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Flashback
Murayama Kaori - Current Perspective
Hyoudou Issei woke up to two women at his sides. To his left, the ever faithful Kuroka was snuggled up against him. His arm was wrapped around her back and her tails made sure it stayed there. To his right, the seductive figure of his childhood friend Raynare hugged him, his hand resting in between her thighs. Both of their legs were entangled with Issei's, making it difficult for him to get out of the bed, not that he necessarily wanted to. Kuroka was completely naked and Raynare wasn't much better, only wearing purple lace panties.
As Issei began to sit up, both girls began to stir at his sides. A pair of arms wrapped around his neck from his left, the figure pushing their rather large breasts into the man's side. Looking over, Issei was greeted with a brief, yet passionate, kiss from Kuroka.
"Morning Ise-chin," Kuroka greeted, stretching briefly before resting her head on Issei's shoulder, "What's for breakfast?"
Issei sighed, "I swear, it's always food or sleep from you." Kuroka smiled sheepishly at him. Rolling his eyes at her antics, Issei kissed her on the forehead and pet her head briefly as she nuzzled against his hand. "I guess you'll just have to find out."
Raynare sat up and stretched her arms upwards, giving Issei a good view of her more than ample breasts. She placed a kiss on Issei's cheek and got up. "You still have school today don't you?" She asked. Now it was Issei's turn to smile sheepishly while rubbing the back of his neck. Raynare sighed, "Honestly Ise, you have one job here in Kuoh. Hard to keep tabs on Heiresses without being near them." Raynare started picking up Issei's uniform, "You still have time if Kuroka doesn't join you in the shower." The last statement earned a pout from Kuroka, as it effectively stripped away her favorite part of the morning. Maybe second behind breakfast, but Issei's food was heavenly.
"Geez Ray, you're beginning to sound like Kala," Issei muttered while getting out of bed. Walking over to the door, he entered the bathroom. "It's not the end of the world if I'm late."
"Just hurry up, I doubt Kuroka would want my cooking over yours." Kuroka's eyes widened as she looked over to Issei, a pleading look in her eyes. Anything was better that Raynare's cooking. Anything.
"I wonder how Kaori and Yui's first contract went," Issei walked along the sidewalk as the morning sun beat down on him. He believed he was going the right way, but it was so hard to tell! Every street looked the same to him. Usually, he would've met up with Yui and Kaori by now, but they were still getting settled in their apartment, so that wasn't an option.
"Uwah!" A young girl's voice called out causing Issei to turn his head in the direction of the sound. The girl had fallen facefirst, landing in a way that let her pure white panties to be seen by the entire world if anyone else had been there besides Issei that is. A white veil covered the upper half of her body, while some of her blonde hair stuck out from beyond its reach.
"Why do I keep tripping?" The girl asked herself, getting up off the ground. She looked up her bright green eyes met with the vibrant purple of Issei. She sat there blinking for a few seconds, a dash of pink spreading across her cheeks before Issei walked over to help her up.
"Are you alright?" Issei asked her whilst extending his hand. The girl's face seemed to light up after hearing Issei talk.
"Arigato," the girl said, accepting his help up. As she stood, a gust of wind tore through the street, completely knocking the veil off of her head. Her straight blonde hair blew evenly in the wind, almost sparkling. Issei grabbed the veil before it could blow far and handed it back over to her, to which she thanked him once more. "Ano, I got lost and need help...I don't know any Japanese yet and nobody else I've met speaks Italian." The girl gave an apologetic smile that only served to make her cuter if that was even possible.
Issei picked up the girl's luggage, "Where were you heading?" he asked.
"I was appointed to the church in this town, but I couldn't find my way there."
"So you're a nun?" Issei asked her, gaining a nod as a reply. "Well I haven't been in the town for very long, but I believe that the only church here is the abandoned one on the hill." The girl seemed to perk up at this.
"That's the one. Do you happen to know the way there?" she asked, her puppy eyes tearing Issei's heart out of his chest.
"I think I do," Issei chuckled, "I'm not exactly the best with directions myself." Before the girl could respond, a familiar voice called out to the pair.
"Ise-kun!" Kaori called out, running towards the pair. Yui followed right behind her, albeit walking.
"Oh, Yui, Kaori. Is your new place around here?" Issei asked the pair.
"Right around the block," Yui answered, "Morning Issei."
"Well, I was just leading this sister over to the church. You two wanna come?" He asked them.
"You giving directions? Of course, we'll come. We don't need you to get lost in the woods trying to reach the church. Right Kaori?" Yui responded, to which Kaori nodded.
As the group walked progressed forward, the sound of a young boy, around the age of eight, sat crying out the pavement. A red scrape covered his whole left knee as he balled. The nun jogged over to the boy and pet his head gently. "Don't cry, it's just a small scratch," she reassured him, "You're a boy after all." As he stopped crying she took her hands off his head and placed them over his injured knee. A green light radiated from her hands as her two rings glowed brightly. The scrape closed quickly while the boy looked on in surprise. "There, it's all better now," The nun told the boy as she lowered her hands and the green light disappeared.
The boy looked at his knee before hugging the girl. "Thank you Onee-chan," he called out as he ran down the road.
The nun turned back towards the trio. "Sorry, force of habit," she said, sticking her tongue out at them.
"It's a pretty amazing power you've got there," Yui commented.
"It's a wonderful power from God," she replied, her smile beginning to fall. "Yes...a wonderful power." The group walked in silence for a while before the girl stopped. Her smile reappeared as she pointed off to the distance, "Oh, that must be the place," she said.
Issei looked to where she was pointing, "Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's the only church we have in town." Yui and Kaori nodded, both shaking mildly.
"Thank goodness," she said before turning back to the three, "Thank you so much!"
"I don't think I've ever seen anyone over there. Are you sure that's where you're supposed to go?" Issei asked.
"Hai, that's the right place," she nodded. "I'd like to return the favor, would you like to accompany me?" She asked.
"We'd love to, but we should probably get going. We need to get to school and if we leave Ise-kun here he'll never find his way back," Kaori said.
"I see." She paused for a moment, "My name is Asia Argento. Please call me Asia."
"Hyoudou Issei, you can just call me Issei," Issei replied.
"Murayama Kaori, Call me Kaori," Kaori held her hands behind her back and leaned towards Asia.
"Katase Yui, feel free to call me Yui."
"Issei-san, Kaori-san, Yui-san. I'm glad I was able to meet people as kind as you this quickly after arriving in Japan. I'd love if you could visit the church when you find the time."
"Alright, I promise." Issei replied, "I'll see you around," he turned and began to follow the girls. "She's so innocent, it's almost not fair," Issei thought to himself, "I almost feel the need to protect her from the world." Issei took a moment to look around, "Where did Yui and Kaori go?"
"Don't go near a church again," Rias told Murayama Kaori and Katase Yui, "Churches are hostile territory for Devils. Just by stepping in there you'd be inciting a fight with God."
"Then the chill we got when we went near the church?" Yui asked.
"Likely your demonic instincts warning you of danger." Rias leaned against the wooden railing, the evening light shining through the stained glass, "Staying near somebody with the church is practically inviting death, especially because some exorcists wield sacred gears of their own.
Kaori thought back to the green glow of Asia's rings. "Sacred Gear," she thought before she could ask, Rias continued to speak, "Do you two know what it means to exorcise a devil?" she asked the two. Both girls shook their heads. "To exorcise a devil means to annihilate them completely. Into nothingness. You turn into nothing. Do you know what that feels like?" Silence filled the room. Rias sighed, "I'm sorry if I sound upset, just make sure you two are careful from now on."
"H-hai." Both girls responded as Rias walked away.
Yui turned to walk to the clubroom as Kaori followed. "Why was Buchou so upset, It's not like we went into the church," Kaori said.
Yui turned to face her friend, "I think that Buchou just wants us to be careful. Both of us are new to the supernatural world, so the more we learn, the better."
"I know…" Kaori said, "It just feels like no matter what we do, we end up getting lectured by her."
"If it helps us stay alive, I don't mind."
"Buchou is just looking out for you Kaori-chan," A figure popped up behind the pair. Her purple eyes holding a teasing glimmer.
"Himejima-senpai!" The girls said in shock.
"You two can just call me Akeno, no need for all the formalities."
The trio turned the corner and opened the door to the main club room. Kaori sat down on the couch facing the window, with Akeno leaning on the back of the couch behind her and Yui sitting on the couch opposite her.
"I just feel like all I've done since becoming a devil is make Buchou upset," Kaori slouched back into the chair, "I know that she's looking out for us, but it still makes me feel bad."
Akeno frowned, "You know she means well. I think she believes that if she's harder on you, you'll be less likely to make the same mistakes in the future."
"I guess…"
Akeno stood up, "Did you two happen to see where Rias-sama went? I just got a message from the Archduke." Kaori shrugged.
"She went to the Student Council Room, not sure why," Yui answered.
Akeno nodded knowingly, "I see. You two stay here, I'll be back with Rias-sama in a few minutes. She'll explain what we need to do."
Yui looked to Akeno with a puzzled expression while Kaori just nodded dismissively. Akeno walked out of the room, the front door clanging loudly with her departure. The pair sat with each other in friendly silence, while Yui read and Kaori thought to herself.
Kaori summoned her sacred gear and looked at it. It was a dark grey gauntlet that covered up to her elbow on her left arm. At the end, surrounding Kaori's hand, was a smooth dragon-like head. Its eyes were hollowed out, leading to somewhere deeper in the gear. On the back of Kaori's forearm was a pale yellow gem, surrounded by a thicker layer of the gear. Yawning, Kaori dismissed the gear.
The ORC all emerged from a magic circle. Rias walking in front of the group. "According to the Archduke, there's a stray devil in this area. If I had known where Issei was, I would've invited him to join us. Unfortunately, he wasn't at school today."
"It used to be a servant to another devil," Kiba explained to Yui and Kaori.
"Like us?" Kaori asked.
Kiba nodded, "Sometimes, devils betray or kill their masters. They think that this way, they can live however they please. That's why they're strays."
"This stray has been luring people to a deserted house, where it kills and eats them," Akeno continued, "Tonight's mission is to eliminate it."
"Chances are you'll see an utter monstrosity tonight. Overflowing demonic power isn't always a good thing." Kiba concluded.
"They're gross…" Koneko added.
The group reached their destination. The large building was partially collapsed as moonlight shined into the main hall. The front doors closed behind them, echoing throughout the room. "Yui, Kaori. Are you two familiar with the rules of chess?" Rias asked the pair.
"You mean the board game?" Kaori asked.
"Of course Buchou," Yui answered, "Why?"
"I thought I'd take this opportunity to explain Evil Pieces to you," Rias said, "I, the master, am the king. There is also a Queen, Knights, Rooks, Bishops, and finally Pawns. High-Class Devils use these pieces for their servants. Tonight, I want you two to observe the fight. Make note of how the others fight."
"She's here…" Koneko said.
"I smell something bad, yet at the same time, I also smell something delicious!" A distorted voice rang throughout the room. Behind every pillar was the feeling that it was close, yet not there yet. "Will it be Sweet?" The figure finally emerged from behind a pillar, her uncovered breasts bouncing with her movement. "Or will it be Bitter?" The figure easily towered over the group, dull purple eyes and black hair draped across her naked back.
"Stray Devil Visor, In the name of Duke Gremory, We've come to eliminate you." Rias proclaimed.
"What an insolent girl, I'll have to cover you in blood as red as your hair for that" The stray then began to grope herself in front of the group, laughing.
"About as good of a line as I'd expect from small fry like you," Rias replied. The stray lifted her clawed foot into the air, preparing to strike.
"Told you they were gross," Koneko said. The rest of the stray's body now was visible. Clawed arm-like legs carried the creature, and a hairy mouth lay on her stomach.
"In both body and mind they become disgusting," Kiba sighed.
The stray continued to laugh as she groped herself. Her fangs shining as her tongue stretched out of its mouth. As she laughed her nipples became incredibly erect, and magic circles appeared in front of them. Blasts of energy erupted from her nipples as the stray cackled. The group jumped out of the way of the blasts, making them hit the walls instead. The blasts quickly eroded the stone walls. Kaori took note to not get hit by that.
"Boob cannons?" Kaori yelled, "How is that fair?"
"Keep your guard up," Rias instructed. She turned to Kiba as she looked at the blast mark in disgust. "Yumi," Rias said. Nodding, Kiba grasped her sword and disappeared.
"Where did she go?" Yui asked.
"She's so fast that you can't see her. Yumi is my Knight, so her trait is speed." Kiba reappeared underneath the stray and began unsheathed her sword. Fountains of blood appeared where the stray's arms were previously attached. The stray screamed in pain as Koneko began to walk towards it.
The stray screamed as the mouth on its stomach opened, revealing rows upon rows of sharp teeth. "DIE" She called out, lunging for Koneko. The mouth closed around Koneko, clamping shut.
"Koneko-chan!" Kaori called out.
"Don't worry," Rias reassured her. The stray laughed as her stomach began shaking. The mouth was forced open as Koneko was revealed to be holding it open, slime covering her. "Koneko is my Rook. Her traits are simple, tremendous strength and defensive ability. That kind of attack won't even scratch her." While that was true, Kaori also noted that Koneko's clothes were not quite as invulnerable as her. Ripped on the arms and chest, showing off her white bra.
"Begone," Koneko said before twisting and throwing the stray across the room, teeth shattering on contact with her. The stray hit a pillar, completely demolishing it.
"I should never get into a fight with Koneko-chan," Kaori thought to herself. She looked around at the destruction that their fight had already caused. The already dilapidated room was now filled with clouds of kicked up dirt and dust. Pillars have been broken down and walls had been eroded. From the corner of her eye, Kaori noticed something twitch before it launched itself at Rias. "Buchou!" She yelled, but she wasn't fast enough to get there. A detached claw had been flung at Rias. Suddenly a crimson spear of light stabbed through the hand as black feathers filled the room.
"Looks like you were all having fun without me," Issei said, his wings carrying him down.
"Thank you Issei, nice of you to show up." Rias dusted off her shoulder.
"Issei, why weren't you at school today?" Yui grabbed the boys cheek, pulling him down to her level as he begged with her to stop.
"I gwot wost on the way to schwool," He answered. That was not enough for Katase Yui however.
"And why weren't you following us?" She asked.
"I Trwied, bwt you werw too fast."
Yui sighed as she let go of his cheek, blushing slightly. "Call me next time baka."
Rias sweatdropped at their antics, "Akeno," she continued.
"Of course Buchou," Akeno replied. "Ara Ara, what should I do?" Akeno slowly walked over to the bleeding form of Visor, "A bad girl who tries to harm our Buchou needs to be punished." A sadistic grin spread across the girl's face as electricity crackled around her.
"Akeno is my Queen. As the king's second in command, she has the abilities of all the other pieces, albeit to a lesser degree. Generally, Queens specialize in attacks using demonic combat."
Electricity continued to crack around Akeno, the smell of ozone spreading. "Ara Ara, You still have some energy left. How about this?" Akeno raised her hands as lightning swirled around them, the separate bolts combining into a stream above her hands. The combined bolt arced up and struck the stray, its body stiffening upwards.
"On top of that, she's also a complete sadist."
"Ara Ara, you're still energetic," Akeno said, putting a hand on her flushed face as she began to pant. Licking her lips she continued electrocuting the stray devil Visor.
"That could be fun," Issei said. Yui and Kaori turning towards him, he realized he said that out loud. "I have no defense for myself," He sighed
"Ise-kun says I could be fun," Akeno's breathing became more ragged and frequent. Her face was completely flushed as more bolts of electricity hit the stray. "I wonder how long this stray can take it,"
"Akeno, that's enough," Rias ordered.
Akeno put a hand on her cheek as she smiled innocently, "We're done already? That's a little disappointing." Visor collapsed behind her. "I was so close too…" Akeno looked at Issei, "I wonder if Ise-kun would help me out," she thought.
Rias walked over to the twitching form of Visor, as she groaned in pain. "Any last words?" Rias asked her.
"Kill me…" Visor responded, barely able to get the words out.
"Really? If that's all, then vanish." Rias spread her arms out forming a magic circle as red as her hair. "Checkmate." Red and black energy erupted from the magic circle, hitting the stray. Once it made contact, no part of Visor remained. "We're done here. Let's get back, 'kay?"
"Hai Buchou." The group replied. Yui and Kaori were the only ones who didn't.
"Wait Buchou," Kaori said, "What pieces are Yui and I?"
Rias turned back to the pair.
"You're Pawns."
A/N: Hello everyone! I hope you all liked the chapter, and I'm sorry if it took a while to release. I've been trying to get Consort to the Phoenix on its feet, which if you haven't checked out, you should definitely read the first chapter. It isn't very long as it's more of a prologue. Anyways, you guys seemed to be pro-Yasaka in the harem. I just wanna ask one more time however, do you guys want an Aged up Kunou for the harem or a canon Kunou not in the harem. Anyways, the Harem!
Current Harem Members: Kuroka, Raynare, Akeno, Murayama (Kaori), Katase (Yui), Mittelt, Kalawarner, Penemue, Tiamat, Serafall, Irina, Xenovia, Yasaka
Harem Candidates: Kiba (Female), Asia, Rias, Sona, Momo, Tsubasa, Reya, Tsubaki, Gabriel, Rossweisse, Ravel, Koneko, Kunou (Aged Up), Vali (Female)
