Elizabeth's eyes opened to the golden light that shone through the window, and she noticed that once again, she was snuggling into Meliodas' chest. Without any command, her eyes trailed down to his body. She took note of his new figure, his legs longer and his muscles more outlined. Her eyes slowly trailed up towards his chest, and then to his face. His blonde hair was messier than usual, and his jawline was more chiselled.
"It's always nice to wake up and see your girlfriend looking at his body," Meliodas suddenly said, smug. "Like what you see?
Elizabeth felt blood rush to her cheeks. "Gg-girlfriend?" She whispered, shocked and embarrassed.
"What did you think we were, Elizabeth?" Meliodas shot her a cocky smile, and she felt ready to explode any second. "Anyway, Ban and I were thinking of bringing the whole gang to the hot springs near Fairy King's Forest. Wanna come?" Meliodas sat up and stretched. "Or, we could just spend the day and bed making out,"
With Meliodas, Elizabeth was constantly flustered, and this time was no different. Rosy cheeks turned pink, and pink turned red, and Elizabeth blushed furiously at his last comment. "Let's go to the hot springs!" Elizabeth blurted.
"Well, then, off we go!"
After they got dressed, they met the rest of the Sins down in the newly constructed living room. I noticed Merlin holding several outfits in her arms before she threw one to each of us.
"These are my newly designed outfits, called swimsuits." She said, stretching out the flexible material. "They're designed to give more comfort in the water and will not weigh you down; they also dry very fast after you get out of the water and are reusable," Merlin said, happily. "Now, go get changed!"
They all stared at the outfits before putting them on excitedly. Elizabeth's was blue with swirls of white and silver, and it fit perfectly. The rest of the group seemed happy as well, even King looked excited.
The group head out towards Fairy King's Forest, which was a few kilometres away. The moment they stepped out the door, Ban, King and Diane rushed forward, eager to see and relax in the warmth of the hot springs. Merlin, Gowther and Escanor followed them, until it was just her and Meliodas.
"What are you waiting for? Come on, let's go!" Meliodas said, before sprouting his wings and taking off.
Elizabeth smiled, and sprouted her wings, flying into the sea of clouds floating in the sky. The wind had always felt refreshing against her skin, and when she got stressed or angry, she would always take a soothing flight in the sky with Meliodas right beside her. She gave Meliodas a warm smile, memories of their past together flooding her head. Meliodas returned the smile and gave her a cheeky grin before rushing forward.
A few seconds later, she landed beside Meliodas, awaiting the others' arrival. Ban was the first to arrive, followed by Merlin, and then King and Diane. Escanor arrived carrying Gowther, who was reading a book.
"Sis-Sis, you've certainly gotten real fast," Merlin said with a smile. "I never thought you would beat me!"
Elizabeth smiled humbly, before looking around for the hot springs. "Aren't they here somewhere?" There was nothing in sight, not even a small drop of water indicating they were nearby. "Meliodas, do you see anything?"
To her surprise, Meliodas was walking towards a huge cavern on the side of the woods. "Found it!" They rushed forward to the mouth of the gaping tunnel, scanning the insides.
To their astonishment, the cavern held the entrance to a secluded area in the middle of the Sacred Tree. It was empty but warm, and the hot springs released a thick fog of steam into the air as Ban jumped in.
"Come on, Elizabeth, get in!" She felt a sudden push and she fell into the scalding water. She let out a yelp, before sinking into the relaxing pool.
She felt a splash beside her, and wiping away the water in her eyes, she saw Meliodas grinning at her. Elizabeth blushed at him shirtless and turned even redder when he put one arm around her.
"I don't see why you buffoons always have to exaggerate everything. Just walk in and relax," Merlin said, picking at her nails.
"You're the one who needs to relax!" Ban yelled, splashing water in her face. Elizabeth giggled at this and rested her head on Meliodas' shoulder.
Elizabeth sighed contently as she watched the rest of them argue and fight, like every other day with the Sins. Her mind wandered back to the day she and Meliodas met, at the ruined Colosseum in the Land of The Giants.
Elizabeth had just run away from her mother, the Supreme Deity because of an argument, and came to the same place she always did: the ruins of the Colosseum. She had sat there for a few minutes before she noticed another figure, a Demon shrouded in black sitting opposite of her. Meliodas at the time was constantly frustrated, and the result of a fight with his brothers would always result in deep injuries for the latter and simmering anger for Meliodas.
She had walked over to him, and they immediately bonded. They were so different, yet so alike, and they continued to meet there for centuries, until the Holy War.
She frowned at the thought before a penetrating voice interrupted her. "Elizabeth, what are you thinking about?"
Elizabeth blushed and shook her head, embarrassed. "Nothing," She replied hastily.
"Really?" He said, raising an eyebrow.
Before she could say anything else, Meliodas covered her mouth with his, and once again felt himself losing control. Just her blush could make him go wild but her thinking about them made him crave her to the point of insanity. It was one of those times where he could just lose himself in her, forget about everything else that was happening in the world. Her sweet taste drove him crazy and the way her body pressed against him- oh, how he revelled in his sweet Elizabeth.
Meliodas couldn't get closer to Elizabeth, his kisses hungry and demanding for more. The sweet moans that echoed through his head only further empowered his Demon, and he was powerless as he was driven into a frenzy for her. He couldn't stop, overcome with pure bliss, something he hadn't experienced for a long time. It took all his willpower to break the kiss, and even still he was still hungering for more.
"M-M-Meliodas!" Elizabeth said, looking around sheepishly at their confounded friends, and even Merlin was dumbfounded at their sudden kiss.
"What?" Meliodas asked, grinning happily. "What's so surprising about us kissing?"
Merlin was the first the regain her composure, murmuring something before going back to reading. Gowther was studying them intently, while Diane and Ban were squealing. Meliodas grinned, but then noticed a figure watching them from the top of the tree.
Ban noticed him focusing on the fairy before he looked up too. Meliodas couldn't tell who the fairy was, but before he could say anything, Ban shouted out a name they all heard in disbelief.
"Elaine?!"
After hours of explaining, the group could finally sit back and relax on the couches in their living room. The pale haired fairy was back, rejoicing with everyone, Ban and King especially.
Apparently, Elaine had mustered enough energy from Melascula's 'Vengeful Spirit Revival' that after a few weeks in hibernation, she became alive again. She had first set out to her home, and she was about to leave through the cave they had come in when she discovered them playing around.
Elaine was chatting with Elizabeth and Diane excitedly before Ban grabbed her away for a kiss.
"Don't overdo it, Ban! She might not be able to handle you after all that, especially since you've gotten a lot uglier!" Ban ignored Meliodas as he grinned happily.
"First Meliodas and Elizabeth kiss, and now Elaine is back? What's next?" Hawk wondered as he munched down on a bowl of leftovers.
"God, Elaine, you're finally back!" King exclaimed, hugging his sister tightly.
"I'm happy to! It's great to be with you again, big brother!" Elaine said, returning the hug with a happy smile on her face. "Ban, can you make your chicken rice? I've been starving for some good quality food,"
Ban pecked Elaine on the cheek before sauntering away to the kitchen. "You got it, pretty girl!"
With delicious aromas drifting in from the kitchen, all of them, especially Meliodas, were hungry for Ban's famous cooking. As he watched Ban do all the flipping and mixing, Meliodas noticed that Elizabeth was acting a little more fidgety than usual.
"Elizabeth, is there something wrong?" Meliodas whispered, trying not to divert the attention onto Elizabeth.
"I'm just, happy, you know?" She whispered back. "Elaine is back, there are no villains to defeat, and I and you are... well, you know... together... and now we can have so much fun together... I just can't wait for it all!"
As Meliodas stared into crystal eyes, he found himself mesmerized, unable to look away from the deep, blue pools that were rippling with every second that passed. She was just so... perfect; he wanted to take her on the table at that moment, but he whisked the thought away and concentrated on the food.
"Well, I'm excited too!" That was the only response he could grab from his hypnotized brain. She gave him a confused look, and he scratched the back of his neck as Ban whipped plates of steaming hot chicken rice in front of us.
"Eat up!"
Meliodas immediately devoured his food, beating even Hawk, and all his teammates shot him astonished looks, before digging back into the dish. Meliodas met Elizabeth's eyes and he simply shrugged before deciding to get another plate of the mouthwatering cuisine.
"Don't eat too much, or you'll end up fatter than King could ever be!" Ban joked, throwing a bone at him.
Meliodas laughed with the others, before gobbling down the rest of his food, until a dark voice interrupted his thoughts.
Look who's back! Meliodas' stomach lurched as his Demon laughed wickedly. Playtime's over for you, weakling!
Elizabeth immediately noticed something was wrong with Meliodas. It was like a cruel game played by two things inside his body.
Unhesitatingly, Elizabeth put her hand on Meliodas', to which he responded to with an agonizing wince. When the others gave them startled looks, she ushered him to their bedroom to ask him what was wrong.
Elizabeth had been constantly worried whenever something was wrong with Meliodas, and this moment was no different. She noticed that this had happened many times since he had become Demon King, and so she was especially concerned about the effect of all the sinister forces residing in his body.
Elizabeth guided Meliodas up the stairs, wincing at his pain-filled grunts. "What's wrong, Meliodas?" She asked softly, hoping to not cause him any more pain.
"I-It's you... stay away from me..." Tears started to blur her vision, but she quickly wiped them away before concentrating all her powers into Meliodas, trying to wipe away anything evil.
Suddenly, Meliodas' eyes turned green again, and she sighed in relief, wrapping her arms around Meliodas. "Tell me what's wrong, Meliodas!" She practically sobbed.
"Elizabeth... thank you," He said, brushing his lips on her forehead. "But you need to keep your distance from me. I have a Demon, the past me. If it takes control of my body, I would kill everyone in sight except for you." She nodded, before he spoke again, this time solemnly. "And then I would rape you,"
Elizabeth let out a horrified gasp as she shrunk out of Meliodas' arms, watching him sigh in defeat. "C-can I h-help?" She stuttered, unable to process the words he had just said.
"I think it would be best if you just let me go. I could harm you in more ways than one, and it would destroy me to see you hurt," Meliodas' suggested, melancholy filling his eyes.
"N-no!" Elizabeth yelled. "Anything but that!" She would hate to be ripped apart from Meliodas the moment they had found each other, and her heart almost dragged her to his chest. "I love you too much for that," She added quietly as Meliodas stroked her hair tenderly.
"Me too," Meliodas said, brushing his lips carefully against hers.
She pressed back, goosebumps rising on her arms as they interlocked, weaved together like an elaborate web. Whenever Meliodas kissed her, she always felt so happy to be there with him, to be his lover. Whenever she looked at Meliodas, it was always lovingly, and she longed to be by his side forever.
When they pulled apart from each other, they were both silent, not wanting to break the comfort of silence. Meliodas stood up and offered his hand to Elizabeth, which she accepted with a gracious smile.
They looked into each other's eyes once more. "I won't let you go, Elizabeth. I promise."
Tears threatened to escape, and her heart burst with joy at his words. She wouldn't be left behind. She wouldn't have to suffer alone. She had Meliodas, and that was all that she needed.