Murmurs of discontent and puzzlement could be heard rippling throughout the Circles of Hell like raindrops on a lake. From the lowest imp to the Dukes of Hell, all wondered why the Prince himself allowed such to go on.
And so Beezlebub asked of Satan:
"What be thine reasoning that the peoples of the Earth be allowed to walk untainted? Surely our mission, nay our very being, against divine right, be to darken the hearts of men and bend their minds to acts of sin? All Hell is puzzled by thine order to quit the temptation and corruption of men and returneth to Pandemonium at speed."
And Satan replied:
"You could start speaking a bit more modern, you know."
"Thine chastenment doth answer not mine question, Lord."
"I want humans to start doing good."
"!" Beezlebub cursed, causing the air around him to turn into something unpleasant. His face squirmed at the thought.
"In the long run you will find that humans, in all their good works, will build their bridge to us. All we need do is wait. There is no need for Armageddon even!"
"I confess that thine logic be difficult to comprehend."
"Wait, and see."
***
And surely enough, in a small matter of time, a road to Hell was paved without the help of evil. Imps fluttered about Pandemonium, demons harassed lost souls already in Hell, the Dukes thought of other classical Grecian tortures, all denizens of Hell were bored and yet...souls were pouring in. Most came rolling down the road, while others still fell from Earth above (none fell from Above anymore however).
And Beezlebub spoke with awe to Satan:
"Lord, how be this?"
And the Prince of Hell told him.
And Beezlebub went to look at the road to Hell.
And he said, "Truely, the Road to Hell is paved with good intentions..."
***
All right. That was stupid. Prolly I'm bored.
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