KnightOfLelouch; Hello and happy belated New Years! You know after rewatching Blue Exorcist, I've a developed a new fascination for one of my favorite characters, King of Earth Amaimon. At first I thought he was an overconfident brat with a sadistic sense of humor. But after looking closer I feel a sort of pity for him. To me Amaimon comes off as one of those people or demons in this sense that never got enough love as a child. And given the fact at who his father is, I can sorta see why. Seriously being the King of Earth, he seems to constantly do bad things because he want's attention, like playing tricks or causing havoc. Pure and simple. Not much of his backstory is said, but I guess if he grew up the dark void that's described as Hell, I can sorta see why he acts like a child most of the time. He seeks attention from his obviously distant family, seriously even his own elder brother The King of Time, Mephisto, only seems to call him when he needs something that usually has to do with Rin, their half brother. I mean don't get me wrong I adore Mephisto, but he can be a a-hole sometimes.

This brings me to another point, Amaimon seems to harbor some feelings of jealousy because of all of the attention his half siblings get. And being who he is he causes mischief and mayhem for them in a possible desperate attempt to gain some kind of attention or just to take out his frustration like a child having a tantrum. Kinda like Loki being jealous of his brother Thor. Which I also explained earlier that he is, a child in the body of grown man, body. His father is the most evil being in existence, he's shown little to no respect from both humans and his own family, which again demons. But still you would think they show some kind of respect. I mean he came all the way from his home as a messenger of his father who only see's his brothers as mere tools to either take over the world or combine the two worlds, which ever perspective you look at it. His half brothers try to kill him, which is kinda justified because Amaimon did try to kill them...twice, well three times for Rin. And Mephisto, the gentleman, who uses his brother to try and make his half brother stronger so he can defeat their father. I know I might be whining, but Amaimon wants love too or at least some respect as a Demon King. I mean he's ranked seventh and barely gets any screen or manga time unless it's to carry out the plans of his fabulously dressed and mischievous older brother who doesn't seem to care about his little brother that much to allow him to get roasted and nearly killed in order to turn his other little brother into a weapon to one day kill and other throw their father. But then again he did get turned into that cute little green hamster, Hamaimon! I also since Amaimon holds respect for both his father and Mephisto, which leads me to believe that he either respects or is just afraid of his father. In case of his older brother the same, but they might have a better relationship. I can't say for sure because I don't know his interactions with his other family besides the ones indicated in the anime and manga, except for Lucifer.

So with that small rant I would like to get on with the story! So enjoy!

Sprout; Chapter 1: Seedling

Am I not good enough?

Sharp fangs gnawed repeatedly at the long nail of their thump. Chewing and biting, the owners eyes seemed to look out into the distance. The figure was that of a teen roasted on the solid gray rock, many that rest on the forest path. The male looked no more than eighteen, maybe older. His hair was a dual colored green, the top half being a lighter shade that came into a point at the top. Because of this style he was often teased, he never liked being made fun of. His small blue pupils looked out, seeming to stare into the distance.

'Am I too weak?' he asked himself continuing to gnaw at his own thumb nail, his father sure thought so. His brothers thought so. How they belittled him because he wasn't as strong as them or smart as them. He didn't like doing un-fun things

"You don't think I'm weak, do you?" the teen seemed to coo nestling his chin on the creature in his long arms. One might think it was some kind of stuffed toy, but with the nuzzles came small mewlings from the red and blue creature occupying the youths lap.

His loyal creature and only friend, he would never betray he wasn't like the last one, his first and only. No he had been cut down and killed. He wondered was it painful? Did demons feel sad when they died. How he had adored his best and only friend,

'Behemoth' he sighed in a sad exhale, after he lost his drooling companion he wanted to take revenge on the Exorcist that killed him. But like many times before his brother had forbid him from harming the humans. He had lost his friend and his brother was worried for them and not his brother. Not even offering him any comfort, just spoke of his plan and how Rin had progressed with his powers.

He had only found the one on his lap after searching through groups and hordes of goblins. It wasn't a first thought to have another, it was just lonely without the other with him. But at least he had at least wanted him, even if it was only instinct to follow the demon king. But it seemed stronger, he had the since he was younger, many years ago. Not like his family, making fun of him, scolding him, finding anything and everything to scold him for. Because like they said he was the weakest, the dumbest, childish and completely useless.

'That still doesn't stop them from running me around like some low class demon' how often did he have to run around playing messenger, from Assiah to Gehenna, and everywhere in between. Then when he tried to have fun his older brother would scold him for the smallest things like eating junk food on his couch, playing his video games without his permission, or touching his precious items. What else could he do when he was trapped in the others office for hours and days. He was scolded if he left and even when he stayed there was always some rule he had to follow. Only when his brother had plans did he even think of taking interest in him, but only when he needed.

"I'm not some kind of dog, I'm a King" he was the King of Earth, seventh ranked in his family. Another reason he was belittled, his rank, father never really paid much attention to the low end of the kingdom. Even to his own son. Even his own brothers treated him like dirt.

But now, now it was even worse. Why?

"Because of them" he silently hissed. Them, was his half siblings, his little brothers born from his father's relationship with a human woman. Everyone had become more interested with them and ignoring him.

"Why is everyone making such a big deal over them?" he just couldn't comprehend it. What made them so special? Why was everyone always talking about them, but ignoring him. They were weak, weak humans. The last fights were a fluke, his fights had been interfered with by those meddlesome friends and his mischievous brother.

"Even big brother won't play with me anymore" though his emotion never changed, his eyes down-casted. Stopping his chewing, his took his hand letting it feel around in his pocket before pulling out an object from his pocket.

A lollipop

Effortlessly removing the wrapper he removed the candy from it's plastic prison before popping it into his mouth. It was cherry flavored,he always got candy or treats when he finished his work. A consolation prize at most. Though he found the treats delicious, the thought of being given it only too keep him sated made the sweet treats bitter to his senses.

"Haven't I've been a good little brother?" he questioned looking up, "Big brother...I did everything you asked, so why?" whenever his brother called on him, whenever he needed something from the green haired demon, he never seemed to hesitate to complete his tasks. Though in his easy going way he wanted to please the other, there were times he felt hesitant finding no fun in some of his plans especially the outcome.

"I just wanted to play, why won't anyone play with me?" flicking the stick around in his mouth, he felt the final remnants of the sugary treat dissolve in his mouth. Once it was gone he removed the stick from his mouth before finally taking out another treat and placed it inside his mouth.

"It's so boring out here" he sighed seeing nothing but empty forest, there weren't even any demons out to entertain him. He guessed no one wanted to be around him unless he was causing trouble.

"Maybe if I make a big enough mess brother will come and play!" he thought with an enthusiastic look is his eyes, "And then my little brother can come too!" that was fun, another fight. Destruction and chaos all around as they mercilessly tried to kill each other. And when they reached the limits his big brother would come to save him and punish the other, being himself.

"It will be so fun!" he chanted holding up the small hobgoblin who seemed to give a short yawn and drawl of his large mouth.

"You're not as enthusiastic as Behemoth was" he noted bringing the creature to hold against his chest, "But I guess this will do" dismounting from the rock he began to move through the forest.

"Come lets see what fun we can have" and with that the demon king began his search for some fun to drown his boredom.

His walk took him into the forest, his domain in a sense. Being the King of Earth, the teen had dominion over most things in the forest and mountain areas' anything that was land really. Though in truth it was one of th few places that wasn't apart of the other demon's territory. A sort of scrap that was unwanted or unneeded.

"What should I do?" he could go to the academy where his big brother resided, though he had been told to stay away for awhile because of suspicious activity or that the Exorcist were becoming a bit more resilient in their demon hunting. Though when he began to think about it his brother hadn't really been calling on him lately, was it because the newest born had gotten better with his flames? Was he only bait to draw the power out.

"Big brother is so mean to me" only being yelled and belittled, scolded because he wanted to have fun. His brother didn't even offer comfort when Behemoth died. He hadn't been spending time with him. He ignored him claiming paper work or business for the school. But he knew, he knew his brother, after so many years he recognized certain patterns. So whenever he was given an excuse he knew that it was something for Rin. Everything was for Rin.

Stopping, his blue eyes looked up noting the moonless sky.

"Why does everyone care for him, he's not that special?" he asked what the hundredth time it. Why was everyone trying to give him so much and ignoring him? Why was he left alone in Gehenna? Why did father and his brothers not like him?

Bringing his finger up he slowly began gnawing on his thumbnail, chewing it between sharp canines. Was he not important enough? Was that the case! He was never one to be good with emotions, that's to say he didn't like having them. These feelings felt weird and although he tried to ignore them, it still created an odd feeling.

There was movement in his hands, the little hobgoblin replacement had began stirring.

"What's wrong?" he questioned, not so in worry, but more in curiousity. With a sudden thrust the little goblin had jumped from his arms, shaking it's body like a dog in the rain, before scurrying off into the bushes.

The King of Earth gave a stoic, yet bewildered look as the creature took off suddenly, not even behemoth would do such a thing without his permission. How dare the little creature just abandon him like that. At this point he was thinking of ways to punish the little demon, he could always find a new one, but never the same as before.

As he prepared to go after the little goblin, with a bounce it emerged from the bushes shaking off a few leaves that had become stuck to it's dark colored skin.

"Back already?" with a look of confusion he watched the little demon clamor back to him, with his big forearms the creature began pulling on his pants leg as the other pointed off towards the forest.

"Do you want me, to follow you?" he didn't like people telling him what to do. The only ones he ever listened to was his Anuie and Father, and look at him now. The creature continued to pull and yank at his pant legs, let out low noises. It reminded him a few times of his sightseeing trips around Assiah, he often witnessed creatures, dogs mostly, who acted frantically in the same manner to either alert or warn there master of something.

"Are you warning me? Or..." cocking his head he watch the creature give a series of grumbles and bounces becoming more frantic. He had nothing better to do, it could be something fun. It not he would just return to his earlier thought and kill the little demon.

"Come now, show me what your grumbling about" with another noise the goblin led the demon king back into the forest. With a stoic face the demon king moved through the forest following the little hobgoblin, rather annoyed he had to follow such a small creature.

Suddenly the creature came to a stop, just as the male was becoming annoyed from the boring walk. Blue eyes watched as the creature bent down, his nose giving a sniff at the ground, moving back and forth around the same spot.

"I haven't got all night and I'm beginning to lose my patience" the male said stalking forward, the killing intent growing as he looked at the small creature. He never liked killing any of 'his' creatures, the ones that were of the earth, like his Behemoth. His only friend in the world, now he was gone.

"But you're not Behemoth, are you?" he grinned widely, as his black nailed fingers twitched anxiously, "I would never harm him, I really cared for him" but he was dead wasn't he, he frowned remembering his companion that looked so much like the small creature he was about to kill.

The creature seemed to shrink back, even a small brained goblin knew when another demon was ready to kill, it's beady red eyes shrinking back. And as it's master stalked closer with a wicked, twisted grin on his lips it trembled in fear,

"You must think it's funny, right?" his voice was cold, "Everyone thinks it's so funny to make me the fool" he cocked his head, a still look in his eyes.

"Father thinks I'm useless, my brothers think I'm weak, big brother thinks I'm annoying" he shuffled on his feet, slowing descending his eyes stared at his hands, before they came to rest on his face.

Am I weak? Useless? Why does everyone ignore me?

After a moment his fingers opened to look wide at the small demon who looked as though he was looking at death itself.

"After I finish with you, I'll go destroy a lot! I'll destroy everything!" he cackled insanely, "Then the laughing will stop and everyone will look at me. Me!" he laughed insanely

"But first..." he grinned, "I'll deal with you, you tiny little..." before he could finish the goblin made a howling noise, with his forearms the small demon began digging in the dirt, sending mounds of soil into piles. The green haired demon watched with an expression of sudden interest and curiosity. By it's speed the goblin soon emerged for the newly dug hole, giving off small huffs and breathes and dirty with dirt.

Amaimon gave a small cock of his head, "What are you up too?" at first he thought the foolish little creature was trying to escape. Moving to the hole, he began examining the self made hole, leaning in and out to peer down into the depths below. Looking deep, deep, deep down into the small pit, he suddenly pulled back to sit on his hunches.

"Hm..." bringing his arm up he rolled up his sleeve, he gave a crack of his fingers before bringing into down into the hole. Leaning down he reached down, the further he reached the lower he had to incline making his face touch the earth.

'Now let's see, I know I saw something down here' he continued to ramble around and around, 'Let's see...Oh!' he felt his hands grasp something.

"Got it!" with a good yank he pulled something from out of the hole, "Now let's see what I got" bringing his hand down he slowly opened his grip, his eyes looked down to see...?

"What is this?" it was small, a tiny little creature with a green pigment to it. The small thing laying in his hand was no bigger than his palm. Curiously the demon king brought a long, black nail up giving the creature a nudge, letting his nail run over what he assumed was it's face before traveling to the small stem sticking out of their head. It reminded him of a sprout or a stem of a plant. The tip seemed to have a small leaf on top or had, it looked wilted and nearly withered having a brown and shriveled coloring.

"Is this a demon? I've never seen it before" he said examining the creature as it still lay in it's hand. It was look so weak and helpless, small and completely vulnerable...

"I wonder if it taste good" he thought out loud, "I've never seen it before so I don't know what flavor it is. O well, since it's already dead I'll just..." lifting it up he dangled it over his mouth, "Have to give it try!" his tongue inched out and prepared to devour the small creature.

"Itadakimasu!" with a flick he popped the small creature into his mouth, but not even a moment after he had place it inside he felt movement coming from inside.

"Wha da..." opening his mouth he again outstretched his tongue, salvia dripping from the appendage as his eyes crossed to stare down at the small creature, it was alive. The small little, whatever it was, seemed to be sitting on his tongue and as it lay crouched, it suddenly looked up seeing the other whose mouth he had just been in not even a minute ago.

"It's aliv...huh?" Amaimon blinked seeing the small creature, feeling it tremble on the appendage before quickly going into what he assumed was a bow. Why was it bowing?

"Oh thank you! Thank you!" it said in a small, pitching voice, only receiving a confused and baffled look from the other.

"Oh great one you have saved me, I am beyond grateful!" he seemed to weep on his tongue

"The he...wha a ya..." Amaimon spoke not caring that his speech was choppy, "An sta crin on ma tong" he commanded.

"Ah! Forgive me!" the creature apologized wearily afraid he had angered the taller being, "I did not mean to offend you. You saved me from a prison that was forced inside, had you not found me I would have surely perished" it bowed again and again.

Amaimon blinked holding his stoic look, with a pinch he heard the small being squeaked as it was picked up and off the others tongue. Running his tongue over he examined the flavor and found the other tasted like wet grass. Gross...

"Just what are you?" he questioned eyeing the creature that squirmed in his pinch

"I am a just a humble plant demon" it said, "I like to help plants and flowers grow, to make everything green and clean!" it spoke quickly, "My job is to help plants grow and heal with them when their unwell" it explained

"Huh? Plant demon?" he hummed, "I've never seen your kind before. Are you a new species, maybe?" he questioned eyeing the demon that fidgeted now and then, "I would know if something odd came into my domain"

"Y-Your domain?" it stammered

"That's right. As the King of Earth everything in and of the earth is my territory" he stated, which was technically true since he had power over earth and solid soil, but still with a confidence and seriousness hidden in his words.

"E...E...Earth King!" it exclaimed, he was being held by the King of Earth, "Y-You!?"

"Eh? Yeah?" he said lazily as the creature began going wild, "Hey now what's with all that, stop fidgeting" he demanded becoming annoyed.

"P-Please forgive me!" it seemed to beg now becoming still, "I did not know I was before demonic royalty" he apologized greatly.

"So what, you worship me or something" not that he was complaining or anything, as a prince of Gehenna and a demon king he was to be revered by lower demons. At least they showed him the respect he deserved.

"Oh yes great King Earth, as a plant demon I have longed worshipped your powers of the land" he exclaimed with acclamation in his voice towards the green haired demon.

"To be saved by such a revered demon as yourself, I am not worthy for such mercy" technically he was halfway right, seeming to forget he was about his snack moments ago and still might be if he decided. Though he wouldn't lie if he wasn't...what was the word? Enjoying being worshiped. Anyway he revealed in the creatures admiration of him. It was rather pleasing getting respect.

"As you should" Amaimon spoke, "And to think I was going to eat you just moments ago, be grateful your graveling pleases me"

"Thank you oh powerful one! I am forever in your debt!" the creature wept to his demon king.

"Oh" he hummed, "So does that mean you'll do anything I say" taking his finger to tapped the creature with his long nails, "Follow my every order, obey my every whim"

"Though if you're trying to lie to me I would be very happy to put you back between my teeth" opening his mouth he emphasised his claim by flashing his teeth. The creature sweated and shook their head repeatedly.

"I would never do such a thing!" it exclaimed, "My entire being is at your service! Give any order and I will follow great and powerful King of Earth"

"Oh, and why are you so willing to serve me?" he questioned again flexing his claws, "Don't try to lie to me though, see I'm in a very bad mood" he added

"All creatures of the earth worship you" it explained, "For centerious my kind has always cared for the plants and vegetation of the earth. We make sure the plant's were health, the flowers vibrant, and the tree's bountiful"

"But then as humans began expanding our homes were destroyed and replaced by towers of concrete"

'Towers of concrete and metal' it must have been talking about cities that his older brother was so fond of.

'Even more then me', he frowned

"Go on"

"After years and years of the destruction to the forest lands, we became sick from the pollutants of the soil" it explained sadly, "I've seen so many of my kind dying because of the scarcity in vegetation and unbalance of the soil"

"So what because there was no forest you couldn't live?"

"Yes great one, without healthy vegetation many of us had to return to Gehenna. Those who were too weak were forced to remain here" it said sadly,"It is only because of the you oh great one that I am still alive!" it said

"Who...me?"

"Yes, your power both captivates and replenishes the land, while your mighty powers of earth punishes the wicked humans for their disrespect of the earth!" it exclaimed and for a second he could have sworn the little creature turned red.

"If that's true, what were you doing in the dirt?"

"Well oh great king of earth, I have journeyed far across this land. Searching for a better home so many kind might again have a place to call home." it answered, "Many of my kind have either returned to Gehenna or have passed because of improper conditions to thrive" it was hard, with their tiny stature they were easy targets for other demons and with little healthy vegetation they became weak and withered.

"After traveling for so long I became tired and weak, during times like that we bury ourselves in the dirt to avoid predators. The soil also helps us take in nutrients" he said rather meekly, "The soil was so nice and warm here, like a nice toasty blanket or toasty warm water!" it blushed remembering the feel of the water.

"Obviously it became strong after being touched by your greatness" it awed, "I am truly unworthy to be in such a presence"

"Interesting, so as your King, you're basically my servant" it seemed the green haired demon had toned out the creatures story and was only listening to the words of utter praise.

"Oh yes great King of Earth!"

"And you respect me and think no other being higher then me?"

"Oh course! You are truly my hero! My King! My very existence is nothing compared to you!"

"How interesting!" he grinned, with a flick he threw the creature up before letting it fall into his palm, "Though I don't know what I can do with such a tiny thing like you" it was no bigger than his thumb, how could it expect to serve someone like Amaimon.

"Oh please great demon lord allow me to serve you" it seemed to beg, "My life truly belongs only to you!"

"Well..." he looked off, "Why not" he hummed, "It might be fun playing with you for awhile, plus if you disappointment I'll just destroy you, I'm sure you won't mind" he said pressing his finger against the creatures head.

"Thank you oh great Demon King!" he graveled again

"Yeah, Yeah" he yawned, "It has gotten late though, I wonder if brother noticed I was gone yet" with a slight turn he stared off to look at the building, the school his brother worked and led. Though since he hadn't been summoned he either didn't notice or did not require any assistance from him. Or maybe he just didn't care.

'Since the half demon seemed to be able to control his flames, brother rarely calls on him' he frowned, even today all he wanted was to play with his Aniue. But the other only brushed him off saying how he had paperwork, he didn't even spare the green haired demon a glance. As if he didn't feel degraded enough his brother kicked him out of the school boundaries, precaution he said.

"Alright then, guess I'll have to go find some fun" since he wasn't allowed in the school without his brothers permission, he supposed he would make his own fun, he still had the infinity key so his possibilities seemed endless.

"Come along, time to go play" he motioned to the goblin, who made of series of noises before shaking the dirt of off. With a jump the goblin again found itself in its masters arms, long claws gently going over it's hands.

"Your life is spared, isn't it you little demon" he hummed, "Now then let's go, though we probably have enough time" now that he wasn't needed. Pushing the thought off he made a jump and began moving off, flying over the forest.

With a wiggle the small plant demon maneuvered from the man's vest pocket, awed by the sheer speed of his new master.

With this began the journey of the Demon King and his new minion

To Be Continued...

A/N: See ya next time!