The Descendent

Chapter 3

THIRD PERSON POV

"Now we need to go over the plans for taking over the new territory." Satan began. 

“Uh, are you sure you want to go over all of this now? We aren't alone." The demon looks over toward the 'thing' cleaning up the blood in the corner of the office. Satan laughed.  

"You don't have to worry about him. We call him Zero. We call him that because he has zero brains. He can barely understand and carry out simple orders. He will never understand the things we talk about. Besides, do you see those tongues over on the shelf?" 

The demon looked over and saw five tongues in a jar. "Two of the tongues are his parents and two of his brothers. The last one is his." The demon laughed with approval. 

“Trust me, he won't be telling anyone anything." Satan went back to his meeting. Zero as they call him kept cleaning as if he didn't understand a thing being said. But the truth was, he knew more of what was going on in the underworld than Satan himself. Everyone down there believed as Satan does. 

They all think Zero is so badly brain-damaged that he could never understand anything. Five years ago, that was true. He had been so badly beaten that he didn't even know his own name. They left him like that. They never attempted to help him. Now he prefers it that way. He slowly healed and began to listen and learn. 

For the last five years, he has been beaten and abused. But soon that will all change. Before Zero left the room he looks up at his tongue sitting next to his family's. His family was in line to rule the underworld but that was before Satan destroyed every last one of them. 

The only reason he didn't kill Zero was that he was deformed from the torture and Satan thought that he could keep better control of everyone with Zero around as an example of what would happen if you dare challenge his rule. Zero was the picture of horror. 

Not only did Satan rip his tongue out but he relocated some of his other body parts. 

Zero may not have a tongue but two of his toes have replaced it in his mouth. His nose was carved off of his face and placed in the middle of his chest. His left ear was melted off leaving him deaf on that side. 

He remembers as the melted flesh oozed into his mouth. Even though his tongue was gone, he could taste the blood and feel the pieces of his ear that had yet to liquify. 

His testicles were placed on his shoulder blades and his eyes now were on the back of his head instead of the front. But that part is convenient because Satan twisted his head around so it was facing the wrong way. Normally someone in this horrific state would be dead. 

However, Satan brought in his sorcerer to not only make sure of Zero's survival but to make sure all of the body parts were still in working order. Yes, that also means his tongue. Every minute of everyday Zero can feel and taste his family's decaying tongues. 

Everyday Zero is tortured. 

Everyday Zero grows stronger and one day he plans to make everyone pay for his suffering. He trusts no one but hears everyone. One day they will regret what they have done. 

“STOP DAYDREAMING!" A demon scream and whip Zero with a cane. 

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a man was watching Zero from his kingdom. A kingdom that was filled with peaceful light. Or used to be. 

Helios, also knows as the sun god, was the greatest and one of the most dashing God ever. 

"Why do we have to use this hideous creature?" 

"Because my dear Balthazar, he's naive. Easy to manipulated. Also, he was the rightful heir to the underworld. Once he succeeds, I will take over."

Balthazar looked at the young god and wonder. 

"You're wondering how?" He nods at the god. 

"By ending him. He's deformed, how much life he can have." Helios chuckled. 

“Aren't you worried about her?" Helios glared at his advisor. 

“I will not be worried about something so... Petty." 

“But my God, she's one of the goddesses. And also the strongest." Helios smirks.

“I could easily conquer Aurora. Why not her?" Balthazar decided not to bantered any further. He's worried that the moon goddess will attack this kingdom. She's well known as the most unmerciful warrior among the three siblings. Balthazar excused himself and leave the God to himself. 

Helios watched as his advisor leave the room. For hundreds of years, all he thinks about was a way to bring his own sisters down. For years, his sisters been stopping his attempt to conquering the world that every creature said it's impossible to take over.

He made zero, trusted him. He grants his wishes to be like before. He even grants his wishes to be stronger. To have the same level of power as Satan. But for every wish that came true without Zero noticing, he's slowly feeding off Zero's life. Once he gets his hand on the throne, Helios will end everyone who stands in his way. 

To control both heaven and hell. To control every the dark and light creature. To finally win the kingdom he wants the most, the Moon kingdom. Helios has prepared his plan thoroughly. Now he only needs to wait. Wait for the right moment to attack. 

A right moment to be Helios, the Sun god. 

***

"There has to be a way out of this wedding!" Voltaria said to herself. She had been sitting for what felt like hours trying to figure out a way not to marrying Cara. All she could think about was being with Radomir. Voltaria put her face in her hands and continued talking to herself. 

"How do I deny my love for Radomir to marry someone I don't even like?" 

“Marrying Cara is the right thing to do." Voltaria jumped when she heard Selene speak. 

“I know you are having a hard time with this marriage but there are a few things you should know about Cara and Radomir." Voltaria knew a lecture was coming. 

But she also knew that what Selene had to say is the truth.

"Ok. I am listening. What do I need to know?" Selene sat down facing Voltaria. 

“The first thing I want to tell you is going to make you angry." Voltaria raised her eyebrows. 

"Radomir is using you for s*x. There is no future with him mostly because he is already married and yet he still sleeps with you. He is cheating on his wife with you." In anger, Voltaria began to stand.

"That can't be right! He told me he loves me! He wants to be with me!" Selene took her hand and pulled her back down. 

“He may have told you that but he was lying. He is not a good creature and if he willing to cheat on his wife with you, he will cheat on you with some other person he sees. By not telling you the truth, he is cheating on you right now." 

Selene could see that Voltaria is having trouble believing this so she grabs her face with both of her hands and images of Radomir appeared right before her eyes.

What Selene said was all coming in like it’s a broken film in her mind. Radomir with his wife, with his family. It’s all there. When it ended, Voltaria felt sick. 

"Ok fine. Radomir is a worthless ass. That still doesn't change the fact that I don't love Cara and I don't want to marry her." Selene smiled. 

"Cara has a very hard time trusting anyone, but in only 2 days you had her trust. Cara's wolf showed herself to you on the very first day you met. Don’t you understand the significance of that? Cara will be completely faithful and protective of you for life. She will come to your defence before you even know you need to be defended. She will protect you and you will never have to question her love for you." 

Voltaria sat back in her seat. She had spent so much time trying to stop the wedding that she never thought of Cara’s feelings. She was only thinking about herself. But maybe its time to open her heart to Cara. 

***

CARA'S POV

I was preparing myself for the mission when Raelia went inside my room. 

“Why is she here?!" She asked and threw someone across the room. 

“For a hybrid, you sure can throw,” Zeriah hissed. 

"WATCH YOUR MOUTH YOU FILTHY WINGED CREATURE!" Raelia hissed. 

"Have you mirror yourself lately? You're winged as well, you b***h!" I ignored them both. They never find a truce. They always fight. What's the point of stopping it. I tied the strap on my side to cover my chest. I reached for my sword and strap it around my waist. 

I walked out of the room and went to the grand room of the Amador palace. Behind me, I could hear Raelia and Zeriah still... Fighting about everything. I waited patiently for Voltaria. 

“You b***h! That's my weapon!" Zeriah begins to yell. Again I try not to show my anger. For years I've been controlling them. But once in a blue moon, I too lost it. 

"THIS IS MINE! GO BACK TO WHERE YOU BELONG, THE GODDESS ARMPIT!" I don’t think I can control it now.

I let out a screeching scream and turned to face them with my fangs fully out and my eyes bloodshot red. They both flinched and quickly bow. 

“YOU TWO WILL SHUT IT OR I’LL SWEAR TO THE GODDESS HERSELF I WILL PULLED THAT TONGUE OUT AND FEED THEM TO THE HELL HOUNDS!" 

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly. I should never let the beast come out. Not yet. 

“Yes, your highness." They both said and stand. "You have a temper huh?" I heard Voltaria's voice behind me. 

“I do. Let's go now." We all walk towards the vast green field. I noticed some bystander still out here, looking around. 

By now I noticed what Voltaria wore. From her usual dress, she wore a skin-tight leather suit. Around her neck, there's some kind of fur to keep her warm. As a weapon, she chooses a sword, knives and some... Is that a punching dagger?! She waved her hands in front of me. 

"Can we go now." I nod and let the roots taking over my body. Suddenly the goddess's wings appeared on my back and Voltaria watched me thoroughly.

“Let me carry you." She glared. 

"Are you taking advantage of me?" She asked. Unbelievable. 

“No. I want to help you. Now lift up your arms so I could carry you." She did what I asked her to do. Zeriah and Raelia shot off to the sky and went ahead of me. 

“At first, you will be dizzy," I warned her and shot off the sky. 

I was getting myself ready for any type of disturbance or screams, but instead, I get a really calming princess. 

“You flew before?" I asked. I followed the two girls and noticed they both still trying to showed who's the strongest. 

“FOCUS!" I thundered. For the first time, I heard Voltaria chuckled. 

"They always like that huh?" She asked. 

"Constantly." I sighed and smiled when she's not using her normal tone with me. Zeriah turned gave me a signal for us to land on nearby branches. I swiftly landed and let Voltaria go. 

"This smell," Zeriah said as she sniffed the air. 

"I've smelt this in the chamber of death. Three kids corpse." I put my finger on my lips, telling her to shut up. 

"How many of them?" I whispered to Raelia. 

"12." Raelia confirmed. Zeriah gestured for us to look down and I noticed two vampires kissing each other below us. 

“I'll handle this," I said and let out my dagger. I landed on the ground without making a sound and walk towards them.

I went to their back and closed their mouth with my hands. With the speed I possessed, I made a small cut on their skin and let the poison from my dagger to enter their body. It didn’t take long for this low life vampire to turned into dust. 

I gestured for them to come down from the branches. Voltaria landed on all four in front of me. 

“I want that dagger." I smiled and handed it to her. 

"What's mine is yours right?" I chuckled and she took the dagger from me. I turned to Zeriah. 

"You and Raelia go to the other side. Kill everyone at sight. No mercy." Zeriah nod and disappeared in the darkness with Raelia. 

“What do you suggest we do?" That question caught me off guard. She's asking my opinion? 

I look at her blue orbs and think. 

“What will Queen Thana do..." I breathe out. Voltaria looks at me weirdly. 

“Your mother?" I nod. Out of nowhere, we heard a loud growl. Voltaria's eyes widen. 

"Orthros.." I breath out and grabbed her to hide in the bushes.

"Shhh.." I whispered. We waited for the monster dog to walked passed us. I noticed voltaria grabbing her sword. I stopped her and shake my head. 

“Let him pass. He's not at fault." She nods but I still keep my hands on her. The dog walk passed us and I take the liberty to peek the surrounding. 

"Okay, it's safe." Voltaria clears her throat. 

“Can I have my hands now?" I abruptly removed my hand and smiled at her. 

I have to admit, I'm beginning to like being around her. 

“Now... Can we end this thing!" She's back to her old self again. We walk towards a huge tree and stopped to look at the surrounding. We noticed a few people outside a small house. 

“I'll take care of them. You wait here." Voltaria nod and I grabbed my chains. 

"How do you kill with a chain?" I smirk. 

“Watch and learn my future queen," I said and went to the group of male, who’s laughing and enjoying themselves. 

“Hello, boys.." I seductively said to gain their attention. 

“Well well well. Hello there..." One of them charmingly said. 

I could see the lust in their eyes. They all want a taste of me. 

“How about we all go inside and have a little chat." He shows me his charming smile. 

“Oh, I was thinking of a different way...." I pout. 

"Oh, yea... What it is?" I slowly reached for the chains I kept behind me and glared. 

“Your filthy blood all over my hands!" 

Without waiting for them to react, I swing my silver chain at one of the vampires and it gave a cleaned cut on his head. The head fell, rolling on the ground and the body slumped to the earth soil. I grab the chains with both hands and smirk. 

"Who's next?" I asked and one of them lungs towards me. 

With my legs, I stop him and pushed him over to make him fall on his back. 

“Don't you dare touch me with those filthy hands." I said before stepping on his head, crushing it completely. 

I smiled when I saw two more baffled vampires in front of me, trying to understand what's happening. 

I let go of my chains and smile as I pulled out both of my swords. 

“Let the goddess have mercy on your soul... If you have one." I launched my attack and sliced both of them to two even pieces. They both fell with their brains and organs falling out onto the ground.

I wave for Voltaria to come forward. She look around at my handy work while walking carefully on the ground, not too stained her shoes. 

“Let's come inside." 

“There's no need," Zeriah announced and threw a couple of guys in front of me. Raelia did the same. 

"Is that all?" They both nod. 

“Well, some died." Zeriah grabbed a woman and shoved her face in front of us. 

“She's the leader." Zeriah threw me a hatchet and I catch it. 

“So you killed innocent kids?" I asked. She glared and showed me her fangs. 

“Those bitches just little babies for me." I traced my hatchet on her skin. It burned her. 

“You know why I'm here?" 

“YOU'RE THAT DOG SELENE USED!" She hissed. I slapped her hard across the face and she spits the blood from her mouth. 

“Say that again." I challenged. 

“You're that dog Selene used to do her dirty work." I caressed her cheek lovingly and placed the hatchet below her armpit. 

"Such amazing words from an armless vampire." I chopped off her arm and kicked it away from her body. Her scream filled the dark forest. It's like a melody of lost tune for me. 

“Scream all you want. No one will help you." Suddenly I felt someone pulled me out of the way. 

“I don't have time for this!" Voltaria said and stabbed the woman with her sword. 

To make her suffer even more, she twisted the sword inside out and pulled it out forcefully. The woman slumped to the ground and bleed to death. Voltaria went to the other two who were bound by Zeriah before and lifted his chin. 

"You're Radomir's friend." His eyes changed. 

I can see a little hope in them. 

“You will die in very excruciating pain and I will laugh all the way through it!" Voltaria reached for her punching dagger and started to punch him repeatedly. 

Which the last punch, she stood and punch him across his face. Not only it made a lot of damage to his face, but it resulted in his eyes dangling down from its sockets. 

I turned to Raelia and Zeriah who’s looking at me with surprised expression. Voltaria pulled her sword and decapitated the man with one swing. 

She went to another guy and didn't wait for him to beg for his life when her sword cut him to two pieces. I watched as she wiped the extra blood from her sword with the corpse's clothes. She keeps her sword in its scabbard and faces me.  

"Now you have seen me in this state, will you still accept me as your bride?" 

She said and started to walked. I let my wings out and grabbed her from behind. 

“Honestly princess, you look amazing in red." I smiled as we flew back to Amador.