We stood there frozen in fear of what he could have decided for us. Who knew that his next choices would be the right ones, even if they caused us so many reason for doubt and so, so much pain? It was clear that two of us would go straight to the Underworld in order to tame that place and bring peace to the souls that were suffering horribly within it.

[First of all, Lucifer! Your wish is as clear as the light your name represents and the darkness that your heart harbors! You only wish for the Heavens, but to rule it alone! You have denied from the bottom of your heart that even your own blood will not rule by your side, nor your friends. As so, I entrust you with the title of "Lord of the Underworld". I think that the title will tell you what you will rule and protect!](Chronos)

[...as you see fit my Lord!] -said Lucifer barely speaking

I watched closely and even now I can remember the pain and the tears on Laura's face hearing what her brother will have to do, and of course the anger and the hatred that I could read in Lucifer's soul. It was like an ocean of pain transformed into hate and rage! After Chronos called him to sit beside Andrew, he continued:

[Gabriel, one step forward! Your thoughts are also pure and honest. You want to stay beside your friend or your brother and it will not matter witch realm I will chose for you. However, given that you brother chose humans I must keep you here in the Sky in order for you to stay by my side! Come by the others!](Chronos)

Again we watched someone walking towards this all knowing God, while he was being titled as "Archangel" given the power bring back to life any damaged soul. His wings also changed color and just like Lucifer turned black as night, Gabriel's became golden as the sun. The three realms were decided for three peoples: Lucifer got the Hell, Andrews got the Earth and Gabriel got the Heavens. It all seemed fine, but I was the one that was fearing what could happen next. I wished for any realm as long as I have Laura by my side or as long as she is by her brother side and she wished for the same thing. What was going to happen now that I couldn't have her by my side and Lucifer’s was such a damning choice?

[Lucius! You are no better than Lucifer and as so, you should follow him into the depts of the Earth. However, I did promised Gabriel that he would have the Heaven and his brother or you by his side. As his brother was assigned as the protector of the humans, it gives me no choice but to name you "Archangel" as well. However, you will not get to rule by Laura's side, because your love for her is born from your hate and envy towards your brother! You will repent for those feelings while I watch over you, here in the Sky.](Chronos)

I stood there in astonishment, unknown to me how to react. My brother loved the same woman as I did and hated me because of it. And now, either I get sent to the scorching inferno by Lucifer side, or I’ll stay on the human world with Andrew and Laura will be sent in that horrible place with her brother! Each way was too painful for me! I didn't have any idea of how to react or what to do in any of those situations. Who knew that all of this was already prepared in advance like a play, making all six of us actors, dancing in the palm of time…

[Now for the two of you! If I could, I would fulfill both of your wishes in order for you to be together as you want. Nevertheless, as you see, that is impossible! 'Kyrie' Corbett, you however, wished that Laura would stay by her brother side, if by yours couldn’t happen. I will keep half of my promise to you and make that wish come true. Now than Laura...](Chronos)

[No my Lord!!!] -both me and Lucifer shouted at the same time

Our God smiled for a mere fraction of a second and then his answer to our request followed, accompanied by a loud thunder and a booming angry voice:

[How dare you disobey my orders and ignore my wisdom! You will do as I say or disappear into nothingness here and now!](Chronos)

[My lord!] -I said desperately- [Please hear me out! You promised to fulfill one of my wishes and yes, I wished for Laura or for her to be by her brother side. However, the Underground is not a place for such a delicate flower! I besiege you to let the humans gaze upon such a wonderful angel and once again feel the love of their God passed by her to them!](Chronos)

[You fool! Are you aware of what are you asking? You are practically asking for punishment although you did nothing wrong! Haven't I showed you how that place is like?](Chronos)

“Yes you did my merciful God! That is why I am making this request to you! Please allow me to go with my friend down there instead of her!”

[As I said before, My word is absolute! However, a promise is a promise! I will accept you proposal. Now Laura will become a blue-winged "Seraphim" and stay by Andrew side, while you, my new found "Hellraiser" will go in the Underworld with Lucifer and do what the others couldn't do, or die trying! You will build me the third city there, as punishment for Lucifer's selfishness.](Chronos)

[As you wish my Lord! Thank you for your kindness!] -I answered smiling bitterly towards Laura

[Go now my Grey-winged 'Hellraiser"! All of you protect what you have to protect and respect what I have decided upon, or suffer the consequences for failing me! Especially you, Corbett! I have great expectations from you!](Chronos)

The Underworld was a scary and dangerous place. How could I call myself a man worthy of love if I would let Laura go there and suffer when I could stop that? Andrew was a kind angel, dedicated to peace and love for the humans, which meant that probably Laura will be just fine by his side. Moreover, any human seeking guidance from her, will be sure to take God's path!

With sour and awkward feelings, I have said goodbye to my brother and Gabriel and escorted Andrew and Laura to the human world. "This two Seraphim-titled angels are going to change the course of humankind!" I told myself.

[With their knowledge lost and their new found fear of death, you'll sure be busy sister! I am sorry for my selfishness. If I were more like Andrew here, probably you would rule by my side in Heaven. I am truly sorry!] – he said while lowering his head

Instead of answering him, she embraced him tightly, letting her tears flow like a river of sad emotions! With each other parting Laura's eyes now rest upon me. I do not know what to say... I have never knew what to say near her, that is the truth. However, I love her more than I ever loved myself and that is why I wouldn't ever leave her to suffer or get hurt.

She embraced me also, stopping me from saying anything useless. I wished for that moment to last forever, but it was impossible. After all, my own punishment was awaiting.

[Take care of my brother and yourself! You know… I will miss you every second.] -she said on a whispered tone

“You know very well my feelings for you. Sorry, but it might take a while until we see each other again. So please take good care of you! You will be present in my thoughts every moment of my life from here onward...”

"Don't worry! I won't let you feel any pain or sorrow! Even if it costs me... everything."- I thought

I kissed her and watch as tears were falling from her eyes, making me almost cry as well. I felt so discouraged like I have never felt in my entire life. We talked then with Andrew and begged of him to watch over her so she will not do anything reckless and protect what was now, Earth's most precious treasure!

As we departed from those two, I could feel my heart breaking and my soul empty. Without her by my side nothing felt the same, even if now with my newfound best friend, I was heading towards Hell itself, the pain that I felt from leaving her behind was far greater, knowing that I will never see her again...”

“It seems like the time we have is not sufficient… we will continue the story at a later point. Even if you keep running, there is no way to be fast enough to outrun your past… Until later then.”

I woke up shaking and feeling so much pain from my heart, more than I could have ever felt in my entire life back on Earth. My hands were shaking and I couldn’t calm down no matter what I tried.

Looking at the two beauties sleeping by my side, I realized just how much this ‘dream’ had shook me. Glancing outside the window and judging by the lack of light outside, it probably was still a good chunk of time until morning…

“Who knew I would become this scared to sleep again. What the fuck was with that dream? And why can’t I remember the faces of the people in it!?”

Remembering it vividly, I got out of bed and left the elven hut. Through the story told to me by that voice, it was obvious that it was trying to make me remember something, hinting at the fact that back then we were the same person.

“Slap my ass and call me Freddy! Did I just become Pinocchio and received a freaking conscience? And that story… ugh… I am so confused right now! Didn’t Reaper said that the Earth just randomly appeared out of the nether and Gods were born after humans evolved into sentient beings? What’s up with that Chronos? And that last line before waking up…”

I was 100% sure that I would receive a continuation when sleep will engulf my tired mind once again. The only problem was, that I couldn’t stop shaking, while even more than the trembling of my hands and the longing in my heart, there was an ocean of pure rage inside me ready to erupt at any given moment.

I needed to calm down somehow, but the only way I could think of… brought me to the Warehouse.

[Michael sir! Did something happen?](Random elf no.12)

“Not really… I need to get out for a bit and go for a walk. I can’t seem to sleep. I’ll grab some weapons and see if I can hunt something to tire myself out.”

[Then I will prepare some guards to…]( Random elf no.12)

“Don’t bother the others with my selfishness. Is alright, there aren’t any animals around which could pose a threat. Anyway, I’m going…”

[…understood sir. Please be careful out there!](Random elf no.12)

I nodded and left through the eastern gate, obviously headed towards a specific location, dragging a cart behind me.

“What should I make of you…” – I complained bitterly, seeing the new addition in my Status Page

Name

Michael Corbett

Name

Value

Name

Value

Job Name

Level

Progress

Race

Elf

STR

31

Magic

17

Elf

3

43% (?)

Sex

Male

DEX

26

Charm

17

Age

25

AGI

28

Luck

16

World

Midgard

END

25

Title 'Kyrie'

HP

331/331 (+9.4/sec)

INT

31

Free Attribute Points + 15

MP

262/262(+3.1/sec)

WIS

22

Skill List Name Level Proficiency Identify MAX MAX Blessings Blessing of the World Tree