I scratched the stubble on the bottom of my chin as i exited the kitchen. Even with divine powers i still left with cuts on my hands, and as exhausted as the times i would before i had powers.

I was a prep cook for a five-star restaurant. I was the prep cook, and i came in late at night to get everything prepared for the next week. I scoffed at the amount of stubble i had. "guess its time to shave..."

Looking at the street lamps i decided to take a back road rough. i stumbled over to the back of my car. unlocking the trunk i swung it open and tossed the bag of knives into it. i grabbed a mountain dew out of the twelve pack, and slammed the trunk shut.

The can hissed as i opened it. i leaned against my car as i took the first sip. "I said we are through!" some woman screamed. the shout drew my glance. i saw the same girl from school, who saved me during the... well she gave me her handkerchief. I stood and walked over. the guy's back was to me, and as i started over, she smiled. she sprinted towards me at full speed.

She lunged at me, hugging me as hard as my sister would. she pressed herself deeper into me. she brought her face to my ear. "Play along... please." she was desperate. "This is Dann, and he is far more man than you are. 'great...' the guy that she was addressing exploded in rage. he ran at me faster that a hound taking its prey. sad for him it wasn't fast enough.

I readied myself, and used his momentum to toss him into the air. his body connected to the iron pole stem of one of the street lamps. he slumped over, unconscious. i shrugged and turned to the girl. "So, now that I've saved the damsel in distress, whats my reward? I know, how about your name?" she giggled. "Kanna."

I scratched my head. "well, i guess ill drive you home." i began the walk to my car, but was stopped by Kanna grabbing my sleeve. "I no longer have a home." i looked at her. "Your fucking with me right?" she shook her head. "I lived with Ron, but well..." she was looking at the unconscious body behind me.

"Well, i have a spare room at my place." Her eyes lit up. "R-really?" I looked at her. "Got a job?" again she shook her head. "I have been makeing money at the coliseum for us champions."

"Ah. Well, the rent is three-fifty a month and that includes everything. So long as you pay your dues." She hugged me again. "Can I?" i opened my car's passenger door. "That is up for Vessi to decide." she got in my car and i slipped into the driver's seat. "If not, i can let you use the spare room till you get back on your feet." she sighed.

"Why are you doing this? We're not even under the same avatar..." she asked as tears welled in her eyes. "Well, I dunno to be honest. just something in here keeps telling me helping you is the right thing to do." i poked my chest with my thumb as i spoke. she laughed.

I pulled out of the lot, and began the drive back home. the drive was shorter than i expected as Kanna and i spent the ride chit-chatting. i pulled into the curved driveway leading to my house. "You live here?!" Kanna was astonished. "Nah, were ganna stick this place up for some dough." i said as i pulled the revolver from my center council.

Her eyes bugged as i passed her the revolver. "I'm kidding, Jesus... any-who, that's yours now." I swung the door open and stepped onto the concrete. the driveway was just beginning to get dark. "Wonder what Vessi is making for dinner."

As we approached the door, she got squeamish. "What if she says no?" I looked at her. "Then i'll say 'yes'." before i could touch the handle, the door swung open. "Dann! Get your avatar under control, her wails are killing me!" Vessi's eyes were blood shot and she was at the end of her rope.

I stepped into the house, and took a deep breath. "ELI!" i roared into the house. the moment i did, the wails stopped and i heard the patter-patter of feet rushing down the hall ways. When i was visible Eli calmed down. "I thought you ran away..."

Eli looked past me. "Who is that?" before i could react Vessi spoke up. "This is Kanna Smith. she is a classmate of Dann's and she is a good person." Vessi stated that with pride in her voice. "Vessi, we have something to talk about."

Everyone in the house was in the living room in a circle so we could talk without interuption. I leaned forward. "I would like to offer the spare room to Kanna." Vessi laughed. "Sure, but first, Dann will decide your rent, and we have a few ruels, can you comply with tha-" "YES!" Kanna shot.

"Sorry, i didn't mean to cut you off." i slumped into the chair. "Rules are: clean up after yourself, don't use the equipment in the back yard unsupervised, and do not go into the garage without me." Kanna tilted her head. "Garage?" I tapped the floor with my foot. "Our house is built with the garage 300 ft. under it. That way noise from it is unheard by the rest of the house."

Kanna nodded her head. "So, what about clothes?" i asked. i was met with a picture of a large bonfire. "Seriously?" Tears welled in her eyes again, but this time, she had Vessi there to comfort her. "Well, its past midnight right now, so ill lend you a pair of my pajamas, and tomorrow, we will go shopping, sound alright to you?"

Kanna sighed, "I have no mon-" i cut her off. "I'll cover it, so long as you show me this 'coliseum'." she smiled and complied. "Well, im done, i had a long day. So I'm going to take a shower and go to bed."

I slummped into my bed. my pajamas were still warm from the drier. I layed down, and spread out on my bed. my hand plopped down on something soft. "I heared you were bold, but i didnt think you were like this..." an unfamiliar femail voice stated from the darkness.

I was about to shift to meet her, but a blade was pressed to my neck. "No, no, no. stay still and everyone lives. Your sister is going to come with me, and per her request she will take your punishment for killing one of the bright order.

Images of the boy i broke on the roof of the school filled my mind. My blood began to boil in my veins. No one ever fucks with my sister and gets away with it. In one swift motion I shoved her against the wall. my shove knocked the wind out of her. i picked her up and held each limb in a different arm. i put my fist on the center of her collar bone.

"So, how many others are there?" I asked. she looked at me and saw the killing intent. "I'm alone, i swear." she blurted. "She isn't lying." Elithia was at my doorway. the woman i was holding was now suspended in front of Elithia. "Now, what 'punishment' did you speak of?"

The woman strained her arms to no avail. "I don't know, i was only to retrieve her, i just wanted to meet the one who was able to cripple Damien, even though the barrier heals all wounds." Eli sighed. "See, i hate it when someone lies to me." Eli put her hand to the womans chest.

Purple roots, spines, and insect like appendages sprouted from the woman. her shrieks were muffled by the growth of roots that came from her mouth. "Remind me never to piss you off." i said to Eli. Eli smiled and with a snap of her fingers the woman was gone.

"Where did you send her?" i asked Eli. "To her master, as a message." that comment peaked my curiosity. "what messag-" "We are the house of chaos, and we will not hesitate to slay an enemy." Her eyes narrowed as she spoke.

I slumped back onto my bed. "Well, turns out i have a long day tomorrow, night." i rolled over. I expected the light to be turned off, but it stayed on. "Serious-" i got up to see her still standing there. but this time she was squirming about. "I have a question." she avoided looking at me. "Shoot." i spat.

"Can i sleep in here?" i was caught off guard by her question. "Whatever, sure." I said. Eli smiled as she walked over to my bed, and sat down. "You can have my bed, but why do you want to sleep in here?" she looked confused for a moment then said:" i feel at ease around you."

"Cool." i said as i pulled a blanket and pillow from my closet. she looked at me like i was weird or something. "What?" Eli looked up at me. "I thought we could share the bed..." Her comment cut deep. She was an immortal being, and a looker to boot, but still... "HAH, do you know what Vessi would do to me if she saw you and me in the same bed? I enjoy my penis where it is thank you!"

Elithia shuttered at my comment. I tossed the blanket down and the pillow at the foot of the bed. I walked over and pulled the covers over Eli. "Chill, im not going anywhere." I smiled to show her i was sincere.

I woke to find i was warmer than i thought i would be. As the grogginess receded, i saw why. Eli had come down from the bed, and was using me as a human pillow. "Well, i guess i had a good run..." As i finished my sentence Vessi busted the door open. Kanna was right behind her. this time Vessi didn't have a spoon in her hand.

I ate breakfast with chipped teeth and rolling pin shaped bruises. "mmfff mef the sfft. (pass me the salt)" Vessi slid the salt across the table to me. "Eli, you better have an explanation for this." Eli stood to meet Vessi. "Excuse me?! I'm not the one who just pummeled poor Dann!" Eli turned to me and shot an orb of light at me.

The bruises and wounds healed instantly. "So, I'm gonna take Kanna shopping..." I grabbed Kanna by the hand and dragged her outside. "Your not wearing shoes..." Kanna directed my attention to my lack of clothing. "Whatever, I'll buy some." I climbed into my car, and sped off the driveway.

Only once the house was no longer visible in my rear view mirror, did i relax. "what was that?" I pulled over and leaned my seat back. "Well, that was the infamous clash of twin Satan... But, im lacking in sleep, so ima take a quick nap. "What am i to do?" Kanna asked.

"Nap, chill, play on your phone, read a book, wright a book, book a holiday for your book. Or, go through the catalogs, and mark the clothes you want, so when we get there it will go faster." i folded myself to fit the chair, and went to sleep.

When i woke, Kanna was asleep too, but she had one of the catalogs in her hand. I checked the clock. 11:18... 'great, now i bet they have decieded im the bad one...' I put the seat back up and started the car again. "Well, time to humiliate myself... again..."