Emily

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I said goodnight to Al and headed off to my bed.

"Maybe watching that movie before going to bed was not such a good idea."

I say to myself as I tremble while trying to fall asleep. The shadows on the ways look like they are moving, but I know it's just in my head.

"If only I believed that though."

I kept hearing clicking sounds, just like the giant bugs in the movie. At first they sound just like the movie, so I brush it off as best I can, but then they start to sound more real.

"Is it really in my head still?"

I look around the room and notice that the sound is coming from the closet. I quietly and carefully get out of my bed, and tip toe over to the closet door. 

I reach out for the handle and quickly throw open the door, only to find nothing at first. Then suddenly a huge cockroach flies at me.

"AAAAAH!" I run out of my room and slam the door as I catch my breath.

"Why did it have to fly at me?! I shouldn't have opened the door."

I hear a door open and look up to see a tired looking Alastor. "What in Heavens name are you screaming in the middle of the night for?"

I look at him, now feeling a bit embarrassed at the situation.

"Well, there was a bug in my closet soooo..."

Al just stares at me for a moment before he starts to laugh.

"A little bug has brought such terror to a mighty seraphim? Now that's funny! Hahaha!"

I give him a glare. "Well, since you find it so funny why don't you fix it?"

"Are you suggesting that I, The Radio Demon, should take up pest control for some measly bugs? Nonsense! One second dear. Nifty! Bug!"

Within the second word finishing leaving his lips, Nifty had already zipped up to his side with a scary smile and wide eye.

"Where?! I'll stab it! Where is it it's mother too?!"

Al chuckles as he pats her on the head. "Now now, why don't you calm yourself down a little so we don't make a mess. It's in her room, last seen in her closet."

Nifty instantly dashes into my room while giggling hauntingly.

"Is she okay? Like really?"

Al looks at me, "Yes and no, but that's not my tale to tell my dear. Now, shall we move you another room temporarily? I'm sure your nerves won't allow you to rest in the same room that you found the bug. Even if it is killed."

I nod, "Yeah, you're right. Where will I be staying that there aren't any bugs?"

Al thinks for a moment before seeming to become irritated by something.

"Are you okay Al?"

"Of course I am! It's just that, well, there is currently only one room that is entirely free of the insect infestation."

I look at him hopefully. "Where?"

"Mine."

I stare at him for a second. "So no other room is free and safe? None?"

He chuckles slightly, "Am I supposed to take that as a insult about my living quarters that you seem so desperate to avoid them?"

I realize how it may have sounded o him. "No! Not at all! But I wouldn't want to take your room."

"Oh don't worry, even though I don't especially appreciate having to surrender over my room. What else is there to do? You may use it for this one night, and only to sleep in."

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