the future....the land was corrupted...
a desolate, deserted wasteland...
the earth was filled with terror...
all this was ruled by a dark lord....
his powerful minions were deafeated, one by one…
by a single samurai… and his magic sword....
the dark lord wished, wanted a specific demon… back in his army...
he had escaped from this place, escaped from his master!
AKU raged, knowing someone other than the samurai, had been plotting against him....
he ordered for every single one of his warriors, to search....
search for Demongo.... but to no avail...
it almost seemed as if he had vanished...
the days passed and the lord's anger grew stronger...
his patience had limits...
after all the waiting, the searches finally got something....
''what a fool'' he thought, to himself...
he found a part of the demon's essence....
it was simply hiding within the emptiness of space...
this warrior was too arrogant... to egocentric to stay by it's master's side...
no wonder Demongo had to let it free....
Aku tortured him... wanting it to call over his master... to summon him...
he let the vampire stay isolated for days... without anything to feed on...
his armor was dented and covered with dirt... he was exhausted... almost unable to move...
he tried to shut himself down, as often as he could....
so when the time came where he could escape, he would have enough energy...
he wished he could transform into mist, just like real vampires...
his cape was torn, and ripped in pieces...
he had to resist... the temptation, he had to do it for his master...
......the day came....
some rebels stormed into the prison, crowding the area with their rage...
starting an un-expected riot, they broke every lock, every cage...
finally, HE was free.
he left, and took refuge in an old, abandoned temple....
lacking energy... he couldn't feed himself.... he called on his master... wanting him to help...
his database was losing memory... erasing...
the robot was 'dying'.... slowly....
he grabbed the dust in his hands.... let it fall from his grasp....
he looked to the ancient ruins.... the cracked, broken statues....
Demongo had been able to sense him from afar... even across dimensions, and without energy...
he could feel the vampire.... weakening... reaching his limit...
it was not so difficult to believe, seeing how he was a 'robot'...but….
NOS-4-A2 was not what one would call...a 'normal'...MACHINE....
no...he was far more than that...
he had become 'useful' to the demon, but also proved to be quite troubleome,
especially with the tasks that were given to him...
in many ways, he was too 'similar' to the demon...always challenging his every order...
in the end, though.... he had no will, but to carry out his wishes...
NOS-4-A2...the 'Energy Vampire'....the predator....
Demongo scoured, and searched the land...cautiously...
he knew that if AKU sensed him, he would be in terrible trouble...
he made his way towards the ruins....that abandoned temple...
he could very easily tell, and sense that the vampire was there....
it wasn't so hard to believe....after all, they had once been a part of each other....
the demon swiftly landed to the floor...making haste...
his eyes gazed over the broken statues...the damaged walls....
"...show yourelf...bring yourself to me...."....he closed his eyes...
"...or perhaps..."
...he concentrated his energy at the spot, where he could sense him....
the demon vanished into a cloud of smoke...and re-appeared, right before the energy vampire....
"...i've made my way....to you...."....
the demon kneeled down to the broken vampire....he pulled him up, gently....
".... at last...."....
he held onto his weak, metallic body, firmly...
"....let us leave ... this place....."....
with that said, they both vanished...
Demongo knew where to take him...the one place he would be most comfortable....
within his coffin... somplace with plentiful energy, and machinery at hand...
the demon smiled as he flew....with this 'monster' in his arms...he stared straight ahead....
in his mind, he knew....yet, he still felt the need to ask...to be sure.....
"...where do you wish for me, to take you?..."...
they both flew into the emptiness of space.....
"...make haste....as time is NOT on our side...."......
the machine let out a horrible scream...
'' I... must ...feed....''
he was half there.. the sensations were so blurry... almost un-existant....
but, he knew it was him...
he felt Demongo's aura invade him.. once again...
he remembered...
his eyes glowed, weakly... he grabbed the demon's cape, moaning in pain....
''accept my apologizes... master.... just take me anywhere… I could... eat....''
the demon nodded his head, silently...
he pulled NOS-4-A2 into his cape, as they made their way past...what was...perhaps...
the one planet...the vampire could call...'home'....
"..."
Planet Z was too dangerous to land... at this moment...
Demongo traveled further....into the darkness, what seemed to be an endless abyss of space...
until they reached an all too familiar place...
somewhat charming, ruthless...rustic....
not the exact place Demongo wished to land... but ... ALL criminals were 'accepted' here....
besides, there wouldn't be anybody who dared challenge them....
the demon knew NOS-4-A2 still had his 'hidden' lair here, somewhere,...
he sought to take him there....to repair him....
they made their way towards TradeWorld ....
"my apologies,..but this place...shall have to 'suffice'....for now...."....
Demongo flew past the buildings, the people...all in such a hurry...they could hardly notice them....
"...we must make you.... well.... again...."....
Demongo finally arrived...and found the entrance at the back alley....
he flew with the vampire, inside the tunnel....into the darkness.....
The creature knew... he could feel he was in a safe place now....
he could feel the enrgy flow all around him...
so many victims, available with power....
he recognized the air.. he knew it was TradeWorld...
NOS-4-A2 didn't have any particuliar home... but it was enough for him...
he needed to feed.. on anything... even a little battery...
he would take any kind of power...
his mouth opened... the machine felt himself being carried through the tunnels...
only their eyes were glowing now...within the darkness....
he could see the metalic corpses of dead and abandoned robots...
he knew this would have no effect at all... but… NOS-4-A2 bit Demongo's arm,
piercing his metallic fangs through the demon's black skin...
he closed his eyes, the pain was so present...
his body shook, with a clanking metal sound....
Demongo eased his grip....and almost released the energy vampire, in that instant...
he still held onto him......even when his arm shot out in pain, all of a sudden....
he stopped, mid-air....and let out a moan.....
"...YOU-..."....
he pushed the vampire up against the corner of the tunnel wall....
trying to make him release his jaws....trying to free his arm....the metal fangs....slowly....
"......"
Demongo closed his eyes, knowing it was no use.....
the vampire would be as stubborn as he had always been....
although it felt uncomfortable...
the demon released a small stream of his own aura...his 'energy'... into the energy vampires fangs....
just enough to satisfy his hunger....
Demongo closed his eyes....
he had to be careful, not to give too much....or else...he could risk 'losing' himself....
NOS-4-A2 moaned... he felt his power returning...
he released his jaws from the demon's arm
''ooh yeeesssss....!!''
a large smile appeared on his face, he knew this was defying his master...
the robot let out a maniacal laugh....
he didn't care...
he even wanted to bite him again...
he would have even 'gained' this sweet power of the demon...
but he knew... Demongo would just break his mouth open...
''at last....''
he chuckles, looking to his master… blood drooling down his mouth...
'' my, my... we had to see each other in such circumstances?... such a shame.... ''
he licked his lips wanting to bite again…
he wanted to feel the blissful power flow in his robotic body...
'' my apologizes...master…''
he said 'master' on an arrogant tone.. almost taunting the demon...
Demongo quickly put a hand to cover the wound on his arm...
shaking his head...he let out a small chuckle...slowly letting his laugh grow...louder...
echoing eerily...within the walls of the tunnel....
"...Eheheheh.....you....FOOL...Ahahaaa!!!..."...
the demon turned, to face the vampire directly....
"...remember....YOU are NOTHING....without ME...."....
the grin spread on his face...
"...watch yourself, vampire....i do not take kindly to your actions...."....
a more serious expression came upon Demongos face, as he regained himself....
the wound healed almost instantly....
"...that's far enough...."...
he parted his cape, motioning towards the coffin at the center of the lair....
"...shall we proceed?...."...
he stared at the energy vampire, with a smile he knew would 'annoy' and 'irritate' him....
''ghe... ''
NOS-4-A2 frowned, crossing his arms.... floating in his lair....
''I am perfectly fine without you.''
they couldn't co-exsist in the same room..
they were somehow, too 'alike'...
the arguments would be endless... they would fight, maybe for eternity....
the energy vampire sighed...
''can we put away this little game for an instant?''
his round eye had a little sparkle as he looked over his shoulder ...
the machine took a large wire and bit into it,
electrical sparks shimmered around his fangs...
he closed his eyes, feeling more power flow inside him...
''aaaah yessss...''
NOS-4-A2 turned back to look at Demongo...
''mmmh, I shall make your presence have a good reason for ''being''...
he gave a small laugh...
'' I can't stand having you with me.. this is true....but!
I may have a task you could help me with..."
a sly smile spread across his face...
" if you aren't enough powerful enough for this challenge..... then.... ''
he made a little movement with is hand...
he was trying to manipulate his master with a little 'talk'...
he was good in these sorts of games... he was testing the demon's patience...
he didn't remember how Demongo would have usually reacted, to these kinds arguments...
Demongo put a hand beneath his chin, and let himself lean up against the vampires coffin...
with his other hand...he traced the lettering, playfully...
"...oh, my dear NOS-4-A2...i have taught you well...."....
he let out a small giggle...
"...a scheme?....ahh, so you've been plotting....something...."...
Demongo tapped his fingers onto the lid of the coffin...
"...a surprise, perhaps?..."...he smiled...
he was having too much fun....
a 'battle' of wits....oh, how he enjoyed these games....
he let the last comment pass him, completely....
he knew....they both knew...who was really in 'control'...in the end.......
"...tell me...what exactly you have in store.... "....
''aaaah, Master Demongo...''
NOS-4-A2 folded his cape over his body, smiling....
'' if you ask so kindly to speak my mind, then...''
he tapped his lips making a little metallic sound...
'' I wish to appropriate a person, make her my possession...
but you see, she is well guarded... I would be pleased... to have 'assistance'''
NOS-4-A2 laughed...
''in exchange....''
he approached his coffin, slamming his both of his hands on it...
'' I will protect you from being detected by AKU...
he is searching for you once again... and I may have… a useful device…
to prevent this from happening....''
he knew that the demon couldn't make a deal with him, without having something in return...
he already did much to the robot… NOS-4-A2 had to keep the balance in perfect stance....
''does this deal sound enough good to you, demon?''
with one movement, he caressed Demongo's cheek...
Demongo felt the cold, metallic touch, of the energy vampire...
he closed his eyes, and took in the sensation....
"...sounds....delicious....Aha...."....
the demon brought himself back to the moment,
he moved his hand towards the vampires, and pulled it away, gently...
he stared into those haunting, red eyes....
"...you have someone you seek?....someone 'precious' to you?...."
Demongo let out a small chuckle...
"...Ah!... a posession...!...".....
the look in his eyes became somewhat more 'serious'....
"...fascinating..."....
just after that moment, upon hearing AKU'S name...
the one he had been running from, this whole time....
the one he tried to 'escape'.....the demons eyes slightly widend...
he was curious....
"...you've....intruiged me....yes...."....
Demongo gazed at the small golden clasp, the ornament that held the vampires cape closed...
he put a slender finger to NOS-4-A2's chest....
"...and just HOW do YOU plan to 'protect' me?...."....
he smiled, as he soflty stroked the vampires cape....
"you would have ceased to EXISIST....if I hadn't come for YOU...." ....
he turned his head to the side...trying to hide a 'concerned' expression on his face...
"be grateful....my Master didn't decide to...kill you, off...."....
the machine made a scary scream...
'' I am only 'grateful' for one thing... being here right now....!
your master tortured me, he wanted me to summon you, so he could find you...
I... NOS-4-A2 have escaped! I fell in pain, for YOU...!...''
the energy vampire stared at the demon, with a serious expression...
'' I already protected you, and I shall continue... if you… give me something in return..
I require attention...I want possesion... I want all the energy I could eat...''
NOS-4-A2 put his hand over the demons, pressing it more on his own chest....
'' I might have appeared 'weak', after this attack..... but next time…
I shall be prepared... don't underestimate me...''
He chuckles...
''and YES... this is indeed someone 'precious' that I seek.... master...''
he looked embarassed for a moment, tugging on his collar...
he cleared his throat
'' now, you will just have to trust me.... you know what I am capable of....''
the machine licked his lips...
he was hungry again…
the demon's powers were invading the air with delicious waves of power....
he could jump on him at any second....
Demongo sensed the vampire...he watched his movments, his motions...he listened, carefully...
"...and here I had thought....you were incapable.....of...."....
he didn't dare speak the word...not just yet...
he closed his eyes, and felt the warmth eminate from the energy vampires chest...
he was a machine, yes...but....not entirely cold....he had some 'heat' ....
Demongos smile faded...
he stared to NOS-4-A2, remembering what had just happened, moments before...
he didn't want to think...or imagine...what his Master had done to the vampire....all the torture...
he didn't want to think...what AKU would do to HIM...if he ever found him, again....
Demongo let out a small sigh...
he wasn't stressed at this point...he knew how to keep 'calm' in these situations....
but, he was very...'perplexed'....
"NOS-4-A2... ."...
he hestitated, for a moment...and looked away.... but then,,,returned his gaze....
"...i shall agree, to assist you...in whatever it is you need,,,"...
he carressed the vampires metallic hand ...
"...i shall return the favor...willingly..."....
the smile returned to his face....
he could feel the vampires 'desire'...the never-ending hunger...for energy....
HIS energy....
"...should you decide.......if you dare to BETRAY me, in any way, whatsoever......."....
he leaned his head close to the vampires shoulder...whispering....
"...I promise to bestow a fate upon you....worse...than that, of my Master...."....
he rest his chin lightly, on the vampires shoulder...
"...i shall take you....trap you within myself...once again...."...
he turned his head,...
"...and we shall suffer....TOGETHER.....
.......for ETERNITY....".....
NOS-4-A2 felt pleased, to have a wish that could be granted....
but as he heard his master's last words... he growled....
he never wanted to go back there...
he would thirst, and his miserable existance would be worthless...
he didn't want to be 'essence'... trapped again...
''yes yes.. whatever...''
he struggled, and tried to push Demongo away from him...
''it is not MY fault if YOU have trouble keeping me under your control...''
the vampire stopped the fight, pouting.... folding his arms....
he didn't like to have orders.. he just wanted to defy them, afterward...
just because he hated it, he hated to be forced into doing something,
even if it was a simple task...
'' I GUESS, I shall NOT betray you...''
he growled of anger, after saying this...
even if he hated it... Demongo was his master...
NOS-4-A2 had to do everything he asked...wether he liked it or not...
his strong will and mind, 'allowed' him to argue, and have his own thoughts....
but he always ended up doing what the demon asked...
Demongo giggled, as the energy vampire broke their 'connection'....
"Ah...so, we have an ACCORD!..."....
he put his hand his heart...almost acting dramatic...
"...MARVELOUS.... we've found something....we BOTH agree on...!..."...
the demon parted his cape, and gave a graceful bow...teasing, the energy vampire....
"...now then...your plan...."...
he clapped his hands together, in amusement....
"...please.....elaborate...."....
he couldn't stop smiling...he loved how stubborn the vampire could be...
he loved how he had no 'fear'...in showing his true, real 'feelings'.......
Demongo motioned for the vampire to come to him....
"...tell me…. all that i need to know......
.
what is the first thing we must do...?"
''heh... don't play with me, Master... I know you are doing so''
he sighs... looking desperate.. then looks up at the demon with an amused expression....
'' you never got tired of playing with my mind, I presume... oh well....''
as Demongo asked for the plan, NOS-4-A2 tapped his lips...
he was re-loading the data....
'' ah YES!''
he joined his hands together, and floated.... turning, to face the demon...
NOS-4-A2 cackled...
'' Master, I will ask you if you could help me kidnap....
an individual.... from....Star Command....
someone I wish to have....for my own.....''
the robot closed his hands in a fast gestitude...
''we must inflitrate Star Command, and steal her in her slumbers...''
the vampire came in closer to Demongo, running a claw on his chest....
''and you my dear Demon... with your amazing powers...
will need only to....disappear....with...her highness...
...I will then, put down the defense system…
and drain all the energy from their mother board...!...''
after his monologue, the energy vampire released a powerful, evil laugh...
Demongo closed his eyes, in bliss at the vampires touch...
secretley, he loved this ...but he would never let him know...
he promised to never let his servant...have that 'advantage'....
his grin grew, he shook off the feeling...
"...Ah...so she is ROYALTY?..."...
the demon eyed the vampire, curiously....
almost, feeling a sense of . . .'jealousy' . . .
"...just what exactly,,,,do you plan to do,....to this Princess...?"...
perhaps he was getting into 'uncomfortable' territory, asking such a question...
but, nonetheless...he wanted to know....
it wasn't as if the energy vampire had a 'CHOICE', anyways....
"tell me, WHY...wny is SHE so IMPORTANT....to you...?...."
NOS-4-A2 coughed in his fist, mumbling something....
Demongo closed his eyes, and gave a false, kind, smile....
his aura eminated such a powerful 'negative' energy...he was losing his patience.....
he pulled the vampire close to him....
"...yes? ...what was that?..."....
he opened his eyes, looking face-to-face.....smiling, creepily....
"..... i'm afraid i couldn't hear you... the first time...."
NOS-4-A2 looked embarassed, he felt the negative aura... and it made the vampire worry.....
his hands shook....
he hesitated... but came to hold the demon, in an embrace....
''...I..ahem....*cough* Iwishtotakeadvantageofher....'' he quickly said....
his disk hard drive made a strange noise....as if something was spinning at a very fast rate...
'' Master... I… require energy....''
he tried to change the subject...
even though, he truly needed energy.... right now.... he waited for a good moment to say it...
to escape from something he didn't want to answer....
Demongo let himself into the vampires 'embrace'....
he released a small sigh...then, a laugh...
"...Ah...very well, then..."...
his expression...almost seemed.. .'un-readable'... not empty, happy, nor sad.....
almost...emotionless, in that instant... .but, not for long....the smile quickly returned....
Demongo wished to avert the question, as well....he would find out, at a later date....perhaps....
he took the thought out of his mind....maybe in time,...the energy vampire would come to see.....
Demongo swiftly parted his cape....breaking the silence, of the lair....
"I suppose.....we shall have to find you ...some....energy....."
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