Apnea

Cruel World

Chapter 4

Glimpse of the future...

?? pov

Death changes everything...time changes nothing.

I long to hear your voice again, the self-righteousness dripping from your phrases, the narratives of your life and just being in your presence.

So no, time changes nothing. Things always come to a conclusion in a blink of an eye; crumbling in an instant.

"I'll serve them the karma they deserve."

Jasper pov(present)

What is with Markian's reaction? How does killing an enemy make me disgusting?

I headed back to my sleeping quarters after cleaning up the traces from the incident. As soon as I opened the door, I found Kane making himself comfortable on my bed. "Get up and get out,"I said sternly.

"Geez, you sound like Raven... what has your panties in a twist?"

"It's nothing..." I said, trying to dismiss the topic. Kane, on the other hand, looked at me plainly before sighing. "More peace and quiet for me,"he mumbled, before unlocking his phone. I wanted to let go of the insignificant situation, yet deep down in my gut, I could feel it eating away like a parasite. I need to let it out.

"Markian..."I whispered, shifting Kane's attention from his phone back to me. "Markian called me disgusting for killing the Succubus that was prancing around and causing mischief. H-how is that disgusting?"I tried searching for answers through Kane's eyes, but he only offered an indifferent look.

"Markian is the son of an archangel, more so the Archangel of love; he probably doesn't witness death on a regular basis."Kane put simply.

"Then he is naïve ,"I spat. "He should be well aware that all of our actions comes with consequences." Kane only yawned and curled comfortably into my bed, "Don't make yourself comfortable!" Just as that was said, Raven walked in with her toiletries at hand.

"What're you doing in here?"I raised my voice.

"You're being too loud," Kane mumbled.

"Get out and you won't have to worry about me being loud!"

"Let's take a bath together like old times," Raven said smoothly.

"You have a full grown ass and breast; be a bit more modest!" Kane scolded.

"It doesn't sound like a bad idea to me; we are family, it's not like you and I want to fuck her. We've done this plenty of times,"I explained, while following Raven into the bathroom.

"When we were kids," Kane continued to complain.

Markian pov

I tried to sleep, but the scene played over and over again in my head. It was like a grape being plucked, but with more gore. Jasper didn't just kill her, he severed  her head from the rest of her body and found pleasure at the sight of her blood. He felt proud...

~~

Even though I was highly disappointed last night, I woke up with a clear mind. I went and got cleaned up for breakfast, so my dad wouldn't have to go through the trouble of rushing me. I doubt he'll even show his face to me because of yesterday's incident.

I made my way down to the dining room and straight off the bat, I spotted Jasper scooping eggs onto his plate. He was speaking to another person that I assumed was an elite Demon. The Demon withheld a playful smirk as he leaned dangerously close to Jasper. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't even notice Raven approaching me.

"Doesn't the breakfast look completely scrumptious?"she asked.

"S-sure does! It has quite the variety of food, "I said coolly. I have to be cautious of her.

"You don't have to be cautious at all... I haven't done anything that should frighten you. However, if you and Jasper have some type of conflict, then you both should solve it,"she said before walking off to get a plate. I chased after her for some advice, however I was blocked by Lucifer yet again. "Good morning, Markian,"he said. Lucifer is a Pandora's Box; you can't read what he is thinking, nor feeling. Basically making him unpredictable.

"Good morning, Lucifer,"I said, trying to hide the fear in my voice.

"Relax, let's take a walk" he said flatly.

"O-ok."

"I heard that you witnessed the Succubus die by Jasper's hand. I ordered him to do so, so I would appreciate it if it wasn't released to the public, also...I would advise that you and Jasper be very careful because your relationship is forbidden on both ends ." There it was... that heart-stabbing stare.

"What relationship?!"I raised my voice.

"This conversation is done, Markian. Go enjoy your breakfast. "

My face heated it up with anger, yet I couldn't take action against him. Everything about him made me shiver in agitation.

"Markian, we need to talk," someone announced from behind me.

                           
End of Chapter 4