Chapter 2

                        (THE PLAN)

*AVOL territory*

 Desmond, Michael and other members were present, waiting patiently for the arrival of LORD STONE the supreme of them all. Some were chit chatting and laughing while minding their own business.

"it's been a while you showed up here.Did you perhaps become a cool guy during the search? Albert smiled mischievously as he walk to Desmond

"Did you succeed in finding her(Sera)? Don't forget your time is ticking... Albert added but Desmond kept mute, ignoring him

"And if you don't find her, you know your existence will be no more.. even if you do find her, you are fated to die by her hand... what a horrible fate" he shook his head and tut-tutted under his breath

" I don't blame you for spewing out rubbish from that mouth of yours. Don't panic, stupidity is not a crime" Desmond said coldly

"You just called me stupid?" 

"Sorry I hurt your feelings when I called you stupid, I really thought you already know" Desmond smirk

"Well....don't you think it will be great if you join me in finding her?" Desmond added, the smirk still displaying at the corner of his lips

He wanted to annoy Albert with his words and he was happy his plan was working perfectly from the expression on Albert's face .

"I guess you are still the same cold and heartless Desmond I knew back then" Albert replied with so much hatred in his words

Albert and Desmond hasn't been on good terms since the day Desmond was chosen as the spirit god in charge of granting human wishes..

Desmond, who was once friends with Albert had become enemies because of position and this made Albert hate him so much that anytime he sees Desmond, he always try getting on his nerves

"You both should calm down, you aren't kids for goodness sake" Michael yelled

"It would have been better if you two were cat and rat so we will all know you two don't like seeing each other"

Each time we all come here for a meeting you two are always on each other's neck

I don't even know what's wrong with you both" Michael said before he could realize 

His eyes widened immediately those words left his mouth. He quickly slammed his hands over his mouth but it was too late. Albert was already giving him deadly glares. he was scared since he wasn't as powerful as them.

"Huh?? What did you just say?" Albert asked

"Who is the rat and who is the cat? Albelt sniggered

"Ohh...I'm the rat while Desmond is the cat huh? He said sarcastically his pupils were now green as he started to move closer to Michael who in turn kept shifting back while the heartless demon in front of him kept coming closer

"I think I must have crossed the line" Michael muttered lowly and gulp down emptiness while waiting for the worst with his both eyes closed

"I am a rat" Albert kept repeating the word while sniggering and with the blink of an eye, he grabbed Michael by the neck choking him. He lifted him up such that his legs were now dangling in the air

Micheal could feel his lungs drying up as he desperately gasps for breath but it seems Albert wasn't gonna let go anytime soon. 

Consequences of offending the devil !!

"Pls spa...re me, I d...don't want to die" Michael cried out running out of air ...he knew Albert was stronger and Could kill him in a matter of minutes since only an immortal could kill another immortal....

"Des,,, Desmond pls save me" he begged in his head

At first, Desmond was gonna ignore him because he thought Albert was going to let Michael go.. unknown to him, Albert wasn't planning to and Michael was at verge of dead ... 

"Let him go" Desmond's voice came out stern

"I don't want to" Albert said with a smirk and his grip on Michael's neck tighten

"It's been long we had a fight. If you win I'm letting him go but if you don't he's dying here" Albert smirk

"You're still a bit of a duffer aren't you" Desmond asked and he frown

"You still have the guts to exchange words with me and calling me stupid and useless? It seems you prefer he dies" A frown crease Albert's forehead

"You wouldn't dare" Desmond let out a throaty growl

"Watc... Albert couldnt finish his statement when Desmond suddenly appear in front of him giving him an unexpected punch which made him crash heavily on a table. Michael fell down in a thump holding his neck and coughing nonstop

Ugh! He(Albert) groan in pain as he struggled to stand on his feat

He wiped the blood from the corner of his lips and sniggered

"You've become stronger Desmond, well, too bad I'm no longer the weak Albert you knew a thousand years ago" Albert said and stood his ground

"Let's see what you've got Des" he smirk and charge towards Desmond

A tough fight started between the two immortals 

With the look of things, it wasn't gonna be a fight anyone could separate since Desmond and Albert were two very powerful gods.. other lower ranked immortals just watched since that was the only thing they could do for the fear of getting wounded . 

The fight between the two gods was so tense with Desmond having the upper hand. Michael stood still, perplexed at the scene before him, wondering what he could do to stop them since he thinks the fight was caused by him

"Desmond please stop" Michael cried but Desmond wasn't listening and was already punching the hell of Albert's face who now looked like he was gonna die any moment

Desmond turned deaf ears to Michael as he continue hitting albert. He was literally pouring all his anger on Albert 

He was about punching Albert's face...

"STOP" A thunderous voice echoed in the hall making Desmond's hand stop mid air

There was only one person whom he respected so much; LORD STONE.

Desmond stood up slowly from Albert who now looks lifeless and face lord stone

"Welcome my Lord" he greeted with a bow

Lord stone walk to where Desmond was and sigh

"Must you two always be like this each time you come here?" He(lord stone) asked rhetorically

"You've never for once punish this arrogant guy even if he does something bad" Albert cried in pain as he tried standing on his feet but fell back to the ground... He tried using his Powers to heal up but it was fruitless due to how badly wounded he was

On seeing this, lord stone walk to him and touch him and he( Albert) became whole again

"You may all be seated" lord stone said and everyone obeyed except Desmond who didn't budge

He was starting to find the meeting boring and that's all thanks to Albert for ruining his mood

"Desmond!! Lord stone growl and for the first time Desmond was frightened

"Yes my Lord" he stuttered slightly. it's the first time in 1000yrs lord stone would shout at him in such manner.

"Sit" Lord Stone commanded and he sat down reluctantly

"I guess y'all know why you're been summoned?" Lord stone asked and majority of them nodded 

"You'll know Desmond is in charge of granting wishes but I couldn't let him do it alone this time, that is why you were all summoned. We have to grant Lucy's wish of having a child" he continued

"And i have chosen the soul that will be given to Lucy as a daughter"

"Why is her wish even that important? Wishing for a child is very normal" Michael said

"Ohh Michael, I forgot you haven't been given the ability to listen to wishes yet.. nevertheless, you will come to know about it with time" Lord Stone said

"Alright my Lord" Michael bow

"Albert" Lord stone called

"Yes my Lord" he answered with a bow

"Go get the girl" 

"Yes my Lord... He replied and left immediately

Few minutes later he came with a beautiful female soul 

"Here she is" Albert said with a bow

Desmond who was oblivious of what was going on, suddenly looked up and his eyes widdened and his mouth dropped in shock.

Desmond couldn't believe his eyes after seeing the figure Infront of him

Slowly and steadily he took long stride to her 

"I have waited for you too long..what took you so long?" Desmond asked as he walked towards Sera's soul. Tears had already gathered in his eyes but he kept blinking them off

"Desmond" She exclaimed immediately she sighted him and ran into his arms..

For a second Desmond wish they could be like that for eternity

"What took you so long?" Desmond asked disengaging from the hug

She looked up at him and sigh ... 

"I thought I wouldn't be given the chance to come to earth again " ... She sigh

nevertheless I'm happy I got to see you again" She added as tears flowed down her cheek 

Albert had a mischievous smile on his face as he watch them professing their love to each other

"Now I think I know what to do"he said and smirk evily.

"I will find you again Sera, I promise I will wait for you millions of times'' Desmond smiled

Micheal on the other hand was shocked; that was the first time he saw Desmond smile 

"Now I know how much she meant to him...no wonder he was always grumpy" Michael said smiling broadly

Some of the members who witness the scene were happy and sad at the same time because Sera is his savior and his doom....

"I just hope they live well" Adion another immortal said

"Sera will be going to earth as someone else child" lord stone said looking at Desmond

"Take your sit, because you are not the one escorting her" Lord stone added 

"What? Why? But she's going back to earth because she promised to be reborn. I should be the one escorting her so I make sure she lands safely... Desmond protested

Lord stone was silent for a while as he thought about Desmond's request

"Albert will do so" Lord stone said standing from where he sat

"That's my decision" he added and face Albert

"Take the girl away" he said and disappeared from the meeting

Desmond was speechless as he watch Albert take her away. He wasn't the type to beg but yet he had no choice this time.

"Albert pls wait" Desmond said politely to Albert who was ready to escort sera home

"What do you want?" He asked rudely

"Can i.... Desmond cut himself off because he knew he will be asking for the impossible.

"I know you won't let me but pls for once can I touch her before she goes?" Desmond said calmly

"How lovely of you... Who would ever thought the great Desmond would be this calm" Albert mocked. "Well...I give you just 30seconds to do what you want" Albert added and immediately Desmond ran towards sera and place his lips on hers, kissing her lightly

"I promise to find you" was the only thing he could say before Albert forcefully pull Sera away from him and disappeared from everyone's sight.. 

Michael ran towards Desmond and bow... 

"I think we should go now. Lets wait for her on earth" Michael said 

Desmond looked at him for a while then smiled... 

"let's do that" Desmond replied and that alone made Michael happy – seeing Desmond smile for a second time 

The smile vanish from Desmond's face as he walked towards the other immortals with a straight face

"This will be the end of the meeting" he said and immediately disappeared with Michael...

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"Where are you taking me? This doesn't look like earth, so where are you taking me?" Sera asked looking around the place which looked just like space where stones and things floaded.

"You will know when we get there" Albert replied with an evil smile

"Help!! Someone help me!!" She cried

"You're too loud moreover no one will hear you lass....all what you are going through is because of that bastard" Albert cursed under his breath

"He was once a mere spirit like you and was supposed to become human like you too but what happened?.. Lord stone was interested in him for a reason I don't know and out of the blues he became a god.. as if that wasn't enough, he was giving more power to grant wish" Albert ranted

Sera was completely dumbfounded by the news.... Desmond was once a human spirit too? She wondered

"Does it means he was supposed to be born?Then how did he become an immortal? She asked. "can't I also become an immortal and stay by his side? She asked again but got no reply from Albert

"All you need to do is kill the immortality in him" Albert said

"What?" Sera exclaimed

"Yes, and thats the main reason you are going to earth" Albert stated while Sera gape at him in shock 

"Kill? Why...why would I kill Desmond?" She stuttered

"That's your destiny" he replied

"Then I refuse to be reborn" she snapped hotly

"See young lady, I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. Moreover, you have no say in this, your opinion isn't needed" he retorted

Albert stopped and looked at Sera....

"I promise you, i will make his life a living hell..

He stole what belongs to me, you both will have to suffer for it" Albert laughed evilly

"Desmond pushed me this far" he added 

"Someone help me" she shouted

"Like I said no one's helping you, Even lord stone can't connect with me here neither can he hear my thoughts nor yours" Albert smirk 

"Let me go " she kept shouting as he began pulling her into a big dark building 

"Where are we?" Sera's asked looking around the house as fear grip her. Suddenly the dark house was filled with light, making everywhere sparkle

"Wow... it's a beautiful place" Sera said senselessly as she admired the house

"Albert, Albert! Albert!! Its been a while I saw you... Are things going as planned? A voice echoed round the room

"Yes my Lord" Albert replied while Sera kept looking around hoping to see the person talking when suddenly a man appeared from no where making her flinch slightly

"Here is the girl" He said pushing Sera towards Lord Kono

Lord kono was once a member of the AVOL TERRITORY ( the immortal realm) but for some reason he was cast out and he decided to take revenge with the help of Albert.

"Here is Desmond's mate, and I want a favor from you in return" Albert said with hatred and anger filled in his voice

And that was exactly what Kono wanted– someone as evil as him

Lord Kono laugh evily but briefly ....

"What do you want?"

"I want Desmond to find it difficult in finding Sera or better still he doesn't find her at all" Albert said

Lord Kono furrowed his brow as he stared at the desperate Albert

"What do you want me to do?" Lord Kono asked looking at Albert curiously

"Like I said, I want him to find it difficult finding her, at least it will buy us time to attack as you've always wanted" Albert replied

"Why? Why are you doing this to me? Why are you doing this to Desmond?" Sera yelled but no one was listening to her

Lord Kono laugh again as he watch Albert, this time his voice was echoing round the room

"So? What do you want me to do?"

Albert smirk then took long stride towards lord Kono, whispering some inaudible words into his ears

Lord Kono smiled widely.

"that's a perfect plan...I know what to do" he said and they both laugh evily

*few minutes later*

"You can now escort her safely" Kono said

"Thank you my Lord" Albert said with a bow then disappeared with Sera's soul.