Daichi's POV...Later That Day…Well, here we are. It's the second chapter of the Revamp. I'm getting my author's ideas flowing by doing this, and I'm happy. I'm also thinking of making the Harem the same, by taking Rukia and Orihime out, and adding Keiko herself, since they aren't siblings anyway, and...maybe Grayfia, Daichi helping her when Sirzechs is forced to seal himself and the others in with the Trihexa. Idk about that one. Keiko is a definite, but Grayfia is subject to change if any of y'all have any different ideas. Alright, moving on!
I grunt as Rias and I walk along "Sorry about Keiko earlier. I forgot how touchy she can be on her looks. Don't ask me why I've got no clue. Girls are weird like that...no offense."
Rias simply sighs, her red hair kind of screwed up from the run we had to take to leave my rampaging Keiko behind "It's perfectly fine, though I would like you to come to meet the rest of my peerage, your fellow servants."
I nod "Alright, but I would like to walk, I want to know more about these Evil Pieces...if that's okay."
Rias smiles "Of course, the fact that you are so curious is quite refreshing if I am to be honest. No one that I have reincarnated before you have ever been so curious! Alright, I have what is known as a King Piece, which makes me the leader of the Peerage. Then, there is the Queen Piece. The Queen Piece is the most powerful next to the King, as it has attributes of the Knight Piece, the Rook Piece, and the Bishop Piece, making it the best all-around at Speed, Strength, and Magic respectively, so long as they are used together and correctly. The Knight Piece gives the bearer enhanced speed, which is perfect for swordsmen, but at the cost of lowering their defensive abilities. Rook Pieces are the exact opposite, keeping the attack boost, but having a higher defense instead of being able to move at high speeds. And Bishops are the best at Magic, which could mean that they end up like Knights or Rooks thanks to spells. Finally, there are Pawns, which is what you are. Pawns are honestly, to me, one of the better pieces, because they can promote, during a battle, to any of the other pieces, including, with the King's permission, the Queen Piece. Promotion only lasts during the fight, but it is still a really powerful ability and one that should be used carefully and mastered. For Reincarnated Devils, the stronger they are, the more Evil Pieces they require to be Reincarnated. You, Daichi, took all eight of my Pawn Pieces, a Knight, a Rook, and Bishop Piece. Luckily for me, my Nii-Chan allowed me to have an extra Knight, Rook and Bishop piece after hearing what happened."
I nod "Okay, so I'm a pawn, and I can promote any of the other pieces during a fight? Cool! Though, what about your other pawn pieces that I took? Why didn't you get those back?"
The red-head beside me rolls her eyes, a smile on her face, "How did I guess that you were going to say that? You are going to be my Sole Pawn, my Daichi. Come on, I told them all to meet us in the ORC room, and before you ask, yes, Yuuto-kun is a Devil, he is my Knight, so you two will be working together more often."
I grin "Getting to prank Kiba, huh? Alright, I'll bite. This is going to be interesting. So, I have one question, if my best friend is a Devil, do I know any other friends?"
Rias simply shakes her head, her smile starting to brighten. It was right then and there that I promised myself one thing. I promised myself that I would do my best to always make Rias smile.
Once we get to the school, she knocks on the door, and Kiba opens it "Oh, guys! Rias and Daichi are here!"
As we walk in, Kiba bumps his knuckles against mine with a grin "So, I hear you're a badass now, eh?"
I snorted "Bitch, I've always been a badass, what are you talking about?"
Kiba and I start to laugh and he puts his arm around me "I'm glad to have you here, though. You gave us a bit of a scare, taking most of Buchou-sama's pieces! I honestly didn't know if you were going to make it there for a little bit."
I shrug as the Chaos Edge appears "Well, the way I understand it, this thing is pretty badass itself. And as for Buchou-sama's pieces, I thought that she told me that her older brother gave her three extra pieces…"
The brown-haired boy nods as we walk along, behind Rias "Yeah, Maou Lucifer did give her three extra pieces, why, I don't know and don't get cranky, I was only joking!"
I roll my eyes "I got it, though I have a question. From what Yuuma-san said, there's supposed to be a dragon sealed inside this thing...I haven't felt or talked to anybody or anything."
Kiba shrugs "I honestly don't know what to tell you...we'll have to figure it out later though, we're here!"
As we walked in, I noticed a pretty black-haired girl and a very familiar girl. The white-haired girl smiles slightly "Hello Daichi. I'm happy to see you."
I chuckle "Wow, you too, Koneko? Damn, were all my best friends secretly devils? Come on, man! Why does nobody tell me anything!"
That gets the two to sweatdrop as I snort "I'm kidding guys. Really! Besides, my sister's a Nekomata or whatever they're called, so I'm not surprised anymore."
I shouldn't have blinked, because when I did, Koneko had cat ears and a single tail waving around, blushing slightly. I facepalm "You too?! Kiba, are you a cat girl too? Just tell me now and get it over with, no more surprises! I'm tired of surprises!"
Kiba pats my shoulder "I'm not a Nekoshou, dude...besides, you enjoy surprises."
I grunt "So, Rias...why are we here? Why couldn't we just meet at the house?"
She grins "Well, I figured that, just in case, you could see your partners. I suppose you already know my Rook and Knight, but this is my Queen, Akeno Himejima. Another reason is that I wanted you to get started on your first job: handing out leaflets to people who might want to make pacts, and possibly make a pact yourself. I'm also going to be sending Kiba out with you, to show you the ropes. Now, get going!"
So, Kiba grabbed a bunch of these grey leaflets and then, nudging me, we headed out into the world. This should be interesting. Going out on a job with one of my closest friends, heh, great!
Six Hours Later...Sorry, I'm lazy and I don't think anyone wants to read about Kiba and Daichi doing their jobs. If you did, well, oops. Even for the Revamp, I don't think it's that necessary. If you do want to see it, tell me, and I'll maybe make a filler chapter for it.
I groan, tussling my now crimson hair "Who would have thought that we'd be asked to reenact that scene from Battle of Gods…"
My best bud in the whole wide world was wearing purple makeup and big cat ears "At least you got to be Goku...had to be a freaking cat."
I grin "At least you got to kick my ass again, not to mention that Beerus is a freaking God of Destruction! That's a plus, right? I mean, the very first scene, Beerus smacked Goku around like he was nothing but a bug!"
We share a laugh as we continue to walk. I grunt "How about you stay at our house tonight, we play video games and we get this fucking stuff off before Keiko decides to take pictures and use it for blackmail?"
Kiba bumps my extended fist with his own "You got yourself a deal. Now let's get going before we get caught out here or something by people we know. I don't feel like having to explain myself already."
If you guys can tell me exactly what scene that is from, I'll...I'll give you a metaphorical cookie! Alright, time to get back into the action...and yes, Acnologia will be making an appearance here, and we'll be seeing Yuuma again.
The Next Day…
I yawned, feeling a warm presence near my shoulder, and opened my eyes, looking down to see a certain red-head, fast asleep, curled up next to me. I sigh, slowly extracting myself. If this is starting already, I don't know what I'm going to do. Don't get me wrong, you'd have to be extremely stupid to not think that Rias Gremory is very beautiful, and I know several guys, mostly perverts, who would give their left arm to simply get a hug from her, much less have her cuddle them, but I'm not much a touchy-feely person. Never really have been. It's just one of my problems.
Somehow, as soon as my presence was gone, Rias jumped up with a start, looking around. I roll my eyes "I'm over here, sleeping beauty. Hi, good morning. Glad to see you finally decided to wake up, but we've got to get to school soon. Luckily, Keiko-nee is still asleep, otherwise, our asses would be grass."
Rias snickers, and then our eyes meet and she snorts "You've seen your hair, haven't you?"
I blink, looking into a mirror, and that's when I see it. My hair is still mostly crimson, with orange highlights. I facepalm "Damn it, Kiba! I thought he said that I got it all out! Gah, I look like a fuckin' idiot!"
Rias chuckles, patting my head as she gets up "Well, I think that red looks good on you. Now, you're right, we should probably get ready for school...at least it's the start of the weekend and we can get to training you to work with Chaos Edge."
I grunt, pulling on my uniform jacket "Training huh...alright. Now come on Rias-sama, we've got to go!"
The red-head pauses "In a second...I have a question for you. Why do you, when we are in public, call me Buchou, but when it's just the two of us, like now, you call me Rias-sama or something like that?"
I pause and then grunt, shrugging "I don't know to be honest. I do the same thing with Keiko-nee. In public it's nee-chan or something like that, but at home, it's just Keiko or at best, Keiko-nee. If you'd prefer, I can just call you Buchou no matter what."
She rapidly shakes her head "No, no, Rias-sama's just fine when it's us. I was just confused. Now let's go."
She quickly grabs my hand, and then we teleport away. Little did I know, the entire time, Rias' face was starting to try to imitate the color of her hair! Who would have thought that? I'm just that pretty, I guess.
My first period this time was music...one of the only classes that I have with both Koneko and Kiba, so I tend to enjoy this class more. Plus, music is one of the few things that I'm good at. It's kind of sad.
Once I walked in, Kiba had a scared look on his face. I grunt "Really, got all the hair dye out, huh? Really?"
The brown-haired boy has a slight grin on his face with that remark "Oh come on, you look good like that, but that's not the reason. I forgot all about the school-wide music show during the lunch hour. It's today...the end is near..."
I facepalm "Yeah...I'm in the same boat. Please tell me that we at least have time to prepare."
He nods, "Yeah, but we all have to sing two songs each...in front of the rest of the school."
I sigh "We're all gonna die. Fuck me sideways. We're all gonna keel over and die."
Koneko comes over "At least we can group up. And besides, we get out of the other classes this morning to prepare, no homework or nothing."
I toss my hands up "What is life anymore! I don't even know what to sing!"
Kiba nudges me "Why don't you sing But It's Better If You Do? That is one of your favorite songs, isn't it?"
I snort "Yeah, but we need Saji on bass, remember? He moved away a couple of years ago. Not to mention we would also need Vali on drums, and she's God knows where! Gah!"
As I rub my temples, Kiba facepalms "You realize that being what we are, we can't say you know who's name without getting hurt. Anything to do with 'holiness' is a big no."
I growl "Oh sure, now you tell me. Thanks for nothing, asshole. The point is, we would need to get the band back together, and just you and I aren't going to cut it."
Koneko pushes Kiba aside, getting into my face "Will you please sing that song? It's been forever since I've heard you sing, and you have a good voice, so if you won't do it for Kiba or anyone else, then do it for me. Please?"
I grumble but then nod. Damn, I hate how my friends know how to push my buttons the right way. Especially Koneko! The problem with being me is the fact that I might act stubborn, but I was going to sing for Kiba the moment he asked. And he most likely knew it too...ugh. I hate my life.
The rest of the morning was spent brainstorming, and planning everything out. I guess that this was a big deal. My main problem is the fact that...I don't sing in front of crowds. The biggest crowd that I've ever sung in front of was a group of my childhood friends, most of which have had to move away: Valiana Lucifuge, Saji Genshirou, and Irina Shidou, who all moved away, and then Kiba, Koneko and my older sister, Keiko. So, I sang in front of exactly six people. Haha...this is going to suck. I'm going to die. There is no hope.
As the time came, our music teacher got us all lined up and ready to go, and then started the procession by announcing the first person to sing. As we all listened, Kiba grabbed my shoulder "You sure you're going to be alright?"
I chuckle softly, already breaking into a cold sweat "I'm not sure of anything anymore, dude...I fucking hate this...fuck, fuck, fuckity, fuck, fuck. Take me now, please. I'm going to fucking lose my mind."
Before I can continue on my swearing rant, Koneko whacks me over the head "Shut up, idiot."
I grunt, and then smile, looking at the white-haired girl "Thanks, Ko-chan. I needed that. If I go off again, don't be afraid to hit me harder."
And with that, I was okay...until they called my name. Luckily, Kiba was right behind me, so he would suffer as well...well, sort of. Kiba is so much better with crowds than I am. Why am I doing this, I have no idea.
Speaking of Kiba, thank G-thank Kiba that he decided to run down to the front area of the stage and watch me. When I looked down, I saw my best bud, who gave me a thumbs-up.
I sigh, tapping on the mic "This thing on?"
I get a chorus of 'yes' and I grin weakly "Great...well, I'm Fukada Daichi, and my two songs are going to be But It's Better If You Do by Panic! At The Disco, and Maps by Maroon 5."
As everyone becomes silent, the music starts. I swallow, and then start to sing.
Now I'm of consenting age to be forgetting you in a cabaret,
Somewhere downtown where a burlesque queen may even ask my name.
As she sheds her skin on stage,
I'm seated and sweating to a dance song on the club's P.A.,
The strip joint veteran sits two away,
Smirking between dignified sips of his dignified peach and lime daiquiri.
And isn't this exactly where you'd like me,
I'm exactly where you'd like me, you know,
Praying for love in a lap dance and paying in naivety.
Oh, and isn't this exactly where you'd like me,
I'm exactly where you'd like me, you know,
Praying for love in a lap dance and paying in naivety.
Oh, but I'm afraid that I,
Well, I may have faked it, and
I wouldn't be caught dead dead dead dead in this place.
Well, I'm afraid that I,
Well, that's right,
That I may have faked it and
I wouldn't be caught dead in this place.
And isn't this exactly where you'd like me,
I'm exactly where you'd like me, you know,
Praying for love in a lap dance and paying in naivety.
Oh, and isn't this exactly where you'd like me.
I'm exactly where you'd like me, you know,
Praying for love in a lap dance and paying in naivety.
Well, I'm afraid that I,
Well, I may have faked it, and
I wouldn't be caught dead dead dead dead in this place.
Well, I'm afraid that I,
Well, that's right,
That I may have faked it and
I wouldn't be caught dead in this place.
And isn't this exactly where you'd like me,
I'm exactly where you'd like me, you know,
Praying for love in a lap dance and paying in naivety.
Oh, and isn't this exactly where you'd like me,
I'm exactly where you'd like me, you know.
Praying for love in a lap dance and paying in naivety.
Praying for love and paying in naivety.
Praying for love and paying in naivety.
As the crowd claps, I notice a very familiar red-head standing next to a very, very familiar brunette, and I couldn't help but have a look of surprise on my face. Keiko managed to make it to school on time for once! She rarely does that!
My older sister was a Third-Year, and she didn't have very many classes, so she was rarely at school before the Lunch Hour...and yet she was here. As I looked, Keiko gave me a thumbs-up, and then the music started again. Time to get this over with!
I miss the taste of a sweeter life.
I miss the conversation.
I'm searching for a song tonight,
I'm changing all of the stations.
I like to think that we had it all...
We drew a map to a better place,
But on that road, I took a fall.
Oh, baby, why did you run away?
I was there for you,
In your darkest times.
I was there for you,
In your darkest night.
But I wonder, where were you?
When I was at my worst,
Down on my knees.
And you said you had my back,
So I wonder, where were you?
All the roads you took came back to me,
So I'm following the map that leads to you.
The map that leads to you,
Ain't nothing I can do.
The map that leads to you,
Following, following, following to you.
The map that leads to you.
Ain't nothing I can do,
The map that leads to you.
Following, following, following...
I hear your voice in my sleep at night.
Hard to resist temptation,
'Cause something strange has come over me.
Now, I can't get over you,
No, I just can't get over you.
I was there for you,
In your darkest times.
I was there for you,
In your darkest night.
But I wonder, where were you?
When I was at my worst,
Down on my knees.
And you said you had my back.
So I wonder, where were you?
All the roads you took came back to me,
So I'm following the map that leads to you.
The map that leads to you,
Ain't nothing I can do,
The map that leads to you.
Following, following, following to you.
The map that leads to you,
Ain't nothing I can do,
The map that leads to you.
(Oh, oh, oh, ah
Ooh, oh, oh, ah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ah
Aha, ah, mmm, ah)
Oh, I was there for you,
Oh, in your darkest times.
Oh, I was there for you,
Oh, in your darkest night.
Oh, I was there for you,
Oh, in your darkest times.
Oh, I was there for you,
Oh, in your darkest night.
But I wonder, where were you?
When I was at my worst,
Down on my knees,
And you said you had my back,
So I wonder, where were you?
All the roads you took came back to me,
So I'm following the map that leads to you.
The map that leads to you,
Ain't nothing I can do,
The map that leads to you,
Following, following, following to you.
The map that leads to you,
Ain't nothing I can do,
The map that leads to you,
Following, following, following…
At this time, I could barely breathe, everyone was clapping and standing and staring...I barely managed to squeak out a thank-you before quickly scurrying into the back. And then, that's when it happened.
Kiba grabbed me by the shoulder "Dude, I'm extremely sorry to do this to you, but could you do one more song with me?"
I could feel my muscles stiffen, but before I could stop myself, I nodded "I got you, dude. Lead the way."
Mentally, I was having another swearfest, this time directed at myself for being so damn idiotic! I had a chance to get out of dodge, but of course not! Why would I ever take it!?
As we get on stage, the teacher grins "Well how about that, we have a pair! Kiba Yuuto and Daichi Fukada are going to be doing a duet. Well, take it away boys!"
[Daichi]
Umbrella at your side. It's raining, but you close it tight,
[Kiba]
And 'how are you', purred a cat just passing through
[Daichi]
Those heels that you like are soaking, but is that alright?
Let out a sigh for another day the same as the last,
Come on let's try, dye it blue and change it up from the past,
Reflecting up from a puddle but then gone in a flash.
Is that the most that you can dream or want to see?
But look around,
[Kiba]
Dance up and down,
[Daichi]
The world is now,
[Kiba]
Still going 'round,
[Daichi]
Just feel it pound,
[Kiba]
We're skyward bound,
[Daichi]
Move at the,
[Both]
Top - Speed - Of - Sound!
[Daichi]
Running to another day, I wanna break away and take the leap,
[Kiba]
Nyeh nyeh nyeh nyeh
[Daichi]
Duh duh duh duh duh duhduhduhduh,
As you're stuck on yesterday, no sun to rise would be okay with me.
[Kiba]
Duh duh duh duh
[Daichi]
Every day,
Every day is okay.
Taking it step by step, we'll always move ahead,
Our love is growing red, need me more, need you more,
You fall down seven more times, I'll be there seven, eight, nine.
As we keep trying, we'll find,
[Both]
We're always singing the same tune!
[Kiba]
Now falling to her side,
The drops of rain that mix with light.
[Daichi]
Stealing a glance, hid a cat who turns his back.
[Kiba]
Their heads starting to sink,
This boredom is too hard to fight.
Just spinning lies with the only thread of kindness we saved,
Or if we're blind and the truth is just a painting in gray.
Drowning us out, all the noisy drops that fall in the rain,
But fingertips traced every line and opened my eyes,
I'll paint it blue!
[Daichi]
I'll play a tune,
[Kiba]
I'm wishing too...
[Daichi]
For something new,
[Kiba]
It will come true,
[Daichi]
With me and you,
[Kiba]
And then we'll,
[Both]
Finally break through!
[Kiba]
Swimming through the milky way,
I wanna break away and take the leap.
[Daichi]
Duh duh duh duh
[Kiba]
Nyeh nyeh nyeh nyehnyehnyehnyehnyeh,
Since we're falling anyway,
No moon to rise would be okay with me.
[Daichi]
Duh duh duh duh
[Kiba]
Every night,
Every night is alright.
Taking it step by step, we'll always move ahead,
Our love is growing red, need me more, need you more,
Cry to me, know that I care - lean on me and I'll be there!
As we keep trying, we'll find,
[Both]
You're always gonna be there too!
[Daichi]
Shining down on me,
You're my blue moon.
[Kiba]
Dreaming forever to find,
Now I'm awake.
[Daichi]
I need to find tomorrow,
Can you take me away,
And go the
[Both]
Top speed of sound?
Running to another day,
I wanna break away and take the leap!
"Duh duh duh duh"
"Nyeh nyeh nyeh nyehnyehnyehnyeh"
As you're stuck on yesterday,
No sun to rise would be okay with me.
"Duh duh duh duh"
Every day,
Every day is okay.
Taking it step by step,
We'll always move ahead,
Our love is growing red.
Need me more, need you more.
You fall down seven more times,
I'll be there seven, eight, nine,
As we keep trying, we'll find,
You're always gonna be there too.
We're always singing the same tune,
Every day from now on.
I sigh, finally able to leave the crowds behind, only to see that it was Koneko's turn. Jeez...now I've got to see this. See, Koneko hasn't been singing for a while, and the fact that she hadn't said anything in class, that scares me. The normal Koneko would have at least said something. Just trust me, a silent Koneko, at least around Kiba and I, is a scary Koneko. And you don't mess with a scary Koneko if you want to live. I learned that one the hard way. I was eleven and ended up being hung on a lamppost, by my underwear. Not a fun time.
*Don't worry, we'll be getting to action soon enough, I just want to do this, because it's cute. And it also helps with relationships. Also, you gotta love 'And you don't mess with a scary Koneko if you want to live'. Daichi's learning quickly! Poor kid, getting hung by his underwear, though. That's just mean, Koneko! Alright, on with it!*
Sensei announces Koneko with a flourish "Now, my star pupil, Koneko Tenjou! She shall be singing Your Love Is My Drug by the musician Kesha. Take it away, Koneko!"
Maybe I need some rehab,
Or maybe just need some sleep,
I've got a sick obsession,
I'm seeing it in my dreams,
I'm looking down every alley,
I'm making those desperate calls,
I'm staying up all night hoping,
Hitting my head against the wall,
What you've got, boy is hard to find.
I think about it all the time,
I'm all strung out, my heart is fried,
I just can't get you off my mind.
Because your love, your love, your love is my drug,
Your love, your love, your love,
I said your love, your love, your love is my drug,
Your love, your love, your love.
Won't listen to any advice.
Momma's telling me I should think twice,
Better left to my own devices.
I'm addicted, it's a crisis,
My friends think I've gone crazy,
My judgment's getting kinda hazy,
My sleep is gonna be affected,
If I keep it up like a lovesick crackhead,
What you got, boy is hard to find.
I think about it all the time,
I'm all strung out, my heart is fried,
I just can't get you off my mind.
Because your love, your love, your love is my drug,
Your love, your love, your love.
I said your love, your love, your love is my drug,
Your love, your love, your love.
I don't care what people say,
The rush is worth the price I pay,
I get so high when you're with me,
But crash and crave you when you leave.
Hey, so I gotta question,
Do you wanna have a slumber party in my basement?
Do I make your heart beat like an 808 drum?
Is my love your drug?
Your drug, uh, your drug,
Uh, your drug, is my love your drug?
Because your love, your love, your love is my drug,
Your love, your love, your love,
I said your love, your love, your love is my drug.
Your love, your love, your love,
Because your love, your love, your love is my drug.
Your love, your love, your love,
I said your love, your love, your love is my drug,
Your love, your love, your love,
Hey, hey so, your love, your love, your love, your love is my drug.
The entire time that Koneko was singing, I could feel my face start to burn. Which, normally, would be fine, but of course Kiba was there. Of course, he noticed. One of those times that I hate having a crush on a childhood friend while having your other childhood friend is right beside you. So fun, isn't it? Just kill me, please.
As she leaves the stage, getting a standing ovation, along with a few fanboys, Kiba elbows me "Dude, you're so into her. Go talk to her!"
I growl, looking at my shoes "I have no idea what you're talking about, dude."
Kiba simply snickers "Sure you don't. Don't worry dude, your secret's safe with me. I promise that nobody will know."
All of a sudden, I hear a whistle, and see Rias frantically waving at us, trying to get our attention. I sigh, pointing "Come on dude, duty calls. It's about time we get out of here, anyway. This place is boring."
The brown-haired boy simply rolls his eyes, following close behind "One of these days, I'm going to get you to admit it, I hope you know."
I grin as the next group starts to sing "You wish dude. I ain't admitting shit! Guess you'll be waiting forever!"
(Author chuckles) "Sorry, I'll start working on the next chapter after I post this one. You gotta admit, not only is it longer than most of my other chapters, but it's probably better too. Also, Kiba and Daichi sang Pop Drop Candy, because I just felt it would be appropriate. And poor Daichi, Kiba's on to him now! The next chapter will be the fight against a Stray Devil, Daichi overdoing it and meeting Acnologia, but not in the way you'd expect, meeting Asia, and then saving her. As to why Sirzechs gave Rias his extra pieces, well, the entire Underworld knows of Acnologia, the Dragon of Chaos and Destruction, and the fact that the Chaos Edge is very unpredictable. He wanted her to have more members to be able to protect her in case Daichi went on a rampage, but of course, Rias isn't going to tell Daichi that. Also, you've got to love how laid-back Daichi can be at times, the opposite of his Dragon Partner...God, this Revamp is going to be great! Alright, on with the next chapter! Peace out, people!"