Intro
Eris: Aaron and I have fallen to Earth, but it looks so different than the last time I was here. It used to be a lovely place full of beautiful flowers, grasslands, animals, and all sorts of people, but now it's barren. Everything is destroyed and the plant life is dead or at least dying. From all the rubble it looks like there was a small town here. I'd like to look around some more, but I need to find Aaron. He should be nearby. There are some buildings still intact, I'll try looking in those. Such a shame, I bet this used to be a wonderful town.
Aaron: "AHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
Eris: "Aaron!"
Eris rushed towards the direction of Aaron's scream. Frantically looking through deserted houses, alleyways, and dark crevasses, she searched for Aaron. 'Where is he? I have to find him, he could be in danger. Aaron where are you?'
Aaron: "Hey Eris, over here!"
Aaron standing in front of an alley. Eris noticed his weapon was drawn, even though he shouldn't be able to summon it. At his feet was a demon's corpse and he held something red and squishy in his hand. Eris saw something further in the alley, but couldn't quite make it out.
Eris: "Aaron, don't run off like that. You had me worried."
Aaron: "Sorry, I'm just so excited to finally be able to see Earth after several millennia. I just couldn't contain myself."
Eris's face puzzled for a moment.
Eris:"Oh, I heard you scream? What happened, are you hurt?"
Aaron: "Huh, scream? I didn't hear anything. But look, I killed a demon and got his heart."
Eris: "What! Are you crazy. Going after a demon by yourself. Do you have a death wish. You could've gotten hurt."
Aaron: "Come on, have more faith in me. I can handle my own. Now let's go."
Eris: "Go where?"
Aaron: "We need to burry this right?"
Eris: "… Yeah. But, how did you know Dante asked us to do that?"
Aaron: "… Oh, uhhh, that was joke. Why does Dante want us to bury them?"
Eris: "I don't know, Angis didn't have time to say. All I know is that Dante asked Angis to tell us he wanted us to burry them. "
Aaron: "Oh I see. So, this Dante person…?"
Eris: "What about him?"
Aaron: "Who is Dante person again? I forgot, hehe."
Eris: "… You're joking, right? Dante, the former demon king, Lucifer?"
Aaron: *GASP! "Right, right, Lucifer."
Eris: "What's wrong with you? This is no time to be playing jokes Aaron."
Aaron: "Yeah, yeah, alright. I'll be more serious. Anyway, if Lucifer wants us to burry this then we should hurry. Come on, I know a good spot."
Aaron started nudging Eris towards a dark alley.
Eris: "Wait, what about the person on the ground? We should help them first."
Aaron: "What person? There wasn't anyone hurry when I got here."
Eris: "…What?"
Aaron handed Eris the heart and motioned for her to start burry it. She began digging a hole for the heart.
Eris: Aaron's acting a little weird, but then again when is he not? But it is a little odd that he decided to fight a demon without me. However, there was a person unconscious on the ground. Maybe they were in danger and he decided to defend them. Typical Aaron, he's always putting others first... he's always putting others first.
Eris halts her digging. She began feeling very uneasy. As if she was about to have a terrible realization.
Eris: Aaron pulled out the demon's heart. He wouldn't have done that unless he knew we needed it. And he forgot Dante's true name is Lucifer, the most feared demon king in history. Not to mention he didn't even notice the other person. And why did he refer to Dante as Lucifer?
Eris felt a dark aura looming over her.
Eris: "That's not Aaron!"
The heart disappeared from Eris's hands. She sharply turned around just to see a sword flying towards her throat.
Angel: "Too slow! Now Die!"
SSSSHICK!
Eris: "… What, I'm alive. How?"
Aaron: "*COUGH! Curse you, *gasp, you filthy angle!"
Eris looks up at Aaron and sees him impaled through the chest with a stake, coughing up blood. Aaron's face began to morph. His eyes turned black with hollow white pupils. His body turned lengthly and very skinny. Its skin turned pitch black, devoid of light itself. In the center of its body, instead of matter was a swirling white and black void. With the creature's transformation complete, Eris realized what it was.
Aaron: "I guess Angis was wrong, Void Angel's aren't that smart. You should've killed me when you had the chance. Now die!"
Aaron rips the stake out of the void angel's chest. The demon turns to strike Aaron, but was too slow. Aaron dodges and smashes the stake against its head. The demon crashed into a wall and Aaron proceeded to bludgeon it till it the stake was broken and the demon's face was deformed. Aaron collapsed to one knee and Eris rushes to his aid.
Eris: "Aaron, you're ok. I thought…"
*Flick
Eris: "Ow!"
Aaron: "You idiot, what were you thinking! Do you know how dangerous that was? I know you had to notice the girl unconscious on the ground! You know I would never leave someone in that state! You were too careless. You're lucky that thing just knocked me unconscious."
Eris: "I-I'm sorry. I should've noticed that something was wrong sooner."
Aaron: "Well, there's no point in yelling at you now. You're alive, that's all that matters to me."
Eris: *Sulk.
Aaron: "Don't give me that look. I'm sorry I snapped ok."
Eris: "No, you're right. I should've be more cautious. I'm sorry."
Aaron pet Eris on the head.
Aaron: "Don't worry about it. I shouldn't have let my guard down. Besides, I'm the one who drank the potion too early, so in a way this is my fault."
Eris: "Hmm. So, what's the plan now?"
Aaron: "First, we need to check on that girl. Make sure she's ok. Then you'll catch me up to speed on Angie's orders."
Eris: "So, I did see someone."
*Crackle
Eris: "Hmm?"
Eris looked down the dark alley.
Aaron: "What wrong?"
Eris: "It's nothing. Let's go."
Aaron and Eris revived the unconscious girl. She had a strange anppe and smelled. Her hair was bright grey with tinted black and she wore fur clothing. She smelled somewhat like a newborn kitten. Her nails were unusually long and very sharp. Her dialect was very unusual, slow and strange wording. Who or what is she?
Aaron: "Are you ok?"
Girl: "Neahhh! Ew! Hehehe!"
Aaron: "… What?"
Girl: *Sniff, sniff "You smell really good, really good. Just like an angel."
Aaron: "Oh... thanks, I guess."
Girl: "Welcome."
Eris: "What's your name?"
Neku: "I am Neku. You save me from vile demon, yes?. I am in your debt."
Aaron: "Glad to help. My name is Aaron and I'm an…"
Eris covers Aaron's mouth and pulls him away from Neku before he can say anymore.
Eris: *Whisper "What was that you were saying about being careful? You can't tell her why we're here. We don't know her."
Aaron: *Whisper. "Don't worry. Wasn't gonna tell her any of that. I was gonna ask is she had any information on Baren and Earth."
Neku: " Ask Neku anything."
Aaron and Eris get startled by Neku's abrupt response.
Neku: "Did Neku startle you. Funny, que que. Aaron saved Neku's life, so Neku's life is now Aaron's, prrrrrirk."
Eris: "You're flying, how? What are you?"
Neku: "You want answer? It'll cost one Sin."
Aaron: "What is a Sin?"
Neku: "A flower that bleeds red from blood of haunted dead. Holds great power, very rare. Now, Neku hungry. Need something to eat."
Aaron: "Well, where can we find these Sins?"
Neku: "Heee. In Red Water Springs about two epochs North of here."
Aaron: "Epoch?"
Neku: "Earth day in your tongue. Don't you know this, yes?
Aaron: "Well as you can guess, we're not from here. We travel a lot. Travelers if you will."
Neku: "Yes, traveled 150,000 hauls from the heavens. Down you went, but did not fly, why? Falling without wings must mean you are fallen angels. Hmmm, here to revive the old god perhaps?"
Eris: "Ok, I've heard enough. Aaron lets go, I don't trust her."
Neku: "Hieeee! You leave Neku alone? But fallen angel saved Neku. Hisss! You wish me gone?"
Aaron: *Whisper "Hold on, anyone could've seen us fall from Nirvana."
Eris: *Whisper "Yeah, but the fact she just so happened to be nearby and was attacked by a demon is suspicious. I don't trust her."
Neku: "No need for your trust, just Master's. You angels smell evil? Shoo?"
Eris: "I don't know, nor do I care. But the fact is we know nothing about you, and because of that you are a danger to us."
Neku: "Yawn. Neku is tired, bring me flower if you want questions answered."
Eris: "Yeah, no. Come on Aaron, we've got a job to do. Aaron?"
Aaron: "Hold on, I think we should look into this a little bit."
Eris: "You can't be serious!"
Aaron: "I am. If this flower, this Sin, grows from blood like Neku said then it's possible this blood comes from humans. We can't let it fall into the wrong hands, so for now I think we should work with Neku. Plus, Neku could have valuable information on our situation."
Neku: "Yes, Neku knows many things. Like, Sin does not use any blood, haunted blood. The flower feeds on blood of the miserable dead."
Eris: "But we don't know anything about this world, or Neku. She could be leading us into a trap."
Aaron: "I don't think so. If she wanted us dead, I think she's more than capable of doing it herself in our current condition."
Neku: "Master can ask Neku anything and get answer. It is she-devil who is angry and Neku not trust. She bring me the flower if she wants answer. Hissss!"
Aaron: "Wait, you're saying you'll answer all of my questions?"
Neku: "Si, but make quick. Neku is tired and very hungry. Need food." (Stomach rumbles).
Aaron: "Ok, then first question. Where can I get you something to eat?"
Eris: "We don't have time for this."
Aaron: *Ignore "So, where can I find you some food?"
Neku: "Neku eats all sorts of plants, animals, and minerals. Ones filled with strong aura are best. Aura is sucked out and refilled over time, then sucked out again. Neku must be careful not to damage vessels or else aura capacity is decreased. A Sin would be great, but Master's blood should suffice."
Eris: "NO! We are not doing that!"
Neku: "Nothing more than an guess. Don't pay no mind, prrrrrr."
Aaron: "Eris…"
Eris: "NO! We are not giving her any of our blood. She could be one of Baren's spies for all we know."
Aaron: "How can we be sure?"
Eris: "We can't, and that's why I'm not taking any chances."
Neku: "Well, maybe you can."
Aaron and Eris looked at Neku with confusion.
Neku: "Make a pact with Neku, Master. Make Neku your vassal and you the master, and Neku will obey your every wish. You're very caring and kind, so you I don't mind."
Eris: "Oh no, that will not happen."
Aaron: "Alright, let's do it."
Eris: "AARON!"
Aaron: "Why not. I don't think she's lying, and we need as many people as we can get anyway. And as of right now, we don't have the manpower nor options. I'm known to be a good judge of character, and I don't think Neku is a bad person. Besides, if her and I enter into a subservient contract then she has to do whatever I say without question."
Eris: "Geez, sometimes I just can't believe you. But, once you've made your mind up on something there's no changing it. If you really think Neku can be trusted, then I'll trust your judgement. But, know I'll be keeping a close eye on her, so don't make me regret this."
Aaron: "Thanks Eris. Alright Neku, let's get you something to eat."
Neku: "Aku! What's the food?"
Aaron: "Well, I'm not going to give you my blood, but I will give you some of my divine aura. But unfortunately, my divine aura resides in my divine weapon, which I can't summon on my own."
Neku: "Hnnhnn. Not on your own. Give me your hand."
Aaron reached out his hand to Neku. She gently held it as it began to glow and his sword began to form in his hand.
Aaron: "Woah, that's incredible! H-how are you doing that?"
Neku: "Spatial magic is specialty. Master of the void Neku is."
Aaron: "That's good to know. Alright Neku, go ahead and take as much as you need."
Neku: "Prrrrrirk! Thank you! Hold still, Master!"
Neku bit onto the sword. The power rushed through her body as her skin began to illuminate. Her appearance began to drastically change. Her hair changed from grey to a bright silver, her fur clothing acquired a shine to it, and she grew a pair of feline characteristics.
Neku: "YAHHHHH HUUH HUUH! This aura, feels incredible! KIYA!"
Aaron: "W-what are to you?"
Neku: "My true form. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Neku. Neku The Fortunate, hehe."
Eris: "The Fortunate, what does that mean?"
Neku: "It's the title given to me at birth by our queen. Most of my people are given one. She gives us our names depending on the future she sees for us. I was given this title because great fortune is to be my fate."
Aaron: "Ok, so why is it just now you are able to awaken your true form?"
Neku: "I've been living for many years on my own. It's been extremely difficult, especially because I'm a spirit."
Eris: "Wait, you're a spirit?"
Neku: "Yes. I've been wandering the plains for centuries, barely scraping by on what little food I could find. I couldn't sustain my true form, so I was forced to regressed to save energy. But, devolving tends to be dangerous for my kind. As you just saw, doing so makes us very weak. I wouldn't have regained my power if Aaron wasn't so kind. I thank you Aaron, truly. I am in your debt." *Bows head.
Aaron: "Happy to help. You can pay me back by answering some of my questions."
Neku: "I'll do more than that. Hold still. A gift for my Master."
Neku grabbed Aaron's face and pulled it close. She pressed her lips onto his. He felt a surge of power rush throughout his body, as if he was struck by lightning.
Aaron: "AHHHHHHHHHHH!"
Aaron cried out in pain. He collapsed to a knee, grasping his head.
Eris: "AARON! Get away from him!"
Eris knocked Neku to the ground and rushed to Aaron's defense.
Eris: "Aaron, are you ok?! I knew you couldn't be trusted."
Eris charged at Neku. Aaron grabbed her, pulling back.
Eris: "Aaron, are you… what?
Neku: "Transformation complete. Congratulations master."
Eris: "Transformation? What do you mean you…"
Aaron: "E-Eris. It's ok. I'm fine"
Aaron gripped his head as a sharp and agonizing pain rummaged through it. It was difficult to keep himself from collapsing.
Aaron: "My body feels like it's on fire... and my head feels like it's about to explode."
Eris: "What did you do to him? Explain now, Neku!"
Neku: "I gave Master a gift."
Eris: "Meaning what?"
Neku: "See for yourself, Master."
Neku picked up a piece of glass and held it infront of Aaron for him to see his reflection. Aaron looked at his reflection and was shocked by his appearance.
Neku: "See now?"
Aaron: "What did, you do to me?"
Neku: "This is my gift to you, Master. You're a Neko, Master."