A New Family is Formed
Opening: Oath Sign by LiSA
(Instrumental Interlude)Camera flying through the streets of Kyoto as it goes to the sky showing the title
DxD Mortem Obrisque
(kurikaesu sekai nando te wo nobashitara)Camera shows Amaterasu, Kunou and Yasaka walking around Kyoto until Arturia shows up slowly looking at the camera. Before showing Kirei's glowing right arm tattoo
(hakanai namida ha kuroi kokoro tokasu no?)Kirei is shown sitting on a bench with Tsurara beside him and the both of them stood up as they follow them. Then multiple cracked lines appeared on the screen
(mebae dashita omoi ga mune ni hibiita nara)scenery Skyline of Kyoto is shown until it turned red with blood as numerous youkai appeared
(kimi no tonari de zutto kawarazu mamoru darou)Hagoromo Gitsune is shown with the Kyoto Youkais looking at the screen and Susanoo looking down at the city
(ochita kibou wo hirotte asu ni tsunaide yukeba)Saber transforming in her battle armor before unleashing invisible air
(karamatta ibitsuna negai datte hodokeru)Scene changed to Kirei who is standing on a seaside dock. Scene changed to Kirei activating the Gate of Babylon
(hikari wo kazashite tamerai wo keshita)Kirei engaging Susanoo fiercely on a forest as their attacks destroyed the whole forest
(agetakatta no ha mirai de)Tsurara jumping down freezing multiple Kyoto Youkais
(naiteru yoru daita mama nageki wo sakende)Scene changed to Gilgamesh sitting on her throne in the 'Vault', Kyokutsu shown on top ofGahadokuro, and Tsuchigomo smoking on a destroyed temple
(fumiireta ashi wo tooku no risou ga sotto iyashiteyuku)Scene changed to Arturia engaging HagoromoGitsune with her Invisible Air while Hagoromo fights with her tails. Changing to Yasaka and Kunou happily talking
(tashikana kizuna wo tsuyoku nigiri susumou doko made mo)Saber looking at a windown as Kirei is also looking at a dark cloud. Scene changed to Kirei activating his Mystic Eyes.
(kegare kitta kiseki wo se ni)Picture shows Hagoromo, Arturia, Susanoo and Kirei as the camera flew back to the city
Third Person POV
Abandoned Hagoromo Clan Mansion, Arashiyama Forest
Six people are seen currently standing before a large Japanese-style mansion with large bags that were behind them that contained all of their clothes.
The first person is the Head Executioner of the Iscariot Order and the famous or rather infamous [Black Death], Hyoudou Kirei who was carrying two young girls on both of his shoulders as he can only stare at the large Japanese-style building with a blank look on his face. Sitting on his left shoulder is Hagoromo Kunou a nine-tailed fox youkai and considered the 'Princess' of Kyoto by her mother's subjects, behind her are nine golden tails with white tips which were wagging around as an excited look is shown on her face. Just beside the 'Princess' of Kyoto is her best friend, the famed Sun Goddess of the Shinto Pantheon, Amaterasu-ōmikami just like her best friend has a excited look on her face as she sat on the other shoulder of Kirei. Just beside Kirei is the caretaker of the two said girls that were sitting on the Executioner's shoulder and one of the members of the Kyoto court, Tsurara Oikawa who only looked at the mansion in complete surprise and awe. On the other side of the [Black Death] is the Youkai Leader of the Shinto Pantheon, Hagoromo Yasaka, a nine-tailed fox youkai and Considered as the most powerful Youkai today as she controls and regulates the Leylines in Kyoto. And, lastly is the woman dubbed as the 'Last Pendragon', Arturia Pendragon who was only standing beside Yasaka, who can only stare at the mansion in complete silence
All of them were all looking at the entrance before them with an awed look on their face. Looking at the entrance in front of them, they could see the finely large home that will be their residence for until the end of the crisis.
"Looks like its still standing." Exclaimed Yasaka as she stared at the very beautiful mansion with a faraway look etched on her eyes
All heads turned towards the Kyuubi matriarch as they looked at her with a puzzled look
"You've been here before, Yasaka-sama?" Tsurara asked her mother's best friend in curiosity to know more about the mansion.
Simply Yasaka walked towards the gate of the mansion before touching it. In her mind several memories from the past began to resurface, she let out a small smile as she turned towards her best friend's daughter.
"This place is actually an old place from when I was still young, the house which I considered home before" She stated earning wide-eyed looks from everyone with the exception of Kirei and Amaterasu.
"So that's why the Youki presence in this area is strong and the barrier around us feels ancient" The Yuki-Onna stated.
Kirei who was only standing was interrupted when the two young girls that were currently riding on his shoulders began tapped him on the top of his head. Looking up at the two girls who were only staring at him with the same excited look
"Let's go, I want to see Okaa-sama's old home" Kunou happily ordered as she pointed towards the mansion.
"….!" Amaterasu just like her best friend was excited except her golden orbs began to shine with the prospect of an adventure before her.
Kirei who looked at both girls with the same blank look as before, just wondered how he got himself in this situation. With a deep breath
*Sigh*
Unknown to Kirei both of the girl that was still making him their personal beast of burden heard him. Both girls looked at each other and nodded, without warning the two of them grabbed his ears and pinched it. HARD
"OW! OW! OW! What did you two do that for?" Kirei let out a pained voice as he looked up again at the 'Princess' and the Sun Goddess who was only giving him a scolding look.
"We'll you were sighing again! Okaa-sama said that when you sigh happiness within you will go away!" Kunou scolded him as Amaterasu nodded her head in agreement with her best friend.
Kirei only resigned himself from his fate before an idea came to his mind
Yasaka, Arturia and Tsurara who were spectating the debacle in front of them can only let out a giggle. It was actually refreshing for the three women especially Yasaka and Tsurara to see the two little girls act like this.
"Ama-san and Ojou-chan, I'm sorry if I let out some happiness within me" Kirei said earning a smile from both girls as he entered the gateway towards the mansion.
It was only a few seconds later that Kunou was able to register what Kirei called her. She knew that he purposely called her that. Her cheeks began to puff as she looked down at him.
"DON'T CALL ME OJOU-SAN. ITS KUNOU!" The 'Princess' of Kyoto can only shout and flail her arms around in anger as she was carried by the person she was shouting at.
Amaterasu can only giggle at the plight of her best friend as she flailed around Kirei's shoulder in rage at being teased again.
As the three of them entered the mansion without a care on the world, the three other women can only smile at the scene that transpired before them. Grabbing their bags the three of them followed suit as they entered the large mansion.
FLASHBACK
Currently we see our favorite Executor sitting on a table beside him is his partner in this mission to serve as the bodyguard to Hagoromo Yasaka and her daughter. In front of them is their employer who asked their Grandmaster of this very important mission. The God of Wisdom can only smile in complete amusement at the two people that he employed and heard the news of their predicament.
"First off, Congratulations to the two of you for your prior engagement" Omoikane stated with a deep bow
"Y-yes, Thank you" Arturia gave her thanks with a clear look of redness on her face while Kirei was still dazed from what happened earlier. It feels wrong for him, he loves Asia and it seems he was betraying her love by marrying another woman aside from her. But when Arturia accepted his 'accidental' marriage proposal, it felt warm just like the feeling whenever he is with Asia.
"When's the wedding will take place?" The Kyuubi Matriarch teasingly asked the two Iscariots, as Kirei gained an angry look from Kunou and Amaterasu.
"We haven't decided yet" Kirei replied as he the question brought him out of his thinking. "Since the both of us are still young and we still have our duties as Iscariots"
"HMPH!/…!"
As Kirei finished answering Yasaka's question much to Arturia's embarrassment. He then heard two familiar sounds. Omoikane only gave the Executioner a small smile before pointing towards a certain Sun Goddess and a 'Princess'
"But it seems Kunou-san and Amaterasu-sama seems a little angry."
Kirei's eyes then went towards the two young girls, both of them only closed their eyes the moment Kirei's gaze and their eyes met. He still was confused on why they were still angry at him for some reason, it was after that learning that he was practically engaged to Arturia that the two girls blatantly began ignoring him and giving him a look as if he killed their puppy or something.
Beside the two girls sat Yasaka, as she looked at the confusion of one of her hired bodyguard back to her daughter and her Leader. Seeing that the two girls immediately took a liking towards the young Iscariot was actually a surprise. Even her best friend's daughter, Tsurara as the Yuki-Onna immediately forged a fast friendship with Arturia and Kirei. She has heard of his exploits from killing numerous criminals and to his most famous mission on saving the Last Pendragon who is currently one of her hired bodyguards. Although she doesn't know much about his actions, she had heard the complete brutality of the [Black Death] from few rumours she had heard. Killing a legion of stray devils just by himself and creating massive destruction wherever he was went.
From what Yasaka have seen when Kirei was fighting Susanoo is that he wasn't fully serious. Just by getting his half of his arm cut of didn't fazed him. Combating a god toe-on-toe is shocking and never in her life that she has seen such speed and combat prowess that was completely human.
'The Iscariots… Their core members are truly monsters'
'Monsters' that was the name that perfectly describes the core members of the Iscariot Order an organization that upholds and enforces the Ceasefire Treaty between the Three Factions of the Biblical Faction. An organization which is very unique since its members are from the different corners of the supernatural world whose aim is to stop any bloodshed around the world. Having members like Alexander Anderson, the famed [Monster of the Heavens] and their Grandmaster who said to have powers that was given to him by the Biblical God. Alucard; the vicious [No-Life Queen] and the eldest of the three famed True Ancestors or True Vampires who once created havoc during the Great War having powers that terrified Yasaka. Arcueid Brunestud; the mysterious [White Princess] of the Brunestud Castle who is the middle sister of the three True Ancestor sister with rumours of her capable of summoning the Millenium Castle. Ciel; also known as the [Bow] one of the protégés of the [Alexander Anderson] a woman who had no records of her past, an orphan and the only known wielder of the Seventh Scripture. Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, the very handsome Paladin of Order which gained him his codename as [Love Spot] and the descendant of the original Diarmuid who was famous for wielding Gae Buidhe and Gae Dearg. Walter C. Dornez, the [Angel of Death] and the commander of the Iscariot Forces which composes of different supernatural beings. Lord El-Melloi II, the [London Star] the famed lecturer of the Clock Tower in England and an S-class magus. Arturia Pendragon, the woman in front of her who is engaged to the person beside her, known as [Saber] and holding the position of Paladin of Justice and the Last Pendragon.
Lastly Hyoudou Kirei, the [Black Death] a title given to him as he was the foremost and most known operative. It was only until when they met that she was introduced to Hyoudou Kirei. For years many have tried to uncover the identity of the [Black Death] a person who was known as the 'Iscariot's Fist'. However when Yasaka saw his eyes when she first met him, she feels like she was seeing a never ending of complete emptiness. It shuddered her complete being and wondered how a young man have such empty looking eyes.
"Alright you two, the four of us will be having a meeting for a few minutes" Yasaka hustled out the two girls before turning her head at the Yuki-Onna "…Tsurara, could you wait with them outside"
"C'mon you two, The grown-ups are going to do some talking let's wait outside and play a bit" The Yuki-Onna grabbed both of their hands much to their protests in which Tsurara let out a sweet hum as she dragged the two girls as both tried to squirm out of her grip.
Omoikane and Arturia let out a sweatdrop in seeing how well Tsurara handled the two troublemakers. Kirei was just sitting himself as he waited for whatever what the God of wisdom wishes to discuss while Yasaka let out a small proud smile at the effectiveness of her best friend's daughter in dealing with the two girls.
As soon as three girls left them, the God of Wisdom immediately took out four different talismans from his sleeve throwing each of them in four different corners of the room. All four stuck to the wall before a purple barrier began to appear and covered the whole room.
"Now, we can have some privacy from unwanted eyes and ears" The God of Wisdom seriously stated.
Both Kirei and Arturia looked at the Wisdom God with complete attention. Just from the barrier he set up, both of them knew that whatever he will have to say will be top-secret among them.
"There must be a reason that you went ahead and in putting up a barrier. Also making Tsurara, Ojou-chan and Ama-san leave the room" Kirei inquired with a blank look on his face
Outside the room
A chill went up Kunou's spine before turning her head towards the room. Kunou puffed her cheeks.
"DON'T CALL ME OJOU-SAN! CALL ME KUNOU!"
Amaterasu and Tsurara can only stare in confusion at her
Back in the room
Due to the barrier, Kunou's cries were not heard.
Omoikane looked at the [Black Death] with a smile
"Much expected from you, Kirei-dono. You really are sharp in looking underneath all things. Yes, both Yasaka-dono and I don't want anyone even Amaterasu-sama to know what we plan to do. I have already covened with the other Gods regarding my plan and they accepted"
Kirei looked at the Youkai Leader in which Yasaka nodded to show her support of whatever they have planned before he looked back at Omoikane.
"As you can see Susanoo-sama has already declared war on us and judging from his alliance with Gitsune-neesama is that their goal is to draw power from the Leylines around Kyoto."
Arturia seemed to catch up on what the Storm God and the Nine-Tailed rebel aimed to do
"You don't mean that they plan to use that energy?"
"Whatever you are thinking is correct, Arturia-san. But worry not; only three people in this world can fully access the Leylines around Kyoto." Yasaka said as her eyes wandered down her fingers before continuing "First is me an appointed Youkai who was blessed by Amaterasu-sama. Second is my dear daughter, Kunou for she is touted as the next to replace me since she also have Amaterasu-sama's blessing. Lastly is Amaterasu-sama herself for she was the one who created and made the set up the Leyline around Kyoto.
Kirei who was only listening at the explanation then interrupted the conversation with a question on his mind as soon as he heard of Amaterasu setting up the Leylines
"Excuse me, if I may interrupt. I have read that Leylines are spiritual points that were mostly made due to their immense spiritual density by the Earth's energy" Kirei opened his mouth gaining the attention of the other three "But I haven't heard anyone creating Leylines and even setting its location. Since Leylines they are an unknown natural spiritual energy density in an area which always connected to the earth"
Arturia then understood what her partner was trying to say as her eyes widened at the information
"Kirei, what you're trying to say is that the Leylines around Kyoto are not naturally occurring but rather they are abnormal and created"
"Yes, Leylines are not created but they are naturally occurring around the world. From what I have sensed around Kyoto is that they are different to the ones in the Stonehenge and the Pyramids to which they were all connected at the earth. The ones here in Kyoto feel like it is connected to something but rather somewhere"
There was a complete silence inside the room as Kirei finished his explanation. Yasaka can only stare at the Executor in complete surprise; she was shocked on how he was able to decipher the secret that the Gods and the previous Stabalizers of the Kyoto Leyline were hiding.
"AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!"
A loud laugh came from the Shinto God of Wisdom as his laugh cut through the silence.
"Interesting Hyoudou Kirei, You were able to decipher the secret behind the Leylines around Kyoto. Just like you have concluded they are not naturally occurring that connects to the earth but rather they are connected to a place"
"So I was right in my theory, the leylines here are connected to somewhere but where?" Kirei asked
"Takama-ga-hara" Yasaka replied to his question.
"You mean the home and the seat of power of the Shinto Gods" Arturia mouthed in complete surprise
"Yes Arturia-dono, Takama-ga-hara was created by the other Shinto Gods and I. Amaterasu-sama made the foundation which is the Kyoto Leylines" The God of wisdom held both is hands as he stared at the table with a worried look "If Susanoo and Gitsune controls it they will gain an infinite amount of spiritual energy and Divine energy from it."
"I can't leave Kyoto and if I did the Leylines will destabilize which will result in the Destruction of Kyoto and Takama-ga-ha-ra." The Youkai Leader added
Kirei looked at Omoikane with an idea on his mind
"Won't it be better if Kunou and Amaterasu get out of here in Kyoto and get protection from the Iscariot Order?"
Yasaka then stood up from her seat and slammed her hands on the table before giving Omoikane a hardened stare.
"He's right, why haven't we done that? Won't it be better if we gave them to the Iscariots for their safety?"
"The Order can protect the both of them even after the Civil war. I'm sure Alexander-sensei will agree to the idea" Arturia raised her voice as she also supported the idea
"No we can't do that" Omoikane replied with a serious look on his face as he rejected the idea
In that moment Yasaka's motherly instinct came over her as her eyes flared in anger at the Shinto God of Wisdom.
"What do you mean 'no'?! You're going to risk my daughter's life and not give her a better protection. You heard that they can ensure her protection with them?!"
Kirei can only look at Yasaka with wide eyes not only she burst out but she blatantly disrespected a Shinto God. He can understand her position she worries for the only family member she has left and a mother's instinct is stronger than any bond he has seen.
"Yasaka!" With a loud voice the Omoikane spoke making Yasaka shut her mouth
"I know you worry for your daughter but it will also be risky if we do that. We will be splitting them and if Arturia-dono and Kirei-dono leave with them. You will be more vulnerable to be captured. Even if we send them away and with Arturia-dono and Kirei-dono stays with you, your daughter will be a target. Our best option is that Kunou and Amaterasu is to stay here in Kyoto to protect Kunou, Amaterasu-sama and you until the fighting is over. Do you understand me, Yasaka-dono?"
With Omoikane's assured words the Kyuubi calmed down and nodded in understanding. Arturia looked at her with understanding and from what Omoikane said their best option is to stick close, looking at her partner/soon to be husband beside her she could see that he also agrees with the Wisdom God's reasoning.
"But where will we hide during the fighting?" The Executioner asked
"I was getting on that, Kirei-dono. Since our best option is to stay here and wait until the war is over. Yasaka-dono and I have decided that we will be transferring all of you to a temporary residence since almost no one know where it is"
"Do you have any place in mind?" Arturia inquired.
"We will be staying in my old mansion in the Arashiyama forest. I know the place well and lived there before." The Youkai Leader replied
"Won't Susanoo and Gitsune sense where we are if we went there. Since Yasaka-san's and my aura is already known to them?" Kirei warned
"Don't worry, Kirei-dono. I have already set up a barrier in the Area to mask your presence and no one can open it except me and also…" The God of Wisdom Kirei as he took out six different small talismans from the sleeve of his hakama. "…in assurance to your security I have made six different talismans for the each of you to hide all of your presence"
Kirei seemed content at the preparations. Also with this plan Yasaka, Kunou and Amaterasu will be safer with the security measures that Omoikane gave them.
A few minutes later
"How long are they are going to finish?"
Outside the door sitting on one of the sofas was Kunou, Amaterasu and Tsurara. The three of them were still waiting for Kirei, Arturia, Yasaka and Omoikane who were still having their meeting.
Kunou was swinging her legs as her best friend did the same while they sat on the sofa in complete boredom
"They probably are still discussing about the situation earlier and what will we do next" Tsurara stated as she knew that staying here will be dangerous. Her mother has already gone along with the Gods and their forces to intercept Gitsune's Faction. She really hope that nothing happens bad to her mother
The doors of the Meeting room opened revealing the four occupants going out gaining the attention of the three girls.
"Okaa-sama!" Kunou rushed towards her mother as Amaterasu followed. "Where will we be going now?"
"We will be going to my old home in the Arashiyama Forest. I bet you and Ama-san will like it there" Her mother replied as she rubbed her duaghter's head "…also Kire-san and Arturia-san will be going with us to ensure our safety. It will be like a vacation until the crisis is over"
As soon as Kirei's name came out of Yasaka's mouth both girls immediately looked at the Executioner before giving him a pout and a cute angry look on their faces.
Everyone looked at [Black Death] while he looked at the two girls with an oblivious look. As he saw their facial expressions he wasn't sure why the both of them were angry at him. But something on the back of his mind tells him that he should do something appease them.
Walking towards the two young girls he knelt down as the same level as them before rubbing the back of his head.
"…Umm, I don't know why the two of you are angry at me to earn both of your forgiveness" Kirei said as he placed both of his hands on the top of their heads eliciting a happy look on their faces. "I'll do anything whatever you want me to do for the entire day"
Both Kunou and Amaterasu looked at each other as if their minds were connected then looked up at Kirei with stars on their eyes. The other occupants of the room let out a small smile at their interaction.
"Let us ride on your shoulders!" Kunou excitedly requested.
"…!" Amaterasu also nodded excitedly.
Kirei was taken back but complied with their requests as he grabs the two girls and making them sit on his shoulders. He was only content that his arm was already healed if not for the help of Yasaka he would not be able to carry the two girls.
"Heave ho!"
"Uwaahh! We're so high!" The 'Princess' of Kyoto shouted in complete happiness before turning towards the Sun Goddess "Isn't this great, Ama-chan?"
"….!" Amaterasu replied as she grabs a hold of Kirei's hair to balance herself.
"I'll go ahead and call for a carriage to take you to Arashiyama, Yasaka-san" Omoikane excused himself before walking outside of the room. The Youkai Leader bowed back in response
Kirei who was still carrying the two girls on his shoulder began to walk towards outside the door before turning his attention at Arturia who only smiled in amusement at her partner's situation
"I'll just get our things from our rooms."
As he was outside of the room Kirei felt a tug came from Kunou. He looked up and saw that the 'Princess' was giving him serious look as he continued his walk.
"Ne, Kirei-san you'll protect all of us right?"
The man known as the [Black Death] only stay silent as the two girls looked at him in seriousness waiting for his response, he knew that somewhere inside him he was twisted for not even having a reason of living. But he felt filled with purpose when protecting something he deems close to him. Looking at the two girls he knew that empty feeling in his heart being filled when the young Kyuubi asked him that question. It was like back home with his brother and everyone.
"Yes I will protect you, Ama-san, Tsurara and Yasaka-san. I promise it that no harm will come to you even if it cost my life…" He replied before a small smile appeared "…Ojou-chan"
In that moment Kunou's features changes as her cheeks puffed up while her best friend, Amaterasu gave her a small giggle.
"DON'T CALL ME OJOU-SAN! CALL ME KUNOU!"
Flashback End
"Tsurara-san, can you hand me that broom?"
We now see our protagonist currently cleaning the hallway of the mansion alongside Arturia who was wiping the dust on the furnitures, Tsurara who's was beside Kirei was assisting him cleaning the cobwebs on the ceiling, Yasaka was outside the vicinity of the mansion checking the wards that Omoikane set up earlier, Kunou and Amaterasu were wiping the floors of the Hallway as they ran around with rags on their hands.
Apparently due to no one living in the Mansion for a long time, the temporary home has not been cleaned but thanks to the usage of magic they were still able to clean it more efficiently and faster.
"Here you go, Kirei-san." The Yuki-Onna handed Kirei the broom he asked for as he began to reach for the cobwebs that were littered on the ceiling as Tsurara held onto the chair he was standing on. Sweeping the ceiling with the broom he was given, Kirei continued this until no cobwebs were seen.
The sliding door then opened revealing Yasaka holding what seems to be a tray filled with sponge cakes and green tea.
"Everyone! I have snacks here!"
In a blur of the moment Amaterasu and Kunou rushed towards the room as their tiny feet can carry them. Kirei slowly stepped down on the chair that he was standing on while Tsurara called out Arturia who seemed haven't heard Yasaka as she was looking at something on her hands
Gaining Kirei and Tsurara's curiosity, the two of them went to Arturia and peeked over her shoulder to whatever she was looking at. There they saw an old dusty picture on her hands as she was looking at it intently.
It was a picture of two young girls but the most distinct features on them as their Nine-Fox tails behind their backs and a pair of Fox ears on top of their heads. The first girl just look like exactly like Kunou having both her eyes and her hair but the difference was that she was wearing what seemed to be a reverse color of the kimono. Beside Kunou's look alike is a young girl with Black hair and matching colored eyes wearing also a kimono.
The three of them instantly knew who the two girls were. They were Hagoromo Yasaka and Hagoromo Gitsune. Kirei knew that Yasaka's sister was somehow a taboo discussion for her; just seeing her reaction when Hagoromo Gitsune's name was uttered, she always show the same faraway look in her eyes.
"I'll be taking that" The Executioner suddenly snatched the picture away from Arturia's hands and quickly stuffed it in his pocket. As the two women was about to open their mouths, he immediately put a finger on top of their lips.
"Look we can't have Yasaka-san see this. She seemed to be in daze whenever Gitsune is in discussion and we can't risk that when we are being targeted by Susanoo and her. We are on a situation in which we can't lose our focus even if Omoikane-sama assured us of the talismans that we are now using." Kirei whispered to the two.
Both girls slowly nodded at his words and understood the implications. Their faces became beet red when they realized that Kirei's finger was still on their lips.
"Are you three going to eat?" Yasaka called out from the table as her daughter and Amaterasu started eating the sponge cake.
"A-ah, yes Yasaka-sama!" Tsurara stuttered as she took a seat beside Kunou who had a blissful look on her face as she took another bite of the cake.
Both Kirei and Arturia also followed by and sat at the opposite of them. They were each served a slice of Sponge cake and a cup of green tea. Arturia took a slice of the sponge cake and guided it into her mouth
"It's good!" Arturia happily stated as the sweet taste of the cake took her in a state of bliss.
"Isn't it great, Arturia-san? Okaa-sama always makes the best cake in the whole world" Kunou stated proudly as she praised her mother. Amaterasu who was beside her nodded in agreement as she also have attendants back in Takama-ga-hara who always prepared her meals but the Cakes and the pastries that Yasaka always made were something that she always loved.
Kirei was also impressed by Yasaka's baking. He found it very rare for him to appreciate other kinds of food except his favored Mapo Tofu.
A Drumming sound was heard as they were eating. Kunou's ears twitched in excitement as she heard the banging of drums. She very well knew what it was.
"Uwahhh! It's the Gion Matsuri!" Kunou suddenly stood up from her seat and looked at her mother. "Can we go to the festival Okaa-sama?"
"Omoikane-sama told us to stay put here in the mansion until the fighting is over, Kunou. I'm afraid we can't do that" Yasaka sadly rejected her daughter's pleas.
"But, you promised before that you would take me last year?" Kunou's ears drooped as she heard her mother's words.
Arturia who was only watching the spectacle can only look at the little kyuubi pleaded with her mother. She felt bad for the girl but their safety was their top priority.
"Yasaka-san, we have those talismans that Omoikane-sama gave us right" Kirei interrupted and everyone looked at him. "He said that those talismans completely masked our presence. I really think that we can go to the Gion Matsuri Festival without any fear since those papers completely masked our presence"
Kunou who seem to understand the idea then turned back to her mother with a desperate look on her eyes. Yasaka then closed her eyes as if thinking about the decision
After a few seconds she opened her eyes and gave her daughter a loving smile.
"Okay, we'll go to the Festival tonight"
"Yatta!/…!" Amaterasu and Kunou jumped from their seats as they quickly cheered.
Tsurara, Yasaka and Arturia smiled at the scene of the two girls as they jumped around in excitement. Unknown to them Kirei was looking at the talisman that Omoikane gave him before slapping the piece of paper on the top of his undershirt.
ENDING THEME
MEMORIA by Aoi Eir
(Shizuka ni utsuriyuku tooi kioku no nakaomoide ni yorisoi nagara kimi wo omoeru nara)Camera showing chess pieces of the 9 Core Members of the Iscariot Order
8 second intro music
A shot of a Bayonet (Anderson) followed and sequenced by Bloody Razor Wires(Walter) Casul and Jackal (Alucard's Pistols), Black Chains (Arcueid), Gae Dearg and Gae Buidhe (Diarmuid), Seventh Scripture Cannon (Ciel), Yellow scarf (El-Melloi II), Excalibur Proto (Arturia) and lastly Bab-Ilu (Kirei)
(Itsumo minareteru madobe ni utsutta)Alexander Anderson is shown leading a battalion of exorcist during the Great war all bloodied. With Walter C. Dornez being surrounded by metal wires
(sono hitomi wa ashita wo muiteita)A long haired and young Arcueid Brunestud sitting on the throne of the Brunestud Castle with Alucard wearing whole black armour as her eyes shone red
(Sakaraenu sadame to shitte mo)A young Diarmuid is shown alone in an abandoned house as a shadow of his parents leaving him
(kowakunaikokoro kara shinjiteiru)A crying Ciel being forcibly separated from her parents during an evacuation by Vatican Exorcists
(Shizuka ni utsuriyuku tooi kioku no naka)A young El-Melloi II experimenting with Alchemy in a class in the Clock Tower
(Kimi to sugoshita akashi wa tashika ni koko ni aru)Arturia watching the Pendragon estate being burned down by flames as corpses surround her
(Afuredasu kimochi wo oshiete kureta kara kono sekai ga naku natte mo watashi wa soko ni iru)A flying shot is shown with a young Hyoudou Kirei with his eyes closed being surrounded by the 'Black Mud' with the silhouette of the Tower of Babel behind him.
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