This is for Letheo. Candy is in the Twelfth Tower and is in utter destruction to save her friends that Carrion openly tortures.
Clive Barker so owns these characters!! I'm one of the proud owners of Letheo.Candy!!
I'm an assasin. Well, an assasin in training. I can't, won't. She is nothing, nothing but an assignment. A way to keep the meds comin'. She is nothing to me.
Candy fell to her knees. Clenching her stomach, her eyes focusing into the crystal ball in front of her. Tears welled down her face and the men watched. One was pleased. He was getting what he wanted. Emotion, a reaction. The other, wasn't so pleased. He wanted to bend down on his knees, take her into his arms, and comfort her.
"Oh, look at that," his master said running his finger over the glass. One of the figures jumped, red blood ran down his leather flaps.
"Stop," She screamed. He didn't listen.
"Oh, did that hurt? I don't think you are feeling any pain." He snapped his fingers. Another man lost an antler and four of his brothers snapped to the ground. "Hmm."
"Alright," She screamed. "Alright." Her voice softened and she doubled over.
"Alright? Alright, what?" He asked.
"Pick me apart, I'll answer your questions. I'll be your lab rat!" Candy's face was red and hot tears poured down her face.
"But that's not what I want you for," Carrion said, "Well, actually it is. Letheo, take her to her room. I'll come get her later." The young man stepped forward and hauled her to her feet. His arm wasn't stiff but comforting. She didn't fight against it. The door closed behind them.
"It's all my fault." Candy whispered. "Malingo and John's brothers." She ran her fingers over her eyes. Forcing the tears out of her face. Her harsh breathing caused her to cough on her own saliva.
"Are you alright?" Letheo asked.
"No, what do you think? Honestly? I'm horrible. I've caused so much trouble. I shouldn't have ever come here." Letheo looked at her, eyes wide. Her room wasn't far from Carrion's chambers.
The room was big and soft. It was the lightest room. A white chandelier hung from the ceiling, the bed spread was white - embrodiered in gold.
"What is this place?" Candy asked.
"This is, or was, going to be Princess Boa's room. Carrion told me that she was the most perfect and beautiful person in the world so he made this room to be the best in the world." Candy's curiosity grew and her eyes began to clear.
"Why did he want to keep me here?" Candy asked.
"Um, I-I can't tell you." Letheo shrugged his shoulders. "Sorry Candy, I can't. If you want to get out of those wet clothes, there are some dry clothes in that closet." He turned to leave.
"Don't go," Candy said reaching out for his shoulder, "Please. You are one of my only friends." Letheo's cold heart skipped a beat.
"You need to change." Letheo said. "Carrion will come looking for you soon." Candy's hand rested on his shoulder. She could feel his skin changing under her hand but she didn't care.
"I need you here." Candy's eyes pleaded. "Please, just someone, someone I can talk to, that I can relate to." He turned to face her.
"Alright, I'll stay. But you have to change so you don't get sick." Letheo smiled at her. He sat on a large sofa as she disappeared to change. All the gowns were too large for her. Except for one. It was small in comparison to the others. Boa may have left it here after a gruesome visit. It was light purple without any extravagent designs. Candy slipped off her orange shirt and purple pants. The lavender gown was light, weightless on her. She almost couldn't tell that she was wearing anything. The straps were thin but it was cut high in the front and back.
"Letheo? Are you still here?" Candy called as she stepped out from the closet.
"I'm here." Letheo answered. He stood at her voice and looked at her. Something within him jumped. This girl, wasn't a girl anymore. She was older. More adult. She didn't look like a victim of his any more. She was slender, probably from so much running but she looked like a woman. One that Letheo had never seen before, at least not alive. His mouth gapped silently.
"Hi," She tilted her head. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, sorry." He stretched his hand out to her and she took it, blushing. "I'm sorry."
"You already said that."
"No, not that. I'm sorry for bringing you here." Letheo's voice reflected his remorse. "I wish that you hadn't been such an easy catch. That I hadn't been so successful.
"You and me both." Candy's cold fingers were warm beneath Letheo's.
"But I don't regret it." Letheo replied.
"What?" Candy's eyebrow rose. "What do you mean you don't regret it?"
"I-I can't tell you that either." Letheo said he turned and Candy could see his tinged face.
"Yes you can. I promise I won't tell the Dark Lord." Candy smiled.
"Dark Lord? Don't you mean Lord of Midnight?" Letheo asked.
"No, I mean Dark Lord. Midnight is dark isn't it?" Candy replied.
"Yeah, okay." Letheo nodded. They sat in silence for a moment. Letheo's heart pulsed causing his reaction to change him quickly. The color began pulsing into his face.
"That's really attractive," Candy said. She wanted to say hot but was unsure of how he'd reply.
"I'm sorry," Letheo said, "I should go." He began to stand but Candy held his hand.
"I'm not being sarcastic." Candy smiled. Her face burned and heart raced faster. His mouth tipped upward. She looked into his eyes for moments. His control was beginning to waver. He reached up pulled her closer. She didn't resist and came closer. She could smell his breath. It wasn't minty fresh but it was welcoming. He could smell hers. She parted her lips, naturally biting at her lip when Letheo took it as an invitation. His lips pressed against hers. Hot and uncomfortable. His arm that had rested across the couch snaked it's way down around Candy's back at her side.
"I hope you are decent." Carrion's voice echoed from behind the door, fumbling at the handle. Delaying long enough for Letheo to disappear. Candy was left in shock, her eyes glazed at the events that had occurred. Letheo was under the bed.
"Hello my sweet, how are you?" Carrion asked sincerly. Letheo watched as they left the room together. Her lavender dress swaying so beautifully behind her.
I can't be thinking these evil thoughts. The worst I've done is think these things. I can't do this. I'll ruin my future. I'll be banished to Efreet again and I'll be dead.
He stayed in her room afraid a minion of Carrion's was standing outside the door. He was trapped in there for who knows how long.
He could hear her screaming. He pained for her. Wishing he could take the bullets. Answer her pleas of mercy, of deliverance. It was a long time before the screaming stopped. A large, musky smelling giant began pulled Candy into the room resting her on the bed. Letheo had to hold his breath afraid the beast would discover his hiding spot and take him to Carrion. What if Carrion found out? What would happen to him? Not even he knew. How many times did Letheo witness his master crying out hopelessly for this girl? He had no idea how long it would take before he could leave. He crawled out from under the bed as the light went out. The moon and stars shone on her beautiful face. There was nothing more beautiful to him than watching her rest there. Hair sprawled against the pillow. Her chest barly moved as she breathed, her voice hoarse from screaming.
"I'll save you," He whispered, kneeling by her side, "I'll save you from this wretched place." His scaling hands brushed against her face and she moved. Her eyes fluttered open and smiled at him.
"I'll save you too."
Together, one day. The hardest part? Evading Christopher Carrion for that long.
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Alright. This is going to be a two chappie story, maybe three. This is the first one. An introduction to the plight. So how are Candy and Letheo going to stay together hidden for that long? Will Letheo get out of the room without Carrion's knowledge? What will happen if Carrion finds out? Not even I know so stay tuned...DUN DUN DUN!!