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lyricaltitlesTitle: 'Scarlet Billows Start to Spread'
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Fandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Implied vampiric violence; implied death
Notes: '50s Song
Artist: Bobby Darin
Album: That's All
Song: 'Mack the Knife' [1959]
Summary: But better to be sure that he won't be interrupted by any inconvenient would-be witnesses.
He never grows tired of that bright, crimson gleam, beneath the fitful flickerings of worn-out street lamps.
Another victim is dying in his arms. Ensnared by his lure, she allowed herself to be led away. Into a back alley, with little light, and no likelihood of rescue.
Now, his fangs are deeply embedded in her throat. One arm is locked around her waist, the grip too strong to break. With his other hand, he covers her mouth. Not that she's in any state to scream, being hypnotized by his will, and with her life's blood draining away. But better to be sure that he won't be interrupted by any inconvenient would-be witnesses.
For one victim per night is quite enough. More than that would just be sloppy.
Title: '夜霧のガウンに包まれて (Wrapped in the Gown of the Night Fog)'
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Fandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG
Warnings: Implied potential vampiric violence
Notes: Song with a color in the title
Artist: Jackey Yoshikawa and His Blue Comets
Album: Blue Chateau
Song: 'Blue Chateau'
Summary: The element of surprise is always a handy one.
Foggier nights, in her experience, are the best ones for hunting.
Humans are so limited; the hindered visibility created by a thick fog renders them almost helpless from attack. They can only see, sometimes, for a few feet in any direction. Even the brightest lights sometimes have a difficult time piercing through and aiding them.
Between that decreased visibility, and her own soft footfalls, they seldom suspect that a vampire is sneaking up behind them. Waiting for her opportunity to strike.
The element of surprise is always a handy one. It makes the entire hunt so much simpler to carry off.
Title: 'Chained to Forever'
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Fandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG
Warnings: Mildly disturbing concepts
Notes: Line from the chorus. Crossposted toficlet_zone.
Artist: Miyavi
Album: Lost in Love, Found in Pain
Song: 'Tragedy of Us'
Summary: He pauses directly behind her.
"You're a fool, to keep coming here like this," the vampire growls in warning. "You're asking for trouble, to keep visiting me."
He circles the mortal slowly, relishing the brief glint of fear he sees in her eyes before he passes behind her.
"I can't help myself," she murmurs, not moving to keep him in sight. "If you'd just agree to make me what you are, then I'd stop coming around."
He pauses directly behind her. Steps up too close, until her back is almost against his chest.
"Don't twist my existence into something desirable," he whispers, his breath tickling the back of her neck. He grins bitterly at her shiver. "Bound to forever like this. This is a curse, this immortality. Yet you're harboring a naïve, moronic obsession."
"If I were naïve," the human responds quietly, trying to keep the tremor out of her voice, "then would I be here?"
"Your presence is proof of your naiveté," he mutters.
One hand shoots out, arcing around her neck, to grip her by the throat. He squeezes lightly, cutting off her startled scream before she can think to form it. Pulling her close, he lets his mouth drift to the side of her throat that he isn't grasping. He feels her stiffen against him, terror keeping her nonresistant.
"One of these nights," he hisses, "I'll drain you dry. Unless you stop coming to me this way. Don't tempt me to make tonight that night."
Title: 'See, I've Come to Burn Your Kingdom Down'
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Fandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG
Warnings: Implied intent of mass destruction
Notes: Angry Song
Artist: Florence + The Machine
Album: Ceremonials
Song: 'Seven Devils'
Summary: Sensing their hesitation, and the fear that inspires it, he speaks again.
He descends from the sky on swiftly beating wings. Armed to the teeth, he touches down, staring down anyone who dares to approach too closely.
"Tell your leaders," he growls, his eyes glowing with the fierce intensity of retribution. "Tell them all. Their days are numbered. Their time is coming."
None have the nerve to question him. None are willing to speak, and risk triggering the onset of his wrath. Sensing their hesitation, and the fear that inspires it, he speaks again.
"I am the vanguard," he continues. "The sentinel. The messenger. Listen closely, and remember. When my fellows come, no one will be spared. No nation, no kingdom, will escape."
His gleaming eyes take in every face. Lifting one of his weapons, he raises it high, as though to give a signal. In apparent response, the sky goes dark, the sun blotted out by what those around him can only conclude are others of his kind.
"Every one of you will burn beneath our fury," he whispers.
Title: 'Another Sleepless Night I Can't Explain'
Author:but_can_i_be_trusted
Fandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Notes: Lyric with "sleep" or "wake"
Artist: Richard Marx
Album: Richard Marx
Song: 'Should've Known Better'
Summary: "What's the matter? Spill it."
"What's the matter with you? You've been yawning all day!"
"I can't help it. I didn't get much sleep, last night."
"Oh, really? Why were you so sleepless?"
"Well, uh..."
"What's the matter? Spill it."
"Well, it's gonna be a little difficult for me to explain to you. In fact, it's almost embarrassing to admit to it. Because it's so mundane, so silly."
"Okay. Tell me, anyway. I won't laugh, if that's what you're worrying about."
"That's not what I'm worried about. I'm worried that you'll think I'm a dope. But, okay. I was up all night, trying to decide what to be for Halloween, this year."
"That's all?! No wonder you were embarrassed. I mean, that's just silly. You've still got a few weeks to decide!"
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedFandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Implied vampiric violence; implied death
Notes: '50s Song
Artist: Bobby Darin
Album: That's All
Song: 'Mack the Knife' [1959]
Summary: But better to be sure that he won't be interrupted by any inconvenient would-be witnesses.
He never grows tired of that bright, crimson gleam, beneath the fitful flickerings of worn-out street lamps.
Another victim is dying in his arms. Ensnared by his lure, she allowed herself to be led away. Into a back alley, with little light, and no likelihood of rescue.
Now, his fangs are deeply embedded in her throat. One arm is locked around her waist, the grip too strong to break. With his other hand, he covers her mouth. Not that she's in any state to scream, being hypnotized by his will, and with her life's blood draining away. But better to be sure that he won't be interrupted by any inconvenient would-be witnesses.
For one victim per night is quite enough. More than that would just be sloppy.
Title: '夜霧のガウンに包まれて (Wrapped in the Gown of the Night Fog)'
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedFandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG
Warnings: Implied potential vampiric violence
Notes: Song with a color in the title
Artist: Jackey Yoshikawa and His Blue Comets
Album: Blue Chateau
Song: 'Blue Chateau'
Summary: The element of surprise is always a handy one.
Foggier nights, in her experience, are the best ones for hunting.
Humans are so limited; the hindered visibility created by a thick fog renders them almost helpless from attack. They can only see, sometimes, for a few feet in any direction. Even the brightest lights sometimes have a difficult time piercing through and aiding them.
Between that decreased visibility, and her own soft footfalls, they seldom suspect that a vampire is sneaking up behind them. Waiting for her opportunity to strike.
The element of surprise is always a handy one. It makes the entire hunt so much simpler to carry off.
Title: 'Chained to Forever'
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedFandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG
Warnings: Mildly disturbing concepts
Notes: Line from the chorus. Crossposted to
ficlet_zone.Artist: Miyavi
Album: Lost in Love, Found in Pain
Song: 'Tragedy of Us'
Summary: He pauses directly behind her.
"You're a fool, to keep coming here like this," the vampire growls in warning. "You're asking for trouble, to keep visiting me."
He circles the mortal slowly, relishing the brief glint of fear he sees in her eyes before he passes behind her.
"I can't help myself," she murmurs, not moving to keep him in sight. "If you'd just agree to make me what you are, then I'd stop coming around."
He pauses directly behind her. Steps up too close, until her back is almost against his chest.
"Don't twist my existence into something desirable," he whispers, his breath tickling the back of her neck. He grins bitterly at her shiver. "Bound to forever like this. This is a curse, this immortality. Yet you're harboring a naïve, moronic obsession."
"If I were naïve," the human responds quietly, trying to keep the tremor out of her voice, "then would I be here?"
"Your presence is proof of your naiveté," he mutters.
One hand shoots out, arcing around her neck, to grip her by the throat. He squeezes lightly, cutting off her startled scream before she can think to form it. Pulling her close, he lets his mouth drift to the side of her throat that he isn't grasping. He feels her stiffen against him, terror keeping her nonresistant.
"One of these nights," he hisses, "I'll drain you dry. Unless you stop coming to me this way. Don't tempt me to make tonight that night."
Title: 'See, I've Come to Burn Your Kingdom Down'
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedFandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: PG
Warnings: Implied intent of mass destruction
Notes: Angry Song
Artist: Florence + The Machine
Album: Ceremonials
Song: 'Seven Devils'
Summary: Sensing their hesitation, and the fear that inspires it, he speaks again.
He descends from the sky on swiftly beating wings. Armed to the teeth, he touches down, staring down anyone who dares to approach too closely.
"Tell your leaders," he growls, his eyes glowing with the fierce intensity of retribution. "Tell them all. Their days are numbered. Their time is coming."
None have the nerve to question him. None are willing to speak, and risk triggering the onset of his wrath. Sensing their hesitation, and the fear that inspires it, he speaks again.
"I am the vanguard," he continues. "The sentinel. The messenger. Listen closely, and remember. When my fellows come, no one will be spared. No nation, no kingdom, will escape."
His gleaming eyes take in every face. Lifting one of his weapons, he raises it high, as though to give a signal. In apparent response, the sky goes dark, the sun blotted out by what those around him can only conclude are others of his kind.
"Every one of you will burn beneath our fury," he whispers.
Title: 'Another Sleepless Night I Can't Explain'
Author:
but_can_i_be_trustedFandom: Original Fiction
Characters: Original
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Notes: Lyric with "sleep" or "wake"
Artist: Richard Marx
Album: Richard Marx
Song: 'Should've Known Better'
Summary: "What's the matter? Spill it."
"What's the matter with you? You've been yawning all day!"
"I can't help it. I didn't get much sleep, last night."
"Oh, really? Why were you so sleepless?"
"Well, uh..."
"What's the matter? Spill it."
"Well, it's gonna be a little difficult for me to explain to you. In fact, it's almost embarrassing to admit to it. Because it's so mundane, so silly."
"Okay. Tell me, anyway. I won't laugh, if that's what you're worrying about."
"That's not what I'm worried about. I'm worried that you'll think I'm a dope. But, okay. I was up all night, trying to decide what to be for Halloween, this year."
"That's all?! No wonder you were embarrassed. I mean, that's just silly. You've still got a few weeks to decide!"