Looks like everything is going to be alright now. Well. Only looks like.

Enjoy ^^

It was with a certain relief that Arthur reached the room allocated to Merlin. He had to put her down several times on the way, and help her walk.

" There ! Now don't move until I get the door opened …" he said, activating the handle.

He lifted the Sin again and entered. That one tightened her grasp.

" Don't leave me Arthur."

" Alas I'll have to once you're in bed." he replied, taking off the blanket.

Merlin put a hand on his cheek and made his head turn to her.

" No … stay with me, not with that turkey. You're mine Arthur, I can't let any other woman to have you."

Arthur rounded his eyes big, his cheek turning red. What did she just say ? No no no no, she was drunk, she didn't know what she was saying. Or did she ? She just hugged him then. Not only that, but he also felt her lips on his neck.

"W-what should I do ?" he wondered.

When she finally released him, he reacted. He promised her to stay until she fell asleep. Of course, Merlin said that she won't sleep so he'll stay longer. That was counting without the alcohol. Once the magician closed her eyes, he left silently. Then, he stayed at the door closed. So … Merlin has feelings for him ? He had to talk with his sister. The king went back with the idea of looking for her. Meanwhile, Morgan was still outside with Zeldoris. He made her turn and brought her closer to him. The princess suddenly felt her heart pounding while she got lost in his emerald eyes. He … wondered if he shouldn't kiss her. Applauses due to the end of music inside brought them back to reality. However, since the night was still young she asked for a flight among the stars. Something he easily granted, since he'd have to lift her. Morgan absolutely enjoyed that flight. This sensation of pure freedom was delightful, as well as the wind in her face.

He brought her back on the gardens, just below the balcony. There, they sat on a bench. Morgan asked Zeldoris what he planned to do from now on.

" I don't really know. I've found two of my former teammates, living peacefully in a village. I'll visit them from time to time."

Except if she wanted him here in Camelot.

" Oh. I was hoping you'd stay here." she said.

And voilà. Just what he hoped.

" I'd love it too. But I doubt people will accept me." he spotted.

"That sure is a problem, but you're not complied to be in town. Here in the castle, I can intervene."

" True … I suppose we can give it a try."

"Great !" she smiled broadly.

Zeldoris smiled too. Their look stayed hooked on a moment. Then, he decided to try an approach. His hand came slowly close to hers. But as he was about to reach it, a voice interrupted:

" Morgaaaan ! Where are you ?"

" That's my brother … I'm here !" responded Morgan, getting up.

Arthur appeared. Zeldoris sighed. So close. Arthur glanced at him, and greeted him with a nod.

" Sorry to interrupt, but I … would like to talk to you. In private."

" Fine, give me a minute."

She went back to Zeldoris, saying he could spent the night in the room next to her. He agreed. Morgan and her brother went back inside.

" It's about Merlin. She was a bit drunk and I escorted back to her room." began Arthur.

" Wait. What is this mark on your neck ?" asked the princess.

" That's what I was about to tell you. She made me this." revealed Arthur, pulling his collar.

" No way ! Is that … left by a kiss ?"

He nodded, and finished to tell what happened. Morgan tried to hide her smile.

" I don't know what to do." added Arthur.

" That's delicate, I agree. First, you'll have to think about what you feel about her. Then, observe her reaction tomorrow. Maybe it was just a mistake." suggested Morgan.

" Okay … I don't know if I'll be able to look her in the eyes." resumed Arthur.

"Do you think she will ? Don't worry, it's not like you slept together."

" Right. Night brings advise so I'll see tomorrow. By the way, did you allowed that demon to stay here ?" asked Arthur.

Morgan's eyes darkened.

" First, his name is Zeldoris. Second, sure he invaded our kingdom but then protected it twice. Not to mention he protected me and helped to save Elizabeth and Elaine. Is it clear or should I develop more ?"

" Alright alright. He can stay here, at least we'll keep an eye on him."

" Your sense of gratitude can really be amazing, dear brother."

The next day, Morgan went to find Merlin in order to continue her magic lessons. Then she'll meet Zeldoris for training as well. The sin of gluttony showed her how to create a shield.

" It's quite a progress you made by discovering how to use your magic." said Merlin, while her student was focusing.

"Yes. All it took me was a bit of reflection. I got to admit it offers a lot of possibilities." responded Morgan.

Merlin nodded. Morgan finally managed to create a shield the size of a plate. Not enough to protect herself.

" By the way Morgan. I … wanted to ask you something."

Ah. There they were. The princess turned her head to her. The brunette seemed hesitant, which was unusual.

" Arthur avoided me this whole morning. Did he tell you why ?"

So that's what happened in the end. Arthur wasn't able to face her yet, and obviously Merlin forgot why.

" It's embarrassing so are you sure you want to know ?"

Merlin blinked. Embarrassing ? Oh no what did she do yesterday ? She stared at Morgan, who displayed sympathy. Oh by the gods ! Finally, after two minutes of reflection she nodded.

" Suits yourself. You were pretty drunk at the party, so that's why you forgot. But he escorted you back to your room and …"

" And ?" asked Merlin.

" You sort of confessed to him."

It took an instant for Merlin to get it. Confessed ? Confessed what exactly ? Wait … now she remembered. The kiss on his neck. What she said. Craaaap.

" I DID WHAT ?!"

Morgan winced due to the decibels.

" Oh no. Oh no no no no ! I didn't do it. Please tell me it's a joke Morgan !" she moaned.

" I'm afraid no. Alcohol can made someone to tell the truth. Seems like you love my brother. At least, that would explain your mood yesterday."

Merlin sat on a chair. True she hated seeing him with that princess. She tried to ignore it but the more she saw them the more unbearable it was. All because … she loved Arthur. Merlin was already aware she cared about him a lot, that he was precious to her. However, she didn't expect at all to actually fall in love. There was a problem with this : their respective lifespan. Hers was so long.

" By the gods. How could this have happened ?" she finally said, low voice.

" It just happens, there's no scientific explanation." smiled Morgan.

" And … what does he think about this ?" wondered Merlin.

" For all I know he's a bit confused. He didn't see that coming either."

" Oooooww ! Now what ?" moaned Merlin again, a hand supporting her head.

" That's a problem you'll have to solve together. Only you can know."

Morgan let her think about this and resumed her training. Merlin didn't move for two hours, while her student didn't improve. The ginger-haired young woman let her in her thoughts, and left to meet her other teacher. She arrived in the room dedicated for training. Some knights were training there, other outside. She spotted Zeldoris in a corner. Passing by, she noticed that the soldiers were afraid of him. Morgan couldn't blame them, after all that happened. She just hoped that they'll get at least used to him. Arthur was there too, ending his training with sir Nanashi.

" Sis !" he called.

Morgan stopped. He went quickly to her.

" So. You talked with Merlin ?" he asked.

" Yes. She was wondering why you were avoiding her, so I told her." responded Morgan.

" And how did she … reacted ?"

" Funnily."

" Seriously."

" I am ! It was funny. But she's as lost as you are. As I said, only you two can solve this problem. Now if you don't mind, I also have a training." concluded Morgan.

She joined her friend. Zeldoris greeted her, and asked if everything was okay. Morgan reassured him : it has nothing to do with the demon for once. They entered the area for combat, and placed themselves in a corner. Morgan warmed up a bit. Zeldoris attacked without warning. The princess, just had time to dodge. He continued for a while before she could counterattack. He stopped when he noticed she was a bit out of breath.

" Giving up already ? Is age reaching you ?" she said.

" Hm ? Isn't it nap time for babies ?" retorted Zeldoris.

" Waaaiiit 'til I can use magic."

Further, a knight asked king Arthur if having a demon here was cautious.

" It seems that he gets along well with my sister, and is surely more willing to obey her if necessary." replied Arthur.

" But still. I reckon he's one of the most dangerous."

One of them went to the duo, and offered a gourd of water to Zeldoris. That one looked very surprised. He accepted the water while thanking the carrier.

" What are you doing Dormwall ? He's a demon he can kill you in the blink of an eye !" exclaimed a knight when he returned.

" Before being one of yours, I was a criminal. Some even called me a demon. I'd be dead by now if someone didn't tend his hand to me. So I'm doing the same now. Rejection won't do any good, and I reckon it's way better to have him on our side. But if he betrays us, I'll be the first one he'll deal with." responded Dormwall.

His comrades exchanged glances, admitting he has a point here. Arthur just smiled. He heard a familiar voice behind : Meliodas and his team were paying a visit. There were to return to Liones this day.

"Sooo Arthur. We'll part here, but don't worry I'll surely let Merlin here." announced Meliodas.

" Ah ?" he said, his cheeks becoming pink.

Meliodas smirked. Something must have happened. Well, let's try to make him confess somehow.

" Well yes. She was already here before all this story, so I guessed she would stay. Unless … something happened."

Arthur has then a move that betrayed him : he touched his neck where she kissed him.

" Oh oooh ! So something really happened ! What have you there hmmm ? Show me !" resumed Meliodas.

He immediately grabbed his collar.

" Meliodas-dono ! No wait !" protested Arthur.

" Woh ! Is that what I think it is ? You naughty boy !" teased the demon.

" Please not so loud !" begged Arthur.

" So ? Did he do something with Merlin ?" asked Ban.

" SHE did something." corrected Meliodas.

Arthur blushed in embarrassment, while Escanor looked pale. One of them made a move toward the other. And apparently, Merlin acted first. So, it was over for him. She made her choice. Ban sniggered when he understood. Merlin wasn't the sin of gluttony for nothing, so he better be careful. Arthur was about to yell.

" Nishishi ! Who could have thought that. And, what do you feel for her ?" asked Meliodas, releasing his friend.

"I-I don't really know." responded Arthur, arranging his clothes.

" Well, although Elaine surpasses her leagues away, she's not so bad physically speaking." resumed Ban.

" Right, Elizabeth is even better, but every taste is in nature."

Arthur just sighed.

Meliodas spotted his younger brother. He decided to go to him. Zeldoris watched him coming quite indifferently.

" I'm leaving, so I'll just wish you luck for now. I hope you have found your place here, and even if you don't care at all … I wanted to say sorry for the kind of brother I've been. Also, what you said to Estarossa last day made me proud of you. Well then Zeldoris, take care."

Zeldoris opened his mouth, but remained silent. He was proud of him. Curious. For now, the former commandment didn't know what to think or feel. Meliodas turned his back. Morgan was hugging each girl, then she and her brother escorted everyone outside. They agitated arms while they were leaving. Zeldoris glanced the order of Pleiades Azur leaving too on horses. They gave him dark looks. He just smiled ironically and broadly, which just seemed to shock them. Morgan greeted them as well and went back to Zeldoris to whom she ruffled the hair.

" Oi ! This isn't something to do to your teacher." he pointed out.

" In that case … is that better ?" she replied, sending a magical attack.

He dodged easily and sent several ropes of darkness. Morgan parried some of them, but one caught by the ankle and lifted her.

" You better not enjoy it to twiddle me !" she warned.

Zeldoris hardly hid a smile, and a voice in his head suggested that it wasn't a bad idea. Only his darkness wasn't as tactile as his fingers.

" Next exercise for you : try to get free from this."

"Oh if it's just that then, I'm reassured." ironized Morgan.

That darkness wasn't solid. Second, technically, only light should be able to fully dissipate it. That wasn't something she could produce, not enough. So how to do it ?

" Well ?"

" One minute please ! I'm thinking here."

" An enemy wouldn't let you time. So hurry up." reminded Zeldoris.

If she attacked him, that wouldn't mean he'd free her.

" In that case … let's try several angles."

Morgan used her sword to send a first attack. Zeldoris parried, before noticing it was coming from several angles. He smirked : not bad at all. Morgan managed to cut the part around her ankle, with her magic. Then, continuing attacking she got closer. Of course, he was waiting for her. Using his gauntlet, he blocked her sword. Morgan sent a kick he stopped with an arm. They enchained hits for a while before he made her sword fly in the air.

" Good ! You progressed since last time we trained." he said.

"Thanks, Zelis."

Zeldoris unsheathed his sword.

" I was wondering …"

She looked at him.

" How about we picnic today ?" he suggested.

" That's a great idea Zelis ! I'll take a bath and order food. You choose a place okay ?"

Zeldoris nodded happily. Morgan went back to her room to wash while he walked outside. Not wishing to cross the city, he stretched his wings when he heard little voices.

" Pelliot come back ! Are you crazy ?"

" Relax, I told you I already talked to him. I think he isn't bad."

Zeldoris discovered Pelliot approaching him, and stopped two meters before.

" Hm. Hello." he said.

" Oh, it's you. You're the kid from last time."

" Yeah, Pelliot is the name. So, you're friend with the king ?"

" Not him, more his sister." corrected Zeldoris.

" Princess Morgan ? How did you manage to befriend her ? She's so kind and caring." wondered Pelliot.

" Precisely because of that. She wasn't seeing me as a pure monster, that's what made me change. Someone was seeing me differently, with no fear. She showed me other things than fighting and destroying." told Zeldoris.

" Oh. But … sorry to ask that, but couldn't you find out by yourself ?" asked Pelliot.

" Not really. Not in the demons' world. You see, it's full of negative emotions, it's not like we can do otherwise. But I was intrigued by Morgan's behaviour : everything seemed so interesting to her, that I began to pay attention to it as well. That's how it happened."

" I see. Well, it's good that you changed." commented Pelliot.

" I think so too. Now if you don't mind, I must go."

" Okay then, see you soon." concluded Pelliot, waving

Zeldoris smiled, then took off. He left the palace behind him. A place where to picnic … let's see. He stopped a bit and looked around him. There ! A field of flowers, surely she'd love it. Zeldoris landed to check the place.

" !"

That presence just now … it seemed familiar.

" Well well well, what do we have here ?" he heard.

Turning himself, he could see a beautiful woman with long purple hair accompanied by two men : one quite tall and a small one.

" You … who are you ?" asked Zeldoris.

" You don't remember us Zeldoris ?" asked the woman.

He frowned.

" It's true that we don't exactly look like before. Thus let me introduce us : I'm Rueduciel, there's Tarmiel and Sariel." said the woman.

He rounded eyes for a brief instant.

" Of course. So you're possessing a woman's body this time ? Suits you better I must say. I just hope that the poor girl knows what she's in for. Because I suppose you do not intend to give her body back." replied Zeldoris suavily.

Inside, Margaret heard that. She couldn't help but wince.

" She offered me her body on her own will, just to find her lover and destroy you demons, who are the cause of this separation." precised Rueduciel.

" Yeah right. Knowing you, you probably manipulated her to think so. In any case, you're too late : the war is over. So you can go back to heaven, especially now that you found a new vessel. That was impossible before, right ?" revealed Zeldoris.

Margaret reflected on what she heard. It was a demon who talked, but still … she had a bad feeling. Rueduciel didn't even allow her to embrace Gilthunder.

" The war is over ? It won't be as long as you vermins are still roaming around." resumed the archangel, cold tone.

" You didn't change. Still believing you're superior to anyone and trampling their feelings."

" Enough with the chitchat ! Let end this here and now."

From the castle, the explosions due to the fight could be heard. Arthur went immediately to check it out. Merlin arrived, and detected the power of the four archangels and Zeldoris. Hearing that, Morgan rushed outside the room and hurried to her horse she didn't even saddle. The four archangels. Arch enemies of demons. They were here to kill him. Morgan couldn't possibly let this happen. A weight compressed her chest thinking she could lose Zeldoris. She hurried her mount as much as she could, feeling like it was way too slow. If only she could teleport or fly like Merlin. Once back, she'll harass her to teach her that. She finally arrived at the top of a hill. Zeldoris was here, fighting the three archangels.

That was an unfair fight. She decided to run to his help. That's when she spotted one of them, with long violet hair arriving behind him, with a bad smile. Morgan managed to join Zeldoris she pushed right when a ray of light was throwing. The demon rolled on the floor.

" Oh ? What's a human doing here ?" asked Sariel.

" She … interposed herself ?" added Tarmiel.

Zeldoris recognized the silhouette laid down on the grass. Those ginger hair covering her face…

" MORGAN !" screamed Zeldoris.

He ran to her, and lifted her head. Her chocolate eyes were closed, a rope of blood coming from her mouth.

" No … no no no no ! Morgan ! Morgan open your eyes please ! Don't do this to me, please !" he moaned, horrified.

The archangels exchanged looks. What was the meaning of this ? Why did a human interfere ?

" You."

Zeldoris carefully reposed the princess.

" Archangel or not, I'll teach you what it means to lay a finger on my woman." warned Zeldoris.

His eyes went black as well as hell flames surrounded him.

" Your woman ? A human and a demon ? How absurd." commented Rueduciel.

Suddendly, Zeldoris appeared before him. The angel moved. However, his belly got pierced by darkness.

" I know how you fight. You're predictable, you loathsome idiot." said Zeldoris.

Sariel and Tarmiel were next. They used their omega ark. However, it didn't affect the demon. He arrived before them. Zeldoris avoided Sariel's next move, grabbed him by the neck with his elbow and used him as a shield. Rueduciel arrived on one side, Tarmiel on the other. Zeldoris used Sariel to hit Tarmiel and gave Rueduciel his Dies Irae. Then he grabbed him by the neck before tackling him violently on the ground.

" I heard you fought two of my comrades personally : Derrière and Monspiet. Well let me tell you something : they were NOTHING compared to ME." he said, deadly.

" Oh really."

" Really." replied Zeldoris.

A huge column of darkness engulfed them. Sariel and Tarmiel were pierced everywhere. Rueduciel really felt that power. Not only that, but Zeldoris hit him several times, so fast it was like being hit from every angle. His body won't last. His teammates tried to free them, only to feel even more pain. And … it stopped.

" Meliodas ?!" said Zeldoris.

Rueduciel rounded eyes.

" Stop this Zeldoris. You're going to kill her." replied the blond, holding his arm.

" And he bloody deserved it ! He hurt Morgan !" shouted Zeldoris.

He freed himself and went to finish his opponent when he discovered Elizabeth.

" It's my sister's body, I can't allow you to kill her. Besides, you need to be at Morgan's side now." she said.

She looked where the princess was. Zeldoris turned his head too. His darkness disappeared, and his eyes went green again. Then, he went to Morgan he took in his arms. Elizabeth joined and kneeled. She demanded what exactly happened. Zeldoris explained what he was only standing here when those bastards attacked. He was pushed and rolled on the floor, before discovering Morgan's arrival.

" So she likely interposed herself …"

" Can you heal her ? Please ! I know I'm no the one to ask but she doesn't deserve this." begged Zeldoris.

Behind, Rueduciel straightened.

" This stupid human only got what she deserved for wanting to save you !" he said.

Meliodas hold back his little brother by the shoulders.

" How dare you Rueduciel ! How can you judge someone like her ! Morgan risked her life to save me and free me from my curse !" exclaimed Elizabeth.

" You're … free from it ?" asked Sariel.

" Yes. I owe her great. But Zeldoris, this isn't a normal wound. I need Merlin to examine her with me."

" Fine. I'll carry her."

" Not so fast, you demon. We're not finished here." interrupted Rueduciel.

Meliodas walked to him, his darkness surrounding everything.

" Yes. We are. And Margaret, I know you can hear me. As you can see, you offered your body to the worst person ever. He won't give it back. You can still trust me. None of us chose our birth, but we sure chose our path now." he said.

Rueduciel stepped back. Even he was afraid of that one. Meliodas turned his back in a gesture of total contempt, and joined his lover and brother. They brought back Morgan to the castle. Meliodas called for Merlin. That one appeared as soon as she got the message. She discovered the princess, in her room. Zeldoris put her on her bed while Elizabeth explained the whole story. Then the brunette went to examine her.

" This is bad." she said after a few minutes.

" What ? What do you mean ?" asked a worried Zeldoris.

" Her body is covered in carbon. She protected herself with it, and probably a magical shield that's why she's still alive. However, I don't know if she'll be able to wake up."

Zeldoris paled awfully. Elizabeth put her hands in her mouth.

" But what can we do ?" questioned Meliodas.

" I think we'll need to heal her from the inside. But because of the magic which hit her, that won't be easy. Fetch Gowther. He happens to be an expert with mind magic." replied Merlin.

" We should warn Arthur too." said Elizabeth.

" That … I'll handle it."

Merlin left the room. Zeldoris took a chair and sat at Morgan's bedside. He put his hand on hers. To think they were about to share a moment, which could have been a beautiful memory. He was happy just a while ago. And those bastards of archangels ruined it. They almost killed her. Arthur gushed in the room. He stared at his sister mouth opened, as if he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

" Zeldoris … get away from my sister." he said.

" Arthur, it's not his fault. I told you …" made Merlin.

" It happened … because HE was there. Again … Morgan paid the price …" he said.

" You'll have to move me by force. Because I won't budge until I'm sure she's fine." replied Zeldoris.

Arthur's eyes darkened. He put his hand on Excalibur, which never left his side now. To what Zeldoris replied with darkness filling the whole room. The tension in here was heavy, the demon's power was suffocating. That was this scene Gowther discovered, arriving with Meliodas.

" That's enough you two ! You're absolutely not helping here !" exclaimed Merlin.

" She's right. Our priority now is to heal Morgan. Once this done, you two will be able to smash each other's nose as much as you wish. Okay ?" added Meliodas.

Zeldoris retracted his aura, Arthur let his hand drop. Gowther approached the princess to begin the cure.