Devon's Lost Girl Found

**Devon POV**

"So you're actually going to do it?" Sam had started her interrogation when the door closed. "You two are so obvious, yet you both ignore what's clearly there. Did you know your face flushes every time she calls you Dev? Have you talked to Sekai? She told me some information that may help you two."
Who cares that I liked her calling me Dev. It was a nickname I used to like and it sounded right spoken by her sweet voice. I didn't have time for this. If I didn't hurry, I would risk Shiuku spotting me here. He should be on his way back. Aileen and him would be back in bed together, leaving me to act as the postal service. Why won't this acid leave my heart?!
Moving forward, I tried my best to ignore Aileen's nosy friend. To my dismay, she followed me every step. Damn past me for bringing Sam into this. I was sure she would help Aileen, but I didn't expect her to be such a thorn in my side. She was much easier to handle when she blamed me for her abduction.
"Why won't you answer me?" She screeched like a child demanding candy.
Didn't she understand there was nothing for me to say? Jacob was causing Aileen's light to dim. She was falling into a path that would take her from herself. There were already so many voices traumatizing her. Had Aileen killed that man, I had no doubt his voice would be the next she heard. Shiuku needs to think more about Aileen and less about his ideals. The demons here don't need to see her commit murder to respect her. And even if they did, this was not the way to go about it. If only he had told me his plans for Sir Kalum. I would have done anything possible to convince my demon lord to spare his life.
I'd rather Aileen have needed to kill me and Kalum still be here for her. Jacob may be her ally now, Kalum would be her rock, and I would be six feet under. No more conflicting urges towards the girl if I was dead. I would join my true love on the other side.
"Wake up Mr. Grumpy Pants." Same pinched my cheek pulling me around a corner.
The hell woman! I might only be half demon, but still!
"What is with you two and the Mr. names! I swear I would think you two are sisters or some shit!"
Sam's expression resembled a cat catching a fish after days of failure. Did I just fall for a trap or something? Once all this is done, I think I'll hide myself away from women for a while. They can be kinda scary with wide predator beams, feline-like movements, and of course no boundaries. This girl was still tugging me along like a pet!
"You're so about Aileen being honest with herself and you keep supporting her... so what about you? What do you want?" Sekai appeared as if out of thin air.
Me? I haven't really wanted anything for my future. Aileen was the first in a long time that gave me purpose; outside of being Shiuku's lap dog.
"Well right now, he is risking his life to help Aileen's family." Sam explained.
When did they become friends?!
"A letter? You really are growing up Dev!" Sekai's laugh was ear piercing. She never did miss an opportunity to harass me.
"You are not allowed to call me that!" Don't taint that name for me any further. I'd had enough of this. "I'm leaving. I have a message that needs delivered. Take care Sam."
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The sun was really shining brightly today. As I created more distance between Shiuku's hideout and me; I let myself soak in the rays. Things were getting so crazy and out of my control, this little stroll was much needed. The birds were chirping so happily, creatures of the forest playing with one another, and then there was me. I supposed I should be more upset right now. This assignment I gave myself could very well be my last. Jacob ratting me out, or not playing this act out correctly would bring about a horrendous end.
A bolt momentary paused my heart when I passed by a sparking pond. Lena loved any body of water, her original element. Seeking out Aileen's father would lead me straight to Lena. I was sure that he had gone with them. This chore may result in another confrontation. A shame I most likely wouldn't get away with a phone call this time. Also, if Tom is there; I could wind up in the same shape Jacob is now. That stubborn man did not forgive easily. Well the DSS wouldn't torture me to death. What was it Aileen was so worried about...lingering? Yes, they would not let me linger.
"Well aren't you lost in your own little world. Tell me, why are you not watching Aileen?"
The fuck! I jumped back reaching for my elemental power. Staring back at me was a dog sized bunny creature. The floating rings on his ears were spinning sideways. Was the creature curious? Now I knew exactly how Aileen felt towards Jacob. Every fiber of my being wanted to cut Kaibec into unrecognizable pieces. *How dare you kill my true love! And act so casually towards me all these years later!*
I glared at the bunny demon. The only thing holding me back was Aileen. She had already lost Kalum, she didn't need to lose anyone else. I knew she had a soft spot for the creature that found her. Kaibec was Aileen's savior when she showed up alone from another dimension on a deserted beach.
"None of your concern demon rabbit." I absolutely have to get away from him.
Kaibec cocked his fluffy white head. "Finally standing up to that lying evil demon lord huh? To imagine you're doing it for the same person I did."
"How are you even over here?" Kaibec was a tracker... "you followed Jacob."
Of course he did. That idiot really couldn't figure anything out could he. Lena was his squad leader. How did he not realize there was something else going on? Shiuku would have his head if he knew that Jacob had been tracked. Aileen's family would no longer have a claim on Jacob's life.
Kaibec splashed in the small pond as if I wasn't barely holding back a blade of wind. "Do you want me to lead you to Aileen's family? You know you can't get back in the DSS. Your handsome face is all over the shoot on site list."
"Do not compliment me! I don't want it from a murderer like you! The only reason you still have air in those lungs is because of Aileen." I snarled.
Kaibec was testing me on toothpick thin ice. A lovely thought of using the water around the killer bunny to drown him entered my brain. A terrible misfortune I wasn't a water elemental. His thrashing in my abilities would be pure bliss. How did Aileen fight past the desire to kill Jacob? *Remember what's at stake Devon*.
"I don't sense Shiuku's aura right now. Play with me awhile. I'll call Lena and have a meeting place arranged for all of us."
"You don't order me around!" I scowled at that murderer. How dare he!
Kaibec looked at me with those cat-like slit eyes. I guess he didn't know that he killed my true love. The last time and only time we spoke was when I was starting to take over for him. That could be the real reason for his betrayal. Someone as cold as Kaibec, why would he put his life in danger for Aileen. He was just mad that I was taking over his job. Upon rethinking, why did Shiuku want me to take over for Kaibec? He was able to invade dreams and had more experience than me. Once Aileen was transported here, Shiuku had hastily made the switch from Kaibec to me.
Shiuku was cunning and smart. Aileen had nothing to do with it. The demon lord probably figured out Kaibec was close capable of treason, so he got a head start. In that case, Shiuku wouldn't have let Kaibec free so easily. Kaibec knew way too many inner workings; knowing he was leaving would have been a reckless move. I could only imagine the amount of information the bunny demon could have given to them.
The hell. None of this added up. How did I not question this years ago?
Because I was grieving and filled with self-pity.
"You want to see Aileen's father right? Which is more important? Killing me for some unknown grudge you have, or aiding the girl you've helped kidnap?"
"How do you even know about my mission?"
Kaibec's rings spun in time with the wagging of his tail. Cocky little demon! "Sekai. She got tired of being an observer to Shiuku's cruelty. The girl hated being in charge of Shiuku's torture wing; that includes what she had to do to you. Never leaving the castle, or seeing the outside world, causing anyone she got close to pain and despair; it was only a matter of time before she revolted."
Sekai was suffering too? She certainly didn't seem to be all those times her and her boyfriend toyed with me... Neither one of them had touched me in a few years...
I shook my head. For fuck's sake, her regretting choices now didn't change what she did for the first two years after I left the DSS. I could still feel her boyfriend holding me down while Sekai teased my body. Both her and that bastard had pointed and laughed when I unwillfully became hard. No matter how much I tried, I hadn't been able to stop myself. When she put her mouth on my shaft, I would cum earning more giggles from my tormentors. Each time I would feel dirty. Her boyfriend would tell her to kiss me forcing my white shame back in my mouth.
Just because she changed her tune in recent years doesn't take away two years of hell and humiliation. Being part of the torture section may not have been to her liking, but everything she did to me was...wasn't it? Shiuku had no reason to have me tortured. I made sure to follow his every command. Sure, I was given as a reward, but that was Sekai's incentive for doing well. Unless, my demon lord enjoyed my suffering.
"Are you suggesting Sekai was ordered to abuse me?"
"Yes, until you could sense Shiuku watching you. Then there was no point, since he couldn't see your distress. The whole thing became boring."
There was no way! This stupid dog rabbit was messing with my head. "I don't trust you at all. If I didn't need you for this letter, I would be witnessing the beautiful sparkling pond you love turn red."
Kaibec stopped his splashing and hopped out. He made no comment on my threat, instead he started walking away through the trees. With no way of getting to Aileen's father, I followed. There was a six foot distance I made sure to keep. Getting too close to Kaibec may set me over the edge. No matter what excuses he gave me, I still wanted revenge for my sweet forest girl. The girl I was supposed to protect with my very being. She was the only one before Aileen that gave me the courage to stand against Shiuku. Why did he have to kill her! Things could have been so different!
We stayed quiet making our way through the trees and bushes. Kaibec did not attempt any calls. I could have always called Lena myself, but I needed her to agree to meeting me. My old teammate trusted this fuzzy creature, so he had a higher chance at convincing her to gather Aileen's family for me, with Kaibec's assistance.
Somewhere above me a squirrel threw an acorn at my head. I guessed furry animals loved to pick on me. I saw nothing thrown Kaibec's way. The next time, another squirrel attacked me with a nut, I caught it midair. I chucked it at Kaibec's head. He could share in the cute woodland creature's hospitality.
"Just ask me already. No reason to toss nuts at me. You must have some reason for hating me; well besides that I had the balls to leave evil Demon Lord Shiuku."
He really doesn't know. To my right was a large tree with dying leaves. I visualized my lost girl sleeping under the branch's protection; trying to keep safe from the freezing rain.
"You killed my true love. She was resting by a tree just like that one." I told him.
"When? I haven't killed many people since leaving Shiuku. In fact, I can't really think of any." Kaibec blinked and tilted his head.
I punched the tree. Several strips of bark scattered in the grass. The birds fled their nests and took to the sky. "How about when you first left Shiuku! You killed a random girl seeking shelter by a tree like this from the rain! You murdered her in cold blood! The love of my life! She was my light in the dark!"
Kaibec scratched behind his ears with his hind leg. "Did I hear you correctly? I only passed one girl when I left Shiuku. I didn't kill her. I found her and got her into a DSS family. The Hemmer household was a lovely choice. They really treated her like a daughter."
What did he just say? "No, the Hemmer family adopted Aileen."
"Yes, she was the girl I helped in the forest; the only girl I saw that day."
"LIAR!" more birds chirped nervously and flew off. "Aileen ended up on a beach. The Hemmer family adopted her while on vacation there."
Kaibec slowly creeped over to me. He nuzzled against my leg all full of sympathy. I attempted to kick him away. He dodged and licked my hand. Gross.
"I can assume where you heard that, but it's false. The vortex landed her in the frigid rain in the DSS forest. I found her and told her to rest. I assured her that I would be back with help. She looked exhausted, so I believe she fell asleep waiting for me. I brought Mr. Hemmer and he took her in... did you say that girl is your true love?"
He had to be lying. Shiuku told me all about how Aileen got here. Kaibec had opened a rift between dimensions and brought her to a cozy warm beach. After ensuring Aileen was on the beach, Kaibec left Shiuku, went to the DSS, and killed my true love!
"WAS. You killed her. Why would Shiuku lie to me? What would be the point?!"
"Aileen was that girl. Just ask her about the day she arrived." He backed up a little bit, allowing me to look him in the eye. "Shiuku has wanted a child for centuries. He believes Aileen is strong enough to handle all the complications. As such he has been obsessed with her since she was a small child. Is there any sliver of a chance Shiuku found out you two were true loves?"
I had told him about the girl in the woods; right before she was 'killed'. I never did see the body. The blood left behind could have been from anyone, or even an animal. There was no way; Aileen couldn't be!
All color drained from my face. I laced my fingers in my hair. Was Kaibec telling the truth? If Aileen was the innocent lost girl; she was my true love this whole time!