Soooo our little demin is intrigued and thus begin to watch his hostage differently. Probably too differently.

I completely forgot to specify one point : Chandler and Cusack broke free earlier than in the manga.

Enjoy and thanks ^^


During the following days, nothing seemed particularly different. Morgan was still a prisoner cooking for her jailers, Estarossa continued to keep an eye on her, Chandler tried to find his master but failed to bring him back, Cusack was avoiding the princess's meals and Zeldoris began to be more intrigued about Morgan. After what she said about humans being worse than demons, he looked at her differently. He was used to be considered as a monster, a freak or a plague. That someone could see him otherwise surprised him. So he tried to understand. That human has been annoying as much as weird. That's why Zeldoris contrived to be in her presence and observed her.

Morgan didn't mind, as long as he stopped yelling all time and let her be. Of course, the other demons noticed this new interest. Especially Cusack who couldn't get why his master stooped to be interested about that girl. He watched them as well. Zeldoris took the habit to take tea in the ball room where a table and chairs have been installed. Morgan often played music not far away. Sometimes they even get to play chess. That's how Zeldoris began to notice things about the princess he has been oblivious about. Her grace whatever she was doing, her delicate neck when she tied her hair, this long and silky hair, that warm or nice smile, those chocolate eyes, pink lips … in a word, her beauty. Zeldoris spottted those details without understanding their meaning. All he knew was all this brought him moments of peace and relaxation.

One day, as Cusack was reporting news to his master, he noticed that this one stopped listening to him. Zeldoris was glancing at Morgan who entered the room, humming. She greeted Zeldoris with a gracious nod. The napping demon saw with surprise a nice smile on his master's lips as he gave back the princess her greeting. Not only that, but his look followed her.

" I must stop this before it gets too far." thought Cusack.

To begin, ruining her meals. He went to the kitchen and take a look inside. There she was, busy cutting vegetables. He glanced at the cooking pot, then threw something in it. In one minute it would explode. With luck it will burn her.

"Morgan." he heard.

Crap ! What was his master doing here now of all times ? He couldn't possibly let him be hurt, by his fault on top of that. Plus, he should be able to turn this in his favour. Cusack rushed in the kitchen. He protected his master just when the explosion happened. Unfortunately, he protected the princess as well.

" What happened ?" asked Zeldoris.

"Ask that human. She visibly tried to hurt you. I knew we couldn't trust her." responded Cusack.

" What ? Why would I make my own cook explode ? And how on top of that ?" retorted Morgan.

" You tried to hurt my master, filthy human. You'll pay it with your life." warned Cusack.

" Before that, tell me how would I have been able to predict Zelis' arrival here ?"

" How should I know ? You humans are deceitful." resumed Cusack, a hand on his sword.

Morgan grabbed a knife behind her. No way she let her be killed without a fight. The demon already unsheathed his sword, and sent it to the princess. But Zeldoris interposed himself, catching the blade with his fingers.

" That's enough Cusack. This is an accident. It's still forbidden to touch her."

Cusack rounded eyes. He sheathed his weapon. Morgan waited for him to get out and looked for another cooking pot. The previous one has been ruined by the explosion. Zeldoris followed his former master.

" Master Zeldoris, why are you protecting that human ? This is not worthy of you." asked Cusack.

The Demon King representative watched him with a suspicious look. Cusack shivered. Looks like his master understood it wasn't her fault.

" Just to be clear : don't you dare do this again when I'm on the way."

Zeldoris left him here. Cusack stoop it up said. In the kitchen, Morgan was leaning against the sink. That damn demon. He did this. He tried to hurt her or worse. She also realized how fast he was. Would she even have been able to block his attack ? She'll have to watch her back from now on. Things were going to be complicated. Later, she went to serve lunch. Zeldoris was missing, which surprised her. Maybe he forgot time again. The young woman went to find him. She spotted him outside.

" Zelis ? It's lunch time." she called.

" Oh ! I knew I forgot something. I have some business to attend, I won't eat now." he announced.

His wings appeared, and he began to rise in the air. Morgan looked at him mouth opened.

" You can fly ! How lucky of you." she said.

Zeldoris watched her. Then he had a little smile before her expression. He left. He wondered if it was a good idea to leave after what Cusack did. He told Estarossa to keep an eye on the girl, just before he questioned himself. Was he worry ? No he couldn't be. It was simply that if she were to disappear, he'll have to taste his former master's food again. Just the thought made his stomach churn.


Morgan for her part, locked herself in her room. Better not be in Cusack's sight until Zeldoris' return. By the way …why was he less aggressive since a while ? Not that she didn't like on the contrary. Still it was weird. What could possibly make him change ? Cusack noticed it, as well he spotted Estarossa's discreet survey. That infuriated him more. What kind of spell did she used to have them on their side ? It couldn't be jus because of her food and songs ?! Maybe he should ask Peronia. Surely she'll have an idea, she was quite knowledgeable. One hour later, Zeldoris was back. As he went inside, he noticed a good smell.

" I hope you didn't eat on the way." greeted Morgan.

Next to her, a trolley with a full plate. He approached and she stepped aside. Zeldoris ate, standing up. Morgan was outside, enjoying the sun again. Spoon on mouth, he looked at her for a minute at least. Then, he put his plate on the trolley and walked outside. His wings went out.

" Come with me." he said, tending a hand.

Morgan leaned eyes on his hand then to him with surprise. She lifted her hand with a hesitation, then put it in his. Zeldoris draw her to him, placed his arm around her waist before taking off. Morgan let a cry, clinging on him. Then, she opened her eyes. The landscape was passing beneath her. She was flying. She actually was. The forest, the river appeared in a totally new angle. She closed her eyes with a smile. The wind was so good. Such a feeling of freedom. Zeldoris went higher, straight to the clouds. It was like a sea of snow. Morgan tended a hand, experimenting the sensation of a cloud between her fingers. It was wonderful. The sky was so blue. No one was here. Nothing as well : no boundary, no shackles, not ties just freedom. Morgan never felt this before, and she would remember it her entire life. They went down under the clouds. Zeldoris made a loop, slowly, making her chuckling before going back to the castle where he landed.

"Wow, that was incredible. But, may I know why you did this ?" she asked.

" To be honest, I don't really know." he confessed, a bit puzzled.

" Thanks a lot anyway, Zeldoris." she smiled.

" Oh ? You finally remembered my name ? Looks like this little flight put your ideas in the right place. About time." declared the latter.

" Of course since I'm thanking you, Zelis."

" Too good to be true, of course."

" Hope is alive so don't lose it." she replied, leaving.

" Tch ! Annoying human." said Zeldoris, smiling as well.

" Tiny demon."

" Moooh !"

"Ooooh I see now ! That's why some of you have horns. Mixed blood right ?" she teased.

" Huh ? Do I look like a cow to you ?" he made.

" For the temper, alas."

" And how about you start running huh ?"

"You offer me some exercise, aren't you cute."

He raised his head to heavens. But he found this funny now. She was just teasing him gently, just like friends. Friends. He, Zeldoris the executioner, the Demon King representative, friend with a weak human. Maybe there was something in her food after all. The rest of the day went calmly. Morgan still aware of Cusack's bad intentions towards her tried to be as often as possible around Zeldoris or Estarossa.

" You think she bewitched your student ?" repeated Peronia that day.

" I don't see any other reason why he would get interested in her." made Cusack.

The two of them were in a room dedicated to Peronia's experiments.

" Well, having a conversation is easy with her. That princess is willing to talk about anything. From a girl's point of view, she's pretty as well."

" HUH ? You can't possibly mean MY master would be charmed by a human ?!" exclaimed Cusack, straightnening.

" I didn't say that indeed. But you know as well as me that bewitching master Zeldoris would necessitate a very high level of magic. Would she possess it we'd be all dead or out." resumed Peronia.

" I'm confused right know. What exactly is your opinion on the matter Peronia ?"

" I don't have a precise answer as to why Estarossa and Zeldoris got along with the human. I can only guess."

" Grmph !"

" And no matter what I say, you just won't believe it."

Cusack was now immerged in deep reflection. He was trying to understand why his former student seemed to have make peace with a human who was irritating him before. He believed Estarossa just found the girl funny, especially with her interactions with Zeldoris. Teasing each other wasn't new after all. That's why he somehow protected her apart from her hostage role. But Zeldoris ? What could he possibly find in her ? He decided to leave after a while. Peronia flew out of her laboratory. This question intrigued her now. She found the duo outside and hid. Let's just hope that master Zeldoris wouldn't be mad if he noticed her.

" ... so you intend to be the new Demon King. But isn't Estarossa supposed to be next in line ?" said Morgan.

" He's not interested by the position. That's why I finally have hope to achieve it."

" And what will you do when you're it ?" continued Morgan.

Zeldoris remained silent. At first, before meeting his first love, it was just to prove his worth. He knew he couldn't possibly surpass Meliodas, it was just a dream back then. Then, he met the daughter of the vampires' king and fell in love with her. It gave him a new goal. If he was to be king then he could choose her as his queen. Alas, it didn't turn out well at all. When he came back in this realm, he was shocked to see what happened to the castle. As soon as he could be alone, Zeldoris checked the seal he put on the clan. Nothing. It has been broken. So where was she ? He looked for her or any vampire that could inform him. No one. He went back to where the castle was and explored it. That's how he found her clothes with blood on it. She was dead. After all that time … it was all for naught in the end.

" What about you ? Did you ever dream of being queen ?" he asked instead.

" Oh no ! Being a princess is already a pain, so a queen !" exclaimed Morgan.

" Huh ? But then you could be free. No one would be able to order you around anymore." objected Zeldoris.

" That's what you think. My people would've wanted a king and an heir, and that's logical. Plus, I don't think everyone would be happy with a woman ruling them. I'm really happy Arthur got the position, and thanks to him mine is more comfortable since he's king." she revealed.

Arthur indeed was fiercely opposed to his noblemen who wanted to use her for an alliance. His sister wasn't a toy, an object or a pawn.

"It's true that I never understood this discrimination about your sex. I've never seen it in any other clan." admitted Zeldoris.

Among demons, as long as a female could prove her worth with her skills it was enough.

" That's because we're the weakest ones. In order to overcome that fact, men belittle women whose only wrong is to not have the same strength as them. This way, they feel stronger." she said.

" This is as stupid as disgusting."

She smiled a little. Then, she stopped before a flowerbed where bees were foraging and observed them, as if she was discovering something.

" Why are you so interested by everything in the outside ?" asked the demon, crossing his arms.

"Have you ever observed nature ? I found it extremely interesting. Those small creatures living differently than us, contributing to that delicate balance we all benefit from. Everything has its place and role, nothing is wasted nor useless … no hypocrisy, no lie, all is simple there."' she developed.

Hm, it's true that he never paid attention to nature. Apart from training and fighting he did nothing else, he responded.

" Then try it." she said.

" What for ?" asked Zeldoris, a bit surprised.

" You'll see."


They resumed walking. Zeldoris glanced to where Peronia was. What was she doing inside that bush ? A move next to him distracted the demon. Morgan almost collapsed on the grass.

" Are you alright ?" he interrogated.

" Hm hm." she smiled.

He looked at her. Okay then, lying down on the grass it is. Morgan showed him a cloud, asking him if he could see a teddy bear form.

" I can ! I never imagined clouds could have a different form. Oh look, that one looks like a cow." said Zeldoris, surprised.

" Someone you know ?"

He put a hand on his eyes, sighing but smiling.

" Actually, I showed it to you because I thought it was your grandmother." he retorted, glancing at her.

Morgan straightened and looked at him, rounded eyes.

" What ?"

" You made humour."

Then she acted as if she was fainting. He just rolled his eyes. They stayed that way for a moment. Inside her bush, Peronia scratched her head, failing to see the point of this. She looked at the sky, and then what ? Tea time arrived. Zeldoris demanded her to put it in something she could bring along with her, as for the cups. The princess frowned in incomprehension, but obeyed. Then, he took her in the air. Three minutes later, he landed in the middle of a blossoming tree. Morgan looked around her.

" So. What do you think about having tea here ?" he asked.

" I would have never dreamed you could surprise me." she confessed.

Zeldoris couldn't help but have a proud smile. Morgan began to pour tea. The tree was covered with pink flowers, and they could see the capital. The princess leaned against the trunk while he remained stood up. So peaceful … and original as well. They stayed there, enjoying that time. Morgan was thoughtful though. Why did that demon choose to spend more time with her ? She was of course perfectly fine with him being calmer, friendlier even. That was one demon who wasn't willing to hurt or kill her. Especially since he was the one threatening her first. Maybe she should take advantage of this change to do something for her people. However, no rush otherwise he'll get suspicious. Morgan decided to let him come first, getting closer maybe before asking for anything. Meanwhile, she stood up and picked some flowers. Zeldoris decided to come back one hour later. Suddenly, as they were approaching, Zeldoris felt an intrusion. He used his power and found himself in a pitch-black place. Before him and Morgan, a weird one-eyed bat.

" And who the hell are you ?" asked Zeldoris.

" What is that thing ?" asked Morgan, tending a finger

"Tssst ! Don't touch it we don't know what and who it is." made Zeldoris, hitting her hand.

Through Orlondi's eye, Merlin stood astonished. She started looking for Morgan and check on her. She blinked. Did she make a mistake in her spell ? That sure was unexpected. She would have never dreamed what Zeldoris would hold Morgan that close. She noticed a basket the princess was holding. Her arms fell on surprise. Did they go for a picnic or what ?! The look in Zeldoris' eyes warned her. Merlin was about to call back her little spy, when Morgan forestall her : CLOP ! She captured Orlondi by confining him in her basket.

" There ! You'll make it talk later." she said.

" Why did you do this ? I can very well do it here and now." asked Zeldoris.

" Because I'm here and I don't want to see it." said Morgan.

" Hmph, fine. I guess it's lucky : not everyone is able to escape from my grasp." said Zeldoris, making them back to reality.

"Maybe because they don't want to. It's not so bad after all." she made, with a mischievous smile.

To what Zeldoris just blushed.

" Brrrrm ! Anyway, it's almost dinner time so you should go prepare it." he said, releasing her.

He took her basket and quickly went out here. Meanwhile in the Boar Hat, Merlin smiled.

" Thank you, Morgan."

The Sin had understood Morgan helped her. She saw in her face that the princess guessed Orlondi was sent by her. By capturing him she allowed the magician to take him back without damage, using the diversion she provided. She got out of her laboratory. Orlondi hid somewhere. He had the fear of his life when he recognized Zeldoris.

" So ?" asked Arthur, impatient.

" I'm … not sure."

Merlon went to sit on a table with her companions.

" What do you mean ? Did you find Morgan ? Is she fine ?" he insisted, leaning his hands on the table.

" Yes and yes."

" So what is the problem then ?" questioned Escanor.

" I said that Morgan must've gain their trust for being allowed to wander in the castle, and not locked up. I just didn't expect it would to be to such an extent."

" Merlin please, stop beating around the bush and tell me what you saw." resumed Arthur.

" Fine. I saw her in Zeldoris's arms, well he was holding her by the waist and she had hers around his neck. She was carrying a basket, as if they were coming back from a picnic only both of them." replied Merlin as if reading the newspaper.

Talk about some news here. Everyone got an identical expression of surprise.

" WHAAAAT ?!" they then exclaimed all together.

" Congrats for your synchronization guys."

" Wait wait wait Merlin. Zeldoris … the Zeldoris, holding a girl in his arms ?!" said Meliodas.

" Exactly. I was as surprised as you."

"You sure about this ? Maybe you should look again." suggested Arthur.

"Are you implying I'm partially sighted ? Plus, even if I was to look again they probably separated now." retorted Merlin.

" But ! But why … how …"

Meliodas has lived for a very long time. He saw and went through a lot of things, and believed he had saw everything or almost. Except this. He could hardly imagine his cold little brother able to have anyone his arms, except for killing. Had Merlin said Estarossa, okay. That would have been logical. But Zeldoris ! He of all people ?

" Hey Merlin, do you drink something before your trances ?" asked the dragon of wrath.

" I was about to ask the same, and if I could taste it." added Ban.

" Ooooh get lost all of you !" exclaimed Merlin.

She teleported outside. But she couldn't really blame them for being dumbfounded by what she said. What exactly was Morgan's plan ? Was this rapprochement part of it or did it get out of control ? And where will it lead her ? If she got closer to him it was possible he wouldn't let her go. In all likelihood, it was even possible he wouldn't let her alone. He would want to be near her as often as possible. Ugh, now that was some complication.

In Camelot castle, Morgan learnt that the spy she captured disappeared. Just what she wanted. Zeldoris brought back the basket. Then, he glanced at her and turned to her.

" Say Morgan."

" Morgan."

" Be serious. Did you know the bat you captured was going to disappear ?" asked Zeldoris.

Thankfully she learnt how to hide her emotions while living in the court.

" And how exactly was I supposed to know that ? I don't even know what it was in the first place. Maybe that's part of its power." she replied.

Plausible argument. She has not knowledge in magic, and maybe that thing could teleport indeed.

"Okay then. So, what are you cooking ?" he continued, getting closer.

" Chicken with fries."

" With what ?" repeated Zeldoris.

" Fries. An invention of our cooking chief. Want to taste one ?"

He nodded. She took a frie and gave it to him. Zeldoris examined it, before eating.

" So ?" she asked.

" Good."

" Perfect."


The next day, as Morgan was serving breakfast she suddenly took Zeldoris' chin. Everyone froze.

" W-what are you doing ?" asked the demon, feeling his seven hearts pounding.

" Your eyes." she said.

" Eh ?"

" They're green."

Zeldoris rounded eyes, while she freed him.

" Let me see … hey she's right, they changed colour !" exclaimed Estarossa.

" But that's impossible !" said Zeldoris.

He got up and went to the closest bathroom. There, he looked at him in a mirror. It was true. His eyes … were green. Quite a beautiful emerald shade. But how and why? He saw his brother's reflection.

" Got any idea of how this could happen ?" he asked.

" None. I didn't think it was even possible." responded a disturbed Zeldoris, staring at himself.

" You know … it already happened in the past." resumed Estarossa, looking serious.

Zeldoris' eyes moved to his brother's image.

" Last time I saw this kind of thing, something bad happened. Do you know what it means ?"

" Shut up."

" It means you're changing. And I'm pretty sure … you have a hunch about what… is making you change." continued Estarossa, ignoring the menace in his little brother's voice.

" I said shut up. I'm not changing. I can't, I have an ambition I must accomplish."

Zeldoris felt like a grasp on his hearts. He frowned. Why … did that sentence felt … hollow ? No, no it wasn't. It couldn't be. Zeldoris didn't even want to think about this any longer. He closed his eyes and took a breath. When he opened them, they were black again.

" See ? That was nothing."

He left the bathroom. Estarossa took a breath, rising his head. So, what to do now ? Should he do something ? And what exactly ? On his side, Zeldoris was back to the dining room. Morgan went to him.

" Zelis, are you okay ?" she asked.

He looked at her. She showed an intrigued expression.

" What ?" he asked, a bit angered.

" Your eyes are changing again."

" Urgh !" he said, putting his hand on those damn eyes.

" Can I do something to help ?" resumed the princess, this time leaning to him.

Black eyes turned green one more time.

" This is funny, in fact." she thought.

But what did it mean ? An illness ?

" It's nothing huh ?" made Estarossa.

" Perfectly ! I got this under control !" replied Zeldoris, recovering his dark apples of the eye.

" You know, there's nothing wrong about having green eyes. I think it's beautiful on you." made kindly Morgan.

And whoosh green eyes again.

" Oh boy it looks like an animal parade." thought Estarossa, amused.

He decided to play a bit.

" I don't know … it's not very demon like."

" What are you implying ?"

In fact, Zeldoris' eyes were black when talking to him and green when he addressed to Morgan. It seemed like someone was pushing a button inside his head.

" Oh ? You need to have a specific colour to be a demon ? That doesn't diminish his strength, I'm sure." resumed Morgan.

Green.

" It's not very frightening as well." replied Estarossa.

Black.

" Your presence is enough for that, not to mention the power. An eye doesn't need to be black to be cold and intimidating. Personally, I like this change."

Green. Estarossa wondered if the princess realized what was happening. Probably not, since she wasn't looking at Zeldoris.

"Well maybe … got to admit he's looking cute now."

Black. Oh so black.

" Green eyes do show up better with dark hair. So yes, it's better on him." she continued.

" Fine then. Let's have a cute demon in this castle. For once it can't hurt."

They both looked at him.

" Oh my !" exclaimed Morgan.

" Bwahahaha !"

" What is it this time ?" questioned Zeldoris, being fed up with this conversation.

" Now that's a way to satisfy both sides." responded Estarossa.

" Would you mind explaining devildamnit ?"

" Don't get mad but … your eyes have now both colours. The left one is black while the right is green." revealed Morgan.

" EEEEH ?!"

Estarossa sniggered. It ended up better than he thought. He wanted to see if it was indeed possible. Zeldoris kept his anger in check and left the place. However, it was still preoccupying. Estarossa glanced at Morgan. He would bet she had no idea of what as going on. Even with what was truly a problem, the demon found a way to entertain himself. That's why he still did nothing when she left.