Chapter 37

Masha

Darkness....

Just darkness..

"Am I still alive?" I loudly murmur, waiting for someone to answer me back. Even though I knew that I'm completely alone, there is still a part of me wishing that there is someone out there. That can hear my voice.

"Louis..."

His name is the first thing that came over my mind when I open my eyes, a couple of minutes ago. Minutes? Maybe. I'm still not sure. Time is something I don't have any clue on what is. Well, I actually don't have any idea in almost everything that's been happening to me since I fainted.

As I'm lying while darkness is the only thing that I can see, I think and ponder on what is really happening to me. But nothing came. It seems that everything doesn't make sense at all. And I don't know what to think anymore.

I do know that I'm still alive. Somewhat. Instinctively. Maybe, being an assassin for almost four years gave me enough experience, to know that my body is still alive.

Although I can not move my limbs nor, I can hear my heart, I'm still sure that some way or another, I am alive.

Actually, it happened to me before..

My mind came back on that moment, when I'm still eleven and a big mission landed on my lap.

The man who found me that fateful night in that dark alley, (where I'm hiding when I escaped the 'bastard' that bought me from the black market to be his sex slave) took me in and trained me to be the same as him. An assassin.

A lot might raise their brows and contradict how my life ended. But I never regretted being one.

We might be killing people. But not practically just anyone. After all our group are not some cheap murdering brigade. Or silly mercenaries that will kill anyone, who has a bounty on their head. And we are absolutely not some downgraded fools that terrorizing some groups for petty cash.

We are much more..

Our group, is a secret agency founded by the government of U.S.A. And our job is to kill, groups or individuals that is highly dangerous not just for the American's sake but also for everyone all over the world...

We are called as sweepers by some. Others know as the death bringer. And in the Underworld we are known as the erasers.

It might sound different, but it only means the same. We are killers. Just as simple as that.

But anyway, getting back on my story when I'm still eleven.

Actually, its not my first job. On that time, I already have a fare share of kills. However, that mission is the most dangerous that I would be doing so far.

My target is a small ship coming from China towards South America.

The mission is to kill everyone boarded on the ship.

I planned everything, even thinking to sink the ship in the vast ocean after I killed everyone. But when I discovered that the ship is full of something I am not expecting. I panicked. And that almost got me killed.

Thankfully, I was saved by Boss, Lee and Mikee.

Although, I failed doing my job. I know that I will never forget what I saw that night.

The ship is being used to transport illegal immigrants from Asia to U.S.A. You might find that a fact. A thing that always happen now a days.

But its not as simple as that, if you are seeing them being feast on by demons...

Women, men, and children are hold captive in a big cage like things as the demons slowly devour their flesh one by one.... Leaving nothing behind.

That might be shocking.. But its all true..

And actually, that is also the first time that I learned that Supernatural Beings are real. That they are not some mythical creatures out from books. They are true. Living among us. Just lurking behind the shadows.

That's also the other job of our organization. To kill, and obliterate harmful supernatural beings to keep the humans safe.

Well, that's what boss said. And who I am to argue. That dude might be as nice and gentle as teddy bear but if you see him kill some rogues, demons or even crazy vampire you will change your mind about him.

Boss, or sometimes known as Hellbringer is inhumanely strong. He can kill a demon by just flicking his fingers. And I don't want to be graphic on how strong he is because words won't be enough to describe the guy.

Although, that night opened my eyes into reality on the world and its darkness. The price that I paid is my life, when a demon almost killed me that night.

However, like I said before I was saved. And thankfully I lived through it. Making me more stronger. As my body which is already full of scars become more uglier from the burns, that I got from that fire demon.

Gosh, I don't want to remember it anymore...

Fully knowing that I can not possibly tell that to Louis, because knowing him he will flip on me and even order me to not go out of the house anymore.

I chuckle within my self imagining what Lo's face would look like. While he stomp on his feet almost a child, then craddle me tightly on his arms while asking some stupid questions. Telling me that I am safe.. That's he's there for me. Always.

I missed him..

Definitely..

But crying now won't give me anything, so I held the tears from falling. I still need that later on, after I ponder on what's really happening to me.

Then all of a sudden a searing pain assaulted my insides. Almost like my blood boiled so hot, as it burned me from inside out. So hot, that I can feel it sizzle inside of me. Almost like a flame lit within me, licking every part of my organs, burning everything.

I know I scream..

So loud, while I forcefully thrashed my body, even though I felt heavy as a lead. Just to let the pain to stop. And completely go away.

But it didn't. And it even intensify..

Every cell on my body seems to burst. As the heat within me become more hot. I can feel my heart thudded fastly inside my chest. While every part of me were submerged in the never ending torture.

It hurts..

So painful..

I tremble, and the tears that I'm holding fall hard as I scream..

Loud painful screams.. That rock my entire being, as I plea to make it stop. While I ask for help.. But still nothing answered back.

Then to my horror, the pain multiplied. Ripping my insides. Almost snapping my bones, while my organs felt they were crushed by an unknown force inside of me.

My eyes roll on my back as I gasp for breath. While I choke for air.

This never ending torture make me wish that I should have died.

And when, I'm on the verge of giving up.. it finally stop.

I gasp painfully, and inhale a mouthful of air while I filled my lungs with it. My numbing limbs slowly move. While my heart beat slowly returning to normal.

However, I knew something is off.

It seems that I changed. Or maybe I transformed. Or maybe I'm just hallucinating.

I almost laugh out loud from my stupid delusions, when I suddenly heard voices.

Loud screeching noises that makes my ears bleed while I steady my breathing. Trying so hard to understand the words. But it seems that I can't.

Because for some unknown reason it seems that my hearing sharpened and even my sense of touch. As I felt the odd vibration on the air, while I let my small hands feel the soft matress that I'm lying on.

Its overwhelming. And pretty scary.

But all of a sudden I heard his voice. "Do you have to ask?"

Excitement filled me, while a warm sensation settled below my belly. But I grew anxious when I felt him walking away from me.

Snapping my eyes open. I become disoriented when I saw how bright the whole place that I'm in.

Making me blind for a moment while I slowly sit on the bed and look for his form.

Then as if the God's heard my frantic plea he spoke again. "Be my guest.."

"Louis.." I called out, even though my throat felt dry and my body is still sore I wanted to call his name. And let him know that I'm awake. That I'm alive.

And I need him.

"Masha.." My name rolled on his tongue, deliciously. Making me shudder with anticipation.

I missed him so much..

My heart melt when he suddenly scoop me in his arms, and like I thought he will do. He hold me tightly on his arms.

"Oh Masha.. My baby.. I miss you so much.." He hiccuped. While wet droplets fall on my shoulder as his body starts to tremble while holding me.

Feeling him in my arms. Calling my name. Caressing my skin. Brought so much emotions inside of me, making my eyes water as I brought my weak arms around him tugging his shirt.

A sob finally broke out from me, when I heard him said the words I never thought I'm going to hear again. Thinking that I truly died. Relinquishing to the happiness that it brought me. As those three words finally complete me.

"I love you..."

I clung to him more tightly. Molding my body into his. Remembering his embrace. And giving myself completely to him.

"I love you too.."

Although, our reunion is short lived when Josh suddenly spoke. "Um, I don't want to broke it to you Lo but it seems your forgetting that we have a problem now.."

"Jeez Josh, that's becoming a habit you know.." Lo snarled, playfully. While his arms is still around me.

"Habit?" Josh suddenly asked, confused.

I want to giggle at him, but my eyes grew wide when I saw four old men that I don't know, peering at me like I'm a fresh meat or something.

"As if you don't know.." Lo grumbled, pulling me away from the old men's penetrating gaze when he suddenly pull away from me and look at the people behind him. Then all of a sudden, they walk out of the room leaving me alone with Lo.

I frown. And look at Lo inquiringly. "What's wrong Lo?"

He sighed, and brush my hair which caught me off guard me when I saw the luscious brown from before were completely changed into dark red.

"What happened to my hair?!" I screamed, while I grab a handful of strands making me more surprised when I realized that it grew longer. Almost down to my knees.

I feel my body trembles, while I look at it more closely.

I'm clearly not hallucinating.. Its all real.. I'm really changing..

"Lo.." I whispered, and look at him fearfully. "What going on? Is there something wrong with me?"

His eyes that look at me, are full of love while he kiss my forehead. "There's nothing wrong baby.. Everything is going to be fine. Don't worry.. And whatever happened I won't let anything happen to you. Nor on our children.."

I nuzzle my face on his chest. Letting my mind ponder the underlying meaning on his words.

Suddenly realization slap me on the face. Pulling away from his hold, I slowly lift the hem of my shirt and look at the small bump below my stomach.

My hands tremble when I slowly rub it, with my fingers.

Although, my head snap back at him when I remembered his words. "Children?"

Lo nod his head and smile gently at me, while he sling his arms over my shoulders. "Yes baby, we're having twins.."

My face slowly morph into happiness, as tears stung my eyes. "Twins... God, Lo.. We are having twins.."

I know it is weird to feel happy. But I can't help to feel that way. Even though I knew it will be hell to have them. I still won't gave them up for the world.

I always wanted a family. And now, with Lo and our unborn children nothing seems to matter anymore.

But I shudder, when I felt an ominous aura coming nearer. Clogging the air and making the hairs on my arms to stand up.

I protectively craddle my stomach, with my small and fragile arms.

Instinct drove my adrenaline, while fear grip my heart.

"Masha what's wrong?" Lo asked when he might have felt my fear.

I snap my head on him and throw my arms over his neck pushing my body closer on his warmth. And murmur, "I don't know why, but I can feel that something bad is getting nearer.."

Lo's hands tightened around me, comforting me. Making me feel safe and secure. But we both jump, startle, when all of a sudden the door were thrown open.

While Josh head peak from the door.

"Lo, Liam from the Crescent Moon Pack is here. And he is asking for you.."

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