Chapter 2 information gathering

Rias Gremory, next heir to the House of Gremory paced the room. Her Queen's eyes following her movements. What Akeno brought before her was intriguing news.

"You said he was teleported here and he knows something about our world? Are you sure, Akeno?"

"Hai Buchou, I'm sure of it. He flinched when I asked about the supernatural world. There's something strange about him." Her posture was straight like an arrow waiting to be fired from its bow. Her normal joyful smile was not on her face. Only a thin line with narrow eyes. The situation about Gerard was something she wished to tease about.

Rias on the other hand kept thinking about what her Queen had told her. A week ago her forced engagement to Riser was stopped by her new Pawn Issei. Now this stranger, Gerard Price, suddenly shows up at Akeno's place from the other side of the world with knowledge about the supernatural world with no explanation about how he got there. Could someone be planning to use him for something, if that was the case then who and why? Questions needed answering that she knew.

The read haired devil stopped her pacing and turned to her friend. "Akeno, I want you to keep an eye on him. Whatever you do don't lose sight of him. As for me, I'll make sure he's enrolled at Kuoh so we can keep a closer eye on him. Human he maybe he could prove to be a valuable ally for us."

Smart thinking of her King, always the one with the plan she was. With a nod, Akeno summoned a circle and teleported back home. As soon as she appeared at the flight of stairs she swiftly ascended them and found to her surprise Gerard standing at the door. "Gerard, what are you doing?"

"Going into town. I must be on my way. I've intruded on your privacy long enough. That and I must find a job to acquire the money needed to buy a house of my own." Gerard answered pulling his jacket on. He didn't wanna go but must. The girl was good company and very kind. There was proof of it from her made him breakfast this morning before going shopping and by was that a breakfast he'd never forget. Possibly the tastiest one at that; sausages and eggs with a steaming cup of tea, its flavor this time being mint.

Nevertheless, he had to find his own home. Intruding on the priestess privacy was something he wished not to do.

"Are you sure you must?" Akeno asked as she stood before him.

"Yes."

"Then let me accompany you. I can show you around town, were to buy clothes and food."

"Being accompanied by a beautiful woman is something I cannot deny the request to." Gerard smiled with a wink. Gentlemanly charm was the best way to make a woman smile and it worked for Akeno giggled at his kind words. His words held truth to them too, she was very beautiful that he couldn't deny either.

"Aar ara, Gerard, your parents must have taught you well."

At hearing the words 'parents' his smile dropped and a downcast look fell over his face. "Thanks but I didn't learn it from him. I never knew him or my mother. I lived with my Italian grandpa in Italy before moving to America, my home county." He paused looking off into the distance as if remembering something or someone from long ago.

"Oh I'm sorry." Akeno said in surprise and bowed apologetically. That was quite a surprise to learn. Losing your parents was one thing but never knowing them was another. She had known them, lived with them. It hurt to known he never experienced that feel.

"It's fine. We all have secrets we wish to not reveal." The black haired man answered with a wave of his hand. "But enough dwelling on the past. Let us venture into town."

The two black haired beings traveled all around, from north and east to south, and west. They pasted clothe stores, tattoo parlors, barber shops, food joints, cinemas bars, and clubs. All the while Akeno pointed out different buildings for the human to visit. "That's Yoko's burger joint." She pointed to a building with a plastic hamburger building on the side. "And that's-"

"Bed Bath and Beyond?" Gerard gasped with a little surprise at the building the woman pointed to. He shouldn't be surprised by this, however. The United States of America and Japan were allied and shared many things, McDonalds being one of them. Still, to see a Bed Bath and Beyond all the way out here in a quiet town like this was a surprise.

There journey through town continued till they reached their final destination.

"And this is where you'll be enrolled, Gerard. Kuoh Academy."

Gerard looked at the building with wonder. It was quite a well build school. It certainly had a western feel to it with their pointy roof tops. Besides the architect, it was quite a clean looking school. The janitors here must really love their job to keep the school spotless. All in all Kuoh Academy was a place Gerard would look forward to attending. "It's perfect."

Akeno smiled brightly at his answer. "There is something else you should know about me. I am the vice-president of the occult research club or ORC for short."

"O R C? What a strange abbreviation for the club."

"Whys that?"

"Well... in the western culture those words went put together spell the name orc."

Akeno was quite for a long moment before laughing. "How right you are, Gerard." Before she spoke again she was cut off by the sound of growling. Not from her but Gerard. "Oh my, someone's hungry." She teased with a poke to his waste. The young man jumped back at the action causing her to giggle. "Let's eat."

It was almost mid-afternoon before they found a food joint not far from the school. They sat in their booth enjoy a wonderful meal of burgers and fires.

"This is good." The green eyed boy commented after swallowing a bite. "However, I believe your cooking is better."

"Ara ara, you flatter me, Gerard. Your grandpa sure taught you how to charm a lady."

"That he did." He paused to take another bite into his burger savoring the taste when clear of food he spoke again. "Akeno-san, besides being a priestess, and a senior in high school, what else do you do? You've never mention friends or family? Speaking of family, were are yours? I thought you'd be leaving with them?"

Akeno's smile dropped at the question about her parents. She tried her best not to show resentment toward him in front of the young man and kept it hidden. "They died when I was young so my best friend's family took me in. I'm sure you'll like her."

"And who is this friend you speak of?"

"Me." A new voice said.

Both looked to see a woman stroll over wearing pants and t-shirt that did little to hide her buxom figure. It wasn't her figure that caught Gerard's eyes however, but her red hair. It was like a red curtain draped over a stage. Gerard immeditly rose to his feet and stuck a hand out for her to shake. "Your Akeno-san's friend? Pleased to meet you, I'm Gerard Price."

"Rias Gremory, it's a pleasure to meet you as well, Price-san."

"Heh, just Gerard. No offense but being too formal makes my skin crawl. I'm more of a first name basis guy." Gerard answered with a sheepish smile. "And by the sound of your name, you're European are you not?"

"You are correct. I moved to Japan with some friends and have stayed here since I was a kid."

Gerard whistled at the revelation. "Since a kid? You must be very fluent in Japanese."

"Hai, anata no nihongo wa dore kurai yoidesu ka, Gerard-San?" (Yes, how good is your Japanese, Gerard?)

"Motto yoku naru hazu. Watashi wa Itaria-go ni tan'nōdesu." (Could be better. I'm fluent in Italian.) "Quanto è buono è il tuo italiano, Rias?" (How good is your Italian, Rias?)

"Fluente il mio amico." (Fluent my friend.)

Gerard was impressed by the red head. She spoke, English, Japanese, and Italian. She was quite talented.

"Oh mio, non dimenticare di me." (Oh my, don't forget about me.)

Vince glanced at Akeno. She too knew Italian!? Who were these woman!? "Ok, ok. Enough of the forging language stuff. Were in Japan so we should be speaking in their tongue, not American."

Rias laughed. How coincidental for the heiress to spot the two walking down the same street as her. She sat beside her friend and studied the man's features taking in every detail of his body. "So Gerard, I heard from Akeno a strange story about how you suddenly appeared in Japan out of nowhere."

Gerard glared playfully at the black haired beauty. "You told her what happened?"

Akeno giggled. "Who wouldn't tell a story like that to a friend? Some random stranger suddenly appearing at your house during a storm is quite a strange tale don't you think?

Gerard laughed at that. "Indeed it would be but I wouldn't mind a beautiful woman like you both would appear at my house seeking shelter.

Rias stifled a laugh at the compliment. "However, she never told me how charming you are. Is that a secret between the two of you?"

"Ara ara Rias, is that jealously I hear? I thought you were fine with having Issei."

Rias playfully smacked her friend on the arm at the teasing jab sent to her. "Well it's been fun but theirs stuff I must take care of. Gerard-san, it was a pleasure to meet you. Oh also, she told me of her offer to have you attend Kuoh Academy. I will speak to my father and see what he can do about it. Again, it was a pleasure meeting you. I hope we meet again in school."

"Rias wait, one more thing!" Akeno called before her friend and king was out of ear shot. "Gerard is in need of a place to stay. Seeing as how rich your family is-"

"Akeno no. I can't let your friend do such a thing. I must work to obtain my own living space not have it handed to me on a silver platter." Gerard protested.

Rias smile. He truly was a kind soul to reject such a generous offer. However, that also rose suspicion on her part. Those sort of traits are found within those associated with the Church. Yet not once did he say anything about God, prayers, the bible, nor was his attire that of a priest and he certainly wasn't wear a cross. She'd need more information about this man. "Don't worry about it. My families loaded with cash, we can provide you with a bank account, and a home. It'll be my way of saying welcome to Kuoh."

Gerard wanted to say no, knowing he had to earn the money. However, with his current situation he honestly couldn't refuse. With a sigh he replied. "Alright, but I except something comfy. No big flashy mansion ok? Just a house."

Rias smile. "Deal. A house for you should be accomplished by Monday. Till then stay safe." With a wave the red head was gone.

Gerard sighed and looked to Akeno who was trying very hard to not have a giggle fit. "I'm still going to need to find a job. And how exactly is Rias supposed to get a house for me by Monday? It's Sunday! There's no way she could do something like that, even if she's rich."

"You'd be surprised. The Gremory family is very rich. They can buy a lot."

After much conversation and a little shopping for new clothes for the black haired boy, they at last chose to walk back to Akeno's shrine, were Gerard was to stay till he got his new home. Although they were not a street lighten road Gerard stayed close to Akeno, his eyes looking all about in case they get jumped by thugs. Gerard could fight, that much was proven by his lean physical build but he wished not to have one in front of Akeno. He couldn't stand letting her see him get hurt or hurt somebody. His hopes however were dashed by the sound of cat calls and wolf whistles from behind.

The black haired dup turned to the commotion and saw five men a ways away.

"Ywah shawty how you doing this night!? Watcha do'in with a pretty boy like him? Come ditch that fool and ride along back to our crib."

Gerard surpassed an irritated sigh. Of course it had to be thugs, why thugs!? They were sloppy, uneducated, cheap fighters, and worst of all, treated woman property! He spared a glance to Akeno who seems quite calm at the declaration made by the thug.

"Ara ara, charming as that is I already have someone." She grabbed Gerard's arm and pressed it between her breasts. She saw a faint blush creep upon his surprised face and giggled at it. "Ara ara Gerard-Kun, you didn't tell me you were shy about having my breasts on you." She then turned to the thugs with a sly smirk. "He's quite the charming one too."

The thugs laughed her words and advanced on them.

"Come on bae, no need to stick around with a pretty boy like him. He's nothing but trouble." Said another thug.

At that moment Gerard broke away from Akeno's hold and stood in front of her, arms out, and a stern look on his face. "You should turn around and move along, kid! You don't want the trouble I'd give you!"

The thug leader scowled at Gerard, not liking his tone. "Listen boy." He tone changing to a serious one all manner of 'thug talk' gone. "If you step aside will let you go and forget to tell our master about you meeting devil we came to kill."

Gerard stared at the men in confusion. "Devil? Who is such a thing?"

"Her." The thug said pointing to Akeno.

Gerard looked over his shoulder to the woman, whose expression was one of anger, then back to the thugs. "A devil you say she is, yet I see four standing before me waiting to taste the ground!"

As soon as those words left the four thugs charge them, but not before drawing weapons to use in the coming battle.

Gerard stepped forward dropping into a fighting stance. "Stay behind me."

"Yawh!"

Gerard moved to the left, knocking the first thugs attack away easily and counter attacking with a palm strike to the face. Staggering his first attacker, he changed targets to duck under a swipe to his face and delivered swift punches to stomach and finished with an uppercut sending him flying into the air. While assaulting the man's stomach with punches, he kicked his left leg out to parry a brass knuckle wielder attacker. Then came down on him with a powerful right hook sending him spinning to the ground face first! His first attacker who he staggered came back for another round and met his match with a knee to the stomach and a double axe slam to the head.

Three down two to go.

He readied himself to fight but stopped at the sound of a gun's safety being let off. He ceased all activity and glared at the owner of the pistol, the leader. His fellow thug was lecherously eyeing Akeno's bust. Something Gerard disapproved with much resentment.

"Have to admit you're quite a fighter, boy. Wonder how you'll fair against my boss? Even if he's not human."

Gerard narrowed his eyes. Not human? He was clearly working for someone evil. "Tell me something. Why exactly did you call Akeno a Devil? At least tell me that before you put a bullet in my head."

The gang leader smirked. "I'm glad you ask, since your about to die anyway. Your friend, Akeno Himejima, she's not of this world. She's a monster, a devil, one who seduces someone to do their bidding!"

Gerard nodded his eyes flickering to Akeno. "Not gonna lie pal she does have, ahemn, a rather large bust that is quite distracting, sorry Akeno. However, I think you're mistaken. She's not a devil. She's as normal as she can be."

"That's were your wrong!" Said a commanding voice which made Akeno narrow her eyes. Out of shadows walked, or rather floated, out of the shadows. He wore a fabricated suite and had stock rim glasses upon his face and a broken nose. Yet again it was the eyes and hair that caught Gerard's attention along with the two black angel wings sticking out of his back. The man, if he was a man, had silver hair in a ponytail like those of the 17th century and red eyes. What the hell was going on!? His eyes flickered to Akeno and an arrogant smirk crossed his lips. "Akeno, my dear how I've missed you so much."

"Hextin," The priestess replied her eyes looking at defeated thugs. "I see you're still hiring people to stalk me."

"I know isn't that fun!? Taking pictures of you dresses and undressed! Oh the delight I'll have seeing you chained to the bed naked!"

"What did you say?"

Hextin looked to the human who glared daggers at him. Hextin grinned. "I said. I'll chain her naked to the bed." He said each word with a lustful glint in his eye. "But where are my manners. I am Hextin, Fallen Angel of the Grigori." He bowed politely to the human.

"You mean rouge Fallen Angel!" Spat Akeno hatefully. "You declared yourself a rouge so you could hunt me down and get in my pants!"

Hextin laughed gleefully. "That's right! Now listen Akeno love you're going to come with me or your human friend dies."

"Hextin." Gerard said glaring at the fallen angel. "I think you should know something." A strange circle started forming within his left hand surprising both Akeno and Hextin. "I don't like stalkers and I HATE perverts like you!" Then out of the symbol came a blast of energy, hitting the thug leader square in the chest sending him crashing into a tree! With the immediately threat gone he focused on Hextin. He clapped his hands together and formed strange hand signs then thrust then forward, index and thumbs jointed together. From that a bigger circle appeared before his interlocked hands and out shot a blast of blueish white energy at the fallen angel.

Hextin, although surprised gained his wits together and shot upwards dodging the strange spell aimed at him. He scowled at the human. "So you're a magician are you!? Fine I'll still kill you!"

"I am no magician." Gerard formed another any sign and this time each hand had a symbol before his firsts. "I'm a sorcerer!" he sent forth another blast of energy at the fallen angel with his right hand while the his left fired a shot at the last thug, who was too surprised to do anything but get hit and fall to the ground motionless. "Come on you overgrown crow hold still so I can rip your wings and tongue out of you!"

Surprised as Akeno was at this revelation the young woman was feeling hot at the thought of seeing Hextin's wings and tongue getting ripped out savagely! 'So brutal you are, Gerard-kun…what other secrets could you be hiding?' She thought watching the now magical human fight her stalker.

Hextin meanwhile was dodging attacks left and right glaring hatefully at the magician. He rolled to the left and summoned forth his light spear and wasted no time in throwing it. The holy weapon sored toward its opponent at rapid speed but was blocked by a shield formed by one of the seals, angering the Fallen Angel greatly. This man, Gerard, he was no ordinary magician, he said he was a sorcerer. Could he have been trained by magicians from Asia? No, that he couldn't be the case. Sorcery was performed by chants, this magician was using European style magic; spells. What the hell was going on?

"I summon the Blades of Zhu-Chang!"

Hextin's ears flexed at the words. Swords of Zhu-Chang, what the hell was that? His answer was given when five swords came flying at him! Chinese Dao's to be precise. Now he was using sorcery could this boy have learn both forms of magic!? Hextin wrapped himself within his wings and grunted in pain as each sword imbedded itself into them. It may not have pierced through but man did it hurt like hell! He released a gust of wind from his damaged and growled as he pulled the blades form them. "This isn't over, magician! I'll have your head and Akeno's virginity!" Then sent forth a barrage of light spears.

Gerard glared at the Fallen Angel but could do nothing to prevent his escape. He swiftly locked his hands together to create a shield around himself and Akeno to survive the spear bombardment. When it ceased he looked around at the destruction caused by the battle and sighed. So the supernatural world was all the way out here in Japan is it too? That wasn't good. He had to tell the others about this. Speaking of telling, he turned to Akeno who looked on in awe at the display of magic he had performed. He had some explaining to do."

End.

Their we go, the secret is out and now its time for some explaining. The crossover I have with this will be revealed bit by bit but I'm sure others can guess what I've crossed it over with.

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