Chapter 8: A Promise Fulfilled
His Monica was gone forever. That monster that horrible cold blooded monster, he killed his precious Monica. Lord Devin's eyes were blank as tears fell from his face. He remembered the first time he met Monica so many years ago. Flashback: A young woman was hiding in the forest muttering some words and just then a farmer's crops grew as if by magic. The happy farmer and his wife began picking ripe, juicy tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, and all sorts of vegetables. The mystery woman smiled at her work and began walking back to her enchanted forest. Just then a dark portal appeared and out stepped a very young Lord Devin. Even after so many years he only aged by maybe two years for when he met Monica he hardly aged. "Who are you Dark One and what are you doing in my dimension?" Monica asked as she prepared to fight.
"Easy my lady I am merely here to see the beauty of this dimension. Even Dark Ones as you so gently called me can enjoy some form of beauty. By the way my name is Devin, Lord Devin", he said with a bow.
"My name is Monica and as long as you don't cause any mischief I would gladly show you my realm", Monica said with a smile. Ever since that fateful day Lord Devin fell head over heels in love with Monica. Whenever he could he would sneak away just to see her. End Flashback
Now she was gone his beautiful Monica. So beautiful with the kindest heart he ever knew. Never harmed an innocent person, only wanting to help and now her reward was a dirt nap for eternity. His fist clenched in anger as he began searching for the Shadow Goblin. Monica's death would not go unavenged he will personally make sure of that. In the distance he heard a baby crying and knew that the Shadow Goblin would not be far behind. He walked toward the castle as he walked up the stone steps. The crying got louder and louder as he made his way through the corridors. Opening a door he saw Silver Mist growling and snarling as the Shadow Goblin tried to get through her to Henry. Jefferson was in the corner holding baby Henry in one arm and holding a sword in one hand. His eyes were burning with anger for he remembered what this monster did to his daughter. "Shadow Goblin!" Lord Devin yelled. The monsterous beast turned toward him with a demonic grin. "You and I have unfinished business", Devin hissed flashing his sword.
"Oh are you upset because your precious Monica is gone. Would this be a bad time to tell you that she had a lovely scream", the Shadow Goblin cackled. Devin lunged at him with such anger as his sword slashed into the Shadow Goblin's arm. Shrieking out in pain his eyes turned black as he struck Devin with his claws.
"Get Henry out of here! I will deal with him!" Devin yelled as he dodged the Shadow Goblin's attack giving Silver Mist and Jefferson time to escape.
"You are only delaying the inevitable I will have that child's soul and all the other souls of the children. Terror and fear will reign supreme and I will be unstoppable", the Shadow Goblin cackled.
"Over my dead body", Lord Devin growled. The Shadow Goblin pounced on him and slashed into his chest. Blood poured down his body as the Shadow Goblin licked some of the blood off.
"Monica's blood was sweeter", the Shadow Goblin said with a grin. Growling with rage he kicked the creature off of him. The Shadow Goblin crashed in a wall having a bookshelf fall on top of him. Without hesitation Lord Devin grabbed the beast by the throat as a fireball formed in his hand.
"This is for Monica, you cold-hearted demon!" then with a cry of rage the Shadow Goblin burst into flames. Devon stood there in utter silence as white lights circled around him as the souls of all the children went back to their bodies. Jefferson was in the hallway when he saw his daughter Grace running toward him. Placing baby Henry in Lord Devin's arms he ran and scooped up his precious child and held her tightly in his arms. Lord Devin placed the baby back in his crib as a small smile came to his lips. Henry had settled down and soon drifted off to sleep. He was safe and Lord Devin had kept his promise to Monica. If only he could have her back in his arms once again.
"Devin", a voice called. Turning around standing before him was Monica alive and well. She ran to him and threw her arms around his neck. "I knew you could do it", she said with tears in her eyes.
"Oh Monica, my sweet Monica, I got you back", he cried. "I love you oh Monica I love you so much", he cried as tears fell from his face. He kissed her lips and held her tight. Determined not to lose her ever again, that was one promise he would not break.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review.
