Mr Beaver Buttington: Thanks for the idea but I don't intend to try and put in the Sekirei Plan into this fic.
DePlexx: Thanks. So far for the Shinto Arc I have an idea involving a cult trying to revive Orochi-no-Yamato or someone else by using one of the Shinto Dieties' kids although I need to work out more of the details. As for the weapons, White Fang is a western long sword but doesn't have a cross guard, also I introduce a Kunai weapon in this chapter and I have plans to put in a Naginata weapon as well when I show Kazuhiko using Metatron's power again.
ShadowUzumaki55: Yep, I figured it would make more of an impact on him. Also thanks for the ideas for adding in Miya and Kazehana although I have a few other ideas for them both at the moment.
Sennybee98: Yeah, the redhead isn't an already existing member of DxD and I already planning to have it come out some point soon. Also you're forgetting Millicas, Sirzechs' son, and Lord Gremory. I guess Kazu doesn't really need a familiar but Tiamat is more of a ally so she won't be going to help him with his Devil duties.
SargentFalco: Thank you.
Neonlight01: Yeah it'll be easier when they all go in the Kyoto Arc but I intend to have Kazuhiko go back to Kyoto to help out with a few other problems before that so it doesn't seem convenient. I figured him nearly dying to a redhead trumps having his heartbroken by one and also makes it harder for Rias to get close to Kazuhiko.
A Shadow In Chains: Glad you enjoy it.
Giest: Yeah. I plan to explain the whole story of what happened between Kazuhiko and the redhead at some point soon, possibly before the Riser Arc is over. As for Between Water and the Phoenix and Mecha Signer both are going to be Rewritten some point soon, the former as I missed out a couple of tricks that would have made it more interesting and the latter due to adjusting Tetsuya's power as his original one meant he didn't have a plausible Balance Break for him.
Stratos263: Glad you enjoyed it.
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"" – Speech
'' – Thought
[] – Sacred Gear
[] – Albion
{} - Metatron
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Kazuhiko rolled his shoulders as he stood in the clubroom, the other members had won the dodgeball match and were celebrating it now only to be stopped as he spoke "Shouldn't we be going to get familiars rather then celebrating…"
Rias' eyes widened as she realised he was right, turning to nod to Akeno and sending the silent order to set up the magic circle to the familiar forest as she spoke "Ah, yes that's right Yuuki-kun"
"You forgot…" Mittelt pointed out with an amused smirk, Rias shaking her slightly red face as she retorted back
"No I didn't…"
"Bull…" Kazuhiko muttered as he moved to stand on the magic circle, Rias' face reddening further as she shot an annoyed look at the brunet, then onto a giggling Akeno and Mittelt, who was giving her a fanged smile. Kiba smiled sheepishly while Koneko looked deadpan at Kazuhiko as they both moved to stand on the magic circle
"All ready" Akeno spoke with a smile, Rias moving to stand on the magic circle at the front before checking everyone else was on it before speaking
"Let's get going then" With that the magic circle lit up in a red light and transported the group to there destination.
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"In this forest there are many familiar devil users living here. Today, Yuuki-kun and Mittelt, let's get your familiars here." Rias stated as they stood in a dark looking dense forest, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he looked around.
"Get daze!" A male voice called, surprising Mittelt who screamed and hugged Kazuhiko's arm while the brunet shot a glare at the weird devil above them, who jumped down and introduced himself with a smile
"My name is Satooji of Madara Town! I'm a devil in training, aiming to become the Familiar Master!"
"Satooji-san, I brought the ones I spoke of." Rias spoke before introducing Kazuhiko and Mittelt to Satooji, who replied
"Heh, a rebellious boy and a blonde cutie…. OK! Leave it to me! If it's me any Familiar immediately would be 'get daze'!"
[I've picked up Seraphina's draconic aura, Kazu] Albion spoke up, Kazuhiko mentally nodding as he got the directions as Rias spoke
"Yuuki-kun, Mittelt. He is a professional in terms of familiars. Today we will catch familiars in this forest while receiving advice from him. Okay?"
"Yes" Mittelt spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he asked
"Are you sure he's any good?"
"I am the top familiar master in training!" Satooji shot back insulted, Kazuhiko unaffected as Rias sweatdropped and spoke with a sigh
"Please trust Satooji-san's judgement, Yuuki-kun…"
Satooji smiled in a friendly manner as he added "You should trust your Master, boy… Now, what type of familiar do you desire? Strong one? Fast one? Or one with poison?"
"Mittelt you go first… before I punch the idiot" Kazuhiko spoke with a slight smile to the blonde who nodded eagerly as she asked
"Can I have a poison one, please?"
"Eeeh?" The other devils spoke shocked, Kazuhiko chuckling softly as he had talked with the blonde about it before once it was brought up as Satooji grinning childishly as he asked
"Alright! What about you rebel boy?"
"I don't want to enslave something against its will so I don't care." Kazuhiko answered shooting a knowing glare at Rias who looked down ashamed as Satooji blinked surprised as he spoke
"Al-Alright… Let's get going then" With that the group headed off, Kazuhiko taking a moment to create a [Mist Clone] of himself and sent it to follow the others before he started off in the direction Seraphina's aura was coming from.
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Seraphina fidgeted nervously where she flew above the tree line in the familiar forest, her eyes trailing over herself to check her appearance. She was wearing a long sleeved white blouse which had a dark blue ribbon tied into a bow around the collar, a short dark blue skirt and white thigh high socks with blue ribbon around the tops and black pumps on her feet.
'I hope Tiamat-sama, Kaa-san and Onee-san don't embarrass me in front of Kazu-kun' she thought as her hands played with the skirt, her smile growing as she watched Kazuhiko fly towards her from out of the trees with [Divine Dividing] spread on his back. She filed away the thought that teaching Kazuhiko to use his proper wings would be a good reason for them to spend time alone.
"Wow… You look amazing Sera-san" Kazuhiko spoke with a smile after he had came to a stop before her, the large cyan coloured energy wings adjusting so he could float before her. Seraphina blushed at the compliment, kissing him on the cheek before replying embarrassed
"Thank you… I talked to Tiamat-sama about you meeting her and she's happy to and my Kaa-san and Onee-san want to meet you as well"
"Alright… Let's get going then before Gremory realises I've left a [Mist Clone] with her" Kazuhiko spoke, Seraphina nodding in agreement as they both started to fly towards one of the mountains in the distance.
The flight didn't take long, Seraphina flying ahead with a blush and small smile on her face as she noticed Kazuhiko blushing behind her and averting his gaze from looking up her skirt. Shaking her head, Seraphina cleared her mind of the perverted thoughts as they came up to the barrier hiding her home from the devils.
"So your clan is beyond here?" Kazuhiko asked as the pair stopped at the barrier, Seraphina nodding with a smile as she moved to press her body against his as she hugged him and spoke slightly embarrassed
"I need to cover my aura over yours so you can enter…The barrier is made to only allow those with the seal to enter or even transport in"
"Alright" Kazuhiko spoke nervously as he hugged her back, feeling a comforting warmth creep over his whole body as an azure coloured aura covered Seraphina and then himself. Seraphina's face was set in a determined expression as she directed both of them towards the barrier, a ripple in the air being Kazuhiko's first sign that it was even there before helping her to fly through it.
A few feet passed before Seraphina relaxed and dispersed her aura, letting out a deep breathe as she rested her head against Kazuhiko's shoulder as he asked concerned
"Are you alright?"
"Yeah…Just not use to controlling my aura like that" Seraphina quietly answered, Kazuhiko nodding as he looked around. The large mountain nearest to them had a large chunk taken out from one of the sides, a large village of stone buildings covering the flat ground instead and several dots were milling around unaffected by anything that was going on above them. There were groves of trees near the cliff side, covering the village from view from anyone looking from below or along the cliff.
"I'm fine now" Seraphina spoke with a smile, pulling back and noticing Kazuhiko looking over her home town as she added
"Nice isn't it… The groves of trees hold Dragon Apples and also helps with hiding the village, it's helped that the Familiar Masters think that Tiamat-sama is dwelling on a mountain in the other direction. This territory is known for being Hydra infested as well so that keeps away most of the rest as well"
[Wow… They really went to town with making devils stay away from here.] Albion spoke up impressed, Kazuhiko nodding before noticing Seraphina was leading him towards the ground and drawing the attention of the numerous humanoid dragons around them as they landed in the middle of the village.
The pair looked around after dismissing there wings, Seraphina's smile growing as she saw the black haired young woman rushing towards them before hugging the bluenette tightly as she spoke "Sera-chan, you're back!"
The black haired young woman pulled back, turning her gaze onto Kazuhiko as she looked him over before continuing "Looks like you've found a good guy"
"Y-Yeah… Kazu-san is great…" The two young women went into a hushed discussion, Kazuhiko scratching the back of his head in confusion before a mature voice spoke from behind him
"Its nice to see that you've made Sera-chan so happy, Kazu-kun was it?" Kazuhiko jumped, turning to see a beautiful woman in her early thirties with thigh length midnight blue hair in a single low ponytail. She had yellow eyes and was wearing a purple evening dress which showed off her six foot tall buxom figure and tanned skin.
[Hello Tiamat] Albion spoke aloud, Tiamat smiling as she nodded and looked over Kazuhiko who spoke
"It's nice to finally meet you Tiamat-san, I'm Yuuki Kazuhiko" Tiamat's smile grew at the respect Kazuhiko was showing her, Seraphina bidding her friend farewell as she moved to stand next to the brunet as Tiamat spoke
"Nice to meet you too, Kazu-san. It looks like you've got a good host, Albion… although I smell something pure mixed in with the devil scent he has."
[I figured we couldn't fool you, Tiamat...] Albion started, Kazuhiko looking sheepishly as Metatron spoke aloud
{It's nice to finally meet you, Tiamat-san… I am Metatron}
Tiamat looked surprised at Kazuhiko at hearing Metatron speak up, her gaze turning to Seraphina to see her nod with a smile before focusing back onto the brunet as she spoke "Amazing… so you are both Angel and Devil. You certainly was lucky to meet with him Sera-chan. Let's go see your Kaa-san Sera-chan. Kazu-san you can explain everything once we're there"
Kazuhiko nodded in understanding, Seraphina taking hold of his hand with a blushing smile as they started to walk while Tiamat lead the way. Tiamat's smile grew at seeing Seraphina relaxed and holding Kazuhiko's arm as they came to a stop before a cream coloured house.
"This is it" Seraphina spoke with a nervous smile, Kazuhiko giving her hand a reassuring squeeze before the door burst open and a buxom young woman rushed out, aqua blue hair falling down to her knees and dressed in a spaghetti strapped purple top and a black miniskirt.
"Sera!" She called as she hugged Seraphina tightly, Kazuhiko blinking surprised at the response from the younger who was blushing embarrassed
"Onee-san, stop it!" Looking between the two Kazuhiko noticed the similarities between them, hearing Albion chuckling in his mind as he commented
[Looks like Seraphina still has some growing left to do] Kazuhiko blushed in response, taking a calming breathe before turning back to the pair at hearing Seraphina's sister speak with teary eyes
"But I haven't seen you since you left to woo your mate" Tiamat chuckled as Kazuhiko's face reddened, coughing into his hand as be spoke
"I am here you know…"
"Sayuri-chan, you should stop embarrassing her" Tiamat added amused, Sayuri turning to look at Kazuhiko with a gleam in her eyes before she dove at him
"Brother-in-law!"
"Gah!" Kazuhiko called as he was knocked onto his back, Sayuri's hands probing over his body and even grabbing his crotch and she muttered pervertedly
"Fufufu…Such a strong sexy body...I may have to steal you for myself"
"Onee-san, stop it!" Seraphina called embarrassed as she rushed at her older sister.
"Sayuri-chan stop molesting Sera-chan's mate" A mature voice spoke from the doorway, Sayuri pouting childishly as she got up off of him but not before having another grope.
"Th-Thanks" Kazuhiko spoke as he got back up with Seraphina's help, noticing the smiling woman standing in the doorway with royal blue hair held in a bun, dressed in a purple sundress with a white cardigan over the top.
"It's nice to meet you" Kazuhiko spoke with a bow, Seraphina's mother smiling as she spoke to Seraphina with a thumbs up
"Such a respectful young man…good choice, Sera-chan" Seraphina and Kazuhiko blushed embarrassed before the group headed inside.
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The group had settled into the living room, Seraphina and Sayuri sitting on either side of Kazuhiko on one sofa while Tiamat and Seraphina's mother, who was called Ageha and was actually Tiamat's little sister, both taking an armchair each as they listened to Kazuhiko explain everything he had been through since his introduction to the supernatural world.
"Well it seems like you have certainly been through quite a bit, Kazu-kun…" Tiamat spoke with a caring look, Kazuhiko shrugging as Ageha added with a bright smile
"Well your children with certainly be strong… Dragon/ Angel/ Devil hybrids… I can't wait to spoil them"
"Kaa-san, it's too early to talk about that!" Seraphina spoke embarrassed, burying her face into Kazuhiko's arm as he added embarrassed
"Y-Yeah we've only known each other for a short while so please don't talk about that sort of things" Ageha smiled regardless, sharing a look to Tiamat who was shaking her head while chuckling before Sayuri asked lecherously
"So you've not sampled Kazu-kun's sausage yet, Sera? Shame maybe I should go teach him a few things" Sayuri caressed Kazuhiko's bright red face before Seraphina pulled him away from her and shouted
"Kazu-san's virginity is mine so you can't have it Onee-san!"
[I think this is the first time you've been speechless and Sera being so bold] Albion spoke while Kazuhiko gaped at Seraphina who flushed embarrassed as she covered her mouth with her hands while Sayuri grinned deviously.
{I… I can't believe Sera-chan said something like that} Metatron spoke embarrassed while the two sisters continued to bicker, Seraphina all but sitting atop of his lap to stop Sayuri from getting closer to him.
'Neither can I.' Kazuhiko thought, doing his best to avoid any bodily reaction as Seraphina moved around atop of him as she continued to argue with her sister.
"Stop it both of you…You're letting yourselves down in front of Kazu-kun" Ageha spoke sternly, Seraphina and Sayuri stopping with embarrassed looks before settling back down as Kazuhiko sighed silently in relief.
"Sorry Kaa-san" Both sisters spoke in sync, Tiamat chuckling quietly as the conversation was continued on a more normal route.
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"Kazu-san, would you hold out your hand to me?" Tiamat asked, Kazuhiko nodding as he held out one hand to her, Tiamat tapping a finger onto his palm before a blue magic circle with a dragon face at the centre appeared on his hand before fading as she spoke
"There you'll be able to come here whenever you like with Seraphina and see us now with our Clan seal. I added a little more so anyone you trust can be transported with you through it"
[We best get moving before Gremory notices us gone] Albion spoke aloud, Kazuhiko sighing annoyed as he nodded and added
"I guess I better head back to my group before they notice I'm gone"
"It was nice to meet you, Kazu-kun" Ageha spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko smiling as he nodded before Sayuri added in an alluring tone
"Come back soon Kazu-kun" Seraphina glared at her sister again, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he was lead outside by the others before he spoke
"Thank you Tiamat-san. Ageha-san, Sayuri-san it was nice to meet you as well. Sera-san, I'll see you later"
"I'll see you soon then" Seraphina spoke with a smile as she hugged Kazuhiko and then pulled him into a long kiss, Ageha smiling as she watched the pair while Sayuri pouted.
"If you ever are in need of help then don't hesitate to call us, you are a part of our Clan now and we look after our own." Tiamat spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko's smile growing as he nodded
"I will Tiamat-san." Taking a few steps back from the group, Kazuhiko activated [Divine Dividing] before taking to the air and saying his farewell. As he ascended higher, Kazuhiko looked around so he could pick up the demonic signature of his [Mist Clone] as Metatron spoke up
{There… Looks like they are rather far away Kazu-kun}
"Nothing I can't handle" Kazuhiko replied, taking a moment to focus his power into his wings before shooting off towards where his clone was, trails of light behind him. He could pick up the magical barrier that concealed Tiamat's Clan's home coming up, the blue seal on his right hand glowing brightly and allowing him to pass through the barrier with ease.
Kazuhiko had covered half of the distance before he was surprised by a deafening howl, forcing a large flock of birds flying out of the treetops, dodging them as best he could before watching them fly away as he asked "What the hell was that?"
[A wolf of some sort I'd guess] Albion commented, Kazuhiko scratching his hair before a large black figure burst out of the tree line below, slamming bodily into him and knocking him out of the sky as a sharp set of canine teeth sunk into his right shoulder.
{Kazu-kun!} Metatron spoke concerned as Kazuhiko let out a pained cry, finding a pair of sharp ruby red eyes on him before his back connected with the ground. Kazuhiko managed to get his hands under the large black wolf, focusing all his strength into them as he flung the direwolf off of him and hitting a tree with a yelp.
'I'm fine Metatron…' Kazuhiko thought while gritting his teeth, sunny yellow [Sun Flames] covering his left hand as he reached up to heal the bite mark on his shoulder as he staggered back to his feet to see the direwolf glaring him down with blood dripping from its fangs. Summoning [White-Fang] to his free hand, Kazuhiko held the sword before him while taking steps to keep himself facing the direwolf as it circled him.
"So little doggy wants a snack then" Kazuhiko growled annoyed as he finished healing his wound, [Lightning Flames] arching over the blade before the direwolf charged forwards. Swinging his sword down, Kazuhiko was surprised that the direwolf changed direction at the last moment, losing a few strands of fur before [White-Fang] left a large rend in the ground.
Kazuhiko was glad that Matsu had trained his reflexes as the direwolf launched itself at his free arm, jaws wide in an attempt to get another bite at him. [Lightning Flames] covered Kazuhiko's forearm before he was bitten, protecting himself from its fangs and electrocuting the direwolf who jumped back quickly and shook its head in pain before shooting him a glare and growling lowly.
Swapping [White-Fang] over to his other hand, Kazuhiko glared back before dashing forwards and swinging his sword down. The direwolf dodged before slamming bodily into his right side, making Kazuhiko stagger before he managed to kick it in the side.
{This direwolf is really smart…} Metatron commented, Kazuhiko nodding in agreement as he watched the large wolf get back to its feet before growling at him. Dashing forwards again, Kazuhiko was surprised by the direwolf lowering its head in a bow making him stop his swing of his sword moments before it could make contact as Albion spoke
[I guess you won her loyalty even though she managed to keep up with you]
Dismissing [White-Fang], Kazuhiko looked confused at the direwolf who sat up while wagging her tail as he asked "How do you know it's a she?"
[Just trust me on this, Kazu, it's a girl] Albion replied, the direwolf nodded as if to answer the question, Kazuhiko running a hand through his hair as tapped his foot on the ground as he asked the direwolf
"Right… Well what do I do with you then?" The direwolf moved to sit at his side, looking up at him with an almost protective look as Kazuhiko sighed before patting her on the head as he spoke
"So you want to be my familiar then?" A happy yelp was his response before he found himself on his back as the direwolf leapt onto him, licking wildly at his face as Kazuhiko chuckled
"Alright, alright… I get it. Now we just have to find Gremory and get out of here"
{You should give her a name} Metatron spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko getting back up to his feet before he started to follow his soon to be familiar start walking off ahead as he dismissed [Divine Dividing] as he moved to catch up.
"Hey have you got a name already?" Kazuhiko asked, the direwolf shaking her head as she looked up at him before continuing to lead him through the forest, the brunet humming thoughtfully as he reeled through names he liked.
"How… about…Blaire…?" Kazuhiko spoke thoughtfully, the direwolf looking thoughtful for a moment before happily yelping and rubbing her head against his leg before taking the lead again.
The pair soon found the rest of there group, Kazuhiko sighing exasperated at seeing the slime that was attacking the female members, Kiba's face was covered by Slime, swinging his sword in an attempt to remove it, while Satooji also was in the same condition minus the sword. Sharing a look with his [Mist Clone], it shrugging in confusion before dispersing as Kazuhiko moved to lean aginst one of the trees with Blaire sitting down next to him.
"Mittelt-san stay still" Kazuhiko spoke pointing his hand at the blonde before firing a blast of [Lightning Flames] at her, the green lightning soon destroying the slime and leaving her in the ruined clothes the Slime had destroyed before glancing down to Blaire as he asked
"Should I help the others?" Blaire shook her head before continuing her cautious watch of the other devils. Kazuhiko closed his eyes as he spoke to Metatron
'What new weapons do I have for [Heavenly Judgement]?'
{Well you have unlocked, [Gaghiel] and [Matarael] from your fight with Raynare and [Sahaquiel] from your fight with the Plant Dragon in Kyoto} Metatron explained, surprising Kazuhiko at hearing his fight in Kyoto had increased his armoury of Holy weapons and by extension how much more he would have to learn to be able to use his new weapons.
{You've got to a good level with the current weapons so we'll focus on these new ones for now so you can use them should the situation arise} Metatron added with a smile, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding before Albion added
[You've got pretty good in our spars as well so I don't have to hold back so much] Kazuhiko sweatdropped at hearing that, his spars with Albion turned out into big battles with the white dragon's love of destroying the surroundings and he even used Kazuhiko's style of magic against him so they could come up with better ways to use the Flames.
"Aren't you going to help them?" Mittelt asked curiously, Kazuhiko opening his eyes before shaking his head as he replied
"Gremory got them into that mess she can get them out of it… Did you find a familiar?" Mittelt nodded eagerly at the question, quickly drawing Kazuhiko's attention to the black snake that was coiled around the collar of her shirt as she spoke
"This is Kuro… Is that your familiar?"
"Yeah, this is Blaire" Kazuhiko spoke while petting Blaire's head, the direwolf sitting up proudly as Mittelt looked at her with a large smile giving the brunet the feeling Blaire wouldn't have accepted his refusal very well.
"Yuuki-kun? You're bleeding. Are you alright?" Rias asked in concern as she rushed over to him, Kazuhiko holding his hand out to stop her as he arched an eyebrow at how she, Akeno and Koneko were now in there gym uniforms before noticing the sizeable blood patch on his shirt and blazer from where Blaire had bit down, not to mention the other scratches and dirt that covered him from his fall, as he rolled his eyes and retort
"I'm fine…"
"Grrrrrr~" Kazuhiko smirked as he saw Blaire in an attack stance before him, glaring at the others devils, minus Mittelt, while growling lowly until Rias backed off. Koneko glared at Blaire as the latter's ruby red eyes focused on her, Kiba and Akeno sweatdropping as the direwolf barked at her.
"I've never seen a Direwolf that act like this before" Satooji spoke surprised, drawing confused looks from Rias and the others as the redhead asked
"Then how come it seems to be protecting Yuuki-kun"
"I have Albion remember I'm practically part dragon" Kazuhiko muttered, Satooji shrugging as he added
"That's probably it then."
With that Kazuhiko performed the familiar contract, enjoying the fact that Rias and the others had to stay away lest Blaire try and bark and glare at them for getting to close before.
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Matsu laughed at hearing what had happened with Kazuhiko getting Blaire, the latter who was lying down by his feet snoozing, as they sat in Matsu's lab with Seraphina smiling amused as she set a bowl of water down for the direwolf.
"So Blaire glares at any other devil that you don't trust…" Seraphina spoke, a smile on her face as she ran a hand through Blaire's thick fur much to her enjoyment.
"Yeah… Gremory nearly had a fit considering I had to fight Blaire to begin with" Kazuhiko spoke with a smile as Matsu chuckled
"I wish I had seen that… Oh, your guns are finished now so here you go"
Matsu brought out both of the former exorcist pistols, Kazuhiko taking hold of the mostly white pistols, the grips a royal blue in colour, and looked them over as he tested there weight. Part of him was surprised how light they felt but realised that the guns didn't need bullets or even a clip attached to them given Matsu's additions to them.
"Also I've added a little extra to them so if you put both guns together, you'll find out what" Matsu added with a victorious smirk as Kazuhiko did just that and making the pair of guns glow before they formed into some sort of hand cannon which looked like a mixture of a flare gun and a sawn-off shotgun. The barrel hadn't lengthened but had widened and now had two which were set side by side, the grips that had seemed a little slim for pistols fit perfectly in his hand now with how the rest had changed.
"That Hand cannon mode will allow you to charge up for bigger attacks although it will fire slower then using the twin pistols" Matsu explained, Kazuhiko getting up and taking practice aim with the hand cannon as Kazuhiko asked
"How do I split them then?"
"Just take both hands onto the grip and pull them apart there, the grips being touched together make the pistols shift into the Hand cannon and back" Matsu explained, tapping a few buttons on her computer and turning some lights on in the corner to show a makeshift shooting range as she added
"I figured you'd need the practice as well"
"I owe you so much Matsu-san" Kazuhiko spoke with a smirk, splitting the Handcannon before taking a moment to aim them both down the shooting range and taking a few practice shots as Matsu turned to Seraphina and asked curiously
"How did your folks take to meeting Kazu-tan?" Seraphina blushed as she glanced back at Kazuhiko, watching him start practicing with his pistols before turning back to Matsu as she answered
"Well, Kaa-san really likes Kazu-san and Onee-san must like him because she tried to steal him from me while I was there… I kind of said something embarrassing in front of him as well…" Seraphina trailed off at that point, since Kazuhiko had left her mother's house he'd not mentioned about her outburst at her sister and a slight awkwardness had been around them when they had settled for bed that previous night.
"Don't worry about it…" Matsu spoke with a relaxed smile, patting her on the shoulder as she continued
"Kazu-tan probably understands that you were just staking your claim on him… At least Albi-tan will have told him about how protective Dragons are of there mates so don't worry about it, Sera-tan" Seraphina jumped slightly as Blaire rubbed her head against her thigh, smiling at the affection the direwolf was giving her to calm her worries.
Matsu turned her attention to her computer as it let out a few beeps, moving to look at what had caused the alarm as her face turned confused as she spoke "What's another Devil doing sneaking in this territory…? Kazu-tan can you look into this?"
"Yeah… Where's the Devil?" Kazuhiko asked curious slipping his pistols into the twin holsters that were set the back of the belt of the slacks of his battle outfit as Matsu frowned as she answered
"He's heading towards where Asia-tan, Mitt-tan and Kala-tan are at the moment…Oh no, Diodora Asaroth…"
"Who's that?" Kazuhiko asked with a frown, moving over to Matsu who continued
"Diodora, from what I've heard from my Devil contacts, has a fetish for nuns and sisters of the church and enjoys breaking there faith"
"He's after Asia then" Seraphina spoke with a gasp Kazuhiko gritting his teeth and started to leave; waving his hand so that Blaire could travel back to the familiar forest as he spoke "Let Kala-san know that I'll deal with them if he make any move on her"
"I'll come to Kazu-san!" Seraphina spoke seriously as she rushed after him, Matsu nodding in understanding as she picked up a headset that was lying on her desk.
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A blond haired young man smiled darkly as he watched Asia sitting and chatting with some of her friends from school, taking a moment to ponder what he should do as he spoke to himself "Ah, my precious Asia… I can still make you-"
He stopped as he saw Mittelt and Kalawarner join the group, the latter setting down several milkshakes before taking her own seat and watching amused the talk between the girls.
"A Fallen Angel and a Fallen/ Devil hybrid…?" He spoke shocked, his eyes narrowing slightly in anger as he wondered aloud
"How can she be friends with a Devil and a Fallen Angel…? I thought the Fallen were going to take her Sacred Gear. Oh well… Nothing I can't deal with"
"Really…?" Kazuhiko spoke seriously, the blond young man freezing at feeling a pistol being pressed into the back of his head as Kazuhiko continued
"What are you doing in Gremory and Sitri Territory, Devil?"
The blond turned surprised that Kazuhiko had snuck up on him and was pointing a pistol at him as he answered while putting his hands up in surrender "Ah… It's nothing bad I assure you."
"Then why did you sneak into this area… and what are you doing staring at my friends?"
"Oh I was only checking on how my Asia was doing…" The blond replied with a peaceful smile, Kazuhiko scowling as he shot back
"Your Asia…? Asia-san is her own person, Devil"
"The name is Diodora Asaroth… Not that a low class Devil like you would know me, Stray-kun" Diodora spoke with a false smile, Kazuhiko chuckling as he retorted
"I know who you are you sick bastard… We are not letting you have Asia-san"
"We…?" Diodora asked with wide eyes before Kazuhiko hopped to the side as Diodora was thrown forwards by a punch to his back by Seraphina who spoke seriously
"He means me… And if you target Asia, I will kill you"
"What?" Diodora spoke shocked, getting back up to see Seraphina with her dragon wings out, and indigo [Mist Flames] still fading from where they had hidden her from view, before looking between her and Kazuhiko, who had activated [Divine Dividing], and started to shake in anger as he shouted back
"How dare you get in the way of me and my love? I am the little brother of Maou Beelzebub"
"Love…? You don't know the meaning of the word." Kazuhiko growled, holstering his pistol before starting to crack his knuckles as he walked forwards and spoke stoically
"This is your one and only warning, Asaroth… We see you anywhere near this territory or Asia again and neither of us will hesitate to kill you, the Maou be damned. Now leave!"
Diodora gulped nervously at feeling the power coming from both Kazuhiko and Seraphina before scowling and activating his Clan magic circle under him and soon disappearing in a flash of dark green light.
"Kazu-san, are you alright?" Seraphina asked after a few moments, seeing Kazuhiko take a deep breathe after a moment as he answered
"I'll be fine… I just have to rein in the protective instinct from Asia-san's Dragon Affinity and the Evil destruction instinct from Metatron" Seraphina looked at him in concern at hearing that, moving to hug Kazuhiko to reassure him as they both hid their wings.
"You'll be alright once you get use to it…" Kazuhiko relaxed as Seraphina rubbed her hands over his back, taking a long breathe as she smiled.
[Metatron are you alright?] Albion asked with a hint of worry, Metatron gulping nervously before she answered
{I-I never thought I would want to slay a Devil so much as just now}
[I know what you mean, that kid is one sick puppy to target women of the church] Albion added with a scowl.
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"I can't believe that he would come here just for Asia" Kalawarner spoke with a frown as Kazuhiko nodded, glancing over to where Seraphina, Asia and Mittelt were playing on a board game while they sat in the clubroom. It was an odd evening with the elder Devils of the group all being out for one reason or another so Kazuhiko felt it a good time to have explained what had happened before with Diodora.
"I know… I threatened to end him if he tries anything to get close to Asia-san again" Kazuhiko spoke with a frown as he scratched Blaire behind her ears as she lay across the length of the sofa he was sitting on, Kalawarner smirking sultrily at him as she replied
"I'd have liked to see that…"
"Seen what?" Rias asked as she entered the room, Kazuhiko giving her the briefest of glances while Blaire glared at the redhead before he answered
"Nothing you need to know Gremory"
Rias frowned, partly from Kazuhiko's dismissive response and partly from Blaire's continued glare at her and hadn't been helped by the direwolf reacting the same way with Akeno, Kiba and even worse Koneko. It urked her more that Blaire seemed comfortable with Kalawarner and Mittelt while Asia and Seraphina were the only other people aside from Kazuhiko who seemed to get affection from the direwolf.
"You should let me know seeing as I am your [King] and this is my territory" Rias replied, only to get Kazuhiko to scoff as he retorted
"Yeah like you've really been doing your job protecting your territory in the first place" Kalawarner smirked at seeing Rias' face turn red in embarrassement, Blaire snickering on his lap before Kazuhiko sighed annoyed at seeing the glowing magic circle respond to the one on his left hand.
"Looks like I've got another contract… Blaire why don't you go watch the girls" Kazuhiko spoke, making Blaire frown before nodding and moving to go sit down next to Asia and nudging the blonde for attention as Kazuhiko disappeared in the red magic circle.
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Blinking as he left the magic circle, Kazuhiko was slightly surprised that he was standing in a store room with ingredients about and a middle aged man in a chef uniform standing before him as he spoke "I'm Kazuhiko, how may I help you today?"
"Oh great! I need you to help out with serving customers in my restaurant" The chef spoke with a relieved look as he held out a waiter's uniform, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding before accepting the uniform and going to get changed.
A few moments passed before Kazuhiko returned from behind the boxes he was using to get changed, now dressed in black slacks and smart shoes with a long sleeved white shirt that had a black bowtie around the collar and a black waistcoat over the top and buttoned together by three buttons.
"Is there anything else I need to know before I can start?" Kazuhiko asked curiously, the chef shaking his head before leading the brunet into the restaurant.
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Matsu frowned lightly as she looked at the information she'd just recieved from her friend on her computer, closing a few windows which had her latest projects inside as she murmured to herself as she read "From what I've heard in the Underworld, the marriage is going to be moved up although given how Gremory doesn't like him she'll have a fight on her hands…and given his records it'll be a tough one"
"…Looks like Kazu-tan's got another fight on his hands…" She thought aloud to herself with a slight sigh befre a smirk worked its way onto her face as she added
"Oh well I should at least warn him about what's going to happen soon otherwise Ria-tan will keep him out of the loop again"
A beep alerted Matsu to something unknown being in the town, a window opening to show a video of the Old School Building and a phoenix sitting on one of the branches looking into the clubroom.
"Looks like I've found a target to test my new camera drones on" Matsu spoke with a mischevious tone, rubbing her hands together before starting to tap away at the keyboard and making the camera drone she was watching move closer before it fired a red beam of energy at the phoenix and destroyed it.
"Looks like the [Storm Flame] Generators are working in them" Matsu spoke gleefully as she leant back on her chair, knowing she was ruining the person who was viewing the clubroom stalking before she tapped a few buttons to switch cameras so she could see Kazuhiko and the others going through a small meeting before they headed home for the day.
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Kazuhiko frowned as he watched the wooden target's legs explode from the Kunai that had hit the ground before it, tightening his grip on the silver kunai with an orange grip and a hoop end in his hand before throwing it at another target and watch the kunai and target explode on contact. Kazuhiko frowned slightly at having only hit the shoulder of the human shaped target, the explosion leaving a good chunk of the torso, head and left arm in tact.
{Looks like you've got a good grasp on [Sahaquiel], Kazu-kun} Metatron spoke with a smile as she stood next to him, watching Kazuhiko unsheathe a new Kunai from the orange bracers that were set on his arms. The blade was unsheathed by Kazuhiko hooking his middle fingers into the hoop of the Kunai before pulling it out.
"I still find it hard to unsheathe these Kunai the way you showed me and then I can't seem to keep hitting them in the right places" Kazuhiko spoke with a frown, taking a moment to aim and throw the blade at another target only to miss and cause an explosion to erupt behind it when the Kunai hit the ground.
"See" Kazuhiko added, Metatron drawing her own Kunai before showing him the grip she was using. Her fore and middle fingers and her thumb holding the end of the small blade of the Kunai as she spoke
{You'll get use to it… Just make sure you release the Kunai at the end of your wrist's flick, or you arm's swing for more power, and it will at least hit the target.} Metatron flicked her wrist, launching the Kunai straight into the centre of the target, which promptly exploded.
{It is all a matter of practice, Kazu-kun but I know you'll get it soon} Metatron spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko taking a calming breathe before throwing another Kunai and making the arm of another target explode.
"I hope you're right, Metatron" Kazuhiko spoke as he watched the range of targets revert back to an untouched state before preparing to start his throwing practice with [Sahaquiel] again only for Albion to comment
[Take a break for now, Kazu… If you keep trying while you're frustrated you'll only piss yourself off more and it'll be a waste of time]
Kazuhiko sighed as he relaxed and dismissed the Angelic weapon, moving to rub his temples with his fingers before turning to see Albion waving him to hurry after him. Complying, the brunet moved to catch up with the dragon in human form as Albion started to speak [You've made great progress with our powers, Kazu… Any of my other hosts would've buckled under the strain of what you've had to learn so just having trouble with one of Metatron's weapons doesn't mean the end of the world]
"I know but I feel like I'm letting Metatron down if I can't use them at least to a decent level" Kazuhiko replied, Albion nodding in understanding before looking seriously at his host as he countered
[Kid, you've got my power, Metatron's, your Devil side and your Angel side to learn to use not to mention those Flames, a sword and now a pair of guns. If you didn't have trouble in some areas, I'd think all that had happened since Metatron woke me was a dream and I'd be stuck with a pervert like Hyodo.]
Kazuhiko chuckled at the thought of Hyodo having to deal with Albion, not noticing Metatron watching from a few feet away with a bright smile on her face as she approached the pair as she added {It's nice to see you laughing Kazu-kun…}
Kazuhiko blushed as he scratched the back of his neck sheepishly as she continued {…You are making amazing progress so why don't we end our training early tonight}
[Yeah Kazu, you'll need your energy especially if Sera intends to go through with her declaration to her sister] Albion added with a smirk, Kazuhiko's blush darkening as he retorted
"She was just stopping her sister from making advances on me… Neither of us is really ready for that anyway" Albion and Metatron shared an amused look as Kazuhiko disappeared from the mindscape he usually trained in.
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Author's Note
Hope you all enjoyed this, will admit that I had trouble with the latter half of this chapter seeing as I want to start off the Riser Arc properly in the next chapter. The Diodora part is something I realised would happen especially since Asia is still human and he would try and figure out a way to win her over.