The Betrayal

Chapter 24 - 'Peace'

I returned from Pallantino's mansion after removing all evidence of me being there. I didn't have to worry about Luther finding out as he never liked watching the news, but I would tell him soon enough. He would be angry I went behind his back, but also proud I had ended Pallantino and his gangster's organisation. However, there was one more person left on my list. I couldn't stop until I ended my last remaining family member so my parents and Kelly could rest in peace. I had nowhere to begin though, Aaron was a fleeting shadow, never staying in one place for more than a week. I would have to kill him alone. I couldn't fight hell's army on my own. After weeks of searching for any clues, anything at all, I found nothing.

Luther had already retired to his room, stuffed by the huge roast dinner I had cooked for us. I caught an early night too, also being bloated by the gigantic turkey I treated us to. I fell asleep instantly, as though I was injected with anaesthetic. I was disturbed however, and forced into a dream state I had never experienced before. I was conscious, but knew I was sleeping. I could speak out loud, but not move or see a single thing, my vision was complete, pitch-black darkness. I heard a voice echo in the distance, slowly getting nearer and nearer. Aaron's voice. It was mumbles at first, until it was within hearing distance.

"What is this?" I said calmly, acting like I wasn't fearful. I tried to keep my composure, but it was difficult to tell if he could attack me here. I definitely couldn't defend myself not being able to move or see a thing, and I was not going to die in my sleep.

"It's a dream state Nathan." Aaron said with seriousness in his voice. "As we are blood, our powers allow us to communicate across this realm. However, without consent, we cannot see each other or move our bodies in any way, shape or form." He said.

I breathed a sigh of relief, he could not harm me here.

"Then why are you talking to me?" I questioned, confused.

"We're going to end this. I've let you continue for too long and you've caused me enough harm now. Me and you Nate, no one to help me and no one to help you. If you bring even a single other person I will summon every demon I have to tear you and your friends to shreds." He threatened. "There is a field clearing in a forest, behind the house you and Luther previously resided at. Meet me there at midnight tomorrow night, and we'll settle this."

I woke up in the morning, remembering the conversation in flawless detail. I wasn't going to disappoint him. This was my chance to end this nightmare once and for all. I waited, once again not informing Luther of the conversation with Aaron or that I was going to meet with him. The day came, it was 9 pm. I caught a taxi to Luther's old house, searching the forest behind it until I found a large clearing. It was now very dark and began to rain heavily, reducing visibility. I stepped out on to the field at midnight, waiting cautiously and anxiously for the red smoke. It appeared around ten metres away, spawning Aaron out of it.

"We don't have to do this Nathan!" He yelled across at me. "We can end it here! Join me. Put those powers to proper use and help me conquer this world. The humans are too weak, they don't deserve to be top of the food chain. You and I are the same, we could take over easily and rule this earth and hell together as family Nate!" He shouted excitedly, his hair soaked and his clothes dripping wet.

"You know I cannot do that Aaron. You've made my life a misery from the start, killing my parents and murdering my last hope for a good life! We will never be the same, and if I have to kill you to stop you, then so be it." I said, with a grave and earnest tone.

"I can't let you kill me. I can't let the army be returned back to hell Nathan! Don't make me do this." He said with serenity.

"You will try." I said confidently.