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The Church's Grim

Chapter 4 The Witch and the Goblin.

Word Count: 3464    |    Released on: 21/03/2023

ngs like sleep, and food. My stomach growled at the idea of food. I rolled out of bed and stretched. I looked down at the rug which Fenrir

I ran out of my

n a chair. He wore a small pair of glasses which sat upon a sharp pointed nose. He was barely three feet tall. He had a tiny black top hat on his h

nrir." I growled as I slid t

stroom. We mean no harm. Now come, Join us." A l

nd across her chest. She sat with her legs crossed, and one swayed with impatience. She wore a sleeveless black laced dress with frills. It was extravagant. She had a large pointy hat with a large brim on her head. Gorgeous fiery red hair cascaded d

e and introduce yourself." The green man slammed his utensil onto the w

or letting Fenrir outside. Why are you two in our

arily turned my back towards the woman and the green man. I took the opportunity to grab a small sharp kn

itnessed the sky opened and a large ball of fire fall out of it. We felt the earth s

of the scythe that was sittin

and what do you

jumped down from the chair while ho

hope that breakfast will make up for us entering without permis

pson said weirdly. His long pointy nose

rang out through the village. It was different

up boy." Agatha got up out of her seat in a flash and flicke

" She said her smile turned sour, and she hid i

I had gotten lost in my self-hatred when ano

him. I will kill you." I said seething

et him outside." She fanned

no luck. I turned and ran out of the house. I was about to head towards the village when another footstep rocked the ground, and another loud roar rang out. I looked up in amazement. A gi

" I screamed at the top of my

s direction and the ground began to shake more rapidly. The beast was racing towards us. It was quickly coming into view. It was terrif

s running out of time to look for Fenrir.

ht "Is that what Impson meant?

me until I heard Fenrir howl out. It sounded like

continue. I dug my feet into the ground and launched myself in the direction of the demon. I was jumping more than running. My strides were so power

o head into the graveyard and see what happened. I hoped that if we

I made my way towards it. I felt my throat swelling up and my eyes were softening their ducts. I knew exactly what this was. I walked around the face and lo

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ere streaming down my face, and it was all I c

er I made is gone and this new gravestone is here." Blue smoke flowed softly out of the shimmer of t

. I was embarrassed to admi

perished. It also states the following. Forgi

braced myself and grabbed the scythe, I dug my feet deep into the ground and wrapped my hands around the handle of the silver scythe. I turned to run

will never be able to wield me, let alone li

spruce tree out of the ground. I think I am strong

ter and replied. "It takes more

he to lift ever so slightly from the ground. For a split second

ehemoth roared. A loud roar from

ed with a thud and skid across the grass and dirt flung into the air. The demon had kicked him. Pa

emanate from the weapon. A thick blue smoke enveloped my arm a

I barely caught a glimpse of his smile as I dug

" Behemoth roared as I tried to force th

The demon's hand alone was larger than my body. The blow sent me soaring though the graveyard. I flew until I crashed through a large stone wall. It exp

ould it be any different in death?" I thought. A deep sadn

Fenrir was in position, and he was ready to attack the demon. I took a deep breath and ran easily to the stunning handle of the scythe. I felt the deep

and I took a deep breath. I pulled Behemoth closer and steadied my stance. I remem

ld say. It would often refer to him making me stand during

nic. I heard a snicker, and I looked up behind me. On the roof of the Church sat the witch from earlier. She sat

t they sounded like poison in my ears. Her taunts deepened

lt the wood splinter behind me. I was surprised that I did not crash through the wood like I had with the stone

She wasted her precious magic on

h and grip the handle. I ran as fast as I could and leapt in

d of the demon. Its face twisted in pain, and it let out a blood curdlin

ant. He slashed with his claws and a deep gash opened on the demon's chest. The demon roared. Fenrir ran around it and jumped onto its back. Fenrir bit down on the nape of the creature

Behemoth down and pulled my bow from my

ed to pull the arrow out. I heard a squishing sound as the demon pulled

th tightly and the blue smoke enveloped my arm. A small sy

flash of light exploded out of the demon through cracks that began to form in its skin. It let out one final roar before it erupted into a handful of t

e scythe up to them!

into the scythe. In and out of focus in the shimmer of the blade. Unfamiliar faces smiled. They looked relieved as they floated past on an invisible cur

rell Larsen." Behemoth nodded i

mes and Behemoths words. Agatha calle

was going to have to step in." She la

awkward exchange of g

rim." I praised Fenrir. I placed Behemoth on

Behemoth." I made sure to tel

he wall. Fenrir followed in next to me. He made his way towards the green man and sat down. Fenrir began licking himself and if mending bruise

real danger. So do not be ma

thing here?" I asked.

ys hunting for human souls." She replied. Impson spoke up

strongly." He spoke. He

in my house earlier?" I asked. I sighed and felt relief w

the bottom of her dress and slowly pulled her hands up. She revealed more and more skin as she raised the skirt above her thigh. I blushed and tried to look away, but my pubescent mind had my eyes locked on her fingers. A black leather book interrupted my daydream as it came into view. It had a silver pentagram im

her voice was more serious now. I lo

s pockets. His head was that of a grey and white owl. A large beak sat where his mouth should be. He had two amber eyes. Two la

rubbed the scar on her face as she spoke. She flipped to

magical ability." Impson replied. He was swing

ay from the demon in the orb. The sight of him filled m

o purgatory. How Lucifer stole my sister a

tly at the mention of their meeting. I nes

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