Demon Princess (Meliodas) (On Hold)

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Etheria, Zeldris, Cusack, and Chandler stared at the cocoon Meliodas was in. "Brilliant as always, Young Master Meliodas." Chandler says, and Cusack stares at him and crosses his arms. "Once he absorbs the remaining Commandments, Meliodas will finally become the new Demon King." Zeldris says. 'When he gets back I'm going to ask him.' Etheria clenches her fist and glares at the cocoon and then at the newcomers. "Seems like we kept them waiting." Ludociel, now in a female vessel, says seeing them. Chandler chuckles, "I didn't think we'd get our turn, but it seems I was wrong." He says. "It was always gonna turn out like this." Cusack says and grunts reverting to his true form along with Chandler. "Who are they?" Gilthunder asks. "The two are known as the oldest of the Demons." Merlin shares and looks at Chandler, who had his sword drawn. "Chandler and Cusack." She looks at the other one.

"Both possess tremendous abilities and act as mentors to Meliodas, Zeldris, and Etheria. They've always stayed put in the Demon Realm, so they never stood center stage at the Holy War. They're enshrouded in mystery." Merlin explains. "Now, let's show them that these older-timers still know how to rage." Cusack tells Chandler. "Tremendous magical power." Hendrickson says. "Just being near them makes me feel dizzy." Gilthunder says. Ludociel walks forward and Etheria and Zeldris walk towards him. Zeldris and Etheria stood face to face with Ludociel. Merlin was face to face with Cusack and Escanor was face to face with Chandler. "The leader of the Four Archangels, the Daughter of Belialuin, and Escanor, the one who defeated my brother." Zeldris says. "Both your brothers." Etheria corrects him keeping her eyes on Ludociel. "I won't let you get in Meliodas' way." Zeldris says and Ludociel looks down. "We've never met face-to-face before. This is our first real meeting." Ludociel points out. "And last. We'll make sure of it." Zeldris tells him.

"I've never sensed this kind of power in one place. It's completely off the charts." Gilthunder points out. "No doubt about it. Right now, you and I are looking at the seven strongest warriors on the planet." Hendrickson tells him. Escanor is the first one to make a move swinging his axe, breaking the ground, making dust rise, and creating winds but Etheria, Zeldris, and Cusack come out unfazed. "Did that fill your palette?" Etheria asks in a dead tone. "Oh? For you to be unscathed by my blow, how very impertinent of you." Escanor tells the cocoon. "Bastard! I'll destroy anyone who tries to cause harm to Young Master!" Chandler threatens Escanor. Merlin does some hand gestures. "I'm afraid you cannot." She tells them. "Double Impact!" A blue wave of force gets thrown at them. "Are you really the same clever brat who managed to foll the Demon King and the Supreme Deity?" Cusack asks. "To be honest with you, I'm disappointed." Chandler says. Cusack and Chandler fly towards her but Escanor steps in and tries attacking them but they push him back.

"Merlin!" Escanor calls but she stops him and snaps her fingers causing an explosion, pushing them away. She looks back at them once they land. "What the hell was that?" Chandler asks. "I'm not familiar with that technique." Cusack replies. "We decided to form this alliance for a reason, you know?" Ludociel says from behind them with his rapier drawn. Chandler and Cusack look back and get knocked into the walls by his attacks. "Napping Reaper. So then that was Ludociel's notorious Flash, huh?" Chandler asks. "That wasn't very nice. We're a couple of old geezers. It takes time for our bodies to warm up. Isn't that right, Pacifier Fiend?" Cusack asks his other half. Ludociel flaps his wings and walks over to Zeldris and Etheria. "Hello, Zeldris. I hear your swordsmanship is the swiftest in the Demon Realm." She says. Zeldris pushes Etheria behind him and grabs his sword handle.

The two engage in a sword fight without moving an inch. Zeldris and Ludociel both get a cut on the cheek and Zeldris gets an extra one on his arm. "You Master Zeldris!" Cusack calls. "That was heartless, damaging a woman's face without any remorse. Seems your brother neglected to teach you how to treat a lady." Ludociel tells him and Etheria's eye twitches. "Dammit! How dare he hurt Margaret's body!" Gilthunder seethes. "As long as there's an archangel inside Margaret's body she'll get hurt, so shut it!" Etheria seethes glaring at him. "And you speak of Meliodas when he wouldn't go as far as to possess a woman's body." She tells Ludociel. Cusack throws an attack at Ludociel and Hendrickson pushes him out of the way. "Just who do you think you are?" Cusack asks. "You really think you saved me just now? I saw through his attack from the start. What a hopeless fool." Ludociel chastises Hendrickson, who injured his leg, and heals him and himself.