War Is Madness

Chapter Twelve: A New Home

Much to my horror, they separated me from my family after everyone had finished eating. They dragged me kicking and fighting the entire way to the tiny padded room. Although I could have overpowered them, they threatened Rose's life. So, I had no choice but to comply.

But I wasn't going to make it easy on them. They had repaired the remote for the collar and used it when I was too uncooperative. The electricity continued to drain me and still left me feeling achy all over and sleepy. I felt so alone as they shackled me back into this little room.

I missed Rose terribly. I had hoped they would have at least let me spend my last night alive with her. But for a murderer like me? No. I deserved only the worst. I had a difficult time at the beginning of this journey with my blood lust. I wanted to kill every Human I could see on the spot.

No exceptions. But now. Now, I wish this war never happened. I've become what they all see me as. A monster. A monster with a haunting conscious. Guilt and anger gnawed away at whatever positivity I had built up. Leaving only my love for Rose and my family. As well as all the other negative emotions.

I pulled at my shackles, hoping I could loosen them so I could lay down. It was to no avail. If anything, the damned things felt tighter now. They left the room in complete darkness, saying "You'll feel right at home!" Rude pricks, the entire lot of them.

They infuriated me to my very core. After a few moments, I finally settled into the uncomfortable shackles. I figured now was as good as any time to pray to my Parents and Grandparents.

"Mom. Dad. Grandmother. Grandfather. I pray my voice reaches you during a good time. I found my Mate. You'll love her. Rastus and I also found Dendra. She's okay, scared but okay. I'm kind of terrified myself, to be honest. The Humans here are going to execute me tomorrow. I told them all I would be fine. But, they found Rastus and I's weakness. It's bad. Really, really bad. If the Humans are planning on using what I think they're going to use. There is no doubt in my mind. I'll die tomorrow. I-I just wanted you all to know how sorry I am that I'm not coming home. I-I love you all so much. Goodbye."

I let my hair fall in front of my face as tears stained my cheeks. I managed to focus enough to create dim flames around my body. It was enough to keep me from freezing as the cold had seeped deep into my bones. As I left my body to rest, I mentally called out to my Mate.

My spiritual body was swiftly transported into the all too familiar realm of darkness. Rose stood in front of me until I completely manifested. Once I was, she ran into my arms. I held my beautiful Mate and twirled her around in delight. She giggled and after, we shared a passionate kiss.

"I got the orb! I got the orb! I could use it tomorrow! Although there is a problem with it."

"What's that, Doll?"

"I'll need time to harness all my magical energy. I'm not sure how long it'll take. I've never cast a spell this powerful before. I'm scared I won't be able to focus enough to will all the magic inside the orb to freeze only the Humans."

"I believe in you, Rose. You can do this. I'll hang on for as long as you need me to. Okay?"

"A-Alright. There is also one more thing."

"What's wrong? Are you sick?"

"No! No. Nothing like that, Love. The Nurses gave me a quick check-up. And it's confirmed. I'm with child!" Rose nervously spoke.

A wide grin instantly overwhelmed my features as I gently hugged my Mate. I was overcome with joy!

"R-Really?"

"Yeah. She's developing faster than a normal Human pregnancy though."

"That's normal for a Demon pregnancy. W-Wait! She? It's a girl?"