Chapter thirteen Retaliation

Toby watched Zalgo stand, and looked directly at him, his eyes were dark, he looked at the medication in his hand, and sighed.

"We will finish talking after I see Minx." He looked at Toby, his eyes showing absolute pain. Understanding filled his mouth, he could finally relate to Toby and Cinder's pain. He couldn't believe how much pain, the had went through…till now…even then…he couldn't stand it.

"I truly am sorry Toby, I didn't mean to cause so much hell for you…" He stepped into E.J's room, and saw her beautiful face, staring up at him. Her mouth went wide into a smile, as she reached out. Zalgo buckled and went right into her arms. He buried his face in the crevice of her neck. She still smelt good, she was whispering comforting words into his ear. Telling him how much she loved him, how sorry she was for worrying him.

"Hush love, it's okay. You're fine, I'm fine…I'll make that human pay…I'll make that human suffer…" He looked right into her face, and she saw he was telling the truth. She could see he meant every word that he was saying. She touched his face, and gave another smile.

"Who was that blue masked man? Is he okay? He looked like he was bleeding from his eyes." She looked worried, and Zalgo, attempted to calm her.

"Hun, he's kind of like a doctor. He went to medical school. He's a good guy…now tell me, who did you see?" He asked, Minx, sat upright, and sighed.

"Micah was there, and I know that Toby person was there, the one that stutters?" She said, Zalgo nodded.

"He helped me get away from Micah." She rubbed her face, sighing.

"I don't know what I've gotten myself into, but I don't like it, at all…" She moaned out, Zalgo shook his head.

"Pease sweetie, you need to stay calm…you have a heart condition. And you need to stay calm." She looked at him confused.

"I have a heart condition? When did this happen?" She asked, tilting her head to the side. Her hands starting to tremble lightly. Zalgo sat on the bed, as he covered her hands with his.

"Ever since you were a child apparently…" He pulled out the pill bottle.

"You need to start taking these. It's okay, I promise. No one here is trying to kill you." He gave a smile, and she nodded taking them. She ran her fingers over the container.

"How many do I have to take in a day?" She asked, Zalgo shook his head.

"I'm assuming, one a day. These are pretty big pills." He gave another smile, running his hand through her hair.

"God you gave me a scare little girl. Don't ever do that again…" He chuckled, she gave a weak smile looking at him.

"I promise Zalgo. I didn't even know I had a heart condition. It's nice to know now…" She laid back, and closed her eyes for a moment.

"I've got a spot in the opera house." She gave a bright smile, and Zalgo laughed.

"Really?" His face lit up, and she nodded.

"He wants me to preform every weekend." Her eyes lit up, as she looked at him.

The soft knocking came from the door, and Zalgo turned to look. Toby walked in, his head hung low as he closed it behind him. He looked at both of them, and took off his bandana. Minx didn't gasp, she just looked at him, her eyes filled with sadness.

"Thank you Toby…for saving me." Toby looked at her, eyes still filled with anger, malice and a tinge of hatred.

"Y-Y-you're w-welcome." He said, looking at Zalgo.

"H-h-he c-c-caused s-s-so mu-much pain in thi-this house. I d-d-don't s-see why S-S-Slender is s-still f-f-friends with h-h-him." He stepped closer.

"C-C-Cinder went through s-s-so MUCH t-t-to b-be apart o-of our fa-family. An-And now, you b-b-bring h-h-her h-h-here?!" He snapped through gritted teeth.

Minx, took in a deep breath and let it out slowly.

"It was my fault." Toby's head snapped over and looked at her. Confused.

"If I didn't summon him, by playing a stupid game, to get back at the people who terrorized me for years…I wouldn't be here. I'd still be at my mother's place, hating her more and more every day. Getting teased every day. It's not fun. But, I took the first step, and summoned Zalgo. He came, and killed all of them…every single one of them. There was blood everywhere…I attacked him, cracked his horn…and he kidnapped me. Took me back to where I used to live, and be…I heard about Riverbend, about it nearly burning down to the ground. I didn't know the story behind it…till Zalgo told me. And I'm sorry…" Her eyes glistened.

"I truly am sorry Toby. I didn't mean for any of this to happen." She watched his face, start to relax.

"I didn't mean for any of this to happen…I'm…I'm a blood witch. Related to Salem. One of the few real witches who didn't get caught. I haven't started training yet, but Zalgo promised that he would help me reach in…and start from the bottom up." Toby, kept leaning against the wall, looking her over. Nodding his head, slowly. As if thinking.

"T-That man at the t-t-theater, h-h-he loves you. H-H-Human's belong w-w-with h-h-humans. I don't k-k-know what Zalgo s-s-sees in you…or y-y-you see in him. B-B-But I'd suggest y-y-you loving another h-h-human." Toby murmured. Minx sat up, and stared at him.

"I'm not scared of you. I looked in the face of hell. And you don't fear me. You try coming after me…I swear, you'll regret it." She said, Toby watched her, and she watched him, both stared at each other. Toby shook his head slowly, and gave a weak sigh.

"I-I l-l-like her. K-K-Keep her safe. M-M-Make sure n-n-nothing h-h-happens to her Zalgo. S-She m-m-might be worth more hassle, th-th-then I thought." Toby cracked a grin, even if one side was already up in a smile. Zalgo's shoulders relaxed, Minx smiled.

"Again, thank you for saving me that night…I really…just thank you Toby." She stood on her feet, and wrapped her arms around him, giving him a gentle hug. He had a strong smell of blood surrounding him, Minx had learned, she had enjoyed the old copper penny smell. Toby had reacted, wrapping his arms around her, and hugging her back.

"He's a-a-after y-y-you M-M-Minx. I d-d-don't know w-w-when. But, he's g-g-g-g-going to f-f-find you." He whispered in her ear. She tightened her grip, and he pulled away, Zalgo, standing. He placed his hand on her shoulder, and pulled her back to him. Toby, had looked up at Zalgo, a moment passed before he nodded, and walked out of the room. Zalgo looked at Minx, still holding onto her pill bottle tightly, her hands were shaking.

"Lets go home Minx. You need some rest." She gave a nod, looking at the door. Her heart started to jump, what was going to happen now? She held onto him tighter than before.

"I'll protect you with my life, I can promise you that much, and I'll talk to Adrian about the boys keeping watch. Just for a week or two. Okay?" He leaned down, kissing the top of her head. Minx gave a nervous nod.

…

She laid out on her bed, her head pounding, she rolled over, Zalgo wasn't there…he was at work. He never told her what he did, he only told her, that he was one of the good guys. She stood up, and walked to her dresser, a large radio was up there. Zalgo wasn't here, he was gone to who knows where, she flipped on her light, and turned on the radio. Nightcore, from her radio blasted. She let a smile slip across her lips, as she started to dance. Swinging her hips, she started to laugh. The music was flowing through her veins. She was laughing, enjoying herself. She reached down, lifting her gown up and over her head, dancing in her undergarments.

She felt herself laugh, muscles relax. She hasn't worked out, in almost three, four months. And she didn't mind. She was finally having fun, and starting to feel like her old self. She was even planning on dying her hair back to blue or something funky. And maybe even get green contacts. She lifted her arms up above her head, jumping to the beat.

The song was speaking to her heart, and she loved it. Her heart, felt free.

"Somebody make me feel alive, and shatter me!" She sang along with the song, listening to the artist, Lindsay Sterling, use her violin, a new violinist, she had found herself falling in love with. She reached over to her bedside, and grasped her own, opening it, she clicked replay, as she started to play along with the young artist. Her eyes closed, she played the chords, as she sang. It was different, nevertheless, she caught up, being able to play with her. The chorus, she nailed it. She nearly screamed with joy, as she continued playing, and singing. She laughed, as she made a mistake, and retried it. Nailed it. She bounced, danced, and jumped as she played. She felt, she couldn't have been happier.

Another nightcore, she closed her eyes, listening to the beat, and with ease, she started to play along.

"I miss you…" She thought, there was a small moment of silence.

"I'll be home sooner than you think…what are you doing up this late anyway? It's almost five in the morning. I figured you'd be asleep." She giggled, playing her violin.

"You weren't here to fuck me to sleep." She teased. There was a moment of tense silence, before he laughed. A full heartfelt laugh.

"Be good Minx. You're supposed to be recovering." She stuck out her tongue in defiance.

"But baaaaabe I feel fiiiiine." Stunned, he stuttered.

"M…Minx!" She stopped playing her violin only to laugh hard.

"Go lay down love, I'll talk to you till you fall asleep." He was urging her. Rolling her eyes, she turned off the music, and placed her violin down.

Crawling to her bed, she flicked off the lights, and flopped down. She pulled the covers up to her chin, and stared off into the darkness.

"Do you think my family misses me Zalgo?" She asked, he sighed softly.

"I'm not sure, I've looked all over the internet, and there said nothing about you disappearing, no thoughts on kidnapping, or anything…I'm not too sure your mom cares, but your dad had put in a valiant effort. The cops think you're dead. But no body, no proof." She closed her eyes, and tried to picture her mother now.

"They believed your mom to have murdered you…but no proof, means well…she didn't do it. And Min Min, she hasn't changed one bit…" She nodded lightly; she moved on her back, looking up at the cealing.

"What do you do Zalgo? You said to were a good guy, and I kind of want to know what you do. You have so much money…" She went silent, and Zalgo, moved slightly.

"I'm a hired hand Minx. I kill bad guys for a living. Some are worth a pretty penny." She relaxed, and yawned.

"Getting tired love?" He asked. She shook her head no.

"No…but I wish you were-"

CRRRACK

"Zalgo…someone's out there…" She gasped, sitting up in bed.

"Call Adrian now! You remember his number. Call now." It was an order, and she got up, grasped the nearest phone, her heart racing. Her chest starting to ache. She pounded in the numbers.

One ring.

Two Rings.

Three Rings.

"Hello?" It was Roslind. She took the phone, and hid within her deep closet.

"Roslind, it's Minx…there's something outside-"

A window shattered, she yelped, getting further into the closet.

"Help…please…hurry…something is inside the house. Send Masky, Hoodie…someone please Roslind." She whispered into the phone.

"Hang on sweetie, I'll grab the nearest boy and send them your way. Just stay silent, and hide." She was calm, speaking softly on the phone.

She ended the call, listening to the footsteps, they were heavy boots, coming up the stairs, slowly. The breathing was heavy, and very masculine. Her body shivered, as she buried herself underneath random clothes. Her body shivered.

"Zalgo…" She whimpered.

"Help's coming Min-Min. Hang on. Masky and Hoodie are on the way. Toby is their backup. Stay. Quiet. And keep your heart calm." He ordered. She closed her eyes, and concentrated on her breathing, on the way her heart was beating. She relaxed, breathing in through her nose, and out through her mouth. Cocking of a gun. Blasting through the wood door, she forced herself not to scream. She bit into the palm of her hand. Blood rushed into her mouth, as she opened her eyes, watching as the footsteps went to the bed, overturning the matress. A curse left his mouth. She didn't recognize the voice, it wasn't Micah.

"It's not Micah Zalgo." Her voice was full of terror.

"Keep your heartbeat slow Minx." The sound of his voice, made her muscles become lax.

She bit harder, as another blast went through her bed, her body shook. Her back hit the wall, the hangers started moving. Her eyes went wide, as she shook her head, palm of her hand bleeding. The feet were at the closet door, the knob started turning, tears formed in her eyes. The door was pulled open, shotgun barrel pointing on the inside, a masked face was what she saw, Minx let out a small whimper.

"Oh hello there…" He chuckled, aiming the gun at her.

"Come out little girl, let me see you…fully. And crawl." He ordered. Minx, was on her hands and knees crawling to her room. The light was turned on, as another man stepped into her room. Both were wearing all black. All she saw was their eyes, glistening and glazed over. She sat on her knees, looking at the two men. Faced with the guns in her face.

"Well aren't you a pretty little thing?" The man with the shotgun said, the man with the pistol came closer, keeping point.

"She is a cute little girl." He laughed.

Both smelt rancid. She knew better, she wasn't going to say anything. Her eyes looking back and forth between them.

"And she's already half naked for us." The one with the pistol said. Her eyes went wide, her heart sunk.

"Zalgo…they're going…going to…to…" She couldn't finish her sentence.

"Stay calm, they won't have a moment to lay a finger on you." He snapped.

Lightening struck the sky, thunder rolled.

"Oh yeah…nice big booty too…" The shotgun man took a step closer, placing the shotgun against her cheek.

"Nice house, where's the money at, and I'll think about leaving your pretty little face in once piece." He chuckled.

"I…I don't know. I've only lived here for a month." She whimpered. Keeping her eyes on him. The man frowned, tilting his head to the side.

"Not a good answer…take your bra off…NOW!" He shouted. She flinched, reaching behind her, as she started to unclip, she heard the smallest of movements, and behind the two men, she saw Masky, Hoodie…and Toby; Toby, didn't wait, he took his hatchet, and slung it at the shotgun wielder, Minx watched the hatchet go through the back of his skull, sticking out. Minx flinched, feeling the warmth of his blood, touching her face, and her chest. He coughed once, falling forward. The man holding the pistol out, turned around, and Masky jumped him, slamming the knife, deep into his throat. The man, didn't get a chance to take a shot. Hoodie was behind him, filming the entire thing. Toby, took a step up, reaching down, he grasped the handle of his hatchet, looking at Minx.

Holding out his hand, she took it; helping her up, he wrapped her in a tight hug. She buried her face deep into his chest, taking in the sweet smell of blood. She kept shivering, and Toby held her tighter, not letting go.

"He's gone." Hoodie whispered, Masky stood up, she lifted her head, as she looked at the bloody mess. Her knees gave out, crumping against Toby.

"O…Oh my god…" She closed her eyes, as Toby held her.

"Home invasion?" Asked Masky.

"C-C-Can't C-C-Chance it." Toby replied.

"We should take her back to the mansion." Hoodie whispered. Minx, kept her eyes closed, as tears threatened to fall down her cheeks.

"Did you take your medicine at least Minx?" Masky asked, she gave a light nod.

"Y-Y-Yes." Toby told them, all three sighed in unison.

"Whelp, time to clean up the mess." Masky stretched, as he leaned down grasping the pistol guy, hefting him over his shoulder. Hoodie, closing the camera, grasped the other guy, and started to drag him down the hall. Minx looked at Toby, who gently pulled her away from him.

"T…Thank you Toby…so much. If you guys wouldn't have shown up…" She shuddered, holding herself. He reached back, and gently clasped her bra.

"Y-y-you s-should c-come back t-t-to th-the mansion." He turned away, keeping his eyes off her. She reached her dresser, pulling out a long gown, and tossing it over her.

"Stay where you are, I'm almost home." She shuddered, feeling his voice crawl over her skin.

"Zalgo said I should stay here." She turned around, looking at Toby, he gave a nod.

"We'll s-s-stay h-here until h-he g-gets h-here." She gave a nod, stepping over the large puddles of blood, feeling her stomach heave. She grasped his arm, and he helped her around it. She couldn't believe how much blood one person can have in their body. The blood on her face, and chest had dried, and she scratched the places, feeling it flake off, and underneath her manicured nails. She stopped midstride, Toby looked at her, her vision had started to fog. Tears cascaded over her cheeks, washing some of the blood away.

"That was almost me…" She took in a shaky breath.

"That…that guy…almost shot me…that guy…he…he…" Her body started to tremble. Her palm started to throb in pain, she looked at Toby.

"And you guys kill for a living?" She asked, Toby nodded; she let out a soft sob, collapsing onto the hardwood. Toby knelt down, wrapping his arms around her, and placed her in his arms.

"L-l-lets g-g-go do-downstairs." He walked down the two flights, keeping her cradled into his chest. As he got to the bottom floor, he went into the common room, placing her on the couch. She looked up at him, bright violet eyes, he gave a light sigh. Sitting down next to her, she pulled her knees to her chest.

"I-I-I'm sure, Zalgo w-w-w-will clean it u-u-up." She looked at him, and gave another nod.

"You really hate me…don't you?" She asked, Toby shrugged. He looked at her, and through the racing goggles she couldn't tell, but it almost looked like he finally relaxed. She closed her eyes, and laid her head against his shoulder.

"I-I-I w-w-wouldn't have come t-t-t-to help i-if I did." He looked over at her, saw her face had gone slack, her breathing shallow, as she slept. He laid back with her head still on his shoulder. He watched the sun come through the clouds, rain falling against the roof.

…

Soft hands touched her, her eyes opened, and she saw bright neon eyes staring at her. She smiled brightly, as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Zalgo came home to her. She nuzzled herself against his chest, breathing in his scent. There was a soft rolling of thunder, he was speaking, and she didn't care to whom. Her lover was home, he was here…with her. Holding her so carefully in his arms.

"Zalgo…you're home." She whispered, and he leaned down kissing the top of her head.

"Come, let's get you to bed…" A door was opened, she finally opened her eyes completely, and watched him lay her down on, beautiful dark purple bedsheets. The bed, was huge, and extremely soft. Minx had almost sunk right into it. She watched Zalgo lift his shirt above his head, unbuckle his belt, and unzip his jeans. She watched him, and when he turned back around, she could see new deep cuts along his abdomen, going in many different directions, some even stiched. She reached out, and softly touched one, her finger running along the stich. She looked up at him, and he gave a cheeky grin. His hair, had been cut back to his neck. Horns, pertruding from his forehead. She reached out, taking his hands into hers. He climbed onto the bed, for the first time, since she had known him, tears, real tears fell from his eyes, and caressed his porclian skin. She touched his face gently, with the tips of her fingers. He took her hand, and placed his cheek against her palm. He rubbed his face against it, bandage and all.

"I was so scared I'd lost you…I was so…so scared…" He whispered, kissing her hand. Minx, pulled her hand away, he looked at her, eyes filled with sorrow; she wrapped her arms around his neck, and held him. She held him close, she felt her own tears fall down her face.

"I love you…I love you so much. Please Zalgo, never leave my side again. I need you…please. I'm begging you, don't ever leave me again." She mumbled against his neck. His arms tightened around her, as he held her close, he sobbed softly into her skin.

"I love you too Minx...I promise I'll never leave your side again. I swear. I'd never, ever let you out of my sight again." He buried his face into her neck, stroking her growing hair. He pulled away for moment, to pull out the blankets, he laid down, and she curled against him, he pulled the blankets over them, covering them up. He closed his eyes, finally feeling complete, holding her against him. He waited until she had fallen into a deep sleep, to let himself fall into one.

…

The sound of running water woke her, she lifted her head, and Zalgo wasn't next to her. Before she said anything, she saw another door, just across the room. She lifted the blankets, and walked over, the light was off, but candles surrounded the large Jacuzzi like tub. The entire bathroom was almost the size of the master bedroom. Completely obsidian, there was a large sink, with a skull tap. The toilet was almost platnuim looking. Next to the tub, was a large rock shower. With a built in seat. Flower petals floated in the tub, Zalgo was leaning over, turning the water off. He turned around and smiled, he had a towel around his waist, as he stood straight, he looked back at her.

"Come, lets relax together Min-Min." He had seemed happy, relaxed, when he approached her, he lifted the gown up and over her head. He reached around, unclasping her bra, and gently helping her pulling her underwear down. He took her hand and helped her step into the tub. He took off the towel and she looked away embressed. Not like she hasn't seen it before, but…she looked back, as he stepped into the tub, he laid back against one of the pillowed seats. He outstretched his arms, and she turned around, laying her back against his chest. He reached over, pulling a small cup out. He filled it with water, and poured it over her head. She closed her eyes, taking in a deep breath, letting it out slowly, feeling the warm water flow over her. He done this a few more times, before he reached over, grasping a very floral smelling shampoo, and gently, he started rubbing her skull, massaging the shampoo in. She let out a light moan, his stomach tightened. He swallowed, as he ran his hands through her hair. To her shoulders, he ran his fingers over her skin, her body reacted, giving her goosebumps made his stomach do flips. The way she was reacting to him, made his entire body feel like goo.

He reached over for the cup, and he poured it over her again, running his hands through her hair. Clearing the shampoo away, he gently massaged her scalp. The tension melting from her muscles. He went to rinse her hair out once more, she turned around, and faced him. He was staring at her big, beautiful eyes. She reached out, touching his lips, running down to his chin, were a permanent scar remained. Her fingers ran down his neck, touching his collarbones. Her hands went down to his abdomen, back up to his chest. He caught her hands, and held them in his own; interlocking fingers he rubbed her hands with his thumbs. He leaned in, placing his forehead against hers. She closed her eyes, holding onto his hands tightly. He let her hands go, as he cupped her face in his hands he leaned in, his lips pressed against hers. She closed her eyes, accepting the kiss. He pulled her in, her arms went around his neck. His hands traveled from her face, to her shoulders, rubbing her arms gently. She broke the kiss, to look him in the eyes. Running his hands down her back, he felt every curve, every bump, and every turn of her body. She closed her eyes, and he watched the blush creep across her cheeks.

His lips touched the nape of her neck, as he kissed to her shoulder. Her hands went up into his hair, her heart, started to beat faster, he gently laid kisses up to her jaw, his hands at her hips. Her body had started to tremble at his very touch. Her hands made knots in his hair. He breathed out against her lips, lifting her with ease, he laid on top of her, kissing at her neck, to her water soaked breasts. Gently, he licked at her nipple, taking the small water droplets from them. Her body shuddered, her eyes closed, moaning, her body had arched against him. Taking the nipple he started to suck, he looked up, watching her face contort in pleasure, his hand ran up her body, taking her other large breast in his hand, he started to massage the heavy globe. Minx, moaned out again, her moans becoming louder. Moving his hand down, his fingers trailed over her stomach, to her curls. Her hips bucked as his finger, gently slid inside.

Her hands were in his hair again, making fists as his fingers moved gently inside her. She started breathing heavier. His face moved, from her nipple, to the top of her breast. He opened his mouth, letting his fangs sink deep.

"Zalgo!" She cried out, blood rushed to his mouth, as he gently sucked. She still tasted just as sweet as chocolate. He groaned, moving his fingers faster, he felt her start to get tight around him. She pulled him close, her eyes rolled back. Letting her breast go, he kissed up to her lips, kissing her deeply.

Tilting her head, she deepened the kiss, his legs pried hers apart, he felt her against the head of his member, wanting him. Needing him. He kept kissing her, deeper, harder, she opened her mouth, inviting him. His tongue danced with hers, he pushed himself inside her, her body welcomed him. She was warm, and very wet. He moved his hips, slow and gentle. She moaned against his lips, her arms wrapped around his neck. Her legs were up against his hips, feet dangling out of the water. He held onto her sides, moving slowly. Her body shuddered against his, he felt her wrap around him, contracting. She broke the kiss, letting her head fall back, she moaned. The passion within her voice, made him close his eyes, and groan. He ran his hand up, gently touching her face. Her eyes opened, they looked at each other, smiling. Her mouth dropping open as she moaned louder. He couldn't help but smile, as he kept thrusting, deeper he went. Her body kept taking him. He didn't want to stop, she didn't want him to stop.

"I love you Minx…" He whispered, as his mouth caught hers in a deeper, more passionate kiss. She moaned at the rhythm of his hips. Water from the tub, started to slosh over the sides. He didn't care, nor did she. He held her, as he pleased her. Her breathing became heavy, her body tightened around him, he felt himself start to get where she was.

"I want you to cum with me…" She purred, he looked at her, face and skin flushed with pleasure. He couldn't deny her. He wouldn't…

Leaning down he placed his forehead against hers, he kept her within his arms, she kept holding onto him. His groaning had grown louder, matching with her moans.

"I'm close Minx…" He groaned, she looked up at him.

"Don't pull out, please…" She whimpered, he nodded.

She closed her eyes, mouth opening to a perfect O. He grunted, holding onto her face, he captured her lips, he refused to pull out, he hit his peak with her. He kept thrusting, only until he couldn't move any longer. He held still, breaking the kiss. She looked up at him, her eyes glistening with tears that he gently wiped away.

"Marry me someday…" She whispered. He looked at her, his eyes widened.

"You want me to marry you…?" He asked, she gave a nod.

"I…I'm in love with you, I know I am…" Her bottom lip trembled.

"What about…?" He started to ask, she shook her head.

"I want you, I don't want him…you…you mean everything to me. I want to marry you…" She smiled, kissing his lips. He held her in that kiss for a moment longer. He broke it, still looking down at her.

"I'm in love with you Minx, my beautiful desert flower…I want you to be mine forever…" He grasped her hand, holding it. She smiled, as a soft laugh escaped her lips, fresh tears fell down her cheeks.

"What did we just do?" She asked, looking at him. He cracked a smile.

"I think, we just made love." She laughed again, more freely before burying her face, back into his chest.