Chapter 9: The Pains of Waiting

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Van leapt from roof top to roof top in great strides. He let his mind wander.
Ariana called softly.
He didn't answer her. It seemed as if he was in a trance.

The boy still remained quiet. That snapped her reserves of patience. Letting her anger go she slapped her mate across the face. He came to a skidding halt at the end of the building.
What was that for? he demanded harshly.
Put me down, she demanded angrily.
Her pupils were shifting color. His past memories supplied that danger was coming for him if he didn't settle down. So he sat her down carefully.
I tried to stay sane for 200 years but I couldn't in the end even when you were reborn. I wanted it to end.
Changing swiftly into Kit she leapt to the next roof top and to the next and so on. Before Van could even try to go after her she was gone.
Smooth move, Van, a familiar deep voice said.
Not now Aries, he said in dejection.
You're pathetic. You've been waiting for something for your entire life and you weren't even conscious to know what it is. Here she stands before you opening up her heart to you again VIRGIL SPARDA and you slap her down.
I didn't...
Your silence scared her Virgil.
It's Van, Aries, he snapped angrily.
I am her father, and I worry about her. You were to be her destined mate yet you deny the fact once you learned she tried to end her life but seducing another. The bond reacts like that Virgil. If she were to bond with another that would basically put and end to her sad existence.
I was alive why couldn't she wait?
Because Virgil. You were there but then again not there. Let me show you the damage that was done.
He grabbed hold of the young demi-human. He clamped his mind down with Van's to show him the pain and suffering that was the wait his mate had to endure without him.

Flashback

6 Years after Virgil's death

Van and Aries watched from the corner closet to Ariana. They were ghosts to these visions so no one could see them.

Ariana sat in a heavily crowded bar watching for nothing in particular. The air was thick with sweat, alcohol, and cigarette smoke. It was irritating all of her senses but she stayed despite knowing that. She sat there nursing a half empty bottle of beer. A man sat beside her.
Hey sweet thing can I buy you a drink?
she said as she turned away.
That was wasn't a request.
Sir, go away.
I'd accept that drink before I have to get nasty.
The Demi-goddess doesn't want your help, a familiar cocky voice said from behind them.
Buzz off buster, the drunk man said.
The lady doesn't want your attentions sir, because she's my brother's wife.
The man backed off all be it reluctantly.
Why are you here Dante?
To find you.
Leave me alone Dante I don't want company.
I don't give a shit. You've been running long enough.
What do you know about running? I've lost everything. My daughter, my husband.
Ariana you must live for them.
They were my life. I have nothing left.
I know what running is Ariana I do it every day. I covering my running by fighting.
If I was to fight it would only be in vain.
Vain attempts it maybe, but at least you'll attempt it.
Thank you brother, she said quietly as she got up and headed towards home.
outside...

The man that had she denied was stalking her down the dark street. Ariana knew he was there but he wasn't a threat. Dante was following her too. This was irrating. Finally letting her reserves snap she whipped around with her wings fanned out. The man let out a shreik and passed out. Ariana blinked a few times in confusion tilting her head to the side.
That was fast, she commented as she shrugged her shoulders and walked away leaving the unconcious man where he lay.

100 years later.

Another demon fell under her blade as she sliced through the devil's attempts to conquer heaven. She had been fighting this battle for 10 years and yet she still fell into despair when the night was silent. On nights like those the devil would come to her and tempt her with what she wanted most. This was one such night.
Come Ariana give into me and I'll give you what you desire, the devil whispered in her ear.
she said quietly.
She wished it was that simple yet it wasn't, and she knew that. Her heart contracted painfully at the thoughts.
Come on Ariana. He's been waiting for you.
As much as I love them you cannot use them against me.
One day you will crumble and I will be there to laugh when you fall.
Then so be it.
The Devil vanished from the area.
Are you okay Ariana? a familiar female voice asked.
Yeah Silver. Just an idiot trying to convince me to turn from the light. (Silver is a descendent of Dante.)
I'm afraid for you Ariana one of these days you won't be able to resist.
The day I do, I'll be insane and unable to live on.
Ariana from what you've told me you're almost there.
Don't be ridiculous Silver. By the time I crack he'll already exist again.
Be careful anyway Ariana.
Don't worry so much Silver.
Ariana sat there thinking about the day to come when mates would be reunited again.

81 years later...

Ariana had finally had it. Her reserved strength had finally snapped. She knew the only way to end it. Virgil was near by and alive. She felt his heartbeat every time she centered her mind on her mate. This action she was about to take would cost her, her existance in the world. He would feel it she knew but at this point it was better for him to move on then search for a mate that is so shattered.
That night she went hunting. The demon she found knew her name and was one of the few that would like to see the Great Ariana Aries fall to her knees. And fall she did. That night the demon tried to take her but the guilt of what was to come caused a vast amount of blood to be shed that night. The two fought till only Ariana stood battered and bleeding. Crashing to her knees she screamed to the heavens in rage.
I've waited 187 years for this and you condeme me to live!
She leaned forward until her head touch the cool stone of the floor. Wait for me beloved.
Looking up slowly her eyes glittered with rage and determination.

End Flashbacks

Aries let go of the stunned boy.
Now you see what she suffered through waiting for you.
I never...
You weren't meant to. That was part of the deal. You've been given a second chance to live the life you wanted so don't screw it up.
You're faith in me is amazing, Van said sarcastically.
I try. Seriously don't pass up this chance lightly trouble lurks around ever corner.
Aries vanished before Van could say a thing to him. Van only shrugged and headed towards where he knew Ariana to be. A place that was probably in ruins by now, Aries Island.

Next Chapter: Home Sweet Home

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