THE DEMON I KNOW

Blood Up

“Wake up you silly ass,” said Zeo as he poured water on Max. “What the hell happened?” Max asked looking around. “You passed out,” Zeo replied. “I know that,” Max replied. “There were some weird shits that happened before I passed out,” Max said.

“Someone is here with me,” Max added as he continued looking around. “The only people here are you and I asshole,” Zeo said as he helped Max up. “I know what I am talking about,” Max replied. “There was a violent wind and suddenly a black smoke appeared and boom, I am down,” Max narrates with his hands.

Laughing out loud, Zeo said, “It was my doing.” “I don’t understand,” said Max. “You mean it was you that caused a violent wind and knocked me out with a black smoke?” Max asked as he stared at Zeo. “You are damn right,” Zeo replied. “Son of a b***h!” Max rashes at Zeo. “What is wrong with you demon people, always making a weird entrance on me. Are you guys always like that?” Max asked as he fixes his eyes on Zeo frowning at him.

“You should be prepared always to defend yourself and that’s why I made such an entrance,” Zeo said. “By knocking me out, huh?” Max asked as he frowns at Zeo. “You are one of us now and you should always think like us,” Zeo said. “Who gave you address to my place? I never remembered inviting you over or telling you where I live,” said Max.

“If I can find you without asking Jasmine for help or where you live, Lucifer can easily find you,” Zeo replied. “And why will Lucifer want to find me?” Max asked as he glanced at Zeo. “You still don’t get it, do you?” Zeo replied. “Since you have that black crystal on the inside of you, Lucifer has included you in his target list and you need to be prepared to defend yourself,” said Zeo.

“That’s why I am here to give you this,” Zeo added as he pulled out a water bottle and handed it to Max. “What the hell is this?” Max asked sternly. “I need you to drink up,” said Zeo. “Drink up what?” Max asked as he quickly opened the water bottle.

“Blood? Oh hell no!” Max said in a loud as he slowly lowers the water bottle. “Who’s blood is that?” he asked Zeo. “You got to pick that up or I will force you by myself,” Zeo replied. “Do I look like a vampire to you?” Max asked as he turned away from Zeo.

“You are going nowhere,” said Zeo as he held Max by the hand. “What are you doing?” Max asked. “What does it look like I am doing?” Zeo replied as he held Max against his car. “Don’t do this s**t mehn!” Max pleaded. “You need to drink up,” said Zeo as he started forcing the blood into Max’s mouth.

“It wasn’t hard, was it?” said Zeo as he drops the water bottle on the floor. Without hesitation, Max put his hand deep down his throat as he forces himself to vomit, “Stop wasting your time,” Zeo said. “You are not going to be able to vomit that blood,” Zeo added. “Why are you doing this?” Max asked as he stared at Zeo in total disappointment. “I am doing this to make you strong like us,” Zeo replied. “By forcing me to drink blood, like a vampire, huh!” Max said in annoyance. “To be like us, you need to do the things we do to stay strong and powerful,” Zeo said. “I have been appointed to see that you start cultivating your hidden powers. It’s about time to unlock those powers in you,” Zeo added.

“Why can’t I do it my own way?” Max asked. “The only way is our own way and not your way,” Zeo replied. “Your way is too much to handle!” said Max. “You just fed me with blood,” Max added glaring at Zeo. “Check your body and see if those black veins are gone,” Zeo said.

“I can’t see any of those black veins again,” said Max as he tries putting up a smile. “What about my black eyes, will it stop appearing?” Max asked sternly. “We will get to that stage soon, one step at a time,” Zeo replied as he snapped his fingers, vanishing from Max’s presence. “When will I ever learn to do that,” Max said as he walks into his bathroom to clean up.

After freshen up, he was walking out from his bathroom when Jasmine stood by the entrance door of his room, “You mind if I come in?” Jasmine asked. “Of course,” Max replied as he walked straight to his wardrobe. “Were you able to revive Mr. Lewis’ cat?” Jasmine asked. “Yes I did and someone just ruined that moment of excitement for me,” Max replied with a sad look on his face. “I heard about that and that’s why I came as soon as I can,” Jasmine replied. “Are you here to force me into doing something against my will?” Max asked as he glanced at Jasmine. “Don’t say that my dear,” Jasmine replied as she approaches Max. “I am your wife now and I can’t force you to do anything against your will,” she added holding Max’s hand. “Zeo is crazy,” Max replied. “What type of man forces another man to drink blood?” Max added. “You mean what type of demon?” Jasmine cuts in with a smile. “Whatever!” said Max as he gently removes Jasmine’s hand from his hand.

“I don’t even know if that blood was contaminated or not,” Max said. “Was that even a human blood?” Max asked. “Yes!” Jasmine replied. “Oh s**t!” he exclaimed. “He killed a man or what?” Max asked sternly. “Oh no no!” said Jasmine. “We are not known for that except for those who belong to Lucifer,” Jasmine added. “What is even the difference between your demon clan and that of Lucifer?” Max asked rudely. “Listen Max, I am not here to fight with you,” said Jasmine. “I am here to talk things out with you,” Jasmine replied. “There is nothing to talk about,” said Max in a loud voice. “So if you don’t mind, I need some space,” Max added frowning at Jasmine.