The flames of the torch now lighting his bedroom. Slayer's eyes quickly fell on the figure that was standing with his back facing towards him, as he stood staring outside the massive window.
"Long time no see, Brother." Came the greeting from the man who still didn't bother to turn towards Slayer and just kept continuing to stare out the window at the night sky, as if it was something he did often here and Slayer walking in wasn't anything new.
This annoyed Slayer even more seeing how his brother acted as if he was a welcomed and a frequent guest. "Not long enough, Vishious." Slayer responded back. Venom in his voice as he stood there looking at his brother's back. For he still hadn't bothered to turn around yet.
The silence that followed after Slayer's remark was soon interrupted by the sound of Vishious' dark chuckle. Slayer's annoyance grew considerably higher at this, he wasn't in any kind of mood to deal with Vishious right now. Pissed that Vishious had shown up in his room unexpectedly and sooner than Slayer had wanted.
He was hoping to have at least the night to prepare and get himself ready for his brother's arrival that he had only just had heard about an hour ago and Vishious showing up like this was something that he knew his brother found amusement in.
What was even more irritating was that Vishious was not someone who belonged to this Realm and so his aura was harder to detect. He couldn't believe that Vishious had caught him off guard like this and had only had his letter delivered today was obviously something Vishious had planned on. Not wanting to give any time for Slayer to prepare for him and to have the chance to cover up anything about what had brought him to visit this Realm and Slayer's kingdom.
Slayer then started walking slowly to the sofa that was in the middle of his massive bedroom, which had a half bar set up behind it that was stocked up with various kinds of liquor. Grabbing two glasses, he started to pour the drinks and he quickly downed his glass in one drink, pouring himself another glass right away before he looked up towards Vishious he still stood staring out the window.
"Would you like a drink?" Slayer asked as he down his second glass, not waiting for a reply. He then set his glass down to once again refill it.
"I'm pleased to see that you haven't forgotten your manners and took the time to be considerate enough to have poured your guest a drink as well. How truly thoughtful." Vishious said. His tone came off mockingly, like he was touched by Slayer's action. He finally turned slowly towards Slayer and proceeded to walk to where Slayer was still standing behind the couch at the half bar, downing another full glass before handing the other glass that he had filled to Vishious. Who had a cold, mischievous smile on his beautifully handsome as he now stood before Slayer. Taking the glass and bringing it to his lips to take a small sip from it and this rubbed Slayer wrong even more and he said as he started to pour himself another glass,
"Please do me a favor and spare me the fake being -touched act. It doesn't look or sound good coming from you." His tone flat and unenthused.
"Well now that's just hurtful." Vishious said in a sarcastic hurt voice.
Just then the door burst open, making Slayer and Vishious snap their heads to look towards the door to see Malice stood in the entry, his power core energy, pulsing out of him, forging a bow and arrow in his hands, his aim pointed directly at Vishious. Malice had a look of pure hate in his eyes, never letting his gaze waiver from Vishious. He just stood there with his arrow aimed at him, as if daring Vishious to move and give him a reason to shoot.
"I didn't do anything when I sensed your aura entering into My Lord's room. I figured that it had to belong to My Lord's brother, because of how powerful and strong it is. I've only known my Lord to possess and or like that and know it wasn't my place to come and interrupt your arrival in his room. But just because I didn't do anything about your presence; that I would not do anything when I felt the other aura appear just a few moments ago." Malice said with a threatening voice that held his ruthless nature in it.
Slayer, who had not said anything since Malice had entered the room, couldn't hold back the approving small smile that came to his lips hearing and seeing the way Malice challenged Vishious. Slayer had also felt the presence of another aura appear inside the Palace a little while ago, but had chosen to not act on it, just yet. Wanting to still see what Vishious had in mind and was planning, but he didn't have a problem with Malice's response and entry.
"Well, well and what do we have here? You're not a normal Kamaira and you have a very familiar and very different scent about you, that I don't quite seem to know why that is?" Vishious
was intrigued by the Demon who just burst through the door and who not only had a power arrow pointed at him but who also dared to challenge him. There was something else that he found interesting; and that was he could smell the scent of his Night Creature coming from him, but he could clearly that he belonged to the Kamaira Clan.
"Did you lose your voice?" Vishious said he was losing his patience. It was only because of this demon catching his interest that had stopped him from killing it already. He didn't tolerate anyone or anything thinking that he was someone that could be disrespected. And not responding when he spoke, was definitely something that wasn't wise.
Everyone, whether demon or human, did as he said and answered him when spoken to. That was all there was to it. It wouldn't matter that this demon had caught his attention or curiosity, he wouldn't waste time and kill whatever got on his bad side. So Vishious let this demon know by saying," You answer me when I'm speaking to you! And consider this your only warning because I will not repeat myself for anyone. Am I in any kind of way unclear?" Vishious said and his eyes glistened with murderous intent.
Slayer, seeing Malice not making any attempt in answering to what Vishious had just warned him of, knew that he needed to intervene in the situation before Vishious would make a move towards Malice.
"Malice, put your bow and arrow away. "Slayer ordered. His voice was dark and short. He knew how Vishious worked, and he knew that Vishious wouldn't hesitate in killing if one dared to oppose him. But he also knew that Malice wouldn't take orders from anyone other than him.
Slayer would never allow or be okay with Vishious killing any that belonged and was ruled by him. Not under his watch and not without there being an all-out fight between brothers. Especially, where it concerned the hybrid Kamaira, Malice.
Lord Vishious found killing to be thoroughly enjoyable and he wouldn't mind at all if he caused an all-out war that was a result of his actions.
"Yes, Sir." Malice said without hesitation but he was a little reluctant in lowering his bow and arrow but soon they were absorbed back inside his body. Suddenly they heard a dark chuckle come from Vishious and it made Malice uneasy. Slayer too, felt a little unsettled that Vishious had found something funny or amusing right now.
"Now let me make something very clear, brother. Malice is not someone who you will demand or order anything from. Malice only follows the orders that I say and you will refrain from making any threats against him." Slayer finished letting Vishious what he would not tolerate from him, while he was staying there, his voice was demanding and serious, as he spoke.
Vishious had not broke his gaze, the entire time from Malice, as Slayer spoke. He was still trying to figure out why this demon had a weird scent that was mixed with a Night Creature. And not having the scent of his lower Night Creatures, a shrieker, that enjoyed coming out at night to kill and feed. But, of one of his stronger Night Creatures, a Shadower.
Shadowers held the positions of his Generals and Commanders in Sprague, the Demon City. And the Shadowers were not demons that mingled with other demons. It didn't matter what the circumstance would be, they would kill other demons for sport and entertainment and they hardly left to go out with the Shriekers when they would go out during the night hours of this Realm.
This was something that Vishious wouldn't just brush that he wouldn't make sure of finding the answer to. Vishious wasn't a Lord who let matters that concerned those that were his to be swept under the rug or taken lightly. For those he ruled over were his and he took it quite personally and possessively.
Vishious finally broke his attention away from the all white Kamaira who had listened to Slayer when ordered to withdraw his weapon, absorbing it back in his body. Vishious didn't say anything for a while but then he said breaking the silence," Like I already told you pup, you answer me when I speak to you. This is something that you should let everyone in your kingdom know brother. Because I'll kill any and all who think they don't have to answer when spoken to." Vishious said this in a flat, almost bored tone. Turning around to face Slayer, a mischievous smile, that let one see his fangs show on his face.
Slayer was about to say something back to what Vishious said when suddenly, Vishious let out a whistle that was loud and pierced through the palace. The whistle went in a pattern of different pitches that sounded like some kind of beautiful, mystical call. It was musical and brought a sense of euphoria when listening to it.
Malice couldn't help but find himself almost enchanted by it, the melodious whistle that came from Vishious brought a feeling of belonging and it felt like he somehow knew it. The way Malice reacted to the whistle didn't go unnoticed by Vishious. Even though he seemed to be not looking in the Kamairas direction, this made Vishious's brows draw together and his eyes glistened darkly. This further intrigued Vishious of Malice, because only those who belonged to him knew this whistle that he would use to call and communicate with his Night Creatures. He even summoned whoever he wanted to come to him.
Vishious stopped the whistle and it made Malice feel a longing in his heart. He wished that Vishious would have kept whistling, just so he could have heard it a little longer. This feeling confused Malice, leaving him with wanting answers to why that whistle affected him like it did. He stayed quiet and tried to keep how he was feeling from showing for the others in the room to notice.
It was almost instantly After Vishious had stopped his melodious whistle, a figure materialized from the shadows that covered the corner of the room of the study that was behind Vishious.
Slayer and Malice both became guarded and alert, at this sudden new arrival. Not knowing what to expect and not knowing what it was that Vishious had in mind for this visit. They both didn't even know what it was that he had just summoned.
The figure that materialized, walked forward to come to stand directly behind Vishious on one side holding its head down. Wearing a pure black cloak that dragged on the floor and the hood hung down enough to completely hide the face. Having a small build and it's height was one that a human would have, standing only about five and a half feet.
"You can relax, I didn't summon anything that is going to cause any problems with you two. This is who you sensed earlier that appeared in the palace and who will also be staying here as well, as I visit" Vishious inform them both. His voice letting it be known that it wasn't something that was up for debate. He then walked towards the door, before stopping when he was right in front of it saying," I hope that you don't mind the extra guest? And that us taking up two rooms isn't going to be putting you out much, little brother?" Vishious said this in a a soft tone. As if trying to sound sincere about how Slayer felt about the situation.
Slayer and Malice's attention was still on the figure that was staying right behind Vishious, obediently. It's head was still lowered and not making any sound as it stood there behind it's Lord.
"I don't mind at all." Slayer said in an almost welcoming voice. A smile that didn't reach his eyes came to his face As he continued saying," And how long are we going to be honored with your presence?"
This had One side of Vishious' lip pulled
up slightly, giving a mischievous look to Slayer. He let out a light chuckle as he replied, "We'll just have to wait and see how our cold reunion will play out for us." He then turned and opened the door walking out into the corridor with his company following right behind, like a shadow.