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Chapter 4: The Caves
Kinski had made it back to the old mining caves by sun down. He heard the sound of feet running towards him.
"Kinski! Kinski! You're back!" Babette said joyfully, as she hugged his legs.
Kinski picked up the child and smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She buried her face into him. It was the pup in her. In response, Kinski placed a tender kiss on her head. The love he and Babette shared was that special love only a godfather and goddaughter could have. Toledo had always wanted Kinski to care for Babette should anything happen to him. Kinski remembered before the attack, Toledo coming to him and appointing him Babette's godparent. Kinski refused to fall short of this covenant as long as he lived. Babette was the only person he ever truly loved since Kathleen. In turn, Kinski was her best friend.
Over the course of the next four weeks, Kinski tended to the tribe. He assigned chores, tutored the few children in the group, and helped keep the food supplies in good stock. All the while keeping his brethren safe and out of the naturals' line of vision. Kinski accepted this burden with the hope that Cabal would soon return. It was another week before Kinski could be free to see Meagan again. As soon as the sun began setting, Kinski prepared to leave. However, his longtime friend Peloquin had stopped him.
"Where the fuck do you think you're going?" Peloquin said with a low growl.
"I'm going on patrol." Kinski lied, hoping that the red skinned monster would buy it.
To Kinski's surprise, Peloquin grabbed him and slammed him against a wall.
"Don't fuck with me Kinski! I can smell your desire. You are lusting for someone, and it ain't one of our women. That's for damn sure." Peloquin then said darkly.
Kinski bowed his head. He couldn't help how he felt. After years of not choosing to take lovers, Kinski was ready to find a mate again. Peloquin sighed and released him.
"Just be careful." Peloquin continued softly.
Kinski nodded. With that, he left to see Meagan.
Meagan had returned from the Bible Study at the church. Never in her life had Meagan been so relieved to hear the debating on whose interpretations of the scriptures were more correct. Today's topic of discussion was Jesus' teaching about loving thy enemies. However, not even the freedom to question the words of Christ without fear of chastisement from her Grandmother could've kept Meagan's attention for long. Her mind would just go back to Kinski. Meagan tried reading the sacred text, but that monster had replaced every word in the Bible with his name repeated for the duration of the page. So she had sat. Not reading, not talking, but only listening; and even that had become a task too hard to do. She had just settled down with a hot slice of left over pizza, when she heard a knock. When Meagan answered the door, she saw the thing that had branded his name into her skull standing before her.
"Good evening Meagan." Kinski said.
"Hello. Please come in." Meagan said, the tremble in her voice clearly audible.
Kinski gave a slight nod and stepped into the house. He made himself comfortable on the couch. Meagan gracefully sat herself down beside him. She saw how lovingly he looked at her, and decided this infatuation had to end before it could truly begin.
"Kinski, we can't do this. It won't work. You're a monster." Meagan said, refusing eye contact.
"What does it matter? What are you so afraid of?" Kinski asked.
"I'm not afraid. I just don't think any relationship between us would be right." Meagan answered.
Kinski gently lifted Meagan's chin to make her look at him. His hazel eyes sparkled with life and emotion.
"You say you are not afraid, but you're still trembling." Kinski then said softly.
"You are in my dreams every night. I can't get away from you. You never fully seem to leave me alone." Meagan replied.
"I can say the same for you. I have dreamt you; and I will continue to dream of you. Unlike you, however, I desire no escape." Kinski responded.
Meagan then felt Kinski run his fingers through her long hair. Her cheeks once again began to heat up with blush at how he managed to pull her closer to him. Her heart began to beat violently against her rib cage. She was ready to receive whatever token of affection Kinski had for her. Then she remembered that he wasn't human.
"No. Kinski please let me go. We mustn't." She then said, her panic returning.
"Meagan, give me a chance." Kinski pleaded.
"No! As I said before, you're a monster! A hideous, disgusting, vial monster! I'm sorry Kinski, but there's no way I can feel anything for you!" Meagan answered, her serenity wavering as she spoke.
Kinski looked away as the pain of her scorn cut deep into his heart. It was just as bad as Kathleen's rejection. Without another word, Kinski got to his feet and left her home. Meagan locked the door and sighed. She felt sad for Kinski, but she had to do it. Didn't she? Yes, she did. She knew she couldn't love him. Could she? No, she could not. But if this was true; why did she suddenly feel so empty inside?
Kinski had a dark expression on his face upon his return. The night was barely half over. As he made his way to where he slept, he felt Babette's tender embrace.
"Will you play with me Kinski? No one else will." She said.
Kinski did his best to smile. He supposed just one game with Babette wouldn't hurt.
"Of course Babette. What do you want to play?" Kinski then replied.
"Hide and seek! You are really good at it!" Babette said joyfully.
This managed to cheer Kinski up. So Kinski started by turning around and counting. Babette giggled and ran through the tunnels. She then found a nice spot to hide. It wasn't long before Kinski appeared. He had followed her footsteps to this point of the caves, but lost track of her when she found her hiding spot. Slowly, Kinski made his way down the tunnel.
"Babette, I know you're here somewhere." He said.
Babette was doing everything she could to be as quiet as a mouse. She could hear Kinski draw closer and closer.
"Come out. Come out. Wherever you are." Kinski then said.
When he couldn't detect any sound or movement, Kinski decided a different approach had to be used.
"Oh Baphomet, whatever shall I do? I lost Babette! I cannot possibly tell poor Rachel that her only child is missing!" Kinski exclaimed, putting on the best dramatics he could.
Then he heard it. A soft giggle had slipped from Babette. Kinski then grinned as he continued to fish for more giggles. He then switched off the dramatics and used another tactic. Slowly, Kinski raised his arms until they were stretched out as if to reach something. He then started groping the air.
"Babette, I can hear you but I can't see you. Did you turn invisible on me?" Kinski said, as he continued to grab at the air.
This had earned more laughter. The laughing was louder and Kinski had followed the sound to a small crawl space in the tunnel. Babette came rushing out.
"You found me!" She then said, as she leapt into Kinski's arms.
Kinski hugged her and put her down. Babette then saw an all too familiar look cross his face. Kinski was going to do the unthinkable to her. He was going to tickle her; and he did. Kinski warmed up the assault by getting the sides. He then moved on to the armpits. Now that she had been weakened, he brought her down via tickling the neck area. For Kinski, this is the part where he went relentlessly savage on her. Poor Babette could do nothing as Kinski went for the final attack which was the back of her knees. The little girl laughed so hard, tears began falling. She squealed with laughter and begged for mercy, but was denied. Babette writhed as the tickle torture continued.
When Kinski had finally relinquished her, Babette tackled Kinski to the ground. She then transformed and pounced on him. Kinski began pretending to be in pain as Babette nipped the air at his neck in play. Toledo used to play fight with her the same way. Babette tugged at him and pressed her tiny paws against his chest and stomach. Kinski closed his eyes as he 'succumbed' to her vicious attack. Babette gave a howl of victory and nuzzled him with her snout. She then turned back into her human form and laid next to Kinski.
"Is it safe?" Kinski asked softly.
"Yeah, it's safe." Babette replied.
Kinski pushed himself up, and so did Babette. They were sitting side by side.
"She didn't mean it by the way Kinski." Babette then said.
"I hope you are right Babette." Kinski responded.
"Can I meet her next time?" Babette asked.
"If there is a next time, sure." Kinski answered.
"There will be." Babette replied.
The two then got to their feet and headed to where Rachel lived. Babette had begun to get tired and was ready for a nap. As for Kinski, there was work to be done.