Marriage allegation chapter 13

By the Fujoshi, a.k.a Otaku no baka

Here's the second part. I thank sm_candy once again for betaing this.

Notes: LO is Comic LO, which as you know is a loli-con magazine. Every book Amaimon buys are actual magazines, including the one that AOE is published in. Tankobon or Tank is an independent book you can buy in Japan. Like a graphic novel. Taiko drums are those massive Japanese drums that they have in festivals.

Iburi-gakko, which means "smoked and pickled things," are usually smoked and pickled Japanese vegetables. Mostly daikon, they are a specialty in Akita.

If I own AOE I would make a spin off with Amaimon already to go with the Yukio one.

Amaimon wasn't amazed with his brother in a sour mood the next day along with that red head female.

They split up into groups, Mephisto with some of the boys, Shura with the girls, and Yukio with his brother and the rest. The Earth king felt like he had the short end of the stick being with his aniue, the weird kid with the puppet, as well as that short bald monk.

The festival wasn't until later on tonight so Mephisto suggested that they 'immerse themselves in the culture of Akita.' To Amaimon that meant being tortured.

They went to a few shrines, saw some buildings, and shopped around. Amaimon put his nail to his lips and tried to withhold agonizing over the boredom. He was glad that Mephisto at least stopped at a local book store, the weird kid mocking the teacher inside.

While his brother distracted and restraining himself from throwing his precious student into Gehenna's gate, Amaimon snuck off to the manga section. He glanced at the titles, brows in thought. "Ah." He picked up a copy of Young Ace and Jump Square, the only satisfaction he would get on this short excursion.

"Amaimon." The demon froze at Mephisto's dry voice near his ear. "Goofing off I see."

He turned his head and didn't miss a beat, not intimidated by a hung over time lord. "They have LO here for you aniue."

Mephisto made a face and Amaimon didn't feel bad about dealing with the repercussions; he wasn't protecting Takara. No he wanted to strike out and badger his brother more. The time lord twisted his mouth so badly that the Earth King used all of his willpower to not laugh straight out at him.

Amaimon barely winced when Mephisto pulled him by the ear painfully to whisper. "I will deal with your outlandish behavior later."

When the older demon walked away mumbling did the Earth King break out in chuckles, going to the counter to pay for his manga.

The rest of the afternoon was mediocre, with only a few more stops during the excursion before going back to the inn.

Amaimon sat in his shared room reading Young Ace in only a pair of hobgoblin pattern boxers and a blue shirt, engrossed in the serialization. Luck was on his side and Mephisto didn't punish him too harshly due to being half hung over. The Time lord only gave him a lecture and restricted him to their room with his magic.

'The point of this trip was to bring me to the festival and enrich myself as aniue said so why am I here?' Amaimon scuffed to himself.

He pulled the magazine away from his face and put it to the side; closed tactfully and preciously. He had a massive amount of magazines, tankobon, and novels at his brother's mansion and despite what his aniue said about 'destroying things,' he treated books with intensive care. Amaimon loved literature since he could remember.

Amaimon jumped to his feet with a 'whoop,' balancing on one toe. He steadied himself and paced over to the closet, opening the screen door and rummaging inside.

He pulled out from his bag the yukata he brought for the festival. It wasn't the same one he bought from Hokkaido or the one his brother forced him into with the animal print. No this one he had crafted specifically in Gehenna. It was green and blue slashes, with tones of black on the sleeves as well as the slash belt. Leaves and vine like patterns wrapped around the sleeves and went up to the shoulders. The dark hues seemed to shine as it was reflected from the luminous light.

The colors reminded him of Shiemi and a memory from his past, before the society order of demons etched into his mind and lifestyle. He shook his head of silly notions and started to strip.

Most of his wounds were healed already except for the slash on his chest, which still ached. 'I will have to deal with that later.' He blew out a puff of air and put on the outfit along with the accessories, tying the obi slash last.

The sleeves were longer than he expected but it wasn't a big deal as he waved them around. His clawed fingers flexed under them before he walked back to the closet and pulled out a pair of get sandals. They were simple; made with hollyleaf cherry wood and a green threaded strap.

"Finished." He put his hands next to the Kinchaku bag on his waist and pondered on a method to get out. The only way to cancel out aniue's magic would be to use his brother's own. Amaimon went back to the closet once more and found the infinity key given to him ages ago.

"What is aniue planning?" His brother wasn't stupid so he must have been absent minded on purpose. Or maybe due to being hung over he simply forgot/didn't care that Amaimon got out?

The Earth King wasn't going to neglect a gift in a goblin's mouth so he used the infinity key, watching it hover and spark in his hand as it interacted with the time space magic around his shared room. It cancelled out the field and fell back into his palm.

Amaimon used it again, putting it into the bathroom lock and thinking about the festival before vanishing.

"Are you ok?"

Paku asked in concern towards Shiemi. The blond girl blinked once before laughing nervously.

"I'm fine just thinking too hard!"

"That doesn't happen too often."

"Izumo!"

The three girls were at the Kanto festival wearing yukata. Paku had on a bright yellow and orange one with sun and star patterns. A black night sky star pattern obi was around her waist. Izumo on the other hand had a dark red and black yukata, the collar patterns of grey. Dead fall leaves trickled down the robe along with branches and vines. Her normally raven hair was pulled into a tight high bun.

Shiemi had on a black on white yukata with various flower patterns. The girl said it reminded her of Gehenna so that's why she picked it. The other two girls were surprised since the blond Tamer would normally have on flashy colorful earth tones. Lilies, Aster plants, and Carnations were some of the flowers that were noticeable. The herbologist had her blond hair tied up into two loose braids resting on her collar.

"You told me you would try to treat Shiemi better after what happened!" Paku lectured to her friend, who only gave her a huff. "Today is the festival so we should have fun!"

The girls went to the booths, playing various games and trying out different kinds of foods. "I never had gakko like this before!" Shiemi sighed as she munched on a container of smoked pickled daikon radish with tuna.

"I did once a long time ago."

"Oh yeah you are a shrine maiden so you travel around a lot don't you?" Izumo pouted at her friend's leery look.

"It's...it's nothing special."

"Oh don't blush! I always thought it was cool! You could summon so easily too."

"Paku that's enough!" Izumo hissed and Shiemi couldn't help but laugh. "And what are you laughing about?!"

The girl's antics were interrupted when the boys met up with them. "Oi! Girls!"

"Rin!" The half demon waved and ran over first. He had on a blue and black coal tar pattern yukata. "What made you wear that of all things?" Izumo snickered and pointed towards his clothes.

"Hey I think it's pretty cool! I found it over the internet. I never thought to see that dork's minions on clothes." The girls knew 'that dork,' was referring to Rin's half-brother Astaroth.

"Awwww when did Kuro show up?" Shiemi pointed to the cat resting on Rin's head, whining about how crowded it was.

"Somehow he followed us all the way here. Aniki wasn't happy about it." Rin shrugged; he couldn't care less. The cat was theirs, having the most interest with him, and he felt that Kuro should be able to do what he wanted within reason. If Kuro wanted to tag along, eat fish, and hang out so be it.

The girls petted the demon cat's head and fussed over him until the rest of the men came over.

"Ugh this is insane." Shima whined.

"You should be used to this. You recall the times that the shrine would help or host festivals in Kyoto?" Bon grunted as he tried to push his way through.

"Yeah I do; I would always manage to get out of work because I was the youngest."

Bon and Konekomaru scuffed in annoyance at the other monk lacking responsibilities compared to themselves. "No wonder Juzo-san has so many problems." They mumbled.

"You two look different compared to Rin." Izumo gestured towards the three males. Bon had on a more mature yukata that was royal blue and gold, with cloud patterns. Konekomaru wore a fully black one with silver fishes swimming in the background and a woven obi slash. Then they looked to the final male and shook their heads. Shima had on black yukata with snowmen demons in the background. Cute snowmen demons dancing around.

"Really Shima..."

"What? I thought it was cool."

"You do know that Amaimon's kinsmen are snowmen golems correct?" Shiemi peeped out, which caused everyone to turn to her and Shima to pale.

"Damn. I didn't need to be reminded of Broco head."

The rest of them mumbled under their breaths as well and Shiemi was confused; did she say something wrong?

"Nii-san! Where are you?!"

"Oh shit; well its time to jet!" Yukio's yell broke the tense ambiance. Rin grabbed onto Shiemi's hand and pulled her through the crowd, Kuro latching onto his scalp harder and causing the teen to wince.

"Was it really a good idea to do that Rin?" The shortest member said once they were a good distance away.

Rin shrugged. "Do you want to hang around my brother, the clown, as well as Shura when they start drinking sake?"

Konekomaru thought for a moment and nodded his head soberly; he did have a point.

"Ummm Rin..." Paku pointed to how him and Shiemi still had joined hands. He blushed and let go immediately.

"Well...well let's try to have fun while we are away from the stiffs."

Shiemi rubbed her hand and flushed; it felt weird and tingly holding Rin's hand. She couldn't figure out why and decided to put that information away for later.

The group went around and ate more food, octopus balls, pickled vegetables, as well as various kinds of fresh grilled fish. Kuro was stuffed and lazily sleeping on Rin's head by the time the teens went to play the festival games.

"I bet I could win that." Shima boasted to the girls at the giant plush whale that reminded them of the beach incident behind a ring toss game.

"Yeah right." Izumo folder her arms in her sleeves and snorted.

All of them were surprised that the pink haired monk not only won the toy, but also several more in the other games as well.

"I guess when Shima is determined he can get a lot done." The black and blond monk noted.

"Yeah; too bad he's so lazy." The other monk quipped.

"Hey shut up. I work but I prefer to get stuff done when I have the company of women."

Rin laughed and the others only shook their heads. Shiemi couldn't help but giggle too, enjoying her first time in a new place with her friends.

The tamer eeped as she was pulled into the crowd while the others were distracted. She was going to summon Nii-chan until she heard a voice whisper in her ear.

"It is only me."

"Amaimon?!" Shiemi turned around to stare at the demon now in front of her. "Why?"

The Earth King wasn't sure how to explain to his fiancée that the others would not be thrilled to hang around him, that they barely tolerated his presence enough as it is. "I wanted to talk to you."

"I see."

They walked away from the main crowd in silence, going further along the road. The demon stopped at a small incline and sat down.

Shiemi sat down as well, seeing the lights as well as the crowd downhill. She hugged the goblin plush that Shima won for her earlier.

"I want to apologize." The tamer was surprised at Amaimon breaking the stillness. "I...I had a lapse in judgment." The demon had his knees drawn up, resting on them.

Shiemi stared at the pale skin on his legs that revealed itself from the defensive position. 'He doesn't really seem like a demon. He reminds me of Rin.' The Earth King was eccentric at times but he seemed human in other ways the more she discovered him.

'So he wears stockings?' That was new. She couldn't help but laugh at the thought of Amaimon wearing a skirt or a dress like that one mission they had with a transgender ghost recently.

Amaimon was confused on why his fiancée was tittering with mirth but continued. "I shouldn't bit you like that. Forcing you was not my objective."

The herbologist calmed herself down. "What was your objective then Mai-chan?"

Amaimon put his thumb near his lips. Should he really confess to the girl? Part of him, he hated to admit, was afraid. This whole engagement was half baked and one sided. He wanted to piss off his half-brother at first but he also had genuine interest in the tamer. The more he discovered her the more it grew into this agonizing feeling in his core that resided currently.

The idea that she might reject him made his words stick in his throat. "I...I'm not sure." It was a half lie because he wasn't really sure what he wanted now. If they finished the marriage she would have to live in Gehenna with him, away from her friends as well as her family. She would still be around Nii-chan the greenman as well as his Garden but she couldn't be an exorcist anymore. Her life, her memories, everything would be taken away from her.

He bit into his nail; not being egocentric wasn't part of his personality. Demons by nature were possessive. His brothers didn't give a damn so why should he? 'None of them have a stable mate either.' Outside of Satan none of them could hold onto a demon or a human, man, woman, or lover for long outside of procreation. He wanted to keep Shiemi and he refuse to mess this up.

Shiemi wondered what was on Amaimon's mind. He seemed restless. 'He reminds me of-' she paused at the realization. The demon reminded him of herself when she was around Yukio. 'That can't be right can it?'

It had to be with the kisses, the picnic, introducing himself to her mother, and even taking her out on dates. The Earth King didn't find her as a conquest or a ploy but was interested in her in that fashion.

The tamer rolled her lips together. 'But I thought he was lonely.' The event when he told her of his home in Gehenna Shiemi assumed that he was using her to develop a friendship or to pass time. Not to be interested in her like that. 'He's serious...'

Shiemi brought her sleeves to her lips, her face scarlet and flushed. 'He...he wants me to be his girlfriend!' The tamer trembled at the ideal. 'Do I even want that!?' The kiss came up in her head, how she responded to his mouth, and the poor girl found herself falling over in a messy baffled blush.

"Shiemi!" Amaimon was astonished that the blond girl fell over, catching her before she planted face first in the grass. Swirls were in her eyes. "Did I do something wrong?"

"Ugh." The herbologist tried to bring herself back to normal. She almost passed out again when she found herself in Amaimon's arms. "Piya!" She flailed around, accidentally slapping the poor demon in the face.

Amaimon wanted to rub his temples as they had this dance again. "The festival is starting."

"Oh!" She calmed down as the demon helped Shiemi back to her seat to watch the lanterns dance in the distance. Fireworks as well as taiko drums ran out over the laughter and delight of the crowd.

"It's so pretty!" The blond girl 'oohed' at the various decorative ornaments carried by several shrine men. They lit up the evening sky like fireflies during the summer. She couldn't help but clasp her hands together near her mouth in glee.

Amaimon found himself watching the girl next to him rather than the display. How her green eyes reflected against the lights, her lips opened in amazement, the way her yukata clung to her body.

Shiemi was startled when the demon hugged her close to him.

"I just want to do this." He whispered in her ear. The blond teen swallowed but nodded her head in acceptance. She could vaguely hear the noise and lights over her rapidly beating heart.

The tamer shivered as he traced a clawed finger down to the center of her back. She shut her eyes, grasping the grass to the sides of her.

Amaimon closed his eyes as he held her. There was a sense of peace being near his wife to be like this. He couldn't help but snuggle closer, bringing his nose in between her neck. 'Ah, she still has that wound.' That fact that she didn't bother to cover it made his pride swell.

Shiemi didn't know what to do so she brought her arms awkwardly around the other demon. They stayed like that a few moments longer.

"Amaimon, is it that you love me?" The Tamer decided to be open and blunt as possible.

The demon hugging her froze. Shiemi thought she was wrong until he pulled back at arm's length and stared into her eyes. His mouth was set in a thin line and he looked serious. "I d-"

"Let go of Shiemi you freak!"

Both of them jumped. Amaimon recovered first; letting go of his fiancée and putting her behind him protectively.

There was his half-brother, flames and sword out, running towards him barefooted. He growled in frustration and leaped to his feet, meeting him halfway before he did something stupid.

The two collided, Amaimon catching Rin's sword between his hands. He dug his geta into the ground under him, balancing himself before he kicked him in the chest.

"Guys stop!" Shiemi screamed out. She wanted to moan when her other friends appeared as well, weapons and wards out.

"Are you ok?" Konekomaru asked as he protected Shiemi; trying to summon his power.

Rin groaned as he tried to get his barrings back. Shiemi vanishing had him concerned so the Ex wires searched the grounds for her. He was the first to find the Tamer, his blood boiling at the sight of that freak using her again.

The half demon didn't have time to move when there was a crash and Amaimon landed on his chest, making him cough up blood.

"You don't learn do you otouto?" He raised his foot and stomped on his half-brother's face. "I let you win that one time. If I refused aniue's order you would had died then."

The Earth King felt something bite into his shoulder and tried to swat away the annoying inugami demons. "Get away from him! I knew you weren't anything but horrible."

Part of him noted that this wasn't the way to get wife to be's friends on his side. 'Stupid otouto.' The momentary relapse was enough for Rin to flare up his flames, causing Amaimon to jump back.

Satan's flames flickered and flamed, Rin's eyes even more dilated. He growled, on the verge of losing it.

"Not this time." Amaimon changed as well; his arms becoming longer and greener. The demon's white and green tail spouted out behind him as well. "You won't be lucky again otouto!"

The Earth king surged and both of them clashed; he punched forward and collided with Rin's sword. The half demon tried to block it but the force was so strong that it sent him up in the air and halfway across the clearing.

"Rin!" Shima and Bon tried to come to the rescue. Amaimon sucked in a breath and blew out a fiery, poisonous stream, causing the two teenagers to step back.

"Stop this!" The demon roared, barring his teeth. "I-"

The others didn't have a chance to respond as something crashed into Amaimon, causing them to fall. Behind the dust and smoke appeared Mephisto standing on top of his brother in a massive crater.

"Ah there you are children! I was concerned when Okumura-san told me that the lot of you ran off!" The head of Cross stood up straight and said casually as if a fight didn't just happen. He had on a bright pink yukata with mini Panty head prints as well as a fox mask on his head.

Shima opened then closed his mouth; Bon and Konekomaru were speechless as well sitting on their behinds.

Amaimon grunted; he lifted his head and tried to intensify his power. A geta to the back of his head caused him to eat the dirt again. 'Fuck you...aniue.' He wasn't going to hurt the others; he was going to stop them and explain the situation. He cared about his wife to be and he wanted to tell them how their 'friend' Rin impeached on it.

"Now Amaimon I told you to be good." Mephisto clicked his tongue. "Look at you, about to harm these humans. Your own fiancée. Do you have any idea how much damage you caused?"

Mephisto sound calm but the others could feel the intensity. Shiemi parted from her friends and spoke up. "Pheles-san you're wrong! He wasn't going to hurt me; he was only holding me."

"What?" Izumo exclaimed first, appalled. The boys were confused as well; didn't she fear the Earth King? Why in the world would they do that?

"I mean I..." Shiemi blushed; she didn't know how to explain this. She barely knew her own feelings!

"Pheles-san!" The voice of Yukio diverted the attention of the others. The exorcist was up and about, his own Satan flames flaring and his guns out as he ran towards them in his black and snowflake patterned yukata.

"Ah Okumura-san. I see you have better control over your powers now."

Yukio blinked and stared at his hands. 'I never realized...' He cursed in his head and focused, turning back to normal. "I found my brother; is the situation clear?"

Mephisto shrugged. "Amaimon is sated." He gestured towards the demon who was lazily wagging his tail under him. He was panting in dismay and digging his claws into the earth.

Shura came up behind them in a sultry low cut brown and black yukata with fall leaves, her red hair fanning around her neck. On her shoulder was Rin, who was growling at the frustration of being interrupted. "Oh wow." She smirked amused at the situation. "Yuki your tail is out."

"Don't call me that." Yukio growled and tried to hide his tail. Mephisto stepped off of his brother and kicked him in his stomach upward. Shiemi paled.

He caught him effortlessly in his claw hand. "I'll deal with Amaimon myself. The rest of you try to enjoy the rest of the evening." With a pink poof they were gone.

The Tamer wanted to explain to her principle to not be so harsh, that it wasn't his fault. 'If he was treated like that all the time no wonder he had the personality he did.' She frowned.

Izumo took her frustration as fatigue from the battle. "Hey lets go try to enjoy the rest of the festival with Paku."