Gotta admit two things to you guys.
I didn't think I would get such a warm reception of this fic. I got good numbers on this fic. That's always nice.
11 reviews, 122 favorites, and 147 followers. Those are good when I think about some of my earlier works. Thank you all for the support.
The second is that I wasn't expecting to be so late with this update. Four months is long. I had personal business to take care of. 2021 was something else. And 2022 began crazy for me. I think it would take a few weeks before things would calm down. Which they didn't.
I started on this fic sooner than I expected. The first rough drafts were written in an airplane. Man, I am so happy with the Microsoft Surface that I bought. Because thanks to the device, hours flew by and I could work on this fic. I had some scenes in my head for months.
Also, I came to a realization. Millicas is going to be scary when he grows up. Think about it. A Devil born between Sirzechs and Grayfia. Even at six, he is proving to be a challenge. When he is fifteen, he'll be ten times stronger than Rias. And that is just his dad's side.
When he got his mother's magic as well, damn.
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Mangareader13 at chapter 1 on the 24th of September 2021.
It's going to be interesting indeed. The other Ashikabi are going to be shocked when they find out what Minato is and what he can do.
Started on 16/01/2022
Ended on 26/01/2022
Minato's eyes went open and the sight in front of him was a very welcome one. Of course, he and Kazehana had been sharing the same bed for the entire two weeks. But only yesterday, he had claimed her as his Sekirei.
His first winged. When he removed the blankets, he only raised an eyebrow as he found that his bird was still sleeping without a top. It gave him a perfect view of her body. She was flawless. Large breasts, a flat stomach, great hips, and clear skin. This lady could have chosen anyone and yet, she chose him.
Not that he found that a reason to complain. Kazehana was a woman he loved for the rest of his days. Her stirring gave way to her eyes that shined at him.
"Good morning, hun." She said and it was all the invitation that Minato needed to claim her lips. Her wings appeared and he pressed her body closer to his. Her tits were pressed against his chest while one hand sneaked around and grabbed her back.
Her wings appeared but yet, she couldn't hold back the sounds that stirred in her. God, she fell in love all over again. And if he was bringing her head spinning like this, she wondered what it would do when they made love.
"Morning, Kazehana."
"Making up for time." She winked at the Ashikabi who laid back.
"We did plenty of that last night. But I wanted to get this. Before we go over to your friend. Are you sure that it's the right move?" Minato laid back while Kazehana pressed her head on his shoulder.
"Miya might be the biggest prude that I ever had the pleasure of knowing but she is a strong lady and her place is right on the North. It would help us enormously."
Minato groaned when he heard that. While he wasn't comfortable yet with taking his Sekirei, how was he supposed to do that when he had to look over his shoulder even damn time if they kissed?
"Well, we gotta figure out what her deal is and how to work on that. But on a serious note. How strong is she? As strong as Grayfia-sama? Or as strong as Serafall-sama?" Those names brought back the memory that her Ashikabi wasn't a normal human.
He was a Devil. A Reincarnated Devil but a Devil nonetheless. Kazehana guessed that Minato had a plan.
"One thing I would like to ask you, love. One thing I forgot last night. If I am allowed."
"Please, you are my Sekirei. My lover. I will never deny you a chance to speak." Minato meant those words.
"Actually, now you said that. A few more things. The first is this. Are you really sure with me being your first?"
Minato looked back at her with an unwavering conviction. The amount of love that he had for her told her enough.
"I can't think of a better woman for that. But there is an order in how we are doing this." Kazehana raised an eyebrow.
"Before I make you mine, I'll make you mine in another way. Grayfia-sama and Serafall-sama are right. I can't think of a better candidate as my [Queen] than you." Kazehana smiled when she heard that.
"In concrete terms. Winging means that we bind our lives together. Reincarnating me would mean a very different thing to me. What will it really bring?"
Minato grabbed her head and pressed a chaste kiss on the lips.
"Not much difference really. You said it yourself. Winging is binding our lives together. The process of reincarnation is just to extend that length. I won't treat you any different than now. Although I really have to ask. Are you fine with me winging other Sekirei?" Kazehana nursed her head while she laid back on the bed.
"I would lie if I said that I want you all for myself but I also know that you are a powerful Ashikabi. You'll be getting many views and attention from Sekirei. I wouldn't mind although we have to discuss the matter that I am your head wife so to speak."
Minato laughed when he heard that line.
"Well, as [Queen], you would already have that privilege. I don't mind that idea either. Although I do intend to wait a bit on the Reincarnation." That surprised Kazehana and her slightly startled expression allowed Minato to explain.
"Winging didn't change you. Reincarnating you will. I allow you the time to think this out. And the second reason is that I need to figure out what piece is better suited for each person." She noticed he used the term person.
So he was open to other beings joining them.
"Why exactly?"
"Those Chess Pieces really mean that. As Evil Pieces, you will have extra attributes. [Knights] excel at speed. More often than not, they use swords. [Rooks] are more like tanks. They used heavy attacks and can take a few hits. [Bishops] are meant for Magical attacks. Kind of a support class. [Queens] is a mix of all three aforementioned pieces. Of course, as a [Queen], there are more responsibilities to stand by their [King] but this is the power scheme. It's how I work."
"And you think that I would serve perfectly as [Queen]?"
Minato smiled as he sat up.
"You demonstrated excellent speed, you have a strong body to fight and you can control your element. I think that the [Queen] piece will only enhance your already powerful abilities."
"Charming. But what about [Pawns]?" She really was more than just a pretty face. Minato's admiration grew for her, leaps and bounds.
"[Pawns] don't have special attributes but they can do one particular thing. They can be promoted to another Piece, except King. Either in Rating Games or if their King allows it. I only got fifteen pieces so I have to choose wisely." Minato explained to Kazehana who nodded to him.
"I see. Well, I think that can wait though. I believe that we have to pack up and leave our honeymoon suite." Minato's body turned over to hers. If the first kiss was chaste, this was anything but. His tongue pressed against her mouth, asking to be let in.
She allowed it and she could feel the domination in her mouth. She would admit she liked this. Especially when Minato grabbed her arms and pinned her to the bed. Kazehana thought of humoring her future [King] but then felt the power behind his hands.
Minato was strong. Kazehana was surprised at how strong he was. He could match her. She wasn't a power type but Kazehana was by no means a pushover. She would have thought more of it if she didn't feel Minato grinding in her lap.
When he let go, he cupped her chin.
"Please, when that happens, it will blow this stay right out of the water. I promise you that." Kazehana could only believe those words. And a part of her wanted to be taken then and there but she found it well enough to wait until there was a better time for that.
Scene skip.
Minato looked at the Inn. A classical Japanese home that was kept in really good shape. He and Kazehana didn't have much to bring with them but yet, two large suitcases were required. He had also consulted with his first Sekirei about what the best option would be given his state of being.
Play all cards on the table but wait before the right time. That was the tips that his Sekirei gave him. Minato turned back to Kazehana who nodded to him.
"This is the place." He walked right on the path of the place. When Minato opened the door, he could feel four different scents hitting him.
Stone and sword.
Smoldering embers.
Frizzled wires.
Fresh clothes.
Those were the only ones. And he was around long enough to realize that they weren't normal beings.
"Should I be concerned that I can smell the other housemates?" Kazehana shook her head while she walked into the house as well. It was a lifetime ago that she had set foot in the Izumo Inn.
"Anybody home?" Minato shouted and right from the stairs came to an incredibly pleasant sight.
A brunette who had her hair tied up into a ponytail to the side, fair brown eyes on an inviting face but it was the body that gave it such a pleasant sight. Dressed in nothing but just lingerie that showed all the right curves in the right places (although Minato would say that Kazehana had tits that were better).
"Who is there?" Then the eyes found the lady standing behind him.
"Nee-san!" The shock was enough to wash over the girl.
"Hey there, Uzume-chan! Been a while." A coy grin endorsed the face of Kazehana who walked up to the girl. She ruffled the hair as one did with a little sister.
"Nee-san! It's been ages." The now-mentioned Uzume said while Minato just crossed his arms.
"Is this the strict landlady you scared me about, Kazehana? Doesn't really look like the stories." Uzume now could focus on the young man. She found that the look was good on him. A bit relaxed and yet, not flustered by her state of undress.
"And who are you? Do you know nee-san?" The young man rubbed his neck.
"I'm Kazehana's Ashikabi. Nice to meet you, Uzume-chan." Normally, the Veiled Sekirei wouldn't allow someone to call her like that but yet, this guy thought it would be perfectly fine to add that suffix to her name.
And she couldn't bring herself to fight back against that.
"You got Winged?"
"Yes indeed. Now, do you know where Miya is?"
"Oh, my. This is quite the gathering in the hall." A pleasant voice that carried a serious hint of malice came from the door. Minato turned to see a lady, dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, standing.
She wore a Miko outfit. It consisted of a purple hakama, a white hoari with a sash-like belt.
She had the most disturbing smile on her face.
Grayfia would never smile when she laid punishment on Sirzechs so Minato would chalk that Miya Asama was a sadist.
Minato was sure of that.
"Kazehana, I never thought to see you again. And who might this poor man be?" Minato bowed to her.
"I'm Minato. Minato Sahashi. Am I mistaken or would you be Miya Asama?" She nodded to him.
"Yes indeed. I take that Kazehana told me about you." Minato scratched his head when he heard her talking.
"Well, I think that we best discuss this somewhere comfortable. I'm in need of a new place to live. And so does Kazehana." Miya looked him over. From the looks, it appeared that this Minato was winged to Kazehana.
"I believe so, yes." A meaningful glare was sent to Kazehana who appeared to be not worried about her impending doom. Meanwhile, Uzume found it a good time to disappear. She would let Minato handle Miya.
For some reason, she thought that he could. She knew better to have hope. No one could handle Miya Asama.
Scene skip
Minato found that the Inn was well put together. A traditional Japanese Inn. The inside matts were very well done and it was a comfortable place to call home.
He did understand why Kazehana had moved. The presence of Miya who was looming over them like a shadow would be reasons enough to move to another place. She was sneaking glances to make sure that neither Minato nor Kazehana would be doing anything improper in her house.
She saw how Minato was walking in front of Kazehana. A matter of protection? Foolish. It appeared that Minato was aware of what she was. How?
The first answer would be that Kazehana revealed that to him. It would be the most likely answer but there was another one. An answer that displeased Miya Asama even more. Namely, the fact that Minato could read traces from her. A warrior couldn't be hidden, no matter how hard that person tried.
Yet, she could do the same. Minato might fool some but not her. This body was despite his appearance and mannerism like her and Kazehana. A fighter. The question remained what sort of fighter. There was something that told her to watch out for Minato Sahashi.
Yet, from what she could read, Minato appeared to be nowhere in the same league as hers.
"So Sahashi-san, what brings you to Shinto Teito? Work, adventure, an opportunity."
The young man gave her a beguiling smile.
"I came to study at Todai. I got accepted a few days ago. And for the chance of study, I found an opportunity as well." He blinked at Kazehana. Miya didn't miss it.
Before they could enter the living room, Miya turned to her upcoming tenant.
"I would like you to be candid with me, Sahashi-san. Did you wing Kazehana?"
"You do know that by saying those words, you are familiar with the Sekirei plan." Minato shot back to which Miya simply nodded.
"Yes, my husband was a researcher at MBI. He worked with Sekirei as well. So I don't think that I will have to hide that fact that I am aware of the bastardization of this so-called Plan." The amount of malice was nearly palpable that it filled the hallway.
"That is something that I am not aware of. For all intents and purposes, let me just say that like you, I despise the plan. But I think we'll have more to discuss inside." The living room was proving to have enough place to sit down.
When they sat down, Minato looked around. Inside, a young man was sitting. The white shirt was buttoned up and the black jeans fit him well.
"Hello, Miya. And who is this?" His eyes bulged out of his skull when he witnessed the entrance of Kazehana.
"Hello, Homura. It's been a while since I last saw you. How have you been?" A wry grin covered the handsome face.
"Kazehana. I thought that I wouldn't be seeing you again." The Wind Flower sat down next to her Ashikabi. His eyes were on Miya.
"Before we discuss the Sekirei plan, any further, I take we should discuss my stay in this house. It's the first reason why I came here." Miya nodded to him.
"Yes, that would be most appropriate. There are three rules in my house." Minato nodded to her.
"No foul language." Minato smiled.
"I got a good education. So that shouldn't be an issue."
"No violence in my house." Again, that earned a nod from him.
"I like peace and quiet."
"No illicit sexual relationships in my house. If you agree on those, then please sign this form." She took out papers and missed the hardening of Minato's eyes.
"Yes, about that last one. Could you please explain to me what those rules entail?" Homura nearly fell out of his chair and Uzume who heard the words, opened the door as she wanted to see this. Minato smirked as he realized that nearly all the people in the house were present.
It would make the next bits easier. And more fun now they had an audience.
Miya was blown out of the water. That small moment gave Minato the opening that he needed.
"You see. Your first two rules are clear and cut. But your last rule, I do not understand what you see as illicit sexual relationships. For most that would mean no sex in your house. A perfectly understandable and agreeable rule. But I have a feeling that is not what you mean by that. So could you be clear?"
Miya recovered and a murderous glare set into Minato. The Devil remained as cool as ice and proved to be the rock that Kazehana craved for. She wondered if she would have fainted without him.
"I do not think that I should explain those rules. They are more than clear."
"Not to me. I take you to have different values compared to myself or Kazehana. For example, I do not want to hire more than one room. I and Kazehana will sleep in the same room." Uzume felt her mouth fall open.
This guy was going against Miya. Did he have a death wish? Or a set of balls that were made of diamond?
"Oh, I do not allow unmarried couples to sleep in the same room." She summoned a mask that scared the crap out of Kazehana yet Minato only raised an eyebrow.
He had seen Serafall, Sirzechs, Grayfia, and Venelana furious. Miya's mask was nothing compared to them.
"Aren't we married following Sekirei customs?" Minato asked and Miya's deadly giggle and her aura filled the room.
"Those are not rules of humans. So I don't accept that. And I don't think that you can ask more of me. The rules are set in."
"I understand that I can't change your rules. I don't ask that. I ask you to tell me what those rules entail. Something that you seem to have trouble with." Miya just smirked at him.
"Sahashi-san, you can't expect a demure widow like me to explain to a young man like you what I see as illicit sexual relationships."
"If those rules would come to haunt me because I wasn't aware of them when I signed the contract, I would regret it. Therefore, I ask of you, Asama-sama, that you inform me what those rules are." A snapping glare at Kazehana caused the woman to nearly seek the refuge of unconsciousness.
"I take that you have informed him about that, miss public obscenity." A thundering crack caused all residents to jump. Miya was shocked to see that Minato had nearly smashed the table in two.
She hadn't seen a glare like his before. Not even from Karasuba who was someone that lived for bloodshed.
"I would apricate it." He gritted out while he kept a furious glare at Miya. "If you could keep your insults of my Sekirei." The Devil took a deep breath. "To yourself. Because I do not accept those, Miya Asama."
His eyes became dangerous slits.
"And before you think that you are invincible, I know half a dozen beings that can give you a run for your money. And even more that can wipe the floor with you like a ragdoll. And I have seen scarier crap coming from a six-year-old."
Miya was blown away by that revelation.
"Oh, are you aware that I'm also a Sekirei?"
"Yep and I'm not a human." The wings opened from his back.
"I'm a Devil." Uzume fell down on the floor, Homura looked gobsmacked and Miya was speechless for once in her life.
Turning to Kazehana, she was glad that the threatening atmosphere was gone.
"Should I tell them everything?" Minato asked with a teasing grin.
"You should, my [King]"
One explanation later. (I'm not going to write it down every time. A lot of them will come)
"So let me see if we got this correct?" Uzume asked as she sat down. She had taken the head of the table and she had been eyeing the two. Kazehana had taken the arm of Minato while he told the residents the story. She was secretly envious of the man that her big sister scored.
"You are a Reincarnated Devil. Who can now start his own Peerage."
Minato nodded to her.
"Correct."
"And you were winged to Kazehana before you could explain that?" Minato didn't miss the smoldering embers on Homura's hands.
"On the contrary. I explained to her what it entailed. So I waited until I passed my exams. When those were done, I winged her."
Miya was the last.
"And you intend to reincarnate miss." The glare made her shut up when she saw Minato. She adjusted her tone "Kazehana as your [Queen]."
"Yes. I have yet to do so. I think that I want to wait a bit. Kazehana recommended this place and I found it a good place. If we can agree on those rules of course."
Miya was now watching how Minato was addressing her. If his story checked only to be half true, it would explain quite a few things.
"So the reasons that the Devils or your bosses can't help is because?"
"Politics," Minato explained. "Japan is touchy territory." Minato looked around and eyed the group.
"I am a part of this game, whether I like it or not but I can't be just packing up and leave. I can ask my own [King] to check up on me. I was lucky to be reincarnated by Serafall-sama. It gave me some good backing and I can get things done but the Satans can't just come here and wipe the floor. Good thing they don't."
The silence was enough for Minato to explain
"I wasn't joking that I know enough beings that can wipe the floor with Asama-san. It still leaves open our discussion?"
Miya's glare settled in and the room became very cold.
"What do you see as illicit sexual relationships?" Minato was the only one who wasn't bothered by the cold.
"Exactly that. You can't ask me to explain those rules. One thing will be clear though. You and Kazehana will not be sharing the room." Minato wanted to curse up a storm.
"Okay, we are not getting one step further in this." He whipped out his phone.
"Serafall-sama. Yep, Minato here. Can you pinpoint my location? Your adorable [Pawn] needs your help. I'm not getting through a certain lady." Kazehana wondered why he used that term although she wouldn't argue with the fact that Minato was adorable.
A magical circle opened and Minato was glad that she was working. The clothes of Levia-tan were enough to blow Miya away. Especially because a magical girl landed on her table.
"Min-chan!" Kazehana would have to grow used to seeing her Ashikabi being hugged by Serafall. And frankly, she could get used to that. There were worse women to share a man with.
"Good day, Serafall-sama. Thank you again for coming."
Turning to Kazehana, the smile was infectious.
"Kaze-chan! How great to see you again."
The Sekirei wondered how strong Serafall really was and how her frail (oh, who was she kidding) Ashikabi could withstand such powerful hugs.
"Great to see you again as well, Serafall-sama." It was all too easy to take the mannerisms of her Ashikabi. And Minato would appreciate her for that.
"So I hear that you got an issue, Min-chan." The Ashikabi nodded and pointed his finger behind Serafall.
"You can say that. I have an issue of taking up residency at this place." Serafall's eyes landed on Miya Asama. Immediately, the eyes hardened.
"Miya Asama. It appears you have many things to answer for." Miya glared back at the Satan.
"I don't recall giving you my name. Nor did I hear Sahashi-san mentioning it."
"He didn't need to. When Gray-chan told the Four Satans about this two weeks ago, Ajuka-chan began to do research. It was all too easy to find things back." The eyes softened a bit.
"We know what happened to you and despite our name, we aren't cruel. I would say that I understand you. It leaves things open. Now, what seems to be the problem?" Serafall asked.
"Well, we want to live here but Asama-sama seems to have trouble being clear about her rules," Minato answered while Miya wanted to tear his guts out.
Yet, she realized that Minato didn't joke. If she would put one finger on him, Serafall would have her head for it.
"Really?"
"I do not allow illicit sexual relationships in my house," Miya announced.
"And if she could be clear about those, I wouldn't have that issue. Illicit sexual relationships can be taken up for interpretation. Yet, she doesn't want to tell me." Minato argued back. Serafall realized that a lot needed to be said before this would work out well.
"Min-chan, would you be so kind to leave the room? And take everyone with you. I'll handle this." The [Pawn] stood up.
"You heard the lady. Out. Now." Minato announced. Homura followed and went upstairs to the rooms while Uzume joined the two lovebirds (pun intended) to the garden.
"You think it would work?"
"Sweet talking is the nature of Devils," Minato said while he and Kazehana went to sit in the garden. Without a hint of shame, Minato took the soft thighs of Kazehana as his pillow. Uzume whistled. She had changed into another set of clothes. Only now, Minato could see them.
She was now wearing a violet belly top with a golden star on the front. The jeans fitted her form well.
"That is the first time that I saw someone taking Miya down a peg. I think I might come to enjoy you in this house."
"If things work out for me, Uzume-chan. Now, am I wrong in thinking that you are a Sekirei as well?" Uzume nodded to the question. She had learned of a whole new world.
"Yes. Can I ask you a question in return?" Minato didn't know where it came from but he began to like Uzume.
"We'll do question for question. Go ahead."
"You know more beings that can wipe the floor with Miya? Really?"
This time, Kazehana answered for him.
"I met one other Devil. I don't doubt my Ashikabi for one instant if he says he knows many others." Minato was glad for the answer and turned his attention.
"My turn again. Uzume-chan, are you winged?" The Sekirei nodded with a smile.
"Yes." She didn't want to say anything else besides that answer. Minato didn't pressure her one bit to go on.
"I see." He simply replied.
"Your turn." Uzume's spirit lifted when she heard that.
"You said that you have seen scarier stuff coming from a six-year-old. Were you joking back there?" Minato shook his head. He brushed next to the soft chest of Kazehana as he sat up.
Taking out his phone, he scrolled through the pictures until he found a decent picture. He showed it to Uzume who immediately 'awed' when she saw it. Kazehana had a similar reaction when her eyes laid to rest on Millicas.
"Meet Millicas Gremory. Son of Sirzechs Lucifer-sama. Just six years old and already a fighter in his own right." Kazehana saw the face of Millicas and her eyes began to notice several similarities with another face she had seen. Especially those eyes.
The red eyes that he carried were the same as Grayfia.
"His mother is Grayfia-sama, right?" Minato turned to Kazehana. He had a surprised nod.
"Yes. Very sharp that you picked that up."
Kazehana just looked back at her Ashikabi.
"Eyes gave it away. You are close to him as well, I suppose." Minato gave her a nod.
"Correct. I was just eight when I was taken in. I was there when he was born. I was a perfect playmate for him, Rias-sama and Sona-sama."
"If he is just like his mother, that would be one thing. Grayfia-sama looks like a serious lady."
"She has to be. She dubbed me the "only source of common sense". And I take her above Miya. At least, Grayfia-sama doesn't have sadistic tendencies." It brought back some fun memories.
Minato had realized when his sexuality awoke that there was more between Grayfia and Sirzechs. While she would act annoyed and tired with him, Grayfia was an M if he ever saw one. Problem was that you needed to be Sirzechs to get her to that point.
And you would need to be in bed.
Minato picked up that there were several times that Grayfia-sama wouldn't be able to work, simply because of her body not being able to take the hours of love-making that she shared with her husband. Didn't take long to figure out that Akeno had shining examples in sadism.
He found it nothing more than comedic. The harder that Grayfia was on her husband, the harder that Sirzechs pounded her in a bed.
"You met that woman as well, nee-san?" Uzume asked.
"I believe it is my turn now, Uzume-chan." Minato cut her off and she understood.
"I do not wish to pry but your Ashikabi. Does he or she live here?" Uzume shook her head.
"I promise to stop of questions on your Ashikabi. Your turn again." Minato apologized. He wanted to hear if Serafall and Miya were out of their argument but no such luck. Well, it would give him more peace.
"I wanted to ask. Do you have pictures of those important to you, Minato?" The Ashikabi nodded and it took him some time. There would be no reason to introduce the parents of the siblings just yet. When he found a picture from last summer, Minato showed it to Uzume and Kazehana.
He could see sparkles in the Veiled Sekirei's eyes.
"Those two are Sirzechs-sama and Rias-sama." There were only three redheads in the picture. Rias had Millicas on her hips. As proud as she ever could be. Grayfia stood next to her husband as he had an arm around her shoulder.
"Sirzechs-sama is Rias-sama's older brother. And before you wonder, let's just say that he took the role of leadership. Hence why his name changed to Lucifer. Same as with Serafall-sama." Kazehana found that Sirzechs and Rias shared a lot of similarities.
That couldn't be said about Serafall and her little sister.
"Is that younger girl, Sona?" Minato nodded.
"Sona-sama is my [King's] younger sister. And to answer your question from before, Uzume-chan. Kazehana met Grayfia-sama." Uzume looked around and back to her.
"I think it is your turn again, Minato." The Devil smiled when he noticed her look. Uzume was a bit more at ease.
"Uzume, besides yourself, Homura and Asama-san, does anyone else live here?" The brunette raised an eyebrow.
"I smelled four things. One thing you should know is that our senses are enhanced beyond belief. There were four scents in this house that I picked up. Stone and sword. Smoldering embers. Frizzled wires. Fresh clothes."
Uzume would say that she'd be surprised about Minato but found that those would be very fitting to describe the four residents.
"Please do not take me for an idiot. I have figured out three of the four scents." Minato was quick to ask more of Uzume who began to smile.
"You are wondering about the frizzled wires. There is a fourth resident. She is shy but something tells me that she'll be out soon. So wait for her to appear. Those are the only ones who are residing here." Minato wanted to know more about her but yet, he was satisfied with the answers.
Kazehana had a good idea who Uzume was talking about but she would be quiet. Allowing Minato to figure out the enigma. As long, Matsu understood the pecking order.
"That is fine by me. I got all my questions answered. Do you have something left to ask me, Uzume-chan?"
"Yes. What is the limitation of reincarnating a"
"Being?" Minato helpfully gave her a word for a catch-all term for all things alive and sentient.
"being into a Devil?"
"There is a certain amount of power. For example, someone with a very powerful [Sacred Gear] would require several more pieces. Also, I am one of the few young Devils that find that [Evil Pieces] have to fit the being. Kazehana is going to become my [Queen] for many a different reason."
"I see," Uzume muttered. After some tense seconds, the Veiled Sekirei yawned and stretched out.
"Well, I'm going to take a nap. See you at dinner." With that, she just ran off while the Devil remained standing.
He would have loved to continue the conversation.
"Did I do something wrong?" Minato asked. Even with his experience, women proved to be very interesting creatures.
"Not really, hun. I think that she got herself into something that she hasn't found a way out yet."
Minato turned to Kazehana and the Wind Flower found that it was a good look on him.
"We should probably do something about that, shouldn't we?"
Kazehana smiled and she nodded at him.
"We should yes. But we can figure that out later. Right now, we have to look at ourselves, Minato."
"Min-chan! Kaze-chan! Could you two come back? We have found a reasonable way of working around this matter."
Minato would never ask Serafall but he knew that Kazehana would ask his [King] to reveal to her the secrets of how she got Miya to shut up like that.
The Pillar appeared to be shaken and horrified.
"We came to a conclusion. Min-chan, from what I hear, you want to rent one room and share that with your Sekirei?" Minato nodded to his [King].
"Yes, I think that would be the most favorable for me." Kazehana cleared her throat.
"Serafall-sama, may I tell you something?" The Leviathan nodded to her. She began to like that woman even more.
"An Ashikabi as powerful as Minato could easily wing a dozen Sekirei. I'll see to it that my Flock mates will behave. If we reach a certain number, we'll figure out something. There are numbers to how much comfort we can have." The Satan nodded.
"I'll be trusting you, Kaze-chan. Min-chan is way too soft for this. We'll need someone to help him out on that. Min-chan, Miya-san has allowed you to have Sekirei in your room."
"Only if you reincarnate those Sekirei into Devils. That way, I wouldn't see an issue with the matter as there would be a contract between the two parties."
He turned to Kazehana who suddenly found herself now forced to be Reincarnated. It would be a rapid development in her mind but at least, this way, the [Queen] piece was secured. And it would help Miya to shut up for once.
"That isn't my choice to make but it hangs on Kazehana."
The Wind Flower looked back to her Ashikabi. She had heard the idea of it and well, if she had to give up the soft chest that was Minato, Kazehana was very unhappy if she had to. and well, there might be something that would bring her happiness in this. So that is why she said.
There was nothing else if she had to.
"I would like to take that offer."
"Then let us proceed," Serafall announced the room.
"I will stay here, just for good measure. Min-chan is an inexperienced [King] and I think it'll be better if someone keeps watch. Just in case." The younger Devil was embarrassed of hearing that. But he found that if his [King] would like to see this, he wouldn't go against her.
"Give me two minutes. I need to fetch them." Minato quickly went to his suitcase. Taking out the box, he watched the Evil Pieces that lay in them. Taking the most sculpted one out, he admired the piece. It was fitting for a woman like Kazehana.
He came back down with the piece and it was at that point, that Minato decided that he would never leave Kazehana alone with Serafall. She was already kneeling down while Minato raised an eyebrow.
"Serafall-sama told me that I should kneel for receiving the [Queen] piece." He rolled his eyes but found that it was better than in the other way that some got Reincarnated. Kneeling was better than being speared in a splash of blood.
The young [King] showed the piece to Kazehana. "Last chance. You can still say no." Kazehana shook her head.
"No. I was destined to become your Sekirei the day that I met you. This will not change our bond as Ashikabi and Sekirei. It will be just another way that we are bound." The heartfelt passion that Kazehana used made Minato's heart swell and his smile widened.
"Very well. In the name of the Maou Serafall Leviathan, I, Minato Sahashi, will take Kazehana as my [Queen]." Placing the piece on her chest, the Wind Flower could feel the piece entering her. Her breath hitched when she felt the power surging through her.
Her vision clouded when she felt the heat in her body. Her head tolled around and Minato had to grab her head.
"Kazehana!"
"Minato, I feel." She grabbed his head and pressed her lips onto hers. They were bruised but Minato couldn't care about that. His Sekirei was hurt. He could feel that. "Please, Kazehana. Calm down."
Miya was looking horrified as the wind blew around the place while Serafall just sighed. Walking over to her [Pawn], she simply sat down and pressed two fingers on the forehead of Kazehana. Minato looked shocked when the wind died down and her body crashed into his.
Cradling her into his arms, Minato looked at Kazehana. He was dead worried about what happened to his [Queen]
"Serafall-sama. What was that?"
"Kaze-chan wasn't that much used to it. The [Queen] piece unlocked all powers that she could wish for but it'll take some time before she'll be used to it. She'll have to sleep to get used to them." Turning to Miya, their eyes locked.
"Could you put me up for one night? I'll also make arrangements that my [Pawn] can stay in this house. Payment would be needed for that. Now, let's leave those two." Miya would have never allowed a guest to order her in her house but she was dealing with beings that were out of her dept.
Meanwhile, Minato took up Kazehana;
"What is our room?"
"202. Do you want me to get your bags?"
"I'll take care of those myself." With that said, Minato walked upstairs with the sleeping Kazehana. He passed by Uzume who looked a bit surprised.
Without even saying, Minato answered.
"I have reincarnated her as my [Queen]. It'll take some time before she'll be used to it." With that said, Minato opened the door. The place was certainly well kept. A room with a desk and enough space for a futon. He should find a way to get a bed in this. Or fumble around with magic.
Uzume remained looking at him. Kazehana would never allow herself to be taken by anyone and yet, her Ashikabi made her change her species for him. This guy was incredible.
And when she got downstairs, she found that Serafall was sitting. She was conversing with Kagari about the many things to do in Japan. If Uzume was honest, the day that Minato walked in this place, he would give the residents of the Inn a ride of a life.
Upstairs, Minato was taking care of the suitcases. He ran up and down to get them unpacked. The place was good for him and also good for Kazehana. She was in the bed as he was taking care of her.
When he heard a soft moan, he was next to her.
"Minato." Helping her sit up, Kazehana's eyes were filled with lust. The hungry kiss gave her all the love that Minato could ever ask for.
And then some.
Her arms were around his neck and her tongue plundered his mouth. Her wings came out from behind her back. She rubbed her body next to his and he could feel arousal.
This was going too far. Grabbing her arms, he pulled away from her.
"Enough!" He didn't want to see her hurt by him but she was going too fast.
"Sorry. But please. This is enough. How do you feel?"
Minato calmed down and luckily, so did Kazehana. She looked a bit ashamed even when Minato told her to stand down.
"I feel hot. It was like I was drowning in my powers. The feeling of you. So I wanted you close." Minato's fingers went through her soft hair.
"That's no problem. Serafall-sama will be staying to see you adapt well to it."
Kazehana nodded to him but then looked down.
"What's wrong?" Minato asked.
"I'm sorry."
"About what?"
"About what I just did. Or wanted to do. I'm just no good." Cupping her chin, Minato forced to look at his face.
She could feel the eyes burning.
"You just took a piece of extremely powerful magic in you. I would be a horrible [King] if I didn't foresee that you'd be delirious. Nothing happened. Besides, I liked that kiss." She blushed as well when she heard that.
Minato gave her one kiss back. This time, his tongue slid in her mouth and he slowly pushed her down. On her back, Minato used his elbows to support him. This way, he wouldn't crush his Sekirei. Her tongue found his.
She messed with his hair while she could feel the same thing from him.
"We have gone well through post one. Believe me when I tell you that we'll study all four." She giggled as Minato reminded her. Rolling off her, Minato laid on his back.
Kazehana turned more serious when she was now having a clear head.
"Minato. If you find any Sekirei."
"I'll bring them home before I wing them," Minato said as he looked at her.
"You are my first. You are my priority." The steel in his voice reminded Kazehana of the warrior that her Ashikabi was.
"If you can help it. If you can't. I understand, But I'll beg of you. Don't wing Sekirei that don't react to you." Minato nodded to her. He would never take a woman as his slave. And with that, Minato found that hunger entered his system.
"I think I can do with some food. You need something?"
The sly grin made it clear that she would milk this opportunity. Not that he found it bad to feed her. Miya trusted him he wouldn't deliver it mouth to mouth.
Later that evening, Serafall would keep track of Kazehana's vitals. So far, the Maou saw nothing bad appear. She did teach Minato the same spell that would work as an anesthesia.
The entire night, they stayed together. Kazehana loved the feeling of Minato. And even if he winged a dozen Sekirei, she would be the most special to him.
Scene skip
Minato was walking through the city. Despite the fact that he was taking part in a battle royal blood game with sexy alien women, he still had school. And books to pick up.
Serafall informed him that the bond he had as Ashikabi would have strange effects on himself and his Sekirei if he were to reincarnate him as Devils. When Kazehana was stable, he had to bring her over to Ajuka to get his [Queen] checked up.
Miya would also keep watch over Kazehana. If Minato were to guess, she would be grilled over the activity that he and Kazehana did last night.
They had kept their hands above the waist. Minato wouldn't find a place to do the nasty just yet. He was serious when he wanted his first time to have some significance.
And if it wasn't about his, then for Kazehana, he would find the finest place.
What a luxury you had when money wasn't an issue.
With the weather clear, Minato kept his ears open while he walked through the city. A perfect moment of peace and quiet.
"LOOK OUT BELOW!"
And there went the peace and quiet.
From the sky, Minato watched to see a girl falling out of the sky. Instincts, honed by years of fighting, kicked in. Opening his own wings, Minato raced to her. The girl stopped screaming as she was captured in his arms.
There Minato could see her outfit. She was dressed as a Miko. Despite the simple clothing, she looked absolutely adorable. What also helped was the fact that the kimono did little to hide her chest. Maybe a bit smaller than Kazehana's although Minato found that the chest of this lady came close.
"Good morning," Minato said. As if nothing weird was going on.
Like he wasn't flying in the sky while he had scooped her up.
"You can fly!" The girl exclaimed while they hung in the sky.
"Yep. And you can't." Minato smiled while they hung in the sky. Then he noticed something else.
His look went to two women.
One was a girl, dressed in a yellow and black bodysuit. Rusty red hair that was kept short with the same sort of eye color was honing at Minato. The bodysuit didn't leave much to the imagination. Minato wondered if he saw the suit in a movie with Serafall one day.
The other was the same brown girl that Minato encountered when he met Kazehana. He wasn't the only one who recognized the other party.
"Shit! Katsugari. We have to fall back." The newcomer glared back at her partner.
"Why? Just because the guy jumped high? No reason to back off."
"He's the one who beat Toyotama into the state she is now. I don't know what he is but we can't win this fight!" Minato began to release some magical power. Man, that [King] piece really had advantages. He was powerful. He knew that now better than anyone.
And when dark magic was aimed at them, it did enough to scare off the Sekirei.
The two flew off like hell was on their heels. Minato stood back while he still had the girl in his arms.
"Now, who are you?" Minato asked. Only now, after he scarred off the potential threats, Minato could ask who this mystery girl was.
Unlike some asking and being sarcastic, this girl just answered his question.
"Oh, I'm Musubi. Sekirei number 88. And you are?"
"Minato. Minato Sahashi. I'm a Devil." He smirked while Musubi looked puzzled on the look on what that meant.
"Devil?" She wondered and Minato was about to explain until they heard a grumbling sound. Musubi looked down at her stomach. The Devil gave her a soft chuckle.
"Let's grab a bite. My treat. And we can explain it to each other."
Minato found that a hamburger joint wasn't the perfect place but Musubi had been so hungry that they decided to go for it and eat the entire place empty. Meanwhile, he grabbed a few buns as well. Fast metabolism made it perfect to snack on some foods while they ate.
"Thank you very much for this." The puppy eyes were doing wonders on him while he ate with her.
"No worries about it. I'll make things easy on you for you to explain. I'm already an Ashikabi." Minato finished a few fries while Musubi looked up surprised.
"You are? Oh, you. You are so strong." He grinned but shook his head. Musubi looked puzzled when she heard that.
"I'm strong because of a different reason. But I prefer to tell you that at home." He wanted to touch her but found that the flushing face was a dead giveaway.
"Musubi, I'd like you to be honest with me. You are reacting to me." The burning cheeks gave even more away.
"Yes. I was out to find my Ashikabi. And fate found us together." Minato looked away a bit when he heard that story.
"Listen. I already winged one Sekirei." Immediately, the joy of Musubi's eyes died.
"But she's open on me on having more Sekirei. There is a bit more I should tell you. At my home. okay?"
The Miko smiled and jumped on that chance.
"Yes! I would love that." Outside, Minato scooped up his upcoming Sekirei and he flew home with her in his arms. Putting on a perception blocker, it would be impossible to find him. And the speed was something that he loved using.
Eventually, they landed at the Inn. Musubi had, even more, sparkles in her eyes. Minato was glad that no one was around this place.
"Now, before we enter this house. There are three rules. No violence, no foul language, and no illicit sexual relations." The puzzled look made her even more adorable.
"What does the last mean?"
"Trust me. I have trouble with that as well. But first, let's meet my Sekirei." When he opened the door, he saw that Kazehana was up already. She was just talking with Uzume until she recognized her Ashikabi.
"Hubby." Minato stood ready for a kiss on his lips while Kazehana felt her energy returning.
"Hey there, Kazehana." The Ashikabi said while he felt recharged.
"Had a nice walk." Minato nodded but then stood aside.
"There is someone I'd like you to meet." Minato passed by and showed Musubi. The girl bowed to Kazehana.
"Hello, I'm Musubi. Sekirei number 88. You must be the Sekirei Minato-sama mentioned." Kazehana grinned when she turned to her flushed Ashikabi.
"She fell out of the sky. I saved her, got her fed and she wants to be winged by me. But I want your opinion on this." Minato said while he stood before his lover.
"She fell out of the sky?" Uzume asked while she crossed her arms. The Miko nodded.
"Yes, I was running away. But Minato-sama saved me. I just wonder how he can fly. He said that he was a Devil."
"Handsome Devil, he certainly is." He grinned back when he heard that compliment. Two could play that game.
"Thanks, Uzume-chan. Musubi-chan, this is Uzume-chan. Just like us, she's a tenant of the Inn. Also a Sekirei. But rules have to be followed." Minato's voice was strict but gentle.
"Oh, okay."
Kazehana looked at the girl. Cupping her face, the older Sekirei forced Musubi to look at her.
"Musubi-chan, right?" Just like her Ashikabi, Kazehana's voice was strict.
"Yes!"
"Are you genuinely reacting to Minato?"
"Yes!"
"And you want to be winged by him?"
"Yes!"
Kazehana's eyes landed on Minato.
"Did you tell her the rest of you?"
"No. I wanted to be at a safe place." Minato admitted while Kazehana understood her Ashikabi's take on it.
"Understandable, hubby. Musubi-chan, please follow me to the living room? We have much to discuss." The Miko followed while Minato sat down with them.
"Musubi-chan, what you should know is that Minato isn't a normal Ashikabi. Minato is a Devil. And he means that."
"Really?"
"Yes." Kazehana's own wings came out as well. Besides her usual Sekirei ones, two bat wings sprouted from her back.
"He reincarnated me to be a Devil as well." Minato chose the opposite seat.
"Musubi-chan, what I am going to tell you is going to sound incredulous. I ask of you that you stay quiet until I am done."
Explanation of Devils later.
If there was one thing that Minato could say that Musubi could do was stay quiet. She had listened to the entire story.
"Unbelievable. To think so man other beings exist." Minato shrugged when he heard that.
"You are telling me. I was surprised about this thing of Sekirei as well. It's also something else, Musubi-chan. If I wing you, I'll most likely reincarnate you. Otherwise, you'll have to take a separate room." Minato told her while Musubi shook her head.
"No, I want to stay with Minato-sama." She flung on his neck while he hugged her back. Looking to Kazehana, the Wind Flower nodded to him.
"She really reacts to you. And well, I think that I can grow used to her being winged to you." Minato could find nothing wrong with that explanation.
"Alright, if you say it's okay. Musubi, are you sure you want to be winged by me?"
She nodded to Minato.
"Yes, I still want to be winged by you. You are my Ashikabi." Minato felt that it would be good to make those rules.
"Also, you know that I will reincarnate you as a Devil?" Musubi paused for a bit. She remembered those talks about the Chess Pieces and what they meant.
"Really? You mean, like those [Evil Pieces]?" Minato smiled.
"Correct. I have all pieces open, except for the [Queen]. That was taken by Kazehana. I will need some time to think about what Piece would suit you the best. Musubi-chan, what exactly sort of Sekirei are you?"
"Oh, I'm a Power Type." Raising an eyebrow, he slowly turned to Kazehana who had a relaxed smile on her face.
"Power Types mean those who fight with their bodies in some martial arts, hubby. Unlike myself who uses elemental powers."
"We should probably work on the body as well. A [Queen] piece has traits of all three other Pieces. Elemental would be the same as magic. So we'll figure out a way to get your body in the fight." Kazehana pouted. She hated working out. But Minato's tone made it clear that there was more to it than just what he said. There was a good reason why he was saying that.
"Well, for now, with all matters settled, I'll figure out a way what Piece I'll give you. I'll need to see you in action. There is no rush on that now. But are you sure, Musubi?"
"Yes. I want to be winged by you." So Minato stood up and walked up to her. Pressing his hands on her shoulders, he hoped that she would relax. Pressing his lips on hers, he could feel warmth also surging in his system as Musubi got her pink wings surrounding them.
"Fist of my contract! Break the unhappiness of my Ashikabi!" She shouted and Kazehana smiled as she saw the girl repeating her Norito.
"Welcome to our family, Musubi-chan." She wrapped her arms around the younger girl's neck and Minato smiled. He didn't even notice as he wrapped his arms around the necks of the two. Pressing them close to his chest, he felt happy and content.
But alas, good moments had to be spoiled.
A presence that chilled both Musubi and Kazehana was peeping and the Hannya mask appeared as Miya peeked from the door.
"Illicit sexual relations in the Izumo Inn are forbidden." Minato immediately let go of his Sekirei and veered up. His eyes met Miya as he put himself between his Sekirei and the danger.
"As far I and any reasonable person can see, sharing platonic, friendly affection is not the same as having illicit sexual relations, Miya-san. And if you got a problem with that, take it up with my [King]."
Minato had put his foot down. He would be the first being that could get Miya Asama to play his tune.
Here we end this. I didn't expect that I would add this to the list of updates today but still, we did. That is awesome.
Great way to go on my forced holiday/quarantine. I can start on "Harem of The White Saint" now.
If you like this fic, please check out "IS and Sekirei Brave New World" and "Pillar Winged."
It also has Sekirei and it handles around the same thing as this. Brave New World is a crossover with Infinite Stratos and Pillar Winged is just Sekirei. If you guys want to read something between this and the next update. Which will take again some time.
Saluut.