Chapter # 7

Back- When Nathaniel faked his execution, he was called to Paris by Sebastian for an important talk. Though it was unfavorable and unwanted. But, intrigued to wonder what Black Death wanted from him, he went to see as he was free at this point. 'Wow, what a show you have displayed but I ask why, mate?" Sebastian sighed in disappointment, holding his sides. The reason why he would possibly abandon his highest position went all of their heads while he indulged in their ponderings. 'You all shall know very soon." 'Of course, who can read your devilish mind after all," Sebastian scoffed, folding his arms at his chest. What could be more important than the power he held, the authority, the fear, the dominance?- They couldn't know. 'I take that as a compliment," He smirked darkly, resting his hands in his pockets, admiring the surroundings of the beautiful city. 'Do you not fear death? You are standing in my domain, I could kill you," At his nonchalance, Sebastian grew distress, the tranquility, the softness emitting from him was highly questionable. As if he was planning something vicious- he was. 'Try that, I would like see how that goes too," Nathaniel challenged openly darkly, having firm faith in his legion to which Sebastian sighed. 'Now, tell me what do you want? Why have you called me here?" 'Since Alphonse is no longer a part of us aces, I would like to give you his place, as a gift," Sebastian offered, causing Nathaniel to pause and glance over his shoulder. 'Gift? You think?" Reflecting his malevolent glint, he twisted his tongue and began to whistle as a warning for Sebastian to beware of his words. Pausing, Sebastian curled his hands in a fist, well aware of the power he emitted with a devilish hint, an open threat and by all means- Sebastian knew he must live- for someone. His jaw clenched as he corrected his words, 'Before you forcefully steal my most important land from me like you did in Milan for that fucking mansion for your wife. I am giving it to you," Sebastian growled. Nathaniel stopped whistling, pleased with his wording. 'That's more correct." They all hated the fact of how he was used to forcefully taking things he held infatuation towards. 'Tsk," The rumored town Nathaniel massacred was in Milan- He spread his fear there so he could give that mansion to Zariah as a wedding gift. 'But, I have one condition," Sebastian added sternly, not willing to give up on his land easily as well. He was giving him a piece of his treasured possession in return for a long life. He needed that, and must take it. "What do you want in return?" Nathaniel asked. Intrigued what he could possibly want and to his surprise- Sebastian demanded his top-notch service. "The ultimate protection of the Plague Doctor. If I ever ended up in a dire situation or wanted to leave this life. You must protect me and Eileen how you protect Prince." He demanded seriously. Prepared to do whatever it takes but gain the best service Nathaniel had provided to a few people only. "I protect Prince because he is my sister's husband. Why would I protect 'you'?" Nathaniel smirked, almost raising an eyebrow. He was slightly suspicious of his offer but he smirked back, holding his hand out. "Because I am giving you this land in return. It's a fair deal." Nathaniel narrowed his eyes, wondering what could be the reason for the monster like Sebastian to require his service but it seemed like a sincere offer. He pondered about it for a few seconds before turning a suppressed laugh, agreeing with his terms and taking authority in France. "Deal. From this moment onwards, you are under my ultimate protection, Sebastian." 'But, make sure this remains between you and me only. I have just ‘died' as the Plague Doctor, don't want people to find out it was fake yet," Nathaniel added, ending in a sigh, pinching the bridge of his nose. He just thought he got freed temporarily from his duties but no, he had to require his service. 'I understand, I won't. But, if you won't be an ace then what are you going to do here?" Sebastian asked in bewilderment. Nathaniel shrugged his shoulder, giving zero fucks about the underworld or its matters. 'What else? Do what I was made for- become a doctor," Sebastian's mouth gaped in disbelief, 'Lord, you and your obsession with your desires and wants never fails to fascinate me." 'You can cross any limits for your chattels, don't you, mate?" To his frowning, Nathaniel released a low, tempting chuckle, taking pride as if his words boosted his confidence as he spoke of his true identity and left. 'Well, I am a dangerous worshiper after all," *** 'So it was… under you all this time?" Zariah's jaw dropped, having no idea about that deal and that explained ‘why' everyone was unaware of his whereabouts as well. He made a deal with Sebastian and kept his identity concealed. 'Yeah, since the execution till now though I am enjoying my work as a doctor. My hands are clean from the dirty work," He nodded, opening her ties and taking her to his apartment. Her legs were weak, she could barely walk but was forced to match steps with him as he took her to his luxurious but empty apartment. 'Then the file?" She asked vaguely when they entered. 'It's extremely important to me, a list of people I have put a leash on and used at will," Nathaniel explained, locking the door, making her sit with a stern expression that made her nervous and worried. 'In case you want to… come back?" 'Plague Doctor has died, it won't come back," He enunciated, moving back, opening the cabinets of the kitchen. 'And me, you have killed me for the world too," She mumbled. 'It would take them a while to find out that it was my plan," 'Are you hungry? Sorry, I kept you starved and tied," He asked coldly, cooking some spaghetti, her favorite. 'Are you angry with me?" She dared to ask weakly, the thought of it pinched her and his reactions were no consoling either. Dominance etched, not bothering to glance at her with a piercing tone. Forming her lips in a thin line, she could assume he was enraged. 'I seriously thought that you came to prove your power to Zoran since he had become the third most dangerous ace after Sufiyan left too," He muttered, sounding disinterested. 'Sufiyan…" 'Leave him, his tale has finished. Let's not discuss that," Sighing, she looked down and began to mumble, '...I came on my freewill." 'Hmm?" 'I heard… about a handsome doctor creating a streak of curing patients," 'And I have a knack of catching diseases too," She ended, hoping that would help but to no avail. He just glanced for a second, 'So you deliberately got shot?" 'No, I thought about visiting you only, to ask how you are doing. But… some asshole shot me. Since it was your file, must be your man," He smirked emptily, continuing the cooking, 'Guess," 'De Villiers?" 'No, silly, I haven't seen him in the past six months." 'Then?" And then the doorbell and a young man entered with a soft, dangerous aura. 'Yo," Another doctor of his emergency department entered, holding a wide grin and the same dark glint but less compared to his boss. Turning, he saw his man and waved, 'Hey, back from the shift, Mark?" Zariah tilted her head in confusion. She had never seen this man before. 'Mark?" 'Yeah, after getting married to you, I sent him to Milan to control the work there." He smirked, knowing he had spread his special and top workers. Zariah probably didn't know about any of them as they were utterly devoted to their work and rarely met Nathaniel. To her perplexity, Nathaniel turned completely, leaning against the counter while folding his arms at his chest, introducing the man- 'You haven't got a chance to meet him, right? He is my apprentice, Mark," INDIA. The twenty- five years old man with brown eyes tightened his grip on the glass, his jaw clenching with extreme distress. A fiery fire burned in his eyes, a wrath took over him which he was barely able to control. Finishing his glass in one go, he slammed it down. 'He has come to know that I have made my move now. He won't sit back," Zoran breathed out in his low, deep tone. He knew that the plane crash was the mark of a game of death, a stage where blood was going to spill. Hearing it, his Father shivered, 'You will save me, son, right?" Only his Father knew how horrendously he had spent those days in prison, in his human cage and the idea of going through it again was unbearable. 'You- you won't let him capture me again, right?" 'Father…" Zoran called his father compassionately, noticing how terrified he looked. 'Of course, I will, that demon has massacred and ruined our lives enough, I won't let him hurt any of us now," He reassured his father, placing his hand on his shoulder. 'Nathaniel Alroy is going to pay for all his sins." His sighed in relief as Zoran rose from his seat, a determination collected in his dead eyes, a dangerous and deep desire of revenge burned in his chest, declaring- 'I will be the one who will kill the notorious, undefeated, Plague Doctor,"