Chapter 2
Alastor started growling, balling her hands into fists. With a loud roar she released energy causing the entire office to shake. Then she looked down to the floor. She felt a bit ashamed from the release of energy. It made her look a bit childish.
She slowly walked to her desk and sat down. Then she shuffled all her files together. She wouldn't need them anymore. Probably Edgar or Shemna will be put on the case now. They are both senior detectives of the agency, and currently in town. Alastor stood up with the files in her hand. She walked toward the file cabinets, till a photograph of one of the latest scenes fell out. Alastor stopped and grabbed it off the floor. She stared at it for some time. It was a picture of the parents and children laying in a pool of blood. They lay in a circle. The mother and father lay opposite of each other just like the children. It formed, some kind of cross…..
Could there be a religious motive. Alastor looked again at the files, pictures of other scenes showed her the same. It's strange, why didn't I see this sooner…
Alastor walked toward her computer and searched through different files. Almost immediately she got a hit.
Hmm, it would seem there was a case ten years ago. Also with families, two parents, two children. Each laying down, forming a cross symbol. But unlike my case, this old case had four victims. It seemed the police had arrived right after the killer left the scene. There appears to be only one murder weapon, this has never been found…..
A few similarities, but no real clue to who the suspect are. Not even sure if there is one suspect or more…
This case is more complicated than I thought.
Alastor went into thought for a few minutes when she heard the front door open and two voices were heard. One was the voice of her boss, the other of Edgar. So he really put her off the case. It doesn't matter. Alastor took a notepad and scribbled some of her findings. Then she put the files inside the cabinet and walked to the front door. She put on her coat and walked outside.
Before she closed the door, she heard her boss calling her from out his office. But she ignored it and continued her way. She was eager to be elsewhere.
After a few hours walking Alastor reached another agency. One which she didn't belonged to anymore, but still felt like the only place she could truly call home.
She opened the door and looked inside. A big yawn was heard from the living room. "Come in." A lazy voice sat. Alastor smiled and closed the door behind her. Then with soft paces she walked to the familiar room. A white haired man laid on the red sofa. A magazine covered his face. Alastor chuckled. And sat down on the couch opposite of him. "I see the Devil May Cry is as busy as ever." Alastor commented. The right hand of the white head grabbed the magazine and pulled it off. Two ice blue eyes looked at her, a bit confused first, than filled with warmth. "Hello there, what brings you here to my modest agency." He sat up and with his left hand ruffled his shoulder length hair. "I had some time to spent and I thought, let's visit my favorite master!" Alastor smiled. Dante chuckled. "Now, now. Stop with the cheesy act." He yawned again. "It's only natural if the master is as cheese." Alastor smiled slyly. Dante sighed. "Okay, I deserved that." Alastor and Dante reminiscence a moment about the past.
But then Dante came to the point. "So what brings you here, really? Already tired of that old goat." "You have no idea." I sighed tiresome. "He put me on this case, only victims. Four adults and two children. It seemed like they all took their own life with. All were found with a kitchen knife in their right hand. They all lay opposite of each other. Forming some sort of cross." "Oh, looks boring as hell. I'm not really into this religion stuff." "I know, it's not really my case anymore. But…" I stared into the distance. "You can't let it go." Dante said after a few minutes. "Yeah." I putted up a weakly smile. "Kenzo was being a total asshole again. He told me I was childish and then put me off the case." "You are childish." Dante replied. "I'm not, I'm already twenty three years old!" "Still you are no different from the brat we found sixteen years ago." Alastor huffed. "I had a good example to never grow up." "Yeah, you've learned from the best." Dante laughed. "To never grow up, and follow our own heads. I've thought you that lesson well." Alastor smirked. "Yeah, but not all people appreciate that lifestyle." Dante grinned. "Hell no. Otherwise this whole world is filled with idiots, went into everything, guns blazing." "The world would be a boring place indeed." Alastor agreed.
"But what happened with ponytail." Alastor laughed at the nickname Dante had for her boss. Her boss had long black hair, which ran down to his shoulders. He always wears it in a small ponytail. Only two black bangs fell outside of it. Each covering one side of his face. It made him look really handsome. Even Alastor could see that. He had hundreds of women follow him like crazy. And worst of all, he knew it. He sometimes used his charm to get what he wants. Even Alastor wasn't entirely sure if she could withstand the charms of her boss. She would rather jump into the depths of hell before affirming this, but… Something about him, seemed so nostalgic.
Alastor shook her head and forced her to come back in the presence. Still the image of her boss wouldn't leave her head. She gave her old teacher a cocky grin. "Ditched him like a boss." Dante chuckled. "That's my girl. So you're now determined to solve this case yourself." "Yep. I sure do." She nodded cheerfully "And you've got any idea how to start then?" Alastor laughed and shook her head also very cheerful. Dante was a little taken back. "Then why are you so happy? You know that Midnight's sanctuary is trying to solve the case. Maybe they are getting a head start." "Maybe, but they don't have my wits, or…" She smiled and lay her hand on the left side of her chest. "My heart." Dante shook his head. "I know I can solve this case. I know what I need for this." "And what is that? Or are you telling me you want me to help you on this?" Dante asked a bit annoyed. Alastor smiled slyly. "Nope, the only thing I want for you is the whereabouts of Lady." "Huh, Lady?" Dante looked sheepish at his prodigy. "Yes, Lady is very knowledgeable about everything. From poltergeists to demonic humans." "Hm, that's true." Dante replied. "But I've got no idea where Lady is. Normally she walks in and tell us what she wants. Then she disappears for some time. You know how it goes." Alastor jumped up. "What? I've thought you'd know. You guys have been working for… well forever." "That doesn't mean I keep track at her outside the job." Dante laid back and yawned. "Sorry kid, this is something I can't help you with." Alastor sighed and looked up to the older hunter. "Then can you tell her, if she comes, that I'm looking for her. Or would you at least call me or something." Dante grunted. "I mean it Dante. I really need her." Alastor pleaded. Dante sighed painfully and nodded. "Thank you!" Alastor chirped and hugged her mentor. "Don't thank me yet." He barked and pushed her away from him. Alastor laughed at his awkward face and joked. "You never were really one for the hugs." Dante shook his head and laid down on the coach again. "If there is nothing else, I'm going back to work." Alastor gave him a look. "Uh… sure." She shook her head and walked to the front door.
Before she could open it, there were a few quick knocks on the door. Alastor opened and saw a very distressed Andrew. He grabbed her hand. "Good I found you." He sighed with relieve. "What? What's wrong?" Alastor asked. "Kenzo sent us to collect you. He almost exploded with anger when he noted that you left without permission." "He did huh." Alastor noted casually. "He did. We never heard the end. I would prepare myself for the worst if I were you." "I already am." Alastor looked around. "See you around, and don't forget!" "Yeah…..Good luck yourself." She heard Dante chuckle. "Yeah, thanks. I'm gonna need it." I closed the door behind me. "Well, let's be on our way then, shall we?" Andrew nodded and together we went back to the Midnight's sanctuary.