Blood Brothers {Ryan}

[stefan]

17th October, 2009

It had been almost two weeks since Stefan had met Ryan and formed an unbreakable bond, a bond which only strengthened when Ryan saved Josephine’s life a few days later. Stefan had told Ryan that he would be forever in his debt for his kind act and he would do everything he could to look out for Ryan and his family. He had meant every word of that. The friendship between the two might be very new, but to Stefan he felt as if he had known Ryan all his life, and in many ways he looked toward Ryan as a brother, he had a closer bond with Ryan then he did with his own brother. Some people might think that strange, but if they knew Damon, they would understand why Stefan chose Ryan as his brother and not his biological one.

There were three reasons why Stefan needed to talk with Ryan on this day, one was to ask Ryan if he could produce him more blood as he had gone through the quantity previously given to him, and the second was to tell Ryan about the arrival of Damon back into his life. This was probably the most important thing he had to tell him and the third and final thing, was something very personal for Stefan, and again would shock outsiders looking in to find him asking a friend this important role over his own brother. Stefan didn’t care, he wanted someone by his side he trusted and he trusted Ryan one hundred percent. Whether Ryan would agree, or whether he had the time was another question, but Stefan had to ask him.

So Stefan had sent a text to Ryan earlier asking him to meet him at the Starbucks cafe on the corner of Brooklyn Boulevard. Stefan was now sitting in the cafe waiting for Ryan to appear. While he was waiting he gave Josephine a quick call to make sure she was fine. He was glad to hear she was safe and he told her he couldn’t wait to be holding her in his arms again. He loved Josephine so much that when they were apart it felt like someone was punching him through the heart. When the door opened for a third time and Stefan looked up he saw Ryan walk in and Stefan immediately stood up and went toward him, giving his shoulder a gentle slap.

“It is good to see you again Ryan. I have many things to discuss with you, so I am very grateful to you for giving me your valued time.” Stefan then led the way to the table he had been sitting at, when Ryan was seated; Stefan smiled and began to speak, “Can I get you anything to drink at all?” Once Ryan replied to his question, he went up to the counter and placed the order and paid, the assistant told him she would bring them over, and so he made his way back over to the table. “Before I begin, how are you Ryan? I hope you and your family are well.”

[rocky5]

Mail filled the tiny little box outside of Ryan's home. There it was building up and up with bills and notifications, advertisements and business deals or information. The single occupant of the household strolled outside tired from the late night he had gotten himself into. Wearing a pair of white sweatpants and a matching wife beater. He had on white fuzzy bunny slippers. Yes they were probably made for females but they were a secrete Santa gift one Christmas party at work and Ryan thought they were so comfortable he couldn't part himself of them. Ryan collected his mail and still half asleep went back to the house. There he threw the large amount of it all on his table and Begin sorting it out. "Junk...junk....bills....junk, bills," He mumbled to himself flipping threw it. Ryan at that moment felt his phone vibrate with a text message. He didn't answer it as he spotted an unusual letter. "whats this?" Ryan questioned as he opened the unusual letter.

"Dear Ryan,
Many know who you are but we know what you are. The passage of time will reveal are true reasons for contacting you. We are not your enemy. Be warned of the creatures that lurk in the shadows. The special people that you seem to get involved with only prevent you from meeting the beings like you. The work you surround yourself with distract you from the truth. Be forewarned, your being targeted. If your caught then we will not be able to contact you by easy means. Take care hero."

Ryan read it out loud. The letter was unsigned and it was very odd. Ryan didn't know what to make of it but the feeling like he was being watched suddenly crept up on him. Ryan poured himself a glass of orange juice as he took in the letter. It was all he could think about for the next half an hour. Someone out there knew that he had powers and knew he was working for his mothers company. Ryan picked up his cell phone to see what the message text-ed to him before reading the letter. He flipped open his phone to view the message. It was from Stefan asking him to meet him at the Star bucks cafe on the corner of Brooklyn Boulevard. Ryan replied telling him he would be there.

Ryan thought of one person as he Begin to wounder if he should pursue the sender of this letter. That person was Stefan. Why was his name of all people popping up in his head? They had made an unbreakable connection that one night they had met. This connection further increased when Ryan helped his love Jo. But to put someone into the middle of his problems was something unlike Ryan. He couldn't even rely on his closest and only friend for this sort of thing. The risk would be to great. Two weeks since the boys had met. It really felt lounger then that. Ryan saw Stefan as a brother. He seemed to take the place of Bex that Ryan felt he couldn't live without. She would always remain the most important person in his life next to his mother but now to let an outsider in his life Ryan felt like it would have been impossible before Stefan.

He never had a connection with Peter and having had Nathan dislike him in the past then Ryan managed to work his way back up for him to trust him. It seemed like Ryan had bad luck with people when they got to close. He couldn't manage to keep a friendship for to long. Ryan hoped that the bond he shared with Stefan would be long lasting unlike the relationships he has had before. As he walked into the dinner he saw Stefan coming to him giving his shoulder a little slap. Ryan laughed and repeated the action back to Stefan. "Hey buddy." He greeted his friend. Stefan told him that he was happy to see him "Same here I needed a brake from work anyway." Ryan replied as Stefan told him that he appreciated his time.

Stefan told Ryan that he had many things to discus with him. Ryan wondered what he had in mind. He would help Stefan out with anything he needed him for. Stefan asked if he wanted anything to drink. Ryan nodded "I'll take a large ice tea please." Ryan replied. Stefan asked Ryan how he was and how his family was doing. Ryan smiled at him slightly. "Well works pouring in since specials were reviled into the public. There are more specials willing to have tests run on them so as a geneticist we have made some breakthroughs. The hotels and casinos are doing great and I have no complaints." Ryan replied to the question. "How are things with you, you wanted to discus something with me?" Ryan asked him.

[stefan]

{ooc - so sorry for the delay, but I know you understand}

Stefan smiled deeply at Ryan when he greeted him back in the same fashion he had greeted Ryan and when he spoke saying ‘hey buddy’ Stefan smiled some more. It was so good to have a friend he could look to as a brother, one he actually respected unlike his real brother. Stefan didn’t exactly hate his brother Damon, he just hated what he allowed himself to become, because he could have been like Stefan. Stefan kept wishing it would happen, maybe that was why he hadn’t taken his brother out yet, but as the years went on Stefan was losing hope of Damon ever finding his human side. Ryan continued to talk saying that he was glad to see Stefan and that he needed a break from work anyway. “Breaks are good for us Ryan, I have to admit that I have been using my own breaks at work to my advantage recently, one thing in particular which is one of the things I would like to talk to you about.”

Ryan asked for a large ice tea when Stefan asked if he could get him anything to drink. Stefan nodded his head slightly, “One ice tea coming up.” He then went and placed the order for the ice tea and a cappuccino for himself. It was true that vampires didn’t need to eat or drink to survive; all they needed was blood, but Stefan being as human as he could be, always kept up the pretence and ate and drank anyway. Once he had paid and the assistant said she would bring them over, he made his way back to the table to be with Ryan again. Before Stefan began to load everything onto Ryan, the first thing he did was to ask how he was and to hope that his family were well. Stefan listened with a warm smile as Ryan told him that work was pouring in since specials were revealed to the world. Stefan had heard about that, Stefan always tried to keep his own abilities to himself, not that he was what they called an Evolved Human, but still, he was different and he didn’t always like it to be known.

“It must be very busy for you then I imagine?” Stefan asked referring to the work pouring in, he then continued to listen as Ryan said the hotels and casinos were doing fine and he had no complaints. “I am glad that everything is well for you Ryan.” Ryan then asked Stefan how things were with him and prompted him on the things he said he wished to discuss with Ryan. He smiled again. “I would like to say everything was wonderful since Josephine agreed to marry me, however my happiness is marred with slight annoyance just now as my brother has come back into my life. And I mean the brother I rather was not my brother. I just had to tell you, he was rather surprised to find me slightly stronger than he remembered, he has no idea why, he actually accused me of feeding off of Josephine, can you believe that he would ask me that?” Stefan was rather disgusted just thinking about the moment Damon asked him that question.

He doubled back on the start of his conversation and with less worry on his face, “So yes I asked Josephine to marry me and she said yes. I know some may say it is very soon, but I know how I feel about her, and it would seem she feels the same way. One of the most important things I had to tell you, or should I say ask of you, I would very much like if you would stand by my side when Josephine and I exchange our vows. I would like for you to be my Best Man Ryan, do you think you could do that for me please?”

[rocky5]

These were two men with simile goals and feelings. There overall good and genuine personalities have allowed them both to be drawn to each other. They have become much more then ordinary friends. These guys have developed a bound that could not be broken. They might be misunderstood by mainstream society but in there harts they were special. To there loved ones who fueled there lives reason to live. They were both gifted with special abilities yet instead of taking the powers for granted and turning into villains tempted by there powers, the two remained as good and virtuous as ever. Ryan Was much more then a human little did he know what he truly was. Stefan was a vampire yet he had put aside his overwhelming hunger for blood and choose not to kill for his love of the human race. Ryan admired such a thing from him. It was like giving up all your favorite foods for slim fast. Something Ryan wouldn't be able to do himself.

Ryan got his message and at first he was thrilled to see that his only friend wanted t talk with him. Ryan had felt sort of lonely without anyone to talk to. His mother and sister had both been busy and he really didn't take to his other brothers Nathan and Peter. Although he did find one person whom he connected with. But it was only a small child by the name of Alex Banks. Ryan had met up with him and the child started talking crazy about the future and his life until now. Though Ryan was completely lost on the subject he had given the kid food and some money to help him on his quest. Ryan hoped to introduce him to Stefan soon as he seemed interested when Ryan told him he knew a vampire. Alex's abilities didn't work on Ryan the way they did on normal people and Alex kept asking Ryan what he was. He said that he wasn't a human. This made Ryan think about that even more.

After Ryan told Stefan that he needed a break Stefan said that he had been using his breaks at work to his advantage lately. Ryan actually wounded what he did for a living as the subject had never came up. "So by the way what might your job be?" He asked him soon after Stefan was finished. Stefan ordered the drinks. Ryan's mouth was dry from the mourning as he had only gotten ready and brushed his teeth. He didn't like to drink anything after brushing his teeth as everything tasted nasty. Ryan didn't drink any alcohol as it thins the blood and weakens Ryan's ability But he normally orders ice tea or soda. His favorite drinks would have to be strawberry milk shakes though. He couldn't get enough of them. Stefan came back to the table and Ryan smiled at him as the man took his seat.

"Thank you, Yeah Everything is going well for me at the moment but you never know what will come up in the future. I've been getting this feeling like I'm being watched lately. I don't know if I am or not but a few things had got me on edge lately. I met this kid who told me what the world is going to be like in the future. He seemed to be able to read everyones emotions however he couldn't read mine. The boy told me that I wasn't human. He said he could just feel warm light emitting from my body. I've been going mad as to what that kid meant by it." Ryan confessed to Stefan. He wasn't going to bring it up but he just had to get it off his chest.

Ryan was surprised as Stefan told him that his brother was back. "The same brother who fed on the blood of humans?" Ryan asked to make sure but he knew it had to be the one. "That cant be good if he tracked you down again. I wounder what he wants with you." Ryan thought outload. But Stefan told Ryan hat his brother was surprised to see him stronger then before. Ryan smirked as he had part to play in that. "So the blood worked you can hold him off on your own now?" Ryan asked Stefan hoping these blood donations would pay off. Stefan then told Ryan his brother had thought he was feeding off of Jo. That was very disturbing to here as Ryan knew that his friend would never do that. "How dear he say that. That idiot has no right to accuse you of feeding off of her. It's just not possible." Ryan's anger fueled his desire to see that man put down.

After that little small conversation about Stefan's brother returning Stefan went back to what he first said about his engagement. Ryan had overlooked it because of the thought of his brother returning. But now Ryan could focus on the good news. He smiled brightly at Stefan and put his hand on his shoulder as he shook him around a bit. "Oh my god I cant believe it congratulations." Ryan was so happy with Stefan and for both him and Jo that he couldn't be more thrilled to be the best man. "Me?" He replied to the question as he was shocked by the choice. Well he was like a brother to Stefan and he to Ryan so the fit would seem to work. Ryan nodded his head yes. "Of course I'll be the best man its an honer." He replied as two men walked into the cafe. They were dressed in all black suits and had sun glasses on. If Ryan were to guess they were company agents however Ryan knew most of the company agents working for his mother whom by the way was now very few as the government took on there own cases now.

[stefan]

{ooc - sorry to take so long Rocky I really am - I am glad that I am over the worst of this infection I had, so maybe things will improve}

After Stefan had told Ryan he had been using his breaks at work to his advantage he realised that it was something neither of them had spoken about before. So naturally Ryan then asked Stefan what it was he did for a living. Stefan’s job would probably surprise anybody who knew what he really was but because Stefan was good at hiding his real nature, being a paramedic wasn’t anything that unusual. His only problem was being faced with the vast amount of blood at some emergency scenes. He usually just had to take in a deep breath and count to ten to stop his face from showing the black veins which always stood out when he inhaled the scent of fresh blood. He smiled at Ryan, “I am a paramedic, I had to do something which would benefit the human race and make good use of my abilities. My blood for instance, it can heal, I usually give as much as I feel necessary to help a severely injured person be, well, less severely injured.” It most certainly wasn’t the average job for a vampire, but Stefan wouldn’t have it any other way, and he wouldn’t have met his love Josephine otherwise. Stefan had then ordered their drinks before making his way to the table where they continued to converse.

Ryan thanked Stefan when he said he was glad things were going well with him. Not that there was any need for Ryan to thank him, but Stefan acknowledged it anyway with a smile and a slight nod of the head. Ryan then began to speak more about not knowing what could come up in the future and having a feeling of being watched. Stefan looked at Ryan seriously getting ready to say something when Ryan continued to talk and Stefan always being the gentleman let Ryan continue. Stefan found it extremely rude to interrupt people. His brother Damon did it often and it annoyed the hell out of Stefan. When Ryan had finally finished, Stefan looked at him seriously again, “Having a feeling of being watched Ryan is not a good thing, and I do not like it. You know that there is nothing I would not do for you to help, right?” He was about to say some more when the waitress came with their drinks. Stefan smiled at her, “Thank you madam.” She gave him a bright smile back and sort of skipped away obviously desperate to flirt with Stefan but not really knowing where to start. Stefan just shook his head slightly; she would not have had a chance even if she had tried he thought to himself.

Stefan then went back to the last part of what Ryan had said about a warm light emitting from his body. There weren’t many things you could associate that with except for one thing Stefan knew of and they belonged in his world, well not his vampire world, but his supernatural world. Angels. He looked at Ryan again, he hadn’t been able to see a glow emitting from Ryan any time they were ever together, but he did know that Ryan had as much compassion for the human race as he had himself and yet he spoke of having a mother and a sister. Angels never usually had family unless they were adopted into a family. Maybe he was part angel? Stefan then apologised, “I am sorry for my silence Ryan I was just thinking about what you said last, the warm light, I know of only one thing I can associate that with and that is an angel. You would not be one of those would you?” If Ryan was indeed an angel it would bring a sort of Romeo and Juliet feel to his and Ryan’s friendship and relationship because Angels and Vampires seldom befriended each other, but then Stefan was no typical vampire. Vampires were known as demons and inside of Stefan was very much a demon, but a demon that Stefan put to sleep a long time ago unlike his brother.

This naturally led Stefan to telling Ryan that his brother was back. Not that he particularly wanted Ryan to put an end to his brother’s life, if anybody was going to do that, it would be Stefan himself, all of Damon’s nasty traits aside, he was still Stefan’s brother and he was adamant that there was some good in him, somewhere. When Ryan asked if he was referring to the brother who fed on humans, Stefan nodded his head slowly. “The very one, I only have the one brother unfortunately.” Although with Stefan looking at Ryan as a brother that technically wasn’t true, Damon wasn’t his only brother. When Ryan continued speaking wondering what Damon wanted with him, Stefan just gave Ryan a weak smile and shook his head, “What he always wants from me Ryan, my girlfriend, or I should say my fiancée? The soon as Damon works out that I am happy he works on a way to stop it.” Stefan had then added that his brother was surprised that he had increased strength since the last time he had encountered him. Stefan couldn’t help but smile at the smirk on Ryan’s face and then he asked Stefan if the blood worked. “I am still not as strong as Damon is, at that point, but I was able to hold him off better than I ever have before.” Stefan explained and then realised he still hadn’t asked Ryan for more blood yet. He had covered everything he wanted to talk about other than that very topic. “I know that with the more I take the stronger I will become, which brings me to ask if you can supply some more for me please?” It was funny in a way that Stefan and Ryan saw each other as brothers and Ryan produced human blood for Stefan without him having to kill to feed, it put a whole new meaning on ‘Blood Brothers’ without them being blood brothers.

Stefan had then told Ryan what Damon had accused him of, feeding from Jo. As if Stefan would ever do that, he could never do that to any human never mind the woman he was irrevocably in love with. Naturally Ryan got defensive which Stefan had sort of expected. “I know that Ryan, but these are the things that he will say to get a rise out of me, he is desperate for me to let the demon inside of me come out but I refuse to do it.” Maybe he and Ryan should try to bring Damon down a peg or two, it would serve him right anyway. Stefan was in an awkward situation where Damon was concerned, because he was his brother he had to love him but he didn’t have to like him and Stefan certainly disliked Damon. There was most definitely a love/hate thing going on between Stefan and Damon and Stefan guessed there always would be until the day someone drove a stake through either of their hearts.

Stefan had then skipped their conversation back to his engagement so he could ask Ryan the very important question of being his best man for the day. He hoped that Ryan would say yes, as he had already asked Emma to be Josephine’s bridesmaid and she had agreed. It would be nice for both of them to have someone important in their lives standing beside them. For Stefan other than Josephine, the most important person in his life was Ryan. Stefan couldn’t help but laugh a little at the bright smile on Ryan’s face and then he was being sort of shaken as Ryan congratulated him. “Thank you Ryan, it means a lot to know that you are happy for me.” Well it would make his next question very easy. Ryan then asked ‘Me?’ in surprise, but really given Stefan’s relationship with his ‘real’ brother it shouldn’t have been that much of a surprise, but soon Ryan was speaking again saying he would of course be best man and it would be an honour. Stefan smiled warmly at him and placed his hand on Ryan’s shoulder. “Thank you so much Ryan, you have no idea what this means to me to have you standing by my side.”

No sooner had Stefan said those words to Ryan two people walked into the cafe who looked as if they might have been some sort of company or government agents, whoever they were Stefan took an instant dislike to them for some reason and yet not wanting to start anything because of his compassion for the human race. However, if they were to hurt Stefan, or try to hurt him or Ryan or anybody who Stefan deemed as precious in his life, human or not, he would defend their honour but usually in a way without harming them. Stefan glanced to them and then turned to Ryan, “Do you know these men at all Ryan?”

{ooc – I wasn’t sure where you were going to go with this, so figured I’d let you start the war so to speak lol}

[rocky5]

"A vampire paramedic, I thought I had hard it all." Ryan Commented on Stefan's job. He would have never expected it. The lust for blood and to have it around you twenty for seven and yet still manage to with hold from giving into his desires. Ryan was impressed at his will power needless to say. "Thats amazing Stefan. Your relay full of surprises. Isn't the blood to much for you though?" A question that needed to be asked. Ryan had full faith in his friend not to give into his cravings but still he was a vampire and they did desire blood above all else. Stefan then explained how he used his abilities on the job and that his healing properties of his blood was a big help in healing fatal wounds. Ryan smiled at the mans reasoning. "Yeah, your powers will come in handy now that I think about it. If it's to help others then I see no reason why you wouldn't do it." Ryan told him. He to used his powers to help people however Ryan didn't help people on the job like Stefan did. Ryan used his job as a personal power shop to gain the abilities needed to protect people off the clock. But evil wont always happen at night and Ryan was glad to know Stefan could be active during the day,


Unfortunately Ryan had this feeling like he was being watched. By whom he didn't know. But he did sense like someone was always in the room with him. It was not a good feeling to have. His buddy Stefan offered to help him and Ryan simply nodded to the question as the waitress came over. Ryan noticed the girls urge to flirt with Stefan but waited until she left to say anything. "Well well well, Looks like someones got a crush on you. Must be that vampire charm I hard so much about." Ryan picked on Stefan. He knew no other girl was in his sights other then Jo But a small joke between men was in order when a girl makes that giggly eyes at there friends.


Stefan looked to be deep at thought about what Ryan had said on the subject of a light emitting off his body. He brought up the subject of having the possibility he was an angel. Stefan then asked if was an angel. Ryan was taken back on the whole thing. "Wait.... what... an angel?" Ryan asked just shocked about this whole ordeal. He couldn't be an angel could he? Ryan knew that there was something different about him even for evolved humans but an angel was to far. It would explain allot but raise even more questions. Ryan thought of his mother and father, He loved both of them very much despite his upbringing. Ryan told himself that was impossible for him to be such a iconic specie. "I don't think I am an Angel, I do have faith in god but I wasn't even aware that Angels existed outside of heaven. You mean to tell me that Angels live among us?" Ryan questioned the idea, Well his abilities sure came into handy and some resembled the angelic properties. "I always saw myself as a monster. A freak who could change his body in grotesque ways, I never saw myself as an angel but....." Ryan paused as he remembered his first time he ever used his abilities.

"Never mind it's to much of a stretch to think I of all people would be an angel." He told Stefan but inside he thought he might actually think he was an angel or could be. Ryan listened to Stefan talk about his brother being back. Ryan asked him what he wanted. Stefan replied saying that he wanted Jo. Or more so then Jo Damon wanted to take away Stefan's happiness. Ryan's eye brows angeled as he was angry at such a thought. "I know you want him to change but I don't think a man like that will ever change. His only happiness seems to be making your life hell. You know I will back you up in anyway and I wont kill him if its your wish but I think he needs to understand that your not alone anymore. He cant treat you like his playmate for his amusement." Ryan told Stefan. He wanted Stefan to agree to end his life but he knew that wouldn't happen. Ryan could never expect Stefan to choose to kill his brother.

Due to the blood Ryan had given Stefan before he was pleased to hear that Stefan could now hold his brother off better then before. Ryan did share his ability to create blood for Stefan and he saw him as more of a brother then a friend. There bond was just that strong the title blood brothers seemed to work for them both. Ryan seemed to find himself that one special person who he could form a close bound with. His sister Rebekah and himself seemed to have grown apart these past few years. Ryan missed her so much and hanging around Stefan reminded him of his sister. Ryan was still to frightened to speak with her after suddenly leaving without a word for a whole year. Since hes been back he had yet to approach her and revile his return to her or his mother for that matter. Ryan wanted to cut all ties with his old life so he wouldn't bring those he loved in danger. He was curtain that Stefan could handle himself but his mother only had the ability to see the future. She probably already knew Ryan's fate but this power could not be used while fighting the villains Ryan seems to draw in. Bex was captured the last time she was involved within Ryan's life. He couldn't let that happen again. Since hes been gone she seems to have found a new love and she seemed happy.

Alls Ryan ever wanted was a normal family. His mother Angela was not your typical mother but she was the closest thing to normal in Ryan's life. Bex was Ryan's only friend while growing up and she was latter adopted into the family. Ryan's father Danial was seen as a villain and an evil man. But Ryan knew he just wanted to heal the world threw tragedy. His mistake was that he couldn't see the potential in humanity without first causing something to unite everyone in fear or sadness. Ryan began to wounder if this was true. Then there was Stefan, The closest thing to a brother Ryan had ever had. This relationship was anything but normal aswel. Ryan just suddenly thought about Stefan and Jo. If they could be with each other then why couldn't Ryan find his one true love and form a family of his own, " You know Stefan I'm truly happy for you and Jo. I cant help but envy you two. You see I always wanted a normal family. A mother and father who loved each other and a wife and kid of my own. Brothers sisters and just a big family filled with love and laughter. I am grateful for are bound because it makes me fell like your my brother I never had." Ryan told Stefan what he had been thinking. He didn't know were this was coming from but perhaps he wanted to look for that special someone of his own after seeing Stefan with Jo. He found hope in there relationship since Ryan and Stefan were so much alike. He found someone so Ryan might be able to also.

"Your welcome" Ryan simply stated when Stefan thanked him for being the best man and letting them use his hotels and casinos, "I can imagine that it will be a fun night. And I'm thankful to be apart of your new family." Ryan told Stefan still thinking of his thoughts about family and love. He was growing soft with his years constantly fighting and being an agent for his mothers company. Stefan also noticed the two men walking in threw the door. He asked Ryan if he knew them at all. Ryan shook his head. "No but I have a feeling I seen them before. They look like company agents. I don't know why they would be here but I don't like this feeling." Ryan replied answering Stefan's question. The men walked up to the table Ryan and Stefan were both at. "Ryan Linderman, We know your classified as an evolved human. The company your mother ran is now under government watch. Your ability is classified as high level please step outside." One of the men ordered Ryan. Ryan looked at Stefan as if to tell him he wanted him to go with him for back up. Ryan got up and followed the men outside. "Were placing you under arrest for failure to notify the government of your ability and your attentions." The agent told him before holding a gun to Ryan's head. "Get in the car." He ordered Ryan. Ryan held his hands up but he quickly spun around and grabbed the gun out of the agents hand. "I don't trust you." Ryan simply stated in a angry tone. He looked at Stefan as the other agent held his out pointed at Stefan, "Are you evolved also?" The agent asked him.

[stefan]

When Stefan told Ryan what his job was he got the reaction from him he had expected. With a vampire’s usual lust and craving for blood it wouldn’t be the perfect job for a vampire. Stefan was different however; not that blood didn’t affect him because it did, when he was around it tiny black veins pop out over his face and the edges of his eyes go red, but thankfully he always manages to avert his face from anybody who may be able to see him. He wanted to do good in the world and with his compassion for humans doing a job where he could help them was the right one for Stefan. “I know it is not the job you would expect for a vampire, but you know me Ryan, I am different. My desire to help humans wins over the lust for blood each time.” Ryan then asked the next obvious question, was the blood not too much for him.

“It does affect me, the edges of my eyes go red and small black veins pop out over my face, but I am good at resisting the urge, my desire to help the human always wins. I do not like what I am Ryan so I try to avoid the demon inside from coming out at every cost.” Stefan had then gone on to explain about the healing properties of his blood and how he was able to help people immediately who had fatal wounds. Stefan just gave Ryan a warm smile and a slight nod of the head in acknowledgement when he commented about his healing blood.

After the waitress had brought their drinks over to them Stefan had thanked her in his usual polite manner and he noticed that she was desperate to flirt with him but changed her mind. Of course Ryan didn’t miss this and made a remark which made Stefan chuckle slightly. “Yes well, only one woman for me Ryan and that is my Josephine and well you know it.” He raised one eyebrow at Ryan but loving the fact he had made a play on it, it was exactly the kind of reaction he would have loved to have gotten from Damon. Ryan was acting like the brother Damon never would be, Ryan was the brother Stefan wished he had.

After this Ryan brought up the topic of a light emitting from his body and Stefan had gone into deep thought thinking about it and then realising he had been quiet for too long had given Ryan the suggestion that he may be an angel as he had only ever heard of light emitting from such a being. Ryan’s reaction was to be expected as he obviously had no idea he could be one of those. When Ryan questioned it Stefan was about to answer him when Ryan continued to talk so Stefan let him finish first before he went to say anything else. When Ryan trailed off seemingly finished Stefan was going to talk, but then Ryan spoke some more saying it was too much of a stretch for he of all people to be an angel. “Yes Ryan, angels do exist and can live among us. They are usually emotionless, but some have been on earth so long they begin to express emotions. Usually they have an aura around them; this would be the light emitting you are speaking of. You are most definitely not a monster; I have spent the best part of my life with one of those.” He was of course referring to his monster of a brother Damon. “And Ryan why would you say it is too much of a stretch for you to be an angel? For everything that I have seen of you and heard of you, you could most definitely be an angel.”

As the conversation went into Damon’s arrival and Ryan had asked what he wanted, Stefan told him he wanted to take away his happiness. Stefan knew this would anger his friend and he wasn’t wrong, he could see it in his face. He also knew that Ryan would kill Damon in a heartbeat if Stefan let him, but Stefan couldn’t allow for that to happen, despite everything, he was still his brother. No, the only person who would ever get to kill Damon would be Stefan himself. Stefan appreciated what Ryan was saying and he gave him a slight nod of the head. “I could not ask you to kill Damon, I could not allow that to happen, his death if it ever happens will be at my hand and nobody else, but I do appreciate what you have just said and maybe you are right. Maybe it is time my so called brother met the man I wish was my brother.”

Stefan had then told Ryan how he was stronger and his brother had questioned it but Stefan had refused to tell Damon. That was when Damon had accused of him of feeding off of Jo. Stefan then asked Ryan if he could produce him more of the blood but Ryan seemed to get lost in some sort of trance, definitely lost in thoughts over something. Well since Ryan had made a joke about the waitress earlier, Stefan couldn’t resist his own little joke coming up, knowing it was moments like this Stefan missed about not having a proper brother in Damon. “Ryan, are you alright? I thought it was only I who was supposed to get hung up on the mention of blood?” Stefan chuckled slightly then before continuing, “I imagine that it is a yes, but you failed to answer my question and I am not one to take things for granted.” Stefan knew that Ryan wanted him to be as strong if not stronger than Damon so he knew that Ryan would give him more blood, he had only got a small quantity of it the last time because Stefan wanted to tame himself to take it in limited amounts. Stefan knew he could take a larger quantity of it this time because he had his set routine of how much to take and when to take it.

Ryan had gone quiet again, obviously being lost in thoughts once more but this time when he spoke he mentioned about being really happy for Stefan and Jo and went on to mention how he couldn’t help but envy the both of them and continued talking about always wanting a family and how Stefan was the brother he never had. Stefan could understand that, because he saw Ryan as the brother he wished he had. Slightly different thing but it meant the same. “Ryan, I hope that you know to me you are already family, I see you as my brother and I always will. And if Josephine and I are ever blessed with a child, and I know it is unheard of that a vampire can procreate but with a human it is sometimes possible, I guarantee that our child will grow up to know you as Uncle Ryan and what is more, as long as I have Josephine’s blessing you shall be our child’s Godfather.” If Stefan thought that he could adopt Ryan as his brother legally he would do it in a heartbeat.

Ryan had then agreed to be Stefan’s best man and naturally Stefan thanked him, he could only give Ryan a warm smile as he said Stefan was welcome and he was thankful to be a part of Stefan’s new family. “You will always be a part of my family.” He had said it only seconds before, but Stefan wanted Ryan to know how much he thought of Ryan as family, ever since he saved Josephine’s life the bond between both the boys was unbreakable and to Stefan it would always be unbreakable, heaven forbid anyone who should try to hurt Ryan, they may see a side to Stefan that no one would ever have seen before, a side that Stefan hoped no one would ever see, but it was a side which was buried deep within him and he knew it would come out if anybody in his family were hurt, human or not human, he may not take a life by feeding on them, but their life may be at risk if any of them hurt Josephine or Ryan.

It was at that point men came into the cafe and Ryan seemed to be a bit wary of them. Stefan asked him if he knew them and Ryan shook his head saying no but he had a feeling he might have seen them before saying they looked like company agents but he didn’t like the feeling he was getting. This made Stefan alert to any danger which may be coming their way. The men then approached the table he and Ryan were at and spoke to Ryan. They were trying to say that Ryan was dangerous, that was ridiculous and Stefan could feel the anger beginning to build within him. They then asked for Ryan to step outside. Stefan saw the look on Ryan’s face asking him to go, but he didn’t need for Ryan to do that as he was already on his feet and out of the door before the men had Ryan outside. “Where are you taking my brother?” Stefan asked not even giving it a second thought that he had just called Ryan his brother; it was just so natural for him to say that. Then he heard one say they were placing Ryan under arrest and then Stefan saw the gun being held to Ryan’s head.

Stefan was about to go to Ryan’s aid but he seemed to take care of it himself by swiping the gun from the agent’s hand. Then the other pointed a gun at Stefan, he couldn’t do anything but laugh a little, a bullet would do no harm, he would just heal from it immediately. He shook his head slowly, “No, I am not evolved, but I am different, and if you do not leave us alone, you will see just how very different I actually am.” Stefan didn’t want to hurt anybody, the compassion he felt for humans was still strong inside of him, but this was his brother they were messing with and Stefan wasn’t going to stand for it. In fact maybe the human blood he had been drinking was fuelling the inner vampire in Stefan more than he thought or would have liked. So when the agent fired the gun and the bullet went into Stefan’s chest and he doubled over in immediate pain, he was just as quick to stand back up from it and flew at the agent with his hand around his neck and pressed him up against the car. Stefan’s face had fully transformed now, the black veins were out in full force, his eyes were onyx and red around the edges, and his fangs had come out. “Do you still want to mess around with my brother and me?” Stefan asked tightening the grip around the agent’s neck as he waited for an answer.

[rocky5]

Stefan told Ryan that he was stronger of course Damon picked up on it as he couldn't defeat his brother so easily anymore. Ryan grew angry as Stefan mentioned that he had accused him of feeding off of Jo. Stefan asked Ryan for some more blood but Ryan was caught up in his own thoughts and dazed off. It seemed as if lack of sleep was getting to him. Ryan needed to find a way to stay awake for lounger periods of time. While his ability allowed him to never sleep eat or drink his mind still told him he had to. This drove Ryan into an even more obsessive research on himself then before. As he always tried to improve himself. Stefan picked up on the absent minded attitude Ryan was putting off. He made a small joke about it being because of the mention of blood. Ryan laughed as he snapped back into reality. "Sorry, about that. I just got lost in my thoughts for a moment. Of course I will give you more blood. Creating blood seems to be second nature for me now as I use that aspect of my ability most often." Ryan finally answered his friends question.

With allot still on his mind of family and the idea's of being alone and with no one to share special life moments with Ryan had gone quite yet again. Stefan must have been annoyed by the way Ryan was acting. He really needed sleep and to have these thoughts of a family of his own and now being asked to be best man. Well it was all so much to take in at once for Ryan. He liked to keep his life simple yet these desires will surly complicate things. Stefan was really nice to Ryan and didn't seem to mind his space out moments earlier. Stefan told him that Ryan was all ready part of there family and if they had a child he would be his god child and call him uncle Ryan. This put a large bright smile on Ryan's face. "Thanks that really means a lot to me. I'm sure you know about the void there is when your family is not really there. Having Damon as your brother and all." Ryan commented to Stefan and connected with him due to the fact that they both didn't really have a perfect family.

As the two men came into the restaurant they first confronted Ryan and then Stefan called Ryan his brother. It was without a thought and it was as if Ryan and Stefan were actually brothers. The man eyed Stefan from head to toe. "Your not the president so that must mean your his other brother Peter." The man spoke with ha-tread in his voice. Ryan never had the chance to get close to his other brothers. Ryan and Peter had a very short conversation once but the two though alike in many ways had nothing in common. Ryan didn't contact Peter after there encounter so they just went there own ways.

They all made there way outside the agents held there guns to the heads of both Ryan and Stefan. Ryan managed to cause one of them to loose his gun however the other one attacked Stefan, shooting him in the chest. Ryan's eyes turned pitch black with a white coloring where natural eye colors occur. Ryan was trying to suppress this feeling but seeing his brother get shot was to much to hold back. Stefan recovered and attacked the man who shot him. Flying to him hands wrung around his neck. As Ryan watched these two fight. The Agent talking with Ryan landed a punch to the jaw. This pounce sent Ryan flying into the side of a brick wall. They obviously were evolved humans. The one Stefan had his hands around sent a bolt of electricity to Stefan to cause him to loose his grip and escape. "Base five this is the first as-traction wave send back up," One of the agents radioed. Ryan made his way stumbling over to Stefan. As he reached him three more agents appeared out of thin air. they looked more like SWAT then anything else and held guns surrounded Ryan and Stefan. "What do you guys want from us? Just let us live in peace."Ryan pleaded with them. The agent Stefan grabbed before raised his hands filled with an electrical ball. "We cant allow are citizens to be able to overpower are government. Your either one of us or classified as a threat to the government and to the human race." The man replied.

[stefan]

When Stefan had pulled the joke to Ryan about his quiet moment after he had asked Ryan for more blood he soon heard Ryan laugh as he seemed to snap back into reality again. Ryan apologised but Stefan just shook his head with a smile. “It is fine Ryan, although I see that you got my humour, maybe I am getting better at the jokes. I always used to fail when attempting humour.” Stefan explained and gave Ryan a smile as he answered Stefan’s question saying he would of course give him more blood. “Thank you Ryan.” Stefan had coped well without human blood up to the point of when he had met Ryan and they had the conversation about it all, but now Stefan wasn’t sure he could cope without getting the human blood and it worried him a little. He hoped that he would never get out of control while being on it; his main worry would be if he ever hurt Jo.

It would seem to Stefan that Ryan had a lot on his mind today as this was another quiet spell from his friend, but it wasn’t bothering Stefan in the slightest. Sometimes even the most talkative friends could have their slight spells of silence and sometimes it was nice, as it allowed you to think about other things, and in Stefan’s case it allowed him to think about Josephine. He wondered how she would react to the surprise wedding he had been planning although he knew how much she loved him, so he didn’t think it would be a bad thing he was doing. Stefan had then told Ryan that he was a part of his family and how if he and Jo were ever blessed with a child that Ryan would be their child’s Godfather. He saw the bright grin on Ryan’s face and Stefan knew he was happy at what he had told him and it made Stefan happy and smile in return. “You are very welcome Ryan and yes I do know. It is very sad when our family are not the family you would like them to be.” However Ryan was now Stefan’s family and he would always protect Ryan no matter what the cost.

When the two men had come into the restaurant and headed toward Ryan, Stefan immediately got defensive asking where they were taking his brother. One of the men then eyed Stefan up and down and soon he addressed him, saying that he wasn’t the president so he had to be his other brother Peter. Stefan didn’t want to go into explanation about who he really was at that point, and said nothing. The men then began to take Ryan outside, but Stefan was one step ahead of them and was already outside waiting on them. As Stefan got shot he side glanced to Ryan and could see the anger in his face. “I am fine Ryan.” He felt he had to say that so Ryan wouldn’t worry about him so much and just keep himself from getting harmed. Stefan had flew at the agent, and it was a side of himself he didn’t like, the monster was being unleashed through the human blood he had been drinking, but it was in defence so it seemed alright to fight back in this instance.

Just then Stefan was hit with a bolt of electricity from the guy’s hand that he had been holding by the neck. This made Stefan step backward slightly and he lost his grip on the guy and of course he made his escape from Stefan. Then one of them began to talk into their radio about getting back up. Stefan knew that didn’t sound good. Ryan came stumbling toward Stefan and the next thing he knew they were surrounded by all these men looking the same as the first two who had come into the cafe before. Ryan then began to speak to them asking what they wanted from them and couldn’t they just let them live in peace. Stefan nodded his head. “You should be spending your time on the ones who deserve to be hunted down. My brother and I mean no harm to the human race. I myself hold much compassion for them, but you are the type of human who really tries my compassion to its fullest extent.” The anger was evident in Stefan’s voice and as the human blood brought the demon within him ever more to the surface he knew he was going to snap at any moment.

It would seem their attempts had gone futile and now the men were saying that they couldn’t allow the citizens to overpower the government. The ball of electricity was thrown in Stefan’s direction, but this time he dodged it as he quickly flitted to the side. “Do you not see that you are causing more harm than anyone right now?” Stefan said in an angry voice, “I do not understand why you seem to want citizens with powers locked up when the government have powers themselves, it seems very unfair to me.” Stefan was trying to keep his cool, because even if they had attacked them, they were still human and Stefan had sworn never to take another human’s life; however that was to say he would never drain them of their blood, nor would he turn a human into a vampire. But this was different; they were attacking him and Ryan.

Stefan couldn’t hold the inner demon in any longer and without any warning Stefan flew for the agent who kept trying to throw the balls of electricity and wrapped his hands around his neck and in one swift quick movement he turned it and snapped it. The agent fell to the ground dead. Stefan’s vampire face was fully formed once more and he made his way toward another agent in the group and did the same move, the agent fell to the ground with his neck snapped also, and as Stefan made his way to the third, it was as if he suddenly realised what he was doing and he stopped and turned to Ryan with a look of horror on his face. “Ryan, what have I done?” However there were still a few more agents there, and suddenly two of them had grabbed Stefan and began to hold him down.

[rocky5]

After Stefan had made the joke to Ryan and asked him for more blood Ryan snapped back into reality laughing at his words. Stefan was pleased that he could be funny and mentioned that he all ways failed at making jokes. Ryan flashed him a bright smile. "I all ways thought you were a bit funny. You have a natural charisma in your voice that makes me understand your jokes and I cant help but laugh." Ryan encouraged his friend. Stefan thanked Ryan for giving him more blood but of course Ryan would do that. He wouldn't want Stefan to have to go back to animal blood or anything. Ryan's blood was keeping him strong. Strong enough to hold his own with Damon. It was easy for Ryan to create the blood that Stefan needed. He wouldn't wast much energy doing so.

Ryan grew silent again. He did truly have allot on his mind today. Mostly about family and ideas of his future. It was like he had suddenly realized that nothing he was doing is worth anything unless he had someone to share his life with. Ryan was scared he would loose his blood brother to the idea of married life. He would be left behind as Stefan and Jo started a family and spent more and more time together. Ryan wanted that for himself now as he realized he was getting older and had never had a successful girlfriend in his childhood up to now. In his life there was just no room for a relationship. When Stefan told Ryan he would be there child's godfather Ryan was so happy because that guarantied him a spot in there lives still. He wouldn't be forgotten. "If I ever have a son of my own then I hope you will be my child's god father also. I value are friendship so much and this new family life can only make us stronger as blood brothers." Ryan replied to Stefan using the term blood brothers more naturally. It was something that they both thought of themselves as. Brothers whom may not be blood related but now share the same blood do to the powers they were dealt.

Ryan nodded his head to Stefan's words. It was very sad when there families were not the family they would like them to be. "Yeah but threw are bonds and are relationships we can form and create that family we always wanted. You and Jo are the perfect match for each other and I think are futures are looking good at least for now anyway." Ryan told Stefan with a wink. Ryan would always protect Stefan aswel as Jo even if he didn't really get to know her that well yet. But she was apart of Stefan's life and anyone important to him was important to Ryan as well.

After the events played out with the agents coming in and leading Ryan and Stefan following outside. The fight broke out between the four and back up was called in. Ryan wanted nothing to do with these guys and wasn't really prepared for a fight. He just wanted to relax in peace for a day. Was that to much to ask? Was his life all ways going to be like this? Never catching a happy moment because he was different? Stefan was dragged into this mess and as things played out, one thing led to another and Stefan attacked the man who shot him. Ryan knew this was a bad sign. Stefan couldn't get worked up now as he was still taking in the blood Ryan just gave him. "Stefan don't loose your cool. These guys aren't worth it." Ryan tried to calm him down but before he knew it Stefan was beginning to get angry at these guys.


The human blood brought the demon within Stefan ever more to the surface he knew he was going to snap at any moment. Ryan also had this feeling inside of him. Like he would loose control of the monster within himself as he seen his best friend get hurt from a gun shot and a electric blast. A few more attacks on his brother and Ryan wont be able to hold himself back anymore as he loved him and couldn't bear to see loved ones hurt. "This is your final warning leave us alone or I cant promise everyone will make it out of here in one piece. We don't want to hurt anyone so lets just do this calm and walk away." Ryan tried to bargain with them however more agents came and they attacked Ryan and Stefan without thought.

Stefan grew so angry that he launched himself like a mad man and killed not one agent but two. Ryan could only stand in shock as Stefan made his way to the other one and snapped his neck as easily as the first. Stefan's face fully transformed into his vampire state. Ryan couldn't answer him as he remained frozen in disbelief. Stefan just killed two people. He never thought he would have ever did that as much as Stefan talked about the value of human life. As reality set in another agent called out in fright. "Vam...vampire!" He pointed and ran way. The other agents remained standing there guard and readying there guns. "Coward." One of them uttered at his departure. Two agents held Stefan down. No doubt they wantred to restrain him. Ryan extended both arms and grabbed each of them by there heads slamming there faces to the pavement. Knocking out a few teeth and causing them pain wasnt as bad as killing them. Ryan took Stefan by the hand and extended his angelic wings. Ryan with one swoop hit a few agents down knocking there guns out of there hands. He then lifted Stefan into the air and carried him to a roof. He needed to take him out of that situation.

"Stefan.....Stefan... You... your." The words couldn't come out as his voice was harsh by the guilt he felt. "I did this to you. I shouldn't have gave you all of that blood. I forgot how it effects the vampire race. It's like I'm giving you drugs at a high level dosage making you stronger but at the same time causing you to loose control over yourself little by little. I'm so sorry It's all my fault." Ryan felt so guilty for he thought that the blood caused Stefan to act this way and Stefan normally wouldn't if it weren't for him being on the bloods influence. Ryan bent over holding his read as he walked to the center of the roof and knelled down sick from what just happened. His angelic wings folded around his back hiding him from sight naturally until Ryan retracted them. Ryan collected himself shortly after, "Whats done is done, They attacked us and you acted in self defense. We couldn't escape if you hadn't did what you did. Stefan It's going to be ok. It's all going to be ok. I'm so sorry I did this to you, I have been feeding the monster inside of you all this time without realizing it." Ryan tried to make Stefan feel a little better but in this situation there was nothing that could be said. Ryan was to over come with shock and guilt as he felt he was the cause of his transformation.

[stefan]

Stefan had to give Ryan a bigger smile when he said he always thought he was funny adding that he had a natural charisma to his voice which made Ryan understand his jokes and he can’t help but laugh. It felt good hearing Ryan say that, maybe the time he had spent among humans instead of his own kind was helping Stefan more then he realised. With a slight nod of the head and a warm smile he acknowledged what Ryan said, “Well thank you Ryan, I am glad that I make you laugh. Maybe I am more human than vampire now?” It sounded ridiculous to Stefan to say that, but being around the human race for as long as he had with the compassion he held for them and with the ring which allowed him to get out and about during the day, it all helped to make Stefan feel human and sometimes he forgot what he really was.

Ryan and Stefan’s conversation got somewhat a little deep as they spoke of family life, and Stefan felt his heart for all that it was dead go out to Ryan and told him that he would always be a part of Stefan’s family, whether they were blood related or not. He had then gone on to tell Ryan that if he and Jo were ever blessed with a child that Ryan would be their godfather. Stefan could tell that it pleased Ryan to hear that, and then Ryan basically said the same thing to Stefan if he were ever to have a child. Stefan gave Ryan a nod of his head, “I would be honoured if it was ever the case Ryan, and I agree with you about becoming stronger as blood brothers. I just know that my love for you as a friend and brother is far more than it ever was and will be to my real brother. It is true when they say you cannot choose your family but you can choose your friends. I like to think that I can choose my family and I think I have already done that.” Stefan was of course referring to Jo and Ryan, they were who Stefan classed as family, and in a way he classed Emma as family too, because she was Jo’s friend, and anybody important to Jo naturally became important to Stefan. Just like anybody important in Ryan’s life would be important to Stefan also.

From what Stefan said about choosing his family Ryan only seemed to confirm that by adding to it, saying that through their bonds and relationship they could form and create the family they always wanted. Stefan again nodded his head in acknowledgement, “That is exactly what I was trying to say Ryan; you have just put it into better words.” He gave Ryan a warm smile then. Stefan caught that wink when Ryan said their futures looked good for now, somehow Stefan had a feeling Ryan was referring to Stefan having Jo in his life. Well he couldn’t argue with that one, he was going to marry his love soon enough and Stefan knew he wouldn’t look back. He had a wonderful woman in his life who would soon be his wife and he had the brother he always wanted but sadly never got, Ryan.

After the men had come in and taken Ryan outside and Stefan followed, he was soon shot by one of the agents which led to Stefan attacking the agent. The human blood which Stefan had been drinking had fuelled the inner vampire, and he had this feeling that he might not be able to control it. However, he and Ryan were being threatened, was he just supposed to let them away with it, human or not? He heard Ryan’s voice telling him to calm down and Stefan turned to him, at this point the black veins had started to come out, and Stefan breathed in deeply and nodded at Ryan, and he could feel the veins disappearing. “You are right Ryan, I am sorry.” Stefan replied and listened as Ryan tried once more to get the agents to back off. Stefan turned to the agents, “I believe you should do as the man says.” Stefan’s voice was strong but calm.

Ryan’s words fell on deaf ears however and soon he and Ryan were under attack again and Stefan finally lost all self control as he flew at the agents and snapped the neck of the two of them and was about to do the same thing to a third when realisation of what Stefan had done sunk in and he stopped dead in his tracks turning to Ryan and asking him what he had done. Stefan was then held down by a couple of the agents. Stefan felt so guilty, he had promised never to take another human’s life, but at the back of his mind he had to keep thinking that he and Ryan were under attack, but he knew if it hadn’t been for the human blood, he probably would have used his mind control on them instead, for all that it would have been weak without human blood, it would have worked long enough to allow him and Ryan out of their current situation. Instead Stefan had just made it a lot worse for them.

When he heard one of the agents stutter the word vampire, Stefan ran his hand through his hair and complete guilt and sadness washed over him, this should never have happened. He liked being stronger, he needed to be stronger to keep on top of Damon, but what he had done was wrong, and Stefan could feel tears stinging at his eyes. He had just ended the lives of two humans. He would have to learn to control himself now he was on human blood; he was going to have to start drinking less of it. The next thing to happen, happened in a blur even for Stefan, as Ryan seemed to take control of the situation and before he knew it Ryan had them both up on a roof and then he began to speak to Stefan, obviously full of guilt and blaming himself for what Stefan had done.

Stefan felt himself slumping down onto his knees as Ryan continued to talk, blaming himself for what Stefan had done. He wanted to tell him that it was alright, that it wasn’t his fault, but no words were coming out right then. He was so upset at what he had done. Stefan finally looked up and saw that Ryan was also on his knees but further away from him. Stefan stood up and quickly made his way toward Ryan and placed a hand on his shoulder gently. “I do not blame you Ryan. I should have been monitoring the amount of human blood I have been drinking. I will have to learn self control all over again. I do not blame you; this is not your fault.” He then bent down to Ryan’s level and for all that they were men, Stefan put his arm around Ryan, as if to comfort him and confirm that he didn’t blame Ryan for what had happened.

Soon enough Ryan began to speak again saying that they were attacked and what Stefan had done was in self defence. Well really Ryan was only speaking the truth, they were attacked and Stefan was defending the both of them. “Well that is exactly what happened. We were attacked, we defended ourselves. There is nothing wrong with that. But I could have used mental manipulation on them, but in the heat of the moment the wrong side of me took over. I did not let it happen for long as you know. I do not blame you Ryan, so please, for me, do not blame yourself.”

[rocky5]

Ryan lowered his eyebrows at Stefan as he made a joke that he was more human now due to finding out he was funnier then he thought he was. Ryan had to step in and say something. "Stefan when I first saw you and spoke with you, you seemed like the nicest human I have ever met." Ryan complimented Stefan. "We humans aren't as cracked up as they say we are. I've seen things, been put threw things that will make the vampires look like normal life." Ryan told Stefan. Threw all there conversations Ryan never once opened up to him about his past with his father torturing him and beating him into revealing his powers. Something that Ryan had only told Rebekah. It wasn't like Ryan didn't want to tell Stefan it was just that Ryan didn't like talking about himself and the time never came up to tell his blood brother.

Whether they were blood related or not Ryan and Stefan would always treat each other as family as brothers who looked out for each other and there loved ones. It was because of this bond that Ryan felt he had a true friend in this world. Most people didn't get Ryan as he led a duel life. On one end he was the son of a mob boss who prevailed his bad habits and made a name in fame for himself running two casinos and becoming a geneticist at such a young age. Launching a musical career and then to top it off became an icon celebrity for charity work. On the other side his mother ran the company for specials. He was her star agent and a force to be reckoned with. Upon saving the world or just living as a normal human Ryan needed someone to treat him like one. Stefan spoke to Ryan like he was a human. Yes he had an ability but he still wanted to be treated normal.

It seemed Stefan agreed that he would also be the god child of Ryan's child if he had ever had one. Stefan went on to say that you cannot choose your family but you can choose your friends but Stefan liked to think he could choose his own family as well "I once heard a quote that I hold the meaning deeply within my hart today." Ryan told Stefan as he began to bring it up to memory. “Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there's always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires” Ryan told him looking deeply in his eyes. "You and me must face in the same direction opposite to are families bouquet." Ryan came up with that last part on his own however he felt in his hart that he was right. Ryan always enjoyed reading poems and such as it calmed him down and put him to sleep on tough days when he couldn't get his mind off of something. So with a drop of a hat he could recite these quotes and poems to aid in a situation like this one.

After Ryan described that he thought they could form families of there own threw bonds they made with each other Stefan replied that he was trying to say that but Ryan had put it in better words. Ryan let out a little laugh as he thought it was kinda funny. Ryan was referring to Jo when he told Stefan that he had a feeling there lives would be better from now on. But there lives seemed to get complicated as the whole events played out with the government agents. Ryan and Stefan both tried to talk there way out of this situation. They tried to solve this matter without fighting but forced to fight and defend themselves it was only animal instinct to attack while being attacked. Stefan had lost control of himself and Ryan had felt like it was his fault. Why couldn't the world just be at peace? The government always pokes there heads in places that should be left alone.

Ryan in a motion of actions such as growing his wings and grabbing Stefan flew up onto the roof. Feeling like they were getting out of hand. Stefan was loosing control and Ryan couldn't restrain him while protecting himself and Stefan from the agents. He more so feared for the safety of the agents. More attacks from them would only fuel the fire and the monster within Ryan. Seeing his friend loose control reminded Ryan that he could to snap at any moment. It just so happened that Stefan was the first to be effected. No doubt due to the blood Ryan had created for him. Feeling like it was all his fault for this very reason.

Hart broken brothers kneel on the roof top. Pained by the feeling of guilt and hardship. Fear for what they might do next and trying desperately to keep there monsters at bay. Frankenstein and the blood sucker. Was that how the government saw them? Were they right? This feeling of mutual depression and sadness made the Blood brother's bond that much stronger. Having felt happiness and sadness all in the past few hours. This was an emotional rollercoster ride. The words echoed in his ear as Stefan placed a hand on his shoulder. Feeling like he had support for the first time since the pain in his hart formed. This is not your fault, I don't blame you, I will learn self control all over again. Stefan's words instilling a bit of light inside Ryan. Like the storm was over and it was time to fix the damage.

Ryan spoke telling Stefan that they fought out of self defense. Stefan agreed to the statement. This was not there fault and they should not feel like it was. The government messed with the wrong guys and it was just that. When provoked they had to have fought back or they would have been captured or worse dead. It wasn't like they wanted to attack the agents or kill them. It was just that they had to fight to survive and in a turn of events they had no choice but to go all out. There was just to many agents not to do what ever they had to. As the angel and the vampire kneel in the dark night it begins to rain. Ryan looks at his brother, "I don't blame myself anymore. I don't blame you, I blame the government officials that sent them after us like dogs. I will get to the bottom of this and they will pay for it. Someone will pay for this." Ryan said in a cold tone. The agents reached the roof top they were on. One of them shot at them with a blast of fire. It missed as he was shaking of fright and a bit jumpy. "Don't you guys get it? Leave us alone!" Ryan shouted at the man. More agents reached the roof top. "Will this madness never end?" Ryan asked thinking it so deeply.

[stefan]

Stefan felt truly honoured at Ryan’s words when he told him he thought he was the nicest human he had ever met and spoken to when they had first met. Stefan did like to think he had been around humans long enough to come over as one, but he always knew of the beast which lay deep within him, so to hear another human say something like that to Stefan, it really had an impact. “Thank you Ryan, that means a lot to me to hear you say that.” Ryan then went on to say humans weren’t all they were cracked up to be and he had been through things and seen things that would make vampires look like normal life. “May I ask what it is you refer to Ryan, although if you do not wish to speak of it, I shall understand.” Stefan said with a warm smile. Stefan wanted to be there for his friend as much as possible, but he knew that there were some things you just couldn’t speak about and it that was the case then Stefan would have to respect that.

After Stefan had commented about liking the idea that he could choose his family Ryan said he knew of this quote which he held dear to his heart, and then he told Stefan the quote in question adding that they had to face in the opposite direction to their families. Stefan put his hand up to his chin rubbing it slightly with his thumb and forefinger taking in what Ryan had just said and then he moved his hand and began to nod his head. “Yes, I can understand that, and I think that you are very right, sad as it is to actually admit it. I would so like to have a proper sibling bond with my brother, but I do not think it will ever happen, no matter what I try to do.” Stefan’s voice held a tinge of sadness to it, but what do you expect? Two brothers who were born over a century ago and lived in this world for all those years couldn’t hardly bare to face each other. It was sad. However, Stefan had Ryan and for that he was very grateful.

The day had been filled with many emotions since Stefan had began to speak to Ryan earlier, from happy to sad to emotional to anger and then to remorse after they were attacked by the agents, and now both he and Ryan were on the roof of a building after Ryan had flown them both up out of the firing range. Ryan was on his knees a little away from Stefan feeling sorry for giving Stefan the human blood which had fuelled his anger, and Stefan was on his knees feeling remorse for the lives he had taken when he knew he could have used mental manipulation on them. Stefan hated to think that Ryan was blaming himself over it, and so he had made his way to Ryan and put a hand on his shoulder and told him that he was not to blame himself for the events which had happened. It would seem that Ryan was possibly not hearing what Stefan was saying as he didn’t seem to react, or maybe he was just taking in what Stefan had been saying. He was about to say once more that he didn’t blame Ryan when Ryan finally turned to look at Stefan and spoke saying he didn’t blame himself anymore and he didn’t blame Stefan he blamed the Government Officials who had sent the agents after them.

Stefan nodded his head, “I would say that is a fair conclusion to come to.” He replied agreeing with Ryan whole heartedly. Yes, maybe Stefan’s anger had got the better of him and possibly due to the human blood he had been drinking, but at the end of the day, Stefan was a vampire, and the possibility was still high that Stefan may have killed those men with or without the human blood because he was just so angry and they had brought out the demon in him. When Ryan went on to say that he would get to the bottom of it and someone would pay, Stefan reached his hand out and placed it on Ryan’s arm and squeezed it gently. “I know that I cannot stop you from doing that, if that is what you desire for what they did to us today, but I will not have you do it alone.” Stefan knew that it could get him in trouble, but unless he was decapitated he would not be killed, so he was willing to help Ryan in the fight if necessary.

Not long after this the agents were on the roof coming after them both again and one shot at them with a blast of fire but because the agent was shaky his target wasn’t right and it missed both Stefan and Ryan. Stefan quickly stood to his feet as Ryan shouted at the agents to just leave them alone. However more agents arrived and when Ryan asked if the madness would never end, Stefan put his hand on Ryan’s shoulder once more. He then walked toward the one who had blasted the fire at them and looked into his eyes, keeping the gaze. “You and your friends will leave us alone now. You will go back to your boss and you will tell them you found nothing bad with me and Ryan and that we are not to be attacked again. You will then tell your friends that you have the wrong men. Do you understand?” Stefan said in a clear and firm voice keeping the gaze and not breaking once. Before, Stefan’s mind control wouldn’t be as effective, but with being on human blood now, his mind control would be as strong as Damon’s.