Sleeping with the enemy

[andrew_angel]

I don't like this, but it is my job. Lucifer has crossed a line this time. We know it was his blood used in the attack on Dan and the murder of Lucia. I grab what I need from my desk and slip into the ether finding him in Hell.

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[dr4gos]

I stand and thank Jared for his concern. I know there is about to be a raid on the club and have informed those who I wish to protect. But this... I am not pleased Jared never said a word about him, but he has now so he is forgiven.

"I will take into consideration what you have said and your concerns. If he is as dangerous as you think you must not have anymore contact with him, he will know you spoke of him."

I can see the fear in his eyes, it takes much to scare one like him. I clench my jaw and send a message to Lord Edward, One of my employees has come to me with great concerns in regards to a regular here, and one he is involved with. He is a mimic, Jared is frightened. He is here with me, I will wait for your instructions.

[edward_w]

The instant I get the message from Dragos I know I need to take action. If I can drop this one in their lap then my debt may be repaid.

I shift through the ether to Dragos' office at Strigoi.

I come out right in front of Dragos. "We have to take him to Anderson." I look at Jared. "You need to tell them what you know." I turn back to Dragos. "If they raid this place it will scare him off. None of this is good for the family, or for your business Dragos."

[__jared__]

They both look at me. This is why I came to Dragos, so I wouldn't have to go to Anderson! I shake my head no, "I've told you already. Why can't you tell him?!"

I stand up and pace, "He trusts me, ok? Fuck! Fine," I turn and look at them, "but I have to do this now and I need protection."

[edward_w]

I clench my jaw and go to Dragos' desk and use his phone. "I will ring Anderson and be sure of your terms."

I pick up the handpiece and dial Anderson's number. He picks up and I can tell by the tone in his voice when he answers that he isn't in the best of moods though it picks up when he realises it's me. He isn't alone either. I hear him tell whoever he is with to be quiet.

I get to the most important business first. "You have to stop the raid on Strigoi."

As expected he wants to know why and he doesn't sound to happy about it. I look at Jared then speak into the phone. "I have someone with me who has been on intimate terms with the person of interest you have been looking for. He wants a promise of protection Detective. As you would understand someone who would attack the three is someone to be extremely wary of." I don't use the word scared as no vampire wants to admit to that emotion.

[det_anderson]

As if my resources are not thin enough on the ground. I glance up at Andrew as I talk into the phone. "Alright, he has my word. I will send Andrew to collect him." He tells me where they are and to be discrete. Like I need to be told that. Vamps and their self importance.

I hang up. "All plans are put on hold." I cut my eyes to Gaspard. "Looks like you were right. He did talk to someone." I turn my attention back to Andrew. "You are to use the ether to go directly to Dragos' office at Strigoi. He has someone with information. Of course he wants protection which is why I am sending you."

[andrew_angel]

I stand and nod to them both and slip into and out of the ether. I nod at Dragos, I've never had any issues with him, he has always been very forthcoming. I look at Lord Edward and nod then turn to the vampire pacing back and forth.

Raising an eyebrow I look Dragos and he nods. Andre, this Jared. He works for me, he is the one with the information - and the need for protection.

Jared stops and looks at me and I see the same worry in his eyes I saw in Lord Gaspard's. "Alright Jared, come with me back to the Order and you will be safe."

I step closer and narrow my eyes, "But if this is any sort of trick you will die."

[__jared__]

I'm really fucked if they don't believe me. I really like Tomek, but he is skating a fine line I can't follow. When the angel shows up he is leery of me already.

"But if this is any sort of trick you will die."

I shake my head, "It is not death I fear."

[edward_w]

I look to Andrew and step between them. "I gave him my word you would protect him. Make sure you do."

I can understand why Jared is scared. I have met Tomek. It was few times during the war. He was very close to Gaspard. I know they were lovers.

I never did feel at ease when he was around and I heard of certain deaths. When these were discussed he would get a look in his eye. For a killer to be creeped out by an angel... one has to trust that instinct.

I step forward and take a hold of Andrews elbow. "I need to speak with you privately." I tilt my head toward the door. "Outside." I look at him directly. "To be sure of the terms."

[andrew_angel]

I tell Jared and Dragos we will only be a moment. I follow Lord Edward out of the office and close the door.

"I can not speak for Detective Anderson Lord Edward. I can however give my word that I will protect Jared as long as he is honest and forthcoming."

[edward_w]

I look at him with boredom. "Honestly Andrew I don't care about the details of Jared's protection. That is not why I needed to speak with you."

I lower my voice. "I have met Tomek in the past. During the war. An acquaintance only you must understand. But you do need to talk to Gaspard. They were lovers." I give a wry smile. "Well, that was until Michael came along. Then suddenly Tomek was out of the picture."

[andrew_angel]

My eyebrows shoot up, "Interesting."

Lord Gaspard knew Tomek quite well... if Lord Edward is speaking the truth. Damn I wish Elijah was working. He can read so well.

"Thank you Lord Edward, that is most helpful. We will most definitely contact Lord Gaspard."

I've never truly trusted the vampires so telling him I have Lord Gaspard at the Order is none of his business. I collect Jared and touch his arm and thank Lord Edward and Dragos again before taking Jared to the Order into yet another questioning room.

I have him in room 3E. Lord Edward gave me an interesting bit of information, if true. He states Lord Gaspard and Tomek were lovers, before Michael took Lord Gaspard away.

[det_anderson]

The realisation slams into me. "You were right Andrew, the three were not the target." I hang up and dial Dion. He answers immediately. "Pull the detail on the three, get them over to Michael's! Immediately

[__jared__]

Michael... I remember that name. Was one he mentioned would pay.

"He killed alot during the war, the ones you all could never pin on him. He's a mimic, that's how he does it. He really enjoys it, I mean really."

I pull my pack of smokes from my pocket and look at them, Andrew tell me to go ahead. As I light up the other one seems rather impatient. Blowing out smoke I notice my hand shaking.

"He talked about getting even with Lord Gaspard, he would shift into his form. Fucking looked just like him. He would have their walk down, their mannerisms. He watched a shit load of videos on that rocker guy, Meyers, till he got him down."

[det_anderson]

I rub my temple as I listen to him. My headache just got way worse. Why the fuck didn't he come forward earlier! I am not going to waste time questioning him on that though.

I move and lean down in his face placing both hands on the arms of his chair. "Places, did he mention any, places he had been, places that were important to him, places he hated, any fucking goddamn place at all?!"

[__jared__]

I think but shake my head, "He spoke of names but never any places."

I should have said something earlier I think. This is more than just a fucking game.

[det_anderson]

My frustration reaches critical. "He never took you anywhere?!" He shakes his head, no. "Fuck!" I stand and pace and think. Where the fuck would he go?!

We mostly went back to my place.

I turn back to him. "And you just came from Strigoi, you were starting your shift?"