Chapter 9 - An Alliance or Something More?

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Scott smiled satisfied when he was sure that Niki wouldn't warn Xornoth or Joey. Stretching out his wings, the cyanet took flight.

Frankly, Scott didn't know where he was going. His instinct was guiding him. But soon enough, Scott found himself in the swamp. In the Cod Empire.

The cold hearted boy couldn't help but smile upon realizing where he was. The cyanette stepped onto the ground, feeling the snow crunch underneath his boots. So what if he left footprints? Let them think that the cod boy was dead. Then they won't bother to check.

Walking up to the wooden shack, Scott rapped on the door one, two, three times.

"Coming!" Cried out a voice. Scott smiled as Jimmy opened the door.

Upon seeing the 'demon' at his door, Jimmy immediately tried closing the door. However, Scott stopped the door from shutting with his foot.

"I just want to talk." Scott's mouth curved into a mischievous grin.

Jimmy opened his door slightly. "Wh-What do y-you want?" Scott's smile faded. He heard the noticeable fear that laced the voice of the boy in front of him. He could see the clear panic painted on his face.

"Can't I just visit?" Scott said, the cold tone never leaving his voice.

"I- What do you want," Jimmy repeated with a more firm but still shaky voice.

Scott hooked Jimmy's chin. The icy demon rubbed his thumb against the cod hybrid's face. Jimmy winced at the sudden cold that was touching his skin. Jimmy whimpered softly, scared. As if it burned him, Scott immediately removed his hand from Jimmy's face.

"Can I come in?" Scott's voice was gentle. Gentle but threatening. Firm. Firm but loose. A request. Requesting but a demand.

"I-" Jimmy stumbled over his words, trying to decline. But he was scared what would happen if he said no. But what would happen if he allowed the demon into his home? "Sure." Well, it would probably be safer to let the demon in than keep him out.

Scott's smile appeared again and he stepped into the home. It was warm inside. But Scott's icy aura immediately chilled the house to the bone. Literally.

"What do you want?" Jimmy's voice was now demanding. Why this demon was in his house. What did he want from him.

Scott gave a mocked pout. "Can't I just talk with you?"

Jimmy stumbled over his words, trying to figure out what to say. "I- Uh- Well-"

In a blink of an eye, Scott was behind Jimmy. His arms wrapped around the boy's waist and Scott's other hand gently caressed Jimmy's face.

"Pl- Please get off me," Jimmy whimpered. To his surprise, Scott backed off.

"Tell you what," Scott said, his face in front of Jimmy's. "I'll make an alliance with you. I'll protect you. I've already decided to be gentle on you with the snow and all." Jimmy was unsure whether Scott's kindness was genuine or if it were manipulation. But he could protect himself if Scott was lying right? And even if he couldn't, Lizzie would help him. She was his seabling after all.

Scott's voice broke Jimmy out of his trance. "Well?"

The blond looked up into Scott's icy blue eyes. "Uh- I- I mean- Sure? I guess-?"

Scott beamed. "Good! I'm going to get going now." Scott left but not before swiftly planting a gentle kiss on the Codfather's face.

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I'll be honest. Writing about Scott flirting with Jimmy is addicting. Also. Trying out a new format