Send Me to Hell

Chapter One

   She peered at the bed with longing. She had never seen anything so large that she could remember. She was use to having her bed roll to sleep on, even on the cold nights of winter next to a burning fire. Certainly laying down for just a moment wouldn't harm anything, would it? She pulled the soft blankets back, climbing into the bed. She sighed with contentment as she snuggled down into the mattress, covering herself with the blankets. Oh how it felt to sleep in such luxury every night! Before she realized, she was falling into a deep sleep.
   He entered his room after a long day of sorting souls into their after lives. Some were happy, some not so much and it had been taking a toll on him. He peered around expecting to see his warrior woman poised and ready to attack. Where the devil was she anyway? He searched the bathroom, taking note that she had used the shower. He went back into the room and noted a lump in his bed. He peeled back his blanket, smiling at the sleeping form in his bed. He had searched the realms for someone who stirred his blood like the firey pits he tortured the bad souls for penance.  Of course he had never expected it to happen in his own realm. He climbed into bed, pulling her sleeping form against his chest. He expected her to wake as he did, even swatting in panic. Her snuggling into his side was not on his list of expectations. He took in her wild pine scent with a hint of sweet rose. His body stirred to life as he leaned back against his pillows, marveling at the feeling that this small woman could stir within his very core.
   She wasn't meant to be here with him. She was a lost soul, waiting to be sent to where she belonged but damn it he waited for so long to find her. He had one chance to make her physical form permanent but he had to ensure that she would choose him. Over all else, she had to want to choose him. Until then, as long as she stayed within the walls of his home she would retain her physical form as it were. He was going to have to bust his ass to convince her that she belonged at his side, ruling his kingdom and even training his legions. He covered them up before slipping into slumber, plans on how to start convincing her bouncing around his head and invading his dreams.
   All to soon, he was awoken from his sleep by a startled scream as the covers were ripped away from him cruelly. He let out a groan as he shifted, opening his eyes to peer at the woman before him. He eyed her defensive stance as he sat up fully. He held his hands up to show he was no threat before speaking to her.
"An dtuigeann tú Béarla?(Do you understand english?)"
"Cad is brí leat i mBéarla?(What do you mean english?)"
"Ní raibh i gceist agam tús a chur leat. Dá dtabharfainn anseo chuig mo theach mé tríd an doras tairsí i m’oifig. Sula sracann tú mo cheann, tá go leor le plé. Ar dtús, áfach, ar mhaith leat rud éigin a ithe?(I did not mean to startle you. I had you brought here to my home through the portal door in my office. Before you rip my head off, there is much to discuss. First though, would you like something to eat?)"
"Gan aon chleasanna? Labhraíonn tú agus tugann tú rud le hithe dom gan aon ghnó greannmhar?(No tricks? You talk and give me something to eat with no funny business?)"
"Tá sé sin ceart. Tugaim faoi deara nach bhfuil aon ghnó greannmhar ann, ach roinnt bia agus cainte. An aontaíonn tú?(That is correct. I swear there is no funny business, just some food and talk. Do you agree?)"
"Sea, is dóigh liom nach ngortódh sé éisteacht leat ag caint agus tú ag líonadh mo bolg. Treoraigh an bealach ansin.(Yes, I suppose it would not hurt to listen to you talk while stuffing my belly. Lead the way then.)"
   He smiled at the small agreement she extended to him despite her waking up to him asleep in the bed. He led her down the hall towards the kitchen where the scents of fresh bread wafted down the hallway. He could hear her stomach growling as they got closer. They entered the kitchen, seeing the house staff bustling about preparing different dishes for throughout the day. He flagged down one of them to have them make breakfast for his female companion. A steaming pile of of food was placed in front of her causing her eyes to grow into saucers at the different foods on it. He waited until the maid brought a steaming cup of coffee for them before he got ready to speak to her on what was happening. Well, most of what was happening in any case.