SCARLETT (Kiss From The Darkness)
Chapter 36

I saw Roland running towards me. No, I don't want Roland to get fire from my body. I faintly heard the screams of Leda, Erick and Damon calling my name. But their voices sounded faint in my ears.

Maybe my body will burn and turn into dust. Maybe this is when my life will end. At least I've told Roland that I love him, so I can leave this world feeling calm.

Suddenly I felt the fire in my body go out. My body collapsed to the floor and I was drowning. I felt as if my energy was being sucked out.

I felt Roland hug my body while calling my name.

"Scarlett, hang on" he whispered in my ear.

I saw it as if I was crying. Is Roland crying over me? No, don't cry because of me, I screamed in my heart. Even to speak it feels like I can't.

I felt the presence of Damon beside me.

"Scarlett, hang on" he said in a hoarse voice.

Perhaps he was also feeling the sadness that Roland felt. Why do I always make those closest to me feel so much sadness? I felt my tears drip in the corner of my eye.

"Don't cry, I know you must be fine" Roland said as he touched my cheek.

Roland held me to his chest. Yes, I heard the sound of her heartbeat that I liked so much. I leaned my cheek in a relaxed manner on his chest. It makes me feel safe. If this really is going to be the end of my life, at least I die in the arms of the person I love the most.

"Scarlett, we promise to go home together" Roland whispered in a choked tone.

Yes, I remember my promise. I'm going home with Roland and with my friends.

"Don't leave me," this time Roland's voice was mixed with sobs in my ears.

I tried to open my eyes and stare at her while trying to shake her weakly so she wouldn't cry.

"Don't leave me" she whispered between sobs.

I felt my tears running down my cheeks.

"Roland, I love you" I whispered weakly.

"I know," whispered Roland.

I smiled weakly.

"Scarlett, don't think about giving up so soon!" Damon's voice seemed to wake me up.

I felt Damon holding my hand so firmly.

Yeah, I can't give up. I'm the Goddess, where maybe I'll give up so soon. I have sworn to save my loved ones. I'm not giving up!

I clenched my hand trying to restore my strength.

"Vampires as old as you won't be able to survive such pain" the Dark God said.

I smiled weakly while looking at him.

"I'm not going to die here!" I said in a weak voice.

"I am moved to see your fiery spirit" the Dark God said, laughing in a mocking tone.

I grit my teeth. I won't give up so soon!

I glanced at Leda and Erick who were still tied to the pole above the altar. I have sworn to save them and I will keep my promise!

I swallowed with difficulty. When was the last time I drank? Maybe I need blood now. But whose blood? I don't carry a blood bag from home.

I looked into Roland's eyes. He was looking at my face and seemed to understand what my body needed.

I looked out of the corner of my eye as the Dark God walked towards Leda and Erick.

Roland took advantage of the moment, he brought his neck to my lips and told me to drink.

No, I can't possibly hurt Roland. I shook my head at him.

Roland grabbed a dagger from the belt on his waist and suddenly he injured his inner arm. I saw blood flowing from his wound. Without asking for my approval, Roland placed his wound on my lips and held it on my lips so I could drink from there.

He held my head so I wouldn't run away.

"Drink, you need strength in order to save us" he said softly.

I had no choice but to obey his wishes. I took a sip of Roland's blood. I closed my eyes enjoying the essence of Roland's body. His energy flows into my body. I felt Roland's various emotions as if they hit me in the head.

This is the first time I have felt. This time I not only felt the blood and the flow of energy entering my body but also all the emotions and feelings coming from within Roland's soul also flowing into my mind. How did this happen?

I could feel how Roland looked at me. How his soul always gets stirred up by the feeling of love when it is near me. His soul is bound to my soul.

I could even see his mind as if it was protected by a protective shield from the compulsions. This guy has a privilege. Maybe this is why my composition had no effect on him when I first met him.

I felt my body get back in shape after a few gulps. I removed Roland's hand from my lips and distanced his hand. I looked into his eyes. Yeah, he loves me so much. I'll take her home with me.

I grabbed Roland's dagger and threw it right at the Dark God. He stopped his steps in surprise. He turned and looked at me.

Now I stand with my body facing him. The Dark God looked towards his chest where the dagger I threw was stuck there.

He turned back to me with a look of wrath.

"How dare you!" His shouting.

"You can't hurt the immortals!" I reminded him.

"I am the Dark God, I have the right to do anything!" Wrathful shouting.

I stood facing him and challenged him.

"Don't you forget the ancient rule that the Dark God should not attack innocent immortal beings?" I said it in a threatening tone.

"Don't expect you to intimidate me!" He spoke with a trembling voice that tried to cover him up.

"Literally, you've attacked me and attacked them!" I said it while pointing towards Leda and Erick.

The Dark God did not reply and looked at me with a burning fury in his eyes.

"You will lose your throne soon!" my word.

"Shut up!" He pointed the fireball at me.

I moved so fast to avoid his attack. I felt my body become much stronger than before. Is this because of Roland's blood, I thought to myself.

"You have broken the rules and the oath!" I said with a challenging face.

"Omong empty!" His screams.

"Surely the Lifesaver will come and take you to Hell. Your throne will be replaced by another!" This time I said it by raising the corner of my lips to make him even more intimidated.

"No way!" Frustrating screams.

The Dark God, whose real name is Vladimir, is power hungry. He was always afraid of his throne being taken by his brother. He was sworn not to attack innocent immortals. If he breaks the oath, his throne will be replaced.

I used this momentum to make her even more frightened.

"Now you will lose your throne. You are no longer the God of Darkness" I said with a mocking smile.

"NOOOO!" His roar.

Suddenly it exploded into dust. The ancient oath that bound him had destroyed him. He ate his vow. In the past he swore with his life would not attack innocent immortal beings. This time the oath had taken him.

We stared at the dust of the Dark God that was lying on the stone floor.

I immediately ran towards Leda and Erick and removed the rope that was tying them.

Leda and Erick immediately grabbed me when they were both free. Leda was crying in my arms.

"So I was so scared" said Leda.

I laughed at him, I understood what he was trying to say. He was afraid of losing me.

Roland and Damon walked towards us.

"How do we get home?" Damon asked curiously towards me.

I grabbed into my pocket and took the small trumpet that the werewolves gave me. I showed it to Leda. He looks gasp.

"How do you have it?" Leda asked with widened eyes.

"Aldrin gave it to me" I said.

Leda nodded towards me.

The five of us gathered together hand in hand. Yeah, we're going home. I blew that trumpet once.