I open my eyes to see my white ceiling. My head hurts so bad that I have to squint to adjust to the light. I could hear the noise of my tv playing in the background along with the sounds of a chip bag crinkling and the crunching of chips. "Jeff must be back" I thought to myself mentally rolling my eyes. I took a deep breath and sigh and sat up to see that naruto was on, but no one was sitting at the foot of my bed watching it. I turn my head to look around in confusion. Then I hear the sound of the chip bag again. I slowly crawl to the edge of my bed only to see a man sitting on the floor leaning against my bed frame. Then I realize who it is! It's BEN! I shouldn't have summoned him here. I should have taken Jeff's word for it. Now this thing is going to kill me!
As I am freaking out inside I try to stay as calm as possible. He didn't notice me staring down at him so I try to move away as silently as I could but then it hit me. The sudden urge to sneeze. I tried to hold it back the best I could but I couldn't stop it.
"Achooo" my whole body froze.
"Bless you." He says as he breaks his gaze from the TV and moves his head up to look at me.
His red eyes meet my brown eyes and I feel my fight or flight sense start to kick in and I Scurried away and hid under my blanket.
"Please don't kill me! I didn't mean to summon you! It's just a friend told me you were real and I didn't believe it and now I do so please please please don't kill me" I beg him.
Then he started laughing, but not the maniacal laugh I would expect to hear from a murder, but a laugh that seemed genuine.
"I'm not going to kill you!" He said as he tried to stop laughing but he couldn't.
"Then why are you still here?" I question him from under the blanket.
"I'm here to watch you silly!" He chimed "it's okay to come out from under the blanket."
"I don't believe you!" I yell as I feel him try to pull the blanket from on top of me but I hold it even closer.
"You know Jeff right? I know he saved you today."
"Yeah, what about it?"
"Well Jeff is my friend. And I know all about you. I know all about Cult Z and how they are after you."
I lift my head up. He knows why they are after me? I've wondered this my whole life but I've never gotten the answer. I was always told it was just senseless killings by a cult.
"And why are they after me?" I question him.
He pauses for a second and thinks.
"Hmm I don't think I should be the one to tell you. I wasn't even supposed to meet you yet. But oh well things happen" he shrugs his shoulders
"Who is supposed to tell me then? Because I have many questions that I need answers to."
"The answers will come in time. I can promise you that."
I fully take the blanket off of me.
"Then why are you here to watch me?And who sent you?" I question him further.
"Full of questions aren't we?"
I just stare at him and don't reply. I'm annoyed.
"Well first let me introduce myself, I am Ben"
"Okay Ben, now that we know each other, tell me why you are here". I tell him sternly.
" I'm here to watch you and make sure you don't get yourself into any more trouble." He chimes and boops my nose. I scrunch my face up and swat his hand away.
"Oh kitty has claws" he says as he puts up both of his hands and backs away.
"Please just tell me what is going on."
He sighs and sits on the edge of my bed next to me.
"Jeff was assigned to watch you, but when you summoned me he was nowhere to be found so I'm staying here with you. It's just like him to disappear when there is something important to do" he sighed at the end of that sentence.
I was about to question him further when a voice came from behind me.
"Who disappeared? I'm right here moron!" We both turned our heads to see Jeff, holding a small wooden jewelry box.
"Jeff? Where have you been? You know you weren't supposed to leave her alone?!" Ben stands up and faces Jeff.
"I had some other important things I had to do."
"What could be more important than protecting the white dove?" He questions Jeff, sounding very mad.
"Getting this." Jeff throws the box on my bed and looks at Ben.
Ben face palms and sighs. "You know you could have asked one of us to get that for you. But instead you left her alone, who knows what could have happened to her!" Ben yells at Jeff.
Jeff looks angry like he was going to punch Ben. "You know what, you overgrown elf! You weren't even assigned to watch her? Why are you even here!?" Jeff yells back lunging at Ben picking him up by his shirt and raising him into the air.
Ben smiles and his eyes turn a darker shade of red and begin to drip blood. I just stare in shock waiting to see what happens next. I don't know why these two guys are even in my room fighting but I have to admit it's pretty entertaining.
I was pulled out of my thoughts by the sound of someone stomping up the stairs swinging my door open.
It was my uncle.
"Chloe, is everything okay? I heard yelling?" He questions me and walks into my room. I panic and look around but again, Jeff and Ben are nowhere to be seen.
"Uh yeah I'm alright, it might have just been the TV, I turned it on and I guess the volume was up too loud."
He looks around my room and his eyes stop at the floor in front of my bed.
" how many times have I told you, If you eat in your room, please bring the trash down. It attracts ants." He bends down and picks up the bag of chips from the floor.
"I'm so sorry I'll make sure to pick up after myself."
"It's okay. I heard you had a rough day today." He says sitting down next to me.
"Yeah it was a long day. I'm just glad it's over."
" You know Josh called me and told me what happened today. Do you want me to talk to the school and see if we can do something about that boy Robbie who keeps bothering you?" He asks, sounding genuinely concerned.
I sign in anger and frustration. Why is Josh reporting everything to my uncle?! "No, I'm fine. I don't need you to fight my battles for me. Thank you though I know you are just trying to help."
"Are you sure? I can make them stop. Just say the word and I'll call anyone you need me to"
"Please just stop. I'm not a kid anymore, I can handle the bullies, you are just going to make it worse. They already think that I'm just some rich girl that has all her problems taken care of by her rich parents. So no, I'm fine." I snap a bit at him but instantly feel bad.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you. I'm just under a bit of stress at school right now and with Halloween coming up my anxiety is high." I explain.
"It's going to be okay. I get it. Just remember we are always here for." He says as he places a hand on my shoulder and pulls me in for a hug. "We love you kid." He says as his phone begins to ring. "Oh this is work, I should probably get that. Try to get some rest." He says as he gets up and walks out of my room shutting the door behind him.
As soon as we hear him walk back down the stairs my closet door slides open and Jeff and Ben trip over each other trying to get out.
"Finally, I'm not stuck in there with the stench of a thousand dwarfs" Jeff says as he gets up off the floor.
"It's better than smelling like a butcher that hasn't showered in a month." Ben shoots back at him.
"Stop your bickering!" I demand.
They both pause and look at me.
"Tell me what's going on here."
"Look at the time, looks like I should be getting out of here" Ben says as he walks over to my window. " I'm going to head home. See you later, my little dove." He leaps out, leaving me and Jeff alone.
"Well?" I stare at Jeff.
He huffs and puts his hands in his pockets.
"I guess it's no secret that gen z is after you.." he begins
"No shit."
"Hey, watch it your mouth princess. Unless you want a spanking." He gives me a devious smile.
I roll my eyes at him."Once hundreds of years ago" he began "the earth opened up and an army of demons led by the demon king zalgo flooded the earth. The goal for the demon king was to rule earth and humans. The sky turned black and it stormed for days. Villages we're burned down, men were killed, women were raped, and the children were taken down to hell to become slaves. One night, Zalgo demanded for all the women to be lined up in front of his throne so he could chose one to take as his bride. He walked down the line, inspecting each and every woman, the ones he didn't find suitable, he'd kill or give to one of his ghouls to keep, until he came across one young woman. Her eyes were golden brown, she had long full brown hair, and smooth fair skin. It's said that Zalgo fell in love at first sight and arranged the wedding for the next night. The woman didn't say much, but just smiled and obeyed his every command. On the night of their wedding, every demon attended, while humans were forced to watch and serve. Before the ceremony Zalgo demanded a toast to his new reign over the earth and humanity. The demons laughed as the humans silently cried and poured wine and served food but everybody stopped when the women wanted to make a speech. "For many years" she began. " Our king Zalgo ruled hell and for years to come, he will continue to be a great ruler to his people. On this night I have been chosen as his wife to rule beside him. I can only hope that I bring my king happiness and prosperity in the years to come." She stopped speaking and had a servant bring her a gauntlet full of liquid that looked like wine and gave it to The king. " This is the drink of my people. It is said that whoever drinks it shall have an everlasting life. And it is my gift to you my king." Zalgo smiled and drank the wine. "Tastes of blood" he coughed as it went down and didn't stop coughing. It became hard for Zalgo to breathe. All that his minions could do is stare. "Lastly," she began " on this glorious night, God sends you a wonderful present" as she said that she pulled out a curved dagger and stabbed Zalgo right in his heart. Zalgo winced in pain. She whispered in his ear " I'm your gift from god" and suddenly Zalgo and his ghouls disintegrated into thin air. The sky opened up and the birds started to sing again. The women went on to live with the humans and fought whatever demons were left behind. The people called her the white dove. A symbol of peace. She was loved by all and so were her children."
"And what happened to Zalgo?" I ask. "Surely the king of hell couldn't have died so easily"
He sighed." You would be correct on that princess. Zalgo was in fact not dead. He was cast back down to hell and was thought to have no way of getting back."
"Is there a way for him to come back?" I look at him and he looks me in the eyes. " it's possible."
" okay well, that's a cool story but what does it have to do with me?" I ask him
"It has everything to do with you. Because you are the white dove."
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Insomnia. (I can't sleep) (Jeff the killer romance)
عاطفيةHe whispers in my ear "you can remember this, I can kill you right now and no one would know" I feel shivers run down my spine. I can't think of a reply Chloe thought she would find some type of normality after the murder of her parents. Boy, was sh...