Araena VII
Chapter One

"How could your predecessor dump something as annoying as you in my lap!?" Equinox shouted.
"You dare to mock me, you creep?" Araena growled. "You've got no right."
"Ooh that was good," Equinox smirked as he took a seat. "Can you do that again?"
"Uh.. I don't remember what I did." Araena laughed and smiled nervously.
"Dammit you fool!"
SMACK! As usual, the newspaper was slapped across her face.
"Equinox, why must you be so mean?" Araena sniffled.
"If you'd shape up I wouldn't have to use the newspaper on you anymore!"
"B-but me no wanna be nasty icky meanie demon lady," she pouted.
"That is proper language for a five-year-old not a demon lady!"
SMACK!
"DAMMIT, EQUINOX!! HOW DARE YOU ADMONISH ME SO!!!"
"Perhaps I've been going about this all wrong. perhaps. all I need to do is anger you."
"Huh? What? I'm sorry. I wasn't listening. What are we talking about again?" Araena smiled another goofy smile.
SMACK!
"Ouchies!"
SMACK!
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ONE FOR!?!"
"For being an idiot," Equinox growled.
"Damn you."
"Angry?"
"YES!!!"
"Good. Stay that way."
"What way? What did I just say?" Araena blinked.
SMACK!
"Owwies!"
SMACK!
"DAMMIT!"
"Now that's what I like to hear."
"What now?" Araena queried.
SMACK!
"EQUINOX, WHY ARE YOU HITTING ME!?! WHAT DID I DO!?! AND WHY IS MY MEMORY OF THE LAST THIRTY MINUTES SO CHOPPY!?!"
"She. really doesn't remember," Equinox gasped softly. "She can't remember a thing."
"Well no, I remember bits of it," Araena giggled.
"Is it possible that the real demon lady Araena the Seventh is emerging bit by bit and she has no clue?" Equinox thought.
"Lesson time over now. Buh-bye, Mr. Equi. I going out to the garden," Araena got up and headed for the door. On the way out, she failed to open the door in time and ran into it. "I'm sorry Mr. Door!" Araena called back cheerfully as she skipped off.
"Perhaps not." Equinox sighed. "That little display was in violation of so many rules of the Demon Etiquette."