Chapter 25- The Warehouse
Walter ran down to the basement and burst through Alucard's door. He knocked on the lid of the coffin. Alucard groaned and pushed up the lid. "How dare you disturb my sleep" he threatened stepping out. "Save the threats Alucard, Rayne is in trouble" Walter said and ran to the conference room to inform Integra. There was still an hour left before nightfall, but if his fiancee was in trouble Alucard didn't care. He grabbed his hat and glasses and slipped them on.
"I'm sorry gentlemen" Integra apologized, "But I must go". She and Walter ran out of the room and into her office. Integra walked to her desk and opened the drawer. She grabbed her Jackal and loaded it. "We must help Rayne. Walter get my sword and one for yourself" she said. He bowed and left. "Are you sure you want to do this?" Alucard asked appearing out of thin air. "Yes I am" she said. Walter returned and handed her a silver sword. Alucard smirked and created a large black portal underneath them. "Let's go and have some fun" he said as they dissapeared.
I appeared in front of the warehouse. Ben was waiting for outside the front door. "Glad you could make it babe" he said smiling wickedly. I growled and tightened my grip on the sword. "Your dead... you bastard" I hissed. He laughed, "That's no way for the guest of honor to behave". I prepared myself for a fight as demons flew down from the skies and surrounded me. There were at least fifty of them. "I'll meet you inside babe" Ben said and flew away. The demons growled and formed a tight circle around me.
Ben smiled as he watched Rayne from the roof tear all of his slaves apart. She was covered in blood and had scratches and cuts all over her body. He soon lost interest in watching and walked into the second floor. "So... Rocio" he said approaching her, "Do you have answer for the proposition I asked you earlier?". She spat in his face, "I'll never join you". He wiped the spit off his eye and slapped her. She winced and cried out. "No matter" he said, "You'll soon join your little friend".
I kicked down the metal door and walked inside the three-storie warehoused. The entire building was deserted and empty. The walls were made of metal and the moonlight was the only light provided as it entered through the broken windows. I was weak from the loss of blood and exhausted, but my anger urged me to continue my mission. I gripped the sword and continued on. A whistling sound from above me caught my attention. I looked up and gasped when something landed on top of me. "Rachel" I cried as I looked at her naked corpse.
The word 'Welcome' was painted on her stomach with her own blood. I sniffled and forced myself not to cry again. Now isn't the time, I thought removing my coat and placing it over her body. "I'm sorry Rachel... rest in peace dear friend. I swear to you... Ben will pay" I whispered. I stood up and floated to the second floor. Rocio was tied up to a wooden chair. Her face and lip were cut open and her clothes were torn to shreds. I ran to her. "Rocio... wake up" I said shaking her lightly. She opened her eyes and smiled weakly at me. "Rayne--". I shushed her, "Don't talk. I'm going to get you out of here".
She rubbed her wrists as I untied her feet. "Well... well...well" a voice said mockingly. I turned and saw Ben. His smile made me loose control. I yelled and attacked him. He blocked every punch and kick. I fell to my knees and breathed rapidly, which made me wince in pain as the fire inside of me spread. "What's happening?'' I whispered. Ben laughed, "The blood of a virgin is very powerful" he said. "What the hell does that mean?" I hissed. He walked over to Rocio, who was lying helplessly on the floor, and grabbed her by her arm. She gasped as he slit her her hand.
Her blood... it smelled... delicious. "Doesn't that smell divine Rayne" he asked dragging her towards' me. "Would you like a taste?" he taunted. I clenched my fists and fought the hunger. Rocio gasped as my fangs appeared. "Please Rayne... don't do it" she pleaded as I stuck my tongue out. I stopped, only inches away from her hand as I heard Rachel's voice, Stop Rayne... you must fight it.
I watched as Rocio's blood spilled on the floor. "Drink Rayne" Ben urged me. My body stopped shaking, I hadn't realized that it had been. I grabbed my sword, "No Ben... I refuse". I cut off one his horns and picked Rocio up in my arms as he walked backwards' screaming in pain. I carried her to the door, "Get out of here" I said. She looked at me, "No Rayne... I won't leave you" she said. "Now's not the time to act brave. I'm not asking you... I'm telling you. I refuse to loose another friend" I said and pushed her towards' the stairs. She sighed and climbed down.
"Tell me something Rayne" Ben said as I turned to face him. The left half of his face was covered in blood. "Why do you insist on fighting for these pathetic humans. Why not join your own kind and help us bring an end to this world? he asked, his voice no longer mocking but serious. "What did you say?" I questioned. He laughed, "You really have no idea do you? Your a demon Rayne... and its your destiny to help your father end the human race".
I shook my head, "No... your lying". He smiled, "Am I? Think back Rayne and remember all the pain and changes you went through. Do you think it was just a coincidence?". It was too much for me to take. I was too weak and had already lost too much blood. The fire inside of me had stopped, which caused me to feel queasy. I struggled to keep my balance and fell to my knees.