In Hell...
"Did you complete your little assignment ?" Abandon asked, inspecting his horns.
"Sir..." Azazel stuttered.
"You seem nervous, Azazel. Speak."
"W-we were unable to weaken the borders and receive information from our spy, like you wished... And... Naamah... Naamah is dead."
Azael was suddenly throw against the wall, a crack appearing from the impact.
"So..." Abbadon started, walking towards his subject. "You were supposed to damage the borders. Get our spy's attention. And receive information about the Prince's daughter. Not only did you fail to accomplish such an easy assignment- But we also lost a solider of our army- Now, tell me Azazel. Who killed her ?"
'I-it... i-it was a..." Azazel took a deep breath. "A nature spirit killed her !"
"...***WHAT ?***" Abbadon lifted Azazel from the floor, choking him.
"***YOU TWO WERE DEFEATED BY A COWARDLY NATURE SPIRIT ? DO YOU KNOW HOW PATHETIC THAT MAKES US LOOK, YOU IMBECILE ?***"
"I-I'm sorry, sir ! I-it won't happen again ! I- I promise, please, have mercy !"
"You're right. It won't." Abbadon said quietly. He squeezed Azazel's neck until his face crumbled into dust.
"Only a weak man begs for mercy. And we do not need a weak man in our army."
He dropped the body and snapped his fingers, "Agaras."
A demon appeared and bowed. "Y-yes, General ?"
"Assemble all chaos. It's time to inform them about Master's awakening."
"B-but sir ! Surely, they-"
"Agaras." Abbadon smirked. "Are you refusing my orders ?"
"N -no sir, I... I just-"
"Well, if it is a no... You should hurry up, then."
"Y-yes, sir. Right away, sir."
"One more thing." Abbadon said.
"Yes, General ?"
"Dispose his body." He pointed to Azazel's lifeless corpse. "We won't be needing him anymore."
[Jackson]
Yay... Time for coffee !
"Boo !" Alex popped up behind me making me drop my coffee.
My precious coffee.
"How did you get in here."
"Your door was unlocked." Alex grinned, sitting himself on the sofa. "Plus, Phyu hasn't come back from Angelica's. I'm bored."
"You made me drop my coffee !" I yelled.
"It was bound to happen ! Drinking coffee at night is a big no no ! Wait. Why is your room more like a 'house' ? You have a flipping kitchen !"
"None of your business."
"Oh, well. I'm not gonna pry. Oooooooh, can I have some coffee ? I don't want to sleep today."
"You... you just said drinking coffee at night is bad." I said, my face deadpan. "And I dislike you. So no."
"GASP ! Nonsense ! List five things you hate about me ! I bet you can't !" Alex pouted.
"If you don't have anything to do other than annoying the crap out of me, get out."
"Okay ! Jeez !" Alex giggled. "But can I have coffee ?"
"Out !"
"What if I sing a song about my undying love for youuuuuuuuu ?"
"I should've killed you when I had the chance three year ago."
"But ! Ya ! Didn't !" He danced around like a clown.
"Get out. Or I swear to God-"
"No need for that ! I'll just skidaddle outta here ! But I do have a question."
"What."
"What happened between you and Phyu ?"
"Excuse me ?" I glared at him.
"You heard me." Alex uttered, the playful smile disappearing from his face. "She seemed upset a few hours ago."
"Ask her, Lopez." I spat. "Now, get out."
Alex muttered a string of Spanish words and slammed the door shut.
[Alex]
3 years ago...
"Hey, uh... Really tall, blue fairy ?" I stammered.
"For the last time, my name is Evelyn !" the blue fairy screeched. "What ?"
"Uh... How is this... here ?" I pointed to the photograph on the wall. It was a picture of me and my little sister, Sofia. "We never took a picture that one day at the park... Please don't tell me someone was stalking us."
"Well... since you already know who you really are... This shouldn't be confusing. We think that home is somewhere you can feel safe. Where you can feel loved. And where you can live blissfully.
The rooms look through your happiest, most pleasant memories... And put them on those walls, like a photograph. To remind you of your old home."
"So you're saying my room has a mind of its own ? And it can read my mind ?" I exclaimed.
"Sure. Come on, new guy. There's more things to show, like the cafeteria. Follow me."
Present...
I stared into the photograph.
That burn mark...
I wonder if it disappeared by now ?
I really hope you're safe, Sofia.
12 years ago // 2008
It's cold...
If only we had a heater...
I touched the woods on the fireplace and a fire erupted from my palms, lighting them up.
Did I just...
Did I do that ?
"Ma ! Look at what I did !" I pointed to the fireplace.
"ALEX, STAY AWAY FROM THE-!" my mother shouted but stopped when she saw tears sliding down my face.
"I'm sorry, Hijo..." My mother wrapped her arms around me. "I'm just... I'm just really worried bout you."
"You're not... you're not mad at me ?" I sniffed.
"Of course not... But... Fire is dangerous, Hijo. I... I can't explain why right now... But I need you to not play with fire, until Pa comes to see you. Alright ?"
"Do... do you still love me, Ma ?" I asked.
"Hijo, what makes you think I don't ?" My mother smiled. "Whatever happens, I will always be there for you. I will always remember you as my little Alex, and love you with all my heart. I promise, Hijo, I promise. Te amo."
You promised...
4 years ago // 2016...
****"Hey, uh... kid ?" a nurse called softly, waking me up from my sleep. "You've been here for a while now, right ?"
"Yes." I rubbed my bloodshot eyes.
"You are... Esperenza's son, correct ?"
"Is she okay ?" I asked frantically.
"She's awake... but-"
I didn't wait till the nurse finish her sentence and ran to my mother's ward in the hospital.
"Ma ! Ma !" I hugged her tightly. "Thank God... We were all so worried about you..."
"How's your head...? One of the doctors told me you have serious head trauma yesterday... And I wasn't allowed to visit you ! I was so worried."
"Young man, I-I'm sorry... But who are you ?" My mother tilted her head and looked at me.
I stared her in shock.
I will always be there for you.
I will always remember you as my little Alex, and love you with all my heart.
I promise.
You promised.
3 months later...
What...
Smoke...
I woke up in the middle of night, smelling smoke in my bedroom.
Shit !
How did this happen ?
Oh...oh no...
"Sofia !" I ran to my sister's bedroom. "Sofia !" I coughed.
"A-al-alex, my face... it burns !"
Be calm for her.
"Hey, everything is going to be fine, Sofia. I'm gonna carry you out, sí ? We'll get that burn treated when we get out. But I need you to calm down, and hold on to me."
Sofia wrapped her tiny arms around my waist, "Sí."
"You'll... We'll make it out, okay ?" I smiled, a lump forming in my throat.
"And we'll see Ma at the hospital tomorrow, just like we planned. I promise. Just be brave for me. Can you do that for me ?"
She gripped my waist tightly, "P...p-promise ?"
"Of course. Hold on tight, okay ?" I lifted her up onto my shoulders.
"O-okay."
As I ran through the endless smoke...
My little sister shut her eyes tightly, and her tiny tears dropped on my tank top.
Her breathing became raspy, and her grip on me began to loosen.
"We're almost there, Sofia. I promised you we will get out of here. Don't give up on me."
But she didn't seem to hear me.
My mother's words began crashing down on me, as I ran faster and faster.
Fire is dangerous, Hijo.
But fire never affected me.
It never hurt me.
I didn't... I couldn't understand why she was so frightened for me.
But glancing back at me sister, her unconscious body beginning to slip-
I understood.
My old fears were washed away, replaced with a new, more terrifying fear...
"Wait please !" I called, climbing into the ambulance.
"What do you want ? Can't you see she's in a critical condition ?" A doctor snapped. "If you really care about this girl, you'll-"
"Shut up !" A nurse yelled, "This poor boy just went through a life threatening situation ! What is it, young man ?" She faced me.
"Please... just... face her. She... I can't lose her, too..." I whispered.
"Don't worry. I promise, your sister is in good hands." The nurse patted my shoulders. "Let's go."
"Excuse me." Someone said behind me.
I turned around and saw 2 police standing behind me. "We couldn't help noticing the lack of burns you have. Is there a reason for that ?"
"Uh..." I stammered.
Yes there is ! I am immune to fire and can also summon it, for some odd reason ! Ha, ha !
"I guess it is good luck ?" I shrugged.
"Alexander Nicholas Lopez, we are arresting you for arson." One of the police took out a pair of handcuffs.
"Woah, woah, woah, woah. I'm sure this is all just one big misunderstanding !" I stepped back. "I would never burn down my own house and risk my sister's life."
"I'm sure there was a reason." the police stated.
"According to the witnesses, they saw no one come and go... And your sister is far too young to even know how to light a fire... There is no way an info like that will leave you unscathed, unless you were behind this. Now... Come with us peacefully, Alexander. Don't make this worse."
No...
"I... i didn't... it... it wasn't me... It- W-what are you doing ?" I asked as the policeman slapped a pair of handcuffs on my hands.
"Stop ! What are you doing ?"
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions. You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. "
"***HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU ? IT WASN'T ME !***" I screamed.
"That's what they all say. Come with us peacefully, Alexander."
She held a handcuff...
Something that was intended for criminals.
I was not a criminal.
Why couldn't they see that ?
They were cops, weren't they ?
And here they were... arresting me, when they should be going after the real culprit.
The culprit who hurt my sister.
And it made my blood boil, hotter and hotter...
Until I was unable to control it.
"***I DIDN'T HURT MY SISTER !***" I screamed, my eyes glowing orange. The handcuffs melted from my hands.
"Ow ! What the-" The policemen pointed their guns at me.
"No ! Run !" A policeman shouted.
"Run-"
I exploded into a ball of fire, burning everything around me into ashes.
And as soon as it started, it stopped.
Despite the sudden heat, a cold chill traveled down my spin, making me shiver.
My panic only made me uneasy, and my blood felt molten.
"I... I mean no harm... I... I don't know what's wrong with me... Please, just help me calm down. I'm not a monster..." I cried.
There was only silence.
1 day later...
"Listen, if you're trying to rob me or something, I have no money." I yawned and glance at the man standing in front of me.
"I don't need money." He crouched down in front of me. "But I want ya to hear me out."
"Nah, no thanks." I muttered.
"You sure ? Even if it means risking your sister and mother's life ?"
In a flash, I pushed him against the wall, the blood in my veins turning orange.
"You... It was you, wasn't it ? The one who lit my house on fire yesterday."
"Why, you're a smart one, aren't ya ?" He smirked. "Listen, I just need ya to join a gang... Nothing much. And you don't really have an option here...
It's either cooperating, or living with the grief of two dead family members. Plus, we'll give ya shelter. You won't need to hide like this. We'll even let ya visit your sister on weekends without the cops tailing ya like some kind of dog. So, deal ?"
"Why... why do this ?"
"Huh. I see you're considering it ! That was quick. Family's important to ya, huh ? Family doesn't have that effect on me. Funny how two siblings can be completely opposites, don't ya think, Alexander ?"
"What ?"
"It's finally nice to meet ya....Brother."
Present...
Damn it.
Get out of my head, nightmares.
Get out.
I got off bed and walked into the bathroom.
It's been too long.
I missed them.
"UGHHHHHHH." I groaned.
Stop thinking.
Hopefully Blaise kept his word...
Ever since being separated from my family, it felt like my heart was slowly being teared apart.
What if that stupid gang found them ?
What if Blaise abandoned them just like I had ?
What if I go back ?
What if...?
That question always lingered in the back of my head; it would never vanish.
I always try to cover up my fear and loneness with a smile.
It didn't help when my father suddenly appeared in my dreams, and informed me about my identity.
It only made me fear myself more.
How ironic...
For a fire spirit to fear fire.
The weight on my shoulders became unbearable.
And then, I met her.
I was such an asshole when I first saw her here, three years ago...
But, just by watching her face light up with joy, her honey-coloured cheeks blossoming pink...
And those hazel eyes behind her glasses, tinged with a chlorophyll-like colour...
The pain did not disappear like I wished, but the more time I spent with Phyu, the more it seemed to lessen, little by little.
She was someone whose happiness is contagious.
Someone who could could instantly put a smile on my face.
Someone I love-
"Oh, no no no fuck..."
[Kana]
Sigh
What is this feeling ?
I felt so weak, so vulnerable...
So confused.
Yesterday, a million questions formed inside my head.
My mind became crowded. I had no room to think.
It sounded like a ton of different voices were repeatedly asking me for answers deafening tones.
But it was not Voice.
Ever since I woke up from the four day coma, I could not hear her anymore.
She had not completely disappeared; I could still feel her.
But she felt like just a mere, nagging thought in the back of my head.
I remember; he was in my dream.
But my mind was fuzzy.
Was this Robert's doing ?
Maybe I should feel relieved...
But I didn't like the idea of Robert helping me.
I survived without him.
I overcame the looniness and pain he caused when he abandoned me.
I was able to find a real family.
He had even told me he did not care about me.
I did not want his help.
I did not need it.
And yet...
And yet I couldn't help feeling a tiny bit grateful to him.
What would have happened to me if he hadn't interfered.
Stuck in a living nightmare of my past, trying to run from my own mind ?
And now, I couldn't close my eyes without seeing the dead body of my mother falling on the ground.
Without hearing the ear-splitting bangs of guns.
Without feeling the warmth and stickiness of crimson stained on my tiny hands.
Because of this, I couldn't get a wink of sleep last night.
And that wasn't it.
As I stared as my hand, I was afraid that if I used my powers again...
Voice would come back, and haunt me, just like last time.
I couldn't let that happen.
This was a chance for me to finally learn how to control her.
I had to be careful.
"What the hell are you doing here ?" I scoffed. "I don't think I've given you permission to come inside my room."
Jackson was standing in front of my door, leaning on the wall. "Oh, come on ! Not even a welcoming 'hello' ? Don't be like that, love. I know you enjoy my presence."
"You... You look different." I uttered as I observed him.
"Probably because of my glasses. I took it off."
"Oh... You look weird," I lied.
No, Kana.
He looks hot.
Smoking hot.
"That might be the nicest thing you've said to me. So thanks." he laughed, his dimples showing.
"Did you get any sleep ?"
"It's September 30th. I slept for four days. And before that, you knocked me unconscious for three days. I've been here for more than a week, but I've only been awake for a day, or so. I'm getting tired of sleep at this point." I snapped.
"And I constantly feel this chill down my spine... Like someone's watching me..."
"Oh..." Jackson murmured.
"W-which... Which isn't any of your concern ! Get out !"
"Right. Are you... okay ?"
"Yeah, sure. Yeah, I'm fine. Superb, Marvellous." I replied tiredly.
[Jackson]
She's lying.
Again.
I could see dark circles under her eyes, and she could barely stay awake.
She constantly shifted, as if her body was in pain.
I reached out and touched her wrists.
"What do you-"
A cup of hot chocolate appeared on her hands. "You don't look or sound fine, love."
"I don't want-"
"It's hot chocolate."
She titled her head and looked at me.
"Yeah, you seem like someone who really likes sweets. Oh... is something wrong ?"
"No... it's nothin'." She stood up and sighed, "It smells so good..."
OhmyGod that is the most cutest face I've ever seen-
Jackson calm you ass down.
She took a sip of the drink and arched her brow.
"Well ?" I asked.
"Hm... This..." she frowned. "This hot chocolate..."
Oh shit she's gonna go all Gordon Ramsey on me...
"Uh... do you want me to make you another one ? 'Cause-"
"Jackson." she uttered.
"Yes...?"
"Why didn't you tell me you're basically a Master Hot Chocolate Maker ?" she grinned happily.
"I like you a lot better now ! I forgive you for being a douche when we first met and for repeatedly calling me 'love'. Thank youuuuuuuuu !"
Kana Koroshi Kurokage... Know as the most despicable psychopath in America... Has a soft spot for... hot chocolate ?
"Well, that was delicious." Kana licked her lips in satisfactory. "Than- Is your face stuck ?"
"Oh ! Uh- Maybe because that's the first time I've seen you actually smile."
"Maybe because that's the first time someone's ever done somthin' nice for me here. I dunno." She yawned. "I'm goin' on a walk."
I hear something...
And smell... copper ?
"Wait, stop !" I shouted.
"Oh, it's fine. I have shoes on. See ?" she pointed at her feet.
"That isn't what I'm talking about-"
A demon crashed into Kana, aiming for her neck.
Shit !
"My master has ordered us to kill two supernaturals here... But he never said I couldn't taste others ! A strong scent... What unbelievable powers I'll obtain !" the devil growled.
I snapped my fingers and the demon was throw away from Kana.
"Why do I keep gettin' choked ?" Kana muttered.
"You okay ?" I asked and offered my hand.
"Yeah. She managed to bruise me. She's strong." she said as she stood up. "What is she ? A vampire ?"
"No, she's a type of bloodsucker, but not a vampire." I explained.
"Her kind only sucks supernatural blood for their powers and food. But... normally they work independently. That one mentioned a master and others, right ?"
"Right." Kana said while rubbing her neck. "You are like a walkin' encyclopaedia."
"Thanks." I chuckled. "It's been a while since I've seen one, though."
"You've met them before ?"
"Just one. When I used to live in another realm."
"In...?" Kana stared at me in confusion. "You lived in another realm ? How can you just blurt that out so nonchalantly ?'
"It gets less confusing if you get used to it. Now isn't the time, though. She's already waking up."
"Ugh." Kana muttered.
"STEP AWAY ! LET ME FEAST ON HER BLOOD !" The bloodsucker unhinged her mouth and a long tongue with spikes shot out.
I pushed Kana behind me, preparing to summon lightnings but a fireball crashed into the demon, making it drop.
I guess it died ?
Alex staggered while muttering to himself, smoke coming out from his palms.
"Great. Now what ?" Kana sighed.
"Don't worry. He's a friend. I think."
"Friend ?"
"Hah... hah..." Alex murmured weakly. "First... demons, now blood... suckers ? I'm ...wheeze getting tired of this shit. When... do chaos spirits... learn ? Oh... hah... hey... people..."
"Why are you topless." I uttered.
"Because... I wanted to walk around without a shirt and show off my beautiful abs. No... Hah... Because I had to deal with two others and I accidentally burned my shirt. And I'm top exhausted to walk back to my room."
"Well, wear a shirt, Fire boy !" Kana yelled.
"Rude... And I introduced you to myself yesterday for a reason. It's... Alex." He trudged towards us and leaned his body on Kana.
"Ew. Get away from me." Kana complained.
"Oh... so, you know Jackson ? How... pleasant."
"Is he drunk, Jackson ?" Kana scowled at Alex while letting him rest his head on her shoulders.
"I thought you hated physical touch." I frowned.
"He's tired. I'll make an exception. Now, answer the question."
"No. He used his powers too much so he is giddy and exhausted. He'll sleep it - Kana, Alex, ***WATCH OUT !***"
I pushed them out of the way and blasted a lightning at the demon's tongue.
"You believed you could take me down so easily ?" the demon howled.
"She should be dead... And... she healed on her own." Alex widened his eyes.
"There's only one person here with healing abilities..." I uttered.
"Son of Acheron, Son of Blaise ! Two chaos spirits, being protected by this haven ? You are weak ! And you..." she pointed at Kana.
"Huh ? You talkin' about me ?"
"Yes, you ! Kana Koroshi Kurokage ! What do mortals call you these days... Was it 'The Silent Killer' ? And your father... I can smell his scent... A scent so familiar..."
Before I could stop Kana, she lunged herself at the demon, both of them tumbling down the stairs.
"A scent so familiar ?" Kana screamed while punching the demon. "Familiar ? How do you know him ? You a friend of his ? 'Cause every friend of his is an enemy of mine. Come on ! You're the one who started yapping ! Tell me what you know, you piece of shit !"
Kana punched her side with her left hand, so hard that everyone could hear a resounding crack of her ribs before she came crashing down onto the floor, but not before Kana grabbed her hair and pull her head down, sending her knee up her nose twice resulting to another loud crack.
Kana sat on the demon and twisted her left arm.
"Speak." She spatted. "Your numbers. Your reasons for comin' here. Who you've feasted on and how you know Robert. Everythin'."
"And if I refuse ?" the demon sneered.
"I'm askin' the questions, here. I'm so glad you wanna know, though ! Here's your answer !" She dislodged the demon's left arm, resulting a loud crack sound.
"Your right arm's next. I'm sure those stolen healin' abilities won't fix broken bones as quickly as and completely as you healed your burns. Huh... I wonder what it'll be... Refusing to talk and live the rest of your pathetic life with cripple arms, or open your mouth, and live without agony ? Say that you'll refuse... Please, say it ! I wanna see you writhe in pain..."
"GET OFF OF ME ! SO I CAN TEAR YOUR LIMBS APART !" the bloodsucker shrieked.
"Tear my limbs apart." Kana repeated.
"And feast on your corpse !"
"Feast on my corpse, eh ?" Kana smirked. "Y'know, I always love bein' entertained... But in this case, it's not gonna help you. You mentioned that jackass." Kana narrowed her eyes, "Speak."
"You... you are the daughter of the Prince, aren't you ?"
"I have no fuckin' idea what the hell you're talkin' about. But if you're talkin' about my Robert, then yes, he's my father. Sadly."
"You two are very similar." the bloodsucker said.
"Huh ?"
"You both have a reckless and ignorant scent in your blood. A very strong scent. And an overwhelming, shadowy aura."
"Those aren't the answers I-"
"Because those aren't the questions you really want to ask !" the bloodsucker chortled in evil laughter. "What you really want to know, is why your father abandoned you and despised you since the day you were born. Isn't that right ?"
Kana let out a warning growl.
"Why did he abandon me ? Was I not good enough ? What did I do ? Those are the questions you should be asking... Questions you should be asking your father ! You had the chance... Yet you couldn't ask him... Because your fear stopped you. You fear that you will get rejected once again."
I glanced at Kana, who had a sad expression on her face.
"Wonder how I know this ?" the bloodsucker taunted. "Because I can smell your constant fear and loneliness... A strong and intoxicating smell ! The smell of weak !"
"I changed my mind." Kana uttered. She let go of the demon's arm.
"Huh ?"
"Remember when I said your right arm's next...? Well, I changed my mind." She moved her grip to the bloodsucker's neck.
"Your neck's next. I think everyone's a bit afraid of dyin' isn't it ? Sayonara." She twisted her neck and with a loud crackling sound, the bloodsucker turned into ashes.
She turned around. "Stop starin' at me, you two."
Her jaw was clenched, eyebrows pulled together and her nostrils are flared.
Man, she's angry.
"You just went super psycho when that thing mentioned-" Alex blurted out but stopped himself.
"You gonna say his name, Fire boy ?" Kana arched her brow.
"And then you snapped her neck like it was uncooked spaghetti pasta ! Are we just gonna ignore that ?"
"Yup ! Ignore it ! And why did she just dissolve when I kill her ?"
"Monsters tend to dissolve like that when you kill them. " I explained.
"We really are going to ignore that, huh ?" Alex muttered.
"Mmhmm. Gross. Do you guys have a hand sanitiser ?" Kana asked.
"You have an unhealthy obsession of hand sanitiser." Alex stated.
"Can you blame me when everythin' everyone around is carryin' disgustin' germs ? If you don't have any, I'll just wash my hands." She walked into the bathroom.
"I'm terrified of that girl." Alex murmured. "Now, I understand why mortals are so afraid of her. She must really hate her father..."
"She... really does." I said.
She really does.
"You're hiding something." Alex accused.
"No idea what you're talking about."
"For a fox, you suck at lying."
"And for a fire spirit, you talk too much." I retorted. "I'm not telling you anything, Lopez."
Kana came out and looked at us in confusion. "What ?"
"Shit ! Phyu !" Alex suddenly shouted.
"Oh fuck !"
"Who ?" Kana asked.
"She's the healer of this haven..." I explained. "She might be in serious trouble. Uh... you might've seen her before... Remember, when you first woke up I was talking with a girl with black, straight hair... She wears glasses-"
"You mean that four eyed bitch who slapped my face yesterday afternoon ?" Kana yelled.
"She will kill you if you describe her as 'four eyed bitch'. "
"I don't care ! Let the short bitch try !"
"You are barely taller than her. Anyway, can you help us find her ? She-"
"Sure." Kana snorted. "So I can slap her in the face !"
"Uh... sure. You hear that, Alex ? She said she'll- Annnnnnd he's gone." I sighed. "Let's go before he does something stupid."
[Alex]
I used so much energy fighting of those bloodsuckers...
I can barely run...
Jackson and Kana appeared next to me. "Do you even know where you're looking ?"
"Of course not !" I exclaimed. "Phyu can be anywhere ! This is basically an impossible hide-and-seek !"
"Not exactly." Jackson pressed his index finger on his lips. "We can ask the prophet."
"URGH." Koroshi gagged.
"Right ! I was gonna say that !" I clapped my hands.
"One thing." Jackson uttered.
"Hm ?"
"Wear a damn shirt. All the nature spirits are staring at you and it is freaking me out." He threw my t-shirt into my face.
"You can go die in a hole, Jackson." I mumbled.
"Huh." he snorted. "He actually wore it. I'm surprised."
"I'm gonna go barf in the bushes. Excuse me." Koroshi muttered.
[Jackson]
"She's here." I announced.
"So the prophet you're talkin' about lives in a basement ? Wow." Kana snickered.
I rolled my eyes at her comment and knocked on the door, "Hey prophet ? We need to know where our friend is. Can we come in ?"
Silence.
"Uh, hello ?"
"Shit !" I heard someone muttering behind the door.
"Huh. It's open." We went inside the room. "Oh, no... No, no, no, no, no..."
I have seen dead bodies before.
I was used to it, because of my sick childhood.
The woman in front of me, her usually healthy, tan skin, was now a deathly pale from blood lost.
Her mouth was hanging open, stuck in a silent scream.
The green, hypnotic eyes that had seen the future before was now wide in shock and disbelief, almost pitch black, with dilated pupils.
The bloodsucker had mentioned two prey. One of them was Phyu. And the other...
I should have known.
Without her, we cannot predict what dangers awaited us.
We were basically blind.
This shouldn't have been possible.
This couldn't be possible.
Because lying in front of me...
Was supposedly immoral seer, the Prophet.
But this was only the beginning.
The beginning of something worse...
Something much, more worse.