Incubus - Chapter Nine

When Michael had gone with me back to Earth, I found a new life worth living by myself. Lucifer wanted me to come running to him because my life was in turmoil but I wouldn't give him the pleasure. I went to a local apartment complex and put in an application. The problem was, they needed my mother and father's names. They were both dead and I couldn't use their names. I instead went to a hotel and rented a room. Once I had rented the room, I went to my parents apartment and got all my personal belongings. The porshe was something I wanted rid of so I wrote a letter to Casbell and left the keys under the seat. I also left the letter in the seat:

Dear Casbell;
You can have them all. I'm done and I'm through. Don't come after me and do not bother calling me. I don't want anything to do with you any longer. I forgive you in my heart for all your lies and deceit but I am still angry you didn't bother telling me about any of it. Here is the car you gave me and the ring. If, for some reason you have any of my possessions, leave them at my parents apartment and I will get them. Again I'm sorry but I can't live like this. I'm trying to find the light in life. Forever.

Anastasia King.

Michael helped me put my furniture in storage. After I was done with that I went to school on the third day and made up what work I had missed. During lunch I was eating by myself when Casbell came in. I saw him at first and my heart sunk into my stomach. I tried to ignore him, even though I knew he was walking towards me. He came over and dropped some keys in front of me, "I bought you an apartment. I know you know about me and the others but if you have forgiven me, please let it in your heart that I will always love you. If you want to come home, I've left the key on the other key chain. And also know that your car is in storage anytime you need it. Nothing has changed in my heart about you, Ana...but know that I have to live."

I looked up at him, "I know you have to live, Casey but that is no reason to cheat on me...and worse...not tell me. You make me sick. I don't want the apartment, I don't want the car, and I don't want you." I got up suddenly feeling my stomach churn. I threw my plate away and left school for the rest of the day. I went to the park and sat down on a picnic table. Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder, "You shouldn't hold it against him for him having to live the way he does. God is the only one given way to judge."

I nodded and sighed, "Yeah I know. I'm sorry to judge so hastily, but for real, I don't think he's going to change, Michael. I just can't do it...I can forgive him but I won't take him back." Michael nodded and sat down beside me. We sat there silent and oblivious to the world until Michael stiffened. I saw this immediately and then he turned in the direction behind us. Lucifer came strolling up, "Ana...and who is this? Ah, hello Michael! It has been too long since we've seen each other last. How have you been?"

Michael stepped up in front of me. Suddenly a sword appeared in his right hand. He looked at Lucifer, "Do not play coy, Lucifer. I am not here to talk about things that have happened in the past. Why are you here? Let me ask the questions."

Lucifer sighed and crossed his arms. He snapped his fingers and I appeared right beside him. He had me by the arm and looked at Michael, "What have I always wanted? Casbell abandoned her so now its my fair game to take over what he doesn't claim anymore." I felt like a piece of meat. I wasn't for sale and I tried with all my heart to call Michael to my side but he didn't hear me. I later found out because angels cannot hear the calls of a demon. Once Lucifer had me back in Hell he used me more than once.

He called me to him for dinner one evening and I sat at the table more depressed than I had ever been. If the devil has ever worked on anyone's soul it was mine. He looked at me and patted his lap, "Come Ana. Quit moping around and come, sit in my lap."

I rolled my eyes and sat still. I didn't want to be anywhere near him. I shook my head, "I suddenly lost my appetite. I'm going to my room." I got up and walked down the long hallway to my room. I slammed the door and locked it. I knew he could get in if he wanted to. I kneeled by the bed and bowed my head, "Dearest Heavenly Father, I am a sinner and I don't deserve your grace but father I am asking you now for help. I don't want to be in this personal hell any longer. I don't want the devil stepping on my toes any longer. I want to go home. I don't want to be here. Please send Michael back. I need you, and I give everything...my burdens and my cares over to you dear lord."

As if Hell has burst open, a light entered the room. Suddenly Michael was there beside me, clad only in his armor and with sword. He looked down at me, "I told you God answers prayers." He smiled at me and I ran and hugged him. He held me momentarily before letting go, "Come, we must get out of here before Lucifer finds my presence here."

I nodded and we beamed up out of Hell. I will never forget the screams I heard come from Lucifer as we ascended back onto Earth. After that I felt lighter and more free. No matter how much Lucifer tempted me with the depression, I was home free. I was never looking back on the negativity in my life.

I returned to school the next day and Michael had enrolled with me. Under the name Michael Angelos he has gotten his name which was not even suspicious to anyone at our school. Michael was not my boyfriend not a lover. He was more than that, he was my guardian angel. At lunchtime, Michael sat with me eating when Casbell came up to us, "Ana I need to talk with you."

I smiled and got up my heart healed of any past mistake he might have made with me, "Sure!" Michael smiled at me as I left. When I was at Casbell's table he looked at me, "Ana who is that guy?"

I shrugged, "Why should it matter? We're no longer together, Casbell. I forgive you for what you done but I can't forget it. I cannot afford to make the same mistakes twice." He nodded and shrugged. "So you are saying that it's officially over? You won't give me a second chance?"

I sighed. "I don't believe I will..." I walked away after that. You might think this is the end of the tale, but it's only the beginning. I had let my Incubus go...