Demon Muse

Revaluations

   Wendy is rushing through the hallways in a near panic. One of her older sisters had gone to the hatchery to check on the young ones and told them what was happening outside. Bo had to be restrained by several of his sisters. He had a massive panic attack and fainted. Bella is taking care of him and Wendy feels as if she absolutely must find Sean.

   She hears voices around the next corner and nearly collides with Lucy. She looks at the crowd of people with him and rushes to Sean. She doesn't even register several angels or her new boyfriend. She's pale and looks petrified, clutching at Sean's arms.

"What happened? Where is he?" Sean asks, a pit in his stomach. Did Gabriel take him hostage?

"The hatchery! He, fainted." Wendy pants, trying to catch her breath as Sean runs toward the hatchery. Wal picks her up, running after him.

"We can't afford another new door." Wal winks down at Wendy, trying to comfort her. She smiles in spite of her concerns for her little brother. They catch up, just as Sean pounds on the door. "Wait! Let Wendy open it."

"Hurry, please." Sean says, Wendy being sat on her feet in front of the door. Bo's angry voice rings out from inside, just as Wendy cracks the door open and steps back.

"I said, LET ME GO!" Bo screams, Sean opening the door to see him unfurl his wings.

   Several women are surrounding Bo, trying to hold him back. Someone calls out, reminding everyone he's pregnant. He flaps his wings, rising five feet off the floor to hover ominously over the others. His eyes turn completely white and a brilliant light bursts from him in all directions, sending his sisters flying several feet. Sean drops to his right knee and hand, sliding back three feet. He bolts back up onto his feet, terrified for Bo. He's finally unlocked the true power of Heaven's light.

   Sean realizes, Bo's wings are barely moving. Something else has him hovering in the air. A bright light is pulsing erratically from him, in time with his panicked breathing. Sean rushes toward him and Bo growls at the movement. Sean realizes, Bo can't even see him now.

"Baby!" Sean cries out, Bo's tail lashing out in his direction.

"Please, don't make me hurt you." Bo begs, his voice full of sorrow. "Just let me go to him." The light pulses brighter, no one able to get close to him.

"Bo, baby I'm here. It's okay." Sean says calmly, forcing his way closer to Bo. Unfortunately, Bo is so lost to his panic, he doesn't see or hear him. "Baby." He says again, worried Bo will hurt himself if this continues much longer.

    Sean's body trembles, the pain of forcing himself closer to the light is immense. His wings violently burst forth and unfurl, flapping gently. He rises into the air, hovering just before Bo. He reaches out, caressing Bo's cheek. Multiple cuts appear on his forearm and hand, Bo blinking in confusion.

"Baby, calm down. Everything is okay, I promise." Sean says, pulling Bo into his arms and flinching in pain. "Shhh, don't let it take over, baby. You control it, not the other way around."

   Bo takes a shuddering breath, his arms circling Sean tightly. The light begins to fade, until it disappears completely. Sean is still murmuring encouragement and comfort, gliding back to the floor. Bo sags in Sean's embrace, glancing around the room and sobbing loudly. His sisters are trying to pick themselves up from the floor, some even thrown against walls during the blast of light earlier. He sees several individuals he doesn't recognize, along with Lucy and J just outside the door.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I didn't mean it! I just, I can't be without him. I can't breath, can't live without him." Bo sobs, Sean stroking his back and glancing toward the door.