Chapter two- Mine!
It was night now. Leaving the relative safety of the suburbs I felt compelled to walk once again into the heart of this human dominated city.
This night was dark, apparently the night of the new moon. On Nosgoth many of the more savage groups of humanity would hold elaborate religious ceremonies offering sacrifices to that false god. The thought sickened me, and sent a shiver down my spine- was it here, watching me even now? I wondered.
That stinging sent shook me from my ponderings, but perhaps "shook me" is too inadequate a description, for I nearly doubled over in a fit of nauseous coughing as I came to a new street on this grid-like maze. I raised my head slowly, as I recovered myself, and there on a corner was a building with large glass walls and a sign that said "Wolfram & Hart- Attorneys at Law".
My eyes blinked slowly, straining to focus on that which was before me. That nausea tore at my life's energy, I clutched my side and took a deep breath and then another. It was then, as I crouched watching a line of humans stream by that damnable building that a terrible realization slammed down upon me with the force of a thousand zephyrs, that this place, like Moebius's Staff was warded against my kind- but why, and for what purpose? Did that creature have miles tunneled out underground for its massive tentacles to stretch? Does it drain the life of this planet as well?
I slowly stumbled to my feet, the fog of nausea still clouding my senses. So, it was quite possible that I had found the lair of whoever it is that transported me from my home world and away from my true path- I hope, for their sake, when I find them that they will have no troubles in sending me home.
I turned slowly from that place and as I did I heard a scream soft in the noise of the city and full of fear. It peaked my interest, and since nothing could be done here I decided to leave and investigate.
I dissolved myself into a swarm of bats and took flight to the place I guessed was the origin of the cry. As I reformed in the shadows I found that this was indeed the place I intended to find.
The victim, I found, was a young woman dressed in what I guessed was the trend for the young people of this world. But I was less interested in her than I was in her three assailants, they were humanlike but their faces were horribly deformed and monstrous. And their sent seemed to indicate that they were missing something, something important.
I watched a moment as they taunted and beat the girl. Such cowardice burned my soul to the very core, "Hmph, three brave men." I said as I immerged from the concealment of the shadows. "I stand in awe of your bravery against this lone unarmed woman."
The creatures turned immediately from their prey and gauged me with hateful and threatening eyes; I honored them with a soft chuckle.
"This has nothing to do with you demon, so why don't you walk your pansy ass out of her before you get yourself hurt, okay?"
I must admit my reply was not as friendly. The expression on his face was priceless as he felt himself lift into the air by my telekinesis. "A pansy am I?" I said as I flung him against the wall of a nearby building.
They looked at me with newfound respect as I slide the Reaver from its scabbard. I thought for a moment- how menacing I must look standing here in this poorly lit alleyway clutching the Reaver's hilt with its eyes burning with purifying white flame.
The outcome was obvious they would die- two of them at least. I stood tall over the survivor who once so brazen now cowering and mewing like a child. "Creature, tell all you know that this city and all who dwell within its limits are Kain's"
As he ran from me I sheathed the Reaver and turned to the girl who now wept tears of gratitude. "What is your name girl?"
"Lori..." she trembled as she spoke to me, it was easy to discern that she knew not what to make of my intentions.
"What are these creatures?"
"I... I don't know I thought they were going to help change my tire and then their faces they... they just changed!"
"Enough, be silent." I softly commanded as I laid a comforting hand on her quivering shoulder. "I am in need of a guide in this city. You will wear this mantle, and if you lack the knowledge you will find me someone that does."
"Yes... yes of course."
"Then come... I need to learn more of these creatures."
*Hi everyone! Loved your reviews especially the one about having Spike ask Kain how to get his hair white! They made me laugh. Look for that later on! Anyways, what should happen next? You tell me!*
It was night now. Leaving the relative safety of the suburbs I felt compelled to walk once again into the heart of this human dominated city.
This night was dark, apparently the night of the new moon. On Nosgoth many of the more savage groups of humanity would hold elaborate religious ceremonies offering sacrifices to that false god. The thought sickened me, and sent a shiver down my spine- was it here, watching me even now? I wondered.
That stinging sent shook me from my ponderings, but perhaps "shook me" is too inadequate a description, for I nearly doubled over in a fit of nauseous coughing as I came to a new street on this grid-like maze. I raised my head slowly, as I recovered myself, and there on a corner was a building with large glass walls and a sign that said "Wolfram & Hart- Attorneys at Law".
My eyes blinked slowly, straining to focus on that which was before me. That nausea tore at my life's energy, I clutched my side and took a deep breath and then another. It was then, as I crouched watching a line of humans stream by that damnable building that a terrible realization slammed down upon me with the force of a thousand zephyrs, that this place, like Moebius's Staff was warded against my kind- but why, and for what purpose? Did that creature have miles tunneled out underground for its massive tentacles to stretch? Does it drain the life of this planet as well?
I slowly stumbled to my feet, the fog of nausea still clouding my senses. So, it was quite possible that I had found the lair of whoever it is that transported me from my home world and away from my true path- I hope, for their sake, when I find them that they will have no troubles in sending me home.
I turned slowly from that place and as I did I heard a scream soft in the noise of the city and full of fear. It peaked my interest, and since nothing could be done here I decided to leave and investigate.
I dissolved myself into a swarm of bats and took flight to the place I guessed was the origin of the cry. As I reformed in the shadows I found that this was indeed the place I intended to find.
The victim, I found, was a young woman dressed in what I guessed was the trend for the young people of this world. But I was less interested in her than I was in her three assailants, they were humanlike but their faces were horribly deformed and monstrous. And their sent seemed to indicate that they were missing something, something important.
I watched a moment as they taunted and beat the girl. Such cowardice burned my soul to the very core, "Hmph, three brave men." I said as I immerged from the concealment of the shadows. "I stand in awe of your bravery against this lone unarmed woman."
The creatures turned immediately from their prey and gauged me with hateful and threatening eyes; I honored them with a soft chuckle.
"This has nothing to do with you demon, so why don't you walk your pansy ass out of her before you get yourself hurt, okay?"
I must admit my reply was not as friendly. The expression on his face was priceless as he felt himself lift into the air by my telekinesis. "A pansy am I?" I said as I flung him against the wall of a nearby building.
They looked at me with newfound respect as I slide the Reaver from its scabbard. I thought for a moment- how menacing I must look standing here in this poorly lit alleyway clutching the Reaver's hilt with its eyes burning with purifying white flame.
The outcome was obvious they would die- two of them at least. I stood tall over the survivor who once so brazen now cowering and mewing like a child. "Creature, tell all you know that this city and all who dwell within its limits are Kain's"
As he ran from me I sheathed the Reaver and turned to the girl who now wept tears of gratitude. "What is your name girl?"
"Lori..." she trembled as she spoke to me, it was easy to discern that she knew not what to make of my intentions.
"What are these creatures?"
"I... I don't know I thought they were going to help change my tire and then their faces they... they just changed!"
"Enough, be silent." I softly commanded as I laid a comforting hand on her quivering shoulder. "I am in need of a guide in this city. You will wear this mantle, and if you lack the knowledge you will find me someone that does."
"Yes... yes of course."
"Then come... I need to learn more of these creatures."
*Hi everyone! Loved your reviews especially the one about having Spike ask Kain how to get his hair white! They made me laugh. Look for that later on! Anyways, what should happen next? You tell me!*