Day 363

This should be it. The Spire of Draher. Don't worry, my love, I'm coming.

H: Cornelia! Wait for us!

C: Hannah? Ryan, Alex? What are you doing here? I told you not to follow me!

A: And you think we will just stay behind while Keitaro is held captive?

C: YES! He's a demon, for fuck sake.

R: Demon or not I, don't care. You kicked 6 of his brother's asses. What's the difference now?

C: I don't know what kind of traps he has in there. And he has Keitaro. I can't let you get hurt. Just leave.

A: He's our friend! We won't stay behind and watch.

C:... FINE! Just stay behind me.

I transform into my more powerful form. I tried to conserve as much magic as I could for the final fight. Now is the time.

I tried to open the gate but, it was guarded by powerful magic. I can't even lay a finger on it.

C: Stand back. I must destroy the gate.

Each of them takes a step back as the winds around me become stronger.

C: Sadaqum wad.

Overwhelming light blasted at the door, shaking the earth beneath us.

C: What the?!

H: Not even a scratch.

Asmodeus: Do you think I will let you in this easily? This whole place is under protection. All six of my brother's soul and my power is guarding this place. Give up while you still can, and surrender your soul to me.

H: There has to be another way in. Can't you just try something stronger?

C: That was one of the strongest light spells.

A: There must be another way.

Keitaro's scream echoed through the Spire.

A: You will pay for this, you freak!

C:... There is only one thing I can do now.

A: Then do it.

C: Iramiqla rahta. Urmauqla jat.

The five coronation relics appeared floating in front of me. I held the crown in my hand.

H: Cornelia... Keitaro told us about this. He told us you will be infinitely stronger,... but it can cost your life.

I looked at Hannah. She saw the desperation and the fear in my eyes.

C: He is my life.

I kneeled, and I put the crown on my head. I was scared. But if I fail, and die Asmodeus will get my soul. Keitaro will be safe either way.

C: Mother Moon. The time has come. I Cornelia Avexis Moon, shell accept my destiny and live as one of your chosen.

The Moon shined brightly, in the deepest color of silver. The power of the crown. One of the strongest demons in the world, the Forgotten in my body. And the souls of my people and the power it represents. And the lord of nightmares, my father's powers plus the Sea of Chaos. The power of the high priestess. I was scared of what it might do to me.

???: So let it be, my child.

I screamed and cried in agony as the ceremony began. I felt the magic burning in my veins like fire. I thought it was the end. But then I heard his scream again. He was crying in pain.

C: NO! I will not give up. This is not the end. Not until I still stand. I won't anyone else I love die!

A powerful shockwave knocked everyone to the ground when the ritual ended. The pain was over. I rushed to them to see are they were okay.

C: Are you guys ok?

I reached out my hand to Hannah.

H: My but hurts, but other than that, I'm ok. What about you? Not a minute ago, you were screaming in pain.

C: I'm fine now. It was agonizing, but I'm alive.

A: Um. You look a little different.

I look down to check what Alex is talking about. My hair grew and it was not reaching my knees. My white covering dress turned into a single red half top. Tight red skirt with a cut on the side. Red heels. Even my wings turned white but, the edges were golden.

C: I feel a lot different.

R: Try to blast open that door again.

C: Right. Sadaqum wad.

The gate blasted open in a second. The magic was so powerful it destroyed not just the gate but the walls around it as well. The iron gate flew away like it had wings cutting down trees in its path.

C: Note to self. The new form is way too strong.

We entered the Spire of Draher. There were spikes, poisons, and many other traps. But just by looking at them, they were destroyed.

H: Your new form is no joke.

C: I'm trying to get used to it. It's not easy to control, but I think I can manage it.

We arrived at the top. Keitaro was chained to the wall.

C: Asmodeus. Show yourself you, coward.

Asmodeus: I'm here my, darling.

Asmodeus emerged from the shadows. He tried to put up a fight, but it didn't last. I overpowered him in every step.

C: Ramaqla lisalas.

Chains appeared from everywhere. In a matter of seconds, Asmodeus was on the floor, unable to move.

C: This is the end for you. Any last wish?

Asmodeus: Would be so kind and at least spare my pretty face.

C: No. Bahalla dumae.

The fire ignited under him, burning him to death. Nothing is left but ashes. I turned around to see how Keitaro was doing.

C: How is he?

H: Deep wounds. He even cut off his left leg. I don't think he will make it.

C: Let me. I can save him.

Hannah and Alex moved away from Keitaro. I approached him. He was unconscious. Just bearly clinging to life.

C: Adieib malala lishgay. Itayahla haim.

Waters appeared from my fingertips. As the water moved to his wounds, they disappeared. It even fixed his leg up in a matter of seconds.

K: Where... Where am I?

C: With me. Safe.

I hugged him as tight as I could. I couldn't hold my tears back any longer.

K: Why are you crying? You freed me.

C: We have to talk. Guys, can you give us a second?

H: Sure.

K: Your wings changed. You did the ritual, didn't you?

C: I had no choice. Either that or your death.

K: Why did you put your life at risk? You should have let me die...

C: Don't say it. You are my life.

K: Then stay with me. I don't want to forget you. There has to be another way.

C: No God can help us. The Fountain of Life is destroyed. There is no other way.

K: I can't just accept this! I don't want to say goodbye.

C: I know. But this is for the best. I can't risk your life like this again.

K: For the best? IT'S NOT FOR THE BEST! I don't want to lose you.

C: I DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU EITHER! But I don't have any other choice.

K: ...

C: I'm sorry. I will get you home now, ok?

K: Ok...

We all knew what was going to happen now...