Chapter 2

Now then, Issei will have a more exciting opponent in the East since I intend for Higa to merely be a puppet for the one who's really in command of the Eastern area of Shinto Teito.

Now, as for Issei's Sekirei, he'll have about 13 since I think they would be a powerful group once Issei trains them and helps them unlock their full power. I am open to a few OC Sekirei like the one I have in stock that'll make an appearance in the story. Still, I'm trying to also go more into Issei's interactions with the Sekirei since they are beings of love and can do such incredible feats if they utilize their abilities to the fullest.

As for the ORC, they'll be surprised to see that Issei accidentally has a large but good set of Sekirei that he can call his 13 Angels since their wings could remind him of Angels.

Now then, let's get this party started!

Northern Area of Shinto Teito

"Come on, Yomi! You can do better than that." Issei says as he clashed with Yomi's scythe and pushed her back before she even had a chance to use her wind slashes which were messing with her form.

"Grrr. Then hold still and let me slice you up!" Yomi said in anger as she tried to send another slash of wind in his direction, but then she felt his foot connect to her stomach, which sent her flying into the wall of the training arena that their new house had for them.

Issei calmed down as he put Ascalon away and ran over to Yomi before helping her up as she groaned out loud for him to hear. "Dammit. I thought I had you that time. Why didn't you show this when you kicked my ass back at the park a few days ago?" Yomi asked as Issei bridal style carried her to the house's living room.

"Well, I wasn't fully aware of your abilities. Karasuba was about to tell me about the other two types of Sekirei until you and Mutsu interrupted us. I was surprised at first, but after Ddraig explained to me that you were using Wind Magic, I figured out how to beat you, but I'm still sorry for what I did to you back then. I...I know what being in that position is like. Believe me." Issei said as he put some medicine on Yomi's wounds which made her wince a little, but thanks to Ddriag's instructions, Issei could patch her up quickly.

Yomi then sat up and draped an arm around Issei as she cuddled into his neck, sniffing it as if she was trying to breathe it all in. "Mmm...Your scent is so alluring. You remind me of when I sharpen my scythe and breathe in the scent of ones I play with." She said as she purred a little as if she was a cat before a hand pulled her away from Issei as Karasuba took her place next to Issei, much to the Calamity Scythes' displeasure.

"You've had your fun with him. Now it's time for the Alpha to take over." Karasuba said as she hugged Issei and kissed his lips, making her pitch-black wings appear, but if one were to look at them closely, there was a tiny sliver of silver in the branches of darkness.

Yomi was annoyed that Karasuba used every moment she had to get in between her and Issei even though Issei had already winged her for a few days. Issei noticed this and tried to make time for the scythe user. Still, Karasuba was a little possessive of Issei since she wasn't exactly the sharing type of girl, which made their living situation a bit complicated.

"Hey! You already snuggled next to him last night and had him for most of the morning with your training. I should have some time for Issei as well since I'm his Sekirei too!" Yomi yelled as Karasuba let go of Issei and slowly turned around and was about to speak before Issei stopped her.

"She makes a point, Karasuba. You are being selfish." Issei says, both surprising Karasuba and Yomi but also hurting the former a bit at his words before Issei continued. "I understand you, Karasuba. I have forgotten the conversation we've had since that night, but that doesn't mean you should make Yomi feel like an outcast. You said you would support and aid me in this game, didn't you? We need allies, and like it or not, Yomi is a member of the Pride now, and you are being unfair to her by outcasting her. I'm not asking you to be her shopping buddy but talk to Yomi. Learn to widen your circle of trust. I let you in, didn't I?" Issei asked, shocking Karasuba as she looked down as if she was scolded and resembled a cat being punished by its master before Issei pulled her in a warm hug.

"I love you, Karasuba. You know that. Don't even think I don't love you, but my heart has room for others. I'm sorry that I can't give you all of my love, but..." Issei said as he looked at her eyes which seemed to be hurt but worried about something until they widened in shock at his following words. "Know that I will always be there to chase away all your fears and doubts. You told me to trust you with my past and fears. So let me do the same for you." Issei finished as Karasuba began to let herself become weak for that moment as she hugged Issei and cried into his shirt, making him smile as he softly patted her head and rubbed circles on her back.

Yomi was amazed by the scene since she's heard of how the infamous Black Sekirei was a monster in the flesh and wouldn't hesitate to cut down anyone or anything to have a fun battle, but seeing like this made the Calamity Scythe Sekirei feel bad for Karasuba since she didn't know a lot about her. However, seeing her like, weak and crying made Yomi think that there was more to the Black Sekirei than the stories made her out to be.

'I never thought the infamous Black Sekirei would be so open to him. They've only known each other for a few days, yet they act like they've been friends for months. Is this power or magic that Issei has that he doesn't know about? Being able to connect to people and bring out their true feelings? If so, then he's a powerful Ashikabi that I would gladly follow. For the longest time I've been here, people only see us Sekirei as a foreign beauty, a sugar mother, a nice time in the sheets, or something like that but seeing Issei help me even after I tried to kill him and how he's making Karasuba like this... He truly is a one-of-a-kind Ashikabi.' Yomi pondered as Issei let go of Karasuba to make some early lunch for them until the Black Sekirei turned around after drying her tears.

"Ahem. Maybe Issei is correct. Maybe I have been a bit of a brat to you lately. Still, you must understand that I was Issei's onto Sekirei for a day until you swooped in and entered our lives, so I do apologize for how I've been acting to you for the past few days but make no mistake that I will not allow you to take advantage of Issei. That idiot is too kind for his good and has been through a lot of shit even though he's 18, so don't think I won't be keeping an eye on you." Karasuba said as she got up from the couch and headed to the kitchen before stopping halfway there. Yomi was staring at her back before Karasuba let out a sigh as her shoulders slumped as if she was struggling to say something to her.

"Would...Would you like to join us for training from now on? I won't go easy on you as I do with Issei at times."

"Oi! All you do is chase me with your sword and try to kill me!"

Karasuba chuckled at her Ashikabi's actions before replying to him. "You know you love it when I chase you."

"...Damn Sadist."

Karasuba laughed at this while Yomi was struggling to hold in her laughter before she stood up and looked at Karasuba with a confident grin. "Bring it on, Number 4. I'm not the type who goes down without a fight." Yomi said as she clenched her left fist as if she was gripping her scythe's staff.

This made Karasuba chuckle at the declaration before nodding at her. "Okay then. Let's get eating. Issei should be done by now."

And speaking of the dragon, Issei stuck his head out of the kitchen and called them. "Breakfast is ready! I hope you like a classic because I made the Hyoudou Breakfast Special." Issei said as Karasuba looked at Yomi with a smirk before gesturing for her to follow her into the kitchen Yomi took it as a sign of trust.

As the trio began to eat their meal, Issei and Karasuba had some lighthearted banter which made Yomi feel warm in her heart since she never ate with any of the other Sekirei when she was with her former Ashikabi. She was able to get some food whenever she felt like it but eating with others and enjoying some lightheaded talk made the food even taste better than she thought.

"Hey, Yomi. Are you okay?" Issei asked as he looked at Yomi to see her leaking some tears before Karasuba looked at her and could tell why she was crying but didn't say anything as Yomi dried her eyes.

"I-It's nothing. When I was with my former Ashikabi, I could get some food anytime and never actually ate with any other Sekirei." Issei was surprised by this before Yomi took another bite of her food and smiled at the taste of the food once more. "But eating with others feels...nice. Thank you, Issei Hyoudou. For saving me and for letting me become your Sekirei."

Issei smiled at this as he nodded her way and replied. "Your very welcome, Yomi." He said as he then chatted with Yomi, who was more than happy to chat and engage in small talk with her Ashikabi.

"Okay. Karasuba already told us about the other two types of Sekirei we need to be wary of. The Elemental type Sekirei and the Fist type Sekirei. Since we only have you and Yomi, we will need to try and locate another Sekirei who would be good for the team. With Yomi's skills and abilities, she'll be able to do well in a fight with another weapon type but against a Fist or an Elemental type? That's a bad matchup." Issei said as he had a pad of paper with him while he sat in the living room with his Sekirei, trying to learn of any other Sekirei they should try to look for their Pride. Or flock in Sekirei terms.

"Actually. There is another Sekirei I forgot to mention, but there are only two of them in the flock. The two specialize in technology which could aid us with future battles. They're weak in combat, but their tech skills are legendary." Karasuba said with an impressed tone which surprised Issei since he didn't expect Karasuba actually to speak in that tone about someone else besides Yume.

"Well, if that's the case, then where can we find one of them?" Issei asked as Karasuba was about to answer until their doorbell was rung.

DING DONG

This made the trio freeze as Yomi was the first to reply. "Uh...Are either of you expecting anything?" She asked, but both Issei and Karasuba shook their heads no until the figure was knocking on their door, but the knocking sounded urgent, which made Issei rush to the door. He opened the door to reveal a man bowing to Issei before recognizing him as Mutsu.

"Oh shit!" Issei said as he was about to slam the door until Mutsu stopped him.

"Wait! I'm not here to fight! I'm here to deliver something for Yomi!" Mutsu said as he tried to reason with Issei before Issei looked at Mutsu's belt and noticed that his sword wasn't on him, which stopped him from closing the door all the way.

"Uh-huh. You know you tried to kill me a couple of days ago, right?"

"Yes, I know, but I'm here to deliver Yomi's personal belongings and to ask you some questions about your origins," Mutsu asked as Issei looked at him for a moment before the Ashikabi was pulled back by Karasuba, who took his place at the door and glared at Mutsu's eyes.

"Leave the box for Yomi and beat it. Issei owes you no explanation. He's a special human, and that's that." Karasuba said bluntly as Mutsu nodded before leaving the box at the door and bowed to the Black Sekirei.

"My apologies. I do hope we can talk one day Issei Hyoudou. Without others trying to stop you." He said as he left the house and got inside the limo waiting for him in the streets.

After he left the area, Karasuba swiped the box and locked the door before giving it to Yomi, who was happy that she could get her clothes and such, until she looked at Issei, who was sitting in a chair and looked at her with a disappointed look.

"What? He's the enemy and tried to kill you a couple of days ago! You expect him to what? Forgive him with some tea and a small chat?"

"You forgave Yomi, didn't you? What makes Mutsu so different?"

"Yomi earned my respect, and you helped me realize that I was an asshole to her, but Mutsu is a completely different story since I've worked with him before, and there's no way I'm letting him off the hook for trying to kill you," Karasuba said as she crossed her arms and looked to the side for a moment until Issei sighed at Karasuba's stubbornness. If there's one thing that Issei's learned about the Black Sekirei is that she's stubborn in trusting others who she has a history with, or she doesn't believe they are telling the truth.

Yomi had to show Karasuba that she regretted her actions when she tried to kill him by clashing with her in training and apologizing for how she acted. Karasuba didn't believe her at first since she doubted the Calamity Scythe User was apologetic for her actions, but after spending a few days with her, and a chat with Issei, Karasuba forgave her. It was a complicated process, but if Issei could get Karasuba to forgive Yomi, there may be a chance for Karasuba to figure out Mutsu.

Maybe.

"In any case, we should look for either Matsu, who is probably where Number 1 is, or Number 22 Kochō, but I'm not sure where she is. Their abilities are Technopathy, or the ability to access electronic devices. They can be a tremendous help in our future battles, so we should find at least one of them or both." Karasuba said as Yomi came out wearing a new outfit that looked like Summer Rose from RWBY but different since she swapped out the rose emblem for a Sekirei one and went with the color black for the cloak.

Issei whistled at this as Yomi smiled at his reaction. "Yeah. I loved the character Ruby in the first three seasons, but they didn't have any in any size, so I had to go with Summer Rose, but I customized it to make me look more like a Reaper. Oh, and check this out." Yomi said as she brought out her scythe and revealed that she installed a second scythe blade at the opposite end to make it look like a double-edged scythe. Still, even with the added weight, Yomi could twirl it around quickly, amazing Issei and impressing Karasuba.

"Huh. Not bad, but if you want to find Matsu, then you'll have to go on without me. Let's say that Number 1 and I have some...history between us and leave it at that." Karasuba said as Issei sighed as he nodded, but before he had a chance to leave, another knock hit their door, which surprised them again until Issei walked over to the door and looked out the peephole.

"Hey, Karasuba. What does Kochō look like?"

"I don't know. A librarian? She wears glasses, has gray hair, and is extremely shy around others. Why do you ask?"

"Because I think she's here on our porch," Issei said as he looked at Number 22, who was bowing to the door as if she was already meeting Issei before the Ashikabi opened it and let her in. "Welcome to our humble abode. My name is-"

"Issei Hyoudou. Age 18. Your birthday is on April 16. Your full name means Sincere/Honest Soldier. Your father gave you the name with the hope that you would be able to lead an honest life. A and B student with a few C's. Known as the Perverted Beast of Kuoh and has been in detention for peeping on the girls. However, you also have a unique ability to summon a strange crimson gauntlet with a green gem, a sword from the said gauntlet, and somehow overpower Sekirei Yomi in a one-on-one battle." Kochō said as if she was reading his file, which surprised Issei on how detailed the file that she had on him was.

"Uh...Wow. So this is your file on me? I didn't expect there to be so much, but why are you here, and how did you find my house?" Issei asked as Kochō pulled out a small device and showed a video of Issei and Karasuba entering their home with Yomi on the day that Issei winged her, which surprised the three of them before Kochō put the device away.

"I've been watching you for some time now, judging and calculating when I should make my appearance, so when Sekirei 4: Karasuba mentioned that you should go talk to Matsu, I felt angry and wished to make my case. Matsu may be Sekirei Number 2, but there are some things that I can do that she can't. People say I'm the lesser version of her, but what I lack in power, I make up for in experience. Matsu may be able to analyze and take control of more technology than I can, but I can easily hack into the small areas that even she misses and manipulate them from the inside. Also, I've compiled a list of possible Sekirei who I believe will be able to aid you in your cause to win the game and put an end to Minaka Hiroto." Kochō said as she brought out a medium binder with a list of Sekirei, their locations, skills, abilities, numbers, and everything about them.

Issei was amazed by the list since this was something that he'd expect from the infamous Ajuka Beelzebub. "Woah...But I have to ask, are you actually reacting to me, or are you merely asking to be my...hacker?" Issei asked as he looked at Kochō before she fiddled with her glasses.

"I believe this is a beneficial relationship for the two of us. I will provide you with the information you require, and I'll gladly serve as your secretary. I am reacting to you somewhat, but I want to stay here and assist you in your home. Please consider me and not my rival Matsu." Kochō asked as she bowed to Issei before feeling a small pat on her head. She looked up at Issei and saw the smile on his face that made her heart warm a little before he nodded.

"Of course. We have more rooms than we needed and it would be good to have you on our team. Also, I would like to ask for your help in tutoring since I plan on taking the qualifying exam for Tokyo University before taking the entrance exam." Issei said as Kochō nodded before shaking it. She then left the living room to set up shop in one of the rooms that she would accept as her base of operations.

Issei looked at Karasuba as she had a bored look on her face. "You still want to see Matsu don't you?" She asked with a knowing tone as Issei reassured her. "I do not doubt Kochō's skills, but if we have both of the tech geniuses on our side, then it would help us in the long run since, as Kochō said, there are things that the other can't do. Matsu may be slightly smarter than Kochō, but she analyzes the parts that one overlooks, which will be very helpful to us. So while you help Kochō settle in, I'll take Yomi to where Matsu is. We good?" Issei asked as Karasuba pondered her reply before nodding in acceptance.

"Fine. Head to the Izumo Inn. That's where you'll find Matsu. If you see the caretaker, tell her I say Hi." Karasuba said as Issei nodded and informed both Yomi and Kochō of the plan before Yomi agreed and was happy for two reasons. She'd get to spend time with Issei and be able to have some fun with him, hopefully, should they run into other enemies who attack them on their walk. Kochō accepted this, but Issei could tell she was somewhat unhappy about the idea of working with Matsu.

Issei and Yomi were following his phone's directions to the Izumo Inn, which was surprisingly pretty close to their home. They were walking and admiring the scenery all around them until they met a skinny guy walking next to an energetic girl who was wearing a Miko outfit. They were just about to pass them until the girl in the Miko outfit gasped as she stood in front of the guy, much to his embarrassment.

"Minato! That's an Ashikabi and his Sekirei. I'm Musubi. Sekirei Number 88. I'm a Fist Type." The girl now named Musubi said as she readied herself for a fight; before Minato or Issei could say anything to stop her, Yomi put a hand on Issei's shoulder and stopped her.

"I'll take care of her. Plus, this'll be fun." Yomi said as she twirled her double-edged scythe before charging at Musubi, who jumped above the swing and landed on top of the blade. Yomi smiled at her as Musubi was blown off of the edge by a blast of wind which surprised Musubi and Minato until Yomi smiled at the two of them.

"Look, we're just trying to find the Izumo Inn, but if you want to continue fighting, then I don't mind," Yomi said as she kept spinning her scythes with the wind slowly picking up around the blades.

Musubi readied herself as a pink aura erupted around her body until Minato and Issei looked at each other.

"W-Wait! Are you trying to find the Izumo Inn? That's actually where I live. I can take you there if you want." Minato said as Issei smiled before motioning for Yomi to stand down. Yomi did so before bowing to Minato. Musubi stood down as well since she could tell they weren't fighting anymore.

"Then please lead the way. We're trying to find someone, and we believe they are at the Izumo Inn. By the way. My name is Issei. Issei Hyoudou." Issei said as he began to chat with Minato, who was surprised by his personality before replying. "M-My name is Minato Sahashi. It's nice to meet you. Why are you here in Shinto Teito?"

"I'm here to take the entrance exam for Tokyo University, but I have to pass the qualifying exam before taking the entrance exam, so I have a month to prepare. Never did expect to find a new species known as Sekirei here." Issei replied as he kept his true origins a secret which Minato didn't pick up as they chatted about things like their favorite things in women, which Issei was glad that Minato was a breast man like him.

"Ahahaha! Don't I know the feeling? You are a funny guy Minato but still, coming out here to get away from your sister and grandmother? Respect." Issei said as Minato felt glad to have met him before they reached the Izumo Inn, where Minato introduced Miya Asama, sweeping the front porch of the inn before looking at Issei.

"Oh, hello there. My name is Miya Asama. It's a pleasure to meet you, Issei Hyoudou. Would you like to come inside? I have some tea and snacks for you if you'd like." Miya offered as Issei took it and went inside with Yomi, after putting her scythe next to the doorway, and headed to the joint space where Issei saw an ash-haired individual sleeping on the sofa with a blanket over their body.

Issei offered to help Miya with the snacks. Still, Miya waved it off, saying that she could handle it but appreciated the offer, so Yomi and Issei sat next to the table with Minato and Musubi, waiting for Miya until the door slid open to reveal a naked girl that had an impressive pair on her that Issei almost released a bloody nose which he got under control but still happy to have stopped it much to Yomi's displeasure of a girl having a larger bust than her.

"Oops. Sorry. My name is Uzume. It's a pleasure to meet you both. You are going to love Miya's cooking. Trust me. It's the best you've ever tasted."

"Ohoho. Is that coming from the freeloader who doesn't even pay rent or help around here?" Miya asked with a dark purple aura around her with a demon mask that scared the Izumo residents except for Yomi and Issei as they helped Miya put the tea and snacks on the table, much to the resident's shock.

"You didn't see it? H-How?! Teach me your ways!" Uzume asked as she was now fully clothed after Miya hit her head with a ladle. Issei chuckled at her as he replied. "Honestly, compared to that scary mask, I've seen a lot of scarier shit than a housewife with a scary aura. Believe me." Issei said as he thanked Miya for the snacks and enjoyed a nice rice cracker with some lemon herbal tea, which wasn't Akeno's or his mother's, but it was still lovely and nourishing to his taste buds.

Minato and Musubi were amazed that Issei was a strong one, while Uzume and Miya could hear that Issei had been through a lot. Still, none were prepared for the sleeping individual on the sofa to slowly drape an arm around Issei's open arm, much to his shock as he looked at the hand and back at the couch.

"Oh, thank goodness. I thought a cat attacked me just now." Issei said, making Yomi stifle a laugh at his shock before Miya looked at the sleeper and began to shake them a bit. "Homura. Time to wake up." The named Homura slowly woke up, and as they yawned and stretched like a cat waking up from a nap, they saw their hand on Issei's arm before it was retracted from that spot.

"Sorry. I worked a late shift, so I had to sleep in for the day." Homura said as Issei waved it off. "'No problem. Believe it or not, I've had to be the snuggle buddy of a few girls. They had nightmares or got cold at night, so they snuggle next to me for extra heat." Issei said as Yomi confirmed it by cuddling next to him.

"It's true. It's like a stress blanket, and a heated blanket put together. It helps you sleep at night." Yomi said much to their shock before Homura cleared his throat and asked. "I-I didn't do anything weird, right?" Issei shook his head and explained that he just put his hand around his arm, much to Homura's relief.

"Oh, thank goodness. I have a low body temperature, so I get sleepy easily when I'm close to something warm. My body must've moved on its own. I'm sorry."

"Not a problem. As I said, I know that feeling but are you a guy or a girl? It's that you have a feminine figure, and yet your voice sounds androgynous." Issei asked as Homura blushed a bit as he looked at Issei and replied. "I'm a dude. I curse my body for being like this since many drunk males and females hit on me."

Yomi and Issei tried not to laugh at his predicament until Yomi smacked his ass, making Homura yelp and glare at the scythe user before replying. "Well, with an ass like yours, any girl or guy would like that. Hehe."

Homura was holding back his flames, but Issei stopped her as he apologized for Yomi's behavior until Minato and Musubi left the room, leaving the three Sekirei alone with the Ashikabi and his Sekirei.

"Now that Minato and Musubi are gone, I think it's time we get down to business. Karasuba says, 'Hi' Miya Asama." Issei said as he felt a blade at his throat but didn't show any fear as Miya glared hatefully at Issei while Homura and Uzume backed away from him.

"Your Karasuba's Ashikabi? The one Matsu called the Shadow King?" Miya asked as Issei rose a brow at the nickname.

"Is that what they are calling me? Huh. It makes sense since Karasuba is the Black Sekirei and Yomi is the Calamity Scythe Sekirei, but I think dragon suits me more. The Black Flame Emperor. Not a bad ring, no?" Issei said in his usual tone as if he wasn't even afraid of Miya, which Uzume and Homura couldn't help but admire that he had a large pair on him.

"Don't worry. I'm not here for any trouble. I'm here to talk to Sekirei Number 2. Matsu, the Sekirei of Wisdom. My third Sekirei Kochō recommended her to me." Issei said much to their shock until a panel was taken off the ceiling as a woman fell from there and looked at Issei. She was very voluptuous with burnt orange hair, long side plaits, and orange eyes. She wore a loose-fitting white dress that resembled a cheongsam and circle-shaped glasses that reminded Issei of a mad scientist he saw in a show once before she glared at Issei with the light reflecting off her eyes.

"What! There's no way that second-rate wannabe genius is better than me! I knew about you and your Sekirei first off, but to get beaten by my copycat is disgraceful to the largest degree! If only Miya didn't prevent me from going to your house sooner, then I could've been winged by him already." Matsu said to herself as Miya took a sip of her tea before Issei smiled and held a hand out to her.

"A pleasure to meet you personally, Matsu. Issei Hyoudou and I intend to defeat Minaka by playing his game for now, but by the end of summer, I intend to crush him, and I want you to join me as Kochō partner. I can offer you a larger room to set up your equipment. Training to help you defend yourself when attacked by other Ashikabi. Protection from MBI. And also, I can get you in touch with a genius you've never met before. One even smarter than Minaka." Issei said as he then revealed the Boosted Gear, much to the shock of the others but Matsu as she was amazed by the gauntlet before running a hand down the weapon carefully as if she was going to damage it by putting too much pressure on it.

"T-This is...Amazing." Matsu said as she began to pant heavily before tackling Issei and smiling at his eyes. "I think we're more alike than you think, my Ashikabi," Matsu said as she kissed his lips which made her heart feel like a dome of flames was protecting it until bright orange wings emerged from her back. She kissed him for a bit longer until she parted her lips from his, much to their displeasure, but the lack of oxygen prevented them from kissing any longer.

"Sekirei Number 2: Matsu. Wisdom of my pledge, bestow the teachings of the world to my Ashikabi." Matsu said as she hugged his chest a bit longer as Yomi began to feel breast envy of the girl. 'Great. Now there are three girls with a bust larger than mine. First Karasuba, then Kochō, and now Matsu? Dammit!' Yomi lamented as she took notice that Homura began to slowly fidget a bit while Uzume was looking melancholic as she was sad at sight for some reason. Yomi kept this in the back of her mind as she helped Matsu carry her stuff out of the inn, while Number 2 thanked Matsu for all she had done for her.

Miya was strong, but Issei and Matsu could tell she was sad seeing her friend go until Issei sighed heavily. "Just because you are coming to my home doesn't mean I'll prevent you from seeing Miya. You both have a history together, right?" Issei asked, much to their shock, before he kept speaking. "You can come to see Miya whenever you want to, Matsu. I'm not stopping you or preventing you from seeing your friend. She did a lot for you, and granted, I don't know your past, so I won't ask about it until you are comfortable. Does that sound good, Miya?"

Miya smiled with a tear coming from her eye as she nodded and hugged Matsu, who was crying buckets as she hugged Miya. "I'm going to miss you so much, you Demon! Ahahaha!" Matsu cried out as Miya hugged her back. "I'll miss you too, Hentai Glasses," Miya replied as she kissed Matsu's forehead before Matsu dried her eyes and tears with a handkerchief that Homura gave to her, much to her pleasure, as she then hugged Homura and Uzume before saying their goodbyes as well.

After some heartfelt tears and goodbyes, the trio headed back home while Matsu was leaning against Issei a bit.

"You were serious, right? I-I can come back and see her whenever I want?" Matsu asked hesitantly before Issei used one hand and patted her head comfortably. "Of course. They are your friends, no? And don't worry about MBI chasing after you. With Karasuba and I, they won't even try anything. I promise. You can come out of the house and walk without worry."

He said as Matsu tried to keep the tears back, so she just hugged him from behind and wrapped her arms around his chest.

"Thank you." She said happily as Issei smiled back and replied to her.

"You are very welcome."

Back at the Black Flame Dragons Base.

"Here's to our newest members. Kochō and Matsu. We're all happy to have you join us." Issei said as they cheered and enjoyed a wonderful dinner with some excellent drinks that Kochō kept for special occasions. Issei didn't drink sake, so he settled for some juice while Karasuba enjoyed watching a drunk Yomi complain about the others having larger breasts than her; Matsu passed out on the floor giggling happily after eating and having 10 cups of sake, while Kochō was struggling to stay awake as she hiccuped many times before face planting the table with the bottle next to her face mumbling how she was better than Matsu.

Karasuba laughed heartily at the entertainment with Issei while they were on the patio, but as they looked into the night sky, Karasuba placed her head on Issei's shoulder. "Issei. I don't say this a lot since I suck at this, so...please bear with me." Karasuba said as she had a bit of a red face before pulling Issei into a fiery, passionate kiss. Issei kissed back as he loved and was already accustomed to his Sekirei kissing him.

With Matsu, it was a soft but loving kiss with a bit of tongue, similar to a French kiss that he had seen in many of his anime. Yomi's kisses were surprisingly like a schoolgirl as she was hesitant a bit. Still, when she kisses him, she's like a hungry woman who wishes for love and affection from her Ashikabi, which he doesn't mind reciprocating. Now Karasuba was a completely different story since she wasn't a romantic type of person. Karasuba blushed and was embarrassed as she didn't know how to do lovey-dovey stuff, so she kissed him with a lot of fire and passion similar to that of a wildfire that was pouring all of her heart and soul into him.

As they separated, she pulled Issei close to her as if she was worried about him disappearing. "I'm not good with stuff like this, so I've tried to imitate what Yume would do in this situation. She's always had fantasies of how she would express her love for her Ashikabi." Karasuba said as she gripped his arm a bit tighter but not so tight she'll break the bones.

Issei kept still and offered her comfort as Karasuba spoke to him once again. "Earlier, you asked me about Yume and what happened to her, right? Well...Here's what happened to Yume. The only person I ever truly respected."

Flashback

The Black Sekirei proceeded down the halls of an underground facility, casually strolling along as if there wasn't a care in the world. It had been her wrap-up of some issues that MBI had recently encountered, and at the same time, she found it dreadfully amusing. Several men wielding guns fired a flurry of bullets in her direction. Still, the gray-haired woman remained untouched by the onslaught as she closed in on their position, effortlessly killing one man after another with a few swings of her blade.

Inside another hall within the same laboratory, her partner was facing the same troubles, but due to her much less violent nature, she refused to strike them down. Using her superior agility, Number 08 disarmed the soldiers and smashed their weapons with her bare hands, causing the shooters to flee in terror.

"She's still coming!" One of the shooters shouted, his eye-widening in terror. "She's not human!"

"Blow her away!" Another man screamed, causing the others to continue their assault.

Yume sidestepped the machinegun ammunition with superhuman speed, her movements appearing as a blur in the darkness to the hapless humans. Once they had all been knocked out, she proceeded into the next room, where a child lay strapped to a metal table connected to several devices by wires. It disgusted the Sekirei to see one of her kind treated like nothing more than a guinea pig.

She pressed a button to release the metallic binds and lifted the girl in her arms before departing the lab. As she carried the child into the open air, they were greeted by the terrible site of countless bodies lying dead. There had to be dozens of men piled together without dignity for the departed, some of the corpses mangled. In contrast, others had been entirely decapitated by the Black Sekirei.

"Took you long enough, Yume… It's too bad for them you weren't here to stop me. So I ended up killing them all," Karasuba greeted with a pleasant smile, her tone leaving the impression that they might've been talking about the weather. "Unfortunately, it was a rather boring affair. Humans are far too weak. They truly are an unnecessary species. Wouldn't you agree?" Karasuba said as she looked at Yume carrying the body of Number 88, Musubi, with tears coming out of her eyes.

"Why? Why do humans do this to us?" Yume asked only to receive a scoff from Karasuba as she cleaned her sword of blood. "Because that is who they are, Yume. They see something that'll give them power, and they take it, experiment with it, and once they learn how to use it to harm others, they'll kill their people for power. Humans only care about obtaining power and fulfilling their selfish desires. Things like love are just emotions that make them give in to their carnal desires to breed and create more children to take their place in the world."

"But this girl hasn't even been fully developed yet! She...She hasn't been able to experience love! She never found her Destined One! Never used her Norito! No one deserves to be denied the chance of finding true love!" Yume pleaded as she fell to her knees, cradling Musubi's unconscious body that had been rendered useless without her Tama.

Karasuba shrugged her shoulders as she looked at her teammate. "Honestly, it doesn't matter what you think because there's nothing you can do for her. She's dead." Karasuba said she was about to leave the area before sensing power erupt from Yume until she turned around to see Yume's chest glowing.

"Y-Yume. What are you doing? You know what'll happen to you if you do that!" Karasuba yelled as Yume looked at Karasuba with a sad but happy smile before a bright light erupted from her that sent Karasuba, the dead bodies, and the walls away from them all.

The explosion was so intense that there was only a small crater in the middle of the base with scattered metal everywhere until Karasuba pushed the metal walls that pinned her down temporarily. She rushed to the center seeing Yume with Musubi in her arms, before running towards her first friend.

For the first time in her life, fear gripped her heart like the icy breeze of winter as she pulled Yume off of the ground and brushed her hair away to clean her face. Yume's breath was shallow as she looked at Karasuba before smiling. "Karasuba..."

"No! Don't speak. Don't say another word! We can save you! We have to get to MBI, and they can-" Karasuba said as she tried to reason with her partner until Yume stopped her.

"Karasuba. Do you remember what I said about us, Sekirei? We are the birds that teach love—the rumored name of the Sekirei. People are said to become stronger by loving and being loved. Once again, the same as Sekirei. They are little birds who will one day spread their wings and show love to the world. Therefore, I, who can't fit into this natural order, will at least protect those baby birds so that one day they may fly into the sky and spread love throughout the world. That's what it means to be the Fate Sekirei." Yume monologued as she then placed a hand on Karasuba's chest and smiled weakly at her, which made the Black Sekirei hold her tightly. "Even you will one day find your Destined One. I believe that even you deserve to be loved by the one who is your Destined One. I've seen your Fate and know that one day you will find him. I'm happy to have met you, Karasuba, and become your first f-" Yume said before coughing in Karasuba's arms before releasing her final breath as her arms went limp.

Karasuba couldn't hear the heartbeat of the Fate Sekirei, so for the first time in her life, she felt anger at herself. Her eyes glowed pitch black as the night before; she looked up at the sky and yelled with so much rage and sadness that one would believe it was a soul mourning the loss of a loved one.

For the first time, Karasuba, the Black Sekirei, learned what sadness and guilt were, and it came at the price of the only person she ever considered...

"I never did say it. I never even told you that you...were my first friend."

End Flashback.

Issei gasped at this as he held Karasuba in his arms as she let the tears spill while relieving her guilty past before she spoke again.

"Ever since that day, I've closed my heart off to anyone getting close to me because I didn't want to accidentally grow closer to someone again who meant something to me only to lose them somehow. It...It hurt seeing my only friend die in my arms. So bad that whenever I sleep at night, I see her. Yume is covered in blood. Dying by my hands. With her saying I killed her and that she'll never forgive me but what hurt the most was when she said, 'Who would be friends with a monster like you?'" Karasuba said as Issei held her close to him before lifting her chin. Her gray eyes stared into his brown ones as he looked at them.

No words were exchanged between the two of them, but Karasuba could see the words that Issei wanted to tell her in his eyes which made her inch close to Issei before the two kissed each other lips with no lust or wild passion but love. Pure and understanding love between them was exchanged, for they understood that their hearts were damaged by either losing the loved one or suffering from the pain of being killed by someone they loved.

Two souls that are opposites, and yet they understood each other more than anyone else in the world.

One soul of light and the other of darkness find comfort and love in each other.

For now, there was no MBI, no supernatural, or Sekirei Game. Just the two of them comforting each other in each other's embrace.

"Now arise, my Sekirei." Higa Izumi said as Yahan stood up from the ground with the other Sekirei behind her. Higa looked at the other Sekirei and was glad that he made that deal with the Devil since he now had the power to destroy MBI with their very creations and take what was his. "Now then. Go and bring me more Sekirei. Once we have more than enough, then we can make our move and destroy MBI." He said as Yahan nodded before bowing to him and leaving the room via shadow portal until the man turned around and looked at his window to see a cloaked person emerge from a strange magic circle.

The figure walked towards Higa Izumi before the hood was pulled away to reveal a mop of dark pink hair covering her face, but in between the bangs, Higa could see the blood-red eyes that burned with unbridled rage as the person spoke in a robotic tone.

"Why do we play this ridiculous game when we should kill Minaka and destroy MBI? We can be done with them already so that you can reap the benefits, and their technology and species will aid Khaos Brigade's cause." The person said before Higa held a hand up to stop her. "I understand your hatred towards Minaka for what he did to you, Number 0, but please calm down. We shall deal with Minaka in time, but we lack the power we need to destroy MBI. Even with your assistance in the matter, the man will still have many cards to play, so we bide our time and gather our pawns to use in battle. And thanks to the Evil Eye you gave me from your little group, we can control Sekirei without having even to wing them. Once we control a quarter of the Sekirei and have you lead them, then you can have your revenge."

The one known as Number 0 glared hatefully towards the MBI Tower and grabbed the reflection of the tower that was on the glass, and clenched her fist as if she was trying to destroy it from where she was.

"Fine. I'll give you a month but know that my superiors wish to have some Sekirei to study them and see how they can use them in battle." She said as Higa nodded. "Of course. You keep your end and protect me, and in return, I'll supply you with Sekirei to experiment with. Best you leave. I must concentrate on Yahan and ensure she isn't taken from me." Higa said as he closed his eyes and saw what Yahan could see before Number 0 smiled at Higa before he was slowly lifted into the air until an unknown force bent his arms and legs until his neck was snapped as his eyes were stabbed before the human corpse was brought to Number 0 as she smiled in glee before consuming the body as she transformed into the human.

"Hehe. Thank you, Higa, for being a useful Pawn. What is this called in Chess? Wasn't it...Checkmate?" Number 0 said as she looked at the MBI tower before glaring at the picture of Minaka, the man responsible for the hell she had to endure her whole life.

"Be prepared, Minaka. Your worst nightmare is coming for you."

Scene.

Sekirei Number 0.

Appearance and Personality Wise: Similar to Lucy, the personality is sadistic and cold. She'll kill anyone who gets in her way. She harbors a deep hatred for the pain that she had to endure from MBI and in the Khaos Brigade.

Norito: None.

Sekirei Mark: Stripped off her body. A scar on her heart of where it should be.

Abilities: Evil Eye. Allows the user to control weak-minded individuals and unwinged Sekirei. She can hear what the marked ones see and hear, but she can't use their abilities or feel pain unless she enters one of them. However, should the puppet die or be defeated, Number 0 returns to her body?

Biomass Absorption: The ability to consume and absorb the intelligence and power of the individuals she takes in. Also, they heal any wounds on her body depending on the magic they have within them.

Master: Shalba Beelzebub.

Goals: Destroying MBI and killing the ones responsible for her pain: Minaka and Takami Sahashi.

Now, I'm willing to accept other OC Sekirei to make the story more exciting and fun, so leave them in the reviews or drop them in a PM.

As for Issei's Flock/Pride:

Karasuba. Yomi. Kochō, and Matsu. Let me know who should be on the team.

Also, I should mention that I'm debating whether Yume should take Musubi's body after Musubi is defeated in the escape of Shinto Teito, which will be triggered after Minato is killed by Number 0 for saving his Sekirei from the finishing blow.

Minato, I want to be a friend for Issei since he reminds me of Gasper, a boy afraid of his own shadow, which is why I think Issei can help Minato toughen up but still be himself.

Anyway, see you all next time on the next Fullbringer's Journey

Cue RWBY Volume 2 OP!

The Soul Society Arc is here

"If you are going to commit suicide by going after Rukia, then count me in. I got a score to settle with Soifon." Issei said as he pulled his biker gloves a bit as he stood at the gate to enter the Soul Society.

There will be some feelings explored.

"What is Rukia to me? She's...She's precious to me." Ichigo said as he clashed with Byakuya, with Rukia watching them from her cell.

"To be honest. Issei, Ichigo, Tatsuki, Shiro, Chad, Uryu, and everyone else mean so much to me. I've always been weaker than them, but I'll stand by their side no matter what!" Orihime shouted as she put up a barrier to defend Tatsuki from a massive attack.

Death will help others grow

"Please take my Zanpakto and give him a chance to become stronger. I've failed as a partner and a Soul Reaper." Yumichika said as he laid in a pool of blood, trying desperately to give his Zanpakto to Issei, who was trying to close the wounds and save him.

"Heh. This is how I've always wanted to go out—fighting a strong opponent. Thank you, Ichigo, for giving me a warrior's death. Go save your friend." Ikkaku said as he died in Ichigo's arms.

Unknown to the real mastermind

"Captain Aizen...I-It can't be..." Momo stuttered as she stepped back from the corpse of her Captain, whom she's looked up to ever since the night he saved her from the Hollows.

"You truly are a cruel man Captain Aizen. Traumatizing your Lieutenant and then killing her. You are one terrifying man." Gin said as he watched Aizen pull his sword out of Momo's stomach. "Perhaps, but sacrifices must be made to change the world, and Momo is one of the few who shall help my goal to change this world for the better as I ascend above Hollows, Soul Reapers, and Quincys."

Prepare for the Past VS Present

Soifon breathed heavily as she stopped the blood flow from her wounds. "Heh. Lady Yoruichi may have taught you, but she didn't teach you everything." She said as she let wind surround her arms and legs, surprising Issei as Soifon prepared her final attack.

"This is the power of my Shunko. Prepare to fall human."

Issei stared at the attack as Soifon charged at her before readying his attack as he recalled the final lesson his Sensei had taught him.

'If you feel like you can't keep going, remember why you fight. Remember why you never surrender. We humans may be weak compared to other forces, but we have the power to change and become better than we were before. This is the final technique I can teach you. When using this power, you must go beyond your limit.'

Ichigo watches Byakuya unleash his final attack as he recalls what Zangetsu taught him.

'Remember Ichigo. Your power is not just that of a Hollow and Soul Reaper. You also have the power of a Quincy. If you combine these powers, you can become the strongest Soul Reaper to protect your friends and family.'

Ichigo calls upon all of his power as his sword becomes the arrow of a massive bow. He pulls the string back and shouts.

"Now fly. ZANGETSU!"

The Fullbringer's Journey. Soul Society Arc is coming soon

The Crimson Godslayer shall return as well.

DxD Gamer shall enter the fray as well.

And also for the first time.

A sole Naruto Fanfic featuring my favorite girl SAKURA HARUNO

In the Wilting Sakura

In the land of Konoha, the Clans often believe that strength comes from the power they are blessed with. The Hyuga Clan. The Uchiha Clan. The Nara, the Yamanaka. Many clans have blessed the Village Hidden in the Leaves, known as the 'nice' Ninja Village, but what if one change in the events that should've taken place changed the fate of the ninja world.

Or, more specifically, how one clanless child, who had no powerful bloodline trait, no demons, or was naturally gifted, was able to become a powerful foe that created the deadliest ninja village known to the world.

The Village of Sound.

In that fight with Zabuza and Haku, she was utterly useless, not to mention Sasuke almost died. She also failed to protect Naruto and Sasuke during the Chunin exams even though she fought her best. And even worse, she lost against Ino, who didn't even acknowledge her as a worthy opponent, even going so far as to cut the ribbon she gave to Sakura when they were friends.

This mentality makes her desire power more so that she won't be so useless anymore. She wants the ability to prove herself that she is worthy of being a ninja, but now she's willing to do anything it takes. Kakashi's training wasn't helping her enough, as it only helped Naruto and Sasuke go ahead of her by a large margin. Plus, Kakashi seemed to favor Naruto and Sasuke since he didn't even attempt to help her learn anything besides the tree climbing, and even though she passed the exercise quickly, he still did nothing even to help Sakura get more muscular, much less teach her Ninjutsu or help her with Taijutsu or heck teach her Genjutsu.

That's why during the break in between the third and fourth part of the Chunin exams, Orochimaru, Kabuto, and the Sound Four can slowly turn her over to their side by teaching her and giving her the Curse Mark as a way to test Sakura if she would be willing to do anything for power.

Let me know what you think of this idea since I'm interested in making this happen. Oh, and there's also the slight chance that Sakura will have a split personality. One that is still the thoughtful and kind Sakura but with a firmer hold of her emotions, and the other one is more like a pink-haired Esdeath since I learned that she could use Earth Release, Water Release, Earth Release, Yin, and Yang Release. Still, she was never given a chance to use or learn any of them, so why not have to say, Orochimaru taught Sakura how to use Ninjutsu that way? She can also attempt to create Ice Jutsu as a tribute to Haku and Zabuza after she takes his sword.

Anyway, ta ta for now.

The next update will be Fullbringer's Mission, DXD Gamer, the Naruto story, and hopefully Crimson Godslayer.