The Devil Beside Me.

The Monster and The Gift.

"Your Highness."

"Lilith, what  a pleasant surprise."

"I have matters of urgency to discuss with you."

"Speak."

"It's about Draco."

"What about my son, Lilith? Choose your words carefully or you will be losing a lot more than you bargained for."

"I know he passed his Quest but I am only worried of the future of hell. I am not the only one who worries so, there are others. But I am the only one who dares to speak out. You might think I am repeat-"

"How does this concern my son?"

"He is too soft. He is easily swayed by that human girl of his. He is no true leader for Hell."

"You got guts, Lilith but no sense whatsoever. A ruler is not defined by they way he treats his inferiors. Do you think this is Heaven?"

"I do not understand."

"That is why you are there bowing to me, and I here, ruling all of you pathetic imbeciles. Hell is a business center. In order to attract customers, you have to have a certain quality. Humans have always portrayed us wrongly. Always the bad guy. Always the evil one plotting and scheming things. Sometimes, Lilith; the best way to get them is to be compassionate, to be loving, understanding and caring. To be good. Because there is nothing more attractive to humans than faith, hope and love. They will be attracted to you like moths to flames and be burned for eternity. I agree my son is still a child who has a lot to learn but what you consider his weakness is actually his greatest strength."

"If you believe him to be fit, will you mind if I test him?"  

"Not at all but that does not mean I am not aware of your actions have already been in motion for quite sometime. But when he proves you wrong, Lilith; consequences will be dire."

"We shall see, Your Highness."

"Get your shameless face from my floor and go."

Angel wondered what had possessed her to walk into the store. She looked at the rows and rows of cosmetics. Angel had never bothered with any of those. Draco never liked them, and she never had a need to wear them. But thinking about Jacob, she felt self conscious. She wanted to look good for him. She wanted him to see a different side to her. Not the same old kid he knew all those years ago. But looking at all those colorful powders and weird looking pencils and all those varieties of brushes and sponges, scared her. She was absolutely clueless as to what to do. Honestly, make up looked like it was bound to be time consuming and a pain in the ass. She closed her eyes. What will be the easiest thing to wear and still make an impact? "Lip gloss." she thought. She wasn't really interested in the brand but looked out for a color that complimented her skin tone. She decided on a pretty pink shade. Smiling, she checked her purse to see if she had enough money. She didn't. Disappointing as she was, she knew Bianca would have something she could borrow. It was just after school and the store was crowded with school girls. Angel felt suffocated. She was never the one to prefer crowds. She quickly made her way through the crowd, wanting to get out. Suddenly, the store alarm went off. A few girls ahead of her had triggered the alarm and the security guards were puzzled as they could not find anything stolen. Angel stopped in her tracks and watched the girls being searched. A few other girls triggered the alarm as well. The store said it was malfunction and allowed the girls to walk. Realizing nothing interesting was bound to happen, Angel walked out as well only to have the alarm buzz again. She looked questioningly to  the security guard but he just waved her off. Shrugging, she made her way back home. Damn, that was weird.