Thread: The Corruption Of An Angel [jjfanrb x Tulip]

A long walk in the dark hall was welcome solitude to Leena . The day was long and full of screams of agony. How it bored her so. Her echoing footsteps matched her heart beat, strong and steady. Once a vibrant member of all that was good, Leena was now as hollow and empty as the promises she once believed in. She bit her lip in anger as she remembered those words, Your sacrifice will save millions of souls, many will forever be indebted to you. Soon, we will come for your return. She stopped walking as she lifted a hand before her, examining the soft glow she somehow still emitted regardless of the darkness that now consumed her after so many years in hell. Apathy settled back in as she loosened her tense posture and continued walking. It was always such an annoyance when she had feelings other than indifference. A door ahead creaked open as a woman bowed to greet Leena and spoke, Welcome back, Mistress. May I be of any assistance? Leena looked at the woman's thin frame and pale complexion, it was clear she was in the midst of starvation. She rarely recognized her maids, as they always looked different depending on what form of torture they had to retire to when they were not on duty. Draw me a bath and fetch me new shackles, my wings need to be cleaned, Leena responded. The weight was no longer a heavy burden, though she was always fully aware of it. Her wings would regularly ache to be opened and free of the physical restraints. It used to feel so good when she was allowed to spread them out, but now she did not care to, even when it was permitted. She wanted to be rid of them, but He enjoyed them too much. Her love and lord knew it was no longer necessary for him to keep them shackled, but he enjoyed the way it looked, and often she even took pleasure in the ways he would tease her. Leena's maid gently removed the shackles and carefully cleaned the white feathers while admiring their soft glow. Leena acted not to notice the woman's admiration, knowing that if she acknowledged it she would have to punish the woman, and there simply wasn't any time. Today a diplomatic emissary was coming from Heaven. It was hard for her to understand why God even tried. The battle was over long ago. The devil was always destined to win. Humanity is a sickness. It is always easier to look into the darkness than it is to look into the light. Leena sighed as the maid reached for the new shackles. The door burst open and He stepped inside. He stopped to admire her naked form before announcing that she was to keep the shackles off for their company. She nodded and began to dress in the holy gown she had arrived to hell wearing so long ago. The fabric felt like warm air against her flesh and for a moment she felt whole. Lucifer watched her dress and then took her by the waist as they walked to the ceremonial courtyard to await their guest. This was where she had arrived, where she first stepped foot into hell with her head held high and hope still alive in her heart. She inwardly scoffed at her naivety. Lucifer , my love, how long will this take? I do not care for the spectacle of your beautifully wicked plan and wish to retire before long. She sighed. Do you not wish to see your own kind suffer? He mocked. They both shared laughter at the thought. Her sympathy for the fools of heaven was long gone. In fact she sometimes reveled in their disbelief that she could enjoy the ways Lucifer finds to torture them. Their laughter ended in a chuckle as he pulled her closer and kissed her cheek. I only ask that you stay long enough to choose which one we keep he said. Those words brought a smile to her face. Her misery loved the company of a fellow angel. The mind games she could play to break them down were endless. It brought her unique satisfaction with its twisted revenge. Yes, my generous lord, your gift excites me They shared an intimate kiss before separating. She stood by his side, slowly opening her aching wings. She could feel the army that waited in the shadows all around them. Her apathy gave way to excitement as she awaited their guests.