The Last Fire Phoenix - completed

Chapter seven

Marcus cannot believed what he hears. "sir are you telling me that the person I was seeking had just got up and left one night?” asked Marcus not bothering to hid his distress. the old man nod his head. Marcus sighed and thank the old man for his time. He then drag himself back to his inn where he slept through the whole morning. Cain approaches the inn around noon he got off his horse and tie it to the wooden pole. He went up to the inn and show them a painting of Marcus. “He’s in room four.” says the inn keeper. Cain thank the man. Then make his way up the stairs. Marcus was about to go out when the door to his room opened. He turned around surprise to see Cain standing there. “Cain what are you doings here?” he asked. Instead of answering Marcus, Cain pull out his sword and pointed it at Marcus. “I have order to kill you.” Cain said in a cold voice. Marcus could not believed his ears. “What is this about?” he asked Calmly. Cain stare Marcus in the eyes and repeated what he said earlier to Marcus once more. “Who order you to kill me?” ask Marcus. “The demon king” answer Cain. “It is better for you to die in my hand then to die in the hand of another.” Cain added

“Marcus! move aside!” Shouted a voice from behind Cain. Cain turned around and find himself face to face with a tall boy with green hair, blue eyes. “Anthony!’ utter Marcus in surprise when he realized who the voice belongs to. Anthony turned to Marcus with a grin. “don’t worry Marcus your prince is here to save you.” Anthony said cheerfully. Marcus give Anthony a big smile and told him to stop with his nonsense. Cain did not like what he saw. Angrily he charge at Anthony blinded by jealousy that he was over taken by Anthony who swiftly move to the side and slashed his left shoulder. Before knocking him to the ground. Anthony raise his sword with the intention of killing Cain but was stop by Marcus who throw himself in front of Cain. “Get away from him Marcus he is a demon he needs to be killed.” Say Anthony. Marcus shake his head. “No I cannot let you kill him even if he is a demon.” seeing the look on Marcus face, Anthony let out a sigh and lowered his sword. He put it away. Then he walked up to Marcus took his hand and pull him away from Cain he then led him to the door. “Anthony what are you doing?” ask Marcus. “We are going to escape silly before that demon call for help” Anthony said. Marcus turned and looked at Cain one more time. “Good by.” he says. When Marcus left he left with a sadden look a look that Cain would never forget.

Anthony still holding on to Marcus hand led him out of the inn. They bought a horse and rode off to the next village. “Anthony tell me why what are you doings here and how did you fine me?” demand Marcus as they rode on their horse. Anthony stop and scratch his head as he try to come up with a good lie to tell Marcus. “I’m waiting.” Marcus said impatiently. “Well the thing is the elder had asked me to followed you.” Anthony lie. “Anthony if you are going to lie to me at least think up of a better lie then that.” Marcus remark with a head shake. “How can you tell that I am lying?” ask Anthony. “You have a bad habit of scratching your head when you try to come up with a lie." Comment Marcus. “Damn.” mutter Anthony. “So are you going to tell me the truths are what?” ask Marcus. “Alright I left the mountain without permission from the elder.” Confess Anthony. “When?” ask Marcus. “I left the same day you did and have been secretly following you for the passed weeks.” Anthony answer timidly hoping to god that Marcus is not going to kill him. Marcus calmly smile at Anthony and told him that he will kill him later. Then he urged his horse forward and rode ahead of Anthony. “Stupid Anthony.” he mumble as he thought about the trouble he went through looking for the stupid prince alone when he could have used his help.

Cain silently rode on his horse lost in his own thought. He was angry at himself for loosing control over his feeling. He failed his mission and that had anger his demon king and now here he is riding along the dark muddy road with the person he cannot stand to be around with. “Cain why are you so quiet?” ask the man riding besides him. “I am contemplating about my mistake if you must know, Gareth!” Cain said gruffly. “Every body made mistake Cain, you just have to learn to accept it and move on.” Gareth comment. “Well I am not like you mister take it easy.” Cain remark. Then he urged his horse forward and rode ahead. Gareth chuckled and shake his head at Cain. It was night by the time they reached the next village. Cain did not waste anytime. He went searching for Marcus right away. As for Gareth he went to the village brothel.

Anthony and Marcus walked side by side dragging their tired feet making their way back to their room. Marcus let out a long sigh and look up into the sky. "Where the hells are you, you stupid lost prince.” he mumble. Anthony turned to Marcus. “You know what I think, I think that the prince is dead.” remark Anthony. “Anthony I am not in the mood to listen to your stupid opinion.” Comment Marcus. “Its not stupid its the truth think about it, Marcus you had been searching for him for about a month already and still no signed of him.” Marcus interrupted Anthony before he could finished. “Look Anthony just because we cannot find him it does not automatically mean that he is dead.” Comment Marcus. Anthony cross his arms and pout. Marcus find it so adorable that he reached out and ruffle his hair. He chuckled. Then his eyes widen. Leaning against the pole with his arms cross at the building behind Anthony was Cain. He was glaring at him with a look of disapproval. “Anthony do you mind going to the inn first there is something else I need to do?” Marcus ask softly. “I do not mind” answer Anthony. Marcus gave Anthony a smile and slowly walked toward Cain.

“Cain.” said Marcus as he approached him. “Are you here to kill me Cain?” he asked. Cain shook his head. “I am not the one to kill you this time.” Answer Cain. “Who is the lucky person that gets to kill me.” Marcus ask calmly. “Gareth.” answer Cain. Marcus smile. “I am glad that it is not you. You look so tormented last time. I thought for sure that you would have been kill for failing to kill me back then.” comment Marcus. “So you have heard about the demon king and how he kill those that fail him.” Remarked Cain. Then he reached out and pull the boy into his arms. “Cain lets go get drunk and forget about everything.” Comment Marcus. “that’s the best thing I heard all day.” remark Cain. The two of them walked hand in hand heading to the nearest bar.

“Marcus where the hells are you?’ Anthony mumble as he searched for his friend. He had been searching for three hours and still no sign of Marcus. He stopped and lean against a pole. He began thinking of many reasons why he cannot find Marcus and one of them was of Marcus leaving the village without him. Then he shook his head. Marcus would never do that. He is his best friend. They grew up together. Anthony thought was interrupted when a Man bump into him and rudely walked away without apologising. "Hey you should not you apologize for bumping into people." he yell out to the man. “Why should I apology to someone who was standing in the middle of people path.” remark the man. “I was not standing in the middle of any ones path if you were not drunk then you will see that you are the one in the wrong you stupid old man.” Anthony yell angrily. Stupid old man did that boy just called him that.

Gareth spun around and strode toward the boy. “Who are you calling an old man. I will have you know that I am only two hundred years old.” Gareth say angrily. Anthony step closer to the man and stare up at his face. Gareth eyes widen in surprise. The boy was so cute too cute for word. That is what Gareth thought until the boy opened his mouth. “You know for a two hundred year old demon you look pretty old to me, old man.” Comment Anthony. Gareth glared down at the boy. Cute or not the boy insulted him and that mean that he will have to be killed. “You should not frown too much that will only make you look older, old man.” Anthony remark with a big grin on his face. then he walked away. “The next time I see you I am going to kill you boy.” Gareth shouted angrily. He will definitely make the boy pay for insulting him.


At noon the next day Marcus and Anthony walked out of the inn and went straight to their horses. “Marcus where were you last night?” Anthony asked. “At a bar getting drunk.” answer Marcus. “Getting drunk, Marcus you do not drink.” Remarked Anthony. “I do now.” replied Marcus with a smiled as he hope on his horse. Anthony did not know how to respond to that so he just quietly hop on his horse.

When they rode out of the stable they were stop by Cain and Gareth. “Marcus that demon is here to kill you again, and this time he brought that old man with him.” Anthony said as he point his finger at Gareth. “Who are you calling an old man you brat.” Gareth snap angrily at the boy. Cain was surprise to see Gareth loose his composer. “Gareth you met that boy before.” He asked. “I met him last night.” Gareth Answer. Then he nudge his horse forward. “You over there I have order to take you alive.” Gareth yell out to Marcus. “I thought we are here to kill him?” Cain asked in surprise. “The demon king changes his mind. He says something about getting a playmate for his phoenix boy.” answer Gareth. Cain was relief to hear this since he did not want Marcus to die. “So what do you say boy either you come with me willing are I will have to take you by forced.” Gareth demand in a firm voice. “I will only go with you if you help me find the person I am looking for.” Say Marcus. Gareth contemplate for a bit. “All right I will give you one week to find this person but I will need to hold your friend there as a collateral.” Marcus nod his head to show that he understood. Gareth turned to Cain. “Cain you will help him look for this person.” Cain nods his head.


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Alexis look through all the clothes that was brought before him. He sighed and look up. “Why do you keep bringing me woman clothes, worst of all they are all transparent." He demanded. “I am sorry but I was order to only bring you woman clothes.” Explain the maid. What the hell is wrong with that demon does he enjoy seeing him in such clothes Alexis thought as he toss the clothes aside. He turned to the maid and told her to take the clothes and burned it, all of it. The maid quickly gather up all the dresses and rush out of the room. Jude walked in to tell him that his lord had summoned him to his chamber tonight. Alexis smile and nod his head he walked up to the door and slam it shut. Jude sighed and called out for the guard. He hates having to knocked down the recently new door. But Alexis was leaving him no choice. Two minutes later Jude had Alexis drag out of his room and brought before his demon lord.

Val smile in amusement as Alexis was shoved into his bedchamber. Alexis glared viciously at the man before him. "Come here Alexis its no used wasting time.” Val demanded as he pat the side of the bed. Alexis refused. Val sighed. "I believed that we had been through this same routine about five to six times already do not you get tired of it." Ask Val. “Never!” answer Alexis angrily. “If you want me in your bed you will have to tie me up first for I will not come to you willingly.” Alexis added without putting too much thought into what he had just said. “That could be arrange.” Val said with a smirk. Alexis eyes widen “you would not dare.” Val smirk. “oh I would.” said Val. One hour later Alexis find himself naked and tie to the bed. A clothe was stuff in his mouth to keep him quiet as Val thrust into him over and over again, until he came deep inside him. Val pull out of the boy and went to clean himself. Jude knocked on the door and wait pateintly for his lord to answer. Val went to answer the door with a towel on. “What do you want Jude?” Val demanded. Jude stood on tip toe and whisper into his lords ear. “A spy that is interesting Jude. Why don’t you go down to the village and fine out who this spy is.” Order Val. “I will go immediately my lord.” Val nod his head and closed the door.

Jude was not happy to find himself tie up lying on a cold dirty wooden floor. How the hell did he end up like this all he remembers was going back to his room to get ready to go down to the village when something hard hit him at the back of his neck knocking him unconscious. The sound of the door opened and closed got his attention he roll to the other side and stare up at the person responsible for putting him in this position. Cole smile coldly at the boy. He bent down and grab the boy hair tightly in a fist and roughly pull his head down so that they could be eye to eye. Jude shudder in fear the man eyes was so cold. This man would kill him without hesitation. He had no doubt about it, all he could do is pray that this man doesn’t kill him. “Jude is it?” Cole asked coldly. Jude nods his head. “Well Jude, you are going to pay for what you put my fiance through.” jude gave the man a puzzle look. Cole chuckled coldly at the boy. “Alexis is my fiance, came here to pay him a visit, imagine my surprise to see him tie up and taken against his well by your lord.” Jude eyes widen, he is doom, he is going to be killed by this man. Cole lean downed and whisper into the boy ears. "I will make you experience the same thing Alexis experience.” Cole said Coldly.

Jude screamed and kicked as Cole tear his clothes to shred. "Shut up!” Cole ordered. Then he slap the boy hard across the cheek. Jude continue to struggle and scream even after he was slap hard on the face. Annoyed at the boy screaming Cole punch him in the stomached knocking the boy unconscious. He stood up removed his clothes then he bent down and nudge the boy legs apart he position himself in front of Jude opening. He glances up at the boy first before ramming himself into the boy tight opening. He thrust in and out of the unconscious boy hard and fast over and over again until he came inside the boy calling out Alexis name. when he was done with the boy he puts his clothes back on and walked out the door.

“Where’s Jude?” Alexis asked at the dinner table. He found it strange that the boy was not here having dinner with them like usually. "He is running an errand for me he will not be back for a while." Val said as he reached for his glass of wine. He sipped it and place it back in its original spot. “Can I asked you something?” Alexis asked. Val nods his head. “Why is Jude so anxious to please you?” Alexis asked. "He is anxious to please me because he want’s to pay me back for saving his life.” Val answer. “Some how I find that hard to believed.” comment Alexis. “Really, tell me is it because I am a demon that you find it hard to believed that I am capable of saving lives?” Val asked with a hint of amusement in his voice. Alexis shakes his head. “I already know that there are good demons and bad demons. Just as there are good humans and bad humans. I would not judge you of incapable of saving a life just because you are a demon. Now if you would excused me I would like to go to bed.” said Alexis. “I grant you permission to be excused.” Val said with a smile.


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Maya sip the soup from the spoon in his hand. The servant that the demon king order to look after him, reached over and wipe the drip away from the side of his mouth. He smiled and thank the boy. How are you feeling?” the demon king asked when he step into the room. Maya nods his head and put the spoon down. The servant quietly took the bowl of unfinished soup away. "If you are here to drink my blood I am too weak for that." Comment Maya as he fluff his pillowed. Then he puts behind him and smile at how good his back feel. “I am not here for your blood Maya. I am here for another reason.” The demon king said before he sat down on the edge of the bed. Maya frown wondering what is it this time that the demon king is after from him. “I want to know why you changed into your second form.” the demon king demanded.

Maya have no idea what the demon king is talking about. He gave him a puzzle look. “What are you talking about, what second form?” He asked innocently. "You really do not know what I am talking about?” asked the demon king. Maya nods his head. "Then you do not remember throwing your self at me and kissing me of your own freewill." The demon king cannot help teased the boy a bit. Maya face turned all red. “Why would I kissed you I do not even like you.” remarked Maya. "I find that hard to believed." comment the demon king. Then he got up and left. Maya pull the cover over his head and cursed the demon king for making such lie about him.

Alistair was on his way to fetched the doctor for Dan when the demon king emerged out of the phoenix boy room with a smile on his face. Alistair had never seen the demon king smiled before some how he find it a little strange. He wondered what the boy did to be able to make the demon king smiled like that. "Alistair where are you heading." asked the demon king when he spotted Alistair. "I am on my way to fetched a doctor for Dan he have not been feeling well." answer Alistair. “When he gets better I want to see him.” command the demon king in a firm voice. Alistair nods his head and went to fetch the doctor.