Confrontation with the main villain. Let's see how the twins will deal with him.

The vampires and the kids were now in Shibuya, hiding in an empty building. They had to plan their next move. Crowley decided to inform the group that Ferid had a chance to survive his punishment, and lead the High Progenitors to them.

" Darn ! Are we ever going to be rid of him?" said Yuu, a hand on his head.

" Not unless we kill him ourselves. But we have to keep in mind that the Progenitors might find it suspicious." added Crowley.

" Not only that, but to kill Ferid we'll need the power of the seraphs. When they'll discover it they'll want to kill you." pointed Mika.

" What a brain teaser. Can we plan all this ?" asked Yukina.

" I guess it will depend on who will come first. But we must be prepared, that's for sure." said Narumi.

" That goes without saying. Our original purpose for me and Yukina, according to the Hyakuya sect, was to destroy that creature possessing the Hiiragis. I think we should focus on that : if we do that and rescue Kimizuki's sister, we'll show them we're not a menace." said Yuuichiro.

" That's an idea. However, I don't think they'll welcome us arms open." made Crowley.

" So we need someone as a guarantor. The only ones I can possibly see are Guren and Shinya." replied Shinoa.

" I think you're right. But will this be enough ?" interrogated Mitsuba.

" Guren must still be considered as a good subordinate to Kureto. But since the Yus really defied him and that he came in person for them, I'm not sure." answered Shinoa.

" He also won't gladly let two vampires inside his fortress." said Kimizuki.

" But he'll need us if the creature possess him." made Yoichi.

" Surely. We'll have to bet on that." said Yukina.

Now, how to find Guren and his squad ? Were they back with Kureto ? Did they have to wait for a sign of them ? After all it's not like they could enter the base. Suddenly, they heard an explosion. They rushed to an exit. Smoke was emerging from the HQ.

" Looks like it has begun." commented Mitsuba.

" Should we take advantage of the battle to enter ?" asked Kimizuki.

" No. Let's observe first how it goes." said Crowley.

However they could approach a bit the place from higher. The fifth seraph appeared, and prepared an attack. Yet it stopped without any reason.

" That's … not good." commented Narumi.

" So that angel isn't strong enough." guessed Mika.

" Hmmm, and how Yuu and I will be able to surpass that thing ? Looks like it can control others seraphs." made Yukina.

" HA !" laughed Crowley.

Everyone turned to him, puzzled.

" What's so funny ?" asked Yuu.

" It can control others seraphs … except you two. That's why you were created. And knowing you, you just won't listen to that thing." explained Crowley, with some irony.

" Now that you said it. They never really listen." approved Kimizuki.

" Yeah, talk about stubborn people here." added Mitsuba.

" Was already the same in Saguinem. You sure must have had trouble with them, Crowley." said Mika.

" Haha ! You can't even imagine how complicated it is, to be their father." replied the one.

" HEY !" exclaimed the twins.

Everyone giggled.

" But that must be why they're so appealing." smiled Eusford.

" Grmph !"

"Oh look !" called Yoichi.

Kureto Hiiragi was falling. With less an arm and a leg. The twins observed it for a while, before deciding to move. Now, he was surely possessed and fighting what was doing it wasn't going to be easy. But too late to turn back now.

Once down, they met with Guren and his squad.

" Oh you're already here." made the latter.

" Is something wrong ?" asked Shinya.

" We saw I don't know who falling. We're going." announced Crowley.

" That must be Kureto. I wonder if he succeeded." commented Guren.

He preceded the vampire to open the doors. He had to talk to the guards before, those weren't willing lo let vampires inside. Fortunately, Aoi arrived to let them enter. Apparently, Kureto was calling for some of them. But the twins ignored her and came in before she could tell anything. The woman wanted to call them when she felt aggressiveness behind her. The two vampires. She could tell she was no match for them, and just stepped aside. Guren caught up with the twins, asking them if they had a plan.

" We'll have to get this thing get out." just said Yuuichiro.

Okay, but how, seemed to think Guren. But he wasn't wrong, how to fight otherwise ? Aoi finally led everyone to the room where Kureto was. And again, the Yus didn't listen about who could enter or not.

" This is bad." said Yuu.

" What ?" asked Shinya.

" We're sensing something inside of him. Other than his demon." replied Yukina.

Guren and Shinya exchanged looks. The whole group arrived in front of Kureto, who didn't seem very well.

" You ?" he said.

" Hello there, it's been a while. What stupid things did you do this time ?" asked Yukina.

" Stupid things ? This time I'll …"

But Kureto stopped. He remembered. The fight, his father's death, what just came into him. He was possessed. By a monster. He looked at the teens before them. Seraphs as well. But why did they come here ?

" Why are you here ?" asked Kureto.

" We know … that a powerful being is possessing you. We learnt that we were created to defeat it." announced Yuuichiro.

Kureto rounded eyes.

" So. How about we ally this time ?" suggested Yukina.

Two seraphs fighting that monster. That might work. It's not like he had any other choices right now. Even if those defied him, all who were willing to help him shall try. Kureto glanced at the twins, who showed no emotions. Aoi approached her sister. An unpleasant talk began between them. And as she threatened Mitsuba, the whole group except the adults pointed their weapon to her.

" Back off, you stupid slave." said Yukina.

" Still insolent as I see, commoner. This isn't your concern." retorted Aoi.

" We're her family, so it does. Touch her again and you'll have all of us to deal with, got that ?" said Yuuichiro.

" And touch my kids, and you'll have me to deal with." added Crowley.

" And me." said Mika.

" Your kids ? Wait. So the one who brought them … was you ?" understood Kureto.

No wonder they refused to tell about it. Still, calling humans his kids was very weird. However, now wasn't the time to discuss this. Raimeiki warned him. He had so little time. He then asked Aoi to release her sister and everyone to calm down. He asked them to share informations, something they agreed.

" We discovered we were made to be a special seraph. But what is the thing inside of you ?" replied Yukina.

Kureto had a little smile. They still won't spit informations out without getting some first. Guren encouraged him to make the first step : after all, he didn't do anything to win their trust, and now he was certainly in a desperate situation. So the officer didn't really have a choice. He spoke about Shikama Doji, him being the first vampire and all. The group rounded eyes, even more when he asked them for salvation. Inside, Raimeiki just gloated at this flow of power being delivered. Yuuichiro then revealed what they discovered, the control of their seraph as he could see. Kureto couldn't help but being impressed. Also, a bit of hope appeared. Maybe they could do it. All of them.

" So ? Do you accept saving me ?" asked Kureto.

" Eh. You'll own us big after that. Will be nice to have you as a stooge." replied Yukina.

" What ?!"

" Yu-chan. This man doesn't seem the type to understand humour." pointed Crowley.

" Ooooh. Forget it, this situation won't be worse than being your lackey." objected Kureto.

" Hahaha ! What a pride. But we'll be very nice to you, we promise." said Yuuichiro.

" Hell no."

" Fine, we'll be bad instead. But between us, you have some weird tastes." said Yukina.

Their friends tried to hide their amusement.

" Not that it's surprising though." resumed her brother.

" How did you raise them …" made Kureto to Crowley.

" Remarkably of course." retorted the vampire.

Now he could see where their behaviour came from. But … it was fun. More seriously, the twins accepted.

" Well then. Let's have a first talk shall we ?" suggested Yuu.

" Wait. Now ?" made Narumi.

" Of course. Should we knock to his head ?" replied Yukina.

" Don't you dare." warned Kureto.

" What ? Afraid that your awesome air cut got all messed up ?" questioned Yuuichiro.

A nerve beat at Kureto's forehead. The twins got closer, but stopped before him without making a move.

" Hey the feather thingy ! Are you home ?" threw Yukina.

Immediately they felt a huge presence. Yes, it was home. Shikama looked at them, his eternal smile on his face. But he called for Yuu's demon first. Asuramaru startled when seeing him in his realm. Shinoa warned her friend.

" Gee ! How rude of him."

When he arrived, he could saw the demon. So that was him, eh.

" Yo little miss ! That's a bit rude to get here uninvited." called Yuu.

Shikama stopped, quite surprised.

" Little miss ? Oh dear Yuu I'm a man."

" And what part of you is manly exactly ? The long hair ?"

Shikama narrowed eyes. Then, it appeared in front of him in a second.

" My, you've become quite insolent Yuuichiro."

" Never heard about teenage crisis ? Anyway, I came to talk to you, and so is my sister."

" Yukina ? I'm glad to know you're both doing fine."

Yuu remained expressionless. But it bothered him that this creature seemed to know them. What did it mean ?

" Great. Now would you please get the hell out of here ?"

" Not before I take you with me."

Shikama tended a hand to him, but someone grabbed it. The demon discovered the seraph.

" I don't think so. Get … OUT !" said the angel.

It gave Shikama a powerful hit in the belly that sent him far away. The seraph said he was now taking over. At least, the demon shouldn't be able to control him. Yuuichiro just nodded. Once outside, the angel informed Yukina to be ready. She transformed and connected to her brother. Kureto felt pain, as Shinoa. It was coming. But only the twins in their seraph form could see him.

" Now now, did you come to attack me ? You'll kill not only him, but Shinoa as well."

" What ?" made two voices.

" Well yes. I'm her demon. She was born with a demon. She's supposed to be my vessel." revealed Shikama.

Hmm, so Shinoa must have fighting him for all her life. But now, how were they supposed to fight someone who wasn't even here, like them ? Plus, they could hurt everyone in here. Unless … the twins transformed. When they opened their eyes, they were staring at Kureto who was mouth-opened. A special seraph indeed. They were irradiating of light, with a wing connecting them. The Yus approached him, they green golden eyes meeting his chocolate ones.

" We're going to fight him inside of you. That won't be easy for you, hold on as much as you can." they said.

They will what ? Kureto blinked. And nodded. If they could get him out of here, then fine. Plus, he had to admit that their presence was soothing, reassuring even. He chose to laid on the floor, they just sat from either sides. The seraph tended their hands. One on his forehead, the others on his heart. The light spread to Kureto. An instant later, the twins were on the demon's domain.

" Eh. More guests ? As if I didn't have enough trouble already." made Raimeiki.

That one was desperately trying to maintain Shikama outside Kureto's heart.

" We're here to help you." announced Yukina.

" Help me ?"

" Right." replied Yuuichiro.

They approached and put a foot on the doors.

" Oh ! It feel easier." commented Raimeiki.

" So he's in here." Said Yukina.

" Yup. And I don't know for how long I'll be able to hold him." said the demon.

" Hopefully, not very long. Now, step aside please. We're going in." announced Yuu.

" WHAT ?!"

" That's the only way. Now, if you'll excuse us." added Yukina.

Putting a hand on Raimeiki's shoulders, they pushed her back.

" WAIT NO !"

The doors almost opened entirely. Actually, just one, the one Yuuichiro let. Shikama half emerged, only to meet with Yukina's feet which befell on his face. After what the twins went deeper in Kureto's mind and heart. Raimeiki blinked before hurrying to close the door again. Meanwhile her opponent stopped knocking. It was all dark in here. From time to time images appeared, containing what the Yus identified as memories. Teenagerhood, when he was at school, when childhood. However, they soon noticed something was off about it. Looking more attentively, they understood those images weren't fitting reality. In one, Kureto was smiling broadly, which in itself was weird, but also the school uniform he was wearing in some images was normal.

However Yukina has seen a photo of Shinya during school, and this wasn't the same clothes. Pictures appeared with Seishirou and a girl looking like Shinoa, then Shinoa, and everyone looked fully happy.

" Those are not … memories." made Yuu.

" No they're not." replied a voice.

Shikama Doki. Here he was.

" Hello again." greeted Yuu.

" Hello indeed. I would never imagine you'd dare to come here."

" What are those pictures we're seeing ?" asked Yukina.

" Those are Kureto's real wishes. The ones he doesn't really admit. A normal family and a normal life are the most recurrent. We're in his subconscious, deeper than his demon's realm." explained Shikama.

" And where possession is the strongest." guessed Yukina.

" Exactly. I don't know how you manage to even enter in his heart, nor why but I can't let you interfere."

" We were just thinking the same. We're here to beat the crap out of you." announced Yuuichiro.

" Hmmm ? But we haven't see each other for so long, no need to be that cold." smiled Shikama.

" The hell ? We don't know you." made Yukina.

" But I do know both of you, I know your past. Want to know about it ?"

A silence followed. Then, huge snakes attacked Shikama who dodged.

" No we don't want to. We don't care anymore." said Yukina.

" Really ?"

Stakes of salt came next. The two seraphs rushed to their adversary. On the surface, an impressive silence was reigning. The Yus family was wondering if it was okay to let them face this monster alone. But what could they do ? Only they seemed able to enter the battlefield.

" Isn't there something we can do ?" asked Shinya.

" Not now." said Guren.

" So they're planning something." guessed Shinya.

" Yes. Getting that thing out of Kureto, then deal with it in here."

" Forcing him to materialize, so we can all fight maybe."

" Precisely."

" URGH !" exclaimed Kureto.

" Looks like hostilities began." made Crowley.

Kureto was looking like he was in a nightmare. Except that he couldn't see it. Inside, Raimeiki was still holding the doors closed, just in case. She could feel the intense fight below. She didn't understand what was going on, but she knew who she wanted as victors. Inside, a huge beast rushed to Shikama.

" Ooooh so you're the Leviathan !" he said to Yukina.

The thing snapped his jaws in the void.

" That's enough now. Stop it now, you two." he ordered.

And stop they did. Shikama materialized two scythes. The twins were trying to move. The instruments were ready to be thrown.

" Nnnnnhh raaaaaaah !"

A huge wave of light blinded the demon. The twins then made use of this diversion to break from his grasp before continuing the fight.

Meanwhile on the vampire's side, Ferid was furious. It has been six days since he was burning. Crowley and his group should have come save him a while ago. But they didn't come, they let him here. They wouldn't come by now. He thought about the situation over and over. Alone, there was no way he could get free. Was all lost ? Down, Ky Luc was still surveying. Although he was pretty bored.

" If I can get free I'll make them pay." he thought.

But how ? Looked like he'll have to wait for the High Progenitors to free him. Won't it be to late though ? Surely. He wanted to yell. This was totally above his comprehension. Just because his right arm man bonded with two kids. Highly unlikely. Still happened. And that ruined everything. Ferid could tell they had datas he wasn't even aware of. That certainly impacted their decision. Now what to do ? Ferid was here with his reflexion, when he suddenly felt something. So it has happened. The first vampire … it was here. Down, Ky Luc stood up. Seemingly, Bathory's torture was about to end. A few minutes later, Urd and Lest were back. Ferid was untied as well as Krul.

" So Ferid Bathory. Was the first progenitor appearance your doing ?" asked Lest Karr.

" And how come my lord ? There's no way I could've get in touch with him."

" But you know something. Better speak now or you'll be back on your cross." warned Urd.

" Well, I do know that 13th progenitor Crowley Eusford sheltered two other seraphs. He could not know who they were given their name : Hyakuya. And now, he took them back." announced Ferid.

" What ? What does he intend to do with them ?"questioned Lest.

" Who knows. He attacked me back in Sanguinem when I was trying to prevent the seraphs and their little family to escape. Everytime I came to him he has been cold and on the defensive with me, making it clear he wouldn't hesitate to harm me."

Urd and Lest exchanged looks. That was worth investigating. That vampire should have handed the test subjects immediately, so they could be disposed of. Urd ordained that everyone go to Tokyo. Ferid had a little smile. He'll have his revenge.

On the human side, the twins managed to forcefully get Shikama out of Kureto's body. Quite a shockwave resulted of it. The Yus quickly opened their eyes, looking for their opponent. A shadow was roaming the room, probably looking for a new vessel.

" Dad ! Get Shinoa out of reach !" yelled Yukina.

Crowley grabbed the teen and ran. Shikama noticed it and went after them. Perched on Eusford's shoulder, Shinoa saw him coming. The vampire turned suddenly and cut the shadow, enough for Yuuichiro to sent chains of salt. Shinya and Yoichi fired, allowing Crowley and Shinoa to flee. Sayuri, Shigure and Guren were next to attack. The 13th progenitor managed to get away and in a courtyard.

" You know … sir Crowley, you should learn how to carry a lady properly." made Shinoa once down.

That U-turn he made really challenged her stomach's solidity.

" And a proper lady knows how to endure things quietly." retorted the vampire.

Looking away he felt the first vampire coming. However, Mika joined first, yelling them to hide. In an explosion, the twins gushed forth. Mika sent his sword to slow down their enemy. Yukina's snakes bite the shadow.

" Come on fight seriously old lady !" she exclaimed.

A ray of light touched the demon. It more or less rendered Shikama visible. Enough for everyone to launch an attack.

" How can those empty vessels resist my command ?" wondered Shikama.

The twins were deaf to his orders. He suddenly felt pain. Shinoa hit him with her scythe. If only he could possess her … he tried with Yuuichiro, but the seraph inside prevented him to do so. She was strong enough to fend him. Those uninterrupted attacks made it hard for him to think of a plan. Besides, the seraphs' hits were quite strong. The situation was now critical for Shikama. How could things skid that way ? He didn't foresee that he couldn't control the twins. That they would turn on him. Shikama sent a huge wave that made all humans and vampires fall. Then, he rushed to Shinoa.

" Shinoa !" exclaimed Guren.

A big snake and a wall of salt blocked the way. But the vampire made it explode and cut the snake's head. As Shikama plunged his hand in Shinoa's chest, lightening befell on him. Kureto's was here, leaning on Aoi.

" So you woke up. Despite all the mess our fight put your mind through." noted the demon.

This huge battle he got with the Yus could've destroyed his mind. That's why they hurried to expel the demon. Kureto was still weak tough.

" Hm ?"

" Oh darn." made Crowley.

" Crowley. Is that …" said Mika.

" Yes. High Progenitors are coming here. If they decide to ally to their ancestor, we're done for."

" What should we do ? Did Ferid sold us ?" resumed Mika.

" Certainly. Oh that's bad."

Shikama just escaped. Maybe he would be able to turn the tides in his favour. Crowley warned everyone of what was happening.

" Shit ! And now what ?" exclaimed Goshi.

" That's the worst-case scenario. Vampires will obey him, it's obvious. They can't do otherwise." made Mito.

" Not necessarily. The first abandoned his species long time ago, I'm not sure they're still loyal to him." revealed Crowley.

" But you can't guarantee it, can you ?" asked Shinya.

" Effectively. Now what to do … Ferid surely said that I got to raise two seraphs, not to mention my behaviour toward him. Quite a betrayal it can be. But that's his version and everyone know how twisted he is. I wonder if I can meet them." reflected Crowley.

" Then let us come with you. We'll show them they better not lay a finger on you." said Yuuichiro, landing near him.

Crowley's first reflex was to refuse, but could he really afford to go alone ? He saw what they did to Ferid before he could say anything. So he nodded. Yukina asked Mika to keep an eye on things here, just in case. This done, the twins took the 13th progenitor by and arm and flight toward the exit. They could see Shikama in front of High Progenitors. Ferid was even here.

" Did you hear me ? Go kill those humans who committed the taboo. That's our task." said Shikama.

They were hesitating. Ky Luc was the one noticing the seraphs arrival. They landed not far, with Crowley. Just as Ferid told.

" 13th progenitor Crowley Eusford. It came to our ears you were in contact with two seraphs during three years, and that you fled with them during the battle of Nagoya. Explain this." said Urd Geales.

" No need to explain. He's accomplice to this, since he didn't kill them. Now execute them." made Shikama.

" Said the one who manipulated the humans into doing this." intervened Yuuichiro.

" What ?" said Lest.

" Exactly. About us, we were offering by the Queen but totally by chance. Five of her livestock. It just happened to be us. Until very recently, Crowley didn't know we were seraphs, and we didn't know either. The Hyakuya sect don't let any tracks." revealed Yukina.

" Still, why did he chose to leave with you ?" asked Lest Karr.

" You wouldn't understand. But … let us warn you."

" We will protect him with all our strength. So better think twice before trying anything." said Yuuichiro.

Urd Geales rounded eyes. Why those seraphs would want to protect a vampire ? If that was true, then could he really afford to attack ? Then again, vampires were the only ones able to manage a seraph, so was it a bad thing if those here have decided to obey one of them ?

" So. What is your goal ?" asked Urd.

" I came here to give you my version of the story. And the truth about our ancestor." announced Crowley.

" We're listening." made Lest.