Damned

Chapter 3

As we got to the field you could see all the gods and goddesses sitting in front. My mother quickly went to join them as the three of us were left to fend for ourselves. I was about to go join all the females when Lucifer quickly grabbed my hand and spun me around. Atticus looked at him furious until he spoke

“Dont leave yet… Lilith is walking in right now. I figured you would rather sit next to her than the other girls.” Atticus turns around and I follow Lucifer's finger to see Lilitth walking in. She was absolutely stunning. Her dress wrapped around her neck and curved down around her breast showing much cleavage which she tried to hide with a necklace. The dress had a slit down her right leg. It was a beautiful white to a dark pink rose color which matched her rose wing colors. Her burgerdeny hair flowed down into loose curls gently caressing her back. Her hazel green eyes glowing with youth and desire. She was a goddess, no doubt about it. I walked over to her and Atticus followed. He greeted her and kissed her hand. He quickly left when the gong got striked. Lilith grabbed my hand and we quickly took our seats. We all stared up front intently.

“Protectors of heaven! This is the moment you all practiced your entire lives. Most of you have reached the age of eternal youth while the others have not achieved there yet. But it doesn't matter. This is the moment you find out which category you belong in and at the end we will name the one true god or goddess since we have finally met someone with all the standards and more. Now children, we will begin with regular angels.” As the gods took turns naming the angels and their jobs Lilith and I were whispering about how shocked we were with some of these angels being called up. We also talked about how I might not graduate since I'm still learning powers. She was worried about me and about what might happen. Then I asked what had been eating at me.

“So, what is exactly going on between you and my brother?” she looked down in sadness and i was scared i hit a nerve.

“Basically, he is my soulmate but i havent hit my age forever. He has told me if i become a goddess and become older then him he will reject me. Age and what I become shouldnt matter so it just makes me think he 100 percent has something horrible being planned.” I looked at her in shock. She was two years younger than my brother. She had one more year until she became older than him. Plus, I'm positive she is a goddess. But why would that matter? What is he planning? Then the gong struck again indicating all the angels had been chosen.

“We are gonna do powerful angels next and their jobs. Gabriel, I couldn't see anyone else but you as our messenger Archangel!” I saw Gabriel go up and he looked out at the crowd and I swear he winked at me. He was one of Michael's best friends, well I say third best friend since, I was always his first best friend. But I have never seen Gabriel before today, and I must say he isn't bad looking. He had light hazelnut hair pulled up in a bun. His wings were a blinding snow white and his eyes were a hazel green. He wore a white undershirt with a pink tie and a sky blue jacket and black pants. The first archangel called upon. More hope relished in the crowd. Cheers arose and everyone was in pure bliss. Zeus had to quiet everyone down with a flash of lightning.

“Now, we have another one who is capable of being an Archangel. Rapheal, you will become the archangel of healing! You have shown us great promise that you can heal hundreds with just one hand over a group. Congratulations!” Raphael walked up to the front to claim his title as everyone lost their mind. He had shaggy midnight black hair and golden eyes. He was wearing a white undershirt with a silver tie and a silver jacket with silver pants. That was Micheals second best friend. He actually calls them brothers so i guess im his only best friend.

“QUIET DOWN!!!” Everyone went silent. “Good, now to complete the archangels, You all know we needed a warrior archangel,” everyone immediately looked at me… “Well we now have one.” my heart was beating rapidly… Why did everyone immediately look at me? I am in no condition to be an archangel. I don't even know all my powers.

“Micheal, congratulations! You are the new archangel! The protector.” Everyone whispered in shock and kept looking back and forth between Michael and i. As soon as Michael went up on stage he spoke.

“I shall not accept this title… It belongs to Evelynne. She is far stronger than me sir.” Everyone nodded in agreement.

“I know of this but if you can't tell we all know what she is capable of and you all will learn what we title we are gonna give her.” everyone murmured but then agreed. Micheal accepted the title and the roar from the crowd started as everyone was happy with the choices. Micheal walked off stage proudly. His white undershirt with black tie and blue jacket tore off as the title consumed him and his muscles pronounced themselves showing the warrior, the protector we needed in heaven. I was proud of him and just happy his black pants were able to stay on. All the girls drooled over him and wouldn't stop staring.

“NOW EVERYONE PLEASE STOP SCREAMING!!” Everyone settled back down and Michael disappeared in the crowd of males. He continued to name people and their jobs but the most important jobs were named first so no one really paid attention unless their name was called and their friends cheered for them but it wasn't as exciting as before.

“Now, time to name the new gods and goddesses!” Everyone noticed I wasn't called up and turned and looked at me in utter shock knowing this was the last category to go into. I turned to look at my brother in fear and he looked furious. I quickly looked at Lilith who looked fearful knowing my brother would reject her.

“Lilith, please come on up to the stage!” Lilith quickly got up and walked up on stage. Everyone looked at her in awe. She was absolutely breathtaking under the moonlight.

“Lilith, will you accept the title as goddess of the dark moon?” She breathed intently. The whole crowd went silent waiting for her response.

“I accept majesty” she bowed and everyone gasped. She was now allowed between heaven and hell for being the ruler of both the darkness of the moon and the light. I must say though, The title fitted her well. I stood up and cheered for her like no other than everyone joined in. She then seemed more confident and blew a kiss at me. I smiled and she came back over and hugged me.

“Thank you for always believing in me” she whispered in my ears before she went back up and joined all the gods and goddesses. Everyone went quiet as she sat down.

“Now, Lucifer. Will you please come up and accept the title as god of light?” Lucifer got up and walked over to the gods and goddess. He bowed and nodded and everyone went crazy. They were all chanting he will keep us from dark and show us the ways of the light. He joined everyone up front. More gods and goddesses were called upon and I just sat and watched waiting for something.

“Now time to name the one true god or goddess!” Everyone looked around as I squeezed myself hidden between chairs. My brother and I were the only ones not called upon and i didnt want to be seen if it did happen to be me. I could feel his rage from here. I did not want to be here.

“Atticus! Will you accept the title of god of all gods?” I sighed with relief. I peaked up and saw him walking to the front. He was confident and looked ecstatic.

“I will accept the title.” he bowed and sat up in the middle and they all stood up and bowed. Everyone in the crowd then bowed and then they all started cheering. I saw this as the perfect time to escape and ran out of the crowd and hid behind a willow tree and watched everyone celebrate. We finally had a god to control all gods to settle differences and have the right to over power during an argument. Everyone was excited but I was terrified. I was about to disappear when Atticus rumbled his voice making everyone sit and stare like they were in a trance.

“Now, we still have one person to announce… Evelynne, can you please come down.” Everyone turned to where I was sitting and realized I was gone. They all started whispering. I hid deeper behind the tree. My mother started getting antsy and my brother looked displeased.

“EVELYNNE! GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE NOW!” I trembled as his voice made everything shake. Everyone looked petrified. I now definitely didn't want to come out. He then sent some of the gods to seek me out. They all distburst and I quickly climbed up the tree hiding in the bushiest parts.

I was hiding for what felt like five hours. Everyone went home except those who wanted to know what I was. My brother was furious at this point and my mother was trying to distract him. When they all had their back turned to the tree I quickly flew out of the tree and stayed high above all the clouds. The colorful lines of green and purple were dancing in the sky. The energy makes my body energized and pure. I saw the purity lake with all the gems on the bottom lighting up the water to match the galaxy sky at night. Each gem makes its own stars and planets. I landed next to the twin mountains putting my feet in the water. I saw the gods on the other side looking for me. Not even bothering to look up and see a figure standing at the edge of the other side. How pitiful. They left the area leaving me utterly alone. I sat down as drowsiness overtook me and I collapsed into the ground.

I awoke to my body vibrating as the sun was high in the sky and this shadow swooped in. I felt myself fall limp in their arms as the vibrations their body gave off put myself in a paralized state. I tried to open my eyes but all I saw was black. I breathed in deep as the smells of morning dew with a hint of jasmine filled my lungs. I breathed out steadily and got a hold of my senses. I took my head out of this man's chest and looked up. The blinding light made my vision blurry but when I blinked a few times I could see who it was. Lucifer. I nuzzled into him and lifted my arms around him. He rested his chin on top of my head as he slowly and carefully carried me in his arms.

“Thank you for finding me Angel.” was all I was capable of breathing out.

“I'll do anything for you my little demon” he whispered in my ears. I smiled and kissed his cheek before nuzzling back into his neck. He stopped walking and slowly lowered me down to my feet. I looked at where we were and to my surprise we were back in the field and everyone gathered around us. Atticus rushed over and hugged me.

“I thought you were dead!” I looked at him confused.

“Why would you think that?” I managed to squeak out.

“You've been gone for six days.” I stood there shocked. I was looking around at everyone as they all stared at me in amazement.

“Care to explain what happened?”

“I don't remember anything actually. I only remember that the one true god was about to be announced but then i don't remember much. It all felt like a dream after that. I remember flying through the sky but I don't remember if I was flying or if I was being carried.” Everyone looked around in fear. To be honest I somewhat remember but it didn't feel as if i was in charge of my body. I had no control and the emotions I was feeling, to run and hide. That didn't feel like my emotion. I heard when you get closer to your angelic age you tend to not be able to control your emotions and what you do. Maybe that's what happened, or someone put a spell on me. Either or I wouldn't know.Atticus asked everyone to leave except Lucifer, Micheal, and Lilith. He beckoned for us to follow him since some stragglers hid to eavesdrop. Lucifer grabbed my hand as Atticus grabbed my other. Lilith grabbed michaels hand and Atticus’s. Atticus started whispering words mid flight making us teleport to the gods conference room.

When we landed I was all the way in Lucifer's arms with my head buried in his chest. He was wrapping both of his arms around me while one of my arms was reaching out still holding onto my brother's hand. I quickly looked up and saw Angel grinning at me. His smile was so precious. I had such a strong urge to kiss him, claim him. I pushed the urge back as I broke our connection. My brother looked furious and so did micheal. I stood there awkwardly, darting my eyes back and forth between them. Lilith came over to me and grabbed my hand. All tension broke the second she winked at Atticus.

“We either have someone plotting against us or Evelynne is hitting her age. Meaning her soulmate will be announced to her soon. Evelynne… Do you feel a strong pull towards anyone or a strong urge to jump anyones bones?” I tried my absolute hardest not to blush and stare at Angel. I shook my head and he sighed in relief but I felt Luci’s eyes on me. He was staring hard like he knew I just lied, But we all knew we couldn't trust my brother.

“Well we need to end the ceremony from six days ago and announce what Eveylnne is. The other gods wouldn't tell us since we are new and might tell her in the end. So, I'll let them know we can finish tonight. But, be careful. It's a full moon tonight. We won't know what to expect.” We all nodded and disbursed.

As I got inside my room Angel pinned me against the door. My breath became heavy, my heart was pounding, I couldn't stop staring in his eyes. He was grinning, his eyes enticing me. He slowly traced my cheek down to my lip and used his thumb to pull my bottom lip down. He slowly traced from my lip down to in between my breasts. I could hardly breathe. I could hardly think straight. All I wanted him to do was rip my clothes off. To kiss me. To take me. I needed his body against mine. I need to feel his warmth… No, to feel his fire explode all over my body. It took every inch of strength in me to push him off of me. He stood there eyeballing me up and down.

“You know… being a god I can smell your arousal from here but not only that, I can see you feel the pull as well.” I shrugged.

“Dont know what you are talking about. I'm sorry love.” he looked furious. Next thing I know he pulls me onto the bed pinning my body beneath his. He breathes down my neck sending goosebumps down my spine. I tried to move but he just grasped my wrist harder. He stares me dead in my eyes.

“You have no idea how bad the pull is. You have no idea how much I try to suppress the feelings I have. It's so hard to contain myself around you. The way you nuzzle into my chest. The way your hand feels when it clasp mine. How breathtaking your smile is and how beautiful you look when you are training. I hate that Michael sees it more. I hate that I can't make you laugh the way you can with him. I need to know… do you like him?” his eyes became full of sorrow. He let me up and sulked like he was dreading my answer. How could I tell my brother's best friend that I've liked him since we were 5. How can i tell him i try to be uninterested and it kills me inside every time i see him with some other girl. How can I tell the man I'm starting to fall in love just based on how he smiles and teases me, that he has shattered my heart more times than he'll ever understand. How do I tell him i've loved him then and still do now? I shudder a breath. He looks up at me. Water filling his eyes. My heart broke again. I couldn't lie anymore. I couldn't hide it anymore. The older we get the more of a pull I feel towards him. I couldn't stop myself. As a tear fell from his eyes, I slowly wiped it away and smiled into his eyes. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know where to begin. I clasped my hand around his neck as I let our lips collide. His hands wrapped around my waist as he placed me on top of him. His lips were so soft, gentle even. His tongue was warm while mine was ice. We took a breath and this gentle ripple of spiceberry purple went through the air. All of a sudden the pull tightened between us and we both knew. We whispered at the same time

“Mine.”

I walked into the ceremony as they called my name. To be honest I wasn't really there. I kept replaying what happened early. Our kiss, the ripple, the way he held me afterwards and talked about random stuff to him almost falling out my window leaving me gasping for breath from laughing so hard because my brother almost caught us. I walked up onto the stage next to the gods. The audience was staring in desperation to know what I was but I honestly didn't care what I was. All I cared about was finding out what I really am, not what they are gonna give me a title for knowing it's wrong.

“Evelynne, you are stronger than the archangels, no doubt there, but you lack some tendencies to become a goddess. What we came up with for you will be the first of its kind. Evelynne, You are gonna be known as Dragnix. You will lead all the archangels and Atticus’s right hand. Meaning you will be the only one to contact him so all business has to go through you. Do you accept the title?” the whole crowd was murmuring. My heart was beating so loud I couldn't hear myself think and their voices sounded so much louder like they were screaming. I was about to lose my mind when I saw Angel smile and do a slight nod at me as Lilith did the same. I got a hold of myself and smiled.

“I accept the title as Dragnix!” The whole crowd cheered, screamed, and all the gods congratulated me. I guess after all this time I'll end up helping him succeed so he can fall to his doom.