Chapter 34- Lady and Servant

By God i have put up posting for a while...

Welp, here I am, posting this in the middle of the night. But, I knew I had to get back to this story. Especially with the break dying down, giving me more free time. So, I can start pumping out chapters more for your reading pleasure! Hooray I guess? I have been rereading my chapters, and besides the awful mistakes that I now cant fix because of how this site works, I have noticed that I dont use any of the titles, like *blah*-san and stuff like that. yes I do live in America, but the reason I think I dont use them is mainly because this story is more based on the religious culture than the Japanese culture (Because edgedemonlord wow so edge 10/10), and it may also be because, especially for my OCs, i cant really think of ones that really fir well. I guess they all don't have to fit, and the names aren't REQUIRED, but you guys let me know what you think, and if its fine, I will do it. If not, then things will remain the same.

Note: If you do want it, characters such as Lucifer and the Dark Lord himself, or any of the ethereal characters will not get these names, as most of the time they will be speaking or will be spoken to in demonic/angelic languages

Well, my introduction is over, lets hope this chapter slightly makes up for my lack of posting!

-Heaven, Castle of the Saints-

In the middle of Heaven is a large white castle, constructed out of granite blocks polished perfectly, which is open to all of the peaceful souls of humans, angels, and saints. This also served as the rendezvous of the warriors and elders, as well as the home of God.

A certain angel walks up to the golden doors and pushes them open, walking inside of a reception room flourishing with noise. Angels and humans were conversing, Saints were arranging meetings, and Michael was in the middle, nervous.

"What's he going to say, I failed him again… Oh no, if he takes my license away I'll never hear the end of it from the other officers…" Higher class angels worked as agents for the saints, scouting and fighting the demonic activity that littered Earth. Michael would have graduated to a captain if he passed this mission, but Xertic had to slip from my grasp again…

Grumbling quietly from his thought, Michael walks up to a desk with a blond young woman sitting in the chair, filling out paperwork with a Pheasant quill. She looks up from her task and smiles.

"Welcome back, Michael." The angel wrings his wrist.

"H-Hey St. Elizabeth. Is St. Peter in his study? I have to speak with him…" St. Elizabeth takes out a log book and thumbs through a few pages.

"I'm afraid you just missed him. He went off to… Well, that's classified." Michael looks up at her.

"I'm his apprentice, if he went somewhere he would want me to know." St. Elizabeth looks around, making sure no human was close to them.

"St. Peter has gone to… The Underworld to make a deal with the… others. Direct order from the Enlightened," she says in a quiet voice. Michael looks at his feet.

"The Underworld… Why would he risk going down there? They could kill him!" St. Elizabeth puts a finger over her lips.

"Quiet down, please, you don't want these humans worrying. Listen, I will contact you when he returns. Is that alright?" She asks. Michael nods quickly.

"Of course, thank you." He begins walking away when he hears Elizabeth call to him.

"Good job on the mission, by the way," Michael puts a hand over his embarrassed face.

"I can't even blame this on those two, I messed up…"

-Alfheim Online-

Kirito stares at the giant spider in front of him, his two swords clenched in his hands. Liz was standing a few feet back with the other mages, who were assisting the other front-liners. He looks at the others.

"OK, the boss is on one last health bar, so if we all swarm it, we can deal a maximum amount of damage while it tries to fight us. Keep close to an ally in case something goes wrong." A brown haired man holding a katana nods.

"Very well. Mages, healers, be ready!" Lizbeth glances at Kirito, who holds up a thumb's up. She smiles and nods.

"Here we go." The players advance as the large black widow lifts up its front legs and roars. As Kirito jumps up its body, he sees the fire buff appear next to his HP bar, causing a smile to form on his face. He starts slashing the beast with both of his weapons as the others hack at the legs. The spider lifts up one and sweeps it across the ground, knocking some of the players into the nearby wall.

"Our HP is down, Kirito, we have to drop out."

"Damn," he curses, holding on to the back of the spider as it tries to shake him off. The magic that the healers and mages were producing barely touched its HP, and only a quarter had gone down. "We need some backup!"

"Say the magic words." Kirito looks around at the voice, before seeing the line of mages separating. Asuna walks through, holding her wand in her hand, muttering something under her breath. The words of the healing spell appear in front of her, and the HP of the fallen soldiers regenerates. They all stand up, laughing and cheering, while Kirito shakes his head in disbelief, almost forgetting about the giant spider clawing its back to find him.

"How did you know where we were?" He calls. Asuna points up to the ceiling, smiling innocently.

"I have my connections." Kirito cranes his neck to see Xertic with a bow, an arrow aimed right at him.

"I told you to say the magic word. Can you move your hot head so I can hit this thing?" Kirito chuckles and jumps off of the spider's back, rolling to break his fall. "Alright, I've seen scarier spiders than you in my basement, as well as in Hell." The boss locks eyes with the demon and shoots a web string right towards his body, but Xertic had already let go of the arrow, causing it to pierce straight through the web and sink into its abdomen. The boss lets out a loud screech, its eyes turning blood red. Xertic lands next to Asuna, putting his bow away and taking out his sword.

"Poison Arrow?" She asks, nodding towards the symbol next to its HP. Xertic slides his finger across the blade.

"We have to cripple it, this boss is proving to be as much of a tank as Leviathan." Asuna looks at him oddly. "Didn't I tell you how I had to fight Leviathan?"

"Not that I remember. Did you win?" Xertic shrugs.

"It's debatable, really. Both of us were badly hurt." Lizbeth clears her throat.

"Hate to break up story time, trust me I would love to hear that story after, but a boss is in a rage with 3/4ths of its health remaining. Let's get this done." Xertic turns towards the spider.

"Alright, Black Swordsman, you wanted backup, here we are. What should we do?" Kirito raises an eyebrow.

"Not that I'm not grateful, but you're level 47. You sure you can handle thi-" Xertic appears right next to Kirito and holds his sword up as a leg slams into the blade.

"Seriously? I fought in a war where if I died then I would be in endless torture with my father, plus have to go through my eternal punishment. I can handle a video game, let alone a spider." Kirito stares at the leg.

"Good point," he turns his head towards the soldiers. "Alright, we have our backup, if you guys don't mind a little advantage. Let's finish this!" The soldiers run towards the spider, swords glowing in a rainbow of colors from the skills being activated. Xertic pushes on the spider, sending it off balance, and appears next to Asuna.

"Will we be fighting today, Miss Yuuki, or healing?" He says in his best secretary voice. Asuna opens her inventory and stores her wand, drawing Lambent Light.

"Cancel my 3:00 appointment." Xertic opens his left hand and a ball of green fire erupts.

"It feels good using both hands again." He starts chuckling as he runs, realizing the innuendo. "I can not have the thoughts of a human teenager." As he runs, his tongue hanging from his open, jagged smile, his fist erupts into a green flame.

Before he could act, he felt a weird, yet familiar sensation travel through him. My mistress is calling to me... Xertic skids to a stop, snapping his fingers and creating a platform of shadow for Asuna to jump on. As she jumps in the air, a smile appears on her face.

"Loyal servant, assist me,"the whispers, her eyes flickering with a bit of insanity. Xertic's form turns into a black mass and shoots toward her, turning into feathery wings that spread across her back. The spider was almost dead, and Kirito was charging Starburst Stream to finish the job. He looks up at his friend and shakes his head.

"That's just overkill. Mistress and servant at its finest." Asuna slides her finger along the rapier, smiling to herself.

"Imagine our power with an official contract, Asuna. You would be able to kill this boss at full health with one hit," her boyfriend's voice echoes in her head. She looks down at the other players, some of which having stopped fighting to stare in awe. She points forward.

"Put everything we have in." The wings shoot her forward, Mother's Rosario activating at the same time as Kirito's attack. Both swords connect with the boss, causing a flurry of color to illuminate the area. Lisbeth stared in awe as both of the berserkers of their group teared through the body of the arachnid, finishing the last HP bar. The boss let's out one final cry as Kirito delivers the last blow before bursting into prismed particles.

Asuna lands on the ground, sheathing her rapier at her hip, and closes her eyes. "You can leave, Xertic." The black wings pull away from her body and take on Xertic's clapping form.

"Brilliant job, everyone. That was the best take of all. This movie is coming together perfectly." Asuna rolls her eyes, smiling lightly.

"You didn't do anything, you know," she teases, making Xertic cross his arms.

"Forgive my rebuttal, my dear, but who gave you the power to do that? Me." Kirito closes his menu, storing the final hit bonus in his inventory.

"Xertic, you didn't do anything. Great job guys, this fight is over." The katana wielding player steps up to him, offering his hand.

"Thank you, black swordsman, for your help. And your friends, too." Asuna and Xertic wave, the latter laughing.

"It's no problem…" He looks at the tag above the player, reading 'Frazer'. "Frazer." Frazer nods and turns to his guild.

"Alright men, let's go rest, I am really in the mood for some pizza, I don't know about you guys." After the group leaves, Kirito turns back to be tackled by Liz.

"That was incredible!" She says excitedly. Kirito quickly shakes his head, recovering from the blow.

"It wasn't… That impressive…" Asuna and Xertic, quite expectedly, simultaneously pout.

"What about us?" They ask in unison, looking at each other afterwards. Kirito eventually stands up, giving Xertic a great idea.

"You know, Lisbeth," he says, putting his arm around Kirito's shoulder. "This little bastard just did something pretty manly. Do you have any… Comments?" Asuna nudges her best friend, catching on.

"Uh… Well…" Liz stammers, turning red. Kirito slips away from Xertic.

"Don't tease her like that. We should probably start heading out. You coming?" He begins walking forward, making Asuna shake her head.

"Oh, Kirito, so naive…" She whispers to Xertic, who turns on Liz.

"If you want this relationship to work, you have to make the move. He's too naive, and tackling doesn't exactly wor-" he is pushed to the ground, Asuna on top of him.

"What were you saying?" She asks, pecking his lips. Xertic shakes his head and points to Kirito.

"Better go get him now." Lisbeth sighs and runs up to Kirito. Xertic turns back to Asuna, his eyes staring into hers. "You haven't called to me in a while. I forgot how fun it is." Asuna giggles.

"That was really great. And people say humans and demons can't work together." Xertic places his hand on her cheek, smirking.

"You're goddamn right they can." He whispers before pressing his lips against hers.

"Can you two wait until I'm out of earshot?" Liz says, laughing in her hand. Xertic growls at her. "I'm going, sorry to intrude." He presses his lips back against his girlfriend's as Lisbeth turns around to Kirito, who was about to head back.

"What was Xertic even talking about?" He asks, beckoning her to follow him. Liz catches up to him and sighs.

"He's just being his pushy self. You don't have to worry about it…" She began blushing before speaking again. "Listen, Kirito. I wanted to tell you something…" He stops and looks put her, smiling his trademark heroic smile that she loved.

"You can tell me anything." Liz opens her mouth to speak.

"I'm-"

"Where is that brother of mine?" Gamelus stomps up to the two. Kirito points to the dungeon exit.

"He's with his girlfriend in there, doing whatever Asuna and he do when they are alone," he states plainly. Gamelus crosses his arms.

"They better be doing it. That bastard left me to record the work from our outing, and decides to play video games with my mistress! He could have invited me along…" Kirito pats him on the back.

"I think it's best to leave them be- Gamelus, are you drunk?" The demon looks at him hazely.

"What about a trunk? Anyways, Liz, did you *gulp* seal the deal yet?" Lisbeth grows as red as a tomato, and grabs his collar.

"Gamelus! What the hell? He's right there! How are you even drunk in-game anyway if it's from real life?" Gamelus shrugs.

"It must be a…" He yawns, "demon… Thin-" He falls asleep, slumping to the ground. Kirito raises an eyebrow at Liz.

"You sealed the deal? When was this?" Liz sighs.

"I'm sorry, this nuisance-" she glares down at the sleeping demon "ruined my big reveal. Kirito… I've liked you since the adventure to the mountain for the ore. I just wasn't sure if… You were with anyone. I mean, the strongest player of the game must have admirers," she says nervously, looking away. Kirito ponders on this for a moment.

"Part of me had a feeling." He smiles and holds out his hand, onyx eyes as fearless as always. "Sure, I'm assuming you're asking me out." Liz stares at him for a brief moment.

"Seriously?" He nods. "That just lifted so much weight off of me…" She sighs, placing her hand in his. The two look at each other before Kirito pulls Liz into an embrace.

"Don't worry if those two get annoying, either, I'm learning how to handle them." The two look over at laughter. Xertic was levitating next to Asuna, doubling over, and leaing on her shoulder for support while she watched the new couple in awe.

"Mistress, did you hear that? 'I'm learning how to handle them'. Oh, what a comedian. Congrats, you two, you make a cuter couple than us." Asuna raises a finger.

"Don't say anything you'll regret later." Xertic rolls his eyes and phases next to Kirito, putting his arm around his shoulder.
"Boy, I am going to teach you everything. In exchange for a payment of course." Kirito smirks at him.

"My mortal soul is off limits." Meanwhile, Asuna had knelt down next to Gamelus, tapping his cheek.

"Gaaameluuus… Wake up, sweetie…" He slowly opens his eyes and sits up, clutching his stomach.

"I should not have drunk that much wine…" Asuna laughs in her hand.

"For a demon prince you're kind of a lightweight, huh?" Gamelus sticks out his tongue and looks at the couple and his brother.

"So, they're a thing now? Finally. As long as I find a girlfriend before Klein, I'm all set." Xertic appears next to Asuna, analyzing a sword he just stole from Kirito.

"There's always Sinon… Just have to get her more comfortable." Kirito snatches back his sword.

"Well. I guess Liz and I will have to go see those two, Agil and Klein, to spread the news. How do you think Silica will react?" Liz smiles deviously.

"Pure envy. See you guys later." The two fly off, leaving the three alone outside of the dungeon.

"By the way, brother, sorry I left you with all the work, I'll do all of it next time. What did you find?" He asks, looking at Gamelus, who has begun to soften from his angry outburst.

"Right, that's the other reason I came on. So, from our findings, Gamex is adapting to the human world at the same rate as us, possibly even faster." Asuna lowers her gaze to the ground, thinking.

"He's getting more powerful each day, adapting to his environment. Earth is no Underworld, and he knows this. So, Gamex is a conscious being?" Xertic nods.

"Correct. And this is bad news for us. If Gamex is getting more used to this place, he is getting more out if control, more energetic, which makes us tire out faster. This could also mean that he wants to stay himself longer, less desire to obey our orders. He may be acting on free will, but we do provide influence." Gamelus opens up his menu.

"I copied the math I did on how much energy we lose. The numbers are doubling each time we separate after he is active. After four more tries, we could be in a slight coma. And…" He points to the last part if the page, which Asuna reads.

"At merge number 10… You run out if energy all together…" Xertic clenches his teeth.

"That means, no more chances, Gamex has full control… We are gone." The three look at each other, the fear spreading through their bodies. Asuna suddenly smiles confidently and looks at them both.

"Then we fight before that happens." Gamelus and Xertic look at each other for a brief moment before shrugging.

"Very well, my lady." The respond in unison, bowing their heads and smiling. Asuna puts her arm around Xertics neck and looks at Gamelus.

"Sorry if it seems like we are pushing you away, but Yui is probably hungry." Gamelus holds up a hand.

"Stop it, just go. Drake was going to entertain me after finishing up some paperwork anyways. If we finish I'll come by and visit." Xertic sighs as Gamelus steps into a portal behind him.

"I really wish he'd let us feel guilty…" Asuna nods in agreement.

"He'll be happier," she says, looking up at Xertic, "I know it." The demon chuckles under his breath.

"Come on, Yui probably ate the walls by now." The two spread their ingame wings and fly in the direction to the teleporter to floor 66.

-Floor 66, Yui's Bedroom-

"-and then your mother and I, with the power of Gary sues and anime logic, defeated the monster." Xertic finish, pounding his chest. Yui bursts into a fit of giggles.

"Daddy, you make it sound like you and Mommy did all of the work. Uncle Kirito was there, I know that." Asuna gives her boyfriend a fake glare.

"Don't take all of the credit to seem cool in front of your daughter." Xertic holds his hands up in defense.

"She thinks I'm cool already, right my little soul?" He asks, putting his arm around Yui, who leans into him.

"You don't ever stop being the best, do you Daddy?" She asks, her eyes almost closing. Asuna hugs her close.

"Good night, sweetie, I'll see you in the morning. Remember to get your Christmas wish list." Xertic stands up and looks back.

"I'll tell Santa everything. Night Yui." The small AI smiles at her parents before falling sound asleep. Asuna looks over at the clock in the left hand corner of her vision.

"11:00? How did we stay up so late?" Xertic picks up a picture from the mantle above their fire place, which was struggling to keep a fire roaring.

"Probably from the story. Asuna, who is this?" He asks, pointing to the picture. Asuna peers around him at the picture, her breath hitching at the sight.

"It's… A few months before you arrived, I was assisting a guild with fighting a boss. The Sleeping Knights. Their leader, Yuuki… She was a great friend of mine…" She takes the picture in her hands, smiling sadly. Xertic tilts his head.

"'Was'?" Asuna closes her eyes, a single tear rolling down her cheek.

"Y-yuuki… She was suffering from HIV… And… I… I just wanted to h-" Asuna looks up as Xertix pulls her into him.

"It's alright, let it out…" He strokes through her hair, taking the picture from her grasp and placing it back on the shelf, Asuna sobbing into his chest.

"I… I'm sorry…" Xertic looks down, shaking his head.

"You have nothing to apologize for. You did what you could for this girl. I assume you and her got close, and I bet you were there at her… Worst time." He places a finger under her chin, his emerald eyes locking with hazel.

"You know I hate to see you like this." Asuna wipes her cheek, turning her eyes away.

"I- I really want to see her again… Tell her everything that I wanted to, face-to face…" A smile washes over the demon's face.

"Is that… An order I here?" The two look at each other for a moment, before Asuna shakes her head.

"No, I'm just feeling emotional. Really, we should get to bed." She turns and leads Xertic upstairs. Her boyfriend raises an eyebrow.

"Asuna… I'm serious." She looks back at him, his eyes fixed on her face. "If you really want to see her… I can make it happen." She wraps her arms around his waist.

"I don't want you to do this to make me feel better, I'm fine. Really, it's-" he presses his lips against hers, stopping her mid sentence. A minute passes before they separate, Xertic smiling coyly.

"If you're unhappy, I'm unhappy. I'll do what I can. Ok?" Asuna finally caves in, nodding once.

"Alright. Thank you, Xertic." He places hand on her cheek.

"By the way, I've been looking for some extra cash for a few games that I have been dying to buy." Asuna narrows her eyes.

"Really? Fine, I'll put it on the list, if you're good."

"That's not fair, I can't be good. I'm a demon." Asuna pushes away from Xertic and walks upstairs, turning back before drifting out of sight.

"Then you have work to do. Come on, I'm tired now," she beckons upstairs, Xertic sighing.

"You're making this Christmas hard this year, aren't you? You're such a human…" He climbs up the stairs, already thinking about his plan for the next day to fulfill his Mistress's wish.

Cool, thats 34, and its getting to be Christmas! HAHA I laugh because I could have posted this in time for Christmas, but oh well, Aloha! (Hawaiian outro for Sun and Moon hype boi, get on it)