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.