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.
The sisters accompany the Dimitrescu ladies to Bucharest on business.
Bela has a heart to heart with her mother on the return back and reveals what happened that night of Miranda's visit.
The sisters immediately set a new plan in motion and Zozo may have a hunch on who may be the one in league with Miranda.
Days turned to weeks…weeks turned to months. The businesses Alcina had bought from Mr. Summers and Mr. Sokol were flourishing and though the staff and the castle welcomed Helena with open arms, the castle didn't feel whole with Styx's absence now that she resided at the Beneviento estate. She became nothing but a ghost which had been the last straw to break the camel's back as Bela buried herself in helping her mother and distracting herself within her books.
January 10th, 2020
The sun was warming the weather, yet it was still cold enough to keep the snow from melting. With the Duke's new winter wear for the sisters and some adjustments added by Helena, they were able to step out of the castle and enjoy the gardens.
"Hey Bells…are you ready?"
Bela turned to her sister and gave her a small smile, she was so happy to see Dani back to her normal self, though she reassured them that she was alright it didn't stop them from suffocating her by keeping a close eye or constantly checking up on her. Though both Cassandra and Dani were both ecstatic knowing that finally they were able to leave the castle walls and the village behind even if it was just for a few hours, they both were worried about her, they knew that her relationship with Styx had gone south since she moved to the Beneviento estate though Dani commented how she encountered Styx at times patrolling the gardens and different parts of the castle grounds. It seemed that she still watched over the castle
"Mother is waiting"
Bela turned to Cassandra as she leaned against the doorframe with her arms crossed over her chest.
"You're an idiot…"
Bela rolled her eyes, grabbing her cloak and passing the threshold, heading down for the carriage.
"She loves you Bells...she risked her hearts again and for what? for you to break them?"
Bela paused, turning to Cassandra
"You think it was easy for me Cass? I feel like I'm drowning, and I can't breath and if I do manage to get some air it's like daggers of ice, piercing my lungs and whatever is left of my heart. I regret most was hurting her...but my back was against the wall…How about Zozo…the way you treat her because you can't admit that you care for her but refuse to accept those feelings" Bela shot back, Cassandra clenched her jaw as she walked past
"I'd much rather be a bitch to her than break her heart, I know at least she's better off without me" Cassandra called over her shoulder as Bela yanked her hood over her features.
They were going to Bucharest to meet up with the two lawyers and talk businesses with the companies and their progress alongside the sisters. Though she wished it would have been Styx there to keep her warm. Biting her lip she blinked the tears away, her features covered by her hood as she passed the castle doors.
"Are you well enough to come to the gardens and greenhouses? Today it's a beautiful day"
Clementine smiled looking up at Styx who joined them as her sisters were accompanying the ladies to Bucharest Styx over watched the castle after checking in with Lady Beneviento.
Lilly had been nonstop talking about the gardens and greenhouses, at first, she was worried that she may have over-stepped with Lady Dimitrescu as she sat crossed legged beside her sister, but Lady Dimitrescu only smiled encouraging her to go on as she spoke and explained about each plant.
"It's so good to see you Styx…we've missed you…all of us" Clementine said which was indeed true as the maids rushed over to hug Styx and greet her while the men waved happily continuing their work
"They must have been so excited to leave the village for the first time" Styx commented
"Cassandra and Daniela were bouncing off the walls and screaming yesterday when Lady Dimitrescu surprised them"
Clementine laughed
"And I thought they were chasing some poor maids throughout the castle." Lilly added as Clementine turned to Styx who examined her surroundings with a keen eye
"Allow her to speak with Bela..."
"She has made her decision final and I have made mine"
Clementine knew that tone, it was her stubborn tone
"I'm not going to stand there and let happiness slip through your fingers…you might not notice with you becoming guardian of this castle as well as caring for the Beneviento estate, but Bela has been suffering. Zozo checks up on her every night and finds her in tears, some days worse than others"
Styx clenched her jaw,
"Then she will live with that…it concerns me none"
Clementine stared up at her in shock at her coldness
"Styx…you can't be so cold"
"I'll be patrolling if you need of me"
With that Styx was gone
BELA
The business meeting was a success. All three were in awe at the beauty of the city, her sisters wanted to explore, visit the stores, they even had some fun frightening some of the city locals when they stared too long, especially at their mother due to her height, but their haunting beauty is what made heads turn the most.
Even the lawyers were stammering and trying to get themselves in check so that they could get through the business details.
"Cassandra"
Bela turned at the sound of her mother's voice as they walked down the streets of Bucharest since the girls begged to see a bit of the city life. Helena and Zozo were more than happy to oblige. Cassandra had disappeared with Zozo close to her tail. It only took a few minutes when they returned, Zozo was smiling while Cassandra kept looking back to wherever she ran off too
"It's time to return home Dragă…"
As they returned to their group a few men they passed began catcalling them, Alcina having more control continued on, making sure to block her daughters from view but Zozo had to calm Cassandra, keeping her from ripping the men's throat. As on autopilot her hand took hers and began rubbing small soothing circles with her thumb. Reminding her that using her abilities will get unwanted attention. Cassandra turned and bared her long incisors, releasing a loud growl causing them to jump from where they stood and run off in fear before yanking her hood over her features and fuming; mumbling about ripping the man-things longest intestine and hanging them with it, which Zozo thought was utterly adorable.
Esmeralda stared lovingly at Daniela, enjoying her childish awe of everything around her, if it weren't for her holding her hand Daniela would have become a buzzing cloud of excited botflies.
Her heart ached, Bela wanted to have Styx beside her, holding her hand. For a moment she could see them walking down the streets of beautiful Bucharest, her arm around her powerful hips while Styx's arm slung around her shoulders as they whispered amongst each other while Styx pointed things out and sharing sweet kisses.
The dagger plunged deeper, and her pain grew ten-fold as they returned to the limo that would take them back to the train, back to her cage. She than remembered the little girl in her dreams
Had she committed the stupidest mistake of her life from the fear of Miranda a fear she was used too…when would she stop running in circles…but then she remembered the warning Miranda gave her. And the fear returned in full throttle
Now they were on a train heading home.
"Bela…my darling. I can see the turmoil and the pain in your eyes…"
Bela turned to her mother, Helena and the others sat across from them staring out at the view of the snowy white mountains in the spacious cabin. It was like a winter wonderland outside, and the beauty was breathtaking.
"Styx said that you ended things with her…"
Bela clenched her jaw and looked away
"I know you never agreed to my devotion towards Mother Miranda…"
Bela gave a rude snort in response as she clenched her fists
"Do you know my reasoning behind my loyalty and devotion to her?"
Bela turned to look up at her mother's silver gaze
"You girls…that is why I follow her without question…she can easily take you away from me as fast as she gave you girls to me. She proved her power that night"
She turned to Bela
"I never imagined of falling in love. Never thought it would be in my cards, but it was. It caught me by surprise, I was terrified at first but in the end I've allowed myself to love Bela…and our fear of Mother Miranda finding out about it has allowed us to be extra cautious and that's with Clementine being human. Her love for me, you and your sisters, and Lilly makes her stronger and more agile whenever Miranda makes her surprise visits to the castle. We married in secrecy…"
Bela looked up at her mother in utter shock as Alcina gave her a sadden smile
"Miranda was off in one of her long trips, so we took the opportunity…I couldn't tell you girls for your protection…Styx isn't human…she is an entity of tremendous power that makes her the perfect warden to hold down the laws of 'Balance' as they say, don't let your fear waver in her trust. Use it to be cautious and stealthy"
"Back than Miranda didn't have the help of some demon mother…"
"Than we wait until the opportune time…"
"It won't matter mother…she will leave…and I…"
Bela flinched at the sudden stabbing pain in her heart
Alcina reached over and cupped her check, wiping the stray tear, Bela leaned into her mother's palm, closing her eyes, and letting her tears flow from the ache in her heart
"I've lost her mother…I love her so much…"
"Dragul meu Bela… it pains me to see you in such agony. I know you see the castle as a gilded cage but it doesn't have to be with Styx beside you. Its time for you to choose"
"It's too late mother…I was so cruel to her mother…I can't get the image of the hurt in her eyes…"
"It's never too late"
"It is mother…she promised me all these beautiful things…and I didn't choose her…even if I could, it's not just the fear mother…it's the fact that we can't leave the castle walls…now it's because of the sisters who are literally our traveling furnaces but…it's not only that…Miranda"
Her mother took her hands in her bigger ones and squeezed
"That night when you walked Miranda to the door what has she told you that has you in complete fear Bela…"
Bela looked away for a moment before returning her gaze back up to her mother
"She knew mother…she knew"
"Knew what my Draga?"
"She knew about her mother…"
"About Styx?"
Bela shook her head
"No…the little girl"
Alcina blinked in confusion, turning to see Helena, Esmeralda, and Zozo completely dead silent, confusion adamant in Cassandra and Daniela's gaze as they moved to comfort their older sister.
Alcina didn't miss the look the sisters gave each other before Helena spoke up.
"Zozo has come with the brilliant idea of taking some blood samples from you and your daughters to take back to our mother to study and examine, we tried it with Donna and it worked, it eliminated the Cadou from her DNA and blended perfectly with her. My mother would like to splice your blood and that of your daughters with our blood and see the reactions as the reactions may or may not differ. There is no doubt our blood will take over the cadou in your body, but first she wants to see and make sure it's safe. You only need to say the word. My mother awaits ready to start immediately"
"So…if the reaction is positive…like Aunt Donna" Daniela began
"It will eliminate any and all weaknesses…you'll be able to withstand cold and all elements…hell we can go and have a snowball fight" Zozo said excitedly
All women turned to her, Helena grinning
"Really?" Daniela began breathless
Zozo nodded
"It may even be a possibility for Clementine and Lilly to become immortal as well, though it might be a bit painful on their part if they decide" Helena added
Cassandra was surprised as she turned to Zozo
"Smart thinking short stick"
Zozo looked at her in surprise, Cassandra never complimented her much less give her a nickname. A bit insulting but a nickname none the less. She was always distant and cold with her. As soon as her temper eased down, she pulled away from her when they got to the train
"Did…did you just give me a compliment?" Zozo asked in disbelief
"I think she just did…Holy Shit…Cass…you gave Zozo a compliment, your mostly insulting her and being a complete jerk" Daniela said speechless
"Daniela language" Alcina reprimanded though she couldn't stop the smile on her face
Cassandra rolled her eyes looking back out at the window
"Don't let it get to your head" she grumbled
"Hang on…Zozo write it down and have her sign it as proof" Daniela added as Zozo blinked, grinning
"You like me!"
Cassandra turned to her
"What?"
"You like me…"
"I said don't let it get to your head Short-cake"
Zozo gasped jumping as if she got electrocuted at her new nickname, this one she liked
"You do like me!"
Before Cassandra could react, Zozo was on top of her and her sisters, her arms hugging her neck and her warmer cheek rubbed against her colder one as she giggled, for a moment it erased the pain on Bela's face as she gave a wobbly smile as Daniela cackled happily
"You finally like me!"
"Alright, alright get off" Cassandra said trying not to break her threatening look with a smile
"No…"
Zozo hugged her tighter, Cassandra released a frightening growl, but it didn't faze Zozo in the least as she hissed rolling her eyes
"Zozo…get off"
"Nope your stuck with me…you like me!"
Cassandra grumbled
"You're lucky your warm…"
"And fun-size" the small cabin filled with laughter.
There was still a bit longer till they got to the village as Zozo quietly hummed a beautiful lullaby, running her fingers through Bela's golden locks gently as Bela rested on the extended bed with her head on her lap.
Esmeralda and Cassandra were in their own world talking about the torturous ways to skin a man and what not. While Helena explained the successful experiment on Donna's blood with Dani, who bombed her with questions. Alcina couldn't believe how attached the girls had gotten to the sisters as Zozo gave her a warm smile,
"Momma used to sing it to us when we were upset…" she said massaging Bela's scalp, the distress on her face was gone and she was somewhat in a peaceful sleep.
"You know what she was talking about…"
Alcina turned to Helena and Esmeralda,
"It's possible with our power and magic for us to have our own offspring. Only with a mate its possible and from what Bela said, she's dreamt of her and Styx's daughter."
Alcina's heart leaped to her throat as she turned to her sleeping eldest, was it possible for them to even have the possibility of carrying life within them? She was there when Miranda used the girls as part of her experiments. The cadou bringing them back from Death's grasp or from the brink of it
"But if its just a dream…how does Miranda know?" Daniela asked confused
"How did she know about Clementine and Lilly…or about the sisters coming here" Cassandra added
"The demon in league with Miranda…"
"Some low-level class demons are tricksters…" Zozo commented
"This is no trickster sister…even tricksters know better than interfere with our affairs…they are content with easy prey…" Helena commented
"This demon looks to up their status…on the chain of power" Esmeralda agreed
Dani turned to Esme
"How?"
"If they play their cards right…or show their worth to an upper-class demon, kind of like in the Animal Kingdom. One must prove they are a compatible match or if lucky enough they are chosen. But it never happens, mostly lower-class demons are used for entertainment or sex"
Zozo turned to Bela, a thought running through her mind, not noticing that Cassandra was paying close attention to her.
"If it's a success…will it be possible to move forward?" Alcina asked
"To begin the process…" Helena asked
"And take away Miranda's leverage…yes, its possible but we will have to take the girls individually to mother"
Zozo grinned
"Jezebeth might be able to help…she owes me big time"
"Can she be trusted?"
Alcina asked, Zozo turned to her and gave her a big grin
"Certainly…she's a shapeshifter, mother's half-human"
"Than we begin as soon as we return"
BELA
After lunch, the women retreated to the dungeons where Zozo already had everything set and ready for some blood draws. Lilly admired the dungeon which was surprisingly nothing like she imagined…it was less…bloody and there were no body parts scattered.
"We will need extra hands sister"
"I'm sure you can handle it…"
"Don't be an ass and quick running away"
Helena answered through their mind link, she heard Styx's low growl
Zozo smiled,
"Alright whose first?"
She said taking out a thick metal syringe that held a crystal tube with a long thin needle. Cassandra arched an elegant eyebrow
"You are somewhat too enthusiastic having us on the other end of a sharp object" Cassandra said narrowing her eyes, Zozo shrugged
"It's just a blood draw Cassandra, scared of a little needle?"
Cassandra growled baring long sharp fangs at her
"Want to say that again pipsqueak?"
Zozo rolled her eyes,
"Styx…we need you"
"I'll take Cassandra, Styx will take Bela and Helena you will care for Lady Dimitrescu
"I'm deciding on how to send you three back to father and mother" Styx growled through their mind link
"Has Zozo informed you of the plan?" Helena asked through their mind link, ignoring her sister's threat
"I already spoke to Jezebeth and has agreed, as soon as the mother gets the results we will start" Styx informed
Styx suddenly emerged from the flames as Zozo cleared her throat and took her things over to Cassandra's desk.
"Styx!"
Daniela excited burst into her green blowflies, slamming into her hugging her tightly, it was a small reunion as Styx grinned hugging the youngest Dimitrescu daughter, but Bela remained where she was not looking into her eyes afraid of what she might see. Instead, it seemed that she cowered within herself as if she were in physical pain.
Styx grabbed the things she needed and made her approach toward Bela who sat down, unsure if she should do something, though she decided to instead try to make herself as small as possible, she made her bed and now she would lay in it.
"Why are you taking their blood?" Lilly asked trying to break the tension as Helena led Alcina toward a chair
"We want to examine their blood and see if our blood can rid of their weaknesses without consequence" Zozo explained, but Lilly looked confused
"But…"
Clementine squeezed her hand
"The cold effects the girls…"
Lilly nodded
"Of course…just like the blowflies in nature…"
"But unlike them, their blowflies it can make them vulnerable and put them into hibernation…any colder and it could become lethal and cause an agonizing death…Alcina on the other hand…will still depend on blood and flesh but not as much"
She watched silently as Styx gently wrapped the rubber tourniquet band around her bicep, her skin touching against her cooler one, immediately eased the weight from her shoulders and her heart and she could breathe again where once she was drowning, but the pain was still there. Styx positioned her arm and tapping her antecubital fossa, the pads of her warm fingers gently rubbing circles where her brachial artery should protrude, her hand lay limp against her powerful hip,
"Squeeze…" she instructed in a low whisper, Bela made the mistake of looking up and watched as the muscles in her jaw moved smoothly underneath her skin. She could see her exhaustion, her eyes refused to meet hers as she concentrated. Bela moved her hand, the tips of her fingers skimming her hip on accident, getting a low growl in response as Styx's dark brows came together
Bela closed her fist, her brachial artery making an appearance as Styx took the cotton and gently rubbed it, disinfecting it, before taking the syringe.
She flinched as she felt the needle pierce her skin.
Styx pulled the needle out and placed a dry cotton over the tiny puncture and taping it in place. She removed the vial from the syringe and walked over to Zozo, handing it to her, Zozo looked up at her and nodded as she wordlessly disappearing into the fire.
Not even offering a glance back at her.
All eyes set on her, she gave them a reassuring smile, giving them a nod hoping that it looked convincing even when Bela felt her heart cease to beat as she felt herself grow cold, the Hellfire warming the dungeon held no comfort or warmth to her. She was relieved to see that it was as she stood from her chair,
"Is there anything else needed from me Zozo?"
Zozo shook her head happily
"Nope…Styx will take these to mother, and we wait"
Bela nodded giving her mother another reassuring smile heading towards the door and dispersed into a fog of bright red blowflies to her room.
Helena turned to Clementine and Lilly and began explaining as to why their presence was requested.
"Something crossed your mind…"
Zozo looked up at Cassandra as she was examining her with a hawk like gaze, hovering over her. Her hearts were beating painfully, Zozo wondered if anyone could be so beautiful, her eyes turned to her black lips. Realizing she was staring she cleared her throat,
"What?"
"Back at the train…something crossed your mind…what was it"
Zozo took a moment before deciding to share
"I think I may know who is in league with Miranda"
At that moment the sisters turned to them
"Of course…" Esmeralda breathed
"We keep it to ourselves…if Styx finds out who it is…" Helena began as they turned to the confused women
"Who are you talking about?"
"Amerina…Styx has taken her to bed a few times…but everything changed after meeting Viviana" Esmeralda explained, Zozo turned to her sisters
"I'm not one to usually jump to conclusions but…why do I have the sudden feeling she had a part of in Viviana's death"
Both sisters turned to the younger one
"You may be right Zozo bear…"
"What kind of demon is she?" Dani asked
"She's a temptress, she whispers tempting things in the ears of humans, she's always fancied Styx" Helena explained
BELA
She continued through the day, almost in a zombie like state, only putting up a façade when she was around anyone else. Dinner was served by Helena in which she informed that Styx went to hand in the vials of blood to her mother like Zozo said and that she wanted to see their parents.
Soon after dinner Bela retreated to her room after bidding her mother and sisters goodnight. Thirty minutes before midnight Bela disappeared up into the secret tower, taking in a deep breath.
It was her own little Sanctuary when she wanted to be alone. No other knew of its existence as it blends perfectly with the other towers, she sat on her knees in the little nook of the towers roof, looking down at the balcony. It was where she shared her most desired wish with Styx.
Time seemed to stop for her as she didn't know how long she was there for, she turned to the clock tower standing high above the village.
It was two hours past midnight.
Unable to hold in the pain Bela burst into tears, tremors and shudders racked her body, hugging herself as she stared back up into the night sky, out of the glass window. The storm was strong tonight, the wind whistling hushing her cries.
Raising her hand Bela wiped the remaining tears as her breaths came out in soft shudders, she was completely numb and felt empty inside.
Her mind ceased to work, and no sensible coherent thoughts came to her, she dropped to the ground gracefully as her ocean blue eyes turned to the handle of the door.
Her hand reached up and grasped the handle, turning it slowly
Pushing the thick glass door open, Bela quickly stepped to the far side as the cold rushed in, she could see the winds breath in swirls and snowflakes as snow quickly covered the stone floor. She began feeling small stinging like pricks touch her skin as the temperature quickly lowered, as if in a trance she slowly took a step toward the opening, icicles began forming over her dress as she reached her hand out, suddenly she began feeling ice like stabbing pain hit her as her hand began crystalizing. Bela covered her mouth as a painful scream escaped, muffled by her hand and the screaming wind.
The pain was excruciating but she welcomed it with open arms.
She would welcome Death as she closed her eyes, seeing the door of her gilded cage open.
At that moment she didn't think of what the effects of her decision would cause her mother, her sisters. All she thought was of freedom.
She would be free…at last…
