2 The Shadow Man
Singing on stage has never been more fun than anything else for me, seeing all the people cheer it on and so on. Once I was done performing for the people at Mimzy's bar I got off stage and went straight to a bar stool and got onto it. Soon enough Mimzy came up to me with a smile on her face "Sooooo, how was it up there??? No touchers or anything right??" I nodded my head at her question as she relaxed a little bit. "Good, it be hard to keep ya safe since Al isn't 'round right now" "Yeah, what's he doin anyways??" I say before grabbing my glass of fireball whisky. "Oh, he's getting you a new gig with this mafia boss guy… at last I think?" I spat out my drink before choking a little on it "I-I'm sorry, what?" "Yeah, Al didn't say his name but he's pretty popular with the ladies And the men'' She said with a little fondness in her voice as I stayed calm on the outside… but had a complete freakout on the inside.
"Yeah, but he's also someone you don't fuck with," Husk chimed in, cleaning a glass "W-Why's that??" "From what I heard, he's got a lot of "pals", can even kill people with just a stare into his eyes," " I'm sorry WHAT- " Once that thought started, my mind went crazy as panic slowly sank in " What if I die?? What if this guy kills me in a cruel and painful way?? What if I die and can't even tell Selenia goodbye?? Or Them Goodbye?! Or Her?!?! " Hyperventilation would have hit at that point if I hadn't felt two hands on my shoulders "Heeeeyyyy girl~" I knew that voice from anywhere.
I looked up to see Her, her long dark blue hair slightly landing on my face as I looked into her golden eyes with lime green irises, having an x for a pupil. I turned around to look at her as she let go of me, her arms crossed over her large chest while her second pair rested on her hips. She wore her black crop top that connected to her choker along with a strap of it wrapped around her left waist, wearing her black, blue and green ankle skirt that was split wide in the front. She had black butt shorts on and knee high boots, her big wolf ears flickering a little as her long tail rested on the floor, the end of it moving a little. I sighed and calmed down, looking back at her once calm "Hey Selenia…" "You good girl, I saw you turning pale when I came in and got worried," she asked, seeming concerned.
"Yeah… It's just, Alastor is trying to get me a gig with this mafia guy," I rubbed my arm slightly as she sighed "Let me guess, husker was tryin to spook ya?' "Don't call me "Husker" Whore." Husk said, glaring at her as she flipped him off "Whatever pussycat," his glare darkened at her for that as she patted my head. I smiled at that and hugged her "Thanks Bestie," I said under my breath, feeling her hug me back "No prob girl." After the hug we sat at the bar stools and talked for a long time, explaining to me how her work was as I nodded along. I'm not mch of a fan for sex jobs but I'm proud of her for doing it and getting so far, even If we're in hell. After a few drinks in our system Alastor came back, looking happy like always "So, how'd it go Al" Mimzy asked, cleaning an shot glass. "Why Fantastic my dear friend!" he started, sitting right beside me "He agreed to it and even wants to have a one to one with you my darling!" I felt my heart stop for a moment before shaking it off "R-Really now? That's… Neat," continuing my drink to calm my nerves helped.
"Say… Alastor," Husk started, making Alastors drink for him "What exactly Is this mafia guy?" He asked, passing the drink to him once finished "Why he's somewhat like our dear friends CC and Selenia here!!!" that took us all off guard "He's a hell hound?!" I asked and before he could answer, Mimzy shot up quickly "IS HE A SIREN?!?!" she shouted, looking like she was ready to crush over the guy. "Why he isn't either, though he is a mix of two different demons" Al said calmly, humming to himself "Oh," Selenia started, leaning against the bar with her second pair of arms holding her drink. "Well what Is he then?" "Why He's part Vampire and part Incubus!" I spat out my drink as Mimzy lost her head when she heard 'Incubus'
" Welp, I'm dying " I thought to myself as Husk got Mimzy to calm down while I grabbed a napkin and cleaned the mess I made on the table "I see… Well, let's hope I don't get killed Or fucked tomorrow." I said sarcastically, sipping my drink once more to try and get my mind off the fact that I am most likely losing my virginity tomorrow. "Do not fret my dear, he doesn't really touch preformers, he actually told me he has no interest in the sex life at all!!!" "No interest?!" Selenia said, shocked "None at all dear," B-But he's a Incubus, Incubi are supposed to Live off of sex aren't they?!" Mimzy piped in as Husk and I nodded our heads to her statement because she, well, she was Right.
"I'm afraid this one is different because do remember, he is also a Vampire," once all said that it clicked for me " So… He doesn't live off of sex, he lives off of other demons Blood, " I thought to myself, finishing my drink before standing up. "I'm going outside for some fresh air, see ya," before anyone could say anything else I was already heading upstairs. Once there I went to a door and opened it, followed the stairs upwards before emerging from one last door and felt the cold air against my skin. " Strange, it's gotten a little colder since earlier today," I thought, rubbing my arms a little while walking to the edge of the roof, sitting down on the edge and looking around. The city was bursting with life all around, I could hear the cars, people talking and so much more thanks to my damn ears "Augh… Damn wolf ears, why couldn't I have normal ears?" I muttered that to myself.
"I believe they're quite lovely," I tensed up " That voice… I don't know that voice, " my mind went wild as I stood up and turned around to see someone dressed in a black cloak, the hood over their head so I couldn't see their face. "W-Who the hell are you?!" I asked, walking a few feet back to the door, away from them "Why, I'm just a fan of your work and someone you'll figure out if you play your cards right~" They said, walking towards me slowly, I backed away again before my hands ignited into flames "Try to come any closer, I Dare You," I growled, glaring at him as we stood our ground. My ear twitched as I moved to the right quickly, avoiding an icicle that came out of the ground and almost stabbed me "W-What was that?!?" "My power, well, One of them at least," looking back I realized they were only a foot away from me.
"The fuck do you want?! Money?!" I barked, trying to take a step back but looked back to see I had nowhere else to go, behind me was a wall "Shit," I muttered before a hand was placed right next to my head. I flinched and looked up, to the mysterious person, noticing they had blood red eyes as I froze up, feeling a hand on my left cheek. "It would be a waste to kill such a beauty as you," that caught me off guard as I blushed at that "What Do you want then, hm?" I asked, looking him in the eye while keeping myself calm. "Nothing much, I just wanted to admire the beauty in front of me~" I could tell that was meant to be a flirt but I couldn't stop myself from blushing " Why do I have to be such an easy fluster?! " I yelled in my head, trying to get rid of the blush.
"Mhm… I-I so be going, my friends are probably worried about me," I tried to move away but he stopped me by grabbing my wrist "Now now, why run away, I won't hurt you." I looked at him as if he thought I was dumb, but after an while I realized he was being genuine "Okay… You got a name or am I gonna have to call you 'The shadow man'?" "I quite like that actually, so I believe you can call me the shadow man for now~" Glaring at them I groaned and pulled my hand away from them "Well this was fun but I gotta go now," I was about to go inside before they grabbed my hand again" What n-" I stopped, feeling them kissed the top of my hand "I will see you later my dear wolfie~" I was going to yell at him for calling me 'Wolfie' but before I could he turned into a little bat and flew away.
Rolling my eyes at that I went back inside and then to my room, once inside I gave a muffled squeal through my hand "WHAT.THE.FUCK?!" I thought, about to grab something before I noticed something. Looking at my left hand I saw I was holding a rose "A… Rose? But how?" that got me to notice it was cold, this got me to rack my brain for an answer before it hit me "Did he...make an ice rose and put it in my hand while I was distracted?" It made sense, I was going to throw it away before I hesitated and instead placed it into a glass vase I had. When that was done I fell onto my bed, rolling onto my back and looking at the ceiling while going into deep thought "Who was that person? Why didn't I run away when I had the chance? Why did I let them do all the stuff they did?" knowing these wouldn't end I sighed.
Sitting up and taking off my shoes before getting under the covers, I looked back at the glass vase and reached out, touching one of the petals of the rose. Even though it was made of ice, it felt warm and soft, rolling onto my right side I cuddled up to one of my pillows. Closing my eyes with one last thought before falling into a pleasant sleep "Will I see them again?"
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I observed her from afar, seeing her get into her bed to most like rest brought a grin to my face as I saw her put the rose I made her into a glass vase. "It seems she likes the flower…" slowly I stood up as a bird flew around above me, soon landing onto my shoulder "Isn't she a beautiful sight, my dear pet?" I asked, turning my head to the demonic hawk on my shoulder as it gave a proud cry, making me smirk. "She is the fairest one I've met, and has a fight in her step, I like that about her," walking away from the building as people avoided me. "She didn't even run from me when I told her not to, such obedience~" the hawk gave a loud 'caw' sound to acknowledge what I said as I entered an alleyway.
Once deep enough where no one could see inside I removed my hood, pushing my fingers through my hair, watching some of the blonde locks move back before going back to their normal spot. "I suppose I shall be seeing her tomorrow during her performance," I said while still walking, my heels clicking against the stone underneath them as I chuckled to myself. "Oh Petshop, my dear pet, do you believe I can win her heart?" Petshop gave another caw, as if to say yes, I rubbed his head and they gave a soft coo. Pulling my hand away after a while and continued to walk, but stopped after a while to think.
"I will make here mine, no matter what I must sacrifice to do it," I said, looking back for a moment "She will become Mine," After that, I went deeper into the alleyway, pulling my hood back up and smirked to myself "I will make her my fair queen~" Once that was said I disappeared into the darkness of the alleyway so no one could find me, no one but Her.
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Hope you guys enjoy the chapter, my upload schedule as a little weird to please stay patient with me about all of this. Other than that have fun!!! Also I wonder who the shadow man is, leave who you think it is in the comments!!!
