Frozen Fire
A figure rose at the far end of the bar, placing a tip on the counter
then turning to leave, hand moving to grip the hilt of a long, slender
bokken as a threat to those who dare deck her stride. As I watched
this figure sway to the soft sounds of the jukebox as she departed, I
grinned to myself as I devoured her backside. Her seemingly thick
thighs to those curved hips along with that firm ass and up the small
of her back to the creamy skin on her neck. Black hair piled high in a
plait fashion that cascaded down her back.
As she pushed her way through the doors, our eyes met for a brief
second. Humph, I say quietly to myself, returning to my drink, gulping
it down and placing the shot-glass down onto the counter. As I
dismount my stool, back towards it, I glance over to the right at the
spot where the pale woman with the raven tresses and lean fundamental
nature sat. I smirked, looking over my shoulder to the mirror behind
the bar counter. I saw a face staring back at me through the beer
bottles that were placed upon the shelves in front of the mirror.
A face well shrouded in the dimness of the bar. My face; promising as
I turn around to view this despicable excuse for a concealing outfit.
My eyes; hidden as I come across the shades covering them. I run my
fingers over the dark shades, contemplating my life as far as my mind
can reach. My hair; blonde and wavy yet curly in some places. I hated
this get up, but I had no choice nor the time to protest. In a sudden
flash, I caught myself staring into the face behind the beer bottles.
<I’ve seen that woman.... somewhere...>
I turn the seat she was seated in around on the stool, hoping to grab
any loose thoughts that shouted out to me about that woman. Turning it
some more, I sigh in dismay as I turn to leave. <There is nothing
about that woman I know about.> I stop dead in my tracks in the middle
of the bar, turning to look at her seat again. <Or is there...?> I
shake the eerie idea from my shoulders and continue to leave. As I’m
about to depart, the bartender called me back.
“’Scuse me.. Woman in that seat you were lookin’ at left this for ya.”
I turn to one side, staring at the note in his hands. I skimmed over
the piece of paper carefully before considering to take it. Taking
slow steps up to the bartender, I close my eyes a minute to push out
the peculiar feeling before my thoughts were yet again interrupted.
“Ya gonna take or ain’t ya?”
I growl irritably and snatch the note from his shaking hands, causing
him to tremble, stumbling slightly backwards. I shove the note into my
pocket, then turned to glare at everyone in the bar, removing the
shades from my eyes, giving them the Mind-Your-Own-God-Damn-Business
glare. They all turned their eyes back to what they were doing as I
continued to leave. I shoved the bar doors open, walking down the
lonely streets, pushing my way around people.
I moved through crowds of drunks and bums along with prostitutes
hailing various cars up and down the street, flashing their appealing
body‘s to men in hopes of making a good lay. Possibly with enough
financial support in the end without getting raped or killed. It’s a
pity to see such beautiful women bear down to such distasteful acts
such as prostitution.
I walk further down this Entry to Hell as I call it, seeing no one
ever left this down quiet from about midnight to maybe around four AM
or so I‘ve heard. There would always be something to cause a
disturbance about down here on the Dark Side of Hayfong, some place I
came across while racing to lose a trail of Pirates who know some very
powerful Tao Magic.
Anyway, I’m going back to a place I came across since I might as well
stick around an wait until all hell brakes loose, since I‘ve got
something those Tao Freaks want. A suitcase that I snatched right
before the Tao’s could reach it. Pissed those freaks off enough to
follow me all through space. Anyhow, I’m incognito, well, I’m trying
to be at least. Unless you can picture me a blonde with a pair of
sunglasses, tacky red and white outfit, work boots and a blue jacket
with a name like Rachel Sweet... then... there you go.
Opening the doors of the raggedy apartment building I was staying in
for the time, the smells of sex, beer and dampness overwhelmed my
senses. Shaking my head from vertigo, I slowly ascended the steps in
the ostensibly low income high-rise of this retched town. I caught
sight of this slut giving this guy head at the end of the hallway. The
guy looked up and winked. I flicked him off, continuing down the hall
and up another flight of stairs.
I stopped at the top of the steps, looking down, growling in
annoyance. Stepping over a couple in 69 position, shaking my head in
revulsion, I trudged onward. Finally reaching my destination, I
fumbled with my keys. It was too damn dark even without my shades to
see an inch in front of my face. I dropped my keys and gave a yell in
frustration. I decided to open my door the old fashioned way.
*WHAM*
I nearly kicked the door off it’s hinges in anger, turning to find the
couple in 69, jump, gather their clothes and leave abruptly. <I still
got it... even in this get-up...> I grin, moving over to pick up the
door and replacing it on it’s frame. I sighed, turning around. The
first thing I saw was that suitcase. Walking up to it, I ran my hand
along the cool exterior of the piece of luggage. I thought of how
pissed those Tao Freaks were. I was determined to make my efforts
worthwhile, I’d open it so I wouldn’t have to lug around this metal
contraption.
Typing in the code, it opened, making a loud hissing noise as smoke
started to seep through the openings. I sat back and watched the
suitcase go through a series of safety checks and inspections of it’s
surroundings. That's when I saw her. Melfina. She was in the suitcase,
curled up, holding her knees, lifeless at the moment. She wouldn't be
lifless for long though. Tired of waiting, I decided to take a hot
shower and get rid of this phony disguise until tomorrow when I’d
ditch this planet with my prize.
The bathroom wasn’t any better than the rest of this shit hole. I just
pardoned the matter as I began to strip off my clothing. As I turned
on the water, tuning it to hot, it felt nice against my skin with both
my hands on the wall, feet spread as if I were being searched by the
police, letting my head hang under the pressure. The hot water would
flow, surging down my back, ass, and thighs, down to my calves and
then my feet.
Lifting my head slowly, I ran my fingers through my hair, removing the
excess water from of my short mane. I grabbed a sponge, covering it
with soap, running it over my nicely proportioned body. I began
lathering my more sensitive areas, then rinsing off completely. I
grabbed the shampoo, washing my dark hair. As I turned the water off,
I began groping for a near by towel.
Wiping off my face, I looked in the mirror after erasing the fog,
staring at the likeness in the pane of reflective glass. Not some
replica but the face I was given. The patch over my right eye,
limiting my vision to nearly half of what it used to be. I wouldn’t
call myself visually impaired. The patch makes me seem more
intimidating towards those who feel they can match me. I grin at the
mirror image, shaking my head in amusement. Wrapping the towel around
myself, I left the steamy bathroom.
The chill I received when I entered the next room made my hairs stand
on end, shuddering slightly. I gazed up to find Melfina standing stark
naked in the middle of my living room. I noticed her eyes were closed
and that she was standing very still. I decided to wake her up and get
her some clothes.
“Melfina, wake up.”
Her body seemed to quiver as her eyes snapped open, looking at me. Her
soft hazel eyes began to dart about the room as if questioning her
being here. I could see tears beginning to form in her lenient eyes. I
sighed and walked up to her, pulling her small form against mine. I
heard her sniffling and choking up. Her harms were over her chest in
an X like position as I embraced her tiny body against my mature
stature. I held her for a few minutes longer until I felt she really
needed clothes.
“I need to get you dressed. We leave tomorrow.”
I then released my grip and for once, gazed, long and hard into her
distant hazel eyes. She sniffled and lifted her hand to my patch. She
proceeded by running her slender finger tips over it. And through the
loud ringing in my ears, I could hear her soft voice speaking to me,
hushed as if worried someone would find her out and harm her.
“What happened...”
I jerk my head away from her grip. She looked wounded from my callous
actions. Replacing her hand back to her side, I turn around, walking
towards my bedroom. Stopping, I answered her in that cold, aloof way
I'm so used to.
“It's a long, degrading story with inconsiderate mistakes I made
simply without knowing any better. Come on now, Melfina. We need to
get you dressed.”
I didn‘t hear a response and guessed she was pleased with my answer or
distraught by my sudden act of impulse. Entering my bedroom, I
gestured towards the bed as she sat down. I looked at her through the
corner of my eye as I searched the drawers. She seemed to be the quiet
keen and brisk type, but with a disturbing history that cascaded over
her, invading her thoughts every so often. I shook off the same
feeling I felt at the bar. Tossing her a shirt with a pair of shorts,
I left to put on my own clothing.
I emerged wearing a black sports bra with matching shorts. Melfina was
sitting in the middle of the bed with a smile on her face. I stared at
her a moment and her smile faded to that solemn look she’d emit. I
moved to the bed, hoisting my legs onto the divan, lying back with my
hands behind my head, sighing. I could feel something against me.
Looking down, Melfina had latched onto me, her tiny arms around my
mid-section and her head on my shoulder. I moved my arm to gather up
the blanket, tossing some over us, moving back to hold her.
I pondered various things as I lay with Melfina, who cuddled close,
eyes closed, mind dreaming, scheming possibly. My thoughts began to
drift to that woman I saw at the bar and how she somehow ties in with
me. I doubt she has anything to do with my life. I look over in the
darkness to the small package holding onto me as if afraid I’d leave
her during the night. I leaned close and pressed a soft kiss to her
forehead. She mewled, tightening her grip on me.
I smiled for the first time out of absolute contentment. But that
smile didn’t last very long as I began to think about the Tao Freaks.
And how they’d take Melfina away from me if I failed to protect her. I
shifted to my side, wrapping my other arm around her, holding her to
me. My eyes narrowed as I gritted my teeth, clinging to Melfina
protectively with one thought in my mind. Those Tao Bastards would
have to get through _me_ if they plan on taking Melfina. And _that_
was my new objective...
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