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Hell

Xander looked at her quizzically before he began to laugh. His eyes and mouth crinkled up in delight. I was teasing you. If at any point you do not want to be here, you can leave. Though, this is the easiest way to live in Hell. Not to mention all the riches. He signed after he had gained his composure.

You don't have to be devoted to the system. And it may seem daunting and laborious, but it pays off. I promise if you stick with it...with me you will be okay. He made it a point to look at her; to show her that what he had stated was completely true.

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Nancy rolled her eyes before she spun around to face the other demon. He smirked devilishly. "Okay, Mr. I'm-Better-Than-You." She raised a brow and laughed jokingly. "I get it. Your sacrifice was a significant change. Mine on the other hand...not so much. But now, I don't feel guilty about all the shit I did before.

She crossed her arms and popped her hip out. "And if I don't feel guilty then I suppose I won't have a problem with being a completely heartless bitch to these angel fuckers, yeah?" Nancy bit the inside of her lip and looked down at Axle's shoes.

Heaven

Luka screamed out in pain. This was worse than any other thing he had ever felt before. Now, he was still alive to witness his own slow death. He could feel warm blood trickle down his neck and down his chest, staining his t-shirt. The other angel's teeth felt jagged and rough piercing through his skin.

He could feel himself lose grip on reality as he choked up crimson streams. His knees felt wobbled as he slipped from the world and fell to the floor. Collapsed, he thought he had seen the end. It was warm and he could almost feel his whole entire being begin to unwind. He was a tapestry over a blazing fire, but he was content.

That is...until his lungs finally filled with air and he felt the pain once again. He grasped at his throat and felt the skin slowly starting to patch itself together. He coughed and choked, he held himself tightly, tears streaming down his blood-stained cheeks. His whole body was soaked in his own blood. He brought a shaky hand up and gripped his hair. Flakes of dried blood smeared themselves inside strands of hair.

"Seems as though we have our victor. Congratulations, you won your first battle, but it won't always be this easy. And Luka, I know this is only your first time, but you need to begin thinking of alternatives based on your opponent's abilities. If we were out at the border both of you would be dead. Avani spoke.

Luka looked down and watched as the stains slowly began to disappear to reveal his normal clothes. Tears still spun webs down his cheeks and he felt like he still couldn't breathe. He had once only felt adrenaline, but now, he felt pure defeat. I wish I would've just died.

Avani pursed her lips and walked over to Luka. "Listen, I know this is difficult. You've only just died and know you been thrust into back into the face of death. That doesn't mean you should succumb to it. Your powers are brilliant, Luka. We are here to strengthen you, to make you powerful. She rested a hand on his shoulder which in turn caused the small angel to jump in fright. His eyes looked back up to Avani. We won't give up on you so you shouldn't either.

Luka wiped the tears from his face and offered a very small smile. Avani stood and stretched her hand out for Luka to take. Grateful, he took it and stood. That's it. Avani gave him a pat on the back.

He felt better...but he still couldn't look Sage in the eye.