"Oh, joy." I said sarcastically. Rose glared at me. I ignored this, it was nothing new.

"We need to get out of here." She stated. grabbing her ever present bag and heading to the door. I shook my head, but grabbed a gun and followed her.

Had I been paying more attention I might have heard the faint creak of the floorboards. I might have heard the near-silent whisper of breath. I might have sensed the eyes on my back. But because I wasn't, and I didn't, it is not at all surprising that I jumped when I heard the voice.

"You wouldn't leave without saying goodbye, now would you, Rosedust?"

Rose and I both spun around quickly. Standing before us, was the most beautiful women I had ever seen. Her straight red hair hit right at her chin, with clear blue eyes.

"Hello Vincent." Rose greeted her coldly. I flashed her a look. Vincent was a girl?

"Yes darling, I am." Vincent answered my unasked question.

"How did you...? I didn't..." I stammered, finding myself oddly at a loss for words. Both women rolled their eyes.

"She reads minds Michael." Rose said, her eyes never leaving Vincent's. I nodded my head, still unable to speak.

"Stop playing with him, Vincent." Rose snapped harshly. The other woman ginned, flashing perfect white teeth.

"But, Rosedust dear, it's just so much fun." She sang, the picture innocence. The still coherent part of my mind told me that this image couldn't be more wrong.

"Don't call me that Starlight." Immediately Vincent dropped her playful act. Her eyes flashed from blue to red, and back again. Then she smiled slowly. It was a smile that sent shivers down my spine.

"If you want to play that game Rosedust, then I am happy to oblige." Vincent said. Her voice and her eyes were cold. I had a sudden mental picture of her as an ice queen.

"Leave." Rose ordered. Vincent just smiled again. It was only then that I noticed the black bag she had over one shoulder.

"Bye, Rosedust." She said, walking back toward the balcony. And she disappeared.