Chapter 8: The Reveal

Hey guys, I'm back! So, last Monday there wasn't a post. I know I said I would but the little lazy spirit in my head said "you posted a story every day in your break, one day you posted two. I think you're ok." So I procrastinated. But not this time! *fist pumps in triumph until remembering thestress of school* Well, start it up.

-The Underworld, Xertic's dream-

The metal door opens and the smirking demon walks through. Gamelus smiles to himself as Xertic gets on one knee.

"Good morning, Dark one, I have come at your summon." Satan smiles.

"Ah, Xertic," the demon king laughs "So many crimes you make and you still bow down to me. I could have made you a great general. But, you know why you are here..." he beckons to Gamelus and Xertic looks up.

"I wouldn't want to look bad in front of my father, that would... disappoint him. Yes, I have what you want," Xertic's tongue slides across his teeth and slides out a black dagger. The hilt was a polished bronze with a red eye protruding from its center, now looking at Satan.

"My weapon, you managed to steal it again. I should really up the security. So, we have a deal? Your brother's freedom for the return of my dagger."

"Yes, my lord, however this is a dream of mine, so the dagger you see isn't real. I will come back in a week to trade it," Xertic says, bowing again. Satan waves his hand and Xertic walks to the door, his brother following him.

"Oh, Xertic, before you go, how's life up in the surface?" Gamelus asks, smiling.

"Pretty much the same, except I'm dating Asuna." Xertic shrugs and his brother pats his back.

"That one was pretty. DO me a favor and wait until I get back before tying the not, huh?" The two brothers laugh as Xertic opens the door to the blinding light, waking him up.

-The real world-

Asuna opens her eyes to Xertic's sleeping face. Wait, what am I doing- oh right, we are dating now. She smiles and laces her fingers with his and he opens his eyes.

"Good morning, Asuna. Last night was surprising, huh?" He kisses her nose and wraps and arm around her.

"Yeah,but I'm happy. How did the negotiation go?"

"Satan will give back Gamelus if I give back his dagger. I can keep both though, I have a plan." Asuna giggles and Xertic sits up. Yui bounds inot the room.

"Mommy and Daddy are in the same bed! Yay!" She jumps up and Xertic snaps his head towards Asuna.

"When did she start calling you her mother?"

"Y-yesterday... I told her she could call me whatever she wanted..." Asuna blushes and hides her face as Drake walks in, picking up Yui and putting her on his shoulder.

"No one is safe from little Yui's charms, not even a heartless monster like me or young master." Yui begins messing up Drake's perfectly combed hair. Xertic smirks.

"Yeah, well, I'm her father, so I have an excuse. Well, Asuna, I guess you are now Yui's mother, welcome to the family of the damned. Drake, help me dress." The butler bows and leads his master to a closet, Asuna following close by.

-Outside the Dicey Cafe-

"Yes, Xertic, it's time," Asuna says, crossing her arms. Xertic rolls his eyes.

"Alright, but who is to say that they will accept me?" On their way to the Dicey Cafe, Asuna had brought up the fact that Xertic should reveal that he is a demon to their friends.

"I do. If they don't, I'll make sure that they do somehow. If we don't reveal this, what if one of us gets in trouble and need to rely on your powers? That's not a good time to show off your capability of eating souls, you know," Xertic snickers.

"I guess it isn't. Alright, let's go." He opens the door to the cafe and Agil and Klein look over.

"Ah, Xertic, Asuna, welcome back. What can I get you?"

"Soda is fine for me Agil."

"You know what I want," Xertic winks at the man and he pulls out bottle with the blood inside. Asuna shoots a look at Xertic as soon as she realized what it was. The demon shrugs and sips the drink. Klein smiles mischieviously at the two.

"So, did you two get together, or was that kiss really pity?" Asuna blushes heavily and Xertic scoffs.

"Y-yeah, we are together now..."

"Klein, don't tease them," Agil scolds the man as he downs his vodka. Klein sighs and Xertic puts his cup down.

"Anyways, I have something to tell you two. You all know that I met Asuna when she was ten years old. When we met, I told her about a secret that runs with my family. She accepted it, and now that we are dating, she thinks that you all should know." Agil and Klein tilt their heads in interest. "I'm not human. I am a demon, the son of Lucifer, Satan's closest general." Asuna thought their jaws would fall off to the floor if they kept them like that. Finally Agil sighs and closes his mouth.

"So, you are proof of creationism?"

"You can say that. I'm 3 billion years old, so yeah, I was there when the Earth was new and whatever. Look, I know it's a lot to accept, but I never intend any harm to humans unless provoked. I am in hiding from a crime i commited in Hell that dropped Gamelus and I into jail. Just, try and understand." Agil puts a hand on his shoulder.

"Xer, when I met you in SAO, I thought of you as a normal player who needed some equipment. But you helped me out a lot in that game. I think I can return the favor. You being a demon is all right with me, as long as you don't kill me." Xertic laughs under his breath and looks at Klein.

"Well, I'm drunk right now, but what the hell. You're alright in my book, Xertic." Asuna smiles at the two and kisses Xertic's cheek happily.

"I should probably tell you, Agil, that the liquid Drake sends you is blood." The face the bartender made filled the entire bar with laughter.

Alright, there you go. I'm off to probably watch youtube or whatever. Bye bye, thx for reading my chapter!