Loyalty and love surpass blood, norm and reason when what is desired isn't always what one would expect.
Kevin and Balthazar go on a mission to New Orleans because they got news that the 'Devil' was in town. The original family or what's left of it, are in for a noxious bolt from the blue.
"If you aren't an angel made of light or demon consumed by darkness... Wait. Don't tell me, I can guess."
He was nervous but thought he had nothing to lose. Maybe he was wrong.
No one understood why it was that the strongest archangel rebelled against his kind or cared so much for humans, mainly one named Alex Lannon. Perhaps, it had to do with him being 'the chosen one' unless that was just the justification Michael and others told themselves.
He wouldn't let her die alone, not again.
"I would do anything for you. In this or any other life."
"Tomorrow you won't remember. I will pretend this never happened. That is my gift. You will be immortal and I, forgotten."
"No mercy, no ideology, no emotions. That would be my code if I paid for this, I don't. Nor will I ever pay those of the Elite."
"Our story, it can't end like this... you hear me?"
"You once said the monster in me could check the one in you. I just need you to know how sorry I am to know that because mine seems to be broken beyond repair." This is a rape fic. 'non-con'/its aftermath and other dubious material.
Blood dripped slowly down the side of his face as his tears hit the asphalt and he looked at the baby in his arms while he whispered the words "I can't" like a mantra.
Can I sacrifice everything I symbolize for the sake of my happiness? No, but I can for his.
It runs in their blood, self-sacrifice.
"Claim my heart and gain virtue, earn my mind… all I will ever want is you."
"I have waited a thousand years for you."
"Great. If I'm not a martyr, I'm a coward. I just love the hole you've dug for me. Hey would you like to piss on it while you're at it, brother."
"If I tell you to not do something, I expect you heed my command."
"Can't sleep so I'm going out. Want to tag along?"
"It's fair, ill-advised but tempting and I'm not in a position to judge."