Inheritance

Chapter 39- Infiltrate The Crown

A few hours later, when Abaddon has cooled off, I went to him with the book.
"What is it, mortal? I'm not really in the mood to talk right now."
"Look at page 49, chapter 17, second paragraph."
Nightmare looked skeptical.
"What's this all about?"
"You'll see. Just trust me."
"I don't that's the problem."
I sighed and handed the book to him. He hesitated, then shrugged and took it.
"Fine, what's the harm?"
He flipped to the page I chose and read through it. I watched his face carefully. Halfway through I saw his face harden, as if he was trying to hold back his tide of emotions. When he finished he shut the book and stood up.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to find Nico. Are you coming or not?"
"Lets go."
And with that, we teleported away.

"Why are we here? You know I can't go here without being branded a traitor to the crown-"
"Yeah whatever. I don't really care about your whole 'betrayed my evil sister' thing. That's not important."
We were walking through the underworld, and it was just as you might expect. Red stone dripping down as stalagmites and stalactites, the air hot and damp, demons walking about laughing and sparring. Around us were houses and buildings alike.
"If your so worried take this. I have no need of it."
He handed me a gray tattered cloak. I hesitated then took it. I tucked my wings against my back as much as I could and slung the cloak over them. For good measure I dipped the hood over my head, hiding my face.
And with that, Nightmare walked ahead. I followed close behind.
"Where are we going exactly..?"
"To kill the hydra at its source. The Queen."
"Abaddon that's not a good-"
"Its necessary. And don't call me that. A lot of people know my name and I would rather not have questions fired at me."
I went quiet.
After about a hour we stopped at the large, black, evil castle which housed the current demon royalty. Without hesitation Nightmare stormed in, going straight for the entrance. Two guards on either side lowered their spears, stopping him.
"State your name and business with the Queen."
"She has information I need. And my name is Abaddon."
"That's bullcrap! You can't be the-"
"I am now get out of my way before I kill you."
"We're not-"
In an instant Nightmare brought out his scythe and sliced, cutting the two guards throats open. He didn't give them a second glance, and as they fell he entered the castle. I had never seen him this impatient, or this.. well.. deadly before. I followed him quickly.
"You didn't have to kill those guards!"
"Oh don't get all moral on me, Scratch. You know they wouldn't have let me pass."
"Yeah but... Still."
He sighed and ignored me.
And like that, we walked straight into the throne room