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A/N: Well guess whose back! This fic is going to end in the next few chapters but don't worry! I have another one I might be starting on. Sorry for the wait but let's get this road on the show shall we?
Dee woke up to a light breeze flowing through the room and warm sunlight casting patterns on the bed, all the windows in the room open. Sensing that Ryo was nearby he stayed in bed a few moments more, contemplating the pleasant twist the Angel had added to his life. How did I get so lucky…he's everything I could ever want. Even if he doesn't love me back, he's more than I could have hoped for. The Demon got out of bed and stretched intent on getting some of the delicious breakfast he smelled out on the deck. Making a quick trip to the bathroom to brush his teeth, Dee stood in the doorway of the balcony watching Ryo.
The Angel was reading the morning paper and sipping a cup of tea, dirty blonde hair swaying in the morning breeze. Dee walked up silently to Ryo and wrapped arms around his shoulders, planting a kiss on his cheek. "Oh, good morning Dee, do you want some breakfast?" In response the Demon nuzzled Ryo's ear with his nose, whispering something in his ear. The blonde blushed and answered demurely, "I'm not on the menu." Dee laughed heartily and sat down across from the Arch Angel, his green eyes expressing more than words could ever hope to say.
Ryo felt heady from the intensity of Dee's gaze, a million thoughts whirling through his head…some not so innocent. "D-Dee?" The Demon Lord chuckled, pouring himself a cup of coffee and grabbing a croissant from a basket of pastries sitting on the table. "So, do you still want to go to the assembly with me or would you rather stay here?"
"I would like to but….how would I go?" Apprehension was apparent on Ryo's face, towards the off chance that he might be discovered. "You would go with me as my heir. With me being a hybrid, I can either have a natural heir, or pick someone to inherit my fortune. Of course with that comes the title so you would be with me for training." Ryo nodded his head, wondering if Dee even had an heir in mind, or plans for one.
"I know you're curious so go ahead and ask already! It's written all across your face." Ryo spluttered in embarrassment, wishing that he could conceal his emotions better. "Well fine then! What are you going to do about your real heir than Dee?" The Demon laughed at Ryo's heated reply and smiled at the slight blush dusting his cheeks.
"Well…I'm thinking that Bikky would be my successor but there are other options. I could either settle down with someone and start a family, or live forever."
Ryo snorted in disbelief, refusing to believe that anyone could live forever. "Fine then, don't believe me," Dee said with a slightly conceited sniff, feigning mock hurt.
"Oh cut it out with the puppy face, it's just too cute." Ryo stood and bopped Dee on the head playfully, wanting to ease away some of the previous tension.
The hybrid grinned and seized the blonde around his waist, pulling Ryo down onto his lap. At first he resisted, thinking that Dee was going to do something naughty but when the Demon simply wrapped his arms around him, Ryo relaxed into his embrace. The blonde rested his head against Dee's shoulder, smiling when warm lips pressed against his forehead for a fleeting second. Well who knows…maybe some demons aren't so demonic after all.
Unbeknownst to the pair cuddling at the breakfast table, a pair of piercing blue eyes stared in open contempt before taking off into the sky.
"Come on Ryo, if you keep that look on your face they're gonna know something's up. Act like you did when you came for the party, sexy and suave." Ryo chuckled, adhering to Dee's advice and putting on his best, 'I'm better than you look' with much success.
"Perfect, don't worry so much it'll all be okay." Dee walked in and took a seat at a huge conference table, waiting until Ryo was seated to the right of him before taking his own seat.
Many of the Demon Lords and Ladies were already assembled, only a few more drifting in before the massive oak doors were shut. Some looked normal, others so grotesque that Ryo had a hard time not staring at them with horror mapped on his delicate features. In all there must have been at least fifty people assembled, the table so long that he couldn't see the person sitting at the head of it.
The wooden panels of the room's walls slid open to reveal several screens on both side of the room, showing the current speaker who sat at the head of the table. He was fairly short although his booming voice demanded respect, ageless eyes expressing years of wisdom. All eyes turned either on him or on the nearest screen, waiting expectantly for his opening remarks.
"Demon Lords and Ladies, I thank you for journeying out to this conference when I'm sure you have much more important things to do with your time. We are gathered here to discuss the fate of our relationship with the rulers of the skies, none other than the Angels. Where we have been able to co-exist without too much mishap before, they have proven themselves to be quite a problem now.
"They have requested that all Demons should live below ground, and withdraw all contact with them. Only recently have they begun to reinforce this request with slight hostility. As you know a small percent of the Demon population resides above ground, due to various reasons, some reasons that require them to stay topside and can't be compromised. Demon Lord Dee Latener will brief you on the circumstances." The screens zoned onto Dee's face as he stood up, all eyes now on him.
"As you all may know, there are many different reasons that ultimately require the Demon or Demoness to stay topside almost all of the time. Take myself for example; I am a hybrid so therefore that requires me to be out in open air to stretch my wings in natural form."
There were a few shocked expressions displayed from certain attendees but the majority of the people didn't bat an eye at Dee's revelation. "Another reason is that of love, and relationships. As Demons, we are generally looked down upon for our sense of irresponsibility and acceptance of nearly anything. We never truly had any reason to dislike the Angels, if they had not initiated the hostile attitudes towards our beliefs. As for myself I was originally up in the heavens, taken in by a kindly Angel woman until I was found to be a hybrid. Where the rulers of the skies murdered my parents for their love for one another and cast me out, the majority of the Demon race accepted me for whom and what I was; never passing undue judgment. I know turn you into the hands of Val, to cover the subject of interracial relationships."
Dee returned to his seat and took a deep breath, smiling when Ryo squeezed his hand under the table. The pair turned their attention to Val, who happened to be sitting right across from them, anticipating what he was going to say.
"Angels don't view Demons as capable of finding real love, believing that we are only interested in 'great sex' so to speak. I myself have been married to my Angelic wife, no pun intended, for a little over three years. Of course she was cast out of heaven for even daring to associate with a Demon but I am very happy to say that we are expecting a baby next month, Demon Lord Dee we will be checking with you about hybrid children." Dee chuckled as did many gathered around the table before the Demon continued.
"I'm assured that not all Angels think in this chauvinistic way, and that there are many couples out there that simply reside in secret. Although we have tried to negotiate with the Elder Angels of late about allowing our two great societies to intermingle, we have received quite adamant response that this is blasphemy. Whether this answer represents the whole Angelic race or just the elite is unspecified."
Val took his seat and all attention turned back to the director of the conference, who looked at his audience before speaking. "Of course there is more to it than what we have just briefly covered but we can discuss this in later sessions. Just so we can remain unbiased in our presentation of facts, I know ask that Dee's companion Ryo McClain stand and give us his report."
The director looked directly at the Angel and transmitted his thoughts telepathically, reassuring the flustered Angel. "I know who you are and have no problem with an Angel being present, but you must represent your side while you reside at this conference."
Ryo nodded to himself, standing to his feet slowly. "In my opinion, I do believe that the majority of the Angelic race doesn't truly know the essence of the Demon race; most of what they heard based on accounts from those who ran into the odd 'Demonic' Demon. I'm sure if they could see the true nature and overall goodness of the Demon race, there would be no problem or strife between us. However, corrupt powers in the Elder Angel Bureau have greatly influenced the way the Angelic people live and think."
The Angel sat down and looked over to Dee, smiling as the ebony haired man gazed at him with such warmth and affection. Even through that small act, Val saw Ryo for what he was and smiled at the love flowing between the two beings. The director said his closing remarks, adjourning the conference for the rest of the day. As the duo got up to leave Val came over to them and extended an invitation to have dinner with him and his wife, beaming when the pair accepted. After making plans to meet in the hotel lobby at seven o'clock that night Ryo suggested that they head back to the room, wanting to change out of his suit and relax a little before dinner.
"That was really brave of you to do that Ryo, to stand as an Angel in front of a whole bunch of Demons." Dee circled strong arms around a slender waist, pulling a dry Angel close to his dripping wet body.
"Ack! Dee, you're all wet, and I'm dry!" Dee chuckled as Ryo squirmed out of his hold, draping a towel around his shoulders. "I know I just got out of the hot tub. I was so disappointed when you didn't join me." Ryo blushed not only because of Dee's forward behavior but because of the beaded droplets of water that rested on Dee's bronze flesh, creating quite an appetizing image.
Sitting on the plush bed while Dee changed in the bathroom, Ryo sat and contemplated what he felt for Dee, nibbling enticingly on his bottom lip. Would it be so bad to give in? Dee has done so much for me and I have nothing to loose…except for him.
Ryo jumped when the bathroom door swung open, Dee emerging dressed in only a pair of cargo shorts. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you." The Angel shook his head, staring at Dee as he walked around the room. "Ryo something the matter?" The blonde was shocked to find that green eyes were staring into his own, and that Dee was seated right next to him on the bed.
Throwing caution to the wind the Angel smiled and leaned in, placing a soft kiss on the shocked Demon's lips. Dee gasped and quickly raised a hand to Ryo's slightly blushing face, pressing their foreheads together. Tantalizingly slow, the couple moved closer until their lips met once more a small sigh escaping from the Demon's lips.
Ryo wrapped his arms around Dee's neck as the ebony haired man gently laid him back onto the bed, his lean body covering the Angel's. Ryo further surprised the Demon my nibbling slightly on his bottom lip, coaxing Dee to open his mouth.
The Demon Lord groan as Ryo's tongue explored his mouth, reveling in the sweet invasion. Dee reluctantly pulled back as his senses returned to him, wanting to make sure that Ryo knew what he was getting into. The Arch Angel was confused as to why Dee stopped, thinking that he didn't want him after all.
"Ryo are you sure? I don't want to do this and find out that you regret it later love." The term of endearment did not escape Ryo and he tangled slender fingers in the Demon's hair, raising his head to meet Dee's lips in a deep kiss. "Yes Dee, I am sure."
And here I shall end it, at the brink of a nice long lemon. I stopped it here to comply with the pg-13 rating, so skip the next chapter if you want to maintain your innocence! I really don't feel like re-rating this story for a scene or two. So sorry for the long wait but I had a massive case of Writer's Block but I'm cool now. Thanks for reading!
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Okay like I said the next chap is a lemon and if my beta is reading this, I'm sorry for not giving you the chap before submitting it but I felt that if I waited too long, I would piss off my readers too much. ME SO SORRY!! gives everyone billions of virtual dollars Me try harder next time. Well laterz!! -kat