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A demon named Arcadia wanted to try the life of a human. She then ventures into a remote town surrounded by a deep forest.

There she meets a royal councilor who went there to investigate a murder and find the demonic threat told by the town oracle.

Arcadia was dragged with him into the town and she decided to live along the human life. Little she knows that her fellow

demons pursue her for betraying them because she left them.

[ this is my way of writing, it's actually designed for a comic,just read along ^^, I'll decide on the chapters later...This is really

long. And by the way, this is only part 1 of the whole thing.]




{if you're wondering about their names, honestly, I hate giving names so I just named them from what they look or what they

do}

Hear Ye-! All of you, subjects of his Majesty! Heed the Great Oracle's warning! A prophecy in which a demon shall inflict

destruction upon us. The Great Oracle has sensed this foul entity to be dangerously close to our beloved town. But fear not, we

will vanquish this demon with our strength and the help of our divine war Goddess. Now, all of you, I'm here to present a

request from His Highness. His Majesty requests that all men shall be enlisted in the royal battalion,immediately. However,

don't worry all of you....According to His Majesty, he wishes all of the participants to be well compensated for this matter. Now,

who wants to serve His Majesty, say I!

Townspeople men: I !!

--In the outskirts of the town, the riverbank. This is the place where women wash their clothes and the same time...do the

daily gossip.--

Woman holding a bucket of water: Oh my God. Fate is cruel, isn't it?

Woman picking up a bar of soap: Yes my friend, I find it rather hard to believe...that a devil shall destroy us!!

Woman piling dirty clothes: Hmph! You've said it, well I never!! My poor son is now in shock! I can't get through him at all!! He

won't eat, drink, sleep...nothing...All he does is to shout "Blood" !! My goodness...

Woman sitting on a rock: See? Just even the thought of that demon brings fears into people's hearts---

Woman piling dirty clothes:---uh, not really, actually, it started last night. He insisted on a night hunting with his friends. So I let

him, but the night was already deep and only his friends came back...all of them were in shock too..

Women: ...? Oh do please carry on...

Woman piling dirty clothes: ..well now where was I..Oh yes! All of them were telling me at the same time that they saw a

creature--no, a human-like creature!!

Women:....h-human-like....?!

Woman piling dirty clothes: Yes, and I do remember that they could smell blood all around the place. And the place was

unusually quiet and still--not even a hoot of an owl! Then, they walk further and they were terrified to see animal corpses,

bloody, yet they seemed to be sliced cleanly, their eyes could tell that they were killed unaware!!

Women: ....creepy!!

Woman piling dirty clothes:...And finally, a fast swoop came upon them, then it started screaming and began to attack them

ferociously!! They managed to run away though...But my son was left behind...They said that they could hear his cries but it

suddenly stopped. They thought that he was dead so they didn't came back for they also value their lives... They went to me to

tell me that my son was missing...I was worried sick, and I hoped that he's still alive....But, I think it was a miracle, this

morning, I saw my son walking back from the forest...His eyes were bloodshot, he has bloodstains all over, but thankfully not a

scratch.

Woman scrubbing clothes: Yes, I happened to see your son that early morning. He seemed to be exhausted...Judging from the

bloodstains, I assumed that he went hunting, but 'tis strange he was't carrying anything...

Woman piling dirty clothes: This morning, I saw him sketching something, It seemed that he's been drawing the same image

all over. His room is full of paper...Here, I managed to get one...He's kind of an artist I say...

Woman sitting on a rock: Why, this is an image of a woman. Maybe it has nothing to do with what happened last night..Maybe

he's in love with someone...But, I haven't seen this face before somewhere...

Woman piling dirty clothes: Definitely not! Look at the back, there's the word blood written all over...I'm thinking all day that

this might be the "demon" the Great Oracle's talking about...Oh goodness, Gods spare my foolish thoughts!

Woman sitting on a rock: Hmm, now that you've mention that this woman might be the demon...This same morning I

overheard something near the tavern in the marketplace...They were talking about a mysterious woman roaming the forest

lately...

Woman scrubbing clothes: A woman? In the forest...? Wait, so that was my husband mumbling while he's drunk some day

ago!! As you know, he's one of the royal messenger...well, he went to the nearby kingdom through the forest....And he saw

some women's clothing hanging on a tree...Well, it's kinda embarrasing to say that we had a fight over this, I though he had

another woman----oh silly me. Anyway, he said that the clothing was rather weird, he has never seen such--ever.. And to what

I think...heehee, from his description those clothes were immodest!! Worse than underwear!!

Woman holding a bucket: Well, I don't want to assume now...But I think that this demon is really that woman...Who

knows...but from what you've said, it's easy to spot a half-naked woman around here!!

Women: Laughs

Woman scrubbing clothes: hmph! With all of this chat, it's getting late! Heehee~............
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............Oh my God!!

Women: What is it?!

Woman scrubbing clothes: Blood!!!

Womem: Oh my God!!

Woman scrubbing clothes: Look! There's someone floating!! Let's save him!!

Women waded in the water to retrieve the man

Woman (who used to hold the bucket): It's too late, he's dead!!

Messenger's wife: I know him!! I know him!! He's the royal general!!

Shocked Son's Mother: Look!! He was slashed to death!! But, look carefully...Clean cut!! And his face, look at it, he didn't show

any struggle at all!! Don't tell me---!!

Women: It's the demon!! Screams

--That night in the tavern--

Royal Footsoldier: Hiccup Say, pal, have you heard that the general is dead?? hiccup

Drunk Footsoldier:HiccupHiccup Bah, some wive's tale! I just talked to the general yesterday! How could that happen?

Royal Footsoldier:...Meh? No way, A lot of people saw his body floating on the river this morning!!

Drunk Footsoldier: (Spits out booze) Then it's true?!

Royal Footsoldier: Yeah, apparently women who came down to wash on the river did....hiccup

Bartender: Yeah, I'm afraid he's right. My wife was frantically running to our house this noon to tell me that...They say it was

the "demon" who killed the general...

Someone(enters the door): ...Demon?

Footsoldiers: Uh..Sir!! Good Evening!!

Someone: A demon you say, so mister tell me more about it.

Bartender: Uh, sure Sir....I'll be more that willing...But I'm afraid to tell you that this might be some wives tale...

Someone: Carry on..

Bartender: Sure...Well, someone's son went hunting and saw this "demon" they talk about...Up to now that boy is in great

shock!! Poor boy...

Someone: Anyway, His Highness has ordered me to investigate the death of the general...Now tell me where did the boy saw

this "demon"

Bartender: Well, accounts say that they have seen this demon in the forest lately...Hearing cries, seeing a pool of blood, animal

corpses that had been sliced cleanly..and some..well...err--Immodest women's clothing...

Someone: Woman's clothing...? So this demon's a woman?

Bartender: Maybe.

Someone: Hmm, tell me where exactly again she was seen?

Bartender: If I remember clearly, they say they always see her on the other side of the river, near the riverbank, and hunting

area....

Someone: Here. (Drops a generous amount of tip on the table) Thanks for the information.

Footsoldiers: Sir, where are you going??

Someone: To the other side of the river, of course!

Footsoldier: Seriously--?

Someone: Seriously. And for that, may I borrow a sword?

Footsoldier: Certainly.

Someone: Now, I'm off...and you two, go home to your wives.

Footsoldier: Shall I get a horse for you sir?

Someone: Nah, I'm off my own...I don't want to exhaust the horse on this late night. The moon's bright enough, I can manage

this...

--The stranger left--

Drunk Footsoldier: Bud, surely he was just joking? Hiccup

Footsoldier: I don't think he is, you know him...He'll do it.

Bartender: I just hope his body won't float on the river tomorrow...

Footsoldiers: ...Yeah.

--In the forest entrance--

Someone: This place is unusually quiet. Well, better start off...

--After a few minutes....--

Someone: I believe that this is the hunting area...but there's no sign of a kill...wait!! That's the general's helm!! I think the

"demon" is near....

--After a few more minutes--

Someone: I've explored the hunters area, yet, there's no trace...Just this helmet, yet, it wasn't bloody nor seemed to be

washed...

--Something hits 'someone's' face..---

Someone: What's this?? A piece of cloth?? (Grabs cloth) This is...!! Underwear? Who's insane enough to leave such a thing

here??

--Splashing Occurs--

Someone: There's someone here!!

'someone' creeps to the river bank slowly...

Someone: (I can't believe it...Is this really the demon?)(steps on a branch)

Woman in the river: Who's there?! Show yourself!!

'someone' tried to stay quiet and very still...

Woman in the river: (jumps out the river -naked- and suddenly disappeared)

Someone: (Jumps out of the bush) Hey now!! Don't show yourself like that---!! ..Eh? She disappeared...No way...

---suddenly, 'someone' felt cold metal on his neck, it was sharp---

Naked woman: My clothes! Hand them over!!

Someone: Oh!! I see they were your "clothes" I'm sorry...now here..take it..(Hands them over from behind) Uhh...be sure to

get dressed....

Naked woman: I know that! Hmph! Don't tell me what to do!

Someone: Uh, Miss? I'm afraid that you have to bring that sword down...I'm concerned on how you'll dress...

Naked woman: Silence! I don't trust you!

Someone: Believe me, Miss, it's getting cold now...You don't want to catch a cold now, don't ya?
Don't worry, I won't hurt you...

Naked woman: .... (drops sword)

Someone: Say now, Miss, do you live somewhere here?

Dressing woman: None of your business.

Someone: Ok....So uhm, where are you from then?

Dressing woman: None of your business either.

Someone: Oh..then...Well, don't forget to pick up that sword of yours...I might run away...and you don't want that now do you?

Woman: Stop telling me what to do!! Ugh!

Someone: Hey there...are you alright?

Woman: Don't touch me!! Argh!

Someone: You're wounded...here, let me treat that ( grabs bag).

Woman: I said, don't touch me!! Leave me alone!! Awww!!

Someone: Don't do that! It will hurt you more!! Now sit still, and let me treat that wound of yours...

Woman:....

---'someone' treats 'woman's' wound---

Woman: Don't get any ideas that I'm trusting you after this..

Someone: Smiling I won't. Anyway, what did this to you? A Wild boar? You fell off somehere...? Or...

Woman: It was a man.

Someone: So it's a someone? Then? Maybe a bandit, good thing you got away----

Woman: No! It was a heavy old man!!

Someone: (Heavy old man---? Does she mean the general? I kinda remember the general running of the castle one night

ago.....)

--A sudden pause--

Someone: So uhm, tell me, is this "heavy" and "old" man...wearing something like a crest like this? (shows pendant)

Woman: SO!! You're one of them!!

Someone: So he is the general!! So you're the killer!! (...and the demon!!)

Woman: Why do you care?! So what?

Someone: I'm afraid, I have to bring you to the palace immediately.

Woman: Because of what?! I killed him? So what?!

Someone: Yes, I'm afraid that you need to be sanctioned for that...So..

Woman: There's no way that I'm going with you!!

Someone: (shouts) You have committed a murder!! You're a murderer!! Of all people to kill, the general!! You must be

something!You're a...(tongue almost slips on saying..."demon")

Woman: A demon?!

Someone: ...

Someone: Anyway, you have to come with me!!

Woman: Let go of me!! ( Grabs sword) Slashes 'someone's' arm ~bluntly~...

Someone: You're good with a sword, even for a blunt strike....

Woman: ...Leave me alone!!! (Strikes, but misses..)

Someone: Whoa there, take it easy...

Woman: ..I feel....dizzy...ugh.....what's going on?! what have you done with me?!....ugh...You....dirty!!...(drops asleep)

Someone: Putting some sleeping powder on the bandange was a good idea.

---Several Hours Later---

Woman: (wakes up) Where....?! I'm in a house---?!

Someone: Oh, you're awake.

Woman: Where am I?!

Someone: At my house.

Woman: Why you!! (Stands out) What the?! I can't move!!

Someone: Unfortunately, I've chained you on my bed, if you don't mind...Who knows, you might kill me over my sleep....Aww,

that still hurts, (tightens a bandage on his arm)...Now, if you behave, I might let you go...

Woman:...As if! I don't trust you!

Someone: Well, better get some more rest...when the sun is up, I'll take you to the palace myself.

Woman: ...The palace? (Calmly) So why didn't you take me there right away?

Someone: (Laughs) Oh no, I don't want to, yet....You know, I have a position and a reputation to keep...I can't afford anyone

see me carrying a half-naked woman around town now...especially at night!! That's very scandalous, you know. Good thing my

home is near the forest...

Woman:...(blushes) You're right...

Someone: Oh, so you do value modesty now...?

Woman: Shut up!!



Someone: (Calmly) So, why did you do it? You know, killing the general is a big loss to the kingdom.

Woman: (Looks away...) He...(grasps the blanket) He tried to touch me!!

--a sudden pause--

Someone: ..... I see... Then it's settled. I'm letting you go.

Woman: You're not taking me to the palace anymore?

Someone: Yes,a conspiracy!...He tried to touch you, then it was just right. No matter what his position is....I'll tell the councilors

that the general was at fault...Or...no..I can't.(turns back)

Woman: Why not?

Someone: I'm afraid, that they will supsect you more....It's clear now that you've killed him but....the fact that people knew it

was the "demon" who did kill the general....No matter what excuse we make, you'll be executed...

Woman: No! I don't want to die!

Someone: I'm afraid, again, that it's true. People are scared of this "demon" and it's clear to me now that you are the "demon"

that they are talking about..

Woman: .....

Someone: Demon or not, they will still go after you, unfortunately.

Woman: I'll leave.

Someone: No you can't.

Woman: Why not??

Someone: Someone already saw you..in fact, everybody already knew how you look...Hmm...let me think...Ah! I'll help you

escape. But not looking like that....

---After a few moments---

Woman: (Holding a dress) Oh yeah, I haven't tell my name yet..I'm Arcadia...

comment by author: yeah, I know this name is common

Someone: Ok, Arcadia, I'm Tim...(Digs in the closet.)

Tim: Now, then, Wear this and this and this...And oh, these are yours now, I don't need them...

Arcadia: How do I look? Will they be still able to notice me?

Tim: Modest enough. Meh- that should do it. You'll be like invisible to them....But a favor if I may ask that you'll act

naturally...I'll do the rest to get you out of this town right away.

---Later---

Noble Lady walking by: Why, Sir Tim, who is this gorgeous lady you accompany? Your lover?

Tim: Oh no, My Lady, she's well...uh....my cousin actually, well, I'm off to escort her to the station...A little visit, you know....

Noble Lady: May I know her name?

Tim: Name...well...uh...her name is Ar....ar....Arcy.

Arcadia: ( Arcy?! That's a stupid name.)

Tim: We really love to stay but we have to go now...Farewell...and Good Day...

Noble Lady2: I knew that Sir Tim lives alone in his mansion...now it's strange to have him with someone even if it's cousin....

Noble Lady: Ah, nonsense, you've heard the lad, a little visit of his cousin. I don't think that it would hurt a bit.

Noble Lady 2: No matter, I find that girl somewhat odd..

Noble Lady: Hush, carry on, we'll be late for the tea party.

---at the entrance to the forest---

Tim: I think you're safe now.

Arcadia: Yes, I can manage.

Tim: Oh yeah, here's some money for you, you'll need it.

Arcadia: I don't need money.

Tim: Oh? Well, those clothes are yours now..

Arcadia: No, I'll give it back. I want my old clothes.

Tim: You'll catch a cold with those...

Arcadia: Fine.



Tim: And now she's off.

metal footsteps can be heard

Footsoldiers: Sir! Thank goodness that you're alive!

Tim: Yes, I am fine as you see.

Footsoldiers: Sir, shall we escort you back to the castle?

Tim: I might as well go...walking is tiring, you know?

< Tim rides the royal carriage>


---in the royal palace---

High Councilor: Lord Timothy, may I know the progress of this murder case.

Tim: Certainly, Sir. I'm afraid, that the information I've gathered is not completely credible.

High Councilor: I see. But, according to the footsoldiers. They have information that this "killer demon" was suspected to be

staying in the hunter's area near the river.

Tim: I see...

King: Very well, gentlemen, I order you to issue scouts on the forest. They might find some leads...

H. Councilor, Tim: Yes, your Highness.

Tim: (By that time, Arcadia could have fled...)

High Councilor: Lord Timothy, would you like to join the search party?

Tim: I pass, I'm still a bit exhausted from my investigation yesterday, I'm afraid.

King: Very well, meeting adjourned.


---Tim's residence---



Tim: She should have gotten away by now. (sips some wine)

Arcadia: Hey Tim!

Tim: Startled (Drops the glass of wine over the balcony and spits out some wine) Arcadia! What are you doing here....?!

Arcadia: Well, I forgot something...

Tim: And you came back?!

Arcadia: Well, I forgot my sword.

Tim: Oh.

Arcadia: Well, where is it?

Tim: In my bedroom...Near my closet...

Arcadia: Thanks. Got it.

Tim: Seriously, I've thought that you've finally got away from this town.

Arcadia: Like I said, I have to go back for my sword, anyway, thanks again..I'm going.

Tim: No, you can't.

Arcadia: Why not, now?

Tim: The King has sent a lot of scouts to search for you in the forest.
And I don't want any casualties.

Arcadia: ....

Tim: Stay here for now, until the search party's done.

Arcadia: Ok....You don't want any casualties...I could have killed them now.

Tim: Anyway, I'll prepare a room for you.

Arcadia: That reminds me...Where did you sleep last night?

Tim: Worry not, I didn't sleep with you. I slept on the sofa downstairs.

Arcadia: ...prepare a room? You? Don't you have servants?

Tim: Nope, I don't want any. I don't believe in slavery. Hahaha....

Arcadia: ....

Tim: I'll prepare dinner first. Then, I'll get you some clothes...Could you wait for you room? I'll clean it a bit.

Arcadia: Sure...whatever...

---Later that night in the balcony---

Tim: See those lights in the forest? They are persistent.

Arcadia: They are still looking for me...

Tim: Meh- They'll give up in the morning.

Arcadia: I hope they do.

Tim: So, uhm, Arcadia, where did you came from?

Arcadia: I don't know.

Tim: You don't know?

Arcadia: Yeah.

Tim: Well, where do you live?

Arcadia: I wander around. I really have no place to go...

Tim: Oh....You know, the people here fear you. Some stupid prophet guy told us that you'll destroy this town.

Arcadia: Is that so? What a freak.

Tim: You seem to be nicer lately.

Arcadia: ....

Tim: ...anyway, once the search party gives up...you're free to go.

Arcadia: I'm not yet sleepy though. Say, do you play cards?

Tim: Yeah. C'mon.

---2 hours later---

Tim: Yawns I'm sleepy.

Arcadia: Not yet, I haven't won at all!! 12 times in a row, I lost!!

Tim: Yawns Fine. After you win...

Arcadia: I'm not sleeping until...I...win! (drops asleep)

Tim: (Looking at his cards) Yes, yes......Arcadia?? Oh, she fell asleep.(Looks at Arcadia's set of cards.) Royal straight flush

eh---? She actually won...Laughs

--next scene--

Tim: Ugh, I'm already tired...But I have to carry her upstairs....(Lifts Arcadia)...Yawns (Ascends the stairs lazily....)

Arcadia: .....zzzzzzz.zzzzzzzzz.zzzzzzzzz.zz

Tim:

At....this...rate....I..might..collapse........(collapses).....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

--The next morning--

Tim:...Oh my head it hurts...(Rises) Oh...Laughs We slept on the floor.....hahaha....Arcadia, Arcadia...Wake up....

Arcadia:..hmm~~ Oh?

Tim: Get up there...Forgive me, I wasn't able to carry you in your room...I kinda..."fell" asleep, literally...

Arcadia: It's alright...(Stands up)

Tim: Anyway, I'll make some breakfast...

Arcadia: Sure, then maybe the forest is safe now...

Tim: Probably...

--later--

Tim: (Holding a pan) Hold on a minute, Arcadia. It will be done shortly.

Arcadia: Nah, take your time..