I stand with my love on a small hill, hand in hand, watching as the buildings before us burn to the ground… listening to the screams of torment from inside. I can literally feel the heat of the fires brush against my cheek as the flames lick out to caress the wooden walls and devour the straw roof. Really, the mortals brought this on themselves, they were the ones who refused to move on with the rest of the world, they were the ones who did not want the extra work and thus wouldn’t build with stone.1
So if one was to get technical then I could say that we are doing the world a favour by ridding everybody of these people who refused the change. Change is a great mystery that is brought upon by choice. The mortals wanted to evolve, wanted to move on… and what's after life, but death? 2
I could say that, but I won’t. 3
The reason these huts are burning to the ground, the reason the mortals are dying the most horrific of deaths is simple… and selfish… I want something and if to get it, I have to use a trap then so be it. Sometimes, there is an advantage to having a man at your side, as admittedly, this was his idea. They were good for something, if you looked deep enough and were fortunate to find one with a small semblance of a brain. 4
Rare indeed.5
Eventually, after what felt like hours to me, the screams died down and the hectic running in the streets of the few mortals who managed to escape were silenced. I think all of about three managed to run away over the next hill and disappear into the next village which is a good few miles away. One foolish mortal tried to help people trapped in a certain building, perhaps his wife, his mother, maybe even his children… I care not. 6
The fire was still great and it would be for some time now, it had been fed and it had grown, not even a particularly harsh storm could blow it to a stop, I know this, for I am the one helping it along. I am the one urging it on, feeding it strength but now I can let my baby grow on its own until it eventually dies out. 7
For everything must die eventually.8
Everything but me. 9
“It comes Anéthiel.” My love murmured softly in my ear, his arm slipping around my waist. I glance back down at the burning village and see that, yes, nearly everybody who is going to die has done so, no movements disturb the silence. Following the gaze of the man I love, I see a parting in the storm clouds and a bright light, as if the sun was trying to shine through. He is right, what we are waiting for is indeed on its way.10
“Go then Nathaniel.” I reply coolly, gesturing for him to leave my side. He does as I bid, of course, they always do, but not before pressing a gentle kiss to my lips. An act that never fails to make me smile, for my love would do anything for me, I know that. I also know that he has become a little too cheeky regarding his status at my side. I will kill him when this is over but perhaps I will allow him to have a glimpse of what we both yearn for.11
Just a glimpse. 12
.~†~.13
Ahhhh my sweet, sweet Anéthiel... yes my love… soon ... soon. The smell of smoke was intense as I made my way through the burning flames... I could hear the screams of a young boy as I walked down the village lane... his body writhed in pain as the orange flames licked his legs, burning them to a crisp. 14
He looked up at me with his little eyes, tears flowed down his cheeks and he was screaming. He would have been no more than four years old I guess. I stopped for a moment and looked down at him; he looked into my eyes, pleading with screams of torment... 15
"Stop whining," I smiled and continued on. I could have quite easily ended his torment then and there... but that’s no fun now ... is it? 16
The light was intense ahead. And then I saw her. Oh what a vision. If I wasn't so taken by my beautiful Anéthiel, I could have quite easily fallen under her spell ... if it weren't for the innocence that bathed her pale skin ... in a sickly aura of golden ... she was standing over some remains of what I guess would have been mortals once, tiny diamond crystals fell to the scorched earth from her eyes ... she was in what appeared to be a courtyard ... and not knowing that I was in her presence it would be too late for her to realise that she'd be trapped between the wall and yours truly ... perfect.17
I chose to walk these final steps with the grace of a midnight cat. I wasn't counting on stepping on the burnt bones of a mortal though. The crunch under my foot was enough to send her spinning around, but it was too late ... she was already within my reach.18
I pounced…19
…and had her delicate body embraced close to my chest. She tried to get away, I could feel her straining against my hold, but my will and my power was stronger than this child could ever have dreamed. How I wanted to crush her ... squeeze all the purity and virtue from her shiny heart ... but then she would have been useless to our cause.20
My cause. 21
For soon, there will be no ‘us’ between Anéthiel and myself … soon, there will just be a ‘me’. 22
True, I loved my beautiful Anéthiel with all of my heart but she was a mere woman and there were plenty more where that came from. Plenty more who would submit to me without question, who would not even dare to consider questioning my will and my word. Anéthiel, cold and stunning Anéthiel, she wouldn’t know what hit her. 23
My love was on her way now, I could feel her, and so with one quick movement, I pushed the girl to the floor and held her there with my gaze… and with a foot pressed firmly into her chest.24
© Aimee Lee 200525
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Tainted Whisper28
Author notes
This story was written in collaboration with Tainted Whisper and you will also find the story published on her page .. a new part will be added each day .. thankyou for reading and thankyou Becca it was awesome writing this with you 
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Comments
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thanks for the applause and beautiful comment goddesskevauna .. much appreciated hun big hugs
~Aimee
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Wow! Fascinating story! I know the girl! I know the girl!
I'm gonna read the others just cuz you've her pic here. 
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Thankyou Natsumi for the beautiful comment and applause hun .. big hugs to you hun
~Aimee
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WOW! you both are amazing. I am hooked on this story. I'll read the second part later today cuz I have a contest to judge. Loved it! Splendid.
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this was incredible...the imagery was beatiful....my favourite lines were at the begging where you
flames lick out to caress the wooden walls and devour the straw roof.
i nkow this wasnt the most powerful line but to me this really emphasised the ferocity and cunning nature of the fire...i love umagery like this!!! this was awesome well done aimee and well done Becca! yoyur both great!
xxxxxx
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Thankyou Rob for the applause and the beautiful comment .. very much appreciated .. where have you been?
big hugs
~Aimee
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Wonderful
Bravo.. I... MUST... READ... MORE! Seriously, I can't wait for the next installment. Great work dear.
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Thankyou for the beautiful comment vinillalace, I had awesome fun writing this with Tainted Whisper .. there will be more posted today .. the stories complete and the last part will be posted tomorrow .. big hugs
~Aimee
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This is a very good write, As always you manege to keep me reading, And wanting more,, How the h....... Now if only mu husband could grab my attention this way,Lol. I want more Ammie. Im addicted to your words,Great write hun
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awwww thankyou for taking the time to read it and for the awesome comment steelvenom .. very much appreciated hun
~Aimee
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what an evil end *evil*
I wasn't actually going to read this yet until later, and I stared randomly in the middle...but i just kept reading. Damnit for making this actually interesting!! I have stuff to do!! -
Thankyou Megan for the applause and beautiful comment hun .. very much appreciated .. glad you like it hun .. big hugs .. more tomorrow
~Aimee
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WOW! this is REALLY GOOD! i LOVED it!!!! write more please. post more. i can't wait to see how this story turns out. keep writing, the two of you!
<3 always,
megan
p.s.~ where did you find that picture? it's beatiful!
Edited on May 09, 1:38 p.m. because ''. -
Thankyou Katy .. glad you like it hun .. the next installment will be tomorrow .. they're not long hun .. but it would have been too long for us to post it as a whole .. thanks again for the applause and awesome comment hun big hugs
~Aimee
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Part I of III?!?!?!? Blimey i'll need alot of time to read them all when i get chance. But this was very nicely written... I am beginning to read alot more stories now... and i am impressed with this amiee. Big hugs
Katy
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Thankyou Angel for the beautiful comment .. the second part will be added tomorrow and the third part the following day .. big hugs
~Aimee
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whoAH ! aIMEE this is amazing! now all i have to do is read parts 1 and 2 Love it!
Angel
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hahahaha
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*Looks around all innocently* Wow m'dear, I've never even seen anything like this before! Such a wonderful write! *grins*
- Becca
(I'm cheeky toooo ))
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The first part is the womans thoughts .. then in the second part it is the mans thoughts and actions .. thankyou for the beautiful comment hun .. it will all come together .. but its far too long to post as one story big hugs
~Aimee
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WOW!!! this was amazing...congrats to both of you, this was very, VERY well written. i'm just a tad confused though...i am really tired so maybe tomorrow i will come back and read through this again.
the man and woman in the first section...are they the same as the man and woman in the second?
i need sleep. you don't have to try and unconfuse me. i'll read it again when my brain's working.
i will definitely keep up with this and read.
Sammi
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