Chapter 15: Payback's a Bitch! Part 1 (Abel, Cain then Abel's POV)

We arrived at the Vatican around noon, for we left the Empire early, bidding Seth and the others goodbye. The Cardinal was waiting with us with a smile. I was happy to be back at one of the places I called home but Cain looked uneasy.

"Welcome home Father Nightroad and Father Nightlord." The Cardinal said as she led us inside. "Father Nightlord, are you ready to serve?"

"Like I have a choice, lady?" He asked. I had to hold back my laugh. Poor Cain, he was in for a ride! Catherina looked away for a moment and composed herself. She looked at us and after leading us to room with double doors she stopped.

"Father Nightroad, you and Father Nightlord will share these accommodations. Bear in mind of the vows you both have taken. Nothing will change until further notice. Is that clear?"

"Yes Cardinal." Cain said. I looked at her with pleading eyes, hoping she'd let up a little bit...

"Abel, those puppy eyes will not work on me." She said. "Nice try though. Now gentlemen, settle in and at dinner, we shall meet the others and hold conference. Then after, Father Nightlord, you will be ordained at this church and in the eyes of God, you will take up your role as priest and member of AX. The training will not be easy."

"I'm ready." Cain said. I smiled at him. I was proud of him, giving up what he did for me and was willing to do right by others. I know that it was not going to be easy for him. He would not only have to deal with the training, but the looks, the mistrust…he had a lot to gain back. I happily set my suitcase down on the bed to the right and unpacked. Cain took the bed to the left and unpacked in silence.

"Cain, what's wrong?" I asked as I settled on my bed. "You have been quiet since we left the Empire."

"I'm sorry; I just have a lot of my mind." He said. "I just worry about what's to come and the children and our lives. I just…want to make sure I…"

"You'll do fine." I said, calming his rant with a kiss. "Now let's get going. We can't keep the others waiting." Although I heard and felt him follow, I knew something bothered him.

(Cain's POV)

Dinner was a disaster, turned out I was allergic to the powdered fish and rye bread, the meat was undercooked and the dark haired brute, Leon, not only sneezed in my soup bowl but he spit in my cup. After I had lost my appetite, we had the conference in which all, except the young Pope, the Cardinal, Abel and Ion had glared daggers at me. Maybe I should have taken the execution…I thought but looked at Abel and sighed. I was doing this to be with Abel and the children. When I went to speak, I slipped onto my back and if I had been a terran, I would have died from a broken back! What more, that dark haired asshole put gum into my hair!!

"OH MY GOD…." I screamed as I tried to get the gum out of my hair. The more I messed with it, the worse it got! Abel looked at me and gasped.

"Cain your hair..!"

"I know! That damned asshole put gum in it!!!!"

"Professor…help!" Abel called. The older man with the pipe sighed and looked at my hair. He whistled as he looked at it. Something told me that it wasn't good!

"I'm sorry about this Father Nightlord." He said as he picked up a pair of shears. My eyes widened.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I cried, tears welling up.

SNIP……..Went the shears and my tears fell as my hair did. Soon I was left with short, razor cut hair! I ran my hands through the now shortened locks and sobbed. I took pride in my hair and now thanks to the jerk, it was all gone…

"Cain…." Abel said as he wiped my tears away. "I still love you."

"I look hideous! Don't look at me." I cried as I left for our room, not daring to look back. Haven't I been through enough? What else would be taken away from me? I made way to our room, blinded by my tears and slammed the door.

Have I sinned so much that it now cost my hair and pride? I looked into the mirror of the vanity and touched the glass. For as long I was able to remember, my hair was always long. Now I barely recognized myself.

Why did this happen? Why?

(Abel's POV)

My heart broke when I saw Cain leave, his heart ached and eyes flowing with tears. I looked at the locks on the ground then went after Leon. It didn't take long for he was with Father Haaval.

"Leon, a word with you…"

"Oh hey Abel,"

"How could you do that to him?"

"Hey I gave him a break. I wanted to crazy glue his seat."

"But his hair?!"

"Won't it grow back?"

"I can't answer that, we're different from you. I'm not sure, I never cut my hair."

"I didn't think he'd react that way."

"Leon, Cain has given up a lot already. Now thanks to you, he has to now adjust to a blow to his pride and new hairdo. All he wants to do, is do the right thing for once and instead of condemning him, why not help him? You never know, he may have to save you one day. Think about it." I walked away, heading to our room and stopped when I heard my lover's sobs. I knew that something was not right. I walked into the room and saw Cain crying at the vanity. I rubbed his shoulders and held him close.

"Cain, no matter how your hair is, or how you look, I'll always love you."

"Will you stay with me always?" He asked me tearfully. I looked down at him and wiped his tears away.

"For all eternity..." I whispered. "Would you like a little revenge?"

"Isn't that a sin?"

"Not if anyone doesn't know about it." I said with a smirk and holding an electric shaver and pink spray. I saw a wicked smile on Cain's face as he got the message. He opened the door and bowed, allowing me to go first. I smiled and walked to Leon's room. We snuck in and tiptoed to his bed, grinning as we looked down at him. He was in his third dream but we tied him down anyway with his belt and rings. I sprayed the pink into his hair and handed Cain the shaver……

"All we have to do now," I said to him as we finished and went back to our room. "Is wait…" I sat crossed legged and counted down.

5….4….3….2…1….

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

Hehehe. I'm bad aren't I? Stay tuned for more!