Broken Alpha by Paulina Vasquez (ebooks online reader TXT) 📕

We slipped into a taxi and I waved goodbye to Niko. “We need to get some costumes for tomorrow.” I told them.

“There’s a plaza a few blocks ahead that will have some options.” Leo said and instructed the driver in Greek.

“I think she’s at the Howling Dogs. None of the other places were locked up and Niko must have been watching the place too. He seemed a little nervous that we had suddenly appeared there.”

“I think you’re right. That is a big building and I’m sure it has an underground level as well.” Rocky said.

We reached the plaza and entered a store that was selling elaborate costumes. “Most people will be dressed as the ancient society dressed, in linen costumes, but we will need something to fully disguise us.” Rocky said.

“How about this?” Leo laughed and held up a satyr costume.

“It’s perfect for you!” I laughed.

Rocky and I also searched for costumes that would hide our head and face. Rocky found a Medusa costume with a big snake head for herself and a wood nymph costume for me that covers the entire body and head with tree bark and vines. My costume also had a masquerade mask that matched the rest of the costume to hide my face.

We have our costumes and a mission for tomorrow.

 

 

Chapter 12 – Festival

I wiggled into my wood nymph costume, it was a layered dress with brown and green chiffon. It had leaves, bark, vines and twigs elaborately sewn into it. The headdress was beautiful and would hide my hair perfectly. It had vines and twigs intertwined in it and had a train that draped down my back.

I rubbed brown and glittery green body paint on the exposed parts of my arms and legs, before I did the same to my neck and face. Once it was dry, I slipped the beautifully embellished masquerade mask over my eyes. The costume was sexy and fun, had I been wearing it for any other occasion I would have enjoyed it.

I grabbed my waterproof lighter and slipped it into my bra. My cellphone, money, keys and another lighter went into a small brown pouch purse. I hung the purse over my neck and shoulder, and it blended well with my costume.

I knocked on Rocky’s door and she opened it, the Medusa costume on her was fantastic. Leo was sitting in his satyr costume on her bed while she painted his face and nose with makeup.

“What the hell is that?” I burst out laughing pointing at Leo’s satyr costume.

He looked down to where I was pointing and wiggled around a cloth penis that was sewn into his costume while laughing. “Satyr’s were often depicted with an erect penis because they were horny little rascals. They spent their days chasing around nymphs and women, trying to seduce them. It was all about wine, sex and partying; that’s why they were always around Dionysus.” He told me.

“We’re saving these costumes for some real fun someday.” Rocky laughed.

We made our way to the lobby and Karla was standing there watching everyone leaving in costumes.

“Off to the festival I see, be sure to stay safe and together.” She waved to us and called out, “don’t drink too much.”

We took a taxi, but the streets were a disaster because some of the main roads were blocked. The parade route went from Monastiraki square, through the Plaka and down to Kolonaki. We got as close as possible, then got out to walk the remaining blocks.

I could hear the traditional Greek klarino or karamuza horns playing and the drums pounding as we neared the festivities. People were linked in a line dance revolving in a circle in the streets, onlookers were clapping as they danced. We moved passed them and into the Plaka towards the Howling Dogs night club. The parade was moving slowly and a float that instantly caught my eye had a big penis mounted on top. I laughed when I noticed someone on the float was tossing rubber penis's out into the crowd.

“Dionysus was also the God of sex and fertility.” Leo smiled at my amused expression.

Most people were masked and there seemed to be a lot of indecent costumes. Debauchery was definitely on the menu tonight for many. A float depicting Dionysus on a throne floated by us next and he was surrounded by many beautiful Greek Goddess looking women. There was a tall stilt walker walking behind the float juggling hoops.

We were at a standstill by a wine booth and Rocky said something, but I couldn’t hear her because of the loud music. She purchased some wine in large plastic goblets and handed them to us, I assume it was to help blend in. We continued to walk, and I could see the Howling Dogs come into view.

There were two men standing outside and looked like security, just then the door swung open and Eros exited the building. We watched him walk down the block and then followed him. He walked with another man who looked like he was part of his security detail. They walked another block to a corner restaurant, and he entered the building.

We waited across the street and acted like party goers. Leo grabbed a human girl next to him and they danced to the music. She was grinding against his cloth penis; everyone loves a horny old satyr I suppose. Rocky gave me the elbow and motioned her head towards the restaurant. Eros was being seated on the small balcony overlooking the festivities to dine alone.

“He’s eating, maybe we should go snoop at the night club.” I suggested to Rocky.

“That’s a good idea, I’ll mind link Leo