Apnea

Uproar

Chapter 2

Markian pov

"GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF ME!"

All eyes in the room snapped to the source of the uproar. Archangel Jophiel and the Horseman of War were seconds away from an all out brawl.

"Don't make a scene."

War withheld a calm structure, despite the unpleasantness written all over his face. Jophiel wasn't one to start conflict, however he wasn't apprehensive about speaking to anyone in any kind of way.

"I said...GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF ME!" Jophiel slapped War's hand off of him, which was resting on his shoulder. War had a serene aura despite being the epitome of destruction. Without missing a beat, the floor started to tremble at the power rising. War lips twitched with amusement and then spoke, "I'll make sure to dispose of that motormouth." This won't end pretty at all. In a blink of an eye, Jophiel was speaking to absolutely nothing. Is he going insane? What is going on here?

While Jophiel was hysterically shrieking, War gleamed brightly in satisfaction. In the speed of light, War took Jophiel by the neck and slammed him onto the ground, destroying the flooring and crushing his throat. There were gasps echoing all over the room.

"That's enough!"Lucifer raised his voice.

"You don't run shit, brat!"War spat. Lucifer looked as if he was gonna unleash hell, but he controlled his anger and said, "We all would like to eat, so speed up your play fight. To believe that you're letting the council witness how ungraceful you are."After that statement, War looked around at all the elite shocked faces and straightened himself up, leaving the hall altogether.

"You can all find a seat now!"Lucifer confirmed. Are we just gonna ignore Archangel Jophiel?

My thoughts were shut down when Lucifer, himself, picked Jophiel up and carried him off. I even caught a glimpse of pity reflected on his face. Does he care about him?

Raven walked over with Jasper and another male. "I wasn't able to introduce myself; my name is Kane, I'm Raven's younger brother."

"Nice to meet you,"I said coolly, while shaking his hand. Kane had jet black hair that was drowned in gel and had similar green eyes to Raven. He was slimmer than Jasper, but was quite built. They all sat down by me and started a conversation. Raven did most of the talking, while Jasper made snarky remarks and Kane only offered small comments. The meeting hasn't even started, yet I've managed to make friends.

"I'm glad War didn't lose his temper,"Kane huffs. If that's not him losing his temper then what do you call that?

"What did he even do to him,"I unconsciously asked out loud. Jasper raised an eyebrow and Raven answered, "I forgot the name of it, but he fucked with Jophiel's mind to make him see something that would light a fire up his ass."

"Looks like he only made the poor Archangel lose his mind," Jasper mumbled. I would've agreed, but I felt like there was a double meaning behind his words.

"Jasper, what're you guys relationship?"I finally asked.

"Jasper is our cousin,"Raven said calmly. I began to observe them closely to see if I could find any resemblance. Jasper and Kane looked more alike; they both had an oval-shaped head, low eyes and exhibited similar expressions.

"What're you staring at?" Raven snapped me out of my trance.

"U-um, I was comparing your features...,"I whispered in embarrassment.

Kane began to chuckle uncontrollably, Raven tried to hide her laughter, while Jasper only smirked. "Who looks alike then?"Jasper asks.

"Kane and Raven could be twins, but for some reason your features match Kane's more."I was met with stink faces, except for Jasper who was hysterically laughing. Are they playing a joke on me?

"Markian! Can I have a word with you?" My dad approached from behind. When we were far enough from the table he turned around and yell-whispered, "What the fuck are you doing with them? ESPECIALLY that Sin of Greed kid!"

"I made a couple of friends, so don't make it a big deal. They aren't even that bad-" my dad cut me off and raised his voice,"Not that bad?! Are you shitting me? You don't even know who they truly are!"

At this point I fumed with anger,"Just fucking drop it,"I turned around and walked off. When I sat down, I came to the realization that my dad was trailing behind me.

"What do you want with my son?"

"Dad-"

"I would advise against commotion, I'm sure you witnessed the scene earlier," Jasper said calmly.

"Is that a threat, you piece of shit?"

"What's going on here? Why so hostile, Chamuel?" Mammon joined the conversation with a huge plate of food.

"Don't Chamuel me! You're plotting against my son and I." My dad yelled.

Unexpectedly, Mammon glances over at my father and I, then says," I'm not clear on what you're talking about, but my son and I aren't interested in you or your son in the slightest. Keep in mind that it's an honor for you to be here because everyone standing here is below another. Everyone... all equal before Chaos and God." His eyes shined intensely with anger. Then he finishes his statement by saying,"You aren't that important for me to fret over." My dad stood speechless, gaping like a fish out of water, then slowly retreated back to his seat. I looked back at Mammon and his usual cheerful expression had left his face. "Keep away from my son with all of that drama, YOU HEAR ME?!"I flinched at his outburst.

"That's enough,"I thought it would be Jasper to speak up, but instead it was Raven.

"You're repeating Chamuel's behavior... do better, uncle."

His expression fell and she continued," Bad uncle! Bad uncle!"

"Take it back !"he said in shock.

"If you apologize then I'll reconsider."

"I apologize for raising my voice,"he said swiftly. He doesn't actually mean it.

"I'll think about it,"she side-eyed him.

"So cruel~"

Watch out for the next Chapter !