Jimmi Theodora

Part V

I woke up in cold sweat. I tried to raise my hand in attempt to wipe my face, but they were bound. Both of them, and my legs too. I tried to focus my eyes but this unbearable pain on my head refused any further actions. I realized I was lying on my back and my only view was the ceiling and a lamp made of candles. I turned my head to my left and saw Theo sitting limply on the floor, back slouched against the wall.

“Theo,” I croaked. My body and voice was weak. It even hurt to move a finger. Theo was staring at me the whole time. That’s when I noticed a bruise on his cheek and scratches along his neck and chest.

“Theo what the hell happened?” I cried in a raspy voice.

He closed his eyes and took a deep, quivering breath.

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Jimmi swayed in her seat and fell over to da side. I can feel ma eyes buggin out as da poor girl convulsed and started foamin at da mouth. I tried to help her, but as soon as I touched her she snapped her head towards me in the most demonic way. I’m scared shitless. I stumbled back and watched her in horror as she seemed to levitate back to her feet. I watched her pupils enlarge in size and her skin go pale. Green veins traveled up her throat and on her face.

“J-Jimmi,” my voice was hoarse.

Jimmi opened her mouth and a loud, carnivorous roar came out of her mouth. It was a sound dat was out of this realm, a sound no human should hear. Along with the screech also came ‘dis black liquid. It sputtered from her throat and splashed on da floor. Da scream died out and Jimmi closed her mouth. Next thing I know she lunges towards me with her arms stretched out. Before she could sink her claws into ma neck I grabbed her hands and struggled for dominance. One hand got loose and she clawed at ma chest. I felt it sting but I tried my best to ignore it. Scatterbrained, I gathered my wits and kicked her off with full force. She flew back and hit her head on da dining table. With amazing speed she grabbed da fallen mug on da floor and ran towards me. Before I knew it I felt dis pang on my left cheek and my ears were ringin. I could feel my eyes pulse with rage and I saw red. I quickly recovered from da blow and grabbed the steaming tea kettle from behind me. Again, Jimmi ran towards me like an animal, but dis time I was ready.

With all my black might I swung my arm and bashed Jimmi over da head wit da kettle. Da blow knocked her out cold and blood started to ooze from her head. I dropped da kettle and tried to slow my breathin. I got on ma hands and knees and crept toward da limp body. I checked for a pulse and was relieved dat I found one. Dis girl is dangerous. So I quickly found some rope in da basement and tied her wrists and ankles in ma office. Da room where all the supernatural bits happen.

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“I’m layin a circle of salt around ya,” said Theo. I stared up at the candles as I heard the soft grains hit the floor.

“What is it Theo…” I asked weakly.

“A demon. Which one, I don’t know yet.”

“You mean there are different kinds?”

“Yes,” he said gruffly. “Based on what I saw and what I know I can look it up in ma book. Has every demon listed and can decide your fate.”

“Oh Jesus…” I whispered. I closed my eyes as I heard Theo shuffling about.

“Okay, found da book. You’re gonna have to wait awhile while I do my research.”

“Like I’m going anywhere…” I muttered.

Theo let out a chuckle. “Just like your mum… Sarcastic as always…”

I smiled at that thought and let myself fall into a light slumber.