Back To R.A.D...
A/N: Mammon finally gets the respect he so rightfully deserves...even though it creeps him out...
Mammon puts on his R.A.D uniform. He would be lying if he said wasn't helluva nervous.
Going back to R.A.D.
Going back to being the Avatar Of Greed...
It brought such a nostalgic feeling.
Thirteen: Nervous?
Mammon: Sure am...
Thirteen: Funny. Usually you would say something like "Me?! The Great Mammon-sama nervous! Don't make me laugh!" or sprout whatever annoying nonsense you pull out.
Mammon: Did you come here to be a jerk, Thirteen?
Thirteen: Not really. I'm just making sure you haven't chicken out yet.
Mammon: Careful. Make it sounds like
yer worried about me~!
Thirteen: *Scoffs* Like the hell I am!
Mammon just laughed at the reaper before going back to look in the mirror. He had on his R.A.D uniform on now.
He better get going soon or else Lucifer would be pissed if he's late for his first day back to school.
Thirteen: But seriously...are you really okay with this? It's not too late to back down now.
He can understand where she's going with this. Because he's literally going back to the hellhole where every lessor demon in that school did not hesitate to either demand money, get him in trouble with his brothers, bully, suicide-baited, or use death threats against him.
Mammon: I know...but I'm willing to let bygones be bygones.
Thirteen: You're too damn nice. Everyone there was an asshole to you. I...was an asshole to you too...
Was that regret he heard in her voice? He must be dreaming.
Mammon: I know but that doesn't mean I'm truly going to open up to everyone there. My walls are still boarded up. But my brothers will be there too and they're trying to make up for their mistakes.
Thirteen: Hmph. They better. The fact that they all made an nasty habit of bullying you and nobody did a damn about it for over a millennial is beyond me. Let's hope they got it all out of their system.
Mammon: I hope so too. So...did you kept your end of the bargain?
Thirteen: Ha! I sure did. Don't worry. The bitch's soul will be doing hard time~!
Mammon been knew who she was talking about.
Maddi.
Thirteen: Like how she used you. The underworld will be working her soul to the bone for centuries to come. A fitting end for her. She better be lucky she never gotten involved with me or else there will be hell to pay.
Mammon: Heh. I bet. Anyway, thanks for watching Kanon for me while I attend business related matters.
Thirteen: No probs. Now get going or else you'll be late. No one wants to hear Lucifer's mouth.
True dat.
*Later*
"Lord Mammon, welcome back to R.A.D!"
"Lord Mammon, would you like me to take some notes for you in class?"
"Lord Mammon, want me to do your homework?"
Mammon: Uhh...Thanks?
He never thought he spend the whole day at school being surrounded by lessor demons. Looks of scorn & hate were replaced by admiration & praise.
If this is a dream, someone wake him up.
Everyone knew out of all the demon lords, Mammon was the most approachable. Then Beelzebub...then Asmodeus & Satan, Belphie to some degree , & Levi was the last if he ever decide to come out of his room. Lucifer was out of the question.
Polite as he was. But everyone knew that it was a facade to hide his cruel and sadistic side.
But seriously. Mammon was weirded out. First these people hated him, now they're acting like a bunch of ass kissers.
When he goes to school, it's either he be met with a general insult, threat, or a "where's my money, scumbag?!"...
You know, the usual...
But now, today was different.
"Lord Mammon, are you hungry? I could get you some snacks..."
"My Lord, you look stunning today~! Would you like for me to be your escort?"
Mammon: Uhh...I'm fine guys but thanks. Maybe next time...
"Lord Mammon is so nice~!"
"I wish his brothers were like that~!"
Mammon watched the lessor demons leave to class still feeling bewildered by all the kindess and praises he getting.
He...still wasn't used to it.
???: Everything okay?
Mammon turned to see Satan right behind him.
Mammon: Yeah...It's just...
Satan: Just what? Did someone say anything nasty to you?
Mammon: N-No. Actually. I was just surprised to see others treat me differently.
Satan: I suppose so...Mephistopheles had a spread the word of your heroism.
Cheeks turning a little pink. The students back then that teased him now do anything to please him. Even the teacher whom once hated Mammon, barely said a word to him and started her lessons, lessons that Mammon find hard to focused on. But thanks to Satan...
It gave him much to think about other things that didn't involved his classmates' weirdness.
Satan: If someone bothers you. Let us know.
Mammon: O-KAY...?
Satan chuckled seeing the confused look on Mammon's face. He still wasn't used to all of this. But the forth eldest couldn't blame him for seeing everyone's mood changed so drastically.
A lot has changed for the past few days.
But of course, that didn't mean Mammon's troubles were over.
Despite the recent change at R.A.D.
Not every demon accepted Mammon.
There was still a few demons who believed Mammon isn't fit to be a demon lord, owe them lots of money, and/or just don't know when to piss off...
They still try to blackmail him in secret.
This irks Satan that some stupid assholes never changed.
So underneath Mammon's influence, they all begin to investigate.
He'd heard Beel & Belphie been getting orders from Lucifer on the names of the demons that had attacked Mammon beforehand.
Then there's Asmo's connections which made it easy for him to track them down, and Lucifer would allow the Avatar Of Lust to make a surprise visit, giving them what they were owed in a real bloody massacre.
Satan, of course, helped as well, finding the loan sharks that Mammon was involved with and intimidating them with his terrifying wrath.
The loan sharks that Leviathan met up with mysteriously disappeared...
All that was left of them a ugly red blood stain on the walls. No one bothered to ask Levi what he did.
Some things were better off left unknown.
Of course, there people who were
smart enough to take heed of Lucifer's threats, and those that heard of the recent passings of those that crossed the seven lords, made sure to relieve Mammon's debts and pretend as if he never made business with them in the first place.
With that, any debt Mammon was finally cleared up and he was free to do as he pleases....as long as he don't get into too much trouble.
Satan: Let's go... It's time for a council meeting. Everyone's waiting.
Mammon: Sure...
Satan dragged an reluctant Mammon to the student council room.
*Later*
Diavolo: Mammon~! Satan~! So glad you both shown up~!
Satan gave an hum of acknowledgement while Mammon shyly waved still not used to the attention before sitting down.
He ignored the sad look MC gave him.
Diavolo: Before we start, I like to thank Mammon for allowing us this chance to set things right in Devildom. Thanks to him, everything is back up to working smoothly once again. The financial situation is under control and so far, no misbehaving demon has not caused much trouble like they did earlier.
Lucifer: That is good, Lord Diavolo. I will make sure Mammon will be handsomely rewarded for his efforts.
Mammon rolled his eyes. Again, with the praise. This seriously feels like a dream.
Diavolo: Now before we start the meeting. Do anyone have any questions?
Like what happened one year ago. Mammon raised his and as if one cue, his brothers looked scared.
Diavolo: ...Yes Mammon?
Mammon: I do have something to say...If you don't mind...
Barbatos: We do not...What is on your mind?
Mammon: Well...I mean...Even though I'm happy to be back...and even if there are still some things that can't be possible to repair...But what's the deal with everyone calling me Lord?
Brothers: ???
Diavolo: What do you mean?
Mammon: I mean I know I am a demon lord and all. But back then, no one ever did saw me as that?
Diavolo: Well to clarify things. You are a demon lord like you said. You need to be treated with respect. It isn't right for the citizens of Devildom not too. This was something me and Barbatos had decided to fix.
Even though this literally took them centuries to fix that for him...but okay.
Mammon: That's cool and all...I'm just still not used to it...
Asmo: What do you mean...?
Mammon: Ya know...most of the time people just insult me on the daily basis for well...whatever...So...am I really worthy to receive all of this?
After all...he is Mammon the scummy, largely unwanted, second born.
Unless his brothers need someone to be the scapegoat.
Brothers:....
Diavolo: Mammon. You're a fallen angel. A warrior. One of the strongest demon's there are...I can't imagine you a day for you to not be worthy to receive such things...
Mammon: I....
Diavolo: Which is why I say it's about time you receive the recognition you deserved for all your hard work.
Barbatos: I also agree too, Young Master.
Mammon: You too, Barbatos???
Barbatos: Well I admit. It does get annoying that you do steal from Lord Diavolo from time to time. But I wouldn't complain about it...because it does get boring when you don't.
That comment not only shock him but his brothers as well. They never thought Barbatos would hold someone like Mammon on such high regard.
Mammon: I've also noticed no one else is bothering me again. No lessor demons, no witches, no loan sharks...no debts.... what's the big idea here?
Brothers:...
Mammon: Alright, what kind of trick did ya guys do? Luci?
Lucifer: *Sighs* I was hoping you wouldn't noticed but...I wanted to take this as our way of retract our unjustified actions towards you. To make up for all we did to you and hope to repair our family.
Mammon: Luci...we been through this. I forgave you guys already. You don't need...
Satan: It doesn't matter. We still will continue to help you from hear on out.
Levi: I mean yeah...you're our brother. It's our turn to help you out. We made that promise! No way we're going to break it again.
Asmo: So no more secrets, alright~?
Beel: We care about you Mams...
Belphie: So...let us do this for you.
Mammon:....(Geez. How cute and psycho can these guys get?) Alright...thanks...I mean it...
MC:....
Diavolo: Is that all you need to know Mammon?
Mammon: Yeah. That is all.
Barbatos: Then let's begin our meeting...we'll start talking about on how to help improve the exchange program.
First time ever, the day went by smoothly after that.
No beatings...
No screaming...
No insults...
No suicide baiting...
For the first time in so long...Mammon felt absolutely relieved...and it was not a dream...
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