Demons in the Shadows

27-

I gave a small nod and kissed her deeply as a bright light filled the room. The next thing I knew we were outside a trailer house. I raised a brow and looked at the door, recognizing it as Carl's. This wouldn't be pretty. "Just stay close." I went to the door and knocked.


Misty-

I sniffled, a tear rolling down my cheek. "Promise? Never ever?" I looked down, fixing his ruffled shirt, trying to not look like a total cry baby.


Sam-

I swallowed hard and gave a very slight nod. "Yeah....for once..." I couldn't take my eyes from his and I could feel my heart speed up a bit faster. "For once...I actually felt...rested...and...safe.."


Carl-

I had my eyes shut tight, my fingers curled tight enough I bet my knuckles were white. Noises caught in my throat before they could escape, and a few tears might have slipped down my cheek. When she finished, my body slumped into the couch and I didn't want to move. "You should go lay down," I said, then a knock came to the door. Great. I tried to sit up, grunting and grimacing the whole way.

Adele~
I got to the door before he did and opned it . I saw the man I had seen before but then there was a girl clinging to him for dear life. I raised an eyebrow and looked at him. "Before oyu ask... we will go... both of us." I said looking back at Carl for reassurance.

Micahel~
I nodded and moved catching her lips kissing her deeply. The kiss flowed with love and passion. My hands rest on her lower back holding her close to me.

Korum~
I watched her and let my lips grow closer and closer to hers. "I am glad I could protect you." I whispered grinning.

Sam-

I gave a small smile, closing the little bit of distance so our lips were practically touching. "You gonna kiss me and leave?" I whispered, not daring to move away but not wanting to get any closer. My heart trembled in both anticipation and fear, fear that he'd hurt me like everyone else.


Misty-

I kissed him back and sniffled, clinging to the shirt I'd just fixed. The world melted away, and I didn't care that we were in a coffee shop, or that people might be staring. All I cared about was him.


27-

I watched Carl give a slight nod and raised a brow. "Alright then," I took in their appearance and sighed. "You'll have an escort waiting for you on the other side." I reached into my trench coat and pulled out the handgun I'd used on Korum, Rhi, and Sam and aimed it at Carl first. "This won't hurt." With two quick shots they both disappeared in a flash of bright light and I sighed, putting the pistol away. "Ready?" I turned my attention back to Rhi. "One more stop."


Savage-

I stood, waiting for the new comers to arrive. It'd been a long time since I'd been in this wing, since Manus came to us, and I couldn't help feel a small surge of excitement. I kept my emotions under control though, making myself appear calm and collected on the outside. There was a flash of light, and I smiled. "Welcome, Adele and Carl, to The Grid."

Sam-

I gave a small smile, closing the little bit of distance so our lips were practically touching. "You gonna kiss me and leave?" I whispered, not daring to move away but not wanting to get any closer. My heart trembled in both anticipation and fear, fear that he'd hurt me like everyone else.


Misty-

I kissed him back and sniffled, clinging to the shirt I'd just fixed. The world melted away, and I didn't care that we were in a coffee shop, or that people might be staring. All I cared about was him.


27-

I watched Carl give a slight nod and raised a brow. "Alright then," I took in their appearance and sighed. "You'll have an escort waiting for you on the other side." I reached into my trench coat and pulled out the handgun I'd used on Korum, Rhi, and Sam and aimed it at Carl first. "This won't hurt." With two quick shots they both disappeared in a flash of bright light and I sighed, putting the pistol away. "Ready?" I turned my attention back to Rhi. "One more stop."


Savage-

I stood, waiting for the new comers to arrive. It'd been a long time since I'd been in this wing, since Manus came to us, and I couldn't help feel a small surge of excitement. I kept my emotions under control though, making myself appear calm and collected on the outside. There was a flash of light, and I smiled. "Welcome, Adele and Carl, to The Grid."

Korum~
My eyes searched her face before taking in a deep breath. "Too lazy to leave..." I whispered. I moved and almost kissed her waiting to see what she would do. My arms tightened on her. I hoped that she would see past my too lazy thing... because truth is.. I didnt want to leave.

Michael~
I held her close to me as we kissed in a assionate embrace. I could hear the comments but they didnt matter to me... she was the one who owned me. I took in a shaky breath. "Lets go home." I whispered against her lips.

Rhianna~
I looked at him and gave a small nod. I held in the tears when he shot them. I dont know why.. but it seemed so sad that they were in the shape they were in. I sniffled a bit and clung to him fighting with all of me to stop myself from taking advantage of him.

Adele~
I looked at her with an eyebrow raise and a semi shocked look on my face. "Where...? Who are you? How do you know us...?" I asked a little on the defensive side. I quickly took Carl's hand and watched her. I didn't trust her...

Sam-

I didn't move, waiting for his lips to touch mine. "To lazy huh?" I whispered, my breath quickening. "Well maybe I can keep you lazy for a while." I hoped he was just kidding about the lazy thing, but I didn't hope for to long before I tucked it away, figuring it was better to just leave it be just in case he wasn't. That way I didn't get hurt.


Misty-

I gave a small nod,kissing him as often as he would permit me, making no move to..well...move. I didn't want to stop, and I didn't care who was watching. I was to caught up in the emotions of it all.

27-

I kissed the top of her head and rubbed her back, putting the gun away before letting the bright light take us again. This time, we appeared in front of a coffee shop and I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. "The couple in there," I said gesturing towards Misty and Michael. I wasn't quit sure how to approach this, I'd never engaged a couple before. I walked with Rhi inside and took a deep breath, making my way over to them.

Savage-

I smiled and held up two files. "I was briefed," I said with a small bow. "My name is Shilo Savage, you may call me what you wish." I held out a welcoming arm to usher them forward. "You are on what we call The Grid. It's the operating center for people like us, who go and offer redemption to the demons, and if necessary, put them to rest. The Grid is an in between, neither Heaven, nor Earth, nor Hell." Was this to much information to give at once? It's been so long...

Spoiler:

Korum~
I chuckled and moved to press my lips against hers. My arms pulled her semi on top of me. I let my hands rest on her hips and I kissed down her neck. "Too lazy to move." I mumbled against her skin feeling a heat grow inside of me.

Michael~
I heard footsteps and pulled away winking at Misty. My eyes flickered over to a man in a trench coat. 'Wonderful'. I thought looking at him. I looked next to him to the girl with him. I raised an eyebrow at her. Her face looked familiar I just didn't know how.

Rhianna~
I looked at the man and woman and buried my face into 27's shoulder. I could feel the man's eyes one me. We had met in a couple of years ago and he was the best friend of the man I dated who left me. He was a nice guy though.. messed up.. but all around nice guy. He wouldn't shut up about the girl of his dreams which I noted seemed he had her now.

Adele~
I watched him for a little while before stepping forward being careful of Carl. My hand gripped his.. because honestly..? I was terrified of what I had gotten myself into. Terrified that I might have made the wrong decision... though... I knew there was no turning back.

Sam-

I grinned a bit into the kiss as I all to willingly returned the gesture. "Oh ya?" I said softly, enjoying the heat that started to race through my body and the twinges of want that started to tug at me. My hands slid under his shirt and I let the tips of my fingers trace across his skin. "That's a shame."

27-

I held Rhi a bit closer to me on instinct and gave a small smile. "Hello...If I could, I'd like to have a word with both of you. My name is 27." I held out my hand to shake Michael's, my eyes flickering between the two.

Misty-

I tensed a bit and found myself almost clinging to Michael. The man looked familiar, like someone I'd glanced out of the corner of my eye with nightmarish things that I thought were a trick of my mind. I wasn't sure I trusted the guy, but I knew Michael would keep me safe.


Carl-

I blinked as I felt Adele's hand tighten on mine. I sighed and gave her hand a light squeeze back and followed slowly, hoping I wasn't running into things. "You will be staying here, there are others that are new as well, don't worry. If you don't meet them by chance, you'll meet them in training which will start in a few days. We like to give everyone a couple days to adjust," I heard Savage say as he walked. He seemed a bit excited over the whole thing and I wondered if he just didn't get out much.

Korum~
I chuckled and looked at her. "You sure...?" I asked whispering against her warm skin. I shivered as her fingertips brushed my chest and I couldn't help but smile.

Michael~
I watched him for a few minutes before taking his hand. "Pleasure." I said in a casual tone. I looked at Mis and nodded. "He is okay..." I think. I stood an arm around Misty's waist and gestured for him to walk out.

Adele~
I looked at Carla and back at Savage. My eyes studied him and I could hear the excitement in his voice. "YOu seem... very.. happy aobut this whole thing." I said in a quite voice. I knew how to lead Carl or well.. I acted like I did. If he ever got close to running into a wall or something I gave his hand a quick tug.

Sam-

"Mhm," I murmured, smiling a bit at the shiver that ran through him. "If you're to lazy to move..you might be to lazy for other things.." I gave him another kiss as I snuggled up to him so there was no space between us. He was so warm...so strong..I liked it. I cursed myself for thinking in such a manner, but I couldn't help it.

27-

I gave a small nod and lead Rhi out and waited for the other two. As soon as they were out of the coffee shop, time stood still and everything froze around us. I turned and looked at them, hiding a slight smile at Misty's wide eyes, though it was obvious she was now terrified. "I have a business proposition for you," I said, turning my attention to Michael.

Savage-

I looked over at her and couldn't help feeling my smile grow. "I am," I chuckled. "I haven't welcomed new comers in over...oh. ..a thousand years." I shook my head and sighed. "Your styles sure change quickly. Of course, I thought the same thing when I met 27, he was brought to my office the moment he got here. Such a special case." I turned my eyes to Carl. "And you, Mr. Knight, are a special case yourself. I actually have something for you."

Carl-

My interest perked slightly and I glanced in his direction with a raised brow but didn't say anything. I was grateful that Adele wasn't letting me walk into anything...that would have been embarrassing. I gave her hand another small squeeze to let her know everything would be okay.

Korum~
I chuckled and held her closer to me. "Oh yeah?" I whispered burying my face into her hair. She fit perfectly into my arms. I sighed against her warmth and I wathed her for a bit. She was beautiful to say the least. I couldn't help but smile.

Micahel~
I watched him for a little bit and looked at Misty. "It will be okay." I said assuring her though I had no idea what was going on. "What is it?" I asked watching him.

Rhianna~
I watched the girl with the man and bit my lip. I moved from 27 and stood in front of her. My eyes held hers for a good bit. "D-don't worry." I whispered softly. "i.. we.. aregood." I managed before my words were choaked in my throat.

Adele~
I smiled a bit at him and got really close to him. "Told you so." I whispered feeling pround that I did in fact know they could use them. I slowly started to trust Savage fro an odd reason but he didn't seem like an idiot and like he had a good head on his shoulders.

Sam-

"Yup.. .pity too. .. " I said as I let my fingers trail down towards his pants, just sort of exploring. I could feel a craving for him starting to build inside me, and I wanted to just scream. It was so frustrating, I wasn't supposed to like him, but here I was, lost in the whirlwind of emotions. I closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of him so close to me as I wrestled with myself over what I should do. Finally, I made myself sit up. "I should shower," I heard myself say before I started to move to the edge of the bed.

27-

I watched Rhi go as I explained the demon situation and how we were in need of help on the Grid in combating the forces that seemed to continually grow. I also explained how no one would remember their existence, it would be as if they had never been born. I turned my attention to him, but found my eyes continually wandering to Rhi to make sure she was alright. It felt strange without her beside me, almost empty.

Misty-

I blinked at her and clung to Michael, swallowing hard. I wasn't totally sure I believed her but she seemed genuine. I just wasn't quite sure how to handle all this, I'd never encountered anything like it. Time stopping, men in trench coats carrying swords and talking about demons. It was like something from a movie...a horror movie.

Carl-

I refrained from an eye roll, but held tight to her, still grateful for her to be my eyes. The further we walked with her guiding the way, the more I felt saddened at the thought that they could give me my sight. Not because I liked being blind, but I enjoyed having her so close to me, having her be my guide and my light in the dark world that had consumed me since I was young. I felt a somber silence take over me as I thought about this.

Savage-

I finally came to a stop in front of their quarters and smiled brightly at them both. "Here is where you'll be staying, I hope you don't mind staying together. You'll have a few days to regroup and sort out your thoughts before we start you on training. Anything you need should be in there, if we missed anything, there is a call button on the wall and just speak into the little speaker next to it to tell us what you need, and we'll get it for you."

Korum~
I watched her for a little bit before sitting up. I gave a small nod. "Alright." I said. "I'll make breakfast. Anything you want?" I said standing up and running my fingers through my hair. My emotions were high and I could tell that this want for her wouldn't end. When this happened.. I cooked. Yeah so I cook doesn't mean anything. I wanted to be a chief and I was trying to find a good school to go to before all this happened.

Rhi~
I watched the girl for a long time before gulping. "It... It will be okay." I managed to say. I dared to look at 27 my own fear building. I.. he was just 10 feet from me but it already seemed like to long. My heart had an ever growing hole in it as I saw the distant. I took in a shaky breath and turned my attention back to the girl. "I was scared too...." I whispered looking down at my feet.

Michael~
I didn't know who to focus on... the chick or the dude telling my about demons. I sighed and rubbed my face. My arm stayed perfectly around misty. I wasn't letting her go this time. "If you will excuse us... we... need to talk about this for a moment alright...?" I said looking at Rhi then to Misty.

Adele~
I gave a small nod and smiled a bit at him. "Thank you Savage..." I said in a very gentle tone. "Will we be seeing you again?" I asked. I leaned into Carl my eyelids feeling heavy. I couldn't figure out what was going on but I liked being close to him. I mean here was a guy who I wanted to drown at the park and now my heart flutters when he talks and the only place I really feel safe is right next to him. I took in a breath and shook my head of the feelings.

Sam-

"Anything," I managed to say before quickly going into the bathroom and shutting the door. I had found myself undressing him in my mind every time I looked at him, and I knew that was a bad thing. I couldn't get a hold of myself. Quickly I undressed and climbed into the shower letting a blast of cold water sort of shock me awake, hoping it'd clear my mind. I quickly turned on some hot water and washed myself, but towards the end found myself reluctant to get out, almost hoping he'd come join me. A small groan of frustration escaped my lips and I hit my head repeatedly against the wall in small bumps, thinking maybe I could knock some sense into it that way.

Misty-

I opened my mouth in an attempt to say something, but nothing came out. I felt Michael's eyes on me and I looked up at him, searching his face, wondering what he was thinking.

27-

I gave a small nod. "I will return on the marrow, if you wish." I took Rhi by the arm and pulled her to me, though I was gentle, I was almost desperate to fill that hole again.

Savage-

I smiled and nodded. "Yes, in a few days. Some of your training will be with me." I could feel the tired look on my face and in my voice. I couldn't help it though, Manus had slowly gotten less and less tolerant of the demons that wandered, and mercy was no longer part of his vocabulary when it came to them. I was waiting for the day when he would exclude giving them the option of redemption all together, and become a prisoner like them.

Korum~
I heared the bangs in the bathroom and I frowned a bit. I sat down my knife I was using to cut apples with and went to the door. I knocked before entering. Steam poured out and I felt like I couldn't breathe with all of the moisture. I turned on the fan and felt relief when it was all gone. "Sam?" I asked gently. "You alright?"

Michael~
I didn't even comment to them. My eyes watched hers and love poured out. I opened my mouth to say somethig but closed it. I gulped and pressed my lips to her forehead. "My apartment?" I asked softly.

Rhi~
I tucked myself into his side and buried my face in him. After a few moments I looked up at him. "You alright?" I managed to ask in a whisper. I was wondering if he felt that hole... That want... The need for me. If he didnt... Then I felt pathetic.

Adele~
I have a small nod and looked at Carl. "Ready to go in?" I asked softly my hand on the doornob. Would it just be us? Or were we sharing with other people? I had no idea and I kinda hoped for the alone time with him.

Sam-

A blush filled my cheeks but I didn't stop hitting my head. "Yup," I said, staying under the water, my head bangs getting a bit harder since he'd actually came into the bathroom and started up a whole knew stream of fantasies in my mind. I hate men, I really do.

27-

I watched her and disappeared with her to my personal apartment that I kept while on Earth. "I. . .am better now. . ." I said, unsure how to explain the hole I felt when she was away from me.

Misty-

I nodded and snuggled into his side, closing my eyes. I was hoping that when I opened them I'd be waking up with him and that this would all be some crazy dream. Unfortunately, when I did open them we were still walking to his apartment and everything was very real. The world had gone back to moving as if nothing had happened, and I wondered if maybe I had been seeing things, or had a waking dream.

Carl-

I nodded, holding to her hand. I was definitely ready to relax after everything that had happened. I heard Savage say the others were in an apartment just down the hall, so I figured it was just us, which honestly would be nice.

Korum~
I frowned not totally believing here. I went to the curtain my hand o it. "I don't believe you." I said in a gentle tone. I sighed and tried to stop my racing thoughts. I dropped my hand from the curtain and sat at the bottom of the tub waiting for her to respond. My inner demons thrashed in my head a d heart.

Michael~
We got inside my apartment and we sat on the couch. I held her close to me and my thoughts rushed with all of what the man had said. "What... Do you want to do?" I asked holding her. I snuggled her for a good long moment.

Rhi~
I bit my lip. "What did you feel?" I whispered after a long pause of us just walking. I felt warm and wanted to always feel warm and loved.

Adele~
I relaxed hearing that we would be alone. My heart fluttered as we walked inside and looked around. The place was huge and my eyes widened. "It's huge!" I said a little excitement running through me. I had never had such a big place! For once I felt like everything was gunna be okay

Sam-

"I'm fine," I muttered again, still hitting my head. He was right there, I could see his hand on the curtain out of the corner of my eye and I found myself wishing he'd pull the curtain away and just take me right there. I groaned and hit my head against the wall just a little bit harder. I hated my thoughts, it was like living inside a teenage girl's head sometimes. . .probably because I never really got the chance to be a teenager. .. but still.

Misty-

I snuggled up to him, clinging tightly to him. I thought for a minute and took in a shaky breath. "It sounds scary. .." I said softly.

27-

"A hole," I said softly, holding her a bit tighter at the memory. "A growing, painful, hole..." I kissed her head and pulled her into the apartment and sat down with her.

Carl-

"Is it?" I asked, casting my dark eyes around as if I could look over the whole place. It sounded loud and it felt open.

Korum~
I heard her bang her head harder and I stood up shedding my clothing and got in wit her to make her stop. I wrapped my arms aroud her and pulled her to me. My demons screamed more and more and I tried to ignore them but they wouldn't shut up.

Michael~
I gave a small nod. "It does... We dot have to if you don't want to." I said gently. I was actually kinda entranced by the idea of that place and the people. But... Misty and her grandfather were close... And I knew it would e hard for her to let go.

Rhi~
I took in a deep breath sitting on his lap my hads under his shirt the want for his skin against mine was becoming almost imbarable. "I.. Felt a hole... Like my heart had been shattered shot stepped on ad turned into dust." I whispered burying my face into his neck.

Adele~
I nodded and looked around. "I like it." I said finally. I leaned into him my eyes closing and heart fluttering. "I've never had a place so big and it's just for me and you." I whispered.

Sam-

I blushed deeply and hit my head against his chest like I had the wall. This was just not fair, it was not fair at all. "I hate you," I muttered, though my voice was anything but convinced or annoyed, it was more of a tortured 'oh my gosh I love you so much stop it!' sound, which was the total opposite of what I was going for.

Misty-

I snuggled him and swallowed hard. "What do /you/ think?" I asked, feeling like I already knew the answer. It was a new and exciting start, why wouldn't he want it?

27-

I laid down with her on the couch and snuggled her, kissing her neck. "You did?" It was strange, yet comforting, to think that she felt the same as I had.

Carl-

I smiled and wrapped an arm around her, giving a small sigh. "Yup .. . kinda nice..." I felt my heart pick up when she leaned into me, and my cheeks heated up at the thought of it just being us. All of it was still trying to sink in.

Korum~
I chuckled and held her close to me. I tipped her head up to look at me. My lips brushed hers and they went down her neck. "I don't hate you." I whispered agianst her warm skin. "I cannot hate you."

Michael~
I took in a deep breath. "Honestly... I have no clue..." I admiteded rubbing the back of my neck. "I mean... I just... dont know what you would do if we did that. Your grandfather would... he means a lot to you and I know that." I said softly. I kissed her temple and sighed. "Whatever you think is best... we will do it."

Rhi~
I laid under him just wanting him close to me. I nodded and leaned into the kisses. "Y-yes." I said my breath catching my heart racing. I couldn't control myself when I was around him. Everything was easier and just... so much better. I couldn't help but smile a bit. "I.. I felt like.. my world.. was being taken away from me..."

Adele~
I smiled and looked up at him. His cheeks were flushed and I raised an eyebrow. "Something on your mind?" I asked in a soft tone. I moved us to the big couch with a flat screen in front of it. I laid my head on his lap and yawned fighting off sleep. I wanted to hear his answer.

Carl-

I shook my head and went to rub her back, or at least, I hoped it was her back. My blush deepened when, to my surprise, it was her front. I quickly moved my hand so my arm draped over the back of the couch. Gotta love being blind...always made for great awkward encounters.

27-

"So did I," I said softly as I cuddled with her, kissing along the collar of her shirt. I wanted nothing but her, and to never leave her side, yet my job demanded attention, and I couldn't help but think of our small experience today, and what work would be like for both of us when I couldn't take her with me. I shuddered at the thought.

Sam-

I closed my eyes, tilting my head back. I found my mind begging for him to just get on with it. "If you're not going to do naughty things to me then let go and walk away," I finally blurted out. "I want naughty things, and if you don't give them to me, you can just go away. Forever."

Adele~
My eyes widened at the touch. My body felt drawn to it then he moved his hand away. My heart fluttered and my cheeks flushed a deep red. "U-uh... what... um..." I couldn't get my words to work right. I took in a deep breath and closed my eyes. "What should we do?" I managed to gasp.

Korum~
I smirked and let my demons out. Every kiss and touch screamed how much I have wanted her. I made sure the bathroom door was closed and locked. We stayed in there until the water ran cold and I dragged her to the bed keeping ourselves closer.

Rhi~
My breath was caught in my throat and I felt the fire start to grow inside me. The warmth was almost... like... I was a new person being born because of this man... this.. beautiful man... who had managed to take my heart and breath away. I thought of the time when he would be gone... and it hurt just to think about it. Was it healthy to love someone so much? Someone who could possibley tell you to go away? Would I? I didn't know.. his word was law to me... such sweet... sweet law I would gladly follow.

Misty-

I shook my head and took a deep breath before looking up at him, my eyes searching his. "You decide. . . what do you think is best?" I almost had the impulse to jump up and run because I knew what his answer would be. I wouldn't agree with it by any means, but I knew what it was, and I would follow.

Carl-

I couldn't get my words to work for some time, still flustered over the accidental touch. "Whatever you want," I finally managed, my voice sort of gruff to keep it from going the opposite direction with my current emotions.

Sam-

I sighed happily as I snuggled up close to him on the bed, my eyes closed, and my body content. It finally had what it'd been craving for days, almost weeks. The bad part was I was sure it wasn't done with its craving, it was just currently satisfied. I tucked myself under him for warmth and wrapped my arms around his neck and played with his hair, just enjoying the moment while it lasted.

27-

"I love you. . ." I said softly as I kissed her shoulder. I needed to talk to Savage when we got back, tell him about all this. If I was already feeling holes so soon, I knew it would be worse down the road. I couldn't keep up my job and love her...I had to pick one or the other. I chose her.

Michael~
I rubbed my face. "I.. dont know." I said looking down. "I honestly don't know Mis..." I said feeling helpless. "I ... I want to go... but then I don't...." I said conflict clear on my face. "I want what is best for you...." I whispered.

Adele~
I looked at him and blushed even more. "... Doesn't seem like it...." I said softly. "You can tell me." I whispered softly. I snuggled him my eyes closing.

Korum~
I kissed her neck all happy with her. "... I like this..." Iwhispered agianst her skin holding her. I wanted nothing more then to protect her form the world and make her happy. I just wanted to make sure that she had a good life here... and... make her feel like she was wanted. She was wanted by me... more than anything.

Rhi~
I shivered against the kisses. "I love you too..." I whispered. THe words felt right in my mouth and they help so much truth and love. My heart skipped a beat and I coudn't help but stare at him. "You are my life now..." I whispered.