The Alpha and Her Mage

Chapter 2

Marcel:

  “Drinks on me everyone” I yelled out to my group. They all replied with praises and threw their glasses in the air. I had a lot to celebrate because I passed all my finals with flying colors which wasn't easy at all. MED school was a b***h but now we are finally finished and my next stop is my internship at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Today is my last day before I head back to Savannah, and I am going to party hard tonight. I’m most likely going to have a killer hangover, but that’s tomorrow's problem. I’m going to celebrate by getting drunk with my classmates and try to get laid. Due to all these exams and papers, I haven’t had s*x in months and now that exams are over, so too is my temporary celibacy.

  Soccer was playing on the big screen TV. I will never get use to calling it football like the Europeans do, even though it does make more sense to call it football. My brother is a huge Cowboys fan, so if I ever come back calling soccer, football, the man might try “throwing hands” with me. Presently, living and studying in Germany has been an adventure. I truly love Europe so I’m having the time of my life.  I’m so glad that I chose to go to MED School here. I’ve been traveling all over this side of the world, not only learning about medicine, but about magic and art also. I have a minor degree in art and history which comes in quite handy because I’m a powerful mage also. Unfortunately, I haven’t used my powers for anything other than medical purposes in a long time.

  While attending University in Germany I got to travel a lot through field study for my history and art classes. I considered myself a pretty good artist because I’ve been drawing since I was a child when my father put a paint brush in my hand and told me to draw what I was feeling. It was his way of helping me find something that I was passionate about besides magic. He didn't want me to be consumed with one interest for the rest of my life. Incidentally, I haven’t actually picked up a paint brush or really drew anything in years. Truth to be told, I have not ignited that spark since what took place back home in New York City. I shook my head as if the memories could fall out and even though I don't want to remember, I still can’t believe it happened.  I let someone manipulate me into making some bad decisions all because of my own arrogance.

  The waitress came over with our shots on a tray and I thanked her in German by saying: “Danka”.  Ahh! I said as I tasted my drink. This is just what I need to send those bad memories far far away. I dropped a 20 Euro bill on the tray and told her to keep the change. Normally, you’re not supposed to tip in Germany restaurants and bars but we come here all the time so I know the waitress plus I am celebrating too. 

“Hello Marcel” a woman’s voice behind me said in a very seductive but distinct German accent. I turned to see one of my classmates and from time to time f**k buddy approaching me.

“Hannah, it’s always nice to see you,” I said, giving her my famous charming smile that women love so much.

“Congrats on passing your exams, I’m guessing that now you will have more time for one on one some fun activities” she said as she sat in my lap. It’s been a few months since I last had s*x and Hannah is the easiest way to get back in the saddle. She is cute and has a  really nice body which knows how to use well.  

             Hannah and I met at the beginning of the year in art class. In the beginning, Hannah was very forward by telling me how she found me to very attractive and wouldn't mind seeing what our friendship will develop into. I told that her I don’t do relationships but she was completely okay with that as she didn't as well. Over the months, Hannah and I enjoyed a friends with benefits kinda situation and whenever we weren’t seeing anyone we would hooked up from time to time. Our hookups normally works great for me because I’m not the type of guy that sleeps with more than one girl at a time.

             I ran my hands through her brown hair and tucked a few strands of hair behind her ear then allowed my fingers brushed against her rosy cheek. As I looked into those golden brown eyes of hers, all that I saw was that lustful glare that I have become so familiar with. “I’m definitely not opposed to a little fun” I said as I closed the distance with a puckered lip. Just before our lips touched, I felt a chill running down my spine. The air felt heavy and my world immediately seemed gloomy which a sign of dark energy being released around me. 

“Marcel is everything okay?” Hannah asked as I turned away from our almost kiss to figure where this power was coming from. The rest of the people in the bar didn’t pick up on it, not even the ones that may have supernatural powers. This meant that who or whatever did this just, wanted my attention only. “I’m only going outside to get some air, then we can continue what we started” I said with a rye smile trying to make that sure no one suspects anything.

“Okay” Hannah said with a confused look. I gestured to my other classmates that I was going outside even though  they were to busy drinking to really care what I did. I would love to call them friends but that would be to far of a stretch. We were just classmates that have that  occasional drink together. I didn't have any real friends here. Not even Hannah really know anything about me and that was the way I liked it. I learned that trust is not something that you can give to everyone plus if they knew who I really was, they would run for the hills.

  As soon as I reached outside the feeling got stronger and stronger and I could smell the distinct scent of  sulfur. The moment I smelled it, I reached for my magic and let a burst of energy flow throughout my body starting from deep within me. I don’t know who would be dumb enough to try to get my attention this way, but it had to be someone that knows me really well. It didn’t really matter though because it will only end the same way that it always ends when people test my patience. 

  There's is only one creature that come with the sent of sulfur and it is very demonic. The distinct smell of sulfur is natures way of telling you that there are dark creatures that aren’t supposed to be here. I looked around, there were people walking around, having fun and minding their own business. Any of these people could be a high class demon in human form. Contrary to popular beliefs, demons are not from hell. They are mysterious creatures from different dark dimensions within our planet. Due to some of their appearance and their dark powers, humans have always assumed that they were from hell. As we all knows, hell is not a place where you can easily get out of. The creator who made heaven and hell made sure of that it’s damnation once there. 

Everyone in our world knows that there are only two ways to get rid of demons. You either have to open the portal to their home dimension or you just kill them whichever is easiest and I believe that the latter is easier than the former. 

“Marcellus!” a voice whispered in the shadows of an ally. Damn this really was intended for me. There are just a few people in this world that call me by my actual name, not even my own family calls me that, well unless I’m in some form of trouble.

“Marcellus!!” the voice repeated.

“Yeah, Yeah I’m coming” I said walking into the dark shadows. “Show yourself now before I get cranky ” I said a little annoyed and still feeling the effects of my previous drinks.

“You haven’t changed much at all have you my lord, have you?” a familiar voice with an English accent said while stepping out of the shadows. It was a man, dressed in all black attire with reddish reptile like eyes with platinum blond, slicked back hair. I recognized him immediately. He is Alister, a very powerful and loyal demon.

“What do you want Alister and what’s up with the theatrics.” I said still feeling annoyed. All he had to do was let me sense a little of his demonic energy and I would have known it was him, but no he had to be all secretive.

“Your manners still could use some work my lord.” he said with his creepy ass smile. I’m completely not in the mood for this, he is killing my vibes.

“Bye Alister” I said as I turned around.

“I guess that you don't care that the people you love may be in danger?” I  could still hear the smirk in his voice.

“Excuse me?” I asked allowing my anger to tap further into the darkness that's within me.

“My lord, I’m not threatening your family. Do I look foolish to you? I would never betray you, but getting a small glimpse of my old master might be worth your wrath.” he said unable to hide an unexplainable joy. That’s true, I know that he couldn't or wouldn’t betray me because I could command him to end his own life if I so wish.

“Okay, what’s up?” I  said still trying to hide my annoyance.

“I don't know much about the details, but your presence was requested” he said.

“What’s my family have to do with this?” I asked.

“I don't know, Sebastian told me to invite you to come” Alister said looking a bit bored now. 

                   That Bastard! Of course he would send just enough information to make sure I  would come. “Last question, why did they send you?” I asked. Knowing Alister, I know that this job wasn't something that Alister did because his skills were vital elsewhere. Let's just that say he is very good at getting information from people who aren’t very talkative. I can recall how many years ago he actually helped me and some friends take over both the supernatural and the criminal world of New York City.

“Ugh!”.... “He said. “I understands that it needed to be a face you would easily recognize and since you did, I now need you to come with me. Besides, I have to get back to preparing for an inquisition” he said with that devilish smile of his.  He loved calling his interrogations “inquisitions”. I feel for the poor soul and I hope he gives in sooner than later.

“Fine” I said as I took out my phone to text Hannah to tell her that I had to go somewhere important and   would be back as soon as I can. I wasn't planning on staying long, just long enough to find out why my family is involved. I turned to follow Alister to a door in the back of the ally which I think was the back exit to the bar. Alister then waved his hands creating rings around the door, chanted something in latin and a swell of magical energy flooded the air. The door turned bright white, creating a doorway leading to our destination. It was a portal to travel almost anywhere even within other dimensions. It's similar to walking through a door, but it took a hell of a lot of magic to do this. I would say Alister was in the top five of the most powerful creatures I know. “You first.” he said gesturing me with his hand. I walked in not sure what I was getting myself into.

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  At other end of the portal was a huge law firm, sounds weird but this law firm wasn’t like any you have ever seen. It really reminded me of Wolfram & Hart from Angle except that it didn't have the evil agenda of trying to cause an apocalypse. 

  The sign on the wall said Bain Abram International. Seeing that name on the wall brought a  slight pain to my chest. There are may expectations associated with that name. “You know your way to the room, so I’ll be heading back to my work” Alister said pulling me out of my thoughts waving as he went towards the elevator. I gave him a nod and started walking towards Sebastian’s office. Bain Abram Internationals main purpose is to protect the supernatural world. It deals with all things supernatural that breaks both human and supernatural laws. They do a lot of shady stuff but they helped me out when I had legal troubles in the past so i'm not one to complain at all. The office was now empty.  Its after 5pm on a Friday afternoon. I looked out the window to see the city in which I was born and grew up in. I hadn’t step foot in the city since I left four years ago. A deal was struck between myself and the head of the Order. In this deal I gave up control of NYC to the leaders of the supernatural communities and their drug lords. As I looked out the window, I am reminded that I cannot even leave this building for fear of my presence would be revealed to a certain individual. I am slightly tempted to divert outside and cause her undeniable pain. I quickly threw that thought out of my head because I think that I have evolved into a bigger person.

  Before I could even open the door I heard a voice filled with arrogance said, “come on in Marcellus”. I knew Sebastian’s aggravating if not annoying ass voice without a shadow of a doubt. I walked in and all eyes were glued on me.

“Lord Marcellus”  A woman said closing the door behind me. It took me a second before my brain caught up. The woman looked like she was in her early to mid 20's, but her aura showed that she was far older than that. She had long reddish brown hair and dark brown eyes that is distinctive of people of the Asian decent.

“Who are you?” I sternly asked.

“I’m so sorry, I’m Lisbeth and it is an honor to meet you.”

the only other person who was standing there interrupted Lisbeth and said “Can we please get to the matter at hand?” I glanced at where the voice came from and saw up tall man in a well fitted suit and jet black hair that was perfectly slicked back. As I vividly recalled, his name is Sebastian.

“No!” I said abruptly, “What is she doing here?  No one is supposed to know about me, and here she is smiling at me clearly knowing who I am.” Then I turned to Lisbeth and said “No offense to you but I’m a kinda foul mood and slightly buzzed.”

"None taken.” She said as if flustered by my words. Lisbeth may look human but she clearly isn’t. Normally this whole human appearance and act is a show for my benefit, but I still have to wonder what in the world did Sebastian tell her about me?

“Fine if you must know.” Sebastian said as he got out of his chair. “There’s been a new development happening and I need more help so I had to reveal sensitive information to Lisbeth because she will now be handling any communications between myself and yourself.”

             “What?” I said totally confused. I met Sebastian and Alister when I  turned fifteen years old and had my awakening. They and eleven others helped my friends and I take over New York City in a matter of months all while concealing my identity. For years we controlled the city until about four years ago when I figured out that I had been manipulated and betrayed by someone that I loved at the same time that I lost someone else. Two heart breaks for the price of one you may say. So I left and decided to follow in my mother’s foot steps and become a doctor where I can heal people both with magic and medical knowledge. The eleven others who helped me decided to stayed in the U. S. slowly grabbing power in other states. I  didn’t order anything for them but they found a little loop whole and decided to go with it. While my friends stayed in New York City doing their own thing, communication with me was at a minimum to almost non-existent. I wanted to live a peaceful life away from all of the violent acts of the past and now Sebastian appears to want to change things up. Somethings not right here.

“What in the world is going on?” I said not really asking but demanding. At the same time, I subconsciously leaked out some of that dark power of mines to remind him of who I am. I could hear Lisbeth breathing heavily as she sensed the power leaking out of me. She's star struck I hope.

“All I can tell you now is that the “Children Of Darkness” are making moves .” He said trying to hold back his slight happiness in the slipping of my power.

The children of darkness. I haven’t heard that name in over four years since I  removed them from the city when I had nearly killed them all off.  The children of Darkness was a cult in the human realm that worshiped Demons and the dark magus. They believed that the dark magus or overlord would some day return and set Gahanna loose onto the human realm. They were delusional crazy people, but were also responsible for the most tragic events in my life. I clenched my fist as my anger started to get the best of me, remembering why I removed them from the city and wiped out over half their members . 

  Dark thoughts kept egging  on in my head. this time they said “They all deserve to die and suffer at your hands, after what they did to you it’s unforgivable.” As my nails dug in to the palms of my hand my heart started to race and I could feel the blood pumping through my veins. I could feel the dark energy inside me start to rise as my anger started to get the better of me. “Lisbeth leave now, I will explain the rest to Marcellus.” Sebastian said not taking his eyes off me. Lisbeth must have realized how dangerous the situation had become because she left the room immediately. I didn’t notice it till she left but the room was filled with dark energy and bloodlust was radiating off of me. I took deep breaths and pushed down the anger and power back inside me. I calmed myself down by remembering my promise. “Instead of dwelling on what you’ve done, try to live a normal life and embrace the present" said her imaginary voice in my head. Actually it was able to calm me down. Normally I would be in better control of myself but the alcohol still affected me.

“Well I see that you’re not over what happened four years ago.” Sebastian said trying to be careful with his words.

“I’m fine, I just drank a lot before I came here so my patience and control isn’t at its best.” I said, finally calming down. None of this is my business, the only thing that is of my concern is what does it have to do with my family being in danger - that is all that matters.

“What does any of this have to do with my family?” I said deciding to stay on task. 

  Sebastian gave me a look to make sure I was good and wasn’t going to fly off the handle. After giving me a once over he nodded his head and continued “We have gotten information that the Children of Darkness have a new base in Savannah, Georgia now.” He said waiting for my reaction. 

              I was  shocked to say the least. This can’t be a coincidence, how didn't I know about this? I decided to do my internship and residency in Savannah to be with my sister and her family and now that damn cult has a new base there? Anyone who knows me well, knows that I don’t like living in the south. I am a northern city boy at heart and Savannah is way too hot and humid for me.

“Grace and her husband along with my niece and nephew live in Savannah and I’m going to be there for a while also.” I blurted out.

Sebastian gave me a knowing nod.

  Grace, my sister, moved down there after she and her her husband Josh got married. I never understood why since we both were born and raised in NYC. Living in the south was not something neither of us planed to do but her husband  is a southern country boy at heart so she followed him. Grace begged me to do my internship and residency there so I agreed because I  missed her. 

“They aren’t in immediate danger, its just with everything going on we thought you would want to know.” Sebastian said after I was quiet for a little too long. 

“When you go to Savannah, you will see for yourself but the Order doesn’t want us messing around with this. They are keeping this information close, I only found out because one of my lower level spies over heard some information. After what happened four years ago, the Order has been shutting us out.” He said trying to hide his emotions. I know Sebastian didn’t like to not being able to give me full answers, he has always liked to have the answers to problems before I heard about it. Even though Sebastian is human, he has a brilliant and tactical mind. He was granted immortality over 2000 years ago. If he ever gets tired of everlasting life, I can give him a way to end it but he still chooses to live. 

“Lisbeth will be our only means to communicate with you after today because the Order is watching both Alister and I. I won't bore you with the details because you don't care, but there is something going on in the Order” he said. I gave him a look and as if reading my mind he said, “Your brother is fine.  He is still a captain in the Order and is now stationed in Maryland with his wife.” That was good news. I have three siblings and I can only worry about them one at a time. It’s also good that my father retired from the Order two years ago otherwise he would have gone straight to Savannah into this mess of things.

“Thank you for this information.” I said as I turned around ready to head out the door. “I’ll keep you informed on what’s going on, and with this new information, I’ll pass it on to Lisbeth and hopefully you will be back in the Orders good graces.” Right before I left, he said “Be carful Marcellus, I know I want you to give into what you truly are but it has to be on your terms, not be forced on you especially with the deal that you made.” I just nodded and left. Unless my family is actively involved or in danger ill just keep my eye out and let the Order and Sebastian deal with this. Sure it's not really in my nature but I’m trying the new me.