I opened my eyes. First thing I noticed is that I was in some sort of cave. The whole cave room was illuminated in red by crystals hanging on the ceiling.

"What? I was suppose to be dead... Unless it's the-"

"After life."

A domineering voice could be heard behind me. It was a female's voice, it was soothing yet it sent shivers down your spine.

I turned around and saw her.

She was grinning at me, her face was distorted in a wicked way. It was full of malice and mischief.

"I see."

So, I really died.

The woman's face turned somewhat normal and a self satisfied grin appeared on her jade like face.

She swiped her raven black hair, the silk like hair swayed for a moment. Her hair only reached until her seducing hips.

Damn, her legs were putting me in a trance like state.

"What's with this reaction?Wait... It must be because you are confused. Right... That must be it." She nodded to herself three times with a self satisfied grin.

The woman looked stunning, maybe the after life isn't that bad.

"I don't know what you are talking about."

"Hoo, you don't know you say? Boy, do you know in what kind of situation you are in ?" She asked.

Okay, lets see. This was the after life. The problem was that I'm not in some kind of heavenly palace above the clouds.

This place was more like hell. How do I know? Maybe because it was as hot as in a oven in here.

"So if this is hell then who are you? The devil?"

"That's right. I am the devil. Evil to the bones and punisher of sinners."

"And a quite beautiful woman at that. Who'd guessed that the devil is such a cute girl."

"What did you say?" The self proclaimed devil asked.

"I said you are beautiful."

"Even to look in my eyes and say that with a straight face. I can see why you landed here boy. Let's first see your sins."

Making a swiping motion with her hand an ancient book appeared out of thin air.

The book shimmered in red and opened itself, revealing a page.

A short while of reading the book, she nodded.

"I see, I see. This case is somewhat difficult."

"How comes?"

"You killed one in a fight."

"It was in self defense."

"You are quite dishonest boy. Even after you had knocked him out cold, you couldn't stop hitting him."

I knew this day would come and haunt me. Like I always used to say... You can't escape karma.

"I snapped, I was not in control of my body."

"You enjoyed it right?"

"No, I did not." I shook my head.

"Anyway, let's first see your souls condition. I can't determine how to punish you. "

"You sure are professional about it. I like that."

"If you only knew what I like."

"I can find out."

"Humph a little boy wanting to understand me, laughable." She grinned in wicked way.

This woman could do a lot of faces, I was impressed.

Her face turned serious and she blinked three times.

While blinking her eyes the eye color changed to blue. She was checking me out up an down.

It felt like I was seen through. Every grain of my being was exposed.

"What? How can this be?"As if being hit by lightning her face turned pale all of sudden and she staggered back.

"Wow. I know that I'm a charming man but to have such effect after checking me out... Aiya, I have underestimated myself."

"You fool... It was nothing." She swiped the sweat away from her forehead and regained her bearings.

"Wha-"

"Silence you fool." Her face turned cold and she stared at me in a profound way.

We just stood there watching each other in the eyes. Looking into her eye for too long made you lose yourself in it.

She was like a beautiful flower that eats insects by luring them with irresistible bait.

"Well, I can make you a special offer." Clapping her hands she smiled at me.

This time the smile seemed more genuine yet it hid profound dangers.

"You know there is a saying that goes like this. If you involve yourself with the devil, the devil won't change, the devil will change you."

"Hoo, you seem to have some brains after all. Very well, I was a bit hesitant at first but let me propose you a deal boy."

A deal with the devil huh. Man look in what kind of mess I got into.

"Why should I make a deal with you. What happens if I refuse?"

"Who talked about refusing?"

"So you are forcing me?"

Force me? This didn't sit well with me but what were the options? I was in front of the devil. No chance my friend.

"Boy you are in hell and I'm the ruler of hell. You will be glad to server me, I don't need to force you."

"I see, what's your name by the way?"

"Huh?"

"Your name? Do you have trouble hearing?"

"You-" She gnashed her teeth.

"Very well, not many mortals know my name so count yourself lucky. If you accept the deal I will tell you my name."

To be honest there was no way out so I decided to mess around a bit more. If I'm going to be imprisoned in hell might as well enjoy every bit possible.

"Tell me what deal are you offering me?"

"Good, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. All you have to do is become my pet."

The situation turned more and more bizarre.

"So what do you say boy?"

"I have some questions first."

"Sure go ahead and ask."

"First off why do you insist on a deal. Can't you just force me?"

"Boy, there are certain rules even I have to follow. I'm the devil, I can't just torture mortal souls."

"Why?"

"Because mortal souls can't handle my torture."

"Do you also torture your pets if they are misbehaving?"

"Of course. Misbehaving pets ought to be punished boy." She licked her lips in a seducing manner.

"But if you punish me as a pet, wouldn't I be destroyed from you torture. I'm just a mortal soul."

"With you becoming my pet I'm able to punish you but worry not for I have mercy."

"I see."

I guess there are two options. Either burn in eternity or only burn when not following rules. I better take the second one.

"Last question. Why did you suddenly got scared when you were checking out my soul."

"This..." She turned silent for a moment.

"Do you really want to know boy?"

"Of course."

"Your soul is purer than most people. There is however a speck of darkness in your soul that even I would pale from fright. You have to understand, my dark essence is one of the strongest there is, because I'm basically a goddess of darkness."

"I see there are things that even scares gods and one of such thing is in my soul."

"You don't have to say it like that. I was just a bit surprised. It's not like I'm afraid of such thing.Humph."

She puffed her cheeks and her head looked side ways.

"I have something in my pants that you'll also fear from its sheer size."

"Hoo, I like confident boys. I always wonder how long they will last in hell. Most of the poor souls that land here become insane quite fast."

"Anyway,let's just go on with the deal. I'll become your pet and in return I will only be punished if I'm not following the rules. Did I get it right?"

"Yes,yes. Just this simple. So deal?"

"Deal."

"Okay." She nodded three times.

"That's it? No magic? Just okay?"

"Yes what did you thought?"

She snapped her finger and the scenery changed. I was not in a cave anymore.

A sweet scent was in the air and I looked around.

I was in a spacious room.

"Welcome to my private chamber. How do you like it Albert?"

"Albert? My name is Frank."

"These are just minor details.From now on you are my dog. And as your owner I get to name you."

"To get ones freedom robbed is one thing but to lose ones Identity is harsh. Well I guess I have no choice,time to submit. This is my personal hell, I deserve it after all."

"Now, now. You make it sound like I'm going to treat you bad. If you follow my orders then you have nothing to fear. I might even give you a reward here and there. You have to remember however, not many get such a chance in hell."

"Yes,yes."

"This will be fun." She chuckled.

"So where do I sleep?"

"With me of course." Grinning at me she pointed her thumbs to herself.

"Okay what else?"

"You will take of your clothes because dogs don't wear clothes."

"I see. That makes sense. Also it's rather hot in here."

"I'm glad that you understand." She nodded to herself three times.

"Is that all?"

"Yes."

"I wonder about one thing."

"Tell me. We will spent a long time after all. It's no wonder that you want to know about me."

"Not really-"

"What?" Shock displayed on her pretty face. It was as if she heard the most unbelievable thing.

"I only wanted to ask about why I have a body. I'm sure that I left my body back in earth."

"You- Let me get something straight first. You have just broken a rule, you are lucky this time for you didn't know."

"I broke one already? Why? You sadist."

She furrowed her brows and said.

"Humph boy, you have no common sense. You didn't give me face when I said that you wanted to know more about me.It's not so bad when we are alone but you need to be careful when people are around."

"Ah, I see. Well, it's hard to give face when the receiver doesn't deserve it."

"You fool, be one more time disrespectful towards me and you can savor your first punishment."

"Give me a break. Aren't I your dog? How can a dog disrespect its owner?"

"There is not much difference between a dog and a human. Both learn to respect their master when punished."

"Very well, I wasn't to know if your saying holds any truth."

"If I told you to grovel at my feet and beg for mercy, would you do it?"

"Never."

"Grovel at my feet you filth."

"I'm not into that kind of stuff. A Handshake sure but to demand such thing? Never."

"Good, good." She was so ecstatic that she said good twice.

"Why?"

I have a bad feeling.

"Because now I can punish you."

Cold sweat dripped down my face, not only because I was in hell.

"Go ahead let's see what you've got. I'm ready t-"

My vision blacked out and I felt like I took a bath in lava. The sensation was only for moment yet was the most painful thing I have ever experienced.

When my vision turned back I saw her with a cold face and red glowing eyes. These crimson red eyes of carnage stripped me naked. Those eyes man they are too...

"Beautiful." I blurred it out from my trance like state.

"What? Why?" She couldn't stop shaking. Her right hand held on the her left arm squeezing it.

"Why? Because your eyes are too beautiful."

"That's not what I mean. How come you are still alright after my punishment. I'm a devil, a goddess. How is it possible."

She shook her head with vigor as if trying to deny the undeniable.

"No, no it's not possible unless." Her face lit up as if being enlightened. She blinked a few times and her eyes changed color again.

She was checking out my soul again.

"So it's like this. I see."

"Hey what's going on?"

"Let me tell you first. You endured my punishment because this dark speck inside devoured all the negative energy."

"What do you mean with negative energy?"

"If one is exposed to negativity ones soul will accumulate dark essence. Your soul should be tainted."

"I see well if I can handle it then I won't listen to your orders. I'm going to sleep."

I took off my clothes and got under the blankets. The bed wasn't only comfortable bed but a huge one. Like those princess beds with curtains.

I smelled the pillow and its fragrance was like a hot summer night.

While I did all this the she could only stare dumbfounded.

I wondered why, was it because I spread my legs in front of her? Well, I guess many girls would react like this.

"I had expected more from you. To get such an innocent reaction, I'm clearly disappointed. The one time where it turns out that the devil is a smoking hot babe, she is much too chaste. Aiya, where are those seducing moments, the moments where you are tempted to sin. To indulge in immoral acts."

"What. Of course I'm immoral. I have no problem with you being naked. I'm just not used to straight forward filth."

"This filth wants to find out. Just show me, you dare?"

I was checking her out up and down as if I judged a piece of art.

"Ho, boy. You might have underestimated me. I have lived for eons, I see you only as a little child."

"Well being a child is good. I like being a child."

"You... Well whatever." She took of her one piece dress.

I was stunned for a second but didn't let her notice. She only wore her underwear . A black garter belt. Damn, who would have guessed the devil wears black.

She approached with holding her left arm and avoided my eye contact.

"So shy and cute. Don't worry I won't bite."

"Right." She looked at me with a twitching smile.

She was lying on the bed because the bed was so huge we had quite a distant.

"Hey now, why don't you turn over so I can see your face. No, need to be shy."

She turned around and looked at me.

"How can you talk to girls like that? Do you have no shame?" She blushed for the first time.

Well she must had little experience with men being direct.

"Why did you want to sleep together with me while I'm naked?"

"That's enough."

"There seems to be a deep insecurity within you."

"What?" She fiddled with the sheets and had trouble keeping eye contact.

"So do you want to talk about it?"

"Boy, my circumstances are not the same as yours. You won't understand the mind of a goddess."

"You are more like a shy maiden. A maiden that happens to be the devil. You make it quite difficult to believe that your a goddess. If you can get frustrated and shy that means you are not perfect."

"Perfect huh?" She looked up into my eyes, her brows were knitted together.

"Yes, you claim to be a goddess yet you are not a perfect being. How can I a mere mortal make such a change in your emotional state."

"Shut up up my personal life is not for discussion. Boy yo-"

"Alright, alright. I got it. I'm tired, let's discuss everything else tomorrow."

"You- never mind... I will get you for this"

I closed my eyes, everything that happened slowly crept up realizing in what kind of mess I was.

Damn it, screw this.This is not the after life I have expected.

Since when was I so weak willed. Tomorrow I will tell her that I'm refusing to become her pet. I was never the type that runs away. I refuse, never will someone take my freedom.

Hah, she claimed to be a goddess yet she couldn't make me submit after punishing me. My soul was not destroyed and I was fine after a second. If my soul couldn't be destroyed and I can't die then what is there to fear except millennia of torture and pain.

This dark speck inside me would devour all the negative energy. I wondered what would happen when this thing grows. According to otaku logic, I would gain an awesome power, a power even a goddess fears.