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It was the day of Mischas' 11th birthday party. All the kids that were invited were some of her friends from school, fencing, judo and gymnastic class. All the kids were having fun as they played on all the activities that were set around. Some even played the games that were set up that had prizes. The children even enjoyed the excotic animals that were brought over. Mischa was having the time of her life. She and her two best friends, Kat and Evelyn, had gotten their right side cheeks painted with a butterfly on it. They have done a few of the activities before heading towards the excotic animals. Mischa got to hold the baby lion and started bottle feeding it while her friends fed a Kangaroo and a Chinchilla.
Hannibal smiled at the sight of his daughter's happiness. He thought this was a bit extreme but if it made her happy he was happy. At first he felt a bit out of place while being around the normal kids' parents but in time he got along with a few. He could tell that most of the parents were jealous of how perfect he and Annabelle were together. Some he knew didn't believe that they were a couple or that Mischa was even his child. He made a mental note on those to make them his next victims. After a while he was talking to Hector, two of his brothers and some of Mischas' uncles when he noticed Raven had finally arrived. With her, not to his surprise, was Will.
"So that's the FBI agent we've heard so much about?" Paulo said
"Now this is an interesting imagine." Zachariah smirked, "A loyal dog surrounded with the wolves he's looking for, but can't see behind the sheep's clothing."
"Easy now, brother. You don't want to show your colors so soon." Hector chuckled before taking a sip of wine glass. "I didn't know you invited him, Hannibal."
"I didn't as this was more for family and Mischas' friends." Hannibal replied "I believe this is more on Ravens' behalf."
"Looks like she has him wrapped around her finger." Uncle David said
"Shall we invite him over, dear brother." Paulo asked Hector.
"That's more Hannibals' call. Hannibal?" Hector said
Will has no idea why he had agreed to come to a child's event. Well…he knew why. A week ago Raven was half nake in his bed and his mind went blank after that. He didn't know if he agreed before, during or after the sex.
"I know you don't like parties like this but I really do appreciate you being here." Raven said, as she took his hand into hers and leaned her head on his shoulder. "When I always come to these events all the single dads…or even…the disgusting thing…married dads, would try to hit on me. With you around they'll see that I'm taken."
"I don't know if I should feel honored or used by that." Will amused
After being there for a while Will understood what Raven was talking about. Raven is a very beautiful woman in her late twenties that attracted a lot of men. Like she said most of the single/married dad would glanced at her with lust in their eyes. One even tried to flirt with her while Will was with her. When she mentioned that he was her boyfriend they backed off but not before giving them a disbelief look. Will sometimes wondered why she was even with him but at the same time he was glad. She made him feel normal each day. The woman cared for him and he cared for her.
After doing a few games they went over to the food table to get something to eat.
"Oh boy, I don't know if this is a good sign or a bad sign." Raven said
Will looked where she was looking and saw Hannibal with a few well dressed men that looked like they could be part of his social group.
"The three older men you see there are the Patriarchs." She whispered "Hector, Paulo, and Zachariah Gallo."
"Why is it a good or a bad sign if they're looking over here?" He asked
"Mischa and Penelope are Hectors grandchildren so he is very protective of them. And since I'm their nanny…they get judgy with who I date." She said "Now you know why I've been single for so long."
Hannibal had called them over, so they both took a deep breath and walked over towards the wolves. The meeting with them wasn't so back but for Will it felt like trying to get the improvel of his girlfriends' parents, mixed with meeting the Godfather. He could tell that out of the three brothers Hector was the main boss. What he says is law and the family obeys it.
After everyone had eaten it was time for the birthday cake. Mischa smiled at the three tier circus cake, which was marble with banana filling. Everyone gathered around and started to sing the birthday song. When the song was over Mischa blew out the eleven candles. Anna and a few other aunts and uncles had cut the cake and started passing the pieces around. After everyone was done with their cake it was time to open presents. Mischa got plenty of clothes, shoes, and games from her friends while she got jewelry and money from her family. Annabelle had gotten her a beginner guitar and Hannibal had got her a silver bracelet with her birthstone, lion charm and some writing that was in his native language, that says "My Beloved Little Angel". Raven had made a new addition of Crypt monsters dolls for Mischa. This one was "Aponi" the stone witch that is a protector for women.
After another hour or two everyone started to leave and the cleanup crew started packing and cleaning the yard up. Once everything was done Annabelle and Hannibal were able to relax.
Mischa had gathered all her gifts and placed them in her now own room. It was an early birthday gift from Annabelle and Hannibal as they believed she was old enough now. The walls were ruby red, has a large closet and she was able to decorate it how she wanted it. She had placed her birthday money in her little safe that she kept in her closet. After placing her other stuff away Mischa placed her new monster doll with the other Crypt monsters. So far she has about six of them now, Look-See, Birch, Mira, Kinderfanger, Mordeo and now Aponi is part of the family.
"Had a fun time?" Hannibal asked
He came in to wish her goodnight while Annabelle was placing Penelope in bed.
"I had the best time." She smiled
She sat down on her bed and touched her bracelet lovingly.
"I'm glad that you were here, dad." She said
"And I'll always be here from now on." He said
He got up and kissed her head before saying goodnight.
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In the last few days things have been peaceful and very normal for the family. That was until Hannibal had heard about Able Gideons' latest kill and how it looks like the Ripper latest victims. Hannibal had decided to taunt Jack and call him with Mariam Lass (an old trainee of Jacks' that went missing) voice that he had recorded. This had pushed Jack to try and lure the Ripper out by letting Freddie Lounds say that Able Gideon is the Chesapeake Ripper. When Hannibal read the report on the Tattler he was beyond pissed off. He didn't like others taking credit for his work. Now he feels that Jack needs to be punished. He had gone to Jacks' house and used the home phone to use Mariam Lass' voice again.
"Alright Mischa, now I want you to listen to what Kats' parents tell you while you're there and behave." Annabelle said on her phone.
She was helping prepare the meal with Hannibal as he was having guests over. It wasn't Jack this time but two old colleagues of Hannibal. One was of Dr. Frederick Cilton and Dr. Alana Bloom. Annabelle chose to stay, mostly to keep an eye on Alana. Penelope was staying with her grandparents tonight and Mischa was at a sleepover at her friend Kats' place.
"Alright. Okay. Bye." Anna said
"Mischa having fun?" Hannibal asked as he peraping the tongues.
"Yes, but she's up to something." Anna said
"What makes you say that?" He asked
"I'm her mother, I know her." Anna said "And she is our daughter. She takes after both of us. She only goes to sleepovers when she is up to something. Last time she went over to a sleepover a girl that was bullying her last year ended up missing." She looked up at Hannibal with a knowing look. "And she hasn't been seen ever again."
"And no one suspected her." He said
"No. At times with these I think she takes more after you." She smirked "You know how I can get at times. I can never stop when I get that high from a kill."
Hannibal chuckled as he knew how true that was but knew to never leave evidence behind.
"My money is on that Andy boy." Anna said
Hannibal growled.
He has heard the stories of what that boy did to his daughter. His third encounter with Mischa was a week before her birthday. He grabbed her arm and tried to kiss her but she ended up using a defense move she learned in Judo and knocked him down on his ass. One of her friends had caught the whole thing on their phone and put it on the internet. Annabelle, Hannibal and his parents were called in that day to discuss what happened. His mom wanted Mischa expelled and it looked like the Principle was gonna agree. Both Anna and Hannibal reminded the man that their daughter was defending herself as that boy was sexualy harhassing her. If they expelle her and do nothing to the boy they would go to the public and announced all over the news that the school encouraged and allow girls to sexual harhassed. But thanks to the video it showed that Andy was being aggressive, Mischa had warned him to let her go and when he wouldn't she had no choice but to defend herself. The mother didn't believe that the video was real while the father glared at his son and apologized for his sons' actions. In the end the boy got expelled. After the meeting they went to the police department and got a restraining order on him.
"Normally I would say she shouldn't kill someone that could be led back to her and she should wait a little longer but…this I don't mind as long as she's careful." Hannibal said
After a few hours, Dr. Bloom and Chilton arrived. Annabelle had greeted them and showed the two to the dining room while Hannibal got food. At times Annabelle had to hold back from eye rolling when Chilton was talking nonstop. She did everything in her power to not stab him in the head. The man was full of himself and liked drawing attention to himself. She glances over at Alana and could tell that she wasn't the only one thats' bored with him talking.
"To the Chesapeake Ripper. Dr. Gideon is going to provide us with a singular opportunity to analyze a pure sociopath." He toasted "It is so rare to find one in captivity."
Annabelle just gave a kind smile and was glad when Hannibal returned.
"Inspired by Auguste Escoffier, we are having langue d'agneau en papillote, served with a sauce of duxelles and oyster mushrooms. Picked myself." Hannibal introduce as he placed a plate for everyone.
"I don't think I've ever had tongue before." Alana said
"It was a particularly chatty lamb." Hannibal smirked
Anna smirked at his joke.
"It smells delicious." Alana said and she gave him a loving smile.
Under the table Anna's hand twitched a little as it itched to grab the sharp knife right in front of her. Hannibal saw the dark blank stare Annabelle was giving Alana and he knew Persephone was about to surface. So he sat down next to her and ended up taking Annabelles' hand and kissed her cheek.
"I love it when I see your envy side." He said in Lithuanian "It shows how much you love me."
Annabelle came back and smiled at him.
Alana looked away in shame.
"The Romans used to kill flamingos just to eat their tongues." Clilton commented
"Don't give me ideas. Your tongue is very feisty." Hannibal said "And as this evening has already proven, it's nice to have an old friend for dinner."
They did talk during dinner mostly about Able Gideon and if he is the Ripper. Annabelle did chime in a bit, shocking both Doctors as she knew a bit about psychology. She always did enjoy showing them that she was more than her looks and rocking voice.
"I see three possibilities. Gideon is the Chesapeake Ripper, or he just thinks he is, or he knows he isn't." Alana said
"He is, he knows he is, so do I." Chilton said
"Did you discuss the Chesapeake Ripper's crimes with Dr. Gideon before he murdered the night nurse?" Hannibal asked
"When I began to suspect what he was. Fearing he might be exposed may have…spurred him into action." Chilton said
"Is it possible you inadvertently planted the suggestion in Gideon's mind that he was the Ripper?" Anna asked
"You're not suggesting coercive persuasion." Chilton said
"I believe that I said inadvertently, Dr. Chilton." Anna said
She mentally smiled as she could see how nervous he was getting.
"Psychic driving is unethical." Chilton said nervously
"But reasonable in certain circumstances." Hannibal said
"What circumstances?" Alana asked
"It may have been useful trying to remind Gideon he's the Chesapeake Ripper. If he repressed those memories." Hannibal said " But he seems to have come to that awareness all by himself."
"Dr. Bloom, if he has been unethically manipulated somehow, I need to know." Chilton said "I would love your insight."
Annabelle could see an argument starting and a part of her wanted to see it but Hannibal saw it too and asked Chilton to assist him with dessert.
"I love Norton grapes. Same color inside as outside." Hannibal said and demonstrated by peeling one of the grapes. "Peel it…and the flesh is also purple. Not like other grapes where flesh is white and color comes from the skin."
"A grape with nothing to hide." Chilton nodded
"Were I in your position, I would have attempted psychic driving." Hannibal said "Perhaps you already have. I promise I am much more forgiving of the unorthodox than Dr. Bloom."
Chilton heard the warning but said nothing.
"Shall we?" Hannibal smiled before taking a plate and headed back to the dining room.
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Andy was able to sneak out of his house and rode his bike to the place his friend Steve told him to go. He said that there was a party that Mischa was at and Andy quickly hurried. He didn't understand or care about the restraining order as he wanted to get back at Mischa. Thanks to that video people are either laughing at him for getting his ass kicked by a girl or getting beat up by other kids who saw the video. Not to mention his parents are fighting because of what happened. His dad blamed his mom for always coddling and spoiling him. Andy didn't see what was wrong with that.
The direction Steve gave him led him to a house that was lit up and didn't know whose house it was. He heard music and a lot of people talking so he knew there was a party so he got off his bike and headed inside. When he got inside he only saw a bunch of mannequins all around, either standing or sitting in chairs. Before he could do or say anything he was hit from behind and he blacked out. When he woke up he found himself tied up and hanging upside down.
"What's going on? Where am I?" He asked before starting to cry. "Please let me go. My mom is going to worry about me."
He heard footprints from behind him. Andy cried some more and pleaded when he saw six people covered head to toe. He didn't even notice how child sized they were or that the room was covered in plastic. He mostly paid attention to the bats they all had. The bats were metal and covered in sharp barewires. One of them stepped forward and removed the goggles and mask. His eyes widened when he saw that it was Mischa.
"Hello Andy." She said with an evil smile.
She placed the goggles and mask back on before gripping her bat.
"NO! PLEASE! N…"
He cried but was cut off when her bat hit him in the face. The barewire tore some flesh from his face and his jaw was dislocated. He coughed out some blood and started to cry again but one by one each kid came up and hit him. After the fifth blow he stopped making noises. His face was ripped and torn off and pieces of his skull were broken off. Author ended up beating at the top skull till the point that the brain was splattered. Some even slipped to the floor. This made Author just laugh and stomped on it until it was mush.
"That's enough Prometheus." Teacher said
He had walked in with four other masked men behind him.
"What is our main goal…in this family?" Teacher asked
"Never leave evidence, sir." Author said
"Yes. If Hades didn't call us, the police would have noticed your footprint and know the killer was young and would look at those that have a grudge against the PIG." Teacher said "Try to remember that. We won't always be here to clean up your work. Soon…in time…you'll be on your own and you'll have to deal with the mess yourself. Now…go in the hall and change out of your uniform and return to the Vans."
The children did as they were told and headed to the hallway. With a snap of his fingers the four men went to work. One rolled out a body bag while another one cut the boy down and helped place the body in the bag. The two carried out the body and that's when the other two started peeling off the plastic from the walls and floor. It took an hour to make sure everything was clean and showed no evidence that they were there. While two men drove the kids back home the teacher and other two men headed to the Gallos' pig farm. They drove inside the barn so they could take out the body bag and place it on the table. They unclothed the boy and placed them in a bag before chopping the body parts into pieces. Then they place the body parts in a couple of buckets before heading out and started feeding the pigs. While they were doing that the teacher looked through his tablet and looked for the perfect suspect for the cops to go after. Once he found the right one he grabbed the bag and headed out.