The Other 'Derics'

Deric seemed to have returned to normal after that minor episode. But he still had that weird smile on his face. Just a glance at it gave people Goosebumps. Kaden silently peered at him. 'Are you the same Deric I know... Deric is that you or...'

"Is there something on my face?" Deric said with a wide smile.

Kaden shook his head. "Nothing...."

"I guessed so. I believe you understand what's going on," Deric gave him a knowing look. He crawled closer to him and held his chin. "You know Kaden, you think you are a good friend of Deric but do you know you are the reason I am here."

With a small fist size dagger, Kaden tried to stab him but the 'Deric' gripped his hand and glared into his eyes.

"Kaden, you killed Deric. If you had been a little patient and let him stay in that stupid dungeon, he would have still been here," Deric whispered with his brows raised.

Hearing this something in Kaden broke.... "You... liar!! Deric is not dead. He is here. You are just a pest inside him,"

"Oh, am I? Then come on kill me," he grabbed Kaden's hand and brought it over to his neck. "Come on, I am waiting."

Kaden's hand shook. "N—no.... I really will... I will kill you,"

"Yeah, do that, then Deric's body will fully be mine... what a sweet deal right?" he gave him a devilish smile.

Kaden pulled his hands away and threw the dagger far. "Why are you doing this? Deric did not deserve this..."

"What do you mean? Deric is the one who called me here. Wasn't he the one who cried, 'god, please help me. Please come to my rescue' Every day?" Deric mocked a praying posture.

"You are no god; you are a vile, vile demon. You spawn of the devil, how dare you claim yourself to be the god," Kaden said, biting his teeth.

Deric pouted. "Aww come on, you don't have to be so mean. I am a god, but I am a god of destruction. Can you understand? As you said my purpose here.... well its special. I am here to get my fiancé." He said with a mysterious smirk.

A crazy look swam through his eyes as he thought about Nyx. Suddenly his eyes went black and the smile turned down into a frown. "But that bitch got pregnant with another man. Can you feel me? I was a pissed man. I of course had her killed. But this guy here." He pointed to himself. "He didn't like it at all. Without listening to me, he ran over here to save her soul. Poor guy, he lost his memory the moment he got in this body with me. Tsk, its little boring without him."

"You are talking about Deric? He knows nothing about your fiancé let go of him. Please, I beg of you. I would do anything," he knelt down and bowed deeply. "I will even serve you as you wish... please let him go,"

Deric glanced down with a thoughtful look on his face. He lifted his leg and placed it on his head. "What can you pitiful human soul do for this god, huh? Your promise is so empty,"

Kaden lifted his head with tears rolling down. "Please, I will do anything. Let go of Deric... you can even have my body. Anything..."

"hmmmmm you are just a street rat though. I need this body to achieve my purpose. Beside my Nyx is closer to Deric than you think."

Suddenly a small golden light flashed, and Deric's facial expression changed. He held Kaden's shoulders tightly and peered into his eyes. "Your name is Kaden, right? You listen to me. Don't let this devil hurt Eru Or else I would make sure you won't have an afterlife."

"Deric, is that you?.." Kaden looked up with hope. But the stranger in front of him had a regal look as he peered down at him. Not malicious, but he did not have the kindness he had seen in the real Kaden. "Who are 'you'?"

'Deric' sighed. "Listen, I don't have time. I am the actual god. The one in my body.... he is.... just forget about that. Don't forget to keep your promise. Eru must be kept safe. Whatever you do, keep him safe."

Kaden stood up tiredly. It looked like there were at least two creatures inside Deric's body, both claiming to be a god. "Why should I, huh? Since you care so much about that kid, I will go and slid his throat right now. What do you say? You give me no orders, demon. Give Deric back, or I will hunt don everyone of your loved ones." he strongly said. If begging and crying didn't work, then he had to only use other measures.

The other demon was searching for his fiancé, which is his weak point, as for this new one it cared for Eru. He wanted to strike down anything these things cared about. Only this way can he bring back Deric.

"don't even think about it human...you don't know the dire thing that will happen if you do....if Eru dies this world ceases to exist." The guy said tiredly.

"You think I would believe your bullshit. I will kill him!!" Kaden shouted aloud.

'Deric' rushed to him and gripped his neck. Another one of his hand gently placed on his forehead. A golden light seeped into Kaden's eyes.

It was the power of vision. He showed him what would happen when Eru dies.

The golden light showed Kaden what happened eighteen years ago to Eru. When he was just a baby. How he was torn to pieces. Just after that, the world ceased to exit. It was like it was on pause button.

'Deric' removed his hands. "Do you understand now, human? Do you want to kill this realm?"

"I—I .... This has to be a lie... this...."

"This world is one of Eru's creating. He is the core. The movement he dies, everything here dies, including your dear Deric." The Deric whispered.

The last time it happen, Eru was just a baby. This entire realm stopped for a second. It was almost like all the worlds with Eru's soul were made just for her. The gods panicked. They never expected the extent of Nyx's power before and killed her.

Even her soul fragment was so strong to create a realm, with a living being of its own, just to strengthen itself. It was like she was growing parts of her body in each of her world. This world was her, and she was this world.

If she died,... this realm stops.

Last time when Eru was killed, he panicked and gave the go to push back time for her. She was successfully born in an age where she can survive the catastrophe.

After all, these worlds were there just to strengthen her with different trials. This world was the trial of love....

'Deric' worriedly glanced at the sky. "I hope she does not get her heart hurt again,"