Lilith's Curse

The blessing

Chapter 1

†The Blessing†

Screams and cheers flooded the posh ballroom decorated with grand patterns of gold and red. The posh environment was populated by the large number of company who laughed in their single groups, each clinking their glasses filled with rich colored alcohol to the highest degree, as to their appearance of flowing gowns and well fitted suits accompanied by their masquerade mask.

The clicking of heels caused the ballroom to quiet down, everyone stopping their conversations as they turned their attention to the walking horned figure. She wore a cartier red ball gown, the illusion top being form fitting as it flowed off from the waist down giving the gown the swift movement, her arms decorated with lace burgundy gloves finished with a golden yellow feathered masquerade mask and sets of jewels dangling from her horns that curved to her forehead. As she made her way through the open path the crowd created she began to overhear the silent whispers.

'Is that the mistress?'

'It is what the prophecy foretold.'

'Can you believe she's a descendant of our god?'

'Can't believe her own father is doing this.'

Stifling a 'tsk' she continued to walk with her head held high and her back straight, her carefully placed footsteps gave off the illusion like she was floating. Her eyes locked on another figure who held out their hand waiting for her to grasp it, just looking at it made her stomach turn as what was a white gloved hand in others eyes she saw a vile scarred one just crawling with sins.

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When she was at arms length of the hand she slowly grasped it carefully watching as the masked masculine figure softly kissed her gloved knuckles. As he slowly rose from her hand he guided her upon the higher velvet brown platform taking in the sight of her before she spoke. Looking in his eyes she opened her color tinted lips and spoke "Please, protect my people." The words leaving her lips like a venom, asking this sinful man to do such a thing that requires such responsibility made her feel guilty. Even if he was her only best friend, then the man placed a sickening "genuine" smile on his face as he replied "Yes mistress." placing a hand over his chest and bowing.

Turning her attention to the awaiting crowd she folded her hands over her thighs as she opened her mouth to speak, "My people, tonight is the final night that I shall stand before you. Please do not be saddened by this fact. Your prayers and offerings to me will not be in vain, I will do what I must to ensure your safety as I, Lilith Veda, daughter of the Serendipity Veda family, will sacrifice myself in order to fulfill the prophecy!" She finished as she bowed her head taking in the sickening cheers of the crowd.

'We'll be safe from those monsters!'

'The prophecy will be fulfilled!'

Such is the way with pictures in a children's book, they grab the attention of the weak minded. This so-called prophecy was painted eons ago and was rumored to be forgotten as it wasn't fulfilled in its time however, her ancestor..her foolish ancestor. their talent for lying and manipulating sickened you to your core. She wondered how they even stood with themself living with all the sins crawling and marking their now tainted soul, then she began thinking back to said "Prophecy".

' As the sun's final breath births the dark, a child will be born to make their mark. On the final day of the new era remove this child. Complete the ritual. And you will be blessed with protection from the monsters by whom they know best. '