CH 56: Extermination

~ Esme's POV ~

I'm woken up by a series of gentle nudges on my shoulder, causing me to stir under the sheets.

"Amour, it's time, wake up."

My mind is still a little cloudy, but I'd recognize that voice no matter what. I pull my body up to face him, stretching with a groan, "G-Good morning." I mumble in a lower, raspier, tone of voice.

"We don't have that much time, get up." He commands, standing up to gather his clothing which is still scattered across the room.

Ugh, can't the angels come in like the afternoon? Could they make an appointment or something?

I sigh, swing my legs over the bed, and rise to my feet. I walk to the washroom and turn on the tap to clean my face. With some flicks of my wrist, I conjure several serums, balms, and lotions from my suite next door. I take my time washing and prepping my skin for the day.

Alastor walks by to grab his coat, but does a double take, leaning against the doorframe now in his trousers, button-up, and harness.

"You need a full face to fight for your soul?"

"Hey, the seawater dries out your skin." I finish rubbing my final serum into my cheeks, "Going to war doesn't mean I have to look revolting."

He chuckles at this, "As if you could ever." I see him remove his coat from the nearby chair and swoosh it over his shoulders, putting his arms inside.

I prance around the suite calmly as he leans against the front door tapping his heel.

Patience is not one of your strong suits, is it?

I snap my fingers to cover my bare body in a new, rather practical outfit. My dress wasn't going to cut it, too many chances for slip-ups and I was a proper lady after all.

No, instead I opted for a scaled green bodysuit with some fabulous leather leggings that Angel had gifted me a while back. He said they were quite "fetch" on me.

Whatever that means.

I lean over and grab my coat off the floor, dusting it off, before putting my arms through. I slip on my heels and turn to see him staring at me.

"You're captivating~" He grins.

"I know~" I flip my hair over my shoulder and nudge him out of the way with my hip before opening the door.

I walk out to see Angel knocking on my suite door looking worried, "Es, c'mon what the f-" He jumps when he sees me walk out beside him from the next room.

"Ohoho, I get it. One last hurrah, huh?"

I sigh and pull him by the arm, "Let's get ready, Charlie said to meet by the front at 10." I begin to walk away but feel a hand on my wrist, pulling me back with a quick spin.

Alastor towers over me, caressing my hair and pulling my chin up to his face. "Good luck, mon petite chérie."

God, I'm crazy for you.

"We'll be fine..." I whisper, "Don't scare me." I pull him down by his collar, wanting to feel him against me for one last time, kissing him softly. I don't think I'll ever get over the feeling. It's been nearly a hundred years, 876,000 hours, and I'd always crave it.

"I love you." I whisper before pulling back.

"I know~" He says smugly.

"Jackass." I snicker before walking away with Angel, looking over my shoulder and waving before he disappears into thin air.

~ Narrator ~

The entire group is standing before the hotel watching the sky as a golden portal opens in the clouds.

"Here they come..." Vaggie says softly, she turns to the rest of them, "Get ready, everyone. We fight together!"

Esme stands between Pen and Angel, her claws sharpened to a point. They were replaced with angelic stone. She appears in her full siren form, her serpents around her with their fangs bearing the same sparkle as her claws. Her eyes shine an intoxicating green, her own canines ready to sink into holy flesh.

"Whatever happens..." A voice next to her mumbles with resentment directed towards those above.

Esme turns her head to connect her eyes with Angel's.

"Thanks for everything." He says.

"I love you."

(SOMEWHERE IN THE VEES TOWER)

Vox sits on the sofa, his eyes glued to the screen with popcorn in his hands, "Ohohooo this is gonna be good~"

Valentino takes a hit from his cigarette, "That little bitch better get what's coming to her."

Velvette goes to smile, but it's weak - almost sad and worried.

(BACK AT THE HOTEL)

The angels begin to descend from the sky.

"Now!" Vaggie shouts, raising her spear into the air, "For your souls!"

Esme begins to surround herself with her magic, causing her to levitate off the ground.

"Let's fuck them up!!!" Charlie screams, causing the group to charge ahead.

Esme ascends forward, reaching for an exorcist's neck and dragging it to the ground. She rips through the avian's body with her claws, slicing through her neck. She lowers her mouth and rips through her flesh, her serpent's fangs digging deeply into her causing her blood to spill out.

All while Angel shoots wildly around her, keeping her protected.

Meanwhile, on the roof...

"Let the slaughter begin..." Alastor taunts with a wave of his cane, laughing maniacally.

A shield a black magic encrusted with several voodoo symbols, goes up around the surrounding area.

Esme looks up as Angel laughs, seeing the display. She smiles brightly, blood still pouring from her mouth.

Get 'em, baby.

The bloodshed and carnage continue to spread through the ground like wildfire. Esme begins to run alongside Angel and Cherri, pushing exorcists in the air with her magic, blocking them from attacking.

Angel laughs wickedly, shooting at a rapid speed, "Come'n get some!" He launches Cherri into the air, allowing her to throw her explosives with grace,

"Eat, shrapnel, fuckers!"

*BANG*

Esme stumbles back from the explosion, grunting as she hits the floor. As she begins to stand up, she hears Pen shouting from his base,

"BEHIND YOU, ESMERALDA!"

She pivots quickly and her serpents lunge at the angel, sinking their fangs into it's throat and releasing their venom. She steps back, breathing harshly before taking off to follow Angel.

"Thank you!"

As she catches up, her eyes dart above her to see the shield beginning to crumble around them, "No..."

"Fuck!"

Adam lures over the hotel, staring down with a bright gleam focused on the roof. He pants and coughs from the smoke, but releases a sinister laugh when he spots Alastor.

Who is unbothered, narrowing his eyes up at him. His shadow smiled in pure hunger.

Adam quickly flies to him, perching himself on the sign of the hotel.

(THE VEES TOWER)

"Oh, fuck! I am so hard right now!"

(ON THE ROOF)

Alastor calmly approaches the man, his heels clicking on the floor. "Adam~" He sings, "First man, next to die~" He tempts.

"Who the fuck are you?"

"Alastor..." He bows in an exaggerated gesture, extending his hand, "Pleasure to be meeting you, quite a pleasure! I'm about to end..." He slams his cane onto the ground, causing terrifying black tendrils to shoot up from underneath with a neon-green buzz to them. "...your fucking life."

Adam puts a hand on his hip and leans back smugly, "Nice voice. Don't you know jazz is for pussies?!" He exclaims, conjuring his own guitar and flying towards Alastor.

Alastor barely does any work, his tendrils lashing out at Adam to block him - but he slices through each one.

"Nah ah ah~" Alastor mocks, stepping aside before he can make contact. He points his microphone at Adam, sending more his way to throw him off his game.

"You really think you can take me on?" He slices through with ease, "A mortal soul is no match for me, edge-lord."

Alastor scoffs and looks away while he speaks, only to return his gaze with a furrowed brow, "You should know better than anyone what a soul can accomplish when they take charge of their own fate."

A sharp tendril flies from underneath Adam, punching him in the face and causing him to stumble back.

Little voodoo doll demons begin to run from Alastor straight to the World's Biggest Dick.

"Ohohoho, think you're tough shit, huh?"

Alastor peaks his head by Adam's side, "Tougher than you~" He laughs mockingly.

Adam begins to swish his axe around violently, desperate to make connection with the venison.

"You lack discipline, control, and worst..." He jumps into the air, levitating with waves of black and green magic emanating from him, those gremlins having a bloodthirsty hunger in their eyes, "YOU'RE SLOPPY!"

"And you're ... fuck... fuck you - you red piece of f-too much fucking red..fuck - SHUT UP!" Adam groans as Alastor grabs hold of his waist and flings him to the hotel sign, causing him to crash.

"Hahaha, poetry!"

Adam shoots back up with a growl to his voice, "Argh, I'm going to wipe that shit eating-grin off your face, 'cause radio is fuckin' dead!"

There's a bright beam of light in front of Alastor and he can feel a snap, a hauntingly familiar snap, that causes his blood to run cold.

"What just happened? Ffffuck."

(THE VEES TOWER)

"Yess!!! Fuck you, Alastor haaaahaaaa!" Vox jumps on the table, causing Valentino and Velvette to stare at him in annoyance, "This is better than sex!!"

(BACK AT THE ROOF)

Alastor pitifully gathers the remains of his microphone, looking up at Adam as he drips blood on the floor.

"Any fuckin' last words?" He taunts.

"Wait, what the fuck?" Adam says in shock as sudden mist dances in-between the two, manifesting into Esme standing before him.

"No." Alastor begs with a slight wince.

Glowing eyes, fangs, fins, and scales burning throughout her entire body. She grew her claws and green magic emitted from her hands,

You sir, will not make an orphan of my daughter.   She thinks.

"You're going to regret that." She growled with a melodic undertone.

"It's you again~" Adam smirked at her presence, finding her transformation quite humorous. He chuckled a bit before speaking. "Well babe, I have to say, you're a sight for sore eyes. What are you gonna do, hm? Sing me a little tune?"

She begins to fling blasts of green magic at him wildly. She levitates from the ground and attempts to enter his mind, her eyes stare into his as if looking straight into his soul.

"Stand down." She growls in his head, her siren melody entering his subconscious.

He chuckled at her command, but, at the same time, he could feel himself slowly falling under her influence. He quickly brushes the feeling aside.

"And what happens if I don't?"

"I'll devour you." She threatens.

Adam laughs so hard he leans back to hold his stomach, "Hahaha" He wipes a tear, "Please, do I'm so down for that~"

Esme's hair flails wildly around her as serpents emerge from the curls, hissing at Adam.

"Ooo look at that you have a little party trick." He flings his wrist in a tease, "Adorbs girly~"

"I don't know if you've ever fought before, but there's normally not this much talking." She sends another blast towards him.

Adam dodges the blast and retorts. "Ha! Who fuckin' says so?"

He then lunges at her, attempting to land a punch. Esme flies away quickly, dodging the attack.

"Heh, not bad. Quick reflexes. But I'll get you next time." He promises, his wings spreading wide, preparing for another attack.

"Ohhh now don't tease me~" She taunts, blowing him a kiss. Her eyes glowing a bright green and attempting to entrance him.

His body goes warm for a second, but he shakes his head from side to side, pointing his axe at her while clenching his jaw, "I won't be hypnotized by your little tricks!"

"Ahh, poo!" She pouts. "We could've had so much fun~" She smirks

Esme giggles and disappears into a green mist. Suddenly there's numerous versions of her surrounding him. "Hi, Adam~" they echo. "What's wrong, don't wanna play with us?~"

Adam's eyes widened as he's practically engulfed by the several versions of Esme, all echoing her playful greeting.

"What-what the hell?! How are there so many of you?!"

He spun around, trying to keep his eyes on all of them as they surrounded him, each one wearing the same coy and flirtatious expression.

How could he be certain which one was really her?!

"Come on Adam....play with us~" They continue to chant, each one of their eyes glowing a vibrant green.

Meanwhile, while he's distracted, Esme appears before Alastor. She bends down, "Are you okay, darling?" She asks quietly.

Alastor's ears perk up as he meets her gaze, "I've been better, cher." He whispers.

Esme's eyes soften and she looks at the wound. "Oh god.." She whispers. "You should go, I got this. Put pressure on it, I'll tend to you later."

"I...I don't like leaving you to fight alone." He mutters in response. Despite his weakened state, there's a hint of protectiveness in his voice.

"You can't do anything without your microphone." Esme whispers. "You're only going to slow me down."

He glares at Adam, watching him searching her illusions.

She puts a hand on his face, "Hey..." She smiles sadly, "I'll be alright.." She whispers. "I need you to stay alive, so go. Please."

Alastor feels the softness of her hand on his face and meets her gaze, his expression tinged with reluctance but also a hint of understanding.

Anyone but her, please.

"I...alright." He pauses, "But you be careful, you hear me? You come back to me in one piece."

Esme smiles sadly and nods, "Of course..." The two hold their gaze for a moment.

"Promise me, amour."

"I promise." She says, kissing the top of his head, "Go.." She looks to see her illusions are fading, "I don't have much time."

He hesitates for a moment longer, but then nods, realizing he can't stay much longer.

"Be careful, dear." He whispers before he disappears within the shadows.

(AT THE VEES TOWER)

"You mother fucking goddamn whore!" Vox screams, "YOU BITCH! WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR DEAL WITH HIM?!" He throws his mug across the room and it shatters into the wall.

(BACK ON THE ROOF)

Esme turns around to see Adam approaching her. "Oh, hiiii~~" She smiles innocently.

Adam approaches her with a sly grin. "Looks like your boyfriend ran away. Couldn't handle getting his ass kicked, huh?"

He chuckled mockingly, his wings spreading out behind him as he stood before her intimidatingly.

Esme smirks smugly before responding, "He's my husband, you filth. But you wouldn't know anything about that would you...given your...track record and all~"

Adam's eyes narrowed and his grin widened, a low chuckle emerging from his lungs, "Husband, boyfriend, fuck buddy, I don't give a shit. I'm gonna wipe the floor with your ass just like I did his." He pauses, watching her brow furrow in response, "Oh, what happened? No more fuck me eyes? Lost your charm?"

"Never..." She smirks, "Just waiting for you to come take a bite~"

Adam sighs with satisfaction, slowly walking up to her, his wings surrounding her. His eyes roam her body, practically undressing her skin, "Oh..." He groaned as he leaned in. Esme's eyes glow brightly but she stands her ground, waiting to see his next move. He traces up her chest just as he did in that damned courtroom, landing on her jaw and holding it firmly, "I'm going to have fun with you."

Esme snaps her fangs at him, biting his hand harshly.

Adam jolts back, shaking his hand in the air. Golden blood leaks out from the puncture wounds and he takes in a sharp inhale.

Esme's magic appears circling her hands, "That will be the last time you put your dog hands on me...." She growls, binding Adam with her magic and raising him into the air.

Adam's eyes widen as he feels himself being lifted off the ground, bound by her power. He struggles against the constraints, his wings flapping desperately, trying to set him free.

"What the-? Hey, let go of me!" He growled, struggling in vain against her grip.

Esme smiled wickedly as she began to enter his mind, pulling apart bits of his mental state, sending tremendous pain as she put pressure on his brain.

Adam let out a pained cry. It felt like an invasion, tearing through his thoughts and memories with relentless force. His very skull felt like it was going to explode.

"AGH! What the hell are you- STOP IT! GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!"

Esme smiled and continued to put pressure on his skull, red blood seeping out of her mouth. "Stay 'bye-bye'~" She giggled.

Suddenly, Esme feels herself get pushed across the roof, grunting as she hits the floor.

She looks up to see Lute walking towards her. She takes a moment to stare up at her before standing up and cracking her neck, "Came to get your man?" She sneered, wiping the blood from her jaw.

Lute chuckled coldly at Esme's remark, her eyes filled with disdain.

"Oh, I don't need to 'get' anything. I already have him." She twirled her spear in her hand before pointing it directly at Esme.

"Sure you do, sweetie." Esme pries.

"I do have to say, that little stunt you just pulled was impressive. Mind control, was it?"

"Did it fucking look like mind control, bitch?" She hissed

Lute's smirk widened at Esme's scathing response.

"Looks like someone's a little cranky. Do you kiss your precious daughter with that mouth, or just save it for under the sheets where you belong?"

And with that, it's on. Esme begins pushing Lute away with her magic, taking strides forward.

Lute braced herself as she felt the force of Esme's magic pushing her back.

"Oh, so you want to play rough, huh? Fine by me."

She begins to fly into the air, seeking the higher ground.

Esme drops her hands and whistles. She reaches out as a Tommy gun is tossed up to her. She clicks back the barrel and points it at Lute.

Lute's eyes widened at the sight. She stared at the weapon, surprise and a hint of concern flitting across her face.

"Oh, now we're playing dirty, are we?" she jeered.

"Been a while since I handled one of these~" Esme giggles psychotically, spinning it in her hands, pointing it again and shooting wildly.

"Crazy bitch" Lute muttered under her breath, dodging the wild barrage of bullets while searching for an opening to counterattack.

"Hold still little birdie~" Esme chuckles, following her with gunfire.

"Not a chance, sweetheart." She retorted, her eyes narrowing in determination. She darted quickly through the air, trying to get behind Esme and catch her off guard.

Esme smirks and forms multiple doppelgangers to throw Lute off her game, all shooting at her.

Lute gritted her teeth as she saw the illusion encompass the space, each one armed with a Tommy gun and firing. She tried her best to duck, dodge, and fly past the barrage.

"Damn, she's good." She growled under her breath, weaving through the assault. The constant gunfire made it almost impossible to find the real target among the illusions, and she felt the pressure mounting.

Finally, Esme clips the side of Lute's wing. "AHA!" She laughs wildly.

Lute gasps in pain as one of the bullets grazes her wing, causing her to stumble slightly in the air. She clutched her injured wing, gritting her teeth in anger and frustration.

"You....you little-!" Lute snarls, her eyes filled with irritation as she looks down at Esme, her wings continuing to flap but more sluggishly than before.

"Hehehe what's wrong pretty?" Esme smirks. She notices Adam has left. "Awww your little thing left you all alone....shame." She twirls the gun and points with one eye closed, "I never miss.." She mumbles.

Lute growls in anger, hearing the taunt from Esme. She glances down, noticing Adam has abandoned her, and she clenches her fists.

"Quiet, you." Lute snaps, her wings flapping weakly. The sight of the gun sharply aimed sends a pang of fear through her, but she tries to maintain her composure. She locks eyes with Esme, bracing herself for the impending shot.

If she were to die, she was going to die with dignity.

Esme hesitates, her mind battling with her.

Abandoned.

Scared.

She knew how that felt.

Sighing, she lowers the gun's aim, "You're pathetic." She grunts.

She disappears into a mist. 

~ Author's Note ~ 

This is part one of the extermination, don't worry! 

Also, today was my con and it was AMAZING! I met Blake and lemme just say he is so sweet! He also smelled really good, so Blake if you see this, my bf needs the name of the cologne you were wearing.

I got so many prints, but they're all next to my photo with Blake on our wall so I can't share it. BUT here is my most prized possession so far (day 2 is tomorrow). 

IT'S A HANDMADE WOODEN CRAVING THAT GLOWS IN THE FUCKIN' DARK! NGHHHH IT EVEN SMELLS LIKE FRESH WOOD BECAUSE IT WAS JUST MADE. I AUDIBLY MOANED WHEN I SAW IT! (They also made the little Al bookmark WHICH ALSO SMELLS AMAZING!) 

I SAW SO MANY AMAZING LUCIFER COSPLAYERS AND WE BONDED BC I WAS LILITH. IDK WHAT POSSESSED ME TO NOT ASK FOR PHOTOS! ONE GAVE ME A DUCKY! 🥹💓

ALSOOOOO LOOK AT THIS AMAZING ART BY 

I asked them to draw Esme in the their artstyle and I'M BLOWN THE FUCK AWAY, HOLY SHIT! 



THE BODY IS BODYING! THE CURVES ARE CURVING! ARGGGHHHH 🫦💓💓💓

SO AMAZING! GO READ THEIR BOOKS! 

Anywhooo, the next chapter will be uploaded hopefully sometime tomorrow. 😘

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~ Artemis 💗🦌