Wow. No smut. Full on plot that will go into the climax of the story soon. I was going to make JPShoichi but I ended up not doing it. Shoichi needed rest more than anything this chapter.

Angel AU Carnation

JP tossed Shoichi on the sofa before running to take a bath. The demon groaned and looked around the decent apartment they both teleported to. This was not his home for sure, JP has to answer to him later. After meeting Chiara, he just remembered he could always change his clothing using magic runes. As he is indoors, he changed his leather jacket into a comfortable loose sweater, shorts and bunny slippers. No wait. The bunny slippers were unintentional.

He just realised he had red whip marks all over his legs and thighs. He did not feel pain from the scars. It must have been the works of lesser demons. He could have bet that he had more on his back as well.

"You are hurt." JP said as he came out from the shower.

Shoichi gave him a slight smile. "I am always hurt." he take a look around the neat apartment and wondered. "This is not your apartment."

"Nop." JP said. "It is Alex's"

Fucking Alex. He knew it.

Shoichi groaned.

"Hey…" JP inquired. "Does demons use the same antiseptic as humans?"

That was an odd question to ask, but Shoichi answered anyway. Yes. His flesh is technically human. No special speed healing or tougher body. Only his mind slowly becomes numb and he forgets the pain.

"Here." JP said. He pulled out an antiseptic and placed it on Shoichi's hand. "Treat your leg well…"

Shoichi rolled his eyes. He did not need his kindness nor pity. Angrily he tossed the antiseptic away.

"Shoichi!"

JP picked up the antiseptic, ran back to Shoichi, got kicked by the demon lazing on the sofa. Being a stubborn angel, JP charged forward, grabbing Shoichis thighs and poured antiseptic allover them. The demon hissed.

He smacked the angel away. He came back, rubbing the demon's thighs until all the red marks were covered. "Why are you so stubborn ?!" Shoichi growled.

"You are the stubborn one!" JP kept fighting him. He finally fell accidentally on top of the older man. JP blushed. He had just realised his small body was no match for Shoichi. Compared to Alex's embrace, Shoichi's posture was quite similar.

"Get off!" Shoichi flipped.

Shoichi retreated to the corner of the sofa, hugging his legs childishly. JP huffed.

He saw purple marks forming on Shoichus legs. It seemed to be…alive.

"What is that ?" JP asked.

"Lust Marks." Shoichi said disgustingly. "When it was fully mature, I can create a womb and impregnate anyone that I wished. Be it women or men." Shoichi looked at JP who is now horrified.

Shoichi grinned.

He pulled JP closer to him. Face to face. "If I bury my dick on your hole, my mark will form on you. A tattoo right… here…" JP screamed. Shoichi was touching him. His left arm was holding him in position so he would not run. His right arm was touching his cock. How can he be that naive and get caught on another demon trap?! Even if this is Shoichi, he forgot that he was dangerous.

Shoichi laughed. He let JP go.

"I am just kidding. Why would I do this to you ?" Shoichi sat back on the sofa. "I...hated having to have sex every now and then."

"Really ?" JP tilted his head. He was always watching him. Shoichi seemed to always enjoy having sex with everyone he encountered.

"Yeah. You are a good kid, JP. To listen to an old man rambling like this…" Shoichi chuckled.

JP felt proud of himself. "Heh. Well, I guess I owe you a bit for rescuing me from literal hell."

Shoichi's eye lit up. "Really?"

JP frowned. He knew that face. Shoichi wanted him to do something for him. Sometimes he cursed his big mouth for talking too much. He had better ignore his last remark.

Shoichi smiled softly. "You can pay it back to me by sitting in my lap." he said.

"Really? That's it ?"

Shoichi nodded and patted his lap. "Yes. Just here." he smiled.

"Well… uh… okay…" he said. Slowly JP rested his ass to Shoichi's lap. It felt odd to do so but it was not a hard request.

Shoichi laughed. "You have soft buttcheeks."

JP flinched. He knew it! That man is dangerous no matter how you look at him.

Shoichi smiled for a moment before standing up. "Where is the bedroom?"

JP pointed at the door nearest to the window. Shoichi thanked him properly, ruffled his head and went inside the room. JP got curious. He went and checked the demon inside the bedroom to find him fast asleep.

JP stiffled a laugh. Heh, maybe he wasn't that scary after all.

JP opened the door for Alex. He was more than surprised to see him there. "I thought you were kidnapped by demons."

JP laughed. "I was. I got help."

Alex sat on the sofa, waiting for JP to come back with coffee. "I was going to save you, but I am glad you are safe."

"I think they found out I knew about all of this. They knew I stalked Shoichi and found a way to kidnap me." JP took a cup and drank them. "Hell is a terrible place to be."

Alex chuckled. "Of course it is. I have heard from Jenny. Our lucky demon here got a mission to kill Erebus. It will be a suicide mission on his behalf." he sighed. "I thought this would be easier…"

"Now what ?" JP asked. "Are we letting him go back to Azuko ? I do not think she would be safe near him. They knew he is living with her. If he did not do what they say, she would become their insurance."

"I guess we can bring her here." Alex smiled.

"The death realm ? Are you nuts ?! For a human to enter here, she would have been...dead." JP said. "Shoichi would not allow this."

"Precisely. He would not. Even in special cases like a coma, she would be transfered to heaven as her predestined destination. Nobody will know she is here. But the question will be...how ?" Alex stood up and reached to the door. "Shoichi is here, yes?"

JP nodded.

"And I assumed you contain him with a level five force field?"

Uh oh.

JP slammed the door open to find Shoichi had ran away. The bloodstain on the sheets marked him leaving not long ago.

"He is in the death god realm. If he tried to kill Erebus now-"

"He will not make it." Alex said.

There were too many death gods on duty. Fighting one he might be able to but not ten…

"I think he went home."

Shoichi missed home. He did not know how long has he been stuck in hell and the death god's realm. All he wanted to see is Azuko. He felt better knowing that Azuko is there. He missed her.

His wings only take him so much until the pain on his shoulder acts up. He cursed Meiji's gunshot wound. He could cover them and act strong all he wants, but it will never ease the pain. The bullet was still planted inside him. He had to find out whether there are shards inside his body. He already felt dizzy from the first time he woke up. He wondered if the poison has entered his bloodstream.

"Papa.. are you okay…?"

I am okay sweetheart. My back just aches a little bit. Perhaps daddy needed rest. I have been working a little bit too hard today.

He imagined the scenario perfectly in his mind. Everything will be alright. Azuko even said they would take their time to sort out this madness. With Azuko, he knew everything will be alright. He could reach out and get out of his lust again and again, sorting out the madness that has been controlling him.

Shoichi reached towards the door. Opened them quietly. He could almost hear footsteps coming to him. He almost smiled at the thought that everything would turn out to be alright.

His smile fades when he saw Aya.

"Where is Azuko ?"

"Shoichi. I have come here to notify you-"

"I don't care what you want! WHERE IS AZUKO ?!"

"In the name of the Almighty…"

Shoichi found himself binded by a strong force. Behind him, there stared a golden eyed angel. No, a death god.

"Mistress Aya. You have errands to do with him ? I was dispatched to retrieve a soul nearby and I thought you needed help…" the death god said.

"Thank you, Zahir. But please let him go. This is his house after all and I just wanted to talk." said Aya undoing the spell.

Shoichi stared fiercely at the death god.

"Azuko has been kidnapped." Aya said quickly. The news immediately grabbed Shoichi's attention. "Zahir was supposed to collect her soul after the attack but he failed. He was attacked by a strong demon with scars on his face. I think you know who he is…"

"Meiji...that bastard!" Shoichi yelled.

Aya stopped Shoichi from moving another step, holding his hands. "You are hurt…"

"I am going to get my daughter back!" he said.

Aya nodded. "I know that much. I am here to extend the deal…"

"You are making a deal with the devil ? How quaint…" Shoichi laughed. "You know better than to make a deal with me. Now LET ME GO! AZUKO NEEDS ME!"

Aya nodded. "I will ask the archangels to retrieve your daughter for you at any cost, but as a price-"Aya had to wrap herself around Shoichi to stop his struggle. He is struggling with less force than usual. She knew he was injured somewhere and knowing Shoichi, he would not even take a chance to heal himself. " I want you locked up in bars. You cannot go unless Azuko has been retrieved but we PROMISE you. We WILL get Azuko back. Afterwards, we go to court. I will bring Meiji to justice."

Shoichi laughed. His struggle gradually lessened as he caught his finally undid the sealing spell Zahir cast on him. "Fair enough. I will get an army of angels fighting on my behalf and I sit down drinking matcha latte…. I… I need a guarantee..."

"Give me three days, we will sort it out with the death gods as well."

"Deal."

Ayaà smiled. "You need to get your wounds fixed as well." She touched his arms. "Be it as an angel or a demon, how did you always managed to hurt yourself?"

"I am accident prone it seems." Shoichi sighed.

"Alright. Pack your bags." Aya crossed her arms. It was standard procedure after all.

"Done." he said.

"You bring nothing ?" Aya questioned him.

Shoichi rummaged his inner pockets for an old sentimental piece of his. A worn out family photo of himself, his wife and a newborn baby Azuko. "This should be enough."

Aya could not help but smile.

"Thank you."

That was unexpected. Again Shoichi kept surprising her with his ways. He killed angels, tricked humans and demons alike for his own gain but once it comes to his daughter, he would do anything.

Aya brought him behind bars. He complied with all the rules and regulations including handing over the spear of Longinus to her. While preparing for the upcoming war, there is a death god, seeking the truth.