A loud grinding sound can be heard as Gabriel drives a sword through a suit of possessed armor, grabbing the blade from its arms and turning it on its master. As the suit collapsed to the floor he brushed his hands off and exhaled. His combat prowess continued to increase at a steady rate with the nightly training in the castle. His strikes were precise and quick, it almost became a game for him, each night he tried to dispatch his foes quicker and quicker. Before another wave of enemies would raise from the ground their training would be interrupted by Vlad who seemed very perplexed.

"You haven't used the technique you used against that deplorable teacher in training yet. Why is that?" Vlad asked inquiring about the rapid volley of blows he used with the Chaos Claws. "I had never seen Chaos power be utilized in such a way. Never with such speed." Vlad added.

Gabriel looked at his hand as he clenched and released his fists, "Well it was really just a little experiment. I focused the power into just my hands, while I didn't hit as hard as I normally would it was much faster." Gabriel explained, "I call it my Chaos Storm!" Gabriel announced with a proud smile.

"That is a ridiculous name." Vlad snorted, which Gabriel shrugged off as he thought it sounded cool. "Regardless, I have to admit that I am impressed. Not only have you taken to utilizing the Chaos power but you have made it your own. I have to ask, how did you think of this idea?" Vlad asked.

"Well," Gabriel said while scratching the back of his head, "I saw it in a show." He explained with a hint of embarrassment.

Vlad sighed at the revelation that Gabriel's technique was merely imitating something he had seen on television. But still, he was surprised that Gabriel had learned to manipulate his Chaos power and create a new way to utilize it. Though he wondered how practical such an attack would be in an actual fight.

"I believe that will be all for tonight. You're still a bit injured from your little dip." Vlad said.

Gabriel rolled his right shoulder to some discomfort, "Just a little sore is all." He admitted. He was surprised at how fast he recovered from all of these injuries he's been enduring. Part of him was glad for it but another part seemed to think that this just opened him up to all manner of future physical trauma.

He hated to admit he enjoyed the fights he's been in, the thrill was exhilarating and fired him up. Certainly, he wouldn't go around picking fights but he wasn't going to turn down when it came his way. Maybe after he got out of school he'd take up mixed martial arts, if he could take down monsters certainly he could knock out some muscle heads in shorts.

Moka sat up in bed and yawned as she stretched. The whole week had been exhausting and was glad the weekend was finally here. With no upcoming tests in the next week, she figured she would take the weekend off of studying to recuperate. She walked to her window and looked across to the boy's dormitory. Gabriel was up as well and was stretching before his morning jog. Moka was not nearly as perverted as Kurumu or Yukari was but even should appreciate Gabriel's figure. He wasn't overly muscular but instead had a nice toned body, you could not even tell that he looked like that underneath his school uniform. Partly, she was glad that no one could notice because that meant she wouldn't have to worry about more girls going after him. At that moment she knew what she was going to do that morning. Taking one last look from her window she fished through her wardrobe until she found a pair of sweatpants and a comfortable t-shirt. She slipped on her running shoes and looked to see if Gabriel had left his room yet. Suddenly, Moka's train of thought was derailed when from her rosary the voice of her inner self began to speak to her.

"You're going to join him on his run aren't you?" Inner Moka asked which made Outer Moka blush.

"N-No I just some exercise would be good for me." Outer Moka quickly said to cover her tracks.

"Hm, I see, well perhaps you wouldn't mind if I took a run with him then?" Inner Moka proposed.

"No way I'm going with him!" Outer Moka shouted but quickly shut her mouth in embarrassment, she had given herself up with very little prying. Was she getting jealous of herself? "Wait how are you even talking to me right now?" Moka asked.

"I'm not sure. I feel like the wall that separated us had become more of a heavy curtain as of late. This was just my first attempt to talk to you." Inner Moka pondered.

Moka thought about this as she turned to the window and saw that Gabriel was gone. She jumped up and headed out the door. She didn't want to miss him. As she ran outside she clutched her rosary and let her mind wander elsewhere. She did not watch where she was going as Gabriel ran directly into her. The two tripped over each other with Gabriel landing over top of her. He managed to break his fall with his knee and hands, however, he did not notice that his knee was between Moka's legs and their faces were much too close together. The two stared into each other's eyes blushing. Gabriel shot back after he realized what was going on. He stood up and offered his hand to Moka, a blush still on his face. She gladly took his hand and was pulled up onto her feet. Gabriel apologized profusely for not watching where he was going but Moka assured him that she was the one to blame for being so airheaded. The two went silent and dared not look at each other.

Vlad and Inner Moka collectively sighed at this pathetic display they were both forced to witness. Gabriel looked at Moka and noticed her outfit. He thought it was strange that she would be dressed in such a way especially when she normally wore her school uniform or outfits that were similar.

"So uh...going for a run?" Gabriel sheepishly asked.

"Oh uh, yeah I am." Moka responded.

"Well um, would you want to join me?" Gabriel asked.

Moka nodded her head in agreement and began to jog alongside each other. They made sure to keep pace with each other and eventually their jog became more of a walk as they talked to each other about school and some of the teachers. Gabriel ranted on about how their math teacher needed to stop acting like a predator. Anytime he gave a wrong answer it was like she wanted to suck out his soul. It wasn't like his grades were awful so he was confused as to why she seemed to target him. Moka continued to listen to Gabriel's tirade, quite amused herself, as this was one of the few times they have had some alone time. But, that would quickly be shattered when Moka heard the voice of her inner self speak to her again.

"Hey, could you do me a favor?" Inner Moka asked her other self.

This caused Moka to stop suddenly which made Gabriel, in turn, do the same as he looked at her confused with why she stopped walking.

"I guess so," Moka said to herself which made Gabriel look at her peculiarly. She took a step toward Gabriel and pointed to her rosary, "Could you take this off?" She asked.

Gabriel hesitated and then plucked the rosary from the chain, Moka transforming into her silver-haired self. Moka stretched and rolled her shoulders, Gabriel still trying to figure out why Moka wanted him to remove her rosary.

"So, you went and made Mr. Kotsubo quit?" Moka accused as she placed her hands on her hips. Gabriel was surprised that she would know this. He hadn't told anyone and he doubted that Mr. Kotsubo ratted him out. "Don't look so surprised. Even the other me figured it out. He was found pummeled and positively terrified. But he wasn't killed." Moka said which made Gabriel turn away. In all honesty, that night was kind of surreal, he knew what he did but it felt like he was compelled to do what he did.

"So it wasn't Mizore, she most likely would have frozen him to death. I wasn't me, it wasn't Yukari, and it wasn't Kurumu. So," She added as she tapped Gabriel's chest with her index finger, "That just leaves you." He couldn't deny it but why would she bring this up now? Why did the other Moka ask to have her rosary removed?

"I must admit I am glad you did what you did," Moka said with some satisfaction. "That slimy bastard made me sick." She spat.

"So what about it? You had me remove the rosary so you could tell me that?" Gabriel asked.

"No, not exactly. I've seen you fight a couple times and you have certainly held your own more than I expected you would. Anyways I wanted to see how you would handle yourself against an opponent that actually posed a threat. Interested?" Moka suggested.

"I believe this is an excellent opportunity to test how far you've come." Vlad said.

"I guess so." Gabriel replied rolling his shoulder.

"Excellent, I was hoping you'd say that," Moka said eagerly. "While we're at it, why don't we make things a bit more interesting?"

"I'm beginning to regret this." Gabriel thought to himself, "Sure, what did you have in mind?" He asked.

"Whoever wins gets a favor from the loser. Anything goes." Moka said deviously.

"Well that means I have to win then, don't I?" Gabriel said as he summoned the Shadow Whip and got into a battle stance.

"If you can." Moka taunted while cracking her knuckles.

They stared each other down waiting for someone to make the first move. Gabriel knew Moka favored kicks and wagered that he wouldn't be able to take a solid kick. Relying on the range of the Shadow Whip was the best bet. Moka seeing that Gabriel was trying to formulate a strategy lunged forward which disrupted his thought as she sent a flying kick his way. He just barely managed to jump out of the way before her foot collided with him dead on. Moka was faster than he thought. Moka shifted her weight where she landed and jumped at Gabriel again, keeping him on the backfoot. His reflexes were sharp, especially for a human. But, he couldn't win just by dodging. As Moka landed, Gabriel spun around and let out a wide sweeping strike of the blood red whip. To his surprise, Moka caught the attack and wrapped it around his arm and then yanked Gabriel towards her. Instead of a look of worry on Gabriel's face, there was a hint of satisfaction. Had she fallen for his trap? The Shadow Whip disappeared and the Chaos Claws blazed to life on Gabriel's arms and he cocked his fist back prepared to deliver a massive strike. Moka just barely managed to get her guard up in time to block the massive blow. She was sent skidding backward and at that moment Gabriel decided it was his turn to go on the offensive. Moka, not one to backpedal, sent a kick towards Gabriel which he managed to block with the Chaos Claws. The impact let out a shockwave that shook the trees around them. Moka was too sure that had not noticed that Gabriel grabbed her foot and pulled her towards him. Gabriel reeled back and struck the ground, creating a massive shockwave that knocked Moka up into the air. He swapped back to the Shadow Whip and lashed out, wrapping the whip around her he slammed her into the ground. Moka got up and dusted herself off, smiling. She wasn't even close to being done with him yet.

"Not bad, you scratched me up a bit." Moka boasted.

Gabriel should have known that a vampire wouldn't go down so easily even in a friendly competition like this. Moka dashed forward ready to continue their fight. Expecting a kick Gabriel got ready to dodge accordingly. It seemed is assumption was correct as Moka went to sweep his legs. He jumped up and prepared to counter-attack but Moka never intended to connect with her legs. She grabbed his leg while he was up in the air and slammed him into the ground. She stood over Gabriel who was struggling to get up.

"Wasn't that a little unnecessary?" Gabriel asked as he started to get up. But he was pushed back down by Moka's foot who stood triumphantly over him.

"I'm sorry did I play a little too rough? I thought you were tougher than that?" Moka taunted.

"Yeah, I'm sorry too." Gabriel said as he suddenly grabbed Moka's foot with a smug smile on his face.

Moka tried to pry herself free but Gabriel ignited the Chaos Claws and used their enhanced strength to push Moka hard enough to send her into the air once more.

"Remember, you don't have unlimited reserves of Chaos power, end this quickly!" Vlad instructed.

"Whatever you say!" Gabriel shouted as he ran after Moka who was about to land on the ground.

The Chaos Claws began to move down his arm and only cover his hands. Moka had just recovered from being tossed in the air before Gabriel was already engaging again, this time the fiery gauntlets covered only his hands like gloves. She wasn't ready for Gabriel to start pummeling her with a speed she didn't think was possible for him. The sheer amount of attacks prevented her from launching an effective counter. Gabriel reeled his arm back and allowed for the Chaos power to return to normal as he prepared for the finishing blow. He punched forward with all his strength and was sure that this final attack would end it.

However, he was left in shock when his fist connected with Moka's cheek. His bare fist, no fiery power in sight. Moka was hardly moved by this and simply glared at Gabriel as she lifted her leg and placed her foot against his chest. Gabriel smiled nervously and hoped Moka would be a bit merciful. The look on her face quickly dispelled that notion.

"Looks like someone is getting a little too big for his boots." Moka said with death in her eyes, "Seems like I need to show you your place!" She shouted as she pushed hard with her leg sending Gabriel flying.

Gabriel hit the ground knocking the wind out of him. He tried to get back up but collapsed onto his back. That was definitely gonna leave a bruise, it definitely was a bit of a shot to his ego.

He forgot how scary Moka could be when she was pissed off and certainly Gabriel's cocky attitude didn't help.

Moka stood over the beaten Gabriel with her arms crossed. Even if he could get up again he doubted it would be the best idea. He figured that Moka wouldn't allow for him to pull that stunt again. Any attempt to fight back would be quickly shut down.

"Looks like I win," Moka said and she stepped over Gabriel. "I'll be claiming my prize now." She said which made Gabriel's mind race.

When Moka drank his blood it wasn't so bad since her fangs weren't very long but this Moka, they looked like daggers in comparison. Moka sat on Gabriel and grabbed his head and moved her's closer.

"Don't suppose I can give you an IOU?" Gabriel asked in vain.

Moka simply looked him in the eyes as she moved closer. Gabriel closed his eyes to prepare himself for the stabbing pain in his neck but wasn't met with that. Instead, he felt something soft press against his lips. Shocked he opened his eyes to see that Moka hadn't bitten him but instead began to kiss him. He could see her cheeks flush a bit, which was a surprise in and of itself. The kiss seemed to last an eternity but eventually, she pulled away and tried to hide her embarrassment with her usual stern expression.

"Um...are you trying to tell me something." Gabriel asked still trying to process what had just happened.

"You put up a good fight and I respect that. Besides I don't think that snow woman deserved to forcibly kiss you." Moka said while looking away from Gabriel.

"Well, aren't you technically doing the same thing?" Gabriel pointed out which seemed to sadden Moka a bit.

"What am I not good enough for you?" She asked with a hint of anger and sadness in her voice.

"What no no no, that's not what I meant I just didn't expect you to well, do that." Gabriel quickly said trying to prevent making the vampire angry.

"So what if we tried again?" Moka asked turning back to Gabriel, whose face began to grow red.

"Um...uh I mean I guess so but why?" Gabriel stammered.

"Surely you've noticed how the others look at you, especially the succubus." Moka said.

"Yeah, I suppose so." Gabriel responded, unsure of where this was leading.

"After seeing you so selflessly, and stupidly, risk yourself for the sake of others. How hard you fight despite only being human while still showing mercy to those who may not deserve it." Moka said while drawing closer to Gabriel again, "I've decided that I am not going to lose you to any of those girls." She added as she began to kiss Gabriel again.

Gabriel could not deny he had feelings for Moka but he wasn't sure who they were for. This Moka or the Moka he met on his first day, was it both? Despite this he did not break this kiss, it was intoxicating. This was not his first kiss but any girlfriend he had when he was younger did not make him feel this way. This wasn't a simply smooch on a swing set this felt different. His heart was racing and he did not want it to stop. Maybe he already had his answer but he couldn't know for sure. Both Moka's were beautiful and strong in their own ways but each possessed something that other did not. Where the white-haired Moka was strong and confident, the pink-haired Moka was gentle and compassionate. The peculiar nature of Moka made things difficult for the teen and sorting it out would be harder than just picking one. Who was the real Moka, was the Moka he had known a buried part of the Inner Moka's personality brought to the forefront?

Moka broke the kiss and looked at Gabriel confused, he seemed to enjoy it but at the same time, he seemed conflicted? Had she rushed her confession? Maybe he thought that her other self would be upset by this.

"You do know that this is how I was before, this how I have always been." Moka explained which seemed to snap Gabriel out of his train of thought. "The me you have known is only a product of the rosary's seal." She continued.

"It's still strange to me, I mean I usually only see you when we're in trouble." Gabriel explained.

"But you wouldn't be opposed to the idea?" Moka asked.

"No...I guess not." Gabriel admitted.

"Then why bother with all of the details. I doubt the other me would be opposed, I know she shares my feelings." Moka confessed.

"I kinda figured that." Gabriel replied, "Honestly, I kinda figured it for some time."

"Yet you said nothing to either of us?" Moka questioned with a tone of frustration.

"Well, I was still trying to work it out in my head. Besides you are a little harder to read than most girls." Gabriel admitted. "Besides I wasn't sure it would be the best idea."

"What do you mean?" Moka asked cocking her head to the side.

"All I seem to do is attract trouble and every day I have this feeling in my stomach that tells me that it's only going to get worse. I don't want anyone I care about to get hurt." Gabriel said with downcast eyes.

He was not expecting to be met with a hard slap across his cheek. He looked at Moka confused as to why she would hit him for seemingly no reason.

"Do you think I'm some helpless damsel? If I took our fight seriously I could have killed you." Moka threatened as she grabbed Gabriel's shirt and pulled him. "And I know you could have done the same." She insinuated. She knew that Gabriel had been holding back out of fear for her safety. "Any enemy that comes our way will be shut down by our power."

"But what about the others? What will they say?" Gabriel asked concerned about his friend's reactions.

"String them along and you will only hurt them more when a decision has to be made. Do you understand?" Moka said.

"I guess so. What do I tell the other you?" Gabriel asked as he rubbed his cheek.

"The truth, she doesn't know that we're having this talk. She was under the impression that I asked her to have me be let out for our little dance." Moka said as she placed her hand on his cheek.

"Why do I feel like this will piss off a lot of people?" Gabriel asked rhetorically.

"Well then they can be mad, I was growing tired of watch her stare out at you from her window." Moka said crossing her arms.

"So that explains why I always felt like I was being watched when I was changing." Gabriel said with his face turning red which made Moka laugh.

"Oh don't worry she's only seen you shirtless." Moka reassured him.

"Yeah, that makes me feel so much better." Gabriel said rolling his eyes.

"Well look at it this way, it won't feel so strange now." Moka pointed out.

"You say that but you haven't-" Gabriel started to say before cutting himself off when he remembered Ginei's tendency to peep, "Nevermind." He said dryly.

"Does that mean you're going to pay that mutt a visit like our ex-gym teacher?" Moka asked.

"Trust me I'm looking for a reason but if I was beating up people for being a creep then I would have been expelled for pummeling like over half of the guys here." Gabriel jokingly said. Moka and Gabriel shared a chuckle in agreement. Moka got off Gabriel and stood up, pulling him up along with her. She dusted him off and Gabriel cracked his neck.

"I guess I should apologize for hitting you so hard. I had to make sure you knew that I would not be subservient just because we were together." Moka said as she finished dusting him off.

"Well, I guess that's it, it's official I guess." Gabriel said scratching the back of his head, "Not the way I envisioned a confession going down."

"The other me is much too shy to do it. So I elected to take charge and besides I have been wanting to see how well you'd fare against my power." Moka admitted.

Gabriel produced Moka's rosary and palmed it in his hand, looking over it. Things were already crazy enough with all of the girls obviously having feelings for him. If anything he was more concerned with how Mizore would take this. He hadn't heard from her after the two of them talked in his room. The biggest concern was that she would default back to how she was before. The odds that she would listen to him now seemed less likely should the two of them be put into a situation like that again.

"They'll have to get over it, if they just want to hang around you to get with you then they weren't really your friends." Moka said harshly as she grabbed the rosary.

"Would you be so willing to give me up?" Gabriel asked.

"Hmm, probably not. I'm a sore loser, so I don't lose." Moka admitted kissing her new boyfriend on the cheek. She winked at Gabriel and placed the rosary back in its place, transforming back into her pink-haired self. As usual, she fell into Gabriel's arms, who was grateful for this moment to gather his thoughts.

"You know, in my time, having two significant others would have been considered taboo" Vlad teased.

"Technically, I still only have one." Gabriel scoffed.

"Well try explaining that to her, she's waking up" Vlad said as Moka began to slowly open her eyes.

Moka could see the look on Gabriel's face and could tell that something was bothering him. What had her inner self done? Was he okay? But her questions were given answers as Gabriel looked down at her and smiled warmly.

"Hey, can I ask you something?" He asked.