The Prey
The Cleanse is upon us. Will it happen this year? If so then how brutal it will be? Only one day left till we figure out the answers.
- One-thousand redemptions! – Charlie shouts.
- Wow I never thought that we can actually make it. – Angel says.
- That was too much work and too many shouting… – Vaggie says annoyed.
- Still worth every minute. – Mira adds.
- Yes! - Charlie jumps up from her seat with excitement - Seeing all those beautiful souls going up to Heaven compensates for everything.
- I never thought I would say something like this but – Alastor says - it actually entertains me a lot.
- Oh Al! – Charlie looks at him smiling - I'm so happy for you!
- Who would've thought that the Radio Demon can act like an angel – Angel says ironically - Too bad that I couldn't be a part of the teaching process. – he glances at Charlie.
- I think we have discussed that topic many times Angel. – she says in disbelief
- Come on Princess give me a class. – Angel begs - I let you choose the subject I swear!
- No way Angel you would teach them some disgusting thing! – Charlie says.
- No, I can be a good boy! – Angel replies licking his upper lip.
Everyone is watching the fight between Charlie and Angel. Suddenly a gentle breeze comes into the room and sways Mira's hair. Alastor stands behind her, and the scent hits him.
„What is this?" – he thinks - The sweet scent of a prey. „No!" – he resists the voice – „It reminds me of something or someone from my human life." A victim. – says the voice in his head – „Where is this smell coming from? I need more!"
He takes a deep breath and searches for the source. He sniffs in the direction of Mira.
„It's coming from her!" - he leans closer. Mira feels that something is touching her hair. She glances back for a second and she spots Alastor leaning towards her hair.
„What is he doing?" – she thinks.
- Angel I told you, you won't ever teach in this Hotel! – says Charlie angrily.
- But I'm super useful! – Angel insists.
- Useful? You don't even know what that means! – Charlie shouts laughing.
Alastor takes a step closer to Mira. She can feel his body heat on her back.
„Oh my God he is too close!" – Mira thinks – „How should I react to that?"
He moves his hand slowly around her waist for a hug.
„What!" - she panics – „The others are here!"
She quickly grabs his hand. The heat rushes through her body immediately. She hears Alastor's heavy breathing. „No way…" - she bites her lower lip.
- Alastor! – she whispers to him.
- Hmm yes my dear? – he answers passionately.
- Snap out of it! It's not the time! – she tries to answer as serious as possible.
- When is it then? – he whispers into her ears.
„Oh my God…" she can't believe that this is actually happening. Alastor never showed an actual interest in her.
- Fuck if that's what you want then I'm leaving this fucked up hotel! – Angel shouts.
- Sure, act like a drama queen! You know what? Just go! – Charlie shouts back at him.
- Bet I am! – Angel rushes out the front door and shuts it.
- Ahhh he is so childish! – Charlie says angrily clenching her fist.
- You know that he is hysterical. – Vaggie tries to calm her down - He will come back just give him some time hun.
Alastor's mouth is getting closer to Mira's neck. Kill!
- Okay guys! – Charlie turns around to face the others.
Both Mira and Alastor straightens up.
- I guess this meeting is over. Dismiss! – she says.
Niffty runs toward the laundry room. She started a washer program and the washing machine beeps as it is ready.
Vaggie goes back to her spear. From time to time she sharpens it. Just in case.
Charlie is reading her book titled „How to communicate with your parents".
Mira grabs Alastor's hand and quickly takes him to her room. As they enter room number 24 she closes the door behind them.
- What are you doing Alastor? – she asks still facing the door.
- Hush! – he says as he embraces her. - Your scent…it drives me crazy.
- Oh my I… - she cannot finish the sentence, he gently bites her ear. She can't move, her body is in a heatwave.
You want her as your own. Take her!
Alastor opens his mouth wider, his fangs grew longer. Mira closes her eyes and gives herself into the sensation but as Alastor wants to bite her, she quickly jumps away.
- What are you doi… - as she turns around she sees a black figure standing behind Alastor. A giant shadow.
- Alastor? – she asks.
Hahaha he can't hear you now sweety? I am him and he is me.
- Doesn't seem like that to me. – Mira answers.
We are one. – the shadow says - Usually he listens to me but now… We made a deal and he didn't want to take your soul… I don't know what you did to him, but he resists me. – the shadow says angrily -But I am stronger than he is. The old Alastor can never win.
- Wait, so you are the true demon behind all of his crimes? – Mira asks the shadow.
Such a clever girl you are. Unfortunately I need your powers more then everything, so I can't let you leave this room. – the shadow smiles at her - At least not alive.
Alastor takes out a knife and moves fast towards her. She dodges his move.
„This is bad." – she thinks. He strikes again. Mira jumps back.
„What should I do, I don't want to hurt him." – she thinks.
Stop moving girl, your soul shall be mine.
- Alastor! – Mira shouts. The knife moves close to her face. - Wake up!
Hahah he can't hear you dear, keep trying.
„Shit! I can't fight him all day." - she closes her eyes and as she opens it, it turns pink. – „I have no other choice." - she makes eye contact with Alastor. He stops.
- Alastor you have to wake up now. – she says firmly.
He looks deep into her eyes. Such mesmerizing pair. He lowers his knife. Mira eases up a little bit.
„Thank God it's working." – she thinks. Suddenly Alastor moves again. She didn't count on that. The knife cuts into her left arm as she tries to move away.
- Ahhh! – she cries out in pain. „My eyes are not working on him!"
Ahaha it's no use. Just give up already!
- Never! – she shouts. Another chop and feathers are flying in the air as Alastor cuts a pillow open on the bed.
„I need to distract him, but how?" - yet another chop – „I know!"
The next time Alastor swings his arm towards her she hits his arm. She is not jumping away. On the contrary she is moving closer to him. So close, that she can kiss him. As their lips meet he stops and lowers his arms.
No!
The knife falls out of his hand.
Stop it!
He starts to react to her. As the kiss deepens he moves his arm into a tight hug.
Kill her! Here is your chance!
- No! - Alastor says out loud. His eyes are gentle, looking at Mira. - Now I know what I've done wrong as a human. I always listened to my inner demon and killed my loved ones. Because this is the only way to keep them close to you idiot! So they can never leave you like your mom did!
- She was a bad person but it doesn't mean that everyone would leave me behind! – he says - It's so sad that I didn't realize this when I was alive.
The shadow disappears.
- Thank you! - he says looking into Mira's eyes. - Now I know.
Suddenly the others rush into the room.
- Mira are you alright? – Charlie enters first.
- Alastor? – Vaggie looks at him surprised.
They look around and see the mess in the room. The bed is in pieces, feathers are everywhere.
- We heard some strange noises from downstairs and… - says Charlie but Angel appears in the door.
- Wooooaaahh look at that! – he points to the bed - You guys must had wild sex in here!
Everyone's eyes widen, Charlie blushes.
- Sorry for bothering you! - she quickly shuts the door.