Flames

Ash's

They all heard a scream for help from the building, bearly audible over the sound of crackling wood and roaring flames. Alastor tried to summon his staff but almost collapse at the sheer effort. Charlie looked at him with an extremely panicked expression,
"Alastor! Be careful, you don't look to good." Charlie pointed out, Alastor's legs were shaking and he took a good moment to stand himself up properly.

Alastor ran towards the hotel, ignoring the pleads from Charlie to stop and find a better way to get to Angel. Alastor payed no attention to her, teleporting into the building, around where he thought Angel would be. The force knocked him back as his body was extremely weakened now, he wasn't sure if he could even teleport one more time.

He looked through the flames and squinted, looking for any sign of his precious Angel. Suddenly he spotted some white fur, his face lifted, his darling was still okay! He ran through the flames, trying to dodge at least some of it, marking his clothes and skin with burns and blisters. He hugged Angel tightly and never wanted to let go. Angel was caught of guard by this but quickly realised who it was and hugged back even tighter, tears falling from his eyes and pure fear of what was happening.

"I'm so sorry! This is all my fault." Angel said, sobbing into his shoulder,
"No... No! This is not your fault Angel, no one could've predicted that he would've done this ." Alastor said, holding Angel in a comforting way. Alastor slowly pulled Angel away from his, just slightly, so they would be eye to eye when he said this.
"I'm sorry Angel, but you need to listen to me when I say this. I think I can only teleport one of us, I'm not sure. But I bearly had enough energy to teleport myself here. So I'm going to teleport you out... What happens to me is just luck, okay?"

Angel's eyes widened, he cried even harder, he just kept shaking his head,
"No, no, no. I'm not lettin' ya do that, not fer me. Ya don't need me ta live, I'm a slut. Get an overlord, why do ya even care..." Angel said, trying to smile through his tears. Alastor look deep into Angel beautiful multi-coloured eyes. He remembered how many good times he had with the spider, even if it was for a short while, it didn't matter to him, he just wished he had known the spider longer.

He then realised, he really liked the spider, not just as a close friend, he actually really liked the spider. He just wanted to keep him safe forever, this was something he had never felt with anyone else before, it should've confused or frustrated him, but it didn't, it made him happy actually. At least he could spend his last moments with the man he loved, and could say that confidentially.

"Well that's a bummer, because I'm not letting you stay in here. I would never forgive myself." Alastor said, shaking his head. Angel coughed and spluttered, the smoke seeping into his lungs. Alastor knew they had to get out soon, and quickly. He smiled softly at Angel,
"Al... Please don't leave me..." Angel said, holding him close to him. Angel looked at Alastor with pleading eyes, it showed sadness, and fear, he hated seeing Angel like this. Alastor just kept smiling,
"Okay... Lets make a promise... No matter what happens after this, we will always be by eachother's side's." Alastor said, holding his pinkie out. Angel chuckled, tears falling down his eyes, he smiled softly, who knows if this was the last time he'd see it,
"Promise..." Angel took Alastor's pinkie, and they shook as if it was a professional deal.

Alastor hugged Angel one last time,
"Don't worry Angel, it will be fine." He said, trying to reassure him. Angel shook his head, still unable to respect his decision to protect him,
"I fucking love ya... I can't believe yer gonna to this." Angel said, shaking his head, battling his emotions. Alastor used his hand to move Angels head, turning it towards him,
"I love you to darling, take care of yourself, please?" Alastor asked, coughing into his sleeve, Angel just smiled, nodding.

Alastor took a deep breath, and prepared to teleport Angel out of there, away from danger. Angel just stayed right next to him, the same sad gentle smile on his face,
"Okay... Good bye my darling." Alastor finally said, finally ready to let him go. Angel chuckled softly,
"Bye Al... I'm sorry... See ya later, I know this ain't goodbye." Alastor couldn't even process what he had said, or why had he said sorry? This was not his fault.

Angel chuckled and tears streamed down his eyes, right as Alastor tried to teleport Angel he felt force on his chest, knocking him backwards into the flames. Angel pushed Alastor back, forcing him to teleport himself out of the building, instead of Angel himself. Alastor hadn't realised what had just happened, and just felt the last of his energy drain out of him, and Angels tear stained face smiling, trying to stay happy.

Angel was now alone once more, he collapsed onto his knees, as the flame approached him, slowly engulfing him,
"I'm sorry Al..."