Chapter 3: Realize the Real Lies
| H's POV |
A man shouted at him and a bunch of other words I didn't understand. Blaise's eyes widened and he began to sprint at inhumane speeds. I held on for dear life and shut my eyes tightly closed. I think we were flying because it didn't feel like we were on the ground anymore. I open one eye and saw the top of a tree. Oh god. We are flying?!
"Fuck," he cursed, "sorry to put you through this, there's danger following us."
"What?!"
"You're a dumbass of the century," the man yelled angrily, black wings flapping, "you thought fighting them once would get them to leave us alone?! Shit man."
"Who's that?"
"Theo. He's sort of like a brother to me."
"I have no idea why he's so hung up over you," Theo rolled his eyes. "Humans are pathetic weak beings. I don't get it."
"I mean, yeah I agree," I said weakly, feeling my ears adjust to the pressure. "Where are we going?"
"A safe haven. Somewhere we can't be tracked."
"Why bring me along?"
His brother howled in laughter. "Did you tell her anything, B?! You've been marked by him, check your wrist, will ya?"
Surely enough there was a strange tattoo on my wrist, a black swirly circle with weird letters around it. A language I didn't recognize at all. It looked like a weird combination of Farsi, Japanese, Korean, and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Strange indeed.
"What does it mean to be marked?!"
"You belong to him now," he snorted, "c'mon B, you gotta at least tell her something before you drag her into this mess."
"I was planning to but then I was interrupted by those damn Infernciagas scum."
"Fair enough. We're here," he landed on top of a platform and so did we.
It was built on top of a huge oak tree. I didn't see any door so I was confused. What is this safe place? It's literally out in the open. We're bait waiting to be killed, at this rate! Theo began to chant something weird and his eyes glowed bright red. A white portal appeared out of nowhere and he stepped inside.
"Wh-what the actual fu-"
"Hurry, please!" He took my hand pulled me into the portal before I could say anything.
Few seconds later, we landed on top of his soft surface. I groaned at the impact and my head spinning from that brief portal trip. What the hell is happening?!
"See, look how weak she is," Theo sighed. "You've got the worst taste in the ladies."
"Shut up, she can hear you, idiot," Blaise sneered and punched his arm.
"Ok, chill! We both know you're stronger than me," he yelped and backed off.
"Blaise, where the hell are we?!"
"To put simply, a pocket of nothingness. The void."
I looked around. We were standing on a white soft surface. There were a few bean bag chairs as well as tables. A table of food in the corner and a large flat screen TV as well as several gaming consoles by it. Vintage arcade games in the opposite side, fully functioning. No idea how these are all powered.
"It's pretty cool to be considered nothingness," I breathed out, inspecting the new environment.
"Oh yeah? Yours truly designed it," Theo winked. "I know, I really am amazing!"
Blaise nudged him hard and he groaned. "Whoa whoa, take it easy! Please!"
"You're not allowed to wink at what's mine, jackass," he gritted his teeth. "Next time, my fist will say hello right to your face. Got it?"
He gulped and nodded. "It won't happen again."
I laughed. Why is he so overprotective? It's kind of cute. No, Hermione, you cannot fall for his devilish charms! He is literally the devil! You can do better than that!
"It better not," Blaise shook his head. "You don't want to see me mad."
"N-never!" Theo blurt out then nervously laughed before shuffling off to the vintage arcade section, hands shoved in his pockets.
"It's obvious he's the younger one," he stated, chuckling, "sorry if this is all so sudden. Any questions and I'll answer to the best of my ability."
"Who or what is the... Infernciagas?"
His eyes instantly darkened and his lips pressed into a tight thin line.
"They are not human beings as well. A rogue organization of outcasted members of Heaven and Hell. All they want is destruction to all beings, revenge for being thrown away from their own societies. It is run by their leader Tom Riddle. He is half human half grim reaper. It is rumoured he has the ability to accurately predict deaths once he sees your face in person. His father, also named Tom Riddle, founded the organization when he was kicked out of Hell from disobeying Satan. They have been active for the past 20 000 years and are an unstoppable force."
"They sound dangerous," I murmured, watching his shoulders stiffen.
"Very. Avoid them as much as possible," he said firmly, "especially Tom. He is unpredictable and reckless. A man void of emotion and has a bounty on his head for the millions that he has killed."
I gulped. "Wow. Yeah. Very dangerous."
"If for whatever reason you encounter him... do not let him know your real name."
"Why?"
Blaise sighed and looked at me in frustration. "How come you don't remember?"
"I'm just another human. What could I possibly be worth?"
"More than you think," he muttered bitterly. "I was supposed to murder the original you all those eons ago. Oh, the tides have turned."
"Excuse me?" I took a step back. "Why?!"
"Your lineage. The Grangers. You come from the original Eve of this Earth. The very first female human being to walk on the planet. Because of that, you are arguably the most valuable female human alive to this day."
"I don't get it. How does it affect me?"
He explained with a serious look.
"It's in your blood. If a non-human being were to drink such blood... you give that being the power to control all of humanity. Since everyone here is related to you, it connects you all together... like a big network. A humanoid internet. Can you imagine that, seven billion people to control?"
"A lot of power to one."
"Too much," he sighed and scratched his neck, "if Tom were to do that, your home would change completely. You would have to stay alive for his command to be executed so at least you wouldn't die."
"But you would... right? And Theo, and all the others!"
Blaise nodded and smiled. "That's why we must work together to make sure that never happens."
"Agreed."
The entire place began to shook and both Blaise and Theo looked at each other in dread.
"Impossible!" Theo shouted incredulously. "This place cannot be tracked, how the fuck did they find us here?!"
"I don't know, this is beyond my comprehension," Blaise said and groaned. "Get her out of here. I'll hold them off."
His eyes widened. "Y-you can't be serious. You don't know who's there. It could be Tom himself!"
Blaise growled and pushed me towards him, forcefully. "Shit, that's exactly why I have to stay here! Don't let me down now."
Theo angrily shouted at him. "You can't just sacrifice yourself for some human, idiot!"
"Go."
I watched as his eyes began to well with tears and he sniffed, grabbing me while extending his wings. He tore a section of the wall with claws that grew out of his hand and he jumped straight through, holding me close like a teddy bear. Behind me, I saw the safe place explode and loud howling noises. Theo was flying so fast that it was proving to be of great difficulty to keep my eyes open.
"Stupid stupid stupid," he muttered, "you're one lucky girl and I hope you know that! Geez."
I didn't say anything and Theo continued in a hushed tone, "Holy shit, that's him... it really is... Fucking hell. I never thought he'd come here... Shit."
"What are you talking about-"
"Hermione, run!"
I heard Blaise shout at the top of his lungs from a distance and Theo had fear painted over in a thick layer, colour slowly draining from his face.
A/N: Happy New Year! Sorry I thought I had updated yesterday but I guess not... I will post tomorrow though, promise!