Y/N P.O.V

Not long after, I made the journey back to Camelot Castle. I landed on the balcony gracefully, hiding my wings. I opened the door, a large creaking sound echoing throughout.

I walked past the throne room, spotting Zeldris in the corner of my eye. "Zel? What are you doing?" I asked with a tilt of my head. Zeldris sat on the throne, legs crossed with a smug look. "You have something in mind, don't you? You never look that smug unless your planning something-" I deadpanned.

"Meliodas is near," I now stood next to him with a confused stare. "What do you-"

The door crashed upon, sending a large gust of wind our way, causing me to place my arms in front of my face. "Zeldris-," I opened my eyes wide. "-Long time no see,"

Meliodas walked down the hallway, Elizabeth beside him, Chandler following not to far behind. I glanced down at Zeldris to only see his smirk grow.

"Here's the traitor wandering right into enemy territory. That's quite a bold move," Zeldris smirked. "And it would appear that he's brought that immortal goddess back with him as well. How could you let such a thing happen on your watch, Pacifier Demon?" Cusack spat from the other side of Zeldris.

A shiver ran down my spine. I bent down towards Zeldris's ear and whispered. "I'll take that as a sign that Cusack doesn't know about me being a goddess- " I chuckled softly. Zeldris gave a swift nod.

"I was completely against it!" Chandler raised his voice. "We should dispose of this woman as soon as possible!" Chandler continued. "Shut your mouth, Chandler, that's enough!" Meliodas spat back.

This isn't the Meliodas I remember.....his curse really has taken away his emotions....

"This is just a simple errand, I'm here to become the next Demon King," Meliodas declared with a straight face. I let out a gasp. "Mel-! Please reconsider!" I exclaimed.

"No." Zeldris growled. "I'll be the one to become the next Demon King," Zeldris spat back. I turned my attention to him immediately. He looks so serious about it....

"Zeldris! You can't!" I was interrupted when a new voice entered the throne room. "I can't believe what I'm hearing. Surely, you weren't planning to leave me out of all this," Estarossa emerged from the darkness with a demon by his side. "Us brothers are all we have in this world, right? Through to be perfectly honest, I'm not interested in the throne,"

"But if you're going to fight over it- I'll throw my hat in the ring," Estarossa finished with a tilt of his head and a smirk. His eyes glanced at me for a split second. "Y/N...." I immediately felt a pang of fear run through me. The way he looked at me-! It was as if he was staring right into my very being-!

Something about his gaze was is so ominous. He was staring directly at me as well. I could see it....there's no fooling me.....he was the one that killed Meliodas....but why does he feel so familiar.

I winced as a small pang of pain rang though my head. Immediately, all further thought left my mind.

"Estarossa, so you're alive," Meliodas started slowly. Elizabeth turned to glance at Estarossa with a gasp. "You're looking pretty good big brother- oh! No way! Are you Elizabeth?!" Estarossa shouted in shock.

Elizabeth took a step back, further behind Meliodas. "But how is it that you know my name? This is the very first time we've met!" She gasped. Estarossa let out a small growl. "Beats me- I don't get it myself," he rubbed his neck. But how could he not understand? I don't get it at all....

"Hey, I changed my mind about this. I won't play Demon King Musical Chairs with you after all," he proclaimed. He's planning something....I can feel it. Everyone's eyes were on him, waiting in anticipation.

"But in return....I want you to give me Elizabeth," Estarossa smirked. Chandler was practically jumping for joy. "Oh how convenient!"

I took a step forward, my heels echoing in the room as I walked. I stood right in front of Estarossa with a glare. My eyes flashed black and an ominous aura covered me. "Believe me when I say this Estarossa. Touch Elizabeth...and I won't hesitate to kill you!" I growled, holding my hand close to his neck, my nails sharp enough to pierce his skin.

Estarossa simply smirked, slapping my hand away. He leaned close to my face and cupped my chin harshly. "Try me~"

"I didn't come here after all this time to get into a sibling fight, so I'll make two things perfectly clear," Meliodas stated. Estarossa backed away from me after clearing his throat, as if nothing had happened. "I'm going to become the Demon King and nobody else can have Elizabeth," Meliodas finished, raising an arm to protect her.

Immediately, Zeldris and Estarossa had moved in for the attack. "That's too greedy for my taste, spineless fool!" Estarossa growled. "I won't let someone like you thwart my ambition now!" Zeldris yelled.

With a single flick of his hand, a grand gravitational force, forced Zeldris and Estarossa to the ground.

In a single moment, it felt like a switch had flipped inside me.

"I won't loose anyone else dear to me!"

Memories of Gloxinia and Drole flashed in my mind. The happy times I spent with Sariel were there as well.

With Meliodas's situation, he wouldn’t hesitate to kill Zeldris if it was for Elizabeth's sake.

My eyes went black and the demon markings continued to my forehead. "Meliodas...." I mumbled. Slowly, it felt like my mind fogged. Slowly, all sensw of reason left me. Slowly, any sense of mercy in me was gone.

I raised my hand to form a spear of light as I would always do, but this time was different.... it was as if my mind went blank and I had no control over my actions.

...Kill him...

..Hurt him..

Make him pay!

The spear was dark and all around it was an ominous aura. "Don't touch him!" I launched the spear at him. "Y/N don't!" It pierced his arm, drawing blood, but at that exact moment, something had pierced my own abdomen. I coughed up blood, but the strangest quality....was that it was black...

"Stay out of this. This is between ne and my brothers," Meliodas stated. I shook my head and forced myself to stand up. "When you hurt Zeldris, it does become my buisness. The same could be said for you and Elizabeth. If she gets hurt, it automatically becomes your business; so I'll make this my business you hear me!" I shouted.

..Kill him..

The only thing I could think of was my rage. I've lost to many to lose Zeldris. What would everything have been for if I lost him?!

Meliodas didn't say a word. Estarossa continued to taunt his brother, forcing him to add more power to the magic. The magic force on Zeldris and Estarossa increased. My rage only seemed to increase.

Kill him!

Despite the pain, I formed another spear and attacked. It grazed Meliodas's arm again. He only turned towards me slightly. "I already told you to stay out of it," he growled, this time, cutting my left arm, the same side with my demon markings.

"Meliodas! Please stop! That's enough! If you keep this up- then they'll-" The magic power slowly went away. Estarossa began to laugh. "Looks like the old Meliodas is definitely back!" He cheered, wiping away the blood by his mouth.

"Rumored to be the next Demon King, feared by the arch-angels, now that's the brother I idolized!" The third son laughed. "I apologize for calling you spineless," he admitted. Although, something still felt off. His smirk was still standing.

I watched the exchange with a blank face, my face tilted to the side.

...kill..him?..

"Don't be foolish! You may acknowledge that stupid traitor, but I won't and NEVER will!" Zeldris shouted. "Meliodas! The only reason you seek the Demon Kings power is to lift the curses placed on you and that sorry excuse for a women!" He grit his teeth in anger.

"That's right," Meliodas stated simply. "The reason I'm here is to take the magical power then old man lent you, but now I've realised...To be honest, I miscalculated. Even if I stole that power you borrowed, I couldn't lift the curse,"

"Shut your mouth..." Zeldris picked up his sword and lifted his head. "ENOUGH!" He cried out as he jumped up and swung his sword at Meliodas. "I'm the one that's going to become the next Demon King!"

As the battle continued, Estarossa slowly crept toward Elizabeth. Immediately, I teleported to Elizabeth and smacked his hand away.

...punish...

"I thought I told you that if you tried to touch Elizabeth, I would kill you. It appears that you don't listen," I spoke with an emotionless tone. My expression was blank and eyes as black as night.

"I suppose it's time for you to die," A small smirk crawled onto my face. "I'll be happy to be the one to send you to Hell!!

A crazed laugh left me. I held my stomach to contain my giggles. "Oh! It's going to be so much fun ripping you to shreds, Estarossa!" I laughed.

...Kill...

..Kill..

Kill

KILL!

"ALRIGHT! THE GAME STARTS NOW!" I shouted. Thousands of dark swords formed around me. Despite my crazed expression, tears began to fall down my face.

..No..

...I don't want to...kill Estarossa...

..I don't want to...

I don't want to kill anyone! STOP!

Abruptly, Meliodas apprehended Zeldris. "Zeldris, I know why you're so obsessed with becoming the Demon King," Zeldris thrashed around in his arms. "Shut up!"

"............" inaudible words were exchanged. Zeldris's eyes widened. In a second, Meliodas slowly let go and Zeldris took a step forward. "Fine, I guess I'll work with you," Zeldris admitted.

"Even though it's the last thing I want to do," Zeldris added. Cusack's eyes twitched. Estarossa laughed. "That must've been one heck if a secret! Did be blackmail you or somthing?"

Zeldris explained as he walked towards me. "But like you said, even if you gain the magical power loaned to me, you'll still fall short of Father's strength. Or maybe, do you intend to train until you surpass him?" Zeldris stopped in front of me.

My black eyes flickered for a brief second. My body went stiff and my tears fell faster. Gently, Zeldris engulfed me in a hug, placing a hand on my head. "You're alright. Everything's alright. You can calm down now," He spoke gently and softly, to keep his brothers from overhearing.

My eyes widened, my eyes returning to their vibrant shade of E/C. "Zel.....sorr..y..." I muttered softly, before feeling my mind go dark and my eyes close.

The demon marks returned to their previous position. Zeldris cradled my unconscious form in his arms tightly and fondly. "That would take too much of my time. We have less than three days left," Meliodas proceded to answer Zeldris's question.

"Zeldris, Estarossa," Mel started, glancing at the two of them. "I want you both to retrieve all of the Commandments."

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Whoooohooo!! I like this chapter~~

The drama is starting!! Any guesses on what Meliodas said to Zeldris? 👀