Writer's Notebook

[Hans Bloodsmith]

"Guilty as charged." He answer simply with a shrug, a grin stretch his face before he felt something bumping into his leg. He look down only to see three pairs of big, watery, puppy dog eyes as Spot stare at him with a look of betrayal.
Bend down he give the Cerberus a stroke to each head before spoke.
"Sorry to leave you for a whole night buddy, Eris and i have a little..... something we must take care of in the bed." He then snap his finger and three strip of bacon pop out above Spots head, each their mouth snap at the meat as Zehn give him a little pat.
Standing up again he give back his attention to the other people's, only to see Casryth smug face, Liam mouthing 'Congratulation' and his sister looking at them like they are a piece of perfectly cooked meat.
"Explain, in detail." His sister victorious tone only make him shiver a bit.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"Not now, we have a battle to plan," Eris said blushing briget red.

"So..." Casryth said taking the hint. "What do we know so far?

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

Zehn expression turn serious as he clear his throat before spoke.
"Right, here what i can get from our local Wrath Demon memories."
He begin as he gently plop down cross legged onto the grass bellow.
"Our main enemy are Zalam Damis, a personafication of all Evil in the world, also known as Ahriman in Persian Mythology and Angra Mainyu in Zoroism." His face turn into a scowl.
"I don't really know what his plans main goal is, but somehow its involved you and Casryth, Mr. King." He put thoughtful expression for a moment.
''Its power and abilities are currently unknown except that its can ressurect and control other being from death. As shown by our confrontation with Satan, its also seems capable of even controlling higher demon class like me or Levi."
"And from what i can gather, its already have control over the deceased 72 Archdemon from the Arch Gorsia, including Behemoth...." He notes that Levi tightening her fist for a moment before continues take caring of Eliana.
"As for the demon, they are very very strong, with each have different unique sets of power, for example, Phenex have a complete control over fire magic while Duke Valefor can blend into shadow at will, though, i suspect they will be less powerful, since they can't really thinking on their own." Hes almost groan as he continue.
"No, what i'm really fear were if that Thing can also revive their Legion's. Each Archdukes have a control over an army of Demon, with each Legion made up from one hundred demon soldier....each Archdukes has command over around 30 Legion, so, uncounting the one that survivr the Great Heaven War. I say we deal with around 200.000 Demon army. Consist of Low, Mid and High ranked demon....." He put a reassuring smile at them.
"Now, you don't need to be worried...well much, a mere were practically a cannon fodder, barely stronger than an average soldier and with proper preparation we can weaken them using the sun and holy magic....just dont use it near us though."

 

[CordeliaCross]

"I had a thought about that, but you won't like it," Casryth said sadly. "The prophecy said the final part of the final battle has to be fought by Liam. I think we should bless his sword with holy magic and at the last moment of the battle shield ourselves from it, taking the demons under his control and luring them away. This will allow him to attack Zalam Damis. Then once he is dead, all demons under his control will snap out of it and have the choice to make their own decisions. This will be the best way for us to save Behemoth. But for this to work, when I tell you to run, you need to run so they follow you ," Casryth said sadly.

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

His frown deepened. "And let you fight on your own? What if something when wrong, Casryth?" He don't like where this is going, sure, on paper it sound like a pretty decent plan, but if there one thing he learn from all the war hes been partake in, is that you can't rely on one plan and Fate was a massive a hole.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"We have a plan for if something goes wrong, but this plan is the best way for us to all come out of this alive. Trust me, please," she said sadly. "I have seen all the possible ways this can go. This is our best chance to eliminate Zalam Damis without you all dying at the hands of holy magic too. I need you to swear that you will leave when the time comes, forcing the demons to follow you. They deserve just as much of a chance to be free as we do."

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

"You're too naive you know?" He ask rhetorically as give a glare at the grass bellow him, second chances, huh.
"Not all Demon are like me or Levi you know? Many of them were loyal to Lucifer and as despicable as the Legend is '' Hypocrite, his mind whispered to him as his fist tightened up.
"They're already dead Casryth! And it's supposed to stay like that! I can make an exception or two but if we didn't made them disappear after wards, the Heavens will take it as a proclamation of war! The last thing i need is fighting endlessly again those birdies again!" He have enough of battle in his life, he didn't need his new family to suffer like he already did. Taking a deep breaths, he give a half glare toward her.
"I swear I'll follow your plan, Casryth. But in return, I want you to let me do my job. I'll slaughter all my kind if that's mean keeping all of you save, just because I'm a 'good' Demon doesn't mean the rest are.''

 

[CordeliaCross]

"Don't you think I know that, Zehn. Not all demons are good. But all of them should get the chance to be good. Remember when we first met? You wanted to eat me and the dumb human villagers I accompanied to your home. But they were too naive to realize that the legends of your cave were real and I saw in you something so much more. I saw good and gave you the chance to embrace it. I will give them the same chance and should they chose not to accept I will strike them down. You have only known me for a short while, and yes, you have quickly become my family, but you have never seen me in a true battle, one like we face now. My fight is stronger than you know. But, make no mistake, I always give the opportunity for peace when it is possible," Casryth said angrily standing from her seat.

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

"You're a stubborn women, you know that?" He mutter through gritted teeth before a heavy sigh escaped his mouth.
"One chances. I give every last one of them one single chance." He began as his too standing up.
"If....If, one of them try anything harmful to anyone in this town after they've been freed.....then our deal was off, how about it?'' He finished before offer his hand in a handshake to her.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"No, I need you to promise you'll go no matter what. I need you, Levi, and Eris to help the town survive if anything happens to us. The people of this town are your mission, not me, not Liam," Casryth said refusing to budge. "I'm not pushing you away or refusing your help, I'm asking you to take care of the most important thing to us, our people and our families. "

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

Hes pretty sure that his molar will soon cracked by how his teeth grinding together.
"I... promise that we are gonna help this Town survive...if...if anything... happens to both of you...." He finally forced himself to take to oath, an oath that he hopes will never come to reality. Glancing at his sister, the demoness now have a distant solemn expression on her face, as she give a small smile to the baby in front of her.
Eris, who has been silent the entire time, take a hold of one of his hand before give it a gentle squeeze. A reassuring smile on her pretty face.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"I need you to promise Levi, you too Eris," Casryth spoke

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

There's goes his loop hole. The demon thought to himself, as Levi give her attention to their hostess. Her face was a mask of ice sculpture as she give her words to her.
".....I promise." The tone lack her usual michieviousness, only a cold monotone voice that he used to heard when they're younger.
"I promise, Cas." His Dhampire voice were a bit cracked as she give Casryth a sad smile, some unshed tears can be seen in her onyx eyes. Gently squeeze her hand, he can feels that she appreciate the little gesture.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"Thank you," Casryth said tiredly, sitting back down. Tears filled her eyes but they didn't dare spill. "Hormones," she mumbled.

"Dobby promises too," Dobby yelled running in. "I want to help too."

"Are you sure Dobby? You just came here, we don't want to force you to fight our fights. Your life is yours now," Liam spoke.

"May I fight too?" He asked Zehn as Minx, Spot and Nymeria came into the room and settled by their owners.

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

"Do you want to?" He asked back as the goblin nod his head furiously.
"Then do what you want, though i suggest you help the evacuation instead." Hes not sure that having the 3”7 feet tall goblin fight agains a horde of demon was a good idea. From what's he knew, their race were barely stronger than a child physically. But maybe he can make that up with his magic, untrained as it is.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"Liam, what if this is like it was with Elektra?" Casryth asked patting her stomach.

"I was wondering the same thing my love," he said with a smile, moving behind Casryth and hugging her around the waist, resting his hands on her stomach and his head on her shoulder.

"What do you two know that we dont?" Eris asked.

"When Cas, was pregnant with Elektra, she had special powers that only manifested because they were Elektra's. Not to mention Elektra protected Cas with a forcefield, making her invincible," Liam explained. Everyone looked shocked.

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

"Of course....because knowing her, even the baby would feels overprotective." He quip after a moment of silence. Yeah, her mother were somehow like to attract problems afterall, him being one of those problem.

 

[CordeliaCross]

"Stop it, you are not the problem," Casryth said looking at Zehn. "This would have come for us anyway. It was foretold. Only when the prophecies came across you weren't here to help, and you will be what helps us get through this. You and Levi," Casryth spoke. "Now stop worrying."

 

[Hans Bloodsmith]

"I'm not worried at all.." He said indignantly as his sister poke him on the side of the head.
"Sweating, unfocused eyes, a bit uncontrollable breathing and feets that seems can't stand still. Yup, you're definitely worrying right now." She said with a smirk as he give a glance bellow, turn out his left shoes has been tapping the ground unconsciously the whole time, making a patch of flattened grasses under it. Alright, maybe he's feels a biiit woried right now.
A gentle squeeze on his hand from Eris made him lost a bit of his nervousness.

 

[CordeliaCross]

Without thinking Casryth reached out toward the grass, her eyes turned a slight green and it grew back into place. "That was new," she said. Looking at her hands. She stepped over to the garden and touched a rose bush that barely began to bud. In moments the rose turned a deep red, and bloomed.