Phantasmagoria--Chapter 4

Here's more Phantasmagoria of Chapter 4 and there's more trouble out there. Gloria is impossible while there is enemy forces called the Ingersons are out there and give Gloria a good reason to go after them with some help! WARNING: Some content is not appropriate for young viewers; such as rape, graphic violence and explicit language. Thank you and enjoy! --KatDon 

Chapter 4: Trouble in Paradise


In the new state of Cloud Castle she lived in; Gloria was sitting in a chair from other people who were laughing and talking amongst themselves but Gloria found them too loud. She tries to ignore the gathering party however she heard a strident “Ohhhhhh!” and a girl’s voice exclaimed: “I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Gloria sighed, getting annoyed but the noise doesn’t stop. Gloria had it, she turned and she lost her temper! “SHUT THE FUCK UP, KEEP IT DOWN THERE YOU PRICKS!!!” Gloria screamed. Concesa and her friends were shocked, “Gloria, please. We’re trying to have some fun.” Concesa explained. Gloria rolled her eyes, “Fine whatever.” She said. Gloria turned away but her ears were like a radar where she heard the black guy talking about her in a bad way, people were laughing. Gloria lost her shit, she then stood up and stormed over to the black guy! Gloria charged over and seized the black guy by the throat while screaming: “CALLED ME A CRAZY VIRGIN? I’LL SHOW YOU CRAZY FUCKERS!!! I’LL CUT YOUR BALLS OFF AND LEAVE YOU BLEEDING!!” Concesa grabbed her from behind, “Gloria, hey! Hey, hey, HEY!!” She shouted. As Gloria was being lead away; she was still screaming: “I’LL KILL YOU ALL!!! YOU’RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! ALL OF YOU FUCKERS!!!” Concesa lead her away. When Gloria stopped thrashing, she begins to break down into tears and Concesa chided her. “Gloria, you’re not gonna have friends if you keep this up.” Concesa scolded. “Those people are trashy hoes, superficial pricks and dumb fuckers! You gotta stop hanging out with them.” Gloria insisted. “They’re not trashy!” Concesa claimed. “They look at me funny, they think I’m f-ing weird! Can’t you see that?!” Gloria argued. “Gloria, they’re nice people. It’s your behavior that scares people.” Concesa said. “Good! They should be scared of me, I’m not gonna let a bunch of street trash and sluts think they’re better than me.” Gloria sobbed as she flounced away. Later; Concesa is reading a book on a picnic blanket, Gloria approached her as she looked at her with concern and sat on the blanket. Her face is remorseful. “Concesa? Are you mad with me?” Gloria inquired. Concesa sighed, “I’m disappointed in you, I know you went through a lot but this doesn’t excuse your behavior.” She said. Gloria puffed out frustrated breaths, “I don’t like people who think they’re better than me or make fun of me. Gossip about me, laugh at me or hate me!” She complained. “Why do you think that you’re mother is overprotective of you? You’ve been doing this behavior since 2nd grade.” Concesa pointed out. “That’s in the past.” Gloria said. “You’re still doing this. You’re kind and happy, next minute you’re grumpy as well as having so much anxiety, crying spells, prone to violent outbursts and have panic attacks.” Concesa explained. Gloria smiled darkly, “Fits of madness?” She asked. “Pretty much.” Concesa said with a sigh. “All thanks to Gloria the Mad. The Opheliac Girl who tends to daydream, pretend that my memories are replaced of the girl who is a heroine.” Gloria renounced happily. Concesa snorted, “That’s pleasant.” She retorted. It was quiet until Gloria spoke up. “Hey…If we go to Heaven when we die, do you think we can come back to Earth to see what it’s like in the future as angels?” Gloria asked. Concesa shrugged, “Don’t know.” She said. “No offense to God but I don’t want to be stuck up in Heaven and not see the ocean. What if there aren’t any oceans? But I don’t want to end up in Hell either! I hate it!” Gloria said. Concesa pursed her lips, “I can’t answer that but I’m sure there are oceans.” She said. Gloria was relieved, “I know but I tend to daydream, that’s all.” She admitted. Concesa looked up, “Someday all that daydreaming is gonna get you into trouble.” She said. The next day; Gloria is not eating: again. Drina was concern for her. “Gloria, you need to eat. Keep your strength up.” Drina begged. Gloria sighed, she groaned and bowed her head. There was the doorbell when Drina goes to answer it and saw Concesa standing there. “How are you Concesa?” Drina asked. Concesa smiled. “Fine, thanks for asking Ms. Melbourne.” She entered but then frowned and said, “Sorry about your stress that’s involving your daughter.” Drina sighed, “I love her but she’s impossible.” She admitted. “What did you say?” Gloria’s voice demanded. Concesa and Drina turned to see Gloria standing there as she marched over and Drina tried to assure her it was nothing. “You’re not being honest with me, tell me the truth Mom!” Gloria demanded. This result into an argument and Gloria went to her room so Concesa went to talk to her but Gloria was having an emotional meltdown and Concesa hugged her. “She hates me, Concesa! My mom hates me! I’m such a bad daughter!” Gloria sobbed into the arms of Concesa who did her best to comfort her until Gloria cried herself to sleep. Later from her nap; Gloria learns from Drina and Concesa about a writer’s award but Gloria didn’t want to go. “They just want to present the award to you.” Drina explained. Moments later; the announcer was speaking into the microphone while Gloria was looking annoyed. “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my sincere pleasure to announce the award to a creative writer of our era.” The announcer said. “Get on with it, prick.” Gloria muttered. The announcer announced the winner: Gloria Virgil! Applause went around while Gloria sauntered over with a bored look on her face. “Wow! What a delight, caught me completely by surprise—only five years in a row!” Gloria retorted. The audience laughed and applause. “But let’s be real folks, nobody cares about this dumb writer’s award. We have other things in this world like fashion, movies, TV, music and other shit. All of your whores and fuckers are benign that you should give this award to a wannabe that sucks dick!” Gloria remarked. Concesa was shocked, Drina felt dread coming upon her. “Since you all think I’m a stupid slut, maybe you should put Ginger Rozen up ‘ere! She’s getting married to someone that’s been banging her up her anus like a hooker!” Ginger looked embarrassed and Concesa got angry that she marched over to Gloria and pulled her away, Gloria tries to argue but Concesa didn’t want to hear it. “How dare you do that to my sister!” Concesa scolded. “She’s not gonna be a virgin, so shut up!” Gloria snapped. Drina glared at her daughter, “Gloria Virgil!” She said. Gloria turned to her mother, “Why did you invite this whore?!” She demanded. “Ginger is here to support you!” Drina pointed out, “And Concesa is here too…” But Gloria cut her off: “WHY DO YOU ALWAYS TAKE HER SIDE?! YOU JUST WANT TO GET RID OF ME, ADMIT IT—YOU HATE ME DON’T YOU?!” She was about to advance when Concesa pulled her away, Ginger comforted Drina who was crying. “I’M SORRY FOR EVERYTHING! PLEASE FORGIVE ME, MOMMY!” Gloria screamed. Once she was being lead away; Ginger pat Drina’s shoulder. “I feel so bad all the time!” Drina sobbed. The next day; Gloria was brought up to her therapist who asked her, “Gloria, can you tell me why you’re here?” And Gloria speaks to the therapist. After a while after the sessions; Gloria was in the passenger seat while Concesa was driving. “Life is a wonderland, I could go ask Alice.” Gloria said. “I’m sure she’ll lead you down the rabbit hole.” Concesa said dully. It was then things went crazy: This poor boy. Ginger Rozen felt bad for him when she read his file. Turley Blume had been forced to watch the murder of his entire family and killed the murderer himself. He was unable to handle it and his mind slowly broke. This kid was only 10 when it happened! Turley had been appointed for her caring nature and the ability to sympathize. Ginger had to go to the Hospital Wing, as he had been attacked by one of the other patients, she felt so bad! Ginger pushed open the door and approached the hospital bed. There was a creaking sound. She stared at the kid. "Hey, hey..." Ginger whisper, trying not to alarm him. “I'm the new caretaker. I'll be looking after you.” Turley shook for a moment before nodding slowly. The guards watch both of them carefully. Ginger jumps as Turley suddenly begins to sob. Ginger reaches out carefully and take his hand. He clasps her hand, crying softly. Ginger smiles. She blinks as he shakes his head and reaches out toward her face. He finishes and pulls back. Ginger yelp as he suddenly hugs her. She hears him whispering. "Please... please...please...please...Please don't leave me." One day; Turley was kidnapped by a psychopath who brutally tortured and debauched the young kid until Ginger Rozen and the police force found them as they arrested the psycho and rescued Turley who cried uncontrollably. Court day as a voice announced: "All rise." The guards wait for everyone-except the judge- to stand. They do as the voice announced again, "Court is now in session. Please be seated." After the opening statements about the criminal himself, witnesses are called to testify about what they know about the case. Sometimes the attorneys want to show physical things—like a weapon or a photograph—to the jury. These things are called exhibits. Turley got a chance to testify but broke down many times as it was tough for him to talk about it. And then, the criminal made himself look like the victim. Finally; the jury may only consider an exhibit if the judge admits the exhibit into evidence when they meet to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. "Will the defendant please stand? Has the jury reached a unanimous verdict?"Asked the judge. Foreperson replies with, "We have. The jury finds the defendant guilty." Relief for Turley was around, the criminal was shocked by this while the judge said, “The jury is thanked and excused. Court is adjourned." The next day, the bastard is sentenced to two months and with good behavior, he might get paroled. But the mother and children were in disbelief by this. Later; the doors opened, heads turned and Turley saw that bastard smirking at her. He called out in an overly saccharine tone: "I'll be waiting for you, Turley my boy! And your sweet little family too!" He was being lead away by the guards. Laughing. But Ginger thought to herself angrily while watching him go: "No, the only that awaits for you is you!" A few years later at a fair; Ginger is moving through the crowd. That’s when she saw a young teenager with black hair, slightly red lips and pale skin. Ginger felt her mouth upturn in a smile, “And here I was expecting a frail, scared boy.” She thought. Just then; Gloria appears and uses her magic powers to take on the Savages and made her way towards Turley. “Nice to meet you Turley Blume.” Gloria murmured, she leaned in and kissed him on the lips. Ginger and Concesa stared in shock. “The hell?” Concesa gasped. Gloria pulled away and bids him farewell. Later at night, Turley was trying to sleep when he thought he heard something and turned to see Gloria beside him. Turley almost jumped out of his skin but caught his breath. “Gloria? What are you doing here?” Turley gasped. Gloria smiled, “I missed you.” She said and lean over to kiss him on the mouth again. A few moments later; Gloria lies beside Turley, she was wearing a pink night shirt and blue shorts while Turley is in a gray shirt and black shorts that reached his knees. Turley was half asleep as Gloria gazed at his eternal loveliness as she grazed his face and smiled at him. “Turley, do you think I’m beautiful?” Gloria asked. Turley shrugged, “I see you for who you are.” He answered. “Do you?” Gloria asked. Turley nodded, Gloria smiled and hugged him. “You’re not the other boys, Turley.” She squealed. She pulled him close while saying seductively, “You want me?” Gloria purred. “Gloria…I know how you get when you get upset…” Turley tries to say but Gloria snapped: “You don’t know shit!” She calmed down while she calmed down, she apologized and hugged him. One day, things changed. Gloria was looking at the fruit in the vendor, she was wearing a top that shows her cleavage peeking out. She regretted wearing this; she bought the fruit and took a bite as she took a seat. When she felt a shadow upon her; she saw some rugged looking guy and asked, “This seat taken?” Gloria watched him, “No.” She said. He sat across from her, looking at her pretty body. “What you doing Friday night?” He asked. Gloria shrugged, “Washing my hair.” She quipped sarcastically. “No. You're doing that Friday night.” The guy said. Gloria looked surprised, “Oh, am I?” She said. “Friday night, you're gonna meet me here at 8 o'clock. With clean hair, red corset top, black boyshorts and red lipstick.” The guy said. Gloria eyed him suspiciously, “And where exactly are we going that I need to have clean hair, red corset top, black boyshorts and red lipstick?” She inquired. “Trust me babe, here.” The guy said, he hands her something with an address that says CLUB MINXX. “Don’t be late.” He said. Later, Gloria told Vetaria about the guy and Vetaria had an idea to make them want her in order to trap them. “Make them want me?” Gloria asked. “Make them want you!” Vetaria cheered. “Yeah, make them want me?” Gloria teased. On Friday night; Gloria arrived at Club Minxx where she met the ruggish looking guy who seemed attractive looking and he wasn’t the only there. “Hello boys, I’m Gloria.” She greeted. She noticed the ruggish attractive guy name Viorel, his boys are his brothers—Bilal and Wildang. It was then inside of Club Minxx, there was nobody in there and Gloria decides to cavort on the pole, pretending to be a pole dancer! Upon the stage; Gloria playfully swing on the pole and she did some faux moves of her arms behind her as she went down as she threw her hair back in a dramatic fashion and twirl on the pole. Gloria came back up, hands together on the pole and try to look sexy yet mysterious. Viorel watched intensely with a demure grin on his face. It was then; Gloria dropped her knees to the floor and her hands to the sky. Then, she dropped from the stage and made her way to Bilal who pulled her in to a kiss hard. Gloria was shocked but then did something crazy: Gloria bites Bilal’s bottom lip in the process of the kiss, she bit him so hard that she drew blood, Bilal staggers back and stares at Gloria who licks her lips seductively while smiling. Bilal felt his smile twisting up, he laughs: “Fuck! You got fire power! Not bad!” He retorted. Gloria tossed her head and walked off while Bilal stared at her. Viorel snapped him out of his reverie, “Don't you wanna ask your new friend to join us?” He asked urgently. Bilal nodded, still dazed. “Yeah.” He replied. “Well, then ask her, dumb ass.” Viorel said, gesturing to her. Bilal grinned, “Hey baby, would you care to join us?” He said. “Sure, with pleasure.” Gloria said. Gloria sits down next to Bilal. Bilal pours her a drink. “Bilal, you lucky bastard! Now, little lady, you could of just as easily done that to me. Whoa Nelly! You got me feeling harder as a Big Bad Wolf pull down a dress and squeeze some titties.” The guys laughed, Gloria smiled a little uneasy but played it off cool. “So Glinda…” Bilal said. Gloria’s smile faded, “It’s Gloria.” She said. “Whatever, you’re a pretty girl…” Bilal said, laughing. Offended; Gloria pulled out a knife and carved her name on the table, much to their surprise. “G-L-O-R-I-A. That’s my name. Don’t wear it out or I’ll make you buy me another one, we clear?” She snapped. Bilal was shocked, “Crystal.” He managed to say. “Goodie.” Gloria said leaning back satisfied. Just then, Phyllis came in as she was bleeding and came to her brothers, who were shocked. Gloria then saw people coming in brandishing weapons of chainsaws, knives and sharp objects as they try to attack with brutal force. Gloria was shocked, she got away as these people didn’t target her—only at the family! She looked up and saw a blonde haired girl who was looking down with dark eyes and a sinister grin. Gloria saw the girl was motioning to her to escape and Gloria does so. She finds a note left for her and it reads: “Hello, my name is Veronica Pryde. And I’ll be your suicide blonde for tonight.” On Saturday; Concesa was lying in bed when she thought she heard something so she gets up, puts on her robe, takes a can of mace and a knife as she prepared herself. While looking around carefully; Concesa felt herself pinned against the wall with a harsh voice in her ear say: “You’re so dead!” Concesa struggled against the intruder and used her mace against her attacker while escaping, taking her phone and locking herself in the bathroom while she called the police. She could hear banging on the door, the intruder was screaming and threatening however Concesa was talking to the operator. Just then, she heard noises and was shocked to hear Gloria screaming: “Get away from her you psychotic fucker!” There was scampering and Gloria was shouting, “GET BACK HERE….Dammit!” The police arrived as they questioned the girls and searched the property but they found something that had a piece of paper that says something that made Concesa shuddered: “CONNIE, YOU MAKE ME WET!” Concesa felt dread upon her and Gloria was shocked, she asked her what was the matter. While in her room; Concesa remembered it was only yesterday: She was only about 12 years old where she and her family with Veronica Pryde and her family. Concesa and Veronica were best friends as they did everything together, since they were kids but it was then on this night would changed everything: There was a hard knock at the door so Estelle Pryde, Veronica’s mother, went to go answer it and that’s when it happened: Estelle let out a scream, it was all a blur however Concesa, Veronica, Ginger, Beryl, Arpeggius, Estelle, Octavio and the rest of Veronica’s siblings were held hostage by Vermissimo Ingerson and his family. Apparently; Vermissimo was supposed to get his money soon by Arpeggius but never did. Arpeggius claimed that he was going to however he was beaten up by Vermissimo, who called him a liar. As punishment; Vermissimo murdered Octavio and the other kids as Estelle and Veronica watched in terror. It was then the sons—Mamon, Beltane, Viorel, Bilal and Wilding took a perverted interest in Concesa, Veronica and Ginger so Vermissimo let them have their sick fun but only if they don’t kill them. Beltane and Mamon took Ginger while Wilding and Viorel took Veronica—both girls were begging and crying as they were being dragged away. It was then Concesa realized Bilal was standing over her, “Get up dollface! Move!” He demanded. Concesa slowly rose up for she didn’t have a choice. Bilal grabbed her arm, “Don’t try anything!” He started to growl but Concesa pulled away, “GET OFF ME!!! I’M GOING ALL RIGHT?!” She screamed. She glanced at her mother and her father who were torn up but Concesa looked upset as she walked down the hall to the study room. The door shut behind her. “Listen doll, like I said--don’t try anything. I’m a horny boy who just wants to get laid. Now then…Take off your clothes.” Bilal said. Concesa was nervous and she was going to strip off quickly to get it over with but Bilal said to her, “Uh-uh. Slowly.” Concesa looked at him, “You’re so desperate aren’t you?” She remarked. Then, she heard screaming and Bilal leered sinisterly: “Looks like they’re having fun.” He said. Painfully upset for her life and her friends; Concesa removed her bra and stood there, her face red with shame. Bilal’s mouth curved into a smile, “Fuck doll, you got some tits there. Puberty’s been good to ya huh?” He retorted. “I’m 12 years old.” Concesa said shyly. Bilal let out a wolf whistle: “You’re almost a teenager, hot damn! Well Honey Bunny, today’s you’re lucky day.” He said. He walked close to her and eyeing her body. Bilal noticed she didn’t take off her panties so he did so and unzip his pants, Concesa felt herself panting a little with anxiety. “Sa matter? You’re not gonna scream on me, are ya?” Bilal muttered. Concesa shook her head, “Mmm—mmm.” She said but felt tears in her eyes streaming down. “Aw c’mon baby, my dick’s pretty wet….” Bilal said, laughing and then he started. Concesa leaned against the wall, she didn’t want to scream but it hurts. “Cum Connie, I love to hear you breathing. I hope to God you’ll never leave me.” Whispered Bilal. As he was raping her; Concesa noticed Phyllis, the sister, watching with a blank stare but her eyes filled with tears and she looked away. Later; Concesa, Ginger and Veronica were brought back in their defiled clothes while crying however they watched as Vermissimo murdered Beryl and Arpeggius as well as Estelle Pryde! It was then Veronica lost her shit, she broke free from her rapists and attacked Vermissimo; pummeling him. She was like a monster, Concesa had never seen her like this. Viorel, Bilal, Mamon, Beltane and Wilding try to stop her however Veronica halted them with her mind controlling powers and said these chilling words: “You said I’m a suicide blonde? Well boys, I’m Veronica Pryde and I’m your suicide blonde. It only takes a drop of cruelty to fuck up and make her evil. Think twice before you rape a girl like ME!” Concesa begin crying after relieving that memory. “Oh god, Vera! Where are you?” She sobbed. In the present of a theatre; Bilal noticed Veronica upon the balcony floor above during the gruesome play, he didn’t recognized her from those years ago. He recognized her foxy face, eyes of a lioness, plump lips and a nice figure. Bilal smirked, he could see this sexy kitten had been hiding all this time. “Fuck, she’s hot.” Bilal muttered. He excused himself and came beside her. “Got a taste for violence eh?” Bilal asked. Veronica laughed, “Why yes, I happen to love Phantom’s Gore. I’m no savage but this play captured my heart with its story, violence and passion.” She said. Bilal smiled as he said, “That sounds sexy, well the play you described it sounds sexy.” Veronica held her hand out, “I’m Tania.” She said. “Bilal.” Replied Bilal. Veronica gestured to the other pretty girls, “You’ve seen any pretty things around here?” She joked. “You. So far.” Said Bilal. Veronica smirked, pretending to blush. “Well, enjoy the show.” She said. The play begins off with its story before getting to violence and the passion. Watching the gory parts in the play; Veronica was aroused by the violence of blood spraying and oozing, Bilal saw her legs twitch and her feet curled up a bit. He was quite surprised, he felt his hormones swirl as he reach over to rub her ass tenderly while gently fingering it. Veronica let out a soft moan, Bilal didn’t stop even when there were red splashes and vital organs popping. Veronica tilt her head, she arched her back slightly and let out a horse-whining gasp from her lips. Bilal smirked this sexy grin, “This kind of carnage makes you horny huh sexy kitty? If I make you cum with this intensity going on as corpuscles are sliced open, you think that will do nicely? ‘Cause I’m gonna blow my load over watching you grind your hips at the fucking ultraviolence, sweet babe. I’m going all the way…” He muttered. Veronica smiled, “Oh my god….Don’t stop….Oh--!” She said softly. He doesn’t stop. As he was doing this; Veronica has sick fantasies of murdering the bad role models: She rips the heart out of Viorel's chest, and then hoists the still beating organ in the air in triumph. Veronica splits Bilal's head and spinal cord from his shoulders and repeatedly punches him each with a splash of blood and guts before pulling his legs and torso off. Veronica use a chest-mounted metal claw to grab Mamon and slam her to the floor repeatedly before eating his through her chest compartment and Mamon was now vomiting out chunks of blood and viscera. She had wires cutting deeply into her, which traces of stomach acid were leaked out. Veronica sadistically pushed Beltane's face into the knives while making her fall into razor wire. Veronica also had other people is chained to a bed and torn limb from limb. Her hair has been threaded into gears and when the device starts, it begins to pull her hair to the point her scalp is peeled back. Veronica has Vermissimo and his family chained to a children's carousel redecorated with gory body parts and blood, and every time it stops, a spring-loaded shotgun fires a bullet, killing the person in front of it. She tortures Vermissimo with a screw that comes straight down through his hand and triggers a rack of needles to pump his body full of acid, dissolving his body from the inside out. Back in reality; Veronica screamed out an orgasm and laughs while walking away from Bilal, who was shocked until a smirk appeared on his face. While in her fantasy world; Gloria felt someone behind her and jumped a little but glared at who it was. It was the Bogeyman! “You've gone quite mangy, Bogeyman... but your grin's a comfort.” Gloria remarked. Bogeyman spoke in a snarky, smooth and grim tone of voice: “And you've picked up a bit of an attitude, still curious and willing to learn, I hope.” Gloria shrugged, “I never thought I’d see you, you look like a character from a creepy children’s game that should be banished from their memories forever.” She taunted a little. Bogeyman laughed, “I am the keeper of the nightmare side of your mind, and a loyal servant. You must solve my riddle, or risk your health.” He said, “Are you ready for one of my riddles? I love a good challenge.” Gloria crossed her arms, “Bring it on!” She declared. Bogeyman snickered and recited: “It's been around for millions of years, but is never more than a month old. What is it?” Gloria smiled, “The moon!” She said with sarcastic-enthusiasm. “Rats, you're right. You may have won this time, but I'll get you--No, I'll stump you...next time. Hmm, it's too bad if you lost, that would've have cost you your health but beware the terrors ahead darling Gloria.” The Bogeyman remarked, and he swiftly went away. So Gloria looks around and saw crazy things: Melting clocks that resemble fish, black and white swirls, a picture with water pouring out, people blending in like camouflage that keep appearing and disappearing. It was rather insane really. But it got scarier as Gloria looked up as she was terrified to see a creature with beady eyes and tons of sharp tiny little teeth. Then, she saw a giant bloody skull for a head, a screaming oily corpse, a dead bride in the skeletal state and a woman with beady eyes, a jaw like an orangutan, and an alien-esque slit-like mouth curved into a vague smile. Gloria runs away! While on her walk; Gloria saw birds turned their heads towards her. She felt unnerved by this, she saw her worst fears as enemies wielding sharp objects; they have faces so intimidating as they were very nightmarish! Their voices are incoherent, muffled and demonic that frightened her! All people she knew were now resentful, their eyes were bloodshot, depressed because of the blood trails they left behind. She begins to hear dreadful voices, she knew the faces were not what she remembered: Angry, upset glances and enemies shouting while waving their blood stained weapons as one of the dismembered limbs were what the enemy legion were holding in their hands. Everyone she knew and cared about was whimpering as they were bleeding profusely. Some were begging to be let go but they were already decapitated. Gloria was helpless as she felt the carnage sprayed everyone, some blood got in her mouth and she begins to gag by the metallic-like scent. And then, a funeral where she saw everybody dressed in black. A dirge was playing that sounded dawdling yet melancholia. There were gravestones with names of each marked with ‘Rest in Peace’, however the music halted as Gloria felt all eyes on her as they glared at her. Gloria was so scared that she ran away in fear. There were more terrors: Bus stuck on the tracks, the driver couldn’t get out and the kids screamed and cried hysterically but the conductor of the train only laughed horribly! The train crashed into the bus, the headless children picked up their bloodied heads and carried them. The driver was alive nevertheless the headless children and the conductor were pulling his limbs off while laughing and chanting words: “KILL! OBEY! MULTIPLY! DIE!” The conductor was still laughing at the bus driver’s miserable death while covered in blood and holding a knife; they turned and saw Gloria who ran off. Two children were playing in the front yard when the father sighs as he says, “It’s such a shame.” There was the word murder written all over the house, the father pulled out a knife from his neck and hacks away at the mother, who screams her last words were: “BURN IN HELL!!!” And the father died from his stab wounds. The children were depressed when the brother has a noose around his neck and standing on a chair, the chair was knocked over and the brother is choking to death. The sister screams, she is then crying and then her crying eyes begin to glow as she said, “You never see us every day, Gloria Virgil, so one of these days, you will regret this!” Gloria was terrified, she took a step back as she turned away after hearing low growls and she walks faster but stayed calm. Just then, Gloria came across a path with dark skies and saw gravesites as well as mutilated bodies and really disturbing Halloween decorations that were one of Gloria’s fears! Gloria felt eyes upon her, they were staring at her with creepy eyes gawped into her soul, she was shaken. She was too scared to move. “Gloria!!!” A voice exclaimed, Gloria was shocked to see monsters with twisted faces and gnarled bodies. “Oh my god…No…!” Gloria whimpered. The monsters leered over at her, “Come Gloria, don’t you want to play?” They said in the demonic voices. Scared; Gloria ran off in fear however she heard the voices trailing behind her. “Death is the only way out, Miss Virgil.” A shrill inhuman voice spoke out. “Hell awaits for you, Miss Virgil.” Shrieked another growling voice. Gloria ran faster, her legs were getting tired but she did not stop for a break. “I CAN CRITICIZE YOU ALL I WANT TO, YOU BITCH!!! YOU ARE NOTHING!!!” yelled another infernal voice. “Nobody wants you!” a third voice that was chilling to the bone rasped out. “Let us tear your sweet flesh apart, your delicate flesh!” The voices say in unison. A female voice from the depths of hell cried out: “I want you, Miss Virgil! GLORIA!!!” Gloria screamed and woke up from her sleep as she realized it was all a dream and begins to sing to herself softly: “I’m a little dormouse, sleep as heck. Here are my riddles, here is my tail. What I say in my sleep is nonsense. Put me in the pot and let me rot….The futsy, putsy birdy was laying her blue eggs; here comes a giantess and the birdy squawks for help. She said it’s a serpent but she’s sadly mistaken! And the futsy, putsy birdy went back to laying her eggs….Ring around the Mushroom, pocketful of sweet treats. Eat me, drink me, don’t know which one…. Ring around the Mushroom, what do you suppose we can do about the Bandersnatch in which we die?....Ring around the Mushroom, the Jabberwocky---he knows me. Flowers surround me, I can’t escape…I am the Walrus, I am the Carpenter and we killed a bunch of oysters. The time has come to butcher all the clams in the sea, that time has come now!....Here comes the Turtle, crying his eyes out. Why couldn’t he join the dance my dear? They mocked him, he wasn’t comforted and thus the Mock Turtle cried his eyes out….Can you see me? Can you see me? Cheshire Cat, Cheshire Cat. Lost in the wilderness, lost in the wilderness. We’re all mad, we’re all mad…The duchess had a cute baby, cute baby, cute baby. The duchess had a cute baby and abuses that poor kid. She throws that little infant boy, that little infant boy, that little infant boy. She throws that little infant boy for being so darn loud! The baby turns into a little pig, a little pig, a little pig. The baby turns into a little pig for it is cursed! The duchess is an ugly hag, ugly hag, ugly hag. The duchess is an ugly hag and doesn’t give a darn!...God save us from the Queen, sweet mercy from our vicious queen. O thee to be! Witness the heads that roll, madness bloody undertone. All tyranny we fear of her, her death is to be burned. Her reign is a wrath to us, down the Evil Queen.” A week later, Drina was going to the airplane and was preparing herself. “I’m going to Sun Island to testify, can I trust you to be on your best behavior while I’m gone?” Drina asked. “Yes, I’ll behave. I’ll be good to Concesa.” Gloria replied. Drina nodded, “OK. I love you.” She said. “Love you more, be careful.” Gloria said. “I will honey, you know I will.” Drina said. Mother and daughter hugged while Concesa wished Drina luck and Drina was gone. After awhile of hearing Drina had landed safely; Gloria and Concesa spent a girl’s day together. They talked for a bit where Gloria brings up how much she’s scared of going back to the girl she ‘didn’t like’. Concesa reassures she won’t and believe in her doing good things. Just then, it was madness: Viorel, Bilal, Wilding, Phyllis, Beltane and Mamon told the crowd of people that most of them were gonna die! They listed the names and Concesa Rozen was one of them. Gloria begin to sob, it was then a commotion. Thus; it ignite confusion and panic as Concesa and Gloria escaped as Phyllis helped them both escaped from them but Phyllis try to make sure she wouldn’t be suspected of helping them escape. While evading; Concesa and Gloria ran into storage of blood vials as they were nearly attacked but one of the vials loosen while splashing in Gloria’s face. She then felt her vision blurry and her hand slashed at the enemy who cried out in pain. Gloria felt her eyes rolled back and she try to compose herself, “Gloria? Did you get any in your eyes?” Concesa asked, concerned. Hands around Gloria’s face as she blacked out. Later; Gloria woke up back in the house as Concesa and Turley were nursing her back to health but they research on Gloria’s condition and what they saw they couldn’t comprehend. “It turns out she’s a Maenad and a siren.” Turley replied. Concesa gasped, “What?” She asked. “She’s been this way since she was born.” Turley said. According to the research on sirens; the sirens are quite tall and that makes them look slimmer than they are, really. They have large, dark eyes and extremely fair skin. Their hair is dark and is longer than their bodies. However, they are completely human-looking. They are not part-fish, like mermaids. They have beautiful voices and sing songs that are about sadness and loneliness and their voices reach across miles and miles of stormy ocean. As for Maenads, the Maenads sweet and innocent however they are also varying shades of violent, unstable, and downright insane sides to them. In Greek mythology, maenads were the female followers of Dionysus and the most significant members of the Thiasus, the god's retinue. Their name literally translates as "raving ones".  Often the maenads were portrayed as inspired by Dionysus into a state of ecstatic frenzy through a combination of dancing and intoxication. During these rites, the maenads would dress in fawn skins and carry a thyrsus, a long stick wrapped in ivy or vine leaves and tipped with a pine cone. They would weave ivy-wreaths around their heads or wear a bull helmet in honor of their god, and often handle or wear snakes. The incidents they did of too much magic alcohol caused them to do horrific acts by tearing apart animals, children and sometimes men with their bare hands. They also killed poor Orpheus. A few weeks later; there was a young woman standing at the porch in front of a nice place of a castle mansion. “I’m sorry to trouble you; I just need a warm place for the night.” The mysterious woman said. “Uh, um…well….miss….” The maid stammered. “A woman of your social standards shouldn’t get soaked.” Phyllis said, appearing next to maid who stood back out of respect for her.  Phyllis reaches over to help her but could sense an aroma of powder fresh and inhale it. “Hmmm…You smell nice, what’s your name?” Phyllis purred. She turned to the maid and said, “This woman is to stay with us for one night. Understood?”  The maid agreed to her m’lady. As they were inside; the mysterious girl noticed the steel all around and examines it, “My how pretty this silver is.” The girl remarked. “Thank you, it’s the finest steel of ours. A great piece of metal.” Phyllis remarked. The girl grinned, “Gorgeous.” She muttered. While in the guest room; the mysterious girl heard a knock and turned to see the door open. A young lady with her hair in a ponytail appeared with a plate, “Are you hungry? This is for you.” She said. The mysterious girl smiled generously, “Why, thank you.” She said. She ate her meal but noticed something on the girl. She had a bruise on her cheek, this greatly troubled her. “What happened there?” the mysterious girl asked. The girl looks away, “It---it’s nothing!” She stammered. “I’m surprised you can still work.” The mysterious girl retorted. “That’s from a few days ago, it’s really nothing.” The girl said. Meanwhile; Jane is unsure where she is but then hides when she saw a guard and saw it was familiar. The guard spoke up, “This is Ingerson Corporation, what is your instructions?” Gloria gasped softly. She panicked a little but she covers her mouth. “Understood!” The guard said. Gloria slips back to Concesa, Vetaria and Nandalia who was looking around and Gloria grabbed Concesa’s shoulders. “It’s what I hate about not knowing where we are.” Gloria said. “What’s wrong?” Nandalia inquired. “Do you know where the hell we are?” Jane whispered. “No.” Concesa said confused. “Ingerson Corporation!” Gloria clarified. “Ingerson?!” Concesa gasped. “I propose we evacuate the building in a calm, orderly fashion. Quickly! Before the guards or leaders come!” Gloria instructed. “I propose—we jump in the ocean!” Concesa rasped. Meanwhile; the mysterious girl runs her hand across the metal, she looks at it and slowly a smile appear on her face. The metal shakes slightly and crinkles a little but not too much. In the meantime; Gloria, Concesa, Vetaria and Nandalia were trying to escape while not getting caught. “Any sign of them?” Concesa asked. “Uh-uh.” Gloria said. “OK, let’s move!” Concesa said urgently. They were trying to sneak around but then they accidentally bumped into someone—it was a guard and Gloria knocked him out. “HEY! WHO’S THERE?!” Viorel exclaimed, startling the girls and they hide in a narrow area as they kept hidden. They were waiting for him to leave. Vetaria accidentally clanged the gun against the metal, she froze. “Shit!” Vetaria rasped. “We’re screwed.” Whispered Gloria. “I thought I heard somebody…” Viorel’s voice said with a sneer. He then called out: “Come on out, whoever you are…You just crossed a dangerous line!” Concesa closed her eyes and braced for torture when she felt the building rumbling. Everyone was feeling the movement like there was an earthquake! “What the hell?!” Viorel exclaimed. “What’s going on?” Wildang demanded. Gloria pulled the other girls away from their hiding spot and tries to escape but saw Bilal who noticed them and grins psychotically, “You sluts are dead! SAY GOODBYE!!!” However; he felt the metal around his wrist cuffs and felt pain there as Gloria and her friends were shocked as they looked up to see their savior. The mysterious girl gestured to the other girls, “COME AT ME!!!” She instructed. Gloria, Concesa, Vetaria and Nandalia exchanged glances at each other. “Is she for real?” Concesa asked. Gloria shrugged, “Search me, let’s blow this creep show!” She asked. The mysterious girl leaped up to the ladder that leads to the roof while being followed behind but she never stopped. The girl was balancing on the edge of the cannon ledge and looked down when she heard Wildang’s sneering voice call out: “There’s no way out!” The mysterious girl felt fear inside her and feels scared. With courage; the mysterious girl took a leap of faith and then, she was gliding in the air and flew midair! Viorel, Bilal and Wildang were gaping in horror. The girl took out the elastic in her hair and shook her locks out. She smiled proudly. “I have the high ground, who’s laughing now?” She said. “Who the hell are you?” demanded Bilal. The mysterious girl smiled, “Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Kitra Thorn.” She said. “Well you’re so hot…Tell me how badly you want me to fuck you…” Viorel said with a perverted grin. “Get over here, big boy. Show me what you’re packing.” Kitra retorted. “That pretty little face deserves to get fucked ~!” Bilal said with a leer. Kitra smirked at him, “I adore how naughty you are.” She said. “You wanna know naughty? How about Blume Boy? He will feel the suffering like he did before!” Bilal taunted. Gloria freaked out when she heard this and nearly went crazy. “YOU DARE HURT TURLEY, I’LL KILL YOU ALL!!” Gloria screamed. Concesa pulled her away as they were retreating. So Kitra, Concesa, Nandalia, Vetaria and Gloria were discussing about getting away from here to Kinroo Blue for some help. “We have to get away from here as soon as possible.” Concesa muttered. Kitra smiled, “I…never had friends before.” She said. All the girls hugged each other. A week later; Kitra approached the citizens and spoke: “Everyone, I’d like you to meet…Sloane Perkins!” Kitra introduced. Leto Ridley was surprised, “Veronica?” He gasped. Veronica masked her nervous face with a smile, “Sorry, you got me confused with someone else.” She said. She turned and tried to leave when Leto touched her shoulder. “So many years have gone by.” Leto said softly. Veronica turned with a look of pain in her eyes, “I’m not the girl you knew.” She said. She turned and walked away.  Meanwhile; it was then Gloria heard of her old friends were injured. It seemed that the All Star Patriots that Kinroo Blue referred to them as were shown to be injured but they would recover soon but they were emotionally and psychologically damaged and Gloria was in disbelief: Alemath, Ivica, Robin, John, Will, David, Tucker, Marion, Hermes, Solon, Turan, Tinia, Orcus, Pherse, Selvans, Kerwin, Bruno, Blake, Jason, his Argo Team: Castor, Polion, Pelias, Atalia, Aekley, the Fate Graces, Trella, Sonam, Sanorello, and Pygmalion. There were rumors circulating these stories: Alemath Smith became a dictator while his younger brother Ivica has become his assistant still but he’s being abused verbally. Robin, John, Will, David and Tucker no longer the fearsome assassins as they developed into a depression. Marion has become an assassin while Trella became more dangerous and kills those that wronged her. Hermes and Solon were smoking weed, Turan and Tinia go in the back of the van to do sexual acts. And Orcus has grown up as he becomes paraphilic infantilism from zoophilia and BDSM bastards while he was forced to kill Selvans and Pherse. But it gets worse; Bruno always set up scams to get money from the neighborhood kids in an effort to escape the poverty he spent his whole life in. Bruno didn't have a proper father figure since his real father abandoned him and his mother shortly after he was born. With this, came the big brother he adored and idolized so very much despite the latter's abusive nature. After one of his scams went awry, Bruno was chased by the swindled children of the neighborhood, and ran to the lake and jumped into it. Bruno ends up drowning in that lake, and he soon joined the other deceased children in the afterlife. Even though he's no longer alive, Bruno still tried to chase after the money by continuing his swindling nature. Blake was preparing to attend college from a young age became the societal norm expectation, and was raised by very strict, controlling, emotionally distant parents. They pushed him to succeed academically, and to be perfectly cleanly and neat. He is believed to have died as a result of a gas leak causing an explosion with the burner from his chemistry set. Kerwin's father had died fighting in the war, and as a result his mother became distant and disconnected. To cope, Kerwin shut the world out and delved into the fantasy worlds of comic books and monster movies, which exploded in popularity during and after the war, in order to escape his unhappy life. Midge died in a freak car accident. Jason and his friends had gotten worse: Jason takes a lot of pride as he becomes arrogant and lets everybody where he came from while he is annoying, Castor desires money and becomes greedy, Polion lays in bed and doesn’t do much, Pelias begins to hate life as he hates his friends and has a lot of pain, Atalia is envious of Castor’s success as she plans to kill him all the time. And Aekley becomes overly indulged for food. The Fate Graces turned into washed up heroes and were soon forgotten: They had a new member but Rugby was dying after getting shot as his best friend begged Rugby’s companion to watch over him so they did as Rugby got to live but he was depressed when his best friend sacrificed himself for Rugby to live so his comrades did what they had to do but they knew Fate Graces wouldn’t be the same as they begin to spiraling into depression. Sonam hallucinates as he wants to keep his dead friends’ memories alive. Sanorello has become immortal as he seduced girls with fantasies and penetrated their bodies as well as their minds. And Pygmalion becomes a sorcerer while he kidnaps baby animals and brings it to a dark wizard in disguise to devour the baby animals! In reality, Gloria is going to the clinic while she’s in the waiting room and just then, she heard someone next to her: “…‘If you have serious thoughts about suicide, see your doctor immediately or contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline. This survey lets your health provider evaluate on your mental wellbeing.’” The guy said, reading from the booklet. Gloria looked at the guy, “People have problems that need to be improved in a positive way.” She remarked. The guy looks at her, “You got problems?” He asked. “Yeah? We all have problems. I was suicidal…But I don’t want to talk about it.” Gloria said. The guy was surprised, “You? Suicidal? You’re too nice.” He exclaimed. Gloria almost laughed, “Ha, I’m not that nice….Um, I have a question…Do you believe suicidal people go to hell?” She said seriously at the last part. The guy shrugged, “Don’t know, I’m not religious.” He said. “I am and I say that’s not true. You see, the people that killed themselves are taken to a place where they are cleansed from sin and then, they can finally enter Heaven.” Gloria clarified. The guy smiled with an impressed look on his face. “Sounds like you’re taking a beautiful look on things. I like that.” He said. Gloria beamed, “Thanks.” She said. Then looks over at the guy and asked, “So, what do you do?” The guy looks at her. “What do you mean?” He inquired. Gloria shrugged, “What do you do for a living?” She elucidated. The guy grinned matter-of-factly. “Why? So you can pretend like you’re interested?” He retorted. Gloria laughed softly and muttered, “All right, fine.” The guy was intrigued, “You have a kind of sick desolation in your giggle?” He reached over in his bag and Gloria noticed his shoes. “You got some slick Converse, baby.” Gloria complimented. The guy smirked and said: “Gamer.” Gloria looked at him quizzically, “What?” She asked. “I’m an experimental gamer, I am to test upcoming games. But hey, I ain’t spoiling shit!” The guy said, handing her the card. Gloria took it and looked at the card. Thus, this is how Gloria met…“Stark Ryder?” She asked. They talked for awhile and Gloria found him interesting. Later on, it seemed like a blur but Gloria lead Concesa down a rabbit hole of her wonderland…“Concesa! Concesa! Wake up, Concesa!” Gloria’s voice ring out. Concesa woke up with a start and looked around her, “Wha—Where are we?” She asked. Gloria smiled, holding out her hand. “Welcome to Kinroo Blue.” Concesa feebly took Gloria’s hand who lead her down as she said, “Come on.” She then manage to find her friends while smiling and introducing her friends--Hamlet Denholm, Laertes Odin, Hortia, Phobos, Deimos, Harmonia, Cariton, Elsdon, Lacreta, Tilian, Jasper, Viator, Heather, Sven, Romere, Juliet, Mercutio, Benvolio and Angela. Suddenly, dark storm clouds rolled in. Christopher Meek and the Ingersons grinning demonically. A powerful surge of energy ran though the sky and then, they appeared: Coco Robin, King Thrushbeard, Frau Holle, Godfather Death, Doctor Foster, Jack Horner, King Cole and his daughter Babe, The Black Eyed Children, Koschei, Scaramouche, Galileo, Bismillah and Beezlebub, Mephisto and Valak! Gloria and her friends were shocked by this! "Hey, little wuss." Koschei bent down towards Viator. "Boo." He said. Viator was startled. "AHHHHHH!" He screamed in terror and looked down at himself. "Shit! I just pissed myself." He blushed. The villains laughed as they mocked them. The ground was pounded on really hard, creating an earthquake around everyone. "Those bastards just got a bunch of other baddies!" Jasper exclaimed in surprise. "First, there was them," Romere comments. "And now there’s more than they used to be!" Juliet nods. "Bye, bye." Bilal mocked. Everyone shivered in terror. They're going to lose the game and become slaves for sure! Gloria turns to Concesa and said, "Eh. I think we might need a little bit of help." Moments later; Gloria and the gang were at the colosseum where they confronted the Ingersons as they had Kitra Thorn as hostrage, Viorel admitted of hurting the All Star Patriots and sheds no remorse. When Gloria learns of this, she flew into a rage and charges after them! “Let me at 'im! Let me at 'im!” Gloria screamed, Concesa held her back. “I'm gonna tear and rip them to pieces! I'm gonna kill them like a provoked badger! I'm going to annihilate you, I'm gonna f-ing strangle you! Make you bite the dust and bleed so much! And then, you'll close your eyes for good! You guys are so dead! Dead as a door nail!” Gloria ranted. She turned to her friends and pointed at them, “OK, then, after 'em! That's an order!” Concesa groaned, “Kill me, kill me now!” While the madness was going on; a figure in the shadows is watching the catastrophe so he quietly sneaks up on the guards and took a slash at them, murdering them all! Everyone turned to witness this badass laser sword wielding guy took out only 13 guards, then 7 of them! So this bad motherfucker slashed 20 guards in a blood bath! "Whoa!" Concesa gasped. "Who's that?!" Hamlet demanded. Kitra Thorn was stunned, "Stark Ryder..." She muttered. Gloria grinned, "It's him!" She gasped. Concesa turned to Gloria, "Who?" She asked. Stark then leaped over and took Kitra into his arms while carrying her off. But Phyllis stopped him. "Wait a moment! You can't take her away from here!" Phyllis pointed out. Stark turned around as he cocked his head to the side, "I can't? Why?" He inquired. Phyllis gave him a devilish sexy grin, "She had just invited us here. You can't just carry her off!" She said. Viorel, Bilal and Wildang smirked down at the newcomer. Now it was Stark's turn to give a smirk and said, "A volunteer, eh? Well....Can everyone join this battle royale?" As he said this; Stark gestured to the legion of heroes. "WHAT?!" Everyone chorused in shocked. Viorel, Bilal and Wildang were shocked. Phyllis's eyes sparkled and lean over as if she was enjoying a good show. Gloria giggled, "Holy shit." She whispered. Kitra smiled at Stark, "You mean it?" She asked incredulously. Stark turned to her, "Yeah, you don't have a problem with it--Do ya?" He asked. Kitra shook her head while replying: "Uh uh." She was smiling from ear to ear. "You don't have a say in this!" Viorel claimed. Stark placed Kitra down and puts his hands to his hips with arrogance and confidence, "Actually, I do! Ask my boss. You guys are bunch of ass clowns and fucking liars!" He said. And thus, a fight broke out while Gloria tries to escape but Bilal confronts her. “You little bitch are in trouble! You tough now? Not anymore!” He said. He grabbed her by the chin from underneath and squeezed her cheeks, “Now you listen to me, you crazy slut! You will belong to me and I don’t care what you say! You will renounced yourself as the Fucking Heroine of Kinroo Blue!” Bilal hissed. “I WILL NOT!!!” Gloria screamed, breaking free from Bilal’s grasp by slapping him. Bilal cried out in pain while shouting, “How dare you!!!” Gloria glared at him and exclaimed at the brothers, “IF YOU THINK I’M GONNA STAND BY AND WATCH YOU ASSHOLES DO THIS TO OTHER PEOPLE THUS YOU ARE DREAMING!!!” Wildang glared at her and said, “You are a failure, someone like you needs to be put in her place! You are a whore, a little wide eyed virgin and she should keep her friggin’ mouth shut…!” Just then, someone came to Gloria’s rescue! “Oy! What the bloody hell is going on ‘ere?” demanded a voice. Everyone turned to see a slick guy in a suit and trench-coat. “How the hell did you get in here?” Viorel demanded. The guy stepped forward as he spat out: “I’m Sir Junaid McFucker! Who the fuck are you?” Wildang smirked, “I’m Wildang Ingerson and these my brothers—Viorel and Bilal. And we…” He said but Junaid cut him off: “Well Wildang Ingerson, where are ya manners? That's not nice to talk to a lady, you naughty boy!” Gloria recognized the guy, it was Junaid McCartney! However; it was then the Ingersons were confronted by a woman with a gun, “You’re not going anywhere until you apologize!” She demanded. Bilal let out a wolf whistle, “Baby’s got tits.” He retorted. Gloria looked at the woman, she was surprised to see who it was: Fatima Montez! She’s from a corporation—The Resistance Bureau! In the fight against Junaid and Fatima; the Ingersons escaped while Gloria and the others escaped others. Meanwhile at a brothel; Veronica was prepped by the girl for prostitution but it was a scam on Veronica and the other foreign girls to help her. They begin to talk to her while trying to set up a plan. “When he gets close, don’t be afraid to strike. You’ll get the upper hand than he will. He must be at his vulnerable.” A Russian girl said. “I know what to do, leave me alone will ya?” Veronica snapped. An Irish girl retorted: “Well don’t act like you do, you’ll be caught off guard that way!” A French girl tapped her on the shoulder, “Veronica, you should hit at his groin. Y’know, his weak spot.” She suggested. Veronica laughed while saying, “I know, I know all that.” That’s when a Spanish girl gave her something. Veronica was curious, “What's this?” She asked. “Open it and see.” The Spanish girl said. Veronica did so and gasped softly in amazement, the Spanish girl beamed while she replied: “This is guaranteed to bring you luck tonight. You also need weapons of nunchucks and plenty nine o’ tails to elaborate the condition.” Veronica hugged the Spanish girl and thanked her. Meanwhile; the men were finishing dinner and were complimenting on the food. “That was good.” One of the men said. The girl in the middle said, “You better enjoy it.  It's coming out of your paycheck.” The men were disgusted: “Aww, hell no!” They groaned. The girl in the middle turned to Beltane, “Did you hear about the murder of that poor soul? They say it was an accident.” She said. Beltane scoffed, “Accident? That's the sap's fault. One rule, ever play with weapons.” He retorted. The others laughed. Meanwhile; Veronica was doing her make up as another girl, an African American, was braiding her hair. But it was a difficult process. “Sit down, sugar, it's easier.” Said the African American girl. A Southern Belle came in to ask, “Honey, you want me to help you with anything?” Veronica shook her head, “I can do it myself.” She said. “All right.” The Southern Belle said and left the room. A Jewish girl looked at Veronica longingly and sighed, “God, I remember it was yesterday when she was a little girl, now she's a hell raiser to the Ingerson clan.” She remarked. The African American girl laughed while she said: “Shit, girl! She's been a hell raiser since that family destroyed her!” Veronica put on make-up and jewelry while smiling darkly. Soon, Veronica strolled in as the men grinned in amazement.  “An angel, bona fide. Beautiful isn't she?” The girl in the middle said, with a smirk on her face. One of the men whispered: “Who is she?” The girl rolled her eyes, “Must I repeat myself? She's a flower in bloom. The finest delicacy Cloud Castle has to offer, and it's her wish that one of you gentlemen be the first.” She said. Once Veronica was lead away, the gentlemen applauded and Veronica went to the back to change her clothes. “If you'll all join me in the parlor, you'll get your opportunity.” The girl’s voice said. Veronica changed her clothes swiftly as she mutters to the girls, “Come on, quick. Come on.” She got dressed and sauntered into the parlor where she sat there and ignored the glances of those perverted eyes. “What am I bidding, gentlemen?” The girl asked. One of the men sneered, “Don't we get a look before we buy?” He asked. The girl gave him a look, “You can look all you want. Just don't break the merchandise.” She retorted. The men laughed and another said: “Hey, how do we know she’s an angel?” The girl scoffed, “Have I ever lied to you before? Satisfaction guaranteed. Well, gentlemen, I'm getting impatient.” She said. One man cried out, “I'll bid a hundred dollars.” Another exclaimed, “I'm bidding two hundred.” A third shouted, “Three hundred!” The men chuckled, “Oh, well, now.” They said. “Remember, gentlemen, she's as fresh as a baby's lips.” The girl said. “Will you take a check?” A man asked. The girl rolled her eyes again, “What would I do with a check?” She snapped. “Cash. I got cash. A thousand bucks.” Beltane said. The others are shocked, one of them complained: “Hey, this is kind of out of our league. We don't have that kind of money.” Another said, “Look, this is our night. You weren't invited here.” Then, the men argued. “Who do you think you are?” One said. “Hey, watch what you're doing!” The other said. But the girl didn’t have time for this, “Sold to the man with a thousand cash.” She said. The men applauded and cheered. A Muslim girl came over and whispered to Veronica, “Do not give him any argument.” She winked and pat her shoulder. Beltane came over and smiled at her, Veronica smiled. “I'm glad it's you.” She purred. Beltane looked her over, “Why are you glad it's me?” He inquired. Veronica smiled, “Well...you look nice, and you have a nice chest. I can feel the steam inside me right through my dress.” She said. Beltane puts an arm around Veronica and they went up to the room. “Let him have his young peach.” One of the men remarked. Beltane smirked, “I like my fruit ripe, eh?” He said. Viorel called out to Veronica, “When you're done with that, you should come and hang out with us.” He laughed along with the others. Later; Beltane is found dead in the gutter and his body was in the morgue. Meanwhile, Veronica and the girl were talking. “So, you’re basically sleeping with the enemy.” The girl said. Veronica smirked, “Sounds like the movie title.” She replied. “Yeah, the domestic violent marriage between mean husband and vulnerable wife.” The girl clarified. “She faked her death.” Veronica noted. “He finds out.” The girl said. “She fronts him in the end.” Veronica replied. Veronica smiled and held a picture of Gloria, “We have found our champion to help us.” She replied. “Yes, we have.” The girl agreed. “Are you ready, Evolet?” Veronica asked. “Yes, I am.” Evolet said.