Devil's Civil War - Claire

When the group opened their eyes, it was to see to Hell. The scent of charred wood permeated in the air, fire plagued the area leaving ashes on its path in what seemed to be the remains of a battlefield.

"Well, I never bought in the whole fire of damnation but I must say the hell doesn't let you down," Rihan joked, his carefree smile is a bit strained.

"It looks like we arrived just as the battle finish," commented Jeanne.

"Come on, let's leave this place. We have some people to find."

So they left, flying for half an hour before finally seeing a group of devils, just not the ones they were looking for. Groups of devils walked through the place, some chained while others had whips and spears pointed at the prisoners, barking orders for them to move.

"Well, it's not the faction we were looking for but maybe if we make some sound here someone will look for us," said Damon, a disgusted expression for seeing such barbarous action.

"There are two high-level devils in the front," Rihan said with a furious expression."Damon, Jeanne... there are children in that line."

It was true, among the adults, children could be seen just as badly beaten like the rest.

"Very well, Rihan, you can take care of the two high-class devils and Jeanne- Jeanne?" asks a concerned Damon.

"It's nothing, really," replies Jeanne, getting out of her daze. "I just never thought things would be so bad they would do that to children."

" I see, we will help them now, my love. Please, heal the captives while I deal with the soldiers."

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When the beautiful blond woman appeared by her side, Claire didn't care. Her tear-stained face and hate-filled eyes were locked on the devil that killed her family. She, like the others, was brought prisoner for not siding with the Satan Faction. When her family tried to retaliate to give her time to escape, the devil in front of her killed them.

She didn't notice the woman but she did notice when the said devil was beheaded by a dark-haired man. She, like the other high-class devil, was shocked for the attack happened too fast and by surprise. Claire finally noticed that her body didn't hurt anymore, that the woman that was by her side was healing every other captive. Almost like a lost puppy, she followed.

While walking she saw as the other guards were imprisoned by silver chains or killed by magic. She saw that a devil was about to attack the healer but it wasn't necessary as with a thrusting move the spear in the woman's hand pierced the devil's heart while never stopping her work of healing others.

When the last of the guards were captured, she started crying for it was over.

It was finally over.

This group of strangers had to take care of everything.

Looking at the figure that walked steadily between prisoners, healing every one of them, it was something everyone one of them would always remember. For they were their saviors.

Claire decided, she was never going to let herself feel powerless again, she wanted to be powerful like the woman in front of her. So she ran and dropped her knees.

"Please, teach me how to get stronger!" It was all she said.

The woman stopped and turned to the floor at her. For a few moments, she said nothing, only moving her head to look at the white shared man that had taken care of the rest of the guards.

"What's your name, child?" She asked.

"Claire." Was her answer.

"And what would you do with the power that you seek?" The woman question, her eyes seemly piercing thought Claire, eyes that wouldn't be deceived by any lies.

"I will never be powerless again to help those I love," it was Claire's answer.

The woman face morphed into a mix of sadness, approval, and understanding. Claire never saw any pity in her eyes.

"Very well, then from now on you are my, Jeanne d'Arc, student."

For the first time the whole day, Claire smiled.

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And it started, the Devil's Civil War. How are you guys liking this chapter?

Why making Claire? I just wanted a devil in our faction. Now we just need a fallen angel and a demigod and Damon will have the complete set MUAHAHAHA

But for real, I just wanted to add a little life to the couple's life and why not a child since they can't have their own at this moment?

Well, I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Bye!