Chapter 52: How the Turntables
After leaving the house, Sterling and Agents Ketcher and Cody were now parked at a local gas station away from the pumps. A state trooper with his motorcycle parked next to the black van could be seen talking with Sterling and the other two agents.
"That's the situation we're in right now, sir," the state trooper informs the agents.
"Agh! You've got to be kidding me! And to make it worse, it doesn't look like this traffics clearing any time soon!" Sterling said in frustration as Cody gave a worried look before handing a non-caffeinated cold soft drink to Ketcher through the van window. It was a little hot back there.
"I just got back from up where the accident happened. The eighteen-wheeler flipped over on itself and the container split open with furniture it was carrying spilled out and the driver dead. Then there's the vehicle that braked to avoid a crash only to get rear-ended by other drivers. It's a mess up there," the state trooper explained, gesturing to the long stretch of vehicles that seemed to go on for a mile. "The body of that liminal woman they found at the scene on her knees with her damn heart in her hand! Craziest thing I've seen all year."
"You haven't seen anything yet," Sterling replied.
"I guess that true in THIS day and age. Eye witnesses that were behind the truck they saw TWO liminals fighting on top of it; the dead demon woman and a short green fox or cat or whatever liminal."
Sterling's eyes widened in surprise, already knowing who it was but chose to play it off, "Is that so? Well, I think it's connected to what your buddies over near the border found a little while ago. The van carrying an ICEP student and her host with the front all banged up."
"I would imagine that's the case. Did they tell you they also found several members of that 'Monster hunter' group close the scene. Their leader say they encountered a purple Centaur with a description match with the one y'all are tailing," the state trooper informed.
"What?!" Sterling, along with Cody and Ketcher, said in shock before Sterling stepped close to the officer with a panic stricken gaze, "Is she alright?!"
"T-They didn't find her or her host there! The leader confessed that he and his men were planning to 'slay' her when they were attacked by three other liminals; a Jinko, a five-tailed fox woman, and a short girl with goat horns and a big-ass scythe."
Sterling gasped softly upon hearing the last part, "W-What?"
"At least four of the men were killed. The other three are in our custody for attacking an ICEP student," the trooper said as Sterling thought to himself.
Was it her? Did she really kill those men? She was involved in all of this as well?!
"It's crazy to think she'd have the misfortune of running into people like them. They're the hate group responsible for the mass murder of those human and liminal protestors in North Carolina right?" Cody said in slight disgust, clenching his fists, "I've read some of the reports about them, attacks on hosts and liminal establishments, and their views on liminals in general. It makes me sick."
"Cody..." Ketcher warned from inside the van.
"I agree, young man. Been on the force fifteen years, I'm STILL surprised what people will do," the trooper expresses shaking his head.
Sterling cleared his throat, putting his mind back on the current situation, "At least we're not completely in the dark. Unfortunately, were the interstate closed up like this it's going to be very difficult for MON and other agents to tail them. The only personelle near the border are too spread out and would be at a disadvantage against the assassins."
"So...what are we gonna do?" Cody inquires as the two men looked to him.
"...I'm going to try find us a route to at least pick up Mr. Bizzell and the other. As for Ms. Marequine... I just don't know..." Sterling spoke regretfully, hating how powerless they were right now.
"I'm sorry that everything turned out like this. We appreciate all ICEP does and, personally, I'm glad to work with y'all," the state trooper said, trying to ease their burdens, "Alright, I need get back on patrol keep the rest of these folks in line. Almost as packed as game day out here, no tellin' what they might do."
"I hear that. Appreciate you," Sterling nodded with a slightly strained grin.
The state trooper climbed on his motorcycle and started it up making the engine roar before leaving the three. Sterling clenched his fist, just wanting to hit something right now, which Agent Ketcher could sense from his body language.
"We should contact Agent Zyklon again to inform them of the current situation. First we secure Mr. Bahssell and his other Homestays. We can any resources we have to locate Ms. Mirabelle a later time," Agent Ketcher suggested.
"Haaa...first we need to find a way of getting to them. It's Bizzell by the way," Sterling said looking toward the line of cars, "Then we-"
"AGENT STERLING!" cried a familiar voice that caught the attention of the group and some people nearby. They looked up to see a winged figure quickly descending down towards them. Cody's eyes widen as a smile formed across his face upon seeing Agent Tyrrian land with wings acting as parachutes.
"Tyrrian!" the young agent greeted ecstatically, running up to the Raptor Harpy who's eyes lit up immediately, embracing him in a hug, "You're alright!"
"By the grace of the gods, yes! I was just searching for you when spotted you here! I'm so happy to see you both!" Tyrrian said.
"As are we! I was worried something else awful may have happened!" Agent Ketcher sighed in relief, genuinely glad to see her comrade unharmed but keeping a cool demeanor.
"I'd say the jury's still out on that. I thought you were with Mr. Bizzell and the others!" Sterling pointed out before Tyrrian's eyes widened in realization and she stepped a away from Cody.
"Ah! That's right! Agent Sterling, I have some important information I need to share with you. O-Only you," Tyrrian stuttered as the three agents gave her questioning looks.
Tyrrian requested him to step further away from the van until the two of them were far enough from the vehicle so her comrades or passers-by couldn't hear them.
Cody could see the Harpy explaining something to Sterling. He could tell from her body language it was something important.
"What are they talking about?" Cody wondered.
"I don't know. Perhaps some good news for a change?" the Arachne theorized.
"THEY DID WHAT?!" Agent Sterling bellowed at the top of his lungs, startling the two agents. People at the pumps looked at him like he was some kinda crazy person.
"Maybe not," the Arachne dryly spoke.
...
Back to Caleb and the others, they were currently inside the motel room. The room itself was a bit dingy with noticeable stains and markings on the ceiling, walls, and even the bathroom mirror. The furniture was still in decent condition with some wear and cigarette burn holes and their was a lingering odor as cigarette smoke mixed with Frebreze in the air. The staff had clearly given up trying.
Camilla lay in one of the beds, Ein got the largest room possible, softly snoring as Caleb sat at the bed's edge with a ponderous expression and monitoring her.
Suddenly, the door of the room opened and in stepped Ein.
"Hey, how is she?" she asked softly as Lyca and Zwei poked their heads in.
"Fine, still snoring down right now," Caleb replied looking to the sleeping Elder Devil.
"Alright, let her rest. I'm sure she's exhausted. Listen, we've already contacted MON in this region for assistance and they have the location of Komanda Monstra hideout. They'll be arriving soon with two full squads!" Ein informed in a more elated tone.
"That was fast!" Caleb replied, surprised by the good news.
"Yep! Those guys won't know what hit them. Won't be long before we bring them down, rescue Twilight Sparkle and our sis, and this'll all be over," Zwei said, feeling confident as Lyca agreed, equally as relieved.
"We're going to monitor their hideout for any strange activity. You three stay here and don't go anywhere else. Understood?"
"Yeah," Caleb nodded to the wind weasel. She nodded back and closed the door, leaving him alone with Camilla.
...
Ein sighed to herself, pinching the bridge of her nose.
"You couldn't tell him either, huh?" Zwei said to her sister who gave her an indignant look then continued, "Look it's not your fault it's gonna take almost an hour for them to arrive. Help is at least coming."
"Yes, but it still feels wrong to give him false hope like that. Besides, we're here because of him anyway, why shouldn't he share in the harsh reality?" Ein said with noticeable frustration in her voice.
"Because we both know, if he knows the truth, he'll try something. He's CRAZY about that girl and also stubborn as hell."
"Yeah...I know. That's what worries me the most," Ein sighs.
"I don't like lying, especially to Chief but...I don't want him to get hurt again," Lyca said, her ears drooping downwards.
"That's understandable, Lycs. You've both been through a lot today. It's only natural to want feel that way," Zwei assured her.
Lyca went silent in contemplation before replying, "H-hey... I was wondering..."
"Hm? What is it, Lycs?"
"What...what did you guys feel when...you killed someone for the first time?"
Both Karmaitachi looked to her inquisitively at the sudden question, then to each other.
"Likely the same things you're probably feeling; anger, disgust, guilt, confusion, maybe even relief or a combination of all of those," Ein answered in a humdrum tone, "Our first was... actually a squad of other Karmaitachi."
"R-Really?"
"They were an enemy clan whose females kidnapped one of our younger cousins for... reasons I won't get into. I still remember losing my shit after seeing what she did to him. One second I'm lunging right her, then next thing I knew...that bitch's blood on my scythes, her body lying there and I just felt...numb," Zwei morosely spoke while extending her scythe out of her right arm, then retracting it.
"Y-Yeah, that's kinda like how I felt. In the moment, I hated that woman for hurting Chief and YOU. and wanted to kill her right then. Now..."
"You realize they were probably a person like you. Even if they were bad?" Ein finished.
Lyca simply nodded, not answering the question.
"Death never gets easy, Ms. Kessler, it only becomes more familiar with time. Whether it be a loved or an enemy how it affects you depends entirely upon your own resolve. I STILL don't like the situation with you, a student, NEEDING to kill a dangerous criminal, but you acted no different to what Zwei described," Ein said before touching the werewolf's shoulder, "Carry the experience with you, eventually it gets easier to bare."
Lyca looked up at her in thought before clenching her fist, "OK."
Ein gave her a small grin, patting her shoulder then turned away, "We're going to survey their hideout until the squads arrive. You all stay put and don't go anywhere or talk anyone!"
"Right!" Lyca stated affirmatively.
Both Karmaitachi nodded to each other before running off, then leaping upwards, propelling themselves with a burst of pressurized air.
Lyca turned and went back inside, joining Caleb and Camilla.
As Zwei and Ein headed towards the hideout, the latter noticed two figures below on a grey motorcycle; two female humans with one in the sidecar. She suddenly got a bad feeling in her stomach.
"Hey, do you think Drei's OK?"
Ein turned to her sister, noticing the worry in her tone. She'd honestly been asking herself the same question since they'd found the hideout.
"I don't know... we'll have to find out for ourselves, won't we?"
"I suppose so," Zwei replied with a weasel growl, baring her fangs.
Ein looked back at the hotel, deciding to put that out of her mind. It was probably her paranoia.
...Inside Komanda Monstra base...
A click echoed around the cage as Ember put a lock on the door.
"There, all nice and cozy like the little farm animal you are," she taunted, staring down at Fantina, who was now locked inside a heavy duty cage for large dogs. The Baphomet glared at her, feeling humiliated and helpless.
"COZY, MY ASS! Why do you even have this?!" Fantina shouted.
"It belonged to Vernal, or 'the dark elf' as you'd call her. She enjoyed playing 'games' with whatever captives she and Kulah bring back. Come to think of it, I can't remember the last time she cleaned this thing. It certainly has a strange odor, doesn't it?"
"You. You just wait until I get out here, you melon tittied lizard bitch! I'll make sure-AH!"
Ember kicked the cage just hard enough to knock it over. She squatted down, scowling deeply at the Baphomet.
"I believe that collar might be affecting your brain too. You're not going anywhere so you may as well sit tight. You and the Malones will know who is really on top soon."
Fantina's eyes widened in shock, "What's that supposed to mean?"
"Hehe, don't worry. It'll all be clear soon," Ember smirked in satisfaction.
"Ember!" called out the voice of Satella.
"Yes?"
"That human, Caleb Bizzell, is here. I already sent Ranka and Nikami to dispose of him."
Ember and Fantina both gave her surprised looks.
'H-He actually came? Is he stupid?' Fantina thought.
"That's fantastic news! We'll have the Nightmare's power in our control in no time! Seems luck is on our side after all."
"It vould appear so," Satella acknowledged with a smirk then noticed Fantina in the cage, "Vhat...is this?"
"I put her in time out."
"In Vernal's...'fuckboy cage'?" Satella questioned, raising an eyebrow as Fantina gave her a 'what the fuck' look.
"It's what she would have wanted," Ember said, hand to her chest and head bowed in respect.
"I do not doubt it."
'Why couldn't I have gotten the Mantis?' Fantina despaired internally in exasperation.
...
In a room, down the hall to the right, was said Mantis' room; a former multipurpose workshop. The inside had a minimalistic design. A simple full size mattress with green sheets and pillows, a brown dresser, nightstand, and a couple large framed photos hanging next to her bed. There were also shelves hanging up with different varieties of small cacti plants.
The Mantis threw the Karmaitachi hard against the floor. She then kicked her hard in the stomach, making her curl up, gagging up a little vomit at the pain.
"Ghack! Will you stopping kicking my stom-" Drei was cut off when a curved green bone-like object was positioned at her neck. She turned her gaze up, seeing the Mantis bent down, staring at her coldly before bring her bringing her finger up to her lips.
"Shhhh," was all the Mantis uttered as her expression seemed to intensify.
Drei, deciding to comply, straightened out her body with the Mantis over her as her tail brushes the back of her heels. Hush then roughly grabbed the Karmaitachi's ears, making her yelp in pain, then cupped her scythe blade underneath, choosing to start there.
She was about to go for a clean slice when Drei suddenly lurches forward and a sudden sharp pain jolts through the Mantis' lower back. Drei could be seen with her leg kicking into the Mantis back. She winced at the sensation before Drei, seizing the opportunity, slid backwards between her legs, getting behind the Mantis.
Hush quickly turned around, seeing the Karmaitachi in seated position, arms still bound at her back. She was surprised upon seeing tiny scythe blades protruding behind each of the Karmaitachi's ankles.
Sidenote: While Karmaitachi's primary weapons are the retractable scythes in their arms, there exists a smaller secondary set located in their heels called 'Dewblades'. Interestingly, despite being rarely used, these blades are much tougher and sharper due to the constant stresses acting on their legs.
Hush hissed lowly and tried to lunge at her, scythes bared, but stumbled as a deep numbness started to spread throughout her lower body. Her legs wobbled before falling to her knees, struggling to force herself to stand, then saw Drei, who was quickly cutting her arms free with her ankle scythes. The ropes snapped free as Drei rolled her shoulders, getting circulation back, then standing up, stumbling slightly from the pain in her abdomen.
Hush stared at her, then noticed a half-full vial in bef.
"You may be wondering how I managed to sneak a vial and apply the content onto my ankles scythes all without you noticing. Well it's simple, I'm smarter than you," Drei spoke as the tip of her tail dripped the serum from her fur.
Hush bared her fangs, attempting to slash at Drei who simply took a step back, evading it before the Mantis fell over.
"Looks like the paralysis is affecting you quicker than I thought. Guess that excess adrenaline and teen angst was your downfall," she spoke as the Mantis glared, immediately losing strength in her arms, slumping face first to the floor as her whole body became numb and unresponsive. Drei then picked up the vial and went over to the quivering Mantis, moving her head towards her. She forced her mouth open as Hush fruitlessly resisted and adds a single drop into her mouth. Immediately, Hush's body violently shuddered as her body became as limp as a wet noodle, "That should keep you down for a couple hours. One neutralized, four to go."
Drei then touched the collar on her neck and gripped it, only to receive a small discharge of energy, making her withdraw her hand. She realized that with this thing, suppressing her chi that was easier said than done. She noticed the cacti on the shelves and glanced back at her half-full vial of serum. An idea was brewing in her skull.
...back to Caleb...
Camilla was just waking up. Her eyes flutter open, and noticed Caleb sitting at the edge of the bed with his back turned.
"S-Señor?"
Caleb whipped around to see her looking at him.
"Camilla! You're awake!" Caleb said, rushing over to her.
"Cami!" Lyca exclaimed, as she got on top of the bed as well, "We were so worried! How do you feel?"
Camilla sat herself up in bed and looked around, "I have been worse. Where are we? It's smells strange in here."
"Oh, we're at a motel, remember? One of the shitty ones evident by said smell and the big-ass cockroach I just saw in the bathroom."
"Motel? Ah! What about Señora?!" Camilla said frantically, about to rush from the bed before Caleb stopped her.
"Hey, hey! Easy now. It's fine, Ein and Zwei are surveying the base now and they've called MON. They'll be there soon to take down those assholes and free Mirabelle. We're following the plan."
Camilla looked at him skeptically, "How long...was I out?"
"It's..uhh, about three thirty so about twenty minutes now. But forget that! What happened?! Why'd you pass out like that?"
Camilla took a moment to answer, "I...I used a considerable amount of mana flying ju both here. That spell drains a lot of mi energy and I have never used it for that long before, much less sharing between two people. Mi body gave out from the strain. Any more...and it would have been the end of me."
Caleb and Lyca both had an expression of guilt and surprise.
"What? So you knew that could happen and yet you chose to keep that from us?!" said Caleb in disbelief.
"I had plenty of mana left after the fight with the dark elf! I could afford to expend a bit more," Camilla countered.
"Well you expended way too much! What if you ran out of mana when we was four thousand fucking feet in the air!?"
Camilla was taken aback as Lyca looked to him in surprised.
"But we did not! I managed to carry ju all the way here!"
"By sheer luck! We all could have died on the way here before we could even do anything! Even if Lyca and I made it, YOU could have paid the price! Do you really think THAT'S what I want?!" Caleb retorted.
"No. JU wanted to come out here disregarding your own safety! JU asked ME to fly ju here! I did it for JU and it is suddenly MY fault?!" Camilla angrily spat back.
"That's not what I'm saying! You could've said 'no'. We could've found another way!"
"Guys..." Lyca uttered, unsure of what to do.
"How?! If ju had any answers at all, ju would have suggested them, right?!" Camilla contested raising up a bit more, glaring at him in the eye, "Also, do not give me that about 'saying no'. I could see it in your eyes. It was the same look you had the day I met ju but stronger! How could ju expect me to extinguish that amount of passion in someone's heart? That is just too cruel!"
Caleb was taken aback, unsure how to even respond.
"That's enough! Stop yelling at each other!", Lyca stated getting their attention as tears welled in her eyes, "Please."
Caleb and Camilla look to her feeling ashamed.
"Ok, it's Ok Fuzzy. We'll stop. This isn't the time for any of that.", Caleb comfortingly spoke touching her fur covered hand then pulls her close stroking her head to calm her as she softly sniffles.
Camilla watches them with a pensive expression, "I did it...so ju would not have to leave her."
Caleb looks to the Elder Devil, "What do you mean?"
"Our options were few before we learned where Ms. Santana was being held. I could see the despair in your eyes, it hurt. Ju love senora Mirabelle more than anything. No one could ever take her place if ju lost her. Not even me.", Camilla spoke gripping the covers tightly with grim expression, " If ju lost her, the man I fell in love with would have been gone. I wouldn't have been able to live with myself knowing I could have done something. I had to do it. Even if it meant I perished."
Caleb gives her shocked look but steadies his nerves.
"Cami...", Lyca uttered sadly before Caleb pats her head getting her attention.
"Hey, Fuzzy, can you step out for a minute?", He says giving her a warm grin.
Lyca looked to him quizzically. He then plants a kiss on her forehead catching her attention and lovingly strokes her ears.
"It's alright. We're just gonna talk. Make sure to stay close to by our room. Don't talk to anyone. Ok?"
Lyca simply nods still feeling concerned before existing the room leaving the pair alone.
"That's really why you did that? So I wouldn't be heartbroken and unable to love you two anymore?"
Camilla gives a look of shame then simply nods.
"Ah, so it's like that, huh. Well...I must be a shitty partner after all if that's how you feel."
"Que?"
"You really think I put Moon pie on such a high pedestal neither of you can compare? I love ALL of you so much you wouldn't believe it! You have any idea how scared I was for you and Lyca during that mess with those three assassins I while ago? I couldn't imagine life without ANY of you nor would I EVER consider you a replacement for the other! We're going to rescue Moon pie but that doesn't mean YOUR lives aren't worth saving too.", Caleb fervently stated taking her hand into his.
Camilla stares at him feeling her heart skipping a beat. Her eyes start welling up before trickling down her face as she lightly whimpers.
"I am sorry, Senor. I...I was let mi own selfishness guide my decisions. Perhaps I'm still stuck in my old ways. I was a fool.", Camilla denounce herself her head low. Caleb suddenly tilts her head up as scooting closer to her and wipes her tears away with his thumb.
"Then I guess I'm a bigger fool since I'm the one who dragged y'all into this and yet still want to do things myself. Not only that, I intend to take every piece of the blame for y'all. Maybe that also makes me the most selfish fucker out here too.", Caleb spoke before Camilla cups his hand in her own then rests her face nuzzling his palm with a loving gaze.
"Then we'll both be selfish together...for our familia."
Caleb looks to her then smirks. She leans in for a kiss which he happily accepts making her hum in content.
Outside, Lyca had her ear pressed against the door hearing the entire exchange start to finish and couldn't help feeling glad they made up.
The pair separates giving each other a warm smile.
"How are you feeling now?", Caleb asks.
"I am ok just still low on mana. It will take quite some time to replenish my reserves and can use spells again."
"Sorry for making you exert yourself like this. Is there anything I can do for you?", Caleb apologized, feel a little guilty.
"It is alright, Senor, I do not resent ju for wanting to make use of my power.", Camilla tries to assure him but seeing in his expression it wasn't very effective. At that moment, an idea popped in her head, "Ju know...there is one thing that could restore mi mana much faster."
"What's that?"
Camilla scoots closer with flushed cheeks mushing her breast to his arm, much to Caleb surprise. She then placing a hand to his thigh caressing it.
"Spirit energy. A fresh helping of it too.", Camilla says in a sultry voice as her hand drifts to her objective.
Caleb looks at her a moment processing what she meant.
"R-Really? Right now? When we're basically in a warzone?"
"I am no stranger to war. That is exactly why we should do it. I need mana, ju need to settle your nerves, and both of us need a morale boost. Seems like a, as it's called, a 'win-win'. Besides, those comadrejas(weasels) are handling things 'with thr MON of this region and the enemy doesn't know we're here. It is perfectly safe.", Camilla justifies.
"That's a lot of reasons...but not inaccurate. Hmm, alright i...guess it wouldn't hurt.", Caleb replies shrugging his shoulders much to the Elder Devil delight
"Fantástica!", Camilla exclaims then excitedly presses her lips to his catching him a bit off guard before her happily returns it.
...Lemons...
Inside, the Elder Devil moans as Caleb sucks on her neck then pulls away capturing her lips kissing each other passionately while adding a little tongue play .
Her hand caresses his groin feeling a bulge growing in his pants before lowering herself between his legs quickly unzipping him and releasing his half hard cock from the opening of his underwear.
The masculine scent wafting from his region excited her even more as heat began to quickly build up between her legs. She places her hand at the shaft pumping it slowly then gradually picking up the pace. Caleb softly groans as his shaft became fully erect making the devil woman mouth water in anticipation.
"Such a lewd scent. I cannot stop myself anymore.", Camilla utters softly before licking the head of his cock a few times then takes it in halfway in her mouth. She bobs head repeatedly as Caleb sighs at the pleasure then pets her head approvingly to her delight.
She increases the pressure sucking him off faster and taking his cock deeper in her throat as her tail whipped about energetically.
As she blew him, her eyes settled on the tears and claw marks in Caleb's from the Ocelomeh attack; there was even a faint trace of her disgusting scent.
The thought of a another female using HER destino made the Elder Devil blood boil. She instinctively needed to establish her territory and remove any trace of that vile slut.
Camilla grabs his waist proceeding to aggressively deep throat him at much faster pace; his cock scraping the back of her throat now. Caleb didn't know what got into her all of a sudden but didn't deny he doesn't enjoy it
Barely a minute later, Caleb reached his limit and blew down her throat. Camilla managed to gulp down every last drop of his delicious energy; her eyes rolled back in pure ecstasy. Her eyes shine brightly and her body glows briefly with red aura.
"Haa...haa...now that...I needed more than I thought. Head feels way clearer now.", Caleb spoke catching his breath.
"Huhu, glad ju enjoyed it Senor. I myself can never get enough of how good ju taste.", Camilla hungrily spoke raising up to him meeting eye-to-eye. Suddenly, a thought occurred to her, "Ah, hold still Senor."
Caleb raises an eyebrow but does as he's told. The Elder Devil stands up and summons a white magic seal in front of her. The young man's body start glowing white a few seconds before dissipating.
Caleb examines himself seeing that his shirt and pants, once dirty and damaged with tears and holes, completely repaired good as new with not a single dirt stain.
"Whoa, I seriously can't get used to how practical this magic stuff is.", Caleb says examining his clothes then smiles at her, "Thank you."
"Huhu, of course. I could not have Mi Amor walking around filthy any longer; at least not the fun kind of filthy"
"Heh, thanks. So you I take it you're feeling more energized now?"
"Hmm, not quite. Perhaps I need another helping. Only this time, right here", Camilla suggested standing pulling her skirt and underwear down to her knees showing her drooling wet pussy pulsating with heat.
Caleb smirks giving her a skeptical look, "You don't really do you? You just want me to fuck you there now."
"Maybe. But look how wet I am, mi Amor. Are ju really going to leave me like this? How cruel. And it IS a safe day for me too.", Camilla says pouting her lips giving him sad eyes.
"Well how can I deny such a simple and consequence free request? Come here you."
Camilla grins before turning her back to him then uses her tail to coil around his dick proceeding to stroke him. It was strange sensation being jerked off by a wriggling slender appendage but was very pleasurable. He was now fully erect again.
She then positions herself over his lap and Caleb grabs her sides lining her up with his cock. She lowers as his heard easily slips before plopping her plump Latina butt down impaling his cock deep inside her.
"Ahhh! Ahh! Si! That's it! Right there!", Camilla moaned in bliss the second he touched her womb then started bouncing on his lap.
"Glad you like it." Caleb hugged her from behind, her wings pressed against him, enjoying her usual tightness and plump rear slapping against him. He gives her rear one slap, making her gasp, then cups her undulating breasts underneath roughly sinking his fingers into them.
He tried to match the rhythm of her thrusts as her moans grew louder.
The room became filled with the sound of their pleasured noises and the smell of their arousal.
They both of them simultaneously hit their climax after only a six minutes. Camilla entire body quivered as the symbol on her lower stomach glowed brightly and her body radiated a red aura for a moment.
She slumps her back against Caleb panting in satisfaction still connected below with her human lover, who was also catching his breath.
...Lemon Oreos...
"Hahhhh. I just realized...this is the second time we have...ever gotten a hotel together.", Camilla pointed out her breathing labored.
"Yeah...but this is a motel. It's more like we downgraded since last time. Roaches and all."
"Do not ruin the mood with talk of insectos.", Camilla replies slightly displeased.
"Aww, but I think of you as my beautiful latina love bug. Does that count?", Caleb playfully hums caressing the top of her head paying extra attention to her horns as she croons at the pleasant sensation.
"I will give ju a pass for that one.", She says draping her arm around him still in his lap nuzzling his face.
Outside, Lyca's cheeks were flushed red her ear still pressed to the door. She actually thought of joining them halfway in but decided to let her have Caleb to herself this time.
Suddenly, the sound of a motorcycle caught the werewolf's curious ears coming from the other end of the building. She tilts her head curiously.
On the other end of the building, two Caucasian human women parked their motorcycle. One was a fairly tall, heavy set woman with defined muscles the other more petite in size. The heavyset woman walks into the entrance with the front desk and is greeted by the man working.
"Hello, what can I get for-", he spoke in a Hispanic accent before the heavy set human woman, in a swift motion, grabs his hair and slams his head against the counter knocking him out cold. She then sees the security camera monitors for the whole building in the right hand corner. She leaps over behind the counter landing on the unconscious man's back then rips out all the connecting wires as the screens go dark. The petite woman then walks inside glancing around.
"I-Is it ok now?", She asks
"Yes. Do it.", the heavyset woman answered before removing a paper talisman. Her body glows with light as she is transformed back into her Jinko form.
The petite woman removes her talisman transforming back into her Inari form. She closes her eyes in concentration raising her hand. A ball of whitish-blue fire appears then divides it several smaller flames. She makes a flicking motion with her hand as the flames shoot away phasing through the walls.
In the Inari's head, she could see every living creature, including insects, in the building as glowing white sillouhettes. It was then she noticed two distinct sillouhettes own radiating intense black energy the other radiating purplish-white energy.
"I found the target. He appears to be with one of his comrades. They have very powerful mana...and he's no pushover either.", Nikami informs.
"Good to know. Knock out every other human in the complex."
"O-Ok", Nikami focuses then snaps her fingers.
Immediately, the small flames explode in various rooms draining the people of most of their energy making them collapse unconscious. The flames return to Nikami forming one giant ball of white energy that she quickly absorbed into her body. She sighs in content at the warmth spreading over her.
"It's done."
"Excellent. Now, carry out the plan as we discussed.", Ranka spoke.
"A...Are you sure it has to be me? W-What if I mess it up?", the Inari inquire in an uncertain tone.
"All you need to do is lure away from the others him and take him out. When they come to his I will attack from the rear and kill any that's left in a pincer."
"Yeah but...I don't think I can do it. I'm not like you and the others.", Nikami bemoaned.
Ranka looks to her intrinsically and sighs, "Listen well, Nikami, if you truly wish to grow then you MUST cast aside your own doubts. As a warrior one cannot hesitate. If a battle is sure to result in victory, you must fight."
Nikami gives a disheartened look unsure of herself.
Ranka picks up the unconscious desk worker holding him by the neck with one large tiger hand as Nikami watches in surprise.
"The same goes for assassins. Once we have chosen our prey, they must die.", Ranka emphasizes her point by crushing the man's neck with a loud snap as Nikami stares at the now lifeless corpse, "That is the power we wield. That is our pride as killers."
Nikami gazes at Ranka in admiration before the tiger woman hollers out.
"Behind you!"
Nikami whips around quickly to see a figure of a Kobold girl staring at them from outside the glass door with a horrified expression. She slowly backs away.
"Don't let her escape!", Ranka stated as the She-wolf takes off. She and Nikami fling the door open in pursuit.
"CHIEF! CAMI! THE ENEM-MMPH?!", Lyca bellowed before something wraps around mouth silencing her. It felt like paper but it was tougher than leather. She tries to claws it off but couldn't hook her claws on it then notices the fox lady holding several strips of paper with small bluish-white flame burning the tips. The fox flings another at her going for the legs but Lyca instinctively dodges much to Nikami dismay.
Lyca attempts to make a beeline the their motel room but is immediately blindsided by the large cat-like liminal restraining her in a bear hug. She's then brought her back into the office thrashing in the Jinko's grasp.
"T-That was close! She could have alerted the others.", Nikami sighed in relief.
"It's not over yet. This is a actually very fortunate turn of events.", the Jinko acknowledged as the She-wolf looks up glaring and emitting loud snarl, "Hmm, it appears she has something to say."
Nikami nods reluctantly forming a small flame doing a swiping gesture as the muzzle on the She-wolf turn back into flimsy paper falling to the side. Not even a second of thought, Lyca bites down as hard as she could into the Jinko's arm to Nikami shock. However, Lyca was even more shocked to find that her fangs broke the skin but couldn't sink any deeper into the big cat lady's flesh.
"What's wrong little one? Your teeth feel a bit dull. It'll take much more than that to pierce my muscles", Ranka teased before tightening a grip a bit make the She-wolf gag.
"Kyeh, I knew the smell was familiar. It's the same as that other cat lady's but stronger!", Lyca growled catching the attention of the two assassins.
"I take that means you encountered our comrades. In fact, I can actually Kulah scent on you. Did you do it? Did you kill her?"
Lyca glares at the Jinko unsure how to answer and choose to simply nod once. Nikami eyes widen in shock staring at the Werewolf.
"I see. Then you will atone for it.", Ranka says before bring one of Lyca's cutting into it drawing blood as the She-wolf yelps at the pain, "Take her form, Nikami."
"R-Right.", Nikami says quickly taking out a talisman and places it on Lyca's bleeding cheek. The paper sucks up the blood turning a crimson red with glowing yellow Japanese symbols and she quickly removes it. She places the paper talisman inside her yukata and her entire body immediately glows with yellow light transforming her into another Lyca.
Original Lyca stares dumfounded at her new doppelganger who was busy examining her new form.
"O-oh my. This feels... interesting.", Nikami acknowledged in Lyca's voice running her hands curiously along her muscles. The real Lyca notices that she even copied her scent as well.
"Excellent. Now you'll be able to get close to him. Once he's dead, we can more pick off the others afterwards. ", Ranka acknowledged.
"No! Leave them alone! Raghghhh!", Lyca cries out thrashing body trying with all her strength to free herself but tiger woman arms were like slabs of steel beams.
"O-Ok... I'll try my best.", Nikami says not too confident.
"No try. Only do, Nikami."
"R-Right."
The imposter Lyca exits the office as the real Lyca cries out kicking and thrashing violently desperately trying to warn her friends.
"That's enough out of you.", Ranka spoke covering up the She-wolf entire face with her large paw.
Lyca, unable to breathe, thrashes and kicks even more violently. Her oxygen reserves grew thinner by the second as her lungs burned and her muscles lost energy. After barely two minutes, her whole body goes limp dangling in the Jinko's grasp. Sensing this, Ranka releases her letting her body drop lifelessly to the floor.
Ranka looks down at the little werewolf teen curious that someone like her was able to defeat someone as strong as Kulah. While upset she couldn't help being impressed. Perhaps it was her upbringing as a little cub forced to survive on her own after her parents disowned her that she always had a soft spot for the underdog, no pun intended. The runt rising above seemingly insurmountable odds and growing stronger. Maybe that's why it was difficult to finish that Karmaitachi off. And now the werewolf.
She felt like a hypocrite right now.
"Hahh, sorry... little one.", Ranka says kneeling beside the unconscious She-wolf readying her claws like large daggers about to stab her through the chest with a single thrust. Suddenly...
"AHH!"
A scream caught the Jinko's attention. She looks up to see a short human woman carrying a bag with a couple of white containers staring at them in horror.
"Mi querida(my darling!)", The woman stated in Spanish despairing over the dead man on the floor.
It was then that Ranka noticed a photo hanging on the wall of the desk and the woman instantly piecing together who she was. She then notices the woman take off running in terror dropping the bag with the containers
"Dammit!", Ranka cursed going after her not wanting to leave witnesses but stops in frustration grabbing the talisman placing it back on her body turning into her human form.
The terrified wife got inside the car starting it up the puts in reverse. She noticed a tall human woman in her side mirror sprinting towards her at full speed and slams her foot on the gas. Ranka drags her hand along the vehicle as it passes creating large claw marks on the side. Before the desk man's wife shifts into drivers slamming her foot on the gas making the tires loudly screech as she whips out the entrance with Ranka sprinting right behind her.
The Jinko lowers her body then leaps upward over the vehicle. The desk man's wife, sobbing and hyperventilating, tilts her head partially out the door window looking behind her not seeing her husband pursuer.
At that moment, Ranka comes crashing down on the vehicle, landing feet first, flattening the entire top portion of the vehicle and crushing the driver's head between the window. Ranka backflips off the now vehicle and it continues to roll down crashing right into a lining of concrete road barriers flipping over on it's side.
Ranka, still in human form, turns and sprints back to the hotel.
...back at the hideout...
Ein and Zwei had finished a perimeter sweep on the building looking for any weak points or entrances to exploit. To their frustration, they found none. Every window was boarded and reinforced with steel bars and even the roof was covered with titanium sheets. Both Karmaitachi could be seen overseeing the base from above levitating on mini cyclones swirling at their feet.
"Dammit. How fortified is this place?!", Zwei stated in frustration.
"Seems they've anticipated the possibility of anyone, liminal or human."
"You're telling me. They even have salt sprinkled on every square in of the outside. What, are they protecting against Slimes and snails too?!"
"Whatever the reason, it's still the least of our worries. Did see you the traps and trip wires around the perimeter?", Ein inquires.
"Yeah, I managed to disable most of them but...some of these traps are interconnected through underground wires. When the squad gets here, I can point of where they are. Hopefully they'll have someone who can deal with them. How far are they now anyway?"
"I received a message five minutes ago from their leader. They'll be arriving on the property by 4:20pm. So a less than a half hour."
"Great timing. Meanwhile Drei is still in there going through God knows what.", Zwei expressing sounding irritated.
"I know but we can't be rash, Zwei. Drei is not the type to go down easy. Let's focus on getting her and Marequine out of there.", Ein replies feeling equally concerned.
"Mrrghh... you're right but still-"
Suddenly, a loud crashing sound in the distance caught their attention.
"You heard that too right?", Zwei asks her sister.
"Yeah. It came from the same direction as...the hotel."
Both Karmaitachi look to each other fearful of the worst.
"You stay here! Keep an eye out for MON and for anything suspicious! I'll be back!", Ein stated
"Ok. You better! There's only so many hammocks I can make from your bras!", Zwei stated firmly
"Bet.", Ein smirks giving her a middle finger before leaping off back to the hotel.
Zwei forces a smirk flipping her off back then returns her attention to Komanda Monstra base.
...inside...
While all of that was going on, Ember could be seen approaching Hush's room humming blissfully with a tray of the Mantis' favorite snacks, roasted lamb skewers.
She gently opens the door and peaks insides.
"Are ya winning sweety? I brought you some snacks in case you get-", Ember smiles vanishes upon seeing the Mantis on the floor motionless.
She drops the tray and flings open the door rushing to her side.
"Hush! What happened?! Are you alright?", Ember then notices she didn't see the Karmaitachi anywhere, "Wait, where's the Karmaitachi?!"
Hush waggles her head doing a gesture with her eyes, the neck muscles being the only ones least paralyzed, revealing the rope gag on her mouth. Ember supports her head and quickly cuts the rope off with her claw.
"Say something!"
Hush gives her a look like 'bruh'.
"Oh, right, sorry. Why did she even gag you-ouch!", Ember elicits feeling a something stick her in the thigh. She looks down and quickly pulls out what looked like a cactus needle.
"I just thought it was funny.", Drei spoke getting the Salamanders attention as she emerged from under the bed pulling out a straight drinking straw then loading it with a serum laced cactus needle.
Ember bared her fangs emitting a snarls while carefully place Hush's head down. She quickly raises up as her claws emit small flames.
"You little shit! I've had enough of y...ack.", Ember snarled before being overcome by a numbing sensation in her lower body making her stumbled, "What...did you do to me-ack"
Drei hits her with another in the shoulder and Ember instantly felt her entire arm going numb. Yet, she was still standing much to Drei surprise.
Erghhh... when I...get a hold of you, I'm gonna roast your head right on your shou-", Ember threatened stumbling towards her, claws outreached as the fires flickered, before Drei hits her with three more shots to the stomach.
The Salamander, overcome with the large doses of serum, falls to the floor unable to move her body twitching violently. Ember tried to speak but it comes out as unintelligible gibberish as Drei gives her a curious look.
"Eh, one more.", Drei said before blowing another cactus needle hitting the Salamanders butt much to Ember's agitation.
The Karmaitachi puts away the rest of the needles and serum quickly leaves shutting the door. She then opens it again grabbing three lamb skewers from the tray then shuts again.
Down in one of the hallways, Fantina could be seen trying to pick the lock with her small claw to no avail.
"Come on. Come onnnnn. Ow!", she hissed as part of her claw snaps off making her withdraw cradling her hand. In a fit of anger, she kicks the cage with her hooved legs shouting, "Dammit!"
The Baphomet plops down sighing in frustration then touches the collard in her neck, immediately receiving a small but painful discharge of power. Ember's words from earlier play in her mind about being a slave to Mama Rose'. Perhaps she was right. But was it slavery if she gets what she needs for the others to survive? Is sacrificing herself not enough anymore?
"Haaa...where did I go wrong?", Fantina spoke.
"I'd say somewhere between getting outta bed this morning and asking yourself rhetorical questions."
Fantina looks to where the voice came from shocked by who she saw.
"You?!"
"It's Drei actually. Yu is my cousin and she sucks. So, what fresh kink is this?", Drei inquired knocking on the cage with her fist.
"I don't wanna talk about about. What I'D like to know is how you managed to escape? You can't even use your power."
"I may have my chi but I have options.", Drei replies extending her small heel scythes then retracting them back. She pulls out her half vial of serum, "I managed to snag a vial a paralyzing serum and use it on the mantis and Salamander. They should be down for at least a couple hours give or take. Next are your two little friends."
"Don't bother, they're gone and they are NOT my friends and you know that. Anyway, they went to kill that Bizzell guy and his homestays."
"Wait, they ACTUALLY went back to Alabama just to kill him?"
"Who said anything about that? HE came here himself. Along with his homestays and those other two Karmaitachi."
"What?!", Drei stated in disbelief at what she heard.
"Yeah, that's what I said. He seriously must have a death wish or something. And all just for some Centaur.", Fantina says in revulsion.
"Well, to him, she's NOT 'just some Centaur'. She's the woman he's in love with. And love has made him stupid...but not an idiot.", Drei replies as Fantina seemed taken aback pondering over that word, love.
" 'Love'. I guess that's the problem and the solution, huh?", Fantina coldly spoke.
"I think of it more like...a chance.", Drei answered
Fantina looks away not answering as Drei touches her chin thought.
"Speaking of chances, why not take yours and show our abusers the same treatment they gave us?", Drei offered catching the Baphomet by surprise.
"Are you asking me to help you? And why would I ever do that?"
"Why not?", Drei shrugs
"Uhh maybe because BOTH of you are my enemy, you're with ICEP, you're a traitor to Lolis everywhere, you kicked me in the face five hours ago, I could go on.", Fantina folds her arms.
"Does any of that really matter when you're locked in dog cage that smells like sweat, tears, and shame?"
"Please!", Fantina desperately stated not wanting to think what happened in this cage.
"So, whaddya say? I help you out and you help me out. A temporary partnership."
"Even if you put it like that...", Fantina says in an uncertain tone.
"Come on, get your revenge. You like revenge right? EVERYONE like revenge!"
Fantina ponders the idea a minute realizing this was only chance.
"Rhaa! Fine! I guess it can't be worse than staying in this Fuckboy cage."
"Come again?"
"Don't say 'come'! Just get me outta here if you can!"
Drei takes the lock examining it from every angle. She holds it upside down and gives it one flick with her finger. She then pulls on it and it instantly unlocks to Fantina astonishment.
"Wha?! How the HELL did ya-?"
"That's only one of many things these fingers can do.", Drei emphasizes waggling her fingers as Fantina decides not to question further for her own sanity, "Now then, show me where they're keeping Mirabelle."
"Why?"
"We're getting these collars off.", Drei replies pointing to her collars
...
What that was going on, Nikami, in her Lyca disguise nervously approaching the door.
'Haaa ok. You got this Nikami. You're tomboy werewolf. A tomboy werewolf with questionable outfit choices, ugh. Just act natural, what's the first thing you're gonna say?', she thought.
"What's goooood, homie?", Nikami says in a cool girl voice throwing up two gang signs before cringing to herself, "No nonono too much, ok uhh how does she refer to him again? Chief?"
Nikami was very uneasy about such an important role being entrusted to her. These form shifting abilities she has are nowhere near as skilled as Madoka's were; If she gets overly excited she can't maintain her disguise However, she refused to let Ranka and the others down and wanted to achieve her mission no matter what.
She takes a deep breath and knocks on the door. Immediately, she could hear footsteps rushing to the door.
"Who is it?", came a masculine voice.
"I-It's me, Chief.", she responded in Lyca's voice, "Are you guys ok in there?"
"Yeah. Hang on a sec.", he says as he takes the locks off the door.
'Lure him out here and take him out. Super easy. You can do this, stay calm and don't get too excited. He just a-'
She cut off when the door opens and a powerful aroma enraptures her senses and standing before her was the human she was meant to assassinate.
"Hey Fuzzy, sorry to make you wait out here. Everything's good now, come on in.", He spoke with kind smile as she stared at him her mind going hazy.
Nikami heart started racing and her cheeky became rosy as her entire body felt warm all over. Staring at the man before her, she overcome with an urge get closer to him, taste him, bite him, even eat him.
"Uhh, Fuzzy? You ok?", Caleb inquires snapping the disguised Inari from her thoughts.
"Y-Yes!"
"Well come on inside."
"O-ok.", Nikami complies.
Once he closes the door locking it, Nikami realizes what she's just done a curses internally. At the same time, she was more focused on the human male. At least she thinks he's a human. He certainly didn't smell like it. His scent was more like a liminal male but much stronger and much more alluring. It was making her own hormones go crazy. There was also another scent in the air that could've sworn smelled before.
"Senora, what is wrong? Ju look troubled and your face is all red.", Camilla says as Nikami turns to see the Elder Devil sitting on bed.
"Y-Yeah. I'm fine."
"No, something's up.", Caleb says stepping up to her.
Nikami's heart raced, afraid she'd been found out so she tried the ignorance approach.
"You're worried about Moon pie and the Zyklons, right?" Caleb inquires much to the Inari relief.
"Y-Yeah...I am! You got me, I can't hide anything from you. I'm so scared for them."
"Yeah, us too, Fuzzy. But I know we can't afford to sit here worrying about what we can't do. We just gotta trust Ein's lead on this. MON units know where the base is so it shouldn't be long before those assassins are taken down," Caleb said in a comforting tone.
"R-Right..." Nikami said with a strained grin but inside she was panicking.
'NANI?! They gave MON the location of our base?! Ohh this is bad! Really REALLY bad. I need to tell Ranka and the others! But wait, Satella needs this man dead if she is to control the Nightmare's power. I can't let this opportunity slip by. What would the others say? OK, it's decided I'll defin-EEP!'
Nikami was brought out of her thoughts when Caleb pulled her in a hug. It took her a moment to process what was happening as she felt his stout, muscular frame embracing her strongly.
"Relax, Fuzzy, everything is going to be OK. We're going to be OK," he said while petting the top of her head.
Nikami's blush deepened as she struggles to maintain her composure as her tail twitched and stood erect.
'Haaaa...NO! Don't be taken in! You're here to kill him! Haaaa... but he smells so yummy and his touches feel so good I can just melt. And his eyes are so sweet and soulful like a baby deer. No! Stop it! Don't be intimidated by human like him, Nikami. T-Try imagining him in his underwear.'
She gazes at the human imagining him in nothing but a pair of boxers showing off his six pack abs and well-toned muscular chest and arms.
'OH NO HE'S HOT!', The Inari screamed internally blushing heavily with steam wafting from her head.
'oh no I'm not', came a voice somewhere deep in Caleb's psyche.
"Hmm, I think I know how to help ju relax Senora.", Camilla suggestively sitting up on the bed Nikami cringes at her devilish smirk, "Senor and I just had quick but passionate mating session but I think he's got plenty of energy left, right?"
"E-Ehhh?!", Nikami expressed taken aback, "Is THAT what that smell is?!"
" Heh, nothing gets passed your nose. Also, I appreciate the confidence you have in my stamina; flawed as it may be", Caleb replies with a smirk as the Demoness playfully sticks out her forked tongue at him.
'T-These guys are JUST as shameless as Vernal and Kulah! They're seriously doing...that while down the street from people who wanna kill them?!', Nikami internally expressed at their audacity.
" So, Fuzzy, you up for it? It's ok if you don't wanna.", Caleb inquires lovingly massaging one of her ears with his fingers then alternates to the other making Nikami body shudder as she elicits a low sigh.
"I-I mean, that's... I'm not really..."
'~Haa soo goood~. Nonono, do I have to do...IT with him?! Absolutely not! Even if he is really cute, and nice, and kinda hot, and I honestly wouldn't mind-NO! Stop! Remember the mission. Keep your virginity. Don't be taken under his horny magic', Nikami shouted internally as steam wafts from her beet red face with eyes clenched shut. She needed to focus and maintain this form.
As Caleb was petting her, he suddenly notices the choker on Lyca's neck was missing. It was strange because she'd NEVER go anywhere without it; hell she nearly threw a fit a few hours ago over it. Right when he was about to ask where it was, her notices, to his shock, one of her ears he was petting flicker changing from black to golden yellow and back again for brief moment.
Caleb quickly releases his hand staring at her intrinsically as Nikami looks up at him with flushed cheeks. A horrifying realization comes over him as he cautiously takes a steps back. Camilla then steps up.
"Hm? Are ju sure senora? It could be good for-", Camilla says reaching out to her, hoping to ease her. Caleb quickly grabs her arm stopping her to her surprise, "Eh? Seno-Ah!"
Caleb cuts her off suddenly planting a passionate kiss on her right in front of 'Lyca'. Both the Elder Devil and Nikami eyes widen in shock.
"S-Senor?! W-What was that for?", Camilla stuttered
surprised by his sudden forcefulness
"Sorry. You're just too sexy, Camilla. Sometimes I just can't help myself." Caleb sweetly spoke getting in front of Camilla and planting another firm kiss on her.
Camilla heart at the compliment yet still found his behavior oddly spontaneous. She suddenly feels him pushing her towards the bed and instinctively follows his lead laying down on her back as he gets on top of her.
"Ju want to do it again? What about Senora Lyca?", Camilla smirks devilishly staring at him in anticipation.
'Lyca' flinches at the mention of her name internally freaking out at the idea of joining them in a threesome.
"If Lyca doesn't want to, she doesn't want to. She IS welcome to join at ANY time thiu I won't make her do anything.", Caleb says giving 'Lyca' the side eye then looks back to Camilla, his eyes meeting hers, "Besides, I have a feeling two rounds won't do it for you."
"Oh? Huhuhu, well ju know how ravenous I can be at times.", Camilla replies seductively cupping the back of his head moaning as she kisses him deeply. All the while, Nikami stood there awkwardly flustered unsure of how to deal with the situation.
'Ahh, I want him to kiss me like that. Wait! No! You've gotta be kidding me! He's seriously doing it NOW?! AGAIN?! Does this guy have NO sense of urgency or shame for that matter?! D-Do I wait...for them to finish? Do I have to be here the whole time? Are they used to that?! Why do I feel left out now?! Gods why me?', She screamed extremely flustered as she turns away from blushing feverishly.
Camilla moans as Caleb peppers her neck in kisses.
"Act natural and talk low.", Caleb whispered very lowly in the Elder Devil ear catching her attention; her direct-focused hearing made it easier to decipher his words, "Whoever that is... she isn't Lyca?"
Camilla eyes widen in shock taking glance at the She-wolf.
"Keep moaning.", Caleb spoke to Camilla understandingly complied.
"Ohhhh, Senor.", She moaned just loud enough for the imposter to hear them whispers back to Caleb, "How can ju tell?"
"She's not wearing the choker anymore. Lyca NEVER takes it off, not willingly at least. And the way she talks doesn't...feel right. Her mannerisms seem way less bombastic...and less childlike than usual. That may be her voice but that's NOT my Lyca. On top of that, her ear just pulled some freaky Matrix glitch shit a second ago.", Caleb replies in her ear the gives a 'Aw yeah, baby' keeping the charade going.
"How do they know we are here? Why did they send one of them here?"
"I think I know why", Caleb replies bitterly as Camilla eye grow intense with anger, "But she hasn't done anything and she seems pretty embarrassed by us right now. We can use that. Keep your distance though, I'm not taking any chances after that unfriendly ghost shit yesterday."
"What do ju think she did she do with Senora?!", Camilla in his feeling her anger building within as she clenched his shirt.
"I don't know...but we're gonna find out. Follow my lead.", Caleb whispered in a serious tone.
"Right."
Caleb raises off Camilla and loudly sighs, "Hahhhh, I just get into it."
Nikami ears perk and turns back to look at them.
"I-It is fine, Senor.", Camilla says in a mock saddness adjusting her shirt, "Ju do not have to force yourself. Give yourself time to process everything that is happening."
"Yeah...I know.", Caleb replies lowering his head hoping the imposter will take the bait.
'Huh? He stopped? Is this Vernal meant by male's refractory period? WAIT! THIS IS MY CHANCE!', Nikami stated internally getting her game face on.
... meanwhile...
Ranka could be seen approaching the entrance of the hotel still in her human disguise. Seeing no one around and outside cameras disabled, she removes the tag transforming back into her Jinko form.
'Gah! How could I have been so sloppy? I'm lucky most of the human workers are at their jobs right now. Otherwise it would've made a huge scene. Best I could do was dump the body out and make it look like a broken down vehicle on the roadside. Now I have to hope one nearby saw me! SO SLOPPY!', she thought before slamming her fist into the concrete making crater of broken chunks beneath her.
She takes a deep breath and looks down at what she did shaking her head in disappointment in herself.
"Dammit...what am I doing? I'm better than this.", She says to herself to look to the front office entrance where the desk corpse and the unconscious werewolf were still laying. She extends her large claws from one hand, "It can't be helped. I'll just finish off the Kobold and then take my posit-"
Ranka body stop instinctively sensing an incoming threat and quickly guards herself. A split second layer struck with a powerful force sending her flying back several meters.
'Argh! A shockwave?!', Ranka thought the somersault in midair rolling with the impact and lands on her feet. She looks to arm feeling a few tendons had been torn and her joint got dislocated from the hit.
"You managed to sense my attack and defended."
Ranka looks up in surprise to see another Karmaitachi female levitating above her on a swirling mini tornado glaring menacingly. The bigger Karmaitachi drops down on her feet as Ranka stands to her feet holding her arm.
"Shame. I was hoping to take you out by going for the head.", Ein says in a cold tone extending her scythes out of her arms.
"Heh, looks like sneak attacks are specialty for you overgrown weasels. Grrgh!", Ranka remarks snapping her arm back into place with a sharp tiger growl then glares t Ein.
"What can I say? It runs in the family.", Ein smirks then glares intently at the Jinko lowering her body with blades ready.
Ranka extends her claws and lunges for the Karmaitachi. The force of her jump causing the ground the give away beneath her. Ein crosses her scythes bearing as her eyes change from emerald green to blood red.
...
While that was going on, Nikami was prioritizing her role inside.
"Hey, uhh...Chief?"
"Yeah?", Caleb replies keeping his guard up as Camilla glared intensely watching the imposter moves.
"Could you join me outside a minute? Just the two of us."
Camilla looks to Caleb who glances back. Their suspicions being confirmed so be calmly replies.
"Why?"
"There's just...something private I wanna show you?"
"It must be real important then. Considering you'd normally wanna discuss important things together...as a pack.",
Nikami gulps but remains calm, "Well, it's kinda embarrassing, ya know..."
"Since when are ju the bashful type? Ju sat on Senor's face in front of everyone once without hesitation.", Camilla pointed out as Caleb looks at her incredulously.
'Wait, she did WHAT?!', Nikami thought but truest to keep a calm composure.
"Well...ya know somethings are easier to do or say than others. Come on, it'll only take a minute Chief."
Caleb eye twitches in disgust but composes himself and asks, "Lyca...where your choker?"
"H-Huh?", Nikami in realization that the She-wolf was actually wearing something on her neck. Her ability can't copy accessories on the body like earrings or necklaces. She didn't pay it much mind since it seemed trivial to take it.
"Your choker? The one you where ALL the time; even in the shower. The one you refused to leave behind after we killed that jaguar bitch?", Caleb says in a cold tone watching her reaction.
Upon hearing that, Nikami eyes widen feeling a rush of anger clenching her fists beside her. Camilla, sensing her animosity, steps up beside him creating a small green magic seal in palm.
Nikami takes a deep breath calming herself and continues the innocent routine.
Ah, well...It might have fallen off when I was outside. Maybe you can help me look for it, Chief? Then I can tell you what I need to tell you.", She says with a forced bubbly grin.
'Gods...how does she do this all day?', Nikami thought internally.
Caleb skeptically glares at her then smiles back, "Alright, Fuzzy, lead the way."
Camilla gives him surprised look unsure of what he had in mind. Meanwhile, Nikami was elated that the first part of her role was done.
"Ok, Chief, right this way.", Nikami happily turning around heading to the door with Caleb behind her.
Nikami quickly unlocks the door and opens it halfway before stepping outside.
'Ok, that took alot of convincing but at least I got him out. I just need to take him out first. A quick slash to the jugular vein should do it.', Nikami internally spoke making a dagger with her hand and sharp claws. Her ears then pick up the sound of crashing in the distance, 'Ah! W-What was that?'
"Oh, Fuzzy, one more thing I wanna know", Caleb spoke getting her attention.
Nikami puts on a grin and turns to him, "Ok, what is Chi-"
BASH
He cuts her off driving his purple barrier protected fist square in Nikami's face. She's sent flying a few feet landing hard on her back barely able to process what happened.
Unable to maintain her disguise, her body glows brightly transforming her back to her original form. She clenches her face writhing in pain. Her nose was broken and some of her front teeth had been knocked out causing blood to pour ceaselessly through her hands. She groans loudly at the pain clenching her mouth as blood trickles down her arms staining her yukata red.
'N-Nani?! H-H-He punched me?!', she expressed internally trying to comprehend what was happening.
Caleb then teleports next to her, his body enveloped in purple aura and glaring down with menacing rage-filled purple eyes.
"YOU...do not...CALL me that.", He tempestuously spoke.
"Eeeek!", Nikami squealed in fear quickly trying to crawl away only to stop in her track by to legs in her way. Looking up, she sees and enraged Elder Devil staring down at her wings unfurled. A bloodthirsty scowl and piercing demonic eyes to stabbed right into the Inari as tears start flowing down her face.
Caleb grabs her by the collar, eliciting a help from the fox girl, forcing her to look at him.
"Now, what have you done with Lyca?!", Caleb demanded eyes glowing more intensely.
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Sup fam! Not really much to say or report this time around. The uhhh MG love Stories chapters I'm still working on. I decided to scrap a dragon chapter until a later time due to writers block and focus on the other two. Next few chapter of THIS story arc is also in the works so y'all gonna eat good this June!
That's about it. Be good to people, hug your parents, eat vegetables, a vibe to whatever you want. Fan art on DeviantArt/GoatmanofAnime
Play me out MELV.
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