She eyed him…standing so close he could smell her perfume. Lavender and Chamomile. She put her hands behind her back, leaned forward her small nose wrinkled like a bunny as she sniffed him. A peek of a smile on her mouth, teased him. And he couldn't take the waiting and lashed out at her.

Yyou ccan't do this…he stammered. You can't…he was on his knees, shaking from the cold water and even colder concrete floor. Bubuttt…tears drifted down his cheeks.

With him on his knees, she was just barely taller than him. Her smile grew bigger noticing the little nuance.

Samantha put her middle finger to her twisting mouth. Oh! But I can…remember when I told you about the rules. She said, nodding her head, smiling a crooked smile. And I remember saying the weak are meat for the strong….she reached out a patted his head. Her eyes warm than suddenly turned hard. She snatched a handful of hair, yanked his head back and growled. Buried her face underneath his chin, scrapping her fangs across his skin.

He screamed, peed himself, NOOOOOOOOO!

I can overlook a little rule breaking but…..she dragged her nose over his jawline, over his cheek, yanked his head back farther and glared into his eyes. Cold hard she bore down on him. His eyes shrinking behind blinking eyelids. His mouth twisted, plpleeasee struggling to push the word out.

She shook her head no. you hunted one who would be mine when she turns thirty. Right now, she grabbed his chin in her hand, squeeze it hard enough to let him know she could shatter it easily. See…her..she turned sideways, see the grinning little smartass who is going to lose her phone privileges for a least a …..she hesitated, her eyes open wider, eyebrow arching in a how long will it be…

Sadako closed her eyes, at least a month…

What! Pip screamed, a month..come on…I was thinking maybe a day or two…not a

Wow? Really a month…you are harsh…Samantha sighed, glad I am the boss…she shivered, anyway….

Turned her attention to him. Sniffed him, yanked his head down smelled his hair. No matter how many times you wash it…you can't get rid of the smell of child…old habits hard to break…you know…if you'd waited for the lockdown to end..you could've gone to the vampire zone and rented a child. Granted they been a lot older than you are use too. But the body of a child…the age of an adult or older. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

She let go of his hair and stepped back.

She crossed her arms over her chest, dipped her head and looked at him, down on the cold concrete, so pitiful. Let's see if I can help you out. If you help me, I will help you…ok?

A reprieve…that is what he thought hearing her words. I will help you….the way she said it filled him with hope. A reprieve…he nodded, lifting his head up, his eyes glowing as if in the presence of a god. And in a way…she was…

Samantha is a hellion class vampire, a more common slang would be a princess. Not by birth but by the powers bestowed on her by her Queen. She had the strength and abilities of a Vampire Queen. The ability to lead a large house but to never betray her Queen. Samantha helped run the House of Mikoto. The bonded mate of Anastasia Von Alucard. Mikoto Misaka was her Queen. The former level 5 esper of Academy City.

Her word carried the weight of the Queen behind it. He knew this and he felt relieved. Yes…he answered softly, whatever you need…I can help. I can be very useful…you'll see.

Great…she smiled. A few questions and all could be resolved.

He quickly nodded.

First, she sighed, has kuroko pissed anyone off?

Huh?

You know someone of significance perhaps? This assignment is rather odd. I mean, the coordinates were so far off…the assembled team…even the subject matter…it doesn't make sense. She pursed her mouth and waited.

What kind of question is this? He wondered, his heart raced, um, well…narrowing his eyes, scratching his cheek, you know she's not easy to get along with…she can be

Rather headstrong….forceful? she waved her hand, smirked, of course she is…she's a natural leader. She nodded.

Um…yeah….forceful….nervously running his hands through his hair. He flinched, as the chain smacked the side of his head, his brow fretted. I really don't know if….she really doesn't like De Rais…and Fish or he nervously chuckled, or me….i don't know why…but..

Yeah yeah..but you're not in a position of authority…right?

Right…his voice shrank. Therestina Kihara lifeline maybe? I guess

I see…she looked disappointed. She can be a bitch…but I see her as someone who is more hands on…if you know what I mean. Biting her lower lip.

He worried, his eyes glistening over, his lip trembled, is there anything else? he hoped.

Who would you say are the most important people in Kuroko's life right now.?

Most important? Clenched his jaw, stared down at the hands in his lap, slowly made fists. Um…I really don't know. There's Honoka…

Of course, her currently lover…Samantha nodded. its good for her. To have someone like that in her life. I have no issues with it..i…she put her fingers to her chest, have a few myself…human and vampire. Of course, there is a certain human girl, who will remain nameless right now….turns out she's been letting a certain other vampire nibble on her…..casually! I mean I am right there…we're going to the show and they are talking about it as I am on the phone….so inconsiderate…don't you think…she looked over her shoulder to Sadako, and the other two…well I am waiting for the yes you are so right Samantha. They exchanged exaggerated expression of we really don't care and shrugged.

Hmmmm…..dont you even answer….she glared at Pip. She was waving her hand as if being asked a question by a teacher.

Anyone else?

He fretted his brow, his mind working overtime. Shaking his head that he didn't know, Maybe Sydney?

A guy!? She tensed, you mean she has a male…in her….life…her face went flush, eyes bulged. I'm sorry but you…she crossed her arms over her chest, are seriously mistaken! I know the ways she swings….and wieners are not on the menu….

…Sydney is….she is a personal assistant within the hound dog organization…he is a she..so

Phew….Samantha exhaled a breath, a look of calm covered her face. Ok, ok…so that's a plus..so..now..

One finally question and I am done with you.

Really! He leapt to his feet. The chains rattled and scrapped across the floor, even bang against his leg but he didn't care. All he had to do was answer this last question and he was done. Anything!

She covered her mouth, cleared her throat, I want you to think very carefully about what I am going to ask you.

He nodded quickly, joy and relief rising like a warm release throughout his body.

When you two are working together…she paused, tilted her head, does she ever talk about me? she asked.

Huh? That's it…you just want to know if…she….she….

She quickly nodded. anything…does she say my name and her cheeks flush…or maybe she touches herself in the most appropriate areas…or

Crap and a blank space filled his mind. He paid little attention to Kuroko. it was him and the guys always. Kuroko was always alone. And they all appreciated the sentiment. Each had a job to do and nothing else. but he needed an answer. His mind slowly churned through the shit, gaining traction. Something hit him.

Um….she did say something when we arrived…

Go on

Sosomething like damn vampire. Or

Really, you sure…she didn't say damn vampires…but damn vampire! Right! That's what she said….nothing about the wolves or the other two vampires…but damn vampire…she blushed, her eyes shining like beacons. I knew it she said, her eyes going satiated. I told you…she turned around on the tips of her boots, nodding her head….i told you….

He watched her turn and spin like a fairy, dipping and prancing around Pip, who held out her hand and danced with the small blonde vampire. She giggled like a satisfied girl and twirled and stopped at the foot of the concrete stairs.

Whwhat about me? he asked, taking a step forward, dragging the chains behind him…you said after that last question, you'd be done with me…he stammered, you can't go back on your word? Right?

Of course, not…she said with a growing malicious expression. I am done with you….but theres a little rule here in Sakura City. Hell, the whole island.

Her eyes glimmered, slowly narrowing, and she spoke with cool clear malice in her tone. while other visitors are protected even if they accidentally break the rules. Some are not forgiven. Those who commit rapes and violent crimes against children are fair game. Andrei Chikatilo you are a deviant pedophile. And cannot be forgiven.

His world and sanity collapsed. Just like that. Nothing more, nothing less.

You lied….he stuttered, you lied to me…his body shook. Lost was the fear replaced by anger slowly boiling over to rage. How could you…you said…the veins along his neck swelled as if they would explode.

I said when I was done with you…but the problem is ….that is, the problem for you.. They, she pointed to Sadako, and the others, are the ones who caught you. You tried to harm one of theirs. She walked over put her hand on Pips shoulder. If she was one of my vampires…she will be one day. But…she quickly held up one finger to make a point, not today. I could step in…maybe as punishment let you go...instead of that awful punishment of phone or lack of phone usage….a month! Really…I think she would've preferred having a finger broke.

Pip quickly nodded her head, holding out her hand. Yes!

He shook his head over and over loosing himself…this can't be. This isn't right…he howled, rushed forward, the chains snapped. Again, and again. He struggled.

All of them looked at him without concern or pity like he was nothing. His naked body sweating, burning. Contorting with rage. He yanked and pulled at the chains.

Sadako silently walked over to the wall by the table. The chains attached to his ankles and wrist rose beside him, threaded through a large metal eye on the ceiling, swinging down and attached to the wall. She uncoiled the chain, cocked her head, its time to get to know one another.

The other two were side by side, each holding a small filet knife. Pip sat in a chair. Pulled the plastic tighter and scooted closer. She had a simple expression on her face as she held up the phone.

She gently pulled the chain, his arms rose with each pull, lifting him higher until he stood only on the balls of his feet. And he dangled like a piece of meat.

He jerked, flailed, and thrashed about like a fish on a line. The flexible thin blades made easy work taking off the layers of skin, right down to the muscle. They neatly pricked his arteries to bleed him out. the blood flowed along his exposed strains of muscle to a large bucket beneath his feet. he had screamed for a while before going silent. resolved in the notion this was his death. it bothered him...to die like this. to die at their hands.

He hung nearly lifeless, trying to escape the pain in the memories of young girls he had tortured. An obscene glimmer in his eyes and if he still had skin where his face use to be, I am sure his smile would have been just as obscene. But that expression would fade as the hours would pass. it bothered him...to die like this...to die at their hands. smiling laughing young woman...