Ch.35

Ivy

I walked for what felt like miles, flowers growing around me.

Snow melted and grass quickly grew.

Was I doing this?

No.

I'm not capable of this much strength. Not yet.

I ran a hand through my hair and some of the bright pink strands caught on my hand.

Pink?

I flipped my hair upside and looked at it. Not a spot of brown could be seen. My pale skin had become tanner.

My transition was finished. I was no longer human.

I looked around and the flowers faded out and the world around me turned black.

I could no longer feel the warm rays of sunshine. I could no longer smell the grass and trees.

I blinked a few times and shut my eyes tightly.

I was lost. Fear began overtaking me. I just wanted Paimon. I wanted to feel safe.

I crouched to the ground, realizing I was now nude. Exposed.

I tucked my head into my knees. My mind drifted back to Kratos.

He sacrificed himself for me. I felt warmth on my legs and looked down. Droplets of water had fallen and were now streaming down my bare legs.

Tears.

I wanted to go home.

Paimon

I stomped through God's home and to the front door. I needed air. Room to think freely. Anger coursed through my veins. I didn't feel anger towards anyone, just myself.

I let her go. I left her. I should've stayed.

I bawled my hands, ready to hit something when a pink aura caught my eye. I whipped my head to the side.

A pink haired girl sat nude in the garden.

I unclenched my hands and stalked over to the girl. This shade of pink could only belong to one girl.

My girl.

"Ivy?" I asked, stopping directly in front of her. I crouched down to her level, looking over her.

Her arms and legs were covered in bruises and bites. Her pink hair had drops of blood mixed into the strands.

Kratos?

"Ivy love, are you okay?" I asked and placed a hand on her arm.

She screamed instantly and pushed me back, sending pain throughout my entire body.

"STAY AWAY." She screamed. I opened my eyes, not realizing they were clenched tight. My arm was covered in vines, squeezing tight and growing up my arm.

I didn't hesitate to summon a claw, cutting the vines and myself in the process. I healed quickly.

"Ivy," I called again. She looked up at me this time.

Those beautiful green orbs met mine and water flooded them in seconds.

"Paimon?"