TITLE    : Demonic Submission Ch. 08
STORYID  : demonic-submission-ch-08
SUMMARY  : She nearly gives in at the sight of the demonic gang-bang.
AUTHOR   : TheLastChaosLord@lit
DATE     : 2013-02-20
CATEGORY : group-sex-stories
FLAGS    : h
TAGS     : |gang-bang|orgy|facial|double penetration|blowjob|demon|bukkake|


Celestine couldn't help but marvel at the fact that her hand was completely healed already... What should have taken months to heal was repaired in minuets, and there wasn't even any scar or other indication that she had hurt herself at all. Truly she was impressed at the sheer scale of power a demon could bring to bear and wondered if they were all this capable. However she noticed as she looked forwards that Rena seemed to be almost bouncing lightly, as if delighted...



"What has you all bouncy Rena?" Celestine asked slightly amused. Rena's joy was almost infectious. 



Rena turned around in her seat and looked back to Celestine grinning happily. "It's Edmond. I'm really happy that I got to be the one who got to mark him and even happier because he suits me well as a servant. I like the clothes he makes and I enjoy being around him. Plus, it'll be easy for me to reward him if I think he deserves one... Or if I'm just horny." 



Celestine couldn't help but laugh at Rena's easy going outlook on the matter. Still, part of her was chilled by the fact that Rena had marked Edmond. It was another unsettling reminder that Rena was in fact a demon. "I imagine so. But I really don't think you should beat him so much... I mean that can't be healthy." Celestine responded. 



Rena shrugged, still grinning. "That's just it Celestine, he likes it! He doesn't admit it, but he does really like it! I mean I was getting him to eat me out, and then I strapped him and he jumped in excitement and pleasure, and ate me out all the more desperately and couldn't help but moan in delight. If you really need more proof, he came right after I strapped him." 



"Okay okay! Enough... I don't really need more description beyond that, thank you." Celestine was almost beat red. She knew that there were masochists out there, where pain brought them pleasure. But hearing about it, and seeing the person specifically, embarrassed her. 



"Oh come on Celestine!" Rena whined. "If I can't talk to you about this who can I talk to? This is what girl friends do right? Gossip and share about their lovers or any trysts they may have had?" 



Celestine could tell that Rena was honestly asking her and she supposed it was true. Her friends on the outside often gossiped about a recent lay or fuck and compared notes. She also realized she was largely left out of those conversations... "Uh... I suppose you're right. But I am not exactly the greatest person to talk to about this. It isn't like I have a lot of examples to compare to or have a lover to talk about." 



Rena giggled before responding under her breath. "You don't have one yet you mean."



Celestine frowned having not heard most of it. "Pardon?"



"Oh nothing." Rena said grinning all the way. But she quickly changed the topic to avoid further scrutiny. "But hey, have you thought about what your decision is going to be?" 



Celestine cocked her head confused. "Uh... what are you talking about Rena?" She looked to Tristan who only gave her a slight shrug. He didn't know what she meant either. 



Rena gave a sigh and head drooped in frustration. "I swear, you mortals never seem to be able to hold a grudge. Fine, I'll remind you. With the chef, that sloth demon, remember? How she tried to kill you. Ringing any bells?" 



Celestine suddenly recalled all at once and her hand went to over her heart to make sure it was still running normally. The sloth demon had nearly shut down her whole system, without even so much as lifting a finger... However as she remembered she felt an almost palpable cloud of hate emanating from Tristan. Both Celestine and Rena looked to him warily and Rena could only squeak out an "Oops..." 



Tristan took a long moment and got himself steadied again before speaking, though both of them could tell he was keeping his voice under control. "That stupid fool, Damn her... She couldn't just leave it well enough alone..." 



Claude spoke up from the driver's seat. "If I may my lord, it isn't actually all that surprising. Sloth demons are notorious for their ability to shrug of even the direst insult with apathy. Yet if you can somehow get them to do more work then is absolutely necessary, their fits of vengeance can be almost legendary. Though I had hoped the Chef would have let it lie."



Rena spoke up. "I'm fairly sure she was trying to kill Celestine with her powers. Out of all the spheres sloth is the most subtle when used to simply shut down a body... No injuries, no poisons to detect, it just looks like a natural untimely death to most. Right?" 



Claude nodded. "Indeed that is true. To mortals it just seems odd and strange, but to demons it's a calling card. Still, she is not the only sloth demon within our walls, so it would be difficult to pin it to her specifically. Regardless of that, I'm surprised she would act at all. She had to know that even if we had no proof we would act against her." 



Rena shrugged unsure before glancing to Tristan, who seemed to be deep in thought. Regardless Rena looked back to Celestine who had thus far just been listening. "So, what do you think? You want me to kill her or not? It isn't like you have to watch or anything, but you need to make up your mind. Personally I would kill her... she could have a lot of opportunities to kill you if you don't... poison your food, plant traps in your bed or room, hell she could just run into you alone in a hall and smash you into a bloody paste that would only half soak into the carpets..."



Celestine looked to Rena and frowned. "Thank you for that visceral and detailed image..." Looking to Claude and Tristan she found that all of them were looking to her and expecting a reply... "Isn't there another way? Can't we just... I don't know... fire her? And I don't mean with literal fire... I mean just kick her out." 



"No, we couldn't." Claude began. "She knows about you and the mansion in general. It is rare for a demon to leave a lord service without actually being released, and that only occurs when it is earned. If we did so now, it would look like our lord was weak, and didn't punish those who wronged him... This would invite outside powers to try and force their desires upon him. Obviously we cannot allow that to happen. So we either allow her to live, while staying in our service while simply punishing her, or murder her and take no risk at all that she may retaliate against you." 



Celestine worried at the hem of her dress, mind spinning round and round. She didn't want to be responsible for the death of anyone, but she knew that if she didn't, it could be her own life on the line... "...Fine..." Celestine finally managed, looking down not able to meet any of their eyes. "Do it... Kill her." 



Eventually she dared to look up, and to Tristan first. He was looking back to her, an impressed look to him. Apparently he was pleased that she took this route. Looking to Claude, she could see his eyes in the rearview mirror and he seemed proud of her and her choice. Looking away she dreaded looking to Rena... Yes she considered the small demoness her friend... but Celestine could feel Rena's desire for murder and destruction... Slowly looking at Rena, she found the small demoness smiling wickedly, white teeth exposed, and the purple glow emanating from her eyes. Rena wasn't looking to Celestine... she was just looking out into space, but Celestine could see that Rena was imagining how she was going to kill the sloth demon... And part of her knew immediately that it wasn't going to be quick or painless...



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Celestine didn't even realize they had pulled up until Rena had opened the backseat door for her. Celestine took a moment to snap out of it but she got out and looked about. Immediately she had to keep her jaw from dropping. It was almost like she had gone back in time, and was standing before some ancient granite gateway, with two stone towers flanking the entrance of the grounds and the stairs that led up... beyond these finely crafted marvels she saw a stone walkway, raised fully ten feet off the ground, covered by a large stone ceiling which was held up by wide stone columns which allowed a full view of the world beyond them. 



"Don't look too impressed." Tristan said slightly amused at her reaction. "Most of these are fabricated to simply look like ancient Greek architecture. Some of it is real, but the majority of it isn't, not yet anyway. Lady Lavanna has been adding bit by bit to the grounds actual granite and real stone. She says that it'll last longer." Tristan shrugged and smiled lightly as they progressed up the stairs. Celestine meanwhile felt like they had gone back in time, Claude and Rena standing out badly in the ancient looking grounds. Still when the reached the top of the stairs several attendants seemed to be waiting for them and bowed to Tristan and the others. Each of them was wearing a simple Robe that was similar in style to Tristan's but lighter and slightly covered more. They also bore no actual armor, though she did notice that these men were armed with short blades strapped to their hips. 



Once up on the walkway Celestine looked out beyond the columns and saw water ponds and gardens, each looked well cared for. Yet she also noticed the grounds for this place were not as large as Tristan's and bore little decoration beyond the buildings themselves. However the clapping of shoes on stone drew her attention forwards and saw that someone was coming towards them, flanked by two more men, similarly dressed to the ones at the gates. 



Claude spoke up in a whisper to her before the newcomer was within ear shot. "Keep to the left of our lord, and just a little back. Do not speak unless spoken to, or if Lord Durial gives you permission. I know its belittling, but it is for your safety." Celestine looked to him but nodded regardless. As much as she didn't like the idea... she wasn't stupid or suicidal. They had warned her again and again, that other demons could be vicious and ruthless, and often easily offended. Celestine quickly fell into step where she was supposed to be, and found Rena flanking her slightly and was just ahead of her, though still behind Tristan. She also noticed that Rena had changed how she was walking... Before she took light and almost girly steps, but now her stride was firm and balanced, as if ready to jump to someone's defense. 



Her attentions were drawn away though as the newcomer approached with what appeared to be guards. Celestine was fairly certain it was a she, but given that Celestine could see none of her actual features it was hard to tell... The woman who came forwards was covered from head to toe in purple robes, finely embroidered with gold and silver. The sleeves were long enough to obscure her hands, and the hem of the robe was low enough to hide her feet. The only thing that gave her away as being a woman was the fact that she had breasts. Not large by any means, but still noticeable enough. Finally, and perhaps most oddly, was the mask she wore...It was finely engraved gold, and was in the shape of a bland feminine face. It had a frock that covered all hair and only two holes for the eyes to see through, though from outside they appeared dark and empty... 



The newcomer's voice came out, and it added to Celestine's assumption that this person was female. Her voice was soft, and to Celestine's ear, sounded as if she was always whispering, despite being loud enough to hear easily. "Lord Durial, welcome to my humble abode!" The woman bowed slightly and then looked up again. "I am happy to see you are well, and if I may be so bold, in such high fashion as well." 



Tristan offered his arm to her as he spoke. "It is good to see you again Lady Lavanna, and I must applaud your own choice in garb. I always thought purple would suit you well. And I see you are enjoying the mask I had made for you. It does fit well I hope?" Celestine was surprised to hear that Tristan was actually genuinely curious and concerned if the mask fit or not. Odd to hear it from him... 



"Indeed my lord it does. I had some minor alterations made for the straps to hold it in place but otherwise it was perfect. But please come inside and enjoy my home. I've had some food prepared for you and your aides, should you desire it. If you prefer anything specific, simply let me know and I shall have it prepared for you." Celestine watched as this Lavanna woman spoke, and was startled to see that she reached out and took Tristan's hand. While Celestine couldn't see Lavanna's hand, it was clear that Lavanna was about to loop her own arm with his, much like Celestine could have any time Tristan offered his arm to her... An annoying shot of jealousy ran through Celestine, and immediately she tried to stomp it out. Unfortunately that was all it took...



Lavanna went completely rigid for a moment, which everyone noticed immediately. The guards especially moved to put their hands on their weapons, despite the look to their faces saying that told they knew they didn't stand a chance if they faced any of them... However they relaxed when Lavanna slowly turned towards Celestine, having let go of Tristan's arm. "Oh... oh my... W-... What is this my lord? What gem have you found that enraptures my eyes so?" Lavanna's voice came out almost shuddering in delight and excitement... Taking a single step towards Celestine her arms began to reach out. Celestine steeled herself, and held her ground however. Part of her knew that fleeing would only reflect badly on Tristan...



"This is Celestine." Tristan began to explain, watching warily. "She is my guest at the moment, and I've deemed her appropriate to be at my side." That part Celestine didn't understand. Why did he need to explain that? But the question was brushed aside when Lavanna's obscured hands continued to stretch out towards her... 



"So... beautiful. Dazzling and perfect... Oh... if only I had her..." Celestine could hear the envy dripping off Lavanna's words now, and part of her realized that she was in danger... Rena slipped in front of Celestine, not obscuring Lavanna's view entirely, but making it known that she was there. Lavanna dragged her gaze away from Celestine and looked to Rena, chuckling lightly. "Indeed you must be prized... to have so mighty a Guardian... It is good to see you again Rena... You are much more... controlled compared to when we last met." Lavanna didn't wait for a reply... but instead looked back to Celestine. 



It was then that Celestine was able to see into the eyes of the mask, and what was behind them confused her... Where Lavanna's eyes were, there appeared to be some sort of... fractal glass... or... No. It was like her eyes were that of an insect... not large and bulbous, but like she had compound eyes where they were made up of thousands of tiny plates... The thought of it immediately sent a chill down Celestine's spine and it was a battle not to back away. 



Lavanna took another step forwards, and Celestine could see Rena beginning to tense up to attack, but Lavanna stopped dead cold when Tristan put his hand on one of her arms. Lavanna looked to Tristan startled and listened as he spoke. "She is <i>my </i>guest Lavanna... You may look... but not touch." 



Lavanna nodded after she seemed to compose herself. "Of course my lord, I would never dream of trying to take anything from you." Lavanna explained. "She must be very special, for you to treat her so well. As I recall, you usually break them down within a few hours. Yet you given her a fine dress and brought her with you... I also speculate you have begun educating her, along with having given her the first mark. Special indeed." Lavanna's voice had become calm again, and apparently she had reared herself in. But Celestine was aware of what caused this, even without it being explained... She had become jealous for a moment... envious. Lady Lavanna was a demon of envy... it wasn't surprising she could sense it in others... She would have to be careful around this demoness. 



Lady Lavanna led them into the main house of the estate and Celestine tried not to stare at the unique architecture. The place had tall ceilings, and a sense of openness was created by the standing columns that held the roof up while still not being part of the walls. They soon found themselves in a chamber that looked almost like a small theater. In the center of the room there was a pit of sorts large enough for several people. Outside the pit were elevated rings where a person could sit or even lounge back. Most of the area was covered in pillows and soft looking rugs. Trays were set out with food and just at the sight of them; Celestine realized she was hungry again. It had only been about four hours since she had breakfast, but given how little she had eaten before, and the marginal size of her breakfast to begin with, she wasn't surprised. 



As they sat Celestine began to pick at the food, doing her best not to simply stuff her face. All the while she paid close attention to what was being said between Lavanna and Tristan. Claude seemed to be in the same process but Rena simply lay back on the pillows and lounged. At first the majority of what went on was small talk; Tristan asking how her accounts were going, how she was doing in terms of help and servants. By and large it sounded like Lavanna was doing well, despite the fact that she didn't have many powerful or exceptionally strong demons under her. Instead she had a wide range of 'whisperers' as she referred to them, mortal spies and confidants that stretched into every avenue of the mortal world. Further, from how she was describing it, she also had demonic spies as well, within the holds of other nobles, though she did not name any one of them. 



Celestine also noticed the presence of another demon within the room... Somehow she knew he was one, just by looking at him, and she knew he was trouble. He was tall, almost as tall as Claude, who literally dwarfed everyone else in their group. However unlike Claude, this man was not appealing to the eyes. It wasn't that he was ugly; it was that his face was always seemed to be a half step away from being tightened into a scowl. He was heavily muscled and had long strong looking fingers... Just glancing at him Celestine began to fear what it might be like with those hands around her neck... He struck her as the strangling sort... He also didn't wear clothes that matched the location. Instead he wore a long heavy leather jacket that covered him entirely, despite the warmth of the room and the fact that it was stretched tight over his shoulders and arms. 



As they spoke however Celestine noticed that several more demons began to enter the chamber as well, all of which were armed in a variety of blades, axes or spears and small pieces of armor. Even at a glance Celestine could tell that they were all trained fighters, and all were healthy and strong. She could also tell that the weapons they wielded were not dulled in the slightest... Lavanna seemed to take notice as well and spoke off topic. "My lord, perhaps you would enjoy some entertainment? These young wrath demons have come to me to pledge themselves to me. I've yet to test their abilities or accept their offer of service and was wondering if a contest of sorts would be useful in determining their value. Would you agree?" 



Tristan seemed to only take notice of them when Lavanna spoke about it, but Celestine saw that as soon as the word "contest" was mentioned, Rena sat bolt upright and was looking at the demons in the pit, and was grinning happily with mischief in her eyes. "My lord, could I mayb-" Rena began, but was quickly cut off.



"No." Tristan replied slightly amused to Rena. 



"... But I co-" Rena tried again. 



"The answer is still no." Tristan replied grinning wider. Meanwhile the demons in the pit lined up and Celestine realized they were all male...

<hr pg="2" />"But why not?" Rena whined lightly, clearly frustrated.



Tristan, Lavanna, and Claude all chuckled, though Celestine didn't understand why until Tristan spoke. "Because my dear Rena, they wouldn't last more then a few minuets against you, perhaps a bit longer if you retained your human guise but little more then that. These demons are young, and while they may have seen actual combat at some point in their lives, against something like you, they would be but wheat against the scythe." Celestine listened and began to wonder exactly how powerful Rena was... She could see Rena taking on two or three or perhaps even four at once. But there were twenty demons in the ring all armed. Rena nodded gently showing her understanding. But she still crossed her arms and pouted a little bit. Tristan only smiled and shook his head before leaning in whispering into her ear. Celestine was close enough to hear as Tristan whispered that he would try and get Rena a battle today, before he gave her a light kiss on the cheek. Rena looked like she didn't know if she should swoon or bounce with joy... 



Celestine could tell the warriors inside the pit were less then pleased about what they were hearing. Apparently they thought they could take on Rena... But Tristan ignored them and turned to Lavanna. "I would agree Lavanna. One-on-one duals... To yielding or death I would say is appropriate yes? The losers will be expelled from your service and the victors shall claim their place amongst your warriors." 



"Half will stay? Hum... more then I expected, but I will concede to your wisdom my lord." Lavanna nodded but added something to the rules. "However one will need to be the leader of my new guard..." She turned to the wrath demons. "The greatest warrior, as determined by us shall have the right to consume three souls of their choosing from those who lose their battles. He will then become the captain of my guard. Do you agree?" Celestine sat horrified at what she was hearing. They were going to engage in blood sport... with real weapons, for the entertainment of those watching? What was worse, the greatest of the demons would be allowed to consume several of his companions... Celestine expected outrage from the ones below, but instead she saw that they were elated as they roared out their agreement. 



"Additionally... a further prize." Tristan added, and everyone's eyes went to him as he took his time. "I shall offer up a demoness of lust, from my employment and she will open herself up to the strongest warrior, and please him in any way he desires for a full day." Tristan looked to Claude who pulled out a cell phone and began to make calls. Lavanna nodded her agreement and the demons within the pit almost went wild in excitement. Celestine meanwhile sat stupefied. The concept that these creatures were okay with the idea that half of them may end up dead in the next few hours was mind boggling... What was worse, Tristan was going to essentially put one of those sworn to him up as a prize... to be a sex toy even if it was for just one night. 



Celestine looked to Rena and saw she was excited by this as well. "Rena..." Celestine called to get her attention before whispering her questions. "Is... is this normal, this... fucking blood sport?" 



Rena cocked her head lightly and smiled amused. "Yea it is. Its great isn't it? The young are given a chance to prove themselves and win honor and prestige! Never mind the fact that they'll grow stronger because of this!" 



"But... they could die for crying out loud! Isn't there a better way of doing this? One that doesn't require dying? Or the giving of a woman to a man like a bonus prize?!" Celestine hissed out, trying to be quite. She didn't want to offend Tristan or Lavanna, though they both seemed interested in the fights which were getting ready to go.



Rena simply shrugged. "Maybe there is, but this way is the easiest way, and the most fun. You have to understand that when demons are young, they don't value their own lives very much. They have nothing to call their own and can barely scrape by a living without the protection of a more powerful demon. All that matters to most young demons is gaining status and power. Once you have a measure of those, you start being worried about staying alive to hold onto it. The more powerful you get, the more you have to lose, so the less reckless you are. Besides, battle for us wrath demons is glorious. Without it we would go crazy with boredom. Beyond that, out of all the spheres, wrath demons reproduce the most prolifically. Unlike with the other spheres, wrath demons usually create multiple children when they reproduce with other demons, and they are almost all universally wrath demons."



Celestine didn't understand what Rena was trying to tell her about reproduction or anything but she got the gist of the social aspect for wrath demons. "But... what about the demoness that will be given over to the strongest demon to be used as he wants? What if she doesn't want to?" 



Rena almost burst out laughing at that. "Oh please. She will love it. She will be a demon of lust after all and she gets to mate with a strong warrior. Admittedly is just a young blood now, but once he is made the greatest of Lady Lavanna's guards, he'll have the status to be worth humping with. Hell, if they like each other enough she may even let him impregnate her to bear his offspring. If she does so, she will get some status out of it because she bore a strong demon's children." Rena explained and Celestine could only gape at the words as they came. Rena seeing Celestine's horror sighed and added. "It isn't likely that even a quarter of these guys will die Celestine. Demons are tough, and pretty hard to kill. Plus it looks like these guys are part of a group or something. They probably don't want to kill each other so they may hold back a killing blow." 



Celestine simply shook her head for a moment before speaking up again. "The ways demons work... is fucking insane... But at least they won't be <i>trying </i>to kill each other... Though it sounds like if the circumstance was slightly different they would be... Demons who actually aim to kill each other must be real monsters and freaks..." Celestine said out of hand. However she noticed the sudden hurt look on Rena's features. "... What... what is it?" Celestine asked clearly confused. 



Rena turned away slightly, looking back to the pit. She didn't respond for a while but when she did Celestine realized she made a mistake. "I... used to fight in the pits a lot. I butchered many other demons and more then a few mortals..." 



Celestine blinked once or twice as she processed the information... but when it clicked she desperately tried to repair the damage she had done. "Rena... I didn't mean you..." She tried to reach out a hand to place on Rena's shoulder but Rena brushed it away firmly. 



"Careful Celestine... wouldn't want the freak to lose control and gobble you up." Rena's voice was cold. Celestine knew she had upset Rena... It wasn't that Rena was even angry at Celestine... it was that she was hurt. And Celestine knew it too, which only made it worse... Angry she could handle... but hurt was a whole different struggle. Celestine glanced to Tristan or Claude for assistance, but they were busy talking to each other and didn't notice Celestine's situation... Besides, even if they did, could they help? Probably not... Celestine resigned herself to the fact that she fucked up... and looked to the pit and watched as the warriors lined themselves up...



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It took well over an hour for things to get organized. Bouts were planned, as well as midterm entertainments. Celestine wasn't surprised to see that more then a little betting was taking place, and that the hall had filled up some with more of Lavanna's servants. Most of them were garbed in similar fashions though some different then others. More and more food was brought out for both their group and other spectators. Celestine didn't miss that many of Lavanna's servants paid homage to her when they entered as well as Tristan, though none came overly close. Rena was still sulking and ignoring Celestine's attempts to apologize though. 



Celestine also noticed the demon off skulking in the shadows of the room, his dark overcoat not helping him stay subtle. Still, he made no move to approach or pay any homage at all. If anything, Celestine wondered if he was spying himself... The prize of this little tourney had arrived as well. Claude had explained that she was a succubus, and one of several that worked for Tristan. Celestine watched as the succubus paraded herself in front of the wrath demons and saw as they got worked up into a fury as she stripped for them and played with herself. Turns out the demoness was using her true form too... Celestine was surprised to see that she fit the classical view of what a succubus was... A whip like tail, short horns and a pair of bat like wings. She was beautiful... even in her demonic form... Celestine could also tell that the succubus was sizing up the males... and had a hungry look to her. 



Meanwhile the wrath demons had changed... and Celestine had to fight not to simply dive behind Tristan in fright as they did. They were still all largely humanoid however there appeared to be several distinct types. Each was still roughly humanoid, but that was where the relations ended. Some had become hulking brutes, covered in thick hard looking hide and heavy bony crests over their foreheads. Others were smaller, but were agile looking and had long barbed whip like tails or bore impaling horns coming from their foreheads. Some looked largely human, except for the spins and thick bone like plating that poked out from under their skin... Some even had bone spikes that extended from their forearms, and looked like they could stab and slice with equal ability. 



However there was one that Celestine seemed to notice over the others. Unlike the others, he was one of a kind, and he also looked the least human when transformed. His knees were reversed, and almost wolf like. Down his spine a set of spiky fins flared with each breath. His arms had become longer and while still corded with muscle, he was not so heavily set as to be slowed down by it. Most notably though were the changes to his skull... The back of his head had stretched out and up, and two great skin covered horns has poked out of his temples and stretched back along the sides of his elongated skull. Eyes black as pitch and a long darting tongue that reminded Celestine of a Snake...



However it didn't take long for the conflicts to begin... Celestine could almost feel the waves of anger and rage that poured out of the pit. Rena almost basked in it, like it was the warm rays of the sun beating down on her. Celestine however found it slightly unnerving at first. However, true to Rena's word, the first combat did not end in the death of one of the demons. Both fought very hard however, and the victor was hardly in better shape then the one who lost. Still, Celestine could see the wounds on both already beginning to close and knit together. 



By the time the second combat started however, Celestine began to notice she was feeling something akin to excitement. Seeing them fight was... impressive. At times it was hard for her to follow the first battle. She knew she should find it unsettling, but it was a lot like watching boxing... or Mixed Martial Arts... While she wasn't normally a fan of such things, she often had to watch it because her friends were. Odd, given that she was the one who had any actual training when it came to fighting. However her excitement died suddenly when both demons ended up losing their weapons, and one combatant pounced on the other before tearing his chest open and began to pull out vital organs... What had been shouts goading the warriors on, erupted into roars of cheering and applause from the demons. Even Rena was leaning forwards and cheering, as if happy to see a fatality... 



It was brutal... and savage, but Celestine realized that it was just part of their culture... It wasn't entirely unlike the Romans and their gladiators... did they aim to kill? No. But that didn't mean they didn't aim to win... Did she find it detestable? Yes... but part of her rationalized that it was demons killing demons... and what was wrong with that? She didn't begin cheering with the rest, but she didn't look away either... 



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By the final round, the pit was washed in gore and blood. Yet despite that only one more demon had died during the battles, though it had been a spectacular decapitation. A war hammer had connected with the side of the demons head with enough force to make it almost detonate, and sprayed some of the lowest level seating with gore... Celestine had nearly vomited at the sight of it, but she managed to force her food back down... However despite that each battle seemed to draw Celestine in more and more. Soon she was almost on the edge of her cushion along side Tristan, talking about each fight after it was finished. Tristan had tried to make several bets with Lavanna often after talking about the fighters with Celestine, but the lady of this house chose to decline. Though Celestine suspected it was because Lavanna agreed with all of her choices to win... 



The final round involved a hulking beast of a demon, covered in thick bone like plating, who wielded a great cleaver like blade. The majority of his body was covered in his thick armor and bore many spikes and vicious barbs. His combatant was the one of a kind demon... who pulled his blade from its scabbard. Immediately upon seeing it the whole crowd murmured in confusion, as the blade looked warped, burnt and quite brittle looking... Still, the demon wielding it didn't seem to mind or care, as he leaned over and lapped at the puddles of blood with his long tongue... 



Just as the battle was to begin, he dragged the ragged edge of his blade across his chest, creating a bloody wound that doused the blade... When he pulled it away however, the blood seemed to ignite the blade itself in a coat of black fire... Celestine heard Tristan as he spoke, surprise on his lips. "A Cruenta Flamma demon... impressive and rare." 



Yet it seemed that the armored brute was not impressed, and attacked with bellowing rage. The great cleaver was swung wildly over and over and forced his opponent back until he was up against the wall. That wasn't to say that the giant took no damage... the smaller demon struck several times at the giants belly, leaving great gouges in the bony armor, though he never managed to break through. It wasn't until the giant swung his blade down in an attempt to chop his foe in half that the smaller demon seemed to have any chance at all. Darting aside the cleaver imbedded itself into the wall deeply, leaving the giant open as he tried to turn towards the smaller demon... Unfortunately, this merely left him open, and the blazing blade stabbed into the larger demon's now weakened belly... 



Staggering back the giant didn't seem overly fazed at first... but soon the flames from the sword seemed to spread inside the demon, until the black licks of fire were pouring from its eyes and mouth, and from every gap in its armor... The victor stepped forwards and held out his hand, and the black flames seemed to leap into it before coalescing into a sphere of power. Celestine knew the demon held his opponents soul in his hand, and watched as he consumed it... 



The whole chamber had gone quite... and every eye turned to Lavanna... This demon had assumed he was the strongest... and already began to dine on souls... Looking up to meet her gaze he stood his ground, unwilling to back down at the moment. Lavanna looked to Tristan and he shrugged before grinning. Lavanna even looked to Rena who only nodded lightly, some of her gloom having lifted. "My servants and warriors, your champion stands before you!" Lavanna declared to those assembled. Celestine could hear the roars of adulation from the crowd of servants and even his fellow bloodied warriors as it reverberated within the chamber... Celestine couldn't watch though, as those that lost their duals stepped forwards, almost as if they wished to be consumed... But even as she covered her ears she couldn't block out the sound of their souls burning away...



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It took about half an hour before the ruckus was over, and really it had only been forced to stop because the succubus glided into the pit and threw herself at the champion. Tristan chuckled as he watched the young succubus literally wrap herself around the now more powerful demon. She latched onto his lips with her own and the crowd went quite only for a moment before the cheers changed from applause of his skill, to calls for him to take her and hard. Tristan could see that they were busy invading each other's mouths with their tongues and after several long moments the succubus pulled back. However it seems the champion's long tongue was deep into her mouth and likely down her throat some. He slowly pulled it out and she held herself back for all to see the erotic display as she sucked firmly on the invading appendage until it finally popped free of her soft lips. Her tongue reached out to meet his and flick against it lightly for all to see as many of the servants and demons began to succumb to her influence. 



Tristan smiled lightly, knowing this was going to happen. The succubus was using her powers on the demon she was about to couple with, but everyone watching would be affected to if they were not careful. The only issue was, that young demons were not known for their care, and even as he looked about, several of the servants began move about anxiously, as males tried to hide their erections, and females tried to hide the dampness between their legs and the poking of their nipples through their clothes. Glancing over to Claude, Tristan could only shrug as the demon of pride saw what was happening as well and shielded himself appropriately. 



Looking to Rena and Celestine, Tristan found Rena fidgeting lightly, but it was also apparent she knew what was happening. She was simply choosing not to guard herself against the effects of the succubus. Celestine meanwhile seemed only a little flushed, and was showing no discomfort at all. Not surprising really. Celestine's ability to resist the powers of demons seemed to be growing, at least when defending against affects not aimed directly at her. Though if what Rena said about the sloth demon was true, then her defenses could be growing across the board... 



However whatever her defense was, it didn't shut out what she saw with her eyes. Tristan continued to observe her as he saw that she seemed to hum and haw about looking away... but each time she was about to, the pair in the center of the ring would do something to draw back her attention. Looking down to the pit again Tristan saw the Succubus beginning to strip the demon of his armor and clothing. Undoing buckles with nothing more then her teeth or a flip of her tail... Even from here, with the cat calls and hoots of encouragement, Tristan could still see her lips moving and hear the words she uttered to the newly crowned champion. 



"Anything you wish, great warrior. Ask me anything and I shall do it. I will worship your cock with my lips if that is what you desire, or spread my cheeks and open my tight ass to your invading cock. Even share me with your companions if it pleases you. Please, just tell me you wish to conquer me like you did the battlefield and pierce me with your sword. I do not think I could live if I was claimed by anyone but you first..." Tristan felt amusement at her words. She could have been speaking gibberish and her silk like voice still would have still enticed him into hardness. But with understanding came even greater drive, as she pulled the last buckle open and let his armored kilt fall to the ground. As soon as it passed his crotch his cock sprang up and poked against her face and she cried out in joy at the sight of it before beginning to nuzzle it with her cheeks. Her eyes never left his as she purred below him waiting for his demands. He was fairly well endowed for a wrath demon, slightly longer then an average human but quite thick. He would stretch her out well, even if he didn't reach as deep as some could. Too often wrath demons were actually less substantial then a healthy mortal male, due to their overly muscled bodies. 

<hr pg="3" />Tristan knew she was plying her powers against him and was happy that the succubus would be rewarded by a large male organ. He was also impressed by her suggestion that the champion share her with his new warriors... To most it would appear as an action of supplication, but to Tristan, he knew she was likely putting the idea into the wrath demons head, and then using her powers to make it more desirable. Regardless the Wrath demon took her by the head and demanded she open her mouth for him. She was quick to comply and draped her tongue out as she panted for him, looking desperate and hungry for his meat stick... 



Tristan heard Celestine gasp as the wrath demon forcibly stuffed his cock into the succubus's mouth, forcing the demoness to stretch her lips wide to accommodate the thick cock. Once in, the demon didn't take his time at all, but instead simply began to thrust in and out of her mouth as deeply as he could. His head lulled back and he bellowed out his pleasure as he continued at the quick pace. Tristan could hear the succubus moaning around his cock as she let him keep his grip on her head and fuck her face almost viciously. Tristan could see the sheen of sweat that coated both of them as the Wrath demon worked hard and the demoness accepted his manhood while moaning for more. The succubus lifted her hands to his ass and ran her nails lightly down his butt and thighs, trying to stimulate him more. 



Celestine let out a slight whimper however as she spotted that the succubus's pussy began to ooze down her thighs as her arousal grew. Lust demons often used sex as a weapon and with deadly efficiency no less; but more then that, they simply loved a good fuck. So it was no surprise when the wrath demon pulled out of the succubus's mouth that she began to beg for even more harsh treatment. 



"Oh please, fuck me! Bend me over and strike deep into me! Please! I burn for you and my tight pussy quivers for the feeling of your scalding cock invading it! I will do anything you desire, but please don't leave me feeling empty like this! Break me if you must, but I need you to fulfill this need that burns in my cunny!" The wrath demon was clearly startled by her words as the spilled from her puffy lips. Her eyes wide and desperate for him as strings of spit mixed with his pre-cum hung from her lips to his now dripping cock. By the time she was done begging the streamers of fluid had broken and dangled against her skin. "I am your prize for the night, Please make it I night I will never forget! Ruin me for all other men, and make me dream of you each night filling me once more with your thick cock!" 



The champion didn't take a moment longer to respond to her whimpering begging and quickly pushed her down before roaring at her. "Ass in the air you cock hungry slut!" His voice was low and demanding, but Tristan could hear the desperation riding under it as well. The succubus had done her job well, and now he needed to stab his cock into a woman's cunt. The succubus could simply deny him it and play with him, but it was clear that she wanted it as much as he did... However Tristan saw that the succubus was drawing it out, and clearly enjoying being tossed about some. She didn't get her bottom up quickly enough for the wrath demon, and he grasped her by the tail and pulled her up the rest of the way, making her squeak in delight. She looked about as she panted with her face low to the wet floor, and all around her she saw the victors of the duals all around her, hands around their erect cocks as they slid up and down slowly. She moaned uncontrollably as she saw their glistening dicks beginning to bead pre-cum just at the sight of her, presenting herself like a cat in heat to their new champion...



All thoughts were blown out of her mind however when she felt his strong hands take her by the hips and felt him stab into her with a single powerful grunting thrust, forcing her harder down into the ground and making her erect nipples grind against the floor delectably. It was enough to force her breath out of her as it dug as deeply as his cock could. "<i>Mhnn</i>!" She took a quick breath as he withdrew but he quickly stabbed into her again, forcing the breath out of her again... Each thrust was like a jolt of electricity through her body and made her head spin. But soon even that disappeared as he began to fuck her in earnest. Each thrust forcing a grunt from his lips and a lustful moan from hers. 



"<i>Mhnn! Mhnn! Mhnn! Mhnn! Mhnnnn!!</i>" Was all the Demoness could manage in terms of speech for several minuets. Each moan accompanied the lewd and wet sounds of his cock pounding into her wet snatch. She could feel her wetness running down her legs and was fairly certain she was dripping with each thrust as he pussy gripped and tried to milk him for all he was worth. She could feel that pulling out was becoming even more challenging for him as her pussy squeezed tighter and tighter. Soon he couldn't pull out and had to stop inside her for a moment. 



It gave her a long enough moment to speak up, even with her face against the ground. She looked back over her shoulder and purred out, voice dripping with lust. "Yes! Please more great warrior! Split me in twain with your great blade! I can feel myself melting around you, and its soooo good!" He met her eyes but stayed still for a moment not wanting to risk ending this too quickly. However she had different plans... As he tried to catch his breath he suddenly felt the walls of her pussy pulsing around him, literally stroking him inside her with and almost iron grip as the spasms fluttered up and down. "Please," she gasped out. "I need it!" 



The champion's voice came out roughly as he barely maintained control of himself. "You said you would do anything, so I demand that you bear my children. If you do this, I shall give us both the satisfaction we want!" 



"YES!" The succubus cried out. "Pour yourself into me and I'll bear you many strong young! But please hurry! I'm begging you please! I'll die if I don't feel your burning semen marking my hungry womb soon! Please!" 



Celestine listened to her desperate words and felt herself stirring all the more. She tried to resist but there was something about the succubus's desperate begging that struck a very horny nerve within her. She couldn't help but squirm and lean forwards as if that would help her see even more of them connected through the Wrath demons' thick cock. She couldn't help it as her legs rubbed against each other against her bidding, stimulating her already damp pussy. It was all she could do to not dip her hand into her already easily accessible dress and just start fingering herself as she watched the show in front of her... Part of her was begging for them to get on with it while imaging what it would be like to feel a man cum deep inside her... 



The wrath demon didn't waste any more time once the succubus agreed, and grasped her hips hard enough to leave bruises later before pulling back against her gripping cunt and stabbing in again. This elicited a sharp shriek of pleasure from the succubus and the sound alone made many of those watching writhe as cocks jumped or pussies gush... Over and over again the Wrath demon withdrew only to stab in again, almost lifting the succubus off her knees. The more forceful thrusts created a new sensation that was added to the succubus's plethora of existing stimulation. She could feel his heavy ball sack swinging up and slapping her erect clit with each thrust. The contact sent her eyes rolling back as she began to teeter on the edge of her climax. All that ran through her mind was how good it would feel when all the churning hot cum inside those heavy orbs blasted against the walls of her insides. 



"All... Most... There!" The champion grunted out as a low rumbling growl echoed from his chest... The succubus took it as a sign and looped her tail behind him, before probing his anus and surprising him with the pleasure of the sudden invasion. He didn't even have time to realize what was happening before he howled out and his world became white and his cum erupted within her as he reached his climax. Simultaneously the Succubus arched her back almost lifting herself off the ground as she felt his cock cream burst out of his hot dick and sprayed her insides. Her mouth opened in a silent scream as her eyes rolled back as she felt the ecstasy of a rippling orgasm rip through her. 



However it wasn't just their cries of pleasure that echoed in the room. Out in the seating areas a single gasping yelp could be heard rip its way free from Celestine's lips as she almost leaped at the jolt of pleasure that tore through her. When she landed along side Rena, Celestine snapped her gaze back to Tristan, who had ever so gently, ran his fingers along her bared demonic mark, trying to provoke Celestine to climax as well, just from watching the coupling of the two demons. Celestine glared icily at Tristan, even as her pussy was melted. She hadn't reached climax, but the surprise was enough to nearly send her flying over the edge... nearly.



"Bastard!" she hissed sharply though still quietly as she panted out. "Wh- why would you do that!?" 



"Because, seeing you squirm as you couldn't help but watch them fuck like animals was more then I could take..." His voice was low and she could feel it invading her senses and began to kick her desires up. However he shrugged gently and looked back to the pit, making Celestine do the same... Being so close to Rena however Celestine noticed first that the small demoness was largely in the same boat she was...



When Celestine looked back her breath caught for several long moments... Within the pit the Wrath demon had flipped the succubus over so he could see her euphoric face... But he had yet to pull out, apparently her grip not letting him pull away. "Not yet," The Succubus breathed out. "I can still feel your seed inside me... if you pull out some will spill out!" She brushed her finger tips over her belly and sighed as she squirmed in pleasure... But soon her hands pulled away and the champion pulled back, before popping out of her completely. Looking down and watching, Celestine could see white fluid begin to leak from the succubus, though none touched the ground. She used her fingers to scoop up anything that oozed out and licked them clean... However her attention was dragged back to the Wrath demon as he stood naked and covered in a sheen of sweet. 



"I have laid my seed within you, and it has quickened within you... Now that you have satisfied me..." he looked up to his men as he paused. "You will satisfy my warriors..." 



Celestine's jaw dropped and expected that despite her words, the succubus would object... Any sane woman would object to being thrown to the wolves to be gang banged... But again Celestine was astounded to see that the Succubus simply sat up and looked up to the ring of demons before smiling seductively. "I will." She said; her voice low and haunting. "I will satisfy all your warriors, and buy their loyalty to you with my flesh." She looked down to their exposed cocks as hands slowly jerked off, many of them having already stripped away their pants. "Take your hands off those delicious dicks. Use me to cum instead! But, I only have so many holes now don't I? Who wants to fuck them first before they get all full of cum?" 



Celestine whimpered to herself as she watched the nine other male demons pounce on the succubus. It took some shuffling and pushing, but in moments Celestine could hear the succubus's cries of pleasure and see as two of the demons impaled themselves within her pussy and ass before they began to pump in an out of her. One of the wrath demons was on his back with the succubus on top, while another was behind her driving his cock up her ass from behind. Another of the wrath demons stepped forwards and held his cock in front of her face, and the succubus greedily wrapped her lips around him and began bobbing up and down. Her noisy sucking was audible even from afar. Two more stepped up from each side of her and began to press the tips of their rigid cocks into her hard nipples and soft breasts. Immediately the succubus wrapped her hands around the base of their cocks and began to stroke them in quick short strokes as her nipples rubbed against the heads of their cocks, smearing their pre-cum over her tits. 



Celestine's attention was dragged away when she heard Rena moan lightly. Looking to her she saw that the small demoness was probably in even worse shape then Celestine was... Looking to Tristan she was annoyed to see that he was watching everything with a calm grace that he always seemed to have as he took a sip of the drink that was brought to him. Somehow, the sight of that only seemed to make Celestine feel more desperate for satisfaction, and before she could stop it, images of him pulling her hips down to meet his thrusting cock as it ground down deep inside her invaded her mind. Shaking the images off, Celestine quickly looked away. Claude at least had the decency to have to look away from the gang-bang to keep himself from popping a tent. A groan from Rena brought Celestine's attention back to her however and she saw the frustration on her face. 



Celestine, hoping to mend some bridges, moved a bit closer to Rena and spoke. "I... uh Rena... look if you are... well you know... I could maybe help give you some relief?" Celestine felt herself go beat red as she asked the question. It sounded far less awkward and desperate when she ran the question through her head before asking... She also realized too late that it was because she was half hoping Rena would help her out too... Unfortunately Rena simply gave Celestine the cold shoulder and turned her back to Celestine, leaving them both simmering with want... 



Celestine's attention was drawn back to the gang-bang when she heard one of the wrath demons bellow out... Looking closer she saw the demon that the succubus was sucking off was grunting over and over. The succubus pulled back and opened her mouth wide and hung out her tongue moaning for his cum as the wrath demon began to pump his cock quick and hard with his hand. Within seconds spurts of white cum came from his cock and began to paint the succubus's face. The first two streams hit her tongue but after that his aim become random and poured several lines of cock cream across her pretty face and cheeks. This seemed to set of a chain reaction in the other demons that were busy fucking the succubus. 



The first to seem to go off was the one who was buried in her ass, as he grabbed her hips tightly and thrust as deeply as he could. "Oh fuck yes!" the succubus cried out, cum still oozing down her beautiful face. "Fill my tight ass with your hot 'n' heavy cum!" The wrath demon roared out and arched his back and the succubus screamed at the top of her lungs. "Oh YES! It's filling me! It's ssooo Hot! Oh <i>FUCK!</i>" The wrath demon pulled out of her tight ass and stroked himself a few times, forcing the last of his load all over the succubus's luscious ass before he pulled back to observe his handy work. She looked over her shoulder and thanked him as she was still being plowed deeply in her pussy, before turning back to the two in front of her that she was jacking off against her tits. 



"<i>Please</i>... won't you two come all over me? <i>Please</i>? I need to feel your man juice <i>smeared all over my tits</i>." Her voice came out low and almost frantic, forcing Celestine to catch her own hand before she started dipping her fingers into her damp pussy and masturbating... The succubus continued to speak as they began to grunt trying to hold themselves back as she rubbed the cocks against her chest. "I can see your heavy balls pulling up... You two are about to cum aren't you? Please hurry, I need to feel your cum all over my skin... Please mark me, and show everyone that you got to be the ones who came all over this <i>wanton slut of a succubus!" 



Her words quickly set them off simultaneously and as they began to burst she pulled back and aimed their cocks at her breasts. Quickly white lines of demonic seed drew themselves over her ample bosom before beginning to ooze down her erotic body, the white lines creating an obvious contrast from her tanned body. "Oh thank you!" she cried out as she pumped them more, forcing more spurts to splash against her naked flesh. "I love it! Thank you for painting me in your hot sperm! Its so thick, it barley oozes at all!" she said with a giggle. Looking to their cocks she pulled them closer before dipping her mouth down to catch the hanging dribbles of cum with her tongue and then engulfing both cocks in her mouth at once and sucking all the juices away with a loud pop before letting them go and focusing on the lucky one who had held out the longest as he drove up into her pussy.



"Oh I'm glad you are the last one." She said smiling down at him. "Stay still, and let me ride you until you pour your hot cum all out." With that the succubus began to lift and drop her hips quickly while rolling them forward and back. With no other demons surrounding her, Celestine could see every drop of cum that had adorned her flesh. Each bounce made her breasts bob heavily, making the man cream slide down her body. However, the demoness was surprised when the demon beneath her grabbed her and pushed her onto her back before stabbing his cock into her pussy in earnest. 



"Fuck Yes! I love your tight cunt!" the wrath demon hollered as the succubus held her legs open and wide for him as he plowed into her. However as he came closer to his orgasm she pushed him away and made him pop out of her pussy...giving a perfect view of the pussy he was just slamming into. She smiled up to him and spoke. 



"Then you'll love this too..." She said as her tail coiled around his cock and began to stroke him furiously while the tip of her tail began rubbing the under side of his bulbous mushroom head. The wrath demon's head rolled back and was made silent by the intense pleasure as his seed spent itself over her pussy and lower stomach... Once he was spent her tail uncoiled itself and collected the last dribble hanging from his dick before bringing it up to her mouth for her to lick off in an erotic display for the whole crowd. 



Celestine watched, a thin veneer of sweat clinging to her skin. She could feel her nipples and clit were erect and brushed against the fabric of her clothes. The sight of the succubus was making her mind swim in erotic fantasies that came against her will. But then she spoke up, voice low and wanting, coming from within as so Celestine couldn't block it out. 



Don't you wish we were down there?



"No!" Celestine hissed to herself trying to think of things that would unsettle her instead of arouse her... Anything at all that would force the images out of her head. However it seemed her imagination was against her at the moment...



Imagine us, on our knees surrounded by men masturbating at the sight of our naked and nubile flesh, completely vulnerable as they are about to take advantage of us. 



"Damn it stop!" Celestine begged against her own invasive thoughts as her heartbeat began to roar in her own ears. "Just stop it! Please!" 



The feel of their cock sauce as it pours on us after spurting from their thick dicks! Imagine it, getting everywhere. On our faces, and all over our breasts... down our ass crack and coating our lovely pink pussy! 



Celestine was shaking now in restraint. Trying to stop what inevitably came...



And then he would walk up to us... take us by our hair and pull our head back...making us look in his eyes... 



Celestine saw it in her mind... saw Tristan stepping up to her naked form covered in the cum of others... she could almost feel his grip pulling her head back and could feel her mouth opening.

</i><hr pg="4" />Before taking his long thick cock and driving it between our lips, and pouring his delicious seed into our mouth. 



Celestine whimpered in resisted delight as she could actually taste it... And despite herself she loved it... She could almost feel it as she thought his seed flowing into her mouth... It was intoxicating... addictive... irresistible. And even though she knew it was just her imagination, she wanted more...



Celestine looked down to the pit and saw the succubus there, signaling the other four warriors to step up and take their turn... She found that she couldn't look away as they began to plug her ass and pussy once again... but unlike before she was taking turns sucking the remaining two cocks, moaning in delight. It dawned on Celestine then that if she spent one more second here... watching this... she would go mad... Celestine dragged her attention away and turned before beginning to get up. She took care not to turn towards Tristan... for the sight of him now with her waking eyes would shatter her resolve and shake loose her sense of real and imaginary. Instead she tried to remember Vic... and the promise she made on his memory. Soon she found herself on her feet, scampering drunkenly away down some dimly lit hall. The pulsing that seemed to come from her pussy nearly making her loose her feet several times... Celestine didn't stop even after she couldn't hear the cries of pleasure that came from the demons...



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Tristan looked to Celestine as she began to shake violently and he immediately forgot the delectable scene taking place in the pit. He was about to ask her what was wrong when she started mumbling to herself incoherently. Tristan could feel the waves of lust literally billowing off her and it was almost enough to stun him from the suddenness of it. Shaking it off, and suppressing his imagination at what she could be thinking about, Tristan reached to take her shoulder, but she slide up and away from his hand just as he was about to reach her. Tristan watched still confused and stunned into inaction as Celestine drunkenly wandered away as quickly as she seemed able. The shaking hadn't stopped before he lost sight of her down a dim hallway. However it seems Tristan wasn't the only one who noticed Celestine's departure... Rena was looking down the hall after Celestine as well and turned to Tristan when she felt his gaze on her. 



It took a moment but Rena pouted and then looked back to the pit, trying to ignore Celestine's absence. But after long moments of feeling her master's gaze boring into her she sighed defeated and looked to him, head caste down, and waiting for him to speak. 



"You are not planning on going after her?" His voice was low so that only she may hear, but it wasn't damning... 



"I don't wanna. She... She called me a freak master... I don't know why... but it hurt me... it still hurts... but I don't know why! I've never cared what most people have thought of me before, so why now? I am not a freak! I'm a perfectly normal Wrath demon! ...Well ... other then being female that is..." Rena peeked up at Tristan hoping to avoid a scolding and was relieved when none came. 



"Rena... You are young and have almost no experience with mortals so it is not surprising that you don't understand. What you were describing when she asked what was going on is something that most mortals largely banned world wide centuries ago. To her, at first glance it would seem to be barbaric and monstrous."



"But!... I've seen mortals fight on the TV, and I've even been to those underground fighting things... sure people don't die very often, but they beat the living shit out of each other... And... compared to demons, mortals are much more fragile! How is it that they are any better?" Rena tried to reason, clearly not understanding and obviously flustered.



"They are not... but then there is a reason why the underground fights are underground. By the mortals own laws they are illegal. The ones you see on Television have judges that stop the fights if they become too intense or life threatening. Plus, you have to remember that unlike demons, mortals are ill equipped to kill each other. Even well trained fighters would have a hard time killing one another with their bare hands in a controlled environment with rules and boundaries. Compared to our ways, where it is not uncommon for a demon or two to die, to mortals, a single death can bring sweeping changes to prevent another death from happening. I know it is somewhat hypocritical of them Rena, but Mortals are far from perfect."



Rena frowned and crossed her arms looking away. "... That doesn't change that she called me a freak." 



Tristan sighed. This was not the normal sort of education he gave Rena. The sad thing was, a mortal would actually be better suited for educating her then Tristan, given he was a demon himself. "Rena... she didn't know. If she had known she wouldn't have said what she did. Indeed she probably wouldn't have thought it. She tried to apologize, but you were stubborn and didn't want to hear it. You've never told her of your past, likely because you know it would frighten her. But you don't want to frighten her... You wanted her to be your friend so you kept it from her... Has that since changed? Or do you no longer wish to consider her a friend?" Tristan asked calmly, though he knew the answer already. He just needed Rena to think about it.



He could see her thinking about it as her face scrunched as she tried to resolve her own conflicts. It was hard for Wrath demons to forgive, given that their natural rage tended to long held grudges... But Rena was hardly normal. Eventually she spoke. "I... I don't think I want that to change... I still want her to be my friend." Rena looked to Tristan sheepishly, clearly concerned that he was going to look down on her for such a sentimental outlook. However he only smiled lightly and nodded gently.



"I see. Well then... I suppose that settles that. You'll need to tell her that you've forgiven her for what she said. Though from what we saw, I think there may be something going on with her..."



Rena looked to the hall Celestine disappeared down and then back to Tristan. "I'll go find her, and make sure she's all right. I don't know what's wrong, but maybe I can help." Again her voice was unsure, and she looked to Tristan to see if this was the appropriate course of action, having no idea herself. She knew what she wanted to do, but often what she wanted to do ended in a gory mess for others... So she had since learned that in cases she wasn't sure, it was appropriate to check with Claude or Tristan...



Tristan nodded gently as if in understanding. "I see. Well you better hurry. Neither of you know your way around this place and I don't want you getting lost or anything." 



Rena smiled lightly and got to her feet and peeled off after Celestine, literally leaping over anyone who got in her way. Seeing her almost fly like that reminded Tristan of how nimble Rena really was and how the normal height of ceilings restricted her at home... However once she was out of sight he spoke up. "It is just like you to listen in isn't it?" 



Claude smiled, and put away his tablet as he refocused his attention towards his lord. He had heard everything of course... but then it wasn't him Lord Durial was talking to... Glancing over his shoulder, Claude saw Lady Lavanna come out of the shadows from behind one of the many pillars, before bowing her head to Tristan though he didn't look back to her. "As always, you are aware of everything going on around you, Lord Durial. How long has it been since I've been able to sneak up on you?" Lavanna asked with a playful tone. However Claude had to repress a chuckle at her words as he knew the answer to that question. 



"Alas I must tell you that you never were able to sneak up on me my lady..." Tristan turned his head enough to look over his shoulder to Lavanna. "... I merely let you think that during your time in service in my house. Though I must admit you've gotten better at it..." 



Lavanna didn't reply for a long moment... clearly not sure if Tristan was lying to her or not. However, she did slide down to sit along side him before turning her gaze towards the pit, using the gang bang as an excuse to stall. However when she spoke again she simply chose a different subject, choosing not to comment on Tristan's words. "Will your mortal be alright? She didn't seem to be enjoying the entertainment. Odd for one of your guests."



Tristan shrugged gently. "If only that were the case. If anything I believe she was enjoying it too much... But enough on her Lady Lavanna, I'd rather you didn't poke your nose into concerns about her. So long as your people respect my mark there shouldn't be an issue."



Lavanna nodded gently. "Indeed my people won't touch her. However... he may."



Tristan looked to Lavanna slightly annoyed. "You will have to be more specific..."



Lavanna looked back to Tristan and he could almost feel her smiling behind her mask. Secrets and lies... that was Lavanna's business, and for her, business was always good. However Tristan didn't enjoy being led along like this... Still she spoke. "Well... as I'm sure your acute senses noticed... there was a demon within this chamber since before we entered... He stood out as he didn't bear the garb of my people. He wore a black leather overcoat and was well built. Very tall... almost as tall as Mr. Claude." Lavanna left it open for Tristan to voice whether or not he saw the man she described. But more notably, she was making him wait...



Tristan sighed in irritation but nodded. "Yes I noticed him. What is the issue with him? Why would he make any move against Celestine?" 



"Well... you see that gentleman is a mercenary... a demon for hire you could say. In terms of rank within the hierarchy he is a lower noble, really just below me in standing. He has been gaining power over recent years at a startling rate in both his personal power and within the court. Even faster then when you began your rise to glory. His name is-"



"Odeon... His name is Arapahos Odeon..." Tristan finished for her. A low grumble of frustration came from Tristan as he leaned back into the pillows, no longer interested with the scene in the pit, even as succubus cried out in ecstasy once again... Tristan knew the name but not a face to put to it... now he did. "How have you been paying him Lavanna? What does he want from you?" 



Tristan was certain she smiling under her mask even as he asked the question. "Why Lord Durial, I'm surprised you would ask... He asks for the only thing any demon ever asks of me... He wants knowledge..." 



"Enough stalling Lavanna." Tristan demanded, having had enough of her games. "I know he wanted information. I want to know who he wanted to know about and what he wanted to know."



Lavanna was a bit stunned by Tristan's sudden demands. Usually he played her games for much longer... Even if someone like Odeon was in the mix he wouldn't rush things... Still, she thought it best not to upset him further. "He wanted to know about several nobles Lord Durial... I want to point out that while he never inquired about yourself, he always inquired about lesser nobles sworn to your service. Mr. Claude and Rena were on the top of his list..." 



"And you of course told him after he rendered services to you." Tristan said simply. 



"Of course." Lavanna replied. "He never seemed to be making a direct move against you, and therefore I haven't pushed the boundaries of my oath to you. Indeed I am going above and beyond my call by sharing this information with you freely." She was almost chipper in her explanation. 



Claude spoke up though, less then pleasantly. "The fact that if he hurts those other minor nobles, it would help your own position within the court, didn't factor in at all either, did it? Without them you grow in standing due to association with Lord Durial." 



Lavanna looked to Claude and she chuckled lowly. "I've always liked you Claude... You always catch on so quickly..." 



Tristan leaned back and pondered what this meant... It looked a great deal like someone had hired Odeon to gather information for an attack against Tristan's allies, and thereby weaken him within the courts... Tristan had a list of demons that would have it out for him; unfortunately the list wasn't exactly short. He didn't make a lot of friends amongst the upper crust of demons as he rose up the echelons himself. Unlike most that rise up, he didn't pander to the upper ranks to gain his power. Instead he tore it away from those who were already loosing their grip on what they held, and made allies from the young and less established demons. Something normally unheard of amongst the nobility...



So who was out to get him this time? 



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