Judan: Whelp because this chapter is so short. We decided to just get it done and over with.

Argentum: It's only short because we took out the useless lemon scenes.

Judan: They were not useless!

Slayer: They kind of were… after all the bits of background story you put in them could've easily been put somewhere else.

Judan: What would you know about that?!

Slayer: Quite a bit actually. Just look at my other stories.

Shadow: Seems like someone's a bit grumpy.

Judan: I am not!

Argentum: Uh huh…

Walker: And this is my creator… how disappointing…

Judan: All of you suck.

Slayer: Well as fun as it is to bully the chaos disciple-

Judan: Oi!

Slayer: We need to finish this. So how about it Walker?

Walker: Well I did it in the last version so why not now? Okay so we here at the Dark Guard productions own nothing but OC's, and Reality building concepts. Everything else belongs to their respective owners. Now without further ado…

Everyone/minus Judan: Here's the story!

Judan: Hey you can't just ignore me like that!

Argentum: We can and are… besides you're only throwing this hissy fit to increase the length of the story.

Judan: Okay you got me there.

Hello= Regular talk

[Hello]= Kuros

{Hello}= Ddraig

(Hello)= other sacred gears

'Hello'= Masamune

'Hello'=Murasame

Hello= Thoughts/talking to inner spirits

(J/N)= Judan Notes

(S/N)= Slayer notes

Chapter Eight: Two sides of the same coin

The Spectator

A young woman could be seen out of breath and panting on her knees, while holding out a two edged sword. She had blonde hair and blue eyes although her blonde hair, currently had dried blood matted to it. Her normally pristine battle dress and armor was torn and matted with dried blood as well. Looking around with her blue eyes an angry grimace was worn on her face. What she was looking at was currently six different beings. All of them had either four to eight bat like wings coming from their backs. However all of them were also wearing black cloaks to conceal themselves.

The girl's name was Jeanne, and the wielder of the sacred gear blade blacksmith. She also had the spirit of Joan of arc inside her. She was strong and talented, especially for a human. However for a while now she's been hunted by this group of stray devils. Her only as to why being because of her sacred gear. Based on what she's learned through fighting them, they're part of a group that had defected from a larger group. What said group was the girl had no idea, only that their current task was her elimination. So far she's been able to take down three from the initial group. Having the advantage of a multitude of holy swords did help in this case.

As she thought about what to do next an eight winged devil stepped up to speak. His voice was a little gravely and stern and he was also the tallest one there. Jeanne quickly concluded that this was the leader of this group.

"I suggest you give up spirit holder. There isn't any way for you to win, and just like the original Jeanne de Arc… there's no one coming to save you. I have great and wondrous plans involving you, and it would be easier for all involved if this was done peacefully." She sneered at him before speaking.

"Like I'd go anywhere with murderers like you!" This made the man give a small laugh before speaking again.

"Oh come now!~ Don't be like that, those humans were in the way. If they just moved aside they wouldn't have died. But then again your superiors knew that already. But I guess they just decided that your usefulness was at an end." Jeanne quickly developed a look of disbelief at the devils words.

The church wouldn't just set us up would they? Jeanne happened to be an exorcist of the church, who was sent out with a group to investigate strange disappearances in the nearby town. However when they made it there the entire town was abandoned. It didn't help that there were signs of struggle yet no bodies, only plenty of blood stains. After scouring the town they called back to their superiors to report. They had said they'd be sending in some forensics analysts to see exactly what happened. They were then told to hang tight. However it wasn't thirty minutes later, when a group of eleven high ranking devils showed up.

Her team managed to kill two while she killed three. However even with that the rest of her squad was easily eliminated. But now that she thought of it… was it really a coincidence that this group of strays found them? Did it just happen that this group that was looking for them was in this town? That she just happened to be sent here? She didn't want to admit it, but there may have been some truth to the devils words. Yet she didn't want to believe it. Because the church had taken her in and trained her, she didn't want to believe that they'd just betray her like this.

Especially for no reason… Looking back up with a determined look she stood up and held up her sword. Shaking his head the devil leader snapped his fingers, and three of the six devils attacked. The three all had six wings, one had a scythe, another an axe, and the last had a spear. The one with the spear reached her first, gritting her teeth she parried the spear as the devil thrusted it. Then quickly moving to the side she avoided a downwards swing from the one with the axe.

Feeling something behind her she ducked, as the one with the scythe attempted to decapitate her. Acting quickly she turned on her heals while still crouched, and slashed upwards at the one with the scythe. The attack was successful as it cleaved through her offender. However what happened next disgusted her. Because instead of blood coming up of it like she expected, instead a fowl stench along with rotting organs dropped out. Holding her hand to her mouth she looked on in horror, but repressed the urge to lose her lunch.

Seeing her look the leader spoke again. "Yes… how do you like them? Sure the ones you've defeated so far were in fact alive. But these are some of my puppets; my master was generous enough to teach me how to make them. Isn't necromancy just absolutely marvelous? But I concur… now do you can see why I want you…" She turned to him with a look of realization and horror as she spoke.

"You want to turn me into one of these… puppets?!" The devil clapped his hands at her deduction.

"Wonderful!~ You already understand, but now I also know that you'll resist even more… After all you humans are just so alike! Struggling until the very end." He then sighed while shaking his head sadly. "Such a good waste of time, however I do believe you're on your last legs as such it shouldn't be too much longer." Gritting her teeth in anger she tried to charge him while maneuvering around the undead puppets. However to her surprise the one with the scythe, the one she just gutted slashed at her back.

"AHH!" Yelling out in pain she dropped to the ground, it was deep by not enough to do serious damage. However every time she tried to move her back screamed at her in pain. Walking up to her prone form the leader knelt down before speaking to her, as one would a child.

"You know you… despite the fight you managed to put up, you never stood a chance. But do suppose that it's only fair that I give you proof that you're no longer wanted. If only so I can watch the despair on your face grow." At her gritty expression the devil smirked as he rummaged in his cloak, eventually pulling out a recording device. Fiddling with it he pressed a button and Jeanne's eyes widened as she heard a familiar voice.

"So… you're saying that if we give the girl to you. You can use your heretical magic to bring her back as one of your undead legion. Thereby you'd be able to use her to make infinite holy swords?" The voice belonged to the cardinal who sent her on this mission. She couldn't believe he would do this, yet the proof was right in her face.

"Yes… it's amazing what one can do with no physical limits. Though I'll want her actual body for myself, if only because she'd be useful for combating my so called master. After all his sights are too small, too limited, not to mention it'll take quite some time to complete. No what I want is a quicker solution. Still do you agree? It'll not only strengthen your whole church, but also you'd be able to fight against me when the time comes." There was a pause in the conversation before the Cardinal spoke.

"I think we have a deal, though I must confess amusement… After all I just made a deal with the devil." There was a click as it was done replaying the recording. At this point the blonde haired girl no longer acknowledged the pain from her back. Instead she was focusing on the pain that gripped her heart. So as she clenched her fists full of grass, a few tears dripped down her face. Seeing this the devil gripped her chin and forced her to look into his face.

He had fair skin, and dark blue hair. His eyes were yellow with black sclera, as if he was possessed. However she also saw something that made her shiver. It was lust in his eyes, and she couldn't help but slightly panic at his next words.

"You know it's a shame… you are quite beautiful. Smooth skin, beautiful eyes, and a rather elegant figure. It'll be a shame to just kill you without… enjoying you first…" Her eyes widened and she tried to quickly grab her sword. However he saw what she was doing, and made one of his puppets kick her in the face while he moved his hand back. The kick was strong enough to launch her backwards. Landing on her back she quickly rolled off it. Gripping her face in pain as she spat out some blood. As Jeanne recovered she turned to glare at the monster in front of her.

So this is how I end huh? Is this truly all I amount to? Humiliated and defiled by some sort of monster?! Tears flowed down her cheeks, as the devil walked up to her and kicked her onto her back. Wincing in pain she was about to roll over again before he stomped onto her sternum. Coughing from the pain he slowly grinded his foot into her chest before speaking.

"I'm sorry… but I can't have you fighting back as we have fun. And besides! Your clothes are already ruined anyways. So much so that I can already see a lot of your luscious body…" He then started laughing as she looked up at him in despair. "Hahahaha! Yes! That's the look I enjoy on all the women I…" He stopped speaking only to frown. Turning his body back he narrowed his eyes. "Well… I didn't expect you to be here… So tell me how long did it take for your master to notice my absence, and decide to send his dog out to get me?" Stepping off of Jeanne she quickly rolled to the side and coughed.

As she looked towards what had stopped her captor she blinked in surprise. For there standing where the other puppets were, was now someone who appeared close to her age. He was wearing a pure white trenchcoat with a hood. It had a blue zipper that ran to his waist, this allowed tha bottom to not get in the way of his running. Currently the zipper was all the way zipped. Also around his waist was a red belt with a katana tied to his right side. The sheath was made of polished black wood, and was four feet long.

The handle was ten inches long, and had black cloth around it with red diamonds running down it. The guard was rather ordinary however for Japanese blades.

He was also five foot ten, and although his face was obscure. She could see his dark purple eyes staring at the devil in disgust. She could also see pure black bangs going slightly over his eyes. Staring at him she couldn't help but be a bit mesmerized by his eyes. There was just something in them that captivated her; beyond the disgust he was showing the devil.

He then spoke with a relatively young voice. "Freon Teutonic… I'm sure you know why I'm here… You've betrayed our masters trust and have stolen knowledge you didn't have a right to yet. Also the cause of unnecessary deaths, and the attempted rape of a young woman. What say you in your defense?" The devil now known as Freon laughed before speaking.

"In my defense? Sorry… but I got nothing! All I did was for myself! I wanted power so I took it! What makes that so different from you? Or anyone for that matter! As for the girl…" He licked his lips before continuing. "Well can you really blame me? She's just so innocent looking that I really couldn't help myself! Now I answered your questions… so I think it's time for you to die." Freon then snapped his fingers causing his puppets to run forward at fast speeds. Seeing this Jeanne closed her eyes, so she wouldn't see what happened to the brave soul. As she heard the sounds of metal cutting flesh she knew it was over.

However Freon's words told her differently. "What in Satan's name did you just do?!" He sounded both angry and shocked so she opened her eyes. Only to be surprised as well, the boy was unharmed. Yet the puppets were cut into ribbons. She turned a bit green at the sight and smell, but also felt some relief seeing how he was alright. Still the last enemy kept shouting. "That's impossible! I only saw one cut, how can you possibly be that fast?!" Despite everything Jeanne couldn't help but agree at the devils words. However both blinked when the boy stood right in front of Freon, with his left arm stretched out.

Looking at it they saw that in his hand was his katana. However unlike normal blades, his was pitch black as if it was absorbing the very light around it. Freon frowned until he felt something looking down at the rest of his body he saw blood slowly seeping out of his clothes. Slowly looking up at his opponent he spoke one last time.

"Oh…" Blood than sprayed forward he cut into five different pieces. It now looked as if someone butchered him half hazardly. Freon's body quickly fell to the ground with no support. The mess was something that would haunt Jeanne for years to come. Sheathing his blade in one fluid motion Jeanne's savior looked down on her. However seeing now that the danger was passed, before Jeanne could say anything her sight began to blur as she fell unconscious.

Seeing this the boy knelt down next to her and observed. Then as if making a decision he took something out of his right coat pocket. It was a black wafer thin phone. After a a brief moment of pressing buttons he put it up to his left ear. Waiting for a bit he heard someone answer and he spoke.

"The mission is accomplished with the traitor eliminated." As the person on the other line spoke he placed a hand on Jeanne's wounded back before speaking. "Yes… but I think I found someone quite valuable, so don't be surprised if I bring anyone in." His hand glowed green and her back started to heal. After a few moments he spoke again. "I understand sir, and yes I did finish my other mission as well. Although he refused our offer, as such I eliminated him. The sword was also destroyed but I retrieved the shards… although the witch was nowhere to be seen."

There were a few more words from the other side before he spoke again. "Yes I'll make sure everything works out. Anything for you glory master." He then hung-up before putting the phone back into his pocket. Looking back down at Jeanne, he couldn't help but move some stray hairs out of her face. "Yes I think this is for the best…" Although he did have to admit that what Freon said was true... she was rather beautiful.

Line break we are… line break you aren't

The Void king

Staring at Rias I couldn't help but wonder how this situation was going to go… Luckily her eyes were on Sona at the moment, thus allowing me to quickly recover from my shock. Looking at Shirone and Ophis I was glad that Ophis had the sense to magically cover both of them up. Even if the clothes she created were just baggy fleeces. Although I was surprised when I saw Ophis blushing along with Shirone. This was some progress on her sense of modesty I'll admit.

"Sona… what are you wearing?" Looking back at the crimson haired Rias and the crimsoned faced Sona. I saw that Sona was stuttering a bit, not that I really blamed her in this situation. In fact I was actually rather impressed that Sona managed to compose herself. If only enough to not stutter as she answered Rias.

"That doesn't really matter right now… What I want to know is why you're doing in Rodrick Kun's room! Or how you even got in here!" Rias blinked and looked around again, this time she did notice who was in here. Although when she looked at Shirone, my kitten moved behind Ophis a bit. That caused the older girl to gain a sad look on her face. As for myself I couldn't help but curse a bit.

Dammit! I forgot about Rias' and Shirone's fight because of my own self-pity! I need to fix this soon…

'I'm sure she understands, plus I know you'll be there for her when she does decide to talk to Rias.' Mentally agreeing I turned my attention back to Rias as she spoke to Sona.

"Well I needed to talk to Issei about something, and as for how I got in… I may have stolen his key as well…." I sighed while pinching the bridge of my nose.

Then looking at Rias I spoke. "Rias please refrain from committing burglary with my peerage member's belongings." Everyone turned to look at me causing me to speak in confusion. "What? What did I say?" At my words Vali and Ophis giggled while the other girls sighed. Rias than began to say something else before I heard the doorbell ring. Frowning I looked at Rias' face as it paled slightly. Sighing again I muttered under my breath saying "it's too late for all this crap…" before getting up and grabbing Rias' wrist.

I then spoke out loud to everyone. "Alright my princesses, you'd best get dressed because I do believe we're having more than one guest this night." I then opened up the door to my room and left while dragging Rias behind me.

A few minutes later everyone was up and about and in the living room. Well… except for Red and Mittelt who said that they didn't give a damn at this moment. Well it was Red who said that while Mittelt just agreed with him. But you get the idea… We also tried getting Sakuya and Ryu up, but when we told my queen who was at the door… Well let's just say that the look in her eyes was deterrent enough for me to stop prodding.

We were however able to get Issei, and surprisingly Chirno up. And I'm not saying it was surprising that we could wake her. Although that was a rather herculean feat… but what I meant was that she was sharing the same bed as Issei, her wings were also currently hidden away. She said it was similar to how angels, fallen angels, and devils hid their wings. Still the fact that she was sharing a bed with Issei, and we never noticed until now… Well I'd just rather not think about that. As of this moment she was wearing a glittery night gown that hugged her small frame. As for Issei he was just happy he had a girl in his bed.

We promptly ignored him until we got everyone settled. Although by settled I meant that my girls decided not to change clothes, and were using me as a body pillow. Shirone was on the left side of my lap, Ophis was on my right, Sona was leaning on my right shoulder, and Vali was doing the same on my left. It was rather awkward seeing how our second visitor was Grayfia. To be honest each time she looked at us, I saw a slight frown with a hint of jealousy in her eyes.

No idea what for really, seeing how we don't talk much and she's much older in the mature sense than I am. I mean sure Ophis is older but her mentality is much closer to mine. If only thanks to the situation she was in before. Grayfia on the other hand was married to Sirzechs right. So I doubted that there was any real reason for the looks she kept giving us. Shaking my head I focused on the situation at hand. Apparently Rias had tried to sneak into Issei's room in order for him to take her virginity. She thought it was the best way to get out of her marriage contract with Riser. And though I didn't blame her for wanting to break the contract…

I had to point out the flaw in her logic. "Rias I'm sorry but that's got to be an extremely stupid idea." Saying my piece she sent a bone chilling glare at me… which I completely ignored to continue speaking. "Please don't give me that look… Now while I admit Riser has changed a bit since our mission together. He's still a pompous idiot that much isn't changing anytime soon. Which means I doubt he'd care very much whether you were a virgin or not. I mean sure he'd probably complain but he'd still marry you." At my words she seemed to deflate as she nodded her head reluctantly.

That's when Grayfia spoke. "I was very worried you know." Rias looked up at the ultimate queen as she spoke. "Now while I too understand what you want. For while it is quite understandable, I don't want you to foolishly give up something that precious without actually thinking first. That's why I came here to stop you because I knew you'd do something reckless. In fact your whole family is worried, along with your brother." Again Rias gained a guilty look before Sona reached over and held the hand of her friend. Rias looked up and smiled a bit at the gesture.

Issei also looked rather worried about Rias, although Cirno was glaring at her lightly. Most likely because Rias chose Issei to do this with. After all it would seem as if the two were now dating. Though I could not truly blame Rias for choosing Issei of all people. I mean Kiba was too noble, and Jing was way too new. But Issei showed genuine care for her despite not being a part of her peerage. Not to mention she knew he had a crush on her. Like an actual crush, not just him looking at her perversely.

Now that I think about it… I think Issei is starting to take up my advice on women… let's just hope it lasts. My thoughts were interrupted as Issei spoke.

"Isn't there anything else we can do to help you?" Rias grimaced while shaking her head sadly. However I had an idea…

"Hey Rias what if I let you borrow one of my members here? As in a small temporary peerage exchange." Everyone quickly looked at me, while Grayfia seemed to give my idea a serious thought. She then smiled before speaking.

"Under the right circumstances that should be possible. However thanks to devil tradition it wouldn't be free for her. And we'd need to get Riser to agree, but yes it's entirely possible for that to work." Rias blinked in thought before turning to look at Shirone, who diverted her gaze from Rias. I frowned at her behavior but didn't say anything. Instead I was thinking about what I could ask for that would be reasonable, yet would match the task given.

I can just ask for money… that always justifies everything…

[Really… I wouldn't know. I mean I understand hording shiny jewelry, gems, coins, and precious stones but not actual money. That's stuff is completely useless to a dragon.] I ended up ignoring Kuros since I wasn't sure if he was being sarcastic or not.

'He isn't just so you know, isn't he or yes he isn't!~' A bit worried about Masamune's behavior I asked Kuros what was up.

He groaned before answering. [She's just talking to our baby in her stomach. I mean it was cute at first… but now it is sort of worrisome.]

'What was that Kuros?' As Kuros started to freak out and apologize I decided to tune out both of them. Then turning to Rias I was about to give my idea when she spoke first.

"Can everyone but Koneko and Rodrick leave please? I have an idea but I need to talk to them in private first." Shirone tensed in my lap a bit as everyone looked at each other. Grayfia was about to say something, but stopped when she saw the pleading look Rias gave her. Seeing this Grayfia's face softened before speaking.

"If that's what you want then we'll leave you three alone." She then got up and left the room, then shortly after with a bit of prodding from me everyone else left as well. Although Issei, Sona, and Ophis lingered a bit with worried looks. At this I just smiled softly, before making a gesture for them to leave. They smiled back before leaving to wait somewhere else.

Probably my room most likely… Shaking my head from that thought I put Shirone to my right side and waited for Rias. She seemed to be fighting with herself as she thought.

Finally she sighed before speaking. "Shirone I'm truly sorry for the things I said, I know I shouldn't have said those things." Hearing her say her original name Shirone's eyes softened as she listened. "But you need to know that I'm just worried about you. I don't want you getting hurt again, but it seems like it's me hurting you now." Shirone's glare softened even more before Rias laughed hopelessly before speaking again. "At least that's what I would like to say… But the truth is that… my worries for you and also my own fears of you leaving me… is what drove me forward."

Shirone looked at her surprised before gaining a look of anger as Rias continued. "At first I was happy that you made a few new friends. To me it meant that you were starting to let other people in again. But as time moved on I got jealous… I was jealous that you'd show emotions and your true thoughts… to someone else and not to me. When I learned that Rodrick had a peerage I began to become even more worried. I was afraid that you'd leave and never come back. With that I let my fears control me as I tried my best to prohibit your relationship. But in the end I hurt you deeply didn't I Shirone?" Although still glaring at Rias there were now some tears in Shirone's eyes.

Rias as well had some tears but she kept speaking. "I am so sorry for that, but I was just so scared. Over all these years I've come to see you as a little sister or daughter. It's felt as if I've always taken care of you, but I know now that I should let you go. I should let you go and do what your heart is telling you to do. This is why I've come to a decision..." Rias trailed off while trying to hold in her tears, even Shirone was a wreck as I held her.

But eventually Rias spoke again. "Rodrick if you help me win against Riser in the rating game that's sure to come… I'll… I'll…" She was chocking up at this point, however she still finished. "I'll transfer Shirone over to your peerage…" As she finished she hung her head as she started crying heavily. Seeing this and with heavy tears, Shirone stood up and ran over to Rias. As she felt Shirone tightly hug her, Rias smiled sadly as she returned it while rubbing her rook's head. As Rias did so Shirone let out her Nekoshou features. Proving that she did trust Rias.

Seeing this scene I only smiled, knowing that they'll be fine. Though that still left me with Rias' surprising offer. Truly never in a thousand years would I think she'd say that. However it wasn't up to me… no as always…

I'll leave it up to my kitten. It's her life and I'll allow her to make her own happiness. Looking back over to them I listened as Shirone now talked.

"Rias I too was scared about you leaving me. I was worried that if I didn't act as perfect as possible that you'd get rid of me. That's why I didn't show much emotion around you… because I was terrified about how you'd react. But now I'm sorry that I didn't show you more. I never meant to hurt you." Hearing her words Rias hugged her tighter while still gently stroking her head.

She then spoke with a gentle voice. "Shirone I would never abandon you, you're a precious part of my family that I love very much. And I'm sorry if I ever made you feel as if I never wanted you. Shirone I love you my adorable little Neko." From my angle I couldn't exactly see what was going on but I could tell from the feelings I was getting from her. That Shirone was smiling as I felt true happiness from her.

[Sniff, sniff… I won't cry… I can't I'm a dragon and we don't cry…] And the moment was ruined for me by an overly emotional dragon. Although I too must admit that I kind of feel like crying in happiness. But that would only ruin the moment for the two in front of me. Unfortunately I couldn't help but sniffle a bit, causing the two to look over at me and giggle as Rias spoke.

"Hehe, it seems as though your love is rather emotional." Giggling herself Shirone spoke.

"Yes I know… just what on earth will I do with him…" She then gave a mock sigh. "Huh... It's so difficult not having a manly guy in my life…" At this both started laughing loudly causing my eye to twitch, as I spoke sarcastically.

"Yes thanks for that… really that's what I needed." After laughing a bit more Shirone looked at Rias sadly, before letting her go and speaking softly.

"Rias I know that Rodrick won't accept your proposal without my approval. But I must say that I want to join him… before I never really got to choose if I wanted to become a devil. But now that I have a choice… I want to return to what I am, and I want to be with him. But know that I won't leave you and I'll always love you." Rias smiled softly before kissing Shirone's forehead and hugging her again.

She then spoke quietly. "Then go, follow your heart and be with the man you love." When finished they let go of each other and then Rias glared at me. "Now know that I am trusting you with Shirone's life, and her happiness. So if I hear that you've hurt her…" She let the threat hang in the air as I gulped.

Wow… she's really getting the hang of her killing intent. Nodding slowly she smiled brightly before speaking again.

"Good now I'll see you both tomorrow. I know with your help we can beat Riser easily!~" I sweat dropped at her quickly change in attitude before nodding my head dumbly.

With that we invited everyone back in and talked a bit more about what we should do next. Unfortunately that took about another hour before Rias and Grayfia left. With that done everyone returned to bed. As I entered my shared room, I looked around and saw all my girls gesturing me to get in first. Deciding not to question it I complied, That was when they jumped me.

I was about to question what they were doing when Ophis spoke up. "Alright even though it's late… we've been waiting for this all day. And just so you know Ro kun… I get to have you first!~" The next few hours were me literally going all the way with the four of them. It was an interesting experience to say the least. But at the same time… I couldn't help but want to do it again and soon. However we were all exhausted and decided to sleep off our pleasure highs.

Resettling in I got back in the middle of everyone after Ophis created new bedding. Trust me the old set was quite a mess after our activities. After that it wasn't too long after until the others joined me. Ophis got onto my right side, Shirone got onto my left, Sona followed after Ophis, and Vali after Shirone.

Shirone and Ophis were lying on top of me while resting their heads on my chest. Not too different from before, but this time we all were in the nude. It was the same for Vali and Sona as well, and seeing how all four of them were pressing up against me. I could feel all of their… well everything rubbing me as we adjusted our positions. Doing my best to wrap my arms around all of them, I quickly kissed all of them before speaking.

"I love each and every one of you. Truly I couldn't imagine my life without any of you, so know if you ever need me for anything… I'll be there for you." Despite starting to feel sleepy all of them spoke at the same time.

""""And we'll be there for you."""" With their final words said they quickly fell asleep exhausted from everything that happened today. Though Shirone was the first to fall asleep, seeing how she had gone through a bit of an emotional ordeal.

I won't let anyone harm them again. That's a promise…

'I'm sure you won't but you also need to let them help you. Love isn't just a one way street you know?' I chuckled at Masamune's words but agreed.

Yeah I won't act like the way I was earlier again. From now on we're each there for one another. Also thanks by the way for not interrupting us during our moments together.

'Don't worry I'd never do something like that… plus I've been preoccupied anyway…' confused I questioned her.

What did Kuros do something again? She giggled before answering me.

'No nothing like that, but I won't mind showing you what I meant in a couple weeks.' A bit suspicious I still trusted her enough to not question her further. Instead I just agreed and cut the connection. Taking a breath I looked at my girls to see that they were all sleeping soundly. Each of them had a content and happy smile on their face. Smiling once again myself I kissed their foreheads before settling down and closing my own eyes. Soon enough sleep overtook me as I rested with my princesses.

Line break we are… line break you aren't

The Spectator

Opening a large set of granite doors, the man in the white coat walked into the dimly lit room and knelt down. In front of him was Xilo and Yuloto who looked at him expectantly. Looking up at them the man spoke with respect.

"Lord Xilo, and Master Yuloto I'm back from my mission." Xilo clapped his hands together before speaking.

"Yes… I must admit that you were… well impressive. I've heard that the man with the sword was… formidable. But even more… commendable was your success on killing some of our traitors. However…" Xilo glared at the man before speaking a bit heatedly. "I must admit that you bringing the girl here… was unexpected Walker. I hope you can… explain…" Xilo stopped speaking and waited for Walker to explain himself.

Taking a breath Walker explained. "Now as you know Freon, was planning on using her as part of his cheaply imitated corpse puppets. The reason was because of her sacred gear blade blacksmith. When I discovered her sacred gear I must admit I was intrigued. Especially when I found out that she had such good control over it. Especially for a human." Xilo hummed in interest but stayed quiet. This allowed Walker to continue. "However as a human her potential was limited. What I ask is for you to allow me to train her to overcome natural limits. Once done training I can promise that she'll be rather useful in times to come."

Thinking about it Xilo nodded his head before giving his consent. "I believe you… however if she fails her training that's on your head. But remember we still need you on missions. As such she'll be your new partner until further notice. You may leave now to inform her of our… decision." Walker nodded his head before standing up and leaving. Thus leaving the Nether Lord and Darkwraith alone.

Shaking his head Yuloto spoke to Xilo. "Are you sure this is wise? I mean what if he grows attached her and she goes rogue? Walker is a valuable asset after all. Plus his blade can't be used by anyone else. Also let's not even imagine what would happen if he were to…" Xilo quickly cut him off making him grumble.

"There's no need to worry, Walker is my most loyal servant. He is after all an Abyss Walker, so he's practically created to serve me! As for the girl… it doesn't matter she can be used as leverage if need… also he'll never find out... there's too much… time and clutter." Nodding his head reluctantly Yuloto made his way out of the chamber. But not before turning to speak one last time.

"Xilo just remember… even a snake can kill a dragon." Nodding his head grimly at his friends words Xilo watched him leave. Closing the door behind him Yuloto left Xilo with his thoughts.

Judan: And we're done! AGAIN! Man I can't believe we added a thousand words, yet deleted two thousand.

Slayer: How does that work? What did you do?

Judan: If I knew how then I wouldn't be saying I can't believe it.

Shadow: That is rather fair I guess…

Walker: I'm just glad that I still have my student.

Argentum: Cough-Girlfriend-cough…

Walker: Yeah… no.

Jeanne: I'm not that bad am I?

Walker: No of course not! Your wonderful!

Shadow: Just like Rodrick… whipped…

Walker: Shut up usurper! You're undeserving of your seat of power!

Shadow: If anything Xilo was undeserving… pompous jack ass.

Walker: How dare you be so disrespectful to your older brother!

Argentum: Well I can see that this is going nowhere. So Jeanne mind sending us off?

Jeanne: Of course it would be my pleasure! Now then this has been a Dark Guard production signing off!

Everyone/minus Shadow/minus Walker: Goodbye!

Shadow: And he's nothing more than a big baby for whining about how I was stronger than him!

Walker: You are still the youngest Darkwraith you ungrateful swine!

Slayer: Yeah they'll be going at this for a while.