Rory looked up at the ceiling of his room and sighed.

It had been an interesting night, but at least he managed to get through it without any more lives lost. The fallen angels he captured he managed to speak with civilly but that could just be because they knew how outclassed they were. Still he managed to talk to them and then after interrogating them he let the two go. It was obvious that they were going to report what happened to their leaders.

He also spent a good hour on the phone finding out just who exactly he needed to shout at. Unfortunately he never got that chance, there were some very good reasons why no one helped him at the park, he didn't like it but unexpected things do happen.

Feeling a weight move slightly on his chest he looked down to see Asia Argento. She was currently wearing nothing more than one of Rory's shirts, which given their size differences and the fact Rory preferred overly large shirts to relax in made for an amusing sight. Or it would have been amusing if it wasn't such a dangerously cute sight. The abandoned church where all her stuff was had exploded, as far as the rest of the world was concerned it was a freak gas explosion, so Asia only had the stuff she was wearing on her at the time which was why she was wearing one of his shirts instead of her own pyjamas. After setting her up in the guest bedroom it didn't take her long to find her way to his room asking if she could stay with him. He really couldn't say no to that, not after everything she had been through.

He took a few deep breaths; luckily Asia wasn't awake which gave him time to calm down the perfectly natural biological reaction. He may have had a good amount of self-control but he was still a guy, and a hormonal teenager at that.

A few minutes later he started to carefully make his way off the bed, trying hard not to wake Asia. Luckily he managed his goal and quickly grabbed some clothes before heading to the bathroom to get ready.

An hour later Rory and Asia were walking out of the house and heading to the shops. They needed to get Asia an entirely new wardrobe, and while they were doing that Rory's contacts were setting everything up for the blonde haired girl. If she wanted a normal life then he was going to give it to her.

But first they had to make sure she had stuff to wear.

The little shopping trip was slightly awkward. After all standing in an underwear store, having to translate for the girl who needed pretty much everything wasn't something he did every day. Since he needed to stay by her side to act as a translator he couldn't wait outside. The looks the woman sent the two made him just want to grab Asia and run from the place, especially when she started to show some of the more…..risqué items. He also didn't miss the blush and looks Asia sent him during those moments. Eventually they got out of there and made their way to the other shops.

It turned out to actually be a pretty fun day, shopping then stopping off for something to eat before a bit more shopping. He spent that time also familiarising Asia with the area so it was a good and productive day.

Now how was he going to deal with the crowd outside his house?

There was Rias Gremory, Akeno Himejima, Sona Sitri and Tsubaki Shinra. They were looking nervously at the man that had black hair with blonde bangs that he recognised as Azazel leader of the Fallen Angels stood with Kalawarner and Mittelt. Next was a tall man with slightly tan skin and the letters DSMK tattooed above his right eye, he was called Kiyomasa Senji although everyone just called him Crow. Next to him was a group of teenagers around Rory's own age, two boys and seven girls.

He had the feeling this was going to be annoying.

"Rias, Sona, Tsubaki and Akeno whatever you four want can wait until tomorrow." Rory said.

"Bu -"

He cut Rias off. "As you can see I have my hands full."

"Very well we'll speak to you tomorrow." Sona said throwing Rias a look and the Devils quickly left.

"Okay then now that one is sorted out, hello Crow what are you doing here?"

"Remember what we talked on the phone, well here they are?" Crow pointed at the crowd of teenagers with him.

Rory stared blankly at him for a moment. "And why are they here?"

"Everyone else is busy so you're the one who's going to check them out." Crow told them.

Rory sighed then turned to the Fallen Angels. "I'm afraid whatever you want to talk to me about will have to wait until tomorrow afternoon."

"That's fine." Azazel said with a good natured grin, Rory was thankful that all the information on Azazel about him being a generally relaxed person was correct.

Once the Fallen Angels left he turned to Crow. "Come on in, oh and this is Asia Argento, she's staying with me after that whole messed up situation, and not a word from you." He narrowed his eyes seeing Crow's grin.

The man raised his arms and said. "I wasn't going to say anything."

"Right, well let's just get this started." Rory said as everyone started to get settled down in his living room. "Okay so tell me what is going on, just what are your situations?"

The next hour was spent with the group; well two groups of teenagers really each explaining their unusual stories and Rory taking notes.

"Okay I think I get the picture, the lot of you all got caught up in some circumstances involving aliens and this gained abilities and transformations including you two Natsuru Seno and Soji Mitsuka who actually turn into girls because of those wristbands." Rory said pointing at the blue haired boy then the red haired one. He then turned to Crow. "So what are the others doing about this?"

"We're talking to some of our off world allies to see if they know anything."

"And in the meantime they want me to study the technology right?" Rory pinched the bridge of his nose as Crow nodded. "As if I didn't have enough to deal with, come on let's get you all to my lab. Don't worry it won't be to invasive, just a few scans and a bit of a medical check-up. We'll do it two at a time since I don't have enough room in my lab for all of you. Oh and Crow I'm expecting a call from the office so if you could take that for me."

Crow just nodded and Rory left with the first two to be tested.

After the first examinations the rest of the group started to calm down.

That was until Natsuru Seno and Shizuku Sango entered.

"Okay now that we're done with that I'm going to need you to transform into your girl form so I can examine that." Rory told Natsuru after giving him the quick examination, the blue haired boy sitting uncomfortably wearing nothing but one of those hospital gowns. Shizuka was sitting on a chair behind a curtain already having completed her own examination.

"Ummm…."

"Look I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important, we need to check what happens when you transform. For all we know you could be causing damage to your genetic structure through such a dramatic change, does the change affect your chromosomes or is it just cosmetic in nature? The only way to do that is to exam your female transformation." Rory explained.

Suddenly there was a flash of light and a blue haired girl was sitting on the examination bed. Shizuku on the other side of the screen had a small smirk on her face in her own transformed state.

Rory went through the same tests as before. There was just one final test that he had to run.

"Now what I'm about to do is probably going to be a shock and I do apologize but it is necessary." He then poked his head out the curtain. "Excuse me Shizuku I think he would probably be more comfortable if you were with him."

"Oh and what kin -"

"One a guy would never expect he would ever get in his lifetime." Rory said.

Shizuku actually grinned slightly and followed him past the curtain.

"Wait what are you doing? Wait! Shizuku don't hold me….NOOOOOOOOOO!"

Soundproofing the lab was definitely one of his better ideas.

The next group was the final one and had the silver haired girl called Twoearle along with Soji Mitsuka.

After the examinations which went a little longer then before since he had to stop Twoearle from touching Soji inappropriately during the exam, more than once they made their way back upstairs. The two guys who were back to normal were sitting on the couch, haunted looks in their eyes.

"Oh man up you two it wasn't that bad." Rory said before turning to Crow. "Well that's done, you can take them back and I'll send you my findings once I've finished. So did the office get in touch?"

"Yeah they said everything was done and that they'll be delivering what you need tomorrow." Crow said looking amused.

"Thanks, alright well I'll see you later then I guess." Rory watched them leave before turning to Asia. "Well it looks like we'll be sorting out your language barrier problem pretty soon. That way you'll have no problem when you entire Kuoh Academy."

"Eh?" Asia's confused expression was beyond cute.

It was the next day and Rory sat in front of Sona, moving one of his bishops to take one of Sona's rooks. "Well like I said her name is Asia Argento and she'll be transferring in next week."

"I see." Sona said pushing her glasses up her nose slightly catching the light.

He was pretty sure she did that on purpose, it did have a slightly intimidating factor but not enough to be considered too much. It was just perfect when you want to scold someone.

"You do know that as she is a nun -"

"Excommunicated nun, besides everything has already been set up so you or Rias couldn't stop her from coming. I wasn't coming here to ask for permission anyway. I was just giving you a heads up so when you sensed her aura or whatever it is you sense from people like her. She just wants to live a normal life, or at least as normal as one like she can have, away from the politics of the three factions. So while she wouldn't have any trouble in helping yours or Rias's peerage if asked please refrain from trying to bring her into either of your peerages. Could you also tell Rias that for me as well?" Rory grinned slightly. "She wants to have friends, go out to places like the arcade and movies and more importantly she wants to receive a good education. Something I believe you would appreciate and try to help make come true, am I right?"

Sona was silent for a moment before sighing; she knew that she had been played. He used her own desires and personality against her. Know she was going to make sure that this Asia Argento would be able to have as normal school life as possible. After all for someone who wants to create their own school was there any other path?

It wasn't like she couldn't turn the situation around, but it would go against everything she believed in.

Well played indeed.

It was really too bad, now she really wanted to try and get him for her peerage. But she knew the chances of that were happening were close to zero. Still there might be some chance of it happening in the future. All she needed was to wait and see if she could find an opportunity to jump on.

"Very well, although I have to ask how you were able to already enrol her into the school without my notice." Sona asked.

Rory took a moment to think. "I guess it isn't like it's a complete secret anyway. The Gremory and Sitri aren't the only groups that took over Kuoh Academy, there was one other."

Sona looked thoughtful while looking at the chess board before moving a pawn. "Yes there was a company called New Dawn Industries. Something to do with helping the future student's education, they helped fund and rebuild a number of schools from what I remember. I'm guessing you know someone in that company who was able to help you."

"Well more like I actually work for that company myself." Rory told her while moving his rook. "You see, New Dawn was the company which ran the experiments that saved my life."

"I see, and just what is your job?" Sona asked.

"Well I am a scientist, and I am employed there even if I don't get into my lab in person that often." Rory told her. "But I'm also one of the companies test subjects, a lab rat so to speak."

"What?" Sona was shocked.

Rory shrugged. "It shouldn't really come as a surprise the procedure that saved my life was experimental. They're just keeping an eye on me so they've officially got me marked down as a test subject. It comes with good pay as well."

"So that's what you meant." Sona said relaxing slightly.

"Well mostly, I do test out some of the equipment sometimes. It's interesting really, just a little while back I was testing out this virtual reality system that was pretty amazing." Rory said.

"Ah yes that was something I was meaning to ask, I did a bit of research and noticed all of the qualifications you seemed to possess. So why are you still in high school when there are high chances that you could be teaching university classes?" Sona asked staring at him intensely.

"Yeah I know I don't really seem like the type who would stick around in a classroom. But I made a promise, a promise that I would try and experience as normal life as possible instead of rushing straight into things. After all school is more than just about education, it's about society itself." Rory said looking down at Sona's latest move and instantly countering with one of his pawns.

Sona sighed; she knew a losing battle when she saw one. "A wise decision, the social experience of high school is almost as important as the education itself."

"Doesn't stop me from wishing I didn't have to listen to all the domestic drama, sometimes I just want to smash my head against a wall. Checkmate by the way." Rory moved his rook into position to corner her king.

Sona grinned slightly. "Well do refrain from doing any damage to the schools walls." Then she turned serious. "Now then, could you explain just how it is you as a human is capable of using Senjutsu?"

"Well I could but I really don't want to. A guy has to have some secrets after all." Rory said looking amused before getting up to leave. "Maybe you'll find out one of these days, anyway I'll see you later."

Sona stared thoughtfully at the door for a few minutes. The members of her peerage in the room who were working noticed this and couldn't help but grin slightly.

Rory stared for a moment at the two people standing in front of his door. Then remembered everything that happened yesterday, including what he told the fallen angels.

"Right come on in then." He said.

The fallen angels followed him into the house; one looking annoyed the other amused.

"So what does the leader of the fallen angels wish to speak to me about?" Rory asked staring straight at Azazel then he frowned slightly. "Sorry where are my manners, does anyone want some tea, coffee, juice?"

"Tea is fine." Azazel said grinning.

"Just tea." Kalawarner mumbled slightly looking very uncomfortable.

After he got the drinks he sat down and once again asked. "So I take it you're here about the little group that attacked me."

Kalawarner fidgeted slightly.

"Ah yes, well that was never meant to happen. The group assigned in this town was only supposed to observe you. Unfortunately they decided to take matters into their own hands." Azazel said looking slightly sheepish.

Rory shrugged. "Well it happens sometimes I guess, people making stupid decisions that is. I'm not going to be blaming every fallen angel out there if you think that's the case."

"Good to hear." Azazel said his grin widening before he turned slightly serious. "But the reason I came here today was to hear your side of things."

He then recounted his version of events to Azazel who listened carefully. After he was done there was silence for a few moments.

"I see, well thanks for that. How would you like to work for the Grigori?" Azazel asked. "We could always use someone like you. I would also like to test out your Sacred Gear, after all the Gravity Jail is very rare and your skill with it is something I've never seen before."

"But doesn't the Sacred Gear just increase or decrease the gravity in a certain area?" Kalawarner asked confused.

"Only if the person using it isn't creative enough to realise the true potential that gravity holds. After all what could be more powerful then one of the most fundamental forces of the universe." Rory said with a small smirk. "Also I thank you for your offer but I will have to decline. I really don't want to get involved with the political crap that goes on in the background of the three factions. There's also the fact that I have a job I love already."

"Well that's a shame, although I can agree with you when it comes with the politics. It really cut's into my research time." Azazel sighed.

"I know that pain, I'm a scientist myself and dealing with the administration is a complete pain." Rory sighed.

The two looked at each other before sighing again.

Kalawarner just put her face in her hands.

Sighing Rory put his book down and looked to his left. Standing above him was Rias Gremory and a red haired man that could only be a relative of hers. He was in the school library having gone there to escape the constant attempts to drag him to the Occult Research Club room.

"Okay so what do you want now?" Rory sighed and put his book down.

Rias pouted. "You've been ignoring me all day."

"Yes and for good reason as well. So I ask again what do you want?"

"This is my brother Sirzechs Lucifer, one of the four Mao's and the leader of the Devils." Rias said as they took seats opposite him.

"Right well while I have the feeling that the head honcho of all bat winged underworld denizens doesn't usually come to greet some random human I really don't actually care. So I'll ask for the third and final time, just why are you annoying me once again?" Rory said, his annoyed expression becoming more pronounced.

"I heard you can use Senjutsu." Sirzechs said. "Yet you have no family history of any Yokai. If humans are experimenting on Yokai….."

"Of course we are." Rory interrupted him shocking the two of them slightly in the fact that he interrupted the current Lucifer and the fact he openly admitted to the accusation. "But not in the way you are thinking, we aren't like those monsters that would go around doing whatever they want for some deluded reason. All of our experiments and tests are ethical in every way possible. We want to try and create a better future for all, not just humans. I want to see a world where everyone can walk the streets living their own lives with their own joys and troubles regardless of species. At this point though the devils are making that a pretty hard thing to try and accomplish. Well to be fair all of the members of the so called three factions are doing that as well, but the devils are at the top of the list."

Sirzechs frowned. "And why is that?"

"Let me point out that I acknowledge why the Evil Pieces were created in the first place. Every species has a right to try and save itself after all. I'm also accepting the fact that quite a few devils actually use them for the reason they were created. But how many use it as a tool to create slaves, how many go ahead and see their peerage members as nothing but slaves and toys. How many innocents have been hunted down just because they were born with something that those particular devils want and are too greedy to not take no for an answer?" Rory said staring Sirzechs straight in the eye. "Sacred Gears were created to give humanity a chance to fight back against the supernatural, do you know what kind of message it sends that people born with them are hunted down and forcibly turned into devils? I mean do you not really understand? All it takes is one wrong move, one wrong person attacked and you can be facing a war against humanity itself. Wars have been started over less."

Rory sighed and looked at Rias before looking back to Sirzechs.

"I have no problem if a person wants to become a devil, free will and all that. I have no problem against devils at all, in fact I kind of think the whole wings thing is pretty hot." He chuckled slightly. "But as long as those devils who will do so could continue going around without thought of consequences and that there are no laws actually protecting those in peerages then it doesn't seem like a proper peace could ever be achieved." Picking up his bag he stood up. "I really hope you do think about what I said, peace between all species, well that is something I truly wish to see."

With that he left the table and the two devils sitting there watched him go with mixed expressions.

Finally school finished and Rory was able to escape to his house without anyone else stopping him. Asia was sitting in front of the TV watching some anime while he went over the data he got during his examinations yesterday on his tablet. It was strange, he had never seen anything like it before but it wasn't a complete mystery. The more he looked through it the more he understood and that was helping him to fill the rest of the pieces together. It wouldn't take him much longer to get all the information he needed to send a report. Maybe he would be able to start his own experiments soon enough as well.

His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.

"I hope that isn't another person coming to annoy me." He muttered to himself as he went to the door.

Opening it he came face to face with a handsome young man that had dark green, almost black hair. He was wearing expensive clothing and had a sort of charming air about him. But the look in his eyes gave him away, they say that the eyes are the windows into the soul, well he didn't know about the soul but he knew that the eyes could give away a lot of emotions. Those eyes were filled with anger, lust and distain all combined with a predatory glint of someone closing in on their prey.

He didn't think that all those emotions were aimed at him, and since there was only one other person in the house…..

"Can I help you?" He asked.

The young man smiled. "Hello my name is Diodora Astaroth. I'm here to speak to Asia Argento."

This wasn't going to end well was it?