Chapter 4: Revelation

| H's POV |

"What's happening?!"

"Sh-shut up! Tryna think here," Theo yelled, suddenly swooping lower.

"What are you doing?!"

"He... he's catching on to us too quickly! I have to find somewhere to hide," Theo cursed, "there's no way in bloody hell I can out run this bastard, shit!"

He landed on the ground and immediately pushed me into a bush and I groaned upon impact. I was about to protect until he clapped his hand over my moving lips, his free hand pushing my body down to the ground to lie down. I looked at him like he's lost his mind and he simply put his finger in front of his lips, signaling for me to be quiet. Something landed a few meters to the left of us and my eyes were wide open. My heart was beating incredibly fast and I shivered in fear. Who is this Tom guy? Theo is scared shitless of him and Blaise warned me to never ever see him. Yet he might be here right now. Are we fucked? Good game, well played everybody.

Through the little openings of light in the bush, I saw plants wither and die in seconds.

"That'll be us too if you don't stay quiet," Theo whispered very quietly.

I nodded and tried to still my beating heart a bit. Please. I don't want to die today.

"Tom, you ungrateful bastard! Fight me like a real man!"

Blaise's voice echoed in the woods before I heard swords clashing.

"You are no match for me, Blaise," a low voice answered back in a monotone manner. "Surrender and you shall live. Fight and face the consequences."

He growled and I could hear another sword being unsheathed. "I'd never surrender to the likes of you!"

"So be it."

I adjusted my position despite Theo's complaints to get a better angle and I finally saw it.

This Tom guy everyone was talking about.

He had long wavy black hair that reached just past his jaw. A few stray hairs hung loose on the sides of his face. His attire was simple. A black shirt hung over his fit physique and ended at his elbows, revealing an intricate glowing red tattoo on both of his arms. He wore leather dark pants and black combat boots. Around his thighs there were bands holstered with twin pistol guns. On his back there were two matching katana swords adorned in blood red and silver. One of his eyes glowed bright red and the other a warm gold. He looked of mixed European descent. Half of his face was covered with a black leather edged with gold futuristic looking mask. I could already tell he was definitely easy on the eyes.

"Where is she?" Tom demanded, holding Blaise up in the air, his hand around his neck.

Blood dripped from his mouth as he spat in his face, laughing.

"I'd never tell you, asshat!"

His grip tightened and Blaise coughed as he struggled to be released.

"Why must you demons be so unnecessarily trivial?"

"At least we don't take lives for no good reason," he managed to retort back, glaring. "Guess it can't be helped, somebody's got to take over Daddy's business, no?"

Tom shut his eyes and sighed before slamming his head into the ground.

"I-I can't keep watching this," I whispered, my eyes beginning to tear up, "he's going to die at this rate-"

"Shush Hermione, there's nothing you and I can do," Theo softly stated, "you know that, right?"

"Yes, but I can't just stand around and do nothing!" I exclaimed before jumping out of the bush.

"No!" Theo shouted and tried to grab me but I was too quick.

"Stop hurting Blaise!"

I screamed at Tom, running to the scene of the fight.

He immediately turned to face me and Blaise looked up in horror, shaking his head, telling me desperately to go away by mouthing the words. I stood my ground and Tom approached me, his eyes glued to me. He stood a few feet from me and took a curt bow.

"Hello. It is a pleasure to finally meet you at last, Ms. Granger. I hope all has been well," Tom said politely, "my name is Tom Riddle."

"Why are you hurting my friend?" I demanded, frowning deeply.

"I did not have to. They decided to intervene."

"You had the choice to ignore them."

"Difficult to when they are attacking."

"Why do you want to meet me so badly? Is it really just about my blood?"

Tom laughed briefly but it didn't reach his eyes as they remained cold. I just noticed that both of his eyes were matching gold and the red had disappeared completely.

"Such rumours amuse me. Partially, it is about your blood, yes. However, I am afraid that I have far more grandiose plans than to take over Earth. Are you aware of your heritage?"

"Apparently I'm related to the first female human?"

"Yes. What else do you know of it?"

"That's it, right?"

"Incorrect," he smirked at Blaise, "looks like your resources are lacking, Blaise."

"Shut it," he grumbled in the background.

"There is more to it besides that fact," Tom continued, "more than you most likely realize. You have untapped potential within you."

"What?"

"Namely, you are human however there is a dormant part of you resting from within... that is not human."

"What?!"

"I cannot believe you did not even know this," he sighed, "Blaise, you really must update your databases. This is just embarrassing, at this point."

"Insufferable smartass!–"

"As I was saying, you are not human technically. What you are is immensely rare too. One of five in this universe are this."

"Am I a demon too?"

"The opposite."

"Angel?" I breathed out.

"More specifically, a tennyo. Think of angels, faeries, nymphs."

"What... what can I do?"

"You can fly. Enchant mortal men. You can sing, dance, play music, recite poetry unnaturally well. Although I suspect you are already aware of this."

I nodded. "So, tell me," I dared to take a few steps and locked eyes with his, "are you a bad guy?"

Tom smiled. "Contrary to popular belief, no I am not. There is an evil force out there threatening all of our existence and I am gathering all to fight for our freedom when Judgement Day comes forth. And that is where you are needed."

"Pardon?"

"Your tennyo-human blood is extraordinarily powerful. If we were to combine yours with mine, both parties will be elevated to levels beyond godlike. Of course, you have to undergo proper training procedures first and ensure your mind, body, and soul are prepared for such a crucial task."

"What will happen?"

"Our powers will combine and alter our current ones. My ability to take death will evolve to bringing life to the dead. Your power of flight will be transferred to mine. Similarly, you will be able to take lives easily and predict deaths. Furthermore, I suspect we will be able to communicate on a telepathic level."

"That sounds like something straight outta Heroes," I muttered in disbelief, "I can't believe a few hours ago I was just working my usual job at the café."

"You have a far superior job now. To save Earth from mass extinction," Tom stated and looked over at Blaise, "your... acquaintances are more than welcome to help, granted they do not slow the process down. He can step out of the bush now, I do not intend to hurt him."

Theo cautiously walked out and towards us, obviously displeased at me.

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