Heres the next chapter and boy was this one fun to write. So please, enjoy and ignore my boringness.

"You two ready to go?" Shido asked. He just reached the front gate where Murayama and Katase were waiting for him. Both were in their school uniforms with their shinai over their backs. They smiled as he reached them, waving him in.

As for the girls, they were to get along with Rias and her peerage. Shido wanted to make sure this alliance would fair, and if anything arose, Vali was there to break it up.

"Hai." They both answered in unison. Shido nodded as they began to walk together.

It was a long moment of silence as they turned another corner, both kendo members looking back and forth between the other. Katase jutted her head to the side, gesturing towards Shido. Murayama looked back with a look that argued against the signal. The pinkette then sighed and rolled her eyes.

"Do you two have something you want to discuss?" The male asked without looking back. Both girls were surprised by his voice and looked back with wide eyes. How had he known they were discussing something?

"Ano...we were just curious of...where the others are," Murayama said with a soft voice. Shido looked back at her from the corner of his eyes.

"That so?" He asked, looking towards Katase who nodded. "They were just inducted as members of the Occult Research Club and have some things to discuss with their 'Buchou'," he answered. Both kendo club members were shocked by this. The new transfers were already scooped up by the Occult Research Club. It was a little skeptical but they couldn't do anything against their Rias-nee-sama. She was too kind and beautiful to question.

"What about you?" Katase asked next. The fallen angel hummed in question.

"You mean why I'm not apart of it?" He asked, receiving two nods in response. "I am. It's just that I already associated with Gremory-san prior to today and knew of all that was required," he replied nonchalantly.

Both girls were quite surprised though that he knew one of the Great Onee-sama's. Could that mean that Rias was his girlfriend? Or maybe one of the members? Could he actually be in a relationship with...Kiba? Or even...Issei?!

As these thoughts raced through the minds of the girls, and the blood rushed from their noses, Shido had led them to his home, stopping before the door.

"Girls?" He called, breaking them from their trance.

"Huh? Yes?!" Murayama stated, being the first to break from her trance.

"I was asking if you wanted something to eat," he replied.

"O-Oh, yes. Thank you," the brunette said with a bow. Shido eye smiled and waved his hand dismissively.

"It's nothing. Please, come in," he gestured. He scooted to the side and allowed them in first.

Both girls were taken by the place. It was warm and welcoming, family-like at the most. "Wow, you live here?" Katase voiced the duos question.

"Of course. I had to have enough room for me and the girls," he responded as he made his way to the kitchen. This caught the kendo girls attention. They knew he had the girls fighting for his affection but he also had them living with him?!

Shido left the girls to their thoughts as he made his way into the kitchen. He dawned a white apron with the design of a buff males upper body, with the head cut off at the collar, on the front with 'Kiss the Chef' in black letters imprinted just below. He looked down and furrowed his brows in confusion.

'This isn't mine...' He thought. The angel snapped his fingers and the white buff man apron turned into a pink frilly one. "Ah, much better," he muttered. He turned to the stove and placed two pans on top, turning them on a medium heat. Sliding over to the fridge, he pulled out a pack of steak and a carton of eggs.

He proceeded to crack the eggs in a bowl before whisking them with speeds that made his hand a blur. It wasn't long before he had butter sizzling on the first pan and onions and bell pepper sauteing in the second. Then in a flourish of slow motion beauty, he poured the eggs in the buttered pan and steak in with the vegetables.

While he continued to cook, the girls explored the house. They were still shocked by the sheer size of the place. It was disbelieving how a fellow student of theirs lived in a place like this, especially with no signs of parents or guardians.

It wasn't long before they were upstairs. The two looked at each room door, seeing the names carved in.

It wasn't until they saw Shido's that they paused. His door was slightly ajar and was emitting an energy that made them want to go in.

"W-We shouldn't..." Katase said as she held firm to where she stood. Murayama nodded as she gulped, still looking at the cracked door. They didn't try to move away and settled for staring.

Curiosity began to overwhelm them as the seconds passed. They gulped and began to flex their fingers from the sheer anticipation. The air was thick and they could find their will giving in. Both clenched their fist and gulped again as they turned to one another.

"Well...I've never been in a boys room," Murayama commented. The curiosity was beginning to kill her inside.

"Yeah, me either. S-Should we..." Katase fell silent before she finished her question. The brunette already knew what she was asking and nodded her head.

"Just a peak. We'll be in and out." With their new resolve and curiosity reaching its max, they slowly opened the door and peaked their heads inside.

They kept their eyes closed until their heads were fully in and they opened them.

They were surprised by what they saw. It was a simple bedroom. Nothing out of the ordinary. The only interesting thing, and that was stretch, was a book on his bed. Murayama grabbed it and held it up for both girls to see.

"'The King's Crypt,'" she read before looking up to Katase who shrugged. "This room seems so ordinary. There's got to be something different."

"Check under his mattress. That's probably where he keeps his porn," Katase suggested. The brunette followed her instructions but saw it empty.

"Hmm, maybe his closet," she followed up. Katase walked over and opened it. There was an array of dark clothing but still nothing that stood out.

"Bathroom?" Both girls walked over and opened it. Inside, their eyes widened. On the floor where an array of black feathers. They were in a loose ring and were very numerous.

"What kind of feathers are these?" Katase questioned as she leaned down to exam them. She lifted one and it felt so soft in her hand. The pink haired girl looked back towards her best friend. "What do you think?"

"I-I don't know. Should we confront Shido-senpai about this?" Murayama asked hesitantly.

"That might not be such a good idea. He'll grow suspicious. Let's just see where today leads." The brunette nodded before the two quickly exited the room. They hurried downstairs and into the kitchen doorway where Shido turned to see them with three plates in hand.

"Oh hey, you're both in time, I just finished cooking," he replied with a smile.

"Oh yeah...well, we were just exploring the house," Murayama said with an awkward chuckle. Shido raised a brow but shrugged and moved into the living room.

After setting the plates down and saying grace, the trio began to eat. The moment the girls took a bite, their mouths exploded with flavor. They moaned as they bit down, their bodies tingling from the sensation as it washed over them in waves.

"This is so good~!" Murayama exclaimed.

"Yes, the flavor is incredible," Katase added.

"Heh, thanks. Having to cook for a lot of girls makes a guy have to learn," he replied with a soft chuckle. Both girls continued to eat, Shido watching in satisfaction.

As the girls began to finish, the fallen angels smile disappeared. His eyes softened as the corner of his lips lowered to a deep frown.

"Katase-san, Murayama-san, I want to ask you two a serious question." The girls turned to him with confusion but nodded their heads for him to continue. "Do you two believe in the supernatural?"

The kendo club captains looked at him with deep confusion. It was such an odd question. Maybe it traced back to those black feathers in his bathroom.

"Not really," Murayama answered. Shido nodded his head in understanding.

"Well, what if I told you that the supernatural was real?" He asked his eyes sharpening a bit.

"What do you mean?" Katase replied. He lowered his eyes to the table, staring at his hands that were resting on both sides of his plate.

"Things such as devils, angels, dragons, and even gods. What if I told you that it was all real? That it was all around you?" He explained. The girls eyes widened a bit. Both knew little bits of information on the different religions and mythical beliefs but were shocked to heat that it might be real.

"Why are you asking all these questions, Shido-senpai?" Katase asked with concern in her voice. Shido took a deep breath before sighing.

"First, please address me casually. I prefer if we were on friendly basis and not just senpai and kouhai." The two girls nodded before he continued. "Now, let me ask you this, do you know of fallen angels?" He asked, looking up to them with expectant eyes. Murayama rose her hand slightly.

"I kind of do. From what I know, they are originally angels of the one and only God but fell for committing sin," she answered. Shido nodded and brought his hands together, placing one over the other.

"Yes, that is right. Mainly, they fell due to their lust and greed. Most men fell because of human women and had intimate relationships with them." The girls grew more curious and interested of the explanation. They wanted to know why he was talking of such a bizarre topic at this time. The girls looked towards each other, silently agreeing on something before looking back to him.

"What does this mean, Shido-sen-err...Shido-kun?" Murayama asked. He ran his fingers over the back of his other hand as he lidded his eyes more.

"Well, the offspring between a human and fallen angel are called nephilim." Suddenly, two wings bursted from his back. Their angelic feathers were black and some fell every few seconds. "I am one of those nephilim."

The girls were in complete shock. This was the source of the black feathers. He was...an angel.

"I expected that reaction," he said softly, closing his eyes and lowering his head ever so slightly.

Katase noticed this and broke from her trance. She reached forward and grabbed his hand with hers. The angel was surprised by the action but didn't flinch from it. It was warming and somewhat calming. He looked up to meet her soft gaze.

"This is who you really are, huh?" She said softly. Shido nodded his head and clenched his hands tighter. She squeezed his tightly, loosening his grip at the same time. "As long as you are who you are inside, I could care less what you look like on the outside."

Shido felt relieved and reassured when she said that, feeling a smile tug at his lips. She had accepted him so easily.

A second hand joined his other and squeezed it firmly. He turned to see Murayama looking at him with strong, sincere eyes. "I agree with her, Shido-kun. I only see you for you," she said.

"But, I'm...tainted and impure. These wings are a symbol of that. So why accept me so easily?" His voice had no signs of emotion as his eyes dulled to a blank expression. He stared at the two with emotionless eyes.

The angel wouldn't show emotion this time. He didn't want them to feel pity or worry over his sake. He wanted their honest answer and wouldn't let his emotions blur their sights.

"It's because..."

"We..." Murayama and Katase both swallowed the lump in their throats. They took a breath before steeling themselves and looking him straight in the eyes.

"We know how it feels!" They screamed in unison. Shido was surprised by this and widened his eyes. It was only for a second but it was still noticeable.

"What do you mean?" He asked, some emotion slipping into his tone. They girls exchanged glances before turning back.

"We weren't socially accepted when we were younger," Murayama answered. This shocked the nephilim.

"Why is that?" He asked, leaning forward. He crossed his arms over one another as he gave them his full attention.

"Well, we weren't exactly the prettiest, smartest, or most athletic. We had no capabilities to stand out from the crowd," Katase answered.

"We tried to fit in but it only made us look and feel fake. We weren't who we were and it left a sickening feeling inside," Murayama continued.

"It was an impure feeling. As if we were corrupting ourselves from...well ourselves. So, we decided to just outcast ourselves until we could find what made us who we are," Katase finished. Shido nodded his head every now and then to show he understood.

"And that is why you two took up kendo. It's what you love and its where you first found yourselves accepted," he concluded. The girls nodded as they lowered their gazes.

While their situation was only a temporary issue, compared to his permanent one, he could still understand where they were coming from. To humans, acceptance seemed more important compared to the many other races. They had no super powers or magical abilities, so the little things, most races pushed aside completely, was all they had to focus on.

Shido closed his eyes in thought as he laced his hands over his lips. The silence that filled the area was thick. The girls would look at each other every now and then, trying to find comfort in the others presence. It was hard but they found themselves calm knowing the other was still there.

"Alright," Shido spoke up, bringing their attention back. He stared at them for a moment before speaking again. "Murayama-san. Katase-san. Would you become fallen angels and join me?" The male teen asked.

The kendo captains were caught off guard by the question completely. They never thought that he would ask them to become angels. It was a shocker and their jaws dropped like they were made out lead.

How was it even possible? They were human. How could he even turn them into fallen angels?

"It is not something you have to answer now. You can-"

"Yes!" Murayama shouted. Shido's eyes widened as he visibly displayed his shock.

"E-Excuse me?" He choked out.

"I'll become a fallen angel!" She declared with enthusiasm.

"W-Wait, this is a big decision. Are you sure you don't need time to think this over?" Murayama nodded her head with finality in her eyes.

The fire lit brightly in her eyes with such intensity it made Shido wary of how strong her will was. He was actually taken about how strong the human girl was displaying herself. Not even other beings had such a resolve as her.

"I...want to be by your side, Shido-kun!" She shouted. He looked over towards Katase.

"You feel the same?" He asked softly. The pinkette nodded her head immediately.

"Yes. No matter what impurities God casted you out for, we want to stay by your side," she answered. Shido began to laugh softly. This confused both girls as they looked at him place a hand over his face.

"You two are very special indeed. This is your last chance to turn back," he stated, looking up to them. Neither showed a sign of hesitation, looking back to him with determined expressions. He closed his eyes and smiled. "Fine, then follow me."

-XOXOXOXOX-

"What're we doing outside?" Katase asked as she looked around the backyard. It was a simple area with a wooden fence, fresh grass, garden of flowers off to the side, and a little patio to sit on.

"Well, its best to reincarnate you two in an open space. Can't risk your wings spasming and breaking something," Shido joked with a chuckle.

"Wings?! We'll get wings?!" Murayama questioned excitedly. Shido continued to chuckle.

"Yes, of course. You wouldn't be angels without them, now would you." They both nodded. "So who's first?" He asked stepping into the middle of the yard. Murayama shot her hand up first.

"I will!" She said enthusiastically. She stepped in front of him bouncing a bit from the amount of giddiness she felt.

'I wonder why she became so excited,' he thought.

Murayama just couldn't contain her excitement of becoming an angel. Even if it meant giving up her humanity, she didn't mind as long as she was with her best friend and Shido. She was looking forward to being able to fly. But it was also to connect with someone outside of kendo.

Katase was the only other person she truly got along with outside of the club and it was hard to connect with someone else. Then, Shido came along and blew her away before the day even ended. He made her feel like a friend and it warmed her up inside. It got to the point she developed a crush for the fallen angel. As embarrassing as it was to admit, she liked the guy.

The brunette knew that her best friend felt the same but wondered how he felt about them. Maybe turning them into angels like him was an excuse just to say he wanted to be by their sides like they did his. It was a big question but she didn't mind how he felt at the moment. All that mattered was her just being close to him.

"This is a new seal that we've been working on, so bare with me." She nodded at his words and closed her eyes. "Now, give me your hands." She followed the instructions, reaching her hands into his. They were surprisingly soft, expecting them to be a bit rough from holding a shinai everyday. The angel pushed it aside as he closed his eyes and began to focus.

A white magic circle appeared under the duo's feet, pulsing slow and rhythmically. Shido began to slow his breathing to match that of the circles, shutting out the world around him. The circle took on a dark violet hue as it flashed brightly before fading to its original state.

There was a long pause as the wind blew through the backyard. It was unexpected as the sound of wings flapping filled the silence. Katase and Shido opened their eyes. The formers eyes turned to dinner plates as the latter merely smiled softly.

Murayama opened her eyes to see the male teens soft smile. She couldn't help but blush and look away. "What is it?" She asked softly. Why was he smiling and looking so intently at her? Had it worked?

"Nothing, just...you look beautiful with those wings," he replied. Her blush grew. She didn't mind the praise...wait, wings?!

"I have wings now?!" She exclaimed. Upon instinct her wings spasmed out and nearly smacked the male who merely caught it. "Oops, sorry."

Shido only chuckled. "It's fine. Not everyone is born with them. You'll just have to get use to them. Until we can start practicing, can you recall them?"

Murayama looked back at wings and focused on making them fold inwards. It took a minute but, at last, they folded into her back. The brunette knew she'd just have to get use to using them and that things would come easier over time.

"Alright Katase-san. Your turn."

-XOXOXOXOX-

"Kiba, Koneko, both of you go and assist Issei. We'll take care of everything out here," Rias said as the small devil group, consisting of her, Kiba, Koneko, and Akeno, made their way to an abandoned church.

"Was it wise to just let him run in there alone, Buchou?" Kiba asked from her left side.

"I didn't realize it until it was too late. I just hope now that we can make it in time to help him." The group was about to split up before black feathers fell before them. They stopped in their tracks as seven figures landed before them.

"S-Shido-san, what're you doing here?" Rias asked surprised. The male fallen angel rose his head with a dark, serious look in his eyes.

"This is our fight, Gremory-san," he stated with a steel cold tone. The group was surprised to hear such seriousness in his voice.

Behind him stood Raynare, Vali, Kalawarner, Mittelt, Murayama, and Katase. The devils were shocked to see the kendo captains, the feelings mutual of the best friends.

"Rias-onee-sama? Akeno-onee-sama?!" Katase said in shock.

"Koneko-chan? Kiba-kun?!" Murayama added with equal shock.

"Yes. These four are devils, as I have explained before. Gremory-san, these are Murayama and Katase, classmates of Hyoudou. They are my angels and work under me now," he explained. Rias crossed her arms and leaned against one of her legs. She wasn't fond of another faction entering her territory and messing with those inside it but didn't have time to argue with him about it.

"I see. Murayama-san, Katase-san, it is a pleasure to officially meet both of you," she greeted with a smile. She quickly turned to the male with a sharp glare.

"Why did you bring them here?! They were human when they left school earlier today. What're you trying to do, bringing them out here with little proper training," she hissed. Shido only shrugged, thinking the red head to sound like his mother scolding him.

"It's best they start learning as soon as possible. Plus, they are both adept kendo captains so it shouldn't be dangerous like letting your little [Pawn] walk in there on his own," he retorted. Rias glared at him but said nothing as he turned to walk in.

"Wait, let us help you," the red head shouted. Shido stopped, as did the girls, before looking back at her.

"I'm flattered for your concern but we'll be fine on our own. You just hang back and enjoy the fireworks." With that, he opened the doors to the church with enough force to bang them against the walls.

The sanctuary was completely empty, just as they had left it. Shido could feel the energy circulating through the area.

"Raynare, I want you and the girls to handle the exorcist. Kokabiel probably gave the old fool an army since he doesn't have us at his side," he analyzed. She nodded her head from behind him while Murayama stepped forward.

"What about you?" She asked with worry. The pierced teen rolled his shoulders.

"I'm going to handle Dohnaseek. He's gone against my word too many times," he answered darkly.

The group found the secret basement, which was hidden under the podium, and made their way downstairs. Upon arriving, they came to see a room as large as a stadium. Hundreds of exorcist surrounded an alter, all in cloaks and armed to the teeth. Their eyes were solely focused on what was happening before them.

On the alter, a cross was placed. In front of the cross, a brunette was knelt, holding a small petite blonde. The blonde was pale and her eyes were closed. She was unmoving and made no signs of life whatsoever.

"Asia!" The boy screamed up into the sky. Tears could be seen coming from his eyes as he clenched his teeth in what was a mixture of sadness and anger.

Above him, Dohnaseek stood, smug grin on his face and a look of superiority in his eyes. A slight green glow could be seen on his fingers which caught the fallen angel group. They could only assume, with the setting, that he stole that girls Sacred Gear.

An exorcist made its way behind Issei, ready to strike and kill him. "Vali," Shido said calmly. The silverette didn't hesitate to attack, driving her hand through the back of the exorcist's skull with a sickening crack! Blood splattered on the unsuspecting brunette's face and clothing. Those around them were visibly shocked at the speed Vali moved.

"Sekiryuutei, it is very ironic indeed how we are rivals, yet, here I am, saving you," she commented.

She then grabbed Issei by the collar and threw him towards the waiting Shido. Issei's grip on Asia didn't loosen as he went flying, Shido grunting from the force of two teenagers slamming into him. He quickly passed them to Mittelt and Kalawarner, having them assist the two upstairs. The oldest of the fallen angels growled as he took flight.

"You will not get away!" Dohnaseek stated as he flew towards them.

Shido intercepted the man, much to his anger, the younger male grinning at him.

"Let's take things outside, shall we?" The younger angel asked rhetorically.

It was moments after the words left his mouth that Dohnaseek found himself thrown through the church's floor boards and through a wall. He bounced off the ground twice, landing just before Rias and her group. The devils were shocked by the sudden entrance and the fallen angel looked back in anger and disgust.

"You work with devils against your own kind?!" He growled, turning back as Shido walked out, six wings spread for all to see. "Azazel would be disappointed- no, disgusted, with you. You don't deserve to inherit the Grigori."

Shido shrugged as he placed a hand in his pocket. "You really shouldn't talk so much, Dohnaseek. It makes me realize how much more of an ignorant fool you truly are," he returned with venom. The older angel clenched his teeth and narrowed his eyes.

"Say that again you insolent brat," Dohnaseek challenged in a low, threatening growl.

He charged before Shido could, summoning his dark blue light spear and jabbing it forward. Shido sidestepped the attack, kicking the older man away before hopping back in front of the devils.

"It's very rude to just attack someone," the pierced teen returned with a cold tone. Shido placed a hand to his side and summoned a light spear of his own. It was pitch black and radiated off a heavy aura of darkness.

He spun it expertly as he got into a battle ready stance. "Let's get this over with."

Both angels charged each other, slashing once as they crossed.

There was a moment of pause, both sides seemingly fine, before Dohnaseek fell over, a large gash clean across his neck. Shido stood and looked back with dark eyes.

"You crossed me for the last time," he muttered before turning back to Rias and her group.

It was at that moment that the church doors opened and the girls appeared, Issei in the middle with the blonde girl still in his arms. They made their way to Shido who looked to the girl before looking to Rias.

"Think you can save her?" He asked. Rias looked down towards the blonde before up to Shido.

"I need her Sacred Gear," she replied. The male angel stepped forward and placed two silver rings in her hand, the accessories still emitting a green glow.

"I'll be taking my leave then if there's nothing more," he said, walking past her. As he passed Akeno, he glanced at her for a moment, seeing her masked features that she always had before continuing on his way.

The other fallen angels, and Vali, followed behind him as the group took their leave. The devils settled for watching them go, Akeno returning the analytical gaze that Shido have her just a few moments ago.

'He's just like him...' She thought before turning back to the dead blonde girl.

-XOXOXOXOX-

Shido stood on top of the roof, looking out over the various students below him. He took a deep breath and sighed as he closed his eyes.

It had only been a couple days since the church incident. Vali had to return to the Grigori under strict orders from Azazel and things seemed to be settling with Murayama and Katase as fallen angels. The blonde girl, Asia was her name, was reincarnated by Rias as her [Bishop] and was transferred into the school as a second year with Raynare, Kalawarner, Murayama, Katase, and Issei. So far, things seemed to be as normal as any high school but, dealing with the supernatural, he knew that wouldn't last long.

"Show yourself [Queen] of Rias Gremory," Shido called. It was a few moments before the girl finally appeared. It was Akeno Himejima, smiling the same smile.

"Ara ara, looks like I've been discovered by Fallen Angel-san, ufufufu," she giggled falsely. The fallen angel turned back with an emotionless stare.

"What is it?" He questioned blankly.

"I've come under my masters orders. She would like you to be at the clubroom after school today," she replied.

"That's fine, I have nothing planned," Shido shrugged. Akeno's eye smile twitched slightly, her hands clenching and unclenching every few seconds. The male teen noticed this, looking at her with the same emotionless eyes. He could tell she didn't want to be there.

"You hate me, don't you?" He asked. Akeno opened her eyes slightly, just enough to see her violet eyes. They were filled with hate but she kept the same smile. He could easily see where her hate was directed, turning towards her and narrowing his eyes. "No, it's not me specifically. It's because I'm a fallen angel, correct?" She didn't hesitate to nod her head.

"Hai, I despise all of you," she answered. The pierced teen sighed as he shook his head.

"That's such a strong word. Baraqiel-san was destroyed when he arrived at the shrine," Shido said. He looked away, placing a few fingers against his forehead. Akeno visibly tensed as her eyes narrowed angrily and her smile disappeared.

"How do you know that man's name?" She asked lowly. The fallen angel looked back at her.

"You don't remember me, do you?" He asked softly. Akeno narrowed her eyes more, her hand sparking with electricity. Shido sighed as he shook his head. "I see. It was a long time ago. Akeno, do you remember the day those guys came to your door and spoke to your father?"

The girl was confused at what he was trying to say but nodded. "Don't you remember that mysterious child that Baraqiel-san brought into the house and introduced to you?"

Akeno's eyes were filled with confusion. The memory was long ago but still fresh in her mind as if it was yesterday.

It was day she made her first friend, way before Rias, but what exactly was he trying to say? How did he even know about the kid from back then?

"Yes, but how do you know of that child?" Shido stepped a little closer to her, the devil taking one unconscious step back.

"Look at me closely, Akeno," he said softer, almost desperately. The devil did so, the girl truly trying hard to remember. The more she stared, the more he began to...resemble...

She gasped, covering her hands over her mouth. She took her first step forward, then another, and another. She kept taking them until she was directly in front of him. Slowly, the devil reached a hand out and placed it against his cheek.

"K-Kiyoshi?" Shido nodded.

"Yeah. It's me, Akeno." He was surprised as arms wrapped around his back and pulled him close. He could feel as tears stained his chest, twisting his heart slightly.

"I've missed you so much," Akeno sobbed. Her voice was muffled but Shido could still hear her. He sighed as he rubbed her head.

"We only knew each other for a few days and I have you crying over me," he replied with saddened eyes. She looked up at him meeting his with tear filled eyes.

"You were still my first friend though. It still hurt to see you go," she said, whispering the last part. Shido felt guilt rise in his throat but swallowed the lump as he shook his head.

"I'm sorry, Akeno. You probably hate me, even more now knowing what I am," he said, casting his gaze to the side.

"No! Never!" She replied, clenching tighter onto his shirt. He looked back to see her tear filled eyes and grit his teeth, softening his eyes.

"But, you hate my kind...our kind..." He muttered. Akeno lowered her gaze, her hair shadowing her eyes.

"Yes, I may hate who you are...who we are, but that doesn't mean I hate you, Shido," she murmured. Shido's eyes widened.

"What do you mean, Akeno?" She gulped as she rested herself against his chest, clenching her fists tighter against his chest.

"I may hate fallen angels but I'll never hate my best friend." Shido couldn't help as the tears were beginning to fall. He finally wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her tightly. He didn't know where the surge of emotions came from but he would just ride them for now as he didn't know how to really feel in this situation.

"Akeno, I'm sorry..."

"It's okay," she soothed as the two just stayed in one another's embrace.

-XOXOXOXOX-

"So, Gremory-san actually broke into Hyoudou's home and asked him to take her virginity?" Shido asked in disbelief.

"It was a last resort," Akeno tried to explain.

"Still, the pervert..." He murmured.

"Mou, you two, stop being embarrassing!" Shouted a flustered Rias. The three teens were in the Occult Research Club just before school ended with an extra addition in the room.

She was an older woman with long silver hair braided into a ponytail. She had matching silver eyes and wore a traditional maids outfit, complementing her voluptuous figure in all the right places.

"They are not wrong, Rias-sama. It was a poor attempt to get out of the marriage," she said.

"Grafyia-san, I would assume you're here to mediate the exchange between Rias and this...Riser Phoenix?" Shido questioned from one of the couches in the room.

Currently, Akeno had decided to take things into her own hands and take a seat on his lap. While the teen didn't mind, he lost a lot of his serious and dark persona with a bright and happy devil girl humming away on top of him.

The maid glanced over towards the angel, her eyes void of emotion but her aura emitting a negative feel. "Yes, that is correct. May I ask who you are?"

"Ah, where are my manners. I'm Shido Yuudai, glad to make your aquantiance." Grayfia looked at him for a few moments before nodding.

"Likewise."

Silence filled the room as the group of four patiently waited. "So who flaked first? You or Hyoudou?"

"Shido-kun~, such a daring question," Akeno replied, covering her mouth as she giggled. It wasn't forced or faked but genuine this time, much to Shido's happiness.

"You two~!" Rias complained with a pout.

"Definitely Hyoudou."

"Shido-kun. You should drop the formalities now that you're apart of the group. It'll make everyone feel easier around you," Akeno commented. Shido hadn't noticed until now and looked over to Rias who was still flustered.

"You feel the same?" He asked the red head. She looked up at him, currently breaking her embarrassing reminiscing of the night before.

"I would agree with Akeno. It would ease the tension you have about you," she added.

"Well, if you say so."

It was then, at that moment, a fire erupted in the room, a bright orange magic circle just underneath it. The group of four turned to it to see the flames die down and a man stand in its place.

He was tall with short blonde hair. He had bright blue eyes and his features were rugged in a sense. He wore a red blazer with a white undershirt, red pants, and black shoes. There was a smug attitude about him, one that Shido felt a bit of deja vu from, just recently in fact.

"Riser has arrived," he introduced with an even more smug tone. Shido leaned into Akeno's ear and made sure to whisper into it softly.

"He hasn't been here two seconds and I already want to bash his skull in." Akeno giggled softly as Grayfia walked over to the older man and bowed.

"Lord Phoenix. We are ready to begin." Riser nodded and walked past her, sitting on the couch opposite of Shido. He looked up at the fallen angel in complete disgust.

"What is this foul beast doing here?" He snarled. Shido rose his brows with lidded eyes.

"'Foul beast'? That's a new one. Wonder how long it took you to come up with that. About as long as it took your mother to dress you this morning?" He chided. The older man growled but quickly calmed himself before turning to Rias.

"Rias, my beloved, come sit next to your fiance," he called. The red head clearly hated the command, hell, she looked ready to gag but begrudgingly did so.

Once she sat, Riser wrapped an arm around her, pulling her closer to him with his same shit eating grin.

"So, what is it Riser hears of you trying to sleep with another man? It hurt Riser when he heard you tried to get out the marriage agreement," he droned.

"You're a strange one indeed bird brain," Shido said. This caught the Phoenix's attention.

"What did you say, crow?" He growled. Shido rose his hands.

"Oh, nothing really. Just the fact that you could understand a marriage agreement when it was discussed. I thought you would have been more focused on your hair than reading the papers themselves." The girls chuckled a bit, even Grayfia, as Riser seemed to grow more irritated.

"Watch your mouth boy. You know nothing of the matters between High Class Devils," he retorted.

"Neither do you, supposedly. You can't understand the simplest of signs that she doesn't want to marry you," Shido returned.

Riser was losing his patience with the boy before him. Rage was filling him the more Shido returned his remarks with ones of his own. He would teach this brat a lesson if he continued though. Then he'd have the last laugh.

"Buchou?" Came a voice. The group of four turned to see the remaining devils and fallen angels of the school at the clubroom doors. Rias gained a relieved expression at the sight of Issei, quickly being squashed as Riser pulled her closer against him.

"Who's this guy?" The brunette asked, taking notice of the blonde male. Grayfia then stepped forward before the group.

"He is Riser Phoenix-sama. Pure-blooded, High class devil, and the third son of the House of Phoenix," she explained.

"And one hell of a douchebag," Shido added with a risen finger. This earned a few chuckles and another growl of anger from Riser.

"It does not matter. For soon, our clans shall join together and you shall all be under Riser," he stated. Shido carefully lifted Akeno off his lap and placed on a glass smile. Dark aura started to leak from him as he closed his eyes in an eye smile, taking a menacing look as he did so.

"First of all, you will never own me. Second of all, you need to get it through your thick skull that Rias does not want to marry you," he stated. The devils were shivering, Rias' peerage as well despite it not being directed at them. Riser shook away his disposition and regained what little he had of his composure.

"This marriage is arranged. So, whether my beloved Rias wants to or not, she will marry me," he declared angrily. This brat had only one more chance before Riser would annihilate him.

"Ara ara, such hostility, big talk for such a 'little' man, ufufufu," Shido commented, taking Akeno's phrasing, hinting at a man's most delicate of subjects. He even rose a delicate hand over his mouth as he giggled.

Riser had enough and rose from his seat. Shido merely opened his eyes and lost his smile as he crossed his legs. The Phoenix charged forward and summoned a ball of fire in his hand. As he swung it down, the screams of Rias were heard.

"Riser, don't!" She exclaimed. It was too late as he threw the fireball.

Silence ensued as the fire burned before ceasing, revealing there to be nothing. The blonde man laughed as he flicked his hair.

"That will show you not to mess with Riser."

"Oh yes, we all saw that," came a voice. The man's eyes widened as he turned to see Shido at the door with Akeno in his arms. "I can take people attacking me but that attack was a little too much for Akeno. Control your anger before it gets you killed." Riser was immediately angry once more. He was being talked down to by some little brat. It was annoying.

Just as he was about to attack again, a voice ceased all forms of it. "Riser-sama, I will not have you starting the next war." It was Grayfia who stepped between the two males. The third son was confused by what the older woman was saying.

"What do you mean, [Queen] of Sirzechs?"

"You just attacked the next Governor General of the Grigori. If that attack had landed, there was the possibility of you starting the next war."

Riser's eyes widened at this. He hadn't realized who exactly he was talking to. And the fact that he let his anger slip and nearly start the next war was fear inducing. He couldn't believe that this kid would be the next in line for such a powerful position. It was like saying he was already decided to be the next Maou of the Underworld.

"Grafyia-san, you might want to take a closer look," Shido said, turning his neck to the side. There, on his collarbone, was a small, almost unnoticeable scorch mark. The Phoenix's face fell before a cold chill shot up his spine. He looked back to see Grayfia emitting a dark aura.

"Now, I do have a way we can solve this," the male angel stated. Both older devils looked towards him in slight shock. "A game. We shall have a Rating Game, me and my girls versus you and your peerage. If I win, the marriage is abolished. If you win, you can have me and my girls to do with as you wish."

The entire rooms eyes widened at this. What had he just offered?! The mix reactions everyone displayed was too much to keep up with. The first one to recover though, was Grayfia.

"It shall be done," she said with a bow. Shido bowed back as Riser looked at the two in shock.

"Oh, and Riser, since you've seen my group, I think it's fair to let me see yours," Shido said with a smirk. The older male looked towards Grayfia who nodded with a dark aura about her. Riser shivered and quickly snapped his fingers. Another column of fire appeared before fading and revealing fifteen girls of different sizes, colors, and outfits.

"Riser-sama?" One of the girls said in confusion. Then they noticed Shido and the fallen angels and grew defensive. The male angel ignored their hostile glares and settled for just analyzing their spiritual power.

"Hmm, they've been trained well," he finally said. Riser smirked a bit at the mistaking of his praise for concern. The peerage all seemed proud of the compliment as well. "However, they seem as weak as Issei at this point."

"Hey!"

Shido stepped back to his girls, each taking up one of his sides. In unison, they released their wings, fear striking through Riser and his peerages hearts. The sudden release of power whipped through the entire area, scattering the papers and paintings around the room.

Shido now stood with eight wings on each side. Raynare and Kalawarner with six. Mittelt possessed four and Murayame and Katase with two.

"I shall be joining this fight as well," Akeno declated as she joined Shido's side. Everyone looked towards her in complete confusion and shock.

"Akeno," Rias muttered.

"She cannot join you, she isn't a fallen angel!" Riser exclaimed. Shido looked towards her to see she was begging for him to allow her to participate. He smiled softly, seeing the determination in her eyes. He turned back to Riser.

"I never said fallen angel, Riser. I said 'my girls,' and if Akeno wants to participate, I won't stop her."

"It is settled then. The fight will commence ten days from today," Grayfia spoke up.

"Riser Pheonix versus Shido Yuudai."

Well, there it is. The end of Dohnaseek, who I despise if you haven't guessed, and the start of Devils v. Fallen Angels in a Rating Game. Now, onward with the harems.

Shido: Fem! Vali, Fem! Michael, Gabriel, Akeno, Raynare, Kalawarner, Mittelt, Kuroka, Yasaka, Rossweisse, Grayfia, Fem! Sirzechs, and Lilith

Issei: Rias, Koneko, Asia, Xenovia, Irina, Ophis, Kunou, Fem! Gasper, Jeanne, Tsubasa, Kiyome, and Le Fay

Alright, with that done, I hope you all enjoy. Review, PM, I'll try my best to respond always to the people. Love you all.

-stormgreywolf