Earth and Shadow (read desc)

The Walking Undead

"What would you like to do now?" I asked.
"I'm not sure.."
"Then do you want to go on a walk?"
Rain smiled.
"Sure!"
We walked together, enjoying the nice weather. I looked at him, and I started wondering.
"I'm curious, how old are you?"
"20,000, what about you?"
"Technically I am the same age as when I died, but its impossible to tell how old I am now. The Abyss makes it difficult to keep track of time. Honestly, I didn't expect you to be so old, no offense."
Rain chuckled.
"Well, elves live for a long time, and in Lysteria our years go in thousands."
"That's pretty amazing." I smiled, and I meant it too.
"Yeah it is, but its always a long time before your birthday."
"I bet, when I died I was around 321, which would be 321,000 if I lived in your land."
Rain thought about it for a bit then nodded.
"Yeah, you would."
"To other angels and demons I am just 21 though."
"Only 21?" he looked at me.
"Yeah, I know, its crazy. Then again that was before I died for who knows how long."
"Oh..."
I looked at him carefully, he seemed almost disappointed. And curious too.
"I can tell your curious, so how about this. You can ask me any questions you might have and I will answer them truthfully."
He smiled.
"Ok! You can ask me anything as well. Hmmmm... Do you have any siblings?"
"Not that I know of, I grew up alone."
"Oh alright hm.."
"What about you?"
"I have a sister but I barely see her since she's too busy killing people or whatever for the army.. But I would be dead without her."
"Oh... I'm sure she loves you though."
He smiled a little and rubbed his arm, looking up at me.
"Heh... she does."
He thought for a moment, then hesitated.
"I've been wondering this for awhile, what's your real name? U-unless its actually Nightmare of course."
I hesitated, instinctively recoiling myself a bit. I tell basically nobody my name, because every time I do they usually find out about my misdeeds and hate me. But... I trust him.
"It's Abaddon..." I said quietly, bracing myself.
"Abaddon? That sounds like a cool name."
I smiled a little and rubbed my arm, feeling a bit shy.
"Thanks.. But, well, a lot of people may think differently."
"What do you mean?"
I looked away, not wanting to tell him. But then again, he had a right to know who he was hanging out with...
I sighed. I truly hated my life.
"I unfortunately went down in history as a murderer and traitor. Most people know about me, although there's a few that do not. For the first few centuries or so as a ghost I learned that by saying my name, people usually guess my past, and get scared of me. Everyone I meet gets a bad impression of me usually... Even without knowing who I am. Hence the fake name."
Rain muttered under his breathe "Judgmental fucckers..." Then he spoke normally, looking at me.
"I'm sorry, they shouldn't judge you like that, especially when they don't even know you."
I shrugged.
"I'm used to it. I was born a gray angel, half angel half demon. Even before my reputation I was judged unfairly. Only one person accepted me, and he's gone now.. That's why I chose to become a ghost. But, well, I know there's nothing I can do. And as far as I know I'm stuck like this. I know there IS a way to bring me back to life, but I don't want to take it."
"Why don't you?"
"Eh, I'm not really sure. I just feel like there's nothing I can really live for. Besides, if I come back to life, It'll be like a beacon. And everyone will know I'm the villian who came back."
Rain looked sad
"Oh... I see."
I looked at him. I didn't expect him to look so, well, upset. Or concerned. It was almost like he cared for me...
His expression, the way he looked at me with a smile, it reminded me of Nico when I first met him. Maybe... Maybe I can do this.
"Can I show you something?"
He looked up and nodded.
"Yeah, you can."