Rise of Dark Ones.
A/N: I do not own Kim Possible, Darkstalkers or Red Earth; they belong to CAPCOM and Disney respectively, Lucky S.O.B's.
Well here we are once more my friends, I know it was a while but like I promised this story is still alive and kicking. Hope you enjoy it; I truly do since it took me a while to get back in the saddle for this one, and there will be more drama later on as well action as I will introduce another well known character of the Darkstalker franchise.
As a heads up I will be writing down some challenges in my profile, since many of the ideas I have would be too time consuming for me at the moment and I am curious what another writer would do with them if they are given the chance to put them in action.
Speaking of challenges a Mr. Aanonymous came to me with a challenge I sadly could not take regarding a cross of KP/ Jason Bourne series. If anyone wishes to know more please get into contact with him.
On with the show folks!
"Werewolf Ron speaking"
"Private thoughts"
"Normal talk"
"Whispering"
-Media or transmissions-
Chapter 11 part 1:
A dance to remember… or not.
Both supernatural disguised fighters charged at each other, the school's impromptu assembly waited with an abated breath as they awaited the clash…it soon came it rapid succession.
Ron spun on his left leg to deliver a roundhouse to the teacher's upper torso, Leonidas ducked under the kick and rose to deliver an uppercut the moment Ron faced him. Ron countered by bringing his hands down on the moving fist while jumping back to use the momentum to his advantage.
"Improvisation on the go, very good Mr. Stoppable."
"Thanks"
Both engaged one another again, this time with Leonidas on the offensive as he swung with his right at the young man followed by the left after Ron blocked, however when Ron attempted to block this strike Leonidas grabbed his defending arm and pulled the lycan towards him where he then scooped him up onto his shoulders and dropped him down. Ron however placed his hands forwards and turned the fall into a roll to gain some distance from the muscular man.
"That was a close one, you're definitely faster than you look teach."
"Never take anything to face value in life my young friend; it will rarely be that kind to you. Now are you ready to continue?"
Leonidas asked as he took his stance once more to fight with the young disguised Lycan.
"Let's do this." Ron replied as he took one of his own.
With that said they went at it once more, Ron struck a right-left-right high kick combo in quick succession which Leo countered using his forearms to block the kicks. Ron then went for leg sweep right after the final kick but the gym teacher saw through that strategy and jumped back from it.
Undeterred the teen sprung up from the floor towards him, managing to grab his shoulders Ron pushed the older gentleman backwards to ground him but his play was unsuccessful as Leo placed his knee up in time to throw him over.
The Talbain descendent landed flat on his back, though he had prepared himself for the fall once he realized his plan had been foiled. Sensing an incoming strike he rolled to the right, it was a good thing he did as the teacher had risen quickly and tried to stomp on him, not wasting any more time he rolled onto his shoulders and jumped back into position.
"It has been sometime since I have enjoyed a good spar like this; let's keep up the pace hmm?"
The man spoke cheerily before he rushed in again and Ron had to be ready as he knew that lowering his guard would be dangerous even if it was a spar.
As they clashed once more in this spar, their impromptu witnesses were riveted to their seats as they watched the once outcast hold his own against their gym teacher.
Steve Barkin was shocked by Stoppable's skill, as a former Marine CQC was a must in the field when in a situation where ranged firepower was lost and he could tell that the kid had the goods that would make his former squad mates green with envy. He could also tell that whatever the fighting style he was using, was not a soft one, it was made to hurt people and hurt them badly and possibly leave them either out cold or close to dead, NOT the kind of style one expected to be present in a civilian.
*Cheese and crackers! Where the Devil did Stoppable come by such a style? I wouldn't peg him for a fighter but damn if he ain't showing some guts here today. And that Leonidas fellow is certainly fast for someone of his build, definitely not someone to look at and consider incapable to find.*
The former soldier turned teacher kept a keen eye on the faux battle being waged before them. He wasn't the only one…
Near the floor two women were looking on with keen eyes.
"It's him; it's really him…finally, after so many years, we have found him fully awakened. Jon would be utterly happy to know that his line has not died out."
Tessa whispered with a note of happiness at finally being able to meet the descendents of her departed and beloved friend.
"I found him you mean, and you can celebrate later…"
Morrigan calmly spoke as she continued to gaze at Ron
"…what I want to know is if you can feel anything out of the ordinary with him."
Tessa did not appreciate the woman's attitude but given what she told them regarding her bout with the young Lycan, something that was neither informed nor had approved by either Leo or herself, she chose to do as asked and used her magical senses to peer into the boy's soul for anything out of the ordinary.
*Let's see…minute traces of the seal and a curse, will have to ask him about that, a blood seal which means he opened Talon's letter. I can also see that he uses the medallion but where is…ah there it is! Hmm, interesting…*
"There is something there all right; I would need to get a deeper scan to ascertain its nature but right now it is dormant."
"Whatever it is made him powerful, I had the still healing bruises on my body to prove it."
"Well serves you right, attacking him like that out of the blue. What were you thinking pushing to that level when he is still barely experienced?"
The sorcerologist hissed at the disguised Succubus, she was glad she erected an illusion barrier to maintain their cover.
"I was merely curious about his abilities nothing more…"
She spoke before looking at him in a way that set off alarms in the other woman's head as she knew that whenever Morrigan said that, there was MORE on her mind that a mere test of a being's abilities "…and perhaps his levels of stamina."
The Empress finished with a coy smile.
The implications of that were not the least bit lost to the witch as she glared hotly at the disguised Succubus Empress of the Makai Realm. She knew that it was to be expected from Morrigan due to her race's well known reputation to both men and women, but Ron in her mind was NOT ready for such things.
"You must be joking Morrigan! He's just a teenager for goodness sake, not another of your…your…"
"Fuck buddy I believe are the words you are looking for."
Was the shameless reply she got from he smirking Succubus as she liked it that she got the witch to react to that.
"Irrelevant!" Tessa cherry red face was either the result of her anger or embarrassment, regardless she pressed own
"…what is relevant to this discussion are your lascivious intentions."
"My dear Tessa, my intentions are nothing of the sort."
Morrigan's voice took an innocent tone as she played with her hair. Though considering her reputation, her race, and her personal…track record, innocence was something she never had in her life. And everyone, including her knew it.
"You don't fool me one minute, what possible reason beside the obvious one could you have to seek him out?"
"Should I remind you who is the Empress here, little witch?"
The head of the house Aensland no longer looked innocent but rather imposing, however Tessa ignored this in favor of protecting the last of the Talbain Clan. She owed John Talbain and his people that much after all
"I care not for your title or power, not this time Aensland. He is far too important to have you go around risking his life for some frivolous, and most likely deadly, game of cat and mouse. You said you would help yet all I am seeing is you hampering and acting selfishly with little to no regard for his wellbeing. He is not some simple being you can take to your bed and do who knows what to him and discard him as you please!"
"You do not get to judge me, and for your information my interest in him is more than just to get another bed warmer, though frankly…"
Here however Morrigan spoke with a smile on her face as she recalled the morning's incident
"…I wouldn't mind it in the least considering what I think about him right now."
"What in the name of the Makai Realms are you talking about?"
"Let me spell it out for you my dear, dear Tessa…"
Now the powerful ruler of the demon realm stepped up to the other woman with little regard to her invasion of her personal space Not that she cared considering her people's nature and also the fact that she and the witch did not get along in the slightest.
"…if he is indeed as powerful as I suspect he is, than finally after so long, I may have found the one to rule by my side."
Tessa's jaw almost unhinged upon hearing those words coming out of the Succubus' mouth. She tried to sputter out a response but the words, even the sounds failed to come out for a good long while. And even when she got SOME of her mental faculties working it still did not do much good.
"You…you can't possibly mean…mea…He…but…"
Morrigan ignored her companion's ramblings as she turned her gaze to Ron. It softened somewhat as she looked as the blonde fought against Leo, she was briefly taken back to the past when she would look at Jon and Leo spar, then Jon and his first born.
*Oh he will be magnificent once he masters his family style, and it will do wonders for his physique and stamina.*
She thought with a tinge of lust in her mind, she turned to look at the gathered students to gauge their reactions to Ron's combat technique.
Most of the men wore looks of astonishment and approval from the outcasts and lower tier students, fear, jealousy and indifference from the bully's, jocks and higher tier students.
She then looked at the women attending and was hardly surprised to see the growing desire in their eyes.
*Humph, how quaint…from what I overheard they never batted an eyelash towards him before his heritage gave him a rather substantial boost, except for one girl. Typical of those who do not bother to look beyond the surface of things and people. Now then, where is said person in this morass? Ah there she is… *
She soon spotted Tara, though she was not alone as Bonnie, Monique and Kim were there with her.
Morrigan focused on them to get a better read on them, most people weren't aware that succubus and incubus carried within them a certain empathic ability that bordered on telepathy which allowed them, depending on the circumstances.
Then again, since only a handful of humans knew of the Makai realm, let alone sense it properly without instruction and knowledge, then it was not hard for them to not notice. This ability was naturally used by her people to better find their chosen mates and suit their needs or prey to enhance their experiences together as they fed on them.
*Hmm, the blonde clearly has feelings for him her eyes alone tell that much, the black teen feels some attraction but is overshadowed by feelings of familiarity and friendship, quaint indeed. Rockwaller is attracted yet fights it due to her belief in this school food chain ideal. And Miss Possible… Oh my, my, she is struggling even harder than Rockwaller, I wonder if this has been brewing for a while now? I do love a good competition, nothing makes me feel more complete than having a challenge to my charms.*
The Empress chuckled at what was to come.
"Let the games begin…"
With the girls in question…
"Girl, you have been holding out on me." Monique told Kim as she was quite frankly astonished with what Ron was doing as both he and their Gym teacher were putting one heck of display.
Kim said nothing but smiled proudly for her friend.
"I've never seen Ron move so fast, even as the Mad Dog." Tara spoke out as she kept her eyes fixed on the actions of the two in the center of the mats.
They watched as Ron did a series of backflips to gain some distance from his opponent, Bonnie wide eyed at the act.
"That's…impressive, for such a spaz I mean."
*How is he doing this!? He was such a zero and now he's doing things that only me or Possible could pull off!*
"You mean for a hunk, don't you Bonnie?"
Monique asked slyly at the tanned cheerleader hoping to get under her skin, and Bonnie's reaction was ample proof that she did it right.
"I don't have any idea what you mean." Bonnie's denial was not really all that felt given her blush.
"So Kim, who are you going to the dance with?"
Monique asked casually while maintaining her attention on the action.
"Oh I haven't asked anyone yet."
"Well word is Mankey has been asking about you and said dance."
"He has?"
The auburn haired girl asked in genuine surprise as she had been struggling to get his attention for a long time. To have HIM do the asking was surprising.
"Yep, word of advice girlfriend? You need to jump on that action ASAP."
"You think I should? I mean every time I get close to him I flake and turn into a mess."
"No big girl! Trust in the Mon, the Mon is good."
The fashion expert spoke confidently to her friend.
"Well…" biting her lip in nervousness as Monique looked at her expectantly "…all right, I will ask Josh."
"Good, now OTB."
"OTB?" Kim asked she usually did when her friend slipped into Monique speak.
"On to business, you and I are going to find you a dress."
"Let's not go overboard just yet Mon, I have to have a date first before anything."
"Uh guys I think they're about to finish." Tara spoke up; her attention had been on Ron the whole time as she was astounded her crush by his skill in his family's art.
With Ron and Leonidas…
*Truly this has been a pleasure, the boy has taken well to the combat style his ancestors wielded, though it could use some further refinement.*
Leo thought to himself as he looked at the young man who had given him a great spar.
Ron was of a similar mindset, over the course of the sparring session he had come close to using more of his supernatural strength, the man before him simply pushed him more and more…and a part of him liked it.
*Kim is good but never drives me this hard, and this guy is intense, he keeps coming up with ways to counter me at every step and make me do the same…it's like he's knows my fighting style or something.*
No further words were said as they engaged one another once more, Leonidas going for high right hook while Ron performed a left high kick to counter the blow, when the blow struck the larger man's forearm the momentum allowed Ron to spin back and strike a kick with the other leg to the man's abdomen that pushed him back a few feet.
Ron was back in position and shoulder charged to his mid section that pushed the unprepared man further back…
*Now's my chance!*
The teen thought as he jumped up to deliver a dropkick, something outside of his style but improvisation was allowed in order to further its development.
Leonidas however was done being pushed back and caught the young man in the air and power bombed him to the mat.
"GUH!"
*Time to try out that maneuver I saw on this T…V the humans of today are so fond of.*
Leo quickly turned the boy over onto his stomach, grabbed his legs and executed a textbook Boston crab submission maneuver on the young man.
"Argh!" Ron could not help but cry put as his back was subjected the painful pressure of being placed in such a position.
"I would submit now Ron, because from what I know of this move it is rather painful.
Students cried out for him to hold on and fight and he did indeed try to get some leverage to break out of the hold, unfortunately the only way to do so required for him to tap into his supernatural strength and would raise questions he did not need.
So he tapped the mat quickly, thus he was let out of the hold by his gym teacher who helped him get up after resting up for bit.
The faculty and the students applauded the impromptu show they witnessed as they had never seen such a grueling match up, even if it was just a simple spar.
"You all right there Ron?" Leonidas asked his pupil.
"Yeah, just a sec…" the young stretched back until some pops could be heard as he reset his back "…ah, much better."
"Not bad for a first time user of that little maneuver, I should see wrestling more often."
"Well you sure got me good with that power bomb when I tried to drop kick you."
"Is that what it is called? Interesting name, another thing will have to take note of, however those moves you used, what is this school you practice?" Leonidas asked, though he already knew what it was and was simply keeping up appearances until he and Tessa decided to approach him.
"Oh it's a family style, taught to me by a relative I just learned of."
"It is rather impressive, a hard style focusing on quick precise shots in areas that cause the most amount of damage correct?"
"Yeah, though I ain't no master yet, but my teacher says I am getting the hang of it."
"Ha ha ha, if that was you as a novice I hate to think what you shall do when you reach your full potential. If you like we can spar after school to further your development."
"Hmm, I'll check my schedule, though if there's a mission I'll have to bail."
"Of course, I shall await your answer eagerly. It has been some time since I had a good sparring partner besides my son who could push me to work for my victory."
*Not since Jon and Talon at least.*
He thought wistfully as he remembered sparring with the werewolf's and the better times before the slaughter.
"Well I leave you now Ron as I must discuss something with my colleagues…" he spoke before looking over the young man's shoulder and spotted several women he had seen him with earlier approach."…and you have some friends to speak to."
Ron turned and saw Tara, Monique, Kim and surprisingly Bonnie approach him. Kim carrying a towel for him.
"See you later teach." Ron spoke and waved goodbye before heading towards the girls.
"Goodbye Ron, I am sure we will see each other soon."
*Knowing Tessa and Morrigan it will be quite soon indeed, I just hope we can prepare the boy for what is to come…*
The disguised Darkstalker thought as he remembered his promise to his oldest friend before the end of his life and his clan.
*…I will protect him Jon, I will do everything in my power to make sure that history does not repeat itself old friend.*
The girls soon reached the young man, who took the towel and remove the sweat he accumulated, not noticing three girls paying close attention to his body as his shirt clung to his well defined muscles.
Monique elbowed Bonnie who was entranced before leaning in and whispering into her ear.
"Regretting not asking him out sooner yet?"
Bonnie had no reply but to turn away…though her cheeks blushed and her eyes strayed back to Ron.
"So ladies, liked the show the Ronman put on?" He jests with his well known smile.
*SQUEAK* "Awesome!" Rufus supplied on Kim's shoulder.
"It was amazing Ron! What was that you used? Was it some kind of kung fu?" Tara asked innocently enough.
"Nah, it's a style a member of my family uses and thought I would do well to learn."
"Well it paid off on our last mission, huh Ron?" Kim said with a wink as she recalled how he took on the mummy and Dementor's goons head on using his fighting style, though at the time she thought they had it in the bag with the undead pharaoh until Anakaris went berserk and went all out.
*And like it or not he wasn't the only thing out there that can give us trouble, what with this Demitri and Morrigan running loose…and who does she think she is going into a strangers practically naked in that slutty get up!*
Kim unknowingly frowned as she recalled the morning's incident. Even if that woman…was a Succubus and Empress of the Makai she was not going to let her sink her talons or whatever on Ron. She might not be into the supernatural, but even she heard of the Succubae, and the mere thought of her getting her hands on Ron filled the redhead with anger and jealousy, as well as worry.
"Sure thing KP, though I do hope we don't run into anything like that guy again." He spoke while also hoping not to run into Morrigan as well…and not just because of the fight as he beat down the memories of her seductive body pressed against his own or the smoldering kiss she left him with in the morning before showing herself in that extremely….
*NO! NO THINKING ABOUT THAT! BAD RON! KP WOULD MURDER YOU FOR THAT*
"What guy?"
Monique, ever the curious girl asked as she always did enjoy hearing what new adventure the two teens and mole rat were own.
"Uh a guy Drakken pissed off at the museum and has a distinct dislike for teen heroes." The blonde lycan spoke quickly.
"Right…okay I'll let that pass and find out what really happened later." The ebony skinned teen let out with a determined look in her eyes Kim and Ron knew all too well.
Tara broke in at that moment with a slight blush as she spoke to Ron.
"Uh Ron, when would like to practice for the dance?"
"Oh uh…how about after school tomorrow? We can take my scooter to your house and practice there, cool?"
"Sure Ron, that's okay." She smiled happily at the chance to spend time with her crush.
"Well I'll go get my gear and then we head on home KP."
"Sure I'll wait by your scooter."
"Got it, come on Rufus." And with that Lycan and Mole rat departed the company of the ladies, who also left to their respective homes or rides.
Meanwhile with the trio of disguised supernatural beings…
"So tell me Leo, was the boy everything you hoped he was?" Morrigan asked calmly though she was eager to hear what her fellow Darkstalker thought of the young Lycan.
"Indeed he was, could use a bit more practice but I believe he will do great with the Wolf Claw style perhaps even take it to further heights than Jon and Talon did."
He spoke up with a proud smile on his face, though he noticed his second oldest friend was acting rather strange.
"You all right Tessa? You look a little flushed for some reason?"
"Huh? Oh i-it's n-nothing just thinking how best and how soon to approach him."
"Well why not tonight?"
Morrigan spoke up with a mischievous look in her eye as she spoke her next words
"That is what I'm planning on doing after all."
"What!?" Tessa let out in shock.
Morrigan stopped playing around and became serious as she knew that this next action would…how did the humans say it? Ah yes…blow the case wide open.
"We can't afford delays, even as we speak our departures and presence here could be known to his enemies as we run around like headless chickens. The sooner we reveal ourselves to him, the sooner Leo here can begin training him further in his combat style, And you my dear can educate him further on his unwanted opponents and rivals and I can teach him what he must know of the Makai especially of our ways and the dangers both seen and unseen. Regardless of how you feel about me, you KNOW that this has to be done.."
The Empress ended and waited for the other to finish considering her plan.
"She does raise a valid point Tessa, sooner later our disappearances will be found out. And you can wager a guess CERTAIN people will take great interest in the whole situation."
Leo pointed out.
The Sorcerologist bit her thumb as she silently agreed in part with what was being said, however se also knew what Morrigan spoke when she said she saw the boy as a potential mate.
*For someone of her caliber to consider him worthy is worrying in itself, her enemies will seek to influence him to get to her, or worse kill him to get even. I dislike…no I despise Morrigan, but even I know how deadly she is when she is enraged, she did NOT become Empress of the Makai just for the sake of her looks. But I want to know just what her intentions are for Ronald and if she planned this through, as Ronald grew up in the human world all his life…this might be a problem.*
"Morrigan, I need to know how far are you prepared to go with your plans for him."
"What do you mean how far I am prepared? I told you already why I am interested in him, what more do you need?"
*Ugh, I knew it…she did NOT think this through.*
"Have you considered his reaction when you tell him EVERY detail of your life with him? Remember he was not raised Makai but human, and from the look of things holds a sense of honor and justice that may not sit well with some of the actions of your youth. I can wager a guess when he learns of your…less that pure interactions with men in question, he will be LESS than willing to be your mate."
*Hmm, a good point I had not considered…sure I could probably screw him senseless, but I want more than just sex from him. I want an equal damn it!*
The powerful Succubus thought with minor trepidation.
"I…will let him decide but I will win him over Tessa, I will not let this opportunity slip me by when it is within my grasp."
Tessa narrowed her eyes at that, she looked deeply into the eyes of the disguised seductress who looked equally at her.
"I will be watching you Morrigan, do not harm him or you will see just how much power I wield."
Sparks flared from her hands as she said those words.
Leo looked between the two with both confusion and worry.
*What the in the nine circles did I miss here? Ugh, my wife and daughters don't give this much hassle why do these two do?*
After a tense moment Tessa departed with Leo while Morrigan vanished in a black mist, she had someone to call.
With Morrigan later in the day…
The Empress of the Makai had returned to her chosen dwellings in Upperton, in this case the presidential suite of one of its five star hotels. She was currently enjoying a warm bubble bath in the spacious tub of her room.
Money was no object considering that she had always come prepared when she visited the human realm…gold, silver and jewels meant the same here that it did in Makai.
*Of course we have more than monetary applications for them in Makai unlike here, shame many humans have lost the knowledge of the ancient ways. Now the humans in THAT time were worthy of notice…these 'modern' humans have no idea what they are missing.*
She thought as she relaxed.
"Hmm, how I missed these quiet moments…"
She spoke out loud as she stretched out her arms and legs and then a thought came to her mind
"…better contact Lilith, can't be kept out of the loop in case something happens."
With that said she rose from her bath and slowly dried herself with a nearby towel, before wrapping it around her hair and heading towards the bedroom unmindful of her state of undress…which soon changed as a flurry of bats surrounded her body and left her dressed in hip hugging red leather pants, black leather ankle length boots and a low cut white shirt closed together by a bat shaped figure around her stomach which left an abundance of cleavage exposed.
She picked up a small onyx ring she had carried with her when she first came, it enabled her to travel between realms and what's more communicate with those on the other side.
With a casual swipe she ripped a hole in the air from which her throne room could be seen, and sitting on it was her young sister Lilith. She shared the same physical traits as she did though with crimson wings on her back and head as well as fair white creamy skin, dressed in a similar way though hers was in a deep red and light gray as opposed to Morrigan's black and violet, however she appeared more a young teenager in her teens with short lavender hair and red eyes…and did not share in her sister's abundant "assets" as it were.
-Sister! — Lilith smiled at the sight of her elder sibling.
-My Lady. — Lucien, a tall green skinned demon with a green complexion and large ears, spoke with deep respect.
-Empress, good to see you it is. — Mudo, a short demon with the same green skin tone as his taller counterpart though his left eye was perpetually closed and he had a stitched cross on his forehead and as well as around his mouth; he also spoke with great respect in his own unique way.
Morrigan smiled at seeing her sister and guardians.
Something she treasured greatly after the passing of her father was her friendship with the pair, Lucien and Mudo had both been with her since her childhood. She had always gotten them into one form of trouble or other over the years but they never left her side once and always supported her when times were tough. She might act at times like she did not care, but she really loved them as her family.
Lilith was a different story all together, she was a form of her power separated at birth by their father that took a life of her own…though fragile at best, she wanted a real body and desired hers but in every clash they had Morrigan could never bring herself to strike her down, and that confused the young Succubus greatly until finally Lilith demanded to know why after all their struggles did she always spare her.
"Because…you and I are more than pieces of flesh and power, we are family, we are sisters."
Morrigan had gently replied as she held her sister in kindness and love. VERY rare things for a Makai to have, but she had it nonetheless.
It took some doing by the mages under her command but they succeeded in granting her a true body and from then on things only got better between the two.
These three were the only ones privy to seeing her in her moments where she wasn't a ruler but an individual, they were the only ones who knew how to comfort her during trying times like when her father passed or whenever she felt her burden was too much.
"Hello everyone, how are things going over there?"
-Boring! How can you tolerate this entire nonsense sister? – Lilith pouted as she said that.
*If this is what sis goes through every day then no way do I want the throne.*
-Madam Lilith please try to behave yourself, the last time you felt rambunctious you nearly caused an incident with the representative of the Hartland family.— Lucien chided as he nearly had a heart attack when Lilith decided it would be a good idea to test their devotion to her master by trying to seduce her…just for the sake of humor.
-It isn't my fault she look so yummy and innocent.— She replied with a coy smile, one Morrigan shared as she had done the same thing over to the members of that particular noble house.
- Send us to our graves, one day you shall. – The smaller of the two servants muttered.
"Oh hush now you two, you know that we do it because someone has to bring some fun in your lives. You would die of boredom which to me is worse than even death" Morrigan spoke sagely, though her image was ruined by the smirk on her features.
-Fun is a relative time with you my Empress. — Lucien added with a tired sigh at his ruler's antics.
To which Morrigan agreed with a smile, though she knew that she now had to be serious.
"Well enough of that, I have important business to discuss and it is imperative that no mistakes are made, is the room secure?"
She asked with utmost authority befitting her station, her tone had the two stiffen at attention for her commands while Lilith let her playfulness aside for whatever her sister was about to tell them.
Lilith activated demonic runes located on the throne while the demonic servant's eye's glowed as they sensed for spies or foreign spells in the area.
-The area is clear Empress.—the taller of the two spoke solemnly while his counterpart nodded in turn.
"Good, now what I am about to tell must not reach anyone outside of those I believe must know of the information. Much hinges on maintaining absolute secrecy until it is time to reveal to all what I have come by."
-As you command Empress. — Mudo spoke up.
-Is it dangerous to us sister? —
"…I am not certain yet, there are still unknown factors at work here and will need to be researched further before I can be sure."
Lilith frowned but accepted the answer before Morrigan spoke again.
"I have found the last living descendent of Jon Talbain."
THAT got their full attention as the group tossed aside their inner thoughts and looked at Morrigan intently.
*GASP!*
- I-Impossible, wipe out they were, the purge none survived! — Mudo exclaimed in shock.
-Indeed, Master Kreutz conducted an extensive search when judgment had been passed on Maximoff and his ilk. There were none to be found except the dead my Empress. —
"This we knew, however it seem Jon's old friends had a hand in misleading all for there was one survivor, the only reason no one ever found him was because he had his bloodline sealed away and lived like a human."
-I believe you speak of the Sorcerologist Tessa Nightgale? —
"The same Lucien, from what she has been willing to tell, she took Jon's soul and placed it inside an amulet while Talon was distracted, this was one of the factors that led to her being banished from the mage council..."
-I don't see why they get so stuffy about soul magic. — Lilith spoke with an air of dismissal over the subject.
"Probably because they didn't want it known they can do that or that a mere human had done something only high ranking Makai have in centuries."
-Considered a prodigy she is. —
"Anyway, she then sealed Talon's bloodline, making sure only her and Leo, the former head of the feline tribes aware of it. Now the seal is broken, and I must say, the young pup is rather good in his family style as well as wielding a power that interests me."
-Oh and how does he look? — The younger Succubus asked with a smile both servants knew quite well from their leader's use of it.
"Oh he is simply a dish, my dear sister…" Morrigan replied with no hint of shame as she recalled how she sneaked into his bed or what occurred in the morning
"…he makes an ever so wonderful bed warmer and he looks so adorable when he sleeps."
-Can I play with him? —
"Sorry Lilith but not this one…this one is special, I can feel it in my very bones."
*GASP!*
-Do you think he can be the one!? — The lavender haired Succubus let out in surprised, which was mirrored in Lucien and Mudo as they too were caught off guard by that possibility.
"…perhaps, but I must make sure that what I feel is indeed accurate." Morrigan confessed as she saw no point to lying to her sibling and confidants.
-I suggest you tread carefully Empress, if he is the one you have chosen to either rule by your side or to sire an heir with please also remember that he was raised as a human and not as a citizen of Makai. He will see things differentlyfor while he no doubt has recovered his heritage, the rules of the Makai realm will no doubt clash with his human sensibilities. Even more so for you considering how Humans view Succubae. — Lucien warned followed by his smaller compatriot.
-Our ways, understand he may not. —
"I have taken that into account, I will treat this carefully regardless of the outcome. Now then what I need you all to do is prepare, Lilith I want you to go see Xell Kreutz and arrange a meeting."
-You sure that is a good idea? I don't fancy becoming a barbecued Succubus. — The younger sibling replied with some nervousness as the leader of the Kreutz was known for his short temper, especially with the Aensland Clan after the incident that led to the destruction of the Talbains. Xell was not very pleased and still carried a great deal of disgust over the whole affair, especially to the Aensland for allowing it to go unpunished.
"He will not harm you Liith, he is aware how close you are to me and what reaction I would have should he or his servants harm you in any way. This could be the start of mending our relationship with his house since the massacre. I respect Xell and I want both our houses to be on the same side, especially against the ones who did the massacre."
Lilith gave a nod in understanding as she realized the importance of this meeting between her sister and the leader of the more primal members of the noble houses.
"Lucien, Mudo, I expect you to keep your eyes and ears open when I reveal this information to him. If I know Xell like I think I do he will let others of his family know and demand answers from Leo's clan, we must monitor the Beowulf carefully as they will not stand idle."
-Shall we intervene should they prove themselves a nuisance? —
"Hmm…"
*Good question, better be careful here, one wrong move and we risk civil war.*
"…draw up some plans in case it becomes necessary and let Xell know of them but swear him to secrecy, he and I both know that subtlety and subterfuge are not his or his flights forte and his spies and assassins may get caught if they try anything."
-As you command my Empress, will that be all? —
"For now yes, now if you will excuse I have possible mate to woo." Morrigan spoke with look of mischief in her eyes.
-Be sure to give me the details sis! — Lilith let out with a look herself that earned a pair of groans from the two.
The Elder Succubus simply smirked at her sister's antics before saying her goodbyes and cutting off the link.
*Now then time to pay Ron a visit.* she thought before disappearing in a black mist.
Stoppable residence…
After coming home Ron chose to relax a bit before hitting the books, he watched some TV made himself and Rufus a snack and took a nap later on. He may have learned to focus but he still liked to mellow out as he was known to do before his "changes" came.
After that he went to do his homework as he had promised Jon that he would try to do better in school, the fallen Talbain was adamant that he needed to get an education and focus on improving himself not just physically as he had been doing while training but mentally as well.
He still had some trouble occasionally but not as much as before as he tried to keep his word to his ancestor as he had shared some of his sensei's words wisdom to him regarding the word of a man before he had passed on.
"A man's word of honor is his bond; to willingly break such a thing is deceitful and dishonorable and should not be forgiven easily."
Ron took this lesson to heart as he could tell that Jon was being very trusting and encouraging of him and was expecting him to show that it was not unfounded to do so.
With his homework done, and more or less right, he took a shower as the days earlier activities when he sparred with his gym teacher had left him with a less than stellar odor so to speak.
*More like wet dog if mom's reaction was anything to go by.* the young lycan thought as he stepped out of the bathroom with just a towel wrapped around his waist while he dried off his hair. He spotted Rufus dozing off in his nest and entered quietly so as not to wake him up.
He made a beeline for his underwear drawer, however unknown to him a black mist had entered his room and settled on his bed, before long Morrigan laid comfortably on her stomach with her face cradled between her hands, legs crossed and smiling with pleasure at what she was seeing.
*Oh I have such wonderful timing!*
*SIGH*
She let out as he was in the process of removing the towel that covers his unmentionables. Something that she wanted to see since she was well aware that with his changes, his physical form would undergo 'upgrades' as humans put it. And she was QUITE eager to see said upgrades.
Unfortunately Ron's enhanced hearing caught her sigh and made him abruptly stop with his hands still on the item and slowly turn towards his bed. Upon seeing her he froze in shock.
"Oh don't stop on my account sweetie, but try to go slow I want to savor this little show."
She spoke in a slow and sensuous tone as she took in his form; she liked what she was in either form of Ron. However, Ron being the guy that he was reacted in the normal fashion. .
"AAAAHHH!" he screamed…
"AAAAHHH!" thus Rufus screamed as he was awakened by his owners yell.
Naturally Ron panicked at seeing her again as he had yet to get a feel on the dangerous woman. Not to mention the fact he had not forgotten what she had done to him when they first met. He quickly shook his head mentally before his hormones began conjuring images he was NOT in the mood to see. He would have backed up but his drawer prevents further movement.
"You again!?"
"I do have a name you know." She pouted at him.
"Why are you here!?" Ron asked again in shock as he tried to think up of a plan to get her out of his room without incident namely like what happened when his parents and Kim caught her, while Rufus for his part remembered seeing her and growled at the Succubus, he knew he would stand NO chance against her, but he was not going to let what she did slide.
*I do not need to have my parent's lecture me again! And I especially do not want another 'Talk' about sex! That only makes me wish to not think about how…NO DAMN IT!*
"I am not here to harm you, our previous encounter was meant as a test, I needed to know how much you knew about Jon's fighting style."
The powerful demon replied calmly as she realized it was best to defuse the situation before it got worse. She was here to talk, not fight, though her definition of fighting while in the proximity of a bed had nothing to do with pain…that is if it was all right. Taking a more traditional seat she waited for the teen to calm down.
Ron relaxed slightly but kept himself on guard, for all intents and purposes this woman was still more powerful than him, the only reason he won that fight was sheer luck and the use of a power he barely had any knowledge of. Not to mention the fact that he had to pull some extreme maneuvers to stop her. Along with trying NOT to let his hormones interfere with his concentration. NOT an easy feat when one considered the fact Morrigan's looks, actions, and choice of…wardrobe.
"Then…then why were you in my bed this morning? And why did you kiss me?" He blushed at that question, though she found it to be cute. She had to resist the idea of making him turn a hot rod red with embarrassment; there would be time for that later.
"Well I was tired and so sooore…" she stretched her body in a way that made his brain pause and his male instincts revel at her actions until he caught the sly look she gave him That woke him up from his aroused stupor and remind him that she was doing this for a reason.
"…I mean my ribs alone were aching, you naughty little wolf." She spoke coyly to him.
"Um…I'm sorry?" he replied though she waved it off as nothing more than a nuisance.
"Oh don't worry, it was my fault for underestimating you, besides I sometimes like it rough. And let me tell you young Talbain, you delivered it right nicely."
And there was the lustful look again that sent him off into another place, a place that by all rights he would have gone willingly had this whole thing with his heritage freaked him out a bit.
"Y-you still, uh, still h-haven't told me, um, why you are here."
*SQUEAK!*
"Oh no." the naked mole rat let out as he face palmed at his owners lack of skill with women in general. He might be an animal but even he knew that the question, in the face of a woman like Morrigan was pretty much redundant.
"Well about that, you do recall back in the warehouse I said some old acquaintance's of your ancestor knew you had awakened you heritage?"
"Yeah, you said they were looking for me."
"Well they have decided to come and visit tonight to explain some things to you they feel you should know, although my reasons for coming tonight are more of a personal nature." She spoke as she stood up from the bed and slowly walked towards him with a casual sway of her hips.
*GULP!*
*OH NO! PLEASE LET ME PASS OUT…WAIT! BETTER NOT! WHO KNOWS WHAT SHE'LL DO TO ME ASLEEP!*
"Y-y-you d-d-did?"
"Mmm-hmm, oh yes."
She now stood in front him with her eyes looking directly into his own, slowly her face closed into his own making the young man's blood skyrocket as her lips lightly grazed against his skin until they stopped near his ear. Her breath was warm and inviting; along with the fact he could SMELL her, made feeling her breath tickle his skin made him shiver like mad.
That further convinced him that Succubae were REALLY good at the whole seducing men bit.
"You interest me greatly Ron Stoppable…"
she whispered gently that made goose bumps rise, this plus her body's curvaceous form close proximity to his own started to both stir a certain part of his anatomy as well as a primal side of his animal nature that was demanding he take this willing female as his mate.
"...in a way that no man has ever come close to achieving. You have no idea just how that makes me VERY intrigued."
However Ron closed his eyes tightly while gritted his teeth and clenched his fists as he clamped down hard on that feeling. He was not some pervert no matter what this woman was bringing out in him, He had always tried to be respectful with women no matter if they liked him or not and he would not allow himself to be reduced to some randy dog in heat at the cost of his morals. He'd never forgive himself for it.
"I….think you need… to back away…please." He let out with some struggle as he tried to contain himself with some of the breathing techniques his ancestor taught him.
Morrigan did so while being quite surprised in seeing the young teen fighting his urges even when she was using some of her charms. This only made him more interesting to her as a young man his age and nature would have thrown caution to the wind and have his way with her. Not that she did not mind in the least that it happened right here and now, her being a sex demon after all since such things were expected of men being enthralled by one of her kind.
But still, among Succubae, the idea of facing a man who could RESIST their charms and powers of seduction was unheard of. The way that would be approached depended on the Succubae in question, if the man was someone she saw as mere prey, it would be an affront of her and he would be killed. But if the man in question was the Succubus' Destined Mate…then that would be the ultimate challenge for her.
And Ronald was already proving himself to be QUITE the challenge.
*Oh yes he will be mine, Tessa's objections be dammed!*
Ron meanwhile finally managed to bring himself back under control, though he still held the technique to make sure.
"Sorry, I needed a breather or else I would have done something I would regret." He told her in all honesty and a bit shamefaced.
"Ron okay?" his small friend asked in slight worry, though he received a smile that told him all was well now.
"I take no offense Ronald; in fact it speaks highly of you to resist giving in…most men would have just attacked and while I honestly would not mind being what I am, I must admire a man who is able to control himself and not act like a beast in heat."
*Though I was willing and able…pity. Even more so now that company is coming. Ah well, there's time still so I will make the most of it*
She thought to herself before her senses were tripped by the magical nature of her two companions closing in.
"…but best you get dressed as I sense the two I spoke off approach."
"Huh? Really?"
He asked as he and Rufus shared a look of surprise at hearing that.
"Oh yes, you will learn that ability as well in time and with proper training and help from myself and the others. After all we must get you ready if our presence is discovered by less than savory elements."
She spoke with all humor gone as she thought on who they must be alert for.
"You mean these Demitri and Jedah guys?"
"I see you have been told of them, no doubt by that quaint little trinket Tessa had made for Jon before he passed on."
"You know about the amulet!?"
"Of course as the creator of it and the spell that bound his soul to it are coming to meet you, I can guess you must have questions and we felt it necessary to reveal ourselves to you now while there was still time to prepare. Also an old friend of Jon and sparring partner will arrive with her to help you further your mastery of your fighting style."
"Oh, that's cool…and what will you be teaching me?" He asked innocently enough.
"Makai politics and decorum when in the presence of the noble's houses and clans that make up the governing body of the demon realm, survival tactics should you find yourself in the wilderness and such. Let's face facts Ronald, you will inevitably go to Makai for whatever reason and if you do not know what goes on there your stay will become a very lasting one as your corpse decorates its blood soak ground."
Morrigan spoke in a serious tone as travel through Makai was not for the faint of heart; survival of the fittest was the rule of that dominated the land. Any Makai who could not survive there was to be destroyed, she knew that for a certainty.
"...ok." a pale faced teen replied.
"You will be fine Ron, you are a Talbain after all and they were fighters and survivors to the bitter end."
"Ron be ok." Rufus spoke up to help reassure his old friend.
"Right…ok, just need to remember that. Uh better get dressed then since we have company coming."
He spoke quickly before he turned back at the drawer though he then remembered he was not alone and was about to politely ask the Empress to leave.
However he heard her footsteps move away from him and assumed she would do so with him asking her…that thought went right out the window as he heard his bed squeak.
Turning around he saw her casually sitting on it with her legs cross and looking at him expectantly.
"Oh don't mind me Ron, I won't make a sound."
"Uh, I can't dress while you are here Morrigan."
"Why? It's not like you have anything I haven't seen before and it is most certainly nothing for you to be embarrassed about. Besides I LIKE what I see."
She replied in all honesty, after all, she did LIKED what she saw and did not mind getting another eyeful.
Of course that did not make Ron the least bit relaxed, despite the fact his male human AND wolf hormones DEMANDING he just let her see what she wanted to see.
"Can you step out please?" he asked with a visible blush on his features.
*SIGH*
"Oh all right, I still say you shouldn't mind me being here…unless you want me to return the favor?"
Her tone suggested she was more than willing to do just that as she gave him a lascivious smile and narrowed her eyes at him.
"NO! I mean no I don't want that, just please wait outside my room and don't let my parent's see okay?"
He gently asked, he was quite sure he would be give in to his primal desires if the situation presented itself. And right now that situation was coming in WAY too fast for his liking.
*Have to work on his shyness, perhaps some nights in his bed will ease him to my presence…besides, he does indeed make a wonderful bed warmer. Not to mention he will be worthy mate and partner in the future.*
She thought mischievously to herself.
She silently nodded and stepped out of the room, him giving silent thanks before making sure she was gone and getting dressed quickly…all the while he wondered who his guests were and what comes next with this sudden turn of events.
Meanwhile…
After the events that took place at the Middleton Museum, the villainous pair retired to one of their hideouts to calm down after their brush with the supernatural. Shego was currently in her room resting on her bed as she thought about that night.
*Why can't I get it out of my head? I mean I fought a Mummy! An honest to goodness Mummy for God sakes! And to top it all off we were saved by a Werewolf, what the hell!?*
Shego considered herself a sensible and logical woman, in her line of business having all the facts and how they connected to one another was a must as one planned out their complex plans…
But now, now that world of logic and reason was being torn down and rebuilt to include an aspect that defied the boundaries of fact and enter what she once only believed to be fiction.
She had heard Monkey Fist was involved in something like that but she hardly paid any mind since the guy was crazy enough to genetically alter himself with monkey DNA, and that was firmly rooted in science.
But that raised the question, if Werewolves and Mummies were real, what else was out there lurking in the shadows? However further thought on the matter was interrupted by her employers yell.
"SHEGO! WHERE ARE YOU!? I NEED YOU!"
*Give me strength.* she thought dismally as she got out of bed and headed towards the control room where the blue skinned mad scientist worked.
True enough there he was in front of a massive screen where he usually had plans for his next take over world idea, this time however there was something else on she recognized, there on the screen was the security footage of both mythical creatures battling it out.
"You bellowed Doctor D?" she remarked with disinterest earning a grumble from him as he moved away from the screen.
"Ngh, yes I called Shego, I have recently come up with the perfect plan to help us take over the world!" The man proudly stated.
"And that is…?" she motioned for him to get on with it.
"Cloning!"
"…what?" came the deadpanned reply.
*Christ not this again.*
"Dr. D, you already tried that remember? Clone princess? Got her bitchy rival instead? Weakness to Cola mishap? Is any of this ringing any bells?"
"Shego, don't bring me down yo!"
"Oh good God he's trying to be hip again." She muttered to herself as she rubbed her eyes in exasperation.
"Besides this will be a new version of that plan without the mishaps of the previous one."
*SIGH.*
"Okay, I'll bite the bullet and ask how exactly does this 'new version' supposed to work?"
"I am glad you asked, first I went back to the drawing board and made sure the genetic sequencer will filter out that blasted soda flaw, second we will not use Kim Possible as a template."
"My contract…"
"Let me finish Shego…" he spoke up abruptly with irritation…and some caution as his assistant had a tendency to get snappy when he cut her off "…as I was saying, it will not be Possible we shall use but that." He spoke as he pointed at the image of the Werewolf.
Shego for once was honestly caught off guard by her employer's move; she decided then to voice the inadequacy of his idea.
"Are you out of your fucking mind!?"
"Shego, you know we talked about that kind of language in the lairs." He chided…
*FWOOOSH!* two hands were engulfed in green plasma when he spoke.
"….b-but I-I'll make it a-an exception t-this time."
"We don't know a damn thing about that animal and you want to go after it to make more!? What if we get bit and turn into one like in the movies?"
"Well, now that you mention it that may be a go…GLRK!" the blue faced man soon found himself being choked and shaken by the green skinned woman.
"You…are…not…even…entertaining…that…thought!" she spoke as she thrashed him about.
"Duly…noted… GUH!" He replied as he was released.
"And you can forget me going after that thing, it ain't in my contract that I go after Werewolves and other B-rated horror rejects." Shego replied with a huff before turning around and leaving.
Drakken merely muttered about ungrateful sidekicks before he sat down on the console and look for an alternative for capturing the DNA of the creature he sought.
*Hmm, what to do? Shego had the best chance with her powers…I have it! The internet shall provide me with the answer.* with that thought in mind he began to look through the world wide web.
"Monster/Werewolf hunter…" he typed in.
Naturally all he found at first were movies, shows and hoaky documentaries about the subject. It wasn't until he reached the one hour mark that a message popped up in his inbox.
"Hmm…what do we have here?"
-Darkstalker locator, procurement and extermination depending on need, fee negotiable, will guarantee success regardless of personal danger and no questions asked. Fill out questionnaire to prove you are aware of their existence and able obtain services.—
-Signed…B.B. Hood, professional Darkstalker hunter.—
"Hmm, this looks promising." He spoke out loud as he began to fill out the form.
Trouble was brewing on the horizon for our heroes, and it will take much of their courage to survive the coming storm.
To be continued…
A/N: Well there you have it; B.B. Hood is in the house and will make a lasting impression on Ron and the rest. It will be tricky but I do enjoy a challenge.
Speaking of which the next on the update list is none other than my Halo/DC cross, Amazon Arc…this will be quite the adventure eh?
On to some reviews:
Bagget00: I can't promise you that friend, whether I go with a single or harem pairing will be up to me and my muse. I hope you understand my decision should I go either way.
Rune Tobor: Thanks for the praise, but no Ron is the only one here getting the Darkstalker treatment and that is my final decision.
inuboy86: I would have believed a typical succubus would have pounced on him regardless of his feelings on the matter, when I wrote her I based myself on the comic book than any known mythology of Succubae.
CajunBear73: I hope the wait is worth it, as for Kim and Ron together, I need to make some decisions on where I will take this story first friend. You know how it goes with our muses, they are strange and bizarre creatures who tend to have flights of whimsy when you least suspect it.
snow299" Thank you, I hope o continue bringing quality work to my fan base.
chm01: Well she certainly got plenty of that huh?
sh8ad8ow: It took a while but here we are once more.
readerjunkie: Won't be the last time she surprises him.
