Wish
Chapter: thirty-two
"Little Devil"
The wind blew through the barren Roads like a hurricane. Stephanie felt chills go up her back, and her hair was lifting from her shoulders. Seras had gone to an emergency once she got the call, unfortunately leavening Stephanie all by her lonesome. It was about dusk and the sky was turning dark fast. As she walked down the street she noticed lights flicker on and off in buildings, and the winds made the window shudders flail. She felt an ominous feeling and she knew something was going to happen. Dieing wasn't on her top priority, and she wanted to get back as soon as she could.
All of a sudden the wind picked up faster than before, leaves and small pebbles off the roads flew at Stephanie. She covered her eyes with her arm to shield dust and objects. What is with this wind? She asked herself. Unluckily dust managed to make it's way into her mouth, which caused her to go into a fit of coughing. She felt as though she was drowning in sand, and she hated it. Gahh, This has to all been a dream. She thought as she continued down the street.
"This is no dream." A voice echoed from behind Stephanie. Shocked, Stephanie swung around, her eyes wide. "A-ah." Was all she managed as her whole body started to shake. "It's Aion, but I believe you know this." He said with a grin. "I know you know me, as I know you Stephanie Hathaway." He said giving a laugh. Stephanie couldn't stop shaking; it wasn't a feeling of fear, but pure happiness. "You're real. You are really real." She stuttered making Aion laugh. He walked towards her, his hand reaching for a strand of her head. His other hand stroked her cheek. "Do you really think this isn't real?" He asked with a questionable glance. Stephanie replied with a simple shake of her head. "Good. Then you know you aren't dreaming." He said removing his hands. "I want to make you an offer Stephanie." He said turning so that his back was facing her. "I want you to come with me. And to help me with a task on my to-do list." He said waiting for her reply. Stephanie walked a couple steps toward him, still in shock.
"Y-yes, I want to help you." She said in a timid tone. He smiled and gave a bow, which caused Stephanie to jump slightly. "I am most grateful, little devil…"He told her grabbing her hand and giving it an abrupt kiss. "My little devil…" He continued lifting his head. Stephanie's heart was beating at an incredible pace by this time, and she felt like she would melt. These were the words she longed for Aion to say to her in person, but she never thought that she would actually see him. She knew she wasn't' dreaming, but it seemed so much like one. Aion gave a chuckle and released her hand from his grip. "You really are adorable aren't you." He said still laughing. "I'm glad you are so fond of me, and it's adorable the way your mind keeps fluttering with thoughts of me." He said pulling her toward him by each shoulder. Her eyes widened in confusion, but most of her didn't care about the confusion. "I can read your mind." He whispered in her ear. His hand trailed behind her head and he lifted her head to his face and gave her a kiss that she wished would have lasted forever.
After the pause, he released her, fingering her hair. "How would you like to have horns like a devil's? He asked, his hand still running through her hair. She loved the feeling of his touch, and she wanted him to know it to. Since he could read her mind all she had to do was think. "Yes, I'd like them." She told him closing her eyes; she couldn't explain the way she felt. He had a power over her that she couldn't' understand nor explain. "I need you to help me destroy Ali, Kaia, Emma, and Kirsten." He whispered to her. Stephanie's eyes flung open, and she backed away slightly, her hair slipping between his hands. "W-what… I can't do that, they are my friends. Why do you want to destroy my friends?" She implied shaking her head in confusion. "Ali said that you would say that." He chuckled a bit. "W-hy? You talked to Ali? I'm so confused." She muttered hands on the sides of her head. Aion's face made a serious smirk and he crossed his arms. "Stephanie, do you know what makes a devil? Greed, hate, anger, vengefulness, and desire. Now this is you're decision, and I hope you make the right one." He said his hand stroking her neck until he reached her forehead. "I will talk to you only once about your goal." He whispered lifting her hair from her shoulders. He pulled a black choker necklace with one red jewel in the middle and placed it gently around her neck. "I-I will go with you." She said silently as she started to fade from reality.
Blood spilled to the ground, and her screams echoed through the lit room. Joshua came down the stairs with weary eyes. So this was his errand? He told himself placing his hand to his bottom lip. The pain is one thing, but the power is another. He thought continuing to walk into the room. Sharp horns were on each side of Stephanie's head, one red jewel was placed in the middle of her forehead and two identical black stripes were engraved on each side of her face. The pain started to fade and so did her screams little by little. She wasn't' even aware of the people in the room. Aion silently walked over to Stephanie and bent down placing his hand on one of her horns. "Why have you come with me Stephanie? What's your purpose?" He asked as she flinched under his hand. " Small tears fell from her cheek and landed on the ground before them. "I-I gave up on life. "I wanted to be with you, to serve you. S-so I became a devil, for you. I w-want to be strong." She muttered her face placed firmly on the ground. Aion smiled and gave her a soft kiss on the forehead. "Your choice is yours to keep, my little devil." He said gently stroking the brim of her blood stained horns. There was a slight pause among the sinners as they gazed at the puddle of blood she was lying in. The most audible thing was muttered from her shaking body, and it was the last before she fell into sleep. "M-my friends w-won't live."