"Beware of fire, beauty... It burns"

Time was an endless illusion that paused as two pairs of eyes, Blue and red, beheld each other.

This man Eradan was relatively close to, was buffy with a masculine physique that could swoon any girl over. His whole being shouted pure masculinity. Something that Eradan could never attain in this current world. His large figure raised a cast over Eradan, that the youth felt a shiver of fear run down his spine.

"I'm sorry..." He removed his limbs that were on the other's hard chest, taking two steps backwards.

...?

The youth suddenly noticed brows of the other cringe... What was wrong? He had already apologized. Was this dude some arrogant prideful macho stud?!

He rolled his eyes...

On the contrary, brows of this light skinned Demon prince, cringed for a reason. Wasn't this the girl he saw in their off limits room that was guarded his father's second commander? What was she doing here? And how did her hair colour change?

This prince had lots of questions in his mind but he chose to save it for later. For now, all he could see was a beautiful damsel... He'll just tease her a little.

"Humph! Done enjoying the firmness of my hard chest... Is it?" His lips curled up in a smile and Eradan cringed.

Perhaps there was something wrong with this dude?

Eradan didn't wait a second to give him a quick and satisfactory response.

"Those might be your fantasies but you got the wrong person" The youth replied, tone sharp and edgy.

He had already branded this individual as a proud, narcissistic, and egotistical stud. If this individual was going to be a bad energy in his life then he'll just have to avoid him and people like him immediately. He truly felt insulted with the sudden cringe despite his apology... Presumptuous!

Eradan was suddenly taken aback when he heard the buffy man give a heartily laughter. "What's funny?" He couldn't help but ask, his face visibly etched with hints of irritation.

"Pardon. Just got carried away." The other replied, his amusement still there. "Besides... Don't talk like you can stand my handsome charms... Little one. You'll definitely fantasize about me"

What the fuck?!!? Now what's this dude seriously playing at...

Eradan's insides were really irking him to grab this egotistic king's ball dangling between his legs and freezing them rigid. But he knew he wasn't to act reckless since they were people around. So he'll rather just use plain palatable words...

"Pale, is rather not something I fantasize about... Try being tanned instead."

Interesting! A flicker like deep flames of hell flashed through this man's crimson eyes. This alluring individual before him was indeed one with sharp tongues. Sharp enough to split an ocean in half. The mesmerizing looks and feisty attitude, really contrasting but on the other hand, it piqued his interest.

"Feisty are we?" The latter cocked an eyebrow then relaxed. He was seriously beginning to enjoy the conversation with this stranger. Never in his life had he actually had interest in something or someone. But this individual, was clearly making him to... With ease.

He leaned closer, close enough that his face barely inched away from the other. Breath to breath.

"Beware of fire, beauty... It burns,"

The scent of strong wine greeted Eradan's nose. It's flavour quite intense and delicious. A sprinkle of mints and berries. Lips of a certain youth pursed in a grave smirk, while he inhaled the minty scent of what he perceived. It was indeed lethal and cold just like the iciness of his blue eyes. Was he trying to threaten me? His elder brother... Max could've done better than that.

Maintaining a tranquil composure, Eradan parted his lips and said "I believe threats are for little weaklings Mr stranger. However, you should be aware of ice... It chills..."

Long strands of obsidian hairs fell on broad shoulders as it's owner stood straight. Hmm.... Out of the blues, This red eyed man shot a look at Eradan's right hand

A chrystalline icy Orb floated, exuding an aura of serious warning to this stranger who seemed to be crossing his boundaries.

Lips parted after they graced surprise. An ice Wielder you are?... That's a bonus. "... I'm impressed—" His words were overshadowed when the youth spoke up.

"You shouldn't be... Mr. I'll be leaving as I'm out of time. But next time, though there wouldn't be... I won't be merciful." 

Eradan wanted to give him a piece of his mind before he might act unreasonably.

Four steps were enough to be by the side of the large figure he bumped into. Eradan paused on his steps and beneath his breath he muttered " Also, try those charms of yours on cheeky girls; and to clear things out... I'm a man. Hope that keeps you on your lane... Farewell."

With that, the youth resumed his steps until he was out of sight, leaving the other like a petrified statue.

Sassy adorable male... How intriguing.

A sigh escaped pink lips...

A ravenous flame to claim something or someone welled up in this prince's heart. The craving to make this strange individual his was overwhelming. He wanted punish him for being feisty though he liked it. How was this strange individual suddenly messing with his brain?

Boots clicked on the hard floor as this prince resumed his steps which came to a halt after he spotted something.

...?

He reduced his height and picked up the item on the floor which piqued his interest.

Rays of sunlight reflected on this dazzling ice which was contorted. The shape of two hearts interwovened by chains. Glitters making it ethereal.

Red eyes narrowed...

A wave of surprise washed through this man. Who definitely was this individual?

Pale fingers wrapped around this antics had it pocketed into the hems of his cloth. Feelings of amusement were all that was left, good enough to part his lips into a bright smile...

"Hope to see you again... Little one."

....

"Pest!"

You had luck I didn't freeze your balls rigid...

Eradan strode his way back, hoping to head home in no time. The encounter he'd had with that stranger kept playing in his mind that he couldn't ignore it. Such proud jerk! Pfft... He said within himself.

But as it was, despite the fact that Eradan loathed him, there was one thing he had to admit. Yeah. He had to admit that that man was an embodiment of sexiness and hotness. He was like a living and walking sex magnet. His shoulder blade, his jawlines were definitely something that could attract girls like metals. That individual, was clearly hotter than Max and Andrew even with both of them combined. His looks... Out worldly.

"He'll make a good male..." Eradan trailed off.

Hey, what the heck are you doing? You're already fantasizing about him?! Guess his charms really got me.

Eradan: UwU

The youth shuddered in disgust.

The sky was seeming merciful as the harsh smiles of sunlight had been blocked by grey clouds of its domain. A halo of grey was all that was left. And in no time, peckles and drops might begin to escape from grey clouds that were protecting them. Nature always interwining chaos and order.

A quick glance at the sky was enough of an informant to tell him that he needed to get home quickly. The youth doubled his steps.

Just a few metres ahead, Eradan spotted a figure. It was vague and familiar. He had spotted that figure before and somewhere.

Where was that?

Next to that figure, were three more figures. Each with green, grey and black hairs respectively. Their buffy nature... intimidating.

The youth could sense that something was off. An aura of maleficence loomed over them as they conversed with inaudible tones. Curiosity had it's way through Eradan and he was going to know what was going on.

He moved over to a corner, hoping to secure his fragile frame from their gaze.

Blue eyes fixated on those casts as they conversed discreetly. As Eradan watched them, he noticed that they argued at some point. Hence, his curiosity was increased.

As time went on, those buffy figures were finally done with their conversation. Eradan watched them handshake in conclusion before they made their way through a narrow alley nearby. He crept out of his hiding place.

Eradan suddenly fell into a dilemma. It was a question of the heart and mind. A feeling of uncertainty. Should he just ignore those individuals and move on or should he follow them?

During this internal battle, the devil of curiosity had the upper hand and he eventually succumbed on satisfying his curiosity... A little peeking won't hurt. Would it?

This frail figure in black outfit, made his way through this unknown alley followed by those men, earlier. Alert and cautious, blue eyes scrutinized it's environment as it's owner was extremely careful and wary of every step he took.

Filth and creep, were the only adjective suitable enough to describe this alley. It passway's murky and smelly, rodents scurrying around. Torn, ragged clothes occupied spaces on spreading lines casted above him; dripping nauseating liquid. Overall, it was dim, harbouring beings that only God knows.

As Eradan took more steps closer, the obsidian hue of this alley encroached him until it totally enveloped him... It was dark.

CREAK!

Eradan halted on his step. He stepped on something or maybe someone. Fright and panic clawed their way into his heart, mocking him for following the evil advice of curiosity.

Breath hitched and tensed...

Within Eradan: Hell! What was that??? QwQ

With palms wide open, blue mists sipped out conjuring a glowing orb. At least this ability was helpful here...

Lowering the Orb to the floor, blue eyes of a certain youth widened in utmost shock. Carcass of a dead being!

Concurrently, he felt a sharp pang slice through his head...