Adopt a Scorpion

by Lamia of the Dark

Oneshot. Crack. Where did Salem's pet end up when she decided to get rid of him?

DISCLAIMER: RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth. Pet Shop of Horrors belongs to Matsuri Akino.

~ Adopt a Scorpion ~

"There we go! Good as new," Count D said, smiling serenely at his new pet.

The scorpion flexed his freshly-healed tail. It moved easily, and without even a single twinge of pain. Almost as though he'd never been injured. (Not that he would ever forget the events that led to him being abandoned here by his goddess.)

"Oh, thank you, Count!" Tyrian cried, tears streaming down his face as he threw himself into D's arms. "You are truly my savior, my light, my god now. I will serve you forever."

"There, there," the count murmured, as he rubbed Tyrian's back soothingly. "I'm sure you'll fit in here just fine." Almost as an afterthought, he added, "And please don't sting Leon, no matter how rude he might be..."

~end~