The Eyes Of Death

Chapter 4: The Squad

Ainsley's POV

I saw four people inside the house peeking out the window and staring at me. Is this the group Azrael is talking about? I can’t believe it because they just seem like a normal group of people. I did not see anything that would make me think of what could happen to me if I entered the house. It was as if in an instant the fear I had before disappeared.

Azrael came in first and Jayden followed him. The nervousness suddenly was gone that once enveloped me. I went inside the fancy house with a courage and pray that nothing bad will happen to me.

"Hi!", Cheered a woman who was maybe a little older than me. I can estimate that the woman is in her late 30s. She is beautiful, white and in fact looks like a goddess because of her beautiful facial features.

I gave her a small smile. "I know you're a bit uneasy with us but don't be, we're kind here", she said assuring me.

I smiled at what he said. Can she feel the way I feel? How did she know? Well, maybe it is too obvious in my demeanor.

Jayden approached me and introduced the woman in front of me. "She's Elinora. She's the next oldest here, first one is Azrael, obviously", he said weakly making me laugh.

Azrael glared at him as he drank the water. "Hey, even though I'm old, I'm still a baby face."

While laughing, Jayden continued what he was saying. "So, she is an empath. In short, she can know what you feel and it actually helps us to determine if the intentions of the spirits are good or bad."

Elinora approached me and placed her hand in front of me. I happily shook hands with her.

Next, Jayden introduced me to the man in the wheelchair. I think he is between 16-17 years old base on his face and body structures. "This is Bliant. He is a disabled man but his ability is so important to us. And he is still currently studying at school. He is our healer. But even if he can heal a person, he cannot heal himself. That is the consequence of his ability", Jayden explains to me.

"What do you mean consequence? Does that mean my ability also has consequences?", I asked in astonishment.

Azrael nodded. "Yes, there is. Everything God has given has a consequence. In Bliant's case, he can heal others but not his self. In Elinora's case, she can know other emotions but she can't be on her own. In your case, you can know the death of others and the consequence is that you can also know your death. "

Bliant approached me and smiled bitterly. "Even if I can't heal myself, at least I can heal others. That's enough for me."

I smiled at what he said. The people here are very kind. I laugh to myself why I am even scared of them before? There is nothing to be afraid of.

The woman who was almost my age approached me, pulling her twin man. "Hello, my name is Madison", she introduced.

I looked at the man who was staring at me now and seemed to be observing my every move. "Mason", he said sparingly and I just nodded. Maybe he's not the talkative type unlike his twin.

The aura of these two are unique. They are like Azrael and seems to be as strong as him.

"By the way, I have the spirit of the fallen angel, Gaderel. My ability is deceiving and some unhuman special skills", she said answering my question earlier.

"But even though I'm a fallen angel, I'm not that involved. My spirit and Gaderel's spirit are combined, and I'm pretty sure that even I remember who I was before, I know that I totally changed ever since we combined our spirits", she added.

I did not know that the spirit of an angel can still be with an ordinary person.

"It can be Ainsley, as long as they like each other. In such events, sometimes they remember who they used to be or they become a different person. There is nothing wrong with that since it is also a way for fallen angels to move on and live normally. " I looked at Azrael. Why would this man want to read what’s in my brain? But thank you for answering the question that was on my mind.

"You're welcome", he said laughing.

I was just shaken. It looks like whatever I think he can read it. Fortunately, my brain is very innocent.

I looked again at Mason who was still staring at me. Is there something wrong with my face so he can stare like that? Jayden snapped his finger in front of Mason and the man seemed to wake up.

"Sorry," he apologized. "I am Mason, Madison's twin brother. And uhm my ability is just some unhuman abilities." I just nodded at what he said. I don't know but I feel like he's stronger than anyone here. Even with Azrael.

I felt that Azrael was looking at me now as if he had heard something wrong. I just laughed in my mind. This man's self confidence is too high and he doesn't want to be outdone. Is it my fault that I feel that way?

They are all now looking at me and waiting for what I will say. I waved at them and smiled.

"I am Ainsley Vera Trivett. You can call me Ainsley. I work with Jayden and my ability according to Azrael is the eyes of death", I said which surprised them all, even Jayden.

They don't know about me? Or just my ability? And then I heard rushed questions from them.

"How did you know?"

"Eyes of Death? Is that that ability which you can see the death of a person? Am I right?"

"Can I know how and when will I die?"

"That's great, will you join us?"

And much more. Azrael turned to me and looked at them. "I know you know the eyes of death because I have already told you that. But the part where she will join us, that's what even I don't know", he said while looking at me.

"Will you join us?", Bliant repeated his question to me earlier. I can see that they are ready to listen to whatever I have to say but I don't want them to feel disappointed.

"H-I'm not sure yet, I'm just thinking", I replied disappointing them. Maybe they expect me to join them because I already know them.

But I don't think like that. Yes, they are kind but I don’t know if I can handle what they do. Until now, my brain has not been able to process everything. It all happened only yesterday and now I will decide?

"It's okay. Don't rush. It's more like a lifetime choice." Jayden said.

"Something came up, I'll go first", Elinora said, bidding goodbye to us after looking at her phone.

The others also said goodbye as they have other things to do. I was then alone with Azrael.

He stared at me as if waiting for me to say something but I just confusedly answered him. "Why are you staring at me?"

He shook his head. "You kinda reminded me of an old friend", he replied shortly.

"I think all your friends are 'old'", I said laughing.

He sarcastically laughed at what I said. "'Aren't you leaving yet?"

I giggled. "Okay, okay. I'm leaving."

He sat down on the couch and turned on the TV. He just waved his hands at me without even looking at me.

How childish this guy is. “You know, I can hear you”, he said annoyingly.

I laughed. "Sorry."

"Tss", he rolled his eyes at me and looked back at the TV.

I took my things and went out. I am planning to go back to the station but I felt like I forgot something on my house. I then called a taxi and thankfully, it arrived pretty quickly.

When I entered the car, I somewhat felt cold. I just shook my head and looked out the window.

I looked at the driver and noticed. "Sir? I think you're driving in the wrong road."

He didn't answer me and kept driving. I quickly picked up my cellphone and typed in Jayden's number but then there was no signal.

The driver stopped at a forest like place and suddenly he just disappeared.

I opened the door and went out. "Where am I?", I asked thinking that maybe anyone would answer.

I saw a path right beside where the driver park the taxi.

Scared though, but I managed to hide it and walk on the path. I heard some mumbling and whispers sounds as I walked but I didn’t understand anything there.

I went straight and saw a cave. There are some scripts on the walls but I also don't understand anything. What is this place?

I looked at it's opening and went in and there I saw many skeletons and blood on the walls. The scripts are also getting weirder and weirder. It was like the egyptian or prehistoric age scripts.

The mumbling and whispers sounds are also getting louder. I felt the cold and shivering feeling again but much worst. I am also feeling suffocated by the dark atmosphere

Just then, I heard footsteps coming near me. I heard it stopped right beside of me but I am afraid and focused my eyes on the ground.

"What are you doing? Look at me!", his loud command startled me.

I could do nothing but look at him and there I first saw someone full of anger, hatred, lust, desires and many more.

His eyes are more darker than Azrael's fiery eyes. You can say he is a king just by looking at him. But I can sense he is much more than that.

He smirked at me knowing that I am staring at him and playfully smiles.

"You know who I am", he said briefly that made me nervous. Is my hunch true?

King vibes with dark atmosphere than anyone else. There's only one person on my mind whenever I think of it. "L-lucifer? A-are you L-lucifer?"