A/N

Hey all! It's been a while, hasn't it?

First off, real apologetic it took so long. I just had this really bad writer's block and the past few years had been slightly difficult for me. Though, I never forget about this, and I'm really grateful for all the reviews and really appreciate you readers. I have no idea how many people still follow this, but, I'll keep writing again.

Second thing I wish to announce is, I realized how weird it is to refer to Oga as Tatsumi. Before, I wanted this to be in Aki's point of view, thus Oga is being referred to by his first name. However, I think it'll make much more sense by referring him to Oga.

Additionally, I found SO many grammar mistakes in my past chapters, and I will slowly edit them. I feel so sorry you guys had to tolerate that. I really need a beta to help me.

Anyway. Enjoy!

"Gon sensei!" I chirped, seeing the man who'd watched me grow up entering the room. He was wearing a sleek black suit, like always. He'd always stood out in this traditional household with his western get up, and he was a very refreshing change that I welcome very much. The party was getting stuffy.

"Ah, Aki," He waved, making his way towards me. All the while, I was trying to locate Hilda, the demon that had been way too interested in my sensei. Yet, where was she when he was here?

"Oh, Hajime is here too, nice to meet you again, you look well," Gon sensei greeted, that smile still plastered on his face. One can never guess what he's really thinking behind that smile, and it had always put Hajime on edge, thus the tightening of his hold on me.

Ouch, Hajime, I know you're a wimp in front of Gon sensei, but damn, you'll break my waist into half-

*WHAMP*

Hajime was almost slammed to the ground with that slap on the back, and the culprit, was none other than a scarily cheerful looking Oga.

"Hey! Kanzaki! Who's this, care to introduce me?"

Beside him, Furuichi had sweatdropped, and I shared his sentiment. It was belatedly obvious that Oga had done that deliberately, and that scary smile of his was kidding no one.

"Oh! So who is this hot-spirited guy?" Gon-sensei laughed, before noticing Baby Beel, "And this adorable bab- ARGH!"

"Baby Beel!" I gasped, snatching Gon-sensei's hand away from baby Beel's mouth. Yeah, that little demon bit Gon-sensei.

"Oi oi, you're not supposed to bite people's hand!" Oga lectured the baby, giving him a head chop instinctively. I was flabbergasted, fully expecting Baby Beel to burst out crying from the pain, only to see him continue trying to reach Gon-sensei, teeth snapping.

"Ne, sensei, you managed to let a baby bite your hand? Losing your touch, old man?" I teased, secretly pleased that sensei was in pain. After the many years of training he had put me through, serves him rig-

"Ouch! What the fuck?!" I practically screamed when Gon sensei bit me.

"Ha! And you managed to let this old man bit your hand! Who's losing their touch now!" He laughed heartily, as if this act of his made sense. That's Gon-sensei for you, the loopy teacher.

"Ano…" Oga started a sweatdrop visible at our exchange.

"Oh! New guy! Are you his caretaker?" Gon sensei asked, easily distracted.

"Erm, I guess you can say that," Oga mumbled, "I'm Tatsumi Oga."

"Hoooo," Gon sensei said, suddenly at Oga's face, before walking around him while studying him from head to toe, and from all angles.

"Er…" Oga started, "What are you doi-"

"You're not much, almost useless really, but you have a lot of potential. So I guess you'll just have to do for now!" Gon sensei suddenly exclaimed, clapping his hands together.

"Wha-"

"And you! My precious student! You look more and more like a woman every time I see you, though your chest may need some reminder."

*Tick*

"HEY-"

"And of course Hajime. Well, we can't all make the right choices in life can we?"

"WHAT THE F-"

Even before any of us can get a say, Gon sensei ran off, like always. There was a moment of silence until Hajime broke it off with a growl.

"Well, that guy is still annoying as fuck."

"I can see where Aki gets her personality from."

"Tell me about it, can you imagine growing up with the both of them?!"

"You had a rough life."

"OI! I'm right here you know! I can hear you!"

The fun moment didn't last long. Hajime and I soon have to take our respective seats next to our parents as dinner began. It was merry, to say the least. The guests enjoying the dinner and sake until father stood up, ready to make his annual speech.

You know, the usual 'I'm so happy people are here, let's continue to take care of each other', blah blah bla-

"I'm happy to announce that our Aki will be married to Hajime by the end of this year. Until then, she will be staying here with Shizuka to help with the wedding arrangement."

Wait. What?

My head snapped up, ignoring the loud roar of cheering the moment father made the announcement. This was not part of the plan. We were supposed to wait until I graduated from High School, isn't it?

I'm still 16 for fuck's sake!

"Father, I-" I was about to protest when Father sent the scariest glare in my direction, his killing intent paralysing me.

"Do you have a problem? Aki."

"I… I…" I stuttered, legs shaking. There's no way I can win. Not to my father. I lowered my head, defeated. "N-"

"THIS IS BULLSHIT!"

Everybody in the room instantly turned to the source the disruption.

It was Tatsumi Oga.

For a second there, my heart skipped a beat. Did… Did he care-

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! THE FUCK AKI IS MARRYING THAT IDIOT! DON'T THINK YOU CAN GET OUT OF TAKING CARE OF BABY BEEL, YOU IRRESPONSIBLE MOTHER!"

Right. Of course not.

A loud gasp can be heard the moment Oga yelled out such rubbish, annoyed ticks sprouting out from my head. Of course, that baka will only think about himself.

"WHAT IRRESPONSIBLE MOTHER! YOU'RE THE FUCKING FATHER, AREN'T YOU? WHY SHOULD I HELP YOU TAKE CARE OF THAT DEMON!" I shouted back, just as loud, rolling up my kimono sleeves. "BRING IT, OGA TA-"

"Aki."

Father's cold, blood-chilling voice brought me back to reality.

Crap.

"What does he mean, when he said, you're the mother?"

"I… erm…" I stuttered, having not just Father's eyes on me, but the whole clan. I can see Hajime's blank face, he too had no idea how to get out of this mess. As for Gon sensei, for some reason, that bastard was snickering to himself, enjoying the show.

Asshole.

"Well? Aki?" The threat in his voice was obvious.

"I-"

"Baaaaaabu!"

"Eh?" Baby Beel suddenly appeared right at my face, his hands stretching out, asking to be carried.

"Here, hold on to Baby Beel for a while. It's your turn." Without noticing, Oga was already standing right in front of me, passing me the baby. All I can do was staring at him dumbly. Seriously. What just happened?!

Unaffected by Father's killing intent and intimidation, Oga stood tall and proud, almost arrogant as he faced father. That idiot actually puffed his chest out arrogantly.

"It is exactly what it is. Aki's the mother of this demon spawn, and I'm the father."

As surprising and slightly touching as it to hear Oga saying this, whatever that I was feeling instantly disappeared the moment Furuichi started squealing in the background, even wolf whistling.

I swear, if I made out of this alive, I'm so going to kill him.

"Oh?" Father said coldly, "Hajime! What is the meaning of this!"

There Hajime was, looking strangely laidback at the scene. Instead of cowering in fear like we used to. He actually had a lazy grin on, shrugging his shoulders.

"Well. It is what it is."

That certainly was not helpful.

As much as Oga tried to shelter me from my father, our eyes still met. "Is that true, Aki?" His voice cold and deadly, "You… disgraced the family?"

Oga growled at the question, and spoke up before I had the chance to.

"Yeah, she's a disgrace! Wearing that ugly kimono and acting so disgustingly. She'll be better off without you!"

Oh. Crap.

I have a baddddd feeling about this.

"Oh? And she'll be better off, with you?" Father said, repulsion evident in his voice. His eyes narrowed dangerously, his murderous intent easily overpowered Oga. Yet, for some reason, Oga seemed unaffected by it.

Oga was silent, before he tilted his head slightly and caught my eyes. It was... strange to say the least. I can't read the emotions in his eyes, yet somehow, it was so intense that it rendered me speechless.

No. Wait. I remember this. He looked at me this way before. That night, when he was holding onto my face-

Oga suddenly scoffed loudly, breaking me out of my thoughts.

"Ahh. Will Aki be better off with me?" Oga crackled, a maniac grin on his face, "You bet your ass she will, dickhead."

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There was a tense silence, before the words I dreaded the most came out from father's mouth.

"Very well, we will solve this the Shimizudani way."

A/N

Truthfully speaking, I don't quite like this chapter. Too many bridging. I guess I'm horrible at original stories (Hey, I've tried). Hopefully the next one will be better.

Btw, Belphegor is not the one from KHR (As much as I wish to) But Belphegor stands for sloth among the demonic prince. Hahaha.

Seriously thank you for all the reviews so far, the good and the bad ones. I know my grammar sucks, and I really barely even have time to check it (Horrible, I know). I'll change that habit and make sure it's... erm. better?

Ah. we'll see.

Cheers!