Unknown POV

"Have you found the girl?" I asked impatiently.

"N-Not yet M-Master... I have s-still yet to find about h-her whereabouts."

"Well, you better make it snappy! I need that power to rule the world and so that I can get acknowledged by my creator!" I yelled in frustration, only to see my servant to flinch at my tone which I didn't care. I give no mercy.

"Y-Yes Master..."

"Good. Come here." I motioned her to come forward.

"W-What is it Master?" she whimpered with those green emerald orbs of hers as I roughly grabbed her chin to face me. Those sad and terrified green eyes. They were absolutely stunning to see her begging for mercy, to be afraid of me and wanting to escape. There's no way she can escape. I brought my face towards her, pressing my cheek against hers and whispered roughly.

"You're boring me. Maybe I should make things more interesting for us..." I smirked to only feel her tremble at my malicious words, dripped in venom.

"M-Mas-" I cut her off by forcefully gripping onto her small fragile neck of hers. She brought up both of her hands on my wrist to pull it off. No can do.

"What a bad choice you made, my dear." I growled, slowly crushing her neck until she could no longer fight back. I grinned evilly and proceed to slam her onto the wall. Blood was trickling down from her mouth and onto her chin.

"Scream for me... I want to hear you in horror and in pain." I chuckled evilly, tightening my grasp on her neck. But there was no sound except for a sickening noise from her neck.

"Ahhhhh~... Tsk. Damn... I was just having fun. What a lame trash she was." I sighed and dropped her lifeless body onto the ground making a loud thud.

I stared at her long black hair that has fallen onto her pale face, her green eyes in shock with no life in them. She was useless and didn't put much of a fight. Yet I didn't even hear her to scream. There's no pleasure in that. What troublesome woman.

"Hotaru, come." I called out to feel a presence appearing behind me. I knew that it was my one and loyal pet.

"You called?"

"I did... I want you to get rid of this disgusting trash."

"Hai. Was she not to your liking?"

"She didn't even put up of a fight. It was brutal to not hear her scream. There's no fun in that, don't you think?"

"Hai Master."

"Grab me another stupid human. One where they look vulnerable, trembling in fear, they fear death. Fear me." I chuckled and turned to face him.

"In cell A?" he asked, his amber eyes showing no emotion and red hair slightly covering his face. He was half human and half demon, based on my creations. I could create even more if I wanted to. It was all thanks to my creator I worship so much.

"That's right. Get a good one to satisfy my needs." I grinned.

"Yes Master."

"Oh... and one more thing, once you have given me a weak useless human for me to play with, I want you to capture her now. I want her for myself, my innocent angel. You know what to do. Follow her every move and don't get caught." I paused for a minute or so and thought about something else in mind. "Ah, I want you to capture her when she is alone and when the time is right. But make it fast. Do whatever you can to kidnap her but don't kill her. That would be my part." I grinned sadistically making him to smirk.

"Yes Master."

"Good, now go. You don't want me to get impatient now do you?" I saw him to stiffen up when I said this. Reason was because he know's how I don't like to give mercy to anyone. He knows I'm merciless, a killer, a psycho and I absolutely love to see people in fear. To see blood gushing out and to see everyone in pain. That's how I am. I love to kill.

"Did you hear me... Hotaru?" I said monotonously.

"With all due respect. Yes Master. I did."

"Then hurry up your stupid ass. Move it or you know the consequences."

"Yes Master Kurai."

"Very well." And with that, he vanished into his dark dust, bringing the trash I killed earlier, with him.

I rubbed my forehead as I was now alone in my chambers thinking about my devious plans. How I've waited for this moment to be with her in my possession. I would use her magic for all evil and destroy everything in my path that would go against me. After my creator and I have watched her from the Grand Magic Games, I was immediately drawn to her magic. Her power. Oh how wonderful this would be.

But at the same time, my creator seems to be blind of unconsciously drawn to her... in a word that disgusted my very well being. Not the way I wanted her power for myself but the other way. I did not dare to say it. I don't believe in such useless emotions. All I need is evil around the world. That way I can be pleased and show my creator the true meaning of darkness. If he doesn't take action soon, then I'd gladly will.

Soon... I would have her in my control and there would be more mercy. I would destroy herself, her emotions, her kindred spirit. Just everything about her and bring her to the darkness and use her power all for myself. I will do anything to make her fall into my hands. And she will not see the light anymore. I'll make sure of it.

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Cynthia's POV

It's been awhile since the last time I've seen Sting with the meeting of Helta to talk about my memories. He's been pretty busy with dealing his responsibilites of being Master of Sabertooth which we didn't get to see each other quite often. Sometimes we call each other on the phone and chat. But I missed his very being. To be held in his strong arms, giving me those kisses of his and hearing his voice.

"Man I'm so hungry!" Natsu whined, breaking my thoughts about Sting.

"We just ate a few minutes ago Natsu!" Lucy sighed in annoyance.

"Your stomach is like a black pit." I sneered making him to laugh.

"That's how Natsu is!" Happy wailed.

"Well... it wouldn't be too bad to stop at a bakery..." Erza commented with a grin plastered on her face making me and Lucy to sweat drop.

"So fast!" Gray chimmed.

"Ne, Cynthia-chan. When was the last time you've seen Sting?" Lucy smirked.

"Err... almost 2 weeks now." I said sadly.

"Can't believe we just heard the news of you dating him that long ago and since the mysterious island with KemoKemo...." Natsu said sadly when he said that.

"You missssss him!" Happy giggled and I patted his head.

"Yeah... I do. To be honest."

"Why don't you go visit him?" Erza added.

"I might do that later today. I have to even tell him something anyways."

"You're pregnant?! Oh my... Cynthia-chan! Don't tell me you are! Please tell me your lying!" Lucy said in horror.

"Nani?! You're pregnant!?" Natsu and Gray yelled in unison as irk marks appeared on their heads.

"Woah... a little too fast don't you think Cynthia-chan?" Happy smirked and I pinched his cheeks to stretch his face.

"I'm not pregnant you guys! Mataku..." I sighed and face palmed.

"Then what is it?" Erza asked before placing a hand on my shoulder.

"Err... something."

"You can always talk to us Cynthia. We're here for you."

"That's right! If Sting ever hurts you, I'll beat him to the pulp once more! Just like in the Games!" Natsu roared with a fist and grinned evilly.

"N-No! There's no need.... Thank you guys. I love you all!" I smiled nervously.

"No problem!" Lucy grinned.

"We always got your back." Gray smiled.

"Aye sir!" I chirped as we started to walk back home from our job.

"I can smell something... there's a town nearby!" Natsu exclaimed excitedly and started to dash towards it through the woods...which we couldn't even see the town. Possibly he could smell the food with that perk of his.

"Oi! Natsu!" Erza yelled.

"Geez... that idiot." Gray sighed.

"Here we go again." I said.

"You could say that again." Lucy sweat dropped as we started to follow the Fire Dragon Slayer into the town through the woods, who left us behind.

"Let's hurry. We don't want Natsu to end up in something...worse." Erza sighed.

"Or stupid." Gray nonchalantly said.

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"Where the heck can he be?" Erza said as we went deeper inside the forests but to our avail, we could see no sign of the town he mentioned, or the Salamander himself.

"This is getting creepy." I trembled in fear.

"Then you should call Sting!" Happy giggled.

"S-Shutup Happy!" I flicked his forehead while blushing and he winced.

"Now that you mention it... don't you feel something like something or someone has been following us ever since we got back from the job?" Erza said seriously and looked around our surroundings.

"Now that you mention it... I did feel something watching us... or to be more precise... me." I said worriedly and walked around for a few steps.

"Be careful Cynthia-chan!" says Lucy who got her whip out.

"Don't worry! I can handle myself. Thanks ! You guys watch yourselves." I smirked and re-quipped my spear out, as Erza got out her sword and Gray got into a fighting position.

"Happy! Can you look above ground if you can see anything?" Erza told the exceed who was looking around beside us.

"Aye Sir!" he yelled and flew up higher into the air.

"Anything yet?!" Gray yelled at Happy who was flying above us.

"Cynthia! On your left!" Happy shouted.

"Got it!" I nodded and walked up slowly toward the bush, preparing an attack if i was a huge beast or a person of a dark guild.

"Keep your eyes open everyone! They could be cornering us!" Lucy yelled.

"Already on it." Gray answered.

I took a few steps forward the bush and readied my spear in front of me. I heard a rustle from behind the bushes and I felt a sweat beads to trickle down on my face. Everyone and air felt tense as the rustling became even louder and louder.

Before I could even blink, my eyes widened as something jumped out of the bushes pouncing on me. I braced myself and accidentally threw my spear near Gray's face who barely dodged it and sent a glare at me. Thankfully it pierced through a tree bark and not him.

"Cynthia!", "Cynthia-chan!" everyone yelled out my name as I stared over to the person or beast that landed ontop of me.

"W-What..."

"Cynthia!" it yelled, making my eyes to go wide.

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Hotaru's POV

I sighed and rubbed my temples as I was teleporting myself to follow this woman that my Master wanted me to kidnap. Did she really have such immense power? I did not know. All I know I was that master and his creator... well our creator were the only ones who were watching the Grand Magic Games. As for me, I had no intervention of saying a word or to even take part.

Master never gave me a description of this woman and I think this would be a challenge. I love to go for a challenge. But if she was known as one of the strongest mages in her guild which I've heard rumors about, then I could possibly already tell her strong magical aura around her. Probably.

As I heard Master to call me within his chambers, I had to show no emotion whatsoever and saw another human being killed by my Master's hands. I slightly cringed at the sight and felt somewhat pity to her. My master.... was a mastermind, a merciless killer who just kills and doesn't want anything to get in his way. If he wants something, he'll get it.

Even though I am a full demon and was used to kill all purity and goodness around the world. I was different. I didn't felt like I wanted to become evil. I wanted to be part of humans, I wanted to know who it's like to be with them and not kill them. I wanted to understand how humans are and to communicate with them. I'm a beast, with no soul but created. I wanted to know how it's like to have a family, to have friends and to feel... loved.

There was just no hope in me of becoming close with humans, don't I? Even Master told me himself. I am none other than a tool. Nothing more or nothing less. I am a demon but I was given a human form to conceal my looks. I was thankful for it but I still had to act like a demon and show no emotions. I might as well give up hope now and forget about being with humans. After all I am a demon with no heart.

Gripping my thoughts away I heard a few voices coming near me. I stiffened up but went a nearby bush to watch these humans and their every movement. However I made sure to conceal my magic power so they wouldn't notice me too quickly. Or else my plan would fail to Master.

"Where the heck can he be?" I saw a red haired woman to call out and sigh in frustration.

"This is getting creepy." a girl with purple eyes and sand beach hair quivered at the forest surrounding them. Something told me that she was strong and I felt intimidated by her. Almost intrigued to know about her more.

"Then you should call Sting!" a blue flying cat? I presumed, to giggle at the girl.

"S-Shutup Happy!" I saw her to flick his forehead and her face turned a light pink. I was captivated by her beauty but I knew I couldn't do anything. I had to concentrate on my mission and forget about this woman in my mind.

"Now that you mention it... don't you feel something like something is following us ever since we got back from the job?" the red headed added and looked around. I made sure to keep hidden and not give out a hint or a movement for them to hear me.

"Now that you mention it... I did feel something watching us... or to be more precise.. me." the girl with the purple eyes said worriedly and walked around for a few steps.

"Be careful Cynthia-chan!" a blonde exclaimed and took out her whip.

"Don't worry! I can handle myself. Thanks ! You guys watch yourselves." purple eyes smirked and got out her spear with gold and white dust appearing on her hand. I felt a light pain surging through my skin to see it glitter around her. She was the light woman that Master was wanting to capture. She's the one! No wonder her powers are strong, her light didn't even reach me but it was strong enough to react with my flesh. Finally I found her! Took me the trouble to finding her.

"Happy! Can you look above ground if you can see anything?" the redheaded woman told the blue cat who agreed and flew up into the sky.

"Cynthia! On your left!" I heard the cat to shout. 'Crap!' my plan wasn't working as I thought it would be. Master wouldn't be pleased but he did told me to do force and do anything to get them out of my way to capture that woman in my arms.

I shifted a little from my spot, getting ready to pounce on the woman and teleport us quickly away. But before I could even move, something else pounced on her making everyone to shout out her name, Cynthia. 'So that's the maiden's name.' I thought with an evil grin on my face.

I look up to see the a guy with dark spiky blue hair and dark blue eyes who barely dodged the spear from 'Cynthia's' spear but landed onto a tree trunk. I gave a light chuckle to see him glare at her. That was very interesting to watch. Thankfully the creature jumped on her before I could even show my presence to them. That would be a trouble some effort to capture Cynthia.

"W-What..." she stuttered to look down at the creature on her top of her.

"Cynthia!" it yelled, making her eyes to go wide.

"Frosch?!" I heard all of them to yell in unison and stared at the frog creature or cat in disbelief.

"Fro thinks so, to!" it cheered.

Might as well leave before I get caught at any moment. I gave out an inaudible sigh escaping form my lips, and stared back towards the purple eyed girl as I disappeared from the scene to watch farther away, to avoid being catch.

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Ohhhhhh~ Trouble is comingggg ;DDDD

Short I know but.... this chapter to be honest was suppose to be longer... like the rest. But I felt like it wasn't fitting right. Two different emotions, I should say. This part was mysterious and the other one is.... you'll see later tonight c:

Hehe. ┐('～'；)┌