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Zeru understood and translated mentally.

Diablo, getting the message, chuckled a little bit. "Sure, you can be my bride. Where do you want to get married?" he asked, playing along with, what he thought, was a game. He picked her up in his arms in a bridal cradle and gently rocked her in his arms. "And when?" he asked, adding to the child's imaginative version of a marriage. She had to choose decoration and a dress... he was going to have fun playing along with her.

Phebe's eyes looked wide eyed and happy that Diablo wanted her to be his bride. She sensed something as though it were make believe, but it was something she wanted to be real. She jumped out of his arms closed her eyes tight, giving the impression that she wanted everyone to do the same. When they all opened their eyes, Phebe looked quite a bit older, old enough to actually be his bride. Looking at Diablo with a devilish look in her eyes, "Am I more suitable to be your bride now..?" It was clear that this was her demonic side---which may have been more or less influenced by the atmosphere--most likely a way to adapt without using much power.

Sera's eyes were wide with worry.. Had something gone wrong with when she and Darius sped up her age just enough to be able to defend herself, if they weren't able to--but it should have stopped when Sera gave birth to her---but it hadn't.. Phebe had reached the age of 4 almost instantly after birth and now, in a devilish and devious form, she looked to be at least 19 years of age.. Sera really wished for Darius to be with her now--she wasn't sure how to call out to Phebe in this form.. Phebe's devilish nature actually terrified her--though she wasn't afraid of devils.....and she certainly shouldn't be afraid of her own daughter---she was more afraid of what was happening and the unknowing...

"Do not think I am a child in this form. I am far from it as you can feel..." Phebe had taken Diablo's hand and put it on her chest. "Do I feel like a child..?" After a few moments Phebe pulled away from him, looking rather uninterested, and seemingly testing Diablo, "You can not handle me.."

Eris appeared right after Phebe had pulled away, almost as if it were timed--though it actually hadn't been planned on Eris or Phebe's part. Quite amused, "Ooh more emim and a Seraphim.." Seeing that Luci was clearly not up to giving orders, Eris smirked, and only just loud enough for only Diablo, Phebe and Zeru to hear.. "I like this one.." She said looking at Phebe.. "I bet she will be fun to play with..."

Eris looked quite unhappy that Diablo snubbed her for the emim. And before anyone else could stop it, Eris pulled Phebe away and left with a slightly pissed tone, "I won't let you have anyone else until you can have me. I'll take her for my own where you can't see.." and with that Eris disappeared with Phebe.. though Luci hadn't allowed her to leave--she had granted her to be able to move about the realm with ease of teleporting..

Sera looked extremely distressed and though she wanted to stop her daughter from being defiled in such a manner, she didn't have the power to stop it--and that terrified her more.. Darius.. Where are you..? Even though he wasn't there, she hoped he'd hear her and somehow stop the events before her of their daughter..

Eris returned with Phebe, who looked rather pissed at the interruption, after Diablo left and was far enough. "I will say this once and only once. If not for my binding vow to protect Luci's special guests I would have ravaged her on my own. This emim girl should be kept under a close eye--in her devilish form, she may need to be under lock and key if your thinking of her 'chastity'" Eris clearly thought it was pointless, but she said it out of a promise towards Luci.

Phebe didn't even glare at Eris for interrupting.. Actually she had a 'I don't care but whatever' look on her face..

Eris then disappeared only to reappear near Diablo, with a strong lustful look. Mentally she spoke to him.. Malus is watching my every move--he can not see you, but if I am not careful, he will destroy us both before you can accomplish that.. As for the other woman.. You can have her when you have me.. I won't allow it any other way..

Anfang showed no signs that Hazel had contacted him mentally and only continued to wait for Luci to awake ignoring the events happening behind him. That thing... It was one of my first children. In fact it was my sixth creation. My first and only attempt at a perfect lifeform, obviously it failed horribly. Once it discovered its powers it quickly absorbed its siblings and began to attack Earth. When it began to gain to much power I locked it away, sadly it had already stolen the last of my remaining children from me. Anfang sighed slightly and continued to stare blankly As for your question as to how many have been taken by Legion, with Silver's addition, the count is up to three hundred and sixteen souls confined within him. Before you ask not all of them are my creations some, are humans who had special powers. Also, Silver was the first of the Angel, Devil families he has absorbed. I did not create the Angels and Devils till after his being sealed away. I know that you are going to ask me how to free those trapped within him, but as far as I have experienced there is no way. I still regret creating him, and now, not killing him when I had the power. Anfang turned slightly and looked out of the corner of his eye at Hazel. If there is a way to free those souls, I think she has the willpower to find it Anfang thought to himself.

Zeru saw the look and nodded. He would take care of the girl. He felt no repulsion from her, but actually felt an attraction to her. Not a lover's attraction though... something new to him. He felt like he needed to talk to her, to teach her how to be a devil, without being devilish. He hugged Sera gently for a moment and then whispered, "I promise. No matter how long it takes me, or how much it wears me out. You will have your daughter and husband back to you. I swear to you.... You asked for help... I'm here to help," he promised and reassured. He then released her slowly to ease away from it. Then he walked to Phebe. "So, is the child still in there, or... what?" he asked, trying to understand the change, before he changed it.

Eris did not look up nor did she change the look on her face. Even though he can not reach me, he is still able to destroy me. I may be devious but this is one thing I can not deviate from, that is why you must go after him first..