Azeroth was working in the farm and was nearly done with it. At some point Iduna, this old woman walked in announcing happily that her granddaughter is moving in, and offering him some food which he politely refused.
He still couldn't figure out how a mere human man got him stuck in this contract, that he couldn't get rid of even after his death. Its been 20 years since then and he still had to come over and do work around the farm. And now he will have to do it in human speed more, since there will always be a human around. Demon already had to change 3 hosts and was afraid that soon there might not be any suitable hosts left.
He heard 2 cars, one of which played rather loud music. He was just about to go home, back to his duties, but Iduna came up to him again.
-Vincent, if you have some time, would you be able to help her unpack? I am old, not so good, but if she need, please help her. I beg of you, I wont be able to be here every day, I need you to protect her,-She used his human name, as he was very protective over his demon name, since anyone could do a lot while knowing his real name. And yet there it goes, he saw the strings of binding power from this woman, the same as it came from her husband. But it was different this time, its like he had choice to reject this pact. He only once felt those weak locks of hers, since Induna's welcoming and lovely character didn't want to force anyone.
-I will see what I can do, but I will not promise,- he smiled to her feeling warm energy of pact wrapping around his wrists but not setting in stone, at least not yet.
He was convinced that these 2 had some magic in their lives possibly being locks. No other human could do what they did. While Ghost was researching their theory, he believed, that it would be best not to promise them anything anymore. 20 years ago when he came to human world, this little village in particular as he was following a breach lead. He met with this man, who just started living in this old house. The words sounded in his ear up to this day.
"Please help me get back on my feet. I need to get a grip of myself so I could have my granddaughter over. "
He was struggling with alcohol and in general. But what actually made demon surprised was the fact that energy of the pact just shot from this man locking with him, turning him into this man's puppet without any consent. Just like that he became his personal assistant. He heard about this type of humans, but all stores were more tame and involved some sort of consent, but he just locked him in contract, otherwise he would have never agreed to it. And now, long after his death, Azeroth cant leave and have to constantly change host bodies to be able to help them out.
Now he saw this woman stepping out of the car, there was no more resemblance of that little innocent child he remembered. Those big wide open, blue eyes, golden hair and big smile that he vaguely remembered turned into this frowned look, bright red hair and expressionless face, that was hiding loads of emotions. As he approached this woman he had to stop for a minute.
Something in him shifted. He never was interested in human females, he was never even interested in her as well, but this time… as she gone out of her car in her shorts, he saw some stretch marks and jiggle of her chubby tights. He felt rage in his body where he wanted to pin, and consume her. He could imagine running his hands down her body, causing pressure dimples on her tights as he would squeeze her. If he would have been in his fey body he definitely would have did everything and more to her. It was probably just host body reaction into attractive woman, that simply has mixed with his own demonic hunger, at least that's what he told to himself. He needed to satisfy his hunger, yet not urgently.
-Another fey?-He heard silent high pitched voices that snapped him from fantasies.
-Do you think this one is good?-
-None are good around her. They only need one thing from her.- The first voice sounded a bit wiser and more controlled, while second sounded a bit childish. It helped him to get his eyes off woman who was now talking with her grandma and focus were the words were coming form.
5 Guinea pigs were practically stacked into a pyramid out of fear and few of them were having conversations.
Such thing was not surprising to demon prince. Guardian animals were scattered all around the world, very often they just protected humans from bad luck. What got him interested was the fact he was not the only one around her.
-Karis, I don't think you ever properly met Vincent? He is the man who was taking care of the farm, and used to get yard ready for your parties- Iduna pointed with her palm up at man making him turn his head and make friendly face again, of course he met Karis before, in his previous body too, but he never really had to interact with her apart trying to find her in pile of hay, or get her out from animal cages, but it was possible to say, that they haven't met as adults.
-Nice to meet you, I will be living here until I will sort out my life,- even if she gave him friendly smile, he could see she was not happy or friendly at all, if she could she would have properly stabbed him with the expression she had, she firmly shook his hand.
-Nice to meet you, I am Vincent, I take care of farm. I live nearby and I come every day.
-May I get your phone number just in case I need you?- she pulled out her phone, and again, her tone was assertive. Yet she didn't really make eye contact.
-I am afraid I don't have one, as there is no connection where I live at,-Karis gave him slightly suspicious look but only nodded. She turned at her grandma replying to her question and started unloading the car. When Vincent tried to show a bit of chivalry and help her, she very firmly told him that his assistance was not needed. After his persistent try, she looked at him and slapped his hand off from her belongings.
-Look, i have recently broke up with my boyfriend, another mans help is the least i need right now, go do your own things,- her friend glared at him as she was carrying a box inside. Azeroth put up his hands up in giving up manner.
-I am sorry, i will go away.
Before he was getting ready to leave, Iduna caught up with him again.
-I apologise, she is sensitive. Please protect her, i beg of you, i cant be here every day, our house is the first straight out of the forest, you never know who might stop,- previous contract essence had locked on his hands making him sigh. It still surprised how they have done it, and how it became that 2 locks were together all this time.
-Dont worry, i will help her as much as she lets me to,- old woman patted his back and walked back urging girls to go and eat dinner.
After he came back to his house he reverted back to his body and with Ghost help putting it into crystal for cleansing and resting. Vincent, the host willingly gave his body away after his wife and child died in young ages due to accident which was caused by some evil people. It was not his fault, but weak human mind was not willing to change, there fore Azeroth done him a favour by releasing him.
As a demon, Azeroth was 8th Raven demon prince out of 20 Raven brothers. He was just as tall as any of his brothers, muscular yet still flexible. His hair was longer, reaching his shoulder blades black with blue shimmer, his eyes were grey due to his blindness. Strong jawline and slightly hunched big and pointy nose gave him elegant, yet slightly bird like features. Azeroth had no wish to dress to impress there fore he always worn same black outfit, only his cape with black feather tuffs made him slightly more fancy and elegant to represent the status. His hands had long fingers adorned with long black nails.
Each of brothers had their own areas of ruling, with first brother ruling over hell, second ruling over current living, he and several other of his brother had the responsibility to cover portals that connected human and mythical worlds. His 13th brother was considered as the Devil and mischievously caused chaos. Yet the number was more of a title and did not represent line-up when they were born. For example Azeroth was younger than the Devil who was 13th brother, yet older than 2nd brother. If either of demon dies, their mother, Goddess of Plague will create another to replace in order to keep the circle complete.
As each brother had their own purpose, Azeroth had his. According to prophecy that was told, he is promised a wish, and his wish was to be able to see. As a demon he was born without vision, only seeing people auras around, he had to rely heavily on host bodies to be able to get by, yet human vision was never a match for demons. There fore his wish was to become whole.
As demon rested in his arm chair, he saw a wisp of aerial blue aura appear in shape of a rabbit. Ghost was about a meter tall guardian of white rabbit with red eyes appearance. Most of the times he would wear a tuxedo set, every day changing it colour wise. Ghost chose Azeroth and it took them a while to build trust and relationship that they had now.
-Good evening boss,- Ghost hopped over to a mirror swaying his paws. The mirror was divided into 8 parts, and shown various portals and the area around. Last part was showing the house he worked in, that's how he managed to keep it all together,- i have found few people for you to eat, they are currently getting transported to us. I can see miss is now completely moved in. Shall i keep an eye to her?
-No... Ugh... Yes,- he felt chains on his wrists burn for a second as he tried to disobey contract. Even if it was not made willingly, the contract was the most sacred thing, they couldn't disobey it even if they wanted to or it would cause them tremendous amount of pain.
-Shall i create another segment?
-No, let her have privacy. Just observe the same area as usual. How was the research?
-Not good my lord. It is difficult with many entries missing, but i would be careful with her if I were you. If her both grandparents are locks, she might be a very strong lock herself,- Azeroth nodded, it have complicated so many things, to point where he wished that there would be a way to cut the contracts.
Later that evening Ghost delivered him 2 whimpering human beings. Demons feed of energy, sucking it out through mouth, normally its not limited to only humans, but they are simply easiest and nutritious enough for demons to nourish themselves. Since the peace treaty they cant harm humans without reason, thus 11 and 12th Raven brothers has created human camps, where humans affected by special mist lived their lives in peace just to be harvested and used for food.
-Ghost, get me human phone as well,- Azeroth commanded to his guardian before departing to sleep.