Aridalle squeaks in fear dragging her eyes away from the monstrous thing .
" S-S-Sorry for the intrusion.. I wanted to ask you of a favour and can you please go out on some clothes . "
Seraphim chuckles taking a step forward , she gasps and moves back ... He took another step and she repeated the action ... He did this until her back hit the wall .
" Are you giving me orders human "
She turns her face to the other side , eyes tightly shut... He was so close to her that she could feel his cold breath on her neck .
"No .... M-My mommy said it's not good for a grown up men to be naked in front of a little girl "
She peers down to the hard thing pressed hard against her lap and snaps her eyes shut immediately ,gawdddd that his dick !!!
" A-And control your private organ please"
He throws his head back in laughter- if it could be called that cause it was humorless with no warmth .
" It has a specific name "
Aridalle shakes her head stubbornly " Foster parents always say it will make us pregnant if we say it .
"So dumb " he mutters and disappears into the dressing room.
Aridalle collapses to the sofa , her legs now to weak to hold her .
" He's so scary " she screamed inwardly holding her trembling hands.
The door opens and Marida enters bowing, she frowns seeing Aridalle in the room.
" Madame you are asking death ... You have no right to come in here"
Hands clasped tightly in front of her, Aridalle looks down as she was scolded over and over.
" I'm sorry , I just wanted to speak with him "
Marida scoffs and grabs her wrist roughly dragging her outside.
" You need to leave now before he sees you again "
She gasps whimpering in pain from her strong grip .
" Where are you taking her " Seraphim's cold voice said ... Echoing throughout the room .
Marida smiles nervously releasing Aridalle" err my Lord .. I'm just getting rid of a pest so you can enjoy your peaceful moment alone "
One of his brow arched , the gesture colder than any reply cause she bowed her head immediately.
" It looks like I did not make myself clear before... she is your madame and deserves respect even though she *pauses* behaves stupid "
Marida nods her head quickly... Trembling from the aura coming from him.
His gaze sliced through her sharper than any knife " know your boundaries old woman"
" It won't happen again my Lord " she quivered falling to her knees
His eyes getting cold and deadpanned each section, no single warmth .
" Scram"
She stands up quickly stumbling in the process and dashes outside.
Aridalle mouth was wide open , she couldn't just believe what just happened.
" Thank you my Lord "
He gazed briefly at her and walked to the magnificent sofa , (the huge suite was like an another villa on it's on, sitting room .. bedroom etc .. )
" So what do you want "
She touched a loose strand of hair behind her ear , eyes on the floor.
" I want to finish my education... Go to college graduate and do other interesting stuff "
Seraphim eyes flickered to her with a spark of interest.
" College.... *Smirks* You're not even fit to be in kindergarten"
She puffs her cheeks angrily looking like a hamster.
" Don't underestimate me my Lord , I'm tougher than you think "
He tilts his head slowly starting at her intensely. " Hmm ,you should leave now "
Aridalle stands up , somehow uncertain if he allowed to go or ...
" I'll be waiting for your reply "
She leaves , footsteps as though afraid to disturb the silence.
Seraphim watches her retreating figure with a blank expression..
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NYX VILLA .
It was located in the eastern part of the city , hidden from human view.
Nyxeria may be a bitch but she gat class and is totally elegant .
She sat majestically in the bathtub, it's water is well scented with essential oils and filled with roses and ... Flickering candles surrounded her , the lights glowing softly on her pearl skin.
" I don't see that pathetic human as a threat cause if I do it will mean scooping lower than the lowest " she mutters crossing her legs.
Seraphim has always belonged to her right from time , she has been by his side for centuries some human girl can not come and destroy the relationship she suffered to build between them .
FLASHBACK .
Six thousand years ago .
A younger version of Nyxeria is seen running down the littered busy streets of a tiny town.
Her appearance is very different from the future ... Dressed in rags from head to toe , barefooted and looking very dirty.
" Catch that little thief " a rogue voice yelled .
She increased her running not looking back clutching the purse in her hand , she could hear shouting of the men chasing.
Nyx ducked into a dark corner , skillfully jumping through a fence .
She crouched against the wall panting, the voices of the men was already fading in the distance.
" Finally a moment alone with this sweetheart " she smirked opening the purse , her eyes glinting greedily as she saw the amount of money.
Cold wind blew strongly almost carrying her away in the process.
" What's happening " she mutters rubbing her arms shivering.
A shadowed figured appears before her ... It's face hidden in the darkness .
Nyxeria gasps shifting back " who are you "
It remained silent staring at her.
She grabs the purse and darts away ...
" You crave for something beyond human imagination"
She freezes at the spot turning to face him , his voice was velvet ice and sends shivers down her spine .
" Uh "
He steps into the light , his face coming in view .
Nyx jaw drops to the ground at the devilish beautiful in front of her ... Long black hair , eyes sparkling that you could get lost in .. long nose and soft lips pressed in a thin line, dressed in long black robes .
" You crave for immortality and riches human " he intoned staring at her , eyes piercing through her soul .
She looks at him surprise , how the hell did he know that ... It was something she secretly wished for everyday as she struggled to survive on the streets.
" I-I want it " she mutters under her breath .
Seraphim smirks " nothing comes for free human "
She frowns looking down at the purse she was clutching tightly.
" How much do you want "
" Money is worthless to me human, I need something else more unique " he replied flatly .
Nyxeria looks at him confused " what do you want then "
" Your soul "
" Uh "
He steps forward slow and deliberate. " Give me your soul in exchange for immortality and riches "
Her eyes widens in surprise and she steps back . " Giving you my soul means I'm going to die "
Seraphim eyes glowed faintly, the usual ethereal gold... " You will become an empty vessel , a human without a soul... Unable to die or cross into the after life . "
She looks down at her tattered clothes , the memories of her suffering rushing into her head ... The countless beatings she received from people she stole from , it's better to be an empty vessel than to continue living like this .
" I accept "
A smirk tugged his lips, cruel and humorless... He opens his palm and a glowing scroll appeared , floating mid air .
" Your blood is needed to seal this contract "
Nyxeria sinks her teeth into her thumb , fresh blood dripped from the cut .
The scroll opens and flies to her ... levitating mid air, she reads the contract and pressed her bleeding thumb on the signing part.
A glow came from the scroll sealing the contract.
She gasps feeling choked up , her feet was lifted from the ground and she was floating mid air .
It was like something was being ripped off from her chest , she screamed in pain ... Until a white glow came from her chest and went straight to Seraphim.
He smirks and crushed the white glow in his palms turning it to dust, his eyes glowed and he felt recharged.
Nyxeria collapses to the ground out of breath , she could not even move her limb.
Fluttering her eyelashes, she could see Seraphim hovering above her , his expression blank as he moved closer .
" Enjoy your wealth and immortality human " he uttered using his glowing palm to close her eyes .
Her story changed.... She woke up as the richest you g woman in the country , the wealth came from thin air but deep down she knows it's because of him .
END OF FLASHBACK.
Nyxeria stands up slowly, her eyes fierce... How she ended up as Seraphim's mistress is another story for another day.
" Seraphim is mine alone , that human can't take my position away from him ... I'll rule side by side with him once he returns back to heaven " .
She steps out of the bathtub, her skin glowing from the essential oils .
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In a hidden inn deep in the woods (the inn is where supernatural creatures on the run or with no where to go stay ) .
Vaelric is seated in an unkept room next to a middle aged lady , Drizella.
She is the all seeing witch , created since the beginning of time , her eyes can see beyond any supernatural creature not even Seraphim.
" I'm honored to have the fallen Angel's accomplice in my humble abode " she croaks .
He scoffs not bothering to hide the disgust in his face. " Humble indeed ... Anyway you must know why I'm here "
Drizella smiles creepily, her brown teeth coming in view... " Of course I do , nothing escapes this all seeing witch "
" Good , now tell me why the key did not awaken " he asks bluntly.
She sighs nodding her head deep in thought . " The key did not awaken because of two reasons , it's either she has been corrupted like first key bearer *crackles* "
Vaelric rolls his eyes .. it's obvious that he knows about the key first key bearer , when he and Seraphim found him he had been corrupted and Solmai had done the deed.
" That's impossible witch... I know when one has been corrupted , Aridalle is not corrupted"
She shrugs and grabs her gem orb staring intensely at it " or ... *Bursts out laughing madly* . "
This angers Vaelric and within a second a force flung her to the wall twice ... He grabbed her by the neck pressing her hard against the wall .
" Does it look like I'm joking to you *pauses* or I can show you how serious I'm "
He opens his palm and a amulet of protection necklace appeared on it .
" I'm sure you remember this " .
Drizella gasps in shock , how can she forget that ... It's her amulet of protection that Seraphim took from her a hundred years ago because she tried tricking him(giving him wrong information)
And ever since then entities, supernatural creatures has been after her to take her eyes which is the source of her power ... That's why she has been hiding in this inn since.
" I'll talk pls " she begs.
Vaelric let's go of her , his eyes still blazing with anger. " Now talk "
Her mouth opens immediately and everything she knows poured out .
His eyes narrowed dangerously as he paced around the room , how the fuck will he tell Seraphim this news . .
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ENCHANTED CASTLE
NXT NIGHT .
Vaelric appears in the massive hallway, he stops walking sensing something different about the air ... It wasn't the regular cold instead it was filled with warmth.
Justin sighted him from afar and hurries to him immediately.
" Good evening sir , boss is in his study lemme lead you there " he said bowing.
He nods not even sparing him a glance and they head to Seraphim's study.
Zenovia quietly comes out from the corner she was hiding since .
" He hasn't changed one bit " she sighed dreamily, her cheeks going red as his handsome face filled her head.
✯
Seraphim sat majestically on his seat , legs crossed as he stared blankly at Vaelric who was seating across him .
" Vaelric you have been seated here for more than 30 minutes won't you say what happened" .
He groans running his hand through his hair. " I don't even know where to start my Lord "
" Just spill it "
Vaelric sighs seating up . " Drizella gave me all the information we need to know in exchange of her amulet"
" And... "
" And the reason the key did not awaken is because the bearer herself is not even aware of it's existence, she has to know and fully accept her role as the key bearer "
Seraphim frowns, his eyes narrowing at the sound.
" And it's up to her to awaken the key and willingly give it to you not through force cause it won't work .... Unless you want to kill her " Vaelric stated.
Seraphim leaned back slowly, eyes glinting and fingers drumming on the table .
" it is settled then , I'll extract the key from her, prepare the things for the extraction ritual " he mutters deadpanned.
Vaelric bows and vanishes.
✯
At the deepest part of the castle, in the library beneath the castle grounds. (This place is where he kept , mystic objects and dark magic things )
Seraphim stood in front of large mirror staring at his reflection.
The reflection changes to another person and it smirked staring at him mockingly.
" Oh fallen bastard.. enjoying your stay on earth "
Seraphim stares at him blankly, not moved by his insults . " Hm Sariel "
" Are you still thinking of how to awaken the key brother ... How pathetic, give up it's hopeless. ". Sariel mutters glaring at him , the hatred in his eyes obvious.
A smirk tugged Seraphim's lips and he steps closer to the mirror " you still feel insecure after all these centuries... Don't be brother , I'm sure father trusts you "
Sariel clenches his fist in anger . " There's nothing you can do to awaken the key ... I'll be watching you struggle in vain "
" Good "
Seraphim mutters now face to face with his brother " I want you to watch me extract the key from the pathetic human... Open the fucking gates and use this *shows him his glowing palm* to rip your head from your neck * "
Sariel's eyes widens in shock plus anger " you son of a --- "
The mirror shatters to a thousand pieces , Seraphim watches with glowing eyes , his face blank ....
He walks away , his deadly footsteps echoing in the hallway.
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