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CHAPTER 5

Joe opened the large weapons locker in his room and pulled out his 'God's Hand', the only thing he had that remotely resembled a holy weapon. He prayed that it work incase that they were attacked by the heartless in Celestia. Why the hell did the only place in the universe to mass produce holy weapons have to be Celestia anyway he thought, he hated it there. It was so bright and everything looked so… So damned cheery. "Good, still fits." He said. He tightened the glove and took a few practice swings, it was slightly heavier then his Ultimus. He would have to watch out for that.

"Are you ready?" Kristin asked, placing her hand on his shoulder. Joe sighed deeply, he really didn't want to go. But then again he really didn't have a lot of choices. He had a duty to perform and it didn't exactly involve sitting around waiting for the castle to be attacked.

"No…." Joe said. Kristin giggled.

"But you're coming anyway?" Kristin asked. Joe sighed deeply again.

"Yes." Joe said, reluctantly. God he hated Celestia, why did Kristin have to be from there, why did she have to be an angel. It's not that it bothered him or anything, she could've been human for all he cared, but it was always dragging them into a lot of problems. And his being so high in Laharl's court really didn't do a lot to help either. God he wished some day's that he could just be one of the regular demons, no special titles, no worrying about the safety of the kingdom, just a simple day to day existence.

"You ok?" Kristin asked. Joe smirked in a way that made one of his fangs stick out, he loved that smirk.

"Of course." He said. With that Joe closed the weapons locker and headed out of the room. Well, the mission wasn't all bad. He would be the ranking officer on this trip, with Laharl not coming, and that would make him in charge. It had been a long time since he was able to say that. When the prince was poisoned and slept for two years the king had left Joe to watch the castle when he died. Come to think of it, those quite possibly may have been the most entertaining years of his life. Wow his mind sure was racing between topics. Then again things have kicked up again, with four years of peace. Even if he didn't want to admit it, things were starting to get interesting.

"I'll right, are you all coming?" Kristin asked stopping tilting her head to the side glancing from one person to the next. Joe watched her hand land on her hip, even little movements like that made him remember why he couldn't just leave her alone. They did both come from very different worlds, him being a demon. Let's just say not everyone enjoyed the idea of him being with her. But, damn, he couldn't help himself, no matter what everyone else was saying. She looked at him differently, treated him differently. Unlike most Celestian's.

"As you all know, since the prince isn't here, I'll be in charge." Joe said loudly and proudly. A large grin spread across his face. He just loved being in command.

"I'm right here you idiot!" Joe's grin faded. Turning slowly he dared to glance back. There stood Laharl arms crossed over his chest with his eyes closed. A smug smirk painted on his lips. "I guess your coming then." Joe mumbled, he was so close. So close. "Someday Joe." Kristin said softly patting Joe on the back. He sighed, shrugging. "I guess pretty soon I'll have to beat him up and take the thrown." She giggled. But Laharl didn't look so impressed. Joe just pretended to be oblivious. Now that he thought about it Laharl had calm down quite a bit since last night. He was acting normal. Which was a good thing by the way, Joe wasn't sure he could handle Laharl when he lost his temper. No one could.

"I hate to interrupt guys but shouldn't we get going. If the heartless are here then they could attack here anytime." Sora said raising his voice slightly, so he could be heard. Joe noticed his movements were more anxious. "I'll right already. Let's go before the kid has a breakdown." Joe teased, walking past him and headed for the portal. He could see Sora in the corner of his eye. He didn't look very happy, but hey like it mattered. Joe still didn't fully trust this guy, there was more to him then meets the eye.

"Smell that fresh air!" Flonne chirped, dancing around with her arms spread out. Kristin watched her with little interest. Her mind was wandering onto far more important matters. Like if the Seraph knew about the heartless? Would all the angels be able to defend themselves? Could Celestia be a target? So many question and she wouldn't get any answers until they managed to meet with the Seraph. It wasn't like it would be to hard, Celestia and the Netherworld were on good terms right now. Thanks to Laharl, he may have started out rough but he's changed into an amazing Overlord. Kristin watched Joe take a coughing fit along with Laharl. Demons never could get used to such clean air, they enjoyed the harsh sent of volcanic ash and rubble.

"Laharl! Joe! Are you alright?" Flonne asked stopping her dance and faced the two demons with concern. "Wow! I can't believe how nice it smells here." Sora added sniffing the air. "I'll be fine once we leave." Joe hissed covering his nose with his arm. Kristin knew how much Joe hated it here and not just because of the environment. "Let's just get this over with." Laharl growled, Kristin laughed as she walked towards the large double doors.

"Why do they hate it here?" Sora suddenly asked curiosity getting the better of him. Kristin stopped facing him. "Ever hear in history that Angels and demons fought. Well it's not as bad today but some angels and demon still hold onto that hatred." Sora nearly lost his footing. "You mean your real angels?" He gasped out, shock written all over his face. "Yes. You didn't know?" Flonne piped in. "No. I had no idea. I though it was a costume or something." Flonne giggled. "You humans are so silly." Joe snorted. "Silly isn't the right word Flonne. I'd go with stupid." Sora glared at Joe then back at Kristin. "Please tell me he isn't one too. I always heard of how kind and innocent angels were not like how he's been since I got here." Kristin looked at Sora with pity. "No, he's a demon just like Laharl here. You really can't be from earth if you didn't know about angels and demons." Sora's eyes enlarged to the size of Ping-Pong balls. "There demons!" Laharl snorted in response. "Just who are you really?" Joe said moving in front of Laharl. "Joe calm down. If he was trying to kill Laharl he would have done it by now." Kristin said in a scolding manner, she pulled Sora away from Joe and looked back to the doors. "Let's go!" Flonne said happily opening the doors.

Sora stepped slowly through the massive doors. Its wasn't that the prospect off seeing a new world scared him in the slightest, he didn't really think that was even possible now, it was because when the doors opened all he could see was a shining white light. Somehow the prospect of 'walking towards the light' didn't quite sit well with him having just discovered that his traveling partners were angels and demons. What bothered Sora even more was what he saw when he reached the other side of the door. In all of his wildest dream, or nightmares for that matter, he never could've imagined what he was staring at. Angels and heartless everywhere, fighting. He new heartless didn't leave a body behind when they were destroyed but apparently angels did and the number of angels he could see wasn't sitting well with him at all, in fact he was feeling quite sick to his stomach. Sora looked back at the rest of the party. Laharl and Joe looked as if they were in shock, Kristin and Flonne looked much worse. Tears were streaming down Flonne's face and Kristin looked like someone who was trying to hold theirs back. Joe tried to speak but all he seemed to be able to was mumble. Sora assumed that like he, Joe was unable to find the words. Laharl stepped forward and gazed upon the battle field, Sora walked up and stood beside him. This was very much so different from anything he had ever seen the heartless do, they never engaged in open conflict. What was going on here? Laharl pointed to a series of structures on the opposite end of the battle field. "That's the Seraphic Sanctuary. We'll find Lamington there." Laharl said. Sora looked off towards the structures. He could only assume that Lamington was the person in charge here. Joe, Kristin and Flonne walked up next to them. Flonne was trying not to cry.

"There's another route so the Seraphic Sanctuary along the Field of Virtue." Kristin pointed the path out with her finger. Sora tried desperately to ignore the battle field below and to look towards where Kristin was pointing. "We'll have to sneak down through the forest, there" Kristin gestured towards a rather long patch of dense forest.

"Fallen angel Flonne, state your business?" Kristin dared glancing to her left side noticing the two angels that had approached the group. They didn't look to high in status but something about them did seem a little odd.

"I'm here to see Seraph Lamington. It's urgent." Flonne pleaded threw tears. Kristin felt sick to her stomach. She new way to many of these angels, it was sickening knowing they were fighting for there lives. Yet she stood here doing nothing to stop it.

"You've brought dirty demons with you. How could you possibly hope to see Master Lamington when you've been walking around with them? It's degusting." Narrowing her eyes Kristin felt over come with anger, what right did they have to judge Flonne?

"Please. These demons are my friends. We are here to seek his help in finding holy weapons." Flonne begged. The first angel looked at Flonne like she was dirt under her shoes.

"Excuse me but just who the hell do you think you are?" Kristin spat, she wasn't about to let this low angel tell Flonne she was nothing. The angel glanced up at Kristin crossing her arms.

"Does it really matter?" The second angel looked pissed. "You have no right to speak to us in that tone. Fallen angel Flonne, leave this place with your tainted wings and filthy demons and be gone." She spat her hand landing on her sword.

"Take that back!" Laharl growled, his hand was already reaching for his sword. Kristin new he could harm these angel's if he wanted, the only thing stopping him was Flonne's nature to care for others. A smirk crossed both angels lips. They looked almost thrilled at his reaction.

"You are threatening me?" She laughed. "I meant what I said. No low life demon's are allowed past these doors. No angels that have become dirty with your ways shall come here either. Fallen angel Flonne you have no place here." Flonne's tears got much worse, she was almost sobbing uncontrollably.

"I need…to ..see ..master …" The poor girl couldn't finish as both Kristin and Laharl snapped. "DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO?" Kristin yelled.

"THAT'S FUCKING IT!" Laharl shouted as he drew the Yoshitsuna. Kristin watched as Laharl impaled one of the angel's upon the blade and all the angel did was laugh.

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