9 comments/ 23909 views/ 26 favorites Born Into Darkness Ch. 01 By: wingedangel324 Hey guys wingedangel here this is my first story, heads up this story will be long and if you are looking for a quick read this story isn't for you, other than that comment and enjoy!! -Angel Out ***** "Mandy, I'm telling you I saw him in my dreams last night. Every time I eat Honey Nut cheerios I dream about the Santa, but I'm not talking about the jolly old fat guy; I'm talking about this tall seven foot, tan, dark haired, buff, chocolaty eyed hunk of a man..." Sophie said as she pictured her caramel dipped Michelangelo lover in her mind. "Hellooooo... Earth to Soph," Mandy said snapping her fingers in front of her best friends face. "You are such a horndog, did anyone tell you that? How are you still a virgin?" Sophie laughed as she pressed the elevator button to the hospital garage. "Mandy, it's a curse I'll never find the right man, like Santa Claus." Mandy covered her face in embarrassment while Sophie just kept talking as if it were just the two of them in the elevator. They reached the garage just as the sun was setting making New Orleans look as if it were made out of gold and eternal sunlight. "Oh look Mandy... doesn't the sun make everything look nice at this time?" "You got that right. Listen, I gotta go pick up the kids. You want a lift?" "No, I'm good, I'll walk. I have to run some errands anyways. Bye Mandy, see you Monday." Sophie kissed Mandy on the cheek and started walking down Bourbon Street. Sophie felt bad lying to Mandy, but truthfully, she just needed to be alone for a bit. She pulled out her iPod, inserted her hot pink ear buds into her ears and started lip singing to 'Party In The USA', bobbing her head from side to side. As she continued walking, Sophie's thoughts went back to her dream. Even though her Adonis was in a goofy Santa costume, she couldn't help but feel this pull towards him, as if he were a jar of honey and she was the bear. Damn, did she wish that dream was real. She would ride Santa till he begged her to stop. A loud screech snapped her out of her fantasy and she suddenly realized how dark it was. Passing the cathedral wasn't helping either with the creepy gargoyles looking like the evil monkeys from The Wizard of Oz. Walking faster, she clutched her huge handbag tighter to her chest, ready to use it as a weapon if she had to. Mandy called her bag Big Bertha because of its abnormal size. Bertha was so big, she contained Sophie's whole life; a compact mirror, nail file, band aids, even a freaking change of clothes. Everyone called it paranoia, Sophie called it being prepared. To her right, she saw a shadow of a person and it made her squeak in fear. Sophie made a mad dash to Café Du Monde, and of course it was after hours and everything was closed. There weren't even any drunken tourists walking around. Out of all the days she wanted to be alone, of course it had to be today. How typical. "Oh I am so fucked..." Sophie muttered under her breath as she walked down St. Peters, which was also deserted. "Hello there." Gasping, Sophie spun around and faced a tall man with platinum blonde, almost white hair. He had on a pair of black aviator sunglasses and looked like a skinny Terminator. "Hi?" "Would you mind accompanying to St. Anne-?" "I have to get going I'm meeting someone...Bu-bye." Terminator grabbed her bicep and started pulling her into an alley. Swinging Big Bertha, she wacked him upside the head, causing his sunglasses to fly off his face. He looked at her only to reveal the scariest thing she had ever seen. A set of blood red cat eyes stared back into her warm brown ones. Big Bertha only seemed to piss him off because his skin morphed into reptilian scales. Even his tongue seemed lizard-like as it slithered out of his mouth and licked the side of her neck, leaving a slimy trail on her skin. Terminator grabbed Sophie by her biceps once again and started dragging her further into the alley. "Help! Someone-" Sophie screamed but her mouth was covered by a clawed hand, which belonged to Terminator. He laughed and flung Sophie against the alley wall and onto the cobblestone floor. Big Bertha broke her fall, but all the air whooshed out of her lungs, leaving her breathless and with a sprained left wrist. Sophie cradled her wrist to her chest and planted her back against the wall. She may not have known how to fight, but she sure as hell knew how to kick and scream. Remembering she had pepper spray in her bag, she started to rummage through it only to have it yanked away from her. Sophie was in big trouble now. Terminator brought friends. All three hissed and crept towards her, when suddenly a deep growl erupted from the darkness and a pair of glowing golden eyes emerged from the dead end of the alley. Sophie silently prayed to make it out alive. The growling thing leaped directly in front of her, only to end up being a tall man decked out in leather, which was sexy as hell to Sophie, but she needed to get out of there. Terminator and his friends saw him as a threat so they hissed, crouched and flashed their fangs. Terminator leapt up to try to tackle the man only to collide with an invisible wall. Sophie was freaked out enough, so she grabbed big Bertha and started to run back to the cathedral since it was always open. Terminators' friends caught up to her and forcefully shoved her, making her fall back onto the cobble street. One kicked Bertha and hauled Sophie up by the wrists, making her cry out in pain. The other pulled her neck to the side, licking it before letting out a grotesque hiss. Sophie felt his fangs touching her neck. She closed her eyes, knowing he was going to bite her, but it never came. The guy decked out in leather had the one who was about to bite her in a choke hold and the other who held her wrists above her head let go and ran back to the alley only to be turned into a poof of silver powder when the leather clad stranger launched a knife at his back. "What .The .Fuck." Sophie angrily said while she got up from the cobble floor again. Her ass is numb, her wrist is sprained and Big Bertha was in... the hunk who's decked out in leather's hands. She looked up to his face to see none other than... SANTA CLAUS!? Born Into Darkness Ch. 02 Hey guys angel here, thanks to those who commented here's chapter two enjoy and don't worry there is much much more coming. Anybody who's interested I'm looking for an editor I could use an extra hand. Comment and vote, love you guys. -Angel Out ***** Sophie looked up to see what were a pair of gold eyes, now transforming into chocolatey brown ones, the ones she clearly remembered from her dream. "What the fuck were those things?!" Sophie yelled, still clutching her now throbbing wrist. "I call them lacertus in Latin or sáv̱ra in Greek for lizard, but they're really daimons. Look, you're injured. Here, give me your wrist." "I have to be dreaming right now..." That had to be the only reasonable explanation as to why her smoking hot Santa Claus was here in the flesh. Her leather clad stranger took her damaged wrist, causing her to wince in pain. He put his hand over it, and a light golden glow emitted from his palm. Within seconds, her wrist felt good as new. Flexing it a couple times, Sophie was now certain she was dreaming, whatever he did to her wrist wasn't humanly possible... unless. Looking up at him she asked, "What are you?" Dean chuckled; he had to give the woman credit for keeping her composure. For a second there he thought she would've run screaming for the hills. "My name is Dean Cleisthenes," he said as he inclined his head, ignoring her previous question. Sophie didn't know what to say, since it was obvious Dean didn't to talking about what he was. She reached out to grab Big Bertha, but Dean wouldn't let her. Instead, he swiftly took a step away from her and wagged his finger at her as if she were a toddler who was just caught with her hand in the cookie jar. "Listen Dean, I feel like I just entered the freaking Twilight Zone. I need Big Bertha back so I can head home, shower and sleep, because I'm clearly suffering from some sort of insomniac hallucinations right now." Sophie tried reaching for her bag one more time but Dean side stepped her. "You didn't give me your name; I will trade you Big Betty-" "Bertha." Dean smiled, flashing a pair of sexy dimples, causing Sophie to blush. "My apologies, prinkípissa. I will give you your Big Bertha, if in return you give me your name." Sophie couldn't believe this guy. But he did save her life and he was hotter than hell itself, so she decided to play along. "My name is Sophie." "And your last name..." Dean asked as he had Sophie's bag hovering over her head. Sophie huffed in exasperation before she jumped for her bag, making herself look silly in the process. In doing that, Dean laughed. "Why are you doing this?" Sophie said as she tried one last time to jump for her bag. "A boon for a boon, after all I did save your life." "What so you're a freaking pirate now and a hero, very cute." Knowing she was never going to win against this six foot giant, Sophie crossed her arms over her chest and mumbled, "Valentine." Dean chuckled and handed Sophie her bag and couldn't help but wanting to kiss her pouty lips. Placing Big Bertha over her left shoulder, she looked up at Dean and stuck her tongue out. She couldn't help it, all of this was ridiculous, but she couldn't be any happier with this stranger. Dean glanced at his watch and saw that it was late. He took Sophie's right hand and brought it up to his lips. "Until we meet again prinkípissa." Dean lightly kissed Sophie's hand then headed towards an obsidian motorcycle. Sophie couldn't stop looking at his delicious ass as he walked away. She bet she could bounce a quarter off it. Heading home, which was only a block away, she could barely wait to tell Mandy she actually met Santa Claus. ***** When Dean reached his mansion on Lakeshore Drive, he scanned his thumb on the screen of the hidden bio scanner, opening the main gates. He revved his bike and drove to the main entrance. Pulling out the kickstand, he took off his helmet and placed it on the handle bar. He turned off his bike, throwing his leg over to get off. He waved his hand out and locked the invisible protection shield he had on the house before entering. He was greeted by Munchy, his brown ridgeback dog. He pat him on the head, walked over to the bar where he poured himself a glass of Jack Daniels and heads downstairs to the garage. Smiling mischievously, he rubbed his hands together, grabbing a wrench to face his latest project; a vintage Harley he found at a dumpster while trying to chase down a daimon. Snapping his finger, he turned on his iHome and "Under the Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers started playing. As Dean got to his knees to tighten a loose bolt, he couldn't help but think about Sophie. There was just something about her that was compelling. She somehow drew him in like a moth to a flame. She was sexy as hell, his inner beast was pacing the whole time waiting to take her, and it scared the shit out of him. He's been with countless women, not counting nymphs, and none of them had ever affected him this much. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remove the image of having her pinned down under his body and thrusting into her like the wild animal he is, having her scream his name over and over. Every time he looked at her, his blood abandoned his brain and shot down straight to his dick, which he could probably use as a hammer. Everything about her appealed to him; From her curly, raven black hair to her tan, sun kissed skin and long eyelashes that enhanced the brown eyes that warmed his dark soul, onto the cute birthmarks on her face, her plump kissable lips, her small perky breasts that were hidden behind those revolting green scrubs, moving down to her flat stomach, amazing child baring hips, scrumptious ass that he knew would overflow in his hands, thick thighs he knew would keep his hands warm in the winter when needed, down to her adorably tiny feet. She was probably a size five if he had to guess. She was only 5'2 at the most, but this Sophie Valentine played havoc with his mind and emotions in a way he never felt before. If this went on any longer, she'd have him eating out of the palm of her hand, and surprisingly, he was ok with that, and he would do anything to see her again. With that in mind, Dean manifested her pink wallet in his hands. He knew this was wrong, but he needed to see her again. "Munchy, do you think I'm crazy?" Munchy barked, stood on his hind legs, pressed his paws against Dean's chest and licked his face. Laughing, he scratched Munchy behind the ears and began walking upstairs with him in tow. "Listen up, Mutt, we've got a long day ahead of us tomorrow, so we gotta start planning now." Dean ran up the stairs and into his office. Sitting down in his leather chair, he placed his feet on top of the mahogany desk and stared at the out of place pink wallet on top of it. "Sophie Valentine, prepare to be amazed." Born Into Darkness Ch. 03 Note to My Readers: Sorry for the mistakes this chapter isn't edited, I just didn't want you guys to wait any longer and it's longer!!! Other than that enjoy, vote and comment. Love you guys ♥ Chapter 3 "Of course Sonny I'll marry you." Sophie said as accepted the candy Ring Pop from the twelve year old boy. He broke his arm pretty badly needed surgery; he came out of there laughing and proposed to Sophie when she casted his arm and applied the sling. "Ok Sonny you need to say goodbye Sophie now, she has to check on other patients now." Sonny's mother said as she tried really hard not to laugh at her drugged son. Sophie left and walked into the elevator. She placed the candy into her pocket and checked her watch and saw it was time for her lunch break. She pressed the elevator button to the first floor. Walking off she strolled into the cafeteria and saw Mandy sitting with a man who had his back to her. He looked very familiar; walking up to the table she gasped. It was Dean who was talking to Mandy. Dean stood up and smiled down at Sophie making her blush. "Dean, what are you doing here? How did you find me?" "Nice to see you too, o ángelós mou. You forgot something." Dean fished into his jacket pocket and pulled out her wallet. "Oh thank goodness you found it. I was looking all over for it; I thought I lost it." Sophie tried to take it only to have it hidden behind Dean's back. "Oh no, please not this again." Sophie said complainingly. Her reaction made Dean laugh. "I will give you your wallet, if you allow me to take you to dinner tonight." Sophie put her hands on her hips and narrowed her eyes. "Why do you wanna take me out to dinner?" "Because glýka you fascinate me." "What language are you speaking to me in?" Sophie said still with her hands on her hips and eyeballing him. Whatever Sophie was doing was making Dean smile even more, she was so feisty, yet cute, with her hands on her hips and squinting at him as if she meant business. She reminded him of a baby tiger vicious yet harmless. "You can ask me anything you want if you say yes to dinner." Sophie opened her mouth to say something only to have Mandy's hand cover it. "She'd love to!" Mandy said smiling; she gave Dean her address and time. "Ok than 10pm it is and this... belongs to you prinkípissa." Dean said handing Sophie her wallet. He took her hand and kissed the palm of her hand; his whiskers grazed her wrist sending chills down her spine and igniting something inside her. As soon as Dean left, Mandy removed her hand away from Sophie's mouth and squealed in delight. "Ohhhhh... Sophie he's so dreamy and tall! And that ass... you can break a tooth just by trying to take a bite." Mandy said in a hushed tone. "Oh my goodness I know! And get this, he's Santa Claus!" Sophie said putting the back of her hand against her forehead pretending to swoon, like those black and white she and Mandy love watching together on movie night. "Now that's weird, you sure about that?" "I'm positive... I think. Listen I just know ok." "Okay... You never even told me the whole dream, only how sexy his sleeve was." "Ok where do I begin..." Sophie said biting her bottom lip. "Ok so I'm at the North Pole studying the auroras and I next thing I know I'm falling through this crack on the ground. I fell on top of animal skin and I thought 'oh my goodness imma die.'" Mandy rolled her eyes, as she listened to her best friend tell her about this ridiculous dream. "Cause' only psycho hunters have a pile of animal skin in the corner of a room. Anyways I open the door and I was staring at little elves working on children toys. I walked up to one and it looked up at me with these big creepy eye, like the little rat thing from the movie Madagascar, the one obsessed with the king's feet." Mandy couldn't help but laugh out loud; not because it sounded silly but she remembered that one day her husband Aaron took the kids to see that movie, only to find Sophie there laughing by herself. Sophie's face was so priceless when she was caught at a children's movie. Sophie raised an eyebrow in annoyance. "Anyways.... The elf thing started to cry and I tried shushing it but it cried harder. When all of a sudden I felt someone behind me, I looked up to see Santa in person with his sleeves rolled back. And I saw the sick tribal tattoo that covered both arms." Sophie said biting her lip, she wanted Santa to use those to pin her down and do the dirty with her. "Hellooooo... Earth to Sophie." Mandy said snapping her fingers in front of Sophie's face. Blushing she continued with the dream. "The little elf that was crying screamed 'yay' and so did the other little elves when they saw Santa. Santa than put a hand up and they all went back to work; Santa growled and picked me up by the scruff part of my winter jacket like a cub. He took me into a dark room and I heard shuffling and next thing I know I'm pinned against a wall in a pitch black room making out with Santa." Mandy was speechless, her mouth opened and closed a couple times making her look like a fish out of water. "Is that it?" Sophie wrinkled her nose and shook her head. "Well than, what happened after you made out with Santa? Wow... do you know how crazy we sound talking about this?" "Well... we kinda had sex, in the dark." "Sophie!" "What?! It was good sex, it was hot and steamy and so good." "And a dream..." Sophie crossed her arms over, tucked her chin in and pouted reminding Mandy of her two year old daughter Madison. "And how does this dream relate to Dean?" "Everything, Dean was Santa. He has tattoos on both his arms and he and Santa had the same eyes." "You sound crazy." "No you're making fell crazy, maybe it wasn't Dean, but it was still a pretty hot dream." Sophie said wiggling her eyebrows making Mandy laugh out loud. "Come on you horndog let's finish our shift, grab bite to eat and get to my house you have a date tonight with Dean." "Thank god it's Friday." "Amen sista." ♥♥♥ "Do I look ok?" Sophie asked nervously. "You look beautiful Sophie; Dean won't be able to take his eyes off you during the whole date." Mandy said while coloring on the floor with her daughter Madison. "Oooo I hope so." Sophie said shimming her chest at Mandy who just shook her head. Sophie looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a light pink sweet pleated skater dress that fell right above her knee with a pair of black shiny pumps that were about five inches. She loved how Mandy did her makeup she put a light shimmery silver eye shadow and a thin cat eye. Sophie really couldn't do much with her curly hair so she put it in a messy bun, but it cleaned it up a bit so it didn't make her look like a hobo and she had a couple strings of hair loose that framed her face nicely. "Aunty Soapy you look like a princess." Madison said pointing to Cinderella in her coloring book. Sophie cringed at the nickname Madison because Sophie rhymed with Soapy and it made her, she didn't mind; kicked off her pumps and sat on the floor with Mandy and Madison who was her godchild. Madison crawled out of her mother's arms into hers and handed her a crayon so they can color together. "Honey, there's a Dean Cle-Cl-a-something downstairs... Well don't you look beautiful Soph." Mandy's husband said as he walked into the room. Aaron couldn't be more perfect for Mandy, besides his godlike features he was the kindest person she ever met. Aaron was an Ancient History professor at U.N.O the University of New Orleans where she was just a week away from graduating; she can finally call herself head nurse. "Awww thanks Aaron and its Dean Cleisthenes, he's my date." Madison saw her dad and she squealed. Aaron pretend growled and tackled Madison out of my arms and into his. He rolled over so she was on top of him sitting on his stomach. Aaron looked at me and smiled "Date huh? Want me to roughen him up a bit; give him the 'one-two' punch." Sophie laughed. "You could try, but I've seen the guy in a fight and the man's an animal," Sophie stood up and placed her pumps back on her feet. "Well it's go time people." Mandy and Aaron stood and all three including giggling Madison walked downstairs. Dean was waiting by the door. He was wearing a complete black suit, probably Armani with shiny shoes. And of course his leather jacket he always seemed to have on; but she did have to admit, he does look sexy in leather, if her dream came true and Dean was really Santa she wouldn't mind at her having him bending her over for being on the naughty list. She giggled, Mandy was right for a virgin she really was a horndog. Looking at Dean he flashed that dimpled grin she loved so much. Accidently missing a step, Sophie held her breath and closed her eyes thinking she was going to face plant the floor only to fall into Dean's arms. "Oopsy." Sophie snickered, Dean on the other hand carried her bridal style and set her on the floor and scanned her body for any injuries. Dean cupped Sophie's face making her look into his eyes. "Please be more careful mikró." "Are they going to kiss mommy?" Sophie heard Madison's voice in the background making her pulled away from Dean and blush. Dean on the other hand smiled and looked over to Aaron and Mandy with little Madison. "Don't worry I'll keep her safe, you have me word." "Go have fun kids, remember no glove no love." Aaron said as was Dean ushered Sophie out the door. Sophie didn't have time to say anything because Aaron, the sly son of a bitch closed the door in time. Dean slipped an arm around her waist and guided her to a sleek midnight black Lamborghini. Sophie stopped dead in her tracks and pointed to the car. "Did you steal this car? Be honest." Dean laughed and shook his head. "No agápi̱, I bought it a couple hours ago just for today." He walked over to the passenger side and opened the door for Sophie to get in. Sophie narrowed her eyes and slowly got in the car. Dean walked over to the driver's side, turned the key and reeved the engine making Sophie jump and Dean chuckled and stomped on the gas and sped off into the night. ♥♥♥ They arrived to La Maisonette. Sophie looked through the car window and saw people dressed in expensive silk suits and dresses looking down she was wearing a dress she and Mandy found on sale. Her dress was a dirt rag compared to the ones out there. Dean sensed something wrong with Sophie; he took her petite hand into his and kissed the palm of her hand managing to get her attention. "Sophie I never got the chance to tell you how beautiful you look." Sophie blushed at the complement. Looking at Dean she realized their faces were inches away from each other. She could feel Dean's breath fan her face; she licked her lips as she moved closer, just as she was about to kiss him the parking valet tapped against the car window. Dean growled and mumbled how bad he wanted to choke the life of the worthless quim standing outside. He got out the car and somehow managed not to slam the door of his car and walking over to the valet handing him the keys without punching him in the face and relaxing his features before opening the passenger side and helping Sophie out of the car. He tucked Sophie's hand on the crook of his elbow and walked her inside. Sophie gasped as she took in the beautiful scenery; reminding her of how New Orleans looked when the sun was setting yesterday. Everything was made of glass, gold and ivory form the tables to the high chandelier above her head. "Wow...this place is beautiful." Sophie whispered to Dean. "I knew you would like it." Dean said in reply, he smiled as he saw every kind expression play across Sophie's face. She didn't know this but she was slowly worming her way into his heart and making him feel things he never felt before. Dean and Sophie made their way over to the hostess. She immediately noticed Dean and completely ignored Sophie as a whole. "Hi welcome to La Maisonette." Dean nodded and gave the hostess his name and they were given a table right away that was secluded away from everyone else. Sophie smiled as Dean pulled out her seat for her to sit on. Right away a waiter served them. "Hello my name is Tony, and I'll be your waiter tonight." Sophie looked down at the menu; the first thing she noticed was the ridiculous prices. A salad was $57.95 and a chocolate cake was $85.45, what the fuck is the chocolate made from cherub shit? The waiter took her menu and she looked at him frowning. "I ordered for you Sophie, that's if you don't mind." Dean said smirking as he looked at her confused expression, wanting to kiss her on the forehead. "If you ordered me a salad I'm gonna hurt you." Sophie's response made Dean chuckle. "No I didn't get you a salad I ordered us a stake and a bottle of red wine. "Oh..." "So tell me about yourself Phie." Sophie scrunched up her nose at the nickname Dean gave her. "Phie, Really?" "You don't like it?" Dean said dramatically putting his right hand over his heart and pretends to look hurt. "Ok fine call me Phie, but you also get a nickname it's only fair." "Fine, surprise me, when I see you again tomorrow." Dean said grinning. "Tomorrow?" "Yes I'm taking you out on another date. But I'm not going to tell you where we're going." "I don't know... for all I know you could be one of those psycho killers, like the ones on the Lifetime channel who are smokin' hot and use their look to lure woman and kill them on the spot." Sophie said as she moved her right hand up and down, acting as if she was stabbing someone. "You think I'm hot?" Dean said winking at her. Sophie laughed as she shook her head. "Anyways back to the original topic. I'm a student at UNO and graduating next week. I majored in nursing and will officially be head nurse, or as Mandy calls it head bitch." "I bet you're excited to be graduating?" "Yes I am. So what do you do Dean?" Dean had to think for a second, he really couldn't tell her she was a daimon hunter and a rogue god, who's trying to find a way to get into the Underworld and kill his brother Thanatos and his bitch Eris, who he thought was his lover and was foolish enough to let his guard down and she stabbed him in the heart and tried to kill him, only to end up on Earth. "I'm a wrangler, and ex solider." "An ex solider huh? That explains some of what happened went down last night. Don't worry I didn't tell anyone including Mandy of what went on that night. But I am curious, what are you really Dean, because you're eyes changed color and you healed me with magic." He had no excuse to give her; he didn't even know his eyes changed color, but when he saw her hurt and shaking with fear he went with his instincts. He has saved multiple lives, but when he laid eyes on Sophie he felt something inside him he can't even begin to express. "Are you a vampire?" Sophie blurted out. Dean looked at Sophie and gave her a bored look. "Seriously, a vampire?" "Hey, I'm trying to figure you out since you clearly aren't going to tell me what you are." Sophie huffed, crossed her arms and pouted. Dean's eyes softened at Sophie's adorable expression right now. He sat up and walked over to her side and took her chin into her hands. Looking into her warm brown eyes, he leaned down and kissed her. Sophie jerked when Dean leaned down to kiss her, she didn't expect that at all, totally coming from left field. Dean's lips felt so soft against hers, his hand slip up the cupped the back of her head tilting her head up higher so he could nibble her lips. He growled and it sent sensual shivers down Sophie's spine making her moan. If he thought his urge to bed Sophie was bad, this was even worse. Dean wanted to throw Sophie over his shoulder and take her to his bed where he could pin down her sexy curvy body under his, pleasure this woman making her scream out his name, his whole neighborhood will know his name by morning. Thinking about her screaming his name made his cock start to pulsate in his pants that suddenly became tighter. Behind them someone cleared their throats. It was Tony holding their food while blushing and looking down at his feet. Kissing her neck and nibbling the crook of her neck Dean growled "I'm not done with you yet glykýti̱ta." "No we're not. Not even a little," Sophie said looking into Dean's eye seeing them once again turn a vibrant gold making her gasp. "Your eyes." Born Into Darkness Ch. 04 Note to My Readers: Sorry for the mistakes this chapter isn't edited, I just didn't want you guys to wait any longer. Other than that enjoy, vote and comment. Love you guys ♥ * Dean kept his eyes down as he walked back to his seat. Their waiter Tony placed down their meal and a bottle of wine, leaving without a word. Breathing in and out trying to control his inner beasts; he was always in control of his animals, he felt as if he were back in his younger years when he was first learning how to shift into different forms. "Dean look at me," Sophie asked her small soft hands slipped into his big callous ones trying to get his attention. She brushed the pad of her thumb against his knuckles feeling how rough and manly they were compared to her hands. "Come on Baby Cakes look at me." That's when Dean's head snapped up showing her her favorite dimpled smile and most importantly his chocolaty eyes that always made her heart skip a beat. "Baby Cakes?" Dean asked even though he knew what it meant. He just wanted to hear her say it. "It's your new nickname; I had to distract you somehow." Sophie said shrugging her shoulders innocently. She looked down at her plate and her stomach automatically grumbled she wouldn't be surprised if the whole restaurant heard it. "Thank you for that and not freaking out. If you don't mind me asking why aren't you running out of here? As a matter of fact why didn't you run the first time you saw me?" He asked as he started cutting up his with this knife and fork then taking a bit. "Well I work at a hospital and it's like working at a circus, but with people and there are some days where it's calm and then there are others where I come home and bury my head under my pillow. Like this one time when I first started working there was a man who walked in there holding his side because he was stabbed and there was so much blood I froze, I was so scared I didn't know what to do," Sophie said shaking her head she remembered that day clearly she shiver went up her spine giving her goosebumps. "I somehow managed to snap out of it and rushed him into the ER. You can call it a mental slap, but then and there I knew people needed my help and I can't afford to run and hide like a scared little girl especially when I'm doing something I love." Dean smiled, he knew what she meant. When he was a general in Greece during the Peloponnesian war, Lysander the son of a bitch abandoned him and his closest friends back at Corinth to protect his precious city and by some miracle they had done it, yeah they were pretty fucked up when it was all over but they did it. Eating her last piece of stake, Sophie sighed at how delicious everything was. She took another look around and everything was perfect, from the food to the restaurant to the godlike man in front of her, with his perfect chiseled features and dimpled smile. "Dean, thank you." Dean looked at Sophie confused. Sophie laughed as she leaned over the table to wipe some stake sauce off Dean's chin. "Thank you for this date, it's been a while since I had a nice date, the last guy wasn't much of a gentleman." His chocolaty brown eyes softened as her heard the sadness in her voice. He kissed the inside of Sophie's wrist as she gently wiped his chin. "Sophie he's the asshole who messed up because you're an amazing woman, and I'm glad I met you that night, I only wished it we met differently and not with daimons trying to rip our head off." "Where did those things even come from?" "From-," Dean bit his lip from blurting out his brother and probably that bitch Eris, but there was some things like his past that should be kept secret. "Actually I have no clue, I wanna say the seven pits of hell, but I have no clue all I know is how to kill them and what they look like." Sophie nodded and just accepted the answer. She sat back and Tony their waiter coming back and cleared our table only to have it replaced by a big piece of chocolate cake. Squealing she took her spoon and dug in, moaning in delight she licked her spoon with her tongue, she paused and hear Dean growl. His fingers gripped both sides of the table, making his knuckles turn bone white. Sophie's actions made him was so hard it actually hurt, this woman was the definition of blue balls, it took all his strength not to pick her up placing her on his lap, pulling her panties to the side and dropping her on his raging hard on. "You are a tease you little vixen even when you don't mean to." Dean couldn't help but chuckle at Sophie's reaction. Not knowing why, but Dean's words and animalistic actions made her body react, especially in between her thighs where a delicious pulsation began making her squirm. "Sorry, I didn't mean to, really." Sophie said looking up innocently. After regaining control Dean crossed his arms over his chest and smirked. That pose made his arms look all yummy, and that pose was sexy as hell. Sophie went back to devouring her slice of chocolate cake. Sophie looked up to see Dean staring at her while she was eating her cake making her stop and look at him. "What?" "How can someone make eating cake look so adorable?" "It's a skill." Sophie said giggling. After dessert, Dean paid the bill and left our waiter Tony a very generous tip. Leading Sophie out, he tipped and took his car keys from the valet and opened the passenger side than walked over to his side and sped off. "It's still early; you want to come over by my place?" Dean asked. "I'd love that," Sophie agreed to Dean's offer was because she knew he wasn't like other men, well except for the glowing eyes and growling, and a mysterious past he wasn't willing to share, but it was ok because she was the same way with her; she left safe with him. But there was one question she's been dying to ask since the beginning of their date. "Hey Dean?" "Nai prinkípissa? That means yes princess in Greek." Dean smiled. "Why did you ask me on a date?" Thinking about it, he than replied. "Because there is something about you that attracts you, like a magnet, you make me feel more relaxed and I would really have to know someone to feel that way towards them, but you're different Sophie." "I know... I feel the same way." "Were here." Dean announced. Sophie looked out the window and gasped at the giant mansion as Dean opened the main gates to his house. The mansion was tan with matching bricks and stairs, his gates remained black; lights surrounded the house making the house appeared all shiny and knew. Hearing Dean laugh, she turned to look at him. "You have a very beautiful home. I've only seen these houses on TV or in magazines, but never up close." Dean didn't say a word he got out and opened the passenger side of his car and led her inside. Flicking on all the lights, he saw Sophie's eye widen in amazement, to him it was just a house, but to Sophie it seemed like paradise. Looking at the grand staircase that was illuminated by the elegant chandelier above their heads making it appear as if it were made out of pure gold and pearls. The floors were made out of dark cherry wood giving the house a homey feel, to her right was a giant kitchen, looked as if no one stepped foot in it, the island counter was made out of obsidian and had a built in electric stove, cutting board and dishwasher. To her left was a huge theater with games littered everywhere and game controllers. Sophie yelped when she saw a huge brown dog head in their direction, she literally jumped into Dean's arms and hid her face on crook of his neck and used the collar of his shirt as a shield. Dean bellowed with laughter, Sophie's reaction to Munchy was hilarious. "Sophie it's just Munchy, he doesn't bite at all, he's a harmless pup. "That's a big puppy Dean. A very big puppy." Sophie mumbled, sending shivers down Dean's neck as her lips brushed his neck when she spoke. "You can stay in my arms all night Cupcake I don't mind, but you're gonna have to face your fears sooner or later. Why does Munchy scare you so much?" "When I was seven my neighbor's dog went loose because they forgot to close the gate and when I was walking home their dog chased me home I climbed a tree but the dog bit my ankle and I had to get stiches." Wincing Dean had to ask. "What kind of dog was it?" "An abnormally large Chihuahua, with very sharp teeth." Dean laugh even harder to the brink of tears, he never thought he's be able to laugh or smile again, but with Sophie he was constantly laughing and smiling. Sophie slapped his chest, it didn't even faze him. He did sober up and kissed her on the forehead. "I'm sorry baby, I couldn't help it." Sophie loved all the nicknames Dean gave her especially when he said them in Greek; it was so sexy yet cute at the same time. "It's ok; at least you got a laugh out of it. Put me down so I can face this pup of yours." "Ok." Dean lowered Sophie down, but couldn't help inhaling her sweet pea scent that instantly made him hard as a rock and it didn't help now that she was now bending down to pet Munchy. But the feeling instantly died and went back to laughing, Munchy jumped on Sophie making her fall on her that delicious heart shaped ass. "You weren't kidding he is harmless." Sophie said while laughing as Munchy nuzzled her neck demanding for her attention. "Come one mutt, get off the pretty lady." Dean said pulling Munchy by the collar. He held his hand out and Sophie took it and was hoisted up from the floor. Munchy stood by Sophie's side at all times, making Dean smiled, he knew those two were going to be inseparable. He led Sophie into the theater room, this was room was one of his favorite, he would get lost for hours on a new project or a new video game. Sophie laughed at a of huge camouflage bean bag chairs he had in front of a blank wall. "Why are they facing a blank wall?" pointing to the bean bag chairs. "Oh, cause' I have a projector, its way better than a TV; especially when I'm watching movies." As Dean was explaining what he did in this room he liked to call the 'gaming room' she could help, but smile at how childlike he was; his chocolaty eyes turned all dreamy and he would run over to something whether it be his Xbox or the four laptops he was working on at the same time and point to it. Sophie walked over to a bean bag chair and plopped down taking off her pumps and rubbed her feet and Dean kept talking, he walked over to turn on his projector to show me his movie collection, she opened her mouth to tell him to out but it was already too late, he tripped over and extension cord and fell on his back, Munchy ran over to him and barked and sniffed him to see if he was ok, than sat on his chest making her laugh. "You fat mutt, get your smelly ass off me." Dean said as he pushed Munchy off his stomach. Dean groaned at the amount of dog hair that Munchy left on his black suit. He took off his leather jacket, black tie and rolled up his sleeves up to his forearms revealing his tattoos on his arms. Looking at his tattoos Sophie has the urge to trace them with her finger, or better yet her tongue while they were both naked, bodies intertwined. He walked over to the other bean bag chair and took Sophie's feet and started massaging them; she threw her head back and moaned at how amazing it felt having Dean's fingers digging into her foot. If only he would do that right after her shift at the hospital; every day when she gets home and takes off her convers her feet would be pulsating and all sore from standing all day and running around the whole building from one patient to another. "Oh my goodness, can I take you home with me? When i come home from a day at the hospital my feet would literally pulsate from standing all day." Sophie said with her eyes closed. "You can take me home with you any day sweetness." Dean said as he looked her adorable toes which were painted a pale pink, the same color that matched with her dress and nails. He loved how Sophie was all natural, she hardly wore any makeup, her hair is all natural and she doesn't even wear perfume. Her sweet pea scent makes him want to pull her into his body and inhale her scent till he was drunk from it and permanently stay stuck to his body. It was quite for a moment till Dean decided to break the silence and asked. "Tell me about your family Sophie, I want to know everything about you." Sophie's head lifted up from the bean bag chair and looked into Dean's eyes. If she wanted some of her questions answered she might as well open up to him, he just right do the same. Sighing she spoke. "Well... I'm 5'2, I wear glasses when I have to read, I'm half Costa Rican from my dad and half Colombian from my mom, I have scars on both my knees from multiple roller blading accidents, but I still roller blade anyways because it's too much fun. I am clumsy and have a bad habit of braking things, my plates and cups are made of unbreakable material they were a gift from Mandy...what else? My favorite color is pink, I love 80's music to no end, and my favorite junk foods are mini marshmallows, gummy worms, gummy bears and ice cream sandwiches. I read romance novels when I have spare time in my hands, I've never drank and I hate smokers." Dean smiled. "What's-" "No no," Sophie said putting her index finger over Dean's lips to silence him. "It's my turn to ask you a question," pulling her finger away she leaned back on the chair and wrinkled her nose as she was thinking. "Ok, what's your-" Dean covered her mouth with his hand. "I'm Greek, 6'3, my favorite color is leather, and my favorite kind of music is rock, but none of that heavy metal junk but something like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pink Floyd, somewhere along those lines. I have broken bones in the past but they weren't mine," Dean darkly smirked. "I don't smoke, but I do drink, not all the times only once and a while. I have the bad habit of sleeping with a gun, and I collect hot wheel cars as a hobby." He then removed his hand from her mouth. "Leather isn't a color genius. And hot wheel cars, really? Can I see them?" Sophie said. She couldn't believe this big tough guy collects children cars, it was too cute. He reached over behind him where his latest project was and took a remote from the table. He pressed a couple buttons and the black wall they were facing opened and revealed every kind of hot wheel car. "Whoa when you mean collect you weren't kidding. What made you collect them?" Dean rubbed the back of his neck and was actually blushing. "I almost ate one when I was eating a bowl of cereal." Sophie pressed her lips together from keeping herself from laughing. "Oh sweetie it's ok." She said cupping his whiskered cheek. He kissed her palm and went back to massaging her feet. "So tell me more about your life, like your parents, what do your parents do? Do you have any siblings? Ex-boyfriends I should go beat up? " Dean said giving her a devilish look. She smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. Keeping her eyes down she knew if she told Dean about her past he would see me differently and treat my different too. But here went nothing. "My mother and father died when I was 13 years old in a car accident, it was a quick death for the both of them and I wouldn't have it any other way. After their death I went into the foster care system, I had no other family members because when my parents were young they eloped and moved to New Orleans, my grandparents were so mad they wanted nothing to do with them; anyways no one would adopt me and when I turned 18 I was kicked out and had to fend for myself. It was hard being independent and being in high school at the same time so I had to work and study really hard. I met Mandy when I was working at the Café Du Monde as a waitress, she and I connected and were best friends ever since. I graduated from high school top of my class, got a scholarship to go to UNO for free." Sophie started playing with her dress as she continued talking. "As for the ex-boyfriends there was only one and his name was Danny we were high school sweethearts. He changed when he moved in with me. He turned very demanding and was a smoker and a drunk. One night when he came home..." "Sophie please don't say what I think you're going to say..." Dean said through clenched teeth. She took a deep breath. "He beat me pretty bad. He collected his things and ran thinking I was dead. Luckily Mandy stopped by and I was rushed to the hospital. I had a broken leg, a couple cracked ribs and a broken arm. The worst was the internal bleeding but it was stopped in time. The police asked me if I wanted to press charges and I don't know what made me say no, but I did," Sophie looked up and Dean who looked horrified, heartbroken and pissed off at the same time, she had no clue how he did it, but he managed to. "I guess it felt bad for him." "Where is he now?" Dean said as he got up to pace. "I-I don't know, and I don' want to know cause he's something from my past I don't like re-living my past I just think ahead." Sophie said with an innocent shrug and sad smile. Dean kneeled down onto his knees and cupped her face in his hands. "Sophie Valentine, you have me now, I will protect you; you have my word." Sophie smiled and placed her hands where Dean's were and kissed him softly the lips and pulled away. "Thank you. And it's time for me to get back to Mandy's; she and Aaron are leaving at three in the morning to catch their flight to Texas. And I have to look after her kids who are my lovely godchildren." She said as she smiled picturing the whole weekend with her godkids, she love those little nuggets to death. He nodded and kissed her nose as he got up and pulled Sophie up, reached over to grab his leather jacket placing it on her shoulders and carried her bridal style with Munchy trailing behind them. "Wait! My shoes..." Sophie said giggling. Dean placed her down by the doorway and jogged back into the game room and jogged back carrying her pumps in by the straps, he swooped Sophie back into his arms and headed to his back Chevrolet Tahoe. He opened the passenger side, placed Sophie on the seat and Munchy jumped into her lap and nuzzled her neck with his wet nose. "You mutt, are you trying to steal my woman?" Munchy barked and wagged his tail. Playfully growling he lightly tugged on Munchy's ears and closed the car down and headed to the drives side, put the key into the ignition and sped off with Munchy's head out the window and his woman by his side. He never thought he would ever have feeling towards a human. It wasn't because of his past it was the fact that even though she know a taste of what he is and she's still here, by his side; even though he had Mandy to thank for. Sophie is different than the other woman he's been with, yes some were human but he would make sure he was always gone by morning, but with Sophie, he wouldn't even think twice leaving her like that. She deserves better. She was perfect, from her sexy features to her adorable quirks. She probably doesn't even know she does it, but he loves the way she wrinkles her nose when in thought, or bits her bottom lip, squints her warm brown eye and pouts. "You ok?" Dean smiled and nodded, he reached out and took her hand and placed a kiss on her knuckles. Sophie pulled had hand away and blushed. Munchy moved away from the window and cuddled up with Sophie, she ended up holding his large body against her chest like an infant making her heart melt. Looking at Dean from the corner of her eye she smiled, he still wore that sweet smile he had since he had her face in his hands. Sophie repeated his promise to her over and over again in her mind. Danny had said something similar to her before the beats came into place, but Dean wasn't Danny. Born Into Darkness Ch. 04 Even though Dean had many opportunities to have sex with her he didn't make any kind of attempts to do it. Danny would attack her sometimes which would result in a beating, but to be honest she gladly took the beatings, than submitting to Danny and giving him her virginity. Dean pulled into Mandy's and Aaron's drive way and turned off his car. Sophie let herself out of the car this time and saw Mandy hauling a huge purple suit case while Aaron was shoving the other trying to make them fit in the back of their car. "Damn it Mandy is a suitcase full of shoes really necessary, we're only leaving for the weekend." Aaron said groaning as if in pain. Sophie faked coughed to get their attention. Mandy raised an eyebrow at how Dean had his arm wrapped around Sophie's waist and smiled. She was so happy for her best friend, she's praying and hoping Dean is the one and by the looks of it Dean seems like he's staying for a while, hopefully for good. Sophie deserves a good guy. "Hey guys! How's it going?" Mandy said as she handed Aaron her suitcase. "Good Dean was just dropping me off." Sophie said and felt Dean's arm tighten around her waist, bringing her closer into his warm body. "Hey Deany Boy, would you mind helping a suffering brotha out over here?" Aaron said trying to stuff the suitcase into the car. Dean kissed Sophie on the top of her head and rushed over to help Aaron, who was grunting as he used his shoulder trying to push the luggage in more. Mandy skipped over and hugged her. She then pulled away and whispered, "How was it?" "Everything went perfect. And I told him about Danny." "Whoa... that's a big step. What made you tell him, how did he take it?" "Mandy there is something about Dean that makes me feel at home, even though I just met him I'm comfortable and at ease. I was worried at first because Danny was like that too. But he's not Danny at all; when I told him about Danny he got all protective and he wouldn't let me go, but in a good way." "But what made you tell him?" Sophie bit her lip, as much as she trusted her best friend she couldn't tell her Dean's eyes glow and he growls. She wanted Dean to trust her. "I have no idea Mandy, but I'm glad I did, I have no regrets." "As long as you're happy sis; oh, and I can't thank you enough for babysitting Henry and Madison." "Don't even bother they're godkids I'd do anything for those two, you know that." Sophie said as she saw Dean and Aaron give a final shove and rapidly closed the car door. Aaron cupped the back of Dean's back, he didn't even flinch, but Aaron did wince as he shook his hand in pain. Dean laughed as he cupped Aaron's back only to have him whiz. "Damn Soph where the heck did you find this guy, he's a tank." Aaron said as he motioned to dean with his thumb. Dean walked over to Sophie and kissed her forehead and wrapped his arm around her waist. "You got it all wrong bro, he found me. I did make the first move though." Winking up at Dean, he chuckled making her whole body vibrate, from the top of her head to the soles of her feet. "Sure prinkípissa, you keep thinking that," Dean lowered his mouth and whispered into Sophie's ear. "You're being very naughty right now; wait till I get you alone." Sophie blushed as she began feeling moisture to develop in between her thighs making her squirm. Good thing Aaron and Mandy were talking amongst themselves. "Aaron! We're gonna be late! We have to go! Bye Sophie!" Mandy said as she ran over to her best friend and gave her a tight squeeze. "Call me if anything. I love you." Mandy moved over to Dean and pulled him to the side making sure neither Sophie nor can Aaron over hear what she was going to tell him. "Dean, I know she told you about Danny, and I'm guessing if she told you that she must have told you about her parents. Sophie means the world to me. She's like the sister I never had. If you plan on staying with her, please take care of her. I can't tell you how bad it was when she got back from the hospital, she was broken and it took months to get her back together, she still today is scared to open her front door without triple checking who it is. Heck, she's terrified walking home by herself sometimes. Please take care of my sister." Mandy kissed Dean on his cheek and walked to Sophie to hug her one more time before getting in the car. Dean had a whole new respect for Mandy, he's happy Sophie has someone like her in her life. He looked up to see Aaron walk up to him and gave him a quick bro hug; even though he didn't know Aaron he knew he was going to get along with him pretty well. "Analávei ti̱ frontída ti̱s adelfí̱s mou gia ména."Aaron smiled and was about to walk over to his car when Dean grabbed his forearm looking at him in confusion. "I'm an ancient Geek history teacher at UNO I studied abroad in Greece for eight years." "I kind of guessed considering Sophie told me, and don't worry adelfós I'll take care of her." Dean said pushing Aaron to his car and seconds later the silver car backed out the driveway and cruised off down the street turning the corner. Sophie faced Dean and looked up at him and smiled. "Well... this is going to be a fun weekend." Born Into Darkness Ch. 05 A Note to My Readers: Hey guys I would like to say I HAVE AN EDITOR Trggrhppy!!! He's been a big help and I can't thank him enough, well... I think I'm saying it too many times when I email him but it's true I can't thank him enough. As for how short it is, my editor said he would rather quality over quantity and it's true I know one page isn't enough but I would rather have something that makes sense than a bunch of poop. So please no more comments on how short it is, please understand. Other than that enjoy, comment and vote. -Angel Out The doorbell rang, Sophie patted barefoot to the front door with her eyes closed. She barely got any sleep from the long movie night Henry wanted so badly. Madison joined in but was out like a light before the first movie started, so Sophie took her to her decked out pink princess bed and came back down. Then she and Henry were up to the forth movie and he passed out on her lap, she took him to his racecar bed and went back down to clean up and knocked out on Mandy's comfy leather sofa. She opened the door and saw Dean all dressed in black, from his combat boots to his long cargo pants that were tucked into his boots and a tight black V-neck t-shirt that clung to him like a second skin, his arms were deliciously tan and muscular with his tribal looking tattoos, the sun hit his face making him look like the beautiful angel of death, she wouldn't mind one bit if it were Dean with his dark shadowed jaw, kissable plump lips that she could nibble on forever, his pointy nose and high cheekbones his long thick black eyelashes that should be unlawful, his shaved head he somehow pulls off nicely, making his even more rugged that gives of a breath on-me-and-I'll-kill-you look, but now as he's looking down at her with those chocolaty brown eyes he looked more angelic than badass. Oh and his height, she loved how tall he was she def wouldn't mind playing cat and mouse if it meant coming into contact with that hard muscular body with sexy arms... it made her wonder what else was big. Sophie's eyes went down to his crotch and she blushed hard. Dean looked down at his woman with her messy curly hair making her look sexy as hell and her warm brown eyes peeking through her lashes that were long enough to cast a shadow on her plump cheek he could kiss all day if she allowed him to, her nose wrinkled adorably and her lips were pouty and a deep pink, he imagined his name being moaned out by those lips, but what really caught his attention, besides her nipples pebbling and poking through her big t-shirt that fell off her shoulder making him want to nuzzle his face and get drunk off her sweet pea scent that smacked him in the face when she opened the door, was her curvaceous body that was being hidden behind her large shirt and stopped at her mid-thigh making him want to put a hand in between her legs and cup her making her moan out in pleasure. Why was it every time he looked at this woman she made him harder than diamond? For fucks sake she was practically naked, he was dying to know if she was wearing any underwear and if she was, he hoped it was those lacy ones he sees every time he passes Victoria Secret on his way to take Munchy to the vet. Fuck it, the woman could be wearing granny panties and it would still make him hard. "What are you doing here, what do you want?" Sophie said as she stretched and yawned. Making her t-shirt rise and making Dean growled in frustration, he pressed the heel of his hand on his hard cock trying to stop it from forming an even noticeable bulge on the front of his cargo pants. Dean laughed at how someone as sweet as Sophie isn't a morning person. "Morning sunshine, I brought you breakfast," he said holding up a Café Du Monde bag. "I didn't know what you liked so I got you one of everything." "Coffee?" Sophie croaked out, it making her flinch. There was one thing Sophie wasn't and it was a morning person. Everyone should stay clear of her until she got coffee in her system and a tummy full of food. "Yup, and tea-" "Hell no to the freaking tea! No I hate tea." Sophie stepped back and allowed Dean to enter. She threw herself back onto the couch and wrapped herself with a big pink fleece blanket and curled up into a ball. He couldn't resist the cuteness. Walking over to her he pulled her into his lap and handed her the bag. She found her coffee and took small sips because it was still hot. Dean was eating beignet and got powdered sugar all over his cheeks making Sophie laugh while she wiped it off. "Only you can make me laugh in the morning, and that was impossible until now, ask Mandy." Sophie said as she took the corn muffin from Dean and bit into it. "I kind pictured since you snapped at me a couple minutes ago." "Sorry, I should've warned you about that." Sophie mumbled with as she bit into her muffin again. "So what are we going to do today with the two little monkeys upstairs?" Dean said as he bit into his beignet, once again getting powder all over his face and accidently making some of the powder land on Sophie's cheek. Dean bent down and kissed her cheek but ended up getting even more powered on her cheek. Sophie's blanket dropped from her shoulders and she tried wiping her cheek clean only to smear it onto her nose and chin. "Ugh! Dean you're gonna pay for that!" Before Dean could say anything she smashed his beignet into his mouth causing powder to fly everywhere. His eyes widened, usually when someone even bumps into him he shoves them back or curses the shit out of them, but with Sophie did it, he just busted out laughing. She got up from Dean's lap and walked into the kitchen and came back with wet napkins and bent down to wipe his face. "Sophie, I'm not a baby you know." Dean pouted playfully as she continued to clean his face and the mess they made. He couldn't move a muscle considering she was bending over and picking up the empty coffee cup from the floor and displayed her lacy pink panties he wanted to pull off with his teeth. "Well if you-" Sophie was on the floor with her hands above her head and Dean's hard body above hers. She looked up at him and gasped when she saw his eyes turn gold again and his breathing quickened. He lowered his hips taking the opportunity that her legs were spread and grinded his erection on her lacy covered mound making her moan and arch her back. "I was wondering what kind of panties you were wearing," Dean growled into her ear. "Why is it you make me so hard it's unbearable? I want to throw you over my shoulder and take you home and-" "Aunty Soapy!" Sophie wrapped her legs around Dean's waist and rolled them over, kissed his lips and ran upstairs. "Aunty is coming Maddie, don't move!" Dean was shocked what Sophie was able to roll him over. He shook his head and stood up trying to walk off his hard on. He waved his hand and the mess that was all over the floor was gone and the bag that still contained their breakfast was now in the kitchen. Sophie may know about his ability to heal and his glowing eyes, but she doesn't know what other powers he possesses. He still wasn't sure if he could tell her. He hardly knows her, but something inside him especially his inner beasts trust her. He felt like he knew her his whole life, but he knew he couldn't be with her, she's human and in a couple years she's going to die. His chest started getting tight and it was hard for him to breath; he pictured Sophie dead and it felt like he was buried alive in a coffin with no oxygen to breath. Sitting down on the couch he placed his head in his hands and slowly breathed in and out. Sophie came down stairs wearing a pair of black tights, but still wearing her t-shirt and carrying the most precious child he's ever seen. She's like an exact replica of Mandy. "Aunty Soapy, who's that?" Madison said trying to whisper but clearly failed, she was partially talking into Sophie's ear. "His name is Dean." Sophie said smiling down at Madison who just stared up at Dean in awe. "He's pretty." Madison stated no longer shy. She began squirming signaling Sophie to put her down. Sophie set her godchild down; she looked up to see Henry walking down the stairs with his light brown hair sticking out in every direction. His eyes were closed as he walked to the kitchen only to bump into Sophie. Henry squinted and looked at Sophie. "Morning. Is breakfast ready?" Sophie took Henry by the shoulders and guided him into the kitchen and sat him down on one of the stools next to the island table in the middle of the kitchen. She then walked back into the living room to fetch Maddie only to find her on the floor in Dean's arms as they played with her princess dolls. Something inside her made her picture having Dean's kids, but shook that vision right out of her head. She only met the guy a couple days ago and now her brain was playing games. But if she were to have his kids they would look darn cute. "Aunty Soapy come play princess with us!" Madison said calling Sophie over. Sophie shook her head. "I will as soon and you come into the kitchen to eat breakfast." "Okay." Madison walked out of Dean's arms and into the kitchen standing next to her customized pink princess stool. Sophie picked Madison up and sat her down. "What are you guys in the mood for?" Sophie said putting her hands on her hips. Madison and Henry look at each other. "Pancakes!" Both yell simultaneously. Smiling Sophie took out the pancake mixture and a bowl and went to work. While Henry had his elbow on the table with his head in his hands falling in and out of sleep, Madison was playing with the bows on her princess pajama shirt. Dean walked in and sat next to Henry. He watched Sophie bustling through the kitchen making the kids breakfast. And imagined Sophie in his house making him breakfast as he carried their child in his arms. The image sent a jolt up his spine making him jerk; almost knocking Henry out of his seat. "Hey...," Henry said rubbing his eyes. When he finally looked up his jaw dropped at Dean's height. "Whoa... you're huge. Are you some sort of mutant?" Dean laughed at Henry's reaction. "No kid, I just eat a lot of vegetables." "Aunt Sophie, can I have vegetables for lunch?" Sophie froze and looked at Henry in disbelief. "What? Really?" "Yeah I want to be like him," Henry said point to Dean. "He's so tall. Do you think I'll be that tall?" "Oh def Henry, if you eat a lot vegetables you'll get as big as Dean." "I-I want some too Soapy! I wanna to be big too." Madison said bouncing in her chair. "Ok I'll give you vegetables for lunch. Do you guys want to go to the zoo today? I heard they have a baby giraffe now." Both Henry and Madison cheered; Dean smirked and crossed his arms over his chest. ♥♥♥ "We're here guys." Sophie announced. She was so grateful Dean came over; she didn't have a car and didn't want the kid to stay inside all day on a beautiful day like this. The sun was out and shinning and not a single cloud in the sky. She hopped out of the car and opened the back door and unbuckled Henry from his booster seat then Madison who kicked her a couple times in the stomach from excitement. She took both their hands as they walked through the parking lot and through the forest looking entrance to the zoo. Dean met up with them at the entrance with four tickets in his hands. She didn't even notice that he left her side. She looked up at and narrowed her eyes. He just shrugged innocently as he handed the tickets to the bald man in a bright orange zoo t-shirt. "Aunty Soapy I wanna see the baby giraffe. Pleeeeease!" Madison begged looking up at her with the same hazel eyes her mother has. "Sure honey." Henry let go of Sophie's hand and walked over to Dean and slipped his hand into his. Dean froze and looked down at Henry who smiled and pulled him towards where Sophie and Madison were. Madison squealed when she saw the baby giraffe walking with its mother side by side. "He's so cute aunty! I want a baby giraffe." "You can't have one Maddie it won't fit inside the house." Henry said. "We can put him outside in the backyard." Sophie just laughed as they started walking all throughout the zoo looking at all the other animals. Madison and Henry were talking about asking their parents for a dog since their older now and how they were going to name him Mr. Giraffe. Dean was quiet the whole time. Not that he wasn't in the mood to talk, he was enjoying the different animals and how every time Henry or Madison point out to an animal they would give it name and try to think of a place somewhere in the house where they would put in. Madison said they could put Lumpy the hippo in their pool which was a small blow up children's pool. That made Dean crack up, imagining a full grown hippo in a small kiddy pool. When they reached the last animal Henry was in Dean's arms drooling over his shoulder and Madison was cradled in Sophie's arms. "Let's head home it's getting late." Sophie said looking down at Madison sucking her thumb. "I gotcha." Dean said as he wrapped his arm around Sophie's waist and kissed the top of her head. Once the kids were strapped down and Sophie was seated Dean drove out of the parking lot. ♥♥♥ "I'll see you soon, don't think I forgot about our date; take care." Dean said and kissed Sophie lightly on the lips and he turned to leave. He hopped into his car and drove off heading back to his house to collect his weapons; swap from his SUV to his favorite motorcycle, and head to the French Quarter. Parking his motorcycle, he pulled off his helmet and pulled down the zipper of his leather jacket, but was careful concealing his weapons in case a cop passes by him. He passed by the cathedral and remembered this was where he first met Sophie, fighting off daimons and healing her wrist. He smiled at the memory but slowly faded when he saw two figures behind the church fighting, he knew one was a daimon, but wasn't sure about the other one. Running towards them he wrenches out a pair of FGX blades from both sides of his black military boots and hurls them into the daimons chest's, they collapsed onto the floor and vanished within seconds. Dean then flung out his G41 and held it to the person's temple with a steady finger on the trigger. The gods only know how bad he wanted to use this bad boy. "See now, you just had to kill him. You couldn't let me have little fun with the son of a bitch...Your bitch of a brother did create them after all." Spoke the man who Dean still had his gun pointing to his head. "Who the fuck are y-" Before Dean could even finish his sentence he was head-butted, dazing him; he was scissor kicked to the ground, he still had his gun in hands and aimed it at the person. "Ky, I thought I taught you better. Damn it to Zeus you make me look bad. You're more vulnerable than a baby arní." Dean's temper got the best of him; he shot his left leg out and foot swept the man, making him fall flat his back, Dean took the opportunity and pressed his gun under the man's chin. His eyes widened when he saw who it was. "Shit... Philotes? What the hell are you doing here?" Dean said slowly getting up. He could've sworn his best friend was dead long ago. Philotes is the god of friendship; it was ironic because he would rather rip out his own fingernails than become a pacifist. He was the most ruthless son of a bitch he ever met; he also was his teacher back in Greece. He held his hand out and hauled Philotes up from the ground then drew him in a man hug. Philotes growled and shoved him back then punched him in the shoulder, but didn't faze Dean in the slightest. "Well whelp since you asked, I got bored of Greece very quickly and came to the states and found the humans amusing over here and considering I don't like the cold, New Orleans was perfect. Now may I ask what your fat ass is doing here in my city?" Philotes asked brushing dirt off his black trench coat. Dean smirked and crossed his arms over his chest. "I happen to like it here too egghead. And here is where my dumbass brother decided to put these reptiles." "Yeah your brother is a piece of work, he's still with that bitch Eris last time I checked." Dean growled at that name. Eris was part of why he was stuck here in the first place. The bitch stabbed him in the heart, literally trying to kill him. "Down boy; anyways since we're here let's go hunting, it's still early." Philotes said pushing Dean out onto the street. "If you don't mind me asking Phil-" "It's Kell now." Kell said cutting Dean off. "I'm Dean. As I was saying Kell, if you don't mind me asking if Penelope and Aetos-" "Dead, Dean they're dead." Kell said pretending to check the time, so Dean couldn't see the pain in his eyes. His wife Penelope was the reason Kell gave up his position as elite commander, she was the love of is life along with his son Aetos. Penelope died during an invasion in Thermos, she was stuck inside their house when the house caught on fire; he was too busy fighting off the raiders. His boy Aetos, even though he wasn't really Kell's son, he was found by Penelope when she was at the market. He and Penelope treated him as if he were theirs. Aetos was the baby boy his Penelope could never have. He died by the hands of his own leader, who thought Aetos was one the enemy and shot an arrow through his heart. Dean put a hand on Kell's shoulder in sympathy. "I'm sorry adelfos." Kell smiled than groaned. "I'm not a woman boy. The past is the past." Squinting, Kell saw movement on his right and ran with Dean behind him. There were about nine daimons and two human women with them, both were unconscious on the ground with blood seeping out of their necks. "I fight, you heal." Kell said as he lunged at the daimon closest to him and plunged a knife in him neck. Kell laughed when a daimon punched him on the jaw. He loved bloodshed as much as the next god; too bad daimons didn't bleed. He elbowed the next daimon on the head then side kicked him in the ribs making the daimon bent over in pain. Kell yanked out his retractable titanium sword and swung down decapitating the daimon. The next two must have been leaders. Both attacked him at the same time. One managed to have him in a choke hold, while the other jabbed him repeatedly in the ribs and stomach. Kell had taken worse when he was a prisoner back in Rome, he was beaten so badly and tortured he actually thought he was going to die, but he only laughed and laughed because he had nothing else to lose after the death of his wife and son, he looked forward to his own death. "What the fuck are you doing you shit? You're pawing me like a kitten. Little girls hit harder than you." Kell jumped and used both his feet to kick the daimon on the chest. He used the one choking him as a cushion when they came into contact with the wall. He spun around and snapped the daimon's neck like a twig, enjoying the sound of snapping bones; it was music to his ears. "Is that all you got? I was just starting to enjoy myself." Kell said spreading his arms. Dean chuckled at Kell; the man was insane. He sprinted towards the woman; pulling out his dual pistols with silencers attached to the tip of them he shot two daimons in between the eyes, then crouched down and laid a hand on each of the women's neck wounds, his hands glowed and in seconds their wounds closed up and looked as if nothing happened. Also waving a hand over their clothes, the blood vanished as well as their memory of ever seeing daimons and both Kell and himself. Both women walked off and back on to the street. Dean looked over and saw Kell had three remaining daimons. Pointing his gun at them in three quick shots they were dead. Kell sighed and bent down to pick up the knife a daimon managed to knock out of his hand. "You have a bad habit of taking the fun away from everything. Remember the day Andros tried throwing a spear when my back was turned, I knew it was coming-" Born Into Darkness Ch. 05 "Ah, you're so full of horse shit old man. That same day you got drunk, practically kissing my feet for saving your life, then cried like a little bitch when you stubbed your toe against the table." Dean said as he chuckled at the fun times he and Kell had together. "Shit... you're right... How about we get a drink for old times' sake? It's on me pup." Kell shoved Dean. "Fine, if you insist, just don't kiss me when you're drunk or I'll kick your ass." Dean said shoving Kell back who staggered back making him roar out in laughter. "Shit head." Kell mumbled under his breath. ♥♥♥ "One more darling." Kell winked to the attractive redhead bartender. Her name was Liz and she was practically eating out of the palm of his hand. "Anything for you suga'." Liz handed Kell his fifth scotch, while Dean was on his fourth Jack Daniel. His friend hadn't said a word since they walked into the bar and declined seven very attractive women. "Ok Dean, what's up? Seven women came up to you begging for your attention and you decline them. Either you're gay or there is a woman involved and it better be the second one because I've seen you take down a whole brothel in one night and then some. Spit it out runt." Dean smirked evilly because it was true. He would fuck woman after woman and would still be hard as rock. His friends would call him 'the iron horse'. Sighing he knew he couldn't keep up bottled up forever. "Her name is Sophie." "Ah see I knew it!" Kell threw his drink back then slammed his glass on the cherry wood bar. "What about this Sophie?" "She's everything I could ever ask for, but she's human. How can a human affect me so badly?" "Hi, big boy-" Before the striking blonde could say anything else Dean kissed her hard putting what he said to the test, he didn't feel anything, shook his head and sent her away. The other women he rejected started at the blonde in envy; if looks could kill the woman would've have been on her way to the Underworld. The blonde flipped back her hair and walked back to her table. He slammed his fist against the table in frustration. "You see nothing, no matter how hard I try to avoid her I still come back to her... It's me who goes back to her, like a damn siren song." Kell knew what it was because he was like that with Penelope. "Boy, you found your mate." "What the hell are you talking about? What's a mate?" Kell rubbed his bearded chin. "Before Moros took away my beasts and most of my abilities, when I first laid eyes on Penelope I knew she was the one for me. My inner beasts wanted to have her for ourselves and willing to protect her at any cost. That's the reason why I left friend, I needed to be with her and she needed to be with me." Dean looked down at his hands. His heart was pounding, it becoming harder to breath, that's exactly how he felt towards Sophie, she needed him and he needed her. "How is this possible?" "It just is pup. Whatever you do don't let her go. Mate with her, I never did with Penelope which is why she died in the fire. If I would've just told her what I was and mated with she would still be here today." Dean's head perked up. "What do you mean still today? She was human." Kell sighed. "Hear me out boy. If I wasn't so damn scared of being rejected by Penelope I could have mated with her, which involves biting our mate here." Kell said point to where his neck and shoulder connected. "They become like us, only they are able to shift into just one animal." "Geez... I can't believe I'm just learning about this now." Dean said sulking. "Stop acting like such a sissy; I thought you knew already, since you always act like such a smart ass," Kell said hitting Dean on the shoulder. "But take my advice, tell her everything and mate, simple. Oh, make sure she's fully committed to mating with you or else it won't work and you have to mate with her when you first slide into her." "Anything else?" "No... I think that's it." Kell said as he started to get up. He pulled out two hundred dollar bills and winked at the bartender. She skipped over and handed him a napkin with her phone number written on it. Dean got up and walked out with Kell. He held out his arm and Kell grasped his forearm and shook it. Both swapped numbers and emails and parted ways. On his way home he tried to think of way how he was going to explain to Sophie they're mates, let alone actually bonding with her? "I'm fucked." Dean muttered to himself. Born Into Darkness Ch. 06 Note to My Readers: I can't thank my editor Trggrhppy, he's been a big big help and has a lot of patients editing my work, sorry for the 'and and ands' and the tenses. I hope you all enjoy, comment and vote!! ***** Saturday, Midnight Sophie sniffled as she shoved another handful of gummy bears in her mouth, then used her shirt to wipe away her tears. The Last Song had to be her favorite movie of all times, no matter how many times she watched the movie she would always cry when the father dies on the beach chair facing the sea while his daughter Ronnie plays the song her father composed. She was a sucker for movies like that. Her phone vibrated next to her. Lifting it to her ear she mumbles, "Hello?" she sniffs and shoves her hand in the bag of mini marshmallows and stuffing them in her mouth. "Sophie? Are you ok?" Sophie froze when she heard Dean's voice through the phone, almost choking on a marshmallow. "Yeah I'm fine," she grabbed the remote and paused the movie; she got up and walked to Mandy's kitchen to wash her hands. "What's up?" "Are you crying?" Dean asked concerned. "No! I-I Had something in my eye then my eyes started to water." She heard Dean's rumbling laughter through the phone; even though he was nowhere near her he still managed to give her goosebumps. "Ok prinkípissa [princess], I'm calling to apologize." "For what?" Sophie said as she wiped her hands with the small towel on the countertop. "Our date." "Oh, that's ok, but I should be the one to apologize, I forgot to tell you about babysitting the kids. Tomorrow I'm free, Mandy and Aaron arrive here in the morning." Sophie walked back to the leather couch, popping more marshmallows in her mouth. "That's perfect, tomorrow it is. So... what are you doing right now?" "I'm being a total fat ass, I'm eating mini marshmallows, gummy bears and a box of chocolate chip cookies. You?" Dean chuckled. "I just got out of the shower. I just wanted to hear your voice." It was Sophie's turn to laugh. "Aw aren't you a romantic, a girl could get used to this." "To be honest I missed you, but it would've been creepy to appear at the door this late." Dean said. "Yeah def creepy." Sophie giggled. "Well Sophie I bid you goodnight and sweet dreams, don't stay up too late now." "No promises, goodnight Dean." Sophie pressed the end button and placed her phone on the coffee table. She couldn't help but smile, she loved all the attention Dean is giving her it's refreshing. She took the remote and resumed the movie, she reached over for some cookies only to find out it was empty, she pouted and took some more marshmallows. ****** Sophie heard the front door open as she handed Henry a plate of bacon, scrambled eggs and toast. "I think your folks are here." "Kitties, I'm home!" Mandy screamed from the main entrance. "Mommy!" Madison squealed as she hopped off her stool and ran to her mother. Mandy walked into the kitchen with Maddie in her arms carrying a new stuffed unicorn. "How did my little monsters behave?" "Good, we went to the zoo. And had a movie night then built a fort." Sophie said flipping a couple pancakes as well as scrambling some more eggs. "Mmmm Sophie don't tell me you're cooking? I would kill for one of your omelets right now." Aaron said as he sat next to him son who ate his last bit of eggs and toast. "Comin' right up," Sophie went to work. She whisked a couple eggs, then chopped some vegetables and sprinkled a little bit of pepper into the bowl she then poured it into the hot pan. "As much as I want to stay guys, I have another date with Dean." Sophie folded the omelet in half placing it on a plate and gave it to Aaron. "Ohhh Sophie and Dean sittin' in a tree-" "Mandy can I strangle your husband?" Sophie said stalking Aaron around the table. Aaron ran with his plate and fork in his hands, making kissing noises as he circles the table in the opposite direction avoiding Sophie. "Aaron stop being immature, you embarrassed her enough." Mandy said as she and Madison rubbed noses together. "Yeah Dad leave Dean alone I like him, he told me if I eat a lot of vegetables I'll be as big as him one day." Henry said Mandy mouthed 'thank you' to Sophie who smiled. "I'm going upstairs to shower." Sophie flicked Aaron in the ear then skipped her way to the shower with her book bag over her shoulder that carried her clothes inside. ****** Dean groaned sleepily as he rolled Munchy's body off him. "You fat mutt." He mumbled as he walks out of his bedroom to go downstairs to the kitchen. Dean was then hit with the wonderful aroma of coffee. "Come to papa." He said as he pulls out his favorite mug and poured himself a cup of coffee then added a pinch of sugar. Lifting his mug to his lips about to take his first sip, the doorbell rang. Growling he stomped to the front door and yanked it open. "How the fuck... Kell how did you find my address? How did you get passed the front gate?" "Well aren't you a slice of heaven in the morning," Kell said tapping Dean on the nose as he let himself in. "Sweet, coffee. Really Dean, you shouldn't have." Kell said taking Dean's mug out of his hands then gulped it down in one shot. Munchy came running in and jumped on Kell, who grunted in pain when his lower back collided with the marble kitchen table. Dean chuckled as he grabbed another mug and poured himself another coffee, added sugar and sipped as he watched Munchy lick Kell's face affectionately. "Damn it to Zeus, Dean get this mongrel off me." Kell said covering his face with his hands. "Good Munchy, good boy," Dean said as he drank the last bit of his coffee. He walked over to Kell, picked up Munchy and cradled him in his arms. "Did the bad man hurt your feelings Munchy?" Munchy barked and licked his chin as if he understood what Dean said. "So worm what are we going to do today?" Kell yelled from his gaming room. "I'm going on a date with Sophie today-" Kell smirked. "So... you going to tell her?" he said as he started pressing random buttons on the remote he found. Accidently opening Dean's hot wheels collection. "What the fuck? You are a freak." Dean ignored Kell as he went upstairs to get ready for his date with Sophie. Today he decided today he was going to open up to her since she told him her story. His stomach felt weird when he started thinking about Sophie, it was as if his stomach was doing backflips. Shaking off the feeling he walked to his closet and drew out a black t-shirt and grey cargo pants. He crouched and pulled out his black Timberland boots. He snatched a pair of boxer briefs and socks on his way to the bathroom. ****** Sophie pulled her book bag out of the backseat of Aaron's car and closed the door. "Thanks for the ride Aaron." "The least I can do after babysitting the offsprings." Aaron waved and drove off. She walks inside the apartment complex where she lives; she checks her mail box then walks up seven flights of stairs. Turning right she walks up to her door that has the number 24 on the front of the brown painted door and inserted her key. "Mira Sophie ¿dónde has estado?" [Look Sophie, where have you been?] Her tenant Maria asked. Maria is like to another mother to Sophie; Maria took her in when she was 18 looking for a home after she was kicked out from her foster home, she also cooks for her and invites her to family events during the holidays. She came from Colombia to New Orleans to give her sons, Jose and Ricardo a better life. "Maria, I was babysitting Mandy's kids for the weekend, guess what? I was on a date and I'm going on another date with him today!" Sophie said squealing as she went to hug Maria then kissed her on the cheek. "Date? Why did you no tell me? Who he?" Maria asked holding Sophie's hands into hers. "His name is Dean Cleisthenes, he used to be a solider, now he's a wrangler, I'm guessing that's another word for cop. He's so handsome and sweet. He saved my life from these men who-" "Hombres? hija cuántas veces te he dicho que tener cuidado?" [Men, daughter how many times do I have to tell you to be careful?] Maria held let go of Sophie's hands only to place her own on her hips to glare at her. "I was careful I swear Maria! These men they-" Maria rubbed her temples. "Be careful, how many time I have to tell ju?" For a 5'3 foot Colombian woman Maria was really protective. It warmed Sophie's heart that she cared for her so much. "I'm sorry it won't happen again Maria. I have to drop off my book bag then leave, I have a date with Dean and I don't want to be late. I love you." Sophie kissed Maria on the cheek and turned to open her door. "Vaya con dios!" [Go with God!] Maria said as she closed her door. Sophie kicked her sandals off her feet to replace them with her black and white converse. She looked at herself through the mirror and was pleased with her outfit; dark blue skinny jeans and her favorite loose fitting kitted pink sweater that fell off on shoulder. She shook her hair out of her bun; she bent her head down to scrunch curly hair. Sighing there wasn't much she could do with her curly hair; she went to her room took her small black satchel, swinging the long black leather strap over her shoulder she placed her wallet, iPod and phone inside and walked out of her apartment she closed and locked her door. Walking, Sophie made her way to Café Du Monde and sat herself down outside. Dean texted her stating he was going to be late because an unexpected friend from his past came to see him, but he didn't really care considering all his friend planned to do is eat all his Twinkies and drink all his beer. Sophie ordered herself a cinnamon roll sat back waiting for her order. She smiled at what Dean had planned today; he wouldn't tell her anything only that it was a surprise. Her guess was bowling but he said no, she also guessed a movie and he also said no to that. She was stumped to what it could be. "Sophia?" Sophie froze at the gruff voice behind. She only knew one person who called her Sophia. "Danny?" Sophie looked up at him in fear and prayed to God that he won't try and pull a stunt on her. Danny's skin was still tan, he was freshly shaved and smelled of Brut, which made her eyes water, his dark brown hair was still kept in a tight ponytail and his eyes were a dull green. He wore a plain brown t-shirt, jeans with black boots. He was still as tall as she remembered. "Honey, there you are. Let's go home. Come on, we can cook dinner together if you want." Danny grabbed Sophie's wrist with his rough hand and tired pulling her up; shaking her head she remained in her seat. Sophie looked down at her lap, tears threated to spill down her cheeks, seeing Danny brought back her past, she unmistakably remembers all the beatings, the yelling, the cursing Danny had put her through and it hit her hard; harder than a brick to the head. "N-no Danny." Danny's eyes narrowed, he attempted pulling Sophie up once more, wouldn't budge. "Get up Sophie before I get mad and you know what happens when I get mad." Sophie continued looking down, she felt a tear sliding down her cheek, she knew if Danny saw her crying her would beat her and 'give her something to cry about.' She needed to get away from him, but she also knew if she ran he would find her and beat her till he knocks her unconscious. She trembled in fear, knowing exactly what Danny was capable of. "If you don't get up on the count of three, you're going to get it," Danny whispered harshly into her ear. "One...Two...Three." On three he backhanded her across her cheek. Sophie cried out in pain as she fell out of her chair, her bottom lip started bleeding; her cheek started to swell up. Fingering around her cheek, she sighed in relief; no bones were broken. She looked up to see Danny ready to kick her; people around them gasped in shock, some were on their phones calling the police. "Danny no, stop. Please don't do this." Danny crouched and grabbed a handful of Sophie's hair, yanking her head back, causing her cry out in pain. "Listen to me little girl, don't even think for a second that I'm letting you-" "Get the fuck away from her." Dean said through clenched teeth. His whole body shook in pure fury. "Who the fuck is this Sophia, your boyfriend?" Danny said tightening his hold on her hair making her look at his face. Sophie was about to reply when Danny released her hair only to have him clasp a coarse hand around her neck hulling her up with him. She looks at Dean, silently pleaded he hurry before she fainted from the lack of air. She struggled to pry his finger away from her neck, it was useless. His fingers seemed as if they were fused together. Sophie tried speaking, nothing came out. "Yes I'm her boyfriend. Let her go now and I won't rip your head off with my teeth you sorry sack of shit." Dean said. He wanted so badly to shift and lunge at the lowlife for hurting his Sophie. His throat tightened when he saw tears cascading down her cheeks, but was quickly replaced by pure rage when he saw her swollen cheek and split lip. "Oh, I like him Sophia, where did you find him?" Danny tightened his hold; Sophie's body went limp. Dean lunged at the man, having him pinned down in seconds and started punching him in the face over and over again. The man was lucky he was using his fists and not his claws. The man tried covering his face but it was no help. The man was unconscious in a matter of minutes. Dean moved over to Sophie who was being poked by a male cop; while his partner crouched down to check Danny's pulse. Dean held back a growl as he saw the cop touch Sophie's swollen cheek. She whimpered and moved her face away in distress. "I'll take her to the hospital." Dean didn't wait for the cop to reply as he picked up Sophie cradling her in his arms, against his chest. She moaned and nestled her face against his chest. They arrived at the hospital within ten minutes, Sophie's coworkers gasped at her condition. They attended Sophie right away and Dean was left in the waiting room. He pulled out Sophie's phone from her purse and searched for Mandy's number. He put her phone against his ear and waited for Mandy to pick up. "What's up hun bun I thought you would've been riding the man hard by now-" "It's Dean, I'm here at the hospital. Sophie was attacked by Danny and-" "I'm on my way." The call ended. Dean put his head in his hands and sighed. He knew something was wrong with Sophie, his instincts were right, but he didn't listen; now she's in the hospital. He had an idea. Walking over to the bathroom he locked the door behind him and removed all his clothes, took the lid off the air vent, shifted into a black cat, jumped into the vent, following Sophie's scent. He shifted into a spider and crawled through a crack in the vent. Using his powers he froze everyone in the room and shifted back into his human form. He walked over Sophie, placed a hand over her heart and searched for any internal injuries. Breathing out a sigh of relief, she was fine. He wanted to heal her bruises, but he knew the doctors would question her. He shifted back into a spider, went back into the vent and unfroze everyone, he then shifted into a cat and ran back through the vents again into the bathroom and flashed his clothes on his body. Dean mentally kicked himself in the ass when he could've just froze everyone, find Sophie, walk back and unfreeze everyone. Or make himself invisible, but he had trouble with that power, it was tricky to control. Opening the door of the bathroom he saw Mandy and Aaron with the kids walk into the waiting room. Mandy handed Madison to Aaron and walked inside. Aaron saw Dean and smiled but it didn't reach his eyes. Henry ran to Dean, wrapping his arms around his hips. "Hey Henry, Madison, Aaron." Dean picked up Henry and walked over to Aaron to hug him. "Hey man, how you holding up?" Aaron asked as he sat down with Madison, who was playing with her father's wavy hair. "I'm good, I know for a fact she's going to be fine, I just wished I would've gotten there sooner. None of this would have happened if I wasn't side tracked." Dean said. "Did they arrest Danny?" "I hope they did, I didn't see. I just came straight here. But if I see that sorry sack of sh... sea biscuits, I'm to choke him and see how he likes it." Henry took Dean's sunglasses and put them on himself. Aaron chuckled at Dean, when he almost cursed in front of the kids. "I would too-" "Guys." Mandy said as she waved them over. They walked passed other patients, when they got to Sophie, she was sitting up and pulling her sweater over her tank top. Dean walked up to her and cupped her face in his hands. "How are you feeling?" Sophie smiled up at Dean; with just her smile it almost brought Dean down on his knees. "I'm good, in a bit of pain, but I'll manage." "Sophie, I don't ever want to be scared like that." Dean firmly stated. "Yes, I second that notion." Mandy said with her hands on her hips. "Here here." Aaron said while Madison covered his eyes with her small hands. "Come live with me till everything is cleared out. I don't want to risk that man finding you again, and if he ever does he'll see you with me." Dean said as he lifted her off the bed and gently placed her on the floor. "Oh, I don't know Dean. I don't want to intrude-" "Ah! Don't you dare finish that sentence missy, go with Dean you'll be safe with him, it's only for a little while. Do it for me, so I can have a piece of mind." Mandy said as she shifted Madison on her hip while she ran her hand through Henry's hair. She groaned as if in pain before she nodded. "I have to get my stuff from my apartment and tell Maria to keep an eye out." "Let's go check you out and get started." Dean said rubbing his hands together. ****** Dean stopped the car and got out to find Sophie closing her side of the door. He growled at her, she innocently smiled up at him. Shaking his head in disapproval he wrapped his arm around her small waist. Looking at the old brick apartment complex Dean tried not to make a face. The main entrance was a rusty grey door that had dent marks, the door window were broken and the whole doorknob was removed, the there was no source of security what so ever. Sophie took Dean's hand and led him inside. He couldn't believe how bad this place was, if he thought the outside was bad the inside was even worse. The fluorescent lights gave the hallway a grey look, they flickered so many times it was starting to give him a headache. There was an elevator shaft, but no elevator. So they had to take the stairs. The smell was of alcohol and urine was so strong it made his eyes water. "What floor do you live on sweetheart?" Dean asked trying not to breathe through his nose. "The seventh floor." They were only on the third. He was not about to let Sophie climb more sets of stairs. He cupped the back of her knees and hoisted her up into his arms. Sophie squeaked and wrapped her arms around Dean's neck. "I'm not a baby. I've walked up these stairs many times Dean." "Not when you're with me you're not." Sophie crossed her arms over her chest and huffed. Dean laughed as he nuzzled his face into her hair, inhaling her unique sweet pea scent. They finally reached the seventh floor; Dean set Sophie on the floor and both walked down the hall. The lights on this floor buzzed instead of flickering. Her floor looked even more grey and dull. This place would be the best place to shoot a zombie movie, the scary lights, dark stairs, broken windows and to top it all off, the splotches of blood on the floor. Born Into Darkness Ch. 06 Sophie pulled out her keys from her satchel and opened the door. Her apartment was the definition of Sophie. Her walls were painted a very pale pink almost white. She had a leather couch in her small living room and her old boxed TV that had two antennas sticking out from the back, her window was small, with pink curtains and a small cactus plant sitting in the sunlight. Her kitchen was small but had a homey fell. He knew she used it a lot considering she had a batch of cookies in a jar, biting his lip he walked into the small kitchen and stuck his hand inside stealing a hand full of cookies. Moaning at the moist chocolaty goodness he turned and took some more. Dean heard snickering behind him and saw Sophie giggling behind her hand. "What?" Dean asked spitting out cookie crumbs. That made Sophie howl in laughter, she clutched her side and tried breathing, when she did she snorted. "Oh man I needed a laugh," Sophie said as she wiped a small tear off the corner of her eye as she sobered up. "I'm almost done." Dean nodded eating the last cookie in the cookie jar; he burped feeling like a total fat ass after eating all those cookies. He walked to Sophie's room. It was so girly and pink. He loved it all. Her bed spread was white but contained multicolored hearts, pillows matched the bed spread. Her closet doors were stained a deep brown making it pop. She also had bright pink carpets on both side of her bed. He saw a switch on right and switched it on; small lights above his head twinkled making them look like little stars. "You like?" Sophie said behind him she passed by him with a pink see through bag filled with toiletries. "Yes, it's so beautiful. How did you get them up there?" Dean asked still looking up at the ceiling. "With the help of Maria and her eldest son Jose." Sophie smiled as she looked up herself. Dean saw Sophie look at the lights; the lights gave Sophie this angelic look. He walked over to Sophie, cupping her face in his hands and lightly kissed her on the lips. Sophie's eye widened at Dean's actions but closed a moment later as she allowed him to kiss her more; for a man of his capabilities, his touch was soft and benevolent. She felt protected with him and was actually happy that she let Mandy talked her into staying with Dean. Dean kissed her lips one last time, pressing their foreheads together. "I'm never letting you out of my sight Sophie Valentine." Sophie smiled. "I believe you." She pulled away from him and placed closed her bag and was set to go. She over packed just in case she stay a little bit longer that she expected to. She put the her pink duffle bag strap over her shoulder only to have it removed by Dean who placed it of his and took her other bag in his hand. For a guy he wore pink well. Very very well. "Before we leave let me say goodbye to Maria." Sophie said as they both walked outside into the hallway and locked the door. Sophie knocked on Maria's door and her eldest son Jose answered. He smiled and pulled Sophie in his arms into a bear hug. She laughed and kissed his cheek. Dean tightened his hold on Sophie's bag so he didn't punch the guy who was hugging up his woman. His beasts agreed with him. "Hey Joey where's Ma?" Sophie asked looking up at Jose. "She's in the kitchen. 'Mami ven aca!'[Mom come over here] who's he?" Jose asked pointing to Dean. "He's my boyfriend. Dean," Sophie said as she turned to Dean and winked. "Dean, meet Jose, also known as Joey." Dean stuck out his hand to shake Jose's hand and smiled. "Nice to meet you?" "Quién está en la puerta?" [Who's at the door] "It's me Sophie, Maria!" Sophie called out. "Sophie! Coming." Maria walked to the door and when she saw Sophie she gasped at Sophie's bruises. "Who did this?" "Danny." Sophie said as she looked down at her shoes. Maria muttered in Spanish making Jose and Dean stepped back in fear. She slapped Jose on the chest who winced and rubbed the stop where his mother struck him. "Why didn't jou say somethin'?" "Mi pobre bebé." [My poor baby] Maria said stroking Sophie's hair. "I'm staying with Dean; we don't know it Danny was arrested or anything and we're not risking him coming after me." Sophie said as she pulled away from Maria. "Ok Sophie. Hola [hi] Dean soy [I am] Maria." Maria said walking towards Dean and hugged him tight. "Por favor, cuida mi hija." [Please, take care of my daughter] Dean took Maria's hands in his. "Con mi vida." [With my life] He said in flawless Spanish. Maria smiled and kissed his cheek and stepped back. "I like him. Adios Sophie vaya con Dios." [Bye] [Go with God] "Ok Ma I love you. Sophie kissed Maria's cheek and walked down the hall with Dean in tow. "Let's get the party started shall we darling?" Dean winked. "Yes we shall." Sophie said taking Dean's hand into hers. ******* Tell me what you think!! Question: Did anyone see that Lucy movie? Is it good? P.S: I'm going camping with my family and chp.7 might me a little delayed, depends on how much work I can get done over there... Yikes. I love you guys keep reading and don't forget to comment (I actually read them!) and enjoy. Born Into Darkness Ch. 07 "Get out get out get out!" Eris grabbed an onyx vase and threw it at her nymph maid's feet. The three Moirai sisters glared at her for. Fuck everything! Fuck them! "Don't you fucking give me those looks! If it you three hadn't intervened Kyros would have been dead!" Eris stomped to her balcony. Kyros is alive. Fucking. Alive. Eris clenched her hands into fists; her nails digging into her palm. "Kyros cannot be killed." Spoke Lachesis fidgeting with a stray piece of hair. "Yes he can." Eris said through clenched teeth. Her flaming red hair softly floated in the wind, her pale orange pelpos clung to her curvaceous body like a second skin. "Lady Eris, if Kyros dies, the curse Thanatos cast on Night and Darkness will be broken. Then you and Thanatos will be cast down into Tartarus..." Klotho said as she wrapped a long silver thread around her index finger. Eris stomped her foot. She had honestly thought Kyros was dead and everything was going to be cool as ice, but no... these fucking hags had to interfere. They just had to! What the hell was she going to do now? She couldn't kill them; she could go to Zeus and ask daddy dearest to fix it but then there was her mother; that bitch had the worse habit of showing up at the worst times. She wondered what their reactions would if she told them about the countless men she slept with. What would happen if she told daddy about Thanatos. Big no-no there. Atropos was silent as she polished her black shears. The Moirai sisters were beautiful to Eris, but she would never admit that to anyone but herself. The eldest is Klotho; she always kept her hair away from her face, half up and half down. She has the most unique hair, dark brown almost black; the goddess possessed vivid grey eyes that made Eris shudder every time she stared into them for too long. Klotho is the only one out of the three that wore black the other two sisters wore white, she never knew why. If Eris had to guess, it would be because she is mourning a lover. Klotho also has a lithe body, her breasts were sufficient and she had noticeable curves; but Klotho is very conservative about her body, never revealing too much skin, which made her more alluring whenever the three were present at the council meetings. Eris observed the middle sister. Lachesis. She's the innocent one, yet holds a dangerous job. She calls the shot, when it comes to one's death. She was blessed with light brown hair, like honey, long and curly, but Lachesis kept it up, never loose. Shaking her head at Lachesis' actions, the middle sister abruptly ran through Eris' temple squealing, into the gardens where a mother deer and her fawn pranced around. Her body was made for sex; her breasts were large enough to fill a man's hands. Her hips flared out and her ass was so vast it would definitely overflow any pair of hands that dared touch it. Eris had once seen Lachesis naked bathing in the river; even though she's attracted to men, just one gaze at Lachesis body would make her moist between her legs. The goddess was now cradling the fawn; Eris couldn't help but envy her. Her eyes are big vibrant baby blues; her skin was golden and flawless. The sun shined above her head giving her the impression of an angel. Lachesis managed to look erotic and innocent at the same time. Eris lurched when she felt a hand slip in between the slit of her pelpos to cup her mound. She turned to see Atropos grinning up at her. The youngest of the three was the most lethal of all three sisters, she was the one who cuts the thread with her shears, she smiles while doing it, Eris has seen it many times. All the gods knew to stay clear of her. Atropos giggled as she pressed her breasts against Eris' back. Her brown hair, similar to her sisters, came in waves; like Lachesis she procured the same seductive body and her blue eyes, only hers were darker and more wicked. Eris overheard that Atropos had been the one who slept with Paris just to make Aphrodite jealous. "What the fuck Atropos." Eris said shoving the small goddess away from her. Atropos only smiled and tsked. The goddess had some nerve treating her like a play thing, making her wet and hot all over... not that she didn't mind. "Ah now, you have to play nice Eris, I promise I won't bite... hard." Atropos pressed her curvaceous body against hers, cupping her own breasts. "Tell me something little girl. Why do you do this?" Eris said yanking Atropos' hands away from her own body. "You lust after my sister... and I have information you might be interested in... about Dean's new mate." Atropos said stroking her shears as if it were a pet. Eris felt her eyes turn red as she grabbed the goddess by the throat. Only to have Atropos laugh as she used her powers to flash herself behind Eris; Atropos pressed a blade from her charcoal shears against Eris' neck. Atropos licked the curve of her neck and snickered in her ear. "My my, don't you have a bad temper..." Atropos nicked Eris' neck with the blade of her shears. Shrieking Eris pressed a hand against her neck. Atropos laughed. "You stupid cunt, you're not going to die...unless I will it," she said forcing Eris to tilt her head to the side; licking the cut, sealing it shut. "Thanatos is here." Atropos flashed herself to Lachesis' side. "ERIS!" Thanatos bellowed in her hall. Eris jerked up; her body walked to where Thanatos was as if it had a mind of its own. "Yes?" She wasn't too happy at his tone of voice. He must know Kyros is alive and if he knew then she's in some deep shit, her ass is on the line now and must tread carefully. Thanatos raked a hand through his solid back hair. "How the fuck is my brother alive?" "I-I I was going to tell you after I talked with the Moira-" Thanatos backhanded Eris before she could finish her sentence. Son of a bitch, she saw black dots clouding her vison. "You had one damn job, stab him straight through the heart. Done and simple!" Thanatos paced back and forth like a caged animal. She would have laughed at Thanatos; nothing is simple when it came to Kyros. Eris rubbed her stinging cheek. When Eris smiled at the first time she ever laid eyes on Thanatos while she was involved with Kyros she thought he was the sexiest, most powerful god in all Olympus. Besides the amount of power, Thanatos' looks made her his slave. From his black hair that was always kept long; touching his ears, to his lean well-built body; Eris sighed remembering how his body looked covered in a thin layer of sweat when they made love. After she stabbed Kyros, Thanatos transformed into a new person, he was even more demanding and greedy. Even being the goddess of discord she felt guilty stabbing Kyros, but she had to do it. When she and Kyros were lovers all he never took anything seriously, he always went hunting and whenever they were together he wanted to just talk, once in a while they would have sex, but she loathed that. She wanted him to dominate her and fuck her rough until his needs were sated, to take her like an animal, but all he wanted was 'go slow' and talk about feelings. That's what Thanatos had that Kyros didn't. Flicking her hair off her shoulder, she didn't really care anymore about Kyros, she had Thanatos now. She got what she wanted; Kyros out of her life and a seat at the council's table. But now, Kyros is actually alive and has a mate; even though she and Kyros were over Eris couldn't help but feel a large amount of jealously. If anyone was going to mate with Kyros it should be her, not some bitch; Kyros is hers and only hers; not some little hussy. "Are you listening to me?" Thanatos said roughly grabbing Eris' chin with two fingers. "I know it's hard for you to pay attention considering you have the attention span of a fucking bird." He said sweetly. Eris craved to punch him, just once. She slapped him once... it didn't end very well for her. Pulling her chin away from Thanatos' "I'm listening." Eris said as she used her powers and manifested a small towel to hold it up to her bloody nose; what she wouldn't give for healing abilities. Oh wait she did have them if she wasn't so naïve back then, giving up her healing abilities to Thanatos. If she asked him to heal her he would laugh in her face, that or strike her again, only harder. "We need to come up with a plan to get rid of Kyros, as soon as possible." He spoke looking at her with his bright red eyes. Ever since Kyros 'died' Thanatos' eyes turned red, some say he killed one of his own bastard sons when it was only an infant. Eris scoffed "There is no more 'we'." as she walked over to her marble throne chair to sit down and nurse her nose. Thanatos stalked towards Eris but abruptly stopped when the Moirai walked in. Eris sighed in relief when the sisters flashed into the room. "Welcome back." Klotho was serious with her hands clasped together resting upon her thighs. Lachesis had crown of flowers in her hair, while Atropos winked at Thanatos. "Thanatos." The three of them said simultaneously as their eyes started glowing white. Shit. That wasn't a good sign. She knew they were setting some sort of prophecy. That's the thing about the sisters they are able to set ones fate or destiny, heck they can even see into the past present and future. Thanatos gave a nervous chuckle as he cautiously backed away from the sisters. "Girls. I thought you were with Zeus. I heard that you guys are now sitting with him during council meetings." Atropos spoke first. "We don't sit with anyone." "You both now know Kyros is alive, and it will stay that way." Klotho spoke keeping her face stoic and emotionless while her gaze shifted to Eris then to Thanatos who took another step back. "Our brother is not going to die; we love him too much and would miss him dearly. Our parents would too." Lachesis spoke on the verge of tears. "Shut the fuck up!" Moros said behind the sisters, who didn't even flinch at his sudden appearance. His hair was always shaved off; he always wore the same pair of dark tinted sunglasses; right now he wore a dark blue polo with the same colored slacks and Sperry's. Eris had slept with Moros too, he was always cold when they fucked but that's one of the reasons why she went back to him for more. Thanatos would slaughter her if he ever found out. "Moros." The sisters spoke simultaneously. "It's not looking good for you cousin..." Atropos said as she flashed herself to his side looking at him, her still bright white glowing eyes reflected off Moros' sunglasses. She kissed his nose affectionately then flashed herself back with her sisters. "You really like pissing people off." Moros growled. "No, just you." Atropos said egging Moros on by bending her index finger signaling Moros to come forward. "Why you little-" "Enough," Klotho roared getting all their attention. "It's simple. If either Kyros or his mate dies, Dark and Night will cast the two of you down into Tartarus for all eternity; sorry to say this Moros but you're going to die." All three, Eris, Thanatos and Moros stared at the sister's. Moros was the first to speak. "The fuck I am! How the hell did I get tangled in all this bullshit?" "Please don't act stupid Moros we know what you did. You 'doomed' Philotes into never finding a mate after Penelope was killed by the fire, but we reversed it. You also killed his son, by impersonating his general and shooting an arrow through his heart. You're going to die by your brother's hand all because you let envy control you. When the day comes and Philotes regains his beasts...he will find you and kill you." Lachesis said hiding behind her sister Klotho. Eris muttered a curse. She got up from her seat to pace. Kyros stupid mate can't be killed or else she's 'cursed'. What the fuck was she going to do now? Kyros is hers not anyone else. Grinning; the sisters said nothing about interfering with their relationship. Eris could appear at Kyros' doorstep and seduce him; she managed to make him love her once she sure can do it again. Thanatos pulled Eris off her seat to shove her against the wall, away from everyone. "I can see you're planning something, tell me what it is and it better be good or else I'd have to seriously hurt you." "Well... the sisters never said anything about making an appearance. So I'm going to pay them a little visit." She snapped her fingers, in an instant her appearance changed. Her red hair was now blonde; her skin was still pale. Her pelpos was now a lavender sun dress that reached down to her ankles, snapping her fingers again she went back to her original self. "You fuck him; I'll kill you and him together." Thanatos said yanking her to his hard chest. "I'm doing us a favor, and who I fuck isn't any of your business, I don't belong to you asshole." Eris pushed Thanatos away from her and flashed herself to Kyros' location. Eris looked around; the house she was in was huge that smelt like new. Cloaking herself she walked down a set of stairs that led her to the center of the house. Glancing to her right she saw Philotes on a chair playing with an animal. She had to admit, Philotes looked attractive. His hair is short; very modern, no longer looking like a caveman; she never knew what that mortal Penelope saw in him back then. Sighing in annoyance Philotes still had the bad habit of having numerous weapons strapped to his body. The front door opened and a small curly haired woman walked through. She turned to look back at Kyros to smile. Eris gasped when she noticed the black eye and bruises on her neck. Smirking Eris was glad the bitch got a taste of her own medicine; the woman now knows how she feels when Thanatos comes to her bed drunk of ambrosia. "Oh I'm going to have some fun..." ♥♥♥ Sophie walked inside with Dean in tow laughing together. Colliding with what she thought was a random wall ended up being a tall man in a leather trench coat. She squeaked when two hands clasped onto her shoulders to keep her from falling. Looking up Sophie couldn't help but smile. This must be Kell. The one Dean talked non-stop about on the car ride here. "You must be Kell," Sophie said patting him on the bicep. "Is it true that you once tried to light your farts, only to end up burning your ass hairs?" Kell growled as he gently moved Sophie to the side and pursued Dean who just leaned against the wall with his ankles crossed smirking. "You sorry sack of horse shit! That was supposed to be between me and you." Grabbing Dean by the front of his shirt. Sophie's eyes widened at Kell's sudden outburst. She felt bad now, she didn't know it was a secret. Sophie rushed over to Kell and placed her small hands on his buff forearm to keep him from hurting Dean. "He didn't mean to, he was only trying to cheer me up." Both Kell and Dean looked down at her. Dean's expression was between anger and sadness while Kell's was straight up pure rage. Kell released Dean's shirt and turned to Sophie, he cupped her soft angelic face into his hands making her look up at him. "Who did this to you adelfí̱?" [Sister] Kell looked from Sophie's bruises to Dean. "Please don't tell me it was you Dean because I will shove my foot way up your ass you'll be spitting up leather for a month." Dean's eyes turned gold. "Don't you ever say that to me! I would never hurt her, fuck I would never lay my hands on a woman, period." Dean finished his sentence as he pulled Sophie away from Kell and into his arms crushing her against his chest. "I... can't... breathe." Sophie gasped as she tried pushing herself away from Dean's rock hard body. She had nothing against being pressed up against Dean's body; it felt amazing, he was warm and she felt safe in his arms. It was just he was practically squeezing the air right out of her lungs. Hearing barking in the distance Sophie turned her head to see Munchy run in their direction with his ears flopping up and down. Munchy had to be the cutest thing in the world, she was to terrified of dogs up until the day this bundle of cuteness tackled her onto the floor. Smiling brightly Sophie moved away from Dean and headed to Munchy. The dog knocked her down making her laugh and smile even more. "It's good to see you too, boy." Sophie said as he laid down on top of her making her lay flat on the floor from his weight. "She's a pretty little thing; easy on the eyes my friend. Tell me something runt, how did a sack of shit like you find a sweet woman like her?" Kell said Dean grabbed Kell and put in in a choke hold. "Keep your eyes off my mate dipshit." Kell somehow slipped out of Dean's hold and flipped him onto his throat with his boot on his throat. Dean growled and twisted Kell's ankle. "It's on old man." Sophie saw the two giants start to throw punches at each other. She didn't know whether to break them up, or leave them alone. Munchy licked her face then rolled off her to go and growl at Kell. Getting up and wiping her hands on her pants she walked up to the two six foot giants, stood on her tip toes and dug her nails into both their earlobes. Both winced and bent down to her level to try and lessen the stabbing pain Sophie was causing on their earlobes. She then walked into the kitchen with Kell and Dean repeatedly moaning out 'ouch' and she forced each to sit down on a stool. She released them, only to have her hands on her hips and eyes narrowed; looking at each of them made them uncomfortable and squirmy. "Are you both done now? Or do I have to pinch you again?" Sophie said as she walked around Dean's kitchen looking for items to make cookies with. It was like dealing with babies. "No." Both said together. Kell shoved Dean who was caught off guard and fell off his stool. Kell bellowed with laughter, it quickly ended when Sophie flicked his ear hard. "Damn it woman that hurt!" Kell said cupping his ears. Dean got back on his stool about to attack Kell when Sophie cleared her throat and glared at the both of them. "Dean, get up and take out to the butter, sugar and brown sugar, as well as the measuring cups." "You, Kell, get me two eggs, vanilla extract and flour." They might as well help her make cookies instead of them going at each other's necks like a pair of rabid animals. Sophie went to look for the sea salt, baking soda, baking powder and chocolate chips in her duffle bag. Rummaging through her bag she couldn't help but smirk at how she was able to control two big giants by just pinching their ears. She had done the same with Ricardo and Jose when they went at each other, but Sophie was dealing with two tall, hunky men she just met. And by God were they scary. Both have tattoos and are freakishly tall, dwarfing Sophie by a lot. And Kell... he was just the personification of a renegade. Beside his threating height and tattoos, Kell possessed tan skin and black hair. He also had a goatee that he pulled off very well when most men couldn't and the rest of Kell was very similar to Dean's the chiseled jaw and ripped body. But Kell's eyes were what caught her attention, they are a dull blue almost grey; when she looked into them, there was so much buried pain, it broke her heart. Walking back into the kitchen Sophie saw all the items she needed were on the counter top and the guys were sitting down where she left them. Only Dean was polishing an abnormally large sword and Kell had his ankles crossed upon the counter and his chin was tucked into his chest that moved up and down from his heavy breathing, signaling Sophie that he was napping. Sophie walked up to Kell and poked his shoulder to wake him up; Kell jerked up with the tip of his retractable sword pointed to her heart. "Whoa!" Dean disarmed Kell in a blink of an eye. Born Into Darkness Ch. 07 Kell blushed. "Sorry cuteness, I should have warned you I sleep armed." Sophie smiled and handed him the items in her arms so she can find a couple bowls and spoons. "So... what are you going to make?" Kell asked as he poked the bag of chocolate chips. "Cookies." Sophie looked back at them and smiled. "Are you trying to make me fat?" Dean said as he smirked. Sophie felt her face get hot; she distracted herself by putting her hair in a bun. "You are fat, have you not seen the size of your ass in those pants. I mean come on Fido each cheek looks like a plump beach ball." Kell said mischievously. "You son of a-" Dean said as he slowly started getting up from his seat when Sophie was there in between them with a two spoons and two bowls in her hands. "Here," She said holding out one of each to Dena and Kell. "I'm going to add the ingredients and you stir." "I'm no Martha Stewart cuteness-" You make her unhappy in anyway and I will hurt you. Dean telepathically spoke to Kell who took the bowl and spoon without a word. Sophie squealed and pecked Kell on the forehead making Dean growl in jealously. "No. None of that Baby Cakes. Behave." She said patting Dean on the arm. Kell threw his head back in laughter. "Oh man Dean you're whipped!" Sophie cupped Dean's face in her hands and kissed his lips softly. She then moved away and started adding things into the bowls and asked the guys to mix them together while she took out a large flat pan and placed wax paper on top. Glancing up she caught Kell eating some batter mix. She smacked his hand and Kell actually pouted making her laugh. "You do realize they taste better when baked right?" Sophie said taking away his bowl to placed small pieces of the cookie dough on the wax paper. "I know but it tastes so freaking good now!" She shook her head at Kell's reply. Men will be men. "Fine, lick the spoon then." Sophie handed Kell the spoon that was in the bowl, as soon as he saw it, his eyes lit up. "Fatty." Dean murmured as he handed his bowl to Sophie. "Leave me be boy." Kell said popping a chocolate chip into his mouth. Sophie bent down and placed the cookies in the oven. She forced the guys to go to the gaming room so she could cook diner and clean the counter top along with the dirty bowls. ♥♥♥ "Which one is the button you shoot with again?" Kell asked as he swayed his body side to side on the beanbag chair acting as if it would help in the game. "The right trigger idiot." Dean said as he made the avatar in the game climb up a watch tower and uses a sniper rifle to shoot down the enemy. "Guys foods ready!" Dean shot up from his seat when Kell shoved him back down and ran into the kitchen. Growling Dean stalked into the kitchen ready to strangle Kell only to find his kitchen table stacked with mouthwatering food. Ogling the food Dean went over to Sophie and pushed her chair out for her to sit down. He sat down next to her then gave her a chaste kiss on the cheek. "Damn your woman sure knows how to cook." Kell mumbled as he shoved another spoon full of rice inside his mouth. "Honey. What is all this food for? Are we celebrating something?" Dean asked as took the plate Sophie was handing over to him that was filled with brown looking rice, grilled steak and red beans. "Well you are letting me stay at your place for the time being so I might as well make myself useful and cook for you guys." Sophie said blushing as she made herself a plate. "Oh, you didn't have to do that I was going to order take out-" "No you're not, not anymore. That stuff is bad for you; from now on I'm cooking. Did you know you had about ten boxes of Chinese food take out boxes in your fridge? How does someone who eats so bad looks as good as you do?" Sophie said eyeballing him. Dean innocently shrugged. "I don't like cooking." "Clearly." Sophie said as she pilled more rice on her plate. "Can I take your woman home so she can cook for me every day? Cause' this stuff is killer!" Kell spit some rice out as he spoke making Sophie chuckle. Dean growled as he placed an arm around her waist as he took another bite of food. You do realize your eyes are changing color, right? Dean shut his eyes and breathed in and out then glanced over to Kell who nodded. "Cuteness, what do you call this stuff?" Kell said swirling his fork in a circle. "Well the rice is Arroz con Coco [Coconut Rice], the beans are Frijoles, which means red beans only it's from Goya and I chopped some veggies to give it the extra flavor and the steak is grilled with lime juice." Sophie said cutting up her steak. "Coco huh? How did you learn to cook so well?" Kell asked as he reached over for more beans and rice. Sophie smiled. "My mother, she taught me everything she knew." Dean reached over and took Sophie's hand and kissed her knuckles. She looked over and gave him a small smile. She loved cooking; her and her mother would cook for hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Sophie remembered this one time she got up early to make her parents breakfast, she almost burnt down the house; the funny thing was her parents weren't even mad they were more worried about her wellbeing than the house. Shaking her head at the memory and focused back on the two hulks in front of her. When they were done eating Sophie cleared the table and brought out dessert. Flan and Buñuelos; Kell literally jumped over the table and snatched five Buñuelos and shoved them into his mouth moaning in delight. He got up and kissed Sophie on the cheek. Dean sprung up and pursued Kell around the table only to have Sophie come in between them handing him a Buñuelo and smiled up at him. Taking a bite Dean couldn't help but mimic Kell's reaction. Whatever this was, was so good Dean shoved it in his mouth and took three more. "What do you call these?" Kell said grabbing two more Buñuelos as he skipped over to the flan and poked it with a spoon. "What you're poking is a Colombian specialty it's called flan and the round bread is called Buñuelos. Flan is really sweet so take a small piece. The Buñuelos we usually have for breakfast with coffee but I made them because I knew you guys would enjoy them." Sophie said placing the all the plates in the dishwasher as Dean and Kell ate the flan with a spoon straight from the plate. "I swear Sophie, if you ever decide to ditch this asshole I'm very much single." Kell said winking at her. "Mine." Dean stalked over to Sophie and picked her up so he could nuzzle her neck. Sophie rolled her eyes; she was getting a little tired of this Macho act of his. "Dean, put me down I have to finish loading the plates." Sophie said squirm. "Sophie, stop moving, Dean is just scent marking you; I kind of pushed him too far." Kell said as he slowly walked up to them. "What does that mean?" Sophie laughed suddenly; she felt Dean's breath tickling her neck. Dean glanced up and viciously growled when he spotted Kell getting near his mate. Tightening his hold he pressed Sophie's soft body against his. "Mine. Mate." Dean's words were difficult to understand considering they were mostly growls. "Hey baby look at me," Sophie said cupping Dean's faced in her hands making him look at her. She gasped when she saw Dean's eyes were glowing gold again, not only that but he had fangs and hair was starting to spread throughout his body. "Dean?" Note To My Readers: So...I put a lot of thought and work into this chapter. And a special thanks to my editors trggrhppy and whitehound ; who helped me big time with editing this chapter. Tell me what you think. Comment, Enjoy and don't forget to vote. Thanks to my followers for all the support you guys are one of the reasons I keep this book going. P.S Here is the cast; I just want to give you guys an idea of who they are. Dean- Cheyne Oglesby Sophie- Vanessa Hudgens Mandy- Miranda Kerr Aaron- Aaron Taylor Johnson Madison- Mackenzie Foy Henry- Greyson Chance Kell- Jonathan Rhys Meyers Daimon- Unknown Maria- Victoria Ruffo Danny- Aaron Diaz Jose (Maria's Eldest Son)- Marcelo Cordoba Eris- Unknown Klotho- Angelina Jolie Lachesis- Emily DiDonato Atropos- Michelle Trachtenberg Thanatos- Ian Somerhalder Moros- Jason Statham Born Into Darkness Ch. 08 Sophie couldn't help but feel scared. This... This man? Animal? Laboratory experiment gone wrong? Whatever the hell Dean was was now holding her in a vice grip and sniffing her hair, neck and mumbling words she couldn't even begin to decipher. "Sophie... Sophie," Kell said from the other side of the counter. His hands were up as if he were surrendering and his voice was low, almost a whisper. "I need you to get a hold of yourself. Try to calm him down." Calm him down? How the heck is she going to do that, with him groping and growling every three seconds! Trembling she looked back at Dean; his golden eyes gazed right into hers; breaking eye contact first and lowered his face into the V-neck part of her pink sweater, nuzzling her breasts. If she wasn't so afraid she'd be moaning at the delicious sensation he's creating with his whiskered jaw, if only he moved a little lower... No! Now was not the time to be a horndog. "Dean... Dean... Baby Cakes. Look at me," Sophie tried to pull his head up only to have him growl again. "Kell it isn't working. Isn't there something you can do?" Sophie squeaked when Dean's stubbly chin scraped against her nipple, that single action made her wet, instantly. This is really bad, even when her life is in danger somehow she manages to find time to be horny. No bueno. Not good. Kell scoffed. "I am doing something. Putting some distance, if I get near you he'll go all Cujo on my ass, I like my limbs attached to my body very much." What a chicken. And here she was thinking he was all kinds of badass. Dean looked over Sophie's shoulder and snarled at Kell. He some sort of freaky voodoo magic shit and flashed them to his room. "Dean? What did you do? How did we get here? Put me down... I feel funny." Sophie fired questions at Dean only to have them ignored. Her body felt funky, whatever kind of magic Dean pull played havoc with her body. Her head felt tight, as if a baby elephant decided to use her head as a butt pillow; her stomach wasn't too happy either. "Mine. Mate." Dean mutters as he nibbles the sweet spot on her neck, where the shoulder and neck meet. "Oh..." Sophie moaned out as she tilted her head to one side giving Dean access to her neck. "Dean more." Her body was so hot, as if lava were spreading throughout her entire body; Sophie's breasts felt heavy, her nipples pebbled, and were now rubbing against her bra, making her shudder in need. Feeling Dean's teeth scrape against her neck; loud moans escaped from Sophie's lips. Not giving a damn anymore she wrapped her legs around his waist and pressed her neck against his mouth, encouraging him to continue. "More Dean. Please..." Sophie grinds her hot, wet center against Dean's hard, pulsating member, earning more growls and harder bites from him. Grabbing his face Sophie mashed their lips together, in a scorching kiss; raw and passionate. She needs him right here, right now. Rough and hard. Pulling away from Dean, Sophie pulled off her sweater leaving a thin barrier between the two of them. Boldly Sophie took Dean's hands from her waist; shoved then up her tank top and under her bra. He lightly pinched Sophie's already pebbling nipples causing her to cry out in need. "Dean." Sophie closed her eyes and moans into his ear; she then wraps her arms around his neck; pushing her chest against his hands for more. Peaking down through the slits of her eyes Sophie was surprised to see Dean supporting the both of their weight against the door of his bedroom using only his hips. ********* Behind Sophie's back Dean's fingertips morphed into claws; grabbing the back of her tank top and bra strap he ripped the offending material off. Lowering his mouth, leveling it down to Sophie's mouthwatering mounds Dean growled and latched his mouth to her right nipple while he used his other hand to rip away at her jeans. Dean retracted his claws before Sophie sees them and flips out. Sophie's moans and cries were music to his ears. After ripping his mate's jeans away he pulled his mouth and hand away from Sophie's tits and stared at her weeping panty covered mound. Deeply inhaling Sophie's alluring sweet pea scent he couldn't help but growl again for the millionth time. Without hesitating Dean set his sexy, feisty minx on her feet he kneeled down and came face to face with what his inner beast craved. Sensing his mate's sudden stiff posture he looked up at her seeing her look flushed, with her curly hair no longer in a bun but loose and wild; just like he always pictured it to be. Sophie's plump, full lips were red and swollen from the rough kissing and her tits... were perfect caramel tipped beauties; so perfect. They were small and humble and not to over whelming, just how he likes it. He was dying to see her ass... her round, bubble butt ass. Just thinking about how they look with just her lacy pinky panties covering them made his dick pulsate. The fates were really on his side; giving him the perfect mate. His beast pushed his humanity and reminded him about his mate's delicious overflowing ass. Dean may not be a tits guy, but he sure as hell was an ass guy; all day every day. Throwing Sophie over his shoulder he marched to his bed; but not without spanking her on the cheeks a couple times earning a surprised yelp then changed to... delicious moans that made his beast growl in desire; yearned to have her on her stomach with her heavenly, freshly spanked ass up in the air, as he snakes an arm around her small waist and thrust into her sweet, hot pussy. "Dean! Put me down!" Sophie demanded as she pounds her small fists against his muscular back. Her hits felt as if a baby kitten was pawing at his back. Chuckling Dean swatted Sophie on the ass making her squirm; her scent grew stronger than ever invading his nostrils. Dean slipped a hand between Sophie's soft tanned thighs and cupped her moist mound. The pounding on his back turned to clawing; it stung but the sensation felt delicious. So... his mate wants to play rough... two can play at that game. Dean sat down at the edge of his bed and placed Sophie on his lap, laying on her stomach, facedown. "Dean... please." His mate begged. He really wasn't playing attention considering his beast and himself were right about Sophie's ass. It was fucking amazing! He placed a hand on each cheek and started groping and massaging. Dean couldn't get enough. Lowering is mouth he bit her cheek causing Sophie to shudder; as he held her down an idea occurred to him. Dropping his mouth lowering and lower he was right on top of her juicy mound. Without hesitancy Dean licked Sophie's juices through her panties causing her to breathlessly moan out his name. Her nails now clawed away at his calves. He could care less; he needed more of her sweet nectar in his mouth, now. Ripping her panties away Dean ran a finger up and down her slit causing her to buck. As if Sophie read his mind, her legs slightly separated, giving him better access to her sweet; fuck that; her sweet, honey tasting pussy. His tongue replaced his finger and ran up and down her slit. Sophie was now begging and crying out his name. Dean couldn't stop the grin from forming in his lips. Hearing a knock on the door Dean's beast roared at the intruder. It didn't care who was at the door; they were going to die. No one can touch his mate. Sophie was his. His ass, his pussy, his tits. His fucking everything. "Mine." Dean pulled Sophie to his chest and wrapped his arms around her waist; nuzzling her hair. ********* (Sophie) She tried to speak but Dean shook his head fiercely; then petted her on the head only to be placed right on the center of his bed and in minutes was in a cocoon of pillows and blankets. Sweat started accumulating on her forehead; it was getting hot and hard to breath. She pawed her way out of the shell of blankets merely to be buried again. Groaning in frustration Sophie jumped off the bed, placed her hands on her hips and glared at Dean. "Listen Dean. You better knock it off." Crossing her finger she hoped talking in her serious voice works. But of course it didn't. Dean wasn't listening; instead he paced back and forth with his arms crossed over his chest. Looking down Sophie forgot she was naked. She quickly took one of the many blankets on Dean's bed and wrapped it around her body. "Dean you have to get a grip, you can do it." Sophie softly spoke. She has no clue on what do to, but can say that she was beyond scared and angry with all the secrets and the man handling as of right now. "Sophie go downstairs with Kell." Dean growled. No she was not about to let him yell at her like that. Not after what was just going on. "You did not just-" "No, go now!" Dean fell to his hands and knees. ********* (Dean) Dean saw Sophie run out the door; he had no choice. He shouldn't have yelled at her, but had no choice. He was no longer in control. Bones snapped and hair sprouted all over his body. Pure ecstasy. Sprinting to his balcony he inhaled deeply trying to get drunk off the remainder of Sophie's sweet pea scent; he beast desperately wanted to pin his mate down and fuck her till they were both mated and content. He was so close. He still tastes her on his tongue. Dean shook his head, trying to get rid of the image of her body over his lap and her ass... No! Now was not that time. Actually; what just happened will never happen again. He's leaving. Sophie isn't ready for the truth; she isn't safe; he needs to keep her pure and far away from his world. He never asked for this, for her; for a fucking mate. He was better off alone, forever. He's a warrior. A god; born of Night and Darkness. Sophie is a weakness; his weakness. This has to be put to an end. Kell take her here. Make sure she doesn't come back looking for me. Dean telepathically gave Kell an address to an apartment located by the French Quarter. Take Munchy with you. ********* Sophie backed up into the hallways; her hand over her mouth. She had just witnessed the impossible. "He's a wolf. I thought that only happens in book or movies!" Shaking her head in denial she ran back into Dean's room and took a pair of drawstring sweatpants, a pair of socks and a thick sweater from his closet and ran downstairs to find Kell. He wasn't in the kitchen or the gaming room. He's a wolf. Dean's a wolf. "Kell? Where are you?" Sophie walked into the living room spotting Kell leaning against the bar drinking straight from a bottle. He was mumbling to himself as he took swing after swing. Sophie put her hand on his shoulder. Kell shrugged it off then took another swing only to find it empty. He cursed in a language she didn't know, it was strangely beautiful. "Kell. Dean he's a w-" Kell raised a hand to silence her, surprisingly she did. "Get your shit and get out of this house. Now!" What got into him? What did she ever do to him? "But-" Kell jerked up from his seat flinging the stool back causing Sophie to flinch. He marched up to her and grabbed her by her arm and pulled her to the front door where her bags were left. "Fuck women, fuck this, I'm too old for this shit." "Kell please you're hurting me." Sophie tried pulling her arm out of his grasp, only made it worse his grip tightened making her wince. She fought back tears, even though Kell is nothing like her ex-boyfriend Kell is still intimidating and strong. He could snap her into with his fucking pinky. Kell seized Sophie by the shoulders and shook her getting her attention. "Tell me slut. Why are here? Did you pay that low life to hit you? Are you here for money?" He spat each word as he glared up and down her body as if she were the most repulsive person living on this earth. Kell released her and shoved his hand into his pocket and roughly slapped bills into her hands. She didn't want any money. Who said she wanted money? Where was this all coming from? Confused Sophie tried handing it back only to have Kell step back. "Get the fuck out before I kill you with my bare hands you manipulative bitch, and here thinking you were my boy's savior; I thought you were the one to actually give him hope that there are good things in this world," Kell laughed bitterly. "Boy was I wrong." Sophie was beyond confused. The last time her and Kell were in the same room was when Dean started acting up. Other than that she hasn't spoken to him since. "I don't know what you're talking about Kell," She said trying to reach out to him only to have him shove her out the door making her land on her butt. He chucked her bags onto the driveway and slammed the door. "Kell! Open the door!" Sophie yelled. She got up and dusted herself off. "Well well well... What do I have here?" Sophie froze when she heard her own voice behind her. She whipped around and saw her clone standing right in front of her; same clothes, same body, face and the same freaking bruises. Don't freak out. Don't freak out. She mentally said to herself. "You can't be me." Sophie said pressing her back against the door. If she thought she was scared before she was freaking terrified now. She was starting to get a very bad migraine from all this bullshit. Her replica transformed into a beautiful red haired woman with vivid blue eyes and flawless, pale, porcelain skin. She made a sound of discus before she spoke. "God no, and thank Zeus I'm not. But you are rather cute I'll give you that. I can now see why Kyros is attracted to you, let alone his mate." Kyros? Did she mean Dean? Sophie was so confused. She froze. Did she just insult her? Oh man the bitch is going down. But now was not the time. "Who are you?" Sophie questioned. "I don't know how much you know about Greek Myth, but I'm Eris. The one and only; and silly me I forgot Kyros goes by Dean now." Eris said pushing up her breasts and flipping her red hair behind her shoulder. Sophie shook her head. She had had enough and walked around the goddess to pick up her duffle bags. "Well it was nice meeting you 'Eris'-" Eris flashed herself in front of Sophie and cocked her head to one side. This human was very ballsy, she thought the human was going to run and scream home, but she was very well wrong. "Human, how does it feel to be alone now that Kyros is gone? Oh and I impersonated you and now Philotes hates the very air you breath." Philotes must be Kell then. Wait the bitch did what?! Sophie saw red, fuck that she saw black, she swung her elbow back and hit the goddess square in the jaw. The goddess actually fell on the floor holding her jaw. She never struck anyone before! Sophie mentally gave herself a pat on the back. Eris' eyes flashed red. Slowly rising she stalked the human and wrapped a hand around her throat. "Dean is mine for the taking." "The fuck he is!" Sophie kicked the goddess in the stomach making her double over in pain, she laughed at the fact she was able to hurt her again, but sobered up quickly and ran to the door. She clenched her hand into a fist and pounded on the door, hopefully getting Kell's attention. Eris tackled the bitch to the floor and was about to backhand her just as the front door swung open. Sophie pushed Eris off her and ran to Kell. Eris stuck her hand out and flashed the human into the underworld, keeping her out of Kyro's and Philotes' reach. Smiling up at Philotes she innocently shrugged "oopsy." ********* Sophie screamed as she pushed another ghost away from her. Not only was it petrifying but they could actually touch her! This one weeping woman clung to her begging for her baby back. Never in her life had Sophie felt so helpless; her job is all about helping people, even though these people... ghost that used to be people...? Asked for her help there was nothing she could do. Do I just pray for them? She asked herself. Feeling a gentle tug on her jeans Sophie looked down to see a pale little boy about the same age as Madison. The poor boy had tears streaming down his pale chubby cheeks and a wooden horse in one hand. Tears started forming in Sophie's eyes. "I'm lost." The little boy sniffled. Sophie inhaled and crouched down to the little boy's level and took his small hands into hers. "No you're not because I'm going to help you find a way home." The boy's bottom lip poked out. "How?" Smiling Sophie picked him up and balanced him on her hip while she wiped away his tears. "I don't know we'll think of something." "Ok." The boy placed his small head on her shoulder and started playing with her curly hair. Looking around at her surroundings there was no longer a river on her left or the wall of flat rock on her right, there was really no place to go, except walk onward; everything changed every time she turned around to look back; there is even a never ending fog that grows thicker and thicker; like a really bad maze. Was that barking? Sophie's head whipped around to see a giant three headed dog running after them. Sophie pressed the little boy's head down to her shoulder and ran. Her lungs were on fire, her legs screamed for her to stop, but she didn't care. Spotting an opening Sophie took it. She slid on her knees and squeezed inside a small cavity big enough for them both. She released a breath she didn't even know she was holding and rubbed the trembling boy's back in soft circles. "We're safe. Look, see. No one is here." The boy viciously shook his head, he refused to look. Not that there was much to look at considering everything was dark, their only source of light was the glowing slime above their heads. Leaning against the cave wall Sophie sighed and continued to rub the little boys back. She unconsciously started humming. The boy squirmed in her arms and wrapped both tiny arms around her neck, in seconds she knew he was sleeping from the slow rising and falling of his chest. Who was this little boy? And what was he doing in a place like this? Did he die like the rest of them? Sophie was so confused. Everything was normal before Dean came into the picture. She had a good job and no one turned into animals or had glowing eyes. Everyone was fucking human! Was this her destiny? Fate? She has no clue, but she was willing to try to understand; willing to give all this a try; if it meant getting Dean back. Did she really just think that? Yeah she did. She missed Dean even though she just met the guy not that long ago. When he left her... her heart screamed for him to come back; if it weren't for her brain trying to cope with him turning into a big dog she would've run to him. Dog and all. Why did he run away? Why didn't he just tell me? Sophie shook her head; if Dean told her about him being a dog she would've laughed in his face, that or raced him to the hospital. Sophie Kamille Valentine get a grip! Worry about the boy then the bitch goddess then Dean. Wow her inner voice was determined today. But it was right, she had to somehow get the boy to where he's supposed to be... then cut Eris. "Did I just think about cutting her? Oh, my gosh... I'm so ghetto!" Sophie giggled only to quickly sober up. Eris was number one on her hit list. Fucking bitch fucked everything up. She put me here! The three things keeping her sane right now were finding a way back home, getting Dean back and planning out her revenge; when she gets her hands on Eris she was going to show her no mercy. She's Valentine, and Valentines don't let other people push them around without a fight. Poking her head out she noticed the dog was gone and... the boy vanished into thin air? Born Into Darkness Ch. 08 "I must be fucking high right now! I bet it's the fog." Sophie muttered to herself as she crawled out the cave. Getting up she dusted her hands off on her jeans. She noticed it was getting darker and cold. While wrapping her arms around her body trying to conserve her body heat she prayed that the little boy found peace. Sophie heard a pattering noise behind her. Too scared to turn around she just froze. "Don't be a spider, don't be a three headed spider." Sophie spun around and saw nothing but more fog. She didn't care she pumped her fist in the air and whooped as a small celebration for not screaming like a little girl over something she thought she heard. Sophie quickly pinched her nose, it smelt like rotten eggs. It was so bad her eyes started to water. "Did I fart?" She really hoped not. About to laugh at her silly self-accusation she froze suddenly feeling something or someone breathing down her neck. She scoffed, it was her mind playing tricks again, shrugging she marched on not giving a damn. Humming to herself again she froze. "Shit I'm missing my novella! Damn now I'm never gonna know what Alejandro did to Chloe! They were supposed to kiss but no... Alejandro's evil secretary-" "Oh I saw that episode too! Oh don't you think Alejandro is dreamy. I need a man like that, all strong and rugged." Sophie spun to see a gorgeous woman in front of her, she wore the same dress Eris had on, only hers was white and real pretty. And her hair... it was like hers but so light it looked like honey. Envying the woman, Sophie wished her hair was that tamable. "Hi I'm Lachesis. You must be Sophie." Lachesis smiled as she took Sophie's hand and flashed her to white room. It was so bright it hurt to open her eyes. "How do you know my name?" Sophie blinked a couple times as her eyes adjusted to the room. It was all white and gold. The bed was huge and fluffy. She was so tempted to curl herself into a ball to take a quick cat nap. A nap really sounded good to her right about now, but she couldn't afford to lose time no matter how inviting the bed was. "Oh we know everything, my two sisters and I," Lachesis said she snapped her fingers and Sophie no longer wore her sweats and a sweater, it was now a pink dress similar to Lachesis. "There now you look like me. You're so pretty can I play with your hair?" Lachesis didn't wait for a reply she pushed Sophie down to a chair she didn't even know was there. "Lachesis, why am I here? What is this place?" The goddess bit her bottom lip before replying. "Uhm... the place you were in was the Underworld right now you're on Olympus." Sophie's jaw went slack. "W-what? How is this possible?" Was it too late to take back her words on trying to cope with the supernatural? Lachesis laughed at Sophie's reaction. "Sophie Kamille there is a lot you don't know. But you soon will, just give everything it's time." She huffed in frustration; she had the woman's patience right now. "What do we have here... Hello Sophie." Whoa she's beautiful. Sophie so felt like the ugly duckling right now. The woman who entered the room; she carried a very wicked aura and a pair of really big scissors. "Hi?" "Oh where are my manners. I'm Atropos, the youngest sister." Atropos bent down and kissed Sophie on the lips. Jerking back she didn't know what to say; what to feel. She never kissed a woman... until now. This day had just gone from manageable to what the fuck freaky. Frist she finds out her boyfriend is a dog; she got yelled at by Kell for something she didn't do all because of Eris a greek goddess bimbo who flashed her into the freaking Underworld THEN almost got devoured by a three headed dog then flashed AGAIN into Olympus and now was just kissed by a woman she didn't even know! "Can someone please tell me what's going on?" Sophie anxiously shouted. "I guess this is my cue, I'm Klotho the eldest of out the three of us. We're the fates; nice to meet you Sophie." Klotho said lifting her up from her seat. Where the heck did she come from? Didn't really matter right now since she's now gawking at the eldest sister; she was tall, graceful and downright gorgeous. Sophie was speechless. "Let me explain what is going on here." Klotho said eagerly smiling at Sophie. This woman is so beautiful Sophie was starting to question her own sexuality... Just kidding. "I don't think we should Klotho, don't you think it's a little too early?" Lachesis said biting her nail nervously. Sophie's eyebrows knitted together in confusion. What's too early? "No it's not. We have a council meeting and Dad said we have to go, Zeus needs... again." Klotho said in a bitter tone. "Oh can we bring Sophie with us?" Atropos said cupping Sophie's butt making her yelp in surprise. Again she was joking about the whole sexuality thing! Sophie glared at the youngest sister as she slowly put some distance between them. The only person; or in this case man-dog person that's allowed to touch her in anyway is Dean. Too bad he wasn't here. Sophie mentally pouted to herself. What she wouldn't give to feel Dean's lips again with his hands on her waist or his hard pulsating member pressed against her slit... Fuck! Sophie squirmed at the sudden warm sensual sensation that was starting to form in between her thighs, she was so wet right now. Remembering she was still with the sisters she blinked a couple times, not before heat started creeping up her cheeks. She shook her head in embarrassment; acting like a bitch in heat. "Atropos, please conduct yourself-" Atropos ignored her sister and flashed herself in front of Sophie making her gasp. "I can smell your innocents..." Atropos slid a hand up Sophie's thighs cupping her mound. Sophie was pretty sure if the goddess were to pull her hand away it would be covered in her juices. "Can I have on taste? Please?" The goddess eyes turned a darker shade of blue. "N-n-no!" Sophie pushed Atropos away causing the goddess to stumble back. She smiled when she regained her composure. "Atropos behave," Klotho barked out causing the sister to back away, Atropos' evil smirk remained on her lips. "As I was saying... We know you saw Kyros shift today and you ran into Eris. Let me explain. We are children of Darkness and Night, also known as Erebus and Nyx. We were all at peace until Thanatos; who is our brother, reached manhood; he craved power and our parents attention; basically he's a complete attention whore," Klotho's last words triggered Lachesis and Atropos into a fit of laughter. Klotho smirked as she spoke again. "It is rather true... nonetheless out of all of us, Kyros is the strongest also the youngest." Sophie nodded trying to absorb as much information as possible; genuinely trying to keep her composure. Everything Klotho alleged was starting to sound more and more like a legend then an actual event. Her eyes widened in realization. Dean, whose real name is Kyros, must be thousands and thousands of years old. Her boyfriend is an old man! Kell is one too! What would Maria say? Shit, the fates are not on her side today. Sophie closed her eyes and concentrated on her breathing since she's almost on the verge of having a panic attack. Klotho further explains; ignoring Sophie's mental state. "Thanatos used Eris; she used to be Kyros' lover. Both created a plan to kill him- Sophie held a hand up and silences Klotho. "Eris is really starting to piss me of; the slut impersonates me then she threw me into the freaking Underworld and now you're telling me she almost killed my boyfriend? What kind of Lifetime movie did I just walk into? And where the hell can I find the bitch so I can rip her fucking nipples off and make her eat them?" By the end of her splurge her whole body was so tense, like the days she had to cover for Mandy at the maternity ward. Lachesis giggled earning Sophie's attention. "I knew we were going to like her." "Agreed," Klotho said winking in Sophie's direction; once again began to speak. "Thanatos came to us asking for a dagger to kill our brother. We knew what he was up to so we played along and gave him a fake dagger, it only injured him; even though we are immortal there are weapons that can kill us... With the dagger we gave to our brother, we charmed it to absorb his ability to come into any realm." Before Sophie opened her mouth to accuse them for doing something so cruel when they could've figured another alternative for Dean; Lachesis beat her to the punch. "He's our baby brother, we love him dearly," her eyes were glassy, as if she were on the verge of tears. "We will do everything in our power to protect him. One of the reasons we directed him down to Earth is because Moros our cousin, who's Philotes' brother planned to kill Philotes to absorb his powers and have a hold of his beasts, Philotes and Kyros are rare along with a handful of gods who possess beasts, but that's a whole other story. So we took matters into our own hands and limited Philotes' powers and constricted his beasts so Moros wouldn't be able to locate his brother and placed Kyros and Philotes together... W-w-we didn't-" Lachesis broke into a fit sobs; covering her face with her dainty hands. Klotho and Atropos waited silently, listening to their sister cry. "We lost track of both Kyros and Philotes - We're not perfect! Ok. We don't know why that happened!" Atropos anxiously stated. "It wasn't until Philotes came to the Underworld begging for Penelope back... his mate" Atropos fearfully looked around the room as if expecting something to happen. "We told Philotes, Penelope will soon return, we just don't know when yet... or how" Sophie gasped, even though she didn't know Kell... Philotes that well, she sensed a great deal of pain emitting from his grey eyes. He lost his mate. A mate is like a soul mate; she kind of now understands the meaning of a mate... The sisters totally got off topic, they were telling her about Dean not Kell. "Wait wait, you guys are getting off topic. What's the second reason you sent Dean to Earth?" Sophie asked. "You." The three sisters said in chorus. Knitting her eyebrows together Sophie frowned. How did she fit into this equation? "You are to be Kyros' mate. A mate is a Shifter's other half." Lachesis said jumping up and down in excitement. "Shit..." Sophie's hand rapidly covered her mouth in utter shock, she probably looked like one of the actresses in her favorite Spanish novella on TV, it would've been something to laugh at, but now was not the time. She's Dean's fucking mate! That explains even more... with the goo-goo-ga-ga lovey dovey eyes and the kissing... and the touching... and the groping... wanting him to fuck her already; every single time they came into contact with each other, she goes into horny mode. Like a freaking bitch in heat... Snap out of it! Sophie silently yelled at herself and went back to paying attention to the sisters' trying really hard not to think about Dean working out and all sweaty... hot. Shirtless. Pinching herself, hard Sophie returned her attention back to the sisters... again. "A Shifter is an immortal who can convert into any animal they desire. Shifters are really rare and exceptional beings, which is why our parents treasured Kyros." Atropos said playing with her hair. "Why did Dean choose me to be his mate?" Asking one of the many questions that befuddled her. Lachesis hugged Sophie affectionately before answering. "Silly Sophie, you were destined even before you were born to be his mate." Sophie blinked hard, taking a second to grasp everything. "So every Shifter has a mate?" Sophie asked trying to understand. "Yes. The bad part about it is that a Shifter has to find his mate by her scent; it can take thousands and thousands of years for a Shifter to find his or her mate." Klotho said in a sympathetic tone. The sisters went quiet once again; they glanced at each other as if they were communicating with their eyes. Sophie glared at each sister. There's something they're not telling her. "What are you guys not telling me?" Sophie asked in a harsh tone; sick and tired with all the secrecy. "It's not our place to say but it won't hurt anyone... Mates are required to perform a small, teanny, tiny 'ceremony'-" Sophie held a hand up to silence Lachesis. "Hold it sister. You're telling me I gotta get naked get in front of people or something because if that's it, Dean can forget-" Atropos clasped a hand over her mouth. "No. Even though I would I really like the idea of you naked..." Atropos said taking her unoccupied hand and cupping Sophie's ass. "Atropos, please I actually like her!" Lachesis said pulling Sophie away from the very horny goddess. She's worse than me. Sophie snickered at the thought. "No one is getting naked in front of anyone; but you and Kyros will have to be nude. When he first thrusts into you he will bite you, marking you as his and you will have to do the same to him, marking him as yours. Also when he bites you, you will be infected and become a Shifter like Kyros, but you will only have one animal that you can shift into." Klotho said slowly so Sophie wouldn't be overwhelmed, it was too late because she looked at the sisters with wide frightened eyes. Breathing slowly in and out Sophie mentally told herself to muddle through; the more she knows the better. She blushed imagining how awkward it would've been for both Dean and herself taking about this particular subject. "You get powers and immortality!" Lachesis said jumping up and down again. Powers? What kind of powers, she hoped they were like something cool like flying or that flashy stuff the sisters did... if she had powers and became a shifter she could go after Eris and finish what she started. She still faced a couple problems; a god named Thanatos who is literally Death is after her and Dean and she is a Shifters mate who is older than dirt, and who happens to be missing. No pressure. "So where do I begin?" The sisters didn't answer; all three raised their hands and flashed her from Olympus back to Dean's house, right in front of Kell who was surrounded by glass bottles. Sophie hated the smell of liquor, she pinched her nose before she spoke. "Kell?" Kell lifted his head up and narrowed his eyes at her; critically analyzing her as if she were a sudoku puzzle. "Are you really Sophie?" Smiling down at him, he finally figured out that it really was Sophie. Smart man. She walked up around him to pick up the empty glass bottles. "Yes it's me Kell or shall I call you Philotes?" Kell grabbed her wrist and pulled her real close to his face, she was able to smell his alcohol breath. "I don't believe you. You have a pelpos on and your bruises and cuts are gone." Sophie held a glass bottle in front of her face looking at her reflection. Her bruises her were gone, so was her slit lip. But the bruises on her arms were still there, how odd. "Yeah your cousins Atropos, Lachesis and Klotho talked to me about everything. I know Dean is a Shifter and I know you were one too." "You know nothing." Kell sneered at her answer, he then fell flat on his back and started off into space. Sophie froze when she saw tears slip out of Kell's eyes; right then and there she knew he was thinking about Penelope. Courageously she wiped them away and sat down next to beside his large frame. "Then tell me what I don't know Kell." Kell reached out grabbing a bottle and cradled it against his chest as if he were nursing an infant. "I miss my Penelope. She was everything to me and Aetos my boy... so handsome. Those two were my whole world. Fuck you Moros! You piece of shit!" He crawled to Sophie and lays his head on her lap. Sophie ran her fingers through his hair as he just stared off into nothing. "You know... I still have the cookies I made for you guys. You need something in your stomach other than liquor." Kell nodded and got up of the floor, helping Sophie to her feet. They both walked into the kitchen. Kell sat on a stool while Sophie pulled out a glass and milk along with the cookies. Filling the cup with milk and placing some cookies on a plate she heated them in the microwave and set it in front of Kell. "Eat while I talk," Sophie said and Kell did just that. "Ok so here's what happened. Eris knows that Dean is alive so does Thanatos, they also know that Dean and I are mates. She impersonated me to piss you off I don't know why, I also have been to the Underworld and ran into a three headed dog that almost bit my head off. I was then rescued by Lachesis... then Klotho, Lachesis and Atropos; who by the way has a bad habit of groping me, told me everything about the mating, the biting, the powers and the shifting." Kell chugged the last bit of milk; then a wide grin appeared on his handsome face. It wasn't just any grin, it was na-na-a-poo-poo-stick-your-head-in-doo-doo kind of grin, and she wasn't liking it, not one bit. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Sophie asked putting her hands on her hips. "No reason." Kell said still smirking. It was Sophie's turn to growl. "Just tell me!" "You like Dean..." Kell said wagging his finger in her face, while faulting his milk mustache. Sophie marched over to Kell, putting all book aside and looked at him right in the eye. "I do like him and we have to find him and fix all of this. If he thinks he can just disappear like that without even saying goodbye, he's got another thing coming." "Come on Rambo, let's gear up." Kell stood and froze the next second. He turned to look down at Sophie and picked up both bruised up arms. Sophie saw Kell's eyes and they were telling her all kinds of emotions. He was pissed off, hurt and ashamed all at the same time. Kell unexpectedly kneeled down and placed a fisted hand over his heart. "Sophie I want to swear loyalty to you, from now on I'm going to protect you with my life, even from Dean and myself if I see that we are a danger to you. What I said to you before... I was one hundred percent wrong you are the good in this world and you are what's going to bring my boy Dean back to normal. He said some crazy shit, but I believe you will fix it. I also want to say sorry from the bottom of my heart for hurting you like that. I was out of line... I never once laid hands on a woman, you have no idea how badly I'm mentally kicking my ass right now. I feel like the world's biggest asshole." Sophie cupped Kell's cheek. "It's ok Kell. I forgive you; now let's go get back our Deanny Boy." Kell chuckled. "Sophie you are one of a kind." Author's Note: Sorry guys for making you wait for so long; I've been busy with school and work... Life if life. But this book will continue the chapters are just going to take a little longer to post. I can't thank enough my two editors Trggrhppy and whitehound they have been the biggest help, I can't thank them enough, seriously. And thank you to those of you who favorite-ed my book, voted, commented and who are now fans :D If you guys have any questions at all message me and I'll answer... hey I might even give you a sneak peak at ch.9 ... -Angel P.S The cast is the same I haven't made any changes yet. Born Into Darkness Ch. 09 So here it is. Enjoy guys and big thanks to my editors Trggrhppy and whitehound; you're the best and i couldn't have done it without you guys -Angel Out Sophie flung the front door open with utmost confidence and walked through the threshold. "I'm going to go get mi hombre [my man] and bring him home." She stated proudly snapping her fingers. Behind her Kell tried hiding his laugh with a fake cough. "Did I say something funny?" Sophie said placing her hands on her hips. Kell pointed to her body and fell into another fit of snickering and coughing. "I'm no fashion diva but you... uhm might want to change into something that actually fits." Looking down a blush crept its way up her cheeks; she still wore Dean's clothes. "Geez... aren't I embarrassing..." Sophie snatched her two duffle bags floor and sprinted to one of the many bathrooms that were located on the first floor. She wasn't about to stumble up the stairs with two big bags that tripled her weight. She ain't about that life. Placing her bags down she pulled out her favorite light pink knitted sweater, black tights, pink converse and her lacy pink bra and panties that made her feel sexy and bad ass at the same time. Quickly putting on her clothes Sophie decided to keep her hair down today; she liked the bed head look. Bummy and cute. Walking back to where she left Kell she felt a lean arm snaked around her waist and a hand covers her mouth keeping her from making a sound. Sophie may not know any kind of fighting moves but she did know how to punch, scratch and kick where it counts. Kicking her legs back she managed to hit her kidnapper on the shin multiple times earning a grunt. "Sophie! Calm the fuck down it's just me," Kell hissed in her ear. "Damn you scratched up my arm, hellcat." Kell removed his hands, and put some distance between the two of them. He looked at his arm and he in fact had scratches. Kneeling down she raised the pant of his jeans and checked his shins for any cuts too; relieved she saw none. "Sorry Kell-Bear I didn't know it was you." "Kell-Bear?" Kell said scrunching his eyebrows together. "I don't think I like that nickname it sounds so girly." "Deal with it Kell-Bear." Sophie stood back up and placed her hands on her hips and glared up at the 6'3 maybe 6'5 giant. "Why did you pull me like that anyways?" Kell pulled out a wicked looking sword from thin air and whispered to her. "There is something or someone in the house." "Holy cow I totally forgot you have powers too! Wait, how did you do that? " Sophie said poking the sword. Kell groaned. "Yes Sophie I have powers, you have try and not freak out at every little thing that I do or Dean does from now on." Sophie scoffed. "I'll have you know I only 'freaked out' like three times maybe four. Give a girl a break." Kell opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by a loud roar. Whatever it was Sophie knew it was behind her, breathing down her neck. Its breath was so rank it stung her eyes; halitosis to the max. Turning around she saw Terminator and his two new friends. Not a good sign. "Kallisto how many fucking times do I have to kill you? Man I'm tired of seeing your rank ass everywhere." Kell said in a frustrated tone. Sophie should have been scared right now but surprisingly with Kell at her side she wasn't. Kell was like her bodyguard; which was pretty freaking awesome. Terminator... Kallisto growled. "I can't die dipshit. Hand over the woman." "The fuck I am." Kell said flipping him off. Kallisto looked at his two blonde minions and both pulled out pistols from the smalls of their backs and aimed them at Kell. Gasping Sophie put herself in front of Kell and held out a hand to stop them from shooting him. "I'll go. Please, don't hurt him." She wasn't about to let Kell sacrifice his life because of her. It wasn't right, it was her mess, she should be the one to clean it up. Kell laughed and gently pushed Sophie behind him. "Cuteness, a sick bastard, like myself lives to fight." With that Kell sprang into action. He twirled gracefully somehow avoiding bullets and swung his sword and both minions fell to the floor, leaving Kallisto by himself. Sophie looked down at the bodies and put her hand over her mouth. Both their heads were cut clean from their shoulders. Kallisto vanished from sight. Sophie still looked down at the bodies. Kell pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. "Sophie daimons are lifeless killers, they have not one ounce of humanity in them." Kell was right but it felt wrong even though they were evil, they must have been human at some point in their life. "Kell I know, I saw Dean kill these things when we first met, it's just... everything is going so fast. I'm trying to take baby steps." Right then and there both bodies disappeared from thin air. Yelping she ran over to Kell's side and looked up at him; like a kid who just found out that the tooth fairy isn't real. Kell walked out the door ignoring Sophie's childish actions. She gasped, placing a hand over her mouth from her sudden moment realization. Without looking she closes the front door closed behind her and ran to catch up with Kell. "Kell we have to go back to my apartment and get Big Bertha I'm not going anywhere without her." Big Bertha was like a second limb; wherever Big Bertha goes she goes. How could she have forgotten about her Bertha?! "Big what?" Kell said scratching the top of his head. "Ugh!! Big Bertha. My bag, it literally has everything I need in there-" Kell sighed and Big Bertha appeared in his arms. Squealing Sophie snatched it from his grasped and placed the strap on her left shoulder. She was ready to conquer the world as of right now. "I will never understand women and their attachment to inanimate objects." Kell murmured as they headed to the garage. "Hey I heard that!" Sophie yelled. "Watch when you get some sort of cut, don't come crying to me." Looking hurt Kell placed a hand over his heart and gasped. "You won't kiss my boo boos?" Sophie ignored Kell's sarcastic remark and walked to the garage door. Kell waved a hand and the door lifted open revealing a large garage with different varieties of cars. Fancy ones, SUVs, a handful of motorcycles modern and antique; there was even a huge car that was made of metal; looking like something from Death Race. Sophie scoffed. "So Dean didn't steal that car." The Lamborghini that Dean had picked her up when they had their first date was in the back next to the Death Race car. "What was that?" Kell asked getting into the black suburban. Sophie climbed into the passage side and hauled Big Bertha on to her lap. "You're gonna laugh, but when Dean picked me up to go on our first date he was driving the Lamborghini and I asked if he stole it." Kell stuck the key in and started the engine. "Awwww you're just the bees knees." Laughing Sophie strapped her seatbelt and rummaged through Big Bertha for her iPod. She loved road trips; even though she had no idea where they were going. "Hey Kell-Bear." Kell groaned as he turned his head to look at her. "Can I please get another nickname? Something less... feminine?" "Let me think... No. Now tell me where were going?" She asked as she untangled her headphones. "I've known Dean almost my whole life; basically brothers. He has a bunker somewhere in New Orleans, but it's in the bayou, it's not going to be easy; nothing with Dean is ever easy. So stick to my side cuteness and we'll get Deanny Boy back." Kell said as he reached over and squeezed her hand with his. "Thanks Kell." "Ugh Sophie please don't tell me you're getting all mushy on me. Where's the spunky chick that was with me a second ago?" Kell asked as he sped onto the highway. Sophie laughed. "Still here." Reaching forward she connected her iPod to the car and Meghan Trainor 'All About That Bass' started playing. "Yeah my mama she told me don't worry about your size. She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night." You know I won't no stick figure silicone Barbie doll. So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along..." Kell sang as he moved his head side to side. Sophie froze and looked at her supposedly 'body guard' singing to the girlish song ever written. She shook her head and sang the next verse along with him. "I'm bringing booty back. Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches Hey No, I'm just playing I know you think you're fat, But I'm here to tell you that, Every inch of you is perfect, from the bottom to the top." *** Dean With a single candle lit he sat in the middle of the wooden floor, surrounded by bits and pieces of wires and panels. He was trying to keep himself busy. He felt so empty without Sophie. It was like he was a void, black and empty. The device in his hands fizzed and sparked. Dean clenched his fists and slammed it down to the floor and stood up. Running his hands up and down his head he stalked his way to the gym room and began punching the dummy he had in the middle of the room. Roundhouse kicking the dummy it collapsed, the noise echoed through the soundproofed room. Dean walked over to the workout simulator he created. This was his most proud creation, he made this to escape from the real world or to just workout, whether it was just running or fighting against monsters or battling with his 'comrades'. He humored himself and modified his enemies into combine soldiers from his favorite video game Half Life. The soldiers charged him in groups using guns and grenades. Dean felt the damage it did to his virtual body and it angered him to no extent. He tackled one to the floor ripping his head off and jabbed the next in the throat. Standing back up Dean kicked a soldier in the center of his chest. He became fed up with the shots he was receiving from the combines that were sniping him from afar he decided to give them a taste of their own medicine. "Suck my dick you sons of bitches." Dean saw civilians run for cover and in the corner of his eye he saw a small black haired woman shooting down combines with him. Sprinting to get a closer look, he saw Sophie, her body clad in leather with guns and knives of all sorts strapped on. She was the sexiest thing he had ever laid eyes on; his dominant beast growled in agreement. Running towards her he saw his tiny Sophie jab her pink butterfly knife into the combine's neck and flung a smaller version and hit a zombie right in between its eyes. Virtual Sophie almost gave him a boner, almost. Sophie skipped to her now dead targets and swiped the blood off her knives and placed them back in their sleeves. "S-Sophie?" Virtual Sophie turned around and glared up at Dean. This version may look exactly like Sophie but nothing compares to the actual real life version of his mate. This Sophie doesn't have his Sophie's warm brown eyes that contained a hint of honey anytime the sun hit her beautiful face, or her beautiful curly brown hair that felt like soft silk in his hands. This version of Sophie was not his Sophie. "Why did I leave her? I'm such a fucking idiot!" Dean said out loud to himself. Virtual Sophie walked away humming to herself. Dean was curious and followed. The simulator changed the room into the next level 'We Don't Go to Ravenholm' this level was infested with zombies and all kinds of dangerous things; he would never allow Sophie to play this level, unless she was with him. Even at that he would wrap her whole body in bubble wrap before playing this level. Just thinking about that made him laugh; he knew if he did that she would curse him out in Spanish and pout up at him making him give in. He would do anything for her as long as she was happy. Heck he'd even promise her he'd wear a onesie with her at Madison's pajama themed birthday party. "Why the fuck are you following me?" Virtual Sophie asked coldly as she pulled the shotgun that was strapped to her back and cocked it back. "Because I'm curious." Dean simply said shrugging. "¿Por qué siempre me quedé con los idiotas?" [Why am I always stuck with the idiots?] Virtual Sophie said stomping into an abandoned house. "Oh this is going to be fun." Dean said crossing his arms over his chest and walking into the house virtual Sophie so happened to walk into; what she didn't know was that that house is infested with zombies and headcrabs. *** "I'd do anything. Just to hold you in arms. To try to make you laugh. Cuz somehow I can't put you in the past. I'd do anything, just to fall asleep with you. Will you remember me? Cuz I know I won't forget you..." (Simple Plan: I'd Do Anything) Sophie and Kell snag in the car while they were in traffic. They were on the way to the fifth bayou; the day was still young and Sophie didn't dare lose hope. "Man you gotta love that song." Kell said smiling. He looked less intimidating when he smiled. She was glad she was able to make Kell laugh and smile once and a while. He was just so serious all the time. "Kell, what's your color?" Sophie asked as she groped her bag looking for gum. Kell rolled his before answering. "Stainless steel." "That's not a color." Sophie stated as she popped the flap of the trident mint gum open. "Yeah, it is." Kell argued back. Sophie snapped her gum and glared at him while he drove. Kell continued to surprise her, most men would've have said blue or red, but not Kell... or Dean for that matter. His favorite color was 'leather'. When this was all over she was going to teach these guys the primary colors and make them choose. That or show them her nail polish collection. She had so many colors and shades. And is damn proud she knows all by heart. Her favorite was 'Diva' it was a cute girly pink... no her fav was 'Princess Pink' it was the one she had on her toes. "Can I get some gum?" Kell asked. Sophie shook her head earning a grunt from Kell. "Other than stainless steel, what's your second favorite color?" "Fine... how about silver? Silver is a color I know for a fact, it's one of the Crayola colors." Kell said as he held up a finger trying to emphasize his point; as if that would've made a difference. "Ugh men.... so... how far are we-" Sophie heard a muffled bark inside the car. Looking back she saw something move in the back of the car. Unbuckling her seatbelt Sophie crawled to the back and pulled the blanket and relieved Munchy. "Munchy! What's my big boy doing here?" Sophie said pulling the heavy dog from the back of the car and made him sit behind her chair; Munchy didn't listen and sat in Sophie's lap with his head out the window. "Damn dog." Kell mumbled under his breath. Sophie glared at him in annoyance. "What did Munchy ever do to you?" "His existence offends me." Kell said through clenched teeth. Grasping Sophie pulled Munchy's body into her body. Munchy pulled his head back in and snuggled with Sophie as if he were an infant. "Don't listen to the big meany; I on the other hand love you so much. You're so soft, and cute. Who's a good boy?" Munchy whimpered in delight as she scratched his sides. Munchy's tail started wagging side to side whacking Kell's arm. "Why don't you like dogs?" Sophie asked as she continued to scratch Munchy behind the ears. Kell's eyebrows knitted together, he looked as if he were picking his words carefully. He was hiding something. "Kell... what aren't you telling me?" Sophie said as she probed him on the topic. "I'm a big girl I can handle it." Shaking his head Kell remained silent. If there was one thing Sophie hated the most it was when secrets were kept from her because it was for her 'own good'. "I am going to be really mad at you. And trust me you don't want that; I'm half Costa Rican and Colombia; meaning those two combinations don't mix well when it comes to a 5'2 pissed off Sophie Valentine. So. Spit. It. Out." Sophie demanded through clenched teeth. Munchy, being the smart dog he was ran to the back of the car and hid from her; like he knew she was going to explode any second. She saw Kell sneaking a glance. He squirmed in his seat as she scowled at him. "Fine! Munchy isn't really Munchy." "What do you mean?" Sophie said scrunching up her nose. Kell laughed at her Sophie's reaction. "Munchy was a gift-" "But he's a dog." What was so special about a regular dog? "Yes Captain Obvious Munchy is a dog, but he was a gift from Hephaestus; not all the gods are against us. He and Dean happen to be pretty close friends, that was before he and I met." Kell said as if it were nothing. Sophie on the other hand was stunned by the new information. Was anything just pain normal? Why couldn't Munchy stay innocent Munchy? Fuck man. "Oh kay... so Munchy is a god dog?" she asked muddled. Kell chuckled; his laughter could easily be compare to thunder it was pleasing to the ear yet scary. "You can say that, he's really a powerful guard dog. He can morph into a bigger form when threated or when people he's grown attached to are." "So then how does he 'offend' you?" Sophie said as she scratched her itchy nose. "Just the fact he's from Olympus offends me, those things are good for nothing jerk offs. They don't know how to keep out people's business; no disrespect to Hephaestus." Kell said with so much venom in his voice it actually scared her a little. She chose to not poke at the topic, she had a feeling it probably let back to Penelope; maybe another day she'll ask. Munchy barked and ran back to the front and licked Sophie's cheek. No matter what Munchy was she still loved him. He was too cute. "So Krypto the Superdog, I now know your secret," Sophie earned another lick from Muchy. "Does he know what we're saying? Can he talk?" Kell's thunderous laughter boomed out. "No Cuteness he can't talk or understand you. That reminds me of this one time when Dean and I were so high off ambrosia we tried to read Munchy's mind. Dean moved Munchy's mouth and I, like a dumbass believed it. But hey we were high off our asses." Sophie smiled. Kell and Dean were really close; causing her to think about her and Mandy's friendship; it sucked she couldn't talk to her let alone anyone about what she knew. These were the times when she needed a girlfriend to talk to and gossip. Mandy was the best thing that ever happened to her after the whole Danny fiasco, but now she had family. Before they used to do so much together; go to movies and go to clubs just to wear leather dresses and leggings to feel like badasses. It was the small stupid things they did together she missed the most. Heck she used to pick Mandy's wedgies when her nails were wet. "What's that look you have on your face? You look so sad." Kell asked. Sophie sighed. "I was thinking about Mandy. I've known her almost for a long time now and I can't even tell her about all this. I understand I can't but it's nice having someone to talk to. Don't get me wrong, you and Dean and good listeners, but what happens when I want to talk about girl stuff?" Kell cringed at the last part. "Are you blushing?" Sophie asked reaching over to poke his flushed cheek. He cleared his throat and vigorously shook his head. "N-N-No men don't blush." "Ah! You're blushing! Who knew the mighty Kell or shall I saw Philotes blushes." Sophie laughed as she continued to poke Kell, this time on the bicep. "Ugh... it's just weird with the whole woman talk thing. It's so personal and deep and ends in crying and eating large amounts of sweets..." Sophie clutched her hurting stomach as she laughed at Kell, who squirmed even more in his seat. "Relax Kell. I'm not gonna put you through that." Born Into Darkness Ch. 09 Kell sighed in relief. "Thank the goddesses above and below for that." Slowing down the car they reached their fifth destination. Sophie crossed her fingers and prayed this was it. Kell killed the engine and climbed out the car. Sophie did the same with Munchy by her side. The bayou they were at had to be the creepiest yet. It was muggy and there were a lot more gators and moss. The sun no longer shone down on them, stealing the last bit of security. Sophie was on edge, so were Kell and Munchy. She clutched Big Bertha tighter to her body, while Kell had dual pistols in each hand. Muchy surprised her the most. His form did change his fur grew longer, his size was bigger and his snout, teeth, and paws looked more dangerous and pointy. He was still her baby. Reaching out she patted his back; more like his side since he now was taller than her. Munchy barked and leaned into her touch. "Cuteness I need you to take this," Kell handed her a dagger and a handgun. He turned her around and concealed the knife by placing it on the small of her back under her sweater. "The handgun is no longer on safety, so aim and shoot. Aim for either the head or the heart. If shit hits the fan take the car and leave. Got it?" Sophie nodded, even though she didn't agree with the last part. Kell led the way through the swamp, the heavy thick trees and moist ground made it hard to get around. She had no idea how Kell was able to see so well; the sun was setting and the trees blocked out the sun completely making everything look dark and daunting. A twig snapped in front of them and all three of them froze in place. A dark figure crawled out the bushes and stood its full height, equal to Kell's. "Friend or foe?" Kell demanded in a commanding tone. His voice sent chills up Sophie's back. She saw Munchy from the corner of her eye lower his body into a predatory crouch. "Friend. Very much a friend, Philly the Kid I know you're after Eris the dumb bitch messed with chick today." A tall sun kissed tanned woman walked out wearing dark brown pleather with combat boots and guns and knives strapped to her body. Sophie all but gawked at the woman's beauty. Her ink black hair was naturally wavy, she had not one pimple on her skin, she has the most beautiful pair of vivid green eyes. "Who's the munchkin, Philly?" The woman said pointing to Sophie. "She's cool, she's Dean's mate Sophie. Sophie meet Roxana, who is the biggest pain in the ass. She is a spring nymph and an Amazon warrior." Kell said nonchalant as he placed his pistols back in their holsters. Roxana walked up to Sophie and engulfed her in a big hug. "Finally Dean the Bean found his mate; please tell me you have him in line cause that boy is a riot, and not in a good way," Roxana said placing Sophie back on her feet. She liked this girl. "Dean the Bean?" Sophie asked Roxana as she watched her walk up to Munchy and pat him under his belly. Munchy changed back to his original form and laid belly up so Roxana could rub his belly. "Yeah. When Dean was younger he had a bean shaped head and I called him Dean the Bean." Roxana answered as she picked up Munchy into her arms. Kell cleared his throat and both Sophie and Roxana looked at him. "We need to get going. Roxy, Dean's gone ape-shit and completely lost it and he shifted and left Sophie under my protection. We're on the road trying to locate Dean's bunker so we can... so Sophie can slap him out of whatever funk he's under and bring him home. Eris, Thanatos and Moros now know Sophie and Dean are mates and Eris intervened twice-" "I'm gonna fucking cut the puta's [slut's] face when I see her. I got a good punch in but I won't be happy till I have her begging for mercy. No one messes with my man." Sophie said marching to the car. Roxana laughed and cupped Kell on the back, hard causing him to stagger forward. "I really like her." Roxana made her way to the car and sat in the back seat; Sophie was already buckled in and ready to head out. Kell was walking way too slow for Sophie's liking. She snapped her fingers signaling him to pick up the pace. "Hormones?" Kell muttered to himself as he started the car and drove back to the highway. A growl can from the back seat and Kell was slapped upside the head. "Women are not hormonal, you insensitive dick!" Roxana yelled. Sophie couldn't help but laugh at the two. Within just five minutes of the drive, Roxana and Kell were bickering about the time Ares who was Roxana's father had given her her first bow, and Kell sat on it with his 'fat ass' and broke it. And the time the three of them; Dean, Kell and Roxana pranked Eris, they let loose a wild boar in her room while she was sleeping. Digging through her bag Sophie plugged her iPod and 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' started playing earning a high-pitched scream from Roxana. "I love this song!" Roxana screamed as she sang along. Zoning out Sophie prayed everything was ok with Dean; why did he run? He should've confronted her; telling her the truth. Why do I feel like this towards Dean, is it the 'mate pull'? Sophie asked herself. She hardly knew the man and she was already falling head over heels. Sophie giggled; it just occurred to her that she was the one rescuing him; usually it's the guy going after the girl. Sophie wasn't like most girls anyways. "What are you laughing at baby doll?" Roxana asked and she filed her nails. "I was thinking about the clichés; usually it's the guy going after the girl. But in this case it's the human mate hunting down her immortal/shifter/Greek god warrior boyfriend." Sophie said as she looked for another song to play. Kell busted out laughing; he actually had to pull over so he could wipe his eyes from laughing so hard. "Shit; Cuteness you kill me every time. I haven't laughed this hard since the Peloponnesian war. I was drunk off my ass; and I had to lead my guys to a clearing. Dean and I were sent to scout out the place; the poor son of a bitch tripped and face planted on a pile of horse shit." He broke out laughing again and brushed a few more tears away. Roxana flashed her straight white teeth as she smiled. "Hey guys it's getting dark, we should rent a hotel room and rest for the night?" "I'm in." Sophie sighed. She could use a break and some shut eye; a hot shower and food. The thought of food made Sophie's stomach growl so loud the people in Timbuktu probably heard it. Kell sighed and nodded in agreement. "You're right. Let's get some food first before Sophie rips my head off. This woman eats so much and somehow manages to have a body like that," Kell said pointing his thumb in Sophie's direction. "I don't know how she does it." Roxana laughed and pointed to a small diner up the road. They parked and walked out the car. Sophie's legs felt like jelly. She bent down to touch her toes then lifted her arms up reaching for the sky. Her muscles were so tense they felt like they were being pulled and stretched by a taffy puller. The three of them entered the diner and simultaneously moaned at the delicious aroma of food. "Damn it smells good in here." Roxana moaned as she inhaled again. The waitress paid no attention to Sophie or Roxana. Kell was the center of attention; she giggled and twirled her blonde hair with her pointer finger. Kell bitterly sighed speaking first. "Table for three, please." "Anything for you, sugar," The waitress led them to a table next to the window and pulled out a notepad and a pen, as they sat down. "What can I get for y'all?" "I'll have... a stack of twelve pancakes with a side of bacon, scrambled eggs and whip cream on top; oh and some orange juice." Roxana said as she handed her menu to the waitress. The blonde stared at Roxana as if she grew three heads and a tail. Shaking her head she glared at Sophie through her thick coated eyelashes. Sophie looked at her menu as she spoke to the waitress. "I'll have a Texas burger, very well done, with fries and a Coke." The waitress carelessly wrote it down and winked down at Kell who brushed it off as if it were nothing. "What can I get you Big Daddy?" The blonde waitress said as she 'accidently' brushed her hand against his when she took his menu. "A steak, well done, steamed vegetables on the side and a Jack Daniels." Kell said as he got up with his phone in his hands. The blonde waitress sighed in delight as Kell passed her. She followed behind him like a lost puppy. Roxana laughed as she shook her head. "Gotta love Kell," Roxana busied herself with the condiments on the table. "So Sophie, tell me something about you that no one else knows." Sophie's eyebrows knitted together as she thought about what to say next. "Oh I got one. I've never saw the movie Sleeping Beauty before; I'm talking about the original Disney one. So one day I come home and watch the whole movie from beginning to end; when it was all over I had boogies and tears on my face from all the crying." Roxana's lower lip trembled before she started to laugh. Her contagious laugh made Sophie laugh along with her. Sophie and Roxana sobered up when they saw the blonde waitress walked up to them with their orders. "Whatever you do don't drink your soda, she spat in it." Roxana said as she attacked her pancakes with gusto. Sophie followed her lead and was down to her last bite when Kell came back to the table with an evil smirk on his lips. "We're being attacked again, Kallisto brought friends." Kell downed his steak and chugged his JD, pulled out a large amount of bills and walked out with his sword in his hands. Roxana and Sophie exchanged glances and ran out where the fight already began. Kell kicked a daimon in the chest and sent the poor thing flying in the air. Roxana burped and pulled out a Katana and red bedazzled pistol. "What!? I want a red one. I got this ugly gray one." Sophie said pulling out the pistol from where Kell had secured it on her body. Roxana evilly laughed and tossed her red gun to Sophie and pulled out a black one, with even more sparkles. Sophie froze when three Daimons sprinted, heading in her direction. She didn't know what to do. Has she shot a gun before? The answer is yes, Aaron always dragged her along to a shooting range just outside of New Orleans. Not to toot her own horn, but she was pretty good. Fuck that she was amazing, but she didn't want to kill a Daimon, they were people once. But now they're killers and prey on humans. Squinting, she aimed and shot the three daimons on the head; she couldn't help but feel bad for them. "Sophie they are murderers they have no soul." Kell bellowed as he shoved his sword straight down a daimon's skull making. Nodding in understanding, Sophie opened fire and shot five more. Looking back she saw the people in the diner were acting normal and weren't fleeing. "I cloaked us they can't see us." Roxana said as if she read Sophie's mind. She then slithered her body up a daimons, wrapping her legs around his shoulder and she twisted her body and cause the daimon to fall on the asphalt; Roxana took the opportunity and snapped the daimons neck and double tapped him with her pistol. Sophie's jaw dropped. Roxana winked at her and sprinted to help Kell who was pinned against the wall with a knife in his shoulder; daimons were taking turns kicking and punching his body. She saw red and dueled wheeled both gray and red pistols; shot after shot she hit each daimon in between the eyes. "That's right baby doll keep shooting." Roxana said in praise. Sophie jogged towards Kell and Roxana, but hit some sort of invisible force field. "Uh... guys?" She heard a thundering laugh behind her that shook her from her head to her toes. Turning around she saw a man wearing aviator sunglasses, a dark blue polo, black slacks and loafers. He was way taller than her; he smiled down at her, flashing his white teeth. There was nothing inviting about that smile. It was cold and villainous. "Sophie... Sophie... Sophie." The man walked up to her and caressed her cheek with the back of his rough hands. "Who are you?" Sophie whispered. "Sophie! Get the fuck away from him. Moros, you have two seconds to get the fuck away from her." Kell said through clenched teeth. Moros laughed as he took a step closer ignoring Kell as a whole; his face inches away from hers. "If only I weren't damned... I'd devour your delectable little body." Sophie took a couple steps back. Her back bumped into what she thought was a wall, only it was Kallisto. He yanked the pistols away from her hands and chucked them into the forest. "Hey! That was custom made you dipshit!" Roxana yelled as she kicked the shield that separated them from her. Kallisto shrugged and grabbed a handful of Sophie's hair. "Ah!" Sophie cried out in pain. "Let go of me!" She said she kicked her foot back and struck him on the shin causing him to let go. Sophie ran to where Roxana was standing and tried reach out for her, but was yanked back by two arms. "No! No! Put me down you barbarian!" The man named Moros laughed and threw her over his bulky shoulder. She wasn't giving in; she pounded her fist against his back over and over, didn't even faze him. "Give up little girl. I'm taking you to-" Moros' sentence was cut off by a loud roar. "Shit." Moros threw Sophie to the ground and turned in the direction to where the loud roar came from. Sophie wanted to see the thing that roared, but she was in so much pain; she tried to suck it up as she started to stand up, but cried out as pain shot up her leg. Her ankle was swollen she knew for a fact, but bent down checking for any broken bones, breathing out a sigh of relief; her ankle was hurt but not broke; an easy fix. Sophie crawled to Roxana who had somehow broken through the force field. She reached out for Roxana's hand when she was abruptly dragged back by her ankles. Her pain doubled into agony making her cry out. "Let go! Please!" she wailed. The tugging stopped and Kallisto sat down on the small of her back; his nasty breath fanned the back of her neck making her scrunch up her face in revulsion. "Poor kitty cat... Are you hurt precious?" Kallisto asked as he petted her hair. Sophie was tired of being the damsel in distress; she knew she could defend herself with a gun, but she knew nothing about knives. She dealt with knife wounds at the hospital and she knows the how human anatomy back and forth she can stab him, but did she have the guts. Hell to the fucking yes she did. It's not like she couldn't kill him. He said so himself he couldn't die. Here goes nothing. Squirming she reached behind her back and succeeded without Kallisto detecting her intentions. She gripped the knife in her hand and swung her arm back; submerging the knife into his side. Kallisto didn't even flinch; he stood on his two feet and yanked the knife out. Sophie gulped and pivoted so she was no longer on her stomach but sitting on the floor. "Y-you b-better stay away from m-me." She meant for those words to sound threating; obviously she miserably failed since Kallisto was laughing at her. Kallisto crouched down and grabbed her jaw in a tight grip. Sophie bit her bottom lip; she wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of him intimidating her. "Bad kitty, very very bad-" A massive black and blurred figure rammed into Kallisto, off Sophie's body. Sophie snapped her head in the thing's direction and saw that it was a gigantic wolf, with gold eyes. Poor Kallisto didn't stand a chance. His neck was snapped in two and he dropped dead. The wolf dropped Kallisto's body and stalked its way towards Sophie. Her eyes widened at the size of the wolf as it got closer. It was triple her size! And so black, its fur camouflaged with the fucking night, its eyes were what gave it away. The wolf stopped and bent down so it was face to face with her. "Oh honey in a fucking biscuit I'm so dead. So very dead." Sophie said in a shaky voice as she and the wolf had a staring contest. "Nice doggy..." The wolf growled at her. "Sorry. Wolf. Big nice wolf. Where the fuck is Munchy when I need..." Sophie didn't even get to finish her sentence; Mr. Wolf started nuzzling her neck. Its fur tickled her neck causing goosebumps to spread throughout her body. "Sophie. You need to relax, it's just Dean. His beasts are in control right now; you're looking at his primary animal." Roxana said as she was holding Kell's bruised body against hers. Sophie looked back at the wolf that really was Dean and threw her arms around him. Dean or his wolf; whatever he's called when he's like this... sat down and whined as she ran her hands up and down his neck. It felt so good to have him back. Even better now that she was hugging him; even though he was a big dog; wolf. "Dean, please don't leave me again. Hurt my feelings all you want, just don't leave me please." Sophie whispered as she pulled away from Dean to look into his eyes. Dean's wolf whimpered and cuddled closer to her. "I have to tell you that I know-" "Hey guys, it's cute that we're all reunited and all, but Kell's hurt and somehow drunk off his ass and Moros escaped; probably he will be back with back up. Let's haul ass and get the fuck out of here." Roxana didn't even wait for a response as she made her way back to the SUV. Sophie gasped when strong arms wrapped around her waist and hoisted her up. Her eyes clashed with his. His eyes no longer gold, they were back to the warm chocolaty brown eyes she loved so much. **** Cast Time!!!! Roxana- Mila Kunis Kallisto- Josh Holloway I don't think I'm missing anyone. Lol thanks again guys, Ch.10 is on the way. Don't forget to leave a comment, follow, and vote. Born Into Darkness Ch. 10 Hello me lovelies! And hello to my new followers, thank you and you're in for a big ride because this is ONLY the beginning! First things first Sorry sorry a million times sorry for the long wait Enjoy. Comment. Vote. Follow. To all my fans out there tell me who your favorite character is so far, I'm curious. Thank you again to all my fans and yes I see you too ghost followers, shoot me a comment don't be shy. Let me stop talking enjoy guys. ***** Dean Dean still couldn't believe Sophie came all this way to bring him back. Sophie must really care about him, that was after she pinched his earlobe and gave him a piece of her mind. Even when she was pissed at him and cursing at him in Spanish, she was still hot. Her cheeks would get all red and she would get this evil glint in her eyes. Like she was this naughty school girl all innocent, but inside she was this kinky she-devil... Fuck my dick is getting hard. Dean said to himself. Dean brought his hand up to his earlobe; he couldn't help but chuckle. Sophie's form of punishment was pinching and yelling in rapid Spanish, but he'd take that any day then go another day without his Sophie. He was such a dick for leaving her like that. He should've listened to his gut and just told her the truth. She got hurt because of him. Fucking Moros... if he ever sees him again, he's going to rip each finger from his hands, fry them in cooking oil then make him eat it for touching his mate. His inner beast growled in agreement. Stealing another glance at his mate he couldn't stop the smile from stretching ear to ear, the reason being she was cuddling with Big Bertha as if it were a teddy bear. It was pretty adorable. How the hell did Big Bertha get its name...Besides the funny name he had to admit, Big Bertha was a good investment; it really came in handy. Sophie wasn't kidding when she said she had 'everything' in that bag. She has her laptop in here, a first aid kit even change of clothes, for emergencies. Apart from the odd items in her bag, it was a good thing she had an ace bandage in her first aid kit to wrap her ankle; he did it for her, even though she protested the whole time ending with her pouting and him kissing her senseless. He'd do anything for this woman, just to see her smile. Which reminds him, when they get to the bunker he has to heal Sophie's ankle. He'd do it now but he didn't want to wake her up. Dean grunted when he felt a hand smack against his back. He knew it was Kell. "You better not let her go again, big head. Sophie literally went to hell and back to get to you. She's one of a kind... and she made me more cookies by the way and I ate them all, you got none. Ha ha." Kell boasted as he poked Dean's cheek, causing him to growl in annoyance. Dean didn't need a dog nose to tell Kell was high off ambrosia... it was definitely not whiskey. The question is where did he get it? He looked back at the rearview mirror and saw a smirking Roxana. Damn it, that woman knows that's the one thing that fucks us up, especially Kell, since most of his powers were stripped from him. The poor guy is practically mortal. Moros is a fucking ass, just like Thanatos. "Really, Roxy? Did you have to give him that?" Dean said. Roxana nodded. "I couldn't heal his wounds, they were pretty bad-" "Why didn't you call me over so I could-" Roxana hissed in anger; her eyes rapidly turned from vivid green to neon purple. That was the downside of Roxana; she had a short fuse like him. Unlike her, he learned how to control it... most of the time. "You were too busy protecting your mate, dickhead, and Kell was bleeding. Don't give me that shit. Plus if I couldn't heal, what makes you think you could? Ambrosia was my option and its working. Yeah he's stoned off his ass, but he's no longer bleeding." Roxana bellowed causing Sophie to stir. She was right about the whole Sophie thing, but he could've healed Kell somewhat; he wasn't about to let Roxana know that or else he would never hear the end of it. But he wished there were another alternative to ambrosia... That shit is potent to immortals. Overall their kind can't get drunk; they could drink the world dry of all liquor, whiskey or malt and still stay sharp as a tack. But one sip of ambrosia, they get higher than the clouds; that's why Dean liked to stay away from that crap. It was ok to take it once in a blue moon; he'll admit it he has a couple bottles stored. But to consume ambrosia every day like the damn Olympians and it's a one way ticket to hell. Too bad most of them... cough Zeus cough Apollo... are fucking crazy and have so many bastard children that they lost track and kept the important ones close. Fucking idiots. But Hera's hairy ass crack, he knew when Kell drinks too much of it the man becomes a different man, a scary and violent man. Only he's seen that side of him. He sighed before speaking. "Hey Roxy, thanks for being here; you could've left when Moros showed, but you didn't-" Roxana placed a hand on his shoulder and gently squeezed it. "Bro, war is coming and it's headed for us faster than one of Hermes' 'juicy gossip' spills. We need each other more than you can ever imagine... Now stop pussyfooting. I know you got a mate now, but that doesn't mean you have to turn all soft for us too. I'm still going to be a pain in your ass and Kell sure as hell will. Right Kell..." Dean narrowed his eyes into slits. "Roxana, what do you mean by 'more than I can ever imagine?" Roxana sighed and shook her head. They both snapped their heads in Kell direction; his loud snoring caught their attention, also the ridiculous position he was sleeping in, mouth open, arms and legs flung out. "Damn, how much did you give him?" Dean scoffed. Roxana shook her head. "A teaspoon, I swear... It sucks that he doesn't have all his powers. But he told me that he felt stronger as soon as he saw Moros. I wonder why?" Dean grunted. "Guess the fates are finally on his side again." "Crazy bitches. You know Sophie met them. She said they actually are on our side." Dean closed his eyes in annoyance as soon as he heard their names; he was here because of their fault. Right now, if he had never been banished from all Greek realms, then Thanatos would be dead, he would've never gone to war, he would have never gotten the nasty scars on his body he always kept concealed from everyone including Kell, and he'd live the life he was supposed to live. A happy fucking rouge god; the most powerful fucking rouge god; even Zeus feared him. The dumb ass should! But if they didn't do what they did, he wouldn't have been as strong as he was now. Yeah he was powerful before but war toughened him up and he would have never known what a mate was and would've been stuck with that conniving bitch Eris. And Sophie would be forever hiding from Danny. All in all he's not all that pissed at them. And now that Roxana pointed out that they're on our side, it just might all be good. "Yeah... crazy," Dean said under his breath. *** Sighing in relief when the shack came into view, the sun was peeking through the mossy bayou making everything look breath taking and pure. That's one of the reasons he loved it here, he would wake up every morning and sit outside with a hot mug of coffee and watch the sun rise. He couldn't wait to show Sophie his pride and joy. He loved this place. Besides the green scenery, it was underground and safe, with top of the line technology and all his personal inventions. Parking the car, he cut off the engine then hopped out to reach over to Sophie's side. He pulled the door open and his small mate almost fell out; if he didn't have fast reflexes, she would've face planted onto the floor. That would've ended very ugly. Dean smiled when Sophie nuzzled his neck, placing her face in the crook of his neck. Her lips brushed against his neck; that simple innocent act sent white hot pulses of pleasure to the center of his anatomy making him hard as a fucking diamond. So much for morning wood. Roxana jumped out of the car and stretched. "Dean, please let us in I need a shower. Kell got snot and drool all over my jacket!" "Shut the fuck up princess, I don't drool." Kell said, shoving Roxana out of the way so he could get out the car too. This was a good time to mess with them. Dean put on his most laid back expression and spoke. "Sorry to break it to you guys, but there's one spare bedroom, either you share or its rock, paper, scissors to see who gets the bed." Dean bit the inside of his cheek to keep himself from laughing. Roxana crouched in a fighting stance with her fist out and the other hand cradling her fist. Kell caught on and copied her. "Rock...Paper... Scissors...SHOOT!" Both yell simultaneously. Kell got paper while Roxana had scissors. Kell groaned as if in agony while Roxana laughed in victory. Dean roared out laughing, causing Sophie to wake up from her sleep. "Hey... Guys, I was sleeping..." Sophie grumpily said as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes, making her look cute. His body went rigid. Until the day he met Sophie he'd never used the word cute or adorable for that matter. Now everything he saw was cute and adorable, especially when it came to Sophie. "I'm so whipped." Dean said under his breath. Sophie laid her head on his chest and looked up at him with those long eyelashes and big warm brown eyes that played havoc with his mind. "What was that baby?" Sophie asked. Dean kissed the tip of her nose, making her blush. "I was having a little fun. Roxana and Kell think that there's a spare bedroom." He whispered in Sophie's ear. Sophie giggled. "You're a bad, bad man." Dean couldn't help; he took the opportunity to flirt with his mate. "If you think I'm so bad, I can't wait to see what you'll think of me when I have you moaning out my name in pure bliss..." He growled with anticipation of finally getting Sophie alone, all to himself. To see her again in her underwear... bent over his lap... "Down dog," Sophie said, tapping him on the nose. Roxana whined. "Dean...Please tell me that you're messing with me and that there is more than one spare room. Because if there isn't, I'm taking Sophie with me, and we're going to check into the Four Seasons with your credit card." His beast roared at the sudden thought of losing Sophie. Dean impulsively growled and tightened his arms, pulling Sophie closer to his body. No one was going to take his Sophie away. No one. "Mine! My mate. She's not going anywhere." He growled. Sophie squeaked in his arms causing him to rein back his beast. He looked down and saw her squished in his arms, making her look like a little Sophie sandwich. Dean laughed and loosened his hold. He started walking towards the shack, only to have Roxana block his way. "Be real with me Dean, is there a spare room?" Roxana said desperately. He felt bad... just a little. "Roxy, there are five bedrooms, not including mine. Knock yourself out." Roxana squealed and kissed Dean on the cheek. Then the most surprising thing happened. Sophie shoved Roxana so hard her back collided with Kell's chest making them both fall back. Sophie gasped and hopped out of his arms and limped over to them, helping them up. Roxana's eyes turned purple; her hand shot out and wrapped her fingers around Sophie's neck, slamming her back against the shack door. Before Dean even moved a muscle, Kell ripped Roxana away from Sophie and placed his battered body in front of Sophie's to protect her. Wait that was his job; he's supposed to protect Sophie. Right this moment though, it didn't really bother him. He'll ask Kell later. Roxana shook her head and her eyes went back to normal. "What the fuck is wrong with you guys?!" Roxana screeched. *** Sophie She walked around Kell and face Roxana. She reached out and took her hand into hers. "Roxana, I have no clue what that was. But whatever it was I'm so so so so so so sorry. I totally understand if you never want to talk to me." Sophie felt so bad, she has no idea what got into her. One minute she was fine and the next she felt this violent surge of anger and jealously. Roxana isn't even a threat to her at all. She loves Roxana. Roxana's laughing snapping Sophie out of her thoughts. "Honey, it's ok. Sorry about almost killing you though, I have a bit of a temper." Sophie lifted her hand and pretended to wipe the imaginary sweat off her brow. Roxana laughed at her actions and pulled her into a hug. Kell didn't agree and pulled them apart then glared at Roxana. Wow, when he pledged to protect her at all costs, he seriously meant it. Sophie looked over at Dean, who had his hands clenched into fist and his nostrils were flared. That wasn't a good sign. Limping over to him, she wrapped her arms around Dean. She felt his body go stiff one second and the next his muscular arms enclosed her into a big bear hug, squeezing the air right out of her lugs like a balloon. She could care less; she didn't like to see Dean like that. Not because it was scary, but it worried her. He could get hurt or something. Sophie felt Dean pull her away from his body and checked her body from head to toe with roaming eyes. Laughingly Sophie cupped Dean's face and Eskimo kissed him, making him freeze at her actions. Behind her, she heard Roxana's 'awwws' and Kell gagging. Dean on the other hand flashed his pearly whites. If he wasn't holding her, she would have dead ass swooned. That man makes her melt faster than an ice cube under the sun on the hottest day of summer. "Ok lovebirds, can we please head inside? I need a shower. I smell like butt and have Kell cooties... Kell isn't looking to good either... he actually looks like he's going to barf any second." Roxana said jabbing her thumb in Kell's direction. Looking over her shoulder, Kell actually did look a bit green. As soon as she mentioned it Kell ran to the closest tree and puked. Sophie was used to it and turned to Nurse Sophie mode. She slowly walked over to him, carefully, trying not to put too much pressure on her ankle and pushed up the sleeves of her sweater. Reaching Kell's side, she rubbed his back in small circles and placed her hand on his forehead then moved it to the crook of his neck. He was burning. Kell groaned and straightened his back. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand with closed eyes. "You're burning up," Sophie remembered Kell getting stabbed on the shoulder. "Take off your shirt-" "Hell to the fucking no! Sophie-" Dean interjected. Sophie whipped her head in his direction and glared at him. "He was stabbed in the shoulder. That's probably what's causing the fever. I need to see if it's infected. But the yellow vomit, I don't what that is-" Roxana raised her hand as if she were a preschooler. "That would be the ambrosia. I gave him some cause I couldn't heal him." Sophie wrinkled her nose. "Ok... what does that stuff do?" Roxana twirled a piece of her hair with her finger as her eyes wondered off from Sophie's gaze. "Rox, what does it do?" Kell was the one to talk this time. "Remember the story I told you about Dean and I getting high, well I guess you missed the part about me saying that it was ambrosia... The little bit that Roxana gave me doesn't really do damage it just gives us a high, and numbs us. But a lot... Well it turns us into addicts. I used to be one of them, but I quit long ago. I guess my body can't tolerate it anymore." Was that the same stuff he was chugging when they were back at Dean's house? Sophie shook her head and gave Kell a sad smile. "I need to see the stab wound Kell." Kell nodded as he started untucking his shirt from his jeans. Dean growled in disapproval. Marching up to him, Sophie poked Dean in the chest. "No! None of that; behave. This is strictly for his health. I don't want him to die, and I'm sure as hell I know that you don't want him to die. Comportarse [behave]." Sophie didn't even bother to wait for his response. She turned and made her way back to Kell. She hissed when she saw the stab wound. It was scabbing, which was good, but it was definitely getting infected. She could see puss started to form, good thing she caught it early. Looking around, she searched for Big Bertha. And it was in Roxana's hand. How it end up in her hands, she didn't have the slightest idea. "Good, can you fish in there and get me the first aid kit?" Sophie said. Roxana nodded and handed her the big clear box. Sophie kneeled on the floor and found the small bottle of rubbing alcohol. But first she slipped on a pair of rubber medical gloves. Kell saw the bottle and the cotton and he ran to hide behind Dean, like a little girl who was being chased with a pink earthworm. Dean hollered with laughter and pulled Kell in front of him and held him still. Sophie ignored them and wet the cotton pad with the rubbing alcohol and walked over to Kell, placed it over his shoulder. Kell hissed and tried squirming away as if was being branded on the ass. What a bitch. But Sophie wasn't about to say that out loud. She smirked as she removed the pad and fished back into the box for antibiotic cream. "You're such a baby. This is gonna help it scab faster and keep the germs away. I'm almost done." Sophie said as she dabbed the cream on the wound. "How is it that a grown god like you is scared of little me?" She asked. Kell pouted, making everyone laugh. Sophie then wrapped gauze around his shoulder and secured it. She pulled off the gloves and started to put everything away when Kell swooped in and hugged her. For a guy who just puked his guts out, he sure was hyper. Dean was having none of that. He stomped over to them and growled. Now that Sophie was used to all the growling and Dean's over protective side, she found it a turn on... sometimes. He pulled Kell away and stood in between them. Sophie just shook her head at her typical mate. She handed Roxana her first aid kit and patted Dean on the shoulder. "Can we go inside now? I don't know why we did all of this out here when it could've been done inside." Roxanna said annoyed. Dean didn't say anything. He took Sophie's hand and pulled her towards the shack. *** Dean He knew he was being annoying with all the growling and pulling. But he couldn't control himself; he needs to protect his mate at all times. And he was a little proud at Sophie protecting him from Roxana. It was a little weird, considering she was human and she was able to push Roxana away like that. He'll have to look into that, but other than that it was a big turn on for him. He slid the weak wooden door open that hid the titanium door. "Oh my freaking goodness! Is this like your bat cave, like in Batman?" Sophie squealed in excitement. He scoffed nonchalantly, even though inside he too was excited to show her his pride and joy. "No, this is even better than the bat cave." Dean scanned his thumb onto the bio-scanner and typed in his password that was just the spacebar and enter five times, then the door slid open. He pulled Sophie into the elevator and Kell and Roxana followed. The door closed and the elevator whooshed down and in seconds they were deep underground. He looked down and saw Sophie's eye widen in amazement when the elevator door opened. The first room they walked into was the main room, high ceiling, with adjustable lights and beanbag chairs of all sizes littered all around the room, with a really big TV and a wall of movies and video games of all sorts. Born Into Darkness Ch. 10 On the far right there was a big kitchen, identical to the one at his house. And to his left was a hallway that led to the bedrooms, bathrooms, gym and tech room. Heck, there was even an indoor swimming pool. Dean cursed under his breath. He almost forgot about Munchy. He snapped his fingers and Munchy appeared in front of them confused. Munchy turned his head and when he saw Dean, he sprang into his arms making him laugh at his dog's childish act. "Dean, this place is amazing." Sophie said. "Deuces." Roxana ran down the hall. A door slammed closed. Dean laughed and shook his head. Typical Roxana. Kell yawned then looked at the both of them. "I'm going to sleep. I had enough excitement to last me about... when I wake up. Holler if someone needs to have their throats ripped out." With that, Kell walked in the same direction Roxanna ran. Dean turned to his mate and winked, making her blush. Cute. "So Ms. Valentine, what do you want to do?" He asked as he set Munchy down, only hear a whine in protest. His mate scrunched her nose then smiled, making his heart speed up. "Breakfast sounds good right about now." Sophie placed Big Bertha on a bean bag chair and walked to the kitchen. He chuckled and followed her. *** Eris "You. You. Fucking. Bitches!" Eris pointed a finger at the smirking sisters. "You're on their side! How could you? I'm your friend. You're my friends!" These fucking hags helped that human bitch, Sophie! They gave her a pinch of powers. That's why Sophie was able to punch her! Lachesis smiled. "We don't like you. We just tolerate you because your dad told us to be nice to you." Eris blushed. "He did not! And what are you talking about? Everyone loves me. And all men drool for me." Atropos laughed, bending over with an arm around her stomach. "Oh, you're hilarious. You vapid bitch; no one likes you, yes you're hot I'll give that but you're a cunt. Sophie on the other hand... that's a woman." The three sisters froze solid and all three of their eyes turned white. Eris walked over to her throne and sighed in annoyance. She's fucked, now she had to find someone else to tell who has the same powers as the sisters. Maybe a seer? But she didn't know any... she could go to Hecate, but that bitch is close friends with Nyx... When Thanatos erased Erebus and Nyx's memories it didn't work so well. They both know they're missing something; Nyx feels it the most for some odd reason. The other day she visited the underworld; she overheard Nyx talking with the boat boy, Charon. She said she heard a voice. It was vague, but it could always lead to Kyros. Man, if Thanatos were to find out, she would be dead meat. "Klotho, you saw that right? Oh I really hope it's true!" Lachesis said clapping her hands while she jumped up and down. Eris sat up. "You hope what comes true?" The sisters look at her with their still white eyes, making Eris wince. Whenever they went into that stage they were practically untouchable, rumor has it the last person to ever touch one of them went blind; it was either that or the person died. Whatever it was they were a no no. Klotho smiled. That was a bad sign... For her at least. "Nothing at all, friend." Klotho shimmered from her sight. Eris had to blink a couple times. She didn't know Klotho could actually shimmer like that. It was so graceful; white stars sparkled around her body and then she was gone. She wished she could do that. Maybe if she asked her dad to give her that power. Daddy would do anything for his little 'innocent' girl. "This is going to be fun... don't you think so, sis?" Lachesis gleefully said clasping her hands together. Atropos nodded in agreement. She reached behind her back and pulled out her shears and wickedly smiled. "It's time to end some lives. Come, dear sister." She held her hand out and Lachesis took it hesitantly. Lachesis sighed and a small tear escaped from the corner of her eye. "I don't like what we're about to do. Do we really have to kill-" Atropos covered her mouth and with that both vanished from Eris' sight. "Who's going to die?" She asked out loud. A rough hand clasped around her throat. A deadly growl rang throughout the throne room. Eris gulped. "What-who-" The hand on her throat tightened, making it real hard to breath. "Where's Roxanna?" A squeak escaped from her lips. Who set him free? Why are rouges appearing left and right? "H-Hey... what are you doing in these neck of the woods?" Eris said, trying to stall. "Roxana went missing after she and I broke free of that wretched place. How could you just stand there like a mute while your -" "That bitch has to relation no me, even if she's Ares' kid!" Eris screamed. She was glad they were put away along with the other rogues. Daddy was right, they are unstable. "It doesn't fucking matter! You better hope she's alive." He said through clenched teeth. "Ajax, you're poor of excuse of a mate is fine." She said nonchalant, just to piss him off. "Where is she!?" Ajax yelled. Eris was yanked roughly from Ajax's grasp and fell to the floor. She placed a hand on her head trying to focus, trying to stop the sudden rush of dizziness. "I thought I jailed your rank ass in Tartarus?" Thanatos said, crossing his arms over is chest. "Oh honey, didn't you hear. Precious Roxana is his mate." Eris said innocently. Thanatos laughed again. Eris' core creamed at the sound of his laughter. She would totally fucked him right here, right now. He's just so damn hot. "Is that so? Finally someone to tame the she-beast." He said leaning against a marble column. Eris got up and brushed herself off. "She can finally get laid too." Ajax growled menacingly. "Shut your fucking mouth." The sound of Ajax growling made her hot and bothered all over, even though he was half beast; she would fuck him too if he weren't already Roxana's. But even if he did belong to Roxana; after she finds a way to break Dean's bond with that low life slut, Ajax will be her next mission. *** Ajax "Oh testy are we?" Thanatos spoke next. Ajax wanted to shift so badly and rip his throat out. But he needed to know where his mate was, she came first before anything. She looked so scared when he first saw her; yet she held up her guard and fought against those fucking demons, so called 'titans'. Now he understood why they were put there in the first place. Fucking bastards. But when Ajax got a good whiff of her, she smelt like red apples it was so intoxicating. He was so happy he found his mate after all these centuries. He had no idea how to approach her when he found out, but it was Roxanna who approached him first. She kissed his cheek and ran away blushing. Ajax thought it was adorable. Right then and there, his scarred heart belonged to Roxana's. They have yet to mate; they vowed once they escaped from Tartarus they would mate and have the millions of kids she's been dying to have. His heart screamed for his mate. He will find her again. Ajax turned his attention back to Thanatos. "Where's my mate?" *** Roxana Curled into a ball, Roxana silently cried. She was finally free. Free. But she was mate-less. But it was her dumbass fault because she needed to find the guys and tell them that one, war was coming, two, rouges are escaping one by one and three, she was still alive. Dean and Kell don't even know that most rouge gods were captured and sent into Tartarus. When Dean left after Kell magically fell from the face of all Olympus, more and more gods turned rouge. For the reason being, after the Titans were capture and put way, the council thought they could now rule all of Olympus, making all the 'others' their subjects. How was she going to tell them? That's the only reason she left Ajax; that had to be the hardest thing to do. Well, that and acting normal and not like a complete lunatic. She has to find the right time to tell them. Dean has Sophie and Kell isn't in the best shape. She'll most likely tell them in a bit so that they can prepare to do something and she can go back to Ajax. "Oh this day is getting better and better." Roxana sarcastically said to herself. She thought about Ajax and her stomach did somersaults and loops. She found her mate, but the funny thing was, she's half nymph and half Amazonian. She's an outcast and he was a Shifter like Dean, yet some way, somehow the fates decided to pair them together. A mate. She doesn't know if she should be happy, pissed, or scared. All she knew was that when she first met Ajax, she was head over heels in love and shy as fuck. Not only was he smoking hot, but he was funny and charming. He always made sure she was laughing or smiling while they were both down there. Ajax was her missing piece. She could tell him anything and she did. She told him all the stories of her, Dean and Kell. How they formed their own little family. But it wilted when Kell went his own separate way. She was still pissed about that because if Kell would have never left Dean wouldn't have either and rouges wouldn't have been captured and war would never happen. "Everything is so fucked up!" Roxana said yelling into her pillow. "What's so fucked up?" Roxana gasped, pulled a knife from her sleeve. She was disarmed in a split second by Kell. "Zeus' ass cheeks, what the fuck?!" Roxana yelled in aggravation. Kell chuckled. Classic Kell, never taking anything serious. Actually now that she thinks of it, he's actually more serious now than he was back then. She wondered why though. "What's so fucked up?" Kell asked once more, sitting down on the edge of her bed. "I thought you were going to bed?" Roxana said annoyed. Kell shrugged. Guess the fates decided now was right time to tell him. "You might want to sit back. It's a long story." *** Dean He held the pan with two hands and swirled the pancake, he then flicked his wrists sending the pancake in air. One second it was flipping and the next it landed on his head. Sophie laughed while clutching her stomach. "Oh my poor baby, are you ok? You did a good job, you almost got it baby. Go sit, let me finish so you can eat." Dean smiled at the endearments. It was so foreign to hear her call him baby, babycakes and sometimes pookie bear, which was his favorite. He walked over to the black marble island and sat on a stool, while he watched her cook. "Hey honey, by any chance do you have a dock so I can plug in my iPod?" Sophie asked as she whisked the pancake batter. Nodding, he walked out to the main room, fished for her iPod from her bag and brought over the small dock and connected it to an outlet in the kitchen. "Put on my cooking playlist, please." Sophie said. Complying, he selected the playlist and music blasted throughout the kitchen. Sophie started singing and swaying her hips. It was so alluring, he sat back down and looked at her sing and dance around his kitchen as she prepared breakfast. "Eh...lagrimas dulces, la noche sin besos queda de mi solead. Yo no me llore, no me llore que no me lore na' mamá..." [Hector Lavoe 'Un Amor De La Calle'] Sophie sang as she poured the batter on the pan making large circles. Curiously Dean asked. "Sophie, what is this music?" His mate froze and her jaw dropped. "You've never heard of Hector Lavoe, the most amazing salsa singer?" Sophie said with a hand over her heart. He quirked an eyebrow up, "Baby, this is all new to me." Sophie smiled making his heart race. "Do you know how to dance?" Dean shook his head. He may not know how to dance but he did know how to two step. That was pretty much it. "Oh this is going to be fun." Sophie flipped the pancakes, the eggs, bacon and pulled out the four pieces of toast from the toaster and turned to face him. She reached out and pulled him up from his seat. Sophie took his hands and placed one on her lower back, and with the other hand, she intertwined her fingers with his. She explained what to do and in minutes, after a couple trial and errors, he got the hang of it and was dancing salsa with his mate. Never in his life had he felt like this. In peace and relaxed; Sophie brought out the good in him, even on his worst days. "So... you're my mate." Dean said. Man, Kell was right, he was whipped. But he loves every minute of it. "Dean. We have a situation-" Kell's sentence was cut off with an evil smirk on his face, which meant bad news for him. Kell is going to annoy the living crap out of him, just for seeing him do something as silly as dancing with Sophie or Eskimo kissing her. Dean released Sophie; honestly he had to bite the inside of his cheek to keep from whimpering. He already misses Sophie's warmth and body in his arms. It was like hugging a warm porcelain china doll. She was so small, warm and fragile, he's been dying to take her into his room and just cuddle and bask in her sweet pea scent. He'd be willing to go to the far extent as to crouching behind her and pulling her sweater over his head, like a kid hiding behind his mother's skirt. Only it'd be Sophie. Now, that he thinks of it, he'll actually do that. Hopefully Sophie won't take it the wrong way and slap him silly. Sensing that someone was poking his head, he snapped out of his thoughts; it was Kell poking his temple and giggling like a school girl. Whacking his hand away, Dean glared at Kell ready to choke him. "What the fuck is so important you just had to interrupt us?" Whatever it was he had to tell, it be better be about someone dying or someone who needed to be killed. Fuck it, it just better be damn important because he seriously wanted to go hold Sophie again. This mate bond is growing stronger and stronger. Maybe it was just him that was feeling all emotional and attached, but then again, Sophie did punch Roxana a moment ago... so it can't just be him. He's been trying to think of how he can approach her and talk to her about this mate thing and get to know her even more. Damn, why are his emotions everywhere today, he's acting like a hormonal teenage girl on her period. "Someone's a little grouchy ouchy..." Kell said in a baby voice. Sophie's sing song laughter made him look in her direction and winked at her causing her to blush and quickly busy herself with breakfast. "Kel,l you idiot, I said tell him when he's alone- is that bacon I smell?" Roxana said, walking into the kitchen wearing black sweats and a red tank top, with red fuzzy slippers on her feet. "Yes it is. Sit down guys." Sophie said as she placed the last plate on the marble table. He didn't need to be told twice. Everything his woman cooks comes out tasting amazing. She divided the eggs into four and then the bacon. Sophie went to the far extent and made a large amount of pancakes. Kell took seven pancakes and shoved two in his mouth using his hands. Dean smacked him behind the head. "You fucking animal." Kell stuck his middle finger up and grabbed more pancakes. Roxana had more class and helped Sophie by taking out the condiments and juices. Again, Kell opened the carton of orange juice and chugged it all in one shot. And his plate was spotless, yet he grabbed a couple more pancakes and toast. He was about to hit Kell again, but Sophie beat him to the punch. She pinched his ear causing him to cringe. "Behave. I swear Kell Bear, it's like you were raised by bears. You're worse than Joey and Ricky." Roxana took a sip of her juice. "Who are they?" His mate smiled the most beautiful smile that made his heart skip a beat. "They're my neighbors' sons. Jose, the eldest, and Ricardo is the youngest, they're like the brothers I've always wanted." "You don't have any siblings?" Roxana asked as she stabbed a piece of pancake with her fork. Sophie sadly smiled and shook her head. "Your parents didn't want any other kids?" Roxana questioned Sophie once more. Dean saw Sophie look down at her feet, then walk back to the coffee maker and poured a cup of coffee, added sugar. She walked over to him and placed the mug in front of him. He sighed in appreciation and kissed Sophie's hand; with the same hand, she it ran from the top of his head to his neck creating chills. She cleared her throat before she answered. "When my mom had me something happened to her with the end result of her having to remove both ovaries. I'm the first and the last." "Sorry to hear about that. I'd love to meet her one day, as well as your dad." Roxana said as she smiled at Sophie. Dean wrapped his arms around Sophie's waist and pulled her into his lap; for once she didn't protest. He took her hand and intertwined their fingers together while he used the other hand to drink his coffee. Looking up, he saw Roxana who had this sudden look of longing as she looked at their interlocking hands. "My folks died in a car accident when I was thirteen." Sophie said quietly. Both Kell and Roxana looked at her with pity. It was nice that they cared for his mate. He was glad they approved of her. Sophie waved her hand. "Guys, enough it the looks; eso fue hace mucho tiempo- that was a long time ago. It was nice while it lasted. Now, what did you guys have to say to Dean?" Dean had totally forgotten about that. "Yeah, what did you have to say?" Kell pointed to Roxana with his syrup covered fingers. She glared at him then took a shaky breath. His stomach was feeling funny, heavy as if he swallowed a rock and it sunk into his stomach. Roxana looked straight at him. "Rouges are at war." No one moved. What did she mean rouges? He thought he and Kell were the only rouges. "Roxana, explain, from beginning to end." Dean said pinching the bridge of his nose. *** Sophie War? How is there a war? There's nothing on the news that talked about an ongoing war... wait. Did they mean a 'god' war? Sophie mentally said to herself. "Ok." Roxana sighed. "When you and Kell disappeared, leaving me behind, thank you very much by the way; I'm still pissed about that." Kell scoffed. "We had our reasons." Roxana's eyes turned purple. "Leaving me behind to go prance around with the humans isn't a good enough reason-" "Roxana, stop sidetracking." Dean said. His deep voice caused his chest to vibrate, which made her whole body vibrate too, from head to toe. "Right, right." She whispered. Her eyes morphed back to their normal color. "You remember when we helped imprison the titans?" "Yeah," Dean said sipping his coffee. "Zeus and his other kiss ass followers thought it was their divine right to control all other gods; trying to make them submit like dogs; this happened after you guys left. It got really ugly really fast, the 'rouges' who are gods against the council, either stayed to fight, went into hiding some are here, on Earth and others went as far as unionizing with other gods, non-Greek." "Anyways, a good number of us stayed to fight, but we lost. We were sent to Tartarus and were held captive. That was until we found a way to escape; there are still a large amount of us being held captive." Roxana said shaking her head. Kell cleared his throat while looking at Roxana. "That's not all. We need you and Kell to join us so we can convince the council to set the others free and stop with the whole 'ruling other gods, nonsense'. If they don't comply, war will break out." When Roxana said the last sentence the whole room went quite, Sophie was able to hear Dean's heart beating from behind her. Guess it was her turn to speak. "So... Zeus is the one in charge of the council?" Roxana nodded. "Who else makes up the council?" Sophie asked curiously. Born Into Darkness Ch. 10 Kell butted in. "Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Apollo, Artemis, Athena... Hermes..." "Let's not forget our favorites Eris and Thanatos. Moros was removed for not keeping his dick in his pants." Roxana added. Dean growled. Sophie let go of his hand and turned slightly and started rubbing his chest in circles. That always calmed him down whenever he got riled up. "I knew this wasn't over. I fucking knew it, but we have a problem; I can't go to any other realm. Remember I got stabbed and the fates kicked me out" He said as he pressed his face in her neck. Sophie's body jerked. He never told her he got stabbed before. She wondered; since he went to war, how did he manage to keep his skin so perfect and smooth and not one scar? Maybe it's because of his healing abilities? All of a sudden a vicious and bigger version of Munchy ran into the kitchen and growled; scaring the life out of her. For a second she left like the cat from Looney Tunes that got scared so bad he turned yellow and fainted; only she wasn't must of a fainter; unless knocked unconscious. The three of them materialized all sorts of weapons. Dean his dual pistols, Kell had his sword and Roxana had her Katana in one hand and ninja stars in the other. Roxana halted and dropped her stuff on the floor; causing a loud clanging making Sophie cringe at the loud noise and ran past Munchy. Everyone froze herself included. Munchy morphed back to normal and pranced to Sophie's side, nuzzling her. She reached over for a pancake and fed it to him. Roxana came back with a man. He was bruised and beaten, cuts marred his face and both eyes were swollen and purple, making Sophie wince; feeling real bad for him. Sophie pulled out a stool and Roxana guided the man to sit down. Roxana used her powers and handed her a large first aid kit then she went right to work. Flashing a light in his eyes, he groaned in pain. Roxana painfully snatched the light from her hand. Roxana's eyes were purple, but as soon as the man placed a hand on her cheek she looked down at him and smiled. Sophie knew that look right away. "He's your mate." Born Into Darkness Ch. 11 Sophie "Uhm... Roxana can I have my hand back?" Sophie calmly asked Roxana. Instead of a response she was pushed to the side and her back collided with Dean's chest. She looked up and smiled, but quickly turned it into a frown. Both Kell and Dean still had their weapons out, ready to kill the poor injured man where he stood. She understood where they were coming from, but the poor guy looked like he could barely lift a finger. Facing the guys, she grabbed them by their hands and pulled them out into the main room. Sophie pointed to two bean bag chairs. The guys looked at each other, smirked, then shook their heads. "Sit down." Sophie said. She earned another head shake from the both of them; she had enough of this. Tip toeing she pressed her nail in each of their ear lobes making them squirm. Kell hissed in pain; while Dean bent down to lessen the pain. What a bunch of babies. How is Kell scared of a little bit of rubbing alcohol? Yet when he got stabbed in the shoulder he didn't even flinch; instead he laughed. And when Dean was in Cujo mode, he didn't squirm when a bullet grazed his side and is now on his knees right now begging for her to let go. They are so confusing sometimes. Releasing them, they all but dove for the chairs, making Sophie laugh. Sobering up, Sophie put on her serious face and stared down at them. "You guys need to chill out. That guy in there is Roxy's mate-" "How do you know?" Dean asked cupping his injured ear. They obviously didn't see how the guy looked up at Roxana; his eyes no longer were in pain but softened at the sight of her. It was so romantic. And even though Roxana was about to rip her hand off when she shined the flashlight in her mate's eyes causing him to groan it was nice to see her protect her mate. God knows how she did what she did when Roxana kissed Dean on the cheek, but she knew where Roxana was coming from. You protect what's yours. "You guys are so slow! Didn't you see the way Roxana was looking at him?" Sophie said placing her hands on her hips. Kell scoffed, while Dean crossed his bulky arms over his chest making him look all the more sexy. She definitely couldn't wait to get him alone... Nope, nope, she can't think like this right now. "Listen woman, we don't know who that is and it doesn't matter if he's Roxana's mate. He's a Shifter and a threat." Kell huffed. Sophie's eyes narrowed into slits. "Usted no me acaba de llamar me mujer... [You did not just call me woman]" Dean winced and gave Kell a sympathetic look. Marching up to the six foot whatever brute, Sophie looked down at him and poked Kell on the center of his forehead. "Don't you dare call me woman, you man." "Oh yeah... and what are you going to do about it Sophie dear?" Kell said covering his forehead with his hand, from getting poked. "You... You..." Sophie muttered. Kell chuckled. "You what? What are you going to do?" Her blood boiled. It was time to take matters into her hands and hurt him where it counts. "No more cookies... and I'm not cooking anymore. It's too bad because I was going to treat you guys to something special. Humph." Kell froze and threw himself on the floor and clasped his hands together. "I'm so, so, so, so, so, so, so sorry. I'm a stupid idiot. I was just being protective. Right, Dean?" "What? You didn't keep your fucking mouth shut, you idiot. I'm on her side. I'm not about to starve for you." Dean said anxiously. Hm. She has a smart mate. For that they were forgiven. But she was still pissed at the both of them. "Fine." Sophie walked away and went to explore. Dean tagged along, while Kell flopped back on to the beanbag chair and breathed out a sigh of relief. *** Dean Damn, even when Sophie was mad, she looked sexy and hot as hell. How can a woman be mad and sexy at the same time; he didn't have on fucking clue, but Sophie made it possible. His beast growled in agreement. He ran to the direction where she wandered off to and lost sight of her; but the best part of being a Shifter and her mate was that he could follow her scent; her amazing sweet pea scent. Following her scent, it led to his gym. She was walking around; touching his weapons and poking random things, like the dummy he used as a punching bag. For some reason he liked that Sophie was walking around the place, trying to get familiar with everything, it made him all warm and fuzzy. What the fuck was happening to him? He was turning into such a peach. First he was calling her cute and adorable and now he was feeling shit like 'warm and fuzzy' emotions. And for some reason he was ok with that, because it was Sophie. His Sophie. His mate. But now that he sees her here, Dean felt kind of bad that he took her out of her normal world and exposed her to his. This world was too brutal and cruel for someone as sweet as Sophie. She was tiny, vulnerable and human. But if she did accept him as his mate and he turns her, she'll be immortal like him, but he will forever have the guilt of pulling her out of her normal life in the back of his mind. "Are you just going to stare at me like a creep?" Sophie's voice snapped him back to the present. Smiling, he walked to her and wrapped his arms around her waist, then placed his face in her hair, loving how soft it was; how good it felt tickling his face. "I wasn't staring baby, I was thinking." He mumbled. Sophie turned in his arms. Better for him, he positioned his face so that it was now on the crook of her neck so he could inhale her sugary scent. "Can I ask what you were thinking about?" Sophie asked. He felt her small hands run up and down his back giving him chills, it felt so good. No one he's ever been with did that to him; heck half the shit Sophie does no one ever did for him. "I will as long as you keep doing that," He mumbled against her neck. Sophie's small hands slipped under his shirt and started running up and down his back again, giving him goose bumps. "I was thinking about how you're so tiny and I feel so possessive over you." Sophie laughed. "That you are Dean, but I love it, even the growling," She used her nails to lightly graze his back and he growled in delight, causing Sophie to giggle. "I've been meaning to ask you a couple questions." It was only fair that he were to be the one to answer his mate's questions. "Alright, shoot." "Uhmm..." Right now if he were to pull away from Sophie to see the expression, she's probably biting her lip and the fates know how much that turns him on. "What kind of powers do you have?" Scoffing at her first question, "Sweetness, I'm a god I can practically do anything. You name it." He said with his face still on Sophie's neck. Sophie pulled away, making him pout and causing her to laugh at him. He couldn't help but smile as his mate scrunched up her nose while she thought of a way to prove to her that he possessed the powers he had. "Can you turn invisi-" before Sophie could finish her sentence he vanished before her eyes making her gasp. "Holy honey in a biscuit; that's so flipping cool... Ok you can appear again... Dean?" He took the opportunity to pinch Sophie's plump ass making her squeak and jerk in surprise, everything she did always put a smile on his face. Appearing again, he couldn't help but beam at Sophie as she rubbed her butt cheek while she pouted. "Aw sorry baby, did I hurt you?" He walked towards her, only to have her push him away. Now he felt bad, but it was so worth it. "Is my Sophie mad at me?" "Yes. I. Am." Sophie stomped her foot on the mat and crossed her arms over her own chest then continued to pout. Dean bent down and pecked Sophie softly on the mouth. She blushed and moved away from him. Good thing she moved away, he would've taken the innocent kiss and turns it into something more, M- for mature and ending with his mate panting and moaning out his name. Naked. "Explain to me more in detail, about this mate thing. I feel it, I'm not going to lie, but it's hard to really go along with it if I don't know what's fully going on." Sophie said in a more serious tone. Taking a deep breath, Dean crouched down and pressed his back against the matted wall. He patted the empty space next to him, indicating Sophie to join him, because it's going to be a long explanation. Sophie sat down with him, but was too far for his liking. So he pulled her onto his lap and had her straddle him. His beasts growled in appreciation. His mate scrunched her nose again. "This is kinda inappropriate..." "No it's not... this is." Dean said. Before Sophie could question him; he pulled her sweater over her head and nuzzled his face in between her soft breasts. Sophie jerked, but did nothing to stop him; which made him smirk. His mate was a little minx. He nibbled his way up her neck and grazed his teeth where her neck and shoulder connected. Sophie moved, arching her back, making him growl at his oh so sensitive mate. He found her sweet spot. How did he know? Well his mate's scent all of a sudden got stronger and he bet all of King Midas' gold that her core was weeping with her sweet juices. He couldn't resist, he needed to know. And if he was correct, may the gods and goddesses help them both; because they're coming out of this room mated and Sophie knocked up with his first kid. He slipped his hands down Sophie's tights and cupped her pussy, causing his now aroused mate to moan out in delight. He was indeed correct. Her sweet nectar coated her panties and now his fingers; making his dick hard as fuck. Pushing aside her panties, he ran a finger up and down her wet slit causing Sophie to sway her hips forward and back. It was the hottest thing he saw. His mate all hot and bothered; her curly hair was loose making her look exotic, lips all swollen and now her lower lip was caught in between her teeth; that simple action made his member pulsate with need. Somehow with all this going on, his conscience told him that this was all wrong. He knew Sophie was a virgin and new to all of this. When it's time, it'll be in his bed and it wouldn't be sex, but making love. His beast whimpered with need, but Dean ignored him. Slowly, he removed his hand out of Sophie's tights and pulled her small curvaceous body away from his. His sweet mate whimpered, making him want to take her right there and now, but he stopped himself. His beast on the other hand had thought differently. His teeth elongated and his claws grew. And he bet his eyes must be glowing gold right now. Sophie looked up and into his eyes, blushed, then looked down ashamed. Catching her chin between his pointer finger and thumb, he lifted her face so she was looking back into his eyes. "Don't be embarrassed, baby." He said pecking her softly on the lips. "I know Dean but... I don't normally do that; I never felt like that before... all of this is new to me." Sophie said in a hushed tone. "Believe me honey, I know. It's all new to me too." Dean said resting his forehead against hers. "So... before things got all heated, you were explaining this mate thing." Sophie said. "Ok... So, Shifters are a rare kind, we appear sporadically. For example, when I found out that I was Shifter, I was in human years eighteen. And my primary animal is a black wolf, but I'm triple the size of an ordinary wolf." Dean explained. Sophie nodded her head and smiled. "Yes you are. I swear when I first saw you I thought you were a bear but then I saw the ears and the tail. I have to say. Your wolf is very pretty." Dean growled at the word pretty, making Sophie giggle. He knew she said it just to get under his skin. He tackled her so she was on her back and he was on top. "My wolf isn't 'pretty' my wolf is manly." He growled. "Oh sorry babycakes, I meant manly, very, very manly. You can be the big bad wolf and I'm little red. What do you think?" Sophie said rubbing her nose against Dean's. He wasn't going to lie, he liked the idea of Sophie in red... lingerie that is. "Hey... uhm... Dean. Your little friend there is poking me." Sophie said as she smirked. Dean growled again. "I'm not little... I'm far from it baby." "Oh, I bet you are mi corazón [my heart], I believe you." Sophie said sitting up. Dean wasn't about to let Sophie put space in between them. He sat up and pressed his back against the matted wall again and pulled her body over his so she was straddling him once more, only this time they were in control of their hormones. "I like the nickname. Mi corazón." Dean said giving it a try. Sophie pouted. "Even more then Babycakes?" Dean shook his head. "No baby, nothing beats babycakes. I love that one the most." His mate squinted her eyes adorably, making her look sassy. "Are you just saying that to make me feel better?" He held a hand over his heart. "Scout's honor. Now back to the subject. When I first shifted, Kell was the one to help me through it; because he was the only one I knew who was like me. It was pretty easy after the third shift then the powers came in and boy was that fun. I remember I burnt Kell's eyebrows off when I learnt about fire abilities." Sophie laughed. "Aw poor guy." "Anyways, no one ever told me what a mate was. I literally learned it from Kell after I met you. A Shifter is given a mate because we are one of the most powerful creatures in the whole pantheon. We are the top of the food chain. Kell told me that when the first Shifter came into the picture, the titans were mostly in Chaos and were scared of being over ruled. So they came up with the idea of a weakness for a Shifter." "A mate." She said. Dean chuckled and rubbed his nose against hers. "Correct baby, and when a Shifter mates, they mate for life. Yes its pair becomes immortal, but they can be killed. And if one is killed, the other also dies." Dean said playing with Sophie's hair. "What can kill a Shifter, beside the whole killing the other one? And are all these rogue people Shifters too?" Sophie asked as she allowed Dean to play with her hair, which mostly consisted of wrapping strands of hair around his finger and rubbing against his cheek. "Well there are enchanted knives and daggers... but I'm pretty sure Kane got rid of them all." Dean said sticking his hand in Sophie's hair. He was so allured by how her curly raven hair curled around his fingers as if it had a mind of its own, and it smelled so good, like earth and sunshine. "Who's Kane?" Sophie asked. He loved how Sophie was so determined to learn more about his kind. It was lowering the level of guilt inside him. "He's the first Shifter." "Oh... Dean..." Sophie sang as she cupped his face, making him look into her soft brown eyes. Honest to god he will never get tired of looking at her pretty round face. He wondered if their kids will come out looking more like her or him... or even them both. Damn, he never thought about kids before. Ever since he met Sophie, all he wanted was to mate with her and knock her up as soon as possible, so she can be all round and plump with his kid. He wanted a whole house full of rascals running around, mini Deans and mini Sophies. "Yeah love bug?" His response made Sophie smile. It wasn't a small shy smile she usually gives him but a full blown smile, illuminating her face and making her brown eyes shine. "I'm guessing you like love bug?" "I freaking love it. It's so cute and... oh, let me shut up before I embarrass myself. What I was going to say was if... I can see your wolf? Pretty, please?" Sophie begged bringing his face down into her soft, plump breasts. It was difficult to breathe yes, but he would rather pass out from the lack of oxygen than move his face. His beast growled in agreement, even though his primary beast had no voice it still managed to communicate to him with growls. Over the centuries his beast and Dean learned to be in sync, it would growl in agreement, disapproval or when danger was near. Dean nodded and moved Sophie so she was sitting crisscross applesauce and looking up at him. And of course, his mind decided to shove its head in the gutter and conjured up the image of Sophie on her knees taking his now pulsating, rock hard member out of his pants, to cup him and lick and suck him till the brink of insanity, all while looking into his eyes. "Dean, are you ok?" Sophie said as she started getting up. He saw her get on her hands and knees, right then all the blood went straight to his dick. "Baby..." Dean said palming himself down. It didn't help one fucking bit. "I'm in a bit of a pickle right now," He said. Sophie's eyebrows scrunched together in confusion; that was until her eyes trailed down to his hand that was pressing down on his dick. "Oh...I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to, baby really. But, how? What? What did I do?" "You have to understand, everything you do gets me hard. And my beast agrees and is less civil than I am and is urging me to take you right here right now like the animal I am, but I'm not no matter... how sexy you look on all four with your ass in the air and... the two second window you gave and I got a peek of your mouthwatering caramel nipple..." By the end of the sentence Dean was stalking Sophie and he knew for a fact that his eyes were gold. He inhaled deeply and grinned. He made his little innocent mate horny... very, very horny indeed. Her sweet pea scent all of a sudden got stronger and smelt delicious. "Dean, you were going to show me your wolf." His Sophie said breathlessly. Growling, he crouched down and made eye to eye contact with Sophie. "I will, but after this we're going to my room... we have some matters I want to discuss with you... my oh so sweet, innocent mate." With that he started stripping; pulling his shirt over his head then his shoes, socks and pants. He hooked his thumbs on the bands of his boxers then looked over his to see his mate unconsciously bite her lower lip. He chuckled and pulled them down; bam, in his full blown birthday suit. *** Sophie Was he bold or was he bold? She couldn't help but look right at his small... scratch that, big twitching friend. How in the world will that thing fit into her small thing? Damn, why couldn't she be experienced already like most 26 year old women? But then again, the only boyfriend she had was Danny, and he definitely didn't deserve her cookie. Wow, she just called her virginity a cookie, how childish was that? The big question was, if she was ready to give Dean her cookie? She just met the guy and she felt like she knew him her whole life and then some. Was she ready to get into bed and 'make love' as he said, with him? Was she ready to be naked in front of him? Dean has already seen her half naked and did do some pretty steamy stuff with his finger...and mouth. Fuck it. YOLO, she's game. Damn, she can't wait to call Mandy. FUCK! Mandy, oh damn she's going to die tonight a virgin, she forgot to call her and Maria that she was ok. But she was busy with finding Dean and stuff... how was she going to explain herself to Mandy, let alone Maria? YOLO? Ugh, she sounds like one of her co-workers at her hospital. She was such a goofball. Shit, her job. Shit, she missed graduation, whatever she wasn't going to go anyways, she'll just go pick up her diploma; fuck yeah bitches, she's officially a nurse. But her job, damn she hopes she still had one as of right now, if she didn't... well then she's fucked. Oh no, she's good, she has a two weeks off to recover from the whole Danny situation. Thank the Lord! That's one problem solved. Something cold and wet touched her neck, causing her to snap out of her thoughts. She saw Dean's wolf form; he took up most of the freaking gym. He was huge! Born Into Darkness Ch. 11 Smiling, she stood up and ran her hands through his fur, earning a growl from Dean. "You like that huh?" Sophie smiled as she played with his ears and then started giving him a Mohawk by putting her hands together with the fur in between, surprisingly it stayed in place. Dean shook her hands off and started nuzzling his face against her neck. It felt good but it tickled so much Sophie pushed him away and ran to the other corner of the gym. Guessing Dean's wolf liked to play chase, he was crouched in a predatory stance and stalked towards her. "No, bad wolf. Stop it, play nice now." Sophie said while smiling. The black wolf pounced of her, landing on top of her, making her laugh. He made sure not to crush her, which was nice of him because she remember when she and Danny would mess around and he would sometimes take it too far. Sophie felt safe with Dean, even in his wolf form. She liked that she could let her guard down for once, even around Mandy she was sometimes timid, but with Dean she knew in her gut that he wouldn't judge her. What are you thinking about mate? Sophie jerked as soon as she heard Dean's voice in her head. "Dean, you want to explain why I can hear your voice in my head?" She said as she cupped his big wolf head. He licked her wrist leaving behind a trace of saliva, but she could care less, plus it didn't even smell bad. It smelled like mint, like Dean's breath. Is it weird that she just described his breath as minty? Yeah, she's beyond weird. But she bet she wasn't the only one who thought about their boyfriend's/ mate's minty breath. Sorry, baby I forgot to tell you that I can talk to you like this as long as you don't block me. And I have to admit, I think it's cute how you're thinking about my minty breath. Dean said causing Sophie to blush as she hid her face in Dean's fur. "You can read my mind too?" Blushing even harder at the thought of him catching her while she thought about his package. Only can get a few words here and there whenever you think really hard on something; but I can feel most of your emotions which is good cause I asked Kell if that was normal and he said our bond is going to be stronger than ever after I mark you. Dean said in a prideful tone. Leave it to him and boost his Mr. Macho ego. But she had to love it. Right then and there it hit her. When Dean marks her, she won't be human anymore. She'll be immortal. "Baby, after you turn me that means I won't be human anymore, right? Can I still see Mandy? Can I still work? Will I have to go into hiding because I might eat someone or grow a tail midday? Or-" Sophie's rant was cut off by Dean barking. If she had to guess he was laughing at her. Oh man, I can always count on you cupcake to make me laugh. And to answer your questions, no you'll be immortal, yes you can see Mandy, yes you can work, no you don't have to go into hiding and how the heck did you come up with the idea of eating someone. Sophie, Shifters don't eat people. We might hunt a few times, but we don't eat people. As for the tail, your animal will reveal itself the next day after I've marked you. Breath baby, everything will be fine. Dean's body was no longer a dog but a little puppy. "Ah! You're so cute I can just squeeze you till your head pops off!" Sophie lifted Dean into his arms and hugged his new form into her body. "Damn, you really can do anything." She said setting him on the floor. Dean slowly shifted into his human form, which she missed. As soon as all the fur was gone and he was back on his two feet, she sprang into his arms, wrapping her arms and legs around his body and rained kisses on his face. She has no idea why she felt the way she felt right now, but she didn't give a damn. Dean's rumbling laughter made her pause and look into the warm brown eyes she adored so much. "Baby, I'm still naked." Dean said as he wrapped his buff arms around her body, keeping her from moving. Sophie blushed and put on her best sexy face. "Maybe we should go to your room so I also can be naked with my mate. You did say we had some unfinished business-" Dean flashed them into his room and before she could get a word out she was pinned onto the bed with a golden eyed Dean on top of her and very naked. "You should never tease me... mate." As soon as the word mate left Dean's lips, Sophie's clothes melted off her body, making her gasp at his actions. She was also getting very wet at the thought of what his next moves were going to be. "I live to tease baby." Sophie said arching her back so her breasts were rubbing against Dean's chest, causing him to growl and tighten his hold. Sophie had no idea where all this confidence was coming from, but she sure as hell wasn't going to let it go to waste. That's when it hit her; they needed to check up on Roxana's mate. "Dean, I know this is going to wreck everything right now, but we have to check up on Roxana and her mate to see if they're ok. I need to see personally if his injuries are healing properly." Sophie said while Dean was nuzzling her neck with his face. It felt so good, she didn't want to move, but it was the right thing to do. Dean growled and grumpily got off her and his shirt appeared on her body. Sophie walked over to him and hugged him, wrapping her arms around his waist and gave him small kisses all over his chest. She guessed it worked considering she was in his arms bridal style. He placed his face back on the crook of her neck, but Sophie jerked in response as his whiskers tickled her neck; also the right side of her neck was really sensitive, that's where her sweet spot was located. "Don't pout baby, we're coming right back, I promise it's only for a little while. I just need to check on them." Sophie tried to justify her point, only to have Dean poke his bottom lip out even more. He looked so cute. Sophie took his face in her hands and pecked his lips; only to have it turn into a steamy kiss and her arms were around his neck and both her legs were now wrapped around his waist. "Baby, I suggest you not tease me right now, before I take you right here, right now and you won't be able to check on anyone at all." Dean insisted. Nodding, Sophie slid off Dean's body, opened the door and held it open so Dean could lead them into the kitchen. Dean huffed, then crossed his arms over his chest and marched out into the hallway. "You better make it snappy, Ms. Valentine." "Yeah, yeah whatever you say." Sophie said as she rolled her eyes. "Is the kit still in the kitchen?" Dean nodded. Why did she have to leave the bedroom to check up on Roxana's mate, she could've done it in the morning? She knew the answer to that; she would've felt so guilty if something were to happen to him under her care. *** Dean Walking with a hard on was not easy. He was fucking limping and his beast was growling all the way to the kitchen where the three of them were sipping on what smelled like tea, coffee and hot chocolate. They all look over his way and smirked at his condition. He was shirtless and his pants weren't buckled, flashing everyone his black boxers. Not that he gave a shit. That's when Sophie moved from behind him and Kell wolf whistled, making Sophie blush and making Dean growl savagely at him. And of course Kell smiled because the man was fucking nuts and had a death wish. "Dean relax, he's just trying to piss you off so Sophie ends up putting you in the dog house." Roxana said as she took a sip from her mug. The man beside her, her mate moved to stand up, only to hiss out in pain. Both Roxana and Sophie reacted and forced him to sit down. "Roxana, can I have permission to check on your mate to see if everything is good?" Sophie asked as she opened the first aid kit; slipping on some gloves. Dean saw from the corner of his eye Kell move away from his small mate and glare at the contents inside. He knew right away Kell wanted to be far away from the bottle of alcohol. "Pussy." He muttered as he sat down on a stool, watching his mate go to work as soon as Roxana gave her the ok. Kell chucked a pocket knife at Dean's head, only to have it caught in time by Dean, himself, without so much as a flinch. Sophie, on the other hand, stopped what she was doing and glared at them. "Behave or else there will be none of my cooking for a week." She said in an angry tone of voice. She was so fucking sexy when she got all feisty and angry. It was even sexier since she was wearing his black shirt that swallowed her whole body; the hem reached the top of her knees. But what could you expect, he was 6'6 and his little mate was 5'2. "No! Sorry Sophie, I'll behave, I promise." Kell pleaded. Sophie laughed as she inspected Roxana's mate's forehead. He was dreading when he would have to remove his shirt. It took all his strength not to rip his head off. "Hey rogue, what's your name?" He said as he kept an eye on Sophie. "Ajax." The male Shifter responded. "How did you know we were here, Ajax?" Kell asked. Roxana growled causing Sophie to flinch since Roxana was literally looking over Sophie's shoulder, analyzing her every move. "Leave him alone. I told him I was here." Dean glared at her. "Calm yourself before I take Sophie and your mate ends up untreated." Sophie's head snapped up. "Dean I'm ok, she scared me is all. Plus she has the right to protect Ajax, I would growl too if you were injured and two men were interrogating you." His mate was right. Looking at Ajax he smiled down at his mate, Sophie smiled back and went back to what she was doing, both Roxana and he growled at the same time. Sophie shook her head then sighed. "Gods these days... Ajax, I'm Sophie and I need you to take off your shirt so I can check on your side... Roxana is that ok with you?" Roxana hesitated, but nodded. Dean on the other hand cursed, making Kell laugh. "What are you laughing at dickhead?" Kell shrugged innocently and didn't even bother replying back. Sophie inhaled sharply and his eyes flicked to her then down to Ajax's side. There was a nasty gash on his side; it looked as if it wasn't even healing. He knew that Kell had that problem, maybe Ajax did too. "Are you a full Shifter?" "Yeah." Ajax hissed when Sophie started sewing up the gash after cleaning it. "Somehow Thanatos got a hold of one of the daggers, Kane supposedly got rid of eons ago, and nicked me." The three of them growled while Sophie gasped. "Babycakes, you told me about those things. I guess they weren't disposed of." Sophie said. "Babycakes?" Ajax chuckled. Sophie smiled making her eyes glow. Sophie tilted her head in his direction, making Ajax laugh. If he weren't injured, Dean would have punched him in the face so hard he'd be shitting out his teeth for days. "You got something tickling your throat there, shit face?" Dean growled. "Mi vida [endearment meaning my life], don't listen to him. He's trying to get under your skin." Sophie blew him a kiss and finished her last stich. She wiped the blood off and placed a huge band aid over it. Dean used his powers to clean everything up for Sophie, making her gasp. He laughed at her reaction, it was so cute. Sophie turned and looked at both Roxana and Ajax. "Ok guys, no sudden movements or else the stiches will hurt and break, meaning bleeding and a very angry Dean because you're occupying all my attention. And lord knows, Dean needs his Sophie time or else he'll pout again." They all laughed while he growled at his mate, she laughed at his reaction. Normally people flinch and back off, but with Sophie, she can tell the difference between a playful growl and a someone-is-going-to-die growl. He loved it. But her words were truer than rain. He did need some Sophie time. Marching up to her, he lifted her and threw her over his shoulder. He chuckled at Sophie's reaction and how her small fists were pounding against his back; didn't even hurt. He can say his dick was getting hard because his Latina mate was now cursing at him in Spanish. The gang wished him good luck and started talking amongst themselves. He walked back to his room and placed Sophie in the center as he flicked his wrists to close and lock the door shut. Sophie's hair was all over, making her look wild and sexy. He crawled onto the bed. Taking Sophie's wrists, he pinned them above her head while he was in the process of placing his hips in between her legs. His feisty mate smirked and tried pulling her wrists out of his grasp. Nothing in the world turned him on as much as seeing his mate rebel against his wishes. He growled and turned Sophie's body over so she was lying on her stomach and lifted her bubble butt ass in the air. Lifting the t-shirt up, he exposed her plump cheeks. He really loved the view he was getting and he could also smell her arousal. He wanted to pull her panties to the side and lick her weeping slit that was probably covered in her sweet nectar. Sophie squirmed making her ass wiggle in the air and Dean gave her a light swat on the cheek, making her gasp in surprise. "No you didn't..." Dean gave her a full blown smile and pulled her up, making her straddle his lap; the same way as when they were in the gym. "Yes I did." Without a warning, Dean slipped a hand in between her legs and cupped her mound, inducing a moan to slip from her plump pink lips. He lightly ran a finger up and down her slit, even though she still had her panties on, he could feel the heat from her sweet core emit onto his hand. Her sweet pea scent was making his beast go crazy. He pictured a black wolf pacing back and forth waiting to devour Sophie. "Damn it Dean, stop teasing me... please" Sophie hissed in his ear causing him to groan. His dick was so hard and the fact that Sophie was now swaying her hips forward and back wasn't helping. His teeth elongated and his hands turned into razor sharp claws. "Not for nothing, I really like you losing control and turning into a rugged animal... it's turning me on. A lot." Dean growled and ripped off the shirt Sophie was wearing, along with her bra. Her chest was bare and her caramel nipples were now pebbled up and pointing right at him, making his mouth water. "Mine." * Sophie "Fuck, yes they're yours." Sophie moaned out as she pressed Dean's head into her chest, allowing him to suck on her breasts. She knew they were sensitive, but not this sensitive. If this continued, she'd probably come. Dean was an animal... pun intended. His mouth felt so good; her body felt as if it were on fire! She needed him so bad... If she thought she was horny before, she was a fucking nymphomaniac right now. Boldly she took Dean's hand and led it down to her hot and wet core. He pulled his mouth away from her breasts and growled; his chest vibrated and rubbed against her already sensitive nipples. His finger ran up and down her slit and her hips moved to create more friction. She was so horny it wasn't even funny, it was so frustrating! He rubbed everywhere but her damn clit, making her desperate. She cupped his face with both her hands, making him look into her eyes. "Stop teasing me!" Getting the message, he rubbed the bundle of nerves in a fast circle, making her spasm in his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck and moaned his name out loud, not giving a damn if everyone heard. A tingling sensation erupted in her stomach as if a herd of butterflies decided to all fly at once; that was the only way she could describe it, it was weird. But hell it felt so damn good. If possible she tightened her grip even more around his neck; given the sudden feeling as if she were going to float any second. That's when she felt a finger being inserted inside her core, making her gasp at the foreign sensation. "Just relax baby... there you go." Dean cooed in her ear. His finger moved in and out, it felt strange at first, but after it felt so good. "More, baby please... faster." Another digit was inserted, stretching her out and making her hiss in delight. "So... tight." He groaned in her ear. His deep baritone voice was enough to make her come; suddenly Dean stopped and pulled out, making her cry out in frustration. "Please." She begged him. Dean laughed at her making her blood boil, she was so close! And now she... Was positioned so she was on all fours and Dean's face was right under her in between her legs. "What are you doing- mmm!" She moaned as she felt Dean's tongue flick her clit. If she thought Dean's hand felt good, his mouth worked some sort of magic that she was ready to come. "I'm coming!" She cried out as she held onto his silk comforter as an anchor. "Not yet baby, hold it." Dean mumbled under her. He inserted the two digits back inside her and moved them back and forth as his mouth licked and sucked on her clit. It was all too much; she cried out from the intense pleasure and bucked against his attentive fingers. "Come baby, now." Sophie obeyed. Her whole body shook from her first ever orgasm. She wouldn't mind if she died from bliss right now. Damn, so that's how it felt like... it felt so good... so explosive. Her body felt like jelly, but in the most sensual way possible. Dean flipped her so she was on her back; crawled up her body so he was eye to eye with her. His eyes were no longer warm chocolate brown, but intense amber. His teeth also elongated, and his nails had razor sharp claws. She took his hand and examined it closely. It was rougher... how did he-? "I retracted them when I was playing with your love button." Dean said as he lowered his face so it was pressed against her forehead. Love button? Really? Sophie was about to say something about her clitoris being called button, but she found it cute. "Ah that explains it." She tilted her head up and kissed him. He growled yet again and intensified the kiss; it was passionate yet gentle. She expected a hot messy kiss, this was a surprise. Dean's lips moved down to her jaw then to her neck... the right side of her neck; the right side of her neck was so sensitive, as Dean kissed her there, his five o'clock shadow rubbed against her neck, making her hiss in pleasure. Her back arched instantly indicating to him to keep going. And for some reason Dean stopped moving. It's like he has a death wish! "Dean-" His hand covered her mouth, making her grunt in annoyance. "I love you Sophie Valentine. I know we hardly know each other, but I vow to you that I will always be faithful and love you will all my might and that hopefully soon you'll love me and feel the same way I feel right now-" Sophie covered his mouth with her hand and used her other hand to remove Dean's hand from her mouth. "I love you too Dean Cleisthenes and I vow to also love you with all my might and to always be faithful. Even though some might call us crazy for loving each other too fast and too early into the relationship; but isn't that what finding your mate means. Love at first sight? Now kiss me, mate." Dean gave her a full blown smile, flashing his pearly whites and crushed his lips onto hers and kissed her as if it were their last day on this Earth. She wrapped her arms around his neck and brought him closer. She felt his arousal poking at her stomach. It was such a turn on, she wanted him to just thrust into her already. She felt like she was in the Teenage Dream music video. Only she was Katy Perry and Dean was the hot boyfriend. Sophie felt Dean's member rub up and down her slit, making her gasp at the strange yet erotic sensation. As if reading her mind he moved his hip faster, creating the same floating sensation. "More." * Dean Grinning at his mate's eagerness he decided it was time to finally mate. He lined himself up with Sophie's hot wet tight core and thrust into her. It took all his willpower not to come right then and there. Born Into Darkness Ch. 11 He held himself still and allowed Sophie's body to accustom to his girth and size. Looking down, he smiled at his feisty mate who was scratching at his back and moving her hips for more. She was always begging for more. But he couldn't, they needed to stay like this until he marked her and she marked him. "Sophie. Baby look at me," He said, caressing her cheek. His mate looked up at him lovingly. He now knew why Kell had left him for Penelope. Right now if Sophie asked him to commit murder, not that she would, he would do it in a heartbeat, just to see her smile. He was hers to command. "Lovebug, it's time." Inhaling, Dean allowed his beasts to take over. He felt his teeth elongate once more; and tried really hard to ignore how tight his mate was and how good she was milking his dick without even trying. Sophie was looking up at him the whole time, all he saw was love and adoration. It was all he could ever ask for. Not that he's comparing his beautiful mate to Eris but Eris was a bitch and wanted a fuck buddy. But with Sophie everything wasn't about sex, he could actually sit down and have a conversation with her and he knew she would give him her full undivided attention. Sophie was perfect in every way. "I Kyros, ask you Sophie Valentine, to accept me as your mate. Do you accept?" He saw tears threatening to spill from the corners of her big brown eyes. "I do." She squeaked out, making him smile. As soon as those words left her mouth, her eyes morphed into three different colors: pink, amethyst then sapphire blue. Whatever was going on with Sophie he hoped that it was explainable because he'd never seen anything like it; but they looked so beautiful, just like her, they were unique. After her eyes returned back to normal, her teeth changed, only they weren't as long as his. They just grew about a centimeter longer and were pointy. She looked normal. Sophie squirmed and tightened around him, making him hiss from the blinding pleasure she was giving him. "Baby you're killing me here." She giggled in response. Dean growled and tilted her head to the side and started looking for her sweet spot because he knew that that spot was made for him and only him to mark; which so happened to be where Kell told him to mark her. And he knew very well that whenever he kissed her there, she gets all hot and bothered and her sweet scent would wash over him like a tidal wave. Licking her neck, she moaned out and squeezed him tighter. "Sophie." He said through clenched teeth. Sophie's only reply was another moan. He smirked... he found her sweet spot; he took the opportunity to bite down on her neck finally marking her as his. His mate. As soon as he got a taste of Sophie's blood, he felt his beast connect with Sophie's. He wondered what she would become, especially seeing her eyes react as soon as she said I do. He bet she would be a wolf like him but small, cute and fluffy. Dean hissed when he felt Sophie bite into his neck and it felt fucking euphoric. He could feel everything she felt and, if he had to guess, she also felt what he was feeling. He felt his mate pull away and actually positioned them with her new abilities, strength being one of them and now his feisty little Sophie was on top of him grinding her hips with both hands on his chest using it as support. Fuck. His mate might look innocent outside of the bedroom, but who knew she was a vixen inside. She felt so tight... fucking amazing. That's as best as he can describe it. Fuck all the women in his past that he used as a fuck buddy and something to warm his bed. He found his 5'2, feisty mate and nothing and no one was taking her away. Sophie's movements became jerky and passionate, as well as her sensual moan and lip biting, indicated she was on the brink of release and it was his turn to pounce. Sitting up, he wrapped Sophie's legs around his waist and pulled her into him so her breasts her pressed flat against his chest, making her moan in delight. He then took a handful of hair and made her tilt her head to the side exposing his mark. He brought his lips down and lightly kissed his mark causing Sophie to buck. He cursed at how good it felt to be inside his mate. Finally his mate, even though he just found out about mates not that long ago, he was relieved that he found her just in time; imagine if he never ran into her, she would've been in her ex's grubby fingers as his fucking slave. Dean's beast growled at the thought of someone taking his Sophie away from him; he'd go to hell and back then go back once more. Sophie stopped moving and cupped his face with her small hands and rubbed her nose against him; this calmed him down and made him all 'lovey dovey', as Sophie liked to call it. "No one is going to take me away, plus I'd nag them to death or talk their ear off." He chuckled and nibbled Sophie's neck, making her squeal in delight as she squirmed in his lap. Dean then trailed his unoccupied hand down Sophie's body from her lower back down her flaring hips, down to her bubble butt ass that made him grow harder just by grasping the excessive amount of flesh. His next goal was to mark her there too, but sadly that one wouldn't be permanent, like the one on her neck. Then he cupped her precious hot core that drove him mad with lust; he actually felt himself get thicker, and Sophie's sudden pause was his proof making him smirk. "Dean, how is it you're growing right now?" His mate asked as she remained still then looked into his eyes. Dean swiftly thrust his hips up and filled his tiny mate to the brink. It was amazing how someone as tiny as Sophie could withstand a brute like him. She took him in all the fucking way! "Mmm you shouldn't tease me, Dean, while you're in such a vulnerable position right now." Cocking an eyebrow up at his mate's words, "Why do you say that-?" Before he could finish his sentence Sophie climbed off him, pushed him so he was now lying flat on his back and he felt his bold mate take him into her mouth. "Fuck Sophie!" Dean jerked when he felt Sophie's tongue run up his length and swirl around the now weeping head, making him growl. His beast loved it all, but wasn't going to allow his mate to tease him and make him submit. He was the one who's supposed to be in control, not her. Pulling Sophie from his still rock hard member, he twirled her around so she was back on all fours with her perky ass in the air. He snaked an arm around her waist as he grasped his member and slid it back inside his mate's hot core, making them both groan at the new sensual position. He felt himself go deeper inside her and the head of his dick was growing a knot, which never happened before; Sophie was loving it all, her small hands groped his bed sheets and swayed her hips frantically. She purposely tightened around him. "Damn it Dean, move, please. I need you now." Sophie breathlessly said. This new side of Sophie was fucking sexy, she was wild and demanding. He complied and started moving in sync with his desperate mate. Sophie screamed out his name in ecstasy and came. Now it was his turn, he switched positions and he was now on top and she wrapped her legs around him once more. He picked up the pace and lowered his face to the crook of Sophie's neck, inhaling her scent. He felt his mate twitch under him; she was about to have another orgasm, this one was going to be the big finale. He moved his hand down and used a finger to rub her clit; she pulled him closer to her body and moaned out his name once again. Dean was starting to love the sound of his name coming out of his mate's lips as she begged for more. He felt bad and he was in dire need of release. * Sophie "Fuck Dean, I'm coming!" She moaned out loud as Dean moved faster; both hips and fingers. Sophie screamed his name as she climaxed and she felt Dean roar and clamp down onto the mark on her neck. Her body simmered down from her high and relaxed. Dean let go of her neck and rubbed his bearded cheek against hers, making her laugh. She ran her fingertips lightly up and down Dean's back making him groan; who knew her mate was so easy to please just by rubbing his back. She was about to move when she felt pleasure coming from her core and rippled throughout her body making her shudder. It was Dean, he was still inside her. "Dean baby, you can pull out now." Sophie said as she continued to rub his back. Dean chuckled and lifted his head up from her breasts. "Yeah... about that baby... we're gonna have to wait a while. I'm knotted up inside you." Sophie scrunched her face in confusion. What did he mean by knotted up? "We're stuck like this?" Dean nodded and went back to nuzzling her breasts. "Is this normal?" She asked worried. He chuckled again. "We aren't normal, but yeah it's normal. The thing is Kell told me something like this would happen. He said it only happens to true mates to ensure pregnancy." Sophie nodded at the new information. Did she want to become pregnant already? She just graduated and she has a career, but she now has a mate and they were about to engage in a war with gods... a baby wouldn't be safe in their situation right now. Yeah it was bad, but she would love to have Dean's babies as long as he's by her side to raise them, heck she loved kids. She wanted a whole soccer team of them running around. "Sophie, are you ok?" Dean asked in a concerned voice. Sophie looked into his eyes and smiled. "I'm ok." She replied and kissed him softly on the lips then pulled away. Dean gave her a full blown smile then went back to nuzzling her breasts. Sophie noticed Dean's tattoos; she never saw all of it, just his arms. They were tribal and went from his wrists, covered his shoulders and his buff chest. They were intricate and unique and looked like it had hurt a lot. "Like what you see?" Dean mumbled. She giggled. "Yeah I do, it makes you look all manly and rugged. It's very sexy." He picked up his head and wiggled his eyebrows. Oh boy, she just made his head big with the compliment, but it was true. Dean had the sexy whiskered jaw and cheeks and the tattoos were a bonus adding to his sexiness. Dean rolled them over so she was on top now and he played with her hair, which probably looked like a rats nest right now. "No, you're hair is fine. It's actually really sexy and wild." Dean said making her blush. "When did you get the tattoo?" Sophie asked as she traced the tattoo on his chest with her finger. "Long time ago sweetness, I got them because of my many victories in war. A friend of mine named Victor was a specialist, any time we got back to Greece he would add more and more and this was his masterpiece. I was just the canvas, along with many of my buddies." Dean said as he picked up her hand and kissed the tip of her finger. "Oh... war stories. Do tell." Sophie said resting her head on Dean's chest. * Dean There were so many good and bad, he didn't know where to begin. Fuck that, he had a good one. When he and Kell ran into each other again during war time, which was one of the best times of his life. It was when he learned to fight better and heightened his powers and strengths, such as sword play and dagger throwing. "When the Peloponnesian War broke out, I was sent out with a crew of scrawny men to defend the King's house; it was a test and a punishment. Enemies were coming from every direction and we were cornered. It wasn't long until Kell and others from one of our allies came, but they were too late, we had fended off our enemies. When I saw Kell it was like seeing my long lost brother, we hugged and looked like two little girls and we didn't give a shit since we were elites, best of the best. Kell trained me and made me a better fighter and, don't tell him this, but back then he was able to kick my ass. It was bad, but after years of training I became the master." Dean said puffing up his chest, making Sophie laugh. "I remember when the guys and I went to a brothel to celebrate and Kell got so drunk after I laced his drink with ambrosia, he made out with a horse," Dean chuckled, remembering it as if it were yesterday. "I just wished Penelope were still here, Kell isn't the same Kell as he was back then. He's so serious all the time and he hardly ever cracks a smile... but then again the same applies to me, but now I can't seem to stop smiling or laughing when it comes to my mate. You're my kryptonite, and I love it and I love you. From you little pink toes to your black curly hair that always smells so damn good, like perfume but you don't use perfume." Dean said sniffing Sophie's hair. His Sophie laughed again. "I buy this special conditioner that moisturizes my hair and keeps the frizz away." His tiny mate yawned adorably, making her nose wrinkle. Dean rolled them to the side and pulled the blanket over them, spooning his tiny mate's body. "Sleep tight mate." He kissed her head and closed his eyes. * Dean Groaning, Dean tried to stretch but a whimper caught him off guard. He felt a body press against him and something cold pressed against his lower back. He looked over his shoulder and saw Sophie curled up into a ball with her cold pink toes pressed against his back, making him shiver. How was his mate cold if immortals never get cold? And when did she put on one of his sweaters? But Sophie was one of a kind, he turned so he was facing her, and he couldn't help but kiss her on the forehead. Sophie was finally his mate; it was too good to be true. Sophie groaned and unconsciously crawled on top of him, tucking her hand under his chin with the other raking his hair and her legs intertwined with his. "Sophie..." Dean said as he rained soft kisses on his mate's face. "Five more minutes... five." Sophie mumbled as she scrunched her nose. Dean slipped from under Sophie's body and Sophie curled into a ball and rubbed her face in his pillow. She was a heavy sleeper; he also remembered she wasn't much of a morning person either. He decided to surprise her with breakfast in bed. He materialized clothes on his body and walked to the kitchen and the gang was there. Kell had an evil grin on his face while Roxana and Ajax smiled then talked amongst themselves. Kell got up from his seat and slapped him on the back. Dean didn't even wince; he was used to Kell's abuse. "How was it?" Kell asked, jabbing him in the ribs with his elbow. Dean shook his head and walked over to the coffee machine. "You son of a bitch, I bet you knocked it right out of the park." Kell said as he chuckled along with Ajax who looked good as new. "Fuck off asshole." Dean poured himself a cup of coffee, but dropped the mug as soon as he felt panic erupt throughout his body, it was coming from Sophie, he grabbed Kell's sword that was on the table and used his powers to appear back into his room. Sophie was gone. The sweater she was wearing was on the floor along with the blanket. "Sophie, baby where are you?" Dean bellowed. Kell ran into the room with an identical sword and was breathing way too hard for Dean's liking; he was probably still weak from the stab wound. Dean heard rustling from his bathroom and charged towards the door and kicked it open. He couldn't believe his eyes. "Sophie is that really you?" Kell said taking the words right out of his mouth. In front of him was a snow leopard, it was smaller than an average snow leopard, but it didn't faze him one bit. She had a beautiful white coat with black spots, pointy ears with black tips and her eyes were pink. Sophie's primary form was a beautiful snow leopard. Dean what's going on? Dead heard Sophie's scared voice inside his head. "Sophie breath relax, it's just your first shift. It's ok, I'm here love." Dean walked over to Sophie and petted her. She purred while her tail flicked side to side, loving the attention. Kell walked over to his side and picked Sophie up earning a yelp. Dean was ready to give him hell for doing that but Sophie rubbed her furry head against Kell's hand. "Kell, when Sophie accepted to be my mate her eyes turned three different colors. Do you think she could have two other forms?" He asked as he reached for his mate and cuddled her into his chest as if she were a tiny kitten; she sure acted like one. Kell shrugged. "Could be, Sophie try to shift again." Dean placed Sophie on the floor and stepped back. Nothing was happening, Sophie was still a leopard. He looked at Kell and shrugged. "I guess I was wrong-" Kell took his face and made him look back at Sophie who was now a small pure white fox, with amethyst colored eyes. She was even smaller than her leopard form. "Hey guys, what's the commotion?" Roxana asked popping her head into the bathroom. She gasped as soon as she saw Sophie on the floor. "Sophie? Holy shit! Oh my goodness you're so cute, I could just eat you up." Roxana said in a baby voice. Sophie yipped and wagged her fluffy tail. "Sophie also turned into a snow leopard; Dean said he saw Sophie's eyes change as soon as she accepted him as a mate. One more color to go right?" Kell said looking at him. Dean nodded then smiled with pride, his small mate was definitely unique. Ok baby try one more time. You're doing great. I couldn't be more proud to have you as a mate. Sophie in fox form yipped. I love you, Dean. Sophie said in reply then her fox form transformed into another feline, but he didn't know what it was, only this time her eyes were a pair of glowing sapphire blue eyes. "What the fuck? How did an oncilla get in here?" Dean turned and saw Ajax walk into the bathroom. "Is that what she is?" Dean said looking back at his mate. "Ah she's so cute, let me get a pic. Sophie, stay still and say cheese." Roxana pulled out her iPhone and snapped a couple photos of Sophie who actually posed, making everyone laugh. Dean swept Sophie up and walked her back to his bed and placed her under the covers. Baby, I need you to shift back to human form. Do you need me to walk you through it? No. I got it, it's real easy. I thought it would hurt, you know like in the movies? Sophie's body grew longer and she was no longer in her animal form but back in her human body. She smiled up at everyone while she clutched the blanket to cover her naked body. Dean growled and manifested clothes on Sophie's body, black tights and one of his sweaters. He loved how his mate looked in his clothes; making her look dainty and small. Sophie clapped her hands together, gathering everyone's attention, his included. "Breakfast time." Sophie said. "Fuck yes!" Kell hollered as he threw Sophie over his shoulder and ran out of their bedroom. Dean growled, he was having none of that. No one touches his mate. "Kell, you sack of shit, put my mate down right now!" Born Into Darkness Ch. 12 Authors Note: So this chapter isn't edited sorry for the long way I really am family stuff got in the way and it was UGLY. This isn't edited because it's going to take forever for my editors actually read it cause they have their own lives and the don't work for me at the end of the day. So just ignore the mistakes, thank you for all the emails and support I got from you guys I read and responded to every single one of them thank you so much. Enjoy. P.S: 13 is almost done I will have that one posted before I go back to school. And will give you guys an update in the cast list. ***** Sophie "So... Sophie... how was it?" Kell asked as he wiggled his eyebrows teasingly. She was in the process of making buñuelos, because Kell begged her to no end, until she said yes, so here she was. Shaking her head she chose to ignore Kell's stupid question. It was her business and she wasn't about to gossip to Kell about how amazing the sex was or how mouthwatering Dean looked naked when he stands in the moonlight. That was for her thoughts only... she might tell Roxana, but never Kell. She remembered him blushing when she got all sad because she didn't have Mandy anymore. Sophie wouldn't mind telling Mandy because that was her best friend, but she doesn't know how she was going to explain everything and make it sound like a normal relationship because Mandy can't know that she's not a mate to a Greek rogue Shifter that is one of the most powerful beings in Olympus. If Mandy knew she would send her straight to the psych ward. Or Mandy would run for the hills screaming freak and call animal control on her and that would hurt her to no end. "What are you thinking about Sophie? Because by the looks of it you look all flushed and frustrated. Do you need Dean to quench that thirst, with his big dreamy-" Sophie grabbed a glop of dough and slapped it against Kell's chest, making her laugh, Kell should really learn how to filter his words, and he's too blunt sometimes as well as embarrassing. "I was right wasn't I?" Kell smirked then chucked dough back at her only to end up hitting Ajax on the back of the neck. Ajax shot up and gasped, at what had been done to him. "You fucking prick! You're going to pay for that." He quickly sobered up and used the dough that landed on his neck and just as he was to throw it back at Kell he looked down and an evil grin etched on his cute face; shoved the dough in Sophie's shirt making her squeal at how slimy it felt going down her back. That was so typical of them, picking on the small guy; she looked over to an amused Dean and pouted. It was time to bring in the big guy for cavalry. "Dean! Help!" Sophie continued to pout. Her mate marched in front of her and grabbed Kell's head and shoved it in a bowl of graded cheese. Kell retaliated and tripped Dean so he landed on him back and poured a carton of milk all over him. Sophie looked over and instead of protecting each other Roxana and Ajax were having a war of their own dough, cereal and other food items were being thrown. They also ended up on the floor. The kitchen was a total mess and it was already noon and breakfast wasn't even made all because of Kell and his obnoxiousness. Sophie put her fingers in her mouth and whistled loudly to get their attention. Everyone stopped moving and looked at her. Sophie placed her hands on her hips and looked at each and every one of them. "You guys, its noon and we still haven't eaten, it'd be nice if you help me finish cooking and we can eat then clean the kitchen." She said as she emphasized how messy the kitchen was by pointing to the counter then the table. Dean, Kell, Roxana and Ajax all avoided her gaze, she felt like a Kindergarten teacher who just took away their play time, it was quite comical considering it she was facing four rogue gods. "Come one enough with the long faces, the fast you guys help the faster you get to eat." Sophie said; they all nodded in agreement. When the last buñuelo was cooked they all sat on the floor and ate. "Damn...Kell wasn't kidding you're cooking is freaking good. Is there more of those bun thingies?" Ajax asked as he shoved the last buñuelo in his mouth. Sophie handed Ajax the last one when Kell slapped it out of his hand and stuffed it in his mouth; Ajax actually pouted and Roxana laughed at her mate then pecked him on the cheek, to console him. "Aw!" Dean and Kell both gaged in repulsion. Reaching over she pinched both of them on the arm and they bolted away from Sophie. "That was cute, stop being jerks." Her mate shook his head. "Roxana is like our sister, its grossing me out. No offense." Dean said looking over to Roxana who shrugged off his words and went back to cuddling with her mate. "Ugh I'm going to leave before I throw up, and also to devise a plan on how I have to kidnap Sophie so she can cook only for me," Kell said as he looked at her then to Dean. "Don't worry Dean I'll make sure to refill her bowl every day and take her out for long walks." Dean snarled at Kell as he pulled Sophie into his lap and nuzzled her neck causing sparks to erupt all over her body. Sophie looked over at Kell and gave him a bored look. "Did you really have to say that?" Kell laughed. "It's my job to piss him off." Then walked out of the kitchen and the lovely Roxana and Ajax followed him. Sophie was left alone with her very possessive mate who was unrelentingly nestling her mark. There was nothing she could do when he was like this so she wrapped her arms around his shoulders bringing him closer to her and he growled; abruptly felt his erection pulsate under her butt. Not that she didn't like what he was doing right now, because she did, but she needed to tell him that she has two days left here... she has to go back home. She needed to get back to New Orleans because her time here was almost up. And if she stayed here MIA everyone will think something is up and send out a search party. Wiggling out of Dean's lap only to end up being pinned down to the kitchen floor and her mate nibbling on her mark. "You shouldn't have done that mate." Dean growled in her ear. Sophie hissed in pleasure when Den slithered a hand down her body and into her tights to cup her soaking mound. Telling him about her leaving was going to be harder than she thought. She had to get it over and done with; like a band aid. "Dean, I'm leaving to go back to the city in two days." Sophie announced. Her mate froze; he moved his face away from her neck and looked into her eyes with his now narrowed glowing amber eyes. "You're leaving me just after I made you my mate? You did this on purpose." Hurt ran through her very core. How could Dean think that? He had to have known that she had to leave back to New Orleans at some point; her life isn't here in a bunker she has to work to make a living, she isn't rich like Dean. Why was he acting like, this isn't like him. Sophie opened her mouth to speak, the only sound that came out was a squeak when Dean yanked her off the floor by her wrists and pressed her up against the marble counter. Pain erupted all throughout her body. Sophie tried prying Dean's hands only to have his grip tighten around her wrists. "Let go, please." She pleaded as she looked down avoiding his gaze. This was not her Dean, he would never hurt her, he promised her that he would never hurt her like Danny did. "Was this your plan all along, sweet innocent Sophie? To have me fuck you and make you my mate only to walk away, just like that!" He said as he tightly grasped Sophie's chin roughly with two fingers. "Were you after my money? Or just have me tied down to you?" Sophie shook her head. "No! Not at all, I love you Dean, I just need to get back to the city because I have a job." Why was he saying all of this? His words felt like tiny acupuncture needles piercing her heart. Dean laughed humorlessly and backed away from her. She tried reaching out to Dean only to have him latch a hand around her throat and squeezed. Sophie was starting to panic and tried calling out for help; tried using her powers, but was terrified, nothing worked. Her body was slowly growing numb, her body ached, and especially her back and lungs that were now straining for air. His grip tightened even more. Tears spilled from the corner of her eyes; she was wrong about Dean. She couldn't trust him, she couldn't love him and she can't trust him. He was just like Danny. "I thought you were different." Sophie said while Dean continued to strangle her. Dean clacked him tongue at her, as if he were punishing a child. "You think your tears will work on me? Well think again, Eris did the same thing and I'm not about to let you do the same." His fingers caressed her face only to have them bite into her jaw a second later, forcing her head up to look at him. Her eyes went wide when she saw Dean's eyes have a haze in them. Maybe Dean maybe was in some sort of trance. There was still hope. Sophie felt Dean's hand loosen a little around her neck she breathed in and channeled all the powers she possessed and concentrated, and by some miracle she blasted Dean causing him to slam against the kitchen wall. Taking the opportunity Sophie ran through the living room and into the hallway and called for the guys. All three came out ready for battle; they looked at Sophie confused. She didn't dare try and waste time talking knowing she would sound hoarse, instead she pointed in the direction she ran from and Dean appeared. "Sophie it's just Dean." Kell stated. Sophie shook her head. "There's something wrong with him, look into his eyes they're hazy." She said and indeed her voice was hoarse, no thanks to Dean. As soon as Dean heard Sophie talk he turned his head in her direction and charged at her only to have Kell step in between them. Dean growled viciously. "Move you good for nothing sack of shit." Inhaling sharply at her mate's cruel words, Sophie was about to apologize on Dean's behalf when Kell's laughed stopped her. He stopped laughing and just smirked as he crossed his arms over his chest. "You have to do better than that boy." Sophie gulped. Kell truly had a death wish. She cleared her voice and her throat felt better than before. If she had to guess she'd say that it were her healing abilities kicking in. If she weren't in trouble she would've been celebrating and the sudden disconvery. "I'm going to slice your fucking head off." Dean materialized a sword and swung at Kell only to have him deflect it. Dean kicked Kell in the stomach and he went flying and crashed into the wall. Ajax jumped in and used his powers to press Dean against the wall. Sophie ran to Kell and helped him up. "You see now?" Kell nodded as he wiped the blood that was running down the corner of his mouth. "I do and I've seen that before. It's a poison the god's band all together; it would turn any god into a fucking killing machine. Who did you piss off Sophie?" He said as he looked down at her harshly. "I didn't piss off anyone, I swear!" Sophie said in a panicked voice. It was a good thing Dean forced her to look into his eyes because she was ready to fault him of being exactly like Danny, however she was so glad Dean wasn't the monster she thought he was and that everything he said to her before today was a façade, nevertheless scared shitless that her mate was a 'fucking killing machine'. Kell laughed. "Relax, I'm just fucking with you Sophie, I know you're not that type of person to go provoking people for no reason, because one, Dean would've never mated with you and two, provoking people is my job," He cracked his knuckles. "Lucky for you, I know what to do." Kell said with the uttermost confidence and marched over to Dean; where he was punching Ajax to a bloody pulp and had Roxana pinned to the wall forcing her to watch. Kell fisted a hand into a fist and punched Dean on the back of the head knocking him out. Sophie gasped and ran to her mate, she checked his body and he was ok. She left him on the floor to check on Ajax and Roxana. Roxana was fine; Ajax not so much, his face was all puffed and one of his eyes were swollen shut. Roxana placed a hand over his face and a glow emitted from her hand and started healing him. Walking over to Dean she sat down and looked at him, then looked up at the guys. "I'm so sorry you guys! This is entirely my fault." Sophie said as she placed Dean's head on her lap. Raking her hands through Dean's hair Sophie felt guilty that all of this was happening to them ever since she came into the picture. None of this would have happened if she never met Dean or the others, they were better off without her. "Nonsense, it happens Sophie. Plus, it's a good training exercise to keep us on our toes." Roxana said as she got up from the floor and dusted off her pants. Sophie looked down at Dean and gasped when his body disappeared. "What-" "Chill Sophie," Kell blurted out before she got a chance to freak out. "I flashed his fat ass back to his room, I'm not about to break my back carrying him." Kell muttered under his breath. "I second that notion." Ajax said as Roxana smothered him half to death as she checked for more injuries to heal. Sophie smiled at them; they looked like newlywed couples that were still in their 'honeymoon' stage, with the goo goo eyes and the kisses they gave each other whenever they thought that no one was looking. Sophie sighed as she brushed the stray pieces of her curly hair away from her face distraughtly. "Guys, who would do something, like this? Kell is prob right, who did I piss off, I don't know any gods." Kell rubbed the back of his neck. Sophie knew the giant brute of a man was hiding something. "Kell... Spit it out." Sophie said placing her hands on her hips. He sighed and slid against the wall and plopped on the floor. "I have a theory. What if it's a pissed off lover of Dean's and she's out for revenge?" Sophie growled. Everyone took three steps back away from her. "Eris. Le voy a cortar la cabeza y lo doy ay ese perro con la tres cabezas." [I'm going to cut her head off and feed it to that three headed dog.] That bitch managed to wrecks everything, why can't she understand that Dean is her mate. Her's! Fucking her's. She broke Dean's heart. Who would do such a thing to such a sweet man? Eris is so cruel and has a stone for a heart. And now as soon as Eris finds out that he moved on she suddenly wants him back? Fucking bitch messed with the wrong girl. Sophie would never wish bad intentions on anyone, but this was something totally different. "Sophie!" Kell bellowed, snapping her out of her thoughts. She looked at them and they were cowering away from her. Looking down she saw her hands glowing a vibrant white. Sophie flicked her hands as if there were on fire to make it stop but it didn't work the glow ran up her arms and surrounded her body, she felt no pain no nothing she was completely fine. Was she going to blow up or something? Was she mutating? Was this a prank? Sophie tried wiggling her arms to try and knock it off, but it just kept moving, like white lightning in her skin, that was as best as she could describe it. "Sophie it's inside you, it's not a spider." It was either Kell or Ajax who said in the background then laughed. "This isn't funny guys. What's happening?" Sophie asked them, yet there was no reply from them as they still hid from her like scared mice. Suddenly the glow wormed its way into her body causing her to double over in pain; the pain plagued her whole body, but thank goodness it was bearable. Sophie clenched her teeth and gradually it subsided. After a short time, Kell ran to her helping her off the floor. "Princess you good?" Sophie smiled widely at the nickname. She was starting to wonder when he was going to call her something other than Sophie meanwhile she gave him fifty different nicknames. It was only that one time he called her Princess. Hearing him say that warmed her heart. Kell winked at her and helped her to the living room. "You call me Kell Bear; it's only fair that I call you Princess." Sophie hugged the giant tightly then, let go at the sudden thought popped into her mind. "Kell if your theory is right about Eris and there is a war coming, what are we going to do?" Kell evilly smirked revealing his small dimples she never knew he had, they were cute, making him look younger and childish. "We, my tiny princess are going to teach you how to use your powers and how to fight. And find some old friends... We have a war to declare." Kell laughed as he grabbed Sophie and twirled her around the room. Sophie should've been offended at the 'tiny princess' name but truth be told she was a cub in a room full of viscous bears; besides the tiny remark, the whole going to war thing gave her a bad vibe. She wasn't ready for a war, but she it was inevitable from all the things Dean and Kell have told her about the council and they were not nice things; the council seemed like a group of popular kids at a high school and they bullied the others into making them submit, it wasn't right. "Kell, how is going to war a good thing?" Sophie asked kind of frightened, now realizing if they do go to war they were going to fight against other gods. She's immortal, not really considered as a god. She never really fought anyone... well Eris was an exception, but at that she only got in a good punch; besides any girl would fight back against whichever bitch that tries to come in between their man. "We gods look forward to war. Shall we start your training?" Kell asked as he evilly rubbed his hands together like a mad scientist on drugs. Sophie was scared to say yes from the look Kell was giving her, but she does like the idea of being able to fight Eris again. The thought brought a smile to her face. "Oh... I like that look." Kell said than laughed like the mad scientist in Frankenstein. Everyone stopped to look at him. "What? Can't I be excited for once, you know I'm not always serious," Kell said offended. "That's a lie I'm always serious... but it has its perks with the ladies, it turns them on." He said winking at Sophie. Dean His body felt sore as if he was lashed with one of Zeus' bolts, and that shit hurts like a bitch. He was once beaten with one when he was young for talking out of turn. Zeus was a selfish son of bitch. The light from him laptop that was sitting on his night stand shone right in his eye making him groan and roll over to the opposite side of the bed. Jerking up into a sitting position he looked around; he knew for a fact that he didn't go to sleep, he never would, at least not without his mate; because let's face it he never knew what sleep really meant until he woke up the day after he marked her, he slept like a baby. But the question still stands why woke up in his room? Dean closed his eyes and used his powers to sense his mate. He got up to wash his face and walked out the room and into the hallway, making his ways towards the gym. Walking in, he first noticed Roxana throwing knifes at a moving target, whereas Ajax was messing with Dean's tech gear in the corner. He's going to have to have a word with the rogue as soon as he sees that his mate was ok. A small yelp alerted him and Dean spun and saw Sophie's white fox form being pinned down by Kell's saber tooth form. He saw red; Kell was supposed to protect his mate, not hurt her. Morphing into his primary form he rammed into Kell and knocked him off of Sophie. He growled at him warming him to back off and looked down to see Sophie getting up from the floor where Kell had her pinned down and rubbed against his legs. Born Into Darkness Ch. 12 She looked up at him with her big beautiful purple eyes and yipped at him. Dean's head snapped up when he heard Kell roar and it scared Sophie who hid behind his hind legs. She looked so vulnerable and tiny. Why was he doing this shit knowing Sophie is new to all of this? Kell must be hopped up on ambrosia because the real Kell would protect Sophie matter what. What happens if he one day he couldn't be there or Sophie, he'd count on Kell to have his back; but after what he just witnessed he won't allow Kell and Sophie to be in the same fucking room. He knew he was being too over baring, but now that he has his mate he's willing to do anything to protect someone so precious to him. You're an idiot; I was teaching Sophie how to fight in her forms. And that really hurt dickhead. Kell said through their link. Fight? Dean was still pissed. Kell couldn't go a little easy on his mate, he's triple her size and weight. Sophie is this true? Dean asked his mate who ditched him and made her way towards Roxana, who picked her up and started talking in a baby voice to her. That wasn't embarrassing at all, but Sophie seemed to no mind or the attention she was getting from Roxana. We were training baby; Kell thinks it's necessary to train since we're going to war. Sophie replied. War...we declared war already, since when? We only talked about it; we never made anything concrete. What the fuck happened while he was out, the apocalypse? "Sophie you are so freaking cute!" Roxana expressed as she rubbed Sophie on the belly. Dean shook his head at his childish mate; in the meantime he stayed in his primary form since it's been a while since he last shifted. He opened the link to everyone in the room. What the fuck happened to me? Was I drugged by one of you guys? Surprisingly Ajax spoke first. "You were drugged, but not by us. Kell you tell him." He said. Who would drug him? He hoped whoever did drug him never reveals him or herself because he Kyros is ready to spill blood. This is what he gets for letting his guard down for once in his life; everything goes downhill and fucks up. Dean looked at Kell who was lying down with his head on his paws. My guess it was Eris who drugged you, you tried strangling Sophie she came running to us and almost killed Ajax and I hit you over the head and knocked you out. Whoa he hurt Sophie? And fucking Eris, if he ever got his hands on her... the goddess was going to be in a world of hurt. Better yet dead so and roaming the Underworld. He padded over to Roxana and bit the scruff of Sophie's neck and carried her to the opposite side of the room away from and nuzzled her all over. She seemed fine on the outside, he smelt no blood hopefully when she shifts back to her human form he won't see any bruise. If he did hurt her he's never live with himself, Sophie is the most precious thing that ever walked on this Earth and if anything were to happen to her, he wouldn't be able to live with himself. Hey I'm not a doll! Sophie complained as he showered her with licks and growls. Dean felt like a fucking idiot for not being on high alert. If he wasn't so careless none of this would have occurred. Baby did I really hurt you? Dean asked Sophie through their mate link that excluded everyone else so they can talk in private; he wanted to know that Sophie was ok before facing everyone else. Sophie's head popped up and she looked up at him with her purple eyes; not for nothing but Roxana was right she was cute and tiny. It made him want to protect his mate all the more. Honestly you did hurt me you tried choking me and you said these mean things because I told you I had to get back to the city because I have to go back to work, you got all crazy, but when you had me pinned down I saw your eyes had gotten all hazy and I knew that you weren't you, but I'm fine now Babycakes I promise, I'm glad I have you back. Sophie said as she nuzzled her snout against his neck making his heart melt for her and only her. He hurt his fucking mate, he fucking knew it. He was no better than that ex of hers Danny. Dean felt like utter and complete shit for not protecting his mate, but from now on no more slip ups, she was the only thing that kept him from going back into the dark. His past was not all war and fucking, before any of that he was a dark man; merciless, soulless and killer. He could still hear the screams of the people he killed that happen to get in his way. It was until the day he had a boy by the throat he spared him because his pregnant mother was crying and begging on the knees for him to let go of him because the boy was the only thing she had left of her dead husband. From that moment he went to his mother's temple and swore to be a better 'man' during his time on Earth. He kept that oath after the war he helped as much as he could, especially when his annoying brother crated those lizard things that fed on humans. Pulled Sophie closer to him and started licking her ears and neck, trying to forget his past, but no matter how hard he tried little by little it would come back to haunt him whether it's by things people say that give him agonizing flashbacks or if he sat down for too long allowing his mind to wonder. He wondered how Sophie would react is he ever told her about his past; all she knows are the war stories, how he got his tattoo and how he and Kell met. There was so much more to him. Dean felt the sudden urge to bring Sophie back to their bedroom and spill out every little thought that plagued his mind. Yet he desperately wanted to know how his mate would react. Would she hate him or be sickened by the sight of him? But then again who wouldn't be revolted by a monster like him. Sophie jumped out of his arms, bringing him back to the present. She playfully yipped at him then went hide behind a very amused Kell who was now sitting up. Mate? What are you doing? Dean asked as he stalked over to the two of them. Sophie strutted out in her snow leopard form and stood in an attack stance. Show me what you got Cleisthenes. Dean growled and copied his mate's stance. He liked Sophie's new confident side now that she is immortal. He's not complaining or anything because he loved Sophie since the first day he met her, but this new side was very refreshing and amusing. I promise to go easy on you baby. Sophie said arrogantly. Dean scoffed while everyone laughed. Roxana and Ajax also shifted. Which reminded him that he needed to congrats the two in mating; Roxana was now a cheetah while Ajax was a lion. Initially Dean would wait for his opponent to make the first movie, but since his mate did want to play he might as well go along with it. He made the first move and tried to grab her by his mark to pin her down but his mate was quick blur and she managed to slip from under him and nipped him on the butt, literally. Sophie's swiftness surprised him and so did the butt nipping. Shaking himself out of it he attacked yet again, only this time Dean used his powers and sent a blast her way. She once again surprised him as she used hers and countered it back; he was not expecting that and was nearly hit. Kell, Roxana and Ajax egged them on through their link, he felt all three of their emotions Kell was felling pride, and Roxana was excited while Ajax was curious as he evaluated each of their moves to who will come out victorious. Sophie attacked this time and leaped onto his back and used her sharp small teeth to nip at her mark. Dean shook off his small mate and she landed back on her feet. To be honest Dean was holding back, he just made it look like he was having a hard time; Kell also knew all along since he wasn't as excited as he pretended to be. Dean took the opportunity and pinned his mate down since she landed on her feet with her back to him and bit down causing her to whimper. Sophie laid down and submitted to him, once he pulled back he licked his mark causing his mate to shiver and she purred in delight. He was glad Sophie was able to protect herself but she needed a lot more practice if she was going to go against gods, he knew for a fact there was no way possible of convincing his stubborn mate from pulling out of the war. But he will protect her at all cost starting with her training. Using his powers Dean shifted both he and Sophie into their human forms with clothes on and he embraced his mate in a hug and kissed her on the lips; she eagerly opened her mouth allowed him to thrust his tongue inside; he meant for the kiss to be soft, quick and innocent but Sophie had other ideas, and he was not mad at that at all. He was always up for another round of hot sex with his passionate mate, he'd be crazy if he didn't the woman was walking Viagra, even without talking or doing some sort of sexual act he got hard. Someone behind them cleared their throat and got their attentions. Sophie blushed and hid her face with her hair while he smirked and smacked his mate on the ass making everyone laugh and his tiny mate to blush harder. "Guys it's time to head back to the city, we have to train and call up the knitting circle. We're going to war." Dean said arrogantly. Kell gave a war cry as he pumped his fist in the air. His friend had an addiction to killing people; Kell is a fucking monster on the battle field. Dean was only talking about Kell having the powers he has now; imagine what Kell was capable of when he regains it all, may Olympus pray hard that Kell's hatred towards them simmered down. "Wait, before we go anywhere one, I want to cook you guys a meal that will knock your socks off and two, can I try that machine over there it looks pretty cool." Sophie said pointing to his simulator. Dean rubbed the back of his neck and looked down at his mate. "Alright but you won't like what you see..." Sophie looked up at him confused and he just took her by the shoulder and led her to the simulator. He's fucked, how is going to explain Virtual Sophie to his real Sophie? Dean is about to get a taste of what 'the dog house' feels like. Silently praying Dean walked his mate over to the machine. "It's hard to explain. Let me show you." Eris How hard was it to kill the bitch! She almost had her, but Philotes got in the way! She thought the poison would've worked and Sophie would've died by Kyros' hand then he would be sent to the Underworld and she would revive him then have him mate her so she can have him for her own and she can use him for protection from the whole being damned to into Tartarus, because Kyros would already be head over heels in love with her. That's all she asks! But to make matters worse, the bitch has powers now! Fucking powers, she was more powerful than her; she has the same white glow Klotho possess! And she was supposed to have one form not three! Who's helping her? "Lady Eris." Agape her old servant called her attention. If she weren't an old hag she would have slapped the shit out of her for disturbing her. "What, can you not see that I'm busy?" Eris said through clenched teeth. Agape walked closer and signaled Eris to look over her shoulder. Zeus was there in front of her with his arms crossed. Daddy didn't look too happy. "Council meeting, now." He said in his baritone voice that scared her every time he talked. Eris didn't say squat she knew not to; n her father's presence you have to be given the right to speak, unless you were someone he feared like the Fates or his bitch wife Hera. She flashed herself into the meeting room and sat in her usual seat. All the main gods were there, particularly the fates. Once they spotted her they looked at her with their white eyes and evilly smirked at her. Those bitches were hiding something. She suddenly felt a hand slid up her thighs and snapped her head in Apollo's direction, the smug bastard acted as if he weren't doing anything as he cupped her mound causing her to jerk. She pulled his hand away and glared at him. "Keep your hands to yourself I'm not interested." Apollo smirked and sat back in his chair. "You will be soon... once Thanatos is out of the picture sweet cheeks." "What are you taking about?" Eris questioned. She kept her face expressionless, inside she was scared as to how Apollo of all gods knew her fling with the god of Death. If he knew then half of the gods sitting at this table knew. Eris as if right now was petrified, what if her father knew? From now on she had to keep her distance from Thanatos. The god of the 'Sun' laughed and shrugged. Eris was so close to choking him, but just in the nick of time, her father along with Hera walked in with her hand on the crook of his arm. Both sat down and everyone gave them their undivided attention. "The Rogues are loose and are coming back. They are not looking for power but they want back in Olympus, we all know that those dirty good for nothing shits are nothing but trouble, especially the Shifters." Zeus stated and everyone became anxious when the word Shifters was mentioned. Eris noticed Ares hid a smirk behind his hand, whereas the fates gave full blown smiles letting everyone know which side they were on. But everyone knew they were not to be messed with. "I was given information that they are going to declare war, if that does happen, we will lose. Thank the sisters for the lovely insight." Zeus said with stone cold eyes. Everyone shifted to look at the sisters. They emitted a wave of power alerting everyone to back off. "We must create some sort of treaty with the low lives, keeping them on a leash," Zeus said and everyone else murmured in agreement. "Let the rest go and there will be no war." Klotho spoke. Hera gasped. "Are you crazy? If we let them go we will be over thrown!" Eris rolled her eyes of course the bitch would say that she only cared about her precious throne. She didn't even care that her man-whore of a husband slept with hundreds of women a day and had countless of bastard children. Lachesis stepped forward. "Here's how it's going down for those who are still, somewhat are confused. The leader, who will remain unknown until that day comes, will ask to have all rogues released and other gods besides the titans to be released as well, if that doesn't happen there will be war and you will lose and be over thrown. There will be another cause that will lead to war but that has nothing to do with the council, but it has to do with family matters and no one will be over thrown, but people will die none on this council. It's a no brainer; plain and simple release the rogues." She said and flashed out along with the sisters. Eris remained looking at the empty spot where the sisters were once standing. "What family matters?" she muttered under her breath. Unknown Soon, very soon everything will come into place. She hoped her lovely accomplices didn't give anything away it would be a shame really. It was so hard not to revel herself to him, so very hard. But it has to be done; but in time he will finally get to see his face again, see him smile once again just like before. No one should ever feel or experience this hollowness inside her, she had to follow her instincts and rely on her allies for insight. It's so hard, very hard. Slamming her fist against the marble the whole room shook; anger ate at her already tainted soul and created an even bigger fire, but was quickly extinguished when his face appeared in water of the fountain. She missed him so much. A tear caressed her cheek as it slid down but she angrily wiped it away, she promised herself she wouldn't cry anymore, only tears of joy. "I will see you soon... As well as my enemies, I will no longer hold my tongue nor my wrath that I held inside for centuries, I will have him back soon... very soon." She said through clenched teeth. War is coming and no one will be able to stop her. Dean The walls melted into a war zone, fighter planes flew over their heads and their enemies were closing in on them. Dean pulled out his dual pistols and shot those closest to him while he kept an eye on Sophie who was doing a good job in defending herself... then again it did taker her about fifty times to get it right. He cringed inside as he watched his mate be flung by enemies over and over, sometimes even shot, but he held back because for one thing it wasn't real and two Sophie needed to learn. As many times as Dean tried to deny it, Sophie was going to be on the battlefield because there was no way he could convince her to hide and wait till it was over, she'd find a way to escape. It was better for him knowing his mate was by his side and if anything happened either he or Kell will pull Sophie out and she agreed. An enemy solider knocked Sophie off her feet and she landed on her back, hard on the rubble making him recoil, it looked like it hurt, but his tough little mate shrugged it off like nothing. He wondered where she got the determination from. It was probably from wanting to kill Eris so bad, it was such a turn on seeing his mate so blood thirsty... well any man who saw their other half all sweaty and passionate would turn them on in an instant. Just as his hard on came it quickly left when he saw Virtual Sophie attack his mate to the ground. Sophie stared up at Virtual Sophie very shocked and didn't move. These were the moments Dean tries really hard to avoid. Kell's laughed made him look in his direction and his SOB of a friend finished ripping a soldier's head off with his bare hands. Kell walked over to him and cupped him on the back. "Brother, your face is priceless right now. I will officially call this an 'oh shit moment' because once this is all over, you are going to face a very pissed off mate... oh fuck, I suggest you run they're both headed to you right now." Kell laughed as he kicked another soldier on the center of the chest while he stabbed another in the throat. Sophie was headed his way with Virtual Sophie hot on her tail. "Explícate [Explain]" she said flicking her hand back, pointing to her virtual clone. It was time to play dumb and prayed to the gods that it works. "What do you mean?" He said rubbing the back of his neck, avoiding her gaze. He was in deep shit; next thing he knew Sophie's nail bit into his ear while Virtual Sophie pointed a gun at his head. Dean would rather get shot than have to go through one of Sophie's agonizing pinches. Fuck, that he would rather have Kell punch him in the gut, rather than having to bend down to Sophie's level so his ear wasn't pulled off. This shit hurt, a lot. Thinking back now, if any other woman tried to pull a stunt like this he would have kicked her out of his bed or flashed out of there and never wanted to see the chick again until the urge returned, that's if the sex was good. "Don't act stupid Dean." Sophie said through clenched teeth as she applied more pressure to his ear. Kell laughed at him and Dean glared at his dickhead of a friend. Sophie pivoted facing Kell him glared at him. Dean hid his laugh behind a cough when his friend abruptly went rim rod straight. "Kell I would rather you not but in or else you will receive the same treatment." His mate said. Kell backed away from her in fear. "Pussy." Dean muttered. "Whipped." Kell responded back. "Look whose talking dick, you begged, on your knees mind you for my mate to cook." Dean said satisfied. Kell growled. "I'm a man that likes to eat and her food is fucking good. I know now to keep my mouth shut," He grabbed stabbed his sword into the ground and wiped the sweat off his forehead. "And you deserve getting your ear ripped off cause I would too if my mate crated a virtual me and not tell me about it. It's fucking creepy; you fucked probably Virtual Sophie while dating the real Sophie." Born Into Darkness Ch. 12 "Fuck you." Dean snarled. Kell folded his arms over his chest. "Sorry buddy to disappoint but you're not my type." "Are you guys done?" Virtual Sophie said annoyed. Sophie glared at her virtual clone. "I am going to ignore her and she better be gone when we're done training because Kell is right, this is creepy," With that Sophie let go of his ear. "And don't you think this is over Dean, I'm not done with you yet. Long from it buddy." He got up ignoring Sophie's threat and hugged his mate then kissed her on her cute button nose. She laughed at his gesture and hugged him back. "I'll gladly take my punishment, as long as it involves hot make up sex," Dean said, he kissed her on the cheek but held her at a distance and narrowed his eyes are her. "Do I have to sleep on the floor tonight?" Sophie blushed then shook her head. "I need you in bed cause who else will let me put my feet under them when they're cold. God knows Kell won't cause he has feet issues." Dean looked at Kell for conformation to see if it were true, usually nothing freaking out his friend, except a pissed off Sophie and a bottle of rubbing alcohol. "It's true. I have a thing with nasty feet. But I've never seen Sophie's feet so I can't say anything bad." His friend stretched and ran into a rundown building where Roxana and Ajax ran into not that long ago. Its official Kell's a weird twisted fuck. "Stop simulator," Dean spoke. The walls went back to normal and they all sighed. "Guess it's time to head home." "No... I'm cooking a dinner for you guys remember, and then we leave. Now everyone go get cleaned up and stay out of the kitchen." Sophie walked out of the room and Dean smirked at his feisty mate. "She is a character." Dean said under his breath. Sophie Sophie poked at the steak then stirred the beans; she loved cooking for the guys, but this last meal made her a little sad for the reason being she had to go back to the city and return to her old routine, and be all alone at nights when she goes back to her old apartment. Will Dean ask her to move in with her? Was she still under his protection after the whole Danny incident? What if he didn't want her to move in with him because he thinks everything is going to fast? These questions afflicted her mind and it bugged her because she didn't have the answers to any of them. Muscled arms wrapped around her waist while she felt warm lips kiss her mark. Sophie inhaled and smelt Dean for the first time since he mated with her. He smelt like earth and sandalwood it was intoxicating and turning her on. Sophie you should've known the moment I mated with you, I will always be by your side. Please don't think like that, I already called a moving company to move your stuff into my house. Dean said through their link. Sophie blushed. She forgot that Dean could hear her thoughts, even if he couldn't he would still be able to sense her doubts; any emotion for that matter. "I'm sorry," Sophie said as she placed another steak on the pan. "I honestly didn't know. And I didn't want to ask and sound all whiny." Dean laughed, she loved the sound of laugh, it was so infectious always succeeding in making her along laugh with him. He took her by the shoulders and spun her around to cup her face and gave her the softest kiss on her lips. "I love you." A gagging noise broke them apart. Kell walked in with cheshire cat smile. Dean growled in annoyance while Sophie giggled. She pecked him on the lips and pulled away, "I love you too." and turned back around to face the stove. The steaks were almost done. The rice and beans were on the table... and so was Kell who was sitting straight as an iron board with a fork in one hand and a knife in the other. "Give me thou meat woman." Kell announced as if he were a Viking king. Sophie placed her hands on her hips and glowered at him. The brute shrank back like child who was being scorned by his mother. Dean started laughing clutching his stomach. Kell threw his knife at him and Dean used his powers and re directed it back to Kell who would have been stabbed if he didn't dodge it in time. But of course he did, and flawlessly she might add. Both these guys were nothing but mushy giant teddy bears... scratch that they were mushy teddy bears to her, but with anyone else they were a pair of rabid dogs it was scary. Dean froze and looked at her. "You did not just call me a teddy bear? I'm not mushy!" Dean lifted his shirt and revealed his eight pack then flexed his arms like a body builder. It was really hard not to moan from how hot her mate looked showing off his eight pack. She was ready to pounce on her mate and round eight of their sex marathon would happen right on the kitchen floor. Sophie laughed. "I'm sorry?" unsure of what to say, she didn't mean to think so loud that Dean would be able to hear her. He pouted and flopped on a chair. Kell covered his mouth trying really hard not to laugh. "Shut up Kell! She called you one too, a big mushy teddy bear. Are we getting fat? Do I look fat to you?" Dean asked concerned. Kell's mouth fell open and a hand crept up over his heart. "I'm mushy? But I'm only a couple eons old... I'm not fat. Dean your mate hurt my feelings." "Shut the hell up! You two are worse than Hera when she has a bad hair day and the gods know how bad that is. No wonder Zeus does what he does." Roxana said as she sat down on a chair while Ajax took the other seat next to her, and had his lips pressed together trying really hard not to laugh. Sophie felt bad she never knew they would act this way. "I'm sorry guys; I meant it in a good way. When I said mushy I meant as in sweet, you both are the sweetest people I've ever met, all of you guys are." She walked over and handed the plates over to Ajax to distribute them out to the others. Even though she did say she didn't want anyone in the kitchen it nice of them to help, and not have her do all the work. Sophie placed the steaks alongside with the rice and beans on top of the table and clapped her hands together. "Dig in. I also made dessert for later." Kell didn't wait he snatched one and bit into it and moaned. "Sophie you did it again, I freaking love you." Blushing Sophie looked down at her plate and started eating. She loved that she had her own little family now. Thanatos He tightened his hold and he violently thrusts his hips fucking one of Eris' servant girls. She was easy on the eyes, big breasted and innocent, just how he liked it. How else was he supposed to send his time waiting for Eris, by searching for bellybutton lint? The servant girl cried as she tried to move away from him but, Thanatos pulled her closer to his body and thrust harder ready for release; he bit her with his long fangs and sucked the blood of the innocent servant, giving him an adrenaline rush that made him fiend for more, but over the centuries he learned how to control his blood thirst; never the less he still gluttons once in a while... his favorite were virgins, they had the sweetest blood it was like a drug to him. Thrusting one final time he emptied himself inside of her and pushed her away. She crawled away sobbing; it was music to his ear. Walking over to Eris' reserve he poured himself some ambrosia. He threw the drink back and sat on Eris' throne chair waiting for her to come back with news of the council. He couldn't help but think back on the look of his baby brother's face when Kallisto pinned down his innocent little mate. She was so innocent and scared... It made him hard as fuck and when she whimpered and cried out in pain that did it, he was so close to shooting his load. When he finds a way to kill his brother... fuck that when he captures his brother he is going to make him watch his mate get fucked right in front of his face then watch her throat get slit open... or he can keep her like a pet, his sweet innocent pet. With a collar making her follow me everywhere. A devious smile stretched out his lips; he'll feel like a child on Christmas morning once he has little Sophie in his hands. "Yeah that would be nice." Thanatos said to himself. The doors that led into the room he was in swung open and Eris walked in. "Fucking sisters are hiding something! Fucking Zeus is actually going to comply with letting the fucking rogues go!" His hot headed lady friend banged her fists against the marble table. It was refreshing seeing her so pissed off; it almost made him like her again. But they both knew that was never going to happen. "Why so passionate, love?" Thanatos said amused. Eris whipped her head in his direction and she glared at him. "The sisters proclaimed that the fight has nothing to do with the council but it was a 'family feud' and Zeus was relieved, but is still cautious because someone might want his precious throne. I know this 'family feud' has to do with you and Kyros, but those bitches have something up their selves they are hiding something. We just might lose I just fucking know it." Thanatos laughed. "Then we will come up with something and have it up our sleeves." "What did you have in mind?" Eris asked, she paused when she saw her servant crying in the corner. She looked back at him with a bored expression. "Did you really have to do that?" He shrugged nonchalantly. "All I'm going to say is that I'm going to have a new pet soon." Thanatos was getting all giddy just thinking about. "Very soon." Eris brushed off his statement. "Kyros mated. His mate is more powerful than I thought..." The face Eris made caused him to look at her in annoyance, she tried something and failed. "What did you do?" Rolling his eyes in irritation; Eris has the IQ of a fucking dodo bird, she doesn't have the mental capacity of thinking out shit, and she's to impulsive. If she would've just listened to him and follow orders his brother would've been dead and no one would have known and he'd be the favorite and the most powerful after he absorbed his brother's powers. Let's face it Eris is a fucking hopeless idiot, but a good fuck. She shook her head and tried walking away from the conversation, but he was having none of that. He used his powers and locked her in place. He hated when Eris acted like a spoiled brat, the only reason he puts up with her shit is because he needed someone to put all the blame on and a fuck buddy, it the sex wasn't so good he would've ditched her ass long ago. "May I remind you slut, that I control you. Now tell me before you piss my off even more. What did you do?" Eris sighed. "I drugged Kyros and almost succeeded in killing his own mate but failed when Philotes interfered." Thanatos bitterly chuckled. "You are more stupid than Kallisto, sometimes." Eris hissed, obviously offended. "Do not compare me to that man." "Then stop fucking up everything. You have to remember, if the girl dies we go straight to Tartarus. Stay still for once and let big daddy take care of it." He earned a scoff from her. It was his turn now. He released Eris and walked out the room. "What are you going to do?" Eris asked. He turned and looked at her. "I'm going to collect my pet." If he takes Sophie, his brother will be vulnerable and weak. "Get ready brother." Dean He placed his sleeping mate on their bed and placed Munchy next to her so he can keep her safe. For some reason he's had this feeling like something is bad is going to happen, call him paranoid, but after the whole drugged thing, from now on he's on high alert. Flashing himself to the small bar he had down stairs he poured himself a drink. The burning sensation he felt whenever he takes that first sip was always gratifying, he actually missed the accustomed sensation. "How can a woman like Sophie have more kitchen items than clothes?" Kell asked as he went through Sophie's boxes. Dean laughed. He can always count of Kell to amuse him at the most inappropriate moments. "Why are you complaining that means more food for you fat ass. And stop going through her stuff before she wakes up and sees you snooping." Kell jerked and his back went rim rod straight. "Again with the fat; seriously Dean, tell me if I'm getting fat so I can call Jenny Craig right now." Groaning Dean threw his head back, why did he say the 'f' word in front on Kell. But it's not his fault the SOB was so insecure about his weight. What the fuck is he thinking? Kell isn't even fat, he doesn't possess one ounce of fat on his body, and he would know because he once envied his friend because of his body, it was a good thing too it motivated him to train more and now look at him; not that he's tooting his own horn, but he's fucking gorgeous. Sophie can't keep her hands off him. "Shut the fuck up, you sound worse than Eris." He said rubbing his temple. Kell's complaining was giving him a headache. Wait... gods didn't get headaches. Shit he had a tumor. Fuck they didn't get those either, never mind then. "Don't compare me to that snake. I have a way better completion than her and I'm way nicer." Kell said arrogantly. Kell is a fucking idiot sometimes, but without him he would be bored out of his mind, he needed his friend by his side. "Uhm... am I interrupting something?" Ajax asked while blushing. Dean slapped himself on the forehead, Kell can be so imprudent sometimes, and it's a mystery how he became an elite commander during the war. He sure didn't look like one right now, nor did he act like one. Pinching the bridge of his nose he spoke. "No, you're not, Kell's a moron, like always." The Shifter sat down and sighed. "I came to ask you guys how are we going to prepare for this war. How do we even know if there even is a war?" "We don't know but we can never be too careful." Dean said as he walked over to pour himself another drink. "Wait, I'm confused." Ajax said annoyed. Dean looked over and cocked his head towards Ajax, signaling Kell to explain, he had more patients than him. Everyone and their mother had more patients than him; if he ever had to help and elder cross the street he would carry them to the other side rather than having to walk at a snail's pace. Kell scoffed. "Listen here whelp, we do not know if there will be war, but we are going to prepare for war if it ever comes to that. We are going to train and find other allies. There are going to be two possible outcomes, one, is to negotiate with the council into letting go the rogues and they do if not want to negotiate then outcome two will be, declaring war for their freedom." "I hope they release them with no fight." Ajax said restlessly. Kell and Dean laughed. "I wish I had your optimism kid, I really do. It's refreshing to hear it though, I remember when we used to be like that, but that was eons ago." Dean said. It was true he and Kell used to act like that, but war can change a youngling into a man as quick as one of Hermes' farts the gods know those were fucking lethal when stuck in a room with him, he was a good man none the less and a hell of a gambler. "Well if those are our only two options who are we going to contact?" Ajax asked raking a hand through his hair. Dean looked at Kell and Kell gave Ajax an evil smirk. "We're calling up old friends." Ajax narrowed his eyes at them both. "Why don't I like the sound of that?" "Because runt, no one will, they are some vicious son of bitches; sometimes we can't even tolerate them and that's on a good day, but they are loyal as ever." Kell said as he continued to smirk. "Why can't we find the ones that are tolerable?" Kell sighed in displeasure. "Because they were the ones who helped us fight the titans, we may be a small number but believe me when I say this, it was just us who kicked their asses back; the council didn't so shit and just took the credit. Fuckers." Ajax scooted back when Kell's fangs came out and his eyes turned green. That transpired any time Kell was pissed, or when you mention the word council. Dean patted Kell's back and his friend shook his head and returned to normal. He couldn't blame Kell, the council were a pack of lousy assholes that don't do shit but torment the smaller gods and goddess using them like slaves. He would've never been in this problem, if they didn't ignore Hades plea when they found out about a traitor in the mist, which so happened to be his brother. And now look what happened, he was stuck here with no entry into any Greek realm, he would go ask the fates to give him back his powers, but honestly he was still pissed at them about casting him out, they were his sisters, yes, nonetheless it hurt knowing they did something so stupid and hurtful. It's a bit too late to bitch about it now like an old lady. "The kid has a point, when are we going to do it?" Kell asked turning in Dean's direction. "When Sophie wakes up, I can't leave her alone, I feel like something is about to go wrong and it's aimed at my mate." Dean said he got up and drank the rest of his drink I one gulp and headed up stairs to see is his mate is awake if she wasn't then he'll join her and take a nap too. Sophie Attempting to pull the covers so she can at least cover her cold feet failed because of Dean's big 'guard dog' who was snoring in his larger form and hogging up all the covers. Her and Dean should cover some ground rules like, no animals on the bed, but she didn't have the heart to kick Muchy out of their bed. Sophie groaned and sat up and glared at the sleeping dog. She can't beat him might as well join him. She closed her eyes and pictured her fox form and within seconds her bones popped and white hair sprouted everywhere, the feeling was euphoric like taking your bra off after a long day of work. Now in her fox form Sophie wormed her way under the covers and curled up into a ball right next to Munchy's stomach. It was actually confortable and so war, why didn't she think of this before? She bet she looked silly right now cuddling with a dog. Sighing Sophie and closed her eyes. "Sophie! Where are you?" Dean said louder than needed. Never in her life did she want to strangle someone so bad, that was until now, she was so close to falling back asleep, so flipping close. Watch, next time Dean is sleeping she'll have Kell help her throw his body into the pool or a bucket of ice cold water over his head. The covers were pulled away and she shivered and snuggled closer to Munchy and realized he was gone too. First the dog takes her covers and now this! Turning over Sophie ignored Dean and tried going back to sleep, only to be lifted into a pair of muscular arms. Whimpering she hid her face in the crook of Dean's arm. Why is the world so cruel to her all she asked was a little more sleep, just a little more. God knows she hardly got any sleep back when she was in school and working at the hospital. "Sophie you scared the crap out of me, I thought someone kidnapped you but then I saw your clothes and sniffed out your scent and you were still in the room just probably in one of your animal forms, only to see your white tail sticking out from under Munchy's body and I thought he squished you. Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" Dean said shaking his arm to get her attention. She bobbed her head up and down to show him she understood, she was too tired to answer him through their link. "Shift I ordered pizza, and Kell and I have to inform you and Roxy about our next move." He said in a gentler manner. Sophie was placed on the floor and she stretched and morphed back into her human body and made her favorite pick crop top and black leggings appear on her body, it was the one pair of clothes actually felt confident in whenever she was in the mood to act sexy. Born Into Darkness Ch. 13 Don't mind the spelling and grammar. School is taking up a lot of my writing time, and I didn't pass this by my editor yet oops. The book will still continue not to worry my lovey fans, thank you all for the lovely and emails I get from you all daily it helps a lot. *** Its official he's so close to losing his marbles, his sisters haven't left Sophie's side since yesterday and it was pissing him off, yet he was happy that they got along well. But he has gone a day without feeling his mate in his arms or having her in his fucking bed, he did not get one ounce of sleep last night; even though he used to not sleeping for days even weeks before he even met his mate, but now that he had Sophie, sleep became a routine. And not just because he and Sophie went at it like bunnies each night, but because it somehow crated a stronger bond between them; it sounds weird but expressing something as simple as sleeping with your significant other is hard to put in words. It's like explaining an orgasm to a virgin. "Dean! Baby, are you in the gaming room playing with your toys?" Dean heard Sophie's voice as well as her footsteps as she walked closer to him. He smiled to himself; it was about time she remembered about him. Fuck him, he sounded like Kell now; the fucker was starting to rub his bitch-ness on him. "Yeah honey I'm here, I'm working actually." He said muttering the last part. He called the new owner of the tech industry since he resigned all power to him cause frankly it was a waste of time, it was time to move on; all he had to do to make it official was send his last batch of doo hickeys he made like a hologram map for any time of GPS; he even had time to make a watch that created a hologram of the other person who wore the other identical watch, but he was keeping the watches for himself they'll come in handy. Honestly he could just use his powers to make all of that, but they worked better when made by hand and because he just feels like putting his sweat and blood when it came to his work. Sophie walked in the room wearing jean cutoffs that were too short, but he was not about to complain because it made her ass look good and the plain crop shirt she had on with her gold hoops made him think of some very naughty things that made his buddy, hard and grow under his jeans, thank Zeus he was too lazy to wear underwear and went commando cause he would have been grabbing his junk to accommodate his hard on. And her hair was all curly and she smelt like sweet peas. She was making him fucking hard it hurt. She walked up to him and pecked him on the cheek with her soft plump lips he would rather see wrapped around his hardening cock. Then hopped up to sit on top of the table where he was working. "I got away from your sisters finally; they went to go clear up something back at Olympus so they can spend the rest of their time here. We're going to watch a movie; I wanted to ask if you want to join." Sophie said as she messed around with spare parts that were scattered around the table. His curious little mate picked up the plasma gun he made not that long ago, before he met her, but it was a little unstable and was way too sensitive. Before he could take it from her hands Sophie had already aimed it towards the blank wall and actually fired. Shots fire and blasted a hole straight through the wall revealing a very naked Roxana and Ajax who's room was next room. Sophie squeaked and dropped the gun to the floor than covered her eyes, like a child who caught their parents kissing. "I'm so sorry guys; I didn't know the gun was real! It looked like toy I swear." Her face was growing redder and redder with each word she spoke. He on the other hand started to laugh. It has been a while since he had a good laugh, this was icing on the cake. His mate really knew how to outdo herself. Subsequently Kell ran to them with a plate of Sophie's leftovers and the sisters flashed back into the house and walked into the room also. Kell, as always started laughing a pointing like the obnoxious ass he was, embarrassing the newly mated a couple and Sophie who still hid behind her hands and was now making her way to him; that was very dangerous, so he just reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Its ok baby it was my bad, I left it out so I can calibrate it and have Kell help me with it, but I forgot," He said as he removed Sophie's hands from her eyes. He noticed that she was wearing glitter eye shadow; it was subtle making her eyes look bigger and brown. "I'm really liking the glittery look, it suits you and turning my on a little." His mate smiled up at him. He just gained some brownie points for saying that; oh man he's about to get some ass tonight he just knows it; fuck that it was a lie Sophie thought it really loud just now. His minx of a mate is divinizing a plan and he liked it from the glimpse he saw before he was shut out from her mind. Sophie bit down on her lower lip and that look in her eyes was turning him on a lot; he was just about to say something, but Kell's laughing pulled him back to their current situation. Growling, he swiped his hand and the wall was fixed instantly. "Is everyone happy no "Whoa, chill pup. What's got your panties in a twist?" Kell said with his mouth full of food. The sisters who were opposite of him looked at him repulsed. Kell opened his mouth and showed them him chewed up food. They flipped him off and walked out the room, not before telling Sophie that they were going to wait for her in the movie room. Not that he could blame them Kell is a bit annoying... a lot annoying, but he was used to it. "You and I both know I can't rock the women's underwear thing, I know you do though. Don't you remember when-" "Shut the fuck up Dean, I swear if you tell Sophie I will seriously hurt you," Kell said venomously. "If you'll excuse me I'll be waiting in the movie room princess." With that Kell flashed himself out, leaving them alone. Looking down Sophie's mouth was slightly open with a shocked expression. It was quite entertaining seeing his mate like this. "I'm going to go see if he's ok, he looked pissed," Sophie kissed him on the lips then pulled back leaving him want more, but he wasn't going to push it because he would rather see what Sophie has planned for him tonight than fuck her on the behind him. "You better tell me that story though... when everyone isn't home." Sophie laughed. Her laugher was music to his ears. "I promise I will, I'll be there in a moment for the movie. Play it without me, I have a little more work to do." "Work? So you're telling me Cleisthenes, that you're not a wrangler. You lied to me?" Sophie said. He can hint the playfulness in her voice so he played along. "Why Mrs. Cleisthenes, I didn't lie I am a wrangler I kill those lizards that my idiot brother created. But I was the owner of a tech industry, but not anymore I have it to a friend because it's boring and I have a mate to look after." He said pulling Sophie against his body and took one of her legs and wrapped it around his waist, it was his favorite position he desperately wanted to fuck Sophie in but always forgets every time. Sophie smiled. "I see baby, but I can look after myself I'm a big girl." Dean smiled. It was foreplay time. "Oh no that's where you got it all wrong," he turned them around so they were facing the table and Dean swiped his hand over the table knocking everything off and bent his mate over the table so her plump bubble butt ass was in the air. "You're my baby girl and I'm big Daddy." He snaked a hand under Sophie's body and unbuttoned her shorts and pulled them down revealing her lacy lavender colored panties that cupped her ass perfectly; his dick was about to explode and his beast was on edge ready to take Sophie again and again on the table, but he refrained himself by doing so. Pulled his hand away and started massaging ass then quickly swatted her and cupped her soaked mound causing her to cry out. Her juices were coating his hand and her scent invaded his nose. He loved how sensitive Sophie was and how she reacted to his touch; three words fucking-turn-on. He lowered his mouth to her ear and whispered. "Big Daddy will always take care of his baby girl, now go be a good girl and wait for Big Daddy in the movie room while he finishes his work, ok." Grinning ear to ear he felt Sophie ass was now wiggling side to side as her legs widened a little more for him to properly cup her mouthwatering pussy. But he removed his hand and pulled up her shorts and buttoned them for her. She turned around and looked up at him with her now lustful big brown eyes and nodded. Sophie stood on her tip toes and passionately kissed him, a minute later pulled away. "I promise Big Daddy to be a good girl just for you." "That was the hottest foreplay I've ever seen. I need to get laid." Kell said as he passed by cradling a big box of munchkins; sugary powered covered his entire mouth and a smeared jelly stain was on his shirt. Growling he moved away from Sophie, to go after his fucking friend who had no concept of privacy and beat the living shit out of him. "Baby, no Kell is trying to push your buttons." Sophie said in her usual sweet tone. He felt her pull him back, he allowed her and his head ended up in between her breasts and her hands massaging his scalp. A man could get used to this; he kneeled down so his head was leaning against her stomach so she could continue massaging his head and not have to tip toe. He loved how small his mate was, he would never get tired of it; making him all the more protective. Closing his eyes, Dean felt nothing but peace whenever he was with Sophie. But it ended as quickly as it came, when he heard Kell shout pussy from down the hall. Kell just didn't know when to shut the hell up, or how to mind his own business. Wasn't he supposed to be waiting for Sophie in the movie room? Dean pulled out of Sophie's embrace, about to reacquaint Kell with his fists however Sophie rained kisses all over his face, making him turn all mushy and soft. Sophie was his fucking weak spot, but he wouldn't have it any other way. "Go play with your toys I'll deal with Kell." Sophie said in between kisses. Before he could say anything else Sophie actually flashed out of the room and next thing he knew he heard Kell begging for mercy and his sisters' laughing, which was rare because they hardly ever do, but Sophie had that effect on people. *** Pinching harder she ragged Kell into the movie room and sat him down on one of the seats while the sisters started up the movie. "Stop giving Dean a hard time; next time, I'm not going to hold him back." She said as she walked over to the popcorn machine that was in the corner of the room, than sat back down next to Kell who had his arms cross over his chest and mumbled to his heart's content about how she was a 'meany'. And she begged to differ she possessed not one mean bone in her body. "What movie are we even watching?" Kell said rather loudly. This man grew more annoying with every breath she took she felt a headache coming. Sighing, she might as well answer or else he'll just keep asking. "The Notebook, it's a really good movie. Now shut up and pay attention." After a short time Kell was so engrossed into the movie, Sophie was forced to console Kell as he experienced his first mushy romance movie. It was fascinating how a movie such as this one can make the manliest man like Kell cry, laugh and cry again like a lovesick teenager; it took a lot of will power for her not to laugh, when Kell asked if she could hold him. A couple rows in front of them the sisters were also enjoying the movie. Especially Klotho and Lachesis; Atropos looked a little bored but wasn't complaining. Finally when the movie ended Kell was sobbing and the sisters were also a little choked up when the elderly couple died in each other's arms. Sophie smelled Dean's scent of sandalwood and man with her hypersensitive nose indicating he was somewhere in the back, but she could see him because Kell's heavy body was pinning her down while he wiped his eyes. "It's just a movie Kell; now move so I can put the next one. I promise it's not a romance one, Mandy actually told me this one was good. It's called The Conjuring, I heard it was really good, but never got the chance to see it. Can you play the movie Klotho, since you're the only one who is actually composed and not crying in my lap?" Sophie said as she managed to push Kell up to sit properly. Taking the opportunity she looked back and saw Dean sitting in the back with his feet up, nursing his drink and looking amused. He crooked a finger to her and pointed to the chair next to him. She didn't think twice. Sophie used her new reflexes to skip over rows to get her sexy looking mate and instead of taking sitting next to him she sat on his lap and kissed him on the lips knocking over his drink. Her lips moved down his jaw to his neck and rained kisses on his mark. In doing that she knew she was getting him all riled up, and Dean Jr. that was now poking at her bottom was proof she was doing it all right. Someone beside them cleared their throat making her pull away from her now growling Dean. Looking up she saw Roxana smiling down and moved to sit next to them and Ajax followed her lead. Throwing her hands up in surrender she knew this was payback from the whole she made on the wall... and interrupted their sexy time. "I get it, its payback, Sophie is sorry." She said as she moved to actually take her seat next to Dean. She felt Dean's muscular arm slither behind her and wrapped its self around her shoulders to she was hauled closer to his body. It felt so nice, watching a movie with her man by her side. Warmth crept up her neck to her cheeks, she and Dean were making out in a movie room like horny teenagers. But then again she always wanted to know how it felt like, and Dean didn't disappoint too bad they were caught. Damn her and her ditzy self. Baby, we are the newly mated, the equivalent of horny teenagers and then some. Right now, I can have you sitting on my lap riding me to kingdom come. Dean said through their link causing her to blush even more. Good thing it was dark, and the movie finally began because she was wet and was about to flake on tonight's plan and just take him up on the challenge. No, bad Sophie she can't think like that, the movie is playing and she actually wanted to see this movie ever since it came out. When the movie finally ended, they exited the room and walked to the kitchen, it was time for her too cook. She needed the distraction because the movie was actually scary, and she loved every single second of it. The only downer was that she was the only one scared, everyone else just watched. Sophie was about to pull out pans when Dean stopped her with one arm while he talked to the on the phone with the other. Trying to squirm out of his grip failed and ended up over his shoulder with everyone else chuckling at her. Groaning she gave up and went limp. She can never win, but inside she was a little happy that she didn't have to cook today. The kitchen was her happy place; but not cooking today was a relief. "Tonight is Chinese food," Dean announced as he sent her down gently on the floor than gave her a small peck on the cheek and kept her by his side. "So, this is what's going down since now that everyone is here. Tomorrow, Sophie will go back to work, but when her shift is over, we will take a small trip to New York, we are going to start to gather our old buds. The gang is getting back together." Sophie went stiff she can't go to New York, she just had two weeks off... wait, they can flash there she overheard Kell and Dean talk about it. Ok she was fine with everything. Excitement coursed through her body, she always wanted to visit New York, and visit the Empire State and go see a Broadway show and Christmas was coming up, they can go see the Rockettes too. We'll do all of that when this war is over I promise. Right now we have to recruit our guys. Dean said. She had to admit she was a little bummed out. After Dean's announcement the pizza guy came and she answered the door. Poor delivery guy was almost ripped to shreds when he tried asking for her number. Dean was really possessive, she had to hug him and soothe him before he was charged for murder. When dinner was over they all went to their rooms and it was finally sexy time for her and her mate. *** Impatiently waiting for his mate, who tied him poorly to a chair, shirtless, wearing a pair of grey sweats he signed once again. He's been waiting for night to fall so she can finally reveal what she was going to do. He hopped it was the Big Daddy thing, that turned him on. Or even better having her tease him to the brink and he would have to pin her down and make her submit. When Sophie came out of their bath room he wasn't expecting this. She wore a naughty school girl costume with shiny black stilettos. Sophie looked fucking sexy; he was already hard as fuck. The white shirt she wore was really his; the tails of the shirt was tied right under her mouthwatering her tits; but the plaid mini skirt with the garter belt holding up her white thigh highs were definitely not his, it made her legs long and sexy he wanted them wrapped around his waist while he fucked her. God he didn't know where to look! Sophie bit her lip that was shiny with lip gloss and her eyes that had the glitter he loved were a little hooded and her hair was all curly and wild, he loved that she didn't wear the classic pig tails. She walked up to him and reached he behind him purposely putting her breasts as she pressed something behind her and Def Leppard 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' and Sophie started swaying her hips and shimmied her breasts. If he thought his dick was hard he was in fucking delicious agony now and even died a little. Fuck if he was an old man he'd probably have heart attack right now and go to heaven a happy man. Her body was a sweet symphony of movements; it was beautiful, smooth and utterly sexy. She twirled and spun around the room while. Sophie paused and untied the knot that held the shirt together and slid it off her shoulders, letting it fall on the floor. Oh damn this was better than the time he and Kell went to a strip club after running into each other; he saw them dance but touched none of the woman there, while Kell had lap dances left and right. He can say he was molested a couple times by the women there who kept throwing themselves his way; it was like he was the only chocolate bar left in the world and had no way of defending himself from a stamped of menstruating women. His naughty little mate slowly lowered her light pink bra strap while she looked into his eyes and bit her bottom lip. The look she gave him make his beasts growl in appreciation; he felt his beast rising up, but forced it back down he was not about to let his animal side take over and wreck everything. Sophie dropped to the floor and crawled to him and placed her delicate hands upon his thighs and ran them up and down lightly brushing up against his now pulsating dick. She pulled her hands away only to have them on her own body. They went from her hair, down her neck and cupped her breasts pressing them together. The next time Sophie decides to do something like this, it better be with whip cream, because the way she was held her tits right now, would be the most sensual way to squirt whipped cream on them, then suck and lick on them till they were marked up with hickeys. Quickly she removed her hands from her body and stood back up and turned around, giving him a clear view of her plaid mini skirt that was now playing mayhem with his mind. It hardly covered her plump bubble butt ass and she flashed her matching panty whenever she slightly bends over. Born Into Darkness Ch. 13 If he weren't in this predicament he'd bite her cheeks and nibble the inside of her tan thighs. Zeus almighty he loved Sophie's ass. This time Sophie grabbed both globes along with the material of the skirt and swayed her hips some more than spanked herself. Dean broke the ropes, but held himself back; Sophie said if he intruded she'll stop. He gripped both sides of the seat and held tight. But was nearly impossible now that Sophie was grinding her sweet ass on his hard dick and it felt fucking incredible. He was starting to question his mate's past sexual experiences because she was a natural at this. Dean would never ask her something like that because he'll get slapped and two his mate is a virgin. She might have asked Rexana though. Yeah that was it. Growling he gripped the seat tighter when she pressed her ass more; she was actually stroking his dick with no hands. Goodness what did he do right do deserve such an amazing mate? When the song was over Sophie was just in her underwear; her, skirt, shoes and knee highs were long gone after she not that long ago took them off her curvaceous body so painstakingly slow. Dean was sweating and sitting on the bed with his hands under his ass. He broke the chair while Sophie cupped her sweet mound and moaned; he was actually proud of himself now that the song is over and he's now going to be rewarded. Kell Looking down at his... possibly third drink; who gives a fuck anyways? He bitterly laughed to himself, if his cousin's weren't so cold hearted his Penelope would be here and he wouldn't in Dean's house and drinking all his booze while he was upstairs probably making mini Sophies or mini Deans. His heart clenched thinking about his son; Aetos, their beautiful son. He was his pride and joy ever since Pen brought him home. He had big blue eyes and this crooked smile that had the ladies of their village swooning for him but Penelope would scorn them all if they got to close to their son. "I miss you love and our boy so much. I would lay down my life just to have the both of you in my arms again." Kell said under his breath. Suddenly a cynical laugh yanked him out of his thoughts. Looking over his shoulder he saw Atropos walking over to him in black and sat in a stool next to him. She looked up at him with her weird eyes and surprisingly they didn't have that mischief appeal to them they were filled to the brink with tears. Kell was shocked, he knew for a fact that Atropos didn't cry for shit. She was always smirking, never crying. "You good cousin?" Kell asked trying to be polite and not have his dick cut off by her shears she always kept close to her like a teddy bear. Swearing to the gods above and below he actually caught Atropos cuddling her shears to her chest while she slept; she was more twisted than him and that was saying something. Atropos sighed and nodded while she took his drink and knocked it back in one gulp. "You'll see them soon I promise you, not in death but in life. Just wait Philotes, open up a little." With that she vanished out of his sight. "What the fuck did that mean?" Kell said scratching his head, shrugging his shoulders brushing off his cousin's words he fished his keys out of his pocket and manifested his leather jacket and headed out. Not only to clear his mind, but to get laid. *** His flustered mate walked up to him and placed his now clawed hands on her ass and leaned in and licked the shell of his ear, causing white hot chills to spread all through his body. "I've been a naughty girl, I tied you down and gave you have a boo boo... I think I need to be spanked. Don't you think?" Sophie said pulling her face away slightly and caught his bottom lip in between her teeth. Fuck, the naughty school girl act is now his favorite. He used to watch porn that had to so with the whole teacher student thing, but he could never find the right now where the chick isn't screeching like a banshee and the guy is not trying to drill a hole through the woman. But now he fucking loved it as long as it's Sophie grinding her ass on his dick or her spanking herself. He loved everything Sophie did, period. Sophie bit down a little harder on his lip causing to come back to the present where Sophie is on all fours, her back arched and her ass in the air. Oh right he was the teacher now and she was the hot student who gave him blue balls. With that image in mind, Dean had his naughty student on her stomach with her hands above her head. He kept them in place while he trailed a finger down Sophie's body starting from the nape of her neck to her wet mound that was now weeping with juices. In all honesty he wanted to fuck her right here and now, but she teased him to such an extent he almost came in his pants. But after seeing what she did he might as well give her the common courtesy. Snaking an arm around her waist he lifted her up a little and his mouth was leveled with Sophie's pussy. He could smell her sweet arousal; his mouth watered for a taste. Lowering his mouth, he licked her slit using her panties as a barrier. He wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of getting to feel his slick tongue on her sweet mound. He's supposed to teach her a lesson. Dean was about to call it quits and eat her out. The reason for that is Sophie cried out in delight and pushed back so his tongue could linger on her slit longer. "You like that don't you?" Dean asked as he ran a finger up Sophie's pantie covered slit. His mate nodded eagerly causing her curls to bounce. "How about this?" Using his strength, not that it took a lot of muscle power to carry his little mate he sat Sophie up and sat behind her as if they were at a lamaze class and cupped her breasts with both hands. For certain he knew Sophie's breasts were really sensitive, especially her nipples that also made his mouth water; they would turn into hard little nubs with just a flick of his tongue. Moving his hands away he unhooked her bra, pulled it off her body and rolled the sensitive little nubs in between him fingers. "Damn it Dean, that's cheating." Sophie moaned out and she tried pulling his hands away. Growling in his mates' ear he moved her head to the side and licked the mark on her neck causing Sophie to hiss in pleasure. While he continued to lick, nibble and breathe on her mark he slightly moved Sophie's bod' so she was leaning on her left side exposing her right cheek. He rubbed the plump cheek and swatted her on the butt. She jumped a little at the sudden action nonetheless she moaned in pleasure and stuck her butt out for more. Bringing his hand down her swatted her once more and as a reward he moved her panties to the side and slipped a finger inside her and moved it up and down while his other hand defiantly roamed down Sophie's thighs, slipped in her pantie and rubbed her clit in a slow circle. Sophie was on the verge of coming, but he removed his hands and she cried out in frustration. Next thing he knew he was on his back, buck naked while Sophie was on top reaching under her and slipped his hard pulsating member inside her. Sophie gyrated her hips forward and back in the fast pace, her bottom lip was caught in between her teeth and her breasts bounced teasing he knowing if he moved he'll have a very pissed off mate so instead he went with the Sophie flow and roughly grabbed her by the hips and pulled her down so he could feel more of her clutch she had on him. She was so fucking tight was unbearable. He felt her tighten and ride him harder and faster. Instead of biting down her lip she cried out his name, it was the sexiest thing he's ever heard. Her breathe became shorted and her back was arching he knew she was close and her wanted to come along with her so he flipped them over and had her on her stomach while he was on top thrusting into her. Not to get graphic or anything he felt his balls tighten and his dick grow longer and thicker, his knot fully formed at the tip and locked inside Sophie. "Dean harder, please! I need-" Before Sophie could say the syllable he bit down on her mark and had her coming and he climaxed along with his passionate mate. Once he emptied himself inside he was still stuck inside her, and they were going to be like that for a while so might as well get all cozy. Rolling to their sides Dean tucked Sophie into his body and placed her head on his bicep so he could nuzzle her hair. It was the only thing that lulled him to sleep was the scent of Sophie's hair she used this sweet smelling shampoo it smelt like mangos and coconut, both scents mingles with her natural sweet pea scent and it was the best sleepy-time-dean-concoction. Kissing Sophie on the head he pulled her closer to his. "It was so worth the wait." His beautiful mate laughed. "I know, your face said it all, I actually felt bad at some point." Dean laughed along with his mate. "Cute, now sleep, tomorrow you have work and Kell and I have to devise war details." When Sophie didn't say anything he looked over her shoulder and saw that she was asleep. He kissed her on the cheek and went back to nuzzling her hair. "I love you." He said as he dozed off into sleep. Sophie "Dean! No, I have to wear underwear unlike you I don't like the idea of the seams of my scrubs running up and down my lad bits; plus your anatomy is way different from ours." She said finishing for another pair of panties instead of having to jump for the one Dean held above her head. This was like the Big Bertha incident all over again, only these were her panties and was only wearing a bra and a towel around her waist. Feeling around her underwear drawer she saw none of her panties. Jerking her head up to look at Dean he smiled innocently and went to sit on their bed. "This isn't funny Dean! I have to go to work stop stalling me." She said and manifested her underwear and scrubs. The only reason she was making a fuss about her underwear is because she still wanted to feel some sort of normalcy, just a little, like her morning routines when she gets ready for work and when she comes home to cook. She wasn't asking for much. Dean's huff brought her back to reality, creating her to smile seeing her macho man pout like a school boy. "Stop it, be a good boy and go start the car." Sophie said pulling him up. He continued to pout as he walked out the room. It gave her enough time to fluff her hair because today of all days it decided to look like sexy hair... she's just going to shut up. Even though her mind continued revealing play the two rounds of their sex-a-thon in the shower. That man was talented and she's not only talking about his Dean Jr. but his hands and mouth; never I her life has she had so many orgasms. She used to dabble a little in the masturbating, but that was once in a blue moon when she was horny. Looking at her reflection once more she can totally see that she had more color in her face and her hair was more bouncy and shiny her cheeks were a little flushed and plump; she also noticed her hips were fuller and her boobs were a little bigger, they overflowed her bra, Dean really loved. Guess sex was the best medicine for everything. Behind her the clock read 8:30 she's supposed to be at the hospital by nine. She jogged back into the bed room Sophie grabbed Big Bertha and her iPod she had charging by the bedside and zoomed downstairs yelling goodbye to the gang and walked out the door seeing Dean already inside the car parked while looking down at his lap. Walking up the car she saw he was playing a game on his phone. Two seconds later he huffed and chucked his phone over his shoulder in frustration. Shaking her head she opened the car door, buckled herself in and closed the door. "Baby, did I ever tell you that you are a child at heart?" Sophie said as she cupped his cheek with a hand. Dean smiled then shook his head. His eyes looked brighter and even more devious than before; the sex must be getting to him too. It must be considering the man can go for hours; he had the stamina of a freaking bull. "Well you are, I'll explain more if you step on it. It's already 9:40 and I have twenty minutes to there." She said finishing for her phone and turned it on after so long. As Dean drove, Sophie saw the missed calls, voicemails and emails she got from Mandy and Maria, along with her sons. She was in deed dodo when she gets to work. A masculine hand pulled her phone down and she saw that she was already at the hospital with ten minutes to spare. Looking over she saw Dean smile and wink at her inducing a blush to spread throughout her cheeks. His booming laughter only made her blush harder. "Sophie I love you so much. Now have a good day at work and stop worrying they'll understand. Now go, and my sisters said they'll see you in a bit; now before you ask me, don't because I have no idea what they mean and they won't tell me so be on the lookout." Dean leaned over and kissed her lightly on the lips. He got out before she could protest and opened her door then held a hand out for her to help her down his monster of a car. As soon as she had her hands planted on the ground Dean pressed his body against her and cupped the back of her head in addition closed his lips around hers giving her the hottest kiss ever. It sent white hot electricity throughout her body making her horny and eager for more, but he pulled away before she could kiss him back. Groaned in disappointment, Sophie grabbed Big Bertha swinging it over her shoulder and headed into the main entrance of the hospital. She heard Dean chuckle and the car peel out of the parking lot. As soon as she walked through the main hospital doors a crowd of people who help balloons and cards screamed welcome home. Looking around she saw her coworkers and patients from the past and recent ones huddled up together with big smiles on their faces. She felt her eyes tear up and snuffled. "You guys! You didn't have to do all of this. Thank you so much I love you all." Walking up to each and every one of them she hugged and thanked them personally. The last two people she hugged were Mandy and Maria they cried and held her tighter than a mother saying goodbye to her firstborn on their first day of school. "Girl where have you been, did you fall of the face of the Earth? Even if you did, couldn't you have at least called one of us saying you were ok? Geez, it's like you want to give me white hair. My kids behave better than you do." Mandy said as she wiped her eyes. Sophie smiled at her always dramatic friend; she really missed Mandy. It was a shame she couldn't tell her what really went on, but she can make it up, like Eris being the crazy ex who wants to end her and Dean's relationship. That could work. But as for not calling she had no idea what she could say as an excuse. Maria was next and scolded her like a real mother would to her child. "Hija, estoy muy feliz de que tu regresaste y estas sano, pero ahora me puedes a explicarme por qué usted no podía llamarme o decirme que tú estabas mudando." [Daughter, I'm very happy that you are back safe and healthy, but can you explain to me what you couldn't call or tell me yourself that you were moving out?] Squirming where she stood Sophie played with the hem of her shirt. "Lo siento, yo tenia que compra un teléfono nuevo después de que Danny rompió mío. y de la mudanza, Dean no me dejo a fuera de la cama, él mismo tomo mis cosas y lo movido cuando le dije sí." [I'm sorry, I had to get a new phone after Danny smashed the old one and about the moving, Dean wouldn't let me get out of bed, and he himself took care of moving my stuff when I said yes.] It was worth a shot; Sophie felt so bad lying to the both of them, it wasn't like her, but she couldn't tell them that she's mated to a Greek God who is powerful and has the ability to shift into any kind of animal... and is now about to go to war along with others. They'd look at her as if she were crazy. And she was not crazy; she's a very rational being. The only thing she goes crazy of is if someone eats her gummy worm and gummy bear stash she had, than the gloves are off because that was precious to her. "¿A qué dijiste que sí?" [You said yes to what?] Maria asked as she crossed her arms over her chest. It was a making Sophie ever more uncomfortable. If they were going to interrogated her couldn't she at least get herself a cup of coffee and a muffin? The thought of a muffin and hot coffee made her stomach growl. Her appetite really opened up after she mated with Dean. Both Maria and Mandy laughed and started walking to the café; Sophie had no choice, but to follow knowing she was going to have to sit down. Glancing at the clock on the wall her shift didn't start till another half hour. She liked getting to work early just in case they needed and extra hand. After buying herself a muffin and a coffee she sat down at an empty table and placed the balloons and cards she was given by the others. Taking her first slip the coffee slid down her throat and warmed her whole body in an instant. Sophie saw the Maria was still staring at her and Mandy was smiling; Sophie knew for a fact that Mandy saw the kiss she and Dean shared before she walked in, she was just waiting for Maria to leave so she can be filled in n the 411. "Le dije que sí para ser su novia." [I said yes to be his girlfriend] Sophie said taking a sip of her coffee trying to act nonchalant about it unlike how she feels inside, all giddy like a school girl. She and Dean were practically married in a sense, and the thought made her smile on the inside and out. Mandy cleared her throat pulling Sophie back into reality once again. Maria was smiling ear to ear and stood up and stretched her arms around waiting for Sophie to hug her. Without a second delay Sophie stood u and hugged Maria tightly. "I am happy for ju, pero [but] I do not want bebes [babies] running around hasta que ustedes dos se casan [until the two of you get married]. Me understand?" Maria said in the best English possible always making Sophie laugh. The thing about Maria, when she tries to act serious her English sounds fragmented, but when she's acting like her regular self her English is flawless except she had a heavy accent. Sophie nodded and smiled at Maria. With that Maria hugged Mandy and left because the plumber was coming to fix one of the tenant's toilets and she had to be there. As soon as Maria left the room Mandy's smile turned from an innocent smile to a creepy Cheshire cat one, managing to freak Sophie out. Sighing she sat down once again and prepare to be ambushed with a thousand word per second. Guessing Mandy took the hint and fired away. "You slept with him. How was it? Did you really lose your phone?" "Yes, amazing and yes I did I got it yesterday my number is still the same." Sophie said with her mouthful after taking a bite of her muffin. It tasted like heaven, she needed a couple more, and they were too good and way too small. She had to ask the ladies working the counter for the recipe, if not she'll figure it out on her own; she had a knack for creating her desserts, cuisines, name it and she could make it. Mandy squealed as if she saw a mouse crawl pass her. "You are no longer a virgin. I know what Santa is going to get you this year for Christmas... two words edible panties." Sophie choked on her coffee. She did not expect her friend so say something like that, and rather loud she might add getting the attention of a couple doctors that sat on the other side of the room. "Did you use protection? Is he big? Does he last long? Wait was he anything like the Santa in your dream? Did you even tell him about that dream or any of your crazy dreams?" Mandy fired away once again. Born Into Darkness Ch. 13 Mandy was on another level. Maybe Aaron wasn't giving her enough 'attention' in bed and she's trying to rather information for herself? And now that Mandy spoke of protection, she and Dean never used protection. She can't even remember when her last period was; unlocking her phone she looked at her period app and it said a week late. It didn't freak her out as much because her period wasn't on time and liked to delay sometimes, but these two questions echoed in her mind making everything suddenly a little distant. Was she pregnant or was she late? "Yes, yeah he's big and last very a long time, and is a freaking bull in bed, he's always ready to go again and again. And yes he's Santa thanks for making me doubt myself, Dean has the same tattoos and all and no actually I never told him about Santa and I think I might tell him, I just gotta find the right time." Sophie said quickly. Chugging the last bit of her coffee she got up with Mandy behind her they exited the café, but not before throwing out her garbage and headed to the elevators to the storage area so she can place Big Bertha down and start her shift. *** Walking through the front door Dean spotted Kell on the floor, he was about to ignore his idiot friend for coming to him drunk again, Zeus only know how many time Kell did this to him nonetheless when he took a second look at him, his clothes were torn and Kell's favorite pirate leather trench coat looked like it was thrown in a wood chipper. He knew for a fact that there was something wrong with Kell; he treasured that coat more than his own life. Dean saw how Kell always placed his coat beside him as if it were an actual person whenever they went out to a bar or when shit was getting nasty when they had to fight Thanatos' minions Kell would take it off and place it somewhere where it wouldn't get ruined. "Kell, come get up and change you look like a bum; never mind I think a bum looks better than you right. What the heck happened to you?" Dean said poking at him with the tip of his boot. Kell ignored him and started singing old Greek melodies Dean hasn't heard since the war ended in Greece. It actually made him miss the place; maybe when this all blew over he'll take Sophie there one day. Dean poked Kell again and ended up on his back with a knife against his throat. He wasn't scared, he was pissed off, he only wanted to know if Kell was good and in doing that he gat's rewarded with this shit. Using his powers he blasted Kell off him and dusted off his pants. Kell charged at him again and he swept to the side and Kell missed him by a mere inch. Kell growled viciously and started walking away. Not on his watch. Dean was going to get a response from him whether Kell like it or not. Charging at Kell's back he wrapped his arms around his waist and knocked him to the floor and pressed his forearm against his throat and tightened his hold. It was apparent that Kell was having none of it so he jerked in all directions to throw Dean off him, but didn't work so he gave up. Slowly removing his arm Dean moved to sit in front of his friend and glared at him. "What the fuck had gotten into you? Are you on your period or something?" Dean saw Kell's jaw clench in anger and his hands fist up. "No you fuck head, today is the day." Kell said through his clenched teeth. Dean looked at Kell in confusion. What fucking day was he talking about? It was Monday? Before he could question Kell rose up and shrugged off his jacket and petted it as if it were a pet. "It's not a pet Kell." Dean said getting up so he wasn't starting up at him or Olympus forbids his crotch. Kell growled. "Don't you dare fucking say that. You may be my friend Dean, but I swear I will kill you, if you ever say that again." If looks could kill he'd be on the floor trying to recollect his intestines from the floor. "What's so special about the jacket?" the sudden realization hit him. He was such a fucking insensitive prick; today was the day Penelope died. How did he know since he hasn't seen Kell until recently? He had no fucking clue, but it was the only thing he can come up with considering Kell was acting like this and petting an inanimate object as if it were precious to him. "Penelope." Dean stated as he shoved his hands in his pockets. He shouldn't have said that. When Kell looked up at him his eyes looked hollow, it scared the shit out of him. He never saw him like this before; whenever he was with Kell he was always the pain in his ass, always had some sort of remark that would make him want to punch him on the face. But this, this look was actually worrisome. "I was made this jacket out of all Penelope's leather pouches she used back in Greece, her wedding band and our son's sword and shield. I hope you never go through what I went through, losing someone you love is the worst pain imaginable. I wish I told her, she would still be here! And my boy, my precious Aetos, he was my son even if Penelope didn't birth him, I could've never asked for a better son. Fucking fates! Damn you cousins do you hate me that bad? You had to take my son and wife, they were all I had!" Kell said crumpling to the floor holding the jacket against his chest. Dean for once in his life was speechless. He had no idea what to do, so he followed his gut and picked up his friend and walked him towards his garage and had a bottle of Jack waiting for them. As he was about to open the door Kell abruptly stopped walking. "I'm not a woman Dean, I'm fine. Let's gather up the gang the sooner the faster I can leave." Leave? He wanted to ask Kell where he was going after they face the Council, but it was none of his business, he was still going to keep in touch with him no doubt about that. Nodding he led Kell into his office and he sat in his chair. "Ok, let's start with the Greeks then we'll go from there." Kell grunted. Dean kept is eyes on Kell as he took out his phone, touched the screen the holding it next to his ear. "Who are you calling?" Dean asked as he scratched Munchy behind the ears after finding him sleeping under his desk. "And last question did you kill the son of bitch for touching your jacket?" His friend laughed bitterly. "It was a woman who did it, she thought it was her ex's and sliced it. I got her number though." Classic Kell. "Hey, yeah I'm calling in a favor," Kell said than paused as the person on the other end of the phone call talked. "Yes now, ditch the chick and get your ass over here." Kell hung up and looked at Dean. Pinching the bridge of his nose Dean breathed in and out. It wasn't that he was annoyed, he was actually worried for Sophie, maybe he should've stayed with her; or he could've stayed in another form or stayed invisible so that he can watch her and not tell her. But his sisters were going over; they should be there right now, so he had nothing to fret about. Pain suddenly erupted on the top of his head. Looking up he saw Kell whistle innocently and heard his hot wheels car that was on the center of his desk crash against the floor. In retaliation Dean made the chair Kell was sitting in flip back brining his along with it. He laughed when Munchy ran from under his desk and sat right on Kell's chest. "Fucking dog I swear, if you don't move I'll fry your ass." Kell said as he scowled at Munchy. "He's harmless, leave him alone. Pick on someone your own size." Said a voice that all of a sudden behind Dean. Swirling his chair around he saw Kanati the Native American god of the hunt smirking with his arms crossed over his chet. Dean stood up and hugged the good. "Good to see you." Kanati hugged him back then went to lie down on the leather couch. "Good to see you too Ky, Kell called in for a favor, sounded pretty serious." Kanati and Dean went way back he helped push back the titans; also his parents were good friends with Hades, so they saw each other a lot when they were younger. Kanati still looked the same only he possessed a scar on his left eye brow, even so the scar still didn't damage the god's attractiveness, not that Dean was rooting for the other team because he was straight, but he had to admit Kanati was very attractive and a hell of an archer. Kell broke the news before he did. "The council, have the rogues imprisoned and are bullying minor gods. It's petty really, we just need to gather up the gang and scare them a little into releasing them." The god whistled and stared up at the celling. "I'm in I could go for some action, nothing really goes on in my realm." Kell scoffed as he got up. "I can tell, considering you were having what sounded like an orgy when I called you." Kanati shrugged and manifested a handball and threw it so Munchy would go fetch. With just having Kanati here it was nice that they were going to get the gang back together, like good times. Back then they used to gather together and come to Earth to party; it would last weeks, there was that or someone was having trouble on their realm and they would all get together to help. "Who's next on the list?" Kanati said, making Dean come back to the present. Dean actually knew who was next and they were a flash away. Holding up a finger he flashed himself to a very old realm he hasn't been to. Looking around he saw female servants walk around, they were beautiful; but nothing compared to his Sophie. Walking through the temple; it brought back old memories the goddess who lived here was an old friend very kind, like another sister. Squealing made him smile and brace himself for what was coming. A second later he was tackled by the black haired goddess. She was the Celtic goddess of fertility, but in a fight she was a whole different person. "Ky! How are you? I missed you so much! You look so, sexy. And you're mated! I have to meet her- wait is it Eris? Goodness I hope not I don't really like her." The goddess said as she rambled on and on, but that's how she was; carefree and a gentle, caregiving goddess. Dean laughed at the goddess. "I'm good Arainrhod. And no it's not Eris, long story but she's out of my life you'll meet Sophie soon." Another squeal escaped Arainrhod's lips. Usually Celtic goddesses were mostly timid or complete bitches, but not her. "I can't wait! But please Ky call me Rain remember." Nodding he spoke once again. "I need your help the council have rogues imprisoned and they are also bullying minor gods so we want to scare them, it that or go to war so we need your help along with the others. You in?" Rain clasped Dean's hand and squealed again as she jumped up and down. While she did that Dean flashed them back to his study and he sat down while Rain continued to jump up and down. Rain was just a ball of energy; there was not one dull day when it came to her. She was sweet and kind, not one mean bone in her body. "Whoa, Rain is that you? Fuck you look hot; and when did you get a tan?" Kanati said and he gazed up and down the goddesses analyzing her assets. She had light brown hair and sun kissed skin, her eyes were still mud brown but they were so full of life and love. Kanati wasn't going to admit it to anyone but himself, but he always had a crush on her ever since they first. She was the sunshine after the rain, his butter on his corn on the cob. She was his eternal Sunshine, he was just too much of a pussy to go up to her and tell her how he really felt about her. Rain blushed as she looked over at Kanati. He was such a brute sometimes, but she loved him all the more. His shiny honey eyes, quirky smile his amazing body she wanted to ride all night long. Just hand her son cool whip and locked her in a room with him, swearing to her parents she'll come out a happy goddess and knocked up. "Hi. I-it's good to see you again." She said looking down at her boots; when Dean flashed her here she changed out of her regular flowing dress and into a tank top, jeans and boots as well as having her trusty gun and sword at her waist. Her dad made the leather holster she had on her hips when she mastered the sword; it was one of the best days of her life. A throat cleared and her attention went to Dean who was smirking at her causing her blush to blush harder. "Now that here are four of us including Rexana and her new mate Ajax, we need to get then others. Who are we getting next?" Dean asked as he looked at each of them in the eyes. Rain raised her hand screaming 'me, pick me'. Dean sighed and pointed to the goddess. "I can go get Neith, piece of cake; I was actually there not that long ago." Rain said and flashed out of the room. Dean shook his head. Rain was way too excited about this, not that he blamed her. "Ok since Neith will be there any minute, who are we going to hunt down next?" Kell spoke up first. "I know where Ask is, he has his own shop in Texas, it might be a little hard to convince him to join us though." The door to his office opened and Rexana and Ajax walked in holding hands. Rexana froze and ran to Kanati and hugged him. Ajax wasn't so happy about that, growling he pulled her away and held her close to his side. Kanati laughed and smacked Ajax on the back. "Relax, Rex and I go way back," he said winking at Rexana who laughed. Ajax growled once more. "I'm no threat I have my heart set on someone else." He said the last sentence rather sadly as he went to lie back down on the couch. "Take a seat guys, we're slowly gathering the team one by one and Ask is next. Kell said we can reach him, but the convincing will be tough." Dean said starching his whiskered cheek. He smiled thinking about last night when he and Sophie were making love, she loved it when he rubs his whiskered jaw against her neck it would turn her on so much. Sophie was a fucking sex goddess last night she managed to satisfy him last night... that was after he woke her up in the middle of the night with his hard on rubbing against her killer bubble butt ass. "Dude! Stop thinking so hard, I'm mentally scarred for life." Kanati said as he got up and walked out the room. Dean laughed and looked at Kell. "Let's go to Texas than." His phone chimed; looking down he saw Sophie's name pop up. Unlocking it he saw a naughty text from his mate telling him how she had a steamy dream, she was going to tell him tonight, but she told him that he was Santa. That threw him off, but knowing his Sophie it would turn him on, she had just sexual imagination it put his to shame. "Kyros I'm not kidding! Mind block now!" Kanati yelled. Once again Dean laughed and put his walls up, feeling bad for the god. *** Changing the bedding of the hospital beds, Sophie's mind wandered off. If she was pregnant that meant she couldn't have coffee! She needs coffee to survive mornings; what would Maria say if she found out? Sophie decided to wait one more week and take a pregnancy test; and to ask Rexana if immortals get their periods. Her phone chimed and saw Dean's text. She was finally going to tell him about her Santa dream. He said he couldn't wait and that they have two out of the ten; he and Kell were going after four because three was on the way. Excitement coursed through her body, she couldn't wait to meet them and cook for them. She couldn't wait. "Sophie you're needed in room 301." Mandy said as she stuck her head into the room. Nodding she finished setting up the bed and started making her way to 301. Thank goodness the day was almost over. Dean was supposed to pick her up; she'll ask him if he can take her to the supermarket so she can pick up some stuff because they were running low on food. Entering the room she saw her fiancé with another ring pop. He smiled brightly as he got on one knee. "Sonny! How are you fine fiancé? You're getting your cast removed today, aren't you? Let me get the doctor, give me a minute." Sophie said as she crouched down and kissed Sonny on the forehead and walked out to call for the doctor. *** Damn its hot here. He loved it though, he wouldn't mind moving here with Sophie and it was open and spread out. They can get an even bigger house when they soon start having kids. He imagined Sophie barefoot and pregnant, and he loved every second of it. That was until Kell shoved him to the side and walked into the mechanic shop. "Dick." He said under his breath. Walking through the door, Kell was already flirting with the young girl at the front desk. Ignoring them he walked in and saw a body under a car with worn out blue overalls and converse. Dean kicked him and the body rolled out and Askalaphos, he used to work for Demeter, Persephone's mother, but quit when he realized she was a bitter hag who wanted to salve off her daughter to Apollo. For centuries the nine of them looked for him, he was locked away in a golden cage next to Athena's throne chair. They were pissed; poor goddess didn't even know. She released him right away and for compensation she gave him some of her powers. Ask wasn't a shifter like them he was just remained with the gift of being able to turn into a giant owl. Ask rose when he saw Kyros son of Erebus and Nyx stand in front of him. He hasn't seen the god in centuries; he actually thought he was dead. Dean was the most loyal man he's ever known and never backed away from a fight. The guy had some big balls. "Kyros? I thought you were dead. You sick fuck did you faked your death or something, or are you really dead and are here to haunt if so you're even more demented than I remember." Ask said narrowing his sea green eyes. Chuckling at his friend Dean pulled Ask into a hug, cupping his back then pulled away. "It's good to see you too old friend. I need a favor and I'm here to collect it." Ask shrugged. He'd do anything for Kyros; after all he did for him. "I'm all yours. Let me just tell Gina." Tilting his head to the side in confusion, Dean never in his life has he seen Ask with a woman; truth be told he actually thought he was gay. Guess not. "My wife, she's at home with the baby, and with another on the way. That woman has changed my life. Wait until it's your turn-" Dean cut Ask off by holding up and hand then pulled his black t-shirt to the side revealing his mark. Ask grinned then brought him in for another hug. "You fucker. You disappeared for Eris? Damn, I didn't see that coming I thought she was just a fuck toy." Growling rather loudly he shook his head at Ask. "Not Eris. Her name is Sophie," Dean inhaled then exhaled trying to calm himself; every time he heard the name Eris, he wanted to beat the shit out of himself for being such an idiot for falling for such a bitch. "She's my everything; hopefully she'll be waddling around with our first kid soon." "Whoa, sorry didn't mean to rub salt on the wound. So what do you need?" He asked Dean. "Join us once again to ask the council to release the rogues; they're also abusing other minor gods." Dean said as he fished for his phone as soon as he felt it vibrate; it was probably a text message from Sophie; he decided to ignore it until he and Kell got back to the house. Ask groaned while he rubbed the beck of his neck; Gina wasn't going to like this. Maybe he should tell Dean no; but how could he after all the man did for him. He had to bring Gina and Junior with them; he'll say yes. "I'm in, but Gina is coming I can't leave her alone with Junior when she's ready to pop any minute. Here's my number and text be the address of the place and I'll be there in a flash. Let me just break the new to Gina; which shouldn't be so hard considering just the other day she called me a loner for not having any friends." Ask laughed as he shook his head thinking back when Gina had told him that. Dean shook his head. "Women, I'm glad Gina is coming along more women in the house for Sophie; I felt a little bad before because it was just me and Kell, we were a handful for her, but she sure did handle us well. She does this thing where she pinches us and it pure agony. Well I'll see you at the house." Born Into Darkness Ch. 14 He didn't know why Sophie liked doing things the old fashion way, they have powers. He'll never understand his mate in wanting to be 'normal'. Did she think he was a freak? Well... she was in bed. Carrying about a ton of grocery bags, Dean shuffled into the house then suddenly froze when he saw a very amused Kell, Roxana, Ajax, Kanati, Rain, Ask with his very pregnant wife Gina sitting next to each other while, Ask bounced their drooling baby on his lap, last but not least a very annoyed Neith, who was filing her nails with her legs crossed. As of right now she had to be the only person, who can pull off sitting on a bean bag and still look flawless. They all stared at him. Ask was the first to speak. "Why the hell are you hauling groceries?" Gina slapped Ask upside the head. "Be nice. Their baby laughed at Gina's action and so did Dean. It wasn't every day he was able to see the all mighty Ask being pushed around by a woman as small as Gina. Ask was a fun man to have around... that's if you wanted to go on missions that would kill anyone. The gang would do the craziest shit, when they got together. For example, one of Poseidon's fucked up one eyed fuckers, somehow made its way into the Underworld and wrecked Persephone's garden. Ask somehow accomplished convincing them to go to the island and mess with their cattle, but Poseidon found out about it and next thing they knew they were on a boat that had seen better days and came face to face with Scylla. That bitch was angry. But the again who wouldn't when you had to look like that every day? "Dean, move that sweet ass to the kitchen I have to cook before everyone gets here." Sophie grunted as she hulled bags that were triple her weight; she unlocked some of her powers making it easier for her to carry them. Dean was right in having her use her powers instead; she would've been in the kitchen half way done with cooking. But her mother always said the more you sweat and love you put towards your food the better it comes out. Slowing making her way to her now smirking mate, Sophie looked over to her right and saw new people who were now smirking at her. Her face suddenly felt hot and had the sudden feeling of wanting to dig a hole and hide there forever from embarrassment. But, where was the fun in that? Might as well make the most of it since she was bound to embarrass herself anyways. "Hi, everyone, I'm Sophie." She said smiling at each and every one of them. A very tall and tan man busted out laughing slapping his knee. He looked scary at first, but as soon as he began laughing the feeling slowly began to disappear, that was until he got up. "Whoa... nice big scary man, I come baring food." She said. He made his way to her way, causing her to squeak in fear and ran to hide behind Dean, who growled at the giant man. He was huge, equivalent in height when compared to Dean and was buff like him too. The man possessed small scars on his face, but didn't mare his beauty, like his unique eyes that looked like honey. Dean dropped the bags on the floor and wrapped his arms around his small mate. "Back off Kanati she's mine." The native was a charmer when it came to women, he would lure them in with his charms and war stories and scars, he'd have wrapped around his finger before the story would be even over. The god put his hands up in surrender. "Chill Ky, I was only going to ask if she needed help with the groceries, I'm a gentleman, unlike the savages behind me." His mate moved out of his arms and smiled up at the god, making him growl and pulling her back in his arms. Only he can make Sophie smile like that, not anyone else. Mine. Sophie slapped Dean's arms away from her body; then turned with a finger poking at his chest. "Comportate, Kanati es inofensivo." [Behave, Kanati is harmless] she poked him a couple times and reached down to pick up the bags and headed into the kitchen, leaving Dean behind. One things for sure, Sophie always kept him on his toes. Shaking his head he picked up what Kanati left behind for him, not before looking over to Ask and Kell telling them to bring the rest of the stuff out of the car. "Hey Dean, do you know what Sophie said just now?" Kanati asked as he set down the bags. Dean chuckles. "Dude I'm winging it, I mean I know a handful of words and Sophie has this thing about using our powers unless we really need to, so I can't use them to translate what she says." It was true; immortals know every single language known to man, unless they use their powers. "Stop talking Dean and being the rest of the stuff inside the house." Sophie said she as began putting the groceries. It was something to keep her mind off the whole possible pregnancy thing. She really has to talk to Roxana about this, she couldn't wait a week. If she was pregnant, what would Dean say? Would he be happy? But then again he did say he wanted to start a family. But they weren't even married! Groaning in frustration she slammed the cupboard door close. "Whoa, did we come at a bad time?" spoke a very pregnant woman, with light brown hair holding a bowl or strawberries. Sophie blushed. "I'm sorry; I just don't know what to think anymore. Things are happening too quickly and now we're going to war. I have a mate. And the list goes on." Jogging to the entryway of the kitchen, she poked her head out and saw that the coast was clear. She motioned for the women to take a seat. The three of them do and all stare at Sophie intently making her squirm. If she was going to do this, she might as well do it right. Shuffling through the kitchen she handed each an item and a job to do if they were going to stay. Clasping her hands together she sighed. "Before I begin my monologue I would love to know you guy's names. I'm Sophie, if you didn't hear me before." The young pregnant woman speaks first, but before she was given the chance to, a small boy who possessed jet black hair, but her greenish brown ones came waddling into the kitchen. The woman smiles slowly stood up and pressed the boy against her leg. "Well this is my son Junior, and I'm Gina and as you can tell I'm very pregnant and the rude tall dark haired man with the grease stained jeans is my husband Ask." She said running her hands through Junior's short hair. The next to speak was a woman, who flickered in front of Sophie, like a little firefly. She was beautiful, short brown hair with highlights, peach colored skin as is kissed by the sun, and an infectious smile. She rushed over to Sophie and hugged her tightly. "I'm Arainrhood, just call me Rain. I'm so glad you're Kyros' mate, because I hated Eris. She's a bitch and her hair always looked dry and dull, ugh like who likes red heads away ways. But that's not ever her real hair color! Did you know that? It's really blonde, typical." Rain said pouting as she went walked behind Sophie to go start chopping vegetables, like she was asked to do. "Here, here I definitely agree to that. I'm Neith, Egyptian goddess. Welcome to the family sis. We're going to have fun and get into a lot of trouble, you and me." Said Nieth who kissed Sophie's cheek then went to the cupboards, looking for pots and pans. Sophie looked at Nieth. She didn't look Egyptians she looked Spanish, with perfect tan skin, long brown flowing hair and high cheekbones, what mostly confused Sophie was her accent it sounded more Spanish then Egyptian. Not that she knew what Egyptian people sound like. "Uhm, Nieth. Why is your accent Spanish?" Sophie said as she brought out the meat so it would thaw in time to cook. Nieth smiled. "I am a wanna be Puerto Rican women. If I can play the part, I can fool anyone." Sophie laughed when Neith placed her hands on her hips and waved the wooden spoon like any typical Latina woman. "You sure got me." "Ok so why do you look all... como se dice [how do you say] flustered?" Neith spoke still waving the spoon in her hand. It took a lot of will power for Sophie not to laugh. "Do immortals get their periods?" All the women groan and nod yes. Rain was the first to speak this time. "I actually finished mine this morning. Why?" Sophie scrunched her face and blurted out the words. "I think I may be pregnant." It felt so good to have women around her again, it was nice having Dean to talk to and Roxana, but she's busy with Ajax and Dean is a guy who laughs at the word duty. The room grows silent, and the next thing she knew, Sophie was being shoved out the kitchen and through the front door with the three women chatting away. *** Dean and Kanati walked back into the living room. Both Kell and Ask were nowhere to be found. He heard Munchy bark, and it sounded like it was coming from the garage. Opening the door of the garage he found both men putting his Harley back together. It was a nice gesture considering he didn't have time to get to that since Sophie is now in the picture, not that he minded that. Sitting down on the steps he sighed and slouching his shoulders. He was going to have to leave Sophie here now, to go and fetch Heimdall the Nordic god who lives off adrenaline, unlike Ask who was a much calmer, Hame was a fucking psycho, and had really bad anger issues, but was a loyal friend. He was currently hiding from the outside world in some ice cube he called a home with his horse. "Women trouble?" Ask spoke as he tightened a bolt on the back tire of the motorcycle. Dean humorlessly. "Yes, I don't want to leave Sophie alone." All the men chuckled and have him pitied looks. "Yeah... it's always hard the first time, especially when their pregnant. I remember when Gina told me about Junior I was so over protective I wouldn't let her pee by herself if I wasn't there holding the roll of toilet paper thinking she'll get a paper cut and bleed to death or flush the toilet thinking she'll be sucked in. And don't get me started with Junior, I had that kid in my arms and would not put him down." Ask said proudly, puffing out his chest. Kanati laughed and threw a Cheetos at his friend's chest. "Whipped!" Dean felt a little better, knowing he wasn't the only one, who was over protective about their mate. What if something bad happened to Sophie and he wasn't there to protect her? He still had that bad feeling in his chest, like something bad was going to happen. Suddenly all the women bust through the door; he felt Sophie's soft hands run through his hair and her soft lips raining kisses all over his face, and in a minute span of time they were all gone and out in his Chevy down the road. "What the fuck was that?" Kanati was the first to speak. Ask patted his pockets and groaned. "I've been groped, seduced and I just might go bankrupt. Gina took my wallet." All the men inhaled sharply and stood up to check their pockets all came back empty as well. "Man, I didn't even feel her hands go in there. All I saw were boobs, man these women are something else." Kanati said. "Rain even took the Cheetos." Kell laughed. "I knew that was coming, Sophie took my flask, I still have my money. I'm richer than all you mother fuckers." He said waving his wallet. Dean rolled his eyes at his idiot friend. He looked over at the sulking Native God and smirked. "So you and Rain... huh?" Kanati went rim rod straight than smirked. "I'm not going to deny it; unlike you men I actually can admit that I like her." He said brushing off his shoulders as if he were a gangster. Ask scoffed. "Yeah ok, I bet you my Savage Rivale, if you go up to Rain and kiss her on the lips and she has to kiss you back." Kanati's jaw dropped. "That's... you're on." He said as he spit in his hand and Ask copied his actions and shook hands. As soon and Kanati released the god's hand a wave or fear and doubt washed over him. Rain was a friend and now that he saw her, she was a woman of beauty and grace... her laugh made him smile and want to hold her lithe figure in his arms and kiss her senseless. She was going to be his by the end of this powwow. "What? The savage is like your other baby? Why would you give it to him?" Kell said outraged. Ask shot his hand out and shot a strong gust of wind at Kell who deflected it and blew a kiss at Ask who growled. "I love you too pumpkin slice." Kell said as he got up and began walking around the garage inspecting Dean's toys and goodies. Dean growled. "Don't break anything bozo." Kell gasped dramatically and batted his eyelashes at him like a blushing school girl. "Why that was so nice of you to think of my safety. I love you too angel face." "Asswipe." Dean said under his breath. *** The girls pushed Sophie out of the car and into the drug store running to the feminine health aisle. They grabbed every kind of test and as they were about to stand in line, they all froze passing the snack aisle. Sophie snatched a five pound bag of gummy worms and bears along with mini powdered doughnuts and a king sized Twix bar. The girls giggled and followed her lead grabbing sweets and ice cream. Finally heading to the cashier; a young man who looked about nineteen gasped when he saw all the things they placed on the counter. Exiting the store Sophie began to drink a two liter water bottle as they headed to the car. She was excited and nervous at the same; she only hopes that Dean feels the same way when she tells him. Feeling a hand on her leg, looking up she saw Rain smiling at her. Sophie took her hand a squeezed it. Looking around she smiled at her new friends. She loved that she now has people in her life; her new family, it was bigger and so full of love it was over whelming Sophie started to tear up and sniffle. The girls looked at her in concern. Gina spoke up. "Hey sis, are you ok?" Sophie nods afraid to speak. "Liar." Neith said as she applied more lip stick to her plump lips, making them look pouty. Sophie gulps, gaining the courage to speak. "I've never really had a family. My parents died very young and I was an orphan, I've always wanted to know how it felt like to have a family and now I do thanks to you guys." All the girls began to tear up and Rain sobbed into Sophie's shoulder while hugging a bag of potato chips. The car ride was quiet, as soon as they reached the house the car was parked and the doors were yanked open and all the women began crying and clung to their men. Neith was quiet and frowned, not saying a word. Every man's head flicked in her direction and she shook her head and walked inside holding Junior in her arms. Since his mother was busy crying. Looking out at the boy she smiles and kisses the top of his small head. "Are you hungry?" She asked Junior. He looked up at her with his mother's eyes and smiled. "I'll take that as a yes." Junior reminded her of her son. He was beautiful; if she closed her eyes she can still hear the pitter patter of her baby boy's feet as he ran into her arms to give her smiley kisses. A tear escaped the corner of her eyes. Her son was no more; she made a vow to never talk about him. He wouldn't want her crying over him. Looking down at the child once more she smiled. "You know I had a son too you know, he was so handsome like you. He was taken from me when he was about your age; I was told he's alive, but was warned that if I get close to him... well let's not talk about that. But I how I wish I could feel his arms around me one more time and to just fine him a kiss on the forehead. I miss my baby boy." Junior laughs and claps his small hands together. *** Clinging to whomever it was, he now had a wet spot on his shirt. Rain sniffled and looked up and saw Kanati looking down at her whispering to her in his native tongue. It was beautiful and soothing. "I-I'm sorry Ka-" Her word were suddenly cut off by Kanati's warm lips pressing against hers. They were so soft and tasted like minty. Electricity spread throughout her whole body and next thing she knew, her legs were wrapped around Kanati's waist and her lips began moving with his. She slipped her tongue into his mouth and he jerked at the sudden action making her I laugh. Rain has been waiting for centuries for Kanati to have the balls to kiss her. He was just so perfect, and manly... freaking rugged and sexy. She would totally ride him, that's if he was willing to show her. She never really had a man like her, let alone kiss her like Kanati was doing right now. He was making her thighs tremble and press against each other, she never felt like this before. Was this what women felt when kissing a man? She cursed herself from being so inexperienced. Rain would have continued, if it weren't for the sudden boom of hollering and cheers from the gang. Slowly climbing down from Kanati's body she blushed and collected the bags from the car and flickered into the house. "Well I'll be damned..." Ask said holding his wife in front of him as he rubbed her round belly. Kanati deviously grinned and held his hand out for the car keys to the Savage. Ask begrudgingly shoved his hand into his pocket and removed the keys from his keychain and slapped them into Kanati's hand walked away with his wife who was consoling him. "What was that all about?" Sophie asked innocently as she pulled the last and only bag from the car making sure it was behind her back and out of Dean's sight. Kanati laughed and jingled the keys of his new car in front of Sophie's face. "I won a bet with Ask, I had to kiss Rain and she had to kiss me back. But it was a good bet because I have to admit I really like her." He said as he walked back into the house leaving Dean and Sophie alone. Her mate squinted his eyes and tried looking behind her back. Sophie giggled and shimmered into the bathroom, she really had to pee. "Sophie!" Dean yelled as she marched into the house. *** Locking the door Sophie pulled out the first five and set them side by side and did her business hoping Dean doesn't flash in the bathroom. But she knew he wouldn't because she would be livid at the fact that he didn't respect her personal space. Any woman would. The bagging of the door made her jump making her accidently pee on her hand. Gross. "Dean please I'm using the bathroom, I'll be out in a second." Sophie said she flushed, then capped and placed the test on the sink beside her to wash her hands. As soon as she got out she was grabbed roughly by the hair. It was definitely not Dean, it was a slimy man whose tongue slithered out, licking the right side of her face. Squeaking out in disgust, trying not to gag at the rotten egg smell, Sophie kicked her legs out attempting to hit the slimy creature, only making it angry. "D-Dean." Sophie called out, but could hardly be classified as a whisper. Suddenly she remembered that she has powers. Closing her eyes she channeled all her powers and felt her hands warm up, a white glow grew up the length of her arm stopping at her shoulders. The slimy thing hissed and released her. Sophie took the opportunity and blasted the thing to smithereens', all was left was a dark green spot on the carpet. Getting up Sophie ran out into the hallway and collided into a wall, only ended up being Dean. Wrapping her arms around him she relaxed knowing she was safe. Dean on the other hand was freaking out. His hands touched Sophie everywhere making sure she was in once piece. His primary animal was now growling and pacing inside, on edge. Leaving Sophie in the hallway he walked into their room and saw nothing out of order only the green spot on the carpet. Crouching down he poked at the substance and it defiantly wasn't a daimon, but something else, something more dangerous. His blood began to boil; he felt his body tremble in anger; why was it that Sophie is the one that always needs saving or is at the wrong place at the wrong time? Why is she so weak? Born Into Darkness Ch. 14 For fucks sakes even Eris knew how to defend herself. "What the fuck Sophie for once can you not try and get yourself killed!" He said clenching his hands into fists. His primary animal growled at him for the sudden outburst. It was currently pacing back and forth. It was feeling very uneasy. Looking down at her, Sophie's eyes begin to water. "What? Now you're going to cry now. Seriously, grow up, it's pathetic really you crying all the time. You women are so weak and emotional, I need a drink." Dean earned another growl only his primary was ready to pounce. Shaking his head now infuriated at the both of them he marched downstairs he saw utter chaos, Rain and Gina were crying while Neith was sitting down trying to cajole Junior. "Get the fuck out of my face Roxana, seriously. You're so fucking bossy! Give it a rest!" Ajax said storming out of their room. "I need to get the fuck out of this house! Let's go fine Hame." Dean said walking back to the garage to load the car with snow gear; where they were going they couldn't use their powers. Sophie comes running to the garage, her eyes were shiny from unleashed tears, her hair was wild, her nose was red and her bottom lip quivered. "Dean, wait!" She aslked up to him and tried to embrace him only to have Dean push her back making her trip back and fall on the floor scraping the palms of her hands against the rough concrete. Her actions made his skin crawl, he wanted to burn his clothes and bathe in acid to expel her scent. She cried out and cradled her hands into her lap, they were now bleeding and small pebbles were embedded in some of the cuts. Rough hands grabbed her chin, forcing her to look up. His primary barked at him making shaky and begin to feel feverish; it was hard trying to hold back the urge to shift. Dean eyes flashed amber gold and his canines were now extended. "Why did the fates give me someone weak like you? Danny was right to have beaten you." Dean lifted his hand and smacked her with the back of his hand. Sophie cried out and was now on the floor face down sobbing, holding her cheek. His primary howled in anguish; Dean's insides felt like they were being ripped apart. But he didn't care, all he felt was pure rage, it felt exhilarating, pure frenzy. She looked up at him with her big chocolate eyes. Sophie looked like a mess, her cheek was swollen and bruised, and her lip was split open. Once again his primary howled and submitted. Dean grinned in satisfaction. Dazed Sophie looked at the one she called mate and felt as if her heart was being torn out. He was supposed to be her mate, the one to protector. And no he was nothing, just the bastard who impregnated her. Sophie hardens her heart and composes herself. Her number one priority is her baby. The rest of the men walked through the door and stepped over her and someone's knee jammed into her back, forcing her to lie on her stomach. Kell. Her strength was nothing compared to Kell's; Sophie whimpers in pain as she tries her best to push herself off her stomach. "N-no." She stuttered helplessly. He looked down at her growled. "Seriously Dean, you picked her out of all people; at least Eris has a backbone, this one is a fucking marshmallow," Kell roughly yanked Sophie up and threw her inside her house making her fall on her side. "Stay, bitch." He sneered. Seeing Kell shove Sophie made Dean laugh; he opened the car door and shoved the keys into the ignition and started the car. The guys followed and they were on the street in minutes. "What the fuck is up with Gina, asking for a fucking foot massage? Do I look like a fucking servant? The nerve of that woman." Ask bellowed. "I fucking can't believe I kissed Rain! What was I thinking agreeing to that stupid bet? As soon as I walk in the house Rain was already nagging, telling me to do this and to that." Kanati said in aggravation. Dean laughed at all of them. "I got a good smack in and Sophie's face was priceless." As soon as those words left his mouth, realization smacked him on the face. Hard. "What the fuck did I just do? I fucking slapped my mate!" He jerked the wheel of the car and drove back to the house. While the others who as well snapped back to reality began fretting and growling. *** "Oh my goodness Sophie!" Rain screamed as she ran to her side. Her body was aching all over, but was more concerned about her baby; she prayed to God that no harm came to her baby and if there was no baby than... She'll find some way to break this mate bond and leave Dean for good because her primary animal was hurt and betrayed. She was gently helped up off the floor and was led to the kitchen. The rest of the women gasped at her condition. It must be bad, but she didn't really care. Right now she needed to get out of here. "What's gotten into them?" Neith asked cuddling Junior. They all shrugged. Sophie saw Roxana holding her glowing hand towards her eye; guessing Ajax took a swing at her too. Roxana looked over at her and held her hand up to heal her, but Sophie shook her head no refusing to be healed. "I'm fine, I just want to leave." Gina wrapped her arms around Sophie's shoulder and gave her an encouraging smile. "You got that right." Rain snapped her finger and they all appeared in a swamp like place, it was beautiful, but what surprised Sophie were the tree houses that were high up in the tall trees covered in vines. Birds sang and frogs croaked the soft lullaby of the bayou. "Where are we?" Sophie asked as she held onto Gina who was still smiling at her giving Sophie the type of encouragement she needed. She was not weak; she was her own kind of strong Dean was wrong, and she's going to prove that. "We're at a good friend of mine." Rain cups her hands and whispers into them and light green ball floated out of her hands and Rain began to follow it with the rest in tow. Sophie for once was at peace here, she had no worries or pain. She was just Sophie. She removed Gina's arm from her shoulders and held her hand instead. She looked at the other women and they all no longer looked tense, but relaxed and calm. Junior who was in Neith's arms was fast asleep sucking his thumb. Looking ahead Rain walked along with the globe through a tree making Sophie freeze. Literally the goddess walked through a solid tree; taking a long breath she decided not to question anything, but to trust her instincts and walked through. On the other side, it was bright and the sun was covered by a beautiful canopy of green trees. Three women were waiting, legs far apart and hands on the hilt of their swords ready to attack. Once they spotted Rain they smiled and walked up to them, embracing all four women with warm hugs they ushered them in a handmade lift, taking them high up to the tree houses. Sophie was amazed at how a place like this could exist. There were birds of all kinds and color flew above their heads, elephants and tigers running around in harmony. It was perfect. That was until a huge butterfly landed on Sophie's head and she ducked for cover. The girls laughed at her and began walking to what looked like the main house, it was the largest here. "Welcome and make yourselves at home, please." Spoke the tallest out of the three. She was tall, tan and had long hair with some pieces that were braided with flowers connected to them. She was flawless. *** "Keep checking!" Dean yelled as he flipped the table it the gaming room, sending computer parts everywhere. His mind cannot grasp as to what happened; he felt possessed by pure rage and the next he was back to normal remembering everything he did, especially the devastated look Sophie gave him when he hit her. He had no control over his body! Dean wanted to cut off his own fucking hand for doing something so cynical and cruel to the only woman he loved and now she's gone. Forever and so were the other women. Rain was nice enough to leave a letter calling them all assholes and to fuck off, but that didn't make any of them feel better. Ask dragged himself through the door, he looked distraught; his complexion was no longer a healthy tan but a sickening gray color as if were about to throw up. "I fucked up man; I said the most hurtful things to Gina. And now I have no fucking clue where she is; if she, Junior and my unborn child are ok! I flashed to mys and she wasn't there, she's not in Texas. Fucking nowhere, what the hell came over me, all she asked was for a foot rub and I called her needy and fat. She's none of those things." The god just kept talking when Kanati walked in the room with a defeated Ajax. The Shifter looked like shit his clothes were disarray, his hair was stuck up in every direction. "I called her a bitch, and she slapped me and I punched her! I don't hit women, much less my mate. Damn it to Zeus!" Kanati was silent; he only shook his head and kept his eyes to the ground. Suddenly his head snapped up. "Do you think it was the Olympians?" They all were quite until Dean and Kell growled. "Eris." They said in unison. Without thinking he flashed to the last place he would ever go. Eris' temple. *** Yawning, Sophie quietly got up and left the hut, where the others continued sleeping. The Amazonian women were so nice and welcoming the three main leaders Tecmessa, Prygomache and Phoebe were so wonderful. Well Tec was on the more serious side, but had this aura of serenity; it allured Sophie into wanting to get close to the woman. Walking around she sighed and couldn't help but think about Dean. A tear escaped from the corner of her eye and roughly wiped it away. She swore no more tears after the long cry she allowed herself to have in the shower. But she was so emotional, any little thing would set her off and she was always hungry. Before she went to bed she had a big bowl of strawberries with honey. Could she really be pregnant? If so she really needs to ask Rexana to train her, because after the incident with the slimy thing, Dean and Kell earlier made her see how vulnerable she really was. If she was going to fight, or in case of an attack she had to be ready for anything and everything, now that Dean was no longer by her side. Her inner animal purred to comfort her. Surprisingly she's been making a lot of appearances, letting Sophie know that she wasn't alone and no longer human, but immortal. Meaning her baby will come out immortal. Would he or she look more like her or Dean? Why did Dean compare her to Eris? Did he really mean what he said? She wasn't weak; she was human before and was never taught how to defend herself. Her mother said violence was never the answer, but all that changed now that she might be expecting. Her primary growled in agreement, her baby was her main priority. "Little one, you seem troubled." Spoke Tecmessa, startling Sophie. Her heartbeat was loud in her ears from the sudden adrenaline rush and she had the sudden urge to cry. Shaking her head Sophie looked up at the tall beautiful Amazonian woman and smiled trying to be polite. "I'm..." Sophie wanted to say she was fine, but with Tecmessa standing I front of her she was compelled to say the truth. "I'm weak and I'm scared of being attacked again. Just recently this green creature attacked me and I was able to blast it away, but it took a while. What if there were more? I would've been dead. And I might be pregnant and if I am I need to know how to fight back to protect my baby." Sophie leaned her forearms against the wooden bars of the balcony in front of her and sighed looking around seeing all the animals sleeping and a large fire is crackling under them. It was all peaceful, but she doesn't feel at peace. Tecmessa chuckles, her straight white teeth gleam and her hair long brown hair was now flowing in the night wind, making Sophie a little jealous of the women. She made looking flawless easy, and she was darn good at it too. "Little one you can do anything, I feel a lot of power radiating off you, and it's you who's holding yourself back. I will teach you. You are a part animal correct?" Tecmessa asks still smiling. Sophie nods; next thing she knew she and Tecmessa were on the ground in the middle of a large arena, it was huge and spacious. Vines caressed the seats and the moon gleamed down on them. It was pretty dark too making her squint, trying to locate the Amazonian woman. "This place is an arena that we use for training and annual competitions. Usually the torches are lit, but you being a shifter you have the ability to see in the dark. Close your eyes and focus, channel your powers and picture clarity." Tecmessa said. Her voice was close and soft. Sophie breathed and did as instructed; she felt her body slightly grow warm, as if she were wrapped in a warm blanket. Trusting herself and her abilities she opened her eyes and everything looked clear as day. Smiling up at Tecmessa she saw the pride on the woman's face making Sophie's smile stretch even wider. Tecmessa snaps her fingers and the torches turned on. The arena looked sort of romantic, everything was glowing and bright. She saw weapons hanging off wooden racks and obstacle courses that didn't look very safe, but nonetheless Sophie would be willing to try if asked. "Ok let's start with basic fighting skills after mastering the basic it will get harder from there. At any time you feel like giving up, do not because your enemies will not give you a break, they will kill you on the spot and look for any kind of weak spot. I will not go easy on you even if you are pregnant. As of right now I am not your teacher but your enemy, let us begin." Doubt was bubbled in Sophie's stomach, but this was all for her and her possible baby's health. Looking at now serious Tecmessa, she nodded and was unexpectedly knocked down, falling flat on her back. She got up only to have Tecmessa knock her back down. Getting up once more and Tecmessa attacked only to have Sophie twirl out of her the way, but Tecmessa's fist make contact with Sophie's cheek making her grunt and fall to the floor once more. It hurt so much, but with the help of her inner animal she was not only able to heal and recover faster, but both of them relished in the pain. Getting up Sophie swipe the dirt off her hands and looked up at Tecmessa and smirked. "Give me all you got, my ex hits harder than you." Tecmessa chuckled and went to punch Sophie only to have her fist shoved in the opposite direction, her own fist connected with Tecmessa's jaw. It didn't knock her back but it did surprise the woman, she bows her head in respect and went back to her original stance. Sophie observed the woman and copied her stance Tecmessa smiled and nodded and struck once more. *** Rain slowly rose from her bed and stretched her sore limbs. She didn't get an ounce of sleep she was still hurting inside from Kanati's words. Walking over to the others she shakes their shoulders attempting to wake them up, but failed. She was able to wake Junior, who eagerly went to her and raised his chubby arms, signaling Rain to carry him. "Come on little guy let's go explore a little, shall we?" She said to the small toddler. In response he giggles and claps his hands together. Rain heads to the lift with Junior, only to hear grunting and the clashing of swords. Curiosity got the best of her and made her way to the huge arena where the noise was coming from. Entering, walking up the second level where the balcony was, she saw three women against one. Fight looked intense, the three had no mercy against the small woman and gave her hell, but the woman held off and gave them a taste of their own medicine when they were struck by a whip or slashed by her sword. The three women were not against playing dirty and used elements as a form of attack, yet the single woman against the three retaliated sending the women back, making them fall flat on their backs. The woman shifted into a white snow leopard and roared; a white glow began to spread from the center of what was once a woman, now a leopard throughout her whole body and grew triple her original size and roared once more making the arena tremble. The three women evilly smirked, dropped all weapons and held hands, in their place was a large lioness, similar size of the leopard and it collide with into the leopard only to be flipped into the air. The lioness landed on its feet and ran to the leopard once again, this time the leopard ran towards the lioness and both collided and scratches and bites were given and received. Their tossing, turning and trashing made the sand that covered the arena floor come up and both leopard and lioness were hidden from sight. Rain was biting her nails wanting to know the outcome of the fight, whether the leopard or the lioness would come out the victor. "What are you doing?" Gina shouted behind her. Rain yipped and clutched Junior to her body. Turing around she glared at Gina and her friend kissed her good morning on cheek then kissed her son, he wanted Gina to carry him, but she was too pregnant, so Rain pointed to the chair behind them and Gina sat down and Junior was placed on her lap. He placed his hand over his mother's belly and laid his head on it as well. Rain couldn't help the awws from coming out of her mouth. "Why are you over here?" Gina asked looking up at Rain. Jabbing her thumb over her shoulder, Rain pointed to the still ongoing fight behind her. Gina gave a silent 'oh' and Rain joined her friend and sat next to her. "It's getting good, it's three against one. But get this the one going against the three women is winning." Rain said excitedly. Gina looked into the arena and saw a lioness and a leopard. Confused she looked back at Rain. "But their animals, not women." Rain gave Gina a bored look. "They morphed into animals' genius." "But there are two, not four animals." Gina said innocently and still very confused. Rain slapped the center of her forehead. "The three women held hands and they turned into on animal the lioness, the one woman alone turned into the leopard." Gina slapped Rain on the leg. "Why didn't you say so in the first place?" Groaning Rain ignored her very abusive friend and went back to observing the fight. *** She was tired and downright dirty from the long hours of fighting. But one thing is for sure, she wasn't going to give up. Not when she's so close to winning. Clawing away at the lioness, whom was Tecmessa, Prygomache and Phoebe combined. They played dirty and so was she, they clawed and she clawed harder, they bit Sophie bit back harder. They made her into a new kind of Sophie, she was no longer afraid, she was no longer weak. She was stronger, quicker and in control, especially of her powers. She felt invincible. Hissing at the sharp pain on her shoulder Sophie liked it and growled at the lioness and swiped at her making her long claws connect with their face. The lioness was now wounded and weak, it was Sophie's opportunity to strike, and hard. She will win. Ramming her head into the lioness' side, it was now on the floor and Sophie leaped on top if it and clamped her mouth over the lioness' neck. Each time it moved Sophie would bite harder and harder. Slowly the lioness was weakened and no longer one animal but three women. Sophie roared at them and went to her corner and shifted making clothes appear back on her body as well. Limping over to them she helped them up and each smiled and looked at her in pride and admiration. They bowed and walked away from her one by one, the last one Phoebe hugged her and squealed. She was the smallest out of the three, yet towered over Sophie. She had pin straight hair, almond eyes and the friendliest smile Sophie had ever seen. They clicked automatically after they were properly introduced. Born Into Darkness Ch. 14 "I'm so proud of you Sophie!" Phoebe chanted. She rubbed hands up and down Sophie's arms then walked away to join the other two women who were waiting by the exit conversing with each other. Sophie sighed and began to walk off when small arms wrapped around her legs. She froze and looked down, seeing Junior laughing and waiting to be carried. Sophie did just that and saw Gina and Rain heading her way with shocked expressions. Rain of course spoke first. "Holy fucking cow! That was you all a long? How did you do all of that? No before has anyone been able to defeat Tecmessa, Prygomache and Phoebe ever. Oh my goddess I think I'm about to faint." Gina punches Rain and smiles at Sophie. "I'm very impressed and proud of you. I knew you had it in you." Sophie blushed at the compliments. "Shucks guys, I don't know what to say." "Whew, Sophie how about to do us all a favor and take a shower, you are one funky monkey." Roxana said as she walked up to them along with Neith who wore a black tank top, tight jeans, pumps, big gold hoops with her name in them and bandana on her head while the rest of her hair was in loose waves. Sophie smirked. "Wow you do take this whole Latina thing seriously... Alright I'm leaving to shower; I'll see you guys in a bit." *** Marching down the marble hall Dean was starving for blood; Eris' blood. An old woman walked out the main door and gasped when she saw him. Her hand was over her mouth and her gray eyes were beginning to tear up. "I-it's you? M-m... You need to leave. Sophie isn't here, she's with the Amazonian women, only confront her after you find the Nordic god, she needs time to heal, and she will come to her senses when you and she are face to face. Please be patient with her it will be hard to regain back her trust, there will be doubts. But you both were meant to me. Leave now." Dean was dazed for a second. But nodded in agreement, she looked like a women who can be trusted, he sensed no evil. "Kyros," The old woman whispered. "You might want to bring Sophie a very big fruit salad mostly strawberries with a lot of honey, you'll thank me." She then smiled. Nodding Dean flashed himself back to his house. The men were all in the same spot he last saw them in when he left. They all stood up straight and looked at him for answers. "I didn't confront Eris, but I was told the women are with the Amazonian women, they'll be safe there, I know that for sure. But we need to go fetch Hame and let the women cool off, and then we go get them." He said rubbing his temples. All the men were tense, but nodded in agreement. "Good, now let's go get the god and get our women back. But first I have to get some artillery when I face Sophie." Dean ran to the kitchen and grabbed a bowl, fruits and honey then began cutting them up. Once he was done he placed plastic wrap on the top to sealing it. Walking back to the room and the men laughed at him. Shrugging it off Dean began to gear up. "I'm not going back to Sophie empty handed; I don't want to be in the dog house forever, for what I did and said." All the men froze and ran out the room and into the kitchen. He heard Ask yell 'Don't take the watermelon and peanut butter or I will fucking kill you.' Dean shook his head at his idiot friends. His mind went back to Sophie he tried to talk to her through their link, but she blocked him. He certainly didn't teach her that, nor could he read her mind. He got nothing from her. "I'm so sorry Cupcake; I'll do anything to make it up to you." Dean walked into their room to get his phone charger he left in the bathroom. Just as he was about to walk out he knocked something onto the floor. Looking down he saw pink sticks on the floor. Crouching down he picked them up and inhaled sharply. "No it can't be." Dean said out loud. This was the last thing he needed. Another situation to add to his plate, which was quite, frankly was very full. Why did that have to happen now? Was he even ready for that? "What can't be?" Kell asked as he munched on a bag of lays chips. Dean didn't say anything, only held up the sticks to Kell. Kell jumped back in disgust. "Get that away from me, last I checked I had a penis not a vagina." Growling Dean fisted Kell's shirt in his hands and shoved him against the bathroom wall. "Sophie's pregnant." Born Into Darkness Ch. 15 Her stomach churned in the most awful way; as if there were very agitated butterflies in her stomach and not in a cute way either. Bile began to rise from her stomach, making its way up Sophie's throat. Quickly covering her mouth, she sprinted to the closest tree and threw up the contents in her stomach. Groaning Sophie wiped her mouth with the back of her shaky hand. "Ugh, and here I thought I was going to have a miracle baby with none of the symptoms." Her sweaty curly hair plastered its self onto her forehead; hands clammy and unsteady. Sophie was ready to head back, until she noticed a pair of green almond shaped eyes staring at her in amusement. She placed a clammy hand over her heart. "Holy nugget in a biscuit, you scared the life out of me Prygomache." The Amazonian woman just stood there. Her short blonde hair was slightly damp, her clothes were clean and new, while Sophie had yet to shower and change. Prygomache gaze went from Sophie's eyes to her stomach causing her to squirm. "That child will be strong." Prygomache flashed in front of Sophie and placed her rather large hand onto Sophie's lower abdomen. "But if he's raised to hate he'll be the root of all evil, but if taught the ways of love and empathy he will not only harmonize the world, but become the most powerful god in all Olympus. One of the greats." The Amazonian flashed out of sight leaving Sophie confused and happy. She was happy in the fact that she knew she was having a baby, but confused as to how Prygomache prophesied about the future. Was she related to the three sisters? She sure didn't look like them. What the flip is going on? Sophie should be without a doubt comfortable with the supernatural world, but having someone predict her child's future was the icing on beignet. Was her baby really going to be all powerful? She was going to have to raise this baby herself. Dean wasn't here and neither were her parents. Never has she felt so lost and vulnerable. Tears ran down her cheeks as she slid down to the floor using the tree as support. "Oh mom, I wish you were here, you'd know what to do. I'm all alone and I'm scared that this baby might end up evil and unloved. I'm so scared." Sophie pulled her knees up, rested her forehead against them and used her arms to over her face and unleashed more tears. She felt as if she were again alone in the world, like when her parents died and she entered into the foster care system. None of the girls would play with her and none her family members came to claim her. Sophie was again that scared little girl. Pathetic and alone. Maybe there was something wrong with her. Like she was cursed to never be happy, or was the universe's designated rag doll. Sophie always got the short end of the stick. Why her? What did she ever do to deserve such a crappy life? She always made sure to be kind, to smile and look at the bright side in anything and everything. Always helped the less fortunate and gave more than originally asked; opened her heart once more after Danny only to get hurt and now pregnant. Where's the bright side in that? She was tired of staying positive it was time to sulk a little; some time to herself. She deserves to be selfish for once. But as she looked down at her little bump, Sophie saw that she couldn't afford to be selfish she had to take care of the baby growing inside her. Her precious baby. Pride and joy made her heart swell; Sophie was going to raise the world's sweetest baby. He will be another addition to the Valentine family; he'll be so handsome and a gentleman. Mama's little boy. Show him what's right and wrong. The world is too cruel; innocence is easily corrupted by evil. She isn't going to allow anything happen to her baby. Over her dead body. The last thing Sophie wants is for her baby to become the next demon spawn. She would never allow that. She would pinch her son's earlobe so hard and drag him out of hell and spank him no matter how old he was. Who was she kidding she would never spank her baby; she didn't have the heart to. But she sure can threaten to, who's going to call her bluff. Certainly not her baby, he wouldn't dare to back talk to her. Smiling, Sophie realized her mother's words were correct once again; looking at the bright side was the key to happiness. "I'll make you proud mom and dad; you'll have the world's greatest grandchild." Slowly getting up, Sophie brushed herself off and took a big breath and felt the tension leave her body. Exhaling she began making her way back to the house to freshen up and find something to eat, for her and her little guppy. Looking down Sophie rubbed her lower stomach and smiled. "You have all my love to yourself now my little guppy. Let's got get clean and eat, mommy is very hungry." * Dean roared in anguish and rage. He was ready to kill; he never craved blood so badly until now. His Sophie was pregnant with his child! And he struck her! He wasn't worthy to even be the same realm as her. He lost all control. His head swayed in Kell's direction; seething rage coursed through his body. Kell! He planted his fucking knee on Sophie's back! Squishing her and the baby! Sprinting towards Kell head on Dean was ready to rip him to shreds; stopped by a strong force, it pushed him down onto his back. Dean tried to break free, but it was useless. Vulnerable. Something Sophie must've felt at the time. His Primary was seething with rage, pacing back and forth ready to pounce at the opportunity of being released to look for their mate. Looking around the room he saw Kanati with his hand out and eyes glowing. The god was one sly son of a bitch. He was next to die, after Kell. "You're next you dipshit." Dean growled as he kicked his foot against the still present shield. "Get a grip, this isn't you Ky." the god said. Ask who entered the room next whistled, making them look in his direction. "Can someone tell me what the fuck is going on?" He shouted. Dean's eyes flashed gold. "Sophie's pregnant." He tried to blast has way through the shield only to it rebound, striking him on the chest. It hurt like a bitch, but he was too pissed to care. Ask and Kanati inhaled sharply, while Kell cursed and raked a hand through his hair. "Fucking hell!" Kell bellowed as he punched the wall closets to him. His fist went right through the wall, as if it were flimsy cardboard. "I fucking had my knee on her back!" Abruptly Ajax walks through the door bloodied, holding a katana in one hand while wiping the blood off his nose with the back of his hand. Bruise adorned his face, neck and body; clothes were torn his breathing was ragged and his eyes wild with uncertainty. "We have company." Without a second thought Dean went to his closet and under a pile of clothes were a set of dual pistols. Cocking them back he saw the men already fighting a mob of creatures. The same slime thing that attacked Sophie. His primary begged to be released ready to kill, but Dean craved the need to rip something in half. And using his anger at an advantage he felt his powers creep its way throughout his body. "This is for Sophie, you dirty fucks." *** Sophie moaned in delight as soon as she walked into the kitchen. The women were cooking breakfast and a nice steamy pot of coffee was calling her name. Making a bee line towards the dark liquidy goodness only to be stopped by Roxana, she snatched the pot of coffee and went to grab a mug. Pouting at the goddess Sophie tried to give her the best puppy dog look she could conjure only making the rest of the woman laugh. "Sophie, Prygomache told us the news. Congrats, but it also means no more coffee. You of all people should know that that's bad for the baby, especially at such an early stage." Gina said as she fed Junior another spoonful of what looked like mashed bananas. Looking down at her bump that was beginning to look noticeable, especially now that she wore a white t-shirt that clung to her body; she was going to look like a swollen flea by the time nine months come around. An arm was placed on her shoulders and guided her to a seat in the kitchen. A plate of pancakes with eggs and bacon were placed in from of her along with a cup of apple juice. Sophie pouted once again. "I don't like applejuice." "Ay pro dios! Actua como nena." [Jesus, you act just like a little girl] Neith said walking in Sophie's direction with a cup of what looked like orange juice, but when Sophie took a sip, she knew right away it was passion fruit. "Happy now?" Eagerly nodding Sophie began to eat, almost devouring her food in seconds. When she was done eating the last bit of bacon and eggs she looked up and saw the girls stare at her with awe. Rain giggled behind her hand while Gina and Neith smiled. Roxana on the other hand had a mouthful of coffee and her eyes widened like two tea cup plates. Heat rushed straight to Sophie's cheeks. "I'm sorry I was so hungry and it looked so good." "It's the child's doing." Spoke a voice making them all jump. Phoebe laughed as she grabbed an apple off the counter and bit into it. Sophie liked this sister; Phoebe was always in her own world, always happy. "What about my baby?" The Amazonian smiled. "Since the child continues to grow inside you, you will become hungrier, moodier and all sorts of things. There was one this woman who took shelter here too, not that long ago, she shared a case similar to yours, anytime she felt threated anyone who would be even three feet from her would fall asleep." The women gasped and took three steps away from Sophie. Gina raised her hand. "Uhm, that won't happen to Sophie will it?" "That's crazy!" Roxana commented as she shoved a powdered doughnut into her mouth. Phoebe shrugged. "I don't know. But I do know these types of pregnancies last for a couple months, not the like humans who usually have to wait nine. Sophie, you might have a good six months maybe five." Instinctively Sophie placed a hand over her bump. "Hm, I don't know how I feel about that. Isn't that too soon? Are you positive?" From the corner of her eye Sophie saw Roxana about to shove another doughnut in her mouth. "Rox, you better finish chewing that doughnut you have in your mouth and have an actual breakfast or else you'll be the first to fall asleep." Sophie said narrowing her eyes. She heard nervously laugh and slowly lowered the treat and reached for something else. The Amazonian snickered behind her apple then nodded. Wow. She'll only experience her pregnancy for only a couple of months. It was a relief yet it sucked knowing she wasn't going to get the full experience of carrying a baby. "Oh, don't make that face; I carried Junior for six almost seven. Trust me when I say this, five to six months is going to feel like a life time. You'll want him or her out by the third." Gina said smiling. Sophie could only nod at her friend's words before she felt the same sensation she felt earlier. Covering her mouth she ran to the bathroom and once again puked out all the contents from her stomach. "Oh did I mention the symptoms such as morning sickness actually last about a week or so, you should be good after that. I made sure there was an abundant supply of crackers and ginger ale." Phoebe said and flashed out. Sophie felt hands rub her back, she wished for once that they were Dean's only to have Neith's hand, snake down to her stomach. "You're going to have a handful there. Don't worry, I'll be you're coach and be there to help you through the birth, I'm doing the same with Gina, she's about to pop any second." Neith said flipping her hair away from her face. Sophie took the wet wipe that was handed to her and wiped her mouth and looked up and gave the girls a watery smile. "Thanks guys." * "I'm so bored. I want to go back to work." Sophie pouted when she failed to scratch her cheek, only to be impossible while being wound up in Gina's knitting yarn. Neith jerked her head in her direction. "Ew going back to that dinky place and helping sick people?" the goddess' nose wrinkled in disgust. How can she say that? That place was literally her second home. Sophie would sleep in the extra rooms when she needed a place to crash. No one knew except Mandy and a couple of the staff members. They offered her their place, but she didn't want to impose. "Yes, the hospital. It's my job, I have nothing to do. No offence Gina I love sitting here and helping out with knitting, but it's not my thing." Gina shrugged and went back to knitting. Roxana was tapped the flat end of her pocket knife against her chin as her eerie eyes looked up at the sunny sky. "How about working here? There's an infirmary here." Sophie sighed. "Yes, for animals. Last time I checked I was a nurse for people, not a vet assistant." "Oh, someone is getting a little cranky. Why don't you go take a nap?" Rain suggested as she played with Junior's hair; giving him little pigtails all over his head using tiny hair bands. Junior didn't complain at all; the child was too busy eating a slice of watermelon. A nap did sound good, but she didn't want to be those lazy pregnant women who sits and does nothing. It was also not good to be inactive while pregnant, it makes birthing the baby more difficult and painful. A sudden shriek caused Sophie jerk up at attention. Rain grabbed Junior and ran behind Neith, who didn't look happy over the fact that baby drool was now running down her shirt. "Ay que te pasa?" [Hey, what's your problem?] She used her powers to change her shirt into a cleaner one. Without a word Rain pointed to the floor. All of them looked to where she pointed to and saw a small mouse innocently sniffing around. Sophie laughed at Rain and the others joined, all except Rain. "It's just a mouse. Now move before I drown in Junior's spit." Neith waved Rain away with her rhinestone nail file. Bright sparkles appeared in front of them and next thing they knew the three sisters were in front of them. Lachesis spotted Sophie and squealed in delight. Two sisters winced at their sister's action. "Lachesis, please behave." Klotho said in her usual monotone voice. Her sea blue eyes locked onto Sophie and actually smiled. "Sister, we saw the news. Sorry we're a bit late." She said gracefully walking towards Sophie and cupped her cheek. Atropos peered over her sister's shoulder and stared at Sophie's belly as if it were an alien then her eyes shifted to Gina's huge belly. The Goddess actually paled, she gripped her scissor tight as if it were a teddy. "Stare a little harder, you'll see it move." Gina said without looking up from her knitting. Atropos' eyes widened. "Really?" Lachesis gasped and smacked her on the arm and walked over to Sophie and dropped to her knees. Sophie shook her head. "No, you're going to get your dress dirty." Ignoring her words Lachesis placed her hands over Sophie's belly and watched in wonder. "Oh, I feel it. He's going to be badass with the most charming smile, a cheeky little thing." Klotho placed her hands above her sister's and smiled once again. This was a rare thing to see; when Sophie first met the sister's, especially Klotho, she thought that the goddess hated her. But that's just how she was until she warmed up to people. "Oh boy he's going to be a handful, I wish you luck sister he's going to be a lot like his father." Once those words left her lips the air around them got tense. Sophie's heart clenched. Dean may be the father, but she was not letting him back in; and even if she considers it he'll have to do a whole lot of begging and couch sleeping before she'll let him even hold her hand or even sleep in the same room. Gina's hand found Sophie's and squeezed. "I know you don't want to hear it, but you should at least tell him that you're ok. I told Ask because of Junior and my baby girl, he has the right to know." Tears blinded her. Gina was right, but what Dean did was so wrong and the same goes for Kell they both promised her that they were going to protect her. They were her family. "He was supposed to protect me and keep me safe. What he did is inexcusable, I can't forgive him and even if I do I'll always have that in the back of my head. What if he does it again and hurts our baby?" She said looking down at her bump. Neith lifted Sophie's face, making her look into her eyes. "Hermana [sister] Gina is right, Rain and Roxana did the same with their hubbies, and you should do the same. Just let him know you and the baby are ok. It'll do you some good." Her heart clenched again. Her inner animals purred and mewled in agreement. She should give it a shot, just a few words and that's it, short and simple. A sudden nervousness rumbled in her stomach. Sophie was all of a sudden scared and nervous. What if he was still in that demonic phase? What if he rejects us or if she melts all over again? No she has to and will be strong; she has a baby to rise. Sophie attempted to get up only to have Gina's yarn in the way. Everyone laughed while she struggled. "I'm appalled, Sophie was able to take on my sisters, and here I am seeing her struggle all because of string?" Tecmessa smirked and slowly began to walk away, not before nodding her head in the sister's direction and they in return did same action. Roxana flicked her wrist and Sophie was free. Right as she was about to open her mouth she hiccupped; the unexpected happened. Bubbles and glitter escaped her mouth making her and the others gasp. "Should I be worried?" She asked. Rain squealed and ran with Junior in her arms to pop the bubbles. "Mira nena [look girl] they're just bubbles." Neith said while glaring at Rain. "I don't think you have anything to worry about Sophie, I don't sense anything wrong, and it's just a new symptom." Sophie nodded and rubbed her belly. "Ok, I'm going to go talk to him, please try not to kill each other." Hiccupping once more bubbles and glitter came out once again. Rain bit her lip trying to suppress the urge, while Neith scolds her. A whimper escapes the goddess' lips and once more Rain runs to pop them. Lachesis took Junior and gave him a raspberry on the cheek making the baby laugh. "Ew its drooling and its stinky!" Atropos whined in disgust. * Dean wound his arm around the fucker's neck and ripped its head from its body, but it was still moving. "Burn them!" Kanati shouted as he held his palm out and shot flames out of his hand. From the corner of his eye he saw Kell struggle his way out of a mosh pit of those slime things. His brother was becoming more and more creative by the eons; then again even while growing up Thanatos did like to mess with the evils of the underworld, not caring who he hurt. Stretching out his arms he yelled. "Is that all you got brother?" The Shifter was the first to complain. "Dean, now is not the time to pull an Odysseus please." Ask laughed as he ripped the creature's limbs and watched it squirm on the floor. "I would ask for a new house or a lot of air fresheners because these things stink; or its Kell or Kanati who's farting up a storm. Remember the last time that happened it was Roxana's turn to cook and she made chilly that sent them both to the bathroom with the shits." The god groaned. "Yeah I'll admit it. But that goes to show women who fight better than they cook should stay the fuck away from the kitchen. At least I didn't shit on myself." "You guys just won't forget that one ever it was one fucking time." Kell said slicing his way towards them. Kanati scoffed. "You fucking liar, you're always farting I'm not sharing a tent with you when we go get Heim. I swear my eyebrows almost burnt off last time." Born Into Darkness Ch. 15 Ask bellowed in laughter as he twisted the limbs off one of the creatures. "How about we force feed Kell some chilly and have my lighter by his asshole and burn these fuckers to the ground?" Dean wasn't in the mood to laugh, all he feels is anger and resentment, and until he gets Sophie back he won't feel better. Letting his powers warm him from the inside out he struck all creatures at once, leaving behind a burnt mark on the floor where they all stood. "Get your shit packed and ready, let's go get Heimdall. The quicker we get him the quicker I can get to Sophie." Dean said flashing on his gear the right clothes. The mood in the room turned serious in second the tension was so dense it would take a chainsaw to cut through it. The others were getting ready as quickly, and as soon as they were done he'll flashed to where their powers would be non-existent. "Dean?" He inhaled sharply. His heart clenched making it hard to breath. That voice made him stumble back against the nearest wall. For the first time in a while Dean's eyes began to water. "Fuck man, what is it?" Kell asked shaking him roughly. It was her. He didn't know whether to jump for joy or feel scared. Was she ok? Was she eating enough for her and the baby? Are they safe? He wanted to go to her so badly, but he knew she needed sometime to herself. His hands itched to wrap his arms around her waist, to kiss her button nose, he missed hearing her laugh, or small toes worming under him because she was cold. Her feet were so tiny, like her soft and gentle hands when she would play with his hair or rub his back. He really fucked up. What's the point of being a powerful good if somehow someone like Eris always finds ways to mess with him? "Sophie? Baby, are you ok?" Dean asked, his voice quivered; his pulse raced he wanted to desperately see her just to see that she was ok. "I'm, fine. I just wanted to let you know that everyone is safe. We're in the Amazon." Her sweet soft voice was music to his ears. He missed her beyond words. "And- and the baby?" He has never felt so scared. What if she lost the baby after Kell planted his knee on her back? Anger ran through his like lava, but now wasn't the time to get mad. "You know?" She asked softly. "I saw the tests in the bathroom, please tell me you and the baby are ok?" He asked urgently. There was a small pause making Dean tense. "Mi amor?" "You called me my love." Dean smiled, knowing she was probably fiddling with her fingers trying to hide her blush. "Our baby is fine; he's currently making me hiccup bubbles and glitter at the most random times. But Neith said it was normal, she's keeping an eye on us." Sophie chuckled softly, making Dean sigh in content. At least his mate was enjoying it over there. "A boy? We're having a boy?" Dean slid down the wall he was leaning on and rubbed his face. He was having a boy. A boy. He hoped that he looked more like his mother and inherits her compassion and love. "Yes, we are. How are you and Kell doing?" She asks nervously. Did she still fear us? But nonetheless Dean was more than happy that she still cared for their wellbeing. "We're good baby. Sophie I'm so sorry, I didn't mean any of that I'm sorry please you have to believe me, I was not myself when everything went down." Dean pleaded. For a good two minutes it was quite making Dean growled in frustration. He knew he pushed too hard and now he lost his chance- "Dean, I understand where you're coming from, but you could've hurt the baby and I'm still a little banged up. Honestly I'm scared to home come to the both of you. I don't know if you'll do it again. What will happen if you lose control around the baby after he's born? I don't know what's going to happen as of right now, but my baby is my first priority." Sophie spoke in a stern tone surprising Dean. Every last word that came from Sophie echoed in his mind and slashed at his heart, making it harder and harder to breath. "So that's it you're going to keep me from seeing my child?" He hears Sophie gasp. "No, never. But as of right now it's best for me and the baby stay here while you and the guys cool off, plus you guys are going after Heim, last time I checked pregnant women don't climb mountains." Dean wanted to laugh but the heavy pain he was feeling in his chest was unbearable. Reaching Heim was going to take a good day or two and if the weather was as bad as he remembered it just might take longer. "I don't want to lose you Sophie. I'm scared that I already have. Things will never be the same anymore." He whispered bowing his head down in defeat. He heard her sigh. "Dean, I love you will all my being, when I first met you, you saw me as this broken person and made me whole and now gave me the world's greatest gift, I'm carrying our son. Yes, things won't be the same and it's going to take a lot of convincing in your part to make me feel safe again because to be honest you scared me and brought back memories when I was with Danny." Dean roared and banged his first against the floor. Hearing her compare him to that low life vermin made his blood simmer. But she was right he was no better. "You need to figure out who did that to you because if they can do it once what makes you think that they won't do it again? Also you have all your powers back, use them I learned to become comfortable with them and my inner animals. Do the same, you're a powerful god be that god like before, the mighty power Kyros son of Nyx and Erebus, Night and Darkness. You are capable of anything. And to top it all off you now have a family, you're not alone baby. Please find a way to convince me you are not evil. I never want you to lay a hand on me ever again, this is your last chance don't fail me. I love you, good luck. Tell Kell to do the same I believe in you two knuckle heads I'll have food waiting for you guys just tell me when you're heading our way." Sophie blew him a kiss and cut connection with him. He's never felt so many emotions at once. Love, anger, doubt, and determination the fucking list goes on and on. Dean is going to do everything in his power to convince Sophie that she belonged to him. She was right about him hitting her. He was not in control of his emotions and actions at the time and that gave him no excuse. She was right about his powers he was so used to hardly having them before he forgot that he was a full powerful god. Closing his eyes he found his Primary pacing and growling. It was radiating determination and anger it was also as confused as him, but it was better able to recognize that it was being messed with than Dean. "Dean, snap out of it." Kell shouted shaking his body violently. Growling he shook him off and flashed them to Heim's realm. Looking around it was as cold as it was before, if not colder. His mountain gear is starting to frost and his body was becoming stiff. Out of all places why couldn't Heim pick the tropics some place warm? Not this shit hole. Twisted fuck. "What the hell is wrong with you Ky?" Kanati asked. "Sophie contacted me. We're having a boy." He said. And the guys cheered and cupped each other on the back. "Is she ok?" Kell asked nervously. Dean nodded. And Kell slightly relaxed. "She said that I have to convince her that I'm not a danger to her or the baby the same goes for you Kell." Kell fidgeted where he stood. "Fuck she's going to pull my ears off for sure. She'll never feed me either... oh shit. Dean! Who's going to cook for me?" Ask punched the god on the shoulder and looked at Dean with weary eyes. "Gina gave me the same warning. I'm not planning on losing my kids or Gina. It'll kill me. I'm with you man." Dean nodded and looked at Ajax and Kanati and they both nodded as well. "Let's start climbing; it's a long way up." He said shrugging off his book bag to take out his gear. A growl erupted throughout the mountain making the whole valley shake. Everyone looked at Kell. "It wasn't me. Although I am hungry; I could totally go for those bread things that Soph made they're killer, or her warm soup." Kell dreamily said. Growling, Dean wanted to choke Kell, but he too did miss Sophie's cooking, but most of all her; sighing he looked up at the mountain and wished they had already found Heim. "Is that why your ass is getting so big Kell, stop eating so much bread you're going to have to beach balls for ass cheeks if you continue eating like that." Kanati said making Ask and Ajax holler while Kell inhaled sharply and looked behind him to see for himself. Dean chuckled and felt some tension leave his body. * "Sophie, stop hogging up all the honey!" Gina screeched. Running to the other side of the counter with her big bowl of strawberries and honey she added another layer of honey all over the strawberries. Only to have it yanked out of her hand making her groan. "But I had it first! There's more honey in the cabinet, why take mine? You take everything that's mine it's not fair." Sophie pouted as she shoved the fruit in the mouth and licked her fingers clean. Lachesis appeared beside her and handed her another bottle of honey and she squealed in joy. The goddess looked down at Sophie's belly wanting to touch it so badly. "Let me go sit down and you can put your hands on him sissy." Sophie looked over at Gina and stuck her tongue out at her only to have her do it right back and smiled. Walking into the living room the girls were there trying to choose a movie. They argued which one to watch only to end up watching Neith's Spanish soap operas which so happened to be one of Sophie's favorite. The main character was a nanny during the day taking care of seven kids that belonged to this rich millionaire, whose wife died and at night she was an erotic dancer trying to pay off her debt to be free from her asshole boss that owned the club. By the time the show came to an end they were all screaming at the TV and angry because it was over. "Stupid Fernanda she lied to the rich guy saying that it was his baby! Who does that?" Klotho huffed as she crossed her arms over her chest. Sophie laughed and walked to the kitchen and the rest followed. She began to pull out ingredients to cook dinner and gave each something to do. Neith's eyes glowed when Sophie announced that she was making rice beans and steak along with flan for dessert. By the time they were done, all brought out the food and the whole Amazon village were mushed into their hut. Everyone was talking to one another and eating Sophie's food with gusto, when the dessert was handed out, no one spoke the whole time they ate her flan. The women were confused and asked if the food was charmed, but Sophie explained to them how it's made and ran to back to their huts to try and replicate it. "Wow that was some get-together. I've never seen you talk so much before Klotho." Neith bumped her hip against the goddess who smirked reaming quite. Gina wobbled in with a hand on her lower back. "Neith come check on the baby, she's been kicking up a storm and my back is killing me." Sophie used her powers and manifested a thermo water bag she used to help with her cramps and placed it on Gina's back. Neith's hand glowed and moved around Gina's stomach. Her perfect brows were drawn together in concentration. "It seems she wants to come out, she's shifting and preparing for the birth." Sighing Gina threw her head back. "Thank god, it's about time she comes out. I'm so tired all the time. Ask better hurry the fuck up, if so much as misses a second of our baby's birth I'm going to kill him." Sophie laughed and rubbed Gina's shoulders making her moan in delight while Lachesis was nice enough to work poor Gina's swollen feet. "I can go bring him here if you want." Rain asked as she bounced Junior in her arms, giving him Eskimo kisses. Gina's eyes lit up. "Would you please? Take Roxana with you and be safe." Rain nodded and handed Junior to Klotho who gladly took him and rocked in him her arms. Roxana shoved her last bit of flan in her mouth and nodded, flashing out with Rain. * The wind slapped Dean in the face making him grunt in annoyance as he slowly began to ascend the mountain with his pick axe while Kell was his anchor. The ice was solid making it easy to use his axe but difficult to maintain his footing. "Fucking Heim he had to be the craziest dipfuck out of all of us. Why do we need him again?" Kanati asked as he began to climb. Ask laughed darkly. "You just answered your own question, he's fucking crazy and all the gods fear him, even Zeus' bitch ass." Kell was about to say something regarding Zeus when he heard a feminine squeak. Dean jerked his head down and saw Rain flat on her back while Roxana pointed and laughed. What were they doing here? Was Sophie with them? If so he was going to have a serious talk with her about her safety, not before kissing her senseless... that's if she'll even allow him to. Ignoring the pain emitting from his chest he descended down meeting up with the rest of the group. Kanti went to go hug Rain only to be kicked in the balls and Ajax being flipped on his back against the hard ice. "Don't touch me." Rain growled aiming her pistol at the god's head. Dean looked behind them as saw no one else. "Why are you here and not with Sophie?" Rain glared at him and curled her upper lip in disgust. "I don't answer to you. But she's fine your sisters are with her. We're here for Ask; Gina is ready to have the baby." Ask didn't waste another second and flashed out leaving them with two pissed goddesses. Ajax slowly got up and looked at Roxana with desperate eyes. "Roxy, please I didn't mean to hit you. I wasn't in control of my emotions, it just happened I swear." The young shifter tried to inch his way towards her only to have her growl. "Stay away, just because I'm talking to you, doesn't mean that I forgive you. I can't bear to look at any of you, Sophie and Gina may have softened up to Dean and Ask, but I'm going to make sure that they are always being watched. They are with children and you fuckers are unstable to be around. Rain let's go we did our jobs." Roxana began to walk away only to turn back and look at each of them in the eye. All squirmed under her gaze. "What the fuck went wrong with you guys? We're supposed to be invincible, a team. How is it that the Olympians were able to manipulate you guys like mindless zombies? Sophie was broken when we got to Amazon; she didn't talk for a whole day. Gina was continuously crying night and day. You guys better fucking fix this." They all including Dean, hung their heads low. Rain roughly wiped her face and left along with Rox back to Amazon. Dean growled and began to climb without a word. Feeling more determined than ever he stabbed the axe into the ice. "We need to move. The faster we get there the faster all this shit blows over." "And to eat too, 'cause my stomach is talking and very loud." Kell groaned. Kanati shoved him to the side. "No, it's your mouth which keeps moving. Do you want some gum or something?" Dean growled and stabbed the ice harder than necessary catching the attention of the guys. "Wait the fuck up. Start climbing, takes two days to make it to the peak, and that's if the weather decides to cooperate." Ajax nodded and began climbing as well. "Dean, Sophie is ok. Even though you guys aren't necessarily talking doesn't mean she stopped loving you." Looking over at the young shifter, Dean was surprised at his words; he hardly spoke usually stood in the back listening. Nodding Dean clipped the rope to another hook. It took them the whole day for them to get to the midpoint of the mountain to set up camp. Making a fire was impossible because of the howling winds. Rubbing his hands together to warm them up; Dean thought of the time Sophie's hands were cold when she finished her shift at the hospital. Her hands were so small in his large ones and he blew hot air as he rubbed them softly trying to get them warm again. Her face glowed with love for him, it make his heart contract. Not even Eris was able to evoke such string emotions from him. Yes, he loved her, but comparing his love for Sophie to the love he had for Eris was impossible. He couldn't wait to see her and the baby. To rub her belly and feel him move knowing he was going to be strong, yet raised to be a better man then he could ever be. Sophie is going to be the best mother, hell she was meant to be a mother. She has so much unconditional love for anyone no matter who they are and they as well are drawn in and can't help but love her. His mother would love her. They were both practically the same person. Being the goddess of night people feared his mother because of all the rumors that were spread about her, most of them were true, but his mother was compassionate and caring. His father was her confidant her rock. There was not one day that he didn't see his father angry at his mother and if they ever were it would be over something silly like him leaving his weapons of the floor. If it weren't for his envious brother his parents would be aware of what was going on. If there was on person Thanatos feared it was their father. Dean wasn't going to lie their father was tough on them when they were younger, like leaving them to fend for themselves in a desert with no powers. But his father sure knew how to put them into place. Their mother too, but she played the guilt card. It was funny how his mother would play dirty like his Sophie. All she had to do was poke her bottom lip out and he'd give her his left nut sack as long as it made her happy. "You know brother; your thoughts are really loud. It's really hard trying to sleep." Kanati said as he came into his tent holding a small bag of what looked like bark and almonds. The god held the bag out to him offering him some and he plucked out an almond. "How are you able to hear my thoughts and what the hell is that, bark?" Kanati nodded and showed him. "I can only pluck out a couple words, think of it as bad reception; and you are correct, bark is very soothing and doesn't contain any calories." Dean chuckled. "You're a sick fuck you know that right?" Kanati shrugged. "Can't stop thinking about Sophie I see. You know you're right, in a matter of minutes into knowing her she grew on me, even though she reaches up to my elbow." Now laughing at the comment, it was acutely true. Sophie was extremely tiny, but with abundant love. "She may be tiny, but when she gets mad it scares the shit out of me." It was the Kanati's turn to laugh. "Yeah I've seen a smidge of that. I didn't know whether to pull you away from her or go hide behind the couch along with Kell." Dean scoffed. "Yeah, that's Sophie. Sorry about Rain." Kanati's face turned sour. "It was my fault I said some pretty nasty things to her. And to think a sad fuck like me had a chance with someone like her." Feeling bad for the god he placed a hand on his shoulder. "She'll come back; Rain has had a crush on you for years. You just never saw it; don't lose that chance now." The wind outside was growing stronger making the tents rattle. "Out of all places, Heim had to choose to live in a freaking igloo in the middle of nowhere. Seriously all this ice and cold is pissing me off." Kanati said as he shoved a handful of nuts and bark into his mouth angrily. "I've been saying the same thing-" "Fucking hell they weren't kidding, Kell I'm literally blind right now. What the hell did you eat?" Dean poked his head out the tent to see Ajax on the ground rubbing snow in his eyes. Born Into Darkness Ch. 15 Sighing he crawled out his tent with Kanati following. "What the hell is going on?" Kell came out of his next last and crossed his arms over his chest. "Kanati gave me some nasty bark shit and it was making my stomach hurt so I went to take a nap-" Ajax groaned. "He farted so bad he impaired my vision. My eyes won't stop watering. Damn Kanati did you do that on purpose?" The native god bellowed out in laughter, Dean chuckled. "I didn't do anything, Kell's fat ass found my snacks, I didn't give him shit he was the one helping himself. Serves him right, sorry you had to experience that kid." A sudden war cry made all go into serious mode. "What the hell was that?" Ajax asked as he got up pulling out the dual swords attached to his back. It was hard to see with the falling snow in the way. But there was a lot of commotion going on a few yards from them. "Could it be more of those things your brother sent after us?" Kell asked. It couldn't be because they were silent creatures with a particular scent. Whatever was in front of them had to be people. Slowly pulling out his sword Dean singled the others to do the same and waited. The noise was growing louder. Metal against metal was very distinct, so they had weapons with them. And apparently other animals, there was a lot of growling. Finally shadows appeared in front of them and revealed people, but they were made out of ice. Their eyes glowed and the weapons they carried were surprisingly metal. Why not ice? Maybe someone supplied them with the weapons. Whatever these things are is a threat. Dean and the guys knew to wait for them to attack first, but they just stood there starting at them as if waiting for a signal of some sort. "Come at me popsicle stick." Kell yelled at the man in front of him. The ice man snarled and attacked first. His blood warmed and slithered threw his body warming him up followed adrenaline. These ice soldiers proved to be hard opponents. They knew how to dish back a punch and did it well. Whenever Dean went to deliver the final blow, the ice solider would dodge and strike him back hard. "You just had to open your mouth Kell; did you not realize that we're down on man?" Ajax grunted as he was punched in the gut with the blunt end of the ice soldier's sword. Kanati was having a hard time keeping them back as well. They were doing everything in their power to maim him, but not severely injure him. Dean noticed also and stopped fighting back and placed his sword back in its sheath. "What do you want?" The ice soldier looked at him and pointed in the direction he and rest came from. Looking at the guys he saw Ajax pinned to the floor with a bruised cheek and Kell was being chained up. "Guys we follow them, they don't seem to want to hurt us." He said and Kanati agreed. Not bothering in asking them to release Kell and Ajax. Dean began walking into the snow storm. "For once I don't have a bad feeling about this. That's what worries me." Kanati whispered. * Gina's pained moans made Sophie cringe, good thing she was behind her giving her a lower back massage as Neith was checked on her dilation. "Gina you're just beginning to dilate, relax and breathe. You had Junior I'm pretty sure you can handle this one." She states as she removes her gloves. Gina grunted and threw herself back. Sophie's hands were caught in between the bed and Gina's back making her stand in an awkward position. "When are they coming? It's been hours." Gina whined. Lachesis giggled as she held a very pale Atropos who had her face buried in her sister's shoulder. "It's only been fifteen minutes, they're coming." Just as the goddess finished her sentence Rain and Roxana came back with a sweaty Ask. Sophie was a little sad that Dean wasn't with them, but it's best if he kept his distance for now. Trying to move her hands was futile so she just gave the god a wobbly smile. He ran to Gina's side and kissed her making all the women in the room 'aw'. "Ask climb on the bed behind her and let her lean on you, she'll feel better with you there." Neith pointed. Once he helped Gina sit up slowly Sophie ran to Neith side and slipped on a pair of gloves. She too checked for anything abnormal and checked Gina's blood pressure, everything seemed good. Looking up she saw Ask rub Gina's belly a whispered in her ear. It made her smile and turned away to give them privacy. Neith placed her long hair into a ponytail and helped Sophie do the same with a finger snap. A wicked smirked appeared on Sophie's lips as she looked at the goddess. Neith saw her and crossed her arms. "Que me miras? [What are you looking at?] Sophie's cheeks were hurting, but she didn't care. "You like this sort of stuff... don't lie you do." She said as she poked Neith. Slapping her hands away she walked over to the other side and huffed in annoyance. "Sophie." Hearing her name she saw Ask motioning for her. Walking to him she scrunched her brows together. "Something wrong?" The handsome god shakes his head. "You when you left with the girls Dean was devastated about his actions as well as Kell. They never meant to hurt you." Sophie looked down at her feet. "I believe him, but it doesn't excuse what they both did to me. Both promised to protect me no matter what I held them to that promise and now I can't trust them to protect me and the baby. Yes Dean is still the father, but he has to show me he won't lose control again. And sorry of I bring this up now, but Gina is scared of you as well, so don't make him look like the victim." Ask held his head low and sighed. "I know what I did to Gina was wrong, but all I'm asking is to not shut Dean out completely." Sophie nodded and went back to her corner. It was nice of Ask to defend his friend, but she didn't like that everywhere she turns people are telling her to give Dean another chance. Of course she was going to give him another chance, it's just she needs to see that Dean wants this baby as bad as she does and is willing to protect her. She may be strong enough to defend herself, but not when in a couple months when she can't even see her own toes much less fight someone. Mates are supposed to protect one another, what's the point of allowing Dean in if he might hurt her again? She never knew what it felt like to have an enemy that wanted to actually kill her. Yes there was Danny, but he wanted to possess her not kill. Now there are Gods that have more power than her that want to her hurt. Eris wants to hurt her especially after humiliating her as a human. It was all too much for her, but she's willing to look past that if Dean is willing to be at her side after she sees major improvement. Hearing Gina curse her husband and the whole universe Sophie snapped into action. Slipping on a new pair of gloves she stood beside Neith and helped assist trying to make it easier for Gina and blue handed Ask who looked as if her was ready to cry himself. "One more push Gina, the shoulders need to pass through and we're all done." Neith mumbled. Gina screamed as Ask pushed her matted hair back trying to comfort her. Neith passed her the baby girl and began to wipe her down. The baby was breathing normal and her lungs sounded clear and healthy. Looking up she looked at Gina. "Do you want to cut the cord or should I?" Gina held her hands out and Sophie passed her the scissors. There was a thump behind her startling her and as Sophie turned she saw Atropos on the floor with her sister slapping her back awake. Laughing Sophie checked the health status of the baby and handed the baby back to Gina and Ask and went to help Neith clean up. In doing that she couldn't help but smile thinking of her own baby. She hoped that Dean will be as attentive if not more like Ask was with Gina. The windows were opened wider letting air enter and so was the door. Klotho walked in with a happy junior, she handed the baby to the couple and went to help her unconscious sister. By the time they were done, everyone gathered about Gina and waited for her to announce her baby's name. Sophie was clean wearing sweats and t-shirt along with her pink piggy slippers. Gina smiled down looking down at her baby's face. "Her name is Aribelle Sophia." Sophie's eyes began to water. No one named a baby after her. Yeah it wasn't the same, but still it was an honor. "You guys really didn't have to do that." Neith hugged Sophie from the back. "Please chica, its prefect, plus I have too many girls named after me." Rain giggled. "Conceded much?" Neith scoffed. "And to think I missed you when you were gone." Sophie laughed and looked around the room. Never in her life until now had she felt at home with the people around her. There was commotion going on outside and next thing she knows the last person she ever expected to walk through the door was an annoyed Eris. "I heard Dean's bitch is knocked up. Sophie dear let me get a good look at you."