This, well, this took longer to finish than I had expected. But I'm still proud to bring you all the next chapter and hope you enjoy it! I'd promise to have the next chapter finished soon, but knowing my luck that would just bring bad luck. So I'll just say I'll do my best to finish it in a timely manor.

(Marshalanmie does not own Naruto or Monster Girl Encyclopedia)

"That insufferable man, I'll have his head on a pike by the end of this!" a woman, clearly on nobility by her artier and way of carrying herself said allowed as her and her group moved further into the castle. Her long black hair fell in a single thick braid behind her that reached down to her knees with two short bangs, in comparison to the rest of her hair, framing her face as her amber eyes clearly displayed her irritation.

"Your father has never been an easy man to deal with, but I hadn't expected him to have armed guard stop us at the front door" a man walking along side her dawned in high class forest green robes said with a hint of weariness to his words, his long silvery hair flowing behind him.

"The sooner the man dies the sooner we can get on with our lives" the woman said before quickly turning around. "Kioko, you are not to leave the children's side under any circumstances" the woman ordered a kunoichi with a green and black revealing outfit, narrow green eyes, and short black hair that ended just past her pointed ears.

"I won't let them out of my sight, lady Elizabeth" Kioko responded as her placed a hand over her heart with a shallow bow.

"If it's so dangerous then why did you bring us in the first place?" a boy about Naruto's age, maybe a year older, asked, the boredom clear in his voice as he walked along with his arms folded behind his messy white hair.

"Your sister insisted that she come along with us, and it didn't feel right if we brought just one of you" the boy's father said as he looked over his shoulder at the children. "Besides, your grandfather is just putting puffing up his chest with all the guards. It's not as dangerous as your mother says" the man said with a smile.

Looking over to his sister, "Can't you do anything normal? You're the creepiest girl I've ever know" the boy said to the girl as he fixed his light grey-blue eyes on her and was met with golden orbs staring right back.

"I simply want to be present as mother and father speak with grandfather" Luna her older brother. "As next in line for the throne you really should be taking more of an interest in this. Even this far from home the results of the debate could have a large impact on our country" the young girl said with a smirk that sent a shiver down her brother's spine.

"I'm sure mom and dad will handle it no matter who gains control of this frozen dump" the boy said as he jerked his head back forward as his arms dropped to his sides.

"You're a bum who's grown lazy off of your royal blood. Take responsibility for your heritage or step down and allow someone more fitting of the position to take your place" Luna bluntly said as she looked forward as well, well aware of the glare that was being sent her way by the boy.

"Kioko, take the children to our room. We'll go speak with the king" Luna's mother told the woman as the group came to a split in the corridor.

"Am I to assume it's the same room as always?" Kioko asked and after receiving a nod her and the children turned down the other corridor as the parents and two of Kioko's subordinates continued on.

Naruto and Aria's room

"Someone will come to get you in the afternoon, so please don't get into any trouble" Dottye told the two as she stood in the doorway with her hand on the handle before closing the door and leaving them to themselves.

Several long minutes of silence later, "You know, this is going to be a lot more boring than need be if you refuse to talk to me" Aria told the blond with her arms folded as the two of them sat next to each other on the bed. Still not receiving a response as the blond stared off into space the lilim's irritation quickly grew. Jumping off the bed and turning on the spot Aria looked the blond in the eye as she practically shouted "If you're expecting an apology than you can forget it! I refuse to do so!". After her little outburst the girl turned around once more and stormed out of the room, leaving the blond sitting on the bed staring at the door.

'No, I will not chase after her. That's what she wants' Naruto thought to himself as his resolve to do just that was slowly crumbling.

"No wonder this place smells worse than before, someone filled it with trash" a woman with extremely short green hair said with a sneer as she entered the room, her eyes narrowed at the Demon Realm's envoy who were already sitting at the large oval shaped ring that made up the table they'd be spending a lot of time at. Behind her shimmering white armor entered her associates. The first was an elderly man that seemed to defiantly hold onto that last spark of youth as he walked into the room with a skip to his step, his garb distinguished him as on of the churches officials. Next to the old man walked what could only be described as the standard fairy tail hero with his heavy set of armor, the finest grade sword sheathed at his hip, a body covered in fine muscle from a lifetime of training, and was easily the tallest of his group. And lastly, entering after everyone else was Rae's father, an indiscernible expression on his face as he scanned the room.

"The place didn't stink until you entered the room" Elizabeth retorted as her and her husband took up their own corner of the table, one very close to the elevated throne reserved for the king.

"I didn't expect to see your ugly mug here" the female knight said as her sneer was redirected to the woman. "Were you not disowned?" the woman spoke with a smirk.

"Not on paper, no" Elizabeth retorted, clearly annoyed with this knight. "As such, I have every right to be here as you backstabbing lot do" Elizabeth told the woman.

"Backstabbing!?" the woman barked out as her hand went to her sword. "I ought to cut you heretic head right off from your shoulders! You foul blasphemer!" the woman shouted before she was halted by the elderly man's arm blocking her path.

"Calm down Sheryl" the man told his companion as he directed his gaze into her eyes.

"But-" Sheryl tried to argue but was silenced once more.

"I agreed to allow you on this mission because you swore you'd behave yourself. Regardless of what you believe, Elizabeth here has every right to be angry with us. It was the Order that cut off her trade routs and nearly bankrupted her country mind you" the man told her.

"Hmph! It's the least monster loving heathens deserve" Sheryl said with a huff as she pushed the old man's hand down and made her way over to the table.

"That's not what we're here to debate. Keep your mind focused less you damage the Order's chances of canny a new foothold" Rae's father advised the woman as he took a seat next to her.

"He's right you know" the male knight said as he took the other seat next to her. "Just put up with it for now" the man said as he examined their competition, particularly Dottye who had been watching their exchange with a smirk.

"Well I'm feeling confident. Who about you girls?" Dottye says, looking over at her white and black furred companions.

"The odds do feel like there in our favor" the Inari purred, her tails swishing behind her.

"It'll be easy" the girl like baphomet confidently said as she stretched her arms up and folded them behind her head.

'Nothing here either' Rae though to herself with a small grimace as she made her way to the library's entrance with nothing to show for her search. Exiting the large room she didn't even pay the two guards any mind, their eyes still clouded by her magic and her presence effected them as much as a breeze slipping into the castle through it's old stone walls.

Feeling something scurry up her leg, Rae glances down to see one of her familiars, a magically constructed rat, make it's way up to her shoulder. "So you've finished your search as well" the girl said with a smile as she reached up with her hand to scratch the creatures head. "Did you find anything?" Rae asks and then waits as the rat went to her ear before breaking down into the base magic used to create it and slips in. Once the animal is finished entering her head Rae lets out a disappointed sigh. "Guess we both didn't have any luck" the holy mage breaths out as she lightly shakes her head, shifting through the rat's memories.

"Rae!" the girl heard her name being called out from behind her. Turning around at the young voice, Rae was pleasantly surprised to see the boy she had met the night before running down the hall towards her.

"I see the Lord has chosen to reunite us. How are you Naruto?" Rae asked the boy as she came to a skidding halt in front of her.

"Oh, I'm uum" Naruto was going to answer with the usual great or fine when what Aria did to him last night entered his mind and his legs unconsciously moved to shelter his manhood. "I could be better" the young blond said, not wanting to tell anyone about what happened.

"Well I hope your day improves" Rae tells him with a warm smile, only for that smile to falter slightly as she notices something missing. "Naruto" Rae starts, startling the blond with her sterner tone. "Where is the rosary I gave you? It's dangerous to wander around without protection" Rae tells the boy as she kneels down to be eye level with him, her voice more gentle but still maintained a degree of sternness.

"Oh, that?" Naruto says as his worried expression turned into a grin. "Aria didn't like it, so I put it away" the young blond tells the holy woman as his arms came up to rest behind his head.

"Why, why wouldn't she like the rosary?" Rae questioned, her eyes narrowing ever so slightly.

"Because it hurts her" Naruto bluntly and honestly answers her question.

Remaining quiet, Rae stood back up and took a few steps forward in thought, ending up behind the boy. "And, where is this fried of yours now?" Rae asks, glancing over her shoulder at the blond who was doing the same.

"That" the blond started as he turned his head forward as he shrugged his shoulders, his arms coming back down to rest at his sides. "I don't know. She took off a while ago and now I'm trying to find her" Naruto says as he spins around to look at the woman, noticing her right hand falling to her side but giving it now further thought.

"Well that's not good. It would be horrible if she ended up lost in the vast castle halls" Rae remarks, her warm smile back in place. Looking at the blond who nodded in in agreement, "Would, it be okay if I asked a few questions about your friend, Aria?".

Blinking back at her, Naruto eventually shrugged, "I guess you can".

Giving a slight nod as she continued to smile Rae began, "How long have you known her?".

"Two years"

"And she's a monster?"

"Yeah"

"What sort of monster?"

"Lilim, I think"

"And where did you meet?"

"Her mom's palace"

Taking in the information, Rae glanced to the side as she thought it over. 'This boy, his mere existence shouldn't be possible' the purple haired mage thought to herself as she turned her gaze to her right hand, 'I wasn't able to detect a hint of corruption in his body. Even the strongest willed and purest champions in the Order's history would be irreversibly tainted simply setting foot in the Royal Demon Realm where the Demon Lord's palace resides'. Turning her sight back to the boy, 'Could he, be immune to the demon's power?' the very thought itself made her heart skip a beat.

"Um, are you okay? You're just staring at things and it's starting to feel weird" Naruto says, pulling the girl from her thoughts.

"Oh, forgive me" Rae apologizes after her eyes widen slightly, had she really been staring long enough for him to make such a statement? "I was just trying to recall if I had seen a lilim before, but I'm afraid I can't point you in any directions" Rae lies without a second of hesitation.

"Ah man" the young blond pouts at the news before his eyes widen with an idea. "Hey! Why don't you help me look for her?" Naruto suggests with a big goofy grin, making the holy woman blink in surprise at the proposal.

Her surprise turning into another smile, "I was just about to suggest the same thing. It wouldn't do to have two young lives wandering aimlessly" Rae happily tells the blond. "Why don't you take the lead, and I'll follow?" Rae says as the boy cheered at having her stick around longer.

"Sure! This way!" the young blond excitedly cheered as he turned and started heading down the corridor. Behind him, Rae followed at a slower pace, but fast enough to keep up with the boy. With the blond's back turned Rae's familiar slipped back out of her ear and scurried down her back and leg, set on continuing the search in it's master's place.