“i’ve told you before. i don’t need your help.” i continued gathering my things, despite the protests of the creature in my window.

“you don’t understand, boy,” he growled. “this journey will be your undoing. you will perish alone. you need my help. i know that land better than any being. it is mine after all.”

“i don’t care! you’ve caused enough problems in my life! the drugs, the stealing, marissa. i’ve had enough. now get the hell out of my house!” i walked to the window and slammed it, the creature sulking backwards. i turned back around and was suddenly face to face with the devil.

“i don’t care what kind of trouble you’ve had in your sad little life or how big of a pity party you throw. i am coming with you whether you like it or not. you dying is not in my favor.”

“then who the hell’s favor is it in?” i yelled.

“you know who’s! you dying will cut me off from the world. and then all of hell will break loose. literally. so, it’s your choice. destroy the world as you know it because you were being a stubborn baby, or swallow your pride and let me come with you.”

i thought about my options. obviously i didn’t want to destroy the entire world, but i really hated this guy. he had completely ruined my life. but, i had to do the selfless thing. i’ve been selfish enough in my life.

“fine. let’s go to hell.”