RIBBONS & CANDLES
A New Genesis
Snow was falling at an angry rate, and Lilith was sure God was to blame. She expected her lover, Lucifer, the man deemed most evil by all of existence, to arrive at any moment.
Watching the dancing flakes from her secure but opulent prison, Lilith waited with zealous expectation, confident that Lucifer would defy both God and the tremendous odds against him to rescue her from exile.
Their union was forbidden, but Lilith couldn’t understand why. Bringing heaven and hell together could be the beginning of world peace. She was sure that together, their reign would benefit mankind. Her love was pure and honest, and she knew she could calm the rage that had grown in Lucifer over their years of separation, leading to an increase in war, disease, and chaos. She alone could help Lucifer see reason, but would he travel the distance? Would he fight the odds for their sacred love?
Ten thousand miles of nothing but fierce icy winds and torrential snow at temperatures that could freeze even the depths of hell. Could her love guide his path, or would the Ice Angels win the day?
She re-read the note he managed to smuggle to her.
Dearest Lilith, my Love:
The night will not defeat us. Our love will be consummated, and peace on earth will result. Prepare yourself, my love. I’ll arrive at the stroke of midnight, and at dawn, a new genesis begins.
Forever yours,
Lucifer
Lilith bathed in rose-scented water and dressed in a seductive, silky white gown. She tied the ribbon of the gown over her breasts and thought of the moment when Lucifer would pull tenderly at its silkiness, and the dress would fall away, revealing all that was his, and his alone. She longed to have him take her in his arms. As for the fires of hell, Lilith’s touch would neutralize the inferno, and together, their children would rule the world.
The clock sounded the first chime of the midnight hour, and the candles’ flames leapt and grew more substantial. Lilith ran to the window and peered out into the vastness, struggling to catch a glimpse of movement through the blanket of snow. A smile touched her lips. There, in the distance, was Lucifer’s chariot, glowing as brightly as the sun. As he drew ever closer, the thundering hooves of the hell beasts shook the ground, and the spears and arrows of the Ice Angels disintegrated on contact with his flame, leaving a black quagmire of death in his wake.
At the last stroke of midnight, Lucifer arrived, and Lilith threw open the door to receive her Prince. She ran into the night and stopped just inches away from him. Their eyes locked, and without speaking, he reached out and delicately untied the silky ribbon that was hiding her from him. The gown fell to her feet in ashes, and Lucifer embraced his Lilith within a maelstrom of blue flames.
The next morning the headlines read: TRUMP DEFEATS HILLARY
FCA / 500 words
Oh wow! Right from the start I was caught, and had to laugh out loud at the ending! Awesome story!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa!
DeleteLOL - that last line had me actually laughing out loud!!! Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, it was meant to!
DeleteMistress of the Unexpected!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it. Laughed, but did mourn the delusions of Lilith's love.
Thanks! Love is blind!
DeletePoor Lilith, but she should have known better than throw her lot in with the devil. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee! Should've, would've, could've! Didn't! :)
DeleteLilith, Lilith. Did you dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?
ReplyDeleteShe definitely did! :)
Deletehaha had to laugh at the ending. At least she got toasty warm with the devil.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, she did at that!
Delete'Bringing heaven and hell together could be the beginning of world peace.' I loved that line, but when I read the curtain line, I was all agog. Rolling around the floor in hysterical laughter I had to wonder then, do we have Heavenly Hilary and Hellish Trump. Adorable! We need a good laugh to counteract some of that codswallop that passes for news that bombards us from all sides.
ReplyDeleteAwesome entry for Ribbons and Candles! Would have been hellish if you'd missed it, but I see where your inspiration came from.
Much love and thanks for everything! You know what I mean!
Denise x
I'm so glad, we all need a good laugh these days! Such ridiculousness! And, you are very welcome, it's a blast!
DeleteLove the twist at the end. I wonder what else would come out of their forbidden love?
ReplyDeleteStill to be seen!
DeleteHey! You said you were gonna post on Monday, you stinker. But you know how much I love this, and it sounds like everyone else does, too. What can I say? The story's captivating and the ending is laugh-out-loud brilliant. (And you did a great job finding pics to go with it, too!)
ReplyDeleteSorry, something else came up! LOL
DeleteThanks, Susan, you are the best editor ever!
Poor Lilith. If only she hadn't been so naive. Great story. Intense til the end, and then very funny.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, thanks, Toi!
DeleteI felt for Lilith and how strongly she believed their reunion would bring about good things. And that was one memorable ending! Thanks for sharing such an engaging story!
ReplyDeleteHey, Laura, thank you!
DeleteHahaha still laughing at that endline!! Poor Lilith...Absolutely loved this take on the prompt. Beyond brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nila. It was fun to write.
DeleteI have to admit I don't know what to say. The imagery is excellent and the ending plays with mind. The projection or injection of similarities to the U.S. election two years ago is powerful.
ReplyDeleteShalom aleichem,
Pat G
Hey, Pat. Couldn't resist, and with the prompts. I just never know where the inspiration will come from!
DeleteOMG what a great end to this. Was already really pulled into your story. Really enjoyed it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie, this was fun, and a surprise to me too!
DeleteThe imagery is beautiful and the ending is perfect, I mean, thought-provoking, but perfect. Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteHi, Tyrean, thanks!
DeleteThe unexpected end was a scream.
ReplyDeleteGreat story! Thanks, Yolanda!
Thanks, Michelle!
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Thanks for stopping by, Eric!
DeleteSuch an unexpected end. Who would expect that such an out of the world love story would have Hillary & Trump play a part in it.
ReplyDeleteYou just never know! :) Thanks, Bernadette!
DeleteAha, so that's what caused all this turmoil and dissension in the world. Lillith and Lucifer. Do you think a spell might change all that? Hope your Christmas is merry!
ReplyDeleteI always wondered where Lucifer learnt that golf-swing - or didn't. What a twisted and clever tale.
ReplyDeleteLol; not sure which headline would have been the bigger disaster. Nicely done Yolanda. Lilith and Lucifer is a hell of a Romance :)
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