Survival In The Demon Queen's Heart

Chapter 1: Survive

     15 long years since this war has started, 10 years since I've been on my own. The Continent of Arastasia has been in turmoil since we went to war with the Demons. I haven't met any humans in a while either, just constant Demon patrols. I'm weary relying on wit and improvised potions to survive. I'm so damn tired.

     The sound of rustling can be heard, the warm summer day contrasting the burnt down city as Micah searches for clues of Survivors. "Damn it, no luck here either, I gotta move on" Micah sighs, his sweat sticking to his back and forehead. Marching and stomping can be heard in the distance, He can't tell but he just knows its coming in his direction. "Those damn demons, can't they just leave me alone?" He states running deeper into the city, only being stopped by a presence, A killing intent so thick, you can feel it from a mile away, and it's close.
     "Fuck, she's here." He says, drawing his sword and preparing himself. Down the cobblestone street he could see her; beautiful, long white hair flowing in the wind. Her piercing red eyes stare into his soul, she's trailed by 10 men of varying sizes. "He might be the last one, the only presence I can sense at least." One of the men say, he's tall and muscular with a sinister smile painted on his lips. "He doesn't look that strong, I could take him easily with one eye closed" A shorter demon states, licking his lips intently. The woman finally speaks up, "Silence." Her one word enough to silence them instantly.
     "You are the last human left alive." She states, her eyes staring daggers into Micah's soul, "Surrender now, and you may die an easy death.". Micah, feeling nothing but a cold sweat and fear, steels himself in front of her. "If I am to be the last human alive, then surrender is not an option." He states, the look in his eyes unwavering "I will not die here today.". He readied his blade, a hearty laughter comes from behind the woman, "My queen, let me deal with this insect." One of the Demons say, stepping in front of the woman. The woman stares back at the demon coldly, pushing him out of the way "Do you think me to weak to handle one battle, do not forget your place General Zhaog.". The demon shudders, backing up and taking a knee "Forgive me, my queen.".
     Micah, staring at the woman finally pipes up "If you're done arguing amongst yourselves, let's get this over with, I have people to search for.". All the woman could do was laugh, her voice was as sweet as candy, she unsheaths her katana "You humans, so prideful, it's almost cute how you think you'll live." She states "But I permit you to try.". She makes her way toward him "My name is Ayako, the Queen of the Demons, and the strongest demon alive, do you still wish to fight." She states him down with an arrogant smirk. Micah resolves himself to fight, he'll try to fight head on, its worked with other Demons after all. "My name is Micah, The last survivor of Humanity, you will die by my blade." He shouts before running in for a quick strike. She parries, going in for a quick slash to his chest, to which he quickly blocks, getting pushed back due to the strength of the hit. Micah is left panting, holding his sword tight a tough mental battle raging on in his head. "You're quite strong for a human, I guess you'd have to be to survive this long" she states intrigued by the human in front of her "Prepare yourself human, I'm taking this seriously from here on."
     A flurry of blows pursues, Micah taking hit after hit, managing to block a few. Leaping backwards, he reaches into his pack, taking out a potion and a small bag. Drinking the potion he states "You're fast, and strong, if this were a different time I would've enjoyed this fight, I might die here though." Breathing heavily, it's clear she's still holding back. "But I didn't get this far with strength alone." He says igniting a fuse on the bag and running towards Ayako, he faints a slash before promptly tossing the bag and covering his ears. 
     A large flash, and a loud bang ensues, the queen and her generals stunned. Micah took this chance, dashing to one of the stray generals and slicing his head off. By the time the Demons all came to their senses, Micah was gone, with one of them dead. Ayako just looks around, she's strangely not angry, just confused "That human, he's interesting.". Ayako shouts to her remaining generals "Split up and find that man, bring him to me, Alive." with that the generals all split up in different directions. Ayako searching for him herself, spots a small blood trail leading out of the city and into a dark forest. "You can't hide for long Micah the Human." She says following the trail by herself.