Chapter 10: Scheming
Ugh, this week is being annoying. SO I looked back and I saw that I said i would post last Saturday. Lets just say I had a lot of schoolwork. I have a camping trip this weekend, but I am bringing my phone up so Ill be posting this through that, so don't think I'm leaving you guys. Things have been stressful with grades and this is my... recovery I guess. Thank you for sticking around! Please enjoy.
Xertic smiles at the cries coming from the room below. Asuna pouts.
"Dont smile, you are not evil you know..." Xertic rolls his eyes and brushes a lock of hair behind her ear.
"You bet I'm evil. But I'm proud of it," he says proudly, bowing his head. Asuna giggles and looks around at his room.
"So, you said that Gamelus is coming back?"
"Next week I am going to the Underworld and meeting with Satan and my father. But, I have a plan on getting Gamelus and keeping the dagger." Asuna sighs.
"I think you should just turn the dagger in. It could cause a lot of trouble if you two get caught. And, after you just came back, losing you over some dumb plan is the last thing I want..." An arm goes around her shoulder and Xertic brings her closer to him.
"Don't worry, I'll be careful. I promise," he puts a hand over his heart and Asuna wraps her arms around him.
"I'll hold you to that promise." Xertic kisses the top of Asuna's head and Yui walks in.
"Daddy, who is the girl that Drake is beating up?" Xertic laughs and walks over to his daughter. He picks up the girl and smiles mischieviously.
"Your mother has competition," Asuna shoots a glare at Xertic and he sighs. "Celestia is a vampire who seems to have... grown a fondness towards me."
"Like you and Mommy?" The small AI asks, tilting her head.
"I'm afraid so. And you know that your dad doesn't like that one bit. So, Drake is 'taking care of business', as that American song goes." Yui laughs and Xertic puts her down. Asuna sits Yui on her lap.
"Hey, mommy, will you and daddy marry?" Asuna blushes and Xertic locks a hand in his dark brown hair.
"D-do you mean in real life, Yui-chan?"
"No! In Alfheim. A mommy and daddy can't exist if they aren't married, right?" Xertic ruffles her hair.
"Smart kid. I have taught you well, my dear. Your uncle will be proud," he looks at asuna. "What's your opinion? I know it's a little early since we started dating last night, but Yui has recognized you as her daughter. I think that it's ok." Asuna nods in agreement.
"Youre right, it wouldn't be a family if we aren't married. But, after this there is no turning back."
"You make it sound like I have a side chick. When we get the chance to log on, I'll figure out the mechanics. But, we have a problem. Rika is outside, and I sense some anger in her." Asuna frowns and Yui rubs out of the room. Xertic walks downstairs and opens the door. "Yeah?"
"Unbelievable! What kind of trick are you playing on Asuna to like a beast like you?!" Liz grits her teeth, pointing a finger into his chest. Xertic smirks.
"Kirito must have told you. I'm not playing any trick. And please don't call me a monster." Asuna walks up to the door.
"I think we should have a chat, Liz."
"Anywhere but near this thing. What other secrets are you hiding?" Xertic casually takes dirt out of his fingernails.
"My butler and twin brother are also demons. Also I am a living being. You are so rude today." He catches a fist aimed for his stomach. "Asuna you better talk quickly."
"Liz! He's not bad. Just let me explain." Liz growls and pushes past Xertic into the house.
"It's polite to ask to come into a house!"
"It's also polite to not manipulate my friends! We both have our problems!" Asuna sighs sadly. This was going to be hard.
-Kirito's house, current time-
Kirito sat on his bed, thinking about the conversation. Xertic was a demon? That seems impossible. Those beings were theoretical.
"Onii-chan, Mom is calling you down for lunch," Sugu interrupts, leaning against his door.
"Right, coming."
"You're thinking about him, huh?" Kirito nods, looking out the window.
"I dont know if we can trust Xertic... After Sword art and Alfheim, it's hard to trust anyone new..." Sugu walks over and puts a hand on his shoulder.
"Asuna-san trusts him. If you are trusted by that girl, I think you would not be a threat. Xertic is probably ok... I think." Sugu looks down, now a little worried.
"Sugu! Kazuto! Come down or I'm giving your portion away!" Kirito and Sugu's eyes widen and the two siblings quickly leave the room.
-Unknown Location, current time-
Two people sit at a wooden table in a dimly lit room. On one side was a man with a popped eye protruding from his glasses and was dressed in a lab coat. The other was a shadow, changing its shape constantly. The man looks across the table at the shadowy figure.
"What is the cost of your service?" The figure smirks.
"Depends on the task." A picture of a chestnut haired girl is placed on the table.
"Do what you can to capture this girl. Then my enemy will come to me," the man growls as the other figure looks at the photo.
"Alright, what's your name?"
"Sugou. Sugou Nobuyuki. I doubt that beasts like you have names." The shadow laughs.
"You'd be surprised. I'll see what I can do. You want the girl alive, I presume?"
"Yes, can you handle that, demon?" The picture is placed back on the table and a small boy, around 14, stands up from the shadow.
"Consider her yours," he whispers, walking out. Sugou leans back in his chair. Kazuto would be dead, Asuna will be next, and then their little group of friends. Things were running smoothly. Outside, the shapeshifter takes out a phone.
"Hm, Asuna Yuuki? Pretty girl, I see why that man may want her. Now, the correct disguise..." A smile creeps over his face as he shifts into an 18 year old with messy brown hair and blazing emerald eyes. He places a pair of glasses over his nose and slides on a jacket. "The demon criminal himself, Xertic Ravenclaw. This is going to be fun." The demon lets out a long burst of maniacal laughter.
-Gamelus's Jail Cell, the Underworld-
Gamelus shivers slightly from the cold air surrounding him. If only the guard at least let him keep his jacket. Xertic would have been all over the poor soul if he even touched his.
"Oh well, let's have a look at this map," he whispers, smiling to himself. The thievery skill that it took to get this was a hard task to build up, but eventually Gamelus managed to get it. he slides a finger across it, following a long hallway outside of his cell. A voice interrupts his thoughts.
"Talk to me, brother."
"If you manage to take out the two guards at the main entrance, you should be able to get to me. There's an escape route down the hall, so when you get to me, we have about ten seconds to get out of this prison in order to escape." Gamelus knew that Xertic was smirking at the response.
"Perfect. Then the mission should be perfectly safe. Drake will be waiting at the exit, you just give the cooridinates."
"Understood." The voice stopped talking and Gamelus rolls up the map. he turns and sees a girl leaning against the wall. "Ah, sister, I wasn't expecting you." The girl scoffs and smiles evilly.
"The three of us never expect each other to come. You know, Xertic shouldn't even try. I love our brother, but I am devoted to the Dark Lord." Gamelus hides the map under his pillow.
"Azazel, you need to have faith. I know that's an angel word, but why not join our cause? You hate father just as much as the two of us." Azazel was another daughter of Lucifer, however her mother was a Felis Demon. This provided her with feline-like abilities, while Gamelus and Xertic were reptilian.
"Ah, so true. Maybe I will. But for now, Xertic will need to get past me to get to you," She says soothingly, a hand running through Gamelus's hair. The boy runs a hand over his arm, trying to warm himself a little.
"Then Xertic will do whatever it take. He needs me for the future. And at some point, you will become a useful ally."
"Good night Gamelus~!" She sings, walking out of the cell. Gamelus lays down on his bed and traces his symbol on his hand, whispering the soothing words his mother would say to him at night.
There you are. Reviews are encouraged, bad or good. Then I can make the story better, and better is... hold on... Bye bye!