"Not like that , little Athena , not like that!" he chuckled
She breathed again , shaking her head slightly.
"Now , Tell me of this little story." Hannibal smiled through his perfect teeth , and Athena sighed deeply.
"Doctor Lecter , My boyfriend and I were coming home from his parents dinner last night , and he was angry with me. Thought I was 'cheating' on him or something equally stupid and immature ," She took this moment to roll her eyes dramatically and Lecter nodded , amused. "So we argued , he stopped by the side of the road around seven and shoved me out of the car by some little bridge. I suppose he was…"
Hannibal nodded again , "Yes , that would explain that little twist on your ankle , yes?"
Athena shrugged . "I suppose so , I just think he was rather drunk on wine or something…probably thought he could kill me , I don't know."
Doctor Lecter listened patiently.
"And noone is looking for you?"
"No , My mother died of Lung Cancer , and My father seemed to think I drove her to smoking or something , he claims he hates me though he normally sends me something for christmas…a payment for a bill…et cetera."
Hannibal nodded and watched her. Athena observed his face carefully , yet she could not clearly make out his expression. Her eye sight was blurry from whatever he had given her. She squinted her eyes towards the window , trying to see it , but gave in to the idea and close her eyes , laying back.
"What DID you mean about your 'special' dinner , though?" She asked wearily , the fright not as strong now that she knew she wasn't on any menu. Yet.
"I suppose you also know of Clarice Starling?" He asked calmly
Athena nodded.
"She will be out little guest of honour. And as for the main course…He will be taken care of this Saturday night. You know that I prefer things fresh , yes?"
She shuddered slightly and Hannibal smiled.
"Little Athena , you should get used to it. I find it in not only my best interests but yours that you will be with me for a long time now. Certainly if I let you go you would tell the police ,hmm?"
Athena didn't gesture anything , just thought. The prospect of spending time with Hannibal Lecter sounded promising , educational , and if she thought about it , fun. Clarice starling only knew honestly even slightly what went on in his head….an honour It would be to spend this with him.
"Well…I was studying phsycology along with everything else…"Athena muttered , letting her voice trail off.
Lecter smiled "Smart girl. Well then , you're going to have to trust me in roder for me to trust you , Athena. This can be pleasant if you allow it. I look forward to having some company around…hopefully I will not have to cut your company short , hmm?" He warned
Athena nodded , not wanting to be killed , and opened her eyes to see him stand.
"Now , Athena , I appoligize for the drugs and that awful job of caining earlier but I'm afraid I can't take chances. I will need to go out to get a few things , and I would prefer it if I leave you here as you aren't quite well , yes?"
"Doctor Lecter…"She began , watching as he picked up the two pairs of handcuffs again. "I will not try and run" She finished
He shook his head and easily pulled her arms behind her back as her joints were no longer working correctly from his drug.
"It's not as if I think you would have the strength to go find a phone , little one , but just to be safe this is a precaution I'm taking."
The snap indicated the cuffs had tightened around her wrists and Athena sighed , flexing her shoulder blades a bit to become accustomed to the pull. The second pair attacked her ankle to the foot of the bed and Lecter gave her a slight smile , standing by the doorway.
"Goodnight , Athena."
He flipped the light switch and the room returned to a dim twilight. Athena turned onto her stomach and burryed her face into the pillow , taking a deep breath.
"Athena."
A voice roused her from her slumber along with a hand on her shoulder , turning her away from the pillow. She mumbled something incoherant and slowly opened her eyes. Athena gave a little start at the face of Hannibal Lecter , a reflex , and relaxed her tensed self up a bit , though his hand on her shoulder still frightened her.
It was evening now and the room was illuminated brightly.
"Good evening , Athena. I trust the medication ahs worn off , yes?"
She nodded slowly , everything was in focus properly again and she had regained feeling , particularily in her shoulder blades bent un naturally and his tight rip on her shoulder. Hannibal let go and nodded back. Athena realized her ankly was free and watched him as he took her elbow.
"Come on ,s it up."
Athena did so with his help and Doctor Lecter unlocked the hand cuffs , setting them on the dresser. Athena's eyes followed his hand that still hover over them , he looked to them thoughtfully and picked both up , placing them instead in his pocket.
"Can't be too safe , hmm?" Lecter winked at her , waving his wrist in the air which had a neat scar stitched over his thumb. Athena had just now noticed this , scolding herself for not remebering earlier. Doctor Lecter had chopped his own thumb off back on the chesapeake shore not long ago…she forgot. Athena nodded somewhat and He walked over to her closet , opening it up. Inside hung various clothing. Informal jeans , blouses , and normal shirts amongst a few formal dresses. Some shoes were stacked up along the sides and a few shopping bags lay at the bottom.
"I took the liberty of shopping for you this afternoon. Clothing , shoes , and in the bags a few odds and ends. A few little necessities and stationary , notebooks. There won't be much to do , I warn you , so you may amuse yourself writing. You may write a few letters to this father of yours if you decide to , so long as I may review them before sending , yes?" He smiled
When Athena didn't answer he gestured to a door at her left , to the desk , and then cabinet by the door.
"Your bathroom is in there , you have a desk for whatever you wish , and that cabinet I bealive is empty except for a few books possibly. This is your living space for some time. You may wander the house , yes , but only during afternoons when I am around. If I leave the house , you WILL be administered drugs , I warn you , for a little while If we do not leave together , but once you earn my Trust , Little Athena ," He looked back over to her , giving her a long penetrating look before continuing. "There will be no need for these precautions."
She kept her gaze level with his and Doctor Lecter suddenly smiled.
"Excellent. Then we will have no problems getitng along , hmm? Of course , Saturday night , you may not exactly enjoy my activities so you will stay up here all evening. I do not want you to see just what will be happenning yet , I do not want to expose you to this all at such a tender age."
Athena sighed and nodded.
"Doctor , how long will I be here?"
He took his own turn to sigh.
"Athena , It was a lucky misfortune you came upon being found by me and not a drunken sex offender. You may prove to like this life."
And that was all she got , because Hannibal took that moment to slip back out the door.
Athena jumped up to turn the knob , and it was locked just as she thought. She leaned back away from it and looked at the mirror across the room , muttering to it darkly.
"Well , this is FUN."
Pearsal stepped out of his car Saturday night in his buisness suit looking rather annoyed as he pulled out his keys and started across the street towards his home. Upon arriving at the sidewalk , he began to jog up the steps to the front door and the first thing that he met was a pair of maroon eyes , glittering in the light reflecting off a blade…held to Pearsal's neck…
A.N.: Yay , chapter two! And in one day! Please read and review as it is my first hannibal fic and simply I think it is rather odd…so give me your opinions!
She breathed again , shaking her head slightly.
"Now , Tell me of this little story." Hannibal smiled through his perfect teeth , and Athena sighed deeply.
"Doctor Lecter , My boyfriend and I were coming home from his parents dinner last night , and he was angry with me. Thought I was 'cheating' on him or something equally stupid and immature ," She took this moment to roll her eyes dramatically and Lecter nodded , amused. "So we argued , he stopped by the side of the road around seven and shoved me out of the car by some little bridge. I suppose he was…"
Hannibal nodded again , "Yes , that would explain that little twist on your ankle , yes?"
Athena shrugged . "I suppose so , I just think he was rather drunk on wine or something…probably thought he could kill me , I don't know."
Doctor Lecter listened patiently.
"And noone is looking for you?"
"No , My mother died of Lung Cancer , and My father seemed to think I drove her to smoking or something , he claims he hates me though he normally sends me something for christmas…a payment for a bill…et cetera."
Hannibal nodded and watched her. Athena observed his face carefully , yet she could not clearly make out his expression. Her eye sight was blurry from whatever he had given her. She squinted her eyes towards the window , trying to see it , but gave in to the idea and close her eyes , laying back.
"What DID you mean about your 'special' dinner , though?" She asked wearily , the fright not as strong now that she knew she wasn't on any menu. Yet.
"I suppose you also know of Clarice Starling?" He asked calmly
Athena nodded.
"She will be out little guest of honour. And as for the main course…He will be taken care of this Saturday night. You know that I prefer things fresh , yes?"
She shuddered slightly and Hannibal smiled.
"Little Athena , you should get used to it. I find it in not only my best interests but yours that you will be with me for a long time now. Certainly if I let you go you would tell the police ,hmm?"
Athena didn't gesture anything , just thought. The prospect of spending time with Hannibal Lecter sounded promising , educational , and if she thought about it , fun. Clarice starling only knew honestly even slightly what went on in his head….an honour It would be to spend this with him.
"Well…I was studying phsycology along with everything else…"Athena muttered , letting her voice trail off.
Lecter smiled "Smart girl. Well then , you're going to have to trust me in roder for me to trust you , Athena. This can be pleasant if you allow it. I look forward to having some company around…hopefully I will not have to cut your company short , hmm?" He warned
Athena nodded , not wanting to be killed , and opened her eyes to see him stand.
"Now , Athena , I appoligize for the drugs and that awful job of caining earlier but I'm afraid I can't take chances. I will need to go out to get a few things , and I would prefer it if I leave you here as you aren't quite well , yes?"
"Doctor Lecter…"She began , watching as he picked up the two pairs of handcuffs again. "I will not try and run" She finished
He shook his head and easily pulled her arms behind her back as her joints were no longer working correctly from his drug.
"It's not as if I think you would have the strength to go find a phone , little one , but just to be safe this is a precaution I'm taking."
The snap indicated the cuffs had tightened around her wrists and Athena sighed , flexing her shoulder blades a bit to become accustomed to the pull. The second pair attacked her ankle to the foot of the bed and Lecter gave her a slight smile , standing by the doorway.
"Goodnight , Athena."
He flipped the light switch and the room returned to a dim twilight. Athena turned onto her stomach and burryed her face into the pillow , taking a deep breath.
"Athena."
A voice roused her from her slumber along with a hand on her shoulder , turning her away from the pillow. She mumbled something incoherant and slowly opened her eyes. Athena gave a little start at the face of Hannibal Lecter , a reflex , and relaxed her tensed self up a bit , though his hand on her shoulder still frightened her.
It was evening now and the room was illuminated brightly.
"Good evening , Athena. I trust the medication ahs worn off , yes?"
She nodded slowly , everything was in focus properly again and she had regained feeling , particularily in her shoulder blades bent un naturally and his tight rip on her shoulder. Hannibal let go and nodded back. Athena realized her ankly was free and watched him as he took her elbow.
"Come on ,s it up."
Athena did so with his help and Doctor Lecter unlocked the hand cuffs , setting them on the dresser. Athena's eyes followed his hand that still hover over them , he looked to them thoughtfully and picked both up , placing them instead in his pocket.
"Can't be too safe , hmm?" Lecter winked at her , waving his wrist in the air which had a neat scar stitched over his thumb. Athena had just now noticed this , scolding herself for not remebering earlier. Doctor Lecter had chopped his own thumb off back on the chesapeake shore not long ago…she forgot. Athena nodded somewhat and He walked over to her closet , opening it up. Inside hung various clothing. Informal jeans , blouses , and normal shirts amongst a few formal dresses. Some shoes were stacked up along the sides and a few shopping bags lay at the bottom.
"I took the liberty of shopping for you this afternoon. Clothing , shoes , and in the bags a few odds and ends. A few little necessities and stationary , notebooks. There won't be much to do , I warn you , so you may amuse yourself writing. You may write a few letters to this father of yours if you decide to , so long as I may review them before sending , yes?" He smiled
When Athena didn't answer he gestured to a door at her left , to the desk , and then cabinet by the door.
"Your bathroom is in there , you have a desk for whatever you wish , and that cabinet I bealive is empty except for a few books possibly. This is your living space for some time. You may wander the house , yes , but only during afternoons when I am around. If I leave the house , you WILL be administered drugs , I warn you , for a little while If we do not leave together , but once you earn my Trust , Little Athena ," He looked back over to her , giving her a long penetrating look before continuing. "There will be no need for these precautions."
She kept her gaze level with his and Doctor Lecter suddenly smiled.
"Excellent. Then we will have no problems getitng along , hmm? Of course , Saturday night , you may not exactly enjoy my activities so you will stay up here all evening. I do not want you to see just what will be happenning yet , I do not want to expose you to this all at such a tender age."
Athena sighed and nodded.
"Doctor , how long will I be here?"
He took his own turn to sigh.
"Athena , It was a lucky misfortune you came upon being found by me and not a drunken sex offender. You may prove to like this life."
And that was all she got , because Hannibal took that moment to slip back out the door.
Athena jumped up to turn the knob , and it was locked just as she thought. She leaned back away from it and looked at the mirror across the room , muttering to it darkly.
"Well , this is FUN."
Pearsal stepped out of his car Saturday night in his buisness suit looking rather annoyed as he pulled out his keys and started across the street towards his home. Upon arriving at the sidewalk , he began to jog up the steps to the front door and the first thing that he met was a pair of maroon eyes , glittering in the light reflecting off a blade…held to Pearsal's neck…
A.N.: Yay , chapter two! And in one day! Please read and review as it is my first hannibal fic and simply I think it is rather odd…so give me your opinions!