"" - Speech
'' - Thought
[] - Sacred Gear
[] - Dragons
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"Hey, start running. If you're a Daywalker then you should be able to run in the day." Xenovia shouted as she chased after Gasper with Durandal in her hands, the Dhampir running away as he cried
"Eeeeeeek! Don't chase me while swinging the Durandaaaaaaal!"
"Mou~ Xenovia-san, don't hurt him!" Kichirou called as he stood to the side with Akemi, Mana, Issei and Asia, each wondering why Xenovia swinging around a legendary weapon was acceptable training.
"Even though it was an honour to have met the [Bishop-san] just like me, we haven't even properly seen each other's faces…*sob*." Asia spoke tearfully, Issei putting a reassuring hand on her shoulder and remembering the times she had wanted to meet with Gasper before.
"…Gya-kun, if you eat garlic, you'll become healthy." Koneko spoke as she chased Gasper as well while holding garlic, making him cry out
"Nooooooo! Koneko-chan is bullying meeeeeee!"
"I can't believe this is how they think he should be trained" Mana spoke with a sigh, Akemi nodding in agreement before Saji's voice drew their attention
"Oh oh, they're at it."
"Oh, it's you, Saji." Issei spoke, Kichirou offering a smile as he spoke
"Hello Saji-san"
"Yo, Hyodo… Tendo. After hearing that there was a hikikomori servant whose ban had been lifted, I came to see it a bit." Saji replied, Issei nodding as he signalled over to Gasper as he replied
"Ah, He's over there. He's the one getting chased by Xenovia."
"Hey hey, Xenovia-san, she's swinging the legendary sword heartily, you know? Is it alright?, huh. Oh! Wait, it's a girl, huh! Not to mention blond haired!" Saji spoke happily, Kichirou and Issei sharing an amused look as the Akemi spoke
"Sorry Saji-san, but that's a guy cross dressing." Saji looked dejected at hearing that as he started muttering loudly
"Well, this is swindling. More like, since he's wearing girl's clothing, it would be to show it to someone, right? And since he's a hikikomori, it's too much of a contradiction. It's quite difficult." Mana stifled her giggles, Kichirou bitting his bottom lip to stop himself as Issei replied in as best level tone as possible
"That's right. It's an incomprehensible cross dressing habit. Also I can't say anything about it suiting him. And, what are you doing Saji?"
Saji was wearing a jersey, army cotton gloves and was also holding a small shovel as he replied "It's as you see. It's the maintenance of the flower bed. It's been Kaichou's orders since a week ago. Hey, recently the events in the school have been many right? And also, next time Maou-sama and the others are coming here as well. It's the job of the pawn of the student council, me, to make the school look beautiful."
Saji puffed out his chest and acts magnificently, Kichirou glancing to Akemi as he asked quietly "Does that mean he's in charge of odd jobs?"
Akemi nodded in response, Hermos speaking up some after [Looks like Azazel is here]
Turning around Kichirou's eyes widened as see Azazel walking over to them calmly dressed in his yukata as he spoke "Heh. The servants of Maous' family's devils are playing over here."
"Hello Azazel-san" Kichirou spoke with a wary smile, Akemi and Mana looking at him warily as well as Issei spoke surprised
"Azazel…!"
"Yo, Sekiryuutei. It's been some time since that night. Atlantis-kun, how's your harem going" Xenovia had her sword at the ready as soon as she had heard Issei's call, as had Koneko taken a ready stance, Asia moving to hide behind Issei, who made his [Boosted Gear] appear. Saji brought out his [Absorption Line] as he got into a ready stance and stammered
"Hy-Hyodo, by Azazel you mean-!"
"I am serious, Saji. I have come in contact with this guy plenty of times." Issei replied, Kichirou sighing as he spoke up
"Ise, he's not here to attack us… probably looking for Yuuto-san…"
Azazel smiled bitterly as he noticed the postures of most of the group, keeping his relaxed stance as he spoke "Atlantis-kun is right, Sekiryutei, Low Class devil-kun. I wouldn't bully low class devils. Since I was taking a stroll, I came to visit the devils place. Is the holy demonic sword wielder present? I came to see him."
"He's not here, Azazel-sama, if you had thought to call ahead you could have asked Sirzechs-sama to arrange it" Akemi spoke with a sigh, Azazel scratching his head as he smiled sheepishly as he replied
"I guess so… But its not very fun doing everything by the book" Akemi and Kichirou rolled their eyes, Mana shaking her head in disbelief before Azazel pointed at a certain tree behind the group as the group
"The vampire hiding over there." Gasper poked his head out from behind the tree before panicking and hiding again as Azazel approached him as he spoke
"You're the possessor of the [Forbidden Balor View], right? If you can't use it properly, then it will become a thing that causes harm to others. As a support type Sacred Gear, if you can supplement the deficient aspects, it should be fine but… Now that I mention it, the research of sacred gears by devils didn't progress much. If you invoke it via the 5 senses, if the sacred gear's owner's capacity is insufficient then, it will move naturally, and it will be extremely dangerous.' Azazel stopped to peer into Gasper's eyes, the half Vampire trembling until Kichirou moved to take his hand and frowned at Azazel as he spoke sternly
"You should ask if you want to check out his Sacred Gear…You're scaring him unreasonably this way" Azazel looking amused as he stepped back and replied
"Sorry about that… sometimes my interest takes control" Azazel shifted his gaze to the others before focusing on Saji as he spoke
"Is that [Absorption Line]? If you're practicing, try using it. Connect it to this vampire, if he invokes it while you're absorbing the sacred gear's excess, it would probably run less wildly." Saji looked unsure at hearing that before asking
"…..M-My Sacred Gear, it can suck the power of the opponents Sacred Gear as well? I thought it simply absorbs the opponent's power and weakens them….."
Azazel looked amazed as he answered "Seriously, it's because of this, that recently the sacred gear owners don't try to know the power of their sacred gears well enough. The [Absorption Line] holds the power of one of the legendary 5 dragon kings, the Prison dragon, Vritra. Well, this was found out thanks to recent research. That thing can connect to any object, and can scatter that power. If it's a short time, it's possible to separate the line from the owner's side, and connect it to some other person or object."
"The-, then, the line on my side….for example I can connect it to Hyodo or some other person? And then the power will flow into Hyodo?" Saji asked curiously, his stance relaxing as Azazel nodded as he answered
"Yeah, if you grow, the number of the lines will also increase. If you do that the output of absorption will increase many times as well." Saji turned thoughtful at hearing that, his gaze moving to look at his Sacred Gear while the others looked amazed, Issei blinking as he recalled that Kokabiel has said about Azazel's hobby in regards to Sacred Gears.
"In improving the sacred gear, the fastest way would be to drink the blood of the host of the Sekiryuutei or even Atlantis-kun. If you let a vampire drink blood, then they'll gain power. Well, do the rest yourselves." Azazel pointed out before turning to leave, stopping after a few steps before he looked back at Issei as he spoke
"Sorry for Vali-Our Hakuryuukou for coming into contact with you on his own accord. I am sure you would have been surprised, right? Wh—at, he's an unusual guy but he doesn't think of settling the rivalry between red and white immediately."
"What about you, won't you apologise for coming in contact with me repeatedly without informing about your identity?" Issei asked annoyed, Azazel giving him a mischevious smile as he replied
"Well, that's my hobby. I won't apologise." With that Azazel left the group standing there with troubled and confused expressions. After a few moments Saji sighed before moving towards Gasper as he spoke
"…For the time being, shall I use my sacred gear on the new face-kun over there. In that state, let's try using his sacred gear and practice. In exchange for that, next time, I will have you help me out with the flower bed." Everyone else nodding as they started Gasper's training, Saji connecting the tongue of [Absorption Line] onto Gasper to suck out the excess power from him before Issei and Kichirou started to throw volleyballs for him to freeze. On occasion people were stopped but once they had figured out to stay out of Gasper's field of vision when throwing the balls the training became easier and accidents became less.
Each accident would lead to Gasper yelling "Sorry" and trying to run away with the others moving to catch him and bring him back and Kichirou pointing out that it was ok as it was the reason they were training.
…
"How is it? Is the practice making progress?" Rias asked as they sat with the sandwiches that she had brought. Kichirou nodding as he replied
"We're getting there…" Glancing over to Gasper, they watched as Saji was sucking his power out with his Sacred Gear.
"Buchou, it's tasty!" Issei spoke happily, Rias smiling as Kichirou eagerly took a bite out of another sandwich as she replied
"Fufufu, Thanks. The ingredients weren't a lot so I was only able to make simple ones."
"Tasty!" Saji groaned in delight, Issei and Kichirou explaining what had happened when Azazel had appeared only for Rias to look surprised as she replied
"I hear Azazel has substantial knowledge about Sacred Gears. Advice about Sacred Gears…. Maybe he had spare time to give advice to another person."
"Rias-sempai's back, I will be going back to working on my flower bed." Saji spoke as he dusted his hands against his slacks before taking three sandwiches and starting to leave as Kichirou called
"Thanks Saji-san"
"Saji-kun. Thanks for going out of your way to keep my servants company. You have my thanks." Rias added, Saji's face going red at her thanks as he replied
"I-It's alright. You're Kaichou's precious friend and I saw some new possibilities regarding the Sacred Gear. But I have to work on the flower bed as well, so..."
"Later, Hyodo, Tendo. Work hard." Saji added before leaving to go about his original task as Kichirou and Issei called back
"Thanks!"
"Yeah, thanks."
"Gasper, you can still continue on right? After getting sucked by Saji-kun, your power has been regulated to a perfect level, for the remaining time I will also keep you company in the training." Rias spoke to Gasper, who nodded as he replied while sounding tired as he got back to his feet.
"I-I'll do my besttttttt." With that Kichirou, Issei and Rias continued Gasper's training.
…
"Darn it! Darn it! Darn it!" Kichirou muttered embarrassed as he ran through the streets towards the cinema. He was dressed in a long white shirt with a dark blue jacket over it, black jeans and trainers.
[I can't believe you forgot about your date today] Critias spoke with a hint of amusement, Timaeus frowning as he replied
[It's not his fault, Gasper-kun's training is important]
[Yeah the little Dhampir could hurt the others if he can't control his power] Hermos added, Kichirou coming to a stop and thanking Rias and his parents for all the training he had to go through as he looked around before sighing in relief as he thought
'I guess I'm early… I wonder where Ravel-san and Seekvaira-san is'
"Sorry I'm late, Kichirou-sama" Ravel spoke as she walked over, Kichirou smiling as he noticed the yellow sundress she was wearing as he replied
"Its fine, Ravel-san… I only just got here myself" Ravel blushed as she nodded, moving to stand next to him as they looked around. A few moments passed before a young woman with pale blonde hair approached them, her red eyes standing out behind the round wire framed glasses she wore. She was dressed in a long sleeved tight fitting cream blouse with a pair of tight fitting jeans.
"Sorry for the delay, Tendo-san… Some important business came up" She spoke formally, Kichirou offering her a smile as he replied sheepishly
"It's alright, Agares-san, I was busy working on something else before I remembered"
"So what are we going to do today, Kichirou-sama?" Ravel asked curiously, Kichirou smiling and pointing behind him as he answered
"I was thinking that we would catch a movie and then get something to eat, if that's alright? I was thinking we could go watch that" Pointing at one of the posters showing a new movie, Kichirou missed Seekvaira's and Ravel's eyes light up as they looked at it as he asked
"If that's alright with you both?"
"That's a great choice" Seekvaira spoke with a sparkle in her eye at the thought of watching a mecha movie before Ravel added
"That's looks good to me" A faint blush covering her cheeks as the romantic looking couple at the forefront of the poster.
"Alright then… Let's get some tickets" Kichirou spoke with a smile, offering his hands to the two young women who took them before the trio walked inside.
…
Kichirou smiled as he walked out of the cinema with a smiling Seekvaira and Ravel, who were both holding his hands as the latter spoke "It's impressive to see that the robots were done on a computer"
"Well there's a lot" Kichirou stifled a small chuckle at remembering the look of shock that had formed on Ravel's face at seeing Optimus Prime transform for the first time, Seekvaira looking thoughtful as she nudged his arm as she spoke
"Being able to disguise a robot as a vechile would be a good way to get them around"
"Yeah…I can't believe that humans came up with those sort of ideas" Ravel commented as they walked the rather quiet streets, Kichirou smiling as he added
"There's a lot of creativity out there, I wouldn't be surprised if Devils didn't get inspired from what humans came up with in some regards."
"So what sort of food are we going to have?" Seekvaira asked curiously, Kichirou's smile growing as he replied
"Well I figured we go to a family restaurant that's nearby and does great food, if that's alright?" Getting a nod from the pair, Kichirou continued to lead the way as they talked about general things.
…
Issei sighed softly as he leant his bicycle against the fence of his first contract of the night as he thought jealousy 'I can't believe Kichi is out on another date tonight with Devil heiresses'
Issei shook his head to clear his thoughts, picking up the box on the back of it before moving to knock on the door as he waited for his client to open it. Morisawa opened it, dropping his shoulders in disappointment as he spoke "Huh? It's you today, Ise-kun?"
Issei knew that the guy before him was originally Koneko's client but he ended up being shared between Issei nd Koneko. Morisawa's gaze moved to the large cardboard box that was set next to Issei's feet, a confused look on his face as he asked "What's that?"
"This is a talking cardboard box." Issei replied befoe kicking the box lightly and getting a scream from the occuptant
"Eeeeeeek.". Issei mentally shook his head in disbelief at Rias asking him to bring Gasper along for his devil jobs.
"What what, what's inside it?" Morisawa asked as he moved close to the box, Issei's eyes widening in shock as his client opened the box. Morisawa and Gasper staring at each other for a few moments before the latter squeaked
"Fue…"
"It appears a bishoujo looking at it, but in fact he's a boy. He has a hobby of wearing girl's clothes." Morisawa spoke before moving to grab both of Issei's shoulders as he continued with twinkling eyes
"This cute a kid, there's no way it can be a girl! It's the best that he's a booooooooooooooooooy!"
"Now, come out! Onii-san isn't scary, you know? Let's do fun things together!" Morisawa talked to Gasper with a perverted voice
"Uuuuwaaaaaah… Sob…" Gasper cried out as he trembled, scared of Morisawa who was twitching his hands as he reached towards Gasper who screamed
"Nooooooooooooooo!" For a moment time stopped for Issei and Morisawa, the former only realising it had happened when seeing that Gasper's cardboard box had disappeared. Looking around, Issei found Gasper's box in he corner with the lid shut, approaching it as he spoke
"Gasper, sorry. Morisawa-san was a bit scary, right."
"Sob… Fueeeeee. I stopped it again… Idiot idiot idiot idiot… I am an idiot. Stopping isn't good… even though I don't want to stop…" Gasper cried, Issei feeling saddened at what had happened.
…
"Gasper, please come out. It's my fault for pushing you into going with Ise." Rias apologized while standing in front of the door to Gasper's room with Issei and Kichirou as she continued
"I thought that if you worked with Ise, it may be for your benefit as well….."
"Fueeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!" Gasper was loudly crying inside as Kichirou looked sympathically at the door as Rias quietly explained to him and Issei about Gasper's past.
"Gasper's father is from a noble family of vampires but since his mother was a human mistress, he wasn't pure blooded. I heard they hate those who are non pure bloods more than devils, the vampires who scorn, even if it's their sibling, their treatment was discriminating. He was bullied by his siblings since childhood, even when he went to the human world, he was treated as a monster, he had no place he could call home. Also because of his Sacred Gear, his powers grew greater as he grew older and people who he wanted to become friends would get stopped if he accidentally activated it"
"Hey, Ise, Kichi. How would you feel if you could stop time?" Rias asked, Issei quick to reply first
"…I, am a bit scared."
"I would be worried of hurting those I care about with it especially if I was unable to control it" Kichirou answered quietly, Rias nodding in understanding.
"I-I…don't need such a sacred gear! B-Because I stop everyone! I scare them! I make them dislike me! Even I dislike it! I don't want to stop my f-friends and c-comrades… Any more of having to look at the face of my cherished ones' stopped… I-I don't want that…" Gasper sobbed from inside his room, Rias sighing softly as she spoke depressed
"What a quandary….. For making this kid to once again shut himself in….. I am a failure as a [King]."
"Buchou, isn't your meeting with Sirzechs-sama and the others in a short while from now?" Kichirou asked, Rias nodding as she replied
"Yes, but I will extend the time a bit more. I have to make sure that Gasper is alright first-."
"Please leave the rest to us. We'll do something about it, right Kichi?" Issei spoke with a reassuring smile, Kichirou nodding in agreement as he added
"We'll help him, Buchou. I know what he's feeling in some regard"
"Ise, Kichi. Alright, I got it. Can I count on you both?" Rias spoke with a smile, Kichirou and Issei nodding as he replied
"Yes!" Rias gave one last look at the door of Gasper's room before leaving, Kichirou and Issei sharing a look before they sat down facing the door of the room as the latter spoke
"Till you come out, I won't move one step from here!"
"Yeah Gasper-kun, we both want to help you" Kichirou added kindly as they waited for Gasper to make the first move, Issei soon breaking the silence as he asked
"…Are you scared? Of the Sacred Gear…and of us?" He paused hoping to get a response only to get a head nudge from Kichirou to get him to continue speaking
"I also possess a Sacred Gear in which the strongest dragon resides in. However, my life was not as amazing as yours who was a vampire, or like Kiba. I was a normal male high school student."
"I… to be honest, am scared. While using the dragon's powers, I feel that some part of my body is changing into something else. I don't know much about devils right now either, nor about what a dragon is. However, I feel I want to proceed further."
"I may not have had a normal life Gasper-kun, but I get scared when I use the three dragons I have as well. Hoping that I can protect those I care about with my power but… it still worries me that I might do something wrong and get someone hurt" Kichirou added, deciding to avoid bringing up Dartz lest he scare Gasper about what may come.
"Why? M-Maybe, you may lose something important, you know? Why do you Ise-sempai, want to live such a straight forward life so much…? Kichi-sempai, why do you think you would hurt someone?" Gasper asked, Issei and Kichirou sharing a smile as the former answered
"…No… Since I am an idiot, I don't get the difficult stuff. Just that-."
"Just that?" Gaspered asked curiously, Issei smiling as he continued
"-I don't want to see anyone hurt."
"I don't like fighting really… Hurting people just isn't something I want to see happen when I can save them." Kichirou added, thinking to how he had to free Yukikaze, Brioche and Leo from the Orichalcos' control. The door opened to show Gasper's profile as he spoke
"I don't like fighting either"
"Even if I don't, it still is important to protect those we care about. I couldn't not fight for Buchou during the Rating Game or against Kokabiel when he attacked" Kichirou added, Gasper nodding in agreement as Issei continued
"We're not blaming you for not being around back then. But, from now it's going to be different, right?"
"…I, I will just cause trouble… I am a hikikomori, I am intensely shy…I can't properly use my Sacred Gear…" Gasper spoke, looking down until Kichirou put his hand on Gasper's face and looked into his eyes, knowing that was where his Sacred Gear was present as he spoke
"That's what I felt like when I first started, even if I was able to talk with Hermos. It was only when I started training and understanding my power that I could feel comfortable using it"
"We don't hate you. As your sempai we'll always look after you…Well, as a devil you would be a sempai. But, in real life we're your sempai so leave it to us to help you." Issei added, making Gasper blink in surprise as Issei continued
"Lend me your power. Let's support Buchou and the others together. If you're scared of something then me or Kichi will send it flying away. Even if I am like this I house the legendary dragon's power, you know? And Kichi houses three legendary dragons, himself" Gasper looked troubled at hearing that Kichirou and Issei sharing a look before the latter asked
"Would you like to drink my blood? If what that bastard Azazel said is true then if you drink my blood then you may be able to control your sacred gear."
"You can have some of my blood as well, Gasper-kun…" Kichirou added, Gasper shaking his head no before he replied
"…I am scared. Of drinking blood directly from living beings. I am even scared of my own power…If anything more happens than this then… I will… I will…"
"Yeah. You don't like being used by your Sacred Gear, huh. However I am jealous of your ability you know." Issei spoke with a smile Gasper looking surprise before Issei continued
"Did I say something weird? Because, isn't it the best to be able to stop time? If I possessed that Sacred Gear then, it would be terrific. I would definitely use it to save people like a superhero. Stopping cars from running anyone over or stopping robberies." Gasper looked shocked as Kichirou smiled as he added
"You could stop buildings from falling or vechiles from exploding as well if you wanted."
"Ise-sempai, Kichi-sempai, you're both kind people." Gasper spoke with a smile as he continued
"It's the first time I've been told that. I wasn't ever told by people that they were jealous of me. Not to mention even giving concrete examples…" The trio continued to talk, shifting topics easily and moving into Gasper's room to continue talking before the trio jumped at hearing a voice from the doorway
"As expected of Ise-kun and Kichi-kun. To be able to have a friendly chat with Gasper immediately." Kiba spoke as he stepped into the room, Issei nodding to himself before announcing
"Kiba, I have something to talk about."
"What is it, Ise-kun?" Kiba asked curiously before Issei answered
"Me, Kichi, you and Gasper are males."
"Obviously…" Kichirou commented, Kiba smiling as he nodded and replied
"That's right. But suddenly hearing about that, what happened?"
"I have thought about an alliance between the male members of the Gremory team." Issei explained, Kiba looking surprised as he replied
"That has… Roused my interest. What do you mean?"
"That we do our best to protect the girls as much as we can during any future battles… We'll cover each others' weaknesses as well as protect each other from whoever may come after us"
"That sounds great…" Kichirou spoke with a smile, Kiba smiling as he added
"Yes it does and remember Kichi-kun you don't have to shoulder it all yourself" Kichirou nodded in understanding, Gasper speaking up apologetically
"Sorry but is it alright if I am inside the cardboard box…? I won't close the lid. Just, when I talk to people, I can calm down inside the cardboard box."
"Of course, if it makes you feel comfortable I don't mind" Kichirou spoke with a reassuring smile, Issei and Kiba nodding in agreement as Gasper moved a box over before sitting in it as he spoke with a sigh
"Ah, this is calming~. This is it~. The cardboard box is my heart's oasis…"
"If you dislike meeting eye to eye with people that much, then how about this-." Issei spoke, moving to pick up a paper bag; putting two eye holes into it before putting it on Gasper's head.
"T-This is…" Gasper spoke surprised, his red eyes standing out creepily in the dimly lit room as he asked
"H-How is it~? Does it suit me~?"
"Ah, but, this… It's good right. It may suit me…" Gasper spoke curiously, Issei putting his thumb up as he replied
"Gasper, for the first time I have felt that you're amazing."
"If it makes you feel more confident then its working, Gasper-kun" Kichirou added with a smile, Gasper nodding as he replied
"R-Really…? If I wear this then my value as a vampire may increase…"
With that the quartet of males continued talking about random things.
…
Kichirou and Issei walked towards the shrine they were told to go to by Rias, the pair stopping at the steps and looking up to see a shadow of a human on them.
"Welcome, Ise-kun, Kichi-kun"
"Ah, Akeno-san!?" The pair retort finally realising it was Akeno, who was wearing a shrine maiden's outfit, as they started to move to walk up on either side of her.
"Sorry, Ise-kun, Kichi-kun. Suddenly calling you out like this."
"Oh, it's no problem, Akeno-san. I was also free with no work. But what kind of work is this? And also Buchou says she will also come later…" Kichirou replied with a smile, Issei nodding in agreement as Akeno replied
"Yes, I know. Rias has to do a final meeting with Sirzechs-sama regarding the conference matter."
"Is it alright not going to the meeting along with Buchou? I was thinking that the [Queen's] power may be required…" Issei asked curiously, Akeno smiling as she answered
"Grayfia-sama will follow up over there, not to mention if it advances by a certain degree, then even without me it will be alright. More than that, I have to meet the people who are upstairs waiting." The pair of brunets looked at the top of the stairs curiously, wondering who was coming to meet them. They paused at the arch before Akeno spoke up reassuringly as she passed through the archway
"This place is fine. An agreement was reached under the table, even devils can enter." Kichirou hurried after her with Issei being the last one through, the pair looking around the main shrine before Kichirou asked
"Akeno-san, do you live here?"
"Yeah, the priest of the last generation passed away, Rias secured this shrine which had no people remaining for me." Akeno replied with a smile before a male voice drew their attention
"Is he the Sekiryuutei?" Turning Issei found himself looking at a young man with a handsome face and twelve golden coloured wings, dressed in extravagant white robes with a halo above his head. Standing a few steps back and to the right was a stunningly beautiful young woman with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes, dressed in similar white robes with a halo floating above her head and twelve gold feathered wings.
"Nice to meet you, Sekiryuutei, Hyoudou Issei-kun." The young man spoke with a gentle smile, Kichirou's eyes focused on the woman as she smiled brightly at him as he rushed over to her and called
"Gabriel-san!" Hugging the blonde, Kichirou blushed as she tightened her hold on him and replied with a smile
"It's nice to see you again, Kichi-kun. Oh my look how you've grown" Issei found himself staring at the Gabriel's chest for a few moments before shaking his head free of perverted thoughts as he noticed the blond young man smiling as they chatted before he spoke to Issei
"I am Michael. I am the leader of the angels and this is Gabriel. I see, this aura's quality, it's surely Ddraig. This brings back memories… I can see that Kichirou-kun's power with the Atlantis Dragons has grown as well since he was young as well"
Issei looked surprised at hearing that, Akeno keeping a smile on her face despite feeling a little jealous of Kichirou having Gabriel's attention as the group went inside the shrine.
"I saw your Rating Game with Riser Phenex…" Gabriel spoke with a smile, Kichriou looking sheepish as she continued to hug him as she continued
"You did a great protecting your friends and using your powers"
"I just did my best, Gabriel-san" Kichirou replied with an embarrassed smile before a surge of aura sent both him and Issei on edge as Michael spoke
"The reason I asked you here is that I thought of awarding you this, Hyodo Issei-kun." Michael signalled to the sword that was floating nearby that was oozing holy aura before continuing
"This is Georges-if I say Saint George then would it be better introduced? It's the dragon slayer's holy sword, Ascalon, he possessed."
[It's a famous dragon slayer. Well, you should also study a bit more.] Ddraig explained before answering Issei's unasked question
[A group of people who made slaying dragons their job-and also the term used for the weapon they used.]
"As a special courtesy, since I am giving this, even you a devil who has the power of the dragon can handle it. Before you can possess it, do you think you can assimilate it into the [Boosted Gear]?" Michael spoke with a smile, Issei looking confused at his hand as Ddraig answered
[It depends on you. The sacred gear answers on your feelings. If you wish for it, it should be possible.]
"Why, give it to me?" Issei asked confused, Kichirou rolling his eyes as Gabriel smiled and answered
"This time's meeting, Onii-sama thinks there's a huge opportunity to cooperate between the 3 great powers. We've heard you already know it so I am saying this but, we lost our creator-God during the last war. Our enemies also lost the old Maous in battle. The leaders of the fallen angels are reticent. Azazel also has his official stand of not wanting to create wars. This is a chance. A chance in order to get rid of the useless battles." Michael nodded in agreement with her as he continued
"If small scale battles continue like this intermittently, then anyhow, the 3 great powers will be destroyed. Even if that isn't the case, from the side other powers may invade. That sword is a present from me to the Maou side. Of course, I also sent presents to the fallen angel side. I got the rumoured holy demonic swords from the devil side as well, our side is very grateful as well."
"This is also why we asked you to come Tendo Kichirou-kun" Michael added turning his attention to Kichirou as Gabriel added
"Aside from catching up with you, Kichi-kun, we want to give you this… as a means to help you fight the Orichalcos" Gabriel summoned a glowing white tome with golden lettering on the front in a language Kichirou couldn't understand to her hands, holding it out to Kichirou as she explained
"This is the Angelus Grimore, a book that holds a lot of Angelic, Defensive and Healing magic inside it."
"We heard that the one who opposed us, the Welsh dragon had become a devil. As a greeting, and alongside as a present we're giving you that sword. From now on you'll probably be targeted by Dragon class opponents and the Vanishing Dragon. I thought that for the rumored 'The weakest host in history', it may become a supporting weapon. Also as Tendo-kun is the host of all three Atlantis Dragons we wished to offer help for when the Orichalcos attempts to make its presence more known"
"Is giving it to me alright? More like, why me?" Issei asked unsure as Michael nodded and explained
"Only once have the three great powers held hands together. That's during the time they defeated the red and white dragon. Since the two dragons who trespassed into our battlefield and threw the battlefield into disarray."
[…Who knows] Ddraig spoke absently, Issei shooting an annoyed look at his left hand as Michael added
"Wishing that we hold hands together like that time, I am placing my hopes in you-in the Sekiryuutei. It's typical Japanese right?" Holding his hand out Issei paused from grabbing the sword, Akeno offering a reassuring smile as she spoke
"There were final adjustments done on that sword in this shrine. Maou-sama, Azazel-sama, and Michael-sama's camps' ceremonies have been performed so even if a devil houses the power of the dragon, he can touch it. Look Kichi-kun is perfectly fine with the Angelus Grimore" Issei turned to see Kichirou holding the white tome of Angelic magic before nodding and taking Ascalon in his hand as Ddraig spoke up to direct him
[Partner, focus your consciousness on the [Boosted Gear]. I'll follow up after that. Try making the sword in your hand combine with the surge of the Sacred Gear.]
[Same with you Kichi, just need to focus on combining them and I can handle the rest] Timaeus spoke, Kichirou holding Angelus Grimore in one hand and Necronomicon in the other and pressing them together as he closed his eyes.
Issei grimaced as the holy aura flowed into his Sacred Gear, glad when it started to become familiar to him before a red flash blinded him, fading to reveal his gauntlet with a large blade extending from the knuckles as he spoke surprised
"…It seriously combined."
A white flash came from Kichirou drawing everyone's attention to Necronomicon now looking thicker with golden Angelic writing mingled with the violet runes on the spine and cover.
Michael clappned his hands after confirming that both gifts had joined with their chosen users as he spoke "And, it's time. I have to go soon."
Kichirou looked at Gabriel sadly, making her smile sadly as she spoke "I'm sorry this visit had to be a quick one… I'm sure we can catch up after the meeting, alright Kichi-kun?"
"Alright, Gabriel-san" Kichirou replied with a smile and a nod, Issei moving to speck up
"U-Um, I, want to say something to you."
"Time to visit the conference, let's hear it after the conference. I'll definitely hear it. Don't worry." Michael spoke getting a nod from Gabriel as she replied
"Don't worry Hyodo-kun, I'm sure there will be time later to talk about what you want" Issei nodded disappointedly before the pair of Angels disappeared in a bright light.
…
"Here's some tea." Akeno spoke with a smile as she set the tray on the table between her and Kichirou, who smiled as he repleid
"Thanks you" Issei had left soon after Michael and Gabriel had, talking about meeting up with Xenovia and Asia, leaving the pair in a room that looked like those that were used for a tea ceremony. Kichirou lifted his cup to take a sip after turning it three times like tradition dictated, grimacing slightly at the bitter taste as Akeno laughed quietly before Kichirou asked
"Did Akeno-san work with Michael-san and Gabriel-san on the sword and tome present here?"
"Yes, in this shrine the specific modification ceremony was held for Ascalon and Angelus Grimore." Akeno answered with a smile, Kichirou nodding before deciding to ask
"Can I ask one question?"
"Yes, of course." Akeno replied, Kichirou taking a moment to phrase his question before asking cautiously
"…Are you the daughter of one of the leaders of fallen…?" Akeno's expression changed to a cloudy one as she replied
"…That's right. Originally I was born between the leader of the fallen angels, Barakiel, and a human." Kichirou nodded in understand even as Akeno stared at him before she continued
"My mother was a daughter of a certain shrine of this country. I heard that on a certain day, my mother saved Barakiel who had collapsed from injuries and from the fate of that day I was born." Akeno extended her wings, showing one wing was a Devil and the other was that of a Fallen Angel as she added with disgust
"They're dirty wings…..The wing of a devil and the wing of a fallen angel, I possess both of them." Akeno grabbed the black feathers of her fallen wing as she spoke
"While hating these feathers, I met Rias and became a devil. -but what was born was the feathers of a fallen angel and devil, a more disgusting creature who possessed both. Fufufu, this may suit me who has dirtied blood flowing in her veins."
"I don't think it disgusting…" Kichirou replied, Akeno pausing in surprise as he spoke
"I don't really care what you are… As at your heart you still the Akeno-san that I've known since I became a Devil, right?" Akeno looked surprised at hearing that even as Kichirou continued
"I won't ask for any more details about your birth. I only wanted to confirm it so… It wouldn't really change anything anyway because of Akemi-chan, Ray-san, Kala-san and Mitt-san are all close to me as well and I never would treat a race by the actions of a few of them" Tears started to roll down Akeno's cheeks at hearing that, Kichirou ducking his head embarrassed as she smile and wiped her tears away as she spoke
"…You said some killing words… After hearing that…won't I really really get serious…" Kichirou blinked confused at hearing that, lifting his head only to be surprised as Akeno had moved around the table and clung to him tightly.
"A-Akeno-san…?" Kichirou asked embarrassed, Akeno's smile growing as she whispered into his ear
"I have decided. I, have decided. Kichi-kun, do you like Rias, Sona, Akemi and Mana?"
"Y-yes, of course I like them all!" Kichirou replied nervously as Akeno replied
"…That's a given, right, they are all serious as well so legal wife is impossible as well as second to fourth as they fight for legal wife… Even Tsubaki, Raynare, Kalawarner or those other mystery women you've been meeting will be serious about you as well… Ufufufu, the competitor is making me excited" Kichirou flushed at her soft husky laughter in his ears, wondering what she was talking about in regards to rankings.
"Hey, Kichi-kun." Akeno spoke, bringing Kichirou back attention to the moment as he asked
"Y-Yes?"
"I won't mind being 5th position." Akeno replied, Kichirou looking confused as he asked
"…5th position?"
"Yes, 5th position. I think it's a comparatively good position. Above all there's the feeling of unfaithfulness so it'll be burning. Ufufu, Kichi-kun. Is it fine if I spoil you more? I'll even give you lap pillow instead of Buchou or Akemi." Akeno explained, leaning back to look in Kichirou's eyes and red face as he asked quietly
"R-Really!?" Akeno nodded slowly, her smile growing as she asked
"Hey, Kichi-kun, can you call me 'Akeno'?"
"Eh? I can't call my senpai in that overly-familiar way!" Kichirou answered with an embarrassed shake of his head, Akeno giving him a puppy dog look as she asked
"…Then, just once is fine. Please." Kichirou swallowed nervously before taking a moment and speaking nervously
"A-Akeno…"
"…I am happy. Kichi…" Akeno replied, hugging him tightly, Kichirou realising that she sounded more like a normal girl rather then 'Vice President Akeno' and was rather cute without the mask. He blinked surprised as Akeno led him to lay his head on her lap, patting his head afterwards as she giggled
"Ufufufu, I stole one of Rias' special rights, Somehow, I feel like I am doing something bad. Kichi-kun, does it feel good?"
"Y-Yeah… It's the best." Kichirou spoke softly, his eyes drooping slightly as he relaxed. Akeno smiling as added
"Um, I wonder what it is but… if this scene is seen by Buchou-."
"What about…Buchou? Hey, Kichi?"
"What do you think your doing, Akeno?"
Kichirou sat up suddenly at hearing those voices, turning to see Rias and Mana standing there while emitting dangerous auras and knowing that he was in trouble in some regard as he stammered
"B-B-B- Buchou!? M-M-Mana!? T-This is um!"
"There's no unpreparedness or chink… To have a lap pillow from a lap other than me…!" Rias spoke with sigh as she rested a hand on her forehead, Mana rolling her eyes as she retort
"Don't be so dramatic, I've given him a lap pillow as well and Akemi has obviously done it as well" Rias pouted as she crossed her arms under her chest as she mumbled
"Fine…"
"Why did Michael-sama want you to come with Ise-san?" Mana asked curiously as she and Rias approached, Kichirou relaxing as he started to explain
"Well Gabriel-san was here to meet me as well so we could catch up a little. Also they gave me the Angelus Grimore while Ise got Ascalon" Both young women looked surprised at hearing about the tome that Kichirou had gotten as well as Gabriel being there.
"Then, there's no business left here. We're going back." Rias spoke, once she regained her composure, Kichirou noddin as he stood up and gave a bow to Akeno who smiled before moving after Rias with Mana at his side.
"I am really jealous of the number 1 candidates Rias-Buchou, Mana" Akeno murmured to herself, Kichirou not hearing as Rias paused to grab his arm and pull him to hurry up.
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Author's Note
Here's the next chapter. Gabriel's first appearance in here and I intend to use Shizuka Marikawa from Highschool of the Dead as her base. Also the Angelus Grimore, as explained, will give Kichi more support type magic: Healing and defensive mainly as well as giving him a boost in light magic. I hadn't thought of adding Penemue to Kichirou's harem but may do at some point in the future.
Not really sure what else to add at the moment so hope you enjoy it.