Jedah's Damnation

Chapter Twelve: The Dance, the fight, and the Abduction.

Jedah stared up at the white palace, over his head and half his face, he wore a golden mask over his eyes and nose it was in the shade of a golden eagle beak, on the top of the mask was a long black horse hair hanging down, stopping at about Jedah’s mid back. He also wore his usual body cloak.

Taking in a deep breath he entered the castle and hoped that this was not the biggest mistake. He stepped into the grand ballroom, lords and ladies danced in their costumes and masks. Jedah wondered how hard it would be to find Marionette.

Jedah looked around got too hot with the mask, nervous soul, and a doubting mind, he walked quickly from the ballroom and out into the vast gardens, he slid the mask to where it rested on his forehead and took a deep breath.” What am I doing here?” He asked himself and leaned against the railing, pulling the mask back over his face.

As he gazed upon the beauty in which the gardens had, he had not noticed the young mask less woman lean beside him, she too seemed to no notice the masked demon beside her, until she glanced over.” Are you fatigued as well?” She asked.

Marionette had gotten his attention. Jedah glanced over at her, and smiled,” Yes, and yet now that I’ve seen such a lovely woman, that has changed my mind.”

“ So flattering sir. “ She said with a light laugh. She was dressed this time in a long tight light pink velvet gown, her hair pulled up all the way in a bun. “ Care to dance with me….Lord Doma.” She asked and added his name in a whisper.

Jedah smiled and lifted his mask,” You are very keen, how did you know?” He asked.

“ Your hands are blue and have long nails which are crimson, that and I can tell by your scent of dragon blood incense.” She answered. Bringing a smile to Jedah.

Jedah nodded and looked at her,” Would you dance with me then? “ He asked and offered his hand, the free hand he pushed down the mask over his eyes and nose. Marionette smiled back at him and accepted. Inside the ballroom. The song Bittersweet Symphony started to play.( Don’t ask.) Jedah lead her in the middle of the room where all could see.

Jedah took both her hands in his and slowly began to move in circles around the room. Guests at the ball watched the two dance to this odd song. Marionette smiled up at Jedah and let her forehead press against Jedah’s chest, she lifted it again and chuckled. Jedah for the first time smiled. And it was real. Not the false ones he once had to show to those who he aimed to please.

As they danced, Jedah spun her around once or twice and when the song was over he charmingly dipped her, he wanted to kiss her lips then and there, but he knew he was being watched, watched by her husband.

Jedah smiled at Marionette, they were locked in the gaze, until there was the sound of clapping coming from behind them. Jedah did not even have to turn to know who it was as he lifted his mask over his head.

“ Stirring dance incubus. You and my.,…wife must do it again some time.” The fairy said curtly.

Jedah looked at Marionette, who hung her head slightly, Jedah knew the time to get her out was approaching. He still did not stare back at Chopine a the demon spoke,” What angers you more Chopine is that I know nothing of your wife yet show more kindness then you. Or that I am soon to be competition.” Jedah mused as he turned to face Chopine as the fairy approached him now they stood face to face.

“ If you touch her, or even speak to her I will kill you.” The fairy warned.

“ Ooh what a big threat, Chopine you really think I’m afraid of a child like fairy. You still need to realize that I am more powerful then you.” Jedah responded.

“ You would be dead now if it weren’t for you!” Chopine pointed accusingly at Marionette. All eyes in the ball room stared at her, she looked around with an expression of fear. She would never live it down.

Jedah only glared and turned his back on Chopine. Who would not stand for that. Roughly, he forced Jedah to turn and face him,” Never turn your back on me Doma! I will crush you!” He hissed.

Jedah Violently yanked himself away,” Don’t touch me!” Jedah shouted. Shoving Chopine back, and all eyes locked upon the demon and fairy.

“ Do you want another battle, incubus?” Chopine asked.

“ Calling me an incubus when it is clear I am a demon, it’s go time. “

Jedah drew his scythe he brought up two fingers and motioned for Chopine to come and fight. And when he did, he ran at Jedah.

But Jedah blocked and looked around at the fairies, he lifted an eyebrow,” Outside.”

Ignoring him, Chopine slashed at Jedah across the arm, Jedah moved just as Chopine took another swing, . But this time Jedah grabbed the blade of the sword, however he recieved a powerful punch in the stomach.
Jedah let go of the blade, then flipped backwards several times, then let himself flip onto the top of the wall in the courtyard."You are weaker then last time Chopine." Jedah said with a smirk.

"You are not doing as well yourself, Jedah."Chopine stated back.As he jumped up to the wall. Jedah did a front flip and landed behind the fairy.As Chopine cut a bit of Jedah's lip. The blood trickled down his lower lip. Jedah smirked evily. And then spun about, doing a kick in mid air, then he kicked Chopine in the face. The fairy fool, then tossed green fairy dust at Jedah.

Jedah blocked it by dropping to the ground. And then he incased Chopine in a big ball of blood. Jedah enlarged his talons, slashing the ball several times then he drew his scythe.And he saw Marionette, she had a frightened expression about her face. Jedah sighed and considered her feelings. he brought the scythe down upon the ball."Chopine I win."He said and turned to leave when.

“ This fight is not over!” Chopine called run to Jedah and running him through with his sword. Jedah called out in pain and fell to his knees, Chopine smile and yanked out his sword from Jedah and lifted it to attempt to finish Jedah off.

“ Chopine No!” Marionette called throwing herself upon Jedah, in between him and the sword.

“ Marionette, you do yourself blasphemy, move!” Chopine demanded.

“No!” She called out and “ What you are doing in unjust! He’s defenseless!” Upon hearing this Jedah could only think of one thing to do, he had to end this dispute. Abruptly he yanked Marionette down closer to him, stood up bringing her with him, the blade of his dagger pressed against the young puppet’s skin of her throat.

“ Put your sword down!” Jedah demanded.

“ Your mad.” Marionette muttered.

“ Follow my lead.” Jedah whispered into her ear. At first the idea was ludicrous to her, but she lightly nodded.

“ Chopine do as he says!”

Jedah smirked and looked at Chopine and began to slowly back up, ignoring the blood running down his lower abdomen,” Tell your men to stand down, or she dies.” He threatened. Whistling for Rajjik.

“ You freak, you know I will find you and slaughter you for this.” Chopine warned.

Jedah merely smirked and mounted his stead with the dagger against Marionette’s skin still. The young puppet shivered at the touch of the dagger against her. And the hot breath Jedah left upon her was in ways arousing.

“ If you want her to live through the night, then don’t follow me.” Jedah warned and slammed his heals into Rajjik and rode off into the darkness with Marionette, in an attempt to show her a better life.