Call To Darkness: The Assassins' Story

Chapter 17: The Allies In Dark Places

A group of devils returned to the castle that Destruction called home. They were his minions. The group were talking about their latest conquest. Darien was sitting in the shadows for the moment. Destruction went to sleep an hour ago leaving Darien to roam. The group of devils hadn't sensed or seen him but he listened to them. The darker half of himself had sent them out to recapture Anna. They had failed he saw. So he listened to their bragging.
(okay it won't matter who these devils are so I won't put he said that kind of stuff.)
No one told us that Anna was a hottie.
She won't be a hottie for much longer, the second growled.
She is carrying devil blood within her I'm told.
Who cares?
I heard the boss wanted her.
So? The bitch will be dead soon.
I doubt that were dragon will go down easily.
She'll die I guarantee it, the second hissed. My venom is the strongest here, and I nailed her good.
Where did you hit her? I only saw you slam into her.
I sliced up both sides. So they'll be five claw marks and within each mark is enough poison to knock out a few horses. So she'll be dead in no time. Were beast or not.
Darien was fuming. Destruction stirred at his counterparts reactions.
What is it Darien?'
You're minions didn't obey orders.'
How so?'
They were suppose to capture Annabelle unharmed.'
They didn't?'
They sentenced her to death.'
WHAT!'
That minion poisoned her.'
He could feel Destructions rage boiling over to match Dariens'. Do you have an antidote to this devil's venom?'
No but I will. I want Anna alive.'
She doesn't have much time though. His poison is swiftly killing her.'
Then we must hurry.'
Destruction leapt forward in a black blur and sliced the devil into a few pieces. The other few were standing there quivering.
Anna was to be unharmed, he growled. You failed me.
Sire he attacked her alone.
I will spare you then if you can find me an antidote as fast as you can.
You mean this? a female said seductively as she leaned against the wall.
Her hair was cut about shoulder length and it was dark brown. Her dark wings were fanned a bit. She had a cocky smirk on her face as she held up a dark liquid.
Are you sure that stuff will save her?
It will get rid of the poison my lord but won't help her get better.
The other devils scattered under their masters glare. Leaving the deviless and Destruction alone.
I want you to take that to her and make sure she lives or it will be your head next.
As you wish, she says.
She dipped into a mock bow and the same cocky smile belied the bow. Turning slightly she vanished. Destruction and Darien breathed a sigh of relief as the deviless left. They hoped she'd be there in time to save Anna.

Anna thrashed as a fever began. The crowd of dragons and their Masters and Mistresses had left not long ago. Lucian was bound hand and foot up in a room with Selena. They knew he wasn't himself so she was trying to figure out why that was. Ebony stayed with Anna. Dante and Virgil weren't allowed to stay in the room at her demanding. So they were out hunting for food at the store.
Ebony tried to calm her down by talking in soothing tone but Anna only thrashed harder. A gut feeling told her that there would be a lot of bruises forming on her skin once this was done. She was brought back from her thoughts by a savage kick to the stomach leaving the deviless winded.
she growled. If you weren't so sick I'd pound you.
she called out weakly.
He'll be back soon Anna hold on for him.

Yeah I'm here.
Ebony grabbed her hand as she sat on the side of the bed.
When I die for Lucian the power will go to you.

She thought Anna was delirious due to the poison.
When I die for sacrifice then the power will be handed to you little devil. But when (gasp cough pant) I die of murder Dante gets the power.
Is that what the Blood of Love and Life is?
Yes, it has specified who it goes to when I die. So that other devils can't take it.
Anna I don't understand.
The Blood of Love and Life indicated that my blood will be shed for the life of those I love.
But for Lucian?
He's under a spell.
Chaos or Destruction?
she breathed.
How can anyone but my father be darker than that?
Its possible. Your father fears him so he sent an angel Halfling to be your protector since he knew that I had the Blood of Love and Life.
Wait Angel Halfling?
she said weakly.
Her eyes were clouded. Suddenly a devil aura was felt in the room.
What do you want? Ebony growled.
Tsk, Tsk deviless Ebony. I was sent by Darien and Destruction to give her this antidote.

He may want Dante dead but Anna needs to live. His love for her makes him want to save her from this.
Won't a devil antidote kill her anyway?
What do you mean?
Anna is half angel.
I thought she was a wood elf?
So did everyone else but I guess not.
That explains that.

The poison no matter how great wouldn't make a wood elf that sick. They aren't of the light like that angels are. Not to mention the Earth would heal the sickness within her.
I don't...
Anna managed to kick her across the jaw. Ebony's eyes flashed hunter green for a second before they returned to normal.
You're going to owe me for this Annabelle, she growled.
She knew that if Anna died like this then Dante would get the power she held. This was murder. Not that she wanted the power anyway. Anna's life wasn't worth that power no matter how tempting.
I'll give it to her and see how it takes.
Ebony didn't want to make a decision unless Dante was present. He would know what to do. It was his mate's life on the line along with their child. Come on Ebony she'll die if you don't get it to her soon.
All right give it to her.
Anna began to thrash even harder as the deviless came near her. Ebony knew the devil wouldn't be able to get near enough to her to give it to her. So she took the antidote from the devil and sat near Anna's head.
Come on Anna this will help you.
Anna calmed down a fraction as if she had heard her. Opening the cork she helped her down it. The devil sat a few feet away from them in case Anna threw the small deviless. The reaction that they got was expected but more violent. Whimpering and whining were coming from Anna. Dante burst into the door having sensed the other unknown devil from the outside. He saw Ebony and the new devil trying to hold the now violently thrashing Anna down. Both of them were being kicked and punch and were loosing the battle badly. Pushing both aside he sat down and put his hands on Anna's shoulders and began to talk soothingly to her. Her thrashing calmed down a small bit. Dante laid down beside her and stroked her hair to calm her. Ebony motioned for the other deviless to follow her. Leaving Dante to keep Anna in this realm.
Are you going to stay? Ebony asked.
No, sorry. I have to return to my girlfriend.
Oh, I'm Ebony.
I'm Raven.
The deviless turned and vanished into the darkness of the place. Ebony was sure they'd see her again.

Lucian was standing on the roof staring off into nothingness. Selena came storming up to stand in front of him.
What the hell were you thinking trying to attack her?
He didn't answer her. Anna is part of this team Lucian and if she dies you'll die with her.
What would you care vampire?
I thought that love meant something.
A foolish emotion.
That's what the Lord preached about all the time Love, Lucian or have you forgotten that?
Love is what causes things to go bad.
Then why is it your sister's love for Anna stopped you dead in your tracks.
That was a fluke.
Some fluke. Ebony had you eating pavement.
He snorted and turned away. She knew he had a spell placed on him but his scent masked the true spell and what it did. Rage was washing through her so much and this wasn't the man she loved. Leaping forward she slammed her fist across his face. The shock registered on his face.
Snap out of it Lucian before I send you back to your father.

Lucifer himself.
Like you could succeed.
Don't be so sure.
The sad thing was the last devil she drained killed the donor. Simply because the blood was so intoxicating. She couldn't stand up strait for a few days. If she was going to kill him all she'd have to do is clamp down on his pulse point and let the sweet devil blood flow down her throat. However, she didn't want that.
What's the matter Selena? Afraid?
No, I want you to come with me to see something.
And that is?
Just come on or are you afraid?
She whistled. Shadow appeared not long after. Shadow we need to go to the Realm.
The dragon's head jerked back to stare at her.
Are you sure?

You're wasting that kind of power for him?

All right. Come on.
The both of them got on his back. (since Lucian hasn't bonded fully with his inner devil he can't use his wings) The dragon flew swiftly into the night. A blinding light engulfed them not long as they left. Shadow landed softly on the ground letting his passengers off. Laying down he was prepared to wait for them.
Come on Lucian.
The two of them walked through the dense forest. Lucian noticed this place was weird right off. The sun and moon both were in the sky still in each's full glory. They stood beside each other in harmony. Selena wasn't effected by the suns rays. They stopped into a clearing where a stone alter stood. It looked like a block with a bird bath in it.
What is this place?
Its the Realm of Truths. My sire placed this place in my care when she died.
What is this suppose to do?
Show you the truth.
What truth?
Remember when looking in here it will hit you really hard and lock you into a flashback but most times its never your own. The last person I brought here couldn't accept their truth and committed suicide.
That's nice to hear.
I hope you can accept yours Lucian to break the spell that's on you so Anna won't have to die. Dante doesn't need to loose a mate and a child.

You didn't know? Anna's pregnant.
There was some emotion in his eyes as if he was trying to care but something was stopping him. Selena without warning slammed his head into the water. Lucian trash to try and get free but Selena's grip was like steel. He fought until he couldn't fight anymore and went limp. Flash backs hit him with their full force.
(okay he will be living these memories as if they were his own. However some will be witnessed from the outside. I will separate flashbacks.)

Flashback

The scent of blood was heavy in the air. His/ whoever's memories he was in leapt towards the scent of blood. The distant scream of fear and pain drew him closer. What lay before him was a blood bath. Bodies lay scattered everywhere. The scent was sickening. Something drove him to walk amoung the bodies. A flash of red made him start and dart his eyes to where it had been. There in the shadows a figure dressed in red. It was a small boy, his son.
Dante get out of here! Find a silver dragon and protect her!
The boy ran and pain raced through his body. Looking down an arrow was protruding through his shoulder.

Lucian was thrust into darkness. Things flashed before his eyes until it came to a screeching halt. He felt like a bystander. This vision or what ever Anna stood before him. She was staring listlessly ahead as if staring through him. Even when time was still her pale white scales glittered under the moon's light. Her eyes were unblinking like a perfect predator.

That's what she is despite her angel blood Lucian.
He turned to face Selena. She had joined him to watch the sense unfold. Blood was everywhere along with everything else. They watched as Anna sat with Ebony as she passed away, and how Lucifer revived them and then made Anna give up her life to watch over twins that she didn't know.

Lucian was shocked and amazed. Then a few more flash backs flashed before his eyes. Then they ended back up at the alter.
Did you find your truths today?
I found nothing, he growled.
Still the spell speaks Lucian. Are you that weak you'll allow something like that cloud the opinion of the truth?
He was getting irritated by this vampiress cockiness.
You better watch it vampire, he growled.
Or what? You know we're asleep on the other side and Shadow could kill you in your sleep. I don't even think Lucifer will revive you this time. You're such a waste. Let me leave you with one of my memories.
Selena left the devil on the alter.

Flashback

A soft whisper graced past him. They were wings, silvery white like the snow in the moon light. The figure landed softly on a cliff face. The wind stirred the feathers and a few loose ones flew past him. The figure looked up at him one cat slitted amethyst eye stared back.
Destiny foretold by ancients will find that past in a devil true, Lucian.

End Flashback

Lucian woke up breathing heavily Selena was leaning over him.
Are you all right?
What was that?
One night not long after Anna met Dante I followed her to that cliff face to foretell my destiny Lucian.
What did she tell you?
She told me, My Destiny is foretold by ancients therefore I'd find myself within the son of the beast'. The question is Lucian what did she tell you?
(Lucian is the son of the beast. the son of darkness.)
Destiny foretold by ancients will find that past in a true devil, Lucian. She said my name as if she knew I was there even though it was your memory.
You see Anna is part angel and most time I suspect all angel. She only seeks to protect those she loves. That's what the Blood of Love and Life is. That need to sacrifice.
Lucian sat there for a moment thinking. A deep sigh escaped him and he felt light hearted. He felt like himself for once in a long time. She helped him up.
How did you know? About the spell I mean?
I've seen it twice before.

Both ended up committing suicide.
She turned away from him and got onto Shadow's back. Lucian got on behind her and they flew back to Devil May Cry.

(okay peoples another chapter under the belt. What do yah think? PLEASE READ AND REVIEW! PLEEAAASSSEEE.)