The Muse

V

 Espanyana's P.O.V

 Excitement filled my being as I exited her room. It’s been so long since I terrorized the streets with Natalia by my side. She’s been so afraid for so long that’s she’s allowed fear to cripple her. 

Fear- The worst curse of them all

 I swiftly make my way down the narrow hallways before reaching my room. My body immediately gravitates towards my closet before admiring all the different pieces of fabric filling the void. 

  My fingers graze against the mixture of textures before stopping on my favorite crimson dress with black accents. I immediately pull out the piece before settling on a pair of black lace up heels. 

  I place the outfit on my bed and begin to strip myself of all my clothing, embracing my natural form. 

   As the cold air hits my skin I immediately proceed to wrap myself in my silk robe before making my way to my vanity set. 

  My eyes fixate upon my reflection looking back at me as I analyze my features. I begin to apply concealer under my eyes before blending the paint like substance into my skin.

   I proceed to contour my face, sculpting it to my liking before finishing and adding eyelashes along with winged eyeliner to accentuate my eye shape. 

   My hands grasp onto my favorite shade of red lip strainer before applying a few layers to my lips in order to finalize the look. 

   A ghost of a smile tugs upon my lips as I face my reflection and daydream about the amount of power the two of us shall gain tonight 

    I slowly rise from my seat and make my way to the foot of the bed where I began to dress myself. My feet step into the dark toned fabric before pulling it around my body, allowing the material to hug my curves. Once I was fully into the dress I gently place my foot in my 6inch heels, before wrapping its strings around my legs. 

      Once I’m fully in my night attire I begin to examine my appearance in the full length mirror looking back at me. The fabric of my dress is so tight it’s almost like a second skin. Making every curve and arch in my body come to life. 

      I smile in satisfaction before pulling my hair out of its tight hold, allowing my hair to live freely. Before giving my hair too much thought I immediately grab my black clutch and quickly exit my room. 

      My heels clasp against the grey tiled floor beneath me as I make my way to Natalia's suite. As I become face to face with her room my hand raises and begins to form a first as I proceed to knock three times consecutively in order to announce my presence. 

     After a brief pause, the door slowly opens, revealing Natalia's tall frame behind it. My eyes immediately begin to scan her body, analyzing her appearance. 

     She was dressed in a royal blue dress with a deep V-neck, accentuated with her favorite all black cross necklace that she only ever wore when hunting for power. She believed when accepting new power it was important for her to receive Gods blessing first, to help her fight away evil forces more vigorously since it’s been blessed with divine light. 

       Natalia brought this teaching to me, and taught me how to summon holy power, rather than just the callous kind. I truly believe her teachings is the reason we survived the m******e in the first place. 

          “You look sexy” I spoke as I bit my bottom lip to emphasize my statement.

           “So do you” she complimented as she grabbed her handbag and killed the light illuminating her place of rest. 

            “I’m really nervous about this Yana” she expressed- calling me by my nickname as we began our journey down the dimly lit hallways

             “There’s nothing to be afraid about, you’ll pick it back up quickly- it is our second nature ya know” I joked as I checked the clock hanging on the wall. 

10:59 pm

              “I’m more afraid of someone sensing us, I’m not sure how your not? You do realize every time you go out your risking everything right” she spoke causing me to shrug

                “What’s life without a little sacrifice?” I questioned as I unlocked my phone and opened the Uber app. 

                 “ safe.” She rebuttaled. 

I chose to ignore her comment as I continued the journey of booking our Uber. I know she probably won’t stop talking until we’re in the actually facility so until then I’m going to allow myself to remain unbothered. 

                “It’s 11:00 so we have two hours exactly. When we get there keep a low profile since your worried about being exposed. Scout for your pray until the witching hour begins and your completely protected. We have to be home before the protection wears off, because if not our power will be too strong to remain undetected by that time. The Uber will be here in 15 minutes.” I informed 

      A low sigh escapes her lips as her anxiety began to rise by the minute 

  ‘I really don’t want to do this’

  She thought to herself. 

      After invading her private frequency, I immediately made my way to the kitchen before pulling out a bottle of herbal balm. I proceed to pour her favorite witches brew into a shot glass in attempts to calm her nerves. 

  ‘Heal me, taint me, consume me’

 I hum over the brew sitting before me, in attempts to initiate its strength. 

  Once I finish casting my spell, I quickly grab the substance filled container before handing it to her. 

     ‘Drink up’ 

  I hum to her using my cunning. 

    She gives me an uneasy look, before downing the cold, venom like substance. As she places the now empty glass back onto the counter I notice her pupils beginning to dilate and her eyes beginning to glaze over- signaling that the brew has begun its effect. 

     “Do you feel better” I questioned 

     “ much” she replied as her tongue swiped over her lips in attempts to collect any remaining components of the liquid 

     “Great cause our ubers here” I smiled. 

    Before she has a chance to respond, my hands begin to wrap around her arm as I drag along her body weight with me. We make our way out the door and through the gate before safely re-securing our place that we call home.

      “Hi, thank you so much. Please take us to Club Lux” I spoke to the driver as we climbed our way into his vehicle.

      “Club lux huh? That’s a dangerous place for two pretty girls like you to be going to” he stated in attempts to make conversation as he began to drive off the premises 

      “Oh really? And what makes it so dangerous might I ask?” I questioned 

     He paused for a moment, thinking what to say next. 

       “The people there. Haven’t you heard the stories? Scary things happen there, dangerous things. A type of danger you wouldn’t what to involve yourself in.” He spoke in efforts to warn us. 

      A slight chuckle escaped my lips as I listened to his words. 

        “Oh yeah? And what makes you so sure we’re not the danger.” I questioned, testing his response. 

         “How could two beautiful girls be dangerous?” He questioned. 

   My cunning began to slightly flare within me as he spoke those words, cause me and Natalia to both look at one another. 

She felt it too.

    Lust- I could eat his soul for dinner right now and feel no remorse. 

          “It’s a cold world out there, you never know who you could run into” I taunted as he turned onto the busy street in which Lux resided. 

       We drove in a brief silence as he pulled towards the front of the building, before coming to a complete stop. 

           “Well here you are... you girls be safe. They call it the devils playground for a reason.” He stated as we proceeded to make our way out of the car. 

            “Thank you for your concern. Also careful who you choose to pick up next time” I winked as I handed him a $100 bill. 

  Once the Uber drove away, I began to feel a slight tug on my arm as Natalia's body weight was now connected with mine seeing as her arms were interlocked with mine. 

   We proceeded to make our way closer to the building, following the spellbinding music that bled out of the facility. 

           “Are you ready?” I asked Natalia as it was now too late for her to turn back 

           “ as ready as I’ll ever be” she spoke.

It was in that moment when I was able to catch a glimpse of her eyes. They say your eyes are the windows to your soul, and hers was full of hunger. A type of hunger that was locked away and had been growing for years. 

  A feeling of excitement and eagerness washed over me at the sight. This night, shall be the night where our reign of terror ignites again. 

And I couldn’t be more ready.