Title: The Tales of Four Demons

Chapter One: The Quest for Peace?

Author: kellyQ

Rating: T

Published: 10-27-04, Updated: 05-03-06

Chapters: 18, Words: 18,873

The war between Angels and Demons started thousands of years ago. Both sides fought hard and long, not getting anywhere in sight. Takuya, the prince of demons, thought it was time to end the war and make peace. Or figure out why they were at war in the first place....

He had been running, not even looking back. He knew that his protectors were close behind. His sharp hearing and instincts never failed him. Takuya knew that they were going to bring him back home. Takuya was not going to come home yet - not until he figured out what was really going on. I'm going to have to lose them! He spread his wings, rose into the air to the highest tree, and sat himself there. He looked down as his long pointy ears twitched. Three figures were standing under the tree.

"I don't understand why we have to look for that stuck up!" Daisuke huffed.

"Now calm down," Taichi said, "I'm sure there's a reason the prince had run off."

"He should know better than run off," Takato said hastily.

"Come on," Taichi sighed, "we better keep searching for him."

Takuya's ears twitched again and his face turned dark. Why can't people understand him? Why can't people see him for who he was? He was so deep in thought until someone came toward him letting out a scream. Takuya screamed too, almost falling off the tree. The dark figure let out a laugh. Pure anger welled up in Takuya knowing who it was. His little brother, Shinya.

"Why you-!"

The prince flew after his little brother who was laughing. Shinya moved out of the way just as Takuya bumped into something. More like someone. The prince moved back to see that it was Taichi.

"That's quite enough," he said, "it's time for you to return home."

Takuya's expression hardened. "No! I'm not going home until I find out why we're at war and see if there's anything we can do to bring our two races at peace."

The others looked at each other thoughtfully. Takato sighed and Daisuke rolled his eyes. "Dream on, Takuya! You know that's never going to happen."

Nothing but pure anger rose within Takuya as he glared at Daisuke. "I can't believe how thick-headed you can be! Don't you want peace? Don't you want the end of needless death?"

By know Takuya had slight pain in his eyes when he said those things. Now Daisuke felt guilty. He didn't know how deeply the prince took the matter.

Shinya tugged on his brothers sleeve. "Can I come too?"

Takuya was about to say something when everyone noticed that Taichi hadn't said a thing during the whole conversation. He looked as though he was contemplating.

"I know how you feel-"

Takuya's face lit up slightly. "You do? Then you've got to help me find out if there's away to bring peace!"

"It's not going to be that easy," Taichi admitted, "I've been trying to find a way since I was your age. But we're not the only ones - an old friend of mine wants the same thing-"

"Old friend," Daisuke frowned, "Who are you talking about?"

"He's a friend I've known since I was eleven years old. He might be able to help us," Taichi explained. The others saw softness in his eyes.

An Angel with blond short hair, sharp blue eyes stood in the middle of the forest clearing. His white pants and shirt gave off a soft glow. He went by the name of Yamato and he had been waiting for his boyfriend for quite some time and started to become worried. What if he was caught? Yamato's eagle-like ears slumped as he looked longingly at the sky. Tai-chan, where are you, he thought. Just as he said that, something caught his eye. The blonde angel turned his head to see that it was Taichi. His face lit up as the demon landed. Yamato ran toward his secret lover as they embraced.

"I was worried that you weren't going to come," he spoke quietly.

"Don't be silly, Yama," Taichi protested stroking his boyfriend's cheek in a loving manor, "I'll always come."

Yamato closed his eyes enjoying the soft touch from his boyfriend. They stayed like that until Yamato heard flapping of wings. He turned his head and the first thing he saw was his little brother going straight for Taitch with a knife in his hand. Yamato pushed his boyfriend out of the way, as they both went crashing to the ground and rolled three feet away from Takeru.

Yamato got up and stood protectively in front of Taichi. "Takeru, what are you doing?"

"Trying to save you from being poisoned, that's what!"

Taichi rose to his feet, giving Takeru a confused look. "You've got it all wrong-"

"Shut up! I should kill you!" Takeru threatened stepping toward Taichi.

"That's enough, Takeru!" Yamato ordered.

The young blonde brother noticed that Yamato was not going to let him near Taichi. Taking a step back, Takeru rose into the air sending Taichi cold hateful glares.

"You'll pay for this!" Takeru seethed, pointing an accusing finger at Taichi before flying off.

To Be Continued ...