February 1st, 1838
With a yelp from me and Geovani , we were pushed into the mirror with new clothes and supplies. Helios allowed us to rest for the night before our mission today. He supplied us with a few weapons, fresh clothes and money, all of different varieties, Geovani held on to the money though. He claimed a 'hooligan like me' couldn't handle keeping the money. I gave him an annoyed glare and Helios pushed us along after wishing us luck. I stumbled into geovani and he caught himself. I gave a half assed sorry and looked around.
The area was vast, the floor was a giant clock and gears were everywhere, a few floating in the air. there weren't any walls, just stairs and giant rounded bars, moving slowly but in sync , passing each other with grace. Geovani looked as shocked as I felt, the place was straight out of a fairy tale.
"Can I help you." a voice caught our attention and we turned our heads towards the sound. a man stood above us on a deck, his back was to us and he was over seeing something we couldn't see.
" U..um excuse me sir, we. We don't mean to bother you..." Geovani spoke up, "Are you Alexander?"
the male didn't turn, he moved his hand at the same time glyph from the mirror was spinning around his wrists. He seemed uninterested in our presence , but also annoyed. I glanced at our surroundings . Everything moved and acted like clockwork. I tried to cease my curiosity and kept my body still.
"Please leave. before the cat disrupts my items." He spoke. I snapped my head over and held my tongue. I ignored Geovani's glare and rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.
" sir... Helios sent us. he told us to ask you some questions." The man perked up and finally turned his head towards us. He had pink hair, in a side bun. His skin was pale and he was covered in freckles.
" Helios...? " he questioned. he turned to us completely, he wore what looked like a bodysuit under loose blouse and corset waist coat with a single pocket. his eyes were a striking blue, but he wore a brown mask, it was Intricate in design, it look e d similar to a bird there were small chains hanging off the sides and his ey e s were sha d ed .
"Yes sir, " Geovani gave him a quick rundown and showed him the files he collected from Helios. Alexander gave a disapproved hum. he nodded and moved his hand, the time glyph spinning and glowing as a line zip past us. I stepped back out of the way and looked at the line with curiosity.
"Yes. I've seen this case before. although this time line isn't 100% accurate anymore because of the compromised unravels ." he spoke, the line glowed the same hue as the glyph, what looked like small projections appeared on the line and I could feel my ears and tail twitch in pure curiosity. "I'm not sure how it started or when or why. But you might be able to ask the mirror holders."
"Mirror holders?" Geovani questioned.
Alexander nodded, "Helios is one, myself, Dis Pater, Titus, Darren and Cibil ." I blinked at the name Dis pater , Helios mentioned it earlier, and geovani looked disgusted. I could feel Atticus spark slightly at the name, did he know him?
"Dis Pater?" I questioned then opened my satchel Helios gave to us and showed him the mirror he gave me, "the owner of this mirror?"
Alexander blinked then nodded. "Yes."
"who was he?" I questioned; Atticus suddenly sparked alive. I gave an overwhelmed cough and gripped my throat. I felt the air leave my lungs like I was kicked swiftly in the gut. Was he choking me? Geovani hurried over and patted my back. I took a few gasps before feeling the air fill my lungs. I took rapid deep breaths before calming down.
" I see." Alexander walked over and took my hand, he looked at the ring on my finger and nodded. "That was a bit extreme. don't you think?" he spoke at me, but not to me. He looked through me and I gave a shudder in response, "You'll find out soon Scotus." he replied before dropping my hand.
"as I was saying, before I was rudely interrupted ." he spoke again, I placed my hand on my throat and steadied my breathing. I could feel geovani's eyes on me but I ignored him. "You should speak to the mirror holders. Preferably Dragons. some of the details here match certain characteristics of their kingdom."
"dragons?" geovani questioned.
"Yes, they live on Venus."
"Venus?" I coughed out, "the planet? how the fuck are we getting there. and how the fuck would we breathe?"
Alexander rolled his eyes, and motioned to the mirror, "I'm fairly certain Helios explained. that mirror will take you to the planets. besides Venus is colonized . they breathe just fine . it's just really hot there, so you'd have to find Titus and speak to him fast." Geovani nodded.
"But before you go, I will say." Alexander took the mirror from me and turned it to us, showing Helios waiting for us in that same room, "You'll bump into a man. one that shows no mercy. You should not hesitate. work together. all three of you."
" who's the ma-" I began, Alexander handed me the mirror and I felt a strong pull and just like that geovani and I were falling out of the clock mirror in front of Helios . He hurried to our sides and helped us up.
"did he give you any information?" he questioned. I dusted myself off and gave a small huff.
"Yes sir. He said this has happened before but he doesn't know much about it. but he told us to ask the dragons... a man named Titus ?" Geovani said, Helios lit up like a flame. he gave a bright smile and his eyes sparkled a bright gold.
"Dragons...?" he nodded and walked over to another mirror, "here you are. I can send you directly to the castle.." he smiled.Geovani and I looked at each other, perplexed by his sudden eagerness but we decided to not question it, we followed him to the mirror.
"Speak to Aelius Levant... he will get you close to Titus. and. .. Tell him Starlight said hi~." he gave another smiled then pushed us in. Geovani gave a yelp as we fell on the palace floor, well I landed on the floor he landed on my back. I gave a groan and he rolled off of me. I sat up and glared slightly at him and he gave a nervous giggle in response.
" I'm just about over this falling into shit." I muttered quietly.
" Excuse me...can I help you?" we turned our head to the voice, it was a man in simple vest and slacks , he had pointed reptilian ears and slitted pupils, his eyes were a bright orange and hair was charcoal black. he had a small tag that read 'Levant.'
"um, yes. you can. Your name is Levant?" I questioned, fixing my jacket.
he eyed us harshly and sat his tray aside. his body became hostile and his eyes narrowed. "Who's asking."
I put my hands up in defense and stammered, "H-Helios- he sent us! he sai -"
"He said 'Starlight says Hi '. " Geovani finished. the man relaxed almost immediately and smiled, a small pink tinted his cheeks and he nodded
"oh, I see... please forgive me, we're on alert when it comes to outsiders. especially after the attack a few months ago... "
"Attack? Geovani parroted
"Some guy came here and tried to take out Titus. he failed. he wasn't ready for our atmosphere and our army. I'm assuming you want to speak to Titus if Starlight sent you directly to me... " His voice was calmer and his eyes kind. He had an accent, southern, Like Americans. How cute.
"Yes please..." I nodded. he motioned us to follow and he walked ahead. He wasn't kidding about it being hot. I had to remove my jacket and tie it around my waist. I glanced outside the castle windows and noticed men training in a yard. Strong, big, buff, sweaty men. I felt my eyes glue on them as I lazily followed. I felt heat rising but I wasn't sure if it was from my cheeks heating or from the hot atmosphere. I shook my head and followed behind Geovani and Levant. He led us further down the hall to grand double doors.
He pushed open the doors; the area was surrounded in windows and beautiful marble. there were portraits on the walls and a throne in the center of the room. guards stationed at every possible entrance . yummy . more buff men. I gave a small purr as I walked past one and eyed him.
"Sir Titus... " Levant spoke and bowed his head. Geovani and I mimicked him and looked at the king. I expected an elderly with white hair and wrinkles, but I was completely wrong. He was a tall well-built man. Slick Blonde hair that went to red ends. his eyes were a bright orange with hints of red. his skin was tan and his smile was sharp but kind. he stood and I could feel my heart flutter , but I don't think it was me feeling weak kneed. But Atticus.
"These strangers have come to ask some questions, they come from Helios." Levant stated . Geovani nodded and bowed once more.
"Yes sir, if you wouldn't mind answering some questions for us..."
"Not at all... " he spoke, his voice was deep and smooth like chocolate, He had an accent just like Levant, absolutely charming . he gave a gentle smile and his eyes softened. I felt my h eart fl utte r again. Atticus was melting. Then I remembered him saying the name 'Titus' once. Wasn't that the name of one of his exes?
Geovani even gained a soft pink to his cheeks, wither it was from the charming man before us or the heat, I couldn't tell, but he stammered softly before clearing his throat, "Well, Mr. Levant mentioned someone tried to attack you?"
Titus nodded, "Some scruffy man. He looked human, but obviously humans can't survive here. let alone last 2 seconds. it was a failed attempt; he could only handle out heat for about 10 minutes before fleeing."
"Any details? scars, height, facial features?" Geovani asked and pulled out a note book.
"uh, about 5'11? Hair covered one of his eyes. Gloves with a symbol on it and a necklace with an eye on it, and a ring similar to your friends. but the gem was bigger."
Gevoani wrote down everything and a gasp escaped his lips, " Helsing ?" he questioned, " Helsing tried to attack you?"
" I suppose so dear... " Titus sounded as confused as I was, who is helsing ? was he the man behind all these murders? Geovani scribbled in his journal quickly and nodded vigorously .
"Mind explaining who that man is? it seems I sparked something there small one." Titus spoke up.
"yea Geovani , who is that."
"He's a monster hunter. and by monster, I mean anything or anyone that ISN'T human. Gods, Fairies, Angels, you name it, he's killed it."
" what?.. " I questioned, "How is a human able to kill so many creatures and have the audacity to try it here."
"No one knows. we've been on his trail for years, trying to figure out how he's killing all these people and creatures. He's wanted dead or alive preferably dead." Geovani said, "I'll tell Helios."
I looked down at my ring and looked back at Titus , a ring like mine? well my ring houses the spirit of a god. if helsing has one as well, does that mean he also has a god in him? or is he just a fan of rubies?
"Excuse me. Cat..." I looked up and looked up at Titus. "I apologize, what's your name? I don't want to be rude... "
"oh, sorry sir, my name's Sullivan... " I spoke quietly, this man has got to be at least 6 foot and some inches. he towered over me with minimal effort. I felt myself shrinking back instinctively. but my chest was tightening and my breathing was picking up.
"I see... you're ... familiar to me." He eyed me, I stiffened as he touched my hand then my shoulder and moved his hand to my cheek, his eyes were fixated on my eye patch. my throat dried and my heart was sprinting. he gently moved the eyepatch up and I felt myself mutter out,
"Titus." I lost control of my limbs and the taller male blinked as he looked into my eye. Atticus decided to entertain him, I was in the backseat again. "It's me, Atticus... It's been awhile... "
Titus gave a smile and pressed his forehead against mine and Atticus nearly squealed at the proximity. "Indeed, it has, you're in the body of a child?" he questioned.
Atticus gave a small laugh, "Just for now... just like you I got attacked... I'm healing right now and Sullivan is helping." that's a way to put it, I thought and rolled my eyes.
" That's horrible, was it the same man?" Atticus hesitated before nodding, so that means it was Helsing who killed my father. Is this the man Helios and Alexander meant?
"We'll find him, are you ok though?" Atticus questioned.
Titus gave a goofy grin and nodded, "Of course, didn't lay a scratch on me." Atticus smiled.
"Good, I have to go now, but when I'm better... I hope to catch up." Titus nodded.
"Looking forward to it." with that Atticus retreated and I stumbled and rubbed my head. I felt fatigued all at once I failed to catch myself, the room was spinning and doubling. before I knew it, I hit the ground with a thud. I heard them call my name before the room went dark.