Her devil
Chapter 7 : Jealousy and love : Im happy you're back .
Disclaimer : I dont own dance with devils nor its characters .
In the morning ...
Ritsuka woke up and found herself face to face with Rem , as he was holding her close to his chest .
-Rem ... . she said looking at him puzzeled .
Where am I ? Why is Rem here ? What happened ? Lindo ? the yokai? he kissed me? the fallen angel I ...
-Hmmm Ritsuka you're awake , are you okay ? can you remember me ?
-Well of course , he was going to hug her and tell her that he missed her but her next words but his hope shattered at her next word . I saw you yesterday of course I would remember you Im not an old woman to forget that fast .
-Nevermind ...
She rose from the bed and went into the bathroom , she changed into a purple dress and brushed her long hair .
-Rem , are you going to stay all day in bed ?Well its not as if I cared she said coldly .
-I ..where are you going anyway ?
-Hmmm? curious? Im going to see my dear Rhea I wanna play with him . Its better than staying her . she answered hurting his feelings.
-Sokka...Im leaving anyway .
-Where to ?
-To my house of course I cant stay here forever .
-Ah . okay I'll see you downstairs then , janne .
She then went out of the room so fast that she bumped into Urie .
-Urie san?
-Ah and who would you be? Urie looked at the young woman standing in front of him long red hair , hazel eyes ...RED AND HAZEL
-My little butterfly , Ritsuka ..he said putting his hand on her cheek . You've changed so much ..
-Really?
-You've become sexier , I want to eat you .
-Did I change that much ?
-No but , you look more like a woman , less childish and more mature .
-Mmm ? Is that a compliment ? she said playfully closing the distance between them putting her arms around his neck looking at him with mischevious eyes.
-Well of course dear . He replied hand playing with her hair however what they didnt know is that Rem was watching them from his room's door that was a little bit open. And he felt extreme rage and jealousy towards Urie , he wanted to hit him for playing with his lover . Why ...she remembered Rhea and Urie and not me? Didn't say she loved me ? Didn't she choose to come with me? To live with me no matter what ? Then ...doshte...
Rem looked back but didnt find them , they must have gone downstairs . He changed his clothes and joined the others.
-Good morning , kaginuki . said Rhea
-Ohayo gozaimasu . stated Rem remembering the events of the past night when he saw Rhea.
-Hmm you took your time Rem . added Ritsuka still out of character.
-Indeed . agreed Urie.
-I finished eating already so I'll go for a walk in the city . Is that okay dear Rhea ? she said smiling at him .
-Of course but be careful and dont come back late . she kissed him on the cheek and went out . We dont have to say that Rem started to get irritated .
After breakfast , after Rhea's work as the devils and the damphyr were sitting in the huge living room of the castle .
-Now you prince devil , explain to us the behaviour of Ritsuka . demanded Lindo looking at Rhea who sighed annoyed at the damphyr.
-I would like to know as well. said Urie curiously.
-Fine, then you know that we transformed Ritsuka into a devil because otherwise she would have become a doll in that yokai's hands , that was the only way to save her. However as you know Ritsuka was originally half a devil so she had a dark half hidden deep inside her. So precisely we didnt transform her we only awakened her that's why Rem-kun we didnt go with all steps of turning a human into a devil we only triggered her devil half that consumed her human one . So her appearence changed to be more mature and devilish same as her personnality of course she will go back to herself after sometime but she will still behave like a devil as she is doing now . explained Rhea . I hope you understood everything for I hate to repeat myself so I wont .
-Will she go back to normal on her own ? asked Lindo.
-Well of course not we must find something important to her to trigger her other half . At that Urie looked at Rem.
-He is here isn't he ? stated Urie .
-Its impossible she doesn't even remem-
-remember you ? Is that it? Is that why you've been so nervous and irritated ?
-That's ...
-I forgot to tell you its not because she doesn't love you but because last time she saw you , she might have had an argument with you or something of the sort can you remember anything ? asked Rhea .
-I...
Last time , last time , ...two weeks ago...the mansion ...how to transform her ...mother ...Dan...the fox...father ...SHIZUKA! Of course she came that day and started flirting with me , that must be for that but...was that the only reason ? was that also the reason of her going to the human world ? because my father called shizuka my fiancee? if that's it then I know what I should do .
-Looks like you remembered something. commented Rhea
-Yes I did . affirmed Rem .
- Do you want to talk about it ? asked Rhea .
-No , I prefer not.
-Then if you dont solve this matter , I will steal Ritsuka from you . Hurry up .
-As if I would let you steal her . said Rem challenging Rhea , at that the devil prince chuckled .
-Then , what about a bet? You only have until midnight to make Ritsuka remember you , if you succeed Ritsuka will be yours for all eternity to come . However if you fail I will erase you from her memory and make her happy forever .
-Fine , then we have a deal .
-You should hurry its 2 pm already you only have 11 hours left .
Rem went out , running everywhere in the devil city searching for his lover , asking the people working around but couldnt make anything out of it then he used his powers to find her location however everytime he reached that location , he would find her gone already as if she was running away from him . He was starting to get tired of it . It was already 5:30 pm , its been three hours and a half of running everywhere in a big city like that even when being a devil it was exhausting.
-Hmmm? are you tired already ? stalker kun ? said a voice that Rem recognized instantly.
-Ritsuka ! He said eyes widening as she looked at a little bit annoyed .
-Why are you following me ? asked Ritsuka coldly .
-I had something to tell you , i-
- i think you dont understand , I dont remembee you first of all and second If its not important you can go back now .
-Its important .
-Then , hurry up and tell me , i dont have time to waste .
-I wanted to tell you that Im sorry and that Shizuka doesnt mean anything for me , I love you , you're the only one for me , so please tell me that you didnt forget .
For a moment Ritsuka looked at him silently as if she was affected by his words but then her dark personality came back . As she burst out in laughter.
-How pathetic ! the kaginuki heir is begging me but well Im a princess after all .
One by one her words pierced his heart like a dagger and for the first time he felt hopeless .
-My name is Tsukiyomi Ritsuka , the devil princess and Rhea's soon to be fiancee . So , what about you know your limits Kaginuki . she added her hazel eyes shining a menacing gold . And something else Im starting to despise you ! You're really annoying .Just disappear from my life .
Rem looked at her one last time saying :
-I ...understand , If that's what you really desire then I will oblige .
He went back to the castle , making sure he wouldnt meet Rhea on his way and then he locked himself up in his room . Laying in his bed he fell asleep . The clock was showing 7:00 pm .
10:00 pm
-Just how much did I sleep ...? 3 HOURS , Im I that depressed ?
He rose up and looked at the mirror ...
And now what ... What Im I doing ? She rejected me , and more than one time ... What can I do? " Well , You lost to the prince it seems , How pathetic ! " said a voice in his head .
-Uruse ...whispered Rem.
" Shizuka will be delighted and your father too ! "continued the voice .
-URUSE! He yelled punching the mirror glass shards shattering everywhere his hand now bleeding .
The door opened and Urie came in .
-I dont think that Rhea would appreciate it if you destroy his castle . stated Urie in a playful voice .
-I dont care .
-Hontoni desuka ? What happened ?
-What are you talking about? Urie sighed .
-What the hell would I be talking about ? I mean little butterfly .
-Its none of your buisness ...
- She rejected you didnt she? Rem clenching his teeth still not looking at Urie .
-Its written all over your face , are you going to give up?
-I dont know . Maybe she was destined to be with Rhea from he beginning .
-Oh god , since when were you this desperate? Im I talking to Kaginuki Rem or some miserable devil?
-How dare you- Rem was about to hit him .
-Are you sure you tried everything ? Did you tell her your feelings ?
- I did .. Im not that stupid .
-Were you honest and sincere enough? If you weren't of course your words wouldnt reach her heart .
-That's... What should I do?
-I have an idea ...
11:30 pm
Rem went for a walk in a garden thinking about what he had planned with Urie . He sat near the fountain . Where is she ? I only have half an hour left .
Rhea was watching him from the balcony .
-Dear kaginuki , I gave you 10 hours and you wasted them so what can you do in half an hour ? He chuckled drinking wine .
Ritsuka appeared after fifteen minutes .
-Ritsuka ...
-I thought , I told you to disappear .she stated coldly.
-You did but I wont give up so easily . She laughed .
-And what can you do in fifteen minutes or less . Rem ignored her .
He then looked at her in the eye with blue piercing eyes making Ritsuka swallow hard . Just what was he going to do ? she thought .
-Ritsuka come back to me! he said then started singing as her eyes widened since dark Ritsuka didnt know that Rem could actually sing .
He sang : " Dance in a sweet dream , futari te wo tori kitto yukeru itsuka yume de mita ano bashoe , towa no chikai wo tomoni kawasou , I'll love you forever and ever "(the song Ritsuka and Rem sang in the last episode )
Ritsuka looked at him , her eyes still wide .
- Rem - san ...Her eyes started filling with tears . I remember now , Dance with my devil , tatte hitotsu no koi , my dear dear devil , Ima wakarete futatsu no michi e , towa no mirai de mata ai , masho ai shitteru zutto zutto .
Rem ran towards her and put his hands on her shoulders.
-Ritsuka ...finally ... He was so happy he nearly cried as he hugged her .
-Rem san ... she took his face in her hands and looked at him . Im so sorry for what I said , Its true I was angry at you because of what I saw with Shizuka . However I wasnt the one who said or did those things . It was as if my body didnt listen to my heart and acted alone . I made you suffer so much ...Im really the worst .
-Its not your fault , and It doesnt matter now I forgive you , the most important is that you came back to me now . he replied smiling gently .
-I missed you so much if only you knew .. He whispered huskily in her ear . He then pulled her closer kissing her passionately. Hontoni arigatou Urie , I really owe you one.
Rhea still watching the scene unfold before his eyes broke the glass he was holding in his hand spilling the wine that mixed with his crimson blood.
-So that's how it is ...It seems that I lost this round kaginuki . However I wont give up so easily . Take good care of my nice , or you will definitely loose her next time . He said licking his hand .
Rem walked with Ritsuka to her room . She lied down on the bed .
-Oyasumi Rem-san
-Oyasumi , my dear Ritsuka . He whispered sweetly and then kissed her on the forehead.
He went to his bedroom , he would have wanted to sleep with his beloved but thought it was better to leave her alone for the time being since she just regained her memories back .
In the middle of the night
*Pant * *Pant* *cold sweat*
Ritsuka 's nightmare
She saw Rhea' covered in blood , black hair and crimson eyes boring into her soul .He was standing in the middle of many lifless bodies most of them were people she knew . Her mother , Urie , Lindo , Shiki , Mage , Loewen and even her friend Azuna . Rem appeared then .
-Minna ... no ... no more ... onegai ... Rem san ... nigerou!
- I cant Ritsuka . Look at what you've done you're really a monster Rhea-ouji
-Hontoni? Kaginuki I'll make you pay , You made me wait , you are the next one on my death list .
-As if ...
-Its too late ...You've already lost ,
-No Rhea san ... Yamete ! screamed Ritsuka .
Rem had chains with a purple aura pinning his legs to the ground . Rhea laughed like a mad man and stabbed Rem .
-No ... no ... she fell to her knees . Nande Rhea san ... When he looked at her she didnt recognize him . No you're not Rhea san ... who are you?
A big crystal appeared then from nowhere with a man imprisoned in it . He had brown hair and hazel eyes .
-Uto san ...?
The man smiled and the crystal shattered and he hugged her .
-My sweet daughter ... You've really grown up into a beautiful woman . I ... he coughed blood
And Ritsuka stared in shock ... as her father fell and Rhea or Imposter Rhea appeared behind him and walked closer to Ritsuka stepping on her father . And she took steps back until her back hit the wall . The pretending to be Rhea pinned her against the wall .
-You're mine now ... ne Ritsu - chan ?
-You ... you are ... He laughed maniacally.
-Yeah ... you remembered ... but its game over my love .
Ritsuka woke up screaming , and trembling in fear . She was seeing blood everywhere ... that man's face everywhere .
-I feel like I know him ... but I cant put a name to that face ... no ... I cant even remember his face .
The door opened suddenly and Rem entered closing the door behind him he hurried to Ritsuka and hugged her .
-Daijobu ... Daijobu ...calm down Ritsuka...Im here ...dont be scared anymore.
-Rem san ... you're alive ...yukatta ...
-Of course Im alive .. Ritsuka ... you're still trembling ...It was just a nightmare . Forget it ...I shouldnt have let you alone ... I'll stay with you from now on . I'll protect you .
She snuggled closer to him , He was warm , his arms wrapped around her as they fell asleep in each others arms .
In the morning ...
-Mmmmm... Ritsuka ... so beautiful ... murmured Rem in his sleep .
-Motou ...Motou ...he said hugging her even closer startling her .
-Rem-san ...? She asked confused . Oh he is sleeping ... I wonder what he is dreaming about ...
She was about to get up when he suddenly pinned her down on the bed . Ritsuka blushed and looked away .
-Remmm-sannn.?! she cried out in surprise and embarrassment.
-Just Rem is enough ...
-But ...I
-Shhhh...just say it ...do it for me my love ...
Rem sannn..? He is acting differently...I wonder if what happened yesterday has something to do with it . It's not like he's doing something unpleasant...But still ...*becomes redder * Its embarrassing...
-Mmmm ... What are you thinking about ? ... looks interesting to me ...
-Nandemonai wa ! (its nothing )
-Then why are you looking away from me ? He whispered right in her ear.
He then took her chin and turned her face to look at him .
-Now call my name ...
-I... Rem...
-Good. My name seems so sweet when you're the one who says it...Anyway I have something to tell you ...
-What is it , Rem ?
His face came closer to hers and she blushed even more ( if that's even possible)
-Be mine , Ritsuka ... said Rem is a seductive tone .
-I...
- Please Ritsuka , be mine , I want you to be mine , heart , body and soul ...
How should I answer ...? I dont know what to say ... I feel confused ... however I dont want to reject his request...Im afraid of hurting him again ...
-Rem...
-Answer me Ritsuka ...I cant stand it anymore...I dont want what happened before to happen again...I dont want you to forget me ... I dont want to loose you ...aishteru yo Ritsuka eien ni ...said Rem in a sad tone .
-I ...love you too Rem ... I really do ...
-Then... will you be mine ? he asked burying his face in her neck.
As she was about to answer the door opened suddenly revealing Rhea .
-Its not like I care about indecent things you might be thinking of doing to her since she doesn't look like pushing you away .However , I do think that it's nor the time nor the place to be doing such things .
At those words Ritsuka became redder and averted her gaze from Rhea and Rem pulled away in a displeased manner cursing Rhea under his breath.
-What do you want , Rhea ouji?
-What I want? I just wanted to speak to Ritsuka before she leaves . She's going with you right?
-I...Rem looked at Ritsuka for an answer and she nodded smiling kindly. Yes she is .
-Then come with me Ritsuka we have to talk.
-Hai... I'll be back Rem , said Ritsuka .
Those words I've heard them before ...Yeah it was when she left the room that day after taking a shower to go out apparently...however she didnt come back...What if she doesnt come back this time too?
Rem grabbed her hand to prevent her from walking away any further and she turned around eyes wide.
-Rem?
-Dont go ...please ... begged Rem.
-Why ? Is there something wrong ?
-Nandemonai wa . replied the devil.
-Rem? asked Ritsuka even more confused.
-Just promise me something . added Rem . Promise me that you will come back...
-I promise . reassured Ritsuka and then kissed him on the lips before running to catch up with Rhea .
Rem was surprised never did he think that she would kiss him on her own.
-You took your time . stated Rhea leaning on the wall looking from the window .
-Gomenasai . apologized Ritsuka .
-How do you feel?
-Well , Im okay .
-Good , but you must know that your life will be different from now on.
-I dont really understand Rhea san.
-You're not human anymore , I think you felt the change , didnt you?
-I dont know ,
-Your hair is longer ,
-That's ...
-You skin is paler , your senses have sharpened , your body is stronger and you heal faster .
-Im I a devil?
-Yes you are , and each devil has a power . That kaginuki for example possesses the power of the blue flames , The sogami guy fights with a whip and of course they might have other powers that I dont know since I dont see them fight very often . And like them I have many powers some of them are lightening like you saw in my fight with that damphyr (Lindo) , one of them is mind control I used it on you one time however I dont think you remember . explained Rhea .
-But Rhea san , how do I use my powers and what are they ? questioned Ritsuka curiously .
-That , you need to know by yourself . I , myself dont know all of my powers Rem and Urie dont either . Because those powers are sleeping inside you , you must awake them yourself . answered Rhea .
-Sokka...
-Dont worry , that guy will help you and of course if you need anything you can always come to me , I will gladly help you . After all Im your unc- cousin , Im I not?
I feel bad for lying to her ... Im sorry Ritsuka ... but now is not a good time for such a revelation ...
-Rhea san , There is something , I wanted to ask you about something and I hope you will answer me honestly.
I need to know ... because of that dream ... I want to think that , the man who did that isnt Rhea san .
-Of course , ask whatever you want from me . said Rhea smiling gently to her .
-Where is my father ? Tell me about him .
Hearing that , his smile disappeared right away and his face turned grim.