The rise of a new world order

Chapter 3

"Well we're screwed." Tiger says gleefully meeting the pairs eyes in a clear challenge as he would any one that tried to encroach on his territory. Still dancing through the crowd, Wolf leads Tiger to the left side of the dais and they slide out of the dancing crowd.

"Well, well, what brings you guys to my party? I'm sure there's more of you milling around out side. Why don't you call them and tell them to join us? My wife swears you're here to kill me, but then again she believes that of most people." The man says in a lazy manner that belies the calculating glint in his eye. As he mentions his wife, the women in his lap stiffens and her eyes widen slightly in shock. She twists in his lap to face him.

"How could you tell them who I am?" The women ask with slight indignation and irritation as she stares at him. A silent conversation takes place between the two as they lock eyes for a moment. But he keeps talking

"I guess I didn't introduce myself well. My name with the humans is Clark. My demon name is Sylick. I'm the king of the demons." The man called Sylick says with the same lazy manner seemingly ignoring the women's question and irritation. She turns back towards Tiger, giving Tiger a momentary flash of her thighs as her dress shifts, riding up her legs before she could fix it.

"Forgive my husbands callousness. He is a noble pain in the butt by birth. My human name is Nicole. I'm known to the demons as Rainhana." The women in white called Rainhana speaks up from Sylicks' lap.

"See, what did I tell you? We are screwed." Tiger says in the same gleeful manner that belies the tension running through him. Tiger meets Wolfs eyes; the same form of silent communication pass between them. The only difference is it was a silent goodbye that ran between them. Wolf tenses as he steps back ready to bolt for the help that lay beyond the front door of the mansion.

"You are no more screwed then me. I don't wish to battle with such great warriors as yourselves. I think casualties would be unavoidable; the entire point is to avoid further casualties on both sides. A truce if you will." Sylick corrects

"We are but the guard a truce can't be negotiated by us. We aren't even one of the guard leaders." Wolf says in irritation at the situation. For solace Wolf moves closer to Tiger. Wolfs presence was a small comfort that Tiger couldn't indulge in. The sharp laugh that rang out seemed out of place for the somber mood that Tiger felt.

"We need a foot hold, and your far enough up the food chain to provide that at lest." Sylick says indulgently, but his attention seemed to have strayed to his wife. He runs his hand up the open back of her flowing dress, as he speaks he leans into her as she turns her head away from him. Well at lest he treats her like she is the center of his world. That gives me a little hope for my future. Tiger thinks with slight relief. Tiger in a play for some kind of relaxation moves closer to Wolf and laces his fingers through Wolfs.

"Not only do you fight together but your lovers too, aren't you?" Sylick asks Tiger curiously.

"The best warriors need an equal to balance them." Tiger answers evasively looking away from Sylick sullenly.

"Well, your partners but that doesn't matter. Can you propose a truce to your lords?" Sylick asks with a knowing smirk.

"Possibly"

"Ether you can or you can't"

"Possibly" Tiger shrugs noncommittally at Sylick. Sylick growls like a true demon, his eyes flashing a vicious blood red. Tiger and Sylick lock eyes and commit to a staring contest.

"I never realized how irritating you guys could be." Sylick growls out after a moment. Rainhana shifts her body tensing at his words.

"That's just me. We all have an annoying few don't we my lord." Tiger answers politely with the lightly vailed insult. Wolf squeezes Tigers hand in an attempt to silence him, it doesn't work as Tiger glares up at the demon king.