"Mao! Hero" The young Delinquent called, quickly running up to them "Hero! I haven't seen you since Makora was born!"
"W-what? I thought you were a-"
"Almaz!" Mao interrupted, much to the annoyance of both the Hero and Delinquent "Here is not the place!"
Mao took Almaz's hand harshly, leading them through the centre of the school. Steve waved, the sudden piercing due to her dropped tool, caused the patient to flat line "Dammit, Bob!"
A smaller than usual prinny walked up nervously "Yes?"
"Take this away, it flatlined." Steve scoffed casually
Mao looked in disgust "Clerics are the only demons that are judged as honour students though they do good deeds..."
Almaz stuttered "I, I thought demons could be brought back to life at the Nurse's Office."
"True, but there are some instances they can't. Curses, removal or extreme damage to vital organs, or if the nurse just doesn't care anymore."
"Oh! Hero, the Princess wanted me to tell you, she went to the Human World for a while." Beryl added, as the three entered an abandoned hallway
"We're completely isolated now, Hero." Mao smiled, nervously looking around "We're clear... go on."
"W-weren't you, at our wedding, Ms. Beryl?"
"You two got... Asuka said you did, I just thought she altered the photo!" Beryl squealed, hugging them both "Congrats! Both of you!"
Almaz smiled warmly "Thanks, Ms. Beryl."
The Dean was blushing intensely, looking away from the other two "Mao?" Beryl smiled, walking into the Dean's view "How's Makora?"
Mao snapped "Don't ask about her!"
He shook with an intense rage, scaring Beryl slightly "Mao? Is something wrong?
"He's just upset, we found Makora in her boyfriend's room." Almaz explained, placing a hand on the Dean's shoulder
Mao continued shaking, shooting a glare of pure hatred at the Hero "Mao! The Hero's trying to help, he didn't do anything wrong!" Beryl shouted, crossing her arms
"It's fine, but thanks. He's been like this a lot recently." Almaz sighed, seeing the Dean quickly turn to face him
"What the Hell is that supposed to mean!"
Almaz jumped, quickly backing away from the Dean "I, I'm sorry Mao, I didn't mean it!"
Mao growled, approaching the Hero with a scowl on his face "Mao! What do you think you're doing!" Beryl screamed, as Mao stared at the Hero, his look quickly darkened
"Were you calling me cruel? Or were you just saying I don't care about you?" Mao muttered, the extreme anger in his voice scared the two other demons. He grabbed the Hero's arm, yanking Almaz towards him as he harshly pressed the two together, gripping Almaz tightly. Almaz held his breath, instantly falling to the ground as Mao shoved him carelessly away. He turned around, walking away "Remember, Fake Hero, I'm your master, don't you dare talk back to me!"
Almaz sat back against the wall, tears formed in his eyes "I'm sorry, you had to see that, Ms. Beryl."
"Why are you sorry! What Mao did was just-"
"No, no, it's fine Ms. Beryl." Almaz sighed, trying to discretely wipe the tears from his eyes, which didn't go un-noticed by the Delinquent
"Hero, why do you take this?"
"I, I love him, Ms. Beryl. I need to be patient with him." Almaz admitted. Beryl walked up to Almaz, bringing him into a loose hug "B-Beryl?"
"It's one of the fourty eight friendship skills, comfort, or condolance."
Almaz smiled warmly "Thanks Ms. Beryl, that means a lot."
Beryl nodded "Want me to talk to Mao?"
"I-it's fine, we don't want him any angrier." Almaz replied, standing up "I'll calm him down."
The Hero ran off, after the Dean. Almaz swung the doors to his room open "Mao?" Silence was his reply "Mao? Lord Mao! Come out!"
Almaz opened the door leading to Mao's lab, the Dean was simply no where to be found "Mao!"
"He just left, mumbling to himself. Hey, Almaz. What happened? You don't cry often." Makora snickered, teasing the Hero
"Do you know where he went?"
Makora shook her head "What's wrong with Dad?"
"He just needs to accept what happened to you. I'll cheer him up, don't worry."
Makora grabbed his arm "This is my fault. You must have given me your human compassion! I want to help!"
Almaz smiled, as the two walked out, searching the entire school, a few times.
That night, they stumbled into the Heart Bank
"Makora, wait here." Almaz demanded, running to the centre of the heart.
The green eyes instantly looked at the other "Ahh, Almaz... I wasn't expecting you today. What brings you here?"
Almaz looked nervously at the other "I've, been looking for Mao. Do you know where he is?"
"Do you really think part of Dad will tell you where he's hiding?" Makora added in, walking up behind Almaz
"He's in the Heart Bank, but, not his heart." True Heart explains "Find him, he's hoping you do."
Almaz smiled, grabbing Makora as they walked out "Let's check your heart, Makora."
"Why my heart?"
"I've never been able to get in before." Almaz admitted
Makora smirked "Because I've never trusted you."
Almaz laughed a little "Well, you going to let me in today?"
"Yeah, but don't get used to it!" Makora growled
Leaving the Dean's heart, Almaz couldn't help but smile at the name above. Seeing 'Mao Adamant' just filled him with joy, knowing the Dean was his, and his alone
The two entered the demon teenager's heart. Instantly residents, defenders, of the Heart drew their weapons to Almaz "Just because you're allowed in my heart doesn't mean you won't be watched!"
Almaz shook "M-Makora, please, just believe in me!"
The demon grunted, motioning all to follow her. Travelling to the centre of the Heart, the familiar colours of a True Heart came into view "Has anyone come through?"
Shaking her head, the resident spoke "Your heart has been sealed. No one has the ability to enter."
Makora scoffed, disregarding the statement as she stormed out, Almaz quickly following behind "Almaz, ready your heart for my arrival!"
Almaz walked in, seeing the younger hesitate "Don't worry. My heart is open, I think. You can freely walk in, Korie."
"Don't call me that ever again!" Makora commanded, glaring daggers towards the Hero, who just smiled as she waltzed in
"To be honest, I've never been in here. Or at least I don't remember being in here." Almaz laughed "Sorry if we get lost."
"You mean you don't know where we're going!" Makora screamed
"E-excuse me, can you, maybe show me around?" Almaz addressed, as the resident smiled
"Of course! Follow me!"
"Thank you, so much." Almaz chuckled
"May I ask a question, Almaz?"
"Go ahead." Almaz replied
"Are you truly interested in the heart, or would you rather be lead straight to your visitor?"
Almaz jumped "P-please!"
The resident laughed "Just, follow me. Quite a cutie compared to other visitors you've had."
Almaz smiled, being lead throughout the heart. Leading to a wide open vault, and the young Dean sleeping in the open area in front of it.
"Mao!" Almaz shouted, smiling as he ran up to the other, seeing his eyes slowly blink open
"A-Almaz? Is that you?" Mao groaned, yawning tiredly as he rubbed his eyes
"We've been looking everywhere for you Mao!" Almaz blushed, pulling the Dean close, his arms securely around him
"Dad! Almaz has been worried sick, don't do that to him again, okay?" Makora sighed, sitting beside Mao
"W-what? Almaz, is that true?" Mao asked, looking curiously at the younger, who simply blushed
"He's so determined. When he puts his mind to something Dad, it's impossible to stop him." Makora snickered, seeing the look of relief take the Hero's face
"T-thank God you're okay Mao..."
"What?" Mao whispered, a sharp tint of red took his cheeks as the Hero pressed them into a deep kiss
"Almaz! With me right here!" Makora whined, standing up "I'll be, over there if you need me."
The demon teenager stood up, gagging slightly as she walked back to the main area of the heart
"Almaz?" Mao whispered, as they parted
"I've, been looking for you, all day Mao. Don't do that again!" Almaz demanded, pulling the Dean closer
"Almaz? After, what I did, you still came after me?" Mao asked
Almaz looked away nervously "Mao, I love you. Part of loving someone is to forgive them isn't it?"
The Dean laughed at the Hero's sudden shyness "Yeah, I guess."
"Makora, came here to try to make it up to you." Almaz smiled, a small hue of red across his own face "D-do you want to talk to her now?"
"Send her back, let's not ruin this... for once." Mao yawned once more "Makora! Go back to your room! We'll be there in a bit!"
A few moments later, the two saw her hastily run out of the heart, making both laugh
"Mao, why, did you come here?" Almaz asked as Mao looked up aat the Hero
"It, was the first place I thought of." Mao admitted "Was, I not welcome?"
Almaz jumped "Of course, you're always welcome. My heart's open isn't it?" Almaz laughed, as the Dean closed his eyes
"G-gh, Almaz I'm just, so tired." The older complained, looking miserably at the Hero "I can't keep myself awake, i-is that okay?"
Almaz quickly pressed the two together once more "You want to head back?"
Mao shook his head "W-why don't we just stay here?"
"You, want to stay in my heart? But, why?" Almaz blushed, smiling gently at Mao
"If you're not comfortable, tell me. I'm, perfectly comfortable, personally." Mao snickered, trying to guilt trip the Hero into just staying with him
"I'm fine, y-you need anything, Mao?" Almaz offered
"Just stay here and I won't need a thing, you got that Hero?" Mao growled
"H-Hero?" Almaz stuttered, no matter how long it had been since Mao began calling him that, it was so difficult to get used to
"You're mine now. I can call you what I please. This is what I've chosen."
Almaz smiled, it was a little tough to tell, but he swore Mao just complimented him, in a way "M-Mao, do I have a True Heart?"
"I don't know, I, kind of collapsed when I got here."
"Are you okay!" Almaz yelped, gripping Mao tightly
Mao tensed "I-I'm fine, I was just very tired. Don't worry about me Almaz."
"Mao? Are you, sure you're okay?"
Mao growled, before relaxing, softening his expression, and smiling at Almaz "I'm just fine."
Almaz smiled, seeing the Dean finally fall asleep, as Almaz rested on his back. The Hero jumped as Mao cuddled closer to him
Yawning himself, the Hero decided he'd maybe catch a little bit of sleep, seeing as he was so comfortable beside the Dean
"Hey, Lord Mao?" Almaz smiled, seeming to pet the Dean's hair
"Nnnnnnn, y-yeah?" Mao replied, blushing
"You know, I love you right?" Almaz asked, laughing as the Dean squirmed
"Nnnnnnnnnn, l-lo... love you too, Hero."