The Judge

New Beginning

To say many were surprised would be a massive understatement. Going through the portal back to hell with my undead army we were greeted with Charlie, Vaggie, and the whole crew staring at us. They weren't alone since it seemed a group of cannibal town's residents were present as well. Seems she was able to persuade Rosie and the town to help, even from that bitch susan. 

"Do not worry everyone, they're with me", I said looking at my undead army. Charlie walked up on edge.

"So, where did you go?"

"Took a trip to the human world to boost your numbers"

"wait, so that mean. You can raise the dead!?", Charlie said surprised. Feel like people are forgetting who I am.

"Lord of death remember? easy ability to use but one I never used until today. Made a promise to myself that others knew I would never raise the dead. I've defiled these corpses by bringing them back like this. Their souls may have passed on but the bodies that once held them deserve to rest but because of me their eternal rest has been defiled". Looking at the corpses the feeling of regret seeped back into my bones. continuing to tell myself it was necessary didn't quell it in anyway. "Add it to the list of mistakes I've made".

"It means a lot that you do this for us. I'm sure it was hard". Hearing her words of empathy made me remember who I saw trying to stop me from doing this. Everyday it feels like I'm continuing to disappoint her. Makes me wonder how much I've changed since my time in heaven as an angel. Need to push that down for now, there are more concerning tasks that need my attention. 

"They are yours to command", i said starting to walk away. She grabbed my arm stopping me. 

"Where are you going?"

"You are not the only one who got onto heaven's bad side Charlie. As they will come for you they will come for me. Divide and conquer. So I'll wait in my mansion for them to come"

"But but we need you here!". Stopping for a moment I put my hands on her shoulder leaning down toward her height.

"Maybe but maybe not. You have gone far Charlie. You have gone far on this journey of yours and you will continue to go far. Nothing can stop you. Nor heaven or hell can. You have friends willing to fight with you and family. I have faith, something I never thought I would say after all these centuries, that you will succeed. By me not being here I split their forces which means your odds of success here rise. Stay strong", I said before again walking away. 

"Be careful"

"You should be telling heaven that"

Turning into mist travelling over Pentagram city I head toward my home. There were preparations needed to be made for Heaven's arrival. Adam won't turn the other way after my insult the first time we officially met as I am now and in the courtroom. Which means he'll be coming right to my door step. Thankfully my preparations won't be too complicated. Just need all my employees out of my home and I'll handle the rest. Can't have them being mixed up in this. They didn't ask for it. Reforming into my physical form I walked up the steps to my home to see miss mayberry waiting for me.

"Sir, welcome home. Feels like it's been awhile"

"Indeed it has. We've both been busy lately. Thank you again for handling the arrangements. Once recent events are settled we'll be putting them into action. Now we need to have the staff in the house head home for the day along with giving them the news that they won't be coming into work for awhile but they will still be paid as if they were working", i said walking past her. Pushing the doors open she followed me.

"May I ask why sir?", she asked quickly matching my steps by my side.

"Of course, the forces of heaven will be arriving during the next extermination and part of them will be coming here. Where I'll handle them myself. Now though, summon the staff to the front room. I'll address this new news to them myself. Best we do that. I'll be in the main room in five minutes. There's something I need to pick up from my office"