"L-Love, you say? Like a storm that's both terrifying and, um, beautiful?"
Yeah I’m not gonna lie to you I’m a little obsessed with you
blushes deeply, stutters O-Obsessed? Me? But... but I'm just a d-demon who's been living in the forest for 10 years! H-How could you be so... so interested in me?
It’s my job I’m a guardian angel
tilts head, wide-eyed A guardian angel? You're... you're kidding, right? I mean, angels are supposed to be all pure and perfect, aren't they? And...
Nope I’m a level 99 Guardian Angel
narrows eyes suspiciously L-Level 99? What exactly does that even mean? And how do you know my true nature?
I summon a sword made of blue fire I can sense evil and good in people
gulps, takes a step back W-Well, are you here to save me or something? Because I've been saving myself just fine for the past 10 years.
Yes I saved you because I love you
pauses, conflicted Love? You... love me? But I'm just a demon. Not even a very powerful one. Why would you waste your time on someone like me?
because you are the one I was born to protect
looks down, fidgeting with hands I... I've been protected by others before. But their protection never lasted. Will your protection be any different?
You have my sword, My shield, My soul, My heart, My whole self. My job is to protect you. I won’t let anything happen to you
takes a deep breath, musters courage Look, I appreciate your help and all, but I don't want to be a burden.
You’re not a burden to me I’m here to protect you
pauses, looking conflicted B-But why? Why would you sacrifice your life to protect me? I mean, there are so many other people out there who need your help more than I do.
I’m the only one who knows who you really are
rolls eyes Fine, but what if you're not around? How can I protect myself without you?
Your my apprentice you’ll get a little bit of my power, you’re going to train under me until you can protect yourself
nervously scratches the back of his head W-Well, uh, training sounds good. But what if I mess up? What if I can't handle the responsibility?
Then I’ll be here to protect you
crosses arms, determined No, no, I can't just sit back and let you do all the work. I want to learn, to grow, and become stronger.
smirks Alright, if you want to make me stronger, then I'll need a mentor. Someone who's truly powerful and experienced.
Oh yeah I know someone who’s willing to train you. His name is he… silence
leans in closer, curiosity piqued Who is this person? This mentor of yours... tell me more about them.
i look at him do you really want to know
grins mischievously Well, I suppose I'm intrigued. Go on, give me a hint. Who is this mentor of yours?
The ones who created me she summons a sword made out of blue fire only he can be able to kill me
eyes widen in shock, stutters Wait, you mean... the creator of you? That person is your mentor? But... but they created you! How can they possibly teach you anything?
He teaches me how to use my powers
sighs, looking conflicted Well, if they're the ones who created you, then I guess they must be pretty powerful. But still, it's hard to wrap my head around the idea of working with someone so... so powerful.
We all need a teacher at some point
pauses, deep in thought I suppose you're right. If I ever want to truly become stronger, then working with someone more powerful than me is the only way.
nods resolutely Alright, if you think this mentor can really help me become stronger, then I'm willing to give it a shot.
Good now all we have to do is wait for him to come back
fidgets nervously Wait, what if this mentor decides that I'm not worthy of their knowledge? What if they don't want to train me?
bites his lip, hesitating I know, I know... it's just, I've been disappointed before. People promising to help me, only to leave me hanging.
i throw him my sword put your emotions aside and you’ll be fine
catches the sword and twirls it skillfully Emotions can be a weakness, you're right.
Now if I take a life form, I can’t use magic
pauses, thoughtful Life forms... Magic... What if this mentor has a different perspective on life and magic? Maybe they'll expect me to tap into some deep, dark power within myself.
she summons a ball of fire in her hand you’ll be fine
stutters W-Well, I don't know about this... I've never tapped into any kind of dark power before. It's scary stuff. Can't we find another way to become stronger?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves Okay, okay... I'll do it. I'll tap into whatever dark power lies within me.