A Forbidden Love (part III)

And so, time continued on its winding journey and the time of the Gathering was upon the two worlds in a flurry of activity. 1

Our beloved maiden Neve was less than pleased to attend this gala. She sat on her bench staring into the mirror, applying dark makeup to her white features. Angelica knocked softly on the door and stepped into her daughter's room. "Neve, your father and I are flying down to the Gathering a bit early. I should expect you to follow shortly." Neve swiveled around to look at her mother and spoke coldly, " I'll be along in fifteen minutes Mom, i have to finish up in here." Angelica stared into her child's impassive face and sighed. With a quick turn, she left the room to meet her husband.2

Down in the Realm of Hell, Gier was daydreaming on his windowsill when his mother Zorn opened his black door. She was dressed in crimson red silk with black flames licking up her body. Zorn's face showed nothing but ice as she approached her son. "Son, we will be leaving earlier than expected. Your father wishes to prepare himself for the Elders of Heaven." Gier raised his head and spoke in a low, hollow tone, "Fine, I will follow shortly." Zorn said nothing, turned and walked out of the room. Gier sighed and closed his eyes.3

Sound began to fade into the walls of Gier's room and he soon found himself slipping into a sleep. Suddenly, a vision of a white crow flashed before him. The large bird gazed deeply into his eyes and his heart began to pound against his ribs. Those eyes were the color of fire! With an ear splitting cry, the bird soared into the abyss and dove towards Gier's chest. He jerked away from the wall, his face covered in a cold sweat. Walking to his mirror, Gier wiped his hand over his pale face. With a grunt of disgust, he turned and flew out his window to meet his family. 4

It would be a very interesting night for our young ones5