Caged

Chapter 16

     "Fuck, really?! I'm helping this unfortunate boyfriend of yours and this is how you repay me." I slowly let go of the enchanted knife, backing away from the creature writhing in pain. slipping through the space between his massive legs, I reach Abigor, placing my hands on each side of his face. He looked outright broken. The usual mischievous gleam I was so glad to see, was no longer there. His head hung low in defeat, clothes torn, and blood stains were splattered throughout the area.

     "What did he do to you?" His state caused my eyebrows to wrinkle in defeat, it's as if somebody dumped a bucket of cold water over my head. Sadness, anger, defeat, emotions I knew too well surfaced once more. Spinning around to glare at Lucifer, I intend to give him a piece of my mind. Prowling over to Lucifer, I rip the knife from the palm of his hand. Only the person who has possessed the enchanted knife can remove it from another. However, there is one exception, the other person can cut off a limb to get rid of the knife. Because every so often, the knife produces toxins that attack the neurological system, if you're lucky the knife is in an area where the limb can be removed. Or you die a slow painful death.

     "w-wait, Athena. He's on our side." Lowering my arms and tilting my head in confusion I glare at Lucifer, you've gotta be kidding me.

     "Yeah what the hell, I saved his damn life. You should be glad Abigor actually cares about you, or your spine would be dangling from my hand right now." I turned around trying to release the chains trapping Abigor. Placing the palm of my hand around the heavy cuffs trying to pry them apart, they pop open with ease.

     "That was easy." The two males stared at me with mouths wide open, I looked at the two of them while standing awkwardly kicking the dust on the floor, I hate being scrutinized.

     "You did not tell me what she is Abigor, you have no idea how dangerous this could be to all of us." The enormous creature paced in panic, pulling on his dark, curved, horns.

     "Okay, I might have left a few tiny details out of the equation." Scowling at Abigor Lucifer pointed at me.

     "She's related to Leonardo! Do you have any idea how long he's been looking for his granddaughter? you're a dead man walking." The knife slipped out of my grip, crashing to the floor, creating a deafening thud. The only family I have left is an evil man who makes deals with even worse demons. Isn't this a splendid day. 

     "I'm getting her out of here." Abigor stood up on uneasy legs staggering over to me, I quickly throw his arm over my shoulder to carry some of his weight. 

     "Don't be silly, I came here to get you out. Not the other way around." As we began to slowly shuffle to the other side of the room Lucifer stopped us, irritated he kneeled. 

     "Get on, you guys are too slow and you'll be spotted." He was gentle with Abigor, telling him to hold onto his dark fur. With me, however, he roughly wrapped a hand around my torso and tossed me onto his back. He quickly started moving, swiftly making his way up the steps. Two large oakwood doors swung open with force as Lucifer made his way throughout his large property. I remembered a few things here and there when I was looking for Abigor, but my mind was determined to find him, which didn't give me much time to take in the amazing architecture. The doorways consisted of large arcs, which opened up to gorgeous large rooms, marble pillars glittered with flakes of gold. I certainly didn't expect Lucifers private home to be so elegant. Original paintings complimented the lightly colored walls, one, in particular, caught my attention. 

     "That's an original piece by Leonardo da Vinci. No human has seen it before." Abigor whispered to my left.

     "How is that possible?"