The exquisite fragrance of Madonna Lilies lingered in the atmosphere surrounding the mahogany altar. Vorveserech gazed fondly into the eyes of Oudueta, resplendent in her column silhouette gown, which perfectly accentuated her lean and slender figure. He lifted her hand in signal, and they kneeled as one to complete the ceremony that would bind them together forever as man and wife.
The demonic powers struggled to be free of their bindings. Somber and inky shadows gathered in stygian swirls, and the demons seethed with impatience. So close now, after all of the preparation. Immortal souls are so delicious.
Bride and groom reached together to touch, sharing this tender moment. Their heads tilted to bring cheeks to fingertips, and each gently, carefully peeled the last precious bits of flesh from grinning skulls. Crossing arms, each gently offered the other a taste.
The shadows exploded inward with a joyous howl as the consumption of the flesh completed the dark ceremony. Vorveserech and Oudueta rose, as the demon-magic swirled around their animate skeletons, creating new and everlasting bodies of solidified magic.
Oudueta grinned at her husband, the first time as liches.
“Let’s just see what you have planned for the honeymoon.”
Inspired by (last?) week’s Sunday Photo Fiction prompt:
(Hey, I was on vacation!)
199 or 198 words (word and scrivener disagree).
Delightfully dark and creepy!
Hey! I resent … oh, you meant the story. Thanks!
Quite compelling reading, Dave … despite being dark and creepy!
Well, folks have called me worse. Thank ya!