Part 4: Path to Destruction


B-Man slowly came too, but couldn't tell where they were; Hell, Earth, where ever it was the place didn't look to have comfort in mind, With a groan he tried to move, his arms were free and such his eyes adjusted to the darkness. He was in a cell of sorts...old fashioned iron, looking outside from the single window his eyes widened realizing where “Here” was-The Neko Village…-his skin started to crawl for a second as he looked back seeing Lucifer who stood behind the bars, running his hand over them and muttering something which B-Man couldn't understand-
 
B-man glanced over at the sound-...nice digs...-he was more surprised internally that he was alive at this point, Lucifer said nothing until he was finished, his hand left the bars- ... don't be too surprised, I need you alive, at least for a little while longer. - B-man questioned the old being- More Bait?-Lucifer shook his head slightly- No, my personal soldiers are out on an errand -B-man tried testing the water-.don't care to share your plans huh?... I'm more surprised you haven't sucked my brains out or whatever it is you want....
 
It's not as simple as that ... -Lucifer said, looking at B-Man as if he were an idiot- if it were we wouldn't be having this conversation-B-man glanced over at Lucifer's body once more, then back to look at Lucifers eyes-...so what now?.. take back Hell? rule over heaven?.-he sat back down wincing slightly at the stench, Lucifer looked at B-man- ... it doesn't really matter if you know, you won't be around to speak of it ... but why not? I'll indulge in the "Super villain reveals their evil plan" cliché.

I am planning on using your mind and soul, having it absorbed into one of my fallen, from there they will be able to pass on the knowledge to me of your abilities, I will take my vengeance upon the traitor when we find him, I will take my place as ruler of all Hell, kill your whore of a Dragon, take over the mortal world and the Heavens and rule for all eternity as a God. -B-man leaned back on the wall trying to keep calm, but internally he grimaced so he changed the subject-...how's that "wound" of yours?...healing like a "mortals" I hope...-Lucifer chuckled- Not healing like it should ... however from what I know, I'm healing better than you'd expect.-B-man simply answered-...right...
 
-In Hell Sky erupted in full blown shock and anger with what Lucifer had done-  HE WHAT?! -Sky looked at the guards then back to Beelzebub in alarm- he baited us all and we fell for it.. now you are telling me that Brandon wasn't with you?-Beelzebub was staring out the window of her room - The last thing I wanted when dealing with the first devil was him by my side! ... he could've been hurt ... I didn't know this would happen, I even left guards! And now EVERYONE is dead!
 
A Demonic doctor whom was with Belle at the time was looking at several splotches of blood on a section of the court yard- doc:…interesting, this might be Lucifers # Lucifers? but...wait...isn't he all....-Sky ears flattened-..could he be in a weakened state after all these years? -Beelzebub roared-  At the moment I have no idea ... I don't have a FUCKING clue! -Her fists were clenched tightly in rage and misery, mentally cursing herself how she could have messed up so badly-

Sky let off a sigh-...he must have put up a fight...there must be something, any sort of clue as to where they went...-he blinked watched Belle walk past them then take flight to leave hell- whoa!.. W.. WAIT UP!! -Sky took flight only to be grabbed by Gabriel- Let go of me. -Gabriel’s grip tightened- We have no time to concern ourselves with your mortal friend, we have to prepare for war, The needs of many outweigh the needs of one, we must return to Heaven and prepare for battle.
 
Sky growled- like I could make any difference in the fight. now let me go already!-Gabriel pulled Sky in closer and forced him to look at him- I am your commanding Angel fledgling and I gave you an order!-Sky growled as he was forced back onto the ground, meanwhile Belles feet touched down gently by B-mans dojo. a Stark contrast to how hell was, peaceful was a understatement, She made her way to his bed, inhaling deep his scent before collapsing onto it, burying her snout into the sheets and inhaled deeper, tears of loss, misery and failure fell from her eyes-
 
She didn't even know what time it was when she felt a hand gently nudge her shoulder, as she came to she could see Sky, and Beth by her side along with her mother, Bahompet spoke first- Hey dear -she smiled sadly- how you doin?-Beelzebub stifled a sob- Awful -she cleaned her eyes then looked to Sky- how long have I been asleep?-Sky answered-  almost the whole day...I had it out with Gabriel but your mother let me be your ....Assistant to heaven or whatever…-Beelzebub absorbed the information then nodded- A emissary, I understand.
 
Sky let off a sigh then turned to leave the bedroom and head into the kitchen while she sat up, her legs drooping over the side of B-Man's bed, His room was smaller than she was used to..then again the bed was back to the single size version, more than anything she wanted him in her arms that moment. How did mortals deal with this pain?...was this what B-man felt when he had lost those who had been close to him?, Bahompet spoke next filling her friend in-  Your friend from the diner said she senses a great evil ... powerful ... She's not sure if it's Lucifer, or if Arch Demon has returned to the area.
 
Sky blinked a few times as he heard this while walking back into the bedroom- Dixie?-Beth nodded- Yes, she and I are acquainted.\-Sky chuckled- what doesn't that woman know......it feels so strange to be on the other end of things…-Bahompet blinked- Other end?-Sky chuckled some as he explained- It's just that...ever since I knew B...He'd be the one saving my back side...and now...being able to return the "favour" doesn't feel right...not like this.-Bahompet smirked- Why? Do you have some "damsel in distress" fetish?-Sky glared at her for a moment-...forget it...
 
-Bahompet shook her head- regardless of your perversions neither Heaven nor Hell know where Lucifer is. -Sky nodded- there must have been something we missed.... -he glanced to Devidra already knowing what the answer was, Sky left the bedroom and stepped outside for a while, A long silence ensued as there wasn't a answer to the question at hand..where was Lucifer, Belle finally spoke- We have no way of finding him ..-Just then the front door was heard opening and closing as Dixie arrived, Sky was behind her a bit calmer than before- someone ordered lunch?... -he said trying to lighten the mood-
 
Devidra answered-  I did, I thought it best you all eat.-more time past...as they ate they brainstormed trying to figure out where might the old demon might be, Dixie let air out of it- He could be anywhere on Earth or in Hell ... one of the other Hell lords may even be working with him ... we don't know, we could spend years searching, we need a clue ...-Sky let off a sigh and moved to the fire place, he stood there looking at a few pictures of his friend, one picture had Silver in it, Belle would notice something was taped to the back side of the frame..the engagement ring-
 
-She took the picture and turned it over to examine the ring, she frowned- He really loved her once, didn't he?-Sky ears perked a bit-  hm? ..oh.. Silver.. -he nodded slowly-...Heaven was rebuilding after the damage that bastard Wolf did, then well the rest is history...her brother dropped the ring off before he left to fight Xavier...-she nodded- ... I wonder if things had been different, would they have been happy together?
 
Dixie then spoke albeit with a touch of sadness in her voice- ... not likely ...they get married, kids, relationship starts to crumble, a nasty divorce then hatred for the rest of their days ... I've seen it a thousand times-Sky thought about what B-man had told him- the clan wasn't for it to begin with.....apparently a demon possessed Silvers Niece and well..the rest is history..-Dixie countered-  take into account I don't know the history ... and at the moment we have the potential deaths of thousands to avert
 
Sky paused in mid thought realizing he might be a long shot in the choice he was about to make-...a demon possessed her.....where though?...- he said aloud then looked back to the table where everyone was sat, they looked at him, Belle answered- We don't know.-Sky put his drink down- I'm going to find Silvers brother and ask, it might be nothing but it’s worth a shot..-Belle questioned-  In heaven?-Sky began to make his way outside- ...what's the point of going to Heaven?...even if her soul is there I doubt she'd want to talk to me about Him..

-Belle shook her head as Sky stopped by the doorway- no I mean, you're going to Heaven to find her brother? he's dead isn't he?-Sky shook his head- he is alive at last I heard, along with the clan. -Dixie sighed- See we have no idea ... why don't we go with you?-Belle rose from her chair and followed Sky outside- ... If necessary we'll force him to tell us.-Sky looked at the ruler of hell and was hesitant to speak-..look Primal's sister was killed by a demon...I may have better luck...-Belle’s eyes began to glow red- I care not for the feelings of this mortal ... take me to him NOW -Dixie blinked then cautioned-  I'd do it before she eats you.
 
-Sky didn't back down this time- Kill me if you want...but you should stop rushing things...how do you think B will feel?...getting into another relationship after this...if we come out of it alive...-he turned and stepped out of the dojo and unfurled his wings- well.. come on... -he got ready but he noticed her hesitate, the thought went through Belles mind...If B-man did make it out alive..would he? would he really want to be with someone in which HE would be the weakness?-Belle shook the thought from her mind then growled as smoke began to seep from her nostirls- if we don't rush into things we're all as good as dead, now put your stupid, moronic, ass kissing, morality aside and TAKE ME TO HIM! -Devidra simply watched with mild amusement-
 
-The two arrived at the wolven clans location, Silvers brother Primal Glared at them both, but mostly at Belle, he spoke with skepticism - Why should I believe you ?..-Belle stepped up eyes a glow- I could very easily pull the information from your pathetic feeble mind then crush it leaving you a drooling babbling idiot, the very fact I haven't already done so is enough proof.-she stared down at him- ... Now tell us everything we want to know.
 
Primal scoffed then moved back to tend to the campfire, it took him a moment but then he came to a decision-..my Sisters death hurt us all..but I think it hurt him the most...as far as I knew up to his point Brandon has been dead for over a year....-Sky stepped in-. please..I ask this as his friend.. -he got to his hands and knees, begging-. I ask where your Sister Silver was when she was -Primal growled at the mention of his sisters death then spoke-....the old Neko Village...-Sky blinked then looked up to the old Wolf-thank you...
 
Belle seemed to calm a little upon hearing what they needed, then added in a more polite tone- ... thank you. -she turned on her heel and made her way back to the clearing where they had landed,Sky rose up, bowed once more than started to walk away-  Sky! -the Neko looked back as he could see the glint of a tear running down Primal's furred cheek.Tell Brandon...if you see him....we all forgive him...-Sky nodded then turned as he walked with Belle- The Neko Village -his voice filled with dread remembering what had happened- it used to be my Home until Wolf possessed someone there and turned it into a ruin..
 
-Belle nodded and clenched her fists tightly- I will have my army gather ... we invade the village, find Brandon and save him.-Sky stopped as he looked at Belle for a moment- isn't stealth better for this? that place is just saturated with demonic energy since B and I fought Wolf last -She paused- .... wait ...say that previous bit one more time.-She stared straight at him who spoke again-The Village has been saturated with demonic energy since B and I fought Wolf about a year and half ago.
 
-Belle pondered and came to the ultimate conclusion-. all that unharnessed power ... how does someone conquer?... they fight with an army right? What doesn't Lucifer have anymore? ... A massive army -Sky raised an eyebrow then his eyes widened as he realized just what was being said, had he been under their noses all along? -Belle started to walk again but quicker to the clearing-  how big and how far is the nearest human settlement to this village?
 
Sky thought for a bit- I mean it's close to B's dojo...and that's about oh...maybe a hundred or so kilometres away from the nearest city..-she was already doing the numbers in her head.. how big is the city? the big one with Dixie's diner is?- .... we need to move... now.-Sky blinked- Toronto? -he blinked as he watched her take flight- HOLD UP!! -he tried to keep up with her in the air..
 
meanwhile...back at the neko village Lucifer was far more angry as he realized the "curse" on B-mans body was preventing the old demon from getting what he wanted, torture wasn't the answer either as Lilith had tried...instead out of anger they had beaten the mortals body badly...at least one good bit of news at come up, the rejuvenation serum was finally ready, Lucifer exhaled at the news- Well ... at least there's two things going right for me. -he wiped his bloody hand across B-Man's torn shirt- ... there is that. -he put his robe on and walked out of the room-

-Lucifer made his way to the very epicentre of the demonic essence, he could feel it, dark, corrupting, he'd forced several of Belle's guard to commit suicide there, to let their pain, anguish and blood merge with the rest, to enhance the darkness that laid buried within the very soil itself- Soon, very soon.-B-man's body swung slowly as he was strung up by his wrists, no bones had been broke but his flesh...Lilith had had much fun with leaving his face pristine -
 
-Lilith knelt down and looked him over- ... we're leaving your face for the time being ... We want the Dragon to recognize your severed head when we show it to her.-B-man opened one eyelid slowly as he looked at Lilith's face then slumped forward again.....he felt his body being lifted up which felt like seconds later...then he heard cursing...opening one eye he saw.-D.....Dixie?...-Dixie gave him a sad smile-  It's okay kid, how you feeling? You look like shit ...-B-man groaned then chuckled slightly-....I... I've...felt better....
 
-Dixie moved to help B-man down - Come on, we need to get you out of here. -B-man grimaced as he felt her hands on his raw muscles-..is....Belle coming?..d..do they know where we are?.. -B-man gasped once more as Dixie helped him, she put her arm around him and carefully brought him to his feet- ... yeah, she sent me ahead after we figured out where you were-they stumbled through the hallways of the old castle, B-man grimaced-...What a....cunning devil...-They staggered out into the courtyard, but B-man couldn't go any further in his condition - I'm not in any shape to run.
 
I hope you have a signal for them to come running -he chuckled slightly as he looked at Dixie to which she chuckled- easier said than done kid, this place is swarming, we need to keep quiet.-B-man slumped over a staircase railing panting- I don't think we are going to have any time....I heard them saying something about a rejuvenation thing for Lucifer....-Dixie’s eyes widened in shock- rejuvenating Lucifer? Oh fantastic, as if things couldn't get any worse.

B-man looked up at the darkening clouds, then looked back to Dixie, something was off, Beelzebub let her go ahead, he made up his mind then-.......who said anything about living -he gasped then forced himself up- I hope the army is close by....-he gasped- here goes nothing....-Dixie blinked- Kid what the hell are you doing? -his muscles flexed, as he forced himself to use what reserve strength he had left- San Bai... Kayo-Ken…
 
 -at the Dojo Belle felt it first, her mate...his life force was there once more, but it was falling as his power was rising, Sky blinked as he looked over in the direction of the Neko Village- is that?.... -he looked at Belle then Sky yelled at the top of his lungs- COME ON!!!! WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO WAIT!!! -he shot off, only to be overtaken by Belle in a instant, Bahompet looked over at Dixie who nodded- I better tag along, just in case.-back in the Neko Village “Dixie” watched him, careful to keep him from falling- Great work, they'll know where to find us, we'll meet up with them at the rendezvous point.
 
B-man winced slightly, but didn't she just say.... didn't stop with that, instead he continued with one hard push he forced "Dixie" away -Hey kid come on, we've gotta go!.-she'd skidded across the ground several feet, her arms covering her eyes, B-man glared at "Dixie" for a moment as she slid backwards from his powering up, clenching his right fist tightly then his left he thrust both his arms up into the air unleashing a double helix energy shaft, Above Belle and Sky could see the energy shoot through the clouds as they parted, Sky's heart skipped a beat as he could sense his friends energy begin to drop like a stone along with his life force-
 
Beelzebub shouted over the howling wind- It's him! It must be!-Sky grimaced as he couldn't keep up with Belle any longer- Go on without me! I'll catch up! If it is B, his life force is dropping!-Belle nodded, her wing muscles tensed and her speed increased dramatically, B-man vision started to blur as his arms fell to his side, staggering slightly he looked over to the Fake Dixie-...n....nice try Lilith....-his eyes glossed over and will not withstanding B-man started to fall backwards, high above there was a loud sonic boom as Belle broke the sound barrier -
 
Lilith slowly transformed back into her natural form with a large smirk on her face-  Actually my sweet little pet .. you've done exactly what we wanted.-she looked up with a smug expression then rushed towards B-Man, grabbed his weakened form and dragged him off while B-man raised one arm and fired off the last little bit of energy he had as a signal before totally losing consciousness, Belle landed in the Neko village and scanned around- Where are you, you bastards?-Her nostrils could pick up B-man's scent, and far more worse his blood trail-
 
She growled and followed her nose, finding the hole his signal made, she found the blood trail and followed it, which turned and twisted through the underground passageway till she found herself in a large underground circular room, the scent stopped here, he was here somewhere.-Brandon?!-Lilith dragged B-Man out from the shadows with little effort and sat him in the middle of the room- Looking for this?-Sky landed a full minute after Belle panting hard- Did... Did you find him? -Sky locked up as he saw his friends broken form being dragged along-...oh my god....-Lilith smirked- ... we're all here, good ... we've been waiting.
 
Sky growled slightly as he whispered to Belle- If I don't get him to a hospital soon he'll die.... -he glanced at her seeing her fury and rage building up at the sight of what was before her, B-man looked like a piece of trash ...or at least that is what her reaction would have been years ago before meeting this human whom saved her life,  Lilith scoffed at Skys comment- It doesn't matter .... can you not feel it? ... Perhaps not, everyone here is immortal ... well except for him -she wrapped her fingers around his throat- we won't feel Lucifer's spell.
 
His "Spell"? -Sky didn't take his eye of his friend-The demon aura of this place ... enhanced by a few more drops of demonic blood ... but what will really get this beautiful corrupting presence to become truly glorious? The blood of a mortal, a righteous mortal ...-Belle clenched her fists, her eyes burning with fury, Lilith taunted Beelzebub next- And you ... Dragon have been played like a fiddle from the very beginning

-Belle charged towards Lilith with untold fury, becoming not even a blur to Sky, only to be stopped by a sudden immense force and thrown backwards into Sky, he slid backwards as Belle slammed into him, only just stopping a few inches from the throne room- w...what the hell was that?-Before them, standing between them and Lilith was Lucifer, he still looked as he had when he'd met B-Man, with his robe covering his nude form-
 
So, we meet face to face at last. The first Devil and the Latest. The Fallen, and The Dragon. -Belle growled deeply- Lucifer ..-Sky's ear twitched as he saw Lucifer, he had to think of something to try and help his friend, Lucifer motioned with his right hand-  Introduction out of the way ... Lilith, kill him and give our guests his head.-Lilith fingers began to dig into B-man's neck ... suddenly a powerful force struck her down from above, Lilith’s body vanished into the rubble as B-man’s body was flung to the side, through the dust Sky heard Dixie’s voice- who the hell left a hole in the floor? .... -she groaned-
 
I think I ruined my dress. -It was Bahompet who spoke next as Lucifer turned around- ... What?-Belle's eyes flashed and she charged towards the ancient demon with all her might and speed, tackling him and flying through the ceiling and straight into the air, Sky was by his friends side in an instant- Brandon ?! B wake up!...-he looked at Dixie and Beth for a few seconds then picked up his friend's limp body- I've got to get him to a hospital, then I'll be back with everything Hell and Heaven has.

-Before either of them could move Lilith kicked Beth and Dixie away and backhanded Sky to the ground-No one is going anywhere. Sky gasped from the impact, B-mans body skipped along the ground like a stone over a pond then rolled down a flight of stairs-Come children, let us play.-she smirked and stepped closer to Sky sensing his power increasing, Sky growled and more than anything he wanted to shred this women to bits, he glanced at other two women wondering which one was more powerful, the remaining group pushed themselves up and glared at Lilith, Dixie spoke- Lady you may be older, but we "young'uns" have a few tricks. -Bahompet whispering to dixie- Speak for yourself
 
-Dixie got up and rushed to Lilith, with surprising speed, but was no match as Lilith grabbed her, flipped her over and slammed her harshly into the ground- Lilith: Pathetic..-Sky attacked next- HIEN! SHIPUU KAYK! -Sky's flying side kick with the the reverse round house sent Lilith out the nearest hole in the wall- Beth Get B to the nearest hospital -he looked at her with pleading eyes before turning around and going after Lilith, He had been able to say something else when spikes erupted up the ground piercing through Beth's hooves and trapped her-
 
Oh no you don't ... -Lilith appeared once more grabbing Sky by the back of his head, then brought him down and she leapt up, kneeing him viciously in the face, Sky flew backwards smashing through one of the old pillars of stone used to hold up the grand staircase, righting himself he glared at Lilith before his wings vanished-.alright you bitch...round 2... -Sky took his fighting stance as he did so his nails began to glow, his slitted pupils grew as he locked in on Lilith- "Dixie...if you can hear my thoughts...I'll do my best to hold her off...if one of you makes it try to get B to a hospital" -Sky pushed off going into a run-
 
Oh don't worry dearie .... we can hear you clearly-she smirked as fire erupted under Sky's feet, Sky kicked off going into cartwheel before landing in front of Lilith going into a uppercut, along with his cutting attack. Sky's feline roar echoed through the castle as what ever had missed cut several feet down into the stone, Lilith ducked under his final attack, planting her hands onto the ground then wrapped her legs around his waist, then brought him down head first into the ground, she rolled away and sent a ball of flaming energy at Dixie which scorched her right shoulder and sent her spinning before hitting the ground again-

-Beth meanwhile had pulled her hoofed feet from the spikes and whimpered in pain, she hadn't been in a fight for centuries, at least not physical fight, Sky didn't give Lilith time to react, or at least he tried not too as he used his tail to wrap around her waist and throw her down into the ground as well, forcing himself out of the hole his body had been used for Sky tried to get a bearing on Lilith, using his cut attack once more he laced the area in front of him with the light slashing attack . As the fight with Lilith continued he couldn't help but wonder how Belle was faring with Lucifer-

-Belle lashed out with a vicious right jab which Lucifer caught in the palm of his hand. Both demons were beaten, bloodied, black and deep red liquid dripped from their wounds. Lucifer pulled on her arm, straightening it out and shattered her elbow with his other hand causing her arm to bend the opposite way. Belle cried out then whipped herself around, twisting her arm even worse and struck Lucifer across the face with her large tail sending the fallen one to the ground, he tumbled but not before firing off a ball of condensed hellfire upwards and right into Belle's right wing, damaging the joint and causing Belle to fall from the sky, both crashed through abandoned homes in the Neko village before crashing against the ground-
 
Pain courced all around her body as her body was thrown against the wind and sent hurtling through a stone wall, then a dilapidated home, then another before skidding several feet across the floor, the ruin of the building above her collapsed in its entirety, falling on top of her and entombing her under its mass. Beelzebub had rarely felt such levels of pain, she had been confident in her strength, her sheer power, but she and the others had been wrong. Their enemy was much older than her, and much more powerful. She couldn't see, could barely think through the pain, but even now she could still hear him, mocking her.
 Belle rose up she could see the fallen form of B-man his body lay at the bottom of the stairway by the half destroyed fountain by the cats entrance, he wasn't moving and any life force she tried to feel from him was gone. Was he really gone? Had it really all been for nothing?-B-Brandon? -she pushed herself up, her arm hanging loosely, her demonic healing slow fixing the joint, Lucifer pulled himself from his own wreckage and stepped out of the building, he watched Beelzebub limp towards her human. He scoffed-
 
 Elsewhere Sky smashed through the nearby wall, his face in Liliths grasp as she drove the neko into the ground back first driving him several feet down- You're done fledgling! You're pathetic, you never stood a chance.-Lucifer meanwhile appeared in front of Belle before she reached B-man,, he reached out, picking her up by the throat, spun around and then with an almighty yell, threw her across the entirety of the village, her body crashing through several buildings and disappearing from sight-
 
 
 
 
Sky let off a roar as he cupped his hands at his side- sky: CHOU! HAAAOOUU!!! -the energy ball compressed over five times before he let loose the bus sized energy ball at Lilith, point blank range was all he could do , Lilith took the brunt of the force, and stood calmly, the blast having little to no effect on her- Really?-she inhaled- .... Angel-she took off running in his direction, Sky was has used the energy blast as a distraction, he was now bent over B-man checking on his body to try and get his friend out of harm's way.
 
I’ve heard stories of you Beelzebub! -he called out, not really caring if she heard him- ... the monster, the darkest of demons ... -he turned around to B-Man and saw Sky- .... the meanest of the mean ... -he calmly walked over to them- Was that everything? The power of the mighty Dragon? - the fallen ArchAngel scoffed loudly, "I'm not impressed, how you and your hearty bands of insects defeated Oggstrosse, I'll never know -
 
Sky started to panic as he could feel Lucifer's power, it was so imposing that his body was locking up in fear-  I'll get you out of here in a minute B... -he turned back seeing Lucifer almost on them, the arch angel continued to speak loudly-I was almost tempted to reveal myself to you, to find someone truly like myself! -he backhanded Sky sending the fledgling angel flying, his body hit the remains of the fountain then skipped along the stone floor passing out as Lucifer shouted- I'm glad I waited!
 
Lucifer glanced over seeing Lilith step up behind Sky and plant her foot firmly onto his back, her claws digging into his angelic flesh, she took hold of his wings and pulled, once, twice then pulled them straight off with a vile tearing noise and a fountain of blue blood, Sky awoke roaring out in agony as he hit the stone floor, he looked back at her eyes a blaze as one of his legs shot up nails a glow taking off one of Lilith’s arms, Lilith glanced as her arm hit the ground, she glared at him and punched him harshly in the face, between his eyes knocking him back down onto the floor-
 
You were weak! -Lucifer called out as he knelt beside B-Man- ... you gave into weakness and dared to love a mortal man. -he scoffed- Pathetic. And even now, he makes you weaker! -Sky meanwhile hit the ground once more but he never took his eyes off Lilith refusing to pass out, Lucifer stood up and put his foot on B-Man's head and began to push down, Lilith spoke down to Sky- As I said, you had no chance. -her severed arm twitched and began to crawl up Sky's body-
 
Sky gasped - B.....n..not like this.... -he could hear the cracking of bone....or...was it bone?..., he felt the stone under him begin to crack but his attention turned to the severed arm in horror- What the hell is?...-further away rubble gave way as Belle dug herself out and began to crawl towards them, Lucifer snorted- Even now you persist ... -he looked down then moved his foot, Lucifer knelt down then began to repeatedly punch the mortal in the gut, bruising the flesh and bursting blood vessels- .... it's disgusting really
 
-Lilith's stump rapidly regrow her arm, she squeezed Sky's throat- ... your God cannot save you Angel..... forsake him, and you may survive ... do not, and you die.-Sky hissed as he grabbed at Lilith's arm trying to keep it away from his throat, Lilith grinned sadistically then as she spoke- Now ... be good for the doctor ... and say "ahh" -with her newly regenerated arm she forced Sky's mouth open, and instant the severed one struck, the hand forcing its way into his mouth then began to claw its way down his throat, Sky clawed at the hand trying to remove it, he kicked fiercely at Lilith to make her stop, Lilith growled, rocked back up towards Sky and brought both fists down onto his crotch-
 
Sky growled that much more and bit down hard with his fangs into her flesh, all the while being beaten on -Lilith reached up, grasping Sky's jaw and broke it leaving it limp then pulled herself away- .... Your death will be slow and painful-an unknown force blew Lilith away from Sky who then rolled to the side holding his face waiting for his angelic healing to kick in and repair the damage, Beth stood up weakly- ... You know the best thing about so much demonic essence? -she grimaced- it gives so many possibilities to those who know how to use it,  and as Beelzebub's most powerful of Demon-Mages ... I know how to use it.
-Beth took a deep breath as the essence began to take form of a black smog, which Beth began to inhale and consume, Sky slowly got up staggering as his jaw locked back into place, Sky grimaced - Beth can you hold them off long enough? -he said painfully, Beth continued to consume the essence- Give me a minute to finish-Sky nodded -..come on wings..regrow already..-Lilith rushed towards Beth and Sky. 
 
Further away  Lucifer shouted at Beelzebub -  you're no Devil, no Satan .... you're pathetic, LOOK AT YOU!! Crawling like a peasant .... All for this meat sack ....-Lucifer picked up the only mortal man in the battle by the hair. Lucifer looked him over, going over every detail, every scar, bruise and cut, the man was beaten, ruined, just as he deserved to be. The mortal "Brandon Devlin ' who had stolen the heart of a Demon Lord, figuratively speaking of course,- The beloved human pet of Beelzebub -  Lucifer wanted to vomit. Then The Fallen one tossed the mortal into the air just enough to catch him by his face, then began to burn it blistering and melting the flesh, sealing the mortal's mouth shut with and blackening the skin.- Here is the one you wanted Dragon, you can have him.
 
Take a look at your lover now Beelzebub ... -he threw B-Man towards her, followed by a ball of hellfire which rocketed him into her and the both of them through the rubble and buildings, Brandon Devlin, one whom many would call a hero, was broken, destroyed, his barely living body was sent rocketing through the air crashing through stone before coming to stop right beside his beloved. Beelzebub fought against the pain and forced one eye open, her gaze coming to rest on the body of her lover.
 
Beelzebub couldn't fight back the tears that began to fall from her eyes as she lay in the rubble, she didn't fight back the sob that came from her, her throat grew tight and her chest and stomach cramped up, her heart ached more than it ever had before- 'B-Brandon ... I'm so sorry.' she thought, not having the strength to speak. 'I let you down, I got careless and now... now I've lost you, and it's all my fault ... It's all my fault.- in the rubble Belle, broken, beaten with tears and blood running down her eyes gazed as the all but destroyed form of her lover-.
 
She pulled her right arm free of rubble, the limb was barely responsive, broken as it was, she reached out slowly, fingers clawing weakly at the ground and tried to pull herself closer, a sudden pain shot through her back, her wings were trapped, likely mangled, she hadn't the capacity in her to care anymore, gritting her teeth and and summoning as much strength as her battered body could, she pulled herself closer to beloved human, the wings tore from her back but she didn't yell or cry, she hadn't the will too, all of her tears, what was left of them were for one man alone.
 
-Belle's gaze never left B-Man, his face ruined, all because of her arrogance, her failures ... she'd ruined everything, just when her life was starting to become wholesome it was ruined, she'd messed up. She must not have been worthy of happiness, not been worthy of love ... but he'd loved her, she could feel it in the way he looked at her, smiled at her, cared for her. The greatest thing to happen in her life and he had been taken from her. Taken by Lucifer .... by Lucifer.....-I'm so sorry -she thought as she pulled herself to him, her hand brushing over his ruined face, all that went through her mind was how every cut, every burn, every bruise was her fault, all her fault.
 
The Fallen one's smug expression appeared in her mind, mocking her, laughing at her, the thought of his unworthy hands tarnishing her beloved's flesh. She grind her teeth together as anger began to take hold of her, the one chance she had at happiness, the first man to care for her, despite their differences, despite their moral disagreements, despite her very nature, he loved her, wholly and truly, and it had been taken from her, by Lucifer. How dare that monster touch what is hers? A deep guttural growl escaped from her mouth as the bones in her body began to reset and expand. Lucifer blinked then looked over to the sudden sensation before him- What?....