The Land of Dawn (ML Fanfic)

15. one less evil thing

The darkness of the bloody dungeon seemed to have creeped deep into their veins. Their thirst for revenge and evil fueled them to go through the day and they waited; patiently, painstakingly for the rightful moment to unleash their wrath into the realm.

Alice's wings and apocalyptic aura protected Moskov and in return, his spear of quiescence kept her from the scalding rays of light.

After her escape on the dark abyss, she went on a killing spree; sucking out the life of anything that has a heartbeat on her path.

Moskov, after wallowing in weakness upon Kublai, the idiotic man who has slain all his family members, he retreated to a forlorn cave that was a thousand miles apart from his home.

She was in dire need of blood and he was thirsty for revenge. They were the perfect pair.

She is the queen of the apocalypse and of doom and he, the man who seeked for revenge, all his days; no other evil duo can exist in the realm apart from them.

"I hope that blue mage shows up. I'm in need of a meal. Go get me a snake or something. Feed me, love." Alice begged, shooting Moskov an adorable stare that only he can fall for.

He scratched his head and heaved a sigh. He was not used to serve anyone aside from his family, let alone a selfish woman with a weird thirst for blood.

She summoned the blue mage by entering his dreams; saying that mages should unite altogether. And that she needed his assistance. But all she ever needed was his inkling blood, his potent power. With that, she can be as strong as she imagined herself.

"Alright, but as I will be hunting for food, keep watch of my spear." He said, waiting for her to go ballistic.

"Wait, you're not bringing your spear with you?! Are you dumb? What if you'll be in trouble? Would you just stand there and fight with your fist?!" She shouted, lighting up the whole cave with her eyes that are as red as crimson.

He smiled and let out a gentle chuckle. How he loved to see her fume. She hated jokes yet he, nevertheless plays with her everytime he had a chance.

"Kidding. I'll be on my way, Alice. Stay here and stop ganking critters. I'll do the messy job for you." He retorted, inching the distance between them and he gave her a peck on the cheek.

"Don't be out long enough that I'd come looking for you!" She shouted, giggling to herself.

She watched him retreat from the cave and she haven't noticed that her lips formed a smile. He was her weak spot and she was afraid of it but nonetheless, she'll let him be.

After finding him in an abandoned dungeon while she was on her way, slaying mortals and jungle monsters, she never went far from him.

He was cold to her at first but then, they talked about their past together, deeply, with all ears. They were both victims of selfish beings; which led them to connive and combine their powers to rule the world that has misjudged them.

In the back of her mind, in the animosity of her nature, she knew that with him by her side, she was less evil; for she loves him and loving is the only kind thing she can offer to this world.