Chapter 25: Back In Hell
Blackheart wiped away a stray tear as he watched the portal separating him from Christine close. He would see her again. Nothing would stop him from keeping his promise to her. Nothing and no one. "You might as well forget her, Blackheart. She can't come down here or be your queen." He turned towards the voice, seething with anger.
"Perhaps. But what would you know? Just because we're from different worlds doesn't mean we can't be together. And you can't keep me down here forever… Father." Blackheart said that last word with pure hatred. Mephistopheles chuckled.
"Perhaps. Perhaps not." Blackheart sneered. He turned to where the portal had been.
"I will see her again. And nothing you can do will stop me." He heard a cane tap and footsteps walking away. "Nothing…" He heard Jake's light and airy footsteps enter the room.
"Hey, Black- oh." His smile faded when he saw Blackheart's angered expression. Even though his face burned with anger, his eyes betrayed his true feelings. "Can I help?"
"I want you to keep an eye on her for me. Protect her, keep her from harm." Jake nodded. "Bring me news of her if possible. I want to know how she's doing."
"Seriously, Blackie. When have I ever let you down?"
"Do you really want me to answer that?"
"Good point. Any messages for your lovely lady?" No response. Blackheart had already disappeared. "I hate it when he does that."