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Initium Novum
Galahad POV
I wanted to scream but every time I tried salt water would forced itself down my throat. Tears of pain weld up in my eyes blurring my vision. The searing pain coming from my shoulder that was accompanied by the smell of burning flesh was making it hard to think clearly.
"Shit!" I yelped from the new wave of pain as I force my hand to be subject to the heated metal. I need to find her, if I was going to save anyone it had to be her. If I could save her then everything would be okay.
"Just a little more damnit!" With my goal in mind I was able to overlook the smell of my searing flesh. A new vigor spread throughout my body as I made progress with removing the pipe.
That was until the sudden spread of blood caught my attention. My confidence turned to horror as I looked to the source of the bleeding. It was her I could never mistake her, the green hair and matching eyes, the innocent face. How could I ever mistake her.
My heart immediately sank as her unconscious form began sinking below the water's surface.
"Nemesis!" I shouted trying to wake her up. But to no avail my words didn't make themselves known to her. I need to get to Nemesis, the wound on her back is draining too much blood.
"Don't worry I won't let you die! I'll save you I promise!" With adrenaline coursing through my veins I tried to remove the molten pipe that was keeping me stationery. The pain coming from my hand a small price to pay.
The steam resonating from the piece of metal was clear to see, my grasped on the pipe tightening making a loud hissing noise to fill the air. I gritted my teeth as I began to try and free myself to reach Nemesis in time. Even if it meant I'd die in the process if I can just save her then I'll have at least done one thing right.
However just like every other time I was too late.
*CRASH*
*beep*
*beep*
{I have bequeath you with the contract.}
*beep*
*beep*
{Continue to drown in your sin of malice.}
*beep*
*beep*
{And release your seed of malice unto the earth.}
I woke up gasping for air, my eyes opening so quickly that the light blinded me. That only served to startle me even more as I fumble around trying to get up only to fall flat on my side in my panic. I managed to crawl to a corner of my room where I tried to ease my breathing.
"Nightmare, partner?" Asked Orin the dragon living in my right arm.
"I think a shower might do me some good." I said out loud to the dragon living in my right arm as my sight slowly started to return to me.
Making my way to the shower I thought back to my dream. It's been two years since the Avis crashed into the harbor, the incident led to the deaths of 7,000 people. In that time I've had that same dream, along with many others, almost every night where I try to save her, each time hoping for a different outcome then the last. And every time, no matter how hard I try I always fail.
"Stop brooding. You're more annoying when you're like that." Requested Orin in his usual abrasive tone that I've grown accustom to.
I gave a sigh as the feeling of warm water makes contact with my pale skin. Now that I think about it I can't help but to feel a nagging feeling in the back of my head telling me that I'm forgetting something...
"Orin, did I make any plans today."
"What am I your secretary?" He snapped at me.
"There's no need to get so cranky. Besides I have to find another use for you." I replied in kind while changing into my school uniform. I put on my glasses before heading for the front door.
"Other than being able to return to that academy, I don't recall you having anything important planed. What was so important about joining again?" I sighed at Orin's answer. I sometimes have to wonder if he even realizes the dire importance of things that aren't fighting or conquest.
"I remember hearing something about it only recently being turned into a coed school. I have a feeling that has something to do with it."
Orin don't say things like that! It really catches me off guard.
"That's not even close! Geez, do you pay attention to anything?" I shouted embarrassed that he'd imply such a thing.
"Listen I call them as I see them. And considering what's sleeping in the back of your head I'm not taking any chances." He said in such a nonchalant manner that it was like he was stating something as simple as the weather.
"Of Course you do." I deadpanned. "Speaking of which how is it?" I questioned curious about my current status with that Thing.
"Not great. It's still asleep but just barely. If I can make a suggestion. Only use That magic in a life or death situation. The damn thing seems to be feeding off of it." Orin huffed out the last part clearly not happy with the idea and I can only nod my head in agreement.
I sigh whilst looking around at the crowed of students. Everyone as it seems was giving me glances, some of curiosity, others of disgust but most were looks of fear. I guess I should've expected as much, I was expelled for a month. I slumped my shoulders and released an exasperated sigh.
"It won't be as bad as you make it out to be." Orin argued.
I thought about disagreeing but knowing how the students behave there really is no point in trying to get Orin to think otherwise.
"Hey isn't that Marlon-san?"
"Wasn't he expelled after attacking Morooka-sensei?"
"I heard they let him back in on the condition he's put into Class E."
"There is no way he's a student he's too violent."
"He looks really scary."
These were only some of the things that I managed to overhear students say. You reap what you sew, but this is a little uncalled for. And I didn't attack anyone! How have these rumors been blown out of proportion, it's only been a month.
"What was it you said earlier?" I whispered while adjusting my glasses to let the gleam of light hide them away.
"I never said it would be good." The spirit spoke condescendingly.
"Damn free loading dragon…"
"Hey! I resent that!"
"I guess I'll just have to deal with the social stigma for a while, I'm sure I'll fade into obscurity one day." I rubbed the back of my head with my hand. "It's not like it could get any worse." Just as I spoke clouds began to form and heavy rain poured down.
"Oh god damnit."
"You were asking for it." Orin said in a smug manner, which really got on my nerves.
"Shut up, just shut up Orin! I am not in the mood for this right now…. Okay!" I shouted causing everyone to look at me like I was crazy.
"I just can't win, can I?"
Wow even to my ears that sounded pathetic.
"Nope. Not in the slightest." The dragon said almost happy at the notion.
Ignoring Orin I enter the school and immediately take a deep breath making my way to the inside of the school building. It's been a month since I've actually seen the inside of the building itself and I'm starting to regret not familiarizing myself with the location of any classes that weren't my own.
In perspective I never planned on getting moved to Class E, though I guess it is by all accounts my own fault for screwing up….even if it's an injustice done unto me.
After wandering around for about 13 minutes I managed to find it, Class 1-E or as it's nicknamed by other students, The Dead End Class. It was a class that held one of two students those that were unable to keep up good grades and those who broke school rules and regulations.
It was by no means a place anyone wanted to be, most students that ended up there resigned to the fate of of never providing for the rest of society. Some would live out their days working dead end jobs while others would no doubt find themselves living on the streets or in and out of prison.
"Ugh, damn it, this is the point of no return."
Calming my nerves I walked into the room and was greeted by everyone's eyes fixing themselves on me. I felt my ears begin to burn from embarrassment. I turned to my new teacher who looked momentarily confused before hitting himself on the head.
"Ah, right, how could I forget. Class today we have a new student." The teacher was one Akira Nakamura. He wore a green suit and tie with a white button down shirt. His thick black hair was combed up into a 1950's punk pompadour style, his eyes were black in color and full of energy. His bushy eyebrows had two cuts designed on both sides and there was a scar on the left side of his eye leading to the bridge of his nose. His face was adorned with a short trim beard and mustache.
"Alright so how about you introduce yourself to the class." Nakamura-sensei turned all attention back to me.
Gee, thanks teach.
"Umm, I'm Galahad Marlon...Hi." God why do I have to sound so awkward. I think I'll just keep my eyes on the floor.
"Fuck! This is just pathetic! How the hell did I end up with you as a host?" I reflexively flinched upon the sudden declaration of anger coming from my good old free loading dragon.
"Orin please stop yelling it's giving me a headache and I really don't need you to constantly attack me." Really can't seem to peg him, maybe he's bipolar or something? I don't know I'm no psychologist.
"Alright then Galahad-kun. Please take the seat….in the back of the room." Nakamura-sensei said pointing to a an empty desk. A bit cliche, it's like something out of an anime or something. The main character always sit there.
Wait, does that make me the protagonist? Don't they usually get put into life or death situations. If that's the case then can I just be the best friend of the hero or a background character. I don't really want to die.
"Galahad-kun." Nakamura-sensei's voice cuts me out of my thoughts.
"Yes?" I timidly respond.
"Please pay attention and stop ogling the girls outside." He pointed to the window I had been staring out.
I look outside and notice that I was given a good view of the girls gym class. So I know this looks bad but I'm sure he'll understand that I had no idea that they were out there. So all I have to do is act calmly and explain the situation.
"I-I wasn't looking sir! I swear! I didn't even know the class was out there. Besides I would never go as far as to spy on girls. Not that they aren't attractive just it's kinda a creepy thing to do and I'm not some perverted creep. Not that it's wrong to be a pervert as long as you have self control. Which I have plenty of, which is why I wasn't looking at the girls outside. Not that I'm a pervert of course sir. It's just that-"
Akira put a hand on my shoulder to to stop my nervous ramblings. He has a hard expression to read, his eyes closed, it seemed he was thinking of something. After a few short seconds he nodded to himself.
"I see. in that case. I'll let it slide but if it happens again I'm moving you to a different desk. Is that understood?" Nakamura inquired.
"Yes sir." I deflated. Smooth, real smooth, Marlon.
However I have a feeling like I'm being watched. I don't like it.
For the most part class went by as expected, Nakamura-sensei would lecture us on a subject, most of the class would ignore him or a few would talk with their friends. When the bell rung signaling the end of class it seemed that everyone was in a hurry to leave the room.
Funny, I think it's the most energetic I've seen them all day.
I sighed as I to leave for the day however I make a slight detour, instead of going for the gates I head to a tree that's below the track field. I had spent most of lunch under there and I wanted to enjoy a nice thermos full of ice tea before heading home. Besides I still have to find a club to join, since I got kicked out of my last one due to my expulsion.
"So are we just gonna ignore the Devils at this school? Because by this point I just want to actually have a go and fight. Maybe claim this territory as our own, subjugate the weaker beings You know, prove our strength."
"You know that I can't do that."I take a sip of my refreshing drink.
I then clutch my head in pain as the sound of barking consumes my mind. I end up knocking my drink on the ground as a surge of power spreads throughout the area.
"Galahad! Calm down!" Orin shouted at me which only made the barking that much louder.
If I could describe how it felt, it would be that chaos was carving itself into my very mind as walls are slowly closing in on me. My chest was tight and felt like someone was standing on it.
"Just breathe." I attempted to do just that and took a look around.
"Something isn't right here."
"I'll say. It's never been this bad before."
"Not that. Nobody's here, I can't sense anybodies aura with senjutsu, yet there's a huge concentration of magic around the area. Why do you think that might be?" I looked around the vacant space even the air felt stagnant and the light was dim, it as if time had stopped.
"A barrier? Who do you is behind it?"
"Well there's only one organization that would want to hunt me. Isn't that right, witch hunter?" I look over my shoulder to see...oh god why.
It was a girl with long black hair tied up in a ponytail that reached her hips thanks to a white ribbon. She was wearing a short white T-shirt tied into a knot at the bottom, revealing her navel, her jeans had one pants leg cut off to be very short. A two-yard-long nodachi was strapped onto her back.
"So, this is what the church has to offer? I'm disappointed, guess they went through a decline after the last 'Crusade'. So tell me what are you using?" I commented offhandedly.
"Runes. I engraved them around this spot so we could have a little privacy." The girl answered as she walked closer to me.
"And you are?" I ask in an over dramatised way to try and annoy the walking fanservice.
"Kaori Kanzaki, and I already know who you are. Galahad Marlon." Fanservice girl said in an attempt to intimidate me.
"Cool." I gave a wide smile.
"If possible I would like to avoid giving you my magic name." Kanzaki explained.
"Well if you're not here to kill me then why show up?" I ask not too convinced by Kanzaki's words.
"I'm not going to beat around the bush, I'd like you to return with me to the vatican and I prefer to avoid violence." Kaori explained.
"Well that makes two of us. However I don't have any intention of going back there." Like hell I would. Return and what exactly? The court would have me hanging without a second thought.
"Then you give me no choice." She grabbed a hold of the hilt of her blade. "I will tell you my other name and then I'll take your body before the Assembly." She drew her sword out and a clanking sound filled the air before a tree was cut in two, only to fly a few yards, and finally embedding itself into the ground.
"I'll ask again." Kanzaki sheathed her blade drawing my attention back to her. "Are you going to come quietly with me. Or am I going to have to say the name I've been withholding?"
I'm really not in a good position, I can barely hear what she's saying let alone think straight right now with the damn barking. Adjusting my glasses I take this time to spread my senses around the area. The magic she used is impressive.
This type of barrier relies on a series of runes to be placed around the intended area, after that it creates a people clearing field and addition to that changes their perception about the areas where the people are in. And since it's rune base that means it can't be broken by normal means since the magical power needed to cast it is shared in a sort of network. In essence removing a hundred runes as the same effect as removing one, since the remaining runes would pick up the slack.
However this is also it's biggest downfall. All I have to do is find a rune and inject it with my own magical energy, that'll spread to the other runes and allow me to disrupt the network. After that the barrier won't be able to sustain itself with a foreign presence. It has the same effect as poison.
But first I should try to deal with Kanzaki before moving onto anything else.
"Huh, you really think that's going to make a difference. I don't want to mock whatever it is you're wanting to achieve here. But it's not happening. Either way I'm not going to falter just because you came in wearing revealing clothes and showed off a neat parlor trick. Sorry Mrs. Fanservice but I'll fight to the death if it means I get to keep my freedom." I said with an air of arrogance seeping from my words.
Kanzaki give an annoyed sigh and brought her hand to the hilt of her sword, once again only this time she brought the blade up to her side.
In response I reached into my jacket and pulled out six small red hilts, one between each of my fingers. Focusing a bit of my magical energy into the hilts, thin blades materialize, it made me look kinda like Wolverine. These were quite possibly one of my favorite weapons, Black Keys.
"I'll ask as many times as I have to-" I decided to initiate the fight by throwing my Black Keys at Kanzaki, effectively cutting her off.
"Nansen!" Kanzaki cried out as my Black Keys seemed to clash with something in the air causing sparks to fly as the two attack collided with each other. The exchange ended with the Black Keys being deflected.
"Nanasen." Kanzaki uttered that same attack from moments before. I held my arms in front of myself as a form of make do protection.
I grunted when the attack hit. My arms were bleeding profusely due to the deep gashes. The pain was immense but bearable to a degree, but the worst part by far was that she completely destroyed my school uniform! And it was the last uniform I had too!
"Damn it! You're going to buy me a new uniform when this is all over!" I declared while pointing a finger towards Kanzaki making her sweat drop.
"Take this seriously!" She shouted perplex at my attitude. "Shouldn't you be more concerned with your wounds?"
"What wounds?" I reveal my arms to have no visible wounds. She let out a miffed breathe.
"You truly are a demon. I've heard the stories of your unique self-healing magic, however I guess the rumors exaggerated the skill of your prowess." Kanzaki used Nanasen once again, leaving me in a giant dust cloud.
"Now that's just rude." I lazily pointed a finger in Kanzaki's direction.
"Nanasen!" I'm interrupted as the all too familiar clinking sound made itself known as a series of sparks knocking me to the ground, being pulled with the arc of the wires movement.
"Ow." I groaned half heartedly from my position on the ground.
That should've killed me. The only reason it didn't was due to using senjutsu to enhance my body with touki.
"So what's your genius plan this time? And I swear if it's doing nothing I'm going to get you killed only for some Devil to reincarnate you, maybe then you'll finally fight." I was interrupted by Orin who sounded a bit irate with my behavior.
"I'll need to resort to using magic. After that I should have the edge. Unfortunately I don't have access to your Sacred Gear, which makes this more difficult. And the barking isn't making things any easier especially now that my vision is getting blurry." Complaining at my current status I barely notice that Kanzaki reached for the nodachi on her belt.
"I guess you leave me no choice. My name is Salvare000 - Be the salvation of those that cannot be saved." Kanzaki declared and charged at me. And she was fast, easily moving at supersonic speeds if not more so.
I didn't have time to protect myself when her nodachi slammed into my chest forcing me to recoil. The air was knocked out of me. Even though I grunted in pain I couldn't complain since I was given a good view of what looked to be ultra thin wires around Kanzaki's body.
"So that's the trick, she uses the sword as a distraction when in reality she's using the wires to attack. With that in mind I can determine that it depends on the user's physical abilities and in the hands of someone with impressive skills, like Kanzaki here, it can be quite problematic." I observed the wires closely to see where each one intercepted.
"Is there anything else you can tell?" Orin inquired from the back of my head.
"She seems to use magic to enhance her body like how I enhance mine with touki, so it's safe to assume that she can move at supersonic speeds. As for the sword if I had to guess it's the focal point of her magic." I evaluate her abilities before formulating a strategy to attack.
"Still, even with that knowledge as long as she uses Nanasen you won't be able to get close enough to actually attack her. And a distraction won't work, she'll be expecting it. Might I suggest that you get rid of a few of the runes around the area at least enough to make a small crack in the barrier." Orin offered, I nodded disagreeing with his proposal.
"No I can't do that yet. But if I cut the wires I'd be able to make some progress with my assault. Unfortunately I don't see a way of getting out of this without increasing my abilities with touki." I pulled out six more Black Keys from my jacket.
*COUGH*
I look down only to notice a splotch of blood on the ground from my mouth.
Right so this is the downside to using touki for me. While all users of touki can enhance their parameters, they don't have the same side effect that I do. My body itself receives it as a poison that slowly harms me internally. Its why I try to avoid using it as much as possible amongst other thingings at my disposal.
"From what I can tell she needs to verbalize the name of her attack in order to use it. So all I have to do is move fast enough to attack her before she can say anything. I'll use my Black Keys to keep her from dodging. Thanks to touki my physical attacks are explosive just a good hit to the chest cavity will result in her death."
"And what about speed? Even with touki your slower than her. Wait! You're not going to use that are you?"
"I don't have much of a choice."
"Your body is strained as it is. And if you think that Thing will keep you alive forget it. You're too far away for it have a significant effect, hence you'll die."
"That's something I have to risk…." I take a deep breath and look back up at Kanzaki. Wiping a bit of blood from my mouth I give my most deranged smile that I could muster.
"Time alter - double accel." Upon saying the short incantation my blood flow, hemoglobin metabolism, and muscle movement all speed up at the same time. This allowed my movements to be given a burst of speed.
I threw my remaining Black Keys in Kanzaki's direction to surround her like a cage and seal off her movements. Meanwhile I make a break for Kanzaki moving at twice my speed and preparing for a fatal strike.
*CLINK*
I widen my eyes in shock when I realize my body was bound by wires. The Black Keys had simply been deflected to the side. I look around frantically trying to figure out how she could do that. Until my mind come to the conclusion.
"Of course, you can use the Nanasen without a verbal incantation. Why wouldn't you?" I wheezed out as the wires tighten around my body.
I'm such an idiot.
"I'm sorry but you brought this upon yourself. Yusen." Upon her saying that her sword gained a massive amount of magic energy. She raised the blade above her head, I put up a barrier only for her nodachi to cut through it like butter.
The sword was brought down on my left side no doubt damaging my heart as a fountain of blood sprayed from the fresh wound.
I felt the wires loosen allowing me to fall to my knees. Looking up I see Kanzaki walking away as the barrier disperse.
A purple light started to engulf my vision as I felt immense pain coming from my wound. I cried out from the pain before blacking out.
Unknown POV
I was currently sitting at my desk desk when I felt the presence of my colleague outside the room. He probably had an update or wanted to know if we were truly ready to commence our plan.
"You can come in now, Ikari." I called out and sure enough he entered. Ikari was a human male with black hair and eyes. A chinstrap beard on his face and a pair of orange tinted sunglasses to hide his eyes. His form was adorned by a red shirt, black jacket and matching black pants.
Ikari by himself was one of the most powerful men in the underworld despite only being a human. Having amassed both fame and power in only the last 18 years that can only rival the leaders of the three great factions of the bible. A feat thought impossible for a human. He was truly a valuable asset, so him working in tangent with myself made us a duo to be feared.
"I see you went through with it." Ikari commented.
"Correct." I respond plainly.
"You brought a witch hunter into the city. A Saint no less." The man sounded unpleased with my decision.
"Don't concern yourself with that. The boy is fine I assure you." I brushed it off.
It wasn't like he had much of a choice in matter. All I had to do is mention his one weakness and he'd falter.
"Oh, how is Rei doing?" Upon hearing my question the human's mood change slightly.
"Healing." Was Ikari's short reply.
Oh Ikari what's wrong? Did I hit a nerve? Your attempt to hide the pitiful look in your eyes is something else entirely. I can't wait to see the look of your suffering.
"Is that so. In that case the plan will proceed as intended." A grin spread across my face.
"Unless you have an objection?" Just by seeing the look on his face I knew I had him under my thumb. After all he has one clear weakness and that's the girl he has grown to love as his daughter.
"No." It took all of three seconds for Ikari to decide. After all his ultimate goal is to prevent a second Great War and in order to do that he'll need my assistance or so he believes.
I grin even wider as Ikari begins to leave the room. Now I can return my attention to the object I've finally gotten ahold of.
It was a Katana with a purple hilt and sheath, a strong and unique demonic aura radiating from the blade. The sheath was inscribed with the writing of an unknown language.
Soon my ambition will be granted. But there are still a few obstacles in my way. Ikari will no doubt learn of the truth sooner or later, no matter I'll simply kill him when that day comes.
The katana begins to glow a purple light. Hmmm, Galahad what a predicament you've gotten yourself into.
It would seem that you two shall have a reunion sooner than expected.
Galahad POV
I don't know how long I was out for, but when I came to I noticed I wasn't outside anymore. But the damn barking was still ever present yet was quickly turning silent. Once the sound faded I could hear a discussion amongst a few individuals.
"So this is the guy you were talking about Buchou?" I opened my eyes slightly only to see a guy around my age with blond hair and grey eyes.
"Correct Yuuto, luckily we're not too late." I shifted my view to see a crimson haired girl, holding some sort of chess piece.
"In the name of Rias Gremory, I call to Galahad Marlon, hear my command." The girl, Rias I presume, started to chant causing a magic circle to form from under me.
"Return thy soul from the shadows of death to the human realm rise once more as my demon servant." I really don't like where this is going.
"Rejoice for you have-" My arm shoots up and grabs a hold of Rias' hand. Eliciting a gasp from the Devil, I tighten my grip forcing her to drop the piece.
In an instant I shifted myself from my downed position and onto my feet. The boy with blond hair seemed to get into a fighting position. I'll deal with later.
"And for what reason would the heir of the Gremory clan want with an innocent civilian?" I question Rias.
She quickly loses her shocked expression and clears her throat.
"Right, I'm Rias Gremory and I'd like to talk with you." She introduced herself and gestured to a seat that was facing her. I go to sit but stay on alert just in case anything went south.
"I'm listening."
"If you don't mind me asking. What types of magic do you practice in?" I furrowed my brow at her question. I can only guess where this is going and I really don't like it. I tried to relax by deeply inhaling.
"And why do you want to know? Could it be that you want me to join your peerage?" I made sure to sound as surprised as possible.
"If I'm honest then yes, I would like for you to join my peerage." She picked up the chess piece on the ground and held for me to see.
"What I have here is an Evil Piece, you see I've been searching for someone that can effectively fulfil the role of a Bishop. And you have an abundance of magical energy, so much that I and the other two high class Devils in this town can feel it. And I believe that you are the one I've been looking for. So please tell me what magic do you know?" Rias exposited.
There are three high class Devils? Since when. Why am I only learning about this now. Okay think Marlon, it's possible that one of the Devils she's talking about is Sona Shitori, the president of the student council. As a matter of fact I believe the heir to the Sitri family is named Sona, could be an alias for the school.
Okay that makes sense. Though that does make me wonder something. Why didn't Rias do the same? I would imagine using an alias would make it easier to move around without being recognized. You'd think that would be important for someone with enemies.
"Like yourself?" Orin sounded perplexed.
Anyway so I have reason to believe that one is Sona. Then who's the last king? Do I even have any suspects? I guess not, great looks like I'm going to have to keep an eye out open for even more threats. But I have more pressing matters at hand currently.
"From what I know of the Evil Piece system if I were to become your Bishop, as you put it. I'd be nothing more but a slave." At my question Rias made a hand gesture as if she had heard this many times before.
"You wouldn't be a slave. The Gremory clan is well known for our closeness to our servants. You'd be more like family than a slave." Despite her words I wasn't convinced.
"Hmm, you seem like the type that would be tempted by that. A reincarnated Devil can get promoted to high class and get their own peerage. So how about a harem. Many Devils form their own harems." Rias proposed and it was quite a tempting offer. But I can't be won over by a suggestion like a harem.
"I'll pass." Refusing the offer duly in order to keep my interest in the offer a secret. I was about to get up and leave when...
"Ara Ara, Galahad-kun. You shouldn't be so quick to refuse." Another girl who I can only describe as Kanzaki 2.0 said walking into the room.
And no I'm not joking when I say that. If you were to take Kanzaki and replace her white ribbon with an orange one and then give her an even bigger bust only to put her in the girl's school uniform, than you'd have this new girl.
"Well how about this, you can tell me what it is you want and I'll see if I can really give it to you." The crimson haired onee-sama suggested.
"Nemesis..." I mutter quieter than a whisper luckily I don't think anyone noticed.
"Brood, brood, brood, brood, brood…." Orin began chanting in the rhythm of the Imperial March from Star Wars.
"While I appreciate the offer. I'd prefer to remain as I am. Besides I'm not worth your time." I declined for a second time and decide to leave.
It had been about an hour since I declined Rias. And I was currently on my way back to my apartment, enjoying the peace and quiet that came with it. It was a rather rare occasion for me since I was usually annoyed with Orin's rants against me or my way of living, or any emotions that I felt.
Heck even the people that I didn't know who only just so happened to be in my vicinity fall victim to his criticism. I guess that's why he was forced into a Sacred Gear. After all who would want a perpetually angry dragon running around free to their own vices.
"That's hardly the reason!"
Ignoring the freeloading dragon that leeches off me, I continue to enjoy my time alone. Though I suppose to say I was enjoying it would be a stretch. What all happened today, I got up, went to school, for the first time in a month, where nothing happened. Then I fought against a witch hunter and proceeded to lose, only to wake up in the devil's din and refuse becoming a slave.
"I'd make a joke how that's an average Tuesday but since it's Thursday it would be very out of place." While saying this a black car with tinted windows pulled around the corner and stopped in front of me. I paused a few feet away from the vehicle waiting for either the driver to exit or for it to leave.
"This isn't suspicious at all." I grumbled under my breathe. After waiting another ten minutes, I decided to continue my trek.
The door opened as I walked closer to the vehicle, only for a man with a beard and orange sunglasses to step out. The older man looked at me with a critical eye.
"Look at this fuckin poser…"
"Hello Marlon-san. My name is Ikari, Gendo Ikari." The man introduced himself. "I'm with a special organization that's looking to recruit individuals such as yourself." He continued while adjusting his glasses.
"Oh, how exactly?" I asked intrigued with what he meant by individuals like me.
"This organization consists of humans with Sacred Gears, unique abilities and origins, as well as those that participate in magic, or wield holy and demonic weapons. All of which I'm sure you're familiar with." The man's voice is serious and filled with a sense of authority that I haven't heard in years. There's no way he's just some scout.
"Not interested. I have my own goals that quite frankly would only be hindered by becoming someone's lackey. Now if you don't mind-"
"Nemesis is alive." I freeze in place.
"How do you know about her?" While not looking at the man I can feel the smirk on his face.
"All your questions will be answered if you come with me."
"And if I refuse." I ask while preparing a few of my Black keys.
"I have no intention of leaving you here. Unlike the witch hunter, should a fight occur between the two of us, I'll be bringing your near lifeless form back with me." Gendo said cooly. A brief silence befell the two of us.
I quickly pull out my blades holding them to his throat.
"I hope you know that by saying that you've given me only one choice- uh?" I widen my eyes, Gendo was holding a gun to my head.
"Damn he's fast…"
"You are in no position to fight. You still haven't completely healed from your fight with the witch hunter." Gendo spoke level headily and while I hate to admit it he's right. The left side of my body is still wounded.
"I highly recommend that you come with me peacefully. Or I will have no choice but to shoot you." The bearded man's gaze hardened. I couldn't find any hint that he was bluffing.
"Fine I concede." I lower my weapons and accept my inevitable defeat.
"Coward."
"Good." Gendo puts his gun down and holsters it, before motioning to the car.
"So, this "organization" what exactly is it and what would I be doing?" I attempted to pried more intel from Gendo.
"I guess you could say we're a group that simply want to prevent a second great war."
That's not a bad goal. I could get behind it actually peace between the faction isn't a terrible idea. If anything it's quite noble.
"However in order to do this, certain measures have been taken. Such as the collection of those with Sacred Gears." Gedo exposited
"Oh I see, you only want me for Orin. And here I thought we had something special." I feigned hurt and held a hand to my heart.
"You could say that." The man held the door open for me. "Are you coming in?" He questioned.
"I don't have much of choice do I?" I say before swinging my left arm hitting him in the face.
Having knocked the man to the ground I took off in a sprint while clutch my left arm. It really wasn't a good idea to use it. The wound hasn't completely healed I should really know better.
"You're running away? Why am I surprised?" Orin snarled angrily.
"Consider this a tactical retreat of sorts." I reply jumping down a road bridge.
"You are unbelievable! First you lose to some human girl, than you runaway from some guy because your arms hurt? Why do I even bother by this point? You're a coward through and through. Might as well get use to it." He began grumbling after accepting defeat.
"Now that's the spirit." I beamed earning a growl of annoyance from the freeloader.
"Halt. Galahad Marlon you'll be coming with us." A group of men in suits appear and surround me.
I try to run but two of the men tackle and restrain me. I see Gendo in front of me, syringe in hand. He injects me with some sort of drug and I can feel my body going numb.
The men in suits hoist me up into the back of a car. The last thing I see before falling unconscious is what looked to be a pale skinned girl with red eyes and azure colored hair.
Third Person POV
In the Occult Research Club Rias sat with her Peerage, consisting of her Queen, Akeno Himejima, and Knight, Yuuto Kiba. Sitting on the other chair was a girl who looked to be the same age as Rias herself.
She had blue eyes and silver hair worn in long braids on both sides of her face with green bows at the ends and a white maid headband. She was wearing a white and dark blue maid outfit with an apron, short sleeves and a green ribbon.
The silver haired maid took a drink of tea before giving a content sigh.
"Is it true that you failed in recruiting Marlon-san, lady Rias?" The girl asked while putting her drink down.
"Regrettably yes. I'd prefer not to discuss it though." Rias held her hand to her forehead to show her annoyance.
"My apology." The silverette made a slight bow.
"Speaking of which, I assume that you'll be trying to add him to your own peerage." The crimson haired Devil asked.
"Galahad Marlon, he's the third boy in this school to have a dragon attribute right?" The maid questioned.
Rias nodded her head as confirmation.
"I can't say that I had plans to do that. He doesn't sound like he wants to be a Devil, so I'm not going to force him into becoming one. I take it you won't stop trying?"
"That's right. I've felt a huge amount of power coming from that boy. It would be a waste to let all that potential go." This time it was Rias who take a drink of her tea.
"Hmm, that's quite good, Sakuya. You've really outdone yourself."
Undisclosed Location
"So how do you think the new subject will fair?" A man asked Gendo. He had short blonde hair, which complimented his strong facial features, such as his square jaw and cheekbones. Most prominently, was a tattoo on the left side of his face.
"He should be able to survive the experiments." Gendo answered placing Galahad's motionless form on the floor of a cell.
"Tch, speaking of which how long is this piece of shit going to be here?" The man kicked the teen's body.
"Kihara, you are prohibited from harming the boy." Gendo ordered the man, Kihara.
"Fine but I still want answers." Kihara growled in irritation at the older man.
"He's scheduled to be here for the next year. I'll be leaving him in your hands." He answered before closing the cell door.
"Oh, and if he dies prematurely, you'll be Seth's newest guinea pig." Gendo informed making Kihara pale in fear at the idea.
Quickly getting over his fright the younger man decided to take a jab at the black haired man.
"But don't forget Ikari, should you screw up that girl you've gotten so attached to will be my newest subject. If she's lucky that is." Upon hearing the blond's words Gendo narrowed his eyes.
"You forget Kihara, I'm the one that covered your mistake. You Allowed a very powerful subject escape containment. You're lucky Seth hasn't found out. It would be a shame really if that information was leaked to the higher ups. Wouldn't it?"
Kihara gnashed his teeth at the bearded man's threat.
"While that might be true, we still have both spare plans." However his words fell on deaf ears as Gendo made his way out of the room.
"Tch, this fucking sucks. Looks like I can't kill you after all." Kihara then punched the wall in anger leaving a dent. "It doesn't help that, that bastard Ikari is holding the albino fucker's escape as leverage either!" He shouted before calming down.
"But it's fine. I can't kill you. Nothing was said about making this experience a living hell. Besides if you can't handle some of the experiments and expire in the process who could blame me, right?"
He looked at the boy's brown hair, in the lighting of the room it appeared red in color. A sense of familiarity come over the man along with it was a huge sense of rage.
"Your hair reminds me of that damn women." Galahad began to stir awake.
"You're not supposed to wake up just yet." Kihara kicked Galahad's head to force the teen back to his slumber.
"Relax, starting tomorrow you'll be wishing that you got to stay asleep longer." Kihara said while leaving the cell.
A manic laughter filled the room as Kihara began making his daily rounds. From inside each cell was another human, some in perfect and prime condition, others were horribly mutilated and disfigured from the numerous test performed by the mad scientist.
AN: Hello this is my first story and I'd really appreciate some feedback and criticism. Currently the story is about a year before the actual High School DxD plot begins and will contain changes and deviations from canon. It also contains character and elements from other series.
Well I do hope that I did okay for my first attempt if not I'll try and do better next time.
Thanks for reading.