Tsubaki looks around the area, and says.
"Huh. Where'd they disappear to, and just when things were getting good." Tsubaki
Tsubaki bends down, and picks up Belkia who says.
"Are you just going to let them get away like that Tsu-Tsu?" Belkia
"Don't worry we'll have plenty of fun with them later." Tsubaki
Sleepy Ash and Tohru find themselves in an alley. Tohru sits up looks around, and says.
"What happened, and where are we?" Tohru
"Somebody must have saved us. Probably another Servamp." Kuro
"One of your siblings; Really?" Tohru
"Yeah, If I had to guess..." Kuro
"Tohru Honda. Please follow us. All of Love is summoning you now. Come." ?
"Who me?" Tohru
"Please?" ?
Kuro jumps on Tohru's head, and says.
"What a drag. I think I'll sit this one out." Kuro
"I know it's out of the ordinary, but I must insist you come with me. And I won't accept any answer other than yes." !?
"Oh right coming." Tohru
"Um if you don't mind me asking. Who are you?" Tohru
"My name is Misono Arisuin." Misono
"It's nice to meet you; I'm Tohru Honda." Tohru
"Likewise; I'm the Eve for All of Love the seventh Servamp." Misono
"Eve?" Tohru
"That's a master that's contracted a Servamp." Misono
As they are approaching their destination Misono says.
"That's my place ahead." Misono
"Oh wow this place is gigantic." Tohru
"Uh, I'm tired lets rest a bit." Misono
"You shouldn't be tired after only five minutes. If there is something wrong please tell me what I can do to help." Tohru
Tohru hears joyful laughter after she finishes saying that. The voice then says.
"Unfortunately Misono has something of a weak constitution my dear Tohru." ?
Tohru notices the butterfly in Misono's hair.
"What are you looking at?" Misono
After saying that Misono also notices the butterfly which he proceeds to scold. The butterfly turns into a half naked Servamp. Tohru immediately closes her eyes so she doesn't see anything; The Servamp says.
"Nice to meet you. Please let me know if there is anything you desire." ?
Misono throws something at him, and says.
"Put your clothes back on." Misono
"What I was just trying to make a good first impression." ?
"Allow me to introduce this stripping perv. All of Love the Servamp of Lust." Misono
"My Eve has given me the name of Snow Lilly, but please feel free to call me what ever you'd like." Snow Lilly
Snow Lilly tries to strip again, and Misono punches him in the back saying.
"Stop that!" Misono
Kuro transforms on Tohru's back, and says.
"You haven't changed at all have you." Kuro
Kuro Jumps off of Tohru's back before she falls over due to his wait on her back. Misono and Snow Lilly walk up to the door, and Lilly says.
"It's very nice to see you too brother. Now please come inside." Snow Lilly
As they are walking up a flight of stairs Snow Lilly says.
"I am the one who helped you out behind the scenes with that horrible magician business." Snow Lilly
'He is the one who erased Hana and Uo's memories.' Tohru says with much uncertainty in her voice.
"Oh thank you. It's nice to meet someone on our side. There are so many things I want to ask you guys." Tohru
"Before we get to your questions there's something we have to ask you. I didn't help you out because I was feeling kind unfortunately." Snow Lilly
The door closes behind them ominously making Tohru jump in fright. Lilly transforms, and Misono says while exposing his neck.
"Here Lilly." Misono
Snow Lilly sucks his blood, and the chain along with his weapon shows up. Tohru gets the distinct feeling that they just walked into some sort of trap though what kind she's not entirely sure yet. Misono says to her in an angry voice.
"Tohru you idiot. I hear you didn't launch a single attack when you faced Tsubaki today." Misono
"Misono you know about Tsubaki t..." Tohru
"You haven't earned the right to say my name." Misono
"Huh." Tohru
"How pathetic. You don't understand what it means to be a Servamps master at all." Misono
Tohru looks like she is about to cry, and says.
"You're right this is all new to me, but there is nothing pathetic about having to learn something new." Tohru
Misono ignores her, but Snow Lilly gives her a sympathetic smile. Misono goes on to say.
"Tohru Honda, you must become my servant. I'll give the orders now, and you'll tell Sloth what I want him to do. I'm afraid you don't have a choice. You must say yes." Misono
Snow Lilly gets into an attack position, he attacks which Tohru and Kuro dodge. Snow Lilly holds up his Scythe, and says.
"I really would like to resolve things peacefully if at all possible. You'll be a good girl, and play along nicely won't you." Snow Lilly
Snow Lilly attacks again, and the two of them jump to the side thus dodging the attack. He continues attacking, and Kuro says.
"Things are turning into a mess again." Kuro
"You can't just order us around. All I wanted was to get some answers." Tohru
"You're not very quick on the uptake are you. Ugh, this is why I hate working with commoners." Misono
"It is very arrogant to show up out of nowhere, and try to demand our service. No amount of wealth gives you the right to do that. Such behaviour is no way to inspire trust in a prospective ally." Tohru
"Peasant! How dare you talk to me that way." Misono
Kuro transforms, Tohru picks him up, walks to the door, and says.
"That's it Kuro we're leaving." Tohru
Tohru is running down the hall upset about how the whole thing turned out. Misono looks into the hallway, and says.
"Uh, idiot." Misono
"Well Misono what shall we do now?" Snow Lilly
Misono and Snow Lilly watch as Tohru and Kuro run out the front door.
Tohru and Kuro stop in front of a very large fountain. Tohru looks around, and says.
"Oh my this place is like one really big maze." Tohru
"This is definitely not the way out." Kuro
"What are all these children doing here?" Tohru
"All those cute kiddos are just my subclass." Snow Lilly
"Your subclass?" Tohru
"Subclasses are lower level Vampires that have been created by a Servamp. Our servants they follow the orders of the Vampire that created them." Snow Lilly
"So those kids are Vampires too." Tohru
"Tsubaki's minions have started killing subclasses like these children. They seem to be his first targets. We know of two who have been murdered this week alone possibly more." Snow Lilly
Misono stumbles into the courtyard, and says.
"You know how to play chess Tohru?" Misono
"Not really, but I would watch my mom play sometimes." Tohru
"As the game goes on the number of pieces on the board gets smaller and smaller, but as long as your King survives you win. It's unfair, and it's not how battles should be fought in the real world either understand. I don't want to hide on some throne, and be protected. That's why I need all the power I can get on my side. I need so much more than I have, and tell me what do you plan on doing with your strength? There's a single Eve for every Servamp, and you're one of them. So what's driving you? Can you use Sloth's powers to achieve your goals?" Misono
Tohru has a flashback of Belkia attacking Uo. The pink-haired subclasses of Snow Lilly stand in front of Tohru, and say.
"Tohru Honda, you'll help this lonesome King won't you please?" pink-haired twins
Tohru looks past the twins, and sees Misono slumped on his throne. Tohru walks up to him, and says.
"You know I get it you just want to protect others. I don't think that you should have to do this alone. Wouldn't it help you if others were by your side? You need to have allies. Misono Kuro and I will help you, but as your friends not your servants." Tohru
"Hey don't drag me into this." Kuro
Misono gets a shocked look on his face, and says.
"Ok I guess. If you won't be a servant we can try things out this way. It's not that big of a difference." Misono
Lilly giggles, and Misono says.
"What do you think you are laughing at Lilly? Come back here. By the way Tohru." Misono
"Huh?" Tohru
"Since you're new to this. You don't have a weapon yet do you?" Misono
"Weapon?" Tohru
"Of coarse. You don't plan on fighting Vampires empty handed. An Eve has the ability to wield a custom weapon created from their Servamps power." Misono
Tohru holds up her right hand, and says.
"What then this is not what you are talking about?" Tohru
Misono looks at the tattoo, and says.
"What is that?" Misono
"Well you see; When Tsubaki confronted me today he gave it to me toward the end of the encounter." Tohru
"He gave it to you; Why would he do a thing like that?" Misono
"Tohru is quite insightful when it comes to other peoples feelings, and this trait impressed Tsubaki enough that he gave her the sword he was going to use to murder her as a weapon for her to use to protect or kill whoever she chooses." Kuro
"In that case no. A weapon created from another Servamps power doesn't qualify." Misono
"Oh." Tohru
"What a novice. I suppose I will have to teach you everything won't I." Misono
"I would really appreciate it if you could. Thank you so much Misono." Tohru
Tohru smiles at Misono, and the two of them go home after awhile to get some rest before Tohru has to go to school the next morning.
The next morning Tohru finds a note from her Grandfather telling her that he has gone to spend the day with his daughter, and will be back in time to greet her when she gets back from work. Tohru closes the window curtains, and Kuro changes forms, sits on the couch, and starts to watch some TV while he waits for Tohru to finish making breakfast. Kuro can hardly believe that this is happening to him; That he has an Eve who loves him as much as Tohru does. It makes him want to open his heart up, and love her the same way that she loves him. He glances into the kitchen, and sees Tohru happily working away on what promises to be a very delicious breakfast. As he is thinking this there is a knock on the door. Kuro opens the door, and sees The Grungy Joker standing there with a goofy smile on his face. A mischievous smile tugs at the corner of his lips which doesn't go unnoticed by Sakuya. Before Sakuya can say anything Kuro steps aside letting Sakuya in the house. Sakuya sneaks up behind Tohru, and says.
"Hey there Tohru." Sakuya
This startles Tohru who goes stiff as a board, turns around, and says.
"Sakuya. I didn't know that you were coming over today." Tohru
"I have big news, and I thought it would be best to give it to you in person." Sakuya
"I can't wait to hear it. I'll just make some more food that way there will be enough for everyone. Sakuya would you mind setting the table while I finish making breakfast?" Tohru
"If it means getting to enjoy more of your delicious cooking you bet I will." Sakuya
Sakuya busies himself setting the table like Tohru asked him to.
After breakfast the three of them are sitting in the living room waiting for Sakuya to tell them his big news. Sakuya takes a deep breath, and says.
"Tsubaki has agreed to allow me to be a neutral party in this war, but that means that I will be unable to help either side of the conflict." Sakuya
"That's ok so long as you are safe that is all that matters." Tohru
Sakuya smiles, and says.
"Tohru always putting other peoples well being before your own." Sakuya
Tohru's entire face turns as red as a tomato when she hears that remark. Sakuya and Kuro laugh at the expression on Tohru's face. Tohru goes to her room to finish getting ready for school which only makes the two of them laugh even more. Sakuya goes into the kitchen to see if there are any leftovers he can pack as lunches for himself and Tohru. Sakuya is very glad that Tohru his friend since childhood is no longer going to potentially be in danger around him anymore. He is equally glad that he has been able to get sweet revenge on Belkia for almost killing Uo. It still makes him mad thinking about how close he came to losing his friend. He knows that the whole event likely traumatized Tohru a great deal. But he will not know the full extent of the psychological damage until some more time passes. He wishes that Tohru had ordered Sloth to kill the idiot in the first place, but he knows that sweet Tohru would never have the heart to do such a thing. As he is thinking these things Sakuya finishes packing their lunches, and watches as Sloth changes into his cat form. Sakuya looks around, and notices that Tohru has returned with her uniform on carrying her open bag in her hand. For a brief moment Sakuya wonders why she hasn't closed it until he sees Sloth jump into the bag. He hopes nothing will happen to separate them thus putting Tohru's life in danger. Equally he hopes that fate will be kind to Tohru instead of being cruel, but he also knows that fate is cruel more often than it is kind. Tohru deserves nothing, but kindness from life; However she has gotten more than her share of pain out of life instead. It makes Sakuya really sad thinking about all of the things that Tohru has been through recently. Sakuya and Tohru leave the house, and begin walking to school each lost in their own thoughts. By the time they get there the bell for the first class is about to ring thankfully they manage to get to class before it actually rings. The friends look around the room, and see their friends waiting for them by their desks. Hana and Uo smile when they see them walking over towards them, and they smile right