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Chase/Chastity: Fire

Claire/Charity

Kiara/ Kindness

Previously, on Angelus ad invidiam:

I knew that Claire and Lust had discussed the first test for Envy, and I brought it up for Kiara.

She agreed.

"You didn't attempt at suicide, did you?"

After a couple of minutes, Claire said goodbye and headed for Greed.

Chapter 16

The Gang

Claire's POV

I pushed open the door and was instantly hit with smoke fumes and the smell of alcohol. Grimacing, I walked in, knowing I'd have to get used to this smell.

"Hey girly." A voice said.

I stiffened, turning slowly. A stocky guy stood there, his blond hair spiked up and dark eyes watching me carefully.

"Yes?" I asked.

"What'cha doin' in a place like this?" He asked.

"Dave, let up on the girl." Another voice, female this time, called.

"Aw, c'mon Marta, I was just asking a question!" Dave whined.

They reminded me so much of the gang from Amestris it almost physically hurt. I now understood why Greed picked this particular group.

I waved goodbye to them, not that they noticed, then wandered around till I found Greed. He had two ladies hanging off him. I wrinkled my nose, then sighed.

"Ya know Greed, you can get drunk now." I scolded.

"Excuse me, ladies." Greed stood up.

The two women shot me death glares as Greed staggered over to me. I sighed, grabbing his arm so he wouldn't collapse. I pulled him down a hall, then stopped when we were out of sight of the others.

"What?" He asked, sounding slightly irritated.

I opened my mouth, then froze as loud yelling and crashing came from the bar.

We turned as a small figure ran for us.

"Master Greed! A fight!" Billy said frantically, waving his arms.

Billy was the earth-version of Bido. He was Marta's kid, and only about 12.

"You're bleeding." I bent down to his level and lightly turned his head so I could examine the cut on his cheek.

"It's nothing, Mistress Claire." He tried to pull away.

"Might as well go break this up." Greed slurred, swaying back to the front.

I grabbed him, yanking him back. It was easy, since he was pretty wasted.

"Claire-" He began, but I shook my head.

"You're in no position to break this up. I'll do it." I grabbed Billy's hand and started for the bar.

Glasses were flying and rowdy men were throwing punches. Marta and Dave had taken cover behind the bar. I sighed, then put my fingers to my lips and let out a loud whistle. People stopped, and the bar fell silent. It was eerie, to say the least.

"All right, let's wrap up this. No more fighting, or I'll call the police, 'kay?" I asked.

"Ya, let's listen to the lady." Someone said sarcastically.

Two men advanced for me. When they got close enough, my fist shot out, and one went sailing, crashing into the wall several yards away. The other stopped as someone whistled.

"Nice punch, lady!" He called.

Everyone looked at the guy who had made a dent in the wall and me, then almost frantically settled down. I brushed off my hands in satisfaction, then glanced behind my shoulder. Greed was leaning against the wall, arms crossed over his chest, watching me with a smirk.

"That's my girl." He walked over to me.

I raised an eyebrow. "I don't remember being yours."

Greed swooped down and captured my lips with his. I froze. He tasted like alcohol and something minty.

"Mine now." He winked at my shocked face.

I stood there, gaping like a fish, my face going red. Okay, a red fish.

"Jeesh, can you be any more not subtle?" I mumbled.

But he had already left, and left me alone in a nearly-full bar.

How can you feel lonely surrounded by people?

Chase's POV

I stared off into space, worried about my little sisters. Kiara hadn't come back and Claire was with Greed. I felt awful. I couldn't keep my two sisters here, much less manage a family of what? 9? Something like that. I was jerked out of my thoughts when Luciana touched my arm. I blinked at her.

"Yeah? What do you need?" I asked.

Everyone else had gone to bed, except for myself and Talia, who was projecting a blue glow like a nightlight. And apparently, Luciana.

"What's wrong?" She sat on the couch next to me.

I stared at the lump on the floor that vaguely resembled Humility. Hailey was the name she had decided on.

"I can't keep everyone together." I mumbled.

"What do you mean?" Luciana asked.

"Like. . .I don't know where Kiara is, Claire and Greed left, Envy's nearly dead, Talia's going to wear herself out trying to keep him alive. . ." I buried my head in my hands.

"You do realize that none of this is your fault?" Luciana raised an eyebrow.

"I feel like it's my fault." I sighed.

I felt her hand moving through my dark hair. I tensed at first, then slowly relaxed.

"There was nothing you could do." She said.

"I could've kept Kiara from nearly killing Envy." I closed my eyes, trying to block out the image of her being furious and a bloody Envy.

"No, not really. You couldn't stop it; Envy probably pushed her too far on purpose," Luciana's logic made sense.

"He used to be really sweet, Envy. When he was first created. But hanging around us, specifically Father, long enough made him like he is now."

"That's not possible." I stared at her silhouette.

"Ask Kiara, she's seen his memories." Luciana smirked.

"I would if I could figure out where she is." I sighed.

"You have powers that can find her." Luciana deadpanned.

"I already tried," I shook my head. "She's either too close and mixing with someone's energy, or she's not here anymore."

"Dead?" Luciana sounded confused.

"With Mom." I clarified.

She made a humming noise, then stood up.

"You should get to bed. It's late." Luciana offered her hand.

I stood up, then stepped over Hailey, careful not to wake her. Talia stepped out of the room, the blue glow dimming.

"He's stable for now." She wiped her forehead.

"You are amazing." I hugged her tightly.

She was practically limp, near-drained and exhausted. "Don't let anyone near him." She whispered, then fell asleep.

I dropped her onto the fluffy couch, said goodnight to Luciana, then peeked in on Envy. He looked better, but still not great. I suddenly found Kiara's energy. I silently walked to the window, to find her under the window, sound asleep and shivering. I contemplated on bringing her in or not. She's out there because she's afraid of either me or hurting Envy, so if I brought her in, she's panic. If I left her out there, she could freeze.I finally decided on leaving her there, knowing she wouldn't die. Mom wouldn't let her.

This one was deep. Wow. I didn't know I could write stuff like this.

Welp, next week I'm on break, so more updating! Then after Thanksgiving, the Christmas tree goes up and having a sleepover under the tree~!

Now to get sick of Christmas songs before December~

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