Lazari found herself in the same dark place once again. Was she dreaming?...she really didn't know. The girl with black hair and a red dress appeared in front of her. This time Laz knew who was standing there...
- Hello princess Leila...- The two girls looked at each other.
- Good to know you recognize me princess...do you know where we are right now?- Laz shook her head in response. She her no idea where she is and even less idea of how is she talking with Leila.
- Don't call me a princess. I've never been one- Lazari looked into the eyes of the demon...Her eyes were the same dark red color as her right one..her hair was black with dark a red end..just like how Liam described her.
- Don't be ridiculous. You've always been one even if you don't know it yet. But I am not here to criticize you...I am here to grant you a power- Leila opened her wings and black horns showed on her head.
- W-wait what? Why would you...why would you do that?..- Laz looked at the demon princess in complete disbelief.
- I know what you're searching for. I know why you came here...to my father's kingdom. There are rules you see...I can't tell you the truth but I can help you get to it.- From Leila's hands a bright flame appeared...the princess took Lazari's hand and placed the flame into it.
- what are you doing?- Laz looked at the flame as it glowed brightly I'm her hand. Only now did she realize that the fire didn't burn her at all..Leila looked at her with a smile.
- As the one with eternal flame..I grant you my power to manipulate fire. Good luck on your mission Lazari- With that everything around her faded unit darkness and Laz jolted up on the bed.
After a few minutes of processing what in the two realms did she just experience Laz got dressed in a comfortable outfit. The clothes she wore were simple. A jean a white shirt and a black jacket. With that she went downstairs where she immediately saw Yua and Max.
- Ah good morning princess!- Max greeted Laz.
- Good morning Lazari- Yua looked up from the table.
- Good morning. Liam and the rest of the family?- Laz sat down at the table.
- Still sleeping. Is everything okay? You look a bit stressed- Yua went closer to Lazari.
- I...I talked with Leila- Max almost choked on the coffee he was drinking and Yua looked at Laz in complete shock and disbelief.
- W-what?! How?!- Max put his coffee down and looked straight at Laz.
- I...she appeared in my dream a-and..she said something about giving me a power and then she said that I can manipulate fire- Yua put her hand on Lazari's shoulder.
- Calm down princess. I believe you. Do me a favor alright?- Laz nodded. - reach your right hand out and think of something warm- Laz did as she said...in mere seconds a large flame was burning in her hand
- Wow...this looks..beautiful- Yua let go of her shoulder and looked at Max who was very shocked. Lazari thought about ice and the fire extinguished.
- Huh...never seen someone grab a good hold of their power this early- Max drank his coffee.
About two hours later Liam walked down.
- Morning- He greeted everyone and sat down at the table.
- Good morning....Liam were you aware of the fact that Lazari can talk to Leila?..- The prince only started drinking his tea but almost choked on it the second Yua asked the question.
- She can what?!- Liam immediately looked at the mentioned person.
- To be completely clear I didn't know about this until last night!- Laz said.
After telling them what she saw in her dream and how she got granted the power of the eternal flame she noticed that Yua and Knight Max exchanged worried looks.
- Father...do you think?..- Yua spoke first.
- She could've meant that yes.- Max looked into his daughter's eyes.
-...excuse me if I am being rude but what are you two talking about?- Laz looked at Yua and Max with confused looks.
-...how do I put this...Satan has an executioner named Zach. It's mostly likely that Leila gave you the power to defend yourself against him. Zach is...not fond of heaven or angels to say the least. He out of all people would be happy if a war broke out since then he would have a good excuse to kill angels.- Lazari almost froze in place once she heard that...demons are not fond of angels that's clear but to wish for war just to kill them..
After a few minutes Lilith walked down the stairs..by the time she was there everyone was awake and was either eating or talking.
- Good morning everyone- She greeted everyone in the room.
- Morning Mother!- Liam said happily.
- Morning m..Lilith- Laz almost called Lilith mother..she felt embarrassed so she corrected herself as quickly as possible.
- Lazari it's time to go out for training. Come on- Yua took Lazari outside without a second word.
After the two girls walked out Laz helped set up the training dummies.
- So..Zach is most likely after me isn't he- Lazari said.
- Yeah...I..didn't want to bring it up in front of Liam. His family and Zach hated each other for years. If they would know that he is after you now...- Yua looked to the side.
- They wouldn't hesitate to attack.- Laz said with confidence.
- Yeah...but neither would he. Since you have a..connection?..If you can call it that to Leila if Zach is to attack and..potentially kill you..he could easily say that God killed you and then start a war- Yua picked up the two swords and handed one to Lazari.
- IF he kills me that is. He has to kill me and bring a piece of potential evidence to prove that God killed me- Laz and Yua got into their positions to spar.
- He is more capable than you might think. He killed over a thousand people under Satan's command. He won't hesitate to murder you if the chance is presented- then charged at each other. Laz parried while Yua played more offensively.
- Even if he gets close to killing me I am not backing down. Think of me as you like...but this is important to me- within a few seconds Lazari disarmed Yua and knocked her to the ground.
- I won't underestimate you next time- with that Laz extended her hand and helped Yua get up.
- You really shouldn't. I might be seen as a spoiled princess by some people but I am far from it.- Lazari put the sword down.
- I don't see you as a spoiled princess. Need help with your fire?- Yua went a step closer to Laz and the fire in the princess's hand immediately lit up.
- No need...it comes naturally to me somehow- she started at the fire in the palm of her hand..it was mesmerizing for her.
- I can see that. How about you try shooting it?- Yua went behind Laz and guided her hand toward one of the training dummies. - aim on the target and focus..once it feels right for you think about a strong feeling..a goal that you really want to achieve and then let that feeling go through your body- Lazari closed her eyes and thought about the quest she started..about finding out the truth. She let the determination course through her..the second she opened her eyes she shot the flames from her hand right at the training dummy.
A few hours of training later both of the girls were tired...yet Laz still practiced her magic.
- still practicing?- Knight Max came outside.
- Yep. Only she is practicing tho...I must say she has more energy than me- Yua was sitting in the grass resting after the training. Laz was focusing on her magic and she managed to create a shield of light around herself..the second she stopped she almost fell backward but luckily Max caught her.
- Woah there princess..don't push yourself too hard- once Laz could stand straight he let go.
- I am not pushing myself..Angel magic is just a bit harder to do in hell. Since their magic is more focused on the power of light...I find it harder to use here- Lazari sat down and Yua went over to her.
- I admire your determination Laz but you should rest for now. We already trained for three hours straight- Yua extended her hand and helped Lazari up. The three of them went inside where Max and his family were researching the book that Laz brought from heaven.
- Good timing Lazari- Liam looked up at the three.
- Ah you guys are already here..perfect.- Mark Liam's father looked at Laz. - We figured out the two sigils at the end of the book.- Yua and Lazari sat down at the table right next to Liam.
- Here.- Lilith handed Laz a glass of water.
- Thank you- She took it happily.
- So what did you manage the find out?- Yua looked at Liam and Mark.
- The sigils are not ordinary. Both of them are royal marks..which means if there is a book like this here in hell...it's in the castle- Laz let out a sigh and looked at Mark...she expected this.
- Wait you mean if she wants to get that book she has to get into the castle? That's basically suicide with Zach!- Yua looked at Liam.
- We are aware of that dear...but it seems like there is no other choice.- Lilith sat down next to her husband.
-...I am willing to take that risk- Laz looked up.
- W-what?..Laz..- Yua sounded..concerned.
- It's her choice. If she chooses to go..we will help her any way we can- Max looked his daughter in the eye who nodded in response.
- Liam isn't the...anniversary near?- Yua looked at the prince.
-...it's our best chance- Liam nodded.
- Anniversary?...Anniversary of what?- Laz looked at the two.
- Oh..it's the anniversary of the accident at the barrier dear.- Lilith looked at Lazari.
- It's in six months. January twenty-seventh right?- Max looked at Mark.
- Correct- Mark stated.
- Wait...but..that's when my birthday is..- Laz said hesitantly.
- It's about to be the eighteenth anniversary...wait Laz didn't god say that you were about to be eighteen?...you were born on the day of the accident!- Liam and now the rest of the family looked at her.
- You have a connection to that day it seems..- Mark looked at her.
After talking about the book for a while Lazari was about to head up to her room. They mostly figured out that whatever might be the truth it lies in the castle..which meant that Laz had to get there without being killed by Zach. Before she even took the fourth step on the stair she hear something falling down with a crash.
- Mom!- Liam shouted. Laz immediately turned back and looked into the room. A glass was shattered on the floor and Lilith by the looks of it got cut by it.
- Lilith dear are you alright?- Mark went over to her.
- I am fine it's just a cut- Lilith had a cut on her hand...Laz walked into the room.
- Let me see it- she asked and Liam's mother showed her hand. Lazari closed her eyes and concentrated on the cut..after a few seconds when she opened her eyes a green light glowed in the cut and it was completely healed.
- I...how did you do that?..- Liam and Mark were completely shocked by what they just witnessed. Yua and Max seemed to be shocked...Lilith however just smiled at Laz.
- Thank you dear- Lilith pulled her hand back and placed a small kiss on Lazari's forehead.
- No problem..healing magic is something I picked up from the angels- Laz smiled.
-...is there a limit to it?- Liam asked.
- I can heal deep wounds even deadly ones...I just need to have enough energy for it or I might faint while healing the person- Laz looked the prince in the eye.
- That...actually sounds amazing- Yua looked at Laz who simply yawned.
- go and get some rest you will need all your energy if we plan on taking you to the castle- Max noted from the side of the room and Laz nodded.
After she was up in her room she quickly fell asleep...but she saw someone standing in front of her..someone who she knew too well.
- Father...- She said with a slight hint of fear in her voice.
- Don't you dare call me that...you are no daughter of mine...you have never been and you never will be!- the harsh words hurt Laz deeply...even if she hates her father hearing him say those things...it hurt her.
- then why?..Why did you adopt me?- with tears already forming in her eyes she asked the question she always wanted the answer to.
- That's none of your business. I only came here to give you some advice...get out of hell and finally disappear...that would be the best for everyone- with those last words God disappeared..leaving Lazari in tears.
- I won't...and I will not give up until I know the truth...and once I do..you won't be able to hide it all from the kingdom anymore- With that thought she finally slept for that day..feeling more determined than ever.