When the Devil Fell in Love

Chapter 27: Before...SURPRISE!

The following morning I awoke, reaching out in my bed. Only to find nothing to grab onto. I sighed to myself and ran my fingers through my hair.
"Good morning mistress." Andeddo greeted.
"Yeah...morning..." I sighed.
I got out of my bed and stretched out my back. I felt my back crack and I let out a soft sigh of pleasure.
"There we go..." I sighed.
I walked over to my dresser and pulled out clean clothes for the day. I dressed myself quickly, quiet overall. My thoughts were silenced. Its like I had nothing to think about. Nothing to cause my mind to worry.
It was like I was at peace.
But I knew that was a damn lie. Today was the day I forever burdened my mind with. A memory, a friend I once knew...
"Michael," I called.
My angelic servant flew to my side as I was pulling my shirt on.
"Yes mistress?"
"Clear my day." I stated. "I'm going back to Hell for the day."
"As you wish mistress. Shall I inform Ichigo and Amber of your absence?" He asked.
"No." I stated. "If they ask about anything or come here you are to convince Kuki's mother that I am ill."
Michael nodded in understanding and flew to the window, looking outside and observing. I turned to Andeddo and gestured for him to come here.
"You're coming with me."
Andeddo nodded.
"Of course mistress. What for?" Andeddo asked.
"I need to visit someone." I sighed.
I laid back in my bed and closed my eyes.
"Time to go home..." I whispered.
I felt my body jerk as my soul was pushed out. For a brief moment I caught a glimpse of Kuki waking up and throwing up on her bed.
But then, there was black.

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I was home. The warmth of Hell covering my body like a blanket. Ash rained from the sky like snow. Andeddo flew to my side and his jaw lifted into a smile.
"Good to actually see you again mistress." He said.
I smiled back, my scarlet eyes beaming. I pushed a strand of my white hair behind my pointed ears and started to walk ahead. My palace was ahead of us, the gate's opening for me and my servant. When I walked through, guard's bowed to one knee in respect. I smirked and raised my hands in the air, breathing in the smoke.
"Feels good to be back." I chuckled.
When we entered the palace, I walked past my Book of Souls. It was a large book I used to locate the souls of the living to carry out my dark deeds. But I didn't need it right now. I passed the book and my throne, making my way through empty halls. Memories flooded my brain. Like when me and Andeddo used the dining room table as a sled and slid down the grand stair case. When I reached my bedroom I was reminded of the night I banished Beezlebub. I shuddered at the memory. It was my first time. I was angry, I was stressed. I acted without impulse and...
I lost the one ounce of purity I had left.
It was the one regret I had. It wasn't my only loss however. That was why I returned here for the day. To let Kuki's body rest from how long I had possessed her was a bonus to the timing however.
I made my way outside to the courtyard. Around me, the dark atmosphere was home to hundreds of flowers. It was the only place in all of Hell that looked familiar to the plane of Earth. It was peaceful and quiet. I ran my fingers along the tops of the flowers until I reached the center. There was a stone circle. Assorted flowers grew behind and around a large standing stone that was almost my height. I kneeled down to it's base and sighed.
"Hello old friend..." I whispered.
I rested my hand on the stone, my fingers lingering on the letters carved into it.
"On this day..."I began. "Many years ago I lost you."
I ran my thumb along the top, the name as clear as day.
"I wish I knew who did it. Who took you away from me. My only friend..." I whispered.
Andeddo walked over and laid beside me. His jaw bone rested on my lap and he looked up at me. I petted his head and I smiled a bit.
"Mistress...we've been together for centuries." He said.
"I know we have." I replied.
"Yes well, you never mentioned this grave." He stated. "You've come here every year for as long as I've existed. Who is this person?"
I looked away for a moment. Staring at the tombstone before us. I slid my hand off the smooth stone before taking a deep breath.
"Andeddo...this was my first true friend." I admitted. "His name was Zaelear..."
Andeddo stared at me, it was starting to come back to him, slowly, I could tell. In his eyes I saw a spark, like the light that went away so long ago.
"He meant everything to me." I stated.
My eyes continued to stare at the grave.
"Until he was taken away from me."

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