Erik hated walking the streets during the day, but he loved that he was always the last to leave the site. It was always late; long after the hot Persian sun had set and the moon was high in the sky. It was peaceful. Erik often enjoyed his walks home from the site he was free to listen to the music in his mind or just enjoy the peaceful night. Everyone safely tucked into their beds, not knowing that the Angel of Death was just outside their window. He didn't often enjoy those kind of thoughts, but they were true nonetheless. As Erik came closer to the palace he caught a shadow from the corner of his eye in an ally way. He kept going; knowing that whoever it was they surly are smart enough not to attack him. Then a scream, a horrified scream of a young girl. "Help! Please somebody!"
Erik didn't know what possessed him to do what he did. Normally he would never run to the screaming girl, normally he would just harden his heart and walk away. But this time he couldn't help but run to her. From the front of the ally way he found the girl, who looked about nineteen, curled up in a ball on the ground clothed in nothing but old rages and a cloak. Erik looked around to see if an attacker was running off but he saw none. He bent down next to the girl and gently touched her shoulder. "Are you alright?" He asked her softly as he heard her cry.
She looked up at him only enough for him to see her blue eyes. She sniffled a bit then explained "He came out of nowhere." She sobbed. "I don't know where he went, but I swear he almost killed me."
"It's alright now. Are you hurt? Do you need help?"
Keeping her head low she moved her legs and moved out of her ball position into another one. "Well, now that you mention it," The girl quickly pulled out a knife and pinned him down on the ground putting the knife to his throat. "Give me whatever money you have on you or I shall take it myself." She had been faking the entire time. Erik couldn't believe he didn't notice it, but then again he couldn't believe her beauty. Her flawless face shined in the moonlight and her determination was only intensified by it. Her hair dark blonde draped over one side of her face and highlighted her deep blue eyes.
As she began to search for a pouch of money he asked. "Do you know who I am?"
"I'm not stupid. The Shah's assassin." She replied her eyes never leaving his.
"Then why do you attack me knowing what I'm capable of?" He asked as she found his money.
She smiled a wicked little smile that he had to admit he enjoyed. She leaned in close to his ear. "If you know what you're truly capable, why haven't you killed me yet?" She gently kissed the exposed side of his face and jumped up running off.
Erik was quick on his feet chasing after her. He followed closely until they were almost outside the city. She slowed down as he disappeared into the shadows and quickly checked behind her turning into an old run down building. A group of men stood in the room and one turned to her as she entered. "Ah, there she is." He said smiling at her.
She threw the bag she stole from Erik to him "Just make sure I get my cut." She demanded.
The man spread out his arms "Oh, now come on Christine." He said moving toward her. "Isn't this the kind of life you were looking for?" He chuckled "Adventurous."
He lifted his hand and stroked her cheek. Erik didn't know why but that small gesture filled him with envy. She batted his hand away. "The palace would be a step up from this." She bit back.
As she started to leave he grabbed her roughly by the arm. "Does that mean I'm getting permeation to turn you in?"
She quit her struggling and looked at him. "You wouldn't dare."
He got closer until he was only inches from her face. "Try me. I'm sure the Shah would be delighted to have you in his bed." Even from where Erik stood he could see the fear in her eyes. "You see, we can get along. So long as you do as you're told."
He let go of her arm and looked to the door way frozen as he saw Erik standing there. Christine looked up and saw the man frozen in fear turning to see Erik. It was safe to say that the fear in her eyes had doubled. "You stupid girl you lead him here!" The man yelled at her.
She frantically turned to him. "Please! No! I swear I didn't!" But the man would have none of it. Infuriated and frightened he slapped Christine across the face sending her to the floor. Erik sprung into action going straight for the leader. Grabbing him by his shirt collar Erik threw him up against the wall holding him high off the ground. "You know, it's not very nice to hit a lady." Erik said.
The man scoffed. "Shows what you know." He said through his teeth. "She no lady. Just a little whore."
Erik's yellow eyes flashed hot and angry. He tightened his grip around the man throat and watched him drop to the floor dead. When he turned all the other men had vanished and the girl, Christine, laid on the floor. She had gone down pretty hard and when she hit the floor she had cut her head. Tears streamed down her face and as Erik approached her she tried to put herself together and get back her tough little act. He knelt down next to her. "Now, I shall ask you again. Are you alright?" She looked up at him and couldn't believe his words.
"What, are you not going to kill me? Go ahead and get it over with! Either way I'm dead." She snapped at him.
"And how exactly do you figure that?" He asked.
"Simple, if you don't kill me now you'll take me to the Shah for the damn reward he has out for me, and once he has me he'll either kill me, or I'll kill myself." Erik saw how she was getting a little dizzy he knew that she would pass out any second.
"What did you do that would put you in such a position?"
"What do you care?" She said trying to stay awake. "You're just another one of his little puppets. You're just the man that's going to kill me." And those were her last words as her body went limp she fell forward into his arms.
She needed help and if he was to take her to a doctor they would more than likely turn her in Erik couldn't have that. He thought of a plan quickly and acted on it. Erik placed the hood over her head so no one would see who she was, then carried her outside. He placed them both on a horse and rode off to the place. Erik took one of his own secret entrances from the stables up to his apartment. He gently placed her on the bed and removed only her cloak and shoes placing them on a nearby chair. He left the room and returned with things to help her cut and a long sash.
Erik took the sash and wrapped it around her arms then tying it to the bed. If she was to awake while he was not in the room this way he knew that she wouldn't run and get herself into trouble. Christine he thought. Christine, I wonder just what you have done. I wonder just who you are. Christine, I wonder why I feel so attached to you all of a sudden. You are the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. Why do I even bother with helping you when I know you will only shun me later on? Oh damn it! What in the hell have I gotten myself into!
SSOOOO... should I keep this one going or just stop here and delete ... If you guys want me to keep going I'll have more up soon ... Let me know ... ;)
