Last Dance of Genesis
By: Unknownred
Disclaimer: I don't own the rights or creativity that was put into making Shingeki No Bahamut: Virgin Soul. However, creating something out of nothing comes with a price and that is time. I recently completed the show and I'm infatuated with the conceptual spiels of this anime.
A/N: I was surfing YT and came across Nina and some gypsy looking man, dancing at some square and I was fascinated by the medieval atmosphere that I just had to watch the anime. And so I did. I was not disappointed in the romance that unfolded, although I can't say I didn't cry either. Medieval animes are one of my favorite genres and I believe this anime has made its list under Romeo X Juliet and Akagami No Shirayukihime.
Category: Canon/ AU
Genre: Romance/ General
Ships: Nina/Chris/Charioce
Rating: M
Prologue
Another day, another night spent in Anatae's deserts of Hell were spent adamantly torrid at dawn and gelid at dusk. Thanks to a certain Devil Prince that's known for his laid back position as Principal at Anatae Royal Academy, was neither seen or heard much amongst the people that resided within the city walls. Though he had nothing to do with the weather, his status remained anonymous until confronted by either the Disciplinary Council led by Angel Gabriel and her trusted steed, Angel Sofiel, as well as The King himself, Charioce XVII.
Subjugated to abide to the system of Education, the Devil Prince drew back his power to rule and instead, observed from the sidelines, like a Bishop in a game of chess. This left the Angels to pick up his responsibilities, acting as the Rooks towards the King, as he goes about his way and does what he saw fit.
Now that the Prince had stepped aside, he learned of the game Charioce had built since he was elected King. The game is simple. Each race- Demons, Angels and Humans will gamble their lives on an account of which house they'll be enslave to in the Gladiator arena, depending if either one wins in the end. This game is no other than survival of the fittest. The catch is that the enslave loser can plead his or her life to the higher-ups but in exchange, someone whom is free has to willingly trade places with them.
"So far, only few have tried and failed. No one is willing to give up their life for another." The devil muttered, his azure eyes visible from the dark corner he was seated at. "How disappointing."
"I heard that old man dug up an interesting find," A young, sweet and chipper voice cutted in.
"Cerberus, nice of you to visit." The demon prince notioned for her to step forward. "Pray tell your story."
In her getup of dog ears and her flaring red hair tied in ponytails, Cerberus skimps over, cladded in exposing lingerie as she entertains her tale to her master. "I've not seen such article but from what my ears have heard, Chabrol recovered an ancient prophecy in the ruins of Eibos."
"Go on."
"Said, there's to be a maiden of vibrant elements coming to dethrone King Charioce and rip out his heart." She stated, her eyes brimming crimson as she went on. "Not even the Angels or gods know of such prophecy and even if they did, I doubt they have an inkling of who the maiden is."
"Intriguing." The devil clicked his tongue. Crossing his legs, he leaned back into his chair and stared nonchalantly into empty space and stated, "Though I have a feeling the outcome will turn out differently, wouldn't you say?"
"Usually does," Cerberus agreed, smiling before turning to leave. "Master Lucifer."
Chapter I
It was a long day for the young traveler. Clothed in a beige V-collared jacket that showed a hint of her white tank top, the rover also wore a frilly black skirt with a whip tied around her waistline in support. She also donned on black thigh high tights and brown knee high boots to compliment the colors of her outfit.
Taking a whiff of fresh air, the young girl skipped over the river rocks on which she came across amidst her journey. She flipped her short, asymmetrical salmon colored hair and listed objects as a game to pass time. "Tree… Boulder… horse…?"
She blinked and took in the animal that was reigned in armor, only without the rider to accompany the steed. Curious, the pink haired girl walked to the calm creature and reached out her hand to touch. Frightened at the unexpected defamiliarization, the horse neighed; startling her.
"Its okay. I won't hurt you." She spoke aloud to it, reaching out again in comfort. But before she could make contact, a sudden shout made its presence known from behind her. "HEY!"
The girl whirled around, quite taken back by the sight of a strapping older man with brown hair and donning a grey Knights armour. She blushed. This must be the escort that was missing.
"Who are you? What do you want with my steed?' He said, approaching her in suspicion.
Flustered, she waved her hands in defense. "Hi there! I didn't mean to startle your horse. I'm on my way to the city capital. Can you kindly point the direction there?"
The man in armor, shifted his position west and watched as she smiled nervously at him.
"I'm making my way there, as well." He said, taking in her appearance before moving towards his horse. "You have unusual colored hair- that, I haven't seen much in Anatae. And your eyes... almost the color of vermilion!"
The girl raised an eyebrow. "Oh really? It's, uh, commonly genetic in my lineage."
"Is your lineage gypsy, girl?"
"Gypsy! I've never been assumed as one." She looked down at her outfit, her face growing pink at the compliment from the man, "Do I feature one?"
The trooper examined her closely before shrugging and grabbed his horse's reins. "Well, either way, it doesn't seem like you're traveling with a caravan. So, I suppose I can accompany you to the gates if you prefer?"
"You would do that… for a stranger you just met?" The girl stood, dumbfounded by the kind man.
"Would you partake sharing your name?"
Forgetting how handsome he looked with the sun shining on his form, the girl answered, "Sure. It's Nina."
"Then, Nina, I will answer your question." The man jumped onto his horse's back and looked down at her, offering a hand. "What stranger gives up her vulnerability and name, and not expect the same courtesy in return? My name is Kaiser Lidfard, I serve King Charioce XVII as his knight captain."
Amazed at his rank, Nina smiles a toothy grin and looks away at the dazzlement he portrayed atop his steed. She pushes down the pure rush of excitement and takes his hand as he hauled her up behind him. Then, with a click of his tongue and a kick to the buck, the horse carries the two companions towards the city gates.
It didn't take too long on the horseback ride, hence they made it to the capital before nightfall. Nina hopped down, thanking the knight of his generous offer in sputters of bashfulness. As she watched the handsome knight take leave, Nina explored the busied streets of her newfound home… well, after she had found Bacchus and his enlightening carriage. He was supposedly, one of the few gods that resided on Earth and compensated his time by rewarding bounty hunters for their completed tasks, alongside his comrade, Hamsa.
Thanks to her former master's direct referral to dorming with Bacchus and Hamsa, she had no problem finding the said carriage, sitting not so incognito on the side of a port, and decisively arranged her stay amongst the two gods without their say in the matter.
"I am a bounty hunter. I am." Nina declared, stomping her foot at the two gods. Bacchus dressed in robes laid on his couch, chugging down a bottle of booze as Hamsa waved a wing in dismissal. Then as she was mindlessly spieling her adventures with her former master, she mentioned a name that triggered both gods to accept her within their custody.
"Did you say, Favaro? Favaro Leone?" Hamsa quacked.
Nina smirked, "Why yes I did! He taught me all the tricks to bounty hunting! He even gave me the mark of a Bounty Hunter!" She shows the gods her bracer, embracing the memory with such glee until Bacchus had the nerve to tell her that the bracer given to her was fake.
But that didn't stop the vermillion eyed girl to welcome the two gods as her new family. Days ween into weeks and soon three months have passed, and Nina was on the start to a new adventure.
