Human desire was always a strong and ridiculous thing. It pushed humans to do the most ridiculous and irrational things at time and mostly for the stupidest of reasons to boot. The rain poured down heavily and the electricity roared, but none the less people still moved around. Whether rain or shine one man walked through the streets, intoxicated by the wondrous thing called alcohol. Not a care was given about the world, not a care about the wife and child he left and not a care about the job he performed crappy at. Fights were not unknown to him as he had just gotten out of one in the bar he was just in. Now kicked out he stumbled his way through the pouring streets without a care in the world. He spoke vulgar words about all the people in the world. He blamed all his problems on those that did no wrong and blamed his misdoings on them. He was pissed and intoxicated and all he wanted to just get his anger out. As he stumbled on his first victim appeared before him, a man dressed in a long black trench coat and a black fedora that covered the face and blocked the rain. The appearance of this newcomer was all that the drunken man needed. Many swears and insults were sprung at the newcomer but the newcomer said nothing. This only pissed the drunken man more as he suddenly grabbed the newcomer by the jacket and began to spring death threats….but moments after nothing but blood sprung out of the drunken fool’s mouth. He didn’t know when exactly it happened, but a knife had been plunged into his gut. There was nothing the man could do…and so he found himself helpless as his body was pushed down and the knife was drawn back. The coated man, who held his knife, crouched down over the fallen man and with a swift movement the throat was cut. “I grow bored of your voice…” Blood splattered everywhere, but it was far from over. The knife wielding man immediately pierced the chest of his victim and without hesitation he pulled downwards swiftly and then he saw it…the crimson red glistening and a smirk crept across his face. How long had it been since he last did this? They were sure to soon enough notice a similarity to that time. A drunken man was never one of his previous targets and before it was merely the whores that wandered the foggy streets. Oh how they squandered their time and body…well…he just showed them why they should have taken much more care of themselves. Soon the world would assume his return…
The conversation continued, but the sudden appearance of Erik caught Julius by surprise. The way things were moving Julius merely forgot about the others and it just felt like only Bryan was the only one travelling with him. Erik entering the cabin brought no real distress to Julius as he had confidence in the previous co-counsellor. Erik proved his worth and at the moment he was probably the most competent out of the rest. He heard him speak about the girl and how she must have overheard them, but there was something that still bugged him. "I..don't think its that easy...that girl, she knew about the fire in the forest. Those Bentley people didn't cause that fire and even so....I don't think such a claim would be so simple..." Julius said with a sigh. He wasn't somebody who tossed out the supernatural, and if there was something like the so called curse then he would merely find a way to shatter it. Soon enough Maria entered the scene and Julius...didn't know exactly how to respond to this. In terms of this discussion, Julius didn't feel Maria would be of any real help to them, but he really didn't feel like being rude to the girl and he did have the hope that these kids would surpass his expectations so he let her presence be. Bryan was far different than he used to be and had become far too anti-social, so it was really up to him to keep up the discussion in order to get anywhere. The time now was for them to decide what they should do, but this was a very hard decision and a very hard one to boot. "First step is getting to Whittlerose...since its close to Bentley maybe it would be best to investigate the town and see what we can learn" Julius said closing his eyes. "Then after the ferry ride...there is a chance we will be encountering Patrick Grant once more...that is if nothing goes wrong...if we reach that area then it will take us an hour or so by driving to reach our destination..." Julius said.
As much as he looking forward to the trip to Bentley, Julius knew that they needed to remain as calm as possible otherwise they would be running in blindly and trying their best to kill others. If they truly did such a thing then in the end only they would be the one that would find themselves in a grave and only then would they truly truly fail their mission. With the trains arrival and having entered the train, Julius began to speak along with Bryan as they entered the cabin, trying their best not to go mad. Crossing his arms as he watched out of the window and all too suddenly after hearing the question brought up by Bryan, Julius' eyebrow immediately raised. The question was a pretty valid one and if they were going to survive all this then they really needed to truly plan all of this. It was a good while since they came from Bentley so things could have changed, but at least there was a chance things didn't change and with that they could use that to their advantage. "Being close to the enemy...might not be such a bad idea..." Julius said closing his eyes as he tried to gather his thoughts about their next destination. "Everybody we met in Bentley...they all have ties to each other...they were willing to give us all help for free...nobody we met can be trusted..." Julius said before opening his eyes "But there is something that really caught my attention that time....That girl from the Dreamers...that drawing of hers....just how did she predict everything?" Julius said.
"Good morning, Julius. Are you really down for this?" The voice caught his attention instantly, but all Julius really did was merely close his eye without even turning his attention to the person standing right beside him '"Heh...come now...thats something I was going to ask you...but even so I know the answers....I know this is something we've been looking forward to for quite the while now" Julius said before opening his eye and glanced over his side and at Bryan. Before he could say anything anymore another voice was directed towards him and Julius could only smile softly at the person that spoke her greetings. He merely gave her a nod before the girl left the two of them to their space and let them talk a bit more. Such innocence was nice, but it was a pity to see such a person joining such a mission. He didn't wish to see anymore die, but if ending things in Bentley would end it all then he would have to do what it takes to get everybody out there safe and sound. "Bryan....only you can understand what I'm feeling....we know exactly what we have to do..." Julius said. He never gave up hope that Johnny and Noelle were still alive, but this changed nothing....for hurting the two he cared about was something he could not have forgiven, he would make them pay dearly. Had he been murdered, had it only ended there...then he would have passed on without a single regret. If there was anybody he could truly trust fully it would be Bryan. Bryan was the only one who understood his pain, Bryan was the one that he was able to talk to and what the two had formed what like a kinship . "Whatever it takes...let us make them pay" Julius said narrowing his eyes with what seemed like a dark smirk creeping across his face before closing his eyes and letting out a silent chuckle.
"...They wanted to kill you..." "Yeah...which is why this is something I have to do...its all my fault..." "If your going to blame yourself do it when you ****ing return you brat...I'm sure as hell going to blame the hell out of you when the two of you return..." "...." "I leave this in your care...find his body...return so I can kick both your asses....if you take to long I sure as hell am going to act and things will NOT be pretty..." "...same as always...father..." All sorts of feelings assaulted the mind of Julius as the days moved on. Like a plague infecting a town it infected not just the mind of Julius, but as well as the others a part of this game of life. It was nothing surprising with all the news of the sudden talk of being cursed and the deaths that went around. It hurt him dearly to see such suffering and to be honest he rather him to have been actually curses than all this. If he was cursed then merely avoiding everybody he loved, tossing away his happiness...he would have done it in a heartbeat. He needed to act, he need to head over to Bentley and confront whatever was after him. Many people wanted to join, many people wanted this madness to end, but would this truly do so? would things really end? how many would die in this trip? He didn't want anybody joining this trip, he didn't want anybody to risk their lived, but it was their choice and he couldn't stop them. They were all afraid and they were all scared for their own lives. They all had their reasons and they were all different. Julius still held on hope, he still believed they were alive, he believed that he would see his brother and Noelle. He found the things that went on fishy and so too did his father. He needed to investigate and he needed revenge. He was not that soft hearted and he was ready to do as he must, it was the unfortunate result of his training. With the exception of Bryan none of them could truly understand what they felt. It was true that they were all hurting from the deaths, but to lose a precious person and know that the person responsible was still alive was something maddening. The car that Julius drove soon found its way until the parking lot and once it reached there he parked immediately. Ever since the investigation and finding about the deaths his interactions with the others were extremely rare and limited, he just couldn't face them and the only person he ever even spoke to was Bryan. With the car parked, Julius merely walked out and with his eyes closed. The friendly cheerful face of Julius, it was hard to find behind his serious face. As he walked over towards the others he merely opened his eye and put on a soft smile "Good Morning everybody" Julius said calmly. The smile was hard to put on and the fatigue he felt certainly didn't help.
Morning arrived, but Alistair immediately awoken all to instantly and began to pant. A massive migraine hit all too suddenly for Alistair and his head began to beat as he held it with a sight "a...dream?....man this sucks" Alistair said still panting as he got off his bed and head into the shower and closed his eyes under it as the water hit him, trying to remedy the migraine. True the migraine lowered a bit after walking out, but it was still there and after Alistair got dressed in his usual suit he walked over to his nearby desk. "Man...is this what its like to feel a hangover or something?" Alistair said. He knew he didn't drink anything and the migraine was obviously due to the dream he had a moment earlier. Resting his head on the desk, Alistair merely groaned as he rested there "Urggggg this sucks" Alistair said as he turned his head and stared over at the television that was playing. "Hmm....a plane crash..." Alistair muttered quietly as he watched it with some interest.
Sleep came far too easily for Alistair and despite all the madness that had occurred the last day, Alistair slept with a smile on his face. Soon when morning had finally arrived Alistair merely arose with a yawn and stretched his arms out with a smile "Ahhhhhh man that was nice....Haven't enjoyed a nap like that in a long time" Alistair said with a big smile as he got out of his bed and headed off into the shower. The warm feeling of water beating down on him felt nice on his body and merely staying under the water was something he did for quite a while. Soon enough he got out of the shower and soon enough began to place the rest of his clothes on. Still bare chested, Alistair glanced down at his own chest and merely placed his hand over the place that his heart was supposed to be. "Just what are you planning girly....what kind of worth do you find from a powerless pet such as myself" Alistair said before letting out a chuckle before looking upwards "You may deny it....but you and me...we are much alike...we just cant stand boredom..." Alistair said. He could care less if the girl was spying on him or even listening to his word. It was his mere banter and for now he was willing to be her pet...he was willing to see just what his purpose was. With that said he head off to a nearby desk and he merely placed his feet ontop of the desk as he sat on the chair.
A truly interesting play involving love, drama and vengance took place before Alstair and though it was quite he interesting spectical, Alistair chose not to involve himself in this play. This play was that which belonged to Lu and Alistair really didnt want to ruin it for her. The girl was haughty and mocked the one before him. It was funny really, Alistair did tbe same thing to her but she began to act like a mere mad woman. She probably felt on top of the world, like she was some goddess, but though she was a higher being, she was no better than a human. The more he observed her the more he took notice of this. For no Alistair Grey stood with eye closed and a nonchalant smile as he listened. Soon enough Alistair was called to and instantly Alistair let out an exasperated sigh. "ah...so now Im Mr.Grey....my mistress is really something...dragging me around for no reason....well guess I cant complain since I agreed to come" Alistair said as the smoke began to take him.
The girl before Alistair was really...something. What exactly was the whole entire point of running down her finger only to push him out of the way? did she think he was some horny guy that would get turned on by such an action only to be trolled by the sudden push he received. The girl was truly something and that was what made Alistair enjoy her company oh so much. To put it short, the girl was...intriguing and with each and every single action she took, no matter how demonic, made her look like a little girl. Lu was one to be feared, but a broken man like him could not come to fear such a demonic angel such as the so called angel of torment. "Yes, yes..I'm coming mistress" Alistair said lazily with a sigh as his wrist was grabbed and the sudden mist took them
All sorts of feelings were running through the mind of Julius, but the man knew that he couldn't let them run. Getting himself a copy, Julius turned to Bryan immediately "we cant stay here any longer...we have what we need so its time to go before some real **** happens" Julius said closing his eyes "Lets meet up later on and discuss this..." Julius said before he turned and left the area he was in. Once out Julius head out and headed home. Once they he collapsed on his bed and fell asleep.
It seemed that Alistair didn't get the response that he was expecting, which probably meant her interest or attention was on him and more focused on whatever she was witnessing in the mist. The fact that she actually thanked him caught him slightly off guard and only furthered his belief that she really lost any form of interest...which he really didn't care for. The only thing that truly disappointed him was that things would possibly return to its dullness, but he was proven wrong once again. As he leaned again the desk she sat on, Alistair's eyes shifted over to her and his eye brow raised at the idea of going on a trip with her. "Sure...might as well kill some time" Alistair said. Surely whatever she had planned involved some sort of blood or misery, which Alistair was ready to deal with. It surely beat merely sitting around, though he wondered why she needed him along with her.
A disguise....why did this sound oh so familiar to him... Regardless of this, Julius didn't disagree with this plan and really took towards the plan. Passing the reception desk the two walked on and soon enough their plan soon began. The first step of the plan was to at least find the disguise that would make their trip far to easier and so, Julius's stealth mode. He crept up against the walls, creeping and observing the area, trying to find just what he would be able to do....and then his plan formed. A doctor was walking by, nonchalant and tired from the days work and little did he know was that he was walking into a quite bad situation. Julius waited, he waited and waited and waited, until finally a flashing spark gleamed in Julius's eye as he rushed forward and tackled the doctor into the nearby janitor's closet. Holding the doctor arm back, Julius held the man's mouth as he tried to block out any sound. "oh god oh god oh god what now" Julius said glancing around the room. The doctor was sure not to willingly strip and he needed to do something before he got caught. As he glanced around the closet his eye immediately caught the sight of a broom and by instinct alone he immediately grabbed it and whacked it on the man's head "OH **** WHAT DID I DO?!" Julius said examining the unconscious doctor before placing both hands ontop of his own "OH GOD THE GUILT...IT KILLS" Julius yelled before taking off the man's clothes and placed them on. Taking out a dollar bill he placed it on the nude man to make him look like he was a male stripper or something. "....why does this seem so...familiar" Julius said before meeting up with Bryan once more. Soon enough the rest was quite easy, Julius managed to get into the employee's room and eventually got Bryan a doctor's outfit as well. The two headed off to their first destination that was the electrical room, but that ended in failure. There was nothing there, nothing out of the norm for them and nothing that could give them any hint at all. With a sigh, Julius tried to hold in any anger and decided to go with Bryan's idea of checking the security camera. "Alright here we are..." Julius said entering the area as he glanced over at the screens. "alright...lets locate the footage and see if we can find out just who those people were" Julius said as he sat on the nearby seat and began to search. It took a while but soon enough Julius was able to locate the footage and with a sigh he turned to Bryan. "Alright...this is it" Julius said before pressing play. The scene played and the very moment where Julius was attacked and Jonathan was kidnapped and once the footage ended Julius merely sat there with his eye widened in utter shock. "......I....fucking knew it...I ****ING KNEW IT..there couldn't have been anybody else but them.....it was him....that bastard....Its him...that conductor from Bentley...."
And so Alistair's search began for a shirt for his new mistress. "Man already she is a pain" Alistair said totally not realizing that pain was much more accurate than a simple statement would state. Since he lived alone in this manor he couldn't necessarily find anything girly at all. Taking the time he removed his own bloodstained clothes and changed into a nice fresh pair. Though this new pair would probably be stained later on, it still felt nice to change into fresh clothes. Continuing his search he soon came across a white blouse and soon enough began to head back to the girl. As he walked on Alistair's eyebrow raised as he watched her glance at the mist that had imprisoned him before was now showing her the images of others that weren't in the best situation. To no surprise to him, the girl was watching and giggling at their pain, watching their misery. His eyes trailed over to the heart that was resting on her chest and he merely stared at it for a mere second before continuing on. For all he cared she could have his heart, a load of crap it would do for her. He was merely a human and she refused to give him powers....what good was he to her? was he some form of entertainment to her? She'd best not thing that he was some sort of puppet otherwise he'd feel the same about her. He'd rather their relationship was more of a mutual thing where he entertained him while she entertained him. He was interested in the things to come and just what she was planning on doing with him. He was nothing like the other humans and he would show her just that fact. "Sorry to disturb your despair fetish...but here is your shirt...tis the best I can do for a lady" Alistair said holding up the blouse for her to take from him. What he was expecting was some form of rude curt reply or something.
Ah so she found potential in him...this was quite nice to know... Eyes closed he continued to lay there all bloody from their little situation and even so after having all that done to him his face retain what seemed to be a smudge of calmness. The sudden puncturing pain to his heart was instantly felt and Alistair's eyes immediately widened and he cringed. In a time less around a second after feeling the pain, Alistair began to let out a fit of crazed laughter as the heart was punctured, only for it to cease after the pain soon faded away. With a deep sigh, Alistair merely continued to lie on the ground nonchalantly and opened an eye to look up at her "Oi stop that...at that rate I'll become a Tickle-me Alistair if you continue to do that" Alistair said. Letting out another sigh, Alistair closed his eyes once more but soon enough the sudden kick hit him and he let out a grunt "Oi....cant you see I'm trying to sleep around here" Alistair said looking up at her lazily as he sat up and sighed "Your the dumbass who put my friggin heart over your shirt" Alistair said with a groan as he stood up with a sigh before stretching his arm as he listened to her not believe his words of being smitten. "oh dear...I got dumped....well whatever...I'll get you your shirt. Anything else? maybe a bottle of wine or maybe a cup of tea?" Alistair said before turning his back on her to head off and find a shirt for her. It was a legitimate question and one that held no snark, whether she believe that or not was up to her.
The laughter continued as long as the girl could permit him, but all that changed in the single moment when the girl lunged forward ontop of him and began to choke him. Sound gurgled from his mouth as he gasped for air and stared over at her watching her choke him. Her demands for him to look at her didn't fall deaf to his ears as he stared at her disfigured ugly face. Just looking at that face confirmed it all, it showed an face that almost anybody would call ugly. He stared at that face and no matter how disfigured it was he could not call it ugly. He never found such a thing as ugly... Was he going to die? no....he could die now...not like this. Before him sat the dreaded angel of torture...he wouldn't die to somebody like her, but face something she would probably say is worse than death. It was intriguing....for the angel of death to wish for death. She she want him to wish for it? He knew he wouldn't do that...he was far too stubborn for this. Soon enough the grasp on his throat was released and the sweet feeling of air reached his throat. She began to speak once more and just hearing her speak made her not even be taken really as serious as she truly wanted. Despite all that had occurred, Alistair closed his eyes and smiled softly. "Master and servant eh....what a kinky little bitch aren'tcha" Alistiar said softly before her bloody lips suddenly touched the lips of his own. Relationships were never on his mind as he grew, but this was his very first kiss and it was actually...pleasant. He head words, but then it happened, a x shaped cut and then a hand plunging into his chest. There was pain... Pain... Pain... PAIN... PAIN! This pain...it felt like nothing he ever felt before, he felt alive he felt true. It was a wondrous feeling as he stared up at the girl that held his very own heart. This shattered everything he used to work on. As a doctor, he bore witness to something that should not be, his own heart that still continued to beat remained in her hand, ready to be used to taunt him. The beating hearts that he bore witness to, the lives that he saved, the lives he failed to save, the beating hearts....all those he witness, could never compare to him seeing his very own right before his eyes. The blood ran down his mouth, but a chuckle escaped his mouth as he just stared up at the girl with his heart. His mind was shattering, changing and trying to cope with all that was before him. All that despair he unknowingly sought to witness, all that anguish, he wouldn't let it all go to waste...it was only now he was really seeing the beauty of it. "Al...right...then...lets....play" Alistair said breathlessly as the smile crept across his face "You've taken.... my heart...and... already I am smitten with you" Alistair said closing his eyes with a grin. He spoke no lies and in all honestly he actually liked her methods despite how petty she truly was. It was a shame really, for her to ask anybody if she was pretty meant that she was so unsure of her own beauty. He could not find her ugly, but if she had the feelings that she was ugly then he would merely agree with her until that changed. It was only now that she showed how pretty she truly was...
Julius looked over his shoulder and stared over at Bryan's determined look and gave him a small smile. He was grateful to see that Bryan had been able to control himself well and he really appreciated the help that he would receive from him in this dire time. Facing Bryan, Julius suddenly began to close his eye and place his hand on his chin. What Bryan asked was an extremely simple question, but at the same time it was a good one that Julius honestly did not have the answer to. All that talking and swearing really didn't matter much if they didn't really have a plan. "hmm....good question...." Julius said calmly as he tried his best to gather up his thoughts. Once he started to clear his mind a bit Julius opened his eyes and stared back at Bryan. "Alright, first thing is first, we have to think about as much things that were affected during the attack and we've gotta find out just what they did. Other than failing to kill me there is a chance they must have screwed up at some other point...I hope" Julius said looking over at the hospital. "The lights went out right before the attack commenced...in that short time both Noelle and Jonathan were kidnapped at that point...The lights were obviously tampered and if there is any lead I'd believe that would be a good place to start" Julius said. Crossing his arms Julius continued to stare at the hospital. "Another thing....what we are facing is a group...Noelle's kidnapping proves that there was another person in that hospital at the time and I heard a voice during the raid in my room. The voice seemed to be coming from a radio...telling the raider that time was up....this shows that they were limited by time....most likely due to the lighting. Hospitals have backup generators so they must have been trying to get out before any of the lighting revealed who they really are" Julius said closing his eyes "Lighting could be a reason they were in a rush...but there could be other unknown reasons as well" Julius said.
A typical response that Alistair truly expected from the angel before him. If he learned anything from Danel, it was that these angels were all haughty and filled with pride. They acted so tough, but when it came to their precious Lucifer they began to cower like dogs. True there was a good possibility he would cower at the presence of Lucifer himself, but Alistair took a fancy at the idea of angels cowering in fear. Her face reached inches away from his but Alistair merely narrowed his eyes with his usual smirk on his face as he stared back at her. She back away and soon enough an question unexpected to even him reached his ears and suddenly began to laugh. It was a quite laughter but a loud and booming one, one that was hard to control and once that Alistair struggled to even slow down in the slightest. Dropping the wine glass, Alistair placed his hand over his face and just laughed and laughed and laughed a mocking laughter. "OH GOD THIS IS TOO RICH...YOU TRULY ARE A LITTLE GIRL.." Alistair said struggling to even speak due to the laughter. Spreading out his fingers, Alistair looked past the space between his fingers and stared back at the girl "Are you pretty? that answer merely shows how ugly you truly are....your a little girl you clings to the falsehood of beauty and revel in its wondrous feelings. To even ask that shows how truly insecure you are about beauty." Alistair said before his laughter continued. "Mommy! am pretty?! please tell me I'm pretty " Alistair said mockingly as he continued to laugh. He knew that his actions would bring consequences, but he would accept it.
Time passed on and Julius began to feel as if Bryan wouldn't show up, that he either felt too emotionally distressed or just didn't get his message. However the funny thing about fate was when was beginning to give up, something would come to change that. Bryan showed, all tired and breathless and Julius merely closed his eyes relieved to at least see that he had arrived. "Good to see you Bryan..." Julius said calmly. Silently the man merely walked forward, he walked up to the side of Bryan and merely placed his hand on his shoulder gently before opening his eyes as he stared up at the sky. "Bryan....they say a man is truly at his best when something precious to them is at stake...they would do whatever it takes...they would devote their life like no other in order to receive the desired result..." Julius said before reaching into his own pocket. Letting go of Bryan's shoulder, he immediately grabbed Bryan's arm and immediately brought it up. Removing Noelle's necklace from his pocket, Julius merely placed the piece of jewellery into the hand of Bryan and let go of his arm. "I need your help in this investigation...." Julius said before taking a step forward to leave Bryan with the necklace for a moment before he proceeded any more with the investigation.
Other than the fall of rain and the occasional roar of thunder there was nothing but silence in the manor of Alistair Grey. Eyes closed he brought the tip of his glass to his lips before a foreign sound appeared before him. Upon hearing this single sound a smile crept across the man's face as he merely stood there and awaited whatever would come next. And soon enough his visitor began to speak and Alistair began to let out a chuckle "Interesting? come now you weren't expecting some form of parade or dance party or something were you?" Alistair said with a grin before opening his eyes "or perhaps something morbid?" Alistair said narrowing his eyes with a smirk before closing his eyes as he turned to face her. Without another word Alistair merely walked over to the chair that she sat at and sat upon the opposing chair before her and sat down with his cheek resting on his fist "Well then....a pleasure to meet the angel of torment....do entertain me more that that dullard Danel" Alistair said opening his eyes slightly as he stared down at his wine glass as he swirled the wine around in the glass. "Well then little lady...do please stop with the obviousness and lets actually do something...I've lived through enough dullness already" Alistair said.
No form of daylight greeted the silver haired aristocrat, but regardless the man soon awoke from his slumber with a soft yawn as he stretched his arms and merely sighed with a smile on his face. "Ah...how dull no dreams this time?" Alistair said before rising and heading off towards the showers to get himself ready for the day. Once his morning routine was over, Alistair merely adjusted his suit and walked out. Alistair never really liked being all too classy, but what he did love was wearing his suits, it felt nice even though there were many other things much more comfortable. Soon enough Alistair once again was before a window staring out at the rain with his usual glass of wine in hand. "Its a miracle I never get drunk...I guess a whole lotta shit would occur if I did..." Alistair said with a chuckle before taking a sip from the glass as turned his attention back towards the window once more. The the forces of good and evil were still gathering forces just how long till the inevitable war would begin? Just how much people would be dragged into this? just how many people would lose their lives. It was...intriguing....
