Lilith slowly rose, fists trembling, one eye twitching with unfiltered rage.
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Her voice echoed like a thunderclap.
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“HOW DARE YOU PUNCH A DEMON PRINCESS!!!”
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Eleo, a few yards away, stood with a proud grin, dusting off his hands.
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“I dunno what a Princs is, but it sounds like a really bad thing!”
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Lilith’s jaw dropped. “It’s princess, you fur-brained dolt!”
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Without waiting for her rant to finish, Eleo took off running.
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“ROUND TWO, HERE WE GOOOO!!!”
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Lilith’s wings shot out and she launched into the sky, rising above the trees.
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“STOP, YOU MORON!” she yelled down. “I’m not here to take over the world, you idiot—I’m just asking for—!”
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“INK BARRAGE!!!”
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Eleo jumped high into the air, fists flailing like a mad blender.
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Lilith’s eyes widened. “Oh, come on—!”
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POP!
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A glowing violet magic bubble appeared around her just in time, absorbing every one of Eleo’s rapid punches.
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“Pew! Pow! Pow! POWPOWPOW!”
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He bounced harmlessly off her shield like a confused hamster in a hamster ball.
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After a few seconds of bouncing, gravity won.
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THUD.
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Eleo landed face-first in the dirt with a soft “oof.”
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He looked up at her, covered in grass and mud, and shouted:
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“COME DOWN AND FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN!”
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Lilith growled, her eye twitching again.
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“I’M NOT A MAN, YOU FLEA-INFESTED CARROT CLOWN!!”
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The bubble popped, and she dropped down to the forest floor with a dramatic swoosh of her dress. Her boots hit the ground, and she raised her hands up slowly in a non-threatening stance.
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“See? No weapons. I’m not your enemy, okay?”
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Eleo narrowed his eyes, suspicious.
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Then, without warning, he ran in circles around her, checking every angle like a tiny, overly dramatic bodyguard.
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Lilith’s face turned bright red.
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“W-What are y-you d-doing!?”
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Eleo crouched behind her, sniffed the air, then circled back around.
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“I’m checking you out.”
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“HUH?!”
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“Yup! I’m makin’ sure you don’t have any hidden weapons!”
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He poked her side gently.
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“Hmm. Nothing in the ribs…”
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Lilith’s fists clenched. “C-Can you NOT grope me like I’m some sort of goblin piñata?!”
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After a few more awkward pats and pokes, Eleo stepped back with a bright smile and a thumbs-up.
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“All clear! I trust you now!”
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Lilith’s eye twitched.
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“…Great. Super. I feel honored.” Her voice dripped with sarcasm.
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Eleo tilted his head. “Sooo… now that we’re friends, what was it you needed?”
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Lilith cracked her knuckles and smiled sweetly.
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“Well, now that we’re good…”
WHAM!!!
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Her fist lit with a faint glow as she punched Eleo square in the face.
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BAM!!
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He flew backward like a launched cannonball, slammed into a thick tree with a loud CRUNCH, and flopped to the ground in a heap of pain and dirt.
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He groaned.
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“...Ow…”
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Lilith crossed her arms and scowled, cheeks still faintly pink.
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“THAT’S for sucker-punching a Demon Princess, idiot.”
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She tossed her twin-tails back with a huff and looked away.
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“…Dummy.”
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Eleo groaned as he peeled himself off the tree trunk, his fur messy and a leaf stuck to his forehead.
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He limped over to Lilith, rubbing his sore face.
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“…Yeah, okay. I deserved that.”
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He stood up straight and gave her a big grin. “So uh… what did you need from me again?”
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Lilith crossed her arms, her wings folding behind her as she huffed. “I need your help with a guy.”
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Eleo tilted his head. “Ohhh. You want me to be his friend or something?”
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Lilith blinked. “…What? NO. Why would I want that?!”
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She groaned and ran a hand down her face. “Ugh. Look. My father—Lord Infernius of the Third Hell—decided I should marry this absolute fat pig of a noble. Some demon noble brat. The guy’s older than my uncle, smells like rotting sulfur, and talks with food in his mouth.”
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Eleo blinked. “…So… you don’t want to be his friend either?”
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Lilith clenched her fists. “NO. I’m supposed to marry him. He’s gonna ‘deflower’ me, we’ll have kids, get old, blah blah demonic political marriage nonsense.”
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She waved her hands around dramatically.
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While she ranted, Eleo was standing there… eyes slowly closing.
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And then…
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Zzz…
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He started snoring while standing up.
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A faint snot bubble formed at the tip of his nose.
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SMACK!
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Lilith whacked him on the head.
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“WAKE UP, YOU IDIOT!!”
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“BWAAH!!” Eleo jolted. “I’m awake! I’m awake! You said something about hating pigs?!”
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Lilith stared at him, unamused. “Are you actually stupid?”
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Eleo scratched his head. “Mmm… I think so. Grampa did drop me a lot as a baby.”
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She blinked. “That… explains a lot.”
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She sighed, then muttered, “Still… even if you’re dumb, at least you’re trying to help.”
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Eleo puffed out his chest proudly. “Yeeep!”
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“So,” he continued, “where is this pig demon guy?”
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Lilith pointed. “He lives in a mansion. South from here. Big and disgusting, just like him.”
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Eleo nodded. “OHHHH. Cool. Alright, fly me over there.”
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Lilith raised an eyebrow. “Excuse me?”
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Eleo opened his arms dramatically. “You’ve got wings! You’re a demon! You can fly! C’mon, be my airline!”
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Lilith rolled her eyes—but she smirked.
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“Fine. Hopeless bunny…”
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She stepped closer, wrapping her arms around his waist. Eleo flinched.
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“Whoa—uh—what’s happening?”
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“Just don’t squirm,” she muttered. “And don’t fall, or I’m not catching you.”
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FWOOOSH.
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Her wings flared wide and they lifted into the air.
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Eleo gasped.
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“WHOA!!! I’M FLYING!!! I’M LIKE A
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BIRD!! I’M LIKE A FLUFFY, SCREAMING, AWESOME BIRD!! THIS IS SO COOL!!!”
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Lilith chuckled under her breath, despite herself.
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“Yeah, yeah… just try not to puke midair, feather-brain.”
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