Chapter 9 - Limbo Castle Ballroom
Raven is lying on the ground on her back, and slowly regaining consciousness as she does she can hear both Rabbi, and the mad hatter speaking in Japanese to each other.
Mad Hatter (Speaking in Japanese to Rabbi)
"Sono kagi..." Aru anata shimesuen Sephiroth "sono kagi"?
Rabbi looks down as the mad hatter asks him this. As Rabbi looks down he can see that Raven is beginning to regain her consciousness, and is listening very carefully to their conversation while she's also keeping her eyes closed so she won't arouse their suspicion.
Rabbi (Answering in Japanese)
Iie.
Raven then opens her eyes as she hears the mad hatter say this but she keeps quiet as she thinks to herself in Japanese.
Raven (Thinking in Japanese)
Kagi...?
The mad hatter also looks down to see that Raven has opened her eyes, and that she's watching them talk. The mad hatter then smiles at Raven as he speaks to her in Japanese.
Mad Hatter (Speaking to Raven in Japanese)
Suru anata kibo e miru kare? Watakushi dekiru seiri suru ame ga...
As Raven lays still on her back her amulet slides into view as Rabbi speaks to her in English to try to get a response from her.
Rabbi (Speaking to Raven in English)
Your brother whom you thought dead...he lives still. Isn't that wonderful? Sephiroth is coming home! Oh, I simply adore family reunions! Shall we put on the tea?
Raven quickly aims Vengeance and Avenger at Rabbi, and the mad hatter as she narrows her eyes at them. Raven knows that both Rabbi and the mad hatter are waiting for her to respond so she speaks in English.
Raven (Speaking in English to Rabbi)
Pal...you can shove that teapot...up your ass!
Raven then pulls the triggers on both of her guns shooting at Rabbi, and the mad hatter. However as the bullets hit the darkness it shattered protecting both Rabbi, and the mad hatter like she shot at mirror images of them instead of them. Raven then very quickly rolled out of the way as a huge paw smashed down where she was just a minute ago. Raven then very quickly flips herself to her feet while she quickly aims her guns at the demon cat's paw, and shooting it.
The demon cat pulls back which gives Raven a clear shot at its eyes, and she quickly takes aim with both Vengeance, and Avenger at the demon's eyes then Raven pulls the trigger's on both guns shooting her target dead on as the demon hisses in pain, and swats at Raven trying to hit her with its paw but Raven moves more quickly and back flips out of the way before the demon's paw can even hit her. Raven then lands on her feet quickly aiming at the demon's eyes once again.
Raven then pulls the triggers on her guns letting the bullets hit the demon cat's eyes which the cat roars in pain as the bullets hit its eyes once again, and the demon pulls back from Raven as she keeps her guns aimed at the demon watching it closely to see what it would do next. As Raven watches the demon see can see that the demon cat has eyes on its forehead, on its front legs, and chest. Raven then squats down, and placing Avenger on the ground next to her on the ground. Raven then holds out her fingerless gloved hand to the demon cat as she calls out to it in Japanese.
Raven (Speaking in Japanese)
Pssst! Koko de koney, koney. Koko de koney. Anata suru?
The demonic cat then attacks Raven as she asks this question. Raven just jumps upward to avoid the demon's attack before it can even hit her. The demon cat's attack destroys some of the floor in which it sends pieces of the floor into the air along with Raven's gun Avenger. Raven quickly flips in the air to land on the demon cat's nose as it looks for her on the ground. Raven then looks up to see her gun falling down back to her, and she holds her fingerless gloved hand into the air catching the gun in her hand, and quickly aiming both guns at the demon as she continues to speak in japanese.
Raven (Cont'd)
Taberu Kore!
Raven then quickly pull the triggers on both Vengeance, and Avenger shooting the demon cat killing it. As the demon cat dies it throws Raven off it as spikes come flying out of the demon. The spikes smash into the ballroom windows shattering the glass. Raven gets smashed into a ballroom window once again, and as she looks up she can see spikes coming towards her. Raven knows that she won't be able to move fast enough to get out of the way in time so she braces herself for the pain as she swears in English.
Raven (Swearing in English)
Holy Shit!
Rabbi then suddenly appears in front of Raven shielding her from the spikes as they hit him. Raven's eyes then widen as she sees that the spikes had pierced Rabbi instead of her. Raven only raised an eyebrow at Rabbi as she calmly pulls the side of her trenchcoat from her side since it was sticking to her. Raven sighs inwardly to herself as she looks at the spikes piercing Rabbi then she speaks to him in Japanese.
Raven (Speaking Japanese to Rabbi)
Watakushi to omou anata kitai suru hitotsu arigato?
Rabbi looks at Raven as he shakes his head at her as she asks him in Japanese. Raven the tilts her head in puzzlement as she sees Rabbi shake his head at her, and hears his reply to her question in Japanese as well.
Rabbi (Replying to Raven in Japanese)
(De) nai ni subete. (De) nai to teme ni nani (ni) niteiru kore.
As Raven continues to watch Rabbi as he then floats up in the air, and the spikes began to fall off of him in the process. Raven's eyes then widened as she can see that Rabbi's ear has also healed from when she shot it off when they first met. Rabbi then lands in front of Raven, and speaks to her in English.
Rabbi (Speaking to Raven in English)
Your job is finished. You have no need to be here any longer. So go home.
Raven looks at Rabbi like he's crazy as he says this. Raven then replies to Rabbi in English as well.
Raven (Speaking in English to Rabbi)
Hate to disappoint you, but I'm under contract. And I ain't leavin' until i get the girl.
Raven then points Avenger at Rabbi's chest as she continues to speak to him in English.
Raven (Cont'd)
Nothin' personal, but a woman's gotta eat. And I don't get paid until Alice is delivered safe and sound. So "hop" aside. Get it? You're a rabbit, and...Is this thing on?
Rabbi just stands calmly in front of Raven as her gun is close to his chest as she says this to him. Rabbi then sighs inwardly as he can see that Raven doesn't seem to understand something. So Rabbi decides to ask Raven a question.
Rabbi (Asking Raven)
Don't you understand?
Raven only raises her eyebrow at Rabbi as he asks her this question. Rabbi then takes that as a sign to explain. Rabbi then points at Raven as he starts to explain to her.
Rabbi (Explaining to Raven)
I'm the one who gave you the job.
Raven then narrows her eyes at Rabbi until she's giving him a death glare as she asks Rabbi a question.
Raven (Asking Rabbi)
Wanna run that by me again?
Rabbi sees the glare that Raven is giving him, and he can see that Raven is slowly tightens her finger on Vengeance. Rabbi then quickly starts to explain so Raven can understand.
Rabbi (Answering Raven)
It's true. I wanted to see the heiress of the legendary Dante in action.
Raven just glares at Rabbi in disbelief as he mentions her father. Raven then sighs and shakes her head as she then replies to Rabbi.
Raven (Replies to Rabbi)
You got a beef with my old man; you take it up with him! I got enough problems without having to deal with every demon nursing a grudge!
Rabbi looks at Raven with a confused look on his face as he tries to explain to get Raven to at least understand what he's hinting at.
Rabbi (Explaining)
A grudge? Again you misunderstand.
Rabbi then moves aside to show that Alice is standing right behind him. Rabbi then holds out his hand as he continues to speak to Raven.
Rabbi (Cont'd)
This is a grand inheritance.
Raven then watches as Rabbi has Alice float up into the air, and as she does Rabbi has Alice just hangs there. Raven's eyes widen slightly as she sees a book float over to Rabbi as he holds out his hand and the book lands perfectly into his waiting hand. Rabbi then begins to speak once more.
Rabbi (Speaking)
And thus the humans that gave themselves over to evil could not be numbered...
Raven then continues to watch as Alice hangs in the air, and Raven can see that Alice's eyes are closed as Rabbi continues to speak.
Rabbi (Cont'd)
...To "bridge the worlds of demons and men, and to become as god." The seduced climbed the tower willfully.
Raven then notices that Rabbi pauses for a moment as demon spirits start to circle Alice. Alice then chose that moment to open her eyes to see the demonic spirits circling her, and she screams out in pure terror as she sees them.
Alice (Screaming)
AAAAHH!! AAAH!! NOOOO!!
Rabbi just looks at Raven as he ignores Alice's screams of terror as the demonic spirits continue to circle her, and he asks Raven some questions in Japanese.
Rabbi (Asking Raven in Japanese)
Suru anata omou kanojo ishi kaeri e kanojo (no) ryoshin? Doyatte suru anata omou kanojo raku e iru koko de?
Raven only narrows her eyes at Rabbi as poor Alice is still screaming in fear of the demons that are still circling around her. Alice then screams for Rabbi to come, and protect her from the demons.
Alice (Screaming for Rabbi)
RABBI!!
Rabbi just ignores Alice as he looks at Raven, and speaks in English to her as Raven just glares at Rabbi.
Rabbi (Speaking in English to Raven)
She left them. She came willingly, to fulfill her desires. She is neither beautiful nor especially strong. Yes she is pure, but that is precious little in the commodity in the human world. Humans value only beauty, money, and power. Only demons still value purity.
Raven is grinding her teeth as she hears Rabbi say this. Raven knows that Rabbi is telling her the truth even though she doesn't want to believe it most of the time. Raven also knows that the human world can also be cruel to its own kind as well. Raven is able to calm herself enough so she keeps control of her temper as Rabbi continues to speak to her as the demons still circle around Alice.
Rabbi (Cont'd)
But like all humans, she trades her purity away. And so she will be remade. She will be given every fleeting quality the wretched human world values. How very sad.
Raven gives a murderous glare at Rabbi with absolute hate at what he is doing to Alice. Raven then looks up and sees Alice crying as she is surrounded by the demons. Raven then backs up a bit to give herself a running start as Alice then screams out for Rabbi one last time to save her from the demons.
Alice (Screaming)
RAAABBBBBBIII!!!
Raven then runs, and jumps up while grabbing Alice from the demons. She then holds Alice close to her as both Alice, and her fall back to the ground. Raven holds out Vengeance shooting at the demons as they got close to her, and Alice. Raven can see Rabbi watching them as he too falls back to the ground. Raven lands in a crouch on the ground while she gently places Alice on the ground beside her. Raven can see that Rabbi has also landed with both feet gently touching the ground. Raven gives Rabbi another murderous glare as she speaks to Rabbi in English.
Raven (Speaking in English to Rabbi)
You may be right about the human world...but the demons corrupted her...willingly
Rabbi looks at Raven as he speaks truefully to her about demons in Japanese.
Rabbi (Speaking in Japanese)
Sukunakutomo akureis wo shojiki (na) daitai nani karera wo. Watakushitachi suru(de) nai kokoromi e kakusu ame ga. "Chikara futte subete." Sore futte watakushitachi (no) (de) nai kakuen ho.
Raven's anger then peaked as she hears Rabbi say this which causes her eyes to trigger from a crystal blue color to a demonic red for a few seconds. However Raven takes a deep breath in, and slowly lets it out. As Raven does she feels herself calming down, and getting herself back under control. Raven then places a fingerless gloved hand on her mouth as she looks down in order to keep control of herself. Raven then speaks to Rabbi in English as she continues to look at the ground.
Raven (Speaking in English)
Well, thanks for the lecture, professor.
Rabbi just smirks as he just saw Raven's eyes trigger just for a second. Rabbi then knew if he keeps pressing the pressure point on Raven he can force her to go into her demon form. Rabbi also knows how to do that. Rabbi then starts to speak about Raven's family knowing that it will set her off. So Rabbi does just that as he speaks to Raven in English.
Rabbi (Speaking in English to Raven)
Maybe if you were stronger...if your human side didn’t weaken you...your parents might have been saved.
Raven then gives a growl, and has both Vengeance, and Avenger in her hands quickly aiming at Rabbi for mentioning her family, and herself in such a way. Raven is about to pull the triggers on her guns to send Rabbi back to hell where he belongs when she feels two hands grab both her arms making Raven look down to see a fully grown up Alice holding her.
Raven can see that Alice is sitting up on the ground, and she sighs inwardly as Alice is smiling at her in a very seductive way as Alice looks at Raven in the eyes not noticing that Raven has quickly closed her eyes so she wouldn't fall under her spell as Alice speaks to her in English.
Alice (Speaking in English)
You saved me...
Raven then slips a fingerless gloved hand quickly into her trenchcoat pocket, and very quickly takes out her dark shades. Raven quickly puts them on as Alice is looking her up and down with lust filled eyes. Alice doesn't notice that Raven has put on her shades as she continues to speak.
Alice (cont'd)
My hero. Look! I have breasts! And my legs...they're so long.
Raven just sighs inwardly to herself as Alice then holds Raven in a close embrace. Alice then notices Raven's dark shades, and asks her some questions.
Alice (Asking Raven)
Why are you wearing such dark shades Raven? Do you like me? Why don't you look me in the eyes?
Raven then sighs to herself as Alice asks her these questions. Raven then sees Alice looking at her expertly so she answers her questions.
Raven (Answering Alice)
Because Alice I absolutely hate it when people, and even demons look me in the eyes. Alice I'm not a lesbo, and I have nothing against them. It's just that I prefer men than women. And most importantly I don't make googily eyes at any male nor female demons. I kill them for a living just as my grandfather, and father have done before me.
Alice just ignores Raven's answers as she tries to remove Raven's shades from her eyes. As Alice reaches up towards Raven's face to remove them Raven quickly grabs Alice's wrist with her hand holding it in a very frim grip to show Alice that she won't let her remove the shades from her eyes. Raven then forcibly puts Alice's hand back down to her side. Alice just smiles at Raven in a seductive way that Raven didn't at all like. Alice then speaks to Raven again.
Alice (Speaking)
I hated that no one noticed me. I wanted to hurry up and become an adult.
Raven just rolls her eyes behind her dark shades as she hears Alice say this. Alice moves closer to Raven, and touches her chin as she continues to speak.
Alice (Cont'd)
I always believed that my princess would come for me. Though, I must admit, you are a pretty shabby princess.
Raven very quickly slaps Alice's hand away from her chin in disgust. Raven then looks at Alice, and replies in a very sarcastic way that would've made her father very proud of her if he had been alive, and also laughing so hard that he would've been gasping for breath.
Raven (Very sarcastically to Alice)
Sorry to disappoint you, demon slut.
Alice just moves even closer to Raven as she then replies to Raven very sarcastic, and rude commit to her.
Alice (Replies to Raven's commit)
Do you kiss your father with that dirty mouth of yours? Hush, now. I'll settle for you. After all I've been waiting so very long...
Before Raven could stop her Alice quickly takes off Raven's shades, and throws them across the room with such force that when they hit the wall they shatter. Raven very quickly closes her eyes when Alice looks at her. Raven knew better then to open them so she won't fall under the spell that Alice is trying to make her a slave to. Alice sees that Raven is rebelling against her charms, and continues to speak.
Alice (Cont'd)
Rabbi has come for me. It's truly a dream come true.
Raven keeps her eyes closed, and sighs inwardly as she does Raven feels Alice's hand gently caressing her face. Raven quickly swats Alice's hand away from her face in pure disgust with her own hand, and speaks to Alice.
Raven (Speaking)
You should be more careful what you wish for, kid. Dreams like this quickly become nightmares. So you'd better wake up pretty quick.
Rabbi watches Raven's reaction to Alice from a distance, and Rabbi can see that even though Raven is doing her best to keep control of herself by not devil triggering he can see that Raven is slowly losing that battle. Rabbi knows it’s only a matter of time before Raven loses her temper and devil triggers to protect herself. Rabbi then sees Alice transform into a vampiress, and screams at what Raven has just told her.
Vampiress Alice (Screaming in Japanese)
IIIEEE!
Alice then sinks her fangs into Raven's black leather trenchcoat protected shoulder. Raven then growls in annoyance as Alice does this since she would have to pay for repairs on her beloved coat. Raven then gets an idea, and sighs as she then speaks to Alice in Japanese.
Raven (Speaking in Japanese to Alice)
Anata ishi iru ering hitotsu satsu kara watakushi no shippoir.
Alice then pulls Raven closer to her which makes her fangs sink deeper into Raven's black leather trenchcoat covered shoulder as she closes her eyes and replies to Raven in Japanese.
Vampire Alice (Cont'd)
Iie! Watakushi ishi shabuku anata kawaiteiru!
Raven then feels herself slowly getting angered at what Alice had just told her, and Raven then feels as if something was starting to wake in her as she swears in Japanese at Alice.
Raven (Swearing in Japanese at Alice)
Kuso!
Alice then opens her eyes to look at Raven. Alice can see that Raven's eyes are closed so she couldn't put Raven under her spell, and that Raven was fighting to get out of her grip that she has on her. Alice just tightens her hold on Raven so she couldn't break free of her hold. As Alice does this the action only makes her fangs sink deeper into Raven's shoulder. Raven then grits her teeth to bite back a yell of pain as she feels the fangs go deeper into her shoulder. Alice continues to speak in Japanese as she's enjoying the pain that she's causing Raven.
Vampire Alice (Cont'd)
Watakushi hitsujuhin suru kore! Watakushi ishi kesshite iku se (naka)! (De) nai itsu Watakushi ga so kirei!
Raven then feels power flowing through her body as she was losing control of her emotions, and as Alice keeps draining her of blood. Raven then raises a finger less gloved hand to her shoulder that Alice is latched onto, and grabs Alice's lower jaw then pulling her mouth off of her shoulder. Alice then feels fear rush through her as she sees that Raven has opened her eyes to look at her. Alice sees that Raven's eyes are not the crystal blue but a deep crimson red. Alice can see that Raven has black feathered wings sprouting from her back. Alice can also see that Raven's white hair is now black.
Alice noticed that Raven's clothes have also changed as well. Alice saw that Raven's black leather trenchcoat has turned crimson, the silver vest turned black, the black leather pants also turned crimson, the silver belt turned black, and her calf black leather boot stayed the same. Alice then looks at Raven's black fingerless gloves on her hands to now become black leather gloves. Alice then looks into Raven's crimson eyes to see that there is no mercy in them. Alice then begins to shake uncontrollably as Raven pulls her close as she tries to struggle out of her grip. Alice then begins to scream in fear, and panic in English.
Vampire Alice (Screaming in English)
LET ME GO! WHAT ARE YOU...?!
Alice then sees Raven lick her lips as she struggled to get out of Raven's vice grip. As Raven pulls Alice closer to her she lets her eyes travel up, and down Alice's slim body very hungrily looking for a good spot to sink her teeth into her. Alice sees that Raven's eyes have rested on her shoulder. Alice then continues her struggles against Raven's grip with renewed desperation to get away from her. However the more Alice struggled against Raven the tighter her grip on Alice became until Alice was pinned to Raven, and couldn't move. Raven then bit down hard on Alice's shoulder. Alice then screams once again as Raven sinks her fangs into her, and starts to drain Alice of her blood.
Vampire Alice (Screams)
NO...NOOOOOOOO!
Raven drinks Alice's blood deeply as she continues to scream in pain. Raven lets go of Alice's shoulder for a second to breathe. Alice once again tries to escape from Raven's grip on her but Raven has drank too much of her blood so her struggles against Raven are very weak. Raven very quickly sinks her fangs back into Alice once again when Alice tries to escape, and again Alice screams in pain only to cough up blood. Raven then stops when she hears Alice gurgling, and coughing up blood, and she removes her fangs from Alcee’s shoulder, and very gently places Alice on the ground. Raven can see that Alice isn't moving to get up off the ground. Raven then stands up, and sees that Rabbi is looking at her in both fear and awe.
Raven just narrows her eyes at him as she moves away from Alice. Rabbi watches Raven silently as she turns back to human form, and walks to a nearby couch that is by the ballroom doors. When Raven reaches the couch she slumps down onto it, and her head is bowed. Raven puts a fingerless gloved hand on her face as she speaks to Rabbi in English.
Raven (Speaking in English to Rabbi)
Huff, huff. Give...give me my money.
Rabbi can see how worn out, and shaken up that Raven is. Rabbi then replies to raven in English as well.
Rabbi (Speaking in English to Raven)
I've already wired it to your liaison.
Raven then stands up from the couch as Rabbi tells her this, and as Raven is about to walk away Rabbi calls out to her.
Rabbi (Calling out to Raven)
Raven...wait.
Raven then pauses, and waits to see what Rabbi wanted now. Rabbi sees that Raven has stopped and is willing to listen to what he has to say. Rabbi then continues to speak.
Rabbi (Cont'd)
Raven...job's over. I'm done. I have another offer for you.
Rabbi sees that Raven is listening to every word to what he is saying. Rabbi can also tell that since Raven isn't making any comments means that she's allowing him to speak. Rabbi then continues with his offer.
Rabbi (Cont'd)
I want to buy that amulet.
Raven quickly clasps her hand protectively over the amulet that she always wears around her neck. Raven then narrows her eyes as she turns her head to look over her shoulder at Rabbi. Raven then tightens her hold on her amulet while glaring at Rabbi, and speaking her refusal of Rabbi's offer.
Raven (Speaking)
And I want my parents to be alive waitng for me to come back home safely. I guess we're both assed out huh?
Raven continues to walk to the ballroom doors, and when she reaches then she opens the doors walking through them, and leaves the ballroom behind. As Raven walks down the hallway to leave the castle she doesn't notice a young man who is walking down the same hallway to go to the ballroom. Raven and the young man pass each other in the hallway. As Raven passes the young man she feels a voice whisper in her mind through a mental link that she shared with only her twin brother that spoke a cold greeting to her in Japanese.
Mental Voice (Coldly whispering n Japanese to Raven)
Konnichi wa watakushi no taisetsu (na) imoto.
Raven's eyes then widen as she recognized the voice that spoke to her in a cold greeting. It's a voice that Raven hasn't heard in a long time ever since that terrible night her parents were killed by demons, and her older twin brother vanished without a trace. Raven then turns quickly to see if the person was behind her but when she looked there was no one there in the hallway behind her. Raven then turns back around to leave but she stays still for a few minutes as she has a very shocked look on her face as she then very quietly returns the greeting but with anger in her voice in Japanese.
Raven (Quietly but angrily returning the greeting in Japanese)
Konnichi wa e anata mo (mata) watakushi no taisetsu oniisan.
(Fade To Black)
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