Josh was now in the throne room of the former devil, so it was now his. Since he was now The Devil, he controlled all of Hell. He was currently waiting on his generals, who were a little late. Xero was waiting outside for him since he was too big to fit inside the castle. Just then, the generals walked through the door and into the throne room, stopping at the foot of his throne.
???: Devil, my name is Sharnore.
???: And my name is Fornlyx.
???: Mine is Algath.
???: Mine is Ezra, Devil.
(A/N: Imagine her human-sized. Also, I think it's pretty obvious I don't own these pictures by the way, no offense intended.)
The two female demon generals knelt down while putting a fist on their chest.
(A/N: This kind of kneel, except ignore the sword.)
Josh noticed the two female demon generals were the only two out of the four of them that knelt with respect and called him by his title, again with respect.
Josh: Hmmm...
Fornlyx: Something wrong?
Josh: It's just that I noticed you and Algath didn't kneel or call me by my title.
Algath: Is there a problem with that?
This made Ezra and Sharnore gasp in shock, they didn't expect them to disrespect The Devil. Josh slowly rose from his throne and looked at them with a serious glare.
Josh: As a matter of fact...
He charged up some energy and emitted a forcefield-like blast, powerful enough to launch all four generals across the room. Before the generals could get back up, Josh used his superhuman speed and moved so fast he practically teleported next to Algath and Fornlyx. He then grabbed both their throats and slammed them into each other, enough to crack Fornlyx's armor and Algath's wings. Then he slammed them onto the ground, only causing even more pain to surge through their bodies.
Algath: Aaaahhh!!!!
Fornlyx: Fuck!
Josh: Now, you two will show some respect to your new Devil, or else...
He then turned a finger into a claw on each hand and pointed at their throats.
Josh:...you'll get a promotion to the deepest bowels of Hell. Now, do I make myself clear generals?
Male Generals: Yes, Devil!
He then turned his fingers back to normal and stepped away from the two male generals.
Josh: That goes for you two as well, Ezra and Sharnore. Although I'm not too worried about you two as much as Fornlyx and Algath.
Female Generals: Yes, Devil.
Josh: Now, back to business.
All the generals stood up and looked at their new Devil.
Josh: Now, I don't really care enough to know what you four are specifically the generals to. For now though, we are going to discuss how we are going to get allies. We will also need to train every single demon to be the strongest they can be if we are to prove our strength and defeat Heaven.
Sharnore: Devil, what about the humans?
Josh: Not a bad idea but they are pretty weak. Any other options?
Ezra: What about the monsters?
Josh: A good suggestion but I'm already the King of Monsters.
Algath: Impossible.
Josh: You dare question me?
Algath: Uh, no, Devil.
Josh: Good, now any other suggestions?
Fornlyx: What about fallen angels?
Josh: Hmmm...
Josh: If I can use my power stealing power on the most powerful fallen angel, then I can become the king of the fallen angels. That is if they don't agree to be allies.
Josh: Good idea, I'll do that.
Generals: "I'll"?
Josh: Yes, that's what I said.
Ezra: Devil, you don't mean you're going alone, do you?
Josh: Of course I am, why would I bring anybody else?
Ezra: What if you need help?
His expression then grew dark and serious with the slightest hint of fear in it.
Josh: I don't need anybody's help. I'll do it on my own.
Algath: At least let that dragon come with you, Devil.
Josh: Fine, I guess he can come.
Algath: Thank you, Devil.
Josh: Don't mention it, oh and there's one more thing I want to discuss.
Sharnore: What is it, Devil?
Josh: How are we going to get my big sister back?
Generals: You have a big sister?!
Josh: Yes, and the humans captured her after she saved my life. We are GOING to get her back, and soon.
Generals: Yes, Devil.
Fornlyx: So, does that mean she is the queen of Hell?
Josh: No, that would mean we would be together, as boyfriend and girlfriend or something like that. She is my sister and if you ever say something like that about me and my sister being together like that, I will rip your head off and feed it to the dragons.
This made Fornlyx gulp in fear.
Fornlyx: O-Of course, Devil. My apologies.
Josh: I'll let it slide this time. Now get to work, generals. We have a lot of work to do and I want it done soon. Train all the demons to be incredibly strong and me and Xero will go find the HQ of the fallen angels.
Ezra: Actually, Devil. We already know where their HQ is.
Josh: That's good, where is it?
Ezra: It's at the cemetery known as "Sanctuary" in the human world.
Josh: Sanctuary, huh? Okay, thank you for informing me about this.
Ezra: Our pleasure, Devil.
Josh: Well, you four know what you are supposed to do while me and Xero are gone. Me and Xero will be going now.
Generals: Yes sir.
Josh then left the throne room and walked to the dragon nest where fifteen full grown dragons were. As he walked past them looking for Xero, the dragons lowered their head to be the same level as him out of fear. If he was being honest...he loved this feeling. The feeling of being feared and respected, for people to know what true power was. Some of the younger dragons cowered in the corners of the dragon nest...this made him make a menacing smile.
He eventually found Xero bathing in an ocean of lava nearby. When Xero noticed him, he immediately bowed out of fear and respect. This only made Josh's menacing smile grow even more. He loved this feeling, demanding fear and respect and his subjects willingly giving it to him. He knew it was bad and evil to love something like this, but then again...everybody believed he was evil anyway.
Xero: What is it you need, master?
Josh: Xero, we are going to go to the HQ of the fallen angels. But first, we are going to make a quick stop. Oh, and I should mention we are not going to be stealthy about this.
~Timeskip~
Instead of going to Sanctuary, Josh and Xero went to the news station. People were screaming for their lives as Josh and the massive dragon, Xero, walked through the streets. Each step from the dragon was powerful enough to make even the buildings shake. The police couldn't do anything as their bullets were crushed by the thick scales of Xero. They eventually reached the news station and Xero stayed outside to guard while Josh went inside.
Inside the building, he eventually found the new station, where he saw several humans. So he spoke in his demonic voice to intimidate them.
Josh: Get out.
The humans ran past him and out the room, leaving him alone in the room. He then used his virus power to take control of the whole station, making purple technology-like lines appear all over the entire system. After he took full control, he decided to sit down in a menacing way on a chair nearby and let the whole world know about him. If he was declaring war on humanity, he was going to do it right. After all, if everybody saw nothing but evil inside him...why not give them what they want?
(A/N: Pretend it's just a normal chair.)
With a menacing smirk that screamed sadistic evil, he made his virus power force a live video of himself across the world, forcing everybody on an electronic to watch him.
~With Kallie~
After she had managed to get her little sunshine to safety, she had taken down a lot of soldiers but was inevitably captured. Needless to say she made it extremely hard for them, fighting them every step of the way. Right now, she was in a cage meant specifically to hold her. She had noticed strange things happening to herself though.
First, a new symbol had appeared on her stomach that she had never seen before, along with feeling new powers surge through her. Then she had suddenly grown angel wings with armor and a sword, but she had quickly made it disappear before any humans could see.
(A/N: Ignore the hands.)
There were screens and cameras pointed all around her, watching her every move. Thanks to her virus and lightning power, she was able to detect anything electrical and any type of technology so she was able to tell if anything was on or off. That's how she knew she wasn't caught by the humans when the angel wings came out. Right now though, she was watching scientists study her. One thing everybody knew though, was not to touch her or mention her little brother...especially since the last two people didn't come out well after they did that.
Scientist #1: Sir, there is no possible way to scientifically decode her DNA. Everything is just...supernatural, I guess. Not to mention her DNA changed again just an hour ago.
Head Scientist: Well don't give up, we will decode this monster sooner or later. For now though, we just have to be careful not to anger it and to keep our distance.
Scientist #1: Yes sir.
Head Scientist: Good, we just need to keep this...creature, this monster-like thing, contained. If it gets loose again, all Hell will break loose.
Kallie then glared at the head scientist, piercing daggers into his eyes.
Kallie: So...this is what Josh felt like. To be locked inside a cage, knowing you can't do anything to escape. Having all this power and yet have nothing. To be completely at somebody else's mercy, somebody who doesn't deserve to. These humans are so pathetic, acting all "superior" when they needed a whole army just to take me down, with being dishonorable and attacking us without warning. Pathetic...Josh was right. Humans are nothing but a parasite to this world. They have no honor, they only manipulate, cheat, lie, steal, kill, and prey on those who are weaker just to feel better about themselves. Humans are worse than pathetic, they are what's wrong with this world.
Just then, Sam walked into the room with some scientists.
Sam: How is she?
Head Scientist: She seems stable, for now at least. Just don't mention, you know who, and she will be fine.
Kallie: Hey dumbasses, I know you're talking about my little sunshine! If you so much as even lay a FINGER on him, I'll paint this whole facility red with your BLOOD!!!!!!
She then punched the cage so hard a loud ring emitted from it, which made everybody cover their ears in pain. Just then, Jackson and Rose entered the room.
Jackson: Shut up, freak!
He then pushed a button close by. Electricity covered the entire cage, forcing her to stand in the middle of it to avoid being shocked. She may have the power of lightning but that didn't make her immune to it.
Rose: Jackson!
Jackson: We have this button to make sure she doesn't get out, Rose.
Rose: That doesn't give you the right to abuse her!
Jackson: Why the hell not?! She and Josh slaughtered and entire army of one million soldiers! If anything, she deserves worse than this!
Rose: You are unbelievable! I'm all for fighting but even I couldn't go as far as you!
Rose then stormed out of the room, leaving Jackson and Madness with the scientists.
Sam: That was dramatic.
Jackson: Whatever, she doesn't have the guts for something like this.
Sam: Agreed. Anyway, how is the progress on our experiment?
Jackson: The suit is coming along just fine, we just need a few strands of DNA from Kallie or Josh to make it work.
Sam: Good, but I don't exactly see a way for us to get her DNA.
He then pointed to Kallie, then lowered his hand again.
Sam: So I suggest we find Josh and capture him while he is still weak.
Jackson: If he is even still alive.
Kallie: FUCK YOU!!!!!!
Jackson: Oh shut up, freak!
He then pushed the button again, forcing her back to the center of her cage.
Kallie: Come in here then! Don't talk shit unless you can say it to my face!
Jackson: We both know I'm not stupid enough to face you.
Kallie: Or not man enough.
Jackson: Up yours, bitch!
Kallie: Oooh, big strong words coming from a guy talking shit about me and my little brother while I'm in a cage.
Jackson: Fuck off!
Kallie: Make me, asshole.
Jackson then growled and was about to push the button again, when suddenly all their electronics went to a white screen.
Scientist: What happened?
Sam: What is this?
Jackson: What did you do, freak?
Kallie: This time? Nothing.
Jackson: Yeah right, who else could...?
That's when realization hit everybody.
Jackson&Sam: Shit...
Kallie: Josh!
All the screens suddenly changed to show a live video of Josh sitting in a menacing position on a chair.
Sam: Quickly, track that signal!
Scientist: Yes sir, right away.
All the scientists began typing in their computers, trying any and every way possible to locate the signal.
Jackson: How is he doing this?!
Kallie: With the virus power of course, dumbass.
Jackson: You need to shut up before I set the voltage to lethal on this button.
Kallie: Bite me.
Everybody turned their attention to the screens again as Josh began speaking.
Josh: You humans...there's no word to describe you. I guess the closest thing would be "evil". I know I know, some of you are thinking or saying, "Evil? Dude, you're the one hacking every piece of technology in the world right now!". Well although you may be right, that doesn't mean you're not evil as well. I'm sure by now everybody knows about the prophecy of the one creature in the world known as, "The Last Phenomenon". Well, that simply isn't true. You see, the reason I'm doing this, hacking every piece of technology in the world to send this message, is because a certain group of people have my big sister and I need to know where they are. But instead of asking you humans to help me by betraying your own kind like any normal bad guy would, I'm not gonna do that.
He then transformed his human eye into a monster one.
Josh: You see, there is a prophecy about me that I was completely clueless about until some recent events brought it to light. Apparently I'm supposed to be this all-evil being. The Demon King, The Devil, The Enslaver of Humanity, The World Destroyer, King of Monsters, King of the Lost, and so on. Well, I plan on fulfilling this prophecy, especially the part where I kill and enslave you humans. Now you may be wondering why I'm saying "humans" even though I partially look like one. Well it's quite easy, I'm not exactly human. I mean, I'm part human, but I'm also part...well, I can't tell you everything. After all, where would the fun be in that?
He then changed his skin to solid black and transformed his teeth to be as sharp as daggers with his menacing smirk.
Josh: You humans are the very definition of true evil, but you are completely blind to it and push it onto other things. Monsters for example, you humans attacked them first, slaughtered them, stole their territory and homes, and even captured a few of each species to study them. "Study", under this circumstance, means forcefully taking their blood, cutting them open, forcing them to live in fake environments they weren't used to, taking them away from their families, and so much more. To put it simply, you did what you wanted to innocent monsters who only started killing humans to survive after you attacked them first. But instead of recognizing your mistake, you twisted the story and said monsters deserved to be killed because all they did was kill. As the King of Monsters, I know that all monsters only hate and attack humans because of what humans did to them first.
He then turned his fingers into claws with red tips and used one hand to point at the camera.
Josh: You humans are the center of all evil. You humans are what's wrong with this world. You humans call yourselves the dominant species because you lie, cheat, steal, manipulate, backstab, double cross, fake, and even petty things like bully and suicide. All you humans need to suffer for the crimes you committed.
His menacing smirk turned into an evil glare.
Josh: Most of you may be laughing at me right now, thinking "who does this guy think he is?". Well that's quite easy, I'm not a terrorist if that's what you're thinking...I'm much worse. Terrorists kill because they want to have the power to control people. I...am your extinction. I will wipe all you humans that get in my way off the face of the planet. You want a battle, humanity? Well here's a war. Demons, lost, monsters, fallen angels & me, a phenomenon vs humans...what a fight that will be. You humans say you can withstand anything, well let's test that out. For the innocent humans though who've done nothing wrong, join my side or be killed like the wicked souls in this world. I'm fair, not a murdering monster who kills whoever he wants. Oh, and to a specific group of people who are watching this that have my big sister undoubtably close by in some kind of prison...
His glare turned into one full of death and fiery anger. Next, his hair, eyebrows, and the outlines of his muscles turned bright red. Then fire surrounded his entire body, engulfing the surrounding area and himself with fire hot enough to melt skin in seconds. Finally, he summoned his Devil armor and Devil sword while changing his voice into his demonic one.
Josh: I'm coming for you, and trust me...you only brought this upon yourselves. You thought you could kill me before? You're definitely wrong now. Now, thanks to your dishonorable attempt to kill me by attacking my own home without warning, I've only gotten stronger. Y'know, there's a saying you humans have that I find rather interesting. "You can forgive somebody as easily as they caused you pain". Me though, I believe in that, except not when it comes to what you guys did to me. So whatever happens now, just know one thing: You started this war, I'm just gonna finish what you started. This is a new era for the world...the "phenomenon era".
He then made a threatening growl that sent shivers down everybody's spine. Finally, he slashed at the camera and everything went static. Nothing came back on, it just stayed static no matter what anybody did. Everybody in the room had faces that expressed nothing but terror, except Kallie, who was trying her best to hold back her laughter.
Kallie: Wow, you guys REALLY pissed him off! In all my life with him, I've never seen him that angry. I think it's pretty obvious when I say this...you guys signed your death wish. In other words, you're fucked.
Jackson: Shut up, we can beat him.
This made Kallie burst out into laughter.
Kallie: You guys?! Humans?! Dumbass, me and him slaughtered an entire army of one million soldiers with ease. Imagine what he could do now that he obviously has a massive army. Like he said, he's literally The Devil, which he must've just recently turned into because I never knew about that before. That means he has an army of demons, DEMONS!!!!! Demons that literally torment you in your sleep, drain you of your life force, fly, can destroy entire buildings if not cities, fireproof, AND their bulletproof thanks to their skin! And you can't just nuke them because they can teleport back to Hell so you'll just hit your own people. So tell me dumbass, how exactly are you gonna beat an army like that WITH Josh, one of the two most powerful living things in the world, as the leader?
Jackson: I-I...I...don't...know.
Kallie: That's what I thought. On top of all that, I guarantee you that you and the rest of the group are his main targets. Which means he's either gonna literally torture you or he's gonna make your quick death as painful as possible.
Jackson: Shut up!
Kallie: Come in here and make me then, coward!
They then began bickering back and forth. Meanwhile, Sam held up a bottle of red liquid...blood. The blood of a Phenomenon, he had gotten the chance to get it from Kallie while she was still down, but now it was an extremely rare chance to get her blood. He knew he had to do something or else the world would fear Josh and cower before him, so...he did the only thing he could. He knew Phenomenons were great at tracking living things, so why not other Phenomenons?
He picked up a clean syringe nearby and sucked the blood up with it. Next he made sure no air was in it, then injected it into himself. Within seconds, he felt the power surge through him. It was enough to make him kneel. He would be lying if he said it wasn't painful, but then again, everything has a price when it comes to power. Scientists and Jackson quickly ran to his side once somebody yelled out what he did.
Jackson: Sam, what the hell?! That was our only bottle of Phenomenon blood! What the hell has gotten into you?!
Sam: We can't let Josh win. If the people fear him, then he's already won the war. People need hope in order to keep fighting. If nobody stands up to him right now then that will make everybody think nobody can stand up to him, which in return will make everybody lose hope. I know the risks of directly injecting myself with this blood, but I don't have a choice.
He then pushed himself back to his feet and walked to Kallie's cage. He stopped just outside of her reach as she went to grab him while turning her fingers into claws.
Kallie: Get an inch closer, I DARE you!
Sam: Kallie, I want to tell you something before I leave.
Kallie: Spit it out then.
Sam: I know I'm not coming back, so I just wanted to confess that...I love you.
This made everybody gasp, even Kallie. Her cheeks went red as she turned her claws back to fingers.
Kallie: W-...What?
Sam: I'm in love with you, I always have been.
Kallie: Why didn't you ever say anything?
Sam: Well for one, I was absolutely terrified of Josh because I knew he would quite literally tear me limb from limb if he knew how I felt toward you.
Kallie: Good point, any other reason?
Sam: And I was...afraid.
Kallie: Of Josh? Yes you told me this already.
Sam: No...I was afraid it would ruin our friendship.
This made silence fall over everybody. It was a full minute before anybody said anything. When Kallie spoke, her voice was laced with sadness and she tried her best to look Sam in the eyes.
Kallie: Y'know, Sam. If you had told me sooner, I would've accepted. But...you abandoned my little brother. Nobody means more to me than him, nobody. If you had stayed by me and his side then I would've accepted your confession, but...it's too late, I'm sorry.
Sam slowly nodded and looked down in sadness.
Sam: I know...I just had to tell you before I left.
Without saying another word, Sam started walking away. When he reached the door he heard a scientist yell at him.
Scientist: Sir, we tracked his location and sent the coordinates to the military. They are close by and have five million soldiers armed with tanks, helicopters, planes, missiles, armor, everything. They can be there is roughly thirty minutes. All you need to do is keep the target busy.
Sam only nodded and left.
~With Josh~
Josh just walked out of the building, which was now on fire and about to collapse on itself. He had turned himself back to normal, well, normal-ish because of the monster eye and horns he couldn't hide. The police were all around the building but Xero stayed where in front of the building, refusing to move without his master.
Xero: Master, did you do what you came to do?
Josh: I did, thank you for waiting.
Xero: Of course, wherever my master goes, I go.
The police aimed their weapons at both of them.
Police: Put your hands up where we can see them and tell the...uh, dragon, to stand down!
Xero: Nobody tells my master what to do!
Xero then slammed his claw into the ground, causing some of the police cars to flip over and most of the officers to fall to the ground. There were about twenty police cars and forty police officers. When the officers recovered, they aimed at the dragon.
Police: FIRE!!!!!
The police started firing at the dragon, only to have the bullets get crushed by the thickness of Xero's scales. The bullets weren't doing so much as a dent to his scales. He then looked at Josh and waited for a command.
Josh: Xero...
Xero: Yes, master?
Josh: If they try anything, kill them.
Xero: Yes master.
Josh then walked a little bit in front of Xero so all the police officers could see him. Next, he used his sonic screech power to emit an ear-piercing screech that shattered all the mirrors in the buildings and cars. This gained the attention of all the officers as they looked at him and aimed their guns at him.
Josh: I'm only gonna day this once...leave or die!
Just before the police fired at him, Xero moved his claw in front of Josh to shield him just in time as the bullets were fired.
Josh: They had their chance...kill them.
Xero: Yes Master.
Xero then swiped his other claw, slicing clean through half the police cars and officers. To finish them off, he breathed in air and exhaled fire. It turned the humans into ash and put large scorch marks on the ground and building while melting some of the cars.
Josh: Good job.
Xero: Thank you, master.
Josh: Now, let's leave this place. We still have to make the fallen angels join us.
They were about to fly away until they saw one person standing in the middle of the street who Josh recognized. Josh's nose scrunched up as his mouth turned into a snarl. His voice was laced with so much hatred he almost breathed fire while talking.
Josh: Sam...