enigma95: Yeah. Issei will have his canon harem minus those I've put into the list on the last chapter. As for Blake or Weiss showing up, I hadn't thought of putting them in although may have them show up a little when I have Ruby and Yang join the peerage.
Doppler5511: No, Kichirou just has the potential to get to that level in the future. He is still centuries younger then Sirzechs and Ajuka so he still needs to learn a lot before he could get to their level, even with his Fallen Angel powers.
WeeDevil: Thanks. Hope you enjoy this chapter then.
withdrawnmadness000: Thanks. I do try and pick interesting girls for the peerage and Urahara and Evangeline I figured worked with the inventor/ scientist that Ajuka is. Yeah, Issei gets most of his canon harem while Kichi's being from other series lets me add some interesting characters.
Gunmare: Thanks. I have been trying to come up with a OC High Class Devil fic for a while before starting this one because the idea of playing things from the other side of what Issei has to do in canon is rather interesting given what High Class Devils and those from the Pillar Clans are involved with.
ShadowUzumaki55: Thanks. Yeah, I do intend to have Rias become a better King through having Kichirou around.
GeassDragon: Well, the reason I put Lucy as the Queen is because I've tweaked her Celestial Spirit magic so that her Star Dress Magic is the main way she fights rather then summoning spirits with the Keys. Cause of her Star Dress dominant style I figure the Queen piece would enhance her abilities more and make her not seem too reliant on having her spirits fight for her.
Lightwave: Yeah I can see Kichi and his peerage being ready to step in if Diodora tries anything with Asia.
lone. fallen. wolf: Thanks, hope you enjoy this chapter.
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"" - Speech
'' - Thought
() - Other Communication
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"Hey Ajuka-san…" Kichirou spoke with a smile as he entered the drawing room to see Ajuka looking up from a folder of papers he held as he replied
"Hey Kichi, Lucy. Ready for this meeting?"
"I guess… Not really sure what it's about though." Kichirou replied with a nervous tone before Lucy nudged him to get him to remember about the folder Arisu had given him as he added
"Oh, Arisu-chan said that Astaroth-tousan wanted her to give you this" Handing the folder, Ajuka gave his thanks before moving to start reading the folder that he had been handed as Lucy asked
"Kichi-sama, Beelzebub-sama, would you like some tea?"
"Yes please, Lucy-chan… How long till they arrive?" Kichirou replied as he sat down, glancing to Ajuka when he asked his question only to see him looking at the folder with an amused look as he answered
"A few minutes so hold off on the tea till then Lucy" Lucy nodded at hearing that, standing at Kichirou's right side and giving a curious look to Ajuka who was reading the folder again. Kichirou fidgeted slightly where he sat before stilling as Lucy rested a hand on his shoulder, the brunet glancing back to give her a thankful smile as they waited.
"So Kisuke told me about your new recruits" Ajuka started after a moment, closing and setting down the folder onto the coffee table as he continued
"He's going to try and get the swords here for after the meeting if he has finished them by then. I must say I'm slightly surprised you haven't been looking for other Sacred Gear users while in the human world. Unless you are following Sirzechs' ideals for a peerage"
"Not really following Lucifer-sama in that regard…" Kichirou started slowly as he nodded, taking a sip of tea before continuing
"But I don't really think it's fair to just focus on those who have Sacred Gears when there are people that are skilled in their preferred style. Katase-san and Murayama-san are both skilled Kendo practitioners from their club and it would be silly of me to discard the potential they have just because they don't have a Sacred Gear"
"Ah! I hope we aren't interrupting anything" Lord Sitri spoke from the doorway with a smile, standing next to his wife and an approving looking Sona and calm looking Tsubaki.
"Of course not, Lord Sitri" Ajuka spoke with a smile as he and Kichirou stood up as the quartet moved to take seats on the opposite sofa as the brunet spoke
"It's nice to see you again, Lord and Lady Sitri"
Lord Sitri easily stood at six feet tall with a wide muscular frame that could intimidate people he wanted to, black hair looking untameable while dark blue eyes twinkled merrily. His wife looked like an older version of Sona, her black hair styled in a French braid and wore a long sleeved navy blue dress.
"No need for formalities, Kichirou" Lady Sitri spoke with a smile, sitting down as Lord Sitri added
"Of course, we are friends after all" Kichirou nodded in response, relaxing slightly at the friendly tone and knowing he hadn't done anything wrong that could threaten the alliance between their Clans. Tsubaki took a similar position to Lucy of standing behind their [King] after making sure that everyone had a drink in hand as they all made small talk.
"Now. The reason that I asked for this meeting is about something that Sona brought to my attention before your mission" Lord Sitri spoke, Kichirou nodding slowly even as Sona's face started to redden as her father continued
"I must say I was happy to hear that she found someone who could best her."
"Sitri-san, I don't see how my recent win in chess against Sona could cause a reason to meet about our Clan alliance" Kichirou replied carefully, Lord Sitri lifting an eyebrow as he looked between him and Sona before asking the brunet
"Are you not aware of the stipulation that Sona made in regards to any marriage contract?"
"I knew there was one which was why the former arrangement didn't work out but not what it was" Kichirou answered, leaving the question of what the stipulation was out. Lady Sitri sharing a look with Sona even as Tsubaki and Lucy shared a small amused look before Sona explained
"The stipulation was I'd only marry someone who could defeat me in a game of Chess"
"What? S-So you mean…" Kichirou spoke surprised, his face reddening while Lord Sitri looking amused as he nodded and answered
"I want to make a marriage contract between Sona and you, Count Bifrons" Kichirou gulped at his clan's title being used instead of the normal 'Lord', taking a moment to gather his thoughts before responding
"That would mean that you wouldn't have an heir for the Sitri Clan unless…" A quick glance to Lady Sitri was all Kichirou did before Ajuka answered
"Line Continuation Contract."
Kichirou understood that a 'Line Continuation Contract' would mean that Sona would be like a second wife to him, adding his surname to her own while any children they had would be Sitri heirs/heiresses first and Bifrons second. The downside for her would be she would have to share with whoever became his 'first wife' and she would have less influence on the Bifrons Clan business.
On Kichirou's side most of it would be in regards to gaining respect from other Clans as the rank of [Count] that the Bifrons Clan held was second lowest compared to [Prince] that the Sitri Clan had. The attention might be so great he could increase the rank of the Bifrons Clan due to the alliances he already had with the [Duke] ranked Gremory, [Prince] ranked Sitri and [Duke] ranked Astaroth especially as each had produced a Maou and also knew about Kichirou's Fallen Angel side. Also Kichirou wouldn't have much influence over the Sitri Clan businesses even though he could be considered as Lord Sitri if the current one chose to pass along the title.
"Aren't you worried about that coming out?" Kichirou asked, meaning his Fallen Angel side which would cause trouble to both Clans if they came out and would probably pass onto any children that he and Sona had.
"Not really" Lord Sitri replied plainly before his wife added
"Your Fallen Angel side wouldn't be anything detrimental to children just that we would have to be a bit more cautious to avoid it being known."
"Alright. What are the terms?" Kichirou asked with a hint of nervousness in his voice, Lord Sitri smiling even as Sona's face reddened as he answered
"You wouldn't marry till after Sona finishes Kuoh Academy at the earliest. And of course any children will be Sitri heirs/heiresses but there is no provisions or time limits for that part." Kichirou nodded in understanding at that as Lady Sitri spoke up
"Not a term but I would like for you to let Sona help in regards to looking for a first wife as it might make matters easier to find someone who she would be able to get along with"
"Of course, Lady Sitri." Kichirou replied, Sona relaxing slightly where she sat before Ajuka asked
"Why don't we let Kichi and Sona talk amongst themselves while we finalise the rest of the details?"
"Yes, that sounds like a good idea." Lord Sitri replied after seeing his wife nod, Kichirou, Sona, Tsubaki and Lucy quietly leaving he room as the adults started to go into details.
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"So…You had a good idea that this would happen?" Kichirou asked as they stood in the hallway, Sona nodding as she replied
"Yes… You did fulfil the one requirement I had and this would make things better for the Bifrons Clan."
"True… I guess those games we played as kids with Rias are one step closer to being reality" Kichirou mused with an embarrassed chuckle, Lucy and Tsubaki looking amused as Sona flushed as she retort
"Well, it's normal for children to pretend to be married when they are young…"
"Even if its two girls sharing a husband?" Kichirou asked with an amused look as Sona's face turned darker. She took a moment to calm down before she asked
"Any news about Rias' situation?"
"Not really… She's just getting more worried about it but I think I managed to calm her down enough to avoid accidentally breaching it and causing more trouble." Kichirou answered, Sona nodding relieved as she replied
"Thank you… I don't like the idea of her being forced to marry anyone let alone Riser but she had ideas for plans that could have made things worse. I just hope that Lucifer-sama is doing something to help her."
"I hope so too." Kichirou replied softly, resting a hand on Sona's shoulder reassuringly and getting a slight smile from her. They chatted for ten more minutes on various other topics before a call drew all of their attention
"So-tan! Ki-tan!"
"Onee-sama!?/ Levi-sama!?" Sona and Kichirou spoke embarrassed before they were swept up in a hug by Serafall who continued speaking happily
"I only just got the note about the meeting…Oh~ I so happy that my So-tan is going to marry my Ki-tan…"
"Oho~ Nice to see some of my ways have passed on Kichi-kun." Kisuke spoke amused, holding a fan up before his face as everyone jumped and turned to the suddenly appearing man.
"Urahara-sensei?" Lucy spoke surprised, even as Kichirou's face reddened as Serafall smiled as she squeezed the brunet happily as Sona asked
"Onee-sama, please let us go"
"Levi-sama, please… need air" Kichirou gasped out, Serafall letting go with a disappointed pout as asked
"Ura-tan, what has brought you here?"
"I've brought the swords Kichi-kun asked for and Hyōrinmaru" Urahara answered, Sona nodding in understanding as Kichirou explained to Serafall
"My two new [Pawns] are swordswomen and need swords for when they need to fight. Hyōrinmaru was found in the Bifrons Manor ruins…" He was interrupted by Ajuka opening the door, smiling at seeing the group as he spoke
"Hello Serafall, Kisuke. Looks like you two are getting along, Kichi-kun, Sona. We're just about ready to get the contract signed" Kichirou and Sona blushed at hearing that, darkening as they caught the gaze of the other as the group headed back inside.
"We've decided that there isn't any other changes that will be put into the contract, so all that is left is to have it drawn up and signed then" Lord Sitri spoke with a smile as seeing Kichirou and Sona's fading blushes, his wife and Ajuka smiling as Serafall squealled happily as she hugged both Kichirou and Sona.
"I can't wait to have you as my little brother, Ki-tan"
"Onee-sama please stop embarrassing us" Sona groaned, Kichirou soon to add breathlessly
"Levi-sama, I'm having trouble breathing" The others laughed at the trio as Serafall loosened her hold on Kichirou and looked at him with a dangerous glint as she retort
"Onee-tan"
"What...?" Kichirou asked unusual, Sona's eyes widening nervously as Serafall grinned and added
"You're my little brother now so call me Onee-tan"
"They haven't signed the contract yet, Levi-sama" Lucy pointed out, biting her lip to stop laughing as Sona and Kichirou shot glares at her even as Serafall dragged them towards the table that had the contract laid out on it to get them to sign it.
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Kichirou sighed in relief once the Sitri family had left, trying to stop his eyes spinning in their sockets at the twirling hug Serafall had given him when he signed the contract.
"Always amusing to be around you, Kichi-kun" Kisuke spoke amused, face hidden by his fan as Ajuka chuckled for a few moments before the former remembered why he had come.
"Ah yes..." Kisuke started, putting his fan away before pulling out a katana from his pocket dimension and holding it out to Kichirou as he continued
"Here's Hyōrinmaru" Hyōrinmaru was a long katana, 1.4 metres long if Kichirou recalled, with a bronze coloured four pointed star as a guard, the hilt a light blue while the sheath was a dark blue.
"Thank you" Kichirou spoke as he accepted the katana, before taking a look over it as Kisuke replied
"Don't worry, it helped with making your girls' swords as well" Looking up from the blade, Kichirou blinked in surprise as he saw the two others he was now holding. Both katanas were identical in appearance, snow white six pointed snowflake shaped guards with icy blue hilts and white sheathes.
"They only have to push their magic into them to synchronize one of the swords to them and that will make it so they can summon the sword when they need without worry. Also they can repair themselves by just feeding off the user's magic and... well, a few other surprises that they'll find out when they are ready." Kisuke added with a mysterious smile, Kichirou nodding as he accepting them and stored the three swords in his pocket dimension as Lucy spoke
"They'll be happy to hear about, won't they Kichi-sama."
"Yeah... If they repair themselves and can be summoned from wherever they won't have to worry much losing or breaking them." Kichirou replied with a smile as Kisuke retorted
"Glad you like them, you should be getting back to your peerage though shouldn't you?"
"Go on, I'll let you know if anything come up." Ajuka added, Kichirou nodding in response as Lucy prepared the magic circle under the pair. Kichirou took a moment to make sure he had everything before giving Lucy a nod to activate the magic circle after they said their goodbyes.
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"These are amazing" Murayama spoke in awe as she looked at the katana she and Katase now held, the pinkette holding hers almost reverently after Kichirou had finished explaining what he knew the two swords could do. Katase came to her senses a moment later and glomped the brunet, thanking him profusely and only looking up from where her head was buried in his shoulder as he spoke
"It's alright. I want you both to be able to defend youselves when need and I'm sure you'll both make me proud" Katase and Murayama both blushed at that, nodding together before the former moved back to her seat embarrassed at seeing the smiles from her fellow peerage members.
"How did their training go?" Kichirou asked as he looked to Pyrrha, her warm smile growing as she answered
"They both have admirable skill with a sword and have excellent teamwork together. I imagine that they would become much better once they become acustomed to their swords and gain experience." Kichirou smiled brightly at that, nodding impressed as he replied
"That's great." Taking a moment to look around the room, Kichirou was glad for the spare meeting room for just his peerage as he coughed into his hand before continuing
"Now, I know you're all curious about the meeting with Lord Sitri and I feel you deserve to know seeing as it will affect your futures as well. The meeting today was to create a marriage contract between myself and Sona. Now, Katase, Murayama, married devils have the ability to order around their partner's peerage which is how this affects you all as once it happens Sona will be able to take charge if the need arises." Katase and Murayama looked surprised while Cassie, Lucy, Pyrrha and Lenalee nodded but looked happy as Lenalee spoke up
"It's good that Kaichou is a one of your childhood friends then." Kichirou nodded in response as he continued
"Now, because Sona doesn't have any younger siblings, the contract was a Line Continuation one which means that she'll still be the head of the Sitri Clan even after we marry and so I'll have to find another wife who meets her approval."
"That's good, Kaichou is a good judge of character" Pyrrha spoke with a nod, getting nods of agreement from the others before Kichirou spoke
"Well that's all at the moment so you're free for the rest of the day till contracts this evening." With that the group broke up, Kichirou silently sighing in relief at how accepting they are about the sudden change.
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The next day found the group sitting in the clubroom after school.
"Ouch" Issei moaned, getting glared at by Koneko and the girls of Kichirou's peerage while Asia was healing his bruised face.
"Are you okay?" Asia asked concerned before Koneko muttered from where she sat on the sofa
"…You reap what you sow."
"Yeah, you deserve getting beaten if you're trying to perv on girls" Katase spoke annoyed, her hand twitching towards the wooden sword she had in her bag.
"Geez. Why are you so…?" Rias spoke with a sigh on astonishment, Kichirou shaking his head as Akeno added while pouring Issei some tea
"Ara ara. You have to keep the level of peeping at girls changing at a moderate level."
"I got too carried away." Issei replied with a sigh, Yuuto smiling as he spoke
"I will show you anytime when I'm getting changed."
"Shuuuut up! How can I enjoy looking at a guy getting changed! I can't even enjoy looking at a girl with an undeveloped body!" Issei rebuked instantly, Kichirou stifling his laughter as he caught Yuuto's amused look before Koneko muttered as she glared
"Undeveloped…"
Kichirou tapped his chin in thought, a teasing gleam in his eye as he asked "You really shouldn't do that sort of thing unless, Issei-san… are you a Masochist by chance?"
"What!? No way!" Issei shouted in response as he jumped up, Akeno looking amused as Kichirou caught Pyrrha's gaze as she spoke
"It's perfectly alright to enjoy being beaten up, Hyodo-kun… And it makes sense that is why your peeping ways always get you caught."
"That makes so much sense" Katase and Murayama spoke together thoughtfully, Lucy, Cassie and Lenalee nodding knowingly while managing to smother their laughter and smiles. Asia looked adorably confused by the whole situation while Rias was smirking amused and Koneko had a small smirk.
"I am not a masochist!" Issei shouted, shooting a glare at Kichirou who was sipping his tea calmly with innocent eyes as Rias spoke
"Now, now… Let's get onto the reason that we're gathered here today. Ise, Asia, your time delivering leaflets has ended and now we'll be going to get you both familiars"
"A familiar…?" Issei asked suspiciously, Rias nodding as she replied
"Yes, a familiar. You and Asia, Katase and Murayama still don't have one."
"A Familiar is an existence which becomes the hand and foot of us devils, they become handy for the devils job and normally take over for handing out leaflets. Of course they have other abilities that may be useful to us." Kichirou explained to the others before giving an apologetic look to Katase and Murayama as he continued
"I'm afraid we won't be going as only one peerage are able to go at a time due to the lack of guides the familiar forest has given some of the dangerous creatures there." Katase and Murayama nodded in understanding before Rias smiled as she got her red bat to appear on her hand as she spoke
"This is my familiar."
"And this is mine, Hedwig." Kichirou added, signalling to the regal, gold eyed, snowy owl that was now sitting on his shoulder.
"This one here is mine." Akeno spoke as she summoned a small oni, Lucy not going to be beat as she spoke
"This is Plue..." In her arms was a white like dog with a orange drill shaped nose.
"…This is Shiro." Koneko spoke while hugging a white kitten, Lenalee stroking the elegant swan on her shoulder as she spoke
"This is Kaho."
Cassie was petting a small blackbird that was on her shoulder and Pyrrha had a yellow looking mouse with a lightning bolt shaped tail as the former spoke first
"This is Arti."
"And this is Ash" Pyrrha added as she petted the yellow mouse.
"Mine is…" Kiba started, a small bird on his shoulder as well only for Issei to but in
"Ah. You don't have to tell me."
"You are so cold." Kiba retorted with a bitter smile, Rias' bat moving to fly over Issei as she was about to speak only for a knock on the door drawing their attention, which opened to admit Sona and the Student Council into the room.
"What are you doing here Sona?" Rias asked curiously as Sona moved to take a seat next to Kichirou as she answered
"Well seeing as we have new members, I figured it was time for introductions." Issei and Asia looked on confused while Katase and Murayama were taking in those there and thankful that Kichirou had already explained about Sona and the Student Council.
"Oh so you didn't mention us to your new servants, Rias-sempai?" Genshirou Saji spoke with a smirk, changing into a frown as his gaze shifting to Kichirou and Sona sitting next to each other.
"Saji, it can't be helped because we are not supposed to contact each other at normal times. Also it hasn't been that long since he became a devil. Hyodo-kun is responding like he's supposed to."
"Where is this Bifrons-sama?" Saji asked as he looked around, his eyes lingering over the girls as Kichirou frowned and stood up
"I guess introductions need to be made then. I am Tendo Kichirou at this school but my real name is Kichirou Bifrons, Lord of the Bifrons Clan. And Issei, this is Sona Sitri, alias Shitori Souna. She's a top class Devil who is the next heir of the house of Sitri."
"Ehh?" Saji spoke shocked as he looked at Kichirou, Issei doing a similar thing to Sona as Akeno explained to him about the Pillars.
"So your the one whose forcing Kaichou to marry. I challenge you to a fight winner gets Kaichou..."
"Saji!" Sona started stopping Saji from digging himself deeper into possible trouble as she continued
"The reason we came here was to do introduction as well as arranging who would be going to the familiar forest. Do not make a shame out of me, besides we both agreed to it and he has already passed my own condition for becoming my husband." Everyone of Rias' peerage, including Rias herself, and Sona's peerage froze at that while Kichirou looking away embarrassed at not having told Rias about the contract.
"S-Sorry Kaichou." Saji stammered out, Kichirou seeing Rias with schooled features as she spoke in a cool tone
"Congratulations Sona."
"Thank you Rias." Sona replied with a short nod, Kichirou nervously shifting were he sat before he spoke up
"So your intending to go to the familiar forest as well, Sona?"
"Yes, I was." Sona answered, Rias' eyes sharpening as she asked
"So how are we going to settle this, huh, Sona?"
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Kichirou sighed in relief as he looked at the quartet of Rias, Sona, Akeno and Tsubaki, their rackets broken from the magically enhanced game of tennis they had been playing to decide who would go to the familiar forest.
"You four should be more careful with using magic around humans" Kichirou grumbled as he shot annoyed looks at them, noting the embarrassed looks they had as he continued
"Seeing as neither of you won we should probably pick another sport and make sure its away from everyone else because it seems you can't stop using magic during it. It'll be tonight in the gym, me and my peerage will be referees so no funny business, alright."
"Yes Kichi." Sona and Rias spoke together shamefaced, Akeno muffling a smile while Tsubaki hid a smirk at seeing their Kings get chastised by the brunet. Kichirou glanced to see Lucy and his peerage smiling amused before going to explain to them what was going to happen later on.
Their peerages were soon left to do their own things leaving the three [Kings] to be sitting in the ORC clubroom as Rias asked "Why didn't you tell me?"
"We only found out and signed it yesterday Rias... and with your situation we didn't want to make it seem like I was rubbing it in." Sona explained, Kichirou nodding in agreement as he added
"I wasn't sure how to bring it up either."
"So you'll be Lady Bifrons then? You're parents must be happy to have another child." Rias asked with a sad smile, only to be surprised as Sona shook her head and answered
"No... I'm still the heiress of Sitri, Rias, and will be Lady Sitri when we marry because of the Line Continuation Contract. I just have more control over who will be Lady Bifrons seeing as I will have to share Kichi with them" Rias looked to Kichirou to see him nod in agreement before she murmured softly to herself
"I still have a chance then..." Kichirou blushed as Sona nodded and quietly agreed
"Of course, we just need to get you out of that first."
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Lord Gremory sat in his office, deep in thought as he looked over the contract proposal that Sirzechs had brought to him for Kichirou and Rias along with the former's results from the Super Devil tests. He would admit that he always wanted strong children and that had been the main reason for the marriage contract with the Phenex Clan but now with this and already knowing about Kichirou's true heritage brought it into question.
'Riser's only advantage now is his regeneration ability but Kichi has his Nephilim/ Super Devil combination.' Lord Gremory pondered, knowing that Kichirou's Fallen Angel side was only known amongst few people in the Gremory, Sitri and Astaroth Clans and the Maou.
"Still trying to decide what to do with what Sirzechs brought you" The voice of his wife spoke broke his thoughts as he nodded to her as he explained
"We both know that Kichi has the potential to become stronger then Riser due to being a Super Devil, his Fallen Angel and Sacred Gear but..."
"But you don't believe that others would accept it now without them knowing about Kichirou-kun's true heritage coming to light." Venelana continued, getting a nod from her husband as she thought for a moment before asking
"Why do you not let them both participate in a Rating Game to see who is stronger?"
Lord Gremory hummed thoughtfully at the appealing idea, not noticing that Venelana was smiling tightly at her own idea which would turn Rias into a prize between Kichirou and Riser.
'Not that Riser doesn't appear to think of her in any different way to that.' Venelana mentally chided herself before seeing her husband nodding slowly as he spoke
"That's a great idea."
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Kichirou stood in the gym with his peerage around him, all dressed in their gym uniforms, as he explained to Rias, Sona and their peerages what would be going on while holding a dodgeball "To decide who is going to the familiar forest you are all going to be playing a game of dodgeball. Now to make things fairer, two of Sona's peerage will not take part and my peerage will be acting as referees."
Kichirou took a moment to smile at the calculating look on Sona's face as he added "And because we won't be noticed by the humans anything goes but damaging the school property may result in forfeits which will be added to fixing any damage caused."
Both female [Kings] nodded in agreements, Kichirou unaware of the admiring looks he was getting from Katase and Murayama who were standing behind him with the rest of his peerage as he finished "Now you all have ten minutes to warm up for it and then we'll start."
With that the two peerages headed off to their separate sides to the gym to warm up and have their team talks, Kichirou turning to find his peerage already waiting to start the game as Pyrrha spoke up "This will be interesting to see who wins."
"Guess we better warm up so we can keep track on anything" Lenalee spoke with a smile, Lucy and Cassie nodding as they shared a challenging look at the other before they both spoke up
"Kichi-sama will you help me stretch." Kichirou rolled his eyes in amusement before replying at seeing Pyrrha and Lenalee giving him asking looks while Katase and Murayama both had blushes.
"Alright, but it will have to be quick. I don't think Rias and Sona have realised that tonight is the full moon."
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The dodgeball match had been brutal to watch, Issei and Saji both taking balls to their groins, Reya Kusaka and Tomoe Meguri had both took lost good chunks of their clothes due to Rias and Akeno's magic powered dodgeballs. Kiba had been hit in the face by a dodgeball from Tsubasa Yura before taking two from Rias and Akeno and Tsubaki taking a hit from the duo for Sona meaning that Rias had won when time had ran out.
"It's a shame I lost, I guess it will have to wait till the next month." Sona spoke to herself, Kichirou blinking as he turned his attention to his fiancee who was next to him from where Asia and Lucy was trying to heal the injured members of Rias and Sona's peerages as he replied
"Well... I know its not really a consolation but how about we go out another night?" Sona glanced at him with a light blush forming as she asked
"Like a date...?"
"Y-Yeah, I guess so." Kichirou replied his own cheeks reddening as he nodded. The girls of Kichirou's peerage sharing smiles at hearing that, Katase and Murayama looking slightly jealous at hearing it as did Rias, who had her lips pressed in a fine line, before recalling what Sona and Kichirou had said earlier in the day.
"Erhm, don't you have to go to the familiar forest, Rias-sama?" Pyrrha asked with an amused look at Rias' sudden look of panic before her group hurried to leave. Kichirou stifling his chuckle as Sona's eyes twinkled with amusement as she spoke
"I would love to... We can sort out the details tomorrow."
"Alright." Kichirou replied with a nod, not noticing Lucy behind him till she spoke up
"We do have a Stray to deal with tonight, Kichi-sama."
Kichirou jump in shock, turning on the smiling blonde as he shot her a short glare before nodding as he replied "I remember Lucy-chan. You girls had better get ready for it, don't want any of you getting hurt because of being unprepared."
With that his peerage gave nods before moving to leave so they could get ready, Kichirou turning to Sona as he added "I'll see you tomorrow then."
"See you, Kichi." Sona replied. Kichirou moving to leave as well as she turned to check on her peerage.
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Kichirou and his peerage appeared at the entrance at the docks from tha magic circle, everyone having changed back into their school uniform. Pyrrha had her shape changeable spear, Miló, and her hoplon shield, Akoúo̱, in her hands while Cassie had her pair of arm-mounted blades, Falchion, on her arms already. Katase and Murayama had their katana sheathed on their hip with a wide brown belt they had been given.
"Katase-san, Murayama-san, make sure you stay with me. You can just watch as it'll be some time to adjust to seeing Strays and I don't want you two to even help with a Stray till you feel ready." Kichirou spoke, getting curious and caring looks from the two Kendo girls as he explained
"When Stray Devils leave their masters and become mad off their power they mutate and lose what's left of their humanity, changing into monsterous beings that are a danger to humans. Destroying them and stopping Devils being found out is a less common job for us but sometimes we are asked to do it." The two girls shivered slightly, Kichirou giving them sympathetic looks before he glanced to Pyrrha as he added
"All three of you have permission to use [Promotion] if you need to." The group started to walk forwards, Lenalee and Cassie taking the lead as Lucy started to detail who they were after.
"The Stray Devil is from the Amon Clan, his name is Francis and was a [Rook] so expect him to be super strong and tough to injure. His skill in magic is appaling and he was just a tank style fighter. Grayfia-sama said that he was detected in this area so keep on guard."
"Right..." Kichirou started, taking a moment to think before continuing
"Cassie-chan, Lenalee-chan, I want you two to scout out the area. Find him and then report back and try and avoid being seen." Cassie and Lenalee nodded before both disappeared in a burst of speed before Kichirou turned to Lucy as he added
"We'll probably need Virgo's power here."
"Alright." Lucy spoke, taking a few steps forwards before focusing as she spoke
"[Star Dress: Virgo!]" A gold coloured magic circle formed under her, the star sign for Virgo set in the centre of it. The circle flashed for a moment changing Lucy's clothes to the sleeveless black and white maid outfit with detacted sleeves, thigh high white stockings, black flat shoes and a shirt collar around her neck. Virgo's symbol appearing on her right shoulder while a frilled headband rested on her head and her hair was styled in two low ponytails by black ribbons at the back.
Katase and Murayama gaped in surprise as the light faded, trying to take in Lucy's new appearance as Kichirou turned to Pyrrha as he spoke "Pyrrha-chan, you and Lucy-chan will take the lead. Let's try and trap this Stray."
"Right" Pyrrha spoke as Lucy nodded, the group starting to walk forwards as Katase asked shocked
"That's your magic?"
"Mhm, [Star Dress] lets me take on the powers of one of the Celestial Spirits I've made a contract with. Virgo lets me use Earth Magic better." Lucy explained as they walked before Murayama asked
"Isn't that embarrassing though, I mean being dressed like that?"
"Not really..." Lucy started with a shrug, wrapping an arm around Kichirou's as she added
"Especially with Kichi-sama here to enjoy and protect me." Katase and Murayama nodded in understanding, cheeks reddening slightly as they noticed Pyrrha's smile and Kichirou's cheeks gain a dusting of pink.
Lenalee soon reappeared before them and said "We found him. Cassie is staying there to make sure he doesn't get away."
"Lead the way, Lenalee-chan" Kichirou spoke, letting Lenalee lead the way so they arrived at a damaged warehouse where Cassie stood outside.
"Good job you two." Kichirou spoke with smile, turning to the others as he voiced the next part just for Katae and Murayama's benefit
"We'll do this like normal. Give him a chance to go back and face his punishment in the Underworld and if he refuses we eliminate him so he can't hurt any one else." The serious nods from his peerage, told him that Katase and Murayama understood that this would get dangerous and violent easily if the Stray didn't go back.
They headed inside of the warehouse, Kichirou at the lead with Lucy and Lenalee on either side of him as the brunet called "Stray Devil Francis, we know you are here so come out now!"
The sounds of chittering filled the air before a giant scorpion stepped out of the shadows, the upper half body of the stray devil at the front with his arms ending in large claws while a bulky tail was aimed at them as Franics spoke "You think you can send me back to them. I refuse to go back to that cowardly scum!"
"Is that your final choice on the matter?" Kichirou asked, his face turning seriously as he glanced over to Lucy and Lenalee as Francis answered with a hiss
"Yesss!" A blast of venom shot from the tail and Kichirou and Lucy instantly reacted, the former creating a magic barrier while the latter created a wall of rock to take the hit. Once the blast of venom ended, Kichirou nodded to Lenalee as he and Lucy removed their defense.
"[Dark Boots]" Lenalee called, black boots appearing on her legs with a glowing green line running up the sides of them and over her thighs as her Sacred Gear activated as Kichirou spoke to Pyrrha
"Try and take out the tail."
"Right. [Promotion:Bishop]" Pyrrha replied, the change instantly happening as she dropped to one knee stance as she changed Miló into its rifle form. Cassie and Lenalee charged forwards to act as a distraction, Lucy only a few steps behind as she readied her Celestial Spirit enhanced Earth Magic. A bolt of red lightning shot from the rifle and hit into the tail forcing it back from firing off another stream of venom as its brought its claws down at Cassie and Lenalee.
"Waltz: Mist Wind!" Lenalee shouted as she fired a tornado of wind with a kick towards Francis, making the stray devil having to use its claws to block instead as he stumbled a step back before the ground caved in under one of its scorpion legs as Lucy spoke
"Trap Hole!" Other holes opened up under the Stray Devil, capturing its other legs as a bolt of lightning from Pyrrha slammed into the human torso before Cassie appeared and swiped both her arm mounted blades down to remove Francis' left arm at the shoulder.
A blast of magic shot from Francis' mouth, making Kichirou create a giant ice flower to block it from passing him before Lenalee and Pyrrha launched their elemental attacks again and forced Francis to protect himself again. Another 'Trap Hole' by Lucy making Francis stumble before Cassie appeared above the tail slashing down with wind coated blades to cut off the stinger of the tail.
"End it!" Kichirou called, gathering a large spear made out of ice above his hand as Lucy made dozens of Earth Spikes shoot up to pierce its body. Cassie and Lenalee appeared standing in front of Francis as Pyrrha's charged bolt of lightning slammed into Francis' body soon followed by Kichirou's ice spear, a small amount of his Super Devil power contained inside it turning the Stray Devil into a large ice statue.
"Sonic Cutter!" Cassie and Lenalee called out together, swinging out with arm and leg respectively to unleash twin air slashes which cut through the ice statue and making it shatter to pieces.
"Great job, girls!" Kichirou called with a smile, glancing to see Katase and Murayama looking on in amazement. Pyrrha and Cassie smiled pleased as they dismissed their weapons back to their pocket dimensions, Lenalee deactivating her [Dark Boots] while Lucy ended her [Star Dress: Virgo] spell and her clothes changed back.
"Let's head home now, everyone." Kichirou spoke with a smile as he created a magic circle underneath him so they could go back to the clubroom.
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Kichirou smiled as stood just inside the Student Council room waiting for Sona, it had taken a couple of meetings after school to decide when or what they would do for their date. He'd changed out of his school uniform after school today into a pair of black skinny jeans, a icy blue long sleeved shirt and a sleeveless hooded royal blue jacket with a pair of black and icy blue sneakers. Sona had gone off to her own private room to change as both had agreed that they shouldn't go on a date in their uniforms and given the blush she had on her face, Tsubaki had been teasing her about the date.
'Still find it surprising how helpful the girls were...' Kichirou thought, unaware that the senior members of his peerage were eager to get the brunet to take them onto dates now that he would be starting with Sona. Lucy had been happy to take charge of the peerage as well while he was on the date, only contacting him if something important happened.
"I'm ready." Sona spoke nervously as she stepped out into the main room, Kichirou looking at her admiringly at the tight fitting powder blue sundress she was wearing with a light violet jacket on top, white ankle socks and black low heeled shoes. Over her right shoulder was a black stylish handbag.
"You look amazing." Kichirou spoke with a soft smile, Sona blushing as she came to a stop before him, her eyes taking in her fiancee's appearance as she replied
"You look good too. Are you ready to go?" Kichirou held his hand out for her, Sona's smile and blush growing as she took hold of his hand before sending a sharp look to the giggling girls of her peerage as she added
"Tsubaki, your in charge for now. Let me know if something serious happens." Tsubaki nodded with a small smile before Sona and Kichirou left the room and started to make their way out of the school.
"So how has training gone since that Stray Devil, it must have been a surprise for them to see you all fight?" Sona asked curiously, Kichirou smiling softly as he replied
"I think it was a shock for them at how different Strays are but I've started to have them fight a few of my ice constructs and they seem to be understanding the difference between them and human opponents." Sona nodded in understanding, remembering the time she had seen Kichirou create a pack of large ice wolves to distract a Cereberus that had came onto the Gremory manor's garden when they were younger.
"Dinner and a movie going to be alright? I just expected that a date would be more... well, special." Kichirou asked nervously, Sona rolling her eyes with a small smile as she replied
"It'll be fine. I have wanted to go see that movie for a while, Kichi, and its nice to have a bit of a break from Student Council paperwork." The pair walked through the empty corridors of the school, glad to change the topics to more mundane things.
The pair stepped out of the main building of the school before they felt the first flare of familiar demonic magic from the Old School Building. Kichirou and Sona sharing a look before the former spoke with a sigh "What is that baka doing here?"
"Must be something to do with Rias... Let's go." Sona replied, Kichirou nodding in gratitude and agreement as they hurriedly headed over to the building.
"I will take you back to the underworld, even if I have to burn all of your and that short brat's servants." Those were the first words Kichirou heard as he opened the door to the ORC room, his eyes instantly narrowing on the flame holding blond haired devil before a blast of freezing wind shot through the whole room and extinguished the flames Riser held as he spoke in a cold tone
"You won't lay a hand on any of them, Riser-teme."
All of Rias and his own peerage looked at him along with Riser as Kichirou's eyes glowed with power as he walked into the room with Sona. Riser glared back at the brunet as he sneered "And here is the little brat, always getting in my way."
A crimson red magic circle lit up the floor before Grayfia appeared with a stern look on her face as she stepped from it between Kichirou and Riser as she spoke with an ice cold tone "Riser-sama, you should not be here just because Lords Gremory and Phenex wished to change the arrangement between you and Ojou-sama."
Rias' face perked up in interest at hearing that as Riser scowl grew as he retort "Rias is my fiancee! I haven't nothing to prove by beating this minor pillar brat in a Rating Game."
Kichirou let out a snort at hearing that, noting that his peerage looked offended at Riser's comment as Grayfia spoke "Lord Phenex and Lord Gremory believe otherwise, especially with Lord Bifrons being a Super Devil and the greater potential being possible between him and Ojou-sama to produce a strong children."
Rias' face reddened at hearing that although she looked happy at hearing the chance of being free from Riser as Grayfia continued "Due to this a Rating Game will be played between yourself, Riser-sama, and Lord Bifrons with the winner proving they are most worthy of Ojou-sama's hand in marriage."
"Fine! You think you can handle my full peerage with those girls of yours." Riser asked with a sneer, Kichirou relaxing slightly now that Grayfia was here to keep the peace as he looked to the bright orange magic circle that had appeared behind the Phenex, it flashing once before a group of fifteen young women appeared and looked around the room.
Issei gaped at seeing the peerage of all women, Kichirou rolling his eyes as he countered "Don't presume just because you have more pieces then me means that you will win. My peerage has a lot of experience facing larger groups."
Ravel Phenex took the moment of silent glaring between the two male [Kings] to look over Kichirou. She had heard alot about the brunet even before her parents had brought up the possible chance of making a contract with them based on how he did in the Rating Game and half of it she hadn't known until her mother had started to point out reasons. Raised by Ajuka Beelzebub and his peerage with help from Gremory, Sitri and Asaroth Clans and even taught to fight by the same peerage, Grayfia Lucifuge and Serafall Leviathan due to his affinity for Ice Magic, tester for the upgraded set of [Evil Pieces], youngest Lord of a Pillar Clan in at least three centuries and a Super Devil, although he hadn't mastered those powers.
"Your group of six against my fifteen. Don't make me laugh, those two new girls wouldn't even stand up against any of [Pawns]." Riser spoke with a snort as Kichirou's peerage glared at them, Katase and Murayama the most angrily amongst them.
Another magic circle appeared in the room, drawing everyone's attention as a young woman stepped out. She stood at five foot six with long, curly blond hair that extends all the way down her back and dark blue eyes. Her remarkably large breasts was accentuated by the long sleeved white blouse she wore, a dark blue ribbon tied into a bow around the collar, with a black pencil skirt, thigh high white socks and black slipper shoes.
"Liz." Riser spoke with a lecherous grin, not noticing his peerage sending Mihae sad or concerned looks, as the new blonde turned to Kichirou as he spoke with a slightly nervous smile
"Hello Abaddon Elizabeth-san. It's nice to see you again."
"I have made my decision about your offer, Bifrons Kichirou-kun" Elizabeth spoke as she walked towards the brunet, ignoring Riser's victorious crowing
"Tell the little pipsqueak that you accepted a real man's offer."
"I wish to accept your offer to join your peerage as a [Bishop]." Elizabeth spoke with a smal smile, Kichirou smiling brightly in relief as Riser shouted in anger
"What!?"
Kichirou summoned one of his [Bishops] holding it up to lightly press against the middle of Elizabeth's chest as he spoke "I, Kichirou Bifrons, bid thee, Elizabeth Abaddon, to become my [Bishop]."
Elizabeth shuddered pleasantly as the [Evil Piece] sunk into her chest and the demonic energy infused in it washed over her body before she slumped forwards against her new master who caught her. Kichirou glanced to Grayfia, seeing the happy gleam in her eye as he asked "When will this Rating Game be?"
"Two weeks." Grayfia answered, Riser unable to contain his anger again as he snapped as he shouted
"Don't ignore me, brat! She was supposed to be mine!" Elizabeth shot a glare at Riser as he pointed his finger at her, Kichirou rolled his eyes as he scoffed
"She's chosen me, Riser-teme, and I refuse to even think of trading her ot any of my peerage to anyone unless they wants it." Kichirou got looks of respect from his peerage, Sona and Rias and her peerage at hearing that. Riser's eyes gleaming with a dangerous edge as he smirked coldly as he spoke
"Fine. We'll settle this in the Rating Game. The winner gets a member of the other's peerage so when I beat you, I will be able to claim what is rightfully mine!"
Kichirou glanced back at his peerage for a moment only to be surprised by determined looks each girl's face, Elizabeth moving to join them as she nodded as well to him, before he turned back to Riser and replied "Alright, just be prepared to accept losing one of your peerage to me."
Riser smirked darkly at hearing that, turning to walk towards his peerage as a large magic circle appeared under the group as he retort "Well you better enjoy having Liz before I take her from you."
With that, Riser's peerage teleported out through the magic circle, Kichirou waiting till they were gone before he relaxed and offered a reassuring smile to his peerage as he spoke "Looks like we've got some training to do starting tomorrow."
"Don't worry we'll sort things out. Go enjoy your date with Sona today" Lucy spoke with a smile, Grayfia looking amused as Sona and Kichirou glanced to each other with a light blush before the latter answered
"Alright. Can you help get Elizabeth-san settled in as well?" Lucy and Rias nodded in response as they both smiled amused as Sona and Kichirou gave their thanks before leaving.
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Author's Note
Sorry for the wait with this chapter. This one has my attempt to explain something about the possible arrangements that the Pillar Clans could make and I've partly based it on some of the Harry Potter fics that involve marriage contracts, think that's where the Line Continuation idea came from as well. This also is the first time writing Kichi and his peerage fighting together so I'm welcome to opinions on that front. Elizabeth has also joined the peerage.
Drawing a bit of a blank on what to put here so I'll just end it now by saying hope you enjoy this chapter.