"A glimpse" into Hell, planes 1-2
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The elevator we now stood inside, was not like any other "elevator" I'd ever been in.
Than again I didn't use many elevators, I generally took the stairs, although I occasionally used the one connected to my apartment.
This one was far more superior in design and function.
There was a maroon swayed loveseat that was pushed back up against the far end of the metal box. The flooring was the color of red ruby inlaid inside of black onyx. The walls were black and sound proof and the elevator music was unlike anything I'd ever experienced before.
It was like we were at a rock concert, sitting out in the crowd listening to a show live. The voice has a southern twang to it but man that guy knew how to sing.
I couldn't help but tap my foot to the tune of
" Under the Bridge, that is wobbly ".
" Father, he pumps the music through the elevators, it is him singing, if you hadn't already guessed.
The man can really lay down a tune, like I told you before, in his spare time, he made it big. Has quite the following, don't know how he does it. "
Grey shook her head, she didn't look the slightest bit impressed, s**t , I couldn't help it. I would see it his man in concert if ever given the chance. I would have to ask her, eventually, what his stage name was.
" So, this is how this contraction works, we can only descend, for most, stepping foot on this damned thing, leads to a one way ticket to " your destination".
When I mean destination, I mean your eternity in eternal damnation. "
I stayed in silence, in awe that Gina knew about all this craziness, that all this, existed at all.
Grey continued. Waving her hand in the area , she explained each glowing red button in detail.
" Okay so the first button, right here, leads to the first lvl, there are ten in total, and each lvl has a level in between. The betweens, couldn't be put into a category so they go in the "In-between", which is kind of like a purgatory, sorta. That's the only way I can explain it. "
Gina yawned into her hand before going on. She was going to be out for the count as soon as she hit her pretty little head to her pillow, that was if her "family" would let her.
Gina pressed the first button down, it glowed blood red before we started to move, what seemed like, slow motion. The music in the background faded as the door flung open.
What opened on the other side, was right out of a comic strip or a block buster movie. I was beyond astonished.
We stood looking out at a cityscape, giving us a glimpse into another world. Green lush grass covered rolling fields, mountains were scattered amongst a sky of blue, no clouds in sight.
A large cobblestone bridge followed by a walk way, lead a pathway into the city, in the distance.
Everything was clear, crisp, and beautiful. If I had to be in a place like this, it wouldn't feel like hell, I suppose.
I'd bet most people forget thier souls ever left their bodies in a place like this. I know I would, this place looked just like home, in Colorado. Small town, city in the far distance, it looked like home. s**t it even smelled like home. For a moment I thought maybe just maybe, my lovely wife was out there, somewhere, being a life, with my children.
The more I let the thought roll around in my mind the more I had to fight the urge to want to walk, no run through the doorway and search for her. Her voice called for me, sang my name, like Velvet on her tongue. I could smell her, creamy vanilla and wild flowers.
My feet seemed to want to move on their own accord, my whole body was being pulled in the direction of the bridge, a huge smile on my face.
"Elias, my love, come find me in our home, in the forest", she beckoned.
Every nerve in my body was lit up and alive, and everything inside me said to go but my brain, the small piece that was still behaving rationally, was telling me no, stay put, your wife isn't here.
My body and that "special friend" in my pants, wanted nothing more than to find her, smell her, taste her. Nothing meant more to me right then in that moment, then her.
I decided to give in to that urge and let my body lead the way, I had nothing left to loose, if she was here, i would find her and we would be together for eternity.
I felt the moist green earth under my feet, felt the warmth of the sun on my skin, smelled the clean air, this place felt like home.
Unfortunately, I only got two feet from the door. Holding tightly to the belt loop of my jeans, and hand full of my black t-shirt,
Gina kicked me hard in the calf. She'd apparently been calling out my name, but I didn't hear it u til now.
Paradise lie far ahead and out of my reach but yet so close I could taste it.
Rubbing at my leg, I scowled, that f*cking hurt, damn freaking B..
I didn't get to continue in my thought process, as Grey's voice interrupted it abruptly.
She now had her hands held into tight fists held out into front of her.
" Elias, don't you even think about it, use your brains my sexy killer.
Nothing in Hell, is what it seems, it might look beautiful here, but it's still hell Eli."
Gina's face held mine, as I kneeled down rubbing at my newly sore leg. Damn pain in the ass, she definitely knew how to make it sting.
I am sorry, she mouthed, extending one hand she helped pull me back up on my feet.
Running a hand through my the top of my head. My hair seemed fuller then normal, man I needed hair cut.
" I could smell, my Alexia's soap, here her sweet voice in my head. What if she is out there ? I mean I could just stay here, be with my family!"
The idea sounded really good again and this place was making the idea so convincing.
" I told you Eli, this place isn't what it seems! Hell becomes what you most desire, attracts you, temps you, until it, swallows you whole. "
Greys eyes stayed on mine as she continued.
" This place is the first level, it's not awful here, peolpe that end up here, have it fairly good but they do not know they are dead.
They loose all memories of thier times on earth, and always feel as though they have an empty hole the can't ever fill.
They will never grow old or stay young, they just live day end, day out here, in a never ending loop caught up somewhere, between of life and death.
The food is awesome, don't get me wrong, but never satisfying, the drinks the best you've ever had but never quince your thirst. The list goes on, and if you cross the bridge, your stuck there forever."
Shocked I nearly choked on a breath of air. What the hell had I been thinking, Alexandria, was a loving kind soul, she was perfect, she would never end up in hell. Heaven would be the only place an angel could be placed. Alexandria did not belong in hell.
" Thank you for stopping me Grey! I really don't know what the f*ck I am doing here. Remind me never to walk anywhere without you by my side." With Grey's hand still in mine, I pressed my lips gently atop her knuckles her hand still in mine.
Nothing more needed to be said as she understood completely. I felt so ashamed, weak, and felt udderly dumbfounded.
This place was not for the weak and this was only the first plane I'd visited and already, I was being played a pawn.
I wasn't even human.
The next stop Tier two.
Why we weren't going to be stopping in the "in-between" was a complete mystery to me, at first, until Grey gave me a vague explanation.
I guess the "in-betweens" was a special place for the mentally disturbed individuals who did not fit into any certain category. Grey called them the " Crazies", the ones that created mortal sins, but not made by their own Accord.
Meaning sometimes, demons found thier way into the body of these, "unique individuals" and caused them to create havoc, without their consent.
Nikolai, aka, Satin, had a soft spot for those stuck, in the in-between.
It was not by choice that the mentally unstable committed act of evil and therefore, he did not believe that should be fit into the same category as the rest.
They were not quite alive nor were they dead, they were spirits stuck in a plane of existence between the human world and beyond.
They could see there loved ones whenever they wished, as long as they didn't talk to them, that was an act of treason.
So most used other forms of communication, some by using airwaves or electronics, others used " signs", few ever ventured into using spoken words. Those who did, found themselves in in tier two of hell.
My eyes widened at the prospect, so many unexplained mysteries hidden right under my nose and I was completely oblivious to the possibilities.
Up until now, the world was beginning to feel so small and I felt so alone then I'd ever felt before but now I'm I knew I was no longer alone.
There were others, others like me, and I wasn't the only " freak of nature" living amongst the
" humans".
As I peered through the doorway of our second destination, what I saw made my eyes widened.
What I saw was void of all color, and the town that had seen better days. The walk way to this bridge was crumbled, the grass dry and dead.
It reminded me of what a town would look like during the Great Depression. Peolpe or rather souls, were walking amongst the streets in rags.
They looked hungry, miserable, and cold. The warmth from the 1st plane had been ripped from the sky. This place was a melancholy symphony of sadness.
It was not one of the worst places, I could image but it was definitely not somewhere my body was being pulled to, thank goodness.
Staring out into the several shades of grey, I felt my heart drop. This place, was filled with sadness, I could only imagine how many people would want to try to off themselves here but be caught in a perpetual death.
Gina assured me this place wasnt as bad as it looked. Hell was only what one perceived it to be, this would be my personal hell but to other it looked very different.
Why must her father even allow me a glimpse into my possible future? Was this where I was to find myself after I die? If I ever die?
I guess it could be worse!
- Writer
