Chapter 2: I'm a devil now! And I'm not tto happy about it.
I still trying to wrap my head around this, and a naked Rias Gremory isn't helping very much. My face was turned away, blood was starting to flow to regions I shouldn't talk about, and my face was starting to heat up like the Sahara Desert. Out of my peripheral vision I can see that Rias was just siting there. A giddy smile on her lips as she gazed upon me. She had no clue the discomfort I was feeling, with another long yawn she started to talk,
"It sure is quiet here. I'm guessing your sister is out for a while?" Still not making eye contact I nod my head vigorously, I shut my eyes and spluttered out,
"You-you know, it isn't right for a girl to just show of her-her lady parts like that!" She chuckles softly,
"You're such a gentlemen." I open my eyes, 'did she just compliment me!' Rias stands up and walks over to my draw, she opens it up and pulled out a nice pair of lingerie panties. My face got even redder when she looked at them, the blood was rushing to my nose so I cupped my entire nose and prayed that I didn't get nose bleed. I made it absolutely sure that I couldn't see her naked form, so I turned around and faced the door. Sweat glistened over my body and my hyperactive hormones were on overdrive. 'Why the hell did she come here?'
"How's your tummy feeling?" When I heard this strange question I turned around and looked at her perplexed. 'What did she mean by that.' I didn't even care that her breast were clearly visible, All I cared about was that question,
"Stomach?" I mutter, Rias just smiled at my pink and flustered face. But I was trying to be serious, suddenly an image of the dream pops into my mind.
A blue glowing dagger pierced clean through my stomach. Crimson blood spew out of my wound like a geyser.
I gasp, 'How did she know about my dream? What the hell, is she some kind of mind reader or something!?' Rias still had the smile on her face, once again I was thrown off by her carefree look and attitude, my senpai put her hands on her hips and grinned down at me, I involuntarily move the blanket closer to my crotch, trying desperately to conceal my male sex organ.
"It wasn't a dream love." My eyes dilated, but my eyes were starting to linger on her breast instead of her eyes, so I turned around and looked at the floor. I gulped right when I heard her chuckle, out of the corner of my eye I noticed that Rias was hunched over and was looking at me curiously. I gulped again, 'Why is she staring at me like that?'
"Your body is amazing, I really didn't expect that." I glance over my shoulder, confused on why she would say something like that. The buxom beauty slipped on her bra, my eyes followed her hands as she slipped on the lingerie over her chest, she made sure her breast fit securely into each cup. I almost forgot she was talking while she did this,
"You toke quite a lethal blow, but somehow your body recovered over one night." I raised an eyebrow and responded,
"But recover from what?" I was confused and didn't understand a word she was saying, if anything she was speaking in another foreign language. She frowned and fixed her bra straps, I simply waited for her to respond.
"Your body was weak, but I realized all you needed was a little magic touch to bring you back." Did she just say magic? Was this some twisted anime?! I couldn't believe she said those words so nonchalantly, as if she used that term on a regular basis.
"And besides…I need you." My jaw dropped, 'Did she really just say that!' I could've sworn my ears were playing tricks on me, 'why would a beautiful, independent, gentle woman like Rias need me!?' she was still giving me that happy smile, while I tried tirelessly to warp my head around my reality. The lady turned around, she toke her long, endless flowing crimson hair and tossed it over her shoulder, she glanced at me, as if she needed my help. I noticed that the piece that was supposed to connect both parts of the bra was unstrapped.
"Can you help me with this." I blushed, 'No, I-I can't! That's not what a young should do! I don't think it's best for a boy like me to do that!' I gulp and snapped my head back to the floor, locking my gaze onto a toy, I shut my eyes and stammered yet again,
"I don't know if I should be doing that." There's a pause before I hear an very nice sound, I turn around and saw Rias laughing, she was just chuckling to herself as she watched me with kind eyes. With sigh she stopped her laughing,
"You're such an gentlemen Ichika, I'm allowing you to help me. Please, it would unethical for a woman such as myself, to go out there in public and not wear a bra."
"I'm still a teenager, and you know how…strange the human body can get right?" My face went flustered, I slapped a palm to my face as I made my decision. I slowly got up and walked over to the woman, she faced the door while I went to work fixing the bra. While we fell into an uneasy silence the question on 'why am I naked' was running through my mind. Gingerly I tapped her elbow to get her attention.
"Yes?" I gulp, 'her voice sounds so professional'
"If its okay with you miss-"
"Please stop with the formalities Ichika. Just call me Rias." I'm thrown off by this, I test the words out on my tongue,
"O-ok…Rias. Um, why am I naked exactly? And why are you naked as well?" The girl pinched the bridge of her nose and sighed deeply, I clipped a strap in.
"I already told you. Those wounds couldn't heal on their own, so I held you close and used my magic." Whatever universe this lady was living in, I decided to believe in it for a change. 'Seems like magic actually exist.' I'll play her little game for now.
"It only works if we're undressed." My jaw dropped. ' No way in hell could this be real!' I whisper quietly,
"Pinch me, I must be dreaming." A feel a sharp jolt of pain down towards my waist just as I finished clipping her bra. Suddenly I realized, 'Her parts touched mine…Oh my god did I just have-"
"No this is not a dream. And no, we didn't have sex. I'm still a virgin." She chuckled as I jump up in fright. 'Could she read my mind? How the hell did she know what I was thinking?!' My face glows red as I turn my head and looked at her perplexed gaze,
"Oh, that's great. I'm glad…I don't know what I would do with myself If I had sex. Probably cry?" I chuckle softly as Rias chuckles alongside me. I turn away from her and scowled, 'My sister's gonna kill me! Matter fact, Houki's gonna kill me. When she finds out about this kendo training is going to be hell!' I chided myself as I called this moment stupid suddenly delicate fingers cupped my chin.
"Now what's with that face?" It was Rias, her wonderful voice snapping me out of my own universe. She turns my head and now we're mere inches away from each other. I could see her pink lips and aqua eyes, my face was melting. I wanted to reach across and smash my lips against hers, but that would unethical. So I merely gulp and lick my lips,
"You should be happy. This world is filled with beautiful things." I wanted to desperately say, 'Things like you.' But I didn't have courage to do so. She rubbed her thumb across my cheek as her finger danced across my lips and chin. My mind remembered one of the first things she said,
"Wait a minute. I have something to ask you." She smiles as she plays with my hair,
"What is it my humble servant?" My eyebrows twitch,
"You said you were a…devil?" she chuckled and closed her eyes,
"Yes I did. That's because I am one." Her eyes flutter open, almost stopping my heartbeat. A sweat drop builds on my cheek as her index finger was gently pressed to my lips.
"I also said that I'm your master." I gulp, 'So I'm like her slave or something!' I couldn't protest, Rias had me under a trance of some kind. Maybe this was the magic she was talking about? Or was it just her womanly charms? Her lips twitch into an kinky smile,
"I like the name Ichika. I like the way the words dance on your tongue when you say it slowly. You know just for that I'll let you keep it. Ichika Orimura." The way her sexy voice said my name, I could've died of a heart attack right there. I will never forget that.
After I escaped the clutches of her trance, I grabbed my uniform and ran for the bathroom. But before I exited my room I stopped and toke a nice long glance towards Rias, feeling incredibly awkward for asking her this question I fidget and shift from foot to foot. The older woman looked at me confused, sighing deeply I asked,
"Do you… Want to…take a shower first?" I blush again as my heartbeat increases in tempo. I don't make eye contact with her because I felt too embarrassed to look into her eyes. She slowly walks up to me and says,
"Thank you. I won't take long Ichika." I could've sworn she said, "So gentle. "under her breath. But before I said anything else she was out the door. While she was gone I planted my ass on the end of my bed and toke my time piecing together facts.
"Okay, so all those dreams…they were real." I sigh, that means that Yume actually existed. I snorted, that girl-no woman was a complete and utter bitch. So what would you call her? She had black bird wings and immense power. I ran my hand through my hair as I released a sigh, and so for the next couple minutes I just sat there and stared at the floorboards. When I heard my door creak open my eyes snapped right to the door, slightly terrified of who could be opening it. 'Dear god it better not be my sister!' It wasn't, just Rias. I released a sigh of relief as she entered my room, her uniform fitting her curves and angles perfectly. She noticed my relieved expression and smiled,
"Expecting someone else?" I laugh and gave the buxom girl a smile,
"Yeah I was. If my sister caught you she would've killed me." Rias laughed, but her laugh ended abruptly as she looked at me with a frown,
"So you you're currently living by yourself?" I nod my head and slowly stood up to my full height. I was just a couple inches above Rias, for a woman she was rather tall. I gather my things and and made my way to the door,
"Yeah, my sister's out doing her job. God knows when she'll be coming back." I slip past Rias and headed towards the bathroom shower. After going through my regular morning routines me and Rias headed downstairs and ate breakfast. I looked at my watch, 'I got time.' Houki's probably wasn't at the curb just yet, so I flicked on the stove and decided to make some eggs. My sister said that was an excellent cook, so giving my guess hospitality I offered,
"Excuse me Rias?" she plots herself in a seat and gives me a look,
"Yes?" I start grabbing the eggs out the refrigerator and started getting all my necessary tools. Giving all my attention to the task at hand I ask her-
"Do you want any eggs?" She smiles, it was nice and sweet. My heart thumped loudly in my chest.
"Yes I would like that." Her earnest voice was all I needed. I went to work the cracking eggs into the pots, I sat a pan on the stove surface, of course adding some oil to it. Minutes passed as I put the last touches on the my latest creation, instead of giving her eggs and strayed off the path and made an omelet. This took some time, but I still managed to finish it with time to spare. I made a plate for just the two of us, before I even ate my food I eyeballed Rias, waiting for her to take her first bite. The anticipation in the air was thick, she took her knife, and then slowly she cut a decently sized piece. Stabbed it with her fork and raised it to her mouth, I was in suspense as she popped the piece into her mouth. The lady chewed slowly, probably savoring each bite. Well I hoped. Then her face glowed, a smile gracing my presence. My lips grew into a smile as well; she looked satisfied and truly enjoyed herself.
"This is amazing! I've never had something like this!" I blushed, I started eating my omelet as I watch from the corner of my eye Rias eating her food at an unnatural pace. I smiled, 'Glad she liked it.' We finished our food and headed out for school. Rias was talking about how she enjoyed the taste and flavor, I'll admit that I tuned her out. My mind was too preoccupied on how to make an excuse for Houki, 'Either way she's gonna hit me.' Me and Rias soon came to the street where I usually met Houki, my eyes automatically spot her towards the end of the sidewalk. Completely oblivious to us, which was a good sign. Until she turned her head, 'God damnit! She just had to turn!' I give the Houki a half assed grin, she glares daggers towards me, clearly noticing Rias. Once we make it to Houki, she looks at me with an eyebrow raised. Her eyes darting from me to Rias, like the dumbass I am I rub my head and chuckled like an idot. Houki then smiles towards Rias and she smiles back,
"Hello, are you a friend of Ichika's?" questioned Rias,
"Yes I am. My name is Houki Shinonono." The two smile at each other, this whole scene was unsettling me and was putting me of kilter.
"Nice to meet you Houki, I'm Rias Gremory." Houki's jaw dropped, she clearly only heard about the rumors and stories, I don't think she actually met Rias in person before. Her face lights up with joy and awe,
"It's a pleasure to meet you Rias Gremory. Well, in person no doubt." The two share a laugh, while I kept my head down and stared straight ahead. The two engaged in small talk while I had time to myself, suddenly Houki pulls me close and whispers in my ear,
"Why the hell is Rias Gremory walking to school with you?" Her ugly frown and furrowed eyebrows scared me. A stream of sweat came running down my cheek. I nervously laughed and whispered as low as I could,
"Please don't get mad. She was the one who came into my house, I had nothing to do with it." Houki gasped,
"What is she doing in your house!" she whispered/screamed. We stopped, Rias gave us a oblivious look, we reentered our silent conversation again.
"Don't ask me! I really don't know! Are you still mad at me?" Houki gives me a 'No shit I'm still mad look.'
"Yes I'm still mad at you!" Houki gave me a quick flick to the head,
"Ow." She smiles in triumph and I'm left with a nasty knot on my head. I pout and rubbed the spot where my kendo teacher knocked me. We soon made it to the bridge; this is was where Issei would usually show up with us. He came running from out of no where and almost bumped into me,
"Hey Ichika! How's it going?" I smile and greeted my friend with a pat on the shoulder,
"Just fine and dandy Issei." Suddenly I'm pulled down by the collar towards Issei, seems like he's got something to say as well.
"What the fuck man!? Why the hell is Rias Germory walking with us to school?" I sigh, I really didn't want to explain myself to this man. Knowing how perverted he can get, he'll take this way out of proportion.
"She decided to walk with me today. She offered, not me." His jaw dropped to the floor, I couldn't resist but I gave him a smug grin. His lips twitched into frown,
"How the hell did you do it!? She's like the hottest chick in the school! And now its like she's got you warped around her finger!" I shrug my shoulders,
"I really don't know." Issei snorts,
"Bullshit." We laugh and enjoyed the joke we both shared. Rias didn't pay much attention to Issei, and he didn't pay much attention to her. 'Which was strange. Issei's the type of person who would acknowledge someone. But I don't even think he actually looked at her.' Issei preferred to talk to me, 'Which is fine. Just that that kinda surprised me.' We made it to the school and entered the main building, Houki said good bye to me and Issei and headed off towards her class. Issei whispered in my ear,
"I like Houki. Do you think she even notices me?" I give him a serious look,
"Issei, if you change that perverted side of yours and spend some time with Houki, she'll notice you. But just be prepared to get screamed at or punched." Issei smiles,
"Okay. I'll take you up on that Ichika. I'll meet upstairs." And with a pat on the shoulder he headed to our class. Rias smiled and touched my shoulder, jolting me out of my stare. She had nice smile that warmed my heart,
"You seem to pretty famous around here Ichika." I snort and nodded my head no.
"I doubt that. I just really like my friends, that's all." Rias's smile faded into a straight faced expression,
"Do you think I'm a friend?" I'm shocked to hear that, I gulp and gave her a straight faced look in return.
"Yes I do. You're very nice Rias, I just hope you think of me as a friend." I see her blush, 'Wait did I just make Rias Gremory blush!' The buxom woman looked at her watch and then to me,
"That's polite of you Ichika. When school ends I'll send someone over to fetch you okay." I nod my head and my cheeks turned pink, 'Who could she possibly be sending?'
"Fetch me?"
"That's right. I'll talk to you after school." And with that said she walked away. Leaving me in the dust and leaving me very confused.
"Women." I muttered and walked off to my class.
The final bell of the day rang throughout the school, I rested my chin on my hand and stared at the desk in front of me. Supposedly, Cecilia Alcott, a girl from Britain sat there. She was rather small and had blonde hair, but the thing I've noticed about her is that she's bashful and full of herself. I really didn't like her, I yawned, this last period really drained the life out of me.
"Whoever Rias sent to 'fetch' me is sure taking their damn time." I sighed; suddenly the entire room was filled up with oohs and awes, clearly coming from the dumbstruck fan girls who were drooling over the man that entered my class. He had nice handsome features, blues eyes and blonde hair. I whispered,
"Kiba Yuuto? What's he doing here?" All the girls in the room chanted his name, I couldn't resist the urge to roll my eyes. Each and every girl in my class swarms Kiba, crowding around him as if he was a god. I do see him as handsome but not crazy handsome. This was just crazy, a rip my gaze away from the helpless girls and stared out the window.
"Ah, there you are." I turn around, Kiba Yuuto was walking up to my desk. With the raise of an eyebrow I try to act respectful. But I refused to make eye contact with him,
"Hello? Ichika Orimura?" I turn, I decided to play dumb and resisted the temptation to give him a sarcastic comment.
"Yes?"
"Good. I was sent here to retrieve you, Rias Gremory sent me." Now he's officially piqued my interest, I look at him with a shocked expression.
"Wait is this the fetching?" Kiba ignored my comment,
"Would you kindly come with me?" I hear bickering from the girls around him. I hear things like, "What's Kiba doing with that boy?" or "I heard he hangs out with Issei." Or "He's kinda cute." I get up and quietly accompanied Kiba, and with that we walked out the classroom. Kiba directed me to a building that was by itself towards the back of the school, the afternoon light was taking its toll. Most of the students were home by now. We walked through a door and stood in the most dimly lit room I've ever seen. It had a solemn feel and atmosphere, candles were the only source of light, that and the afternoon sun. I saw a girl, no, the girl from last week seating on a couch, she looked bored out of her mind. 'I don't blame her.'
"Where are we? Wait…I've seen that girl before." Kiba smiles,
"Koneko Toujou is a first year. And is a valiant member of the Occult Research Club." I glare at him then looked at the girl. She was eating a pastry of some kind very slowly,
"Yeah, she's the one who wore that devil costume." Konkeo flipped out, she jumped up and hurled the pastry at my head, knocking me off my feet and onto the floor.
BANG!
I rub my head, trying to sooth the pain.
"Damn that hurt." I whispered. I look at the girl who threw the snack at my head, her placid expression still hasn't changed. After regaining her composure she sat back down and fiddled with her thumbs, I hissed and jumped back onto my feet. Suddenly I hear the distinct sound of a shower, I turn towards the sound, there in front of me was a bathroom, but with a translucent glass sliding door. I raised an eyebrow,
"A club house with a shower? That's pretty neat." But my eyes notice a black female silhouette within the shower, my eyes dilate. 'Oh my god, There's someone actually in there!' I gulp, I then tapped Kiba's shoulder,
"Who's in there?" He chuckled, I merely gave him a dirty look,
"Oh would you like to know." I don't understand at first but my brain clicks together the puzzle. Finally realizing I blushed horribly. My eyes don't linger on the shower, so to preoccupy my eyes, I stare at the room's décor. I'll admit that the place was very fancy but had a strange feel that I didn't like.
"Your clothes are ready miss president." A very gentle voice shakes me out of my analysis of the room, my eyes snapped to a woman who seemed to just pop out of the shadows.
"Thank you Akeno." I knew that voice,' so Rias was taking a shower? .'
"Oh finally, its you." My head turns towards the owner of the gentle voice, and boy was she a sight. She was an exact double of Rias. Not exactly but her beauty and figure matched hers to the fullest. My heart beat was thumping in my chest, my ears were burning and my cheeks were glowing with blush. My mouth hung open as I forgot to speak, this woman was beautiful, just as beautiful as Rias. She was a very nice looking buxom woman, with long black raven hair and violet eyes and creamy colored skin. Her eyes were wonderful, so gentle, so pure. Her hair was being tied in a long ponytail, reaching all the way down to her legs with two antennae sticking out from the top and sloping backwards, with an orange ribbon keeping it in place.
"I almost didn't see you there…" she strolled up to me and chuckled. My heart was thumbing again, this time louder. I gulp,
"You're the new guy huh? Nice to meet you." She bows respectfully and I merely scratched my cheek with a finger and blushed. She stands back up to her full height,
"There's nothing to worry about. Everyone here is super nice, I'm Akeno, Vice President of the Occult Research Club." She finished off with a laugh that made my heart flutter, I coughed and retained my lost composure. I bowed respectfully,
"My name is Ichika Orimura. It's wonderful to meet you Akeno." I blush, she gave me chuckle as I rubbed my head.
"I promise you, I'm not usually this awkward, it's just nice to meet another person. And you seem…friendly." I notice the dusting of her cheeks and smiled,
"Thank you." I nod my head,
"Yeah, no problem." Rias exited the shower room dressed in her uniform. The smell of roses permeated the air, I couldn't resist the urge to smell the scent. It filled my nostrils and left a wonderful impression, Rias wiped off some excess water off her wonderful crimson hair.
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting. It's terribly rude and I apologize, it just that I've had a VERY stressful day and I needed a refresher." I wave it off and laughed,
"Don't worry. I'm actually glad that I'm not doing kendo training." We shared a laugh together as if we were true friends. My heart was going on a wild goose chase, but I managed to calm myself down and relaxed. She smiled,
"Well now that you've arrived we can officially accept you into the Occult Research Club." I wasn't expecteding a applause but I got one anyways,
"Thanks but-'
"You should know, that name is only a front. People need to suspect that this is some sort of hobby." I nod my head, Rias's form was a sign of leaders.
"So what is it then?" she turned towards me and peered deep into soul,
"Well since you ask I'll be frank with you. I'm not the only devil here Ichika." I gasp, my palms are becoming clammy and I'm starting to become nervous. My eyes slowly skim through the people seating around me,
"Wait, so you're say that everyone here is a devil!" she nods her head,
"And the man that attacked you the other day was something else. A fallen angel." An angel? What Is this a bible entry? This is crazy,
"Some say that we're the same, but it's not true. They want to serve god, but their evil ideals and emotions sent them to the underworld." I don't have anything to say but,
"Holyshit."
"The confusion is understandable because they too walk the earth misguiding humans. They want to please god and wipe us devils out and gain supremacy over our realm. You call it hell." My eyes dilated, this can't be true! If I learned anything from school hell was evil, hell was damnation, hell was…BAD! And now I'm on their side?
"And of course there's the easily recognizable angels who are sent down from god to destroy us. So we're basically defending ourselves from both fronts. I run my hand through my hair as I try to warp my head around these terms, no, no I can't be one of them! I snapped, I raised my head up, grit my teeth and hissed at Rias.
"So…So does that mean I'm evil? Does that mean I'm on the side of eternal damnation and suffering!" Everyone looked at me wide eyed, they should be! I got up and walked over to Rias, I loomed over her and looked deep into her eyes. She was frowning at me,
"Rias, does this mean that... I'm evil?" she looked at me differently now, it toke a while, but she made a decision.
"It depends, Ichika. Are you a bad person?" I clenched my fist and stared back into her eyes, I stared at her with fury and passion, I huffed,
"No. No I'm not an evil person Rias, not at all." She gives me a genuine smile then sent my pulse sky rocketing,
"Then keep acting the way you are. Don't change." I breathe, dipped my head down and raised it back up to meet her eyes.
"Okay. I'm sorry…It's just…" Rias touched my cheek,
"It okay Ichika, I could tell from the way you act that you're a good person. Just because you're a devil doesn't mean you have to be evil." I smiled.
"Thank you, Rias." She closed her eyes,
"Not a problem." I took my seat and intertwined my fingers together, Rias continued with the lecture.
"Now, remember Yume?" My eyes dilate yet again, I gulped,
"Yeah I do. That bitch killed me in my dream." She threw a picture of me and Yume onto the table, it was of me and her talking together on that fateful day,
"She was real Ichika. Very real indeed." My mouth opens wide as I grabbed the picture, then looked up at new my president in shock.
"I like this picture of you two. You remember it don't you?" I nod my head, my lips were straight because I had nothing to say,
"The girl you went out with for a day Ichika was also an fallen angel." I gulp,
"She's made up of the same energy like that guy who attacked you yesterday." I protest,
"This can't be right!"
"It is. Yume's prime objective was to kill you, but she needed some time to sense something within you. Something that was dangerous or threatening, maybe even terrifying." I was applauded to hear this,
"Once it was verified, you were stabbed through the middle… with a spear of light."
I remembered the shit she was blabbering about and when it hit me,
"She did say that I had some sort of…sacred gear?" Everyone's heads turned towards me, even Rias got up and stared at me,
"Yes, you have the sacred gear."
"Basically it's a very intense and unique power that's found in a rare few." Said Akeno. My eyes dance from person to person,
"In fact the only people I know who have possessed this were historical figures. So you're kinda a big deal around here." She smiled, while I glared.
"The thing is, this power is so unique and uncontrollable that the few people who have it become a threat to others and the underworld."Rias said. I furrowed my brows,
"I'll use my gear to protect my friends, nothing more nothing less!" I stood up and declared myself to the world. But then I realized,
"Well whatever it is." Rias walked over to me,
"That's very noble and selfless of you Ichika. Now, if you please, lift up your right hand." I did what she said,
"Now close your eyes and think of the part of your body that is strongest. Then focus hard on that strength." I close my eyes and focused all my energy into my hand, I didn't know what the energy was, but I thought of all the things I did with my right hand. I punched, blocked, slashed, wrote, grabbed and other countless things with this hand. Suddenly I hear a clicking sound and a quick flash of light, my eyes snap open and I immediately look at my right arm. There was a blue, yellow and white metallic bracelet on my wrist, kind of like a watch but different. Everyone in the entire room gaped in awe, my eyes observed and analyzed the device as I touched curiously, wondering what it might feel like. Smooth metallic, the metal was oddly cold, Rias kneeled down and smiled,
"Didn't expect to see so suddenly." She looked up and said,
"I'm impressed." My lips are slightly parted but through eye contact I exchanged a 'thank you.' Her eyes left mine and returned to the device on my arm, her lips tightened in confusion as she observed my arm .
"Hmmm. This might be a rare sacred gear, one that I've never seen or heard of before." She waved her hand towards Akeno, the girl got up and walked over as well, the two looked at my arm as if it was a hard problem in math. They whispered conclusions back and forth to one another, I looked them and waited in anticipation 'What could they be talking about?' I nervously coughed to get their attention, the two girls snapped their gazes towards me, but Akeno was too busy looking at my arm.
"This sacred gear looks different. Very different I might add." Akeno cupped her chin and glared at me, Rias put her hands on her hips and smirked,
"Akeno's an expert when it comes to magic, and for her to say something like that, that means only one thing." I gulp, 'Dear god please not be bad!, I feel a jolt or ping in my head, almost if someone flicked me.
"This is a new sacred gear. A very rare and unique opportunity is upon us." Lectured Rias, Akeno jumped up and cheered,
"What she's trying to say is that with any new sacred gear, the owner gets to first hand name it" She cheers, while Koneko and Kiba look at me wide eyed. Rias walks over to me and wags a finger in my face, my eyes follow the finger.
"Ichika, please pick a name for the gear. Please keep in mind that as if this moment...you're making history." I gulp, 'No way! I'm making history!' Suddenly another wave of images pop into my head and what seems to be a name keeps rambling on over and over, like a catchy tone that gets stuck in your head. My head pained as I close my eyes, the voice grows louder and I soon realize, 'It's my voice!' My voice keeps repeating the word Byakushiki over and over again, images of an flying robot suit popped into my mind. It's fuzzy but I can see the colors and the awesome style of the armor, 'That was the suit from my dream!' I open my eyes suddenly, everyone's eyes were on me, they looked at me with worried expressions,
"Are you alright Ichika?" asked the Casanova named Kiba. I snapped a smile to my face and waved it off,
"Yeah...yeah, I'm fine." There's a pause of heavy silence. I drop my eyes to my arm, sucking in a deep breath I came to my decision. All the ideas I had were tacky and bland so I went with that word/name that was rattling in my head. With confidence and conviction and raised my head up and shouted,
"Byakushiki!... That will be its name, Byakushiki Setsura!" The tension in the air was so thick you could cut straight through it with a knife. A sweat drop grew in size on my cheek, the air was void of noise,
"I like that name." My eyes locked onto Rias, 'She liked it!' Akeno walked up to me and gave me a kinky smile,
"I think it's kinda hot." I raised an eyebrow and blushed, the girl merely chuckled and sat down beside me. Soon Kiba and Koneko's lips twitched into smiles,
"I like it!" declared Kiba,
"Whatever." deadpanned Koneko. I could see right through her placid expression, with that I smiled. Rias walked over to me and looked towards her fellow club members,
"Then its settled! Form this day forward, whoever posses this special sacred gear, will affirm it by its true name. Byakushiki!" With that said the club members applauded softly. Akeno snatched my wrist in her hand and started touching my metallic sacred gear.
"Oh I can't wait to find out what it does!" She rubbed my arm. Rias smiled,
"Now, now Akeno, Ichika's got an assignment to do." My eyes snapped to hers, 'What's she talking about!' But I merely said,
"What!?"
"Oh fine!" Akeno pouted like a child, while I looked at Rias with a stupid expression she guided me over to a wide table, on it was a huge stack of papers, very familiar papers too. On each piece of paper was the same Japanese phrase that I say on the filer Koneko gave me, 'Your wish will be granted.' I scowled. But it turned into a look of confusion as I pointed to the stacks,
"What's up with all the papers." Rias stood beside me and threw a huge white fabric bag towards me, I catch it on instinct.
"Listen closely Ichika. The way this works is that we grant power to humans for a price with both agree on and seal it with a pact. People use to draw magic circles to summon us, but that became too complicated." I raised my index finger as I though up a example,
"Like a pentagram?" Rias nodded her head,
"Exactly. But you can just imagine how complicated that can get, and besides, we like to be discreet about these things. Now we do house calls and personal deliveries." I suppress a laugh, it was quiet and small,
"So we're like...fast food deliver now?" Rias glared at that, which in turn shut me up. I gulp and started to pack the stacks of fliers into the bag, 'Thank the lord I have a bike! This would be a monster to carry!' Rias glare turned into a smile as she watched me pack,
"Ordinarily we would have a messenger demon do the run, but as my new servant, I believe it will benefit you in knowing what goes into this job." I sigh, suddenly I hear a slight puff of air hit my left ear, I froze, Rias was the only one on my left side. My heart was thumbing again, I hear her whisper,
"If you do well you may soon get some servants of your own that will help in any way you like." Her tone was sexy and kinky, my teenage mind started to play perverted scenes, my cheeks glowed red. I shook my head and looked at Rias,
"I'll just stick to being your servant for now." I gulped, Rias smile grew into something that was scarring me, she leaned in and invaded my personal space, my face flushed,
"Loyal. I like that." She licked her lips and I almost freaked out. With a abrupt wave I ran towards the door with my hug and oversized bag,
"Yeah I'll just be on my way. I'll be back soon!" I shut the door tight and ran for my bicycle. It was already getting dark so I hopped onto my bike and took off, my mission quite clear.
Two hours later
I returned from my oh so exhausting trip. My arms were sore from carrying the bag but I didn't really pay attention, for some reason I just depleted of energy. I announced to Rias that I came back.
"I finished my deliveries Rias. Anything else for today?" The lady turned around, my eyes bulged from their sockets, 'She took another shower!' Rias was in nothing but a white towel, I could easily see he nipples through the fabric, being respectful I turned around instantly.
"SORRY! I DIDN'T KNOW-"
"It's alright Ichika. I'm not fully naked! You can look." I shake my head,
"There's now difference. You're still naked and it's rude to stare." Rias chuckled,
"Why are you such a gentlemen? Most boys would die to see my like this, but you always act respectful. I truly like that about you Ichika." I blush and muttered a,
"Thank you." Rias shuffled around from what I can hear,
"Nicely done Ichika, Now I only have one more order for tonight. Looks like Kiba's double booked today,he's been given two summons request..." I look at the blonde handsome Casanova young man on the couch, his body docile as ever, he was enjoying a popsicle alongside Koneko in peace.
"Oh okay?"
"Take one of them and get some practice." Kiba bows,
"I'd highly appreciate that Ichika." His voice was a little to friendly for my taste, a sweat drop grew on my cheek as I bowed back,
"I'll do it." Rias smiled, a question was nagging at the back of my mind so I ask,
"So I'm actually making a pact?" She guided me to the main room, Akeno was standing in the middle. She lifted up her arms and stretched out to her sides, she titled her head back and a red glow was emitting from her feet. She created the symbol on the papers as before, the strange cress that I've been seeing. My mouth dropped, 'No way, This is awesome!'
"This is a transportation circle. Hold out your right hand if you mind." I do as she says,
"Okay...?" I winced,
"Please tell me it's not gonna hurt?" She lifted her index finger, at the tip of her finger a red glow was coming out, like a laser pointer you get from the dollar store or something. She traced a pattern on my palm and it stuck to my skin like a tattoo. The pattern glow intensely as it infused itself onto my skin, this whole thing was painless of course. I look at my hand in awe,
"This is a seal, it serves as proof that you are a part of the house of Gremory. When you get to the clients location don't panic. Just do exactly what I told you." I gulped audibly, Rias gave me a smile that sent my heart racing,
"Think you're ready for this?" I look at the glowing circle Akeno created, my face showing signs of worry ad fear. I feel a gentle touch on my shoulder,
"Don't worry, remember what I said and it will go smoothly." Rias gave me a reassuring smile, I gave her a half ass one in return,
"I'm as ready as I'll ever be." I meekly muttered. I straightened my back and walked into the glowing circle,
"That's spirit Ichika, make me proud!" Akeno exited the circle and I entered, I shut my eyes tight and relaxed my body. My skin was being prickled by something, my clothes started levitating, I figured that the circle's energy was intensifying. My entire body was vibrating and I feet were starting to lift off the ground until everything vanished. I peeked out of my left eye, looked down at me feet. 'I'm still here!' I opened both my eyes and sighed,
" Was it me? I really don't what I did wrong." Everyone was frowning, besides Akeno, she had a smile on her face,
"Whoops." she joked, I noticed Rias was face palming and I started sulking. My face dripping into a pouty face,
"I'm a failure." Rias face changed instantly to surprised,
"No, no,no, It wasn't you it's just something within you." I raised an eyebrow,
"So, how the heck am I suppose to get there?" She smiled and pointed towards the door, I followed her finger and realized what she meant,
"You've got to be shiting me." I whispered, with a loud groan I marched out the door agitated and pissed off. I pedal my way to the address displayed on the device given to me by Rias, I sighed and shouted to the sky,
"THIS. SUCKS!" I chided myself over and over again that I didn't execute the transportation. All the way there I had a nasty scowl plastered on my face,
"This is bullshit, no one's ever going to take me seriously!" I sighed and skidded to a halt in front of the address. 'This isn't gonna go well.' I gulped, swung my legs over my bike and made my way to the top of the stairs. My palms were getting clammy as I marched up the stairs, while I made my ascent I was debating wither or not if this was a good idea. Plotting myself right in front of the white door to bore the location's apartment number I gulped, my heart was beating erratically in my chest, my hand kept clenching and unclenching over and over again. I was sweating bullets as I looked at the deadpan door, feeling ill prepared I started pacing back and forth, trying desperately to rid myself of these nerves.
"Alright I got this, just...remember what Rias said." After a couple seconds of pacing I sighed deeply, then stood in front of the door. I hesitantly balled my fist and timidly raised my hand, then gingerly I gave the door a gentle tap. 'To late to turn back now.' My arm dropped to my side as I wait for a response or the opening of the door. Nothing. I raised an eyebrow, with a little more confidence this time I raised balled up right hand and knocked. 'Is he even here?' Rias left on key piece of information, 'But I wonder if it's a he anyways.' I didn't know the clients name. There's a long pause before I hear footsteps coming from inside, then followed by the distinct sound of the tumblers being unlocked. I froze, the door creaked open, leaving a little gap so I could see the person who answered.
But I didn't see anyone. Confused, I looked to my left and to my right, cautiously I pushed the door open with my fingertips and entered. The sight I was greeted to was eerie, the entire house was dimly lit, just enough that I didn't require my night vision. But still dark enough to where I couldn't see. All throughout the apartment accustomed for two were candles, they were put in certain stands all through the house. I looked around, the apartment looked like another apartment. A bathroom, kitchen, livingroom, and two bedrooms. Suddenly my mind was thinking about imaginable things, 'Who really lives here?' I take a cautious step forward, 'Could this guy be a murder? or worse...is he a rapist!?' I gulped, suddenly I hear a voice,
"Hello Kiba. How nice of you to drop by." I literally jumped at the voice, snapped my eyes to a very dark spot in the living room. I match was lit, but I couldn't see a face, just the dark outline of the a table underneath the match.
"I was expect you to come Kiba." My eyes dilate, 'It's a woman!' The hand that was holding reached over the match lit a couple candles, and every time one was illuminated my eyes grew big. They were revealing the person on the table, the lady lit the last candle and blew the match out. She then posed for me and that's when we both fully saw each other. My jaw dropped to the floor as my body went stock still, her face mirrored mine and we fell into a staring contest. Lying down in front of me, posing in an inappropriate position, wearing nothing more than skimpy black lingerie and an long black robe was one of my friends from school, Sarashiki Tatenashi. This one scene alone was burned into my retinas, we gapped at each other for what seemed like an eternity. None of us wanted to break the awkward bubble of confusion, I was making sounds of surprise like "uh" or "um'. My body screamed for me to run but my brain kept telling me to stay and finish the job.
Suddenly Sarashiki snapped out of her trance, grabbed the nearest solid object, which was a thick book, and hurled it at my forehead. I saw the book coming and I made contact with my head. Thus knocking me to ground and giving me a knot, the girl shouted at the top of her lungs.
"GET OUT OF HERE ICHIKA!" I stumbled to my feet and ran for the door, Sarashiki got another book and threw it at my head, luckily I ducked and leaped out the door. Landing, I shut the door and stood as far back as I could. I could hear another object hit the door,
"DON'T YOU EVER COME IN HERE ICHIKA ORIMURA!" I breathed deeply, trying very hard to clam down my erratic heartbeat. After a couple of seconds my breath was back to normal and the heart beat in my ears was gone. The air went very quiet, my ears registered the sound of weeping, curious I kneeled down and crawled up to the door. I was right, Sarashiki was crying. I just couldn't believe that I actually made her cry, I swallowed the lump in my throat, my eyes shifted from left to right, I was picking my next words very carefully, I didn't want to upset her anymore.
"Sarashiki...I'm sorry...I didn't know. Kiba was double booked today, so he asked me to take his place." I couldn't hear her weeping so I assumed she was paying attention to what I had to say. I don't know why, but tears were pricking my eyes, I couldn't-no I didn't want to go back to Rias empty handed. So playing my last trump card, I begged for Sarashiki to open up,
"Sarashiki please, just let me in! I'll do anything!" I sounded so pathetic, but I had to do something. Sarashiki yanked the door open, I looked up at the angered woman with owl eyes,
"FINE! But you have to give me those amazing massages Houki brags about." She slammed the door shut, I wiped the tear away from my eye. I sat there for a couple of minutes and fiddled with my fingers, looked at the for a second and stood up to my feet. I opened the door slowly, the apartment was still dark but I could clearly see Sarashiki lying on her chest on top of a table. She turned her head and glared at me, I timidly walked over to her side, I looked at my hands and flexed my fingers. Then my eyes started to travel to Sarashiki's body, I could see her oiled light skinned legs, her black laced lingerie panties and her black robe. My face turned pink, 'Should I really touch her body while she's wearing that?!' Sarashiki shouted at my prolonged stare,
"GET ON WITH IT!" I snapped my gaze away,
"Yes-yes of course." Gingerly, I moved my hand to her skin, my body breaking out in a cold sweat, when my fingers touched her skin my sense became hyperaware of the fairness of her skin. My fingers grazed up her leg and I glided them to her shoulder. I let my hands do the work, furrowing my brows in concentration I found a tight spot and paid close attention to that particular spot. My fingers worked in slow circles on her shoulder, I could hear an involuntary moan escape her lips. Realizing that I'm on the right track, I spend a good couple minutes on the tight muscle, then my fingers hovered to her left shoulder, I searched for a spot. Once I finally found it I went to work, circle after circle after circle. I could hear Sarashiki moan in pleasure, thus causing me to think about perverted fantasies. I shake my head and got rid of those thoughts immediately, curious I ask,
"So...uh, are you still mad at me?" It takes a while for her to respond but I got one nonetheless,
"Maybe." I her little singsong voice, I chuckled. Sarashiki's the type of person who rarely gets mad.
"I very sorry about that." Sarashiki releases another moan before responding,
"Its...Alright." My fingers glide down to her lower back, I went to work massaging her sides. This time going real slow, Sarashiki gasped.
"Right there...Ichika." I smile, my face contorts into confusion.
"If you don't mind me asking..." she looks at me perplexed,
"Yes?"
"Why would you summon a demon?" I really was curious to find out, Sarashiki's smile turned into a glare, putting me off kilter.
"Isn't obvious Ichika?" I shake my head,
"Uh... I...I was trying to seduce Kiba." My jaw dropped, Sarashiki get out of her laying position and looked at me with a very worried and pleading look.
"Please...don't tell anyone about this. I don't know-" I raised my hand and cut off,
"No need to worry Sarashiki. Your secret's safe with me." I give the worried girl a reassuring smile. Her face lights up with joy, suddenly I find myself being smothered to death by her breast.
"Thank, Thank, Thank you Ichika!" I manage to say,
"MMMMM!"
Couple minutes later,
I leaned up against the corner pole tired and drained, 'I still didn't make the pact.' For the last couple minutes I was giving a free massage to my friend. I'll though, I was distracted. Defeated and bored out of my mind, I grabbed m bike and trailed down the street.
"That was so...unexpected." My head was dipped down in shame, I pulled my bike down a few streets. Until I felt a presence, a very familiar presence as well. The hairs on my entire body stand up, a sweat drop build on my cheek as I turned around. I glared down the desolate street and saw a black silhouette advancing towards me, my eyes dilate.
"Is it that guy from before?" I try not to panic, but fear has overwhelmed my heart. I realized my hands were shaking, I looked at my right hand, grabbed it and tried to hold it still.
'It's my ADHD kicking in again.' My breath is heavy and deep, The silhouette decided to talk,
"What a uncanny surprise. You're not what I expected but I know your the one I have to find." It was feminine voice, and she finally stepped into the light. It was a very dark woman with long purple hair that covered her right eye. She was wearing a nice business outfit and wicked 6 inch heels. I stepped back, my teeth were clenched I was debating if I should run.
"My name is Carenwaner and I was sent here to destroy you." I dropped my bike and shouted at the strange lady,
"WHAT'S GOING ON HERE!" She jabbed at finger towards me,
"Why are you still alive!?..." Suddenly black ebony wings sprouted from her back. My eyes dilated,
"A fallen angel!?" A shower of black feather came falling from the sky, feeling pissed off I slide my feet into an fighting taught to me by Houki. My entire face was twitching with anxiety and anger, with a hint of fear to boot.
"I thought she already taken care of this!" screamed the fallen angel. In her hands materialized a yellow spear, the same one the guy from the other day had. She pulled back her arm and hurled towards my chest, I reached out to my left and jumped out the way, executing a perfect roll onto my knee. My hand started to burn, I noticed the seal light up, the woman's eyes contract in their sockets.
"Is that the Germory family cress?" Her face contorts into a sneer, I jump back onto my feet and returned to my pervious stance.
"So you're the one Donaseek miss took as a stray, isn't it funny that you're part of the Germory household, That's just another reason why YOU SHOULD BE DESTROYED!" The fallen angel launches into the sky with her spear of light primed at the ready, I step back, my body trembling like mad now. 'This angel's going to kill me! Wait, I just need figure how to activate my sacred gear!' I push the sleeve of my arm back, revealing the gold, blue and white bracelet on my arm. I concentrate, I focus intensely on my right arm, I felt some sort of energy flow to my arm. I clenched my fist tight and raised it to the sky, finally realizing what to do, I open my eyes and scream,
"ACTIVATE BYAKUSHIKI!" My body is wrapped in a cocoon of energy, my vision I blinded by an immense blue light, I soon feel objects attach to my arms, legs, and body. My eyes are closed the entire time, I also noticed that my body was lifted several feet off the ground. After the sounds and lights dissipated I opened my eyes, and I was greeted to a sight that was only seen in science fiction movies. My jaw dropped when I saw my body, I was in some sort of robot suit. I looked at my long white and blue legs, they were huge! At least 10 feet in length, I shift my gaze to my arms, they were incased in armored gloves. I looked at my hands, they were huge sharp claws that merely felt like fingers. I clenched and unclenched my hands, I could only imagine the look on my face.
"Wow." I whisper, I looked to my left and my right, what can only be explained as wings were on each side. Suddenly my head was clapped in, what seemed to be a hud popped up in front of me. My eyes scanned through an whole inventory of Japanese characters, then it switched to what seemed to be my main hud. At the corner of the screen was a scoter that read 'SHIELD ENERGY: 600%' I licked my lips and raised an eyebrow,
"Okay? So that's my health I guess?" I hear groaning and screaming, I snap my gaze to the owner and found out it was the fallen angel. She locked eyes with me and leaped into the sky, I could see the word FEAR written across her forehead. Figuratively speaking of course, she looked at me in awe and terror, finally she shouted,
"I'VE NEVER SEEN A SACRED GEAR LIKE THAT BEFORE! I've better plans then this!" The angel turned tail and shot off into the sky, I sat there dumbfounded, but I looked at myself and smiled,
"So...this is the sacred gear?" My smile turned even more grand as I looked over myself for a second time. Suddenly my head started to hurt, my memory was receiving images and words. Then I saw it, a snap shot of the suit on my body, that was when I realized something,
"This...This is an IS!" I look at my suit differently, surprised and in awe. 'NO WAY! THEY ACTUALLY EXIST!' I suddenly remember everything, every single dream I had involving this machine. All the knowledge comes zooming back into my memory, like a speeding car. With a very intrigued attitude I look up at starry night sky,
"I wonder..." I bend my knees and thought to myself, 'FLY' I hear a ignition boost coming from underneath my legs, and with a jump I shoot off into the sky.
"WOOOOHOOOOO!" I scream in joy and excitement, the wind blows against my face, sending my hair back. I felt so alive and free at this exact moment, I still couldn't believe it though. I close my eyes and gilded my way through the clouds, doing corkscrews and flips in the sky. I felt like a superhero, after spending some time playing around I decided to head back to school. Descending back down to earth at the speed of a normal jet plane I direct myself to the schools location, My eyes admire the sight of Japan, the glowing lights and the busy streets.
"This view is breathtaking!" I bank left and blasted off towards the school, making a huge effort not to get seen...
When I decreased speed and was in a couple yards of the school, I noticed my shield level was dropping drastically, I grit my teeth,
"DAMN!" My left thruster blast out, throwing me off balance. I did a full flip and screamed at the top off my lungs, I regained equilibrium quickly but my other booster popped out as well.
"Oh shi-SHIIITTTT!" I clipped the top of a the main building and hurled towards the grassy noel beside the main building. I was screaming like a girl at this point, prepared my body for impact and
CRASH
I open my eyes, there's quick flash of light and I'm instantly back to my original self. I groan loudly as my arms start to ache horribly,
"That...really...really hurt." I manage to lift myself up, with my pride battered I limp my way to the Occult Research building.
Once I got there I informed Rias of the good news, she was at her desk with a professional smile on her face. Akeno notice my limping and ran up to me,
"Oh my gosh! You're hurt!" I wave her off and gave her a halfass smile,
"I'm fine, I'm fine Akeno." She backs away and looks at me as if I was a sick puppy, I manage to stand straight in front of Rias. I pulled my sleeve back and showed her the sacred gear on my arm,
"So how did it go?" she asked, I frowned,
"I didn't get the pact." She frowned as well,
"That's unfortunate Ichika." I nod my head,
"I know, I know, but..." I smiled and raised my bracelet up for everyone to see in a triumphant manner.
"I learned how to work this thing!" Rias gave me a slow applause,
"Congratulations. Now that you've unlocked the gear, you can now call it whenever you like." My eyes glow with happiness,
"REALLY!?" She raised an eyebrow,
"Yes." Akeno praised me with delight,
"I'm so proud of you Ichika." I blush and nervously scratched my cheek,
"Thanks Akeno." I noticed Rias was concerned so a returned to my straight expression.
"But,this does put me in a strange position..." Me and Akeno look at our president confused,
"The fallen angels now know, not only do they know you're still alive but you've been reborn as one of us. Which is bound to make things more complicated around here." She had a serious but also incentive look on her face, I gulped. 'So much for the mood.' Rias just struck down my attitude, now I'm disappointed and ashamed. I bowed my head down and apologized,
"Yeah about that...I'm sorry." Rias crossed her arms and closed her eyes,
"I know it was just an accident that you ran into her, but just remember, don't get carried away just because you've unlocked the sacred gear and try to fight them alone. That's disrespectful to the rest of us." I slump my shoulder and started sulking,
"I understand. Thank you for everything today. I'm really tired so...I'm gonna go home." I turned on my heel and lift the club without a backwards glance.
(Rias's pov)
I watched as Ichika gently shut the door and exited the club. Being the leader of my peerage, I kept my expression straight and professional.
"Exaggeration much?" I glare at Akeno,
"He's still new, why do you have to scare him?" I close my eyes and reframed from saying something sarcastic,
"I'm not trying to scare him. I just don't one him to overestimate himself." I believed the best path for Ichika is to always feel like someone's stronger than you. It pushes that person to become stronger, and from what I can tell, he's weak. But he does have potential. I lean on my desk and started biting my thumb,
"Plus...I will not let any of those angel rejects take my new favorite servant away from me."
(Ichika's pov)
I walked down school alone, my pace leisure and calm as I thought of the pervious night. Houki called ahead and said she'll be waiting and Issei was with her. I had my binder slung over my shoulder as I gazed up at the azure sky,
"I just hope Rias isn't pissed off at me." Suddenly I hear someone stumble and fall, I turn to my left. What saw was a white pantie, My face went red as I closed my eyes and expelled the image out of my head. I could her muttering to herself,
"Oh man...why am I such a cults." I ran over to her side and offered a hand in assistance,
"Excuse me miss...but you seem to need some help." I heard a gasp as she looked up at me, the blonde had emerald eyes that were filled with youth. I was astounded by their sparkle, she stammered and hiccupped.
"Oh-oh okay." she hesitantly grabbed my hand, with a smile I helped the young lady up onto her feet. That's when I noticed her strange choice of attire, she wore what seemed to be a nuns outfit. 'No wonder, she's as pure as an angel.' She locked eyes with me and she fidgeted with her hood,
"Um...um, thank you Mister." I snap out of my trance and waved her off,
"It's no big deal."