Deus Ex Sermo

by FluffySheepLion

The world is a giant program. Every program runs on a code to smoothly process information. Bugs are small inconsistencies that occur when programs aren't properly coded. Every program has bugs, and someone needs to fix them all. Takes place after the Asia rescue.

2. The Unknown Element

Deus Ex Sermo

Chapter 1: The Moderator

-Talking-

-Thoughts-

-Trapped Entity/ System-

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Only after looking over the characters and the anime again did I realize that I messed up 'Yuuma's' last name. Whatever, she is now an Asano for this fic. That is why it is fanfiction. (Honestly more surprised I wasn't called out on that.)

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-Kuoh Academy- Early Evening- ORC Clubroom-

To say that the meeting was awkward would be an understatement. Immediately after school was over, Issei dragged his, now human, ex-girlfriend to the Occult Research Clubroom. The first one to notice her was the club president, and resident Royal Devil, Rias Gremory. The scarlet haired beauty glared down at the being that had dared to harm members of her peerage. The next was Asia Argento, the blonde ex-nun that died at the hands of the former fallen angel. Her first instinct was to hide behind Kiba Yuuto, Rias Gremory's [Knight] and the school's pretty-boy. His sacred gear, Sword Birth activated, summoning a blade of shadows to his hand and a wall of various magical swords in between himself and Yuuma. Apparently Rias' [Queen], Akeno Himejima, and her [Rook], Koneko Toujou, were out fulfilling contracts.

Seeing the look on Issei's face, which was usually carefree but now was filled with barely contained rage, told Rias that this was not a social visit. Even more convincing was the deep blush and sheepish expression that Yuuma wore. Still…

"Alright," Rias started, trying to be civil, "Why are you here, Raynare?"

"Actually, it's just Yuuma. I'm human."

"Bullshit," cried out Rias' [Knight].

"She's telling the truth, Kiba." Issei defended, though it obviously pained him to say so. Even Rias was taken aback. Issei continued, "She signed up for this school through Kaichou."

The implications of what Issei said hit everyone like a rock. The Kaichou, or Student Body President, Sona Sitri, was the current heir to the demonic house of Sitri, much like how Rias was the heir to Gremory. If Ray- Yuuma could enter the school with Kaichou's permission then something happened to Yuuma deeming her 'not a threat.' Rias caved.

"Fine, take a seat, Yuuma-san." Yuuma gave a quick nod and took a seat on the club's couch. Kiba removed his swords from the scene while Issei remained standing. Rias folded her hands onto her desk.

"How does a fallen angel become human?" Rias asked in a tone demanding an answer. The rest of the club members looked at Yuuma expectantly.

"Umm, well… I wasn't always a fallen angel."

"How is that possible?" asked Kiba, "You can't be reincarnated into a fallen angel.

"N-No, but you can be reincarnated as an angel." Eyebrows rose at this statement. "Like how devils have the evil piece system, angels have something known as a Brave Saints system. Powerful angels are given suits, like with playing cards, and can reincarnate humans into angels using those cards. Then they can be turned into a fallen angel the natural way."

This time it was Asia's turn to speak. "You were chosen by the angels themselves and you still turned into a fallen angel?"

Yuuma cringed. "I will always be grateful to Lady Gabriel for acknowledging me, but I was an angel for five years. All of the rules, regulations, stipulations, taboos, it was too much for me. Being a fallen angel was so much easier."

"Hold up." All eyes turned to Issei. "Just how old are you?" Leave it to Issei to get off topic.

"Physically 16, though I think I'm almost 50 by now. My alias right now is Yuuma Asano II, my own granddaughter." At the answer, Issei turned to sulk in the corner.

"I went out with an old lady…"

"Who are you calling old!?" Yuuma yelled.

"Yuuma-san, back on topic," started Rias, "How were you turned human again?"

Yuuma pulled her knees to her chest and let a harsh shiver rock her body. She began explaining about how she escaped from the church the night of Asia's 'ceremony', she got several glares for that, and found her way to the park. Issei was brought out of his slump when he heard this and started laughing. The irony was real.

"Anyway," Yuuma growled, obviously embarrassed by her blunder and mad at Issei for laughing at it, "Shortly after I reached the park there was a boy just standing there. Of course I was weak at the time so I tried to see if I could get a favor from him. I changed from my fallen angel form to my civilian form in order to convince him. Of course I changed out of his view so he should have had no idea."

Rias furrowed her brow. 'Should have…?'

"I walked up to him and asked for help when he turned to me. He stated "Target Aquired", chanted some latin, and started chasing after me. The strange thing was he felt completely human."

Rias immediately thought "Rogue Exorcist."

"That wasn't the scary part. The scary part was when his eyes shifted into nothing but glowing green rings. You have to understand that I was weak, it was the dead of night, and the entire time I was being chased those were the only things I saw."

"I must have been running for fifteen when I finally decided to hurt him. At the time I had just reached the fountain-" more laughter from Issei "- and I could see him from the lamp lights. He was wearing a Kuoh uniform and had short, brown hair."

Rias made sure to file that away for later.

"Imagine my surprise when he sidesteps my light spear and freezes me in place without magic and without touching me."

Yuuma nearly broke down in tears. The makeup she had put on that morning was beginning to smear. She slowly rocked back and forth in her seat.

"For a second I though he was just a powerful pervert. I couldn't move, I could barely breathe, and he was reaching my chest with one hand. He said something, I can't remember what, and then his hand sunk into my chest. Literally through my chest."

Rias' brow furrowed further while Issei, Kiba, and Asia had wide eyes. "I don't know how, but he was able to rip out my Saint card."

The room was bathed in silence as Yuuma's statement processed in the minds of the ORC. The gentle squeaking of the sofa from Yuuma's movements was the only thing that could be heard. Issei and Asia looked sick, Kiba was looking green, and Rias was the definition of horrified.

"Umm, sorry for dropping this on you," Yuuma stated, trying to break the silence.

"No, that's fine." Rias replied, obviously struggling to find her words.

"Can I go? I still have my history homework to finish."

"Y-yes…"

The former fallen angel wiped away her tears as she headed for the door. Nobody attempted to stop her.

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-Unknown Location- That Night-

The house was non-descript. This mass manufactured abode currently had most of the lights shut off. The only lighting active was in the kitchen. Smoke could be seen coming from the dish that had just been pulled out of the oven. The resident of the house sighed. "Fourth time that's happened. What could be the problem?"

LOAD STATE

The boy looked over the ingredients again. "Ah, expired. That explains it." The offending materials were quickly thrown into the trash.

"It's only been an hour since sunset. Maybe there will be a restaurant open…"

The boy headed to the bathroom to give himself a once over. The LOAD STATE command cleaned his clothing of the mess he had made in the kitchen. He looked entirely average. His casual clothing of khakis and a T-shirt fit him loosely while his short cut brown hair was parted to the left and gave him a nerdy look. Resting on his face was a pair of glasses, full rimmed and thick as a quarter. It only took a glance for him to notice some stray hairs and comb them back into place.

'Yeah, that will do.'

Once outside his house he gave the lock a tap. "Run Function: Lock." A click could be heard as the mechanisms inside the door reworked themselves. In truth there was no keyhole on the door, just the inner locking mechanisms. "So glad I made that decision."

"The nearest café would be closed at this time. Is… yeah, that should still be open."

BUG DETECTED

"Well, there goes my night," the boy thought, though he didn't seem displeased. In one motion he took off his glasses, flicked them closed, and clipped them to his pocket.

"Deus Ex Sermo."

It was like a switch had been flipped and the boy's vision went from blurry to perfect. His eyes physically changed to white before several green circles formed on them. Similarly green lines appeared in his line of sight, following the road like a GPS. A waypoint with a distance could be seen beyond the horizon.

"Alright Meta-kun, where is it?"

DESTINATION: ABANDONED CHURCH

"Of course. Couldn't be at the local MgRonalds or anything."

CHANCES OF A BUG AT DESTINATION "MGRONALDS" ARE NEGLIGABLE JOSHIRO-KUN

"Not surprised. Lead the way."

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And there's another chapter. I was honestly surprised at the response this fic got. Usually it takes a bit to get a favorite or follow. Maybe it's just the fandom. Anyway, glad for anyone who enjoyed this and thank you to anyone who reviewed.

Barajas: Hopefully this chapter answers your question.

Frozem1: Yeah, definitely closer to a moderator than the big man himself.

The truth behind Yuuma has come to light, the OC has made his first true appearance, and he's off to fix another problem. Follow, favorite, review, and I will see you all next chapter.