Coco: Hey, guys, it's me again! Back with some more Seven Deadly Sins! I think the ending of this chapter might throw you for a spin. As you know, I took out the original Vitae, who is now female in the this current story, and his Heavenly Virtues. But I had to make sure there was someone for Monroe to fight since I didn't want her stealing King's thunder, but I also didn't just want her sitting around. So...yeah XD And the end of the chapter will give you all a peak more into kind of what I have planned for Monroe and the Apostles' connection to the Demon Clan. Or more like a peak on how similar the two "clans" are to each other.

Again I would love to hear your thoughts. So don't be afraid to drop a review or even message me. I love hearing from you guys.

Oh, and before I forget, I do have a new story coming soon. I know I already have so much work to do already, but I couldn't help myself. But, uh, if any of you are D-Gray Man fans, check it out~ It's a Kanda/OC story with maybe some Lavi/OC (different OC) thrown in later.

Oh, and one more thing, I swear. I'm actually looking for new Anime/Manga to watch/read, and maybe write new stories about since I kind of need a break from some of the older Animes. Most of the ones I watched while growing up have ended or are going to be ending soon. So I need more material to work with XD So, yeah, if there's an anime or manga you might want me to write about or maybe you just think I'd enjoy it, let me know in a review or message. It'd be much appreciated. Thanks, guys~ ;)

"Okay, everybody." Ban said as he set the food down in front of Ellen and Luigi. "Dig in."

The two kids looked at the food in amazement as Hawk was drooling pools and pools of drool. Meliodas had to keep him held back, and even though Monroe already ate, she wouldn't mind eating more. Mostly just because it was Ban's cooking. However, she resisted.

"That smells amazing." Elizabeth said.

"Ban's cooking is the best." Monroe said.

Ban chuckled while patting her on the head as she eyed the food hungrily. Looks like she still had that big appetite.

"Well, Ellen, Luigi, eat up." Monroe said. "Don't let all the yummy food go to waste."

The two kids quickly dug in much to Hawk's dismay since he wanted the food all to himself.

"This is wonderful!" Ellen said.

"Yeah, so much better than Sis Roe's cooking." Luigi added.

He then whined when Monroe pinched his cheek while looking at him in annoyance.

"Hey, hey, I tried my best with those meals, little man." Monroe said. "No reason to drag them up."

Luigi apologized as he begged her to let go of his cheek. Monroe did and he rubbed it as he pouted up at her. Monroe ignored his pout as she looked to the others.

"So, where is our next step from here?" Monroe asked. "King is here and he isn't inside the Necropolis. But according to Luigi and Ellen he's been asking on how to get in."

"I wonder why." Meliodas said as he tapped his chin. "I mean, we have no reason to go to the Necropolis anymore since we know King isn't there. But he wants to go in…so maybe we should go and find out?"

"I still say that isn't King." Ban said. "So, we better go find him in the Necropolis."

Monroe looked at him with a quirked brow as he sat down at the table the kids were eating at.

'He still isn't convinced yet, huh?' Monroe thought. 'Or maybe he just doesn't care and wants to get into the Necropolis for different reasons.'

An image of Elaine popped into her mind, and Monroe had to fight back the urge to frown. She mentally sighed as she looked away from Ban.

"If we want to go, I'll open the gateway." Monroe said. "But we'll have to make it quick. The Necropolis will soon realize you all in fact alive, and reject you back to this world. So, whatever business you might have there, better finish it as soon as possible."

She said this last part while looking to Ban. Ban seemed to stiffen at her words before glancing over his shoulder to meet Monroe's gaze. He saw sadness there, but before he could even think to ask what was wrong, Monroe went to the door.

"I will meet you on the other side of the village." Monroe said. "Ellen, Luigi, you should stay here in case King comes back for a fight."

"No, we want to go with you!" Ellen said.

"Alright, alright," Monroe said with a chuckle. "Just make sure you eat up first."

"Okay!" The two kids said.

They dug back into their food as Monroe left the Boar Hat with her hands stuffed in her pockets. She walked down the hill away from the Boar Hat while looking up at the sky.

"I wonder if you will be there, Elaine." Monroe said. "Will you come to see him?"

"Are you all sure you wish to go into the Necropolis?" Monroe asked as the others as they finally arrived to the barren outer edge of the village.

"Yeah." Meliodas said grinning. "I mean, we might as well. Maybe we'll find King inside. We didn't spot him on the way here after all."

Monroe highly doubted King managed to find a way inside the Necropolis. If Ellen and Luigi really didn't have him any information he could use then it was unlikely he was able to go inside. Though Monroe was curious as to why King wished to reach the Necropolis. Maybe she'll find her answer inside by asking the other spirits.

"So how do we get inside again?" Hawk asked.

He couldn't remember exactly what Monroe said. Though maybe he hadn't been paying enough attention.

"You must share with the dead your precious memories." Monroe said as the group started to stand around her. "After that they lead you into the Necropolis. However, I can open it with my own power. Anyway, this is the place. This is where the connection to this plain and the plain of the afterlife are strongest. This is the doorway into the Necropolis. After we pass through, be sure to be on guard. We don't know who might try to follow us in, or who might have made it in before us."

"Right." Diane and Elizabeth said in unison.

Monroe let out a breath before closing her eyes as she brought her hands together in a praying like manner. Magic power seemed to swirl around her, and it tussled her hair and clothes like a gentle breeze would. As she was collecting power, she could feel someone's memories brushing past her to connect to a dead soul…Ban…she could feel his longing to see someone of the dead, and it was his longing that was giving her more power. However, she felt a sharp pain as well since she knew exactly who he wanted to see. Between Ban and Monroe both trying to make a connection, the magic swirled swiftly around Monroe.

"You can see her panties from here." Meliodas commented since her skirt was being picked up as well.

Monroe, who had been forced back into the tavern uniform after her clothes had been destroyed, grit her teeth together while trying to ignore his comment as Hawk scolded him for being a pervert. Monroe stayed focused before finally feeling the connection made. Diane and Elizabeth awed as flowers started to bloom around Monroe's feet before spreading out to cover the barren ground. Monroe let out her breath, which sent the petals shooting up into the air to dance around them.

"Pretty." Diane said as the flowers started making a funnel around them.

As the flowers were doing this, the others were unaware that there were three figures watching the scene behind them-hidden.

"Roe, everyone!" Luigi called out getting their attention though Monroe didn't turn to face them as she kept her eyes shut. "Be careful!"

After saying that the flowers started spinning at rapid succession like a tornado, which had Elizabeth holding onto Meliodas. Monroe finally opened her eyes as she dropped her hands to her side.

"Disperse." She ordered the flowers.

The flowers all dispersed as order to reveal a land filled of beautiful bluish-green crystal. Monroe looked around trying to find any sign of King, but didn't spot him. However, her eyes did land on a small blonde figure in a white dress faced away from them. When Ban suddenly ran past her while ignoring Diane's call, Monroe realized he saw her too.

"Elaine." Monroe whispered.

A moment later King went flying past the group right after Ban. Was he still pursuing Ban or was it Elaine that had him speeding off so quickly?

"King!" Meliodas exclaimed.

"But how did he get here?" Elizabeth asked.

"What the hell is going on?" Hawk wondered.

"Captain, what are we supposed to do?" Diane wondered.

Meliodas suggested following after them, and Monroe wasn't sure if she could handle Ban and Elaine's reunion. However, it also wasn't safe for souls of the living to just be running around in the Necropolis. She sighed then took off running after Ban and King as fast as possible.

"Monroe!" Elizabeth called out.

Monroe didn't stop as she jumped up and flipped over a few crystals to get on the higher ground.

"And now she's gone." Meliodas said as he scratched the back of his head.

Ban kept running after Elaine wondering where she had disappeared to. He came here needing to see her for one important reason, which was to pass along a message she had to know. He has been needing to say this to her for so long the words were dying to get out. He then noticed as he was running that the fake King who planted himself in Ban's path, which brought Ban to a halt.

"You're back again, huh, phony King?" Ban asked.

"Think I'm a fake, huh?" King asked.

He supposed his appearance was questionable, but considering he had the same weapon as the "real" King and same abilities, it should have been obvious to Ban that he was King.

"Yep." Ban said nodding.

"No, I really am King." King insisted.

"Look, I'm busy." Ban said as he placed his hands on his waist. "I don't have time. Now, shoo."

He made a shooing motion with his hand, and in return King gave him an unimpressed look.

"You'll see." King promised while smirking.

"Is that so?" Ban asked.

He then continued on his way since he couldn't allow Elaine to get too far ahead of him. After he speaks with her, he has to return to the others. Especially Monroe. He didn't get too far until King, who was holding onto his pillow, appeared beside him as he floated along at Ban's pace.

"You haven't changed at all since the old days, have you?" King asked. "As long as you get what you want, you couldn't care less if anyone else gets hurt."

Ban, who came to a stop, just quickly reached out to try and snatch King from the air, but the fairy boy dodge each time Ban tried to grab him. Ban smirked when realizing his mistake.

"Well, how about that?" Ban asked as King floated leisurely behind him. "You really are King."

"I told you so." King said nonchalantly.

"Then I won't have to hold back while I kick your ass!" Ban said as he swung his fist backwards.

However, instead of hitting King he hit King's weapon Chastiefol, which was in its pillow form.

"You used to backhand me like that all the time in the old days." King said as he stood on top of a pillar of crystal.

"So, you've come back to settle your old scores with us, huh?" Ban asked. "Or did you have a more specific target in mind, King? I don't really know, but the fact that Monroe got hurt and you're the cause pisses me off. So, I honestly don't care about your reasons or that it had been part of Mo plan. I owe you a good kick in the teeth and then some, Pal."

King let out a sigh while looking truly regretful when Ban mentioned Monroe being hurt.

"I never wanted to hurt Monroe." King said as his hands clenched into fists. "She's someone precious to me, and I want to keep her safe. You have no idea how much pain I felt when I thought I killed her."

King did care deeply for Monroe. She actually reminded him much of his sister. Monroe was kind and gentle as a child, and brought happiness to others. There were many times that King would spend time with Monroe in her family's garden when the silver-haired girl wanted to help her mother with the flowers. Seeing her treat the flowers with such tender care and love made him think so much of Elaine.

"Doesn't change the fact that my girl was hurt." Ban said as he narrowed his eyes. "So, prepare for an ass kicking."

King narrowed his eyes at Ban as the Fox Sin of Greed looked ready to put King six feet under. King showed no fear, however, as he faced Ban.

"I don't think someone like you has the right to be protective of her." King said. "And as for your earlier inquiry, what is about to happen is the last thing I would have wanted for our reunion. However, I was cast out…suspected of treason against the realm. With nowhere else to go I returned to my homeland. But what I found there was the heartrending sight of my homeland burnt beyond all recognition."

Before Ban could ask what that had to deal with him, he was grabbed by King's Chastiefol as it took on the form of a large green and spotted teddy bear. Ban tried to struggle against its hold, but was unable to break free.

"When I was in the Sins with you, I must admit that I never really gave it a lot of thought." King said. "Why a human like you should be un-killable? Never once did I think you killed the guardian to drink from the Fountain."

King then left the crystal pillar to move in front of Ban as the taller man narrowed his eyes at King.

"Now, wait just a minute," Ban said. "How do you know about that woman?"

King's face contorted into anger as he reached forward to tightly grip Ban's jacket collar as his body slightly shook due to his anger.

"The person you killed in the forest that little girl was my sister Elaine!" King practically growled in anger.

King shook a moment longer in anger before partially collecting himself as he let go of Ban.

"Oh, I get it." Ban said chuckling. "You want to avenge her by killing me. But the problem with that is, I can't be killed."

"If you will remember, my sacred treasure as a variety of abilities." King reminded him.

Ban just blinked in confusion since he had no idea whatsoever what King was talking about.

"Oh, right," King hummed. "If you're not interested, it's in one ear and out the other. Chastiefol, Third Configuration: Fossilization."

The middle of the bear morphed into a prong shaped spear as the rest of the bear retained its form.

"And that means?" Ban asked.

"It does this." King replied.

A second later the spear stabbed Ban through the chest. No blood came from the wound, but Ban's body started to petrify rapidly.

"I've been waiting for this moment." King said. "You watching, Elaine?"

"No!"

King jerked in surprise while looking up to see Monroe looking down at the scene with wide eyes.

"King, was are you doing?" Monroe questioned as she jumped down to where the boys were. "Stop this!"

King sighed as he leveled Monroe with a look as he floated down to the ground.

"Monroe, this is for the best." King said. "Ban doesn't care for anyone. As long as he gets what he wants, he doesn't care who has to die for it! I just—!"

King was interrupted as Monroe's hand went across his face. The action resounded with a loud smack. King and even Ban's eyes widened at the action as Monroe took in deep breaths.

"You're wrong!" Monroe snapped. "What happened to the Fairy King's forest…Ban was there, but he didn't burn the forest or kill Elaine!"

Ban's eyes widened even more while not seeming to even notice as the petrification spread through his body.

"How…how do you know about Elaine?" King asked.

"That isn't important right now." Monroe said. "All you need to know is that Elaine wanted Ban to live so badly she gave him the Fountain of Youth instead of drinking it herself. She cares and loves Ban so much she couldn't bare for him to die! So, what you're doing now, makes all what she sacrificed meaningless!"

King's body shook not knowing if he could trust Monroe's words. He knows Monroe isn't a liar. She was always honest even if the truth could get her in trouble. But no, that couldn't be true. Why would Elaine love a human? What happened between her and Ban?

"Now, let Ban go now." Monroe said. "I know I can't remove Chastiefol myself without hurting him. And with the petrification, what's damaged might not heal."

"No," King said shaking his head. "None of that can be true! Ban was arrested for the crimes of burning the Fairy King's forest and killing my sister! That is his sin!"

Monroe grit her teeth together then turned to Ban. He gave her a gentle look as tears rolled down her cheeks. No, he can't look at her like that and just accept his fate. Did he just want to die and join Elaine? No, she couldn't let that happen. It's selfish, but she can't let him go just yet. Monroe walked over to Ban, and cupped his cheek in one hand.

"I'm not letting you go alone." She said.

Ban's eyes widened while immediately realizing what she meant by those words.

"Mo, no!" Ban tried to protest. "Don't be stupid!"

However, it was too late because she pierced her other hand with Chastiefol, so now it rested against Ban's. King gasped at her action as her body started to petrify.

"Roe, stop it!" King said. "You'll be petrified with him!"

"I know." Monroe said as she kept her eyes on Ban whose face was starting to petrify. "But that's okay."

Even after Ban was completely petrified, she kept her eyes on him. She didn't want to look away.

"Why?!" King demanded to know. "Why go this far for him?"

"Because I love him." Monroe said. "I don't want to live in a world without him. I can't because I'm a weak, selfish human, and I'd be broken beyond repair if I could not be with him even if his heart belongs to another."

King's eyes widened as Monroe cried harder while resting her head against Ban's chest.

"Mors is going to be mad at me," Monroe said more to herself as the tattoo on her neck burned dangerously hot. "Heh, he already is."

She gave a watery chuckle as King watched as Monroe's body was turned into stone. He wanted to stop it, but if he did Ban would be freed as well. And he couldn't allow that. If he gave up his chance to end Ban now for good, he might never get a chance like this again. But Monroe didn't deserve this. He was so conflicted. He didn't know what to do. Soon Monroe was completely petrified with King crying as he wasn't sure what to do anymore.

"I didn't want this to happen." King said.

He removed Chastiefol from the two's bodies as he hung his head as he tried to decide what to do. However, glowing orbs that appeared around Ban's body had King coming out of his thoughts. What Ban could be doing?

"What is that?" King asked then landed on the ground. "Is it something Ban's doing? Right now, he should be totally powerless."

Chastiefol stabbed into the ground behind him as he continued to stare at the glowing orbs in wonder.

"Or is it…Or is it Elaine?" King asked. "Are you here?"

He received no reply as the orbs seemed to go from Ban then down to Monroe. King watched in absolute shock as the petrification broke leaving both Ban and Monroe free.

"What?" King asked. "It's broken—the petrification!"

Monroe blinked looking down at her now freed body as she wondered what happened. Monroe didn't have much time to think about it before Ban pulled her into his arms.

"Mo, you idiot." Ban said as he held her tightly. "Just what were you thinking, huh?"

Monroe didn't reply as she just leaned into his embrace with tears of relief running down her face. Ban looked down at her softly before turning his gaze up to Elaine the one who broke the spell.

"Thank-you, Elaine." Ban said.

King gasped when Ban said his sister's name since he still couldn't see Elaine clearly. Monroe's eyes widened as well when hearing Elaine's name before turning to see the fairy girl. Elaine smiled at her before looking back to Ban.

"Ban, how did you get that scar?" Elaine asked.

Elaine pointed at her own cheek as she asked as Monroe tried to ignored the pain building up in her chest.

"Tch, I thought you guys watched over us from the other side." Ban scoffed.

Guess he was wrong about that one. He then blinked when Monroe stepped away from him a bit. He looked down at her wondering if something was wrong.

"That voice…it's really her." King said. "Elaine, don't you recognize your brother? Please, show yourself to me too."

Elaine didn't reply as she kept her eyes away from King who was desperate to see her.

"Let him see you." Ban said.

Elaine shook her head as Monroe turned completely in Ban's hold while trying not to completely shove him away. While it might make her feel better to get away from him while she was feeling the way she is, she knew it'd only raise questions.

"You're in the Necropolis." Elaine said. "It's possible for the living and the dead to see each other again, but only when bound together by strong emotions."

King stiffened then looked down at the ground when realizing why he wasn't permitted to see his sister.

"I knew it was true." King said. "You're still mad, aren't you? That I abandoned you. You and the Fountain. I turned my back and looked away."

Suddenly the ground shook violently, which had Elaine stiffening. Ban and Monroe turned towards the source of the shaking, and Monroe could feel a power similar to a Holy Knight. However, there was something else mixed in with that power.

"It's the New Generation." Monroe said mostly to herself.

"Wait, is that a Holy Knight?" Ban questioned.

"Most likely." Monroe said "The others are in trouble. We better get going."

She was about to hurry off, but paused to look at Ban who glanced back at Elaine. Monroe felt that pain return again, but pushed it to the side.

"I'm going on." Monroe said to him. "Whatever business you have here. Finish it soon. The Necropolis won't let you or the others remain here much longer."

She then took off running while not stopping to even glance back for a second. She was sure that if she did, her heart would break into a million pieces. Ban turned to Elaine after Monroe was gone.

"Why did you come here, Ban?" Elaine questioned. "What is the reason?"

"I will find a way to bring you back to life." Ban said shocking Elaine. "That is what I came to tell you. I will do what I need to, so you can live again because it's my fault you're dead. And if it wasn't for you, I would have died, and would not have met the person who has become most precious to me. I finally found the something good I've been looking for in my life."

He looked back towards where Monroe had run off to as his hands clenched into fists.

"I will repay you for what you've done." Ban said. "I'll give you back the life that was taken because you gave me the life I didn't even think I needed or wanted at the time."

As he was saying this, King, who had almost been forgotten, looked at him in shock. Ban…Ban would really do that for Elaine? Elaine smiled at Ban while feeling hope since she knew Ban was a man of his word.

"Thank-you, Ban." Elaine said.

"I also have a message from him," Ban said as he turned to Elaine. "'Wait for me,'"

Elaine's eyes widened at that, but then she felt herself start to cry as her heart warmed. It was a short message, but it relayed so much.

"I'm not the only one looking to get you out of here." Ban said chuckling. "He's been working so hard ever since it all happened to repent and bring you back to him."

"Elénaril," Elaine whispered as she placed her hands over her chest.

Ban then looked back to where all the action was happening while knowing he needed to get there fast.

Monroe arrived to where the others were to see Meliodas and Diane getting their butts handed to them by the Holy Knight. Monroe stood up on the crystal she was on with a frown on her face.

"Just what are you two doing, huh?!" She called down to them.

The group of three whirled around to see Monroe there and she did not look happy in the slightest.

"Roe, there you are!" Diane said looking happy. "I was worried!"

"Maybe you should be worrying about yourself more, Di." Monroe suggested. "I thought you two were stronger than that. Two of you against a Crystal ranked Holy Knight. She should be dead by now."

The two kind of looked away sheepishly, and Monroe sighed as she shook her head. She wasn't sure what they were playing at, but she didn't have the patience to ask at the moment.

"Dead by now, you say." The Holy Knight—Guila—questioned. "Do you really think so poor of my skills, former senior of mine?"

Monroe, who gave another sigh, turned towards Guila while crossing her arms over her chest.

"I don't care if your part of Hendrickson's New Generation or not." Monroe said as she jumped down. "You're not strong enough to fight me let alone a Sin. I don't know why they're taking it easy on you, but I won't, Guila. If you don't want to die for real, I suggest you leave."

Guila just chuckled before an attack of ice came from behind Monroe so suddenly.

"Roe!" Meliodas called while trying to get up to get to her.

Monroe just snapped her fingers with the ice turning into water in an instant. It dropped to the ground harmlessly around her as Monroe glanced over her shoulder seeing Guila wasn't the only one here. A familiar lavender haired knight was as well.

"Gustaf." Monroe acknowledged. "Funny seeing you here."

Gustaf just looked almost sadly at Monroe as he stood there at the ready for a fight.

"Well, since I knew you were traveling with the Sins I thought it best to bring back up." Guila said. "Because while you underestimate us, I know not to underestimate you."

Monroe chuckled as she turned her body sideways, so she had both Knights in view together.

"I see." Monroe said as she chuckled. "Well, I'd like to apologize beforehand, my old friends. I'm in a particularly foul mood, and it seems as if you're the ones who I'm going to vent my anger out on."

A burst of power seemed to flow from Monroe and the two knights stiffened as they prepared for battle. However, they faltered when Monroe's power seemed to take an almost physical form. It almost looked as if some kind of demonic creature was standing behind the woman. A creature with a skull for a head. It's as if Monroe was death itself.