W.I.C.K.E.D

13) Let's Talk About This

Prince Manor
(Next Day)

3rd Person P.O.V- Everyone being (Mark, Dark, Wilford, Host, Yander, Silver, Google, Bing, Bim, Dr Iplier, Jim, King, Dancer, Ethan, Blank, Jack, Anti, Dr Septic, Chase, Jackie, Tyler, Die, Felix and Kit) are all sitting at the dining room table for breakfast.

Felix- Nervously glancing around as I speak up, breaking the tense silence. "Is it true?"

Kit- I notice all eyes are on my human. (Growls Lowly)

Felix- (Sighs Softly) I reach out to my alter and sooth him.

Mark- I notice the interaction between the two, but don't question it. "Is what true?"

Ethan- Speaking before Felix, this time. "What Host said..."

Blank- Interrupting my human. "Are we all really gonna be safe here."

Jack- (Nods Agreeingly) "One of the High Elders just mysteriously showed up, who else is next...one of the Council, or worse a Hunter?" It got really quiet as all eyes are suddenly on me.

Dark- Taking a deep breath and slowly letting it out, then swallowing down a much needed sip of my coffee. "Calm down, all of you." I had to ease the tension that once again riled some flustered feathers. "It's all true, this is your home and I made a promise to keep you all safe." Suddenly all eyes are on me as I gesture to Anti and Wilford. "Anti and Wilford had a very informative talk with the High Elder and the situation is being handled." Having finished my breakfast, with a snap of my fingers the mess is cleared away. "Excuse me, I have some work to do." Getting up, I head upstairs to my office.

3rd Person P.O.V- Dark had left everyone with mixed emotions about the whole situation and only one of them really had the balls to get the answers they all wanted.

(Darks Office)

Dark- Hearing a timid knocking at the door, rather curious I get up from my desk and cross the room to answer it. (Shocked) "Mark?"

Mark- No one except Host and Wilford was allowed entry, today that changed. "I want answers." Bravely pushing past the shocked Demon, I make my way into his office as I stand in the middle of the room looking around.

Dark- (Hums Amusedly) Shutting the door and warding it once more. I walk over and lean against the edge of my desk, facing my bonded. "What answers do you seek?"

Mark- (Bites Bottom Lip) "What are you planning, Dark? What information did Anti and Wilford retrieve from the High Elder for you?"

Dark- My eyes widen as I look my bonded up and down. "How?"

Mark- (Snorts) "I know how you operate Damian. You're an Ancient Demon in need of being in complete control over everything and every situation. You have a backup plan for your backup plans!" Slowly crossing the limited space between us as I stand before him. "Tell me...what do you plan to do?"

Dark- I don't know what changed in my human, but he was going dark-side and I love it! (Smirks) Leaning down as I nuzzle his cheek. "I don't know, you might not like it."

Mark- (Chuckles) "Try me."

Dark- My human was making me feel things I haven't felt in centuries and I would do anything to protect him. (Hums Lowly) "She told us everything. Who the High Elders are, how many. The Council, how many and who. How many lives in the community as well as Hunters they have contracts with."

Mark- (Nods Understandingly) "So what is your plan exactly?"

Dark- "I was gonna send in Wilford, Yander, Silver and Anti. Make it all quick and quiet, as they are the four who can get right in and right back out." Gently grasping his shoulders as I rub soothing circles. "They are also to find any paperwork on those removed from the community for future reference as we don't need them coming after us either."

Mark- (Raises Eyebrow) "Your plan is to eradicate the whole community, even those no-longer part of it?"

Dark- (Hums Thoughtfully) "If they are a threat to you then yes."

Mark- Turning away from my Demon as I think over his plans. (Nods) "Do what you must." Leaving it that as I pull out of his grasp, I leave the office and head to my room my door slamming shut behind me.

Dark- I look at the door confused, trying to figure out what I said wrong.

(Half-Hour Later)

Wilford- Walking into the office I find Dark at his desk, a bottle of whiskey nearly empty and a glass in his hand. "Are you alright?"

Dark- Glancing up at the Demon Prince. (Sighs Heavily) "Am I doing something wrong?"

Wilford- (Frowns) "Not that I'm aware of...." Sitting in a chair across from his desk. "Talk to me."

Dark- "Mark was in here earlier and questioned me about my plans on how to handle the situation."

Wilford- (Nods Understandingly) "How'd he take it."

Dark- Staring off rather perplexed and dazed as I take another sip of whiskey. "He took it fine for the most part, until I mentioned paperwork pertaining to anyone no longer part of the community."

Wilford- (Hums and Nods) "Well, that is where you went wrong then."

Dark- Immediately turning my attention to Wilford. "How so?"

Wilford- (Sighs Heavily) "I think you forgot, Marks parents were exiled from the community and stripped of their abilities."

Dark- (Mutters Frantically) "Shit!" Slamming down the glass as I hastily get to my feet. "I need to fix this."

Wilford- (Shakes Head) Dark leaves in a rush and I'm left with a mess to clean.

(Master Bedroom)

Dark- In a burst of shadows, I'm suddenly in our bonded's room. (Coos Softly) Stumbling over to the bed, I carefully climb beneath the covers and snuggle beside the warm body.

Mark- (Sighs Contently) I melt into the body, that wraps around mine.

Dark- Pressing light kisses to my humans face. "I'm so very sorry, Darling. I should have known and I forgot. Please forgive me."

Mark- (Mumbles Sleepily) "Honest mistake, forgiven."