Chapter VIII: Filli Norlean I.

*hmmmmmmmmmm*

Swinging her feet over the nothingness.

*humm hum humm hum hummm humm*

A little girl, sleek black hair, bright red eyes, white skin, and little wounds all over her body.

*badamm bam badabadam bamm*

Who was she waiting for?

*ba--Late.*

A pouty face, grouchy expression, the little girl was not that happy to see her date*.

"I am back, Filli."

A face that's used to waiting for people, sighing at the situation, accepting the reality check.

*I can see that, dummy.*

She went by the name of Filli Norlean.

"Thing didn't change. You are stil covered in bruised."

And Filli Norlean is responsible for the death of Earth's Mightiest Superheroes, The Avengers.

*I tried to get tanned. Didn't work, almost killed myself.. Though that guy* succeeded. How come you've taken this much time to meet me?*

An allusion to the fact that Lester didn't come look for her when he had returned two weeks ago.

"I was getting all familiar with my new terrain. Why are you still bruised? Did you go out in the sun* again?"

Shamingly looking elsewhere, Filli didn't answer that question but said something like:

*The moon is looking crappy tonight..*

"Don't do that to me.. Be honest, Filli! I was honest with you. You owe me that."

The mood which had a hint of joke innit lost its appeal as the tone got serious again.

*Sun wound* doesn't stay, you know. That was the work of a young stud who stole your fame.*

Suddenly, it all clicked.

Lester remembered Amanda Waller's words: ★....a life's snatcher, Mephisto..★

"I was gone for a few countable years and this is what I get as a legacy. A young virgin playing on my playground and branding my name however he wants it."

Filli gulped her saliva in fear.

And Lester went on with..

"Nah--I shouldn't be saying that. I am no more the Heir of The Vampire Society. I chose the Human side and I should stick to it.. Enough business Filli... I missed you, you know."

Seeing Lester smiley again, the chill that had invaded her body finally left.

*I missed you.*

And so they exchanged their experiences and souvenirs all night....