Slipping in and out of unconsciousness, Sheena didn't know how long she had been left hanging where she was--minutes, hours, even days could have passed, and she wouldn't have known. She did know that the maniac who had bound and gagged her had finally managed to push her past her pain tolerance, but she had still refused to scream or whimper--in
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"You're so young to endure that." He said.
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Confused, she only managed a questioning sound through the gag.
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Let's remove the gag first. "There. Can you speak now?"
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So, one could imagine her surprise when he took off her gag and asked her to speak. But in that one simple action, he had to step closer, and although still hazy, she could see him better. Swallowing several lungfuls of air, she coughed slightly before finally speaking in a hoarse voice.
"Se-Sebastian?"
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"Hm? What's the meaning of this? I never met you before."
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"I met...I met a Sebastian in one...in one of the libraries here."
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Ah, that explains it. She met another one. Drat. And he wanted to be King of this place besides Alucard the No Life King.
Still, perhaps he can pick up the work of that double right after him and do a much better job.
"You can tell me all about him later." Sebastian said in a gentle voice. "However, if you know that I'm a demon, I won't let you go without a price."
Oh, Sebastian. He did helped people and let them go without expecting payment. But tonight, he's going to play with this one.
"If I help you," said the demon with a sly grin. "You'll be my pet for tonight. What is your choice?"
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She let her head fall to her chest, trying to decide what to do. She was exhausted--both mentally and physically--and was now running on pure adrenaline. She knew she couldn't stay here much longer, but if she refused him, who knew how long it would take before someone else came along?
But a pet? In her condition? Confused, she raised her head to look at him. "Are...are you sure?" Her speech was still slow and awkward and it frustrated her.
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"Of course. I would like to have you. I'll take care of you and you can entertain me. Your soul would still be yours. I would like your company. You'll be mine for 24 hours." He said slowly so she can catch his words. "Hurry, dear. Make your choice right now. You're bleeding to death here."
Sebastian, Sebastian, if only he plays nice and stop being mean, but he wanted to play on her fears, torment, pain, and confusion. Evil creature.
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Her eyes narrowed in concentration as he spoke. He wanted her. At least he doesn't beat around the bush, she thought wryly. Although what he wanted from a body as abused as hers was, she didn't know, but she really didn't want to take the chance of someone offering her a...less civil...choice in the matter
Finally, she nodded.
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But as good as his word, he broke the chains around her wrist and ankles as if they were twigs, thus freeing her from the bonds.
But the blood she loss...is food. He is hungry. He then kneel in front of her once she's on the ground. "Stand still." He said to her and took one of her arms and lick her blood clean with his tongue. Since he can't devour on souls, blood is the next line of choice for food.
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She couldn't help the sharp intake of breath or the whimper that escaped when she collapsed against him as she landed on the floor. The release of her arms and legs brought a sudden rush of blood to them, alerting her to the pain there.
He really didn't have to tell her to stand still--she was doing so anyway, letting all those pinpricks run their course through her before she even tried to move. Of course, he had another idea, and even taking her arm brought about a slight whimper. Then, she was silent, her eyebrow raised as she watched with interest while he cleaned the blood off her.
Demons drank blood, too?
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"Oh, that's right. You're my pet now." He said in a bemused tone. He was a menace to her in the beginning and now the mask is dropped. He looks more benign and gentle as he usually acts toward most residents of the Hotel. "All of that blood loss can give you a headache."
He then hoisted her up in his arms and carried her off. "Off to my lair we go." He chirped in his playful tone and took her out of the room into the hallways of the Hotel.
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She had no strength to resist him as he lifted her, and her pride wouldn't let her. She had made him a promise and wasn't going to back down. She did, however, flinch and clutch at him as the new motion of her body sent shock waves of pain through her.
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Once he arrived, he just lay her down on the soft bed and then stood back to let her rest.
"Would you like anything to drink or eat? Water perhaps?" He pets her hair, in a soothing manner.
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Despite her rattled nerves, she couldn't help closing her eyes and leaning against him as he carried her, her injured arms providing insufficient cover. She had almost fallen asleep when she felt herself being lowered on to the bed, and her eyes popped open, thinking this was the time he would make her his "pet". After all, he had taken care of her...
Imagine her surprise when he didn't make any moves in that direction, and instead offered her food and drink while touching her hair gently. Unsure and confused about what was going on, she nodded. "Water, please," she croaked slowly.
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