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Chapter 2

"This... what I'll be living on?" I stood in disbelief in front of a haunted looking dormitory. The windows looked like it hasn't been washed for years and the door looks like it will fall down from just a small push. I'm not picky on living quarters because I've been in worst places during my time in Budapest but...

"It's a complete dump." I commented out loud. Mephisto looked offended but a small smile still played along his lips. "Now, now. Don't call your dormitory, 'a dump'. You'll be living here after all." He suddenly grinned at me expecting me to smile back but I just sighed and looked away with a pout. "Whatever."

He paused for a second to assess me before saying. "It's not that I want you living here too but it's an order directly from above. I can't do much about it." He shrugged as I contemplated what he said.

Orders huh...

"What kind of orders?" I asked sharply and he raised his brows at me in surprise. "Or are you not allowed to disclose the orders?" I squinted at him but again, Mephisto just smiled at me before sighing dramatically.

"Ahh, you got me. I'll tell you the orders if you'll do a little job for me. I'll also tell you the reason why the higher-ups didn't sentence you to death during the trial." He opened the door to the dormitory with a half-smile which annoyed me. His comical arrogance is getting on my nerves but I pushed it down. He has information and honestly, I'm curious as to what he wants me to do.

I followed behind him into the haunted looking dormitory while he whistled a cheery out of tone tune. "Will you stop that?" I growled out at him but he just ignored me. We reached a room at the end of the third floor and he opened it with a 'tah-dah!' which just added to my annoyance since there is nothing to be 'tah-dah' about the bare room full of spider webs.

"You might need to do a little dusting but it'll be good as new after that." Mephisto swatted some spider webs and sat on the only clean chair in the room. "Now about our deal, I'll explain." I leaned on the doorway and motioned for him to proceed. He pouted for a second as he stared at me before continuing. "The orders I received is to keep an eye on you since you're counted as an anomaly in the eyes of the church. Your whole existence should be kept private while the Gregori reread the old text about the relic of St. Michael. The other people present in the trial might not admit it but the threat of you being unknown scares them. That's why you're now stuck here."

I sighed and closed my eyes. "I already know that but you confirmed it so I guess my gut instinct is still accurate. So what's the deal you want me to do?" I opened my eyes just in time to see Mephisto summon a floating teapot and pour himself tea. My mouth opened and closed in shock as he offered a cup to me. I felt a headache forming as I accepted the tea. "Geez. Having tea with a demon in a spider infested room at a haunted dormitory. It's not weird at all." I sarcastically said before sipping the hot tea.

Mephisto laughed and said. "Your sense of humour is amusing, El-el." I almost spat the tea out and glared at him. "My name is Elspeth. NOT El-el." He made a noise that sounds like 'Hmmmm?' before becoming serious. "Living in this dormitory with you are the Okumura brothers. Rin and Yukio. Ever heard of them?"

I placed the tea cup down on the dusty table and stared at him. "Not a clue." I confessed and Mephisto made the 'Hmmmm?' sound again. He stared again at me before sighing dramatically. "The Okumura brothers... Also known as the twin sons of Satan. The elder brother, Rin, inherited Satan's flames while Yukio, the younger of the two, didn't. Yukio is a full-fledged Exorcist though and he is ordered by me to keep an eye on you. "

"So? Cut to the chase. What do you want me to do?" I demanded. He stood up and started to walk away. "Nothing. Just enjoy your stay here at True Cross Academy. It's a beautiful day outside, be sure to check out the sights before class starts." Mephisto smiled before saying. "Eins, Zwei, Drei!" He snapped his fingers and I coughed as smoke filled the small room. Mephisto has turned into a small dog and left me open-mouthed as he cheerily said. "Classroom of the Esquires is 1106. Ask your professor Yukio for more details. Now ta-ta!"

I frowned and looked out the window where the sun is brightly shining. "I'll be living with the spawns of Satan." I smiled sadly as I grabbed my bags and sighed. "I guess I'm no different than they are since the higher-ups are cramming me into the same category as them."

I put my bags in one corner and grabbed the mop and bucket beside the door. "Alright! Time to move out, spiders."

I was almost done with cleaning when somebody knocked on my door. "It's a girl!" Someone exclaimed loudly followed by a calmer voice. "Calm down, Nii-san." I sharply turned around with a guarded expression but when I saw two guys with the same features, I relaxed. I stood up from where I was crouched and placed my sword back into its scabbard.

They must be the demon twins...

"You must be Elspeth. Principal Pheles had notified me about you. You'll be staying here with us, right?" The younger one whom I assumed as Yukio stepped forward and smiled. I glanced at the open-mouthed elder brother who looked stunned to say much.

Lord, why do you punish me with this burdens? I only want to defeat Abbadon.

I didn't smile back at Yukio but it didn't deter him as he started talking about the facilities in this haunted dormitory. I noticed Rin stared at me with open wonder which made me uncomfortable. I closed my eyes and glared at him. "Will you stop staring? You're already being eaten by the monstorous spider I'm trying to eliminate."

He looked a bit scared and noticed only now that a spider has latched onto his leg. "What the hell?!" Rin yelled. I quickly grabbed Yukio's gun from his hip and shot the demon three times. It turned its head to me as it died and said in a gurgling old voice. "My Lady, master awaits... your return."

I returned the gun to Yukio without looking at him and said. "I am ordered to stay here till further notice." I told them lifelessly. I saw Yukio grab his brother's shoulder and nod to me with a frown. "I understand. If you need anything, we'll be here. Make yourself at home. The classes had already started and I'll be expecting you tomorrow morning." He started pushing his brother out of the room which made Rin start to complain. "Come on, Nii-san. Let's leave Elspeth to get some rest."

I noticed Yukio give me a calculating look before they went out. I sighed and sat down on my bed. I'm not going to make any friends from the rate I'm going. I've been with my friends back at Budapest for so long that I forgot to socialize and make new ones...

I lied down and let out another deep sigh. This is going to take a lot of work...

Why did that demon call me 'My Lady'? And who the hell is the 'Master' it mentioned?

My thoughts started to crowd in my head, making the headache worse. I stood up and locked the door to my room before taking the cloth off the big mirror that I brought. I stared at my long blonde hair and bright gray eyes with a frown.

I took a deep breath and started praying,

Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray the Lord my soul to keep...

If I die before I wake,

I pray the Lord my soul to take...

Amen.

The dark shadows that are reflected in my mirror suddenly left my room with an audible hiss and I finally relaxed. I looked forlorn for a moment as I stared at myself before standing up and climbing into my bed.

I stared at the ceiling and smiled despite myself when I remembered Okumura Rin's panic-stricken face when he saw the demon latched on his leg.

Make friends with him, huh?

Bring it on!