A/N: I know, its been a while. My schedule has been crazy recently and there is no end of the tunnel in yadda, lets get to it.
Herry: I couldnt sleep a wink that night. The room was warm and cosy and Ashlynn was asleep across the room, breathing gently which seemed to bring music to my ears. She looked so beautiful even when asleep. And I had to leave was for her own good. I wasn't going to let her die for me. I didnt want anyone to die for was the only way.
So why was it so hard to do?
It was early. Around 4AM. My bag was already packed and ready to go. A slight aroma of purple was faint in the eastern horizon, visible from the window. It was now time. I carefully placed my toes to the ground, the planks creaked, but Ashlynn remained asleep. I slowly placed my shoes on my feet and my bag on my back. as I tip toed to the door, the floor creaked. I stopped still in my tracks. Ashlynn turned to her side, but didn't wake. A sigh of relief came to me as I inched around the door. As I closed it, I was flooded by guilt. She wasnt going to understand why I was doing this. But I had to. It was the only way she could ever be safe. I stood, with my grip on the handle. Breathing deeply and sadly, I let it go and rushed quietly down the hallway. The pub was emptied as I sneaked around the tables. I finally made my way outside where, as planned, Sandy awaited me. I climbed aboard her back. This was my last chance to go back to her. I wanted more than anything else to kiss her and hold her. I hated myself for doing this. For endangering her, for putting her through my perils, to bestow my responsibilities on her. It wasnt right.
And with that, Sandy lifed off the round into the clouds. A tear trickled horizontally across my cheek from the wind, but I kept moving forward. I was going to do this myself. I WOULD succeed. I would find Ashlynn again.
Cronus:
I stared out of the cave into the valley that expanded all the way north and south. the sun was setting and the red rays turned the blue sky into colours of pink and purple. I was clad in black and gold armor, yet the weapon I bore was little more than a steel axe forged from mortal hands; mine.
Satan stood behind me. His armour more detailed and glorious than mine, but remained with the gold and black colours that spoke of discipline and darkness.
''It is time." He said. I turned to him, his armor was as polished as a brand new window and his helm bore the sign of chaos. "We shall travel as to western Europe where Hades will meet with us. We wil then proceed to Mount Olympus."
"Olympus will put up a strong fight brother," I said "Are you sure you're ready?"
His face went bright pale and his cold eyes didnt blink as they penetrated through me.
"Brother, You're either my ally, or my enemy. Choose wisely." I wasn't in a situation to be an enemy exactly. I sighed and bowed my head.
"Very well then, come with me brother." I followed him winding around the tunnels into a cavern the size of manhattan. We were positioned overlooking an army of millions. Offspring of the darkness that consumed this city. For every sin that happened there, there was a loyal soldier here. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the sheer power and size of this force.
They cheered when they saw the presence of my brother. He quickly settled them down and began speaking.
"Now my children. It is finally time for the rising of the darkness. It is OUR time." They cheered and bellowed war cries louder than an explosion from two feet away. "We march east, then we march more, and more, and then, we go to war!" Satan bellowed. For such a snake, he had quite the deep voice when speaking loudly. I was lost in the immensity of his army. How could human nature breed such a thing?. It was beyond even my imagination.
"Now, my children, let us march!" My brother turned to me as the army began to evapourate out of the room and to the outside world.
"What is your answer little brother?" He asked. Offering his hand to me. I grabbed his hand and we ascended with the army. The war had begun.
Everything was going according to plan.