Prologue 2: The Black Cat Joined My Family

(20XX/In Issei POV) 65 millions of years have passed since the end of Forerunner Earth. A lot has happened during my life as a Great Protector of Hope. My Ruler's brothers and sisters were [recognize] as Ruler of their own family or company (depends on who see it). Like Astrea (my beloved), the champions if excluding the ones that have no Emotion Cards search far and wide for ones that have the potential of these emotions and safeguard Creation. Aslan created a world for all Adrielites to lived since many years of hardships on my former homeworld (Don't get me wrong! Earth is a nice place for Adrielites but we will be targets by our enemies and those who live on Earth.)

(Although, I feel like I wanna tell all recruits I let it flow. However, I will tell you all about my battle group or in simple terms, my family.) The leader of my family is my favorite woman who loves me very dearly; Astrea the Champion of Hope or for a more COOL codename the Blue Eyes White Dragoness. Like her siblings, she can transform herself into a dragon that gives her the codename and back to her the most beautiful woman in the face of Aslan himself. Her eyes are like the oceans of Earth for they are gentle and soft while at the same time powerful. Her long silver hair that always cascaded on her right shoulders and reflects the snows of mountain tops. She always wet her lips with red lipstick for she wanted to mark me with her love. Her face captive me forever but her body is literally to die for (which is myself) and her body at such a young age will captive every being on my birth world. She always wears that put shame to Princess Zelda or wear mostly everything that causes me to look at her for hours. What her body doesn't define her, her personality is. She is the most hopeful person alive in the face of the Cosmos. Her compassion seems to match with the Champion of Love and Compassion that she wanted to everyone who has problems. (I'm lucky to have her as one of my lovers even though she gets jealous.)

For the role of the First, Great Protector is me since the climax of Forerunner Earth. At first glance, I look like an average Japanese teenager with brown eyes and sort of spiky brown hair. However, this is more than meets the eye. For starters, my body (without clothes on) make me a fighter. Then, Aslan gave me the First Guardian known as the Forgotten Supreme Gear (basically they're gauntlets forged from the remains of a Guardian monster called Godzilla that allows me to have the mighty strength and adapt capabilities). Next, Astrea gives me a [Primordial] ring (which acts like a [Forerunner] ring). After, Spartacus the blacksmith forge Daylight (my favorite greatsword but only use it in extreme problems) out of Hope, Darkslayer (a longsword that can kill an evil in one strike), Death Blocker (a size shaping shield that can protect me or anyone from harm), and Protected Wings (a device that create force field and attack unto me if desired). Many Adreilites outside of my family considered me to be the glue of my Ruler's company. For that, one could blame my behavior. My personalities helped me forge friendships with my "brothers", "cousins", and mostly everyone that I met and I cursed that my behavior forced me to earned affection to most of the female members of my family.

For the role of the First Guardian is my cousin Galen since the climax of Forerunner Earth. He's known as the Gatekeeper, Blind Knight, and One who sees through 'everything'. There is a certain feature that people consider him as the opposite of what's his relation to me as an acute family. His skin isn't considered Asian but belong to African's skin. His eyes are now ghostly white due to the Gate incident (which grants him the abilities to see far and wide of the Universe). He normally wears modern advance Knight armor and a visor that make him look like a Robocop with a cape of blue. As a gatekeeper of Elysium, he stays near the gate with the keys (or dual blades) known as Leobreaker and Nightshade and the famous spear is known as the Spear of Truth. (His behavior? Well, let just say he very loyal to Astrea and me. No matter I told myself, It's got my nerves.)

For the role of Second Great Protector is my "sister"; Eden or better as the Dragon Songstress and the Elf Archeress. While she is an elf from a colony that was slaughter by the leader of the rage user by the near fall of the Forerunner Era. Like elves during that time, she is taller than most humans with pale skin, blue eyes, and straight/twisted blond hair. (As much as I despise her choice of clothing, she wears an Elfen uniform that shows off her legs, her belly button, and her breast which seems right for her). She is a gentle person despite her age and always call Astrea and me her sibling due to the pain she had to live on. She is famous for not using the forms of combat or dragon drive and for claiming or calming down Dragon's hearts. It seems that Great Protectors has bone wings with energy feathers of blue colors.

For the secondary role of the Guardian is my 'brother'; Optimus aka Orion Pax. He is either a 30 feet tall cybertronian or a young man with light blue eyes and black/blue beard/hair. In his human form, he has wings like Galen and his true form can transform into a human invention called a western star truck.

The First scout is the young Bumblebee or his nickname Robert; a 17-foot tall cybertronian that transform another modern tech known as Chevrolet Camaro. On occasions, he can be a 15-year-old boy with blonde/black hair and blue eyes. He is considered to act like American teens at the very best with slightly worse. He wields Moonshine a dagger that rivers no other that isn't Adrielite. Scout card has given a pair of spike bone on the shoulder back that allows him to run very fast.

For the last scout is the young Rodimus; a foot taller than Robert that transforms into a Lamborghini. On moments, Rodimus can be a 16-year-old which has black hair with hints of orange and blue eyes. He is conder to act like teens of Europe (some moments). He has a dagger called Daybreaker that cut the most unstable energy. The scout card gave him the fast wings.

For First Warden is another example of a Great Leader of an alien race is Thel Vadam of the Sangheili. He is a grey skin humanoid/reptilian being with quadruple hinged mandibles and conical teeth which his kind are giants to humans. Despite his behavior, there is at least two flaws: trust issues of complete strangers outside of his species or platoon and a stalker-like 'love' interest on OUR peacekeeper. We donned him an updated sanghelios armor and trickster class spear. The warden card allows him to have leaf-like wings.

For the last warden is a bald head clone, Rex. He about the same height of his brothers and have tan skin with brown eyes. He wears blue marking of jaig eyes phase 2 clone armor. During his time as an Adrileite, I have given my least favorite sword Hope's Edge a short sword that gives me trouble wielding it. His behavior shows signs of a [true] warrior. The Warden card given him leaf-like wings.

For First Judge is the one eye clone Havoc. He has black short hair and a goatee. He wears extra force phase 2 clone armor that is decorated in blue squares and lines. His behavior reminds me of strict trainers. The Judge card given him wings of the Roc (enormous eagle of the Middle East).

For First Soldier is a samurai clone, Tup. He could be identified by his fellow brothers is his hairstyle that samurais had. He wears phase 2 clone armor with blue markings of tears. Same behavior expecting of all clones. He has tears marking wings of the soldier card. Like Rex, he has been given by a weapon from Spartacus that is called a 'fist shield'.

For the first juggernaut is the alien (former rage user) known as Razer Stranger. He is a pale white black marking blue eye man who wears a purple uniform with the symbol of Hope. (Likely of his past commitment.) His behavior earned him the title; Beast of Vengeance but he carries feelings toward First Lancer and loving to fight (against me). Juggernauts don't have wings so he relies on his rings or dragon drive.

For the second Soldier is the Greek hero Achilles. He is a red-haired boy with strong muscles and greenish blue eyes. He wears the battle armor of a Myrmidon warrior. His behavior earns him some of the famous nicknames as Training, Battle, Mission manic and hates the Third Soldier with passion hatred (alongside praise of First Great Protector). The soldier card earned him bronze angel wings.

For First Knight is (one of my lovers) that supposedly the son of King Arthur; Mordred Pendragon. A teenage woman with soft skin, blonde hair, and greenish blue eyes. Her behavior is the opposite to Second Knight and often have fights with her doppelganger and tried to kill First Great Protector when I insulted her (Start of fights with Second Knight). She wears red marked armor that hides her gender and body making her looks like a full grown (rude) man. The Knight card gains her three pairs of silverish dragon wings.

For Second Knight is (another of my lovers) is the doppelganger of King Arthur's daughter; Altria Hamilton. She looks a lot like Mordred Pendragon. She either wears a blue marked knight 'princess' armor or transferred student's uniform. She is a warrior in combat but has protective love side on me. She is don't involve herself in society person but seems to have a man like a stomach. Those who are knights have three pairs of silver dragon wings. (she been given a longsword by the Blacksmith.)

For First Lancer is Gaeriel; crow like alien. She is a mature woman with a seductive body and brown hair. She has four pairs of black and silver feathered wings. She is wise, caring, crafty, and really hate perverts with a burning passion. She has Hopebringer: a spear that said to infect the welder's allies with courage and power boost to overcome our enemies.

For First Apostle is my self-proclaimed wife, Tamamo-No-Mae; the Kitsune. She has a voluptuous body with pink hair, golden eyes, and fox features (fox ears and tails). She wears a blue kimono that revealed her lovely assets and a black choker (with a gold trim). Her personality is unpredictable at the least. She can be loving toward me, jealous of other women, and outright hatred towards enemies. The apostle card grants her two sets of thin fox feathered wings.

For First Peacekeeper is the Frenchie Marie-Jose Rohmer. The pacifist is a beautiful French girl with blue eyes and long brown hair. She wears a patterned blouse and black pant with a hat, scarf, and sneakers. She has been given the peacemaker, bow which the arrows act as flashbangs or bomb (if she chose) when contract. One could say she is a non-fighter woman. The Peacekeeper card gives her all blue energy wings.

For Third, Great Protector is the First superhero of the Modern Age; Steve Rogers. He has blue eyes, blonde hair, and nomadic beard with an enhanced build. He is a true adrielite in human skin before literally becoming one. He has been given an adrielite color of his uniform and Hope shield. He has the same wings as Eden and me.

For the Third Soldier is Yamazaki Sheiko. A young woman with a voluptuous body, silver hair, and blue eyes. She wears a JSDF uniform with an eyepatch. She often has fought with Achilles, cold personality, follows the command of my beloved (with strong respect toward me). The soldier card grants her the wings of ice.

For Third Guardian is Michael Bryce. A man with light brown hair, hazel eyes, white/brown shaved beard. He wears what he considered to be Triple-A rated agent uniform. His behavior might be normal for him. He follows the rules in a lazy manner and often has fought with the Fourth soldier (with words). He is considered as MT. Guardian card gave him the wings of pure silver.

At last, the Fourth Soldier is African American, Darius Kincaid. He is dark brown eyes that dress as a hitman. His behavior on the line of Job is unpredictable at first. He found things funny, has survival instincts, and argue with Third Guardian. He have lion armor that is similar to mine in a way.

(Many would say that I was the glue of this family/battlegroup.) Some of us were reborn by [Blank] card. [Blank] cards are a rare malfunction that can be given to ANYONE into becoming one of us without a requirement. (In simple words, a cheat code in the Emotion cards) We have been given rings and portable "batteries" that Darius claims them as 'lantern rings'. (No idea why it called) Despite our ranks, we are hybrids that can live as long as possible. We have the same powers and abilities that are similar to pureblood Adrielites.

(Near Elysium's Gate, 9:23 AM) "AAAAAAAAHHHHHHH," yawned by a young man, no older than 17 years old. He has brown eyes with brown spiky hair. He is dressed in tactical body armor with a large backpack. It seems that he having a hard time walking to his destination {and no it is not the backpack}.

"Darling! Please don't come! I begged of you don't leave me!" said the woman crying and basically being dragged by the floor with her hands tug around the man's foot. She has long flowing pink hair, golden eyes, and seems to have fox ears alongside nine tails. She is dressed in a dark blue kimono that reveals much of her 'charms'.

"Sigh… I told you, Tamamo. It is my duty as Big Brother and Future Ruler to teach little Izuru of survival should he ever be in a situation that my cousin can't get him to safety. I'll be gone for 14 days."

"That's exactly the point. Hell will freeze if you're gone that long, O Bringer of Hope," said a new voice that is too familiar for Issei. It is a person with blonde hair and greenish-blue eyes. The armor that the person hides the gender but it is the voice that gives it away. The person is currently walking to them with crossed arms.

"I thought you don't care about me leaving in order to train my little brother or do you wanted to see me before I left, Mordred," said Issei with a teasing smile.

Mordred faces elsewhere with a reddish face with streams blowing out of her ears while saying, "IIIIIIIII just want to wish the little sport. That's all."

"Oh, really," said Issei clearly not buying Mordred's words. "Then, I'm certain that I will search for death since I lacking love here."

Mordred's eyes widened and turn away in a panic manner, "WHAAAAAT?"

Tamamo yelped as she releasing Issei's leg and out of panic she immediately grabbed him tightly close to her mountain valley. "No! No! No! No! No! No! No! No! Please, don't stay away from your wife. I will die in grief if anything happens to you."

Then, Mordred pouted in jealousy at the fox's recent actions. Her anger took over her jealousy and currently in front of the fox with eyes burning and brows twitching. She pushed the fox away from Issei and grabbed him by the collar and kissed him on the lips.

"What? You actually kissing him in public instead of trying to kill him!"

"I do what I want! And I wanted to kiss him as a desire! And me killing him is what he deserves when he calls me that cursed title." said Mordred said as she releases Issei, who the latter have a bliss smile.

Tamamo growled as she says, "Why you? Only Onee-san and I can kiss you in public! While I ought of…"

Before a fight can occur, Issei who gotten over the bliss smile and says quickly as he treks to where his younger brother at, "Let not keep my brother waiting, shall we?"

When Tamamo and Mordred see the reason for their fight, they look each other for a moment and run to him. Each grabs one of his arms while Tamamo places his arm between her mountain range and Mordred simply placed it over her armored chest.

The trek wasn't too long for the trio for which it took about six minutes. They had arrived at Elysium's Gate. The Elysium's Gate is an actually a massive cathedral-like building that is apart into three sections. (Description from Elysium's view) The first section is the Checkpoint which the guards which will be identified by their heavy armor, black cape, and double-headed lances. They will check foreign people of both hands and waving their lances (act like a scanner) to ensure that they don't pose a danger to Elysians. The surrounding are similar to a throne room except for the throne. The second section is the Ward where many 3D printing/high-resolution touchless scanners that heal and cleans anyone that arrives where a small group of doctors maintained the tech.

And lastly, the third section is the Gate room where Galen, cousin of Issei, work there. Galen always stands at the center of the Gate room and between the "pillars." The pillars themselves are small but have so sort of blade sorts. The room itself is made of glass showing countless stars in the known universe.

From there, Issei and two of his conquest had finished appeared. The trio could see three figures in the Gate Room. Galen in his usual uniform. Galen wears the Gatekeeper armor which is similar to the Checkpoint guards but he is silver with a blue cape and the armor is lighter than them. He covered his eyes what seems to be my little brother; with the Robocop's helmet. Next, to his usual position, a woman stood between Galen and a little boy with a backpack that is almost similar to Issei's.

The woman wears a gown that immediately earned Issei's blush and his traveling companions a jealousy glare. Her inhumanly bust could seem barely contained in the intricate sequin mesh overlays purple silk. The collar and under bust belt are decorated with teal jewels and aquamarine filigree. Her sleeves could be made of organic pintuck ombre silk that flutters with each step. They are held to her arms with a series of flower and jeweled elastic bands. She has blue eyes, silver hair, one of the four most beautiful faces in their world, and first place sexiest body in Elysium's women so far. Right now, her face is conflicted for her chosen leaving into order to train one of his future officers.

On the woman's right, the boy with the same backpack is Issei's adopted little brother, Izuru. Izuru is a ten years old boy with dark brown eyes and black hair. He is wearing the same thing as Issei is wearing. He had both hands on his backpack since it is big for his size. Currently, Issei, Mordred, and Tamamo could see golden stars in the boy's eyes.

"You're eight minutes late, Blue Great Protector Issei. If you're late now, I dread of the thought of your lateness in a war," said by Galen without even looking to them as his eyes are focused to the stars and hands ready to draw his blades.

"It's not my fault when a self-proclaimed wife have been slowing me down, Blue Guardian Galen," Issei said causing Tamamo to blush in embarrassment and shy away with her ears flopped down. In addition to the silver-haired woman glaring at the fox.

"Your self-proclaimed need to learn there are a time and place for everything. Today isn't the time nor the place to play Stalling Your Husband. Today, you need to train the youngling here."

Hearing Tamamo glared at Galen while Galen chuckled without a care in the world. The woman wore a sweetly but painful smile as she approaches Issei. The latter just looks at her with heavy blush and love in his eyes. If one could see closer, he was drooling at woman's clothing with a lewd face forming.

Issei didn't realize that the woman is standing in front of himself. She giggles at Issei who seems to be struck by her beauty. Her eyes closed with a pleasant smile. Suddenly, her hands went to Issei's cheeks and pitched them.

"Ow," said Issei as he got snapped out of his lewd and sees the jewel of his body freeze looking at him with a flirty smile.

"You like what you see, lovey"

"While your presence alone warms my heart, Astrea," said Issei as he took one of her hands and kiss her hand.

"Ise, your manner never ceases to amaze me."

"Well, I have some training for the future events."

Astrea frowned at the word training, "You know Elysium have their own forests or jungles for survival training and the Convergence probably make you stranded on that place you're training to Izuru."

"The forests and the jungles are designed for safely on Elysium while the Convergence will happen tonight. And on the side note, Izuru and I get homesick. At least, let us have this moment to enjoy Earth while Izuru is growing."

Tears were showing in Astrea's face but said, "I guess there are some things that Earthborn needs to visit their home. But…" Then she grabs Issei's hand and placed unto her cheek. "...promise me to return in perfect health, beloved."

"Thanks, I will Astrea."

Astrea moved out of the way for Issei to approach Izuru who looks have stars in his eyes. Issei chuckled that Izuru thinks of his as the best big brother. Who can blame him after saving him?

Once he close enough, he kneels down to Izuru, "Did you get everything for this, Otōto?"

The boy in question nodded his head quickly making the ones in the Gate room to think that his head might fall off, "Yes, Oniisan!"

"Are you sure you're ready for this?"

"Yes, I am Oniisan. If I'm trained by the greatest warrior, then surely I will succeed and disk out what one throw to me."

"Hahahahahahaha, I'm not the only one you know, Otōto"

"No, you shine brightest here."

"If you believe so." With that done, Issei and Izuru walk towards the only way in or out of Elysium starting Galen has drawn some sort of ax blades. Galen placed it unto the pillars like a key to the door. Then, he turned the blades a bit and the Gate room begins to glow and decorate itself in white flowing energy. The energy flows into the hole of the Gate room forming a wide whirling still showing the stars.

Issei and little Izuru turned and wave goodbye to Galen, Astrea, Mordred, and Tamamo who crying in a ridiculous manner. To Galen, it signifies the completion of his duty by turning the blades to a full horizontal path. The whirling energy completely fills the hole in a form of a vortex. Both walked in the vortex and disappear in the light.

Be safe, my champion, Astrea thought.

Don't die, punk, Mordred thought.

(A week passed, Issei's POV) Well, apparently the coming of the convergence has messed up the system of the Gate and my position. We might be off the target of our desired location, but I think it's okay for we are at some sort of forest.

That what worries me, I can not sense where we are. It is as if we have arrived in Wakanda. The illusions or shields, or whatever they used to hide them from the world basically limits our senses to rely on our sight and hearing.

Even way, as long as Izuru's training was going great that he was taught to live by nature. Although, I guess this training is a reminder of his life before I found him. Or in his case, he found me.

Before I think any further, Izuru cries as he was running toward me, "Oniisan! Oniisan!"

I reply quickly, "What's the matter, Ototo?" As he was at arm's reach, I immediately check on him for any wounds but found none.

"Oniisan, a woman is being chased by monsters. She needs your help!."

My eyes narrow at this development. My hands tightened for the thinking of monsters chasing a woman. How dare they! "Where do they go, Ototo?"

Izuru points to the direction as he says, "They went southwest!"

"Thank you. Now stay here, and hide till I come back."

"Okay!"

Issei runs as he was determined to save the woman from the monsters. Well, Izuru hides behind a tree and bush while waiting for his big brother to return.

(five minutes later) As I running through the forest to help the mystery woman. Issei stops and closes his eyes. For a few moments, he can sense the monsters. He was positive what he feels are monsters for their auras are darker; more ominous. Then, he was confused since he can't sense the woman and he got sense only darker auras in a forest that limited his abilities severely. However, that didn't stop as he once again ran toward the dark auras.

When Issei was in positions where the monsters were going to approach, he climbs a tree and hidden from sight by sitting on a branch with bushes of leaves are growing. Within the window of his planning, he heard faint footsteps and whispers and his eyes were set on the sounds.

As the sounds got louder, he also heard leaves rustling and looked up to see a woman whom no longer than seventeen years landed in a clearing. She had black hair with split bang and what seems as ears of an animal, Issei noticed the two tails that strung out from behind her. She was wearing a black kimono with a yellow obi around it. Issei thinks as he sees her; She is as beautiful as Tamamo.

She seemed to notice Issei as her eyes followed him as he moved deeper into the bushes. Issei smirked as he thought, She got talent for sensing me. I wonder?

Suddenly, a group of people with bat wings. They had light armor on with a sword strapped to each of their wrists. From that point, he learned that Izuru was a bit off when he said 'monsters.'

"Stray Devil Kuroka! There is nowhere to run now." one of them spoke.

Issei didn't catch of what one of them say. {Ironic since hearing of a Champion or anyone recruited by them are superior to those of supernatural means.} However, he watched carefully to see what she going to do since he got a hunch that she's a fighter. Either fight or flight.

That's when the group charged with inhuman speed. They were clearly trained well.

Issei feared he may need to step in, but suddenly the woman shot of several pink blasts of energy. It confirmed Issei's suspicions about her species.

As he watched her fight, he knew she was powerful. She is a youkai after all and a nekomata. He, then, remembered Tamamo's teaching and further researches of youkais and how powerful each one is.

He thought about it for a second and knew she is a nekoshou, the most powerful and incredibly rare of Nekomata.

He then turned around and started to head back thinking she had it under control, but stopped cold in his track when he heard her scream.

He turned around to see the nekoshou stuck in the back by a black magical bolt and she screamed as the bolt burned a large mark into her back, the kimono she wore became ragged. One of the hunters ready his sword to strike a fatal blow.

This trigger his instincts due to the Dragon dwelling within him and the Dragon said to him only, "What are you waiting for, Brat? This woman needs saving!"

You don't have to say it, Issei mentally reply.

"You haven't been using me for too often and it will trouble you in the near future with strong enemies."

Fine! Balance Breaker, Issei reply as the dragon have been annoying him about this and the dam is finally broke. In an instant, Issei moved into action in a glowing light and met the hunter's sword with some sort of blue energy sword.

The woman stared in awe at the person who saved her, she felt his presence earlier and wondered who he was. She stared at the sword that was glowing attracted to his right arm and felt a shiver go down her spine. She couldn't see the person, he was completely covered in low light glowing. It was obvious the hunters didn't notice him earlier based on their expressions.

Everyone watched as the glow dimmed and standing before them was an armored figure. The armor is all black with heavily reinforced armor and draconic features; blue colored orbs embedded in the back of his hands, elbows, shoulders, and knees. The armor seems to replace his fingers with sharp claws and three claws at the end of the boot fashioning dragon feet. The helmet resembles Godzilla with a mouthguard and blue glowing eyes. A black long tail appears from his tail end of his spine with a spear-like tip. His gauntlets and where the spine should be has white spikes; ten on each gauntlet and a row from head to tail. On his shoulder blades is some sort of Striker Eureka's "angel" wings. In truth, this sight strike fears in everyone hearts fully sensing that this being is powerful.

"Who are you?" The hunter asked as he pulled his sword back, but he still had his guard up.

"None of your business, now leave this place or hunting this girl will be the least of your problems," Issei spoke coldly.

"Ha!? We have you outnumbered." One of the hunters spoke up. And the rest stepped beside their leader.

"Oh well, it's your funeral," Issei muttered.

Two of them swung their swords at Issei but were caught with two of his finger claws. They stared in horror as he easily snapped the swords with two of his fingers on both hands. They backed up quickly as they realized this is a monster. Their horror increased as the mouthguard open realizing a whole lot of razor sharp teeth and drool are dripping out of his mouth.

"Leave or I'll bite YOU ALL." He shouted as he was getting prepared to charge and sink his teeth into them. However, his body didn't follow his voice as his tail rose up and his body hunched. He also let out a monstrous roar after he said, "GRRROOWWWL! SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! OOOONNNNNNNKKKKKK!"

A gust of wind carried all the hunters and slammed them into trees or parts of boulders, their backs were broken from the impact as they couldn't get up and had to crawl away.

"Hahahahaha! Run you cowards! Run! Hahahahahaha!"

You do notice that you can only talk to me Godzilla, Issei thought as his mouthguard appear and cover his mouth once more.

"I blame you for that, Brat. You are the first wielder of of-of…"

Of Forgotten Supreme Gear.

"Exactly. You know I don't know why they called the gauntlets as a gear in the first place."

I think it was at the moment it was called that.

"NO! You're not supposed to answer that! It was a rhetorical question! Well anyway, for now take the cat to Elysium. Those hunters were probably hunting her for a while. I'll sleep for now!"

How is it my fault, Lazilla?, Issei questioned as his armor reverted into nothingness leaving the gauntlets intact as he turned around to see the girl cowering in fear of his power. He signed and rubbed his temples.

"It's okay, I'm not going to hurt you," Issei explained.

The girl narrowed her eyes and stood up then spoke. "What are you? You're clearly not human." She asked cautiously.

"Technically, I'm half human, the rest is a secret," Issei said vaguely.

"Why did you save me?" She asked curiously.

"My Otōto informed that a woman is being chased by monsters. I couldn't leave a call of help unanswered and when you're fighting, I thought that I approach you later. But, here I am helping a beautiful woman when you scream in pain." Issei explained.

The woman blinked and giggle at his explained. She looked at him, "What's your name, stranger? Nya."

"Issei. Just Issei. Do you have a name other than beautiful catwoman?"

The woman slightly blushed, "Nya, you're very flirty, Issei. I'm Kuroka." The newly named Kuroka then became serious, "Firstly, how are you so powerful? I need to know so I can trust you." She asked as she crossed her arms underneath her breasts.

Issei sighed then spoke up. "I wield a powerful artifact that contained a soul of an Ancient dragon and my other half is a far ancient species older than that dragon gives me powerful abilities that youkais will be a drop of the ocean."

Kuroka was shocked at this amount of info and couldn't find any lies within his explanation.

"Someone teaches me about different types of Youkais if you want I know a place where you will be safe," Issei spoke up.

Kuroka became a bit more shocked at the kindness he was giving her, he just met her and he was this friendly. "Nah, I think I will stick with you. If your this powerful, you can protect me nya." She winked with a sly smirk.

Issei felt his face heat up and quickly force his blush down when he said, "Very well. All we have to do now is get my Otōto and then we're off to a safe place."

(A few minutes later) As for Issei and Kuroka treks to get his Otōto, they keep their eyes open and ready for combat in case for hunters' reinforcement or a betrayal well for Kuroka's sake.

Once Issei reached a familiar place where Izuru is hiding, he raises his voice enough to be heard by ten feet radius, "Izuru, come out! It's time to go home and we're bringing a guest too."

After two minutes, Izuru emerged from the bushes, "Oniisan, are the monsters gone?"

"Yes, the monsters are gone. Now, grab your things on the double."

"Okey-dokey."

As Issei watched Izuru grabbing anything that is important into his backpack. He heard Kuroka approached him, "Nya, it's not so nice for you to not introduce me to your ototo."

Issei turned to look her in the eye, "There's a time and a place for everything, and there's bound to be hunters after me if this place is crawling with them."

"But, I sense nobody at this moment. Nya"

"I can't take any chances. Besides, you'll be introduced when we get there."

"Nya? Where's 'there'?"

Before Issei reply any further, Izuru appears between them with his backpack. They nodded each other. Issei turned his sight on Kuroka and took a step forward invading her space. Then, he had one hand wrapped around her wrist.

After that, he looks up to the dark sky and said, "Galen! We're ready!"

Suddenly, a bright light appeared as the portal opened and all three vanished in the bright light. The colors swirled around them and Kuroka swore she saw a planet or two. They arrived with a soft thud when Issei remove his arm and Kuroka leans, trying to fight her stomach from regurgitating.

Issei sighed and rubs Kuroka's back gentle, "It's okay, most tended to ill after their first time traveling by the Starverse."

"Where are we, nya?"

A new voice to Kuroka, at least, answered, "Welcome to Elysium, well, Elysium's Gate that is."

Kuroka turned and sees Galen in all his glory as he takes off his blades turning off the Gate or the Starverse. Once he has done, his eye covered face is focused on the usual, "Welcome back, Blue Great Protector Issei and Izuru, brother of Issei…" He turned to Kuroka's direction then back to Issei, "...Another youkai."

Issei nodded, "This is Kuroka. Kuroka, this is my cousin, Galen."

Kuroka blinked, "Nya?"

Before Kuroka could state the obvious, Issei intervenes, "Yes! I know that Galen and I aren't the same but believe me, we are cousins."

"Besides, Kuroka, if you still desire a safe haven then Elysium is your best bet."

Kuroka widened in shock. "How did you know about this?"

Galen tilted his head as he said as if it answers everything. "I see and heard you."

Issei intervene with his face on the palm of his hands, "During a battle, he lost eyesight however he gained a new sight in a way that allows him to see throughout the stars and his ears, he trained himself in a mountain for a long time in order to fulfill his duty as a gatekeeper of Elysium."

His explanation caused Kuroka to widened a bit further at this Galen's abilities.

Izuru asks, "Do she have to be check?"

Galen chuckled and kneel down, "You see Elysium is supposed to be a safe haven for everyone. We cannot bring problems in if we don't check them when in Elysium. Ok?"

Izuru laughs, "I guess so. Elysium is problem-free home."

Kuroka looks to Issei, "What do they mean by check?"

"You will know soon!"

(A check and a walk to Astrea's residence later) {Trying to cut this short and be funny at the same time} "How do you felt? I mean found out that you're in a world created by Universal Deity and stuff like it."

"I suppose I would have been shocked but walking all the way to this manor left me too tired. Nya!"

Issei chuckled as this and Kuroka glared at him, "Nya, do you find humor at this?"

Issei shook his head, "This reminds of some moments but anyway, let me give you a head up. Since this manor is likely members only, I tried my very best to have you in this manor."

"Nya, do you desire me that much?" said Kuroka as her chest came into contract with Issei's.

Issei blushed, "Well, I couldn't leave a beautiful woman homeless or unprotected."

"Ahem," said all too familiar to Issei as he turned his sight to the front and paled while Kuroka steps back and simply look between the entrance and Issei in mild amusement and curiosity.

The reason was that the doors were open by Astrea dressed in her usual attire of the Council of Rulers. She dressed in a mixture of white gown (around her hips and act as a cape) and silver armor that is connected to her real form (breastplate, mina spaulders, 'dragonic' plackart, dragonic gauntlet without claws revealing her fingers, cuisse that connected to the gown on the hips, smooth greave, and regular sabaton). Astrea currently gives him an angry pout, the one where he sees each time he been with one of the girls in the blue platoon.

Issei sweatdropped while he said weakly, "I can explain..."

(An explanation later) Inside the room of the fourth floor of Astrea's residence known as the Conference of the Blues. The Conference of the Blues is a large room that could house a complete platoon with Addition members of at least sixteen more. It is heavily designs of Greco-roman and decorated in a standard of European royal families.

In the center of the room is a (really) large square table with a semi table that could have 54 people seated next to it according to their rank. The ruler sits in front of the table, while the guardians sit close by the ruler on three seats each. The great protectors could sit next to the guardians who seat on three seats each. Beyond them are the two judges, then two peacekeepers, next are the two wardens. Beyond the high ranking duos, are the eight lancers and knights. After they are the apostles and the low ranking duo known as the scouts. After they are the largest of the group: the soldiers. Finally, beyond the soldier are the juggernauts; the only groups without wings at all (if they're not born with wings). On the far sides of the table are eight chairs each that belong to only foreign personal or other platoons.

Since the platoon is incomplete and most of the members are either on missions, on training, teaching, or spending time with their loved ones. Issei makes sure that Izuru reported to a school for potential platoon members. Currently, there are six people excluding Kuroka and himself present in the Conference of the Blues.

As protocol, Astrea sat in front of her platoon moody glaring daggers at Issei who sat near to an empty seat on his left and Steve Rogers on his right awkwardly patted his back while giving his nod. Thel Vadam studying Kuroka looking ready to attack her in a moment's notices sits next to Marie-Jose Rohmer giving a wave to Kuroka. Altria Hamilton sitting as the sole knight present to the knight section trying to keep her emotions in check. Emphasize on the word TRYING for she slight pouts while looking between Kuroka and Issei. When Issei looks to her direction, she looks away. After her, to the nearest of the end is the pale-skinned black marking Razer Stranger looks the usual; showing a blank expression and keeping a calm mind. Finally, Kuroka who sat behind Issei with one leg crossed over the other, bouncing it impatiently, along with her arms crossed across her chest.

The room was silent when Issei explains and it's still silent when he finished it. IN moments, Astrea broke the silence, "According to your report, Issei, you've miscalculated Convergence's effect and appear in an unknown forest but you still trained Izuru on survival. In a week passed ending the Convergence, you were on break when Izuru comes in a hurry and call you telling you that monsters were chasing Kuroka, wasn't it?"

Kuroka replied, "Yes, it is."

"Then, you instructed Izuru to hide, you rush into the forest, and climb a tree to get a better view of the situation. Founding out that monsters are hunters of a sort and observe Kuroka as a nekoshou. Thinking that you won't be needed that you attempt to leave but stop when hearing her scream. Godzilla the dragon of the Forgotten Supreme Gear managed to get you using Balance Breaker to stop the hunters from killing Kuroka. After that, you expose some information and leave the place with fear of reinforcement resulting leaving some of the equipment behind with her further exposing information on us. Finally, once you reach this residence with a promise of having Kuroka staying here. Is that any addition you might want to add?"

"Pretty much, Astrea. From my understanding, Kuroka needs more than a haven but needs allies to guarantee her safety. What's a better way to be in our territory." Issei reply as he looked around to his fellow companions.

Razer says with disappointment, "That's a hypocrite standard. You said you care for the cat but was about to leave." This was followed by nods by the knight, peacekeeper, and the ruler causing Issei to look down in shame a bit.

"We're getting off topic now. It is not my actions or statements but whether or not Kuroka could be welcome in this mansion."

"Issei, as much I appreciate your willingness to have the cat to join. But you forget the rules here since you're the very first member to join this family. It is the Ruler's decision to let whether or not a person should live in this house and they must be one of us to live here. Also, we don't even know the exact reason of why she's being hunted. How do we know that event is a setup in order to gain information on Elysium." Thel vadam says as he pointed towards Astrea then Kuroka spatting distrust to the group except for Issei.

"He got a point there, Issei," Steve Rogers said to Issei.

Marie elbow Thel and give him a look that clearly says, 'I don't like what you're doing'. Astrea signed as much she wanted to give Kuroka benefit of a doubt but this is much more than a coincident. Before she voices this out, the knight asks to Kuroka, "Why are you being hunted?"

Kuroka had tears coming out of her eyes, it was obviously something that affected her deeply. Astrea, Marie, and Steve could see this and noticed Altria regretting and Issei starting getting angry at this. Kuroka weakly says, "Please don't ask, too many bad memories for me to remember.

Thel didn't buy that answer at all. He slammed his fist at the table. Thel seethed, "Why. Are. You. Being. Hunted. Cat?"

Kuroka couldn't take it anymore for she tried to avoid the eyes being focused on her and shed tears. Issei had enough as he glared at Thel. He shouted, "What was that for?"

Thel reply, "She avoids the question being directed to her."

Issei shouted in rage as his eyes begin to shrine orange, "CAN'T YOU TELL SOMETHING HAPPENED TO HER? THE WAY SHE REACTED MADE IT CLEAR TO ME." He rushed to Kuroka and embrace her in his hug causing her to sob harder in his chest. Almost all of the members current wasn't expecting this as it was now obvious that Issei cared for the nekoshou.

Astrea's expression became grimmer as she commanded, "I wish to have a talk to Kuroka ALONE."

As most of the members see no argument is accepted, they left one by one. Steve looks and sees Issei still hugging Kuroka. He approached and have his right hand on one of Issei. Steve says with calmness, "Come on Issei. We could wait as we stand by the doors. Besides, you know Astrea the best; she won't harm Kuroka any other way."

Issei nodded, "Yes, you are right about that." He turned to his view to Kuroka who stopped crying, "Once you talk to Astrea, you won't need to run from now on." With that, Issei separates the hug and leave with concern sticks to his head as he and Steve close the doors leaving Astrea and Kuroka completely alone.

As soon as Issei and Steve close the door, the conference room's air became thicker enough for Kuroka to feel rage surrounding Astrea. Her grim expression was replaced with an expression that screams killing intention directed toward her. Kuroka looks at her in extreme horror as if she never face this kind of threat. She having trouble with her breathing as if the air is no longer giving her oxygen. Her instincts screamed at her to get away from this girl, no, from this Monster in human form. At first glance, she could sense that she has a dragon scent but now she is beyond what classified as a dragon. She remembers that Issei explained that the Champions or pure blooded Adrielites are beings that became stronger according to the element or emotion they born with. In simple words, the more of that emotion or element exist in the universe, the stronger they get. She even heard rumors that a certain someone is this strong in his true form and this Astrea is near that level. Kuroka sinks further back enough that her back is on the second chair with one of her hands touching the ear while the other touch the ground.

Astrea stands up and appears in front of Kuroka with her hands morphed into three claws hands and her true form wings and tail appear ready to slash at her newfound prey at a moment's notice. Astrea say in a voice that no longer belongs to a girl or a woman but a monster, "Give me one reason of why I shouldn't kill you, Devil?"

Kuroka was shellshock, she thought that these adrielites never know about supernatural as a whole. This was proven when Issei classified her as a nekoshou, but not as a devil. She could tell that the half-blooded adrielite never knows about devils or any of the supernatural subject expect yokais during the meeting.

Mustering her courage, she asks with sweats flowing down her face, "Do you know about the Three Biblical Factions?"

Astrea reveals as she not letting her sights off of Kuroka, "Truth be told, my siblings including me with few of our members know about the existence of all of the supernatural factions and we're currently observing them from time to time. My only lancer used to belong the Angels and my apostle is a kitsune."

Kuroka asks as she attempted to mask her fears, "Who else knows about me being a devil?"

"For now, Galen and myself. However, my lancer and apostle will know if they see you. If you answer this correctly, I will consider to let you stay in my territory. Does Thou agrees to this, Kuroka of the Devils."

Kuroka looks towards the doors wondering if Astrea placed a sound barrier or a barrier in general. This energy and voice should at least gain Issei's ears or that they ignored it for the threat their ruler that is. Kuroka turned her sight to Astrea who patiently waiting for her agreement and the aura never leaving. Finally, she nodded as her head hang low as if she's in shame.

Astrea smiles with closed eyes then the smile disappears as she says, "Good! Why are you being hunted?"

"It all begins like this…" Then Kuroka explains everything to Astrea; what was her life before becoming a devil, joining a peerage in order for her little sister named Shirone to live with roof under her head and food on her plate, the abuse her horrible king do to his peerage for his research on super devils, she killed him to save her little sister from that fate and have to leave her behind for her chance of survival. Thus, earning the status of a stray devil. This cause Kuroka to close her eyes tightly as the tears return with a vengeance. The aura of killing intentions around the Conference room cease to exist and Astrea feels extreme concern towards Kuroka as the dam breaks. Her claw-like hand reverted into a human hand and her wings and tail shrink and disappear from Kuroka's view. No one should have suffered as she did, was the thought of Astrea.

Then, Astrea gets an idea; an idea that will be a benefit towards Kuroka and herself someday but she has to play in a formal manner. She calmed herself as her hands went to the belt of her Ruler's outfit and capture a small box with the blue insignia of the Autobots. The deck holder looking box hovered next to her clothed belly with her hands.

She says, "Kuroka, as much as Issei wants you to stay here, I cannot ignore that you're a criminal of a society that my siblings, their trusted companions, myself, and my companions sought to like it a secret…" This puts fear and hurt into Kuroka as her bangs cover her eyes.

"...However, since you saved your sister from this super devil research. You became a victim to a corruptible Law just to serve those who created it. For that, I offered not just a place in my territory but a place within my family and company."

Kuroka looks up to Astrea in pure shock, "You want me to join?"

Astrea nodded, "Of course! Becoming a member of my family should grant you: complete freedom of suspicions and protection from those who wanted to hunt you for a reward."

Kuroka, again, look at the doors and ponders for a moment or two. Then, she asks, "Are you planning to remove my piece?"

"Piece? Mmmmmmm. Oh! Yes"

"Then, I will."

"Exactly! Although this may hurt a bit."

(Issei's POV) It has been about I think 30 minutes passed since the Super Soldier and I close the doors leaving Astrea and Kuroka talking alone. Elysium is the only place in the entire universe that time perception doesn't work at all. I mean when Elysium was created by Aslan, the other pureblood adrielite were created to keep the Elysium in check but he, somehow, forgot to create an adrielite out of time. So, Elysium only has the dawn, the twilight, and the dusk, but no time at all.

A few more members joined in the gathered from their missions, training, teaching, or whatever it is that require them to be dismissed from Adrielite's duty. Izuru comes back with Eden in casual clothing with as casual for her as she wears Greco gown. Optimus in his human form and Gaeriel appear as well and currently talking to Razer. The Manic of battle, training, and mission is here and seems like he's ready to throw a spear at me for waiting a bit longer. At least, Sheiko on a mission otherwise it will be a slaughter if she were here and somehow angst the Greek Hero of the Trojan War. Michael is, well Michael, trying to explain protocol or close to it to Darius who laughs and disagree with it. Mordred looks like having a staring contest with Altria. At last to appear is Tamamo in a pink kimono and once she caught sight of myself. Without hesitation, she rushes and hugs me while she cries out a river.

I was trying to smooth her while she repeatedly saying, "I miss you!" over and over again. Before I succeeded calming her down, the doors of the conference room have finally opened. Finally, I mentally shouted.

The doors opened revealing Astrea with a proud smile and clapped her hands. No sound could be heard once she clapped her hands. "My faithful hope bringers, those are you who just arrived here. Here are the facts. When the Great Protector Issei and Novice Izuru come back from their training session, they bring a youkai that was being hunted from people due to her status as an endangered species. Issei intervenes and saves the youkai from such a fate. During the talk with her, she requested a place within our territory and I accepted it according to our laws. Now, I presented to you, our newest apostle, Kuroka."

On cue, Kuroka appeared to her members of a new family and shows them; proof of her allegiance. Two sets of thin wings appear behind her back: these wings have black fur representing her species as a youkai. To show off a bit more, her cat ears and tail appear as well showing the presented crowd of her glory. Everyone clapped their hands for the new apostle with the friendliest of smiles.

This is the longest chapter I have written so far, I think. As you may know, the first chunk of the story is a time skip blur for Astrea's platoon or family. This is a crossover of many anime shows and movies but for now, I let you guess them. As you may read is that Issei have acquired a 'sacred gear' of a sort that houses Godzilla himself but there will be more adrielite user that Godzilla fans should know. Only a selected members and the pureblood adrielites know about the entire supernatural but the rest only knows that a portion of them existed. Apostle card allows the recruit like Kuroka or Tamamo no mae to have furred wings due to their species. The soldier card allows the recruit to have wings according to their personality. If you have any questions or comments please post them so I will address them in the next chapter.