Ch. 11 Succubus

{Rui's Point of View}

-August 26th, 2004-

I couldn't... I just couldn't believe my eyes. This... bitch...

"Aura..." I growled under my breath.

Currently, Aura is about to go on stage during an event celebrating her new role as the chief of police in Draco City. I was on the sidelines with Gojiro and Justin; both making sure I stay put. After yesterday, they haven't said a word to me as they just stare blankly.

-Yesterday-

Gojiro and Justin dragged me to Aura's office before throwing me onto the floor and locking me in. I slowly got up and looked to see Aura setting up a chest board. Using her powers, she set up both sides perfectly in a matter of seconds. That was something a human most likely will never do in that amount of time. She stared me down, nudging her head towards an empty seat. I took it and sat as far away from her as possible.

Aura is the first to speak, "I'm sure you have questions."

"Yes but that depends, do you have answers or are you going to waste both our time?" I asked.

Aura made the chess board float over to me, "Depends. White goes first."

I moved a pawn forward, "Why are you doing this?" I asked.

"I like chess." Aura answered.

I watched the chess board float over to her, "That's not what I asked."

Aura moved a pawn to block mine, "You asked why am I doing this in reference to a chess board being presented to you, therefore, the question is about the chess board until you specify otherwise."

The chess board floated to me, "Fine, then why did you take over as Police Chief?" I moved another pawn.

Aura made the chess board float back to her, "Simple. I don't want to continue my life of song and dance. I wish to settle down and find my life long mate. Someone of my intelligence. Sadly, I don't think I'll find them in this city so I'll move on within a year."

I watched her move up another pawn and asked, "So why start here? Draco City is nothing but shit with drug lords, gangs, and prostitutes."

The board floated to me, "Like you, I was born here. I still remember living in the suburbs with my Aunt Silvia. This city has caused me great pain so I figured it owed me something. Besides, Gardevoir mating laws are difficult to understand. Well... I shouldn't say understand, what I meant is tolerate."

I moved my queen forward, "I don't understand how it would be difficult to understand or tolerate. Mates is just another word for husband and wife. A word you inbred pokemon use."

She brought it back to her but didn't try to move a piece, instead she eyed me, "You're still a fucking bully."

"Bully?" I asked.

Aura finally moved a piece, "You used to make fun of me all the time. That's why I fucking hated you. Watching you roam the sidewalks like you owned the place. Nothing but a stupid human with his head shoved up his ass. The reason I used to hate humans is because of you."

She moved up a knight and the board floated to me, "I never met you."

Aura went back to being calm, "Yes you did. I lived across the street from you. You made fun of my Ralts body. I remember you asking if you could use my hair for milk and cereal. You also made fun of my height and frail body. You even beat me up once because I stood up to you."

I moved my queen to the left, "I was a good kid. I never harmed anyone."

Aura shook her head, "You were a rotten spoiled brat and refuse to acknowledge it. All you care about is your parents and how they died."

"Your parents died too. Shouldn't you understand how I feel better than anyone?" I asked.

Aura crossed her arms, "Rui, the difference is, you actually knew your parents. Some stupid... spoiled... ugly... arrogant... little brat... I was so ahead of my kind that... it's not fair. You actually were loved by your paremts. I don't even know what mine looked like. All I had was my Aunt and between the abuse from her at home while you bullied me outside; I had nothing to be happy about. I wanted to see you dead but watching you cry because your parents died... it made me so happy. You finally got what you deserved but it wasn't enough. Instead, you decided to take your anger out on everything inhuman. I guess a fucking loser like you wouldn't change even with your parents dying."

I remember me laughing at a crying Ralts, just a picture of it though, "...I was only a child when I bullied you... but I guess you're right."

Aura rolled her eyes, "I'm never wrong. I knew everything, EVERYTHING, you were going to do! Even now, I know you're thinking about using neutralize on me when you get the chance. How you plan to kill me while I'm vulnerable and accept jail time." Aura clapped, "How fucking noble of you. Willing to sacrifice your future just to get one up over me. Still, it would never work since you're so incompetent and stupid. Eevees have a bigger brain than you."

I crossed my arms, "Yeah? Well, it's not my fault you were given a head that's bigger than a basketball. Too bad it's just overblown by your ego."

Aura chuckled before making the chess board lay on a separate desk, "You think so highly of yourself... don't you?"

"I could ask the same to you." I countered.

Aura laughed, "Yes. You could but you won't because you're a coward. You remember the Aura that tortured you? I could invite her over right now if you'd like."

The horrid basement memories flooded back into me, making a bead of sweat appear and drip instantly, "N-no thanks." I stammered.

Aura smiled at that, "I see you were quite tramatized by the event. Your heart froze for a moment before panic set in. Then you tried to calm yourself down as you stammered like a bitch."

I responded angrily, "Fuck you Aura."

"Aw, you're so angry. Like I was when you made me look bad in front of everyone you racist fuck!" Aura yelled.

I got up angrily, "I'm sorry! I got embarrassed and thought I was being a hypocrite! Get the fuck over it!"

"I don't have to do anything you arrogant human!" Aura yelled.

"Right back at ya, you bitch!" I yelled.

Aura got up and stood in front of me, "I'm going to give you one chance." The chess board came over to us.

"One chance to do what?" I asked.

Aura got in my face, "This chess game will decide your fate. You win, you're free to live on the streets but Bisharp might find you. If you lose, I'll lock you in a cage and watch you slowly starve to death. If we stalemate, you'll work for me. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. Got it?"

"..." I nodded, "Fine but I have to ask. What makes Gardevoir mates different?"

Aura looked at the chess board before answering, "In our culture, we choose and force our mate to be ours. One person is in it against their will for the rest of their life. Some Gardevoir help change the mate to love them. I have no interest in that. I just want a little pet to do my bidding and entertain me through strategy games. Let's see what you got dumbass."

After that, we started playing chess and she made us stalemate on purpose. I yelled saying she did it on purpose while she just laughed at the result. Aura had the fucking nerve to tell me she did it by accident when I knew the truth and then tells me about tomorrow's event. She was going to speak in front of the whole town about being the new Police Chief and keeping everyone safe from crime.

-Back to the Present-

Aura stood behind a podium and spoke into a mic, "Citizens of Draco City. I would like to former announce to you wonderful people that I'm officially becoming the Police chief of our force. I was heart broken by the news that our city's once proud chief went missing and hope for his safe return. If he ever returns, I will willingly step down so he may take his rightful place as Police Chief for you fine citizens. As I stand before you, I cannot stop myself from being so humbled and honored to receive such a prestigious opportunity after my departure from my band GLMD. I will miss them gladly but this isn't about them, it's about you. I want to settle any unrest here and now by telling you that nothing unacceptable will be accepted. Whether it be murder, illegal drugs, gambling, or even racism. I will do my best to limit and exterminate our city's problems and grant you all the sanctuary you so desperately deserve. I loved you all as fans and will continue to do so as citizens I watch over with a caring eye. Please do what you can to support my subordinates in law enforcement and help me change our entire city around into the utopia I believe can exist."

She took a step back after completing her speech and I couldn't stop shaking my head. The fact that everyone was cheering, clapping like a bunch of brainwashed idiots... it made me feel like they're all a bunch of sheep.

Aura then tapped the mic before addressing one thing, "Now, I know most or all of you have had mixed or angry feelings toward a new recruit. I wish to make one thing clear. Rui Santos is a great detective and I'm proud to have him as a member of my team. I know what he's said and done but that's going to change. He needs to see that pokemon are great for the community. Plus, he was tramatized as a child after watching his parents die in a house fire started by a pokemon. I know how he feels because my parents were also killed in a house fire. If he gives an honest effort, there is no doubt in my mind that he'll change. Now please clap as I call him up to the stand. Rui! Come on up!" Aura yelled witn a big smile.

Everyone started cheering as I began moving against my will from Aura's powers, "Urk! Why am I moving?" I asked.

When I stood in front of Aura, she hugged me to whisper, "I made this super simple for you. A script is on the podium. Read it or else that basement will happen again."

I shivered visibly before agreeing, "Okay Aura."

I know I shouldn't be following in her plan but I was stuck. Without Gojiro to help me, I'm vulnerable to the threat of having my fingers and hands broken with a wrench again.

So, I sucked up my pride and did what she asked, "Hello everyone, my name is Rui..." I started reading the script she left for me and realized something, "There's no way she knew I would say all of this." I whispered.

Somehow, Aura knew everything I would have said if I wasn't afraid of her. Even the grammar matches my style... along with body movements? How the fuck does she know all of this? I glanced at her to see such a smug look on her face. With that, I knew she has accounted for everything I could do.

I started getting nervous as I looked at the crowd, "I... Um... I'm sorry everyone, I'm so nervous that I can't even read. So, I'll do all of this off the top of my head. I am," I suppressed a grimace, "Proud... to know our new Police Chief is such a kind... caring... talented..." I think I'm going to puke, "Um... Gardevoir! I have seen the errors I have made and wish to announce my new priority. To better myself by... liking pokemon as equals. I grew up with problems that made me hate pokemon but now I know I'm wrong. So, I'll do what I can to assist all of you and treat everyone fairly. Goodbye all." I saluted everyone before earning a series of claps.

Aura wiped some sweat, "Not bad. You surprised me a bit. I couldn't accurately guess what you were going to say in that scenario but I was close. You must be terrified to say such things without visibly showing your distaste."

I shook my head angrily, "You're a sick, evil, demon."

Aura gave me a toothy smile, "Well, a Succubus IS a female demon. So you're right in that analogy."

"Fuck, you." I replied.

"Keep talking like that and I'll break your fingers myself." Aura threatened.

I looked down, hanging my head, "Yes ma'am..."

Aura pet my head, "This is a lot of fun. You're docile nature is cute."

"I'm not docile!" I yelled.

"Oh really?" Aura asked.

I swallowed hard and looked away angrily, "Pfft, whatever."

Aura pat my cheek, "Good boy. Now, I want coffee. Go get me one."

I shook my head in shock, "Get you a coffee? You can have your slaves do that shit."

"Yeah but I asked you, so do it!" Aura yelled.

"Ugh! Fine! Fucking dictator..." I whispered the last two words.

I stole Gojiro's wallet in order to pay for a coffee but didn't know what Aura wanted. I decided to ask her and she was extremely specific. That pissed me off since it took 8 trips before I gave her the 'perfect' coffee.

She took a sip, "Mm. Perfect. So, what kind of coffee do I like?"

I clenched a fist and almost gritted my teeth, "A large decaf mocha with two cubes of sugar, 6 pieces of ice, half a cup of milk and another half cream."

She took another sip, "Correct." She dumped it on my head, "Oops."

I visibly shook from anger, "You... you dare..."

"Do you like being bullied? Tormented?" Aura asked.

"No! It fucking sucks dick!" I screamed.

"Then why do it to others? Why be racist and torment others? Why bully me when I was a Ralts?" Aura asked.

I screamed at the top of my lungs, "I WAS ANGRY THAT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS!"

Aura yelled back, "And that makes it okay! You could have been MY friend! Unlike you, I WASN'T a racist piece of shit!"

I began to calm down as I realized everyone was watching, "Huff... maybe... we should continue this later."

Aura pinched her forehead, "Yeah..."

The assembly ended shortly after our argument. I'm not sure what that argument will do to the public mind but I began to notice what Aura has been doing. I think she's trying to teach me a lesson about torment. A lesson that revolves around a golden rule the academy told me, 'Do unto others as you would have you.' I never really cared about that saying but now... I'm started to understand why those words have weight. If I did bully Aura when she was younger, then that explains her willingness to bully me instead of turning me into a mindless slave. I'm not going to apologize to that bitch unless she frees everyone from that mind control bullshit. She has to know that, she knows everything I'm going to do and that means she's trying to break me down. When I got to her office, we started playing chess for my freedom. I lost, meaning I have to spend the day as her servant. I honor my word because she gave me an opportunity to leave peacefully and might do so again. I hate all of this but I can't just run away. She'll stop me and I'd abandon Gojiro after everything he's done for me. Maybe Vulthurin can help me but the park is a 2 hour walk with a psychotic controlling Gardevoir looking over me. She ordered me to make her coffee again, this time hot. If I do it wrong, hot coffee will be poured onto me. I ended up failing three times with second degree burns on my head and face. The only thing that cooled them down, were the tears from my pain. I splashed cold water on my face and looked at my coffee covered clothes in anger. These are my only pair now... I look even worse than I normally do. I... I really wanted to kill myself.

I started crying looking at my reflection, "This is so terrible. Look at me. All these burns and..." I started sobbing into my crossed arms, hanging onto the sink.

The only other time I felt this much sorrow, was when my parents died. The difference, this is a more hollow, cold sob with seemingly no future. When my parents died, it was an angry sorrow that fuelled my want to avenge my parents. Now, I'm trapped in this station without pay! How the fuck am I going to get out of here? She knows everything I'll think of! If she's truly looking for a mate then she'll leave but that would take months! What can I do? I'm so fucking heart broken and scared right now!

"Rui, where's my fucking coffee!?" Aura yelled over the intercom.

I punched a bathroom stall in frustration before wiping my tears and snot. When I tried to make her coffee, I kept messing it up and dumping the cup. I went through seven pots of coffee before going back to Aura. I took several steps back after handing it to her and watched her drink.

"Perfect." She whispered, drinking the rest of it.

I laid my back against the wall and slumped down in relief, "Oh thank god..."

Aura stood over me, "How does it feel?"

"Honestly, I've never wanted to kill myself until today." I kept shaking my head in frustration, "I wasted so much of my life to get to this? It was so worthless. Like me. I should have just thrown myself in the fire with my parents. Instead... I'm stuck amd there's only one way out..."

Aura smiled, "Yes. To kill yourself."

I think something in me snapped, "No." I got up and tackled her fiercely to the ground before raising a fist, "I have to kill you! With my bare hands!"

Aura moved her hand, making my fist hit the floor. My other hand grabbed her neck but psychic threw me off. I got back up and threw a chair at her. She used psychic to break my legs but I still stood up. I even ran at her, shocking her in horror as my legs made sickening crunching sounds.

As she laid on the floor, she muttered, "You've gone insane..."

I dug my fingers into her neck but Gojiro threw me off her. He pinned me down until I bit his wrist until blood came out. I punched him off and got up, running at Aura again. Aura sidestepped me and sent me over her desk. I fell onto the floor and went underneath the desk. I got up, picking the desk up with everything I had.

"You're nothing but a bitch!" I yelled, throwing the desk at her.

She caught the desk and threw it at me. My legs finally collapsed, making me fall onto the floor. The desk hit the wall and landed on my legs.

I started screaming, "Fuuuuuuck!"

I started punching and scratching the floor, trying to pull my legs out from under the desk. Aura looked genuinely horrified, hiding behind Gojiro.

"He's... still trying to kill me?" Aura asked in her shock.

When I realized I was stuck, the pain caught up with me and made me lay submissively still. I didn't cry or anything. In fact... I felt nothing at all. Just... empty. Alone. Everything I've ever done was worthless.

"Kill me..." I muttered.

Gojiro pulled out a pistol but Aura stopped him, "I'll get the desk off you." Aura told me.

She did that and had Gojiro move me, "Sniff. What else? You gonna break my hands? Rip my tongue out? Maybe you want me to admit that my life was a lie. I never went to a party when my parents died. I went to watch kids at a party from a tree branch. I took out my jealousy and disappointment on you. I always end up like this. So sad and depressed but no one ever kills me. All they do is pity me like a bunch of sub par villains."

Aura sat next to me, "Now you understand how I felt when my Aunt tortured me."

I asked, "Why did your Aunt torture you?"

"She wanted to teach me how Gardevoirs act behind closed doors. Thanks to her, I did all of this to you. However... seeing you like this... I can't help but... see my younger self. I almost... regret it. If you were my friend when we were younger, I think I would have been in love with you."

I turned my head away in disgust, "Just shut up. I don't want your love or anyone elses. You beat me so horribly that I just want death."

"Don't you want to save your friend?" Aura asked.

"Yes but I can't! You're so much... better than me. I could never outsmart you!" I yelled in frustration.

"Are you willing to sacrifice yourself to save everyone else?" Aura asked.

"..." I thought about it before sighing, "Yes."

"Then you are willing to be my life long mate? My slave? Just to save everyone else." Aura asked again.

"Yes. How does it work?" I asked.

Aura pat my head, "It's already complete. Everything I've done was part of the ritual. The number 1 requirement for a female Gardevoir's mate is for the male to be Docile."

It hit me hard, "Is that why Docile was used so often to describe me?"

"Yes. After today, everyone will be freed and it's all thanks to you." Aura replied.

"...They'll never know... will they?" I asked.

"No. They'll be a bit weird for a few days but they won't have to know." Aura answered.

I sighed heavily, half relieved that Gojiro will be back to normal and have in pain because of my legs.

(Aura's character will be different from now on along with Rui's interaction with her. You'll see why in ch. 12. I hope you guys liked this chapter.)