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-8-

Demon

Warlock's POV

As I was waiting for Henry to return, I began to grow impatient, pacing back and forth in place, already anxious just to be able to draw some blood for tonight.

Oh...the thought of my hands covered in a victims blood.

It makes me shiver with pleasure.

"Fucking hell. Henry is lagging." I grunted and closed my eyes so I could focus and pin point Henry's location. It did not take long for me to find out where he was. To my surprise, there was a stray demon hanging around where Henry is at.

But to my even greater surprise, Prince was there too.

Fuck.

I bet that little fucker is trying to come after MY boy.

"We'll see about that." I frowned, and traveled through the shadows to make the trip short and quick. Expecting to see a huge mess when I arrived, I leaned out of the shadows and stood protectively in front of Prince.

"W-Warlock?! Where on earth did you come from?!" His sweet voice rang in my ears.

I turned my head slightly to look in his direction. "You don't wanna know beautiful." I smirked. Then I focused my attention back to the demon in front of me, who had revealed his true form by now. Red skin, flaming horns, long claws and tail.

"Stay behind me." I instructed him, and feeling a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach when I felt him cling onto my arm.

"This can't be happening. I knew demons were real but- they look even scarier up close!" Prince's voice was shaky, he was scared.

For some reason, that hurt me to see him like this. I hope he doesn't feel that way about me when he realizes I'm one of the things he fears.

"Well, if it isn't Warlock. Got infatuated with a human slut now huh?" The demon taunted. I glared at him. The fool had the nerve to disrespect my boy in front of me.

"Henry! Take Prince- and get out of here." I called out to Henry, watching as he emerged from the shade of a tree trunk and made his way over to us.

"Got it. You can handle this by yourself right?" He asked.

I nodded once. "No sweat. I got it covered."

"But... Warlock... how are you-" Prince looked up at me with worried eyes and I gave him a small smile. "That's a secret." I winked.

He gave me an amused grin, and went over to Henrys side. "If you win, I'll give you a reward!" He announced as he was heading in the direction where he came from.

I raised an eyebrow. "Well- that certainly made things interesting." I focused entirely on the demon now, seeing at how he was looking around for any means of escape.

Once Prince and Henry were out of view- I cracked my knuckles and morphed into my demonic form, which was similar to the demon in front of me, but all of my details were a midnight ebony color with some purple hues. My skin color remained pale.

"This should be fun." I smirked.

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Prince's POV

As Henry led me throughout the denser parts of the woods, I couldn't help but worry for Warlock's safety. How could he take down a... a demon?!

I didn't even know demons were real!!

I gripped the full bucket of water in my hands.

"So... you must be Henry right?" I asked, trying to break the uncomfortable silence between us. He smiled over at me. "Yes sir. That's my name!"

I was quite surprised at his cheery tone. Honestly this was not the sort of company I was expecting Warlock to have.

I didn't mind it though. It's a breath of fresh air to me having someone this positive.

No shade to Snap.

"Well, Henry, my name is Prince." I was seriously about to stop to do a bow but this was not the time or the place. He still kept on that same bright smile.

"Prince! Well it's good to finally meet you. Though I do wish it was under better circumstances." His smiled morphed into a more awkward one.

"Same here Henry. Um... do you really think Warlock will be okay?" I kept turning around to see if I could see anything but obviously there was nothing.

"Of course! Let's just say- he's used to dealing with them." Henry said the last part rather slowly.

"So... he's like... a hunter?" I tilted my head to the side.

He looked up for a moment, almost thoughtfully.

"Technically. Yes." He finally nodded to my question and I nodded in response. Hm... so he was a demon hunter. That was such a dangerous job wasn't it?

The familiar gates of the orphanage made me sigh out in relief, feeling already so safe to just be around the area of my home.

"He must be very brave." I randomly stated.

"Warlock? Pfft. Well- I guess you could say that!" Henry held back his laughter which made me crack a smile. "Are you like his... side kick?" I pouted my lips.

"Hey! We are the same ranks in hunters I assure you! We're more like, partners in crime." He seemed almost offended at me saying he was a sidekick.

Then, he froze.

I stopped in my tracks and turned to face him, clear confusion etched onto my face. "Is something wrong?" My mind went directly to thinking I had offended him.

"No! It's... I think I've escorted you far enough don't you think?" His awkward smile returned.

I glanced back at the orphanage building. "Well- we've only passed the gates. Don't you want to come in for some tea?"

"Uh... No... that's okay! Besides, I should probably head back to Warlock. Just to make sure his ass didn't get roasted." He backed up a bit.

"But- I thought he was okay? Are you telling me you're worried?" I was about to head back in the direction of the river.

"No!! We just have something important to do afterwards. We can't waste anymore time here. Forgive me. I gotta go." He sent me an apologetic look and started going back to the riverside.

I was so tempted to tag along with him, but I had faith that they were both okay.

I bit my lip, and hesitantly turned around, walking to the front door of the orphanage and opening it. The party was still going and I placed the bucket next to the other ones in the kitchen.

I was so mentally and physically exhausted from today, I just wanted to go to bed already.

"Ayo! What took you so long?" Snap immediately made his way over to me and I mustered up a fake smile.

"I got distracted by some cute little squirrels! Oh- and I also bumped into Warlock's friend Henry." I said, partially telling the truth.

I saw Snaps eyes slightly widen at my words and he cleared his throat. "Oh? Did you now?" He asked me.

I nodded.

I waited for us to cut the cake and sing happy birthday to him before I could actually say that I was exhausted. I didn't wanna miss out on something so special for him.

Thankfully, I forced myself to make it through. I legitimately had fun, even if I was a little shaken up through most of it.

"Snap. Um... I'm actually really tired so... I think I'm gonna go lay down or something." I rubbed my forehead and exhaled deeply.

"Alright... are you sure you're okay? You look like you saw a ghost." He pointed out.

Try a demon sweetie.

"I'm good. Just tired. Enjoy your party Snap- you deserve it!" I pulled him in for a hug, which he returned ever so generously.

"Happy Birthday." I whispered to him and he smiled.

"Thank you. Now rest up- you got double the chores since I helped you today!" He grinned.

I pouted.

"That isn't fair! You didn't do anything else today!" I crossed my arms after pulling away from the hug.

"Well- I'm the birthday boy so-" He shrugged and I rolled my eyes in amusement.

"Whatever you say! I'm going to bed!" I spun around dramatically and headed to our room, closing the door behind me but not locking it.

"Ugh... god... finally I can take these off." I said out loud, unbuttoning my tight pants and slipping them down along with my underwear. I took struggled to lift my top over my head since it clung to me but I eventually managed to take it off.

I admired my body in the full body mirror, turning around and pouting my lips. I slipped into my ridiculously short, satin shorts and a spaghetti strap matching satin crop top. I hopped into my bed and sighed loudly.

"Mm... feels so nice..." I mumbled into the bed sheets and rolled over- trying to clear my head so that I could fall asleep easier. However my mind kept wandering back to Warlock, and I started to grow worried again.

I shoved my face into the pillow.

Nope.

I sat up, frustrated, and climbed out of bed. I made my way over to the window and opened it so the cool breeze and moonlight could come in.

Then- I noticed a figure in the trees. I couldn't make out who or what it was- but it definitely was something.

Unless my paranoid ass was imagining things.

Hm... should I pull a blonde move and go out to investigate by myself without telling anyone?

Probably not...

I turned around and almost fucking screamed when I realized Warlock was standing right behind me the entire time.

"Are you lost babygirl?" He teased.

Ah- this bitch.

"Warlock!! How in the hell did you get into my room?! I didn't even see how-" My brain was having a hard time processing this whole situation.

He pressed his finger against my lips, silencing me and he smirked down at me. "That's my secret."

He stood back, and very clearly made it obvious that he was checking me out. His eyes wandering down my barely covered body made me flustered, so I crossed my arms over my chest in embarrassment.

"I always knew you had a nice body but damn... now I'm really certain." He said out loud.

"Keep your impure thoughts to yourself sir!" I huffed. "I noticed you... you don't even have a mark or a scratch- let alone any injuries." I looked around and any exposed part of his skin.

"I told you I could handle myself. Pretty simple really." He sat down on MY bed and I frowned playfully.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Nothing. Why?" He looked at me.

"You're on MY bed." I stepped in front of him and was ready to yank him off because I was worried someone might come in here and catch him.

I was caught off guard when he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me down on top of him, letting himself fall back and he laid comfortably on the soft mattress and sheets.

"That's funny- I would prefer to have YOU in MY bed." He whispered in my ear teasingly.

I pressed my arms on his chest and lifted my upper body off of him, making it so that I was essentially straddling him. "Don't say such things!" I felt my cheeks were heating up with every second.

"Fuck..." He whispered and I was confused for a moment but then I felt it-

Oh dear lord...

Where's my holy cross at-

Father forgive me for what I'm about to do-