A Meeting of Factions


As the meeting as set to start at any moment, Kai sat in his very own seat with Irene and Grayfia stood behind him. At the table sat four different figures. On the Devils side, were Sirzechs and Serafall, Sona with her Queen and one male Pawn behind them. On the Fallen Angels side, was Azazel himself, Vali stood behind him with crossed arms. Next to him was Yuuma in casual clothing attire. With the Angels was Michael, and Irina stood behind him.

Soon enough, everyone heard a knock at the door, before Rias and her peerage, bar Koneko and Gasper, walked in. Sirzechs stood up, waving a hand towards them.

"My sister, and her family." Rias bowed. "In the attack of Kokabiel, they were active during the raid." He stated, as Michael gave a soft smile.

"i have heard the report. I give my thanks once more." Rias gave another bow to the leader of the Angels this time.

"Sorry, Kokabiel of my side caused you trouble." Azazel said, leaning back in his seat, hands behind his head.

"Now that everyone has arrived, I'll say the preconditions for the meeting. The people present here acknowledge the most important event and forbidden subject, i.e. The non-existence of God." As Sirzechs mentioned this, Kai noticed Irina clench her cloak tightly, a sad expression on her face. "Then, acknowledging that, let's continue the conversation."

Soon enough, after long talks, it was now Rias' time to give her report.

"Now then, Rias, Sona, could you speak about the incident with Kokabiel?" Sirzechs asked, both young women standing up. A few minutes, at least over 5 minutes, Rias finished her report, bowing he rhead.

"...That is all. The reports which I, Rias Gremory and the household Devils experienced."

"I can uphold to what she has stated, and agree with the words of Rias Gremory."

Sirzechs gave both a smile, as Serafall gave her little sister a big smile with a thumbs up, making the young Sitri blush furiously.

"Now then, Azazel. After hearing this report, I want to hear the opinion of the Governor of the Fallen Angels." Sirzechs said, all heads turning to the Fallen Angel.

"Regarding the incident a few days back, Kokabiel, a leader of our Central Organization, Grigori, kept quiet to the other leaders, as well as to me, the Governor, and acted independently. His disposal was done by Vali and Yuuma. The explanation was written in the material that was forwarded to you, right? That is all." Azazel said with closed eyes.

Michael gave a soft sigh.

"As the explanation, it is the worst category but...I know about the story you personally not wanting to make anything big occur against us. Is that true?"

"Ahh, I don't have any interest in wars. When Kokabiel also disparaged me, don't you have the report for that as well?"

"Azazel, I want to ask one thing, why have you been gathering owners of Sacred Gears for the past decades? At first I thought you were gathering humans, and attemtping to augment your battle potential. I even anticipated you to wage war against Heaven and us but..."

Sirzechs asked seriously, Michael continuing after him.

"Yes, no matter how much time has passed, you didn't wage a war against us. When I head you got hold of the Vanishing Dragon, I was enveloped by a strong wariness." Azazel gave a chuckle at their questions.

"It's for the sake of Sacred Gear research. If that's the case, should I send a part of the research material to you as well? Even if I did research, I wouldn't wage war against you or anything. I don't have any interest in war at this late of an hour. I am perfectly satisfied with the world right now. I have strongly ordered my subordinates, 'Don't interfere with the human world politics', you know? I have no interest in interviening in religion either, nor to influence the business of the Devils. Damn, is my trust in the 3 factions the least?"

"That's right."

"That's true."

"That's exactly it~"

All the other three leaders gave strong nods.

"Che. I thought you were better than God or the last Generation's Lucifer but, you guys are troublesome guys yourselves. Sneakily researching doesn't get along well with you, huh? Ah, I got it. Then, let's make peace. Originally wasn't that the intention as well? Angels and Devils as well?"

From his words, everyone gave a form of shock. Michael was the first to answer.

"Yes, I also planned to propose peace to the Devils side and the Grigori. Even if we continue the relationship of the 3 Factions like before, then it will become damaging to the world right now. I, the leader of the Angels say since the original cause of the war, God and Maou have been eliminated."

Azazel burst into laughter at the words of Michael.

"Ha! That stubborn Michael has started to speak. Even though he was about God, God, God before. Hey hey, with your speech just now, you'll 'fall' you know? I thought that but you took over the system, right? It's become a good world. It's completely different from the time when we 'fell'." Azazel said.

"We are the same. Even if the Maou isn't here, in order to continue the species, Devils too have moved forward as well. Even we wouldn't want war. If we do another war, the Devils will be destroyed."

On Sirzechs' words, Azazel gave a nod.

"Yes, if we do another war, the three factions will definitelybe mutually destroyed. And then, it will affect the human world as well, and the world will end. We can't do wars now."

Everyone in the room gave a collective sigh of relief.

"...And, is this it?" Sirzechs looked around the room, before continuing.

"Now then, the discussion has considerably been solved in a good direction, is it alright if we heard about the matter of the Red Dragon Emperor soon?" Michael asked. From this question, Issei turned to Asia.

"Is it alright if I ask Lord Michael about you?"

If Issei wants to ask about it, then I don't mind. Since I trust Issei, I'll let you do what you need to do." Asia said with a smile.

"The reason Asia was exiled, it was because of the fact she can heal Devils, and other creatures, not just followers of God, is that right? The system wasn't as strong as it was when God was alive, right? That's why Asia received no salvation from the Angels, and the likes, yes?"

Michael gave a sad smile, before answering.

"Yes, that is true. The system that God had devised was taken over by myself. I tried to make it bring miracles, and allowe exorcisms and the crosses and such to occur, though the powers of myself, my sister Gabriel and the other Seraph surrounding me, the powers of the Angels couldn't replicate the powers of God. And so his system fell to an inferior manner than it was beforehand."

"So it would mean there is limited salvation, correct?"

"Yes. To understand that, is to understand the predicament we were in beforehand. If there is a person who can heal Devils and Fallen Angels present within the followers, it will influence the faith of the ones around her. The source of us living in Heaven is the faith of the believers. Because of that, Twilight Healing is a forbidden Sacred Gear which can cause influence on the system. And also, as an example of influence on the system-"

Xenovia stepped forward.

"The people whwo know about the non-existence of God, right?"

"That's right, Xenovia. To lose you is a serious wound even for us but if apart of us, Seraph and part of the higher rank Angels, along with Irina as well, if a fair amount of people who know about the non-existence of God approach the place with a direct connection then there's a huge effect on the system. I apologize. There was no other way but to make you two heretics."

Michael bowed his head to the two Devils, but Xenovia showed a warm smile.

"No, Lord Michael, please don't apologize. Even like this, till I reached this age I was brough up by the church. I somehow felt it was a bit irrational but if you know the reason then there's nothing such as asking why."

"The fact that you reincarated as a Devil, that is our crime."

Michael said with a sad expression, but Xenovia shook her head with a smile.

"I regretted it a bit but things that I couldn't do when I was serving the Church, the thing were sealed from me are now brilliantly coloring my everyday life. I sat these words, I may anger the other believers but...Even then I am satisfied by my current life."

"Lord Michael, I also feel I am happy. Since I now have a lot of important people in my life. And also, I have met and talked with Lord Michael who I admire, it's an honor! Also, because I get to spend so much time with so many of my friends, the ones who gave me a family."

From their words, a happy expression filled Michaels features. Soon enough, Azazel spoke once more.

"Now then, it's time we heard the opinion of people other than us, those who seem like they can influence the world. From the invincible Dragons. Firstly, Vali. What do you want to do to the world?"

"As long as I can fight strong opponents, then it's fine."

"I thought you'd say that, but you can fight strong opponnents without war. Next, Red Dragon Emperor, what about you?"

"Well, I never knew I was apart of this world until just recently, so this stuff is still a bit new to me. But I do know that with the power I hold right now, I'll do whatever I can to protect those I care about." Issei proclaimed loudly, Kai giving off a proud smile.

"And finally Kai. The Dragon Sin of Wrath, and leader of the Seven Deadly Sins. What do you want to do to the world?" All heads turned to the sat Dragon, who had been silent during the entire meeting. He looked at them all, before sighing.

"If I'm being honest. In this world, battles and wars are the inevitable, just like Death. No matter what you try, it'll come in some form. Not just to us of the supernatural, but those of the human race. Just look at all of the previous wars they've had. Even then, there are those who try to prevent it. That leaves it up to us to try and keep the peace by ridding the world of those who'd put a stop to it. If anything like that does occur, I'll do what I must to protect my loved ones, new and old." Kai finished, but as soon as he finished, Kai felt something, and so he put his hand against the tabled, a barrier over those in the room, confusing them all.

"Kai? What's wrong?" Michael asked, turning to the young man.

"Somethings happening. I felt new energy signatures enter the area." Kai stated. As he stood and walked over to the window, he opened it to show all of the Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels protecting the meeting frozen in place, as a giant orange magic circle appeared in the sky. Out of it appeared many mages, some male, others female.

"Good senses, Kai." Azazel said with a thumbs up, as all the leaders got out of their seats, walking over to see just what was happening.

"It seems to be a terrorist attack." Azazel stated.

"I just can't believe it!" Serafall yelled with a pout. "I'm the magical girl here, those women out there are stealing from me!"

"Not the point right now, Sera." Kai said, as he unleashed a giant fireball at the mages, obliterating at least 30 of them.

"Most likely used a Sacred Gear or magic to transfer power on the half vampire kid's Sacred Gear and forecefully made it go into a Balance Breaker state, and since it is in the state, it couldn't have affected the people that have already fought it off, like the big guys and girls here, we're perfectly safe from it. And since it's only a temporary Balance Breaker state, even then, I think that ie even affects people present in the interior of objects outside the field of vision...and if they continue to increase the powers of the vampire kid, then even guys like us could be frozen as well. So that half vampire's potential ability was this high. Interesting, huh?"

"You done rambling? In case you haven't noticed, there are more important things to worry about." Kai asked, as Rias clenched her fists.

"Gasper has been made into a terrorist weapon at the old school building and they've even kidnapped Koneko as well...Just where did they get the information...moreover, for them to use his power to go after this important meeting...! Never have I been so insulted like this!"

"So our top priority is getting Gasper and Koneko back?" Kai clenched his fists at the thought of Koneko being in the clutches of terrorists, his teeth clenched."Rias. I remember seeing an extra Rook in your clubroom."

"Castling...using the Rook piece to switch the King and Rooks positions on a chess board."

"Be that as it may, I won't allow you to go alone." Sirzechs stated, before Issei stepped forward.

"Please, let me accompany Rias in saving our friends!" Issei's face held determination, as Sirzechs gave a sigh before turning to Kai.

"Grayfia, would you mind starting a magic circle for Rias and Issei?" Grayfia gave a nod, as Sirzechs turned to Azazel.

"Azazel, according to a rumour, you've been researching how to freely handle Sacred Gears for a fixed time, right?"

"Yeah, that's true. What about it?"

"Is it possible to control the Red Dragon Emperor." Azazel gave a thought, before turning to Issei.

"Oi, Red Dragon Emperor. Take this." Azazel threw something at Issei, who caught it. They seemed to be wide rings to put around the upper arm." Those are bracelets with the power to control a Sacred Gear to some degree. If you find the aforementioned half vampire, put one on him. It'll help him control his power somewhat."

"Azazel, just how far did you research Sacred Gears?" Michael asked.

"It's fine, isn't it? God, the one who made the Sacred Gears, isn't here, right? It's it better if there's someone who can explain about Sacred Gears at least a little? I heard there are all kinds of things that even you don't know, right?"

"I think the problem is you're the one researching it..." Michael muttered.

"Lady Rias, please wait a little while."

"Please hurry, Grayfia."

Azazel then turned to the White Dragon Emperor still leaning against the wall.

"Vali."

"What is it, Azazel?"

"You go catch the enemies attention outside. If the White Dragon Emperor comes out at the front, it'll disrupt their strategy a little. Also, something may move."

"So that person will also become aware of me being here?"

"If you do that, they won't expect for the Red Dragon Emperor to transfer over to the Centre using castling. It'll also have the effect of attracting their attention a little." Vali gave a huff, moving over to the window and jumping out.

[Vanishing Dragon, Balance Breaker!]

In an instant Vali was covered in a bright light. Once it stopped, his body was wrapped in a white-body armor that emitted a white radiance, blue jewels giving off a glow as well.

"I suppose I'll do my part as well. I'll help get their attention." Kai said, before turning to Irene. "Help with keeping the barrier up."

"Of course, my love." She gave Kai a loving smile as he moved closer to the window. He removed the bandages on his forearms, as the chains appeared and wrapped around his arms. Just as he was about to jump out, he felt a hand grab his own. He turned to see Irina giving him a soft smile.

"Be careful, please." She said, as Kai returned her smile with a warm one of his own.

"For you, anything." He said, before letting his body fall out the window backwards. He landed on the ground in a superman pose, before rising. He watched as many of the magicians turned to him.

As soon as he was seen, they sent magic attacks his way. Kai chuckled, as his chains slithered off his arms, before they swung around violently, smacking away every attack. Kai ran, his arm turning into a club, pushing him into the air, before it turned into a giant spiked ball. As Kai came to the floor once more, he put so much force into his one transformed arm, the winds changed speed, before the giant spiked ball hit the ground, creating a miniature earthquake, as dust filled the area, many of the magicians being taken down by the strong winds alone. As the smoke settled, Kai was seen in the middle of a giant crater, his arm slowly turned back to normal.

He looked up with a smirk.

"Let's have some fun~"

Meanwhile, back in the conference room.

"Azazel, continuing the talk from before." Sirzechs queried Azazel.

"Yeah, what about it?"

"What are you trying to do by collecting Sacred Gears? You've been collecting Longinus owners too, right? Do you intend to kill God even though God no longer exists?"

Azazel shook his head at that question.

"It's to prepare."

"Prepare? That's some uneasiness-inciting talk, even though you reject war." Michael couldn't help but note that quickly, which Azazel agreed to wholeheartedly.

"I said so, right? I won't go to war against you people. I also won't make war here. However, means of self-defense are necessary. Rather, should I say we're not just preparing for an attack from you."

"Then?"

"The Khaos Brigade."

"...Khaos, Brigade?"

"I only confirmed the organization's name and background recently, thanks to my Vice-Governor." Azazle said it quickly and honestly. "It's said that they're gathering dangerous members from all three big powers. Some Sacred Gear-possessing humans who have attained Balance Breaker also seem to be included. I've also confirmed a number of Longinus possessors among them."

"Their goal is?" Michael ask.

"Destruction and mayhem. It's that simple, you know? They don't like this world's peace. They're terrorists. Moreover they're ill-natured to the extreme."

"So, they're just out for world destruction then?"

"More than likely, probably. The organization leader is the powerful fiendish Dragon besides the Welsh and Vanishing Dragons."

[-!]

"Yes, Ophis is our leader." Everyone in the roon turned as a magic circle appeared on the floor. Seeing it, Sirzechs turned to Grayfia.

"Grayfia, transfer Rias and Issei quickly!"

"Yes!"

"Ise, I'm leaving Rias to you."

"Count on me, sir!"

As the two disappeared, a figure appeared from the magic circle. A tanned woman with brown hair put up into a bun, with purple eye's.

"How do you do, current Maou Sirzechs?" She greeted with a fearless tone.

"Katerea Leviathan, I'm correct to assume you're the one leading this attack?" Sirzechs asked with a stern gaze.

"Katerea, what is this!?" Serafall shouted out, as Katerea turned to her with a glare.

"Serafall, how dare you. To take my title, and belittle it the way you have! But don't worry, I'll end your miserable life and reclaim my title as Leviathan." Katerea said with a smirk.

As it seemed Katerea was about to attack Serafall, the old Maou Leviathan felt a chain wrap around her neck. Everyone turned to see Kai leaning on the window.

"Speaking about Serafall in such a way isn't necessary, you know? I suppose I have to dispose of you myself." Kai flicked his hand towards him, as he sent Katerea flying out of the room. "I'll handle her, so leave it to me." Kai said, his Demi-God form taking shape, as he jumped out of the window.

As Kai landed, Katerea got back to a vertical position, dusting off her clothing.

"So, you're the son of the Demi-God Kratos, Atreus. I've been meaning to get in contact with you."

"Is that so, and with what purpose?"

"Someone with your power will surely be of great help in our cause as the Old Maou Faction, as those imposer call us. So why don't you stop this and join me, we'll surely help you grow even stronger. So how about it?"

Kai looked at Katerea with a stern gaze, but then he burst into laughter. Katerea looked at him in confusion, as he bent over, hands on his knee's.

"Woo, that nice joke." Kai said, wiping a tear, as Katerea began to growl, as Kai's face went to fully serious. "It's pathetic you think I would join some wannabe terrorists like you. I'd much rather end your miserable life as quick as possible, to put you out of your misery." Kai said.

"Is that so? Then I have no choice but to end you here and now!" Katerea said, sending a wave of demonic power at Kai, who readied himself. Kai's left arm turned into a giant blade, as he sliced through the attack. Before Katerea could move, Kai appeared before her in super sonic speed, slamming his now iron club made hand into her gut, sending her flying back.

She began to cough a bit, holding her gut.

"You see, you live on revenge and an unrightful purpose, while I have a purpose in life. As long as that is true, you'll never beat me." Kai said, as he sent a bladed chain out of his wrist at the Leviathan, who sent a blast of demonic energy, but Kai seemed to be ready, as the blade slithered downwards to avoid the attack, before connected and landing in Katerea's shoulder.

She grabbed at the blade, but it wouldn't budge, but as she looked forward, Kai was right in front of her.

"Boo." He said with a smirk, landing a devastating punch against her cheek.

~~~ TimeSkip ~~~

As the battle between Devil and Demi-God neared it's end, Katerea had eaten the snake of Ophis, which had given her a major boost in power.

"With this new power, you're end is near little boy!" Kai looked at her with a glare, before he chuckled.

"I suppose I have to grow even more serious now, don't I?" Kai mumbled, as the wind around him suddenly grew violent. Black smoke rose off of his skin, as parts of his skin turned scale like, hwhite in color, as his hair kept it's spiked up look, still white in color. The left side of his face's scales went black in color, sort of like a ying yang with the white scales on the right side. The pupil of his mechanical eye turned black, as his normal eye kept it's red color.

"W-What the hell!?" Katerea yelled out in worry and a bit of fear.

"...White Shadow Drive..." Kai mumbled, disappearing from sight once again, instantly behind Katerea. She gave a few blinks, before her body tore in half. Kai lifted his right arm, showing it transformed into a white sword, filled with light magic, toxic to the Devil before him.

Her upper half fell off, as the lower half dropped to it's knee's. Kai gave a smirk, as his hand turned back to normal.

"It seems I win." Kai said with a small laugh, scratching the back of his head, before everyone's eye's, he was hit by a large fireball, covering the area around him in smoke.

[Kai!]

Many of the bystanders called out, as the smoke cleared to show Kai now in a crater, his body now with may bruises, blood trickling down his forehead.

"Nice, a direct hit." A new voice said, as a figure walked out of the shadows and into the light.

The figure was male, with long and wild red colored hair, his eye's a darker shade of red. He is wearing a long sleeved tunic zipped up down the middle, a gray tunic underneath it that came down sort of like a skirt. Underneath for his trousers are baggy brown pants with boots matching in color. The most distinctive features is the scar over his right eye, keeping it closed as it ran down his cheek and up over the eyebrow, as well as the dark red tattoo over and under his left eye.

"Y-You!" Kai gave out a yell of shock as he sat uo and saw the man. "What...the hell...are you doing here?" Kai asked, in between huge exhales for air.

"I've been searching for you, y'know? Hiding from me and your past like this, not nice Atreus." The man said with a sadistic looking pout.

"Kai...who is that?" Most of the people had come over, as Kai stumbled out of the crater.

"Oh? You didn't even tell all these people about me? Very naughty~" The man turned to all the others. "I'll introduce myself then. My name is Ignatius II..." The now named Ignatius turned and looked at Kai with a glare. "...Half-brother to that creature." He spat.

Everyone looked at the two in shock. They all looked at Kai, who's eye's were covered by his bangs.

"All these years of hiding from your brother. To be prefectly clear, I'm only related to this filth by our mother, our fathers are different. Oh, by the way, Atreus, did you tell them all about how you kill our m-" Before Ignatius could continue, Kai launched at him and punched him so hard, he went flying into the forest next to the school.

"Kai..." Irina attempted to walk forward, but suddenly, everyone was blown back by a black aura falling off of Kai's body.

"Stay out of this..." He said, his tone dark as he rushed into the woods. As Irina was about to run in after him, Michael held her back.

"Lord Michael!"

"Irina, it's clear this is something Kai must do alone. Leave it to him and him alone." Michael said, as Irina looked at the way Kai ran off to.

"She's right." Irene spoke up, all heads turning to her. "I've known of Kai's half-brother, as well as the past they hold, so it'd only be right to leave this to Kai, especially when it's something this personal."

"If you knew, why did you never tell us?" Rias asked.

"Simply put, it was not my place to tell you, and if Kai didn't either, then that was his choice. Overall, this is something Kai tried to put into the back of his head. We can only hope this gets sorted out now." Irene explained.

Irina heard it all, but her eye's were still on the way Kai ran.

"Kai...please, be careful."