Between Heaven and Hell

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My light, my life, my happiness, my love. They all died along with beloved, three years ago. But what could I have expected? I’m an angel, he was a demon. It was a forbidden love, one that could never ever be. But alas, I had fallen for a demon.

Zouo had deep yellow eyes, which shimmered in the light. His nut-brown skin and dark brown hair was as soft as silk. And his lips, his lips were pure white and always curved into a smile.

I remember the day when we were torn away from each other. The demon Queen and the angel King had been livid to find one of their kind mingling with their enemies’. As punishment, I was spared, but I had to live with the memory of witnessing my love being murdered. I still remember the day, the memories ran inside my mind like a movie.

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I purr in contentment, as Zouo ran his fingers through my flame-red hair. I was sat between his legs, my head resting on his bare chest. It was still early in the morning; I would still have time to get home before anyone noticed I was gone. Opening my emerald-green eyes, I gaze into familiar gold eyes lovingly. Leaning up, I peck his white lips softly, with my own pink lips.

“I have to go soon,” I say regretfully, while gently stroking his cheek with my hand. “I wish we could be together all the time.” I sigh, as Zouo wraps his arms around me, pulling my body closer to his.

“I know, Ai. I want that too, but it would never be allowed. At least we get to spend some time together, during the night hours. "He whispers, wiggling his thin eyebrows suggestively. Giggling, I slap him on the arm playfully.

“You pervert!” I say through my laughter, tying my knee-length hair up. Pausing, I eye my demon-lover suspiciously; he had the twinkle in his eyes that meant he was up to something.

“You weren’t complaining when I was being perverted last night. In fact, you seemed to love it.” He smirks smugly, as my pale cheeks flare red.

“S-shut up!” I whine, hiding my red face with my hands, feeling totally embarrassed. I shriek, as he picks me up, and twirls me around in his muscular arms. “Hey, put me down! You’re going to make me dizzy! ” I whimper, holding onto him tightly.

Chuckling, he stopped and lifted my legs off of the ground, holding me to him tightly. “I love you Ai,” He murmurs softly, leaving a lingering kiss on my forehead. Suddenly, the bedroom door burst open, guards from both the angel and demon kingdoms spilled in. Following them in, was my father, the King and Zouo’s mother, the Queen.

My father steps forward, his strides long and dangerous. He grips my arm harshly, tearing me away from Zouo. “Father! Let me go, please” I beg, feeling the tears well up in my eyes. “Plea-”  My father silenced me, by smacking me hard across the face, his ice-blue eyes burning with abhorrence.

“Don’t touch her!” Zouo hisses, his long fangs presented in a vicious snarl. He lunges forward, long, sharp claws poised to attack. He gets pulled back and restrained, guards not giving him an inch of space. “Move! Get out of my way!” He roars trying to break free of guardians grip.

Everything went quiet, as Zouo’s mother pads forward, clapping her hands. “Zouo dear, you and your girlfriend really are amusing.” I cringe, as she cackles cruely. It was a horrible sound, it ricocheted around the room. “Really. Did you honestly think you could live happily with an angel?” She laughs again wickedly, her bright red eyes shining.

Neither I nor my darling Zouo said anything. What could we do now that they knew? I screw my eyes shut, as hot tears spille down my cheeks. I swallow down the lump that had started to form in my throat and watched helplessly as Zouo was dragged away.

My eyes wander to the floor, as my father pushes me along the corridors’. I did not know what would happen to me or Zouo, but it wouldn’t be good. When we finally stopped, we were in one of the dungeons in Zouo’s mother’s castle. I tremble, watching in horror as my demon-lover was whipped brutally.

“Stop it! Please! You’re hurting him!” I cried out and rushed to his side, glaring vehemently at anyone that dare try approach us. Cradling Zouo’s head in my hands, I tucked a piece of his dark- brown hair behind a pointed ear. “I love you, please don’t give up.” I plead, running a pale hand over my lovers nut-brown skin.

I gasped, as he gently pushed me away, shaking his head. “No Ai. It’s over; there is nothing that we can do.” He mumbles bitterly, as he was pulled to his feet. “Goodbye, my angel.” He gave me on last smile, before two knights plunge their  twin swords through his chest.

My bright-green eyes widen and I shriek until I couldn’t shriek no more. Crimson blood dripped from his mouth and chest, staining his skin and clothing. I back away, quivering at the sight of his dull, lifeless eyes. “No...no...no...” I whimper, shaking my head, warm tears slipping down my cheeks. “It wasn’t meant to end like this...” I gasp, as I fell to my knees, sobbing into my hands.

I flinch at the sound of the demon-Queens laughter, as Zouo’s corpse was disposed of. How could she, how could she kill her own flesh and blood? I stood on my feet, shaking in anger and grief. I howl in rage, tackling the queen to the floor. My hands gripping her throat tightly, making her choke. “You heartless woman!!” I bark out, banging her head onto the stone floor. “How could you kill your own son!” I screech at her, until my hands were forcefully removed from her neck and I was pulled off of her by a knight.

“Get off of me! Get off me now!” I holler, while struggling against my captors grip, but he just tightened his grasp on my pure-white wings. My cries fell on deaf ears, as I he  began to drag out of the dungeon. But I made sure to glare malevolently at the Queen as I was dragged away.

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It had now been three years exactly, since Zouo died. I had never seen the evil Queen again and I don’t want to either. My father never spoke a word to me since, but that was fine by me. I only need and wanted one person. But he was dead, and he would not be coming back.

Sighing to myself, I pad along the slated roof of the palace. It was the only place I could get some piece. Absently, I ran a hand through my knee-length ginger hair, moving it over my shoulder, as I sat down on the roof. Smiling, I gaze at the moon. It was just as beautiful as Zouo’s smile.

“You haven’t forgotten about me, have you?” A smooth voice whispered into my ear.

I whip my head around so fast; I’m surprised my neck didn’t break. I was speechless, as soon as my green eyes clashed with sparking yellow orbs. “Z-z-Zouo...?” I murmur, not believing what my eyes were showing me.

“It’s me,” He said while smiling, wrapping his arms around me. “I’ve missed you.” I felt my eyes water, as I hugged him back tightly.

“I’ve missed you too...But how did you survive? I saw you die.”  I asked, raising an eyebrow at him.

“Lets just say, I cheated death.” He said, winking at me and I couldn’t help but laugh. He was back and I felt the hole in my heart disappear. “But we can’t stay here, so is it okay if we leave?” Zouo askes, running a hand through my silky hair

I nod, smiling brightly, as he lifts me into his strong arms. I lean up to kiss him on the lips, for the first time in three years and It wouldn’t be the last.