Jeremy was awakened by the buzzing alarm clock. He moaned at the time five a.m. nobody knew he got up this early then again nobody knew much about his real life and he wanted to keep it that way. He got up and reached under his bed grabbing a baseball bat and a small flash light he quietly opened his door making sure no one heard him especially Elena his vampire sister.
He moved through the house quietly checking every window and door making sure they were locked. He then checked every closet and looked under and in all the furniture throughout the house. He walked into the kitchen and breathed a sigh of relief until he heard a sound that was like a hoarse cackle he grew cold as he turned around taking everything in at once.
That was when he saw it a small green bald creature with pointed ears bearing it's fangs at him. The word came from his lips "Shit." The creature lunged at Jeremy going for his face he grabbed it in time but it was still putting up a fight swinging its arms and lashing out with its sharp teeth.
Jeremy hit the side of the kitchen and the counter making his way to the sink and the garbage disposal. He shoved the creature down pulled out his hand and turned on the disposal the creature screamed horribly as green goo splattered everywhere even on Jeremy he had an irritated look on his face as he spat out a small piece of bone. He then proceeded to clean up the mess as fast as he could and showered before Elena even started stirring.
After brushing his teeth and getting dressed he headed back for the kitchen and got breakfast ready. After a few minutes he realized that the creature's disembodied head was on the table and he heard Elena walking to the kitchen as quick as he could he grabbed the head and shoved it into his back pack mumbling "Why couldn't I get an arch enemy like Klaus or Katherine? Seriously it's like I get stuck with all the real big bad guys."
"Did you say something Jeremy?" Elena asked still groggy.
"Um… no Elena not at all." Jeremy said smiling trying to laugh it off. He watched carefully as she walked through the kitchen making sure other pieces remained. That was when he found a newspaper on the floor with the current date clearly it had been left by the gremlin. The headline read 'High School Student found horribly mauled in her own home!'
Jeremy gasped in fear when he read the name of the girl Bonnie Bennet. "Is something wrong Jeremy?" Elena asked concerned.
Jeremy pondered what he should do next would he tell her the truth right there he knew that given her emotional problems having just turned it would be too much for her. He carefully folded the paper that shouldn't have even been for sale yet and placed it in his bookbag next to the head.
He was simultaneously controlling his breathing to moderate his heartbeat yes he knew there would be time to grieve later for now he needed to get on things before word got out and the town drove into a frenzy. "No it's no problem listen I'm going on a head to school okay?"
Elena just shrugged not even aware of the tragic news and events that had occurred she had no idea how often things like this were kept from her she had no idea of the secret life Jeremy lived and he wanted it that way. "Okay fine see you at school."
Jeremy forced himself to smile as he left. However after turning away his smile faded morphing into image of blind rage as he opened the door and got into his car where instead of driving to school he drove to a bar called The Twin Fox.
As he arrived he parked the car in a safe spot and headed towards the back where a black muscular man guarded an entrance to a basement. He looked up at the man and said with suppressed anger "I want to speak to the Fox."
The man having recognized Jeremy moved allowing him to pass. Jeremy then opened the door and walked down a flight of stairs approaching a red light. He got to another set of doors where two glowing red lights in the shape of foxes were placed. He opened the two doors walking into to what seemed like a high class brothel slash drug den.
Jeremy looked around intensely catching the sight of a young Asian man in his early twenties surrounded by beautiful women who were blowing coke. Jeremy walked toward him this man who was named Shinichi.
Shinichi smiled at Jeremy he even had a meal and drink prepared. "Welcome Jeremy always a pleasure to have a guardian and servant of the Celestial Court over." Shinichi spoke cheerfully but it was an act Shinichi really called Jeremy behind his back what all the other supernatural's affiliated with Jeremy's enemy called him the Celestial Courts lap dog.
Jeremy glared at Shinichi and finally spoke. "Who ordered the hit? No who killed Bonnie and why?"
Shinichi started to chuckle. "My dear boy do you really have to ask? You have a list of enemies as long as an anaconda. There's no way to tell who did this but… rest assured neither I, my sister, or my employer had anything to do with it but I did know Bonnie nice girl."
"Wait what?" Jeremy asked completely shocked. "How did you know her?"
Shinichi smirked. "Don't fret she wasn't one of my girls however she was a valued customer. Came here looking for a way to get her powers back poor thing those vigilante spirits were so cold to her I felt it was my duty to help her." Shinichi's voice was filled with false concern and empathy he was mocking Jeremy while being completely honest it was sickening.
Jeremy bit his lip trying to maintain his composure. "What did you give her?" His voice was becoming increasingly deep and husky from his anger.
"I gave her a little of this a little of that she really took to the devil dust." A wicked smiled consumed Shinichi as he bore his animal teeth.
Jeremy couldn't take it anymore he snapped and grabbed Shinichi by his suit coat. "Devil dust you son of a bitch! That shit is dangerous if you over dose it can!"
Shinichi just stared at him unaffected. "Yes it can result in death or even worse it will drag the user down to hell and leave them there. Could you let go now? We both know you can't take action unless you are given a direct order from your masters. That is why guardians are called lap dogs right? You are charged with the task of eliminating all the Court's enemies and given the task of hurling them down to damnation. In ancient times you were called angels but now you are rarely used a pity. Did the girl even know the truth behind your rise from death when you were shot? Don't bother I can tell from your expression that she didn't."
Jeremy was enraged but he knew it was true he couldn't do anything to Shinichi without being ordered. The very fact that he used his ability to see the dead to help Elena from time to time was a severe violation and just by being their looking into that case he was pushing his luck to the limit. "Don't think we're done here you son of a bitch."
Shinichi continued to mock him. "I would never assume we were. Oh by the way I cut her off weeks ago but she was still using I don't know who was her supplier but the boss doesn't like it. That being said until you finish your job your safe our delivery boy will be the last of our friends for now."
That was when a thought occurred to Jeremy. "Do any of the originals having anything to do with your business?"
Shinichi scoffed at him "Please they are as clueless as to how deep the realm of the supernatural goes just the spirits and your friends. Still doesn't mean someone you know isn't branching out maybe you should start there. By the way I understand that Elena is a vampire now how sad at least as a human she was under the protection of the court but now she's a sitting duck, monsters from all over will go at her just to hurt you. Such a burden it must be being working in the shadows being forbidden to tell them."
"Shut up!" Jeremy shouted as he threw Shinichi to couch and stormed out.
Shinichi just laughed as Jeremy stormed out. "Well this is going to quite a ride I look forward lap dog to the day when you like so many before you choke on that collar around your neck. Yes guardians may as well live with a noose tied to their throat if not to save their killers the trouble finding one."
Mystic Falls High School…
Jeremy barely made it to school on time he was about to make it to his class when he heard the loud speaker. "Jeremy Gilbert please report to the principal's office."
"Damn." Jeremy grunted. After sighing and lowering his head he walked to the principal's office finding the door already open he walked in and took a seat the Principal then walked huffing he was very upset as he closed all the blinds and locked the door.
There was unsettling quiet as he took a seat. Then he spoke. "Causing a scene with Shinichi? What is wrong with you Jeremy?"
Jeremy paused for a second not knowing what to say. "Look I'm sorry I thought I could get some answers."
The Principal sighed understanding Jeremy's reasons. "The Bennet girl? Yes I heard a true tragedy however Shinichi is a crafty player he's not the consigliere for nothing."
Jeremy just leaned back trying to calm down. "Yeah I know how manipulative that bastard can be."
The Principal nodded in agreement. "Yes however I imagine that Shinichi didn't lie about a new player in town someone new has been pushing product on the streets only they aren't just selling to supernatural beings. Also and I don't know how to tell you this…"
Jeremy suddenly became nervous not knowing what to say. "What is it did someone else die?" Jeremy asked alarmed.
The Principal nodded no to him before stating it verbally. "No lately the reapers who collect souls of the dead and rescue them from the witch spirits have noticed a disruption in the witch spirits now normally the Celestial Court does not mind them unless they cross a line that is when we intervene however lately someone has been disrupting them someone has been making the ghosts disappear."
Jeremy took a deep breath taking in what he just learned. "I see should I make inquiries with the dead?"
"Yes. Also I don't want you making a scene anymore we can't get the enemy riled up. That is all leave and continue with the usual song and dance protect the town and your loved ones from the real danger while they live in blissful ignorance I know it's not an easy job however you agreed to it when they brought you back." The Principal waved at him to leave.
Jeremy smirked as he got and started to leave opening the door.
"One more thing before you go your sister is now a vampire, are you prepared to do what needs to be done if it comes to the worst case scenario?"
"Yes." Jeremy said firmly as he turned his head back to his superior.
The Principal gave him an intense glare. "Good hunting." Jeremy smiled as his boss said that closing the door behind him as he left. The principal then looked up at a cross hanging from his wall and recited the motto of the Court. "In the name of God all impure and dark souls shall be banished to eternal damnation."