Firstly, this is my first fic so hooray for me! There are a lot of Raenef/Eclipse stories, so I thought I'd try something different.

Second, some important notes about my story: it is set in the second volume. The fic is Erutis/Eclipse so Raenef and Eclipse have more of a father/son or brotherly type of relationship. With that said, Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I will own Demon diary just as soon as I take over the world… Mwahahahahaha!

Erutis cowered as the demon Eclipse reached out towards her…

"I'm sorry, I could never love you back!" she cried looking startled.

Eclipse stopped in his tracks, he needed an excuse. Quickly regaining his composure he grabbed the basket of tomatoes out of Erutis' hands.

"Oh…" he said, "don't flatter yourself."

How he hated her, the pathetic mortal. She was a strong-willed, loudmouthed knight. She was violent (he didn't mind that), and always said the most inappropriate things. Regardless of these qualities, he had still gone to see her. Even though he loathed her and told himself that she was worthless, he continued to watch her; as she walked the castle grounds, even as she slept.

"Sheesh…" grumbled a very embarrassed Erutis as he walked towards the door, "I was just messing with you! You've bound me with a…" by now Eclipse had stopped listening, my how she babbled on and on. "…and now you're taking away my food?" she finally finished.

Facing away from her he smirked, before turning towards her with a serious and slightly manic expression gracing his features.

"Be thankful," he warned, knowing that he was scaring her he laughed inwardly, "you're alive, human, Master Raenef chose to spare you. I would have killed you like the rest." He watched her hungrily- he would never kill he her, but he did love to see her squirm.

Erutis gasped audibly at the threat, before glaring at Eclipse' departing figure. If she had only had her sword… just one swing and… but it would be a shame to destroy that face of his. She would be better off attacking Chris. That boy barely knew one end of the sword from the other!

"Erutis!" called a chirpy voice as the door clicked open, "I've come to bust you out!"

Erutis smiled as she watched Raenef concentrate really hard – he looked like he was going to explode – then his face relaxed and he pulled her out into the corridor. Erutis was impressed; the small demon lord had managed to counter the spell that had her locked in the room.

"Erutis!" he shouted, still clinging on to her arm, "Erutis! Will you play hide and seek with me!"

"Ummm…"

"Please! Please, please, pretty please!"

She sighed, that boy had clearly eaten WAY too much sugar.

"Couldn't you go play with Eclipse?" she asked trying to buy time. Maybe she could think of a way out.

"Eclipse said that a Demon Lord shouldn't play games, he should…"

"Hey Erutis! You promised that you would teach me how to fight," interrupted a voice.

Never would she have imagined that the idiot Cleric would ever be of any use.

"I'm sorry Rae, but I did promise Chris that I would teach him how to swordfight."

Relieved, she followed Chris out onto the grounds. Raenef bounced along not far behind.

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Silently, Eclipse stole through the castle, deep in thought. Why did he continue to watch the human? He asked himself the question for the millionth time. Was it to know thyne enemy? Was it to make sure she didn't ruin anything? Did he dare think that it was because he had grown accustomed to her presence?

A glint from the window jolted him out of his conflicting thoughts. He strode over and looked outside to see Erutis and Chris locked in an epic battle – though epic was hardly the right word. It was more Chris hacking aimlessly, while Erutis Gracefully countered his every attack. Eclipse didn't know how long he watched them. For time seemed to stop and before long all he could see was her.

Eventually, he was painfully brought back to reality when he saw Erutis glance in his direction, a confused look in her eyes. But before she could get a better look, he willed himself to another room. At last he was away from those bright green eyes. Why did she have to make things so complicated!

"WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?" He bellowed, all his usual calm and composure shattered. Why in hell's name had Master Raenef let her live? It all started with Raenef. It was true that Eclipse did have an attachment to the boy. He felt the way a proud father or elder brother might feel. Recently, many feelings that he had never felt before were surfacing. Feelings he didn't like or understand.

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All Erutis could hear was the sharp clanging of sword against sword as she fought Chris. She was in her element; this is what she had been brought up to do.

"Is that all you've got?" she teased, dodging his blade easily.

"How dare you insult me, I am Chris, the SUPERGENIUS!"

Shaking her head she noticed a pair of dark eyes staring her. She tried to look closer but her eyes began to water. In the time it took for her to blink, the figure had disappeared.

She blinked again, she must've imagined it. Why would Eclipse be looking at her? He had embarrassed her enough earlier to make it perfectly clear how he felt. She was just another human to him. She felt a pang in her stomach and sighed, blocking the futile attempt of Chris trying to stab her. Why was she being so emotional all of a sudden, it wasn't like her…

A muffled yell echoed throughout the grounds, causing both Erutis and Chris to drop their swords. All three of them turned in the direction of the shout – the castle.

"Wait here!" she commanded, rushing inside. Her heart pounded louder than her feat as she raced down one of the long hallways. Raenef and Chris had been outside in the yard with her, so it only could have been Eclipse yelling. And anything that could scare Eclipse…

Running up a set of stairs, Erutis saw a light coming from Eclipse' room. She could also here the detached voice of someone talking quietly.

"…hate…feeling…why Erutis…pathetic…"

The strange words didn't have time to process in her mind as she burst through the door, sword drawn, her head filled with rage.

She glared angrily around the room, searching for the offender. But scanning the room, all she could see was Eclipse sitting on his bed. He was staring at her, his eyes filled with surprise, shock and something else. He watched her silently as the fire vanished from her eyes and the sword hung limply in her hand.

"Where's the attacker?" she asked dumbly, her face reddening involuntarily. That was the second time that day he had seen her blush, and as much as he hated to admit it, he found it rater... pretty.

"Attacker?" ha asked, walking toward her, his expression stony once more.

"We heard a yell… so I came to see what had happened… I thought that you were in trouble…"

"And you thought that you could help, if I was having trouble?"

"I… well…um…worried." Why did she even care what happened him? He wouldn't have minded if it had been her. She took a breath and tried to sound dignified.

"I am a highly skilled swordswoman. I was taught by…" her monologue was interrupted by warm lips against her own. Strong arms wrapped around her waist and he pulled her closer.

Why was he doing this? Why was she letting him do this? Her thoughts slowly dissipated as she felt her own arms slide around his neck and her fingers twirl around his hair. Life didn't always have to make sense.

What the hall was he doing? He was betraying his heritage, his rank and his pride! Yet there he was, with his arms around her waist. His heart stopped as he felt her fingers reach into his hair. This was a much better way to shut her up.

There's chapter 1! Yay! I know you get sick of reading this, but please Read and Review. Please no flames, but gentle criticism is ok. Til next time: )