"Talking"
'Thinking'
[Titan]
Chapter 10: New members...
Eren POV
We the Gremory group were in shocked as buchou had 2 familiar faces present in the clubroom. Oh yeah. Just for the heads up, Kokabiels corpse was dispoesd by the student council while Excalibur was returned to Heaven for safe keeping. Anyway, the 2 people that arrived were none other than...
"As for today onwards, you 2 are officially members of our family. Welcome, Xenovia and Armin."
That's right! Both members of the church decided to become devils after the Holy sword incident. Acording to Armin, Xenovia was lost after she found out about the death of God. In order for them to regain their life purpose, he suggested to join us as buchou's peerage. Honestly, I'm glad that my childhood friend chose to stick with us after so long.
"Thank you for accepting us Rias buchou. I promise as you 2nd knight, I won't let you down."
"Same goes for me. This bishop sore loyalty to you buchou."
Ah...So they received a knight and bishop piece. Well it's only fitting for Xenovia to be one since she's a swordman since young. And while Armin is not excactly the strongest guy out there, his tactical wit is unmatched.
"That's great Armin! It'll be like the old days. The three of us, together again."
I pulled him and Mikasa to a group hug to celebrate our reunion. But the mood was broken by the appearance of a magic circle at the corner of the clubroom. Gremory symbol? Is it Grayfia-san again? What appeared was a man in his 20s with crimson hair. Wait, why does he have hair like buchou? Before I know it, everyone kneeled down towards the man, leaving us newbies standing like idiots.
"Please, rise up."
As the man gave his order, everyone stood up while buchou welcomed him with open arms.
"Onii-sama, what brings you here?"
Eeehh! That's buchou's brother? No wonder they share the same hairstyle.
"What's wrong? Can't I visit my little sister in the human world? And I see you have new members in your peerage."
I was still lost in confusion. But that's when Akeno-san came to my side and whispered...
"He's buchou's big brother, Sirzechs Lucifer-sama. The current maou of the underworld."
Wait, What! I couldn't help but feel guilty for myself and went to kneel once more.
"Hey Mikasa, Armin, kneel down, quickly!"
But Sirzechs-sama pick me up by my shoulders and gave me a warm smile.
"It's alright Eren-kun. In fact, I should be the one kneeling to you. After all, It was you who helped Rias escaped her engagement and defeated Kokabiel from starting a new war. Thus, you have my respect and gratitude."
For the great maou Lucifer to say such a thing, to a mere pawn notheless...It's an honour!
"No no, I was only doing my duty as buchou's servant. In fact, everyone of us deserve their thanks in servitude of buchou."
I strongly declared while giving my survay corps salute. Sirzech-sama just laughed in amusment and turned to buchou.
"Rias, you are one lucky devil to have such loyal and faithfull servants. Promise me you won't waste them."
"I promise."
"Anyway, the main reason I come here is to attend the meeting of three. Plus, family day."
For some reason, buchou began to blush furiously. I couldn't blame her, I too am worried if my parrents were to visit me in school.
"W-why? Don't you have important Maou work to do? And what do you mean by meeting of three?"
"We the devil faction have decided to form an alliance with the Angels and fallen angels. It's time we put our differences aside and aim for world peace."
I couldn't help but agree with Sirzechs-sama. With mutual understanding, we devils don't need to worry of exorcist and fallen angels anymore.
"Plus, the confrence will be held here."
In Kuoh Academy?! Sigh...Why can't there be peace and quiet in our school?
Both us and Sirzechs-sama said our goodbyes and the club meeting went on as usual.
(timeskip)
It's the middle of summer and we the ORC are at the school swimming pool, which unfortunately was full of sludge and waste.
"Daaammnnn...Has anyone cleaned up here?"
Buchou turned to me with a bitter smile and said...
"After out battle with Kokabiel, the student council was left to repair the damages in the school. So I volunteered to clean up the pool to help them. What's more, we're allowed to use it once we're done."
Whaaaaatt! Even in here we still have cleaning duties? Sigh...At least Levi-heichou isn't here to inspect us.
After Buchou, Akeno-san and Asia removed the water, the rest of us grabed our brooms and began scrubing the sides. Uuueeekkk! Even the survey corps toilet is cleaner than this pool.
"Seriously! Does this pool ever get cleaned before?"
I couldn't help but blurt out. Imagine if Levi-heichou were to be here. That's when a certain pony-tailed girl said to me.
"There were swimming classes. But due to the number of guys increasing, the school had to cancel it and the pool was never used again."
That would explain a lot. Huh?
"When did you came here Akeno-san?!"
"Ara ara, you don't like me being close to you?"
"N-no, that's not what I ment!"
She started gigling and approached me whilst licking her fingers. Oh crap, she's in S mode.
"Then what DO you mean Eren-kun? You hate spending time with me?"
Holy crap! Just how sadistic is she?! I know she loves teasing her kouhai, but this?!
"Er...I think you're being to close for comfort.."
"Ufufu! What you said only made me want to be with you even more..."
BONK!
"Ow!"
As usual, I was rescued by another black haired lady with her broom by her side.
"Akeno-san, please refrain from seducing Eren."
"UUuu... that hurt. Ara Mikasa-chan, is that jelousy that I'm sensing?"
BONK!
"That was for teasing me."
This time, Akeno-san fell face down on the pool floor after being hit in the head. Ouchie.
"Eren, next time call me if this happens again. I'll protect you. The world is cruel after all."
For once, I actually agree with her.
About 30 minutes later, everyone changed into their swimwear and enjoyed the hot blazing sun and the cool of the pool. At a glance, I saw Armin and myself in our swimming boxers while Mikasa was in her sports bra and gym shorts. On the other hand, both buchou and Akeno-san wore very revealing bikinis while Asia and Koneko-chan were in their school swimsuits. Lastly was Kiba, who wore a trunks. Hold on. 5,6,7,8...
"Hmm? Where's Xenovia?"
"Oh, she's still putting on her swimsuit. Don't worry, she'll be alright."
"You sure Armin? I better check on her."
I ran towards the changing room but somehow I don't seem to be moving forward. I felt as if someone's yanking my boxers.
"Oi Mikasa! Let go of me!"
"She's alright Eren. There's no need to check on her."
Oh come on! I'm not the perverted type! I would have pushed on if it weren't for my shorts sliding of my waist. So I stoped and head towards the pool instead.
"Race you to the finish line Mikasa!"
Both of us dive at one end and swam with all our might.
"Wow! look at them go."
"Ara, they're evenly matched."
"Yeah. During our trainee days, both of them were considered the legion's top 10 cadets. Eren in 5th place along with Mikasa at the top."
"Amazing! To be expect from Eren-san and Mikasa-san."
3rd POV
10 minutes later...
"Just how competetive are they?"
Both sibling have completed 20 laps so far, with none of them showing signs of fatigue. The rest of the group coludn't help but sit and watch in excitement. Even Xenovia was out from the changing room.
Another 10 minutes later...
"Any chance they might stop Armin?"
"I don't think so buchou. You see, Eren always wanted to prove his worth while Mikasa is somehow always 1 step ahead of him. Because of that, Eren has some sort of infuriority complex with her."
"Oh my..."
"So what ever you do, never ever compare Eren to Mikasa."
"I understand Armin."
Finally after about 50 laps, both siblings decided to come out awaiting the verdict.
"So...Who won?"
Everyone looked at each other, thinking of what to say until...
"Both of you are amazing swimmers. But this time Eren was a few minutes ahead of Mikasa."
Said Rias with a bitter smile.
"It was a good match Eren. You beat me fair and square."
Both siblings shook hands and took a break at the poolside.
"Alright my servants, swim to your hearts content."