Note: 18+ only as this story will contain high sexual contact.
All OC Characters not belonging to the REV8 game are mine personally.
I will be posting a new chapter every Monday & Friday.
Miranda comes for a surprise visit which leaves everyone on edge especially now. Esmeralda's hunch about Miranda was right, now they had to find out how Miranda knows about Clementine and how they will now need to revise their plan in order to take Miranda down without attracting unwanted attention.
Are they able to keep everyone safe during Miranda's visit or will someone get hurt?
She was cold and calculating, nothing missed her eyes as she observed the room, before taking a seat at the head of the table first while Lady Dimitrescu sat at the other end. Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela to her right, Heisenberg lounged beside Daniella taking a drift of his cigar. Donna sat to her left followed by Moreau who arrived with Miranda and left quiet the unpleasant stench as the first course was served.
Helena and I stood in the shadows our eyes glowing as we kept a sharp eye on every detail and every move she made, while Esmeralda and Zozo watched over Clementine and Lilly
"Alcina…I'm rather disappointed…"
Lady Dimitrescu paused and turned to her
"Oh?" she looked clearly puzzled
"You haven't told me of your new staff or that your previous Botanist had returned"
"How can she know…" Helena said
I narrowed my eyes
"That's because a demon is helping her…"
"Sulfur and ash…it seems that she tried to cleanse herself of the smell…whoever is this demon they are smart to hide themselves…" Helena began
"I knew it…I thought it was impossible because the stench was almost none-existent" Esmeralda growled
"Styx…"
"We let her play her little game…let her think she still has the ball in her court…whoever is helping her will make a mistake at some point"
Alcina placed another piece of meat into her mouth and chewed slowly before answering
"Mother Miranda I saw no need…you have much more pressing matters to attend too that need your outmost attention"
Miranda narrowed her gaze,
"Clearly…it seems that you have her sister than…as I see your gardens and greenhouses look so pristine"
"The sister's father sold her off to some man-things…Helena and Styx found her and brought her back"
"And why all the energy for one little human?"
Miranda turned to us,
I narrowed my gaze though kept to my silence
"Bring them to me as soon we are done here…"
I felt Heisenberg's eyes land on me luckily his gaze was hidden behind his glasses
"Tea will be served in the library"
As soon as dinner was over, I waited for Helena to escort the group out of the dining area and toward the library wing before bringing in the staff to begin cleaning.
"Once everything is cleaned, head straight for the kitchens, take the longest route and avoid the library at all costs"
"Esme...how's Lady Daniella?"
"She much rather be as far away from her as possible...I'm calming her at the moment"
"They should be arriving at any moment...I'm on my way now"
POV
The double doors to the library opened just as Daniella readied her violin, she turned toward Esmeralda's direction where she could see familiar glowing eyes as Miranda took a seat close to the fireplace.
"Mother Miranda care for a specific piece to be played?"
Miranda turned her cold gray gaze toward the youngest of the Dimitrescu daughters
"Daniella…so beautiful…"
There was something behind how she said her name as she turned her gaze toward Lady Dimitrescu
Bela stood up abruptly just as Styx made her presence
"Pardon us Mother Miranda but we must head back" she announced as Cassandra walked over and took Daniella's hand, squeezing it as she felt a light tremble
"Oh, leaving so soon…"
"We must remind the staff of what awaits them if they step out of line" Bela answered emotionless
"Well…I'm looking forward to hearing the screams…now…come give me a hug my darlings"
Miranda stood up and spread her cloaked arms, the tension suddenly grew in the room as Lady Dimitrescu watched as the sisters approach with confidence, hugging Miranda as she enveloped them in her cloaked arms
"Such…such darlings…such a gift"
She was taunting her, as she kept her eyes on Lady Dimitrescu, showing her what she could take if she took a wrong step, it was as if time froze and only began again when she finally released them, Cassandra pulled Daniella's form toward the door when Miranda lashed out and gripped Bela's wrist
Styx all but kept her composer even though she wanted to rip her hand off of Bela, her eyes narrowed watching the interaction
"Bela darling…please come and see me before I leave…as you are the one that helps your mother run things, I have but a few questions"
"Yes, Mother Miranda"
Releasing her, did Bela follow her sisters
"…Bring them in…"
"The young woman is unable to do so as she is at the moment bedridden…" Helena explained as the doors opened and Lilly walked in, head held high, and eyes cast down and bowed deeply
"In life and in death, we give glory…Mother Miranda"
She spoke
"So…this is Lilly…quite the beauty…hair as white as snow…eyes a vibrant violet…and…" Miranda paused, sniffing the air
"Well…well"
With flashing invincible speed, Miranda flew across the room toward Lilly, but Styx was faster, grabbing Lilly and putting herself in front of her and Helena behind her, sheltering Lilly and leaving Miranda to grasp nothing but air. Miraculously Heisenberg stayed in his relaxed pose as he threw back his whiskey, his cigar lighting up as he moved a chess piece as he played against Lady Beneviento, Angie kept silent in Lady Beneviento's lap.
Miranda snapped her head towards the sisters as she narrowed her eyes
"A maiden under your roof Alcina…how is she still alive? She smells just mouth-watering delectable…I can almost taste the blood pumping through her beating heart as if it were right in my hands unless…"
She turned to her,
"Unless…Alcina you are losing your touch and getting close to these humans and are bedding her sister"
At that moment Miranda turned to Lilly
"Come here child…unless you want me to rip this castle apart in search of your beloved bedridden sister" she threatened, at the threat Lilly froze, as both sisters looked down at her but she gave them a smile, nodding
"It's okay…really…" she whispered as she slowly pulled away and approached Miranda, once she was close enough Miranda lashed, her clawed fingers pinched Lilly's chin, forcing her to look up to face her masked face. Her gray eyes staring into her violet ones.
"So brave…And don't lie Alcina…she is quiet the beautiful woman…her sister must be ravishing…I may decide to bring her to my bed…"
Lilly didn't flinch as Miranda's clawed finger traced down her cheek, resulting in blood emerging, Miranda leaned down and licked the trail of blood as she gripped her harshly
"Your blood is just delicious …it's like nothing I've tasted…maybe…maybe you'd be a perfect candidate for my experiments"
Having enough Styx released a growl teleporting she slammed her hand against Miranda's chest throwing her across the room and pulling Lilly back and toward Helena.
Miranda roared as she flipped in the air before skidding across the room, her clawed fingers digging into the marble, her head shooting up and staring directly at Styx with hate. Styx felt her eyes glowed as she bared her teeth
"You have overstayed your welcome…"
With flashing speed Miranda stood to her full height as Moreau limped to her side
"Mother…"
He tried to help her, but she pulled away, shoving him to the side with a force that he slid across the marbled floor, hitting one of the bookcases,
"So, it seems she has been claimed but demon filth…very well…"
She turned to Lady Dimitrescu
"I've never seen such incompetence…especially from you Alcina, keeping these demons as your employees without a word or letter to me and now you have the very human filth who you stupidly fell in love with recovering in this castle, you should hand over her sister for all this trouble…" Miranda growled
Styx made her way over to Moreau and leaned down, extending a hand out
"Are you alright?"
Moreau stared at her hand before turning to look up at her…something in his eyes showed her that it was the first time anyone has been kind to him, groaning he took the offer, it was webbed with sharp claws it felt much like a wet fish, he took a moment to examine the hand helping him to his feet, looking back up at the woman helping him to see that she didn't even flinch or display a look of disgust instead she gripped his hand tightly and helped him to his feet.
"Forgive me mother…but I don't recall that I had to bring it past you as to who I hire and who I do not...they are my employees and knowing how busy you are I didn't think I'd bother with such trivial things"
Styx turned to Helena
"Make sure she leaves the grounds…I'm going to check on the staff"
She pulled back from Moreau who was still staring at her in awe, she gave a deep bow
"It was pleasure making your acquaintance Lord Moreau"
Styx dispersed and made her way to the kitchens, where she found the staff cleaning up
"Styx…"
At the sound of her name Styx turned to Maria as everyone paused in what they were all doing
"Is the night staff in?"
Abigail nodded
"They are in their rooms…" Candance said
Styx turned to see Candance up and about and her hearts sunk, she had completely forgotten to check up on her
"Candance…I ask a thousand forgiveness for not visiting you…"
Candance gave her a warm smile as she approached, hugging Styx. Accepting the small gesture of affection Styx wrapped her arm around her slim shoulders and gave her a squeeze, feeling her tremble
"You've been busy…with bringing Clementine back home and Miranda"
"No excuse for not checking to see how you are fairing"
"I'm fine really…though if you really feel bad do you think you could make chocolate cake with melted chocolate inside for tomorrow's desert?"
For the first time in the night, the staff saw Styx loosen up and release a laugh
"Using my guilt in a bribe? Well dealt hand"
Candance giggled as she pulled away
"Certainly…"
Styx turned to Maria
"Bring them here, there is tea and dessert for all of you, inform the night staff. There will not be a night shift tonight, afterward count heads and straight to your rooms, I will have the brothers and Cleopatra monitoring the halls
HEISENBERG
Miranda narrowed her gray gaze at her
"BELA!" Miranda's voice boomed throughout the castle; I heard the familiar buzzing as Bela appeared before them
"Walk me to the door darling…I have some businesses questions"
"Yes, Mother Miranda"
"Mother Miranda…" Lady Dimitrescu stood to her full height
"Mother…it's fine…come Mother Miranda, I'll walk you to the door" Bela objected, Helena clenched her jaw, she didn't like this and neither did Karl, but Bela gave them a hard stare
"Ah…Bela my dear…never a disappointment…unlike your mother…" Miranda smiled knowing that would hit hard, they saw Alcina physically flinch as Miranda made her way out followed by Lord Moreau. As soon as the doors closed, Karl ran over to Lilly and pulling her into his powerful embrace, Lilly wrapped her arms around his narrow waist hugging him tightly letting his familiar scent of metal and cigar smoke calm her terrifyingly fast beating heart
"Why'd you do something stupid like that…years don't matter but it feels like you took five lifetimes out of me woman…don't fucking do that again" Karl growled, he pulled her out at arm's length to check the scratches on her cheeks, they were evident but now weren't bleeding, he cupped her cheek with a gloved hand, Lilly leaned into his touch,
"I'm okay…" she whispered as he embraced her again
BELA
She wanted to run screaming the other way, just the touch of Miranda on her made her skin crawl in disgust. Anger fueled her to keep her composer, remembering poor Dani as they reached the dungeons. As soon as they were in the safety of the dungeons did, she break down, barreling straight into Esmeralda's warm arms, Bela could see that Esmeralda wanted to use every torture method on Miranda, but Dani's distraught tears kept her where she was, warming her as all three were shivering.
Zozo looked on with worry at Cassandra, but Cassandra gave her the cold shoulder and warmed herself by the hellfire instead, Bela could see the hurt in Zozo's eyes, but she quickly composed herself and busied herself with some herbs as Bela joined her sister, Miranda had done something to them, it was as if a cold chill ran through them, but it wasn't enough to hurt them physically only mentally.
Bela walked Miranda towards the entrance of the castle, but she could only go so far as the cold wind was blowing harshly. Miranda gave her a cold smile that didn't reach her cold gaze as she turned to her
"Thank you, my darling Bela,"
She pulled away and headed toward the doors, where her uncle Moreau was about to open them
"Ah…almost forgot…"
Bela froze as Miranda used her supernatural speed to close the distance between them, her mask digging into her cheek as she whispered harshly into her ear.
Bela's eye went wide as her heart stopped and she suddenly grew cold with complete dread
