I enjoy writing this story as I got to explore Gabriel's and Kali's relationship much to the disgust of Cel. Feel free to review.
They say life is a precious gift and it's true. But I guess you only truly learn to appreciate the validity of this quote when you are having your life given to you as a present. Take it from my experience do not hack of Kali.
I found her making out with my uncle Gabe and yes it was gross. Those dark eyes were emotionless except for the blazing flames she shot whenever I entered the room. And this was only when I needed to. For example to grab a book of the shelf for Sam.
Now I don't want to deny my uncle's happiness but this two-faced, however many arms she is depicted of having (I can't be bothered to look her up on Google) evil cow was willing to kill my uncle just because he posed as Loki in order to test her theory of being able to smite Lucifer. Well good thing my uncle Gabe is a genius in disguise.
Ever since that horrific night when I thought I lost him forever I saved a special place for her in my heart. A place where the blood it receives is filled with loathing. We always send 'subtle' digs to each other. So when she dangerously says,
"Leave."
I could not resist reminding her of a promise I once made,
"Watch your tone you she-devil. Remember I swore that one day I would have your head on a spike."
Leaping from the couch where my uncle Gabe face palmed himself probably at my stupidity Kali approached me exuding confidence defined by the calm clicking of her red stilettos. I began to back away only to have perfectly, sharpened red nails grabs the front of my navy dress and yank me so her cool breath chilled my face.
"Listen here you pathetic excuse of a creature. If you ever threatened me again I will end you. I will claw out your heart, roast it with my flames and devour it in front of anyone who has ever had any contact with you, alive or dead. Do you heed me?" Kali spoke as if she were lecturing a small child, who did not know any better.
But I could feel the steam that was radiating from her and I knew it was not the lust that my uncle Gabe ignited when their lips had melted into each other.
"Charcoal clear," I croaked out trying to lighten the mood.
I was rewarded by a blow to the head that almost made me lose consciousness.
"I do not care for your jokes," Kali hissed as she walked back to sit next to my uncle.
"I can tell," I muttered as the room continued to dance like the flames of a flickering candle.
Gabe smiled at Kali and squeezed her knee lightly before coming over to me. Placing his hands on my shoulder I felt the pressure in my head leave. I grinned but he gave me a serious look, which translated as: you are seriously crossing the line here. Bracing myself for a lecture my back became rigid.
"Celeste. Be grateful," he whispered keeping his hands on my shoulders.
"For what?" I quietly exclaimed back.
"Be grateful that she just spared your life. I highly doubt you could overpower a Goddess and I don't care if you are immortal, you do not mouth of any form of God or Goddesses. Do you understand me?" he questioned his voice drifting like a wisp as he continued to speak in a hushed volume.
Pouting I nodded. He gave me a quick hug before sending me another all too familiar look. I don't know how to describe it but it basically means go to your room, you're grounded.
Still as I passed I could swear Kali sent me the start of a smile before her stony expression returned. Maybe she admired the way I stood up to her?
"Don't count on it," I heard her prim voice ring out as I continued to walk along the dark corridor to my bedroom.