Awakened

Chapter 2

"Are you serious?" My father looked at me with his eyes practically holding diamonds. He was very much overjoyed. We were all at the dinner table and I just announced that I was ready for my coronation to take place, he really couldn't believe his ears.

My mother's smile was from one ear to the next, Camari on the other hand was stuffing her face with human finger kebab.

"I couldn't be more serious, I was thinking really hard about what you said, I am death and the heir of hell so I need to go through with my duties as that," I got up from my seat "Heaven is getting more and more souls and you know that means they get to create the next world if eventually the end of the world comes. I have been brainstorming killing ideas"

"Great, let us hear them." My father exclaimed

"Well, they are a bit typical though. A collapsing bridge is bound to kill in tens and I think I will go ahead to slip into the unfortified minds of some church-goers to cause a church bombing and a suicide."

"Splendid, see darling I told you he would come around some day, he always does, I am so happy" My mother clapped her hands excitedly.

"While all of you are on your killing spree, Gillian and I can go up and prepare Xavier's house up on earth for him to stay during his adventures then whenever his coronation is ready he will come back down," Camari said.

"Well that should be in a human months time right dear?"

"Yes, but I see no reason he can't work from here," My father dropped his fork, perhaps to listen to me better. The excitement was etched deeply into his expression, Winter's death never really affected him directly and he was the quickest to move on, that title should have been awarded to my mother.

"Actually, I do need to go to Earth for concentration."

"Very well then, you may go" wasn't really asking your permission, was I? "Lillian you will begin planning his coronation at once, am I clear?"

"Yes"

"You will leave tomorrow," my dad picked his fork again and at that I forced the brightest smile I could ever muster. YAY. At least according to my sister's plan I was one step closer to getting my wife back.

About a human month later.....

And about ten thousand souls delivered to hell later. I was going through her stuff. I kind of felt horrible every time I did this but it was like it was something I was addicted to. Going through her stuff. Today was my coronation, and I was finally going back to hell.

"Your grace," Jeremy said through the doorway of the closet, I quickly tucked the picture of Winter that I was looking at in my pocket.

"Yes," I said without turning to him.

"We need to head back to hell now for you to prepare for your coronation your grace,"

"Go ahead I will catch up don't worry,"

"Of course, should I help you with anything first before I leave?"

"Actually no, I am fine," I still sensed his presence behind me, I turned around and caught him staring at me.

"Go," I quipped.

"Oh, right," Jeremy bowed and walked out of the closet.

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"Umph,"

"Too tight?" the maiden asked.

"Way too tight," I replied her, she removed the vest from my shoulders, I don't even remember when my clothes started getting snug for me, then again I hadn't worn most of these in years. "Why can't I be casual to something like this?"

"I don't think a coronation is casual your highness,"

"It's just family and a priest right?"

"Not exactly your highness, there will be an attendance of at least five hundred guests from each sector of hell" That isn't what my father and I discussed.

"I see-"

"Please put your arms out," she said and I did. The maid came before me and buttoned up the vest.

"Finally something that fits" I said.

"This is much better, yes?"

"It's perfect- that's it?"

"Your coat" she slipped a coat over my shoulders."

"You can go now,"

"Alright your highness," the maid bowed and walked out of my bedroom, actually my new bedroom Winter was in the last one.

Camari burst into my room a few minutes later with her eyes wide, "can't you knock?"

"I am sorry," she said "are you ready?"

I sat up "to be king- no, to bolt for my life- we can leave now if you want,"

"You will be fine" Camari said, "and very soon Winter will join you, this is just a matter of perseverance"

"When the hell did you get wise?" Camari narrowed her eyes at me and slightly nudged me towards the door of my room.

"It is time,"

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I walked into the huge throne room, I honestly didn't like that there were so many eyes on me, watching me, waiting for me to f**k up. I also hated that I felt so vulnerable and anxious inside. If it was before her I would have simply walked in, gotten my crown and walked out with my head held high.

I kept my eyes on my crown strictly until I finally got to the alter where there was my throne. I sat down and the ceremony started.

"You are ready right?" my father asked me.

"I really don't have a choice, do I?" Finally it was time for me to show my worthiness of the crown. First I had to drink from Pontius pilate's bowl, which made me think twice because the first time I did that you see I had boils for a week, which isn't very common in demons.

Then I had to recite the twelve happenings of devil mas.

'On the first day of devilmas there was a fruit taken from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, On the second day of devilmas two ravens plucked a sinner's eye out, On the third day of devilmas three angry dragons burned down the church, On the fourth day of devilmas four baby's died when a sparrow screamed, On the fifth day of devilmas five serpents coiled around the little girl's bicycle, On the sixth day of devilmas six nuns murdered the pope, On the seventh day of devilmas seven demons came to earth, On the eight day of devilmas eight vigins did the devil's tango, On the ninth day of devilmas nine heralds of hell were born, On the tenth day of devilmas ten deadly plagues came over earth, On the eleventh day of devilmas eleven people gave up their faith, On the twelfth day of devilmas the twelve happenings of devilmas were recorded and celebrated.'

My father transferred the snake mark from his hand unto mine slowly and painfully with a special spell. He was finally free to leave here forever.

"By the power vested in me by the previous kings and the spirit of the original Lucifer, I pronounce you prince Xavier Aslan Hades the king of hell to reign with all fierceness and wickedness" He placed the crown on my head . It wasn't heavy, then again it wasn't light either.

He marked a cross of blood on my forehead and I was told to face the audience. My parents were overcome with joy.

"Demons and demonesses I now announce your king, king Xavier the first,"

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"I have honestly never been prouder Xavier,"

"Gee, thank you."

"It's true, I have also never been happy with your decision although I know you have an ulterior motive,"

"I don't know what you are talking about," I said.

"Huh,"

"Must you really go right now father?"

"Be careful Xavier or I might think you actually care." My father said.

"Whatever,"

"You will soon realize that leaving here is the best decision you will ever make Xavier,"

"And how are you so sure that you won't perish the moment you walk out of here,"

"Don't you ever say that again Xavier," he continued walking leaving me to follow after him like a lost puppy.

"So you seriously aren't going to review my first day of reigning"

"You will do fine, it's seriously not that hard, I trust you'll oversee your sister's... ahhh"

"Why, you know this can cause complications in the future you don't want competition do you,"

"I don't feel threatened by Camari and I will let her as she is,"

"You are king,"

"So headlines,"

"Don't release any dragons,"

"We don't have dragons in hell, do we" I asked.

"Yes we do, if you paid attention to your books you would know,"

"So how do I release them?"

"Like I would tell you, Xavier Hades how to do that," I redrew my head, that's offensive "You would blabber it to Winter like the lover bird you are, and even though she's dead,"

"Sleeping,"

"Even though she's sleeping the information will latch to her brain and Meredith who is probably roaming around her for information will get it and free those demonic things and destroy hell, do you want that?"

"Well no,"

"Then I won't tell you,"

"What else don't I know about,"

"You have meetings every Monday and Thursday. Dinner is by nine, you must get married and until you get a male child that is up to age you will continue your duties as death."

"What about the over flowing crystal lake,"

"Human sacrifice,"

"And that door way to hell,"

"Seal it,"

"And the presidents,"

"You are free to re-enstate but you must interact, trust me Xavier kingship is about interaction, am I clear?"

"I am not sure"

"Xavier I am leaving."

"How do I reach you?

"If you knock on the gates of hell you probably wouldn't find me, but I will always be here," he placed his hand where my heart was, I raised my eyebrow, I mean that was way too sappy for my father. He immediately burst out laughing. "You can never talk to me again, or else of course when you are ready. He walked away chuckling to himself.

I threw him a f**k you finger, a searing pain went through my ears to the middle of my head.

"You may be king but I will always be your father,"