Tom Trench × reader {Behind the Mask}

Ch. 9

(Y/N) Pov: 

I exit the portal and looked around. 

I was now in Hellis, in front of a large art gallery. 

Tom Trench is here somewhere, and I intend on finding out where he is. 

As I walked down the street, I caught a glimpse at a large poster.

Taking a step towards it, it had a picture of a female Poodle demon. 

I read what the poster said and smiled. 

Turning and walking down the street, I summoned a shadow who gave me my phone. 

I dialed in Boss’ number and put the phone to my ear. 

Boss picked up right away. 

“Boss, I think I know where I might find him. Knowing reporters, he’s probably going to go to this big fashion event to try and blend in. I’m gonna need four of your assassins to help go undercover with me to catch him” I say, smirking. 

Tom’s Pov: 

I was wearing the suit I use to anchor the news, walking into the large Fashion Hall. 

Looking around, there were many demons wearing fancy clothes, all speaking to one another, some holding glasses of champaign. 

A little unsure of what to do, I walked through the crowd, on my way to the long stage. 

“ToooOOOooM!” called a familiar voice. 

I flinched, looking over to my right and saw Portia waving, making her way towards me. 

I ‘cringed’, glancing around to try and find some way to escape. 

“Tom! Darling you made it! Oh I am SO happy you came” said Portia, smiling as she looked around. Her fur on her right ear was curly and done up in a poofy ponytail/bun. Her other ear was wavy, nearly straight and let out. She had three strings of pearls around her right ear, and small gold chains hanging loosely from her other. She was wearing a long, tight fitting purple sparkly dress with an open back and a slit revealing her left leg. She was still wearing her white arctic fox pelt around her neck, a gold bracelet on one wrist and three strings of pearls around the other. 

“Yah, I’m...happy to be here too” I said, trying to sound enthusiastic. 

“I’m happy to have one of Pentagram City’s finest News Anchors here, even if you’re not doing a story about it. Now then, I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine. I know how lonely you must be, running from your ex, meaning you’re Pentagram city’s fresh eligible bachelor. I follow all the latest news and trends, so I am inclined to help you find new love!” She explained, wrapping an arm around my shoulder and guiding me in the direction she had come from. 

“Oh, I-I don’t t-think-” I began saying, trying to object. 

“NONSENSE darling. I insist. No need to thank me. Please, I’d like you to meet her. She’s a fine young lady, I’m sure you’ll like her after you meet her” said Portia, smiling as she gestured ahead of us. 

As the crowd parted, I gasped in horror. 

Standing there, talking to a small group of demons, was the demoness I was dreading to see.

“YOOHOO! (Y/N)! I’d like to introduce you to the demon I’ve been telling you about!” called out Portia, catching the attention of the five demons. 

(Y/N) smirked when she saw me, but the smirk immediately turned into a smile. 

“Tom, it’s a PLEASURE seeing you again” said (Y/N), putting on a British accent. She was wearing a black dress with Georgette fabric drapes with off-the- shoulder sleeves, some lays across a banded waist. The maxi skirt also had a side slit. Instead of horns on her head though, she had a monochrome, (H/L) misty galaxy hairstyle. I remember this was what she had before her demon form changed. She must have the ability to summon it at will whenever she needs to be in disguise. The rest of her form remained the same though, her feathered wings folded tightly against her back.