Luckily, the Gods had smiled on these two, Tenshi and Akuma. They managed to get to the car just in the nick of time and were now cruising down the road.

Even after having left the church, they found themselves gossiping about the crazy events that just took place.

“Man, what the hell was that guy on about?” Tenshi thought aloud, not focusing on the road in the slightest. “I knew church guys were desperate for followers, but that. Man, he's different”

“Especially when he grabbed his cane and casted his spell on you.” Akuma added, the two beginning to laugh.

“So why did you want to go there anyways?”

Such a question wasn’t sudden at all, and honestly a part of Akuma knew it was coming. But he still couldn’t help the natural tears known as sweat from drizzling down his fingers. Just was he supposed to tell his brother? That he had sights from a strange dream about an angel? Absolutely out of the question. So as most people would in such a situation, he thought of the best lie he could muster at the time. “Uhm... My friend wanted me to convert so I decided to check it out.” A cunning lie, I know… Absolutely dogshit, what idiot would believe that?!

“I agree on the converting part, but that pope was a terrible example.” Oh… this one. “And also…” He went, an awkward sweat coming down his cheek. “You don’t have any friends.”

“……………..”

“……………..”

“E-Enough about that.” Akuma exclaimed, a hint of embarrassment beginning to seep in. “I say we go to the Burger Queen over there.”

“You got Burger Queen money? Cause I’m broke as hell.”

“Don’t lie to me. I know you have some dollars on you.”

“That doesn't mean I’m trying to spend them on you! But whatever, I’m starving too so let's go eat, on me.”

***

The exterior of the restaurant was mostly clear windows for walls with a few gray slate pillars between each window, a black smooth roof and a vast sign on the very top that said “Burger Queen”. Walking inside you would see white cushion seats with long marble tables to the left, and red chairs with brown and red tables to the right.

Straight ahead you would be met with the cashier front with an enormous menu on the wall behind them. Though this was the layout of the restaurant, what you would have noticed first was the line long enough to make you forget you were hungry.

“Damn, we're gonna starve before it’s our time to order.” Tenshi let out as he witnessed the massive line before us. Akuma sighed as if it were his way of agreeing. “By the way, you wouldn't happen to have told that crazy pope our address or anything like that right?”

“Of course not. What do you take me for, a moron?”

“Something like that.”

The line moved up faster than they expected, and now it was time to order. They were greeted by a cute female cashier that wore, short, blonde hair that she wore in pigtails, and she was of course wearing the black and red striped Burger Queen uniform. “Hello, welcome to Burger Queen, what can I get you today?” The cashier greeted them, with a voice of warmth and silk.

They were no strangers to fast food jobs, so they knew that she was faking that smile. All the same it created a peaceful and chirpy mood in the restaurant.

Maybe it was because he was a fat bastard by heart or some weird sense of big brother leadership, but Tenshi, who had originally turned down his brother’s offer to get some food, was the first to make his order. “I’ll take the ‘double cheeseburger deluxe combo’ with a large drink.” he ordered.

“Alright… By the way, we're having a special promotion on ice cream. Buy a small one for half price and you get two. Would you like to try it?”

“Sure, I’ll take the vanilla flavor.” Tenshi answered.

“Coming right up, Sir… And what can I get you?” she asked as her gaze switched to Akuma.

“Let me get the ‘Double Nerd burger Combo’ with a medium drink. Hearing the name of his burger leaving his tongue, he now realized the outrageous meal that he just ordered. All the same this was his go-to, and he’d be damned to switch it up.

“Your ice-cream?” The cashier asked to clarify.

“Oh umm… lemme get the cookies and cream.”

“OK. And will that be all?” My, her voice was chirpy. It’s a wonder she had the energy to be this polite. Maybe, just maybe she wasn’t faking.

“Yeah.” Tenshi and Akuma answered in unison.

“Can I get a name for your order?”

“Tiryns.” They once again answered in unison.

“That's a pretty unique name…” she remarked as she giggled. “…Ok, your total is $23.45. Would you like to round it up to $24 and donate the difference to the Child Cancer association?”

“Why of course.” Akuma answered with a bright smile, knowing damn well that wasn’t his card. Tenshi gave a deathlike glare that spoke volumes. But I mean, what could he say? No? Then he would look like a monster. And no one likes monsters. Especially the ones that walk in human form.

After paying she gave them their cups for drinks and informed the two that she would call their name when the meal was ready.

Haven found the first seat possible, the two sat as if finally able to relax. Tenshi in particular let out a mighty sigh as he complained, “Man, I got so many assignments I need to do. I really need to stop procrastinating.”

“Y’know. There’s a difference between procrastination and simply being a bum.”

It might be of importance to note that Tenshi indeed went to school, online to be specific, just that he has zero ambition for it and would rather spend his time training.

Choosing to ignore his brother’s rude claim, he went on, “It’s really packed full in here. Maybe it’s rush hour or something.” as he looked around. “Maybe we’ll see cult mania around here.”

“I hope not. Leaving this food behind would be a shame.”

“Hell yeah it would. Especially since I already paid for it.”

Maybe it was out of boredom waiting for their food, but Akuma found his gaze drifting around in all sorts of places. The first thing he noticed was the happy couple that walked through the door. On the left was a young woman who had short twin tails. Her outfit of choice was some blue jean shorts, a white top, and white slides. The young man was on the right and had a curly afro. He wore some basic white jeans pants, a red shirt with a black skull print at the center and white sneakers.

(Must be nice!) He thought with jealousy, as the couple reminded him of Alice.

The second thing his gaze wandered to, was the big family sitting by the window. There were 6 kids and two adults. It’s fair to assume they must’ve been the mother and father. Strangely, he cared more about how happy the family seemed to notice their outfits or distinct characteristics. He was especially touched by the innocence of the child between them. They looked to be about 3 years of age, and she was nipping on a little slice of apple. The whole family had big goofy smiles on their faces.

“Tiryns!” a male cashier shouted, to get our attention.

“Guess that's our queue.” Tenshi informed Akuma, getting up to get their order. Akuma chose to watch, remaining seated, and being as bored as he was, he found himself counting down with each step Tenshi took.

(5, 4…)

He was almost there, just a handful of steps away.

(…3, 2…)

He could almost smell the nerd burger that he was about to devour.

Until suddenly…

(…1)

*KABOOOM!!!

Everything was reduced to cinders.