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Choices"Imagine, an Eden for you and her," Ilsa spoke proudly.
That was a lie, no good would come from opening that gate. His father had been a religious man and in spite of the fact that he himself was a demon. He too had inherited his adoptive father's belief in religion. He wouldn't do it. He wouldn't unleash hell on Earth for these lunatics that held him, Liz and John hostage.
"No," he paused. "No."
"Very well, then in exchange for her soul?"
Sacrifice the world to save Liz's soul...this was extortion plain and simple. Rasputin knew how much Liz meant to him. His mind told him that if he opened the gate Liz would be damned anyway, but his heart...his heart wavered.
"No."
"Open the door."
"No."
"As you wish."
He was trapped, helpless to do anything. He was forced to watch as Rasputin applied the true kiss of death, swallowing Liz's soul. He couldn't just leave her in hell. He had to get free. He didn't want to sacrifice the world but losing Liz was not an option.
John knew that HB wouldn't be able to hold out once Liz became the bargaining chip. He had to think of something. He couldn't let the love and time that Professor Broom had given HB, be in vain. This was the moment of truth it was up to him to help HB. He had been working tirelessly to free himself as he watched the whole scene unfold. If he didn't get through to Hellboy before he opened the final lock. Everything would be lost.
"Remember who you are!" John managed. Hoping the crucifix would return HB to his senses. John easily dispatched Ilsa before jumping to his feet.
"Believe me I've lived long enough to know that not a tear will be shed for this world."
"You have a choice. Your father gave you that."
The word father clicked. He wasn't just some demon created to open a gate. He was a person who was capable of making his own choices.
"No you don't! Open it! Do it!"
He did have a choice and to Rasputin's dismay Hellboy made his decision. Twice had he been thwarted. Broom's hold on the creature was much stronger than he could have imagined. What a waste, all that power and the boy would rather live as a mere mortal.
"How foolish the boy could have had the world with his woman eternally by his side," Rasputin thought bitterly. "You will never fulfill your destiny. You will never understand the power inside you."
"I guess I'll have to find a way to live with that," Hellboy replied, lifting Liz into his arms.
"Child, look what you've done. You've killed me. An insignificant man, but you have brought forth a god."
The final fight was at hand. Liz and John had to be taken to safety first. "Myers, let's go."
Would he survive the final fight? He didn't know for sure but he would fight it anyway. He had to honor his father's memory and protect all those near and dear to his heart.