Don't tell the Devil about Gods

welcome be the blessed. not so blessed are the individuals of this tale. corrupted and twisted can be the human soul. it can also be more innocent or helpless at times.

human is the concept of mortality. as they have the mentality to analyse and worry about something that haven't happen jet. just like that most humans spend their days on despair as their days start to end.

the tales about human misery are endless. the anecdotes about those who failed to see their mistake are too many to count.

it doesn't matter what advice I throw to you disguise as a bone. you won't take it. not even dogs take bones from strangers. but even so be aware of the beast of the night. the creatures that walk on human skin.

there is not much to tell about the tale of which you are witness. all that can be said is that it is coming to its conclusion. welcome be all those who are intrigued to know how does the tale ends.

but be warn the tale ends. but that doesn't mean it is the end. there is so much more that was untold so far. there are so many things left on the air. there are things that are unknown about the past, parts of the future that haven't been explored.

don't worry not everything is black and white. there are more gray shades on the middle than darker tones on the corners. there is some hope hidden somewhere.

at the end of the day from us depends to judge what is wrong or what is right. from us depends to judge if the tale ended on a sweet note, or a bitter note.

.....

Dorian and Lorenzo are walking on the middle of the desert. the heat is as deadly as yesterday and all the previous days.

Dorian and Russell are starting to get anxious as the way out is not found jet. then they see a trail of blood marked as an arrow towards one direction. they follow the trail of blood as it becomes clear who left it.

then in front of their eyes there it is, the exit. the gate is open. they know because someone left blood stains all over the door's frame. on the other side of the frame you can clearly see the other side. there is some green and even rabbits.

the road has been long and exhausting. finally there is a light of hope in front of them. then the question begins. do they fight for it? or do they see who runs the fastest?

Lorenzo is having doubts. he is thinking about betraying Dorian. and even about attacking him with all his might. there is no doubt that Dorian is a good guy. but on the circumstances that they find themselves. been good is not enough.

Lorenzo keeps thinking about many things. it has been two minutes since they found the gate/ the exit. and none of them has taken an action. both of them are frozen unable to act or do anything at all.

Dorian is no idiot. he knows what is happening inside of Lorenzo's head. he can't hate a man who is desperate to see his family. that is how things are. after all this place is suppose to brought the worst and the best of all humans.

none of them moves. they just look at each other. they are waiting for the other one to make the first move. Dorian and Lorenzo are starting to sweat. every second that passes counts. they are running out of time to leave.

Lorenzo looks at the pistol on Dorian's hand. he closes his eyes worry for his safety. all he wanted was to see his wife one last time. now it seems like a dream. as Lorenzo starts to fear for the worst. something odd happened.

Dorian gives to Lorenzo the gun. Dorian whispers some words. he wants Lorenzo to use the gun on him if he tries to do something stupid. Dorian prefers to die as a man, than to let his emotions turn him into a beast.

Lorenzo looks at the exit. he takes some steps forward. he is about to leave. he then receives a bullet on his left leg. Lorenzo falls on the floor. he looks at Dorian who is as confuse as he is.

Karla comes forward holding a riffle. she smiles as she asks for Russell to come. she doesn't know where Russell is right now. Karla is desperate to kill Russell and to take his place as the next High Priest.

Lorenzo is on the floor crying. he feels a lot of pain. his left leg is covered on blood. Lorenzo tries to endure the pain.

Dorian stands quietly. he puts a cigar on his lips. he has no weapon. he has no way of defending himself in front of Karla. things certainly have become complicate.

"where is he?" she asks for a second time.

.....

Seven Hours Ago.

Russell is standing in front of Elijah Hatt. there is no one else on the darkness. they are the only ones on this darkness. Elijah send away all the other members of the cult. there was a conversation he needed to have on private with Russell.

"I had give you enough time to think about it. now I give you two final choices. one, I guide you my self in front of the green door. two, you accept your role as my successor. the time for deals is over. choose, do it wisely."

"I finally understood that if I want to take my family down. I must become like them. so I gladly accept your offer. I want to be your successor. just one final request. please take me in front of the gate. I want to show some benevolence to my good friends."

"great. I also helped and guide some people on my years as a High Priest. don't worry about rules. the only rules that apply to our position are related to respecting and loving our all mighty God. and about our faithful herd. they follow commands pretty easily."

Russell is told to take his clothing off. he takes everything off. he then looks at Elijah waiting for the next instructions. he is told to follow him. Russell walks with no hesitation nor fear. he accepted the deal.

they walk under the black cloud. the giant eyes shows themselves. the eyes are looking directly at them. some tears fall from the biggest eye. the tears are of a silver color. the tears form a silver lake in front of them.

Russell is told to take a shower on the silver lake. the tears of the Deity are suppose to purify his body and soul. only the High Priest can take a shower on the tears. Russell gets inside of the lake. he stays in there for some minutes. then he gets out.

Russell's body is completely covered on the silver liquid. he looks up. some cult members come forward with towels. they are drying Russell's body. a female puts grapes inside of Russell's mouth. a male gives water to Russell.

Elijah Hatt explains that he is officially reborn as the new High Priest. Elijah takes his sacred robes off. he gives them to Russell to wear. Elijah also gets inside of the silver lake that was created by the tears of their God.

Elijah gets out. his loyal bodyguards come forward. they help Elijah to dry his body. Elijah whispers something. one of them gives him a pendant with the shape of the God. in the center it has a gemstone representing the eye. Elijah gives the pendant to Russell.

"please follow me." whispers Elijah.

Elijah guides Russell in front of a giant green gate. it has a green frame around of it. Elijah tells him that he will guide him so he can successfully become the successor.

Russell is given time to be alone. he takes a dagger from his pockets. Russell cuts his hand with the dagger. he looks at the wound. Russell puts his hand on the door. he rubs his hand on the door. he stains the gate with his blood.

this is the first and the final favor he will do for them. of the other two depends if they leave this hellhole, or if they stay. Russell feels satisfaction knowing that at least there was something good that he was able to do now that he is going to lead a cult.

Russell is going to have many eyes watching over his actions. he was basically force to take a religion and a god to adore. it isn't ideal, but given the circumstances it is better than the other two choices.

now he is starting to think about the plans to fulfill his revenge against his family. Russell doesn't hate his family, not enough to wish for their deaths. sadly enough things are bad enough for him to take the sword instead of the shield.

Elijah returns wearing common clothing. he seems like a normal middle age man. Elijah from now on will be Russell's teacher. once Russell has a full understanding of his position as the leader, Elijah will leave.

.....

Now.

Dorian wakes up. he is bleeding from his head. he spits blood. Dorian looks at Karla who is beating Lorenzo. Dorian tries to stand up. things are getting out of control. they are running out of time. every second counts.

Karla keeps asking the same questions while she hits Lorenzo on both legs with a bat. Lorenzo screams and complains. but he doesn't say anything. Lorenzo refuses to talk. his silence angers Karla even more.

Lorenzo looks at Dorian. he doesn't say anything. he smiles hoping that Dorian can fight against her or escape from her. Lorenzo isn't expecting to be rescue.

Dorian stands up. he walks with slow and firm steps. his body is shaking. Dorian doesn't have balance. he feels dizzy. Dorian runs towards Karla and jump on top of her. he punches her on the face.

"GO. be with your family. have a normal life."

Dorian looks at Lorenzo. while he is distracted Karla stabs him on a side with a dagger. Dorian holds the pain and tries to take the knife from her hands.

at the given opportunity Lorenzo stands up. he can't run for the wound on his leg. he walks as fast as possible. Lorenzo keeps moving without looking back. he advances with all his might thinking about his wife. and just like that he crosses the door.

on the other side Lorenzo found himself on the middle of a road. there are trees and a big beautiful white deer. some cars come and go on the road. Lorenzo falls on his knees with teary eyes feeling fortunate and grateful. he takes his phone and calls his wife.

on the other side of the green door Dorian is fighting for his life. since he learned that someone needed to stay behind. he thought if he can't find Karla or if she dies. then he could just sacrifice himself.

"where is the usurper? the bastard who stole my throne."

"I have no fucking idea."

Dorian stands up. he runs towards the green door. he is stopped by Karla. she kicks him and punches multiple times. Karla walks in front of the door.

Dorian notice how it is starting to get darker. he kicks her with all his strength. Karla falls on the ground. her left hand crosses to the other side of the door. it becomes completely dark in seconds. the door gets close cutting off her left arm.

Karla screams in agony. her eyes are concentrated on the arm she is missing. this isn't how things are suppose to be. this isn't how things are suppose to end. Karla is furious to see how her plans are going to hell. everything is going to hell.

Dorian is on his knees. he is having difficulty breathing. he laughs thinking of the good old days in which he had to deal with criminals all the time. now is no different from those good old days. the only difference is that there is no one to help him.

the Darkness is out. at any second it is going to take the life of either of them. Dorian has no regrets as he did everything on his power. Karla on the other side feels frustration knowing that she never achieve her dreams.

.....

One Hour Ago.

Elijah is on his room. his two loyal guards come forward. Elijah informs them that he is planning on retiring from the cult once Russell has a better understanding of his role as the leader of the cult.

Elijah asks them to be of service to Russell once he is gone. the two guards refuse to accept the order. they want to stay with Elijah. if he is leaving, then they will leave with him to a better place. truth to be told both are in love with Elijah.

they grow up as children admiring him. with time both siblings started to have stronger emotions for the leader. they never dare to show their emotions because he was a sacred figure who represented the God. but now he is a free man. he is available.

Elijah feels melancholic thinking about the life he gave away for his belief. all the time he dedicated to the cult and his God. he is grateful for all the good memories. but there is some bitterness on a goodbye.

"the world has to change. it has to evolve to become beautiful. an old man like my self doesn't belong on the world anymore. so I ask, are you sure that you want to follow me? do you truly want to follow my steps till the bitter end?"

"yes sir. true to be told, my brother and I. we saw you as light, a bright beautiful light that was impossible to possess. but now that you are free of all chains. we don't have to fear anymore. now I confess that I want to be your bride, your wife. yours, I speak not for the effects of the great one. I do for the effects of my own heart."

"me to sir. I want to be your husband. we want to live an eternity at your side. it doesn't matter if an eternity only last ten days, or hundreds of years. we want that."

Elijah feels timid and shy. on his entire life he has dedicated everything to his lord. everything to his position. and on the hundreds of years he has lived. he has never, not even once spend a night on someone's bed. on others words, he is 100% a virgin.

that is primary the reason why he is overcome by lust with the waves of the God. right now Elijah is not completely convinced. jet the idea of having two lovers to guide him for the rest of his life doesn't sound half bad.

maybe he was blessed with the opportunity to explore beyond the limit of his lust. Elijah smiles thinking about the future. there is no reason to fear what is to come. Elijah knows he will die eventually. but for the time being he wants to take pleasure on life.

.....

Now.

Darkness has come once more. this time it changes shapes from a cloud to the shape of dense translucent fog. it moves slowly covering every corner of the desert.

Karla and Dorian are the last contestants left alive. there is no other living person on the area excluding four cult members who stayed behind to be witness of the end of the 'feasting season' as they call it.

Karla loughs hysterically as she feels triumphant. there is no way that the Deity she venerates will allow some Christian nobody to live. on her head it is clear who is the most valuable and respectable person of the two.

the two of them stand up as the black fog starts to get closer to them. in seconds they are wrapped on the fog. it feels like if a soft cloth was embracing them. they felt the God's love for humans.

"I am a loyal follower. I am the only one deserving of the Darkness' eternal love. a fake believer like yourself has no place in here, aside from been a nutrient to our lord."

"you don't get it, do you? it isn't about how much you have done or given for the Darkness. but it is about how much it likes you to let you live. and I am more likable than a creep like yourself."

"No. no. no. I had a perfect plan. it was so perfect. I was suppose to be the High Priest. and you were suppose to die earlier. you are one of the two nails on my coffin."

"you trusted so much on your own worth. that you never expected for Russell to become your biggest rival. nor for me to stay breathing till the bitter end."

Karla feels so much rage. then her stomach starts to inflate at an abnormal speed. Karla laughs like a maniac. she smiles as she caresses her own stomach. something seems to be moving inside of her stomach.

at a scary speed Karla's stomach becomes as big as twice her size. Karla's stomach explodes letting out a mature figure. it is a blonde pretty man. he has silver wings. there is a crown on top of his head. the fingers on his hands look like tentacles.

the blonde man speaks on a strange language that only the God can understand. there are eyes on his wings. the blonde man is completely naked with a huge member. he is all covered on his mother's blood. his legs look like a lion's paws.

"mother I love you." the man softly whispers.

Karla's corpse is on the ground. on her face was a smile. as the last thing she saw was her gorgeous son. the last she heard was his warm first and final words.

"you are the final man standing, Dorian. let my welcome not be of distrust to you. as I am Herc'Hor, the Demigod. and the Darkness' twenty-third son."

Dorian quietly looks at the Demigod. he breathes slowly. he isn't sure if death or madness are to follow next. all that Dorian knows is that he is the final person alive. that only means one thing. he will stay behind. who knows for how long.

"worry not sweet mortal. as I am the Son of desperation and cruelty. I came to be peace. I wish not to see the sweet turn bitter. but keep intact."

"thanks, I suppose.... what a day."