Escape from Heaven

Prologue

The low hum of the heater. The constant chatter from the people around me. The distant splash and screech of tires on the slippery road. I glanced up from my phone in time to see the semi hurdling down the icy hill, the driver nowhere to be seen. I blinked and the semi was hitting the bus, jerking me against the window as I heard it crack from the impact. I could hear the screams and smell the smoke but I couldn't see the fire. Until it was in my face and the deafening ring of the explosion resonated through my ears until I slipped from consciousness.

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I squinted my eyes at the sudden change in light and groaned. I felt like I was hit by a bus. Or an explosion to be exact. If I was in the hospital, I'd be very concerned due to the deathly silence surrounding me. Usually there's a heart monitor and stuff. I slowly peeled my eyes open and let them adjust to the light. I lay on my back for a little longer before slowly sitting up and noticing the other people in the "room" if that's what this is.

The people from the bus. All of them in pristine condition and clothed in pure white robes, sandals, and-

WINGS?! The fuck kind of hospital is this?

A huge door about 20 feet tall and 8 feet wide opened soundlessly in front of me. A seemingly glowing figure stood in front of what I could only presume was a golden gate. I got up and walked toward him along with everyone else but I barely made it out of the door as I was in the back of a line.

"You all died in a...... horrifying manner. And for that, I will grant you all one wish as you enter these gates."

His voice boomed and echoed around me as he spoke. It demanded respect. A respect I couldn't give. I mean, who does he think he is? God?

"I wish to be beautiful!"

Please- it would take a miracle to make her- HOLY SHIT SHE'S A MODEL!!

The girl's ratty hair was combed and thrown into an elaborate style. Her cut and bruised skin was unblemished and perfect. Her teeth were whitened and she looked like a princess out of a movie.

"Mmm I don't really know so... I guess I'll just have the same as her"

"Pfft-"

ITS HARD NOT TO LAUGH WHEN THESE PEOPLE ARE STUPID!

"We wish to be beautiful as well!"

Oh god it looks like one of those high school couples signing up for prom king and queen

"Pfft- please-"

As the line moved up, I couldn't help but laugh louder as EVERYONE and I kid you not, literally EVERYONE wished to be beautiful. When it was my turn, I was lying on the floor dying of laughter, trying to catch my breath.

"That isn't very lady-like or polite, Jaycelynn"

I looked up to the man and slowly stood up. I could now see the word 'Heaven' engraved on the gate. I sighed for a moment before turning to the one who spoke, a small nameplate with the word "God" engraved on it.

"I wish for you to make them all ugly again"

I shrugged and walked inside as I could hear heavy footsteps fall in line with mine.

"Would you please follow me, ma'am"

Oh god, another person dressed in all white. I shrugged and followed them toward what i think is a mountain. Its too quite here.... its creepy.

"I thought heaven would be fun-"

I crouched down in front of the gaping hole in front of me and turned back to my guide.

"Its a volcano? Bro im already dead-"

This guy is legit praying right now? Damn this is awkward.

"Please forgive me for the sin I am about to commit."

"Huh?-"

That bitch fucking pushed me! So that's why I'm currently drowning in the lava. Scalding hot lava. But it doesn't hurt. If this is what immortality feels like, please keep me away from it. This is boring. As I sunk further and further into the lava, it slowly started to cool down. The lava started to thin out and I was moving faster, accelerating through the lava. As it thinned out and cooled down, I could smell the familiar scent of ocean water. Suddenly, I was rushed to the ground through a beautiful waterfall.

I held my breath when I could see a pool of water below me. I was crushed by what felt like 2 tons of water over my head as I plunged into the pool. I couldn't seem to feel the bottom. That was until the floor suddenly rose up to meet my feet and continued rising like an elevator.

I broke the surface and gasped for air. I fell to my knees coughing and stayed in that postition for a little to catch my breath. When I looked up, there was a hand stretched out toward me. My eyes followed the hand to a toned arm and up until my eyes landed on pair of ocean blue ones, partly covered by midnight black hair. Studying the face more, I could see the sharp outline of fangs placed gently in what I can only assume is a smile.

My eyes trailed to his head, ram-like horns jutting out from the side. Wings were folded up and pressed neatly against his back. My eyes then trailed back to his hand still stretched out to me. I took it carefully and he pulled me up off the ground. He hooked his arm with mine and turned to face a black, wrought-iron gate with flames engraved on it. He opened the gate and I gasped at the sight in front of me.

"Welcome to Hell"