The Dark Elf
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“What is it do you need from us?” I asked.
“You are Demon lords from the four major families, so your power is great on manipulating the mundane. I need your influence on the third realm. You are going to play a big part in Ali’s human life.”
Claudia glanced at me as if she was asking ‘are you seriously thinking of doing this’. Although, I shied my face away from her.
“I want nothing to do with this plan,” Claudia clarified. “I’ll not dishonor Ali this way by meddling in her life. I don’t want to see her in pain because of you two.” Then after her final words, she left back towards the castle.
“Oh, what a shame,” Alphard didn’t act as if she cared. “Her power would have been extremely useful.”
“I’ll get it done,” I replied.
“You know what I want, don’t you Angelica?”
“Yes, I do.” I sighed. I will break her heart.
In the end of my decision, the sky sparkled with blue from the Moon Butterflies, fluttering their wings in the night. They spread across the darkness lighting a trail to the full moon while it was at its closest to the ground. I turned to look at Amphis who gazed upward, holding Ali’s soul with the saddest look someone could ever give. She kissed the white ball and raised it up above her head to let it float into the sky towards the silvery moon, along the trail of blue butterflies within the distant night.
I’ll assure you this, Ali’s soul will turn black…