On a day like this one, Meliodas didn't care for much but some good Vanya ale. Buckets of it. Yes, that would be suitable though it could never fill the void he always felt on this particular day. The day his nightmare began. The day he was cursed.

Meliodas always came up with an excuse the night before, so that he wouldn't have to be near anyone when the day actually arrived. On this day, his wrath was more violent and ferocious than usual. It was also easily triggered and he had little control over his emotions. The pain was far too great and far too deep to ignore. Every year that he remained cursed became a reminder that he was a failure, that he couldn't protect the one he loved - Elizabeth. He had watched her die and be reincarnated 106 times. It made him sick. Watching life leave her fragile body, only to be reunited and fall in love just long enough for her to regain her memories, followed by her very anticipated death. And the cycle continues and hasn't changed for centuries. Unfortunately, suicide wasn't an option for him though he had tried. But he was doomed to suffer for eternity, to lose her over and over again. And Meliodas tried to avoid her, but she always found her way to him somehow. There was no escaping re-meeting her.

But the leader of the Seven Deadly Sins could not escape this year. The Sins plan to start taking down the Ten Commandments was finally being put into play. Meliodas was of course screaming on the inside, but covered up his troubles with his sweet smile. Why do we have to do this today? Today of all days! He thought. Merlin explained that if they had the element of surprise, they were more likely to win. Merlin would temporarily mask their magical energy, just long enough for them to infiltrate the area and surround them. As Hawk's mom walked to the designated location, Meliodas locked himself in his room so that he wouldn't lash out at anyone. But unfortunately for him, his plan was useless as long as she was around. He turned his head as he heard a knock on the door, followed by a sweet tender voice.

"Sir Meliodas are you alright?" Elizabeth asked concerned, "whatever it is I'm sure I can help you figure it out."

Meliodas chuckled softly to himself. If only she knew, if only. No you can't Elizabeth, he thought to himself. He sighed and decided to open the door, it's not like he could hide forever. Elizabeth stood opposite him with her arms held out. Meliodas knew what that meant but he couldn't bring himself to be weak today. Not even for her sake. He turned away, making Elizabeth lower her eyes in sadness. She chocked back a sob before walking away. I'm sorry, I really am. Maybe one day you'll forgive me, for pushing you away so I can protect myself.

"ELIZABETH WAIT!"

The Serpent Sin Of Envy was shocked as she watched the princess jump off of the giant green boar and run. Diane panicked, the plan wasn't supposed to have setbacks. Seeing as his lover was in distress, the Fairy King flew out in pursuit of Elizabeth. For some reason, he was finding hard to catch up with her as she was moving incredibly fast. King had never seen Elizabeth so determined, it must be her will power that was increasing her magic. Meliodas immediately ran downstairs when he heard Diane yelling. He found Merlin focused on her magical orb but she appeared to be a little frustrated.

"What's going on?" The captain demanded.

"Elizabeth left! She looked upset!" Diane revealed.

"What? Merlin teleport me to her this instant!"

" I'm trying but it seems that she's made herself undetectable. I can't sense her magical energy", Merlin explained.

"THIS WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN TODAY!"

"Those are some serious injuries Estarossa. I heard there were inflicted by the Lion Sin of Pride. A mere human", Gloxinia mocked.

"That man, he is no ordinary human", Melascula spoke softly as she recalled the heat of his soul which almost destroyed her.

"Gloxinia, you'd do well to hold your tongue. We've all received our share of bruises from the Seven Deadly Sins. You included", Zeldris's tone was frosty and cold. Gloxinia didn't dare reply.

"That Escanor and Meliodas. All those bloody sins will pay for what they did to me!" Estarossa yelled. The remaining four demons looked at him shocked. This was the first time they had noticed their team member become angry the way he just did. Estarossa was usually a calm demon, even in the midst of battle. He didn't speak much, instead he spent his time relaxing and sleeping. So it was surprising to see him speak out this way.

"Don't worry brother, our time to face them again will come. And this time, I vow to eradicate them from existence", Zeldris said through grinned teeth.

"I guess today is our lucky day", Drole rose to his feet and started to walk towards the door.

"What's that? Where are you going?" Zeldris asked.

"Surely you guys sense it too. It's that little Goddess", Drole announced, "but she's alone, that's odd."

"It's not like Meliodas to let her out of his sight."

"It doesn't matter, let's capture her and use her as bait. As long as we have her, Meliodas will be forced to come to us", Estarossa muttered and jumped out of the room. Breaking the roof in the process.

Meliodas paced back and forth in front of Merlin who was still unable to locate the princess. The tarvern door opened quickly and Diane jumped out of her seat. The Fairy King flew back into the tarvern defeated. Diane brought the small fragile boy into her arms as he attempted to catch his breath. Meliodas gave him a stern look but he shook his head sadly, indicating that he was unable to track down the Elizabeth.

"I'm sorry captain. I couldn't keep up with her. It's like Elizabeth got a power boost or something. "

"Did you see where she was heading?" Meliodas asked.

"She was heading North like we are."

"Camelot, the Ten Commandments' hideout. My guess is the princess wants to offer herself in exchange for our lives", Merlin said.

"What makes you say that?" Diane asked.

"Look", Merlin's crystal ball showed Princess Elizabeth standing before the Ten Commandments. She looked strong and unshakable. Her Goddess eye was glowing. The Seven Deadly Sins watched her kneel before the five demons. But that wasn't the worst part. Meliodas clenched his jaw as he watched Estarossa grab Elizabeth's face and kiss it before bringing her to her feet. His younger brother knew he would be watching, this was done deliberately to piss him off. But Meliodas felt as if he had brought it upon himself. The way he rejected the princess earlier, it must've been what triggered her outburst. His actions must've hurt her, making her act recklessly. Elizabeth was always acting reckless for his sake. You haven't changed a bit, he thought. Nevertheless, guilt was not going to save his woman. Who knows what his brother's would do to her? No, Estarossa and Zeldris were not his brothers. They hadn't been for a very long time.

"Merlin, I want you to teleport me to where Elizabeth is", Meliodas ordered.

"Captain I must advise against this", Merlin said.

"I don't care. I have to get Elizabeth back. I'm not losing her again! Not today!"