They say that in the beginning stages of a relationship, a new couple just can't keep their hands off of each other. Even when I first came to this universe, I would say that such a thing is bullshit. When I first started dating Raynare, I started to see some merit to the thought. We saw each other nine out of ten days in the following month we spent as an ordinary couple, and neither of us got tired of the other's company. After we went all the way, the day after I saved her from Lionel, well, I started to believe what they say about couples in the beginning stages of relationships.
In the past few days since Raynare woke up, I've probably had more sex than I thought I would in my life. After we woke up after our first time, she walked into the shower with me, and we didn't leave for an hour. After I made dinner those following nights, she dragged to me to the couch and demanded I take her there and then. I took her out to a restaurant, and she spent half the time using her foot to tease me under the table, especially when the attractive waitress came along. On our way home, she made me stop in the park and forced me to bend her over a tree stump. When we finally moved into the new house I'd bought, she insisted we 'break in' all the rooms. And let's not forget the way she's woken me up several times since then. Nuff said.
Likewise, I can't seem to find myself able to resist her either. Every time she sways her hips, I can't help but follow with my eyes. When she looks up at me with those sparkly, beautiful purple eyes, I feel an overwhelming urge to jump her and leave her limping for the next week. When she sits next to me on the couch, I just want to touch every part of her. When I arrive back from my last few days at the cafe, and she greets me with a kiss, I feel the desire burn in my chest.
Long story short, my girlfriend is a very sexual person, and as it turns out, so am I. I blame it on my God blood. I have an incredible amount of stamina due to my heritage, and the Gods are, for the most part, very lustful beings. It makes sense that, as a Demigod, I would have a high sex drive, one rivalling that of a Fallen Angel, a creature literally built for sex.
Even now, as I sit at one of the tables of the cafe, taking my afternoon vape break, I found myself anticipating arriving home to Raynare. Despite how much my waist hurts from having her slamming down on me.
All of a sudden, I felt two hands grabbing my face and forcing my attention away, causing me to yelp. I was greeted to the sight of one Aika Kiryuu, holding my cheeks in place and staring at my face quizzically, her eyes uncharacteristically serious and narrow.
"Uhh, Ai-ka?" I said through my currently misshapen cheeks. "What'we yoo dewing?" I asked with a raised eyebrow. Suddenly, she let go, thank the Gods, and put on the biggest, most perverse grin I have ever seen from her.
"Shut the front door!" She said with perverse glee, pointing at my face. "You punched your V-card!" She said, making me blanch. Thankfully, no one seemed to pay attention to my pervy friends outburst.
"Say that a little louder why don't you!" I hissed through clenched teeth. Her grin didn't waver as she planted her ass on the seat across from me and looked straight into my eyes.
"Details." She all but ordered.
"Yeah, I'm gonna go with… no." I said with a blank face, taking a drag of my vape.
"Oh, come on!" She whined.
"Just because we're friends doesn't mean I'm obligated to share my sex life with you Aika." I said with a sigh.
"But I could help you make it so much better~" She said, a kinky smile splitting her face.
"No."
"I've got some videos that you can watch for ideas-"
"No."
"-or maybe I can lend you some of my toys-"
"No."
"-Oh I know! I could map out all the best places for public frickle frackle~!" Her wide grin suddenly fell as I placed my hand on her mouth, effectively shutting her up. Although, not without my cheeks blazing red.
"Shut. Up." I spoke softly, emphasising both words through my teeth. Her lips curled right back up into that familiar grin as I pulled my hand back.
"You could convince her that she likes girls too and we could have a threesome." Her kinky smile returned.
"Ok, I'm gone!" I yelled, running. All I heard was Aika's laughter as I went to get my apron and return to work. Damn that little pervert.
I spent the rest of my shift, grumbling about my perverted friend, who continued to pester me throughout the evening. I managed to put on a fake smile for any of the customers who came along, but I think they knew it was strained. Also, and I wouldn't admit this in person, I was actually thinking about some of the things Aika suggested. Raynare and I already had sex in the park, so public stuff wasn't an issue, and I'm sure she has a few toys of her own that she'll bring out soon enough. However...
The threesome suggestion…
OK, that got my face redder than a tomato that had just eaten a Peruvian Death Pepper… The thought of Raynare getting naughty with another girl before I jump in was, honestly, incredibly arousing. I had to hide my hard-on when customers came by. Only question is: who with? And would Raynare be willing? Scratch that, she's a pervert in her own generation, she'd definitely be willing if the other girl/guy(Preferably a girl) is hot and she likes them. Say… Kalawarner for instance?
Cue the bathroom trip to douse my face.
Kala did say that she was aroused during the fight with the Stray Devil Connor, when I'd incinerated him with the black Flame of Phlethegon. And then, after I'd taken down a huge group of exorcists in Lionel's base, single handedly I might add, she shoved her tongue down my throat and openly declared that she would be having my babies in the future. When I'd abashedly informed Raynare of this, feeling like a complete piece of crap, she's burst out laughing and that was the last we spoke of it. Still unclear on that situation.
Now, if not Kalawarner, then who? Mittelt? Not happening. She's a child, younger than even Koneko. I don't feel comfortable with having a threesome with a random stranger, so that's a bust. Unless Raynare gets really pleady about it, in which case I'd melt like butter. What about… Akeno?
My breath hitched at the thought.
I remembered the conversation with Rias, when she mentioned that her Queen had volunteered to do the naked healing on me and seemed to be 'quite taken with me.' I've met several attractive women since I arrived in Kuoh, and out of all of them, three stand out the most. There's Raynare, obviously, Kalawarner, whom a voice in the back of my head is urging me to pursue, and of course, Akeno, the Fallen Angel/human hybrid daughter of Barakiel and Shuri Himejima. A gorgeous young woman with a sadomasochistic streak bigger than any other, and a tragic backstory rivalling my own. Raynare and all the other girls are beautiful, but something about Akeno just blows me away, if I'm being honest. In a manner different to Raynare, though not exactly superior in any sense.
Suddenly, I felt a small wave of guilt wash over me. I hadn't spoken to her since our little exchange in the ORC room the other day, when Sona had offered me the job of teacher, which I'll be starting in three days. Akeno had tried to persist that Fallen Angels were not to be trusted, but I'd coldly rejected that notion, clearly upsetting her. Since then I'd had no contact with her, and not much contact with any of the other Devils either. Some of them still come to the cafe(*cough* Koneko *cough*) for some coffee/treats/food, but other than that, I don't see them much. Understandable, I'm not one of them, but I don't think I like how I left things with some of them. I'm sure Sona and her Peerage won't hold a grudge, except for Saji maybe, but Akeno seemed rather upset when last we spoke.
"And just like that, my thoughts dwindle into the depression category." I sighed, running a hand through my hair. How I go from naughty thoughts about a threesome with my girlfriend to self-deprecating regret is beyond me.
"Yo, Takeo!" Dante suddenly popped up out of nowhere, slinging an arm around my shoulder.
"Personal space, Dante." I said with a sigh. Grinning sheepishly, my overexcitable dick of a soon-to-be former Boss let go of me and took a step back. "What do you need?" I asked of him, handing a customer her to-go coffee.
"I was hoping you'd be willing to perform today, since it's your last day." He said, crossing his arms. "I might be persuaded to add a little extra to that finality cheque of you do." He added. I gave him a blank look and sighed. Whilst I do enjoy performing here in the cafe, it's still nerve-wracking.
"You know what? Sure." I shrugged. "Last day might as well end with a bang." I said with a small smile.
"Excellent!" He grinned widely. However, as quick as it came, it dropped to a rare serious look from him. "You doing alright though?" He suddenly asked.
"Oh yeah, I just had some stuff on my mind is all." I waved him off. "Nothing serious." I assured him.
"Come on Takeo." he urged, his seriousness turning into nosiness. "You know you can trust good old Dante." He suddenly grinned perversely. "I noticed your cheeks a bit red earlier. Does it have something to do with Ray-Ray?" He asked, nudging me.
"That's none of your business!" I snapped, blushing once again.
"You finally did it!" He exclaimed, pointing at my face. "You tapped her didn't you!?" His grin was starting to get really annoying. I mean, I just have an overwhelming desire to to punch that smug, stupid face until it's black and blue.
"Not you too…" I groaned, the conversation with Aika still on my mind.
"Oh, my best friend is officially a man!" He said gleefully and dramatically, the back of his hand resting on his forehead.
"Since when was I your best friend?" I asked, scratching my head in confusion.
"I'ma get us some beers!" He cheered, ignoring me. Ass.
"I prefer cider!" I called out after him as he frolicked away. What a weirdo. Then again, I don't think I'd have a very good relationship with my boss if he was a normal guy. Chuckling, I shook my head and went back to work, quickly texting Raynare to tell that I'd be performing if she wants to come over and watch. As she accepted, I smiled and took another order. However, as I was working, a realistation suddenly hit me. When Dante and I were talking just now… "Ray-Ray…" I whispered, narrowing my eyes as Dante approached, his grin wide and two beers in his hands.
I was on the stage, tuning my guitar whilst Dante set up his set of drums, having said he wanted to perform with me. I've heard him singing before, when he's drunk, and it sounds like a banshee that just swallowed 1000 needles. Sober, however, he's not that bad. That being said, I was surprised to find out that he was skilled with a drum set. What also surprised me was the Gremory Peerage coming along to the cafe this afternoon. I guess classes are finished and they heard that I would be performing today. Oh well, no big deal I guess.
"Hey Lover boy~" A sultry voice that was all too familiar suddenly spoke, sending a chill up my spine. One that was not exactly the good kind, but not the bad kind either. Turning my head, I found myself face to face with the form of one Kalawarner, who was smirking at me with a look in her eyes.
"Uh, hi… Kala…" I stuttered, blushing as the memory of the kiss she gave me came to mind. She grinned, at my reaction no doubt, and gave a small wave.
"Swung by town to say hi to you and Ray. Imagine my surprise when she tells me that you'll be performing today." She said, crossing her arms under her bust. Good Lord woman, are you trying to make me stare?! Trick question, of course you are!
"Swell." I deadpanned, making her giggle in response. I'm not sure I liked the way she looked me over before turning and walking off with a sexy sway in her hips. I couldn't help but watch her go.
"Damn Takeo, you work fast!" Dante laughed.
"Would like a repeat of my first performance?" I asked, promptly shutting him up. I gave a satisfied smirk.
"That, I wouldn't mind seeing again." The voice of my gorgeous Fallen Angel girlfriend said as she approached, her hands on her hips and a smirk on her face. The mischievous glint in her eyes told me much of her current thoughts.
"That was your doing, wasn't it?" I asked dully, pointing in the direction Kala went off.
"I don't know what you're talking about." She smiled innocently. I regarded her with the flattest look I have ever given anyone. I'd already told her about the kiss with Kala, and contrary to what I thought would happen, Raynare had burst into laughter when I'd tried to apologize. After throwing a few naivete and innocence based jokes at my face, she gave me a wide, perverted grin, and sashayed off. I still don't know for certain where she stands on the matter. I'd rather not end up sleeping with her best friend and hurting her because I took things the wrong way. Gonna have to clear the air with her there soon.
"Why do I not believe you?" I asked as I stood up, facing her. Her innocent smile heavily contrasted with the lusty grin I've been seeing on her several times these past few days. "You know what? I'm not even going into that." I said with a shake of my head. "I can only lose that argument." I added dully, eliciting some laughter. Smiling, Ray walked over to me and gave me a soft kiss on the lips, pulling back with a smile.
"Good luck." She said, sashaying off. I couldn't help but watch her go, a sigh escaping me.
"Hey Takeo…" Dante trailed off.
"One word. I dare you." I glared. Grinning, he decided not to say anything before sitting down at his drums.
"Shall we?" He asked. With an eye roll, I nodded, whispering in his ear what song I wanted to play. Grinning, he nodded as the audience suddenly got quiet.
With a deep breath, I started the music, slowly, softly, building up as the seconds went by. And then the lyrics came.
(Savages - Marina and the Diamonds)
Murder lives forever
And so does war
It's survival of the fittest
Rich against the poor
At the end of the day
It's a human trait
Hidden deep down inside of our DNA
At this point, Dante started with the drums.
One man can build a bomb
Another run a race
To save somebody's life
And have it blow up in his face
I'm not the only one who
Finds it hard to understand
I'm not afraid of God
I am afraid of man
Here, Dante joined in with the lyrics. The audience even started clapping along with the beat.
Is it running in our blood?
Is it running in our veins?
Is it running in our genes?
Is it in our DNA?
Humans aren't gonna behave
As we think we always should
Yeah, we can be bad as we can be good
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
How could we expect anything at all
We're just animals, still learning how to crawl
Here, I sing alone again.
We live, we die
We steal, we kill, we lie
Just like animals
But with far less grace
We laugh, we cry
Like babies in the night
Forever running wild
In the human race
Another day, another tale of rape
Another ticking bomb to bury deep and detonate
I'm not the only one who finds it hard to understand
I'm not afraid of God
I am afraid of man
Dante sings with me again.
You can see it on the news
You can watch it on TV
You can read it on your phone
You can say it's troubling
Humans aren't gonna behave
As we think we always should
Yeah, we can be bad as we can be good
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
How could we expect anything at all
We're just animals, still learning how to crawl
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
Truth is in us all, cradle to the grave
We're just animals still learning to behave
Here, Dante and I slowed and softened the music, and I continued on with the lyrics by my myself, singing in a sort of whisper.
All the hate coming out from a generation
Who got everything, and nothing guided by temptation
Were we born to abuse, shoot a gun and run
Or has something deep inside of us come undone?
Is it a human trait, or is it learned behaviour
Are you killing for yourself, or killing for your saviour?
Finally, Dante and I sang the chorus one more time.
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
How could we expect anything at all?
We're just animals still learning how to crawl
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
Truth is in us all, cradle to the grave
We're just animals still learning to behave
As we stopped the music, the audience burst into applause, making Dante and I bump fists with wide grins on our faces. I would never have been able to perform in front of people before now. But here, now, this feeling of pride and happiness soaring through me as they enjoy me singing. I don't why I didn't try this sooner. Oh right, because I'm an anti-social jackass who's afraid of people. Seriously, a Fallen Angel with seven Sacred Gears and four wings, a rabid Hellhound, or an outraged Pure-blooded Devil, and I'm fine. A live audience? I quiver at the knees.
At least, that's how it used to be anyway.
As Dante and I grinned and waved at everybody, I could see Raynare giving me 'the look' as I like to call it. Essentially, it amounts to the sexual predator within her coming out and demanding she get the satisfaction she's craving. Yeah, I think she might jump me when we arrive home. 'Think' being a loose term.
Anyway, the crowd suddenly started clapping in unison, the universal sign that an audience wants, nay, demands one last song, one last number to end the glorious performance that had been put on for them. In other words, an encore.
"What think?" I asked of Dante rhetorically. Grinning, spun his drumsticks like a cowboy would his guns, giving a single nod. "Alrighty then." I grinned at the audience, who cheered. After Dante whispered his choice of song, one that I enjoyed quite a bit some time ago, we started the song with slow, gentle tunes that slowly build up to a beat. As we played, the audience, again, clapped to the beat.
(Blaze of Glory - Bon Jovi)
I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night's bed
I don't know where I'm going
Only God knows where I've been
I'm a devil on the run
A six-gun lover
A candle in the wind
Here, Dante and I picked up the beat a little bit.
When you're brought into this world
They say you're born in sin
Well, at least they gave me something
I didn't have to steal or have to win
Well, they tell me that I'm wanted
Yeah, I'm a wanted man
I'm a colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Abel
Mister, catch me if you can
Like the last song, Dante and I song the chorus together.
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
And, Lord, I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
You ask about my conscience
And I offer you my soul
You ask if I'll grow to be a wise man
Well, I ask if I'll grow old
You ask me if I known love
And what it's like to sing songs in the rain
Well, I've seen love come
And I've seen it shot down
I've seen it die in vain
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
'Cause I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord, I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm the devil's son
Call me young gun
As Dante and I went on with the small instrumental gap here, I noticed Asia in the crowd with the Gremory Peerage had her hands clasped together in front of her, a wide smile on her face, and her eyes shining with joy. Makes sense I suppose. I don't think Bon Jovi is all that religious, but many of his songs have lines like 'I pray for this' or 'Lord please do that' and what not. Maybe she'll enjoy more Bon Jovi's music at a later date.
Each night I go to bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
No, I ain't looking for forgiveness
But before I'm six-foot deep
Lord, I got to ask a favor
And I'll hope you'll understand
'Cause I've lived life to the fullest
Let this boy die like a man
Staring down the bullet
Let me make my final stand
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord, I never drew first
But I drew first blood
And I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
I'm a young gun, young gun
Young gun...
As we finished the song, the audience once more erupted into applause. Even Kala and Ray, and the Gremory Peerage, were clapping loudly with wide smiles. I couldn't help but smile myself. I think I'm really going to miss this, if I'm being honest. Maybe I'll swing by every now and again in the future, if Dante allows it that is. I don't see why he wouldn't though. It brings customers.
Anyway, like last time, Raynare walked up over to the stage and grabbed me into a deep kiss. Instead of resisting, like last time, I instead went with it, responding with equal fervour. Wolf whistles and laughter could be heard in the distance, and a deep sense of sorrow and depression hit my senses from an unknown force. I wonder what that was all about? Anywho, Raynare separated from me, giving me the look that means I won't be getting any sleep tonight.
Grinning widely, she leaned forward and whispered in my ear. "I'm sitting on your face tonight." She whispered to me, making me blanch in shock, a massive blush on my face. She giggled like a madwoman at the sight, the glint in her eye shining as she soaked in my embarrassed expression. I doubt anybody knows what she said, but given my expression, they could guess, judging by their laughter.
"You're going to be the death of me, you realize this, yes?" I asked my girlfriend with a raised eyebrow. She just smiled in response, eliciting a heavy sigh from me. "You go and join Kala. I'll be there in a moment." I told her, pecking her on the lips. She winked at me before sashaying off towards her best friend. My eyes wandered more than I care to admit at that point.
"I didn't expect to see you all here." I said as I approached the Gremory Peerage at the table they occupied. They're moods seemed to vary. Issei was glaring at me with the jealousy of a thousand virgins, Asia had a beet red face and refused to meet my eyes, Akeno had a smile on her face that was so fake it hurt to look at, Kiba had awkward smile on his that was difficult to interpret, Koneko was giving me that glare that she usually gives Issei, and Rias seemed exasperated by her Peerage.
"Pervy-jisan." I'll give you two guesses who said that. First two don't count.
"Now, now, Neko-chan. Raynare and I are in a relationship. It doesn't count." I told her.
"You're still a pervert."
"It still doesn't count."
"Perv."
"Prude."
"Mutt."
"Mouse." I cringed slightly as she stomped on my foot. "Ok, I walked into that one." I chuckled. Everyone else shared a small laugh at the exchange. "So, why are you all here?" I asked, rubbing my sore foot against the back of my other leg. That would have probably been worse if I didn't have Demigod durability.
"We heard that you were performing today, and decided to come see." Rias told me. "Akeno spoke highly of your last performance." She added.
"Why thank you Akeno." I told the raven haired girl, who simply nodded in response. "And Issei, if you want to drill a hole into my head, I don't think your eyes are going to do the job." I told the pervert dully.
"Damn pretty boys need to die in a fire!" He growled, pointing at my face. "How am I supposed to become Harem King if you're making all the hotties cream their pants with just a look!?" He demanded.
I gave him a dull stare. "You really need a hobby Issei." I deadpanned. "Or maybe a girlfriend." I added with a smirk, making him glare harder.
"Takeo, stop tormenting him." Rias gave a light giggle. I smirked, but conceded. Though his glare didn't waver. At the very least, Akeno seemed to be amused.
"Anyways, I am going to join Raynare and Kalawarner." I told them all. "But before I do, Akeno." I got the Queen's attention. "A word, please?" I requested of her. Seemingly nervous, she nodded and stood, following me. The others seemed confused about this, but didn't comment. Rias, however, had a glint in her eyes that was a mix of mischievousness, and a promise of pain if I hurt her best friend. I only rolled my eyes as Akeno and I walked to a corner where we could talk in private.
"What do you need?" Akeno asked of me as we were able to get some privacy.
"I wanted to apologise for our last conversation." I told her, my hand on the back of my head. "I didn't mean to sound so cold when I spoke." I said, looking into her eyes. She seemed surprised.
"You're… apologising?" She asked softly, her tone heavy in shock.
"Yes. You didn't deserve that." I told her, looking down. She didn't reply. "Akeno? Are you OK?" I asked. She snapped out of her surprise.
"Oh, yes. I'm just surprised is all." She said, her cheeks dusting a soft pink. Akeno embarrassed. Who would have thought? "I didn't think you'd think yourself in the wrong." She admitted.
"I don't." I told her, surprising her once more. "I don't know why you have such an aversion to Fallen Angels, and I won't fault you for it, but I don't agree with you." I told her firmly. "And I would thank you to not try to convince me in the future of the 'evils' of the Fallen." I added. She bowed her head slightly, not looking at me. "But, you didn't deserve the treatment I gave you when last we spoke, and that is what I am apologising for." I told her, my voice softer.
She gave me a small smile, one that may have been a little bit forced. "Thank you, Takeo." She said, nodding. "And I am sorry too. I shouldn't have tried to force my views on to you." She said. Whether or not she meant it, I don't know, but I appreciated the sentiment. However, imagine my surprise when she steps forward and, lifting herself to her toes given how much taller I was than her, and planted a small kiss on my cheek. "Consider that my formal apology." She said with a bigger smile than before. I didn't immediately respond, looking into her beautiful purple orbs, my face feeling kind of hot. Was she always this beautiful? Wait, that grin she just put on is a bit unsettling. "My my, a small kiss on the cheeks gets you so flustered?" She asked teasingly. Not wanting to deal with that, I made a hasty retreat, hearing the giggles that Akeno let out. Yeah, not going there.
"So what was that about?" Raynare asked in amusement, seeing my red face as I sat with her and Kalawarner, bringing three coffees with me.
"Tell a bitch I'm next." Kalawarner said bluntly, though the mirth was visible in her eyes. I regarded them with bland looks.
"Do you want to coffee?" I asked them. They smiled and nodded, dropping the teasing. For now at least. "To answer your question, she and I had a bit of a difference of opinion a little while ago. I overreacted a little and thought I should apologise." I explained, passing them the coffee. "And that makes the last order I take in the cafe." I announced, eliciting eyerolls from the two girls with me.
"You're really gonna be a teacher?" Kalawarner asked with a raised eyebrow, sipping her coffee.
"I have a Master's Degree in Mathematics, which I got at 18, after graduating high school two years early." I deadpanned, earning a shocked look from Kalawarner. "I think I can handle it." I told her dully, sipping my coffee.
"Funny, sweet, smart, powerful, cute, chivalrous, and oh so young." The grin Kalawarner gave, coupled with the way she eyed me, made me rather uncomfortable. "It's a wonder girls aren't throwing themselves at you." She said, biting her lip. Wait, is she blushing?
"Hands to yourself Bitch." Raynare whacked her best friend upside the head. In any of my past friendships, if I did something similar, I'd suddenly find myself friendless. How women stay friends through things like this is beyond me. "For now at least." She crossed her arms.
"Wait, what?" I asked, whipping my hand in her direction.
"Nothing~" She smiled sweetly, making me groan. All I could do was bury my head in my arms.
"You girls are going to be the death of me." I murmured, loud enough for them to hear. They simply laughed in response.
After Kalawarner, Raynare, and myself had gotten something to eat from the cafe, we all headed back to the house I'd bought, as we couldn't stay in a hotel room forever. I don't like renting. I prefer the certainty of owning a house. Anywho, it was a particularly large house, but it wasn't small either. Three smaller bedrooms, one master bedroom, two bathrooms, not including the one in the aforementioned master bedroom, a decent sized kitchen, a good space to put a dining table, and a good sized lounge. I won't bore you with any more details.
Anywho, since Kala didn't have a place to stay(read: couldn't be bothered to find a place) Raynare had requested that I let her stay with us, while Mittelt was back with the Grigori, continuing with her studies. And by request, I mean she used her foot to tease me under the table until I agreed. I always thought that I could resist a woman trying to use sex to manipulate me, but now I'm not so sure. I will develop a resistance though, this I swear.
Now, after setting up a room for Kala, I'd introduced her to Kuroka, who, to everyone else but myself, is now known as 'Salem,' my pet cat. OK, I know it's unoriginal, but Raynare found her in the kitchen, sitting on the counter, waiting for food, and I said the first thing that popped into my mind. Needless to say, the Black Cat was not impressed with my choice of name, but couldn't do anything about it, so she rolled with it. I had considered telling Raynare and Kalawarner who 'Salem' really is, but decided against. I didn't know how they'd react to knowing that they're living under the same roof as an SS Class Stray Devil.
Continuing, after dinner, Kalawarner went to sleep, and Raynare insisted on having some 'fun' with her friend in the next room. We had to be significantly quieter than normal, as I don't know how to soundproof a room yet. That aside, I waited for Raynare to fall asleep too. When she did, I snuck out of her grasp, put my clothes back on and snuck towards the lounge. Making sure none of the three women I live with were awake, I snapped my fingers, calling on my magic. At my feet, a black magic circle appeared at my feet. The black pattern glowed with a brought golden shine, and at the centre of the pattern, was an image of a sword, a xiphos specifically, with twelve bird-like wings extruding from it's sides, six on either side; the symbol of Thanatos.
As you may have guessed, this was a Transportation circle. I'd set some time aside these past few days to learn how to use them. It took a few tries, but it was surprisingly easy to master their use. Anyways, I closed my eyes as the light from the circle enveloped me. Transporting feels surprisingly blnd, truth be told. Sure, there's some warmth, if you will, that you feel from the light, but besides that, it just feels like closing your eyes one second, and then opening them the next and finding yourself elsewhere. Like I said, bland. But what can you do?
When I opened my eyes, I found myself standing in the centre of the cafe, which had closed hours ago. However, as I reached out with my senses, I felt one presence. It was human. At least, I think it was. Whoever or whatever he is, he knows about the supernatural. I've suspected it for some time, and today only prove it. Or very nearly, at least. I just need to get him to confirm it. Which is why I am here now.
My attention was suddenly caught by the sound of a door opening. It was door to the kitchen, where the baking and more elaborate cooking was done. Out of it, Dante came, whistling a made up tune to himself. He stopped when he saw me, his face twisting into confusion. My own expression was monotone, my hands in my pockets and my eyes boring it Dante's.
"Takeo?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. "What are you doing here?"
"Who are you?" I responded to his question with a question.
"I'm not sure I know what you're talking about." he frowned, his burrow frowning.
"Cut the crap Dante." I narrowed my eyes. He was about to respond, but I cut him off. "Ray-Ray." I said, surprising him. "As far as you should know, my girlfriend's name is Yuuma Amano, but you referred to her as Ray-Ray earlier today." I reminded him, prompting wide eyes. "Therefore, logic dictates that you know her real name is Raynare, and that she's a Fallen Angel." I finished, regarding him with a hard gaze.
"You know…?" he whispered, surprise evident on his face.
"I do." I confirmed. "Now I ask again, who are you?" I asked, with a little more force in my voice. Now, before you all start thinking I'm getting jealous because Dante is an admittedly handsome young man who knows my girlfriend, I'm not. I'd worked for this guy for months, and it turns out he knew who Raynare was all this time. If that's the case, what else does he know? And is he a threat? Call me paranoid, but last time I let my guard down, my stepfather ended up dead, and my mother ended up on life support.
"Well, I suppose it was only a matter of time…" Dante trailed off, his voice getting… dark? I'm not sure I like that. Suddenly, a bright white light shone from Dante's right hand, bright enough that I felt the need to look away, and then he lunged at me.
I acted purely on instinct.
{Shift!}
Dun, dun, duuuuun! Who saw this coming when I introduced Dante into this story? I admit, I was a little skeptical at first when his character came to me. I wondered if I really wanted to add in another OC considering there will be one or two others in the future. I didn't want to have to stay true to so many characters, making up their personalities, attitudes, skills, etc. It seemed to be a bit too much of a hassle. But, I decided to just go for it. The extra effort is worth a good story.
Now, like some others, this chapter is a filler for the most part. Some people were asking for more of Takeo performing, so there you go. We got some rather explicit insight to Takeo's growing relationship with Raynare. ;P We see the start of Takeo's relationship with Akeno. Spoiler alert, there will be a few bumps before those two officially get together. And finally, we get a glimpse at Dante's true nature.
Before anyone asks, he is not the Dante from Devil May Cry. I won't be adding any crossovers to any of my WotC stories. Maybe a few elements, like giving Takeo Dragon Slayer Magic, or something like that, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Now, two questions for ya'll:
1) Should I, or should I not put Rias in Takeo's harem? Yes or no? And why?
2) I have been having way to may ideas in my head, and recently thought of a story where Akeno has a twin brother, who goes with Barakiel when Shuri dies. He a Sacred Gear, a canon one, and is sent alongside Vali to take down Kokabiel. Then it's all downhill. Should I give this a go? After all, the fundamental rule of anime: incest is wincest. However, keep in mind the state of my other stories, like Three Dragons, Chaos and Order, Prince of Lightning… This one might end up the same way.