Ch. Three

There's three new demons now – an owl harpy with script magic (Lily), a plant being that has long white hair with flower vines here and there (Tessera), and a child of ten with dark red hair and black eyes and he has the power to control any type of metal (Titan).

Titan reminds me of Gajeel and he was able to help make me shelter while Tessera, who reminds me of Mirajane, grew food for me to eat while the wolves hunted game for everyone. Lily is obviously Levy. She was able to help me understand the book and we learned that it's a spell book in order to gain or steal power from a being only known as the Demon God. From what I understand the spell is irreversible. I'm stuck this way. Will I even be able to be around other people again? This power will terrify everyone.

I glance over at my demon children.

Lily, Shayshay, and Maymay are always together and get along perfectly. Tessera is surprisingly close to Ember and Sunny even though they always almost catch her on fire or freeze her. Jack and Titan don't get along at all. I think it's because they both want my full attention and they don't want to share at all. Nezera tries his best to keep them in line when they fight but with me always in the middle he doesn't do much until they leave my side.

It took us for-freaking-ever (a month I think) to find a village and now that I see one at the bottom of this hill, I can't help but feel anxious, fear, and dread. Especially with these demons following me around. How can I go down to that village with these guys? But I need to get down there so I can get a lacrima and call Master so I can tell him what's going on. I know for sure that he'll know what to do. I squeeze the book to my chest subconsciously.

Is everything okay, Mama? Titan asks as he wraps his arm around my waist. I run my fingers through his soft hair and he purrs in a way that sounds like a rough version of Natsu's purrs. Seriously, that idiot is in my thoughts more than usual. I know he's my best friend but I still can't believe I would miss him this much. Well, it doesn't matter anyway. Even if I did try to sort out my feelings, it doesn't mean anything. I know he doesn't feel the same. I'm not Lissanna. I'm not the girl he promised to marry.

"Yea sweets, I'm okay. I just don't know if I want to go down to that village yet or not." I answer.

We can stay here and wait for you. But one of us should come with you to keep you safe. And that someone should be me! Titan smiles a toothy smile revealing the fact that all of his teeth are sharp fangs.

I don't think so kid! Jack's head and arms popped up out of….my boobs! When did he get in there?! How did I not notice?! Mother is not going anywhere without me! I'm the eldest! The first born! I should be the one who is always by her side!

I'm stronger than you therefore I can protect her better! All you can do is shapeshift! I have actual magic! Titan shouts. They glare and growl at each other. Why do all the people I care about have to fight each other?

I sigh and suggest, "Why don't both of you come with me?"

Okay! They both say instantly, ending the fight instantly and peacefully. Well that was easy.

The others didn't like the plan at first but they backed down when I said Titan and Jack are going with me. Then with the help of everyone we got ready for the night. I've noticed that for a while now I've been waking up groggy and slightly drained like I did some training with Capricorn while being half asleep. I haven't figured out why I feel that way yet but at the moment it isn't my priority and it fades after a few minutes so it's not like it's hurting me.

As I lay down, the wolves curl around for protection and warmth. Titan climbs over them and stretches out on me using my stomach as a pillow. Jack simply returns to inside my boobs but this time I know he's there. Still, how does he completely disappear in them? The others either cuddle up to a wolf or they keep close. Except for Nezera. He is off a little ways always keeping a lookout. I notice that he doesn't sleep like us. He power naps for fifteen minutes. Turns out he doesn't need much sleep. I thought it was a demon thing but it's just him. So very much like Erza.

The next morning came too soon and it came with screams. I instantly jump up, holding Titan close to me who wakes up too.

Mama? What's wrong? He asks his voice full of concern. I push him off as I get up, stepping over the wolves and run towards the edge of the hill. The village below is on fire and there is a demon unlike any I have seen before. The body is paler than milk and thin as though the skin keeps the bones together. Four horns grew from her forehead, long dark hair flowing around her, and strange tattoos cover every inch of her. On her back is what looks like a hard shell with spikes rolling down her spine and a skeletal tail swishing from side to side. Out of the hard shell are four long spider-like legs, two pinchers over her shoulders filled with dripping acid, and two extra legs with bat wings on them. It casually walks as it kills and burns everything and everyone. I have never seen a creature like this before. This is like something from a nightmare.

Titan rubs his eyes as he looks down below with me. Oh. I have a new sister. She's pretty cool. Really strong too but she's really scary. It doesn't look like you created her though.

I look down at him, eyes wide and full of fear. "What are you talking about?"

At this point, Jack makes himself known. Silly Mother. It's not just you who can create us. Father can also make us too through you but when Father makes them, they don't have a light like us. She looks full demon while the rest of us are demons with souls so we're different. Jack explains.

This is a lot to take in. The demons I create have souls thanks to me? That Demon God can create demons through me? Did he make that monster while I was asleep? Wait, is that why I'm always sore and tired when I wake up? Are there more of these creatures out there?! I have to do something!

I don't hesitate. I take off running with Titan and Jack right behind me.