Woohoo, first anime/manga fanfic! Sorry this chapter is so short, and boring and a prelude to the rest of the story, but not everything can be a combustible half-demon setting things on fire.

I hope you like it!

Chapter 1: On A Winter's Night

Snow drifted lazily to the ground on a crisp December day, muffling the pitter patter of tiny feet. A small shape vaulted around a tree, a blanket fluttering out behind it, grasped in a small, clawed hand. The hobgoblin huffed, it's breath condensing in the cold air as its tail whipped frantically. It hopped over a holly bush and continued towards a snow-covered outcrop, it's feet slapping against the snow and its eyes narrowed in determination. Without a even a slight hesitation it jumped straight of the outcropping, sustained a wobbly and uneven flight, and all but fell into the cave mouth at the bottom of a small hill.

The hobgoblin's head bounced as it entered the main chamber of the cave, beautiful flowers brushing against its underbelly and legs. The walls were illuminated by the soft blue glow of crystals, brought straight from Satan's palace in Gehenna so they reflected the color of his flames. A bed was in the center of the cave, surrounded by violets and emerald grass. A woman lay on the bed, clothed a simple dress, her heavy cassock and thick scarf thrown to the side in an attempt to cool down. She was now shivering, her hands clenched into fists. Two snowmen and another hobgoblins sat at the foot of her bed, making soothing noises and giving her bowls of melted snow to try and make her comfortable.

The hobgoblin with the blanket hurriedly bounded to the woman's bed, and with the help of the other three demons, gently pulled the blanket over her. The hobgoblin hummed in the back of its throat, like a mother to a child in pain, and tenderly tucked the blanket around the woman, careful to not hurt her or make her the slightest bit uncomfortable.

"Thank you so much," she murmured softly, her trembling hand rubbing the goblin's head.

Please be okay, Queen Yuri, the smaller hobgoblin thought, its telepathic voice reaching the woman.

"I'll be alright. I told you to stop calling me 'Queen', goofball," Yuri said teasingly, her voice still quiet as she reached towards the smaller goblin. It got the message and scurried forward, allowing her to stroke its small horns. It suddenly looked up at her with wide eyes.

We'll always be friends, right Your Majesty?

Yuri chuckled and tickled the little gobbling behind the horns, "Of course. But you really don't have to call me that." She smiled for a second before her face contorted in pain. The four demons that surrounded her lurched forwards in alarm.

"I'm okay, it's just–" the woman groaned and flopped back onto the bed. "Would you happen to have any more water?" She asked, sweat breaking out on her face as one of the snowmen brought her a bowl full of melted snow. She gratefully took it, dipping one hand in and brushing the water on her face.

What's happening? The smaller hobgoblin asked, peeking over the rim of the bowl and at Yuri's stomach. Is the Prince coming?

The Queen of Gehenna merely nodded, holding her stomach gingerly. The demons all looked at each other before the small hobgoblin turned back towards Yuri. We'll help you with whatever you need.

"Do we have any towels or small blankets?" She asked. The larger hobgoblin headed towards the farthest corner of the cave, bringing out a box full of towels. A small blue baby blanket sat neatly folded on top.

Lord Amaimon thought that these may come in handy. He also said that there was an extra blanket inside the box in case the first one wasn't enough to keep the baby warm, the demon stated, dragging the box to the foot of Yuri's bed.

"I'll have to thank him if I ever get the chance," she thought aloud, staring absentmindedly at one of the blue crystals that decorated the cave.

"You all lived in Gehenna. What's it like there?"

The demons in the cave room stopped preparing for the baby, looking towards their queen. One of the snowmen stepped forward and raised his snowy arms. It's massive, my Queen. The clouds there are as violet as these flowers, and the sky, it paused for a moment to look for the right comparison. The sky is a deep purple, the color of dusk here in Assiah. The streets are illuminated with lights of all colors, and demons are everywhere; in the air, on the ground. The youngling's run and chase each other around, while the elder demons talk about possessions and events. Overall, it's a wonderful place. At least, for us demons.

Yuri wholeheartedly smiled, looking down at the snowman from her spot on the bed. "It sounds amazing. I wonder if the demons there would be fine with a human there." The demons present in the room were about to protest when Yuri groaned again, twisting around on the bed, causing them to continue their tasks of getting ready to deliver the child.

"It's coming," the demon queen groaned, causing both snowmen to rush forward and each take one of her hands. The smaller hobgoblin flung itself to the box of towels and grabbed an armload, picking up the baby blanket with its tail. The other goblin sat at the foot of Yuri's bed and made comforting hums at the back of its throat.

A few minutes later the Princes of Gehenna were born.

The smaller hobgoblin finished drying off the older child with a towel and set him down in the blue baby blanket, carefully wrapping it around him, cautious of his blue flames. The other hobgoblin then took the child and cradled him close to its chest as the younger one was being dried off and wrapped in the spare blanket.

He's so warm, the hobgoblin holding the older twin murmured, before jumping slightly and turning towards Yuri. I'm sorry, my Lady, I just–

"It's alright. What do you think of him?" She reassured, craning her neck to look at the newborns. The hobgoblin handed Yuri her eldest son, answering, He feels so soft and warm. I think he'll grow up to be a good demon.

Yuri turned towards the other twin, watching as he was snuggled up tightly into a blanket and then handed to her.

Four faces crowded around Yuri to looked at the children. The blue flames that engulfed one flickered weakly as his younger brother gurgled softly, their mother holding them close.

Oh, oh! What're their names gonna be? the smaller snowman asked, hanging from the side of Yuri's bed.

She thought for a second before looking down at her sons. The one with the flames shifted slightly in his blankets before giggling, the younger child now in a deep slumber. Yuri smiled, pulling them a little closer, "I think I'll call the one with the flames Rin, and his brother, the one without flames, Yukio." She carefully unwrapped the younger twin from his blanket, gazing at his left arm. While both sons possessed slightly pointed ears, only one had apparently inherited the power of their father. Or so, Yuri had first thought.

The Queen of Gehenna traced a finger over her younger son's arm. It was covered with pale red swirls that almost resembled scales, his small fingers tipped with tiny claws.

Yuri re-wrapped the blanket around the child, pulling both him and his brother closer. She turned towards the demons in the cave as if to say something when voices could be heard off in the distance. With an unspoken agreement, the two snowmen moved for the front of the cave. The hobgoblins were about to join them when Yuri whispered, "Wait."

They turned to face her, worry shining in their green eyes. "Please. If anything happens to me, please protect and watch after them." She pleaded with the goblins. They both nodded and retreated to opposite sides of Yuri's pillow, the larger one comfortingly stroking her hair.

Of course, my Queen. But it doesn't mean we won't leave your side. We promise.

Yuri gave a small smile, her eyes tearing up. "Thank you both so much. All of you." She lay back against her pillows and closed her eyes, waiting for the exorcist and the demon king to enter her chamber. She already knew Mephisto understood and, while it didn't seem like it, cared for demons. Shiro though, he'd never really given a demon a second thought, much less give one a chance to get close to him. With the exception of Mephisto, of course. The demon king had changed him, and Yuri knew that her sons would too.

She saw the two figures approach her bed and she felt the smile find its way onto her face. She was hoping she would have had the chance to bade farewell to these two before seeing her husband. They'd been her most welcoming friends in the Vatican, even before this whole "wife of the Devil" fiasco, they'd been understanding and caring. They were kinda like the Three Compadres, always sticking together and looking out for one another.

Yuri then though about the newborns. She smiled slightly, looking down upon their tiny faces. The larger hobgoblin was correct, she could sense that the elder twin would make a fine demon. But Yuri knew that both sons would not only become powerful demons, but powerful human beings as well. Maybe not in their human nature as much as their demon nature, but they would be able to change the opinions of many.

Yuri sighed, before wishing them both luck in the world of Assiah; the last thing out of the Queen of Gehenna's mouth before her head slipped back against the pillows and her eyes grew distant as she passed on.

"Be strong and live. Show everyone that humans and demons can live together peacefully."

Can't wait till I get the next chapter done. I promise it will be much more...active...I guess. *shrugs*

Oh, and a shout-out to a REALLY good story, Prince of Beasts by xfireflyskyx. Seriously, you gotta read it.

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Yours in soul, spirit, and blue flames,

-VictoryScythefang