I am not dead just yet! Huge apology to everyone in the community for the late delay. Things has been hectic since not only school is almost over, but your boy is about to graduate as a top student. So yay!

However, I really don't care about that. What is important now is the fanfic I want to get back into. So, let's get started.

Be warned (maybe?). This chapter will include some elements from Battlefield One and for Honor. Feel like those two should have elements here since they both include massive battles.

Opening (Scroll to next Line Break to skip)


(Fire Emblem P.O.R- Puzzling Truth)

Screen shows the map of the Underworld. A large red spot appeared at the inner area of the Underworld.

The City of Kos. A city that hosts the 72 Pillars that represents the power and strength of the Pure-Devils. In the span of under two days, the city was under siege from the Inquisition and Tiberius Caesar.

Map zooms in to the reveal the City of Kos surrounded by The Inquisition.

The army was vast and outnumbered the rebels hiding in the city. Amongst the rebels is an unfortunate soul who was forced in a perplex situation.

City and army disappeared. Akai Tsuki appears on the map with his scythe over his shoulder.

That unfortunate soul was the hunter and the current Moon Presence, Akai Tsuki. Trapped in a city in chaos, Akai slain the forces of the Inquisition to escape the chaos and the war. However, he wounded one of the Jaegars, Seryu, and her loyal Teigu, Koro. He also drove off the Dark Dragon, Kalameet, Tiberius powerful familiar.

Shows Seryu, Koro, and Kalameet behind Akai for a few seconds before disappearing. Akai then disappeared, leaving only the map of the Underworld.

Because of his victories between the two powerful forces of Tiberius, Akai became a target to Esdeath, the Jaegars, and Tiberius himself. With the Inquisition scouts learning the direction Akai is heading, Tiberius gathered his forces and marched to deal with Akai and the remaining rebels.

Esdeath, the Jaegars, and Tiberius appeared on the screen for a brief moment. A blue arrow showing Akai's path with three large red arrows following behind him.

Now in a soon to be civil war between Devils and on the wrong side, Akai must do whatever he can to survive the conflict.

Blue flames the engulfed the map.

(End OST)


Begin

Northern Fortress (Akai's POV)

After escaping the chaos at the City of Kos, I have made it to the fortress with the remnants of other rebel forces. Unfortunately, the scouts from the Inquisition saw where we're going and had no doubt informed Tiberius our location. Not to mention that I nearly wounded two of his subordinates, Seryu and Koro, to the brink of death. That will definitely make me a dangerous enemy to leave alive.

So, I screwed. I could return to the Hunter's Dream and never come back here, but this dimension has too many taste for exploration and knowledge…okay, I am mostly here for to practice my fighting skills. We traveled through the fields of the Underworld into a dreaded wasteland. Ahead of us is a valley and a large fortress between the opening. This is the fortress then?

"All right men! Soon as we enter the gates, take rest and inform fellow soldiers about the incoming army of the Inquisition. I will go and inform the higher ups about this. Hunter! You will come with me."

*sigh* I solemnly nodded. I did not want to be praised or ordered by these noobs in a fight rebels. The gates opened and we made it into the fortress without any problems…for now. I went with the man who ordered me to come with him and looked around the fortress. The place is vast with a large courtyard we are in. There is a mini castle at the back of the fortress, with a set of steel doors in front of it, and a large watchtower on top of the valley.

Walking and bumping through the rushing rebels, we arrived to the office of the main official here.

KNOCK

"Come in."

At the signal, the soldier and I went into a standard office with the official looking out the windows with his arms behind his back. "I assume you are here to report captain?" The official asked. The captain beside me nodded. "Yes, milord. If you may have already know, the City of Kos has been annihilated with the 72 Pillars with it. My men barely made it out of the city alive with a Pillar family in tow."

"I see. Where is this family now?"

The captain lowered his head. "Unfortunately, Tiberius's own familiar, Kalameet, burned and killed the Pillar Devils, alongside forty of our men. I thought it was the end of us."

"Yet you are here." The official turned and looked at me with narrow eyes. "And who is this captain?" The official asked.

"Sir, this is the one who made the Dragon to flee. Trust me. As me and my men has seen the powers this hunter has at his disposal. To be able to control both wind and fire."

The official looked at me for a few moments before chuckling. "Amusing. Very amusing. To think we have a warrior amongst our midst who can tangle with the mighty Dark Dragon. Tell me, Hunter. What is your name?"

I whipped out my notebook and spelled out my name. Won't hurt me in the long run since I will leave this fortress and return to the Hunter's Dream.

My name is Akai Tsuki.

"Hm…while I want to know why do you write instead of speak, I do not care. All I want to know is who you are. I am Colonel Zuid. You seem capable, but I have a dreadful feeling things will get haywire in a few days. Am I correct, captain?"

"You are correct, colonel. A few scouts from the Inquisition has spotted us and had no doubt inform Tiberius by now. I sent some of my men to check the ruins of the city and should be back by now."

Right on que, a soldier burst through the doors and was panting for dear life. "What is the meaning of this soldier!?" Zuid yelled. The soldier looked at Zuid with a pale and terrified expression. "My lord! Tiberius is marching this way as we speak! He commands an entire regiment with the sole purpose to wipe us all out!"

"Tsk…I knew it. Tiberius will want to know who wounded his familiar and crush what remains of the rebel faction. And why not to kill two Angels with one spell, then to destroy the rest of us and find you, hunter. No doubt Tiberius will want a special meeting with you, considering you wounded Kalameet." Yes, Zuid. Remind me the reason why I am screwed in this dimension, will you? I already have enough in my plate without you pointing the obvious.

"When will the army arrive soldier?" The captain asked. "In about a week given the large number of soldiers."

"Very well then, announce this to the rest of the men here and send a message to HQ. Tell them that Tiberius army is heading this way and we need reinforcements." Wait, I thought this was HQ. Then again, this place is suited to defend something given the fortress is the only way to pass through the valley. "Yes milord!" The two soldiers left the room and I followed.

"Hunter. I know this is a war. Mercenaries like you should find compensation after the war, so do us a favor and bring us the head of Tiberius Caesar. There is no deadline, we just want him dead. You may go." Oh yeah sure. Find a way to get to one of the most powerful man in the Underworld, while evading his Inquisition forces, his peerage, and take his head. No pressure.

*sigh* First thing first. I am going to the Hunter's Nightmare. Should be an ideal place to forge my skills, no matter how many dreadful memories resurfaces.

Week later (After the fight against Ludwig) Hunter's Dream

It has been a week after my fight with Ludwig the Accursed. Ludwig gave me his Holy Moonlight Sword as thanks for freeing his tormented soul. (To those who are wondering, yes. Akai will use the sword both here and in BloodDevil) The sword was a tad too big for my taste so I forged it down into a thinner size while keeping the powers of the Moon within.

Fairly easy, since I am in control of the Moon itself back at the Hunter's Dream.

Now, I am back to the Northern Fortress after asking Karia to grant me a portal here. It is weird for a hunter like me participating in a war, but the battlefield is a perfect place to see what the Moonlight Sword can really do. I heard legends about its power, which is no surprise considering Ludwig himself wield it.

Having the sword on my back with the scythe in my inventory, I stationed myself on top of the walls of the fortress. I was in a meeting with the officials of how this battle will play out.

To start off, there is four sectors that we will be defending. The first sector is the desert wastelands where our vanguard will meet Tiberius's forces. Colonel Zuid is confident that we can hold that line for at least a day since HQ send over 20,000 soldiers in our ranks. Meaning we know outnumbered Tiberius's forces.

30,000 vs 15,000

Honestly, I hardly doubt numbers will do a big impact since I heard Tiberius is one of the greatest military minds in this world. Moving along, if the first sector falls, then the vanguard will rendezvous with the second vanguard. The second sector has a large gate the rebels built with walls and a moat in front of it. The vanguard will keep their ground and hold off the enemy. Our goal is to exhaust Tiberius's army into force of retreat. Defense is the only option available.

Is somehow the second sector falls with the gate being destroyed, we will be forced to deploy Gator Dragons will catapult on their backs. Never seen these Gator Dragons, but Zuid said they are tamed dragons used as siege weapons and weapon transport. Oh great, animal abuse and slavery…even though I am with the wrong army.

Along with the Gator Dragons are four captains will a company (250 Troops) behind them. They are like the last stand between Tiberius and the fortress. If they fall, we will be forced to defend the fortress. I have been assigned to assist a weapons depot in case it was attacked. Sounds like I was reinforcements, but whatever.

If the enemy gets inside the fortress, Zuid will order a do or die resistance with him at the front to lead the way. Honorable, but I don't feel like getting killed here. I nearly died when Ophis pounced on me and sat on my back until she finished eating the ice cream she got…somewhere.

"Punishment for forgetting." She said. I was in that field with the Silent Dragon, for twelve hours. Really loves ice cream.

Battle Horn Cries Out

"THEY'RE HERE! PREPARE FOR BATTLE!"

Alright, let's see what the peerage of Tiberius has in store for me. Let's go!

Northern Fortress First Sector (General POV)

The winds blow through the desert wastelands. Tiberius's army, The Inquisition, has taken position and had formed ranks to storm the Northern Fortress. Ahead of them is the rebel vanguard determine to stop the former Seeker army. Tiberius and his peerage are behind the Inquisition army. Esdeath walks beside him.

"Should we give them a warning? A measure of mercy?" Esdeath asked while knowing the answer. Tiberius shook his head. "No. These men will follow the Old Ways and follow the Old Maous. They are to be put to death. Signal the troops to charge."

"Yes, Tiberius-sama. What about the Hunter?"

"Hm…if he is seen on the battlefield, confront him and learn his intentions. Subdue, but don't kill him. I wish to speak to this Hunter myself. Bronn! You are in charge of confronting the Hunter."

A lean, wolfish appearance, man sighed. He has a stubble black beard and a sword on his hip. "Yeah I got it! Make sure you pay me after I bring him in alright? I don't usually bring in targets alive."

"You will. Esdeath, it is time."

Esdeath smiled as she bowed to her master. She unsheathed her rapier and rose it up in the sky. "Soldiers of the Inquisition! Today, we purge the rebel vermin and make another step further to realize Lord Tiberius's dream! All units, charge!"

"UAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!" The Inquisition charged with the vanguard charging at them as well.

(Battlefield 1- Attackers Advance (Monte Grappa) wait until the song finish, then continue reading)

The two forces clashed in a sheer shockwave of impact. The vanguard tried to overrun the Inquisition with their numbers, but the enemy has superior armor and training due to them being in two great wars and started to push back the vanguard.

"AAHHH!"

"GAH!"

"NOOO!"

"FALL BACK!"

The vanguard was swiftly overwhelmed and was forced to retreat from the front. The Inquisition gave chase while Tiberius and his peerage moved behind them.

Northern Fortress

"Milord! The first sector has fallen! We are in the second sector we speak!"

"WHAT!? That can't be! We outnumbered 2:1! There is no way they were able to take the front without losing dome of their forces. Rah…make sure the second sector does not fall! Understood!"

"Sir!"

Akai saw the soldier leaving the room before looking at the Moonlight sword. 'Almost time already? Guess this Inquisition is tougher than I thought? That, or is because Tiberius is a there himself. No matter.' Akai then moved back to the wall and looked at the battle miles from the fortress.

'I will have my fun soon.'

Back at the battlefield, Tiberius

"Lord Inquisitor. We have taken the first sector and we are chasing the rebels now. There is a gate blocking the way with a reinforced vanguard in front of it."

Tiberius closed his eyes and nodded at his scout. He thought about what should be done with the gate until an answer was given to him. "Kuroka. Sif. Alucard. You three will break open the gates and assist the forces. I have a feeling that something is waiting for us beyond that gate."

"Yes, master/Hai nya."

The three peerage members took off into the battlefield with Kuroka riding on Sif's back and Alucard fast traveling via shadows.

The rebel vanguard engaged the Inquisition again with renew vigor now that they have more men behind them. On the walls were several skilled snipers picking off Inquisition soldiers one by one. It would seem that the Inquisition are in an impasse, but it was all solved when Kuroka shot several off her Senjustu at the snipers.

BOOM

"AAHHH!"

"What was that?"

"Up there!"

The snipers see Kuroka looking at them with an amused smile. The snipers all pulled their arrows and fired at the amused cat, but the arrows were shot down. The sniper captain looked behind him to see a woman in a white-suit smiling evilly at him.

"Hello, little flies. Care to play?"

Meanwhile, Sif mowed down waves of the rebel forces with the High Abyss. None of them stood a chance against the sword and the entire rebel vanguard was wiped out. Sif then jumped over the gate, seeing a bloody mess on top of the walls, and slashed at the gates. The gates felled at created a bridge over the moat. The Inquisition charged with high morale, until three explosions took down 300 of them.

"I see. There posted Gator Dragons with catapults at the third sector." Said Tiberius as he appeared on top of the walls after the Inquisition made it through the gates. He looked forward to see four captains running towards the Inquisition, each having 250 elite soldiers with them.

The first was a heavily armored man with a large poleaxe. Next was lighter armored woman with a longsword. Beside her is a samurai and a large man with a broadsword, a shield, and his heavily buffed.

"It seems they are deploying their elite units. Esdeath. Kuroka. Sif. Mordred. You four will take on the four captains. I will order a squad to take care of the Gator Dragons and a platoon to take care of the weapons depot."

"Hai!"

Northern Fortress

"This is stupid! How!? How are we losing this battle? We have more soldiers! More weapons! And we know the layer of this land. Yet we are still losing this fight!" Colonel Zuid ranted as he shoved and vented on his anger in his office. He then kicked the doors open and walked to the walls of the fortress.

"We are in a deep hole now. That Hunter is on his way to support one of the weapons depot. We cannot afford to lose the Gator Dragons. They are the only thing that will keep Tiberius's army at bay. I hope the four captains will hold the line…"

Like Colonel Zuid said, Akai is making his way to the weapons depot West of the Fortress. He doesn't know who is defending the East depot, but he will try to defend the area for as long as possible. Has he made it into the depot, he saw several guard engaging with the Inquisition. Unsheathing his new weapon, Akai moved swiftly and plunged the sword right in a soldier's spine.

Akai then moved swiftly, cutting down and constantly shooting every head every Inquisition, in the weapons depot. He soon found the leader of the platoon and made the encounter. The sword clashed with the leader's sword.

"You…you're that Hunter, are you not? Someone, inform Tiberius-sama about this! We found the Hunter!" The captain shouted. A soldier jumped on a horse and rode off the weapons depot. Akai knew now one of Tiberius's peerage will personally engage and must end this fight swiftly. Akai pushed off the captain and delivered a kick to the captain's helmet.

Knock backed, the captain retaliated and lunged at Akai. Akai parried the hit, grabbed the man, and kneed him in the face. He then plunged the Moonlight sword into his chest before pulling it out and did a spinning decapitation execution. The body landed roughly on the ground. The remaining Inquisition withdraw after seeing their leader's demise.

Akai knelt on one of the columns of a building and waited for the next wave of enemies, including one of Tiberius peerage…if there is going to be one.

Tiberius

"Lord Inquisitor! We have found the Hunter! He is at the western weapons depot."

'So he's there then.' "Bronn. You know what to do."

"Yeah, yeah I got it. Make sure you have that payment when I get back ne?" Bronn the departed to the western weapons depot. Tiberius laughed a little while thinking about this Hunter. 'To think this Hunter got me interested just like Issei Hyoudou.'

Akai

"More forces incoming! A single man leading a squad! Defend yourselves."

Akai opened his eyes and walked into the middle of the depot. The Inquisition charged through the first two guards and made it into the depot. Akai cut down enemies left and right until he felt danger behind him. He turned around and block an attack from a lean, wolfish man.

"Good reflexes." The man grinned as he stepped back. Akai position his sword over his shoulder and gazed at the new comer. "So, you are this Hunter my mate, Tiberius, has heard of. The name's Bronn, knight of Tiberius's peerage. Now, it would be less of a hassle if I can have you come with me without conflict?"

Akai shook his head.

*sigh* "Well, guess I am going to need to break those legs of yours."

(FFXII OST- Upheaval (Imperial Version))

Bronn charged at Akai and clashed against his sword.

The two warriors had a standoff to overrun the other. Akai swiftly pushed Bronn's sword down and punched him in the face. He then followed up with a kick to the jaw. Bronn was down on the ground, but jumped up and spouted his wings to remain in the air.

"Not bad. Been a while since someone landed a punch on me. Let's see how you like this!" Bronn then drove straight towards Akai. Akai prepared for the strike, but Bronn disappeared at the last second. On high alert, Akai concentrated around him to feel his opponents blood.

CLANG

Akai swiftly turned and blocked Bronn's attack. However, Bronn slipped a dagger and stabbed Akai on his ribs. Akai winced and gave Bronn an opening to push aside his sword and cut his chest. Bronn the head-butted him and knock him into ground.

Akai rolled back to his feet and applied blood vials on himself. Bronn looked with astonishment as Akai's wounds began to heal. "Blood that heals your wounds? Are you a vampire? No…Alucard would surely detected you as one. All the more reason to take you in."

Bronn then delivered a series of faints to play mind games on Akai. However, Akai has a mind game of his own when he pulled out Ivory and pointed at Bronn. Bronn backed up, but was forced to defend at the Akai's sword strike. The two started a game of mix-ups, with Bronn feinting his attacks and Akai feinting his gun.

'No matter how many times he put that gun at my face, he never used it. Either he doesn't know where I will be to shoot or…'

Akai then slammed his pistol on Bronn's leg before grabbing his face and kneed it. Akai then hit Bronn's face with the hilt of the blade.

Bronn staggered back before smirking at the skilled Hunter. It has been a while to have a serious fight against someone, and he is enjoying it. Maybe there will be other worthy opponents after this battle.

Dashing to Akai with incredible speed, Bronn feint his first slash and made a jab on Akai's jaw. Akai staggered and clashed against Bronn's sword into a stalemate once again. However, with the blow from Bronn, Akai feels a little woozy and started to be pushed back.

'You're mine now.' Bronn then uppercutted Akai and made him step back. Bronn appeared in front of Akai with his sword above him. Akai pointed his gun at his face. Bronn smirked at the foolishness of the Hunter. 'Baka. What a gun going to do at this-,"

BAM

Bronn was stunned when the bullet hit his chest. 'What? When did he…' His chest was then pierced by Akai's hand was visceral attacked and staggered back. Akai then kicked Bronn to the ground and stepped on his chest. He then pointed Ivory at Bronn's head.

"heh. Guess this is what I get for underestimating you." Bronn grinned as Akai was about to pull the trigger. Until he backflipped to dodge an incoming bullet.

"Honestly Bronn, can you handle one job without fucking it up for Tiberius-sama." Said Alucard, as she appeared from the darkness. She then gazed at the Hunter. "So, you are the little hornet amongst these flies. I guess I can forgive you Bronn since this Hunter is powerful."

"Yeah…no shit."

Akai looked at the newcomer. The woman smiled at Akai with a hint of bloodlust coming from her eyes. Knowing he is under a disadvantage with TWO of Tiberius's peerage members, Akai lowered his sword on his side and placed his left hand over the blade. He then focused as he slowly guides the hand over the blade, making the magical Moonlight coating over the blade.

"Alucard…do you feel that?"

"I do. A Holy Sword…but at the same time, it feels unlike the other Holy Swords. Be wary Bronn."

(FFXIII- Desperate Struggle)

Alucard descended into the shadows while Bronn cracked his neck and poised himself to fight. Akai put the sword to his side with Ivory in his left hand. The two swordsmen clashed once again, only this time a new person is in the scene. The two met each other blows with the Bronn taking bites of the magical splashes Akai's sword gives.

Alucard appeared behind Akai with her two guns, Jackal and Casul, and shot at Akai's back. Akai two of the devastating bullets and was overpowered by Bronn. Thinking quickly, Akai made distance from the two peerage members and sent vorpal blades at them. Alucard descended into the shadows again while Bronn jumped over them.

Searching for the No-Life Queen, Akai conjured up the Moonlight in the sword and stabbed it into the ground. Tall AOE magic blew around Akai, forcing the vampire to retract from the shadows near Akai.

"Alucard! You're bleeding badly!" Bronn shouted. Alucard looked down to see she is indeed bleeding badly. That shockwave must have done immersive damage if it can deal that much damage to the immortal vampire.

"Hehe…hehehehehehe. My, my. This Hunter is very interesting. Not many is capable of making me see so much of my own blood in so little time. Come little hornet. Let's see what else you have for the spider!" Alucard rushed to Akai with a demonic smile and bloodlust in her eyes. Akai channeled his power into the blade and stabbed it into the ground towards Alucard.

The vampire dodged the tall vorpal blade ascending from the ground. The blade devastated several supply depots. "Incredible. Didn't think that sword can deal so much damage. You are definitely worth of be paid to fight against."

Taking the initiative, Bronn charged at Akai with Alucard beside him. Akai shoot at Alucard, which she countered by firing bullets of her own, before engaging Bronn in swordplay again.

The fight rages on as both sides gave no signs of surrendering their grounds.

Left and Right.

Dodging every bullet.

Parrying every attack.

The two forces keep up this rhythm for a few minutes until Akai disappeared and reappeared away from them. He applied some blood into his veins to heal and focused back on the fight.

"Ara? Blood that heals you? You don't have the scent of a vampire. What are you exactly?" Alucard asked with a grin on her face. Akai readied himself again until he was stopped by a soldier.

"HUNTER! THE CAPTAINS HAVE BEEN DEFEATED! WE ARE ORDERED TO ABANDON THE DEPOT!"

'What? Already? Damn it, and the fight was about to get good.' Akai looked at the duo before giving them a Hunter's Bow. He then threw several firebombs to blow up the remaining weapons depots to cover his escape.

"Rgh…clever hunter. Use the explosives in the depot and set it off to cover his escape. Should we go after him?" Bronn questioned. Alucard shook her head.

"No. The Hunter should reunite with the other forces in the fortress. We will regroup with others and find him there."

Final Sector, Northern Fortress

"This is it men! Our last stand! Let it be known that we will not fall into service to the false Ruler of the Underworld, Tiberius Caesar! Today, we will strike a steel reminder that we are the true Devils and the Old Maous are the one and only Rulers!"

"UAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"

The Inquisition was at the doorstep of the Northern Fortress. In no time at all, the gates were broken down and the two forces clashed once again. Colonel Zuid fought mercilessly and brutally against Tiberius's forces, but was met an untimely end when he encountered Sif.

"You dog. You will soon learn to bow to a new master, and grant me the power of that sword." Zuid charged foolishly at the Great Grey Wolf. Despite having years of experience in warfare, Zuid did not know the powers of the High Abyss.

As soon as Zuid's sword came in contact with the High Abyss, it shattered upon impact. Zuid felt all his hope drained and was cut in half by Sif.

Seeing their commander killed in action, the rebel forces made a hasty retreat. Tiberius did not let any of them go and ordered his troops to annihilate the rest of them. It may see dark and monstrosities, but the rebels ARE made of mercenaries and criminals.

After breaking through the gates and informed by Bronn and Alucard about their encounter with the Hunter, Tiberius is a lot more intrigued to the Hunter. Mainly because of one thing…

'That sword…is the same sword Ludwig wielded during his time in the Great War. Where did he get and more importantly, does he know the whereabouts of Ludwig?' Whether his rival during the War is alive or dead is still in debate, Tiberius still wants to pay respect to him. The Hunter may know where he is after his capture.

Walking through the gates, the Inquisition only saw a broken lamppost with a note attached to it. After surveying the area for any traps, Tiberius took the note and read.

"Hmhmhmhmhm…" Tiberius laughed in amusement, making his peerage looked at him with wandering minds.

"What's so damn funny Tiberius-sama?" Questioned Mordred. Tiberius only handed her the note. Mordred snatched the note and read the contents before thinking the same thing Tiberius has.

"Boy has balls of steel. That's for sure." Mordred commented as she handed the note to rest of the peerage.

The note only had four simple words.

Come and get me.


Scene

Yeah, Akai is literally challenging Tiberius's Inquisition. Is it suicidal? Yes, but Akai likes having the thrill of fighting strong opponents.

Anyway, I would love to have you guys think about the chapter. Expect more chapters updated in almost all of my other stories soon because Summer Break! I said almost because I'm trying to figure what direction the Death Hand Duo stories should go.

Ja Ne!

Also, give anyone free Soul levels for labeling/counting the number of references on this chapter and the rest of the story.