Crystal1501

Crystal1501 t1_ixyg8tl wrote

Reply to [WP] A prophecy foretells that a newborn baby will one day grow up to end your evil reign. Knowing that fighting fate is useless, you decide instead to take the child in and raise them as your heir. by NateTSO

I stand on the balcony, looking out over my kingdom. My time is coming; my son, fifteen years old now, destined to overthrow me, has been gaining the trust of the people. A rebellion is on the horizon, as everyone demands he takes the throne. Of course I'm not happy with this, but he hasn't once disobeyed me; if I tell him to put a servant in their place, he will use compassion and understanding to get them to do their jobs, but if I told him to punish them, he would, apologising for the way things are.

I curl up my fingers. The one thing I don't understand is... how? Ever since my son started making decisions for the kingdom and having a say in what happens to people, there's been LESS crime and disloyalty. This doesn't make sense...

I sigh. I close my eyes and think back to when I first took my son in. Sometimes, prophecies are fake or inaccurate, but I couldn't take my chances. My advisor has always had a gift, and he's rarely ever wrong. He told me that an abandoned baby would grow up and be my undoing. I could have just killed the kid... somehow, I knew it was him... but I know what would have happened. People would NOT have kept quiet. Instead, I raised the boy as my own, hoping I could somehow get him to follow my example...

But no. All these years later, he doesn't even TRY my methods, calling them 'cruel'. It doesn't matter; my grip is slipping, it's only a matter of time. I nod to myself, my decision made. I head to the throne room. What once was a place of fear and respect was slowly becoming a place where even my own guards don't see me as a leader. I walk up to the throne, but I don't sit down. I call for my son. "Shawn. Come here."

My son walks into the room. Usually, he bows to me. This time, he doesn't. I narrow my eyes; this is yet another sign that what I'm about to do is a necessity. "Shawn... why do you insist on being compassionate and kind to those beneath you? To those who are criminals or servants?"

"Because I hate seeing the fear in people's eyes, father" Shawn responds. "They hate you. I can't, but I don't respect you anymore. I'm not afraid to tell you anymore, father, but I don't think you are fit to rule this land. Punish me for it if you want; you'll regret it."

I take two steps forward. He doesn't flinch. "I know" I say. "If I did ANYTHING to you, the people would riot. Son... I never told you before, but the day you were born, my reign was destined to end. I still somehow hoped that if I raised you as my own, you'd follow my example. I was wrong. And now... here I stand, my position fragile. I don't have much choice... the throne is yours."

Shawn's eyes widen in surprise. I step to the side, gesturing him to take my place. He hesitates a moment, before walking over and taking his seat. I feel disgusted, but just a little bit proud. I kneel to my own son. "Your majesty."

He looks at me. "Seems like you at least know humility. So... what to do with you..."

I gulp. "Please... I know you well enough... you wouldn't hurt me... don't hurt me..."

Shawn chuckles. "Never thought I'd see you begging like this, Mason. Truth be told, I always thought death wasn't an unsuitable punishment for you... but you're right, I don't WANT to hurt you. Guards. Take him to the deepest part of the dungeon."

I shake with relief as I'm forced to my feet. I'm escorted to a dark, damp cell. The iron door shuts behind me, and I look at the guards. "Be thankful you were spared" one of them states. "Maybe one day, you can earn your freedom... after, King Shawn isn't like you." The guards leave, and I just sit on my cold, hard bed. One question goes through my head: where did I go wrong as a ruler?

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Crystal1501 OP t1_ixu3xhz wrote

Reply to comment by Chance-Recording4260 in [WP] As usual, you spend your birthday alone. It's not as depressing as it sounds, you're ok with it; this year, though, you get a package in the mail... no name, no return address... it says 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' in big, bold letters. Curious, you open it... by Crystal1501

This was adorable! Post office probably put it in a time capsule or something, but I just love the fact such a young child thought of that!

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Crystal1501 t1_ivw8n2d wrote

Reply to [WP] Immortality, in exchange for spending every Thursday in Hell. by columbus8myhw

"Ah, Flora. What a nice surprise." Lucifer grins at me as I enter his throne room.

I kneel before him. "I understand you were hoping I'd abuse my powers, knowing the more I used them, the more I'd enjoy it, leading to me accepting my fate of becoming a demon..."

"Hmm, so Urrick told you?" he questions.

I remain kneeling. "He promised no more secrets. I don't hate him for everything that happened - that was clear after I cast a spell on him."

"So he even told you about demon names?" I can tell Lucifer is getting a big kick out of this, but I must mind myself.

"Yes. I would like to tell you that I spoke to several others about my situation; my parents, my friend Zack, Nie who informed me about the transformation in the first place..." I look up.

Lucifer leans forward. "And?"

"No-one is really happy with HOW this happened, but they all pretty much said it's my choice. There's only one thing: I don't think I could handle immortality without my best friend, Allie, but I hardly want to make her become a demon." I take a deep breath. "Am I allowed to gift immortality to her?"

Lucifer perks up in interest. "So you're saying, if you can make Allie an immortal human being, you'll accept being my minion?"

"Yes, sir" I reply.

Lucifer nods. "I understand. But I'm sure you know everything has a price. Considering everything Allie has been through, she'll hardly agree to giving up her soul..." Lucifer mumbles to himself, then grins. "Very well. In return for you becoming my minion, I'll let you gift Allie with immortality, on one condition..."

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I spot Allie with Malessor out in the grassy field. "COME ON! NO FAIR!" Malessor yells.

Allie giggles. "I told you I was taking you for a walk! I'm not about to let you run off!"

I smile to myself. Gosh, is it good to see the old Allie back!

"I was just trying to get some exercise!" Malessor moans.

"Well, I want a peaceful stroll! Remember who's in charge!" Allie taunts.

Malessor turns around, smiling shyly. "Right... of course..."

I head down, laughing, causing the pair to turn towards me. "Having fun with your pet?"

Allie giggles again. "Yep! He needs more training though!"

"What am I, a dog?" Malessor asks.

I shrug. "You want to be with Allie or not?"

Malessor looks at Allie and sighs. "Yes... I do..."

"Forever?" I add. This gets raised eyebrows from them both.

"What are you saying, Flora?" Allie seems confused.

"Well, as a human you'll just end up dying, then what? Wouldn't it be better for you to live forever?" I suggest. Allie balks at that.

"Yeah, I've had enough of that stuff! I've been through far too much! I won't be a demon!" she responds.

I shake my head. "That's the best part: you can remain a human. Literally all that's required from you is for you to spend a whole day in hell every Thursday."

Malessor almost falls over. "Boss will let you do that?"

"Yes, in fact the visiting hell thing was his suggestion! And Allie? Lucifer promised it will just be a visit to hell. You'll go to see him, have a casual chat, then you can do whatever. No more torture. No more being used. It's like if..." I pause for a moment. "If you were to spend the whole day in this field - no one will do anything to you or TELL you what to do." I bring up the contract. "You can read for yourself. Hand-written by Lucifer himself."

"This seems too nice of boss..." Malessor remarks. "He's not gaining anything else?"

I glance at Allie, notice she's got her full focus on the contract, then wink at Malessor while saying "Lucifer knows what he's doing." Malessor nods in understanding.

"Alright, this contract is exactly as you said, Flora. I guess... I'll sign?" She picks up the pen and signs the contract. Almost instantly, I feel something. A tail pops out from behind me. My horns grow larger. My hair disappears. My skin goes from pinkish to red. Allie looks at me in shock.

I shrug. "I did say Lucifer knows what he's doing. He wasn't about to let me off easy." I smile.

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Crystal1501 t1_ivjyfy5 wrote

Reply to comment by Crystal1501 in [SP] Someone asks you what you are doing here tonight. by Thainexylon

"Ok... let's straighten this out. Urrick, did you think Flora knew?" Zack seems to be interrogating Urrick now.

"Well... I mean... I don't know... I guess I thought she'd figure it out... but I didn't do it while KNOWING she didn't know..." Urrick is just staring down now.

"So were you ever planning on telling her?" Zack folds his arms.

Urrick takes a deep breath. "I... never thought much about it..."

Zack narrows his eyes. "What about when you were at Flora's place?"

Urrick squirms slightly. "All I said was it's far too early for her to join me... I didn't..." Urrick suddenly goes quiet. Zack begins to walk over.

"WAIT!" I shout. Zack stops and looks at me. "Urrick only goes quiet like this when he's confused. I think... I think he's as shocked and scared as I am." I think for a moment. What do I do now? It seems like, eventually, I'll either be a demon for eternity, or die as a human.

During this moment of silence, Lucifer chuckles. "So the only problem is WHEN he told you, is it? If he told you from the start, you'd have still accepted him?" he taunts.

I look at him. "Probably. I mean, maybe not? It's hard for me to say... but I do love him..."

Lucifer nods, smirking. "Ok, so you have your answers now, everything is cleared up. I believe you can release Urrick now."

"Hang on" Zack calls. "Flora didn't say she's ok being a demon!"

Lucifer shrugs. "The alternative is she dies a human and is under Urrick's command anyway. Wouldn't being a demon be more fun, Flora?" Lucifer's gaze locks onto me.

I stare at the ground. "I don't know... it's all far too confusing..."

Lucifer again puts his arm around my shoulders. "I suppose I should mention that I take good care of my minions..." he glances at Urrick "...no matter how stupid they act."

Urrick's face goes pink, causing me to giggle.

"Ok, how about a trial run? I have the powers that demons have for a few days, I try them out, see how it feels." I smile at Lucifer, who's grinning now.

"Of course! Hold still..." Lucifer steps back a bit, then chants a spell. "You won't look any different, but I promise you you do have powers now. Try aiming a finger at those ropes."

I look at the chair Urrick is still sitting in. I lift a finger, and before I know it, a bolt of energy shoots out, destroying the rope Zack used and trying to dispose of the holy chains. Lucifer puts a hand on my shoulder.

"I've got it from here" he says with a wink, demolishing the chains. Urrick stands up and looks around, a little dazed. "Well, that was quite the show! See you two later!" With that, Lucifer is gone.

I run up to Urrick. "Urrie, please, promise me... no more secrets..."

He pulls me into a hug. "I promise, love. On that note, I'm going to tell you something about Lucifer giving powers to a being without turning them into a demon..."

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Crystal1501 t1_ivjyb9f wrote

Reply to [SP] Someone asks you what you are doing here tonight. by Thainexylon

"What do you mean, Flora?" Zack asks. "Urrick doesn't hide things..."

I shake my head. "That's what I thought. Look, we can't do this out here. Please help me take Urrick back to yours. Your family has a basement we could use, right?"

Zack shrugs. "Yeah, we do... but when we get there, you owe, I think BOTH of us, an explanation."

I look at Urrick. "Come on." Zack and I get him to his feet.

"Flora... I don't understand..." Urrick seems about ready to cry. I hold back my instinct to comfort him.

"You will soon" I state.

We get to Zack's house. Zack unlocks the outside entrance to the basement. "Take Urrick inside. I've got to make sure my family won't come in while we're... doing whatever it is you're planning." He rushes inside the house. Just before I start walking into the basement, I feel his presence. I turn to look.

"Lucifer" I greet.

Lucifer walks up to us. "I thought something felt off... Flora, you remember who's supposed to be in charge, right? What exactly are you doing here, so late into the afternoon, with Urrick chained up like that?"

"Things are strange, Lucifer. I feel tricked and deceived. I need answers." I stare coldly at Lucifer.

He nods. "Very well. But I'll be present for this."

"But, boss-" Urrick starts.

Lucifer glares at him. "Remember that day, when I invited you and Flora for lunch? You told me your relationship was for real, didn't you? In your words, 'she's not a toy or a tool'. If you truly love her, then this little situation shouldn't be a problem for you." He grins.

The three of us enter the basement. Zack has already set up a chair and even grabbed some rope. His eyes shoot up when he sees Lucifer, but he doesn't say anything. I shove Urrick onto the chair. I grab the rope and tie him down as tightly as I can. For several moments, we're all silent.

"Flora... love... what happened?" Urrick asks. Without a word, I grab the book Nie let me borrow and chuck it onto Urrick's lap. I then open up to the relevant page.

"Corrupted soul. Human slowly turns into a demon. Know anything about that?" I question. Urrick's eyes go wide. Zack seems shocked, and Lucifer is confused.

"Wait... you didn't know, Flora?" Lucifer puzzles.

"No. When I first asked for Urrick and I to be together forever, I wasn't expecting a partial soul exchange." I stroke my horns. "I thought I'd just be a half-demon. But that's not true... is it, Urrie?" I put as much venom into the last word as I can.

Zack snatches the book to have a look himself. "This... no, it can't be..."

Urrick has begun to tremble. "Flora... I didn't mean to trick you... I was trying to fulfil your wish..." I give him a hard slap.

"DO YOU KNOW HOW CONFUSING AND STRESSFUL THIS IS? DID YOU WANT TO STEAL ME? USE ME? I TRUSTED YOU, URRICK!" I'm shaking myself. Lucifer has put an arm around my shoulders to comfort me.

"Urrick... you assured me you love Flora. Why, then, would you trick her like this? I have no problem with the stunt itself, and of course I take pleasure in a human's pain and suffering, but love works differently, right?" Lucifer looks straight at Urrick.

Urrick sighs. "I... I've seen a partial soul exchange once before... it kept the pair together forever... that's all I wanted... for myself... AND for Flora..."

"But, Urrick, why didn't you tell her what will happen? This whole thing is why Nie's parents summoned an angel. You know Flora's life could be ruined as well, right?" Zack states.

I take a deep breath. "You lied to my dad, Urrick! I took you here because as far as my dad is concerned, this ISN'T happening! You TOLD him I wasn't corrupted!"

Urrick just breaks down into tears. "I didn't mean to lie... I never meant to hurt you OR your family, Flora! I'm sorry!" Seeing Urrick erupt like this instantly breaks my heart. I guess, despite all of this, I still love Urrick. I walk over, place a hand on his cheek, and kiss it. Urrick looks at me hopefully.

"You should have told me a lot sooner, Urrick. About how the soul exchange works. I do want to be with you forever, but... I don't know if I want to become a demon to do it..." I let out a sigh.

Zack walks towards Lucifer. "Is Scott going to be with Vulca forever?"

Lucifer laughs. "Yes. You see, the longer a human remains in the afterlife for, the closer they get to death. Heck, most humans in a position where they're in the afterlife all the time don't even REALISE they've died! Only IF they try to come back to Earth do they realise they're dead!"

Well, that explains... hang on... "Urrick?"

Urrick just shakes his head. He clearly feels ashamed. It's obvious now why he wanted me to spend so much time with him: it would kill the human part of my soul all the quicker. I know Urrick genuinely loves me, but to go to such lengths...

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