Chapter twelve:

"We can get the magic out." Haruhi tells Kyouya who nods to this. She still has one more thing to tell him though. "However I would like to remain part of the host club. I just don't want this magic inside of me."

Kyouya does stare at Haruhi in shock upon hearing this. "You really sure that you wish to stay? There is nothing forcing you to stay in our club you know. I could tell that you hadn't wanted to actually join in the first place." His eyes briefly leave the glare of the light on his glasses to be able to meet Haruhi's gaze.

"Even so that doesn't mean things haven't changed." Haruhi tells Kyouya giving him a small smile. "It is like a nice family."

Kyouya chuckles warmly with a smile of his own that Haruhi never expected to see as full on genuine happiness. His eyes hidden once again by the glare of his glasses. "That was the whole reason this club even started." He tells Haruhi who listens actually interested. "He got it in his mind that each and every one of us was his family. He did everything he could to win each of us over until we all gave him a chance. Then we found a family we never expected to find. I guess Tamaki's energy can be infectious."

Haruhi nods softly. "I suppose so." She agrees to which Kyouya nods softly as well.

"Anyways. We will meet up and I will take you to see Asmodeus. And I am sure that Tamaki will be very happy to know that you aren't leaving."

"I am!" Tamaki suddenly jumps out of seemingly nowhere to hug Haruhi with sniffles as tears run down his face. "I am so happy that you have agreed to become a part of our family!"

Haruhi slightly leans away from being showered by the tears. She is used to having her dad do things similar though she doesn't really feel up to this right now. "Yeah. I guess Kyouya is right that your energy is infectious." She sights and blinks when something covers her shoulder helping to keep it from getting any more damp. She looks to Bianca who smiles softly using her ear to protect Haruhi's shoulder. She decides to send a message to her which the other seems to catch on and be open to receiving.

No matter what I will not leave you. You joined me in my family and it'd be wrong to leave you.

Bianca stares at Haruhi a little shocked before looking super grateful and loved.

Haruhi hears the response in her head.

Thank you so much. So many Hellhounds get abandoned for one reason or another. I used to have another family, a demon one, before you but they didn't want me when I wasn't useful to them. It means a lot that you really won't leave me like they did.

Haruhi smiles softly to Bianca and sends her a message in return.

Don't worry. You'll never be left behind again.

Bianca dips her head a little to show her deep gratitude.

The time has come and Haruhi is admittedly very nervous as she stays close to Kyouya and Bianca as they walk along a path through Hell. She feels well protected by the two who are walking on either side of her. She just feels super nervous knowing that the magic is going to be ripped out of her in a way. She tries to resist bringing a hand up to her chest in worry about this.

Bianca places a hand on Haruhi's shoulder causing her to turn to the Hellhound who smiles softly. "We will be right there with you." She promises softly to which Haruhi gives a small grateful nod. She softly hums which does sound like a strangely familiar tune brinigng back memories of Haruhi's mom and watching a movie together. Her humming helps soothe Haruhi who feels warm inside instead of tight and nervous. She slows the humming once the song comes to an end.

Haruhi figures Bianca must have known the movie, or maybe seen it in Haruhi's memories shes not sure, since a movie isn't just for one person to view.

They make their way through some winding paths before they slow to a stop.

"We're here." Kyouya tells Haruhi and Bianca who look to this place.

It is a pink and purple club with neon lights of what looks to be scantily clad demons and even some of some drinks Haruhi is too familiar with thanks to her father.

There is a demon at the front only dressed in pants with a black heart sticker on each nipple to cover it.

"Do we have to go inside there? Wasn't there another place we could have met?" Haruhi groans at seeing the place and Kyouya snorts causing her to turn.

"We're not going inside. We wouldn't be allowed. Bianca maybe but neither you nor I. We're not of age. As much as Hell is about sinning and all such this is something the demon of lust demands for things owned by him. He points to a balcony barely able to be seen above the club. "We're meeting the demon himself in an office up there." He clarifies making Haruhi feel a bit better. "I'll see you up there." He adds after sharing a look with Bianca. He uses his wings to fly up there.

Bianca puts her arms around Haruhi who holds onto one of her arms. "Keep a hold on me okay?" She looks to their destination as soon as Haruhi nods her head. She leaps up using parts of the building until she lands next to Kyouya. She lets Haruhi down who clings to the patient Hellhound for a moment before letting go.

Kyouya looks to the guard who is dressed up in an actual suit with a purple tie. "We're here to see the man himself. He is expecting us. He said to tell you Lust is all over, yet its what you do with it that may or may not be a sin. That is our password for tonight."

The guard seems satisfied even giving a nod. He steps aside and opens the door letting the group of three head inside.

Haruhi glances around swearing that she is now in some huge manager office of some big company. She can see a lot of blue colors here and even the lights have a blue hue to them.

"Ah! There you are!" A demon walks out from behind some curtains which shift allowing a glimpse into some security cameras. He is tall with cloven feet like a horse, a human looking head with strong navy blue eyes that pop against his tinted red skin, black demon horns that spiral like a mountain goats, large dark purple wings with black flaps, a snake like tail, human like hands with shaper looking nails, an old fashioned suit from the 1940's except no shoes or socks and for a few moments two dark purple smoke made heads appear on either side of his head with one being a bull and the other a goat. "I'm Asmodeus." He shakes each of their hands in his greeting. He lets each of them greet him with Haruhi even doing what she remembers being told for how to greet Seika which seems fine with Asmodeus. "Come. Have a seat." He leads them over to some couches where they settle down with the three sitting across from him. "I know we could have seen each other on better circumstances." He sighs softly resting one hand on a fist that is raised as the attached elbow is on the armrest of the navy blue and dark blue stripped couch. "However I am glad that you contacted me about this situation. It is better to take care of it than leave it unchecked. I am glad I was able to meet you sooner than I was thinking I'd have to."

"We really appreciate you being able to meet us at all. Especially earlier than planned." Kyouya dips his head in respect even though Asmodeus waves it off.

"It is fine. No need to worry about it." Asmodeus gets to his feet and cracks his knuckles. "I'll get prepared. You all can feel free to some snacks." He snaps a finger and in a flash of blue and purple fire snacks appear on the table between the couches. "Don't be shy. Have as much as you want. I just need to go get something." He leaves the room with that.

Haruhi glances to the snacks. She's not actually hungry however she knows that it would feel rude to not at least eat a piece. She does see Kyouya take a bite sized sandwich and Bianca gives Haruhi an encouraging look. She looks to the offered snacks and takes a small piece of brownie not having had much in her life.

Bianca takes a chocolate covered strawberry.

The three nibble on the snacks not eating much until Asmodeus returns with a necklace that has a clear white gem; pendant that looks like how people can draw it with a few simple straight lines.

"This will contain the magic that will come out." Asmodeus explains. "It needs to go somewhere and it'll be better here than back to me." He looks to Haruhi understanding that she is nervous. "You ready?"

"Yes." Haruhi says getting up to her feet despite not fully feeling ready.

"Would it be okay if there was some privacy with this?" Asmodeus requests and Haruhi hesitates. He chuckles a little. "It is alright. No need to pressure yourself. We can stay here with your friends." He gestures for Haruhi to come over to him which she does so they are in a slightly more open spot. "Let's do this."

Haruhi tries to hide a swallow of nervous saliva before nodding her head. Her eyes tracking the crystal necklace as it is raised up to be level with her forehead.