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Mary was strapped to a chair down in the basement of the Phantomhive Manor. Jonathan, Vlad, Libby, and Gwen were in the room interrogating her. All of them took turns getting information out of her. By far, Jonathan was more harsh then any of them. Mary had all of her fingers broken along with her toes. Her face was bruised from Libby and Gwen. She also had iron rods in her legs, arms, and her shoulders from Vlad. Jonathan grabbed her face and forced her to look at him, eye to eye.
"Other than Ramiro, did Victor have any other children?" Mary looked away from him and she tried biting her tongue again. Jonathan grabbed her cheek hard enough to force her teeth into her cheek. "Answer me, you little bitch" Jonathan said as she spit blood in her face. Jonathan wiped away the blood and let Vlad take over. Vlad had taken out a syringe filled with a white liquid. He injected it into her neck and broke the needle off into her vein. Her pupils became very large and she started to twitch violently until her body had relaxed. She was smiling in pure intoxicated bliss.
"Answer the question, does Victor have any other children other than Ramiro?" Vlad asked as the drug running its course made Mary a fountain of information. Everything she said gave them was an upper hand against Victor.
Sebastian and Maylene were sitting on the baloney. Sebastian was shirtless with bandages covering his wound that began to slowly heal. Sebastian was hugging her from behind and had both hands over her flat stomach. Maylene's hands were over his. The shock of nearly losing their child was enough to bring back memories neither of them wanted to relive. Sebastian kissed her neck and Maylene purred at the affection her mate was giving her. "Sebastian, what are we going to do about the baby?"
"What do you mean Maylene?"
"I mean what are we going to do in the months leading up to the birth and afterwards. England is too dangerous and Victor…" Maylene started to cry and Sebastian kissed her temple. "I'm just so scared because if Mary could get us so easily I'm worried who else he'll send." Sebastian brought her from outside into their shared room. She sat down on the bed and Sebastian sat next to her and prepared himself for what she was about to know.
"Maylene you know Flora, the heiress of the Campton fortune." Maylene nodded and he continued. "She was my pervious mate before I had cut the bond between us. After you disappeared I used her to fill the void. I was wrong and ended up falling for her, trying to forget you. Two years after we mated, she got pregnant and I was actually happy in such a long time. She didn't want the baby and she blamed me for everything she was going through carrying the child. When I wasn't around she would drink, smoke, and threw care in the wind before she delivered the baby. The birth was difficult and she was able to delivered Grace. Grace was very underweight. Grace had kidney failure, half of her right lung was deformed, and her heart had a hole. No one told me what Flora did to herself to try to rid of the baby. Maylene, every night for a week I had held her and stayed with her every time the doctor was treating her. One night I had left Grace at home with Flora hoping she would love the child and care for her. When I came back the doctor was there covering Grace's body with a sheet. He pulled me aside and took me that she died of suffocation. I though it was because of her lung and heart. He showed me the hand marks on her neck. Maylene that night I had destroyed Flora's reproductive organs and broke the bond between us." When Sebastian was finished Maylene was protectively covering her flat stomach.
"Why are you telling me this Sebastian?"
"I'm telling you because I will do everything in my power to protect you and the baby. I don't want to lose another child. I want you to know I'll give my life to you and the baby. I truly love you Maylene as God is my witness, there is no one I would love as you." Maylene was speechless as Sebastian looked into her eyes for a reaction to his confession. Maylene started to cry in joy, finally receiving as the love she desired ever since she meant Sebastian. They slept together unknown to them their bond was forming to becoming unbreakable.
The next morning Sebastian woke to the sounds of his mate dry heaving in the bathroom. The sound was followed by the wet sounds of her food hitting the water. Sebastian walked in to see her smart enough to braid her hair back away from her mouth. Sebastian disappeared to the kitchen to grab her something for the morning sickness. When he came back she was washing her mouth out and trying not to go another round with her queasy stomach. When she turned around to go back to bed Sebastian was standing there with a cup of tea and some crackers. Maylene turned pale and was back to sticking her head in the toilet. Sebastian put down the items and rubbed her back. When she was done Sebastian had to hold back a smile seeing his mate hugged the toilet like it was him. "Oh God Sebastian, this is only the beginning. I have months before this is over" Maylene muttered darkly as she finish washed her mouth. Sebastian watched his mate slowly eat the crackers while drinking the peppermint tea. He dressed for the day and he had plans for them. He just hoped that they worked out well for them. Soon when Maylene was done she started to dress herself when Sebastian stopped her.
"Axel told me that it will be best to sleep a little more when I got your breakfast. I will come wake you up in 2 hours." He kissed her forehead and Maylene drifted back to sleep after he left, holding her bump. Sebastian met Ciel in his office along with the other demons.
"I only have two months, so we need to finish up some business. What are we going to do about Victor?"
"From what we got out of Mary. He will not attack or try to kidnap Maylene until you are dead. With Dante under your control, he said that it will be too easy, he wants Maylene to suffer as well as Dante." Vlad said watching Ciel start calculating a plan.
"What about this rouge angel? Does anyone know who he is?" Ciel asked as Jonathan sighed.
"This angel is a weird one but is definitely gone rouge. Victor made a deal with the angel to distract Dante when they fight to try and kidnap Maylene after he killed Ciel. The angel is actually Angela and Ash the bodyguard for the Queen. The Queen made a deal with him, the deal is unknown between the two." Gwen said looking tired and drained.
"Where will this fight take place?" Ciel said growing tired with each passing minute.
"A better questions is what will set off their plan. They aren't going to decide to attack after some brunch. We need to careful and decide who to go after" Axel said looking at Ciel for an answer. He was the only one with time running out.
"It's best to watch our moves, until then we really don't nothing to worry about expect Maylene's and her child's safety." Ciel concluded.
Two Month Time Skip.
Sebastian had to go with Ciel to France to confront the Queen and the angel. Maylene sadly watch him pack Ciel's belongings. She had a gut feeling that today wasn't going to end well. She was scared and Sebastian felt her worry. He didn't want to leave his pregnant mate unprotected but he had to, orders were orders. He put the things in the hallway to only have Maylene hugs him from behind. He started to feel her tears wet his shirt. He turned around to hug her and whisper the secure feeling she needs. "Please Sebastian, you feel it don't you?"
"I do, Love but, I have to go. Our fathers had to return to the Underworld; Libby is with Undertaker getting the reapers ready and Gwen is with Axel getting the clinic ready for what may come." Sebastian made Maylene look into his crimson eyes. She saw nothing but true affection and love. Sebastian rubbed his hand over her noticeable bump. "Maylene, everything will be okay and you will be safe. I promise" he kissed her for the last time until they saw each other again.
Days later, all hell broke loose. Maylene was reading in their room when Sebastian came into the room. He picked her up and carried her to the Undertaker's home and told her to stay put until he came and get her. Sebastian left without a word and Maylene prayed for his safety. She watched as the city went up in flames and was upset for not knowing where Finnian and Bard was doing. She saw them pass and ran out after them begging them to come with her. Instead she ended up saving Ciel who ordered them to kill Pluto. Sebastian listened the Pluto suffer and die. He hoped Maylene was smart enough to go back to safety. He had other business to attend to concerning a rouge angel. Maylene waited outside with the Undertaker and Libby. She was rubbing her baby bump as a forming nervous habit waiting her mate. Everyone then felt to surge of Sebastain's power Maylene felt relief. Libby led her inside so she wouldn't inhale the ashes. For the first time in a while she had good dreams instead of nightmares.
Maylene awoke to the sound of screaming survivors. She walked out of a spare bedroom and downstairs to find burnt patients in pure pain. There were children and adults covered in ash and burnt marks. All three demons used their ability to help in humans that got caught in the crossfire. Maylene grabbed some burn relief ointment and bandages, she got to work. Sebastian flew to the clinic impatient to see his mate. He wants to be at her side at all times before they left the human plane. He opened the clinic doors to see Maylene reading a story to a little girl who had her arms, neck, and left side of her face wrapped in bandages. The little girl was holding Maylene's hand as she was listening to the story of the runaway princess who found her prince.*
"Will I find my prince?" the little girl asked as Maylene tucked her in.
"I'm sure he is waiting for the right moment." Maylene saw the girl was starting to breathe heavily. Maylene knew the girl was an orphan seeing her on the streets begging.
"I'm scared I don't want to die. Please don't leave me" the little girl pleaded as Maylene placed her in her lap and rocked her gently.
"Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird
And if that mockingbird won't sing,
Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring
And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Mama's gonna buy you a looking glass
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Mama's gonna buy you a billy goat
And if that billy goat won't pull,
Mama's gonna buy you a cart and bull
And if that cart and bull turn over,
Mama's gonna buy you a dog named Rover
And if that dog named Rover won't bark
Mama's gonna buy you a horse and cart
And if that horse and cart fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town." Maylene sang as the girl peacefully died at the last note. Sebastian had walked over to Maylene and took the dead girl from her lap. He walked her over to the Undertaker and let him deal with the girl. Sebastian came back to find Maylene in the spare bedroom. Sebastian hugged Maylene as the sobs shook her body. The little girl dying in her arms reminded her of Ramiro in his last moments.
Days later Maylene and Sebastian were on board the ship that would take them down under. Maylene was leaning over the rail watching the swirling ash polluted waters makes its way around the boat. She sighed and watched the demons escaping back to home. Sebastian had held her from behind and just breathes into her vanilla scented hair. They were going home, home to a war and long days awaiting happiness. It wasn't long until everyone was boarded and they start to descend into the thick fog that formed. They were sailing on the human plane for an hour until the fog shifted from a heavy to pale gray has they entered the demon realm. Once the gently faded Maylene's heart aches for the one true home she belongs to. She looked around drinking in the realm1 which she realized was similar to the human relam2. Once the couple got off the boat Axel was waiting there for them with a carriage. They quickly got into the carriage wasting no time trying to keep Maylene safe.
Instead of going to the Lain Manor, Axel took them to the Tepes Manor. "Maylene to give you the heads up. The King wants to speak to you, Sebastian you as well" Maylene paled and Sebastian squeezed her hand for comfort. They entered the Tepes Manor grounds and Maylene was stunned at how it looked. The manor was a similar built to the Phantomhive manor. The gardens were will kept and the large fountain of a dragon pouring water into the large stone pool reminded her of the Lord of the manor. They entered the manor and were taken a study room by Axel. Axel opened the door for them and they went in. Axel closed the door and went to help the troops prepare.
The King was a very tall man even when sitting down. His hair was like a sinister ink that framed his face beautifully. It cascaded to his board shoulders hinting at the built frame hiding under the casual clothing. His sapphire eyes was shining intensely, glowing with the lock powers of being Lufier's younger brother. He gestured to the empty couch and they sat down.
"Madeline Lain, I'm sorry Madeline Tepes since you just mated and married. I give you my sincerest apology for all the suffering you want through under my rule. However with the help of your family, mate, and yourself, we have uncovered the vast empire of Victor and his evil. So far we have broken into 4 of his whore houses, recovered over 3700 woman and young girls. Several arrests have been made for all the "clients" and people helping in the trafficking. I think there is more but so far my troops haven't been able to find them. I need your help with the search. Your step mother had given us enough to prepare ourselves for the war a Victor is planning. I need to know names and places." Maylene bit her lip unsure of what to say. Sebastian rubbed her back trying to sooth the knots she was working up.
"Do you know of the threat that Victor delivered a couple of days?" The King nodded his head. "I'll help you but we need to get our mothers first. With them still under his thumb, he will have an advantage on us." Maylene said as Sebastian rubbing her back trying to comfort her. The King saw the mother to be protecting her small bump, his eyes soften as Maylene reminded him of his daughter in law when she was pregnant. The King grabbed her hand and held it softly.
"Your mothers will be our first priority. I will need your help in finding them." A folder appeared in his hand with a puff. "It has come to my attention that Mary Oren your step mother has revealed some things we didn't know about Victor." He opened the folder and started to read. Sebastian was shocked at the recorded information on the man. It build the justification that he needs to kill Victor for the safety of his mate. "…Other than the history of child abuse by both parents and develop a sick persona. Victor is also a father to 8 dead children2. You were his slave for years and I need to know everything." His eyes turn pure white with only his black pupil. Maylene fell into a deep trance and Sebastian sat beside her helpless to help her because of their King's power. Maylene was helpless to do anything as the King pushed into her mind and saw things that Sebastian didn't see or know.
The King started to walk through her memories.
He saw a happy little girl until the disappearance of her mother. After she turned 10 her father remarried. The King made note of the chances of Johnathan Lain's composure.
He saw the abuse Maylene and the other women when through while Victor was expanding his empire.
He saw that Maylene had repressed a lot and hidden so much from the pain. He had saw the birth and death of Ramiro and his burial. He stopped and watched the broken woman sob uncontrollably on her son's grave, only to be raped by Victor on the grave. The King kept his emotions in check but this justified the need for Victor's head on a silver platter. He pushed into her repressed memories to get more information.
Maylene had escaped Victor's clutches only to be caught and locked away. She had woke in a bedroom and jumped out of the 3rd story window. She used the tree outside to break her landing. She had ran from the home and she didn't stop until she had collapsed at the home of her grandmother.
Her grandmother had opened the door to find Maylene. She had nursed Maylene and summoned Cassandra to come get her daughter. "Cassandra, why is my grandchild pregnant and was found nearly dead on my door step." Cassandra had rubbed Maylene's cheek and her baby bump. One thing that Cassandra and her family keep a secret was that they were Reapers. Reapers in a demon realm was very dangerous considering that they're furious warriors when pushed. Over the past hundreds of years they didn't have the best friendship. Maylene woke and hugged her mother and Cassandra knew what she had to do.
"Madeline, your condition with Victor will end up having this child dead has well. Your 7 months pregnant and carrying a child that is at least third Reaper. Full Reaper are only carried for 4 months, half Reaper is for 6-7 months. Any Reaper line less than that is from 7 to 9 months. Maylene for your safety and the safety of this baby, I'm going to have to induce your labor." Maylene was shocked and her pale skin lose more color and she looked deathly sick. Her brown eyes looked into her mother's eyes and found the truth.
"So you've been lying to Father all these years! How could you? What about Isaac, Quincy, Daniel & Danielle (twins), Harry, Roger, Thomas, Lilith, Axel, Gwen, and ME. Mother why, to know that you've kept this from us? Why haven't said anything over the years when we have killed Reapers and had countless wars with them? You have slain your own…you MONSTER!" Cassandra's mother, Gwen stood by and watched her daughter sat there frozen.
"Madeline you can't help who you fall into love with. Your father swept your mother off her feet. He knows about her Reaper linage and he love my little girl with all of his heart. Your mother left because the male Reapers were too aggressive. Please Madeline, forgive your mother for defending her home, her birth right. To protect you she didn't tell her children, scare that they would fight beside her and she'll lose them. Madeline please one word reached Cassandra about Victor she came to save you. Madeline we have to take-"
"Mother, please let me tell her. Just get the supplies and Harriet please." Grandma Gwen left and Cassandra held her daughter's hands and she took a deep breath. "Madeline, please forgive me. I love all my children and my mate. To protect you and my grandchild, I have to take the baby and train them in the Reaper realm until you find your mate. Until then your memory will be blocked so when we drop you off at a friend of mine**." Cassandra explained.
"Will my baby be safe? Will I be safe?" She then saw Harriet, Sebastian's mother come into the room helping Gwen set up a sterile area. Maylene panicked as fear rose into her heart. "Why are you doing?"
"Madeline, your due anytime and it's okay to induce your labor. Besides we'll be right here." Maylene sighed has Harriet can closer with a needle. After the needle Maylene started to feel mild cramps and the women helped move around and progress the labor. Finally the next day in the morning all the woman were asleep until Maylene woke sweating a little. She screamed as she wasn't ready for her contraction to rip though her. She cried has Cassandra had forced her to laid down on her side while she held her leg up. Harriet washed her hands and she coached Maylene through her labor. They had changed birthing positions many times before her water broke. With this baby being her second things when a lot faster. Maylene decided that the squatting position would help so she wouldn't be in so much pain, besides her mother was her birth partner.
"Madeline, breath baby. Its okay, rock your hips…there you go. I can feel the tip of his head" Harriet said as Grandma Gwen stood by with a towel to catch the baby.
"He?" Maylene panted as the feeling to push took control of the discussion. "Oh...ow ow… this hu-" she stopped has her body went rigged. Cassandra who was letting Maylene lean on her held her daughter's hand. She had felt Maylene squeeze hard signaling the pain she was going though. She looked at Harriet giving her a worried look. Harriet gave her a look at made her relax, how could she not trust the woman who had delivered 4 of her children. "Mommy, it hurts. It burns so bad." Cassandra felt for her daughter but held her hand tightly.
"Madeline, breathe and push….breathe and push…breathe and push…" Maylene followed Harriet's instructions and she managed to deliver the head and then the rest of the body. Maylene cried as her son let out his first breath of air. She hugged her son's body close to hers and breast feed him. After she was cleaned up she rocked her son to sleep.
"What's his name?" Grandma Gwen asked
"His name will be after Grandpa Antony. Antony Duane Lain. Mother, Aunt Harriet, Grandma, please care for my son and let him know I will be back for him." The medication in the needle was in full swing and the women had clean up Maylene and Cassandra cooed at her sleeping grandson. Harriet had Maylene wrapped in a blanket and she whispered words under her breath and Maylene had disappeared to England.
"Cassandra, we have to go." Harriet said as the two younger women disappeared and the Grandma alone to cover their tracks.
The King's body jerked as he pulled himself away from Maylene who woke at the same time. He looked at the clock over the door and saw only 10 minutes pasted. He looked at the two 'demons' with hard eyes.
"We have to get some people rescue and answers to get." He left them alone and Sebastian hugged Maylene who didn't respond back.
"Love what's wrong?" Maylene shook her head and began to shake.
"Oh Dante. Our mothers' have so much more to do with this than we think." He knew that asking her questions would set off a coaster of emotions. He led his mate to their bedroom and rubbed her bump until she slept deeply. A mere hour later, Sebastian had suit up ready for the missions assigned to the families and soldiers tonight. He was dressed in a basic tight black bodysuit. He had on medal shoulders, forearms, knees, and shins. He chosen to wear boots with knives hidden in each shoe. He had a sword strapped to his back. He kissed Maylene before leaving for debriefing. He walked down the hallway and then entered the meeting room where the plans were being made and their advantages would come into play.
INFORMATION UPDATE: Connect the dots
Maylene and Sebastian will be called by their birth names only in speech.
Vlad is the King's general but the King treats him like a brother.
Maylene did name all of her siblings.
Sebastian and Maylene are part reapers.
Maylene does have a living son.
Guess who is coming in the next chapter: 3 people (guess)
*Story Maylene was telling the girl was about her and Sebastian
**Friend of Cassandra is a Reaper that got Maylene in the assassin business
Sorry if it is short but 4000 some odd words should been enough. Senior year sucks considering I had switched schools and hate most of my teachers here. I recovered from my concussion but I have a dent in my head now…it's been months.
I had also got a wattpad account and I have been working on a separate free lance story, my name is ashleef on wattpad