Just when you think Mimzy was gone, here she comes and shit is about to come down, not in a good way.
Song:
Have I told you lately that I love you? By Bing Crosby
Ch 50: Ferocity of a Dragon
(Heart's POV)
After three weeks went by it almost felt like it was going back to normal life. Mostly. I enjoyed the time at least. Work was the same and just as fun, especially when Alastor always came to see me during my dinner shows. I always enjoyed his presence. Besides my morning sickness when I woke up those days for work, I had a hard time getting over it when I had to get ready and made sure I ate something before I left. Alastor even started to show up after my lunch shows and would check up on me to make sure I was doing ok. I swear the man had nothing better to do.
I understood his worry though, even though I was a 7 weeks along he wanted to make sure everything went ok. Made sure nothing was stressing me out or anything happened. Especially if Mimzy ever decided to poke her head out of wherever she was hiding. Luckily, she didn't seem to be around but kept my guard up either way. I tried not to worry too much about her because I didn't want to stress myself out over it.
Alastor decided to not waste his time with Mimzy, so he didn't go back out to look for the woman to confront her. He saw no point since she didn't try anything else thankfully, but the news decided to keep the story going. So now there were rumors, but I tried to ignore all that because I knew what was true and what wasn't. We all did. That didn't stop people from bugging Alastor while he was out though. Thankfully for me no one bugged us after one reporter came up to me on my way to the hotel but when he did get close Rufio almost bit his hand off. Best we could do was ignore them and thankfully no one followed us back home. Even if they did the forest would consume them thanks to Alastor's power he had upon it.
I visited Dr. Talon like he asked me to, and he said that I was doing well and to keep up the job I was doing. He didn't see anything wrong with me and as far as he could tell everything was going smoothly. I couldn't be happier to hear those words. When I would tell Alastor it just made him more excited. My morning sickness got worse though, when I told Dr. Talon he gave me medication that would be ok for me to take. It was to help me with the sickness because it was getting to the point where I couldn't keep anything down at all. I knew it was unhealthy, so I was grateful it helped me out so far.
Last week I had an idea to make up for Charlie doing so much for us during the wedding, I decided to give both her and Vaggie a little vacation together. Telling them to leave the hotel for a weekend and go enjoy themselves. They happily accepted and spent the time at one of hells beaches. They came back saying they had a fantastic time and thanked me up and down when they got back for the time away. They really needed it. Just to have a relaxing time away from the hotel and be together. Alastor ran the hotel in their absence and I was there to help the best I could, even Angel lent a hand...or six. It ran smooth and at least we can say we didn't burn the place down.
This week, Lizzy came to me with an idea of all of us going out for dinner on Friday. Take our minds off things that have been going on. Have a nice quad date out with the couples. I thought it was a very nice idea and I told Alastor about it. He agreed because a nice night without worry sounded very pleasant. Lizzy even told me that Kota wanted to go to a fancy restaurant. I was surprised when I heard that too. Usually the guy liked to lay low and go to bars instead, but if he was willing to try a fancy restaurant for this once then he should be fine and wouldn't 'melt.'
The day after we all agreed, Lizzy said she got a reservation for a nice fancy club that even Alastor would enjoy. She said it was based on the 1950's but it would be fun either way. They had a live band with many different live acts that went on and they even had a dance floor. When I told Alastor he was ok with it and said he would love to dance with me. I was excited to go on this little multi date with everyone. A relaxing night out without a worry...at least I hoped.
It was the day of the date night and I was busy trying to figure out what to wear that night so that I had it ready. Rufio was trying to 'help' but I didn't want the hound to ruin my dresses, some of them I did wear for work at Giuseppe's. Trying to figure out what to wear at least was distracting me from other stuff on my mind. Mainly Mimzy because lately I was worried about the woman since she hasn't shown up. At the same time, I was relieved she wasn't around, but I didn't know if that was a good or a bad thing. I just tried not to think about her.
Alastor was outside and he told me not to come out until he was done. I don't know what he was doing out there, but I decided not to ask. He has been out there since late this morning, so I don't know what he was even working on. He said it was a surprise so who knows what it could be.
"Maybe I should get Alastor's opinion." I thought out loud as I looked through my dresses again. I looked down at Rufio. "What do you think? Should I ask Alastor to? I think I should get another opinion on this stuff."
The hound responded to me with a bark and a wag of his tail. I chuckled at him and decided to just leave the dresses be for now. I headed out of the bedroom and downstairs to grab something small to snack on for lunch. The hound behind me ran down the steps and went to the door. He pawed at it, saying he wanted to go outside. Remembering Alastor's word, I commanded the hound to the back door and let him out into the backyard instead. When he came back in, I went to the kitchen and I gave Rufio his half full bowl of food while I just decided to eat some grapes at the counter. Getting lost in thought again.
My thoughts were broken when the front door opened. I walked around the counter to see Alastor there in the doorway of the front door. I almost wanted to let out a laugh at his outfit. He was wearing a red coverall and it seemed to be stained with something and his hands were dirty. Never in my life would I have thought to have seen him in something like that, but it was different, and I liked it. I had no idea why he was wearing it though.
"I hope you aren't going out like that tonight." I commented as I tossed another grape in my mouth.
The deer demon turned around to face me, but he ignored my statement and walked up to the counter. "There you are my love. I have something to show you."
My nose wrinkled a little at the smell of him. He smelled of gasoline and oil. Was very unpleasant but I pushed it aside. "Is it whatever you have been working on all morning?"
Alastor nodded excitedly. "Come on." He said, waving me out as he headed back towards the door.
I sighed, putting my bowl of grapes down and walked out with him. He didn't try to grab my hand as his were still dirty. I commanded Rufio to stay in the house as I headed outside. I followed him out of the house and up the dirt road a little to a shed that was covered up by leaves and vines. It was old and almost looked like it was going to blow over. I have seen the shed before but never looked inside because who knows what Alastor kept in it. As he walked up to the doors of the shed, he stopped and turned around to face me.
I stopped and crossed my arms, "Alright Al, what you want?"
"I have a surprise. You'll see. I've worked very hard all morning to get it working again." Alastor's smile was wide and he almost looked as excited as a kid on Christmas.
Chuckling at his enthusiasm I said, "Well let's see it then."
Alastor pulled open the doors of the shed and when I looked inside, I was honestly surprised at what I saw. It was a very dark red 1931 LeBaron Marmon Sixteen Limousine.
"Oh wow." I said out loud as my ears went up. I walked up closer to the car and just looked at it. It was dark red as a main color with black details. The interior was also black and then I noticed that it was also a convertible as the cover was black as well. It even had a deer skull as a hood ornament. I ran my hand over one of the headlights as my tail wagged. "This is beautiful. I can't even remember the last time I saw one of these. It was something I didn't see on the road much." I looked over to the deer demon. "Al, I didn't even know you had a car."
"I've kept it out of commission for a very long time my dear. Plus, it never came up. It's been years since I drove a car. I saw no need to do so after I learned to control my powers. I just put it in here and I have been keeping it in a very good condition. It just didn't run the same after a while. I've been in here all morning trying to fix it so I can get it on the road again."
"So, what changed your mind?" I wondered as I crossed my arms again.
"About what?" Alastor wondered as he tilted his head slightly
"About you bringing this car back out? Why are you spending all this time to get it working again?" I asked him.
Alastor took a pause as he looked at the car and ran a finger lightly over the cover of the front tire. "You changed my mind." He finally answered.
I put one ear down and tilted my head in confusion, "Me? Why?"
"Well, I was thinking of the future. I figured I could get ahead of the game." Alastor answered almost shyly. "I figured you can use it to go to work and stuff when you start having trouble walking or when you start to hurt. That way you won't have to walk the whole way and I know you'll be safe. I can always drive you as well."
A soft smile came onto my face at how shy the powerful deer demon was as he explained his reasoning behind bringing the car out. "So, you are just looking out for my wellbeing?"
"Of course, that's always one of my main goals to make sure I look out for you. Especially during this time." Alastor told me.
Leaning up, I kissed the man on the cheek that wasn't dirty. "Thank you Al. That's very sweet of you." I looked to the car again and my tail wagged as I got an idea. "Can we take it out tonight?"
"Tonight?" Alastor wondered to make sure he heard correctly. He looked to the car and then back to me. "Well I guess it won't hurt. We can pick up Lizzy and Kota in it. Then Charlie and Vaggie can meet us there with Angel and Russ. Not everyone will fit in my car unfortunately."
"That sounds like a fantastic idea." I agreed as I started to flap my wings in excitement. They lifted me off the ground for a moment. I had to make sure to text everyone about the plans for tonight and tell them about Alastor's car.
Alastor chuckled at me. "Ok ok, calm down darling." He grabbed my upper arms. "I'm going to go get cleaned up first and then maybe we can go out and drive the car around a little to make sure it's ok for the road."
"I'm so excited." I said again. "I'd hug you, but I don't want anything on my pajamas."
"Hugs can be for later. Now come on let's go get ready." Alastor said as he grabbed my hand to lead us back inside.
"Oh, that reminds me. Can you help me pick out a dress for tonight?" I asked him as we walked back towards the house.
Alastor looked over his shoulder at me with a big smile, "Of course mon amour. I'd be happy to."
Looking in the mirror I was putting on my necklace that I wore for my wedding. I thought it would look cute with the current dress that I had on that Alastor had helped me pick out from my closet. It was just a cute little light purple spaghetti strap dress with a black flower patter on the bust area. Once done, I looked at myself one last time before headed out of the room. I grabbed my purse and walked down the stairs into the living room, Rufio trying to follow me out the door.
Turning to the hound, I got on one knee, "Sorry boy you have to stay here. You be a good boy while we're out ok." I kissed his nose. "I gave you some extra food for dinner." I stood up and patted the hounds head as he whined. "I'll give you a nice bone when we come back too ok." I smiled at the hound.
Rufio wagged his tail at that. I patted his head one last time and headed out the door. Alastor was already in front of the house with the car ready. We took a small drive in it already and it rode like a dream. Loud but it was cool. Alastor still had the hang of driving considering it's been almost 70 years since he last was behind the wheel. I will say that we got some looks because of it. It was a beautiful car and it was probably the most outdated thing there was.
Walking up to the car, Alastor was already standing there waiting for me as he leaned against it, his mic cane in hand. "You look stunning, my little wolf." He breathed out once I got up to him.
A blush came to my face, "Thanks Al." I replied to his complement.
"Are you ready to go?" He asked me as he pushed himself off the car.
"Yes, let's go get Lizzy and Kota." I answered and I walked to the other side of the car.
Alastor beat me there and held the door open for me. I stepped in and Alastor closed the door behind me and he got into the driver seat. Starting up the car and driving off down the dirt road and into the city. Before we knew it, we were at Lizzy's house. I send a text to her, letting her know that we were here.
A few minutes later Lizzy and Kota stepped out of the house and headed towards us. Lizzy was definitely in surprise from the car. I was texting her earlier to tell her about the car Alastor had right under my nose and I even sent her a picture. She must have been surprised seeing it up close.
"Wow, Alastor, your car is beautiful." Lizzy said as she got up to the car. "Heart told me about it but seeing it in person is a different story."
"I like the colors, pretty rad." Kota added.
"Thank you. The old gal still runs like a tank." Alastor pointed to the back with his thumb. "Hop into the back seat and we will be on our way."
The two got into the back of the car and we headed back on the road.
Turning around in my seat I looked back to them, "Lizzy, this was such an awesome idea. I am so glad you thought of this."
"No worries sis. It was mainly Kota's idea since he wanted to try and go somewhere nice." Lizzy said as she hugged the demon's arm beside her.
Kota cleared his throat. "Uh yea, I figured it be a nice change. Ya know. Try something new."
Nodding, I agreed. "I understand. It never hurts to try something new."
It wasn't' long till we arrived at the place that Lizzy had mentioned. 'Uptown Lounge and Bar' it was called, and it looked to be made out of a very old theater. Renovated and turned into this swinging place that was kind of popular I had read. We pulled up to the place and Alastor parked and came around to open the door for me. Taking his offered hand, I got out of the car and Lizzy followed behind with Kota. Alastor handed the keys to the valet and we all walked up the steps towards the doors.
I sent a text to Charlie to see if she was here yet, but she said they were going to be another 5 minutes. We just decided to wait for them at the front doors since they wouldn't be long.
After 5 minutes I saw Charlie's car pull up and Angel Dust was first to step out. He was wearing a long pink dress with a slit up the side to about his knee. Russ was behind Angel coming out of the car. He wore a dark blue dress shirt with blue pants. He had a fedora on his head. The couple saw us and walked up the steps to greet us.
I saw as Charlie and Vaggie stepped out next from the car and their dresses were almost matching. They were about knee high and looked like they were made of some kind of sparkling fabric. Only difference was Charlie's was a dark pink and Vaggie's was grey. Their car pulled away and they walked up towards us as well.
"I'm so excited for tonight. This was such a fun idea for everyone." I said excited as we walked in, my tail wagging behind me.
"Yea, it's been awhile since we had a good date together with all of us." Angel said.
"I agree. Thanks for this idea Lizzy." Charlie smiled.
Lizzy giggled in return. "No problem guys. I've been wanting to go to a place like this. I know it's out of character for myself, but it never hurts to try something new."
"That's right. As long as it doesn't kill ya right?" Angel chuckled.
We walked in and the lobby area had a giant Chandelier in the middle of the ceiling and some demons were around talking and drinking from a small bar on the left side of the lobby. There was a set of doors ahead and I assumed let to the main dining area. We walked up to the host stand and Lizzy said her name since it was under her name. The imp at the stand then grabbed menus and let us follow him in past the doors behind him. We walked in and music blasted right out once the door opened. It was a brightly colored place, with cream colors and yellows and light greys. The band was lively, and people were on the dance floor dancing. The stage was in front while the dance floor was in front of that. A lot of lights and stuff were going around with the music. Tables sat around the area and big booths around the outside part. The imp led us to one of the corner booths that was round and took up the whole corner and would fit us all. The imp placed the menus on the table and left.
We all sat down in the booth and got settled in the seat. They left me at the end with Alastor next to me as Charlie and Vaggie on the other end. Kota, Lizzy, Angel and Russ all sat between us. Alastor sat back slightly with his arm wrapped around my waist with his fingers laying on my side. We all were chatting as we all decided what we wanted to drink. Mainly Lizzy was asking Charlie and Vaggie about their trip. When a waiter came around to get drink orders, I was the only one that felt weird once he left because everyone got an alcoholic drink but me.
"What gives toots?" Angel blurted out.
"Dr. Talon said I shouldn't drink just in case." I answered him.
Angel huffed, "That's lame. What's one little drink going to hurt?"
"Who knows. That's why I am not taking a chance." I told him as I leaned into Alastor more.
"Don't you even think of doing anything funny Angel." Alastor warned him as I felt his hold on me tighten slightly.
Russ put a hand on top of one of Angel's that sat on the table. "Don't worry Alastor sir, Angel will behave." Rus looked to Angel. "Won't cha Angel Baby?" I could hear the sternness in his voice.
Angel rolled his eyes and put one of his elbows on the table and put his head into his palm. "Fine." Was all the spider demon said.
Alastor's hold on me loosened and he kissed the top of my head. The waiter came back with the drinks and we needed a few more moments to think of what to eat. We just made small chit chat as we looked at the menus. I sighed as I looked and just was hoping nothing would make me sick. I was glad the pills Dr. Talon gave me helped but I was still concerned when going out.
Alastor seemed to sense my distress and he leaned down to my ear, "Are you going to be ok darling?" I heard him ask.
"Yea I think so. Sorry I was just worried." I answered him as I played with the menu.
"Don't get worried dear. It will be alright. Don't think about it ok?" Alastor told me.
"It's hard because sometimes things trigger my sickness more than others and I just don't want to embarrass myself." I said as I put my ears against my head.
Alastor reached his hand further around my waist to lay on my abdomen. "I can imagine it's hard right now but all you can do is get something that you know will be ok. If you start to feel unwell just excuse yourself. I'm sure everyone will understand."
Nodding in response I looked up to him, "Thank you my great buck."
Alastor smiled and kissed my head, "I'm always here for you my little wolf."
Looking over to the others at the table and they were looking at us with soft eyes. A blush spread across my face. They had been staring at us.
"You guys are adorable." Charlie said as she put her hands to her cheeks.
My face went into Alastor's side to hide. "Guys please." I whined.
They all laughed.
"Sorry Heart." Lizzy giggled as she covered her muzzle.
Eventually they all had their laugh and felt it all slide and soon took my face out of Alastor's side. The waiter came back and took our food orders. I did figure out what I wanted and crossed my fingers it wouldn't make me sick.
As we sat there, we all caught up with each other. Seeing how we all are. Hoping to stay out of trouble. Angel mainly, and Russ said that he has been keeping an eye on him better. Plus, no sign of Valentino coming to him. I found that as a good thing. Russ talked about his next new play that he will be in and he already invited me to opening night. I was grateful for that because I loved going to see his plays. Soon our food arrived, and we continued to talk while we ate. I was surprised I was ok eating, and nothing seemed to trigger anything. Even none of the food the others got triggered me. Especially Alastor with his certain taste in rare bloody food. That seemed to trigger it up a lot, but I was fine. I had to thank Dr. Talon for the pills he gave me that helped.
As we ate, Lizzy told me that her gang got a new wolf demon member and it was awesome to have her small gang getting bigger. I was happy for them. Charlie and Vaggie talked more about their trip. Kota was starting to get some work in bars by playing his guitar. Even Angel was trying to find a better place to work still. It was nice that things were going well for all my friends and my sister.
When we were close to finishing, I had to stop because I couldn't keep eating anymore. I was proud of myself because it was more than I have the last few days.
Alastor looked over to me, "You done dear?"
Nodding, I played with my fork against the plate with my ears down.
Alastor placed his arm around my shoulders, "Don't push yourself, love. We can take the rest home." He kissed my forehead.
A sigh still escaped my lips. This was one part I hated about this pregnancy stuff so far. I hated not being able to eat. Dr. Talon said that it would get better later on but that was a difficult hill I had to get over.
Alastor must have seen the disappointment on my face because he leaned close to my ear and said, "How about we go have a nice slow dance? Will that make you feel a little better?"
My ears went up a little from his words and I looked up at him and a smile slowly spread on my face and I nodded.
Alastor returned my smile and he looked to everyone, "We are excusing ourselves. If you need us, we will be on the dance floor." Everyone nodded and we got up and headed to the dance floor.
Alastor wrapped an arm around my shoulders as we headed our way down. I felt eyes on us, but I tried to not think about it.
It was so nice to get up and stretch my legs a little. I was trying to not let my mind go to other places. I wanted to focus on this night. Focus on my friends that we all got together. Focus on Alastor. Plus try to not think about bad things that were going on right now mainly with Mimzy. I was hoping to get away from her, thinking of future stuff. I didn't want to think too far ahead but I did want to focus on my pregnancy mostly. My mind kept thinking back to Elena, there was no doubt in my mind that I was pregnant with the young girl from my dreams and it honestly made me very excited. I kept a lot of my thoughts to myself and was too shy to share with Alastor but maybe he probably was thinking the same.
I was kicked out of my thoughts when we stepped onto the dance floor and I heard the song that was currently on coming to an end. We stood on the edge of the dance floor.
"Lost in thought again dear." Alastor chuckled.
"Oh shh." I said hush and smacked his arm. "Shut up and dance with me." I then laughed.
Alastor just smiled more and shook his head. As the song was ending, we waited till we heard the other one start before getting into a dance position.
He pulled me close as it started.
"Have I told you lately that I love you?
Could I tell you once again, somehow?
Have I told with all my heart and soul how I adore you?
Well, darling, I'm telling you now"
As Alastor held me I looked up at him lovingly before I put my head against his chest. He placed his head close to my ear and he started to sing softly to me.
"This heart would break in two if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Dear, have I told you lately that I love you?
Well, darling, I'm telling you now"
I felt Alastor place a kiss on the tip of my ear. He just wanted me to be comfortable and relaxed with everything that's been going on.
"Have I told you lately that I miss you?
When the stars are shining in the sky
Have I told you why the nights are long when you're not with me?
Well, darling, I'm telling you now"
Alastor slid his hand around my waist further up my back and slowly started to rub it. He stopped his singing and he let the song go on.
"This heart would break in two if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Dear, have I told you lately that I love you
Well, darling, I'm telling you now
Have I told you lately when I'm sleeping?
Every dream I dream is you somehow
Have I told you who I'd like to share my love forever?
Well, darling, I'm telling you now
This heart would break in two if you refuse me
I'm no good without you anyhow
Dear, have I told you lately that I love you
Well, darling, I'm telling you now"
As the song ended, we pulled apart and Alastor led me off the dance floor. We didn't walk back towards the table, but he pulled me off to the side that was hidden by the stage. Without a word though he leaned down and placed a kiss on my lips. It was long and he put a lot of love into it. He placed a hand on my cheek as he wrapped an arm around me to bring me close.
He pulled away from the kiss but stayed close with his forehead against mine keeping our eyes closed. Smiling, I said to him, "I love you."
Alastor opened his eyes as I opened mine. "I love you too." He moved his hands down to lay on my sides, "Both of you."
A blush formed on my face at his actions, damn why did he have to be so cute? Alastor must have seen my blush in dim light because he chuckled and rubbed our noses together.
"You are silly." I said to him.
"Who me? Never." Alastor said innocently. "Is it bad of me to already love our little fawn even though you aren't that far along?"
"Well no I guess not. I guess it's just a little weird to hear and get used to." I told him.
"No worries dear, but you better get used to it." Alastor gave me a wink.
I giggled and kissed his nose. "I will. Don't worry. Besides." I placed my hands-on top of his at my sides. "I know I already love them too."
Alastor kissed my cheek and we pulled away. "You're amazing."
"I try." I smiled and took his hands off me. "Now, how about you go back to the table while I go to the restroom ok?"
Alastor nodded, "I'll be waiting for you my love. Don't take too long."
"I won't. Don't worry." I smiled and kissed him one more time before walking away from him.
Curse my bladder. But hey what can ya do. Another side effect of being pregnant. It happens, I guess. I walked into the restroom and I was basically there on my own. I did my business but when I was washing my hands, I heard someone come in and when I looked up in the mirror, I was surprised at who I saw standing behind me.
It was Mimzy.
"Oh shit." I thought as my ears went back.
Slowly I turned around and faced the smaller chubby demoness. At first my breath was caught in my throat. I didn't move or say anything. I felt my heart rate quicken and I heard it in my ears. I was alone and with Mimzy. I had a very bad feeling about that.
"Well hello there, Mrs. Ledet. Fancy meeting you here." Mimzy greeted me as she fixed her dress at her bust.
"How...How do you know Alastor's last name? He never tells anyone that." I asked.
Mimzy giggled and covered her mouth, "You silly girl. I've known Alastor for years. Of course, I know his last name." She waved her hand at me like swatting away a fly.
"Is there a reason why you just so happen to be here the same time as we are?" I asked her as I crossed my arms.
Mimzy put a hand to her chest, "Why I was asked to perform tonight. I am a singer after all doll. I move from place to place when I'm asked to. I mainly play at my club when not bouncing around." She explained. "I just happened to see you and Alastor dancing on the floor. Then I saw you come in here."
I cleared my throat a moment, "Right, well I wish you luck on your performance then." I just wanted to get out.
Taking a step away from her she stepped in front of me to stop me from leaving. Oh god I can only imagine what he wanted from me. I was starting to feel uncomfortable.
"Wait wait wait my young little songbird, we aren't done talking yet." Mimzy said innocently to me as she put her hands out to stop me.
Sighing, I asked, "You have my attention then. What is it you would like to discuss?"
Mimzy smirked, "I just wanted to talk to you in person, that's all. I wanted to let you know that I'm surrendering."
Tilting an ear in confusion I say, "Surrender?"
Mimzy then threw an arm on her forehead and put her head back to be dramatic. "Oh yes. I see that nothing I do will make me get my Alastor back." She then looked at me. "I see that you have his heart in more ways than one so I know I cannot compare. So, I am giving up and I won't bug you two anymore."
I didn't know if I wanted to believe her, but she sounded convincing. I still wanted to tread with caution though. "Fine, I believe you Mimzy. I appreciate that a lot. I'm sorry that he never took interest in you."
Mimzy waved me off, "Its ok doll. I probably was never his type." she then held a hand out to me, "How about we shake on it just to seal this off? I just want to make sure your mind is at ease."
Looking at her hand a moment I saw nothing different or funny about it. Her nails were painted pink with a blackish green tip to them. It was just an innocent handshake. Sounded fir enough. As long as it got the woman out of our hair.
"Fine. We can shake on it." I held out my hand and took hers into mine.
We shook a few times before she did something I did not expect. Her nails seemed to get longer with a point and then she stabbed them right into my wrist. It was quick as she pulled her hand back and her nails retracted. It was almost like when a cobra tried to strike its victim. This woman, she might as well have been a snake. I watched as blood started to fall down my arm from the four puncture wounds she gave me.
Letting out a yelp in pain I brought my arm back to myself, "What the fuck. What was that for?" I asked as my anger spiked a moment.
She wasn't even looking at me as she inspected her nails. "Oh, it was nothing. Just a little gift from me to you."
"What did you do to me!?" I shouted; I felt my anger spike more.
She held out her hand to me, showing her nails. "Oh, I just wanted to bring out that true demon in you. Show Alastor just the kind of dog you truly are. Worthless and uncontrollable. Just a dumb bitch like any other dog. I never understood why he fell for a wolf like you when he hates dogs in general. In my opinion he just married you because he felt bad for you or he would plan to kill you later on." Mimzy laughed evilly as she looked at me and continued. "You can hurt people and I know he likes that. So, I figured why not let out your full potential." She then laughed again.
No! I can't turn into my dragon form. Not now. I've been restricted from turning into my demon forms from Dr. Talon. Now it seemed like Mimzy put something in my blood that made it come out by force. I heard a roar building in my throat. No, I had to fight it. I can't let it control me. My dragon form was controlled by my anger. I almost started to feel it rise without warning. If she was going to make me turn into my dragon form, then I better be ready.
Turning around to the mirror again, I took off my necklace and wedding ring and put them off to the side. The last thing I needed was for them to break or get lost and ruined. I turned back around to glare at the woman.
Walking quickly over to her I grabbed her by the shoulders. I knew my anger was rising as I knew my eyes were starting to glow as they illuminated the dim light of the restroom. My pupils must have become slits as my dragon form slowly started to sneak through. She almost looked at me terrified.
A laugh escaped me. "You don't know anything about me, do you? I'm more than just a wolf, that's not my true demon form. It's just a demon form I can control." I had to fight it, but it was becoming more difficult. The wounds on my arm were burning but were slowly healing. My blood felt on fire. "You want to see the true demon I am?" I felt my black scales form on my arm and Mimzy looked at them in shock. "Then so be it!"
I felt my form change shape as I grew. I couldn't hold it back any longer. As hard as I tried, but Mimzy had pushed me over the edge. Plus, whatever she had on the end of her nails and had put into my bloodstream only seemed to amplify everything.
Mimzy's face turned to horror as she looked at me. Her eyes never left me, and my hands never left her form as they changed into claws. A roar escaped my throat finally and it was loud and powerful. I was in control and not in control at the same time. I was looking through my eyes, but my body did what it wanted.
Taking the woman, I then threw her across the restroom. She hit the door and she flew out of it, the door coming off the hinges and breaking into splinters. The glass of the door shattered around the area. I roared again and breathed fire out from the doorway. Mimzy backed up from the fire until she couldn't anymore. My rage focused on her I crashed through the doorway and when I could finally stand up to my full height I roared again. That made the music stop and now all attention was on me and it wasn't a good thing.
(Third Person POV)
Alastor had returned to the table and was casually chatting with everyone, but then he was getting worried when Heart had not returned. He knew that she could be a while, but it just felt wrong to him. Longer than normal. Something also just felt off. His shadow even seemed uneasy as well. There was something definitely not right.
"Do you think Heart is ok?" Lizzy asked.
Alastor almost wanted to give a sigh of relief that he was not the only one thinking the same thing. "I don't know myself. I was just thinking that as well. I'm honestly worried."
"You have your reasons just as much as I have mine to be worried." Lizzy said as she turned to the deer demon.
Alastor knew that she was worried because Heart was her sister. He was worried because of more than that he felt. He was protective of her, sure. She was his wife, but Heart feared losing the baby, so he wanted to be sure she was ok because of that.
"Something also doesn't feel right." Alastor said. "Even my shadow senses something wrong. I know something isn't right."
Before anyone could say anything, he thought he heard a roar that seemed to come over the music. He didn't know if he heard right but he looked around the area. He flicked his ears to try and find the sound.
"That didn't soun' good." Angel pointed out. "I'm not the only one that heard that right?"
"How could you not hear it." Vaggie snapped.
"Al, I think-" Charlie started but the sound of wood and glass breaking cut her off.
There was then fire that they could see that was coming from the far side of the room.
"Yea that's definitely not good." Russ said in shock.
They all seemed to be stuck in place from the shock of what happened next. They saw Heart in her full dragon form bust out from the doorway. She let out a very loud roar that then stopped the music from playing and everyone to stop in fear. Some demons started to run as she breathed fire again. They were not going to be injured today. Alastor noticed that she seemed to be trying to step on something. She was following it.
Although that wasn't the first concern on his mind. His main concern was that Heart was in her demon form and she wasn't allowed to be. What could have caused her to turn into her dragon form though? The only thing that came to mind was Mimzy, but why in hell would she be here of all places and then go to find Heart. Either way it all didn't add up well.
Alastor continued to watch as Heart started to rampage through the restaurant. Setting stuff on fire, stomping as she went. Her wings flapped a great wind and her tail crashed against the stage. She roared again.
Every one of her friends watched in horror at the scene. They all knew that she wasn't supposed to be in her demon form, and it wasn't good. They had to stop her, but the question was how. Lizzy had no idea how to even stop her, because she always just let her do what she wanted. This time though it was a different story.
Charlie looked at Alastor who was still lost in shock in thought. "Al!" Charlie called out to get him out of his shock. Nothing. "Alastor!"
Alastor didn't even hear his name being called by Charlie until he felt himself being shaken. He snapped out of it and looked to see Kota shaking him. He looked at everyone before landing on Charlie.
"Al, you are probably the only one that can stop her. Do something!" She demanded.
Alastor was hesitant at first. He didn't want to hurt her, not like last time. Although he feared the worst already. Slowly he stood up and made his mic cane appear. He walked his way over to where Heart was and then saw what or should say who she was after. It was indeed Mimzy and she couldn't escape the ring of fire that was around her. He had no other choice.
Waving his mic cane in front of him, tentacles started to come out of the ground around Heart. They wrapped around her legs and tail to hold her still. Heart had stopped her attack on Mimzy and now looked down at the tentacles that were slowly wrapping around her. She tried to lean down and bite them, but she could not reach. Alastor made another tentacle form and wrapped around her mouth to keep it shut.
"Heart, what's wrong with you!? Stop this!" Alastor shouted at her.
Her glowing purple gaze turned to him and she just glared. Her clawed hands tried to get the tentacle off her face, but it was no use. The tentacles bled black blood as her claws racked the appendage, but it was to no avail, but Alastor felt it but didn't let it bug him. Alastor then went and had tentacles wrap around her arms to stop her from doing that.
Mimzy then laughed causing Alastor to look at her, "Good luck getting her calm now Alastor!" She shouted and then he saw her run for the exit as she continued to laugh.
Alastor wanted to follow her but that wasn't his main concern as he had a raging demon wife to take care of first. That second that Alastor didn't pay attention to her, Heart got her tail free and swung her spear-like tail into the tentacle around her mouth. It loosened and fell away as Alastor yelled in pain from the action and grabbed his arm a moment. With her mouth free she spit fire onto the ground around him. The tentacles around her arms and legs still held onto her. She swung her tail at him, but he ducked under it. She then tried to stab with her tail, but she missed and it got stuck in the floor instead.
Alastor took that to his advantage as he brought more tentacles out and wrapped around more of her. Closing her mouth once again and wrapping her up head to tail. Heart let out a growl from the action and tried to fight but it was no use as she couldn't break free.
"I'm sorry love." Alastor whispered aloud. "Bring her down."
The tentacles did as he commanded and forced Heart onto her knees and then slowly to the ground to lay on her underbelly. She was almost like a glowing black mass if her wings or head wasn't sticking out.
At this point her friends had come down from their seat and stood behind Alastor.
The deer demon walked forward at the still raging dragon demon on the floor.
"Al, be careful." Charlie told him.
Heart's glowing purple eyes glared at him as she flapped her wings, trying to knock him over but he stood tall. Alastor got to her head and kneeled. A growl escaped Heart's throat; she was so lost in rage that she didn't recognize him. Alastor reached out a hand and slowly started to pet the side of Heart's snout that was exposed. Then he went up to her head and ran his hand against her rough black scales and into the small tuft of fur that was on top. The growling in Heart's throat slowly started to die away. He went to her big ears that she had and ran a hand up the one and back down. He went back to petting her head, playing with the tuft of fur. If there was one way, he knew how to calm Heart it was to pet her, he knew she enjoyed the action.
Alastor loosened the tentacle around her mouth slightly so she could breathe better. The purple glow from her eyes faded and then he noticed that her eyes started to fill with tears as she looked at him.
To his surprise, she spoke. "Alastor?" It was soft but also filled with sadness as her tears fell.
"Shh, it's ok my little wolf. Calm down. Everything will be ok." Alastor said to her softly as he continued to pet her.
"I'm sorry." She told him softly, her tears falling more.
"Don't talk right now. You can tell us everything later. Alright?" Alastor reassured her as he took the tentacle away from her mouth completely and he started to pet her snout. "Just relax and calm down if you can."
She sighed as she was enjoying his touch and her eyes were half lidded. Slowly her friends started to come closer to her until they were behind Alastor.
"Is she going to be ok?" Lizzy asked first.
Alastor looked over his shoulder at them, "I don't know, but I feel Dr. Talon should look over her just in case." He answered her.
Heart opened her eyes more, "Alastor?"
His name being called brought his attention back to the dragon demon on the ground. "What is it darling?"
Heart let out a sigh and smoke escaped her mouth, "I don't feel good."
Alastor actually frowned when she said that, now he was worried. He watched as she slowly closed her eyes and her head fell to the side a little.
His movements of him petting her stopped as he heard her breathing get shallow. "Heart." Alastor whispered to get her attention but she didn't move.
"I think she passed out." Kota said.
Alastor's worry was now spiked high. Heart then started to come out of her demon form and when she did Alastor called back his tentacles. Alastor took off his jacket and wrapped the girl up in it since her dress was in tatters hanging off her. He took Heart into his arms and stood up, holding her close to his chest.
The deer demon turned to face the group. "Let's get her out of here."
Everyone nodded without a word and left the restaurant. Luckily Vaggie went into the women's restroom and retrieved the missing jewelry for the girl, she noticed it was missing from her so Alastor was glad that she went to retrieve it
Alastor took Heart to his car and sat her in the back seat and Lizzy got in with her. Kota sat up front with Alastor while he drove towards the hotel. His grip on the steering wheel was tight as he drove, he was afraid of bending it or ripping it off. He had to keep his anger in check as well. Mimzy had to be the cause of Heart's outburst of anger and for it to be so high and dominant like that. It wasn't normal. If he found out Mimzy did anything to Heart that caused more pain to them both then he would make sure that she would get what was coming to her. Never again would she harm his family.
*Evil music plays* Drammmaaaaaa. Don't hurt me. Everything continues in the next chapter. Also, I hope you liked that I gave Alastor a car. I don't know why I thought it be cool.
AN: (Its really hard for me to believe that this story now has 50 chapters, I honestly didn't think I would have it go on this long, but i just love this story so much and I couldn't find a good place to stop and I still don't know when I will. I want to thank everyone that has been on this journey with me with this fic and everyone who loves it. It makes me so happy when I see people enjoy something I love and make.)