A uncanny meeting (NYX)

[Nitalya]

Nyx remained where she was while she waited for her words to sink, though she was surprised when it was Le'stat that spoke up harshly. She did not think he had it in him, though she had tried to guide him some for when the time came. The new seriousness that washed over him made him finally look like a real warrior angel and sound like one also. She was not sure if she was glad or disappointed in his next words about knowing what she was, though it would make things simpler when things were said and done there.

Zain on the other hand had his pride wounded and did not take it gracefully at all, which was not a surprise nor the threat on Le'stat life. She was about to step in when she stopped as this was not truly her fight though taking Zain down would be entertaining in the least. She would not disgrace him by protecting him as he was a warrior and needed to by treated like one even if she did not like it. The fight however was over before it even began as she watched Zain nearly vanish from her vision only to appear infront of Le'stat as he shoved a spike though him.

That simple action set her off as all her restraints broke loose giving her free rain over her powers once more. She did not have much time as she watched the small pool of blood grow in size while Le'stat cried out for her in pain for help. It was a shame he called on a demon to save him instead of his maker, but then again why would god care when could just remake or replace him.

She slipped a lighter from her pocket then gave it a flick and in seconds the small flame grew into a large fire ball. In another moment the fire ball took the form of a hound roughly the size of a German Shepard. It was this power that originally caused humans to think there were such things as hell hounds that would hunt people down.

The hound pounced on Zain as he asked where was his help and raked its flaming claws at him while it attempted to sink its teeth into any part of him it could reach. It was almost as fast as she was since its body was not limited by mere mortal muscles. With Zains attention on the hound Nyx knelled at Le'stat's side. She could not take her eyes off the Zain as she had to see what the hound was to attack to command its movements. She laid her hand lightly on Le'stat side to try and comfort him while she spoke softly.

'I'm here.... dont try to move... and slow your breathing some...'

She needed to drive Zain off or at least hold his attention long enough to get Le'stat out of there, She was not sure what Zain did to him but she knew he was in bad shape and needed help.

[Risen]

As soon as the hound pounced and bit he thew up his arm so that he would purposely get bit there before grabbed the hound on the back of his neck to slam him hard into the concrete cracking it. Zain did not have time for hell hounds as he pulled off the burnt part of his shirt and threw it to the ground. His arm showed marks where the hound bite and burned him, but other than that it was nothing to serious.With that Zain began to make his way towards Le'stat to finish the job, but why not hit on the little pride of his.

Foolish little angel. Your no more than a child who got burned and now calling out to its mother. Though I doubt you can call that thing there a mother figure. None the less you are a disgrace and pathetic to the core.


Le'stats fear could only grow so much as he stood up slowly and pulled out the ice spike holding it in his left hand as he spoke with labored breathes.

I...I pity you Zain. You will die and be sent to hell, And everyone in hell will know that your Zain, the...the fool who tried to rule both the Heavens and the Hells. The fool who's own selfish desire and fear ruled him!


Zain looked at him with a bemused smile.

O my, I believe I broke your new toy Nyx. I guess you will haft to replace him no?

Le'stat had a few words for that as well as he stepped in front of Nyx.

Shut up you dog! Nyx is not a mother figure, no...she is...beautiful inside..a..and out. But to me she is even more. She is the only one down here who I want to be with so don't count me out just yet.

As he spoke his hand glowed slightly before placing it upon his stomach as he began to force a quick heal around the wound to stop the bleeding.

Nyx..I can take him. I have no other choice. I'm sorry showed so much weakness. But I have a confession. This is my first actual fight..

So that explains it Zain thought. He must have just been made. None the less what could he do against Zain? Or even Nyx for that matter. He wondered what she would do with her broken little toy. Surely replace him. It was after all the demon way.

How about this Nyx. Let me take his eyes..and you can have the rest. Hell he wil still be alive to. I think coming from me that is a good deal no?

[Nitalya]

The hound hit the ground with such force its form became mangled to the point it took Nyx a few seconds to reform it for another attack. While she was concentrating on the hound to the point she did not notice Zain step forward to try and finish the job. Her head jerked over to him though when he spoke up in attempted to farther wound Le'stats pride. She commanded the hound to face him once more ready to attack Zain when he made his next move, though before either could Le'stat rose from under her hand.

She wished to hold him down, but she saw the fight in his eyes and could not deny him the right to defend him honor and self from Zain. She stood back and commanded her hound to the the same, though it continued to circle Zain as it waited for its next command. The urge to help Le'stat as he healed his wound was greater than she thought it should be as why should a demon care about another even if they did entertain them. Nyx frowned at Zains words of breaking Le'stat and her replacing him as she had no intentions on doing so. She might have in her much younger days, but until he took his last breath she would count him as her own and even after his last breath she would not find another like him.

The hound and Nyx froze in midstep when she was shocked by Le'stats words about her being the only one he wanted to be with as it was confusing of why. Demons and angels really did not mix well as they either ended up killing the other or the angel would become a fallen. It was that reasoning she had been instructing Le'stat not to change while he was with her. The fallen always seemed to let the new 'freedom' they had go to their heads much like Zain had and become nothing more than the demons they hated.

She looked at Le'stat confused as her concentration slipped and the hounds form became blurred and remained still. Her confusion fell away as he confessed that this was his first real fight since Zain was a seasoned warrior and he needed all the help in the world to just survive it let alone win it. She needed to have some faith in him though as like herself he was build for battle.

Nyx stepped up next to Le'stat and lightly wrapped her hand about him for support while his wound healed. She was about to whisper to him again her words on encouragement though was cut off when Zain spoke to her mockingly.

'How about instead you walk away now while you are intact or they wont find enough pieces of you left to put you back together... '

She already knew he would not let his pride be wounded again by walking away so she did not wait for his answer. Instead she leaned her head down slightly and spoke to Lestat. 'This is your fight, but i will not allow you to be killed....' with that said she leaned forward and lightly kissed his cheek.

[Risen]

'This is your fight, but i will not allow you to be killed....'
As she leaned over and kissed Le'stats cheek, he felt infused with all the courage and strength he could muster. He was going to win here and today, no matter what he had to win. Not only for his sake.., but for the sake of not disappointing Nyx. She believed in him. And that was more than anyone had ever done for the angel.

Heh...,Zain I am not alone. But you are. Now face my power!

With that he held out his hand as his sword was now summoned to his hand, next his Armour as his wings as white as the most beautiful cloud came out into view. The first time he had revealed them since he came to earth. There was a aura about him now. If one were to see him now they would have sworn he was a veteran of combat.

Zain on the other hand had nothing to say. His eyes were wide as he took in everything, watching the slightest movement as he began to notice a few things.

It was not long though until the silence was broken with Le'stat shooting forth with a mighty flap of his wings as he slammed his sword down wards at Zain. Le'stat was fast, almost as fast as Zain as he barely missed his blade by a inch, but a inch was all he needed as he hit the ground with his right foot and twisted his body to deliver a kick straight into Le'stats side, the only vulnerable spot on his Armour as the mighty blow threw le'stat into the blood stained church to slide across the floor to a stop. As Zain lowered his leg he turned to Nyx and gave a cold stare.

You put your trust in a boy who has no chance of life after this day. You encourage him to his death. Perhaps the truly evil one here is you. None the less I will be back for you Nyx.

Zain held out his left palm now as a bluish aura began to form and elongate before a spear made of solid hardened ice formed.
Now he was ready. He knew he needed to eliminate this boy. Hell the kid was only sent here to replace him. With that he stopped before going threw the doors.

You know what he is don't you? He is the mirror image of me. For I to was the same once. But woman...and humans change people. He may be all cute and cuddly now, but you will grow tired of him and you will discard him. And when you do there will be yet another Zain to walk this world. That is if I do not kill him now.

By now Le'stat was up but hunched over as he began to cough up some blood onto the floor. He was shocked Zain knew exactly where to hit him. Then again he had to understand that Zain once wore this Armour as well. He needed a plan though, brute force was not going to win this fight. Time was up though as Zain entered the room quietly, His feet making a soft click across the marble flooring. Most of the church now was cloaked in shadow which helped to conceal Le'stat as Zain finally made his way to the center where the alter stand was. Right were Le'stat wanted him as he came down from about with a mighty scream that unfortunately gave him away as Zain stepped to the side only to Have Le stat slam his sword straight into the marble floor as Zain turned and kicked the blade from his hands before grabbing the angel by his neck as he threw him against the wall. He was far from done though as he threw a series of ices blades that went into each wrist of Le'stat and into body legs thus pinning him to the wall in a crucifix formation. Le stat tried to push away with his wings only to have two more spikes of ice impale them and stain them with crimson blood. All the while Le'stats screams filled the church like a choiring echo.

It was truly and utterly pathetic. The gap between there power was to much, to big a sea to cross for the young angel as Zain turned and placed his hands in his pocket before making his way to the angel.

Le'stat....before I kill you, I will tell you one last thing. Heaven my friend is a lie..,you are but a tool to be used, weather by the lod..or by the woman out side. That was your fate from the beginning, but now your new fate is to die.

With that Zain rose his hand as one last ice spike formed. This one aimed for his heart as he got ready to throw it.

[Nitalya]

Nyx had many reasons why she encouraged him like she did, though they were her own and were not to be shared. She watched as Le'stat grew even more confident as he stood before his brother once more, though it was short lived as he was kicked hard and was sent flying into the church. She had hoped he would have gotten at least one hit off on his brother, but it seemed heaven did a poor job of training him for battle even.

She returned Zains cold stare with one of her own not giving away what was on her mind currently. She continued to watch him as he called forth a weapon of his own finally and spoke of Le'stats fate matching his own. It was not a surprise he was discarded by one of the others as their whims were worse than leaves in the wind as all they lived for was lust. She followed after him into the church, though remained at the door to watch since she was not needed yet.

She commanded her hound to reform though as it did it split into two separate hounds for her to control. The three of them stood at the door and watched as Le'stat attacked Zain again which when worse than the first one. She cringed as she heard his screams echo in threw the building when the blades pierced his skin nailing him to the wall. She did not wait for Zain to move in to make the killing blow before she sent her hounds out before her.

The first took the long way around the pews while the second sailed over many of them. They left a trail of flames as they traveled across the building both pouncing on Zain at the same time. She shifted to her false demon form the second the hounds left her side. Her skin became ruby in color as two horns formed on her crown and a whip like tail protruded from under her shirt. Two larges black leathery wings grew from her shoulder blades which launched her into the air once they were finished.

She was infront of Le'stat a second after her hounds had pounced on Zain, though instead of facing him she faced Le'stat. She reached out and loosed his hands before she had to turn back around to command the hounds who currently were clawing and snapping a Zain.

[Risen]

Annoyance was growing within Zain as her pesky hound, now hounds came at him in great eager to take a bite out of him. They would haft to wait in line though as the fist hound landed a bite into his arm as he flung his spear straight at the other one looking to impale it as he grabbed hold of the flaming hound and left into the air before spinning downward as he slammed the hound straight into the ground with much more force than last time.

As he stood up slowly he cursed his luck with that damn bitch getting in the way. She was coming to be quite the nuisance and he had enough of it as he ripped his bloody burnt hand up before slicing it threw the air as blades of his energy began to rip forth like a hurricane inside of the church. The entire building was coming down weather they were ready or not. This left Zain with the chance to get out of the building as he now made his point quite clear. The damage was done anyway, there was a very slim chance Le'stat was going to make it with those wounds anyway.

As soon as he was free and atop yet another building, he noticed the sky was now changing to stormy colors as a soft rumble began to blow in from the distance. Clearly the Heavens did not approve of Zains actions at all.Zain only smirked. He only used a smart percentage of his power to test him. Judging from what he saw he knew the next time they meet he may actually haft to try. For now he was happy though as he took off into the city.

Pre set-

Le'stats body was now growing numb and very cold. His vision slowly blurring as he swore he saw to hounds tackle Zain in a fit of rage. By now the blood from his wounds had trickled down his arms and stained his beautiful gold Armour. Al sudden before his eyes though she came. Nyx had once more came for him like she promised. Though now she was much different as she reached up and undid his hands as he cringed at each ripping of the spikes. He could tell she was worried, she was always worried around him it seemed. Even confused at how to act as he reached over and placed his bloodied palm against her face.

Heh..,even now I still think your so very beautiful...., Thank you Nyx


There was no longer anytime for talk as Zain made short work of the hounds and readied his next attack, A fierce Hurricane that was ripping the church apart. His eyes darted back to Nyxs ruby eyes as he grabbed and pulled her close before using the last bit of his energy to Shimmer them away to her apartment. Once there he let go of her with a half cocky grin before falling to his knees with a thud.

I hope..I did not let you down...

Le'stat quickly blacked out as his stomach wound now reopened as he fell forward hitting the floor. He was still breathing but his breathes became even more labored. He had a strong will to live that was for sure. But for now it was clear he was not ready to face Zain anytime soon.

[Nitalya]

nyx had only a second to see Zain dismantle her hounds before she felt Le'stats cold hand on her cheek. He had always felt a little cool compared to her normal high body temperture but now he felt even more so. Nyx gave him a half worried smiled when he spoke to her about still being beautiful even in her demon form. She then frowned deeply as she was torn between helping him and making Zain pay dearly for what he did. Her choice was made up for her as Zain unleashed an attack that sliced through the supports of the building which caused it to collapse about them.

She needed to get Le'stat off the wall and right then if she were to save him. After he put his arms about her she started to close her wings around them as protection though before she could he shimmered them to the apartment. She was shocked for a second then filled with anger that he would use his powers and possible kill himself to get then out of there. Her anger did not last long as he asked if he did good and fell. she reached out and half caught him so that he would not full fall.

'you did good...'

He could not have heard her when she spoke as he was already passed out in her arms. It was a good thing she was in her false demon form as though he did not look heavy with the added weight of his armor and wings she would have not been able to lift let alone carry him. His blood had already started to pool on her floor as his blood flowed freely from his arms, legs and stomach, though she did not care since money could always buy more carpet. She gently laid him down on the carpet of her living room and pried off his ruined chest plate to reveal the extent of his stomach wound.

The spike had gone through him, but thankfully it had missed his vital organs. She left his side only long enough to gather her supplies to clean and stitch him back back together. It took her some time stitch him up and clean the large amount of blood off his form as she paid special attention to each of his wounds. He breathing had evened out some during that time, but he was still white and cold as death clung to him. After he was cleaned she had placed him in his bed being care of his wings as she did. She did not want to leave his side, though did not think it right to curl up next to him so to placed a chair next to the bed and laid her head lightly on his chest to listen to the faint beat of his heart and feel the rise and fall of his chest.

She was not sure at what point her body reverted back to her human form nor how long she sat there next to him and watched over him. She only left when she had no choice to get them food and use the ladies room. During that time was went she first noticed the seal on his chest and frowned as she had not seen one like it before.

[Risen]

It was three days before Le'stat finally opened his eyes. For now it seemed all was calm, Peace once again came to him after his near death experience. Though Grave and as foolish as it was, it was not for nothing, for he learned alot from it all. He now knew that he had to be stronger, he had to be faster and much smarter than his older brother. He knew that in this world of knowledge and wonder that he knew nearly nothing what so ever. Neither the horrors or the joys. But as well he came to realize that pretty much everything he learned in heaven was just about useless when it came down to a real fight. People here fought dirty. There was no such thing as Honor or pride or even mercy it seemed. Nyx had been right about one thing though. Le'stat was a out dated warrior who needed to be caught up with the times. But to do so and still stay pure was going to be a trial that would truly test his will to the limit. But he knew..as taboo as it was that Nyx could help him. She could teach him to fight like a demon, to think like a demon and to move like one. All the while, while being not one. He would keep his promise to her by staying pure and un fallen. He would do this and become much stronger so that perhaps one day instead of she protecting him, he could actually fight with her..along side her..


As he blinked his eyes to adjust to the morning sunlight he noticed Nyx was beside him sitting in a chair with her head laid upon his chest asleep. He could not help but smile and did not want to disturb her.

I hope you are comfortable Miss Nyx?


His question was as thoughtful and as kind as ever as he moved his hands up to look at them. The holes were sealed and healed fully now as he worked his fingers slowly. Though his stomach would take a few days longer to fully heal, but for now at least there were no holes there or in his legs..

You know..I had a dream...A dream that one day I could shine as the brightest star and bring about a calm to this world. A calm and peace that everyone can truly enjoy. Humans...,creatures of all types. Even Angels and Demons. Because you've shown me that you can not always believe what you hear. You haft to see it...,feel it. Most of all you haft to experience it all to truly get a grasp on what it means to live in this world.

[Nitalya]

Nyx was instantly awake when she felt Le'stat stir beneath her. He had stirred a few times over the last few days until she either gave him more painkillers. She waited a moment to see if he was just in need of more meds or was shifting positions though was surprised when he spoke up instead. Her head instantly jerked up so she could see his face as he spoke to her. She looked worn out as she had bags under her eyes from lack of decent sleep. Her hair was unkept and she wore the same outfit she had changed into after she had cleaned him up. She had a worried smile on her face as she looked down at him, though it faded slightly when he asked if she was comfortable.

She shook her head 'no' in response as she was stiff from sitting in the chair hunched over for so long and could use a stretch. To give him some space she leaned back in the chair while he looked at his wrists and her handy work to verify the wounds were gone. She already knew that they had healed though the hole in his midsection was another story. She had to clean it three times already which worried her as it was not healing as quickly as the others had.

She remained silent and waited for him to bombard her with questions either about what happen or the truth about herself now that he admitted he knew she was a demon. There was also the matter of Zain they needed to deal with as he would likely think Le'stat to be dead for now, but he would learn soon enough he was wrong. When that time came he would surely hunt Le'stat down to finish what he started and unless he got strong or she stepped in it would lead to the end of him. The thought of that sent a sour taste through her mouth which made her frown more deeply.

Her expression remained the same when she listened to Le'stat as he spoke up again this time about making the world a place for all races. It made her wonder just how much pain killer she had given him as he was foolish to think that the world be peace full for any one race let alone all races. It was breed in them as one could not tell a vampire not to drink blood as they would starve without it. the same thing for demon as it was in their make up to lust after things, she was just the exception slightly as the thing she lusted after she could not have. Nyx reached out and placed her hand on his forehead to see if he had a fever as it would indicate he had an infection.

"Much of what you were taught about demons is likely correct, Le'stat..... I have just seen more years than i can even remember.... and no longer care about the trivial things of this life.... things change so quickly anyways.... '

She looked away from him as she was not sure how what else to tell him or how he would react to her words. Her mind was filled with one question of her own and could not hold it back any longer as she needed to know his answer. She was not sure what his answer would be, though it would not make much of a difference to her when it came to caring for his wounds.

'Le'stat... When did you figure out i was a demon? why did you play along after wards? Is it not your duty to try and kill me?'

[Risen]

'Le'stat... When did you figure out i was a demon? why did you play along after wards? Is it not your duty to try and kill me?'

He saw the concern in her face as she seemed to be slightly worried about weather he truly accepted her or not. But she deserved a honest answer.

When? Hmm... I will admit it took me some time to exactly figure it out, I had my thoughts about it sense the vibe I get from you is..different than that of a human. But the odd thing was I did not get the true deep evil vibe. Not like when I met Zain. Even when you shifted I did not feel malice or evil. Just power. But to figure out you were a demon was Hard, I began to notice that you were clearly not human. I figured you were perhaps a vampire. Or even a shifter. But not a demon. I did not know until Zain slipped up and said so. You only confirmed it by your actions. As for my duty.., Well My duty is to kill evil vile creatures known as demons like Zain. But you. No you are no demon. Hell..your more of a angel than I will probably ever amount to be. But that will change soon. I will not take this defeat so easily. When next me and Zain meet I will be on equal grounds with him. And I shall not go down as easily as I did.., But as well he will be expecting it I'm sure. He was clearly no fool. Even you must have noticed that.


With that Le'stat leaned up abit as he winched from the pain in his stomach. Yea..Zain did a number on Le'stat. But now Le'stat had a slight advantage. He was alive..and he had a older and wiser woman at his side to help him.

Hm...truth be told, even if you turned on me now Nyx, I don't have the heart to raise my blade against you. You would just haft to kill me.

[Nitalya]

Nyx continued to look away from him as he started to reply to her. It was not until he mentioned the fact he thought she was a vampire or even a shifter as it made her chuckle at the silliness of it. The vampires seemed to stick to human blood and did not help anyone unless it was for their own gain much like demons, as for shifters they are just an odd bunch was who changed their minds as quickly as demons did, but were more likely to help without reason. She was a little shocked when he spoke spoke that his job was to kill vile creatures like Zain and not her since usually there was no distinction between one demon and the next.

The little bit of a smile she had faded again though as he told her she was likely more angel than he would likely ever be since she was clearly a demon and would remain so until someone finally took her life. She had also done much many things that would easily be counted as evil in her early years and no amount of goodness she showed him could cover it, not that she was trying to either. This was likely a fluke or so she tried to tell herself, though again the sour taste returned to her mouth and her stomach twisted. Things had gotten too complicated it seemed as the two of them seemed to walk the fence between what was acceptable and what was taboo for them.

Her frown only deepen as he continued on and mentioned confronting Zain again, though she knew it would happen she did not want to think about it until he was healed up at least. there would be much they would need to talk about and decide when that time came, but for now they both needed to only worry about getting him on his feet again and then getting her house back in order as there were now dried pools of blood in her living room which made it look like a murder scene.

She was brought back from her thoughts about what he said when he tried to sit up an started to tear open the wound in his stomach again since the flesh was still quite tender. Nyx reached out quickly and laid her hand on his chest to get him to lay back down while he spoke of not having a heart to kill her even if his own life depended on it. The more he spoke about her the more she seemed to feel confused about things as she was not far past her comfort zone.

'why would i want to kill you when i just spent the last three days trying to keep you alive?.... though do not worry about such things right now... you need to rest and regain your strength then we can talk about what to do next... Do you think you can hold down some soup now? as you have not really eaten for four days now?'

She tried to give him a warm smile but she could not stop her worry about his well being.

[Risen]

Le'stat could see the mixed emotions that swelled in her eyes. They no longer held the beauty that they once had. Just only questions and concern. Concern that most likely no amount of pretty words could ever ease. Though one was not shy of trying to comfort though. With a nod he agreed to have some soup as he laid down and breathed in slowly. His body was really wrecked. And above that he had to explain something very vital to her. That being the seal Zain placed upon him.

Yea..Ill agree to the soup, but before that I need to let you in on some information. Just in case something does happen to me.
You see the seal Zain placed upon me? Its a sealing soul seal. Ever heard of it?

He waited some more as he looked at the burnt marks on his chest where the seal looked as if someone had branded him with a hot iron. The seal was as big as a dinner plate that pretty much covered most of his chest with exotic designs and swirls.

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This seal was meant for interrogation and utter destruction of ones being against angels who decided to go against the Lord. In short when a normal angel dies on earth, there physical body dies but there spirit body just returns to Heaven. What the seal does though is it binds the spirit body to the physical body so that when one dies that is it. There is no rebirth, No returning. Just utter destruction to the soul. It would be as if I never existed at all. That was Zains goal when he cursed me. He wanted to make sure he did the job right. But to know this seal meant he had to learn some really power arts. Hm..,so now I pretty much fight as a human who's life is truly on the line. Its kinda funny really. It teaches you the true value of a life.

Le'stat leaned back and chuckled as he winced again before deciding laughing was a very bad idea.

Now then.., You really look like a mess. I know you care for me..or so it seems from the vibe you give me, but really you need to go shower and eat and get some proper rest. I will be fine, I promise. I wont get up and walk off like I did last time ok?

To add to it he gave her a more convincing smile as he began to think himself about all that has happened. He wondered if her kindness to him was genuine from the beginning, or had she had a plan to win his kindness and pounce on him? Part of him wanted to know, while the other could not bear to truly know what was going on in her mind. Hell..she probably was not to sure herself. For now though everything for the most part seemed fine.

[Nitalya]

Nyx was glad to see him agree to eat some soup though as she started to get up to fetch some his words stopped her. important? in case something happens.... god can this situation get any worse or confusing.... She thought to her self as she sat back down to listen to what he said next. She had noticed the burnt flesh before though at the time it was the least of her worries when she got him home, though now she wished she paid it more attention as he spoke. Over the years she had seen many types of seals or curses that burnt ones flesh like the one on Le'stat but she had to admit she had not seen that one before. There was a sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach though as he mentioned utter destruction of ones being.

great... is there any good news to come as so far everything is against him living.... and he thought himself to be lucky to find the only demon cursed with bad luck and worse timing..... as he may have faired better had he not met me... then again he would likely have been killed at the church today anyways...

Her thoughts were dark as now more than ever she would have to be careful with him until she could find a way to break the seal that was if there was a way. She was brought out of her thoughts again only when he tried to chuckle and winced in pain as he again started to tear at the stitching in his stomach. She gave him a hard look as if to show her disapproval of him moving or really doing anything other then laying there breathing for the moment. He had regained much of his color and was healing up nicely, though he was not fully out of the woods meaning thing could take a turn for the worst if he was not careful.

She started to speak up but was cut short as he brought up the fact she looked rough and attempted to convince her to leave him so she could care for herself since he was wake now. She was about to argue with him about it, though he did have a point as she barely left his side since they got home. Not to mention his smile was a little convincing as it was nice to see it again.

'like you have room to talk about me being a mess? you caused it... though i agree we both can use a shower, but you will have to wait til you can stand again without coughing up blood on me... before i go to get mine though i will get us something to eat.'

her tone was lighter than before as if she was attempting to joke with him, though it was still tainted by worry. She did not wait for him to reply before she left the room to get them soup. Once in the kitchen she did not wait any time pulling out two cans of chicken noodle soup and two large bowls with spoons. The sound of a can opener could be heard as a few cabinet doors opened and shut before the squeak of the microwave ovens door. After a few minutes the distinctive ding of the time was heard to signal the soup was done. Nyx entered the room about ten minutes after she left with two steaming bowls of soup in her hands.

She placed then on the night stand next to the bed before she sat down on the chair next to the bed. She knew it was not a good idea for him to try and sit up as he already irritated his wound enough for one day so she instead picked up the first bowl.

'dont lean up just til you head some so you dont reopen your wound and i will feed you....'

Nyx then took the first spoonfull on soup and held it out like a mother would for their child and waited for him to open his mouth so she would not spill any on him.

[Risen]

Le'stat did as she wished as he leaned up and sip the soup until it was fully all gone. It really hit the spot for him and soothed his achy stomach quite well. Once he was done he thanked her as he remembered a thought.

Hm.., I just remembered something Nyx. I was supposed to cook for you. Heh..oops. Well when I am better I will still cook for you. But is there anything that you really like to eat?

He wanted now to ease her troubled mind and keep it off the current situation the best he could. But as well this would give him a really good chance to get to know Nyx as well. Not the dark evil parts, but the more curious interesting parts such as how old she was, was Nyx her real name, why was she even here?

Nyx I have something I would like to ask you if you do not mind. But first I refuse to eat anything else until you eat and take your shower and rest up. I want you healthy and looking...

He had a hard time thinking of words that would be appropriate as to strong of words seemed to come across as odd to her.

Looking pretty like a fresh flower blooming for its first time, rather than looking like you been threw a fight that lasted day and night. So please do that for me.

He hoped she would agree as he gave her a serious and hardened look with his eyes.

Once gone he closed his eyes again and touched his chest.
The only way to remove the curse is to have it removed by he who placed it. And that was looking like a very slim chance in the making. But he forever remained positive. Just like his dream that he knew would happen. After all being a angel meant a long...long life. And if he could convince Nyx to help him then that would help as well.


Once she finally returned he waited until she got comfortable as he looked at her with much softer eyes now.

Tell me about yourself. I want to know all about you, all about hell. I want you to truly educate me with all I could possibly learn in one night. But most of all I just want you around me. I feel stronger when you are around me. I do not know why. Is that odd? Or perhaps that is normal?

[Nitalya]

Nyx made sure to drain his bowl fully before she left him have time enough to talk between bits then switched out his for her own which actually had half as much in it since she really did not eat much. She gave him a satisfied half smile since he finished his bowl and leaned back so she could eat her own. She had not taken more then three bits before when he spoke up about the mistake of her cooking for them as he had promised that he would this time. It had slipped her mind about his promise since she was so caught up with caring for him, though now that he mentioned it she smiled a little wider. She enjoyed testing out new foods as things got boring quickly after so many years and was looking forward to his experiment. He caught her a little off guard though as he asked if there was anything she really liked which made her stop and think between taking another bit of soup.

'um... not really.... i like to try new things though...'

She continued to eat as she though his question was a little odd, but made some sense as he wanted to cook for her. She finished up the rest of her soup quickly as she really was not as hunger as she was needing decent sleep. She was just about finished when he spoke up again this time just mentioning he had something to ask her, but wanted to wait from her to get a shower. Nyx could not help but to wonder again if he was still high off his pills as he compared her to a flower as even on her best days she had never been told she looked any where close to a flower.

'that is fine, though you are not to move from that spot while i am gone.'

he of course could not refuse her mostly because he was not about to get up even if he tried. Once her soup was finished she picked up the second bowl and left him there on his own. She left the bowls on the counter along with the others that had piled up over the last few days before she headed off to her room. She first picked out a fresh set on pajamas and then headed to the shower for a much needed scrubbing. The hot water almost put her to sleep as it relaxed her tired muscles and forced her to stand there for a few minutes before she was able to clear her head enough to start the job of scrubbing her body. She took only as much time as needed to task the grim off from the last few days before getting out and changing into a cotton lavender tank and pants. She wrapped the slightly damp towel about her hair and then made her way back to Le'stat room. She was already worried about him as that was the longest she had left him alone and wanted to check on him.

He was still covered by the blanket when she entered though as she looked over him she noticed he had a soft look in his eyes. It was a little unnerving to have him look at her in such a manner as it was the first time any one had really done that. She stood at the door for a moment before she walked in and stopped on the other side ot the queen size bed. It would be impossible for her to sleep with him in a different room still as she would just lay there worried until she either passed out from utter exhaustion or came back to check on him. She had started to lean against the head board when he spoke up asking about her and if she would teach him about things.

She would not refuse to tell him of course, though she was again unnerved when he asked if it was odd that he felt stronger when she was near as she was not sure herself. She pulled her legs up and made her self comfortable before she nodded.

'i am not sure if it is odd or not.... As for myself... i was created during the time of the gods or so they call it now...'

She barely got a sentence out before she was yawning and leaned slightly over with her eyes half closed.

'I was there goddess of darkness back then..'

her words stopped short though as she had fallen to sleep quickly against him as she felt some peace there.

[Risen]

Goddess of..darkness?

He found it odd that she could be called that, yet at the same time he could see it. Her power, her beauty. She was a rose. Both deadly and beautiful and not someone to trifle with. Before he knew it though she was curled right up to him and asleep as he looked over at her and watched her for some time now for he had truly nothing else to say. It was odd with the relationship they had. He knew her...yet he didn't at the same time. And he felt close to her but all the while he felt miles away which confused him greatly. Perhaps it was the age gap? He was only a mere 23 years old which was a blink of the eye compared to her. He had wondered how old Zain truly was now as well. He knew her and she knew him. Was there a connection to the to? He pondered that well. All he knew now was he had to rest. As burdensome as that was, he had no choice. Nyx would not begin to train him unless he was back to 100%. Part of him felt she would not train him anyway. They way she looked at him with such concern in her eyes. It seemed she would rather hide him or fight his own battle for him rather than risk him being nearly killed once more. Before he knew it though his thoughts crept him ever deeper into slumber as morning arose. He was now Face to face with Nyx with his arm carelessly wrapped around her and a satisfied look upon his face as he slept. In his mind hough he dreamed of raging fire and hell. He for saw a darkness before him that he must over come to become truly strong. But this darkness was not Zain..nor Nyx. It was he. His fears,his anger and resentment. All his faults that he had he mentally resented. But to resent yourself was to deny yourself, To deny yourself meant no harmony within yourself and thus your body mind and soul were not as one.

To wards the end of the dream though he came to a epiphany that truly enlightened him. A voice from above that comforted him and told him the solution to his issue.

My son..,I created you with these hands. I breathed into you and gave you life. Everything you are, Everything you will become is what I have planned for you. Never resent who and what you are, only embrace what it is that you are. Unlike the rest you are one of my most unique child's. So do not be afraid of what the future has to bring. Experience it all, Learn from it all. Above all else become stronger and wiser. This is the trial I have set before you. Your path is your own but always know you will have a home here. Now go my son and be happy.

[Nitalya]

Nyx fell in to a deep dreamless sleep as she laid against him as since she had barely slept more than a hour at one single time. Her body relaxed against his touch and her worried look melted away into a warm smile. She turned slight to the side as her head found a more comfortable place on the nook of his arm. After some time her right arm found its way across his chest and lightly held him there. She slept late into the morning and woke to hear the soft beating of his heart beneath her ear. She was a little surprise to find her arm across him as she evidently had held him through much of her sleep. It felt good dont get her wrong it was just felt odd also that she would felt so comfortable to let down her defenses near him even if he was wounded and could not harm her.

She tilted her head up enough to see that he too was still sleeping peacefully and did not wish to stir him. He needed as much sleep as he could get currently though she could not sleep any longer herself. She lifted her free hand and started to lightly trace over the seal on his chest as she attempted to find a way to remove it. it would have been hard enough to train him to fight but now that he could die completely made the though of training twist her stomach.

It would seem though she did not really have a choice in the matter as there was no was to protect him 24 hours a day. She had already spent more time caring for him than she should as the office was looking for her since she just up and disappeared them which usually meant the person was dead. It did not really matterthough to her any longer as it seemed nothing mattered except his survival. It was utterly confusing to her as to which direction she needed to go next. Her head hurt from her a tempt to figure it all out soshe closed her eyes and laid there and waited for lestat tostir.

[Risen]

The second she began to trace the seal, his eyes began to open slowly to gaze upon her. She had looked peaceful before but once again her look told how deep in thought she truly was. He figured she was concerned about the seal as he reached over and took her hand gently.

There is no need to worry. No need to think you haft to protect me all the time as well. My fate is my own after all. And believe it or not the Heavens are on not only mine..but oddly enough yours. I had a dream again Nyx, this time God spoke to me. I now know what I must do.

With that he released her hand as he turned and got up slowly turning from her as his body was still very much sore. But he had no choice, any longer laying in bed and he would pretty much become the bed he thought. As he rose he also realized he was naked as a very puzzling look came upon him with a side of oh god..not again. So as casually and as brave as can be he walked straight out of the room and into his to get what was left of some clothes to take a shower with. If she had seen his face she would have died laughing for how red he was. He had to wonder though why these situations kept happening to him. Did the Lord truly get this much kick out of him? Enough of those thoughts though as he made his way to the shower and turned it on. While he waited for it to heat up though he took a look at himself in the mirror. He looked strong and brave. Though his eyes spoke differently. As he stared he suddenly Saw Zains eyes. Those cold green pools of no emotion what so ever, A true hardened killer that took thrill in others pain. Part of him had to wonder though as to how Zain became this way. Unfortunately the only talking he will be able to do at first is with his fists. Once satisfied by the heat of the water he stepped in easily and soaked in it. The heat felt amazing against his achy muscles as he stretched slowly to get his body to move and twist without feeling achy. Once he was done and cleaned he got out and got dressed before returning to the room Nyx was in.

Well Now I suppose you are even arnt we? I saw you in all your glory and you saw me ha ha. Ha...god why me?

He held a smile as a small blush returned.

[Nitalya]

Nyx had not realized she had woke him until she felt his fingers close about her own just at it reached the outer most edge of the circle. She lifted her head so that she could look into his eyes as he spoke to her. Her worried look faded as she attempted to hid her worry from him and gave him a warm smile, but alas it did not last very long as he spoke of 'his fate being his own' and continued on to talk about heaven being with her. She almost laughed at such a silly notion as why would the home of the pure be with such a lowly and vile creature such as herself. It was almost pure blasphemy to even think such a thing would happen.

It made her wonder if he had hit his head in the fray also as he had started saying the oddest things since they returned home. She was not going to ask him about it though as the look on his face said he was serious about the subject. She was not sure what to tell him after that and instead laid there silently while he moved to get up. It was apparent that he was ready to get out of the bed and she could understand since she sat in her chair for almost as long as he had been laying there. His stomach would looked better than the day before and he seemed to be in less pain as he moved or so she thought. When he stopped suddenly for no reason she started to sit up and check on him, though stopped herself as she saw how red his face was and realized what was going on. She fell back on the bed as she tried to hold back a laugh as he was utterly embarrassed due to the fact he was bare naked.

There was no avoiding the fact she had to stripe him to properly care for his wounds, though evidently he did not take to the idea so well as his whole face as about as red as she was in her demon forms. He had nothing to be ashamed of at least since he had a heavenly body after all. She turned and tried to give him some privacy as he exited the room and headed off to get a shower. She waited for him to leave before she stood up herself and headed off to get a fresh set of street clothing and tame her hair.

She changed into a black tank with spaghetti straps and a pair of low rider blue jeans that would give her room for her tail if she were to shift again. She wanted to be ready for anything that might happen as they seemed to kick a hornets nest with their fight with Zain. She had already cleaned up her mess from his old bandages and had started to stripe the bed since it could use a wash also when he finally walked back into the room. It was not until he spoke though did she look up at him from her work only to see his face cherry red with a slightly goofy grin.She could not stop a chuckle this time as she smiled and then shook her head, he had so much to learn about life in that plain.

'Sorry about that, did not think you would mind as i did not have much of a choice if i was going to clean your wounds, though i have to hand it to your maker.. he knew what he was doing when he made you. '

She gave him a playful wink as seemed to return back to the way she was before the fight. After so many years one could easily master putting on masks for others to make them feel better and not worry. She finished pulling off the sheet and bundled the cover up in it then held it out for him.

'do you think you can take this to the laundry room? it is on the other side of the kitchen.'

After he took it from her she picked up the bag of trash and followed after him.

[Risen]

Le'stat took the laundry as he headed out into the living room only to stop dead in his tracks. The room was a mess....,Blood stained the floor as it was clear she was so busy tending to him that she had not had a chance to properly clean the place. He would take care of that for her though as he headed to the laundry room and dropped the sheets off before heading to the kitchen to grab a pan,hot water and a sponge before dropping to his knees to clean up the mess. He had to pull his own weight after all and not be completely useless. After about thirty minutes he finally cleaned up the entire mess and got what he could out of the carpet, though it still held a stained red color in it. As soon as he stood though there was a knock at the door. It was the first time he ever heard anyone come to her door as he decided she was still busy so he would answer it. To his surprise it was one of the older gentlemen down stairs who usually holds the door as he held in his hand a yellow envelope addressed to Nyx. Once the man left Le'stat turned and headed to wards her room as he dropped it on her bed for her.

Hey Nyx, you have a letter for you. I don't know who it is from.

With that L'stat headed back into the living room to finish cleaning and empty the pot before cleaning that as well. If he had one talent it was not only cooking, but cleaning as well. Though as he cleaned he could not help but wonder what that letter was about. Something did not feel right about it as it began to unnerve him. And though it should for in the letter it wrote...


So did you truly believe you could escape me and make me believe you both died? Please do not take me for a fool Miss Nyx. None the less I have sent this letter because I wish to..chat with you. By now I am sure you have come to notice the curse mark I placed on Le'stat. If you wish to know how to remove it then come alone tonight to the park. I will be waiting..

-Zain-

[Nitalya]

Nyx had just stepped through the doorway to the hall when she felt her phone vibrate and stopped to her most current message. It was her office looking for her again as she had a large case the next week and it did not look good when the lawyer was nowhere to be found. She took a moment to reply just telling them she needed some time as an old friend needed some help. It was her code for when she had to do her demon duties and take down a bounty or something of the such. The firm did not know any better that to take her word for it, nor did they really care as long as she showed up when it was most important which was at the trial.

She was then side tracked again when she found another pile of bandages in the bathroom that needed to be clean up. It had been more than twenty minutes since she asked Le'stat to take the bedding to the laundry room before she finally made it down the hall to find him scrubbing her carpet. He had done a decent job, but the carpet was ruined since blood was not easy to get of it once it soaked in. She thought about telling him to leave it and was about to when she realized he was just trying to do his part. The thought made her frown as she did not expect anything from him as what did he have to offer besides his body which both would currently agree was not an option. It was odd to have someone dedicated to repaying her as half the time her firm was chasing them down to get payment.

She left him to his work and started on the laundry as it too had piled up in the last few days. She had just finished filling the washer and had headed off to find the rest of the clothing that needed to be washed when the door bell rang. One of the bad things about living in a large condo was that part of the time she could not hear the door bell, but then again she did not expect to hear it either. She had just exited her closet when Le'stat set the letter down in her mattress before he headed off to finish his task.

It was not too odd for her to receive letters like that one, but they were normally kept down stairs at the desk when she did get them. The envelope seemed normal enough as she sat down next to it before she took it in hand and opened it. The little bit of a good mood she had been him faded as she read over the word and then reread over them. She had expected them to have a little more time before Zain figured out Le'stat was still alive, but it seemed he was a little smarter than she first gave him credit for. Her blood boiled though as she thought of the little prick and his wreakless confidence that he was better than her.

She would go if nothing else but to find out how to remove the seal on Le'stat but she would be more prepared this time. She crumbled up the paper and envelope before a ball of fire formed in her hand and consumed it leaving ash as the only evidence it existed. Le'stat could not know about the meeting as he was not fully healed yet, not to mention he would not last a second if things turned out badly. The thought of keeping it from him twisted her stomach as it felt wrong to hide it from him even if it was for his good.

She sat there a moment longer before she headed back to the living room to find Le'stat as it seemed they had some things to talk about.

'Le'stat? can you come to the living room and sit down for a minute?'

She took her seat on the far end of the sofa and tucked her legs beneath her as waited for him

[Risen]

As she was reading the letter Le'stat decided to raid her fridge seeing as he did indeed plan to cook for her tonight and he would haft to know what he had to work with. It was not long though before Nyx came out of her room and into the living room with one of those deep looks of hers again. He noticed that lately she had been trying to smile, but it was one thing after another that seemed to depress and sadden her. Or either make her so worried sick that she would neglect her health.


'Le'stat? can you come to the living room and sit down for a minute?'

As soon as she called him he knew something was perhaps wrong just by her tone. In short he did not like it. So with a forced smile to hide his concern he walked into the living room and sat across from her as he held a rag in his hands to clean off his fingers carefully. A million things began to run threw out his mind. One being perhaps she had grown weary of him and needed some space? Or perhaps she was ready to finally train him? Either way he had a feeling it was not going to be pleasant news, so with that he held up his finger to pause her for one second.

Before you start let me say something please. I know alot has happened, but I do plan on something interesting when this Zain business is over. I know you would have been better ff if you never met me in that park but I am glad you did or else I would have been dead by now and forgotten and then replaced. As sad a existence as that is, I don't regret anything that has happened, Except for the times your concern mentally effects you. You see angels are supposed to protect and keep people happy. I have a problem doing both it seems. But tonight I will cook you a meal that rivals the fruit of ambrosia of the Gods. One bite and all your worries and concerns of the present situation will melt away. I promise that you have never had your taste buds touch upon this. But enough of that. I am all ears Miss Nyx..

She had to be sick and tired of his apologies by now but who could blame him? He was at the center of it all. How could he not apologies? He was having such a hard time pulling his weight and yet she did not mind it at all. In fact she seemed to enjoy taking care of him. But he on the other did not like it. He did not like that she treated him like a child. Though it could not be helped. But the mere thought only made him want to try harder to be seen as a real man before her eyes.

[Nitalya]

It was easy to tell that her mask did not work on him as his mood sank considerable when she called him to the living room to talk. It was hard to tell what was going through his mind as it seemed to be as jumbled with questions as her own. She tried to give him a reassuring smile, but it fall short as there was nothing to keep it there. The truth was she was treading on new ground as where Le'stat was concerned as did not want to tip the ever so delicate balance they had going there so far.

She was about to speak up after her got comfortable though he stopped her as it seemed he wanted to sooth some of her troubles. It sadden her some as he seemed to think she was better off without him and that he was a burden to her when in fact he had done a lot for her without knowing it. She shook her head as to disagree with his statements and then slide herself next to him and finally gave him a decent smile, though concern remained in her eyes. They were the only part of her that could not lie if one looked close enough and knew was to look for.

She place left arm on his knee and found the blood hole that was left from the spike. Her fingers lightly traced over where the wound had been on his soft flesh before she turned to him.

'you worry too much you know that..... and for the record i do not regret meeting you or for that matter caring for your wounds..... my kind jesters towards you are only a drop in the ocean compared to the deeds i have done before now, so please do not think you owe me anything...... i will how ever take you up on your offer to cook still.'

She paused there for a moment to let him think on what she said before she continued.

'you asked last night to know the truth about things so i will not deny you that right.... though there is not enough time for all of it as it seems Zain has already found out that you still live.... We both know that currently you are no match for him even if you were at full health... Though i may be able to hold my own i have not truly fought in some time... Our only choice is for you to learn the proper way to fight here when you are better if you are to continue to live... Zain will eventually find a way to get past me and get to you...'

She paused again to let him think about what she said as she leaned against him farther and lifted her hand to trace the seal on his chest once more.

"Zain wants me to meet him tonight to chat about your seal... he wants me to go alone....'

[Risen]

you worry too much you know that..... and for the record i do not regret meeting you or for that matter caring for your wounds..... my kind jesters towards you are only a drop in the ocean compared to the deeds i have done before now, so please do not think you owe me anything...... i will how ever take you up on your offer to cook still.'

At least that was one relief to the many worries, but that relief as per usual was very short lived..

'you asked last night to know the truth about things so i will not deny you that right.... though there is not enough time for all of it as it seems Zain has already found out that you still live.... We both know that currently you are no match for him even if you were at full health... Though i may be able to hold my own i have not truly fought in some time... Our only choice is for you to learn the proper way to fight here when you are better if you are to continue to live... Zain will eventually find a way to get past me and get to you...'

It does not matter, Let him come for Soon I will be strong enough to hold my own against him. After all in all honesty it is my fight Nyx, Not yours. You have no reason to fight him in my place! Besides.., Something tells me he would rather fight me anyway, Especially since me and him are kin. It would actually be quite the fun challenge for him if I ever became as strong as him. Do not ask me how I know this..I just do.

And thus more bad news hit him.


"Zain wants me to meet him tonight to chat about your seal... he wants me to go alone....'



This concerned him greatly as he learned his head down and closed his eyes to think carefully. They were related to he had to at least understand his thinking a little more. What could Zain gain out of just meeting with Nyx? Surely he could just bait her out to the park as a trick only to come straight here and finish me off. But that just did not seem Zains style. He was sneaky but never had he heard of Zain being a coward like that. Very well though, his mind was now made up.

I cant stop you from going, actually, it would be the best idea, though I beg you to avoid fighting at all cost. I do not know how strong you are but I do know alot about Zain from what I have read and heard tales about. And that I will share upon you.
Zain first of all is a strong ice elemental user. As you saw he has almost perfect harmony with it by being able to draw moisture from the air, This ability thus gives him a advantage no matter where he fights. His next power I know of is he can cast illusions, In other words do not stare directly into his eyes. I made that mistake and thus why he seemed so fast. Next I heard he can undergo a transformation as well. In that form I heard he challenged the former lycan king and Vampire king in some city he last came from and ripped them to shreds (True actually on the old site) Thus He now controls a good number of Lycans and vampires. The last thing I know of him is the most important Nyx. Do not...I repeat /do not/ Let him bite you. He has a special venom in him that curses you and allows him to torture you to great lengths. If he bites you, its all over.., I don't know what else to tell you except to be careful..,Please be careful Nyx..

[Nitalya]

Nyx did not have to see the expression on his face when she spoke of Zain as she could easily feel the muscles in his chest tense under her light touch. It was not a surprise either that he reacted so badly as no one could blame him since the last meeting went so poorly for him. There was also the part that he did not like her protecting him since he was a warrior angel and was made to fight Zain. She sat there silently as he vented each time after she spoke and took his words in to think about them herself.

It was easy for her to feel his own concern about her meeting with Zain as he warned her about his powers. Had this happened in her younger days she would have just laughed off his warning since the down fall of most demons is the confidence that nothing could stop them. All was not lost though as she had more than one trick up her sleeve few had seen and even less had lived to tell about. She gave him a warm smile as she looked over into his emerald eyes once more.

'the biting thing is a little new i have to say.. but you need not to worry i do not plan to attack him if it can be helped as i do wish to remove this horrid seal off your chest before he takes his last breath... if things do turn rough though i am more than equipped to protect myself as i would not have lasted this long other wise.... In hell there are always more demons being made, though not because the angels are killing them off.... the weak are killed off to make room for the stronger as it is truly an eat or be eaten life there and even here on earth... unlike angels though when a demon dies it just dies... there are no second chances...'

Her eyes drop away from his as she looks out blankly at the wall across the room while in her mind she remembered the ever flowing rivers of blood that ran through the pit. Humans depicted it as lava due to its crimson color and the fact it steamed and smelled of a mixture of iron and brimstone. It is a truly a place of torment for all those that are there which is why demons strive to be strong so they may be picked for a post on earth so they can feast on the pleasures it offers. If there was such a place as heaven for a demon it would be earth though even there they deal with threats of death from other demons and angels alike.

[Risen]

The way she spoke about her life, her existence and what she is held many more levels of mystery and despair in her. Of course he knew she was no angel though, He was positive she killed many people, tortured and collected many souls. But the fact that she is who she is now means she was not just a mindless killing machine. This though led him to a few more questions. The main one being this..

I see.., Just like in Heaven, Hell has demons that are created for one function, to cause despair. While Angels have there own function. And Humans unfortunately get caught in between. But I haft to wonder. Does being a demon mean you haft to be evil? Are we judged by who and what we are because of what we are? Do we even have a choice of fate that way? I guess what I'm asking is...Must we be what we were born as? I know somethings are a give away like a vampire must drink blood, but it does not haft to be human blood, and Lycans do not haft to kill. Even just like you. You I'm sure are a complete oddity among your race now. Right here, right now we should be trying to rip each others throats out, yet we are not? Why is that. What makes me so special..and even you so special that we do not wish to harm each other, rather protect each other...?

He let the though of his question sank in abit before continuing.

You laughed earlier about my idea of races getting along, but we proved right here right now that it is hard..but not imposable. Perhaps all creatures to have a true will of there own to do as they please. But if this is true, you realize it would turn upside down everything we know to be true..to be false. The heavens code a lie, and even the demons code a lie. Everything would be false and nothing would be as it seems. Chaos..hat would bring true order perhaps?

[Nitalya]

Nyx was still deep in thought when he spoke up and brought her back to the peaceful aura of the living room. She shook her head to rebuke the dark memories of her past life so she could concentrate on what Le'stat had to say. There was no telling how he would react to the fact that when her time came there was no second chances, though instead of concentrating on that fact he posed a question. It of course had no simple answer as just by asking it he questioned the very reality around them.

She had never taken the time to ask herself could she be more than what she was born to be, and why should she as demons could not strive to be anything other than a demon. Or that was what had been taught through the ages since the very being of her kind. He pointed out many things that had bothered her from the time they met, though had not answer as to why they were as they were. Her mind searched deeper in to the black pit she called her soul so that she could have some answer for him, but alas she could only find confusion there as the question ripped as her very being.

Her expression was frozen as she sat there and attempted to make sense of his question only to have him farther pull at the fabrics that held reality together. It was then she found the answer to his question which was so simple and blatant she almost laughed.

'one does have free will, though it is shaped by ones creator being either your lord or mine... only when they are gone and no longer able to influence the hatred between our kind can it stop.... though even then it would take either the races to learn to live anew or die and take their hatred with them... the day that happens though i fear the world would come to an end anyways...'

She then turned to look at him once more in his emerald hues as she gave him a warm yet playful grin.

'as for us... they are bound to make flukes once in a great while.... though i was not truly created to cause despair and miser.... i was one of few who had a purpose like yourself, though mine was to lead the other demons as they ruled over the humans, it is why i am hardly remembered compared to the others of that time.... There is also the odd comfort i find when i am near you which as a demon i have never felt before in all my years....'

[Risen]

'one does have free will, though it is shaped by ones creator being either your lord or mine... only when they are gone and no longer able to influence the hatred between our kind can it stop.... though even then it would take either the races to learn to live anew or die and take their hatred with them... the day that happens though i fear the world would come to an end anyways...'

Le'stat pondered this for a moment as a question popped into his mind, one he was always hesitant to ask in Heaven.

Nyx..,Do you believe God has the power to simply destroy Lucifer? I mean to do so, would that in your opinion end all evil?

He suddenly just realized what he said as he shook his head slowly.

I'm sorry, I did not mean it that way, Rather not beings of evil..., Gah..

He was really having a hard time wording this with trying to not insult Nyx.

Ok..when Lucifer first fell and began to create Demons. Do you believe that if God wished it he could have stopped him and thus no evil would have been born? Therefore you would then have been created truly pure?

He then waited for her response eagerly.

'as for us... they are bound to make flukes once in a great while.... though i was not truly created to cause despair and miser.... i was one of few who had a purpose like yourself, though mine was to lead the other demons as they ruled over the humans, it is why i am hardly remembered compared to the others of that time.... There is also the odd comfort i find when i am near you which as a demon i have never felt before in all my years....'


He felt a warmness in his being as she told him that as he smiled.

You know.., I have a theory. Lucifer is a angel, weather the People or Heavens accept it. He is what he is, therefore being a angel you do have good in you, A pure light., Though I am sure it is Small, I bet he still has it and when he creates a demon I bet some of that pure light goes into them giving them the chance to be...pure? What do you think?

[Nitalya]

Nyx was not certain how Le'stat would react to her notion of his lord and creator being no more, though currently they were just speaking of dreams or in his case fantasies of what could be. Such thoughts were dangerous though as they walked a fine line of being considered traitors to their own kind not to mention the damage such a thought would cause to the 'order' of the plains. Her crimson hues searched his for the answer if he thought such a things was possible, though he took them back to a 'more sensible' line of thought since death of god was not possible. He seemed to trip over his words as he had trouble finding just the right ones for his simple yet complex question.

Would things have been different? She thought to herself as she again searched for an answer for him. After a moment though she shook her head from what he had told her about heaven before Lucifer fell it was bound to happen one way or another.

'He may have been able to destroy Lucifer, but i dont think it would have made a difference.... evil is as much of a part of a being soul as purity is... it just counts on which is nurtured as which a being becomes.... so if it was not him then it would have just been another who had fallen into destructive ways... and breed his own army to spread the hate and miser they felt.... So i do not think i could have ever been made pure from the being and if by the impossible chance i was... i would not be who i am currently....'

She leaned her head back against his shoulder lightly as she tried to take comfort from what warmth his body had while he spoke up again. All the talk of souls and the what ifs continued to tear at her as it created a void that was once filled with the one side thoughts of what life was about that was drilled in her from the being. It would have been a shame for her to live countless life times with a vale over her eyes not to mention the countless souls she damed to the pit for various reason to suffer until the end of time.

'A demon no matter if it is evil or by the ever so slightest chance good, as i dont believe pure is something we can obtain, would still be nothing more than a demon and thus treated like one.... Not to mention they would not likely last long as when they were found out all of hell fury would be cast upon them....'

Her train of thought had turned too dark for even her own taste and she felt the need to lighten the mood. There would be plenty of time later for such thoughts and the ones still to come.

[Risen]

'He may have been able to destroy Lucifer, but i don't think it would have made a difference.... evil is as much of a part of a being soul as purity is... it just counts on which is nurtured as which a being becomes.... so if it was not him then it would have just been another who had fallen into destructive ways... and breed his own army to spread the hate and miser they felt.... So i do not think i could have ever been made pure from the being and if by the impossible chance i was... i would not be who i am currently....'

As always she seemed to take his questions into careful consideration before replying. And just as usually she came back with a rather good point. She indeed would not be who she is. And very unlikely would they have ever met. He did not like that thought though for he liked her alot it seemed. Rather it felt right being around her.As well though her other point of having another person just take Lucifer's place got him to think alittle harder. Why did Lucifer just not create his own Paradise to rival heaven instead of just a hell where no one would want to go? He in turn would have been a God in his own right.

Why do you think Lucifer Decided hell to be such a horrible place? Why did he not just make it a place full of so much glamor and awe like the way heaven is? It just makes no since to me really ya know?

His question was innocent enough, but to others such talk was indeed very dangerous. He was now caught off guard once more as she layed her head upon his shoulder in comfort. He wished he knew exactly what to do rather than what he thought to do. So with a risk of hoping it was right he put his arm around her and held her closer as she spoke.




'A demon no matter if it is evil or by the ever so slightest chance good, as i don't believe pure is something we can obtain, would still be nothing more than a demon and thus treated like one.... Not to mention they would not likely last long as when they were found out all of hell fury would be cast upon them....'

Yes..but being a demon does not mean a demon has to be what the generic term of it means. Who said it was law that demons had to be nasty and evil? Angels as you can see are not perfect, contrary to popular belief.

He could tell by now though that she wished to speak of something more..happyier. So With that he decided to pester her more with questions.

Ok, time to tell me some more human things. Like what is your favorite human thing to do around here or with others?