The Angel Within Me

Chapter 1 - Zayn

Dropping to my knees, I look to both sides before continuing. The spirit is right ahead of me, blissfully unaware that I lie within touching distance. I know that this monster can see up to a mile away with perfect clarity, but this is my job. I'm built to do this. with a swift movement, my gun is pulled out of its holster. As i watch the bleeding body of my kill fall to the ground my breath hitches. This was always the worst part. Watching my culprit as they take their last breaths and struggle to cry for help. I turn away and run as fast as possible, not even thinking for a second about what is left behind.

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"Sir, how was it? Did you get him?" Sally asks me when i step into my office. Sally's a sweet girl, completely crazy and obsessed with me, but sweet. She's been my PA since as long as I can remember, and is practically my best friend. If i didn't have NIall I'm sure she would be.

"Yeah I got it. Remember, Sal, it isn't a himan being. It is an object which is ruining the world." I chuckle as I watch Sally trip over herself to follow me through the maze that is my office building.

"Niall's upstairs, he wants to see you. He wants to talk about your next... I guess you could call it a mission?" She gushes, and as I push gently past her, she breathes a sigh of relief. I guess you could say I'm not much of a charmer, more a dark presence in Los Angeles.

"Sure, I'll be right up. ..Thanks, for asking.. By the way. Yeah." I try to say something nice but in all honesty it comes out sounding like a 14 year old hormonal teenager talking to their crush. Still, Sal seems satisfies with this small difference in attitude from me, and opens the door as i walk upstairs to see Niall.

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"OH NIAAAAALLERRRRRRRRR!" i squeal like a little girl, galloping into his huge office. This is the only time i feel truly free, talking to my  best friend about everything. So it would be an understatement to say I choked when I saw a second figure in the room. I stood up straight immediately, attempting to gain the alpha position in the room again. taking in this mysterious man, I realised I had no competition. His small form seemed to cower away from conflict, rather than embrace it, he was wearing rolled up beige trousers, for God's sake. I relaxed, shooting him a nod and turning back to Niall.

"Zayn, we have a new task for you. This is different from all your others, and probably harder. Which is why we have Louis for you. He's been assigned to help you, in case you get hurt. There are also other Angel Hunters positioned around the country designated to help the both of you." This was a strange way to see Niall, usually we just chatted and only got to the point after about half an hour of random nothing.

"Niall, why would i need people helping me? I've been doing this since i was 13..." i whine, giving this mysterious Louis a look which said 'if you do this with me, its on my rules.' before turning back to Niall.

"This girl who you'll be hunting, she doesnt know she's an angel. Your job is not to kill her, but to convince her to join us." Niall commands. Well this would be interesting.