Story 3: Shadowplay
Epilogue
Hun smiled to himself as he opened up the blind to the windows to his office. He did not care if anyone could see him, not like anyone could considering how high above he was and the nearest building that was as high had a bit of distance. He did not care. He just wanted to relax in the sun that was pouring in through the glass. He had every reason to celebrate. He had successfully obtained one of the three treasures, the Mirror of the Enchanted Maiden and he liked what he had seen so far of it.
There were a few times with the revealing glass where he could not see what he wanted, such as the location of the turtles lair. He had seen the new set up with their home with several rooms, new technological hub that took up most of one wall and the essentials. He couldnt find the location of where it was. He also couldnt see his victory over them. Every time he asked or every time he asked for something that has yet to happen the same damn thing happened, and that was nothing.
Oh but what he was able to see had been satisfactory. He was able to spy on several members of the Purple Dragons. He found Two Ton watching soap operas, Needles trying to hit on yet another girl, Knuckles trying to sneak a few Cuban cigars into one of the bathrooms with a few others, and Raz trying to sneak off for another date with that goofy turtle. He was also able to see images of his past. He watched him as he was able to beat up kids twice his age when he was a child. He watched his brief time playing football in high school before he started to work for the Shredder.
There were a few other things that made the mirror extra special. There was the fact that it was unbreakable. Gabby had also told him that the mirror can also reveal the truths about people. Like the jewel it can reveal demons that were disguised as people or people that were possessed by demons. The main difference was that while only the wearer of the jewel itself could see the inner demons, anyone can see what the mirror reveals when they look at it at the right direction.
"Now for a drink," Hun said as he approached his bar. He thought of making himself something like a martini or a different cocktail. As he stared at his bottles he had decided he didn't want anything too fancy. Just something he could mix with Pepsi. He decided to break out the bourbon. "Who needs the beach?" He asked as he mixed the drink into the tallest type of glass he had and was loaded with ice. Too crowded, sand gets everywhere and it smells funny. He removed his clothes and placed it on the chair before he sat down in row of golden squares on the floor.
"Hey boss," there was a knock on the door.
"Leave me alone," Hun shouted. He had just gotten comfortable and he wanted to drink and soak in the rays.
"But-"
"Are you deaf?" I gave you a direct order.
"Gabby," the Dragon managed to get out.
"What about her?"
"She's here to see you."
If it wasnt one thing it was another. He just wanted to relax and he wasnt going to be able to if he keeps on getting interrupted. However this was Gabby. She was just going to talk to him and he can just lay back and relax and speak with her.
"Uh what do you want me to do with her?" The Dragon asked.
"Send her in," Hun said as he laid a folded up a towel placed across his crotch. If he did somehow get aroused to the point when his turtle decided to poke its head out of the shell then she wouldnt be able to see it.
Gabby entered the office and headed back to where Hun was.
"I still owe you plenty of gratitude," Hun said when Gabby had reached him. "That was clever on your part."
"It's all part of the job," Gabby said as she placed her hands behind her head.
"And no matter how much you deserve it you will still say that phrase," Hun said. It was all about protocol with her.
"Correct." Gabby nodded her head.
"I wonder how long it will take for those freaks to realized they have the wrong one."
"This morning," Gabby answered. "I received a text from Urielle. She told me it was very sneaky, very underhanded, yet very clever and gave me a well done."
"I still don't understand your ways," Hun said before he took a sip from his drink. It was perfect.
"Well to be fair, I dont understand what you are doing right now."
"Catching some rays," Hun said. He inhaled deeply the sunlight felt great. "I noticed how good the sun felt on my skin. I looked up the information on the Internet and many kinds of turtles like to bask. I guess you could say that I was feeling my new instincts."
"The instincts of a turtle, or an average house cat?"
"Meow." Hun's response caused Gabby to giggle. "You don't laugh that often."
"Neither do you," Gabby said.
"There is not much for me to laugh at," Hun said as he took another drink
"Maybe you can answer another question for me. Why did you kiss that one girl turtle?"
"I-" he had to pause. He still didn't know why he had done that. He could have called her something along the lines of a disgusting freak of nature, but he didn't.
"You still dont know? I understand."
"Well at least one of us does."
"Is the mirror secure?"
"Locked away," Hun said. "And only I have the key."
"Good."
"What about you?"
"Charlotte said my assignment is not over. I'm still your protector."
"And baker?" He raised his brow bones.
"Any requests?" She smirked.
"None so far."
"How about some meat pies?"
"You can make those?" Hun sat up.
"If it can be baked then I can make it," Gabby said.
"And I look forward to it," Hun said. You are dismissed.
"Thank you," sir, Gabby said.
Hun leaned back against the floor and placed his hands behind his head. He had a great night and it looked like it was going to be a great day.
Chicago Illinois
Jay Vorst entered his mistress's study carrying the silver tray that contained their evening refreshments. It was part of a routine that shortly before going to bed they would enjoy their coffee and tea and have a good discussion. There was plenty to speak about that evening.
"I smell amaretto decaf," Mistress Lucy said in a chipper tone. She was already dressed for the evening, wearing a designer satin nightgown and silk bathrobe. Her feet were dressed in real chinchilla fur slippers. Her hair that was a mix of red and black was free from the tight bun she had it kept in all day.
"As you request Mistress," Vorst said as he set down the tray on the small table and removed the dome shape lid, revealing the two cups. One had her specialty coffee and the other had a cup of tea. He did not bring out any sugar or cream since he already prepared both cups to their preference.
"Any news about my bell?" Mistress Lucy asked as she picked up her cup. "Or my destroyer of worlds?"
"The bell is somewhere in New York," Vorst said as he selected his own cup. "I do not know the exact location." The bell was the last of the three objects they needed. The already had the blood gem ring and The Naturan Demanto.
"Don't worry about it, Jay Bird. I know you will find it." She took a long sip from her cup and closed her eyes halfway. "What about my warrior? Hows my servant's with that dimension spell?"
"They are still working on it. We have everything set in place, unfortunately we can not bring back any solid when we summon something from another world. It can only be a spirit."
"The spirit will do."
"There is only one thing left to do," Jay said as he pointed to the phone. "I will hire the hit man immediately to take out the one of twenty."
"Are you sure that it will be necessary?" Lucy asked.
"Can't be too certain," Mistress.
"Are you going to tell him what he is really hunting?"
Vorst shook his head. "The one we are going after seldom leaves his place of business unless he is in disguise. We will give him the basics. That should be enough." Take out one and then it will be certain his mistress will become the Dark Mistress.
