Hellfire Legacy

Chapter 1

-Freshman Year 2007-

Eden

It's official, I'm in high school! And I'm totally freaking out. Only internally though, can't have everyone knowing.

"You okay Angel?" My dad's voice is soft as he leans on the counter across from me while I slowly eat my toast.

"Just thinking... what if people don't like me?" I pause for a moment, "Actually, we both know that doesn't matter to me. I'm just nervous about seeing everyone again."

Everyone from my classes last year all had plans this summer so I barely saw anyone. Dean had gone away to some camp while I stayed here to help Mom and Dad at the store to earn some extra cash. I even helped Dad with a couple of small gigs he did when Uncle Jeff and Uncle Gareth were in town. They don't get together often but when they do, Corroded Coffin always manages to book a couple of gigs.

I don't know when it happens, but Dad is beside me now. He ruffles my hair a little before planting a kiss atop my head. "There's nothing to be nervous about. My precious Angel."

I look up and smile at my father while he fixes my hair. He grabs my bandana and ties it into my hair. Just as he finishes tying the knot, I hear a shutter click from the doorway.

"That is a keeper!" Mom cheers as she comes over to where we're seated. She stops shaking the photograph and holds it in front of me where Dad can still see it as well.

Dad kisses her temple and snakes an arm around her waist. She nuzzles in closer and I just narrowly escape from the counter before they start kissing each other. I grab my toast and slide it over to where I'm now sitting.

"Ew, guys, it is too early for this." Sebastian moves around my parents' display of affection to get to the fridge.

"I think it's great that Mom and Dad still love each other enough to completely scar their children. It makes me believe that true love is really real." Liam says as he sits down at the table.

Right as I'm about to take another bite of my toast, the back door flies open and my favorite person in the world walks in.

Woah. He really changed over the summer. Where he used to have scrawny arms and legs, he's now got more muscle than I thought possible for a 14 year old. Not to mention he sprouted up like a weed. I'm only 5'3" and he towers over me. He must have at least a foot or so on me. His smile hasn't changed one bit though.

"Dean! You shot up like a tree while you were gone didn't you? How tall are you now?" Mom asks when it's her turn to hug him.

"6'3" now D. Mom and Dad say hi by the way." 

Yep. He's got a foot on me.

"Hey Angel." He starts moving toward me.

I smile up at him when he reaches me, placing his hands on the back of my chair.

"Hi Bear!" I stand up and turn, practically jumping into his arms. "I missed you." I whisper. He buries his face in my neck as my feet dangle beneath me. 

There's another shutter click followed by a happy sigh from my mom before Dean slowly sets me down, careful not to lift my shirt in the process.

I'm wearing my mom's favorite shirt from when she was in her senior year. The very same cropped Metallica shirt. I matched it with a pair of blue ripped skinny jeans. I had my bandana on the counter because I was going to tie it onto my wrist before Dad tied it into my hair like a headband.

"Alright children, if you want a ride to school then you better get moving." Sebastian announces while grabbing his keys on the way to the front door. We say our goodbyes to Mom and Dad and follow Sebastian out to his car.

Bastian has such a beautiful car. It's a red 1970 Dodge Charger. Now, though I do love his car, there is still one car that I love more. I have always wanted a 1964 Chevy Impala and I am determined to own one someday.

~

"How is it already lunch? It feels like we just got here." Dean bumps my arm as we make our way to an empty table in the cafeteria. "Are you going to join the Hellfire Club?"

"I'm gonna try." I smile back at him.

"Your father created the club and your mother was their queen, you're a legacy. Hell, you basically own that club."

The way he smiles at me now, causes butterflies to erupt in my chest. I wonder if he realizes how he makes me feel. This boy sitting beside me is my everything, but does he even know? He's been my best friend since the day I was born, but one random day in 6th grade, I realized that I love him deeper than our friendship goes.

I'm pulled from my thoughts when a small group of boys a year older than us sits down. I look around confused until I see the pin. I know that symbol, they're part of Hellfire.

"Munson, right?" The one with the pin asks and I nod. He shoves his hand toward me. "Philip Holland. Temporary DM of the Hellfire Club."

"Temporary?" I slowly shake his hand.

Dean looks between us knowingly. 

Am I missing something?

Philip nods then acquaints himself with Dean. "You're Eddie Munson and Delaina Harrington's daughter. If you so choose it, you will take over the club. While I quite enjoy the role of being DM, the spot is rightfully yours."

I don't know if I should be happy about this or feel guilty. I don't really want to take the role as Dungeon Master away from someone who enjoys it. It does sound fun being the leader of Dad's club. Just then, an idea popped into my head.

"I'll lead Hellfire on one condition. You and I take turns DM-ing." That earns me a smile from everyone at the table. I hold my hand back out to Philip.

Philip grabs my hand. "You've got yourself a deal, Munson."

~ 

Dean

"Movie night?" Eden asks me while we grab our books from our lockers. I gingerly grab her books from her, earning myself a playful smack on the arm.

"I'm always up for a movie night with you." I smile down at my best friend as she focuses on not running into anyone.

Once we get back to her house, we make our way down to the basement where I turn on the TV and put our favorite movie, Dawn of the Dead, into the VCR then sink onto the couch next to Eden.