Summary

Alfred learns what he is

Shadow Smile

Chapter Three: Beauty and the Beholder

It had been a while since Alfred had last sat down to dinner with someone else and didn't really know how he ought to act. While he sat there staring at his plate, two white wings were gently gazing at his two hideous ones shifting uncomfortably in their presence.

Arthur had led them inside that night since Alfred hardly had control of his senses at that point. He had been too overwhelmed by the feeling of touching something so similar to what had cursed him for life. If someone else had come to terms with it perhaps there was hope for him yet.

Arthur had put away his coat and hat and sat across from Alfred eating what he had prepared earlier which wasn't much, but would have to do. The two sat in silence, calmly taking in each other's presence. When it came to pick up the dishes Alfred made to move, but was stopped by Arthur's gesture to sit still as he picked them up instead. He took them to the sink where he washed them and asked Alfred where they belonged where upon putting them there returned to the table and stared Alfred in his sky blue eyes.

Alfred's eyes seemed to have grown bigger since seeing Arthur's wings. They held open in an enlarged state of shock still trying to reason with the existence of the man sitting before him. Sensing that Alfred knew little of what he was, Arthur was the one to initiate the conversation.

"Lad, do you know what you are?" Arthur bore his green eyes into blue.

Shifting his gaze downward, Alfred mumbled his response. "a, a demon sir?"

Arthur leaned back in his seat in response. "So that is what they told you? Do you believe them?"

Tears nearly forming in his eyes Alfred could only shake his head no.

Arthur waited for him to compose himself before continuing on.

"I have searched for an unattached angel for so long Alfred," Arthur stated rubbing his temples as he remembered the stress of not being able to act fast enough to secure the last one he had laid eyes on. "Angels don't have children like humans do you see. We can't just make one on a whim. They pop up out of nowhere and can be fall prey to either side of the afterworld. For you to be here alone is a miracle."

Alfred sat there dumbfounded. "What am I then? Arthur, tell me, what am I?" He wanted to know. If he belonged somewhere, anywhere at all, he would go there as long as it meant he didn't need to be alone.

Arthur let his gaze fall on Alfred's black glimmering feathers. They were enough for him to be certain he had found what he had been looking for all these years on Earth.

Arthur could sense the hope that floated between them.

Taking in a deep breath he let it all out, "You could be an angel, but if you come with me I can guarantee that will be a fact. Come with me Alfred, please. Please be my little brother."

The Author Speaks

Why hello again! Mwah! Thank you so ever much for reaching this part of the page! Next chapter I should be introducing two new characters which I know you'll love, but no spoilers here!

-Duck

I am willing to continue this story, but I will need some motivation. I highly recommend you review and favorite this story and I'll do my best to update as soon as possible.

Characters So Far

Alfred F. Jones- A dark winged angel living in the demon's forest

Arthur Kirkland- A white winged angel that wants Alfred to be his little brother

Author's Madness

Duck- I was listening to epic music while writing this and procrastinating on my homework at the same time B) Booyah.

Doll- I am your conscience and I say no.

Duck- I say no.

Doll- no.

Duck- no. :0