petty demon

part 37's

Alexis laid down Aslyn's weak body, fresh blood slowly flowing from the wound on her back.

"Call healers!!" Alexis's orders.

Several guards immediately ran towards the back line, where the healers were. Aslyn's hand slowly moved to touch Alexis's face, which was covered in dried blood stains and dust.

"You still look amazing." Aslyn muttered weakly with a smile. "Alexis... Although you ... don't want to see me, but in my next life.. That would.. Meeting you... Either me or you can't remember... But... I promise, in the next life... I'm just gonna.. Loving you... Although this curse is... An killed me... Repeatedly" Aslyn's breathing began to wail.

Blood kept flowing from his wound, Alexis tried to hold back his tears. "Stop talking, let the healer come. Save a little of your energy." Alexis slowly rubbed the flowing clear liquid soaking down Aslyn's white cheeks.

"I... Loving you... " Bisik Aslyn's.

The tattoo behind Aslyn's ears slowly shimmered, slowly Aslyn's body became transparent like water and became grains of sparkling water that slowly flowed into the ground.

Alice, walking slowly toward her son who was sitting frozen, not a word came out of her mouth. Slowly Alexis lifted her head to look at Howen and Alice. "A... What the hell just happened?" Alexis was in disbelief.

"Prince!!" Howen Murmured.

Alice's wiggle slowly grabbed her son, she knelt before Alexis and hugged him tightly. "No, nothing. Cry, I'll hide all your pain!!"

Slowly Alexis' body shook, occasional sobs rang out. Alice slowly patted her son's back gently. "It's okay!!" Alice muttered trying to hold back her tears.

Devian just stood staring at his wife and son. Some of the soldiers Rhodri raised were crushed into dust and fused with the ground there. Devian spread his gaze staring at the several commanders who were accompanying him.

"Command, the whole army to return. This war we've won unexpectedly." Devian said as he looked at his wife's back.

Devian circulated his gaze, looking at Rhodri's body slowly he walked over to the lifeless body.

Devian grabbed the necklace on Rhodri's neck, observing the cracked necklace. "You think you've won?" I heard Adrian's voice. "I just need to find a replacement body... "

"I think you're wrong, you'll be sealed here forever no one will be able to get you out of here." Devian's eyes glowered.

The ground shook and slowly split into two. From within the ground the hot lava flowed like a river with water flaming reddish occasional blazes seen licking out.

"What do you think?" Devian grinning. "This will be your new home, there will be no demons or humans who can take you out of there."

"You wouldn't dare to do it?" Adrian started to panic.

"I don't need the courage to do this." Devian throws the necklace.

Slowly the larvae began to swallow the necklace. "You'll regret Devian... You're... "

Adrian's voice was no longer heard when the ground re-integrated. "The end of peace." Devian Murmuring.

******

"Is he okay?" There was a soft voice of Alice.

His expression looked worried, occasionally he glanced at his sleeping son.

"Prince, fine he's just... "

"But how's the wound on his face? Are his hands hurt too? Is his head going to be all right?" Alice asked in panic.

"Your Majesty.... "

"It should have healed his wound, Devian healed quickly too. What if the wound is so bad?"

"Mom... Can you, you leave me alone." Alexis Mumbled.

"You're sober? Why keep your eyes closed? You're making mom anxious. Tell me which part is sick? You want something? You need anything?"

Alexis took a breath.

"He's not a kid, let him rest. You haven't cared about me at all." There was a voice of annoyance Devian who had just entered.

Alexis changed her sleeping position to her back. Alice looks to breathe. "Well, there's a lot I want to talk about." Alice smiled, rubbing Alexis' head. "Mom will be back soon."

Alice stood up, leaving Alexis alone. As Alexis fell silent, she touched her hair. "It's also not a dream, can't I have it all?" Mumbled wailing.

******

Inside a large room, with a fireplace and large windows. Alice and Devian sat far apart, an awkward atmosphere filling the room. Alice kept staring intently at her husband.

"He'em, aren't your eyes tired?" Ask Devian.

"I think I have enough strength to keep staring at you." Alice said in a annoyed tone.

"You angry?" Devian asked in disbelief. "You just woke up and you're mad at me?"

"You just put your son in danger, aren't you aware?" Alice asked raising her tone.

"And do you realize who you're talking to now?" Devian also started raising his voice.

"I'm sorry, I'm not talking to a king right now but I'm talking to my husband the father of my son." Alice darted towards Devian, gripping strongly at Devian's neck collar with a sharp gaze. "Explain everything!!!" Alice's orders.

"Hey, you're getting hotter when you're angry!! Put your hands down, I'll explain without you having to talk rudely like that. Try to get your emotions." Devian grabbed his wife's hand.

A bluish light appeared, emerging from the grasp of their hands. Alice's emotions slowly began to subside. "Feel better?" Devian asked in a soft voice.

"It must be hard, it's your first day of being a demon. Emotions will continue to touch the heart of the devil, because it is the source of the life and power of the devil." Devian rubbed his wife's head gently.

"It felt like my whole body was burning as well as my heart." Mumbled Alice. "It's not like I'm."

"It's okay! You're getting used to it." Devian kissed the back of his wife's hand.

"Aren't you angry with me anymore?" Mumbled Alice. "I forgot, when did it happen?"

"I'm the guilty one, I shouldn't have left you in a difficult moment." Devian muttered with regret.

*back*flash*

17 Years ago. 5 months before Alexis was born...

Alice ran vigorously across every long passageway in the tall castle building of the Aldwick kingdom.

Brakkkk....

The door was wide open, the room filled with high-ranking royal officials attending important meetings.

Everyone in the room simultaneously stood bowing in salute to Alice. Devian looks at his wife from his throne.

Alice ran quickly towards Devian, but as she climbed a few stairs her legs stumbled to the girl almost fall down. "Revelation!!" There was a surprised Devian's voice.

There were the voices of some people who chuckled at the sight of the incident. Devian stared intently at his subordinates making the atmosphere return silent. Alice looked up to show off her smile.

Devian immediately stepped down, grabbing his wife's hand. "It's not usually you catch up with me in.... "

"I'm pregnant!!" Shrill Alice with a bright smile.

Devian froze, his face turning deathly pale. "I wasn't sure at first, but lately I've been complaining of nausea, dizziness, no appetite. Then I called the palace healer... "

"T... Wait, what are you talking about??" Devian asked in disbelief.

"Are you surprised too? Me too, I intend to wait for you to come but I can't wait anymore. So, I'm following you here."

"Aiden!!!" Devian yelled out to his advisor.

Aiden hurriedly approached Devian. "Yes, Your Majesty!!"

"Cancel this meeting!!!" Devian Murmuring.

"What??" Aiden frowned. Devian grabs his wife's wrist and pulls Alice's tiny body out of the room.

Alice looks confused, until they enter Devian's workroom. Alice bowed her head deep. "Didn't you like it??" Alice muttered disappointedly.

Devian sighed, as he stared at Alice's sad face. "No... " See the look of confusion on Devian's face. It was as if he was trying to say something but he could not bear to see his wife's face.

"Then, why???" Alice asked looking at Devian with teary eyes.

"Ohhh, Alice.... " Devian pulled his wife in his arms. "It... Very tricky... But, I want to... The creature was immediately removed " said Devian.

Alice immediately pushed her husband's body away, her eyes perfectly round as if she could not believe what she had just heard. "No!!!" Alice hugged her stomach as if trying to protect what was inside. "You're crazy!!!" shouted Alice. Tears slowly came down wetting her pale white cheeks. "Devian, I thought you were an angel in a demon body. But I'm wrong the devil is still the devil." Alice retreated slowly and immediately turned around running out from there.

Braakkk...

Devian kicked one of the chairs in there. "Are you aware? I'm trying to save you." Devian Murmuring.

In her room Alice sobbed, Beryl was seen kneeling beside her master faithfully. "Your Majesty!!" Mumbled Beryl sadly.

"Beryl, how could he do this to me? The doctor said that as this is almost entering its second week, I was happy to know I was going to have a baby. But, my husband doesn't even want it." Occasionally sobs could be heard from between Alice's lips. "Beryl, doesn't she love me anymore? Or her... "

"I love you!!" The sound of Devian just came in.

Alice immediately wiped her tears and stared warily at Devian. "Don't come any closer!!!" Alice warned.

"If you want a creature you call a baby, you can have it. As much as you want, I can ask Aiden to find her." Devian seems to be convincing Alice.

Alice quickly walked towards Devian.

Plakkkp...

A slap landed smoothly on Devian's cheek. "Do you think they're puppies?" Alice asked in anger.

"Well, if you want to conceive then I'll look... "

"Shut up!! Are you going to equate me with a prostitute?? What's wrong with containing your son, our son." The clear water slid down from Alice's eyes.

"No, I don't care. Whatever will I do to get rid of that thing?" snapped Devian.

"Is that how much you hate him?" Screeched Alice.

"Yes!! So don't be stubborn and listen to me!!" Jerky Devian.

"Why? Why do you hate innocent creatures... "

"Because he can kill you!!!"