Ch. 25 now up guys. AN: This will be a SAD one. Just so you all know in prepare... :'(
Chapter 25: A Dark Night...
(Later)
After some time passed, everyone in the household was soundly sleeping in their rooms... Except for one, though. And that... Was Marco. Who was on top of the roof in bat-form, staring out across the night view and field... He sighed, closing his eyes as he went in his mind sadly.
'' Must've been a few hours now, since I came out here... Once the others went to bed that is. ''
Opening his eyes, Marco spoke softly in sadness to himself. With only the breeze being his only listener.
'' I do hope tomorrow will be better. A new start, a better day where everyone... Includ-?! ''
Cutting-off his words, Marco was now shocked to see a white-blur flying right past him suddenly, and out onto the open...
'' ... Aquilo? Where exactly is he flying off to this time? ''
Marco asked himself in both confusion and curiosity. Marco then takes off flying after the ice demon, not taking his buttoned-eyes off of him...
Aquilo soon arrived to the small forest as he flew over it, landing in the core where lay the small cave. While unknown to him... Marco was in the background, in bat-form. Hiding in the tree as he watched with attentive eyes of what was happening. Just then...
'' Ah Aquilo, you're here! ''
Coming from within the cave... Out came walking Celine, smiling that sweet little smile of hers with her hands behind her back. Marco was quite taken-back. Now a HUMAN girl appears and not only that, but she KNOWS Aquilo?
'' Who's that? How does she know Aquilo, and why...? ''
'' So nice to see you again. And still in your clothes too, hehe~ ''
Celine finished off playfully, now standing in front of the ice demon who in-turn just stared blankly at her. Celine then looked at Aquilo with a face, that somehow... Made Marco feel sorta uneasy. Like, there's...
'' Now that you're here, I presume you wanna know how I've been doing. But... ''
Her smile now POSSIBLY even sweeter, Celine scooted over to the right. Showing full view of the cave to the ice demon, who glanced at her casually.
'' I left a little surprise in that cave for you~ Why don't you go in there, and check it out? ''
Celine said softly as she fluttered her eyelashes at him, when done speaking. After staring at her for a few seconds, Aquilo started to walk slowly towards the cave, still all being watched by Marco as he hid in the tree.
'' Ok, now that girl is REALLY starting to creep me out. Just wh-! ''
His thoughts cut-off immediately, buttoned-eyes now wide in SHOCK. Once that girl turned right round, her back now visible... She was holding a large, sharp KNIFE! And not only that... It was a DEMON KNIFE! The girl now took the knife from behind her back, and with Aquilo's back still facing her... She slowly began walking towards him, knife raised in the air preparing to STAB him.
'' NO! ''
Determined and NOT wanting her to hurt Aquilo, Marco flew from the tree and straight for her. Only then... A sudden gust of really strong wind hit Marco, sending him against a tree hard which made him de-transform, and slid to the ground dizzy now. Celine had stopped walking as she now turned to look at Marco, face looking "innocently" surprised.
'' My goodness, what have we here? Are you lost, little vampire? Or... ''
Lowering her head slightly, her eyes now hidden... A dark smile now showed itself on her face, as she then spoke to the teen vamp with mock.
'' Are ya here to rescue your little demon BOYfriend?! Homo! ''
Next thing her blue amulet suddenly began to glow, flashing magically as her appearance... Began to change. Marco stared wide-eyed in disbelief while Aquilo watched this all calmly. All magic flashed away... There stood not a human... But a SIREN! Skin all green scales and feathers, hair now green with eyes now green as well, and yellow talons.
'' Ah, that's more like it. ''
Celine said while examining herself.
'' Feels nice to be in my other form. Powerful and all. ''
'' W-Wha... ? ''
Marco was SO shocked that he just COULDN'T get his words out.
'' Hehehe. Well done, very well done! ''
That voice! It sounded li- It COULDN'T! Wide ruby eyes now onto the cave... There, out came WitchyLina with that cruel grin of hers, eyes having that evil glint in them. And with her... Both Thanatos and Wulfric each at her side, both smirking evilly as well.
Celine smiled lightly as she gazed at the witch in presence.
'' See you've finally arrived WitchyLina. Took ya long enough. ''
'' I? Don't talk nonsense, I was here waiting for you. Along... With our guests! ''
Bringing out her wand, WitchyLina conjured up a six floating glass cages which contained... The Ramirez vampires! And the Manoras as well!
'' Guys... GUYS! ''
Marco cried out them, quickly back onto his feet, shocked AND worried now. His family and friends saw him as they frantically kicked and banged against the glass, while shouting out to him. Only... Marco couldn't hear them. Despite all the shouting and banging... NO source of noise was produced from ANY of them. Snide cackling can be heard, which Marco looked down at WitchyLina as she wore a mildly amused face.
'' Heheh. Like what us witches say, "Magic takes us a long way to victory". But enough of that. Celine! ''
WitchyLina walked over to Celine in front of her, then conjured up a small shiny-looking black box with purple patterns, with a flame-shaped keyhole. Celine eyed the box in the witch's hands, as the witch spoke to her.
'' Now then. Seeing the plan has turned out quite flawlessly. I. WitchyLina, have trust that the "prize" is in this very box, correct? ''
'' Of course it's in there. I NEVER let anyone else NEAR it. ''
Celine replied with a smug smile. WitchyLina grinned, estatic as she used her wand to zap the keyhole, which then glowed an ominous dark-purple, and then clicked open by itself. Opening it... WitchyLina's eyes went wide as she sees a blue glowing rock inside, the very one.
'' *Clears throat* I believe there's a little something, you got for me? ''
Celine asked blandly to the witch, who then looked up at her then smiled her wicked smile, closing the lid with her hand. WitchyLina hands it to Wulfric (who rushed over to her side, returned back swiftly) as spoke said to Celine.
'' Ah yes, that is indeed correct. Celine Scupoli, for aiding us for making the plan a glorious success. I hereby, present to you... ''
Celine was "quite" anxious to see what she'll receive from the witch, for her help in aiding her.
'' The gift... Of good riddance. ''
Smiling wickedly, WitchyLina watched Celine's shocked face as the demon knife in her hand began to glow black, and... Envelope her whole in a black blob-like texture. And then... ZAP! There was Celine gone. Vanished from the spot, and not clue how, why or where she disappeared to. Seeing the shocked faces of everyone, WitchyLina gave them a "What?" look and explained to them simply.
'' Why these stunned expressions? I only sent that siren back to her home-place... With her memory of us, all erased. Hehehe... Now with her out of the way- ''
WitchyLina turned to Aquilo who just stood there the whole time, not once reacting and calm as ever. WitchyLina grinned widely as she prepared her wand.
'' Time to "sort out" this boy here. ''
'' No! Aquilo ru- ''
'' Quiet wimp! ''
Wulfric warned the vamp sternly as he held him securely 'round the waist with his right arm, his mouth with his left hand. (Than was now holding the box) Struggling with all his might, Marco just wasn't that strong enough against the werewolf.
Dark-purple magic building within her wand... WitchyLina fires it straight for the ice demon, in full blast... And STRUCK him square in the chest. Making Aquilo arch his back backwards whilst standing. White pupils rolling back into his head, mouth froze open, body quivering... Showing CLEAR signs of PAIN! Marco and the trapped vampires all watched with utter dismay, couldn't NOR wishing none of this was real.
And then... Black energy suddenly ESCAPED through the demon's eyes and mouth. Bolting upwards into the night sky, high and not a clue where it was going nor stopping at. Til finally, after what felt like forever... All dark magic stopped. The black energy all gone and empty... The demon un-arched his back and collapsed to his knees, head low and face hidden.
Everyone stared at the demon in silence... Till then. Aquilo lifts his head up, looking all around him while the vampires were now STUNNED. Aquilo, was now... Showing emotion. As clear as CRYSTAL in quite a while. (Since that chaotic incident) They all see how AWFULLY confused, and a bit scared he was as he slowly rose up to his feet. He looked at everyone one-by-one 'til...
'' ... Mm... Aah... Wha. ''
All the vampires COULDN'T believe their hearing. There were small sounds coming from the demon's mouth, meaning... He can actually SPEAK again! But in a TOTALLY different voice from that other one, back at the incident.
FINALLY managed to get his mouth free, Marco called out to him.
'' Aquilo! ''
Ears slightly twitched. Aquilo now eyed the teen vamp wide-eyed... Then finally managed to say something.
'' M... Mar-co? ''
'' Aquilo. ''
Marco breathed out with relieve pouring over him now, eyes glistening slightly.
'' Are yo- Ooof! ''
Unfortunately Marco's words were suddenly cut-off as he was thrown aside, and landed against something cold.
'' Aw, nice to see you in my arms, Marcy~ ''
Looking up, Marco stared up into the dark-silverfish eyes of none other than Thanatos Acher, grinning cruelly at him.
*Clink!*
Glancing down behind him... Marco now had his arms cuffed by tough-looking, metal-banded cuffs, which were enchanted with DARK magic. This was pretty bad and just then-
'' Aah! ''
Marco. All the vampires saw Aquilo... Had just been PUNCHED by Wulfric, who towered over him whilst smirking victoriously. Looming over the demon on the ground who covered his cheek with his hand, looking up at the wolf with eyes of confusion, hurt AND fear!
'' Uh, uhuwah...? ''
'' *Snicker* I have ya now. ''
'' ?! ''
Aquilo was STARTLED when the werewolf lifted him up, holding him in the air with ease. With a cruel grin... Wulfric THREW Aquilo towards a tree, who collided against it rather painfully for the demon. Who was now in a heap, clutching his sore head tightly, while whimpering sadly and fearfully. Wulfric now stood over the demon, and began to kick, then punch him all over... HARDCORE.
The vampires were HORRIFIED by the awful scene. They wished they weren't trapped so they could save him right now!
'' Aquilo! No! L-Let me go! ''
*Smack!*
'' Shut your trap ****h! ''
Thanatos warned sternly. Marco only stared at him for a sec 'til a cry of pain brought him back to reality, sadly watching the demon get beaten up. When it seemed like forever. Wulfric ceased his beatings, and took a step back from the white demon... Who was now covered in black bruises, face, neck, ears and the whole body. Scratches which tore his clothes, revealing white skin in some parts. His nose broken, and his left eye left black and closed.
Aquilo barely moved his head. His whole body ached with... SEARING pain. He couldn't move at all, couldn't escape from this scary wolf.
'' Here, finish him off. ''
Wicked smile in-place, WitchyLina threw something over to Wulfric who caught it in his hand. Marco and the others' eyes went wide, for in his hand... Was a sharp, thick-bladed knife with a dark-purple handle. More desperate than ever, Marco struggled slightly as he called out with plead to Wulfric.
'' No! please don't do it, Please! ''
Unfortunately Wulfric ignored the teen vamp as he just chuckled instead, enjoying to see the fearful-confusion CLEARLY shown on the demon's bruised face.
'' Urufufu. Now for the finishing move. ''
Wulfric pulled the knife back against his side, eye locked-on at the demon who stared back full of fear. Then... Launched out in flash-lightning, striking Aquilo RIGHT in the chest.
Time slowed. A devastated gasp escaped Marco, his family shocked and sadden as well for the Manoras. Wulfric, Thanatos and WitchyLina all grinned widely with evil success. Aquilo's eyes were now up onto the night sky, froze in place. Body twitching slightly, then...
*Crackle!*
His chest suddenly burst with white sparks, spilling like glitched-wiring, and then... It soon dyed down. Vision turned to black... Aquilo's white pupil faded to a whole black as his rolled off to the side, body now limp and un-moving... It was clear, that Aquilo... Was now DEAD.
'' No... No... No,no,no,no! No! NO! ''
Breaking down, Marco let his head fall as his whole body racked with anguished sobs, tears pouring out his tightly shut eyes. Everyone else too had tears lined in their eyes, couldn't believe Aquilo was really gone... Fatch, most of all. Was heartbroken with grieve, and ANGER for what these three done to him!
'' Finally! Finally the demon is now back to normal. A pile of rotting flesh! HEHEHEHA! ''
WitchyLina evilly laughed upwards into the heavens, happy that her "experiment" is now put-out for good. Ceasing all laughter. WitchyLina looks over expectantly to her two lackeys.
'' Let's proceed while the night's still young. Wulfric, get these vampires to the planned place. Thanatos... *Shudder* Go take your little *pet", to your plans. ''
WitchyLina said to the light-grey vampire with mild disgust. Thanatos grinned as he gave a little playful reply to her.
'' Right away Ma'am~ ''
Raising his right hand, Thanatos drew a flame-like motion with his hand which then... Made a dark-purple portal suddenly appear before him. Smiling widely, Thanatos jumped into the portal with Marco in his hold, the portal soon vanished after. WitchyLina and Wulfric soon took made their way to their destination on foot, the glass cages floating right along side behind them.
Leaving Aquilo alone in the little forest. A heap against the tree, now nothing but a mere corpse. What a tragic fate... But suddenly. Coming from the deceased demon's chest... Was a small white star, glowing a faint white...
Aquilo, ohh... X'(
Sorry for the Ch, death guys. But to assure! All shall end happily! ;D
To Maric: Hope ya liked how I used your OC celine, if not. Let me know and I shall fix it to my best. ;)
Stay tuned and thanks so for R:R