When The Fall Comes

Epilogue

A little girl opened the door to the beautiful world. The sky was as bluer than it had ever been. She smiled at the wind as it hit her peach skin. A man came up from behind and gave her a hug. A woman approached soon after, kissing the girl.
"You take care at school now," said the woman.
"Eyes on the path," said the man as he smiled and faced the girl towards the right direction. "And don't talk to strangers"
"Hehe, I won't! Bye bye!"
The little girl on her little bike and took herself out into the world. Above her was an angel with lavender hair and violet eyes. He smiled after the girl before writing something down in his clipboard. He glanced up and gasped in surprise.
"Raug?"
The demon in question approached the man. "What's up?"
"What are you doing here?" Asked the elite angel. He held his clipboard close to his chest. "I thought you did not like it here."
To this comment, Raug averted his eyes and huffed. "Tch, it's not like I wanted to be here. My lazy ass brother forced me out here," he said.
Feyril winced slightly when the demon swore, but he didn't to not comment on it. "Oh dear," said the angel, "that does sound unfortunate. I'm sorry."
"Hm... it's fine." Raug glanced at the little girl. "You're protecting her?"
"Hm?" Feyril glanced over to the captain. "Oh, no, but I will be assigning someone to her, so I am making sure I detail her daily routine," he said.
Raug hummed a little, turning back to the girl. "And what is her name?"
"Her name is Autumn," Feyril chuckled. "It's an adorable name, and I love it so mu-"

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Feyril gasped and held his head. Raug raised an eyebrow before carefully placing a hand on the angel's back.
"You good?" Asked the demon.
The angel breathed in and out. Eventually, he nodded his head and lowered his hand. "Yes... I'm okay. I'm not sure what happened," he said.
Raug stepped back and shrugged. "Well, if you say so."
They followed the child until she reached her destination. Feyril wrote something down before turning to Raug. "I suppose you're not going to steal her soul?"
"Pff why would I? It's just a kid. Besides, they got to go through extraction first. And that's the hyenas' job," said Raug.
"Ah, right. The old system changed," Feyril nodded. He pondered as the child entered the school. "It is a good thing too."
"You're the only one who thinks that, Feyril," Raug teases. The demon's smirk was enough to make the angel roll his eyes.
"You know that's not true."
"I was kidding, dumbass."
"Watch your-"
"'Cuse me!"
The elites jump and turn around to see a rather young man. From the looks of his uniform, they concluded that he was a reaper. The man in question smiled at them as he floated on his scythe.
"Sorry, but I'm kinda lost, haha! Mind helping me out?"
A reaper? Lost?
"How the fuck did you do that!?" Raug exclaimed. Though he sounded more surprised than annoyed.
"Hmmm~ I dunno," the reaper shrugged.
"Oh," Feyril jumped. "Are you new, perhaps?"
"Guess you can say that!" The man laughed. "Now, can y'all help me? I think the big man's gunna be miiiighty upset if I'm out for too long!"
Slight discomfort could be seen in the elites' faces. Despite this, Feyril nods his head. "Of course, I was just about to head back as well," he said.
"What about the girl, idiot?" Said Raug. "Don't you have to finish her routine?"
Feyril shook his head. "I have recorded her afternoon events already," he said. "I'm sure the Seraph wouldn't mind me stepping away for a little while."
The demon captain shrugged. "If you say so, choir boy," he said before leaving.
Feyril blinked at the demon's comment before turning to the reaper. "Come, follow me. I'll lead you to the entrance of the Realm of the Dead," he said.
As they journeyed through the realm, the reaper stared at the angel. His eyes went dull and blank for one moment before becoming alive again.
"Sooo," he started. "What's your name?"
Feyril jumped a little and flipped himself around (since he was flying) to face the reaper. "I am Feyril, the Seraph's Right Hand," was the angel's answer. He flipped over and looked ahead. "What about you? What's your name?"
"Well, I don't have a fancy smancy title like you," the man smiled wider. "But, you can just call me Reiner!"
"Well, it is a pleasure to meet you, Reiner," said Feyril. The angel looked back with his head and smiled. "You will do just fine. Do not worry."
"I never do!"
When they arrived at the gate, the two landed in front of it. Feyril didn't get any closer as it made his chest tight. "I do hope that your leader doesn't get too upset," said Feyril.
Reiner shook his head. "I doubt it! And even if he does, oh well, haha!"
"You are an oddly cheerful man," said Feyril.
"You only live once, so why not?" Reiner shrugged.
Curious...
Feyril raised an eyebrow. "But haven't you passed alright?" He asked. To his surprise, Reiner shook his head. "But, you're a reaper. How is that possible?"
"A magician can't tell his secrets," said the boy before he winked. "Thanks for helping me."
"O-Oh! Right. You're welcome. I hope you have a wonderful day," Feyril smiled and nodded. He turned around to fly again.
"Wait!"
Feyril blinked and turned to see the reaper. His smile left the reaper. Curious, Feyril hovered low so that he wasn't too far away.
"Will I see you again?"
The question sounded so innocent. It almost brought pain to the angel's heart. He made himself land before placing a hand on Reiner's shoulder. When he got the reaper's attention, the angel smiled his most gentle smile.
"You always will."
The angel left soon after he said this. Reiner did not move an inch. He placed his hand on his heart.
We have work to do.
The reaper closed his eyes, feeling another presence within.
"We do..."
Reiner eyes reopened. They were gold for one second before dimming back down to brown. He opened the door and disappeared within the Realm of the Dead.
Tick
Tock
Tick
Tick
Fall has passed.
Spring is coming.