Lucy chapter 31
The further forward the two walk, side by side, the darker and hotter it gets. Goku is struggling, the dry acrid air doing nothing to sooth his already blistered skin.
"Whys it so hot?" He asks with a raspy voice
"Were in hell, bozo, of course its fucking hot," Lucy snaps back shifting Vegeta in her arms to try and make him look more comfortable
"well the other levels weren't like this," Goku points out wiping the sweat from his fore head with the back of his hand
"What is this level anyway?" he asks, he doesn't know much about heaven or hell, I mean sure he has been to heaven a few times for various reasons, but he has mostly avoided hell, and after seeing it today he hopes he can avoid it forever after this. It's the worst place he has ever been. And making it even worse is watching the tender way Lucy cradles Vegeta in her arms, the loving way she looks at him. every few minuits she is fussing over him, wiping the sweat from his head or brushing his hair away from his eyes. She really loves him, and Goku hates it. He understands it completely, and though he doesn't like to admit it he knows she would have treated him like the king that he is, she would have given him everything he ever wanted, eternal life in luxury, all the power he could ever dream of, she would love him eternally, but Goku is taking all that away. He knows he can't offer Vegeta half of what she can, he can't make him anymore powerful, he can't make him a king, but he can love him. and he will love him, he will love him without conditions, he will love every part of the angry sleeping man in her arms. He will love his attitude, even when it stinks and is annoying as anything. He will love his sharp intellect and even sharper tongue, he will love his flawless body and his totally flawed mind. His looks, his movements, his mannerisms. Goku would love them all, forever.
"this circle is heresy, shouldn't 'ave too much of an effect on Vegeta, but it's hot as fuck down here and we need to move fast coz I wanna get 'im through the next circle, violence, before he wakes up, wont be fun getting 'im through that circle awake," she tells him without slowing her fast pace.
Goku can barely keep up with her in his state, his body needs to rest, but he keeps moving, keeps pressing forward, he isn't sure he could deal with a violent Vegeta right now, just gotta hope he stays asleep.
Sweat pours from his head and his breathing comes in gasps and wheezes
"Are ya ok?" Lucy snaps, an impatient tone to her voice, she really doesn't want to have to stop for this idiot
"Shall I go on ahead and wait for ya on the other side of violence?" she suggests
"No, I'm fine," Goku insists even though he isn't really fine at all, the heat is intense, he feels as though his skin in sinjing, but he can't leave Vegeta with Lucy, what if something happened to them. He looks down at his sleeping husband, his face is covered with sweat too, and his cheeks are bright red. He is surprised he can sleep through all the noise.
Screams fill the air, up ahead there is a huge flaming pit, its fiery depths filled with people violently trying to escape the flames, thousands upon thousands of people burning in the massive hole, they fight and push trying to escape the scorching heat but each time anyone gets even half out they are pushed back in to burn once more by a amazing creature. While the demons here aren't half as scary as the monstrosities from purgatory, and nowhere near as disgusting as the worm monster from gluttony, they are still pretty breathtaking. They are humanoid in shape, taking the form of a beautiful woman, their skin is red, the exact same red as the burnt flesh of the people they guard, and covered in scales that shine in the light of the fire that burns from their wings. Their eyes and hair are black and lifeless, and they laugh like banshees as they kick the poor souls back into their torturous prison.
Goku stares on in horror at the display, he doesn't actually know what heresy is but surely it can't be worth this, there must be a better way than this. Lucy can't help but feel for the guy. She is used to this kind of scene, this is her home, but she can see its affecting Goku in a bad way. He wants to help people and he just can't. This is the way of the world and no one can change that except the big guy upstairs and he has the attitude of if it's not broken don't fix. This is hell, and this is the way it's always gonna be
"Stop looking, lets move faster," Lucy says gently, letting go of vegeta with one hand to gently pull on Goku's elbow. Goku doesn't answer, he just nods and looks the other way, pretending he can't hear the cries for help and the agonised screams. His face is a picture of devastation, Lucy feels she should enjoy this look on his face, she should love to see the man who is destroying her future broken and sad, but she doesn't. it's heart-breaking to watch and she wishes she had her power back, so she could shield him from this.
They quicken their pace and she is pleased when they see the other side of the circle come into view, they are getting deep into hell now and she is starting to feel more and more nervous with every step she takes, surely Azazel isn't going to let them, escape this easy, he is bound to turn up somewhere.
The end of this circle has a gigantic gold door with two fire demons standing by it
"Are they gonna stop us going through the door?" Goku asks, hoping he isn't gonna have to fight again already
"Nah, they know none of us belong in ere we aint heretics, they should let us pass no problem as long as Azazel aint told em not to,"
Lucy strides confidently over to the two demon women who eye her suspiciously
"Princess Lucy, what brings you to these parts?" one of them asks, they obviously haven't been told what's going on, that's a good thing.
"I'm escorting this man to treachery," she lies smoothly. The demons nod and cast evil glares at Goku as he passes through the doors that they hold open. Lucy strides through, Goku close behind her
"Well that was easy," She says smiling at Goku, now all we have to do is get through this circle without Vegeta waking up.
As if on cue Vegeta lets out a groan from in her arms and his head turns to the side
"Go fast," She instructs and they both start to run, she tries her best to keep Vegeta steady in her arms but the faster she runs the more he is jolted about by her movements. His eyes start to flicker open and an angry scowl spreads across his face
"Let me sleep," He mutters under his breath in a way that even amidst all this mayhem Lucy can't help but find completely adorable. He is just too cute. They speed as fast as their legs can carry then past a lake of boiling blood, filled to the brim with people, boiling for all eternity in the scarlet fluid.
His eyes finally open and he glares up at Lucy, a confused yet still murderous expression on his face.
"Kakarot, we have a problem," she calls, smiling at Vegeta and stroking his hair trying to make him stay calm.
"Put me down," Vegeta snaps, struggling in Lucy's arms. She does as he asks and places his feet gently on the floor
"How ya feeling hun?" she asks softly
"Like shit," Vegeta snaps back at her "What happened?" he asks groggily, a scowl forming on his beautiful features as he looks around and takes in the chaos around him. oh yes! He remembers now, he's still in hell. He lets out an angry little huff and folds his arms across his chest
"What circle is this? Why do I feel like beating the fuck out of someone?" he spits, stomping over to Goku and snatching up his lovers' hand as they keep moving forward, they all know there is no time to stand and chat.
"This is violence hun, an I'm a little surprised ya aint trying the punch me or 'im to be honest, how ya controlling that urge?"
"Hahaha, controlling the urge to punch Kakarot is second nature to me, I've been doing it for as long as I've known him. This circle will be a walk in the park," He laughs and confidently strides forward, paying no mind to the millions upon millions of people drowning in boiling blood for all of eternity, the gurgling screams of agony that ring through the air around them. Vegeta can't keep the small smile from his face, this place makes him feel so murderous that he almost enjoys the sound of their torture, he half wishes it were himself causing those blood curdling screams, oh how he misses the days when he could be the cause of such torment, when he could kill whole civilisations without a glimmer of remorse. The feeling of power as you take the life of another being. The bloodlust was strong inside him, it was taking all of his self-restraint to keep him from attacking one of his companions. He wasn't feeling angry, oh no he was perfectly calm, he just couldn't hold back the urge to tear Kakarot's head clean off his body, he wanted to feel the blood splatter on his face, see the light fade from his husband's eyes, he craved that, he needed to destroy something.
"move faster bubs we really don't want a run in with one of the guards before we reach Geryon" Lucy says, speeding her step a little hoping that Vegeta will follow suit, he doesn't.
"What are the guards down here like?" ha asks, his eyes moving from left to right, searching out a guard as a plan forms in his mind which is consumed with violent thoughts, how fun it would be to find a guard and rip them limb from limb, to watch as they bleed. Vegeta's smile widens even more. He is hoping very much that they run into a guard.
"They aint pretty, kinda like half man half horse things but they are propa strong," Lucy explains
"A little like that over there?" Goku asks pointing to the enormous creature that just came into view ahead of them
"Ah fuck" Lucy exclaims seeing the guard look straight in their direction, she is about to tell the others to run for it, they weren't too far away from Geryon, who would take them down to the next level and Goku seemed in no shape for a fight. Before any words could leave her lips, an excited roar filled the air. Vegeta who had been stood calmly at Goku's side was flying at top speed towards the thing, his teeth bared an ugly half smile half snarl, even with this gnarly expression he looked so sexy Lucy could barely take her eyes off him
"Vegeta we aint got time for that," she shouts after him, knowing she will be ignored.
The guard sees Vegeta hurtling towards him and hardens himself ready for a fight, he hasn't had to do any real guarding for a very long time and is feeling quite excited at the prospect of a good fight, he whole reason he wanted to be a guard in hell was to get some excitement, he wanted adventure and danger. To be honest after the first few hundred years hell becomes kind of…dull. Day in day out guarding the same pit of violent creatures, trying to escape the same pit in the same place. Its boring now. the job just isn't all it was cracked up to be, I mean he has a laugh with the other guards, its always entertaining when a few beautiful fire demons pop in from heresy next door for some fun, but all in all the job had gotten monotonous.
This however was new. In all his years he had never been attacked by one of the prisoners, especially not one this strong. For a moment he wondered if he should fight back, since this guy wasn't in the pit and seemed to be being escorted by none other than princess Lucy, but he decided ah what the fuck. He needs a good fight and how much trouble can he actually get in? what they gonna do, kill him? he's already dead. Sack him? fine he wouldn't mind finding a new job. He braces himself ready for a ruck.
Their bodies collide, causing a thunderous book to echo through the cavernous space, bouncing off the walls making every creature in hell pause for the briefest of moments. Azazel heard the sound and smiled, they were close, he wouldn't have to wait much longer and from the sounds of it they would be in no fit state to fight him.
Vegeta rains blows down on the huge creature who is shocked by the strength of this small human, he has never been hurt by a prisoner before. he puts up his best fight, blocking when he can and striking back with powerful hooves whenever the small guy gives him even the slightest break. But its no good, he knows he will lose this fight, if you could even call it that, this was more of a battering than a fight, how would he ever live this down. another heavy punch connects with his face, he is sure he feels a few teeth loosening. He has no choice, he calls out to the other guards for help just as his legs give way beneath him and he lowers himself to the ground, his body weak, his head pounding. He hears the hooves of the other guards fast approaching and is pleased when the fists stop. He looks up expecting to see his mates but instead sees princess Lucy holding the guy back, her hair glowing like embers, her eyes nearly, but not quite black. For her to have to transform to hold him down he must be super strong, maybe it wasn't such a great idea to fight him in the first place, the guard thinks sadly to himself
"We ave to get the fuck out of ere, we aint got time for this shit," Lucy screams over the sound of rushing hooves to Goku, who follows close behind. Vegeta isn't putting up much of a fight, he did toughly enjoy beating up the horse man, but he knows they are on a tight schedule.
"well that was enjoyable," he laughs to himself
"Glad ya aving a good time but can we run fast now," Lucy says, her tone dripping with sarcasm
"Ha-ha sure," Vegeta answers and runs by her side.
Goku is struggling to keep up. He doesn't want to admit it, but his body is not recovering well, Vegeta really messed him up. He limps along at top speed, hoping that he can rest at least a little soon. He feels the ground shake and sees what appears to be the rocks up ahead moving, he opens his mouth to speak but Vegeta beats him too it
"What the fuck is that?" he shouts. The hooves following behind them come to a quick halt as they see the huge thing up ahead
"That is Geryon, our ride through the next level" Lucy explains rushing forward and waving her arm to get the creatures attention.
huge wings unfurl and the head and arms of a giant with the body of a gigantic serpent become visible, he turns to look at them as the approach. His voice is loud and clear, like that of a news reader and not what Vegeta was expecting at all
"What brings you here?" he asks
"Please take us to the last circle, Geryon, your assistance would be most appreciated," Lucy says, her voice almost as clear as his, both Goku and Vegeta look at her in surprise. Vegeta had heard her speak like this just once before, when she told him of her feelings for him. he liked it when she spoke like this, this voice sounded like a queen, a powerful, strong woman. He couldn't help but find it attractive. He found himself watching her lips as she spoke
"I need to get these men safely to the other side, without your help my task will be greatly difficult," She continued
Goku watches Vegeta as he stares at Lucy. He can see the adoration etched all over his face and he hates it, he hates the way Vegeta looks at her, the way he talks about her, he can see why, she is beautiful but that doesn't make him hate it any less. Vegeta must feel Goku's eyes on him and he glances round, realising he has been caught staring he sheepishly moves his eyes to the ground. He can't help it can he? I mean its not like he was planning on running off with her or anything he just finds her hot, Goku really has nothing to worry about, Vegeta's heart would always belong to him.
"Climb on, I will take you as far as the gates of treachery," Geryon answers and Lucy thanks him. the all climb onto the back of the large guy
"Hold on tight," Lucy shouts. Vegeta makes sure he sits close behind Goku and wraps his arms tightly round his husband's waist, he doesn't want him doubting their love. Vegeta wants only him.