At last, we reach the peace summit, like the title says secrets shall be revealed.
Thor x Rose fan: Well yes the writer of Roots of Hope is a big inspiration for me but I don't wanna take too much inspiration from him if I did I would be copying his story and I don't want to do that. I have a plan for Rose and Thor and will keep it secret and let you read to find out my friend.
Barricade: Vali was a bit of an ass to Thor and he did say after the summit they will throw hands lol.
ArguableReader: Thank you I agree. Rias should have helped her servants, not Issei. If that was all they needed Rias herself could have fixed all her servants.
Sovereign: It is good for Akeno to have her friends support her. She needs it to accept her heritage and reconnect with her father.
Valtazar: I know, I know. Everyone wants Thor to use Mjolnir and he will but he needs character growth both physically and mentally to wield the hammer.
Terror: That's right Terror, Akeno was Rias first servant and first friend so of course, best friends must help each other not let a silly pervert they just met a couple of weeks ago solve the problem.
Optimus470: Indeed we shall!
Lorenzo Macchiavelli: Well Vali is a prideful arrogant punk and if Thor was among the top ten he would put him in his place.
And with that on to the peace summit...
Thor looked himself over in the mirror, today was the day of the peace summit between the Christian Faction's separate races; Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels, and he had to look as best he could for himself and for Asgard. His suit from the Olympus summit had been his go-to outfit for meetings but Freya had personally picked out a new uniform for him saying it was more suitable for a prince of Asgard. The outfit in turn she had bought was what he now wore; a magnificent robe similar in design to Vidar's but instead of pure white it was violet with gold trimmings like his old tunic, no runes decorating the cloth but a red sash was draped across his body with the Allfather's symbol adorning it. Gracious as he was to his mother for the outfit he quite honestly felt it did not fit him…he looked and felt ridiculous.
"Nonsense." Feya had said the night before when he tried it on for the first time, "Your just saying that because you've never worn one. Vidar felt the same way but got used to it. You will too. Just give it time."
Hmmm…maybe she's right… I just need to give it time…
Checking himself over one last time for anything out of place he nodded to himself that he was set before heading to the door and opening it to come face to face with Rossweisse, the Valkyrie already dressed in her usual gray suit that showed off her curves so well.
"Rossweisse." He greeted her with a smile.
"Good morning, my prince." Returning the smile with one of her own, "Are you ready for the Peace Summit?"
"I hope so. That little fight with Akeno has still been on my mind."
Rossweisse placed a comforting hand on his shoulder, only she was told of the events at the shrine, " Do not concern yourself with what has happened or what will. Focus on the here and now. I understand you want to help but this is her problem to solve not yours. If Ms. Himejima wants help she will accept it."
"While you detest my father's perverted antics you still have learned lots of wisdom from him."
Rossweisse blushed, Thor always knew what to say to boost her pride. It was one of those reasons she liked about him, the others being his friendly personality and his dashing looks but she wouldn't say it aloud. Taking her hand from his shoulder the young Valkyrie led the way to the academy where the meeting was set to take place.
As they passed windows Thor could see the sky was orange which meant a barrier had been erected around the school while dozens of soldiers from the Three Great Factions floated above. Thor wondered if all this protection was really necessary; on one hand, there were two Satans, one being a Super-Devil, Heaven's new leader, the founder of Grigori, the Heavenly Dragons, a Goddess, himself who was a God among the top ten or would be if he were stronger, two Valkyries, two Einherjar, and a handful of very talented Devils, so anybody stupid enough to attack this peace summit will be stopped instantaneously. On the other hand, extra security was beneficial to keep watch for unusual activity and act as a frontline against attackers. Still, Thor hoped the Norms would weave the Fates in favor of peace today, he did not want to be caught up in another incident like Olympus.
"Ah, Lord Thor, Lady Rossweisse. Greetings to you both!" Approaching from another hall was Henrietta, her ponytail swishing back and forth with each step.
"Greetings, Henreitta. Is Andreas well?"
"He'll be keeping the little one company while we discuss peace. Sigrun went on ahead to act as Lady Freya's bodyguard. Lead the way, Odinson, you are our Prince and must show the other Faction leaders you are responsible."
Thor complied leading the Valkyrie and Einherjar out of the old school building and through the forest onto the schoolyard. When they did Heaven's Angels weren't the only guards they brought, taking up positions all around the front gate and other possible points of attack were hundreds of Exorcists each casting a concerned glance or glare at a Devil or Fallen Angel patrolling overhead. So they really were taking this summit seriously, unlike Asgard…
"Thor Odinson!"
Thor turned his gaze to who called and saw to his delight a familiar face he thought he to never see again. Blonde spike hair, atop a good-natured face that wore a jolly smile, Exorcist's robes clean of dirt and blood from the battle, and boots polished.
"Nero Raimondi!" Thor greeted, "If you are here does that mean Irina and Xenovia are still part of the Church?"
"Yup. They were both given the honor of being Lord Micheal's bodyguards. It was he who stopped us from being excommunicated. We are forever in debt to him. He does regret not being able to prevent Asia's banishment but…things were different back then."
"What do you mean?"
"If you have time you may ask Lord Micheal himself. I am to stay out here with the other Exorcists. Go. They are waiting for you."
Thor looked up at the academy, inside were his mother and the other faction leaders along with his friends. Best not to keep them waiting any longer. Leading the way, the trio entered the school following Henrietta's directions where the summit was taking place. When they reached the double doors leading to the room he could voice and they didn't sound happy.
"What is she doing here!?" Rias demanded.
"To check on my little sister obviously. You seem to be doing a fine job at that. Nya."
"That and she's a part of Grigori." Came Azazel's voice.
"She is a criminal from the Underworld!?"
"What's going on here!?" Demanded Thor as he threw open the doors dramatically.
The room chosen for the meeting was one of the lounges for teachers to use during break and lunch, a small planter was on the opposite side next to an enormous window that gave a clear view out onto the schoolyard. The room itself was big enough to fit an elephant and backed to the bring with new and old faces. At the large table sat Freya, Micheal, Azazel, Sirzechs, and a woman who Thor never met. She had long black hair styled in twin tails and blue eyes, he didn't need to guess who this second woman was, he was told she was to partake in the meeting since foreign affairs are her specialty. Serafall Leviathan. Sona Sitir's sister.
Standing around them was the Gremory Peerage save for Gasper and Koneko, Son Sitri and her own Peerage, Grayfia, Sigrun, Vali, and two more unfamiliar faces. One was a tall man with brown hair adorned in modified ornate Chinese armor indicative of the third century, more specifically the war of the three kingdoms era the other, who was being glared down upon by Rias and her Peerage, was a woman who could not be described any way other than beautiful. She had a voluptuous, shapely figure accentuated by her dark black kimono matching her hair wrapped in a yellow sash. Thor heard Henrietta snort at the top portion of her garb being very loose to give an ample view of her bare shoulders and enormous cleavage. As he glanced up to escape the lure, he noticed another defining feature, a pair of black cat ears and behind her a concealed tail swishing back and forth. Thrud's fingers flexed as she restrained her love of traits of the feline persuasion.
"Ah, son. I'm glad you have arrived." Freya said cooly, unfazed by the commotion occurring at the opposite end of the table, "I heard you met Vali last night. Allow me to introduce his companions; the monkey king of this century, Bikou and Kuroka."
Thor's eyes flicked between Bikou and Kuroka before settling upon Vali whose gaze had shifted from Issei to his, "You have Youkai among your own team? I thought they wanted to stay out of the affairs of the Christian Faction?"
"Don't mistake us, Lord of Thunder. We wish we could be anywhere but here however Vali insisted we be part of this boring summit." Answered Bikou.
"Well, whatever crimes you committed-"
"Hey, my hands are clean buddy. It's Kuroka who has blood on her."
"Well, whatever crime Kuroka committed I'm sure you can be pardoned for it."
Kuroak's ears perked up, "Oh? You'd pardon little ol me for what I did? That's very generous of you handsome…"
"That depends on how serious your crime was."
Kuroka advanced upon Thor, tail swishing side to side as if she was trying to seduce him. When she was nose to nose with the God of Thunder her nostrils flared as if she was smelling something before pressing herself against him, her bust nearly spilling out of her robes at the action. Rossweisse froze in horror at what she was seeing.
"I know Vali is strong and that Red Dragon kid could become something great but you…you are a God with great power hidden within you just waiting to burst…just like your sacred gear."
Thor blinked, "I don't have a Sacred Gear."
"Are you sure about that…" Kuroka's hand mischievously touched his left thigh, "You aren't just a God but a virgin too. What do you say we have a baby or two? A Youkai God mixed with Giant blood would make quite a kid. Nya."
Before Thor could give an answer he felt Kuroka's hand slowly move closer to his crotch before a hand grabbed her wrist and pull it away gently.
"Please keep your hands off my son, Kuroka. My son is not yours to flirt with." Said Freya, she looked calm but the look in her eyes said otherwise. She loved cats but Thor was certain if this particular one tried anything she would unleash all the Valkyries upon her. "If you are interested in someone try sleeping with Mr. Hyoudou or Mr. Vali."
Both Heavenly Dragons reacted as Thor expected; Vali uncaring, Issei excited before having his ear pulled by Asia. His mother didn't have to be that extreme with the Youkai, he was more than willing to solve the issue himself even if she was attempting to seduce him. Slowly the Queen of the Valkyries released and returned to her seat, eyes still focused on the Youkai. Kuroka for her part was unfazed by her threat, casting one quick look at Thor she winked before returning to Vali's side, swishing her tail and hips with each step.
Thor swallowed the lump in his throat, of all the women he encountered Kuroka was the boldest. No other woman ever said such things to him in such a casual way however other women saw him naked at the Olympus bathhouse. If Kuroka knew about that she'd have a field day teasing him.
"What a shame and here I was hoping to bear a Youkai God. Oh well. I guess it'll just have to find a new playmate to start rebuilding my species."
Thor's brow narrowed at her words, what did she mean by rebuilding her species? Whatever else he was thinking about was interrupted by Serafall.
"Lord Thor, it's a pleasure to meet you." Leviathan greeted formally, her cheerful tone however gave off the impression she was like an overexcited schoolgirl, "You saved my little So-tan and Rias-chan! As a reward, I shall give you free tickets to my show! Magical Girl Milky Spiral Seven!"
"Uhm…." Thor heard about shows but never attended them, his duty to Asgard and constant training kept him busy.
"Splendid! I'll be sure to give you front-row seats! The next show is in two weeks! Make sure you are there!"
Thor looked at Rossweisse and then back to Serafall, she had a show about being a magic girl…just what exactly did Hell do to entertain children? Glancing around the room again he spotted Micheal looking at him prompting the God of Thunder to force a smile. The Archangel promised to answer more questions and he better do so for himself and Issei. Behind Micheal, Irina sent a friendly his way while Xenovia nodded curtly. He really had to thank Michael for saving the Exorcist he came to respect.
Giving one last look about the room before joining his mother in the empty seat brought for him he spotted Havarti standing next to Akeno, the Dwarf was sending looks Akeno's way like he was making sure she would be ok. Something must have happened after he left, whatever the reason it was best to not worry about it… yet. As he took his seat Freya rose from her own her face beaming with joy.
"Thank you all for attending this summit, ladies, and gentlemen. While we are still waiting for the White Dragon Emperor to arrive, allow me to say it brings me joy to see Asgard and the Three Great Factions join in unity and peace."
"Thank you, Lady Freya. This is my sister and her servants," Sirzechs announced. "They fought against Kokabiel recently at this very school."
"As did Lady Leviathan's sister and as our own warriors," Freya motioned to each in turn. "The first of hopefully many such joint ventures together."
"And we owe each of you for that," Michael added. "Thanks to you we have obtained most of the Excalibur's. If only Commodus hadn't gone rogue… still he made his choice. The death of our Father in Heaven broke him. I hope he will find redemption."
Ah yes," Azazel spoke next, his town seemingly downplaying the danger they had all been in. "One of my former associates gave you a spot of trouble. For that, I apologize again."
Issei and his friends tensed up, still untrusting of the Governor-General for his shadier actions of the past few days getting closer to Issei prior to the summit. Dorian had not been aware of them but didn't put it past him to have deeper plans.
"We can discuss that particular point after we begin," Sirzechs interjected. "Including Asgard's role in dealing with his follower Freed."
"Excellent," Lady Freya's booming godly voice claimed the attention of all in the room. As soon as her son was seated she produced a large folder from within her robes. "In that case, I declare that this unified grand summit…has begun."
Occult Research Club
Andreas Mandrapilias didn't consider himself a great warrior like the other Einherjar who dwell in Valhalla. To him, he was just a human destined to be a warrior of Asgard with decent combat skills. He wasn't a God or a Devil or even a hero for that matter which was why he didn't deserve to be among such powerful allies like Rias and Micheal. He was better off being with the little ones lounging in the old school building waiting for the summit to end.
"So the new Red Dragon is that bad huh?" He asked while reading a book about demonic history.
"He is the worst of mankind," Koneko replied flatly from the nearby sofa. Gasper, still taking refuge in his cardboard box playing a handheld game Issei had given him, was feeling more comfortable than ever in the knowledge the rest of the mansion was empty. Since she stopped chasing him with garlic, the timid vampire had grown accustomed to her nearby.
Koneko had seen the Greek Einherjar but never talked to him face to face. Now having her first real talk he seemed like a decent guy to be around, so long he didn't have a secret perverted side otherwise he'd be dead meat. While he read the book they were passing the time with stories and Koneko had plenty to provide of Issei.
The Greek recalled Henrietta telling him what he did to the Amazon but the stories Koneko told made him dislike Issei more and more, "How has he not been arrested yet? I know the school is run by Rias but out of it? If he talks about that in public…"
"The President would just simply save his ass if he's arrested. As disgusting as it is, he's one of us." The Rook grumbled.
Andreas shrugged, "Well maybe he needs professional counseling to control those hormones. Ms. Henrietta Berg can help."
Koneko tilted her head and looked at the Einherjar, Henrietta had helped Gasper could she do the same for Issei? If he wasn't such a pervert he wouldn't be that bad of a guy. The boy had a heart of gold but it was buried deep beneath a mountain of perverted ideas that she hoped someone could reach.
"You aren't Norwegian." Said Gasper with a look of curiosity at the Einherjar, "You are Greek by the sound of your voice and name. How did you become an Ein…Ein.."
"Einherjar." Andreas said slowly for Gasper to learn, "I became an EinherjaI was killed protecting my sister. The Valkyries saw me worthy of Valhalla."
"You have a sister…" Said Koneko slowly.
"A little sister, yes. I wish I could see her more often but my life is tied to Asgard now. I hope to see her and my mother again someday."
"And…you care for her?"
"I do." Andreas was noticing the Rook wasn't looking at him but her tone sounded softer, almost with a bit of sadness to it.
"What's it like in Greece?" Gasper had suddenly said and Andreas smiled.
"If your master and the Allfather allow it then you and I can travel to Greece. How is your training coming along?"
Gasper beamed with joy, "Ms. Berg's words have made me want to be better. To get stronger to protect my friends! I hope I can train more after the summit."
"Hehe. I hope so too anthropáki." Andreas said ruffling the boy's hair before standing, "Do you know where the bathroom is?"
While Gasper led the Einherjar to his destination dozens of teleportation runes were appearing all over the old school building unnoticed by all.
Back at the Summit…
"And your Evil Piece system can be reconfigured for other races?" Michael asked, clearly interested in repopulating their number in Heaven. It was pseudo-common knowledge that angels were only made by god. They could reproduce naturally, however without exceptionally complicated, time-consuming purification processes and lack of any desire beyond procreation they would fall from grace and become fallen angels if attempted.
"Ajuka seems to be fully certain so long as their physiology is similar enough to humanity," Sirzechs assured him. "I trust you understand why it would need to be used on a limited basis at first until we are certain no complications arise."
"And let us not forget the matter of Sacred Gear exchange," Azazel interjected, glancing at those around the room with such devices. "Devils have quite a monopoly on those in this age it seems. But let's not forget those our friends from the North encountered at Olympus."
Lady Freya snapped her fingers, Rossweisse quickly providing the folder on what they had learned of the gears during the attack on Olympus. Opening it, she started reading aloud who each Hero was that possessed a Gear and what the powers were. The collected delegates had been having such talks for hours by this point starting with a recap of the Kokabiel situation.
All that had occurred was gone over in detail with assurances that the Grigori leadership, Azazel included, had no part in his machinations. The Governor-General replied with confirmation, in his usual smug attitude, that his son went to aid Thor in finding the traitor and the White Dragon Emperor specifically to show the sincerity of his words and how serious he was taking the situation. Kokabiel was currently frozen within Cocytus the lowest level of the Underworld ruled by Hades. Thor shook his head thinking to himself that the madman should have been executed.
"Oh yes, we would be very interested in an exchange like that," Azazel agreed with Odin's idea to allow the heroes Hector, Achilles, and Jason to have their Sacred Gears researched by Grigori. Zeus was hesitant at first but left the choice up to the heroes who accepted it. "It is most of the reason why I've been gathering my own little collection for the past ten years. What, did you think I was stockpiling for another war?" He relished the apprehensive look on the other leader's faces before continuing.
"It was a concern, I will admit," Michael finally broke the silence.
"There are mutual foes out there beyond our petty squabbles. Never too late to learn too much, but before we do, I would like to hear the Red and White Dragon Emperor's opinions on our little summit," Azazel spoke up at last as the tension between the two subsided. "First our good Vali, what do you think?"
The grey-haired teenager just smiled, looking down as he crossed his arms.
"I don't really care what you decide, as long as I get to fight someone strong. If peace, then I have more time to locate them…if in war, then the strong will come to me."
Azrael scoffed, "Why don't you go to Asgard if you crave battle so much? I'm sure the Einherjar will love to fight you or how about the Hindu Gods? Their numbers are among the Top Ten."
"Enough son. We came here to talk peace not pick fights."
Azrael glared at his father and the White Dragon Emperor, "Tell that to Vali."
"And you Red Dragon Emperor, what do you think?" Sirzechs interjected before father and son started an argument.
Issei scratched the back of his head awkwardly. He was no grand thinker, mighty warrior, or visionary hoping to change the world. He was a teenage boy with a single dream of being a harem king; the thought of how a larger conflict could affect such a thing rarely entered his thoughts.
"Ah. Uhm. W-well I don't really think about that kind of stuff too much," he tried to blow off the question. "I don't really have a strong opinion in either direction."
"I see, well then let me explain it to you VERY clearly. If there is war, then you will never get to sleep with Rias Gremory."
Thor felt a muscle in his jaw twitch while Rias stared on gaping horror. The rest were silent or incredibly confused and in the center of it all was Issei, a blush and incorrigible smile spreading across his face.
"Wh-what do you mean?"
"Issei, sweetie, do we really need to spell it out for you?" Asked Sigrun with a chuckle, her remark of calling him sweetie did not go unnoticed by Rias' scowl directed at her, "If there is war then you won't get to make love with the woman you love. However, if there is peace…"
"Peace! I most definitely want peace!" Issei shouted much to Rias' embarrassment, She could not deny the feelings that had grown for her pawn since they met. However, hearing it spoken of so freely in front of family, friends, and the most powerful members of four major powers was too much for her composure to bear.
"I wanna do so many naughty things to-"
BANG!
The young pervert's speech was interrupted as all eyes fell upon Thor who slammed his head into the table leading the wood to splinter from his impact. Sirzechs and Micheal exchanged concerned looks while Freya smiled and patted her son on the back. Poor Rossweisse pinched the bridge of her nose, clearly annoyed by the antics that just happened.
"Can I go back to the old school building…please…I can't be around all these perverts." Moaned Thor.
Realizing the problem he caused, Issei coughed loudly into his hand to regain everyone's attention, "Uhm. W-what I mean is whatever is chosen today, I will use the power I have to help my friends despite how weak I am…but thank you Mr. Azazel as there is something I did want to ask." He turned towards Michael who realized he had become the focus. "Why did you exile Asia?"
Everyone looked confused that he would bring that topic up now, Akeno and Thor, realized this must have been what he forgot to ask Michael at the shrine. Both of their demeanor softened that he thought so highly of them to bring it up during the meeting. Thor never spoke to the former nun but recalled the poor girl's fate from Azrael, banished from the Church for healing a Devil with her Sacred Gear and eventually wound up being killed by a Fallen Angel and reincarnated as Rias Gremory's bishop.
"I…apologize," Michael's eyes lowered in shame. "When God was slain, the system he set up from Heaven governing his miracles, blessings and protection continued but none could operate it as he could. This is the same system that causes our powers to counter devils as it was created shortly after they first started appearing. I did as best I could, but using the system takes a great toll, even one of the archangels can barely get it working a fraction as well as God could. There are gaps, holes that can be exploited if known about."
"Like Asia healing a Devil, or Kiba's Holy-Devil sword."
"Precisely, as well as Balance Breakers if you can believe they were never foreseen. Those who found those gaps were deemed dangerous to keep close lest the faithful realize the discrepancies. Asia had to be labeled a heretic…" He looked over to her. "Please forgive me."
Asia smiled, "There's nothing to forgive, my Lord. I knew the consequences of my actions and do not blame you for them. I followed the teachers God taught and still do even as a Devil. Also, I've met many wonderful people since I was exiled. Horrible things happened…but so much good came from them, I even got to meet you, Lord Michael."
The highest archangel almost looked as if he would shed tears of relief, the pure and forgiving heart of this woman lifting the burden of guilt that had claimed his thoughts.
"Didn't you become a Devil from one of my subordinates killing you and Issei? Raynare was it?"
Thor grimaced, that name he heard mention before and at Kuoh. She was was the Fallen Angel responsible for turning Issei and Asia into Devils. He watched Issei's reaction closely, the boy's face paled then slowly warped into rage, fists clenching despite Rias' attempts to calm him.
"She murdered me…murdered Asia for your sake! She said she did it all for you!"
"That may be so," Azazel replied, allowing Issei's rage to fire at him. "But she did not do so by my order. Her mission was observation if you two were a true threat to the Grigori. The command to end either of your lives did not come from me. She seemed to think the power of the Boosted Gear could not be contained within a normal human. Can you say she was incorrect?"
"No," the Red Dragon Emperor admitted with a frustrated sigh. "I can barely control it as a devil, as a human…I don't want to think about it. But what she did before…what she did…"
"Did you forget what I said before Issei Hyoudou?" Azrael chimed in, "We understand you and Akeno both hate Fallen Angels and have every right to detest us. Even try to kill us right now. However, as my father said, Raynare's mission was not to kill but observe and she, unfortunately, defied a direct order from him. If she thought stealing Asia's Sacred Gear would gain her favor then she was wrong. We don't kill Sacred Gear possessors we watch them. That is Grigori's mission; to be the watcher of God's children and she did not do her duty. Again I apologize for the actions of Raynare her cohorts, Kokabiel, and every other Fallen Angel who went rogue. If you will not forgive us I understand. However, you should be grateful to Raynare. Her murder was a blessing in disguise."
"Oh really and how so!? How was killing me a blessing!?"
A sly grin came upon Azazel's face, "Because you are surrounded by a bunch of beautiful women with big breasts for you to bury your face in."
What had once been anger now was replaced by a dreamy expression as he looked around the room at all the women, his eyes quickly glancing at their breasts. Azazel wasn't wrong all these women, especially Freya, were stunning to look upon, and their breasts…Rias in particular was where he wanted to have his face right now.
"I was gonna say because you have Rias and Asia in your life…but I guess that works too…" Azrael grumbled with a glare at his father.
"Y-yeah! You're both right!" Issei said, "I have the president and Asia in my life."
Oh, Issei. You call everyone by their names but still don't say mine…
"Well if we are done talking about breasts. Perhaps we can move on to the matter of peace?" Thor interjected, scowling at Issei for looking at his mother with those perverted eyes.
"Lord Odinson is right. We must return to the matter at hand." Micheal added, "However…didn't you as well wish to have your questions answered, Lord Thor?"
"But you answered my questions yesterday. You didn't know about the Thunderbolt Project."
"I didn't not. At least until Nero told me. You cannot imagine the horror I felt learning what they did to you. A God from another pantheon being used as a weapon is of the highest sin to commit. How they obtained the Allfather's son was unknown until your mother, Lady Freya, filled in the gaps. You were found among the ruins of one of the Vatican's most important facilities. The Pope himself told me it had been moved out of the Vacation into our section of Norway to keep further hidden from the general sect of the Church. It was known as the Sigurd Institution."
"...Sigurd Institution…" Repeated Thor before falling out of his chair.
"Thor!"
"Lord Thor!"
"Son!"
At the old school building
Koneko gritted her teeth as she dodged another yellow beam of energy aimed at her, the cardboard box carried on her shoulder shook with fear as the spell grazed it leaving a tiny hole for the Dhampir to peak out of. Taking a quick glance back at her attacks she saw them prepare more spells, their blue robes identifying them as magicians. They were humans who utilized all sorts of magic around the world, from holy to demonic to improve their powers and expand their knowledge. They had appeared out of nowhere and attacked giving the Rook little time to grab Gasper and run for it.
"Don't hurt the Dhampir we need him alive!" The lead magician called to their fellow spellcaster who nearly hit Gasper. They all continued to fire their blasts of stolen magic after Koneko who avoided them aptly, leaping over tables, sliding through doors and otherwise staying one step ahead.
On and on she ran trying to find a way out to warn the others of this unnoticed attack. From each window she passed dozens more, perhaps hundreds of magicians were appearing across the surrounding area all unnoticed by the guards protecting the Academy. As she tried to figure out a plan to escape and warn the others a large spell impacted the window she was running past sending shards raining around her. Koneko avoided many but soon found herself covered in scratches and wounds as another spell hit by her feet knocked her to the floor and sent Gasper tumbling out of the box earning wounds of his own from the glass he rolled over.
Where is Andreas!? She wondered with a glare as the magicians advanced on them, they were cornered with no way to escape. Did the others know about this? Were they being attacked too? Had Andrew managed to get a warning to them? The little Rook raised her fists to battle knowing she was the only one standing between them and Gasper and she wouldn't let them take him!
"Olympus!"
The two magicians were too slow to react as Andreas lept over the railing on the second floor and crash down upon them with his shield. Even though the force of the impact, coupled with the shield's weight, had knocked them unconscious the Greek Einherjar cut their throats with his sword. The Einherjar had just finished his restroom break and was about to return to the children when he heard the sounds of battle and the cries of Gasper. Hastily he made his way to where the commotion was coming from to find Koneko and Gasper in the situation he saved them from. Why were Magicians here?
"You ok?" He asked, panting a little at his daring save.
Before he could receive an answer, however, more magicians appeared through teleportation circles forcing the Einherjar to form a one-man phalanx formation while at the same time ushering the children to stay behind him and towards the doors leading outside. They weren't far and could make a run for it while he tried to hold the wizards at pay. He wouldn't let them touch the Dhampir, even if it cost him his life…just like Rota had at Olympus.
"Give-"
"You're not taking this boy!"
"We shall see." Dozens of hands were raised with spells forming before them, one Greek warrior would not stop them from achieving their goal.
"Fly! Fly! Warn the others!" Andreas ordered Koneko, never taking his focus off the magicians as they unleashed their attacks, some missed while others struck the shield.
Wasting no time Koneko grabbed Gasper and spread her tiny wings to fly as fast as she could to the Academy, the sounds of battle echoing behind her.
Meanwhile at the summit…
Pain, unlike Thor, ever felt flooded his mind as a thousand images flashed by rapidly. Exorcists in white labcoats some with clipboards and others preparing shots surrounded him as he was strapped to a table he struggled to break free from, then he was sparing against an Exorcist with a large red blade… he knew this warrior…Siegfried. Another followed afterward bidding farewell to Siegfried and another of him running down a hallway towards a door with alarms blaring and blood on his hands. As the doors were thrown open a light brighter than Micheals's wings blinded him and when it faded he found Freya, Rossweisse, and Sigrun looking at him with concern. Those memory flashes…he never experienced so many at once but now had a clear picture of where he had come from….where he had escaped from… The Sigurd Institution.
"Are you okay?" Freya asked helping her son back into his seat.
Thor was silent for a long time, everyone looking at him with either concern or curiosity, at last, the God of Thunder locked eyes with Micheal, his face warping into anger as sparks danced around his clenched fists.
"I wasn't the only one from the Norse Faction taken by the Church was I? Your Exorcist had Siegfried too…that's why I recalled the name so well…that's why you have a building named after him. You didn't want just a God's power but our greatest hero too!"
"They what!?" Snapped Sigrun, glaring at Micheal too. What else did the Christan Faction take from them?
Micheal's head bowed, "We were low on manpower. Desperate to gain whatever could give us an advantage."
"So you took our strongest hero and God to gain an advantage over your enemies is that it!?"
"I swear I did not know about their plans for Thor. I only knew about Siegfried."
"But you still did nothing to stop them! You didn't even offer to return him to us or cancel the project. What else do you have belonging to us!?"
"Azazel has Fafnir as a Sacred Gear!" Thor added, glaring at the Governor General, "The Christan Faction steals everything from us! Beowulf, Siegfried, Fafnir! Even Surtr! How he survived I don't know! They even have both Heavenly Dragons! They-"
He was suddenly interrupted as a pair of arms wrapped around his neck and pulled him into a comforting hug, the locks of silver hair meant it was Rossweisse. Slowly he raised his head and gazed into her aqua orbs that stared down upon him with remorse. The more he looked at her the more he relaxed in her embrace. Words weren't needed to tell him to calm down; her touch alone was enough to quench the fire in his soul.
"I…apologize for my behavior, Lord Micheal."
"This peace summit is not just to unite in peace but reveal the secrets we've hidden from each other." Replied the Archangel as his eyes swept around the table to ensure all were paying attention, "The Sigurd Institution was created with the purpose of producing the true descendant of Sigurd; someone capable of wielding the Demonic Emperor Sword Gram from among those who had inherited the blood of the hero Sigurd. The institution used a variety of genetic modification and artificial human creation techniques in their attempt to create the true descendant."
"And did the ancestors of Siegfried know of this?" Freya asked calmly.
"They did not…this was a secret project only the higher-ups knew about. The project succeeded and for a time Siegfried was working with the Orthodox Church until one day he vanished without a trace. After that, we tried again and managed to produce another incomplete clone. You fought him. Freed Sellzen."
Thor nodded, the vulgar priest who he mistook for Siegfried was a cheap copy with half the skills Siegfried had. This talk did raise a question for Thor he was itching to ask.
"You said Freed was a clone. Does that mean Siegfried is one too? If they are clones then what am I? Hercules said I may be the reincarnation of the original but if I came from the Sigurd Institution…"
But Micheal shook his head, "You are not a clone. God's cannot be cloned. They are on a higher plane than humans. Heros come back from either a descendant or inheriting the spirit. Gods, however, have the possibility to be reincarnated if the belief in them is strong."
"Then why hasn't that happened for your God?"
"I'm afraid the belief in our Father has drastically lowered in modern times. Prayers being unanswered and the crimes committed by the Vatican are just a few of the reasons. Irina told me Valper was screaming about God being dead all through the trip. They had to keep his mouth sealed even in his cell. If all of the Vatican knows of this it will spark a rebellion that will tear the Church apart. You, Thor Odinson, have many who still believe in you. I'm not sure if you have heard but a neo-pagan religion of the Norse pantheon has slowly begun to gain popularity in Scandinavian and other parts of the world and pay tribute to the Aesir and Vanir, most of all to you for strength and protection."
Thor leaned back in his chair taking in all the information, so Heracles was right even if he was a traitor. He, Thor Odinson, was the reincarnation of the original. That's why he was gaining all those memory flashes. He was remembering his old life but he still couldn't put it all together. Hopefully, more will come forth and he will know everything.
Freya leaned forward, "Odin did not tell anyone but me of this but his ravens brought tidings of the Church brewing plans in Norway. Those had to be the projects related to my son and Siegfried. He wasn't sure what exactly they were because they were too well-guarded. But now that Thor has destroyed the Sigurd Institution you have lost his DNA and other projects planned within the building correct?"
"Yes. Many are upset but I have ensured that no more projects shall commence unless it has the approval of our allies." Said Micheal, Freya nodded glad that the Archangel was finally stepping up in his job as leader of Heaven.
"You know I too heard a rumor of something happening in the north. That's why I sent a task force to investigate but never returned to bring information." Said Azazel studying Thor's features to see if he would react to what they were talking about.
"If you are talking about the three-way brawl for me, Azazel, then I see no point hiding it. Many already know so I may as well reveal the whole story."
But at that moment the doors burst open and in ran a handful of Exorcists carrying the bleeding bodies of Gasper and Koneko. Every head in the building turned in that direction and when Rias saw her servants rushed to their side immediately to check on them while Asia began applying Twilight Healing on their wounds. Poor Gasper looked to have fainted from fright and blood loss while Koneko was trying her best to keep awake. By the looks of things they had been attacked by someone or something and where was Andreas why wasn't he with them?
"What happened!?" Micheal demanded rising to his feet.
"We are under attack!" Sigrun declared loudly, her eyes glued on the commotion from outside.
Thor rushed from his seat to join Sigrun and felt his heart sink into his stomach. On the ground and in the sky Exorcists, Devils, and Angels from Heaven and Hell were battling dozens of magicians while spells of different colors were exchanged by both sides.
The schoolyard had become a battlefield!
And so secrets are revealed and the Khaos Brigade attempts to ruin another peace summit. I'm sure many of you are aware of the drastic change I made to have Gasper and Koneko not get captured and I'm gonna be honest, it has been done many times so I decided to spice it up. Speaking of spicing things up, yes Kuroka flirted with Thor but let me make this absolutely clear to everything and write it in all caps so you can all see and remember, THOR IS NOT HAVING A HAREM! That means Kuroka won't be with Thor, I have my pairings set I just need to have each couple interacting and developing together and I will admit it is not gonna be easy for me.
As for Sigrun, yes she called Issei sweetie but she likes to tease him. I intend to have her paired with someone else.
Don't worry Issei will still get his harem I just gotta figure out who will join aside from Rias and Asia. Rossweisse and Akeno are a definite no for the harem. Rose is Thor's girl and Akeno struck me as more of a single-pairing relationship type of girl, sharing Issei and attempting to have an affair just felt off to me.
Anyway stay tuned for the next chapter and have a happy holiday everyone.
