"You wont speak ill of the Queen!" He had a couple of tricks for Satan that would help greatly. Vengeance continued to run towards Satan, studying his scythe. He never had a scythe vs scythe battle since Angels dont use them for the most part, but he would try to make the most of his battle experience. Vengeance swung the scythe at him, making it extend just before it reached him, wrapping around Satans body.
Satan continued to smile, watching the scythe wrap around him. 'you demons are all the same. do you not kno i am a god? do you not know that i am power infinite? but i will play along for the amusement' he turned a hand, holding the scythe up rigth and concentrated on it, sending his power into it. the weapon took on a black aura around it, seeming to scream out in painful shrieks. he dropped the scythe, letting the blade slice cleanly through Vengeance's weapon. he waited with a smile 'anymore tricks up your sleeve?'
Vengeance stood un phased by this. "Dont get too excited.." The 2 end where the scythe was severed began to glow, then they quickly re-attached like a magnet. "Yet you are god, but I have no respect for you..." Vengeance started spinning his scythe through his fingers. The rings on it, clashing together. Black electricity seemed to spark every few seconds than stop. It suddenly started, but never stopped. The black electricity covered the weapon making it unbreakable, as well as sharper, and lighter. Vengeance jumped high in to the air, despite his size. He then launched the scythe at Satan extending the blade once more. He had hoped Satan would take the bait.
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Vengeance, yet shocked did not stop his attack. "Im no fool..." The scythe ripped down Satan's back completely not affecting the queen. He suddenly pulled up so it could latch onto his back and rip his flesh, but Vengeance had other things to worry about. He quickly came down and grabbed the queen from Satan and place her back on the wall. He put his hand out and his scythe returned to him.
Satan laughed, but the laugh didn't come from his body. it came from Ereshkigal's fallen body. as Satan's body fell to the ground, it morphered into a smaller figure, a feminine one. Ereshkigal's body rose slowly, morhping into a larger body, into Satan's body. he laughed louder as he watched Ereshkigal lay on the floor with the wound in her back. he summoned his fallen son's scythe once again and smiled at Vengeance 'such loyalty you show your queen.'
Vengeance clinched his scythe."You bastard..." He ran to his queen turning her onto her stomach. With a quick enchantment his hand scaled her wound. It would slowly heal. "Enough of your tricks, and time for mine!" The place where Ereshkigal's body was at first was where Vengeance had placed a binding spell, so he could control her, if Satan tried anything sneaky. He clinched his left fist, sending 8 black rope-like figures from the ground, binding Satan by the wall. The ropes were impenetrable. nobody has ever broken them. "Now lets, end this..."
Ereshkigal spoke softly. "Leave him Vengence. He is a god. He cannot die by your hands. You will only suffer in the end." She slowly stood and dusted herself off, placing her hood back upon her head. "Go Vengence. You are to serve under Azrael. He will teach you much. I trust in you to learn, so you may take his place when he falls." She spoke as she slowly made her way to her throne. The throne beside Satans... She sat upon her throne, leaving Satan to sit as te rightful ruler of Hell once more.
Gean nodded slowly. "Yes Mordeth... I know."
Mordeth listened carefully, listening to any thing that might show a sign of an enemy. Behemoth stood still, sniffing the air as the wind blew wildly around him. Mordeth tenced, feeing a shift in power. 'he got his throne back...Gean, we aren't safe. we need to leave'
Satan smiled, his body slowly turning into a dark, swirling mist. he appeared sitting on his throne, the scythe laying across his lap. he looked at his wife, his smile still on his face 'my love, this war has gone on far too long. our son still has not been avenged yet.' he gripped the scythe tight in his right hand 'Gean, Mordeth, and the angels shall be killed! no excuses!' he turned his head back to Vengeance and yelled 'Azrael! come and escort your new trainie into the fields'
Azrael entered and bowed at the waist 'yes my Lord. my devotion is yours and yours alone'
Gean closed her eyes. "Why did you have to come, Mordeth?" She stood and went to pack her sons things. "Give us a few minutes." She closed the bedroom door behind her and sat down on her sons bed. "We must go... Theyve found us.. But Mordeth will protect us... I only pray he'll watch over you as well as he shall watch over me." She kissed her sleeping childs head and went to pack a bag full of her sons clothes and toys.
Ereshkigal shook her head as hr husband spoke. She turned and called after Vengence. "Be careful my friend... Make dan sure you return to me in one piece. I'll be waiting." She smiled as she watched him go.
Mordeth gripped the hilts of his blades and listened. Behemoth sniffed the air and growled
Satan smiled at his wife 'well it seems that you have a new play toy. it's to know i can come home to a loving wife who wouldn't betray me' he cracked his neck as he stared forward once more
Azrael walked ahead of Vengeance, not wanting to look back at the demon. he growled as he reached the palace gates 'before we start training we are going to capture the misfits of Hell. they have caused too much trouble for them to be left alone. as of now i have agroup of top soldiers tracking them' he smiled as he thought of the outcome
the soldiers spotted Behemoth on the ground. this sent their rage and blood thirst wild, making them charge straight at the beast. their weapons raised and their battle cries unbearable. they are driven by their hunger for blood
Gean flew out of the bedroom. "Take Ezekiel and go." Se flew at the soldiers, her flame burning bright enough to blind a man. "You will not harm my son!" She grabbed one man as she flew by and lifted him high into the air, dropping him right off the mountain. She then turne and went after the others.
Ereshkigal scoffed. "You idiot. Youve grown stupid. Im not going to sit around and wait for you. I needed a companion. Vengience has been a good companion over these long 5 years." She smiled and looked down at the floor.
Vengeance continued walking. He knew not of where he was heading, but for now he would listen the Satan. If he ever got the chance, he would return the queen to her rightful throne, but until then, he might as well lay low.*I will continue to always serve you Ereshkigal...*Vengeance followed behind Azrael. "Well lead the way then..."
Mordeth growled as he watched Gean fly out into the battle 'she's a fool! get back-forget it. she's grown stubborn...grown hard headed and defiant. she changed more than i have' he turned to grab Ezekiel and his belongings. before he could take a step he was knocked out by a soldier who lft the commotion. the soldier smiled greedily and went to find the child. he stopped suddenly as he heard a low, guttaral grow in his ear. he turned slowly only to come face to face with Behemoth. the beat opendit's mouth wide and bit onto the soldier, dismembering his top half clean off. he spit the remains out and stood watch as Mordeth layed out cold on the floor
the demons out of the cave hand their hands full. an angered mother was not what they wanted to face but they didn't care. the lead soldier reached behind him and pulled out a large battle hammer. he grunted as he swung with full power at the fairy
Azrael grunted and lead Vengeance down a path, leading to the scene of the battle 'you will help whatever survivng demon comes down the path. nothing else'
Satan smiled 'i never trusted you anyway. i knew you were after my power, after my throne, my kingdom. i too have found another. one that can blind even you with beauty and kill you at the same time with her swiftness. she was a fine choice. she reminds me of a younger version of you truthfully'
The hammer connected and sent Gean flying. She landed hard on the ground. She wasnt going to get up. She wouldnt wake for a long time. Her son hid behind the great beast. He didnt cry out when his mother was struck down. If he made a sound, they would find him. He knew better. He would weep for her later.
Ereshkigals heart sank. "You left me. You left me behind and you left your people behind. You abandoned the woman you called your wife and found another. I stayed behind and watched over hell. I made an army far stronger then any hell has ever seen. I thought youd never return to me. I had men searching for you. I went a year alone. I went a year withou feeling anothers touch. I went a whole year sitting upon my throne while yours gathered dust. But you never came back. Tell me Satan, who is truly unfaithful? The wife who was left behind, or the husband who abandoned her for another?" She spat at his feet and left the throne room. She walked out of the palace and went to the torture pits. She needed to vent. Black tears rolled down her cheeks. She was heartbroken.
Vengeance was surprised that he was given an incredibly boring assignment, but there was little he could do."Id hardly call this training..." Vengeance looked down the path eager for some action. He really wanted to see the queen, just to make sure she was alright, for the sake of his and her well-beings.
the soldiers grabbed Gean, stuffed her in a sack and ran back to their meeting point. smiling and laughing for their reward shall be great
Azrael eyes opened a bit at the sound of his army running back. he watched them until they came to a stop in front of them. he unsheathed a blade and stabbed the leade demon holding the sack 'where is Mordeth?! he was to be brought back! what don't you fools-' he stopped and looked at a demon pointing to the sack. with the tip of his blade he cut it open and smiled briefly 'seems you haven't failed entirely. you are dismissed' he bent over and picked Gean up, draping her over his shoulder 'Vengeance, you will accompany me back to the palace'
Satan appeared behind his wife, his hands moving down her body as he whispered 'i left to find us a way to win. to bring down all who opposed us. yes it took longer than i thought but you lose track of time when you aren't along side your wife. oh but i've watched you. i've watched you become friendly with others in my absence. it is't nice to betray a husband while he is away because the tables might turn. that reminds me,' he snapped his fingrs and a mortal woman appeared on the ground, chained and gagged 'i have a gift for you. you see, she thought she could take your place as queen of Hell. i'd thought it be a good welcome home surprise if i brought her back for a punishment. so what do you say my queen?'
Vengeance looked at the fairy. He didnt know whether to be proud the soldiers brought her or be ashamed to be apart of this kidnapping. no matter, this was no time to become soft-hearted. Vengeance needed to be as tough as nails, and hard as a rock so that one day he might rise in Hell, as the new ruler." Azrael, i could take care of Mordeth. surely he will come looking for her." Vengeance pointed towards the fairy.