Hey guys I am here with it... Finally. The Maverick Emperor Goes Home. I hope you're ready for it. I know I am. Anyway I will see you all in the next chapter! Oh yes and I want to thank everyone, from my followers, to those who favorite me, to everyone that reviews and reads my stuff without an account. It means a lot to know you guys like my stuff. So thank you very much. Now onto the story!
(AN: This picks up right after chapter 89, and covers a few events that happen right before Magnus goes to L.A.)
Now there is a reason why Sona came into the room, and interrupted Rias and myself. Apparently, something had happened to Lirenkus at the hospital. The doctors were wondering, if I was willing to come in and help them sort it out. Agreeing readily, I headed straight there via magical circle, Rias followed me obviously. The hospital that everyone had been taken to is in the Sitri territory, which has the greatest medical equipment this side of underworld. Once at the hospital, Rias and I were greeted by a doctor who motioned for us to follow him.
"Princess Rias, Mister Maverick. Thank you for coming, we didn't know who else to call."
Rias nods with a curious look on her face. "Of course, doctor but what seems to be the problem."
"Yeah, I thought that everything was fine… Lirenkus is alright… Isn't he?" I asked out of concern for the kid.
The devil doctor stopped for a moment, and sighs. "He is… Well. It is best that you come and see for yourself." With that being said the doctor led us to a room, and that is when we saw what was wrong… Or rather not wrong, depending on your point of view. In the hospital room is Lirenkus, and his mom. The woman has a confused and worried look on her face, while her son… His hands are on fire…. Yet he isn't in pain, nor is he frightened at what is happening. Confused perhaps, but not frightened.
Just seeing the flames, I knew why I had been called here…The fire is dragon fire… My fire.
"Dragon Knight!" Lirenkus spotting me jumped off the bed, running over to me with a large smile on his face "Look at what I can do!"
The kid's mother smiled at me and bowed her head. "Thank you for coming… We didn't know who else to call."
"We were hoping you may have an explanation for this." The doctor said looking at me.
Frowning I crossed my arms, there was only one thing that came to mind. "They told you about the transfusion correct?" As he nodded I bit my lip. "There was more too it. In order to get the poison out of his system, I transferred my fire directly into his body. All of this was done with my Welsh Ascension form and Balance Breaker activated."
"Ah now I think I understand." Nodding in understanding, the doctor took a clipboard and began to write something down.
Rias who had been listening quietly gasped. "That means he…"
"He possesses dragon magic." I finished for her.
"I have dragon magic?" Lirenkus stares at his hands, then up at me in confusion and awe.
Frowning in confusion, his mother looked at me and Rias. "What does this mean?"
That is what I am trying to figure out, if this is temporary… Then it shouldn't be an issue… but if it wasn't? He would need to be taught how to use his new power… And the only one who could do that is… Well me. Sure, another dragon could do it. Hell, I know Tannin would help him. Yet this is my responsibility… "Doc do you know if this is just a temporary side effect?"
"We'll have to run more tests." The devil told me.
Rias looks at the doctor and crosses her arms. "The Gremory family will pay for all testing."
"Princess please you don't- "Lirenkus mother started to say but, Rias smiled at her.
"It's no problem, and if it turns out this is permanent…." My girlfriend turns to me and I slowly nod.
Smiling slightly, I gently rubbed the top of Lirenkus's head. "If it is permanent, then I will teach him how to use his new power." Both mother and son gasp at me in disbelief.
"Yo-you mean… I will be your… student?" Lirenkus asked shaking slightly in excitement. The flames around his body grow even larger, causing a fire alarm to go off in the room. As the sprinklers activated, I created a small shield of flame around the room. Keeping the equipment and all of us dry.
"It does, and since the flames are this strong? It means it's a real possibility, which means…." I looked at Rias who nodded with a smile.
"You'll be an official retainer of the Gremory family."
Gasping Lirenkus mother covered her mouth, shaking slightly she couldn't believe what she was hearing. "The Dragon Knight's student…. Retainers of the Gremory family… Princess… this is… I-"
"Think nothing of it." Smiling Rias looks at Lirenkus, bending down my girlfriend playfully winks at the kid. "Looks like we'll be seeing a lot more of you."
"This is cool!" Lirenkus grins excitedly and begins to sway.
Nodding I crossed my arms. "It is and time for your first lesson… Learning to control your flame-Oh crap." Catching Lirenkus before he fell, I sighed as his flames died out.
"Is he…?"
Smiling I shook my head. "Just exhausted, he'll be fine." Placing the kid on his bed, I let my fire drop as the sprinkler system turned off.
"Once your son and husband are fully recovered, my father's people will contact you." Rias told the mother, who looked to be on the verge of tears. Giving the doctor our personal contact information, just in case something happened. Rias and I both left, heading for the teleportation circle. As we walked I couldn't help but feel a little strange, something I knew my girlfriend picked up on. Mostly just from the look she gave me.
"I'm fine Rias, just…"
Turning her head, the crimson-haired teen frowned. "Just what?"
"I'm kind of excited, and nervous." Placing my hands into my pockets, I shook my head. "I've never been a teacher before… At least not like this, sure I have shown Asia some stuff. I also led Gasper in training, but having an official student? I am not sure what to do here."
"You'll be fine Magnus." Touching my arm, Rias leans up and kisses my cheek. "Just have him sand the floor and paint the fence."
Blinking in confusion I turned my head. "Did… Did you make a reference to the Karate Kid?"
"Maybe I did." Smiling slyly the red-head walked away from me, her arms behind her back.
My jaw dropped slightly. "God, I love you."
The next few days were… Interesting to say the least, after the attack on the school a lot of things happened. Well the major thing is Lirenkus, he is officially my student. Turns out my blood, and the fire I placed in him to burn out the poison. Changed him permanently, he is still a devil but a devil that has direct access to dragon power. The little guy is quite okay with the situation, and because he is my student… His family are retainers to the Gremory family, well officially I think they are mine… But since I am with Rias, they are the Gremory family retainers. At least until I become a high-ranking devil myself.
Anyway, with Lirenkus as my student, I had to start teaching him how to properly control his new power. Which has been fun, most of what I had teach him though were all control exercises. The doctors didn't want him doing anything, to strenuous. So, I have been teaching him how to control his new-found flames. To which his parents were grateful, they were quite worried he would burn the house down by accident. Other than helping Lirenkus, I've also been packing and preparing for my trip back to Los Angeles. Of course, that had to be put on hold because strangely enough… Today I got a visitor, in the form of a rival.
"Vali… Why are here?" That's right… The White Dragon Emperor is standing in the entryway of my house. "We don't have a training session today, at least I don't think we do."
"Hello Vali." Ophis said staring up at the silver-haired teen… Wait how long has she been standing there? Oh wait it's time for us to hang out, that's probably why she is here.
Crossing his arms my rival shrugged. "Azazel told me to come here."
"Okay… Why? Not that I mind you dropping by, but I am curious." Turning my head, I gestured for Vali to come further into the house.
Walking past me with Ophis following him, my rival looked around. "Azazel told me I should come here, to learn the secrets of your strength."
"Learn the secrets of my strength? No real secret buddy, but if you want to hang out I am down with that." Shrugging my shoulders, I gently rubbed the top of Ophis's head. "It's about time for us to play video games." Yeah… Ophis and I had a set schedule of hanging out. She like all the girls had a set time to spend with me, though for us it was just hanging out. So, we mostly played games together, or I read to her among other things. Not that she couldn't read, but Ophis enjoyed having someone read to her. So how could I say no?
"Kratos!" Ophis pumps her fist into the air.
Raising an eyebrow Vali stared at Ophis, then at me in confusion. "Kratos?"
"Come on. I'll show you." Motioning for my rival to follow, I headed to my room.
"I am not sure I understand, what is the objective here?" Vali frowned looking at the controller in his hand.
"Kill Ares!" Ophis cheered.
Chuckling I pointed at the Dragon God. "You heard her, kill Ares the god of war."
"I got that Magnus, I meant why are we doing this?" Vali placed the controller on the ground, which Ophis snatched up and began to play.
Placing my hands on the ground, I leaned back and stared at the screen. "Would you rather just watch a movie? Or read some comics?"
"No. I rather not you waste my time, I wish to know the true secret to your strength." Frowning Vali glared at me.
Sighing I rolled my eyes. "Vali if you can't figure it out, then I am not going to explain it to you." Looking at my rival with a raised eyebrow. I knew that Vali is getting mad, but he had to realize this on his own. "I have a question for you, why do you fight? What is your goal?" I didn't let him answer, I kept asking him questions. "What do you plan on doing when you reach that goal? What happens then?" Staring at my rival I shook my head with a sigh. "You spend all your time training, fighting. Yet do you spend time doing anything else?"
Vali didn't say anything, but he did have a thoughtful look on his face.
"Listen I can't, and I won't tell you how to live your life." Shrugging my shoulders, I turned to look at the tv screen. Ophis is really kicking the crap out of the ancient Greek world. "Yet if all you do is fight and train, then your life will be extremely… Well empty, and you'll miss out on a lot of things in life."
"You sound like Azazel." Vali stated but there was no bite in his remark.
"Then maybe I am doing something right." Grinning at the silver-haired teen, I looked at the screen. "Listen if you don't want to do this- "
"Magnus I was wondering-Oh I didn't realize we had a guest. Hello Vali, how are you?" The door to my room opened and my dad stepped.
Standing to his feet, Vali nodded at my father. "I am fine, and yourself?"
"I am good, well I won't bother you boys- "
"Naw your fine dad, what's up?" I asked looking at the older bronze-haired man.
Grinning slightly my dad looked at us. "Want to grab some chow?"
"Can we get some more ginger over here!?" Vali ordered loudly.
Holding up a plate I called out to Chef Daisuke with a grin. "Can I get some more bean buns?"
"Coming up! Anything for you miss?" Chef Daisuke nodding and turned to Ophis with a grin.
"More ramen." Ophis held out her bowl demandingly.
The chef's grin became even wider as he took her bowl. "You got it missy."
Laughing my dad shook his head. "Take it easy, this isn't the Serengeti. There will be more food here tomorrow."
"They are dragons after all." Azazel had a smirk on his face as he drained his cup of sake. Vali, Ophis and I all looked at the adults in confusion, before going straight back to stuffing our faces.
The chef laughed loudly as he handed Ophis another bowl of ramen. "You guys are my best customers, I swear with all the money you spend here. I could send my kids to college, ten times over." Now that is true, we've been coming to this ramen stand ever since we found it. See back after the Leader Summit, my dad and Azazel would come here to talk and eat. Eventually I found out about this place, and I started to eat here with them as well. Then when Ophis moved in, the Dragon God joined us and when we formed DxD… Vali ended up joining us at times.
Also, the reason why Azazel can casually remark about our true nature? The guy who runs the place, Daisuke knows about the supernatural. He isn't really apart of it, expect for his stand. He is just a plain vanilla mortal, that runs a ramen stand for us supernatural creatures. Which is really cool in my opinion, plus it gave us all a place to hang out.
"Well you make the best ramen, so how could we not come here?" Looking at my fellow dragons with a grin, they all nodded.
Laughing Daisuke patted my shoulder. "Just for that, next round of ramen is on the house!" My dad and Azazel smirked at one another, then went back to eating their food. After an hour or just eating and hanging out, we paid our bill and headed back home. The fallen angel and my father walked ahead of us, while Vali and I hung back to talk. Ophis decided she didn't want to walk anymore, and so I was left to carry her on my back.
Turning to look at me, Vali has a thoughtful look on his face. "You're lucky Magnus." Looking down for a moment, my rival shook his head and sighed. "I think I understand you a little better now, and I get what Azazel meant." Vali then turned to look at my dad and snorted. "It's strange… Despite the fact I threatened to kill them, your family treats me like- "
"Like your one of ours?" I answered with a small grin, and that is the truth. My family does treat Vali like he is one of the family. Megan and Morgan torment him, Mason looks up to him and annoys the crap out of Vali. My dad treats him like he does me, or any of my siblings, and usually goes out of his way to spend time with the silver-haired teen. My mom… Well like all us teens, she treats Vali like one of her kids. All of this confuses the crap out of my rival.
"Yes. I don't understand why though." Frowning the White Dragon Emperor stared at me, hopping for an explanation.
Shrugging I looked at Ophis who snored peacefully, smiling I shook my head. "It's just how my family is… Sure they weren't happy about the threats you made, back during the Leader Summit." Looking at my dad who is casually punching Azazel's shoulder, I grinned. "Yet they forgave you, hell if I could. Then who are they not to?" That didn't stop my mom, giving Vali a serious talking to. No one, not even the strongest White Dragon Emperor in History can stand up to my mother. Especially when she wants to give someone a talking to.
"Your family is insane."
"Tell me something I don't know." Chuckling Vali and I shook our heads as we walked.
"Pizza!" Ophis shouted loudly as she woke up, scaring me and my rival. Looking around in confusion, the Dragon God craned her head to look at me. "I want pizza, now."
Blinking in confusion I turned my head. "You just ate…."
All of this led up to the day my family, Irina and I left for the airport. We were all standing in the entryway of the house, our bags packed. My parents thought it would be best, if we said our goodbyes while at the house. Since if we did it at the airport, things might get a little… Crazy. Now, Mason, Irina and I were able to take our finals early, which allowed us to go on this quick little trip.
"Akeno… I'll only be gone for four days, tops." I said as the black-haired girl clung onto me. Now I liked the attention, but damn it woman not in front of my parents!
Pouting slightly the half-fallen angel. "That is four days to many for my liking, are you sure I can't come with you?"
"To be honest I would like having you all there, but if you all came then who would defend the town?" That is just one reason they aren't coming; I wouldn't mind if they came. "Listen I'll call you guys every night, okay?" I gave Akeno a smile, and slowly she let go of my back and kissed my cheek.
"I am not sure that'll do, I am not sure I can sleep without having you here." She pouted cutely.
Shrugging I pointed at my familiar Noble, who was sitting next to Gasper. "You can always cuddle him if your lonely." At that my dragon growled slightly before huffing… Yeah, he isn't happy that I'm leaving either. Surprisingly Ragnarok is quite fine with me leaving, but I think it's only because he can get away with pranking people and not get in trouble. "Never mind."
"Magnus." Koneko tugged my pants leg, when I bent down to see what she wanted. The silver-haired girl kissed my cheek. "Come home soon."
Nodding I walked over to Gasper and rubbed the top of his head. "You take care of Noble for me, alright?"
"You can count on me!" The half-vampire nodded, holding up his fists.
"I know." Grinning I bent down and gently scratched Noble's neck. "Come on boy, I'll be back in a little while." When the dragon refused to look at me, I sighed. "Sometimes your worse than a ca- "Stopping I looked back at Koneko who glared slightly at me. "Well you know what, just behave for Rias." As Noble snorted, I stood up and walked over to Kiba with a fist held out. "See yeah later best buddy."
Chuckling the blonde held out his fist to me, and bumped knuckles. "You too Magnus."
"I am rather upset that we can't all go, but I understand." Xenovia's voice reached me.
"As am I. It would have been fun seeing Magnus's hometown." Asia replied.
"Don't worry you two, we'll be back before you know it!" Irina said in a cheerful voice.
Turning around I shook my head, as the Church Trio were huddled together. "Irina's right, we'll be back soon and if anything happens. We'll come straight back." Which is true, my sisters were planning on laying a teleportation circle in our place. So that way we can get back here at any moment. Giving both Xenovia and Asia a quick hug, I was stopped by Ravel. Who pulled out her notepad and began to list off a few things.
"Now just in case you run in to the supernatural there, keep your pen handy. Along with autograph paper." My manger/girlfriend told me, as she brushed off my jacket. "Also try your hardest, to look your best and keep your magical channel. Just in case we need you… Or I just want to talk." She muttered the last part.
"Yes ma'am." Giving her a salute and a wink, I moved on to Rossweisse. Now despite the fact I knew I had to go back home, I really didn't feel comfortable leaving Rossweisse. I wanted to take her with us, but because she is a teacher at the school…. She couldn't get away. Which sucked, especially since we knew that she is a target for Qlippoth. Still she hopefully should be safe, even if I am not here. "Rossweisse, I- "
My silver-haired girlfriend, grabbed my hand with a blush. "I'll be fine, it's just a few days and if we need you. We'll call."
"Alright, just let me know if need us." Turning around I crossed my arms and stared at Kuroka and Le Fay. "I don't need to tell you to behave-"I pointed at my pact magician, and then I pointed at the black-haired nekomata. "-You on the other hand, I do."
"Awe that's not fair, what makes you think I'll- "
"The ninja incident." I stated with a raised eyebrow, which caused the nekomata to pout. "Anyway, I'll see you guys soon enough."
Though before I left, Kuroka pulled me by my arm and weirdly enough kissed my cheek. "I'll watch over Shirone for you." Letting go of me, the nekomata winked playfully. "Hurry home
Blinking in confusion I could only nod, turning around I look around the room. Walking over to the Church Trio, I wrapped Asia up in a hug. "I'll miss you Asia."
"I'll miss you too Magnus, it won't be the same without you here." The blonde squeezed my neck tightly.
Gently rubbing her back, I looked over at Xenovia. "Come on, bring it in."
"Hurry home." Xenovia muttered as she came into the group hug. "I must admit I am a little jealous. That Irina is the only one going." … I wish they could come, but they would be needed here. Plus. I rather not have to explain why we have to go back. At least not yet.
"Don't worry we'll be back before you know it." Giving Xenovia's shoulder an affectionate squeeze, I let go of both girls. Now, there is one last person I had to say goodbye to. Walking over to my red-headed girlfriend, I smiled at her. "Hey Red."
Smiling back Rias shook her head. "You really have to come up with a better nickname."
"Well it's hard to beat, 'Crimson Haired Princess of Ruin'." Grinning I stared at Rias for a moment, sighing I looked down. "I'm going to miss you, all of you." A pair of arms wrap around my head. Sighing in a more content way, I just stood there until Rias lifted my head up and smiled at me.
"I know Magnus, and I wish we could go with you as well." Gently touching my cheek, the high-class devil smiles. "We'll make do, just… Be safe, okay?"
Nodding I touched her hand, a small smile on my face. "You got it hun, though I am going to be in my home city. How could I not be safe?"
"Alright kids it's time to go." My mom told us her hand on her hip.
Sighing I nodded my head, time to go back home. Wait where is Ophis…? Frowning I looked at my duffle and unzipped it… Revealing the Dragon God. "Ophis… How did you get in my bag?"
The drive to the airport was surprisingly quiet, Azazel drove us all. Mostly so he could say goodbye as well, and it just made it easier then taking the train. Once we arrived at the airport in Tokyo, we all said goodbye to the fallen angel. Then we made our way through the tedious process of going checking in, going through security, and finally… Waiting for our flight. We all did little things to pass the time, Irina and I talked quietly. Mason slept, while the twins read. My parents were just sitting and waiting patiently. My mom rested her head on my dad's shoulder, and my dad rested his head on hers.
After an hour or so of waiting, we boarded our plane and began to the long… Long… Long! Journey back to the states. Luckily, we were able to fly first class… Thanks to Rias, she decided that we should go back home in style. So, our entire flight experience was quite comfortable. Though Irina expressed she wasn't used to this kind of thing. Quite frankly I don't blame her, I am not used to it either. The fanciest I ever flew was business class, and that was when I first came to Japan.
This is a new experience for me as well. The flight despite being comfortable is unbearably long, I guess I am spoiled by teleportation. Still with Irina, a good book, and lots of sleeping… The flight wasn't as unbearable as it could have been.
Still the eleven-hour flight… Is an eleven-hour flight… and it can be very tiring.
"Finally. We're home." Stepping into the apartment, I looked around with a large smile. I haven't been here for an entire year… Just wow… The apartment looked the same as I left it, the leather couches were the same, the recliner is the same position… Pushed in the back corner of the living room, near the windows. The kitchen is still the same, a large marble island in the center. The dinning room is the same, oak table with several chairs around it.
"I forgot how big this place is…" Irina commented looking around… She has a point, this is a pretty big apartment. You see we live in a three-room/loft apartment. Before Mason was born our neighbor had moved away, and my parents needed the space. So, because they had the money for it. They bought his apartment and tore down the wall between the two. Thus, when my little brother was born, we all had a huge place to live in.
"Yep… But it's home." Grinning tiredly, I stretched out with a yawn. "I'm beat…"
Grumbling Morgan walked passed me, with Megan leaning on her. "We all are little bro…"
"So, move it…" Megan mumbled sleepily.
"Bed… Where is bed…?" Mason deciding he had enough, fell on the floor and passed out.
My dad rubbed his face and sighed. Picking up my younger brother, our father passed him off to me. "Just get some rest you five… Irina, I know you stay with Magnus typically but, can you say in the guest room tonight?"
"Yes sir. I'm so tired, I think I would prefer sleeping by myself." Yawning my angel girlfriend, kissed my cheek. Following my sisters, who were asked by mom to lead her to the guest room.
"Goodnight." Groaning I waved at Irina, and everyone else. Taking Mason straight to his room, I laid my little brother out on his bed. Shaking my head, I walked to my room and kicked of my shoes. Falling onto my bed with a groan, I promptly fell asleep.