Loss of life

Silly promises

Chapter 28

"Commence operation, put an end to Hades" Ronnie says from behind his bedroom door.

Ronnie kicks the door open and places his hands on his hips. He narrows his eyes at all of us, acting tough. Ronnie's taking this attack thing a little seriously if you ask me. He has black war paint on his face, and is wearing black from head to toe. See what I mean?

"You look very nice Ronnie" Mae says turning a shade of crimson.

Jackson and I flick our eyes toward Mae. All I can think of are how red Mae's cheeks are. They are redder than a tomato. Oh poor Mae, she's gotten it bad.

"Why thank you Mae, at least someone thinks so" Ronnie hints to Jackson and I.

"We're not saying we don't like it, we just think it's a bit much" Jackson laughs.

"Whatever. I like it so I'm wearing it. And I got you an outfit too Jackson" Ronnie says reaching behind him and grabbing a pile of clothes.

"You have got to be kidding me?" Jackson groans, getting up.

"Nope not kidding" Ronnie says playfully.

"Get changed we have a big day"

Ronnie throws the clothes at Jackson and walks away into the shop, greeting customers.

"You heard him! Go change"

I push Jackson toward the bedroom, and he stumbles inside. He turns around giving me the 'seriously' look and then closes the door, to get changed I assume.

I sit down on one of the couches. I guess Mae am Sammy scattered to the shop with Ronnie. That means I can relax, finally.

I lay back and cross my arms behind my head, relaxing my mind and body. I need I be energized for today. If something goes wrong I need to be prepared and that means my mind has to be focused 100 percent.

And if this plan takes a turn for the worst? I don't know how I'm gonna handle that. I can't live the rest of my afterlife constantly being terrorized by a mad demon. I can't keep living this life in penury and feel like I have nothing, when people tell me I have so much. And if I do have many things then that is another reason today has to go off without a hitch. I can't lose everything that I have, otherwise I'll be just another spirit roaming around all hollow.

"How does this look" Jackson speaks, dragging me out of my thoughts am back to reality.

Jackson spreads his arms out and spins around, so I can get a better look at his outfit.

Ronnie chose black skinny jeans, a black long sleeve tee underneath a black vest that matches Ronnie's vest. Black converse that he usually wears sit on his feet.

He still looks perfect even if Ronnie picked his clothes. I laugh internally and get up of the couch.

"So do you like it? I really think these jeans look great on me"

Jackson grins and admires himself.

I walk up to him and run a hand over his leather vest, feeling the cool material.

"Do I like it? I love it" I say inching towards his face.

"You know what else I love?" I ask him biting my lip.

"I have a pretty good idea"

"I love you" I say while grinning like an idiot. The smile plastered on my face goes from ear to ear as my stomach does flips over Jackson.

My eyes flick to his inviting lips, and I lean into him, pressing my lips to his. Jackson brings his hands to the back of my neck, nestling his hand in my hair. I move my hands, wrapping them around his neck. Jacksons hands dance to my face, cupping my face in his soft hands. The kiss comes to a slow and Jackson pulls away, out of breath. I suck in air and touch my lips, remembering the sensation I received from him.

"I love you" Jackson says looking down on me caressing my cheek. I close my eyes as Jackson rubs my cheek softly.

Jackson removes his hand and clasps them around my waist. Staring at me with a soft gaze, he speaks.

"Promise me something"

"Promise you what?" I say tilting my head to the side.

"Promise me that if things get dangerous you will stop the plan, that you will just walk away. And if you don't feel comfortable with Hades in the bedroom, then you stop what your doing and just excuse yourself.I want you to keep safe."

"I don't know if I can make a promise that I may not be able to keep" I say shaking my head.

A pained expression covers Jackson's face, but is quickly replaced by a stern one.

"You don't have a choice Elena! You have to promise me. I can't risk hades harming you or rendering your soul as his. I need you" Jackson says sternly, but the last part quietly.

I know I don't want to go through with this promise, but I have to think about Jackson. I know it would pain him if something happened to me and it would pain me if something happened to him. Time I stop being selfish and think about someone else for a change.

"I promise" I say in a small voice.

Jackson places a finger under my chin, bringing my gaze to those emerald eyes.

"Thank you" he says sincerely, pecking my lips.

"Your welcome" I say hugging him.

Jackson pulls away when Ronnie walks in.

"Awe" Ronnie says smiling.

I roll my eyes and shake my head at how childish Ronnie is for a grown man.

"We should get ready guys" Ronnie says clapping his hands together.

"Yeah, I'm gonna go change" I say waving a small wave and walking away without another word.

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I finished changing and I was waiting for Jackson and Ronnie to open the portal to the demon world.

I decided on wearing a pair of light washed jeans with a cream colored cami with a sweetheart neckline. They told me to look nice. I look nice, but no way am I looking too nice.

I was saying my final goodbyes to Mae and Sammy when I felt a rush of air, causing my eyes to bulge. I turned around expecting to see hades but all I saw was a door. I furrow my brows together, until I realize it must be the door to Hades.

"Ready Elena?" Jackson asks looking towards me.

"Ready? No" I say grimacing. I've become more anxious over the past five minutes. But hopefully the five minutes leading up to the plan are the worst.

"C'mon you'll be fine" Ronnie says gesturing me over to the door.

"Bye!" Sammy yells from beside Mae.

"See you soon"

"Okay so on the count of three you will jump through the door" Ronnie says opening the door revealing a flood of gray smoke.

"Okay" I nod. This whole time that promise I made to Jackson has been nagging me at the back of my mind, like some birthday candle that you can't blow out. Yeah those kind.

"One"

"Two"

I intake a sharp breath, knowing it's time, this is it.

"Three!"

And I jump into a sea of smoke.

Authors note

So? what do you think

How do you think the plan will go?

Will Elena get to hades safely?

Is hades going to out smart the three of them?

So many questions with so many possible answers.

I hope u enjoyed and I may possibly update sooner than next Saturday idk.

An HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
I WISH YOU GUYS THE BEST THANKSGIVING! (if you celebrate it idk if all of u do)

Okay thanks for reading and everything:)

Jenna