*I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE MENTIONED ANIME NOR ITS CHARACTERS*
Speech: "Home is where the heart is."
Thoughts: 'Can i really go through with this?'
Whispering: "I will do anything and everything I can do to help."
Chapter 8: Underworld Aftermath
"C-Chiho, do you know what you are actually agreeing to?" Asked Uzume.
"Yes I do." Said Chiho as she looked at Uzume then back to Momoyo. "It wouldn't be fair to her if she left here without having her request heard, am I right?" Asked Chiho causing Uzume to choke on her words because she knows she is right. Momoyo had felt a tremendous weight being taken off her shoulders, she then had noticed Akitsu handing Antonio a Solgaleo plushie she had got him. The smile on her face was proof that his deeply cared for all of his Sekirei.
"I have a question, anybody can answer it." Said Momoyo. "I get that everyone is an alien, but what I want to know is how did Antonio meet you all?" Asked Momoyo.
"Ohh I know this, I fell into Antonio-sama from the sky!" Said Musubi with her cheerful tone of voice that caused everyone to sweatdrop.
"She speaks the truth, we were escaping from Hikari and Hibiki-san who were trying to eliminate us early." Said Kaho
"Which we apologized for!" Interrupted Hikari.
"Multiple times.." Chimed in Hibari. Akitsu then had turned her head to see Antonio smiling while looking at his Pokémon plushie she gave him.
"Master had given me a second chance at life. When I was being attacked by the twins."
"Which we also apologized for." Said Hikari and Hibiki at the same time.
"I used to be unable to have someone to call my own. I was ready at that point to end it all. Then all of a sudden, there he was to my rescue." Said Akitsu causing a light blush to appear on his face. Yomi pouted then suddenly pinched Antonio's face.
"What about you all?" Asked Momoyo to Toyotama.
"Well some guy was trying to forcibly make me his, but my hero came to my rescue even though he had just gotten out of the hospital." Replied Toyotama.
"Hospital?" Questioned Momoyo. Miya had proceeded to cough into her closed hand.
"Hai, there was a time when a young Ashikabi and his Sekirei didn't want to participate in the used to be Sekirei Plan that the old director of MBI created for his sick pleasure." Replied Miya "They came by asking for assistance after being chased and hunted down by the now disbanded fourth generation Disciplinary Squad. Instantly they asked for help, specifically from the Ashikabi Of The North who is the strongest Ashikabi of the northern part of the capital." Said Miya
"Then what?" Asked Momoyo
"With careful planning, Antonio here agreed, saying that he didn't want them to live in fear any longer. After dealing with Ikki-chan here, they were home free after Musubi and Akitsu took down their opponents." Momoyo then had pointed to Ikki
"You were someone else's Sekirei?" Asked Momoyo curiously.
"Questions shall be answered after I'm through." Said Miya but before she could continue, Musubi thought it would be best if she told what happened.
***** Musubi's Flashback *****
"Ha...Haaaa… Musubi-hime, s..sorry for pushing you like that. B-But thank g...goodness you're alright." Musubi had viewed his body and seen his button up shirt was soaking up blood at an alarming pace, so she ripped off his button down shirt and ripped part of the t-shirt he was wearing and what she had seen stunned her. Antonio was shot in the chest. "I...It looks b..bad doesn't it?" Said Antonio as he tried to touch the left side of his chest, but his hand met with Musubi's instead. Antonio then had felt teardrops touch his face, as he looked up, he could see Musubi, trying to hold them back. "A..Antonio-sama, why would you do such a thing..?"
"Do you even have to ask? It's because I told you before that I would protect yo." Antonio had coughed up a little blood, as a stream of blood ran down the left side of his mouth Musubi face looked nothing like her personality. "I told you and everyone else what? That I would do anything to protect you girls." He then slowly lifted his right arm and pushed some hair back behind Musubi's left ear. "Because you guys are like family too me."
"But Antonio-sama! I..I.." Antonio's breathing had start to slow down and had started to blink his eyes, trying to keep himself awake. Musubi could feel and see the blood from Antonio had started to get onto her clothes, but she didn't care. she just embraced him in a hug, letting loose those tears she had tried ever so desperately of holding back. Musubi could hear infront of them vehicles and footsteps coming their way, but she just held onto Antonio tighter.
"Musubi, you feel so very w...warm, but I can feel my body at get c...cold." Musubi couldn't stop crying and had kissed his forehead very gently.
***** Flashback Over *****
"He protected me when I didn't even know it. A very bad man who he rescued Chiho from one of his hospitals, the man I was suppose to protect, protected me Instead by pushing me away as a bullet struck his chest." Said Musubi.
"A-Antonio?" Chiho had covered her mouth as she gazed upon his face.
"It's ok. I didn't want you to know so you wouldn't have to worry about me and you could focus on making a speedy recovery." Said Antonio as he gently patted Chiho on her head.
"Speaking on the matter of Ikki being under a different Ashikabi, not only her, but Ikki, Yahan, Juusa, Kaiha, Natsu, Yomi, Haihane, and Benitsubasa all had different Ashikabi" Said Miya "Yume-chan over here whom I know you met before." Said Miya, causing Yume to wave at Momoyo. "Yume bestowed to Antonio abilities, one key ability was able to wing already emerged Sekirei, meaning that their old connection with their previous Ashikabi was severed, freeing the birds who were binded to let their wings soar."
"I see." Said Momoyo "So he's helped out a majority of you."
"Not a majority." Said Benitsubasa who didn't bother to face Momoyo. "He's helped all Sekirei by ending the death game for us. He's changed some who thought were to never change even if asked. He's made it possible for all Sekirei to live without the thought of death hanging over our heads, get that straight." Replied Benitsubasa. Momoyo could feel the anger within her rise.
"L-Look, If I said or did anything to upset you I apologize." Said Momoyo. Silence was the only thing that could be heard until Miya clapped her hands together.
"Dear, how about dinner?" Suggested Miya
"How about steak, shrimp and rice with whatever else you all want?" Asked Antonio, with everyone in agreement. "Momoyo, want to stay for dinner?" Asked Antonio causing Momoyo to smile.
"If you wouldn't mind having me." Replied Momoyo.
"Ara, seems like we'll need a bigger tabl.." Miya had stopped as everyone had seen Benitsubasa get up from the couch and walk upstairs, she secretly wanted Antonio to follow her.
"Kaho, could you get the pans I use to cook out and the rice cooker if it's not too much trouble?" Asked Antonio as he arose from the couch.
"Not a problem Antonio-sama." Said Kaho as she along with everyone else seen Antonio chasing after Benitsubasa. Haihane had seen Momoyo had a worried look on her face.
"Don't worry about it too much." Said Haihane getting Momoyo's attention. "She only does that to get his attention."
"It' true." Chimed in Ikki.
"Though that acting jealously is kind of cute for her." Said Yahan.
"Oi!" Antonio had seen Benitsubasa walking down the hall once he climbed up the stairs. He grabbed her wrist and she had immediately stopped moving.
"What?" Said Benitsubasa in a flat tone of voice.
"Don't just what me, what's wrong, why did you storm off like that?" Asked Antonio. He didn't receive an answer from his Sekirei.
"Idk it just still pissed me off when she had called you weak but now is confessing her feelings to you, like am I wrong for acting like that?" Asked Benitsubasa "I just.." She then had felt Antonio embracing her in a warm hug.
"Calm down ok? I can kind of guess what you are really feeling. You think that since she's become apart of this family, you think you might feel pushed out. I will never in my life make any of you all feel like that ever." Said Antonio
"Promise?" Asked Benitsubasa
"I promise." Replied Antonio. Haihane then peeked her head around the corner and looked down the hall.
"Hey Pinky, could you stop with the sob story and let Antonio cook." Said Haihane. "I'm getting hungry."
"Shutup Haihane!" Replied Benitsubasa
"Alright I'm coming." Said Antonio
Shimazu Dorm
"Where's Yamato-san? It's almost dinner time and he's usually never this late?" Asked the caretaker of the dorm who had cooked dinner for everyone. On cue, Yamato had walked through the door as he slipped his gift back into his pocket. The sounds of his footsteps caused Miyako to dash to the front door.
"Yamato are you ok?" Asked Miyako, causing Yamato to rub the back of his head.
"Yeah, sorry for making everyone worry." Said Yamato. "I-I just had to clear my head. By the way what's for dinner?" Asked Yamato
"Brown rice, miso soup, meat and potato stew, grilled mackerel and cucumber salad!" Said Miyako. "Come on let's go eat together Yamato." Said Miyako as she grabbed Yamato's hand and pulled him to the kitchen. Even though he felt the warmth from Miyako's hand, in the back of his mind he couldn't get Momoyo out of his head even if he tried too.
"Oh wow that meal was delicious!" Said Momoyo as Antonio was washing dishes.
"I'm glad you liked it." Replied Antonio as he dried his hands. "Since it's getting late, how about I take you home. The All-Star Battle Games contiunes tomorrow and we need you to be in tip top shape if you are to compete." Said Antonio.
"You are right." Said Momoyo. As the two headed towards the door, Miya, Yume, Nanami and Yashima followed behind until Antonio turned around.
"Have a safe trip and return home safely!" Said Antonio's Sekirei as they had seen Antonio and Momoyo exiting the front door. They had walked over next to his car lot.
"Which one do you want to ride in?" Said Antonio as he held up two set of keys. "The I8 or the Camaro?"
"I8." Momoyo replied simply. She then had seen Antonio walking over to the passenger door and opened it for her which caused her to smile lightly as she sat inside. As Antonio closed to passenger door, he made it to the driver side door, opened it and climbed inside. He shut the door and instantly the two sat in the dark before Antonio started his car, the darkness was suddenly filled with blue lights due to the car's interior lighting. Antonio had then pulled out of the carlot to the street and had drove down it to take Momoyo home. The two drove in silence for a few minutes before Antonio decided to speak.
"I know this may be a lot and I mean a lot to take in at first." Said Antonio, causing Momoyo to look at the side of his face as he payed attention to the road.
"I'm just taking it one step at a time." Replied Momoyo. "But I'm happy. Happy that I finally let my feelings out."
"Now you can finally feel something else than the thrill of fighting." Said Antonio in a joking manner. "Ow!" He then felt Momoyo pinching his cheek.
"It's not nice to tease one of your girlfriends." Said Momoyo.
"Gomen." Replied Antonio with a smile on his face causing Momoyo to blush slightly.
"It's ok, if you do it again I can always pinch your face again."
"Please don't." Replied Antonio as he continued down the street to take Momoyo back to the dorms. Finally he made it to the dorms, he parked on the empty street and shut off his car. Antonio then had got out and went to the passenger side to open the door for Momoyo.
"Thanks again for having me over for dinner." Said Momoyo with a small smile on her face. "It was fun."
"Well I'm glad." Replied Antonio as he walked with her to the front door. "Well, I guess this is it." Said Antonio
"Yeah.." Replied Momoyo "You know you didn't have to walk me to the front door." Said an embarrassed Momoyo.
"Embarrassed of me already." Said Antonio in a joking manner, causing Momoyo to pout.
"It's not even like that! I-It's the first time anybody has done that." Said Momoyo 'I'm happy you did that for me though..'
"Well, I don't wanna get a ticket for leaving my car unattended." Said Antonio "Goodni.." He then suddenly felt Momoyo's hands being planted on his shoulders then seen Momoyo lean into him, planting her lips onto his. Mizuki was relaxing in her house, on her couch watching television when a sudden smile came across her face.
'Something tells me that my family is going to grow much bigger.' Said Mizuki as she smiled to herself.
"There now you can say goodnight." Said Momoyo as she pulled away from Antonio. "Thank you for accepting my feelings Antonio, you don't know how happy you made me."
"Well it wouldn't be right nor fair of me to not accept your feelings." Replied Antonio. He then had seen Momoyo reaching for the door handle, but felt his phone vibrate with a text message from his big sis Ageha. "Hey Momoyo."
"What?" Said Momoyo as she turned around to face Antonio.
"Bring your swimsuit tomorrow." Said Antonio, making Momoyo covering her chest while sporting a blush.
"Hentai.."
"No it's not like that. It's for the events tomorrow I swear." Said Antonio "Seems as if the events will all be water based."
Beyond The Wings Of Fate
"Darius-sama there are some good seats. Over there!" Pointed Maori as she then proceeded to yawn.
"Thanks Maori, let's grab those seats." Said Darius and his five Sekirei grabbed their seats. Rosalia sat on one side of Darius while Chiyo sat on the other side of him. Maori, Sachi and Sora sat next to Rosalia.
"There sure are a lot of people here in attendance." Said Rosalia.
"Rosalia is right." Said Sachi she then noticed her twin sister eating some popcorn she bought at a concession stand before getting their seats. "Uwah! I want some!"
"No get your own!" Argued Sora. Maori had yawned while Rosalia, Darius and Chiyo sweatdropped at the twins antics. Darius had then noticed Ageha walking to a microphone which got the crowd hyped.
"Welcome everyone back to the All-Star Battle Games!" Said Aghea, making the crowd roar with excitement "As a recap, Kawakami's Kanzaki Antonio had won the first event for Kawakami Academy!" Footage of Antonio dodging Ayase's mark of the storm attack by performing a backflip and landing on the switch by performing a handstand.
"Holy shit!" Said Darius "I didn't know he could do that."
"Contestants, I hope you all brought your swimsuits, because all the events today will be water based!" Said Ageha, causing the perverted men in the crowd to roar with excitement and anticipation. All of the contestants had on their swimsuits, some more skimpy than others but qualified as swimsuits.
"I'm sorry for losing that first event for us." Said Imu.
"You're still apologizing?" Said Miyabi as she was wearing an all white two-piece swimsuit with a skirt design, the top made her boobs bounce if she moved around. "It's another day, so we move forward." Replied Miyabi.
"Yes Miyabi-chan." Said Imu
"Would everybody please send out the contestants for the first event?" Asked Ageha. In Kawakami's section Mayuuchi was wearing a white Japanese school swimsuit with white and blue flip flops.
"Momo-senpai, Antonio-senpai, please allow me to participate for this event." Asked Mayuuchi, receiving a thumbs up from Antonio who was just wearing a pair of swimming trunks, letting his caramel toned body show.
"Sure, knock em dead Mayuuchi." Said Antonio.
"You'll do fine MayuMayu." Replied Momoyo who was wearing a black and red bikini.
"You'll do more than fine!" Replied Matsukaze who was sitting itself atop Mayuuchi's shoulder. "Go kick some ass!"
"Kawakami Academy Selects, Mayuzumi Yukie, Hagun Academy Selects, Kurogane Shizuku!" Shizuku was wearing a blue and white striped school swimsuit which made the Loli loving men in the crowd roar with excitement at the sight of her childlike body.
"Finally something you're flat chest is good for, making the perverted men in the crowd happy." Said Stella as she wore a yellow and white bikini.
"After I come back I'm going to kill you." Said Shizuku with a sinister aura coming off of her, causing Ikki to sweatdrop.
"Do you two always have to go at it like that?" Asked Ikki.
"Hanzō Academy selects, Ikaruga! Crimson Squad Selects, Yomi! Gessen Girls Academy Selects, Murakumo! Hebijo Academy selects, Ryōbi!" The Shinobi girls had gotten their fair share of applauds from the crowd, seemingly Ryōbi mostly because of her small chest.
"Wow! Seems as if they are really into your small chest Ryōbi-chan." Said Ryōna, causing a vein to appear on the side of Ryōbi's head.
"You shut the hell up you dim-witted bitch!" Said Ryōbi as she pointed towards Ryōna. Ryōna had gently placed her hands on her face while smiling and blushing heavily.
"Yes! Please keep telling me how much of a bitch I am!" Said Ryōna, causing Ryōbi to sweatdrop as she ignored her. "Ehhh? You're no fun Ryōbi-chan." Pouted Ryōna.
"Kuoh Academy Selects, Quarta Xenovia!" Xenovia lifted up her white T-shirt to reveal a turquoise blue bikini top with a skirt design hanging off the right side of her leg. It was almost as if any man would be in a trance by her charm. "Tenbi Academy Selects, Amaya Haruko! Lastly, Homurahara Selects, Saber!" With that the contestants have walked upon the stadium floor, hearing the sounds of the crowd go wild seeing them in their swimsuits. Koneko had seen Issei gazing intently at the Shinobi students and had frowned.
"You better not Issei senpai." Said Koneko confusing Issei.
"I better not what?" Replied Issei.
"Perverted thoughts, I will cleanse your lewd mind even if it kills you." Said Koneko.
"Aren't you saying that wrong!?" Said Issei in a worried tone of voice, causing Ddraig to laugh hysterically. With all the contestants present, Ageha snapped her fingers.
"PLEASE STANDBY FOR STADIUM CHANGE, AGAIN, PLEASE STANDBY FOR STADIUM CHANGE." The contests had seen the ground beneath them change from its original shape into circles as it slowly lifted them up high due to contained water pushing them up. Finally all the contestants had seen them moving around on circular pads floating on water.
"FOR THIS EVENT, TRY TO KNOCK THE OTHERS INTO THE WATER, LAST ONE STANDING WINS!" Said Ageha getting the crowd going. Saber closed her eyes as she summoned her weapon of choice that was hidden in blueish smoke while she wore her blue and white swimsuit.
"Splash Yoishigure!" Shizuku summoned her device that took the form of a tanto with a silver black and blue guard and handle as she handled it in a reverse grip. Haruko used her heaven's gate Maken ability to summon her weapon that had to be stored in another dimension.
"Odori, Murakumo!" Haruko's heaven's gate Maken had become the seal on her sheathed sword that had chains wrapped around it. The others had drawn out their weapons while Mayuuchi had slowly took a breather and then had slowly unsheathed her katana. The moment her eyes had opened, her usual friendly nature seemed to be hidden by a more serious one.
'Time to show how much I've grown, not only as the eldest daughter of the Sword Saint, but as a person.' Thought Mayuuchi. 'These girls seemed extremely skilled, but I'm no pushover either!'
[Play Song: Fight - Sword Art Online OST]
"Ten"
"Nine"
"Eight"
"Seven"
"Six"
"Five"
"Four"
"Three"
"Two"
"One!" As soon as the timer had hit one, everyone's grip had tightened on their weapon of choice, but was careful to not tip the platform over to get an early elimination.
"START!" Mayuuchi immediately had seen Ikaruga unsheathing Hien and jumping towards her, so in her own response her jumped back and as their swords clashed, the shockwave pushed the platforms around adding another element the competitors needed to look out for. Mayuuchi had seen a platform about to pass beneath her. Mayuuchi had dropped down and had successfully managed to get on a platform. She had looked up to see Ikaruga slamming Hien down but luckily Mayuuchi had managed to block her strike.
"Minna!" All of Antonio's Sekirei and Chiho had seen Mizuki waving at them as she was trying to look for a seat. Musubi had patted on a empty seat next to her so Mizuki took it upon herself to take that empty seat.
"Hello Mizuki-san." Said Kaho as she had seen Mizuki settling herself in her seat.
"Ohayo Kaho-chan, Musubi, everyone, what's going on?" Asked Mizuki.
"They just started." Replied Chiho. Mizuki had looked into Kawakami Academy's section to see Antonio and Momoyo looking out to the watery field to see Mayuuchi and Ikaruga clashing at a very high rate of speed. As the other competitors clashed, it made the water vibrate which in turn, made the platforms move constantly. Yume had seen Karasuba smiling from ear to ear.
"What's gotten you happy?" Asked Yume curiously.
"That girl." Said Karasuba referring to Mayuuchi "She knows her way around a sword."
"Don't. With your level of skill with a sword, you would most likely kill that girl." Replied Yume, causing Karasuba to shrug her shoulders.
"Oh well, I thought it would be an entertaining idea." Replied Karasuba. Haruko and Saber kept clashing until they had clashed once more. Then brought their faces close together.
"Why won't you show your sword?" Questioned Haruka. Saber then had noticed the deal on her sheathed, chained sword and smirked.
"Well why won't you face me with the blade of your weapon!" Said Saber in response.
"Well, I guess I'll make you reveal your weapon!" Said Saber and Haruko in unison but both had backed away from each other as they had seen that Ryōbi was sniping at them. Yomi's Ragnarok and Xenovia's Durandal had clashed but the force of the clash was enough to make the rest of the fighters to becareful as not to slip and fall in. During the clash, Yomi had started to notice that Xenovia's Durandal was starting to cut through her weapon little by little.
"Ara, this is a predicament." Said Yomi. Xenovia then had noticed Yomi lifting up her right hand.
"Hmmph, surrendering are we?" Asked Xenovia, but then had noticed Yomi's wrist cannons having a sizzling sound.
"Not even close." Said Yomi as she let three bombs drop into the water.
"Shit!" Yomi and Xenovia jumped away to different platforms, but as soon as the bombs touched the water, the explosion that happened in the water was enough to make the platforms very unstable, so unstable that, Ryōbi, Murakumo slipped and fell in the water, even Xenovia who lost her footing.
"Now!" Mayuuchi had seen Ikaruga sheathing her nodachi. "Mow them down Hien! Oukaensen!" Ikaruga had then quickly unsheathed her sword and slashed vertically, unleashing a Pheniox in blue flames that charged towards Shizuku and Mayuuchi.
"Shouha Suiren!(Water Lotus of Impending Waves)" Shizuku had quickly surrounded herself in her defensive noble arts. As the blue, fiery Phoenix from Hien made direct contact with Shizuku's defensive orb, a explosion of mist was a result of the two techniques clashing.
[Song END]
"Mayuuchi, do your best!" Antonio yelled out into the mist, hoping his voice reached her. Moments later, except for Shizuku, everyone gasped at the sight of shard, Ice shards floating in the air.
"Kōri no hasu no shōtotsu (Ice Lotus Clash)!" Shizuku then had looked over to see Stella looking at her. 'Take a good, this is one of my aces I have to take you down.' Thought Shizuku to herself. "Now Dance!" The moment Shizuku lowered her device, the ice shards went towards the others at a high rate of speed so the only thing they could do was defend, deal with the attack head on and try to sustain the damage or fall in the water and lose. Mayuuchi had motioned her katana in circle and then had rapidly sliced through the ice shards, but had ducked, watching the blade of Hien past by her face. She got right back up and kicked Ikaruga in her stomach, then jumped up and kicked her in the face, the force of the kick was enough to send Ikaruga flying to another platform.
"Good Luck Mayuuchi!" Screamed Kazuko with her dog ears emerged. While the students of Kawakami Academy were cheering, Miyako had stopped at the sight of Yamato looking into Kawakami's section to see Momoyo standing next to Antonio. Just the sight of that alone made him squeeze his fists right.
[Play Song: Luminous Sword - Sword Art Online OST]
After wiping her mouth with her right arm, she had seen Mayuuchi holding her katana at her while in her stance. Haruka and Saber fought each other relentlessly but after they jumped away from each other, they slipped and fell into the water due to their clumsiness which made Takeru and Shirou sweat drop and sigh. Yomi had swung her Ragnarok, but dodged it by jumping in the air.
"Hehe, that's exactly where I wanted you to do." Said Yomi as she shot an arrow that went past Shizuku.
"I think you may want to work on your aim." Said Shizuku.
"Why would I when I shot exactly where I wanted?" Replied Yomi. Confused and in slowly motion, Shizuku had looked to her right to see that the arrow Yomi shot had an explosive tag tied at the end. "Rule number one, never underestimate a Shinobi, it could deadly." Said Yomi as she motioned her fingers to make a gesture. "Boom!" As soon as Yomi snapped her fingers, the explosive tag had generated an explosion that occurred right next to Shizuku.
"Shizuku!" Ikki had seen his younger sister falling but unfortunately she didn't land on a platform but instead fell into the water eliminating her.
"Mayuzumie Yukie, Ikaruga and Yomi are the remaining three, is Kawakami going to win for the second time in a row or will Hanzō Academy, or Crimson Squad even things up!" Said Ageha at the sight of Mayuuchi, Ikaruga and Yomi all clashing with each other.
'These girls are terribly strong but, I've trained for when the day I have to face strong opponents like these!' Mayuuchi thought to herself. Ikaruga, Mayuuchi and Yomi each stood on separate platforms, readying what seemed to be a final attack as not to drag on the event all day.
"Sword Saint Style: Twelve Blade Thrust!" Wind had started to gather around Mayuuchi, causing her hair to levitate upwards while her sword was coated in a light green color.
"Hienonsen.."
"Ragnarok.." Yomi's sword had changed to where chainsaw blades went around the blade. Silence ensued between the three until they had all jumped.
"Mode One!"
"Buster!"
[Song END]
As all of their attacks met, the crowd, and all the competitors had to cover their faces due to the shockwave the three attacks met. After the explosion that caused the shock wave subsided, everybody was stunned to see Ikaruga was the only one on a platform, on one knee while gripping on her sheathed Hien.
"That's game! Ikaruga of Hanzō Academy takes the first event of the day and is tied with Kawakami Academy" Said Ageha.
"Way too go Ikaruga-chan!" Said Asuka, letting her boobs bounce around while wearing her yellow and white bikini.
"That victory deserves some first class fondling!" Said Katsuragi as she wiggled her fingers and then had started to suddenly grope Asuka and massage her boobs.
"Uwahh! Why are you groping me!?" Questioned Asuka.
"Don't worry, Ikaruga will get hers!" Replied Katsuragi.
"Gomen, Rias." Apologized Xenovia, she then had suddenly felt Rias placing her hand on her shoulder.
"Don't worry there are more events to win." Replied Rias.
Beyond The Wings Of Fate
"Boy you sure have some nice girls at your school." Said Tesshin as he and Hanzō were drinking together.
"Hahaha! Your girls aren't bad either!" Replied Hanzō as the two perverted, drunk old men were having the images of their female students in their swimsuits, with their big, fit, bouncy boobs that out a smile on both of their faces. "But I appreciate that an old friend of mines was willing to bring me out here."
"Haha, I knew that you were still alive, peeking around somewhere you dirty old coot." Replied Tesshin. Then all of a sudden, a serious expression had came upon both of their faces.
"Now the second event will begin!" Said Ageha outside as Hanzō and Tesshin were inside in a box office.
"I know you can sense it." Said Tesshin.
"Yeah." Replied Hanzō "It's not a Yoma, but I can sense it's just as evil. Like a devil. So tell me the real reason why you gathered everyone here old man." Said Hanzō in a joking manner. "I know it wasn't just to catch a glimpse of everyone in a swimsuit."
"You right it wasn't." Replied Tesshin. Outside, hiding their presences, Michael, leader of the Angels and Seraph, and Sirzechs, along with Grayfia were making their way to try and have a 'peace treaty'.
"You sense that Vali?"
"Yeah." Replied Vali to Albion "Seems as if the Angels, Fallen and Devils are merging to one point." Vali then had smirked manically.
"Uh oh I seen that smirk before and I know it all too well." Said Bikou as he sighed then turned his head towards Kuroka "What about you kitty, I hadn't heard anything from you in awhile."
"Maybe because I'd rather not have my brain cells diminish talking to you Nya." Said Kuroka causing Bikou to sigh as he scratched the back of his head.
"Haven't stalked your little crush of a human have you?" Teased Bikou. He then noticed Kuroka smiling while lifting her right hand up.
"What was that? Nya." Said Kuroka as she flexed her claws causing Bikou to sweat bullets.
"I'm curious." Said Vali
"About what Vali?" Said Kuroka
"It's about reviving your species. Does that human Interest you enough for you to even think about it?" Replied Vali causing Kuroka to smile and she closed her eyes to think.
"Mmmm, who knows." Replied Kuroka. "I didn't get a good reading on how strong he is, but he must be pretty, pretty powerful if he's got you interested in him, rather than the Red Dragon Emperor."
"Hmmph, once we meet, I'll see for myself if his power is real or it's just a fluke." Replied Vali. "The reason for the three factions to gather after a high class devil getting his ass handed to him by a human cloaked in a white aura."
"Well the underworld wasn't exactly too happy that Rizer got beat up by a mere human." Said Bikou "Then again, aftermath from the underworld isn't exactly pleasant." Said Bikou.
"Albion, how about we make our presence known to this human cloaked in white?" Asked Vali
"I think that's a great Idea Vali." Replied Albion
Kotonoha's Apartment
Kotonoha's mother was very understanding of her wanting to move away and as rich as her family was, she bought her an apartment out in Kawakami. She wanted to get away from the two people who made her life miserable but her little sister Kokoro was the one who took her absence the hardest. But in order to get away from Makato and Sekai, she had to leave because she couldn't take it anymore.
'Kokoro, I wonder how she is doing.' Right on cue, her doorbell had started to ring. "Coming!" As Kotonoha got up from her living room couch to answer the door, she got more than a surprise when she had seen her little sister along with several other bags.
"Kon ni chi wa." Said Kokoro as she waved to her elder sister.
"Kokoro! What are you doing here?" Asked Kotonoha
"Well I missed you so I asked mom if I could stay with you for a couple of weeks and she approved." Replied Kokoro "W-What did you not want me to come?" Said Kokoro with a sadden expression on her face. She then had felt her older sister patting her on the head.
"Just call me ahead of time next time." Replied Kotonoha. "I have a guest room you can have." Said Kotonoha as she closed the door as her little sister walked in her apartment with her two bags full of clothes and toiletries.
"Speaking of which, have you talked to Makoto-kun since you came here?" Asked Kokoro. "Seemed like he was in a rush to see you before you left, along with a short haired girl."
"No I hadn't seen them." Replied Kotonoha, then the unpleasant memory of watching Makoto tongue down Sekai on the roof of their school surged through her head. "Hey how about we get something to eat?" Suggested Kotonoha
"Yay! I want sushi!" Replied Kokoro as she cheered. She went to the spare room her older sister had and placed her bags on the bed, leaving her older sister to remember unwanted memories of two people she wants to cast out of her life. Her unwelcomed trip down memory lane was briefly interrupted as Chiho had texted her phone.
"Hey Katsura-San, If you aren't busy tomorrow, we should hang out."
"Hello Chiho and no I'm won't be busy, but my little sister had just come to visit me for a couple weeks, I hope it wouldn't be a bother if I brought her along." Replied Kotonoha
"It wouldn't be a bother at all! I'll text you tomorrow with the details." Said Chiho as she replied back to Kotonoha. The text from Chiho had immediately brought a smile to her face.
Kawakami Stadium
"Today has been an exciting day for sure! The day wraps up with Hanzō Academy taking the first event, Kuoh Academy with the second and Kawakami Academy taking the third and last event for the day!" Said Ageha. As the crowd was leaving the stadium, Kazuko and the rest of the Shimazu dorm group had walked up to Mayuuchi, Momoyo and Antonio.
"You guys did great today!" Said Wanko with her dog ears emerged. She had suddenly had a happy expression as she had felt Antonio pat her on the head.
"Thanks Wanko." Replied Antonio.
"You Mayuuchi, you kicked ass today." Said Miyako in a cheerful tone.
"Even though I lost I felt as if I gained some experience from that event where I fought Ikaruga-san and Yomi-san." Replied Mayuuchi. Everyone but Yamato was conversating as he couldn't help but to ball up his fists at the sight of Antonio's face.
"Come on, let's go back to the dorms." Said Wanko. Momoyo had nodded as she had seen the backs of her roommates and friends heading back to the dormitory.
"I'll see you later?" Asked Momoyo, she then received a gentle flick to the forehead.
"Most definitely." Replied Antonio, causing Momoyo to smile as she caught up with Mayuuchi.
"How did everything go Momo-senpai?" Asked Mayuuchi.
"Yeah, spill the beans, did you seal the deal?" Asked Matsukaze.
"Everything went… Perfect." Replied Momoyo. Yamato had turned his head slowly to see Momoyo smiling as she was conversing with Mayuuchi.
"Antonio!" Antonio looked behind him to see Yashima run up and hug him tightly. "You were awesome out there." Said Yashima causing Antonio to scratch the back of his head.
"Thanks Yashima-chan." Replied Antonio.
"Well aren't you quite the stud." Said Mizuki at the sight of his many Sekirei gathering around him. "Though as long as it will produce me my grandbabies, I don't mind." Said Mizuki
"I wonder how many parents actually say that to their kids." Replied Antonio, causing his mother to punch him on the cheek. "Ow."
"Your family has gotten even bigger Mizuki-san." Said Musubi.
'Oh dear god.' Thought Antonio
"W-What did you say Musubi-chan?" Asked Mizuki.
"Your family has gotten even bigger, Momoyo-chan has joined!" Said Musubi in an excited tone of voice. Antonio had looked at his mother's back to see she was frozen. "Huh, Mizuki-san, are you alright?" Asked Musubi as she waved her hand infront of her face.
"M-Momoyo, l-long beautiful black h-hair. B-Boy or G-Girl." Said Mizuki to herself. Chiho had walked up to Antonio with a concerned look on her face.
"Will she be alright?" Asked Chiho.
"She's always over dramatic." Said Antonio "let me show you." Antonio had walked in front of his mother who didn't even respond, as if she was frozen in time.
"Ow!" Mizuki had covered her rubbed her forehead as she was snapped out of her trance by her own son. "That was pretty mean." Said Mizuki as she pouted. "Speaking of which, guess what tomorrow is?" Asked Mizuki, all of Antonio's Sekirei and Chiho all looked confused until Miya had remembered.
"Your birthday is tomorrow isn't it." Said Miya
"That's right you did tell us a while back." Said Hibiki. "So have you decided on what you want?" When Hikari said those exact words, it brought a time when he was little sitting on a chair in his Old home with a cake with a single candle in it. He remembers his mother asking that same question but answered with a answer that made a tear emerge from her eye.
"Nothing." Replied Antonio, confusing all of his family.
"Nothing?" Asked Karasuba with a confused tone of voice.
"Are you sure master?" Asked Akitsu, Antonio nodded.
"I'm positive, I already got my birthday present, having you all in my life is the best present I could ever receive." Said Antonio
"Antonio.." Benitsubasa never heard more sweeter words in her life. So she instantly hugged Antonio tightly and dug her head into his chest. "You are always so nice to us.."
"Because of your small boobs." Said Haihane after she snickered, causing a vein to appear on Benitsubasa's head as she backed away from Antonio.
"Thank you for always taking care of us." Said Benitsubasa with a warm smile that made Antonio smile as well.
"Still we have to do something for you Antonio." Said Uzume "You've done so much for us."
"She's right you know." Said Chiho "You've done so much for us, the least we can do is do something for you." The moment Chiho's hand had made contact with his, Antonio's eyes had widened and the images of a girl laying in his arms with blood nearly everywhere, he couldn't make out the face because of the hair blocking it. "Hmm, Antonio are you ok?" Asked Chiho with concern as Antonio slowly turned to look at her.
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine." Replied Antonio "But if you girls wanna do something for me I'm all for it."
"Yoshi. I got to make it to the bakery before they close down." Said Mizuki, I'll see you all later!" Said Mizuki as she hurried off. As everybody was waving to Mizuki as she jolted off, Antonio had looked at the side of Chiho's face.
'W-Why am I seeing that now?' Antonio thought to himself.
And That's Chapter 8, I didn't put in the other two challenges because It would be too long and I didn't have enough energy because I'm sick. Again, thanks for every for the support with the story related reviews and PM's. If you don't think your opinion will be heard, just PM me if you have a suggestion for my story, I listen to everyone. I will be updating previous chapters later on with character bios.
I hope everyone had a safe and fun Independence Day and I hope you will keep supporting 'Beyond The Wings Of Fate'
Until Next Time!
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