She's the Devil in Disguise

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^^Lara

Zena's POV

I stared at the ceiling as I laid wide awake. I turned my head to see that it was nearing 2am. I couldn't stay here anymore, so I went for a walk. My family had security measures in place to keep me inside and everyone else safe... from me. But, that didn't matter to me. I walked to my window and slowly opened it. I then ducked underneath and jumped from the second story. I landed without a thud and jogged away from the property.

I slowed when I was a decent distance and roamed the streets. I noticed a dive bar and entered the establishment. I was in desperate need of a drink. I ordered something that was extremely strong. Because maman had locked away my counterparts and magic, I had the digestion of a human... so I could definitely get drunk.

I chugged the stiff drink and asked for another. The bartender chuckled to himself before fixing me another drink. I downed it again and asked for more alcohol next time. I could already feel my body get woozy. By the time he prepared my third drink, I was most definitely tipsy. I decided to nurse this drink to prolong my stay away from the school grounds.

I observed the patrons playing foosball or throwing darts. It didn't take me long to finish my drink and decide that I had spent an adequate time away from the mansion. I hopped off the stool and went to leave, but the bartender called me back.

"You didn't pay!"

"I'm sorry. I don't have any money." I looked off.

"You can't just leave! You need to find a way to pay!"

"I don't have any money on me. I can go home and then come back to pay you." I turned to leave, but he roughly grabbed my shoulder.

"Over my dead body! You'll scrub the floors with a toothbrush if I have a say!"

"I'm going home and will provide you with the money."

"Hell, no! You can even sell yourself in the bathroom." He chuckled and pulled me backwards.

What he didn't expect was for me to grab his wrist. I then twisted it and turned to see his face contorted in pain. I then raised my thigh and crashed it against his face, breaking his nose. He groaned while I delivered a blow to the back of his neck. I then flipped him over, so he landed on his back. The man winced and contorted his body in pain.

I went to leave, but security approached me. I gave them a look, but they rushed me. I dodged the swing of one of them while kicking another back. I then grabbed one by the arm and back of his neck. I dragged him to the bar and repeatedly slammed his face against the counter. I heard his teeth crack and watched some fall out his mouth. I kept slamming his head until I felt hands on my shoulders.

I released the guy before crashing my head underneath a guy's jaw. He winced and released me. It allowed me the opportunity to run and kick him square in the chest. He stumbled backwards before tripping onto the ground. I slid next to him and grabbed his head. I then repeatedly slammed it into the ground. After 5 slams, his face looked completely different. I smirked at the cuts, bruises, and swelling along his face.

Another tried grabbing me, but I moved out the way. I then pulled him down by the leg. I swiftly straddled him and delivered blow after blow to his face. My hand was painted red from his blood. I then started to repeatedly throat chop him. He tried to protect his face, so I moved to delivering precise body shots.

"Zena!" Maman dragged me off him.

I struggled in her arms, but it was no use. She had a firm hold on me and my struggles proved moot since I didn't have my abilities. Mum, Hailey, and Lexi appeared horrified at the sight. I wiggled in her embrace and urged her to release me. Mum crouched next to the guy that I was bludgeoning. She slowly touched along his sides and gauged his pulse point. She then sadly looked at maman.