I don't know how I can make this any clearer but...WARNING! Smut and scenes of gore can be found in the following chapter as well as slight spoilers for the latest manga chapter of ao no exorcist. Reader disgression is advised due to mature content and spoilers. Read at your own risk.

Six months had passed since the incident. In Assiah, things slowly returned to normal. Buildings were rebuilt and the incident was placed in the archives as a tragedy that could not have been prevented. In Gehenna, life went on as normal, with little changing despite the fact they had a new ruler. Astarte watched from the window of the throne room and let out a long sigh. Her ears twitched slightly when she heard a knock at the door. "Enter" She called, turning from the window and taking her seat upon the throne. The door opened to reveal her brothers. They walked forward before bowing and then kneeling at her feet.

"What news do you bring me?" She asked, resting her cheek in the palm of her right hand whilst her left went and caressed Kitsune's head.

"It would seem Assiah is finally forgetting the attack." Egyn explained. "Now would be a good time to start pushing the idea forward for them."

"I suppose. Who else knows of this yet?" She asked.

"None, your majesty. Only those who you initially told have the knowledge." Iblis answered.

"What of Amaimon? Have any of you been in contact with him yet?" She asked. They all risked a glance at each other. A look that she caught sight of instantly. "What is it? What are you hiding from me?"

"No one has heard anything from Amaimon since our last contact with him a week ago." Astaroth said. They waited for her response, eyeing her flames nervously. She looked stunned momentarily before her eyes narrowed.

"And you only thought to mention this now! Why didn't you tell me before that he hasn't contacted anyone?!" She yelled, getting to her feet in anger. They cowered briefly as she stormed past them. "Kitsune! Inform the guards of the gate that I will be going to Assiah to find him."

"Of course Mistress." The multi-tailed fox bowed before vanishing.

"As for you lot, I'll come up with suitable punishments when I get back. Until then, I want you all ready. If I find him and he has come to harm, if one hair upon his head is harmed, I will have the heads of those responsible." She growled. They nodded and bowed as she turned and left. As she headed through the town surrounding the palace, every demon bowed in her presence. She nodded to acknowledge their respect but still continued onward to the gate. The two guards bowed as she approached and prepared to move aside when the gate suddenly bubbled. She froze and watched as the gate moved partially. Something was coming through. Through the gate, fell a bloodied, weak form. A form that was too familiar to her.

"Amaimon!" She ran forward and grabbed him as he pitched forward onto his knees. His blood began to soak into her clothing. "Go get a healer!" She commanded the guards. One of them nodded and ran off to find a healer as some demons began to creep forward, their curiosity as to why their queen had been heading towards the gate getting the better of them. They froze when they saw him. "Who did this to you?" She asked, wiping some of the blood away from his face and holding it in her claws. He said nothing, merely looked at her before his eyelids began to flicker. She realised what this meant. One claw went to hold him up when she felt it. The open wounds that bled freely. More demons arrived and saw what had happened.

"BAPHOMET!" Astarte called for her strongest familiar. The great chimera screeched and landed near her. She turned to the nearest demon. "Find the nearest healer; tell them I will be arriving shortly." She ordered. The demon nodded and ran as fast as its legs would carry it whilst she helped Amaimon to his feet. "You will be fine." She whispered as she pushed him up onto Baphomet's back and clambered up behind him. "Go Baphomet!" The great chimera nodded and took off, flying east to the nearest healer's home. As he flew, Amaimon slumped back against her, his eyes closing. "No, Amaimon. Stay awake. Don't go to sleep" She begged as Baphomet aimed at the ground next to the healer's home. As he landed, an old demon ran out, followed by the guard and the demon she had sent.

"My lady, he will be fine." He assured her as Amaimon was carried in by the guard. She wrung her claws together and looked down to see them and her clothes covered in blood. "Perhaps, you should go and change." She shook her head and turned to Baphomet.

"Go and inform the others of what's happened." Baphomet nodded before glancing at her.

Mistress, I will see that a change of clothes is brought for you as well. He said before flying away. Astarte watched before quickly running inside. She followed the small droplets of blood into the room where the healer was examining Amaimon and saw the true extent of his injuries. One injury went straight through him, opening at his lower back and his upper chest. She felt sickened by the sight of it.

"Your Majesty, please. Wait in the other room." The healer said. She didn't move until the guard took her arm and led her out. He sat her down and crouched in front of her.

"He will be fine, your majesty. But please, wait here." The guard said. She just stared blankly at the ground. Even when the others arrived, she didn't look up. She just stared at the ground.

"Your Majesty? You can see him now." Her head shot up and she stood quickly before walking past the healer. He looked at her and smiled weakly, an odd look considering how pale he now was and the shadows that ringed his eyes. She felt her heart sting.

"Amaimon." She sobbed as she moved to his side and sat beside him. "This is my fault. I shouldn't have let you go alone. I should have sent someone with you. Or checked upon you sooner...I..." He sat up and pulled her close to him.

"It's not your fault." He said. She held him close as he kissed the top of her head. "I shouldn't have frightened you like that."

"Who did this?" She asked. He paused momentarily. "Amaimon? Who did this to you?"

"Mephisto." She stiffened. That wasn't possible. Sure, he had said to her he had been jealous of Amaimon. But to nearly kill him? Surely he wouldn't. "He trapped in that cuckoo clock of his and impaled me on those clock hands that make spikes."

"Why?"

"Because I had another fight with Rin Okumura. He started attacking me after seeing me so I fought back in self defence. Of course, he wouldn't stop unless I stopped him. But to others it looked like I was intent on murdering him. Aniue trapped me in the clock and did that to "Punish" me in the eyes of the Vatican." Amaimon explained. She remained stiff in his grip. How could he have done that? He knew how much Amaimon meant to her, what would happen if they were separated for long periods of time. And still, he did that.

"I'm glad you're alright." She suddenly said. He looked down and smiled before kissing the top of her head. She suddenly sat up and kissed him fiercely. He grimaced slightly but didn't push her away. Instead, he pulled her closer, desperate to confirm her presence. Suddenly, she pulled away. "Perhaps we should continue this somewhere more private." She murmured. He nodded, breathlessly. She smiled and helped him up before leading him out of the healer's home. "Tikbalang! I need your swift feet."

They all stared as the large, horse demon galloped towards her. She slowly helped Amaimon onto its back. "Um...your highness? I think he should stay here." The healer said meekly.

"Tell me how to care for him and your services will be rewarded." She said. The healer paused before nodding and explaining.

"Really, all you need do is ensure his wounds are kept clean and the bandages are replaced as and when necessary. He should heal within the next few weeks." She nodded and bowed slightly, thanking him silently for his help. He bowed back and she led Tikbalang back. The horse whinnied slightly, unused to carrying anyone else.

"Shush, sweet Tikbalang. He means no harm." Amaimon glanced at her as she led the horse back, one hand on the side of its neck to calm the great beast and lead it. "Amaimon...how long were you kept in that place?" She suddenly asked.

"About a week." She paused momentarily. He saw her shoulders hunch slightly before she continued on. When back at the palace, she sent Tikbalang back to his fields before helping him to their chambers. As they passed servants and such she stated one phrase.

"We are not to be disturbed no matter what the issue. Understand?" This got bows and nods in response before she closed and then locked the chamber doors. "I've barely had time for you, my sweet earth king." She said, shrugging her jacket off. He smiled from where he sat on the bed they shared and patted his lap.

"Well, should we make up for it? Though, you may have to do most of the work." He remarked. She gave him a toothy grin from the end of the bed and began to crawl up it. She reached him and crawled over his body to give him a gentle kiss.

"But that is how I like it." She whispered before moving back. She ran her claws gently over his injured frame before reaching the waistband of his pants. Her eyes flicked up towards him briefly before she pulled them down along with his underwear, revealing his length. She smiled before leaning down and placing a kiss on the tip. "As I'm sure you do." She said before taking his length into her mouth. She dipped her head right down, taking in his full length before sucking back up, her tongue swirling around the head and dipping into the slit. He groaned softly. She continued, her head bobbing up and down at a slow, teasing pace when he felt the coil tighten in his stomach.

"Astarte." He warned. She paused and smiled, before suddenly picking up the pace. His back arched as the coil suddenly released and he hit his orgasm. Bursts of salty seed flooded her mouth. She sat back on her haunches and licked her lips, enjoying his taste before leaning forward again and licking him clean. "Still as amazing as ever." He panted before tapping her hip with his tail. "So, are you going to prove how amazing it is for both of us when you ride me?" He asked. She grinned and chuckled.

She stood and slowly removed the articles of her clothing, ensuring each item was taken off at a teasingly slow pace so as to excite him even more. The half-lidded, lust filled look her gave her sent arousal shooting throughout her body. She crawled over him and slowly lowered herself onto his length, groaning as she felt her insides stretch to encase him. "So good." She murmured before slowly beginning to lift herself up and push herself down at a gentle pace. He moaned at the tight feeling encasing him. She grinned and began to speed up. As she bounced up and down, he gripped her hips, forcing her down and striking that spot within her that sent pleasure coursing through her body. "Oh Amaimon." She moaned louder.

"Astarte. Damn! So tight!" He groaned. The two of them panted and gasped and moaned. "I'm so close." He moaned. He grabbed her shoulders and pulled himself up until he was sitting facing her. He groaned and kissed her fiercely. "So good." He murmured, rubbing his face in the crook of her neck.

"Amaimon. I'm so close." She groaned, holding him close. They panted as they got even closer to release.

"We'll release together." He moaned. She nodded. The two of them panted and moaned. Finally, their orgasms struck with a moan of their names. He fell back and she collapsed on top of him. "That was amazing." He panted. She purred softly and nuzzled his neck. "Astarte, do you know what it was that got me through being impaled?" She shook her head. "You. The thought of coming back to you, seeing your face, caressing your form and kissing you kept me going." He looked to see her staring at him. "My love for you kept me going and made me determined to get back."

She grinned and kissed his nose. "You can be so cute sometimes, considering you're a demon." She murmured. He laughed and kissed her again. "And before you say anything, I know I'm cute sometimes as well." She added. He grinned and held her close. When a servant came to announce dinner a few hours later, she glanced in to find them asleep in each other's arms. She smiled gently before turning and leaving, closing the door again behind her.

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Astarte: I can't believe you actually wrote that. Not only was there gore. But there was sex in it.

Don't remind me. I'm still struggling to get over the fact I wrote this. Anyway, in case you're wondering about the whole "punishment" thing and clock hand spikes and the inspiration behind that. Read the latest chapter of the ao no exorcist manga "The Mad ravings of Mephsito". That's where it came from.

Astarte: I read it when you did. I still can't believe he did that.

You can't believe a lot can you?

Astarte: What's that supposed to mean?

Well, considering...Anyway we're getting off topic. This chapter is a late additon after reading the latest chapter of the manga. So there are another two chapters after this one then this fiction is done, finito. Astarte, you got anything you wanna say to the readers?

Astarte: Um, I guess thanks for reading about me. And supporting the author as every review or message you lot have sent her have inspired her to write and give me more of a background and make me the demoness I am today.

Holy crap, I must be insane to use the positive messages they send to make you.

Astarte: Oh thanks! I say something nice and you throw it back at me!

Calm yourself, demon girl. Ok, so until next time my dear reader this is sayonara from me, the psychotic author and my demonic angel.