Beauty and Death

Date Night

Cleo's POV

"Ok be good for Aunt Lara" I tell Jim as I give him his backpack. "Aunt Lara, make sure he doesn't have any sugar an hour before bed. Also no later then nine thirty is his bedtime" I tell her.

"Got it, have fun with Thantos. But not to much fun" she tells me and I smile. They leave and I get changed into my gold dress. I do my hair and make up. As I checked my purse the door bell goes off and I frown in confusion. I answer the door to see Thantos standing there in all black with a grey button up shirt and a small box in hand.

"You actually used the door" I say as I let him in.

"I thought it appropriate" he states and holds out the box to me. "For you my beauty" he says as I take it. I open it to reveal a beautiful red rose encased in a sphere of resin.

"It's beautiful Thantos, thank you" I say smiling. I place it on the table grabbing my purse. "By the way you look handsome" I tell him.

"And you look beautiful as always" he says kissing my forehead. "How would you feel about taking the demon way to the restaurant?" he asks.

"Is it dangerous?" I ask and he shakes his head. "Will it be like that time at the theater?" I ask and he nods his head. "Ok, I trust you" I tell him and he wraps his arms around me. We disappear into shadow and reappear in a dark alley. He lead me to the street and then to an Italian restaurant.

We were lead to a private room and Thantos ordered us drinks. Then we looked at the menus and ordered our food when the waiter returned with our drinks. "Thantos, can I ask you something?" I ask him.

"You just did, but you may ask another question" he tells me.

"How did you become death if your father is an incubus?" I ask quietly.

"To answer that, I'll have to tell you some demon facts first. There are many different types of demons, very few are female. Also none of them can bare children. Only male demons can sire children. But no all male demons; incubus, death and the devil are the only ones who can do so. However that doesn't mean their off spring will be the same type of demon. It depends on their personality" he explains.

"All demons have murals, honor and their own rules. The devil makes sure they are followed and kills any who breaks them. Back when I was born there were demons everywhere, there are far less in the human world now. But there are still some and they have children with human women. All demons have the same birthday, but don't celebrate it the way humans do. We all have a big party together in the devils palace or come here. As it's the only time of year all demons are free to roam the mortal plain" he explains.

"You're talking about Halloween" I state and he nods his head. "Ok I think  I get it, but how did you become death?" I ask curious.

"Elijah, the death before me had been death for over a thousand years. He may not of aged a day, but he grew bored of the same thing. As he never had children, he had to choose an unawaken demon to be his heir. He choose me" he states.

"What do you mean unawaken?" I ask him confused. Before he could speak the waiter appears with our food. He places it in front of us and leaves the room closing the door behind him.

"All demon children are born human and will live normal human lives. Unless their demon father appears and tells them the truth about their parentage. When I was chosen to be the new death, my father was so proud. He came to me with death and they told me the truth. That night they took me to the underworld to meet Lucifer. There was a ceremony that made me Elijah's heir and I return to my human life. To tell my human family and Katrina that I was going away for awhile. I then returned to the underworld to train under Elijah" he explains.

"So there are unawaken demons walking among us humans?" I ask him. While cutting a peice of my chicken parmigiana.

"Yes, most live normal lives, some go mad due to their demon and some become criminals" he tells me. "Only about one percent of the demons born are awaken now. Back in my day when there were less humans. All were awaken, that was about 400 new demons a year. Leaving only about 120 new humans a year. Where as now there are between 30 to 40" he explains.

"Wow" I say.

"Anymore questions?" he asks me.

"No, but Jim's birthday is in a month and I want to make it his best birthday ever" I tell him. "Would you help me find a puppy for him?" I ask.

"Why not  given him a demon dog? It'll look like a normal dog here, but won't die of old age. Also it can report to us every night on how your brother is doing" he states.

"Will it hurt him?" I ask apprehensive.

"No, once a demon dog has a master. They are loyal to them and will protect them with it's life. Actually a harpie's demon dogs just had a little four weeks ago. She's a breeder" he states.

"I'll think about it" I tell him and we finish our dinner. Before he paid the bill and we head back to the alley. He takes us back to my home and I smile up at him. "Thanks, I had fun tonight" I say kissing his cheek.

"I can think of a better way for you to thank me" he states wrapping his arms around me. Before I could say anything his lips were on mine. I practically melt in his arms as I kiss him back enjoying the sparks. I'd never had a kiss like this before. "Good night my beauty" he says when he pulls away.

"Stay" I say not letting him go.

"I have duties to attend to" he tells me and I pout. "I promise to return, just go to bed and I'll be there when you wake up. I promise" he assures me.

"Ok, be safe" I tell him and he kisses my forehead before letting go. He disappears and I sigh. I change my clothes and remove my make up. Then brush my teeth before climbing into bed leaning against the headboard while under the covers. I wanted to wait for Thantos, but I couldn't keep my eyes open.

(later that same night) Thantos' POV

I enter Cleo's bedroom and see her sleeping against the headboard. I chuckle and approach her. I pick her up and lay her down properly covering her in the quilt. Then take my shoes off and crawl in beside her. She snuggles into my side and sighs in content. I look at her sweet sleeping face and realize I'm falling hard for this human. I hope she feels the same way. I fall asleep holding her close to me.

A/N

Picture above of the rose and picture on the external link of Cleo with Thantos.