The streets were dark and were slightly creepy because there's a glow off the pavement. Maybe it just rained. There were only two or three people aside from us, but I had a feeling that something is gonna turn out wrong.
"Lilith," I whispered, and then she stopped in her tracks so I did the same.
She faced me, and I could see that she looked like she really didn't wanna do this. Is she thinking the same thing that I am? But I don't know her. I shouldn't jump off to conclusions.
"What is it?" She asked, and I bit my lip.
I was actually scared. How am I supposed to kill a lady just to bring her back to the Shaman Delphi? Isn't that dangerous?
"I think this is dangerous," I muttered, and she sighed.
"Yeah, you just did? Anyway, we don't have much time, and if you don't do this, Shaman Delphi will do everything to ruin you," she explained, and I widened my eyes.
"What the fuck? What if I'm scared?" I said, and she groaned.
"You just thought of that now? Honestly, just go follow me to the hospital, let's take a body there," Lilith said, and before I could say something, she held my hand then the next thing I knew is that we were surrounded by light and bright white walls.
Everything looked sterile and just... white. I suddenly remembered the Seven's home.
I felt guilty. Because after I do this, their image of me will probably change and everything will never be the same. But Lucifer already changed and I could see that.
Lilith started walking and peeking through so I followed her. She was silent as she did her search, while I was just trailing behind her like a lost puppy. She probably did this kind of thing for so long because, after all, she also takes souls like Azrael.
"There," Lilith said, and I stopped in my tracks.
She pointed at a door that was half open, with the sound of television swimming out of the room. The patient is probably watching, peacefully at that, or just left the television turned on.
But what will I do? How will I be able to take her body and soul with us to the mortal world? How?
"Don't. Don't do it. This will change everything," said another voice, and I felt that it was kinda familiar.
I widened my eyes when I realized something.
"Kassandra. Remember. If you don't do this, Lucifer might just disappear into existence and the Shaman will put you into endless suffering for not obeying what your deal with her was," said Lilith, and I breathed in deeply as I stepped inside the patient's room.
"How?" I whispered, and Lilith sighed.
"Just take the patient's hand and close your eyes. Say I'm taking you, your body and soul, to live up there, divine and alone," said Lilith, and I nodded.
I closed my eyes.
Before I did, I recognized the girl. She had long brown hair, but she... looked exactly like me, yet she was pale.
I reopened my eyes and then looked at the patient's name that was posted.
Kara.
Just Kara. No last name, no anything.
I started tearing up for some reason, as I held her hand in mine. Why do I feel a connection?
"Kass, just do it. We're running out of time here," Lilith whisper yelled, and I rapidly nodded.
I couldn't take my eyes off of her, but I just shut my eyes closed.
"I'm taking you, your body and soul, to live up there, divine and alone," I shakily said, and I felt as if something cold is inside my hands.
I was surprised when Lilith held my hand, and then she ran away to pull me out of the patient's room. I was following her as she ran, still confused, but I trusted her.
She then halted, turning around, and I widened my eyes when I saw who it was.
Jophiel.
I felt as if something was tugging on my stomach, and all I realized is that Lilith already teleported us to the Divine Realm.
Pants and heavy breathing could be heard around us, as Lilith and I dropped to the place near Shaman Delphi's cave. She then placed her hands on my shoulders, and looked at me as if she was dead serious which turned me nervous if I wasn't yet.
"Kassandra. Remember this before you offer her the body and soul of that girl. Do not ever give her anything else, just this... this soul, okay? Or else, she is just tricking you. That Shaman is notorious for tricking those who seek for greater things, and I am sure that she is fascinated by your case. Be careful," she said, and I nodded.
She then started walking away, so I breathed in heavily and bit my lower lip as I walked closer towards the cave.
Before I could get in, I remembered what I saw earlier. Jophiel saw Lilith and I take that poor girl's soul. Dhe saw us. And I was disappointed at myself when I saw her face. She was disappointed, shocked, and had a face full of regret. But why?
I shook my head and then slowly walked towards the cave. When I got into the entrance, there was her voice again.
"It is I, Shaman Delphi, your key to the past, the present and the future. Approach seeker," she said, in her creepy slick voice.
I nervously stepped inside then instantly felt a cold atmosphere, and the Shaman giggling devilishly.
"Kassandra, my dear nephilim, you have succeeded. Give me that," she said, and I shakily gave her the soul I was holding in my hand.
It probably lasted for three minutes that she was grinning and staring as she played with the soul with both her hands which made me even more nervous than I already am.
I then cleared my throat, waiting for her to do the ritual. I didn't go here for a mission from her. I came here for myself and for Lucifer. Shouldn't she admire the soul later when I am gone?
"Yes, dear?" Asked the Shaman, and I furrowed my brows.
"Shouldn't you be doing the ritual to me now? We talked about this. I give you your body, you give me my past. Why are you stalling?" I asked, and I even surprised myself by the sudden burst of straightforwardness despite being nervous as hell.
She then stepped closer towards me and then grinned, tracing her finger down my face.
"Oh, dearest Deceiver. You have been deceived! There is no such thing as a ritual for that!" Said Shaman, and I widened my eyes.
I couldn't speak. I didn't know what to do. What did just happen?
I looked at the Shaman as she laughed, but I couldn't speak even though I wanted to. I wanted to curse her and say all the bad things I knew to her, but I couldn't speak. It was as if someone was choking me.
She then grinned and then disappeared into a puff of green smoke, leaving me here stunned.
I was angry. No, I was more than that. I feel heat from the palm of my hands, and the next thing I knew, the cave was on fire.
Yet I couldn't feel a thing.
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the devil cries
Fantasia"once the devil cries, we're all done." they all warned her. she wasn't supposed to go convince the devil with them, but she did. she wasn't supposed to make him let a tear fall, but she did. and once the devil cries, life will be in ruins.
