Chapter 4
Alastor paced to the front door, after giving a fake smile to the other detectives, who were currently in town. She fled outside. When she stood outside she breathed out slowly to get her heartbeat to normal. This was nerve wrecking. Being nice for a change is hard. Especially with him. Even being mean was hard. Alastor never knew how to react to her boss. Even when they met for the first time. They met when Alastor was eight years old. He hadn't changed since then.
She remembered that she was very impressed with his elegance and confidence. The first time she saw him was with another vampire following Morrison to the Devil May Cry. She met them outside when Alastor was…. Spying on Dante. Hoping to find a way to make him keep his promise of buying her new clothes. Lady and Trish were out of town. And because business hasn't been good (when has it ever?) They've been bored. Dante challenged Alastor to a game of cards, which Alastor won. He promised to take her shopping. But he never did. Said something about not enough money, needed to pay rent, tax and food(food, you mean pizza's and strawberry sundae's) . And he told her that she didn't need any of the expensive stuff. Alastor was very mad at him and decided to spy on him. Even if it was in plain sight. She made sure he got her message. If you promise something, you must keep it.
At least, that was what her late mother always said. And she kept it to heart.
She was sitting on a container when trio arrived. Alastor felt them coming. It was not hard to feel the energy of them. Especially Kenzo. He gave off a great vibe. His strength together with that confidence. It made Alastor stare with wonder but also full of suspicion. The vampires spotted her first, of course. Alastor looked back, turning her face into a frown. Morrison spotted her a few seconds later. He laughed and waved at her. "Hello Alastor." He walked towards the girl. Alastor jumped of and tried to hide her suspicious look. It didn't work. The vampire chuckled and gave her an amused smile. Morrison also noticed my suspicion. "These are some old friends of mine. They are coming to request an audience with Dante." Alastor looked from Morrison to the vampires with a big frown. "What does a 'vampire' want with a demon hunter. Surely you could turn to your own for help." Alastor said, without concealing her distrust. Morrison laid his hand on her shoulder and pinched it like giving a warning. But Alastor ignored it, her attention on the leader. The vampire, Kenzo, smiled amused and stared back. His yellow eyes pierced deep inside hers, but Alastor didn't back down. Even if she was a bit intimidated. "Something only for the ears of grownups, little whelp." He looked at Morrison and gave him a curious look. "Well, are you going to lead the way?" he asked ignoring Alastor's glares completely. "Wait, if you have business with a demon hunter. I'm a demon hunter as well." Alastor growled while the others started walking again. "Alastor…" Morrison said but was interrupted by the vampire. He walked towards her, and took a moment to study the girl. He chuckled and raised his hand. Alastor flinched when his hand reached for her. But instead of a hit, he stroked her red hair. Alastor looked up in surprise. "Such a feisty little whelp aren't you. But as I said, we've come for your master. Be a good girl and entertain yourself for a while." He turned around and continued his way to the Devil May Cry. Alastor stood there staring at them till they went inside. Then she balded her fists. She didn't know how long she stood there. She still stood there when the three man came out of the agency. Dante let them out, with a bit of a troubled look. Alastor paid no heed to her teachers confused look. But glared at the man walking towards her again. Alastor held in her breath, trying to look brave. The man chuckled walked past her. She looked to the ground, still feeling angry. But the footsteps of the man didn't go further. He stood right behind her. Alastor could feel him. "So little whelp, still here? Is your pride hurt?" The man chuckled. "Don't worry little cub, you're time will come to prove your worth. We will meet again." And with that the man left. Alastor looked behind and watched while they disappeared. Then she looked behind and saw Dante stand in the porch. He looked in the same direction the man went. Deep in thought. Alastor walked towards him. She studied him for a moment before asking him the question, which boiled up inside her. "Who was he? What did he want anyway?" She asked, a bit irritated. Dante looked at her and shook his head. "Doesn't matter. I'm going out for tonight." Dante walked back inside and grabbed his coat, twin pistols and rebellion. Then he left without a word.
Strange how Kenzo hadn't changed much after that. What was also surprising was, that he did tell the truth at that time. They met again. Not how Alastor would have imagined it. As a kid she dreamt of teaching him a lesson of two of humility. But that was not the case. The time they met, Alastor was broken. She was not the cocky kid anymore. She'd lost everything again. Her friends taken away and in grave danger. Her sister, who proved herself to be her most feared enemy. The worst thing was that Alastor didn't know how to find her friends before it would be too late. Her sister was driving by madness and lost all humanity she had. Then he came and had all the answers for her. And the only thing she had to do was to form a contract with him. Little did she know it would bind her to him for life. She was so full of self-pity, resentment and anger. She didn't notice the real sacrifice she had to make. She became his puppet and sealed her fate. It was not something she was proud of, especially afterwards. She became something she's always despised. By killing the one, who had always been closest to her. By killing her own sister she became a demonic knight. True clan leader of the Oroshi clan. She had become full demon, almost lost all of her human side. It burned away. But before she'd shed off her human, she was saved by her ward. An act she'd always remember, with warmth and also fear. Because she still could turn into a true monster. She would always have to fight the demon inside. She would if she wanted to stay with her friends.
Alastor sighed again and forced herself, again to the here and now. She looked around, still standing with the files in her hand for the front door of the office. She shot a quick glance to the windows of the office. Her gaze stopped for a moment on Kenzo's office. He stood in front of the window watching at her. It felt like he was trying read her thoughts and emotions, as always he looked right through her. Alastor felt the color of her cheeks redden again and ran away. She had to be alone for a while, to think about other things, to focus herself on the task ahead.
After she felt like she had covered enough distance between herself and him she urged herself to slow down. She reached a park, one where she spent a lot of time as a kid. The old swings were still there, a bit worn, but looked still sturdy.
She walked towards the swings and let herself slide on the swing. The same one where she sat on most.
She opened the file and looked through it. It seems Edgar hadn't make much progress as well. It seemed like there was another family that has fallen victim to this cult. There was no evidence, but Alastor got this gut feeling. It is no coincidence that a new cult appears, and murders started happening. But how can she connect them. The police was almost at every site. But let nothing drop out to the media. Best thing is to go to the police… But without rousing suspicion. But infiltration is not my cup of tea. I need Lady.
As if getting a sign Alastor heard her phone ring. She saw that there was an incoming call from the Devil May Cry. Please, let it be something!
Alastor answered. "Alastor here." "Hey, hello kitten." Alastor's mood turned a bit downwards after hearing the voice on the other side. "Hello Trish." She answered. "Huh, doesn't look like you're happy to hear from me." She nagged. Alastor sighed. "It's not that, I'm on a case and it doesn't go my way. I'm in need of some progress." Alastor heard chuckling from the other side. "So I've heard. That's what I called for, kitten." Alastor jumped off from the swing, in this action dropping the files on the ground. "You've got something!" She shouted. Then she looked around a bit embarrassed. She now noticed some other visitors to the park, other than herself. She waved at them, feeling her cheeks burn a little. Then she focused on the call. "Hello, kitten?" "Yes, I'm still here. Will you stay at the Devil May Cry for a while. I'm coming over!" "Uh, sure. Love to see you again." Alastor smiled. "I would love to you to too, big sister." Alastor was sure this made Trish her day. From the moment Trish entered her life, she adored Alastor. She saw her as a little sister… or pet. Alastor wasn't sure. But this was some good news. Alastor picked up her papers and paced towards the Devil May Cry.