With a deep breath, he opened his eyes again. It did not surprise him to see that the human was staring at him intently, as focused on him as when he had begun his tale. Neither that the angel now listened with the same wonder, much more serious and concerned.…
My birth should have never happened. Not from a logical point of view. You see, the world was never designed for my coming. Things were simple back then, much more traditional. All living beings had a reason for existing. Angels had been the first to be brought to life, the…
The waters could not flow forever. What had been a raging flood, a roar of water, was now a serene constant stream, which covered most of the valley. Small islands had formed from dragged stone on high ground, finally left behind as the water advanced. In the horizon, the broken…
"Everything that old weasel has told you, is twisted to make your kind feel righteous." Alexis still felt menaced in his presence. Those wings stood darkly over the already tall demon; those eyes glinted with serenity but demonic slyness. His stance was prideful, and while he talked, he had a…
He neared unceremoniously. There was only a slight look of apprehension when he brushed one of her wings with a claw. His nails brushed the feathers, which were now dry. She shied under his stare, like if she had dreaded this moment. "It's time to go." No more waiting. He…
If Uriel knew what he was getting himself into, he would kill him. Metaphorically, of course; endangering his own life was something he could do on his own. He pushed his hood back, to let his eyes admire the huge walls above him. His feet sunk a little on the…
Slow, yet sure. The water was his domain, his hunting ground. Somewhere he could course through, unimpeded, unstoppable. Two other demons had ventured into his valley, but he was still the apex predator. His eyes opened while he emerged out. Floating there, his huge mouth gaped a little, revealing his…
They did not obey his command right away. The huge demon hissed once more while leaning down; yet Alexis was frozen, and Ayako was reaching very slowly for her crossbow. The thing was slow, and it was taking its time, leering down at them. That was why Uriel snarled and…
Laughter, joy, love. Freedom. Those were things she treasured. In her young life, she had not had these things. It had been reserved, given in small amounts, from ones who expected quietness. She had been expected to be what they wanted. Love was not in the equation. But... she did…
He had never seen such a view. It was beautiful. The shadows of the tunnel finally lessened. As he emerged from it, his face lighted with the sunset. He stared at the chasm at his right, at the huge valley, a tall fall. While riding on the heights of the…