Clubroom
We were all talking about a theme for the school festival as a club activity.
"I heard that most of the classes are doing maid cafés. But I doubt you would want to do the same thing everyone else is doing right?", I said.
It's kinda hard to make an idea for the club. My class decided to assist the clubs that they're in for the festival. Well, I can't really come up with an idea for one since I haven't done something like this before.
"We could try a café with you girls wearing sexy outfits.", said Zazy.
"You know that even I wouldn't allow that. It might attract customers, but the student council and the other teachers will reject that idea.", I said.
"Well there goes my idea.", said Zazy as he went back to drinking tea.
It's just like him to bring up a dumb idea. Though, how can we bring in customers? Our club has a lot of popular girls and guys. But how to use that is the question.
"...Maybe a popularity contest to see who's the most popular in our club of the boys and girls?", I blurted out.
The girls then looked at each other.
"I'm curious which one of the Two-Great Onee-sama's is the most popular~.", said Gasper as Rias and Akeno looked at each other.
" "There is no doubt I am the most popular." ",said the two girls.
Oh boy. This will be bad. Rias and Akeno started glaring at each other! They're smiling, but that makes it scarier. Raynare wanted to state that she was popular, but after seeing those two go crazy over who's popular, she backed down. Kalawarner chuckled a little from that.
"Ara, Buchou. Did you say something?"
"You too, Akeno. Didn't you just say something I can't ignore?"
Akeno is starting to be her usual self, but right now...I might need the panic room. It was decided that choosing the theme will be saved for another day. Zazy, who was still drinking tea, looked outside the window.
"...So it's already dusk.", he said.
We all put on a serious face. It was time to face Loki. The bell rang as it signaled the end of club time.
"It's still too early for a Ragnarok. –You guys, we are going all out.", said Zazy.
[Yes!]
The time for battle has come. The monster girls said they wanted to join in the battle, but I told them to stay with Athena in the meeting. I would be worried if something bad happened to them. Not to mention that I'm responsible for them. I think I should ask Kiyome to set up a meeting between me and their parents. I've yet to meet them.
Evening
It was time for battle. It's past sunset. I was already wearing the Quanta Armor. We were at the rooftop of a high-rated building in the suburb where the meeting between Odin and Ama-chan. It was pretty breezy, but that's because were pretty high up. On the rooftops of the surrounding buildings were Sona's team, who are in position. Saji will come in later, but I hope not too late. With Athena and the Sisters in the meeting as extra help, Loki won't get through easily. Since Zazy can't be with us for this battle, Barakiel is with us. So is Rossweisse, who is wearing her battle armor. Shizuka, Kanna, and Uncle Tannin are flying up in the sky. Those two are really happy to get into a big battle with their Uncle. Vali's team was also ready.
"-It's time.", said Rias as she checked her watch.
The meeting has started. All we have to do now is wait for Loki to show up, which won't take long. I then picked up a reading of spacial distortion and looked at where it was coming from.
"No tricks huh. You have my respect.", said Vali as he made a bitter smile.
The sky above the hotel started to distort and Loki and Fenrir appeared. So a frontal assault huh.
"Target confirmed. Mission start.", said Barakiel from the coms.
A gigantic barrier-type magic circle was activated around the hotel. Sona and her team activated the magic circle to transfer us and the enemy to the battlefield. Loki didn't care and just smirked. We were then covered in light and reappeared in the abandonned mine. I confirmed that all members of our team are here, including Jack, Irina, Barakiel, and Rossweisse. Vali and his team were away from us. In front of us was Loki and Fenrir. I already started the countdown for Balance Breaker.
"So you aren't fleeing.", said Rias sarcastically as Loki laughed.
"There is no need for me to flee. All of you will retaliate anyway, so I can finish you all here and then go back to the hotel. It's a matter of sooner or later. Even if he does or doesn't participate in the meeting, I will have Odin disappear."
"You are wrapped with dangerous thoughts.", said Barakiel.
"The first one to have a dangerous idea was your side. An alliance between each faction…. To begin with, since the Three-Great powers recorded in the Bible decided to have an alliance, everything became distorted."
"Looks like you have no intention to talk.", said Barakiel as his hand was covered in holy-lightning and his back showed 10 black wings.
"We'll have to be careful. He's probably more armed this time.", I said as my timer hit 0.
{Welsh Dragon Balance Breaker!}
Red light flashes out as my armor was swapped for Scale Mail. I promoted to Queen and got the Queen Pack out.
{Vanish Dragon Balance Breaker!}
Vali was also enveloped in spotless white plate-armor. Well, it wasn't spotless when I pranked him. But it's spotless now after dissolving the paint. Vali and I stepped in front of Loki, who was overjoyed.
"This is wonderful! So the Two-Heavenly dragons and the space dragon will be joining forces to defeat this Loki! My heart never raced like this!"
Vali made the first move and zig-zagged at Loki at high-speed. I also charged in with the GN Sword V. Vali from high and me from low, going straight for him.
"A combination between the Red and the White! And even Silver! Most likely I'm the first one who gets to have a fight like this!", said Loki lively as he activated a wide-range defensive magic circles which covers his entire body. I then saw magical lights coming from them. So it was an offensive type instead. The lights turned into sashes and went for us! A homing attack that chased Vali and I as we flew. Vali was dodging them with an acrobatic style. I close my distance with Loki and go for a slash! I go at full speed with my dragon wings on my back!
{Boost! x 15}
I slash through the circles, making them all perish! From there, Vali releases an insane demonic-power attack at him... But I also saw the norse-magic equations on his hand. That's my cue to move out of there!
"As a start, here is my first move.", said Vali as he fired.
His attack covered a third of the area! The blast left a huge hole in the spot where Loki was standing before. Talk about crazy.
"Fuhahahaha!"
I look to where the laugh was coming from. So even that much won't fry him. Loki has his robe torn, but he himself is unscathed. I guess we'll have to use the hammer. I brought it out and put some power onto it. It was a bit heavy, but wieldable. Who knew I can hold something with the mass of a dead star. Well, granted I am boosted. Loki's eyes then twitched on seeing this.
"….. Mjölnir. The replica? Even so, you are carrying a dangerous weapon over there. Damn Odin, does he want to make the meeting successful that much….!?", said Loki.
"This is a copy I made, but the enchantments and material are the same as the original.", I said.
Loki then made a sour face. He's probably not happy that I know how to make the hammer. I then charged at him to slam him down. Loki then dodged and I hit the ground. It made a crater, but no thunder. What happened?
"Fuhahaha!"
Loki was laughing at my confused state.
"It's unfortunate. Even if you made it as an exact replica, that hammer can only be used by someone with a very strong and also a very pure heart. You must have some evil feelings within your heart. That's why it doesn't create lighting. Normally I hear, that doesn't have any weight, and is light as a feather you know?", explained Loki.
But I don't have any... No, does this mean that the thing I saw in my dream after the mess with Diodora is getting in my way? Of all the times this has to happen. What rotten luck.
"It's about time that I start to attack seriously then!", said Loki as he snaps his fingers.
Fenrir who was just observing till now steps forward.
"-The fangs which can kill God. My servant Fenrir who has such fangs! You will meet your demise even with a single bite! If you two can defeat this beast, then come and get it!", said Loki as he orders Fenrir.
At that point, Rias raised her hand.
"Nyan~!"
Kuroka smiled as magic circles activated around her and the large and thick chains come out. The Gleipnir that I made! Good thing it was enchanted as well and the Dark-Elves made it stronger. Being led by Uncle Tannin and Barakiel, my comrades and Vali's comrades grabbed onto the chain and then threw it towards Fenrir! Good thing I got the size right by going into Cosmic Forgemaster.
"Fuhahahahaha! It's useless! Countermeasures against Gleipnir was already…..", said Loki.
Prepare to be proven wrong. The magical chains wrap around Fenrir's body as if it had a mind of it's own! The giant wolf howls painfully, which echoes throughout the area.
"Fenrir, captured.", said Barakiel as he looked at Fenrir.
At least with Fenrir held down, we can focus on Loki. I turn to look at him, laughing creepily. He's up to something. He spread out his arms wide and then started to speak.
"Their specs are lower, but….."
Next to him, two spacial distortions brought out more wolves that look like Fenrir.
"Sköll! Hati!"
The two howl out to Loki's call and clears the skies, showing the full-moon with it's gold color.
"Crapbaskets.", I said.
It's Fenrir's kids! Everyone else had shocked faces, except for Vali, who looked like he was having a blast.
"I changed a jötunn woman living in Járnviðr to a wolf, and made it breed with Fenrir. As a result, these two were born. Their specs are quite a bit lower than their father, but their fangs are the real thing. They can easily kill a God, and all of you."
Well, this is bad. I have heard of a few legends of Fenrir having kids, but I was unsure. Well, this answers my concerns. I guess Midgardsormr wouldn't know about this since he sleeps so much. Loki then orders the two wolves.
"Go, Sköll and Hati! That bunch of people are the ones who captured your father! Tear and rip them apart with those claws and fangs of yours!", said Loki as the two wolves charged.
One headed for my comrades, the other to Vali's. I should have planned for this.
"Hmph! A mere dog! Shizuka, Kanna! Let's take care of them!"
" "Right Uncle!" "
Uncle Tannin, Shizuka, and Kanna blasted the one of them with fire and lightning! But the wolf wasn't even flinching, even though it took damage! Those two have to be defeated before we can go against Loki. When I look towards my comrades, Loki fired a huge block of magic at them!
"Not so fast!", I said as I got in the way and let out my GN Field.
"So you know Norse magic too huh?", said Loki.
"Just a bit for this." I said as my GN Field also has some Norse runes on it.
Good thing I scanned Vali's book on Norse magic and had some time to read it. Getting hit by that would be very bad, even if I have the Scale Mail on.
"…I won't be able to activate the power to halve if my opponent is a God-class. So I will have myself reduce your power slowly!", said Vali as he made more attacks with a mix of demonic power and Norse-magic formulas and fired them. They got taken down by Loki's magical power, but some went through, not doing too much damage.
"To be expected from the Hakuryuukou and Cosmic Sekiryuutei! It seems like you two learned the Norse-magic in such a short time, but….-It's still not enough!", said Loki as he released a wave of magical power.
Vali then made his wings bigger. Does he intend to halve that attack?
{Divide x8!}
So he did. Loki's attack was shrinking from Divine Dividing's power.
"-It seems like I can use my ability to halve without touching it if it's an attack like this. But, this consumes a lot from me.", said Vali.
So he can halve at a distance. That's something I should take note of. It would be useful to know should the case arise. Though, some of Loki's attacks went through and hit Vali's armor. It was damaged, but Vali repairs it immediately.
"Take this!"
{Boost! x15}
I fired a Mega Flare at Loki! If I can't use the hammer, then I'll have to use my other skills. My shot goes striaght for him, but he makes a ghastly expression. Just as he was about to move, I tried firing another one aiming at the Mega Flare I shot! The two collided, causing a large explosion! Loki got fried, but not too much. Well, more like it barely left a scratch.
"Fuhahahaha. Hakuryuukou has more proficient strength, while the Cosmic Sekiryuutei has and intense spirit in his attacks. Even getting creative with that last shot. I can't take either of you lightly. Hmmm, amazing! A blow which is filled with spirit rings a bell to peoples hearts. Just how much feelings did you put inside that attack just now?", said Loki as his hands were smoking.
He's not someone I can beat alone. I could use the Creation Gear, but I don't want to do it that way. It just wouldn't feel right to me. Maybe if I transferred my power to someone, like Barakiel or Uncle Tannin, we could hove a better chance.
"Rather than going for the Hakuryuukou who moves in high speed, I'll go for the Cosmic Sekiryuutei! If you were to transfer your power your multiplied power, it would be just bothersome! And I want to get back at you for insulting me! That's why I will kill you first!", said Loki as he aimed at me.
Not good. He read my move.
"-Ignoring me is something I can't accept.", said Vali as he went behind Loki.
Just when Vali was going to blast him, he got eaten by Fenrir!
"Guhaa!"
Vali spurts out blood! The fangs went through the white armor with ease, and Vali's body was pierced through completely. His blood taints Fenrir's fangs. I turn to the chains to see his children had the chains in their mouths. So it's focus was on the chains while attacking us, and then they freed Fenrir. Clever.
"Fuhahahaha! Looks like I have the Hakuryuukou crunched first!", said Loki as he laughed loudly.
"Vali!"
I charged towards Fenrir to free Vali! But he doesn't even flinch. So I'm not scary enough, huh.
"I'm taking you down!" I said as I try to do a slash with the GN Sword V.
But... It slashes down with its front paw! I switched to defense quickly and blocked the attack. He's overpowering me, not good. My hold is breaking and I might lose leverage and end up taking damage. He then scratched me after my stance broke. I bled out blood from my mouth. My armor was damaged. This is not looking good if Vali and I are down.
"Ngh! I won't let you take down those two! Shizuka, Kanna!"
"Understood Uncle!", said Shizuka as the three fired flames and lightning at Fenrir.
But Fenrir didn't run away from their attack. Talk about a battle of monsters. Wolf vs Dragon. I bet a lot of people would like to see a movie of this. I know Larry would like this. Fenrir howls and eliminates the fire and lightning from Uncle Tannin and my familiars. Talk about powerful. Just a howl can do that? Fenrir then disappeared for a moment. I then heard a scream.
"Guoooooooooooo!"
"Aaaaaaah! Uncle!"
I look over to see Uncle Tannin and Kanna who screamed. Uncle's blood covered the battlefield! Fenrir moved really fast and ripped Uncle with his claws. This is frustrating. Dragons are normally very powerful. And even very prideful. To see Fenrir dash that, he must have been powered up by a lot to do this. This isn't normal. I then saw Uncle bite something down while blood was spurting from his mouth. I then saw his injuries disappear while making smoke. So he used his phoenix's tear. Just in case, all members were given that before the battle. I took out the bottle and poured it over my wounds. At least its better than hydrogen peroxide and iodine. That stuff stings.
But this is getting dangerous. Fenrir having that kind of attack power. Even my armor was no match for that. He destroyed it so easily and Vali's armor too. Even tearing Uncle's body. This wolf must have been through something to get this kind of power. His claws and fangs can damage powerful dragons without getting a scratch. I bet weapons made from them would be very powerful. Me and Vali who are vanguards are given a few tears, but with Vali who is still bitten, can't use it since it would be a waste. I have to free him. I can't face Fenrir straight up. Is he as strong as Ddraig before he was sealed? I can't use that power to the fullest yet. And going crazy with Creation Gear just isn't right. There is one thing I could use, but I promised that I won't use it. At this rate, we'll be using up supplies fast.
"On the occasion, I will have you fight against these ones as well.", said Loki as the shadow under his foot expanded.
From there, several serpentine dragons appeared! They look familiar to Midgardsormr, but they're smaller that him!
"So you even mass-produced Midgardsormr!", said Uncle with disgust.
Five mini-Middys, the same size as Uncle. They all started to breathe out fire at once.
"You won't be able to take me down with something like this!", said Uncle as he breathe out his flames.
The fire from the mini-Middys were wiped out by Uncle's flames! Though, the situation looks bad and it's getting worse, but everyone is staying strong.
"Damn!"
"It will be our loss if we go to the defence! Charge!"
"We can't disappoint Azazel-sama!"
Bikou, Rias, and Raynare's voices. Everyone else is fighting against Fenrir's kids.
"Raikou!"
"Eat light!"
Barakiel strikes down the raikou on Fenrir, it has more than ten times the power output compared to Akeno's. Raynare and her group used spears of light on the kids. But... the pups seem unaffected when they received damage and then resumed their attack! They should have received damage from that just now. I guess their battle instinct surpasses ours.
"Don't take lightly in my training with the Cosmic Sekiryuutei!"
Kiba moves in godspeed to follow the pup, and swung down with his holy-demonic sword. The sword slashed its head, making it bleed out from its forehead. Nice shot Kiba!
"Guwaa!"
Xenovia who tried to attack with that slight opening gets pushed back after being hit by its front paw! Blood comes out of her!
"Xenovia!"
"Go to her! I'll cover you! ...Eat my Buster Rifle!"
Irina goes to Xenovia and uses her phoenix's tear on her. Jack covered her and fired the Buster Rifle at the pup. It won't give remarkable damage, but it was stalled. However, I did see some smoke come from the fur. After being sprinkled with phoenix's tear, Xenovia's wounds healed immediately, and she's back in action with Ascalon and Durandal.
"Gasper! Blind its eyes! Koneko, you use that chance to punch it using the senjutsu anywhere on its body!"
Rias gives out commands to Koneko and Gasper! Gasper's body turned into bats.
"Ey ey ey!"
Gasper who transformed into bats gathered at its eyes and blinded it
"I will lower Fenrir's ki as much as I can!"
Thanks to Gasper, it's blinded and Koneko's punch hits! She only hit its foot, but that's okay. Since it was filled with ki, that will damage its lifeforce. That will slow it down!
"Xenovia, do it now!"
Receiving Rias' order, Xenovia makes her two-sword stance!
"I still haven't lost yet!"
Her shout echoes through the area! The wave of enormous aura she demonstrated before hits the pup. It was devoured by the wave from the holy swords, leaving two deep wounds. But even that is not enough to take it down.
"-No, we start from here!"
Kiba created many holy-demonic swords below its foot, and stalled its movements for a moment! He then went slashing at it in that moment in godspeed! He creates many wounds on the pup's body. I then saw some thunder strike down! It was Akeno's thunder! My team members are stronger than Fenrir! I'm glad they can handle it.
-On the other hand…
"-How's this then?"
A bit away from me was Uncle Tannin who breathed out his maximum output of fire at the mass-produced mini-Middys! The battlefield turns into a sea of fire!
It seems like one of them is in pain inside the fire! Uncle's flames sure hurt a lot! I looked at the radar to see that one of them turned to ash from the flames.
"Here is another one!"
Uncle took a big breath, and then breathed out another enormous fire-blaze towards a single mini-Middy which it blasted away! It creates a huge crater on the ground while making an explosive blast, but we certainly can depend on him! The mini-Middys are no match for Uncle. But Fenrir is too strong for him.
"I won't let you!"
Rossweisse activated a Norse spell and supported Uncle Tannin! The magical shots fall down on them like raindrops and pierces through them. That will hurt a lot for them.
"Heal! And also for you!"
Asia, who is our medic, sends healing aura to those who received damage at times. Thanks to the Healing Gun I made for her, she can heal at a distance. She's supporting everyone while being pressured that she might die in this battlefield, so it's taking a toll on her psychologically. But her healing power is helpful since we can't rely on phoenix's tear alone. Stay strong Asia! If you're in trouble, I'll come to help you! I look over to Vali's team who are going against the other pup.
"Ora ora ora ora!"
Bikou started to strike the pup repeatedly with his Ruyi Jingu Bang.
"Get bigger, Ruyi Jingu Bang!"
Bikou swung down his staff which has gotten bigger, and smacked sharply onto its head!
"Nyahahaha! I will seal your movements then."
Kuroka used some kind of jutsu to change the footing under pup's foot into mud. Having his foot trapped and movement sealed, there was someone who came slashing at it with a holy sword which is emitting an enormous amount of aura. –Arthur the Holy-King Sword!
"-To begin with, I will take one of your eyes.", he said as he used the Holy-King sword to graze deeply into the pup's left eye!
"Your claws are next."
He then started to cut of its front paw's claws along with its flesh! It's creepy that he can do that while keeping a calm face and attacking violently.
"-And now, for those dangerous fangs! If it's this Holy-King sword Collbrande, it should be able to wipe a mere child-Fenrir along with the dimension!"
The Holy-King sword erased its fangs while making the air vibrate! The pup starts to shout with pain after having its eye, claws, and fangs taken away.
"Now taste the power of a Megadeus!"
Schwartzwald, who is in Big Duo, makes the right hand spin like if it was a drill and stabs it in the gut! It was sent flying from that hit!
Talk about a strong team. Even if their opponent is a child of Fenrir, their power sure is abnormal. It only took three of them to take it down and Schwartzwald gave it a finishing blow. And they're not even worried about Vali being taken down. That's something we can't do.
"...Roxas Hyuuga.", said Vali weakly.
Just seeing him still impaled by that fang is painful. That's going to leave a scar.
"…..Loki and the other ones….I will leave them to you, Bikou, and others.", said Vali.
He's going against Fenrir alone? That's crazy unless...
"This parent-Fenrir. –I will definitely kill it."
Hearing that, Loki laughs.
"Fuhahahahahahaha! How would you do that!? You are already on the verge of death! Won't acting strong just lower the name of Hakuryuukou instead?"
"-Heavenly-dragon. No, don't look down on I, Vali Lucifer."
After Vali glared at Loki, I felt chills going down my spine. He starts chanting quietly. His armor then starts to glow with lots of colors. And a very bright aura radiates from Vali!
"I, the one to awaken-"
They are going to be blasted away! They certainly are going to be blasted away!
Voices that do not belong to Vali echo in the area. So this is from the past Hakuryuukou that are sleeping inside. What a curse like voice. I guess I did the same with my Juggernaut Drive. To convince something like that, I think I'll need to try every approach I can think of.
"I'm the Heavenly dragon who had the principles of domination stolen from everything-"
The dream will end! The illusion will begin!
"I envy the infinite, and I consider the dream-"
Everything! Yes, give us everything!
"I will master the path of the road of domination of the White Dragon-"
" " " " " " " " " "And I shall lure you to the utmost purity!" " " " " " " " " "
{Juggernaut Drive!}
The whole abandoned mining ground is lightened by a bright light. There was a lot of light coming from Fenrir's mouth, and it started to swallow Fenrir whole. There's so much power that it's absurd. It's so amazing that I'm paralyzed by it! So this is the power of Juggernaut Drive! Then I'll have to find a solution to get that kind of power without slowly killing myself.
"Kuroka! Transfer me and Fenrir to the allocated place!"
Vali who is glowing with light commands like that to Kuroka. Kuroka also smiles hearing that, and directs her hand at Vali, then starts to move her fingers in air. If I look carefully, Vali's armor started to change. Just like my Juggernaut Drive when Sayuri showed me the video of me in Juggernaut Drive mode.
Ah, the magical-chain meant for capturing Fenrir also got transferred to Vali's place! Kuroka must have done it. If the chain is used as well, then the current Vali should be able to finish it off!
Vali, who has turned into a mass of giant light, and Fenrir get wrapped by many sashes which look like they're made from demonic-power.
Vali and Fenrir start to synchronise with the scenery of this night, and then disappeared from this area!
"Vali!"
Even if I shouted his name, I didn't get any reply….
-Juggernaut Drive.
So this is the power I had that time. It's the first time seeing it in person. So he took Fenrir to some other location to fight it. And Fenrir is a powerful foe. If I had a chance, I would...! That's it! So that's what you were after. He must have picked that certain place beforehand. He would try to neutralize him and have him join his team. To have Fenrir with the Vali team is dangerous.
I was told by Zazy that Vali is able to use his demonic-power in replacement for his lifespan to use Juggernaut Drive for a short time… But I was also told that he can't use it perfectly. Most likely there is a thin line between being berserk, and there might be a danger that it would reduce his lifespan.
-Then, I heard a shout.
"Akeno!"
It was Rias' scream! I look to see Akeno about to be eaten by the remaining pup! Not a chance! I won't let you kill her! She's a girl I like very much! She's my important student! I sped up to max speed, but it's not enough. I used my Sword Bits to cover me from Loki's attacks.
"I have you now!", said Loki as he tries to shoot magic at me from behind.
But high up in the sky, a few fireballs, lightning, and magical-light bombard Loki.
"I won't let you!"
"He's right!"
"Stay away from our man!"
"Or feel the heat from us!"
Uncle Tannin, Rossweisse, Shizuka, and Kanna gave me cover fire! Thanks you four! When I looked, there's one mini-Middy left who was badly scarred. So those four were able to do that much.
No time for that. Something bad is about to happen in front of my eyes. Not again. I won't let that happen again! Right at the moment where the pup was about to tear Akeno, I heard a bitter noise of the fang tearing flesh! The one who was pierced was...Barakiel! His back was pierced with the fang while protecting Akeno.
"Gough!"
A lot of blood is spurting out of his mouth and from his wound.
"….Why?"
"…I can't afford to lose you as well."
Akeno's expression was now confused.
"Ora!"
I direct my Sword Bits to attack and slashed the pup with them and then blasted it with a few shots! Barakiel gets released from that and he steps back.
"Asia!"
I call for Asia and she aims the Healing Gun at Barakiel, sending her healing aura to him. His wounds started to heal slowly. His bleeding should stop, but it will be hard for him to keep fighting. He lost a lot of stamina and blood. Some was spilt when the fangs were removed from his body.
"….I…I!"
Akeno is panicking a lot.
"….Get a hold of yourself, Akeno. The battle hasn't ended yet.", said Barakiel.
Akeno, please don't cry. It's okay. I'll protect you. But I must know something. Do you really hate your father?
"Trans-Am!"
I activated Trans-Am and started focusing on Akeno's consciousness. I'll go deep into her consciousness and into her heart.
'Tell me. Do you really have a grudge against your father?'
[...]
I got no response. Is her shocked state causing her instability that her heart won't talk to me? I then hear a voice that sounded like a man. A very familiar man.
[I'm not Himejima Akeno. I'm Domon Kashuu. The King of Hearts!]
...
...Eh?
"...You can't be serious!?", I shouted out.
Akeno and Barakiel's bodies shake violently from my sudden shout.
[Calm down. I'm using her heart as a medium to talk to you.]
Great. Now I'm talking with the protagonist of G Gundam. My head's starting to hurt.
"How did you even get this line!?"
[I was able to communicate with you from the power of another person who has a power like yours.]
-!
"You mean...?"
[Yes, from Setsuna F. Seiei.]
{Roxas Hyuuga. I am Setsuna F. Seiei. I am glad to find another Innovator like myself. I trust your ideals in trying to end conflict. Also, you seem to have my hairstyle. Weird.}
Okay, total mindfuck. I'm apparently in a three-way connection with Domon Kashuu and Setsuna F. Seiei. This is getting weird. Is my Innovator power now connected to different universes!?
"U...Uncle!"
Uncle Tannin was in the middle of fighting Loki!
"What! Did something happen again!?"
During his battle, he gave time to look at my direction.
"I can hear anime characters in my head!"
At that point, everyone stopped fighting. It sounded like the rubber was screeching the road from someone hitting the brakes. After a pause, Uncle shouts towards Rias!
"…! Rias-ojouuuuuuuu! Can you heal that guys heaaaaaad!? It's criticaaaaaal!"
No! You're wrong! I really can hear them!
"Roxas! Get a hold of yourself! It's an auditory hallucination! Aaah, how can this be! Fenrir's poisonous fang has reached his mind!"
Hey, I'm not brain damaged like Caboose! More than that, Fenrir's fang didn't even touch me! I then got a healing light from Asia to my head. Thanks Asia, but that's not the problem.
"I'm telling the truth! I was trying to connect to Akeno's heart and all I got were voices from Domon Kashuu and Setsuna F. Seiei!"
I try to explain, but Barakiel won't hear it.
"Have you gone insane!? There's no way you can hear voices like that coming from my daughter!", he said as his body was radiating lightning.
I receive another dose of healing from Asia again. I'm dead serious here!
{N-No everyone, listen to me. I certainly can hear the voice of Domon Kashuu and Setsuna F. Seiei. They're using the power from their worlds to communicate with us.}
[He's right. The power they're using is being linked to Roxas by using Akeno's heart.]
Thank you voices of reason. Now they have to believe us.
"Impossible!"
"It can't be!"
"Did watching too much anime and games fry their brains!?"
"Are you kidding me!? Come on! I'm dead serious here!", I shouted.
I then got another dose of healing that put my health at max.
[Everyone listen! I am Domon Kashuu! The King of Hearts!]
{And I am Setsuna F. Seiei.}
The two voices rang out from the coms of everyone.
"So it's true!"
"Roxas has connected to another universe!?"
Everyone was shocked.
[Nevermind that. Roxas, listen carefully.]
{Listen to the real thoughts and heart of this miko and summon the power of our Gundams here.}
Well this is crazy, but what else can we do. Might as well just go with it. Using the power of the God Gundam and the 00 Quanta from two different universes. I bet something weird will happen.
'Then let me listen as well as Akeno and Barakiel. Just us three.'
{Very well. -Then listen to this girl's true feelings.}
I closed my eyes and saw a scenery show up in my mind.
I hear the singing of a little girl.
[-Where are you ~you. Higo ~Where is Higo.]
In the garden of a small one-story house, there was a girl playing maritsuki. It's Akeno. I think this is her when she was only 6 or 7 years old. A bit before I came here to Japan.
[Akeno, where are you.]
It's Shuri. So this is a memory of her past.
[Kaa-sama!]
Akeno rushes in to hug her mother.
[Kaa-sama. When will Tou-sama be back today?]
[Ara, Akeno. Will you be going somewhere with your Tou-sama?]
Akeno shows a very happy smile to Shuri's question.
[If he comes home early, we will go shopping together by bus!]
I was lonely.
I then heard Akeno's voice. The scene changed to when Akeno and Barakiel were inside the bath.
[I don't hate, Tou-sama's wings. They are black, but silky and are the same as Akeno's!]
[I see, thank you, Akeno.]
It would have been good, if Tou-sama was always with me.
At the house's veranda, the little Akeno is having her hair braided.
[Hey, Kaa-sama. Does Tou-sama like Akeno?]
[Yes, of course he does.]
Her mother smiles while braiding her hair gently.
I could only see Tou-sama sometimes.
The scene changed again. This time, it was terrible. Inside a worn-out room, the tansu is pushed down on the floor, and there's a huge ghole on the tatami-floor. The table is turned upside-down, and the dinner food is all over the ground. The whole room is a mess.
[I will have you hand that child over. She is the child of the hated and evil black angel.]
Several people who seem to be the specialist are surrounding Akeno and Shuri.
[I won't hand over this child! This child is my precious daughter! And also an important and precious daughter of that person! Never! I will absolutely not hand her over!]
Shuri shouts as if she is protecting Akeno.
[….It seems like you also have been defiled by the black angel. It can't be helped then.]
The specialist drew out a katana, and went to slash her down….
[Kaa-samaaaaaaaaaaaaa!]
What appeared next was Barakiel covered in blood. He killed all the specialists and his body was soaked in blood.
[Kaa-sama! Noooooo! Kaa-samaaaa!]
Akeno was…shaking the body of her mother who had already passed away, and was crying out.
[….Shuri….]
Barakiel-san tries to touch his wife with his trembling hands….
[Don't touch her!]
The little Akeno clashed her anger against her father.
[Why!? Why didn't you stay with Kaa-sama!? We always, always waited for Tou-sama! If Tou-sama was here, then Kaa-sama wouldn't have died!]
[….]
[Those people said this! That Tou-sama is a black-angel, and that you are evil! They said that black-angels are bad people! They said that I'm a bad child because I also have black-wings! If Tou-sama and I didn't have black-wings, then Kaa-sama wouldn't have died! Hate! I hate it! I hate these black wings! I hate you! I hate everyone! I hate them!]
I knew that it wasn't Tou-sama's fault. But…. If I didn't think of it like that, then my mind wouldn't last….. That's because I'm….weak…. I was lonely…and I just wanted to live with only the three of us…..
I then started to hear Shuri's voice.
[Akeno.]
In front of me was Shuri. Wearing the same clothes she wore before she was murdered.
[What ever happens, please believe in your Tou-sama. Your Tou-sama might have hurt many people until now. –But you know…]
I know this is only in my head but... Shuri is hugging both Akeno and Barakiel.
[It's true that he loves Akeno and me. That's why Akeno, please love him too.]
"She's right Akeno. She's kept watch over you the entire time."
Really?
"Of course. She has always been by your side."
[Ufufu. See, Roxas knew. ...I'm glad that it was Motoko's son who helped her and kept watch over her as well.]
"W-Well I..."
[Ufufu. Don't be nervous Roxas. Barakiel. Know that I'm okay with Roxas being our son-in-law. So be nice to him.]
"Shuri...?"
[He's the son of someone I call my sister. I trust him. So please trust him too.]
"I will."
When I regained my consciousness, Akeno who was next to me, had tears flowing out.
"Kaa-sama…! I….! I wanted to see Tou-sama more often! I wanted Tou-sama to pat my head more! I wanted to play much more with Tou-sama! Tou-sama… Tou-sama and Kaa-sama….. I wanted to live together more with the three of us…..!"
Those are Akeno's true feelings that were buried in her heart. The scene we saw was only for Akeno, Barakiel, and myself. Barakiel who is laying down says this after hearing Akeno's confession.
"Shuri….and you…. There wasn't a single day that I forgot about you two."
He reaches for Akeno with his shaking hand.
Akeno takes his hand.
[….Tou-sama.]
Then it happened. Every jewel on Scale mail glowed, and Mjölnir started to emit intense light. The next thing I knew, my armor turned gold and green particles were flying in a frenzy. Is this like the Hyper Mode from G Gundam and Quantum Burst from Gundam 00 put together?
[Roxas. Can you hear us?]
'Yeah!'
{You saved this girl's feelings and her heart. Now is the time that we give you some power from our Gundams.}
Aura wildly burst out of every part of my armor.
[Roxas! Listen well. The power from our Gundams can only be used once.]
{So make it count.}
'You got it!', I thought.
I can feel a pulse from Mjölnir that wasn't normal. It's power far surpassed my strength and Vali's!
"I can sense the pulse of a God-class power that I am not familiar with. Is this from another World? The Cosmic Sekiryuutei is certainly full of mysteries!", said Loki as he lifts his robe.
From his shadow, 5 more mini-Middys appear. There'll be no end if this keeps up. We'll eventually exhaust ourselves at this rate. Then it happened. A black flame appeared out of nowhere. it twists and covers up all the enemies.
"-! This abyss-black aura is!? Is it the 'Prison Dragon' Vritra!?", said Uncle.
Vritra!? Then that means that Saji is here! I know he didn't have any kind of fire. Did they managed to get the other Vritra Sacred Gears and install them on Saji? I then saw a giant magic circle appear on the ground. From the center of it, was a black flame that turned into a dragon.
[Roxas Hyuuga-san. Can you hear me? I am Vice-Goveror of Grigori, Shamhaza.]
"Shamhaza-sama!", said Raynare.
There she goes, hearing from another one of her bosses.
"Ah, hello. Did you send Saji here?"
[Yes. I was told by Azazel that I have to send Saji-kun to that location after Saji-kun's training was completed.]
"Well...you kinda screwed up.", I said looking at what Saji is now.
He's looks more like a pitch-black fire-dragon.
[Yes, it seemed like Azazel made a bit of miscalculation. We started his training, but he ended up in that state like that. The time was up, so we sent him in that state. Well, it seems like he can tell between ally and foe.]
Okay, at least we have that.
"So Saji has the other Vritra Sacred Gears?", I asked.
[Yes. When Vritra was exterminated and then sealed into the Sacred Gear, he had his soul split into many layers. Because of that, there are many Vritra-type Sacred Gear possessors. But if you were to group them, there are four types of Absorption Line, Blaze Black Flare, Delete Field, and Shadow Prison. These Sacred Gears were hidden with each possessor with somewhat differences. And our organisation, Grigori, retrieved them and put the Vritra-type Sacred Gears that we kept into Saji-kun. By being in contact with you which resulted in Vritra's consciousness starting to appear, so Azazel predicted that all of the Vritra-type Sacred Gears might be able to become one.]
Not only that, Saji was developing factors of being an Innovator after his match with me.
[As a result, the Sacred Gears combined and Vritra's consciousness revived. –But it seems like it became berserk because it only revived back just now. But it seems like Saji-kun's consciousness is still in there, so he should respond if you talk to him through Ddraig or Andromeda. Maybe even using your Innovator power. So I leave the rest to you. Will you be able to do it?]
"I sure can.", I said, looking at Saji actually handling the situation.
Loki, the Fenrir pups, the mini-Middys were all caught in the black flames, binding them. He's a...looking pretty good out there. Oh, I better open a connection.
"Ku! What is this fire!? I can't move! …Ngggh! My powers are being taken away gradually!? I-Is this the power of that black dragon!? I have heard that there is a Dragon-king, but don't tell me this is it!?", said Loki as he tried to break free.
[Vritra had more special ability rather than direct attacks. His power might be weak among the Dragon-Kings, but in terms of diverse and variety of techniques he is the best among Dragon-Kings!]
"Just out of curiosity, there wouldn't happen to be a chance that it could be mass-produced is there?", I asked.
[That would most likely have zero possibility. To begin with, adding Sacred Gears is a dangerous action, and you can die if it goes wrong. But for this case, since you and Saji-kun are friends, and since you two understand each other, Vritra's soul was able to revive with a miracle. But it will be hard for the same phenomenon to occur in the same way. By the way, even if a new power is added, the evil-piece sleeping inside him won't change. The basic base is Absorption Line after all. The stats of his base body won't change that much as well.]
Oh good. I would be worried if some idiot (i.e. Zazy) also got a hold of those powers.
[Putting that aside, Saji-kun won't be able to maintain that power for long. Defeat the enemies while they are sealed.]
"Roger!"
Alright, time to finish this. I took Mjölnir and it changed into a giant hammer! And it's light as a feather! Sweet.
"Rias! Bikou! They can't move because of that flame! Let's finish this!"
To my words, everyone agreed and resumed their attack.
"I will defeat all of Odin-sama's enemies!", said Rossweisse as she activates a magic circle around her body.
She released a magical attack randomly. It hit the Fenrir pups and the mini-Middys, who couldn't move and were weakened by a lot.
[Saji, can you hear me?]
I tried connecting to him by using my Innovator power. Since he's an Innovator too, I can link up with him easily.
[...Uu.]
Well there's a response.
[Saji. It's me, Roxas. Focus your consciousness with mine.]
[Sen...Sensei...? What's happening to me right now...? I don't know why, but my body feels so hot that it might burn out...]
[Don't worry Saji, that's normal. It's all part of the test. So just hold out until the end, then you can rest. I'll explain later.]
[...What should I do?]
[What can you see around you?]
[...Inside a black fire, i can see giant wolves, and long-skinny big dragons...]
[Keep restraining them. It's okay if you keep holding them. Think strongly! Also, can you see a humanoid enemy in the flames?]
[….Found him. …..I can sense a mysterious magical power from him. And he's trying to get rid of the fire with it…..]
[That's the boss! Don't let him erase it! Just think strongly to hold him and I'll do the rest!]
I gripped the hammer tightly. This time, I could feel the surge of thunder running through it. I won't miss! I'll hit him hard! I flew at full speed and had my dragon wings out. I only had one target. -Evil God Loki! Loki fires off magic shots from his hand. I used the Sword Bits to make a GN Field while I charged in. Just as I was almost in range, he breaks free of Saji's flames!
"You think you can continue to grasp hold of this Loki with something like this!?", he said as he flew up.
He's trying to escape!
"Leaving the party? I thought we were having fun!", I said.
Loki just laughs at me.
"I was having fun Cosmic Sekiryuutei. But now I'm bored. I will retreat for now. Fuhahahahaha! However, I will appear for the third time and bring chaos-"
Loki was cut off as a raikou flashed. An especially big one that hit Loki. I turn to Barakiel to see him and Akeno holding hands. Both of them had their fallen-angel wings out. I bet Shuri is happy to see this.
"W...What did you do!?", he asked as smoke came out of him.
It didn't do much, but it did stun him. The black flames then cover Loki again! Nice timing, Saji!
"Impossible! It's a fire-barrier which I have unsealed once already!", said a shocked Loki.
Saji will last long enough for this. I know it.
[...Do it, Roxas-sensei!]
I lifted up the hammer which started to glow gold!
"This hammer glows with a dragon's soul. It shall pound all evil into dust. Go Mjölnir! SHINING DRAGON HAMMEEEEEEEEEEEEER!"
The head of the giant hammer completely crushes Loki's body!
"Let's finish this with a bang!" Ddraig! Rommy!"
{Yeah!}
[You got it!]
{Boost! x15}
{Transfer!}
I transferred the power which I increased to max to the Mjölnir. Then...an unbelieveable amount of thunder fries Loki. His body was smoking from the blast. Oh, I just thought of something fun. Loki who is all worn out fell to the ground.
"…The reason why the God recorded in the Bible left a phenomenon called Balance Breaker…and a weapon called Longinus which can kill God without getting rid of them…. Did he know something like this would have happened…? Why did he leave humans a method to kill a God….?", he said as he then lost consciousness.
About the same time, the Fenrir pups and the mini-Middys were defeated as well.
[It's time for us to go Roxas.]
{I'm glad to have met you. Domon and I are looking forward to seeing you again.}
Domon and Setsuna both left to where they belong.
I then decided to go with my humiliation of the Trickster God. Best to do this as the Joker with the Mark Hamill voice.
"Listen buddy boy. There's room for only one Joker and that's me!", I said with the voice.
I took out a radio with the "I'm too sexy for my shirt." song and started playing it.
"You know, something is missing...Oh yes, the bubbling acid to melt your clothes.", I said as I poured acid on Loki.
The acid melted away his clothes.
"Now that's what I call 'smoking'.", I said as I did the Joker laugh.
Everyone else started to laugh. At least something like this can lighten the mood. I'm so saving this for the net. I made his face freeze into a messy smile like the Joker usually does.
Later
"Hey, Saji."
I woke Saji up who was unconscious at the center of the battlefield. He already reverted back to his normal appearance.
"Naa...Is that you Roxas-sensei? What happened to the battle?"
He's regained consciousness, but he can't move his body. I called Asia to tend ot him. I noticed his eyes have that rainbow glow, like my eyes. He's now an Innovator. Saji got his upper body up.
"It's over. Lots happened but it's our victory.", I said.
"…I see. I wasn't very conscious that time…. But, I heard your voice. I was happy. While I was suffering as if I was having my body burned, your voice came to me. It gave me lots of moral support.", he said while smiling.
"Hahahaha, you can depend on me. But it will be hard if you were to go on a rampage like that."
"Are you serious? Was I going crazy?"
"Yeah, very much. But thanks to that we won. You were an amazing support."
Hearing that, he was relieved.
"...Then I don't care. But."
Saji looked around the aftermath of the battlefield. The place is in ruins. There were craters everywhere, like if this place had seen a lot of carpet bombings. Everyone else were in joy of our victory against Loki. Xenovia, Irina, and Jack were exhausted. Vali's team was nowhere to be seen. I guess they left once the job was done.
"...Sensei, here. It's from Nee-sama.", said Koneko.
I got a note from Kuroka.
[Next time we meet, let's have a lot of them.]
Really? You could have put something else. There was more to the letter.
[And next time...help me with my relationship with Shirone.]
I guess she's not a bad girl after all. Loki's powers were sealed by Rossweisse, who used a lot of Norse magic seals on him after he was captured and humiliated. Man, I really let him have it with the Mjölnir.
"You've been fighting in a battle like this numerous times right? Things like God, Maou, and the Two-Heavenly dragons and such.", said Saji as if he admires me.
"Well, it comes with having Ddraig and Rommy along with me. People say that maybe it's the power of the Sekiryuutei calling them. Even having Rommy might attract weird things like earlier. Though, I wasn't expecting Domon and Setsuna to show up. That one really threw me off.", I said.
Well, it is true that having these two has attracted a lot of beings that are really strong and high up the legendary ladder. Even weird things that don't normally exist in our universe.
"That is the reason why you are amazing. I was really scared before doing the training that I was trembling. I really wanted to go home. But, if I ran away I wouldn't be able to face Kaichou and the others…."
"Me? Nah, I'm not amazing. Even I get scared sometimes, but I know I have to push through. I have to adapt to all these powers I have and master them. There's so much for me to do and so many people to protect. All I can do is walk forward. That's all."
"...I'm no match for you. Sensei."
"Heal!"
Asia smiles and Saji was fully healed.
"Asia, can you tend to the others first? Save me for last."
"...Yes, I understand. But please don't push yourself and rest.", said Asia as she left.
"Saji, you don't have to be a match for me. Just do things your own way. That's how I do it."
"Roxas."
Rias called out to me. I looked at where she was looking at. I can see Akeno and Donny trying to support Barakiel.
"Akeno-san won't be able to support a man with such a good build. Help her out."
I know what Rias is up to. I approached them.
"Akeno, let me take care of that.", I said as I traded places with her.
"...Roxas Hyuuga.", said a shocked Barry.
"Yes?"
"Shuri told me..."
"Just take it easy Barry. You damaged your ribcage. And I wouldn't be surprised if you damaged your stomach and intestines."
"R-Right."
Barry seems to have calmed down.
"M...My daughter. Do you like Akeno?"
"Of course I do. One, she is a reliable and kind woman. Two, she is a very good student at school. And three, she's very charming.", I replied.
Akeno who was with us has her face very red.
"...I see, I'll trust Shuri's word on it...son.", said Barry.
It seems he's satisfied. We sent him with Raynare and her group who were waiting with his comrades and they left the area. Raynare said she and the others will return a bit late.
"Okay then, nephew. You can still move right? We have to fix the aftermath of this battlefield. We will be restoring these grounds."
Well, we sure made a mess. We worked all the way until morning. But then, I felt something calling me. I look around to see a white light floating. It felt familiar. Somehow, it was beckoning me. I guess I should follow it.
Abandoned House
I followed the light to a certain house. I remember this place. This is Akeno's house when she was a little girl. I entered the house. I can feel so much negative energy. Must be from the specialist who still hold a grudge against Barry. I then saw the light again. I followed it to the bedroom. In there, Shuri was waiting for me.
"Shuri..."
"Take this Roxas. It was a charm I made for Akeno years ago.", she said as she pointed me to a hidden compartment.
I saw a simple charm. Nothing specific about it.
"Shuri."
"Yes?"
"Would you hate me, if I gave you another body?"
"Hmm...No, I wouldn't. It would allow me to be with them again. But I know that Akeno is relying on you now. And, maybe I can have my special time with Barakiel again."
"I want to make them happy. Both Akeno and Barry. I know...I'll be breaking a lot of rules for this. But, just this once, I'll be a bit reckless. For their sakes."
"Ufufu. Then I know you'll put that to good use. I guess I'll see you later in the flesh.", said Shuri as she vanished.
I then got my phone and called Zazy.
[Hey Roxas. What's up?]
"Zazy, we need to talk. And we have to keep this private."
"I'm listening."
Clubroom
"*sigh* The school trip is soon."
I was taking a break in the clubroom. Odin was able to finish the meeting safely and went back home. I gave the hammer and chains to him. Even though I made them, it's better if they're left in his hands. Vali disappeared while taking Fenrir with him. I guess he's got a new member. He'll be tought to handle, but for now, I'll settle with Loki being caught. Though, taking Fenrir away from Loki, I bet he has a few ideas in mind of what to do. I just hope he'll just take it easy for a while. Zazy isn't here today, since he wanted to send off Barry. But, there's still that thing that's left to do.
"Roxas was right. He is a pervert. I knew he was looking at my breasts for half the meeting." , said Ama-chan.
"He really is a lewd old man.", said Athena.
"Well, at least the monster girls Roxas had were nice. I think I can have some of them appear on my show.", said Serafall.
Ama-chan, Athena, and Serafall were relaxing in the clubroom, drinking tea. I hope Sona doesn't go nuts with this.
"Roxas-sensei, we have been busy lately, so we have to go shopping for the school trip next time.", said Asia as she looked at the guidebook for the school trip.
"Asia, I hear that we have to wear underwear which is popular right now.", said Xenovia as she made Asia's face turn red.
"R-Really...?"
"Yup. It seems like when we go inside the bath where we bath together with everyone else, others will laugh at us afterwards if we don't wear proper underwear. I also don't have cute looking underwear. Maybe it would be better for us to shop together."
"Sc…School trips are very deep."
This has Kiryuu all over it. Seriously, what is she doing?
"White is the best! I think that is the actual underwear that the lord and Michael-sama would say 'Yes!' for!", said Irina as she came in with high tension.
"Yeah, I know the boss will agree on that.", said Jack.
"No. I will be wearing victory panties together with Asia."
"Eh! M-Me too?"
"No, no! The color for faith is white! Or the ones with an emblem of a cross!"
The Church-trio are arguing about their underwear... I know this will involve me and the universe trolling me.
But right now, I just want to enjoy my peace and reading the books on Norse magic and the Kankara Formula. I don't really want to become the strongest or anything like that. I just want to live in peace. Though, being the ultimate Pawn would be nice. Though if someone were to attack us, then I'll need some strength and ingenuity to fend them off. In order to get stronger, I have to control the darkness in the Sacred Gears, and in myself. Clearing this curse will be a start. I think I should also learn a few more techniques from the book Obaa-sama left me. Maybe have a lot of people train with me as well.
"I'm doomed!"
I look over to see Rossweisse crying.
"Uuuuuuuuu~! Horrible! Odin-sama is so horrible! To leave me behind!"
Yup. She was left behind by Odin. I bet by now, Odin noticed that she wasn't with him. I think that it's more like he ditched her on purpose. Poor Rossweisse. Odin hasn't even contacted us, meaning...
"Fired! This must mean I'm fired, doesn't it!? I worked so hard for Odin-sama and he left me in Japan! Just like he thinks, I can't do my job properly! I'm a virgin! I'm a woman where my age equals the number of years I didn't have a boyfriend!"
She's lost herself. I know she can do her work properly. It's just that she has the misfortune of having a bad employer.
"Mou, don't cry Rossweisse. I made sure that you could work in this academy.", said Rias as she put her hand on her shoulder.
Oh boy, here we go. This is probably how she got Xenovia to join us.
"…. Sob. R-Really?"
"Yes, just like you wished for. You want to be a teacher, correct? And not a student?"
"Of course….. Despite my appearance, I have already graduated from school in my homeland by skipping grades. Even though I'm still young in age, I am qualified to teach students."
A teacher huh?
"I'll recommend you. That way, there's no objections.", I said.
That made her happy, but...
"But will I able to live in this country….? But if I returned home, others would get mad and say "You must be brave to show your face when you returned after Odin-sama's arrival" to me. And I probably would have my position removed…..! Uuu…and I was finally able to find a job where I could have a stable life!"
It would be bad if she went back home long after Odin returned. That would make her look bad.
"Ufufu, so that's where this plan would come in.", said Rias as she took out a document and showed it to her.
"If you come to the Underworld now, you can get privileges like this and privileges like that."
Rossweisse made a shocked face from looking at the documents
"Really!? There is this much insurance…. And there are tax refunds!"
"That's exactly it. Also don't you think that a service like this and a system like this is wonderful too?"
"It's amazing! So d…devils get paid this much…! The base salary is totally different from us! Even if you compare them to Valhalla, these have better requirements!"
Well, she did tell me that her homeland wasn't paying her much. This must be the so-called whispers from a devil. Well, devils do make contracts with humans with greed as their job after all. Though, Rias really has a knack for that.
"By the way, if you come under me then you will also get these benefits."
"….I heard that Gremory is the household who had their family promoted to a Maou and that the specialties made within the Gremory territory are very popular and are receiving high sales for it."
"That's true. You can even do that job for your career. The Gremory's are looking for very talented people.", said Rias as she took out a Rook piece.
"-That's how it is, so won't you become my servant so you can start a business in the Underworld? I think you will be able to become a magic cannon member by attaining the Rook piece and with that magic of yours. I just hope that it would be possible with just one chess piece."
Everyone else but Athena, Serafall, Ama-chan and myself were shocked. I knew that she would eventually use her last piece. Though, on Rossweisse, I wasn't expecting that. Though, she can be a powerful comrade. High magical skill with the defensive boost of the Rook. We would practically have an artillery type with her Full-Burst attacks. She's a technical type with magic, a good balance.
"…I feel like this is destiny. It might be my selfish imagination, but ever since I met you all at the hospital in the Underworld, it may have been decided that it will turn out like this."
I think I had something to do with this. Unintentionally that is. I hope this wasn't from the dragon aspect, I really don't have time for it to be messing with me. Rossweisse accepted the Rook piece. At that moment, the room was filled with crimson light, and devil wings appeared on Rossweisse's back. I heard that if the unused Evil-Pieces reflect the growth rate of the Kings as part of Ajuka-sama' secret functions, so it was possible that Rossweisse would take one Rook.
"Everyone, I have reincarnated into a devil. I'm Rossweisse, a former Valkyrie. It seems like the annual salary of the Underworld and their insurances are more appealing than the ones of my homeland. I have lots of security now since the financial state of the Gremory household and my future will be very stable so I have become a devil. So please take good care of me from now."
Her expression seemed a bit blank there….
"And so, everyone, my - Rias Gremory's last Rook will be her, Rossweisse."
Rias introduces her with a smile.
"Well, I think it's fine. Even I joined in a mess.", said Xenovia as she drank tea.
Well, the situation is similar.
[Let's get along!]
We all welcomed her with open arms.
"Ufufufufufufufufu. Odin-sama? The next time we meet, I won't forgive you, okay?"
Uh oh. It looks like Odin pushed her sadist button. He's so screwed. Though, with this, our group is complete.
"Congratulation, Rias-chan.", said Serafall.
"Thank you, Serafall-sama."
"Roxas, just know that Serafall and I decided to move in with you."
"Huh!?"
"We want to get closer to you Roxas.", said Serafall.
"Uh, Ama-chan, I thought you told me that you wouldn't lose to any of the girls."
"I did. But, that doesn't mean that I won't allow them to get close to you. Ufufu."
So Ama-chan is okay with me having a harem? I think my dragon aspect is getting stronger. I then got a bento from Akeno.
"Roxas-sensei. These are leftovers, but please accept it."
I look in the bento to see Nikujaga. I remember Mom making these. She made them really well. I made some chopsticks and got one. The taste was incredible. The right flavor was spreading through my mouth. It's like how my Mom made it. Well, Shuri and Mom were like sisters after all.
"...It's amazingly delicious! Akeno, it feels like I was tasting how my Mom cooked. It has really good texture and the juices are really good.", I said as I kept eating.
Akeno smiled very happily beside me.
"I'm glad Roxas-sensei is enjoying it. -Oh, your lips."
Huh? Something on my lips? Before i could wipe it off Akeno...kissed me in the mouth.
"Ufufu. That would be my first kiss, I guess."
A kiss from her!? Uh oh. What's this feeling of anger and the ohhhhh shit! I turn to see some very angry girls. Mainly Rias, Asia, Koneko, and Xenovia. My familiars were snickering. Raynare, Kalawarner, and Mittelt were also looking peeved. Oh this is bad.
"Roxas?"
"Roxas-sensei?"
"...Sensei?"
"Yeah, care to explain to us?"
Rias and Asia were smiling very scarily. Koneko and Xenovia were just scary.
"Uh, a little help over here?", I asked.
Jack and the other guys just smiled and shrugged, but Gasper just went into the box to avoid disaster. You guys are messed up. I look to Serafall, Ama-chan, and Athena only for them to just smile as well. You think this is a game? I do need help here! As for Shizuka and Kanna, well, no help from them either. I then hugged by Akeno from behind and said this clearly.
"Roxas, I love you. Ufufu."
Oh shit. I'm fucked now! Rias puts an angry face and radiates crimson aura.
"Mou-! Roxas! Akeno! Today, I won't forgive you two!"
Now would be a very good time for my karma to get better. I then heard a knock on the door. I went up to the door and saw who it was.
"Come right in.", I said with a smile.
Everyone was shocked to see who it was. Akeno was the most shocked of all.
"...Kaa-sama?"
"Ufufu. Akeno. It has been a long time, hasn't it?", said Shuri.
"Kaa-sama!"
Akeno went up to Shuri and started crying while hugging her mother.
"But...how?"
"Ufufu. Let's say a certain man you fell for did this.", said Shuri as Akeno looked at me.
"...Just know that I'm only breaking a rule of mine just this once. I'll never do something like this again.", I said.
"Looks like Roxas has gotten bold with this. To bring Shuri back.", said Ama-chan.
Shuri then showed something surprising to everyone. She has wings too. A fallen-angel wing and a devil wing. Just like Akeno.
"Kaa-sama...?"
"I made her new body based from her DNA, but I added devil and fallen-angel wings. It's...more stable than her human body. I've made sure of it. She has the same powers as you Akeno.", I said.
"Roxas told me what was needed for my new body. Don't be mad at him.", said Shuri as Akeno shook her head.
"How could I be? I love him so much. To bring Kaa-sama back?", she said as she hugged me again.
"Ufufu. I'm glad you feel that way. Just so you know, I'm okay with him being my son-in-law."
I'm dead. I'm soooo buried. Akeno was blushing madly. Well, Shuri is like a sister to my mom, so something like this was expected. It's just the timing is...bad.
"Are you going to see Barry and Mom later?"
"Yes, but right now, I'll spend some time with Akeno.", said Shuri.
"Yes, Kaa-sama!"
I know it will take time for her to get back to normal with her father. But with this, it's a start.
Rooftop at Night
I was looking at the computer screen. Tau Ceti was the target location. I was looking at Halo again. The night sky would be really good tonight if it wasn't for that. I then felt a presence. It was Rossweisse.
"Thank you for letting me stay here and recommending me to be a teacher at the academy.", said Rossweisse.
"Don't worry about that, Rosie."
"R-Rosie.", she said as she blushed.
"Your nickname. Y-You don't like it?"
"It's alright."
I then put my focus on the screen.
"That's the weapon right?", she asked.
"Yeah. I guess Rias told you right?", I asked as she nodded.
"It's hard to believe that a weapon that can destroy all organic life within 25 thousand light years can actually exist. It's frightening."
"It was made as a countermeasure to a dangerous parasite. Now, there's someone trying to turn it on."
I kept silent for a bit until I spoke up again.
"Rosie, if you ever need help during work, feel free to ask me okay?"
"Okay."
I recommended her to the Headmaster. He was okay with it and so was the Vice-Headmistress. At least she doesn't have to worry about job hunting like I did.
"Say Rosie?"
"Yes?"
"This might sound stupid but, would you like to be my girlfriend?", I asked as she blushed.
"Y-Y-You?"
"I'm okay if you refuse. I'm just..."
"I'm fine with it. With this, I finally have a boyfriend! Now Odin-sama can't mock me anymore about not having a boyfriend.", she said as she hugged me.
"I'm so happy.", she said.
"I thought you would be mad. I mean, I'm married with two dragon wives, and all the girls in this house are my girlfriends."
"Well, it was shocking. But I'll understand soon as to how you were able to attract so many women to you.", said Rosie.
She's very happy. She doesn't have to worry about a job, she got a boyfriend (i.e. me), and she can fulfill her dreams as a devil Valkyrie. Just as I was watching the night sky with her, I heard a noise.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
I look to see a Pelican from Halo crashing to the school area.
"We better go see what this is about.", I told Rosie as we went to the school grounds.
We got there to hear voices. Ones the were very familiar to me.
"Dammit Grif. You crashed our ride. What the hell are we supposed to do now?"
"Hey, the damn thing was falling into the school. I didn't want to crash into it and kill all of us."
"Would have been a good thing if you were the only one to die from it."
"Hey, idiots. Stop messing around and help out already."
"I still haven't got my peanuts."
I can't believe what I'm hearing. The voices of Sarge, Grif, Caboose, and Agent Wash. I bet they have the whole team of the Reds and Blues. I wouldn't be surprised to find Carolina with them. I remained hidden with Rosie and kept quiet.
"Well what the hell are we supposed to do now?", asked Church.
"We look for the Director. That's what were supposed to do.", said Carolina.
Five points for me.
"Who's there!?", she shouted.
Damn, are we busted? I noticed that Carolina was approaching where we were. As soon as her gun was close to touching me, I revealed myself.
"Freeze who are you!?", she asked us.
"Just friends. We're here to help you. I just want to know. Did Caboose have anything to do with this crash?"
"What do you think?", asked Grif.
"*sigh* Let's fix it at my place.", I said as Rommy played the Red vs Blue theme in my head.
The fact that the Reds and Blues are here can only mean one thing. This is gonna suck.
A/N: Are you surprised? The next arc is the RvB arc. They're going to look for the Director. Might be 2 or 3 chapters, I'm not sure. But doing this will mean that updates will be slow so that I can gather ideas on how to move the plot along. Then after that would be the short stories. Also, I know that some of you will probably complain about bringing Shuri back to life and that it might cause Akeno to be OOC. I'll try to keep her in character as much as possible, same for Rosie as you can see in the private conversation with her. Also, how was the humiliation on Loki? I wanted to go Joker style with the Mark Hamill voice. If you can imagine it, I bet it would be funny. Anyway, next time, the start of the RvB arc. And now an omake.
The Real Trickster
"Father, look at this."
"What is it Thor?"
"A picture of Loki has been spread throughout the Underworld. Someone sent us a picture."
"Let me see...Bwahahahahahahahahahaha! ...Tell me, was it him?"
"Yes Father. It was him."
"Hahahahaha, so it was him. That brat is a real trickster to do that to Loki."