Chapter one: Angel?

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Demon births were rare. The overpopulation of hell tended to make the mother's hide their children. Usually on earth. The abandoned planet. Ravaged to pieces by humans, saved by other species. The children were hunted down. Killed for their horns since hell had no cause for them.

Kuza peeked around a tree, frowning at the sight of a creature covered in stone. It's hair was like snakes, hissing towards. Kuza hid, covering his face. He didn't know what it was.

"Hi." Kuza jumped, his eyes wide as he stared down at the short stone creature.

"H-Hi. Are... Are you an angel?" Kuza murmured, gently rubbing the base of his horns. He had two sets. A large curled pair, and short stubby pair in that curved slightly between the large ones.

"No. I'm a gargoyle." The creature murmured. "You're a demon. What are you doing here?"

"I don't know. I've always been here."

"Oh."

"What's your name?"

"Ricky! I'm Ricky! The best gargoyle ever cause I have snakes and snakes listen to me!"

"I'm Kuza." He whispered. "Wanna go for a walk?"

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