Here with another one-shot…don't know where this one is coming from, but slight AU…possible character bashing…uh…OOC…rated for paranoid reasons…enjoy.
Clara, Ameri, Elizabetta, Kerori and Narfa sat around a table in silence before Elizabetta cleared her throat and the others looked at the tall beauty before she got ready to spoke before the door swung open and the five jumped up to see a beaten and bloody Iruma falling on the floor, "Iruma-kins!" Clara jumped as she ran towards her best friend with the others following behind her, "Iruma-kins! What happened to you?"
Iruma looked up, blood dripping down his face before he closed his eyes and fell unconscious, "What the hell happen to him?" Ameri narrowed her eyes and pushed past everyone before picking him up, "We…we need to get him help…where is the Chair-Demon?" the five demonesses walked out of the room and raced down the hall with Iruma still in Ameri's arms.
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Iruma moaned as he slowly opened his eyes to see he was laying in his bed. Sitting up, he groaned as he felt his head and felt a bandage wrapped around it, "What the hell? Why is my head wrapped…oh…right," he looked around and saw Clara, Ameri, Elizabetta, Kerori and Narfa sleeping on the floor with their backs against the wall, "Did…did they bring me home? Why…how…did they catch whiff of my human scent? I was covered in blood an-" before he could finish, the door swung open, shocking everyone awake as Opera and Sullivan stepped into the room, "Grandpa, Opera,"
"Iruma, we were worried about you when your little friends brought you-"
"Iruma-kins!" Clara pushed past Sullivan and jumped on the bed, hugging Iruma as he winced in pain, "I was so scared!"
"What happened to you, Iruma?" Ameri questioned as she, Narfa, Elizabetta and Kerori stepped towards him and Clara, "When you fell into the room, you looked like hell,"
"I…it's nothing…don't worry about it,"
"It wasn't nothing, Iruma," Kerori sighed as she shook her head, "You were covered in cuts, bruises and you were bleeding and…there was this strange scent coming from you, but we were more concerned about you and-"
"Grandpa don't!" the demonesses looked back and their eyes widened when they saw Sullivan glaring at them, a dark aura emitting from his body before Iruma winched, "Don't…it's not their fault and you're not doing anything to harm them…they don't know,"
"But grandson, she said a scent was coming from you an-"
"What's going on here?" Elizabetta demanded, glaring at Iruma, "What did we do to the Chair-Demon? And what was that scent coming from you earlier? And what happened to you that made you look like that?"
Iruma looked at the five before looking back at Sullivan and Opera and took a deep breath, "I…I'm sorry, but…I'm going to tell them,"
"What? Are you sure about this, sir?" Opera questioned, "You are aware of the possible outcome and you still believe you should tell them?" Iruma hummed and nodded as Opera looked towards his employer, "And you're just going to let him do this, sir?"
"Iruma's a big boy, Opera, and we should trust his instincts," Sullivan sighed and shook his head, "But just so you know darling grandson, I'll be here to defuse any issues that may occur,"
"Alright grandpa," Iruma sighed before looking at the five and inhaled deeply, "So…the um…the reason I…was like that was because…the entire Misfit Class, except for you three," he pointed towards Clara, Elizabetta and Kerori, "And a few other students attacked me after…after they uh…heard something about me,"
The five looked at each other in confusion before Ameri's eyes widened slightly and Sullivan glared at them as Iruma continued, "The reason is…I…and the…the scent you five picked up while bringing me here…I'm a human," everyone except for Ameri stared at him in disbelief, "I…I don't know how…I…I was always so cautious, but…somehow someone found out I was human and now half the student body is…out to kill me,"
The air grew still as Sullivan continued to glare at the demonesses that stood in front of his adopted grandson, "And…if you…five are content on killing me, just know that grandpa and Opera are on my side…and…I hope I can have a little time to heal so I have a fighting chance before-" before he could finish, he winced in pain as he felt someone tightly hugging him.
Looking down, his eyes widened to see Clara holding him and shaking, "C-Clara? What are you-"
"Dummy!" Clara cried as Elizabetta, Kerori, Ameri and Narfa walked up to them, "You big dummy, Iruma-kins! No one will hurt you! I won't let them hurt my Iruma-kins!"
"Wait," Elizabetta spoke and Iruma looked up at her in confusion, "You said that our class attacked you…does that include Asmodeus?"
Iruma sighed and slowly nodded, "Azz-Azz attacked you?" Clara broke from the embrace and looked at Iruma with wide eyes as he slowly nodded again, "But…he's supposed to be our friend,"
"I know, Clara, but…some demons are going back to basics and…I guess Azz was one of them," Clara frowned as Iruma reached up and patted the top of her head, "It's fine, Clara…I still have grandpa and Opera on my side, and apparently I have you, Kerori, Elizabetta, Ameri and…Narfa," he looked at the black-haired demoness as she stared at him with wide eyes, "You…are Narfa, right? You really haven't given me an answer the last time we met,"
Narfa looked around in a panic before quickly hiding behind Ameri and softly spoke, "Y-yes,"
"We're on your side, Iruma-kins," Clara smiled and the others slightly nodded before Clara hugged him, "We won't let anyone hurt you and…wait," Clara broke from the hug and looked at Iruma in confusion, "If you're human…how did you get down here, Iruma-kins?" Ameri, Elizabetta, Kerori and Narfa looked at him as Clara continued, "And how did you go through a Wicked Phase?"
Iruma sighed as he shook his head, "My bastard parents sold me to grandpa, I don't how much money they got, I don't care to know how much money they got, I'm just happy to be away from them and…as for the other thing…it's a long story and I have a feeling none of you are going to believe me,"
"You're a human in the Netherworld who reached the ranking of Hé in our first year of high school, so there's almost nothing you can say that will surprise use," Kerori shook her head, "So…how did you go through a Wicked Phase?"
Taking a deep breath, Iruma held up his right hand, "There is a Spirit that inhabits my ring named Arikured, but I call him Ali," the demons all looked at him in confusion, "I know it's hard to believe, but there is a Spirit and-"
"Don't worry, Iru-boy, you've had a rough day already, I won't make you out to be a liar in front of the few who have your back," everyone looked up to see a one-eyed specter sitting on Iruma's shoulder, "Hello everyone, my name is Arikured, but as Iru-boy told you, I go by Ali, and I am the Spirit of the Gluttonous Feeder Ring and lifelong companion to Iru-boy here,"
Everyone watched as the specter jumped off Iruma's shoulder and grew to his side, "After reaching the rank of Hé, I was freed from the bounds of the ring, but was still connected to Iru-boy here…when he first learned of me, I didn't want anyone knowing of my existence except for him, but seeing as he is now in danger by many demons at the school, I feel I may need to break away from my shy demeanor,"
The demons rubbed their eyes and stared at the specter in disbelief, "You are not seeing things. I am as real as the rest of you," the specter looked back at Iruma and narrowed its eyes slightly, "Iru-boy, I think you should rest…you've had quite the busy day," Iruma sighed and nodded before he laid back down and closed his eyes as the specter ushered everyone out of the room.
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The demons watched as the specter closed the door. Hearing the latch catch, the seven demons turned and walked down the hall before they looked back and Opera spoke, "Won't you be joining us in the main foyer, Mr. Ali?"
"Alas, this is as far as I can go," the specter sighed, "If I go any further, I will feel completely drained and Iru-boy will be in constant pain, but I will like to ask all of you for a simple favor," the seven looked at the specter in confusion, "I can sense all of you want to help Iru-boy, the Chair-Demon and the butler being the obvious to that rule as Iru-boy has been a part of their family for some time,"
Everyone nodded as Ali continued, "Demon King Derkila entrusted me on picking his successor before he went missing and I sensed Iru-boy was the one to take the throne, to lead the Netherworld back into greatness seeing as he has a great heart and cares for those around him, but sadly, once he is crowned the next King, I will have to leave, and I have come to see Iru-boy as family as well, and like family, I want to make sure he is well taken care of once I take my leave and thus I am asking you five," Ali looked towards the five demonesses, "to be there for him.
If he's hurt, lend him a comforting shoulder, if he's angry, tell him to scream at the sky until it breaks apart, even if it seems like he's perfectly fine, be there for him, because over the painful torture his parents have put him through, he's learned how to put on a mask and hide his pain."
"S-say if we do agree to this," Elizabetta spoke and narrowed her eyes, "Outside of being there for Iruma, is there anything in it for us?"
"Jumping straight to the point I see," Ali chuckled, "Yes, there is something in it for you five outside of being there for Iru-boy…you know how they say every King needs a Queen…well, you five, if you choose to, will rule the Netherworld alongside him and no one will dare cross you five as long as you carry the title," the five stared at the specter with wide eyes, "But if you'd rather not, I'll simply tell Iru-boy an-"
"Not so fast, you one-eyed bastard!" Ameri snapped, "None of us said we wouldn't be there for Iruma…if most of the school wants to hurt him then we'll just have to keep him out of trouble…even if it means that…we'll have to rule the Netherworld with him,"
"I thought you would," Ali chuckled before opening the door, "I'll keep an eye on Iru-boy for now…why don't you five go enjoy yourselves an-"
"Why do you call him Iru-boy?" Kerori asked.
"Just a small habit I've had since he reached the rank of Gimmal." Ali answered before he stepped into the room and closed the door as the demons walked away.
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Thousands of demons knelt as their new King, Iruma, took the throne and looked around with narrowed eyes as his five wives, Clara, Ameri, Kerori, Elizabetta and Narfa stood on either side of him, glaring at everyone with scornful looks while Sullivan, Opera and Ali stood behind them. Opera looked at Ali and spoke, "Pardon, but didn't you say you were going to disappear once Master Iruma became the Demon King?"
"I was trying to be overly dramatic, and I wanted Iru-boy to have more companions on his side…and from the looks of it, he's acquired five wives and their families are supportive of this…for the most part,"
"You certainly are a mysterious being, Arikured," Sullivan commented, "I believed my own grandson was going insane when he first told us that his ring spoke to him and I was growing worried for his mental health, but after he was attacked that day, you showed up and now I feel like a fool for doubting my own grandson,"
"As I said, I was very shy, I even made Derkila seem like he was going insane to all his friends and family at one point until he gave up and just accepted that I wasn't going to reveal myself…but with Iru-boy…it was different…I've already lost one partner, I couldn't stomach losing another, especially one as kindhearted as Iru-boy," Sullivan hummed and nodded as they watched as Iruma stood up and stepped forward.
Stopping in front of everyone, he shouted, "Rise, my loyal subjects! For today, your new Demon King has taken the throne and will lead the Netherworld to glory, just as the previous King Derkila had envisioned!" Iruma watched as the demons in front of him stood up before seeing Alice sprout his wings and flew up towards him.
Landing in front of him, the pink-haired demon frowned as he knelt in front of him, "Mas-no…Demon King Iruma, sir…I would like to…offer my scenarist apologies for my rude behavior in High School…I swore an oath to you after you soundly beat me during the entrance exam and as a demon that respects all forms of etiquette, I shamefully broke my oath to you after learning you're human…please, I beg for your forgiveness, sir,"
Ameri, Clara, Elizabetta, Kerori and Narfa looked at the scene in front of them as Iruma sighed, "Alice Asmodeus," Alice looked up in fear and sadness, "Arise," Alice slowly stood as Iruma sighed and hugged him, surprising Alice, "Azz, you were my first friend after coming to the Netherworld, and while I was hurt after that incident, I can't bring myself to hold a grudge forever, and I'd like to appoint you as mine and my wives trusted advisor," Alice's eyes widened as everyone continued to listen and Iruma broke from the embrace, "You being up here, apologizing in front of everyone like this takes courage, Azz and I can see you're truly sorry for taken part in that mess years ago,"
Alice smiled as he nodded, "Thank you, sir, I swear I won't let you or your wives down,"
"I'm sure you won't, Azz," Iruma looked up and shouted, "Go forth, loyal subjects! Spread the word that the Demon King has taken the throne and that the four corners of the Netherworld will unite as one, and the Netherworld will experience true piece of mind!" the crowd cheered as they spread their wings and began flying away.
Naberius Kalego stepped up and glared at the new Demon King as Iruma returned the glare, "From the Chair-Demon's grandson, to being my master and a constant pain in my side, form being exposed as a human to the new Demon King," Iruma continued to glare at his former homeroom teacher, "You, Iruma Suzuki, showed the meaning of pushing to achieve your goals in life and that you shouldn't let anything hold you back from reaching your goals, no matter the challenge,"
Clara, Ameri, Kerori, Elizabetta and Narfa walked up to Iruma as Naberius turned and walked away, "Did Eggie-teach just compliment you, Iruma-kins?"
"I think…yeah?"
"That's a first," Kerori sighed and shook her head, "Normally he'd take credit for other's success and if it fails, he'd pinned on those responsible,"
Iruma hummed and nodded before Ameri slightly smiled, "But anyway, we should get home…we've got a special surprise waiting for you, Iruma,"
Looking back, Narfa snapped, "Ali! Get back in the ring so we can take our husband home! And don't come out!" everyone watched as the one-eyed specter sighed before vanishing into Iruma's ring and the demonesses took Iruma and flew towards the sky, leaving Alice, Sullivan and Opera in total silence.
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Iruma watched as his five wives approached him, each wearing different color lingerie, "So Iruma," Elizabetta licked her lips as she leaned closer to her husband with a seductive smile crossing her lips, "Do you like your surprise?"
"Y-yeah?" the five smiled as they jumped at Iruma, knocking him onto the floor.
Well, this was a fun one to write. Enjoy.
