Yup... Second last chapter for this ending...

Fallen for the Fallen
Chapter XII For Chapter XI - NOT XI 2;)

"This wasn't supposed to happen,"

The ruler stood on the mortal plane, staring at the two crushed bodies that had fallen from their high. Another hunter stood beside him, only half listening. the rest of his attention was focused on protecting the Ruler from any revolting demons

"This was supposed to be a test. He wasn't supposed to fall in love."

The ruler bent, touching the Hunter's stained golden hair. A sad smile spread across his perfect features.

"It's a great loss. Because of him, my army was the strongest it's been in eons."

The Ruler rose suddenly, all traces of 'emotion' gone from his features.

"He'll be made corporeal of course. His – their – souls will be transitioned into human minds."

"But Ruler…"

"Nnn…?"

"Is there not some danger…?"

"Of course," The Ruler's fingers traced the drawn wings on the Lawbreaker's back.

"There is always some danger. In this case, my Hunter is doomed to destroy all those he loves… and this one…"

The Ruler studied the blood that darkened the tips of his gloves.

"This one will be forever fated to be hurt by the ones he loves. Unless…"

"Unless…?" The hunter's attention was riveted upon the Ruler's story, and a monster howled unnoticed in the distance.

The Ruler made a fist.

"Unless they meet. Unless they form a bond again. Unless they…" He paused for a second, seemingly flustered. He placed his hand on his chest and frowned softly. "What's the word?"

"It's 'love', your holiness." The hunter's attention turned once more to the treacherous world, both ashamed of himself that he had let his attention slip, and worried that the Ruler would notice.

"Yes…'love'."

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Only one more for this ending; Then I'll post the other one.