[M] Demons of Halloween (Reboot) - IC

[RedKayne]

Rated M for strong violence, blood and gore, strong sexual situations, use of tobacco/drugs, heavy language, and other dark themes


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25 years earlier...

“The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss,” the middle-aged man (http://www.dynamicchiropractic.ca/content/images/middle_aged_man__1_1_8110.jpg) muttered under his breath as he wrote down these bible verses upon a sheet of paper. He sat upon a wooden desk in an extremely dark room, the only light source was the flickering bulb of his desk lamp. “When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke of a gigantic furnace... the sun and the sky were darkened by the smoke from the Abyss.”

Thunder struck overhead, and vicious winds shrieked outside of the old building. The man sighed heavily and leaned back against his seat, as if trying to concentrate in an attempt to finish these sentences. It was a wonder how this mansion, which was practically falling apart, was holding its own against the powerful thunderstorm outside. Heavy rain poured upon the room, loudly echoing throughout the entire building. The mysterious man leaned forward again, picking up his pen and resuming his work. “And out of the smoke, locusts came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth.”

He suddenly paused and his body stiffened, there were faint whispers in the room. They were barely audible, but the sharp-sensing man could already tell where the source came from. He stood up from his seat and turned around. At the opposite end of the room, was just a simple doorway. The door itself was black like obsidian steel, and a foul odor was coming from the other side of it.

The man slowly approached the door, his steps ever so cautious. The dark whispers became louder with each step, his heart began to pound violently against his chest. The door... it was beckoning him to move forward.

“During those days, people will seek death... but will not find it. They will long to die... but death will elude them.”



The Present Day

For so many decades, the abandoned mansion (http://www.urbanghostsmedia.com/home/twamoran/urbanghostsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/abandoned-mansion-france.jpg) has been vacant and devoid of all life. But tonight, it is now lit up brightly by the flashing lights of the party. Old cobwebs covered the dark corners of rooms, several carved pumpkins with flaring candles within were decorated upon the small wooden tables scattered across the mansion, and fake ghosts and goblins hung from the creaking old ceilings.

Everything was just getting started, but there were already several people inside of the building. Terrifying masks wandered throughout the corridors, slutty nurses and firefighters prowled upon the unsuspecting, and an unsettling fog crept upon the ground. Laughter filled up the rooms, college students were cheering and whistling. Many were getting wasted and simply having the times of their lives. The toxic scent of weed, raucous cackling of drunk young men, and loud screeches of intoxicated women filled up the entire area.

Keith (http://applyhigh.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hero-ivy-league-college-student-male-reading.jpg)smiled broadly to himself, striding across the room in his ringmaster (http://www.thecostumeland.com/images/zoom/ic1092-deluxe-men-ring-master-halloween-costumes.jpg)costume. After several months of preparation, Halloween night was here in all of its glory. The abandoned mansion, the large lake residing next to it, and the creepy dense forest outside... it was all a perfect setting for the greatest night on earth. He stepped outside on to the porch, watching as a few cars pull up in an improvised parking lot on the grass and dirt. More and more people were arriving, and Keith awaited patiently for the rest of the guests to show up so that the true party can begin.

[☆Catwoman☆]

A goddess and a vigilante walked arm-in-arm through the carpet of dead leaves and what remained of a decrepit walkway towards the mansion looming in the distance. They could already hear the raucous play of the crowd inside, could feel the bass of pounding music. Triss imagined that sound as the house’s heartbeat, brought back to life after years of lonely slumber. Judging by the dilapidated state of the huge building, this was likely the first time it had hosted life--aside from the wild kind, though Triss supposed its current inhabitants certainly fit that description--in decades.

“How lovely,” the redhead announced eagerly, pulling Liam along with renewed vigor. The fact that they had just spent nearly half an hour driving around lost had flown from her mind.

“Lovely?” the nervous young man repeated with exasperation, gazing at the haunting sight with trepidation. “I feel like we’re walking right into a horror film.”

“Nonsense,” Triss laughed. “It’s far more likely that the roof will just cave in on us.”

And with that, she plowed on towards the door, leaving Liam with just another thing to add to his worries.

“Where is your sense of adventure, Zorro?” Triss teased. Indeed she was practically dragging her poor friend along, his black cape flapping behind him while her sheer white one seemed to just drift gracefully in her wake. He had never understood how even in high heels, women could be so well poised.

“I think I lost it twenty minutes ago when you tried to get us killed.”

“Well if you had told me it was a one-way street rather than screaming, I might have understood what you were getting at.”

Liam scoffed unhappily.

“Besides,” Triss added cheerily, squeezing his arm and giving him a little excited shake, “this is a party, not a lion’s den--”

“There a difference?”

“--so cheer up and have some fun! I know I will.” She winked at Keith as they approached, crimson lips pulled back in that charming, reckless grin.

“What is that smell?” Liam asked quietly, face pinched.

“Weed. I catch you smokin’ it, I’ll beat your brains in.”

“What happened to having fun?” the young man asked just to irk her. He knew how much she disapproved of drugs. She graced him with a less than flattering, ‘I-will-kill-you’ look as they ascended the porch steps, Triss lifting the bottom of her flowing dress to keep from tripping. Her gold high heels clicked daintily against the stone, but the sound was mostly lost amidst the roar of the party within the mansion.

“Hey there cutie,” Triss greeted the ringmaster, Keith, freed hand resting on her hip, which was practically exposed--along with her long legs--by the high cut slits on either side of her dress, the middle panel acting almost as a floor-length loincloth to cover her assets. Combined with ample cleavage, showcased by the deep, sequined V of her garb, she looked quite like a goddess of love…or at least lust. “Love what you’ve done with the place. Got room for two more?”

[Dire Hoef]

The Night Prior

A certain fellow was preparing for given party that he was inevitably suppose partake in. This fellow's name was, David B. Aleksey, a man who was adaptable to any given situation. David was preparing his Helghast costume for tomorrow night, and he tried his best work to get it right. Though the costume itself was a little off from the original, but he didn't care. David was getting ready to head to bed when his roomate came waltzing being all loud and such. David shot up and looked towards his roomate, who was Jacob Pavillion, "What the Hell Jacob!?" Jacob gestured in an apologetic manner, "Oops. Sorry bro. Didn't mean to wake you up.. I just been so busy doing things all day, that I wasn't really thinking that you would be in here.." David narrowed his eyes, "I've been in here all day.." Jacob blinked for a moment before realizing it, "Oh.. Oh[~].. Yeah.. You were in here all day.. What were you doing in here all day..? Didn't you have classes today?" David shook his head, "Of course not.. It's my day away from classes.. Also I have been working on this all day.." David points to his Helghast costume hanging on the wall adjacent to where Jacob was standing. Jacob nodded in response, "Cool.. So you going to that party tomorrow night..?"

David nodded, "Of course.. Carly forced me to go, so I have no choice.." Jacob agreed with that with a noteable gesture, "Yeah. She can be demanding sometimes.." David shrugs, "Yeah.. So I am going to go to bed and prepare myself for tomorrow.." Jacob closed the door behind him and walked over to his side of the room and laid down upon his bed immediately falling asleep, "Alright whatever.. I'll see you at the party tomorrow night.." David smirked before closing his eyes, "Fine by me.."



The Present

David had dawn on his Helghast clothing and marched into his friend's car only to be lifted to an abandoned mansion that was turned into party house. David, once out of the vehicle, looked up at the mansion had immediately was faced with bad vibes coming from it. However he didn't know exactly what these vibes meant, but that train of thought was interrupted by his friend pulling him up the stairs into the mansion Once inside said mansion, David began to wander around saying hi and hello [also saying sup or wassup to a few males on the way] to everyone he knew or had come across on campus. Though as he did this he was getting strange stares from different sorts of people. It was rather uncommon to see a person dressed the way David was, but he didn't really mind it.

This was going to be a night he wouldn't really forget..

[Chris DarkMoon]

PRIOR DAY
Kace was sitting In his dorm working on his halloween costume, it was a good costume he thought atleast for him, he then stopped and lit what looked like a cigarette, afterwords as he took a few puffs off his joint, he looked at the invitation and wrote the adress down on a peice of paper, then he picked up his phone and started calling people that he thought would be there...a party to him always meant money and a good time...
First he started calling the usual people he would sell to,
"Hey, its Kace....yea I'll be there...yea...how much you need?..alright see ya tomorrow."
Most conversastions went like that and after everyone of them he wrote down numbers some were numbers in ounces the others numbers in money. after that was done he went to his wall running his fingers until he found a crease, pulling out a small portion of the wall he grabbed two bags with weed in them throwing them into a brown papaer bag next to his desk. Putting the false back on, he goes to sit down then putting out his joint and continued to work on his costume. Then he froze smelling the air..it smelt of a certain...purfume...
"You know you can start by saying hello?" He said as he turned around to see Aria laying on his bed. He smiled then went back to finishing his costume once finished he put it in the same brown paper bag, then went over to his bed and layed beside her...there wasn't anything to do but sleep for the rest of the day so he did.

Party night
Kace was driving along the road following the streets signs to the address Aria sitting next to him, he knew the streets well since he's been here awhile and found the place in no time, as soon as he got there he looked for a place to park, havi.g difficulty to find a parking space he just parked on the far side of the road. Upon getting outve his car he went into the paper bag and threw on his reaper costume then went to the back seat and pulled out a giant fake scythe. Walking up to the place bag in hand he saw the people he talked to handing them individual bags and them handing him money, this process went on until they reached the doorstep, he noticed Aria clinged to his arm and he chuckled.
"Don't be afraid...they won't bite... hard as he laughs lightly then knocks on the door waiting for the host of the party.

[ShadeyBirdy2]

Previous night...
Her heart was pounding right before she entered his room. She disapproved of his 'selling' but she wasn't going to say anything to him about it. She curled up on his bed smiling when he finally noticed her. After a while he laid beside her and she couldn't resist the urge to scoot closer to him. She curled up tightly against his side and sighed happily before falling asleep.


Party night...
She was shaking faintly as she saw the building come into view. So many people.... She bit her lip and ran a hand through her red hair. She had been nervous about wearing her Alice outfit. She glanced at Kace and relaxed slightly. He was such a comfort to her. She took a deep breath and slid out of the car. She quickly made her way to his side keeping her head down as he did his business. She wrapped her slender arms around his and stayed as close as she could. A slight flame curled through her chest when the unwanted thought that he didn't ask her out. She wanted badly to be his. She just couldn't find the way to tell him. The way she hung around him everyone else saw how she felt. He didn't though. Why didn't he see. When he made the joke she cracked a slight smile and whispered under her breath so only he would hear. "No one could bite as hard as I can..." A faint giggle escaped her throat and she leaned her head against his arm. He was taller than her. Enough so that she fit just under his chin when they hugged. A faint blush colored her cheeks as she remembered the warmth of his arms. She looked down again letting her bangs cover her eyes. She bit her lip again and took a deep breath reminding herself that Kace was at her side. That he'd make sure she'd be okay.

[CrimsonLady180]

~*The Day Before*~

Talia was still going back and forth with herself about going to the big Halloween party tomorrow. 'I know I promised Amber I'd go and she'll probably kill me if I don't go... Ugh! What should I do? I really don't want to go...,' Talia though to herself pacing in her room. She just didn't feel like dealing with any kind of drama, it's just not her style though she knew some of her friends were supposed to be going and chances were she's end up drinking herself silly in a corner until she got really tipsy or bored, maybe even both. Being that she drove a motorcycle she'd have to be careful anyway though since she'd most likely be driving up alone but she'd NEVER drive drunk, that's for sure.

Suddenly Amber busted in with her usual loud personality and big smile followed by their black kitten with shinning blue eyes that almost looked silver, "Heeeey, Talia! What are you doing? We need to try out our outfits for selfies and all kinds of fun pictures, it's going to be a wonderful night to remember!" She got a good look at Talia's rather unhappy face getting a little worried about her. "Alright, what's the matter?" Amber asked settling down a bit more using a more caring tone as she leaned against the door frame.

A soft sigh came from Talia before taking a seat on her bed then looked up at her friend, who moved from the door frame to sit beside her as the kitten climbed up onto the bed as well, while doing that terrible habit of biting her lip. "Look, Amber... I don't think I'm going to go to the party... I don't think I'll have too much fun anyway. The last think I want is to be drinking alone and you know what happens when I do that. I think it's best I just stay home and study or something. I still have quite a few things I can do here to keep me busy, like watch a bunch a horror movie while drinking some apple cider and eating candy. That would be much more fun for me," Talia said softly not wanting to fight about it. Right now she's been having a hard time like every year getting closer to the day her parents were taken away in one swift night.

Amber know this well and was hoping to get Talia's mind on something else. Since they started college together because Amber could tell Talia was wearing down each year as they got closer to graduating, Talia has been studying more and being less and less social. Most times if she doesn't find Talia studying then she was praying at her altar while burning sage which made her thought she wanted to be alone so she usually didn't bother her, but Amber believed she's been so quite for so long that it was time that she finally got out and what better time than Talia's favorite holiday, Halloween. The blonde shook her head and smiled grabbing her friend's hand with a reassuring smile, "Come on, Tali Kat... I know things are tough, but you have to get back out there. I'm not saying to forget them, but you have to move on for them and live the life they would of wanted you to live for yourself. I know I never got to meet them personally, but they must have been pretty amazing people to have brought my best friend this far. You know I adore you and I'm gonna do this for your own good, even if I have to I will hitch your motorcycle to my Mini Cooper with tied to it. And you know that I will do it too!"

A few tears fell from Talia's eyes glad she had such a kind and understanding friend like Amber be her roommate as the kitten rubbed up against Talia, "Thanks, Amber. Your the best. And you too, Midnight," she replied as they hugged quietly sobbing into her friend's shoulder trying to muster a smile. It's a cry that she's been holding in for some time since she never liked to cry unless she reached her breaking point which she would rarely happen in front of anyone. Talia doesn't trust anyone to get so close since she believes that they would leave her or worse. It was probably one of the reason Talia and Ayden broke up, but no one really dug into it since Talia probably would never speak of it. Once everything seemed like it was going to be okay they took their pictures as Amber had wanted to do dressed as the cute nurse and the amazing Claire Redfield from Resident Evil. Talia even had a side bag attached to her belt that held what she needed along with her prop gun and authentic finger-less gloves.



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Later that night, Talia decide to do one of her tarot readings to see what could possibly be in store for them tomorrow by doing the basic three card spread with each card representing past, present, and future while her kitten sat and watched her from the bed. First was her past card, Death, probably refer to the death of her parents as well as the end of that part of her life that she deemed normal. The next was her present card, The World, probably referring to her fears of change since the time for her college life will soon end and adapting to everything around her. And finally the future card, The Tower, which was very unsettling for Talia to see. Most of her readings are ridiculously accurate, but The Tower was one of the worst cards to get since it usually meant bad news or even calamity. Her heart started to beat really fast feeling rather paranoid now, but there was probably no turning back because it was already set in motion. Besides she doesn't know how far or near in the future that could be nor how bad it could be either. Taking a deep breath as she put away her cards and burning more sage then she said two prayers before bed hoping for the best tomorrow. Talia crawled into bed with Midnight, who was purring as she rubbed up against Talia to comfort her as before curling up to each other and fell asleep.


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~*The Night of the Party*~

It was the night of the party and Amber had been fussing at Talia to hurry since they were already running behind and going to follow each other there to make sure they don't get lost, meaning to make sure Amber didn't get lost. They had spent most of they day hanging out and pamper themselves, Amber more than Talia. Amber got her hair into a perfect bob and nails done french tipped while Talia just got her hair done since she didn't think anyone care to stare at her nails, but after Amber insisted Talia got her nails painted with a clear coat then added the Umbrella Corporation logo on both of her index fingers. Once they were done they headed back home to squeeze in one Resident Evil movie real quick, mostly because it's one of Talia's favorite movies, before getting ready. Once they were done they headed on over to the party without getting too lost. It took sometime before finding parking for Amber then Talia just pulled up beside Amber's Mini Cooper to park next to her then got off her motorcycle putting her helmet in Amber's trunk along with their possible change of clothes since sleeping in the car would be better than driving drunk which was the last thing either of them wanted to do.

"Well, we're here...," Talia replied biting her lip looking at the broken down mansion getting a strange feeling from the old place. It was enough to chill her even more on this already chilly Halloween night.

Amber patted her on the back and smiled as they walked in together with several other party goers, some who looked like they started partying a little earlier than the rest of them. "Oh come on, Tali Kat. You can't turn back now! Let's see what's going on here and if your still not having fun after a couple of hours then we'll go watch all the movies, eat all the candy, AND drink all the apple cider you want. I promise," Amber with giving her friend a tight side hug and smiled even bigger once Talia nodded now feeling rather giddy. The girls encountered Keith on the porch, "Hey Keith!" Amber said flashing the guy one of her sweetest smiles while Talia gave a meek smile feeling out of place already as the girls went inside and started briskly walking around checking the place out. "This is totally cool, now all we need is some guys we want to talk to and a few drink we'll be all set," Amber said then giggled at Talia's blush of embarrassment of talking to any guys right now thinking it to be kinda adorable. Once they did manage to grab drinks they settled in one of the corners of the room looking around at the party goers to find any familiar faces.

[The Texan Queen]

Ayden glanced at the text message shining from his cell phone. Keith already sent quite a few messages, encouraging Ayden to hurry up and arrive at the party. He sighed lightly, and raised his hand to gently knock on the door beside him. “Hey, Carm, how much longer do you think you will take?” he called out to the other side, where his girlfriend was changing in her bedroom.

"Just a minute!" Carmendee shouted back impatiently.

He glanced around at his surroundings, always impressed by the vast wealth of his girlfriend. An ultra HD television set hung upon the opposite wall, a luxurious couch smacked at the center of the room, and a top-quality kitchen set at the nearby counter. Oh, and countless expensive fashion posters and work-of-the-art paintings decorated her apartment walls. It was all a very impressive sight, and Ayden was slightly envious about Carmendee’s upraising as a wealthy person from the streets of New York City.

However, he did thank his lucky stars for meeting such a beautiful girl. He smiled to himself briefly, recalling the first time he met her at the coffee cafe. It was probably one of the most cliche spots for a budding romance to begin, but he was glad he found to courage to ask for her company. Ever since, the two really hit it off together and were practically inseparable. It made quite a few of their mutual friends jealous on how strong their relationship was, since it they have been only been dating for about a year.

Ayden straightened his body, wandering to the corner of the room to glance at door-length mirror over there. His hazel eyes examined his costume, making sure everything was set up properly. He as quite proud of the fact that he was dressed up as a SWAT officer, it certainly would be a very interesting night playing his part at the party. He raised his hand up, quickly adjusting his dark shades before turning around once he heard Carmendee’s bedroom door open.

"I really wish you would've been Dracula," Carmendee pouted as her red heels made a clacking noise against the hardwood floors. Her long blonde hair was straight and teased with a couple streaks of blood in it. Her eye makeup was dark, lips a bright red with blood on the side of her mouth, and her skin slightly paler than normal.

"What do you think?" She asked with a smile showing her vampire fangs. "I made it myself! It was a midterm project and I figure I'd flaunt my work at the party," She did a sexy hip swing before making her way to her SWAT officer. Her costume was very revealing, her boobs barely contained in the low cut top and if the skirt was any shorter she wouldn't be able to bend over.

Ayden's eyes widened behind his dark shades, he was very pleasantly surprised. He formed a broad smile as his eyes drank in the sight of her lovely body and promiscuous costume. "You look fucking gorgeous, babe," he complimented as his eyes traveled up and down her body, but mainly focusing upon her very exposed cleavage. He reached out a hand and gently grabbed her arm before pulling her close to him, and then wrapped both of his arms around lovely figure. "I may have to arrest you, young lady," he lowered the tone of his voice, attempting to act like a sophisticated police officer. "It is illegal for you to be this beautiful on a night out like this," he chuckled before leaning forward and gently pressing his lips against her forehead lovingly before pulling away.

Carmendee couldn't help but giggle like a little school girl in love. Ayden was handsome, smart, funny, and he made her feel safe and whenever he was around she was just on cloud nine. "You're too much," She sighed lovingly and snuggled in against his warm body as he pulled her in.

"You gonna cuff me?" She asked playfully and flicked the plastic handcuffs attached to his belt of his costume before giving him a challenging grin. Carmendee let out a low hum of happiness as he pecked her and she returned the favor lightly on his cheek so her lipstick wouldn't smudge off onto his face.

"Hmm... very tempting idea right there," Ayden grinned, his eyes full of mischievous thoughts. "I may have to use these on you, once we leave the party and return back here," he wryly stated, already imagining what was to come after they enjoy their thrills at the party. "I'm going to have to punish you for your criminal activity," his sly grin widened slightly.

"I guess your friends are ready to be picked up? I could hear your phone going off like crazy!" Carmendee said and slipped out of her boyfriend's grasp to quickly fix herself a to go drink in her tumbler.

Her boyfriend nodded his head, "Yeah, my friend Joshua needs a ride. And didn't you also tell me that we need to pick up Julie, because her date bailed on her at the last minute or something like that?" he questioned aloud as he walked towards the exit and stood by the door, waiting patiently for his girlfriend.

"Oh yeah, poor girl. It really pisses me off that her date bailed like that." She said as she mixed her drink. Testing it before tossing a lid on the cup she walked to the front door and opened it, "Let's go before I take you up on that offer about the punishing business."

Ayden cracked another small smile. Again, it was very tempting to just stay behind and enjoy the pleasurable company of his girlfriend. “You certainly are one naughty vixen,” he chuckled before wrapping an arm around her slim waist. “But at least you’re my naughty vixen,” he leaned forward, brushing his lips against her cheek.

"You flatter me," Carmendee laughed and looped her arm through Ayden's and around his back as well. The two of them walked out, and it didn’t take long to leave the building.

While walking down the sidewalk, Ayden formed a bright idea. “Hey, what do you think of the idea that we hook up Joshua and Julie together?” he questioned Carmendee, glancing down at her briefly. “Joshua’s a shy guy, but he’s a very good person and certainly knows how to treat a lady,” he stated.

"Hmm," Carmendee played out multiple scenarios in her mind of how it would go down between the two and decided that it would be cute if they got together. "I vote yes. Besides, it'll be nice to go out on doubles dates for once." They had gone on a couple double dates but they were always a let down. Either the other couple were too busy making out or fighting! It was so irritating.

Once they reached Ayden’s car, he opened the passenger door and let his girlfriend in just like the perfect gentlemen he was. "Thank you," Carmendee smiled and slid into the car. He closed the door behind her before circling around the front and jumping into the driver’s seat. Both Joshua and Julie were living in the dorms at campus. It was only a few minutes before they arrived at the entrance of one of the dainty, large residence halls for freshmen.

Joshua was already waiting outside, standing poised in his knight costume in an attempt to form an aura of charisma about him. It usually wasn't his style, but it was at least worth a try and see how things play out at the party. Ayden’s car pulled over in front of him, the passenger side facing him. Joshua caught a quick glance of Ayden’s girlfriend and her scandalous costume through the car window. He was glad that it was already dark outside, because his face was beginning to turn red at the sight of Carmendee’s barely contained breasts after seeing them.

He sighed lightly, before opening the door to the backseat and slipping in. “Hey, Ayden, what’s up?” Joshua greeted casually as he took his seat, readjusting his costume. He glanced back at Carm, nodding his acknowledgments to her. “How are you doing, Carmendee? The knight questioned aloud before leaning back against his seat.

"Cute. You're a knight, that seems fitting for what I have in store," Carmendee said and turned around to shoot Josh a devious grin. These words caused Joshua's eyes to turn extremely wide, like he was a deer staring straight into headlights. He dare not ask what diabolical plans the she-devil held in her wicked, little mind.

“Sorry about the wait, man,” Ayden nodded back at his friend through the rear-view mirror. “My girl had to try on at least twenty different costumes tonight before deciding on this one,” he joked with a smart-ass grin. However, considering that Carmendee was a fashion star in her own right, it wasn’t too uncommon for an event like that to occur and Ayden’s left waiting for a long time on one of their date nights.

"Oh hush!" Carmendee stuck her tongue out playfully and denied any truth of that statement, even though it was WAY beyond true. She has kept Ayden waiting numerous times, but it's always worth the wait.

Ayden laughed aloud as his girlfriend's childish response. He was very fortunate that Carmendee was very willing to to make-up the amount of hours he had to wait for her to get ready. "Alright, time to pick up Julie," he stated before resuming his drive.

This piqued Joshua's interest, he didn't realize that another person was being picked up. "Who?" he questioned aloud, a hint of nervousness in his voice.

"Oh, Carmendee's friend, Julie," Ayden glanced back at his friend through the rear-view mirror. "Some jackass left her hanging and bailed on her at the last minute, so we're picking her up instead," he explained.

"Oh... okay," Joshua nodded, becoming understanding of the situation.

"Oh, that knight costume just makes the situation even better," Carmendee said more to herself than to anyone else in the car and chuckled as she lifted her phone up to her face to snap a picture of herself. "Don't laugh, but the car has the perfect selfie lighting right now!" She couldn't help but laugh at her statement.

Ayden rolled his eyes at his girlfriend, slightly shaking his head but chuckling at her playful nature. "Speaking of Julie... you're still single, right, Josh?" Ayden questioned, a hint of wickedness in his eyes, as if he was up to something.

Joshua felt his body stiffened, quite uncomfortable where this was going. "Um... yeah... why?" he would most likely regret where this was going.

"Oh, nothing," Ayden shrugged his shoulders playfully, but struggling not to laugh. It would simply be best to play it cool for now, but he would make sure this shy, introverted young man actually gets laid tonight.

A couple minutes later, they arrived at the entrance of Julie's dorm. Ayden pulled over and honked his horn, letting the girl know that they have arrived and are waiting outside. "Carm, mind sending a text to Julie and let her know that we are here?" Ayden asked his girlfriend politely.

"Yeah sure," Carmendee switched to her messages and pulled up Julie's name and sent her; Hey girl! We're here and I've brought you a Knight in shining armor to be your date!

[Halfbreed443]

Julie couldn't believe that the guy bailed at the last minute and didn't even bother to call, luckily her friend, Carmen, was going to the same party and offered to pick her up. She huffed in annoyance as she put on her black witch costume. It wasn't one of those normal witch costumes, it showed off a lot of skin. It wasn't the type of thing she'd normally wear as a costume but Carmen convinced her to wear it.

Her make-up was black, from the eye shadow to the lipstick except her nail polish which she decided to just wear clear, it seemed like too much black for her. Finally satisfied with her look, she gently placed the witch hat on her head and picked up the old looking broom that came with it. She smiled as she examined herself on her full length mirror. Perfect! She picked up her phone just before getting Cam's message. Knight? She thought, totally confused before she grabbed her purse and headed downstairs.

"Hey, Carman!" she shrieked as soon as she was in earshot. She waved at Ayden and climbed in the car. As soon as she got in, she saw someone she'd never seen before, she smiled, "Hey."

"Hey Julie, lookin good!" her best friend, Carmandee, greeted Julie as she entered the car. "I'm so glad you went with my costume choice and not the one you had picked out! We have to take a picture of you and post it so dickwad can see what he missed out on," Carmendee said and made a face about the guy that ditched her friend.

Julie smiled at Carmen "We definitely need to do that!" She replied with a grin. She was glad she had a friend like Carmen, she always had your back. When Julie got a good look at the new guy, she finally understood the rest of Carmen's text and she couldn't help but chuckle.

Ayden waved back at the witch as she climbed into his car, "What's up, Julie, its been awhile," he greeted her briefly with his broad smile before returning back to the streets once more.

When Joshua saw Julie approaching the car, his heart nearly froze. She was... very pleasant to the eyes. Normally, Joshua didn't take much interest in girls that revealing clothing that show off their bodies, and normally he was interested in conservative girls. However, this time, this girl seemed... he couldn't find the word for it... different?

Julie climbed into the seat next to him, flashing him a radiant smile. Because of the black lipstick, her perfect white teeth were far more emphasized with their brilliance. "Hello," Joshua managed to form a soft, shy smile at the young woman. She was in very close proximity to him, and he caught the scent of her perfume. He gulped aloud, become very aware that he was becoming red once more. "Name's Joshua," he hesitantly introduced himself before looking away and towards the front of the car. He was very much aware this was probably the very first time he shared the backseat of a car with a very attractive girl around his own age. "So how much farther is the drive?" he quickly questioned Ayden, they were leaving town and out on the road.

"I'm Julie, but I'm sure you caught that," she said smiling as she sat back and made herself comfortable. She glanced at Joshua out the corner of her eyes, he was cute... very cute. She couldn't help but notice that he seemed shy and awkward but somehow she liked it.

Ayden shrugged his shoulders, "Its actually a bit of a long drive, about a half hour. Its out in the middle of nowhere, smack dab at the center of a spooky forest," he chuckled. His mind went into gear at that moment, thinking of all sorts of pranks to scare his girlfriend at the party, though she would probably be prepared for them this time. "So... its best to get comfortable back there, Joshua," Ayden cast his friend an evil glance, which made Josh gulp aloud once more.

"No harm in snuggling up for the ride! It is kinda chilly in here," Carmendee giggled and turned around to shoot her friend a dirty grin.

"Yeah, it is perfectly a-okay for the two of you to get into each others' personal space," Ayden cackled, his devious grin becoming even wider as both he and his girlfriend continued on with their teasing. He kept his eyes on the road, making a couple quick turns and still heading towards their destination. "Even if you two decide to get hot and heavy in the backseat, we're not here to judge at all," he crudely joked.

Joshua was becoming extremely red in the face, his eyes kept on glancing back at Julie and trying to see what her reactions were. "Come on guys, give us a break," he groaned aloud before sitting back in his seat, and also quite embarrassed about the situation he was currently in. He wanted to join a Halloween party and see what it was like for the first time, but he didn't sign up for this!

Carmendee couldn’t help but quietly laugh at Joshua’s obvious discomfort. He was cute, in a shy way, and would be perfect for a girl like Julie. Carmendee and Julie were a great balance as friends. While they both love to go out and have wild fun with each other, their personalities are total opposites. Carmendee is a total bitch to anyone she feels like being a bitch to, and Julie is a very sweet and kind person, which Carmendee loves that about her. They’ve always had each other’s backs and have rarely fought, of course making up with ice cream and Netflix night.

Julie herself sighed at her friend's hints to get them to hook up, but then smiled. She should have known this would happen.

“Love youuu,” Carmendee said in a sing song voice as she gave her friend a funny face in the passenger mirror.

“How much longer, babe?” She asked and shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

"We're almost there," Ayden glanced at his girlfiend, noticing her slight discomfort. She was just itching to get out and party, basically releasing all of the inner energy stored within her. It was quite amusing, but even he couldn't wait any longer to be there either. He glanced ahead, the forest was at small distance. They found themselves upon a dirt road, the car rumbling a bit from the rough terrain as they entered the dark woods.

The only light was the luminating full moon above the trees. Otherwise, it was completely dark and they could only see the path ahead at a short distance thanks to the headlights.

"Its getting a bit spooky here," Ayden quickly turned his head left and right, trying to observe his surroundings. All he was able to see were ill-shaped trees and multiple dancing shadows. He raised his right hand and laid it upon Carmendee's thigh, rubbing it slightly in an adoring manner. "Try not to get scared, babe," Ayden glanced at her, jesting slightly before his eyes returned back to the dark road. Carmendee rolled her eyes playfully and shook her head, although she was easy to scare she wasn't going to let Ayden get the best of her!

Joshua didn't felt comfortable with this so-called spooky forest, and questioned why the Halloween party had to be far away from civilization. Why couldn't it be a party at some tall city building or something like that? He glanced back at Julie, offering a small smile at her, most of his redness was gone by now. "So, how long have you known Carmen?" he questioned her, wondering if he was able to create some small talk between the two and get to know each other. He was still quite nervous, but it wasn't getting to him too badly.

Julie rolled her eyes playfully at her friend and smiled, she couldn't help but love Carmen. She gazed out the window uncomfortable from the silence flooding the backseat. Once the forest came into view she began to get goosebumps, it was creepy. She didn't mind creepy but this might be over her limit, at least there's alcohol. She turned to Joshua and smiled, "Since freshman year and we've been close ever since, right girly?" She said giving her friend a playful poke on the shoulder.

"God that makes me feel old! Yeah we met at freshman orientation and hit it off right away.” Turning around she smiled at her friend, “Lucky she met me then, I turned her into the little sexy harlot she is now. Joking of course, but I am lucky cause she models all my clothes that I make or the makeup or crazy hairstyles. She’s like my personal Barbie doll.” Carmendee thought back to the late nights of designs with Julie sitting beside her keeping her company. The two laughing at failed makeup attempts or the crazy run way hair styles Carmendee would try on Julie.

“How much longer? I’m ready to party!” She shouted and nudged Ayden gently so she wouldn’t throw off his steering.

"Oh my god, you all are a bunch of five-year olds," Ayden sighed lightly, but then snickered and shook his head. He found their impatience funny with their incesstant need to ask [i}how much longer[/I} or are we there yet?

"I thought you didn't believe in Him?" Joshua formed a small smirk, smiling to himself for pointing that out.

"Oh hush, I'm in no mood for another philosophical debate about a higher power right now," Ayden chuckled. "Anyways, we are finally here all!" he exclaimed as the large mansion came within their sights. They could see the flashing lights of the party at the distance, and other cars pulling over into an improvised parking lot.

"Trying so hard to not make a dirty joke right now," Carmendee stiffled a laugh.

Ayden briefly followed another car before pulling over into the dirt, finding space and making sure there was enough room before he cut the engine. Both Ayden and Joshua got out of the car around the same time, but Ayden circled around the front and opened the door to his girlfriend. Joshua realized he should probably do the same thing tonight. Ayden had a special way with girls, and his chivalrous manners often charmed them. So Joshua decided to circle around the back and opened the door for Julie.

"Thanks," Carmendee quickly stepped out of the car and grabbed Ayden's hand and began to lead him towards the music. "Come on!" she shouted back to the love birds. Ayden just laughed out loud at his energetic girlfriend, it appeared she desperately needed to release some steam. He would be more than welcome to help her out at the party.

Julie laughed at Carmen referring to her as her personal Barbie doll but she was right. After meeting Carmen, Julie became a totally different person. You could say she found herself thanks to Carmen. Julie smiled as the mansion came in sight. Music with a mixture of laughter and shrieks from girls could be heard coming from the house. She couldn't wait to get inside. As soon as Ayden cut the engine Julie reached for the door but saw Joshua had already opened it for her. She smiled "Wow, such a gentlemen." she said as she stepped out of the car, "Thank you."

Joshua managed to form a wider smile this time, gaining confidence within himself. "You are very welcome," he stated before closing the door behind. Again, though, he found himself quite embarrassed when Carmen called out and called the two lovebirds. He didn't sigh this time, even though he really wanted to. If he were to truly start acting like a gentlement towards Julie, he would need to appear to be enjoying her company. So he began walking beside her, following his other two friends towards the house.

[Echo]

A few hours prior...
Standing in front of her full length mirror, Elle twirled around a few times in her Red Riding Hood costume that she chose for the big party later that evening. It wasn’t particularly grand; a cute, ruby-hued dress she had found at one of her favourite boutiques, topped off with a red cape and black boots. Unlike the costumes you could find in stores with the ribbons and short skirts, Elle’s version of the fairy tale character was a lot more toned down. The party was going to be filled with all sorts of glamorous creatures, characters and monsters, but Elle didn’t want to stand out too much. It had always been one of her worst nightmares - being in the center of attention in an embarrassing situation. The thought of even attending one of these huge gatherings for once was already terrifying enough. Elle managed an uneasy chuckle, Life’s all about taking risks and facing your fears, right?

As she began applying her makeup, Elle took notice of the colorful markings and stains on her hands and arms. Although she assumed most girls probably would’ve spent the day preparing for the party, Elle was finalizing several details for her art project. Halloween party or not, she still had mountains of work to do, and art programs tend to be particularly demanding. Sighing, she returned her mascara wand to its container and turned on the tap. It didn’t really help much; soap and water don’t put up much of a fight with sharpie ink and oil-based paint. Elle was satisfied after washing most of it to a very pale tint, and continued applying products to her eyes. It only took her another few minutes; her makeup wasn’t particularly heavy or gaudy.


The Party
The venue was a magnificently aged mansion - a relic from what seemed to be the victorian era. It hadn’t been maintained for decades, allowing dust and cobwebs to litter its floors and stretch across every nook and cranny of its halls. The floorboards, stairs and doors creaked with every step. The rushing wind sounded like hushed whispers through its old windows. Elle had visited the site a while back to draw inspiration for a horror-themed project, and remembered how eerie and silent the atmosphere was inside. But now, it was decorated in lights and pumping with modern music; it almost felt as if it were a completely different mansion.

Taking deep breaths, Elle managed to pull herself out of her car. She had parked rather far away from the abandoned mansion to avoid seeing people just yet, but she could already hear the faint hum of music and chatter in the distance. Past a few rows of trees, her eyes caught notice of a soft glow that sat oddly in the field of leaves and branches. There it is, she thought to herself, Now or nothing. Quickly, she stuffed her keys and phone in the pocket of her cape and headed towards the noise and light.

“Check it out, its Little Misss Reeed!” A brown-haired man dressed as Frankenstein stumbled in front of Elle, placing a hand on her shoulder. Elle almost jumped, and held her breath after unfortunately catching a whiff of the alcohol emitting from his pores. “Par-tay’s thatawaayy!” He pointed up the mansion’s front porch, and continued past her to greet others who just arrived as well. It had to be some sort of talent or skill to be able to get wasted so quickly; the party barely started. Elle could still see warm oranges radiating from the horizon.

Making her way to the front door of the mansion, Elle began to feel uneasy. Chances were that no one was really paying attention to her, but she couldn’t help but feel like people were making remarks behind her back. She wasn’t really familiar with the whole huge party and crowds of people she didn’t know thing. Nevertheless, she swiftly shuffled through the open, wooden doors, and immediately caught sight of Triss’s bright red hair and Liam following her. Elle sighed in relief; she didn’t know what she would be doing in midst of all the strangers. The redhead was talking to someone Elle didn’t know, dressed as a ringmaster.

“Hey Triss, Liam,” Elle greeted, a faint nervous tone in her voice. She smiled meekly, “Thank god there's someone I know here.” I just hope I didn’t interrupt at a bad time… She turned to the ringmaster Triss was talking to, “H-hi, I’m Elle Payne. Nice to meet you.”

[RedKayne]

The ringmaster welcomed in all sorts of party-goers in a various amount of costumes. He just welcomed in a reaper, and a redhead that wore a deadly Alice costume. He stood upon the porch grinning to himself as more and more people arrive at the mansion's entrance. He could just feel the beat of the party giving him life, making himself very proud of the fact that he was about to give the greatest Halloween party ever. Nothing at all could ruin his night.

And it seemed to only brighten as a young goddess stepped upon his steps. He found himself drinking in the sight of her ample cleavage, which was revealed because of her very promiscuous costume. "Greetings, m'lady," Keith took off and his and bowed formally to the woman, while also reaching out a hand and gently grabbing her own. He gently kissed the top of her hand as a polite gesture, before releasing her hand and straightening his body. His hat returned back to where it belonged, and then his eyes glance nonchalantly at the goddess's companion. He was wearing an unoriginal movie costume, and Keith would have rolled his eyes if it weren't for the goddess standing right before him.

"Of course, we have room for the both of you," Keith stated coolly, but then raised his eyebrows when a Little Red Riding Hood stepped up to the porch and greeted the two guests. "Or three... it seems," he chuckled to himself. "My name is Keith, it is a pleasure to meet you," he nodded to the girl known as Elle.

The ringmaster probably would have stood there, continuing chit-chat with these three guests, but then the real party showed up. He saw one of his best friend's car roll up into the parking lot. "Its about damn time," he said aloud to himself before glancing at his guests. "Go right ahead in, and enjoy the darkest thrills of the night," he welcomed the three of them into the building before quickly departing them and stepping down the porch.

"It's about damn time that you all showed up," Keith called out to his friends as they approached the mansion. The SWAT officer, Ayden, was being lead by the she-devil, Carmendee. "Ayden, I certainly hope you're not here to arrest everybody," he joked briefly before fist-bumping his friend in greeting. He turned to face Carmendee, the beautiful model that always enjoyed showing off her slim body. "Carmendee, my dear, an excellent costume," his eyes wondered up and down her body. He loved its originality considering she made it herself, but he was probably more focused upon her barely contained breasts. "Always bringing your own special flare to outings like this," he commented with a small smirk.

"Great to see you, Keith," Ayden chuckled at the ringmaster. He did notice his friend taking a look at Carmendee's body, but he honestly didn't mind. Frankly, she has turned several heads with a swing of her hip, she usually loved the attention. Unfortunately, most of these men have to be content that they are never going to get a piece of that fine ass, it only belonged to Ayden. "Great to see what you have done to the place," his eyes glance up at the mansion, booming loudly with party music and flashing lights. It certainly fit the part of a perfect Halloween party.

He then turned his attention to the other couple that have just arrived. "Julie! Its good to see you again!" he greeted her. "Lovely costume, try not to hex the other guests though," he winked at her before glancing at the young knight beside her. "So, this knight in shining armor must be that date you have been bragging about, hmm?" he questioned. "And what is your name, m'lord?"

Joshua once again turned red in the face. Apparently, this ringmaster didn't hear that Julie's date had bailed out on her. He wasn't quite sure how to answer this, other than to meekly stated his own name. "Name's... Joshua."

"C'mon, babe, let's head inside," Ayden stated. In an attempt to hurry her up, he lowered his hand and playfully slapped her rear. He then took her hand hand, gently kissing her cheek to make-up for his crude action, before they headed off inside of the mansion.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Triss smiled easily as Keith swept an admiring gaze over her and kissed her hand in greeting, as though she were quite accustomed to such gestures. Or perhaps she was simply playing the part of a regal goddess. Keith’s open appreciation for Triss’s looks and her equally unabashed manner were woefully familiar to Liam, who returned the ringmaster’s unimpressed inspection with a cold glare of his own.

Fortunately, Elle ascended the steps at that moment and broke the tension, which Triss had either been unaware of or wholly ignored.

“Elle!” Triss greeted the young woman with her endless enthusiasm, wrapping Elle in a hug and planting a light kiss on her cheek. Such was her way. “My God you’re adorable,” she exclaimed with a grin, holding the artist at arm’s length for examination. Liam couldn’t help but smile. Elle was a shy girl, but Triss notoriously ignored boundaries. Luckily, most found it endearing, if embarrassing.

“Isn’t she adorable?” Triss reiterated to seemingly no one in particular, so Liam figured it was directed at him.

“Very,” he replied shortly, coloring lightly in embarrassment. His answer implied that he was appreciative of Elle’s appearance, which implied he was checking her out. Which was true, certainly--Elle was a very attractive woman, after all, so it was nearly impossible not to check her out--but she did not need to know that. Flustered, Liam coughed quietly into his gloved fist, letting his eyes wander anywhere but on the two friends.

“He thinks you’re hot, he’s just too polite to say so,” Triss stage-whispered.

Triss notoriously ignored embarrassment, as well.

“Maybe some whisky will loosen his tongue,” Triss joked, slipping her arms through Elle’s and Liam’s and guiding them into the mansion. Liam felt a twinge of consternation at her comment--it just might, and that would not necessarily be good for anyone involved. Last thing he needed was a truth serum making him pour his heart out. That Triss already had an idea of the depth of his feelings did not matter; to actually say it out loud would likely be disastrous.

Liam vowed to only drink beer tonight.

Entering the mansion was like stepping into a gentlemen’s club, only less sophisticated. The half-naked dancing girls ground against grinning, glassy-eyed boys rather than poles, the haze in the air was from marijuana rather than the refined puffing of cigars, the drinks were cheap, the food was cheaper, and the vibe was what one would expect from a room full of horny, drug- and alcohol-addled teenagers and twenty year olds rather than lonely businessmen and nervous, desperate husbands.

The air was quite warm from the sheer number of bodies, and the smell of alcohol and drugs was laced with perfume and sweat. It was difficult to see through the energetic mob, and the lights were dim, flickering candles, festive string lights and the ever popular neon glowstick accessories making up the bulk of the illumination. Triss released her companions and cut a path through to the snack and beverage tables set up towards the back wall, hoping they could weasel their way through behind her.

Once safely at the food and drink, Triss poured herself some frothy punch from a large glass bowl with eyeballs floating around in it--spiked, no doubt--and turned to survey the crowd. Liam, holding onto his hat as he pushed his way through, took an experimental sip of Triss’s punch, wrinkled his nose, and opted for a bottle of Samuel Adams.

“I think I see Aria,” Triss pointed out to Liam and Elle, shouting to be heard over the pounding music. Indeed a rather Aria-looking bloody Alice was clinging to a tall, scythe-wielding Reaper that could only be Kace. The poor girl looked lost in the midst of all the raging hormones.

“See, Elle, there’s bound to be a few familiar faces. Besides, you are supposed to make new friends at parties like this. Or at least indulge in pleasant company for one night.” This she said with a mischievous grin and lecherous wink, taking a gulp of her punch. She never had been a dainty drinker. Liam raised an eyebrow and sighed inwardly, taking a draw from his beer. It was going to be a long night.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee rolled her eyes as she heard Keith shouting at them. If she was going to hear about how she took too long to get ready all damn night she would flip out. Boys didn’t understand how long it took to get this kind of look together. Straightening her thick long blonde hair took about thirty minutes, teasing it was another ten to get it as high as it was. Forcing her boobs into the top took about five minutes. Her makeup was another thirty, and adding the last minute touches took about fifteen.

“Hey Keith,” She said with a forced smile. She was ready to get drunk. She needed this night to unwind. With all of her school work piling up on her, her parents breathing down her back and the fact that her sewing machine went out last week was just too much stress.

“Hey, eyes up her buddy. Don’t make it too obvious,” Carmendee teased as she waved her hands in front of her chest to get her friends attention back up to her face.

“Yeah, it’s not as lame as I thought it would’ve been considering you put it together.” She flashed a smile but her eyes weren’t so friendly. Good ole Carm; being mean with a smile

“No, Joshua isn’t Julies date. He bailed on her last minute like a complete prick. But like a true knight in shining armor Joshie here is saving the day,” She said and draped her arm around Joshua and squeezed him tight as she talked. She looked between Julie and Josh and raised her eyebrows playfully before releasing Josh from her wicked grasp.

“Ow!” Carmedee yelped at the sharp pain that suddenly spread across her ass shooting Ayden a death glare that didn’t falter as he kissed her hand. “You better behave mister,” She couldn’t help but let a small smile creep across her face. Grabbing Julie’s arm she pulled her along with them, the two were a package deal they didn’t go anywhere without each other.

[Halfbreed443]

As Julie walked with Joshua she saw Keith walking towards them "It's good to see you too, Keith" she said. She chuckled at his joke "I'll try my best, but I'm not making any promises" She said with a sly smile. Before she could address Keith's comment about Joshua, Carmen had already took the exact words out her mouth and she only nodded. She didn't care anymore, it's his loss not her's.

"I'm glad he did, otherwise I wouldn't have Joshua" she said. Julie rolled her eyes at Carmen as she looked between herself and Joshua. She knew Carmen wouldn't give up until the two hooked up, it would be like this all night. She didn't mind Joshua's company but she could tell he was shy and she didn't want to make him too uncomfortable.

Julie chuckled as Carmen yelled at the pain caused to her rear end "That's what you get." She smiled as she let Carmen drag her inside, not that she needed to be dragged she was ready to party.

As soon as she stepped in the house the smell of weed hit her "Whoa!" She'd never smelled that much all at once and she didn't like it at all. She followed Carmen to the alcohol and poured herself a cup "Happy Halloween!" She yelled before taking a large gulp of her drink.

[ShadeyBirdy2]

Her ears twitched. So many voices. So many she didn't know. She clung tighter to Kace's arm and looked up at him. Fear in her eyes. Her face was calm ,but her eyes were wild. She smiled weakly. "D-do we have to be here?" She bit her lip slightly her signature motion of being nervous. Her hands were shaking lightly and She dragged Kace over to a less populated area. She heard her name said, but didn't look to see who said it. She was severely uncomfortable here. She only came because Kace wanted to. She clung to his arm and blushed faintly when her hand brushed against his. It was so tempting to slide her fingers into the spaces between his. She knew her hand would fit perfectly in his. She didn't dare risk it, though every part of her wanted badly to. She nervously smiled at anyone that passed by and said something to either of them, but She refused to speak. Her mind was racing. So many things could go wrong. Thinking about it just made her scoot closer to Kace. He was her only comfort. Someone offered her a drink mentioning something about her loosening up, but her only reaction was to kind of hide behind Kace. She lightly buried her face against his shoulder and shivered. "Kace...." She glanced up at him. Just looking at his face sent her heart a flutter. A blush colored her cheeks and she hid her face against his shoulder again before he could notice the love that filled her eyes. She inhaled his scent calming down slightly. She focused on him. Drowned out all the noise. Just him. "Kace....." She whispered again faintly her voice tinged with emotion.

[Echo]

Keith returned her greeting, but something else seemed to have caught his attention as he left right after. Elle glanced towards the direction he was heading; a party of four had just arrived. The way they looked and carried themselves made it obvious to Elle that they were probably tonight’s main attraction, the life of the party. They conversed for a little while, turning a few heads as they stood there, and headed towards the glow sticks and life inside the mansion shortly after.

“Elle!” Triss’s voice pulled Elle out of her thoughts, confusing her for a small moment. The goddess wrapped her arms around her and planted her lips lightly on her cheek. Elle smiled at her friend’s greeting; it took her a while, but she eventually got used to Triss’ whimsical behaviour. She was the outgoing, caring and friendly person Elle believed she could never be, and she looked up to her for that. It had to be some sort of talent to be able to have enough energy to interact with so many people.

“Isn’t she so adorable?” Elle found herself once again being tugged away from the depths of her mind, and felt her eyes widen slightly at the question.

“Very,” Liam responded.

“He thinks you’re hot, he’s just too polite to say so,” Triss added, whispering.

Elle’s freckled cheeks and ears flushed red and warm, and she lowered her head slightly in attempt to hide it. “Thanks.” She answered him as nonchalantly as she could, holding back a grin; she never was very willing to show her emotions. After getting to know them, it became clear that Liam was head over heels in love with Triss. Elle didn’t blame him, the girl was amazing, and Elle definitely would’ve had a thing for her if she were a guy. She liked Liam, she felt as if he could understand her, but she didn’t once think she could compete with the redhead.

“Maybe some whisky will loosen his tongue.” Triss proceeded to drag her two friends toward the party. Elle was taking in her surroundings as she entered through the doors; the area was packed, and there was barely enough walking space for anyone. Personal space was not something you could find at this party. Empty cups, wrappers and burnt out cigarettes were strewn across any visible surface, people were dancing and fist-pumping to the music, their glowing accessories jumping along with them. She could hear the shouts of voices trying to overpower the roaring speakers, and felt the drums pounding in her chest. It certainly was an environment she wasn’t used to, and thankfully Triss found an area next to the snacks and drinks, a safe distance away from the dance floor.

Almost all of the beverages seemed to be alcoholic, or at least laced with alcohol. Triss poured herself a glass of eyeball juice while Liam treated himself to a bottle of beer. Elle was slight repulsed by the smell of the drinks; it only reminded her of her mother. The idea of drinking alcohol made her very uneasy, so she never did, and she never told anyone why. She has, however, much to Triss’ dismay, tried different drugs before out of curiosity, but made sure not to get hooked on anything. Weed was definitely interesting with its effect on her creative process.

Elle took a long look at the ruby-hued concoction which stared back at her (literally), frowned, and reached for a what looked like a pink lollipop sitting in a basket with a variety of other candies. Guess this is here for anyone who wants a sugar high. She quickly tore off the wrapper and popped the strawberry-flavoured confection in her mouth.

Amidst the crowd, Triss pointed to a girl dressed as an red-haired Alice, from a video game Elle once played. “I think I see Aria,” the goddess shouted. Elle kept her eyes on Aria, though she seemed to be very focused on Kace, as usual. Like herself, Aria seemed rather uncomfortable or overwhelmed by the sheer number of people, and kept close to the reaper.

Triss continued, “See, Elle, there’s bound to be a few familiar faces. Besides, you are supposed to make new friends at parties like this. Or at least indulge in pleasant company for one night.”

Elle could tell by her expression that Triss’ idea of pleasant company was a little bit different from her own. Scanning through the attendees once more, she couldn’t see much besides drunk or high partygoers, none which she believed could be ‘pleasant company’. I shouldn’t judge by appearance too much, I guess.

“I find pencils and brushes to be perfect company,” Elle said, giving her an idea. “Hey, do you think people might have brought spray paint?” It probably wasn’t a good idea to vandalize the old house, but anything was better than staying in the humid, stuffy room. There was a nice lake behind the mansion, and the back wall was mostly red brick, a perfect canvas.

[Dire Hoef]

Party in the Dark

After several minutes of wandering he came across a few people he realized right off the bat. “Carly,” said David silently amongst himself as he slowly stepped over towards her. David wasn’t sure if he should be here more or less, but Carly insisted that he’d come here. David crossed the dance floor and arrived at a back corner of the foyer, “Carly! I am here. Now what?” Carly, who was wearing something from Batman [possibly Cat Women David didn’t know], turned to meet David with a small smile upon her face, “Go! Have fun! This is a party for Christ’s sake!” David leaned back slightly and looked around knowing that he was, in fact, at a party but the party itself wasn’t really he is taste. He crossed his arms and cursed his Russian before turning his back to Carly who was looking at him with a strange look on her face. David adjusted his mask accordingly before walking up the foyer stairs to the second floor, where he was originally. David then walked down the left hall only to come to a set of doors and a window on the far wall in front of him.

David needed to find a quiet place to rest and rejuvenate. David had been in classes ever since the start of today, cramming in some knowledge for the upcoming test Friday. David found the nearest room from the rest of the party that was quieter than it was loud. David stepped into said room and found that no-one had occupied this room. David sighed and closed the door behind him taking off his helm and setting it somewhere within his reach. He leaned against a wall and stared out the window. He glanced around the area feeling odd about this whole party. Something didn’t feel right to him and something was starting to bother him. However he couldn’t put his finger on it, and so he left it be and began to ponder other things knowing that this party was not his style.

[RedKayne]

Keith was taken aback by Carmendee's devious behavior, and wasn't sure how he should take her compliment/insult. However, he really shouldn't expect anything different from the she-devil, she always have been known as a bitch to those whom she dislikes. It seems that the ringmaster is at the borderline of reaching that milestone. "Hah, and always jesting as usual, Carm," Keith chuckled and then turned his attention back to the other couple. He raised his eyebrows in surprise once he overheard that Julie was ditched by her last date, was the guy hit on the head or something like that? Julie was absolutely stunning, and Josh - despite his meek manner - was incredibly lucky to be enjoying her company tonight.

"Well, you better take good care of her, Josh," Keith glanced at the knight briefly. "If you know what I mean... of course," he formed a mischievous smile, apparently, his words had a dirtier meaning behind them. "Anyways, you all go on ahead and enjoy the thrills of the party! I have some more guests to attend to," the ringmaster bowed gracefully once more before departing to greet the many other newcomers.

Ayden practically cackled once his girlfriend yelped, it was just a joke and she knew it. "I will, if you will also tonight," he winked at her before the four of them entered the old mansion and found themselves within the crowded living room of the party. Once they entered the building, they immediately went over to the alcohol to begin the night that they will all hopefully forget. The SWAT officer was in the mood for some hard liquid, and poured himself four shots before setting them on a table. After Julie finished with her current drink, Ayden shared everybody the four shots.

"Alright everybody, here's to the night that we will all hopefully get fucked up," he smirked while handing his shot glass to Joshua, who hesitantly took it. "Cheers!" he raised up his glass, clanking it against the others before downing it in one gulp. He made a satisfied sound and briefly shook his head, that certainly had a fiery flare to it.

Joshua clanked his glass, but stared at the alcohol for a few seconds. He was unsure what to do, he was still underage and his guilty conscious was holding him back. The only times he ever drank alcohol were family gathering during the holidays, and those were mainly just small sips. Finally, he shrugged his shoulders and attempted to do what Ayden did and tried to down it with one gulp.

His entire mouth and throat burned from the hard liquid, and he gagged from its taste. He spit the drink back into the shot glass, slightly drooling as he was coughing multiple times. His entire face turned red, as if he nearly suffocated from the drink, and also from the embarrassment of being a weak drinker.

Ayden saw everything, and laughed out loud. "Oh my god, you okay, Josh?" Ayden attempted to question, but he was literally cracking up as tears welled up in the corners of his eyes. "Damn man, you should have told me that would have happened," he shook his head, Ayden was beyond belief over Joshua's letdown performance. Ayden raised his hand and wiped a tear away from his eye, while Joshua wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. The poor kid almost refused to glance at the others, he couldn't stand the shame of looking at them in the eyes, especially Julie.

"C'mon, babe," Ayden gently grabbed Carmendee's arm, gently pulling her to him. "Let's hit the dance floor and give these two space, they will definitely need it," he chuckled, wondering how Joshua could fix this situation with Julie, because he would fully expect that she was not impressed at all by Joshua's alcohol intolerance. Ayden gently tugged at his girlfriend's arm once more, before guiding the two of them to the center of the dancing crowd before letting Carmendee take the lead.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Triss chuckled at Elle’s notion of spray painting, shaking her head lightly in exasperation. She let out a wry sigh.

“Oh, Elle. I should have known you wouldn’t let your artistic mind rest for even one little party. I should have just brought paint along myself to keep you occupied.”

Liam snickered. “I’m with Elle. I’d rather be painting. And I can’t paint.”

Triss sighed again, a bit more huffily, a hand on her hip. “You two are buzzkills.”

Her eye was caught by a few other faces she recognized, one in particular: Josh. Triss grinned at his knight costume, then examined his company. Her grin mellowed a bit at the sight of Carmendee, and of course Julie was right there with her as usual. Triss had nothing against Julie; she simply felt the young woman would do better in more pleasant company. But then, considering how close she was standing to dear, sweet Joshua, she wasn’t doing too badly. Triss sipped her punch--she would really have to upgrade to some whiskey or scotch soon--and examined the fourth member of the small entourage. Ayden was dressed in a SWAT uniform, and it looked damn fine on him. Triss lamented that it hid so much of his toned abdomen, but at least it was still obvious he was buff beneath that vest. His arms were bare as well, leaving them plenty showcased. The redhead smiled deviously.

“Me-ow,” she purred in appreciation of the view. She missed Liam’s dramatic, irked eye-roll. And the fact that he downed the rest of his beer in one long draw.

Triss couldn’t help but laugh when Joshua choked on his liquor. The poor boy really was no match for the hard stuff. She approached as Ayden dragged Carmendee off to the dance floor--keeping her jade eyes on his firm backside until shadows swallowed him up--and wrapped an arm around Josh’s armored chest from behind, pulling him in and kissing his cheek with a laugh.

“Don’t feel bad, Josh,” Triss said by way of greeting as she released the young man, eyes twinkling. “I did the same thing with my first shot. Mind you I had my first shot when I was thirteen…”

Triss glanced over Julie’s witch costume with approval as she spoke. She had never really talked to the girl--generally because of she was always in Carmendee’s company, exactly where Triss preferred not to be--but she offered her a broad smile.

“You look darling, Julie,” she complimented sincerely. “No doubt you have plenty of admirers in this crowd.”

Her attention returned to Josh, though she kept tactlessly looking over to where Ayden danced with his arm candy. That boy really was easy on the eyes.

“You might be happy to hear that I managed to drag Liam along,” the tattooed woman informed the flushed knight. “Though it seems you have plenty fine company just where you are. And you’ve met Elle, haven’t you? Of course, I’m pretty sure she is entertaining thoughts of spray painting a masterpiece on some poor unsuspecting wall somewhere, so don’t be surprised if she vanishes…”

Triss glanced back to see if Elle already had vanished. Nope, still there. Liam, fresh beer in hand, waved towards Josh, looking slightly perkier at seeing his friend.

The goddess took another draw of her punch, made a sour face, and threw the rest away. “Damn if I don’t prefer whiskey.”

At that, she poured herself two and downed them both in record time, savoring the smoky flavor and the burn in her throat, the warmth creeping down into her belly. She peered over at the dance floor again, feeling more alive by the minute. She knew many people who claimed that whiskey made them aggressive and angry, but she had never been negatively affected by it. Sure, it made her aggressive--just a much more sensual type of aggressive.

[The Texan Queen]

As the group stood by the table with the various bottle of alcohol Carmendee moved her hips slightly to the beat of the music filling the room. Sipping slowly on the fruity punch she had in her cup she watched the others interact in the room. A few sexy cops, sailors, cats, and bunny chased after the hot super heroes and topless guys using this party as an excuse to show case their bodies. Her eyes landed on a group of freshman girls fawning over a guy in a Tarzan costume. Snickering she lightly bumped her hip against Julie’s and nodded in Tarzan’s direction.

“I’m sorry but if that little loin cloth and cover his dick it’s honestly not worth seeing,” She shrugged her shoulders and laughed loudly. Ayden extended his hand with a shot glass in his long fingers, and it begins, she smiled and gladly took the shot glass. Debating between finishing off her drink or just setting it down on the table she could hear her mom’s nagging voice in her head; never set your drink down at a party! Roofies!

“Let me just,” chugging what was left of the tangy alcohol infused drink she set the empty cup down, “finish that off before we move on to the good stuff.” She raised her shot glass up with the others and looked around her small little group. This was what tonight was all about; good friends and booze. She was secretly crossing her fingers that Julie and Joshua hit it off and they would all be able to hang out more in the future. Carmendee looked over at Julie and the two crossed arms and slammed back the shot, their signature move, and both made faces as the liquid slid down their throat.

“Whoohoo!” She shouted and shook her head as the rest of her body warmed from the shot. “That shit is good.” Pouring herself another shot she watched Josh attempt his first shot. She couldn’t help but burst out into tears of pure amusement.

“Oh my god, you’re such a pussy. It’s not that bad.” Tossing back another shot she clapped a hand on the poor boys shoulder and cocked her head as she laughed. “So we all know you are a spitter, not a swallower. Good to know,” Tossing her head back into another wave of laughter she wiped away a tear that was forming in the corner of her eye. She let Ayden pull her away from them and she gave Julie a little finger wave as they disappeared into the dark of the dance floor. She pulled Ayden to the center of the dance floor and pulled him close to her so there was no space between the two of them. Moving her hips to the beat they danced together for a little bit and then suddenly the beat changed and Nympho by Borgore came on. Carmendee squealed with excitement, this was her favorite song. Grabbing Ayden’s hands she slithered down his body and popped her lower end upwards to give him a full view of the red lace thong she was wearing. Pulling away from him she turned around to face him and began to dance giving him a little show. Moving close to him she pulled him close and slid her hand down and grazed his crotch softly.

“I’m a nympho, I’m a nympho,” She whispered in his ear as the song continued on, “You can get in my pants skip the intro,” Spinning around she went back to dance seductively in front of him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reHGIYHAR2Q

(Reference just in case no one has heard of it before :p )

[ShadeyBirdy2]

She was growing upset. Kace had lit up some of his 'product'. He knew she didn't like it. "I wish you wouldn't do that around me..." He looked at her coldly. She shrank back slightly and whimpered. "I-I just...don't... I mean... why can't you consider how I feel for once?" He threw her off his arm making her stumble back and hit the wall. "K-Kace!" She gaped at him. He'd never been like this.

He growled deeply. Something was wrong. She whimpered again and shrank against the wall trying to hide from him. "I'm sick of you..." He growled. "All you do is cling to me. It's pathetic! Now you're judging me?! Get lost..." She stepped forward and reached out to touch his arm. "Kace... Don't do this..." He raised his hand and struck her across the face making her yelp in pain. Then he turned on his heel and stormed out. She held her cheek momentarily in shock. Tears crawled down her cheeks her hands shaking.

She pushed her way through the crowd trying to find somewhere to be alone and collect herself. She entered a room slamming the door behind her and sliding down to the ground sobbing into her hands. After a minute she looked up and glanced around. She noticed someone else in the room and stood up quickly backing away from him. "I-I'm so sorry... I didn't... I didn't mean to intrude..." Her voice was shaking and weak.

[Dire Hoef]

Wakeful Encounter

David was in the middle of deep thought when a woman's voice entered his mind through his ears;

"I-I'm so sorry... I didn't... I didn't mean to intrude..."

David smiled softly knowing that this woman seemed to be the most innocent woman he had come across at this god forsaken party. David slowly walked over to his costume's helmet piece and picked it up dusting it off. He then slipped it on and adjusted it properly, "No need to worry.. I was just leaving.." David slowly made his way towards the door stepping pass the woman, but stopped mid-stride. He thought about what he was doing and decided not to leave the room and with this shook his head with a heavy sigh onboard. He returned to the window he once stood next to and leaned on the window-sil. "Your free to do what you like in here.. I don't mind," he said with his voice muffled by the helmet.

David returned to his thoughts once more without any sort of further discussion.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie smiled as Ayden poured the four shots and took her's in her hand eager to gulp int down. After this shot the party was really going to start for her and Carmen and they both knew it. Once the two friends drank the fiery liquid Julie's face cringed. She watched as Joshua failed at what she guessed to be his first attempt at drinking. She couldn't help but chuckle which only turned into a full blown laugh at Carmen's dirty joke.

"Joshua are you ok?" She asked finally being able to compose herself. Obviously she wasn't impressed with his drinking skills, which he had none of but that would change in the course of the night. "Looks like Carmen's getting her wish. I'm not leaving your side until you learn how to drink properly" She joked as hse began pouring them both another shot.

As she did this she heard a voice she hadn't expected to hear or wanted to hear, Triss. She didn't not like her but Carmen and Triss weren't exactly friends so Julie tried to stay away. Nonetheless Julie smiled at the girls compliment "Thank you Carmen convinced me to wear it. You don't look to bad yourself so I'm sure you have your fair share of admirers"

She watched as Triss took two shots and she handed Joshua one of the two she'd already poured. "Now when you go to drink it don't pause just gulp it down" After she'd finished giving him the advice she downed her shot.

[RedKayne]

The Halloween night was off to an amazing start. The party was rocking, everything was rolling, slutty college students and half-naked men were getting frisky with each other on the dance floor. Especially with the young couple, Ayden and Carmendee. Ayden danced behind his girlfriend, who was all up in his personal space. He was still laughing to himself about Carmen's dirty joke towards Josh about being a spitter, at that moment, Ayden was so tempted to say aloud that Carmen was a swallower. He figured that it was too much information at that point, before heading off to the dance floor.

Once Carmen's favorite song came up, Ayden couldn't help but chuckle at her adorable squeal. He let her take his hands, as she popped up her tight ass and displayed the scantily thong she was wearing tonight. He smiled deviously to himself, fully enjoying the view before she turned around. She pulled the two of them close together, her delightful curves pressing against his chest. Ayden continued moving with the beat, his hands resting upon her sides. Carmendee slid one of her hands down to graze against the bulge in his pants, and Ayden himself was exploring her body. Both of his hands wrapped around her back, slipping under her skirt before cupping her ass cheeks. She whispered very promiscuous lyrics into his ear, and he seriously couldn't wait to rock her night.

Carmendee turned around once more, dancing very seductively in front of her boyfriend. Ayden grind his hips to the beat, before the song changed up once more. This time, Ayden was very familiar with the new song - Bad by The Cab. He found it very coincidental that the song came up, but also extremely fitting.

"No I don't want a good girl, no not today... mmm..." The lyrics of the song boomed across the room, and Ayden slightly leaned his face forward, planting a few soft kisses on the outside of Carmen's neck. "Cause I want it bad," he whispered into her ear, his hands sliding up and grazing against the outside of her breasts. "I want a bad girl, baby, bad, yeah I want it bad." The two danced, or grinded, or whatever else you may call it, for a few more minutes. Yeah, Ayden was having fun, but there was simply too much tension and he needed to find a release. And certainly, he had no doubt that his girlfriend felt the same way. "Come on," he whispered to her, lightly grabbing her hand before quickly leading them away from the dance floor. He was in a rush to find a private room upstairs to themselves, and begin some pleasurable fun.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UGSPx8nJ-U

Josh was still incredibly embarrassed by his abyssal performance of drinking alcohol. He really just wanted to leave the party right now, and sit in the lonely corner of his room for being such a failure. However, he let out a loud "oomph" when Triss suddenly wrapped an arm around him, and then his face turned extremely red when he felt her soft lips kiss his own cheek. Its safe to say that he never really experienced the affection care of an attractive woman that often.

He glanced at Liam, sending a nod of acknowledgement to his acquaintance. The two of them were often involved in many study groups together, spending long night preparing for the big exams of their classes. Josh glanced back at Julie, she was clearly unimpressed with Josh's drinking skill but she was still having a hoot about it. After she finished laughing, Julie promised to stay by Josh's side until his drinking skills improved. At this point, he couldn't understand why she was staying with him at this point, couldn't she tell that he was a total loser?

Joshua sighed to himself, almost tempted to reject her offer of another shot, and just leave the party to save himself further embarrassment. He shrugged his shoulders, attempting to push back his feelings and go with the flow of the party. Maybe it might get better tonight... most likely not.

"Sure, why not?" Josh formed a small smile, as his hand carefully took the one shot. He stared down at the alcohol, listening to Julie's careful words of advice. Was this really the only way he could possibly impress her? Attempting to be a drinker, which he obviously wasn't. Yes, it was Halloween night and they were celebrating with all sorts of costumes, Josh didn't enjoy that he wasn't himself so far. Then again, even if he was his true self, he would be further disappointed with his own introverted personality. Shrugging his shoulders, he leaned his head back as he poured the alcohol into his mouth, gulping it down quickly. He managed to finish it this time, but made a disgusted face before shaking his head violently. It was absolutely disgusting to him, he couldn't figure out why people enjoyed the taste of alcohol.


"Wow, that... stings," he muttered under his breath, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand just in case anything dribbled down once again. His eyes glance up, observing the dance crowd in the middle of the floor. He couldn't see Ayden or Carmendee at all, they were completely lost within the crowd of drunk college students.

He really should have stayed home tonight, and get ready for church for tomorrow morning instead.

When David leaned against the window panes, the movement of the drapes caused something to stir. Suddenly, a small book, hidden at the other side of the curtains, fell down to the floor with a loud thump. It seemed pretty old and worn out, untouched for the past few decades. It was completely covered with dust and cobwebs, a small spider was in fact crawling on top of the brown leather cover.

If either David or Aria were to decide to look inside of the book, only the first page was filled out. The handwriting was messy, but just barely legible. These sentences were actually verses from the Bible, specifically from the apocalyptic vision of Revelation. The entire page was filled, detailing the verses of Revelation 9:1-6.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Triss watched with an amused grin as Julie had Joshua take another shot. He managed quite nicely this time, all things considered. She patted him on the back with a laugh.

“Look at that, Julie’s corrupting the church boy. Well done, we may just get you drunk yet!”

Triss turned and filled another shot, holding it out for Liam, who was still several paces away with a beer. He looked at her, the shot, and back at her again, clearly reluctant. Triss raised a taunting eyebrow, small smile playing on her ruby lips, and beckoned him with a finger. It was too cute, and Liam found himself striding towards her and the dangerous truth serum, looking back at Elle briefly as if hoping she would rescue him.

Triss’s perpetual grin graced him as he set down his beer and took the shot glass. He looked at it, sniffed it briefly. His face wrinkled.

“Whiskey?” he asked. He wasn’t much for the hard stuff, but whiskey wasn’t so bad. When he sipped it.

“Nothing else for my main man,” Triss teased.

So much for just drinking beer, he thought wistfully. Just a sheep, following the herd.

Liam knocked back the shot; he’d had plenty of practice during his time with Triss, so it went down fairly easily, though he coughed a bit at the burn. He always did, and could never figure out how Triss managed not to. He simply did not like drinking too much; he hated feeling like he was losing control of his senses, of his mind. He valued the brain, intelligence--muddling it with pointless alcohol was idiotic, demeaning even. But he did it anyway. Triss had that effect on him.

She seemed satisfied. The redhead kissed his cheek, wiped off the lipstick that stuck to it. Liam had stopped blushing at that a long time ago, but he still enjoyed it. The young man set down the glass and recovered his beer, then held it up in a brief toast to Joshua.

“To compromising morals because women told us to,” he joked, then took a swig.

“Damn right,” Triss seconded. Her eyes turned back to the dance floor; Ayden and Carmendee were out of sight, but she was hardly concerned. There were plenty of other toys to play with.

Liam saw the glint in her eye and knew exactly what she was thinking. The young, enthusiastic woman loved to dance. In fact, it was one of the few times when she preferred not to have a man hanging around, crowding her. They just got in her way.

“I’m going to go dance,” she said a few moments later, looking to Liam. She knew he hated dancing, so she didn’t bother to ask, which kept him from having to bother to refuse.

“Have fun,” her best friend replied. “Don’t get into too much trouble.”

She shot him a smoldering, mischievous look over her shoulder as she walked away. “Don’t I always?”

Liam sighed and looked at Josh. Shrugged as if to say, “Women, right?”

Triss, friends and pursuits temporarily forgotten, squeezed her way onto the dance floor, finding a spot that was about as roomy as it was going to get. The heat of bodies was enticing, the smell of perfume, body odor, marijuana and sex hanging in the air and giving her a thrill. Her mind went elsewhere when she danced, ignoring everyone and everything specifically, focusing only on the atmosphere as a whole. It gave her a high without having to resort to drugs, and the alcohol buzzing in her system loosened her, made her content, malleable, sensuous.

She danced. She never remembered what song had played once it was finished, didn’t care to. She felt the pulse of the bass, moved to the beat, hips popping and swaying suggestively. The cut of her dress revealed her supple legs nearly up to her firm ass, showing most of the cobra tattoo on her right thigh, its head vanishing enticingly into somewhere around her pelvic region. Triss had the graceful control of a belly dancer, hips making tantalizing movements as her upper body remained poised. Her hands moved up her thighs, over her groin, snaking up her belly and over her breasts until she eventually lifted them into her thick red locks, which had been curled for this occasion. Her face was upturned, her eyes closed, simple shimmering gold eyeshadow glinting in the colored lights dotting the room. Her mouth was slightly open as though in ecstasy.

Her hands made their journey back down the length of her body, slipping over her curves and then resting in front of her hips, hands flat, fingers pointed inward towards her groin. More than one pair of lustful eyes followed the movement, the way her hips bobbed, knees slightly bent. Her dance would have been just as fitting were she straddling some lucky fellow in bed, and it made men sweat and dream.

She ignored them. This was her time.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie watched happily as Josh took the shot from her and successful second try. She chuckled at his comments about the alcohol as she turned to search for her two friends. Unfortunately they were out of sight which meant only one thing in her mind. She knew her friends all too well to think anything differently, they were having a little dirty fun. She turned back to the group and chuckled again at Triss commenting about her corrupting Joshua "Well, what can I say? I've learned from the best." She said as she poured herself another shot.

What was it? Three? or Four shots? She shrugged blowing off her usual attempt of keeping track of her shots. Normally she lost count after four or five but this time was different since she was also counting Joshua's shots which only counted as one. She was relieved once Triss finally left and she could relax again. She poured herself one more shot before turning to Joshua and grabbing his hand. "Come on, I want to dance!" She said a little louder than she meant to which caused her to giggle.

As she lead Josh away she gave Liam a small wave. She pushed through the crowd until she fond a spot for the both of them to fit in. One thing about Julie is that she isn't much of a 'sexy' dancer especially when she's tipsy. She wrapped Josh's arms around her hips and leaned her back against his chest. She only rocked them side to side along with the music. She had to admit his arms felt nicer then she'd expected.

[CrimsonLady180]

Talia spent most of her time leaning against the wall talking to a few people that had like her costume which mad the party somewhat bearable as Amber was dancing and talking to guys near by. She occasionally slipped her drink as she watched those around her having a good time, that is until she saw of of her friends, Aria and Kace, across the room arguing which seemed out of the ordinary. She excused herself telling Amber she'd be back when she saw Kace slap her making Talia only react quicker as she made her way through the dancing crowd. Feeling she needed to check on Aria as soon as she could before she tried to figure out what just happened. Talia squeezed her way through several people dancers, a few guys grabbed and groped her on her way through while many of the party goers bumping and grinding against one of another which only made her encounter worse when she bumped into Ayden. She gave him a disgusted look as she continued to push her way through the crowd to follow after Aria caring little for what his ex did glad that they weren't together anymore feeling sick as she saw what kind of activity he was up to now though it honestly wasn't much of a surprise to her.

Once she finally freed herself from the crowd Talia went into the door that Aria had went through just moments ago. The room was rather quite as she entered bumping into a guy in a rather interesting costume while Aria was crying at a distance from the guy. Of course with her luck she keeps bumping into people though she isn't usual this clumsy, something about being around people mad her rather clumsy it seems from past experiences. Talia glanced at the guy for a moment thinking he wasn't going to do much, so her attention returned to her friend. She walked over to Aria reaching out to pat her back then said softly not sure how Aria would take her being there, "Hey, Aria. It's Talia, remember me? What's wrong?" Talia hoped she'd be okay, but she couldn't shake this eerie feeling that something was quite right and couldn't figure out why while hoping she'll never have to figure out why. Something suddenly caught her eyes, "Huh? Is that a book? What is that laying around for?" Talia muttered to herself curiously but made no move to look at the book.

[The Texan Queen]

Co-Post RedKayne&Texan Queen Part 1

The dance floor had turned into one giant grope fest. People were rubbing each other and shoving their tongues down each other’s throats. If they continued down the road they were traveling it would be a full blown orgy in no time. Carmendee could tell she was getting a rise out of Ayden and she couldn’t hide her growing needs either. She pushed into his touch and would let out a soft moan into his ear causing Ayden’s grasp to tighten. The whispering in her ear sent her overboard, it was time to find a place to tame the growing tension between the two of them and the dance floor certainly wasn’t the place.

“You read my mind,” Carmendee laughed. Ayden led her through the crowded dance floor and towards the stairs of the building. She was a little worried about sneaking off to a less crowded space, the place was giving off a weird vibe, but her womanly needs over powered her worries. Pulling out her phone she shot Julie a text; Hey! Ayden and I are off to bump uglies, hope you and Josh are doing good! Slipping the phone back into her costume she slowly stepped up the stairs and paused to take a look back at the party below them.

“Is it safe?” Carmendee asked and pulled Ayden back a little bit. “You and your idiot friend did scope the place out right? I don’t wanna be in the middle of fucking and have something scare the shit out of me,” She looked up the stairs past Ayden and felt a chill run over her. Something was telling her to just stay downstairs and maybe even leave. She wasn’t getting good vibes from the darkness at the top of the stairs.

Ayden looked over at the darkness above the stairway. He wasn't entirely sure what Keith did, but surely he and his friends did check out everything in this mansion. If not, there should have been several other party goers that decided to explore the place.

"It should be safe," Ayden glanced back at her, casting a reassuring smile. "Here, let me go on ahead and check if everything is a-okay. If we're lucky, perhaps I can even find us a great spot," he winked at her, before glancing ahead and up the stairs. He walked up the stairs slowly, his every steps creaking against the old stairway. Finally, he disappeared into the shadows of the hallway, and no longer within Carmendee's sight.

She would wait... and wait... it was only a few minutes, but it seemed like forever since Ayden was with her. The silence would soon become uncomfortable.

"Ayden?" Carmendee called out after what seemed like hours after Ayden left. What was taking him so long? She stood in the middle of the stairs, she could either go up into the darkness or go back down into the dim lighting and loud music.

"He's probably fucking with me and wants to scare me," Carmendee rationalized out loud and marched up the stairs with a new attitude. She was irritated he was making her wait this long.

"Okay Ayden, you can come out now!" She demanded and slowly made her way through the dark. She could hear soft voices in other rooms and every now and then a sharp moan would break the silence upstairs. It was reassuring to know she wasn't up here with just Ayden and if she screamed others would be able to come find her.

Yet, that wouldn't be the quite case. Suddenly, it was as if the wall to her right opened up, like a large monster opening the abyss of its hungry mouth. Two bare, white arms shot out. One of the hands covered Carmen's mouth, silencing her screams. The other quickly dragged her into the maw of darkness, before the wall closed up once more.

[Dire Hoef]

Death Wish

"Hey, Aria. It's Talia, remember me? What's wrong?

Huh? Is that a book? What is that laying around for?"

David, believing that this woman was oblivious to his presence, decided to take his mind off a few thoughts and turn his attention to the book lying upon the floor. Somehow it was hidden behind a few curtains, and reluctantly had fallen to floor as if it was placed there for a reason. David still couldn't get over that strange feeling from before, and this book just sparked that suspicion further. David slowly walked over towards the book and reached down to pick up with his left hand. He slipped off his helm with the other and with this settled it down upon the olden floor. David was on his right knee when he picked up the old and worn out book. David was curious of its contents thus he opened it to the first page which contained scriptures, in which he could vaguely point out.

David slowly stood to his feet as he tried to read the scriptures a loud, but it was too scrambled and poorly written for it to be read a loud.Thus David tried to analyze the text, but had no luck what so ever. This book was strange enough, but he didn't realize that there was some sort of importance in the text. However it was unreadable from David's standpoint and thus just closed the book and looked towards the two woman standing before him;

"Well... What are your names? Hm?"

[RedKayne]

Joshua was finally glad that they finished drinking for the moment, he didn't really appreciate the warm fuzzy feeling brewing inside of him due to the alcohol. It was different, and he was not use to such a feeling. However, his heart sank when Julie suddenly wanted them to dance. If there was one thing Joshua Digger was afraid of most of all, it was dancing. He doesn't dance. In emphasis, he doesn't dance. Although he never really gave it a shot, he pretty figure he was a horrible dance and would stumble with his steps.

He wanted to pull back from the witch's grasp as she pulled him towards the dance floor, but he didn't dare. Instead, he glanced back at Liam, sending him a look that was surely futile, Please help me! Quickly, he lost sight of Liam and the others as the crowd of bodies got in the way. Julie found the two of them a decent spot, before she pulled Josh closer to her body. He could have froze as his arms were wrapped around her slim waist, and her head nestled against his chest.

Josh gulped loudly, feeling his face flush with redness. He caught the scent of her shampooed hair, and it caused his mouth to dry. Her perfume also wafted into his nostrils, and Joshua felt himself more and more attracted to the young woman. The feeling of his arms wrapped around her waist, it was simply a sensation he would treasure for a long time.

He did his best to step with the beat, hoping not to disappoint Julie and kept the woman in her grasp. However, he still felt a little ache in his heart. He was shy and introverted Joshua, what chances did he have of being in a stable relationship with the party girl known as Julie? He liked her a lot, but he also wanted to have a meaningful relationship. He wasn't the type of guy to take advantage of a woman and use her body for his own pleasure. No, he definitely didn't consider himself as such a douchebag.

He sighed lightly into her neck, unaware that his warm breath tickled against her thin flesh. "Julie..." he began very slowly and quietly. "Why..." he paused, he was very afraid of finishing this question. Would she turn away from him once she realized what he meant? "Why... do you like me?"

There would be some snickering, and Carmen would find herself in brightly lit, luxurious bedroom. (http://gohomedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/luxurious-bedroom-wallpaper.jpg) She would feel body pressing against her back, before her mouth was finally uncovered. Ayden, of course, decided to pull another prank to scare his girlfriend.

She would turn around, the wall behind him was completely closed, there were no signs of any doors. Somehow, Carmendee's boyfriend managed to find a hidden bedroom within the abandoned mansion. Ayden's mischievous smile widened, and he just kept snickering. "I'm sorry, babe, but it was just too easy not to," he attempted to defend himself, almost anticipating a fiery reaction.

"God. You're so fucking annoying!" Carmendee snapped and pulled away from him the second she could. Her heart was racing and she felt like she was going to hyper ventilate any second. Bringing her hand to her chest she felt her heart thump against her chest.

"One of these days you are literally going to give me a goddamn heart attack!" She plopped down on the bed and let out a heavy sigh as she tried to get her heart to calm down. Looking around the room she was pleasantly surprised. The room was beautiful and actually clean.

"How can this nice of a room be in this shit hole of a run down house?" Carmendee looked around the room in awe, the colors were so vibrant it was like the room had just been decorated.

Ayden just kept on chuckling, obviously not taking the situation very seriously. He shrugged as she plopped on the bed, "I'm not sure," he answered her question. It was quite a curious thing that this room was hidden inside of the mansion, and that it was extremely clean compared to everything else. He briefly wondered what the history was behind this mansion, but that was a thought for another time.

He then took the seat next to her, "And besides, I highly doubt you will get a heart attack," he slightly rolled his eyes. He then leaned forwards, whispering into her ear and his lips grazing against her earlobe. "And also, the only possible way you can die, is the amount of pleasure I shall induce you," he muttered huskily to her before leaning back with his devious grin. Carmendee shrunk her neck toward her shoulders and squealed quietly.

"So, how 'bout it? How 'bout I make it up to you for misbehaving so much tonight?"

"I dunno, maybe I'm not in the mood anymore," Carmendee cocked her head to the side and raised her eyebrows at him. "Sorry Carlie."

Ayden smirked, and then made an exaggerated light sigh. "Alright, I suppose we can go with a different option and waste this perfectly beautiful bed that has been basically waiting for us. You can pretty much torture me with this wait." His smirk widened slightly, "Or, I can do something like this."

Quickly, he pressed his toned body against her, pushing her back towards the bed while he laid on top of her lithe figure. His lips locked against Carmen's, her lipstick smearing against his own skin. One of his hands buried itself into her blonde air, using his fingers to lightly play with her locks. Carmendee smiled through their kisses and wrapped her legs around his torso and ran her hands along his back.

"Mm, I love it when you play rough," She whispered in his ear and took a small nibble on the end.

Ayden chuckles before slightly pulling back away from her lips. "I love it when you play naughty," he smirks before pulling away further, quickly removing his vest and tossing it to the ground. No sooner, did he take off his tight shirt and it fell unceremoniously on the ground. Now, his toned and muscular upper body was revealed, and his hungry eyes gazed down at his devilish girlfriend. Carmendee bit down on her lip as Ayden revealed his perfectly toned body. She could feel her body pulse with lust for the man towering over her.

"Well, officer, I have been a naughty girl. What do big strong men like you do with little girls like me?" She looked up at him with her big doe eyes and batted her lashes, trying her best to come across innocent.

"I'll do anything to get out of trouble." Sitting up she brought her lips to his and ran her hands along his bare muscular back as she kissed him passionately.

Ayden adored the sensations of Carmen's soft fingers grazing down his back, it renewed the hunger he had for her. He pulled back from her lustful kiss, grabbing both of her hands gently before moving them over to the rail. "Anything, you say... hmm?" Ayden's mischievous smile widened, and Carmen would then feel her wrists cuffed to the bed rail. Apparently, Ayden grabbed his plastic cuffs and now had his girlfriend bonded. Carmendee gasped at the cool plastic coming into contact with her skin. Looking up she saw Ayden's cheesy costume prop and snickered, this was going to be fun.

"I'm going to interrogate you, young lady, until you reveal to me your biggest weaknesses," he said to her huskily, his tone low and full of lust.

He leaned forward, planting multiple soft kisses to the inside of her neck. Carmendee's skin rose to the soft kisses on her neck and goosebumps quickly appeared all over he body. His hand glided to the red laces of the torso part of her dress, quickly untying them. Carmendee's breasts bounced free from their restraints, standing out in attention. Ayden's hands moved swiftly, cupping her breasts and kneading them to heighten the arousal of the devilish woman. A low moan escaped her lips and she tugged at the handcuffs so desperately wishing to touch Ayden. She lifted her back off of the bed pushing her chest deeper into Ayden's hands.

"You're killing me," She whispered through another soft moan.

Her quiet moans excited her boyfriend, increasing his own arousal. He wanted to take her, right here, right now. But, he enjoyed taking his time, and tormenting his girlfriend. Ayden lowered his lips further to Carmen's right breast, flicking his tongue against her nipple. Carmendee closed her eyes and allowed herself to just enjoy the sensations Ayden was giving her. Quickly, he wrapped his mouth around the tip, suckling it softly and allowing it to harden in his mouth. He gave the other breast some attention as well, and his left hand ever so gently pinched the tip of her breast, surely sending waves of pleasure into her.

After swirling his tongue for a couple more minutes, Ayden pulled back, glancing up at Carmen and watching her writhe in ecstasy. He grinned deviously, planting a trail of soft kisses from her breasts and to her stomach, his hands smoothly sliding down her sides until they reached her hip. One hand moved below her skirt, and began to do some pleasurable work with his fingers. Her eyes shot open and a louder moan escaped from her lips as his fingers explored her lower body.

"Please, Ayden, just fuck me already." Her body tensed and her moans grew louder as his work with his fingers increased.

Ayden got incredibly hard at that moment. The beautiful supermodel before him was willing to give away her amazing body to him. Her last words especially aroused him, and he could feel the bulge in his pants straining. He stopped his work, removing his hand away from her damp thong. Ayden leaned forward, gently cupping Carmendee's face with his other hand as he pressed his lips against her own once more with great passion. After allowing a bit of tongue work between the two, Ayden finally pulled back with an evil smile.

"Not yet, this is your punishment, remember?" he almost cackled, but instead lowered himself again.

"You're such an ass," She said her voice low and whisper-like. She was hungry for him. She was never a big fan of foreplay, she wanted the main event not the opening act and she wanted it now. His one hand grabbed her sexy undergarment, pulling it down until the red thong hanged from one of her ankles. He lifted her skirt, and then quickly leaned his head forward and between her legs. His hands gripped her thighs as he began pleasure work using his mouth, intending to please his girlfriend beyond her wildest dreams. His hands massaged her sensitive skin, and then ran across and below to cup her ass cheeks, gripping them tightly as he continued forth with his feast.

"Oh my god!" She shouted and tossed her head back in ecstasy. Her legs shaking with pleasure and her toes curled she gripped the bed posts and let out loud moan after moan. She could feel the intensity build up inside her as Ayden went to work.

"Ayden you gotta stop!" Carmendee groaned and tried to wiggle away from his mouth.

However, Ayden paid her no heed. He continued to indulge himself with her taste, kneading her bum as he pulled her back closer to him every time she tried to wriggle free. No, he wasn't going to stop any time soon... not until she found her powerful release. Carmendee's moans grew louder and louder as Ayden continued on. Her body tensed up and she was practically shrieking with pleasure at this point. Her mouth opened and her eyes were twisted shut in pleasure as she felt her body release with extreme pleasure.

"Oh my holy fuck." Carmendee's breathing was heavy and a small smile crept across her face as she peered down at Ayden.

Ayden finally pulled back, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. His eyes wandered up and down her body, she was so fucking hot with the way her beautiful skin glistened from the pleasure. He pulled back even further, grabbing a hold of his belt and removing it, loosening his slacks. In one swift movement, he took off his pants and underwear, tossing them both to the floor. Now, his hardened length was finally revealed to his girlfriend, and then he leaned forward and on top of Carmendee.

Carmendee's eyes widened with excitement at the sight of Ayden's member. She could feel herself pulsing with pleasure and need for him. As he laid down on top of her she pushed her hips upward, pushing herself against his erection.

"You are so lucky I'm handcuffed. You are killing me!" She whined impatiently.

"Now, my dear," Ayden began in a whisper, gently kissing her ear. "I'm going to fuck you so hard until you scream my name out in pleasure," he stated, and suddenly, he shifted his hips and thrust into Carmendee roughly.

"Oh my god!" Carmendee shouted out as he thrust himself into her. Her eyes rolled back as he took her.

Ayden groaned aloud from the pleasure of her tightness, and he swore that she was going to be the death of him one of these days. Very quickly, he began to pump his hips furiously against Carmendee, a wet slapping sound echoed throughout the room of their lovemaking act. Ayden leaned forward, pressing his mouth against her for another passionate kiss, briefly muffling her loud moans.

At this point Carmendee had lost count of the number of orgasms she had reached and she felt like she was going to black out from the pleasure. The groans and moans coming from her boyfriend, the feeling of him pounding her, and the faces Ayden was making was just too much to handle. She kissed him back moaning into his mouth softly. She prayed that Ayden would find release soon, she didn't think she could handle much more.

Ayden moaned loudly, he could barely think straight as he thrust harder... faster... deeper. He squeezed his eyes briefly from the extreme sensation, and his hands found themselves upon the bed rail. He lowered his lips to the inside of her neck, planting several small kisses on her flesh while he finally decided to release Carm from her bondage and unlocked the cuffs, freeing her hands and allowing the young woman to do whatever she would please.

With her hands free she immediately clung to his back, her nails digging deep into his skin. Her legs wrapped around his torso allowing Ayden to get deeper inside of her causing her moans to become even more louder. She didn't care if the entire party could hear her, she was climaxing yet again and it was like each one was bigger than the last.

"Oh, god. Ayden!" Carmendee shouted.

"Oh fuck, fuck, fuck," Ayden got lost within everything, basking with the tightening of her velvet walls as Carmen climaxed around him. He reveled in the delicious pain of her nails digging into his back, and intensified his thrusts even further. He couldn't hold back much longer. "Shit, Carmen, I'm going to.... I'm going to..." he cursed aloud, he could barely find the strength to finish his own sentence. The bed was rocking like crazy Carmendee thought it might break from all the shaking, but that thought didn't last long as Ayden began to thrust even harder as he came close to climaxing himself.

Finally, the dam broke within Ayden as he finally climaxed inside of Carmendee. Wave after wave of pleasure shot throughout his body in one seemed like to be an everlasting climatic eruption. He groaned loudly, weakly thrusting until he was entirely spent. He looked down at Carmendee, breathing heavily while watching her face as he filled her up.

"Jesus," Carmendee said as she tried to get her breathing back to normal. "I'm fine with just laying here and taking a nap! That was incredible. You wore me out!"

"And you were amazing," Ayden snickered with a sly smile, before finally pulling out. He also tried to regain his breathing after their very enthusiastic lovemaking, if they could call it that. Bluntly, it was fast and rough sex. He rolled over beside her, wrapped an arm around her naked and fragile body. "I hope you're ready for round two later on tonight," he chuckled in a joking manner.

"But I'll be in control for that round," She said and nuzzled into his chest. "Before we go down we should explore the room. I'm sure we can find some cool shit in here!"

"Hah, fine, fine, we satisfy your curiosity for now," Ayden chuckled, leaning down and gently placing a kiss at the top of her head. He rolls away from before getting off the bed and standing up on the floor. He grabs his underwear and pants, pulling them both on briskly before making any quick adjustments.

Deciding to check himself, Ayden went over to the nearby mirror standing on to one of the drawers. "Dear god, your lipstick is all over my face, Carm," Ayden looks at his reflection, noticing that her red lipstick was smeared all over his mouth and neck. "I'm gonna need a towel or something to wipe this off," he laughed quietly, before glancing down and noticing a worn-out, brown leather book.

"Leave it. It'll mark my territory for the night," Carmendee laughed and began to dress herself even though she wanted to just lay in that bed and snuggle with Ayden.

"Hmm... what's this?" he didn't notice the book before, but like the rest of the room, it was amazingly clean and free from dust and cobwebs. He picked it up, opened it and scanned over the pages. He formed a small frown after examining its contents, "What in the world?"

"What?" Carmendee asked and walked over to his side as she laced up the front of her costume. "Oh and I think I have makeup remover in the car."

"Some crazy shit," Ayden told her, before flipping the book to show her its contents. The pages were decorated with all kinds of grotesque and hellish depictions of monsters. Hell-fire surrounded the demonic creatures, and they all came in different shapes and sizes. Each monster was horrifying, like something from a nightmare. Below each creature was a name, written in a barely legible and somewhat sloppy handwriting. "Whoever had this journal must have been high or something like that," he shrugged his shoulders, letting Carmendee to look at it and glance at its contents.

"It's probably some little thing your idiot friend did to freak out some freshman," Carmendee rolled her eyes and continued to get dressed.

Finally, he closed the book shut and dropped it back on the drawer. "But otherwise, I will only keep the lipstick on only if you let me decorate your face when we're finishing up round two later on tonight, you know, marking my territory," he chuckled deviously and wriggled his eyebrows with mischievous intent.

"HA! You are so funny. You know you can only do that when I have no makeup on," She laughed and moved toward the door. "Ready?"

"Always," Ayden answered and then chuckled chuckled as he opened the secret door for his girlfriend, revealing the hallway before them. As she will pass by him, Ayden of course would check out the sway of her ass and the glimpse of her red thong. Damn, he was such a lucky man. He grinned to himself before following his girlfriendand letting the passage close.

Carmendee quickly led Ayden through the crowd and didn't stop at the calls of her name, she wanted to make sure Ayden got the lipstick off his face. Once at the car she pulled out her tube of lipstick and reapplied it and handed Ayden a makeup remover cloth.

"Now that you are all cleaned up, I think we should go find our friends!"

Ayden wiped away the red lipstick from his face, making sure there wasn't even a single smudge left. "Thank you very much, Carm," he nodded at her gratefully before leaning forward and pecking her lips quickly. He turned around, wrapping an arm around her waist as he lead the two of them back to the mansion to meet their friends back at the dance floor.

About two hours passed, and everybody was still having the greatest time of their lives. The party did slightly got a little more mellow though, some of the students decided to take their leave. Yet, a good majority of the guests were still enjoying the dark thrills of the night. Loud sexual moans echoed throughout the hallways upstairs, several frat boys were shouting and goofing around at the dance floor, quite a few guests went to the nearby lake and decided to skinny dip, while a group of slutty Disney princesses were right at the entrance of the mansion and happily sang together the famous song "Let It Go" in their extremely off-key and drunken voices.

Ayden stumbled through the area, his mind in a slight haze. He drank a little bit more than he should have for the night, and got separated from his girlfriend and the others at one point. He wasn't too worried, though, they were probably off having a blast somewhere nearby. He coughed, the smell of marijuana and other illegal substances caused him to gag lightly. He found himself in what seemed to be the kitchen of the mansion, standing before the bar which was littered with empty glasses and spilled drinks.

"Heh, figures, nothing," Ayden sighed in disappointment, really wishing he found another shot. Oh well, he might as well search for Carmen and the others. Hopefully he would avoid seeing his ex-girlfriend, Talia, once again. She gave him a dirty look earlier that night, she probably still hated him for dumping her. He didn't give a shit, she was the one that was uptight with her sex life and what not. So in the end, Ayden simply dumped her ass and found himself a much sweeter one.

He turned around, about to leave a kitchen but noticed that there was somebody else already there with him. Ayden caught the sight of a crimson-red haired goddess, somebody he glanced at every once in a while during the party. She especially caught his attention at the dance floor, and the way she stood her own and danced promiscuously at the center. Such a sight turned him on immensely, and he gave her a small smile in greetings. "Hello, there," he nodded at her.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Liam had spent a bit of time alone after Elle had vanished--likely to go find paint--and Julie had led Josh to the dance floor. The poor guy had sought some help from his friendly acquaintance, but Liam had merely grinned and waved. Content to be ignored for a little while, the young man had perched himself on a dusty couch, sipped soda--the beer had made him queasy--and watched the shenanigans of his intriguing peers. So much energy, so much excitement. You’d think it was their last day on Earth with how hard they partied. Even the dance floor was strewn with used condoms as girls and boys took their pleasures right there in the heat of the moment, ignoring the other bodies surrounding them. Liam found it rather disgusting, but such was life. You only live once, right?

About forty-five minutes after having ditched him, Triss returned. She was flushed and exuberant from dancing, huge smile on her face. She really did look like a goddess, and it made him ache. She plopped herself down none too gently beside him, flinging her legs across his lap and crossing her ankles. Liam studied her gold heels briefly, wondering how in the hell women walked in those things, let alone danced. His eyes inevitably meandered up her long, smooth legs, however, the panels of her dress slipping off to show them in all their glory. Luckily, the fabric in the middle stayed in place, keeping her treasures modestly hidden. Liam swallowed, met her eyes. Her head was resting on her fist, cocked sideways, looking at him with a mischievously perked eyebrow and a small grin.

Yeah, it said. I saw that.

“So I saw our dear Joshua on the dance floor,” Triss said conversationally, letting Liam off the hook. “Odd couple, that. Cute, but odd.”

“Julie does seem a little…wild for him,” Liam remarked, taking full advantage of his get-out-of-jail-free card. “He is pretty devout. Be a shame if he started shirking his church responsibilities for a girl.”

Triss batted her long lashes innocently. “What, girls aren’t worth shirking responsibilities for,” she asked teasingly.

Damn. “Uh…”

Triss laughed. “You’re so cute when you’re flustered.”

“Must always be cute then,” Liam retorted.

“Always,” she agreed.

Liam cleared his throat, took off his ridiculous hat and ran his fingers through his light hair to hide his embarrassment.

“So,” he began, deflecting, “anyone give you any trouble out there?” He gestured towards the dancers, though their numbers were dwindling. He thought of the used condoms unhappily.

“A few,” Triss said casually, stealing his soda and taking a sip. When she handed it back, there was a little bit of lipstick around the rim. He knew it smelled like cinnamon; she always wore a thin layer of cinnamon gloss over her lipstick. Apparently men loved the spicy kick of it. He wouldn’t know.

“Told one he better get his dick off of me before I removed it for him,” the young woman continued nonchalantly, examining the nails of one hand. “He was drunk, so he found that funny. Me twisting his penis around, not so much. Put his pants back on in a rush, though.”

Liam sniggered.

“After that, all the other guy needed was the warning. Then he left me alone.”

Something caught Triss’s eye. Liam subtly followed her gaze and saw it was Ayden. Damn handsome, fit, funny Ayden. Go to Hell.

“Where’s Elle?” Triss questioned suddenly. She kept an eye on her prey, but Liam knew she was still listening to him.

“I don’t know. Painting a wall somewhere, probably. Might have even left. Plenty of people have. Some went to the lake.”

“Lake?”

“Yeah. Skinny dipping, probably.” The thought of a bunch of drunk kids drowning while trying to swim passed through his mind.

“Hope they aren’t drunk,” Triss remarked, echoing his sentiments. He smiled.

“Not to mention it’s freakin’ freezing,” she added. “Bad recipe, that.” Liam nodded his acknowledgment.

The party was still going, but it was winding down. Maybe half the guests remained, and despite the emptying dance floor, the music continued to pound through the house. Liam was bored. Triss, he could tell, was getting there as well. They chatted amiably for a while, the occasional gentleman catcalling to the redhead as they passed by, taking in her lovely legs. She smiled, waved her fingers. Liam pouted.

“Going to see if I can find another drink in this joint,” Triss said a moment later. “I’m parched. Sit tight.”

She roamed into the kitchen, which appeared to be empty--both of bodies and of drinks. She did not dare even try opening the cabinets, visions of cockroaches spilling out crossing her mind. She shivered in disgust. She tried the tap--dry.

“What does a woman have to do to get a damn drink around here?”

She turned around in time to see Ayden. He was a bit off-balance, clearly having had too much liquor. Triss leaned against the counter and crossed her tattooed arms, watching him in amusement. He fumbled around at the bar, murmured discontentedly about the lack of drinks. Kindred spirit, apparently. He hadn’t noticed his spectator.

Finally, as he turned to leave, he spotted her, smiled boyishly, and greeted her. Triss raised an eyebrow, grinned and gave a small wave.

“Hello yourself,” she responded wryly. Ayden’s arm candy was nowhere to be found. Fair game.

“Afraid there aren’t any drinks to be found around here, love. Looks like we’ve run dry.” She worked the knobs on the kitchen faucet for emphasis. “Literally.”

Triss returned her attention to Ayden. Her ruby lips curled, a playful, taunting smile. She walked over to him, stopped mere inches away. A manicured finger rose and slid down the front of his vest, then crossed to one of his arms. She let her fingertips drift down his firm biceps, her touch light as a feather. She hummed in appreciation.

“You know,” the goddess began, voice low, seductive, “you really should come by my studio sometime and model for me. The fewer clothes the better.” She grinned and looked up at him, displaying her pearly whites, jade eyes dancing.

[The Texan Queen]

Co-post between Texan, Kayne & Cat

Ayden's eyes nonchalantly ran up and down Triss's lovely body, drawing in the sight of her feminine assets. Her tanned long legs seemed to run up for miles, and Ayden's eyes fell upon her very revealed cleavage. He silently drank in the view of the creamy flesh between her two perky orbs. Finally, his gaze returned back to Triss's face, which held a very mischievous smile as she walked towards him.

She ran one of her lither little fingers up his chest, and even through the fake body armor, he could feel shivers down his spine. Pleasant shivers that began to arouse him, especially when her finger began to trace his toned bicep. At first, Ayden sighed as he lightly grasped Triss's finger and pushed it away.

"I think you must be mistaken," Ayden's face was completely serious, as if he was not interested in Triss's sexual advances. However, his lips curled up very deviously. "I see a drink right before me... the nectar of a goddess," he said to her in a very low and husky voice, before raising her finger up to his mouth, and then lightly sucking on the tip of it.

Triss’s eyes widened very slightly, then relaxed again as her charming smile grew. His mouth was warm, and she found herself lamenting that only her finger was getting some enjoyment out of it. Still, she was patient. She had cast the lure and he had gobbled it up like a starving fish--he was hers now. It had even been easier than she’d expected. Must be the alcohol.

“Oh my,” Triss purred, cocking her head slightly. “An officer and a poet. Looks like this is my lucky day.”

She raised her knee slowly, running the length of her calf teasingly up the inside of his thigh. The movement revealed her supple leg nearly up to her hip, taunting him with a glimpse of where her thigh curved to meet her firm ass.

Ayden's lips curled up slightly, before releasing Triss's finger from his mouth, but giving it one last swift lick with his tongue. "An officer, a poet, a model, and a lover. Take whichever one you would please," he grinned deviously and released her finger, thoughts of Carmendee completely out of his head as he enjoyed the goddess's presence.

Carmendee had been enjoying the night with her friends, but had decided to stop drinking since Ayden had gotten so drunk. Someone had to drive everyone home and it certainly wouldn’t be someone drunk. She didn’t mind staying sober, it was fun to laugh at everyone else’s drunken antics. She was sitting in a circle outside with a group of mainly guys who were laughing and passing a joint around.

“Carm you want another hit?” A guy in a Freddy Kruger costume extended her the joint and smiled at her. He had been after her all night since Ayden had left her side and gone who knew where.

“I think I’m going to pass. I have a nice high,” She smiled back before lowering herself back onto the cool grass. She really needed to go find Ayden and make sure he wasn’t getting into a fight or passed out somewhere, but she was really enjoying being outside. Freddy Kruger wiggled over and laid down beside her and wrapped an arm around her shoulder. Carmendee made a noise of disgust and shot up from the ground.

“I have a boyfriend,” She snapped and dusted off her costume.

“Ayden? Fuck him, he doesn’t deserve you.” He reached up for her and Carm kicked his hand away. Thankfully she had a decent high, which mellowed out her temper, so she was able to just walk away without slamming her heel into his face. What a prick! Carmendee fumed in her own thoughts as she made her way back into the house to find her boyfriend.

Triss brought her leg up, brushing against the inside of his thigh and setting the fire within him. He felt himself getting aroused, especially when his gaze caught the revealed skin of her smooth legs and a glimpse of her lovely ass. A seductress like Triss would most likely and easily notice the bulge within Ayden's pants, his eyes focused upon the revealed skin before rising up to meet Triss's gaze once more.

"I just hope that a lowly mortal such as myself can get my just rewards for serving a goddess like you," he chuckled lightly, feeling very fuzzy but warm right now to due to his intoxication. The only thing that inhibited Ayden initiating the first move and taking Triss here and now was because of the public area, where anybody could step in at any time, which would cause him to glance at the doorway as he overheard a set of footsteps approaching.

Triss made another soft hum of appreciation at Ayden’s risqué talk, resting her hand on his chest as she leaned in, her face hovering close enough to his own for him to smell not only her perfume, but the light, invigorating scent of cinnamon on her lips.

“I’m a bit of a glutton,” she murmured a hair’s breadth from his mouth. “So I’ll take everything you have to offer and more.” Then she smiled lightly. “But I always repay in kind.”

The redhead pulled back, stepping slightly away, her teasing insufferable. She, too, had heard footsteps, the click of heels informing her that the impending intruder was female. She did not touch Ayden again, but let him stew in the heat of her promises and the memory of her touch and scent, as was her way. Still, she kept her lustful gaze open, that playful smile turning her full lips, not hiding her desire. The young woman still had another card to play, and it was a tricky one, but Triss was a master of manipulating situations to her advantage, and she had no intention of letting this one slip through her fingers.

“There you are,” Carmendee chuckled as she stepped into the kitchen but her smile dropped quickly when she saw Triss. She rolled her eyes and pulled Ayden beside her and gave Triss a dirty look.

“Cute costume Triss. It’s just as cheap as you are,” She smiled and cocked her head to the side. Her fogged mind wanted to bash Triss and send her crying for the hills but at the same time she was in such a good mood she didn’t want to ruin her buzz.

Triss merely smiled, unabashed and unaffected by Carmendee's insult. She looked at Ayden with a raised eyebrow, as if to say, "Really? That's who you hooked up with?"

"Real charmer, isn't she?" the redhead said instead, tone sarcastic and edged with laughter at Carmen's childish behavior, as if she couldn't believe such petty comments were leaving an adult's mouth. This was it, her last card, her final play. Ayden had already shown clear interest, as was perfectly evident in the slowly receding bulge of his pants that Carmen had not caught sight of. Now she just had to give him reason to seek it out. And what better way than to make the inebriated man view his girlfriend as a ball-and-chain--an embarrassing, jealous, overprotective ball-and-chain.

"Pity, I was enjoying our chat," Triss commented amiably to the poor young man as she stepped towards the exit. "But if you ever decide you want off of your leash," she peered pointedly at Carmen, then returned her smoldering gaze to her catch and grinned, "come find me."

“Well we’ll leave you to find someone to throw his hot dog down your wide hallway you call your vagina. Bye.” Carmendee waved before yanking Ayden out of the room. She decided to lead him back outside so they could talk and she could see how long he wanted to stay. Once they were back outside in the night air she smiled at Ayden and gave him a peck on the cheek.

“I’ve missed you,” She cooed and nuzzled her head onto his chest. “I’m surprised I found you in one piece,” she paused and a thought crossed her mind. A nasty red headed thought.

“Stay away from Triss. I don’t trust her and I don’t want tonight to end in a fight, with you or her.” Carmendee looked up at Ayden and pulled back to look into his eyes.

“I want a drama free night and she is full of it. How much longer did you want to stay?”

In all honestly, Ayden was extremely disappointed when his girlfriend showed up in the room and ruined the flirting fun. Quickly, she pulled him away from the red-headed seductress before any more drama could escale between these two agressive females. He glanced down at Carmendee as she warbed him about staying away from Triss, which really pissed him off. Ayden rather not let her tell him what to do with his life. If he was in the mood to fuck Triss, then he will fuck her and that will be the end of it.

Instead, he formed a fake small smile and nodded at his girlfriend. "Don't worry about a thing, babe." He then glanced around the surrounding area, scanning it quickly when she questioned about how much longer they were going to stay. Josh and Julie weren't in sight. This may be interesting that the two of them are off by their lonesomes. Who knows... maybe the good little church boy will be corrupted tonight and will receive head?

Ayden chuckled at the thought, before glancing back down at his girlfriend. "Alright, we can get going soon. I'm gonna find Keith real quick and let him know that we're heading out. You should call Julie and then we can meet back up at the car, okay?" he questioned, but briskly turned around without waiting a response.

A certain redhead was waiting for him, and he didn't want to disappoint.

Carmendee crinkled her brow in confusion. Ayden was acting weird, even if he was drunk, he was acting weird. She didn’t want to push it because she knew that it would cause a fight between the two of them and she didn’t want that. She loved Ayden and just wanted him to have fun but she didn’t want Ayden to be anywhere near Triss. She was a home wrecker and had no morals whatsoever and with Ayden as drunk as he was things could get out of hand.

“Kay,” She snapped and watched him walk off to find Keith. She pulled out her phone and sent Julie a text; it’s time to go. Ayden is plastered and if I catch Triss trying to wrap her loose red snatch around my boyfriend’s dick one more time I’m going to fucking kill her. Meet me by the car in ten.

“Off to find Keith my ass,” Carmendee whispered to herself and thought back to what the guy in the Freddy costume had said to her and shivered at the thought of him being right. I can trust Ayden…can’t I? Her doubtful thoughts pushed her to go back into the house to go and find Ayden.

“Please, God, don’t let me find my boyfriend in a bad situation,” Carmendee said out loud and looked up to the night sky pleading with her eyes. She had a bad feeling about tonight and was ready to get home and just call it a night.

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It didn't take long for Julie to get lost in the moment. She didn't think about anything that was happening around her and didn't care, she only cared about the warm and surprisingly toned arms that were wrapped around her. She smiled as they rocked back and forth to the music, she could tell he'd never danced before it felt like he was just following along with her movements, not that she minded.

She sighed pleasurably at feeling his breath hit her neck. At the sound of her name she only responded with a simple "Hmm?" She hadn't expected that question and it completely brought her out of her blissful demeanor. She stopped moving and turned herself around, whilst managing to stay in his arms and looked up at him with both confusion and a hint of hurt. She didn't understand why he would ask that, did he not like her?

Joshua closed his eyes at the sight of Julie's hurt face, the question caught her completely off-guard. He understood why she was confused and worried, but Josh didn't mean anything to it. He liked her, he really wanted to like her. However, he was just unsure of his feelings because of the circumstances he was in.

For a couple of minutes she stood there in his arms and staring at him dumbfounded on what to say. Finally she snapped out of it, "I don't know. There's something about you but I don't know what it is. Perhaps because you remind me of me when I first got here, before meeting Carmen."

When she finally admitted her answer, Josh somehow managed a small smile. Somehow, he didn't know why he liked Julie as well. She was a party girl, and he was the good little church boy. Were the two of them truly compatible with each other?

"I'm sorry... I didn't... I do like you as well, Julie," he admitted with a nod of his head, clarifying his words. "I don't know why... but I do," one of his hands gently grabbed her own, tugging it slightly. "Come on, we should find a more quieter place to talk," Joshua beckoned. Discussing their feelings in the middle of the dance floor wouldn't work out because of the loud booming sounds of the music and the excited shouts of the surrounding intoxicated college students.

Once Julie would follow, Josh would lead her away from the crowd in the dance floor. It was difficult finding a quiet area, but the two of them found the back exit of the mansion, finding themselves outside and near the coast line of the lake. From the distance, Josh could see several young ladies skinny dipping in the murky waters, which caused him to blush a deep red. However, he paid them no further heed before glancing back at Julie.

"So... what do you mean that I reminded you about yourself before?" he questioned, his eyes full of curiosity. "Did Carmendee corrupted you or something like that?" he asked in a joking tone.

Julie smiled at his words, he liked her also. She had to admit they were an odd couple, totally opposite from one another. I guess it's true, opposites do attract! She suddenly thought of Carmen, her friend had set them up how did she know it would work between them?

Julie was brought out of her thoughts at the warm sensation of Josh's hand in hers. She nodded and followed him to the back exit of the house, near a lake. Julie lightly chuckled at Josh's red cheeks after seeing a few girls skinny dipping.

She smiled at his joke "I wouldn't say that. I think I would have changed even without Carmen, just not as fast. My parents were really strict, I didn't really get a chance to experience this type of thing." She said glancing back towards the mansion "So when I got here and met Carmen, I took the opportunity."

"Heh, I see," Josh nodded in understanding. His parents were somewhat strict, but they did allow Josh his own personal freedom at time. The reason why he didn't take advantage of drinking and partying like the other high school students because he wanted to follow his parent's and youth group's example.

"So now you are freed instead, and simply having the time of your life," Joshua commented, his eyes glancing up at her own, admiring the brilliance within. "I respect that," he said quietly.

For the first time that night Julie's cheeks grew red as she smiled at his compliment. "Well, I respect your choice too. It's not everyday you meet a fine gentlemen like yourself" She said with a smile. She took his hand "Why don't you free yourself, just for tonight." She glanced past him toward the lake and the skinny dippers "Let's go skinny dipping. You don't have to be totally naked, I won't either, And we can go to a different part of the lake."

Joshua's smile widened at the sight of Julie blushing, it was absolutely adorable. "Heh, thanks," he chuckled quietly, raising a hand and rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment. And this he jerked his head straight up, his eyes widening at Julie's suggestion. "Wait... what?" he questioned in a panic tone, but then sighed in relief when Julie stated that the two of them didn't have to get naked.

"Alright, sure," he shrugged his shoulders with his small smile. "Let's get going," he suggested, glancing at the other side of the lake, their intended destination.

Julie smiled, happy that he agreed. She led him to a part of the lake where no one was around, she figured if he was around the other skinny dippers he would be uncomfortable. Once they reached the lake she began removing her costume, which was much more difficult to remove than to get on. She folded the costume and placed it a far ways from the bank and placed her hat on top of it.

She was wearing matching black panties and bra. She turned around to look at Joshua with a smile before she jumped into the lake. It was freezing which caused her to scream. She stood in the water and turned toward Joshua "It's freezing in here, so be prepared!"

Joshua immediately turned red at the sight of Julie nearly naked, especially considering that she wasn't wearing a bathing suit. He gulped aloud at the sight of her revealed smooth and sun-kissed tan skin. His eyes couldn't help but admire her delightful curves as well, and that was when Josh noticed that he was getting a big bulge in his pants. He shifted uncomfortably to his side, hoping that Julie wouldn't notice through his knight costume, and then she jumped right into the water with a loud yelp.

As she rose back to the surface, it was like watching a dark-haired goddess emerging from the depths of the lake. Josh found himself completely smitten by this young woman. He clenched his fists tightly, his subconsciousness always thinking about God's all-seeing eye, and wandered what He thought about Josh in this situation. The knight sighed, he didn't want to get corrupted, but he also really liked Julie, which caused him to be really conflicted with his feelings.

He decided quickly, before removing the fake metallic armor and revealed his bare and toned torso. He was, of course, blushing deeply as he dropped his pants, and quickly rushed into the waters with a jump before Julie could notice his arousal through his dark-blue boxer briefs. He splashed right next to her with a yelp, it was freakin' cold!

However, when he rose up to next to her, he was laughing his head off and smiling almost like an idiot. He was enjoying himself, which was a first for this party. He was just starting to let go and have fun for a bit before returning back to uptight little Joshua. He smiled brightly at Julie, his gaze matching her own with deep attraction. It wasn't lust or love, but he was developing strong feelings for her already on their first night. Normally, he would scold himself for falling for someone so quickly, but right now, it just felt right.

Julie watched him take off his costume that revealed his very toned muscles. She bit her lip at the sight of them as she couldn't keep her eyes off of them. She yelped when he ran and jumped into the lake right next to her splashing her with the cold water. She couldn't help but feel happy for him, he seemed to be having fun for the first time and she was glad she was the one he was with.

She returned his gaze and smiled, she didn't know what this was but she liked the feeling. She moved closer to him "It feels good right? Letting go?" she said.

"Hmm..." Josh appeared to be in deep thought as she neared him. He was definitely getting more comfortable with her presence, maybe it was the alcohol in his system loosening him up, or perhaps he was really into this girl. He was willing to bet on the latter. "I'm not sure," he stated, and then raised a hand up to Julie's face, brushing away a few strands of damp hair away and tucking it behind her ear. His hand then cupped her cheek, reveling the softness of her skin. "I'm sure it would feel much better shortly," he stated wryly with a small yet devious smile. He was completely surprised with himself of such a bold statement, and he felt proud of it.

She watched him carefully, he seemed different than before but not too different. Once again her cheeks reddened as he pushed her hair out of her face. She'd never understood why girls thought that was sweet until now. Her cheeks grew even redder at his soft touch, she didn't move away and she didn't avert her eyes. She was surprised at his expression and his statement, perhaps she was corrupting him.

Joshua's smile slightly widened at her gaze, their eyes completely locked with each other in utter silence. His eyes then lowered to her lips, it was an extremely charming sight. He could just lean forward and press... he sighed lightly and pulled his hand away, already missing the feeling beneath his skin. "I apologize, this may be moving too fast," he offered a small yet sad smile. He didn't want to rush into their relationship at all, and yet... he couldn't ignore the burning desire within. Could Julie ignore it as well, or were they heading into a collision of passion very soon?

He was back, the shy conservative boy she met only hours ago. Julie's heart sank like a stone as he pulled away from her and she couldn't help but let it show on her face. She looked down into the water "I understand, you have to be sure before you move forward with whatever this is" and she did understand. They both had been drinking, she didn't want him to do anything because of the alcohol that he might regret the next day. She finally brought her eyes to his again "We should probably get out of the water."

It hurt Josh so much to see how Julie reacted, they both thirsted for more, yet Josh was too afraid of taking anything further. His eyes were cast down at the water guiltily, he never wanted to see Julie hurt in such a way. Was this right? Was he making the right decision by taking things slow, and hopefully make them more meaningful in the future?

"Julie... I..." he began slowly, wandering if he could dare to look at those sad-filled eyes once more.

Screw it.

Suddenly, Josh's hand leaped up and wrapped around the back of Julie's head, tangling itself into her soaked raven-black hair before pulling her towards him, and then pressing his lips against her own for the very first time and reveling within their passion.

She didn't have a chance to move towards the bank before he said her name. She looked at him and within a split second his fingers were tangled in her hair and his lips were on hers. She was frozen with shock for only a second before she returned his passionate kiss. Her hands found their way into his hair as she kissed him back. The obvious passion finally put to action. His sudden change in attitude about the situation aroused her in a way no one else seemed to be able to.

Complete and utter bliss. That was all Josh could explain at the moment as he continued his passionate first kiss with Julie. Her aroma was simply intoxicating, and he couldn't get enough of the taste of her lips and tongue. It was such an amazing feeling, and he never wanted it to end. He wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him and pressing their bodies together to bask in the warmness of their embrace.

Her arousal grew as their bodies pressed against each other. She suddenly lifted herself up and wrapped her legs around his waist. She didn't want this to end, she wished it would last forever.

As Julie lifted herself upon Josh, he let his arms fall and wrapped his hands underneath Julie's legs to support her. The two of them drifted to the coast of the lake, until they were making out upon the smooth sand. Julie's back was pressed against the ground as Josh laid on top of her, sensually enjoying the taste of her kiss. He pulled back slightly, his eyes full of warmth as he looked down upon Julie. "You are so beautiful," he muttered before leaning forward and pressing a soft kiss on her neck.

This was still entirely new for Josh, he barely has as much experience to these situations like his friend Ayden. In fact, at the back of his mind, Josh was worried that he will or already has messed up and turned off Julie. However, he let everything become natural as his primal instincts took over.

Julie smiled "Thank you" she responded. There were plenty of guys who had told her she was beautiful but she felt Josh actually meant it. She let out a soft moan as he kissed her neck and she pressed her body against his. Suddenly she somehow managed to flip their position so she was on top and smiled "Am I corrupting you?"

Josh was pleasantly surprised when Julie decided to take over and flipped their position. She formed mischievous smile, and Josh couldn't help but form his own smirk. "I'm not quite sure," his hands ran up her smooth legs until they rested on top of her creamy thighs. "Is that your goal, Julie?" he questioned.

Julie sat up, straddled on his hips with her hands gently on his chest. Her smile widened at his question "Maybe only a little" she said as she gently ran her nails across his muscled chest. She reached down and made a trail of soft warm kisses from one side of his neck to the other.

Josh enjoyed this. He enjoyed being with Julie, he enjoyed this little corruption. He enjoyed that the two of them were completely soaked and wet, and that they were nearly naked. He felt himself growing extremely hard as he felt her lithe body straddling him. At this point, he didn't care whether or not Julie noticed his arousal. Right now, he's making the assumption that she did notice, and liked it.

He groaned as he felt her soft kisses across his neck, enjoying the trail of fire created across his flesh. His hands trailed to her sides, running up and down her bare back.

She smiled against his skin enjoying the sound of his pleasurable groans. She felt his excitement and didn't mind it at all, she was matching his excitement. She moaned at his touch as she nibbled his ear lobe.

Hearing Julie moaned in his ear only caused Joshua's arousal for her to heighten. Never, would he imagine such a beautiful girl to be lying on top of him and writhing in pleasure. He closed his eyes and basked in the sensation of her biting his earlobe. His hands ran up, but then briefly paused at the end of her bra strap. Josh pulled back from her slightly, wondering where everything will lead.

"Is this okay with you?" he slightly tugged on her strap, notifying Julie of his intention. "Are we moving too fast?" this was his worry of course. They have only known each other for a few hours, and yet here they were. Was it too much to ask though to have a little bit of fun? Was it really too much to ask and let go, to become free and enjoy his time with a lovely lady?

Julie held back a disappointing groan as he pushed away slightly. She smiled at his question and straightened up before unclasping her bra from the back. She smirked as she slowly removed the black garment and tossed it to the side "Does that answer your question?" She couldn't help but smile at his actions, he was a gentleman.

Josh's eyes widened with surprise as Julie stripped away her undergarment before tossing it away. He drank in the sight of her breasts, completely mesmerized by the two creamy orbs of flesh hanging above him. Never in his life has he been entranced by such a sight, and he was glad he gets to share this first moment with Julie. "Yes," Josh smirked before sitting up. "It does," he whispers to her before leaning forward and kissing her on the lips once more. Hesitantly, one of his hands raised up and gently cupped Julie's right breast. He marveled the softness beneath his hand, and massaged it and hopefully pleasing his woman.

Julie returned his kiss and reaching one of her hands into his hair. She was enjoying every bit of this, she didn't care how fast or slow it was going. She moaned softly enjoying his hand on her chest. She pulled away from the kiss only to return her attention back to his neck she began nibbling on the soft skin.

Josh reveled in the feelings of her fingers in his hair, and continued to massage her breast beneath his hand. He laid back down on the ground again, groaning in pleasure as she kissed the sensitive skin of his neck. He laid there, enjoying Julie's manner of pleasing Josh. His other hand lowered itself to Julie's rear, cupping one of her cheeks firmly. He couldn't believe how far they were going, and was truly excited where all of this might lead to.

She gasped when she felt him grab a hold of her bottom and she giggled into his ear. She hoped he didn't think she was laughing at him, she wasn't. Her laughter was caused by her reaction, she hadn't expected him to grab her. She was glad he was enjoying himself. This particular situation wasn't new for her but their surroundings were, which only made it even better.

He found her gasp quite adorable, and apparently she enjoyed his touch based upon her giggles. Now, it was time for Josh to gain back some control. He rolled them over again, lying on top of Julie and gently kissed her lips once more. His lips moved down, planting multiple kisses from her cheek, to the inside of her neck, and finally her cleavage. He glanced back up at Julie, watching her reaction as he flicked his tongue across one of her nipples, wrapping his mouth around it and suckling softly.

Julie moaned as he left a trail of delightful kisses from her cheek to her chest. Her breath quickened and she closed her eyes enjoying every second. With each of those seconds that past her hunger for him grew. Her hands found their way into his hair once again and she gently tugged.

The young white knight closed his eyes, continuing his gentle nature and suckling her sensitive tip for another minute or two. He could honestly just spend the rest of the night like this, pleasing Julie with everything he had. Yet, he could even go further. As his tongue swirled around her nipple, his other hand lowered itself, trailing across Julie's belly until it slipped under her panties. He was extremely nervous about this, because he had no experience whatsoever, but he began to pleasure Julie using his fingers.

She let out a gasp and moaned as he began pleasuring her lower body. Finally she opened her eyes and she stared at the night sky as she bathed in his pleasuring acts on her body. For someone like Josh he was actually doing a splendid job of building her body's hunger for him.

Josh's smile widened as she moaned and opened her eyes. This entire moment was surreal, and he could always thank his lucky stars for meeting someone like Julie. However, reality began to set in and he realized he didn't have a certain something. His mouth moved away from her breast and sighed lightly, pulling his hand away from her wet black panties.

"I don't have any condoms," Josh muttered quietly to Julie, almost disappointed with himself. He never bothered with bringing any protection because he would never imagine being in this kind of situation.

Julie leaned up on her elbows and thought about his concern. Condoms were important especially for this and yet she didn't know what to say. If she says they should just continue there would be a possibility of pregnancy but if she agrees that they should wait, who knows what will happen. Having mixed emotions about the situation she reached up grabbing the back of his head and pressed it on hers and sighed deeply. "I'm really sorry to ruin this moment....for the both of us, but I think it would be best to wait until we get one. Then when we do I am going to corrupt you so bad." Normally she wouldn't care because if she was hooking up there was usually a bedroom which most of the time had condoms somewhere. Comparing those past situations to being on a sandy river bank next to an old mansion she doubted there were any condoms that weren't planned to be used.

Joshua sighed again, she didn't have any either. It was both a good and a bad thing, he supposed. They could actually wait and figure out their emotions by the time they find one, and then they could fully unleash their passions for each other.

However... they were both still highly aroused from their passion play, and Josh didn't plan for them to go to waste. "I understand, and I agree that we should wait for getting one also," he nodded his head, but then formed a small smirk. "However, there are other things we can do before we find one, if you allow me to do them, of course," he stated before leaning forward and giving her a quick peck on her lips.

He pulled away, but immediately leaned down and kissed her toned stomach, letting his tongue swirl around her belly button as his hands reached up to the hem of her black panties. His eyes glance up at her, watching her reaction carefully as he began to pull down her panties and taking them off of her ankle, fully revealing herself to him. He gulped, knowing he was about to enter new territory, but was up for the challenge. His lips trailed down, and planted multiple soft kiss around her womanly part but completely avoiding it. He was teasing her, and personally wanted her to beg for the pleasure. His lips trailed across her inner thighs, and his eyes still gazed up at her.

Still on her elbows Julie leaned her head back and moaned as he made his way to panties. She lowered herself back onto the sand and smiled as he slowly removed them. She gasped as he teased her and knowing what he wanted she refused. It didn't take long for her to want more "Oh god Josh," she moaned "Stop teasing, I can't take it anymore" she groaned as she met his gaze.

Joshua's lips curled into a small smile of success. "As you wish, m'lady," he whispered to her in a very sophisticated and knightly voice, before leaning his head forward and between her thighs. Soon, he began pleasuring using his mouth and tongue, before his hands slid down and cupped her rear tightly and pulled her closer to him.

As her moans get louder Julie reached for something to grip only to get a handful of sand. This feeling was utterly amazing. She finally tangled her fingers in his hair and softly pulled. The moaning, the writhing, the feeling of his hair being gently tugged... everything increased Joshua's hunger for Julie and enhanced his confidence. Even though he was extremely inexperienced, he was glad that Julie was enjoying herself. His hands begin to knead her rear, reveling in the firm yet soft sensation of her lithe body.

He continued indulging himself with her taste, completely set upon making Julie reach her highest plateau of pleasure. Her back arch ever so slightly and her moans grew louder despite her effort to keep them quiet. "Oh god" she moaned quietly, she didn't want him to stop she didn't want any of this to stop.

Joshua glanced back up at Julie, completely memorized the way her body arched in pleasure. He wanted to spend every night like this with her, to give her a joy that she would always want to experience within his presence. Joshua closed his eyes again, and focused upon hitting all of Julie's noticeable sensitive spots. His hands gripped tighter, waiting for her release.

Give me everything... Julie...

Her efforts to keep quiet were fruitless with the pleasure she was feeling. As she gripped the sand with one hand and with the other in his hair she felt a wave of satisfying pleasure wash over her. "Oh god, Josh!" she yelled finally releasing. She collapsed back on the ground out of breath and pleased with Josh.

Finally, it was so perfect the way Julie called out his name as she reached her climax. If Josh were to die tonight, he would die a happy man. He pulled back, wiping his mouth quickly with the back of his hand before leaning forward and gently kissing Julie's stomach, leaving another trail up to her neck before pulling back once more. "I hope you enjoyed that, Julie," he whispered into her ear, nipping it slightly.

Julie grinned and reversed their position so that she was straddling him. "I did enjoy it, very much." She said as she leaned down and kissed him softly. "But it wouldn't be fair for me to get all the fun now would it?"

Josh lightly returned her kiss, smiling through it. His heart was racing through her last words, what exactly was this vixen planning? "Hmm... now you have me intrigued, m'lady," Josh chuckled as he gazed into her eyes.

She chuckled and placed a kiss on his neck and down his chest stopping just before his briefs. She glanced up watching him before following the trail of kisses back up to his neck. Since he was new to this she felt it only right to tease him a little.

He groaned aloud as Julie reached his briefs with her light kisses, but then glanced down to see her returning back to his neck. Her warm kisses did spread a blissful feeling throughout his body, but he realized that this was probably payback for earlier. "Darn it, Julie," Josh chuckled. "No need to tease me anymore," he said, hoping that she could continue on with her path.

She giggled against his neck and looked up at him with a smile before continuing her work. She trailed back to his briefs and removed them. Josh gulped as she removed his briefs and tossed them aside, now he was fully exposed for the first time to a woman. A very attractive... a gorgeous woman at that. He bit his lower lip, waiting in anticipation as his growing arousal was fully free.

She glanced up through her eyelashes at him and licked her lips. Her heart beat loudly in her chest as she pressed her lips to his erection. Josh closed his eyes and leaned his head back, groaning from pleasure. His hard shaft twitched slightly from the contact of Julie's soft lips as she gently kissed his erection.

Julie wasted no time, she was eager to taste him as she parted her lips and filled her mouth with him. As she worked on increasing his pleasure Julie glanced up to see his reactions. Josh groaned louder as he felt his length engulfed by Julie. His one hand moved down, resting it on top of the back of Julie's head as she continued her pleasurable work. "Julie," he murmured her name quietly.

She smiled slightly at the sound of her name and she wanted him to say it again. She alternated her speed, teasing him while at the same time pleasuring him.

Josh could not suppress a louder moan as he was continued the treatment of the heavens known as Julie's mouth. This was the very first time he ever received a blowjob, and it was absolutely fantastic. "Julie," he moaned her name louder, burying his hand into her dark hair. "I can't... hold back... much longer," he managed to finish before gulping, feeling himself nearing his climax.

With those words she kept a constant speed helping him to reach climax. This wasn't a first for her but she knew it was for him and that made her glad. Glad that she was the first to give him this feeling and this experience.

Josh glanced down at Julie, marveling at the sight of her mouth taking him. He squeezed his eyes shut from the brilliant sensation, before he felt his dam broke. "Oh my God, Julie!" he moaned very loudly, involuntarily thrusting his hips to force Julie to take him further into her mouth, while also pressing the back of her head with his hand. His climaxed powerfully, and after he was completely spent, allowing his body to relax back on to the ground.

She hadn't expected his reaction and nearly gagged as he pushed her head further on him. Once he finally reached his climax she pulled away from him and coughed as she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand. She turned to look at him "I wasn't expecting you to do that." She said as she laid next to him exhausted.

Joshua was breathing heavily next to Julie, before glancing at her with a small smile. "I apologize, I didn't expect to do that myself," he admitted and chuckled. His eyes slightly widened in realization of one of Carmendee's dirty joke of him being a spitter instead of a swallower after his failed first attempt on alcohol. He truly wouldn't have expected Julie to be the latter, but he was very well pleased about that. "I'll try not to do that next time," he winked at her before wrapping an arm around her naked body to pull her closer to him, and then gently kissing her forehead.

Julie giggled at him and rested her head on his chest listening to his heart and smiled. She was generally happy at this moment. "We should probably get out the sand." She said sitting up and looking at him "Besides Carmen and Aiden are probably looking for us."

"Pff, knowing the two of them, they're still busy doing their own business," Joshua laughed lightly and slightly shook his head. Carmendee and Ayden hardly ever kept their hands off of each other. Tossing the thought away, he instead focused upon the beautiful lying on him. He loved the sensation of their naked flesh pressing against each other, and the two of them relaxing upon the sand. Nothing could ruin this blissful moment... nothing-

"Well, that was certainly an interesting development," an unfamiliar voice suddenly spoke up, causing Josh to jerk his head to the source of the noise. A masked man (http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/1c/d1/5c/1cd15c53e2ffc28b4616eb7c26c836fa.jpg) stood near the two of them, lighting up a cigar before taking a small puff. "It is always a wondrous sight to see the youth corrupted by sins of the flesh," the masked man chuckled. Josh stood up immediately, caught off-guard by the man's sudden appearance. How long has he been standing there, has he been watching them this entire time?

"What the hell, man?" Josh's face immediately darkened, angry by this turn of events. Usually, he keeps a very calm and cool demeanor but this was a completely different situation. "Don't you know how to respect privacy?"

The masked man took another puff from his cigar, and if given a closer look, his pupils were crimson-red, probably from the colored contacts he wore as a special effect for his costume. He formed a devious grin, "Privacy... hmm... that's a very funny word for me. But no, I do not respect anybody's privacy for that matter."

She chuckled "Yeah your right" she then relaxed back against his chest. Julie was generally happy at this moment until she heard a voice that wasn't there before. She immediately jumped up and turned to the voice trying to hide herself. "What do you mean you don't respect anyone's privacy? Who are you?" She asked angry that he was even there, not even thinking that he could have been watching them.

The masked man simply shrugged his shoulders, smoke rising from the lit end of the cigar. "Privacy hardly affects me, to be honest," he stated in a matter-of-fact manner. "As for who I am?" the man gave a face as if he were in deep thought of recollecting his name. "I suppose I can go by Nate S. Videl."

Joshua's frown deepened, that was an extremely odd nickname. Regardless, he was still pissed off at the man, and stepped in front of Julie to hide her body from Nate's sight. "Whoever you are, just get out of here and leave us alone," Joshua warned, stepping up to the plate of being a protector.

She frowned at his name, she'd never heard of him and she really didn't care to know. As she hid behind Josh she peaked around him at the man and glared. "Josh, we should go find our clothes and get out of here" she didn't like this guy and she wanted to leave.

"Don't go too far, though," Nate smiled, quite amused with himself. "The night is about to get fun."

Josh nodded in agreement, watching the creeper carefully for any sudden movements. This Nate... he had an extremely bad vibe about him. He wasn't sure, but it was almost as if a creepy aura surrounded the mysterious person. Josh quickly knelt though to grab his clothing, glancing down just for a second before glancing back up to Nate's location.

But then he froze. Nate was gone. He was there one second. The next... he wasn't. It was as if he disappeared out of thin air.

"Where did he go?" Josh asked incredulously, his head glancing back and forth to see any signs of the person in the surrounding area.

The stranger's comment creeped Julie out even more and she rushed to get her clothes. When she looked back up the man was gone, leaving Julie and Josh confused. "I don't know. Let's just get out of here." She said as she put her undergarments back on.

Josh quickly slipped on his underwear and pants, before glancing around for any signs of Nate. "Come on, let's get going," he beckoned her, taking her hand before leading the two of them away from the isolated area of the lake. There were all sorts of warning signs going off in Josh's head, and this time he was going to heed them. "We can't stay here much longer," Josh glanced back at Julie. "Call Carmendee, we have to leave now," he stated while still carrying his metallic armor with his free arm.

Julie picked up her costume and followed him away from the lake. She was just as creeped out as Josh was. That guy had said some strange things. She took out her phone and saw a text from Carmen "She text me. She want's us to meet her at the car." She said as she read the text and replied See you there...we're ready to leave too. Things just got creepy, tell you about it when we get there.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee decided to make her way to the car to find Julie and talk to her about what she had just seen. She could tell that the weed was making her paranoid, but she couldn't help it. The way Triss looked at Ayden like he was just one giant pulsing dick waiting to go into her cave of a vagina and how weird Ayden acted when she pulled him outside. Halfway around the house she spotted Julie and Josh walking back up from the small pond.

"Julie!" Carmendee shouted and waved to get her attention. Picking up the pace she walked over to her friend and grabbed her by the arm and pulled her away from Josh. "Just one sec," She shoved her finger in his face and proceeded to pull Julie away.

"Please tell me there is nothing to worry about...Ayden and I got separated a few hours ago and I went to find him and there was Triss! Just the way they were acting I know something was going on between the two of them. And when I smoking outside this guy was talking about how Ayden was no good! Please tell me I'm just high and going insane!" She whisper-shouted to her friend. She could feel tears tugging at her eyes and she refused to cry or even come close right now.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie nearly jumped out of her skin when she heard her name yelled. She turned to see Carmen walking towards them. Julie could tell something was worrying her and allowed herself to be pulled away from Josh, instantly missing his touch. Julie chuckled as she grabbed her friends shoulders "You have nothing to worry about. Drunk or not Ayden would never hook up with anyone but you, but if he did I'd make sure he wouldn't be able to hook up with anyone ever again" She said hoping that would reassure her friend. "Besides how many times have I told you not to smoke cause it makes you crazy?"

She smiled "I'll sent Josh to find Ayden, We need to talk" She said before walking over to Josh. Smiling sweetly at him "Would you mind looking for Ayden?" She asked and walked away without waiting for an answer, she knew he'd go anyway. As she made her way back to Carmen she grabbed her hand and pulled her out of Josh's eye sight.

"I have to tell you about what happened while me and Josh were by the lake, but you can't freak out or anything until I'm finished, promise?" She knew once she started telling her what had happened from the beginning Carmen would squeal like crazy and she'd never be able to finish the story.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee could feel herself instantly relax as friend spoke to her. I knew I was just being crazy. She smiled and looked back over at Josh to make sure he wasn't hearing any part of their conversation. "You're right. I'd take a cheese grater to his dick," She laughed and shook her head. She was being stupid. Ayden loved her and would never do anything to hurt her like that.

"I don't always get all weird when I smoke..." She paused and then made a face and laughed again, "No, I totally do." She regretted smoking but she loved the way it made her feel until something happened to make her freak out and something always did. Sighing she let Julie instruct Josh to go find Ayden for her. Maybe having a guy, and his friend, say that it was time to go would be better. Ayden's drunk mind wouldn't view Carmendee as the ball and chain and would keep them from fighting.

"You know I can't make you any promises Jules, but I'll give it my best try." Carmendee had an idea of what Julie was going to say since she couldn't say it in front of Josh and the story revolved around the two of them alone and something that happened between the two of them. She might be high, but she wasn't stupid.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie smiled as she saw her friend calm down. They both knew Ayden wouldn't do something like that, both for his life and his love for Carmen. She chuckled at Carmen defending herself about smoking and shook her head. Julie rolled her eyes at her friends response. She should have known that would e her answer. She wasn't sure how to start telling her what happened but figured it would be easier if she just kept it short and just let Carmen get her excitement out.

"I'm pretty sure me and Josh are a thing now...I think" She said waiting for her friend to freak out. "I'm not sure since it started with him being not so sure about it but I don't know." She smirked at the memory of them by the lake, she wouldn't tel details since that would make Josh uncomfortable but she was sure he'd understand telling her best friend.

"Anyway, after that happened some guy showed up out of nowhere like he was watching us the whole time. It was really creepy. He kept talking about something happening but it sounded like he was high or something."

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee could barley hold in her squeal when her friend explained that her and Josh were together. She waited until her friend was done telling her everything she needed to before she let out a triumphant squeal and hugged Julie. "I should've dressed up as fucking Cupid instead!" She laughed and looked over her shoulder to watch Josh disappear back into the house.

"I hope you guys actually do get together. It would be so fun to double date!" Carmendee began to plan out the many different date night ideas in her head. From study sessions to carnival nights she was going to have every cute double date in history done in no time!

"Where'd he go?" Carmendee turned her nose up in disgust and looked around the empty area they were standing in. "What kind of perv just fucking watches and then announces that he watched you guys?! What costume was he wearing?"

[Halfbreed443]

Julie shrugged "I have no idea, one minute he was there the next minute he was gone." She couldn't remember what exactly he was wearing but she knew he had on a mask "I only remember a white mask on like half his face" She started feeling that creepy feeling again just by talking about him "I don't know but I rally want to leave after that." She looked around the room and frowned "Where is Ayden he can't be far."

She was letting Carmen's worrying get to her. Ayden and Carmen were usually stuck to each other like glue, especially after they had their fun. She didn't understand where he could have gone. "Let's just go to the car and wait for them there."

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee didn't remember seeing anyone with that kind of costume around the party. She wanted to go find Ayden herself but she knew Julie just wanted to get to the car and wait and she wasn't in the mood for fighting her friend on that. "Yeah, okay." She sighed and grabbed Julie's hand and the two of them walked back to the front of the mansion to find the car. The rest of the cars had left so getting to their vehicle wasn't too hard.

"I'm going to smoke a cigarette. I stole one from the stoner. I'm just kind of stressed, I promise I'm not getting back into the habit but I just need something to take the edge off." Carmendee pulled out the cigarette from her costume and reached inside of the car and grabbed the lighter from the console. Lighting it quickly she took a long drag from the cigarette and blew the smoke out.

"Just with finals coming up, my parents and Ayden and Triss...I just need something to help me chill out."

[RedKayne]

Triss had returned to the couch with Liam after leaving the kitchen, flopping down beside him and tossing her legs over his lap once again. He eyeballed her empty hands. “No luck finding a drink, I take it?”

“Nope,” Triss answered shortly, eyes on the front door that Ayden and Carmendee had disappeared through moments before. Liam, his back to it, had not seen them, but he could guess at the reason for the little mischievous gleam in her eye easy enough.

“Find something else while you were gone?” he inquired as nonchalantly as he could manage, dropping his eyes to his lap only to remember that Triss’s smooth legs were there. When he raised them again, the young woman was looking at him, a cat-like smile on her lovely face.

“Maybe,” she responded, matching his tone and giving an indifferent shrug as she picked at the paint beneath her fingernails. Liam nodded, trying to keep his face neutral. This was Triss, after all, and Triss did what she wanted. It was both endearing and infuriating, and wholly none of his business.

Triss’s jade eyes flicked towards the front door as it opened, her mouth twitching ever so slightly as Ayden walked through, free of his arm candy. Liam saw her gaze loitering on something over the back of the couch, but facing forward he did not see what…or rather, who. Still, his stomach flipped unhappily.

Ayden strolled back into the house, and he immediately caught the attention of the redheaded seductress. He saw her sitting at one of the couches, sitting with some no-life loser who obviously had no chance with her. The SWAT officer cast the goddess a charming smirk, before beckoning her with a quick hand wave before taking a turn into the hallway leading towards the upstairs.

Triss cocked her head slightly and returned Ayden’s look before removing her legs from Liam’s lap and placing a hand on his shoulder. He looked at her suspiciously.

“I’ll be back,” the redhead remarked. “Are you going to be terribly lonely without me?”

Liam glanced over her shoulder and saw Ayden ascending the stairs. He groaned.

“Triss…”

“What?” she questioned innocently, pulling out the pouting lip and puppy eyes. Liam glared.

“I suppose reminding you that he has a girlfriend is fruitless?”

“Apparently not one he likes very much.”

“Right. Fine. Not like I could stop you anyhow.” Triss smiled and kissed him on the cheek. He smelled cinnamon. His glare followed her as she rose to her feet and started after her catch. “Pretty sure you’re the anti-Christ,” she heard her friend’s voice call after her. She shot him a mischievous look over her shoulder and started up the steps. Liam slouched unhappily on the couch and stared at the wall, tossing his empty beer bottle onto the floor, heedless of the glass shattering like little pieces of his life and heart.

Ayden's steps would echo loudly upon the old staircase, making not-so-subtle steps in order to notify Triss where he was heading. He never bothered looking back, but knew she would be following closely. He was leading her to the hallway with the secret door, into the same exact room where he was having sex with Carmen just a few hours ago. Ayden himself was extremely excited in his drunken state. By now, he was damn tired to screwing the same slut over and over again, he needed something more appealing in his sex life.

Triss would be able to quickly remedy that.

He pressed against the dark wall with his hand, and before him opened a well-lit passageway leading into the crimson and glorious bedroom.

Triss reached the top of the steps in short time, walking as softly as her heels allowed. She had not been up here yet, but it was dark and cobwebs dotted the ceiling here and there. She found it rather appealing. Ahead of her, Ayden’s dark form pressed his hand against the wall and the panel shifted, opening to a secret room.

“My my, what have we here?” Triss cooed quietly, skimming a finger across the back of his shoulders as she circled around him to peer in. The room was lovely and oddly spotless, but she ignored it for the time being. Instead, as she rounded his side, she turned to face Ayden and grabbed him by the waistband, pulling him into the room and letting the door shut behind them.

Ayden wasted no time. As the door closed behind him, and Triss pulled him into the room by the waistband, Ayden's arms reached out and wrapped out her body. His left hand tangled itself into her crimson hair, burying itself into her red locks. His other hand was more daring and cupped her firm ass, and slightly squeezed the curve to get a full appreciate of the warm flesh beneath his skin. He pulled her closer against his body, his head immediately leaning forward before he roughly pressed his lips against her own for a passionate kiss.

It was absolutely splendid, the way her lips and tongue tasted upon his own. The flavor of cinnamon overwhelmed his mouth, as his tongue sensually darted in and out of her mouth. The only thing he currently disliked was the amount of clothes between them, but that should be taken care of very soon. All the while Ayden pulled Triss closer to the luxurious bed that he used with Carmendee just only a few hours ago.

In his intoxicated mind, Ayden believed that Carmendee would never figure out where he was. He believed that she was such a stupid little slut that she would never dare check upon this secret room, even though she was just here a little while back. In his drunken mind, Ayden pretty much thought he would get away with hooking up with Triss and never getting caught. Who needs that damned she-devil anyways, all Ayden needed was the beautiful goddess before him, and her very sweet nectar.

Triss certainly appreciated Ayden’s enthusiasm, as well as the fact he could apparently still function appropriately despite his inebriation. She sighed into his mouth as he pressed her body against his, feeling that familiar buzz of excitement coursing through her body at the prospect of sex. It was an old, powerful friend, making her feel strong, feminine, seductive. One slender hand deftly removed Ayden’s irksome vest while the other slid beneath his shirt, exploring his firm abdomen. As he maneuvered her to the bed, she fell back on it, drawing him over her.

Generally, Triss preferred the dominant position, but she would take that later. For now, she broke the kiss and drew his lips instead to her neck, her long legs wrapping possessively around his waist, stilettos and all.

“Name’s Triss, by the way,” she murmured breathlessly as her teeth found his earlobe. “Since we haven’t been properly introduced.”

Joshua dutifully obeyed Julie and went around looking for Ayden in the house. It took a few minutes, but there were no signs of the SWAT officer in any of the rooms in the house. Ayden was probably upstairs somewhere, but Josh decided real quick to return to the girls and find out whether or not his friend returned yet.

However, upon arriving outside, he did notice that Julie and Carmen were still to themselves. He sighed heavily, getting a really bad feeling in his heart. First, that mysterious freak showed up out of nowhere and then disappeared with really disturbing words. Now, Ayden was missing in action, and separated from Carmendee. During the time Joshua knew Ayden, he knew that the college junior would ever abandon his girlfriend. So what was going on? He was approaching the two girls, and then Keith also made his appearance from the porch.

"Yo, Carmen!" Keith called out to her, waving his ringmaster hat in greetings. Clearly, he was quite drunk from tonight's dark festivities. "Where's Ayden? I've been looking all over for him!" he shouted. This now revealed that Ayden never did look for his friend Keith, and that there was actual trouble brewing. Ayden made a tremendous lie... it would only be a matter of time till he was found out.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie frowned at her friend when she saw the cigarette. She didn't want her to start smoking again but this wasn't the time to argue about it. "Fine, but if I see you with another one of those after tonight I'm locking you in my dorm room." She said as she leaved on the car.

It wasn't long before she saw Josh and frowned not seeing Ayden with him. Julie took a hold of Josh's arm "I guess he's missing..." She said in a curious voice. She couldn't think of where he had gone. Just then she heard Keith yelling for Carmen and was shocked he hadn't seen him either. She was starting to get worried, first that weird guy then Ayden goes missing.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee could feel the sweet effect of the nicotine coursing through her body calming her down. She knew she had nothing to worry about, it was just stress from school and that slut Triss. She let out a relieved sigh full of smoke and leaned up against the car. Ayden was somewhere in there, drunk and lost most likely, and he was being a faithful boyfriend. Keith rushing over to them caught her attention and she went to step forward to meet him halfway but what he was shouting stopped her dead in her tracks. It wasn’t worry that had washed over her but pure rage. She began to see red as her body tightened up and the vein in her forehead bulged out. She couldn’t hear anything except for the high pitched ringing in her head and the loud angry thump of her heart. The cigarette dropped from her hand and onto the ground which she quickly stomped out before shoving passed Keith and making her way back into the house.

Before she knew it she was pushing through drunk people in the thinning crowd and making her way towards the dark stair case she had climbed up before. With each step she could feel her anger growing and the thought ripping Triss to shreds sounded like a pretty good idea and dismembering Ayden of his member sounded even better.

“Watch it!” A girl screamed at Carmendee who just pushed through and ignored her whiny protest. Carmendee ripped people from the walls of the stair case as she stomped up the stairs and made her way into the dark hallway at the top of the stair case. She paused for a minute trying to remember which way Ayden had pulled her into but she didn’t need to remember because she could hear them. She burst through the door and saw Ayden ontop of the redheaded harlet and she suddenly felt very dizzy but she pushed through the annoying feeling and in one swift move she grabbed Ayden and threw him to the floor.

“I’ll deal with you later.” Carmendee’s dark and hate filled eyes stared down at Triss. She quickly turned back to Ayden who seemed to be too drunk to function like a normal human being and she felt her heart twinge.

“YOU PIECE OF SHIT!” Carmendee screamed and quickly planted her high heel on his mini me and pushed down on it until he let out a high pitched squeal of pain. “You might be too drunk to remember this in the morning but I’ll be glad to reenact it for you tomorrow,” Caremdee said and forced herself not to breakdown into tears. Spitting in his face she pushed off hard on his lower half of his body and left the room. She could feel her anger disappearing quick and it was being replaced with betrayal and sadness. Once she was out of the room the tears began to silently fall from her eyes as she let her legs carry her to wherever it was they wanted to go . She just wanted to be alone and wallow in her self pity. She needed time to collect herself before she went and found Triss to rip that nasty red hair from her scalp.

[RedKayne]

One second, Ayden was enjoying the delectable taste of Triss's strawberry lips. Her long legs pulled him tightly against her body, basking in the feeling of her curves against his torso. However, the next second, he felt a strong force pulling him away from Triss's body and found himself lying upon the ground. Something screamed into his ear, he couldn't quite comprehend the voice and whom was standing above him, but he still definitely understood the weakness of men. Pain shot throughout his core and he yelped aloud, crying out in agony as someone was stepping upon his groin. Tears welled up on the corners of his eyes, and finally the person lifted her foot away from his body.

"You crazy, motherfucking bitch!" Ayden turned his head and screamed out to his now ex-girlfriend, immediately comprehending the situation. However, in his mind, what she has done was completely uncalled for. The bitch always held a tight chain around his neck, and he never got to have fun with any other girl. Her reaction was completely irrational, and she surely need to find some psychological therapy.

He slowly stood up, one hand clenched around his groin in a futile attempt to ease the pulsing pain. Ayden's other hand angrily pointed straight towards Carmendee, "Get the fuck out of here! And find yourself your own damn ride back home, you slut!" he called out to her, his face red with rage. He was more than willing to leave the girl stranded in this old house then to drive her back to their apartment. In fact, that was exactly what he was going to do.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie wasted no time following Carmen back into the house, dragging Josh right along with her. Julie almost lost her in the crowd until she saw her just ahead of her on the stairs. When she finally caught up with Carmen she saw her pulling Ayden off of Triss. Julie was shocked which turned to anger towards both Ayden and Triss. She had never not liked Triss but now she hated her. Now she understood why Carmen hated her guts.

She watched as Carmen crushed Ayden's lower extremities and both cringed and smirked. She didn't have time to follow Carmen as she rushed out the room. She turned back to the room and glared at Ayden. She didn't want to leave her friend to deal with this alone but she also wanted to deal with Ayden. Finally deciding she let go of Josh's hand "I'm going to find Carmen." She said before heading in the direction she saw her friend go.

She couldn't believe Ayden would do this. There was no way it was because he was drunk, he'd been drunk plenty of times before and this never happened. Either way he was going to feel pain from her.

She headed back downstairs and outside hopping her friend had went back to the car to be alone but she wasn't there. With that she headed back inside and began to search downstairs.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Triss did not move much as events spiraled quickly downward, preferring to lounge on the bed well out of the way and watch the chaos. She cringed sympathetically as Ayden’s manhood was given the heel, widened her eyes in mild surprise when Ayden sent a stream of curses after the woman, and gave Julie a mild, unapologetic look before the girl chased after her heartbroken friend. Sure, she managed to feel bad for Carmendee, but Triss had done her a favor. Ayden was clearly not dedicated to their relationship--in fact, as far as taken men went, he had been one of the easiest to seduce that she’d ever nabbed--so he would have betrayed Carmen at some point. Better sooner rather than later, like ripping off a Band-Aid.

But Triss knew better than to think anyone else would see it that way. Still, no skin off her nose. Nor was it the first time she had had her pleasures interrupted by a pissed off girlfriend. It was a dangerous line of business--these things happened.

“Well,” Triss piped in, looking at her red-faced, almost-lover with disappointment. “Talk about a buzzkill.” She climbed off the bed with a profound sigh, straightened out her dress, and walked over to Ayden, hands on her hips. “The boys all right down there? Hope she didn’t do any…irreparable damage.”

[RedKayne]

Ayden turned out to face Triss, his face was still red with rage. He could hardly think anymore over what just happened, and her comment towards his genitals wasn't too much favored. "Get the fuck out of my face," he growled before whipping around and storming away from the room. His entire night just got ruined because of his crazy-bitch of a girlfriend, and all he wanted to do at this point was to leave this damn party and drive back to his apartment.

He quickly left the room, rushing down the dark stairway before pushing his way through the crowd of drunk costumed-freaks in an attempt to leave the old mansion. However, Keith showed up right at the front entrance, briefly halting Ayden's progress.

"Yo, Ayden, man, where are you heading off to?" Keith questioned, wondering what was going on with his friend tonight. "Are you okay?" Even though Keith was a bit thick-headed, even he knew that there was something wrong going on with his friend.

"Get out of my way," Ayden stated coldly, his eyes giving Keith a cold glare.

Joshua himself followed his friend Ayden after he stormed away from Triss, hoping to catch up to him and figure out what in the world was going on.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Triss fumed quietly as Ayden trudged off, not shocked but certainly unappreciative of his rude behavior. No man spoke to her that way and got away with it. No man.

“Oh, I don’t think so,” the fiery red-head muttered and followed after the drunk, high heels clicking angrily against the floor, warning of her arrival.

Liam was right where she had left him, but while he had been bored two seconds ago, his attention was now on Ayden and Keith. Ayden was flushed and clearly raging about something, and considering Liam knew he had just been with Triss, that raised red flags. Then the young woman herself stomped down the stairs looking no worse for wear--her hair wasn’t even messed up. Had the jock really been that bad?

Triss cast Liam a brief glance but then honed in on her prey. Liam, predicting trouble at the look in her eye, was on his feet in a flash. He knew that look. That was a bad look. And sure enough, Triss grabbed Ayden’s arm and roughly yanked him around to face her, her jade eyes hard and cold as ice.

“Excuse me, Rambo, but you think just because your poor little dick got squeezed you can go around treating everyone like crap? You thought in that drunk, idiot head of yours that you could screw around with another girl and your little lady wouldn’t get pissed? Don’t act like you didn’t know what you were getting yourself into, and by God if you ever speak to me that way again, you little prick, I’ll do more than just step on your jewels. They aren’t worth much anyway.”

During her rant, Liam had slipped around the couch to stand protectively nearby, watching Ayden closely. He was intoxicated and pissed, prone to lashing out. It wouldn’t be the first time Triss’s temper had resulted in a good bruise and some blood, but Liam had vowed never to let that happen to her again. Still, the woman was fearless, hovering so close to Ayden that she was all but challenging him to try something, a threat in her eyes.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie looked for her friend everywhere and for the first time tonight she realized how big this house was. After about ten minutes of nonstop looking Julie figured her friend needed to be alone. She'll find me when she's ready to leave. Julie thought as she made her way downstairs to find Josh.

As soon as she stepped down the steps she saw Keith, Ayden, Josh, Triss and the guy that had come with Triss gathered near the front door of the house. She had only heard the very last part of what Triss had said and she couldn't help but chuckle. She walked up and stood near the two adulterers and looked between them.

"Triss, to e perfectly honest with you, I never really had a problem with you. When Carmen said you were a slut and would take any guy you wanted I would give you the benefit of the doubt. I know you probably don't care what anyone thinks about you but I just thought you should know that now I think you are the most despicable person I have ever met."

With that she turned to Ayden, "And you. You're no better. You deserved what you got from Carmen in fact as far as I'm concerned I hope it's broken. You and Carmen dated for a year Ayden, a fucking year and you throw it all way just to have a quickie with a slut?!"

She felt slightly better after letting them both know how she felt about them. She also didn't want to give them a chance to say anything back so she quickly pushed past Keith and out the front door.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee had no idea where she was walking to and she didn’t care. All she cared about was being alone so she could cry her heart out, let her mascara run and possibly vomit out of disgust from the situation. She didn’t understand. She did anything and everything for Ayden. Paid for school supplies, helped on projects, cooked him all his meals, did laundry, was there through all his family issues and tough times, she was always ready to give herself to him because not only did she love the feeling physically but mentally. Just the other day she was talking to his father about becoming his daughter in law. That thought made her cry out loudly and more tears rolled down her cheek. She ripped the promise ring he got her when they first got together off her finger and tossed it down the dark hallway.

“Fuck him!” She shouted out into the dark. A wave of anger rushed over her as she thought about everything she had done and everything she would do for that man she loved. The fact that he would lay into something so cheap as Triss while they were together pissed her off. Just a few hours ago he could barely move from his huge orgasm she gave him! Her anger for Triss disappeared, for the moment, and any ounce of hate moved to Ayden. She angrily pulled out her phone and went to every social media possible and vented about what happened and within seconds she was getting ‘what an asshole’ comments and ‘lets chill’ comment from single guys. Ayden might have hurt her, but she planned on publicly humiliating him.

“Shit,” Carmendee grumbled as she bumped into a door. Any fear she had of wandering around in the dark creepy building had vanished as she pushed open the door and began to walk down the steps.

“I guess this is the basement?” She looked around and tried to distinguish what the different shades of black were but gave up and plopped down on the floor. She began to go through her phone and delete pictures of them and take them off social media. Carmendee couldn’t help but continue to cry as she hit the little trashcan in the corner of each picture.

“What a fucking waste of time,” Carmendee sobbed into the dim light of her phone.

"Well, it seems like someone has a broken heart," a mysterious voice said aloud. In the corner of the basement room, a dark figure was standing there. It took a step forward, and the only thing distinguishable about him was some sort of opera mask covering half of his face. Carmendee jumped at the sudden voice in the dark. She turned toward the voice and held up her phone using the light to get a better look at the guy talking.

He held a cigar between his lips, taking a large puff before breathing it out. The heavy scent of the smoke began to fill up the room, becoming slightly nauseating. "It's pretty unhealthy to be angry, don't you think?" he questioned, but a small wicked smirk spread across his face.

"I think I have every right to be mad, fuck off." Carmendee had no time to play whatever game that guy in the mask wanted to play. She continued to scroll through pictures and delete them, but this time without crying. She was so irritated some random person had seen her cry. As she was deleting pictures something clicked in her head about the masked man.

"Hey! You're the creep that watched my friends by the lake! Get the fuck out of here," She demanded and gestured toward the staircase.

The masked man, Nate S. Videl, took another large puff from his cigar nonchalantly. Obviously, he cared little about the broken young woman's demands. "What can I say," he began, his small devious smirk still set upon his face. "I enjoy the corruption of youth," he stated, regarding the sexual situation he watched between both Josh and Julie. Carmendee just rolled her eyes and ignored him. She figured that if she didn't respond to him tat eh would eventually get bored and go find someone else to harass.

He then dropped the cigar on the floor, promptly squashing it like a bug, digging his heel against the ground. "By the way," he straightened up his body again. "I can make him pay for what he has done..." he said quietly, his red eyes glancing back up at Carmendee. "If you would like my help, I can make him pay for everything," he told her, and now she would now he was talking about Ayden.

"Ayden?" Her eyes snapped up and locked on his. The red color startled her for a second but she just assumed they were Halloween contacts. "What about Triss?" He had her attention now. Revenge was something she loved and if this guy was able to help her she would overlook his creepy actions earlier and handle her issue before beating his ass for Julie.

"Both of them... and everybody else who has done you wrong," Nate stated with finality. "I can help give you everything you need to take vengeance, first take a step into that room," he pointed towards her. Once Carmen would turn around, she would notice an open doorway into a dark room. She could just barely make out a wooden desk at one of the corners in the room. A small shiver would run down her spine of course, because she was drawing near to her destiny.

Inside of that room... held the doorway to hell.

"What does that room have to do with anything?" She asked as goosebumps littered her body. She felt drawn to that room for whatever reason. Carmendee looked back at the mysterious man and then back to the door.

"I swear to fucking God if you lock me in there for the rest of the night I will find you and stomp your ass." Carmendee gave him a warning glare before standing up and sliding her phone back into her costume. "Into the room...." She took a step forward and then paused for a second, for some reason she had this feeling that she should run and keep running until she was home and safe. Pushing those worries aside Carmendee held up her head and walked into the room.

Of course, once Carmendee was actually inside of the room, she would hear the door slamming shut right behind her. Once she would turn around and face the door, she would realize that it was completely gone and only a stone wall was right before her.

"Over here," Nate's voice called out to her, and she would turn around once more to face the masked individual. He was standing right next to another door, one that seemed to be made out of ancient wood. There were a few carvings on the center panel of the door, and what seemed to be of a demonic gateway with blazing fires. "All you need to do, my dear Carmendee, is to open this door." Nate held out his hand and pointed towards the doorknob, "I have a friend waiting for you on the other side. He will help you out, and make sure that Ayden, Triss, and everybody else will pay for ever hurting you."

And with that, Carmen would blink, and Nate was no more. She was all alone inside of the cold room, and the strange and bizarre door right before her.

"I wonder if Ayden and Keith added a haunted house portion to this? That's actually a badass idea," She said and reached forward for the door expecting to be met by some college kids in masks, but that was not what was on the other side of he door.

The second she turned the door handle the door swung open to reveal a fiery pit of despair before her. She could hear screams of pain and terror mixed with some demonic laughter and screams as well. She was frozen in front of the door. Before she could wrap her mind around what was happening a demonic figure appeared before her. It was the most terrifying thing Carmendee had ever laid eyes on. The demon lunged forward at Carmendee and knocked her on the floor. She sat up quickly and looked around the room to see where the demon had disappeared to but the room was empty and the door was shut. Suddenly she felt a warm breath on her face and she let out a terrified whimper before she was knocked backwards. Raising her arms up in the air to fight off the invisible force that was on top of her she tried to scream for help, but an enormous amount of pressure was placed on her neck as she began to choke. She could feel the demon pulling up at her costume and she let go of whatever she was holding with her arms to keep the demon from taking her clothing off. She sank into the ground slightly and began to feel a weight on her body and then suddenly she felt pain. It was like her body was on fire, that her blood was boiling inside her and she couldn't move. The earth around her kept her trapped in place as she experienced the worst pain of her life. Little cuts appeared all over her body as she began to convulsive in her body shaped hole. What felt like a life time was really only three minutes and Carmendee was set free from the Earth. She slowly rose from the ground and dusted off her body. Turning to face the door it swung open and Caremdee smiled. As she made her way back toward the party she stopped at the bathroom and checked her reflection in the mirror. Carmendee was behind the glass banging on it and silently screaming as she faced the devil on the other side.

"Shh, it'll be okay." Carmendee's eyes quickly shut and when they opened her eyes were completely black. Carmendee turned on her heel and exited the bathroom to make her way back down to the party.

[RedKayne]

Co-Post between RedKayne and TheCatandTheBat

Ayden found his body swirling around, his vision blurring as he came face-to-face with the fiery-spirited woman. Triss was screaming at his face, her angry words being tossed left and right about his immature drunken behavior. A small crowd of people noticed the situation, forming a small semi-circle around the people involved.

One of Triss's best friends, perhaps his name was Liam, if Ayden vaguely recalled through his foggy state of mind. Ayden's eyes stony eyes glanced back and forth between the two, as if contemplating whether or not to continue this mess. When Julie showed up and ranted towards the both of them, it seemed like her words went right through Ayden's head as he paid no attention to her.

Instead, he was entirely focused upon Triss. Joshua watched nervously from the distance, there was a weird glimmer in Ayden's eyes that he noticed. Joshua has seen Ayden drunk before, but for some reason, he seemed entirely different. Almost as if he was not himself, which was extremely odd. Ayden's has gotten himself drunk many times before, nearly puking his guts out a couple of those time, but never has Ayden ever even made a signal to cheat Carmendee with another random party girl.

Ayden cast one last stone-cold glance towards Liam, as if sizing him up. There was an unnerving chill as Ayden's anger seemed to have completely disappear, and his lips curled up into a devious little smile. Finally, he snapped. It happened extremely quickly, Ayden raised his hand and slapped Triss hard across the face. The sound of the slap echoed loudly in the room, drawing a few gasps of shock within the old mansion.

"Get out of my sight, whore."

Liam watched Julie stalk off after delivering her two cents about Triss and Ayden, but Triss, like the drunken mongrel before her, paid the young woman no heed except to see her off with a careless smirk. Liam’s eyes then darted to Josh, standing opposite and out of the way, both of them perhaps sharing similar, disconcerting thoughts. Ayden looked more than just drunk; he looked…dangerous. The young man felt his body tensing, sensing something foreboding in the air. Then Ayden’s anger seemed to just vanish, a creepy smile curling his lips. Triss, suddenly feeling quite uncomfortable under his steely gaze, eyed him cautiously.

Right until the moment his hand collided forcefully with her jaw.

Caught completely by surprise--Ayden had never struck her as the abusive type--Triss stumbled under the blow, catching herself on the back of the couch. Her mind was spinning, little bursts of light flickering in front of her eyes, which welled up with hot tears at the stinging pain. She felt a few pairs of hands grab hold of her in a meager and pointless attempt to steady her. Blood roared in her ears and she heard a yell of fury that sounded like it was coming from under water. When she turned--with a little aid from some helpful partygoers--she saw Liam, his face a mask of rage, lunging at Ayden, clearly aiming to tackle him bodily to the ground.

Triss, never one to stay out of her own fight, felt a surge of white-hot anger and adrenaline soothe most of her pain, and before she quite knew what she was doing, she was trying to get at the bastard herself.

“YOU SON OF A BITCH!” she screamed, starting forward only to be caught and detained by more grabby students latching on to her arms and shoulders. She kicked and flailed, meriting more hands on deck, someone even wrapping an arm around her waist and lifting her feet from the floor. The fiery woman just kept struggling and screaming expletives.

Ayden fully expected Liam to charge right at him, he almost cackled aloud from seeing his face so full of rage. When Liam got near him, Ayden retaliated by charging forward and tackling the poor boy to the nearby wall, slamming his back against it.

"Trying to do something here, little boy?" Ayden growled as he grabbed Liam's throat, but his wicked little smirk kept upon his face. "You got to be fucking joking with me, you pathetic little maggot."

Liam grunted as Ayden met him full force, denting the wall as he was slammed against it. The blow forced the breath from his lungs, and Ayden’s grab for his throat prevented him from getting it back. He ground his teeth and squirmed under the mad man’s grip, fighting for air. As the roar of blood filled his ears, he heard Triss screaming for someone to help him, but for some ungodly reason it didn’t appear as though anyone would be aiding him. The wild thought that Ayden might actually kill him passed through his mind and redoubled his efforts to get loose, but punching and clawing at the young man’s arms did not seem to deter him at all.

So Liam got dirty. He wrenched his knee up with all his strength, aiming squarely for Ayden’s groin.

Ayden's eyes narrowed as Liam attempted to free himself, and of course he attempted a dirty trick. Ayden's released his hold on Liam's throat while back away from his incoming knew. "Nice try, you little shit," Ayden spat, venom could be heard in his voice. Now, he raised both of his hands, mockingly beckoning for Liam to make his next move. "Come on, now, bring it!" he challenged.

Liam coughed and rubbed his throat, steadying himself against the wall while glaring at his adversary. Triss, still firmly held but no longer fighting, was watching, worry coloring her eyes. Liam gritted his teeth and steeled himself, trying to appear tougher than he felt. He was not a fighter, and had gotten pummeled more than once in his short life, but this prick had hit the woman he loved and he was furious. He simply had to hope that that was enough fuel to get him through this in one piece.

He ripped off his hat and mask and threw them aside, then raised his fists, looking a smidge ridiculous in his Zorro costume. The students gathered around were hollering and goading them on, apparently wanting to see some blood. Typical. Liam blocked them out and darted forward, throwing a fist awkwardly at Ayden’s jaw and following the maneuver through with his other fist, which shot low for a kidney.

Ayden reacted more quickly. Throughout most of his life, he was involved in athletics that increased his physical prowess. Liam was easily no match for his onslaught, and it was proven in the next second. He ducked below Liam's first punch, and maneuvered his body and tensed his abdomen, allowing Liam's second punch to land on it. However, there was hardly any pain, and then Ayden shot forth and tackled Liam against the ground.

He straddled on top of his chest, raising up his fists and then swinging wildly. Smashing Liam's fist left and right, intending to break every bone in his face. "Take this, and this!" Ayden grunted while swinging another two punches which hit Liam directly in the face. It seemed the madness would never end, but fortunately Ayden didn't notice another person creep up behind him until it was too late.

There was the sound of shattering glass, and Ayden's body stiffened before it slumped to the side. His unconscious body fell to the ground, finally leaving Liam alone. Standing over the bloodied Liam, Joshua was breathing heavily and held in his hands the remains of a shattered vase, which he used as an improvised weapon against the back of Ayden's head.

Joshua dropped the leftover pieces to the ground, before sighing heavily. Never would he imagined that Ayden could be so bloodthirsty, after tonight, there was no way anybody could ever forgive him. He reached his hand forward, offering to help up Liam. "Come on, let's make sure your friend's alright," he stated with a small and polite smile.

Liam reeled from his beating, blinking away blood that had seeped into his right eye from a cut by his brow. He looked between Josh and the unconscious form of Ayden slumped to the side, seeing double for a few seconds while his head made a poor attempt at clearing. He missed Josh’s outstretched hand the first time, but managed to latch onto it with his next try and allowed his acquaintance to help him up, though he needed his continued support to stay steady on his feet.

“Thanks,” he mumbled past lips that were quickly swelling and bloodied. The ruckus was hardly dying down around them, but Triss was finally released and immediately she ran to Liam, her cool hands probing his face gently. He winced.

“You stupid, stupid man,” the young woman was muttering, voice strained as she unsuccessfully fought her tears. “Why would you do something like that? You shouldn’t have gotten involved, dammit.”

Liam looked at her gently and managed a small, comforting smile. “Just thought it had been too long since my ass was handed to me,” he joked weakly. “No big deal.”

Triss eyed him, jaw clenching and unclenching sporadically. She opened her mouth, then snapped it shut again. “You--“ she began, only to stop, regroup, and try again. But words didn’t come, and her body trembled slightly with the effort of holding back her emotions. “Ugh!” she finally growled, turning around and storming off, straight out the front door. She circled the mansion and headed towards the lake, rubbing her arms to keep out the cold, silent tears finally slipping down her face.

Liam watched her go, thoroughly confused. “Women,” he wondered aloud to Joshua. “I’ll never understand them.”

It seemed everybody were still in a trance after watching the barbaric fight right before their eyes. However, Keith finally found his voice after witnessing one of his best friends nearly kill another person. "ALRIGHT, EVERYBODY!" he turned around to face the crowd, raising his voice and his tone becoming completely serious. "Party's over! Get out now!" he ordered, and there were a lot of people booing in protest.

They college students didn't want their fun to be over, but even in their intoxicated states they realized that this was a serious matter. One-by-one, the partygoers left the small group of students behind.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee was taking her time getting back to the party, she made little stops in each room on the way back to see if there was anyone left upstairs to play with. She was just about to step into the last room before the staircase when she got a scent of blood in the air. "Someone is playing dirty," She cocked her head to the side and her eyes flashed black and then back to her normal eye color before she started walking back towards the stairs. She stood at the bottom of the stairs just watching the tail end of the fight. Ayden was over someone and railing into his face and then Josh was breaking a vase over poor unsuspecting Ayden's head, what a show. The demon could feel a lurch of power come from Carmendee as she watched Ayden slump over after being hit on the head.

"That's cute, you're trying to get your body back. I'm sorry to inform you that, that will not be happening anytime soon," The demon's deep voice spoke quietly. Carmendee eyed the crowd as they started to leave and then her eyes snapped to Keith with anger. He was the reason all her lovely little play things were leaving, he would pay. But for now Carmendee decided to take a seat in the back of the room and grab herself a bottle of whiskey to keep herself company.

[☆Catwoman☆]

It was far chillier now than it had been when she and Liam had first arrived at the party, and Triss found herself regretting the decision to escape the confines of the old mansion to be alone with her musings. Without really giving thought to where she was headed, the tattooed redhead wandered toward the lake, its waters still and black in the night, reflecting the crescent moon and stars like God’s looking glass. Rubbing her bare arms vigorously against the cold, Triss stopped at the shore and simply gazed at the lovely sight, admiring the view for a short while before she allowed the calm of the moment to be marred by her chaotic thoughts.

Her mind inevitably turned to the events at the party. For the thousandth time in her short life, Triss took a hard look at herself and at the decisions she consistently made, decisions she knew brought judgment down on her from all sides, and rightly so. She was a conundrum, and she knew it. Part of her loved the effect she had on men, her ability to seduce them; it made her feel powerful, feminine, desired. That was the side of her personality she kept on display: carefree, reckless, sensual, and happy to be so.

But there was another part of her, the side that she kept hidden and buried deep, that was too honest to let her crap slide. At times, it reared its ugly head to give her a dose of reality, to make her face herself, to make her feel the shame, hypocrisy and indignity of the choices she made. And now, after watching her best friend get beaten bloody because of one of those terrible choices that she made, that cruel conscience of hers decided it was time to speak up again.

Triss had always tried to convince herself that she was, overall, a good person. She cared for her fellow man--more or less--and was always quick to help those in need. She defended the weak, encouraged the timid, and praised the efforts of her peers in their artistic endeavors. She loved her parents and tried to be a good daughter, she did exceptionally well in school, and she considered herself to have a promising future. Triss had always intended to drop her wild and questionable shenanigans once the college experience was over and the real world beckoned--after all, excessive drinking and sleeping around were hardly the hallmarks of a successful businesswoman.

Yet time and again her conscience returned to remind her that such things were also not the hallmarks of a decent woman, if such was something she aspired to be. A “good person?” it mocked. A good person does not ruin relationships simply for her own benefit. A good person does not hand her body out to every decent-looking passerby like it’s a street taco. A good person does not see the look of pain in her best friend’s eyes when she hones in on a new prospect and ignore it in favor of her own pleasures. You, little Wolfe, are not a “good person.” What would your brother think of you if he was still alive?

This last little jab hit her hard, and Triss’s hand shot up to cover her heart, where the portrait of her baby brother was lovingly tattooed in memory. Tears began to quietly fall once more, no longer for herself or for what her choices had done to Liam, but for the sibling she lost to the ocean, the little brother she had failed time and again to honor with her actions.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie wasn't outside long before she heard Triss yelling and she rushed back inside. She saw Triss being held back by a group of people and Ayden shoving Liam against a wall. She stood there in shock as she watched the fight get worse from there. She could barley see what was going on after a circle had formed around the two. She elbowed herself through the crowd when she saw Josh hit Ayden over the head with a glass vase.

She stood wide-eyed, she never would have thought Josh would hit anyone let alone his best friend. Somehow she was more turned on but that wouldn't be appropriate for what just happened. She watched him help Liam off the ground and watched Triss get free from the hold of the other students. She made her way to Josh "Well, Why don't we get him to the car and find Carmen so we can get out of here" She said as she looked down at Ayden's unconscious body.

[RubyRidingHood]

Ruby was late. She was always late. She had always been told that she would never amount to anything, because she couldn't ever be on time for anything. It wasn't her fault. She just always had a million different things to do at all hours. This time, she was late because she had overslept. She had overslept and now she was scrambling to get herself ready for the party at the old mansion. Goddess she certainly hoped she wasn't to late. Maybe others were late as well!

Quickly, she brushed and fluffed her long red hair up, making it super poofy and ready for a bandanna. She tied the cloth in a knot around her hair and then slipped on the corset, tying it up as best as she could before calling her sister into help her with the rest of it. Her sister wasn't going to the party because she was in high school. And her sister was with her now, because she lived off campus and her parents were on some vacation for the next couple months. Thankfully, Lissy wasn't hard to take care of, and she was pretty much a loner.

Ruby sighed softly as she slipped on her stockings, then the skirt and then the boots before pulling on the jacket and grabbing her fake parrot. She settled the parrot on her shoulder and then looked around her room before grabbing her bag and slamming the door shut behind her as she ran down the stairs and to her car, where she started it up with a rumble and quickly drove off.

Finally, she arrived at the party and she cut the engine and hopped out, quickly going to the door. She put her hand on the knob and then with a hesitant push, she pushed it open to a sudden burst of noise. Yelling and screaming. Anger? She slowly stepped inside and looked around just in time to see a man get punched in the face. She jumped back with a startled gasp and cast her green eyes around to look at the other members in the party, her brow furrowed in confusion. A girl then appeared and the man who had been punched looked pretty out of it. Ruby knew now that she was definitely to late. Still, she gently closed the door behind her and took a step further inside before glancing back at the door, wondering if she had time to step outside quickly before anyone noticed that she had arrived.

[The Texan Queen]

Caremdee finished off the bottle of whiskey with one final swig as she watched the party goers spill out of the mansion. Her eyes landed on Triss’s red hair as she also left the mansion and Carmendee let out a low growl as her eyes darkened. Her grip on the whiskey bottle tightened until the glass shattered in her hand causing a deep dual tone chuckle to escape the girl’s lips.

“Did we not promise you revenge? I can feel your anger towards that girl, don’t worry. You will be avenged.” The dual voice spoke without moving Carmendee’s lips. Suddenly Carmendee was up from the sofa and gliding out the door, her movements were so swift and powerful. Scanning the crowd heading towards the make shift parking lot Carmendee let out an irritated growl when she couldn’t find the bright red hair in the parking lot.

“Where, oh, where did you wander off to my dear?” Carmendee said in a sing song voice as she turned her head toward the direction of the lake. Any normal person would just see the silhouette of Triss’s body but the demon had crystal clear vision and could see every hair on their victims head. Carmendee took the roundabout way to get to the lake so she could find a good spot to hide until she was ready to reveal herself. Each step grew quicker and stomped into the Earth with more force as she grew closer to the lake and Triss.

As she stood behind the tree and listened to the inner thoughts of the redheaded girl she couldn’t help but smile; this was going to be fun. She was vulnerable, upset, hating herself, and would be an easy prey to toy with before taking her life. Once Carmendee had heard enough of the self-pity party she emerged from behind the tree and with an eerie smile on her face.

“So sluts really do have feelings,” Carmendee cackled and propped herself up on the side of the tree. “Tell me, are you crying because you feel bad about what you did or are you crying because you realize that your vagina really is a black hole?” She knew that Triss wasn’t in the mood for immature banter between the two, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t agitate the redheaded girl.

Triss jumped when the unexpected voice cut through the air, startled. Either Carmendee was quiet as a cat or Triss had been too caught up in her own thoughts to hear the young woman’s approach. Nevertheless, she recovered quickly and cast an irritated glance Carmendee’s way, quickly wiping her eyes with the back of one chill hand. In the brief moment her eyes touched the other girl’s face, she noticed the creepy smile plastered on it and felt unnerved.

“You sure do talk about vaginas a lot,” the artist muttered, turning her gaze back to the lake as though attempting to completely ignore her rival’s presence. “You’re drunk, Carmendee. Go home.”

"Drunk? Maybe so, but not on alcohol...on power," Carmendee held her head high as she sensed Triss's unease of the situation.

"I was hoping to smack you but I think Ayden beat me to it, didn't he? It's funny you think he actually cared about you whatsoever, you were just a hole for that drunken idiot's dick to slide into. He won't even remember your name in the morning," Carmen hissed and let out an amused cackle.

"But you're used to that by now, aren't you? Fucking any guy, opening your legs to whomever thinks you're pretty and not being remember the next morning. Always a good fuck, but never brought home to meet the parents. How sad," She was having fun now, that disturbed smile growing wider with each word Carmen spoke. On the inside Carmendee was struggling to break free, gain some control back, warn Triss. Carmen knew exactly what the demon had planned for the girl in front of her and there was nothing she could do to stop it.

Triss ground her teeth and kept her eyes glued to the water. Sure, she had expected some retaliation for seducing Ayden, but she had expected it in the form of anger and screaming, perhaps even a bit of a brawl. That was normal, that she could handle. But this? This was cruelty for its own sake, and Carmendee seemed to be rather enjoying it. And what the hell was “drunk on power” supposed to mean?


“You’re right,” Triss snapped in agitation, finally turning to face her adversary, throwing her arms out to the sides as she spoke. “I sleep with whomever I want, whenever I want. I don’t care about Ayden, I didn’t care about the other guys I ‘opened my legs’ for; I was in it for kicks. I have sex because I can, and I destroy relationships because I can. I’m not girlfriend material, I’m not a saint, and I’m one seriously messed up bitch. You happy?”

“I wouldn’t say happy, more amused. At least you know you’re a piece of shit,” Carmendee cocked her head to the side and took a very fast step towards the girl in front of her.

“Have you ever pictured how you would die?” Carmendee’s voice seemed to deepen in tone and her eyes flashed with a hunger and her eerie smile was replaced with a bone chilling scowl. “I have. I picture my last few hours being sick and in a hospital bed, surrounded by friends and family.” She then advanced on Triss quickly and wrapped a red lock of hair around her finger and looked Triss in the eyes. Triss shrank back instinctively at Carmendee’s approach, her mind suddenly blanking, refusing to form a cohesive thought, eyes wide like a startled doe. Then she jumped when, with inhuman speed, Carmen retreated back to the tree, a grotesque look of pleasure distorting her face. Triss shivered, and not from the cold.

“I can sense that you are uncomfortable,” Carmendee giggled and brought her lips to girls ear and whispered, “Good.” And in a blink of an eye Carmen was back over by the tree with that same weird smile on her face. Carmendee watched as fear slowly began to swallow Triss whole and her smile grew wider, it seemed like her skin was beginning to stretch and her face deform slightly.


“What the hell, Carmendee?” the redhead choked out. Surely her eyes had deceived her. Was she the one who was drunk? She blinked rapidly, feeling a strange fear creeping over her. She had always pegged Carmen as the crazy jealous type, but asking if she had ever thought of how she would die? That was just morbid. Triss took a defensive step backwards, considering bolting back to the mansion. But the thought of being genuinely afraid of this stupid, preppy cheerleader kept her glued in place, unwilling to back down, to show cowardice.


“That’s enough,” Triss griped, trying to hide the edge of fright in her voice. “Get the hell out of here or I will beat the shit out of you, you psycho bitch. I’m done taking your crap.” Carmendee couldn’t help but let out a loud amused cackle at the hollow threats Triss was throwing her way, she really had no idea who she was dealing with.

“That’s cute. Thinking you could inflict any kind of pain on me,” Carmendee’s voice dropped quickly and it seemed to have a dual tone to it when she said the word me. Carmendee, on the inside, was trying hard to fight for control she knew that Triss’s end drew closer and closer with each word the demon spoke.

“Go ahead, hit me. Let’s see where that goes,” Carmendee taunted and lunged forward at Triss, stopping just inches from the girl in the goddess costume. This time, when Carmendee lunged, Triss not only shrank backwards but let out a gasp of fear, stepping on the hem of her costume and tripping. She hit the cold ground hard, but ignored the pain, scrambling on all fours to push herself away from the woman before her. Triss knew she was not drunk, especially not drunk enough to be hallucinating that terrible voice and those horrid black eyes. She had no idea what was happening, her mind frantic like a cornered animal, instinct telling her this madwoman was dangerous, to flee, to warn the others. Reason tried to convince her it was some kind of elaborate ruse--it was Halloween, after all--but Triss could not rationalize the thought. No one could fake that speed, that strange transition of Carmen’s eyes and voice. There was something very wrong with the girl.


“Get the hell away from me!” Triss shouted as she fought to regain her footing. Then she looked toward the mansion in desperation. “HELP!” she screamed as loud as she could, no longer concerned about pride or cowardice. Carmendee stood in place and watched as Triss tried to frantically escape from the current situation she was in, it was quite comical causing the demon to laugh loudly.

“Sssh! Or you’ll ruin all my!” The demon snapped and raced over to Triss and snatched her up by her thick red hair. Carmendee raised Triss off the ground, her feet dangling just inches above the soft Earth. “How about I reunite you with your dear brother? Oh, and the cherry on top? You’ll die the same fucking way,” Caremdee hissed. In the blink of an eye Carmendee was at the waters edge, dangling Triss above the murky water. Triss cried out in pain and terror, feeling like she was about to be scalped as Carmendee lifted her up by her hair with immense strength and taunted her, dangling her over the dark waters. Tears of agony stung her eyes but she still heard the demon’s words ringing clearly in her ears, mentioning things the woman should have known nothing about. Triss’s brother was not a topic she shared with anyone but her closest friends, particularly not the manner of his death. Yet Carmen knew, and was prepared to deliver Triss unto the same terrible fate.

“I’ll see you again when my business up here is done, tata!” Carmendee’s face was now construed into this devilish appearance, her black eyes pouring into Triss’s soul. Without another word the demon slammed the girl’s body on the ground and dragged her face into the water, holding her head in place with extreme force.


The young woman kicked and lashed at her attacker despite how the motion threatened to tear the skin right off her skull, but she could not reach the demon, could not fend her off. Then, she was thrust powerfully to the ground and her head plunged into the water. Carmendee’s grip was ferocious, and Triss could not lift her head even an inch. At first she screamed into the darkness, precious bubbles of air rising to the surface. Her entire body lashed about in desperation but there was no relief. Then, despite her panic, Triss forced her mouth shut in a futile attempt to reserve as much of her remaining breath as possible, hoping that a foot might find purchase, that she might kick her soon-to-be murderer and distract her enough to break free, anything.

But it was useless. Her lungs burned for oxygen, and her body could take no more. Instinctively, she breathed in, and her lungs filled with water. It was complete agony. A detached thought formed, quickly fading as she lost hold of consciousness, of life: this is what her baby brother had endured. He had died in terrible pain.

Triss’s body jerked, no longer fighting, jerked again. Then she lay still.

“Well, that was fun.” Carmendee pulled Triss’s limp and heavy body out of the cool water and onto dry land. The demon peered down at Triss and smiled. The girls eyes had no more light behind them, her wet hair clinging to her face, her body motionless. Carmen slowly lowered herself down beside the dead girl and began to push away the strands of wet hair that clung to her cold skin.

“I would let you rest, but we have work to do.” She lowered her face towards Triss’s lips and began to suck the life force from the girl. Once the body was emptied Carmendee transferred what looked like to be a black marble, but it was actually a demonic seed that would allow Carmen to control Triss’s body.

“Up,” Carmen demanded as she stood as well. It took the body a moment to respond to the command but eventually it was up on its feet. Triss would act and appear normal to all of the people still left in the mansion, but at any moment Carmen could give an order that would turn Triss into a blood hungry killer.

“Let’s go play, shall we?” Carmen let out an evil cackle and began to make way back to the mansion with her puppet in tow.

[RedKayne]

Josh and Keith managed to move the unconscious Ayden to one of the nearby, dusty couches. Most of the party-goers have already left by now, but there were still a few randoms stragglers, and apparently even a late arrival. Josh sighed heavily, gazing down at the person he once considered a friend. The two of them had religious differences, yes, but in never got in the way of their friendship. It was hardly an obstacle now. Yet, was this how a person truly behaved when they believed in no deity? When one does not believe in objective morality, is this how they behave? Cheating on their beloved girlfriend in a random hook-up at a party? Smacking girls around, and treating them like dirt? Josh knew this was a terrible thought to stereotype atheists like this, so he banished it from his mind.

He knew his friend. He knew Ayden never behaved like this before. He always loved Carmendee with all of his heart, despite their mischievous sex-adventures. Ayden always knew how to treat women in general with respect. Even when he was drunk, his personal character never changed. So why was tonight different? What happened tonight that would cause him to become a person without morals... a person that threw away relationships that were suppose to be dear to him.

Well, perhaps Joshua will find out in the morning once Ayden comes to his senses... hopefully. He turned to Julie, noticing her from the distance. She stayed in the background so far, so he sent her a small comforting smile. She probably thought he was a thug now for smashing the back of Ayden's head with a vase, but he really had no choice. Liam was going to get himself killed. Speaking of Liam, Josh glanced around the room and saw the poor guy. He walked over to the guy, "Hey, man, you okay?" he questioned, wondering how he was doing. It was probably a stupid question considering the condition Liam's face was in from the pounding, but he felt the need to ask anyway because of what happened with him and Triss.

Keith was doing his best to round up the rest of the stragglers and send them on their way. "Hey, pirate girl!" Keith noticed some random redheaded girl at the corner of the room. "The party's over, and its time to get going," the ringmaster pointed towards the exit door while also attempting not to check out her rather large chest, but ultimately failing as before with Carmendee.

[RubyRidingHood]

Ruby was looking around the room and eventually wound up in the corner. There was so much going on, that she figured she wouldn't be noticed. Maybe she could check out this place. As she turned in the corner, debating about whether or not to go into another part of the house, someone called out.

"Hey, pirate girl!" She turned to the voice, her cheeks slightly pink. She opened her mouth to call out a hello and maybe an apology for her being late when he continued on, saying the party was over and then he pointed to the exit. She nodded lightly, slowly making her way to the door. Maybe she could come back later on. She headed outside, checking him out as well as the other guys, one who was unconscious and the other who seemed to have been the one to make him that way. She frowned a little bit and wanted to ask what had happened but decided that it was none of her business.

She headed outside and heard the screaming from coming somewhere down below and she ran in the direction, her hair flowing behind her. She had to pick up her skirt from the dress to keep from tripping which slowed her down a little, but she made it to the area, already to late. The screaming had stopped. She heard splashing though and paused, hiding behind a tree. A girl was lying on the ground with another one leaning over her. She almost called out again to see if she could help, but her words became stuck in her throat as she watched the scene going on before. Then the red headed girl was standing and the other girl was laughing a seriously scary laugh. Whatever the hell was going on, she didn't want anything to do with it.

Slowly, Ruby began to back away, trying to keep as quiet as she possibly could. But, she stepped on the hem of her skirt and fell with a startled grunt. Her eyes widened then and she clapped her hands over her mouth, squeezing her eyes shut tight, hoping against hope that somehow, she would remain unnoticed. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes and slowly stood up again, but then stood still, not moving, but cast a glance around, wondering if maybe she hadn't been heard after all. Slowly, she began to back up again.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie smiled back at Joshua and turned when she heard Keith talking to someone it was a girl in a pirate costume. She rolled her eyes as she watched him staring at her chest "You just can't help yourself can you Keith?" She said as she made her way over to Joshua and Liam. She didn't get a chance to see how badly the fight left him, she was surprised at what she saw but held back a gasp. "Are you ok?" Was all she could say, he was probably tired of being asked that. "I'll see if I can find a rag or something in the kitchen" She said before heading off.

She rummaged through the cabinets looking for some type of cloth so she could soak it in water or something but there wasn't anything. She sighed and noticed a cabinet she missed and found a rag in it. it was torn and old looking but it should do. "I guess alcohol should work just as good as water." She said to herself as she searched through the many cans and bottles which were apparently empty. She headed back to the living room "Well I found a rag but there's no water or anything to soak it in."

[The Texan Queen]

Carmendee stopped in her tracks, her eyes flashing angrily, and turned towards the noise she has heard. Her eyes landed on a girl in a pirate costume and the thought to crush her bones from here crossed her mind, but she knew that if one girl was lingering near by there could be others. Letting out an irritated sigh Carmendee quickly advanced on the girl with a friendly smile on her face.

“Let me help you up.” Carmendee reached out and grasped the girls hand and yanked her to her feet. “I didn't see you here earlier, so I'm assuming you're late. The party is over. My asshole of a boyfriend caused a huge fight, I'm sure there are other parties on campus though,” she said and helped dust off the soil from the girls costume.

“You coming, Triss?” She turned her head back to face the wet redhead to see her following shortly behind her. Carmendee smiled at the girl, though her smile was sweet her smile was sinister. [i]If she knows what's good for her she’ll fucking take the hint.[\i] The demon eyed the girl for a few more seconds before linking arms with Triss and disappearing into the fog that started to surround the mansion.

“Let's get this fucking party started,” Carmendee growled as they entered the mansion. “Stay close, I'm going to find my next play thing,” she instructed the redhead before slipping away before the others noticed her with Triss.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Triss--or, rather, the parody of Triss--followed after Carmendee obediently, sopping wet but looking rather nonchalant. As her master made a show of helping the new girl in the pirate costume, Triss stood slightly behind, planting an amused smile on her lips and a hand on her hip. She even shook her head as if to imply that Ruby was both acting and looking silly, attempting to help Carmen diffuse a very fragile situation.

As Carmen beckoned her and hooked an arm through her own, Triss took the opportunity to try and sell the act. “Did you have to get me all freakin’ wet?” she playfully chided as they took their leave from Ruby, speaking loud enough for the distraught girl to hear, hoping to plant further doubt in her as to what she had seen. “I’m wearing a slutty, white costume. Not leaving a whole lot to the imagination now.”

She paused as if in thought, then shrugged. “Though, since when do I care about that?” the redhead joked, laughing.

When they were out of earshot from Ruby, Triss quieted back down. They were approaching the mansion, after all, and everyone knew Triss and Carmen hated one another. Being spotted acting like her best friend would draw unwanted suspicion. Her arm dropped from the demon’s and, nodding at its command that she stick close, waited until some distance had passed between them before entering the mansion behind her. For the time being, she stuck close to the wall and in the shadows, crossing her arms over her chest and putting on an expression that clearly warned she did not want to be bothered. Given the very public ordeal Triss had gone through a short time before, her peers would no doubt understand.

Liam lounged on the couch, arms and legs sprawled and head resting against the cushion behind as he fought against the horrid throb pulsing through his entire face. His lips were swollen, busted, and burning. A cut on his brow simply refused to quit oozing blood into his right eye, which was also swollen, half-blinding him. Already the skin was bruising, a nasty combination of purple, blue and black, puffy and painful to touch. His left cheekbone felt like it had taken a hit from a sledgehammer. Hell, his whole face felt like it had taken a hit from a sledgehammer.

He slowly opened his eyes as Josh’s voice reached him. His ears were ringing a tad and he winced at the light and sounds around him, sporting a killer migraine. Still, he grinned, displaying teeth that were stained red with blood.

“I’m fan-freakin’-tastic,” he responded to the young man’s inquiry, voice husky with pain. Julie rushed over briefly, asking the same question, but she disappeared into the kitchen to search for a rag before he could answer. He looked back at Josh, then shut his eyes against the light and pain, sighing heavily.

“God, I thought the crazy bastard was going to kill me,” he muttered to his companion. He opened his good eye to peer at Joshua. “Thanks for…you know. Sure that wasn’t easy to do to a friend.”

Julie reappeared at that moment with a rag that looked a little worse for wear, but was better than nothing. He mumbled his thanks as he took it, pressing it gingerly against the cut on his brow to stem the tide of blood. It was really a superficial wound, but damned if the thing didn’t seem eager to drain him of every last drop. He winced a tad; the rag was dry and scratchy, burning as he pressed it against the cut.

[RubyRidingHood]

Ruby paled further as the girl advanced upon her. But, the girl only helped her up and she quickly backed up a step as she was brought to her feet with rather unnatural strength. But she said nothing. She only nodded. "Right. Thanks. I'm uh... sorry to hear about the trouble." She eyed the red head for a moment before she spoke. Or rather seemed to complain about how wet she was. So, she merely shrugged and turned around, not missing the creepy smile she received from the one who helped her up. Ruy got the feeling she wasn't wanted at the mansion, so she was going to make her leave, but something told her there was something wrong. If she left now, the feeling would bug her for a long time. So, she made her way around the woods, acting like she was going to leave, but instead watched the two girls and as soon as they both disappeared inside, she inched her ways to the mansion.

She waited a few more moments before slipping inside, shutting the door quietly behind her and keeping close to the walls. She heard a few people talking in the main room and tried to slip on quietly by, hoping she wasn't going to be seen. She wanted to see what the two girls were really up to. She had seen them around campus from time to time and they never seemed like they got along. There was something wrong. Something going on. The red-head had been a little off, but it was the other girl. The one doing the drowning that worried her. She hadn't imagined the creepy, seemingly double voiced laugh. She wasn't drunk after all. Hell, she hadn't had a single drink that night yet.

But, as she was trying to creep quietly along the wall past the living room door, she tripped over a slightly upturned board on the floor and fell, once again to the floor. "Dammit!" She cried out, then sighed and stood up, closing her eyes, knowing that there was no sneaking around now. Why did she have to be so clumsy.

'Start paying attention Ruby. Goddess!' she inwardly cursed and shook out her hair before glancing at the people she knew had heard her at this point.

"I'm sorry. I know the party is over, but... I just wanted to see the mansion. It's so pretty. I wanted to see what it looked like on the inside." She flushed a little, and looked away again, hoping no one would yell at her or make her leave.

[RedKayne]

Joshua really felt bad for Liam, just hearing the young man's voice filled with nearly caused the knight to nearly flinch. He sighed slightly, shrugging his shoulders when they thought it wasn't easy to knock out Ayden with that vase. Honestly, the decision to do that came much easier than expected. Ayden was acting like an animal... one that needed to be put down.

However, this one thought still scared Joshua. Beforehand, he was a good college student. He was basically a pacifist, afraid to even hurt a fly. Beforehand, both his religious faith and his low self-esteem around girls never really got him any action. But tonight, he got into second base with Julie, and it was such an easy decision to do so. Tonight, if Josh looked himself in the mirror, he probably would see a very different man. He couldn't understand why at all his own personal being was changing. Was it the alcohol? He never really drank before, so it could be a possible solution that fuzzed up his mind or something like that.

By the morning, he will figure out, and also where he stands in his relationship with Julie. He glanced at her as she brought over the rag for Liam, he smiled softly at the young college girl and gave her a nod of thanks in helping out. At the back of his mind, tomorrow morning he knows he needs to figure out where he stands in his relationship with Julie. He really wanted to have a long-term relationship with this girl, but Josh has heard all sorts of horror stories of moving too fast and what not. Josh himself didn't need he would have the heart to consider this a one-night stand or whatever douchebags would call it and treat their women like objectified sex toys.

Then, there was a loud crash on the ground that nearly startled everyone in the room. A young redhead dressed in a pirate costume apparently fell from her hiding place and landed clumsily on to the floor. Josh didn't recognize the girl, automatically assuming she must be an upperclassmen. He slightly frowned though hearing the excuse on why she stayed at the party... because the house looked pretty? They were inside an abandoned mansion full of disgusting cobwebs and cheap Halloween party decorations. Then again, perhaps there were some pretty interesting antiques lying about in the house, but considering what happened today so far, Joshua wasn't interested in sightseeing.

Joshua shook his head slightly, chuckling quietly before walking over to the girl. He offered his head to her, helping the young woman up. Immediately, Keith appeared behind Josh, a slight scowl forming on the ringmaster's face. However, before he had a chance to say anything, there was a loud groan in the room that made their hearts stopped.

Ayden was waking up.

Shit. Josh turned around and saw Ayden stirring from the couch. He groaned again, probably from the big pain from the back of his head. Finally, Ayden sat up on the couch, his dazed eyes blinking rapidly.

"God, what the fuck happened?" Ayden grumbled, still in a tired state. His hand went over to the back of his head, but he flinched quickly as he touched his wound. "Ow!" Apparently, the sharp pain got him out of his dazed state. Josh was quiet at first, trying to judge what Ayden was about to do next. Would he go into berserk mode again, and attempt to attack Liam or whomever else was nearest? It hasn't been that long since Ayden been knocked out, and thus, the alcohol shouldn't be out of his system yet. He most likely was still heavily intoxicated.

And yet, Ayden's facial appearance said otherwise. Ayden looked around the room, confused. His eyes didn't display the coldness from before, nor the anger. He was at a complete lost. "So... why is everybody staring at me like that?" he questioned, slowly getting up. He noticed that his girlfriend wasn't in the room. "Where's Carmen? Did the party ended or something like that?" many questions rushed through the young man's head. He looked around the room, noticed some of the people were judging Ayden with the look in their eyes. Especially that Liam kid, "Whoa... what the hell happened to your face?"

Josh was puzzled, but assumed that Ayden must have had some memory loss because of the blow to his head and the intoxicated state he was in. "Ayden... you don't remember anything? Don't you remember what you did?"

Ayden frowned, but his brow scrunched up as if he was deep in thought. "Nah, sorry man. I'm totally going blank right now. What happened? Did I got myself really drunk or something like that?"

Josh sighed loudly, it seemed they needed to bring back Ayden's memories over the events that transpired. "Yeah, you got drunk, Ayden," he began dryly. "Then, you decided to cheat on Carmen and hooked up with a random party girl. She found out that you threw away your relationship with her over something despicable," Josh's voice became slightly gruff. "Long story short... you got pissed off for getting caught. You took it out on Triss by smacking her across the face, and then you nearly pummeled Liam to death. So, yeah, you got yourself really drunk, Ayden," the sharpness was clear within Josh's face.

Ayden seemed dumbstruck. The news hit him hard. He almost couldn't breathe, he couldn't believe that he would actually do such a thing. "No..." he shook his head, his eyes wide open with shock. "No... you got... you got to be l-lying," his voice quivered from the rising emotion, but he knew that Josh was no liar. He was telling the truth. Apparently, Ayden tossed away the relationship with the love of his live over some whore.

"Shit... shit..." Ayden buried his face with his hands, feeling the immense guilt rise up in his chest. No... this has got to be a bad dream. His eyes got watery, remembering the promise ring he gave to Carmendee. He could already picture that ring lying on the floor somewhere, after what he has done to her. Not only to her, but to both Triss and Liam. Did he really became violent towards them? He never got a fight before in his entire life, and yet he actually hurt the both of them. He couldn't speak, he only sat down on the couch silently.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie smiled when Liam took the rag anyway, glad to be of some help even if it was a terrible rag. She sighed to herself, not in a million years did she ever think a night that started out so fun and carefree would end with someone getting beaten nearly to death and her beast friend getting her heart broken by the same drunken person. She didn't understand what made this drunk Ayden so different from the rest that she's seen or heard of.

She wouldn't ever think Carmen would be able to set her up with someone who was somewhat right for her, though she wasn't sure herself if he was. They were both so opposite from each other, he was the way she used to be before she met Carmen and now she's somewhere in between. She knew where her 'wildness began and where it ended' Josh seemed like he'd never been like that and sometimes Carmen needed to be told when she was getting too wild but she loved her for that. She didn't know what it was that made her like Josh so much but she didn't really care either, she only knew she wanted him around for a long time.

She smiled at Josh as he went to help the young pirate girl who somehow made her way back into the house after she was sent away by Keith, who didn't look to happy about it.How was she not seen by anyone? Julie thought amused by Keith's facial expression. Fortunately for her she was saved by a groan from the couch and that situation was more important than a lingering pirate.

Julie turned toward Ayden but said nothing, she wanted to wait for the events to dawn on him but apparently that wouldn't happen. His blow to the head seemed to have messed up his memory a little bit and Josh, surprisingly, very dryly recounted the events. Julie made her way over to Josh and touched his arm comfortingly, she wasn't sure if he was angry or disappointed with Ayden. She knew he was upset, not only because of what Ayden did to Carmen, Triss, and Liam but because he was forced to do something that was totally out of his character.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Liam eyed the newcomer through half-lidded eyes as she fell, earning herself some attention. She mentioned her desire to see the mansion, but the pessimistic thought that she had really stuck around to gawk at the guy who got his ass beat wormed its way into his head. Perhaps it was paranoia talking.

Speaking of paranoia, Liam’s spiked when an unpleasant voice groaned only a short ways away, alerting him of Ayden’s return to consciousness. His eyes opened as wide as they could manage with alarm, his entire body frozen like some damn skittish doe as he watched his assaulter rise.

God, I’m dead, he silently lamented. Again.

But rather than seek retaliation, Ayden seemed completely at a loss, apparently having no memory of what had happened. Liam couldn’t believe his ears. Maybe they were bleeding.

“Damn, Josh, how hard did you hit the guy?” he asked warily, staring at the distraught man who had only moments ago tried to pulverize his skull.

Unbelievably, some ridiculously sympathetic and forgiving--no, forgiving wasn’t the word--sensitive part of Liam’s clearly addled brain actually felt bad for the guy. Of course, then the dick didn’t even apologize for rearranging Liam’s face so most of that pity flew right out the hazy, cobwebbed window.

[RubyRidingHood]

Ruby face was scarlet as she was helped up. She brushed herself off and bit lightly at her lip. Just as she was about to speak again, there was a groan, and the unconscious guy woke up, slowly. He seemed to be at a loss as to what had gone on, and that was just fine with her. While everyone's' attention was diverted, she quietly slipped away again, then ran down the hall with a quick glance over her shoulder. Why she didn't want to be around anyone was a little strange to her, considering that this was supposed to be a party after all. But, it was over and there was no reason for her to be sticking around. So, why was she still here? Simple. She was a curious pirate and the two women had raised a red flag in her mind.

She came to a door and opened it, sneezing as a wave of dust seemingly smacked her in the face. She closed the door without really seeing what was in there and moved on slowly, going down a set of stairs. She opened another door and stepped inside, slowly shutting the door behind her. It seemed to be a laboratory of sorts. There were all kinds of viles and beakers and such laying around. Most of them looked like they hadn't been touched in years. Some looked like they had been moved recently. Probably a result of exploration from earlier.

"What are you doing down here?" she asked herself aloud, then sighed softly and shook her head. She wasn't being smart right now, but, curiosity always got the best of her. It had gotten her trouble before, and she was sure it would get her in trouble again, but right now, she didn't much care. She moved towards the table and studied the contents on it. Papers and pencils as well. Scribblings, as if someone had been taking notes. She wondered why the people who lived here before didn't take this stuff with them. What had happened here?

[RedKayne]

Josh stared down at his former friend, whom was sitting in the couch wallowing in his own guilt and misery. Josh was unsure how to react. He saw Ayden became an animal, cheating on Carmendee, slapping Triss across the face as if she was a rag doll, and then nearly beat down Liam to death. However, at this point, even Josh knew that was nothing like Ayden. Even when he was drunk, he never became violent. Stupid, maybe... but not violent.

Joshua sighed heavily, slightly shaking his head from pity. "You... you really don't remember anything?" Josh questioned Ayden. He knew that too much alcohol can cause memory blackouts, but Ayden should at the very least be able to recall glimpses of what happened.

Ayden sat there in silence, his hands completely covering his face. Finally, his body straightened up and he took his hands away from his face. His eyes were a bit red from the overwhelming emotions, as he already wiped away any tears from his face. "The... the last thing I remember... I was doing a shot with this strange guy. He... poured it out and offered it to me," Ayden stated quietly. Perhaps what he did back then was stupid accepting a drink from a stranger, however, at that point Ayden wasn't thinking clearly. "He was wearing a bizarre opera mask, and even mentioned his full name... it was strange... I think it was... Nate S. Voodoo or something like that?" he tried very hard to think of the name, but already it sent chills down Joshua's spine.

"Don't go too far, though," Nate smiled, quite amused with himself. "The night is about to get fun."

These were the last words of Nate S. Videl before he disappeared into the shadows of the night. He knew what was going to happen. The masked man from earlier that crept on Josh and Julie's intimate moment... this man is dangerous. He must have spiked Ayden's drink with something, causing him to go berserk. What in the world could do such a thing, though? Josh has heard of drugs before, but something like that to take such deadly effect?

"We need to get out of this house, now," Josh warned, there was a cold seriousness in his facial expression. And, he was extremely worried. "We need to find Triss and Carmen, and then get the hell out of here. I saw this guy earlier, this man is dangerous," Josh turned around to look at the people in the room. Then, he noticed that one pirate girl walked away unnoticed. "Damn it," Josh muttered, she could have listened and left the party by now, or she was wandering aimlessly around the house. Josh was more than willing to bet on the latter option. "That pirate girl is gone, too, we need to make sure she left also."

Keith was pretty baffled by Josh's warning, but he supposed it was unwise to not take it seriously considering their circumstances. "Alright, I'll take a look around." It was his party, and so he had some responsibilities to look after his guests. He would then leave to look around the surrounding rooms, trying to see if any of the missing girls would turn up soon.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Liam listened in silence as Ayden recalled his drink with the masked stranger. His brow scrunched in confusion; he had been at the party long enough to see just about everyone there was to see, and some creepy Phantom of the Opera stalker hadn’t been one of them. Nevertheless, Josh seemed spooked by the revelation, tensing and telling everyone they needed to leave the mansion like they were in some damn horror flick. Liam, still edgy with Ayden in such close proximity, blubbering or not, just got more twitchy at the crazy talk.

Unfortunately, Josh seemed completely serious, labeling the Phantom as dangerous. Liam thought it more likely that the guy was taking his cosplay a little too seriously, but if this mystery figure really did spike Ayden’s drink with something, he supposed it was better to be safe than sorry.

Groaning a bit as he sat up, Liam found his feet and, after a moment of unsteady swaying, scanned the room. Triss, as far as he knew, was still outside. Carmen…well, he honestly didn’t want to go in search of Carmen. Despite his lack of involvement in what happened between her and Triss, he was still the latter’s best friend and he doubted the former would be terribly thrilled to see him, even if he was trying to save her from some possibly sociopathic masked murderer.

“I’ll look for the pirate girl upstairs,” he stated dully, though he regretted the decision once he reached the stairs. It took far too much effort, but he eventually made it to the top and started down the dark hallway. With the party over and the noise diminished, the mansion had suddenly become infinitely more creepy.

He soldiered on, checking each room in turn, until he noticed a gap in the wall. Curious, he ran his hand across it, only to find that it wasn’t a wall at all but a door made to look like the wall. Unbeknownst to him, in her rush to chase down Ayden, Triss had left the door to the secret room slightly ajar.

“Secret room,” Liam whispered with a pang of nervous excitement. “Pretty sweet, actually…”

He entered quietly, seeing all the same interesting and curious sights its prior residents had before him. Feeling like his footsteps echoed far too loudly in the quiet house, Liam tiptoed around, eyes taking in everything.

“Pirate?” he called softly, feeling like an idiot and wishing he knew the girl’s name. A few more calls, but nothing. As he passed by a set of drawers against the wall, he noticed a book sitting on top, old with an intricately designed covering. He picked it up and opened to the first page.

The visage of a demonic creature greeted his eyes, so gravely depicted and lifelike that he was startled and nearly dropped the book. He recovered quickly, however, and--curiosity peaked--continued to leaf through it, gazing at page after page of sinister demons, each one named in a sloppy hand, not typed.

“Crazy,” he murmured, but felt spooked nonetheless, his neck prickling. Looking at the book, he forgot what he had originally set out to do.

[RedKayne]

((Co-Post between RedKayne and TheTexanQueen))

Keith wandered around the first floor of the abandoned mansion. He wasn't quite sure where in the world the three girls disappeared off to. There was no way they would walk home by themselves in the middle of fuckin' nowhere. Last time he recalled, they couldn't drive back either because neither of them had car keys with them at the time.

"Yo, Triss! Carmen!" Keith shouted as he entered the kitchen area. He looked around his surroundings, the place was absolutely filthy. There were a few dead bugs lying in the corners, empty beer bottles scattered across the dirty white floor. The wooden chairs and the kitchen table nearby seemed like they were going to collapse any second now.

"Where in the world are they?" he muttered.

"Boo," Carmen whispered in Keith's ear. It was like the girl just teleported behind Keith, he didn't see or hear her come in the kitchen.

"What the fuck!" Keith rapidly turned around, nearly jumping when he suddenly felt the young woman's presence behind him.

"Did I scare you?" She laughed and batted her eyelashes at him.

Keith slightly scowled at Carmendee, she nearly gave him a damn heart attack, what was up with her? "It doesn't matter," Keith said flatly, of course trying to keep up his masculinity and act like some preppy cheerleader-like girl actually spooked him for a second. "Party's over, Carmendee, we need to start heading out. Everyone is looking for you."

"Aw really?" Carmendee sighed sadly and crossed her arms like a toddler would in pout mode. "I was actually hoping you and I could have our own little party," she said, instantly switching from a sad girl to a seductress. She stepped closer to him and began to run her nails softly along his arm.

"It might be nice to hang out, just the two of us, and get to know each other a little better. Get real close." Carmendee backed Keith up until his back was pressed against the fridge and she brought her face to his. "Close enough?"

This seriously surprised Keith, his eyes opening eye with shock Carmen suddenly pushed him against the fridge. Yeah, he was always really into Carmendee, and usually could never keep his eyes off of her smoking hot body. Yet, she and Ayden were a thing, and so Keith knew the boundaries he could not cross, even though he always secretly wished he could be her fuck-buddy every once in a while.

As much as he wanted to take advantage of the situation, especially since Carmen and Ayden were no longer a thing considering the relatively recent events, Keith's conscious still spoke up from the back of his mind. Keith managed to form a small smile, "Carmen, perhaps we could take our private party elsewhere and at nowhere," he suggested. "We really should get going, the others are waiting for us."

"I'd rather stay." Carmendee pinned him to the fridge and placed a hand on his crotch, "I think you do too," she snickered and gave him a soft peck on the cheek. On the outside she seemed normal, but inside the real Carmendee was fighting to break free, to warn her friends, but her attempts failed. She was trapped in her own body, a witness to the killing and there was nothing she could do about it.

Keith trembled immediately when he felt her lithe hand placed on his groin, instantly hardening underneath her soft touch. His eyes widened further in shock, in disbelief that this was actually happening. "This is... so wrong," he groaned, and then gulped as she kissed him on the cheek. His body was completely still, unsure of what to do next.

"It might be wrong but I know it feels right," Carmendee said in a hushed tone. She leaned in and passionately kissed Keith. She knew he would give in, he was a weak minded boy when it came to her sexual advances and he would soon regret it. As she kissed Keith she moved her hand back and forth over his pants until she began to feel the bulge grow, she smiled through her kisses and laughed teasingly.

"Still want to tell me no?" She asked and planted gentle nibbles on the side of his neck. "You should drop your pants," the demon whispered into his ear, its eyes flashing black for a moment.

Keith groaned into Carmen's passionate kiss, his wildest dreams coming true. Here he was, hooking up with the hottest girl he laid his eyes upon. He returned her advances, his hands roughly groping her ass and pulling her closer to him. It took him no time at all to feel highly aroused, and he immediately complied to Carmendee's wishes.

He grabbed the belt buckle of his pants, loosening them until they slackened just enough. With one swift motion, he dropped both his pants and his briefs, baring himself to the seductress. Keith looked back up at Carmendee, his eager eyes filled with lustful hunger as he wondered what she would do next.

"Good boy," Carmendee lowered herself to her knees until she was eye level with Keith's erection. Taking him in her mouth she began to pleasure him slowly, listening to his moaning and watching his face and waiting for the best moment to strike. She waited until Keith tilted his head back, eyes closed and mouth slightly hanging open in an 'O' shape. Carmendee bit down on Keith's member and ripped backwards, taking his penis with her. Blood began spurting from his crotch, raining down on Carmen's face. She spit out the chunk of flesh into the small pool of blood forming on the floor and shifted her black eyes to stare Keith down.

"Aren't you glad you stayed?" Carmen asked and titled her head in an inhuman way. "I am," her voice changed back to the dual sound now, the demon showing it's true colors. She could tell that Keith was still in shock and thankfully not making much noise, but that wouldn't last for long. Before Keith could make a sound loud enough for the other to hear the demon lunged forward and grabbed onto Keith, pinning his arms at his side. Carmen Opened her mouth wide, revealing razor sharp teeth, and let Keith get one last look before she killed him. The teeth ripped into his jugular vein with ease, the sound of flesh squishing beneath her powerful jaws sent a wonderful chill up her spine. Carmen stepped back from Keith to watch him sputter and stagger before dropping to his knees.

"You taste better than you look," she laughed and swallowed the last bit of flesh and blood in her mouth. The demon watched as Keith tried to keep pressure on his neck and to keep the blood from leaving his body as he choked on his own blood. Finally Keith slumped over into the large pool of blood, a lifeless sack of skin and bones.

"That took longer than I thought it would," the dual voice groaned as Carmen advanced on the body. Kicking Keith over she examined her work, the neck wound was still oozing blood as well has his dickless lower half. She bent down and repeated the same process from earlier with Triss and made Keith her little slave.

"Get up, clean yourself up, and go find the others," Carmendee demanded and looked around the room until her eyes landed on a black scarf someone left behind.

"Use this to cover your neck, I'm not ready for the rest of our friends to know what's going on just yet." Without another word Carmen stalked off to go find a bathroom.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie's couldn't believe it, she and Josh weren't the only one's who saw him. The man was creepy if not down right disturbed if he watched them while they were by the lake and did something to Ayden to cause his outburst. She nodded agreeing with Josh about leaving but they had to find Carmen and Triss. She sighed, three people to find in a now more creepy house. She was even more worried about Carmen, she hadn't seen her since she saw Ayden with Triss. She couldn't imagine where her friend could be and she'd looked everywhere in the house. Julie started upstairs again looking for her friend and anyone else who she could find. "Carmen? Triss? Pirate girl.." She yelled as she walked down the hall looking through each room in hopes finding them would be easy and they could just go home.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Liam continued flipping through the pages of the strange book--no, journal was more like it, written by someone who clearly believed in the words he was jotting on paper. The notes, the details both written and drawn, were done so in a manner that seemed to turn these fantasies into reality. Sure, Liam believed in Heaven and Hell, but the author of this journal took it to the next level, clearly believing that these demons he spoke of were more than just horror stories to scare children into obedience. One page in particular caught Liam’s eye, less because of the strange sketch and more because her name, unlike all the rest, was circled. There were notations below it:

Bune, The Harbinger

- One of the several wives of Lucifer
- Her arrival marks the end of time
- Possesses those betrayed by the very one they loved
- She will carry out the vengeance of the one she possesses
- Will create an army of demons that will consume the world
- Sealed away within this house, waiting for some poor soul to unleash her fury
- "You have taken my friend and neighbor - darkness is my closest friend." Psalm 88:18

He read the second to last note again, a sick feeling in his stomach though he did not know why.

- Sealed away within this house, waiting for some poor soul to unleash her fury

Liam stared at the picture. The demonic visage was that of a malevolent succubus. It was a depiction from the side of her body, and yet her head tilted forward and the demoness’s blank eyes glared at the reader. The creature’s body was completely bare, but the drawer’s depiction of the succubus was hardly graphic since he paid little detail to her feminine assets. In a way, she was both beautiful and hideous. She had the slim, toned body that any model would be jealous of, yet was unnaturally scarred with what appeared to be numerous knife wounds.

The creature’s mouth was wide open, revealing sharp teeth ready to devour anything. Her eyes were filled with fire, and a single diablo-like horn protruded from her forehead. She had very short hair, barely covering the scalp of her head. A short, impish tail came from the tip of her tailbone, and bestial fur covered her forearms and the bottom halves of her legs. Instead of feet, she had cloven hooves. Instead of hands, she had raptor-like claws.

“Boo.”

Liam nearly jumped out of his skin, instinctively slamming the book shut. He turned to find Triss leaning leisurely against the doorframe, arms crossed over her chest. An amused smile curled her lips.

“Jesus, Triss, you scared the piss out of me,” Liam complained, breathless and more than a little irritated by the scare. Triss chuckled lightly, a musical sound, dropping her arms and striding towards the young man. Liam couldn’t help but noticed that she walked with effortless grace, the long curtains of her white costume gliding noiselessly across the floor, her heels clicking softly on the wood. For a place so old, the floor in this room didn’t even creak. It was almost like it was frozen in time while the rest of the house fell to shambles.

“And what do we have here?” Triss asked, ignoring Liam’s exclamation as she reached for the book in his hands. He relinquished it to her and watched as she flipped through the pages.

“Wow, what a nutcase,” she remarked.

“No kidding,” Liam murmured in agreement, though his voice held less conviction than hers. He noticed that she, too, stopped on the page regarding the succubus, Bune. She stared at the picture for a long moment, her expression odd. Liam was about to ask her what was wrong when she shut the book with a sudden movement, startling him. When she turned her gaze on him, her expression was once again amused and smiling.

“Getting spooked by children’s stories?” she commented, apparently having seen him jump when she closed the journal.

“Well, it is spooky,” he admitted. “And what was all that about some demon being ‘sealed away’ in this house?”

Triss set the book back down on the dresser. “Like I said, what a nutcase.”

Her smile was easy, but her eyes as she made the comment seemed hard to Liam. It was the same look that she always held when trying to convince him of something, the conviction that she knew what was best and needed to make sure he did too. Come to think of it, she’d used it on him when she had been pressuring him into coming to this ridiculous party.

“You need to get out and live a little,” she had said. He doubted that she had had him getting beat to a pulp in mind when she’d said it.

“You don’t actually believe any of that garbage, do you?” Triss questioned, apparently worried that her best friend would become some kind of crazy doomsayer because he’d seen a creepy journal full of demonic monsters. Liam rolled his eyes to soothe her concerns.

“Of course not.”

“Good.” Triss smiled broader, walking to the bed, running her fingers over the plush covers. “This is where Ayden and I were when that psycho bitch trotted in and tried to crush his jewels.”

Liam frowned. Like he really wanted to know that…

“You mean his girlfriend?” he corrected, his tone heavy with disapproval. Triss glanced at him from the corner of her eye, falling quiet for a moment. Then she sighed and turned to face him once more.

“I’m sorry, Liam,” she said unexpectedly, looking penitent. Liam did not know how to respond to that; Triss rarely apologized for anything.

“I’m sorry for trying to sleep with Ayden. I’m sorry for all the stupid guys I’ve slept with.” Triss started towards him, walking slowly, twisting her fingers together. She was the perfect picture of contrition, and Liam couldn’t believe his eyes. Maybe he had a concussion after all…

“I know it hurts you. We’ve never talked about it, but I know you have feelings for me, I’ve always known it, and yet I do this crap anyway.”

Liam opened his mouth, snapped it shut again. He had no idea how to respond, his heart beginning to race with both hope and fear. The former was stupid, the latter was justified. How would talking about this affect their relationship, impact their friendship? Were they really going to talk about this? What would she say, how would he respond? What could this do to them?

Triss stopped in front of him, very close. Her eyes were cast on her hands, still twisting nervously in front of her body. Triss, nervous? Then she looked up at him from beneath her long, black lashes.

“But I’m done with that,” she continued. “I’m a new person tonight, and I’m done hiding my feelings. I’m ready to go after what I really want.”

Liam could barely think through the throbbing in his temple, which he wasn’t entirely sure was the fault of taking a fist repeatedly to the face.

“And…what do you want?” he asked carefully past the heart lodged in his throat. Triss cocked her head slightly to the side, smiling sweetly. Then she raised a hand, stroking his cheek. He was frozen like a deer in headlights.

“You, of course.”

Liam stared at her, feeling like an idiot for not knowing how to react. His mouth worked stupidly, like a fish out of water, but no sound came out. And his veins pulsed so intrusively that he felt like his head might explode.

Was this actually happening? The woman he loved had just pronounced feelings for him out of the blue and now stood close enough to smell, smiling like an angel, wearing a provocative costume, looking at him expectantly. He knew he should grab her, kiss her, finally have everything that he had been wanting for years now, like this was same damn romance novel…

…but he didn’t. This--she--felt strange, insincere, too fantastic to be reality. Why he insisted on looking a gift horse in the mouth was beyond him, but he did and he knew in his heart that this wasn’t right, that she wasn’t right. This shy schoolgirl act was unlike her, and despite the fact that she seemed to be willing to give him all he had ever wanted, Liam found himself wishing she would perk back up and give him that self-confident attitude that suited her so well. This…this just wasn’t like her, and curse him for being unwilling to just accept it.

While he was busy arguing with himself in his head, Triss suddenly leaned in and kissed him, throwing his thoughts completely out of whack. She tasted like cinnamon, her lips soft and perfectly molded against his own. His hands were suspended in midair, caught between wrapping around her waist and pushing her away. Part of him desperately wanted to do the former--good God, the woman he loved was kissing him, for Christ’s sake--but he knew he really needed to do the latter. Triss was clearly on something, and it would be wrong for him to take advantage of her.

Silently cursing his gentlemanly nature, he gently grabbed Triss’s arms and pulled away from her, pushing her to arm’s length.

“Triss,” he said quietly, eyes soft. “I think we should leave. You need some rest.”

Triss looked at him, pouting. “Don’t you love me?”

Liam studied her face, looking for signs of intoxication. Perhaps she was under the influence of something. He suddenly recalled Ayden’s account of the mystery man who had apparently drugged him. Perhaps this man had also gotten to Triss?

Rather than answer her question, Liam asked his own, still grasping her arms. “Triss, did you have a drink with a guy dressed as the Phantom of the Opera?”

Triss’s pout morphed into agitation. “No. Why?”

“It’s just that you aren’t yourself. He may have drugged you.”

Triss rolled her eyes, suddenly all attitude again. She pulled away, crossing her arms. “You know, most guys would just take advantage of the opportunity when it presents itself.”

Liam’s brow furrowed at the sudden change. “I’m not most guys.”

“Pity. This would have been far more fun that way.”

“Triss, what are you talk--“

Her eyes turned black and she swiped at him viciously. He jumped back with a yelp, missing the brunt of the blow, but her manicured nails still sliced across his chest, cutting straight through the black fabric of his costume and tearing through his skin, leaving four long bloody streaks. He cried out in pain and surprise, falling against the dresser.

“Holy HELL, Triss!” he exclaimed, catching himself and looking at her with a mixture of pain and fear. She smirked, sauntering up to him casually.

“Something like that,” she responded with a grin. “Go ahead and run,” she taunted. “I prefer to play with my food.”

Liam regained his feet, leaning against the dresser for support, eyes wide. “What the hell is wrong with you, Triss?”

She grinned wider and held her arms to the side. “Like I said, I’m a new person, love.”

She lunged for him again. Liam’s fingers wrapped around the journal on top of the dresser and he swung it at her, batting her to one side while he fell the opposite way. He didn’t want to hurt her, but he didn’t want to get hurt either. Whatever crazy drug she was under the influence of, it obviously made her dangerous.

While she stumbled and started to right herself, Liam made a run for the door, journal still in hand. His chest stung and his head throbbed, but he suddenly felt more alert than he had all night.

He didn’t get far before he felt a vicious tug on his cape, briefly choking him and pulling him backward. But, thankfully, the costume was cheap as hell and the cape ripped off with a loud tear, freeing him up again. He got to the door and paused only to turn and slide it shut. As he did, he saw the black-eyed redhead charging at him with the vicious visage of a woman possessed. She leapt toward him just as he slammed the door shut in her face. He heard her crash bodily against it, but though he worried for her safety, survival instincts told him to leave and find the others. He ran down the hall as quick as he could and nearly took a tumble down the stairs in his rush to find his peers.

[RedKayne]

Ruby wandered around the laboratory further, examining the contents within the room. Random beakers were shattered against the ground, several sticky notes were scattered across the tables and counters, and there were a few red liquid stains and she wasn't quite sure she wanted to know what exactly they were. She stopped briefly before one of the counters, there were quite a few empty beer bottles, one of them dead-center at the table like it was used for a spin-the-bottle kind of game. She assumed the game ended abruptly, along with the party, once the fight broke out in the hallway outside.

The young pirate girl wasn't quite sure why she still stuck around in this room, there wasn't anything much to see here. Yet, curiosity always seem to get the better of her. One of the sticky notes lied crumpled down on the ground, and then she shrugged her shoulders and bent down to pick up the note. She fixed up the note, and the a small frown covered her face. There was a name at the top of the note, Nate S. Videl. However, each and every letter has a slash across it, and below it was another name, or another term. Saten Devil. She looked back at both names, and apparently she understood that they both shared the same letters. It was such a strange note, and she wondered who in the world would have wrote this down, and even misspelled Satan.

"What are you doing here, little girl?"

Ruby jumped at the gruff voice that spoke behind her, and turned around to face the new speaker. She turned around and noticed it was Keith, the ringmaster who tried to kick her out earlier. She noticed that his red outfit had some dark stains, especially near his pants - probably because of spilled alcohol, but for some odd reason he wore a black scarf around his neck. "Oh, its you," Ruby said quietly, just a little bit dryly. "I was just on my way leaving," she said quickly.

Keith shook his head, almost with disgust. His eyes narrowed, apparently his patience with the girl is nearly done. "You should have listened to me the first time, and left his house," he growled.

Ruby's eyes slightly flared with anger, because she rarely liked to be told what to do. She flipped her hair in a nonchalant manner, as if telling him whatever and go screw himself, before turning around. "I said, I'm leaving now," she repeated with a huff, and took a few few steps. However, she didn't notice that Keith raised his hand and revealed something, a small kitchen knife that he found during his previous encounter with Bune. The dagger pointed to the back of the college girl's neck, intending to stab through it and quickly end her life. It would only take one quick second...

The door to the room slammed open, and Keith quickly hid the knife behind his back, shit, he cursed within his mind as he watched two other people walk into the room.

"There you are," Joshua stepped into the laboratory, and was quickly followed by Julie. The medieval knight sighed with relief, now that they found one of the missing girls. Only Triss and Carmen were yet to be found, however, Josh assumed that Liam and Ayden should surely find them shortly. "We were looking everywhere for you," Josh approached Ruby.

Ruby was startled again with the newcomers, and bit her lower lip nervously. It didn't seem like these two were jerks like that Keith guy, so perhaps she could relax around the two of them. "Sorry, I didn't mean to give anyone a scare or anything like that. I'm just a bit too curious for my own good," she giggles lightly, trying to lighten up the mood.

Josh nodded at the pirate girl, before glancing up at Keith. Why was he wearing a black scarf? It was such an odd sight, and Josh almost asked the question, and figured it was just that the ringmaster had one too many shots tonight. "You didn't bump into anybody else, did you?" he questioned the both of them, wandering if they had any encounters with the two missing girls or the mysterious Phantom of the Opera guy. They both responded by shaking their heads. "Alright, we should get going then and look for the others."

Ayden knew he should be out there looking for the others, but he sat alone on that couch. He stared down at his own hands, cursing how in the world he let himself commit such horrible acts. He cheated on Carmendee, and then violently slapped Triss, and then nearly pummeled Liam to death. Drunk or not, it was no excuse, and now he practically lost everything. He buried his face against his hands, feeling the overwhelming guilt and pain within his heart. "Damn it all," he muttered for what seemed like the hundredth time that night. He destroyed the most dear relationship he ever had in this lifetime, and he thought he found his one true love. They were both happy, and they both had a bright future ahead of them. And yet, Ayden tossed it all away because of some lousy drink.

"Tough night, isn't it?"

Ayden jolted up from the couch from the new voice, and realized that apparently someone was sitting next to him on the couch, and yet he never noticed. Ayden's eyes filled with hatred, and he glared at Nate S. Videl, who was sitting nonchalantly upon the couch and drinking from a wine glass with pure red liquid in it. "You!" Ayden hissed, raising up his finger and jamming it against the air, pointing towards Nate. "You son of a bitch, you did this!"

Nate took another small sip of his wine glass, and then sighing with pleasure from the exquisite taste of the liquid. His red eyes glance up at Ayden, and a small sinister smirk formed upon his face. "I guess you could blame me for what happened, Ayden. I'm already use to this blame-game from everyone, because apparently they all blame me for every single little thing that goes wrong with their life. The best part, which I find ironic, is that I usually have nothing to do with it," Nate chuckled, setting his wine glass on the floor before standing up. It was such an eerily sight, the mysterious Phantom of the Opera character standing before the SWAT officer, in the middle of this dark and abandoned house.

"What the fuck are you talking about?" Ayden growled, nearly tempted to lunge at the man and beat the shit out of him. Both of his fists tightened, anger and hatred filling up his mind. It was almost as if he couldn't think straight, and he wasn't quite sure what exactly was stopping him right now. Perhaps it was the guilt of already hurting too many people that night, and that Ayden didn't want to be responsible for hurting one more person.

Nate chuckled again, as if finding this whole situation amusing. He turned to face Ayden, and it was almost as if the Phantom grew a couple inches in size because he now towered over Ayden. "Well, you could say that I have been around for quite a while," Nate stretched out the last three words, trying to emphasize his point. "My very presence corrupts the nearest people, because I'm sure you're noticing right now you can barely even think coherently with all of that anger pint up inside of you," he teased, almost mocking Ayden.

"Heh, it always is interesting how my presence can take effect and influence even the most sincere Christians," Nate continued. "Your friend, Joshua, is a rare pure soul for his age and never even kissed a girl before this night. However, with my influence, that silly little church boy nearly struck home base just a couple of hours ago," he clapped his hands together and laughed out loud, almost as if he was proud of himself. "However, he apparently proved more resistant than I thought and only managed to get to third. Oh well, I already planted the seeds of corruption in his mind, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if he loses his virginity to that witch slut called Julie within the week."

Ayden stood there, his body nearly shaking. He couldn't understand, why was Nate telling him all of this information? He could barely could make sense of it all. Did this crazy guy actually believed that he can corrupt people with a simple thought or something like that? And why can't he move? Ayden attempted to move a muscle, but he couldn't even bulge.

"So, if my very presence is corrupting, just imagine what my own blood can do?" Nate questioned aloud, turning away from Ayden while bending down to pick up his wine glass. He took another small sip of the red liquid, before wiping his mouth with the back of his white-gloved hand. "I just put a couple of drops in a drink, and when a human takes a sip of that drink... well, that person's most primal urges are unleashed. No restraints all all, no moral consciousness to fight back."

Nate turned around to face Ayden again, "So, think about it, Ayden. Is it really my fault? I only gave you a small push, to show who you truly are. Think about how everything in your life became undone tonight because of that, and just imagine what other sorts of fun are ahead of you. Because... this is all far from over." Nate's voice darkened, becoming impossibly deep and demonic. His red eyes flashed, and Ayden's entire being was consumed with fear.

However, the very next second, within the blink of an eye, Nate was gone. Disappeared. Vanished into thin air.

Ayden stood still for a few more seconds, and all of the rage and fear left his body. He almost couldn't believe what just happened, he couldn't. He must still be under the effect of whatever drugged him, because he cannot convince himself that anything supernatural was going on tonight. Nothing like that... heaven, hell, God, the Devil... those things do not exist, right?

A loud thud upstairs broke Ayden's silence, and he glanced up the staircase. "What the fuck is going..." it sounded like there was a brief struggle, a loud slam, and then the next second, Liam was tumbling down the stairs in a rush. Immediately, Ayden rushed to Liam's side, trying to aid him and figure out what just happened.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie sighed in relief when she saw the pirate girl, one down two to go. She walked towards the girl and linked their arms "No more sneaking off, we have to find the other girls and get out of here. This place is getting creepier the longer we stay" She said in a serious tone. She didn't pay much attention to the scarf Keith was wearing. "Let's just hope Ayden didn't find either of them, they'd run in the opposite direction after what he did to them." She said slightly worried. What if he did find Carmen? They didn't have time to keep looking for her or Triss. Julie was ready to get out of this house after what Ayden told them it seemed like this Neil guy had been the one to cause what happened between Ayden and the others. She knew the guy was creepy when he was watching her and Joshua but she never thought he would do something like that. She just figured he was just some pervert not a crazy psychopath.

[The Texan Queen]

"Sorry," ruby blushed as Julie linked arms with her. She had gotten a weird vibe the second she walked through the doors, but she didn't know if it was because she was entering a party by herself or just the vibe from the house. Then her mind drifted to the encounter she had with the two other girls earlier, that was so weird.

"The other girls? Last I saw them they were both outside and the red head was kind of wet, but they both went back inside." She looked around the eerie mansion as she let Julie lead her around.

"Boo!" Carmendee popes out from a corner and threw her hands In the girls faces. Ruby screamed and jumped backwards. "Where are you guys going? I'm not ready to leave, I want to get super drunk after what happened earlier," Carmendee sighed and looked down at the floor with an embarrassed expression on her face.

"Everyone seems like they're ready to go," ruby said with a tone of irritation in her voice. The one night she drags herself out and she doesn't even to have a good time.

"Well," Carmendee huffed and placed her hands on her hips. Then a wicked smile crept across her face, "can't leave if I'm not with you!" And with that she bolted down the hall. The girls tried to protest and go after her but Carmendee was no where to be found, it was like she just vanished into the darkness of the hall.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Liam ground to a halt at the foot of the stairs as he saw Ayden approaching, watching the young man warily. And who could blame him? After all, Triss had just gone full psycho on him; there was no way he was going to trust the guy who had tried to kill him earlier any more than his own best friend. Still, Ayden’s expression held nothing sinister, just surprise and curiosity over Liam’s less-than-grand entrance, and perhaps a bit of shock over the bleeding gashes decorating his chest. God, those stung.

“So,” Liam began flippantly, catching his breath. “My best friend just tried to kill me. That makes two in the past half hour.” He eyed his peer a bit balefully as he said the last, a not-so-subtle reminder. “How’s your night going?”

Rhetorical question. As far as he could tell, both of their nights had basically been shot to hell. Liam winced and gingerly fingered his chest with his free hand, the other occupied by the odd demonic book he had subconsciously brought with him for no particular reason. Triss had scratched him. Scratched him, dammit. Like a friggin’ cougar. What the hell? First Mr. SWAT goes nuts, now the redheaded goddess. Who next? Church boy?

“She scratched me,” Liam stated in disbelief, wondering if it might sound less crazy out loud. It didn’t.

Then he noticed that he and Ayden were the only ones in the room. Admittedly, it made him bloody uncomfortable.

“There’s something really freaky going on in this house,” Liam commented. Triss wasn’t exactly locked up, either. In fact, he was surprised that she hadn’t already come running down the stairs after him. Where had she gone?

“We need to find the others. Triss is drugged or something, and dangerous. She may hurt someone else if we don’t warn them.”

And what exactly were they going to do about it? The drug hadn’t lasted long in Ayden, but the masked freak could have given Triss a stronger dose. Would they have to knock her out? Tie her up to keep her from hurting anyone else? That was a crappy thought.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie became hopeful when Ruby said she'd seen them though it was weird that she saw then together. "You saw them? Good so their in the house." She muttered to herself as they walked through the house. The night was going just fine before that guy showed up now the house made Julie feel like someone was watching their every move. Just as they were about to round a corner Carmen jumped out at them Julie screamed "God damn it Carmen! Don't do that." She yelled trying to get her heartbeat back to normal or back to what it was before.

Not ready to leave? What changed her mind? Julie sighed "I know you feel horrible Carmen but there isn't even any alcohol left here. This place is getting creepier by the minute." Julie said trying to convince her friend it was time to leave. She watched her friend smile then run down the hall, of course they went after her but she was gone. "Shit Carmen! This isn't funny!" She yelled and kicked the wall next to her which wasn't the best idea, she cringed "Ow." She turned to Ruby and sighed "Lets just get back downstairs, maybe someone found Triss."

[RedKayne]

Josh made a curious facial expression upon hearing Ruby's words, including that Triss seemed a little wet. Did they got involve with some lake swimming or something like that? However, before Josh could put more thought into it, a red figure literally jumped right in front of the girls and spooked them all. Josh himself was startled and took a step back from the unwelcome surprise, his heart racing from the adrenaline rush.

"Darn it, Carmen," Josh muttered under his breath, and frowned at her prank. Here they were, completely worried about the young woman's safety and she was playing a joke on them. However, chills were sent down Josh's spine when he caught sight of Carmen's wicked smile. He wasn't sure if it was just him, but that smile didn't belong to her. He has seen many of Carmendee's mischievous smiles, and that one he did not recognize. Maybe it was just his imagination, but then she started running off.

"Darn it, Carmen!" Josh immediately reacted by charging after her into the dark hallway, trying to catch up to her. Yet, even though he considered himself a faster runner than Carmendee, who woman disappeared into the darkness. Joshua stopped in his tracks, he could no longer see her, as if she was wiped away from the face of the earth. Again, this was completely nerve wrecking to Joshua. They really needed to get out of this house and avoid the masked man before further harm is done.

He turned around, facing the girls and Keith. Both of the girls seemed extremely worried, but Keith... seemed off. He stood there, with a half-smirk formed on his face. Josh didn't like the smirk, and wasn't sure what Keith found so amusing.

"Is something funny, Keith?" Josh questioned as he approached him, almost in a demanding tone.

Keith shook his head lightly. "Eh, I was hoping Bune... well, Carmendee... could stick around and watch the show. But I'm afraid she will have to miss out."

These words completely perplexed and disturbed Josh, and then, like a snake striking its prey, Keith revealed his kitchen knife and thrust it directly towards Ruby's chest, intending to pierce through her heart with the weapon.

Ayden was taken aback at first by Liam's sarcastic retort at first, but then had to understand his situation. Liam of course shouldn't be too trusting of Ayden after what he done to him, especially since his face was still covered with all sorts of nasty bruises from their previous fight.

However, Ayden was truly disturbed when he learned that Triss attempted to kill Liam. Just a few minutes ago, Ayden was talking to the crazed masked man whom literally disappeared right before his eyes. Now, Triss must be drugged like Ayden was earlier, and is clearly berserk as evident by the scratch marks on Liam's chest. Ayden also took notice of the strange book Liam carried in his other hand, but did not make any comment towards it yet.

In fact, Ayden was unsure of what to say. He fully agreed that something freaky was going on in the house, almost like it has an eerie supernatural feeling. That's just insane, though, right? Yet, Ayden know what he saw during his confrontation with the masked man, Nate Videl. His red eyes, the deep demonic voice, and the petrifying fear. How could Ayden explain this to Liam? Would he believe him?

"I... I just confronted that crazy dude.... Nate Videl," Ayden started out slowly, gulping out of the last few words. "He... he..." he couldn't find the words to continue the conversation, because Ayden was visibly shaking from fear.

[The Texan Queen]

This was too much to handle. Ruby didn't know any of these people and she was done pretending that finding everyone was her problem. She just wanted to go out and have a fun, drama free night, meet new people and look good in her costume. At least she met two of the things on her check list for the night.

"I think I'm just going to head out. I'm sorry but this place just creeps me out," Ruby said hesitantly. Her fell on Keith and for some reason she got extremely nervous about him so she took a step back, call it intuition but she didn't want to be near him anymore. Keith moved to reveal a knife and she just assumed it was a prop for the party but when he lunged at her with it she let out scream and jumped backwards, but didn't get out of his reach. She felt the knife rip into her chest as she mid jump. The blood instantly started to seep through her shirt. Ruby placed a shocked hand over her chest as she stumbled into the wall.

"What the fuck?" Ruby shouted as she looked down at her bleeding chest.

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"Wow. I think I just realized what a pussy you are," Carmendee said from across the room. Her face hidden in the shadows she stared Liam and Ayden with a look that would scare them away, but thanks to the shadows they couldn't see her contorted face.

[The Texan Queen]

-.- double post.

[☆Catwoman☆]

Liam’s brow furrowed as Ayden told him that he had just spoken to their mysterious masked “friend”. It was hard to believe, but the young man was literally trembling with fear as he talked, so afraid by whatever had happened with Mr. Creepy Ass Videl that he was unable to finish his statement. Liam was about to prod him on the details--not that he particularly wanted to know--but another voice interrupted.

At first Liam had trouble finding the source, hidden as Carmen was in the shadows. He could barely see her face--not that his swollen eye was any help there--but her tone was pretty nasty. Directed at her former boyfriend, no doubt. Liam whistled inwardly; there were clearly no hard feelings where that was concerned.

Still, Liam had no time for these two and their fighting. If Carmen wanted to gripe and yell at Ayden for trying to get in Triss’s pants--or toga, or whatever the hell she was wearing--she was welcome to have at it. Liam had other things to worry about, like his best friend trying to claw him to death and talking about eating him. Must be one hell of a drug she was on…

“Look,” Liam began, holding his free hand up in a gesture of peace, “you two can have at it later. I know you aren’t interested in hearing anything about her, Carmen, but Triss has gone nuts. She just tried to kill me.” He gestured to the gashes on his chest, in case they weren’t obvious enough. “So maybe we can deal with that first, yeah?”

[The Texan Queen]

"Triss just tried to kill me, waah. Do you want a cookie or something?" Carmen stepped forward out of the shadows, her face back to normal now but her eyes had a terrifying glimmer to them. "She likes rough sex Liam and if you couldn't handle it then you'll never have sex with her like you've always wanted to. That's why she was never interested in you. You're a push over and a whiny little bitch." Her words dripped with venom as she spat in Liam's direction. Carmendee narrowed her eyes as she looked between the two boys and a very amused smile crept up on her lips.

"The fact that you both scare so easily is so amusing." She sauntered over to the bar and poured herself a drink from a bottle. It looked like wine from far away, but up close you could see the thick texture of the red liquid and know it was not wine. The demon was feeding off the rage Carmendee felt for Ayden, growing stronger every second Carmendee was forced to be around her now ex-boyfriend. On the inside Carmen was conflicted, she wanted to hurt Ayden but she didn't want me to die like Triss and Keith had, but the demon was making it very hard for her to control anything.

Let them go! They did nothing to you! Please! Carmemdee let out am irritated sigh and cracked her neck. You brought this upon you and friends by opening that door missy, so you'll just have to sit back and enjoy the show.

"Ayden, I'd actually like to thank you for attempting to sleep with that sleaze. It opened my eyes to how pathetic everyone is. I'm only here, stuck with your lame ass friends because of you. Np and now I never have to deal with them again!" She let out am excited squeal and slammed back her drink.

[Halfbreed443]

Perfect one less person for them to worry about Julie thought when Ruby announced she'd be leaving. This place was creepy but it was Julies responsibility as Carmen's best friend to find her and get her broken heart home safely. Julie sighed and turned to Kieth "Happy, she's leaving. Just like you told her to in the first place." She said with a smile but it faded when he pulled out the knife. Julie didn't have enough time to react before the knife connected with Ruby's chest.

As soon as Julie saw the blood pouring out through her shirt she let out a scream shocked at what she just saw. "Oh my god!" Julie yelled as she ran up to Ruby hoping to help her but at the same time not knowing what to to in order to help. "What the hell is wrong with you!?" She yelled at Keith. She didn't understand, Keith just stabbed someone why? Why would he do that?

[RedKayne]

Ayden was taken aback by Carmendee's venomous words towards Liam. He knew that she could have her moments when she could turn into a total bitch, but even she would never go this far to emotionally hurt someone else that never did anything to her. He was especially disturbed by the red drink she held in her hand, which seemed eerily similar to blood. He was unsure how to react to her words, when she thanked him for attempting to sleep with Triss earlier. Then, Carmen revealed she never had to deal with his.... their friends again.

Julie... Josh... they were all good friends, and now Carmen was talking about some nonsense.

Is it possible that she was also drugged by the masked Videl man? This night was getting absolutely insane, and he couldn't understand how these drugs immediately turn people into something they are not. Ayden knew he was basically a monster earlier tonight, and that may have been a smaller dose compared to Triss's. He could only fathom what could have happened to Carmen on her lonesome, and then someone like Nate could have jumped on her, taking advantage of her vulnerable state and drugging her into another vicious animal.

"Carmen," Ayden took a step forward, putting up his hands in the air while approaching slowly. "Th-this isn't you..." he began quietly. "Whatever Nate did to you... whatever this insane masked man did... you have to realize this isn't you. He drugged you... like he drugged me earlier," he took another step, his eyes pleading. "Please, you have to realize that I would never have done anything to purposely hurt you. You know me... and I know you."

Josh was the first to react, pushing Keith away and into a wall. "Go, run!" he pushed the girls ahead, ordering them to run down the hallway. Josh wasn't a fighter, and he wasn't intending to fight a madman with a night, because he knew that would be a losing battle. Hopefully, he bought them a few seconds by pushing Keith away from the group.

He was running in the darkness, as the two girls were ahead of him. This night actually took a turn for the worse. First, Ayden became an apathetic animal by destroying his long-term relationship with Carmendee, and then slapping Triss hard across the face, before nearly beating Liam to death. Josh knew something was wrong with his friend, and Ayden would never do such despicable actions even in his intoxicated state. Josh was incredibly disturbed to find out that the masked man was involved with Ayden's irrational behavior, and knew something terrible would happen if they stayed any longer in the house.

Now, something happened to Keith, and now he is a bloodthirsty monster intending to kill those around him. Josh could hear Keith's frantic footsteps behind him, but he was too afraid to turn around and look at a maniac chasing them with a knife. Finally, the group approached an opened door at the end of the hallway. They bolted through it, and Josh slammed the door shut behind him and locked it. The door banged loudly as Keith collided against it, and luckily Josh backed away just in time before a knife pierced through the center of the doorway.

Josh turned around, and the group found themselves in the living room with an alarmed and surprised Ayden and Liam. Josh also took noticed that Carmendee was in the room, and he realized that this is where she ran off too. However, once again, Josh was deeply disturbed by her appearance, mainly by the demonic look in her eyes; ones that would thirst for death and destruction.

[The Texan Queen]

Carmen tossed her head back and laughed. She laughed until tears ran down her face, until her sides hurt, until she couldn't laugh anymore. “Oh, man,” she said and sighed out of amusement. “Do you realize how fucking stupid you sound?” She snorted and shook her head.

“Some crazy man is drugging everyone with a vicious drug! Whatever will we do!” Carmendee waved her hands in a ridiculous fashion and her voice was heavy with sarcasm. She rolled her eyes at Ayden and placed her hands on her hips, shaking her head out of pity for the boy in front of her. If only he knew what was coming. The demon was feeding off of the rage Carmen had towards Ayden, but the feeling of love and the need to protect Ayden was complicating things for it. Carmendee was proving to be stronger than the demon had originally anticipated.

“A man going around drugging someone is the least of your worries right now.” Her eyes shifted from Ayden to Liam, and then back to Ayden. “I want to show you something,” she said, her voice perking up as she clapped her hands together. Prancing over to Liam she smiled at him and titled her head to the side. With a swift hand motion she shoved him back onto the couch and quickly pounded on top of him.

“I want you to watch,” she said as she stared into Ayden’s eyes with hate. She turned to Liam and kissed him hungrily, moving her hips to press her body against his she ran her hands all over his torso. The demon forced Liam to grope Carmendee’s breast as she attacked him with desperate kisses.

“This feels so good.” Carmendee tore Her lips away from Liam's and eyed Ayden, making sure he was watching. She groaned and took Liam's hand and forced it up her skirt, watching Ayden’s face twist in anger. “How does it feel to watch the woman you love get pleasure from another man?” She giggled and let out a loud moan as Ayden began to walk towards her.

“Gotta run, love, one last kiss?” She quickly turned back to Liam and forced on one last kiss, slipping his lower lip in between her teeth and she bit down, hard. pulling away she spit the chunk of flesh at Ayden’s feet with an evil grin.

“How'd that feel?” Carmen was now in Ayden’s face, her hand clenched tightly on his jaw as she forced him backward into the bar. Liam’s blood dripped from her mouth and onto her chest, rolled down the sides of her jaw sending a sickening pleasure through her body. Carmendee forced her lips onto Ayden's, her blood covered tongue invaded his mouth as she assaulted him like she did Liam. Pulling away she chuckled and tightened her grip on his jaw causing him to wince.

“How'd it feel to watch that? I'm going to fuck him tonight and I'm going to make you watch. You'll watch every second as I orgasm from another man and I hope you cry like the little bitch you are.” Carmen was extremely calm. Her voice was low and smooth, her face was flat with no emotion as she spoke such heartless words to her lover.

“I'm sorry babe.” She cocked her head to the side, her eyes black as night. “Saying sorry is kinda like breaking your nose, saying sorry and expecting the nose to be the same, almost like I meaner broke your nose...isn't it?” She didn't hesitate, her head came crashing into Ayden’s nose, crushing his bones.

“Tata for now!” Carmen shouted and took off into the dark.

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The amount of blood oozing from ruby’s chest was beginning to alarm Her. How much blood did she have to lose before passing out, or worse dying?! Her heart was thumping against her chest, she pushed down on her wound hoping to stop the bleeding and her eyes searched the faces of those around her. It was like she put on ear muffs, everyone's words were muffled and slowed down, she began to feel dizzy and her vision blurred briefly before josh pushed the girls away from Keith. Hearing his voice demand that they run brought her world back into focus and her legs carried her away from Keith.

Her feet hit the ground heavily as she followed Julie down the dark hallway of the mansion, she didn't know how much longer she could run like this and it felt like she had already ran so far. She could feel Josh’s heavy breath on her back as he ran behind them and could hear the angry grunts from Keith as he bounded towards them.

“Fuck!” She shrieked as she looked over her shoulder to see Keith closing in on them. She thought for sure they were goners but then they were running through a doorway, she heard the door slam and then the sound of Keith slamming into followed shortly. Ruby didn't hesitate to look at the door, she just kept running and running until they were back in the main room. Doubling over she tried catching her breath but the sickening sound of her blood dripping on the floor wasn't making it easy.

“What…do…I…do?” Ruby stammered between shaky breaths as she clutched her chest in pain. She heard some noise over her breathing and groans of pain. She forced herself to look up, expecting Keith, but saw Carmen fleeing the room, Ayden bent over holding his nose and Liam on the couch holding his face. She couldn't concentrate on what was going on, it was getting hard to breath and the blood was beginning to form a puddle at her feet.

[Halfbreed443]

Julie didn't know what to do, she sat frozen trying to get Ruby's chest to stop gushing blood. She looked over her shoulder to see Joshua had shoved Keith against a wall. Julie wasted no time doing as she was told and she ran in the opposite direction Keith had been pushed into. She looked over her shoulder to be sure Ruby was able to keep up and was relieved when she saw Joshua not too far behind Ruby. Her relief withered when she caught a glimpse of Keith, still holding the knife, gaining on them. She pushed herself to move faster She could feel her heart beating against her chest.

Finally a way out was just ahead, a doorway leading to who knows where but in their current situation Julie didn't care much. She ran through the door and collapsed not far from it. Kneeling on her knees catching her breath she saw Ruby join her on the floor and she quickly helped her sit up. She heard the door slam shut and looked to see Joshua had just missed getting hit with the knife that was stuck through the door. Julie turned her attention to the room, the living room, Liam and Ayden seemed to be both injured while Carmen was leaving the room again. She looked down at Ruby "I don't know..." She said to her terrified question "Try to relax." She said as she turned to Joshua "Find me some kind of cloth, preferably large." She demanded and pressed her hands on the girls wound.