The dark throne

Chapter 2

-In the demon realm-

Meliodas's POV-

I tapped my pencil on the hard mahogany desk, I was surrounded by paperwork I didn't really wanted to do, but if I didn't Zeldris would just yell at me.

I swear...sometimes he acts more like the big brother than me.
Though I suppose I do need someone to keel me in check.

I averted my gaze from my pencil to the corner of the desk where I had a framed sketch of Elizabeth and I together.

I smiled fondly at the memory.

It had been human festival she had wanted to go to.
It was before I really understood that I loved her so she had to drag me around all the time...that festival included.
At one point she found a booth where you could get a sketch portrait for 10 silver coins.
She got two...

Those days seem to long ago now... 300 years ago to be precise...

I sighed deeply and laid my head on the table..."I'm not fit for this shit" I mumbled.

"Too bad"

I lifted up my head and was met with the judgmental from my younger brother.

"But Merlin gets to go to Britannia and have fun..." I said and pouted, not a fit look for a king, I know, but I don't care.

"Well she's not the king is she?" He says and folded his arms across his chest.
"Now get on with it!"

"..."

"..."

"I'll do it tomorrow!" I said and before he could say anything I was up and out the window behind me.

As I was falling I could hear him angrily call my name.

I landed on the ground and created a small crater.
"I'll fix that later" I said and started running towards the towns square.

It's been too long since I've just walked amongst people, without parades, and not because I HAD to.
Right now I just wanted to.
I loved this place after all, there's so much life, so many interesting things.

'It reminds me of the festivals Elizabeth would drag me to' to though yo myself with a fond smile.
Imagining her by my side, walking through town with me...ruling with me?
Would she have wanted that I wonder?
Or would I have ended up giving the mantle of king to Zeldris and ruling the goddesses with her instead? I wonder...

I shook my head, snapping out of it.
'This isn't good for my mentality..' I reminded myself.
'Elizabeth is dead' I kept on reminding myself...

"My oh my... look who we got here" I heard an all too familiar voice.

I sighed and turned around to meet the eyes of rtf guy that I really hate.
It's no problem though...he hates me like 5 five as much.

"Bellion, his nice to see you here" I said through gritted teeth.
I had to keep up my composure in the public.

"Why wouldn't I be here? I'm not the king, I'm just a lowly commoner...so I belong on the streets? Isn't that what you think? High an mighty king Meliodas?" He said angrily.

Seriously, this guy...
First he hates me for not choosing him to be part of the Ten Commandments, that's how all this hatred between us began.
But I now that nowadays he's mad about not being part of my court...

"I don't think I've ever said such a thing.." said innocently and stroked my chin as if I had a beard.
I just didn't want to start a fight out here.

"Oh no...but I know people...real scum. Like you"

"I'd hope so...everyone's gotta do self reflection once in a while, right?"
I wasn't agreeing to me being I scum. I was simply pointing out that that is what he was.

"Why you-"

"Alright children that's enough"

Children? Oh!

"Gowther!" (A/N -The demon Gowther) I said excitedly.
It was Gowther! He's been my best friend for the majority of my life, but he lives in Britannia now so we don't get to see each other very often.

Gowther's the kind of guy that even Bellion fears, because he can touch you with his pinkie and make you blow up!....okay I dont actually know if he can do that, but he's a crazy strong wizard so he's got all kinds of curses at his disposal.
...which I actually do too since I'm the demon king...huh...wonder why people aren't afraid of me in the same way...

"I come here to visit a friend and find him in this situation...in towns square" he said gesturing to us.
"Honestly Mel..." He said and scratched his chin...
"And you!" He started pointing to Bellion "show your king some respect. It's no wonder I didn't choose you to be part of his court with an attitude like that!" He said, putting Bellion in his place for the time being.

"Tch" Bellion simply said and turned on his heel to walk away.

I stared angrily after him for a while before turning to Gowther with a happy expression.
"I didn't know you were visiting!"

"I thought you were the one to say I didn't need to give word when I come to visit"

"I did, I did"

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-In Liones-

Merlin's POV-

"So how old are you Elizabeth" I asked curiously, I had a feeling deep in my gut that there were more to this than meets the eye.

" oh, I'm  21..." Elizabeth answered.

"And you're your fathers heir are you not?"

"Yes, that's right?" Elizabeth said quietly, probably saddened by the mention of her father.

"I don't mean to be rude by asking this if course, I simply want to further  my understanding of this kingdom and their politic"

"That's understandable, you're welcome to ask all the questions you'd like" Elizabeth said with a smile mirroring that of the goddess Elizabeth.

"Thank you...I feel a bit lightheaded, may I go out on the balcony to take in some fresh air?" I asked, needed just a few moments alone to process this new discovery.

"Yes certainly" Margaret answered and gestured towards a class door leading to a balcony.

"Thank you" I said and walked out.

Will I tell Meliodas about this?
Or should I not, after all I don't have any real proof of anything.
I have to get a bit closer to truly see if it's what I think it is.

I looked back over my shoulder to look at Elizabeth through the glass door.

Could she really be sis's reincarnation?