Chapter 36
Four hefty men came over and began to carry me. My once still world began to move. I felt like I was floating — floating to my death. I knew I was going to die, I could see the lake from afar and I could feel it's heat, hot enough to melt the flesh. I could hear my comforter's voice in my head
" fear and you die!"
I don't know what to think but I know I'm more than scared.
Yeah, I'm going to die now and all my purpose will be wasted, burnt away in that fire. My gifts, powers, those harsh training sessions from my comforter would be wasted. 'Everything' I have ever lived for will be made to nothing but ashes.
There's really nothing I can do to save them. I thought of Arkishiar, I'll be going to meet her wherever she is right now. That is supposed to brighten my mood but No! I'm not ready to leave now. I have a purpose, the world has been waiting for me. Dying cheaping in a lake of fire would be a great loss. I'll be a failure even in my death. I thought of Emiliar, she's here, I saw her. She was captured while trying to save me and I don't know if she has been killed or not. She will be very disappointed in me. Joel, that man over there objected to this, but id he really my Joel?If he is then I'll be grateful to him till I die. He just took a great risk for a complete stranger, a wreck like me. A presumed spy who has killed two demons but sent by no one. I'd love to live a bit longer at least to know who he really is and why he did that and maybe pay him back cause i owe him a lot. Sylvia, my mum, I miss her so much. She promised she'll always be there for me even when I lose my breathe but right now when I need her the most she is not here. She'll be so sad seeing me die, that's if she's really the witch she claims to be. I don't want to die, I need to do something. My death is just too near , the heat —more intense that I can barely breathe.
" O God save me now. It's not my time yet. I don't want to die save me and I'll owe you a great lot. "
I'm going to fight this through.
On one quick reflex response, I flinched out of the grip of those men. The hard pushed that sent them flying some metres away from me. My powers just would never disappoint me. Sometimes, I feel unbreakable — like a demi god. Maybe, that's who I am.
I stood up proud of my own powers but it wasn't too long when I heard thundering footsteps of people coming right behind me. I was being chased. I can't run forward cause it leads to the lake of fire . Well, I'm ready to fight this, 'fear and die' enough of my fear. I have to face it. With the way things are, I might be of a breed more powerful than the demons. My comforter has said that before. So, Damn you demons, you've got a very big fight in your hands cause Katrienair would never give up.
My subconscious was smiling at me .
I picked up a weapon on the ground , one that seem to have flown from one of the soldiers that carried me. It was a strange weapon, it was big but light. It had a curved head with sharped blade, like an ancient axe. Since its lade is curved, it would kill faster. Thank you comforter for the training. I could hear his instructions in my head. I roared— it was the roar of an angered and hungry, a creature thirsty for blood. My eyes shut, I threw the weapon toward the mob. Roars and cries brought me back to the real life. My eye flung open and I was awestruck by the damage my single act of defence has caused. I've just killed about a hundred demons. And right now I've angered the demons, their dangerous roars filled the room. I could see their horns and fangs growing. Icould see weapons flying through the air. I just hoped I've not began a fight I can't finish.
I pick another of the weapon and ran into the mob — that was the only thing I could do. I felt invisible dashing through the crowd, cutting off bodies in every direction and dodging their weapons also. Blood splashed everywhere around me, It was easier since the demons were caught unawares. My subconscious was beaming happily. The further I moved, the more hope I got. Really, cowardice is the biggest risk one could ever take.
Now, I'm proud of myself. Even if I'm going to die, I'm not going alone. That's enough honour even in death.
Just as I was about to reach the door, I fell flat on the stony ground face down. Someone must have set a trap for me and I tripped on it. Holy shit!
This is bad!
Before I could think, I felt weight of hundreds of bodies on me. I've been caught. Aargh!
How fast can demons be. The last time I checked they were far behind me. I looked up and saw a dagger coming right for my neck.
What! A dagger! I'll be killed by the sword.
Well, it's the kind of death I've chosen for myself. It's easier, it will be quick and easier. I closed my eye, expecting the impact.
"Arkishair, I'm coming...soon."
Suddenly I heard a roar.
" To the dungeon, Alive!"
It was Roger and they obeyed immediately. The dagger hung in midair. They brought a black piece of cloth down to my face and then I knew what was going to happen. I tried to hold my breathe but not for too longer. I took one last breathe and my world turned black.