The Angel of Darkness Rises.

Chapter 1: Lux

Xena woke up early, too early, and as much as she wanted to go back to sleep, her parents came crashing into her room shouting "happy birthday" with a large cake in hand. 18 candles atop of the vanilla caramel cake, waiting for her to purse her lips and take the flames life. She brought her lips together, and blew out the candles, but not before taking a second to take in the sight of how they danced around each other like human beings. They hugged her simultaneously, her father giving her a kiss on the cheek and left her to get ready. As she walked down the long corridor to the bathroom she started thinking about Aurelie, her girlfriend of 2 years. She was happy, they were happy, more than she'd ever been in her life. 

As she opened the door to the bathroom, she could see the shower was on, a figure behind the frosted glass. Moving closer slowly, and opening the door ajar, there stood Aurelie, smiling with soap bubbles in her hair, bringing a finger to her lips as if to tell her to be quiet. Xena's parents didn't know she had a girlfriend, or was into girls at all for that matter. They'd managed to keep the secret long enough, and they knew it was getting closer to them finding out. Xena pulled her top over her head, and underwear pushed to the floor. She gazed at her girlfriends tanned body, the way it curved, her breasts, perky and round. Aurelie grabbed her hand and pulled her into the shower, but not before locking the bathroom door. Their lips met while still smiling, a gentle, passionate kiss under the warm water, both happy to be sharing the moment. Aurelie pulled away slowly, and stroked Xena's cheek.

"I love you, baby girl. It's always going to be me and you, no matter what." Xena smiled, pressing her lips to Aurelie's neck and whispering that she loved her too. Aurelie pulled her closer so their breasts were touching, her hips grazing down Xena's sides, and kissing her aggressively. A moan escaped Xena's lips when her girlfriend's hand slipped further down, teasing her area. But that's all she could have for now, just a tease, they were in her parents house after all and she could never keep quiet. 

After Aurelie finished changing and climbing out the back window, Xena went downstairs to tell her parents she was off out for the day to meet up with some friends.

"Who with? On second thought, I don't need to know, just stay in touch! Are you coming home tonight?" Her mother asked with a curious smile.

"I don't think so, I've got spare clothes in my bag for tomorrow. We're going to camp out for the night in the woods. Best birthday." Her father gave her a stern look, trying to hide it but failing. 

"No boys, right? You know boys your age are only after one th-" 

"Oh Jackson shut up, she's 18. As long as you are safe, you know, protection and all, then have fun!" Her mum interrupted Jackson, patting her on the shoulder. 'What an awkward conversation' she thought. As they said their goodbyes and she walked out onto the steps, she could see Aurelie's car parked just up the road. She smiled wide, running down the road and jumping into the car, laughing as they drove off. 

"So you ready to have an amazing night?" Aurelie said over the noise of the traffic with the car roof down. 

"You know I am! 18th birthday with the love of my life? It's perfect." 

The day flew by, after having a picnic by the lake, going to the zoo and the cinema to see a romantic movie, it was time for the pair to get ready for the new club. Xena wore her red long sleeve top and back cut skirt, with Aurelie in her black long sleeved top and cut skirt. They always seemed to match with style of clothing. 

"What's it called again? Lux?" Xena asked, to which Aurelie nodded as they turned the corner, with Lux in view. The brightly lit club caught their attention straight away, crowds of people stood outside the doors waiting to get in, although it already seemed full up. Aurelie grabbed Xena's hand, running over to it and waiting in line. After 5 minutes of standing in the crowd, a security guard came up to them, leading them into the club. The two girls looked at each other as they followed the guard, wondering why they were allowed in. It was when they looked to where the music was coming from, a man with dark hair, unshaven but trimmed, with piercing brown eyes. His black suit with white shirt underneath fit him so tightly, made for him by a tailor. His voice was smooth and his lips seemed to move in slow motion as the words left his mouth as he sung 'Creep.' Next to him stood a dark haired woman, a fierce look on her face that matched her black tight dress. The girls were mesmerised by the two, unable to look away, and it only got hotter when they looked back at them, smirking.