There was a pounding inside Mimi's head, and she repressed a groan from slipping her lips. Her claws were tightly bounded behind her back by a scratchy, thick rope.

Mimi. She cracked open an eye. Mimi, wake up. Who was that? Mimi rolled on her back, silently staring up at the ceiling. She was restrained; obviously, this wasn't good, and someone was talking to her. Was she kidnapped? It must be her captor.

No, no. I'm not. She frowned. Then who was it? No time to explain, child. Get up and figure out a way to get out. She must be going insane. HIM's constant abuse finally got to her, breaking everything her mother worked so hard to- Be quiet, Mimi.

"Is she awake?" a squeaky voice spoke from besides her.

"Yes! Dina, don't get so close to her. She bites," another voice snarled; this one was angry and oddly familiar.

Mimi's sides were sore when she moved to face either of the tones, but she ignored it and stared at the girl with the first voice. A perky looking demon girl with blonde locks and puffy cheeks was blinking back at her with wide green eyes. She's never seen her before. Mimi never was one to socialize with anyone, not even her kind, but she looked friendly. Dina, was it?

Who cares, said the voice in her head. Mimi turned to face the other one, immediately recognizing her. Red hair, sharp teeth, gray complexion as if she's never seen the sun- Mina. She instantly stood, despite the soreness running through her form, Mimi didn't plan on keeping her guard down near the little leech.

Mina scoffed. "Oh please, it's not like I can hurt you. I haven't forgotten last time, by the way."

Mimi warily sat back down, her gaze intact before it drifted to observe her surroundings. Where is she? No clue, but there doesn't seem to be any windows for you to slip out from. Otherwise, you would have done it by now. Maybe you can teleport your way out? She could, but when she tried to, it wouldn't work. It felt like someone was pressing against her whenever she attempted to ignite her teleportation powers - huffing, Mimi waited for the voice's next instructions. It seemed to know more about what was going on than she did.

Oh, don't expect me to aid you. You're on your own.

She sighed. So much for help. Whoever grabbed a hold of her didn't do a very good job of restraining her, though. The knot was well tightened, but Mimi was no ordinary victim. She was HIM's deranged daughter, trained to endure any pain inflicted upon her, fearless before danger, feared by many- You mean feared by few, pitied by many, the voiced taunted her, interrupting her thoughts, and Mimi scowled.

You need a name, she shot back daringly, want to help me come up with one?

The voice said nothing in return; she figured she finally shut it up, but it probably wasn't wise of her to do so.

"So, can you get us out of here?" Mina asked.

Mimi raised an eyebrow at her audacity. Why would I help you? As far as the demon girl was concerned, they were not friends. Their parents were at opposite ends and while Mimi carried no personal beef with her, Mina might. Defeat couldn't bode well for the young vampire's pride. Can't trust her... can't. She might stab me in the back. Metaphorically speaking, but one never knows in the Underworld.

"Do you have a choice? I'm all you got," Mina continued as if reading her mind. "And, I hate to admit it but it's true- you're all I got."

A valuable point, but still... Mimi gestured towards the Dina girl.

"Dina? I just met her, so I wouldn't be able to tell you. Dina, how the hell did you get in here?"

"I-I don't remember," she squeaked. "I can't remember a thing! I-I was r-running some e-errands for P-Pa, and t-then-" Dina broke into a sob and her locks fell over her face like a curtain, knees bending.

Mina cursed under her breath. She'd consult the girl if she could, but she was equally restrained. "Dammit... I'd tear off these ropes if I could, but I can't! It's like some sort of force... magic.. thing... is preventing me from doing so. I'm powerless."

So, she's not the only one. Mimi tried pulling on the ropes, and when she did, the ropes tightened in response. As if it has a mind of its own, she noted. Now who could possibly have the capacity to pull something like this? A long list to go through, but the real question is: who had the balls to pull such a stunt on her father? No doubt he's not pleased that he lost one of his toys, and that was Mimi's only hope. Not a father's love, but an evil lord's wrath at the prospect of being ridiculed by stealing one of his most prized possessions. At least Mimi hoped he considered her valuable enough to plan a search for her.

Her life was in the hands, er, claws of HIM. I'm screwed.

Describe your whereabouts. The voice was back! Mimi was relieved; someone was going to help her. Unless, she's officially lost it. She still had doubts about the voice being real. Yes, normally hearing voices in your head isn't a good sign, it retorted impatiently, but since you obviously can't get out on your own, I'll have to do it myself. Now, hurry before the link is cut- someone's blocking my way through...

That explained their previous argument. It's not like the voice didn't have anything to say. It couldn't.

MIMI! She jumped. Right, uh... no windows, steel door, wooden door... Maybe I can dig my way out?

You would have to get out of those restraints first if you plan on doing anything...

"Mimi," Mina unknowingly interrupted her conversation with the voice. She appeared to be scared, but the baby vamp wasn't looking at Mimi, she was staring straight at the steel door, and from behind her, Dina released a whimper, curling herself further into a ball. "Someone's coming."

Mimi nervously followed Mina's gaze. If she couldn't use her powers, she'd have to resort to her physical attributes. Her claws were still intact, so she can definitely use those to dig into her opponent. She could break through bone using her teeth... and there's also her horns... They have to release us at some point. Surely they don't plan on leaving me in this state for long? It could very well be only one person behind this kidnapping.

I have slight doubts... there might be more.

The steel door opened, and the being behind it stepped into the light. The electric green, flaming hair reaching down the individual's neck was the first thing she noticed; black, armored suit. The glint of his gun on the side shined brightly, muscled form, a cheeky grin- Mimi felt all her nerves diminish in that instant and were replaced with undying rage because she knew who he was and what he did. One of the most wanted bounty hunters in the Underworld, the very same one Mimi tried to face off when he attempted to snatch Chi.

Skulker.

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AN. Wrapping up the next chapter for next Monday. I'll start on Chapter 3 and hopefully it'll become weekly Monday updates. No promises for Chap 3 and future chapters. :p