"" - Speech
'' - Thought
[] - Sacred Gear
[] - Ddraig
{} - Sparda
"" - Isa/ Hollow
...
Yukio looked around confused as to why he was in an elegant Japanese room, expensive looking items around him before Asia's voice drew his attention "Yukio-san"
He turned to face her, surprised at seeing her dressed in a white kimono and sitting in a formal posture with her head bowed. Her eyes were teary as she continued "Thank you for everything you have done for me. Today, I, Asia, am going to become a bride."
'What…?' Yukio thought shocked.
"Sob, Asia-chan you have grown so much… you look beautiful!" Keiko spoke while crying with a smile as she looked at Asia before Rias spoke, wiping her own tears away
"Asia, you know that you can come back to us at any time, right?"
"Asia-chan, you can leave the rest to us." Akeno added in an emotional tone, Keiko noticing Yukio's confused look as she explained
"Hey Nii-kun, you should say something to Asia-chan. You adored her as well." Yukio turned as the door slide open, his eyes settling on Diodora Astaroth and a fierce snarl started to form on Yukio's face as Diodora spoke
"Nice to meet you, Onii-san. My name is Diodora Astaroth. I'm a High-class Devil and am super rich. Fufufu, you can leave Asia to me. I will definitely make her happy!" Black reiatsu formed around Yukio as his hands moved to grip his face, his eyes switching between normal colour and eerie yellow while everyone continued moving around him
"What a handsome man! Even when she starts getting on years she'll have a stable life." Keiko spoke with a smile before Rias and Akeno added
"I have every confidence in Diodora, I know I can leave Asia to him."
"Exactly."
"Now Asia, let's begin the ceremony. Let's head towards our bright future together!" Diodora spoke as he picked up Asia bridal style and started to walk off.
"Ah! You! I didn't say you could leave!" Yukio growled out, starting to move forwards as Asia just waves at him as she spoke
"Yukio-san! You've taken good care of me up to now! I will definitely attain happiness~!"
"Heh, you really gonna let this happen, you weakling" Isa's voice pierced the air, Yukio's reiatsu growing as he found the scene around him shift, his surroundings changing to what looked to be a large Japanese estate from the feudal era as his eyes shot wide as a chilling cry echoed through the air
"RRROOOAAAGGGHHH!"
Yukio spun around to see a short humanoid figure stepping out of a cloud of dust, bone white hands ending in three clawed fingers which also was the same case with there toes. A thick reptilian like tail swung around behind him, blood red at the bottom third while bone white the rest of the way. The mask was that of a Hollow's with blood red fangs and red line marks falling down to the cheeks while eerie yellow eyes looked almost dead to the world and two curled horns were on his forehead. There was a large hole in the centre of the Hollow's chest which went all the way through and silver hair flowed down its back to just below there shoulder blades.
The Hollow stalked forwards its arms swinging lifelessly at its sides before Keiko's voice drew Yukio's attention "Yu-Yukio-kun… why…? Why did this happen to you?"
Yukio's mouth opened as he looked around, recognising some of the people around him as members of his family, each littered with injuries to various degrees, before finally realising as Isa spoke up amused "Yep… This is where I was truly born… Out of rage and hate and fuelled by the despair and darkness that forever will lurk in your heart. This was my first outing you know…"
"I refuse to let you do this Nii-kun!" A younger looking Keiko shouted with tears falling from her eyes, assuming a battle stance as pink reiatsu exploded from out of her body. Hollow Yukio shot forwards with a shocking speed, one fist lashing out only for it to be blocked by Keiko, the mouth opening as a Cero grew in between his jaws.
Keiko dodged the blast which destroyed a wall behind her before launching a kick into Hollow Yukio's stomach and launching him into the air, which flipped in the air before landing on all fours like a wild animal, its mouth opening again as another, this time black with green edging, Cero formed fired from its mouth at a wide eyed and shocked Keiko.
…
Yukio awoke with panicked gasps, his whole body drenched in sweat as he stared wide eyes at the ceiling as he took in deep almost painful lungfuls of air. He knew it was obvious Kieko or someone had saved him back then but he had never known that had happened to him before today, unless his Hollow was playing tricks with him.
"Why would I play tricks, Yukio? I'm just showing you who you truly are" Isa cackled amused.
"Y-Yukio-san. Are you okay?" Asia asked with concern, still in her pyjamas as Yukio's breathing started to calm down as he glanced to the clock to see it was early morning. Yukio asking in a gasping tone as pieces of the first part of his dream came flooding back
"…Asia, you're still here."
"Yes. I'm right here? You were calling my name in your sleep and then started shaking and sweating…I-I tried to wake you but you wouldn't wake" Asia spoke with a concerned voice as tears welled up in her eyes as she looked him over, her hands tightly clunching at his still shaking one. Yukio blinked in surprise as he noticed tears falling from his own eyes as he spoke in a soft tone
"I had a dream where you got married. *sniff* It was more painful than I thought." Yukio knew he couldn't talk about his Hollow side to Asia. She had been scared with just a small portion so he hated to see what would happen to her if she saw or heard of the form he'd taken as a child like he had just.
Asia looked confused before speaking with a smile on her face "Yukio-san you worry too much. It's okay. I'm not getting married any time soon."
"Really? I think I would die from loneliness if you left me you know?" Yukio spoke with a sad smile as he looked at Asia, who smiled brightly as she answered
"Yes. It would be a very serious thing if Yukio-san died of loneliness."
"…Unya." A voice came from under the moving sheets, Yukio blinking back what tears he had before Koneko woke up with a large yawn and dressed in only a white shirt, her hands coming up with wipe at her sleepy eyes before wrapping her arms around Yukio's waist and going back to sleep atop of his waist.
"…Nyan." Koneko muttered, her cat ears twitching while her tail traced patterns in the air. She'd moved in a few days after having to help Kiyome and Yukio had noticed that since then she would claim his lap for her seat as well as sneaking in and sleeping next to him.
"Anyway, I'm glad that Asia getting married was just a bad dream." Yukio spoke with a sigh as he wiped his forehead before patting Koneko's head absentmindedly.
"I seriously wish we can leave it as a dream." Rias spoke from where she sat holding a lot of letters while concerned glances kept shooting over to Yukio as he asked
"Are those letters?" Rias sighed as she nodded and answered
"Yes, the one who send them are - Diodora Astaroth. It looks like they're love letters. Not to mention the movie tickets, invitations to dinner and product tokens. He also left some big presents at the entrance. How many times has it been now?" Yukio scowled as he remembered that, gifts keeping showing up at his house for Asia from Diodora.
He also knew that Asia didn't know how to respond to Diodora's proposal at all and kept apologising to everyone every time a package came. A small smirk came to Yukio's face as he remembered destroying a few, himself, in a ball of dragon flames before Asia or the others could see them.
"Why can't he just leave us alone?" Yukio muttered angrily.
…
"I'm afraid that my daughter had been hiding a boyfriend who I've accepted now so this union will not be happening now" Kiyome's father spoke as he sat at a low table, the middle aged man with powder blue hair opposite him and his teenage son, who had matching hair, looking neutrally at him as the elder spoke with a sad smile
"That's a shame to hear but it's understandable. I, at least, hope that the Abe Clan and the Sagura Clan can get along still then, isn't that right Sosuke" The young man glanced to his father before nodding as he spoke with a polite smile
"I would like that as well Tou-san, Abe-san… I have other matters to attend to so I will take my leave" Both adults nodded in understanding, Sosuke standing before bowing and leaving the room.
Tbe moment he was out of view of both his father and Kiyome's father, Sosuke's face twisted in a dark scowl as he slammed a fist into the wall as he muttered "No…She's mine…I won't let her get away now…"
…
Yukio relaxed into the sofa in the living room, waiting for Georgia to get changed so that he could start showing her around the town as he hadn't got any contracts to go on tonight. Rias and the other members of the ORC were still at school and Keiko was working which meant the only people in the house were himself, Orihime and Georgia.
Closing his eyes, Yukio tried to dismiss the lingering thoughts of the 'memories' Isa had been showing him of his first, feeling the concern and worry from Sparda and Ddraig as they spoke up
{Don't worry Yukio. We won't let that happen again}
[Yeah, you have more control over your power then back then]
Yukio blinked in surprise, having felt a weight settle on his lap, finding Orihime looking concerned as she spoke "Are you alright Yukio-sama? I don't want you to be troubled"
"I'll be alright Orihime-san" Yukio spoke with a soft smile, Orihime frowning softly as she took hold of Yukio's hands and wrapped them around her waist as she mumbled
"I don't want to be left out, Yukio-sama…"
"What did you say…?" Yukio asked confused, Orihime blushing as she spoke a little louder
"I want Yukio-sama to kiss me…" Yukio blushed in surprise as he looked at Orihime's shy look as Ddraig smirked
[Go on... Do it!]
{She has been with you for a while now} Sparda added, Yukio smiling slightly as he nodded to her while caressing Orihime's cheek and making her blush as he spoke softly
"Alright…" Orihime blushed as Yukio slowly drew her into a light kiss, her hands holding the back of his head as she prolonged it for a minute before parting. Orihime's cheeks was flushed as she rested her head down on his chest, Yukio blushing nervously as he rested a hand atop of her head as he spoke
"You know if there's anything you want you can just ask me, Orihime-san…" She nodded, hugging him tighter as she smiled and drew him into another deeper kiss as footsteps came down the stairs as Georgia spoke
"I'm ready Yukio-san…" Georgia blushed as she watched the pair end there kiss, Orihime looking away shyly at seeing her in the room before moving from off his lap while Yukio sheepishly scratched the back of his head as he stood up and spoke
"Alright then, let's go… Want to come along Orihime-san?" Orihime looked surprised at the invitation, glancing to Georgia to see her looking disappointed at Yukio before nodding as she answered him
"I think I will. Thank you, Yukio-sama…"
…
Georgia blushed as she walked next to Yukio, both was in casual clothes her own being a light blue blouse and a pair of jeans while Yukio's was in black jeans and a red short sleeved shirt, Orihime was stood on his otherside dressed in a simple blouse and red skirt. The tour around the town felt like a date to Georgia and Orihime and even with the other there Yukio was avoiding showing favourites as he held there hands, much to the envy of other guys around them.
"Wow this is all so interesting…" Georgia spoke surprised, not having left the Underworld at all before staying with Yukio. Orihime was smiling with a blush on her cheeks as she looked around as she asked
"Can we have a look in some of the shops?"
"Yes please Yukio-san!" Georgia spoke eagerly, Yukio chuckling as he watched the two girls looking at him with puppy dog eyes as he nodded
"Yeah, it's fine with me" With that both girls looked to each other with a silent conversation before nodding as Yukio found himself pulled towards the nearest clothes shop.
…
Kiyome smiled as she walked around the estate of her home, checking in on the monsters that lived with her. She was whistling cheerfully at the fact her parents were staying for a while before going off on there next adventure, along with remembering what Yukio had done for her before and that he'd agreed to go out for dinner with her at some point.
Kiyome's eyes widened as she looked upon the injured spiderwoman before her, immediately rushing to check on her condition as she spoke "Hey are you alright?"
"Y-Yeah…" The off-white shoulder length haired spiderwoman spoke, piercing red eyes focusing on her before looking around to see no one was within close enough distance to stop what she was planning to do next as a small smirk formed on her face. White webbing shot from the spiderwoman wrists wrapping tightly around Kiyome before she could dodge as Takahashi's voice called out
"Ojou-sama!" The voice drew Kiyome's mother, her eyes widening at seeing the spiderwoman scuttling off with Kiyome tied up in some sort of rope play on her back.
"No! Kiyome-chan" Kiyome's mother called as she tried to run after them with Takahashi along side, only for several balls of webbing to shoot out from the spiderwoman's wrists and stick them to the ground.
Kiyome's mother shook in a mixture of anger, at recognising the spiderwoman as being one of the monsters under the control of the family Kiyome was intended to meet with before Yukio had won against her husband, and worry for her daughter, and what they would do to her if they found out she was a half breed, as she pulled her phone from out of her skirt pocket and quickly dialled a number from memory.
"Yukio-kun I need your help"
….
Yukio used his Sonido to cover the city easily after getting a call from Kiyome's mother who had explained that Kiyome had been kidnapped by a spiderwoman she knew to be working for the monster hunter family that she had been suppose to meet before his intervention.
Rias and the rest of the ORC had been in the middle of handling requests for the evening when Yukio got the call from Kiyome's mother, luckily not having a request for tonight as he was guiding Georgia and Orihime around town had them soon agree to come along with him. Georgia was using her wind magic to augment her speed to keep up, while Orihime had been using her feathered wings and fire magic to keep up.
Yukio had been surprised to hear that both of them had been training with Keiko so they could fight better.
Currently the trio was standing outside a traditional Japanese estate, Yukio having followed Kiyome's aura to here as he jumped onto the wall as Georgia asked "Yukio-san isn't it rude to come in uninvited?"
"Well this is more a rescue mission then a typical meeting so it doesn't really matter" Yukio replied, Georgia nodding in understanding before jumping up onto the wall next to him while Orihime easily flew onto the wall as they looked over the compound.
"It looks too quiet, Yukio-sama" Orihime spoke concerned as she noticed Yukio nod with a frown as he hopped down into the grassy field, rolling his shoulders absentmindedly as he replied
"Come on… There's probably a trap somewhere for us…" Yukio frowned as he felt a similar energy to that of Yoshi and Balk, Georgia and Orihime landing gracefully on there feet behind him as Georgia asked concerned
"Is everything alright, Yukio-san?"
"I'm feeling something similar to that Yoshi I ran into helping Shinji… and that metal woman I fought with the others before that" Yukio spoke with a thoughtful tone, looking around as he let his scenes sweep the estate before focusing in the direction of a large farmyard style barn that sat near the back behind the large Japanese style home.
"Kiyome-san's this way" Yukio spoke as he started to jog towards the barn, the pair of girls hurried after him while looking around warily as Orihime spoke
"There should be other monsters here if this is a monster hunter's home"
"I guess they are all hiding at the moment" Yukio spoke thoughtfully as they approached the open sliding door of the barn, his eyes widening in shock at seeing Kiyome chained up with her hands abover her head and her legs chained to the ground, brown rabbit ears coming from her head while her arms and legs from the elbow and knees below were rabbit like with brown fur. She was wearing some sort of revealing bondage outfit and a choker around her neck as she called out in relief
"Yukio-kun!" Sosuke smirked from where he was standing before Kiyome, turning back to see Yukio, Orihime and Georgia as he spoke
"So you're Yukio… Not much to look at, are you"
"Release Kiyome-san now…" Yukio spoke as he pointed Rebellion at Sosuke who smirked, gripping Kiyome's ears and pulling her head up as he spoke
"Did you know that this bitch was a mongrel when she approached you? A half-breed Youkai just pretending to be human… To think you were suppose to be my wife, well now I'm going to make you my slave"
"Get the hell away from her before your family needs a new heir" Yukio shouted angrily as a red aura erupted around him, hating that Sosuke was derespecting Kiyome just because she was a half breed, as he started to walk forwards, Sosuke smiling carefree as he clicked his fingers
"Oh, Yuri-chan come out and eat this annoying devil" From above a white scaled figure dropped, Yukio dodging the axe kick from the dragon monster girl whose dispondant crystal blue eyes settled on him as she started to lash out with punches and kicks which he dodged before raising Rebellion to cut her in half as Kiyome called out
"Yukio-kun, please just knock her out!" Yukio frowned slightly, dismissing the broadsword as he swung to punch her, missing as a small crater appeared in the ground before Yukio caught a kick with his other hand and landed a palm strike on the scales covering Yuri's stomach and launching her back.
Georgia turned to find herself surrounded by three brown scaled lizard men armed with serrated swords, drawing Red Queen from her back as she gathered wind and fire magic around the blade as she charged into fight them. Orihime took to the air to dodge the pair of Harpies that had swooped down on her, swirling flames around her hands as she fashioned them into claws as she started to fight with the Harpies in the air.
Yukio caught another one of Yuri's punches, his eyes noticing a weird red flower protruding from the top of her head as he landed a chop on her neck and knocking her out, the flower disappearing almost instantly. Yukio set Yuri on the ground by one of the walls, turning back to Sosuke who looked shocked before two other figures dropped from the roof of the barn.
Both looked to be Tiger Yokai with orange and black striped fur and muscular builds, also both having the same flower on there head and dispondant eyes. They charged after a moment's waiting, Yukio slipping into a defensive stance as he blocked and deflected there punches and kicks before Spartan kicking one of them into a wooden pillar of the barn. Turning Yukio threw a punch into the gut of the other Yokai, noticing Georgia flinging the last of the Lizardmen into the ground by using a wind and earth magic.
"How can you be this strong…? You're just a Devil aren't you?" Sosuke spoke in fear as he backed away, Kiyome's smile growing at seeing Yukio only knocking out his opponents as he replied
"Only a Devil? You really didn't do your homework did you? I am the Seishinryuutei, Hosokawa Yukio" Sosuke's face dropped as he looked at Yukio in a new and scared light before calling
"Mibashi! You said you could insure my monsters could win against him"
"I only said I could ensure they wouldn't betray you, Sagura-san" Another male voice spoke, Yukio turning to see an orange haired man step out fo the shadows, guessing that was Mibashi, as his eyes narrowed at feeling the similar energy to Yoshi as he asked
"So you are the one controlling these monsters…? What is your connection to Yoshi and Kuga?" Mibashi smirked as he looked at Yukio, his one visible eye narrowing as he replied
"No. The possession was done by my Doll, Ritz. As for me I'm a part of the same group as those two" Yukio finally noticed the flower looking mouse that was sitting in Mibashi's hand as he drew Rebellion and pointing at Mibashi as he asked
"Doll…? What are you?"
"We are the Bount, Hosokawa Yukio…" Another male voice spoke behind him, Yukio turning to see a white haired muscular man with red eyes who was standing between the prone forms of Georgia and Orihime as Yukio changed Rebellion into Amonusen as the man continued
"Mibashi, why has your experiment taken so long...? You were only supposed to test how many beings your Doll could possess not get yourself involved with this brat's delusions of grandure."
"Hey!" Sosuke called annoyed, only for a trio of glares shut him up before Mibashi replied
"It has been improved in terms of numbers to fifteen, Kariya-sama. I was just testing out there abilities against the half breed here" Yukio frowned as he looked to see if Orihime and Georgia was alright, sighing in relief at seeing them breathing, before glancing back to where Kiyome was still chained up as he asked seriously
"What are you planning to do to Soul Society?"
"Hm, what would that have to do with someone who's had his ties cut from there since you were young?" Kariya asked with a small amused smile, Yukio taking a ready stance as he replied
"I will not allow your group affect what good they do for the world"
"I would be wary of what you say when I have two of your girls so close to me" Kariya snorted back, surprised as Yukio disappeared from view before appearing in front of Kiyome with Orihime and Georgia being held in an arm each as he gently set them down next to the half-Yokai who he then snapped the chains on her as he asked in a concerned tone
"Are you alright?"
"I am now, Yukio-kun" Kiyome spoke with an embarrassed face as she rubbed her wrists, Yukio nodding as he turned back to Kariya and Mibashi as he stated with a smirk
"You don't have any bargaining chips now…"
"Impressive… but you really think you can win against me with speed alone" Kariya spoke, Yukio summoning Amonusen to his hand as his reiatsu started to grow around him as he looked serious
"I guess we'll find out!" With that Yukio shot forwards, swinging Amonusen over his head only for it to be met with Kariya's hand and a blast of wind slamming into his body and forcing him back. Yukio activated [Boosted Gear] with out a second thought as he charged forwards from the air.
[Boost]
A large tornado covered Kariya and Mibashi from view as Yukio stopped his charge, the wind disappearing after a few moments to reveal that both of the Bount members had disappeared as Yukio gritted his teeth as he dismissed Amonusen and muttered
"Damn it…"
{At least we know what there group is called now…} Sparda spoke up thoughtfully as Ddraig added
[Still doesn't explain what they want. At least the girls are safe]
"Thank you Yukio-kun" Kiyome spoke with a bright smile, glomping onto Yukio and pulling him into a sudden kiss as his arms wrapped around her waist as he kissed back subconsciously. Kiyome pulled back with a red face, Yukio looking embarrassed as he replied
"Don't worry about it…"
"Yukio-san…?" Georgia asked with a groan, Yukio letting go of Kiyome as he crouched down to her as he spoke
"You're alright now" Georgia smiled with a blush as she got back up, Orihime soon following as Kiyome hid her rabbit features from view as the quartet started to leave.
...
"You should have told us about what had happened, Yukio, we could've helped?" Rias spoke seriously, Yukio nodding as he answered with a sigh
"I know but if I hadn't of gone over there as soon as it happened who knows what would have happened to Kiyome-san" Currently the pair was walking home from school, Yukio having gone to tell Rias what had happened after he'd taken Kiyome home. Orihime and Georgia had headed back home ahead of him as he stopped by the clubroom to explain things.
"At least Abe-sempai is safe now" Asia spoke from his other side while smiling, Rias nodding in agreement as they came to a stop outside of there home to see a delivery van parked up and a man holding a small pile of boxes walking towards the front door.
"Excuse me? Who are those for?" Yukio asked curiously, breaking off from the girls as he rushed over to the man who replied while looking at a list
"Argento Asia-san..."
"Oh, I'll take those then" Yukio spoke, heading to the door and opening before accepting the parcels and signing the paper before taking them inside. Noticing Asia and Rias entering behind him as he checked over the boxes before frowning at seeing they were all from Diodora.
"Yukio what are you going to do with those" Rias asked nervously as she felt his spiritual aura start to seep out, Asia looking curious as they, Akeno, Xenovia and Koneko followed him into the backgarden. Yukio grinned eagerly as he threw them into the air before pointing his hand at the flying parcels as he called "Hadō #54. Haien"
The purple blast of flames destroyed the parcels easily, Yukio patting his hands before answering "Oh, just taking out some trash..."
Asia looked down saddened that she was bringing trouble onto the others before Yukio put an arm around her shoulders as he spoke "Don't worry about it, Asia-san... This'll be all over soon and Diodora won't bother you again"
"Nii-kun, we have a guest so come up here and meet them!" Keiko called out, Yukio blinking surprised before heading back inside to see Kiyome smiling nervously next to Keiko as Rias spoke shocked
"Kiyome what are you doing here?"
"My...my parents want me to stay here as it would be easier for Yukio-kun to protect me from Sagura-san or anyone lese who might come after me" Kiyome answered while blushing with a smile, Yukio looking surprised as the girls looked shocked at her before Keiko spoke
"Nii-kun can you take her bags upstairs to her room"
"Alright then, Keiko-nee… Follow me Kiyome-san" Yukio spoke with a smile, taking several bags from before the brunette and heading towards the stairs, Kiyome following him as Rias and the other girls started to wonder what to do with the new rival.
...
Yukio yawned as he sat back on his chair, the nightmares had continued since Isa showed him his awakening and even spread into some of the looks and comments his father's family had made about him due to being a half Shinigami.
"Staying up all night with Asia?" Kiryu asked with a perverted smile, Yukio shaking his head as he muttered back
"Had a nightmare... How was your summer, Kiryu-san?"
"It was alright... By the way, Yukio-san, lately Asia acts weird at times, do you know the reason for that?" Kiryu asked curiously, Yukio frowning as he remembered Asia was having trouble in class because of being worried about Diodora. Asia noticed Yukio looking at her, smiling stiffly before noticing Kiryu's suspicious look at him as he asked
"What is it?"
"No, it's just that since entering the second term your popularity with girls has increased from before"
"Really?" Yukio asked surprised, Kiryu smirking slightly as she explained
"Your face has become more serious, and even your eyes. I can tell that your body has become quite muscular as well and even some of the girls are saying you've become more wild"
"Really...? I guess it's the working out I've done over the summer" Yukio replied with a sheepish smile as he rubbed the back of his neck, Kiryu's smirk growing before one of the other guys in there class rushed in and called
"H-Hey! This is urgent!" He gulped down some water, his friend had handed him before speaking out to everyone clearly
"There are three transfer students coming! They're all girls!" A beat of silence passed amongst the classroom before everyone shouted in shock
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!?"
Yukio took a moment to focus his senses, picking up the three new students approaching the classroom with the teacher as most of the guys in the class attempted to smarten their appearance up to give a good impression while the girls shaking there heads in disbelief.
{That's Irina...} Sparda spoke in a sure tone, Yukio mentally nodding back as Ddraig added with a pervy smile
[Those two Fallen Angel twins are with her as well]
'Kotake and Kotume' Yukio thought surprised, having not seen them since after the Ratings Game when Azazel introduced them to him.
"Um, it might be unusual during this time of year but three new students will be joining us." The teacher spoke as he entered the room, everyone excited while the guys were tense to find out what they looked like.
"Come in." The teacher spoke, the trio of girls entering the room as Yukio frowned at seeing Irina, who now had her hair in twintails, while the guys shouted in joy. Glancing around he saw Xenovia and Asia was both shocked at seeing her here as Irina bowed her head and introduced herself with a big smile
"My name is Shidou Irina. Everyone, let's get along!" Kotake and Kotume smiled, ableit the latter more nervously as they introduced themselves
"My name is Asami Kotake"
"My name is Asami Kotume"
"Please look after us" They finished together, Yukio sure he heard several thuds behind him as he tried to suppress his blush at how attractive they looked in the school uniform before noticing Irina frowning at him which was answered by a cold look of his own as she looked down ashamed.
...
"Come with me for a sec, please Yukio-kun" Irina spoke as she took hold of Yukio's hand and pulled him out of the room, Yukio noticing Asia, Xenovia and Georgia following after him before they ended up away from the other students in there class.
"It has been a while Yukio-kun, and also Xenovia!" Irina spoke happily as she hugged Xenovia as she added
"Xenovia! I'm glad you are doing okay! It might be awkward due to our positions but I'm truly happy!"
"Yes, it has been a while Irina. I'm glad you are doing alright yourself. Is it punishment that the cross you are wearing is giving some minor damage to me…?" Xenovia replied with a smile, Yukio leaning against the wall as Xenovia asked
"What brings you here?"
"I transferred here by Michael-sama's order. I will give more details after the lectures. I will be in the old-school building, okay?" Irina answered while making a cute wink, Yukio pulling out his phone so he could text Rias
-Shidou Irina came, did you know about it?-
-Yes, it was suddenly determined to turn like that. I will introduce you to her with a proper explanation after the lectures, so please look after her until then. She is a transfer student after all- Was Rias' response as Irina looked sadly at him as she spoke
"Yukio-kun…I hope you can forgive me about before"
"You know what I've been through, Irina-san. I expected you to act better then them especially since you were the one who taught me not the believe rumours or judging a group by the actions of a single person. Don't just think you can just apologize and that will fix everything" Yukio replied, drawing confused looks from Asia and Xenovia as Irina nodded sadly as she spoke
"I will make it up to you, Yukio-kun"
"Yukio-san!" Kotake and Kotume called, Yukio giving the pair a smile as he asked
"I'm surprised you two were starting today, was it Azazel-sensei's doing?"
Kotume blushing shyly as she nodded, Kotake nodded as she answered "Yeah…Officially we're here as his assistants."
"B-But we volunteered because…" Kotume added, looking at him nervously asYukio blushed as he rubbed the back of his head as he replied
"Well, I'll do my best to help you out here, alright?" Asia, Georgia, Xenovia and Irina smiling to varying degrees before Kotake knocked her sister against Yukio, the latter hugging the former to avoid either of them falling over as Kotake giggled and Kotume's face turned bright red.
…
Once classes were over, everyone gathered in the clubroom, including Azazel, Sona and Saji, to greet Irina Kotake and Kotume.
"Shidou Irina-san. Asami Kotake. Asami Kotume, I welcome you all to our school." Everyone greeted, Yukio wondering at what point his lap had become a personal seat for Koneko.
"Yes! Everyone! Well, there are people I'm meeting for the first time but most of you I have met before. My name is Shidou Irina! Church…. No, I came here to Kuou academy as a messenger of the angels!" Irina explained to everyone before Kotake added
"Kotume and I are here to act as Azazel-sama's assistants but that is only the official story." Everyone gave the trio applause while bitter smiles as Irina began her speech, Yukio leaning over to Xenovia as he whispered
"H-Hey Xenovia"
"Why are you speaking in a low voice?"
"Irina doesn't know about the death of God right?"
"At least she didn't know about it when she parted with me." Xenovia answered quietly, Yukio guessing Irina would know about it if she had been sent on a mission from Heaven before looking shocked as Azazel asked instantly
"You do know about the death of "God from the Bible" right?"
"Oi! You can't suddenly ask her something like that out of the blue!" Yukio spoke as he pointed at Azazel, who just sighed as he replied
"Idiot. If she's here then she received the mission while knowing all about it. Listen, this place is one of the most important places among the territory of the Three Great Powers alliance. If someone affiliated comes here, then it means they are stepping foot in while having basic knowledge of it." Irina nodded before Yukio added
"I know that! But you should at least have some tact about it"
"Of course Governor-sama of the Fallen-Angels. Don't worry Yukio-kun. I already know about the absence of the Lord." Irina answered with a sad smile, Yukio calming down
"You are quite tough. I never thought Irina, who has such a strong belief in the teachings, would come here without being shocked at all." Xenovia spoke as tears started to come from her eyes, Irina soon following as she shouted
"Of course I'm shocked! My spiritual support! The centre of the world! Father of many creation dieeeeeeed!? I was living while believing in all of the teachings so I spent 7 days and 7 nights sleeping when I heard the truth from Michael-sama! Aaaaaaaaaaaaah, Lord!" Irina hugged onto the table as Yukio sweatdropped. His family had never been religious even though he knew of the existence of Shinigami and Devils when he was a child, although he didn't like looking back on those times.
"I understand how you feel."
"I know."
Asia and Xenovia said gently to Irina, the trio hugging each other as Yukio smiled to himself. Asia and Xenovia still prayed to God till this day, still feeling grateful to God
"Asia-san! I'm sorry for calling you a witch last time! I even said horrible things to Xenovia when we said our goodbyes! I'm sorry!" Irina apologizes to Asia and Xenovia, Yukio's smile growing as he watched the trio.
"I don't mind. I'm hoping we can get along since we all love the same Lord."
"Same as me. That was also my fault for acting without thinking properly. I turned into a devil immediately after all. But I'm happy that we are reunited like this."
"Ah, Lord!" The three spoke as they started to pray, Yukio guessing this was the Church Trio as they had all reached an understanding.
"Can I assume that you are Michael's messenger?" Azazel asked, Irina nodding as she answered
"Yes Azazel-sama. Michael-sama was troubled because not a single person from the Heaven's side is here. He said it's a problem if none of the staff is in this area."
"Oh yeah, Michael did say something like that. This location is active with the power of those from either Heaven or the Underworld, but the ones who are actually working here are Rias and Sona Sitri's group, and a small number of other people including myself. Well, it's functioning enough with us but Michael said something so serious that he thinks someone from Heaven should also work here and said he would send someone. Heaven has already given a lot of support which is more than we can ask for. I said we don't need anyone but he said that he won't accept that and the one he decided to send is her." Azazel replied with a sigh, Yukio understanding that the territory was only holding Devils and Fallen Angels, even Shinigami if he and Keiko were included as being more then there devil sides.
Irina suddenly got up and started to pray, her body starting to glow and white wings appeared from her back. Everyone looking shocked as Azazel asked calmly while putting his hand under his chin "-Your name is Shidou Irina correct? Did you go through the angel transformation?"
"Angel transformation? I guess that would be possible if the [Evil Pieces] are around right?" Yukio asked Azazel who nodded
"Yeah, I guess the scientists of Heaven and the Underworld have been discussing theories involving those"
"Yes. I received Michael-sama's blessing and became a reincarnated angel. I heard that the Seraphs used the technologies of the Devils and Fallen-Angels and made it possible. Four Great Seraphs and other Seraphs. The total of ten Seraphs decided to have twelve subordinates called [Brave Saints] each with a position from an "Ace" to a "Queen" of the cards. The cards of King will be the position of the Angel-sama who would be the master." Irina started to explain, Azazel looking interested as he spoke
"So Yukio-kun was right, the Evil Pieces' technologies were used and the artificial Sacred Gears from the Fallen Angels, huh. Man, Heaven sure did create an interesting thing right after we gave them our technology. If the devils are chess, then the angels are cards, huh. Well, cards also have the meaning of "trump card" in them. After God's death the increase of pure angels became impossible. So increasing the number of reincarnated angels would connect to strengthen their forces."
"If you are using such a system then it seems like there will be someone strong called a Joker hiding. The twelve members also represent the twelve apostles. Man he sure does entertain me, that Elder Angel-sama." Azazel started to laugh before Yukio asked curiously
"So what card are you then, Irina?"
"I'm an Ace! Fufufu, as Michael-sama's Ace. I received an honorable position! I can even die! Even if the Lord is gone, I can continue to live if I'm Michael-sama's Ace!" Irina answered confidently while her eyes glittered, the symbole of an Ace on her hand.
"So the new support of your life is Michael-san, huh." Yukio spoke with a sigh in relief, Xenovia then adding
"Yes. It's better than losing yourself"
"Also Michael-sama said he can see a special Rating Game between evil-pieces and Brave Saints happening in the future! He also said that right now only the angels of Seraph has them but in the near future High-level angel-sama besides the Seraph would be given this system and is hoping them to battle each other just like the Rating Games of the devils!" Irina added in a joyful tone which made everyone look shocked while Azazel was impressed as he spoke
"There are those among angels and devils who are against the decision made by the top people. We had a relationship where we had wars against each other for a very long time, so there would be those who feel uneasy if we suddenly tell them to get along. But Michael sure has thought about it. Like that, he's preparing a representative war where they can make their arguments into battle techniques and they can release them. It's just like the World Cup or Olympics of the human world."
"Then would it be possible for us, the Gremory group, and the game system used by the angels to have a battle?" Yukio spoke with a smile, Azazel twitching his neck as she replied
"Maybe in the future it will. Even if I say that, not right away. At least ten years…..or maybe twenty years. Well, around then would be a good time for you devil rookies and you will be able to enjoy it."
"Looks like we are able to enjoy it." Kiba spoke with interest.
"C-Churches are scary…" Gasper spoke troubled; Yukio guessing it was to do with the churches still continuing with vampire hunts.
"Let's stop these types of discussions here and start today's welcoming party for you three" Sona spoke with a smile, Saji smirking himself as Irina spoke to everyone
"All of the devils! I have been looking at you as my enemy and have been eliminating some! But Michael-sama said "We have to get along with them from now on, okay?", so I also hope I can get along with everyone! The truth is I personally wanted to get along with everyone! I would like to work hard as the representative of the Church! Please take care of me!"
After that the student council members also joined the welcoming party which began, Yukio and Saji getting pulled into playing a few acoustic songs they knew while everyone enjoyed the party.
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Yukio sighed as he set down the large box of machine parts, looking around the underground laboratory as Kotake spoke with a smile "Thanks for helping us, Yukio-san, Azazel-sama can get really messy at times especially with all the new parts he orders in"
"Its no problem, Kotake-san" Yukio replied, wiping the sweat from his forehead as he looked over to see Kotume wobbling with a tall box in her hands. Quickly grabbing it form her Yukio smiled as he spoke to her
"Let me handle the large ones, Kotume-san…"
"A-Alright, Y-Yukio-san" Kotume replied embarrassed, Kotake's smile growing as she watches Yukio easily take the tall box and set it with the pile of other parts for Azazel's latest project.
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Author's Note
Sorry for the delay on this chapter, had a bit of writer's block for this. Anyway hope you enjoy this chapter and how I am working in the Bount in to this. From here on it'll be Volume 6 although with some additions.