Hey guys so I've been finding some inspiration to get back into writing this again plus work has been quiet considering the fact I'm a bartender and New Years is coming up LOL.
Okay so a few of you have told me that you don't like Beca and way she is. Think of it like this, for the first 9 years of her life, she was abused and treated horribly. When the League helped her and promised that they could help her forget about her crap past, of course she took it, hell I would have done the same. 11 years she has been Azrael for, shutting down her emotions took time but to open them up again after so long is not going to be done in one night, it will be a slow process, she will have to deal with the guilt of everything she has done as Azrael.
The way I see it, Beca is Beca around Chloe and the Bellas only but she is Azrael when she is on task. Beca is starting to not be able to differentiate between the two parts of herself, the normal side and the assassin. This is why she is so up and down with Chloe because she is at battle with herself, her emotions trying to break out and the loyalty she has for the League for what she believes was saving her life. Chloe is having an effect on her which is why she takes it out on Chloe.
Anyways I hope that explains things a little, as I promised this chapter someone will find out Beca is Azrael and then things will get extremely interesting.
Beca knocks on the door, still crying but not knowing why. As she turns to leave, the door opens.
"Beca, its three in the morning. What are you doing here and why are you crying? Are you okay?"
"I just… I really need you right now." Beca cries into the home owner's shoulder.
"Becs, hey what happened? I've never seen you like this before." Chloe replies, helping Beca into the apartment. Aubrey wasn't home, to be honest Chloe didn't know where she was, the blonde had been out a few nights in the week already.
"I just had a nightmare about my family. I didn't know who else to go to. Stacie wanted me to go to her place earlier and I thought about it." Beca stops crying, trying to explain her odd actions. Chloe drops her head at the thought that Beca wanted to go to Stacie's.
"But I just knew I needed to see you not Stacie. Stacie is cool and all but she isn't the one I like." Beca admits and Chloe's head raises again. Her cerulean eyes getting lost in Beca's storm blue. Without even thinking twice, Chloe leans forward and plants her soft lips on Beca's. She smiles into the kiss when she feels Beca respond before they pull apart.
"I really like you Chloe." Beca whispers, her forehead resting on Chloe's. Chloe beams before leaning forward to kiss Beca again but this time Beca pulls away.
"I don't know how but you are breaking me down. All my walls, my past, my securities I've set in place in my head, you're breaking them all down. I don't want to lose you Chloe, I hope you understand that." Beca says quietly, Chloe can hear the fear in Beca's voice. She knew then that Beca was truly scared, scared of being vulnerable, scared of opening herself up to anyone. It wrecked Chloe to see Beca this way, she didn't like her when she was acting robotic but when she was just Beca, Chloe loved that. The redhead places her hands gently on Beca's cheeks.
"I'm not going to go anywhere. You will never lose me." Chloe replies before capturing the assassin's lips with hers again. Beca immediately responding, picking Chloe up by the backs of her legs. Chloe wraps her legs around the brunette's stomach as Beca carries her to the bedroom.
Beca lays Chloe down gently on the bed, being careful to support her as her back hits the mattress.
"Oh Beca." Chloe moans as Beca moves her lips down the redhead's throat to her pulse point, softly biting before soothing it with her tongue. Chloe's arches her back in arousal which Beca smiles at, playing with the hem of Chloe's shirt before sliding it over her head. Beca hums at the feeling of Chloe's hands on her hips, a tingling feeling of electricity under Chloe's fingers. Beca leans down and kisses the center of Chloe's chest and moves down to the crevice of Chloe's breasts, just above her bra line. Chloe arches herself further into Beca's kiss, moaning quietly. Beca knew at that moment that she was a hundred percent in love with Chloe Beale, she knew they were soulmates but knowing that now makes Beca fear for Chloe's life. In the League, the assassins aren't allowed to be in love, it was half the reason that Amitiel was sentenced to death. Beca knew Michael had eyes everywhere so she had to be careful. There was no doubt about it, Chloe had broken down the last of her emotional walls as Beca begins to cry. She knew Chloe would have to be killed once the mission was done, Chloe was a liability to Michael but she was Beca's soulmate. Beca now was caught, she has to choose between love and family. With all of this going through her mind, it brought more tears to her eyes which Chloe notices, they stop.
"Hey, it's okay. We can stop if you want." Chloe sits up and reaches for her shirt. Beca sits still on the bed, watching Chloe with passion. Beca knew that she would have to eventually tell Chloe about the League and who she was.
"I need to tell you something." Beca says in a hushed tone. Loud enough for the redhead to hear. Chloe turns to gaze at Beca when her phone rings.
"Hold that thought." Chloe says before answering the phone.
"Hey Aubrey… Wait what?... Oh my God! I'm with Beca so I'll let her know… That's horrible, who would do something like this?... Okay we'll see you tomorrow. I'm so sorry Aubrey." Chloe hangs up the phone and Beca knows immediately that whatever Chloe had been told on the phone was depressing.
"Are you okay? What happened?" Beca asks but Chloe doesn't answer, she just runs straight into Beca's arms.
"Hey, what's going on? What happened?" Beca tries to genuinely ask. Chloe leans back from their embrace, she sniffles quietly.
"That was Aubrey. Denise was murdered tonight, along with her sister and father. We knew that Denise's father is a cop and was part of some internal investigations. Apparently he did some bad things but I didn't think he, let alone Denise and Ebony would be killed for it." Chloe begins to cry again and Beca relaxes. She knew that if she appeared tense Chloe might suspect something.
"Oh my God. That's horrible. It must have been something to do with the investigations he was involved in. I just can't believe that Denise is gone." Beca pretends to be sincere and upset but she knew Gary Simmons did those horrible things and he deserved worse than what he got. He should have died a slow and painful death.
"We have to meet with all the other Bella's tomorrow to discuss what we are going to do, but anyways, what were you going to tell me?" Chloe asks and Beca just shakes her head, knowing it wasn't the best time now.
"Nothing, it's not important. This whole thing with Denise is way more important." Beca replies, hugging Chloe tightly.
The next day:
The Bellas all stand in the rehearsal space, not a single smile in the silent room. Everyone now knew about Denise and the two captains had decided to bring Mary Elise back to cover for Denise. Aubrey and Chloe had also spoken to Denise's mother and shared their sympathies from the Bellas. Denise's mother had informed them that when she finalized the funeral details that all the Bellas were invited. After the discussions, they went into doing final rehearsals as the Regionals were the next day, however a lot of the Bellas were off from losing one of their own and the captains knew it so they agreed to go to dinner as a group instead of do rehearsal. Aubrey knew they were ready anyway. So the Bellas went out to dinner, they ate and they spoke about how regionals worked.
"So the top two teams will go through to the Semi Finals, with the set list we have, we should win and the Treblemakers will probably get in too." Aubrey states, all the girls nod along. Beca is interrupted when she gets a phone call, it was Michael.
'Shit, he wasn't supposed to call for another week. He knows about Chloe and I.' Beca thought to herself before standing up from the table.
"Sorry guys, I need to take this, it's my uncle." Beca says and all the girls allow her to leave, not suspecting a thing.
"Michael." Beca had stepped out into the alleyway out back and answered the phone.
"I thought you weren't supposed to call for another week." She adds.
"I know my darling but we have a problem. Two of your siblings have turned up dead at the League's doorstep, knives to the head and an A carved into their chests. They showed signs of torture. Someone is after the League and wants information. I'm calling you to warn you as I am every other on duty. Be careful Azrael. You are my greatest warrior." Michael replies and Beca can't help but be curious.
"Well no-one knows about us unless you think it's…" Beca goes to answer back but Michael cuts her off.
"Another Rogue Angel. We are conducting every possible bit of research here to find out who this rogue is. When we find out who it is, I will call to let you know. For now, continue with your mission and keep your eye out." Michael answers.
"Yes Sir. Thankyou." Beca adds before hanging up. She takes in a deep breath, another rogue assassin. One like Amitiel, hell bent on ending the League of Angels. Beca takes another deep breath before heading back inside to the Bellas.
After the Bellas dinner, they head out of the restaurant, saying their goodbyes to each other. Beca steps away from the group as this happens when Aubrey approaches her.
"Hey Beca. Just making sure you are okay and ready for tomorrow." Aubrey asks quietly. Beca snaps out of her trance and glances at Aubrey's demeanor, her head was lowered, she played with her hands. Beca knew Aubrey was torn up about Denise's death, as much as Aubrey was a bitch, she cared about her team and she didn't want any of them to get hurt.
"Yeah Aubrey, I'm okay, a bit torn up like the rest of us but hanging in there. I'll be good for tomorrow." Beca replies before stepping forward and wrapping her arms around the captain.
"Are you okay is the real question?" Beca whispers. Aubrey returns the hug, placing her head on Beca's shoulder. Beca feels Aubrey nod followed by her shoulder dampening. Aubrey pulls away with tears in her eyes.
"I was supposed to look out for her. I am supposed to look out for all of you and I'm letting you all down." Aubrey takes a deep shaky breath and Beca sympathizes which is weird for her as she is still getting used to her emotions being back.
"Aubrey, you aren't letting us down. You're doing your best. Just keep doing what you are doing. I'll help looking out for the others. No more Bellas are going to get hurt. I promise." Beca says. Aubrey just nods before thanking her and leaving.
"So, you never showed up to my place last night?" Beca turns around to find Stacie standing behind her with a small smile.
"Uh yeah, I crashed out last night after I did what I had to do but listen Stacie, I'm not interested. I actually have interest in someone else so what are the chances of us being good friends?" Beca admits and Stacie's smile lightens.
"I already know you have the hots for Chloe. I was hoping to have a chance with you, change your mind but now you've admitted it, I can't compete with that. Of course we can be friends Beca." Stacie smiles before hugging Beca. They say their goodbyes and Beca returns to Chloe.
"Ready to go?" Chloe asks. Beca turns back to watch as Stacie walks down a dark alley and even worse, four men were checking her out and follow her down the alley.
"Actually I left my phone inside. Go I'll take a cab. See you later." Beca says, giving Chloe a quick kiss on the cheek before following Stacie and the men.
Beca walks down the alley but stops when she hears Stacie cry out.
"Please don't hurt me." She hears before running around the corner to find two of the men pining Stacie to a wall, another was feeling her up and the last was watching and laughing. This made Beca turn into Azrael in the blink of an eye without even thinking.
"Let her go!" Azrael calls out as she marches over to the scene, the men turn to her and start laughing.
"Look boys, another one. This doesn't concern you bitch! Leave or you're next." One of the men states.
"Beca run!" Stacie cries out.
"I said let her go!" Azrael responds and the man turns around again, this time he isn't laughing. He starts to slowly walk toward her.
"Or what? You'll-" The man is cut off by Azrael slamming her fist into his Adam's Apple, he drops to the ground choking before dying.
"What the hell!" All the men turn away from Stacie and toward Beca, two of them pulling out knives while the other checks the one on the ground.
"Guys, he's dead!" The man says and they all turn to Beca angrily.
"You're gonna pay for that bitch!" One calls out as he runs toward Beca and she dodges his thrusts with the knife before catching him arm and breaking it along the forearm, she catches the knife as it drops from his hand and thrusts it into his chest. She rips out the knife and throws it at the man kneeling on the ground, it directly hits him in the chest. The last man runs at her with his knife and again she dodges his thrusts before grabbing his wrist before jumping up his body and flipping him over her head. He gets up quickly and manages to push her to the ground, bringing the knife down toward her chest. Beca rolls out of the way and swings her leg up, kicking him in the face before flipping herself up onto her feet again. She kneels down to the body next to her and pulls the knife out of the guy's chest before turning back to the man still alive.
"You're dead bitch." He says before running at her, Beca matches his run and as they meet the man swings his knife around at Beca's throat height but Beca bends backward, the knife missing her chin by millimeters, while slicing her knife into the guy's stomach. As she stops running and turns around, the man is kneeling on the ground, holding his stomach, probably preventing his organs from falling out. He tries to speak but only blood escapes his lips. Beca stands in front of him.
"No woman should have to suffer at the hands of men." She says before thrusting the knife up to the handle in his chest before ripping it back out again. She turns to see Stacie watched everything, she was in complete shock. Beca drops her head before grabbing one of the guys shirts and cleaning the handles on the knives so they were free of her fingerprints. Beca was in Azrael mode right now and needed to make sure they couldn't trace the kills back to her. Once finished she walks over to Stacie.
"Are you okay? Did they hurt you?" She asks as she checks the taller brunette over, only a few bruises on her arms. Stacie gazes at Beca, completely speechless.
"Come on, let's get you back to the dorms." Beca goes to take Stacie's hand but the leggy girl pulls it away when Beca finally meets her eyes, she speaks.
"What are you?" Stacie asks with a shaky voice. Beca sighs, dropping her head. She takes a minute before raising it up again to look at Stacie.
"I promise I will explain everything when we get back to your room but for now let's just get out of here. Please Stacie let's go." Beca says and Stacie nods, taking the assassin's hand and they head back to the University where Beca now has a lot of explaining to do.
There you have it!
Who knew it would be Stacie?! Question now though is, will Beca tell Stacie the truth? And if she does, how will Stacie react? Will she tell the others?
You'll find out in the next chapter which is also the Regionals chapter.
Also who is this new rogue? Or is it someone we already know?
I would like to clarify as well that Beca's feelings for Chloe were 100% real this time. Beca is not going to toy with Chloe's feelings like before, she truly does love her.