Part One

Angel 's body was aching by the time he had reached the studio. He stopped to catch his breath, leaning against the doorframe for support.

"Why, Angel.. You're late."

Angel's body stiffened as he heard Valentino's voice from behind him.

"You should know better than to keep me waiting."

Honey dropped off his words, beneath which was a cold edge, which held the the tone of a threat.

"I.. I'm-"

Before Angel could complete his thought, Valentino gripped his arm tight.

"You better not be giving me an EXCUSE, AngelCakes.. You KNOW how I FEEL about.. EXCUSES."

Angel stifled a yelp as he felt Valentino's nails starting to dig into his arm.

"N-n-no! I.. I don't!" Angel stammered. "I.. I-I-I'll get to work r-right away."

Valentino chuckled, tightening his grip and causing a wince to appear on Angel's face.

"Of course you will, AngelCakes~.. My little spider can't keep me waiting too long. Unless you WANT me to show you my disappointment~?" Valentino said with a sneer.

He grabbed Angel's face; the claws from Valentino's fingers digging into his cheeks.

Angel grabbed at Valentino's wrist out of instinct. He had acted on impulse as he took hold of Valentino's wrist. He could feel the warm trickle of blood starting to run down his cheeks.

Valentino let out a chuckle.

"Aww, trying to resist me, babydoll~?"

Valentino licked off the blood.

"Don't try to push what you can't pull, darling. I OWN you, remember?"

A shudder went through Angel's body at the sensation. He fought through it and managed to look up.

"Y..yes.."

"That's better, sweetheart~." Valentino smiled.

He lifted Angel's chin so that the other demon was now looking up to him. Angel could feel Valentino's hot breath on his face, fighting back the sick feeling as he picked up the small of cigarette smoke.

"Now.. Since it seems like you forgot that you belong to ME, I guess that means it's time for a little.. Reeducation." Valentino stated.

He threw Angel to the floor. Angel let out a cry of pain as his back hit the floor, knocking the wind out of him. Angel stared up at Val as he towered over him.

"V-Val.. Val please!"

Valentino lifted up Angel's chin, letting out a soft chuckle.

"Awww, is my darling Angelcakes hurt? Is my doll broken~? You know I HATE when you talk back.. Baby I'm just trying to help you be a better.." he kicked Angel in the ribs, causing him to cry out. "ASSET TO OUR COMPANY!"

Angel coughed and cringed in pain. He could barely move as he lay in a heap on the floor.

Valentino crouched down low to Angel.

"Now, AngelCakes. What do you say~?"

Angel cringed as he tried to move. He had felt something crack and now there was a stabbing pain every time he tried to breathe.

Valentino grabbed him roughly by the chin.

"What do you SAY?"

Angel coughed.

"I.. . . . I.."

"I can't HEAR you, darling."

Val tightened his grip.

"SPEAK UP, YOU WORTHLESS DEMON!"

"I'm.. s..so..rry.."

"That's a good AngelCakes~ Don't you want to be a good boy for daddy~?" Val smiled, letting go of him. "You're so lucky that I LOVE your attitude, darling. Now, up and at em', sweetheart. You know daddy didn't hire you to just lay there."

Valentino grabbed a chain off of the nearby table, causing Angel to stiffen as he heard the sound of clinking metal.

"And if I catch you... SLACKING.. I won't have any choice but to make sure you work EXTRA hard, got it~?"

"Yes, D-Da-"

The word devolved into coughs.

"That's my boy~."

Valentino patted Angel's cheek.

"Now, up; I booked you for an ALL day. I expect to get my money's worth, darling~.. And maybe.. If you're good... I'll get you more of those booze you love so much."

Valentino ruffled Angel's hair.

"Now off with you, darling! I have a film to finish~."

"Y..yes Val.."

Angel cringed as he forced his body to move. As he got up, he noticed a hot and sticky sensation in his midsection where had secured the rag earlier that morning, now realizing it had reopened. Angel cursed inwardly as he finally managed to stand back up.

Taking a deep breath, Angel made his way to his dressing room to get ready for his shoot.

As he entered the room, he quickly glanced behind him to make sure Val hadn't followed him. Seeing the coast was clear, Angel closed the door, locking it before he pressed his back against it, allowing his body to slide down to the floor. Angel cringed as his injuries fully made themselves known.

Angel stifled a cough and winced in pain. He pressed his hand against his side, sucking in an agonized breath as he touched the tender spot. Already, he could feel the hot tears threatening to fall. Angel clenched his eyes shut and pressed harder into the wound, giving him something to focus on. After several moments, he opened his eyes again, dabbing his face with his fingers. He let out a sigh as he felt a single tear. Angel knew it was a start, but he also knew he had to be better.

Gathering what strength he had, Angel forced himself to stand up again and he looked in the mirror, taking notice of the cuts left on his cheeks from Valentino's claws. Shaking his head, Angel picked up a bottle of painkillers and poured a considerable amount in his hand, swallowing them down dry before looking in the mirror again, taking in his haggard appearance.

Letting out a shaky sigh, Angel started to change his clothes, taking notice of the now dark red rag he had hastily tied into place. Very carefully, he removed the rag, finding his fur was now matted down with blood. Without a second thought, Angel picked up a bottle of whisky he had hidden away and carefully began to pour it on the wound. He stifled a grunt of pain and let out a shaky sigh as the wound bled freshly. Throwing the now ruined rag aside, Angel rewrapped the wound and began to get dressed. He winced at every tiny movement but knew he had to hurry. He knew better than to keep Valentino waiting.

Author's Note: So.. I needed a little help with how to write for Valentino.. I'm not sure if I got his tone or mannerisms right since I'm still new to this fandom.. But I decided to post the next chapter and depending on how my work hours go, it may take me a bit longer to write the next few chapters or so.. But I'll try to do my best to continue..