Ch.11 behind the curtain,pre calamity.
We open up to a fancy mansion filled with luxury goods. Such as eruopean cars,Japanese imports, American cars as well. As for let's well he has all the exsotic pets you can imagine. As for the Mansion as a whole. Well it's 3 stories tall,has 2 lake size pools,huge beautiful gardens and walkways. The building itself is of a mix of Chinese and Japanese architecture. Also this mansion has its own security force. However the security force is odd since mostly each of the members of the security force is masked all the time with only their lifeless and frightening eyes can be seen. Also said security force has only melee weaponry and no guns what's so ever. Now back on track other than the security force the mansion itself is normal to say the least. After all people keep coming and going from the mansion like normal people.
However this mansion has a secret. Shall we see what it is shall we? Behind the large bookshelf is a lever that opens a secret entrance to someplace.
As we are in luck it seems the owner of the mansion is in. He moves some books around in a pattern that makes a symbol of 5 flower petals with 3 lines going through all 5 flower petals. And the book self sink in the wall and moves to the right revealing a door with a lever that moves to the left so that the door can open. Simple right? So he pulls to the left with ease and the door slides to the left as if opening it revealing a spiral staircase heading downwards. This individual steps through the door and walks down the steps with the door closing shut behind him. For about 5 minutes of going down the stairs case he final arrives at a passageway that has incredible weapons on the side walls on the path leading to a holding cells after 10 minutes of walking through the weapons display.
These weapons are not his. As a matter a fact these weapons belong to the being behind the cells. For example one of the weapons is a pole arm that is capable of healing its owner injuries,fatigue,and should its owner for while it's still within 1 mile from it,it can revive the owner to get back into the fight. Or how about this one, a BASTARD sword that is 7 feet wide and 12 feet long with both sides sharpened to the degree that just one swing of the sword can cut through multiple buildings reinforced with adamantium easily.
This BASTARD sword has dark red engravings that receding them can level a city in seconds should the user wish. Now the person walking through the halls is by all accounts weak. He is just a normal "human" in this world were all sorts of mythological creatures exist. But how is this person able to defeat such opponents wielding weapons this powerful? Simple.
He just has more experience than some novice wielding these weapons. However soon he reaches the holding cells of his captives which houses 20 at the moment. Inside each cell is a boy or girl that's between the ages of 13-20 which all of them are in their battle outfits and gears damaged from slashes,dented in,iced,singed,burned,or pierced through.
All of these boys and girls have one thing in common,they all suffered defeat at the man that stands before when they all see him they all have hatred in their eyes. However they are all bound by chains unable to move for some reason. However the man does not care. However, everyone here knows that when this man comes down here, he always brings his next victims to be bound in these chains.
However what's old is that he came here alone with no person dragged behind him like he usual. Then he speaks to all of them in a mood of a child who found something interesting to play with.
Unknown man:[ It seems your guy can really see the future,well done. He says in a gleeful tone]
At this everyone in the cells all have some hope instilled in them and they have grins on their faces.
Unknown boy:[ I'll speak for everyone here and say we told you so you told you one of these days your going to summon something that can outwit you,and defeat you easily. The boy around 16 years or so says with a grin ear to ear.]
Unknown man:[True you all said that with your last breaths before you all fell flat on your faces bleeding heavily for the wounds I gave each and every single one of you in our battles. Still just because 3 out of the 10 escaped doesn't mean that I failed now did I? You so called heros are nothing but brats swinging weapons around like a child. The proof is that you lost to this normal man quite easily no? He says with slight sarcasm]
Everyone in the room spits out blood from their mouth to the floor in disgust before a girl around 18 speak up.
Unknown Girl:[ sure old man whatever you say, but we'll all know that's a load of BS. After all no normal man would survive being slammed back into a hard brick wall going like a speeding truck and survive. What are you really,all of us here have seen different races in the world we come from but for some reason we can't figure out what you are. She says annoyed. Also you summoned 10 this time what happened to the other seven?]
They see man in front of them show a slight saddened look on his face.
Unknown man:[who knows? To answer your question from earlier, maybe I'm an alien who has come to punish boys and girls such as yourself who claim to be heroes,take your powers and weapons that the foolish gods give out for free like a bargain sale. Seriously man who hands out nukes to kids just because he/she wishes for it. Or how about giving immorality because you wished for it And not tell anyone The true meaning behind what it means to be immortal. He says in disgust however they all sense it something else.]
Then finally one of them finally asks the man a question they all been pondering. The one to ask is a boy around 13.
Unknown boy:[say old man,if you feel that way then why do you always have anguished expression on your face when you look at us every time you see us?]
At this the man freezes up for a bit and looks to the boy in question and looks to see everyone else have looks or their faces as if waiting for his answer before he responds.
Unknown man:[ who knows however, I didn't think I would show such a side to you guys. Well then it seems not to long ago my targets have decided to reveal themselves. Well then brats hope you guys eat your meals when they get here after all just be thankful I haven't killed you lot already or made you starve to says as he turns his back on them before he walks back the way he came.]
After some distance the man is far from them. Everyone in their cells just look at the back of the man who put them here going farther away from them before he ascends the stairs disappearing from their view.
Everyone in the cells:[ acting that way even though he is suffering. I hope the new heroes can save him before he is gone for good. They all say in a hopeful voice for the first time in a long time.]
Scene changes to Issei and Kiba teleporting into issei's living room where currently everyone is. As they appear in front of everyone they see that everyone has looks of disbelief and anger on their faces. And koneko has her head down squeezing her fist in anger.
Issei:[So I see that Koneko has informed you guys about her little issue no? He asks for confirmation from the room.]
Kiba:[Koneko you had a whole day to tell Rias about your situation and only a few moments ago you told them about it. Really now you pick just the right timing to tell people news don't you. He said in a sarcastic voice with no ill intent in it.]
At the two Familiar voices that appeared everyone turns to the voices and see the two people in question who were supposed to come home with them but disappeared when the battle finished with the 3 enemies escaping from them.
They have relieved expressions on their faces that they see both Issei and Kiba are saved but Rias goes up to them and slapes the faces of both of them with tears running down her cheeks.
Rias:[Do you know how worried I was when I didn't see both of you with us returning home. I have lost xenovia who is currently in a coma,Got back koneko only moments before find out the reason behind why both of you were at the docks from her that the necklace around her neck can kill her if she disobeys her sister. Why didn't you tell us about this when we met you guys at the docks!]
Both of them see their Leader face that has tears running down her face and fell a huge guilt in their chests. However as to hold both of her hands in his, Issei takes the hands that are shaking in his and speaks.
Issei:[Rias,it is for this reason exactly why. We didn't want unessair worry. Although I guess that failed since our leader is in a sobbing mess at the moment.
However when the fight was going on, Koneko told us the reason why she attacked us and fully understood what we had to do. So we told her to tell you guys as soon as you got home but, it seems you guys got distracted and she couldn't bring it up until moments ago. We are sorry for our selfish actions that put you in this state we will accept any form of punishment you desire on us and we'll accept what is without any hesitation. He says letting go of her hand and bends a knee along with kiba with each of their heads facing the ground]
Rias and everyone else look at both of the figures with shocked expressions on their faces. Both of them left each and every single one of them to do something they had to do without informing them. Normally they would be forced to leave The Family as a whole however that's not how Rias operates.
Rias looks at her now hands witch aren't shaking anymore and smiles at both of them before issuing their punishment.
Rias:[Now then as naughty little devils that you are both of you need to be punished for your punishment You are not allowed ever again leave my sight without permission.
Also you are too spoiled us In whichever way we want and you have no means of refusing for a says in a commanding that leaves no room for argument]
However that genuine smile of happiness on her face again after so long has everyone in a happy mood.
Kiba/Issei:[as You wish My king they say standing up with smiles on their faces]
Rias:[ Now then Mind telling me where both of you have been?]
Both Issei and Kiba Look at each other and heave a sigh before explaining where they have been.
After an hour of explaining.
Kiba:[Right after Myu gave us this we came here. That is all]
After a moment Rias grimmicaces before she speaks up.
Rias:[So the brats want to join us in a secret alliance in exchange for living normal lives? Not to mention that You guys interrupted a high level counsel just report to my brother. You guys were playing a dangerous game I hope you know That. She says putting her left hand on her head like she has a headache]
Issei:[we know that very well Rias however, should we have come to you first with koneko explanation of her current condition first,well when we arrived our predictions came to pass,after all It looked like all of you were going to find the people responsible for her predicament and force them to get rid of the necklace safely. You guys were just going to go on a wild goose chase thinking with your emotion at full throttle and not thinking logically that doing so without us you guys will be severely under manned for such an assault on them. Am I wrong? He says sarcastical to Rias in tone saying i know I'm right]
However, when all the others hear him say that to Rias and Including Kiba all said in Their minds.{Ah you've done know Issei} with every single one of them looking for the exits so they can escape to avoid seeing the charnage That's about to Unfold
Rias:[ True that was about to happen. She says with a smile but her eyes aren't]
It is at this point that Issei realized his mistake and starts sweating bullets slowly backing away
Issei:[ wait Rias i know i said all those things but I know that you wouldn't let your emotions control you so. He says ready to bolt it to the nearest escape]
Rias:[ However Issei...You've gotten full of yourself haven't you since meeting Amakawa Haruto and the two little brats haven't you… Let fix that attitude shall we. she says as red fires light up in both of her hands with a throbbing vein pulsing on her forehead, Come here so that i can re educate you personally.]
Issei:{ time to leave for the time being} however before he can Rias calls in for an unexpected betrayal from a person he knows all too well.
Rias:[ Gasper!]
Gasper:[yess!] Then gasper stops issei's movements with his ability And in his heart he says{Sorry Issei but Rias is scary when she is like this so become the sacrifice to ease her rage so that it won't be directed at us}
Issei:{Gasper I trusted you!} in his mind since he is stuck in place
Rias:[now then Shall we get onto the punishment. She says as her flames increase in to the size of a huge wrecking ball. With a smile on her face]
For the next 3 hours screams of despair can be heard through the entire house. And the residence of the household all pray to the devil king that Issei may passed safely to the other side in peace.
Scene change to Xenovia laying on a bed with medical Equipment attached to her arms and legs. She has been in this state since 2 months ago since she was done in by Myu without her even noticing. the door opens to her room and in steps in Issei with a flask in hand.
He then takes a seat beside her as if watching over her so that she doesn't escape and do something reckless again
Issei:[ Hey Xenovia, I'm sorry I didn't come sooner. I had my own problems to deal with but that probably doesn't do anything to you at the moment. I'm sure none of them have told why I haven't come to see you.]
He waits a while before he talks again to since he hoped she would wake up on her own like she usually does when she gets hurt.
Issei:[well let's start from the beginning shall we after all I have a lot to talk about. He says in a joyful voice]
For the next 3 hours he catches Xenovia Up with why he hasn't come,How he tried push everyone away for a bit but Kiba figured it out. How the enemies this time are The Transfer student that came in when she was still at school and how the two little girls he brought to safety to his home are also they're enemies, How they rescued koneko from the Khaos Brigade only to find out she can't disobey her sisters orders and finally how he came here to see her because he a means to wake her from her coma.
Issei holds up the flask which has a clear liquid in it.
Issei:[ According to Myu, this flask here can bring you back to your top condition as if nothing happened]
Then he blushes a little before he continues with his explanation.
Issei:[ Im sure if you were awake you would love This, But apparently it's more effective if i frank the contents of the flask and gave it to you mouth to mouth you'll be up as soon as I separate my lips from yours. Isane right? However the look on her face was serious. However I won't do that. I may be a pervert however, even perverts have a code to follow. However I will give you this much.] He says as he opens Xenovias mouth and slightly tips the flask so that she can swallow the contents easily. When the contents of the flask are gone. He sets it aside and slightly Kisses her forehead.
Issei:[ if you wake up soon,I'll ask permission first to steal those lips for myself.] he says with a saddened look that she didn't wake up even though Myu said she would wake the same day she drank the contents of the flask. Then he walks out of the room with that promise in toe before he closes the door were Kiba is leaning against the wall with a smug on his face.
Kiba:[ Finally being aggressive are we? You know if she was still awake she would've jumped you right then and there right? He says with a smile on his face]
Issei just looks back to the door he just came from and then just smiles.
Issei:[ That's why i did it when she still can't hear me,and even if she wakes up she won't remember the promise I just gave. He says with a smile on his face]
Kiba just sighs before he speaks up again.
Kiba:[ Come on The meeting is about to start soon, we don't want to be late] he says as he stops leaning against the wall before a magic circle appears below their feet and they soon teleport away to The place where the meeting is going to be held.
As they teleport the halls where they were just before they becomes silent once again. 10 minutes pass by before the door to Xenovias room opens up again not by a friend this time but by the patient herself. There she stands fully healed with her battle outfit on with durandal on her shoulders.
Xenovia:[ How dare they leave without me,Also issei has become quite bold hasn't he. She says with a grin on her face which is slightly flushed at the moment. I'll make sure you'll hold onto that promise to me Issei. She says touching the spot where issei kissed then she goes full red on her face before she calls herself again.]
[now then I guess I'm severely pulled ahead without anyone knowing.] she says as she starts to run through the halls heading towards the front doors of the place she is in where she meets Azazel with a grin on his face.
Azazel:[I see that you woke up my sleeping beauty. May I offer my services to reach your prince charming he says teasingly to her.]
Xenovia just blushes a bit before she accepts his offer and then they both teleport away to where Issei and the rest of her companions are at.
To be continued