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Natsu fixed his hair as his horse walked through the kingdom of Messada in Arabia, being a demon has its perks one of them is that they can easily go from place to place as much as they please. Of course, blending in with humans is necessary even if they are demons.

As he walked his horse through the town he picked up a rather angelic voice.

He looked up, standing there on the balcony of the palace is a woman, singing and dancing around the princess. Her black top, bottoms, and sleeves with white patterns are especially eye-catching.

~Arabian nights~
~Like Arabian days~
More often than not are hotter than hot
In a lot of good ways
~Arabian nights~
~Like Arabian dreams~
This mystical land of magic and sand
Is more than it seems

The princess clapped her hands as the dancer bowed before her.

"That was amazing, very beautiful." The princess smiled.

The dancer smiled back and thanked the princess.

"For a demon, you are really gorgeous." The princess added.

"Your majesty, you wouldn't want to see my true form." The demon giggled rather mischievously.

"Then where does your human form originate?"

"All Angels and Demons are once humans, this is simply how we looked like before our death." The demon answered.

"I see."

"I had fun hanging around you princess but I must take my leave, see you tomorrow." The demon smiled and hopped on the top of the railings of the balcony.

"One more request." The princess stood up. "Can I see your wings?"

The demon nodded and her black iridescent wings slowly spread behind her.

The princess gasped. "They're beautiful."

the demon smiled before jumping down and flying away.

Natsu observed the scene from afar.

The demon has snow-white skin and delicate features that are rather angelic, a feature that is rare for a demon. She must have done something terrible to not only be down in hell but be chosen to be a demon.

"Hello there." Natsu felt a presence behind him, he looked behind and her dark blue eyes landed on his.

She landed back down and hid her wings.

"I see, so you're a demon as well." She said as she looked at him from his head to his shoe.

"Natsu Dragneel."

"Juvia Lockser." She replied, her voice soft and smooth.

"The Lockser family name is certainly familiar. I've heard of it, but no one really talks about that kingdom anymore because it always rains there." Natsu said.

"That would be because of me." The woman smiled with pride.

Natsu chuckled. This is certainly starting to get entertaining. The two demons converse and bantered a bit more as Natsu led Juvia to a stable we could place his horse before sitting on a random roof to continue their conversation.

Juvia giggled. "By the way, what might be your business here?"

"Just visiting nothing much, what about you?"

"I was summoned by the royal wizard, I made a deal with the King, that's why I'm here," Juvia answered.

"Making a deal with a devil. That King is certainly a character." Natsu chuckled.

"I can't wait to torture him."

The two demons laughed. It's known by everyone that making a deal with a demon is a one-way ticket to hell. Most of the time the first tormentor is the demon they made a deal with.

"Speaking of torture, have ever had any torture buddies?" Natsu asked.

"A couple but, it's not good. Well, except for Minerva, I love working with her."

"She's good, I haven't worked with her for ages. But I have to say my favorite right now is Gray."

"Gray Fullbuster?" Juvia raised a brow.

"Yeah, you know him?"

"I do." Juvia nodded

"I tortured Vlad with him a few days ago, he's a fun guy to be around, I haven't enjoyed a joint torture session with someone in years," Natsu said. "How did you know him?"

"We knew each other back when we were still humans, we're actually set off to be married but that didn't happen because he died. But he did visit me a lot." Juvia smiled longingly at the night sky, her facial expression is a clear indicator of the relationship they have.

"That's actually really cute." Natsu giggled.

"I wouldn't call you for a romantic type." Juvia chuckled.

"I love a good love story, my brother has a thing for an Angel, imagine the drama that would ensue."

"Scandalous." Juvia chuckled.

"By the way, do you know where Gray might be, I'd love to meet him again."

Juvia paused for a bit.

"China."

"What?" Natsu looked at her in confusion.

"He's in China." Juvia smiled. "He told me last week that he'll be visiting China."

"Alright! China it is!" Natsu laughed. "Time for another outfit change!"

"Are you sure, it's okay for you to leave?" Natsu asked Juvia as they walked along the town where Gray is. They are wearing traditional Chinese outfits in black of course.

"Totally, the King knows how to call me." Juvia nodded.

Natsu and Juvia walked toward the palace and are greeted by the guards. Whenever Demons visit a place it would take a day or two for everyone to know that there's a demon amongst them. The higher-ups would immediately take them in as a valued guest. They do this to make sure that the demon wouldn't cause as much harm to them. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.

"Can I request the presence of Gray Fullbuster please?" Juvia smiled at the guards, her dark blue eyes turning bright red. The guards looked at each other and nodded.

"This way please."

The guards led them inside and told them to wait in the garden. A few minutes later, Gray came out of the palace with the guards.

"Juvia." Gray smiled and walked to her and gave her a hug. Juvia smiled and hugged him back.

"Natsu?" Gray then noticed the salmon-haired demon.

"Yo! You remember me!" Natsu laughed.

"I mean, that torture session with Vlad is really good." Gray chuckled. "How can I forget."

"He asked me if I know where you are, I think he missed you," Juvia whispered to Gray but her voice is still loud enough for Natsu to hear.

"Is that so," Gray smirked.

"I never said that and you know it!" Natsu growled and Juvia and Gray just laughed.

"How did you even stumble onto him?" Gray asked.

"Well, I was in Arabia and saw him sneak a peak on the princess, or is it me?"

"It's actually both." Natsu joked. "But seriously, I was shocked when I saw those wings pop out of your back. Demons with angelic faces are hard to come by these days and it makes me curious what kind of twisted mind is underneath."

"I'll be more than willing to tell to you as long as you tell me about the whole Vlad torture session," Juvia replied.

"You got yourself a deal." Natsu grinned.

The three demons stayed in the garden and told stories about their experiences such as their favorite torture victims and the best scenes they've seen in person. They've also bossed around the guards, requesting ridiculous things, such as red spicy rice, which the guards immediately complied with out of sheer fear. And that is the start of a beautiful friendship that would last for eons.