Mate of Pennywise

*Chapter 9: First Prey*

Belle woke up the next morning after hearing knocks and voices outside her door. She sat up, stretching her arms out before telling Pennywise to come in. He probably wanted to give her breakfast he offered her before. As soon as the door opens, a handsome young man walked in. Belle's eyes pop open and mouth fell in awe. The man before her is beautiful. Light brown hair, blue eyes, sharp defined features and lips that women wanted to kiss. He is wearing a white shirt with a black jacket, blue jeans, and brown shoes. Who is he? What is he doing here?

"Uhh..." Belle mumbled, feeling hot on her cheeks.

"Hello, my Beauty." The man spoke. "Sleep well?" Belle got out of bed, staring at a mysterious man. She had never seen the likes of him around town. Where did he come from?

"Wh-who're you?"

"You know who I am, dearie." Belle took a good look at his face, trying not to get distracted by his charms. Something is familiar about him. The man gave her a smile, and his eyes turn yellow. Belle gasped at the sight.

"...Pennywise, is that you?"

"In the flesh." The man said. "But, in this form, I am Robert Gray."

"My god, you look... I didn't even know it's you. I forgot you can shape shift." Belle said. "I can...somewhat see the clown without makeup."

"This is how I blend in, Belle. No one will ever suspect a man that covers an Eater of Worlds." Robert told her in a natural tone. Belle stares at him in silent, looking up and down. She had to admit to herself that she is growing to like this form Pennywise made. She doesn't hear the clown when Robert speaks, she doesn't see those intimating yellow eyes, but she does see some parts of him. Very tall. The nose. Those lips. They look soft and Belle wanted to smash her lips on them. "Belle, you okay?" Robert asked, snapping his fingers in front of her face. Belle blinked from spacing out.

"Huh?"

"You didn't listen to a word I said."

"S-sorry." Belle said, rubbing her arm. "What were you saying?"

"I'm saying we should head out for your first prey." Robert told her. "Since you are like Pennywise, you should feed on someone." Belle felt disgusted after hearing this. But he was right. She must eat, but it had to be a human being, or an animal. "We head out as soon as you are ready. Don't be late." Robert said, walking out of the room. Belle sat on the bed, sighing in defeat. She knew this is coming but didn't think it had to be soon. She lost her appetite when she thought of devouring an innocent person.

"I hope I don't have to feed off of children." Belle said. She went over to her closet and pick out the clothes to wear today. Since there will be blood, she must wear something she less care about. A gray shirt with long sleeves, dark jeans, and have her hair in a ponytail. She started to get ready while Robert was waiting for her below. "Feels like I'm going on a date with a stranger." Belle said after having her hair up. "But going on a hunt for blood."

In the Barrens, Robert leads Belle around to find prey for her to have. Belle was happy to be out of the old house, but she can't be in town. She couldn't be seen by anyone either or they will either die or they must be brainwashed. The two can hear laughter coming from the woods. By the trees, there are two men drinking their heads off. Who would drink alcohol in the morning? Robert and Belle watched them from the distance, listening to them.

"So much meat on their bones." Robert said with a smirk. He looked down at Belle who isn't amused. "Before you attack, you must smell to find what you feed off of them. Pennywise feeds on fear. So, what do you feed off of humans?"

"I really don't want to do this." Belle said.

"Would you rather starve?" Robert asked with a look in his eyes. Belle's stomach growled a little. She can't starve to death. She looks ahead to watch the men and uses her power to search what she is hungry for. "Focus." Robert told her. Belle started to pick up the scent, and it's blood inside those drunk men. It sounds sweet and tender. They have something that caught her appetite. She has to find out what it is when she tastes them.

"What do I do?" Belle asked.

"Approach them." Robert said. "Act normal, and then attack." Belle took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and then walk towards the men. Robert watches, never move from the spot. If anything goes wrong, he will jump in.
The overweight men turn to see Belle walks towards them. A short one smiled and got up.

"Hey there, pretty lady." He said, his words in a slur. Belle can smell alcohol from both of the men, and she hated it.

"Ya lost?" The second man asked. He is walking towards her, trying to reach for her hand, but Belle backed away. She started to feel strange in her body. Her eyes turn yellow, and her teeth started to turn sharp. "Whoa, whoa, whoa..." The man gasped.

"The fuck is happening?" The short man asked, dropping his beer. Belle opened her mouth and lunges at the large man, biting down his neck. The man let out a scream. "Oh shit!" The short man cried out. He was about to run away, but he was stopped by Robert who stood in front of him, smiling down at him. His eyes glow orange, and the man's eyes turn white and glossy and collapse on the ground. Robert then looked up to see his mate continue to bite down the large man who is slowly dying by losing so much blood. Belle pulled away, letting out a gasp. Blood is all over her mouth, and shirt. She looked down at her first prey, hungry for more blood. She went down on his neck and started to rip his flesh off.
Robert watches with satisfaction. He came up to her and brought her up. Belle panted after the experience, wiping the blood off of her mouth. She looked up at Robert.

"How was it?" He asked.

"I'm...I'm not sure." Belle replied, looking down at her bloodstain hands. "The blood tastes so...sweet like sugar. The meat was...I don't know how to explain it. But my hunger stopped."

"Then you were satisfied. Later today, we will find more humans." Robert told her. Belle frowned a little. She feels guilty and disgusted after the action she has done. She faces the second man on the ground who is in a state.

"What about him?"

"He looked into my Deadlights." Robert replied. "He won't remember a thing."

"Deadlights?" Belle wondered.

"One of the powers, dearie. Now, let's return home." Robert drags Belle away from the bodies. Belle felt her normal teeth again, and the lust for blood is gone. It was scary indeed. Still, she will have to do it again later. She really didn't want to. "I have to admit, Belle, I am very impressed. I really think you weren't going to kill him. Did you feel the bloodlust running in your veins?" Robert asked, looking back at her when they are close to the creek.

"Yes. And I didn't like it." Belle replied.

"You will get used to it. Things get better."

"For you. Not for me. I become a monster." Belle said, pulling away from Robert's hand. She washes her face and hands to get the blood off. "The kids won't see me like this. They will be so afraid."

"They will not." Robert said, coming over to her side. "They wouldn't dare to get in our home. They will die if they do." Belle made a look but didn't say anything. So, the two walk pass the creek to get back to the Neibolt House or find a tunnel that leads to the sewers. At least the smell didn't bother her this time.