The vampires finished up cleaning the mess once the vampires were locked up on the dungeon. Maruta was in her room as she trembled a bit and stared at her hand
Great...Arisu is back
Maruta entered inside and met up with two other older vampires
"This is chaos..." The woman said
"Why are you here?" Jinah asked as she glared at them
"We had to... especially since we heard what happened to Matsuri" Her father said
"...you two said you had enough and left. Now all the sudden you're back for what? Matsuri?" Jinah asked
"We had to. Because you've been a failure from the very beginning. Sleeping with the Queens and playing with mortals. Ridiculous" Her mother said
"And it seems we have a demon..." The man said as he turned to look at Maruta. Maruta kneeled down with her head down
"My name is Maruta Kayo. A demon from the Shadow Clan. I think you've heard a few stories about my father...the King of all Shadows" Maruta said and stood back up
"That's right. Your kind have been slaughtered by a few mortals...when they discovered magic" The man said
"That's right..." Maruta said
"What business do you have here?" The woman said. Maruta stood in place and sighed
"...I was sent to kill the next heir...of the Taniguchi Kingdom" Maruta said as she looked down
"EH?!" The group exclaimed
"Wh-what?" Mitsuko asked as she looked surprised
"I'm sorry Micchan...for keeping this a secret but...yes. I was sent to kill you...and I hid in the village. I was disguised as a mortal using my magic. Once I met you...I...tried to harm you. Luckily...you had a strong border around you that kept my dark magic from getting to you. At first I didn't know what was going on or how my magic didn't work on you. After you told me your story about Matsuri...that's when I started doing research and realized...she wasn't just an ordinary vampire. Her magic was protecting you from any harm..." Maruta said
"...why did you stay?" Mitsuko asked
"After meeting you and learning more about the mortals...I started to enjoy living in this place. I realized that we weren't so different from mortals. I decided to abandoned my family and throne along with a few of my comrades. Forgive me Micchan...I should've told you sooner. I promise I changed...and I am on your side. I will serve you since you saved me...and rescued me from a cruel life" Maruta said as she bowed down. Mitsuko walked up to her and hugged her
"Apology accepted" Mitsuko said and smiled softly. Maruta smiled and nodded
"Thank you Micchan" Maruta said and Harumin pushed her aside
"Yeah and what about me?" Harumin asked as she hugged Maruta
"Sorry Harumin for not saying anything. I promise there won't be no more secrets between us from now on" Maruta said as she held her hand and kissed it softly
"I love you so much" Harumin said as she leaned in and kissed her
"Mama! I am a demon too!" Kiyoko said as she smiled
"Can I be a demon too?" Koharu asked
"I'm not sure how this works. I thought you two were just humans but...it seems the power decided to go to Kiyoko" Maruta said as she kneeled down and hugged them closely
"I'm glad you two are safe. And don't worry Kiyoko... I'll teach you a few things okay?" Maruta said
"Okay!" Kiyoko said as she smiled brightly. Jinah looked up and the doors opened as the two Mizusawas stepped inside
"We're back" Juhin said as he smiled brightly and Nitski stood behind him wearing a nervous expression. Nitski looked up and walked up to her aunt before kneeling down
"Forgive me Auntie...for being stupid and sa-"
"No need to apologise, Nitski. It's okay. You've gone through so much and I understand your pain. You shouldn't be sorry because you were right. I was never really there for Matsuri or for you two. You were never weak, Nitski. You've been strong and taking all those hits to protect your brother and Matsuri. You three have a really strong bond...that I know you three can change this world. By working together and staying by each other's side..." Jinah said as she patted her head softly and smiled. Nitski nodded and jumped as Ema hugged her
"I-I...missed you mom...I was scared...I thought you weren't c-coming back" Ema whimpered. Nitski smiled a little before carrying Ema in her arms
"Sorry for scaring you, Ema. Don't worry...I won't be going nowhere" Nitski said as she smiled and kissed her forehead
"Nitski..." Cyndi said as she walked up to her. Nitski looked down a bit and held her hand gently
"I'm sorry Cyndi...for hurting you. I promise I won't hurt you ever again..." Nitski said and kissed her hand softly
"I will always love you no matter what Nitski. It's okay" Cyndi said as she leaned in and gave her a quick kiss then hugged her. Nitski blushed and hugged her back
"Is Matsuri awake yet?" Juhin asked
"No...not yet" Jinah said
"I'm right here..." Matsuri said as she leaned against the door and held her arm since bruises began to show up on her body
"Mom!" Sachie said as she ran up to her and hugged her
"Ow..." Matsuri said. Asuka walked up to her mother and gave her a hug
"We love you...and missed you" Asuka said as she blushed a bit
"L-love you both" Matsuri said as she smiled weakly
"Matsuri!" Mitsuko said as she ran up to her but Matsuri only flinched
"N-no...please wait..." Matsuri groaned and trembled. Mitsuko hugged her gently and kissed her cheek
"I'm glad you're safe..." Mitsuko whispered
"I'm happy...that everyone is okay" Matsuri said and they pulled away from her
"Matsuri, we would like to speak with you...about your new power" Her grandmother said
"...I don't want to hear your stupid lectures" Matsuri said coldly
"There is something else you need to know about the Devil Queen..." She said
"...just spill it. I already had enough" Matsuri said
"You already know about the first Devil Queen right? About Miaseakuu" Her grandmother said
"Yeah...she was the first who ruled the fucking world. What about her?" Matsuri asked
"This power always chooses the worthy ones for it...because each Devil Queen that had this power...were reincarnations of Miaseakuu" Her grandmother said. Matsuri's eyes widened and looked at her
"Wait...what?" Matsuri asked
"It's simple. You are Miaseakuu. After she died, her body reincarnated and became another Queen. She will forever be alive and live inside of each Devil Queen" Her grandmother said
"Let's speak somewhere more private about this..." Her grandfather said. Matsuri sighed and nodded
Seems like this is important...
"I'll be back Mitsuko and I promise...to tell you everything" Matsuri said and kissed her softly
"Okay" Mitsuko whispered as she smiled a little. Matsuri's grandparents took her and Jinah followed them. Matsuri only trembled a bit as she gritted her teeth
...fuck...just how much do I have to deal with this bullshit?

After the explanation and hearing her grandparents lectures. Matsuri stayed with her mother as she wore some bandages on her body.
"I think it's time..." Jinah said
"E-eh?" Matsuri asked
"Matsuri...you knew one day this would happen so I suggest you tell her the truth. It's best to do it now since...your form was revealed to everyone" Jinah said. Matsuri trembled as she looked at her hands. Jinah reached out and held her hands
"Matsuri, I know you hate thinking about the past...especially because of what your father has done to you...and your childhood" Jinah said
"Please don't bring that up..." Matsuri said
"You need to move on from it. You have a family now and that's what matters the most. I know you struggle with this form and now that this new information has showed up... we'll find a way to help you. I promise that everything will turn out okay in the end" Jinah said as she patted her head softly and smiled warmly. Matsuri trembled and hugged her mother
"I'm so happy you're here with me...all thanks to him" Matsuri whispered
"Now go out there and speak with her" Jinah said
"Right..." Matsuri mumbled and walked away heading to the kitchen where she found Mitsuko with the two other princesses. Matsuri took a deep breath before walking up to Mitsuko
Come on Matsuri...calm down you idiot. She needs to know...
"Mitsuko...uh...can we talk...for a moment?" Matsuri asked slightly nervous
"Hm? Sure. I'll be back" Mitsuko said
"Okay Mitsuko" Mei said
"We can talk about it later" Himeko said. Mitsuko and Matsuri walked to their room where it was quiet
"So what do you want to talk about?" Mitsuko asked
"About...the fight earlier" Matsuri said as she fidgeted with her fingers
"Hm? What about it?" Mitsuko asked
"I-I...that...was my Queen form and...the first time we met uh...I did a terrible first impression" Matsuri said as she looked away
"Oh...that" Mitsuko said as she looked to the side
"Y-yeah and...there is another thing. You see...I'm still not a full adult yet" Matsuri said
"What? How old are you?" Mitsuko asked
"I'm around the age of a teen in your human ages. You could say I'll be turning into 20 in human years. Just three more years left before I turn into a Queen. When the time comes and I turn into a Queen Vampire forever...I might...not remember you nor...the girls" Matsuri said as she looked down
"Wh-what? Wait...are you saying...your memories will be erased?" Mitsuko asked as she trembled
"M-my Queen form...is a bit different from other Queens. Each Queen Vampire is unique in their own way and since I'm the daughter of...the old Bloody King...I'm special" Matsuri said
"Bloody King?" Mitsuko asked
"I guess you haven't heard about my father's story...nor the Mizusawas story. Years ago us Mizusawas were known for being the worse and strongest vampires. Why? We had a power...that no one else could hold. Cannibalism" Matsuri said
"Cannibalism? Does that mean...you-"
"Eat other vampires? Yes. My ancestors were always given this power by birth. Each one has controlled lands and other vampires. When it was his turn to become the King, he just decided to wipe out the weaklings but thanks to mother. He decided to just get strong himself...and when I was born. He immediately got me training when my fangs came out. It was painful working everyday none stop. Mother saved me a few times but...he was always aggressive and strict with my training. He used me to become like him and fight others. He always said to become the best no matter what and that the weaklings should be eliminated. I gave in and accepted my fate...until I met that human who helped me. I started thinking different things...especially after what Tonisha did to me. I still trained hard but...after losing you and my mother...I knew I had to do something. So after being trapped inside...my Queen form started to appear in me. That's when I decided to attack and managed to get that asshole's power. I'm surprised he kept me along for so long...I guess it was because he wanted me in my Queen form. And since my Queen form...grew hatred and rage from being stuck in a cage...I have no bond with that form. So it'll be hard to use it...especially around you and the girls. I might...end up hurting our family. Now it's worse because... I'm the 5th Devil Queen which makes things harder" Matsuri said as she trembled
"So that's why you wanted me and the rest to stay away from you?" Mitsuko asked
"...yes. Because I was getting out of control...and because Tonisha was there so it brought back terrible memories. I-I'm sorry for...keeping this...a secret. Honestly...I was just...scared" Matsuri said as she rubbed her arm and shut her eyes tightly before feeling a comfortable warmth coming from her wife. Mitsuko hugged her and held her closely
"It's okay Matsuri. You were just scared and that's alright but you should know that I will always love you no matter what. It's okay to tell me everything... because I want to help you" Mitsuko said. Matsuri teared up as she trembled and held Mitsuko closely
"I-I don't want to forget about you...or our kids...nor our friends. I'm scared I might not recover my memories...what if I-I can't r-remember? What if I-I hurt you? A-again?" Matsuri asked as she began to cry softly. Mitsuko only held her tightly and stroked her hair softly
"Matsuri...don't worry. We will get through this together. When the time comes...you won't be alone. Everyone will help you. Our family will help you" Mitsuko said. Matsuri trembled and held her closely
"...you said this power of yours is genetic and that the power is given by birth. Does that mean...they have it?" Mitsuko asked
"Only Sachie..." Matsuri said
"But she eats human food perfectly fine. When did this start?" Mitsuko asked
"About ten years ago...when Sachie was just three. You were in a meeting and I stayed with her. All the sudden, I saw she wasn't moving nor was she breathing normally. At first, I wanted to call you and the doctors but that's when the cannibalism power came in mind. I decided to try it out...so I used vampire flesh and human flesh. Sachie eats both and when she ate them...she felt better but...once she realized what she'd done. Sachie felt terrible and cried saying she was a monster...that's when I decided to keep her power a secret from the others...and you. Because Sachie was afraid of hurting you or the others in a certain way..." Matsuri said
"So that's why she started to become distant?" Mitsuko asked
"Yes..." Matsuri said
"Thank you for telling me...I promise everything will be okay" Mitsuko said as she kept holding her closely. Matsuri trembled and smiled a little
I'm so happy to have her as my wife...