Jax woke up with her thoughts dipped in red. She stood up trying not to disturb Hargul with her movements. The little creature remained still, his thoughts probably of dresses and glitter. She moved to her closet, grabbing out some black underwear, a green blouse, jeans, and a long black jacket that fell mid-thigh. She dressed up leaving the top buttons of her shirt just open enough so that her cross necklace fell across the tops of her breasts. She then popped on her favorite
boots and headed towards the bathroom. She brushed out her hair, then finished off with her teeth. She would have attempted makeup but her face was still to sore. When she walked into the living room, she noted the smell of bacon and eggs, noting that Ophelia had made breakfast. She made herself a plate, looking out the window as she gobbled up the remains of morning meal. A few moments later she saw Ophelia's door open and Roxas walked out. She raised an eyebrow,"
You better have been just sleeping in there Sparky. I may be okay with you dating Ophelia..but I am not going to be okay with you two banging under this roof, and before you say a word. I go to my...partner's home."
She finished her plate and put it in the sink, her heels clicked against the shoddy hardwood as she walked over to her scythe,"
Eat and let's go. Douglas get's pissed if I am late too often."
Roxas woke up and noticed he was in the same clothes as he past out in. He walked over to the mirror and brushed his hair out. He placed his glasses on then walked out to the kitchen to see Jax sitting there. He made up his plate and sat across from her. "
Don't worry nothing happened." He paused for a second then looked up from his plate. "
I told Ophelia everything.." He leaned back and placed his fork on the table
Jax stopped mid step turning to look at him. She paused shutting her eyes and then grabbed her scythe pulling it over her coat,"
I assume she didn't change her mind about you then. I didn't think she would. She likes you. " Jax turned back to look at him, her thoughts hidden behind a smirk,"
Come on, we can talk about it as we walk. I will not miss Morthos' fight, and in all honesty...we have some things to talk about before we get there.." She tightened the scythe on her back, crossing her arms as she leaned against the door,"For starters. Do you have a god?"
Roxas followed Jax, keeping up with her. "
Regardless I probably scared her. And to answer your questions no I do not have a god." He held his bag close to him. "
But I don't know how they would feel about this mask.." He tried to not make a big deal out of it. "
Anything else you'd like to ask?"
Jax headed out, Roxas moving beside her. She shoved her fists in her jacket pockets, curiosity leaking into her voice,"
Hmmm...okay. No god. How did you both trap Ilfrit then? Celti must have had a god behind her. You can't fight darkness without light. There must be something behind the spells." She moved her green eyes over to look over at him,"
Was it just the two of you? If it was that's a lot to put on her shoulders, even if she was S level.."
Roxas laughed at Jax's comment about the "No god." thing. "
Yeah Celti had a god, I don't remember who it was. It might have been sheiva. But there's more to me than you think. Just because I don't hsve a god doesnt mean that I'm useless." He smiled and patted his bag. He wondered what else Jax had to ask. Telling her everything now wouldn't be the best idea in the world. There was power behind his mask that even he didn't understand, but saying that seemed really stupid at the moment so he kept his mouth shut.
Jax nodded, her expression turning slightly rigid, knowing he was hiding things. She eyed the bag, thinking about his mask. Something to do with it perhaps or something else. She was unsure. She knew she wasn't being fair. She hid her own secrets, so she didn't press any further,"
I know you aren't telling me everything which is fine, but if you want help getting rid of him. I am going to need to know more about his prison. and how he was captured..." Finally they arrived at the church and she touched the stone, turning to look at him, her expression serious,"
Before we go in, I am going to tell you why I brought you here. Celti may have told you quite a bit about exorcism, but every god has their own rules, their own demons, their own deadlights. My god is different. He is older than that. He doesn't follow the rules of other gods. It's part of the foundation. " She opened her mouth to continue but stopped, "
Look, I don't talk about him often, and I sure as hell don't like sharing my secrets either, but I am giving you this information in the hopes that you can trust me a little. When you head inside, I have to go with Douglas. I reccomend you head down the corridor opposite of us. You aren't allowed down there but I am sure you can find a way in. I will keep Douglas busy for 15 minutes. When I walk back to wait for me behind the door. Don't ask what's down there or what we are doing because I am not going to tell you."
Roxas nodded and listened. "
You helpped me out a lot yesterday so I think I can trust you." He smiled as he was already excited to be able to sneak in. "
Before we go in though I need to change. This'll be for our own good." He pulled out his fighting clothes and mask and quickly put them on. He didn't put his mask on yet though, he wanted to wait until the doors opened for that. "
I hope it's dark in there because this'll really help." He pointed at his dark clothes. "
Also once we are down there I'll tell you more about his prison."
Jax nodded turning around as he changed. When he was ready she turned back and then opened the doors,"
Okay. I will meet you back here when my...when I'm done. Okay." She headed inside walking over to Douglas thinking of the one thing she knew he would shy away from. Naked boys. She forced naughty angry images of half-naked goblins, elves, mages, and sexy devil boys in her brain. "
Douglas baby! I'm here! I don't have time to talk today. So let's get this shin-dig on the road so that I can get to my new friends fight at SPA! Got it?" He just shook his head,"
JESUS! You come into his home with those thoughts. Jax...please try to be mindful of god..." Jax stuck out her tongue, walking down a corridor, her heels hitting the stone hard,"
I just admire his work. If he didn't want me to look then he shouldn't have provided such beautiful examples. Anyway, I hope you don't mind if my friend hangs out in the pews while we do this." She didn't give him a chance to respond heading towards the familiar room of angels and devils. When they reached the right corridor she stopped stretching, towards the opposite corridor, showing Roxas the way he should go before her and the priest disappeared in their own room.
Once the door opened Roxas placed his mask on and waited for Jax by the door she pointed out. He didn't really like the feel of the church, but that being said he didn't like most churches. He never really believed in a god. Didn't really work out for him to much in the past. After a few minutes, he picked the lock on the door and entered. No one saw him or if they did they didn't care. He closed the door behind him and waited for Jax to arrive.
After about ten minutes Jax came out, her expression exhausted but refreshed. Douglas followed a few minutes later then she stopped whispering something to him. He nodded and headed down the corridor. When the coast was clear she moved to the other room, opening the door and walking in. She nodded to Roxas putting a finger in front of her lips. She smiled, moving over to another door and walking through it. After a few turns and moving up a few stairs they came to a room with a large white line on the door. She paused, her heart rate going up as she stepped forward opening it. She looked over at Roxas urging him to enter first. After he did she entered in after him. She shut the door behind him taking in the room. It would be a startling picture. The walls were covered in latin scripture, written so small from ceiling to floor in a deep reddish brown liquid. Billions of thin red words seared against the candlelight. She looked over at Roxas and spoke very softly,"
Do you feel any different in here?"
Roxas walked into the room and immediately felt rigged. 'The fuck are you doing here?' Ifrit growled. Roxas ignored him then turned to Jax. "
What is this place?" He looked a little off but you wouldn't be able to tell since his mask is on. "
His prison is literally all of me. He is bound to me and my soul. My heart is strong enough to hold him in, but over time it can change. He grows stronger every day and if I can't hold him in I could die while he works his way out of me. Right now we have reached an agreement that he can have a bit more freedom in me, as long as I can use some of his powers." He explained and hoped that she could understand it all.
Jax watched him intensely eyeing his movements. It was hard to tell a change with the mask on. She listened patiently, her thoughts turning inward when he was finished,"
I understand. Thankyou...for trusting me with this....we have to go. Ophelia should have already arrived at SPA and Morthos is waiting as well." She walked over to the wall touching the words and shivering, "
This place is where my parents took me after I had my accident. I wouldn't speak and all I wanted to do was write this crap at home and I wouldn't talk so they decided to bring me to this church. The priests brought me in here and gave me a quill and just let me go at it. It took me three days but I wrote this." She looked over at him,"
Yes I am aware how disgusting this place looks but I am proud of it." She laughed,"It's um a blood contract I made with my god. My declaration so to speak against evil. All exorcists have one. I have a theory that bonding with Ophelia may have brought about the pain. You say your heart is strong enough to hold him, but now you have to share part of it with someone else. I would suggest performing an action or an act of faith in something. You have to compensate somehow to increase your strength." She opened the door and stepped out,"
Oh and by the way, Ophelia doesn't know about this..and I would like to keep it that way. You don't have to choose my god but keep what I said in mind. It may help you in the future." She gave him a tight smile, trying not to show her actual thoughts. She headed out then moved back the way they came remaining silent as they exited the church and headed to SPA.
Roxas just nodded and listend as Jax was talking. "
I'm sorry that happened to you." He said to her. "
You might be right though. I have felt a little different after what happened with Ophelia. But lets get to the fight. We can talk about this later." He started his way to SPA. He just wanted to see Ophelia.
Jax gave a short smile as they made their way to SPA,"
Don't be sorry..it was meant to happen I think. I'm a tough girl. A little bit of blood doesn't scare me." As they made it to SPA she headed in finding Ophelia by the stands. She stopped looking over at Roxas,"
I didn't show you that room to be a show-off. I showed you that room because you need to know that a certain amount of sacrifice is needed to keep your faith and your heart strong. The best advice I can offer at the moment." She waved to Ophelia then headed up,"
Gah..so serious. HEY GIRL! Sorry church ran so long!" She called down to the arena seeing Morthos walking in,"KICK HIS ASS MORTHOS!!!!" She sat on the opposite side of her sister and watched the fight. Her hands started to glow as Morthos was hit. He was strong though, the fireballs exciting as they entered the fight. When he was sent to the ground she gripped the edge of her seat her nails digging into the wood,"
Come on...you can do this!"
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