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Chpt1
Even though he had defeated the devils son, Manmon, and his 'sacrifice' had kept out of Hell, Constantine was wracked with guilt. Chas had found his way into his affections; the kid had a thirst for knowledge and was boisterous.
He shouldn't have brought him with him; he should have stayed adamant that Chas was not yet prepared for the work, but he couldn't have done it alone. The only consolation was that he knew Chas would be in Heaven, and not in the torturous pit of Hell.
Sitting in that quiet apartment, fidgeting with an empty match box, John craved a cigarette, but he pulled a piece of nicotine gum from his pocket and popped it in his mouth. There was a sharp knock on the door and he gladly dropped the box on the table to the door. Fixing his tie, he opened the door and did a double take.
'Chas?' he asked in disbelief
'Hi John. The big guy upstairs decided it wasn't my time to check in, so he sent me back. Said you'd need my help John.' The boy said his eyes glinting eagerly and he was surprised to find the usually very controlled Constantine threw his arms around him and pulled him into a hug.
'Man didn't know you'd be so happy to see me' Chas said with a smile. John quickly moved back and looked slightly uncomfortable.
'Yeah well, I …. Get inside and quit crowding up the hallway.'
The two moved into the flat 'So what are you working on now boss, anything I can help with' the boy asked eagerly.
'Nothing. I've been taking a break.' He said, once again craving a cigarette.
'What? Yeah right, John seriously what are you working on, since when do you get a break? I mean you usually don't get two hours without some bad ass angry demon attacking you, never mind two weeks. Don't hold out on me.' The boy rambled. John sighed heavily.
'Yeah well, they must be having a break too. It's been quite Chas, nothing has bothered me since…' he said with a blatant shrug.
A movement at the window caught Chas' attention.
'Yeah well I think your break is about to be cut short' he said with a self satisfied grin. John gave him a 'are you for real' look. In response Chas chirpily said 'Don't say I didn't warn you'
It was at that moment, as if on cue, the front door to the apartment, a few feet away from them blasted open.
Well what do you think? I'll try and get more up before the weekend and I'll try to make it longer.
