Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!

DocSlendy; Yup, you don't wanna piss off Millicas when she's pissed off.

tyson113; Erm, okay, I can understand, but Makoto, at that point, was pretty much done for, he wouldn't have had the strength to fight Zephyrdor, and it was more about Millicas growing in her confidence, growing into a more confident person with the emotional strength Makoto and the others gave her, plus Makoto had done plenty during the fight, and it was Millicas' time to shine during that part. Yeah, I suppose you don't have to worry now...until the next major arc hehe~ And thanks, yeah, there's gonna be more romance now the fighting is out of the way.

hellspam; Aah, thanks very much! Yeah, after pretty much getting battered, stabbed, and other things, he deserved the kiss. Yeah, don't mess with her, or talk bad about her loved one's, she'll rip you to pieces. Hehe, just imagining that makes me laugh, I could see him doing it as well, that's what he would do. Yeah, that would be funny as well, thanks for the idea~

austin scott; Thanks very much!

Blue Eyes Pendulum Dragon; Good, glad that you're happy. Yeah she did indeed, they are quite smart like that. Yup, that's how it is, he just took freezing to freeze opponents minds. Well, we'll find out what or if he was born as anything other than human. I suppose they would be yeah~ I know yeah, seems like it~ Well, he might be getting one in a future arc, we'll have to wait, and see. In the future she might do.

Wargame-sama; Thanks for the concern, but don't worry, each girl will be getting proper development.

Skull Flame; It does indeed, and don't worry about Rias, it's all for development and all. Exactly, she went full on didn't she? Don't mess with her when her friends are in danger. Yup, it does seem like a big 'war' is gonna come up in the future, let's just see how it is gonna play out huh~? Ophis, well you never know~ And thanks!

Naroku; Thanks, read on, and you might see hehe~

Tohka123; Thanks very much! She does indeed, she did her part alright~ He showed that he isn't going to take things laying down, he fought to the bitter end. Yup, you're exactly right, she gained the confidence from him, and her fallen comrades, and pushed through, and defeated Zephyrdor in the end! Yeah, they do love her, and want her to be happy. And thank you!

ShadowUzumaki55; Yup! She put her powers out there, and kicked some ass! Gaining courage and confidence from the others, she unleashed the power deep within her. They did yeah, they pulled out all of the stops and used their powers to fight for Millicas, showing what they truly had with one another. Yup, that has been their plan since the beginning and it worked, giving them a fighting chance. She probably would be his Queen, I don't see at least her parents letting her be any other piece than that, and it would be amazing for her to be like that for Makoto, and he'd want her to be as well. Rias always bounces back.

Nivek Beldo; We have yeah, we've got the final stretch going down there, and they managed to pull off a victory. Yup, they showed their full support indeed, they weren't gonna show any less than their best. Yeah, she really is quite amazing, isn't she? And that's before her gaining Balance Breaker. Yeah, they are smart people, they don't have to go in with power, and smashing through everything. They used their minds, and won the games like that. Yeah, he has that kind of power, it might not be Longinus level (yet) but it is quite powerful with its ability on its own. Exactly, because of that, she managed to gain the strength to fight for what she believed to be the right thing. I'm glad you liked it, it just means Millicas is just that important to Makoto, and more on and such. We do yeah, it's a breather, but also important for some character building. And yeah, it will be~

Justin D; Well they did do their best, and showed what strategy is, and what it could be. Yeah, maybe a little bit, they came out with quite good strategies, and showed what a Rating Game is, and how one might go about it with such things, not just pure power attacks. Yeah, Millicas in the end took him down with her amazing powers. Hmmm, maybe so, though Makoto isn't a sadist, like Esdeath is. And thanks very much!

dragonsayianblue; Yeah, she won in the end, they all won in the end~ I suppose so yeah~ Makoto did show some cool techniques, and there's gonna be more in the future. Yup, they have pretty much accepted them together now. If he went all out, he probably would be around that tier yeah. Hehe, yeah it would be~

Primevere; They are quite cute together, aren't they? Adorable indeed~ And thanks, here's the next chapter!

Guest 1; Yup, it has the ability to freeze, and that can be in a few different ways. I suppose if he applied himself, maybe studies Gasper's own Sacred Gear and such, it could be good. I guess that it could do something like that yeah if he wanted to.

UsagiAngelRabbit; Yeah! They won the fights! And yeah, they had a cool moment together. Princess...she's always a mystery.

Cf96; Party time indeed!

Guest 2; Yeah, that sounds pretty good to me~

Harem Master123; Thanks very much! Yeah, because of that, and because of his words, she gained the confidence to use her powers, and fight off the enemy. We might do, we very well might see that in the future. They'll be fine by the time this chapter starts, at least some of them, since there was a little bit of a timeskip. Hmmm, maybe we'll see that. And cool suggestions!

Kenshin135; Eeh, I just guess that they each bring different things, is all. Yeah, they are, but there are other functions for familiars, pact partners, and such. Well, you never know with Kuroka huh. Hmmm, good theory, it could be that, or it could be something else entirely, huh. We'll have to wait, and see. He calls it her for a sign of respect, and he's, a somewhat member because Ise is, though not a full one, he just does it mostly out of habit. Well, he will do eventually. Yes, but as it has been stated, it happened here too, even with Serafall, and such, showing such an out. No, that wouldn't of worked, because that's Ise's thing, not Makoto's, and it also shows different things. This isn't canon, and things don't always have to apply like canon either. Yes, but they didn't know that, they assumed it was just ice attacks, they didn't know it was freezing power, all freezing aspects. She was losing confidence, because of her friends losing, it was quite explained in previous chapters, and the last one to this, it even was mentioned by, Ravel I believe as well. Yeah, I know that, but still, she said it might not be okay, or it might be, she didn't know, and still wished to do it anyway. Again, the answer is, this isn't canon, things can diverge from that. Akeno wouldn't of gotten her power up there, as I have a more, better place for it to happen, before canon does. Koneko is, but Yumi isn't stronger than canon, and by this point, she didn't have Blade Blacksmith, she only got that at the events of vol three, after this, which has been stated in canon in one of the later volumes.

Anime PJ; It was indeed, very explosive, it went off like a bang! Hehe, she surely showed a quite different side to her huh, don't mess with Makoto, and her friends, or she's coming after you. He used quite a few skills with it, and he's still got some more to show in the future as well, it is going to be good~ They are, aren't they? So sweet and cute~ Yup, it surely is! And thanks!

Dragon god king; Yeah, I don't see why not, that sounds pretty amazing to me, thanks for the suggestion!

Yoga Pratama; If you've read the later volumes, Ise truly does not need that kind of power. That would push him into way, way too OP territory.

Guest 3; I have done many times yeah, that sounds good to me! Thanks for the suggestion! That would make for an interesting part of the story~

Makoto; No worries~ I suppose you could say that, though he hasn't shown signs of that really yet. Yeah, if he is, then maybe it could represent something like that, it would be interesting, wouldn't it? That sounds like an interesting idea, if I could use that somewhere, then I'll try and work it in.

Neonlight01; Yeah, they won, barely, but still, they pulled ahead in the end. While Makoto might've been able to beat him, a fresh Makoto, not one that had fought those battles, it was Millicas' own personal battle that she had to fight against, that she had to defeat, for her own self esteem, and to show that she is capable, and doesn't have to rely on people, yet at the same time, work together with others to show all of their strengths. Eeh, I'd say afraid of her now. I know, she did show that she really does care about him. She even declared that she wished to stay beside him, just shows what kind of effect he's had on her personally. They do indeed, they can see what, and who she really wants in the end.

Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it's time to start the chapter!

The ceremony part one!

Makoto couldn't believe what he had just witnessed.

The game that he thought Rias and the others would excel in, didn't turn out like that.

At first, it was going strong, Koneko, and Ise showed good moves. Even Yumi showed good moves too, and Akeno also showed a strong spirit. But soon, it turned out terrible. The members of Rias' peerage dropped like flies, yet so did Riser's. the person Makoto was impressed with was Ise himself, having gained a new ability to transfer powers, and such, even the others showed stronger sides…

But Riser was a Phenex.

No matter what else, he was a Phenex.

They did very well, they truly did very well, Makoto couldn't deny that. But Riser was different. Rias had some good tactics, though he would have used it differently, but he was different to Rias, so he couldn't say anything about that.

He even thought Koneko showing her Senjutsu would be good as well, though in the end, she was suckered from behind by the Queen. Even with her Senjutusu's healing factor taking into account, Koneko couldn't hold on, which was a shame in Makoto's since he could see how pumped she really was for the fight.

However, he could've done without seeing Ise's dress breaking power.

That, wasn't a good thing to see.

While it could be effect against armours, to just strip women…seemed a little...no, a lot creepy in his eyes.

While Ise's intentions…weren't of a molester level, it still was a skill that he didn't want to ever see again.

But he did like Ise's Dragon Shot move, that was pretty cool. That was a move Makoto liked to see, and the new strength of the Sacred Gear that was Ise's Boosted Gear power, it was truly something like that.

Makoto right now, was walking through the hospital, looking for Ise's room.

As soon as he saw all of the people going down, Makoto couldn't just sit by and wait for whatever was going to happen. He needed to know what was going on, he needed to see Ise, even if he had to avoid the others right now.

He found out about Yumi, Akeno, and Koneko, knowing that they would be fine. But for people like Ise, he was worried, he saw the beating that Riser gave Ise, and was worried that the young man was going to go through something terrible because of him.

"Excuse me, where is Hyoudou Issei-sama's room?"

Makoto addressed a nurse that he came across.

She looked over a clip board, and saw that the notes before her. Nodding, she directed Makoto.

"Yes, go down this corridor, and it is the last room on the right Queen of Serafall-sama."

"Thank you!"

Makoto bowed his head, and walked forward strongly.

He walked as fast as he could, he couldn't run due to not wanting to show any badness on his own part.

Makoto was going to make it to Ise's room, when he noticed that Ravel walked out of a room close by. She wasn't injured, thankfully, but some of the peerage also had been so she was probably checking on them.

"Makoto-sama, there you are."

Ravel greeted, walking closer to him.

Though Makoto wanted to get to Ise, he didn't want to be rude to Ravel either, since she did help him out during the games against Zephyrdor, and they might have not been able to win because of her.

"Ravel-san, I'm glad that you're okay."

Ravel blinked, and then poked her fingers together shyly.

"R…Really Makoto-sama?"

"Well, yeah." He admitted shyly. "You're also my friend, I was worried when you were in the games. But, Riser didn't really use you, did he? I mean, I remember during our game, you truly shined as one of the best supporters. If Riser had listened to you, then the games would have been easier for your side, I think so anyway."

Makoto gave his honest thoughts on the matter, Ravel continuing to show a shy side to her.

"W-Well, thank you Makoto-sama, it's quite refreshing to hear that. Usually, Onii-sama takes me for granted. I, am genuinely sorry about Onii-sama, and what he did to your Onii-sama. I, didn't want Onii-sama to go that far. Of course, I was supporting my Onii-sama, but I didn't agree with beating Hyoudou-sama down like that."

"No, your apology is enough for me. I mean, Riser is…but, you didn't have to apologize. You did well for our team when it was formed. And I am just glad that you're okay Ravel-san. So, thanks for apologizing, it does mean a lot, even though you weren't the cause at all."

Ravel bowed her head respectably, but then a thought came to her.

A small dusting appeared on her cheeks. A thought that wouldn't leave.

"B-By the way, Makoto-sama…"

Ravel poked her fingers together shyly, and couldn't stop either. She had something that she wanted to say, but she didn't know how she was going to get the words out either. It looked like she was embarrassed about something but Makoto didn't know what that something was.

"Y-Yes Ravel-san? Something you'd like to discuss?"

Ravel looked sheepish, trying to come up with the words properly.

"Yes...Onii-sama is going to be having a, engagement party for him and Rias-sama. and I was wondering, if you're not busy…maybe, during the party…we could do something there…maybe we could…I don't know, talk…we could, maybe we could…"

Makoto watched on as Ravel was becoming more embarrassed about asking something. Makoto wasn't an idiot, and could see the question that was coming to her lips, even if she herself didn't know how to get it out.

"Ravel-san, Sera-tan said that I'll be going to the engagement party too."

"O-Oh, she did, did she?"

Makoto inclined his neck, then explained with a small smile.

"I'd like it if we could dance maybe. I'm not the best or anything but maybe we could-"

"Yes!" She agreed instantly, then caught herself being too giddy, so pulled herself back. "I mean, we might as well. We could dance with one another. T-That wouldn't be so bad. Y-You are the Queen of Serafall-sama, and dancing with me, would be very good for your social standing. It would show, agreement between Serafall-sama's house, and my own house, and perhaps, introduce new concepts. S-So, yes, we shall dance at the party. Please make sure that you're presentable for the dance as well."

Ravel showed a cute Tsundere side. It wasn't true Tsundere, but it was enough for Makoto to realize that she was doing a Tsundere part, and he found it quite cute that she would do something like that. Makoto just smiled as he answered.

"That's good, I would love to dance with Ravel-san during the party. Though I'm not exactly thrilled about it, the party in general I mean because Rias-sama is…and Riser is…there's something that, I don't even…but, dancing with Ravel-san shall be good. I hope that I don't mess up."

Ravel bit her bottom lip, and then showed a small smile on her lips.

"Then, I shall await the dance. I'll of course make sure that I am going to do my best during the dance as well. I'll also dress to the best of my ability as well. So, in conclusion…I'm babbling, aren't I?"

Ravel only realized when she saw Makoto's smile raise up a little bit more.

"That's right, but I thought that it was cute as well."

"C-C-C-C-Cute!?" Ravel stiffened her body. "Y-You just called me cute!?"

She seemed quite disbelieving that he called her that. Makoto on the other hand just smiled gently at her worried face, but still felt worried for Ise, right now, Makoto didn't want Ravel to be worried right now though.

"Well, you are, aren't you? Hehe, sorry it seems too direct for someone like me huh. It's just, I tend to ramble when I'm nervous, like now for instance, I am really nervous. I don't want to say the wrong thing, and then have everything go up in smoke, it just seems like it could happen, and I don't want that to happen…"

"O-Oh, me too. I tend to ramble too…n-no, please don't be concerned Makoto-sama. I just…have to go! Yes, I have to go, and prepare myself for this new adventure, Makoto-sama. I am sure that you'll be able to overcome such things…bye."

Ravel took off as quickly as she came.

Makoto could've sworn that before she felt, she was blushing madly, almost like her face was on fire. Though Makoto found it cute when she did things like that, it just made his day honestly.

"Onii-chan…"

He recalled his elder brother, being distracted by Ravel, and then took off to his room again.

But he was stopped when he saw a blue haired girl come out from a room, having bandages around her body.

He recognized that this was Mira from Riser's peerage.

"Mira-san, right?"

He remembered that he beat her, and so did Ise. She was supposed to be the weakest of Riser's peerage.

"Y…Yes, that's right." She admitted coyly, her cheeks red. "About Ise-kun…" Makoto noticed the suffix as she continued. "It seems like, you also are…erm, you see, about Ise-kun and all…I just want to say…he's the coolest ever!"

Makoto blinked at the sudden change of tone.

"Y-Yeah? Even after he stripped you?"

Makoto remembered that she was a victim of his brothers clothes destroying magic spell. Honestly, if he was a girl, then he'd be feeling quite down right now about being forcibly stripped. But, Mira seemed like she loved it.

"Well, that was a naughty move, but he was so cool in the fight! He fought Riser-sama so hard, and did his best for the redheaded bitch!" Makoto wondered how Rias would take being called that. "It was amazing, such a Knight in shining armour! I just can't believe that he was my own piece too! He's a Pawn like me, I am very shocked! Wow, I mean, wow! A Pawn could be that amazing! I wish to emulate him in the future!"

"You…want to become a pervert too?"

That's what Makoto got out of the conversation.

Mira stuck up her pinky finger, and then held a dirty smile on her face.

"Maybe~ But, he's kind of handsome too. He's not Riser-sama, and that's, something, but Riser-sama doesn't do such things. He…ooh my, I'm sorry for saying something like that! Riser-sama is my King, and all, but still, it makes me feel complex that it happens like this!"

Makoto just didn't know what to say as a response.

"Are…Risers peerage, his lovers…? I mean, if you develop a crush on Ise-nii, wouldn't Riser be displeased about it?"

"Riser-sama is the King, and some of the peerage love him, but not all of us. I, myself always held an admiration for him, but now, thinking about the Boosted Gear, and how it could be used for me too, it makes me think what he could do with it…"

The blonde and black haired boy tilted his head, Mira's face burning red.

Makoto then coughed into his hand.

"I'm, sorry but I've got to go now Mira-san. Do you, want to come and see Onii-chan too?"

"No!" She rasped. "I-I couldn't do something like that! I've got to go, and do something for Riser-sama now! Goodbye! And good day too! Y-Yeah, I've got to go and do things for such things now! Bye bye!"

Makoto watched as Mira ran down the corridor.

Makoto didn't know what else to say about that.

But, he did find out that Mira seemed to have developed a thing for Ise, and Makoto was torn to be happy or not. She was still the enemy, but she didn't seem all that bad once he talked with her. Even then, if Ise wanted her, then he'd be happy with that.

Taking in a breath, he continued onwards.

Makoto made it to the room a few moments later, and entered without a worry in the world.

He noticed that Rias hadn't been around, but she probably wasn't allowed to right now, she was going to be busy.

But he also saw Ise on the bed.

Though he wasn't in a life threatening condition, he didn't look right either.

He had burns on his body which were being treated. He had bandages around him. He also was unconscious, like he was in a coma. But, Makoto didn't know what to even think right now. This shouldn't of happened.

They won their Rating Game. It was very hard, and most went down, but Millicas won. Now, Makoto had to witness that Ise's didn't win at all. They did a very good job, they did what they had to do, and that's what Makoto thought of when it came up to such things.

"Onii-chan…"

Makoto walked over to the bed, blinking back the tears that he didn't want to shed, he didn't want to appear weak at all, but he didn't have a choice when he made to Ise, remembering the time that they talked just before Ise began his Rating Game.

"Okay…"

Ise looked at the time, and saw that it was around 10 at night. He didn't have to be in the clubroom for at least half an hour yet. He knew he had to be there before 11.30, or so, that's when Rias told him to be there.

But now, he was thinking about what happened during Makoto's Rating Game, and watched how he developed himself, and how he could handle himself, and was proud of his younger brother, but now, he had to fight too. And Riser was different to Zephyrdor's peerage, and the man himself, and he was immortal, so it would be more difficult for the man to do it.

He wore his uniform for the fight, that's what Rias said would be for the best. He didn't have a complaint, due to it being quite comfortable. He was representing Rias after all. He was just glad that he didn't have to wear a magical outfit that Serafall designed, that's how she would do something like this.

As he was thinking, there was a knock at the door.

[Ise-nii, can I come in please?]

The voice itself was that of the younger Hyoudou, Ise's eyes immediately going to the door.

"Sure, come inside."

The door opened, and who stepped inside was Makoto himself.

He was wearing his school uniform, which confused the young brown haired boy.

"You're wearing your school outfit?"

"Hehe, yeah. It seems like I have to be presentable during the match. We'll be watching and all and being a Maou-sama's Queen, seems like I'll also have a small part to play as well. Either way, I am sure that it is going to be, different to usual. Onii-chan."

Ise did have to admit seeing Makoto in his school clothes was natural for him now, since the beginning of the year at least. So, it seemed fitting. But, he did have to wonder what he meant that he'd have a small part to play. As far as he was aware, he didn't have anything to do with the Rating Game, unless he was watching it that was, then that would make this different.

Makoto strode over towards Ise, and sat down on the bed next to him.

"Your match will begin soon."

Ise put a hand to the back of his head, scratching harshly.

"Y-Yeah, seems like it."

"Are you nervous?"

Makoto looked at Ise expectantly, Ise answering the boys doubt while patting his head.

"You won your game, I have to at least try my best."

"Our circumstances were different." He revealed. "Riser is a Phenex Onii-chan, he's going to be very difficult to beat. He's a Phenex, and they have the ability to regenerate as long as they have demonic power."

"Isn't it eternal?"

Makoto shook his head.

"Nothing is…and neither is their regeneration. I heard Buchou tell you that they'd need a power of a God to fight a Phenex. Well, that's not quite true, at least I don't think that's true, anyway. Because, there are, ways around such things."

"Ways?"

Makoto nodded, not sure if he could reveal much.

"Yes, that's right Onii-chan. There are ways to beat many opponents with study. I wish I could tell you how to do it…I'm not sure if I am allowed, as it would be seen as favouritism if it got out that I told you my ideas, it would look bad on Sera-tan…I just wish for you to know that even if this doesn't work out…there are different ways to deal with Riser, outside of the Rating Game, if you so desire."

"Makoto, you're saying…"

"Serafall-sama just told me to say the last bit is all. She wanted you to know that, before anything happened. I don't know the full reasons why she asked me to tell you, maybe because I am your Otouto or something. Even then, I'm sure that you'll be able to do it Onii-chan. I believe in Onii-chan after all. He's the best ever."

Ise's lips couldn't help but form a smile, patting the young boys head.

"Thanks. I think I get it. You saved your redhead, time to save mine, right?"

"Well, yeah I think so Onii-chan. Buchou is…well, she's someone that I can't say much about because she's…well, let's just say that you and her are good together…she's definitely your type, with the huge oppai and all that."

Ise noticed that as well, and enjoyed the fact that Rias did have huge breasts. It made his day that she had something like that. If not Akeno, then he could have Rias on his harem. He wasn't about to lose her to Riser.

"She certainly is, so hands off! Understood?"

Makoto didn't know whether to laugh or cry at that, but accepted it regardless, and smiled gently. But then, Makoto hugged onto Ise's arm, resting his head on Ise's shoulder, a showcase of how much he cared for his elder brother.

"Whatever happens Onii-chan, please don't get so hurt. I know that you can do it Onii-chan, you're the best. But, please try your best to not get hurt. I wouldn't be able to take it if you got hurt Onii-chan. It's not worth your life, remember?"

Ise looked down at the smaller boy, then used his other hand to pet the boys head.

"You did your best, now it's time for my best."

"Onii-chan…"

Ise smiled at Makoto, and the blonde and black haired boy knew that he wasn't listening to them now. Ise, wasn't listening to Makoto, and the boy knew Ise would put his life in danger for Rias. That's just the kind of guy Ise really is, and Makoto accepted that.

After Makoto reminisced, in his own mind, he looked down at his elder brother, and frowned.

"Onii-chan, I thought you were going to win…that damn Riser, he surely is a prick…"

He murmured as he sat down beside his elder brother.

He looked over the young boys condition, and gently grasped Ise's hand.

Makoto didn't know how he could help now. If he truly interfered, then Serafall would get told off. And he didn't want to worry her. Yet, he also didn't want his elder brother to be depressed because Rias was going to be getting married to Riser now.

But, what could he do?

He couldn't do anything at all.

He wasn't able to go up to Riser, and force him to stop. But, he couldn't exactly leave it alone either, Makoto couldn't and wouldn't do something like that. He'd have to involve himself somehow, someway he was going to involve himself.

The door was opened violently, in order to reveal that Mittelt, dressed in her maid's outfit came through the door, and walked towards Ise. She noticed Makoto, and froze her body, not wanting to be attacked.

"Y-You're not going to attack me, are you?"

"Mittelt-san, my Onii-chan is in critical condition, I am not going to attack you, I promise that I'm not going to attack you. And I wouldn't attack you anyway. I've got better things to do than attack you Mittelt-san."

Mittelt looked towards Makoto for a few more seconds, then turned back to the boy on the bed, and then sat on the other side of the bed. She took Ise's hand, and held it tightly, looking at the unconscious boy.

Makoto noticed the eyes that Mittelt had, and called her out on it.

"Mittelt-san, you really like Onii-chan, don't you?"

Mittelt's eyes shot up, denying it while shaking her head.

"N-No! Don't be silly, I don't like him at all! He's a perverted creature, and he's getting in my way all of the time!"

Makoto knew that behind her aggressive words, she really did care for Ise.

Makoto couldn't help but smile gently.

"It's fine to like Onii-chan, he's quite the good person. Even though you're a, Loli I guess, Onii-chan likes girls boobs. Even small ones, though he'd prefer big ones honestly…" Mittelt scowled. "I'm just saying is all, that it might be good if it doesn't come about like that. You and he, could be good either way."

"I see…so even the Otouto is approving…" She looked down at Ise, and held tears in her eyes. "You know, he really tried hard. I might bash the shit out of him, but he tried hard, and he didn't get his victory in the end."

"I wouldn't count him out yet, he's still got passion for Buchou, and he wouldn't go down without a fight. Whatever Onii-chan decides to do, I'll be right there should he need me to help him out. I'm sure that your support matters to him too, Mittelt-san."

Mittelt adopted a small grin, then nodded.

"Of course, I am not going to lose anymore either! Just because of the idiot, I have to make sure that he doesn't do anything stupid in the future."

Makoto could hear the concern.

Makoto wasn't sure if he should or not, but he was glad that Mittelt was trying her best to help him, even if it wouldn't help such things.

Makoto then heard the door, and saw that Asia had come through the door, sadly looked towards Ise for a brief moment, then she turned towards Makoto with a gentle look that only Asia could get away with.

"Makoto-san, Serafall-sama needs us to meet her. We have to go to the Underworld. This time, it seems we have special permission to go to the Underworld, though we'd have to take the official route of the train once in the future."

"Oh…okay, I'm coming now."

Makoto stood up, and was going to walk to the door, when he saw Mittelt holding his hand very tight.

Taking in a deep breath, Makoto addressed Mittelt.

"Mittelt-san, could you look after Onii-chan for me while I'm away?"

Mittelt bit her tongue in mild surprise.

"W-Well, I guess that I could do. This perverted creature does need someone to make sure that he doesn't do anything stupid. You know how this naughty child is, he always tries to do something disgusting."

"Then, thank you Mittelt-san."

Mittelt grumbled something but Makoto didn't hear what she said, even with his super Devil hearing. He shrugged his shoulders, then left together with Asia herself.

Asia clung to his arm, and wouldn't let go either.

They walked down the corridor, Makoto was following after Asia since he didn't know where Serafall was right now.

"Makoto-san, during the Rating Game, I saw that you were very tense."

"Yes…because of what happened with the games, it just seems…very harsh. We all trained, and only our group won. They did their best, and they got so far. I think that if Riser wasn't a Phenex, then he wouldn't have won the fight."

"Maybe Makoto-san is right. But, we also have things to do now, Makoto-san. B-Because of the fact that we also are Serafall-sama's peerage members…Makoto-san, is everyone going to be okay? With the idea of Ise-san becoming a…what happened."

Makoto could see that she was concerned for him, and it did touch him dearly.

"I'm going to be okay with everything. The Rating Game, it was a risk, Ise-nii knew that. And now, he's going through this because…well, because of a marriage that shouldn't be happening either. But don't worry Asia-chan, I'm sure that Onii-chan will come through."

"You really believe in Ise-san, don't you Makoto-san?"

"He's never let me down before, and I am sure that he won't now either. Ise-nii is a very capable person, I know that he is, and once he shows such things, I know that he's going to be beating Riser. I don't know how he will…well, I know how I would go about beating Riser if I wanted to beat him, since he's a Devil…speaking of, Asia-chan. Can I ask you something about your, erm, your former life as a nun…or rather, ask if you kept the items?"

Asia blinked in confusion, but nodded regardless.

"I kept them Makoto-san."

"Then…you wouldn't mind if someone borrowed them, right?"

"Makoto-san?"

Asia didn't know what he was talking about.

But by the time that they arrived at the others location, Asia fully understood what he wanted from her, and Makoto was grateful that she knew what he was talking about. He saw that Millicas, Serafall, Kalawarner, and Elmen stood there.

"Master~ Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting of the Underworld~ Purely because, I don't really wish too~ Would it be fine if I waited in the Hyoudou house, our love nest my sexy tight body Master-kun~?"

Her words were always something that he couldn't even think about. The way that she shook her body made his own feel hotter.

"E-Erm, if you'd feel uncomfortable about going to the Underworld, were the Devils are, I mean, then I don't mind."

Kalawarner gained a wide smile, and a gentle expression at the same time.

"I am sure that Master would understand. Thanks Master, when you get home, I'll definitely have our special room prepared."

Makoto twists his eyebrows in perplexity.

"Special room? What special room?"

Makoto wasn't sure if he wanted to know honestly.

"Master, are you being adorable right now? I mean, I know you're cute, but you don't even know? What about our kinky fun time? Aren't you going to take advantage of this body of mine, and do nothing with it? I'm wanting Master to do things with my body~ Please hurry because I need my Master's hands all over my body~ Please don't let me become like used up or something~"

He didn't know what 'used up' was supposed to mean, but he did find it odd that she'd say it like she did.

"See you later Kalawarner, I'll be enjoying some fun time with Makoto-kun."

Kalawarner's eyes blazed as she looked at Elmen.

"Whatever, you look like Barbie on crack anyway."

Serafall snickered as Elmen's mouth hung open, even Makoto's did as well, the others...didn't know much about it.

"You cheeky bitch!"

Elmen went to charge, but Makoto grabbed her, and held her back so she couldn't kill Kalawarner.

Kalawarner took a small package of washing up powder that did look like the substance Kalawarner was talking about, having prepared it before, antagonizing Elmen.

"Sorry, I've gotta go now. Barbie, want some crack? Some sweet delicious crack?"

"Get lost bitch! I'll kill you!"

Kalawarner then said her goodbyes while laughing her head off, and left Makoto alone with the others, though Makoto made sure that he'd tell Kalawarner what he wanted her to do for him later on, even if it seemed odd, and weird, to her at least.

"Ooh then Ma-tan! Seems like we have things to do! First of all, we have to get off to the Underworld! Busy days, and nights! But I'll be able to show you many things to do with me my cute Ma-tan! I am just content with being with you Ma-tan~"

"O-Okay, but Onii-chan is…"

"Don't worry, Grayfia-chan is also here, she won't allow anything to happen to him. She's got her job, and we've got ours too Ma-tan! We've got to show you off to the Underworld, didn't you know that you're being talked about?"

"I-I am?"

Shyly, he placed a finger to his cheek, scratching slowly in thought.

"That's right. More than my Queen, you've also gained a name because you helped Millicas-chan too~ People wanna meet my Queen~ A Maou-sama's Queen is something to be thought of as precious and such, you know Ma-tan~ I have to also say it clearly, that something about you is just too adorable to keep from the others! Ma-tan, when you meet other Devils, do a cute thing and be the best that you can be!"

"A-Ah, I'll try my best Sera-tan."

That's the only thing he could say.

He didn't know what else he could be. He could only be himself, and that's what it boiled down too.

The next day, Makoto, and Millicas went out into the Devils city, because Serafall wished for Makoto and Millicas to pick up some special earing's, and the fact that the boy was her Queen, he couldn't exactly deny her now.

Serafall was busy preparing…whatever she prepared. Asia and Elmen stayed at the castle, of Sitri, and were getting dresses ready for the fact that the wedding was going to becoming soon enough.

However, Makoto noticed that there were people walking around, and noticed Millicas, and Makoto whispering things about them. They didn't even make it an effort to hide it either.

"Hey, Millicas-san, can you believe that we've been sent to get some earing's. That Sera-tan, I swear to Maou-sama, seems like she always is gonna be doing such things. And, I am not sure what to even think about such things."

"Serafall-sama, surely loves these earing's. And she is a Maou-sama, so she must have much to do during the day and such."

"She does, but it just seems like she loves sending me on these errands. I'm sorry I had to drag you along, because of the fact that I don't know anything about this world, and have no idea on where to go either."

As he said that, he couldn't help the whispering's becoming louder. They even pointed towards Millicas, and Makoto, and talked loud enough to hear. Makoto didn't know if the Rating Game was broadcast to the Underworld, he knew that the Rating Game of Rias' was semi public, but maybe because Millicas is the daughter of a Maou, she would have the entire Underworld watching her progress, perhaps that's where they know about such things.

"Oh no, Makoto-san, please don't be concerned. It's the least I can do, after everything that had happened. I mean, because of you, and the others, I was able to gather the courage to face against everything that was before me, and I managed to stop Zephyrdor from trying to marry me."

"Speaking of, how is Zephyrdor anyway?"

Not that he cared much after what he put Millicas through, he thought that he would at least try and be civil about the young man.

"Zephyrdor…yeah, Makoto-san, he's been kind of…well, I've heard that since the day that we beat him, he wasn't…he didn't react well, and has locked himself in his room since, and won't come out at all, even if he was coaxed out, he wouldn't come out."

Makoto was surprised about that, he didn't think that it would've affected him that much.

"Wow, I guess that you really messed with his mind, huh."

Millicas scratched the back of her head sheepishly, as they turned a corner.

"I didn't mean to do that."

She said shyly wanting to express a genuine sadness.

"Ooh, I didn't mean it in a bad way Millicas-san! I was just saying, you truly took him to town! You did your best, and then he…well, he deserves what happened to him, the guy truly creeped me out, and then it didn't…you get it, right?"

"Hehe, I surely do Makoto-san, it does seem like Zephyrdor got what's coming to him. But, I still feel regretful that I instilled fear into him. Apparently, the sight of red, reminds him of my hair, and reminds him of blood, and that has brought out a new fear."

Makoto couldn't decide whether he should be happy, or worried about the man. It just seemed weird that he'd fear Millicas. Then again, she could be scary when she wanted to be, so seeing it now, seemed to be a good thing.

"Well, just goes to show, don't judge a book by its cover."

She giggled to herself, as she clung to his arm.

"You're right about that Makoto-san, seems like he'll have to learn about not messing with me. Or you either. It's just, when he was speaking bad about my friends, how he said that you all were…it's just, I really disliked it, I hated it, and it brought out this side of me that I didn't know existed, I just didn't think I'd see such things. I literally saw red, and I had to do something to him, I just had to beat him down."

"And beat him down you did. You did amazing during that fight, everyone did. It was a good fight, it showed us as strong, and capable people. Even Elmen-chan said that she wouldn't be important, but I think that she was."

Millicas couldn't deny that, and did find it very good that something happened between them all. It was an experience, that she wouldn't be forgetting, and she loved the thought of the people that gathered around her, to fight.

However, once again, Makoto saw that the other people that were following them, openly spoke about them. He wasn't sure if it was good or bad honestly. He did wish that they didn't speak so much about them like this.

Makoto watched as Millicas adopted a shy look on her face.

"Millicas-san, the reason people are looking is because of the Rating Game, right?"

He took a guess based on the fact that they recently had a game, and that's the only reason he'd guess that they recognized him.

"Also because of me myself. I am a child of the Maou-sama, and they always…make it a big deal. Even after beating Zephyrdor, seems like my future is going to be difficult. Sometimes, I do wish that I was born as someone else."

"Uu, don't say that Millicas-san."

Makoto beamed out, confusing the young girl.

"Whys that Makoto-san?"

"If you're not you, then I wouldn't of ever been able to meet you of course, and I would've missed out on someone fun."

Millicas felt her cheeks turning slightly red, it made her feel good inside of her chest.

"Makoto-san, when people speak about you like this, how do you feel about it? I mean, because you're the Queen of a Maou-sama, it is going to be a more difficult world than you're used to. Remember when you began as a Devil? The Devils world are very interested in you Makoto-san."

Makoto understood that, and knew that responsibilities would have to come. But he didn't mind right now.

"I understand Millicas-san, don't worry about such things though. I'll handle it. I've got my friends, Onii-chan and the others as well. and I've got you too, and you've got me. We'll be able to-"

"Onii-chan!"

Makoto heard a voice behind him, so stopped.

Looking behind him, he saw a bunch of kids lined up, their parents far off, but watched with keen eyes. He looked between the children that were before him, then bent down towards their level so he could speak with them.

"Hello there, is there something you'd like to speak about?"

The children looked shy at asking about such things. But one brave little girl came forward, and held out a pad and pen shyly.

"C-Could you sign this…w-we watched the Rating Game…and saw how Serafall-sama's Queen was very brave, and strong…"

"Yeah! Onii-chan!"

"Please?"

"We'd really like to have your autograph!"

Makoto…hadn't ever had something like this happen to him.

He wasn't used to children coming up to him like this, and asking about such things. Having his autograph, he was sure he wasn't a celebrity, or maybe, he was. Was he something like that? He didn't know, honestly.

"Okay, sure! I don't mind signing some autographs! You too Millicas-san!"

"Waah…okay."

The pair of them signed some autographs for the children around.

Makoto had to wonder if they cared that he was human before this. He heard that reincarnated Devils weren't treated the best in the Underworld by the Devils that were pure bloods. But no, to these children, it looked like they were having fun.

"Onii-chan, can you show us your Sacred Gear?"

One of the children asked, and since he didn't have a reason to refuse, he nodded.

"Of course, I don't mind."

Makoto forced his Sacred Gear to come out to the front, to his side. The Sacred Gear was growing all the time, and it could barely fit on his shoulder now. It was the size where it could be ridden about, and even the children looked enamoured.

"Ooh! It's really an ice beast!"

One of the children walked curiously closer.

Makoto bent down, and then petted his head.

"Would you like to ride my Sacred Gear?"

"R-Really!?" Makoto nodded. "That would be amazing!"

"Ooh me too!"

"I wanna ride the beast!"

Makoto turned to the beast, that's the only way he could speak about it. It wasn't really a bird, yet it was at the same time. It looked like a buffed up bird, yet still looked fragile, but it was anything but such a thing.

"How about it? Would it be okay if the children rode on your back, and you flew them around?"

Makoto respected his Sacred Gear, and always asked about such things.

The bird beast like creature looked over the children, then bent its head downwards.

Seeing that, Makoto looked towards the children.

"So, who's first?"

As soon as he asked that, the children exploded.

"Ooh me!"

"No me!"

"Please pick me!"

Makoto chuckled at the children gathering around, then smiled.

It was times like this, that he really could smile. Children, truly were innocent, and even in the sea of darkness right now that was Riser, and what's happening with Rias, he could look towards the children and see their smiling faces, and it made him feel better.

When the time had arrived, Makoto stood in a room, trying to fix the black tux that Serafall had got him. He couldn't help but notice that she had made sure that the tux was quite, tight, and showed off a lot of his body.

"Geez, she's really perverted with her Queen, isn't she?"

Elmen said, as she was the only other person in the room. She wore a purple dress, that flowed down to her ankles. It looked cute, especially with the bow that she wore in her hair.

"Y-Yeah, seems like Sera-tan wished for me to be quite like this."

Makoto murmured as he tried to get the tie up and good. But, for whatever reason, the tie wasn't going to tie up properly. Makoto wished that it would tie, but he could feel that his hands were shaking around dangerously.

Elmen saw that he was having trouble, so decided to help out.

"Here, you fix it like this."

Elmen walked over towards Makoto, and tied the tie around his neck properly for him.

"Thanks, Elmen-chan."

Elmen smiled, and patted his chest.

"No problem, that's what friends do for one another. Well, more than friends actually, you know?"

She bequeathed a large smile to her face.

"Elmen-chan, I never got a chance to thank you for the Rating Game, it seemed like you weren't the weakest after all, like you thought. You did very well, and thanks to you, and everyone else, we were able to win the games."

Elmen bashfully turned her neck to the side, hiding the small dust on her cheeks.

"Until recently, I didn't think that I could be strong. But, then Makoto-kun said I could, and I did my best. I'm glad, I was able to help. Though Kalawarner isn't going to be getting off my case, I am just pleased Makoto-kun saw me as a person that would be able to fight strongly. It's different to what I used to do."

"What did you used to do?"

He genuinely was curious, her eyes widening, and then she giggled unevenly.

"Y-You know, doing what I needed to survive, and met people that helped me and such. But, that doesn't matter now, all that does is, Makoto-kun, I'm gonna stay beside you."

Elmen suddenly became serious, so Makoto listened intently.

"Elmen-chan…"

"I'm just saying, because I can depend on Makoto-kun, he's always been very dependable. Ever since the beginning. He's always been very dependable, and I know that I can depend on you in the future. Besides, as the Queen of Serafall-sama, I am sure to stand beside you, and help you with anything that you'll be able to do."

"Elmen-chan…I'd love if you stayed beside me. You are my best friend…"

"And, a woman too."

Elmen spoke while gushing. Her face was beat red, looking into his Devil eyes with her Vampire eyes. Though different species, it seemed like they could get along the best, no matter the situation they had been imposed on.

"W-Well of course…"

"No, I mean, Makoto-kun. As a woman, you know…sometimes, women like…needs and wants, and desires too…and you know, Makoto-kun, having a harem and all…remember, when I said I was okay with it? I wanted it since Makoto-kun became a Devil, I have always thought that it would be good if Makoto-kun gained a harem after all."

"This harem thing…"

"Yes?"

Elmen asked curiously, showing a cute smile.

"A-Ah, it's just, it seems like I am going down the route of that. I don't want to make sure that anyone gets down because of me. I want to try and make all of the girls happy."

Elmenhilde giggled, taking his jacket, and wrapped it around his upper body.

"I'm sure that you will, all you have to be is you. That's it. If you don't be yourself, then you can't be anyone else. Makoto-kun's self is the one that I want to spend the most time with, he's always the one that makes me smile. So, please continue being yourself, Makoto-kun."

"I'll try my best, and Elmen-chan?"

She tilts her head.

"Yes?"

"Did I say that you look really beautiful tonight?"

Elmen's cheeks turn redder by the second, as she encloses the distance between them.

"Makoto-kun, lately you've become more open with compliments. And it really makes me happy. I'm glad that you're like this now."

Makoto looked over Elmen's appearance, and she did look like a doll, a Princess doll that was.

"I'm glad you decided to come. I know Vampire's and Devils aren't exactly the best of friends with one another."

"Even then, I decided to help my friend. And I've decided to show support, in anyway that it happens. I guess that if we did have to do things as well, then I would support you no matter what."

"What are you…"

"I know that Sirzechs-sama, and Serafall-sama aren't planning nothing. They've got something in the works, I just know that they have. And I am sure that if something goes down, and Makoto-kun needs help, then I'll also be there to provide support. Besides, I said I'm going to be sticking with you always, and that's what I intend to do."

She didn't realize how much that actually meant to him, just knowing she was there, it gave him a good feeling deep inside of him.

"Thanks, I really do appreciate it, everything that you've done for me. It really has brought me joy, knowing that you're…beside me."

Elmen slowly walked closer to him, placing a hand on the boys chest, gently stroking the boys chest, and gave him a smile. The smile was perfect in his eyes, enhanced by her doll like appearance that couldn't be defeated.

"Elmen-chan, I…"

"No worries Makoto-kun, you gave me a place that I can stay after all."

Makoto smiled, and was about to reply, when the door opened, revealing Asia in a large ballgown, and the fact that Millicas also wore a red dress, matching her hair perfectly. They both looked like they were Princess', they did look beautiful. However, Asia's dress looked more…like a wedding dress, though still could be seen that it wasn't. It was pink in colour for one, but Makoto, if he dyed the colour white with his eyes, then he'd swear that she was wearing a wedding dress…and hoped that Serafall didn't put her up to it.

Elmen however looked at them, then scowled.

"You know, you could've knocked. We could've been doing, Maou-sama knows what, you know?"

"Sorry Elmen-san, didn't mean to just walk in. Did we ruin anything for you?"

Elmenhilde didn't feel like saying anything else, and just rolled her eyes, looking out of the window into the sky of purple. She already knew the sky in the Underworld was different to the one in the human world, and felt, odd when looking towards it.

She, and Asia then looked towards Makoto for, like a confirmation on their appearances, wanting to know what he thought about them.

"W-Wow, Asia-chan…Millicas-san, you both look…wow, you both look really…"

He was flabbergasted, he didn't know how to say it. He was lost for words, they just looked, beautiful in his eyes.

"Makoto-san, you're staring with such intense eyes…"

Makoto couldn't help but see the dark blush that was adorning Millicas' cheeks. Even Asia looked to be very shy right now, but that's how Asia always was when Makoto noticed her.

"S-Sorry! I didn't mean to stare, it's just that you both look…I've never seen you dress up like this right now. Both of you. It's…different, a very good different, even if…I don't even know what to say…hehe, this is gonna sound corny, but you've left me speechless."

"N-No, Makoto-san, that's really kind! The dress is…"

"Speaking of the dress, Asia-chan…why did you decide to wear…that one?"

He couldn't help but notice the dress, and the way it looked.

Asia nodded to herself, then looked down at her dress, blushing a small bit.

"Y-Yes, the dress is…it's very…I really like the dress…Makoto-san, Serafall-sama recommended that maybe you'd like this one the best…I didn't want to outshine Buchou-san but this dress reminds me of a…"

"I understand." Makoto placed his hands on her shoulders. "It's alright, it looks great on you Asia-chan, I was just curious."

He knew that it would be Serafall doing this.

He didn't have proof but he knew that she'd be in this somewhere.

"By the way Makoto-san, Serafall-sama said that she'd meet us there at the party, she just has some last minute details to go over."

Millicas explained to Makoto, the young boy nodding his head.

"Okay, then we should be going, right?"

Millicas inclined her head.

"We should be going now yes. We…the party shall be starting soon."

Makoto didn't know if that was a good or a bad thing, since it was for Rias' wedding, and he didn't want to see her sad.

But he nodded regardless, and all four of them then left.

While that was going on, Mittelt, and Grayfia waited patiently within Ise's room, for him to wake up.

Though she was trying to not show it, Mittelt was worried for him, she didn't want to say it though. She couldn't say it, or she would've looked 'weak' or that's what she thought anyway.

"Grayfia-sama, is he gonna wake up soon?"

Mittelt demanded, as she took out a chocolate bar.

Grayfia straightened her back as she addressed Mittelt.

"Mittelt-sama, I am sure that you're worried but-"

"N-No!" She denied. "I-I am NOT worried about this! I don't like this at all! I don't like him at all! I just want him to wake up! Hmph, I don't care about this at all! Ise is just a baka that did too much and didn't even use his stupid mind, it makes me feel annoyed when he is like this, he doesn't even care about something like this at all! It doesn't matter to me at all! Hmph, whatever Grayfia-sama!"

Grayfia blinked rapidly, trying to understand what she was talking about, it didn't make sense honestly.

The door, however, opened soon enough, and it showed Princess come inside.

"Ooh no, not her!"

Mittelt felt like she was going to die as Princess walked closer and closer.

Grayfia looked on with narrowed eyes as Princess jumped onto the bed. Mittelt backed away with a cry, as Princess ran her paw over a box of chocolates.

"Y-You want it Princess?"

Mittelt begged for an answer while crying.

Princess raised her head, Mittelt's breath hitching in her throat.

"Have it all!"

Mittelt gave in, and Princess used her paw to knock it towards the exit of the door, Grayfia turning her eyes quizzing towards the cat.

Princess hopped off the bed, and walked back to the door.

Princess glanced at Grayfia who made a scrutinizing face right back.

Princess knocked her chocolate out of the room, and walked away from the room.

Mittelt felt like she was dying, her heart smashed against her chest.

"What is wrong with that cat?"

Grayfia couldn't help but ask that question.

"It's evil, that's what!"

Mittelt spat out, as Grayfia furrowed her eyebrows.

Later on, Makoto appeared in a room that held different people in it, dressed for the occasion.

The ball room, was huge. Devils of all gathered around. Makoto didn't know most of the Devils around. He did recognize some different people that were around, he even saw some of Riser's peerage as well, people that he remembered.

Kalawarner in the end didn't come with them, neither did Mittelt. Kalawarner didn't want to push her luck with the Devils right now, and Mittelt didn't want to admit that she wanted to look after Ise, after what happened.

He stood there with Asia clinging to his arm, Elmen looking around in a satisfied manner, Millicas was holding onto his hand, something she did since they shared a kiss, and he really did like the young girl very much.

He didn't know how the whole harem thing was going to go down, but he didn't mind doing such things right now.

A man, looking to be a guard, appeared at the side of them, blowing into a trombone, giving Asia a fright. She looked towards Makoto, who just smiled, and gave her a reassuring look on his face, relieving her,

"Now, introducing the daughter of Sirzechs-sama, Millicas Gremory-sama! Along with the long awaited Queen of Serafall Leviathan-sama, and the Bishop of Serafall Leviathan-sama, Hyoudou Makoto-sama, and Asia Argento-sama! Finally, with their friend, Elmenhilde-sama!"

Roars came from the hall immediately from the lesser Devils, even some of the higher up Devils looked to be impressed with the people that walked in. Makoto, and Asia were clearly uncomfortable, Millicas held herself with grace, and beauty, and finally, Elmen looked to be a mixture of okay and worried at the same time.

"Uuu, Makoto-san, this is very extravagant."

Asia murmured from her position on the side of his body.

Makoto looked towards the young girl, and gave her a comforting look.

"Don't worry Asia-chan, we're apart of Serafall-sama's peerage, we can only do our best. After that, we can't do anything else, we'll just have to go forward like that."

Asia still felt worried, so she clung to Makoto tightly.

"Don't be worried Asia-san, this is just normal for Devils. They'll want to meet you two, as well Makoto-san."

Millicas spoke from his side, as some Devils came and greeted her.

"She's right, Makoto-kun. Might as well make a round. Didn't Serafall-sama mention having to have to do this too?"

"She did Elmen-chan, thanks for reminding me. Eh…this is going to be fun…"

He spoke sarcastically, as a man came up to him, shaking his hand rather roughly.

"It's a pleasure to meet you sir!"

"Sir…"

Makoto didn't think he'd hear that until his 30's or so, but hearing it now, left him conflicted.

And like that, they went around the dance floor, introducing himself, and the others did the same with themselves, and all had to answer questions, they really didn't know the answers too. But, it didn't matter right now, since they all had to do it for personal reasons and couldn't stop either.

As they were speaking with one another by the side, Makoto couldn't help but notice Serafall come in. She was announced as such, bringing up her title, among other things. She looked regal, like a true Queen, or in Makoto's case, his King.

She looked dazzling in her outfit, Makoto hadn't ever seen her look so, beautiful before. He was mesmerized by the young girl, so much so that he couldn't take his eyes off her. He watched her cross the dance room, showing a bright and beautiful smile. A smile that could light up the entire world if she so desired.

"Damn Makoto-kun, you've really got a happy and healthy look for the Maou-sama, don't you~?"

Elmen teased from the side, causing Makoto's face to turn a little red.

"D-Don't say such things…I'm just admiring her beauty is all."

"Well, admire away, it does look good though. You two look great together."

She didn't mind admitting Serafall, and Makoto looked good together, because she also knew she'd be able to share her feelings one day for Makoto as well. Even now, she was feeling it deep down inside of her chest.

Serafall noticed Makoto, and in a very Serafall way, she shouted across the ballroom.

"MA-TAN! COME OVER HERE! MA-TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN! PLEASE COME OVER HERE MY ADORABLE QUEEN! I LOVE MY MA-TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!"

Makoto felt slapping himself in the head, but he stopped himself.

He, didn't want to show himself up quite like Serafall, as he didn't have the confidence. Yet, he secretly loved that she didn't care, and basically gave the middle finger to anyone that would say anything about her.

Makoto strolled towards Serafall, as she stood before the room. He could feel the eyes of the people on him. But, he didn't say anything, and just looked at Serafall, his only destination right now.

He stood beside her, seeing that the others had decided to wait behind. Though, he didn't mind that because he was sure Serafall was going to speak about…he didn't know if it was going to be important or not but it was going to be, something.

"Hey my cute Ma-tan! You're looking sexy in your outfit!" Her eyes went down his body, seeing everything that she wanted to see. "And, I must say, do I have an eye, or what? Look at how it hugs your tight delicious body."

Serafall smacked her lips together, and looked like she was going to devour Makoto right there and then. Fortunately, she didn't say it loud enough for anyone else to hear it, but he could still feel the eyes on him.

"Sera-tan, I…erm, you look…very beautiful…"

His shyness looked towards Serafall. She enjoyed this side of Makoto, and grasped his hand, pulling him closer. His head nearly fell against her bust, but he stopped himself at the last second. He looked up towards her, and the girl smiled down at him.

"Ooh Ma-tan! You're kind! Of course! I had too! And look, the earing's!"

Makoto looked, seeing earing's in the shape of a half moon, crescent moon at that, dangling from her ears.

"Yes, they look very…erm, they look very perfect Sera-tan."

"Awww, that's good, my cute Ma-tan! Ooh, by the way Ma-tan!?"

"Yes, Sera-tan?"

He answered, thankful that no one important, at least in terms of powers, were around right now, so he could talk casually with her.

"Ooh nothing my cute Ma-tan, I'm just glad that you're here now! It just seems like my Ma-tan is being adorable and such. So, how are you enjoying the party my cutest Queen~? I know that this isn't a sight that you'd wish to see, but I think it wouldn't be so bad either~"

Makoto smiled weakly towards the young girl, he didn't know what to say to Serafall sometimes. But, he enjoyed her spirit all the same, even if it wasn't something that he'd honestly want to do either.

"Sera-tan, I know that we're not supposed to be getting involved. But I can't help but think that this, is wrong."

"Of course it is."

Serafall didn't even mind admitting that, as he looked unsure of himself.

"Then, I know we can't do anything, or there would be repercussions, I just don't know what to think Sera-tan. Rias-senpai, and I aren't exactly best friends, but I don't want her to end up like Riser, and Onii-chan hasn't even woken up yet. What if that idea Sirzechs-sama had doesn't happen at all? Rias-senpai is going too…"

"Don't worry my sexy Queen. You're not going to have to worry my cute Ma-tan, you're going to have to come with me, and be adorable after this~ My adorable Ma-tan, I know that you don't have to be adorable and worry~ When we get back, shall we do ecchi things together?"

Makoto looked around as Serafall laid her hands on his chest. Her fingers danced on the shirt, tempted to remove the buttons. But, she stops herself at the last second, she couldn't do it in the end. She was in a crowded place, so she couldn't do it, but she was very tempted.

"W-We…w-well, Sera-tan that's…"

Serafall placed a finger on his lips, dragging the small finger across his lips. She then stopped at the corner of his mouth, siding that finger down his cheek and across his soft neck. She took in the feeling of his neck, and enjoyed it.

"My cute Ma-tan, I'm glad that my Ma-tan loves being like this now."

"Y-Yes, Sera-tan. But what I said before…what if Ise-nii doesn't come back out of whatever he's in. Coma? I guess that's what it is. I just am worried about things like this, I don't know what to think Sera-tan. If we could only do something…"

"When the time is right Ma-tan, I am sure that there might be a move that you can do. But for now, why don't you be adorable with me Ma-tan, and dance with me~? I heard that you and Ravel-chan are going to be sharing a dance, aren't you~?"

Makoto looked around, but he couldn't see Ravel at all.

"I was, but she doesn't seem to be here right now."

Serafall looked around, and saw that she couldn't see Ravel either.

"Aah well, she'll turn up eventually! For now, let's dance my cute Ma-tan!"

Makoto was then dragged to the middle of the dance floor, and Serafall took his hands tightly. She looked into his eyes, and he mimicked the action, the pairs eyes dancing with the unspoken feelings that they had for one another.

However, Makoto couldn't help but feel the eyes of the people in the room. He even heard the whispers.

"Serafall-sama, is dancing with her…Queen?"

"That's the boy that helped out Millicas-sama, isn't it?"

"Yeah, and he's the Queen Serafall-sama has been searching for. Is he special?"

"Who knows, but she did choose him to become her Queen."

Makoto bit his bottom lip, the feelings of insecurity overcoming his form. The very idea of this happening made Makoto feel worried that he was going to get Serafall into a situation that she might not like, or he wouldn't be good enough for her.

"Sera-tan, people are…looking."

Serafall looked around as the pair danced around, swaying their bodies, and wore an uncaring face.

"I don't care Ma-tan~ Let them look~ They are jealous of the fact that I am dancing with the cutest boy at this boring place~ I'm telling you Ma-tan, that's how it is after all~ They don't understand how adorable my cute Ma-tan is right now~"

Makoto was sure that they did know something like that.

But, he didn't have to understand everything, and just danced around the area, with Serafall.

It was awkward at best, and he felt like he was going to succumb to sadness.

But, he didn't, and tried his best to get his dance on with Serafall.

It wasn't even a proper dance, it was just Serafall dancing around childlike, and he unfortunately had to follow afterwards.

When the dance finished, Makoto walked off to the side, and sat down near Asia, and the others. Serafall bounced over happily.

"Well done Ma-tan, good dance!"

Makoto felt exhausted already, he didn't want to move, speak, or anything.

He just wanted to move away from the party now.

"Makoto-san, here, a drink."

Asia offered kindly, Makoto gaining a thankful smile.

"You're the best Asia-chan, thank you."

"It's almost like a wife giving her husband a refreshment Asia-chan!"

Makoto didn't know if Serafall liked torturing him or not, but it always made him feel uneasy. Perhaps, if he accepted it, then he wouldn't have to deal with this all. But, he didn't know how he was going to deal with it.

Asia's cheeks burned red, shyly burying her cheek against Makoto's shoulder.

Millicas gained a cute pouty face, then clung to the side of him even more tighter than before.

However, as they hugged onto him, three girls entered the room. One was Yumi, dressed in a lovely white dress, Akeno wore a more stylish kimono, and Koneko had on a small dress. Instantly, they grasped the others with their eyes, and walked over.

"Ara ara, even at a party, Makoto-kun is gathering girls around him~"

Makoto chuckled awkwardly, as Akeno giggled to herself.

"I-It's not like that Akeno-senpai, we're just…"

"It's true Akeno-chan, we're Ma-tans harem here~ Come, join us~ We'll have to have fun here~"

Akeno didn't need an invitation, and went behind Makoto, hugging around his neck, and then pushed her large breasts into the back of his head. He gasped, feeling the softness of her breasts, and the feeling of her chin on his head.

"This is a good spot, right behind you Makoto-kun~"

The suggestive tone that she used, drew a jealous look from Yumi, and the others.

"A-Akeno-senpai, you're getting…erm…"

Makoto couldn't finish the sentence, as her arms wormed their way down his body, to his chest, rubbing sensually.

Yumi crossed the distance, kissing him briefly, then pulled away.

"Makoto-kun, you look handsome right now."

"T-Thank you Yumi-senpai, you look good too. Beautiful even…seems like I've used that a lot. But, I can't say it in a different way."

"N-No, that's a great way of saying it Makoto-kun, I love it. I'm just glad that you're here. Honestly, I was worried when you suddenly went to the Underworld."

"Sorry about that, Sera-tan wished for us to go right away, been busy and all. Are you okay?"

"If you mean from the Rating Game, then I'm okay, I was healed by the next day, but Ise-kun is…"

He didn't know of Ise's status right now, and Yumi didn't know it either.

She didn't even know how to comfort him either.

Koneko walked closer towards him, and showed a smile.

"The pervert fought well, you'd be proud…though, his techniques make me violently ill."

Makoto didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

"Onii-chan is a very…difficult person to deal with. But, he's a good person…I'm just sorry that all your efforts went to waste. Even after the splendid fight that you all did during the games, Riser just was strong enough to pull off a win."

"It's regrettable, but that's how it went down Makoto-kun."

Akeno expressed a saddened expression, she didn't want to admit that they lost. But they did, even if they won, Millicas' group that was.

"Oh, my daughter is being clingy so tightly to the Queen of Serafall Leviathan."

A crimson haired man walked into the room, with only himself. He looked towards Millicas, and also saw that Makoto was smiling weakly. He had a good idea on who this was, but he didn't know what he was going to say to Makoto either.

"Otou-sama, you're here already?"

Millicas looked at the place that she chose to stand, then looked at her Father. She smiled gently, hugging onto Makoto's body tightly, not wanting to let him go. Sirzechs, as the man was called, glanced between his daughter, and Makoto. Makoto felt increasingly worried that he was going to be skewered by the man.

"That's right, I am here. And you're hugging onto that boy very tightly."

The man noticed, as he strode over.

Serafall raised her arms protectively.

"Don't you pick on my Queen or I'll get you stoned again!"

"How many people do you get stoned Sera-tan!?"

He had heard her threat that a few times before, but hearing it now, it was quite interesting to say the least.

She stuck out her tongue, and didn't reveal much.

"Oh Ma-tan, don't be such a cutie pie. I'm just trying to make sure that he doesn't bully my cute Ma-tan. I mean, he freaking married his Queen, so why can't my Ma-tan and Millicas-chan do adorable things!? And my Ma-tan and I are cute too Sirzechs-chan! If you bully my Ma-tan, I'll seriously get you stoned!"

"A-Ah, that's to say…"

Sirzechs didn't know what to say as a response to that. It always seemed difficult for the man to talk with the girl. Serafall was a hard person to converse with after all, and when it came to her Queen, she definitely wasn't going to back down.

"Wait, hold on." Makoto looked towards Millicas, and then Sirzechs. "This is your Otou-sama, and he married his Queen, yes?"

"That's right, what's wrong?"

Makoto's mind was working through what was going on now. He hadn't been privy to the information that was told beforehand to the others, so hearing this now, he was coming into places that he didn't even think existed beforehand.

"O-Oh well, nothing really. It's just…he's the Maou-sama Lucifer, yes?" She nodded. "And his Queen is…Grayfia-san, and you're his daughter…and he married his Queen…that means, Grayfia-san is your Okaa-san!?"

Millicas confirmed it while nodding her head.

"That's right, she's my Okaa-san, I am her daughter."

Makoto was blown away…

But now he could see it.

He could see the young girl and Grayfia being related. She did take after her Mother after all.

"Damn…so, you're going to look like Grayfia-san when older, just with red hair huh?"

"Well…maybe, I don't know…why? D-Do you like Okaa-san or-"

"N-No!" He denied it strongly, Sirzechs looking on questioningly. "I-I mean, it's just, Grayfia-san is a lovely woman, and she's…and you would be, wouldn't have to worry about boobs in the future Millicas-san if you're going to look like her."

"You've…got a point I guess. But even then Makoto-san, you were thinking about Okaa-san with Otou-san right there…"

Millicas held a cute pouty look on her face. Elmen looked on with a fat smile on her face, while Makoto himself just looked as if he was about to die, especially with the way that Sirzechs was looking at him.

"N-No, I wasn't! I was just blown away by how, similar you girls are now. I didn't even think to look for it before, but you could pass off for a redheaded Grayfia-san now. Wow, it must be…wow, you and Grayfia-san are, quite alike indeed, though have different personalities."

"I know, she's just like me!" Sirzechs grinned seriously. "And you, Queen of Serafall. Heed my warning's. just because my daughter is infatuated with you, doesn't mean that you can hurt her, understand? She's still my girl, and if you even think about hurting her emotions, then I'm going to come for you and you're going to have to marry her right away."

Makoto now felt threatened all over again, even more so now because there was a Devil of the Maou calibre doing the threatening of him. It was a very scary time to be alive. Makoto held a troubled face, not sure how he was supposed to respond.

"Y-Yes, that's how it is after all…erm…wait, what?"

Makoto heard at the end of what he said, Sirzechs having a bright smile.

"Don't bully my Queen Sirzechs-chan! What did I say!? That's bullying! Of course my Ma-tan isn't going to hurt anyone, especially Millicas-chan here! He freaking put his life on the line for the girl, the least you can do is stop being a naughty boy! He saved your daughter from a marriage that you put her in, in the first place!"

Sirzechs looked on with a pained expression on his face, Serafall was most difficult to deal with.

"Aah, Serafall, you don't have to worry, I'm not going to do anything odd to your Queen. I was just making sure that my daughter is well looked after and they will marry soon. And I know...I regret it, pressure from the Devils...even then, I should've fought harder, I regret my actions against my daughter, it shouldn't of had to happen like that, and with everyone wanting to bring the marriage forward, everything was just going out of whack, as the kids say, it was a difficult time. I'm just glad Millicas has found a loving guy to stand beside her, someone that will keep her safe."

Makoto could hear behind his words, that he truly was sorry for what happened to her. He was glad that he didn't have to say anything, because he was fully prepared, even against a Maou, but Sirzechs wasn't a bad guy, he was a guy that was being forced by all sides, and had to make decisions, even if they didn't lead to good conclusions, and he looked sorry enough, that's all Makoto or anyone could ask for now.

"And she will be Sirzechs-chan, don't worry about that. My Queen is adorable, is building a harem, and is gonna make Millicas-chan here a member, and a wife."

"I don't recall saying I was building a harem! Or getting married!"

Serafall laid a hand on Makoto's shirt, and patted his shoulder gently.

"Don't be so cute Ma-tan, you are building one, and you will get married. You've already got me, Yumi-chan and Millicas-chan here that you've kissed. Asia-chan's your fiancée, and then there's the fact that Elmen-chan wants to mate with you, and Kalawarner-chan wants to service you, and shit like that. It is going to be a good deal Ma-tan~ Don't worry about such things~"

Makoto sighed heavily, and just looked down at the ground.

Sirzechs bemused eyes went over the girls, and lone boy, then looked towards the centre stage. He could see Riser there, dressed in a white tux. But, he saw that Rias wasn't there, and then looked down at his watch.

"Seems like Rias hasn't arrived yet. She needs to be getting here soon, I know her peerage are here right now. But Rias is…"

"Ooh Sirzechs-chan! I'll send my cute Ma-tan to get her! Don't need to bother the others for this task now!"

Makoto had to wonder why he was being bothered then, if the others didn't have to be bothered at all.

"Oh…okay then Sera-tan, you want me to get her?"

She nodded with a jolly look on her face.

"Please for me my cute Ma-tan? She's down the hall, eighth door on the left! She should be ready by now! Please go and get the babe, so we can, start this! The old Devils will also complain if she takes too long!"

"Speaking of, Serafall, we should go and join my parents up above."

Serafall pouted, wishing to stay with Makoto, but right now, she had to go and do her duty as a Maou, even if she didn't want to.

"Okay…I guess." She let out her defeated sigh. "Ma-tan, that door there. Go and get that Rias-chan if you would?" Makoto nodded, once seeing the door. "Thanks, my cute Ma-tan! Then, I'm going to go and stand up there, looking all official and such~ I an adorable after all~"

Serafall bounced off with Sirzechs to go and join the others.

The young boy took in a breath, and then went to find Rias.

While that was going down, Princess was back at the Hyoudou residence, several tins of empty tuna cans littered Makoto's room, as music blasted from the room. The song itself was Moonlight Shadow, and Princess, was dancing to the side, shaking her body from side to side, and was on her hind legs, her tail swinging around.

"Nyaaaa~ Nyaaaaa~ Nyaaaaaa~"

She meowed, as she leaned against the bed, starting to twerk.

Princess, enjoyed life right now.

She always did when she was either alone or with Makoto.

However, that changed when Makoto's bedroom window opened.

"Nyaaaa!"

Princess released a surprised gasp as she saw someone enter, someone with silvery hair, stepping through the window.

The person was a woman, with a womanly shape, something that could rival Yumi, though with slightly bigger breasts.

The woman glanced at Princess, as she recovered.

"Well, you're certainly living the life of luxury, aren't you? Fed, loved, warm places to sleep, no wonder you never leave here."

She said as she switched the music off.

Princess' eyes changed to sorrow as the woman took out a single white rose, and a note as well.

"Nyaaaa?"

Princess didn't know what the woman was doing, it was confusing for the young cat.

"Don't touch, it's between him and me, got it?"

Princess nodded, backing down.

Going inside of a draw, the woman placed the white rose, and note there, a draw that only Makoto usually used. Princess looked on without anything to say, ticked off that the music was put off, and annoyed that she was disturbed by this person.

The woman looks around the room, scowling.

"This best be cleaned up before he arrives home, or I'll be upset, understand me?"

"Nyaaaa~"

The woman nodded, and then went towards the window.

Princess looked flabbergasted that she hadn't switched the music back on.

"Nyaaaa!"

The woman turned back to see Princess thrusting her paw towards the computer.

"Whatever."

The woman sighed, and put the music back on before leaving.

"Nyaaaaa~ Nyaaaa~"

Princess once again resumed dancing once again, enjoying her current live and didn't wish for it to end.

Makoto walked the corridor that Serafall told him too. He couldn't help noticing that there were pictures of Riser, and others like him around the area. He even saw pictures of Rias as well, and she looked, like she didn't want to pose for them that's what he got the impression of anyway.

Walking to the right room, after counting in his head, he made it to the door, and knocked on the door.

"Rias-sama, may I please come inside?"

Adopting a persona that was befitting a Queen of a Maou (or so he was told) he tried his best to act as strong, leadership like as he could.

He waited for a few moments, before the door opened.

What he saw, shocked him.

Rias, looked like she had been crying. Even though she was doing her best to rid herself of the tears that plagued her, she couldn't hide the obvious ones that fell from her eyes, no one could deny those right now.

"Rias-sama, you've been crying."

He pointed out the obvious, as she stood aside.

"Please come inside for a few moments."

"Ah, but they're expecting you, and sent me."

Makoto explained, but Rias persisted.

"Please, for a few moments."

Makoto couldn't deny her, especially when she had been crying. He, didn't want to make her feel worse than she did right now. While he wasn't best friends with her, he did still see her as someone that his elder brother liked, and wanted to make sure that she was okay.

Walking inside, he saw a bin that held some tissues. He had to wonder why she had been crying, no…how long she had been crying for. He knew the reason, he believed, but the very fact that she had such tissues.

"You know, when I saw you and Millicas win your Rating Game, it really gave me hope that I could win mine too."

Rias expressed her real thoughts.

"Well…that's different to your Rating Game, because we didn't fight an immortal bird."

"Even then, I saw how everyone pulled together. Maybe it was naïve of me, maybe because of me, I put my peerage through unnecessary pain. Ise, he really got hurt because of me, and he's not even woken up. You must really despise me for doing this to him, don't you?"

Makoto released a breath, then shook his head as she sat down.

"I don't despise you."

His gentle voice almost caused Rias to be stunned.

"But, you have too…I got your Onii-sama hurt, more than that. I always pushed, I tried to make them go so far, and so fast…our plan, wasn't nearly as brilliant as your one that you guys came up with. Using such tactics, was amazing. I admired that about your Rating Game. Seems that Millicas truly gathered great friends around her, in the hour of her need."

"Your peerage all love you Buchou, or Rias-sama I guess down here." Makoto walked closer, offering his kindest smile. "I mean, you didn't do anything wrong, your tactics were sound. It's just Riser is quite the regeneration guy, and we couldn't foresee such an outcome. Even Ise-nii told me he'd fight for the girl that he really admired."

"Ise…admires me?"

Rias was stunned, it came as a shock to her.

While nodding, Makoto explained.

"Of course he does. He really did believe in you, and still does. Rias-sama, I know it looks, bleak right now, but there's always hope…at least, that's what I believe in. Like when I was captured by the Fallen Angels, I believed I'd be getting out. Maybe, this situation is different, but I quite like the idea of you believing too."

"Hehe…"

She giggled to herself, sniffling at the same time as she played with the tissue in her hand.

"What's funny?"

Rias tossed her eyes towards Makoto, giving a depressed smile.

"Since we met, we really haven't been the best of friends, have we?"

"Well, I've had my own things, and you've got Onii-chan to look after. We just haven't had the chance to speak much…"

"Besides the times that I was pushing you harder and harder, even when it wasn't any of my business. When Serafall-sama went to the Underworld, I put unnecessary pressure on you, and I made you feel…Maou-sama, I really am quite selfish sometimes."

"It's okay to be selfish."

Makoto spoke, completely ignoring what she said before, he didn't see it relevant right now.

"You're kind…even though I was like I was with you, you really don't hold a grudge against me, huh. While I didn't do what Sona did, I still kept on at you, trying to make you be, who you aren't, and wouldn't let you breathe. So, I'm sorry about that Hyoudou…no, may I call you Makoto?"

"E-Eh, sure, if you want too. But, you don't have to…"

"I'm sorry." She hiccupped, trying to control the tears from flowing out of her eyes. "I'm sorry that I did those things, I'm sorry that I got your Onii-sama hurt because of these selfish dreams of mine. Even when I first became Ise's Master, I didn't do the best job that I could, and ended up causing unnecessary problems…Makoto, I just, am sorry about everything I did directly, or indirectly."

By now, Rias was in tears, it was coming down her face. She was looking like a drowned rat, like she wouldn't be able to continue on. Makoto couldn't see her like this, and just hugged her around her neck, shocking Rias.

"Rias-sama, please don't cry. You don't have to say anymore, an apology wasn't necessary for me, but I'm glad that Onii-chan got reincarnated by you, because he really likes you, you know? He honestly likes you, and I'm glad that you are kind towards him. If you weren't, I would've yelled at you."

Rias hiccupped once more, drying her eyes the best that she could, Makoto letting go of her.

"Thanks, Makoto. Thank you, I'm glad that I got to talk with you, no matter how brief. I just, wish to say that, whatever happens, your Onii-sama means a great deal to me. I really do like his courageous side, and I enjoy the fact I could forget Riser briefly. So, thanks."

"It's not a problem. I just wish that I could've done more for you than this."

Rias shook her head, as she reapplied her makeup.

"You did more than enough for Millicas. I'm just happy she doesn't have to go through the same hell that I'm going through right now. You saved her, because you really care about her. That's why, I'll leave her with you, I can depend on you to make sure that she's okay, right?"

Makoto couldn't help the smile that went across his face.

"Don't worry about her now, she's going to be fine. Just concentrate on yourself, Buchou…sorry, Rias-sama. Hehe, it is difficult for me to even think about it properly, I have to get the suffix's right when down here, and up there."

"Difficult, I know. You're used to calling someone one thing, then you have to switch onto other things at a flip of a switch. Well, I don't know how it was for my peerage, but I can only guess how each of them felt when they became Devils…either way, I suppose we should go."

She finished her makeup, and walked towards the door.

Makoto walked next to her, and looked over her.

"Rias-sama, did I forget to mention that you look beautiful?"

"…Thank you, Makoto."

He smiled up at her, and then together, they went back to the hall.

Arriving at the hall, he noticed that the people had thinned out the area where the dance floor was. Rias walked towards the stage, and Makoto noticed the fact that a few of Riser's peerage had gathered at the top of the stage now, near Riser himself.

He saw his Queen, and a few Pawn's too, along with a Rook and Knight. He guessed that the others either were absent, or didn't want to be on stage. He couldn't help but see that Ravel wasn't on the dance floor either.

He went to go back to the others, but suddenly, a spot light fell down on him…

He stopped.

He looked around, seeing how pretty much everyone's eyes were on him.

He felt, nervous right now.

He felt like he was being stared at by the world.

But he really had the attention of each and every member of the area around on him.

He looked towards the other light that rained down, and saw that it was Ravel herself.

Makoto and Ravel shared a look, then Serafall's voice came through.

"Now, my adorable Queen, and the girl known as Ravel Phenex, shall share a cute dance with one another!"

"S-Serafall-sama, I…"

Makoto didn't like the attention being on him.

But Serafall giggled to herself, and walked forward, pointing.

Resigning himself to his fate, he walked to the middle, were Ravel was.

She seemed to be more excited for it than he was.

Yes, he would've danced with Ravel regardless.

But now, with everyone staring, it wasn't ideal.

But he still walked there, and made it to the front regardless, facing the girl with a timid look, Ravel returning such a look, Koneko off to the side giving Ravel the evils, the same for Elmenhilde herself, she looked like she wanted to bite Ravel.

"Hehe, seems like Serafall-sama has landed us in such a predicament."

Ravel giggled unevenly, Makoto offering a kind smile.

"Seems like it."

"Well, we were going to dance anyway, I didn't think the entire Devils world would be looking though. Is it really such a situation where we have to do this? It just seems nonsensical to me, honestly."

Makoto couldn't disagree, and he felt like he was going to drown if he was in the sea.

"Yes, I was thinking the same thing. So, shall we just dance and enjoy it Makoto-sama?"

Makoto saw the look in her eyes, then bequeathed her with a smile, and offered his hand.

"Then, shall we dance?"

"Yes...I, would love to dance with you Makoto-sama."

Ravel accepted the hand, and then began dancing, classical music coming on.

Ravel took the lead as honestly, Makoto wasn't good at dancing. He tried his best, but Ravel had been trained in dancing or at least was very versed in dancing, so she took his lead, and led him around the dance floor.

"Awww, aren't they cute together?"

A bystander expressed joyfully, as another nodded in agreement.

Riser looked on with conflicting feelings. On one hand, he wanted Ravel to be happy. But, he didn't want to see Makoto, Ise's brother, dancing with his sister. It just seemed, odd in his eyes. But he didn't want to anger Ravel, so he didn't say anything about it.

"Elmen-chan, I've heard you're on crack and maybe mate with Barbie, is that true?"

Elmen growled at Akeno.

"It's that damn Kalawarner, she's spreading vicious lies about me! I'm not on crack! Or do I have sex with Barbie!"

Akeno snickered, but stopped when Elmen showed her teeth.

Koneko on the other hand, didn't look pleased.

"…She's clearly only trying to anger me."

Koneko tried to reason with herself, though it didn't work in the others eyes.

"Ara, Koneko-chan, are you jealous of Ravel-sama out there?"

Koneko didn't look pleased in the slightest, sighing deeply at Akeno.

"No…she's just…no."

It didn't sound convincing at all.

"Sounds like Koneko-chan's jealous~"

Koneko had a dry look, and held her hostile eyes on the girl dancing with Makoto.

Elmen held onto her hands tightly, so she didn't show a finger that she wouldn't be able to show in such a situation.

"Uuuu, dancing like that, Makoto-san and Ravel-san seems to be dancing together…I wonder if we could dance like that for our wedding."

Yumi looked at Asia with a frightful stare.

"Asia-san, you and the wedding stuff is…"

She didn't know how to say it without being mean, so she held herself back.

Asia didn't even think about anything, and just looked on kindly at the dancing that was happening.

It happened for a few more minutes, the dancing that was.

As time went on, Makoto became more competent, though nowhere near Ravel's level of dancing. But he did his best, even if he had to ignore the shouts of "MA-TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN! YOU'RE THE BESSSSSSSSSST!" from his resident Master, and somewhat lover as well, even though it was quite difficult to do that.

Once the dance was done, the pair looked into one another's eyes as claps surrounded them.

But it was like they were lost in their own world right now.

Like nothing but them existed on the planet right now. They couldn't stop staring at one another's eyes, they couldn't even stop the looks between them.

Ravel felt her hair being wavered by his breath, it smelt nice too. She couldn't get over the fact that they were this close. She didn't even think it would be possible with such things. The way that his hands held onto her, she felt, comforted, safe.

Even though she didn't have a reason to feel embarrassed, or scared, she just felt, content right now, no matter what else. She didn't even think about anything else right now, she just enjoyed the fact that she was with Makoto like this.

From worrying about his status, to dancing with him, she had been on a hell of a journey, and she didn't want to see it end yet. She had already seen how brave he could be, and how kind, and slowly, without even realizing, her cheeks were turning redder by the second.

Makoto himself also enjoyed the dance.

He wasn't one for dancing, but he couldn't deny that the dance they shared was nice, it felt good, and it felt like they truly did connect in a different way than he had with the others, even if Koneko looked like she wanted to murder Ravel.

"Makoto-sama, I-"

OPEN!

"BUCHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!"

Makoto, and the others in the room gasped, and looked towards the door…to see that Ise had come into the room. Makoto's eyes opened with new resolute feelings, finally Ise had shown up, Makoto smiled and knew that Ise had some kind of plan. He must do.

End chapter!

A nice, winding down chapter from previous chapters of fighting and such, showing how they've grown. Ravel got some spotlight, as did some others, like Elmen and Millicas too. Of course, Serafall, Asia, and the others as well. Princess, being her usual self, frightened Mittelt, and to an extent Grayfia, and even a mysterious woman entered Makoto's room, and left something...more on that later~ Makoto and Rias had a heart to heart, sort of, and now Ise has arrived! Next chapter shall deal with that, among other things, so look forward to that, and until next time!

Issei; Rias, Yura, Aika, Bennia, Jeanne, Walburga, Xenovia, Mittelt, Reya, Mira, Katase, Murayama. (WIP)

Makoto; Serafall, Yumi, Millicas (fem), Irina, Gabriel, Asia, Koneko, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Kalawarner, Ravel, Kunou, Tiamat, Akeno, Vali (fem), Sona, Le Fay, Elmenhilde. (WIP)