The end of a miracle

I had the contact revised, and kicked him out of the room. My power was slowly flowing back into me, but it would still be about two hours before I could claim Bea's soul.

“So...wanna watch a movie?”

Bea didn't seem to enjoy my humor. “I pass.”

“Wanna try kill me then? I'm still fairly weak at the moment.”

Bea chuckled at that. “What would that accomplish? All that would provide me with is a one day extension. Clinging to life like that is quite beneath me.”

I smiled. “You are really something else.”

“Of course I am. Tell me, Femto. How are my chances?”

“Of becoming a devil?” I sighed. “Not very big. Maybe a million to one? Frankly, when it happens its more like a glitch in the system.”

Bea cackled. “I like these odds. I'm the witch of miracles after all. This is nothing. I will punish you properly once I am a devil.”

Bea was surprisingly calm as we waited. We spend the time mostly reminiscing about the past, eating and taking a bath.

Once the time had arrived, I engulfed Bea in the black void. What now follows would only concern us and I wanted as much privacy as possibly.

“So, that's it, huh?”

“Yeah.” I stared at Bea. Even in this form, the resemblance was remarkable. Truly befitting of a miracle. A part deep within me screamed but I pushed it down. My path was clear ever since that day.

“Femto”, Bea started with a shaky voice. “Was this truly all...everything....all these 10 years. Just for this?”

“Afraid so”, I answered. “It wasn't all bad. For what its worth I enjoyed my time with you. Just not as much as I enjoy your soul.”

I managed to make Bea smile. “Will it hurt?”

“No”, I answered. “Yeah, some of my victims screamed, but for you it will be just like going to sleep.”

“Will I dream, Femto?”

“Yes”, I lied. “A wonderful dream for all eternity.”

“That sounds nice.” Bea closed her eyes and hugged me “I regret nothing, meeting you was the best thing that ever happened to me. I...I am ready, my friend.”

I gave a small nod and hugged her back. Then I started the procedure.

Bea's body began to glow as her soul was condensed. Slowly it faded until the only thing left was a tiny, brightly shining sphere about the size of a marble.

It was stunningly beautiful. That was the lifeforce of a Level 3 Magician. And the soul that will allow me to become a Rank 3 Devil.

I stared at it for a while, before finally grabbing and slowly imbuing it in my chest. The souls warmth spreading through my body as Bea dissipated completely. At this point it was already clear that she wouldn’t walk the same path I did. Of course. That was only natural.

After all miracles don't happen twice.