Chapter 143 - Thomas And Sophie Pt 5

As Thomas and Sophie followed Pooch through the ruined city, the darkness felt alive. Pooch moved fast, slipping between shadows so quietly that if they weren't watching him closely, they would've lost him completely. "Master, hurry," Pooch whispered. "We can't be seen by anyone."Thomas leaned in. "Pooch… how do you sneak around like that?" Pooch didn't slow down. "It's my job. Master Lucifer trained us, the pooches, in stealth. We exist only to gather information for him."Thomas exhaled. "So that's how Lucifer is always a step ahead.""Yes, master." "You don't have to call me master," Thomas said. "Just call me Thomas." "Yes, master". Thomas sighed. "Damn it, Pooch." "Sorry… I must get used to calling my master by name. "Sophie smirked behind them.They reached the city's edge, where the forest swallowed the ruins. Sophie asked, "Where are we going?"Pooch pointed ahead. "The Blind Sisters. Around this time, they perform rituals in the woods, Master." Sophie smiled. "Just call me Sophie."Pooch nodded and darted into the trees. Thomas and Sophie followed, running nearly a mile before Pooch suddenly stopped. Sophie whispered, "Why'd you stop?"Pooch squinted into the darkness. "I can't see well… I don't want to get too close. If the Blind Sisters sense me, they'll be curious on why im close by and they may attack."Thomas stepped beside him. "You know them?" Pooch hesitated. "Yes… I know them."Sophie crossed her arms. "Good. Then you can get closer."Thomas nodded. "Exactly." Pooch trembled. "Master… the Blind Sisters won't let you near them. They commit sacrifices, they "Thomas raised a hand. Pooch fell silent."I know you're afraid," Thomas said softly. "Maybe not for yourself… but for us. And I respect that. Not many people or demons care about my safety." He looked ahead, eyes burning with determination."But the ones who do? The ones who love me? I'll fight an army for them." Pooch felt something warm ignite in his chest and thought "this human I can feel the truth in his words" a fire burned inside of Pooch he'd never felt before. A fire that burned away fear. "Master…" Pooch whispered. "I will try."And for the first time in his life, Pooch felt confidence.