Saints and Sinners

In the beginning

I zipped up my hoodie and stepped out into the dry LA heat. It was nighttime so it was less hot than it would be during the day time. I walked to the back on the apartment building by my home and pearled around the corner to see if they were there. A group of girls and guys cheering and screaming, they circled around to girls fighting. There was garbage cans with fire spewing out of them surrounding the area to give it light. I walked forward and pulled my hood down. I watched as the fight ended; a large girl with long brown hair stood tall. A few cuts covered her face but no other wounds. "Who's next?" A man with a bullhorn shouted. My mind was racing fuck it. "Me!" I yelled pushing my way through the crowd. Street fighting: dangerous, stupid, and fun. It gives you a rush and it's a source of good cash fast. "Alright girly step up." The man said. I now was face to face with this girl. We were about the same height, she was lean and I was too this was gonna be a fair fight. The man started counting down for the fight to begin. When he reached one it began and she immediately threw the first punch. She hit my jaw and I stumbled back, I took a second to react then I hit back aiming for her nose. I hit it and blood spewed from her nose as she stumbled back. I took this opportunity to give her a nice swift kick in the stomach, knocking her over. I got on top of her and began to hit her face. A few seconds and the guy called the fight, I pulled myself off her and stepped back. She sat up and wiped her mouth of blood. She gave me a nod that showed that the fight was over and I had won. Since she was the main fighter of the night and I had beat her I got all the money in the pool. I smiled as it was handed over to me. 1,000 dollars easy. I walked off and put my hood back over my head. I needed a drink after that, my jaw was killing me. I walked keeping an eye out for a bar but there was nothing in the area. I walked a for a few blocks until a reached a club blaring loud music. It wasnt what I was looking for but it would do. I walked up but the bouncer stopped me. I gave him a annoyed look "you need to be in a dress." He said looking me up and down. I rolled my eyes and looked around. Across the street and saw a thrift store. I walked over to it and pushed open the doors. I looked around for a dress. I found one a velvety material it was long and had spaghetti straps. I went and tried it on, it was form fitting and had a slit in it. I took the tag off and went and looked for heels. When I found a pair I walked to the counter and handed the cashier the tag so she could ring me up. I paid and walked back across the street and tried to get in again. The bouncer smiled and allowed me in. I took my hair out of its pony tail letting my brown curly hair fall to my waist. I hoped it covered the bruise on my jaw. I walked in and I was met with blaring music and many bodies entangled in dancing and music. I walked to the bar and sat down on a bar stool. The bartender was a girl, she had a tough look to her. She had shoulder length brown hair and a slit on her eyebrow. "What can I get you?"  She asked in a monotone voice as she stared down at the bar. "Coke and rum please." I said. She looked up and her eyes lit up. "Well arent you a cutie." She said with a smirk. I smiled at her. She stuck out her hand for me to shake "Maze." She said. "Elliot" I said shaking her hand. She got me my drink and poured herself one. She chatted me up obviously flirting. Another customer came and she was pulled away from me. I finished off my drink and decided to dance. I walked onto the dance floor and began to move. I swung my hips to the music and allowed my hands to travel up my body. I waved them in the air moving to the music. The air around me was thick with music and intoxication. I wasn't drunk I wasnt even tipsy but I was swept up in the music.

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It was a normal night at Lux. I stood on the staircase watching over all my guests. I looked over to the bar and saw Maze. She was talking to a young women. The women wore a long black dress, she had long curly brown hair. Maze looked at her like she was a meal. I watched as the girl walked off onto the dance floor into the crowd. She danced seductively moving her arms up her body smoothly. She is enticing. Her look, the way she moved. I watched for a few minutes until the song ended. She walked back to the bar and bought another drink allowing maze to drink her in some more.

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The song finished and I walked back to the bar for another drink. Maze smirked and prepared my drink when she saw me walking up. "Hello again beautiful." She smiled and looked me up and down. I sat down and thanked her for the drink. "That's a gnarly bruise you got there." She said pointing at my jaw. I just nodded and sipped my drink. Her attention quickly was directed towards a long staircase. She looked alarmed and scurried back to work. I turned and watched as a tall man came ascending down the stairs. He wore a suit and had short hair with a face full of stubble. I watched as he said hello to some people as he walked towards the bar. He walked up next to me and waved maze over. "Vodka soda maze and whatever the lovely lady is having" he said. He had a british accent that just makes people melt. He looked at me and smiled. "Well hello there love I'm Lucifer, Lucifer Morningstar" he said. "Elliot" I said putting out my hand so I could shake his. Instead of shaking my hand he grabbed it and brought it to his lips. I smiled awkwardly and retracted my hand. "So what brings you to my club Elliot?" He asked not breaking eye contact. "I needed a drink" I said finishing the rest of my drink. "Well you came to the right place love" he smiled at me. I didnt say anything back I just looked at my empty glass. "So tell me love what is it you desire?" He asked me. I looked at him as he smiled at me. "Excuse me?" I asked chuckling. "Ah you are one of the challenging ones, okay love what is it you desire most in life?" He asked again. "I'm sorry but that's for me to know" I smiled and winked jokingly. He looked confused but intrigued.

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I introduced myself and she didnt even ask about my name. No "like the devil" comment. Nothing. That's usually what I start off with. I asked her what she desired most and nothing. This girl seemed to be immune to my little trick. I took a moment to drink her in. Her eyes were hazel and she had some freckles on her face. She was well groomed not a hair out of place when it came to her eyebrows. Her hair was messy and unruly but it suited her. Her dark brown hair was curly and fell onto the small of her back. Her jawline was sharp and it was marked with a bruise. I didnt even know this girl and I felt a small bubble of anger rise. Who hurt her they deserved to pay. Now she was talking to maze again, maze continued flirting of course. I felt jealousy burn my throat. Elliot smiled back at Mazes attempts. I looked away for a second and when I turned back Elliot was gone. I looked around "Where did she go?" I asked Maze slamming my drink down. Maze looked at the door and there she was walking out. I darted towards the door and swung it open. She was nowhere to be found. I asked the bouncer which way she went and he pointed to the sidewalk in front of us. I quickly walked down it looking down every corner. I heard a scream come from an alleyway a few feet in front of me. I ran towards it and turned the corner into it. Two large men stood over her body taking the belts off their pants. I felt anger boil and I darted towards them. "Hello boys" I said as I grabbed one and threw him into the wall of the building next to me. I grabbed the other man and used my lovely devil strength to pin him to the wall choking him. Once he lost consciousness I let his body fall to the ground. I walked over and my eyes were met with Elliots. Her eyes slowly closed. I looked around at the ground, a syringe and thrown to the side. I'm guessing they sedated her. I picked her up and carried her back to Lux. She would be staying in my penthouse tonight where she is safe from danger.

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I walked out of the club after I saw the time. My heals clicked against the pavement softly. I heard large footsteps behind me I turned around and there were two men following me. I picked up my pace slightly hoping to lose them. They picked up their pace. Before I knew it one was beside me pushing me into an alley. I swung a punch nailing the guy in the face. He stumbled back slightly then charged towards me. Knocking me to the ground. His friend came in with a syringe filled with something. I felt it pierce my arm. Everything became fuzzy. My vision blurred as the men stood above me. Then a tall man came and threw one to the side and pushed the other one out of my line of sight. He had great strength. The man stood over me and I recognized the face slightly. But as my vision gave out all I could see was two glowing red eyes.