an angel cried || alastor x reader

i. all i saw was life or death

» october 20, 1929

It wasn't long after you were seated, the show began as Alastor had planned perfectly ahead where you would both be every minute before the show started. At first you found it odd, but suppose as a radio host you had to do that and it was extremely helpful and honestly impressive.

You excitedly jumped in place slightly, as you used the binoculars to see what was happening on stage as the performers began to walk out from behind the curtains. "Look Alastor. The show is starting!" You whisper yelled to your husband, the brunette laughed quietly and nodded as he was watching as well. "Yes indeedy, it appear so, my sweet." Alastor replied and wrapped an arm around you, so your head was on his shoulder. First the host of the entire show thanked everyone to coming, to enjoy and people clapped while the performers begin their dance routine.

As you glanced away from the stage to ask Alastor something regarding the show, the question died on your lips as you noticed the brunette wasn't using binoculars like you had been so he probably couldn't see well so you were about to offer yours. "The entertainment is about to begin." Alastor told you, turning to face you and glancing to the stage before smiling pleasantly. "Wouldn't want you to miss it." "But what about you?" You asked with a small frown, forgetting about the show momentarily and Alastor place a hand to cup your cheek and your face warmed up. "Don't worry about it, my love."

"I don't want you to miss it either. I'm sure you could ask the staff for a pair." You protested and Alastor's smile fell slightly, before he smiled widely again. "If you insist. I'll be back." Then the radio show host left and your smile returned, letting out a small sigh of relief as you would've felt terrible if you were the only one to enjoy the show and you returned watching the show, the door opened the closed behind you from the hallway to the private balcony. The audience cheered at a difficult move the dancers pulled off and you grinned brightly, the door opened again.

"That was quick but Alastor, you just missed a-" As you lowered your binoculars, turning to face him. But as you turned, expecting your husband Alastor but found another man and your smile fell. "Who are you? Where is Alastor?" The man grinned, "Aye! I knew it, thot I seen you somewhere. You're the whore who cheated me of lots of money." He slurred and stepped towards you, you stood up and stepped back but paused then the railing hit your back. "I think you're mistaken. I've never met you before." You reassured but the man didn't stop, grabbing your arm.

"Let go of me!" The music from the performance got louder, so nobody could hear you in this private room. People began gasping and clapping but you didn't know what was going on, "Alastor! Alastor, help me!" You cried as you were scared, didn't know what to do. "So who paid ya this time, eh? How much do ya charge now?" As the man pushed you up against the bars, you were terrified. "Please- don't-" Shoving him off you, the drunk stumbled back. But the man got back up, you tried to go around him to escape through the door but he grabbed your wrist and stood back up. "Aye! You're not getting away-"

The man tried to pull you back and you let out a cry, as he successfully pulled you back in the direction away from the door and closer to the edge. Your heart was racing, adrenaline pumping in your veins. Because you were scared to die, you just wanted to live your life with Alastor and you had just gotten married. You didn't want to die.
"Let. Me. Go!" You shoved him hard, the drunk tripped over who knows what, it was dark and fell over the balcony and your eyes widen. The man fell into the darkness and the performance's lights turned off and on, syncing with the movements back up due to the choreograph, as the man hit the bottom. The lights turned on, a woman screamed and people gasped. "A murder! There's been a murder!"

The people screamed and began scrambling for the exit, the performers froze before rushing behind the curtains. "There's a killer among us!" A man yelled, people were scared and your eyes were focused on the ledge. You killed a man, you.. Fell to your knees and brought your hands to your mouth as you went into shock followed by denial. "No- I- I didn't.. I didn't mean to! I.." Soon tears pricked in your eyes, shaking your head and sinking in place, lower to the ground to curl up and disappear. The door opened again, you turned expecting a guard but there was Alastor.

"(Y/N)! You aren't hurt, are you?" At your side within a moment, grabbing your arms and pulling you into an embrace. You began bawling, your heart racing in your chest as you never felt such fear before. "I- I killed a man, Alastor." You admitted with a shaky voice before letting out a small restrained sob and held onto him tightly, the brunette frowned and pressed his lips against the top of your head. "I'm a murderer. I—" You sobbed out rushed, scrambled words. Alastor smile fell, it was out of character of him and his arms around you tightened for a moment.

Alastor didn't respond, your chest heavy with regret and his embrace tightened. "Shhh.. Let's get out of here." He pulled you up, wiping your tears and your eyebrows knit in confusion. "Come now, my dear." The radio host began to lead you away, you didn't know what to say but you didn't fight him and just allowed him to lead you through the halls, maneuvering through the people scrambling to get out afraid of a murderer. Alastor guided you through the people, going a less populated route.

The place was supposedly on lockdown as people had stopped running but stood in place anxiously, people weren't allowed to leave so paranoia filled everyone's heads as they all feared for their lives and began accusing one another. Women and children cried quietly in the counter just praying to make it out alive. You were shoved slightly, causing you to wince as you saw a man running. "He's the murderer!" Someone yelled before the suspect was tackled to the ground, women gasped and let out cries.

All this chaos was caused because of you. You killed a man. You. You didn't mean to..

Alastor didn't slow down, expertly maneuvered around people with you in tow. And your head began to feel light, your breathing slowed as your throat clammed up. Anxiety and panic invading your mind, you wanted to call out to your husband but no words left and you didn't even notice when Alastor stopped then turned to look at you. His lips moved but you couldn't hear him, as your vision blacked in and out as all you could hear were people crying and yelling at one another, accusing of being the murderer. Soon it went black, the last thing you heard was a child crying and a woman screaming another accusation.

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