...
Back off I'll take you on
headstrong to take on anyone
I know that you are wrong and
this is not where you belong
..

Jesse Speaks

Every fiber in my body was screaming as I stood beside Ben, my eyes focused intently on the stranger standing before us. I don't know what it was screaming to me, it wasn't good. It was too foreign, but my fingertips were tingling with a familiarity that made me nervous.

Casually the man walked further into the room, eyes still cast down but I could see the edges of a smirk as he pushed black hair from his face.
'Oh come now, I thought you wanted to question me? Never known a couple of hunters to be so quiet.'
His voice only emphasized how dangerous he could be as he mocked us; his lithe frame and neat hair could easily fool anyone. Dressed in a trim suit, tie pulled loosely around his neck, I tried to scan him for weapons but I could tell that his mind was more than any weapon he would need.

Beside me, Ben kept the gun aimed at him, not allowing a moment of his movements to be unwatched.
'Who are you?' Ben growled, eyes fierce and I knew I would have been nervous if I was at the end of the gun.
Zeno looked up now and I clenched my fist as he stepped quickly up to Ben. Before Ben could squeeze the trigger, the gun was on the other side of the room, Zeno's smile large.
'A gun? Really?'
Jaw clenched, I was ready to dive for the gun but when Zeno looked at me, I froze.

Blood orange eyes stared through me and after I steeled my face, I tried my best to return the intensive scrutiny. At first I thought he had been in a fight or lack of sleep but the colours seemed to swirl in his eyes.
'Zeno.'
'Yes?' he replied chirpily. I kept my face neutral, even though all I wanted to do was blast him with my energy or send him to Mars. 'Had I have known you two were so boring I would have killed you before you knew I was here...' Almost nose to nose, I watched as Zeno's smile dropped slowly, eyes continuing to burn through mine. I remained firm, not surrendering my space even as he moved closer. Ben was nervous, slowly reaching for his other weapon.

'So, Jesse Turner and Ben Braeden. What a catch!'
Ben whipped out the other gun, aiming it again but this time both he and the gun smashed into the wall, picture frames crashing to the ground around him.
'That won't work with me!' Zeno bellowed and I went to help Ben up but Zeno put a hand on my chest, stopping me in my tracks.
'What do you want?' I snarled, trying to conceal my anger and power a little longer but the humor in Zeno's eyes told me he already knew.
'Fresh grapes, world peace, and you two out of my way!'

Before I could blink, I was flung to the wall and landed not too far from Ben, who now snatched up his gun and fired.
I groaned slightly, wiping plaster from my face as I got to my feet. At least he didn't know Claire was here, hopefully she would stay away. Ben shot again, now circling to get himself in Zeno's blind spot as I moved to stand in front of him.
Whoever this joker was, I was going to take him down.

This wasn't the first fight I had been in where I was possibly the weakest; yeah, even with my power. Just because I was an anti-Christ didn't mean that my human side wouldn't weaken the more I used it. The first time I tried it out in a fight, I was up against a demon. Though I cannot recall how he found me, I knew he had to be destroyed.

In all my moving about in Australia, from city to town from coast to inland, I had kept my trail covered for the fear of being found. Trust was something I didn't give out to anyone, but I don't think I ever felt alone. Sure I had a few friends here and there and tried every now and then to fit in but that was never me, I was never comfortable. Plus with myself constantly moving in fear, no, caution of being found I didn't have time to make connections.

Though saying that doesn't mean that I didn't have at least one or two. There was one girl I would have given anything for, I was so ready to settle down and forget everything and just be normal.
But why would I have ever thought of such an absurd thing?
I still cannot forgive myself, and I cannot rid of the image burned behind my eyes. She was so beautiful and I killed her.
If only I hadn't have saved her, she would have died in a more sympathetic manner, but I just wouldn't allow her to die, not in a car accident.

It was then that I discovered the control I had over life and death. As the metal crushed around us, glass showering down and shredding our skin I knew I couldn't let us just die. It was easy to save myself, I wasn't trapped beneath twisted red metal but it wasn't so easy for her. I begged her not to give up, to hang on but her eyes just stared past me into a void invisible to those who had life pulsing through their veins. I think I screamed, I cannot remember but I can remember my rage and sorrow burning through me and then the silence.
Then a gasp of air.

It was probably the first time I really loved my powers, and I was so grateful to have her back in my arms. Until she was ripped from me for the final time by the black eyed bastards that found me. It had only been a week after, but the amount of power I used attracted them, blew my cover. Opening the door, I couldn't even sense what was wrong until it was too late and fearful eyes met with mine before they died.

I tried to fight, but he was too strong. Broken and bloody, I disappeared, finding yet another place to hide.
I felt like a coward but since then, I had trained myself to the point where I could have died from exhaustion.
At least it was paying off.

Pellets hit the floor, Bens gun not having done any damage to Zeno and he steadily rose to his feet, checking quickly over to me that I was alright. Briefly nodding, my attention went straight back to Zeno, who just smirked at us both.
'I have to say, you two are the first ones I have had to put some effort into getting rid of.' He growled, seemingly enjoying this. I didn't care for talking anymore; obviously he wasn't going to spill any beans about what he was up to. We'd just have to beat it out of him.

Building strength in my limbs, I used my speed to surprise Zeno, and I saw it flash in his eyes as I brought my fist up into his stomach. I grinned as he fell slightly but felt my own surprise swell when Zeno, lightning fast, crashed his fist into my jaw. Stumbling back, I rubbed it as Zeno took a deep breath, laughing as hair messily fell around his eyes.

He couldn't have been much older than myself, but not knowing who or what he was, he could be a century old demon or witch for all we knew.
'Jesse Turner, how could I not sense it before...?'
After a brief struggle, I managed to pin his arms to his side and brought my face close to his. Closing my eyes, I reached out with my mind into his, seeing what he had seen, hearing his thought in my own head. With a gasp, I pulled back, Zeno forcing me from his mind and breaking from my grip.
A bright light began to form in his hand and knowing what would come next, I dived for Ben, knocking us both to the floor.
The noise wasn't loud, but the hole in the wall would have alarmed any one left in the building.

Ben groaned, and I helped him to his feet.
'Find Claire,' I murmured as Zeno stalked us like prey. He was strong, I could feel the power pulse through him now and my fear was confirmed. With a nod, Ben hesitated before dashing for the door, only to be knocked down again.
'Come on!' Ben groaned, sitting up slightly with a snarl before it melted into something of horror. Four men stood at the door, eyes as black as night with a twisted grin on their faces.
One of the demons stepped forward, hauling Ben up by his shirt.
'Little Claire is being taken care of boys, let's have some fun.'

Angrily I charged at Zeno, my own energy in the palm of my hand as I tried to slam it into his chest but he knew it was coming. He returned one of his own but I wouldn't go down that easily. Our little battle was interrupted now and then by one of us trying to be smart, controlling their bodies or overpowering them; it was a struggle. Behind me I could sense Ben struggling, a gun wasn't much good against demons and Zeno knew guns were useless. Not knowing where it came from, the knife in Zenos hand made it harder for me to get away with only bruises.

Concentrating, I could feel each hit and slice of Zeno's knife as I lowered my guard, reaching out and grabbing hold of the demons. Within an instant I could hear them choke as they were forced from the bodies, vanishing out the window.
Normally I didn't feel so tired afterwards, but with Zeno being stronger than he looked, it cost me a lot. Failing to dodge the knife, it sank deep into my side and I cried out.

I tried to reach out to Bens mind, to tell him to run but whether he heard or not, I couldn't be sure. I dropped to my knees, hands hovering over the jagged edged blade. Zeno stood over me, his strange eyes a mix of emotion as he stared at me.
'What are you...?' he questioned and I could feel blood pool in my mouth. I wanted to ask the same thing but I groaned as Zeno gripped my hair, tilting my face up to him. His face didn't look like it had just battled with my fist, he didn't even seem out of breath.

'Hey!'
Bens shout seemed so far away and I would have rolled my eyes at Ben for aiming the gun again. Zeno did it for me though, a grin on his face as I felt more demons enter the room. Ben was kneeling next to me in an instant and I tried to check him over, make sure he wasn't hurt but my vision blurred as my head felt like a balloon.
'I am not sorry for what I have to do, I can't have you three ruining my plans.'

Claire. I tried to see her but only ended up gasping for breath as Zeno gripped the handle, twisting the serrated knife until I cried out.
'I am sorry though, that you could not be part of the new world.'
With a sharp breath, I jerked forward, knocking Zeno down and I spun around; desperately ignoring my pain and clenched my fist, the demons pouring out of a few of the bodies. There were so many, and I could feel Bens hesitance to shoot them. These men and women, some of them were still alive inside themselves but it wasn't stopping them from dying.

Ben wasn't shooting and I wasn't doing it, so who?
My first thoughts were Claire and Zeno but I saw Claire, fighting her way through the apartment to us and Zeno was slowly bracing himself, unsure as to fight or retreat. He could kill us so easily, I could feel it and I became nervous as the demons returned, taking their anger out of Claire and Ben. There was someone else here, I just couldn't pin point who or where but I didn't care. Seeing that we were in trouble, I lunged for Ben and Claire, gripping their arms tightly as I willed us down to the car.

'What the-'
Ben slumped against the car door and myself not in any better condition. Without needing to be told, Claire searched through Bens pockets, pulling out the car keys as I kept my eyes peeled if any of them followed. Zeno peered down at us from the window, no intent of following us as Claire got Ben into the seat, myself blinking into the back seat as Claire revved the engine, ignoring speed signs as she drove us to the motel.

From the look of things she wasn't too badly hurt and I groaned trying to sit forward.
'We need to get back to Adams.'
'Are you kidding? You guys look like you need a hospital!'
I shook my head, frustrated. All I could see, all I could hear was all the plans that were ringing in Zenos head.
'It can wait. We are not safe, Zeno knows where we are staying, he doesn't know where Adams is.'

Claire glared at me in the rear vision mirror, wincing as she heard me groan taking the knife from my side. It hurt and I sighed when Claire continued to frown at me, glancing concerned at Ben who remained silent beside her every now and then. Leaning forward, I pressed my fingers to his forehead. He breathed easier now and I slumped back, hearing Claires panicked voice but it didn't make sense.
Everything went numb and I just prayed that I would wake up as I felt myself slip into the inky darkness.

The woman stopped on the curb, watching from a distance the motel room.
Lights dull, it looked like no one was home but she knew better; for one she had seen them go in. With only Claire able to move, it had taken her a long while to drag both Ben and Jesse into the room, no doubt against their wishes.

With a sigh, she tugged the colour of her jacket up, pushing brown hair from her face as she stepped off the sidewalk and onto the road. A car swerved to avoid her, bright lights shining on her. The man would have stepped out to talk, there was no way he could growl at someone so stunning, but the woman snarled like an animal, eyes flaring into an odd colour that made his hesitate.

Not wasting anymore of her time, she continued across the road until she stood outside the motel room.

..
I see your fantasy,
you want to make it a reality
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I am sorry, it a pretty crappy chapter but I needed to get this up. I am drowning in home work at the moment so I can only see and think business and numbers.
Next chapter up soon though, Promise!

Silver-Kirin
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