Faline

"Alright, since I didn't get to see you guys with those pizzas I'm going to make more. Kerry? You remember how to get birds ready for the Rotisserie ovens?"

She nods so I have her take two people with her so she can show them how to do it. Pointing to the stool, Maii takes his spot with a big smile. This boy is too sweet to be here.

Getting everything out that's needed, I get him working on his letters and words again. The four that are left get taught how to use the assorted machines while I have the ovens preheating and dough resting. They all catch on real fast, which is pretty damn awesome.

The bobcat and one of the female Werewolves also knows how to read, so I go over some of the recipes I have written down. From what I've heard, everyone from patron to animal, those who could eat, loved the stew, so I have them start another using the same meats that were used last time. One thing I've noticed, I never have to worry about leftovers, everything gets eaten just about as soon as it's done.

Animals come out of the woodwork to get at the finished food. I know they work for it, so I don't tease, not too much anyway. Still help those that come in bloodied and bruised, more and more trusting me to help when I can.

The community showers and baths get used a lot more often from my telling them to get into cold or hot water. Have to be careful with the animals though, cold water can send them into shock faster than it can a human. Even get away with telling small groups that they can shift in the tubs to help feel better, as they feel more secure that way.

Within a couple of hours with all the extra help, I have several types of pizzas out and cut for any who come in. Watching the kitchen crew as they get the first pieces, their made faces make me laugh so much I start crying, which then has everyone else in the large room also making sounds of amusement.

I have a sneaking suspicion that many have never seen a Vampire laughing when it doesn't involve causing pain or ill intent. Makes me sad, but I'm glad I can show them that not all are alike. Even if I am the only one, I show the other Vamps that come around that it's possible not to be constant assholes.

Many just give me weird looks anyway, half of which I can never decipher. A couple of male Vamps do come close, I thought it funny that they'd approached with their hands up when I eyeballed them. Coming up at the same time to identify smells that they haven't smelled in years, they must not get out much.

I'm able to get them to give easy smiles, not ones made for seduction or whatever else, before they leave. Every single animal in the room had looked at me as if I were something amazing. Was extremely uncomfortable.

Of course, then a female undead has to come through and just ruin my mood completely. Face looking like a damn disco ball and nose scrunched up as if she's smelling something foul. I'm right in the middle of making cheese stuffed meatballs when she saunters over.

"You there, Nico's progeny, where is he?"

I really want to be a sarcastic prick, but if she's wanting him that just means he's away from me.

"With his dog as far as I know. You ask nicely and I'm sure they'll let you join 'em."

Well. So much for the sarcastic part. Soft snickers coming from deeper in the kitchen have me grinning. Her deep blue eyes flash in anger but then is gone as she tries to look like she could care less.

"I will have him toss you out on your ass, just you watch and see."

I laugh in her face, smiling so wide fangs are displayed.

"Wonderful! Can you be quick about it though? I got shit I gotta do."

She looks confused, as if she doesn't understand why I would want away from him. Then a light bulb clicks on. I look at her curiously, which has her retreating a step.

"You and he were made by the same Vampire, weren't you? That would make you like siblings, wouldn't it? I think incest is illegal in these parts. So grab him and head to the boonies in the south, they're more open to it."

I get more snickers from around the room. Madaline glares at me, stepping closer to me as if she's going to do something. Her current outfit is just as goofy as the ones she's had on before.

Face and exposed skin are covered in a thick layer of silver-colored glitter with long black feather looking things attached to her outer eyelashes. Bright pink eyeshadow matches the skin-tight pink spandex 'sort of' catsuit, looking like she's trying to be a superhero with the black thong on the outside.

Of course, the material leaves nothing to the imagination as only a strip down the middle connects the pieces, splayed strands go over her chest to a collar-like piece around her throat. The Vamps decent sized bust strains at the thin pieces that go over them, having my nose scrunch at the shiny black pasties peeking through. Her sides are bare all the way down to her lower thighs, strands connecting front to back tightly, the insides of her legs look much the same.

Black laces going up her legs and stopping just under her knees belong to yet another set of stiletto heels that are pink and black striped. The dark brown hair poofed around her head makes it look twice the size it should be, with pink and black streamers going through it. Good God.

After my eyes travel over her and back to her face with my scrunched expression, she steps even closer, rage coloring her shiny face.

"You remember me telling you less is more? Yeah, think you should have listened. That outfit is doing you no favors."

A grin crosses my face as she screeches at me, getting within a step of me before I stuff the handful of meat I had in my hands into her face, aiming right for her mouth. Madaline jumps back with another screech, this one sounding a little...meaty. She's so busy trying to get it out of her mouth, she misses the Mistress walking into the room silently.

Granted I do too, only seeing her when she leans into the wall and looks on. I keep my eyes on the woman in front of me though, her face looking very unhealthy with that shade of red.

"Oh, damn. I have peppers in the meat. I feel your pain, I know how that burning feels. Should go to the bathroom and gargle cold water, it helps."

It totally doesn't and everyone else around me knows this having seen me go through it. They busy themselves hiding their faces, not wanting either female Vamp to see their expressions.

Maii though, bless his little heart, is bent over in tears from laughing. Kerry is hiding her head in one of the fridges, but I hear her snickers. Madaline is too busy spitting meat out of her mouth to notice anyone else but does run off in what I hope is the direction of a bathroom.

"She just makes it way too easy. No fun. Well, hilarious, really, but somehow... Unsatisfying."

I look right to Lady as she raises an eyebrow, calling out to a submissive near her to tell her what happened. While she's filled in, I wash my hands. Since everything is so quiet, we all hear the echo of a scream. My smile is so big it hurts my face.

"Oops, might have mixed up my liquids there. My bad."

Most everyone smirks, even Lady. I have to look down though, knowing the first one she feeds on is going to suffer for my actions. I turn to everyone in the kitchen to tell them that when the person she feeds from is released, to bring them immediately here.

All the slaves nod, a couple going out the way Madaline had. By this time the Mistress has to have been told everything, so after drying my hands I go over to her, defiant eyes clear.

"I didn't kill anyone this time, she just wishes she were dead right about now."

She heaves a sigh, stifling a smile. Can tell from the corners of her mouth twitching. Shaking her head, she looks around then back to me.

"Why is it every time you are in here something happens? Did I not tell you to stay out of trouble?"

"Why is it every time you come in here something happens that ends up being my fault? You're bad luck. Either that or you send 'em to me on purpose."

That gets her to smile, but I'm motioned to go ahead of her out into the hallway, opposite the one that the other Vamp went through. I heave a harassed groan as I walk out, acting much like a child who got caught. I'm led to the first room we come across, which happens to be a small den-like room, complete with a desk, couch, tiny lamp, and book covered walls. Getting to the point where I wonder if there's actually anything in any of them. Damn house could be a library in and of itself.

Hearing the lock snick behind me, I turn and I'm about to start bitching when lips descend on me. Hands grab mine and pull my arms behind my back as I'm walked backwards toward the desk. My mind whirls as it tries to figure out if I'm in danger or not.