BOUND WITH THE DEVIL
1.The Awakening
Serenya (FL, mere human)
*THINKING* Ugh... why do I always end up in cursed places?
Serenya (FL, mere human)
Just one more step and I will prove to myself thos tomb is nothing but old legends.
The ground trembles, the sur glows heavy
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(ALARMED)...What was that?
A deep voice echoes, low and dangerous
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
Who... dares to disturb my slumber?
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(MUTTERING NERVOUSLY) Oh no. no, no , no Tell me I didn't, just---
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
You... broke the seal.
Dark flames surge, a figure emerges — tall, imposing, with burning eyes
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(trying to act brave): …Wow. You’re taller than I expected. And scarier. And—
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(furious): Do you mock me, human? You freed me from centuries of chains. For that… you are mine.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(blurting out): Yours? Ha! More like I tripped over a stupid rock and—oops.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
What?! You… dare speak such insolence?!
(He steps closer, shadows curling around her.)
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(thinking, panicked): Why do I always say the wrong thing?!
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(low growl): You amuse me… yet you will pay for that tongue.
His hand brushes her chin, dark power sparking — half punishment, half claim.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(blushing, stammering): Wh-what kind of punishment is this?!
2.Bound by Shadows
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(thinking): Okay… don’t panic. He’s just some tall, terrifying, ancient devil. Totally fine. Totally. Fine.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
Stop muttering. Your thoughts are loud enough to irritate me.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
Excuse me?! Since when do you get to read my thoughts?
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(smirking): Since you belong to me.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
I don’t belong to anyone! Especially not to a grumpy devil who needs a haircut.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(dark glare): …You have a death wish.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(shrugging): Maybe I do. Not like fear ever kept me alive before.
His expression shifts, surprised for a flicker — her fearlessness unsettles him.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(thinking): This girl… she doesn’t tremble. She challenges. Why?
Serenya (FL, mere human)
Well? Are you going to smite me with your fiery doom-powers, or just keep staring?
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(snaps, shadows coiling): Insolent human! You will learn respect.
Dark chains of smoke wrap around her wrists, pulling her close.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(blushing furiously): H-hey! This is cheating!
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(low, dangerous): This is punishment. You should have kept your silly tongue silent.
Their faces are inches apart, his power radiating like fire. Her heart races — but not from fear.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(thinking): Why… why does it feel like I can’t breathe? Not from terror… but something else…
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(noticing her flush, voice softer for a moment): Foolish girl. You have no idea what danger you’re in.
He releases her suddenly, turning away as if shaken by his own reaction.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(catching her breath, muttering): …Yeah, well… maybe you don’t either.
3.– Shackles and Sparks
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(pacing): So… I’m your slave now. Great. Fantastic. Just what I wanted in life.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(sitting on a stone throne, smirking): You talk too much for someone in chains.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
Oh, excuse me, “Master.” Should I start polishing your claws next?
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(leaning forward): Careful, little flame. I might just make you.
He gestures and the smoky chains tighten, pulling her to her knees. Her glare doesn’t fade.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(gritting her teeth): You think this scares me?
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(low, dangerous): It should.
A heavy silence falls. His crimson eyes burn into hers — but instead of fear, he sees defiance.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(thinking): Why doesn’t she break? Why doesn’t she cry?
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(mocking tone): What’s wrong? Did you expect me to beg? Hate to disappoint you, Your Darkness.
For the first time, his lips twitch — half amused, half enraged. He stands, towering over her.
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
Insolent girl… you will learn.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(mutters): Not in this lifetime.
The shadows around them flicker — unseen by Serenya, but not unnoticed by Vaelith. A faint whisper slithers through the air, a voice neither fully alive nor dead.
Kael' Vareth (Villain)
(whisper, unheard by her): Yes… rebel, little one. Defy him. Each spark of conflict feeds my threads…
Vaelith’s eyes narrow as if sensing something, but it vanishes just as quickly.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(crossing arms): Well? Are you going to keep me locked up here forever?
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(with a sharp smile): Oh no, pet. You’ll walk beside me. So every soul will know you’re mine.
Serenya (FL, mere human)
(blushing furiously): E-excuse me?!
Vaelith (ML, Devil)
(smirking wider): That reaction… finally, a crack in your armor.
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