Demon Cry

[Chapter 3]

(Awakening)

They were riding their motorcycles down a hill as I was catching up. "How are you doing back there Jake?" Vincent asked looking back at me. "Holding on," I said peddling as fast as I can. "I'm surprised you can catch up to us, were you in the Olympic bicycle race?" Vincent asked. "Won last year," I replied. "Congratulations," Vincent said. "You sure we can trust this brat he smells more human than us?" Brock asked. "Don't worry, he just hasn't awaken it yet," Vincent replied. The weather soon changed becoming windy and a huge dust cloud headed toward us. ""Damn I can't see," I said to myself covering my face with my right arm. As soon as it cleared I saw the end of the cliff and suddenly stopped while I was a few feet away. Once I stopped I saw Vincent and 3 of his members rode off the cliff shouting "wooooo!" "Are you guys crazy!?" I screamed in shock. The 4th member stopped at the edge of the cliff staring down the cliff then at me. I dropped my bike on the ground and rushed toward the edge of the cliff seeing what was down there. Once I reached the edge I looked down and saw nothing but a branch hanging under the cliff and the river. "Where the hell are they?" "Did they kill themselves?" I asked. "No they went home. By the way name is Lucas" he said. "Home? You mean the live in the river?" I asked. "No, there's a cave 12 feet below this cliff. The only way you get there safely is to land on that branch then jump across it and you will land at the cave which is 4 feet below it. I'll show you once how to do it then you must do it yourself. See you on the other side," he explained as he moved his motorcycle a few meters back then drove off the cliff.

I thought to myself can I really make it safely but then I thought about my father. I peddled my bike 16 feet away from the edge of the cliff then turned my bike around peddling off the edge of the cliff. As I was falling down I headed toward a branch sticking out from a few meters on outside of the top of the cave. Once I landed with my bike the back wheel broke and was falling off so I quickly got off it and held the branch as hard as I could so I won't fall. As my bike fell of the branch I was crawling toward the cave then jumped of the branch landing of the outside platform of the cave. "My bike," I worried myself. Once I saw the entrance to the cave I went inside. As I was walking through this cave there was nothing but darkness. I heard bats and smelled dead organisms as I continued walking. My heart started beating excessively fast and I started sweating nervously. Part of me wanted to go back and the other part of me wanted to continue. A few seconds later I saw a dim light toward the right and headed that direction. I suddenly approached a door in front of me and opened it slowly with my hands shaking. I saw Vincent and his gang sitting on rocks and pillars negotiating with each other as I opened the door. I glanced around as well and saw nothing but rocks and this small cave.

"Hello Jake, glad you came. I'm sure you found your way easily," Vincent thought. "Yeah thanks for guiding me inside. Had a mini adventure over there finding your hideout, I mean cave, because that's exactly what it is," I said sarcastically. "My lord allow me to rip his heart and snap his body in two," Brock angrily suggested. "Now, now Brock to be too hasty. That's not how we treat our guest to our group," Vincent replied. "What! Didn't you sense his fear? I know I did from the moment he jumped off the cliff. He's nothing but a scared little desperate kid trying to find his way in life," Brock explained. "Silence Brock! I don't want to hear another negative word from you! I had enough of your insubordination. Now you either treat our guest with respect or so help me you're getting caged up like Vex for the entire week. Do I make myself clear!?" Vincent shouted as he jumped of the rock and glared at Brock. "Yes my lord, you have my word," Brock jumped off from the rock and kneeled to Vincent. "Jake you look nervous did I make you uncomfortable?" Vincent asked nicely. "A little bit, but I'm just wondering when you are going to answer my question about my father," I reminded as my feet and hands started wobbling in fear. "Oh yes, we will discuss that later but now I have much important things to tell you," Vincent replied. "Go ahead," I said. "Do you believe in God? If so do you worship him or Satan?" Vincent asked.

I quickly glanced all the others faces to see if they were going to kill me if I answered wrong. They all glared at me waiting for me to answer the question. "I personally don't care about religion but on the other hand I grew up listening and reading to religious and demonic stories, so I guess I have an interest in demons." I explained. "I see. You're a complicated one I give you that much. I am a little shocked that u gave that answer because normally a human will say yes or no but to say they don't care it's very cunning and clever. You continue to surprise me Jake, don't you think so guys?" Vincent asked. "Yeah, I thought he was going to say no and if he did say it then…" Bryan paused.

"Excuse my manors, I totally forgot to introduce the members of my coven. The guy on the left is Bryan. He's the guy that spectates and is the watchdog of the group and if you need help he'll guide you through but u should get along with him unless you have a problem with black folks," Vincent said. "No not in the slightest, I'm not a racist," I said. Bryan smirked at me and said "It's ok dude." "The guy is the middle is Brock, which I think you already made friends with. He's kind of arrogant and pushy at times but when I send out an order he gets the job done quickly showing no remorse or regret," Vincent explained. Brock glared at Vincent as he mocked him. The one all the way in the back by the cage is Vex. He's quite a handful sometimes and is mostly quite but he's when it comes to hunting or irritating him he's the most uncontrollable being you will ever lay eyes on. He always obeys my orders with no questions and is kind of simple minded so I suggest you don't get on his nerves," Vincent warned. I quickly stared at Vex and felt nothing but emptiness and darkness surging within him. He had those killer cat eyes like something you see at a horror movie. My body shivered a bit but in a different way I never felt before. "The last one on the right is Lucas. He's really friendly and will get along with quite well. He's also great with electronics and his intelligence is that of a genius which is really useful. That's my gang right here any questions or comments you want to add Jake?" Vincent asked. "Um, I paused as I saw Nancy walk out from behind a red curtain from the back. I couldn't believe she was still with these guys. "Who's that coming from behind the curtains?" Vincent sarcastically asked. "What is he doing here? He's not supposed to be here now." Nancy said. "Well Nancy things has changed and we need it dealt with right away. I just do what my master tells me, nothing more," Vincent said. "What a load of bull," she replied angrily.

"So Jake, you said you were fascinated with demons correct? So my question to you is do you want to become one?" Vincent asked. "How does one become a demon? I thought demons were created from hell not from humans," I explained. "They are but as far as a human becoming a demon though, you will only be a half demon," Vincent explained. "Don't do it Jake, we only need you too…" She paused as Brock replied don't even think about it you whore." "Don't you dare call her that you hear me? I don't care if you're a monster or not I will kick your ass!" I shouted angrily. "Is that a threat?" Brock asked. "No it's a promise," I replied with a serious face. "You sure have you way of words Brock," Lucas said softly. "So what will it be Jake, yes or no?" Vincent asked. I couldn't decide what to choose because I know either of them would hurt me. "I'll make it easier for you; if you pick yes you'll know the truth about your father, experience a pain you never felt before resulting in you gaining new abilities and know that we are not evil creatures, we're just remnants trying to fit in this society. If you pick no you can weasel your way out of here without me stopping you but just know that I'm not responsible for your safety," Vincent explained.

I knew immediately that Vincent's gang was going to kill me if I said no because of Vincent not implying us. I will also fail Max's catholic friend and not know the truth about my father. "I came this far haven't I, so you know my answer will definitely be yes," I answered. "That's good to hear, now I must warn you upon your transformation you will have the urge to give in to the pain or resist it. I suggest you resist or else your soul will be devoured and you will die. Only a few managed to survive this ordeal and became sane. I'm asking you to do better," Vincent warned. "That's reassuring. By the way I'm curious about if I managed to transform. Will I have like horns sticking out of me, feeding on humans' every day, drink blood to survive and not age?" I asked. "Whoa calm down there. If you think we are like vampires you got another thing coming but some qualities we do share like feeding on humans and transform into creatures. That's really the only things we have i common. In order to survive you have to feed on human souls twice a week and eat regularly like humans do. As for our weaknesses, going into demon form during the day will make you incinerate then die, destroying our hearts especially with purification will kill us, not feeding on human souls will weaken your power and age, or experiencing the demon cry which I will tell you later," Vincent fully explained. "That's it, I was expecting something catastrophic but the only thing I can't manage is feeding on human souls, I'm not that kind of guy," I reminded. "Make sense considering you are still human but when you become half demon you will change your mind quickly or maybe if you're lucky, overtime. Here's Satan's blood which is contained in this small vile and after you consume it then part 1 of the demon trails will begin," Vincent continued as he pulled the vile from his left pocket revealing it to me. I glared at it and started to really think if i should drink it. It looked like regular human blood, nothing special but this strange feeling I have told me to drink it.

"What are you waiting for give it to me," I pestered. "Didn't know you were in such a hurry to possibly die. Most volunteers ask about what's inside the blood but you are a different case," Vincent said. "Well like you said I'm full of surprises," I reminded then took the vile from him about to drink it. Before I started to consume it I saw Nancy staring at me with tears not wanted me to do it but I had no other choice. I might die either way. "Just don't die or I'll kill you," She said. "I promise I won't," I replied drinking the vile. "Get ready guys, we might not know what outcome will come from this," Lucas warned. "This taste bland. Does this thing work or not? I don't feel anything, I said with sour look on my face. "Don't worry just give it a few seconds," Vincent replied.

My heart started beating rapidly fast all of a sudden then I started sweating excessively. I felt like my heart was going to explode. "Did you poison me?" I asked shivering constantly. "Poison? No but you will sacrifice half your life to Satan," Vincent explained. My eyes started to blur then I had a massive migraine out of nowhere. "AAhh stop it!" I shouted dropping to the ground and slamming my head against it. "Looks like the kid might not make it after all. The pain will only get worse and when he can't take it anymore he'll just give up. I almost feel sorry for the kid," Brock explained. "Yes he will, he promised me! Maybe you don't know him very well but I do. He will never give up a promise not since before I met him in middle school and befriended him. He's a lost soul trying to find itself and when it does, it will understand its meaning and purpose," Nancy explained. I heard Nancy's speech as I was trying to fight the pain but then I lost my sight and hearing. Blood starting exiting my eyes, nose and skin. I was almost about to give up until my soul fell into a dark void.

After a minute of falling into the void I saw a fiery pit below me. As I landed on the pit. I saw fire blazing everywhere, demon slaves mining molten rocks, and a demon approaching me. My body felt normal again and I wasn't boiling like a lobster but I was tense as the demon approached me. "You must be one of the marked ones. Come he's expecting you," the Demon instructed. The demon looked like a human size monster with a deformed face. "Marked ones?" I asked. "Yes you have a dark mark of Satan imprinted on your shoulder, which means you must serve him by becoming a half demon and staying in the human world. Now hurry, you must see him," it said. "Ok," I said as the demon led the way to Satan's lair. "One thing you need to keep in mind before you enter. Don't look into his eyes or else you will burn for eternity," it warned. "Good to know," I hesitated as I entered. The door suddenly closed as I was inside.

I heard a demonic voice as I closed my eyes which said "Welcome to the demon trail. If you wish to proceed you must state the reason for your life." I squinted my eyes staring at his legs, feet and half of his giant pitch fork. "My reason? I never thought about it like that. All I can think of is awakening myself so I won't feel helpless anymore." I stated. "I can see why Vincent's so fond of you. You have a hidden power like no other half demon and once it's unlocked then you will be the new leader of my army." Satan explained. "Really, is he really? Am I really that special?" I asked. "You will know soon enough. Next question, do you believe in God?" he asked. "If your here that must mean I do believe in God," I replied. "Good, now you and the rest of my servant's jobs is to finish creating the portal from Hell to Earth by October 31st so that the invasion can start," he explained. "You can't be serious you actually going to commit human genocide?" I asked. "No, we would be the new rulers of planet Earth and my son Lucius will create a new government so that things won't get out of hand. Now do you agree with the plan or not?" He asked. "Yes, I replied. "Good, now be gone and get out of my sight!" he shouted. As he shouted I flew straight up from Hell to Earth in less than 5 sec landing back inside the cave where my physical body was there lying down.

I went inside my physical body but I couldn't control it. "Looks like he's dead guys. See what did I tell you," Brock reminded. My body rose up from the ground and I started levitating. My body bended backwards then forward then I fell on the ground. The heck just happened?" Brock asked. I suddenly stood back up with my eyes turning fully red with blood. "Things are about to get real," Bryan said. "I'm finally awakened now which one of you shall be my 1st victim?" I asked with a demonic voice. A demon was possessing me and I was helpless to stop it. "So it's beginning. The fight between you and your inner demon. Let's see who' will become victorious shall we. Brock, bring out the bait now," Vincent ordered. "Sure," Brock said as he walked to another curtain next to Nancy's. "Hurry we don't have that much time!" Vincent shouted. I looked around searching for a victim to kill. I glanced at her and started running toward her saying out loud, "time to be eaten girl!"

Once I almost reached her Bryan and Brock grabbed a hold of me and pinned me down to the ground. I could barely move and started to struggle out off of them. Brock grabbed the bait from the curtains and started to chain him up around a six feet wooden log wrapping his arms and body in it. I saw the persons face. It was Brandon. I didn't know they captured him until now nor did I know why Brock chained him up. I still couldn't control my actions but I can see what was going on. "Now listen carefully Jake, this guy right here if you should know has an impure soul and needs to be removed. He saw something he shouldn't have seen and it is up to you if you want to kill him or keep him alive. I must warn you though if you kill him you would be a demon savage like Vex over hear and might never maintain your humanity ever again but if you don't kill him you might become like the rest of us self-controlled demons. The choice is yours," Vincent explained. Brandon recognized me and begged, "Is that you Jake? Please don't let me die." "How cute, the human is pleading for desperation," Brock said. "Let him go," Vincent told Brock and Bryan. As they loosened their grip on me I sprinted away from them and headed toward Brandon with rage.