Moon Demon
By: Princess Ashley
(AN: I would like to thank you all for your reviews. I really appreciate it, it keeps me sane everyday. ^_^. Oh, and yes, to those who seem to have figured out the Lunae Pen, I did get that idea from Sailor Moon.)
Chapter 5: If you had seen what I saw
Stanton drove down the streets of Hollywood looking for Vanessa. She had told him to meet her somewhere around here, but she had failed to mention where. She told him that she would find him. He hadn't been driving long, but his thoughts weren't on Vanessa at the time. They were on the Daughters.
(Stanton's POV)
Wonder what they're planning to do now; one try never stopped them before. I don't think I've ever been this agitated over those girls before. It's because of Vanessa. She's one of us now and I have my chance. If those Daughters bring her back into the light I'll have lost her yet again. I can't let that happen. If those girls try another thing, it will be to their own undoing. Let Serena think I'm still in love with her all she wants. That isn't going to change anything. They are in my way, and I'm not going to help them anymore.
I couldn't. I've helped them in the past, given them answers, the Secret Scroll, saving Serena from the cold fire, Serena from Lambert. I could help them with those things, but I will not help them with Vanessa, not after the way they treated her. The Atrox will take better care of her than Maggie or anyone else ever did.
I was so lost in thought; I lost my focus on what was around me. But when I looked up again, I saw four girls and two guys walking down the street, probably headed to some party. They looked dressed enough to do so. But then when I looked ahead of them, I could see Vanessa standing there in the alley, waving at me. I stopped the car at the side of the road and got out. She was signaling me towards her silently. I looked at the six people; they had stopped, all looking at me. One trashed up schoolgirl looked like she was about to say something, but then stopped herself. I smirked, thinking that they were just sensing something about me like everyone else did. I walked into the alleyway where Vanessa stood.
I put my arms around her. "Like the outfit." I said, looking at the fishnet shirt and tank top. She smiled, her hand on my arms.
"I invited some friends along. Do you mind giving them a ride?" She asked.
I frowned. "Depends. Who are they?"
"Relax, not the Daughters or anyone like them. Payasa is Jimena's ex-best friend. Believe me, she's nothing like Jimena, except for that little mean streak, but she's okay. She's in Wilshire 5, the gang. She asked if she could come to the Dungeon tonight. She'll probably invite Tavio as well, but that's all I would think." She explained, and I released her to think on it.
Why not? "Sure. They're on Wilshire?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"Yep." We headed back over to the car, but as we stepped out of the alley, the humans were still there, as if they had been casually trying to listen in. Vanessa noticed them. "You know, if you guys don't have anything better to do than listen to other people's conversation's, you seriously need to get a life." She said, taking a falling strand of hair back into her half ponytail, and hopped into the car. I got in as well; giving the humans a strange look, and then took off at a speed that I'm sure wasn't legal on these streets.
I looked in the rear view mirror, and they were still starring after us. 'What are they starring at?' I thought.
~
Payasa was pretty, not as pretty as Vanessa, but just enough to make a regular guy ask for her phone number. Her hair looked like it was recently colored in cut, and was now a dark red and jaggedly uneven. Her eyebrows were carefully drawn; she had on a tight black vest that was only half zipped, giving off lots of cleavage, and her pants were really tight and light green and blue, with zippers all over, and ribbons entwining between her legs, a spiky collar, and three earrings in each ear. The boy, Tavio, was clad in black punk jeans and a tight yellow shirt, his hair was worn long.
"What do you think?" asked Vanessa, smiling at me.
"I could get used to them. Just as long as they're not spying for Jimena." I said, respecting the two as they walked closer to the car.
"They're not. Jimena is only a has-been to these two. Payasa declared hundreds of times that she hated Jimena with a passion, and Tavio has only ever heard of Jimena."
I nodded, and the two walked on either side of the car, getting in on each side.
"Nice ride." Payasa declared appreciatively, brushing the expensive leather seats.
"How much money did this one cost?" Tavio said, looking at Stanton with a 'why can't I ever jack a car that looks as good as this' look.
"Dunno, I stole it." I said. Apparently the ever-so sophisticated Payasa forgot to tell Tavio what I was.
"I hear ya." Tavio said, respect in his eyes for Stanton.
I looked at Vanessa, and she smiled. 'I'm sure Payasa will tell him later. After he sees the people in the Dungeon, he'll be a little curious.' She whispered across my mind. I nodded, and sped up, not wanting to miss the party.
"This is a party all night, right?" Tavio asked, putting his hands behind his head, leaning back.
"If you live that long, yes." Payasa said, exchanging a wink with Vanessa, and Tavio smiled, as if they were challenging him.
"I'll take that bet." He said as they finally reached the Dungeon. I looked out Vanessa's window as I felt her annoyance in my mind. There were the humans I saw earlier were standing outside the Dungeon.
"If they came here for a party, I'll give them a party. Excuse me," She said to Payasa, Tavio and I. "I'm going to go give them a proper welcome." She started to get out of the car.
"Sounds like fun. I wanna help." Payasa said, getting out, Tavio following her. I smiled, and turned the car off, getting out, and strutted behind them towards the humans.
~
(Jimena's POV)
We were waiting outside the Dungeon for Stanton and Vanessa to get here. Serena had told us Payasa was coming, but I saw Tavio come out of the car as well. Vanessa looked a little annoyed, but she masked it well behind a pretty smile; the one that used to be sincere when she was a Daughter.
"You guys waiting to get in?" She asked, putting a hand on her hip, her leather jacket making a glare under the moon, and her eyes seemed to glow. I had to admit, she was very pretty, even if she is a demon. But we all had to look as inconspicuous as possible.
Vanessa looked to line outside of the Dungeon. A lot of humans were going there, but not a lot of them stayed. They were too weak to stand all the energy in the Followers. Most had come here on dares, but we had to try and make Vanessa think we were here for the party. She looked back to us. "You come with us, we can get you in without the wait." She smiled; I could feel Collin and Derek tense behind me. They thought she was pretty as well. I tried to hide my jealousy and smiled back at her, like an innocent partygoer, pretending to be excited. I could feel a trickling in my mind, so I instantly blocked it, causing a look of confusion on Stanton's face as he stood behind Vanessa, and I could see his hands resting on her hips. I looked at Serena. Her smile was thin, and her fists were clenched. I wish I could have walked over to her and helped her, but that would have looked suspicious. "Really? You could get us in for free?" I asked, hoping I was convincing as a desperate popularity seeker. And the Dungeon could give someone popularity these days.
Vanessa smiled at me as if I were a three year old. "Sure thing. Come." She grabbed Collin's hand, and he seemed willing enough to go with her. I wish I had Serena's power so I could snap him back into reality and remind him why we were here. I quickly masked my rage and went to walk behind Vanessa and Collin who were in an arm lock. Payasa clung to Derek, and then came Catty and Serena, and Stanton bringing up the rear.
A Follower named Ryan was taking the human's money, but when he saw Vanessa, he smiled and moved aside. "Don't worry about them, they're with us." Vanessa said, gesturing to us, and then walked on.
The music inside was so loud I thought my ears could pop. I would so much more prefer Planet Bang to this. Lucky Serena could numb the impact of the music on her ears with her mind control. My jealousy became heightened when I saw Vanessa grab Collin by his red vest and pull in onto the dance floor, and start moving sensually around him. I bet she thought he would be the first human she would turn, but I wouldn't let that happen. But I was tempted to punch her when I saw her place her hands in the back pockets of his jeans, and he let her. He was whipped. I looked over to Serena to see if she would rattle his mind a bit and get him to focus, but Stanton was dancing with her. He didn't know it was her, and I could tell that they were both trying to get into each other's minds, and both unsuccessful. Serena was enjoying dancing with him, but I could tell that Stanton's heart belonged to Vanessa now.
~
(Serena's POV)
Stanton took me in his arms, but it didn't have any of the love that he had held me in before. He didn't know it was me, and that was depressing. I tried to go into his mind to find out what he was thinking, but his mind was like concrete, and I imagined so was mine. I knew he thought I was just another one of his victims, but I just wanted to be in his arms for the moment, enjoying the way things used to be before Vanessa became a demon.
I leaned my head on his chest, and he pulled me forward, trying to get me to believe that he cared about me. It was the way that he did all of the girls he turned: Cassandra, Maryanne, and countless others. I just wanted to be there with him, loose myself in his warmth that he felt for me. Why would he take Vanessa over me? Was he just going for whoever was convenient? I thought, maddened.
I looked up into his eyes, thinking he would open up. But there was no light there that was normally there. He wasn't trying to change me, and then I saw my true self's reflection in his eyes, behind the anger. He knew it was me!
~
Stanton could see the fear in Serena's eyes. She knew he knew. He gripped her arms tighter, and forced her to look at him, too see the anger.
"What do you think you are trying to do?" He asked, making her wince with the coldness in his voice.
Serena struggled in his arms. "Please, we just want Vanessa back." She pleaded.
Stanton loosened his grip, his past affection for Serena begging him to show her some mercy. "You can't. Vanessa chose her path, and you chose yours."
Serena tried to keep herself from crying. "We miss her. We're sorry, it was just a misunderstanding!"
Stanton's eyes softened. "I know, but you have to understand. The light was what was keeping Vanessa from being who she is. This is her true self. The side that you never let her live because she was afraid that you would reject her like you rejected me. She had to hide herself. That's why she liked being around me more than you guys. She let herself live with me." He said, trying to get her to understand.
"She could have done that and still been on the light side. We will never stop trying to get her back. And even if we don't, the new generation of Daughters will come and try to get her back as well. You can't stop us." Serena said, determination in her voice.
Stanton shoved her away. "Try all you want, but I will not help you. Vanessa doesn't want to go back. You see her; she's more indulgent and more self-assured than she ever was. She likes being that way."
But Serena was persistent. "She can be indulgent and self-assured on the light side, Stanton. Not just Followers are like that."
Stanton took Serena's shoulders and turned her around. She saw that she was facing Vanessa, who was slinking around Collin, and he seemed to be enjoying it. Serena gasped as she realized that Collin wasn't even under any spell. He was hypnotized in the aura and the intoxicating waves that were purely Vanessa. Serena had never seen Vanessa dance with such charisma.
"Go into her mind, and then you'll see what the Atrox offered her." Stanton said from behind her, and Serena reluctantly entered Vanessa's mind. Under all her thoughts about the cute closed-minded boy she was dancing with, there was a space in the back of her mind. Serena dove in the brain bubble, and an image flooded her. And Serena saw what the Atrox promised that Vanessa wanted so badly.
Serena gasped, suddenly snapped out of Vanessa's mind.
TBC
(AN: I would like to thank you all for your reviews. I really appreciate it, it keeps me sane everyday. ^_^. Oh, and yes, to those who seem to have figured out the Lunae Pen, I did get that idea from Sailor Moon.)
Chapter 5: If you had seen what I saw
Stanton drove down the streets of Hollywood looking for Vanessa. She had told him to meet her somewhere around here, but she had failed to mention where. She told him that she would find him. He hadn't been driving long, but his thoughts weren't on Vanessa at the time. They were on the Daughters.
(Stanton's POV)
Wonder what they're planning to do now; one try never stopped them before. I don't think I've ever been this agitated over those girls before. It's because of Vanessa. She's one of us now and I have my chance. If those Daughters bring her back into the light I'll have lost her yet again. I can't let that happen. If those girls try another thing, it will be to their own undoing. Let Serena think I'm still in love with her all she wants. That isn't going to change anything. They are in my way, and I'm not going to help them anymore.
I couldn't. I've helped them in the past, given them answers, the Secret Scroll, saving Serena from the cold fire, Serena from Lambert. I could help them with those things, but I will not help them with Vanessa, not after the way they treated her. The Atrox will take better care of her than Maggie or anyone else ever did.
I was so lost in thought; I lost my focus on what was around me. But when I looked up again, I saw four girls and two guys walking down the street, probably headed to some party. They looked dressed enough to do so. But then when I looked ahead of them, I could see Vanessa standing there in the alley, waving at me. I stopped the car at the side of the road and got out. She was signaling me towards her silently. I looked at the six people; they had stopped, all looking at me. One trashed up schoolgirl looked like she was about to say something, but then stopped herself. I smirked, thinking that they were just sensing something about me like everyone else did. I walked into the alleyway where Vanessa stood.
I put my arms around her. "Like the outfit." I said, looking at the fishnet shirt and tank top. She smiled, her hand on my arms.
"I invited some friends along. Do you mind giving them a ride?" She asked.
I frowned. "Depends. Who are they?"
"Relax, not the Daughters or anyone like them. Payasa is Jimena's ex-best friend. Believe me, she's nothing like Jimena, except for that little mean streak, but she's okay. She's in Wilshire 5, the gang. She asked if she could come to the Dungeon tonight. She'll probably invite Tavio as well, but that's all I would think." She explained, and I released her to think on it.
Why not? "Sure. They're on Wilshire?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"Yep." We headed back over to the car, but as we stepped out of the alley, the humans were still there, as if they had been casually trying to listen in. Vanessa noticed them. "You know, if you guys don't have anything better to do than listen to other people's conversation's, you seriously need to get a life." She said, taking a falling strand of hair back into her half ponytail, and hopped into the car. I got in as well; giving the humans a strange look, and then took off at a speed that I'm sure wasn't legal on these streets.
I looked in the rear view mirror, and they were still starring after us. 'What are they starring at?' I thought.
~
Payasa was pretty, not as pretty as Vanessa, but just enough to make a regular guy ask for her phone number. Her hair looked like it was recently colored in cut, and was now a dark red and jaggedly uneven. Her eyebrows were carefully drawn; she had on a tight black vest that was only half zipped, giving off lots of cleavage, and her pants were really tight and light green and blue, with zippers all over, and ribbons entwining between her legs, a spiky collar, and three earrings in each ear. The boy, Tavio, was clad in black punk jeans and a tight yellow shirt, his hair was worn long.
"What do you think?" asked Vanessa, smiling at me.
"I could get used to them. Just as long as they're not spying for Jimena." I said, respecting the two as they walked closer to the car.
"They're not. Jimena is only a has-been to these two. Payasa declared hundreds of times that she hated Jimena with a passion, and Tavio has only ever heard of Jimena."
I nodded, and the two walked on either side of the car, getting in on each side.
"Nice ride." Payasa declared appreciatively, brushing the expensive leather seats.
"How much money did this one cost?" Tavio said, looking at Stanton with a 'why can't I ever jack a car that looks as good as this' look.
"Dunno, I stole it." I said. Apparently the ever-so sophisticated Payasa forgot to tell Tavio what I was.
"I hear ya." Tavio said, respect in his eyes for Stanton.
I looked at Vanessa, and she smiled. 'I'm sure Payasa will tell him later. After he sees the people in the Dungeon, he'll be a little curious.' She whispered across my mind. I nodded, and sped up, not wanting to miss the party.
"This is a party all night, right?" Tavio asked, putting his hands behind his head, leaning back.
"If you live that long, yes." Payasa said, exchanging a wink with Vanessa, and Tavio smiled, as if they were challenging him.
"I'll take that bet." He said as they finally reached the Dungeon. I looked out Vanessa's window as I felt her annoyance in my mind. There were the humans I saw earlier were standing outside the Dungeon.
"If they came here for a party, I'll give them a party. Excuse me," She said to Payasa, Tavio and I. "I'm going to go give them a proper welcome." She started to get out of the car.
"Sounds like fun. I wanna help." Payasa said, getting out, Tavio following her. I smiled, and turned the car off, getting out, and strutted behind them towards the humans.
~
(Jimena's POV)
We were waiting outside the Dungeon for Stanton and Vanessa to get here. Serena had told us Payasa was coming, but I saw Tavio come out of the car as well. Vanessa looked a little annoyed, but she masked it well behind a pretty smile; the one that used to be sincere when she was a Daughter.
"You guys waiting to get in?" She asked, putting a hand on her hip, her leather jacket making a glare under the moon, and her eyes seemed to glow. I had to admit, she was very pretty, even if she is a demon. But we all had to look as inconspicuous as possible.
Vanessa looked to line outside of the Dungeon. A lot of humans were going there, but not a lot of them stayed. They were too weak to stand all the energy in the Followers. Most had come here on dares, but we had to try and make Vanessa think we were here for the party. She looked back to us. "You come with us, we can get you in without the wait." She smiled; I could feel Collin and Derek tense behind me. They thought she was pretty as well. I tried to hide my jealousy and smiled back at her, like an innocent partygoer, pretending to be excited. I could feel a trickling in my mind, so I instantly blocked it, causing a look of confusion on Stanton's face as he stood behind Vanessa, and I could see his hands resting on her hips. I looked at Serena. Her smile was thin, and her fists were clenched. I wish I could have walked over to her and helped her, but that would have looked suspicious. "Really? You could get us in for free?" I asked, hoping I was convincing as a desperate popularity seeker. And the Dungeon could give someone popularity these days.
Vanessa smiled at me as if I were a three year old. "Sure thing. Come." She grabbed Collin's hand, and he seemed willing enough to go with her. I wish I had Serena's power so I could snap him back into reality and remind him why we were here. I quickly masked my rage and went to walk behind Vanessa and Collin who were in an arm lock. Payasa clung to Derek, and then came Catty and Serena, and Stanton bringing up the rear.
A Follower named Ryan was taking the human's money, but when he saw Vanessa, he smiled and moved aside. "Don't worry about them, they're with us." Vanessa said, gesturing to us, and then walked on.
The music inside was so loud I thought my ears could pop. I would so much more prefer Planet Bang to this. Lucky Serena could numb the impact of the music on her ears with her mind control. My jealousy became heightened when I saw Vanessa grab Collin by his red vest and pull in onto the dance floor, and start moving sensually around him. I bet she thought he would be the first human she would turn, but I wouldn't let that happen. But I was tempted to punch her when I saw her place her hands in the back pockets of his jeans, and he let her. He was whipped. I looked over to Serena to see if she would rattle his mind a bit and get him to focus, but Stanton was dancing with her. He didn't know it was her, and I could tell that they were both trying to get into each other's minds, and both unsuccessful. Serena was enjoying dancing with him, but I could tell that Stanton's heart belonged to Vanessa now.
~
(Serena's POV)
Stanton took me in his arms, but it didn't have any of the love that he had held me in before. He didn't know it was me, and that was depressing. I tried to go into his mind to find out what he was thinking, but his mind was like concrete, and I imagined so was mine. I knew he thought I was just another one of his victims, but I just wanted to be in his arms for the moment, enjoying the way things used to be before Vanessa became a demon.
I leaned my head on his chest, and he pulled me forward, trying to get me to believe that he cared about me. It was the way that he did all of the girls he turned: Cassandra, Maryanne, and countless others. I just wanted to be there with him, loose myself in his warmth that he felt for me. Why would he take Vanessa over me? Was he just going for whoever was convenient? I thought, maddened.
I looked up into his eyes, thinking he would open up. But there was no light there that was normally there. He wasn't trying to change me, and then I saw my true self's reflection in his eyes, behind the anger. He knew it was me!
~
Stanton could see the fear in Serena's eyes. She knew he knew. He gripped her arms tighter, and forced her to look at him, too see the anger.
"What do you think you are trying to do?" He asked, making her wince with the coldness in his voice.
Serena struggled in his arms. "Please, we just want Vanessa back." She pleaded.
Stanton loosened his grip, his past affection for Serena begging him to show her some mercy. "You can't. Vanessa chose her path, and you chose yours."
Serena tried to keep herself from crying. "We miss her. We're sorry, it was just a misunderstanding!"
Stanton's eyes softened. "I know, but you have to understand. The light was what was keeping Vanessa from being who she is. This is her true self. The side that you never let her live because she was afraid that you would reject her like you rejected me. She had to hide herself. That's why she liked being around me more than you guys. She let herself live with me." He said, trying to get her to understand.
"She could have done that and still been on the light side. We will never stop trying to get her back. And even if we don't, the new generation of Daughters will come and try to get her back as well. You can't stop us." Serena said, determination in her voice.
Stanton shoved her away. "Try all you want, but I will not help you. Vanessa doesn't want to go back. You see her; she's more indulgent and more self-assured than she ever was. She likes being that way."
But Serena was persistent. "She can be indulgent and self-assured on the light side, Stanton. Not just Followers are like that."
Stanton took Serena's shoulders and turned her around. She saw that she was facing Vanessa, who was slinking around Collin, and he seemed to be enjoying it. Serena gasped as she realized that Collin wasn't even under any spell. He was hypnotized in the aura and the intoxicating waves that were purely Vanessa. Serena had never seen Vanessa dance with such charisma.
"Go into her mind, and then you'll see what the Atrox offered her." Stanton said from behind her, and Serena reluctantly entered Vanessa's mind. Under all her thoughts about the cute closed-minded boy she was dancing with, there was a space in the back of her mind. Serena dove in the brain bubble, and an image flooded her. And Serena saw what the Atrox promised that Vanessa wanted so badly.
Serena gasped, suddenly snapped out of Vanessa's mind.
TBC
