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Gunshots rang out in the still autumn night air. The sound rang out resounding off the stone walls of the crumbling building. The demon looked at the Paladin. She was tall with red hair and plants formed as she walked.
“My, my. A priest with a gun. Now that’s a new one on me.” She said. Her voice was soft but sweet like it was dripped in poisoned honey, it held a hint of danger to it. He looked around and smirked at her.
“There’s a first time for everything, now if you wouldn’t mind holding still this will hurt you way more than it’ll hurt me.” He said in his baritone of a voice it held a bit of command to it. She smiled and suddenly lunged at him jumping to take him by surprise. He shot off three bullets and she screamed before slowly turning into stone and then shattered. The paladin sighed and leaned back against the wall watching as the moon rose high into the night sky through what was once a stained glass window. The sound of Hells Bells started to play. He looked at the number and sighed looking at the collar ID. It was Roy probably wondering if he was dead or not. He hit the ignored and just opted to text him.
‘Still alive. Don’t get your panties in a twist.’ He sent running a his fingers through his white bangs and black hair before groaning slightly as he pushed off the wall.
‘Good. TTYL. :)’ Roy texted back. The other rolled his eyes and headed out of the building and slowly down the dirt road to the next town over. He had done his job and was heading on. They all knew where to pay if they did.
The lights of the town were far from where his bike sat. He took off heading to his more permanent residence being passed by cars and trucks along with large vehicles. This world was a strange one. Magic filled in the gaps of what science and technology couldn’t cover. Lords ruled over smaller sections of land but reported to a higher power. He arrived at the small house in the country the lights within were off meaning that Roy and Kori had gone to bed, which meant it was going to be quiet for once. He parked the bike in the garage and headed into the old farmhouse and ate a little something before heading to bed. This was normal for the paladin, he’d work then return here to be by his two roommates.
Over in Gotham under the rule of Lord Wayne and his son reports were coming in of demon activity over in Bludhaven. It was a neighboring area that had fallen into his care as the Lord of the area was currently unable to perform his duty due to illness.
“Reports of women acting strangely and sightings of a...man with pale white skin and blue scales has been seen in the area.” Reported Carrie Kelley she was the Lord’s informant that he kept there for the time being as she was rather bright and trustworthy. If something were to happen she could easily tend to it. Bruce looked to his son Damian who was looking at the photo on the holotome that Carrie had a picture of said demon on.
“Father, I believe he is a high class demon. I don’t think the average exorcist will do for this one.” He said serious blue eyes much like his own looked at the lord.
“I believe you’re right Damian. This one looks rather human and the more human the more powerful.” Bruce pointed out. Carrie looked at her lord and awaited orders. He smiled and looked at her. “Do you have any suggestions?” He asked her. He was not unkind in that he was willing to listen to others ideas when it came to decisions like this.
“I believe that I have a guy in mind for the job. He’s a wandering paladin, I heard he was heading this way last night. I’d say check the church in a few hours and see if he’s there.” Carrie suggested. Bruce nodded and quirked a brow at her.
“How will I know who you are speaking of?” He asked.
“He has white bangs and aqua eyes.” She said simply. He nodded and sent her on her way. The lord waited a few hours before heading to the church and looked around. The building was rather empty but it was around the middle of the work day so it was to be expected. He walked further in and caught sight of a young man leaning back in a pew. Slowly walking up behind him, he noted that he was asleep with a book in his lap weather it was the bible or not was uncertain as a hand covered the pages. Sure enough the young man had white bangs, the crucifix around his neck was different from others and spoke of his rank where it sat against the black robes tied at the waist with a white sash. Black pants were visible on the side where the robe was spilt for movement purposes. As he picked it up gently to look at it better the young man stirred opening aqua eyes just as Carrie described.
“Are you Father Jason Todd Paladin of the church?” Bruce asked. Jason yawned and nodded.
“Yeah, that’s me.” He said and blinked looking at him. Slowly Jason stood up and Bruce looked him over. “Or if you prefer the Red priest.” He added and smiled extending his hand. Bruce shook his hand.
“I’m Lord Bruce Wayne of Gotham and currently Bludhaven for the time being. Which brings me to why I came here to find you.” Bruce introduced. He looked around and then back at the young man. “Do you mind if we go to my estate and speak there?” He asked. Jason nodded and the pair headed up to the estate. It was a grand estate with a large manor that sat on a large amount of land. It sat on the outer limits of Gotham and was equal distance between Bludhaven and Gotham. Jason followed him into the study walking through a grand entrance with paintings and other shows a nobility throughout. Bruce sat in his chair behind his desk and leaned back looking at him.
“So is there something going on in Bludhaven?” Jason asked. Bruce nodded and pulled up the photo that Carrie had shown him of the demon earlier in the day. Jason leaned in studying the photo.
“He’s been spotted around the city and the woman have been acting strangely lately as well.” Bruce explained.
“Sounds like an incubus to me. They’re actually rather rare to come across.” Jason stated. Bruce smiled softly happy that he had come to the same conclusion.
“I’ll head out as soon as possible.” Jason said and started to turn to leave. Bruce thought about that for a moment.
“Hold on a moment. If these are rare demons to run across then I shall send my son’s tutor with you to study this creature.” Bruce said. Jason paused before turning around that was a dumb move. He could protect himself another person he wasn’t so sure.
“But sir taking another person into the field is dangerous.” Jason said trying not to step on his toes so to speak. Something crossed the blue eyes of the lord but it was too quick for the young paladin to catch it.
“Tim!!!” He bellowed his voice rang around the room and not a minute later a young woman walked in and Jason blinked realizing he had misjudged and it was really a young man. He had black hair that curled around the base of his neck and piercing intelligent blue eyes. The new male in the room was thin framed and looked like a good gust of wind would knock him over. Jason kind of hoped that wasn’t the tutor that Bruce had been talking about.
“Yes, sir?” He said answering like an obedient dog almost there was relaxed defiance in his actions. The older’s eyes roved over Jason’s face out of curiosity.
“Tim this is Father Todd. He is heading to Bludhaven to deal with our problem over there and I want you to go with him. Kind of be my eyes and ears learn about the demon there as it is a rare kind of demon.” Bruce informed him. Tim nodded and Jason internally was wondering why god was testing him with the life of this young man. Tim raised a brow though now taking in all the information.