Hello, everybody~! Here's another update. Let's see what happened to Minami.
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Chapter 4Minami POVUgh... my head hurts... What happened to me?My heavy eyes slowly opened and I found myself in a dark room. I held my head and got up, looking around. I don’t recognize this room. This is definitely not my room or my castle.
Where am I? Why is it so dark in here?I got off the bed and walk around the room. There are pictures, many pictures of different girls. Their outfits are similar to our Shiroi Tenshi’s. It dawned on me that these girls are the Kuroi Tenshi.
Why am I here in the castle of a demon? Who does this castle belongs to? I continue to take a look around, but I can’t find any clues of whom the owner might be. I clutch my head, trying hard to remember what happened and how I ended up here…
“GAHHH, Why can’t I remember anything?!” I let out my frustration.
An image quickly ran through my mind and I suddenly realized something. I felt my chest and looked at my hand... there was no blood.
"I'm... ALIVE?!?!?! But how?!" I’m shocked.
I saw a window and ran to it. I opened it wide, looking around at my surroundings. The dark cloudy skies tainted a dark magenta, the red glowing full moon, the fire spewing from the ground like lava, and black roses. Many black roses, I admire the beauty of it then snapped out.
“I'm in Hell!”
but… how? How did I get here? I slowly backed away, holding my head. I leaned up against the bed and sat down again, trying to recall everything that happened.
All I knew was that, when I got to Earth, I saw the humans being turned into monsters by...
“Atsuko!!!” I yelled her name unintentionally. Oh god, she must've did something to me!!!
“Ah, it seems that you are awake.” An average height demon came into the room greeting me. I step back, not knowing what I should do.
Do I attack her?“Hey, hey, I’m not here to hurt you” she said to me calmly.
“Who are you? What do you want from me? Is this your castle? Where is Atsuko?” I filled her with many questions because I needed answers.
“Woah, woah, slow down. I’m Atsuko-sama’s servant, Kuramochi Asuka, nice to meet you,” she smiled at me and holds her hand out.
“I’m Takahashi Minami, nice to meet you too.” I smiled back and shook her hand.
“I’m sorry I can’t answer your other questions, but Atsuko-sama had instructed that once you are awake, I am to bring you to her. Please follow me.” She led me out of the room into what seems like the main hall.
We continued to walk and I notice she keep glancing at me. Is there something on my face? I touched my face, but nothing seems to be on it. I turned to look at her and she’s still looking.
“Um… is there something on my face, Kuramochi-san?”
“Iie, iie, nandemonai and please call me Mocchi.” She turns away. Is that a blush on her face? I scratched my head, not sure if I saw it right.
“Here we are, Takahashi-san, Atsuko-sama is waiting.” She showed me the door.
“Arigatou Mocchi and please just call me Takamina. What room is this?”
“Hai, Taka…mina and it is Atsuko-sama’s room.” She then walked away and I think I saw her blushing again. I shrugged it off.
I saw the door was slightly cracked open, so I walked over and pushed it slightly, making it creek. The sound echoed throughout the hall, so I gradually pushed it more and slipped through, shutting it behind me.
"Ohhh, I see that you are finally awake."
My head quickly turned to the side and saw Atsuko siting there with her arms folded on her desk, smiling evilly at me.
"Atsuko... What on earth did you do to me? How did I get here?!"
"Don't you remember? Heh, I saved your sorry butt, Shiroi."
Wha-?
I suddenly felt an immense pain in my head; I clutched it and kneel to the ground, seeing all the visions flashing through my eyes.
Flashback
“Je suis Takahashi Minami et au nom de Dieu, je convoquer le saint poignard pour purifier les démons!” (I am Takahashi Minami and in the name of god, I summon the holy dagger to purify the demons!) I chanted.
Clasping my hands together, crushing the ball of energy, I slowly separated them as what I needed appears. I look at it with sadness and gripped it hard.
"This is it."
I gripped the Holy Dagger in both of my hands and aimed the tip of my blade towards my chest. Closing my eyes and taking in one last breath, I thrust it down and stabbed myself, right in my heart. I felt a great pain spread throughout my body and my wings slowly gave out, sending me plunging head first to the ground.
I felt a cracking sound and then more pain erupted in me. I could feel the warmth of my body slowly slipping away as my blood kept seeping out of my body.
My weakly opened up my eyes and out of the corner of it, I saw a young girl. She's not fully transformed yet... Not completely hopeless...
"C-c-come here..."
She slowly walked over to me, kneeling down beside me. She was shaking in fear, probably trying to fight the demon blood.
"D-drink my b-blood… it’s okay d-don’t be scared. I can h-help you."
"Eh?"
"H-h-hurry… it's the only way... P-p-please..."
I tried to raise my hand up, but I couldn't move an inch of my body. The little girl slowly lifted my hand to her mouth and started licking the blood from my palm. Eventually, I saw more demons surrounding me and as darkness took over my vision.
“Avec mon dernier souffle, que le sang qui coulait de mon âme ira à ceux qui en ont besoin. I, Takahashi Minami, j'accepte mon sort.” (With my last breath, may the blood pouring out of my soul go to those in need. I, Takahashi Minami, accept my fate) I chanted one last time.
So much pain... Guess this is how it feels to commit your first sin. I chuckled and cough up blood, leaving a trail down my mouth.
I closed my eyes as they are getting heavier, falling into what would be a deep eternal sleep.
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Atsuko POV
As I was watching the pitiful little humans suffer, I felt a surge ran through my body. My powers were growing weaker and I felt myself losing connection with the minions.
I concentrated my mind to track the source of the problem and was able to find the exact location. I teleported to the scene and saw the humans running away in fear when I got there. When the area was cleared off, I saw the Shiroi Tenshi lying on the ground, her clothes stained completely red. There were streaks of dried blood everywhere on her body and her face was pale.
I walked over to her and put two fingers on her neck, feeling for a pulse... but there was none. All her blood had drained out. She must've stabbed herself and made the demons all drink it.
I looked at her chest and saw a white smooth stone with diamond-covered hilt... The Holy Dagger! She stabbed herself ONCE with it and it was instantly used up?!!!
When I reach out and touched it slightly, it disappeared into dust, flying away with the winds. I punched the ground in anger.
"DAMN IT!" I yelled out in frustration. I turned my head back to the dead Shiroi and noticed something. She was pale, but not ghostly pale. Her hand twitches slightly...
She wants to live…
This Shiroi sure is stubborn; I chuckled, as an evil plan was flowing into my head.
I hate her... I hate Shirois... But, she could be of use.
I bit the tip my finger and drew a star on her chest where her heart was located with my blood.
"Yo, Maeda Atsuko, estoy usando mi sangre reclamar Takahashi Minami como mi personal esclava!” (I, Maeda Atsuko, am using my blood to claim Takahashi Minami as my personal slave!)
The star glowed a bit and then disappeared, seeped into her veins. I was satisfied when I can feel her pulse again and the color of her face came back.
"Estas mio ahora." (You are mine now) I smiled.
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Third Person POVMinami slid down to the ground against the wall, her head still pounding from the memories. Atsuko walked over to Minami and kneeled down next to her, pulling her shirt to reveal a marked shape star on her chest.
"See, I marked you~. You belong to me now, Mi-na-mi~" giggled Atsuko.
Minami pushed her away and tried to run, but suddenly felt her feet sticks to the floor. Her knees stiffened and she couldn't move at all.
"You~ can't~ move~," Atsuko teased in a singsong voice. She raised her hand up and swung it, making Minami turn to face her.
"Now, come to me." She moved her finger, beckoning Minami with a come-hither motion, making her inch forward bit by bit until she was right in front of Atsuko.
"Release me, at once!"
Atsuko looked up a bit with a finger on her chin. Looking like she was really thinking.
"No." the young girl said cutely.
Atsuko held Minami's chin with her index finger, looking at the older girl in the eyes. Her deep red eyes glowed brightly and the light entered Minami's own. The Shiroi’s eyes suddenly widened and glowed blood red. Her entire body became weak and limp, like a rag doll.
"Kneel before your Master." Atsuko smirked.
At the command, Minami's knees buckled and fell to the ground, still staring into the Kuroi eyes sleepily.
"Now, kiss my hand in submission."
Atsuko held her right hand out in front of her, waiting for Minami to finally submit. A Shiroi Tenshi for a slave equals a dream come true. No, more than a dream come true, like ruling all the realms. Atsuko giggled in the back of her mind. Oh, the wonders she is thinking of.
Minami looked down at the hand, her eyes caught sight of a ring on Atsuko’s finger, a small silver ring with red ruby on it. The beauty of that color hypnotizes her. She slowly raised her hand up to hold Atsuko’s and then right at the touch, Minami felt a shock inside of her.
"STOP!" She shook her head, snapping out of the trance and stood back on her feet.
"No, I won't!" The shorter girl said determinedly.
Atsuko was shocked.
How did she resist? She closely examined the white winged girl. Even with the red dress, the star mark, there was no weakness or darkness in her. No signs of submission. She was still incredibly strong.
"What IS she?!" The demon girl wondered.
"Atsuko, I will never submit to you. I'm going home."
Minami ran down to the main hall and saw the entrance doors. She ran down as fast as she could to burst through the doors, but crashed into some kind of force field.
"You~ can't~ get out~," Atsuko sing again. "I put wilted rose buds ALL over this castle. You're in Hell now. Shiroi can't get in and YOU~ can't get out. Plus, they wouldn’t even hear you, if you tried to call for them. Your screams would only echo around the castle.”
"Please, let me go. I have no business here and you have nothing to do with me."
"Oh, but I do..." Atsuko speeded over, shocking Minami. "I repeat; You. Are. My. Slave. Deje la noche dure por siempre"
Minami's eyebrows rose up in confusion. This wasn't the first time that she heard Spanish. It is a normal language for the Kuroi Tenshi, but she had NO idea what Atsuko just said.
"Huh?"
"'Let the night last forever'. All hope is lost for you." Atsuko grinned.
Minami narrowed her eyes at the younger girl.
"Je prie pour que rien de bon ne viendra de vos décisions." (I pray that nothing good will come out of your decisions)
Atsuko's eyebrows twitched. She turned and glared at Minami. This wasn't the first that she had heard French. It is the Shiroi's language and she heard that prayer before.
"You wanna say that again?"
"I got more. Liete latupa-" (Save me-) Before Minami could complete that last prayer, Atsuko clenched her fist in front of her and made her silent. Literally, her mouth was shut tight and she couldn't open it. Her words of prayers were just muffled screams.
Atsuko's eyes turned red again, for a few seconds, surprising Minami. She didn't want to provoke that horrible Sinner form to come out again.
"Not one more word..." The master hissed.
That was the last thing Atsuko said before walking off to her room.
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Minami POVAtsuko had left me and went back to her room, I think. I’m still standing in the same spot, not knowing what I should do, now that I’m stuck here for god knows how long.
I look at the surrounding, it is actually not a bad place, I walked to what I think is the living room. There are a lot of sitting places, but one stood out, I assumed that is Atsuko’s spot. The chair looks like a throne, black and silver with red rubies on it, looks really comfortable.
I continued to look around the living room; a certain spot caught my undivided attention, the collection of roses contained in each protective glass case. They are beautiful and there are six different colors sitting on the display with one empty glass. Red, pink, yellow, orange, lavender, and of course black. I guess the missing rose is white.
I remember putting a white rose in my sport bra. I was about to reach for it, but notice that I am not wearing my usual outfit.
What is with this red dress? How did it get on me?...“Was I stripped naked?!” I speak out loud. Wait a minute I can talk now? I can talk now!
I snapped my finger to change what I was wearing. Ah, back to my comfortable normal Pure rank clothing, but instead of sports bra and boy shorts like before, I’m wearing my normal bra and cute pink panty.
“That was really cool” I heard someone said behind me. I turned around and saw Mocchi. Her face was red for some reason.
“Oh, hey Mocchi, do you know what happened to my clothes before I was in the dress?”
“Y-yes, they are in your room, Atsuko-sama didn’t want to get the bed dirty so she zapped you into one of her dresses. She wanted me to throw your clothes away, but I figured you would want it.”
“Thanks Mocchi, for not throwing it away.” I smiled gratefully at her. I look back at the roses collection.
“Oh, by the way, do you know about these roses?” I asked her, wanting to know more about Atsuko.
“Atsuko-sama likes roses, she collects them and put them in those glasses to keep them from withering. Though, she is only missing one, which is the white one that can only grows in heaven.”
“Does she happen to tell you what she wants to do with me?” I turned back to look at her.
“I’m sorry, I don’t know.” Mocchi bows.
“It’s okay, what do you usually do around here?”
“I usually clean up with another servant, she is actually preparing your room right now. Would you like to meet her?”
“Yeah, I would like that…” I scratched my head; “um… can you show me to my room, I’m still not used to this place.” I laugh awkwardly.
“Ah, hai, this way.” She waits for me to catch up to her, leading me to my room. The distance was a bit far; the silence was making me a bit uncomfortable.
“I don’t know if you realized this, but your room is actually next to Atsuko-sama’s” Mocchi suddenly spoke up.
“Oh, I see.” I answer her casually, until what she said registered into my mind.
“EHHH!!! NANI?!!! I opened my eyes wide, mouth agape. To say I was shock would be an understatement.
“Hontou desu ka?!!!!” I put my fingers onto my temple, rubbing it in circular motion. I can’t believe my room is next to Atsuko’s. I sighed in defeat and heard a giggle next to me.
“Hai, Atsuko-sama said to put you into the room next to her… Takamina is really funny.” She continued to laugh; I smiled as the awkwardness disappeared. We continued walking to my room and finally reaches the door.
Mocchi opened the door and we both step in. I saw a girl fluffing my soon to be pillow. It seems she doesn’t notice us behind her. I took a long look at her and noticed her pale skin, collaborating with her long black hair, and she's pretty thin, too. I also noticed that her arms and legs had a few bruises on them, and even a few scars too.
Did Atsuko do that to her?The tall girl next to me started coughing to get the other girl’s attention.
“Eh, M-Mocchi...” The girl softly spoke out, turning her head to us. She noticed me standing next to Mocchi and started backing away. "Wh-who's that? W-w-why is she here?"
"Atsuko-sama brought her."
"She... did?"
I saw she had a fresh bruise on her cheek that was still red. There was even a scratch that was still bleeding. I rushed over to check on her, but she was backing away in fear. Even when she finally touched the wall, she was trying to press into it more to get out.
"Hey, don't worry. I won't hurt you." I spoke softly, trying not to scare the girl. I grabbed a tissue and started dabbing away the blood on her cheek.
"What happened to you? How did you get all these bruises and scars?" She was still shivering, even had her head turned so she wouldn't look at me.
"Did... Atsuko do this?" Her eyes widened and she looked at me a bit.
Bingo!"Why would she do that?" I am quite disappointed in Atsuko, I didn’t think she would torture her servant.
"She... she knows I'm weak. She just gives me a little punishment if I do something wrong is all... N-nothing big."
"It IS big. She should treat you better. She should give you some more kindness and not hurt you if you make a simple mistake!"
She winced a little at my raised voice and turned her head again, this time, shutting her eyes behind her long bangs. It seems she had a huge habit of biting her lip, as she did a few times when we were talking earlier. I also noticed a slight tear flowing down.
"...Oh... I'm sorry, I..." I felt bad for scaring the girl.
I felt Mocchi touch my shoulder and she pulled me back a bit, whispering in my ear.
"Don't worry. Rena's just a little shy. I'll talk to her, you just wait back there, 'kay?"
"Oh, okay..."
I walked back to the other end of the room and leaned up against the wall. I just watched as the two girls talking and examined all of Rena's movements. She looked a lot more comfortable talking to her, probably because she was scared of me... or Shiroi Tenshi.
Must be a Pacifistic Kuroi. I've never seen one so... meek before.
I saw the frightened girl talking to Mocchi, but I couldn't quite hear what she was saying. Her voice is so small, but it's kinda cute. It suits her look and the way she shyly rubs her arm... That cute little smile and her pink cheeks...
Wait... is she looking at me? I blinked rapidly to see if I was seeing things.
She looked down a bit as she was biting her lip cutely again before looking back up at Mocchi. I wonder what just happened. Anyways, I'm glad to see she was feeling a little better and was smiling.
After they finished talking, they came back to me.
“Hi, ano... I'm sorry about earlier... It's just; you're the first Shiroi Tenshi I've ever seen or met.
Wow. Go figured.“Um, I’m Matsui Rena, Atsuko-sama’s servant.” She bowed politely.
“Ah, Takahashi Minami desu, Atsuko’s…” I didn’t know what I was to Atsuko, I mean, I know I’m her slave, but I don’t think I wanna say that.
“Atsuko’s…?” They both said, tilting their head to the side, confused.
“Eto, eto…” I was panicking, not sure what I should say.
Do I say I’m her friend? Do I really say I’m her slave? What should I say?!“Um, Takahashi-san, daijoubu desu ka?” The shied girl asked.
“Hai, daijoubu desu yo, Matsui-san.”
“Just call me Rena, Takahashi-san.”
“Then just call me Takamina too.” I smiled at her. It seems like they both had forgotten about my slip up.
I walked around the room observing it; this room was different to the room I woke up in. I looked around to see if I can spot my clothes, but couldn’t find it.
“Neh, Mocchi, where’s my clothes?”
“They are in the closet.” She walked over to one of the doors to show me a walk-in closet. The clothes are all red or black or silver.
“Whose clothes are these?”
“They are yours silly, Atsuko-sama instructed us to get you some underworld clothes.”
“Uwah, I don’t want them, I’m fine with mine.” I scrunched my eyebrows looking at the clothes. I know I won’t even wear them, look at these, they are too revealing.
Both Rena and Mocchi giggled. They signal me to follow them out of the room. Rena pointed to the door across my room.
“This is the bathroom, you have to use this one instead of the one in your room.”
“Eh? Doushite?” I scratched my head confused.
“I don’t know, Atsuko-sama had instructed it.” Rena opened the bathroom door and we all walked in. The bathroom is spacious. The bathtub is huge and there is a big shower cell too. Glasses covered the shower cell, but it is translucent. A full length mirror on one of the walls and two sink, each with a cabinet on top in a different wall.
“Wow, my bathrooms aren’t like this at all.” I was amazed. The bathrooms in my castle are big too, but this is extra big for some reason.
“Well, Takamina,” we are all walking back to my room, “we’ll leave you alone now. We still have some other stuff to do and its pretty late, you should rest, but-“
“If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call me, uh- us.” Rena said, interrupting Mocchi, with a tint of red on her cheeks.
“Thank you, both of you, Rena and Mocchi.” I smiled at them with the usual smile. They are the only one who is nice to me so far.
“Good night, Takamina” both of them said leaving the room.
“Good night.” I closed the door and walked towards my closet. I went in to look for the white rose, hoping that it is still there, still searching through the dirty clothes and… found it!
“Good thing, it wasn’t damaged too bad.” I walked in front of another door, which has to be the bathroom, and walked inside. The bathroom is smaller, but it had what I needed. I filled an empty vase with water and put the rose into it. Leaving the vase in the bathroom, I walked back out.
I yawned. I guess I’m getting tired from all that is happening. I snapped my fingers to change my outfit into sleepwear, which is a tank top and short shorts. No way in hell will I wear what Atsuko wanted. I went to the queen size bed, lying on the left side, slowly slipping into slumber…
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Atsuko POVI walked back into my room leaving Minami behind. She can walk around or Mocchi will find her. I went to my desk, sitting on my chair and staring out of the window. I like looking at the night’s view; it calms me down and seems to be peaceful.
I sigh, my mind wandering back to what that little imbecile Paru had said.
Did my friends really betray me? I pounded the desk. Just thinking about it makes me mad.
“EHHH!!! NANI?!!!” I heard someone screamed, that must be Minami, what is she screaming for? I pulled out my laptop from the desk to check the security cameras. I click a few buttons and one of my walls separated to show a big flat screen TV. I can see Minami and Mocchi clearly, the sound are also great.
You can never be too careful. Who knows if some stray demon will go into your house and rob you or if your servant are taking things from you, they could be spitting into your food and you would never know.
I have the cameras everywhere except for the bathrooms, Minami’s room, and my room. I don’t see the need to see my servant naked and Minami’s room happen to be another room that I stayed in.
Hold on a minute! When did Minami change her clothes? How did it become all new and clean again? Did Mocchi wash it? OH MY GOD!!! Look at what she is wearing!!! I finally noticed that her clothes are kind of see-through. She’s wearing a pink bra and cute pink panty. WAH! How can she walk around like that?! I know her clothing is exactly like the Sinners, but Mariko’s and mine wasn’t see-through!
I heard Mocchi said while laughing, “Hai, Atsuko-sama said to put you into the room next to her… Takamina is really funny.” I giggled as I can see Minami’s face expression clearly and it was hilarious. I guess I would be shock too. Wait, Takamina? Why is Mocchi calling Minami, Takamina?
I continued to watch them. Seems like they have reached Minami’s room. If I remember correctly, Rena should be in there cleaning up and preparing, right now.
Minami has a weird expression on her face, she seems to notice the scarred mark that I left on Rena and…
was that disappointment showing? Why should I care? I am just punishing Rena because she did something wrong. I wasn’t picking on her at all!
Why does Rena act so frightened?! She acts like I punished her everyday. You’re making Minami think I’m some kind of psycho, which I am not! I can’t believe Mocchi didn’t say anything about it either! Are they trying to betray me as well?!
I was getting infuriated until I heard, “Ah, Takahashi Minami desu, Atsuko’s…” I blushed after hearing what Minami had said.
Eh? Atsuko’s? Why did she say Atsuko’s? Atsuko’s what? Well, she is my slave; she probably didn’t want to say that, or do you Minami? Will you admit that you are my slave?
“Eto, eto…” I chuckled seeing Minami panicking from the hall camera. Hehehe. What are you going to do now? Will you say it? Say it, Minami, say it! I’m being so hyped up over a simple thing, but having a Shiroi Tenshi as a personal slave is quite a big deal…
“Um, Takahashi-san, daijoubu desu ka?”
“Hai, daijoubu desu yo, Matsui-san.”
“Just call me Rena, Takahashi-san.”
Damn it, Rena! Why does that brat keep ruining things? I wanted to know what Minami was going to say! Gah! Now I will never know! Wait a minute.
Eh? Minami said to call her Takamina. Is that her nickname? Is that what she preferred to be called?I heard Minami asking for her clothes. Seems like Mocchi didn’t throw it out like I told her to. “Uwah, I don’t want them, I’m fine with mine.”
Mine? Last time I checked, it was only that dirty outfit that she wore and the new one that she had on right now.
Why did she want her clothes?Ah, finally, I can see them heading to the bathroom now. “Eh? Doushite?” I smirked after hearing her asked the servant. A few thoughts ran into my mind. I giggled at one of my thoughts; this will surely be fun.
She said that the bathroom is big. It is only that big because I customized it. Also, how big the castle you live in depends on what rank you are.
Hmmm, how big is her castle? What rank is she?They walked back to Minami’s room. I can’t believe what I am hearing and seeing. Rena actually speaks up. She never does that; she’s usually a quiet girl.
Call me? What did she mean by call me? Does she like Minami? They just met though…?I see Minami saying good night to them with a smile on her face.
Why is Minami being nice to them? Does she like them too? Are they already getting closer?I didn’t want to think anymore so I got ready for bed. I snapped my finger to change into a long thin t-shirt and short shorts. I went into my in-suite bathroom to brush my teeth while formulating a plan.
I hopped onto the right side of the bed and tucked myself in.
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Minami POV"Hahahahaha!!! Take this! And this! Come on!"
"Haa... Atsu.. ko..."
"That's it. Cry more. I wanna see that pretty little sad face of yours."
"Atsuko... stop..."
"Ufufufu... OK."
"Eh?"
"I'll stop... when I BREAK you!!!"
"KYAAAAAAA!!!!"I popped up from the bed, gasping for air. My breathing slowly started to calm down as I held my chest. I wipe the sweat off my forehead after breathing in and out a few more times.
"Oh god... it was just a dream..."
The door slowly opened and I saw Mocchi and Rena.
"Takamina, are you okay?"
"We heard you screamed."
I screamed? That really was an intense dream."Quite loud, actually. Did you have a nightmare or something?"
I cleared my throat a bit and got up.
"Uhh, yeah... But, don't worry. I'm fine." My head was still filled with the dream.
"Really? You don't need anything-?"
GGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRGH!!!!!!!!!My eyes widened and I turned red in embarrassment.
"Well… I guess, I am a little hungry."
"OK. We have some chores to do, so we'll inform Atsuko to feed you. You just wait in the lounge room for her."
"Alright..."
Great. Just great. I bet Atsuko's going to do something weird to me and feed me a bunch of gross food. I walked down to the lounge room, lucky enough, the kitchen was right next to it. I was a bit scared to go take a look so I decided to wait. I sat on the couch, looking around.
GGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ugh... I'm so hungry~!I laid flat on the couch, staring up at the endlessly tall ceiling. This castle is HUGE, y'know. Not as huge as the church in Heaven, but still pretty huge.
Anyways, I bet you're wondering why I'm hungry? How is food the one thing to stop me, the only Pure rank Shiroi Tenshi? Well, I'll tell you why.
HELL'S FOOD IS FORBIDDEN FOODI can't eat anything, or it'd be a sin. As if I didn't already commit one.
There's nothing I can do. I bet if I go back, that is if I even can, everyone will think that I betrayed them and would never want to talk to me again. Though the Shiori Tenshi are very forgiving. However, when I look down at the star on my chest, I’ve become more uncertain of them ever forgiving me.
I heard the sound of her heels echoing as she is walking down the hallway.
"Hey, did I hear a werewolf or somethin' down here. You okay?"
I pout holding my stomach while looking down, I felt a little embarrassed that my belly is growling really loudly.
"Hehe! Alright, alright. I guess I need to feed you~."
"I'm fine..." My pout remains, as I don’t want to give in.
"Angels gotta eat, right? If you're gonna be my slave, I can't let you starve." She walked over to the counter and took something in both of her hands... The shape and the color scared me to my core. "Ooh~, what do we have here?"
No! Not that! ANYTHING but that!She walked over and sat on the other couch in front of me. In both of her hands were big, ripe red... apples. Apples!!! Of all the things, she chose those!
"One for me..." She took a big bite out of it, making me cover my ears from the crunching sound. "aaand, one for you." She threw the apple to me, but I lifted my arms up to block it and it hit the ground. I quickly lifted my legs up and kicked it away from me.
Atsuko was just looking at me with a weird expression on her face.
"What? You don't like apples? Or... are you SCARED of them?" she asked before giggling and taking another bite.
"Atsuko, don't make me eat that, please."
"Wait... so the rumors are true? Shiroi Tenshi can't eat apples?"
I sat my feet back down and clenched my fists.
"There are two things a Shiroi Tenshi are forbidden to eat: 1. Apples. 2. Meat. And we especially can't eat anything from Hell."
"Wow~" she said sarcastically, then, stepped on the apple, crushing it with her heel.
"I refuse to eat anything." I said stubbornly. She scoffed, banging the couch before getting up.
"C'mon, there must be something!" She opened the refrigerator and looked through the cabinets. "Grapes?"
No! Not happenin'."Umeboshi?"
Uuuugh, I HATE Umeboshi! Never ever wanna eat one in my life."Pomegranates?!"
Don't you know the story of Persephone?! Nuh-uh-UH!!!She groaned again and reached in deeper.
"All I have left are these!" She banged down a bowl of some sort of berries. White berries with black leaves and seeds. "Now, it's your choice. Eat or starve. Which is it?"
I took a closer look at them and instantly recognized what they were. Besides the color, it was obvious, but they were probably rotten or out of season... whatever they were.
"Are those... strawberries?"
"Yeah." She took one from the bowl and started sucking it. "So what?"
"It's just..." It's just their white; the leaves are all dry and crusty. The seeds are black and the insides are red, but more than normal. "Th-those aren't natural strawberries."
"Oh? And what does YOUR iffy-spiffy strawberries look like?"
"Red. All red. Green leaves. Golden seeds."
"Well, THESE are only good when they're white. If they turn black, they'll be bad and even very poisonous." She chuckled a bit. The chuckle that sent chills up my spine. She walked closer to me, waving the strawberry in her hands.
"You see, strawberries are natures intoxications, Shiroi. They can make even the most stubborn beasts fall into a trance of ecstasy. They'll become victim to the taste and beg for more."
You think you can use THAT to tame ME?! I won't be tamed. I WON'T!I still hold onto my stomach. It was aching in hunger. I swallowed the saliva in my mouth down, trying to contain myself. I bite my lip unconsciously.
"C'mon~. I see it in your face. I know you want it." She smirked.
My hands are starting to shake a bit, but I clench them tighter.
"Don't fight it." She whispered.
I gritted my teeth, growling in anger. She just clicked her tongue and started to walk away. I'm trapped, I'm alone, and I can't help it now. I've already committed a sin, so it wouldn't matter if I just commit another to stay alive. It won’t be as bad, now.
“...W-wait..." I stretch my right hand out to her.
The heels stopped and she turned to me, a smile on her face.
"...I'll.... I'll do it... I'll eat the strawberry, but just one."
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Atsuko POVFiddling with the little berry in my hands, I smiled from ear to ear hearing what a good... hehe, I mean,
bad girl she's becoming.
"I'll eat the strawberry, but, just one."
"Good girl."
I went back to the counter and started cutting the strawberry into four pieces. This Shiroi is not quite ready for the full effect, yet. It's always good to start things at a slow pace. I took one of the wedges and walked towards her.
"Now, open wide. I'll feed you," I said sitting down beside her.
"I-I can feed myself."
"No, no. You just leave everything to me."
She was starting to back away from me in fear, but I was able to corner her to the couch and held her chin with my right hand.
"Say ah~."
She pursed her lips together and slowly took the fruit in between her teeth, sucking it.
"Now, come on~. Eat the nice strawberry."
I slid it into her mouth and covered her lips closed so she couldn't spit it out. She grabbed my hand, trying to resist, screaming into my hand.
"Uh-uh-uh. You gotta eat it."
She shut her eyes tight and tried to remove my hand again. I brought my other hand up and held her down so she couldn't fight me, resulting in me being on top of her. After a while, her struggle stopped and her eyes popped open. I smirked.
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Minami POVOh god... Please. Please help me!I don't want to eat this horrid fruit. I tried to fight her, but she deliberately slipped it inside my mouth and made me eat it. She covered my mouth up so I couldn't try to spit it out. I tried to make her let go, but she just wouldn't stop.
This fruit... This evil fruit.... tastes...
It tastes... odd. I chewed it up more in my mouth and the juices suddenly exploded inside. My eyes popped open tasting the flavor. It was this wild burst of delicious flavor on my tongue that made my spine stiffens. I felt my body shudder, chewing up the small fruit. Atsuko finally let go of my mouth and hand. In my head, I screamed, "Run!"
But... Oh, it tastes so good...
I slowly swallowed the strawberry and was breathing heavily. My eyes slowly opened, but only halfway. Eating that one strawberry wedge made me so... weak. I heard Atsuko's voice again.
"Now, be a good girl and you can have more."
That's the last thing I heard before she got up off me. I heard the hard clicking of her heels again. They were echoing inside my head and the room was spinning. I was so dizzy and sleepy. I couldn't explain it, but I started losing vision again as my eyes fluttered shut.
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Third Person POVAfter Atsuko had left, the others patiently waited in Yuko's castle for her return, or at least, word from her of her triumph... but, it's been almost two days, and nothing happened. Everyone was doing something different, minding their own business, but there was only one girl moving around. It was a cute little puppy girl with black hair and a cute smile that can make anyone feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Yuko turned to the puppy girl in her cutesy maid outfit.
"Jurina, don't rush. You can rest."
"Oh~, Yuko-sama, what if Atsuko-sama comes? She'll be royalty soon, right? I want this place to look best."
"Don't worry. It's fine. You just west you cute wittle puppy head~" she said in a cute voice while rubbing her head.
Jurina smiled and creep over to, a certain cyborg like, Tenshi.
"Mayuyu~"
"..." No response came from the cyborg girl.
"Mayuyu, do you wanna play with me?"
"...."
"C'mon, don't be so cold, Mayuyu~~~!"
"....."
"Mou..." She slowly crept down and sneaked to a certain troll. "Mariko-sama~"
"Yes, Jurina?"
"Can I tell you a secret?"
"Do you HAVE a secret to tell me?"
Jurina nodded innocently. Mariko came closer, but instead of feeling Jurina's soft whispers., she felt a warm and gentle peck on her cheek.
"CHU~!"
"Ah, Jurina's kiss devil character is out again," Mayu said, finally noticing her.
"I wub you, Mariko-sama~! "
Mariko couldn't help, but pat her head and smile seductively.
"Mariko style," Yuko said. "Bravo."
"Hahahahaha..." a mysterious voice echoed in the room. Everyone was shocked, looking around to try and find the voice. "Wow. So this is what a group of traitors look like. They're not as strong as I thought. No wonder, Queen Megumi isn't dead."
"Wait, what?!"
"Megumi is still alive!"
"Yup, but, my little sister got killed and your friend went missing. Lucky for you, I know where she is."
"Who are you?! Show yourself!"
Yuko was listening carefully. "Little sister." "Friend." "Missing.” And then the Kansai accent. She knew immediately.
"Yui?"
A young girl stepped out of the shadows, smiling.
"You sure are smart, Oshima."
Jurina jumped up in fear, but her eyes were burning in anger.
"Who are you? How do you know us?"
"Hey, now, don't worry, Matsui-san," she said. "Your friend, Atsuko, is safe. I can show you where she is, if you trust me."
"Tell us who you are first."
"Alright, if you say so. For starters, my name is Yokoyama Yui. I believe you know my younger sister, Paru."
"Paru got killed?"
"Let's just say, Atsuko's Sinner mode got out again. Anyways, she went to Earth, and I saw her go back to her home, but..."
"But…?"
Yui pulled out something in her pocket.
"I found this fall from the sky when she flew down." In between her fingers was a single white feather.
"It's a... a..."
"Shiroi Tenshi feather!" Everyone exclaimed.
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