"Yuto, take the left flake!".

"Right I am on it!" he shouted as the pierced through the demonic spirit with his sword, or in this case claw, as the sword was created by ripping one of his nails of his dragon claw, and transformed it into a black sword.

Not that Shay would ever know about it. He couldn't. If his partner knew what he truly was... Yuto shook his head at the lone thought of it. Everyone in the order knew Shay's hatred for the demon nobles and what they had done to his family and sister. If he knew the truth, Yuto was sure he would cast him aside. He was after all a demon prince. A growling sound could be heard behind him, as a demon spirit materialized itself behind him. It was about to strike him, maybe even try to rip him in half, when another sword sliced through it, and saved him.

"What in the world are you doing Yuto?!" Shay hissed beside him. "You are not focused on this at all. This is so unlike you".

"My apologizes" Yuto mused as he drew his sword into the scabbard. This training exercise was over with after all.

"You have not been yourself since we found that scum of a demon noble" Shay sneered as he also let his sword get back in his scabbard. "You never told me what happened that day". Yuto shrugged slightly. Not that his fight with Declan had changed anything really. He already knew he was a traitor.

"I told you already. I knocked you out in order to escape. End of story" Yuto replied firmly "We are only apprentices. None of us could stand up to that demon's strength. If you still mad about that then...".

It is not my problem. Or that was at least what he had been about to say, when Shay pulled him into a surprised hug. His lips were extremely close to his left ear.

"Do I look mad to you Yuto?" he then whispered which made him shiver "But there is something you are not telling me, and I wanna know what it is".

"Shay I..." Yuto began but then pushed his partner off him.

"There is nothing to tell" he then hissed and before Shay could ask into it, he left the training area, leaving a confused Shay behind.

Time skip.

"You two were amazing!" Allen Kozuki shouted cheerfully as Yuto and a reluctant Shay appeared in the viewing area seconds later.

Allen was a short boy, with similar high as Yuto. His red spiky hair stood out in the crowd and it was easy to spot him and their female friend Saya, at the waiting area. If it was not for his hair, Yuto would still be able to recognize him since Allan was the only one wearing a poncho. Yuto sighed deeply as he sat down in the chairs his friends had reserved for him and Shay.

"You almost hit Kite Tenjo's score!" Allen continued and handed his friend a slush ice. All to call him down and give him fluence.

"We could have done better. Yuto lacked focus in there" Shay mused as he glared at Yuto. He was not going to tell them what had happened in the training room. Not as long as Allen and Saya was here, but when his eyes meet with Yuto, his eyes clearly said, 'we talk about this later'. Something Yuto was grateful for.

"But still, you two did great" Allen continued and looked at the girl beside him "Isn't that right Saya? They are even better than most of the recruits here".

Yuto gazed over to Saya Sasayama. Her light purple, lilac hair was neatly put together. Dressed in a light blue dress, with a teal turtleneck over it while held up by brown shoulder straps were her preferable outfit. Brown tights, white fingerless gloves, white leg warmers with teal cuffs and straps, along with orange shoes completed her outfit. That and she had spectacles along with a blue belt at her midsection with a cross symbol in it, made Yuto sigh inside. He still couldn't believe he was friends with three exorcist apprentices. Not that he regretted their friendship.

"Um yes. They were spectacular" Saya mused as she clapped in her hands "Sure, Kite Tenjo is one of the youngest top exorcist in the order, and he could handle the training facilities single handed, but you two being able to match him, even as a team is remarkable. All me and Allen can do is... well assist".

"Ah Saya cheer up" Allen replied as he tapped her shoulder confidently "Your spiritual healing power is of the charge. I am sure you will be an amazing priestess one day. Maybe as good as the holy mother herself...".

Yuto quivered slightly. Not out of fear or because of the name itself. No, the Holy mother was the reason he was here to begin with. She was this amazing woman who founded the celestial order centuries ago and the person Yuto was here to learn more about. Sure, he had been distracted lately with the training and partnership with Shay, as well as hanging out with Allen and Saya, but he never given up his goal in acquiring the info he needed.

"By the way... I even got myself an internship with the great Doktor" Allen continued bragging "Can you believe it? The great Doktor thinks my abilities with machinery is worth training. I couldn't be more thrilled!".

"Congratulation Allen. I am happy for you" Yuto replied and tried to sound happy for him.

However, inside all Yuto was feeling was dread. That man, the great Doktor, the inventor of the order, was a creep in Yuto's eyes. Properly, because of what he was. The Doktor was after all the one encasing demons and spirits into the weapons they were using. Small, powerless and maybe even unimportant demons, but demons no less and it made Yuto's stomach twist knowing something so inhumane existed in the celestial order. Especially, since they worshipped god of all people. However, to the order he was seen as an important asset and people, like Allen saw him as an idol.

"Yuto? Are you okay? You look pale" Saya then questioned "Want me to heal you? Or what about lunch? You two must be hungry after that ordeal".

"Yeah Lunch! I hear the cafeteria sells pizza today!" Allen uttered rather excited "Let's be the first in line. What do you all say?".

"I am sorry, but I have something to do" Yuto declined rather quickly and got up from his seat. Then he turned around and left the area.

Time skip.

"I cannot believe you are letting him stay here Sister!".

That was the first words he heard as he opened the door to the office to the current leader of the order. What awaited him was a heated discussion between high priestess and leader Alexis Rhodes and the high priest Aster phoenix. At a bed was a young girl lying, and it looked like she was sleeping. Funny enough she was holding a crystal ball while doing so, and Yuto wondered if she was sleeping at all. She was after all known as the Oracle of the order by the name Aura. Her previsions had never been wrong; however, they did leave a lot for people to decipher. Luckily, no one had noticed Yuto entering the room as of yet.

"High priest, please contain yourself!" Alexis scolded in a firm tone "The boy has done nothing but to earn our trust. He is the demon king's son, and thereby half human. He has the right to try out as any of our members".

"Hogwash! He might be half human, but the demon in him could strike us at any moment. There is something you are not telling me!" Aster hissed in an angry tone.

"No father Phoenix. I am only following our rules followed by our founder. The holy mother. I suggest you should do the same" Alexis lectured sternly "Tell me instead about the demon lord Shay and Yuto discovered...".

By those news Yuto closed the door and instead listened closely at the door. This might be important. Hissing sounds could be heard from the high priest at first before he finally spoke.

"Fine. I sent Kite Tenjo out to investigate further. After what Aura pre visioned, we can't take any chances...". Yuto froze by that. They were sending Kite after Declan.

"Yes, I never seen her faint like that while watching the future..." Alexis mused "The words 'Certain doom', 'celestial power' and 'Tainted darkness', does make me believe the heir to the pride clan could be a danger to us all".

"What about the girl, he is contracted by?" Aster then mused "What do we do about her? That boy did say she was innocent... but is she really, when contracted to that beast? He is one of the strongest demons known. Who knows how much he tainted her?". Yuto clenched his fists in an angry matter. Why did people always expect the worst in people? Or in this case demons? Including him.

"Go with Kite then. You have the sight bestowed by heaven. If she is tainted, you of all people would know. Do whatever you can in order of sending that beast back from which it came" Alexis ordered firmly.

Yuto had just managed to move away from the door and hide in the corridors before the door got opened and a very determined Aster phoenix left down the corridors. Yuto bit his lip as he was debating with himself. His goal going to the office in the first place was to ask the high priestess about the founder alias Holy mother, but after hearing that, his resolve was once again broken. What was the right decision? To warn Declan Akaba and his contractor or not? He did owe Gili a favor, but... With fast steps he walked down the corridors.

A,N: well that was that chapter. Getting intense for sure. That and a lot of characters got introduced into the story. Lol. Declan and Gili is in a heap of trouble. Not only do they have Kite after them, but now the high priest Aster Phoenix is joining them. All I can promise you is getting intense. Lol. But what do you think of the order so far? Do you think the selection of characters are fitting in their role or not? As for Yuto wanting to know about the Holy mother. It will be revealed why he is so interested in her of all people. In the next chapter however, I am uncertain on who is the main character. Declan have had a lot of chapters in a row now, but for some reason it is easier to write from his view... not sure who you prefer. Declan or Gili in the next chapter. Please comment on what you think. Thank you for your time.