Takano's heart stopped as he saw Ritsu slash Demon after Demon with grace, he was like a predator stalking his prey. How did he get free? Why was he killing Demons?

Ritsu's eyes were red, emotionless; they were the eyes of a killer. He was coming closer and closer to the Gate. Demons took a look of his eyes and started to back away, fear evident in their eyes.

"He's lost control again!"

"Run! He will kill us all!"

"The Demon inside is awake!" The wise Demons retreated back out the Gate as the foolish ones went after Ritsu.

Demons screamed as Ritsu made his way down. The cannons fired and sprayed him with the chemical but he was still able to shift and fly. How? Takano fought, keeping his sights on Ritsu.

A gang of Demons attacked Ritsu; panicked Takano could do nothing as he watched them shift all over him, some managing to slash him with their swords. He had no armor; he could easily be killed that way. But Ritsu was skilled and managed to dodge the death blows.

Ritsu shifted and didn't come back. The Demons looked around waiting for him to shift back.

Heads rolled down.

Takano gawked. One second there, the next their heads were on the ground. Now Ritsu was in another group doing the same thing.

Such speed…

Takano pondered as he fought. Lose control? What did the Demons mean? Why was he killing Demons? He didn't understand.

A fist hammered into Takano, the impact throwing him off, he was on his feet in an instant. He ignored his sword for this one. Hard knuckles connected with the Demons mouth. A Demon came to help but was decapitated with Takano's sword.

Breathing hard he looked at Ritsu again.

Predatory growls sprang from Ritsu's lips as he thrust his sword behind him capturing the Demon straight to his heart and then thrust it in the Demon in front of him. Ritsu didn't fight fair. He dashed and ducked, threw punches, kicked and slashed. He used whatever was necessary to win.

Never has Takano seen such beauty in savagery.

Takano was so entranced by Ritsu that he didn't sense a Demon making his way behind him. There was no time to react as he felt someone jump on him. He fell down face first; his hands were pulled behind his back.

"We meet again Angel." Takano froze, it was the bastard again. He felt the bite of metal around his wrists. "Ritsu, if you want your Mate then follow me." Haitani shifted them inside Marukawa.

They were in the Hall of Truth.

Takano lost his breath as his eyes met with the three councilors. They were on the ground bound and injured. Kirishima was next to them bleeding profusely.

Yukina was shifted in last as two High Demons grabbed him by the forearms. He was injured the worst; blood covered his armor and mouth, there was a deep wound to his side, and he was fighting to keep conscious.

Haitani chained him down and dumped him next to Kirishima.

Takano growled. Haitani smirked at him. "Well I guess where just going to be quiet until Ritsu comes."

"What do you want with Ritsu?" Isaka-san asked.

"I just want him. He is my greatest creation and I want him to finally see that the darkness is the right path."

Takano frowned. He didn't understand what was happening.

"That's it?"

Haitani shook his head. "I want Ritsu to rule with me. With him by my side there won't be anyone who would dare challenge us."

"Ritsu won't do that, he hates you too much." Isaka-san argued

"That's his weakness. His anger. His hate. I can try to control him when he is out of control. I will make it so that he never regains consciousness."

Takano's struggles abruptly ceased. The revelation had no doubt confounded him.

"But he's already…" Haitani turns to Takano.

"Ah, yes that's right. I forgot about you." Haitani shrugged, deciding to ignore Takano.

"What do you mean about Ritsu losing control?" Isaka-san asked regaining his attention again.

"Ritsu has suppressed his Demon instincts. He needs to satisfy the Demon inside, the love of pain, misery, and discord. Pressure builds and when he's pissed off he loses control. Everyone fears him as he destroys like I never seen before." Haitani signed in pleasure. "To have that power…delicious."

"We thought Ritsu already lead the war."

Haitani looked frustrated. "He's good." Haitani spat at the word. "He doesn't do any harm. Hell, he never killed any Angel but Demons. It's annoying to know that. He avoids trying to lead the army."

Takano began to sweat. What was going on? Wasn't Ritsu already on their side?

Isaka-san noticed his reaction. "Takano, Ritsu didn't betray you."

"What…?" He rasped.

They felt someone shift in.

-Ritsu

Panic settled in his chest causing Ritsu to wake up to dead Demons at his feet. Why did he wake up?

With violent shudders, he struggled to breathe. A cold sweat beaded his skin. His wounds still haven't healed yet.

Frowning Ritsu watched as the remaining Demons ran back into the Gate, leaving the cannons behind. Angels around him cheered, some slapping him on the back.

"I never seen anyone fight like that!"

"You need to teach me Onodera."

They still didn't know who he truly was. Ritsu was relived at that. He only had a few more moments in heaven before he disappeared to his home on Earth.

Alone.

Ritsu scowled at himself. He didn't need Takano. He didn't need love. He needed to find Haitani and kill him once and for all.

Takano truly does hate me.

Ritsu clenched his teeth as his heart pained him as nothing had before, it made him want to howl with misery. A sharp, stabbing agony flared with every beat.

What the fuck is wrong with me? I should have known…I should have known…

An image of Haitani taking Takano burst through his thoughts. He instantly shifted to a white room where Haitani was.

"Ah, there he is."

Ritsu met Takano's eyes and instantly looked away. Outside he was calm, indifferent. But inside he crumbled. The Mates pull was so strong it frightened him with how much he was feeling.

Ritsu shifted to the side sensing the demons behind him swords trusting into thin air where he was at.

"Watch as I create a monster now." Haitani told everyone. Everyone stayed silent, looking at Ritsu. What did he mean? Whatever it was Ritsu was determined to disappoint Haitani.

Ritsu took his sword, readying to kill him.

"Ritsu…Do you know why your family died? Do you know why those human suddenly attacked with fear in their hearts?"

Ritsu frowned. Why was he bringing that up? He dimly remembers telling Haitani about his family and the surprise look on his face. He thought it was sympathy.

"Remember what I said about how Demons put fear in their hearts?"

Ritsu gasped understanding.

"I told them they were going to die soon; that their enemy's will kill them slowly as if they were already in hell. When you told me your story I found out that it was the men I influenced. And it was your castle I watched burn to the ground."

Rage freed itself from the numbed Ritsu, letting Ritsu lose control easily.

He attacked.