Chapter eight: Fat... her...

~?'s p.o.v.~

"She really is, a lot like her..." Ogre said as he stroked my daughter's silky hair. She slightly flinched at the contact. "Do you really think that she's ready for face her?" I asked. He shrugged. "Don't worry. You wish that only one of us is to exist... Then so be it. I will rip her eyes out and make her suffer. I'll make you proud father." She said with no expression.

Ogre smiled. "Now I know, she's more than ready. My mistake to doubt the young mistress. After all that training... She's a work of art... Doctor, she'll be fine. Now if you excuse me, I have an appointment with a beautiful woman" Ogre sighed. "Strike at midnight...

Aya..."

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~Aya's p.o.v~

"No! Please! Stop!" I sighed, honestly, this is what frustrates me about people. Why would I not kill her now? She'd obviously go get someone to tow me into an asylum. "Just hold still. The more you struggle, the more pain you'll cause yourself." I urged as I dug the scalpel into her eye. Her scream was filled with venom and earsplitting pain. "Jeez, you're such a pain." I sighed. I pulled the scalpel, ever so slowly.

Bliss.

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I was tired, my hair was a mess, and I had bags under my eyes. This is me every morning. I get up super early for some reason and I can't go back to sleep. I was cooking eggs and bacon, pretty lazily. I wasn't the best cook, nor the best "mother", "Girlfriend, nor "housewife", but I've managed. The best thing is, I only have one habit to break... Killing! That sounded a lot better in my head... Thing is, a girl visited last night. You know the rest... I hope that I didn't wake them up with the chainsaw.

Oh mom...Things are really confusing in Dio and I's relationship, so I wouldn't know what to say there. I'm not even a hundred percent sure as to what I think about him... Whenever Cole talks about him when he isn't around, he'd tease me and say that I loved him... Is that true? Do I love him? We've kissed a few times so... I sighed. Maybe if you were still around, you would help me with these curious hormones... I don't even know if we'd call our bond a relationship! Grrrr! Why is he so mind blowing!? That stupid, shirtless, sexy- !

"Eh?! Did I really just admit that?" I asked aloud. "Admit what?" Dio suddenly came up and hugged me from behind me. I shrieked. "Dio! D-Don't sneak up on me like that! Nothing! It's not of your business! Now get off!"

"But I need attention..."

I tried to pry him off of me, but his grip was tight, and his quiet smile did not match the begging in his voice. "Off!"

"No."

"Get off before I-"

"Morning Cole."

I ever so slowly turned my head, and saw Cole speed-walking out of the kitchen. "Sorry to interrupt!"

I started to panic so I blurted, "Cole! H-Hey now! There's nothing going on between us-" Dio covered my mouth, an irritated look on his face. "He has the right to walk away. We need to talk." he mumbled after Cole ran off. I escaped Dio's grasp and stumbled back. He cornered me, a stern look on his face appeared as he looked down at the floor.

Talk? Ohhhhh no. Ohhhhh, no thanks. "Heh, Dio, listen. About what I just said, I guess..."

He stood there, waiting for a reply, but I stayed silent. He sighed. "You're giving me mixed signals here Aya. I really don't know what to think of it." He sighed again. I looked down at the floor, not sure of what to say.

Just then, he closed in on me, his lips just inches from mine, my back pressed against the wall, His cool breath brushing against my lips as his lips came closer... I really was going to let him kiss me this time. I can't run away. His hand cupped my cheek as he pulled my face to his. I can't back out now.

I loved him. There's no question about it.

And closer, and closer...

"I can't help it! I know the loving couple needs their space, but I'm hungry, and the foods gonna burn if you don't get out of your love fest."

"..." Pure embarrassment flooded through every single aspect of my body. I saw Dio's eyebrow twitch.

"Cole! Get back here you little-" Cole ran for what looked like, his life, when Dio chased after him. I was in some sort of shock, because the only thing I was able to do, was slide down the wall. "Yikes..."

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I was sitting at the table, bored out of my mind, thinking to my mother.

'Did you send him here for a reason? I feel like you wouldn't send him here to keep me company or to save me from myself, you know? You've always been the protective type, yes-you even died trying to protect me-but saving me from myself isn't a sole reason to you. I know that much. Mom, you're so puzzling. I used to know you, but now you send me mixed signals using Dio. Are you toying with me using him? I know that you loved me, and I still do, but if you did, couldn't you come see me yourself? I mean, thank you for bringing Dio to life, but... I miss you. I want to see you. Can you at least help me with how I feel about Dio?'

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~Monika's p.o.v~

"I need your help. Please! My daughter is going to get killed thanks to him! He didn't die like he was supposed to! I lied to my daughter before she put me to rest! Yes, I hated Alfred with Maria, but I only wanted him dead so that he couldn't hurt her. He didn't die. And now, he's sending her to kill Aya. Ogre, please. This is your fault anyhow. The least you could do is help me. I didn't come from heaven to the gates of hell to meet you, for you to tell me 'no'!" I said irritated.

"Monika, please. I would love to see how this fight would turn out. Would you like me to send Coron instead? She might help. Or interfere. After all, she just wanted to be part of your family. She could experience a family with them. I even manipulated time to send Cole to Aya and Dio, Monika. You have to understand something though. Dio can't 'live' forever, Cole can't stay forever, and Coron wouldn't be able to 'live' forever. Do you really want me to bring Aya more 'family', only to have them leave her in the end to cause her heartbreak? Do you really want that for her, Monika? Do you? Aya doesn't know it yet, but Dio and Cole are chess pieces on her board. Aya herself is the queen. Her opponent is yet another queen." Ogre interjected.

"... You know, for a demon that was deep. But I am not taking no for an answer. I am god's devious angel. I was kind to people in the cruelest way when I was human. You are the devil's favorite toy. We can do many impossible things, but we can't stop Alfred. So I'm asking you, please let me talk to her. You are the only gate to earth-realm for us immortals. I can kill that idiot before he sets her into motion. This pathetic fight you want to see could get my daughter killed." I hissed.

"Monika, sweet beautiful Monika. This fight will show Aya's potential..."