You Won't Get Away Twice (Alastor x Reader)

Chapter 42: Hermosa zorra.

Having enhanced hearing can be both a blessing and a curse. It means the music in this night club is insanely loud, but it also means I can at least hear my coworkers as they talk to me at the bar. After a long day at work, it's nice to unwind and have a few drinks at the bar with some close friends.

One of my friends nudges me and motions to a booth in the back of the room. When I turn my head to look at what they were referencing, I end up making eye contact with Valentino. He's a powerful overlord and one of the V's.

"Shit!" I mutter, turning back around, getting a laugh from my coworker. "Why would you do that to me?!" I ask them.

"He's been eyeing you all night, fluffy tail." My coworker states with another laugh. "Maybe he wants you to be in his next film." They joke.

"Oh ha ha." I laugh sarcastically. Before I can retort with anything else the bartender hands me and my coworkers each a shot. Confused, I tilt my head.

"From Valentino." The bartender says, gesturing back to the overlord in the booth.

The three of us look back over at Valentino. He takes a puff of his long cigar, stares me down, and motions at me with his finger. I think he wants me to go over to him.

"Ooooohhhh." Both coworkers make that annoying noise in unison as they stare at me. "Someone's gonna get laid." One sings.

"Shuuuuut up!" I groan. I sigh, knowing that if I don't go over, I'll have an angry overlord hovering over me. That's not what I want. "Well, wish me luck." I say to my coworkers before taking my shot with them. I hop off the bar stool and make my way over to the booth that Valentino is sitting in.

I keep forgetting how tall the overlord is until I'm standing right in front of him. Even if he's sitting down, he's still menacing.

"Hello hermosa zorra." Valentino says confidently, motioning for me to sit. I take the recommendation, still slightly nervous to be in his presence. "What's your name?" He asks.

"(y/n)." I answer, trying to sound confident but probably failing miserably. That's proven true when he laughs.

"Don't be so nervous, (y/n). I'm not going to hurt you." Valentino states as he takes another puff of his long cigarette. It produces a pink smoke that encompasses the booth. I never knew that cigarette smoke could have such a sweet smell. Unless this is something different? "Why don't I know you? You're gorgeous." Valentino asks.

"I... I'm not sure." I answer, shrugging my shoulders. "I'm a nobody? I have an unimportant job? The list goes on." I explain, getting a laugh from Valentino.

"I like you." He states. I'm not positive that's a good thing! The cigarette and the smoke continue filling the space, and that scent hits my nose continuously. It's so sweet. It's so nice.

My head feels a little fuzzy. Maybe I've had too many drinks. Maybe it has something to do with the smoke? I'm not sure.

I seem to have lost memory for some time. The next thing I know, I'm sitting next to Valentino in the booth with one of his arms around my shoulders. That sweet, scented smoke still surrounding the air. I love the scent, it's so relaxing.

"So, tell me about the necklace then, beautiful." Valentino's request grabs my attention again. I look up at him, but he's focused on the jewel around my neck. He uses one hand to work his way down the chain and hold the pendant.

"A gem of this size shouldn't feel this heavy." He comments, a grin across his face. "You're not doing anything naughty with this ruby, are you, (y/n)?" He continues his questioning. "Who gave you this gem?" He asks.

I wasn't even aware I was still wearing it. I haven't taken it off since I got it. At least not for long periods of time. I even sleep with it on. Do I tell a powerful overlord why the ruby has so much weight? How many souls are stored in that gem by this point? Should I keep my strength hidden from him?

"Let's just say it's a locket that holds something important to me." I explain vaguely to the powerful overlord. The explanation makes him chuckle a little as he hands me the long cigarette he's been smoking from.

I take a puff and feel so much more relaxed. Wait... is this why I feel so calm? It's hard to keep my thoughts straight. I need to be careful.

"Who gave you the ruby, (y/n)?" Valentino questions again, running his hand up and down my arm.

"My boyfriend." I respond with a giggle. What's wrong with me?!

Valentino has a sinister grin on his face, his eyes glowing red. "And what's his name?" He continues questioning.

What... is his name?

My thoughts are interrupted when the bumping club music gets cut off by a loud staticky squeak, which isn't very comfortable for anyone to listen to. I thought maybe the track skipped for a second, but we were all surprised when a voice came over the speakers.

"Remember, (y/n), you're mine. Only mine. Don't fall for these tricks."

I could've sworn I heard that unique voice not too long ago. But even so, this sounds so distorted. So dark. But where have I heard this before? Who is he? I might not remember him very well, but I do remember promising...

"Only yours." I say quietly, trying to remember the person I made this promise to.

"Vox! What is this interference?!" Valentino yells, he's obviously upset. He doesn't stand from his position though, and the whole room is quiet. It looks like people are still chatting and moving, but I can't hear any of them. I can only hear Valentino.

Also, why is he talking to Vox? Vox isn't here.

"Hm, you might have a point, Velvette." Valentino seems like he's deep in thought, no longer as upset. Is he losing his mind? Velvette isn't here!

"If we suppress too many of her memories, she won't be able to give us the information we're looking for. We can still change the scene but create a scenario where most of her core memories are still relevant. We need her to remember him more clearly." Valentino continues talking. Who is he talking to?!

"Val?" I question, grabbing his attention. "Who are you talking to?" I ask.

This makes him laugh. "That's right, you're still in the simulation." He states as he uses his hand to pull my chin up to look closer at his face.

"If the Radio Demon is still alive, you will tell us. If this... interference is him, we will find him." What is Val talking about? There is no Radio Demon. "If you two are working together to take us down, we will kill you." That statement is spoken with such venom that it's terrifying. I'm not working with anyone!

Valentino lets me go, stands up, and sighs. "Velvette, why couldn't you name your simulation something normal?" He mutters, shaking his head.

"Reboot. Begin simulation Velvette's Takeover." Valentino states as the world around me begins to disappear. Val looks back at me one last time, that sinister grin on his face as his wings slightly flap. "Until next time, hermosa zorra."