sorry it took so long for me to update, I had a mental block and then my dog ended up with a problem in his brain, causing him to go blind. He is much better now though. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this enstallment.

"Um, can you get lost?" I mumbled from my place on the large aqua blue carpet in the games room set aside for my annoying brother and I.

I was playing on the Nintendo Wii, attempting to fly the red loft wing through a big floating rock so that I could pick up some speed until I had the Earth king push me over, causing me to drop the remote.

I heard the telltale shriek of the bird as it crashed into a rock.

I lay on my back with Amaimon sprawled over me, nuzzling his face into my neck as if he was some sort of puppy asking for its mothers attention. It felt wrong coming from such a powerful demon and it pissed me off so bad.

I threw him off me and sat up, murder in my eyes as I saw him pout at me. We stared into each other's eyes for a moment; until he reached into the inner pocket of his torn maroon coat and brought out an acid green lollipop. He brought it to his mouth and started to suck on it like an innocent child.

I sighed, raising up and picked the remote back up off the carpet. I went back to playing my game, trying my hardest to ignore the demon as he made loud slurping noises; obviously trying to get my attention.

"Geez, stop making so much damn noise will ya?" I shouted.

He didn't say anything, only bringing the lollipop out if his mouth only to start licking it with that freakishly long tongue.

I turned back around, finding the ray of light that would lead to the Eldin province. I was about to press the button to drop from the bird when suddenly a lollipop was jammed into my slightly parted lips.

To my disgust, it was the same lollipop that had been in the other demons mouth previously. I instantly spat it out, feeling absolutely livid.

I had to spend a moment to breath, making sure my flames didn't burst forth from my skin in my anger. To get this knight meister I had to learn to control them, and I didn't want to start from square one again. It was last thing I needed to join the clutter on my already loaded table.

"Right, that's it, I'm leaving! How about you carry on playing this game whilst I find solitude somewhere else." I threw the remote and nunchuck into the demons lap and stormed away, my tail flowing behind me.

"Aw, don't be like that, Dear." He put emphasis on the 'dear' part, just to irritate me further. I wouldn't rise to the bait, it was below me now. I simply ignored the demon and left the room.

Thankfully my two familiars followed behind, trotting beside me, one on either side. I left the door open and could hear Amaimon shouting 'weeeeeeeee,' probably as he dropped from the sky, as I walked down the corridor.

My ears fluttered in irritation. Honestly I felt like I was in charge of an overbearing, bratty and clingy toddler. A large, bratty and clingy toddler with an overbearing amount of strength which made everything worse.

I walked a few doors down until I came up to my allotted room. I opened the door, allowing Kuro and Tsubaki to enter before me, slipped in and made a beeline for my bed.

I flopped down upon it, staring at the ceiling. Kuro jumped up and settled on my stomach. I could see his brown face staring at me, his lamp like eyes watching intently for something.

"What?" I asked.

He continued watching for a minute before he answered. His twin tails swaying calmly and his whiskers twitching. "Why do you fight with your bonded mate?" The question sounded so innocent. His head was even tilted to the side in a quirky, curious manner.

I sat up a little quickly causing Kuro to jump a foot in the air in shock. He landed on one of my knees, digging his claws in to get a bearing. The claws sunk into my flesh slightly, but I didn't really notice. I didn't expect him to come out with a question like that.

"Woah, what's wrong now?" Tsubaki screamed.

"Rin, don't ever do that again." Kuro shouted out, indignant with his fur ruffled.

"Wha- what do you mean, why do I fight with that Broccoli head?" I spoke loudly, words catching in my mouth in sudden anger. "He was the one who did it in the first place, without my consent may I add." I felt stupid, like a girl finding out she was pregnant when she didn't want to be. I inwardly blushed at the thought of my situation matching the pregnant teen situation. I wouldn't voice the 'M' word. It was embarrassing, and made the whole situation seem more weird.

"But...," Tsubaki jumped up beside me, her minty eyes boring into my own eyes, calculating. The twitching of her whiskers created a sort of mesmerising effect, causing me to blank out for a few seconds. I had to wonder if she possessed hypnotic powers. "...he is your mate nonetheless. Other demons can sense the earth kings claim over your own aura. It's kind if like a marker so that other demons know to stay away from you, otherwise they will incur the wrath of the demon who claimed you."

I scratched my head, the information coming in too thick and fast for my brain to keep up. "No but, what if the demon in question doesn't want this 'claim' over them?" I gestured quotation marks with my fingers, "I don't agree with it at all."

"It doesn't matter, the bond exists." Tsubaki proceeded to scratch a spot behind her horns with her long back legs, the claws finding the correct spot to itch at.

"Why can't he tell me all this crap?" I muttered to myself.

"Maybe he is a bit of an airhead?" Kuro sounded out the question he had formed in his mind. I could tell he was wondering something else.

"A bit like someone else I know." Tsubaki finished for the black cat, staring into my eyes with her own hypnotic ones.

I felt irritated by the glance, so I whipped my long spotted tail out, covering her eyes with the long fur. I could feel her blink away the soft strands. "Are you a hypnotist it something?" I asked, genuinely curious.

She batted my tail away, looking ticked off. "Who said I was?"

"Me."

"Although I don't disagree with that statement, I can't rule out the possibility that I don't believe it."

I scratched my head again. "What's up with you demons and your infernal riddling talk. Aaaaah." I took a deep breath. "Man, I'm gonna go ahead and make something ridiculously bad for you."

I picked Kuro up, who was still in my lap and placed him beside me as I made my way off the bed and towards the large mansion kitchen.

Luckily Mephisto said I could use it as long as I made something sweet for him and his brothers whenever I was in there, as well as cleaning the place thoroughly after each cooking session. I thought it was fair enough as long as I could carry on with my hobby. The fact I could see again gave out the same elated feeling as winning the lottery. It felt so good I could cry in happiness. No more constant supervision from an annoying Broccoli head.

As I walked down the corridors I made sure to do so quietly. I didn't want to bump into anyone else.

After the incident by the river that crazy clown invited my attackers back to the mansion with us, saying they needed to be here and not telling my why. I felt so mad back then Mephisto had to lock me in that glass space ball thingy until I calmed down. Like last time I felt instantly serene as I watched those colourful lights swirling in darkness again. That place wasn't natural and it kept my flames at bay.

Anyhow, I was thankful that my feet were still paws, so I was silent as I navigated the mansion. I didn't want to pump into Astaroth, or worse, Iblis. That dude scared me a little, but I won't admit it. He is just as annoying and crazy as the others, and pompous on top of it all. A bad cocktail mix in my opinion.

Once I entered the spacious kitchen I rummaged through many different cupboards, collecting the correct ingredients so that I could create another masterpiece. I clipped my bangs back, put on an apron and washed my hands, and then promptly started to work.

It wasn't long until I could smell the amazing scent of chocolate, all within the baked goodness of chocolate chip brownies. They contained all the butter, eggs, flour, sugar, white and milk chocolate and melted dark chocolate that would suit any chocolate lover. My mouth was drooling just thinking about it.

I took the brownies out of the oven, placing on a cooling wrack. I turned about, facing the tabletop which still contained all the items that needed washing.

I arrived at the sink, arms laden with dirty bowls and spoons, ready for a dunk in soapy water. At the same time I dropped the stuff inside the metallic basin, I noticed a little blue frog with green swirls, sitting in the edge of the counter.

We stared at each other for a moment, its unblinking yellow eyes boring into my eyes. What was with everyone staring into my eyes?

Anyway, the random sight of the little creature had me wondering how it got in here. "What the hell...?" I started. "You can't be here fella."

I reached over to grasp the slimy little animal, but it jumped away just as my fingers were about to enclose around it. It jumped about a metre away

"Jerk, stay where you are." I lunged for it. The little beast just jumped away again like an Olympic athlete, it's long legs vaulting it away with ease. I was feeling a little ticked off now. I whipped my tail in irritation, commencing this a battle.

I ran for it again, locking my eyes on the frog and crashed on the countertop, jostling some cutlery. A few knifes fell on the floor with a clatter. I had my hands slammed upon the surface, hopefully with my slimy adversary underneath. I felt nothing.

"Wha..." I looked, seeing the critter was sat right next to me, blowing his throat up in a massive bubble and releasing a triumphant chirrup.

"Oh no you don't!" I moved my hand again, claws now grown out. I attempted to grasp the thing again, only for it to slip away. It jumped off the counter and hopped along the floor.

I followed.

I ran through the kitchen, the frog forever in my sights. I would not let the amphibian beat me. I had my pride on the line.

I pounced, landing on my knees and allowing my hands to land over the beast. I ignored the pain in my kneecaps, triumphant in my capture.

It didn't last long before it slipped through a gap in my fingers. I felt the slimy skin between my fingers, forcing me to suppress a small shudder. Once it wrenched itself free I moved my other hand in an attempt to capture it again.

I stopped when the frog turned its blue face towards me.

I saw it smirk.

Surely that was a trick of the light, but apparently not.

"That was fun little brother, I enjoyed that little game."

I jumped away, falling on my bum, my sights trained on the creature who just spoke. Spoke! It was a tiny frog, with a deep voice!

"How the hell- what...? Huh?" My mind boggled.

"I see you are confused. I guess you would be with an amphibian such as myself speaking to you in my own regal tone."

The frog stood daintily on his two webbed feet. The frog did a magnificent bow, bending his blue and green patterned back and crossing one arm over his chest. He closed his eyes when he reached the deepest stage of the bow.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am known as Egyn, demon king of water. At your service."

I have to say, that brownies are the best things I can cook. I don't want to brag, but...my brownies are so good that if they were any better you would say I baked Cocain into them. Free brownie to anyone who reviews and faves ;)