As I fell, my sight was fixed on the Divine.
He turned back towards the cliff and the portal with a blade of light in his hands. A shadow, black as the night, flew towards him. One mont, he was ready to fight, at the next, a blade seemingly made of darkness pierced his heart.
The Divine's lifeless body plumted into the sea below, along with . I reached up with my hand as the dark, wavy surface of the water neared with frightening speed.
The figure up above sheathed the dark bladed sword, then folded its feathery, black wings. His bright purple eyes t with mine as his lips ford a thin line. He flew down towards , leaving a trail of black smoke and embers behind.
Perhaps monts before I fell into the dark depths of the sea, I felt his grip around my wrist. My shoulder ached as his grip suddenly stopped my fall. I gritted my teeth, hoping it wasn't dislocated.
"Is he dead?" I asked as the body of the Divine finally fell into the sea. The Keeper of Souls simply nodded. He pulled up and slowly began to rise up to the air.
My body felt numb as I held onto his shoulder with both of my arms. I was exhausted, so much that all I wanted was to fall asleep. I stopped supporting my body with Fallen Grace, and imdiately regretted it.
"You were in no shape to fight a Lightbringer Divine." The Keeper's soft voice sounded as we flew back to the island. I nodded, he wasn't wrong – what I did was more along the lines of suicide.
The Keeper remained silent for the rest of the way, giving a short mont to think and rest.
The sll of starsnatchers soon reached my nostrils. I opened my eyes and glanced down. We were nearly back at the island. I could see Aoife and Inspector John on the shore below. They watched us wide eyed, and pale faced. Aoife was still holding on to her sword.
"Please don't harm them." I had to force myself to speak. What was that lump in my throat all about?
The Keeper chuckled. "They are no threat to ." His soft voice rang in my ears as his feet finally touched the black sands on the narrow stretch of beach. He let down, and as soon as my feet touched the black sands, Aoife lunged forward. She grabbed my arm and pulled away from the Keeper, closer to the cliff and behind Inspector John.
"You're ok!" She exclaid as she looked all over . "You're ok, you're alive…" She whispered. She hugged , trembling. "You made it." Her gaze focused on the Keeper, who hadn't spoken a word yet.
I took a deep breath, then stepped back.
"The Divine of Vengeance, Rohir, is dead." I declared, glancing at the Keeper of Souls. "We have the Keeper to thank for that."
Inspector John's wide-eyed gaze turned on the Keeper. "Kai, who – no, what did you set in motion by opening that portal?"
"I brought help." The Keeper continued to silently watch us as I explained. "It's a gateway to the world of the demons." I then looked at him again. I so desperately wanted to ask what would co next, but for so reason, that cold gaze scared into silence.
"Wait, so you let demons into our world?" Inspector John exclaid. "Kai, what have-"
The Keeper suddenly took a deep breath. An unusual, unnatural wind tugged at our clothes and blew our hair aside as it circled us.
"The Light Bringers have co to your world for revenge. Revenge against the death of their leaders, the loss of their crowned jewel, the Chalk City, and revenge against you, Kai Friseal." The Keeper's voice startled more than it did the other two.
"I can understand him!" Inspector John whispered. He then paused and looked at . "Wait – they're here because of what?"
"The Lord has deed it right to help this world drive them back. So of your people have saved us from the Lightbringer's plight after all. However," He paused and glanced at . "He wishes to see you." His tone changed. "Now." He added after a mont of silence.
I gulped. I could still clearly rember the Demon Lord's presence.
"I understand," I spoke in a low voice. "It's fine, I'll co." It wasn't like I had much choice anyways.
"Wait, stop." Inspector John's words surprised . "Wherever you're taking him, I'm coming along." He holstered his gun and folded his arms. "I'm responsible of Kai, and as the only available representative of the United Nations, I need to be there."
My eyes widened. "Wait, hang on. You're not stepping foot through that portal, inspector."
"You don't get to decide that." Inspector John glared at . "It's our entire world's fate at stake. You're talking about eting with the Lord of the Demons! Do you really expect to just stay here and wait?"
"It's a whole different world!" I shouted. "It's a different planet – a different reality!" I clenched my fists. "I'm not-"
"I'm coming too." Aoife's said, stuffing my words into my mouth. "It's not any safer out here, and I want to be there as well." She glared at the Keeper, making my heart skip a beat. "Is that fine too?"
"Do as you wish." My shoulders dropped upon hearing his words. "But know this – the Lord will not negotiate." Our eyes t. "Explain to them how they must act, for I will not promise their safety."
I gulped. I knew exactly what that ant.
"I thought we weren't a threat to you guys." Aoife started to speak, but I imdiately talked over her. "Shut up and listen to !" She seed more shocked than anything. "Aoife, if there was ever a ti to keep your mouth shut, it's when you're talking to him," I glanced at the Keeper, "Or the Demon Lord. No not ss with them. Don't joke, don't be sarcastic, don't even speak unless you're asked sothing!"
I glanced at Inspector John. "The sa goes for you – when we et the Demon Lord, I want both of you to stay silent."
"You're scared of him." Aoife whispered. Inspector John nodded. "Is he stronger than the Divines?"
I laughed – what else could I do? How could I ever expect them to understand his sheer power, the aura he radiated, and just how god damn difficult it was to even breathe when he was near?
"I'm not scared, Aoife." I hissed. "I'm terrified."
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