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A night with flames glinting in the dark. Some quiet creatures were dancing and moving their bows at rhythm of their movement. These were demons.
In the center, a beautiful freshwoman, blonde, with green eyes, wearing a long white dress and a crown of gems and emeralds. She was crying and sobbing quietly: she probably didn't want to be encircled by the things around her.
One of them, a red-haired stubborn demon, with two corned horns on top of his head, shouted, his voice as burning as the flames dancing around.
«Let's end this ritual!! Our sacrifice will soon be near the Grand-Demon! Yuno! Come with the torch!»
The demon named 'Yuno' looked up and came quickly, holding the fire to Futa. The human woman was still crying, being more and more scared seeing the creatures pass flames around.
«You're gonna burn me..... Please stop, I don't wanna feel hurtful things!» The red-haired scoffed at the words, only walking closer and closer.
The flames were almost touching the girl's dress when a firm androgynous voice resonated through the forest.
«Stop where you are, evils. This human isn't your sacrifice.»
Yuno turned around to the one who interrupted the ritual.
«And who are you, mister?? Uh.. Miss? Anyways?» She crossed her arms, not intimidated.
«My name is Es. I'm the one who keep right and order between the worlds of Sky, Earth and Ground. Free this girl from whatever you're doing, right now!»
A tall demon holding an apple half-eaten stood up from the shadows. He seemed strong. He took a bite of the fruit before speaking up, his voice low.
«Sorry, but we can't do this. See, this sacrifice is for the Grand-Demon. If we don't give him what he wants, he will be angry and will act on the Earth. I'm pretty sure it would be as bad for you as it is for us, wouldn't it?»
Es seemed thoughtful for a quick moment, but they answered still undoubtedly.
« If he is going to act on the Earth, he will still have to go through us, the Guardians. And the Angels. So I'm sure that's not a problem. My point still stands: free this girl.»
Kazui swallowed the apple and took a few steps before. He prepared a swing, but too bad for him he can't see behind his eyes, because something or someone was well hidden. It's only too late that Futa shouted to prevent the incident.
« – Wait! Behind you, Kazui!!!
– What?» Kazui felt a hard pain on the back of his head, and stumbled forward, Es quickly chaining him to prevent any other aggressive behavior.
«Heh, seems like it worked pretty well, dumbass.» Said the one that just hit the old man. He was an angel with half black wings, blue eyes and hair like a pudding.
He turned around towards the other demons.
« So, who's next?? You with red hair, seeming to be leading them all? You seem weak, though.» He smirked. Futa frowned.
Es spoke up, placing a hand on the man.
«John, stop here. They can have other warriors along their sides. We'll need you for them if the time of fighting them comes.»
Es walked towards the flames and the girl, while Yuno looked at them warily. Futa growled, then shut up from the piercing gaze from the Guardian.
The latter untied the girl who broke down in tears and joined her friends towards the angels.
«Haruka, I was scareeeeedd.......» She turned to Es once again.
«– Thank you, Guardian-san...
– That's nothing. It's my duty to protect all of you, Mu. »
Es joined them and everyone walked away, while the demons were watching them sourly.
Futa punched the flame totem.
«– Kotoko! Why didn't you pursue them? Or attack or I don't know! You could've protected our sacrifice from them!
– It's not the first time they come to take back what they own. I'm sorry, but it's not in my hobbies to like loosing. I wouldn't begin a fight lost in advance. "Leader".
– Grrrr! »
Here comes to an end to this adventure of the Devils and the Angels.
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«– Waaah, you tell stories very well, Mahiru!
– Haha, thank you Yuno! I thought it was a useful skill for when I have kids so I practiced to read some.
– I liked it too, but why am I a character Es named 'John'?? Couldn't have I just been Mikoto??
– Ah, uh, I found it more useful this way... I needed a warrior, you know?
– Mmmmh... I guess it makes sense.
– I didn't like it.
– Futa???
– I mean, I look like a big rageous stupid demon! Why am I this dumb??? You should've make me more charismatic! »
Ensued nervous laughs from everyone that were around the table, making Futa even more pissed off.