Chapter 3 - A demon
Raphael rushed to the store that Martha usually visits. He wasn't sure whether it was the right path but he didn't care as he didn't want anything to happen to her.
*Brrrrrr*
The sound of thunder echoed as it began raining. Raphael just kept running and didn't even pay attention to the rain.
'Please be safe'
He fastened his pace and ran to the store.
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Few minutes later....
The store began to materialise in his view and he saw that he wasn't far from it. His facial expression changed as he heard some noises.
"AHHHHH"
"IT'S A DEMON RUN"
"DON'T GO BACK, RUN!!!"
'A demon...in the middle of town'
He surveyed and he didn't see Martha around. He didn't even think twice as he charged at the store.
The lights were sparking as some wires were cut off. The inside of the place looked dark but he still went in.
He didn't shout as he wanted to find Martha as soon as possible.
He went inside the store and saw blood stains all over the floor and on the walls.
The place reeked of blood and Raphael felt like puking at this moment.
He left the reception area and entered the main store.
"What?" he mumbled unconsciously.
His body shuddered as he looked at the scene in front of him.
Piles of bodies stacked on each other, blood and gore everywhere. The scene was somewhat traumatizing for someone who hasn't seen such before.
Raphael's heart races as he thought that Martha was with the pile of bodies, but he decided to not conclude and have hope...so he began looking around.
*Sob...sob*
He heard the sound of someone crying and went towards it.
"Plea...please..."
Raphael eyes flew wide open as he heard Martha's voice coming from the next room. Without thinking he rushed there with tears in his eyes, afraid that something happened to her.
His beautiful eyes looked quite scared right now.
"Hahaha....You have such pretty eyes" the demon smiled at Martha as he stared into her eyes.
Raphael entered to see Martha all bloodied but still struggling for her life.
He took his eyes away from her as he looked at the being that was walking towards her.
7 feet tall, red skin, claws that looked sharp enough to tear through skin, completely dark eyes that looked like an Abyss and two short black horns protruding from the forehead.
'A demon'
The name of the creature rung in his head. He has never seen one before and now that he has seen one, he was terrified by how intimidating and managing it looks.
He heard how terrifying they were and their reputation after they caused the apocalypse one year ago, but because of his memories, he thought that they couldn't be that bad.
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The demon licked it's fingers which were bloody as it laughed loudly.
"HAHAHAHA....Just watching you humans cower and beg for your lives is so thrilling"
The demon walked slowly towards Martha as it continued laughing as he watched the suffering Martha.
"If I had obeyed the Lord, I wouldn't have experience such a thrilling scene"
"You humans are just weak good for nothings that once ruled in this world."
"Demons are superior and always will be"
The demon kept on talking as it walked to Martha who was by the wall crying. Her eyes looked to still be fighting to hold on but her body...was...bloody. Claw marks were on her skin as she bled and her clothes were torn.
Her beautiful blonde hair was red as it looked like her head has been bashed into a wall.
Raphael couldn't even move as he was frightened by the sight alone. Tears ran down his cheeks as he watched the situation go down.
Why did she have to go to work today?. Why did the demon chose to attack today?. They have had peace over the past year so why now?.
Why did the demon choose to torture her?. Are they that cruel?. He asked so many questions that he knew wouldn't get an answer.
'I have to do something. I have to save her'
He strengthened his resolve as he took his eyes off the floor and looked at them.
...
"Aww...seems like I have to go soon"
"Cough..." Martha coughed up a mouthful of blood as she was slipping away.
"Let me END YOUR PAIN!"
The demon lunged forward towards her with his claws out.
Raphael saw the situation in gold and for finally moved from his spot after so much time.
There wasn't much distance so it took a few seconds to reach Martha. He didn't even think as his body moved on it's own as he shielded her with his body.
*Shuaa*
Pain struck him as the demon's hand pierced through his chest.
His eyes flew wide open as he saw the hand coming out of his chest. He couldn't even shout as he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
He looked at Martha's face and she mouthed to him. 'Why?'
Raphael bore the pain as he mouthed back. 'I love you'.
"Cah..." he let out a small shout as the demon retracted it's hand.
"Look at you pitiful humans. You truly are stupid, what's the point of saving someone if you die too with the person"
"Look at you, acting all heroey in front of the lady. I'LL TAKE YOUR LIVES...IN EXCHANGE FOR THAT ARROGANCE"
The demon lunged at them with anger on it's face.
Is this where it was going to end?. He was supposed to start working next week. How can this be the end.
'If I somehow survive this. I'll hunt all demons down...I swear'
Before the demon's hand reached him he saw a white light before he closed his eyes and fell unconscious.