HEY GUYS! Me and Windy decided to make a happy chapter since we depressed you in the last chapter! This one's a bit shorter then chapter one. Anywho, we do not own DGM or any of it's characters. Araya however we do own, she is under the copywrite of evalinesilverveil! ANYWAYS! I hope you enjoy! There is humor in this one!
Chapter 2
As I suspected, the Millennium Earl would not allow me to have my wish to die. An Akuma was assigned to take care of me until I was strong enough to do everything myself. I was miserable. I wanted to just die. I couldn't even kill myself, I couldn't get anything sharp or do anything to myself, something restrained me from committing suicide everytime. I hated it so much. The twins, however, always tried their best to talk me out of hating my life, though it was useless. It seemed the Earl thought he could make me happy again if I received certain objects. Like sweets for example. Yes, I accepted the gifts. No, I wasn't happy. I knew I wouldn't be until I was with Araya again. Everyday I could feel my physical strength returning to normal. But I could also feel my mental strength weakening.
This miserable life was all I had, but… I was missing the one thing that truly really mattered, happiness. Everywhere I turned it seemed that either I was being lied to, or I was being abused. No where was truly safe. I had lost faith in the world a long time ago, but it came back in full force now. Cheer up Jasdevi! Hee hee, at least we were able to be happy for a bit! Jasdero tried to cheer me up to no avail. I didn't answer. Actually, I couldn't remember the last time I had spoken, either mentally or aloud. My voice had returned days ago, but I refused to use it.
I only shook my head sorrowfully, my tears had long dried up by now, I couldn't use them anymore, my eye sockets felt dry as sand. But I didn't care. I clutched my arms close to my chest as if in attempt to keep warm. My fingers dug into my arms harshly as I subconsciously tried to inflict damage onto myself. Pain seemed to be the only thing I was allowed to feel in my life, so what was the point of preventing it anymore? I felt no pain though, something seemed to force my hands to draw back.
"Now, now Jasdevi, no need to inflict pain on yourself." The voice of Tyki scolded. I didn't reply, only looked up at him slightly through a curtain of two toned hair. "Now, it's time to get you out of this bed, you need to eat and walk around." Tyki said crossing his arms over his chest "though, I think you deserve just to stay here after what you did." My gaze lowered, my already damaged sanity cracking even more. I pulled my knees to my chest, hiding my face in them and refusing to make any further movements. "Come on now." Tyki said with an exasperated sigh. "The Earl has something for you." When I still refused to move, I felt him grab my arm and pull me to my feet. I felt myself crumple like my sanity on the ground, Tyki's grasp on my arm was the only thing that kept me from fully collapsing onto the floor. He kept a firm grip on my arm as he pulled me out of my room and down the hall. I felt a bit like a marionette, being controlled by strings connected to my unresponsive limps. I was forced onto a couch, I didn't do anything but allow myself to lay with my knees pressed to my chest. Tyki gave another exasperated sigh. "Stay here." He ordered, before walking away. Like I was gonna go anywhere. I buried my face in my knees, wishing I could somehow cause myself pain. If I could feel it, it would mean that I was alive. I was a living being... right? I wasn't a monster like everyone always said... right?! But I knew that wouldn't happen, something had been keeping me from hurting myself, and it wasn't me or the twins, it must have been the Millennium Earl's doing. As if he had to make my life more miserable as it already was. I wasn't even allowed to feel pain anymore... so what was left? Nothing but emptiness remained. That is, until the Earl appeared, someone being forced forwards in his arms. I-is that-? Devit started. No way... hee! Jasdero continued. I looked up slightly to see what the twins were so shocked at. And my eyes widened in pure disbelief.
"I noticed that I couldn't make you happy with anything I offered to you, so because this girl seems to be the only thing that makes you happy, I brought her here." The Earl said, shoving the form of Araya towards me harshly, she staggered, her knees buckling. I caught her before she could fall, hardly believing what my senses were telling me. I didn't speak to the Earl, only hugged Araya tightly, trembling slightly. I kept her close, nuzzling my cheek into hers. "Hmm… This is quite strange…" The Earl commented as he observed my behavior towards the female redhead. Araya nuzzled closer to me, bringing her cheek to the crook of my neck. Not caring that the Millennium Earl was right there, I pressed my lips gently to her forehead, fighting back my tears of joy. She wrapped her arms around my waist and pressed herself closely, her body trembling very much, I didn't know why, she didn't seem to be scared the slightest bit, but tears slid from her eyes sliding down her cheeks, causing her to flinch when they reached certain points on her face. I gently wiped the tears away with gloved fingers, hugging her closer to my body.
For the first time in ages, I spoke. "Can I bring her to my room? I feel there would be conflict if the other Noah were to see her here." I said, surprised at how ragged and dry my voice was from not using it for so long. The Earl nodded in consent.
"On a few conditions, she is to stay in your room, she is not to eat until I say she can, and if you disobey my orders or break my terms, I can take her away as easily as I gave her to you." The Earl said sternly, I nodded in reply. Feeling lighter and stronger than I had in ages, I stood a bit shakily, with Araya still in my arms and quickly retreated towards the safety of my room. She was very light, but my legs were weak from lack of use. I clutched her cold body close to mine as I entered the room at an abrupt right turn in the hallway, closing the door behind me so the other Noah would leave us alone. I gently placed Araya on my bed, sitting down next to her immediately.
"I missed you so much…" She whispered burying her face into my side, I felt her nose gently press into my skin, her multicolored eyes shut.
"We missed you too..." I replied in my ragged voice. Pretty girl is back! Hee hee! Jasdero giggled with delight. Hell ya! We're not alone! Devit cheered with his brother. She brought herself closer. I placed a hand under her chin, raising her head slightly. A bit hesitantly, I leaned forward and pressed our lips together. To my relief and happiness, Araya returned the kiss, her hands against my chest. She wrapped her arms around my neck, running her fingers through my shorter hair. I breathed in the scent of sandal wood. So refreshing and soothing, I nuzzled her tenderly, kissing her deeply my neurons drunkenly spinning in my head.
When we pulled back, a thin smile had formed on her lips. I felt myself grin feeling happiness for the first time in forever. I wished that we could be free to just love. Maybe live in our own house. I wanted to make sure she was mine to love.
Before I even knew what I was saying I said "can we love you?" I asked looking into her beautiful mismatched eyes. I didn't know what to expect as a response, rejection, anger, an awkward look. But I didn't expect this.
"Yes. Yes. Yes." She whispered. "Please..." She murmured closing her eyes and rubbing her cheek against my own. I smiled softly, holding her closer to my chest. My heart fluttered happily, making me feel like I could grow wings and fly. The twins seemed to get dreamy drunken looks on their faces. Their cheeks red and their eyelids dropped lazily.
"You'll stay with us?" I asked hopefully, running my fingers through her hair.
"Yes." She purred happily, curling up in my arms, her cheek pressing against my chest.
"Good." I whispered, kissing her forehead.
"I-I... I love you three..." She whispered, she loved me and my two wonderful halves. Hee! She said she loved us! She said she loved us Devi! the blonde giggled happily, glomping his brother. Devitto nodded happily with an odd giggle. I felt myself grow lighter then air, my weightless feeling heart seeming to fly. I was happy. For the first time, I was truly happy. Someone loved me. I wasn't a monster, I could be loved.
"We love you too." The twins and I spoke in unison. She grinned and brought herself closer kissing my cheek lovingly. My happiness seemed to be making my powers go nuts. Out of no where, cat ears two toned cat ears and a tail appeared. I blushed slightly at this. She laughed and gently scratched behind my cat ears. I felt a soothing feeling as if he was scratching a mosquito bite on my ear, it felt very good and quite relieving. I leaned into her touch, purring softly. She continued to scratch, I felt her perfectly sharp nails gently scratch behind my ear, soothing what itchiness was there. "Nya~" the mewl escaped my throat before I could stop it. She scratch underneath my chin, hitting the perfect point in my neck with her other hand. I licked her cheek like a real cat, feeling her smooth cold skin against the soft muscle that was my tongue. I nuzzled against her smooth cheek, it's perfect shape practically melting into my cheek, I closed my eyes breathing.
Shivers ran down my spine as I felt Araya's lips kiss my hairline and collarbone gently, her cold lips causing goosebumps on my grey skin, her lips were like silk, tender and sweet like caramel. I hugged her closer, not wanting the happiness to stop. Gently, I pressed my lips against her's again, claiming them in a kiss. She sank into my arms and returned my kiss, I felt her breath, like fog against my skin. We pulled apart quickly when the door opened and someone walked in.
"Hey." Road giggled, grinning, as if she knew she'd just interrupted something. "Sorry to interrupt, but I have a little present for Jasdevi." She walked up to me.
"What is it?" I asked a bit warily, not exactly trusting her. The shorter Noah sat behind me, reaching up to grab a lock of my short hair.
"I can make your hair grow back," She replied.
"Wh-what?" My eyes widened at her words.
"I can make it grow back, there's just a little surprise that comes with it." Road smirked slightly. "Don't worry," she added, seeing my suspicious look. "It's a good surprise." She placed a silver comb to my hair and began to brush out the short locks. Araya stayed away from Road, though she was younger and shorter, she was still an unknown Noah to her. Road smirked slightly, continuing to brush out my hair that continued to lengthen as she did. Araya's gaze became more curious, seeing something that I obviously didn't see. She watched Road, her hand just below her shoulder. Probably where her innocence was. Soon enough, the hair was back at its original length. "Done!" Road giggled, pulling back. Araya blinked a few times before piping up.
"Jasdevi... Your hair is black..." She commented, this caused a shriek from Jasdero to erupt. I hissed in slight pain at his shriek. Hesitantly, I took a lock of my hair in my fingers, putting it in my line of vision. I jumped back seeing my hair as black as my original one patch of black hair. DERO'S GOLDEN LOCKS! THEY'RE NOT GOLDEN ANYMORE! Jasdero screeched in alarm, gripping his now raven colored hair.
"Holy shit." I breathed, staring wide eyed at the long black hair. Devitto smirked. Dero, you look more like me now he chuckled twirling a strand of ebony hair between his fingertips. The former blonde burst into tears, sobbing into his hands. Road giggled slightly at my expression.
"Now you kinda look like most of the Noah Clan." She giggled. "Most of us have black hair."
"I was unique…" I murmured, knowing I still am despite my hair turning black, I am in love with an exorcist AND I wear make up unlike the rest of the Noah. I pouted at the smaller Noah who smiled, winked and merrily skipped out with her silver comb, shutting the door behind her. I growled in annoyance wishing my hair was special again.
I watched a strand of my no longer perfect hair, twirling it in between my fingertips. I felt warm arms wrap around my waist from behind me, a warm cheek rubbing against the crook of my neck. I felt myself close my eyes and breath in the scent of sandalwood. I knew this was Araya, she had sensed my discomfort and disappointment about my hair. I let myself lean into her, resting the back of my head on her shoulder as she held me like a child in her warm, protective arms.
I felt a yawn spread my jaws apart to release it's quiet winds, gently, I unraveled Araya's arms from my waist and lay down next to her, pulling a blanket over my sore, weak body, she lied down next to me and nestled her nose against my chest. I felt myself smile, my now longer hair wrapping around her protectively along with my arms. Somehow, I knew the other Noah would try to hurt her. So I hung onto her tightly, relishing her comfort. I knew I had to protect her from everything, especially the Akuma with their natural instinct to kill exorcists. I wouldn't allow them to touch her. They wouldn't take her away from me. Jasdero continued to cry, sniffing at the loss of his golden locks. Dero's golden locks...Dero's golden locks... he kept repeating. Dero… You're over reacting… You're hair is the same. Except black. Would you rather have it be hot pink? Or violet? Devit groaned to his twin. Dero wants his old hair back. He whimpered. I guess I could always bleach it... but that's not really healthy for hair. I replied. Don't bleach it! I don't want part of my hair blonde! Devit objected indignantly. I couldn't help but smile at that. Just shut up and comfort your brother. I said teasingly. You're being a jerk, you know that? Not my fault I happen to be your jerky side… Devit grumbled. My smile widened. Just comfort him. Please? I asked as Jasdero continued to cry. Devit groaned and squeezed his eyes shut, probably imagining Jasdero's hair blonde again, it seemed to slowly turn blonde again. When Dero saw this, it seemed to calm him down a bit. Devit patted his brother on the head. Oh yeah. Tomorrow can you split? We want a turn with Aya too. Devit added. Sure. But only if you calm Dero down fully. I said, hugging Araya close. I doubt that'll happen if his hair turns black again… Devitto mumbled irritably, obviously mad at Road. Just try. You're his brother. Think of something. I pouted slightly. I already thought of something. It made him blonde. He's calming down already. Devitto said with a huff of irritation. Give him a hug. It'll help. I suggested. If I have to… Devit groaned and hugged his brother. Jasdero sniffed, nuzzling against his twin for comfort. His hair was back to it's normal blonde now, calming him quite a bit. He yawned slightly, rubbing his eyes. It was weird how childish he was... but I guess that's why I liked him so much.
I felt Araya nestle closer, her nose pressed against my chest, a red braid falling over her shoulder, her even breaths told me she was asleep, her eyes closed, she looked so beautiful in her sleep. Her long eyelashes looked so beautiful and delicate, she was quite a delicate creature now that I payed more attention. I gently brushed some hair away from her lovely face, kissing her cheek and closing my own eyes. The twins had both calmed down and had fallen asleep, making me feel extra tired. I felt myself sink to the calm of sleep, breathing evenly and letting myself hold Araya closer to my body.
…
I awoke the next morning, Araya still in my arms and sleeping soundly. I smiled, my hair wrapping around her tighter as if to keep her safe and sound from whatever might be awaiting us. I closed my eyes, whispering a few words under my breath. At once, I split into the twins, going into their minds. Each boy was positioned at either side of her, holding her close, though they still slept, their tired minds dreaming soundly. I wished I could look through their eyes so I could monitor the surroundings, however, their eyes were closed so I couldn't even catch a glimpse. So, out of pure boredom, I decided to peek at what they were dreaming about. The tv like things in front of me switched on, showing me what I wished to see. I peered into Jasdero's first, naturally it was filled with candy and sweets, meadows, double rainbows and sunshine. With myself and Devitto frolicking about the meadows with him of course, it was usually the same, there was always the occasional nightmare of edited memories but today, it was at least happy. I smiled slightly, glad that his mind wasn't plagued with nightmares tonight. After a while of watching the dream, I switched over to Devit's. I expected the usual crap about torture etcetera,but instead… I found something else. Something that definitely deserved a good thorough taunting. I smirked as I saw him with Araya, in a bed, their arms entangled with each others, neither seemed to be wearing any clothes. Yep… Definately worth a good taunting… I mused. I leaned back slightly in my seat, my smirk widening as I watched. Their lips were pressed against each others, hands running through hair, and enjoying their little private party.
Then to my disappointment the vision went dark signaling they were awakening. I pouted childishly, crossing my arms in disappointment.
"Damn it..." I muttered. The twins yawned
"Good morning to you too…" Devit said mentally.
"Morning! Hee!" Jasdero piped up a moment later.
"Couldn't have stayed asleep a bit longer Devit?" I sighed, leaning my head back as the screens in front of me switched to the twin's vision.
"W-what are you t-talking about?" Devitto stammered, his cheeks flushed.
"Oh, you know VERY well what I'm talking about." I smirked widely. Jasdero tilted his head in curious confusion.
"N-no…" Devit said nervously. I could tell he had a deep suspicion that I was talking about his dream.
"Thanks for the wonderful show, by the way, your dream was very interesting to watch." My smirk widened further.
"Sh-shut up!" Devitto cried in embarrassment, nervously shuffling in the bed, avoiding a glance at Araya. This only seemed to confuse Dero even more. I decided to have a bit more fun with Devit.
"You're such a pervert." I grinned. "Dreaming about Araya without-"
"Shut up! It was covered!" Devit groaned desperately.
"What's going on?" Dero asked in innocent confusion.
"N-nothing Dero. Y-you're too innocent for this." Devitto said wishing he could somehow manage to make Jasdero not hear this conversation.
"He's 18. I'm sure he can handle the information of what his dear twin was dreaming about," I laughed in amusement.
"Dero want's to know. Dero can handle it!" Jasdero said indignantly, crossing his arms over his chest. Devitto only stiffened, his whole body tense. "Dero's not a kid anymore Devi." He pouted.
"You still haven't even gotten the friggin talk Dero…" Devitto pointed out.
"I'll give it to him!" I volunteered, sitting up straight.
"DERO DOESN'T WANT IT!" Jasdero cried immediately. Devit let out a sigh of relief, probably thinking I had finished talking about his dream.
"Like you said, Dero, you're not a kid anymore." I scolded.
"DERO'S NOT A KID! But Dero doesn't want the talk! Dero doesn't need it!" Jasdero said indignantly.
"Whatever gets you to stop talking about my dream…" Devitto muttered under his breath.
"I'll give you the kid friendly version." I continued. "You will need it. Trust me, you will. You have to grow up and take it like a man Dero. We're almost 19 for god's sake." Jasdero whipped up a fresh batch of tears, his golden eyes growing abnormally larger than usual. "You really think I'm gonna fall for the whole fake tears thing?" I sighed, leaning my chin on my palm. "I'm the one who gave you the idea of fake tears. Remember?"
Jasdero pouted wiping the tears then speaking up again "Dero's still interested about Devi's dream." He said glancing at his brother.
"You can only know about his dream when you get the talk." I said.
"I'll give it to him. JUST because he's curious." Devitto smirked evilly. Jasdero rapidly shook his head, eyes widened impossibly. "So. When a man and a woman love each other VERY much they decide to-" Jasdero cut his twin off.
"Dero doesn't want to! Dero doesn't want to!" He cried.
"It'll be fine Jasdero." I reassured him. "You trust me right? Would I lie to you?" Jasdero slowly shook his head. "Exactly. Now calm down, take a deep breath, and listen. Okay?" I asked in a soothing voice. Devitto gave his brother the brief version of the talk mentally, in the most kid friendly version as possible. I helped out however I could.
When he finished, Jasdero only blinked a few times then said. "So that's how babies are made… Devi you told me that it had to do with birds and bees. You lied Devi. You lied." He pouted.
"Well... that's what adults call it... I think..." I muttered, unsure. Jasdero blinked a few more times.
"Now tell me about Devi's dream! You promised!" Jasdero pouted.
"I did, didn't I? Well, I never go back on my word." And with that, I launched into an explanation of what Devitto had dreamt about while Dero had been dreaming of happiness and rainbows. Devitto whimpered as I explained it in great detail. When I had finished, Jasdero looked at his brother.
"Devi! That's disgusting!" He cried.
"You want to…" Devit snorted in reply, crossing his arms and avoiding his brother's gaze, a fresh blush against his cheeks.
"Well, yes... but still!" Dero countered.
"HAH! I KNEW IT! YOU DO WANT TO!" Devitto said triumphantly, a broad smirk across his lips.
"How about we wait a bit? Before we... uh... yeah..." I blushed, wanting the same thing the twins did.
"The only thing is, I don't think she'd want to… She's already a bit timid and I think there's more to that back story then what she had told us…"Devit replied.
"Aya-chan is hiding something, hee!" Jasdero agreed.
"Yeah, well we are too." I pointed out.
"True… But I'm interested in what she's hiding…" Devit concluded. I nodded slowly in agreement. Our attention was suddenly caught by movement. Araya was stirring slightly. She mumbled something in her sleep. The twins looked at each other and back at the sleeping girl. Her mismatched eyes fluttered open slowly. It took her to realize I had split into the twins, she yawned quietly. Looking at both twins. They grinned at her.
"Morning, Aya-chan! hee!" Jasdero giggled, nuzzling his cheek against her's.
"G'morning…" She said softly.
"Sleep well?" Devit purred.
"Very," she said, comprehending everything she had been through yesterday.
"Oh! Crap! I forgot to make sure if the Earl hurt her when he brought her here!" I suddenly remembered.
"Did the Earl hurt you yesterday?" The twins asked her urgently. I leaned forward a bit, anxious for the answer. She thought for a minute.
"Don't think so," she shrugged.
"Can't you remember?" Jasdero asked worriedly. She shook her head. The twins looked at each other for a moment.
"Does it hurt anywhere?" Devit asked. She shrugged, obviously not knowing if she was in pain at all. "Tell us if you feel any pain, alright?" he asked softly, placing a kiss to the side of her head. She nodded.
"This is strange… How does she not know if she is feeling pain or not and why can't she remember?" I wondered out loud.
"Hey, Dero noticed something too." the innocent twin said. "When Devi and I were looking through your memories."
"What is it? Elaborate for me Jasdero." I said eager to know.
"When the Bookman Jr. took Aya-chan away, he said 'Not to mention you shouldn't even be feeling like this.'" Dero pointed out.
"Ya… He did didn't he… Ask about that. Would you?" I said, curiosity pricking at me.
"What did Bookman Jr. mean when he said you shouldn't be feeling like this. hee." Jasdero asked. She looked at Jasdero, blinking a few times, a look of curiosity in her own eyes.
"When was this?" She asked.
"When he took you back to the Order." Jasdero explained. "After your nightly visits."
"Oh yeah, I'm actually not sure," she said with a sigh.
"You can tell us, it's alright," Devit pried curiously. Araya turned towards him.
"I legit don't know. He's said some weird stuff like that before. But I don't know what he means," Araya replied, I could tell she was telling us the truth. Jasdero didn't pry.
"I suppose... the only way to know is to ask him." I pondered. She sighed.
"I wish I knew the answer to that myself, I'm curious…" She added.
"Maybe, if we get the chance, we can ask." Devit offered. Araya nodded
"I can't though, remember the Earl said I couldn't leave this room, even if I wanted to…" She sighed. Devitto nodded.
"We'll find out, don't worry," he said softly. Araya nodded slowly with a sigh. Silently I pondered on how I could discover this information, meanwhile the twins hugged her closely, as if protecting her from whatever. "You know, Dero." Devit started slowly, looking at Jasdero.
"Hm?" Dero asked softly.
"You look good with black hair." Devitto grinned, reaching forwards and twirling a lock of hair in his fingers. Jasdero pouted looking at his once again black hair.
"Dero doesn't like it…" The former blonde pouted. Devit laughed lightly, patting his twin's head.
"Well, I do. Doesn't that count for something?" he asked playfully. "Now we look more like twins."
"I guess…" Jasdero said glumly. Devitto looked at Araya.
"He looks good like that right?" he asked, thinking that maybe if Araya liked it Jasdero would feel better about it.
"Ya. He looks good with both in my opinion." Araya agreed. Jasdero blushed slightly, looking at the raven colored hair that fell in front of his face.
"I-I guess I can live with it..." he mumbled timidly, still blushing.
"Don't worry Dero, it's still the same, just different colored." Devit said patting his twin on the back.
"Okay." Dero smiled slightly. I smiled too, happy that Jasdero was getting used to no longer having his 'golden locks'. Though, I had to admit, I'd miss them.
"Boys, breakfast!" A voice called through the door. The twin's heads shot up. I only just realized how hungry we were.
"Dero and Devi will bring Aya-chan food too! hee!" Jasdero promised, kissing Araya's cheek and standing. Araya smiled and nodded. Devitto jumped to his feet.
"We'll be right back." He grinned, taking his brother's hand and running out with him.
"God, I'm hungry." I groaned as I lounged about on the mental couch in the twins head. "We should lock the door so the Akuma don't get Araya." I suggested. The twins looked at each other and nodded, Jasdero went back.
"Hi Aya-chan, sorry we just need to close and lock the door so the other Noah and the Akuma don't hurt you," Jasdero said softly. She nodded with a smile as he played with a small flame in her palm. Jasdero giggled and closed the door, locking it from the inside before shutting it tightly. Then he skipped back to Devit. "Done!" He giggled happily.
"Good, now let's go eat." Devitto grinned as he and Dero walked towards the dining room.
When they got there they sat down at their usual seats, the other Noah had already begun to eat. So the twins just dug in. Jasdero shot a few glares at Road, but said nothing. Devitto simply stuffed his face with as much food as possible, hunger gnawing at their stomachs. The two of them ate quickly, eager for the empty feeling that had bagged at their stomachs to go away. They made sure to sneak food into their pockets for Araya to eat. Thankfully none of the other Noah saw them sneaking food.
By the time they were done eating their jacket pockets were stuffed with food which was perfectly hidden. They excused themselves from the table and rushed back to their room, where Araya would be waiting for them. I was satisfied and full for the first time in ages. They knocked enthusiastically on the door.
"Aya-chan!" They both called in unison. Araya unlocked the door and opened it. Smiling at the twins with a friendly wave.
"Dero and Devi brought you food! hee!" Jasdero giggled, pointing to their pockets.
"Oh! Thank you!" She said happily hugging the two of them and giving each of them a kiss on their cheeks. They blushed a bit and grinned wider. The three of them sat on the bed, the twins took all the food from their pockets and put it on the bed. They offered Araya the food by putting it in front of her. She took it hesitantly as if she wasn't supposed to eat from the pile they were giving her.
"It's okay." Devitto assured her, as if reading her mind. "The Earl doesn't know." She nodded and started eating, not savagely like how the twins had eaten. She was much more calm as she ate, as if she had eaten earlier. The twins sat next to her, waiting patiently for her to finish. I had never seen them like this. They, like me, were always so impatient. But, at the moment, they were sitting calmly and quietly, which was a huge breakthrough.
She finished not too long after, unlike most humans like herself, she seemed like a calm, but quick. She looked up at the twins.
"Thanks." She said with a pretty smile on her lips. The two of them blushed and grinned at her, both of them kissing her cheeks.
"We have a few questions," Devit said.
"Ya?" Araya said tilting her head.
"What do you do for fun?" They asked in unison.
"Poker, sparring, art, piano, singing, um... Well I like playing with fire, weapons etcetera," she replied "oh and causing hell is fun too." She added with a sly smirk. The three of us grinned at her response.
"God, she's perfect." I sighed, a bit dreamily.
"I knew we chose the right one!" Devit said mentally, his voice tinged with smug triumph.
"She's smart, cool, AND pretty! hee hee!" Jasdero giggled mentally, grinning widely.
"So, what'd you wanna do?" She asked, her legs criss crossed.
"Let's play a game!" Dero suggested.
"What kind of game?" Araya asked, tilting her head.
"The materialization game." Devitto grinned, reading Dero's mind.
"How do you play?" She asked.
"You name something..." Devit started.
"...and we make it appear!" Jasdero finished.
"Sounds fun!" She said happily. "Maybe we could make it more of a challenge, how about you guess what object I'm thinking about, I'll give you three hints, and you materialize it?" Araya suggested. They nodded enthusiastically. I grinned, leaning forwards. I was good at guessing games. This would be easy. She thought for a second. "deadly, alive, aquatic, in the movie Jaws. Those are my four hints." She said with a sweet smile. Jasdero and Devit looked at each other, both thinking of what it could possibly be. I sighed.
"It's a shark, you dolts." I said in exasperation.
"Shut up..." Devit grumbled irritably. The twins thought of a shark and pulled the trigger. A small shark plush appeared next to Araya. "It'd be way too dangerous to bring a real one in here." Devitto smirked.
"Well you're both correct," she said with a smile she thought for a moment, "shiny, small, can be found practically anywhere, and it's a bit circular." Araya said.
"Gem." I said automatically. Dero and Devit nodded and pulled the triggers again, this time making a bright blue gem appear. The gem was connected to a gold chain, making a necklace. I smiled slightly at their ideas. Jasdero took the necklace and offered it to Araya.
"Is it right? Hee!" he asked, grinning. She nodded with a laugh hugging the two of them. They grinned widely, hugging her back. I leaned my chin on my palm, still smiling. This was fun. Even though I wasn't personally playing, I still thought it was fun. Well... I was the one giving them answers... so technically I guess I am playing. But that didn't matter.
"Do you want to continue or do you wanna play something else?"Araya asked. They shrugged.
"What does Aya-chan wanna do?" Jasdero asked, leaning his head on her shoulder.
"It doesn't matter to me unless it includes water," she mused.
"Why water?" Devitto asked curiously.
"One, water hurts me, two I HATE baths and anything that has to do with water. Ya I know it sounds gross but… Water hurts me for some reason." The female redhead explained.
"We hate baths too!" The twins laughed together. Araya joined their laughter.
"She's even more perfect than I thought!" Devit cheered happily.
"Finally! Someone who won't care that be don't like baths! Hee hee!" Dero giggled. I laughed, rolling my eyes playfully.
"You two are strange, you know that?" I asked mockingly.
"Shut up! You don't like bath's either!" Devit pouted.
"I know. Which means I'm strange too." I grinned.
"No duh," Devit smirked.
"We're all strange! HEE!" Jasdero piped up happily. The three of us laughed mentally in amusement.
"So you really hate bath's or are you just saying that to make me feel better?" Araya asked, a warm smile across her lips.
"Oh, we do hate baths." Devit smirked widely.
"When Dero and Devi lived on the streets, we never took them! hee! So we got used to never taking them." Jasdero explained with his usual giggle.
"I'd get used to it too if I had lived on the streets." Araya said thoughtfully.
"Well," Devitto shrugged. "it was a pretty shitty life, but not having to take baths WAS a small bright side."
"I can see that." Araya shrugged in response. Jasdero giggled softly and, out of no where, leaned his head on Araya's chest, hugging her waist tightly. She laughed softly and rubbed his back.
"Aya-chan is pretty." He giggled softly, before nuzzling into her chest. "And soft. hee hee"
"Thank you Jasdero." Araya blushed slightly and gave his head a little pat. "That's really sweet." She moved her body back slightly, trying to remove his face from her chest. Jasdero only followed her movements, tightening his arms around her and giggling. "Okay, I guess you just keep your face there then. That's cool." Devitto smirked in amusement. Araya rolled her eyes at him. I burst into laughter at what Jasdero was doing.
"Getting a bit frisky there, a-aren't you D-Dero?" I gasped out between laughter.
"Dero doesn't get frisky! It's warm and comfy here! Like a pillow! Hee" Jasdero replied indignantly. My laughter increased, so much so, that I fell off the couch I was sitting on and hit my head on the ground.
"Ow..." I groaned softly. This... seemed to happen a lot to me. Devitto snorted in amusement.
"Jasdero… I think you should stop using Araya as a pillow." Devit said with a laugh.
"Dero doesn't want to!" the long haired twin pouted. "It's comfy. hee!"
"Yes but do you see where your head is brother dear?" Devit said tilting his head.
"Dero's not blind." Jasdero stuck his tongue out at Devitto.
"Well… Most girls don't like heads there…" Devit countered.
"Aya-chan's not saying anything." Dero pointed out. "So that means she doesn't mind, right?" He asked, looking up at Araya's blushing face. She nodded slowly, probably unsure of what to say.
"Fine if you want to be a perv…" Devitto sighed.
"Dero's not a perv!" Jasdero cried indignantly, looking back at Devit. "Devi's the perv!"
"No! I'm not!" Devitto said his cheeks flushing.
"Both of you shut up! You're gonna scare Araya!" I pouted not wanting them to somehow manage to scare away the only girl that actually was like us and liked us. They both pouted. Jasdero, reluctantly, released Araya, instead choosing to lean his head on his brother's lap. He giggled as he stared up at the ceiling.
"Good boy," Devit praised his brother with a smirk.
"Meh." was Jasdero's only reply. He reached up and poked the ravenette in the cheek.
"Meh." Devit said pouting and poking Jasdero's forehead. Araya giggled seeing their resemblance amusing. Jasdero glanced at Araya.
"What do you wanna do now?" He asked.
"We could play something if you guys want?" Araya suggested.
"What do you want to play?" Devit asked.
"I don't know many games, never got to play anything besides poker," Araya said sheepishly, rubbing the back of her neck.
"I think Tyki might have a deck." Devitto mused. "We could ask him if we could use it."
"Sure, but do you guys know how to play poker?" She asked.
"A bit." They replied.
"So you know the basics?" She asked. "And are you sure you want to play the version I usually play?" She said a bit cautiously. They nodded, grinning eagerly. I wasn't so sure. But, what could you do when you're bored out of your mind? "Can you materialize the cards?" She asked.
"It's easier to just ask Tyki..." Devit said.
"We can't overuse our powers or we get tired." Dero explained.
"So it's a bit like how innocence powers work then…" Araya said in understanding. They shrugged, then stood.
"We'll be right back." They said in unison. Araya nodded and lied back on the bed. They walked out together.
"So... where oh where could that bastard be?" I asked in a bored tone.
"Probably in the library," Devitto replied, not even bothering to talk mentally once they closed the door to their room.
"He's such a bookworm. hee!" Dero added.
As we walked into the library, we saw, as suspected Tyki Mikk. Reading a large book. Road clinging to his shoulders.
"Tyki. Bastard. We need a deck of cards. Pronto." Devit said lazily, his left knee bent only a bit so his left foot only touched the ground with it's toes, one hand rested on his hip. Jasdero hunched over as his brother used him as an armrest, grinning his usual insane looking grin, his golden eyes seemed to go in two different directions.
"Cards! Now!hee!" He giggled. Tyki gave out an exasperated sigh and tossed Devit a pack of poker cards a bored/irritated look on his face.
"Good boy!" Devitto praised as he caught the cards. Tyki scowled as Road began to laugh. Jasdero and Devit grinned, turned, and walked out. They walked through the hallways back to their room. It grew hotter as they neared their room.
"Isn't her innocence like fire or something?" Devit asked mentally.
"Yeah..." Dero replied.
"Go faster. Now." I ordered. The two of them looked at each other then ran for the door. Inside, Araya's innocence was activated and she was glaring at a level 3 Akuma. What seemed like a whip made out of fire and lava was clutched in her hands. Her mismatched eyes narrowed. The twins pulled out their guns, death glaring the Akuma. "What do you two say about punishing that Akuma?" I hissed angrily.
"Kill…." I heard Devit hiss savagely.
"Kill! Kill! Hee!" Jasdero giggled sadistically. "Rip it to pieces!"
"Sounds like a plan…" I spat in reply, fury boiling inside of me like a pot of water on a stove, just waiting to be dumped on someone's head to burn them severely. The twins pointed their revolvers at the Akuma. "Let's add to the fire." I smirked widely.
"Red bomb: Blazing Red Planet!" The twins shouted, pulling the triggers. A giant fire ball shot out and hit the Akuma. It growled in pain and turned to face the twins.
"Master Jasdevi. Why are you interrupting my attack on the exorcist?" The level 3 asked.
"Didn't get the memo eh?" Devit asked in irritation. "She's our plaything!"
"Yeah! hee!" Jasdero added.
"How the fuck did you even get in here?" Devitto asked.
"The door wasn't locked masters and I sensed innocence." The Akuma replied.
"The hell did we say about coming into our room without fucking permission?" the ravenette hissed.
"Not allowed!" Dero giggled.
"But there's innocence," The Akuma objected.
"She's. With. Us." Devitto repeated slowly and angrily. They cocked their guns threatenly.
"Leave," Jasdero added.
"Yes Masters…" The Akuma murmured and left the room. The twins shut the door behind the Akuma, though it was more of a slam. Then they ran over to Araya, guns still at hand, they both wrapped their arms around her. Nuzzling against her. I let out a sigh of relief, she was safe.
"Are you okay?" They asked in unison.
"Yes…" She breathed, leaning into their embrace. The twins felt her usual cold body against what parts of their skin was revealed.
"Why is her skin always so cold?" Devitto questioned.
"How the hell am I supposed to know?" I replied in a slightly annoyed voice, still a bit ticked off at that Akuma.
"Are you sure?" Jasdero asked worriedly. She nodded, giving them each a small kiss on the cheek to reassure them.
"I'm fine. I promise." Araya said softly. They nodded slowly, hearts still racing through their chests like race cars, thundering away of on a track of pavement.
"Why is Aya-chan cold?" Jasdero asked softly. She shrugged.
"I don't feel cold but I guess my skin is. Lavi said I was anemic or something like that." She said simply.
"An-em-ic?" Dero sounded out the word slowly.
"What's that mean?" Devit asked.
"It's someone with a blood disorder, it makes them cold," the female red-head explained. The twins nodded in understanding. But, because I was in their heads, I knew they still didn't really understand too much.
"Well… We have the cards, shall we play poker then?" Devit said, changing the topic.
"Sure. I hope you know how to play strip poker!" Araya said. "this'll be amusing." She smirked, taking the deck from Devit and dealing it out, the twins looked at each other.
"Uh oh…" I said. This was going to be a LONG game. Especially since... "...why can't you two wear underwear...?" I asked softly, dreading what was about to happen.