DGDG
Chapter 7
Date, Veronica, Familiar, Flaming Chicken
Naruto sighed, this was the third date in the last week and it was exhausting to him. On one hand he understood why he had to have this one date specifically as this was meant to help Rebecca. From what he gathered as a whole someone was going to be watching this date. They would evaluate how close they are with each other and if he showed how serious he was pursuing her then it can mean he is the fiancé. But knowing this Esdeath warned him that he would have to make his intentions clear and at the same time believable.
Hearing a cough he turned his head and saw that Rebecca was standing there outside of his apartment and it made him freeze. She had on a tight brown top that showed some cleavage, not a lot to the point it is over the top but enough that it is visible. The sleeves went all the way to her elbows and she had on a skirt that was near see through from what he could guess. Her underwear was either well hidden or she was going commando then and thus made Naruto have a small fantasy about that concept. At this same time the skirt's length was down to her knees thus if the wind kicked up there wouldn't be a real problem at this point.
Overall she was stunning to see along with the fact unlike the previous dates she settled for more of a sandal like shoe and thought it was perfect for the outfit.
"You've been waiting long?"
"No I just got done getting dressed myself."
"Great so you ready I heard there is a carnival not too far off the coast of Japan and I've been dying to go to it." Naruto smiled,
"Alright then let's head on our way." Both held each other's hand and teleported not knowing that two males were watching them along with a small blond hair girl.
"So that is the heir to Sparda Liam?"
"Yes Lady Ravel from what I've been able to gather so far is he is a good person at heart and someone that can be depended on. He also has expressed great kindness and strength of his own."
"I see, and you sure that he would be good for me?"
"Yes but I feel we must follow them now or lose them while they are on this date." Ravel nodded and thus they teleported to the fair while a man in a tree with red hair sighed.
"So that is Rebecca's choice, not bad can't wait to see how this unfolds the elders will flip."
Upon arriving at the fair they both bought their tickets and entered the fair with Rebecca being extremely excited about the whole thing. She was looking from stall to stall for different things she wanted to try out or play. In the end, she saw a large orange fox stuffy that had blue eyes and smiled at the sight while holding back a squeal at how cute it is.
"You want it?" She smiled at Naruto,
"Yeah I always loved foxes they have been a main thing for me and that is why I have a fox familiar as well." Naruto smiled,
"Good to know," Naruto walked up to the booth and saw that this was a cup stack challenge. So paying the money for his shot he took the ball and with some of his enhanced strength knocked all the cups down in one movement.
"Winner!" The man handed him the fox and Naruto smiled at it but when turning around he frowned.
Standing there with Rebecca was this cheesy looking guy with black hair, white beater shirt, and jeans while bulging with muscle and being slightly taller than Naruto.
"Hey baby want to get some food with me and get to know each other?" He was not hiding his leering gaze that was on her breasts but Rebecca sighed,
"No I'm here with my date for the day you can go." He frowned but put his smile back on his face,
"Come on I'm sure I can be more fun than your friend." He reached for her arms and one hand subtly reaching for her breasts. But before he could Naruto coughed getting the man's attention causing him to growl, "What do you want asshole?"
"That is my date buddy, why don't you go hit on the other girls here huh?" The man smiled at him and puffed his chest out while having his muscles flex.
"Want to repeat yourself buddy?"
"Yeah get lost." The man growled and grabbed Naruto by the scruff of his shirt and lifted him off the ground. Almost causing him to drop the fox he won.
"How about you get lost asshole or do you want your girl see me beat the shit out of you?" He laughed, "Then again she would probably leave you after she sees me kick your ass I mean who wouldn't?" Naruto sighed and tossed the fox in the air causing most to focus on the toy in the sky before Naruto gripped his wrist holding him, snapping it to release himself, and flinging him across the fair grounds. He crashed into a portable bathroom and from the sounds of it he was getting covered.
Naruto sighed as he caught the toy, he really hated wasting the energy on idiots like him but honestly it was better this happened then what Rebecca would probably do. From what he could sense she was about ready to turn the guy into ash for daring to touch her.
"You good?" Naruto asked and she smiled.
"Yes and thank you my hero; not only for the toy but dealing with the asshole." Rebecca said as he handed her the fox.
He smiled.
"Of course what kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn't do something." She smiled brightly.
"Well then want a reward?" Naruto raised an eyebrow.
"What kind?" She quickly went up to him and kissed him on the lips while wrapping her arms around his waist. Naruto shrugs and gets into the kiss but notices a small magical signature that is behind him.
'So I've got the spy for the Gremory huh? Good this date and this action alone should be enough to convince him that I'm into Rebecca breaking the arrangement. But might want to make the claim more specific later.'
On the other side, Rebecca sensed a small burst of magic and saw it was someone like a little girl and her guard.
'Who the hell can that be? I don't know anyone that could be interested in this affair. Hm, the aura is familiar is it possible that the Phenex clan is here now?'
Naruto broke the kiss and they started to enjoy the date while having opposing thoughts of talking to the people spying on them.
In time the date went on he won more prizes for Rebecca to carry with them and thus was having nothing but smiles on her face. But she did win him a prize of a small necklace with a green gem stone in it that the stall owner says is a rare stone and with special properties. Rebecca confirms this later saying it is a magical stone and thus has a power that is only revealed to the wearer down the line when the time comes for it.
Time passed and soon the date ended after they got some dinner back in Kuoh in which they were in front of her ORC building. Turns out even with Rias back, she owned the building still as the building is under the rule of someone that was the heiress and not a regular member of the family angering Rias at losing her HQ.
"I had a great time Naruto-kun." Naruto smiled at this,
"I did too, even though I've been running ragged this was a fun day." She smiled back,
"Indeed I can see why the other girls are so into you. But you should know this," She gave him a serious blank look. "I'm not planning on losing I will win this and become your first wife no matter what."
Naruto laughed at this knowing how serious she is about this and knowing like Sona she was one of the women that dominate, not be dominated. It was going to be interesting for sure at this point while knowing that he needed to seal the deal on this. So grabbing her waist and pulling her close he was inches with her now blushing face,
"You should also know I plan on coming out on top with you as well. No matter how tries I will be with you." She smiled,
"Good to know stud." Soon Naruto leaned in and started a passionate kiss that left Rebecca flush and desiring him more and more. Soon they were trading tongue, the first real time he did this on his own terms. In the time that passed, Naruto released her and walked away from the school before Rebecca said,
"How long are you planning on hiding in the shadows Phenex?"
Turning her head she saw a small girl wearing a pink dress with drill hair and a male wearing a butler suit with slightly gray hair standing next to her.
"Ravel Phenex, I would say this is a surprise but in reality it is not. I know all about your brother, so are you here on his orders?"
It would not surprise her that Riser was monitoring her as a way to keep track of what he thought as his property. But she shook her head,
"No I'm not here for Riser-baka but I'm here to check out Naruto-sama."
"Why is that?" She smiled shyly while blushing and this caused Rebecca to groan.
Yeah he attracted women like honey to bees.
Naruto
While on his way home Naruto finally got tired of being shadowed.
"So what can I do for you servant of the Gremory clan?" Out of the trees emerged an older male and he was wearing fancy loose fitting robe around his body.
"I see you could sense me Lord Sparda?" Naruto smiled at him,
"Given what has happened in the last month I think you too would be on alert with anything that feels wrong no?"
"Indeed my lord I'm only here on the orders of the Gremory Elders and the Gremory heads to determine the relationship between you and the heiress."
"Well then this makes it easier for me then so I will tell you this one message: She is mine."
"Sir?" Naruto flared his demonic aura making his eyes turn red, with slits,
"I'm not sharing her with Riser, I claim Rebecca as one of my brides. If anyone has a problem with this then they can fight me for it."
"I see well I shall inform the clan then, thank you for taking interest in Rebecca my lord."
"Yes but make sure this reaches Riser Phenex I will not give him Rebecca and if he has a problem with this he is more than willing to come and face him to assign a day to fight for her." This lead to the man bowing his head and teleporting away from the scary teen and Naruto sighing,
"Man what the hell am I getting into now?" Naruto turned around and walked into his home that he was only a few miles from. From there he walked upstairs to check on Asia and to his shock she was sitting up and drinking some water. Turning her head she asked,
"Naruto-nii?" He smiled tears of joy running down his face and quickly hugged the young girl.
"Your awake I'm so happy Asia!" She smiled and hugged him back,
"Yes Naruto-nii I managed to wake up today but where am I?" He smiled,
"This is your new room I had it done up for you what do you think?" She smiled,
"I love this new room but I did like my old room as well nii-san." Naruto laughed,
"Well your free to move back in if you want I only had you in here so I can get to you easily." She smiled and hugged him,
"Thank you Naruto-nii for coming for me and saving me." Naruto pulled back from her and smiled,
"I'll always be there for you Asia-chan." He then place a small kiss on her forehead and she blushed brightly from this.
'What is this feeling in my chest? I feel all gitty when Naruto-nii kissed me like that. Is this love?' Naruto rubbed her head and offered to let her get some more sleep and she agreed to this as it had been a long day for the both of them.
Soon they settled into their room but Asia was haunted by dreams of her and Naruto-nii standing with each other not as siblings but two people who intimately love each other.
Time Skip, School
Naruto finished getting dressed for another training session but the minute he arrived at the Student Council office he saw Veronica sitting at the window. In fact she had a long look as if staring off at something in the distance.
"Veronica?"
"Yes?" She turned her head to him and he could see something he never saw before in her. Tears were running down her face and it made him wonder,
"What is wrong?"
"Nothing." Naruto sighed,
"Look I see the tears on your face so how about we pretend that we are not trying to shift things away?" Veronica laughed a little,
"Yeah I guess you are right. I'm just remembering something today as it is a black mark on my life." Naruto raised an eyebrow at this,
"Like what?" She smiled,
"My sister's birthday is today." Naruto's eyes widened,
"You have a sister? I'm guessing something happened as you are not spending the day with her." She nodded her head and Veronica put her sword at her side and lounged out on the couch while staring at the ceiling.
"The truth is that I haven't seen her in almost ten years. She had a powerful sacred gear that people tried to experiment on and take advantage on and thus using her as a weapon."
"Who did?" She looked at him and sighed,
"The Church." Naruto was shocked, why would the church do something like this? I mean yeah his friend was a member of the church now for sure and at the same time he was not sure they would do something so cruel to her. So pulling up a chair he sat there and looked at her,
"How is the church responsible for this? I mean I know people in the church that while they think sacred gears are important would not do something to innocent people that never wanted to awaken them."
"While that is true that is not the same feeling my family had who were prominent members of the church."
"So is that why you are called the Bloody Valkyrie?" She nodded her head,
"I got the title at a young age as I was not born with great magical prowess, a sacred gear, or anything that made me unique. But I still wanted to fight with the exorcist against the monsters that threatened the world so I spent a lot of time training with a sword. Eventually I got so fast and powerful that I was able to surpass most monsters in their natural state and defeat them with ease. In the end, I became a warrior the church hailed as one of the great prodigies of my time. However, my parents were not around at this time as they died by illness and my brother was missing on a long term mission. I haven't seen or heard from him since he left home years ago so I'm not sure he is even alive or if he would care to hear from me."
"I see, but what does your sister fit into this picture?" She growled,
"My bastard of an uncle, he did horrible things to her."
"Uncle?"
"He was my mother's brother but unlike the rest of the family he was a zealot believing that we need to do everything possible to cleanse the world of darkness. But in the end, it all boiled down is that he wants us to kill all races no matter the race, gender, or age and thus was cast out by most of the church. Another reason I was growing more distant to the church as I wanted to take my sister in but they would not let me due to my age and always doing work. So they gave her to him but I busted my ass to make the money needed to bring her with me and keep her safe. Sadly, my uncle found out about her sacred gear and well," She looked up at the roof and gripped her fist, "At the age of 11 it happened. They forced her gear to evolve before it was ready and thus causing her great pain and costing her a normal life."
"What gear was it?"
"The Boosted Gear, the dragon known as Ddraig." Naruto frowned,
"You mean one of the top gears in the world, I mean I read about it but I know that it has tremendous power that is out of this world right?" She nodded her head but then she said,
"The last day we saw each other it was a horrifying day,"
Flash Back
Veronica was wondering through the ruins of a research facility that she knew her uncle was running with his followers. However unlike most times when she visited the facility was falling apart or torn to shreds by something. Inside there were corpses all over the building with them being obliterated or just ripped to pieces, walls crumbling, doors in splinters, and more. But she was ignoring them running to the end of the hall where she could feel the tremendous power bursting out rapidly and upon slicing the door open she saw the horrifying sight.
Her little sister, a 11 year old girl that she carried with her everywhere she went was now floating there covered in blood. But the problem is that her blond hair had dark red streaks in them, dark green eyes with slits, and some scales forming on her arms, legs, and face. On her right arm was a red gauntlet and the green gem was glowing brightly with her having dark red wings out of her back and floating above everyone in the room.
"S-Silvia is that you?" The girl looked at her and growled,
"Your fault."
"What?"
"IT'S YOUR FAULT! YOU LET HIM DO THIS TO ME! TURNING ME INTO HIS WEAPON! I'VE BECOME A MONSTER!" She roared releasing a powerful red blast of energy and blowing a hole in the wall behind her, she growled at her sister,
"Don't you dare come looking for me because if you do I will kill you!" She then took off flying into the distance.
"Silvia!" Veronica tried her best to reach her before she flew out the hole but she heard a cough and saw it was her uncle lying there looking up with a happy glee.
"She did it! Her sacred gear has fully been unleashed, soon she will purge-," Veronica appeared above him and punched him in the face with a vicious hook.
"What the fuck did you do to my sister!" He smiled,
"I gave her the power to purge this world of filthy sinners! Her gear was powerful so why not force her to do God's bidding!" Veronica punched him again thus probably breaking a bone in his jaw.
"You dare, You dare do this with my back turned! That's why you always sent me on long term jobs especially recently to Japan! You wanted me away knowing that she would tell me and I would take her away!" The man growled,
"That little bitch should be happy she had something of worth after all my sister did not amount to anything and was a waste of the church as well." Veronica saw red,
"You fucking monster! I will kill you!"
"You'll be branded a heritic, can you really face your-,"
"I'll face everyone's judgment and scorn if that means I can save my sister you fucking asshole!" But before she could bring her sword down on him she was stopped by an angel behind her. She was a beautiful woman with blond hair and was staring at her with sad eyes. Her uncle was shocked and whispered,
"Lady Gabriel."
Flash Back Ends
"After Gabriel showed up, my uncle tried to push his case in finding Silvia and bringing her back to be used but thankfully the angels were more angry with him than anything."
"So in the end, he was punished along with the other survivors?" She nodded her head but the scowl deepened,
"Most did not know that they were doing this to a child completely unwillingly and not actually having her gear unlocked that they were told originally so they were given fines and transferred to places to be monitored. My uncle however was to be executed sadly he had some followers free him before this and disappeared. He is currently one of the top five targets of the church in the hopes of having him killed before he brings anymore suffering to innocent people."
"But how did you become a devil though? I mean you were a loyalist to the church?" Veronica laughed but he could see tears welling up in her eyes,
"I told the church I was leaving and that I was going to go out and clear my head. Michael knew I would never return so he gave me a means to contact the angels if I needed anything but sadly I never saw the need to summon him. So I traveled the lands and the countries slaying powerful monsters and defeating beings that were far stronger than normal enemies I faced in the past. That is until I ran into Serafall Leviathan and even at the age of 18 I knew that I could not defeat her. But still I challenged her and in the end I lost but even so she admitted that someone like me pushing her to use 20% was impressive in of itself. She could sense my anguish and asked why and I told her my life story and with that story she hugged me and told me she would help me find her and bring her back. This way they could help her bringing me to tears. I cried and after this I joined the peerage and became her knight growing stronger and stronger for the day I finally meet my sister again." She looked at Naruto and sat up while her breasts bounced a small bit.
"You know you're the first person other than Serafall I told this story to. I don't know why but I feel better now that I told you." Naruto smiled and without thinking he hugged the woman shocking her from the sudden action but did not stop him.
"I promise I will also help to find your sister and help her see that you never meant for this to happen. She sounds like she was scared and confused I think in time we can convince her that she was wrong."
"Thank you Naruto." Tears rolled down her face and in time she was holding onto him tightly until she pulled away and smiled at him. "You know you're really sweet so I want to give you this," she leaned down and gave him a peck on the lips. This ultimately led to Naruto blushing from having such nice feeling coming from someone that still terrified the fuck out of him. "Since you listened to me today and made me feel better I think we can take a break today and go to the familiar forest so we can find your familiar today. After all it is a full moon and it is the only time we can."
From there Naruto was dragged into a summoning circle and appeared in a dark forest that was giving him a comforting vibe. But he could not focus on the environment as he was hearing something in the distance, soft music that was making him feel more peaceful than before.
"Welcome Lady Veronica!" Out of the trees came some guy with a goofy hat and some dress that made him look younger or stupid in Naruto's opinion. "What can I do for you guys?" Naruto asked,
"Do you know what is making that beautiful sound?" He looked at the teen in confusion and so did Veronica,
"Naruto there is no sound." Naruto shook his head,
"No there is someone singing and it is coming from over there." He pointed to where the Familiar master saw the tree in the distance and paled,
"Oh boy kid if you hearing something from there you might want to go alone." Veronica raised an eyebrow,
"Why would he have to go alone?"
"Because that spot is where the Fairy Kingdom exists and trust me the King of the Fairies is a monster that is rumored to be the strongest of his kind in a long shot. They even say that his power is so great he could defeat some of the strongest devils and monsters that ever walked the planet. Plus, I know for a fact the Fairies only call someone if they find them worthy, meaning this kid must be something special."
"He is Naruto Sparda." The man was shocked to hear this and bowed his head to him and was begging for forgiveness. Naruto sweat dropped at this but waved it off before taking off to the direction of the Fairy Tree. Veronica tried to follow but the Familiar master forbid her stating this is something only he can do now. From this she prayed he came back safe or Sona was going to kill her and she already had the smack on her ass from her for the date problem she promoted.
Arriving at the tree Naruto saw the tree was blossoming with pink leaves and was admiring the beauty and serenity.
"Impressive isn't it?" Turning to the voice he was surprised to see a young boy with red hair and brown eyes,
"Who are you?" The kid frowned,
"I believe you should introduce yourself first devil." Naruto frowned,
"Sorry, I'm Naruto Sparda." The kid was shocked and floated around him while having what looked like a green spear behind him appeared.
"Really now how's your mother doing these days?"
"My mom you mean Kushina?" He nodded his head, "She died when I was young." The kid frowned,
"I see I'm sorry for bringing up painful memories." Naruto waved him off.
"So how do you know mom?" Naruto asked curious to how the Fairy King knew his mom.
King's eyes widened ever so slightly as he realized he gave too much information, but caught himself before more damage could be done and recomposed the little slip up.
"She and I were friends many years ago." King stated. "She and I parted ways long ago but we kept in touch. I thought it was strange when she stopped responding."
Naruto nodded, accepting this explanation, having no reason to doubt King.
"I guess the reason you are here is that you heard the song of the fairies."
"Song of the Fairies?"
"Yes you see only those select few with truly kind hearts can hear its song and even then fewer are chosen to have familiars that are fairies as in the past we have been used as potion ingredients."
"That's horrible."
"Indeed but I've protected all of my people from this and now I'm here seeing someone new has finally come for a familiar from the Fairy Clan."
"Yes and I know that I would treat the fairy as a friend and ally rather than someone that is a pet or means of escaping difficult situations on a whim." The kid studied him for a second and smiled,
"Good to know so want to form a contract now?" Naruto raised an eyebrow,
"With you sorry I don't know who you are." The kid nodded his head,
"That's right forgive me, my name is Harlequin, the Fairy King." Naruto was shocked and bowed to the man,
"Sorry for not bowing earlier."
"Its fine if we are going to be partners now I rather you didn't just when in my presence." The kid smiled and soon a magical circle appeared between them, "Take my hand."
Naruto did and held tightly,
"Do you swear to stand by me in times of need?"
"I do."
"Do you swear to never abuse our friendship for personal gain?"
"Yes."
"Do you accept me as your familiar?" Naruto nodded his head and soon a golden brand appeared on his wrist. "Then the contract is fulfilled now then master shall we leave to inform the woman you were with?"
"Yeah this should surprise everyone for sure." The kid laughed lightly but Naruto stared at him confusion.
"Sorry you remind me of some friends I have and I hope to see them again soon." Naruto smiled,
"I hope to meet them soon as well. Come on lets head out." While Naruto flew ahead of him the King was frowning he could sense it coming to the surface and if he was here now meaning his friends were coming back too.
'This does not bode well with the future. I fear that many conflicts will come to us all I hope you are ready for them or are at least prepared for the coming conflict.'
Time Skip
Naruto had just gotten back to the main office of the student council room and saw that everyone was gone. Beside him was his partner King and he was standing there proudly but had his spear out and aimed at the woman standing in the room with them.
"Greetings Naruto-sama could you tell your familiar to put his weapon away?"
"Grayfia?" Naruto motioned for him to stop and he did while sitting on the spear. "Why are you here is something wrong?" She shook her head,
"No nothing is wrong but there is a matter that must be discussed. You see you wishing to claim Rebecca has come with problems with the Phenex clan. They are wanting to oppose you marrying her, mostly their youngest son Riser."
"I figured that would happen and told your people that if he has a problem with me then we can fight for it." She nodded her head,
"Of course however there are some minor things that are missing-," Before she could finish a fire circle appeared and out of it came a blond hair man with arrogance radiating out of his body and wearing a suit that was button down to show off his body while developed was more for show. Next to him was a little girl in a pink dress with drills.
"Ah the human world it has been a while since I been here." He turned to Grayfia bowing to her and then glaring at Naruto, "So you're the punk claiming to be a descendant of Sparda. What a joke, if you really are blood to him then he must be ashamed to share the same blood as you." Grayfia narrowed her eyes at him and Naruto glared as well about ready to fire off a lightning bolt into the prick. But his sister hits him in the back of the head,
"Shut up Riser-baka we don't need trouble from the Maou's because you can't stand someone else is coming for Rebecca especially someone of Naruto-sama's standings." She bowed to Naruto and Grayfia, "I apologize for my brother's words and I will make sure mother hears of this when we get home." Naruto nodded his head and King had his spear now on standby,
"Now then we shall begin this meeting when Rebecca has shown up until then please have a seat." In doing this Riser was lying out on a couch that was formed into the room and acting like he owned the place. Naruto on the other hand was sitting in a nearby chair not paying attention to the blond asshole in front of him and ignoring the girl that was blushing at him.
Soon Rebecca showed up and with her Queen, Rook, and Pawn in tow.
"Grayfia what is going on?" She frowned,
"A meeting about who shall marry you in the future please have a seat." Thus began the infamous talk that would not doubt spark conflict and anger if Naruto could guess from Riser.
The man was a douche though so it was expected. Naruto just knew, this was going to be one long ass meeting.
"Naruto!" Turning his head he paled seeing an angry Veronica, "You left me in the forest so our next training session we are doubling everything!" Naruto paled while Riser was smirking and about to say something smug, "One word little man and I'll make you eat your balls!"
'Note to self; don't leave Veronica without telling her she is scarier than anyone in the world when like this.'
Chapter End
