Zero whisked Sugar skull off to an anti chamber parallel to his thrown, presumably to prepare her for the fight. Cat was watching Bones. She knew damned well he didn't like this option one bit, neither did she. Lord forbid she should lose, and end up as Zero's arm candy. On the other hand fighting the girl meant hurting her, that would make gaining her trust once she was in their custody a bit hard.
"this isn't a good idea." Bones growled again. Ian, who's nose had been broken by bones' fist, was now completely healed. He stood to the side with a grin on his face that mane Cat want to slap it off.
"if I know any thing about women, and I do. Than she will fight admirably, but Cat will win." he reassured them.
"you are so sure of my powers are you Ian?"
"well there is that... and she wants to be with Bones."
"how could you possibly know that?" Bones demanded.
"it's the name mate, Sugar Skull. Dia De Muertos is a form of ancestor worship, she knows who you are. I saw it in her eyes when she was watching you. She chose a skull to represent where she came from. Piratically screams at me mate... 'I came from bones and I worship him'."
"you really think so?" Bones was feeling better about this. If the girl wanted to be with her father she wouldn't put up to much of a fight. "try not to hurt her Kitten." he pulled Cat into his arms, to feel her body against his. She tilted her head up, waiting for his kiss.
When bones' lips descended upon her own she moaned. He had bitten his tong, as was his way. Along with bringing her pleasure with his mouth, he tasted heavenly, and was adding to her already considerable strength.
The door through witch Sugar Skull and Zero had disappeared burst open. The girl had changed from her formal gown into a pair of skin tight short shorts and tank top. Her wrist and hands had been bound in tape, giving cat the hint that she had chosen a more classic fighting style. This girl intended to throw some punches. Well Cat could handle that.
Ian And bones waited for the Sugar skull to descend into the pit. She didn't jump, as most Vampires would have. Instead she took the stairs, one at a time, head held high. "join me up here gentle men, so we can enjoy the show together." Zero called down, having once again taken up his thrown. Once the men were seated the show began.
Cat and Sugar Skull circled each other, feeling the out their power levels. Cat was surprised to find the Sugar's levels were almost dead even with her own. Sugar Skull smiled sweetly, batted her pretty little eyes and lunged forward, catching Cat off guard. The women tumbled to the ground, with Sugar skull on top.
Sugar Skull used her position the her advantage, pulling back her fist and slamming it into Cat's face. Almost the same way her father had punched Ian previously. Cat's nose broke with a crunch that the men waiting outside could hear. Not about to lay still and take a beating, Cat grabbed Sugar's upper arms. She pulled the girl down to her and rolled till they hit the wall of the pit.
Sugar's Skull thudded against the concrete, shattering the rock and sending fragments flying across the room. Of course she'd be as hard headed as her father, Cat thought to herself. The Blow to her head didn't incapacitate the girl for long. She pressed her feet against the wall and pushed with all her might...sliding across the ground and away from Cat.
Both women climbed to their feet, never taking their eyes off each other. With out warning they charged. Running straight into each-other. Cat grabbed a hand full of Sugars hair, pulling hard. The girl's hear retched backward. Cat reached around holding the girl in a head lock. "do you yield?" Cat asked. In answer Sugar bit down into Cats arm.
Cat held tighter, pulling Sugar back to the other side of the room so Zero could see. "she is mine." Bones told Zero, as Car twisted Sugar's head around effectively braking her neck. Sugar Skull fell to the ground at Cat's feet. Her dark eyes weren't on Cat, as she lay there waiting for hr neck to heal. She was watching Zero's reaction.
"you cunt!" he hissed. "you can't have her!"
"you wouldn't be backing out of our deal now would you?" Ian taunted. "because I know several heads of lines who would be interested to know that you are not to be trusted. A dark growl came from deep inside Zero's chest.
"fine take the little bitch." he conceded. "but this isn't over Bones."
dear Readers, I don't like adding these little notes...but as you have probably noticed I have taken the night huntress world and made it my own. I know I have made Cat a little darker than she is in the books, I figure by this point she has been trough so much that she really would have changed.
Reviews appreciated! Thanks for reading!