Loki rummaged for a Cigarette, looking down to the woman who was unconscious in the bed. She at least enjoyed herself. Loki had not. He hated women now. Every time he has been reborn, the women kept getting even more like whores. This one was no exception. He got out of the bed and walked to the shower, grabbing clean clothes as he went. He was going to leave her tonight, he felt no need to keep her. She's already been spent. The demon walked into the bathroom, glancing into the mirror. Over the years, he learned style and trend, so his hair was longer than it used to be, and he had three silver piercings in his right ear and one stud in the left. He had long ebony hair that fell to his middle back, and he had a slight build. His skin was tanned and scarred from previous lives.
Thinking as he got under the hot water, Loki hadn't heard his phone going off in the other room. The woman wouldn't wake up to get it, the life was seeping out of her as the minutes ticked away. He snapped back to life when the last ring sounded. He grunted and turned off the water. His chest was hurting. That only meant one thing. He walked into the room, dripping water as he moved. The phone sat on a nightstand so he grabbed it and called the person back. He felt like his chest was on fire, so he bit his thumb to keep from screaming in agony. When it stopped ringing and someone picked up there was a straggly groan.
"Stop it." Loki ordered, his voice too coming in Raspy pants now.
"Heh, you feel it too…" the man said gruffly.
"A-…Asmodeus! Stop." Loki hissed, walking back into the bathroom. He ripped the pendant off of his neck, and tossed it. The pain was instantly released, but it was only for a short period. The necklace was made by Thoth, but cursed by Asmodeus. There was no escaping this hell.
"Why should I?" Asmodeus snickered, knowing the pendant was off.
"I'm taking a shower, so stop it." He ordered and smashed his phone against the mirror, glass flying everywhere. Blood mingled with the water as he stepped back into the shower, hurrying up.
He left the house, grabbing his car keys as he went. He got out of the hotel and strolled up to his black Gemballa Porsche and sighed when the pendant reappeared on his neck. This was hell, but there was no escaping it in this life time, which seemed to drag by. Loki could crash his car and try to kill himself, by Asmodeus would find him and revive him instantly, it's happened twelve times before. He got in his car and turned on the radio.
The fire was beginning in his chest again, but the AC kept his body temperature down. This was Asmodeus's work. He was the god of gambling and lust, and Somewhere along the line, Loki was forced to sign a contract with the man about his life. As he rode down the highway, he had only one intention.
He was going to find Asmodeus.
Loki frowned as he pulled over for the cop. He forgot about speed limits. He looked in his rear-view mirror and smiled heartily. It was Fenrir, his son. The young man ran out of the car and to the window.
"Dad!" Fenrir smiled when he saw his dad's face.
"Hey." Loki smiled. "What a cute cop you make." Loki smiled lightly. Fenrir blushed. He still looked like a child. He had pale blonde hair and freckles on his face. Over the lifetimes, even Fenrir changed from an evil man to an innocent one.
"Hey, I got a call from Mayet." Fenrir muttered. "She was talking about Ra, and she said that he was working with Sonnillion, and they were working on a pendant to keep that one off." Fenrir pointed to the green gem around his father's neck.
"that's good news. How much longer?" Loki asked.
"Well… Sonni said that this lifetime we'll live longer, so it'll take a lot longer…" Fenrir trailed off. "But! Mayet said you could call her whenever you want and she'll give you a report on the progress." He nodded. "…..Hey…" He leaned in the window, looking at his father's arms. "Why are you all bloody?" He asked.
"I didn't get into a fight." Loki caressed his son's head. "I busted the mirror. That's all. I'll be fine." He nodded.
"Okay. I just wanted to tell you that. Be safe." Fenrir tipped his hat.
"You too, Son." Loki nodded, watching his son walk back to his own car. Loki drove off, his eyes locked on the road ahead. His chest was burning more so he turned the Radio up more to keep his mind off of things.
'boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, this odd town called Halloween." The radio sang, making him chuckle. He liked the voices of this group. He had forgotten the 'oh-so-fun' holiday called Halloween. He entered a neighborhood where they refused to let someone forget. Pumpkins sat out, decorations lingered, and kids ran around squealing. The sun had yet to set, so it was still fairly bright.
He saw a woman with long silver hair. She wore a flowing dress and danced with kids in a large yard. Even the parents chuckled and snapped pictures of the friendly lady. The woman had a kind, young face, but her hair was that of an elders. He pulled over, and got out of the car, instantly getting attention. The woman picked up a little girl, and looked up.
"Ah! Can it be?" She smiled brightly. "Loki?" she asked gently, moving over to them. The kids trailed behind her, unsure.
"That is my name, who are you?" He asked, knowing she was another fallen deity.
"My name is Ὑγεία!" She smiled.
"Ah yes, I know you. How beautiful you've become." Loki moved some of her hair. "Who is this?" He asked when his finger was grabbed by the small hands of the child. The little girl kissed his finger and looked up to him, with a smile that bared a few teeth. Ὑγεία giggled.
"This is Ministnyl. She's my godchild. Her mother died… But why are you here?" She frowned.
"I'm looking for someone." He fished for a picture with one hand from his pocket. He pulled out his wallet and flipped it open. The first picture was a man that had black hair, pale skin, and radiant green eyes. "Have you seen someone like this?" He asked. All the kids were holding onto her skirt now, listening to the adult's talk. She pondered for a long moment before smiling.
"I've seen him before once! When I worked over at the clinic, he came in with a gunshot wound." She nodded. "He talked to me about going to…oh…" she frowned. She couldn't remember the name. "He told me the name, but I forgot it! He told me it was a safe haven for him…he looked really mean and he was a brute, but he had a nice voice." She nodded. "why do you need him?" She asked.
"I'm gonna K-"
"kiss." She broke him off, narrowing her eyes. He knew she didn't want him to use the word 'Kill' in front of the children.
"I'm gonna kiss him." He muttered, getting noises from kids, but they only laughed. Ὑγεία giggled. "Anyways, thanks for the help Ὑγεία." He nodded and looked at the girl still holding his finger. She was looking at the necklace.
"Pwetty." She whispered, reaching her hand out. She touched it and frowned. She moved her hand back and smiled to Loki, letting go of his finger. "Buh bye!" She waved.
Loki got back in his car and started it before he heard a dark voice in the back of his head.
"you know you can't find me." Asmodeus's voice rang in his head, making his scowl. He hated being teased like this, it made him mad.