ENJOY
Without a word the women look at each other. Delilah holds out her left hand containing the white cloth. Emma who does not break eye contact with Delilah for a second grabs the cloth. A small smile appears on Delilah's face as the old woman who had seen Tiffany being tortured just yesterday walks toward them. Delilah and Emma hold their hands a few inches apart, causing the cloth to hang limply down, and then the old woman lights the fire.
Tiffany watches the flames slowly creep up through the canvas. The dead silence in the bunker is disturbed only by the gentle crackling of the fire. Tiffany watches Emma's eyes slowly move from her familiar brown to the lighter golden glow. When Tiffany gets through what Emma is up to she sees a smile on Emma's face. Years I've waited for this day Emma smiles as she breaks the silence but I didn't expect it to be this easy. What do you mean mumble Delilah clearly surprised. You called me a monster giggles Emma almost girlishly. You called me a monster when you don't even know what monsters are capable of. Silently Delilah growls as she grabs Emma's arm with her right hand. Emma's face immediately leaves as she feels the pain pass through her body but she doesn't let go of the cloth. With a forced smile, Emma looks at Delilah. I knew you were going to cheat but that's okay that's what cowards do. Tiffany watches Delilah use all her strength to make Emma feel she shouldn't have said this.
With a face full of pain and veins almost popping out of her arms, Emma drops to her knees. It's over Delilah laughs as she continues to apply force to Emma who sinks further and further but refuses to let go. If it's not the flames that make you let go I'll do it myself. Tiffany watches Delilah's eyes roll to the back of her head as Emma cries out in pain. When Delilah turns her eyes back Emma no longer moves. The only strength still visible in her body is her hand clutching at the canvas with everything she has in it.
Tiffany watching Delilah give Emma's body a shock over and over again but Emma no longer responds. We have to do something mutters Tiffany to Sarah as she looks at her. We can't do anything Gwen she chose this herself. But if she doesn't let go then Delilah will finish her off. And if she does let go Delilah will finish her too mutters Sarah there is nothing more we can do. Tiffany closes her eyes and prays to God. Father if you hear me help Emma. I know she's not on our side but I can't do without her. Father help her in Jesus name. Amen whispered Tiffany softly as she opened her eyes and noticed how the flames had almost reached Emma and Delilah's fingers. Maybe there was still hope maybe the flames would hit Delilah and she would let go. But whatever Tiffany could have imagined had not prepared her for what was unfolding before her eyes.
Tiffany watched as the first flames gently licked the fingers of Emma who seemed to come back to life. Delilah had also seen it and watched, dumbfounded, as Emma got back to her feet without a word. With her face down, Emma once again stood right in front of Delilah. Smiling, Delilah looked at Emma who was clearly upset. You are a tough one I must admit Delilah continues but even the toughest people will die someday. With all the strength Delilah has in her she squeezes Emma's arm but nothing happens. This is not possible Delilah mutters as she looks at Emma whose face is still hidden forward in her hood.
Humans Emma Smiles as her a wide grin apears from under the hood. Humans will die. But me. Emma smiles as everyone watches in silence. I am no longer human. With speed, flames shoot up through the cloth over Delilah's uniform. Full of fear, Delilah watches as small flames scatter all over her uniform but don't seem to hurt her.
Delilah looks at Emma as she slowly raises her head. When the two look at each other Delilah is struck like lightning. That is not possible you are Emma you are nothing. Emma smiles as she bares her pearly white teeth. I am Lillith of the Damned heir to the burning throne. Delilah smiles as she looks at Emma and you believe that. Emma smiles back you too in a few minutes. Slowly Emma looks from Delilah to Delilah's hand holding the cloth. Let go Emma mutters. Never growls Delilah as smoke arises in the maw of her other arm. Loud screams but this time Delilah cries out as Tiffany sees the tiny flames around Delilah's right arm trying to melt their way into her uniform while the rest of the flames still dance quietly across her uniform. I'll ask you one more time or I'll burn your whole arm to hell says Emma in a dark tone and under her eye contact with the burning cloth hanging in between her and Delilah.
Emma looks at her Delilah amazed she hasn't given up yet. You know I can make the flames in your hand cause you to let go but I want you to do it yourself. Tiffany watches the flames in the cloth slowly extinguish and turn to smoke until it is completely extinguished. I can even make you die in seconds if I wanted to Emma smiles. Almost half your body is covered in flames if I make them stop protecting you you will die so don't make me ask you again after this.
Let go.
Without Delilah saying a word Emma knows she has made her choice. Tiffany watches as most of the flames travel to Delilah's right arm after which Delilah's maw begins to smoke violently. Screaming in pain, Delilah then finally lets go. Emma feels the cloth hanging limply in her right hand as she looks at Delilah. Spasming in pain, Delilah trembles on the floor of the cell. Emma stands up as she makes a ball of the cloth and lights it with the flames on Delilah's uniform that no longer seem to hurt. Emma smiles as she looks at the burning ball in her hand. Emma of te Damned leader of the Satanist she slist as she walks over to Delilah who is still laying on the ground.
Tiffany, like everyone else, watches shocked as Emma uses her foot to turn Delilah onto her back who seems unable to resist. A fixed look of pure shock is visible on her face as Emma walks around the body the ball of fire still in her hand. I've never tried it on a human before but it should work I'm stronger now. When Tiffany thinks Emma has really gone mad now her mouth falls open in amazement. Like a flaming cross with splayed arms, Delilah rises from the ground and hangs suspended in the air.
Emma's grin nearly tears her cheeks as she sees Delilah's terrified look.
I told u never call me a monster.
Hard Delilah flies backwards to the other side of the bunker where she crashes into the wall and remains motionless on the ground. Shocked, Tiffany watches the burning ball in Emma's hand slowly extinguish, causing the flames on Delilah's body to disappear as well. Without a word Emma falls to the ground unconscious. Tiffany and Sarah run to Emma while most of the Satanists rejoice glad that they no longer have to live under Delilah's terror. Others are less relieved. Angry, Momma gets up from her chair and walks toward Delilah.
You would keep them under control. But mutters Delilah as Momma stands right in front of her. I don't want to hear from you again as long as you are alive here you will do as I say and nothing else. Delilah who is clearly sagging looks at Momma. And what if I help you. If you help me Momma laughs. If you help me I'll finish Emma for you. That's a deal Delilah laughs with the last of her strength in her body. When Momma reaches out her hand to pull Delilah up she only sees
how badly Delilah is hurt.
Her whole hand is black.
THAT MAKES THE END OF ACT 2
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