Preparing for the Cathedral

The next morning when Alexis awoke she rubbed her eyes, slowly sitting up in her bed, wondering if yesterday could have just been a dream. Did she really embarrass herself in front of Miss Hekate, making her see how weak and worthless she really is. Then as she balled up her petite fist and slammed them against her thighs, she noticed she was still dressed from the day before.

Fresh tears trickled down her cheeks, how could she be such a failure to this family as well, if his human family threw him away so easily, how much easier would it be for a demon. After all weren’t demons all liars and evil, just meant to lead humans to sin and destruction, but, but ever since she has been, been reborn. Well Auntie Lisa, she has been so kind, and even Miss Hekate, she has…. What is wrong with her why is this so confusing all the sudden, Damn it girl remember Alexis, you are a demon now too.

Slowly she **** herself to roll from the bed, walking over to a full length mirror on the wall. Placing her hands on either side, she stared deeply into her on eyes, trying to find herself in that gaze. Who she had been, who she is, and what she is meant to be.

Her hands balled up in fists again pressing into the glass, as tears rolled down her cheeks. Whispering, “Why does this feel like me, why do I love everyone here more than those of my human life. Damn it, was I really so evil all along that maybe I was born with a demon’s soul.”

Then pulling back she stripped off all her clothing watching in the mirror, “Robbie is dead, I am Alexis, I am a demon, a succubus, Daughter of Hekate, I must make her proud, or…or…” Sinking to her knees on the floor, as she punched the hard wood floor.

Just then from the other room she heard a voice, “Alexis, are you up? I need to go to the Cathedral today, and then get some supplies for the ritual. Amita Fidelisa will not be able to visit till this evening.” And after a suspicious pause, “If you would like, I would love for you to accompany me.”

Alexis blinked looking over to the door, “she wants me to go, even after yesterday?” Then taking a deep breath as she wiped her face with her hand. “Yes, I’ll be right out.”

Rising back to her feet she took a moment to look at herself in the mirror once again, “I won’t fail you, I won’t make you cast me out.” Grabbing a red silk robe hanging on the wall, and wrapping it around her figure. Then slowly she exited the room, witnessing Hekate standing naked in her statuesque demoness form, sipping from a steaming mug.

Hekate glanced over as the young woman exited her room, and offered a smile, “Shower is all yours, dear, then when you have changed we can head to the Cathedral. Dress up as I’ve heard the emissaries of Indivia are still there.”

Alexis blinked, “They are?”

Hekate took another sip of her coffee, “Yes, and I’m not sure what is going on, but it is a big event. Usually when we host delegates from other realms it is not as formal. I’ve even been told they sent Astaroth, personally to Indivia for this.”

The young woman nodded, wanting to ask more but figured she would have time enough for that. Right now she had better hurry, as to not make, Miss Hekate wait. Stepping into the steaming shower, and allowing the warm water to brush over her smooth skin. Closing her eyes for a moment to just allow herself a moment to forget everything going on, to calm herself, forgetting everything and just allowing herself to be herself.

When she finally finished stepping out of the shower and drying herself with a large fluffy towel. She glanced over, reaching out to wipe the steam from the mirror, a smile crossing her lips as she saw the young beautiful redhead staring back. “This is me, this is the me that was truly meant to be and I need to accept that. For mother, for Auntie Lisa, for this kingdom, and most of all for myself. I am Alexis.” Finishing drying herself and wrapping the silk robe across her supple flesh, a smile spreading across her lips, “I must be confident, I am confident.”

Stepping from the bathroom she saw Hekate was already dressed in formal garb of a Aide to court. A black tunic reaching halfway down her calves with lavender trim that matched her eyes, Belphegor’s personal sigil embroidered upon the left breast, Her hair was tied up and back so it trailed behind her, with a pair of black leather six inch spiked heeled boots that hugged her long legs just below the hem of her tunic.

She smiled looking over as Alexis entered the room, “I laid out a tunic for you as well dear, otherwise we would have that pesky puppy, Custos, throwing a fit. Now hurry along, I am eager to see Miss Ramirez, and what I will need to set up for the ceremony in her room.”

Alexis blinked, “But why didn’t you need anything set up when you performed the ceremony to bring me into this form? I mean I don’t think you did, I remember being sac………” Her voice cracking as she thought about her **** for a second.

Hekate stepped closer placing a comforting hand on her shoulder, “It is okay dearest, don’t think about that for now. I didn’t need special preparations, because it was in my, I mean our home. I have set up this house to resonate with my magic, and even amplify and gather the natural forces that imbibe me. I’m sure you have noticed it as well. When in this house, you can feel a slight boost and it is easier to connect with others.”

Alexis blushed and blinked, finding herself thinking about how natural things felt here, and how that little voice deep in her mind seemed louder in this home.

Hekate stepped back walking over to the table, “Come on, darling. We don’t have all day.”

Alexis hurried into her room where on the bed she found a new tunic of black silk, with crimson trim and a sigil embroidered in red on the left chest. She looked questioningly at the emblem on it, as it was different than Belphegor’s crest everyone in the Cathedral wore. She took it holding it up, and glancing at the other items on the bed. A pair of long black knee high socks, a red leather belt and nothing else. She gasped no underwear, no leggings, was she really expected to just wear this. Going over to her dresser she took out a red lace bra and panties, and sitting on a stool in front of the vanity.

Slowly she extended one leg as she hooked it though the waist of the panties, then allowing the other to join it. Gently they slid across her smooth skin, as a soft sigh escaped her naturally red lips. Raising slightly from her stool, she allowed the lace to caress her buttocks as she found herself leaning forward staring at her reflection in the mirror. Licking her lips she could not help but realize how much she would love to devour herself, so sexy, such a tease, she would have done anything to have made this girl, hers before.

Forcing herself to break the spell, she stood up, placing the firm melons upon her chest within the cups of the bra, and effortlessly clasping it behind her. Next she took a pair of black stockings and rolled them up her legs, the nylon clinging to her silky skin. Now she was ready, lifting the tunic over her head and letting it fall down across her shoulders, for something usually so loose it seemed tight in all the right places as she ran the belt through the loops on the sides. Cinching it tightly around her waist to give her and hourglass figure, as it reached a quarter of the way down her thighs.

Going back to her bed she noticed the stiletto heeled ballet shoes there and shook her head, no way in hell she would wear those. Instead taking a pair of chunky heeled combat style boots from the closet and lacing them up to complete the look.

Exiting her room Hekate was just placing her cup in the sink as she glanced over, “oh, decided not to take my suggestions. That’s too bad dear, it would be so sexy to see you like that.”

Alexis blushed and looked to the floor, even as that little voice somewhere deep inside whispering, ‘Everyone would desire you, and you could steal them away if you had.”

Hekate sighed, “Don’t worry about it dear, let’s head to the Cathedral. I am interested in speaking with Miss Ramirez and seeing the condition she is in.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

Alexis found herself accompanying her mother from the house and through the bustling streets as the sun slowly arose in the eastern sky bathing the cobblestone streets in it’s orange hues. The pair walked side by side in silence, their thoughts kept to themselves as they each wondered what the day shall bring.

Finally they approached the ivory marble steps of the cathedral, glancing up to notice the bull demons guarding the doors awaiting them. Their eyes reflecting the recognition of the two succubi that were approaching.

The two women marched forward up the stairs, ready for the chance to possibly welcome a new member into their family.

The larger of the two demons, lowered to one knee, bowing his head, “Dear Lady Hekate, and Mistress Alexis, we have been expecting you. Please proceed, but be aware in the party from the Realm of Indivia are located in the Northeastern wing.”

Hekate nodded, “Thank you, Sir guardian, I appreciate that. We will try to avoid them if possible. We are just here to see Miss Catalina Ramirez after all.”

The guard smiled, “Yes of course, Mistress, I believe she is in Mistress Frau Hulda’s room.”

Hekate paused somewhat surprised as that woman’s room had been kept vacant for so long. “Frau Hulda? I see we will head there at once, thank you again.”

At the the other muscular demon held a door open for them allowing them to enter the Cathedral.