Chapter 4 – The Innocent Freak.

In the shadows of a darkened room, an old man sat on his wheelchair. Papers were scattered everywhere. His breathing was heavy and his body was weak. It was Lorenzo. The man who desired eternal life. Azoth. He was incredibly old now. His only last hope was azoth.

Footsteps were heard approaching his room as he sat lifeless in his chair, slurping and grunting from old age. The door opened revealing Daniella. Her emotionless expression greeted Lorenzo.

"Master…I have good news for you."

His eyes opened suddenly glaring back at her.

"What is it my dear? What is it?"

Daniella's frown soon grew into a smile. She approached her true master, kneeling down beside him. His hand gently stroked her hair, eager to what she had to say.

"Riccardo…he has found another azoth…Miss Sarah. Alonzo was her father…"

Lorenzo gave a laugh of delight. It was too good to be true.

"Ahahahaha! So that damn Alonzo of mine had a child too? I never knew…only that he left for that wench. Such wonderful news, Daniella!"

He stroked her hair once more, before she left. He would not let this azoth escape.

"Sarah eh? I'll need to get a good look at her…that stupid Riccardo thinks he can keep her. I made you, Riccardo! She is mine!"

He laughed insanely and began pulling himself along on his wheelchair.

With lack of talent, Sarah got up from the piano. With nothing else to do, she wandered out into the corridor. It was silent. She slowly walked down the hallway, admiring the old décor. Suddenly she heard loud footsteps. They sounded far too loud to be either Riccardo's or Daniella's. With curiosity. She followed the footsteps. She could hear loud chuckling and giggling. It sounded like a man. Sarah's head peered around the corner, there she seen him. He wasn't normal. He was deformed. Sarah wondered if he was even human, backing off frightened. It was too late. He noticed her.

"Eeeehehehee! Dolly!"

He began to run in Sarah's direction. Sarah with a panicked cry, ran back down the hallway. Her heart pounding, her breathing growing fast. What did he want? She did not wish to stay around to find out. Running down the corridor, she lunged for the door handle. It was locked.

"Shit! Now what?"

She was cornered. The deformed man approached her, his excited giggles grew louder. His hand reached out to her, touching her shoulder. Sarah shut her eyes tightly, not wanting to look.

"Eeeeheee! Dolly funny!"

He began to dance on the spot! Was he just playing with her?

"What do you want?"

He looked at her confused for a second but seemed to understand.

"DOLLY! DOLLY!"

he lunged for her, pushing her onto the floor. Sarah gave out a large scream. She could hear fast footsteps approaching them, the large deformed man reaching out for her.

"Debilitas! Don't you dare touch her!"

It was Riccardo, he ran over to her, protecting his precious azoth.

Debilitas ran in fear. He knew not to mess around with his master. Sarah let out a sigh of relief, her heart still pounding.

"What is he..?" Sarah replied, pulling herself up from the floor.

Riccardo was looking around, making sure Debilitas was gone. Before she could repeat her question, he pulled her close to him.

"I heard your scream. I came running as fast as I could..."

"Yes but who is he, Riccardo?"

Riccardo paused.

"My creation. Debilitas. He means no harm…but he can get carried away. Try your best to stay away from him. He will just get excited."

Sarah was frightened and confused. She did not want to be here anymore. It was a death trap. She knew if she tried though, Riccardo would stop her. Maybe he would even shoot her this time. She let out a sigh with nowhere else to go but in his arms. His arm wrapped around her, stroking down her long soft hair.

"Are you alright, my dear? Anything the matter?"

Sarah gazed up at him in silence. Suddenly her stomach began to rumble. She blushed with embarrassment. Riccardo chuckled in the deep sexy tone that Sarah admired. Realising she was falling for him again, she forcefully pushed away from him. Riccardo looked suprised at her action. Obviously she was not ready for him yet. A frown appeared on his face as he grabbed Sarah by the wrist roughly.

"Let us go eat, m'lady."

He dragged Sarah along the corridor. Sarah struggled in his grasp but he was too strong.

"I'm coming! Just let go already!"

Riccardo smiled. Her attitude towards him amused him. Yet he did not let go. He wanted to hold her. He did not wish to let go. Sarah sighed, giving up with her struggle and walked along with him to the dining room.