The story is back. It's finally back off of hiatus. Just as promised for the new year. And as time goes by the others will too. Now, I'm back in college so it will be harder for me to update but I will try my hardest. I promise.
"So...let me get this straight. You purified the negativity inside of an Evil God and, at the same time, bound her to you as your servant?"
"...Yeah. Thats about the gist of it..."
"You are a very interesting lad, indeed. If I had to say, you're as much a miracle maker as that stickler of an 'Almighty God's' son, Jesus Christ."
"Ano... I don't know how to take that..."
Shido had just finished explaining to both Azazel and Odin what had happened while he was down in Loki's cell. Both were disbelieving at first but the seriousness in the teen's eyes began to crush that feeling of uncertainty quickly.
Azazel was shocked and was very skeptical on the matter. Odin had simply laughed it off and looked thrilled of his...daughter's?..change.
"Can we really trust hi- er, her? This is the God of Trickery we're talking about," Azazel tried to reason. The nephilim folded his arms and closed his eyes, releasing a deep sigh.
"I agree. It did seem off at first but when I looked at her aura it was true. There wasn't a single trace of negative energy inside her. Well...except for one..." At his sudden recall, the boy lowered his head with an annoyed expression.
The older Seraph couldn't see it and took it as a sign of danger. "What is it?" Azazel asked.
"Shido-sama!" Came a shout from down the hall. The teen flinched at the name and the three turned to see Loki running down the hall towards them. She was waving her hand with a big smile on her face. Two things that shouldn't go with the God of Mischief.
Azazel saw this and his eyes widened before he glanced back at Shido.
"You let her out!?" He shouted in shock. "What about this negative emotion you just said!?"
He turned back, ready for an attack but Loki passed right by him and tackled Shido, much to the latter's ire and the former's confusion.
"Ne ne, Shido-sama, how about now?" The Evil God whispered into his ear, seductively.
"The one negative emotion is...lust," the younger Seraph answered with a twitching brow. He turned to Loki with a flustered and annoyed face. "And can you get off of me!" He shouted at the god...er, goddess.
"Of course, Shido-sama," she replied quickly and stood. Both leaders looked in shock at the goddess's obedience. They stared long enough for Shido to stand, glare at said goddess, before turning back to the faction leaders.
"What?" He questioned with a risen brow.
"She's really bound to you, as your servant?" Azazel asked, not believing his own eyes. Not only had she listened to him but didn't look hostile towards him or Odin at all. She was just peacefully standing behind him.
Shido sighed and rubbed the side of his temple. "Why would I even lie about that..." He groaned, combing his hair up and out of his face.
"That still doesn't explain why, or how, she's out of her cell. Those seals were formed by the highest magic sealers we have in all of Asgard. No one could break through them," Odin stated with folded arms and narrowed eyes.
"Yeah, may want to check in with that. Those seals were placed for her not to get out. But getting in seemed a little too easy," Shido remarked with a slight smirk. Odin narrowed his eyes more towards the boy.
Shido's smile quickly disappeared, replaced with his trademark serious look. "As for why she's out, I've decided to allow her to serve me."
Both leaders eyes widened to full size saucers.
"Are you kidding me!? She literally tried to kill you three days ago! And you're just going to accept her like that!?" Azazel shouted in complete shock.
"Yeah, why not? Not like she can defeat me or anything," Shido replied with a shrug. Loki pouted at him with a glare but he completely ignored it. Both which the two leaders noticed from them.
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"He really reminds me of you, Brat," Odin muttered, breaking the silence. "I say let him go for it."
"Are you insane you old geezer!? She'll turn on him the second she has the opportunity!" Azazel shot back to the elder god.
"Standing right here, you know?" Loki spoke up. Azazel turned to her with narrowed eyes, not fazing the former Evil God in the slightest. He kept his glare on her for some time before moving to Shido.
He could see the boy was very adamant on this situation. He wasn't going to let up on it either. His eyes were carrying the same looks. They flashed slightly gold as well.
For the second time, in the same day, Shido was challenging Azazel. It was something he rarely did but, here he was, trying to prove his side.
"She might be lying to you. I'm doing this because I care for you," he said, in one last attempt to sway the boy.
"While I appreciate the affection, I'm dead set on this Azazel. If we want to bring peace, everyone must be accepted. Those who were wrong deserve a second chance." He then grabbed Loki's hand and led her down the hall, disappearing in a bright golden light shortly after.
Once it faded, Azazel clicked his teeth and growled in irritation.
"God damn that kid. So stubborn..."
"He's just like you when you were younger, Azazel. Even now, I can see traces of you in him," Odin spoke up behind him.
"What's that suppose to mean?" The Grigori leader asked out of irritation.
"It means that he'll grow to be a fine young man. One that strives to achieve what others don't think possible. To push pass the impossible and create something new," the Norse king explained.
"Huh... Never expected to hear that from you..."
"Although he's a lot less perverted," Odin then added as he stroked his beard.
"Oi, shut it, you old geezer. You're more perverted than I am!" The Seraph shouted back. This gained a tic mark from the elder god.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah!"
"Well, at least I wasn't turned down by the angel Gabriel!"
"Y-You shut your mouth!"
-XOXOXOXOX-
"Ano...not that I dont trust you, Shido-sama. But was coming here really the best idea?" Loki asked as they appeared before the fallen angels home. Shido stayed silent and stared at it.
"You'd have to face them at some point, Loki. Whether you like it or not," he replied without turning towards her.
"But what if they won't accept me?"
"Do you think you deserve their acceptance right off the bat?" He looked back to the goddess who lowered her head in shame. He thinned his lip and turned around to face her.
"Listen, you're sorry for everything you did, right?"
"Of course!"
*Pat*
"Huh...?"
"Then show that you mean it. They may not accept you from the start but if you truly show them you're sincere, they'll slowly forgive you, alright?" He rubbed her head and smiled at her reassuringly.
Loki looked at him with a heavy blush on her face. To see such a warm, kind, and caring smile from him, it was much different. She didn't even know he could smile like that. It made her heart flutter and she looked towards the ground, poking two fingers together.
"Thank you, Shido-sama," she muttered softly.
"No problem at all. Now, shall we head inside?"
"I suppose."
Shido nodded his head and walked over to the door. He lifted the mat and grabbed the spare key underneath. During the fight against the Northern Gods he had lost his, so it was always good to have a backup. Standing straight once more he put the key into the lock and unlocked the door before opening it. He stepped inside with Loki close behind, not wanting to be far from her new master. Especially since the situation was about to become very tense.
As the nephilim walked into the living room, he was met with several bodies who almost crashed into him.
The entire ORC decided to stay at his place until the Seraph returned home. It was a surprise to him but he welcomed the company nonetheless.
"Hey everyone. I'm back," he greeted, scratching the back of his head.
"For good?" Rias questioned, although it sounded more like a command.
"Yes, for good," Shido answered. He then glanced back to see Loki hiding behind the archway that led from the hallway to the living room. "And I've brought a new addition to the group."
The group followed his eyes and they saw a female at the entrance. The first reaction came from a few females of the group who pushed themselves forward, a glint of anger in their eyes.
"Who is that?" Raynare asked, narrowing her eyes at her superior. Her fellow fallen angels and Akeno shared the same look, all combined to create a scary scene for the heir.
Shido had to keep his calm and explain the situation. He didn't want any misunderstandings so it was better he get it out straightforward.
"Loki, come here," he called to the goddess. It would be better having her at his side. Some of the bad aura would be directed towards her and they could explain the situation a lot better.
Of course, the world wasn't that kind to the beings of black wings.
"Loki!? Her name's Loki! How is it that this woman is named after the Trickster God!?" Kalawarner asked with a bit of her temper showing. "Don't tell me you take gratification in people you've defeated by ravaging a woman with the same name!"
Shido had never whipped his head in shock so fast. He looked at the bluenette with the largest of eyes to the point they might pop.
"What!? No! This is-"
"Some whore you took from Khaos Brigade?" Mittelt accused. The angel nearly hit the floor from the youngest fallen angel's words.
'How does any living being come up with such things!' The heir screamed into his head. "No! Where did me and Azazel say we were going!?" Shido questioned.
The group paused at the angel's shout. The shock from the sudden outburst was enough for them to reign themselves in from their accusations. It allowed a few moments of silence except for the Seraph's heavy panting filling the air.
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"To Asgard," Rias finally answered.
"Exactly! How long have I been gone?" The nephilim then asked.
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"A few hours," Kiba said.
"Yes! Now, explain how I could go from Asgard, after interrogating a rogue god, to Khaos Brigade, which I just left," Shido said, finally having calmed down.
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"It's possible," Mittelt said stubbornly. The older angel sent her a glare before sighing and dropping the argument. It was just better to explain at this point.
"Fuck it, I asked for that. No, I didn't take her from Khaos Brigade. This is the God of Mischief herself, Loki," Shido answered, stepping aside to reveal the goddess. At first, the woman just stared at them, the others staring back.
Moments of silence passed and Shido watched from the side as everyone continued their staring contest.
Eventually Rias turned to him with a blank expression on her face. "But Loki is a guy," she stated simply, pointing at the goddess. Shido merely leaned against the wall and closed his eyes. He released another sigh as he relaxed against the base.
"I thought the same. Turns out the god is a shapeshifter and transformed herself into a guy. After I fought her, I reverted her back to that form, purified her evilness, and bound her to me as a servant," Shido explained, sounding as if the whole ordeal was simple. The group stared at him as they did Loki. Silence filled the room and it got to the point where it was questionable if they were even breathing.
"Master, I think you broke them," Loki said, moving over to his side. She looked to be very concerned but the fallen angel didn't look worried at all. There were no more reasons for unnecessary emotions. After all that he's been through for the day this was the least of his worries.
"They'll be fine, this happens often when I'm involved."
"Shouldn't we help them?"
"I'd advised against it. They'll respond verbally the minute they snap out of it. Give them a few minut-"
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"Make that a few seconds," the heir muttered to where only Loki heard him. "She's my servant and was purged of her corruption," Shido repeated himself.
"But who-"
"How-"
"Why-"
"When-"
"This is unheard of!" In order, it was Katase, Murayama, Issei, Ayame, and Rossweisse. The rest just stayed in silence, still staring with opened mouths.
"It's apparently possible. Odin too was shocked but, if I pour some of my aura into someone else's, it purges the corruption within them," he replied looking down at his palm.
"Incredible..." The former Valkyrie said under her breath. "Think of the good you can do with this ability-"
"This isn't something I should do often," Shido stated, turning to face the silverette.
"But why not? The amount of good you can do and the lives you could change," Rossweisse tried to reason.
"This isn't something I could do to everyone who some higher up deems bad. I was lucky enough to change Loki because she was fully evil," he explained sternly. When he saw confusion on the group's faces he sighed. "Look, I have both purity and corruption flowing through me. In other words, the corruption didn't faze Loki due to her being an Evil God. Plus, she has the strength to contain my power without it killing her. If I was to try this on someone else, the possibility of me killing them, or fucking with their spiritual aura, is too high."
The group still questioned the new power the heir revealed. While they understood the basics it still left a lot of unanswered questions in their head. Questions that Shido might not even know the answers to yet. After all, he had unleashed this power a few days ago and he still might not have complete control of it. So, for now, they would shift their focus to the one who tried to destroy them just recently.
"Loki," Rias spoke up with folded arms. The god didn't say anything and just looked back at the group from behind the Seraph. The princess saw this and turned to Shido, who shrugged in response. "Well, it seems Shido trusts you enough since he brought you here. I won't forget you attacking my peerage or my friends so I'm only going to say this once... Try something like that again, especially since you'd be betraying Shido, and there will be consequences."
The warning was clear and sharp as it pierced the goddess. The hate the redhead showed her was intense and much worse than before. Loki nodded slowly and held on to Shido's shirt tighter. Her arrogance made her obviously oblivious to the truth behind how much power one possess when their loved ones are in danger.
Loki eventually nodded, agreeing to the devil's threat. She didn't want to cause any more trouble so she'd try to stay out of it as much as possible. Shido was her master and she was going to always be by his side. Even if he died, she would die right with him. That was the promise she made herself once she met the angel once more. And if that involved those before her, she would do her best to assist them too.
-XOXOXOXOX-
"Good morning Shido-sama!"
"Loki, get off of me! And what are you wearing!?"
"It's an apron. I spent all last night reading up on the customs of the Japanese."
"What!? What books were you reading?"
"The ones kept in Raynare's room."
"Those are doujinshis!"
"So...they're wrong?"
"For the most part, yes."
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"GET OFF!"
"Ah, my apologies, Shido-sama."
Loki finally stood, allowing the Seraph to stand. After the hectic conversation, the ebony haired teen sighed as he rubbed his temple. It had been a week since the goddess moved in and, while everyone was still cautious of her, the older woman found herself right at home. She cooked, cleaned, and prepared everything the group required each and every day. Almost as if she had become the new mother of the group. She even went as far as to prepare things for the Hyoudou household group as well, including Ayame.
"Will you guys shut it! Some of us would like to sleep on the weekends!" Raynare shouted from above, making Shido glare back at the stairs. It was almost like he never left home, except now everyone was a lot more grouchy it seemed. Maybe his homecoming tired everyone out a little too much.
The fallen angel sighed before turning back to the goddess. "We'll be heading into town to get you some clothes today. You can't walk around town in your god attire and expect people to be normal about it," he explained to her.
"Why?" Loki asked, cocking her head to the side.
"You'll understand when we head out. For now, just put some clothes on," Shido ordered, blushing as he unconsciously glanced down at the goddess's very attractive assets. The apron was not helping, at all.
"Hai!" She answered before running off upstairs. Shido made sure he didn't turn. He wouldn't be a pervert, he had much more important things to think about than the sexy goddess living in his house.
The thing was Vali and how he would help her. Whatever was disturbing her was pretty bad, seeing as she was dead set on staying with a group like Khaos Brigade. Similar to Kuroka, Arthur, Le Fay, and Bikou. All of them were good people but they had to play bad guys to protect those they cared for and/or loved.
After his time with them, Shido noticed these good traits about each and every one of them. They weren't the terrorists they were portrayed to be, they were kind and caring people who were dealt a bad hand. He wanted to save them and give them the chance to do the right thing. But it would be some time before he could truly learn what was bringing them down. If only...
"Shido-sama!"
Loki came running down the stairs, breaking the heir from his train of thought. She was dressed and ready to go, smiling brightly at the one she called master.
Pushing the thought aside, the Seraph switched his attention back to the goddess. She was his concern for the moment. "Alright, let's get going."
There were many people that he still needed to save. Vali and her team were at the top and he would make sure he did as soon as possible. He made a promise to Vali that he would break those chains binding her. He would set her and everyone else free of those binds that were Khaos Brigade. Something was holding all of them back and Shido promised himself that he would defeat it. And those are promises he wasn't going to go back on.
Welp, I'm doing shorter chapters to get these out for you guys much quicker. If I have the desire to do longer ones I will but don't expect it often. It's good to be back and I hope you all enjoy.
Harem:
Shido: Fem! Vali, Fem! Michael, Fem! Sirzechs, Murayama, Katase, Akeno, Raynare, Mittelt, Kalawarner, Kuroka, Yasaka, Rossweisse, Fem! Sirzechs, Lilith, Grayfia, Gabriel, and Loki
Issei: Rias, Koneko, Asia, Zenobia, Irina, Ophis, Kunou, Fem! Gasper, Jeanne, Tsubasa, Kiyome, Le Fay, and Ayame.
Before I end this, I will say that Shido's harem will go through big changes. It's too large and I'm going to cut it down so everyone can get true character development. Period. 17 is too fucking much so I'm losing five at least. They will be made next chapter so look out. And I'll be sure these changes are shown in the story as well.
Later
-stormgreywolf