Hell on Earth (boyxboy)

18 - The Isle of Skye

Chapter 18 - The Isle of Skye

Lorin

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As I look around my surroundings, my first thought is, Why can't I ever have normal dreams? It's quite obvious that I am dreaming, since after Roman woke up, we discussed what we needed to do more before I just had to go and lie down for a bit. Me and getting overwhelmed are best friends at this point in time.

I'm lying in a field, more specifically a wheat field. All I see is miles and miles of the golden strands, and a few buildings faintly on the horizon. My back starts to cramp up, and I frown. As the pain intensifies, I realize that underneath me, I feel something. Two things. And I'm lying on them. I sit up, suddenly acutely aware of my surroundings, and what's on my back.

I'm in Hell, again. And on my back? My wings. I remember discussing this with Modi. He said that everyone has wings, but it's up to us to see if we can manifest them or not. Each set is unique, like a fingerprint, and in the spiritual realm, we can fly with them if we're powerful enough. I focus on the pressure between my shoulder blades, and bring my wings forward to wrap around my front so I can see them.

Unlike Enki's brilliant white wings, mine are more of a pearl white. They shimmer, and have very pale blush pink feathers mixed in, along with pastel blues, greens, and purples. They're absolutely beautiful...

I know I need to go find Lucifudge, the demon I talked to the first time I came here. Or Abigor. Definitely Abigor, because we already discussed asking him if he would like to go and help us with the Vanators.

I stand, and immediately fall back down. The weight from my wings is new, and very unexpected. I furrow my brow as I use all of my focus to lift my wings, and get them to sit snugly at my back.

It takes time, and by the time I have the huge things where they need to be, I am a sweaty, panting mess. Geez, I think to myself, I haven't been this tired since I slept with my demons...

I know I could try to fly across this field, to the palace, but I know I definitely do not have the energy, stamina, or power to get that far. Hell, I barely was able to get my wings off the floor without dying. I start my tredge across the vast field, and my thoughts wander to why I'm here again. It's not normal for me to be able to travel so freely between the two planes. Especially so close together.

Someone must be bringing me here, without Enki's knowledge. Which I think is a very dumb thing to do. He's the God among Gods for a reason. Either he's letting this happen to figure out more with me, or when he does find out who's bringing me here, it'll be a bloodbath. He's gentle and understanding, but even I know that his rules are unyielding.

But why? Why would someone keep bringing me here? I'm not far enough along to be able to stay here more than a few minutes, and they should know that because each time I'm here, I get whisked away before I really get to know anything.

"All your questions will be answered, Lorin."

"Oh my gods!!" I jump into the air, my hand going to clutch at my heart. I snap my head to the side, looking to see who spoke. "Lucifudge! I was just coming to see you. You scared the crap out of me!"

He just smiles before taking a seat in the wheat. I sat next to him, noticing that even though I was walking for what felt like forever, I barely made it any closer to the palace. I huff, and let my wings relax, feeling an immediate relief in my shoulders.

"They're beautiful."

I look at the demon. "Thank you. This is the first time I've seen them." He nods, like he knew that they would be showing up today. "Why am I here, Lucifudge? Was it you that brought me here?"