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Chain of Command

"Your Majesty??" Jaez stood with an utterly perplexed look on her face.

The demon who had dodged her stood up and walked up to her, "Yes. Your Majesty."

"Why are you calling me that demon," she demanded, although she wasn't bothered by the fact that the demons had halted their assault.

"You bear the marks of the royal family," he pointed to the lightning bolt-like tattoo on her left arm and the markings that covered he rest of her body. Jaez' looked at her arm quickly and then looked back at the demon with her mouth slightly open.

Another demons stood up and stood next to the first, "We are the Royal Guard. Sworn to protect the Royal line. At the moment we serve the council that currently rules the DemonRealm. Apparently the 'volunteers' who set out to conquer this pitiful world were not doing a very good job, and so we were sent out to take their place and finish what they began."

Jaez narrowed her eyes. Beside her, Freeze was muttering something to himself. The small force that stood behind them near the cover of the trees could be heard whispering rapidly.

Jaez looked out to the horde of demons who were still down on one knee with their heads bowed. They would not rise until they were ordered to do so. Turning over to Freeze, she spoke, "Do you have anything to add to what they have said?"

Freeze frowned, "No. I had no idea there was such a thing as a Royal line. We…servants…were not allowed to know the inner workings of the realm's management. Obey is all we were ever meant to do." His hand balled into a fist and he glared back at the demons.

She turned away from him and looked back at the Guard. Her face was still riddled with confusion.

The first demon spoke again, "We cannot attack you…or your followers," he grimaced, "We are supposed to protect the Royals with our lives."

This can't be. How is that possible…me…a…Royal? Jaez was mystified.

Wait…my demon half…my father was the vessel for the spirit of the demon leader…the demon king…I have his blood running through my veins, it would only make sense if I as his daughter am part of that accursed regal family. Looks like I have a closer tie to Hell than I thought. Fuck. In that moment, a thought occurred to her.

Wait a minute. That means that…I am their…princess? a small smile appeared on her lips

They are sworn to protect and obey me. That's the way it works. She looked up at the demons standing before her. They have to do what I say…no matter what.

With a rather troubled expression, the demons looked at Jaez' sudden grin.

"Are there more of you?" Jaez was suddenly thoughtful. Freeze looked at her in even greater confusion than the demons were.

Nevertheless the demon answered, "Yes my Lady. Thousands make up the ranks of the Royal Guard. We are scattered in companies throughout the realm…in the largest of municipalities. Lately we have been used as…law enforcement," he grimaced again and his tone hinted at a feeling that the occupation was insulting their prowess.

"Hm.." she smirked, "Will you look at that. I have my own professionally trained…army."

The creatures looked up at her and one of them spoke, "Yes my Lady. We are at your command. We cannot refuse your orders."

Jaez was lost in thought again. After a few moments she once again addressed the lead demons, "I want several, as many as necessary, to return to your realm and keep any and all demons from walking through that portal!" her tone became fierce, "I do not want any more fiends to pass through that gate!"

Several of the demons grimaced but they bowed their head in acknowledgement. Slowly one unit of demons, in a very orderly fashion, stood and retreated back through the gateway. The rest continued to stay at their knees. Jaez looked over at Freeze, who returned her gaze.

"I want the rest of you to aid me," Jaez turned to the rest of the creatures.

"With whatever we may, my Lady," a demon stood and walked before her. Although he towered several feet above her he was careful no to look her directly in the eyes, he continued, "What is it you wish for us to aid you in?"

"I want you to help me round up the demons who have flooded this realm. It was not meant to be ruled by demons. It is the realm of humans. It has always been that way…and it will forever be that way…" she cocked her head to the side slightly and scowled.

The demon bowed, "Where and when would you like us to begin your task, your Majesty?"

Jaez opened her mouth to say "immediately" but she quickly closed it, thought a moment and then spoke, "When I tell you to."

"Yes, your Majesty," the demon stepped back and retook his place among the demons' ranks.

Freeze stared at her, "What?! When you tell them to? Why not right now?!"

Jaez ignored him and once again addressed the troops, "Feel free to make camp in this clearing, but do not venture near the human encampments and villages nearby. I will return tomorrow morning with your official orders. At ease," the demons relaxed and stood, bowing before they began to make preparations for the quickly encroaching night.

She turned away from the demons and began to walk back into the forest. Freeze glanced warily back at the fiends as he trailed Jaez.

"Jaez! What are you doing? Why didn't you just send them out right now? They obviously will follow your every order!" Freeze hissed.

"We can't," Jaez looked at him, "We have to do something first!"

"What?!" Freeze was confused.

"We have to get word of them out to the world," her face was stern.

"What? Why?"

"Because if we don't, they will be shot down…just like any other demon. The last thing we need is to lose them because people didn't realize that they were on our side."

"People won't accept that Jaez!"

She stopped, "They are going to have to."

"How are we going to get word out?"

"I have to go get Jin's phone," she began walking again.

"For what? To contact Jin? What for?"

"In addition to getting a hold of Jin, I need to get a photograph of these guys to be able to send to him. They have identifiable markings and armor. That way we'll know who to get and who to let go."

Freeze nodded slightly, "Right…"

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Next Chapter: "Unexpected Allies"