Her Demonic Allure

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We followed the devils to a barrier that looked scarier than this realm. I instantly realized the realm in front of us was the Dark Realm, Lilitu's kingdom. Nyx also realized, so she halted. The devils turned and looked at us in confusion. Nyx stated that there was no way she'd be taking me to somewhere so dangerous.

Erana and Kikimora rolled their eyes and told her to stop baby proofing our journey. I glared at them while Nyx explained why it would be unsafe for me to enter. The devils turned and smirked at each other. They then offered to leave us in Hel and for us to figure out our way home. Actually, Erana then suggested that they get us lost to just ditch Nyx and I.

"You really have the worst taste in company." Erana looked at Kikimora.

"I did bring you though." Kikimora had a teasing smile on her face.

"That just reaffirms your terrible taste in friends." She laughed with Kikimora.

"First off, we aren't friends!" They rolled their eyes at Nyx. "And are you insane?! Bringing the person who Lilitu desires to murder straight into her realm?! That's blatant suicide!"

"Lookie here." Erana jabbed Nyx's chest. "Your friends are in Lilitu's realm, so you have to go there if you want to save them."

"They aren't our friends." Nyx bitterly spoke. I wasn't expecting her to disregard Zena's friends like that. She must be really pissed. "We went as far as we could, Ken. We can't venture any farther." The devils glared at Nyx.

"Ken, please." Zena held my hand and begged me to continue on with them. I was about to respond, but Nyx spoke before me.

"The answer is no. Sorry Zena, but Kenny's safety is my number 1 priority and I refuse to allow her to do something as reckless as walk into the realm where her psychotic aunt waits." Zena sighed and nodded at Nyx. "The exit, Kikimora." She sharply addressed the devil.

"No manners when you're in my home." Kikimora hissed her teeth. "You're on your own if you wish to head back. Figure it out on your own." She smirked and continued towards the barrier.

"You are messing with the wrong person." Nyx's eyes glowed fuchsia.

"You really think you can take me on?" Kikimora laughed. "Your small army of elites was no match for me, yet you... a pathetic demon believes she can challenge me." Her smile was sinister. "Well, let's go!"

My eyes widened as Kikimora showed her devilish form. Her flesh fell from her body as her size increased. She took on a disfigured form that was horrifying to the eyes. I watched as the horns grew while her blackened eyes locked onto Nyx's pink eyes. There was fire protruding from the holes in Kikimora's body. Her true form looked terrifying, especially when she roared at Nyx. Nyx stood her ground, but I could feel her fear. Kikimora revealed her elongated claws that dripped with poison. She was about to slash at Nyx, but I quickly stepped in front of my girlfriend. Zena mimicked the action and pushed Acacia behind her. Erana laughed at the scene and moved out the way, so Kikimora's devilish form could threaten us.

"I think she gets your threat." My voice shook a little.

"Please return to normal!" Acacia shouted behind Zena. She was cowering behind Zena's frame, but Zena stood tall. Zena was actually not intimidated which shocked me. How powerful was Zena if she didn't cower at the horrifying figure in front of us?

"No problem." Kikimora immediately returned to her human counterpart. "So you were going home?" She innocently asked Nyx.

"Nope! That's the barrier, right? We're heading there right now!" I exclaimed and grabbed Nyx.