Hey everyone. Here with the new story which came out a lot earlier than I thought. Basically due to me staying up late at night and working on it. Anywho, I hope you enjoy and do pay attention to the last AN as always.
May God shine upon you.
Your destiny is that of holy divinity.
The one to stand above all others.
Keep the cross close.
Your greatest quest shall now begin.
By our Lord and Savior's blessing upon you.
Free that which has been trapped for so long.
"Wake up!"
-XOXOXOXOX-
"Buchou, we have another request to kill a Stray."
"Thank you, Akeno. Please retrieve Kiba and Koneko so we may go."
"Hai."
Rias Gremory sat behind her desk, looking over club reports and the request forms of the many students who wanted to join the club.
It had been a little over a year since she started high school and started the club. So far, the number of people who wanted to join were overwhelming. It was, however, sad that she couldn't allow any of them to join. It wasn't that they were unworthy or that she hated anyone. It was the fact they they were all humans. Rias was a High-class devil of the Underworld and the club was only a cover to preform her activities. So, she couldn't allow simple humans to join the club and expose her and the other members for what they were.
Rias was a beautiful young woman in the eyes of both men and women. She had long red hair and blue-green eyes that gave her a foreign look, as well as a body that made boys crave her and girls jealous. She had the perfect hourglass figure with long slender legs, soft skin, a flat stomach, large bouncy breasts, and the most plumpest of posteriors.
Knock Knock
"Enter." Rias spoke towards the door. It opened immediately and three more people walked in to the room.
The first was another young woman around Rias' age. She had long ebony haired tied into a ponytail that stretched to her ankles and violet eyes that glistened in the low lit room. She too had a body that was deadly to anyone who laid their eyes upon it. Her frame was more slender than the redheads but didn't lack anywhere to say the least. In fact, if someone took a closer look, they could say that she had bigger breasts than Rias.
The second was a young man who looked to be a first year of the academy and a year younger than the girls. He had short blonde hair with long bangs and light blue eyes that made the girls go crazy. He had a gentleman like aura about him that showed with the way he wore his uniform, walked, stood, and simply smiled.
Strapped to his side was a long sword that seemed sharp enough to cut through anything and keep slicing.
By his side, a younger girl stood, being near half his height if not a little more. She had short white hair, with a kawaii cat clip in both sides of her, and bright yellow eyes. She was very petite and looked no older than a middle school student having a completely small frame in general.
"We are here as you have asked, Buchou," the blonde said with the bow of his head.
"Thank you, Kiba. Now, we have a Stray Devil in the area, which we must eliminate as they have been eating a few humans within the area," Rias explained, standing from her position behind the desk. "Akeno, please prepare the teleportation circle immediately. Kiba, Koneko, be ready to go."
[Hai, Buchou!] The three exclaimed.
-XOXOXOXOX-
It was a factory built on the outside of town, long ago abandoned and no longer in use by anybody. As far as humans knew that is.
Outside the front door, a large red circle, filled with intricate symbols and letters, appeared, flashing a bright light before fading, revealing Rias and her group standing before the large steel doors of the building.
"Are you sure this is the place, Akeno?" Rias asked, looking up at the large scale building.
"Yes, I'm positive," the ebony haired girl replied.
"It's weird. I don't feel any demonic energy," Kiba said as he held the hilt of his sword tightly. The redheaded princess hummed, also noticing the lack of demonic power that most Stray's released.
"This may not be our average Stray Devil. Everyone, be cautious," Rias warned as she eyed the establishment more warily.
Stray Devils were devils, like Rias and the others, but they have killed their masters and now run as rogues to the Underworld. They become a different form of corrupted, allowing any devil to hunt them down with ease. Their powers could range from low to High-class and are potentially very dangerous creatures. The four devils had to be careful if the Stray was able to hide it's presence.
They moved forward towards the door, seeing that it was made of reinforced steel with iron beams and bolts, as well as a large chain with a lock tightened around the handles. The chains were rusted but were thick and had no signs of wearing out soon.
Whoever made it didn't want anyone in at all, making it an easy hideout for a Stray Devil. But also a really obvious one. However, it was no problem for the devils to get through.
"Koneko."
The white haired middle schooler nodded before stepping up to the door and kicking it off its hinges without much strain. The doors caved in and landed on the ground with a loud thud echoing through the entire building.
Dust kicked up, momentarily blinding the group but quickly settled allowing them to see as they stepped inside.
The place was near empty, save for a few boxes that lied scattered and unopened. The years of neglect left them old and worn out, covered in a small sheet of dust, some cobwebs, and a few vines that somehow grew inside the steel building. The ceiling was also high, beams layered across with chains and hooks attached to them to lift and carry heavy loads.
Despite the little cover provided by all the equipment, there were still no signs of a Stray anywhere. It didn't ease the situation, however, as the group constantly scanned the room, looking for any signs of movement.
"Stay catious everyone, we still don't know what we're up against," Rias said, trying to keep everyone on alert.
It was strange how the devil hadn't come towards them yet as they had made a loud noise upon entrance. Rias didn't question Akeno's abilities but, the longer they waited, the more confused she started become.
...
AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
An ear piercing cry echoed throughout the factory, alerting the group to a new being. Something large fell from the beams, crashing into a stack of boxes, and sending dust flying everywhere.
"What was that!?" Kiba asked, voicing the question in everyone's head, waving his hand in front of his face to rid the dust that was near him.
"My, my, you're quite the one to kill," came a voice from above. Everyone looked up to see a figure jump down from the beams, tucking and rolling forward to his feet, cushioning the fall. "I should hand it to you demon, you've lasted a great amount of time seeing as you're still breathing," the figure said, walking up to the boxes the large mass had just crashed into.
The group of devils were in shock at the newcomers arrival and couldn't help but stay silent and watch.
"It's time I take you out, however. Things to do and souls to save, you know how it is, don't you?" Without a seconds hesitation, the figure pulled out a weapon, which the devils couldn't see, and sliced the large masses head off, or at least what looked like a head, before vanishing from their sights.
The group was just awestruck at what they witnessed.
Who was that?
Why were they there?
What was going on?
These questions raced through their head only confusing them more the longer it stayed there. They tried to comprehend what had transpired but it all seemed too fast for their minds to truly analyze.
"B-Buchou," Kiba spoke up from behind the redhead.
She still stared at the spot, her eyes unwavering. She was still in surprise from the quick incident but her mind then registered the tiny clue she had as to who the mystery figure was.
When he had jumped down, she caught a glimpse of a small item hanging around the figures neck.
It was a silver cross.
-XOXOXOXOX-
"Dear Lord, it is I your humble servant. I come today to say thank you for letting me see another day. I ask for your blessing, guidance, and protection, and may I follow your will so that my days may be long, amen."
A young man stood from the side of his bed where he had just finished praying, opening his eyes to the sun that was just beginning its rise.
He was a young man around the age of seventeen and he stood at six-foot one. He had long flowing white hair that reached down to his shoulder and side bangs that reached past his chin. His eyes were a bright red and his skin was the perfect tone. He had high cheek bones and a big smile that seemed to brighten the room even more.
He walked towards the bathroom and discarded his sleep wear, revealing him to have a tight and toned body. His muscles were small and lean, showing him to be quick and agile.
Stepping into the shower, he allowed the warm water to trace down his body, relaxing him in such a way that he sighed with content. Closing his eyes, he relished at the touch, moving and spinning around so that his entire body felt the relaxing warmth.
After a quick wash up, he stepped out, wrapping a towel around his waist. He looked in the mirror, where he took care of the last bit of his hygiene, before he went back into his room to prepare for the day.
"It's my first day of school, so I must look my best," he stated with a firm nod.
It didn't long for him to change into the uniform that consisted of a black blazer with white accents over a white, long sleeved button down shirt with vertical linings, a black ribbon on the collar, matching black pants, and brown dress shoes. He strung a silver cross around his neck, looking at himself in the mirror before nodding with acceptance.
After confirming that everything was good and he was ready, the male left his apartment and made his way down the road to his new school.
-XOXOXOXOX-
"Class, we have a new student joining us today. Please welcome them with open arms, alright?"
The teacher made the announcement and, not even a few seconds later, the class immediately began to gossip amongst themselves. Among those students, Rias and Akeno sat with two more girls sitting close behind them.
The one behind Rias looked to be in her late teens with a slim figure, black hair styled in a short bob cut and violet eyes. She wore red framed, round glasses with the schools uniform that was pressed and cleaned perfectly.
Next to her sat another girl with long straight black hair that extended all the way down to her knees with split bangs and heterochromic eyes, a violet left eye and a light brown right eye. She too wore glasses, her's being light blue, half rimmed square lenses, and the school uniform, which was also pressed and clean.
The four of them stayed quiet, already knowing who the new transfer was, and decided on simply waiting for their arrival.
"Who do you think it is?"
"Is it another girl or our first boy on this class!?"
"I sure hope it's a guy."
"Yeah, a gentleman at that!"
"Totally, we such a handsome face, you can't help but stare in awe."
The girls continued their gossiping, the teacher simply letting their minds roam free. The academy was formerly an all girl's school till just last year when all of them were first years. Now, with the school coed, guys could now attend along with the girls. Although, since it was a sudden call, not many guys knew about it until it was too late and that left the girl to guys ratio overwhelming. It was a complete rarity to even have a second year male so it was a miracle that one was actually transferring in.
Rias leaned her face into the palm of her hand out of boredom. She was never really interested in gossiping about guys, despite being the very core of their conversations. She didn't hate them or pitched for the other team but she just never had an interest in them to begin with. All males either disappointed her or she despised them beyond belief due to their perverted minds and weak attributes. They were all too flawed and it just upset her to no ends how they were so simple minded and easy to control if a girl promised to show off her tits.
Rias found herself staring at the paper below her, seeing as she drew a small anime character who looked to have a big sword and was swinging it around saying they'll protect their friends. She sighed and shook her head as she never expected any guy to truly be like that. It was real life. Not an anime.
"Ara ara, Buchou, you don't seem all too excited about the new student," her best friend, Akeno, said from her side.
The redhead merely sighed as she started to play with the pencil between her fingers. "It's just another male so why should I really care," she replied, closing her eyes.
"Well then, if you're going to be that way, I suppose I'll have to take him for myself, ufufufu," the violet eyed girl replied with a giggle. Rias didn't care that Akeno teased with the male student body but, for some reason, she found herself looking back towards the girl with narrowed eyes and a pouty face.
"Akeno, we don't even know what he looks like. Besides, why should it concern you when you-"
Knock Knock Knock
The door to the classroom opened, catching the teachers, and the entire classes, attention.
"Good morning, is this class 3-A?" Someone asked from outside the room. No one could see their face but the voice was definitely masculine. The girls leaned forward, hoping that their whims would be fulfilled.
"Why, yes it is. You must be the new transfer student. Please, come in, come in," the teacher waved in with a smile.
A few seconds later, a male walked in, turning to face the class with a soft smile giving a small bow as he did. He had long, snow white hair, with bright red eyes, and high cheek bones. He was tall and lean with a face that the girls couldn't help but squeal upon first glance of him.
Rias herself had straightened up and took in the newcomers looks. He did look different from any of the Japanese males around the school. In fact, he looked as if he wasn't from anywhere within the Asia territory itself.
Akeno noticed the way the redhead was staring at the new guy and placed a hand over her lips, suppressing a small giggle that nearly slipped out.
It would seem that this new guy had caught her king's attention. It was quite a surprise actually to see the High-class devil have that much of an interest in a male, a human at that.
"Good morning, my name is Nel Aloras and it's a pleasure to be here," he introduced with another small bow. The room erupted in screams as the girls were overly excited that their wishes had come true.
Not only was it a guy but he looked and acted like a gentleman and was also very handsome.
Rias had been silent through the whole ordeal and, once he bowed, her eyes widened as she saw something that really peaked her interest.
The silver cross around his neck.
-XOXOXOXOX-
Ding Dong Ding Dong
The bell for lunch rang and the teacher dismissed the class before walking out the room and shutting the door. Nel had closed his books and was about to leave for the cafeteria but not before his desk flooded with most of the class. He found himself surrounded by a ring of girls, some bringing themselves a little too close for comfort, leaning towards him from across his desk.
"Nel, where are you from?"
"What made you want to transfer here?"
"Do you have a girlfriend?"
"How is your hair so white?"
The male rose a hand, keeping a soft and gentle smile, silencing the girls at the same time.
"Well, to answer your questions in order: I'm from the Vatican, I'm here by request of the local church, I don't have one, and I was born with it. Do you have any other questions for me?" He asked kindly with an eye smile.
The girls were surprised just by how quick he answered them, so much that they didn't notice as he stood and moved out the ring, heading towards the door. "If there are no more, I shall see you all after lunch break. God bless you." He bowed and swiftly left without another word, the girls taking a moment to stare at where he disappeared before arguments quickly broke out on who was going to follow him.
The four devils in the room stared at the doorway where the male had once been. All had dangerous looks in their eyes as they now knew the boy was a follower of God.
Why he enrolled in a school of devils was still a mystery in their minds but they all didn't seem eager to quickly find out. Whether he knew of them or not was unknown to most of them and the level of his strength, if he was involved with the other worlds, was also unknown.
Rias looked to be staring harder than the others, the vibe the guy gave off making her feel somewhat uncomfortable around him. Then there was also the connection with the crosses from the figure last night and the new student, which seemed a bit too coincidental, leaving her to suspect that he knowledge on the world of the supernatural.
'Who are you, Nel..?'
-XOXOXOXOX-
Nel had just finished the last bit of paperwork for his homeroom teacher and found himself walking down the hallway, which was surprisingly empty. Looking out the window, he found the sun setting, making him wonder exactly how much time had passed during the time he spent with the teacher.
The white haired male was so confused and spaced out that he hadn't notice the two people appear at the end of the hall.
"Hey, you, what're you doing here so late?" Questioned one of them aloud. The boy turned and noticed the fellow students, looking at him with annoyed looks in there eyes.
He smiled the best he could and scratched the back of his head, chuckling. "Sorry, I had lost track of time filling out some last minute paperwork," he answered apologetically.
"Wait, you're the new transfer, right?" The second one asked.
"Yes, that would be me," Nel answered with a nod.
"I see. Well, you better get moving before you're locked inside," the first one replied.
The red eyed male smiled and bowed his head. "I shall. Thank you for the warning and God bless you," he said with relief. With his head lowered, he didn't notice the two students grab the sides of their head in pain, looking as if needles had been shoved into their very skulls.
Once the believer stood up straight, the other two students straightened up as well, giving him an even more annoyed look that seemed to kill if under them too long.
Ignoring the negative glances, the male made his way to the stairs and out the front door, walking to the front gate to leave the school zone. From the very same floor he ran into the other students, they watched from the window, eyeing every movement the white haired teen made.
"Do you think Sona-kaichou is right about him?" The first student asked.
"Yes. She never makes a call like this unless she is one hundred percent sure," the second answered back.
"That is true. But was it wise to let him go like that? We are tasked to find out his plans," the first commented while folding their arms. The second narrowed their eyes, placing their hand on the window sill, watching as the boy disappeared down the road.
"All in due time. All in due time."
-XOXOXOXOX-
The sun had just disappeared behind the horizon and Nel had returned home, walking up the stairs and over to his apartment door. Sticking the key into the lock, he turned it, hearing the regular click, before opening the door and walking inside.
It didn't take him long to finish his homework, eat dinner, and take a quick shower. Afterwards, he said a quick prayer and was in bed, shutting off the light before closing his eyes.
Almost as soon as he did, a feeling in the air caught his attention. It was a familiar feeling like the night before, making the boy narrow his eyes as he knew what it meant.
A Stray Devil.
-XOXOXOXOX-
After changing into, what looked to be, a priests outfit with a black trenchcoat, Nel arrived at the city's central park. He hopped over the gate and continued down a path towards the middle of the park where a fountain stayed, connecting the sidewalks to one another.
Taking in the scenery, he could see the tall standing trees, the luscious grass, the beautiful night sky, and the lone woman on a park bench.
...
Wait a minute.
"So, you've stumbled upon my territory have you? Never expected a human to have sensed me when I'm quite sure I lowered my power levels to a miniscule amount," the woman spoke lowly. Nel shrugged his shoulders as he turned to the woman, keeping his eyes on hers and watching her movements.
"It's not everyday that I get to fight a Stray Devil of your level, ma'am. Let's just say...I'm quite eager to test my skills against an opponent such as yourself. It is obviously a test of faith from God."
The woman stood from the bench, her teeth sharpening to fangs, and her eyes dilating to the point they were bug eyed. Her lower half exploded as a multitude of crawler-like legs bursted out from the sides of her body, a long lower half extending back a good few meters. The sides of her mouth split open, revealing pincers that looked to snap a body in half.
"We'll see about that, little boy," she responded, her voice changing to a more sickening tone.
Nel found himself grinning, adrenaline starting to pump through his veins as he reached up to his cross, yanking it off his neck. The moment he did, it shattered and shined a bright white light, blinding the Stray and forcing her to shield her eyes. Once it faded, the accessory was no longer there, and now a longsword was in his hand.
The centipede woman looked at him, her mouth curving upwards in what looked like a smile. "That's quite the trick you have there but it won't do you any good against me."
"I look forward to a fruitful battle with you then. May victory be in my favor. And with God on my side, I'd say that's all I need."
The teenager charged, disappearing in a swirl of leaves, surprising the mutated beast. Using her senses, she sensed his presence and the shift in wind, dodging to the left just as a downward slash cut across her arm. She winced from the pain but ignored it, turning back to the human.
"You're pretty quick but not quick enough," she mocked with a grin.
Nel landed, turning back to see the woman spit a green liquid, from her mouth, straight towards him. He rolled to his right and dodged the attack, looking back to see that the place he landed at was now steaming with the ground looking as if it was melting.
'Acid... Seems I'll have to stay clear of that,' he thought, turning back to the beast.
"Come on, kid, make this a little interesting for me," the woman taunted further.
Nel thought for a few seconds before standing up and letting the sword vanish in a bright light, the cross taking its place once more.
"Giving up already?" The devil asked with a sickening grin.
The boy gave her a smile back and raised his cross, enveloping it in another bright, blinding light. "Far from it! God has just given me a new strategy to defeat you."
This time, from the flash, a silver bow appeared in his hands. He pulled the string back and a golden arrow formed, notched in the bow. He released the arrow and it shot straight towards the devil, soaring with a high pitched, piercing sound.
To the woman, it was almost embarrassing as the arrow looked easy enough to dodge. What surprised her was when then arrow split into fifty, more, spreading to cover a larger area.
Her eyes widened as her entire area of escape was now gone. She crossed her arms over her face, the arrows piercing her in several different places. She screamed in agony from the searing pain the arrows caused. They were obviously light arrows, which were deadly to devils, steam emitting from the puncture wounds. The Stray tried to pull them out but they zapped her like a taser, leaving her unable to touch them. Somehow, though, she could withstand them enough to still fight and the fact that she allowed this to happen pissed her off.
"You insolent brat!" She shouted with anger before swinging her lower half towards the teen.
He braced for the impact, feeling the full force of the appendage as it struck his side, slamming him into a nearby tree, making him release a grunt of pain.
The amount of power made him cough up a large amount of blood, small streaks seen at both the corners of his mouth. His bones were broken and one felt to have pierced an internal organ, causing a heavy amount of internal bleeding to occur. Nel slid to the ground in a sitting position, clutching his stomach as he coughed up more of the red liquid. He could feel that the wound was to great and that he couldn't even move without rupturing his insides more.
Looking up at the devil, she towered over him, looking down at the human with such rage in her eyes.
"You shall now die!" The woman shouted before throwing herself forward, her pincers ready to pierce through his heart. He still had one trick up his sleeve, knowing for sure that he was not going out alone.
"Burst," he muttered softly. A second later, the arrows, still lodged into her, blew up as if they were bombs, obliterating the devils entire upper half.
Blood and organs flew throughout the entire area, painting the grass, trees, and sidewalks in red with bits and shreds of body parts. The remaining lower half, with the vertebrae sticking out from the rest of the body, slumped to his side.
The red eyed male stared at it for sometime before he laid his head back against the tree, clutching the place he could feel the large amounts of blood pouring from. His body began to grow cold and his vision began to blur as his breathing started to slow and become more of a gasp.
'So this is how I'll die, huh...? Well, if it is God's will, who am I to question it,' he thought, trying to stay positive. Slowly, his eyes closed and his consciousness began to slip. 'May I rejoice in the kingdom of God with the angels in heaven... Thank you Lord for all that you have done for me.' He then passed out, awaiting for the last breath to leave his lungs.
A red magic circle appeared by his side, flashing and fading, revealing Rias Gremory to be standing just in front of him.
The redheaded princess looked down at him, seeing the gentle look on his face, despite the violent scene that surrounded the human exorcist.
She didn't know what had happened or who was involved. All she saw was the fellow student dying against the tree, the destroyed remains of the Stray she sensed, and the blood and gut covered park.
Rias knelt down and examined the boy all over, seeing that his injuries were very severe. He seemed to have been an exorcist, based of the clothing, proving her previous assumption correct. Looking down, in his hands, she saw the cross and narrowed her eyes at it, the item being one of her worst enemies as a devil.
She then glanced back up to his face, seeing the peaceful look in his eyes, as if he accepted death, and bit her lower lip. As much as she could see he awaited peace, she found herself unable to allow that. Something about this boy attracted her since yesterday at the factory. Then she found him to be in the same class as her and now to be here, involved in a stray incident again, and dying before her.
For some reason, she didn't want him to die. A sinking feeling inside of her told her to save him. And as much as she told herself not to do it, her body still moved, pushing her towards him, to do at least something.
She reached forward and touched his cheek gently, caressing it softly, feeling the cold of his almost lifeless skin.
'I may or may not regret this...'
Alright, that's the first chapter to at least get a bases of what it's about. First things first, I want a shit ton of opinions on how this played out. Good, bad, whatever.
Next thing. You guys can decide on if he'll be a devil reincarnation, or not, and what piece(s) he'll take up.
Next, I'm letting all of you toss out any, and I mean any, girl for the harem. Now, this harem will be a bit different than my usual because he's a man of God, so he is easily flustered, embarrassed, and inexperienced. So go nuts.
And finally, for any questions you guys have, please, don't be afraid to message and I will do my best to answer.
Feels...like I'm missing stuff. Anywho, review, devil or no, harem members, PM's.
Love you all and peace
-stormgreywolf