Title: Demons

Author: Jamiexh

Rating: R

Summary: AU Beca has a thriving secret business during her time at Barden. She runs a drug and prostitution ring. Will her secret get compromised while trying to fit in?

Author's Note: The song used throughout this story is Demons by Imagine Dragons.

Warning: Major character deaths

Prologue

"When the days are cold

And the cards all fold"

Beca sighed as she looked at the sobbing male kneeing at her feet, her gun positioned point down on his head. He was a traitor. He was running his mouth to other dealers about her organization. That was not to be tolerated. "Fuck you," she swore as she pulled the trigger on the gun in her hand. Immediately, the body slumped to the ground and she rolled her eyes. "Dispose of him," she ordered her men as she walked out of the room.

"That seemed a little harsh, Becs," Jesse replied, slowly jogging to catch up to her.

"How can you say that, Jesse," she spat back. "He betrayed us."

"He was a blue demon. A common low level dealer. And he was known for telling tall tales. No one was ever going to believe him."

"And what if they did? Jesse, this is our legacy. Not to mention that this is my only chance to start a career in music. Our mothers set us up over here as a test run. We keep the business going under the guise of a night club, bar, and strip club, all the while hiding the drug trade and prostitution sex club for four years while we attend college. Then I move to LA, start another branch over there and try my hand at producing music. And I'll have the money to back it."

"And I keep Atlanta. I know. But, Atlanta is just your test run, not mine."

"That's because I was raised around this. You and your mom weren't. I've been in drug trade with mom since I could walk. It's toughened me up. And that is something you need to do, my dear cousin," Beca said as she led them both into the elevator. She tapped her green wristband onto the sensor twice and pushed the button to seventh floor.

Beca and Jesse ran their organization, which they called 'Demons,' out of a former seven story hotel with a basement. Beca and Jesse's mothers helped them renovate the hotel so it would work for what they had in mind. Every floor was changed and updated to suit their organization's needs. The staff was able to access select floors based on their role in the organization through a wristband that contained a computer chip. The wristbands were colored to distinguish their role and by tapping it to a sensor on the staff elevator, they were able to gain access to certain floors.

Beca and Jesse, being the head of the organization had master access to the building, but very few knew that. They disguised themselves as lower members of the Demons organization, so that no one could easily discover their true involvement. Beca wore a green wristband, which denoted her as a green demon which was a senior staff member. She played the role of a head bartender and a DJ. As such she had access to all four clubs, Maenad, the illegal sex club, Incubus, the strip club with male strippers, Succubus, the strip club with female strippers, and Hellhound, the regular nightclub. Jesse had an orange wristband, which denoted him as an orange demon, which made him a stripper for Incubus and waiter in Maenad. By taping their wristbands twice, Beca and Jesse were able to lock the elevator while they traveled to other floors while they acted as the head of Demons. To keep the secrecy, they were only referred to by their titles, Cerberus and Charon.

Jesse followed Beca as they got off on the seventh floor which contained their two penthouse apartments. Beca shook her head as Jesse followed her into her apartment.

"Can I get changed for my shift in piece," she asked, annoyed.

"You could if we were done talking."

"What's left to talk about?"

"Beca, we start college in less than a week, aren't you the least bit nervous about it?"

"Nope."

"Well, I am."

"Jesse," Beca sighed, "we run a multi-billion dollar empire built mostly on drugs and prostitution. You can handle that, but college scares you?"

"College matters. It's the time where you're supposed to be making friends and falling in love and stuff. But, how can I possibly do any of that when I'm hiding part of who I am?"

"Everyone is hiding something. Our something is just a little bigger than most." She paused and looked at the time. "I have to be downstairs in Hellhound in five."

"I'm coming with," Jesse said. "I need a drink."

"Fine," she replied as she quickly changed her shirt and they both headed out the door to the elevator.

They headed down to the first floor, and exited into a small hallway which connected the employee elevator to the front desk and the lobby. Hellhound was located on the first floor just past the desk and guest elevator. A bouncer stood at the entrance to both areas and checked the passes given out at the desk.

As they passed by the desk, they saw an attractive blonde woman asking the attendant for a manager.

"Can we help you with something," Beca asked after hearing the blonde's request.

The blonde turned to them. "Hello. I'm Aubrey Posen. I'm inquiring about employment here. Are you the manager?"

"I'm the head DJ and one of the head bartenders. The manager for Hellhound isn't scheduled for another couple of hours so I'm in charge. Come with me, we'll talk at the bar. It's not opened yet, and I have to take inventory."

"Thank you," Aubrey stated as she followed Jesse and Beca to the bar area. Beca and Jesse climbed behind the bar and gestured for Aubrey to take a seat at one of the stools.

"So you want a job," Beca asked.

"I need a job," Aubrey said as she pulled out her resume and handed it to the brunette.

"Why do you need a job?"

"I'm a senior at Barden University. Last year, I got sick while performing onstage at a televised national acapella competition. My father was so embarrassed that he cut me off financially. I'm a resident advisor so I have free room and board from the school, and I've taken student loans to finish paying off my last year, but I still have bills to pay. I'm sorry. I don't mean it to sound as a sob story or anything, but I just need employment. I've put in applications everywhere."

"You're honest," Jesse stated.

"There is no point in lying about anything," the blonde answered.

"Do you know anything about bartending," Beca inquired.

"Not really," Aubrey replied. "But, I learn fast."

"That's a…that's a really good quality," Jesse stammered.

Beca looked at her cousin, who was making googly eyes at the blonde. He turned to the brunette with a pleading look. She could tell that Jesse had a crush on the girl. With a sigh, Beca faced Aubrey. "Okay, Aubrey, I can't personally offer you a job here, but I'll talk to the manager when she gets in and I'll have her give you a call. For what it's worth, I think we'll be able to arrange something with you."

"Thank you," Aubrey said with a big smile. Beca gestured to a bouncer and asked him to see Aubrey out.

Once the blonde was out of earshot, the DJ turned to her cousin. "You owe me."