Innocence
Chapter 16 The truth of a half breed
AN: Hey everyone this is the FINAL chapter! Thank you all for reviewing and keeping this fic going. Thank you all for putting up with my stupid grammar and spelling mistakes. I know this fic has been quite bitty at times, jumping from Gaia's POV to the third person and back again… Anyway I hope you all enjoyed it and hopefully I'll have a sequel for you soon! Bye bye.
"Okay where would he go… think!" Chas said running from the bathroom trying to find something.
"To see Gabriel… He's setting the whole thing up." I answered following his into the lounge.
"What're you lookin for"
"My key's, we'll take the cab it's quicker"
"Chas… Who's cab is it anyway?" I asked a smile plastered on my face momentarily forgetting all my worries.
I was disrupted from my thoughts, there was a loud knock at the door.
John! But why would John knock?
I ran to the door throwing it open and wishing for the best.
"Murphy?" I said in confusion.
"Luceria… I'm so fuckin sorry but I couldn't say anything you know I couldn't! It's just got so out of hand. He can't treat you like this it's not fair"
"Okay… Murph hunny you're making no sense"
"Yes, I am Luceria just let me in we might not have a lot of time"
Murphy pushed passed me taking a seat on the couch.
"Gaia, he's a demon! Gaia this guys a fucking half breed"
I smiled again. It didn't matter how messed up things where, how far I was from normal! Chas always seemed to make the goofy remarks I needed to keep me sane.
"So Murphy what's the story huh? What's the hub bub? Well? Look we're in a bit of a hurry so either spit it out or get out!" I said irritably.
"Luceria… I know everything. I know about the prophecy Gabriel made, how it isn't all true. I know what Lucifer is planing and I know that Constantine doesn't have to sell his soul to save you"
I sat in shock. John doesn't need to do this… "Wait a minute what? The prophecy isn't true?" Chas asked.
"No, it is true. Listen. Gabriel made a prophecy predicting a very powerful being would be born to a fallen angel, a person of God turned evil, that person would be Lucifer. At first your father thought Mammon was this person but after meeting with Gabriel he discovered otherwise"
"Gabriel? Why would an angel help the devil?" I asked in confusion.
"Let me finish it gets a whole lot worse. Right well… Yeah. Gabriel told Satan that the powerful being he prophesied would be female and that she would be powerful. She would have the ability to go far. Lucifer was overjoyed, a powerful daughter wasn't as good as a boy but it would do. Everything didn't turn out as he'd planed. Merisier fell pregnant with a baby girl, but there were complications. Merisier's personality changed, she loathed Hell and wished for nothing but a normal life of Earth. Once you were born your father hired a shaman to 'read' you, find out what was wrong. Nothing you were a perfect, healthy HUMAN baby girl. You weren't a demon, you were human which meant you were born good. You could have easily been turned evil Luceria it was only a matter of breaking you, tearing your humanity from you kicking and screaming! But Lucifer had other plans. He's been planing this from the very beginning, the second you were born"
"Jesus. So why didn't he just keep me use my powers after I was evil create hell on earth through me"
"He underestimated your powers Luceria. He knew you were powerful but had no idea you were capable of taking over heaven and earth. Lets just say he forgot to do his homework… Or someone forgot to inform him. John Constantine has always been on his mind, ever since his suicide years previously he still ached for him. He wants John and can't wait for an eternity with him… You were his perfect little plan something not even the great John Constantine could resist. A poor little, frightened girl terrified… Afraid she may be going insane, afraid there is something terribly wrong with her. Plagued with dreams full of darkness and decay, the devil's unwanted child… You of course would naturally go to John the demon hunter and exorcist known so well in Los Angeles, in the world. He wanted John and knew that by giving you up he could accomplish this"
"Why? Why would he do that? What, he wants John more than his 'powerful' daughter? If I'm so powerful why would he do that? Even if he didn't know I could end the bloody world"
"I have no idea Luceria, the guys warped. Any ways, Merisier had no idea what he was planning. She didn't know you could be turned she thought Lucifer would kill you. Lucifer made me swear not to tell her, he's my master I couldn't refuse. He told me to try and persuade her to send me to earth to persuade her it was your only option, your only hope for survival. So you were sent to earth, I was to follow you make sure your life was miserable. That's what I did, I made your life miserable an I'm sorry"
"So I'm just a plan? A way to get to Constantine? Is that how much I mean to him"
"Luceria he's the devil you can't expect anything from him except evil." Murphy said sadly.
"There's more. Gabriel made a deal with him. He said that he would get him Constantine but for a price… Gabriel's fed up being a half breed only being able to influence, he wants more. Gabriel used to be God's greatest angel, pure and good but lately he's been bored… He wants more. Satan has promised him one thing for delivering him John's soul on a silver platter. He will turn him into an angel of death. He will be able to kill. He will be stronger and more powerful but he will no longer be welcome in God's house. An angel of death is the creation of the devil, a way for him to get more souls. They prey on the sick and hopeless not only influencing them but forcing them to do things against their will and after they find no more use for the poor souls they send them to hell"
"Yeah but that doesn't explain why John doesn't need to sell his soul. Gabriel told me that if he did there would be a slip in the balance, more evil than good stopping me from turning evil"
"Luceria that's a pack of god damn lies. It's all bullshit! You can only turn evil if you allow it. You are naturally good, all human's are born that way. The only way for you to turn truly evil is to give up hope, to give up God. You were never a threat Luceria, not while you remained a catholic, not while you had John and Chas"
I sat for a while not sure what to say. How do I react to this new information? How? I was never a threat… "Oh fuck! Murphy John he's gone! He's probably with Gabriel now!" I screamed in a panic.
"Gaia John doesn't have to do this… We gotta go! We gotta help him before it's too late!" Chas said.
He was nearly there. Only another few blocks and he would be standing at the gates of Hell. His destination was the library where Gabriel resided. John had made up his mind long ago. He was going to hell whether he liked it or not. He could just about stand demons possessing humans but Gaia turning evil and destroying everything was going too far. Hell that kid was good she always had people's best intentions at heart and the thought of her doing these things was overwhelming. No, he would rather go to Hell now for an eternity than have anything like that happen. He would be ripped apart in brutal agony over and over by Satan himself. Half the population of Hell was put there by him and he was sure they wouldn't thank him for it. Most people would think half breeds would like to go back to hell after all it was there home like heaven is to angels, but if you're sent back you're seen as a failure especially to the devil. You are no longer the one dishing out the torture but are on the receiving end… Yep Lucifer was real nice to his subjects.
John looked up shocked to find himself standing at the foot of those familiar stairs leading into the library within. He knew what awaited him and he was scared. The great John Constantine was finally afraid god this was embarrassing. He put his fears aside, took a deep breath and entered the vast space within.
It was empty. The last remaining rays of sunlight streamed in casting an angelic glow around his face. Gabriel was no where to be seen but John knew exactly where to find him.
There was a small chapel at the back of the building, not many Catholic's prayed there… It was very old practically falling apart but John thought it was rather charming.
Upon entering John thought he was alone it was silent not even the faint singing of birds could be heard. The dark polished oak benches were all empty save one.
"Gabriel." John whispered continuing towards the angel.
"John, dear so glad you could make it." He said.
John could only see his back… But if he could only see his face. A huge grin covered it, his eyes evil slits.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world." John spat back getting closer and closer.
Gabriel rose, fanning his wings out behind him. He strutted towards John like a proud peacock seducing it's mate.
"Where is he"
"Lucifer will be here shortly, he had business to attend to elsewhere and sends you his apologies"
"I bet he does." John said taking a seat on a nearby bench.
"You know what this will entail?" Gabriel asked compassionately.
"I sign my name, using my own blood of course on a contract forged by the devil himself in the fiery pits of hell locking me in an undoable pact which says I give my soul willingly to Satan to do with as he will. I've done my homework Gabriel"
"Impressive Mr Constantine of course I expected nothing less from you. Ah… Here he comes"
John looked down towards his feet asking God for the strength to go through with this to help him save Gaia and the world.
"God can't help you now John, your MINE!" Lucifer spat.
John laughed loudly.
"You always were a mind reader… But I'm not yours yet"
"True true very true Mr Constantine, what say we get this over and done with as quickly as possible"
"Sure why not"
"There are just a few procedures that must be followed." Gabriel returned.
"I am to bear witness to John Constantine; number 559,684,326 who has the intention on selling his soul to the dark lord at the price of…" Gabriel stopped.
"What is your price Mr Constantine"
"To stop Gaia turning evil"
"John John you will achieve that as soon as I remove your sorry ass from this place…"
John raised an eyebrow unaware of this fact.
"It's the balance John I don't make the rules" He smirked.
"You must sell your soul for this to be binding to simply give your soul wouldn't stop you from leaving." Gabriel explained.
"Fine… I want Chas and Gaia to be left in peace. No more half breed pieces of shit fucking up there life's. I want them to be okay"
Lucifer thought for a second.
"Done"
"Good let me continue…" Gabriel started trying to remember his place. He nodded slightly then continued.
"Who has the intention on selling his soul to the dark lord at the price of Chas Kramer and Gaia Katims to be safe from the influence of demon half breeds interfering with their life's. I hear by certify this is a just and fair exchange where both parties are sure of the consequences of their actions"
"You have to cut your hand, draw a few drops of blood and use this quill to sign on this scroll. The document will be binding, there are no loop holes and so cannot be destroyed… Do you understand"
"Yes." John sighed taking the knife from Gabriel.
The look on Lucifer's face was enough to make him sick. He looked as if all his birthdays had come at once, smug asshole.
He slowly cut a gash into his left hand pausing to let the blood pool at the surface. Gabriel then handed him the black feathered quill which he dipped into the blood… Meanwhile, Gabriel was chanting as he slowly said goodbye to his freedom.
"Suus animus vadum progressio in Abyssus savoured per atrum senior quisnam takes is volutarie, Is vadum teneo torqueo ut is penetro igneus porta nunquam iterum video vidi visum lumen, Dat suus vita volutarie ut cado angelus, Quod mos pro totus infinitio subsisto in Abyssus"
John raised the quill above the scroll taking a deep breath ready for the torment that awaited him…
We had just pilled into Chas' cab and I was terrified. John was about to give his soul to Satan needlessly! My stomach was in knots I felt with every bump the contents of it rising further and further up.
"Chas dive faster"
"Gaia I'm going as fast as I can"
"Chas please…"
Chas nodded. He knew exactly what I was saying. He had known John longer than me they were close even though John didn't show it very often.
"If he does sell his soul… If we're too late…" I started "Gaia! Don't think that way!" Chas interrupted me tears forming in his eyes.
"No, Chas I need to know… Is there anyway to save him"
"Once a soul is bought it cannot be retrieved. The only way you could get it back is if the person who bought it agrees to sell it. But I don't think Lucifer will give up John's soul not for anything"
"Shit. What if I kill him? What if I somehow manage it? Will I be able to get it back?" I asked again praying for something, anything.
"Your grasping at straws! If you killed him it wouldn't do any good! In fact it would do harm… Once the bearer of the souls dies, all the souls are destroyed. The contact binding them together is fool proof"
"Jesus Chas drive FASTER!" I said slamming my foot on the accelerator.
"Gaia getting us all killed isn't gonna do any good! Chas said in frustration fighting to maintain control of the car.
I didn't care I would get to John even if it killed me!
"Luceria stop." Murphy said softy.
"We're here." I said removing my foot from Chas' now slightly crushed one.
"Sorry." I said.
"S'okay."
I ran as fast as I could taking the stairs three at a time. I needed to get to John… I had to save him.
Inside the library was empty… I closed my eyes. Think Gaia think!
The church… I remember there was a small chapel at the back I'd been to it as a child.
"Chas, Murphy hurry!" I screamed running towards it.
I burst through the door… (dun dun dun! Sorry ppl couldn't resist)
"JOHN!" I was too late.
I could see the scene in front of me yet it didn't really register.
"Gaia…" John whispered.
He was in Lucifer's grasp being dragged towards a swirling vortex of red hot flames.
"Ha ha ha, your too late bitch. He's mine for all eternity!" Lucifer practically sang.
"John no… It was a lie! Everything Gabriel told you was a lie! I can't turn evil unless I want to, unless I give up God… I never will John never"
The look on John's face will stay with me long after I'm gone, his face twisted into fear, regret, sorrow, terror. "It's too late." He choked.
There was no way he could hide his emotion his throat was clogged as he tried desperately to hold back the tears.
"I'm sorry." I whimpered giving in.
The tears streamed down my face as I stood motionless staring into the terror filled eyes of John.
"Shit! Fuck no, John!" Chas screamed running towards his friend.
"Touching." Gabriel laughed.
He held up his hand throwing Chas violently back. My heart leaped as I heard the crack of his body connecting with solid concrete.
"Well, I'd love to stay but I'm in a hurry. I've got a new toy I'm DYING to sample!" Lucifer sneered moving just inches away from the vortex threatening to swallow John whole.
"Buh bye"
"NOOOOO!" I screamed.
I watched in horror as John disappeared pulled helplessly by Lucifer into the dark depths of Hell.
I fell to my knee's over powered by emotion. I couldn't breathe my heart had stopped. John was gone. I had failed him. I was responsible and I felt like I was dying.
My eyes clouded over in pain as the tears flew in floods of salty streams. It took me almost five minuets to realise someone was saying my name shaking me lightly.
"Luceria! Luceria! GAIA"
I snapped out of it turning to see Murphy looking extremely troubled.
"It's Chas, I can't find a pulse…"
THE END
This is the chant Gabriel was saying. Not sure how good the translation is but this is what it means.
'His soul shall progress into Hell savoured by the dark lord who takes it willingly,
He shall know torment as he enters the fiery gates never again to see the light of day,
He gives his life willingly to the fallen angel,
And will for all eternity remain in Hell.'
