Falling for Redemption: Love & Punishment
CHAPTER 2 (REINCARNATION)
Einer is transported to the Heavenly Council, finding himself in a grand, ethereal chamber. The floor beneath him is made of polished white marble tiles that gleam under a soft, radiant light, with intricate gold accents woven into each tile, creating delicate celestial patterns. The walls rise high, their white and gold surfaces exuding a timeless elegance. At the far end of the room, towering columns reach up to a dome overhead, where a vast mural of the heavens is painted in shimmering hues. Everything in the room is pristine, ordered, and filled with a serene, powerful energy.
As Einer stands in the center, he appears unimpressed, gazing around with a look of mild boredom, as though he’s been here before. From the distance, a figure begins to emerge—a tall angel with golden armor and a serene, yet stern expression. His wings are folded behind him, and his presence radiates a quiet authority. As he approaches, his face grows visibly displeased.
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Smiling faintly*
It’s been a while, hasn’t it, old friend? Back at it again, causing misery and destruction.
*He sighs, clearly unamused by Einer’s behavior*
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Ignoring the comment, with a teasing smirk*
You look… a bit gay.
Einer bursts into mocking laughter, his voice echoing around the chamber. Ael’s expression shifts from calm to utterly confused.
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Dumbfounded*
W-what!? What do you mean, you rotten apple!
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Gesturing at Ael’s polished armor and robe-like attire*
With all those accessories and that pearly white robe that looks like a dress… what else am I supposed to think?
*He continues laughing*
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Embarrassed, annoyed*
Shut it!
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Rolling his eyes*
Anyway, let’s cut to the chase. Why did you bring me here?
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Crossing his arms, voice laced with disappointment*
What else do you think you were brought here for? You’re destroying Euposia.
This whole ‘taking over Euposia, spreading destruction’ thing? The upper heads don’t like it..
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Casually cleaning his ear with his pinky finger, entirely unbothered*
And what’s that got to do with me? Does it look like I give a f*ck about what they think?
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Arms still crossed, exasperated*
You don’t. But I do! Do you know how annoying it is to hear the celestial bells ringing for days?!
Like an endless alarm clock. That old man Caelum kept calling for help!
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Shrugging, a lazy smirk on his face*
Not my problem. Don’t involve me in your b*llsh*t!
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Glaring, throwing his hands up in frustration*
You’re the one creating my b*llsh*t!
The two stare each other down, Ael’s calm demeanor cracking under Einer’s relentless mockery and indifference.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Clicks his tongue clearly annoyed*
Tsk.
Ael clearing his throat, fixing his posture, and regaining his composure.
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
The heavens have come to a solution.
*His tone is now calm, almost too calm*
You’ll be reincarnated.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Eyes widening in disbelief*
What?! What the f*ck do you mean, reincarnated?! I didn’t even die!
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*With a smug yet serene look*
It doesn’t matter. What the upper heads say is absolute. You can’t go against it.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Glaring defiantly*
Does it look like I give a f*ck about what they say?! They don’t control me!”
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Smiling calmly, as if he’s been waiting for this moment*
You will be reincarnated into a modern world… as a cat.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Scoffing and crossing his arms*
I’m not going anywhere! And what do you mean a cat?!
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Unfazed, continuing with an air of satisfaction*
Yes, a cat. In this life, you will be given a chance to redeem yourself. During your punishment, you must seek… love.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Rolling his eyes and scoffing, clearly outraged*
Love? ...What kind of bullcr*p is that!?
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Calmly, with a slight smirk*
You’ll also need to keep your emotions under control. Yes, you’ll have the ability to transform back into a human, but emotions like stress, anger, frustration, and rage will trigger it. You’ll need to hide this blend in without letting it take over.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Raising an eyebrow, completely unbothered*
And why should I care about?
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Shrugging*
Well, that depends on the human who becomes your owner. Who knows? Maybe they’ll show you off to a rich mad scientist who’d love a chance to conduct some… experiments on a talking cat.
*He gives a nonchalant shrug*
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
Then I’ll just k*ll them both...
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Smiling slyly*
Yeah, about that… You’ll only have about five percent of your original power.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Staring in shock*
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
W̯ͤ̾ͣ͝Hͥ̽ͣ̃̔A̷͙ͭͫ̕T̨̨̨͈͈͈͗̌ͥ͗̌ͥ͗̌ͥ!?
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Leaning in, enjoying the look of frustration on Einer’s face*
We wouldn’t want you going around killing people now, would we? Remember, this isn’t just punishment it’s a chance to.......improve yourself.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Rolling his eyes, muttering under his breath*
This is absolute bullsh*t..
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Smiling serenely*
Think of it as an opportunity. If you want your power back, you’ll have to learn control… and maybe even a little kindness.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
Kindness my a*s
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Smiling with a serene finality*
Exactly the kind you need, Einer. Maybe in this new life, you’ll come to understand what you’ve always scorned. And until you do, your punishment remains.
Einer clenches his fists, a furious, but ultimately helpless expression crossing his face as he realizes he may have no way out of this divine punishment.
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Smirking slightly*
I’ll be watching over you. Let’s just say I’ll be your… guardian angel. Watching your every move.
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*With a mocking glare*
What a creep. No, I’m definitely convinced you’re gay.
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
Ael taken aback, stammering as his face flushes in embarrassment.
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
W-what?! What is wrong with you!?
* He gestures in exasperation, throwing his hands up and pointing at Einer*
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
I'm not into men! You, you rotten apple!
EINER DEMON KING (ML)
*Remaining completely unbothered, giving Ael a deadpan look*
AEL ANGEL ( ML OLD FRIEND)
*Sighing, trying to regain his composure*
Whatever, let’s just get this over with.
Without another word, Ael raises his hand, and a golden beam descends from above, shining down over Einer. The light is blinding, enveloping him completely as he feels his form shifting and twisting. He scowls, momentarily blinded, and when the light finally fades, he finds himself in a strange new setting.
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