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The sound of the rain comforted my mind as I got soaked. One of my most treasured memories was dancing in the rain with my mother. I sat on a nearby bench drinking a warm cup of tea. As steam seeped out the sides of my mouth. Across the street from the bench stood a massive Victorian style castle. The windows were made of stained glass. With a deep breath, I stood up as my legs had become wobbly. I felt my chest slightly tighten as I inched myself closer and closer to the front door.

"knock …..knock"

The door had swung open and in the entrance stood a beautiful woman of Ice-blue eyes and white long hair. Her name was Elise Bloodrose. How I know this well is that she is my mother. I would try to hold my tears back as I hugged my mother. She didn't return the hug, instead she shunned me away like a stranger. "Who …are you?" she asked with an icy cold glare as she brushed my hands away. I looked stunned as I replied it's me Aiden …. Your little rabbit. She would continue to glare as she shoved me away. I'm not in the mood for pranks from children of the orphanage. Get lost. As she would slam the door shut. I instinctively placed my foot between the doors of the castle.

She would yank me in before calling out my name but….something was wrong. Sebastian, my half brother, would show up. Responding to my name so casually as tears fell from my eyes. "What's this ... .it's me mom Aiden me your little superhero i …may look different but i swear it me mom." I blurted out as I clutched my chest. Tears dripped down my cheek. Don't you ever call me your mother you useless filth of a beggar. Go back to your poverty stricken life and leave me and my son Aiden alone in peace. If I ever see you again I won't hesitate to call the guard and have you locked up. She shoved me out of the door as I caught a glimpse of Sebastian's cruel smirk, something that after seven years is hard to forget.

She would slam the door in my face as the rains dripped down my cheeks. As my tears flowed like a waterfall. As I sat back down on the nearby bench. I was left in a stupor as I cried. I cried my lungs out. I would stumble around weakly as I felt my chest stiffen and my breaths become laboured. I just fell into a catatonic state and my mind shattered as I sobbed and sobbed. I looked up to the heavens crying out in desperation.

"why? Is this some sick joke am i still in that torture room guarded by god forsaken demons. " Is this all a sick twisted joke? I yelled at the gods themselves. In my mental breakdown I felt the warm soft hands embrace me. My tears gushed out as I felt pain and torture. Seeking comfort in this stranger. My eyes felt heavy as I drifted out of consciousness. Slowly I felt the warm embrace cradle me as my body seemed to relax in this strangers embrace.

****************FIVE HOURS LATER ***************

"Is the little human awake yet? '' a voice in the distance echoed as I tried to wake up. " I kinda feel bad for the little human. The gods truly are cruel." my eyes would shoot open as I adjusted to the light I would suddenly feel a pair of warm hands hold me keeping me calm as my eyes flashed back between red and black. "Mom please tell me you saw that and I'm not seeing things he was gonna transform into (DS) Devil state" As my eyes adjusted to the light I saw two demons. I instinctively got up screaming and panicking, waving my arms in the air like a mad man.

The older looking demon would hold me still pinning my arms to the bed as the younger demon injected me with some sort of a pink liquid. I would feel drowsy as my arms dangled to the side. "Listen to me please kiddo i won't eat you ok. I am Lillith and this is my daughter Kira" she said her tone was oddly calming in stark contrast.

"Where am I?" I asked but my throat was numb and it came out jumbled. You are safe ok we brought you to our base. "We both know you are Aiden Ashwood but to your disadvantage the god decided to play with humanity this time making you a target as they sealed the memories of you from everyone. Including your mother and rearranged it to make it seem like your half brother is well ...you."

I remained docile as I cried. Kira would try her best to comfort me in her soft and warm embrace. "Good news is we know a way to reverse the effects but the way we are now and you as I incomplete half-blood demon it is impossible to actually achieve it. At the state we are in for now. So will you trust me as I would care for you as my own son and by no means do I want to replace your mother. She added as she sipped on a steaming cup of tea. "Oh right the sedative was for your protection it will wear off in a few minutes." "In terms of your devil state as mentioned earlier I won't delve into your past but I will help you to master it as best I can." Kira blurted out enthusiastically.

"My body felt more comfortable and I was able to move as I sat up. For now I'll help in this crusade till I can get my mother's memories back." I replied with tears. I held back Kiara and noticed his as she gave me head pats. I chuckled Slightly. "Umm…that's not how you comfort humans dear." Lilith cheekily stated as she joined in the head part party.