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Silver and Blond
Chapter 7: Hisoka kuroi koyuku shinobi yoru
(A black bat secretly creeps in)
The events that followed Cain's return were nothing compared to what Abel had gone through. The army officers simply nodded respectfully as Cain passed, and took great care in whispering their suspicions only when they were sure enough that their Commander was not there.
Abel watched Cain carefully, as though fearing that Cain would disappear into thin air as soon as Abel's eyes were not on the person he loved the most. Cain seemed much happier, and his smile rarely vanished from his face. He smiled through everything, regardless of the event being disappointing or threatening.
However, as much Abel wanted to watch over Cain like a jealous lover, he found himself busy most of the time. Ever since he had returned from the Ark, Abel had relentlessly plunged himself into a line of operations that involved mass killing of Terrans, in his lofty quest of avenging Cain's death.
Abel hated blood. But the hatred he felt for Terrans was a strong and consuming monster that devoured his conscience. What with the rush of love he felt each time he looked at Cain, the bloodthirsty spirit within him burned with desire, and he pushed himself further to fulfil his foresworn aim.
The General, together with the rest of the War Council by now had already forgotten the incident of Abel's trial, and now saluted him as one of the true supporters of the aim towards victory of the Methuselahs over the conquest of the Terrans.
Every now and then, Abel would be sending voice inputs over the screen hurriedly. He kept on granting permission after permission to the soldiers to carry out missions of investigation and reconnaissance. And all of this served one goal: the extermination of Terrans in any way they could during the battle.
At the present moment, several techniques of attacks that resulted in a slaughter of majority of Terran armies were tested out and the results were collected and analysed. Abel had just finished confirming one of the many missions presented before him when the screen suddenly went black.
This earned a single silver eyebrow to be raised and a strong punch onto a few of the few buttons on the control panel, making the whole system beep in disrupted coordination.
"My, my, what a display of temper," a silky voice purred.
Abel looked around the room cautiously, expecting to see an intruder jump out of the shadows armed with weapons. His eyes then rested on the dark corner of his room. The breathtakingly blue orbs narrowed as he piercingly gazed into the stalking darkness.
"Not there my dear boy," came the voice again, and Abel had searched out the source of the voice. It came from the blank screen.
"Who are you?" Abel shouted at the darkness, his voice betraying nothing but a fearsome strength that threatened something even more terrible than death, was held within its ringing tones. A chuckle resounded quietly.
"I am someone who knows you, and you are someone who knows me," the voice sang.
Abel tried to identify the voice's owner but he could not quite pace from where had he heard that voice. "I am using a voice modifier, Abel," the speaker addressed him casually. Abel felt a chill climb up his back.
"Why are you talking to me?" Abel inquired with a note of irritancy. He did not want to deal with those who played around with riddles and disguises. Again, a chuckle was heard.
"So professional," said the voice, admiration evident in his tone. Rather than unleash the raging bolt of electricity that tingled in his palm, Abel's nostrils flared as he turned about his heel to exit the room, wishing to rid himself of the unmasked lunatic. The voice then called out again.
"By the way, congratulations on saving Cain from his death."
Abel turned about sharply, his eyes widening at the words the mysterious speaker had uttered.
"How do you know about Cain's death?" Abel's question came out in a voice barely above a whisper. He heard the speaker giving a satisfied sigh.
"We know a lot of things, I assure you. Well, getting down to business, we have a proposition for you," explained the speaker.
At this, Abel turned around to face the blank screen once more, as though he expected to see the mysterious person leering as he captured Abel's attention tactfully with his words. Abel felt the light caress of his silvery strands on his cheek as he whirled around. Although his mind was flooded with a stream of unspoken words, Abel did not open his mouth.
The speaker evidently took his silence for a sign to continue. "We are the Contra Mundi," introduced the speaker. "The Enemy of the World, whose main duty is to purge those who commit evil to this world and renew it with our divine deliverance."
"And how does your divine deliverance relate itself to me?" Abel cynically asked. He did not like the way the speaker kept his identity anonymous, and eerily felt the feeling of a prey when it felt a trap slowly closing in.
"It has everything to do with you, my dear Crusnik," said the speaker seductively.
Abel felt cold fingers slowly closing around his neck.
"But worry not, we are here to assist you, not to rid this world of you," the speaker hastily added as Abel made no move to respond. "We understand that you have been most active in the activities involving the killing of Terrans of late."
Abel slowly nodded. "I have a life to exact revenge on, and a vow to fulfil," he told the speaker, his hands clenching into fists as he felt his heart swell at the thought of Cain being avenged.
"The latter is true for us too, Abel. If you accept this hand we have graciously extended to you, we more than welcome your participation with open arms," the speaker courteously informed.
Abel did not need a second thought. This, he felt, had been the ultimate chance he sought, a bridge to realise the dream that he had harboured for a long time.
"I will join you in your fight," he firmly declared.
There was a contented noise made by the speaker who seemed earnestly delighted at Abel's words.
"Very well, then. Since you have agreed to aide our cause, I have no reservations in revealing to you who I am. I go by the name Magus, and I am one who is most close to you," spoke the anonymous person.
Abel could hardly resist from scoffing at the identification. There was not a single word spoken that could give away any information that could leave a trail to enable tracking of the speaker.
Out of curiosity, Abel asked Magus, "Are you in the Mars Colonisation Project?"
"No, as who I am now, I am not," replied Magus smoothly, his words dancing to the maddening rhythm of puzzling riddles.
Abel's curiosity boiled within him to discover how a normal person could have such detailed knowledge regarding the progress of the Crusniks.
"Nevertheless," continued Magus. "Your insistent curiosity amuses me. It's been a while since I've seen one with as much spirit as you do. I am in the United Nations Aerospace Forces, or as the acronym states it as UNASF."
Abel's mind reeled with faces flashing in his cerebral cortex, trying to uncover the mystery behind Magus.
"I apologise for dampening your high spirits, but I keep a low profile." Here, Magus drew in a wheezed breath.
"It's no use trying to single me out from the many that you know. The Contra Mundi exists over the ages, though we might go by different names, and I shall not always be the one who leads. Keep it in mind as another reminder how futile your efforts will be should you try to identify me in person."
"What must I do to serve the Contra Mundi?" asked Abel, wanting to keep off the identity complication from his thoughts.
He had the life of a loved one to avenge, and Abel was determined to carry out each possible way that brought him closer to his main target.
"Sheer simplicity, most eager one. We shall inform you of the locations of the Terran strongholds where we believe they house their ammunitions and technology. Should we strike the correct location, the Terran army will be weakened in no time when we're done with them," came the voice of Magus.
Abel found his task simple enough. "Abel," called Magus, drawing his attention. "I shall not contact you at all times. There are many others who make up the Contra Mundi. Your assignments shall be notified to you by the chosen few. With flames, we shall renew the world."
Abel listened attentively to the last sentence. It had to be a codename, even the way Magus had said it was laced with reverence. "I shall execute my given tasks."
Magus laughed with unhidden glee. "And so you shall, Crusnik."
/scene shifts/
Cain watched the retreating figure of Abel, tall and slim and undeniably graceful, exit via the door of his room. When the door had slid back shut, Cain gave a contented moan. Abel's news was enough to brighten the sun upon his life for the many long years to come.
Abel had looked so determined, so persevere, with his blue eyes mirroring the blue flame within him, ready to ignite any that stood in his path. According to Abel's words, the Contra Mundi was ready to strike.
Cain knew of them, for anonymous whispers bearing the fearful name frequently came by his hearing, and rumour had it that the Contra Mundi infiltrated almost everything, including the Mars Colonisation Project and the UNASF. Cain had heard of them, for they had contacted him previously, before his death.
Cain smirked at the irony of the situation that had taken place a few years back, when he had been a self-sacrificing saint. At learning of the bloodlust within the Contra Mundi, Cain had ceased all contact with those linked to the organisation. Now, Cain held no mercy for the Terrans, and was beside himself when he learnt of Abel's boundless fury.
Cain laughed maniacally, loving the soundproof walls that surrounded him. He was at liberty to voice whatever he wished to, and could perform any display of temper within the walls of his room. The blond found it thoroughly amusing that he could ponder so casually about his own death.
For some reason, Cain loved the new him after the revival had been performed. He felt as though he was physically able to perform the most dangerous operation and come out with merely a few scratches.
It felt as though his strength had been multiplied threefold, and the wonder of his new powers was simply miraculous. Nothing brought him more delight, save for Abel, and the thought of roads strewn with decapitated bodies of Terrans.
Cain had never been more satisfied in his life with what his genetically engineered form could do. The golden-haired man then blew on his fingernails, imagining silver strands entangled with his slim, long fingers. Dearest Abel and Seth, so willing to sacrifice their only chance of 100 fusion with their nanomachines just so that he- their beloved Cain- could live.
And Abel was so ambitious. Cain always knew that Abel could have done anything possible, even if only a minimal amount of effort was put in. Somehow, Abel was so powerful and strong. Cain felt his nerves tingling at the mention of Abel.
Then again, he remembered Lilith from the few days before he came to the fortress, when Lilith, Seth and him had been on the Ark. A smile formed on Cain's lips, as he imaginarily smelt the strange fragrance of her hair on the air he currently breathed in.
Lilith had just been staring at the capsule that previously housed the last of the Crusnik nanomachines when the door slid apart and Seth's childish voice broke through the thick fog of silent thoughts that had filled the room during Lilith's presence.
"Lilith-kaasan!" Seth had cried out tearfully, her arms going around Lilith's waist. Lilith teetered a little, but managed to place the empty capsule into the disposal compartment.
"Abel-niisan's gone! He just left a few moments ago," came Seth's voice again. Lilith looked at her, her brown eyes filled with worry. Somehow, she knew what would hit her next.
Before Seth could inform her in fearful urgency, Lilith mouthed softly, "He's going to kill the Terrans." Seth's jaw went loose for a moment, but she shut her open mouth and nodded convincingly.
"What are we to do? I don't want Abel-niisan to be a killer," Seth said worryingly, as she bit on her fingernail in worry.
It was one habit of Seth that proved insistently hard to kill. If it had been a normal day with the normal happenings, Lilith would have laughed when she caught sight of Seth worrying a fingernail. However, the grave issue that had reached her ears made her humour vaporise into thin air.
"I've already contacted him, Seth," said Lilith with a sigh. "He wouldn't listen to me; I never expected him to," Lilith said flatly.
She knew Abel all too well, and with a sickening lump forming in her stomach, she was forced to acknowledge the painful fact she had known since the existence of the two boys which shared a close genetic structure. Abel would have always chosen Cain if it had been a choice between Lilith and Cain.
Lilith did not really take it to heart, though she felt saddened that she had done all she could to raise Abel and Cain as much as it demanded from her.
Lilith stilled in her brisk walk towards the Recuperating Room for a moment, and supported a small fraction of her body weight by placing her open palm on the smooth wall surface.
"Oh dear, I do hope you can manage, Lilith," a voice she had known for many years echoed the walls that surrounded her.
Lilith was filled with dread, and only regretted her actions of leaving for the Recuperating Room alone and left Seth back in the room she previously was. Now, she was alone with Cain, and Lilith could only pray that he did not do more than she very feared he would.
"Would you like me to guide you to the Recuperating Room? I'd be more than happy of vacating the bed for you." Cain's voice was low and persuasive, but Lilith knew what hidden meaning lay beneath his sultry tone.
When Lilith turned around, Cain was already advancing towards her. His blond bangs fell over his blue eyes, covering the knowing look his eyes held. Before Lilith do so much as take a step back, Cain had closed in on her using his supersonic speed, a gift that had surfaced at the event of his revival.
Lilith gave a gasp as Cain leaned closer to her, and found him backing her up against the wall. The cold surface kissed her skin, sending a chill to her nerves. Cain's face and hers were barely inches apart, and Lilith's heartbeat thundered in her chest. It took all of her control not to scream when his long fingers found their way up her throat.
"I heard you contacted Abel," Cain whispered. Lilith's brown eyes flashed at his blue ones. "Oh yes, you did. Tsk tsk, what have you been up to, Lilith?" asked Cain, as a parent would ask a mischievous child.
"Only what's best for us," answered Lilith, keeping her voice as steady as possible. At hearing her, Cain threw back his head and laughed. His forefinger came up and touched the side of her face.
"Are you sure it's the best for us, and not for some filthy Terran scum?" Cain's face was leering at her with clear disgust.
Out of nowhere, a smile appeared on his face. Lilith's body was chilled at the curved corners of Cain's lips. Cain suddenly moved his face closer to hers, as if about to kiss her on the lips.
Lilith quickly moved her face to the side at the last minute, and Cain's lips touched her cheek instead of meeting her lips. He smirked at her.
"Frightened, are you? Not too bold as we last were, I see," Cain noted. Lilith's eyes burned with rage. His provoking her had crossed the line.
She pushed him away from her firmly, but Cain came back at her in less than a second. "You can't escape from me, Lilith. I'll make sure of that."
"Wait till Abel sees you for what you really are, Cain," she said promisingly. Cain's smile vanished, and his fingers locked dangerously around her neck. Lilith was sure he could feel her racing pulse.
"Are you threatening me, Lilith?" he hissed. "Might I remind you that you're in no position to do so?"
With that, Cain lowered his head and touched the exposed skin of her collarbone with his lips. Lilith squirmed under his ministrations, and prayed that the horrifying scene would soon come to a halt. Cain abruptly released her, and Lilith found air flooding into her lungs crushingly.
Cain turned around to walk off, but not before shooting her a poisonously sweet smile.
"Keep off what belongs to me, Lilith," he called out. "Or we'll have to go through our little session again, but it'll be much more prolonged with drastic effects. That I promise you."
Cain shivered in pleasure, reliving the experience. It had been his first time with a woman, and Lilith was no ordinary woman. Compared to other Methuselahs and Terrans, Lilith stood out like a diamond in the rough. No other woman had her regal form, her unique beauty or her noticeable presence.
But Cain sought Lilith out as one might have sought out the rain when there was too much of sun. It was a temporary relief, an escapade to be used at times. Lilith was the key to many doors that led to dreams Cain could only imagine. She was a tool that could prove most beneficial at selected occasions.
Cain frowned for a moment, light creases marring the impossible perfection of his sculptured features. At the present moment, Lilith was proving to be a bother. She stood in the way of him and Abel.
Cain stared at the spot where Abel had sat. He could almost imagine Abel sitting there, legs crossed over, a hand fingering his mouth while he contemplated, and his beautiful eyes lost in thought.
Yes, thought Cain. Abel was the one person he wanted to hold close to his form forever. Cain wanted to weave the threads of time around him and his silvery-mirrored image. Yet, Lilith was the obstacle. Cain picked up a glass he had used recently. He thought of Lilith, putting out her hands to fend him off Abel.
At once, the glass in his hand exploded into a thousand shards. The cut on Cain's hands healed even before he could glance at the cut once he felt the slightest tinge of pain.
"Lilith," he grated out contemptuously to the still air around him. "You will never have Abel."
Wowwweeee! 9 reviews for the last chapter, yeayyy!:D I seriously love u guys, you rock, you rock, you rock!;) Thank you so much, I'll keep on writing, that I will!
jhanna555: Darling, you're the first reviewer again!:D i marvel at your alertness! And I can't read SephXCloud fics as fast as you do, I'm still struggling with the first batch, LoL;p Though I think this time Abel will be the one who goes on a rampage..ooo
SheDevil85: Thank you very much for pointing it out to me, it was all the anime's fault, they showed the wrong stuff! A lovely TB fan is now explaining the whole plot to me, and though my story doesn't follow the novel, I'd love to know. But I prefer to think of Lilith as a sister to Cain and Abel (they're as grown up as she is!) and as a mother to Seth (she's so childish;p)
Kantra: You guessed right, dear! Abel's very passionate, especially when it comes to his beloved CAin.. Oh, the things love makes people do;p soon, you'll see a conflict between Seth and Abel, oops, I leaked!
Issylt: I do read AND reply your mail darling, though you're very busy now it seems:S it's okay luvie, I love ya all the same! YEs, my characters are stuck in a whole pool of conflict, poor them! Kissing scenes?? look who's being naughty, heehee;p i'll put them when i wanna dearie dear!
naturally morbid: Cain's warped up now, and i wanted to make him almost a 180 degrees different from the Cain we used to know:) Abel's been very close to Lilith, and it pains him very much when he has to choose between CAin and Lilith, since they've been together for so long.. I'm so pleased you like the conflicts, though they sting!:D
RoseOfSilence13: Cain's handsome, even I adore him, though he sure gives me the creeps at times:S I'm sorry I didn't put much of Seth in this chapter, though she's coming up soon, I miss her loveable nature lotz!:D
GenesisCrow: Hi dear! Don't worry, I wait for your review each time, i positively adore you:) How about this, I'll send you an email each time I update since 's not doing such a good job of informing you:( I love Abel too, yeay!! This is the best chappie? A huge hug for you! I write longer chapters, since you guys are so supportive of me!:D SEth does shift to Lilith's side, since she looks up to Lilith most of the times, and she loves Lilith very much:) Ahh, blond actually is for guys, and blonde's for girls, that's what my friend told me i believe it's the same thing for brunetts perhaps;)
nilfheim: Thank you very much!:D Though that part comes later on, there's a whole string of events i'll have to resolve first;p Abel and Cain fights are cool, though it hurts to see them fighting:(
GoddesOfWrath: Calm down, dear:) I'm so sorry about school taking so much of your time, it used to take my time away too:( Take your time in reviewing, I won't push:D I'll make the story as smooth as possible, and give it adequate character development;)
Love ya all a lot! muaxxx!:D
