Title When They Burn
Theme October 12: Hell's Bells at
31_daysCharacter/Pairing Superbia Squalo, mentions of XANXUS
Rating PG-13 for dark themes
Warning No spoilers, really.
Wordcount 90
Note I...think this is the shortest drabble I have ever completed! This is the
song to go with it.
He smelled like war.
He smelled of smoke, of stone, of suffering, of rancor, of rage - but mostly he smelled of blood.
It wafted past, and he turned, interested. Eyes narrow and watchful, they instantly locked with the pair that belonged to the one emitting such a delicious scent.
It took only a moment, but the sparks flew sure and straight as arrows - sparks from a flame that burned so brightly Squalo was at once blinded by it. He didn't care, and he willingly, immediately, sacrificed himself to the fire.