Sorry I got sick But guess what? (I'm shocked at this myself) I wrote this in three hours…0.0 Three hours? HELL YEAH! This practically wrote itself! And I enjoyed it! XD awesome! I wish I could do that everyday! (I'll update faster! I promise!)

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Hell is only my beginning.

With that last thought I closed my eyes, that bastard's image still burned in my mind, reminding me of my hate, and the need to be the one to torture him.

I thought death would be filled with darkness, no feeling whatsoever. But as I lay on my back I felt a burning sensation throughout my body, eating at my flesh, and charring my bones.

Wasn't I supposed to feel nothing? Why was my body still burning up? I was dead wasn't I?

I frowned. I wasn't dead?

I opened my eyes.

And yelled out in terror as two men with glowing red eyes and black wings stared back at me with big smiles. I tried to move my hands and feet but they wouldn't move. I looked up to see them tied in chains. I was hanging in midair, above red flames.

"Well look it here. This one has wings." One Demon smirks.

"Ah, a Demon? Who cares?"

"Not me, it's just another fresh meat."

What the Hell were they saying!? And where was I? Was this all a dream?

I looked behind me and saw two enormous black wings coming from my back.

Were those…mine? I was…a Demon? How? What? I then looked at myself. I was shirtless, my pants were shredded and half burned. Two black swords were chained at my feet.

My mind whispered darkly. "My swords."

They were mine?

One Demon took out a sword. "I get the first slice."

The other Demon scowled. "Fine, next one's mine."

Ritsu yelled out desperately. "No! Don't you dare-"

The Demon thrust his sword right though my gut shutting me up. I could hear my blood dripping into the fire beneath me with a sizzle.

I yelled out, pain unlike anything I have ever felt in my life burned through my body. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't see, all I could feel was the pain vibrating throughout my flesh.

I was alone. I knew no one would save me. I was always alone and that thought right now killed any kind of hope I harbored in my short life, hope I never knew I had left.

The other Demon came next with his machete. He sliced through my skin with ease as if he done this millions of times before.

When will this pain stop? When can I finally have peace in my life without suffering first?

Both Demons grinned as they drew their swords out.

And then came back again.

I could hear my screams vibrating throughout Hell.

How pathetic I was.

-Wakening

Ritsu gasped as he shot strait up in bed. His hands were shaking as he searched his body for any injuries and found none.

Shou stood up from the chair next to the bed. "Hey, you alright there Ritsu?" Shou cupped his face and angled it to him. "Ritsu?"

Ritsu looked up at Shou. "No…just a nightmare."

Shou leaned back with a concerned frown. "You sure you're alright? You're sweating."

Ritsu shook his head and forced a smile. "I'm fine really."

Shou didn't look convinced. He kept checking his eyes to see if he was still sane.

Ritsu sighed. It must have been when he told Takano about his past, it brought some unpleasant memories to the front of his mind.

Ritsu looked at the shots on the bed stand.

And the damned alcohol Shou forced him to drink.

Ritsu looked around the room to find himself still in his Condo in Miami. He was resting on his bed. Did he knock out?

"How long was I out?" Ritsu asked Shou.

Shou sat down on the chair next to the bed again. "Only five minutes."

"Seriously? Ugh!" It felt like ages.

Shou chuckled. "Go ahead and get more sleep. We still have time."

Ritsu looked at the clock next to the bed. "What time is-Shit!" it was nine, they were late!

Shou waved it away. "Don't worry, we'll do it tomorrow."

Ritsu shook his head stubbornly. "I want you completely healed today Shou. I don't like to see you like this." Ritsu motioned to the bandages all over Shou's body.

Shou smiled. "Aww, you're so sweet." He grabbed the back of Ritsu's head and pulled him close giving his forehead a kiss.

Ritsu drew back. "Would you stop that?"

Shou grinned. "What? I couldn't resist especially when your cheeks are so red." Shou pinched one cheek.

Ritsu slapped it away. "Shut up, Shou."

Shou laughed. "Seriously Ritsu, we can wait until tomorrow."

Ritsu shook his head. "Come on lets go." He grabbed Shou and the sword and shifted them to the Hall of Truth where Usami, Yokozawa, Isaka-san, and Misaki were waiting for them.

Ritsu smiled at Misaki before Yokozawa yelled out, "Where the Hell were you two? You're late!"

"Got a bit tipsy." Ritsu replied.

Yokozawa blinked. "Really Onodera? Drunk?"

"Tipsy, learn the difference Yokozawa." Ritsu shrugged. "Shou didn't want to drink alone."

Usami shook his head. "You know you can't handle alcohol well Onodera."

Ritsu rolled his eyes. "I only took a shot of vodka."

Yokozawa barked out, "It doesn't matter, you're not sup-"

"Am I the only one whose disturbed by the fact that Takano is a Demon!?" Everyone looked to Isaka-san.

"It's not Takano." Ritsu explained.

Shou rolled his eyes. "Here we go again."

"Huh?" Isaka-san pointed at Shou. "That's Takano!"

"Look closer Isaka-san. His eyes are blue not gold." Usami said.

Isaka-san frowned. "…Ah…I see now…then who the heck is this? The Demon?"

Ritsu nodded. "Now that we have this cleared up…can we get the questions over with so that Shou get's the elixir?"

Usami nodded. "Alright then." Usami looked at Shou. "Demon. Do you mean any harm to Heaven? And answer truthfully; we will know if you lie to us."

Shou crossed his arms. "You want to test that out?"

"Shou…" Ritsu said warningly.

Shou rolled his eyes. "I don't care about Heaven.

"Would you do us any harm though?"

"No."

Now that Ritsu was a council he could hear the truth in Shou's voice. He grinned at Shou.

Yokozawa asks. "No plans to destroy us?"

Shou scoffed. "I just came out of Purgatory. Do you really expect me to have plans while I'm all injured like this?"

"Just making sure."

Shou rolled his eyes. "Baka Yaro (Stupid bastards)."

Ritsu tried not to smile. "So he's done right?"

"Nope." Usami steps closer to Shou. "Do you swear not to harm Angels while you're here in Heaven?"

Shou nodded. "I don't care about Heaven. I'm only here because of Ritsu otherwise I'll be back in Hell."

Usami nodded. "Can we trust you to help us in our time of need?"

Shou smirked. "An Angel needing a Demon? Never thought I'll see the day."

Yokozawa snarled. "Answer the damn question Demon."

Shou grinned. "You can trust me."

Usami nodded. He turned to Misaki. "Give me the elixir Misaki."

Misaki nodded and ran to him. "Here you go Usagi-san." Usami smiled lovingly to Misaki before turning to Shou.

Ritsu went to Shou. "Ready Shou?"

Shou nodded. "It'll be fine Ritsu."

"Open your mouth." Usami commanded.

Shou complied. Ritsu held both of Shou's arms knowing what was going to happen next. "This is going to hurt Shou." Ritsu warned.

Shou smiled at Ritsu. "This would be nothing to me."

Ritsu frowned at that.

Usami tilted the glass to Shou's lips and dropped a small drop of elixir.

Shou's back arched as the elixir touched his tongue. Ritsu held his arms to steady him as his legs buckled. "It's ok Shou, I'm got you."

Shou gritted his teeth as the pain moved throughout his body.

Ritsu knew, from experience, that a sharp pain tore through his chest, his heart squeezed by a cruel fist. Shou went rigid, sweat beaded over his skin, while his blood thickened to ice crystals. Shou roared, his wings arching up high.

Ritsu's eyes widened as Shou's wings grew impossibly longer.

How the hell was that possible? They weren't that huge before.

Shou hunched over, Ritsu held him closer. "Shou?"

Breathing hard Shou looked up at Ritsu with bright aqua blue eyes. "Fuck." His voice was deeper, more masculine than he remembered. "That hurt."

Worried, Ritsu asked, "Can you stand?"

Shou grinned. "I'm not crippled yet Ritsu."

Ritsu frowned when his voice caused a shiver down his spine. Huh…?

Shou stood up.

And up.

Ritsu's eyes widened. He grew taller? His wings were draping along the floor and the room was suddenly stuffed to overflowing with Shou. He looked every bit the predator Ritsu remembered him to be.

Shou ruffled Ritsu's hair. "Brat. What the hell were you doing giving all the orders while I was at my worst?"

Ritsu grinned. Yeap, this was his Shou. "Hey I had to take the opportunity before you took over."

Shou laughed. "Baka, you'll pay for that." Shou flickered his finger at Ritsu's forehead.

Ritsu let out a playful growl. "Bastard!"

Shou grinned. "Still weak I see and short."

"Weak? Short? I'll show you weak!" Ritsu aims a punch for Shou's face but Shou easily dodged it and brought Ritsu's head under his arm and ruffled his hair.

"Slow." Shou taunted.

Ritsu tried to get out of Shou's arm but he held tight and kept playing with his hair. "Oi! Stop!"

"Make me!"

"Would you two stop acting like children?" Yokozawa called out.

Both Shou and Ritsu stop to glare at him and said simultaneously. "Not children!"

"Great, now we have two idiots." Yokozawa murmured.

Ritsu got out of Shou's hold and took a step toward Yokozawa when the doors opened.

Ritsu tensed slightly to see Takano and the others enter the room.

"Ta-" Ritsu grew depressed when Takano didn't even spare him a glance as he addressed Usami.

"We finished killing any Demon who dared enter Earth."

Ritsu forced himself to stay emotionless. Inside he crumbled. He ached. Takano must really hate him now…

"Whoa!"

Everyone turned to Yukina who yelled out in surprise.

Yukina pointed at Shou. "Did that guy get bigger or something!?"

While everyone looked at Shou with shock Ritsu frowned at Yukina.

Something wasn't right. Something…black was around them.

Ritsu looked to Shou who was also frowning at the three Angels.

Ritsu paled as realization came. Something was with them.

"Everyone, don't move a muscle." Ritsu yelled out.

Everyone looked to Ritsu and Shou who were suddenly crouching, their eyes fierce as they studied the ground beneath the three Angels.

Everyone did as commanded while Ritsu stepped slowly to the three Angels while Shou stood back and watched.

"Onodera…What's going on?" Usami asked.

"Quiet Angel." Shou commanded. "Something dark is with the three Angels."

Ritsu went closer to Takano his eyes focused on the ground. "Takano…grab my hand slowly." Ritsu reached out to Takano. Takano slowly reached out and grasped Ritsu hand. Ritsu felt that shot of pleasure as their skin made contact but he forced himself to ignore it. This was not the time.

Ritsu then pulled Takano behind him, his wings automatically shielding Takano. "Go to Usami." He instructed. He then turned to Kirishima. "Now you." Ritsu reached out. Kirishima slowly reached for Ritsu and repeated the act. "Yukina gr-wait."

Yukina froze, fear in his gaze.

"Don't be scared. Just wait…" Ritsu's gaze was directed behind Yukina. "…Ok…grab my hand." Yukina reached for it and Ritsu safely pulled him behind Ritsu.

Ritsu looked at the doors and used his power to close them. He couldn't let it go out and harm the other Angels. He and Shou would take care of it.

Ritsu drew his black sword and aimed it at the ground. "Why do you linger in the shadows? You've been caught by me."

Something hissed causing everyone to step back in alarm.

Lightning fast, Ritsu thrust his sword down drawing black blood. The thing roared and slithered around Ritsu before he could even grasp that it moved. It wrapped itself around Ritsu and squeezed. Sudden cut marks appeared in Ritsu's clothes as the thing tightened its grip.

"Ritsu!" Takano called out.

Shou ran forward and gripped the invisible thing.

"What the hell is going on!?" Kirishima yelled.

Whatever Shou gripped on was thrashing around trying to free itself.

Ritsu strained to get out of the things grasp, he could barely catch his breath. He tried to cut it but his sword was held down by the thing. He couldn't free himself. "S…Shou!"

"I'm working on it!" Shou let go of the thing and went at him again. It looked like Shou grabbed the lower and upper jaw and was pulling it open. Once Shou had the jaw open as far as it would go he twisted it, breaking the things neck.

The body fell causing a loud thud. Ritsu freed himself with the help of Shou.

"You could have gone faster." Ritsu scowled.

"Not my fault you practically jumped in its trap." Shou encountered.

"Shut up Shou."

"What did you say?" Shou punched Ritsu's head.

Rubbing his head Ritsu yelled out. "What the hell did you do that for!?"

"Cause you're a brat."

"I'm not a brat!"

"Brat."

Yokozawa yelled out, "Would you two stop it alre-"

The creature's body appeared before everyone's eyes.

"What the hell is that!?" Usami breathed out.

Ritsu looked behind him to see the creature.

It was a fifty foot snake with barbwire winding around the whole body. The barbwire was covered in Ritsu's blood.

"That's a serpent." Ritsu answered. "Another creature from Purgatory."