Different Worlds

Blood Curse

The portal immediately closed as soon as Charles passed. He looked around the place where his sister's portal had taken them. Then, from a tiny room, Lloyd appeared and looked curiously at Charles.

Lloyd: Where's Charlie?

Charles: (He approached Lloyd.) She stayed behind. How's Naya?

Lloyd: She's fine. But she needs to rest. She lost so much blood. Rayt's with her. (Charles looked around the cabin) Where are we?Do you know this place?

Charles: Yes. I know this place. This is the safest place.

Lloyd: How'd you know this place? You stayed here before?

Charles: No. But Charlie and Niña's father did. This was their home.

Lloyd: Did Niña stay here too?

Charles: Yes. Charlie was a mother to her here. Anyway, I'll look for food. You and Rayt stay here. Ryle and Charlie might show up.

(Charles went to the woods.)

***

Charlie went to the cemetery and trace a familiar path towards a secluded mausoleum. The door was locked but she knew the puzzle to unlock the door. She went inside and headed to a tiny door hidden on the wall. Then, she found Ryle leaning on the wall, staring up at the night sky through the devil's hole of the mausoleum.

(Charlie ran towards Ryle and hugged him)

Charlie: By the angels, I'm glad you're okay, Rylie.

Ryle: Lloyd's message got me on time. I fought two of Asmodeus' minions on my way here. The two might be scouts looking for us in random areas because no one appeared after them.

Charlie: Asmodeus' power is growing. We need to go ahead with my plan right now.

Ryle: Uhmm... What's your plan, Charlie?

Charlie: We need the help of the Nephilim. I need to talk to the Head of the Nephilim's Institute here.

Ryle: Are you crazy, Charlie?? The Nephilim's will imprisoned you.

Charlie: I know. But I need to risk it. Only the Iron Sisters make Aegis.

Ryle: Charlie, your presence in the institute will trigger war between Underworlders and Nephilim. Both hunted and fought each other because of us, especially because of you and Charles, because of our blood.

Charlie: Funny isn't it? How our angel blood becomes our curse?

Ryle: Yes. Underworlders need your blood to become a daylighter, a white wolf, the most powerful witch, and an immortal faery. And nephilim needs your blood to create more of them using the mortal cup.

Charlie: In short, Underwolders want to become like you guys. And Nephilim? They want to terminate your kind.

Ryle: Let's not forget Asmodeus. They see you as a threat, you and Charles, because you know their weaknesses as demons. They see us as a threat because we are just partly demons.

Charlie: We don't have much time. Take me to Selena - the leader of the vampire clan. I know you both secretly meet. She's close to the institute. She can help us.

Ryle: I did not mean to hide it from you guys. I just thought it would alarm you guys, me meeting with an enemy.

Charlie: Don't worry. We understand. We know it's love.

Ryle: It's not love. Because it's still you, Charlie. We are just friends. And she gets it.

Charlie: But Ry...

Ryle: Don't worry. I get it. You don't love me back.

Charlie: No, no, no. I love you but it's not the same depth as yours for me. You'll find someone more deserving.

Ryle: Let's not talk about it. Come. And We shall have an interview with a vampire.

(Ryle lead the way out.)