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fembuckTitle: Use Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me
Author: Janine
Fandom: True Blood
Pairing: Daphne/Maryann
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: angst, death, blood
Disclaimer: I don’t own them.
Notes: Spoiler for episode, 2x07 “Release Me”.
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Wetness touched her lips and they parted allowing the liquid to spill forth. It was thick and tasted of cooper, and as she felt it begin to trickle down her chin, tiny drops raining down over her breasts, Daphne realized that it was blood.
Her eyes widened at the understanding, the knowledge somehow making the pain in her gut real in a way it hadn’t been when Eggs had pressed the sharp tip of Maryann’s ceremonial knife into her stomach.
She had been stabbed. She was bleeding from the mouth. She was dying.
She was dying.
Daphne turned devastated, questioning eyes that were shimmering with wetness to Maryann. Crimson fluid filled her mouth making it impossible for Daphne to speak, but her eyes communicated what her mouth no longer could. Shining with tears, Daphne’s eyes asked, “Why?”
‘Why’, Daphne wondered, ‘why?’ She loved Maryann. She had given her life, her body, her heart, and her soul to Maryann. She adored her. She worshipped her. She ached to simply be in the goddess’s presence. There was nothing that Maryann could have asked of her that she wouldn’t have willingly done.
Maryann smiled at Daphne confusion and despite the pain in her stomach, the chill washing over her, and the lightness in her head, Daphne felt a stirring inside of her at the sight.
Maryann was beautiful.
Maryann was radiant.
Maryann was perfect.
‘Maryann’, Daphne thought with passionate ecstasy, ‘Maryann’.
Goddess, she loved her. Oh, how she loved her.
The world began to dim and Daphne’s eyelids drooped. Her life was spilling out of her, seeping from her, dampening the wood of the dock beneath her bare feet. She was tired, so very tired, but with what little strength she had left she lifted her hand and stretched it towards Maryann.
She was dying, and it was Maryann’s will, but she still needed her. She still wanted her.
Blood red lips straightened into a thin line and Maryann’s head cocked slightly to the side as her eyes dropped to take in Daphne’s outstretched hand. A moment later, Maryann’s lips parted and she breathed in deeply, a delicate hand floating up to chest and pressing against her heart, touched by Daphne’s deep desire for her.
Maryann took a step forward, and the tears that had been building in Daphne’s eyes tumbled forth, wetting her cheeks. Maryann took another step forward and Daphne swayed towards her, fingers stretching, twitching with effort as she strained to be closer to her goddess.
Maryann’s fingers brushed lightly against Daphne’s and then they were wrapped tightly around the shifter’s cool, shaking hand, holding her securely but tenderly.
Daphne’s eyes closed and she sucked in a deep breath, barely aware of the flare of pain in her stomach as the warmth from Maryann’s hand began to flood through her. She breathed in again, struggling to stay conscious.
The inhalation of air brought with it the scent of earth, and trees, and sex. All around her was Maryann’s scent, and a deep feeling of peace settled over Daphne.
Strong arms wrapped around Daphne, and the shifter found herself being drawn into Maryann’s body. She gasped as she was pulled towards the goddess, and began to choke on her own blood as her eyes watered with pain. The press of Maryann’s body was sending the knife deeper inside of her, and for a moment Daphne was aware of nothing but the agony in her gut.
“Such a good servant,” Maryann whispered softly, drawing her cheek along Daphne’s affectionately. “I do so wish I could have kept you,” the goddess continued, pressing her perfectly painted lips to Daphne’s cheek as she drew her hand lovingly down Daphne’s side.
Fingers pressed against the slick, bloody flesh at the edge of the knife’s blade and Daphne gargled in pain, clutching at Maryann desperately. Tears began to flow from her eyes again, and she looked up into Maryann’s eyes, silently pleading with her to make the pain stop.
Maryann began to vibrate very slightly and a few moments later Daphne sighed with relief as the pain burning through her began a dull throb and then disappeared altogether. Her mouth still tasted of metal, and she could feel the sharp, hard blade of the knife still buried within her, but it no longer hurt.
Maryann had taken away the pain.
“You have always pleased me,” Maryann began, holding Daphne’s eyes. “You have always had my love, and always will,” she continued, gently stroking the shifter’s cheek. “I will never forget you,” she whispered, dark eyes shimmering as if with unshed tears. “Thank you for your sacrifice.”
The goddess’s dark head bowed towards Daphne’s then and a moment later the shifter felt Maryann’s lips pressing against hers. The goddess was heedless of the blood filling Daphne’s mouth, and kissed her as fully and lovingly as she had in the past. Daphne’s fingers dug into the material of Maryann’s dress, clutching at her with what little strength she had left, and she kissed Maryann back with all of her heart.
She remembered lying on damp, mossy earth, staring up at sunlight peeking through the dense tangle of leaves that made up the forest roof, birds chirping all around her as the heat of Maryann’s body warmed her. Maryann’s fingers had moved between her legs producing endless ripples of pleasure within her, and for the first time in her life Daphne had known true bliss.
She remembered sitting nude on Maryann’s lap, straddling her as vibrant green grass tickled her knees where they pressed into the ground. Maryann’s head was tilted back, facing up towards the sun, allowing the white light to warm her face. Red lips were parted in an orgasmic smile, and Daphne trailed her tongue up Maryann’s throat, luxuriating in the salty taste of her as Maryann moaned and arched into her.
She remembered fire, and tongues, and earth, and hands, wind and sweat, lips and teeth, fingernails raking against flushed skin, and warm breath against her neck.
They had been so perfect together. Being with Maryann had always been a religious experience, imbued with a feeling a rightness that she had never experienced before in life. Being with Maryann had been perfect. Maryann was perfect. She was ethereal, holy, and entirely beautiful.
Serving her had been an honor.
Daphne was lucky.
She was special.
Maryann had chosen her.
She was blessed.
She had mocked Sam the day before about his dog form and how perfect it was for him, but Daphne knew that they weren’t so different really. She simply accepted her role, her place in the grand scheme of things while Sam raged against it. Daphne was happy to be Maryann’s spaniel. She was content and even pleased to be used, and shared, commanded, and battered as long as she was able to follow Maryann. She was eager to endure anything to be with her goddess and to be loved by her. She knew that there was no greater honor, that there was no reward, no higher place of respect than be Maryann’s pet.
“Good girl,” Maryann cooed in her ear. Strong hands ran up and down Daphne’s back, softly petting the scars Maryann had marked her with so long ago. “That’s my good girl,” the goddess whispered as lips slick with blood drew along Daphne’s cheek.
Daphne’s eyes closed, and she shivered as her body began to go limp.
She was a good girl. She really was. She would be able to serve Maryann even in death.
Daphne’s lips turned up slightly, and she pressed her face against Maryann, burrowing into her contently before finally slipping away one final time into the night.
The End
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Date: 2009-08-04 03:10 am (UTC)Anyway, I think you've really captured them both here. I keep reading people say that Maryann really didn't give a fuck about Daphne, but if she didn't...why would she bother in thanking her?
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Date: 2009-08-04 07:35 pm (UTC)Soo... *KOFFKOFF*
This is what got me to keep with the show and invest my time in season 2.
Unf. >.
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Date: 2009-08-04 11:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-04 11:25 pm (UTC)Plus, I'm excited to see who they get to play Hadley. ^_^
I don't think they've cast a Hadley. If that story line carries over from the books, we probably won't see it beginning of it (or Hadley) until S3. I think ERW is only in like the last 2 episodes of S2.
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Date: 2009-08-04 10:48 pm (UTC)Me too! When Daphne dropped that line "It's about love" and I realized just how into Maryann she was, I was really looking forward to seeing a bit more of that relationship (and I'll admit, the shallow part of me really wanted to see Michelle Forbes makeout with a chick).
Maybe we'll get a decent lesbian or bisexual character with Pam.
Pam is wicked, but the show constantly short changes her. She's never on screen long enough to do more than kind of flirt with another woman. If they ever give Pam more to do (which, I mean ... Come ON! Kristen Bauer is amazing and EVERYONE loves Pam, give the woman at least as much screen time as Arlene !) then it will be awesome.
I keep reading people say that Maryann really didn't give a fuck about Daphne, but if she didn't...why would she bother in thanking her?
Yeah, I don't agree that Maryann didn't care at all either. Obviously, Maryann didn't care enough not to sacrifice Daphne, but I think she did care and that a part of her was sad she had to let Daphne go.
What really got me about it was the loving look Daphne gave Maryann even as she died. It's like, goddammit writers, if you're going to have Daphne still loving Maryann even as she dies, you could at least have given us a couple of scenes of them together to give us a sense of their relationship. I'd have liked that more than endless scenes of Bill and Loreena playing "First to the Door".
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Date: 2009-08-04 11:41 pm (UTC)Yeah, that pissed me the fuck off. I mean, you've got this character that is totally unique, that very few people understand, that some people want killed off because they don't understand her...and you forgo giving her more character development to delve into the past of two characters no one gives a shit about? I mean lets face it, most people have read the books and are into Sookie/Eric. And even for the ones who are all ZOMG BILL/SOOKIE, they didn't need three fucking flashbacks in one episode.
Not to mention, wouldn't Daphne's death have been more chilling (than it already was) if we had seen more about her...or...you know, her with the woman she supposedly loved?
I mean ok from seeing Maryann going around with the pig, knowing Daphne was the pig, and hearing her talk about Maryann...one can infer that the things you've written here did happen. You can assume that they had a physical relationship that meant a lot to Daphne and that Daphne was seriously in love with Maryann. The question is, though, why should we have to infer those things that are so critical to both characters when they they take three fucking flashbacks to make the point that ZOMG BILL IS REALLY A GOOD GUY AND WAHHH LOOOVEEE HIM!!! *sighs*
Kristen Bauer is amazing and EVERYONE loves Pam, give the woman at least as much screen time as Arlene !) then it will be awesome.
Wordy McWord Word. Pam and Lafayette are the most popular characters. Why not USE them?
I'll admit, the shallow part of me really wanted to see Michelle Forbes makeout with a chick
Heh, you so aren't alone there. At least we got a kiss on the lips this time and not the cheek. ;)
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Date: 2009-08-04 03:14 am (UTC)Loved this, the detailed account of Daphne's surrounding really slowed down the pace and added to the intensity and weight of those last few moments of her life. The description of all of Daphne's senses, from tasting the blood to smelling the air around her and Maryann, how everything came down to her and serving her--that's what made it believable, I think, the fact that Maryann had completely woven herself into Daphne's sense of self.
♥
Maryann needs to be slashed with all of the girls on this show. I'm actually trying to think of a plausible way to pair her up with Jessica, purely for gratuitous reason of course, heh
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Date: 2009-08-04 10:53 pm (UTC)lol! So was that last shot of Daphne!!!
Maryann needs to be slashed with all of the girls on this show. I'm actually trying to think of a plausible way to pair her up with Jessica, purely for gratuitous reason of course, heh
I know! Daphne, Tara, Sookie, Pam, Jessica, Isobel, I don't fucking care. Although, like you I do agree that Forbes/DAW would make a very statuesque and striking combination. Plus you know Jessica has a treasure chest full of repressed desires that would drive Maryann absolutely crazy!
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Date: 2009-08-04 11:44 pm (UTC)*Ahem* You seen this?
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/29/true-blood-maryann-and-jessica-video/
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Date: 2009-08-05 06:49 am (UTC)http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/29/true-blood-maryann-and-jessica-video/
Ooooh, fic idea. Finally.
Also, how awesome is this cast? ♥
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Date: 2009-08-05 11:37 am (UTC)And they're oh so awesome. Best thing since the cast of BSG, IMO.
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Date: 2009-08-04 04:07 am (UTC)I'm still obsessed with that half smile that Daphne gave Maryann at the end. Sadly the show revolves around Sookie because it just seems like so many more interesting stories to tell.
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Date: 2009-08-04 07:29 pm (UTC)QFT! I watch it for pretty much every other character besides Bill and Sookie. They bore me to tears. Like, really. They come on screen and I start playing with random objects on my computer desk. D;
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Date: 2009-08-04 11:01 pm (UTC)Yeah, Bill and Sookie are the worst, especially when they're together. I can kind of deal with them when they're around other characters (actually, Sookie kind of grates on me all the time. I just don't like Paquin as an actress), but together they are awful.
I'm also gonna throw it out there and say that I don't see what the big deal about Eric is, and could do with less screen time from him (since Pam isn't around to liven up his scenes). I don't personally find ASkar attractive, so there's no eye candy factor, and I know it's an affectation but I find Eric understated to the point that I nearly fall asleep with he's on screen.
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Date: 2009-08-04 10:57 pm (UTC)I'm still obsessed with that half smile that Daphne gave Maryann at the end.
I'm totally obsessed with that half smile too. As soon as Maryann thanked her, I was like "you gon' die" to Daphne, but I was still kind of in shock when Eggs actually stabbed her. And then, while I'm kind of out of it ... THAT LOOK ... and my mind was blown.
I'm so fascinated by them now, and how Maryann (without use of her powers) could make Daphne love her so much, that Daphne looks at her with such affection even after Maryann has just effectively killed her.
I'm so glad the writers decided it was more important to show us Bill and Loreena fighting over a fucking remote control, than giving Daphne and Maryann one scene together before a mindfuck of a scene like that.
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Date: 2009-08-04 10:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-05 05:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-05 06:03 am (UTC)I will screen the comment so others don't have to suffer. Unfortunately, it's too late for you ;)
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Date: 2009-08-04 07:38 pm (UTC)Did someone say Lesbian Vampire Queen of Louisiana? And then the name Hadley just makes me think of Olivia Wilde. UNF. But I figure if they actually go through with it, they'll go for someone younger a little more innocent looking.
:3 Eh heh.
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Date: 2009-08-04 11:09 pm (UTC)This. I'm fascinated by them now, but they are so damn tragic as well!
Did someone say Lesbian Vampire Queen of Louisiana?
Yeah, I'm looking forward to ERW making her appearance. And I think she's said that there's gonna be some GoGA, but I'm going to keep my expectations low until I actually see it. I feel like the writers are gonna some fuckery, and it'll be more subtext, instead of text, which is what I'm after.
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Date: 2009-08-05 01:41 am (UTC)Ugh, it sucks that it's come to the point where we don't expect writers or shows to actually deliver us something decent even when we really, really want to believe they will. We only get a brief Maryann/Daphne innuendo and split second eye!sex scenes from Pam. People need to get all up in some pre-TrueBlood femslash thar.
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Date: 2009-08-06 04:02 am (UTC)This. I've just been beaten down/disappointed so many times that I have absolutely no faith anymore. Even when I know two characters are going to hook-up, I just automatically expect the worst from the storyline and that's usually what I'm given.
We only get a brief Maryann/Daphne innuendo and split second eye!sex scenes from Pam. People need to get all up in some pre-TrueBlood femslash thar.
This! I was actually really impressed when I heard that Charlene Harris had included gay characters in the series (and female ones at that!) but you'd hardly be able to tell from the show itself. It's like, if they were going to go there with Maryann and Daphne, then they should have actually gone there. Don't just throw out a couple of lines and a chaste kiss on the lips and pat yourself on the back. You're not liberal and on the edge, that shit was weak. Stop it with the sweeps week shenanigans.
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Date: 2009-08-06 05:05 am (UTC)Over it like being beaten repeatedly by a five year old in Connect4. I'm holding my chips out for Spartacus, personally.
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Date: 2009-08-06 05:15 am (UTC)Oh, me too! That shot in the promo of LL lounging in bed in this sheer gown with a slave girl beside her, combined with LL's talk about having a merkin for the show equals me glued to the screen.
I hope LL's character will be like an Atia of the Julii who does chicks as well as dudes.
Honestly, I need to see LL in a sweat lesbian scene before I die. I think the world needs that actually!
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Date: 2009-08-06 02:15 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-05 05:21 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-06 04:04 am (UTC)Exactly the feeling I got from Daphne's last smile, except, you know, more femslashy.
Yeah, that smile at the end really fascinated me. And I was like, "if the writers have no interest in explaining or exploring why Daphne was so devoted, then I'll just have to have a hand at it!".
I'm so interested in Daphne and Maryann's relationship now, but I know that Daphne will probably never be referred to again unless it has to do with her corpse or her missing a shift.
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Date: 2009-08-17 02:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-05 07:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-06 04:05 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-05 03:40 pm (UTC)I love subtext as much as the next girl but it's just so frustrating when they are so open to graphical scenes with Sookie and Bill, Jason and who ever and Tara and Eggs etc. I suppose this time at least we got actual contact even if it was blink and you miss it stuff. I was also quite disappointed with Lorena and Bill's flashback scenes, again just suggestive implications of sexual desire with the girls she glamored. *sigh*
I wish we had more scenes with Pam she is just the bees! Ive just been on to the True Blood homesite on HBO and they dont even have her listed as a character on there. How rude...
Im looking forward to ERW's apperance, Ive read it will be in episode 10. But Im not sure how reliable this will be.
Again thanks for the fic.
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Date: 2009-08-06 04:13 am (UTC)I love subtext as much as the next girl but it's just so frustrating when they are so open to graphical scenes with Sookie and Bill, Jason and who ever and Tara and Eggs etc. I suppose this time at least we got actual contact even if it was blink and you miss it stuff.
I agree with this so much. It's so frustrating, especially on a show like True Blood, that everything to do with lesbians is like nudge, nudge, wink, wink, and then all of the het stuff is like super graphic. I mean, it's not like they needed to have an episode focused on Daphne and Maryann or anything, but Maryanna and Daphne kiss/grope a little during that sacrifice scene from last episode would have helped provide context for their relationship and prepare viewers from Daphne's cult worship of Maryann this episode. Hell, with lowered expectation, having Daphne stand beside Maryann and like Maryann wrap her arm around her shoulders during the sacrifice scene from last episode would have been a small detail that would have done a lot.
again just suggestive implications of sexual desire with the girls she glamored. *sigh*
Ugh, I know. It's like if you're going to have Loreena be the one going out and seducing these girls, then have her show actual interest in them. Why does it all have to be about Bill? If vampire's are pansexual, SHOW THEM BEING PANSEXUAL!
I wish we had more scenes with Pam she is just the bees!
This. Pam makes everything better. I am bored to tears by Eric without Pam there to liven things up. Isobel gave it a go this episode, but she's no Pam. I really wish the writers would take fan response into consideration and give Pam an actual storyline next season. If Hoyt can be part of a real storyline, then why can't Pam?
ERW's apperance, Ive read it will be in episode 10. But Im not sure how reliable this will be.
Oooh, not long now. I'm looking forward to her appearance a lot as well.
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Date: 2009-08-07 05:57 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-12 07:31 pm (UTC)