Awakened

Ch 10

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I breathed a sigh of relief knowing that Tylers magic could still be restored. I beckon for her to follow me and we fly in the direction of the girls house. I knock quietly on the door and it opens immediately as a hand grabs both of us and pulls us in. I squeal as both Afriel and I are chucked into a dark basement. She smiles. "Bad mistake leaving Tyler with me... Good Luck getting out!" She laughs a high-pitched screech and closes the door as we are plunged into pure darkness *

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"Georgia, who exactly did you give Tyler too?" I asked concerned. I hoped it's not who I think it is.**

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"I... don't know... but she looked nice..." I murmur softly. How had I possibly made this situation worse? I spread my wings and close my eyes as electricity courses through my skin, lighting the room in a dim glow. i see Afriel's fearful yet serious face and I look away.

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Poop buckets I thought. Was it Demonica? Raven? No it must be Demonica, who else would know who Tyler is. I can't believe it. It was 40 years and Demonica's still trying to get her revenge? This can wait. I need to find a way out of here. Tyler is still my best friend. So is Georgia, I can't stand to see her when Tyler is lying dead on the floor, blood drained. I walked to the edge of the cell and touched the bars. "OUCH!" I screamed out loud. Georgia looked at me worried. I waved my hand to say I'm fine. Damn now it's impossible to get out. The bars are made of fire metal. Forged from hell. I can't touch it because i'm angelic. BUT GEORGIA CAN! **

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Afriel turned to me with an excited look in her eyes. I walked towards her and she explained that I could touch these bars as I was rebellious. I reach my shaking hand out until suddenly i feel fire, burning my skin.... but it felt..... good. I hold it for a few seconds as the energy swirls inside of me. Then like a flash, the bars explode and both of us are knocked back into the wall, the bars of the cell gone *

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I looked at Georgia, shocked at first than smiled. She was stronger than I thought. I got up and helped Georgia to her feet. "Let's go" I said quietly. Lucky i've been here before and I know my way around. When we rounded a corner I used my powers and blew down the door in front of us and walked in. Both Georgia and I stopped dead in our tracks. Tyler was lying on a chair with tubes filled with his blood coming out of him. Beside him was Demonica. Drinking a glass of red, thick liquid. His blood. She looked at us, and slowly, slowly she started turning younger and younger. **

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I whimpered in shock and ran to Tyler, crying by his side. I looked up at the girl whoa features were contorting to look smoother. "How dare you..." I whisper hoarsely. She smiles lightly and mutters "I knew you'd escape. Until I couldn't take it. I jumped from Tyler's body and roar as I remove the glass from her hands and smash it into pieces. Afriel took the chance and wiped a punch at her jaw as a menacing crack filled the room. *

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I looked at Georgia and smiled a devious grin. "That was good" I said evilly. But I didn't tell Georgia that since Demonica drank Tylers blood, She is immortal, unless, Tyler dies, she won't. But still, I couldn't tell her. I grabbed Tyler's magic from before and injected it into his arm with Georgia watching me intently**

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Tyler's eyes slowly awakened and he sat up straight. I ran to him, but just before I reached him. The woman held me back and I stumbled backwards. Suddenly she opened enormous black bat wings with a reddish tinge to them. I stumbled back in shock and Afriel muttered "She's a Vesper..." I look at her in confusion and she explains. "There were many races in the beginning, but as the war broke out only two races survived... The order and Rebellion... It's impossible that a Vesper family could've survived for this long... I always thought she was just a Rebellion..." I stumble back in shock. "YOU KNOW HER!" I screech

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"I.......I....." I started lost for words but Demonica cut in. "OF COURSE SHE DOES, before, Tyler and I were lovers until YOU came along, now I shall have revenge, you both love him, but what to do when I start to kill all your loved ones and you Can't kill me, and by the way, thank you Georgia for giving me this opportunity!" Demonic said and laughed before flying away into the sky*

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I immediately run to Tyler and help him up. I pull him carefully towards Afriel and sigh, "Where do we go.... That women would surely find us if we head home and the hunters are after me and you now Afriel so they can get you back and..." I fall to the ground in a fit of tears and sobs, murmuring sorry over and over again.

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I looked at Georgia with sympathy as she crys. I walked outside into the piercing cold air. I took a deep breath that stung my lungs and I flew into the night. I couldn't tell Georgia what I was about to do, she wouldn't let me go, she will say We will figure something out, But that nots happening. It's time to get this over and done with*

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I awake in Tyler's arms. "What happened?" I murmur. How had I fallen asleep at a time like this. "Wait... WHERE IS AFRIEL!" I look at the time in the corner of the room and choke on my breath. It had been about three hours before I passed out. "Where is she!" I ask Tyler desperately. He looks at me worried and I immediately knew he didn't know

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I landed outside an old church with Demonica in front of me. "Hello sweet" She purred. "Let's just get this over and done with, please" I said quietly. "She laughed and walked inside with me behind her as she practically danced to the altar. "Alright, you know what to do" I said. Demonica grabbed a knife and cut herself letting her blood pour. "I, Demonica Lasso, solemnly swear, that when Afriel sacrifices herself, I shall destroy the bond between Tyler and I. If I break the contact, I shall turn to dust and return to hell never to return". Demonica said smiling. "Your turn" She said and handed the knife to me. Reluctantly, I took the knife and cut my hand letting the blood pour. "I, Afriel of the Order, solemnly swear to sacrifice myself. If I break the contract I shall turn to dust, and fall to hell, never to return" I said nearly to tears. Demonica laughed and flashed me an evil grin. It was now time to combine our blond to seal the contract.

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I jumped up on my wobbly legs and looked around. The Vesper wasn't anywhere in sight. I closed my eyes and remember Afriel's warm smile. Suddenly an image of a pristine clean church floated through my head, blood, contracts... possible death... I gasp for air as I open my eyes and look at Tyler. "She is breaking a bond between the Vesper girl and you." The words practically tumbled out of my mouth. I clasped a hand to it. Was what I had said true... I didn't want to know... *

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Demonica's hand was outstretched ready for me to take and seal the contract. I slowly put my hand out, just fingertips away from her, I took a deep breath, and said to myself quietly. "For Georgia. For Tyler" I whispered and Demonica laughed. I took her hand and Demonica spoke her words. "Gabriel from above, Azazel from below. Heed our words and grant our wishes" Demonica boomed. We stood there in silence. Had It worked? Suddenly there was a loud boom and the ground rumbled as a bright light above us appeared blinding us, then a dark fog covered our feet to our chests appeared from the ground. Both Demonica and I covered our eyes with our free hand with our others still attached. When the light and dark disappeared we opened our eyes to see Gabriel and Azazel above us with their massive wings outspread looking at us both with a blank expression. This was it.