Sunday came sooner than I expected. Raynare and I chatted a little more in between then and the park day, but not much. I can't honestly say I'm surprised. I don' think she'd see any point in interacting with me before then, since she may be plotting to kill me. Maybe that's why she buttered me up first. I'm not as perverted as Issei, so I wouldn't jump at the chance to date a girl like her. Not saying I wouldn't want to, but I would definitely think something is up if she just asked me out on a date out of the blue.
Digression aside, I wasn't sure what to feel. I was afraid, and anxious, but also excited and a little happy in all honesty. I mean, this is my first date! And with a gorgeous woman no less. Granted, I may or may not die at the end of it, but is that a reason to not enjoy the date? Given the events that could occur today, I'd say I have about a 60 – 70% chance to survive the day. Good enough for me. As is evident by the fact that I was waiting for her outside of the apartment building we both live in.
Even if she does ultimately kill me, I'm certain I'll become a Devil. I got a flyer with a magic circle drawn on it and a caption saying 'your wish will be granted' in the mail this morning. Coincidence? Maybe, maybe not.
"Takeo-kun!" I heard Raynare call out to me as she exited the building, wearing a black miniskirt, a blue strapless shirt, a pair of knee-high boots, and a long sleeve black cropped jacket. She had the slightest hint of make-up, and her silky black hair flowed freely.
"Hi there. You look beautiful." I told her honestly with a smile. She blushed and smiled brightly at the compliment.
"Thanks. You look great too." She returned it with a smile. I was wearing my usual black jeans and boots, but decided to go with a white button up shirt and a black blazer, of which that I pulled the sleeves up, giving me a casual-formal look. She wasn't that different in that regard.
"Thanks. Shall we go?" I asked her, offering my arm.
"Hai!" She chirped as she latched onto my arm, unintentionally (possibly) pressing her breasts into my arm, making me blush. Now, I'm not a perv like Issei, but I am still a 20 year old male, and tits are the best. Very few men, homosexuals excluded, could disagree with that.
And so, we went on our date. The booking for the karaoke club was a little later than expected, so we decided to dabble a little bit around town before heading there. I took her to a simple restaurant, where most, if not all, people were dressed similarly to us, that being casual-formal, and we had a nice meal. I had a nice steak and chips, while she a salad and grilled fish.
We talked about a few things, telling each other about ourselves. We had similar interests in music and foods, but completely different tastes in terms of TV and the like. I liked Horror movies and action anime, along with the occasional romance of both, but not much else. She wasn't a massive fan of anime, but she did enjoy action movies. And we were both night owls… Pun intended? I don't know.
It was about 2 or 3 hours before we got to the karaoke bar. And it was quite fun. Thankfully, the place we went to had songs from American and English artists too, so that was a bonus. I wasn't sure how I felt about being in a small room with a girl… Alone… I've read one or two manga that have situations similar to this… And the alcohol that Raynare was drinking didn't help my wandering mind.
"So, what are you gonna sing?" Raynare asked with a smile as she drank her whiskey. I had a bottle of cider.
"Depends on what they have." I responded with a shrug as I got up and looked through the song list.
Despite the possibility that she may or may not kill me at the end of this date, Raynare had really grown on me. I wouldn't say I'm in love with her, but I won't deny liking her. I did everything I could to avoid her, but she still managed to worm her way into my heart. What does this mean? I'm fucked, that's what it means. And not in the good way.
Eventually, I found a song that I liked and smiled at the humour its title had, given my current situation. I pressed the play button, got up on the stage in our little room, and started singing.
I've had nothing but bad luck
Since the day I saw the cat at my door
So I came here to you, sweet lady
Answering your mystical call
Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
And I knew it was a spell she'd cast
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you from behind
Give me the ring on your finger
Let me see the lines of your hand
I can see me a tall dark stranger
Giving you what you hadn't planned
I drank the potion she offered me
I found myself on the floor
Then I looked in those big green eyes
And I wondered what I came there for
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you from behind.
As I sang, I noticed Raynare seemed to be getting nervous. No doubt because she noticed the hidden message in the song I chose. I gave her a bright smile, almost as if saying 'no I don't know you're a Fallen Angel' and she seemed to buy it, judging by her subtle sigh of relief. I guess that confirms that she IS indeed a Fallen Angel. Not gonna lie, I had a sneaking suspicion that she might not be one, and that this is an alternate Universe where 'Yuuma Amano' is a normal girl.
"Bye bye to that theory." I thought as I continued singing.
Stay awake…
Look out…
If you're out on a moonlit night
Be careful of the neighbourhood strays
Of a lady with long black hair
Tryin' to win you with her feminine ways
Crystal ball on the table
Showing the future, the past
Same cat with them evil eyes
You'd better get out of there fast
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you.
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you
She's just a devil woman
With evil on her mind
Beware the devil woman
She's gonna get you from behind.
I panted as I finished the song. Raynare was giving me a nice round of applause with a bright smile on her face, with a faint blush. I tried not to think too much of it, given how much 'Yuuma' blushed in the anime.
"That was very well-done Takeo-kun!" She complemented with a smile, which I returned.
"Thanks." I said as I sat beside her, handing her the microphone.
"Your turn." She blushed and spluttered her drink a little, coughing.
"I-I-I-I'm not much of a singer." She stammered with an embarrassed blush. I gave her deadpanned look.
"No way are you dragging me here and expecting me to sing. If you want me sing again, you sing." I told her.
She gave a light glare, but with the blush and involuntary pout, it was actually quite cute. I simply responded by maintaining my stoic face, but raised my eyebrows a little, showing that I was serious. With a huff, she took the microphone and walked up to the little stage, making me grin at the victory. While she went through the list of songs, I gave her a smug smirk and a victory sign, making her roll her eyes in amusement as she started singing.
I really wanna stop but I just got the taste for it
I feel like I could fly with the boy on the moon
So honey hold my hand, you like making me wait for it
I feel like I could die walking up to the room, oh yeah
Late night watching television
But how'd we get in this position
It's way too soon, I know this isn't love
But I need to tell you something
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
Oh did I say too much?
I'm so in my head
When we're outta touch (outta touch)
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
I blushed when she winked at me as she finished the chorus. Was that some kind of hint? Regardless, she had talent at singing. What was that she said about not being much of a singer? Bollocks, that's what. Now I see where the phrase 'Voice like an Angel' comes from. I guess the only thing an Angel loses when he/she Falls is the halo, the white wings, and God's protection. Anyway, she continued singing, and started dancing along with the music. She was really enjoying herself.
It's like everything you say is a sweet revelation
All I wanna do is get into your head
Yeah we could stay alone, you and me and this temptation
Sipping on your lips, hanging on by a thread, baby
Late night watching television
But how'd we get in this position
It's way too soon, I know this isn't love (no)
But I need to tell you something
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
Oh did I say too much?
I'm so in my head
When we're outta touch (when we're outta touch)
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
Who gave you eyes like that, said you could keep them?
I dunno how to act or if I should be leavin'
I'm running outta time, going outta my mind
I need to tell you something, yeah I need to tell you something
Yeah
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me too?
Oh I did say too much? (did I say too much?)
I'm so in my head (I'm so in my head)
When we're outta touch (when we're outta touch)
I really really really really really really like you
And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too?
She walked back to the couch I was sitting on, panting, and fell into it. It's not too surprising. Singing can actually be exhausting. She was singing AND dancing. Fallen Angel or not, that would really tire someone out.
"What was that you said about not being much of a singer?" I asked her sarcastically. She chuckled in embarrassment and scratched her cheek.
"Bollocks, that's what it was." I told her with a smile as I rolled my eyes. She giggled and punched my arm playfully.
"Still, it was great. You have an amazing voice." I complimented with a smile. She blushed at the praise and started circling her hair around her finger.
"Thanks." She muttered under her breath, seeming genuinely happy at the compliment. I checked my watch to see how much time we have left in our booking.
"We still have enough time for one more song. Duet?" I asked her with a sing. She perked up with a bright smile.
"Haaaai!" She drawled out happily as she practically dragged me to the stage. I couldn't help laughing as it happened. We looked through the list and found a song that we could sing together.
(Raynare singing | Takeo singing | Both singing)
Now and then I think of when we were together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember
You can get addicted to a certain kind of sadness
Like resignation to the end, always the end
So when we found that we could not make sense
Well you said that we would still be friends
But I'll admit that I was glad that it was over
But you didn't have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don't even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
No you didn't have to stoop so low
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number
I guess that I don't need that though
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
And I don't wanna live that way
Reading into every word you say
You said that you could let it go
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know
But you didn't have to cut me off (Ooooooooh…)
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing(Aaaaaaaah!)
And I don't even need your love(Ooooooooh…)
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough(Aaaaaaaah!)
No you didn't have to stoop so low(Ooooooooh…)
Have your friends collect your records and then change your number(Aaaaaaaah!)
I guess that I don't need that though(Ooooooooh…)
Now you're just somebody that I used to know(Aaaaaaaah!)
Somebody, I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Somebody, I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
I used to know,
That I used to know,
I used to know somebody
We both finished the song, panting, as we heard the announcer in the intercom inform us that our time is up. We gave each other smiles before we grabbed our stuff and left the building, Raynare clinging to my arm with a bright smile. I couldn't help smiling too. I don't think I remember the last time I had this much fun. Much less with a girl as beautiful as Raynare.
"This was really fun." Raynare said with a smile as we walked through the park. The sun was beginning to set.
"It was." I agreed with a smile, though I was trembling internally. We were approaching a fountain… a very familiar fountain…
I noticed Raynare seemed a little on edge when we approached the fountain. Well, maybe not on edge, but she didn't seem happy to see this place. Has she already killed Issei maybe? Let's find out. With a blush, I reached my hand out a little as we walked side-by-side, and grasped hers. She seemed shocked at first, but it quickly turned into a slight frown, but just as fast as it came, the frown turned into a delighted smile. Yep. She's already killed him. But, does she want to kill me now?
"Hey, Takeo-kun?" She called out to me as we stopped in front of the fountain. She let go of my hand and walked forward, spinning to meet my eyes with her hands behind her back and a small blush on her face.
"Yes Yuuma-san?" I asked her with a gentle smile. Need to keep up the clueless civilian façade after all.
"Would you… would you kiss me?" She asked as she started shuffling cutely.
My surprise was abundant, that's for sure. That was not what I expected from her. I had expected the old 'would you die for me?' line with a cold smile. Low and behold, she wants me to kiss her. I blushed heavily and looked away for a second.
"I'd… really like to…" I admitted with a blush. No point in denying the fact that this Fallen Angel had managed to earn my affections. It's not love, but I won't deny I like her. She gave me a cute smile as her blush deepened.
"Is there anything stopping you?" She asked with a small smirk. I returned it gently and closed the gap between us, wrapping my arms around her waist.
"Not anymore." I whispered.
She smiled as I pressed my lips against hers. They were soft, and warm, and the way her lips danced with mine was an amazing feeling. I heard her let out a small moan of pleasure when I tightened my arms around her. Imagine my surprise when pushed her tongue past her lips and then mine, exploring the inside of my mouth. Well then, may as well play along. I pushed my tongue past hers and started exploring her mouth in the same manor she was doing mine. We battle for dominance, but I lost in a matter of seconds. She was probably more experienced than I was; this was my first kiss after all. I didn't mind though. I don't mind being submissive at all. We separated after about 5 minutes, a thin string of saliva connecting our mouths that disappeared in a few second.
"Yuuma-san?" I asked in concern when I saw tears building up in her eyes, a depressed and miserable look on her face.
"I'm sorry…" She mumbled.
Before I could ask what she was sorry for, I felt a sharp pain stabbing in the middle of my chest. Literally, and figuratively. I looked down and saw glowing red appendage sticking out of my chest. My eyes followed its length and I saw Raynare was holding it. Well, can't say I'm surprised, but it still stings. Figuratively I mean.
"I'm sorry Takeo-kun… I really do like you, but my orders are clear." She said in a pained monotone as he clothes shred off of her body. I noticed her voice had gotten a bit deeper.
She now wore a revealing and skimpy outfit consisting of black thigh high heel boots, gloves that went up her entire arms, with shoulder guards that had 3 spikes each, black leather straps that went around and under her breasts, and a thong-like piece of leather held together by 3 strings. If I didn't have a spear of light in my chest, I would've been drooling.
"Yuu… ma…" I choked out as the spear in my chest dissipated. I stumbled back and fell to my knees.
"I'm sorry. I really don't want to do this, but Azezal-sama has ordered this. I cannot disobey him." She said spoke in a solemn tone as 2 black wings tore out of her back. In an odd way, it gave her more appeal.
"In another life, we might've been. I'm sorry Takeo. This is goodbye. The only person you can blame is God, who gave you the Sacred Gear." She said, completely emotionless. At least on the outside.
She really didn't want to do this, did she? I could see her eyes getting watery. She wasn't shedding any tears, but I could see she wanted to. I let out a choked gagging sound and spilt blood on the floor from my mouth as I fell to the ground, my head on its side, looking up at Raynare.
"Goodbye Takeo." She said sadly as kneeled down. She planted a kiss on my cheek before taking off into the distance.
"Well, this isn't how imagined this going…" I thought to myself as I lay on the ground, bleeding out with a gaping hole in my chest.
"Well, no time like the present… Devils… if any of you are there, please help me… I want to live…" I thought, calling out to any Devil that might be nearby.
A bright blue light appeared beside me. My vision was fading, so all I could see was a blurry female figure black and white clothing with a small amount of magenta.
"So, you wish to live? Very well. Live for me then." She said in stoic tone before I passed out. The last thing I saw was a bright green light.
OK, I think it's fairly obvious who Takeo's new Master is. But, just for those who can't figure it out, I'm not gonna say.
Quick question, do any of you dislike the fact that I put songs in here? It's something I always like to see in fanfics, but I'm not sure about others.
Harem so far: Raynare, Akeno, Koneko, Sona
And, I got a few reviews and PMs saying that it was rude to "demand" reviews. The only reason I did that is because I don't want to write a story no-one is going to read and/or review.
Despite that, fine. I won't do that anymore.