Demons

Chapter 18 Raven

Raven looked over to Aegon and Alistair, who were carrying her lifeless father towards the castle doors. "Wait, Aegon," Raven spoke, making Aegon and Alistair come to a halt, "Let me come with you. I want to say my farewells." Aegon nodded, motioning his head towards the castle doors and continued walking, Raven following them. They carried Azazel's body all the way to the neglected yard behind the castle. It was a very empty garden, only containing stones and some ground, a few roses planted around the sides. "Is this a good place?" Alistair asked, his eyes focused on Raven's. Raven nodded silently, looking at the small piece of ground. It wasn't much, but at least he'd be close to home. Aegon moved his hands just above the ground, making the dirt go away until there was a 6 feet hole in the ground. Aegon and Alistair slowly lowered Azazel's body into the ground, making sure his body was positioned well. Raven felt a tear run down her cheek, quickly wiping it away with her hand. "I'll finish it. You guys are free to leave." Raven spoke, eyes still focused on her father's body, her voice emotionless. Alistair gave her a curt nod, walking back to the castle, Aegon following. Raven sat down in front of the grave, allowing herself to look at her father one last time. Tears were streaming down her face by now as she was reminded he would really be gone by now. She would never see him again after closing that grave. Raven sat there for a little while longer before taking a deep breath in, wiping away all her tears. Her hands moved towards the pile of sand next to the grave, "Goodbye, dad. I love you." She spoke before closing the grave, moving the sand to fill up the hole.