Hey guys, Flipkicks here and today I bring you new chapter for "Memories of the Reaper" thank you guys for checking out the story and leting me know what you all thought of the previous chapter.

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"Hey"/'Hey' Izanagi/other deities talking

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The Knight vs The Reaper

ORC, 3:45 P.M.

After Akeno's teasing through the classroom, to which most of the 3rd year students have heard or seen, some of the male population of the school is envying the amnesic student. Throughout the first week and the next couple of days since his arrival, none of the student population would have thought of seeing the two great beauties of the school with someone that looks like a delinquent. What also shocked them is that he is apparently becoming good friends with the student council president Sona.

Some of the remaining students that are in the school are keeping their eyes on the orange haired delinquent as he is currently walking with Akeno and Rias.

"You alright N?" Rias asks him, still wondering to what happen between Akeno and Ichigo.

"Yeah, it's nothing." He waves it off but knowing Akeno, Rias might have to ask her about this later.

The three of them now find themselves at the front door of the ORC. N would then open up the door as a gentleman, allowing the two women to enter the room with him following afterwards. He then sees Koneko having some tea and snacks with Kiba, who is mainly drinking his tea.

"Nice to see you senpai." Kiba says to the orange haired teen as he hasn't seen him in awhile.

"You as well Kiba." N replies back as he then takes a seat in front of the two younger students.

"You still stink senpai." Koneko says in her monotone voice as she still smells his stench.

He still wonders as to why Koneko is able to smell him, even thought again he has taken a shower and put deodorant so that he doesn't stink but Koneko is still able to pick up the scent.

The rest of the conversation went with Rias explaining what their club is really all about since N/Ichigo knows of them being Devils. Since

"If you have the time, I would like to ask for another spar." Yuuto requested and none of them are surprised. Since Kiba learned that Ichigo is a fellow swordsman and being one of the most powerful in the room, he wanted to test himself against his senpai.

Ichigo had gotten a little careless and accidently allowed himself to be seen by the Knight while practising to keep his skills sharp.

It was a good thing he didn't practise his powers outside of his heavily fortified and warded apartment, a combination of God's spells that he had cast around his home with Deus Xiphos' direction and assistance, to make sure that his powers could not be sensed from outside.

That cat had not been let out of the bag yet, and Ichigo intended to keep it that way.

And shortly after, Yuuto had invited him to a spar.

He hadn't been keen on accepting at first, but figured that it was safe since no one thought of him as any more than an ordinary, if physically talented, human, and that a spar with an actual opponent would do a better job of maintaining his skill level.

Both of them had restrained their physical capabilities to what could be believably human, but Ichigo had skills honed in war and far greater experience on his side, which allowed him to one-sidedly press Yuuto and disarm him over and over again.

In hindsight, he probably shouldn't have demonstrated such a large gulf in their skills, because since then, Yuuto hadn't stopped hounding him for a rematch every week or so, some of which the other members of the Occult Research Club, namely Rias Gremory, Himejima Akeno and Toujou Koneko, would come to observe, in equal parts amusement and interest.

He had yet to lose even once, but he admitted that Yuuto slowly improved with every spar.

At that pace, he would never beat him even after a century, but an improvement was an improvement.

But, there was something a little off about him today.

Something in his eyes that Ichigo didn't like.

The black flame of vengeance.

Something had happened, and recently too. With all the time he had spent with Yuuto, more than he had with anyone in the school, it was only a matter of time before postcognition had activated in his presence as well.

It had only been for a moment before it went away again, but the little Ichigo had seen was enough to give him an idea.

He had been involved in experiments as a child. Judging by the look in his eyes, he could safely say that whatever happened during that time, the boy had been nursing a grudge ever since.

Maybe a spar would reveal more.

"…Alright then."

Yuuto smiled, but it didn't quite reach his eyes.

"Excellent! Then, let's go, shall we?" Stepping towards the members of the Girls' Kendo Club, who were just now finishing on delivering their punishment unto the duo perverts, Yuuto turned on the charm, causing them to freeze. "Girls, sorry to interrupt, but Nyx-senpai and I need to borrow your dojo and equipment for a bit."

"K-Kiba-kun! Nyx-senpai! O-O-Of course! Please, go ahead!" The captain of the club, Katase, if he remembered correctly, stuttered.

"Oh, and as always, we prefer to keep this private. So, until we're done…just keep doing what you were doing?" The girls nod their heads as they would run after the perverts, leaving Ichigo/N and Kiba alone.

"Shall we get started?" Kiba tosses one of the bokken at N and has one in his hands.

Kiba would charge forward and try to get his bokken off of his hands but Ichigo/N blocked the attack.

The two would exchange blows but none of them were able to get their bokken off of each others hands. Kiba thought of going from behind with his speed but N/Ichigo blocked the attack without even turning around, to which surprised Kiba. He knows that N is way beyond his current strength but he didn't expect him to block his attack.

Few Minutes Later

A bokken hit the ground with a noisy clatter for what must have been the dozenth time.

Ichigo lowered the one he was holding, having disarmed Yuuto yet again.

It wasn't a rare occurrence or anything for this to happen during their spars.

But a dozen in the last 5 minutes?

Something was definitely wrong.

Yuuto's usual fighting style, relying on footwork and speed to slowly adjust to his opponent, was nowhere to be found, instead replaced by a far more reckless and aggressive one that utilized nothing but brute force with no further thought given whatsoever.

Among all their spars, this was probably the one where he had performed the worst.

"What's wrong, Kiba? That amateurish fighting style isn't like you at all." He said, partially as a criticism and partly genuine concern.

"Nothing at all. Please continue." Yuuto quickly replied, picking up his bokken and rushing at him once more, swinging it down for an overhead strike.

It was so unskilled and sluggish that Ichigo needed only one half-hearted upwards swing to knock it out of Yuuto's hands once more.

The Knight said nothing, yet the scowl on his face told Ichigo everything he needed to know.

"There's no point in continuing. You're far too agitated for this spar to mean anything." Ichigo sighed, turning to the sword rack to return the bokken.

"Wait, I'm still-!"

"Kiba, that's enough." Ichigo said firmly, leaving no room for argument.

The words caught in the Knight's throat, and he looked down with a chagrined expression on his face.

Ichigo sighed again. He knows that something is clouding his mind but this isn't the time. He would then offer a hand to which Kiba accepts and helps up the Knight.

"Thanks for the spar Nyx-senpai."

"No problem Kiba. Just don't cloud your mind with hate." Kiba looks surprised to hear that from N, "Whatever is haunting your past, don't let it consume you." He warns the Knight as a memory is appearing in his mind. The last fight against Yhwach. After learning that he was the one to manipulate his whole life to becoming the Transendent human being. He remembers pouring his hatred and everything that lead up to that moment. "While there are times that it might bring good to you for closure it might come back."

Rias found this little sparring match between Ichigo and Kiba interesting. She could tell that he was able to hold back against Kiba and could tell that he is also learning restraint. In her mind, maybe he could train Kiba with his training in swordsmanship. Also in her mind is a potential date with Ichigo. Sure that he is quiet a handsome guy, even though some would say he is a delinquent with his scowl and orange hair but he is a good person. She wants to know his true self as Ichigo Kurosaki.

"Buchou," She turns her attention to Koneko, "Seems we get urgent business." Koneko shows her a message that she just received.

"Very well." She then approaches the two swordsmen, "Kiba, I'm going to need you. N, I'm going to need you to stay by me."

Ichigo/N raises an eyebrow to the order, "Why's that?" He asks her.

"Since you know that most of us here are Devils, while you may be a human but you may be a target so I want you to stay with us for the time being." She doesn't want another incident like before.

"Sure." Both him and Kiba would follow her as Koneko and Akeno approach them as well.

Akeno would then form a magic circle around them as Rias holds Ichigo/N's hand, making the orange haired blush slightly.

"Just for safety reasons N. Since you aren't a Devil, I figure you might not be able to transport with us unless I'm holding your hand."

"Right..." He doesn't know to believe her or not but he might as well go along with it. The magic circle began to glow as did Ichigo's two tattoo's on both wrists, allowing him to be teleported with the group.

Soon the group found themselves in front of an old abandoned building.

"So what is a Stray Devil?" he asked.

Rias looked over at the tall man with her arms crossed. "Stray Devils are devils that used to be servants to another devil. Sometimes Devils will betray or kill their masters so they can live doing whatever they please." The beauty looked ahead at the old building. "This one in particular had been very active, and I was told that it would lure humans into the building and eat them alive."

"Eat them?!" Ichigo says in a shocked tone.

Akeno nodded in confirmation as they made their way towards the mansion, "The archduke sent us a mission a while ago to bring it down."

"You shall see the utter monstrosity of the Stray Devil stemming from the abuse of demonic power and being without a master," Kiba informed them as he opened the door for the rest of the group to enter the building. The interior of the building resembled some battered ruins out of a movie. The only source of light was the moon seeping in from the large opening at the entrance of the building, where a large double door was spread open. The eerie white light of the moon made the scene all the more creepy and paranormal, especially when the astrayed furniture of the place casted shadows of strange shapes on the pale walls that enveloped the group.

"It's here," Koneko suddenly warned with her usual monotone but with a slight edge. And with that, all sense of humor were thrown out of the window as everyone was on guard.

"I smell something disgusting nearby," said a oddly vibrating voice as a long shadow emerged from the corner on the far end of the building. "Yet at the same time, there is also something that smells so delicious!" As it fully revealed itself under the light, Ichigo couldn't help but blanched in horror at how disgusting it looked. The upper portion was fine as it looked like a young woman with a voluptuous figure with long black hair, but her lower portion killed it all. Her entire lower half resembled that of a centaur. She had large four legs like limbs, but the front two resembled humanoid hands with red fingernails as claws. There was also a large cavity located where her stomach should be, and the Heir could see vicious teeth like petrusions inside it, which he assumed was for devouring her victims.

"This is disturbing..." It was official for Kurosaki Ichigo. This Stray Devil has to be the ugliest motherfucker he had ever seen.

Disgusting." Koneko muttered, but whether she was talking about the Stray Devil or that Issei was it, was unknown.

Rias sighed at her pawn's personality and stepped forward. "Stray Devil type: Visor. Nefarious beings that run away from their masters to fulfill their own desires. They more than deserve death for their unforgivable sins. In the name of Duke Gremory, I'll finish you off!"

"What an insolent little girl," Vizor snarled out. "I'll enjoy covering you in blood as red as your hair!" The stray's nipples started to become erect as Magic Circles appeared around them. "Take this!" Yellow beams shot out of the nipples and towards the group.

"That's disgusting!" He found her attack really disturbing for him as he dodges her attack.

As Kiba stepped back, Koneko took centre stage as she stepped forward towards the Stray Devil. The Stray Devil let out a monstrous roar as it's appearance started to reshape itself, looking more monster-like as its chest and front part suddenly opened up into a set of jaws.

"Die you insect!" The Stray Devil shrieked in utmost hatred as it charged towards Koneko, but she didn't budge, maintaining her stoic expression. Instead, she allowed the Stray's large jaws to engulf her and clamp around her.

"Begone," Koneko spoke as she spun around and threw a powerful punch at the Stray Devil, sending Visor flying through a large stone pillar. Ichigo was impressed to say the least. Even though she was petite, she pack quite a punch. She somehow reminded him of Ururu in a way.

Rias looked towards the last member of her Peerage. "Akeno, it's your turn now."

"Yes, Buchou," Akeno was all smiles as she clapped her hands in front of her face and walked forward. There was something seriously disturbing about that pleasant and beautiful smile. Ichigo felt a shiver crawl up his spine. "Ara ara, what should I do now?"

As Akeno continued to move forward, Ichigo saw the arm Kiba severed off earlier was still moving from the corner of his eyes, and it was heading towards Rias and Issei.

"Watch out!" Before Rias was able to react, Ichigo wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her back immediately to avoid the strike. The Heir brings forth a new weapon, It has an ornately etched base, and appears to be modeled after the German Großes Messer (lit. "Great Knife"), but its most unique feature is that it has been specially customized with a motorcycle-like gear shift which, when pulled, sprays a flammable propellant across the blade and opponent, greatly increasing the power of its blows "Begone!" With a hard slash, Ichigo sent a kenhatsu at the arm, completely obliterating it into dust.

Rias was surprised as she blinked at Ichigo before she smiled up at him. "Thank you, Ichigo."

The orange head was blushing as his arms were still around Rias' waist and she was pressing up against him, "Uh, not a problem."

"Whoever tries to hurt our beloved president..." Akeno's smile became wider as lightning started to spark wildly around her hands, "Needs to be punished!"

Akeno raised her hands into the air and summoned a large bolt of yellow lightning above her before shooting down at the Stray and enveloped its whole body in a shroud of piercing pain. As Rias spoke, Ichigo found himself paying extra attention to Akeno. He had noticed something... off, about her as she began zapping lightning at Visor.

Akeno's breathing had become more and more erratic, like she had run a half-marathon at full sprint. Even so, he knew that one single attack she fired was not being anywhere near enough to tire someone like her out. There was a heavy blush staining her cheeks as well, and she was squeezing her thighs together and shuddering in ecstasy every few seconds.

"Y-You bitch..." Visor wheezed out in pain as Akeno stopped her attack.

"Ara, ara," smiling despite the insult, or maybe even because of it, Akeno tilted her head and looked down at the Stray Devil. "You're still so energetic. I guess that means you can withstand more punishment. Then, how about I try something like this!" She raised her hand and sparks of lightning shot from her fingertips into the air, then once again, descended upon the hapless Visor.

"She has incredible magical power and specializes in attacks using her demonic powers, and to top it off…"

The Stray Devil shook and convulsed of the shock, but that only seemed to make Akeno smile more as she stared down at her enemy, "Ara ara, looks like you're still energetic." Akeno said in a sultry voice before licking her lips sensually.

"She is a total sadist."

Ichigo shuddered as he watched as Akeno laughed with joy as she watched the stray struggle under her power. That explained everything that was going on between him and Akeno, especially what happened just a few hours ago. No wonder she was so damn seductive. The orange head couldn't help with breath out a sigh of relief when Rias called out of Akeno and ordered her to stop her attack...

"Ara ara...we're done already?" moaned out Akeno, as if she was whining. "That is very disappointing."

"Shit," Ichigo murmured as he rubbed the bridge of his nose, "Somehow I feel sorry for that Stray Devil to go through that much torture."

Rias walked up to the thoroughly defeated Visor with her usual dignified fashion, stopping just a few feet away. Her was face blank, a perfectly composed mask befitting a Devil of her high standing. "Do you have any last words?"

"K-Kill me..."

"Alright then, your wish is in my command... Checkmate." The beauty spread her arms apart as a red Magic Circle appeared in front of her and released a blast of black energy with a red outline at the Stray, obliterating it into nothingness.

"It's over everyone," Rias smiled at her peerage as she turned around, "Let's go back and have some tea." They all nod their heads and they begin to leave but N continues on staring at the remaining ash of the stray devil.

'Okay, don't piss off Rias.' He made sure to not piss Rias as he then turns attention to his newest weapon, 'Izanagi, mind telling me about this?' He asks the Creator Deity.

"This is your own Royal Weapon." Izanagi stated to the heir, "Each Royal members have their own signature arms. While you have your own signature weapon from your Shinto side, this is your own."

'I see...remind me to start training with my other Royal Arms.' He disintergrates the new Royal Arm and rejoins Rias and her group.

"So what did you think?" Rias asks her friend.

"If all these Strays have transformations like that, count me out." She giggles from the simple request. 'Hopefully I can at least get some sleep and don't have to think of that monster...' Soon the group transported away back into the ORC.

Timeskip, next morning

"Hmmmm..." moaned Ichigo in satisfaction as he enjoyed the comfort of his soft bed.

The warmth under the blanket was perfect. Ichigo was too tired to change to his sleeping attire after what happened the previous night, so after he entered his body, he removed his clothing and just slept in a pair of boxers. The one thing that really made his morning even more comfortable, was the soft and warm pillow he wrapped around his arms. The pillow was warm, soft, and had a very sweet smell of roses...

'Wait a minute...when did I have such a big pillow?'

Quickly opening his eyes, he was shocked to the core when he saw strands of red hair sticking out from under the blanket. Instantly letting go of his hold on his 'pillow', the Heir instantly sat up on the bed, and his eyes were glued to the hump under his blanket as it was sitting up.

"Good morning, Ichigo," said a beautiful voice with a soft smile as a beautiful girl emerged from the blanket, a girl Ichigo knew too damn well.

N's jaw-dropped at the sight and instantly went red in the face as he saw the girl in all her naked glory and he felt his boxers tighten with his growing arousal, but he didn't care. He did the only thing his mind told him to do.

He shouted.

"W-WHAT THE HELL RIAS?!"

And that ends the chapter guys! Ichigo awaken his own Royal Arm and encountered his first Stray Devil while also finding Rias in his bed this time.

Since the chapter did show his friendship with Rias grow a bit and the last part, I am thinking of doing one with Sona in the next chapter and bring Asia back from the previous chapter as well.

I hope to hear what you guys think of the chapter and as always, I'll talk to you all later.