Crimson Eyes of Benevolence: Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Suddenly, I feel a very powerful energy streaming down my veins. I got up, all I see is red. I feel my body is moving on its own. What’s happening to me, I thought. Everyone must die. Everyone should stop insulting me. Everyone should bow before me and beg for forgiveness. Die!  I woke up suddenly gasping, and breathing fast. What’s with the dream, I thought. I looked around and I find myself in a big room. A king-sized bed, a fancy looking couch with a coffee table, a big bookshelf filled with different sizes and colours of books, next to me is a small table with vegetable soup and bread, walls painted with rose golden colour. Suddenly, I heard someone knocking on the door, so I told whoever it is to come in. When the door opened, Albert came in. I felt happy to see that Albert is the one who came to check up on me. He bowed before me and held my hand.

“I sincerely apologize, milady. I never wanted this to happen to you. I really wish I’ve been there. Please forgive me, milady.” He kneeled down in front of me and kissed my hand. I took my hand away at once, while my cheeks are slightly turning red.

“Don’t worry so much about it. He’s the one who’s stupid and arrogant. But, what happened? Where am I?”  I looked at him and his eyes were filled with worry and guilt.

“As Blake told me, you turned into a demon. You got up with a fierce smile on your face and started fighting everyone, including the leader of the headquarters. Blake was trying to stop you, but you even beat her up. Everyone was beaten up badly along with severe injuries. You slowly calmed down, when everyone was beaten up and you no longer have any energy left within you. That’s when you fainted and I came running to you and took you here.”

“Who’s Blake? Did I beat that fatty too?” I looked at him with confused look on my face.

“Blake is the woman who you were with. Yes, you beat him the most.” I smiled softly but evilly at the same time. I placed my hand in front of me, and kept staring at it.

“That means I really am half demon. But, what made me turn like that?” still looking at my hand.

“Because you were beaten up, and that made you turn into a demon. There are things that can turn you into a demon, when you can’t control it. That’s why, you have to choose a weapon and train at once.” Albert was looking at me with eyes filled with knowledge and worry.

“I see. When will I choose my weapon?” I slowly sat up sighing from how my body is in pain. Albert quickly helped me sit up, placing his hand on my back and his other hand on my hand.

“I can sit up on my own, you know.” A soft, tender blush crossed my cheeks.

“I still am willing to help you, milady. Once you get better, the weapon will choose you and you will start training.” He told me, while he handed me my soup.

“I feel better now, so let’s get started.” I placed the bowl of the soup on the table, after I sipped a little. I slowly got up, but the pain was hurting so much that I groaned loudly.

“Milady, I beg you to not force yourself. You have to rest for a week or 2, and then you can have the weapon and train.” Albert held my shoulders, pushing me back gently to rest more.

“But, that’s a lot of time. What will I do for 2 weeks?” I sighed, taking my soup again and drinking more.

“You can read, walk outside to get some fresh air, anything of that sort.” Albert said, as he walked towards the big window that takes nearly half of the wall.

“Yeah, and that seems entertaining for you? Come on Albert, let me do that now.” I whined, and insisted on him.

“I am sorry, milady. But, you do know that, if you do it now when you’re weak, you might die when you bleed. I know you would never want that to happen at all.” He’s still staring at the window.

“Then, make me feel better now. Do anything, anything at all.” I kept staring at him, wanting him to look at me.

“I cannot do that, milady. It’s your own body, and your body takes time to heal, or so I thought.” He turned to me and walked closer.

“What do you mean?” I looked at him, as he got closer.

“You’re a half demon. Demons can heal faster than humans. Maybe, you really are feeling better.”

“That’s what I’ve been telling you, Albert. I’m completely fine.” I gestured to my body, that I am fine.

“You will have to rest for 3 days.” Albert started walking towards the door.

“Are you for real Albert? I really give up. Fine, then.” I sighed and looked at my soup that only half of it left. Suddenly, someone knocked softly on the door.

“Who is it?” I looked at the door, but it gave off a creepy aura. No one answered, but the creepy aura that I feel didn’t disappear. Someone knocked again, but harder as if it wanted to break the door. I got scared, for how hard the door was knocked. I stared at the door more; the creepy aura around it disappeared. I felt relieved and calm, but my heart won’t stop beating so fast. What was that? I thought. For how scared I got, I felt tired and slept. While I was sleeping, a maiden came in wearing light purple short dress, with white apron on top of it. Her hair was tied up as white as a snow, short wavy pony tail. She took the food that I ate and replaced it with another food. After she went out and closed the door, I slowly opened my eyes. I looked at the table next to me, and I saw sliced apples, oranges and peaches. I got up and stretched my body. The pain is gone, I thought. I took the plate and opened the window. I walked in the balcony, while I was munching on one piece of the apples. I kept looking at the amazing, colourful, nature that is in front of me, from sparkling trees to the watery grass. The soft breeze brushed the trees and the plants, and took the scent of the flowers fragment into the air. I breathed in deeply and sighed, taking another piece of an apple. The soft breeze brushed my hair, and I heard a whisper in my ear that made me shiver. I couldn’t hear the whisper clearly, but I know it’s something bad. Albert knocked on the door and entered, didn’t wait for me to give him permission.

“Oh, you’re up already milady. Seems like you’re doing fine now.” He said, as he walked towards the window.

“Yes, I’m perfectly fine. Albert, I have something to tell you.” I turned facing him.

“Yes, milady?” he tilted his head a bit, to hear me out.

“Hours ago, someone knocked on the door softly. I did tell the one who knocked, who it was. But, no one answered, nor entered. Then all of a sudden, it knocked on the door harder, as if it wanted to break the door. But, the weird thing is, there was a creepy aura coming from the door. It was so creepy, that it scared the shit out of me. Oh, and just now, I heard a whisper I don’t know what it was, but it made me shiver.” I kept looking at him and holding my hands together. Albert looked shocked and said, “Milady. Give me one moment and I shall come back to you.” Albert started walking towards the door hurriedly.

“Albert, wait. Where are you going? You do know what it is, don’t you?” I tried catching up to him, but he closed the door behind him and I stopped. After couple of minutes has passed, Albert came back with his battle axe behind his back.

“Albert, why do you have a battle axe with you?” I pointed at his back surprisingly.

“Milady, please sit down. I will tell you everything.”  Albert walked outside in the balcony, and looked around before coming inside and closing the windows. I sat down on my bed, as he got a chair and sat in front of me.

“What’s wrong, Albert?” I searched into his eyes to know what’s going on.

“The thing you felt is a strong demon. There is a demon underground, and the demon escaped. Maybe, the whisper you heard is from him. Do be careful, milady.” 

“There’s a demon on the loose? But, why is there a demon down there?”

“The demon is a test subject. They’re making an experiment on him, to see what can kill demons once and for all. Maybe, it sensed your demon aura and came to you. But, don’t worry; I won’t leave your side at all. I, as well, can sense demons.” A gentle smile crossed his gentle face. I softly smiled back, and kept looking at his weapon.

“Albert, can you show me your battle axe?”

“Of course milady, I don’t see why I shouldn’t.” Albert took his battle axe out of the axe holder that is made out of brown leather. The battle axe is a double headed battle axe with sharp edges like a sword, its colour is black and silver. The blades of the battle axe are shaped like a sharp blade with circles and writings on it. Between the 2 blades, there is a silver spikey arrow. The handle is silver and black, along with a silver end shaped like bull. That’s one hell of an axe, I thought.

“Are there more weapons such as these?” I pointed at the double headed battle axe.

“Of course, there are even more dangerous weapons than this.” He placed his double headed battle axe in the axe holder behind him.

“Tomorrow, milady, will be your day to get a weapon.”

“Really, Finally, I get to see what kind of weapon I’ll get.” I sighed and lay back on my bed.

“You should have more rest for tomorrow, milady. I’ll stay here to protect you if anything happened.” He took his axe holder from his back and placed it next to him. I rested my head on my pillow, staring at the ceiling. Slowly, my eyes closed and I fell asleep.

“Milady, Milady, wake up. Soon the ritual will start, and you have to be ready.”  I slowly opened my eyes and saw Albert close to me. I remembered that the ritual is today, so I got up and accidentally hit Albert’s forehead with my head.

“Ow. I’m so sorry, Albert. I didn’t mean to hit your head. I have to hurry.” I got out of bed, looking for clothes to wear.

“But, milady, are you hurt? Never apologize to me, milady. I accept whatever you do. I prepared your food, and clothes, milady.” He walked with me to calm me down.

“No, I’m fine, Albert. Where did you put my clothes?” I kept moving around panicking.

“Milady, it’s in the bathroom.” He held my shoulders and looked into my eyes.

“Oh, thank you Albert.” I took his hands off of me and went to the bathroom. I saw a short dress hanging on the hanger. A short, puffy, cerulean blue prom dress, covered with soft, small flowers. I took off my normal clothes, and wore the dress. I combed my hair and tied it as a ponytail. I felt nervous looking at myself in the mirror, but I got out peeking if Albert is waiting for me or not. I slowly opened the door, so that I can take a peek at Albert. My face turned red, when I saw him there. I quickly closed the door, and thought that I can’t go out now. I looked at myself again, and the dress is so short that my knees are showing.

“Milady, are you alright in there?” Albert knocked on the door 3 times.

“Yes, I’m fine. I will come out now.” I took in a deep breath, and walked out. When I got out, Albert’s reaction changed. I tried not to show that I feel shy about it, so I kept looking at him.

“Is something wrong, Albert?” albert coughed a fake cough and said, “no, milady. Everything’s fine. Shall we go now?” Albert started walking in front of me and I walked behind him.

“When you did the ritual, what happened to you?” I looked at his broad back.

“You shouldn’t worry about that, milady. You have to be strong.” We arrived at the same dark door, and Albert knocked. After the third knock, the door opened on its own. Albert looked at me and nodded, as he entered. I walked in behind him, and saw the fatty sitting in the middle covered in bandages and wrapped. I wanted to laugh at how hilarious he looked, but I don’t want to cause more troubles for Albert. Albert bowed and said, “Sire, I have brought to you the girl again and she’s ready to do the ritual.” The fatty grumped and sighed, but he won’t stop glaring at me. 2 short, girls with their short hair, short bangs on top of their eyebrows. One of them has straight, short till the middle of her neck, purple hair. She’s wearing purple dress, shorter than mine even. The other girl has curly short fire red hair, like a boy, and wearing red short dress, the same shortness as the other girl. One of them took a knife and scratched my arm deeply. She drew a magic pattern with my blood. I felt a bit dizzy for losing blood, but I won’t give up just yet. They guided me to the middle and stood there. The other girl brought 3 hangers filled with different kinds, sizes and shapes of weapons. One of the weapons looked dangerous and that the weapon kept moving anxiously, wanting to get out of its hanger. The girl opened the chains around it; the chains were bigger than other chains for other weapons. The weapon flew at me and kept cutting me everywhere in my body. Making deep injuries, and bleeding even more. I fell on my knees for how dizzy I felt, but I won’t give up just yet, not when I reached this far. 

Crimson Eyes of Benevolence: Chapter 4

Chapter 4 

“Emily, your real father made you lives with your current “parents” so that they can take care of you as a human. He did not abandon you; instead he is watching you now. About your poor mother, she died while giving birth to you and she was human as well. You got your crimson eye from your father, but other people who do have crimson eyes do not mean they are half demons, but they made contracts with demons just for those eyes. That is why; they can be brainwashed and are not as strong as real demons. So Emily, now you have to tell me your decision and you have to think wisely. This is not a game.” He still looked at me with serious but soft eyes, that didn’t change his expression. I looked at my shaking hands; all that information about me is too much. I can’t take all of that and accept it. To even think that I am half demon and my real father is a demon. I clenched my hands into two fists and placing them on my closed eyes. But, to use my powers for evil would be a disaster; I don’t want to hurt people. While using my powers to save the world, would sound much better, plus, I would be helping and saving people. I think I should be with them, they know more about me and I should find out more about myself and my father. To know why he left me or why he never appeared in front of me and teach me what to do or even train me. I look at Albert with seriousness “I choose to side with you, Albert.”

“How delightful to hear such words, milady. I sincerely appreciate that” he bowed before me.

“What should we do now?”

“We shall go to the main place and announce that you’re on our side now” he smiled as he rushed to pack his stuff that is necessary along with his guns. As we both walked outside to the gate, I saw a black show horse with white hair and combed tail and beside it, a white show horse with white hair and braided tail. Both of those show horses look so beautiful, so attractive that your eyes can never get tired of watching them. Behind the show horses is a horse carriage. The horse carriage is big golden carriage with scarlet colour all around it, covered with pure gold shaped as roman style. The horse carriage shines against the sun so brightly as if it’s the sun itself. Albert opened the door for me and from inside the seats are made of leather that feels warm, smooth and comfortable to sit on. Along the window, has a rose-coloured curtains that is made out of silk and flowers sewed at the edges. I slowly sat down looking at how amazing this horse carriage looks like. Albert looked at how astonished I am and smiled knowing how I really felt about it. The horses started moving on the road hearing their footsteps, as I looked at Albert wanting to ask him questions that I have in mind.

“How are you going to tell them? I mean is there some kind of tradition I should do?”

“Oh, don’t worry about small things, milady. You will see how amazing our people are. You will even like all of them.” He smiled his calming smile as he stared at the window. People were passing by and buildings were moving backwards as if they’re walking on their own. I stared at Albert, seeing how his expression is relaxed as he watched the window. The sun is hitting his soft skin making him look even better looking, than I thought he is. Albert noticed that I’m staring at him; I looked away immediately looking at the window, as slowly a soft blush appeared on my cheeks. Albert smiled and said “Are you alright, milady? You seem a bit red. Do you have a fever?” as he slowly his hand reached out to touch my forehead, but I stopped his hand and replied back to him “No, I’m fine. Don’t worry about me.” I tried hiding my blush as it got redder.

“Is that so? Good to hear that, then” he softly smiled, his smile was calming and sweet. We stayed quiet for some time until, the horses stopped moving.

“Oh, here we are. We have arrived to the Light Angels.” Albert got out of the horse carriage, and held out his hand to help me get out. I reached out my hand holding his, as I slowly got out looking at the huge place. This place is filled with different kinds of trees that are covered with blossomed flowers and greenish leaves. The ground is covered with sparkly green grass that seemed that it was just now been watered. The side of the road is covered with different beautiful types of flowers that release a soft calming scent into the air. Albert started walking in front of me, as I started following him. In front of us, there is a huge building that looked really weird than other buildings that I have ever seen. It’s big, black, building that looked like an old school with plants climbing on the walls. A woman noticed Albert and she walked towards him. She’s tall nearly close to Albert’s height, has a womanly body, long wavy blonde hair with blue eyes and white skin. Albert and that woman kept talking and looking at me, seems like they’re talking about me. Albert smiled while the woman was staring at him coldly, then he waved at me to come to them. I walked towards them and as I got closer, the women looked so beautiful as if she’s a model.

“This is Emily that I just told you about” Albert gestured to me as she nodded.

“Come with me Emily, but not you Albert. We don’t need you at all.” She started walking and I walked with her. I kept looking at Albert; he seemed a bit hurt for what she said. He nodded as he noticed me that I’m looking, as in to say ‘it’s okay to go with her’. I kept staring at her, while we were walking.

“Who are you? Where are you taking me?” I looked into her cold filled with blankness greenly eyes, as I asked her.

“The name is not important. I am taking you to the headquarters to let them meet you and start the ritual.” Her face was expressionless, as if she’s not human at all.

“What kind of ritual is it?”

“They will give you multiple of weapons to choose from. No one will decide what kind of weapon you will choose except the weapon itself. After the weapon chooses you, you will have to cut yourself deep making yourself bleed a lot of blood, until the weapon is satisfied with how much blood you lost. When the weapon is satisfied, it will stick to you. From that moment on, you will have to start training on how to fight with your weapon.”

“Bleed for a weapon? Why blood? Do you mean that I die for a weapon?” I stared at her with fear, hoping she would answer with a no.

“Well, many people before did that. Weapons feed on blood only, and they gain powers, stronger powers, from blood. But, most of them died from blood loss. It’s likely that you might die. It all depends on the weapon that chooses you.” I stopped walking, as she passed before me.

“There’s a likely chance that I will die?! Seriously?! No way, I’m not going in there and make the stupid ritual! I don’t want to die now! ” I felt tears filling in my eyes.

“Do not over exaggerate. Those people, who died, were a bunch of weaklings. I’m sure if Albert chose you, which mean you’re not that weak. Come along now, I do not want to be late.” She coldly smiled at that thought. I walked behind her, thinking of this might be the last day I will see the world. As we got closer, there’s a huge black greyish colour, with ivy plants covering the edges of the wall of the building. We walked closer to the main door, and the door was so big with spikes on top of it. The door slowly opened on its own, as if we’re in horror movies. As we walked in the hall way, it was dark with candles hanging on the wall. I can barely even see what’s in front of me. We got closer to a big door, I can’t tell how big it is or what colour it is, but I can tell that something secret behind it. The woman knocked on the door, and the door opened slowly on the third knock.

“Stay here, I will go in first.” She whispered as she walked inside. I wonder if we are at the headquarters. After the woman walked in, there were men and women all over the place. From the most deadly and dangerous till just strong people. They’re ranked as S, A, B and C. S-ranked are the deadly, skilled, demon slaughterers. A ranked demon slaughters, are most skilled, while B-ranked and C-ranked are not very skilled. But, they do have a beginner’s skills. The S-ranked demon slaughterers, started giggling and chuckling when they saw the woman. One of them said, “What brings you here, low-ranked?” they all started laughing out loud. The woman felt insulted, but she can’t do anything about it.

“I came here, as I brought you a new crimson eye.” She talked slowly, while looking at the floor.

“Haha, why are you talking so slowly? Are you afraid of a cat catching your tongue?” they all started laughing, even more than before, that I could hear their laughter.

“No, sir. I just came here to let you know about---” he cut her off by laughing harder.

“Listen, you imbecile. Just get the new, useless, human being in and get on with it. I can’t wait to see how much blood the human will spill, haha.” Mostly the S-ranked demon slaughterers laughed a lot, while the woman felt insulted and horrible. She half bowed and walked to call me. When I looked at her, for the first time, I see her eyes are filled with tears and embarrassment. I understood that it’s time to go inside, but I started shaking of what kind of people are they. I walked in before her and I saw a lot of people around me. Giggling, staring and glaring at me, I feel like I should leave right now, but sadly it’s too late for that.

“Oh, look, it’s a girl. Haha” they laughed again. I kept staring at the one who talks, he looks so fat, with chubby cheeks, and creepy skin as if he’s a zombie old man. When he laughs his fatness jiggles and his chubby cheeks becomes red and jiggly. He’s so disgusting, I thought.

“So what if I’m a girl? There are girls all around you.” I kept my eye on him for how annoying he is.

“Are you talking to me? How dare you talk back at me! When I’m S-ranked! ” he got up. As he got up, his stomach jiggled up and down like waves.

“Who do you think you are, with your jiggly fat in your body?” Everyone started giggling at what I said. I kind of feel proud about that.

“Insolent! How dare you say that to me in front of everyone! ” Everyone went silent, once he got mad. “I’ll show you who I am! ” he stood up firmly and reached his back, pulling out his weapon. His weapon is a long sword with fire surrounding it, with dragon shaped pommel, with black covered grip, dragon ear shaped guard, pointy edges of the fuller, pointy blade, and sharp pointy point of the sword.

“I shall make you suffer and make you beg for death!” he jumped out of his seat, till the ground. The ground rumbling, from how heavy and fat he is. I stood in my place, can’t move at all. The woman rushed in front of me.

“Sir! You’re going too far! You shouldn’t hurt her; instead you should start the ritual! Does everyone else agree with me?” she looked around to hear answers from them, but they just giggle and chuckle.

“Step away lowlife! She has to learn her lesson.”  He started walking towards her, but she won’t budge and just looking at him in the eyes. He swung the sword, barely touching her. Suddenly, she flew and hit the tables with her back, making her throw up from how hard the hit was. I looked at him with shocking eyes, slowly moving backwards. He pointed the sword at me, and I froze in my place. I struggled to move, but my body won’t listen to me. He stepped closer and the point of the sword touched my neck. Slowly, he moved the point in a small straight line, barely touching my skin. But, a deep scratch appeared in my neck, and it started bleeding with a lot of blood. I fell on the ground, groaning in pain and seeing my blood colouring the ground. The things that I hear are their laughing, and mostly his hideous laugh. Slowly my vision got blurry, and I thought that this is the end for me. While thinking of that, my eyes closed and all I see is darkness and emptiness.