Death Among Us

by Jack Crosby

  “I hope we can resolve our differences before then.”

  With that, we left our embrace and he walked out the door. When I came over to shut it, I looked down the hallway. War was already gone.

  Chapter 14 – Enough Love to go Around

  After War left, I pretended to be asleep on the couch when the girls got back. I hadn’t really wanted to talk about the fact that my brother was here. Chances were good Roxanne would pick up his scent, but if I was asleep, I counted on the fact she would not want to wake me up.

  I was planning on us all leaving early, so I did truly fall asleep not long after they arrived home. I was not to sleep through the night though. It must have been around one thirty when I awoke to the feeling of another so close to me.

  It only took a moment to figure out who it was. “Roxanne, why aren’t you laying in the bed?”

  “Maggie is there right now. She is a nice sleeping companion, but I missed you.”

  “Oh, well then.” I might enjoy the company of women, but I really never learned on how to deal with them for any period of time longer than a day or two.

  “Master Death, can I talk to you on a personal level?”

  “Why are you so serious all of the sudden?” I had a bad feeling about this.

  Her red eyes looked like they may have had tears in them. “I do not want to be replaced by the mortal.”

  Oh boy. I would have never figured a Lust demon would be the jealous type. “I thought you wanted her to become part of the group? Isn’t that what you had said the night I reaped her husband?”

  “I thought I did, but I see the way you look at her and it is the same way you looked at me when it was just the two of us.”

  “Roxanne, I’ve only known you for two days. I barely know Maggie at all either. I think it is safe to say I don’t know how I am looking at either one of you.”

  “So it is not your intention to replace me with her?”

  “No, that is not my intention. You have been very helpful and I will definitely need you in what is to come. I like both of you and want to keep you both safe.”

  Her smile came back. “Thank you! I knew I was being paranoid, but my previous master was not anything like you. I apologize.”

  “No need to do that. We’re cool Roxanne.”

  I closed my eyes again, thinking that was the end. Oh how wrong I was. She wrapped one of her legs around me pulling me close. With the snap of her fingers, my boxers slid down my legs and were no longer keeping us separated.

  How we were laying made it easy for her to slide me all the way in. I couldn’t believe how ready she was. I hadn’t even done anything.

  “Being around you is an arousal. I am your servant; it is my job to always be ready.”

  As much as I wanted to say that wasn’t necessary, I was lost in euphoria. Even in the limited space, she worked her hips well. To keep from moaning, she took my finger and bit down on it. With my free hand, I grabbed her ass and pulled her hips in closer.

  Releasing my finger, she leaned in close to my ear. “Fuck me master, I am your dirty little slave.”

  The dirty talk really did it. I sped up the motion and she matched my moves. With both of us building, it was getting harder to hold on. Pulling her in even closer, I let myself go. When I orgasmed, it triggered hers and we both stopped, releasing everything we had.

  After a moment, we slumped down into each other. “Damn Roxanne, you certainly keep things interesting.”

  “It is you who keeps things interesting. I love the feeling I get when I push you to the breaking point. It is way more exhilarating than what I am used to.”

  I really couldn’t pat myself on the back; she did most of the work. And I admitted that. “I just go with what you do. It is you who makes the experience amazing.”

  “I am a Lust demon; I just bring out the best in my lovers. Your best is just a bit better than most.”

  That was a great note to fall back asleep on. I didn’t know how long Roxanne lay with me, if she did at all, but the next time I woke up, I was alone on the couch. I wasn’t alone in the room, as Maggie was sitting on the recliner, staring at me.

  “Good morning creeper. Watch me sleep much?”

  This cracked a smile out of her. “Sorry, this is really fucking creepy isn’t it?”

  “Doesn’t even crack to top one hundred with all the messed up shit I’ve seen. Did you sleep alright?”

  She sat her coffee down. “Yeah, after Roxanne stopped trying to molest me. She is a persistent one, isn’t she?”

  “It is just her nature. Speaking of the little minx, is she still asleep?”

  “Yeah, she was lying on the floor curled up in a ball. For a moment it actually looked cute. But when I tried to step over her, she started talking in her sleep.”

  I started laughing, “What in the world did she say?”

  “I’m paraphrasing but it was along the lines of asking me to put my fingers in her warm, wet pussy? Yeah, I had to get out of there quick.”

  I slapped my forehead. “I think we will let her sleep for a little bit.”

  “That’s fine by me. I am glad we actually get to spend a little time together, just the two of us you know.” She left the recliner and came over and sat beside me. I moved over, but the blanket was covering what I forgot. I hadn’t put my boxers back on from my midnight dalliance.

  “Oh wow, sorry about that.” I tried to pull the cover back over back she stopped me.

  “Derrick, don’t try to hide that there is still a great deal of sexual tension between us. And more importantly, don’t deny me what you’ve already given me.”

  Let’s pause for a minute here. Number one, I enjoy sex. Quite a bit actually. Number two, I have not nor do I have intentions of leading either one of these ladies on. I don’t know how I feel towards either and if cornered, I would immediately go into flight mode.

  “Maggie, it is only fair for you to know that Roxanne and I have a sort of friends with benefits relationship going on.”

  “Derrick, if you think I am dumb enough to not realize she is your fuck buddy, then you insult me.”

  I put my head down, “I didn’t mean to insinuate that.”

  “I am a grown woman who makes decisions for herself. I like you, find you fascinating, and it doesn’t hurt you are incredibly handsome. I don’t know what is happening here, but I do know that I want you right now.”

  She climbed on me and grabbed my head. Unlike Roxanne who apparently needed little to no warm up, Maggie was content on starting with the basics. Like two teenagers, we made out on the couch for awhile. She’s an excellent kisser and I didn’t mind at all.

  After awhile, I felt the need to untie the belt around her robe. When it released, her body was as naked as mine. Our hands started to explore each other, hers wrapping around me and slowly massaging it. Mine found her, ready and willing to be explored and used.

  I couldn’t take the foreplay anymore, and I took control. With her sitting on me, I guided myself into her. It felt the same as the first time together, but there was something different. Maybe it was the fact she knew who I truly was, but she wasn’t as aggressive. She let me take the lead this time. With her breasts bouncing in my face, I knew she could feel me the throbbing inside her.

  “Oh fuck, it feels so good. You aren’t going to let me down are you?”

  “Of course not.” I don’t know how women can talk during sex but men are always out of breath. We can barely get out three words. “I’m getting close.”

  “I can feel you. I can tell you are ready to burst inside me. You don’t know how bad I want that feeling right now.”

  Women, you should realize by now when you ask, you receive. I grabbed on to her and let myself go. For the second time in hours I was feeling that sweet ecstasy. I was really hungry too. Mood killer coming up in three, two, one…

  “I’m ready for some breakfast now, aren’t you?”

  Still in position, sitting on me, Maggie just stared a
t me. “Is this your idea of pillow talk?”

  “I just burned a ton of calories in you. Besides breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially after losing so many electrolytes.”

  “You’re fucking joking with me right?”

  I patted her on her bare ass. “I never joke about breakfast food. So what’s your poison, omelets, pancakes, or waffles?”

  She looked at me for a second. “Yeah, I’m hungry too. You better make a damn good pancake Derrick that is all I can say.”

  “Not to brag or anything, but I’ve been told my pancakes our foodgasm worthy.”

  She pulled up and off of me, but not before licking the back of my ear. “After the orgasm I just gave you, a foodgasm would definitely be returning the favor.”

  Chuckling and pulling my boxers back on, I headed towards the kitchen. “Prepare yourself, for I take no responsibility if you cannot handle the Pancakes of Death!”

  As I stuck my head in the fridge, I heard a very loud and audible groan. Some people have no appreciation for good humor.

  Chapter 15 – Road Trip!!!

  My plan to leave early failed miserably. Roxanne didn’t wake up until well after eleven and it was one in the afternoon by the time we were all loaded up in Khloros.

  “This is ridiculous! Why did Roxanne have to have so many bags? Only two of mine would fit!”

  “It is easy mortal; in my line of work I need options. Besides my master likes it when I change things up.”

  Women…we hadn’t even reached the interstate yet and they were already arguing. “Knock it off both of you. Believe it or not, but your clothing situation is the least of my concerns.”

  My first problem was the fact I really had no idea where we were going. Angels kind of do their own thing, so my hope was when we got to DC, Veronica would appear somewhere and give me more direction. The second problem was that obviously Beelzebub was on to me.

  The drive to Interstate Ninety-Five was uneventful, unless you are excited about women arguing about everything. The radio station wasn’t right, one always had to pee, and worst of all, both whined when they had to sit in the backseat.

  “Enough already! Lord Almighty, can’t you two just enjoy the ride!” We’d just left the rest stop and Roxanne was being pissy about sitting behind a ‘mortal.’

  She started pouting, “But Master is it not right that I am not beside you? We are bound together!”

  “Don’t give me this master bullshit demon. Derrick, tell her to fuck off, please?” For good measure, Maggie slapped Roxanne’s hand off the chair.

  Khloros added to my bad mood by starting to laugh. “You have gotten yourself into quite the mess. I do not think I have ever seen you so irritated.”

  “Shove it horse brains.”

  The chirping continued. With only twenty miles left to go, I did my vest best to block it all off. It was working too, until…

  “Death, are you listening to me?”

  “What, yes…well no I wasn’t.” Yep, I’d even tuned Khloros out.

  “If you had been paying attention, you would have known that we are being tailed.”

  Immediately, I snapped out of my daze. Looking out the rearview mirror, “Which car?”

  “The black SUV has been following us since we left the rest area. It has stayed two cars behind no matter what I do.”

  I picked it up, it looked like a Trailblazer and the windows were blacked out. Neither of the girls said anything, which was a blessing. Deciding it was time to find out if my buddy was paranoid or on to something, I began to push the speed. This also gave me an excuse to bob and weave through traffic like an asshole.

  Maybe ten minutes passed and I looked back; the SUV was still there. “Khloros, it’s time to confront this guy.”

  Roxanne answered, “Are you sure about this?”

  “Of course I am! I’m Death for crying out loud and if someone is dumb enough to follow me, than they forfeit their soul!”

  Maggie looked over at me. Fear was in her eyes. “Derrick?”

  “What?”

  “You’re scaring me…”

  I took a deep breath. “I didn’t mean too. This has been a shitastic day and I don’t appreciate being followed. When we confront whoever this is, stay in the car, got it?”

  She nodded her head. Under her breath, “Fuck, this got real.”

  Yes it did. I pulled off the exit, which didn’t have much. Turning left, I drove for another mile or two before I found an old parking lot to an abandoned drug store. This was the perfect spot.

  Opening the door, “Roxanne you’re with me. Khloros, if things get bad, get Maggie out of here.”

  “You can count on me.”

  Maggie leaned up and hugged me around my neck. “Be careful out there.”

  “I will.”

  Roxanne walked around the car and came up beside me. “Let the waiting game begin.”

  I figured it wouldn’t take too long. I placed my scythe in my jacket. I didn’t know what to expect and if for some reason our pursuers were human, I didn’t want them to freak the fuck out.

  The black SUV came into view. It pulled into the parking lot where we were and stopped about fifteen feet away. The smell of brimstone (and not just from Roxanne) filled the air. A shiver went down my spine from the demonic power pouring out of the car.

  “Darius…” The words were a whisper from Roxanne’s lips.

  The door to the SUV opened and a large man exited. Decked out in black, the man was bald, towered over me, and had a vertical scar that ran the length of his head. Two more demons came out of the back door, smaller, but still rather impressive looking.

  “Horseman Death, I bid you greetings. My master Beelzebub sends his regards.”

  Darius’s voice was awful. It was like it was worming its way into my brain. “It’s a shame I get the B team and not the real thing. Was Beelzebub too scared to show up himself?”

  The large demon laughed. “I heard stories that you were a rather amusing entity. However, your reputation is one that can back up your asshole like personality. I look forward to the test.”

  He snapped his fingers and flames appeared. They turned black and formed into one wicked looking axe. Roxanne put her hand on my shoulder, “Ifrit’s war axe…”

  Pointing it at us, “I am glad you remember whore. The things I plan to do to you once Death is out of the way are unspeakable.”

  Reaching into my jacket, I pulled out Leviathan. It flared to life causing the two minor demons behind Darius to jump. “You’re not the only one with an awesome weapon.”

  “Horseman, your time as the boogeyman is over.” Darius spit on the ground. “Your kind no longer commands the fear once granted you. You have become fucking insects.”

  My anger took over. My celestial fire blazed to life, forming a chain in my left hand. It’d been a long time since this power came to life. “I will show you who the fucking insect is.”

  Darius started laughing again. “Not today Horseman. But I will take a parting gift to make sure I see you again.”

  The demon disappeared in a flash. I heard a scream from behind us and looked. “Maggie!”

  Where she’d been sitting in the car was empty. Darius materialized back in front of us. “You have something of my lord’s and now I have something of yours. I will be in contact, be ready.”

  I lashed the chain out at him, but he disappeared again, with Maggie in tow. My rage took over, directed at the two demons left behind. The one on the right charged me, but I through Leviathan as hard as I could, separating his head from his body. As the body fell, black blood squirted from the neck until it turned to ash.

  The demon to my left never moved. Resigned to his fate, I granted him some mercy. It’s rare that I produce celestial fire, but the chain melted and I formed it into a glowing silver ball of fury. With all my strength, I put the blazing ball of energy right into the demon’s chest. He disintegrated on contact.

  With both demons dead, Rox
anne came to me. “This is not your fault.”

  “Yes it is. I should’ve never gotten a human involved.”

  “Perhaps, but she also made the choice herself. The time for second guessing is over. We must save her.” She brought me in to a hug.

  Looking into her red eyes, “You’re right, this is our fight. Let’s show these Hell bastards they pissed off the wrong guy.”

  “I know this is the wrong time, but you always turn me on when you get angry.” Those big red eyes started flaring.

  Chapter 16 – We’re Going to the Library

  “We’re to meet Veronica tomorrow at the little diner down the street.”

  On the drive into Washington, Khloros had been able to get in touch with Yuri. I told him what’d happened and that we needed angel help. As soon as he realized a human was in trouble, he immediately took the cause. He also gave us the address to the place we’d be staying until the end of our mission.

  “Derrick, I do not like leaving Darius to the angels. Maggie is our friend; we should be the ones to find her.”

  I was completely taken back by Roxanne’s sympathy. They two girls had sorta bonded but I also got the impression they’d been fighting over my affection. “We aren’t going to let them steal the glory. We’re going to get our friend back.”

  “What are we to do until the meeting with this Veronica?”

  With the loss of Maggie, I had kinda forgotten my plan. “Obviously, we need to scrap our original plans. We know Beelzebub has a Greed demon in place plus Darius running around. We need to go to ground and start getting information.”

  Roxanne headed over to the bathroom. Not even waiting to get in, her clothing started dropping. “Do you have any contacts I do not know about?”

  Lord above her ass was amazing. “Me? No, you’re my contact.”

  “Oh Derrick, you are so lucky you are cute.” She winked and beckoned me forth with her finger. “Come shower with me and let me share with you what I know.”

  I know what you’re thinking. How can you be so insensitive? Maggie was just kidnapped and here you are going to shower with a demon! Don’t judge me, especially because I think I was starting to fall for her.