Hi! So yeah, I did delete my last story coz I didn't really like it, wasn't sure where it was going… this is just some short musings on Mephisto who is my favourite character of all time (if you didn't already know :P)
This story is completely different from the original, and the idea of it is to not really make sense until the very end, but if you get too confused then skip to chapter four and read the A/N at the end.
Hope you enjoy! And by the way, the little girl in the story is Rin's twin, and in this chapter they are both about four years old.
She was the perfect victim. Short and skinny, her hair long and flowing to her elbows. Clever, quiet, curious. Careful.
Curled up under the blankets. Safe. Two nagas lay coiled beside her legs. They watched the demon with a respectful curiosity. Still, she did not wake. He stroked her ears that twitched under his touch, played with her own little claws. Tickled her limp tail. Inspected her tiny fangs that bit down softly onto his finger as he scratched them lightly.
Her eyes were pools of the darkest patches of a midnight sky. They reflected the light as she tilted her head.
Her brother was similar. His fangs were slightly longer, but more dulled. His claws double the size of hers, but still smaller than Mephisto's. His ears longer than hers, his tail darker and less fluffy. He attempted to fend off Mephisto's playful talons. Jumping backwards, crouched down and wary. He ran over to his sister, and protected her. Tried.
Mephisto scooped up the sleepy child and cradled her, out of Rin's reach, much to the young boy's displeasure. He leapt up trying to reach his stolen sister. To no avail.
Faust tapped at the beaker and adjusted the flame. He stepped to the side as Mephisto carried her over to his work bench, eyes never leaving his experiments. Rin stumbled after the pair in an angry huff. He wanted his sister back.
Johann spared a brief glance at the growling boy. "Tease him any more and he'll go on a rampage."
Mephisto grinned down at the little demon, stroking his sister's soft hair affectionately. Rin leapt at him, sharp little nails outstretched, but he'd overestimated his jumping skills and ended up back on the floor on his behind. All the while his peaceful sister slept, her mouth open a sliver to reveal the tiny fangs Mephisto loved. She unconsciously wrapped her claws around his finger as he tickled them.
Rin never gave in. He clawed at Mephisto's boots and tried to bite his legs. The tall demon simply shifted his pose and the toddler fell off unceremoniously.
"Must you bring them here to babysit?" Faust grumbled, pouring the beaker's contents into a glass vial.
Mephisto's smirk brought out the man's sigh as he carried on with his work. "You adore this little one as much as I," he stated, examining her claws once more with an intrigued grin.
Johann accepted his defeat. He patted her dark locks and looked at the demon with a measured gaze. "She's certainly less hassle than this boisterous handful," he watched Rin fall backwards yet again after trying to climb Mephisto's tailcoat. "She'll make a fine queen."
Oh, how Mephisto knew those words were true. He stared at her beautiful little face, eyes wearily peeking out under heavy lids. He carefully lowered himself to the ground, her tiny form still in his arms. Rin dashed over, playing with her tail happily.
With a displeased huff she fell out of Mephisto's arms, sitting behind his crossed legs like a barrier. Rin held out his hands to save her. She watched him inquisitively, unmoving. "I must bring them here to keep them out of reach of their other siblings~" Mephisto reasoned, his thoughts turning to Amaimon and Beelzebub. "Not last week Beelzebub tried to give Akyla a rampaging Chuchi. Of course, the demon didn't harm her, but still… Such indecencies are for fools!" Rin tackled Mephisto's snaking arm. "At least here in this secluded tower of yours they won't be threatened by erupting volcanoes and seas of candy."
Faust chuckled at the demon's tales. He walked over to the family and knelt down in front of Akyla, blocking a frustrated little Rin. "Here you go," he muttered, holding out a small stone figure on a silver chain.
The toddler inspected the object curiously, raising a hand to catch the gift as Faust stood and went back to his research. Mephisto eyed the tiny marble dog with interest. "I did not know you were one for presents," he commented.
Johann grunted in response. "I know you're not. She might as well have something to remember you by. You're basically her father, since Satan can't seem to be bothered taking care of her."
Mephisto grinned devilishly at the human's offhand opinion. Oh, Satan certainly bothered with his only daughter. He couldn't exactly spend much time with her given all of his other children also wanted to do so. Mephisto had practically stolen the little girl from Gehenna. Along with her brother, who's company she seemed to enjoy.
"Are there any gifts for me?" he inquired teasingly. Johann didn't even waste his breath with a reply for the tricky clown. Mephisto sighed as he clipped the chain around Akyla's neck. "It is refreshing having a sister after so many annoying little brothers~"
Faust laughed in agreement. "Indeed. I imagine a few centuries with the likes of those brothers you describe would drive anyone insane."
Mephisto stood, again lifting the tiny toddler with him. "Alas, I must return. Father will sooner or later grow tired of her absence," he pointedly looked down at the unsettled demon in his arms.
Johann gave a curt nod, sighing lonesomely as the loud *puff* signified their leave.
Yay, finished part I! I'm gonna upload all four parts tonight, coz why not :P
Hope you enjoyed, please leave a review!
Love, cheesypuffsin xx