RaylineInside of the dream, I was waiting outside of the large double-door entrance. There I found myself realizing that Cole was showing me his memories again. I could hear voices in the room as I fidgeted endlessly with the small envelope in my hand.“Why are you interrupting? This is a very important meeting,” says a familiar voice, and there is a moment of silence.“I'm sorry, sir, but there is a boy who wishes to see you... He claims to be your son.”There was a long silence, and I took a deep breath.“I'm sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, but I think we should reschedule our meeting,” the voice finally answers.“Of course.”From inside came the sound of shuffling footsteps, and I stiffened as the door opened. Two adults came out of the room, their eyes meeting mine for a moment, well that was basically Cole, and following behind them, I could recognize that it was Taylor. He was neatly dressed and looked much younger. He gave me a curious look as he passed by, but he didn't say a word.
Rayline"Ready?" Jesse asked, and I nodded.Jesse placed his hands over my eyes and started muttering in another language. There was a rush of energy that seemed to flow through my body, and when I opened my eyes, I wasn't seeing through my own eyes, but rather seeing myself through Jesse's eyes. I blinked, and then all of a sudden came back to my body."Are you okay?" he asked."Yeah." I blinked a few times, still in a daze."I'll turn it on when the meeting starts.""Okay," I just nodded. "Where is Taylor anyway?""He will meet us there with his father.""Oh..." I guess it made sense that his father would be there. It would look weird if he came with Jesse and Cole's father instead of his own. Part of me began to wonder what Taylor's relationship with his parents was like. It can't be the same as Jesse and his father, considering how Taylor has a lot of freedom, plus he is allowed to be friends with Cole.Not long after, I snapped out of my trance and turned to Cole. "If you feel so
RaylineTheir father came to two large doors, and he glanced at the two of them before pushing the doors open. They walked straight into a meeting room. There was a large table in the center with six people seated. Some looked human, while others had various animal-like features. One of them had wolf-like eyes and claws on his fingertips, while another had long, bird-like claws, and another had skin so pale and sunken that he could be mistaken for a corpse. There was one that looked like a snake, the corner of its mouth stretched out abnormally wide, as well as a woman who was probably the most stunning creature I had ever seen, and her bright green eyes met Cole's for a moment before she looked away.His father sits at the head of the table while Cole follows behind Jesse, who leans against the back wall to watch. My gaze then fell on Taylor across the room, who was standing still like the other two, and I saw Jesse and him make eye contact with a nod."Welcome back," Harvey starts t
RaylineSilence fell over the room, the shocked expressions of many of them visible."Apologize, my lord, I did not know you had two sons.""As many as that." He glanced at Taylor's father again, and I vaguely remembered that only a few knew of Cole's existence. After all, their families were very close. Or maybe it was because Taylor's family was there when Cole showed up. "And I'm sure they both have some things they want to ask you, as well as your son." He gestured to Taylor's father, and the other six glanced at the three of them.Cole sucked in a breath before stepping forward as Jesse followed behind him, and they stood at the end of the table."I wish I could ask one of you if you have ever given your powers to help a lower-class demon cast a demonic rune or heard of one doing so."There was an awkward silence for a moment as everyone stared into Cole's red eyes."Has anyone ever cast a spell for one? I have not heard of such a thing in centuries," the pale one spoke up."Yes.
RaylineAll of a sudden I heard a loud crash, and Jesse's head jerked to the side as a cry of pain echoed throughout the room. The snake-like man's arm is broken in half, the bone splitting like a twig, and he is clutching it through gritted teeth. At first, I thought that it was Cole, but he stood there with his eyes wide open like Jesse, and then I realized that Harvey was sitting upright, with his eyes turning red."Apologize." His stern voice echoes in the room, and all the other members watch in silence. "Don't look down on the dead. You of all people should know that, Leonardo." The man whimpered in response. "Now, apologize.""...Forgive me, my lord.""Not for me." The man's head slowly lifted and his eyes trembled. "For my son." He then looked at Cole and glared at him, gritting his teeth. One more strike and the man screamed. His arm broke in the second place, and I could see Cole's red eyes darting between the man and his father. "I said, apologize!" Harvey said in a ster
Cole While walking down the corridor, Asmodeus, or "As", as she adamantly wanted me to call her, claimed that it was too grandiose while waving her hand to open the portal, and she ushered me to enter first. At first, I hesitated before stepping into the black void. To my surprise, it turned out that I was stepping into a mortal world. My body was instantly hit by a wave of pure energy, and my horns and claws shrank as my eyes returned to their original dark brown color. I sighed as Asmodeus walked behind me. "So, is this how you normally look?" she asked as she tilted her head, and I nodded, making her look me up and down. "Your aura here is very impressive." I let out a hum as I stared at her. "And this is what you look like?" Her upper lip twitched. "I take many different forms. This one is my personal favorite." I raised both my eyebrows as I turned around, and when I realized that we were in a house, I frowned. "Why are we here?" "Can you heal diseases?" she asked, not payi
Rayline Today is my first day at college. Yes, that's right, I, Rayline Hale, am now officially a college student. Just a few months ago, I celebrated my 18th birthday with my parents and my best friend. A month ago, when I walked through the gates of this college for the first time, I felt an unstoppable mix of excitement and anxiety. I knew this was the beginning of a new adventure in my life. High school was in the past, and now I was entering a new chapter. My day began with mixed emotions. In a panic, I shuffled my desk and quickly grabbed the books and pencils I needed. Then I checked myself in the mirror, hoping my hair wasn't too messy. Satisfied with my appearance, I quickly slung my college bag over my shoulder and hurried down the stairs to the front door. "Mom, I'm leaving now!" I called as I made my way to the kitchen counter, where my mother was busy working on her laptop. "All right, honey! Take care!" I heard my mom's warm reply, but she continued to work on her l
With my heart pounding, I waited for Nicolas to turn the corner and leave me alone. I tried to take a deep breath to calm the last of my nerves. But as I looked across the field, I saw Cole Spencer coming toward me. I immediately looked down, trying not to make eye contact with him as I stood there. I wondered if he was coming over to ask me why I was looking at him so strangely. But before I could prepare myself, he was already standing in front of me. I looked at him slowly until I found him looking at me, and I swallowed. He was tall, and even more handsome from up close. "You're in the way," he said bluntly. "What?" I blinked a few times. "You're blocking the door," he said, and I turned my head to see that he was actually standing right at the entrance to the building. "Oh," I said as I stepped aside. "Sorry." He gave me one last look, and I swear there was a flash of orange in his eyes as he pulled the door open and walked inside without saying anything. Nicolas told me tha