''Come on Guren is that all you got?'' A female voice purrs out as the woman places her cards on the table revealing a king and queen to complete the flush on the table making Guren's eye twitch in frustration. ''Cough it up!'' The woman says excitedly making Guren sigh and place a key onto the table that the woman quickly grabs with a laugh. ''I'm going to love driving 'MY' new car.'' The woman rubs in making Guren sigh. ''Yuu I swear to god I will stab you.'' Guren says as the woman shifts her large hat showing a twenty-four-year-old Yuuichiro sitting in front of him shuffling a deck of playing cards.
''You'd like that huh?'' Yuu says as she places the key into her pocket with a large smirk on her lips as Guren's face turns red. ''God damn it Yuu!'' Guren shouts making her laugh at him. ''Come on you know you love me'' Yuu sings out winking at Guren. ''I don't think your female squad members would like that though…'' Yuu adds placing her hand onto her chin and adopting a thinking pose. ''Ha-ha very funny Yuu.'' Guren fake laughs face palming. '''I'm just saying there only one other guy on your team and he's hotter than you.'' Yuu says adding the last part with a laugh as Guren looks like he'd just been shot.
''That's funny coming from a cheater.'' Guren says flatty as Yuu huffs in amusement at him. ''How could you accuse me of cheating you sore loser.'' Yuu says with mock hurt in her voice knowing well he meant the game and not a relationship. ''Oh right I forgot you can't find a boyfriend!'' Guren says loudly turning the tables on Yuu who looks like she'd just been shot. ''S-SHUT UP YOU SPASTIC!'' Yuu shouts throwing a playing card at him at speeds similar to a bullet as it slams into the wall behind him busting through the wall like nothing.
''ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?!'' Guren shouts in anger at Yuu. ''I'LL DAMN WELL KILL YOU IF I HAVE TO!'' Yuu shouts back in anger pulling out another play card using her demon power to transform it into an empowered card as Guren half draws his demon weapon ready to block or cut the card in half if she throws it. As they both glare at each other ready to attack Yuu's anger begins to fade as she starts to slowly huff out laughs causing Guren to do so as well before turning into full blown laughter as they drop their weapons.
''Thank you Guren for coming over.'' Yuu says after they'd finally calmed down. ''It's no real problem, anything to get away from those assholes.'' Guren says sitting back down at the table followed by Yuu. ''SO what were they discussing today?'' Yuu asks using her elbow to hold her head up as she looks at Guren. ''Mostly the norm, funding, squads but besides that you came up.'' Guren says making Yuu raise a brow. ''Me? What do the big shots want with an orphan?'' Yuu asks making Guren chuckle. ''One of the generals wants you to be promoted and made a member of the council.'' Guren says making Yuu's eyes widen.
''Seriously?!'' Yuu shouts standing up and banging her hands on the table. ''No he wants you demoted and sent to clean the toilets.'' Guren says sarcastically making Yuu pout at him and slap his forehead. ''Even our glorious leader agreed.'' Guren continues making Yuu stare at him like a gaping fish. ''WAIT HE AGREED?!'' Yuu shouts in shock. ''WOULD YOU STOP SHOUTING?!'' Guren shouts making Yuu shut up and sit down.
''God…but yes he agreed but other members of the council didn't really think so, most of the Hiragi family disagreed saying it would go against their third goal to allow a none clan member into the council.'' Guren explains making Yuu sigh. ''Oh and there I was thinking I'd be able to finally out rank you.'' Yuu mutters sadly. ''Don't give your hopes up. Other did agree you should join us. Shinya, Seishiro, me and even Kureto.'' Guren adds making Yuu raise a brow at him as she takes a drink of some water. ''So five out of eleven members want me in?'' Yuu asks making Guren nod. ''Fuck democracy…'' Yuu says with another sigh much to Guren's amusement. ''However Tenri does want you to come to the meeting tomorrow for the vote to become official.'' Guren explains. ''Alright I'll go I guess.'' Yuu says waving a hand as she roles a golden card between her fingers. ''You aren't planning on doing anything are you?'' Guren asks his eyes tightening as he glares at Yuu. ''Me? Nooo I'd never do anything illegal!'' Yuu sings out as stands up with a large smile on her face. ''Yeah sure you won't…'' Guren mutters rolling his eyes.
''Gureeeennn it's time!'' Yuu draws out childishly throwing herself onto the table knocking most of the stuff on it onto the ground. ''Yuu please don't do it…'' Guren says pinching the bridge of his nose. ''GURRREEEEENNNN!'' Yuu fake moans out making Guren's squad who were outside go ridged at the sound. ''Yuu please stop…'' Guren mutters in dismay knowing his team was going to make a huge deal out of it when he left.
''I'm still getting your vote cues you love me.'' Yuu says grabbing Guren's cheek and pulling it like an elder woman to a child. ''Yuu I'm being serious. If you do get voted in you know well what the Hiragi family will do right?'' Guren says seriously making Yuu pause and sigh letting go of him. ''I know they'll want me to marry a member of the Hiragi family.'' Yuu says sitting up and turning towards Guren. ''So why do you want to become a member of the council then knowing you'll be forced into a marriage?'' Guren asks. ''I like the rank.'' Yuu states causing Guren to stare at her flatly. ''I'm serious, I don't care much about the politics it's mostly because it sounds cool.'' Yuu explains making Guren rub his temple. ''Dear god we're doomed…'' Guren mutters causing Yuu to laugh aloud.
''I'll just go for now, and don't be late or It'll be your ass.'' Guren says taking his leave as he walks out of Yuu's house leaving her alone. ''Thank you Guren…'' Yuu whispers before going into a coughing fit as pink and purple colored gothic patterns similar to demon patterns appear on her skin creeping towards her face. Yuu groans as she leans forwards digging her hands into the table breaking away wood ignoring the fact her skin was being ripped apart from the hard contact.
With a gasp of air, the gothic patterns finally began to reside leaving Yuu breathing heavily and shaking on the spot. ''Damned virus…'' Yuu mutters weakly as she sits on the edge of the table before moving down slowly and back onto the ground. With a groan Yuu forces herself to the sofa in the room and flops onto it falling asleep almost immediately from the ordeal she'd experienced moments ago.
-=THE NEXT DAY=-
''She's late…'' Guren mutters looking over the members of the council sitting at the table ten in total, apparently a member of the Hiragi family had fallen and broken his leg the night before hand and couldn't attend, in Guren's mind it was ether pure chance or set up by either Yuu or Tenri himself. ''She's not arrived…'' Tenri speaks up silencing the whispering members of the council. ''Give her time she never really was punctuate.'' Guren says breaking the silence in the room. ''Huh…who knew the legendary Guren Ichinose would say something useful for once…'' Seishiro says leaning back on his chair having two of its legs off the ground and using one of his legs to steady it from the table.
''Funny, coming from someone who's never on the front lines, Seishiro'' Guren says making a few of the member's chuckle at Guren's comment on Seishiro's lack of presence on the battle field. ''I don't see why we should wait anyways, she's not a member of a house, her attitude is worse than Guren's over there and she's even late!'' A member of the council shouts out making the others that disagree mummer in approval.
''Then you should also know she has the highest kill count in the JIDA so far, her recorded teamwork is excellent thus far and has prevented many deaths on outside.'' Guren counters looking at the member with his signature cocky smirk making those around him suddenly want to slap it off.
''SORRY I'M LATE!'' Yuu shouts as she opens the doors and quickly walking to a small square in the middle of the tables. ''Captain…your late.'' Tenri says slowly making Yuu gulp as she fixes her uniform a small bit. ''I apologize sir; it will not happen again.'' Yuu replies making Tenri nod leaning back into his chair. ''Captain. You Know why you're here so I'll skip introductions.'' Tenri adds before looking across at Guren. ''She's your soldier Ichinose, give us a reason to give her this position.'' Tenri finishes making Guren nod and stand.
''She's the best damned soldier I know.'' Guren says before sitting back down leaving the room looking at him flatly, even Yuu. ''Is…that all?'' Tenri asks making Guren nod. ''Very well Guren…does anyone wish to add to Guren's comment?'' Tenri says with a sigh looking around the council room. Eyes turn towards Shinya who stands picking up a small clipboard with paper attached. ''From our reports in recent skirmishes the Captain's performance has been critical in these victories quickly coming up with plans of action, her team work is a bit rough but with some fine tuning she could easily be one of if not the best soldier the JIDA will have to offer.'' Shinya explains making Tenri nod.
''If I may General.'' A member of the Hiragi family speaks. ''You may.'' Tenri says making the man nod and stand. ''From other information gathered it would seem that the captain here was taken from outside the cities and trained by him.'' The member explains making Tenri look at Guren with a critical eye. ''Is this True Ichinose?'' Tenri asks leaning forwards. ''It is, and I don't regret it, the reports speak for themselves as you've seen, she's the best soldier the JIDA has at the moment.'' Guren explains kicking his feet onto the desk.
''You do understand that this is against the law correct? To allow anyone born outside the cities into the military beyond the rank of Sargent can land you jail time Guren.'' The member who'd pointed out Yuu's origin speaks up. ''It's not the first time the Hiragi families taken on extras.'' Seishiro speaks up looking at the other clan members. ''That is true…'' A member of the Goshi family mutters. ''And plenty of times these extras have stabbed the Hiragi family in the back like the Nii clan and the Kuki clan!'' a member shouts out starting a large argument between the council.
''SILENCE!'' Tenri shouts his voice booming off the walls quickly quieting the room. ''That is enough. We shall but it to a vote, those in favor of promoting Yuuichiro Hyakuya to the rank of Colonel and officially giving her a seat within the council raise your hand.'' Tenri explains raising his own hand along with Guren, Shinya, Kureto and Seishiro. ''A split vote of Five for and five against.'' Tenri mutters looking at the raised hands. ''Does anyone wish to add anything to change someone's mind?'' Guren asks looking at the members of council.
''If I may.'' Kureto asks looking at Tenri who nods. ''I'd like to add that the captain may be a bit of a loose cannon similar to Guren, however a recent combat report I've just received states that the captain here single handedly killed a 19th progenitor.'' Kureto explains making even Tenri's steel shell crack for a second as a look of shock comes to his face. ''Is this True captain?'' Tenri asks looking at Yuu who gulps and scratches her cheek bashfully. ''I-it is…'' Yuu says nervously getting mummers of improvement from the council.
''I shall restate, those in favor of allowing the Captain to be promoted to Lieutenant. General and have a seat at the council raise your hand.'' Tenri speaks causing those to look bug eyed at him at the change in rank. ''Did I stutter?'' Tenri asks raising his hand as he watches eight more go up. ''Congratulations Lt. General welcome to the military council.'' Tenri says making Yuu nod. ''You are dismissed.'' Tenri says prompting Yuu to Salute and turn before walking out of the room leaving the council in silence.
''Not many people will be pleased with this vote General.'' The single member of the council that voted against Yuu says as he stands and walks towards the door. ''I highly doubt he will.'' Guren says with a smug smile on his face as he stands pushing his chair in and practically skips towards the door.
''Seems congratulations are in order!'' Guren says with a large smirk on his face only for it to be punched right off his face by a furious looking Yuu. ''WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!'' Yuu shouts referring to his rather bland support of her. ''I knew that they had it.'' Guren says rubbing his sore jaw. ''YOU COULD HAVE AT LEAST TRIED!'' Yuu shouts once more making Guren chuckler nervously as he rubs the back of his head. ''Sorry?'' Guren asks more than apologizes to Yuu making her look flatly at him once more. ''I swear to god Guren I will feed you to a vampire!'' Yuu says dangerously before sighing. ''You own me a drink.'' Yuu says grabbing Guren's uniform and pulling him with her.
''Don't be such let down, you just got promoted to Lieutenant general!'' Guren says as he finally gets out of Yuu's grip and walks beside her. ''I wanted to be promoted to Major or something not a damned lieutenant General!'' Yuu shouts as she stops. ''Yuu, it'll be tough but you'll get used to it. Look at Seishiro, he doesn't even fight that often, he just sits around like a poster boy.'' Guren says getting a small laugh from Yuu. ''You talk shit about him a lot but it's because of him we got a member to reconsider.'' Yuu says making Guren shrug as he huffs out a laugh.
''Well you still ow-'' Yuu is suddenly interrupted by her going into a coughing fit. ''Are you okay Yuu?'' Guren asks leaning down with Yuu as he places a hand on her back and begins to tap her back lightly. ''I-I'm fine…'' Yuu manages as she takes a seat on a nearby bench. ''Just give me a second.'' Yuu adds as Guren sits down beside her. ''The virus is acting up again?'' Guren asks sadly making Yuu nod. ''It started last week…it's the reason I was late to the meeting.'' Yuu explains making Guren frown. ''I'll see if I can get the doctor to check up on you, but for now I still own you that drink.'' Guren says helping Yuu stand as he walks towards a nearby open Bar.