AN: Finally added more chapters so it will be clear how long this story really is. In case anyone wasn't aware of the changes I made, look to my new author's note in chapter one. In total there is about thirteen chapters and an epilogue.

They got to his apartment, and a tall woman with dark hair wearing a long-sleeve green shirt was sitting behind a desk.

"What freak have you brought here today?"

"Namie, you have the rest of the day off now."

She raised a suspicious eyebrow.

"I'm still paying you for a full day." She shot a questioning look at Amaimon. Then she gathered her things and left quickly.

"I figured it would be easier for you to adjust to things here with less people. Plus, I wondered if there was anything you didn't want anyone else to know. You probably need your privacy." He looked at Amaimon as though expecting some sort of revelation. What did he know? Before he could say anything, Izaya went to grab a laptop and set it up where the woman had been.

"Lucky for you, I had an extra laptop."

Amaimon sat at the desk.

"Oh, and just so you know you'll be attending Raira academy, along with those students you met earlier. In fact, you're in the same class as them. I've already pulled some strings, so you're enrolled. It'll be easier for you to blend in if you go to school like a normal kid. I already have your uniform."

What was with this guy? I've never seen a human act as manipulative as a demon before.

"Hey, there's this chat site I've seen that I think you might enjoy. It's a good way to hear things about the town." Amaimon shrugged his shoulders. Izaya showed him how to set up his account, then went to the laptop at his desk.

"I have to deal with some work things over here."

Hakai has logged in.

Hakai (in deep purple): Hey

Setton: Hi there

Kanra: Whaduup newbie

Taro Tanaka: Welcome to the chat

Saika: Yeah. Welcome

Bakyura: Hey there.

Setton: So how'd you hear about this chat?

Hakai: Uh, a new friend showed it to me. I don't know if he's on here though.

Taro Tanaka: That's cool.

Saika: Yeah, I was new here not that long ago too. Um, it's pretty fun.

Kanra: Hey, did you guys hear about that new kid?

Setton: What new kid?

Kanra: The one who got into a fight with Shizu-chan!

Taro Tanaka: Oh yeah. I heard about that.

Saika: Wow. Really?

Taro Tanaka: Wasn't it like he actually left the fight still standing?

Kanra: Yep!

Bakyura: Yeah, and it looked like he was equally matched for the most part.

Kanra: Yeah. Looks like Ikebukuro has another monster amidst us.

Setton: I don't know if that makes him a monster.

Bakyura: Yeah. No one cares what you think Kanra!

Kanra: :'-( You're so mean Bakyura.

Hakai: Is everyone talking about the new guy?

Setton: Apparently.

Hakai: Well I heard he walked away like it was no big deal.

Kanra: That's not what I heard.

Hakai: Why's this such a big deal anyway?

Setton: Seriously?

Saika: Guys, he's new. Remember?

Taro Tanaka: Shizuo is the strongest known man in Ikebukuro.

Setton: No one else has been known to be able to hold up against his strength.

Hakai: Is he human?

Kanra: I certainly don't think so!

Setton: He is.

Taro Tanaka: Well, as far as we know.

Kanra: I don't think he's a demon or anything though. Although I certainly wish he was. It would explain a lot about him, and I'd have a good reason to want him dead.

Saika: That's awful Kanra.

Hakai: What makes him seem demonic?

Kanra: Just his constant destruction. Although, it sounds like the other guy wasn't much better.

Bakyura: I heard something else happened with that guy in front of the manga store.

Setton: What?

Bakyura: He tried to rip some kid's eye out.

Taro Tanaka: Oh yeah…, I heard about that too.

Bakyura: I actually saw it. But I didn't realize it was the same guy until I heard people talking later.

Saika: Sounds scary.

Hakai: I think he sounds interesting.

Setton: Seriously?

Bakyura: Are you as freaky as Kanra?

Kanra: Hey!

Hakai: You shouldn't brand someone a freak until you know more.

Kanra: Well I think that's enough to scare me away.

Taro Tanaka: Yeah.

Hakai: Well, at least there's some interesting things going on in this town. I'd want to see a fight like that. Sounds fun! :-D

Saika: Yeah, not me.

Hakai: No one asked you!

Saika: :-(

Setton: That was mean.

Bakyura: Yeah, dude. Chill out.

Hakai: Hmm, no one seems to get fun like me.

Bakyura: Sounds like Kanra.

Kanra: Well I for one would definitely like to see how things play out. There's so many interesting things that could happen I can barely stand it! J

Hakai: Sounds cool. Well, I think I'm going to go.

Taro Tanaka: Will you be back on here some time?

Hakai: Probably. It depends on what I'm in the mood for.

Hakai has left the chatroom.

Amaimon was torn.

He loved interesting games with people and unusual abilities, but he couldn't show what he really was. He was still too weak to deal with Rin or to resist his brother taking him back. Laying low was the only way to avoid that for now. He couldn't stand waiting, he wasn't good at it. The Saika and headless rider he'd heard stories about, so fun. Yet, he struggled in a battle with a strong human. Where was he going with this?

"Hey Amaimon. You think you could tell me one thing about yourself? I won't ask you if you're human, you wouldn't answer me honestly anyways. Just tell me why you decided to come here. It's only natural for someone to want to share with at least one person a burden they carry. Considering I'm letting you live with me, and I couldn't afford to anger someone who could hold up against Shizuo, you can be assured that I wouldn't tell anyone." Izaya leaned against his desk, a curious smile on his face.

If only he knew that there was nothing natural about me. Amaimon sighed.

"Very well. It's far too interesting to keep to myself anyways. There's a certain…person who I fought and lost to. I'm determined to eventually fight him again and win. Because I never lose, that is not until he came along. I am currently too weak from our last battle to fight him, but I hoped to regain my energy here in the meantime so I can be ready for him." It wasn't everything, but it was enough.

Amaimon expected some sort of reaction. But instead Izaya just nodded, like an acceptance of what he'd said.

Many demons did not need sleep. He used to not need it. But ever since he was in the hamster form, he's been weak enough that he needed it. He didn't realize that demons could dream.

Here he was again. In that courtroom. He was in his giant rock body, his former glory. Then Rin defeats him, and then follows the sound that has haunted him ever since. The scream of his host as Rin destroyed him. Amaimon had been in that host for a long time, and not once had he felt sorry for him until that moment. He could feel the anguish of his death.

He didn't know what to do with this. His current host had been from a hospital, it was brain dead so there were no voices to tune out. Even though he had a different host now, he still looked the same as he did last time in his human form. The main difference was how much weaker his powers and he was in general due to the fragility of his hospital patient host.

Amaimon woke up screaming again. Remembering where he was, he hoped that Izaya didn't hear him. He went into the kitchen to see to see Izaya nonchalantly loitering in the kitchen. He smiled. Did he even hear me? Did it even phase him?

"Morning. Remember, you're starting at Raira academy today. Try to act humanish at least today. I could only help you so much if you actually try. Oh, and remember. You're going to see the three students from the store there. It would be very interesting if you'd interact with them. I get the feeling you'll have a hard-enough time making friends as is."

That's right. Today is Monday.

A/N: Hakai (according to google translate again) means destruction. I thought that was fitting for him. Plus, it sounded cool.

Oh, and I put in parentheses next to his username for the first thing he says in the chat what color his messages appear in. I only do that the first time though to establish this.