With Aggressive shaking,you get out of sleep.
The Daemon's Dark Figure woke you up,hoping that it is good news for once.
"Milord,i deeply apologize for waking you up.But you where about to scream." the Daemon explains,moving away from you.
"Well,nothing surprising there....even if i was pampered by Katie's Love,we even kissed...Ha !" you tell him,sighing.
"Milord,you seem like you expected your behavior..." the Daemon says,confused.
"I did,considering i still need to...save the slaves." you say,looking at the Time.
The Time shows 02:19AM,you didn't sleep for long.Considering,you still have to save the Slaves.
You sit up on the couch,looking at your Foxes,Katie is sleeping tight.As long as she and the other Foxes,are happy and safe.You'r Safety is 2nd Priority.
Deciding to get to work.You ask the Daemon about the area,perhaps he can give you a overview of the surrounding area,considering Ivan brought food and water for his Wife from the local Shops,that weren't Raided.
You go through your bag,hoping for a physical map of the City.But all you can find is more MRE's and a few drinks.Including a few Medkit,to be exact...an IFAK(Individual First Aid Kit).
Knowing that you need to find out where the Jammer is and where,the location of the NATO Checkpoint is.But also,what the best approach would be and the best entry point.
Turning your Arm-mounted device on,you start to switch to Satellite view,and look around the area.
"Milord,i might be able to find the Jammer..but,it...will be,rather difficult." the Daemon explains.
"Hit me,we might just need to break the Jammer,now.I don't see any other way of contacting Reinforcements and securing the surrounding area." you say,sighing again.
Judging from the Satellite view of the Area,there seems to be more then once Checkpoint.It seems to be a Network of Checkpoints.It is a rather,pointless Plan,with high use of Manpower and equipment.
The Daemon vanishes,you expect him to be searching the Jammer.Soon to return.
Being right,as most of the times.The Daemon returns,with good News this time.
He quickly points out the location...the Jammer is also disguised as a Normal Television Tower.
Making it harder to find,due to the high concentration of Television Towers in this Area.
Finding it on the Map,you quickly mark it.
Looking at the Foxes,you start to feel shame creep up.
The Daemon speak of possible entry ways,he has found suitable for you.
Hearing one of the Priestess move,you hope they are sleeping tight,and are not awake.
Yua stands up,seeing the Daemon's shadowy figure beside you,she panics and starts crying,close to screaming.
You quickly jump to her side,comforting her quickly.
"What is that !?~" she says,crying..close to scream.
"The Figure,belongs to me ! It's okay Yua !" you say,holding her in your Arms.
She begins to cry into your Arms,it must've been a big Shock for her,seeing him for the first ime.
Kate and Katie,wake up hearing crying...
"Master ! What's wrong with her ?!" Kate asks him,joining in.
"Owner ?! What's with Yua ?!" Katie asks,panicked.
You start to stroke Yua's Head,this seems to calm her down,even if only for now.Kate,decides to hold her,taking her out of your arms.Yua refuses,quickly jumping back.
"I can't believe this has happened again..." you say,gently stroking Yua's Head.
"D-Dan-sama,what w-was that ?" Yua asks.
"That was my....D-Demon." you say,stuttering,unsure how Yua will react to your Words.
With all the activity on the couch,Yui wakes up as well.Seeing her Sister,crying and panicked.She quickly blames you for it....though,she isn't wrong.
Yui starts asking and yelling at you.Waking Nona and Ivan up...
All you can do is,put your Head down and take the emotional Hit.
Kate and Katie seem to understand your motives,they even seem proud of it.They might even see this as a trait of your.Turning you,more into a Husband,then a Boyfriend.
"What did you do to her,you sick prick ?!" Yui yells.
"Nee-san,ple--" Yua tries to explain to her Sister,to no avail.
"I knew you where a Demon ! A brutal beast ! And a pervert !" Yui goes on.
"I trusted you ! WE ! Trusted you ! And you try to rape my Sister ?!" Yua adds.
"You are disgusting ! You don't even deserve the Empresses ! I hate you !" Yua says,stabbing you..straight in you'r Heart.
"Nee-san ! Listen to me !" Yua breaks the yelling from Yui.
"Why would he Rape me ?! Do you even listen to yourself ?!" Yua adds,having changed her personality drastically.
"But you where-crying...i thought.." Yui says...confused.
"He took us in ! He fed us,while he ate what ?! A chocolate bar ?! Do you think that's a Rapists's behavior ?!" Yua adds.
Yua's last sentence..breaks Yui's yelling.
Yua sits herself up,from her Sister's arms.
"I'm sorry...Dan-san...i just.." Yui,struggles to say.
"Don't worry about my feelings or myself...i understand what you did.Please,don't worry." you say,lifting your head.
"Ha...those words remind me...of the last day i saw my Mother." you say,moving over to the Table,getting to work.
"W-Wh-What..do you mean by that..." The Priestess say,scared.
"I never told anyone this...not even my Girlfriends..." you say,with a small smile.
Kate and Katie,sit down beside you,putting they'r Hands around,comforting you.
"Dan-sama please tell us ! If it's not hurting you to tell..." Yua adds,trying to help you.
"Yui,the reason why you'r Sister cried was...that...she saw the Demon i live with." you say,looking at her.
"I..knew t-that.D-Don't tell me you....have to,live with him." Yui says,shocked,putting her hand to her Mouth.
"I do,he is the remains of the Guardian Spirit of Kate and Katie.Therefore..i share the same goal with him.Keeping them safe,and happy." you tell her.
Ivan and Nona,just watch as the discussion evolves.Not saying a word.
You tell Yui to forget about this and ask everyone if they wanted some food.
"Dan,you where not joking..what you said.." Nona asks.With Ivan scratching his head,in either worry or panic.
"I was not.He shares the same goal,keeping these four Fluffy Girls safe and happy.Even if one of us has to suffer." you say,
Nona nods,getting up to prepare very,early breakfast.You point her to the 3 MRE's you have left.
You suggest she and the two Fox Pairs get to share one,while yourself and Ivan,eat what's left.
"Are you serious right now ?! You get us a full warm meal and you eat a energy bar ?" Yui shares her,hoping it's,concern.
"That's how i do it...sorry if you don't feel like eating." you say,looking at her.
"What ?! Did your Parents never teach you about selfcare ?!" Yui says,not knowing..of your Parents.
"Yui,that's enough...he didn't--" Kate says,trying to tell Ui you'r Story
"He didn't have what ?! All he does is kill...nothing else.I bet he doesn't even want us here." Yui adds,digging the wound deeper.
Clenching your Fist,you try and hold tears back.
"My Parents left me...abandoned me.Fuck,they even said i was useless...a mistake." you say,taking a sip of the Coffee Nona prepared.
Katie and Kate clench on to you more,letting you know they are with you,every inch of the way.
"Thank you,my little Fluffy Girlfriends~" you say,smiling,giving them headpats.
Yui can just process what you said...wondering if she is going to break your trust to the point of no return.
"Right,eat up.I will go and get that Jammer." you say,having checked and marked every entry point of the Jammer Location.
The Foxes eat,happily...all,but Yui.Who's overthinking her last actions.
You sit down next to her.Noticing her fear and even..that she's holding back tears.
Not long passes,finally..she can't hold them back anymore and breaks out in tears.
"I am sorry Dan~ I didn't know what happened to you.Please don't throw us out~!" Yui says,sending shivers don't your Spine.
"How could i even throw two cute,and fluffy Foxes out onto the Street ?" you ask,patting her head softly.
"Pl-Please forgive me...i don't know what was going through my head~." Yui adds,confused by her own actions.
"Surely you've tried to make me eat more then just that snack bar,in your own ways and with your own motives.Kinda treating me like family,right ?" you ask her,knowing her answer.
Yui's eyes open wide when she hears your words.As if you read her mind.
"H-how did you know...." she asks,head in your lap.
"I might be,and look,heartless sometimes.But because of,the Empresses,i gained many emotions back,i thought i lost." you say,putting a blanket over her back.
"Y-you keep us,or at least my Sister,right ?" Yui adds.
"Dumb Question Yui,you know the Answer to that one.Now go eat,i'll be back,in hopefully one hour." you say,lifting her head up,giving it one last pat.
As you put on your Gear,tighten you'r Shoes and prepare your Gun,you remind yourself that,if you leave,the Foxes are alone.Even if there is another Man in the Apartment,you barely know much about him.
"Nona,no disrespect towards you...but..." you say,ready to open the Door.
"Ivan...just saying this as a warning....one hand on any of my Foxes...you wish the Training killed you." you say,menacingly.Opening the Door to leave.
Ivan know little to nothing about Demons or Guardians.Your Daemon is none of those two...he is both.He retains his sense of care and love for the Foxes,but also the Protective side of him,combine those three with the Powers of a Top Class Demon,and you have a being that can take on the World.With the right Owner,of course.
You make your way down the stairs...hoping to reach the Jammer,while the Sun is not up.
"Well done Milord.I will always be grateful for what you do for them." the Daemon says.
"Don't worry about it.Just keep an constant eye on that fucker.I'll rip his spine out,with his Wife watching closely,if he lays a finger on them." you say,determined.
Having reached the Entrance to the Block,you switch on your Thermal Vision,and exit.Moving the Furniture you put in front of the door.
Telling the Daemon to lead you to the Jammer,he does as you say.
On the Way there,you notice how dead silent the city is,not screaming coming from the infected or gunshots.
This is not the First time you are doing this type of mission,you where trained to operate even alone.
With you having to grow up without Parents nor Friends,make the Job much easier.Almost,like a cake walk.
Not long after,the Daemon remarks activity to your Left,but there are only Buildings there.He points out that is was past activity,this Street was looted dry.
This can only mean one thing...Scavengers.
Scavengers - are a large group of armed and very deadly people.They take what they want,even if they must kill or pillage.Similar to NATO troops behavior,sometimes.
The City is a preem(excellent) spot for them to loot and scavenge.Be it old destroyed or even new Electronics.To things like,Radiators,Cables...and even Beds some times.They are mostly Nomads,but there is sure to be a camp,or multiple ones in the City.
Thinking about taking the Rooftops as a route towards the Jammer,might be a good idea it would give you direct access to it,without having to climb to the roofs,if you would take the Streets.
You decide to that.
Jumping from Roof to Roof...you decide to ask the Daemon,how the Foxes are doing.
"They are sleeping tightly Milord.My Figgure is always present in the Room.That,Ivan Guy,is trying to keep himself awake.Suspiciously,that is." the Daemon explain.
"Interesting...so i was right,it seems.Fucker thought he could get away with it." you say,angered.
Finally arriving at the Jammer,now you just have to find the Right antenna.
You ask the Daemon which one it is...he points at the Antenna.
Your Arm-mounted device has some tricks hidden.For instance,the ability to hack enemy Radio Towers.As the Russian's have cracked the Code when it comes to NATO Radio Towers.
You plug in your device and now,you wait 'till it's done.
A few minutes pass and it's done.
All you have to do now is,to get back to the Apartment and contact Russian Forces.Without them,the Tank and the APC will become a huge problem.
"How are the Girls ?" you ask the Daemon,moving from Roof to Roof.
"Still sleeping Milord.They probably await you'r re-arrival." the Daemon Answers
"Thank Goodness,they seem to feel safe with your Presence there." you tell the Daemon.
"Ah Milord,that is because of your Efforts of being very Protective of them." he says.
"Nice try,but we did this together.Combined Effort." you add.
"I can't express my gratitude for your Words Milord." he adds.
Together you,Hop Roofs,back to the Block.
What feels to be about 30 minutes,and it was,you arrive back at the Block.
Heading upstairs,eager to see your Foxes again.
Arriving at the Apartment door,you open it slowly,not to wake your Foxes up.
Without even noticing that they already heard you.
"Okaerinasai(Welcome back),Dan-sama." Yua says,rubbing her eyes.
"Welcome back,Dan-san." Yui says,stretching.
"Hello Master~" Kate says.
"What's up Owner ?" Katie adds.
With a smile on your Face,you sit down and take your Mask off.Now,it's time to confront the lurking threat.
"I know what you wanted to do,to them..." you say to Ivan,disgusted.
"You'r damn Demon didn't let me do my work !" he says.
"What ? Try and Rape my Foxes,in front of your Wife." you say,angered.
" I was trying to keep them safe." he adds.
"Don't even try to lie to me !" you say,slamming you'r fist on the table.
"Master,please calm down.You're scaring us." Kate says.
"Sorry you lot.But this is my business." you say.
There's a few moments of silence,before you can feel the tension rise.In these moments,People make mistakes by acting,where as wise people,just sit and wait for the other to take action.
"I wasn't trying to do anything to them.I was trying to make them feel saf--" Ivan explains,his words filled with lies.
"One more word,and you'll see your Wife's brains splattered." you say.
"Threaten me,i couldn't care less....Threaten my Family,i'll become your Nightmare." you say,standing up.
Putting your Gear on the side,with enough space so you can quickly,grab your Gun if necessary.
The Daemon interrupts your thoughts by saying he has found a suitable and safe apartment,a few blocks down the street.
You agree with his idea.
"Girls,we'll move." you say,starring menacingly at Ivan.
"Al-Alright." you hear one of them say,scared.
"I see how it is.I apologize." Ivan says.
"You waste my Time.You think that after what i watched,as you starred at my Foxes sleep,i can forgive you ? You think i am that dumb ?" you tell him.
You notice Nona's been silent for a quite a while.The Daemon shares what he found in her thoughts.
She thinks of leaving Ivan,he's been acting aggressive lately.He's been getting more and more drunk,she dreads the ways this could end.
Thinking,to take her with you or not.Letting two lives be verbally,or even physically abused is...horrible.
"If you want to,you can come with us..." you say out loud,not looking at her.Hoping she notices,that you talk to her.
She nods,smiling a bit.
"You as well ?! What the fuck are you doing ?! Leaving me for this lump of trash ?!" Ivan says,to his Wife.He might even hit her in frustration,you've gotta be prepared to intervene.
"Sorry Ivan,but you'r behavior is not good for ou--my Child.Because you told me,so many times that you didn't want a Child." Nona says,holding back tears.
"You know what ?! You sit beside me,right now ! You will not leave me for him !" Ivan says,standing up.You do the same.
As he reaches for Nona's arm,you grab his wrist,twisting it slightly.
"I see,another useless Parent..." you say,feeling something build up in you.
The Daemon tries to speak but he,cuts out.As if you,kicked him out of your Head.
The feeling and desire to shred Ivan into bits grows strong.
You start to feel as if,you...have become stronger,lighter.
As you want to speak..you'r voice changes...to something,sinister..dark and threatening to anyone hearing.
"You think Woman are Object,just because you married her ? One has to cherish and think highly of his Wife.They are the being that give Life..." you say,speaking in a voice,sparked..out of your hatred.
Your face changes,becomes..dark and sinister to the points where even your Foxes become scared and sit back down,holding each other.
"The Biggest mistake in your entire life is and will always be.....thinking that you can be part of a family..." you add.
Finally you grab his neck,squeezing it.
"Eritque anima tua parturivimus et usque in sempiternum. (Your Soul shall rot in pain and agony forever.)" you say,as you snap his neck and drop his body.
Suddenly the Dark Powers vanish and you return to normal.The Daemon seems to be back as well.
"M-Ma-Master~ ? Are you okay ?" Kate asks,holding hands with the rest of the Foxes.
"Yes..i don't know...what happened." you say.
Feeling Nona's hand on your Shoulder,
"Thank you Dan,not for killing him.But it was necessary." Nona says.
"It's alright now,stay with the Foxes,while i get everything we need for the next few days." you say,pointing at them.
Nona explains where everything is,cans of food,meat and even vegetables.
Some moments later,she points at the Spices that you would want to get,for keeping your stomach happy.
You grab a random cylinder,with..what seems to be some,Pepper mixed with other spices.
"This one then ?" you ask Nona.
"No Dan,there has to be some other cylinder with it inside." Nona says,as she asked you to get all the good-tasting spices.
"Voila~ ?" you ask,nervously.
"Owner~,that's salt you dummy." Kate adds.
"She's right,that's *giggle* Salt *giggle*." Nona says,laughing at your lack of knowledge about Food.
Not only Nona's laugh,but your Foxes as well.Being a future Husband,with no idea how to tell the difference between Salt or Pepper,sometimes.
"Eeh ? Oh...yeah,it says..that,it's...salt." you say,reading the label,that clearly says that,that is salt.
Finally you find the Sea Salt she was talking about.
You put it in your Backpack,together with the other Spices and Canned Foods.
Putting your,what feels like 20kg or more, Backpack beside the door.
You ask Nona,if she needs anything else.
She says,you got everything she wants and needs.
"Dan,where will i stay ?" she asks.
"Where else then our Town ?" you ask her back.
"Really ?! Thank you,again." she adds.
"Don't worry about it.Can we go ? The Sun is almost completely out." you say,eager to leave while the Sun is still coming out.
Everyone leaves the Building and heads to the Building the Daemon found to be safe.
"How big is it ?" you ask him.
"Enough to house 6 People,Milord." he answers.
"It's a rather,unusual design for an Apartment,but it is large enough with a working Kitchen and Barth." he adds.
The Kitchen and Bath work because of the Reserve Tanks in the Basement of the Building.They only jump on when the Power of the Entire Building has been cut or doesn't work.They jump on and provide the same power and water quantity,as if the Power or Water never went out.
As you exit the Apartment building,you check left and right for any activity.Nothing so far,
Moving with a four Foxes on the streets is dangerous and difficult enough,but having a pregnant Woman with you,is even more difficult...but also dangerous.
For assistance you have the Daemon,but he also,perhaps,has his limits.
"I apologize,if i'm being a burden.It's just,this little one is giving me some trouble." Nona says.
"I bet she feels that you are hustling.Try to stay calm,i'll take care of the security.While you,take care of yourself...and maybe my Foxes,sometimes." you add.
With some angered Fox noises coming from them,you expect to get beaten up once you are inside the Building.
"Sorry Girls...it was just a joke." you say,picking up the pace.
"Dan,i can't run... *gasp* be-behind us..." Nona says,gasping...for,she sees movement behind you.
Quickly moving to the back of the group,the Shadow Figure appears again,it's the Daemon.
Noticing that what Nona saw,was definitely a Human...or rather,ex-Human.
Slowly,a thick mist shows itself.Reducing your Vision to the minimum.
"Nona,can i carry you ?" you say,quickly.Realizing what the mist signalizes..
"Why ? What's wrong ?" Nona asks.
"Nothing,i am just asthmatic." you tell her,this..is only one of the Problems.
As you muster up the strength to pick up Nona,you tell the Foxes to be very careful where they step.Knowing that all of them can see,be it Genetically modified vision or something else.They'r eyes can pick up thermal signatures.Just like your Vision,but you can do so only,with your Mask on.
Picking up the pace once more,almost running.You are close enough that you can see the Building through the Mist.
Yelling at your Foxes to get in and hold the Door open.
Quickly you put Nona down and get ready to fire.
"Dan,are you really asthmatic ?" Nona asks.
"I am indeed,but that was half the Problem only." you say,paying close attention to the outside,through the Glass doors.
"The second part of the Problem will be explained when all of you are safe." you say,starring outside.
Yua seems to be confused about something,you decide to ask her.
She seems to be in the unclear about what,asthmatic,means.
Yui quickly tells her in japanese.Yua understood you'r situation.
"Dan-sama,you know what helps against asthma ?" Yua asks you.
"Not a lot,i am afraid." you say,looking at her.
"The best medicine is...HUGS !" Yua says,before hugging you tightly,as if you where about to leave.
"Thanks you,i needed that. 'feeling much better in fact." you say,putting your hand on your arm.
"If Dan-sama is happy i am relieved." Yua says,wagging her tail.
Hearing a loud scream from outside you quickly tell everyone to be dead silent and to sit down.
Turning around to see what made that sound...
Found it.
It's a Screamer.
Screamer - a special type of infected that lost they'r Vision due to a rapid and aggressive Genetical Mutation.They use sonar,similar to Submarines,to hunt and kill.
They are the deadliest type of infected,they also possess great athletic capabilities,higher strength then the average Human Male.
They ONLY hunt when there is fog,or in this case,Mist.Because they'r Prey can not defend themselves from it.
There it is !
It just jumped on the street,looking for it's Prey.You decide to ask the Daemon to take care of it,but before you know it.
The Daemon kills it,slicing it into pieces.That,thing,let's out screams...like a Human would,filled with pain and agony until,it bleeds out.
Gesturing for everyone to move up to the 10th floor of the Building,being it's highest one,it gives you a lot of vision over the Town,plus,there is a Radio Antenna on the Roof,which looks powerful.
The Daemon reveals the Room's number,326,you quickly looks for it.Finding it not long after,you unlock the door with your Lockpicking Skills.
Once inside you lock the door,block it just in case.
And you sit down on the coach,utterly tired from all the action,plus...the Demonic Powers,they probably take they toll as well.
Having the Daemon on Guard Duty,he will wake you up.If something is going to happen.
Soon after,you fall asleep,taking a short Nap.