Devil's Awakening: A Dark Whispers Novel -book 1-

Chapter 17: Cloak- and -Dagger

Chapter 17: Cloak- and -Dagger

An eternity in hell...sounds like some horror story. Trapped in a black abyss, no happiness, no life, no love.

Yet I was meant for something greater. To deliver these people from the hatred and suffering Hades has bestowed upon them.

Well I'm just getting started.

Staying here separated from the ones I love serves as a greater purpose in whole...to bring what was once lost back again.

LIFE

A word Hades knows not the meaning of anymore.

LOVE

A cold heart decayed brought about over the years of pain and anguish.

JOY

Nothing lives in happiness anymore, Hades made sure of that.

But if there's anything he knows greatly of its DEATH. The destruction of man and his imperfections. The desolation of ones sins and crimes committed against each other.

That's what He knows, nothing more but the burn of hot coals on the palm. The sickness of the soul, has grown and consumed him.

My mother was right, once you have given yourself over to the darkness there is no going back, there is no return from the darkness of the night.

Try telling that to your children one day. The story of the great Hades, brought to his knees by the loss of emotion.

He has no perception of feeling anymore, He has shut i off. Turned of his pain, closed up his heart, and destroyed all happiness.

Some say here that his soul can be saved, that every soul can be saved. Other say there's no going back for him, he's too consumed by his own hatred for everything.

I'd say that might be true, I'd also say that everybody can be saved, even if you are the source of all living things sufferings.

You might think I'm dafted, mad or crazy, yet I say no one is to far gone to have a redeemer. Even HIM.

Turning away from the marble statue of Zeus in the temple, Loral picked up the hem of her black lacy dress as it touched the floor.

"everyone can be saved" She whispered to herself as she grudgidly walked down the isle to the doors.

"Yes Loral, everyone can be saved, but you have taken on a challenge that nobody has accomplished" A husky voice mumbled in her ear.

Gasping she tried to turn around but was held in place by her captor. "shh it's okay, it's me" He whispered as he gently touched her shoulders and trailed his fingers down her arm, igniting fire in it's wake.

Knowing only one man who could calm her with a single touched Loral relaxed against Zeus' chest.

"what are you doing here"?

"I came to tell you..." In a hushed tone he said "to tell you, I love you, Loral".

Sighing in grief Loral turned to face him "i-i love you, too".

Words could not express the happiness Zeus felt as he showed his pearly whites. Embracing her he whispered sweet nothing in her ear and he felt as if everything was right with the world. Yet he knew this was only for a short time.

With great reluctance he pulled away from the beauty in his arms and caressed the side of her face.

"where goodbyes are many-

and greetings are few-

I have chosen you for a reason-

To forever stay with you in all season-

Always by your side but I am leaving-

Forever your lover I will be-

We will have greetings again-

but life is long and time is fleeting-

How can I ever live without you?-

How can I ever see myself without you?-

Why would I ever choose another and not you?-

These questions I ask when I'm with you-

From the depths of my heart 'I Love You"

By the time Zeus spoke till the end Loral could not help the tears that flowed down her face. Clutching onto his armor she cried, for losing the only man she ever loved. This would be the first and the last time he ever told her he loved her, and she knew it.

"shh pet, we will meet again. Eternity has no limit, we will see each other again" He cooed as he wiped away her tears with his thumb.

"For now, you have an obligation to my brother. Heal him Loral, bring him back to us. It will take a long time, but you have been graced with the gift of love and healing. Use it wisely young one, use it wisely"

"But there will be a war, it is written in stone from the moment Hades stepped foot on earth. It will happen but only for a short period of time, Life will flourish once again and all will be at peace"

"sometimes you have to cut down the wheat before it will grow again" Zeus said solemnly

Giving Loral one last longing embrace Zeus pulled away. Grabbing hold of her chin lightly he captured her lips in a wistful kiss.

Their lips met and electricity exploded between them. Love, lust and passion was melded into the heart wrenching affection of the two lovers as the kiss was only a feather touch.

In one second it happened and ended before Loral was left with her hands in the the air when Zeus once was, and her heart aching for her beloved.

Peace be with you my love, we will see each other again...hopefully...