When I Fell...

Chapter 2

Fire and Ice
By Robert Frost

Some say the world will end in fire,
some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough hate
To say that for destruction of ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

We sat down.

I was banished to earth by God. But that was too humiliating to tell so I kept that part a secret.

"I was on earth and I was attacked by a demon. The demon made deep cuts in my stomach. I almost bled out," I said.

"Angels bleed ichor right?" Asked Jessamine.

"Don't you ever read?" Ethan asked with annoyance.

Jessamine rolled her eyes.

"The demon left me on the streets vulnerable. The injuries were far too grave to be healed by my healing abilities because they contained dark magic. A few hours later I sensed a vampire approaching me," I said.

"You were vulnerable enough that the vampire was able to transformed you?" Ethan concluded.

"Yes," I breathed.

"I hate remembering that horrid night," I whispered.

My eyes would have teared up if they could.

"I'll make tea," Jessamine said.

She stood up and left.

Ethan placed his hand on mine. It surprised me because he didn't flinch at my cold temperature.

"Well figure it out somehow and you'll be an angel again," he spoke softly.

"I've tried every thing," I said exhaustedly.

"But you never had our help, we will find a way," Ethan stated firmly.

I nodded and stood.

Just now I took in the grand library. I looked around and saw rows of books. I saw a couple of ladders, with wheels, attached to the books shelves. There was a second floor with more books. And there was a small balcony that overlooked the entire library. The library was made of wood and it was polished.

I walked up to a shelf and pulled out a book and opened it.

"I made mint tea!" Jessamine exclaimed.

She had shed her coat. She wore a red long sleeved v-neck. And she had tied her hair back in a high slick ponytail.

"We also had brownies!" She said.

"Great. You know how I love chocolate," Ethan muttered sarcastically.

"You ate Victoria's brownies!" Jessamine exclaimed.

"But," Ethan started. "Victoria actually knows how to bake."

"You're ungrateful!" Jessamine exclaimed.