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Death Lilli, Paranormal fiction ch 1
A dark black 70’s Plymouth barracuda pulled up to the curb and parked. Its dark tinted windows working to mask who was behind the wheel. Jude straightened. He could feel his prey close by. The hairs on his arms prickled up with excitement that the search was finally over.
His cold blue eyes transfixed upon the decrepit old red brick apartment complex staring at it half amazed. The area reeked with the foul stench of rotten souls. Almost everyone who lived here was a lost cause, a human so far gone that darkness was the only thing that filled their heart. Jude felt his trigger finger twitch just once, as if itching to be used again. How long had it been since he had taken the life of one of the dark ones? Clearly, it had been too long if his body was responding like this.
He grabbed a semi-melted chocolate bar from the passenger seat, peeling back the foil before shoving it into his mouth. He didn’t really need to eat but he was bored. The can of warm soda that sat in the drink holder was nearly empty. He picked it up, drinking the last few drops before crushing the can and tossing it in the back. Now all there was to do was wait to see if his prey lived here like the informant had told them. Jude felt the anticipation of having to wait grating on his nerves. The sky was still dark and the wind had a bitter bite to it. Hopefully he wouldn’t have to wait long if, that was, she attended school like most teenagers did at that age. What was an hour or two here or there, nothing compared to the last seventeen years, six months and fourteen days Jude thought bitterly.
“Nothing at all” Jude hissed under his breathe, eyes now glued to the front steel cage that seemed like a pathetic attempt at security for the building. He reasoned, with mild amusement at how easy it would be to destroy the building – all he would need to start a fire would be some old paper and a piece of flint with a little gasoline to really get it going. He wondered just how quickly the fire would take hold, most likely only a matter of minutes then everyone would be trapped.
Who ever thought to hide her here had done a good job. Who would have considered to look for her packed in so tightly with such common riff raff. Certainly not anyone from the order of the light, this was not part of their jurisdiction. Even now Jude was playing with fire just by being here. Leaving this area unprotected wasn’t unlike them, they had little care for the rules or the people they governed. He glanced down at his watch it was just after four in the morning, he sighed this was going to be a long wait.
Jude touched upon the energies, trying to filter out those that were useless; finally catching the right energy. Surely, this had to be the one he was looking for. Jude tapped into the energy a little further. In his trance Jude could feel the energy. Was this the one? He was jostled straight out, as if someone had mentally pushed him out while protecting her. Jude shook his head, this was wrong!
This life force wasn’t the pure evil energy as he had expected, instead something almost innocent that cried out to him. Jude gripped the steering wheel tight, wondering just what might be going on.
His fierce blue eyes glanced back at the battered door, just waiting for an opportunity to enter without becoming detected. There were things he had to find out. Going in there all guns ablaze wouldn’t help to find her; it would only bring unwanted attention his way. This time he had to be covert, just the type of action he had been waiting for. A smile formed on Jude’s face, he might have just found his chance. Using his abilities Jude would be able to manipulate one of the buildings occupants making him believe that Jude was related to them.
Jude didn’t like to override a person’s free will but in this case he had no other choice. Seeing an old man leave the building to walk his dog Jude saw his best opportunity to gain entry.
Carefully he approached the old man dipping his glasses so that he could fog the man’s mind. Jude felt the slightest pang of regret as the old man’s eyes glazed over, this was a bad thing to do especially since it involved killing the dog. It was a good thing that Jude was able to bury the regret for his instincts knew that he was doing what had to be done. The target was the key and he needed a reason to get close to it. This old guy would work perfectly.
Jude followed the guy upstairs thankful that the old man lived in a fairly nice two bed apartment. It was small but that didn’t bother Jude, He wasn’t planning on staying that long. A week or two tops. Jude lay down on top of the single bed in the guest room and slipped into a deeper trance.
He could feel goodness in her, yet, still there was an underlying current of evil that confused him. Jude ran his hand through his sandy hair, what was going on? The pure crisp pull of something so sweet far outweighed the minor hint of danger, death and repulsion he felt. This wasn’t right…..it should be the other way around. Jude had to see her, to feel her and then he would decide if he should kill her or not.
The old man knocked on Jude’s door softly “You want to come for a walk to the shops?” he asked. Jude was finding himself liking the old man more and more as the hours went past.
“Sure” Jude said smiling. He had never known what it was like to have a family. Surprised by just how good it did feel. As they shut the door behind them Jude felt the target approaching. He stiffened, slowly turning so that he could see her. His heart rate slowed and his hand rested casually where his 9mm lay hidden. She was so close that it was hard to concentrate. He could feel the slightest tremor in his trigger finger as he tried to think. Then she was there. Standing right in front of him; trying to looking all innocent.
No doubt about it, she looked like her mother with that ebony black hair that was pulled back into a smooth ponytail, to the shape of her body that was somewhere between athletic and curvaceous. In that dress it was hard not to see her as a woman. Jude swallowed his throat suddenly dry. He lifted his hand from where his gun lay while continuing to stare at her. If he hadn’t known better he would have sworn that it was Lilith standing before him, but he had seen her broken, bloodied body burned before his very eyes.
“Hey there Mr. Goldstein, how are you today?” she asked cheerfully. Her voice as rich as thick syrup that made you want to… ‘Stop it!’ Jude chastised himself, for one thing he may have to kill this girl and for another thinking about her like that was just wrong. He had hunted her since her birth, just because she had aged while Jude hadn’t, didn’t make those thoughts any better. She was his prey and nothing more.
Cautiously he glanced back at his prey, catching her eyes. Jude drew a quick sharp breath. Those eyes, like liquid emeralds so green and lovely…..just like her fathers. Quickly he had to look away; she was part of the light. Her mother had not lied. Jude swallowed the hard lump in the back of his throat, forcing himself to look back up at her, but she was already gone.
He wouldn’t be telling Gabe about this, not until he was sure of what was going on. How funny it was that fate should deal him this hand Jude thought with a laugh before heading outside with the old man.
His cold blue eyes transfixed upon the decrepit old red brick apartment complex staring at it half amazed. The area reeked with the foul stench of rotten souls. Almost everyone who lived here was a lost cause, a human so far gone that darkness was the only thing that filled their heart. Jude felt his trigger finger twitch just once, as if itching to be used again. How long had it been since he had taken the life of one of the dark ones? Clearly, it had been too long if his body was responding like this.
He grabbed a semi-melted chocolate bar from the passenger seat, peeling back the foil before shoving it into his mouth. He didn’t really need to eat but he was bored. The can of warm soda that sat in the drink holder was nearly empty. He picked it up, drinking the last few drops before crushing the can and tossing it in the back. Now all there was to do was wait to see if his prey lived here like the informant had told them. Jude felt the anticipation of having to wait grating on his nerves. The sky was still dark and the wind had a bitter bite to it. Hopefully he wouldn’t have to wait long if, that was, she attended school like most teenagers did at that age. What was an hour or two here or there, nothing compared to the last seventeen years, six months and fourteen days Jude thought bitterly.
“Nothing at all” Jude hissed under his breathe, eyes now glued to the front steel cage that seemed like a pathetic attempt at security for the building. He reasoned, with mild amusement at how easy it would be to destroy the building – all he would need to start a fire would be some old paper and a piece of flint with a little gasoline to really get it going. He wondered just how quickly the fire would take hold, most likely only a matter of minutes then everyone would be trapped.
Who ever thought to hide her here had done a good job. Who would have considered to look for her packed in so tightly with such common riff raff. Certainly not anyone from the order of the light, this was not part of their jurisdiction. Even now Jude was playing with fire just by being here. Leaving this area unprotected wasn’t unlike them, they had little care for the rules or the people they governed. He glanced down at his watch it was just after four in the morning, he sighed this was going to be a long wait.
Jude touched upon the energies, trying to filter out those that were useless; finally catching the right energy. Surely, this had to be the one he was looking for. Jude tapped into the energy a little further. In his trance Jude could feel the energy. Was this the one? He was jostled straight out, as if someone had mentally pushed him out while protecting her. Jude shook his head, this was wrong!
This life force wasn’t the pure evil energy as he had expected, instead something almost innocent that cried out to him. Jude gripped the steering wheel tight, wondering just what might be going on.
His fierce blue eyes glanced back at the battered door, just waiting for an opportunity to enter without becoming detected. There were things he had to find out. Going in there all guns ablaze wouldn’t help to find her; it would only bring unwanted attention his way. This time he had to be covert, just the type of action he had been waiting for. A smile formed on Jude’s face, he might have just found his chance. Using his abilities Jude would be able to manipulate one of the buildings occupants making him believe that Jude was related to them.
Jude didn’t like to override a person’s free will but in this case he had no other choice. Seeing an old man leave the building to walk his dog Jude saw his best opportunity to gain entry.
Carefully he approached the old man dipping his glasses so that he could fog the man’s mind. Jude felt the slightest pang of regret as the old man’s eyes glazed over, this was a bad thing to do especially since it involved killing the dog. It was a good thing that Jude was able to bury the regret for his instincts knew that he was doing what had to be done. The target was the key and he needed a reason to get close to it. This old guy would work perfectly.
Jude followed the guy upstairs thankful that the old man lived in a fairly nice two bed apartment. It was small but that didn’t bother Jude, He wasn’t planning on staying that long. A week or two tops. Jude lay down on top of the single bed in the guest room and slipped into a deeper trance.
He could feel goodness in her, yet, still there was an underlying current of evil that confused him. Jude ran his hand through his sandy hair, what was going on? The pure crisp pull of something so sweet far outweighed the minor hint of danger, death and repulsion he felt. This wasn’t right…..it should be the other way around. Jude had to see her, to feel her and then he would decide if he should kill her or not.
The old man knocked on Jude’s door softly “You want to come for a walk to the shops?” he asked. Jude was finding himself liking the old man more and more as the hours went past.
“Sure” Jude said smiling. He had never known what it was like to have a family. Surprised by just how good it did feel. As they shut the door behind them Jude felt the target approaching. He stiffened, slowly turning so that he could see her. His heart rate slowed and his hand rested casually where his 9mm lay hidden. She was so close that it was hard to concentrate. He could feel the slightest tremor in his trigger finger as he tried to think. Then she was there. Standing right in front of him; trying to looking all innocent.
No doubt about it, she looked like her mother with that ebony black hair that was pulled back into a smooth ponytail, to the shape of her body that was somewhere between athletic and curvaceous. In that dress it was hard not to see her as a woman. Jude swallowed his throat suddenly dry. He lifted his hand from where his gun lay while continuing to stare at her. If he hadn’t known better he would have sworn that it was Lilith standing before him, but he had seen her broken, bloodied body burned before his very eyes.
“Hey there Mr. Goldstein, how are you today?” she asked cheerfully. Her voice as rich as thick syrup that made you want to… ‘Stop it!’ Jude chastised himself, for one thing he may have to kill this girl and for another thinking about her like that was just wrong. He had hunted her since her birth, just because she had aged while Jude hadn’t, didn’t make those thoughts any better. She was his prey and nothing more.
Cautiously he glanced back at his prey, catching her eyes. Jude drew a quick sharp breath. Those eyes, like liquid emeralds so green and lovely…..just like her fathers. Quickly he had to look away; she was part of the light. Her mother had not lied. Jude swallowed the hard lump in the back of his throat, forcing himself to look back up at her, but she was already gone.
He wouldn’t be telling Gabe about this, not until he was sure of what was going on. How funny it was that fate should deal him this hand Jude thought with a laugh before heading outside with the old man.
