The girls all left the dinning hall except number fourteen. She waited behind so she could search the waste bin.She went to the waste bin and brought out the shredded pieces of paper, she emptied them on the dinning table carefully and speedily went through them hoping to find something that will reveal what they were talking about. She found nothing meaningful written in the shredded paper. Lucia had taken her time to get the paper shredded so that it was impossible to make something out of it.She had been living a quiet life in the palace of ice and soul ever since she came in but lately she has been feeling so small and unseen. She wanted more."You damn bitches" she cursed under her breath. Time was not on her side and she knew she had to catch up with others before they noticed her absence. She started packing the pieces of the shredded papers together when her eyes caught a word. "Wait" she emptied the waste in her hand carefully on the table without taking her eyes off the
Lucia stood thinking of what to do next. She can't let number fourteen threaten her the way she just did, otherwise it's just a matter of time, everyone will get wind of it. An idea hits her.Number fourteen walked back to the dinning table majestically and took her seat."Why are you seating down, when you're meant to do the dishes?" Number thirteen questioned her."Number eleven told me she would take care of it, so I do not have worry about it""When did I agree to that bullshit?" Lucia cut her off from behind before moving towards her. "Get up and do the dishes." Lucia roared without any trace of fear in her voice"You ... ""What about me?" Lucia asked confidentlyNumber fourteen was surprised at Lucia's new attitude but decided to play it by the ear. She won't want to throw her card to everyone ears, once she does that. It will be useless. " I see what you're trying to do but sweetheart don't mess with me." number fourteen sternly warning Lucia.The others were just looking at t
The girls woke up at the jingle of the bell. The atmosphere was tensed and the usual morning chatter was gone. Lucia tapped Audrey without saying a word to her. Audrey got up from her bunk immediately, she wasn't able to sleep causing her to have dark and swollen skin under her eyes. None of them said anything to each other.Though she tried to appear brave, Lucia was drowning in fear on how to tell Azrail about her carelessness. She continued to contemplate if telling him was a good idea or not.The girls gathered at the main hall as usual."Everyone is here, you can go to your various allocated quarters and start your chores. Good luck and remember to be safe" Lucia said quickly dismissing the girls. As she journeyed to Azrail's chambers, with each step she took, her legs were heavy but her heart was heavier. She envisaged what Azrail's reaction would be like. The usual excitement was gone and she deliberately slowed down her steps. After wat seems like forever, she walked into the
The girls arrived at the dinning hall ravenously filling their empty stomachs. Lucia was tensed and have little appetite. Tonight mission was dangerously weighing on her mind."Audrey lets talk""What are you guys always talking about after dinner?" Number thirteen asked"Does it bother you?" Lucia asked without looking at her "Is there any reason why I should be bothered?Lucia raised her head, turning to her " If I were you, I would be minding my business?" Lucia subtly warned her"Then stop acting suspicious every now and then.""Suspicious you say? On the contrary, I think you're jealous of our friendship" Lucia said holding Audrey's hand even tighter Number thirteen scoffed. "Friendship hmmmmmm? Can I join you then?""I'm sorry but I'll have to pass sweetheart. We are not compatible in any way." Lucia faced Audrey. "Let's go darling." She winked at number fourteen before taking her leave. Lucia held Audrey's hands and was leading to a place she wasn't familiar with."Second ma
The girls settled down in their room waiting anxiously for number for number fourteen to show up. At some point, some of the girls couldn't help it and were already dozing off.Number thirteen lie down on her side shivering like she had just been bought out of a river. She knows what had happened to number fourteen but she dare not tell anyone that they were waiting in vain and number fourteen wasn't coming back as she probably getting stiff by the second."I think something must has happened to number fourteen. I mean it makes no sense she is not here when she ought to be here by now, It's light out already." Number one panicked."I'm afraid I'll have to agree with you but I'll say we should go to bed now, tomorrow is another day. We can confirm our fears then." Lucia said before lying down on her bed. "Shouldn't we at least see her body at the rest room if something bad happened to her? Did she escape without us or something? Number five asked raising her eyebrow."And what would
Genevieve gave out a large scream as rage flashed in her eyes. There isn't no way she was going to let the burn slide. Lord Adonis threw another ball of fire but this time, she didn't try to dodge it, she used her left foot to raise earth and infused ice into it. The infusion of the three elements could hurt anyone, as long as blood was flowing through them. She was going to make him feel a sting of what she just felt. Genevieve successfully conjured an whirlwind.Osman and the rest of his gang were amazed at the level of her strength, they didn't see it coming. "What a crazy bitch." Osman said astonished at Genevieve strength to conjure a whirlwind. "Take cover boys." Osman shouted at the boys as the wind was becoming unbearable and they could barely keep their balance.Genevieve then infused herself into the earthquake to mask her movement as she approaches Lord Adonis with her eyes fully on aiming for his heart to strike him with one fatal blow. She was so sure of she would achiev
Now let the final duel begins." Osman voice came again and this time, it was meet with the melodious cry from the crowd. it was the finals and they had high expectations from the duel Swift and Venom stood opposite each other to contend in the final duel."I guess I do not need to introduce myself to you. My introduction has been done by my previous challenge, let's make it quick and rot in hell together." venom said "I'm sorry I can't join you now, you will have to rot in hell without me. You've got company already." Swift said referring to Jade whose remains were still burning. " I have no intention of joining you, at least not yet."Venom approached Swift with full force, in as much as he knew his time was limited as his vitals were already shutting down, he had intend utilizing it efficiently and putting up a good fight until his final moment.Swift quickly drew a plan in his head, he knew Venom was poisoned, he just had to tactically pull him around in circles while avoiding cl
The bell for a new day jingled and the girls woke up from their sleep sluggishly. The atmosphere was tensed though no one said anything to the other person, the mini chatter that follows every new dawn before they dispatch themselves to their various allocations was gone. Their silences was deafening and it was also a confirmation of their fear, a sad reality they must adapt to. Number thirteen didn't make any attempt to move her body an inch away from the bed. She cries throughout the night, her eyes were puffy and she couldn't get rid of the sight she had witnessed out of her head. She recalled in her head countlessly the moment number fourteen had stretched her hands towards her for help and she was helpless about it, tickles of tears fell from her eyes. Number thirteen wondered what number fourteen could have done that warranted second master Azrail to force life out of her like that. She wished she had never left the dinning hall for whatever reason. Her curiosity got the be
Bethany looped her hand around the crook of Adonis' arm as they walked down the path.It was winter now and though the roads were filled with snow, her life was filled with joy. She was happy, more happy than she had ever been. With Adonis in her life, she had had beautiful experiences and she wanted those experiences to continue. Well, today another beautiful experience was set to occur and she did not know how to react to it."Do not worry. You would not miss me too much." Talina replied back to her raging thoughts."I would definitely miss you. You have been in my body since I was a baby, how do I live without you?" Bethany said to her."You have Adonis now and now, your body is sitting enough to function on its own. Most importantly, it is time for me to get the rest I have so desperately wanted." Talina replied in Bethany's head."Are you okay?" Adonis squeezed Bethany's hand. "I am just asking Talina if it is necessary for her to leave my body? I am already used to having her
Adonis ran up to Bethany's parents to ensure they were safe. If Bethany was going to give herself up for her parents, he may as well ensure that they do live and that her sacrifice is not in vain. He could never trust Kalta. The blood-sucking demon could decide to kill them even after having Bethany and it was the more reason he wanted Kalta dead.Just as he was about to take them somewhere safe, Bethany's mom whispered in a very weak voice, "What is that bastard going to my daughter?"Adonis immediately spun his head in the direction of Kalta and his body grew weak from the sight before him. Kalta's lips were buried deep into Bethany's neck, drinking her blood. "Kalta!" He yelled and stretched forth his hands, this time around ready to bring down the entire palace and the world way if he had to. Everything in the direction of Adonis' hands began to freeze, traveling so fast that there was barely any time to react to the ice cold that took over everything. But not Kalta. The power
A strong rush of adrenaline filled Adonis as he ended the lives of the death agents in the place. His entire being was filled with anger and hatred, he found his anger depleting as he sniffed life out of the death agents, so he continued to sizzle them to nothingness, completely ignoring Kalta. Talina felt super proud of Adonis, especially now that she saw a strong possibility of them winning this battle. She knew that with most of the death agents out of the way, killing Kalta would be easier. The moment she saw Kalta stand up from his throne with a death glare in his eyes, she immediately activated her shield. She knew how sneaky Kalta could be and she was not ready to risk anything being around him. "Kalta, you better give up now. Your men are retreating and soon enough, you will be left alone with no protection." She yelled at him."You know, I can never give up, but be certain that you will never see your parents ever again." He said and balled his hands into fists and began t
Talina saw the fear in the eyes of the death agents and wondered what was going on. The ones around her had all stopped in their tracks and were exchanging looks with one another. She immediately swung her head in the direction where this fear was emanating from and found that more than half of Kalta's men had been frozen to death by Adonis's magic. "Great job!" She praised him and took on a defensive stance at the rest of the death agents. "Come on. I can't wait to kill all of you." "You all have the chance to leave here with your lives intact. Do not allow a coward like Kalta to ruin your lives." Adonis warned the rest of the death agents who were standing by the other side contemplating if they should fight him or not.The death agents exchanged looks among themselves and stared at one another weighing their options of of living or fighting to their certain death. Kalta saw the decision his men were struggling to make and knew that if he did not do something really quick, this b
Kalta's blood boiled as he realized it had been a full day and Bethany and Adonis were not at his palace yet. Bethany was supposed to be back here, begging him to release her parents and willingly offer her heart and her blood to him. He stared at her mother who had been in the trance-like look for hours. She had definitely made the connection and except if Bethany did not care about her parents, she was supposed to be here. Well, there was nothing a little more pain could not guarantee. He thought and squeezed his arms at the woman’s body. She let out a loud yell of pain and Mr. Blake fell to the floor and clasped tightly to his hand. "Please, have mercy on my wife. You have put her in a lot of pain already." The man begged. "Well, your daughter does not think I have put her in enough pain. All of these would kindly end if your daughter comes here now. It is all in her hands." He chuckled and tightened his fist harder on the woman's body. The entire palace of Ice and soul shook w
Talina stared at the tiring look on Adonis face and knew that if they were going to face Kalta like this, they might just be finished in seconds. She knew Adonis was powerful, but he had yet to harness and master his powers and if he wanted to defeat Kalta at his palace, then he needed to put some more effort in. The problem however was that they had no time and her body was already getting weaker from the Kalta was sending her way.She tried to convey her disappointment to him, but the pain rolling off her body did not permit her to talk. Bethany was in so much pain and it was taking a toll on her."I am so sorry," Adonis said as he rushed to her. He hated to see her in pain and it was weakening him in ways he could not explain. It was the more reason he could not channel his energy in the right direction right now. "You'd better be, because if those weak blows of yours are what you want to win Kalta with, then I am sorry to tell you, but we would be toast as soon as we enter into
Kalta watched the man beg him a thousand times to have mercy on his wife. He could see the love between them and it reminded him so much of his love affair with Talina. *Fifty Years Ago*He had been a low-ranking death agent and as it was usual for death agents of his rank, he was bullied and sent off to silly assignments. On this day, he was returning from an assignment when he came in contact with some powerful witches. He had not been scared of them as he was a death agent, but when they launched an attack on him, he knew he had to fight back. Unfortunately for him, his powers were no match for the witches. He was on the brink of death and was getting ready to breathe his last when he saw a swift flash of magical energy swizz in. The witches were confused by her sudden appearance and she used that to her advantage, taking a swift blow at them. Before the witches could make sense of what she was doing, she had sent them all to the ground. “Who are you?” He asked when she offered
Adonis fluttered his eyes open and was welcomed by the cool sweet ambience that was the fairy's house. There was peace in the air and everything was happy. He could feel the happy energy emanating from this place and he wished he had known this place sooner. He sat up and touched the wound on his shoulder. It was almost completely healed and he could use his arms as he wanted. “Ah! I see you are awake.” The fairy walked up to him with a smile on her face. "Yes, I am. Thank you so much for helping my wound heal." Adonis answered, his heart swelling with gratitude. “Kid, you should not thank me. You should thank Talina. But no matter what, ensure that the death that pursued you in here doesn’t follow us as well.” She warned. Adonis swallowed at the woman's word. It has never been his intention for anyone to be hurt because of him and he was certain he would be out of their village as soon as possible to avoid Kalta from hurting these kind hearted people. "I promise, no harm would c
Kalta stormed from one corner of his room to the next. This was not how he had imagined any of this playing out. He was supposed to kill the Espino and be the strongest being in the world.He was supposed to be celebrating his victory at this point, but here he was with no Espino. To make matters even worse, Adonis was with her and he knew Talina hated him enough to want to kill herself just so that Adonis would get the power he so craves. "No, I would never allow this to happen." He yelled and ran a hand on his study desk, throwing off a couple of books seated there. He let out a breath and slumped on his chair, knowing that much, if not all, of these was his fault. If he had just plunged the knife into her heart earlier while she was still bound to the floor, he would not be going through this. It was too bad that he had allowed his emotions to cloud his sense of reasoning."If only you had been decisive enough, Kalta. If only you had kept your head in the game, none of this would