Hello guys, I'm back!
First of all, I closed the poll. The results:
Dual pairing: 21
Sibling like relationship: 8
The joke choice: 1.
My choice: Sibling like relationship.
I gave some thought, and realised something. If I would pull Koneko into a dual pairing, Kuroka would HAVE TO join no matter what, because otherwise it wouldn't make sense.
And this isn't a harem fic! Also it wouldn't make sense for Kuroka not having for Blaise given the situation, how he would act in the future!
So I had to choose between single pairing (which are rare as red snow.) or make this story into a small harem (which have way too many on this site.)
Enjoy!
Chapter 7
When I woke up, in the bed there were three on my mind.
One, I slept in my school outfit. I didn't change.
Two, I didn't have a bath yesterday, because I usually do it before I sleep. I smelled a little.
And three, there was a certain shrine maiden sleeping next to me in a black nightgown.
Of course, this was after I fell of my bed after I saw someone was sleeping next to me.
And as luck would have it I managed to wake her up.
While I was massaging the spot I hit me head, she yawned and sat up.
She looked at me and giggled. "Ufufufu, not used to waking up next to a girl, Blaise-kun?" She teased.
I looked at her. "Am I still a virgin?" I deadpanned. She merely giggled again. Of course she was amused.
"Of course." Came the reply.
She pulled the blanket off. By the way she slept on a seperate blanket and pillow. I got a nice view of her beautiful, figure.
"Do you like what you see?" she said in a rather seductive voice.
I felt like something coming out of my nose. I put a my hand on it.
It was blood!
GOD DAMN TROPES!
She watched my nose bleed with a rather turned on face, with a palm on her cheek.
Oh right, she was into S&M
After I managed to stop the bleeding, I asked which I should have started the day with. I was sitting in the chair of my desk.
"Why were you sleeping next to me?" I asked. I hardly remember anything after I to cry.
Unlike a lot of people I never had the mindset that crying is "embarrassing", or "it makes you look like a bitch".
Akeno's expression turned into on of guilt. "Well...I felt bad for what I did yesterday." her head hung in shame and meekly looked into my eyes."I shouldn't have poked around, just for the thrill of finding out something about your past. I'm sorry for what I did." She stood up. "I understand, if you hate me for this."
...She had that little faith in me?
She turned around and was about to open the door, when I stood up and put my hand on her shoulder.
She turned around to look at me, shaking my head, and having a small smile on my face.
"I don't hate you." She looked shocked. "What you thought that much is enough to burn bridges with me? In fact I should be thanking you." I pulled my arm away, from her.
"B-but…" She tried to protest. But I cut her off.
"I didn't tell you much about myself, and avoided speaking about stuff. I can't fault you for being curious. And…" told her softly, and my smile turned into a small, but grateful one. "You have no idea, how much I had to get that off my chest yesterday evening."
I didn't notice but she had a light pink on her cheeks.
Sure, I let it out when I first came here. But it wasn't all. I never really had anyone else to turn to pour out my emotion too, except for my family.
Normal people would probably initiate some conflict for someone poking around their house without his or her consent. But I like to think I'm not like that. I knew she didn't mean to do any harm, so there was no reason to be dramatic about it.
I'm sure she thinks I'm strange.
Her shameful, expression turned into a mischievous one. In a flash she pulled me into a hug, and I felt her assets pressed against my chest.
I blushed as a normal person should.
"Ara, ara it's so easy to get you flustered Blaise-kun." Akeno teased.
Was this her idea for levity?
The hug was over as quickly as it came.
"We should eat breakfast and prepare for school don't you think?"
I merely nodded. I escorted her to the kitchen.
(Third Person p.o.v.)
While Blaise was lead her to the kitchen, Akeno thoughts wandered back to yesterday evening.
Flashback
Akeno was stroking his back while Blaise was sobbing on her shoulder.
When she was following Blaise around, at first she thought his relatives came with him to Kuoh. However she quickly realised that other than her kouhai, no one left or entered the house. She came to the conclusion while she was 'stalking' him, that his parents stayed at their home country.
But never she would have thought, that his relatives were dead.
It wasn't hard to figure it out. The tears were speaking for themselves.
Now she understood, why were his eyes so empty, and full of sorrow. After all she saw the same eyes for a long while every time she looked in a mirror.
If not for Rias, she would be dead too, or worse an empty shell.
After a while his sobbing started to come to a halt, and he fell asleep.
Akeno gently put him to his bed. His face now looking rather peaceful. She couldn't help but find him sleeping rather cute.
She sat up from the bed, and was about to leave him, so he could rest.
As she took a step, a hand grabbed her wrist. She spun around and it was Blaise.
But only his arm. He grabbed her in her sleep, rather firmly.
On normal occasions she would be giggling, and put out 'punishments' or something along those lines.
However while he was still sleeping, his face was restless. "Don't...go…" he mumbled it out desperately. "Don't...want to...lose anyone...anymore."
Akeno's expression turned into a sad one. She leans closer to him, and gently stroked his hair.
"I won't go anywhere" she whispered it to him.
His face became calm again, and let go of her.
She stood up again, and she meant what she said. She teleported back to the shrine, quickly took a shower, took a nightgown, and teleported back to his house.
After she borrowed a pillow and a blanket from a separate room, she snuggled up next to him.
Before sleep consumed her, she decided to make a promise.
Just as Rias was there for her in her time of need, she would also be there for him.
Flashback end.
Her thoughts were interrupted, by Blaise snapping his fingers twice in front of her. " Hello! Earth to Akeno-san!" They were now in the kitchen
"I'm sorry it seems I spaced out for a second." She apologised but kept her polite smile on her face. "What were you asking me about?"
"I asked if you had to take a shower." Blaise repeated for her. Akeno shook her head. "Okay, feel free to use whatever you need from the fridge. I have to take a shower, because I smell like a dumpster." Blaise said to her while smelling his armpit.
"You sure it's wise leaving me unsupervised after yesterday?" Akeno asked with surprise in her voice.
Blaise just waved his hand nonchalantly "There's no need, it's not like you can find anything else like that." 'Good thing I made sure to burn that note.'
As the second year student was making his way to the bathroom, she checked around the kitchen.
Next to the fridge was a half empty cardboard of energy drinks. She opened the fridge, and she was shocked.
The fridge was full, but there was no cooked food! There were vegetables and dairy products, and some meats like ham and sausage, but that was it.
Of course she quickly realised while there wouldn't be. He likely didn't knew how to cook, and there wasn't anyone to cook for him.
She had mischievous smile on her face. She couldn't wait for him to come out from the bathroom.
(First Person p.o.v.)
I was cleaning myself. My mind was on what to do, or how to do. I really needed to get stronger.
The worst thing is, I don't have dates to work with. I don't know when will Asia meet with Issei, when will he meet with that batshit insane exorcist, and when will they raid the church.
It will sound strange, but there are points which I share with her.
Both of us were hated for things. She was because she healed a devil, (who I will definitely smash his face up,) I was because basically for being weaker and skinnier.
We both never really had friends.
And both of us, are selfless. At least I like to think I am.
"You are one." Abegal chimed in. "However I wanted to ask you something." his voice turned serious.
'What is it?' I asked him back.
"...Why are you doing this?" He asked, in a half confused voice.
I didn't get it what he was saying. "Doing what?" I asked.
"Putting yourself into things which shouldn't be your business." Abegal started to explain." You could have avoided all this supernatural business, yet you chose to take part in it anyway. I would like to know why."
'Why not just read my mind?'I asked back.
"I want to hear it from your mouth kid." He answered.
I took a minute to think about how to answer it.
'...If there were a person, in your Existence, and said person wouldn't have done jack shit to prevent bad things from happening, what would you feel about that person.'
Abegal started to get where he wanted to go with this. He also knew how much his partner appreciated honesty.
"...I definitely wouldn't have positive feelings about that person." He said it with honesty.
I nodded. 'I don't want to feel guilty for not even trying to make a better conclusion. Think about it, it's not even an if when they find out about me. They would definitely accuse me for not even trying to make use of my knowledge, to ease the suffering. And guess what? They would think that rightfully so! And… I don't want to feel guilty about stuff… because even if things won't go the way I want to. I can at least tell that I've tried to make things better.' I finished my explanation.
Abegal didn't offer a rebut. He left me to wash myself in peace.
Bath time was finished. I dressed up, and went back to Akeno. As I was walking to the kitchen, my nose was slapped by the smell of food.
No she fucking didn't!
As I was walked into the kitchen, my eyes darted to Akeno. She made some scrambled eggs, with sliced up purple onions. She had an innocent expression on her face.
"It seems I made some breakfast just in time." She giggled. It was true, she wanted to make something better, but there wasn't time to cook anything else because of school.
My eyes were bulging out of my eye socket. I'm the worst host period.
"Eat it before it gets cold Blaise-kun."
I sat down next to her while a small cloud was raining on top of me.
"Why are you so down?" She asked me while I was looking at the floor the entire time.
"Since when does the guest cook for the host?" I mumbled it out. Was I really taking that long to shower?
"Ara ara, think of me owing up for yesterday." She chirped trying to brighten me up.
It didn't help.
I sulked throughout the entire breakfast.
As I arrived at school, with Akeno, I got looks of jealousy and hatred, from the boys.
As we walked into the main building, Akeno told me she had to talk with Rias. When she left, I was about to make my way to the classroom, when I heard three familiar voices with a mixture of jealousy and anger.
"BLAISE!"
I turned around only to be tackled on to the ground by the Perverted Trio.
"How dare you leave us in the dirt Senpai!?" Motohama and Matsuda demanded me with a betrayed voice.
Issei at least didn't fuck around. "Did you see her Oppai?" They all had teary eyes.
My eye twitched. I slowly got up, and said put on an innocent smile on my face. "Who knows? Maybe I did, maybe I didn't." They got annoyed. I put my finger on my chin pretending to think. "Although I did woke up next to her." I knew I was playing with fire, because if Akeno would hear about this, I had a feeling, I can say goodbye to my manhood.
They got up, while their jaw was still on the floor. I walked past them, and when I looked back, they were still as statues.
As the last lesson for today has ended, a person whom I didn't expect but should have came to greet me.
It was Sona's...Queen? I think she was called Tsubaki Shinra.
She came in and greeted the class politely. "Good afternoon, I came here to ask Blaise Barko-san to follow me to the Student council room."
I stood up, and followed her.
She opened the door. "I brought him President." Tsubaki declared.
Sona was sitting in a sofa, in front of her was a table with chess on it. To her right there was a couch, with and next to it a bookshelf. On the couch, were sitting two females reading books. A white and a pink haired girl. I think their name were Momo and Tomoe.
Sona glanced at me. She gave a nod to her Queen. "Thank you Tsubaki." Then she looked at me. "Good afternoon Barko-san." She greeted me.
"Good afternoon to all of you." I greeted everyone in the room. "Uhhm, sorry for asking, but have I broken a school rule?" I inquired, with some small nervousness. "If I did I take responsibility." I told her hastily.
Sona blinked, but gave a small amused smile, and chuckled. "No don't worry, you haven't broke a school rule. Or at least I'm not aware of it." I let out a sigh of relief.
Her expression turned into serious. "However, I would like to know your business in Kuoh." She gestured me to sit on the sofa in opposite of her. I sat down.
"What business?" I asked. "I came here to learn." I lied. Her eyes narrowed.
"You were fully aware this was devil territory weren't you?" She dropped the bomb on me.
"Yes I was. Last time I checked still over 90% of the students were humans like me, so mind telling me your point?" I was starting to get a bit tense.
She fixed her glass. "Not many humans aware of the supernatural, who is not affiliated with the church." My left eye twitched and let out an exasperated sigh.
"I already told Rias that…" I started.
"...You was never affiliated with them and never will." Sona finished it. "However would you mind tell me how did you become aware of it?" She asked me.
Shit.
Sona went one step further. "Not to mention the unusual Sacred Gear you have, and the fact that I hardly found anything about you." She glared at me. I was too suspicious for her liking.
"So I ask again. Who are you, and what are your intentions in Kuoh."
I had to muster up the best poker face I had, to not panic.
Everyone in the room was waiting me for an answer.
After a minute of tense silence I drew in a deep breath.
"You know," I started with a low neutral voice. " I don't know why the hell you invited me here just because it irritates you that you have sparse information about me. So answer me this. Have I hurt anyone since I came here? Have I avoided you "Devils", or shun you? Have I provoked you in anyway? The answer is no."
I leaned closer to the chess table and looked into her eyes, and I glared at her. "If you deem me so dangerous, that you felt the need to interrogate me than just kill me. Right here and now." I leaned back with. "It's not like I got a chance." I mumbled.
She was taken aback. Either because of me not backing down, or because of what I said.
Sona let out a low sigh. "I...Apologise."
...Wait what?
"Even though, I still don't like how mysterious you are, you're right about I shouldn't have jumped to the gun. So far you haven't did anything against us, but so far only did the contrary." She finished.
Tsubaki had an unreadable expression, while Momo and Tomoe was a bit surprised at their Kings apology.
I let out a sigh of relief. So she let it go for now. "Water under the bridge. I also understand with the position you're in you did this out of concern for possibly the whole school."
Sona had a thin smile on her lips. "I thank you. To be honest I didn't expect you to be so mature."
"Let me guess." I started dryly. "Because I hang out with Issei isn't?"
She just looked away.
I looked at my watch. "If you excuse me I would like to, go about my business."
She fixed her glasses. "Of course, see you tomorrow Blaise-san."
As I left the student council room I had one thing on my mind.
This was too close for comfort.
I was walking to the ORC. The reason being, is that even though, I can cement any relationship with Akeno, the minute I will tell her the truth about myself, I just want to treasure every moment I spend with her.
I started to develop feelings for her. Especially after what she done for me yesterday and this morning.
I leaned next to the wall of the clubhouse. It was around half past four. I waited a few minutes before Rias, Kiba, and Koneko, came out of the building. But no Akeno.
Rias greeted me. "Good afternoon, Blaise-kun, what are you doing here if I may ask?"
"I was just waiting for Akeno-san" I answered her, with a small pink on my cheek.
Rias shook her head. "I'm sorry but you waited for nothing. She was summoned by a client." Rias informed me.
"Oh." Was all I said. "Well, then see you guys tomorrow." I started to walk home.
But I heard a voice. "Blaise-san, are you interested in a spar?" It was Kiba, he had his usual well mannered smile on his face.
"With you?" he nodded. "I don't see the point. You would kick my ass. Not to mention you're a Knight. I'm just a normal human." I explained.
I realised my mistake.
"How did you knew I was a Knight?" He asked in disbelief.
"W-well...considering your behaviour, I just guessed you were one." I replied with an awkward chuckle.
Rias giggled. "Yes, he certainly acts like one." Kiba just sheepishly, scratched the back of his head.
You know what?
"Ah screw it, it's not like I have anything to do. Let's spar." I told him. Kiba smirked.
Rias let out a sigh, and prepared a barrier. She looked at Koneko. "Do you want to watch it?"
The petite girl. Looked at us and said. "...No thanks." She was about to leave but I got an idea.
"Please stay Koneko-chan." I pleaded. "The loser will buy you sweets!" Her head snapped in my direction. Her eyes sparkled a tiny. "Really?" She asked with the same monotone voice. But I nodded.
I looked at Kiba."Well, at least we have some stakes here." he shrugged. "I agree on these terms."
The barrier came up.
"The one who makes the first blood, wins. You can only use your Sacred Gear's ability, and no ability that can make great devastation!" Rias layed us the rules.
I smirked. As much as I dislike violence, I'm starting to get excited at the prospect of battle.
"Ready pretty boy?"
"Ready!"
I summoned my Inferno. Kiba quickly made himself a sword, and made his way up to me.
Because of he is a Knight piece, he was really quick. I barely managed to block him with my sword. I was on the defensive, I couldn't rush this. My advantage is that I know what he is currently capable of, but currently it's not the biggest advantage in the current situation.
I played it safe. I was purely on defensive, and was waiting for a hole so I could initiate a counter attack. However that was more harder than I expected it to be. His blows were absolutely fast. I had milliseconds, to even look anywhere which isn't his sword.
During one such occasion, I let him knocking the sword out of my hand.
"Looks like I won." He said as his sword, came to cut my arm.
I however Warped to my sword.
I didn't see his shocked expression. I throw my sword at him.
He heard it as it was heading towards him. He deflected it upwards.
I Warped once again, to mid-air. I put all my weight into it, and slammed my sword, to Kiba.
However. He sidestepped. And as I landed with a loud crash, of me slamming my sword onto the ground, he grazed my side. I barely felt it. I sat down on my ass.
"The winner is Kiba!" Rias declared as the barrier came down.
I let out a disappointed sigh. I knew I would lose. Still I could have put up a better fight.
Seeing my depressed face he offered me a hand. "Hey, you were good, don't let this put you down." I accepted and he hoisted me up by the arm.
"Yeah, yeah..." I felt something to tug, my blazer. I looked down, to see Koneko.
"...Will you treat me then?" She asked, with slight impatience in her voice.
I chuckled and I put a hand on her head. "A deal is a deal!" I smiled.
I could have sworn, she had a slight blush on her cheeks, but it must have been my imagination.
I said my goodbyes to the rest, as I followed Koneko, so she could rob me out of my money.
Chapter end.
First of all, I'm sorry for making you guys wait a whole month for this chapter. But goddamn if Final Fantasy XV isn't addicting!
Seriously I have 100 hours on steam!
Anyway, while I was also writing this chapter for the past couple of days, I also having hard time figuring how to do certain things. Even though I mostly write this story as I go, there are a few points which are outlined to me. And one or two occasion I simply wrote myself in kind of an uncomfortable situation.
So I want to apologise in advance, if I screw up the "power scaling". However I want to point out my SI won't have much of an OP bullshittery, so don't worry.
I also had some thought, about writing a summary of my OG story, (which the Sacred Gear is based from) so I could write cross-over with both Final Fantasy, and Highschool DXD. (The DXD fic would definitely would be a harem fic.)
I also had a Kuroka story in mind, with a regular Sacred Gearless human, who is just normal. No bullshit lineage or anything like that, just a normal human.
I also realised why this story, is so much better than my other two fic. Simply put, I wrote both of them very timidly, while for some reason, I had no such timidness with DxD.
Hope you enjoyed it! Until next time!
