Worlds Collide

Chapter 18: Constantine

Day one -

Constantine POV

“Dad, I pray that my behavior and my lifestyle don’t piss you off too much. I know that acting out of righteousness and justice is more acceptable to You than sacrifice for wrongs that are repeatedly committed. I want you to know that I try to remain a righteous being, doing things that are acceptable in Your sight. You’re also not going to like what I’m about to do, but then you’ve never really agreed with my choices. I pray that when I fall short, I do not remain in the s**t storm and that you help me out. I declare that I will always pursue the paths of righteousness even at the sacrifice of myself.” I got up from the pew and started to walk out of the church when I got the call from upstairs. s**t. I watched the church around me dissolve and turn into a cloudy and puffy white clouded sky. I rarely saw dad, but he always spoke and had something important if he was bringing me here.

“My son.”

“Hey old man.”

“I don’t understand why you would be in debt, but seeing and hearing everything going on I’ve now assigned you to a new task.”

“How can I serve you, dad? Haven’t I been doing enough already?”

“You have my child and I am proud of you always. This new task is of great importance.”

“Yea?”

“Yes. You are to guard the Blood King’s child and protect it at all costs.”

“A guardian angel? Are you sure you want me to do this? Wouldn’t this be better suited for Michael or Gabriel? Or am I the one because of my debt?”

“Yes and no your brothers are busy doing other tasks. You haven’t lost your quick wit son. Now go.”

Day two –

It was the dead of night when I went back to the docks where it all went down. I was content to see my intuition wasn’t off. I pulled out a cigarette and lit it up. Within less than a second, I was in the middle of a ring of fire. Great. I’m glad that the TV show wasn’t too off on the real-world scenarios. I chuckled and shook my head as I took a drag.

“Constantine. Never thought you’d be so stupid and show your ugly mug here. I haven’t siphoned off angel energy in a long time.” A dockhand had appeared from the shadows. He was a Djinn. His tattoos and eyes had an iridescent glow to them not to mention the gold hoop earrings were a dead giveaway.

“What’s up Az? You know I was never one who cared about superficial and shallow talk. Need to talk to your King. I’m calling in some wishes owed to me. I’d rather be more formal than forceful. You understand or have you been so diluted into thinking you really have a chance against me?” I took another drag from my cigarette and blew a smoke ring in his face. I smiled. “Call him or get me someone who can and get me out of this circle.”

“It’s for safety reasons archangel. I’m sure you understand my predicament. Wait here and don’t go anywhere. I’ll be right back.” Az chuckled and walked off into the darkness. I finished my cigarette and put it out on the floor.

“Con-stan-tine. Fancy in seeing you here. Last time we talked you were cozied up with Sha. I was more than a little jealous. I thought I was your favorite.” Al-Uzza stuck out her lower lip to pout at me. I looked at her and locked eyes. She smiled and licked her lips. “I wanted to taste you so bad, but you decided to ignore the Goddess of the Sea and mingle with a Djinn. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Now you want to arrange a meeting with her daddy the King of Djinns and call in some wishes. Why?”

“Always a pleasure to see you Uzza. I need to speak with the King. I have wishes to call in. I’m settling a debt owed.” I watched her and waited for the unexpected. She walked around me and removed the ring of fire. She inched closer until she was circling me and touching my shoulder. Then we were face to face and inches apart. Her breath was sweet. She snaked her arms around my neck threw her head back and laughed. For a Goddess, she took on humanly resemblance and was man’s idea of a beautiful mermaid, but she was powerful, seductive, and ruthless. She was interchangeable if she was on land or sea. She had long flowing golden hair and the greenest eyes that made the color envious of her. Hence the saying. She had porcelain skin and pink lush lips. “You look as delicious as ever, but I really need to settle this affair. Are you the one to help me or not?” She brought her delicate hand to my face and flipped up a piece of paper between her fingers. She rubbed one of her slender legs against me and caressed my leg up to feel what I was working with. She lowered her eyes to see for herself and made her way with her hands to feel my equipment. I caught her hand, locked eyes with her shocked eyes, c****d an eyebrow, and gave her a half-smile. “Like what you feel?” I heard her breath hitch. “I’ll give you s****l pleasure Uzza, but it comes with a price of a favor from the Goddess of the Sea.” I gently brushed my lips against hers. “Are you sure you want to owe me a favor?” She gently pushed herself away from me. Smart Goddess.

“Damn.” She shook her head and shivered. “You drive a hard bargain. Soliciting s*x for favors archangel? You sound like a prostitute. Perhaps another time when I’m feeling in the mood. For now, you’ll call this phone number to speak with the King of the Djinn. I don’t know how happy he will be to talk to you, but after hearing your proposition I’m starting to think Sha took you up on your offer.” She c****d an eyebrow and smiled sweetly. “Must be worth it if she followed through.” I laughed at her remark and winked at her. I never laugh, but she definitely had a way with words, and s*x with a deity was never disappointing especially them owing favors.

“Only one way to find out.” I eyed her up and down while licking my lips. I could feel my c**k starting to get harder. She giggled.

“Aren’t you on a time frame? Having s*x with me could delay your debt and my s****l appetite can be insatiable at times.” She gave me a playful smile. She swayed her head back and forth. “When you’re done with what you are set out to do I want you to come to me and fulfill me with s****l pleasures and you never did give a time frame. I'd gladly give you a favor Constantine.” I took the paper from her fingers, bent down, and kissed her. She moaned sweetly. I pulled away. She sighed and touched her lips.

“Just a taste of things to come, but it won’t be for some time Goddess.” I gave her a cocky smile.

“I have no problem waiting. I’ll find someone to fill me in the meantime and I have the ocean and seas to take care of.” She chuckled and started walking backward away from me. “Farewell Constantine.” She turned around, went into a full sprint, and jumped off of the docks and into the water. I sighed.

I normally don’t get involved unless I have to and I really don’t like owing favors. To get this debt repaid to the Blood King – Clouse was not only another weight off of my shoulders but would be putting things in order. The good ole ‘Man’ upstairs wanted me to intervene because of their offspring. Apparently, some powerful prophecy is at hand and the baby is to survive and grow up. It’s become my responsibility per my dad that it happens. I’ve gone from archangel to guardian angel. Great. I don’t really see myself as the big brother type, but whatever. I’ll do whatever needs to be done. I look forward to meeting up with Uzza later on. That seems to be an upside to this whole ordeal. Now, here I go to parlay with some of the oldest creatures in history … the Djinn.

Day three -

RING! RING! RING! RING! CLICK.

“Hello, Constantine.”

“Hey, Al. Long time no talk. How’s life in the oasis?”

“Still a smart ass I see. Well, I guess some things never change. Speaking of things never change, one can only assume you are calling because you want something.”

“Something like that.”

“I see. (pause) You know there is always a double standard. You know that you are all out of favors and wishes with me Constantine.”

“You are correct, but there are others in your family that still owe me.”

“Really? And who might that be?”

“Your daughter ….”

Silence …….

“Hi, Constantine. It must be something extreme for you to call upon me and risk the wrath of my father.”

“Sha, it is. I need you and your kind to allow passage for Clouse Alexander and permission for him to be with his Queen. Her name is Persephone Franklin also known as Genesis Williams. She has been in your territory for a little over a month now.”

“SASSSSSSSSS! No, I cannot allow nor grant what you want Constantine.”

“You must. You owe me. You are also royalty which means you have more pull than a regular Djinn.”

“You don’t understand. Her baby is significant to our world. She is under our protection and so is her baby.”

“I know. I’ve also been assigned to watch over the baby until adolescence. Regardless of how anyone feels I’m also on the playing field fighting the same fight. The mother-to-be must be reunited with the Blood King alive on both ends.”

“I see.”

Silence …..

“Permission granted. Only the Blood King and communication with him to the outside world will be severed. He is to settle his affairs as he sees fit. In one hour he is to walk straight ahead no matter where he is at. We will reunite him with his Queen. We know he will want to leave at some point with his woman and child. We will always be there. We will always be watching. Your debt to him will be paid and I will no longer owe you. Farewell Constantine. We will cross paths another time.”

CLICK. Dial tone ….