Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:15:05 -0500 From: Paul Tolbert Subject: A Newfound World 12 "HELLO? IS ANYONE HOME?" Willie walked cautiously into what seemed like a dark and abandon warehouse, but he knew better. This was Tuvathu's new base of operations. He of course felt it necessary to relocate after the slayer found their previous hideout. Willie was here not only warn Tuvathu of the impending danger that the slayer now knew of this location as belonging to Tuvathu, but to plea for his life as word would soon spread around that he led the slayer straight to him. Willie wasn't sure if the slayer, who has notoriously killed many evil in the Los Angeles area would be able to pull off a defeat against The Undertaker. He decided not to chance it. Willie continued to walk bit by bit into the warehouse looking around. He mainly saw wooden boxes & crates stacked against the walls. The windows were blackened by dust and there was a strong odor lingering from inside. "Tuvathu? You here? I got something to tell you..." Willie said casually. He clapped his hands together and chuckled nervously. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a cigarette and lighter. He lit the cigarette and began puffing away to calm his nerves. He knew someone was watching him, he could feel it, and the hairs on his neck stood up and began to tingle. He took a couple more puffs of his menthol-flavored tobacco when he felt a large arm wrap around his throat and choke him. "You got balls showing up here Loose Lips" A shuttering voice whispered in his ear. "Well well if it isn't the infamous Willie himself." Tuvathu emerged from the shadows in front of Willie and walked at a snail's pace towards him. "HEY TUVATHU BUDDY! How are things going huh? You doing well I assume? That's great." Willie choke when the arm wrapped around him squeezed tighter. "NEVER SPEAK TO THE MASTER UNLESS SPOKEN TOO!" "It's alright Hunter." Tuvathu said calmly as he motioned for Hunter to release the frightened man. Willie grabbed his throat and began rubbing at it, noticing how sore it became in such a short time. "Geez what a grip you got there buddy, Big guy you are." "Don't call me—" "HUNTER!" Tuvathu snapped. Hunter gritted his teeth and stepped back from Willie. "To what do I owe this... pleasure of your visit Loose Lips?" Tuvathu asked. Even though Tuvathu and Triple H arrived recently in Los Angeles, they were already aware of Willie's reputation for not being able to keep secrets. This wasn't looking too good for him. "Well Tuvathu sir I um... I may have um—" "Go on." Tuvathu encouraged gently. "Well that bitch of a slayer and his boy toy came to my FINE establishment recently and they caused a bit of trouble, got into it with one of my customers. My bar was damaged! I mean how rude of those two!" "What the hell does that have to do with him you moron?" Hunter seethed. "I'm getting to it." Willie retorted. "Anyways the reason the slayer was there was to um... find out where you were held up and..." "And you informed him of my current living arrangements?" Tuvathu asked. Willie nodded warily. Tuvathu smiled and paced around the warehouse. "The reason I came to tell you in person sir was because he might be planning a surprise attack. I figure you might want a heads up or something." "Really? More like you came to beg for your life you little fucker." Hunter replied under his breath, careful to not let Tuvathu hear him. Vampires had enhanced hearing however. "Well this is unfortunate isn't it?" Tuvathu finally answered after a moment of silence. He stopped pacing around and walked over to Willie, who began to quiver. "What do you think I should do Willie?" Tuvathu asked politely. "Um Sir?" Willie questioned. "What do you think I should do...to you?" Tuvathu clarified. "I mean you did put my life in danger by informing the slayer of my current whereabouts." Willie began sweating and stuttering "Please Tuvathu sir I didn't mean to—" "Calm down Willie." Tuvathu said softly, placing a hand on Willie's shoulder, almost in a comforting way. "I'm not going to kill you." A wave of relief rushed over Willie. His body softened and he began to laugh. "Wow! Oh God. Oh man for a minute there I...I thought—" "I never said anything about Hunter not being able to kill you however..." Willie froze. The reprieve he felt instantly faded away and fear overcame him again. Tuvathu gave Hunter a glance and the servant nodded in agreement. His face changed into its vicious vampire form and he reached to grab hold of Willie. He bent Willie's head downward, exposing the neck. Willie began screaming and tried to pull away but Hunter grip was too strong for him to break. "No please STOP! You don't understand!" "Oh I think I do" Hunter replied. He took his time sinking his teeth into Willie. He enjoyed the barkeep's pleas to spare his life. Having his victims struggle and fight for their lives pleasured Triple H. "Nice and warm..." Hunter growled as he thought about how Willie's blood would taste. He leaned down to drain Willie when he felt a splash of water hit his face. "ARRG!" Hunter screamed. The water began to burn at his skin like acid. "Holy Water you fucking blood-sucker!" Willie cried out as he ran out of the warehouse. Hunter wiped his eyes and was about to run after him when Tuvathu placed a hand on his shoulder. "Later Hunter. Right now we must prepare for our guest the slayer. He will be arriving soon."