Argentum: Alright… funny story. I actually had this chapter completely written out. However! I hated it no matter which way I looked at it. So I decided to scrap all of it!

Judan: Yep!~ In fact it was this chapter that made us go on hiatus for so long! We simply couldn't write it!

Sanemi: Wow, you guys suck!

Argentum: Slayer I know you're the one making Sanemi say that! Plus you suck to! Couldn't help me even when you tried!

Slayer: Least my slightly dyslectic butt still beat you both in Stellaris!

Judan: You cheating backstabbing bastard!

Slayer: Heh.

Argentum: Yes we both hate him for that, but we're getting a bit off topic here.

Jigoro: You kids are so easily distracted these days!

Argentum: Oi Vey… Well there's the story behind this chapter. Judan just finish us off please?

Judan: Fair enough. Ahem… We here at the Dark Guard productions do not own the properties shown. Only our own insane Oc's and reality building ideas, now without further ado…

Everyone: Here's the story!

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Chapter Fifty Eight: How something hurt my goddess or... How I finally settled a grudge against me…

A few more days after learning the plan Tanjiro had recovered enough to go on missions once more. I however was still recovering from the stress I put on my body. According to the affectionately named doctor squad I was almost better. Just needed another day of rest, unfortunately this also meant I wasn't able to go with Tanjiro and others. It was decided that we couldn't continue to doddle and they left to go use Nezuko as bait. So I was instead replaced by Genya as they headed on out. Was kind of miffed by that honestly…

Least I get to hang out with my girls~. Of course I thought that as Eris fed me some rice, despite how I could easily feed myself at this point. Honestly didn't matter to the two who were taking care of me.

"Wow! You really got laid into didn't you?" Like a gunshot that familiar voice drew our attention. "Yo~!" Bowing with top hat in hand Judan flipped it back up onto his head. Next to me I saw Eris' hand twitch towards her short sword she always kept on her person. "Hmm, someone's a little twitchy today."

Clicking her teeth my goddess flashed forward and held her blade up to Judan's neck. "Give me a reason I shouldn't just kill you here demon?" Me and Cassandra grimaced at the threat. We knew this would happen the next time we saw the Arch demon. Unfortunately despite getting a promise from her that she'd at least hear Judan out. We were also fairly sure she'd still try to kill him. Thankfully instead of vaporizing my goddess Judan laughed. "What's so funny?!" Only made her angrier though.

"Heh heh… you are of course!" Seeing what was happening as Eris gritted her teeth. We tried to yell out to her, however Judan grabbed her blade as his face became serious. "I'm not your enemy; I suggest you remember that before I am." Seeing how it was a futile attempt to even jiggle her blade, Eris sighed before nodding. Seeing how she submitted Judan let go of the short sword as Eris sheathed her blade. "Good." My goddess didn't acknowledge him as she walked back over to us.

Seeing the situation settled I took her hand with a smile before turning back to the demon. "So what brings you here now?" His yellow eyes seemed to glow for a moment before he tilted his hat down.

"Simply put I'm here to tell you three things." Holding up his right index finger he continued. "First thing! Don't even try to learn the selfless state! Being what you are, you simply cannot use it. Full blooded elder dragons can never quite hide their presence." I grimaced at that. I had really wanted to learn Tanjiro's selfless state. "Also doesn't help that your eyes can't mix with the see through world and all that." There was another blow there. "Second thing!" Holding up two fingers Judan moved on. "I've talked to Kagaya, and it has been decided that everyone in the corps will be doing something called Hashira training. As that happens I'll be having a few people run interference as you all train. He'll give you more details later; I just want to tell you to skip Himejima's training."

I had to raise an eyebrow at that. "Any particular reason? I mean as the strongest human in the corps without a demon slayer mark, I could learn a lot from him." He sighed before revealing something to me that I wish I knew much earlier.

"His training will involve something called repetitive action. A mental exercise that helps to draw out all of the body's strength as well as enhance all of its five senses. You however! Have complete control over your strength at all times. You gained that when you unlocked more of your bloods power. Why do you think you can no longer perform the Rengoku perfectly anymore? That technique is supposed to push you past your limits. Unfortunately for you, your body already does that without you even thinking of it."

Suddenly a number of things made sense to me. "Is that why I have moments of pure instinct?" At Judan's nod I leaned into the bed. "Huh, wish I knew that earlier. Could've saved some time on training." Both my girls patted my head affectionately as Judan chuckled.

"Heh~! Well now you know." He then held up three fingers. "Finally number three~!" His happy façade faded as he looked at us gravely. "I've been tracking multiple dimensional shifts coming and going from this dimension as of late. I think even Muzan understands that the end is coming and is calling in some favors with his "masters". This is why I'll be staying to help train everyone as well, and when the time comes. I'll be around to help put a stop to all of this. Thus fulfilling my end of the bargain made so long ago."

I couldn't help but be curious. "What do you mean your end of the bargain?" His grin honestly unnerved the three of us. It was just the way his longish hair slightly covered his eyes.

"Well~, about four hundred years after the corps were created; I came into contact with the head of the organization at the time. That Oyakata and I made a deal. I'd help deal with Muzan and in return the corps would then lend its manpower into Modaga's services. You three are now a part of that deal." Now while I understood what he was getting at, I didn't quite like being used. A bit hypocritical considering some of my actions but meh, I'm a dragon so whatever.

But if I understood and simply didn't like it, Eris seemed to hate it. "While I can understand what you're getting at. It also sounds like the only reason we're here is so you we could help you with your problem! If you were around "helping" for so long, why didn't you deal with the demon problem personally?!" His answer was a shrug that seemed to infuriate her. "That's it?! I mean I guess I shouldn't be surprised! What can I expect from a demon at the top of their food chain?!" Judan rolled his eyes before saying something that made me and Cassandra wince.

"And what can I expect from a novice goddess who lost her powers?" That did it… with a growl Eris unsheathed her sword, and probably would've charged to kill Judan if I hadn't grabbed her hand.

"Calm down! He is quite literally trying to rile you up!" I then glared the innocent faced Arch demon. "Remember you did say part of his job is causing some chaos, so why wouldn't he want to cause something in the middle of a hospital room?" Taking some calming breaths she straightened herself before sheathing her sword with a huff.

"Hmph! I suppose you have a point." Her glare intensified at Judan's disappointed look. "As for you! Remember while you are using us, in a way we are using you! So don't think we'll just roll over and do everything you say! Now get out of here before I gouge your eyes out with a rusty spoon!" That got all of us to look at her a bit fearfully.

Even Judan seemed to be affected as he cleared his throat. "Ahem… duly noted, I'll get out of your hair." He then looked at me. "You sure have your hands full." He then left as Eris picked up a chopstick and threw it at his head. The projectile barely missing as he vanished.

"I hate him." At her words I pulled her closer to me and hugged her, setting the smaller woman on my lap. Sitting down on the side of the bed Cassandra also hugged our goddess, rubbing her back and patting her head.

"There there Eris Chan~, I am very sure that no one enjoys his company. His very nature is chaos, and not many enjoy such things." Kissing Eris' forehead I nodded in agreement as she seemed to finally calm down. Cassandra was right though, very few enjoyed chaos. I would later retract that notion purely for comedy's sake.

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After our chat with Judan things went back to "normal" relatively quickly. Of course by normal I mean our normal, which currently consisted of Cassandra and myself pampering Eris. Even gave my beautiful goddess the bed as I sat on a chair fanning her. Still don't know where Cassandra got it from. Thankfully it was enough to get Eris out of her funk as a Kakushi came in.

"Forgive the intrusion Smith Sama! However if you are well the master ordered me to escort you all, somewhere…" She paused as she saw what we were all doing. "Ahem, if this is a bad time I can come back lat-" Jumping out of the bed Eris waved her off.

"Nah~! I'm all good now. So where is it that you want to take us?"

Recovering the Kakushi shook her head. "Sorry but the master wished for it to be a surprise. He does however apologize for not being able to meet you there, but his health has made that an impossibility." Standing up easily, because I was by that point recovered. The doctor squad was just being paranoid in my opinion, I handed the fan back to Cassandra as I spoke to the Kakushi.

"Next time you see him you can tell Oyakata Sama that its fine. It's not his fault and we completely understand. For now lead the way, I'm curious as to what he wanted us to see." With a bow she started leading the way as Cassandra and Eris held my hands, practically dragging me out the door. I could hear the snickering from everyone we passed along the way. Thankfully it only took us ten minutes to arrive at our destination. When we got there though…

""YES!"" My ears rang a bit from the dual shouts, though a smile never quite left my face.

"Glad you all seem to know what this is then." I was immediately let go of, and the poor Kakushi was now being crushed. "Can't breathe!" After a few moments of accidental asphyxiation, in which I did nothing to help the poor woman out, the Kakushi was let go and I was instead dragged inside. Looking around I was happy to see how the estate was furnished. Meant I didn't have to spend any of my "hard earned" money on anything. Well besides stocking up on food and training supplies. Mainly food if I'm honest.

Besides that we had everything we could need. "Are you listening?" Snapping me out of my thoughts was Eris who was now pouting at me. Couldn't help but rub the back of my head sheepishly at the look.

"Sorry I was distracted. Mind repeating?" After a small sigh she waved off my apology.

"It's alright, I was just wondering if you felt up to watching me and Cass spar. Seeing how you can't quite train yet." I mentally scowled at that. "I thought that would make you the perfect referee." Next to me I felt my princess nod to the idea. I acquiesced with a simple nod. Would've also said something but the nod was all my girls needed, and so dragged me to the estate's dojo. I was then promptly sat down as the two got into position. "Alright! Seeing how he's the referee. We'll start when Michael says to go." Cassandra simply nodded with a small smile. Her sword already out and ready as Eris unsheathed both swords.

I'll admit I was curious to see how both had improved since last we met, and so with the raise of the hand I shouted. "And start!" Having the speed advantage Eris struck first.

"Kaminari no Kokyu Ichi no kata Hekireki Issen Naisen!" She was gone in a flash, her speed almost equaling Zenitsu's normal first form. Cassandra on the other hand, had worked enough with our beautiful goddess to know where she would strike. Turning around Cassandra swung as she jumped back. Deflecting Eris' longer blade while dodging her shorter. "Tch, should've known that wouldn't work."

Smile widening a bit our lovely princess retaliated. "San no Kata Sunoejji." Ice flowing from her blade I was happy to see that Cassandra had truly mastered her new breathing style. Still felt bad for Eris as she blocked the multiple slashes. I could see her shivering as ice crept up her arms.

"Jeez! Your ice gets colder every time we spar!" Jumping to gain some distance, I saw Eris sheathe her swords before unsheathing them in a lightning fast slash. Was surprised to see her use the second form with both swords, unleashing ten lightning infused slashes that Cassandra struck at by twirling.

"Shi no kata Tsumetai toppu." Her slashes of ice cancelled out Eris' lightning slashes. My goddess however wasn't done and dashed forward, engaging in melee combat. Using her greater speed to her advantage, Cassandra however was no slouch, and used her greater strength to always push back Eris' blades. A minute passed by with our elf enduring the endless barrage of attacks. That's when she broke the stalemate with a form I hadn't seen from her yet. "Go no kata Kotta Kozui!" I could see her swing both up and down multiple times. Creating waves of ice that cut into the floor, it lived up to its name of frozen flood as a frozen wave hit Eris straight on.

Using her fifth form Eris managed to explode the wave of ice, however the damage was already done. With slightly ripped clothes Eris fell to her knees panting. A smile was still on her face as she looked up to Cassandra.

"Holy cow! Your ice breathing is making you into some kind of beast!" Cassandra gave her trademarked smile as Eris stood up. "However I'm not done and out yet!" Sheathing her swords Eris grinned. "Got to thank my otouto later for this one!" Knowing she was talking about Zenitsu I was curious to see what she'd do next. "Ichi no Kata! Rokuren Naisen!" I did not expect that, and based on Cassandra's expression. She didn't either as Eris flashed forwards at speeds that did match Zenitsu's when he wasn't using god speed.

Spinning our elf princess spun around using her fourth form to try and block the twelve slashes coming her way. It wasn't enough as Cassandra was now thrown back, although she managed to land on her feet. As she looked up I could see the glint in my princess's eye. As the two sparred with such vigor I couldn't help but feel a bit of guilt. My thoughts going back to something I was constantly ignoring back then. Seeing the happy looks on their faces only reminded me of what I was keeping secret.

I just can't help but worry about what they might think if they found out. Sighing I shook my head I cleared my head and went back to watching them. Back then I didn't want to even think about my secret, heh if only I knew what I knew now; maybe I would've done things a bit differently.

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The next day we received a letter. One handed to us by the same Kakushi that escorted us to the estate in the first place. She didn't stay for long, still slightly traumatized from how she nearly died due to hugging. The letter was surprisingly addressed to Eris.

Looking it over in her hands she spoke to Cassandra and I. "Hmm… wonder what's up? I only ever receive mail from the both of you, Zenitsu, and Nezuko." We could only shrug as she opened the letter. Giving her some privacy we waited to see what Eris would tell us. We didn't expect her to start shaking and drop the letter, her face emotionless as Eris grabbed her swords. Our worry only grew as she spoke. "I'm going to kill him… I'm going to kill that son of a bitch!" It was a rare thing to hear her curse, but with how Eris was starting to run out the estate we couldn't think on it as we were forced to run after her.

I caught up and grab my goddess' arm. "Eris! Wait just a-" I was cut off as she turned around and slapped me, her face scrunched up in anger as tears threatened to spill from her eyes. Behind me Cassandra could only cover her mouth in shock. After a few moments Eris seemed to realize what she did and backed up with guilt.

"Michael, I-I didn- I'm-" She was backing up away from me and I honestly didn't quite know what to say or think. I mean sure I knew that people did stupid things when they were emotional. I was a prime candidate in that regard. But on an emotional level, I couldn't help but feel a bit hurt. She noticed my expression and started running. This time tears were dropping off her face. I wanted to run after her and say something… Anything! To try and help her, but I couldn't move and before I could think of anything else Cassandra spoke up.

Her voice was holding authority yet it was still soft. "Stay here and collect your thoughts and emotions. I will go and comfort our wayward goddess." Then with a kiss to my cheek she ran off as I just stared. Eventually I sat down, bringing my knee up to my chest and resting my chin on them. I was trying to do what my princess suggested. Unfortunately this was a new experience for me, I mean sure we have all angered each other before. I was also yelled at, and even had my head smacked in worry a number of times. In fact I myself have done similar things.

The three of us had ways to both be lovey dovey as well as annoyances to each other. But we always knew never to take it too far. We were the best and closest of friends first and foremost. But back then I had felt different; it was the first time I was slapped through no fault of my own. Bringing my hand to my mouth I took a breath, channeling total concentration breathing to calm my mind.

Okay, Eris is distraught by something… she didn't mean to hit me. She was just going off her emotions! I knew that and thought that, yet it wasn't what I felt. What is wrong with me?! After a few minutes I finally realized what was up. It's the first time I've ever been hit by someone I love like this… It was true, for though I could be a bit of a snot, even a jerk and tease sometimes. I will admit to these faults. I had never pushed it too far. Never to the point where I needed to be disciplined, even by my parents.

Before I could always feel the worry and care from when Eris smacked some sense into me. But this had nothing to do with me, and all I could feel from her was anger. For a short second that was turned completely towards me. I didn't quite know how to process that anger from a loved one.

Now having realized all that I stood up shakily, I was collected as I could be. The only way to move forward from this would be to talk to Eris. But first I need to see what I can do to help. With that I left to follow after my girls. Walking behind a corner a man passed me while grabbing my collar.

"You're coming with me." With a blink I turned to see that it was Sanemi that had grabbed me.

"OI! I'm kind of busy right now! I have a rather distrau-"

I was rudely cut off with a scoff. "Bah! That can wait till later! I have a bone to pick with you, and the only time I'll be able to throw said bone. Is right now when everyone is gone!" Knowing that the eyebrowless Hashira wasn't going to let this go I let him drag me off.

Maybe Eris will be calm enough to talk to me about what happened after we fight? Eventually I was taken to a completely different estate and thrown onto its dojo's floor. "Ow! Hey! Would it kill ya to stop acting like a jerk for five seconds?! Not even Genya is this bad." His anger at me seemed to grow as he drew his sword.

"That moron shouldn't have even joined the corps in the first place! He's not strong enough to be a demon slayer!" Now it was time for me to have my own anger burn.

Standing up I glared at the man. "What? Not strong enough?! Are you kidding me?! He's been instrumental in our last two victories against the upper moons! He's incredibly strong!" Sanemi merely spat to the side.

"Tch! Whatever! He doesn't have the talent, but I didn't bring you here to talk about that failure." Once more I was going to retort, but he pointed his right finger at me with such force I was taken aback. "No I'm here for you!" At my face of confusion he narrowed his eyes. "Don't give me that dumbass face brat! I'm sick and tired of the way you casually strut about everywhere!" Lowering his finger he got into a ready stance. I knew there would be no talking this out, and drew my blade to guard against his first attack. "Hmph!" As I strained against his blade I could feel myself be pushed back. "At least you're not as weak as the last time we fought."

Gritting my teeth I pushed his blade to the side. "First off I don't strut around the place! Sure I talk to everyone I can. But I'm simply sharing new ways to fight with everyone." He nodded at that as he struck at me once more. His green and black blade crashing against my own with a shower of sparks. His strength was greater than me at my base.

"Yes and I'm fine with that part!" Swinging up I knocked his blade to the side, trying to take the lead I stabbed at his middle. "Your magic or whatever you call it has saved a number of us." Bringing his sword down on mine he deflected my attack. "That's not the problem I have with ya. No my beef with you is more than just that dumbass." Jumping back as he swung at my neck I swung my sword down as he brought his up. Another shower of sparks exploded from our blades as we quickly ended the lock.

"Then wha-what's the issue?! If this is because of the first time we've fought! Then sorry! But even you have to admi-mit it was for the best back then!" As our strikes started picking up speed, the sound of metal grew louder and his face seemed to get angrier.

"Oh! While that fight still pisses me off! Especially with how you simply smiled your way through it, I'm angrier at you! You and that sun breather simply piss me off!" Up, down, left, right… we exchanged blows before he spoke again. "For the longest time it was simply us! Us humans fighting against evil demons who wanted to eat us! Then you two come in and toss all that away like yesterday's garbage!" With a twist and an upper slash I was launched back, back flipping in order to defend from another thrust. "You! An individual who isn't even human, and that bastard Kamado with his demon sister! Bah! Just thinking of it pisses me off!"

Slipping pass his guard I punched his face. "And your point is what? Sounds like you're just throwing a fit to me!" Spitting out blood, he kicked me away and glared at me.

"My point is that for so long we Humans have been fighting the demons! That we HUMANS! Have been the ones protecting ourselves! We're not like the rest of you! WE can't simply shrug off mortal wounds! And we're not freaks of nature that can gain strength at an honestly ridiculous rate!" Raising his sword up he narrowed his eyes at me. "Instead we have to train every day of our lives to become strong! TO push pass our limits and realize our true potential." Sanemi took a breath as I prepared to defend what was obviously an incoming breath attack. "It simply pisses me off that you can become so strong so fast. That you believe you're soo special because of it! Ichi no kata Jin Senpū – Sogi!"

Recognizing this form I swung my own sword. "Jū Ni no kata Enbaton'neru!" His eyes widened in shock as my attack perfectly stopped his. "I can understand where you're coming from, heck! I've joked a number of times that my physiology is a cheat in of itself. However!" As I activated my demon slayer mark I glared at him. "I didn't choose to be this way." Rushing forward I swung my blade, catching his as he struggled against my blow. "For the longest time I thought I was human remember?!" My attacks became brutally heavy, simply batting his sword away each time he struck. "I'm just trying to make the most of it you know?!"

As flames danced off my blade, wind started glancing off his. "Most of it?! You turned Rengoku into a freaking dragon! Rengoku! One of the people I respect the most in the entire corps!" I could feel it now; Sanemi was somehow starting to push me back again. "Did you know that I used to be the second strongest in the corps! The only one stronger than me was Himejima! But that was simply because he had more time to train than me. Below me was both Rengoku and Iguro! Then you and that buddy of yours came in and shot above me in almost a year! Now those of us without a mark, or aren't a dragon are at the bottom! Do you realize how that feels?!" He raised his sword up again. "Hell! Iguro is with me on this, but loves Mitsuri too much to even try and complain! Ni no kata Sōsō - Shinato Kaze!"

As four slashes of wind came down on me I swung upwards. "Jū Ichi no Kata Enjo Kyubi!" As our forms collided the flames and wind exploded, sending us both back. In roughly the same time we flipped back to our feet. Though I couldn't keep the shock from my voice as I saw Sanemi's face. "A demon mark?" There on his right cheek was a mark resembling a windmill with two dots. It was green in color and I knew I was in trouble.

Reaching up to his cheek Sanemi smirked. "Heh… heh heh… HAHA! I knew it! I knew I could unlock the mark fighting a bastard like you!" Looking at me he smirked.

"Oh no." With speed Sanemi did not possess before he charged.

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Jumping up he swung as wind billowed out of his blade. "Shichi no kata Keifū - Tengu Kaze!" As powerful winds came at me I swung my blade in a circle.

Shi no kata Sei En no Uneri! Even as my flames protected me I could feel some cuts on my arms. Tch! Dammit! He's too strong like this! I knew I could go further and defeat him with my dimensional surge. Yet a part of me didn't want to. It was the part of me that loved fighting. As we rushed one another and clashed blades I could feel the excitement bubbling up in me.

"Ugh! There's that face again! Here I am beating you and you can only smile?! What kind of masochistic bastard are you?!"

With a smirk I pushed him back. "I honestly wish I could tell ya. All I know is that I like a good fight. Isn't that enough?" Go no kata Enko! As I launched my flame tiger at the wind Hashira he for the first time smiled.

"I see… San no kata Seiran Fūju!" With a whirlwind of blades he stopped my form in its tracks. "I think I'm starting to understand you better. Least you're not just mocking me! But you seem to be missing something from your self-assessment." Rushing towards me Sanemi swung up with a twist of his body. "You also seem to enjoy struggling and getting stronger! In that regard we are similar! Roku no kata Kokufū Enran!"

I felt my mind click on something and I smiled. So that's it, San no kata Kien Banjo! Swinging down our blades clashed, wind and fire blended for just a moment before cancelling one another out. Power huh? Well I am a dragon. Bringing our blades back we swung and they met once more between us. Raising them they collided in clanging metal. Bringing my blade back I let instinct take over as I attacked and defended. The fight pushing me and my strength higher, and though it wasn't as effective as fighting Kyojuro, Tanjiro, or even Kanao. It was an enjoyable feeling. But I could be only pushed so far, and I could feel myself losing out to Sanemi's greater experience and abilities.

Making a decision I ducked under slash before jumping back. "Sanemi… I understand you, more than you might think. I may not feel that frustration but I can at least agree that your feelings are justified." He looked at me with narrowed eyes as I closed my own. "However!" Smirking I opened my now black and purple eyes. "That doesn't mean I would ever want to willingly lose to anyone!" As my flames copied my eyes I gave a large grin. "And it doesn't mean that I would ever not try and push myself further and farther! That's the kind of fighter I am!"

Returning my grin Sanemi prepared himself. "Heh, I'd be disappointed otherwise. I'm here to prove that we humans still have a place in this fight! Don't forget that you dragon bastard!" With his true motivations made clear I brought my sword behind my neck.

"And that is something I can respect you for! Ku no kata!" He prepared himself by raising his sword. "Rengoku!"

As I flashed forward in a torrent of abyssal flames he swung. "Go no kata Kogarashi Oroshi!" As my flame dragon met his large defensive form I broke through the first to circular slashes. But slowed down when I reached his second, then his third! I was finally stopped up against his forth. Pushing with my full might as he did the same we yelled out.

""ARRR!/HRAAAH!"" Something had to give, and unfortunately for Sanemi… his attack gave out first. My dark flames consuming his last wind blade and colliding with him. Knowing that it could kill him I used the back of my blade and launched him through the back wall of the dojo. Knowing it was my victory I quickly deactivated my mark and dimensional surge. Of course I quickly collapsed to my knees. My dimensional surge taking everything away from me once more.

Least I'm not injured this time. Resting on my blade I looked over to the wall to see Sanemi slowly crawl through his man made hole. "You okay over there?"

For once he was cordial and waved me off. "I'm fine, though that last attack will sting for a bit." Looking at where I struck I couldn't help but nod at the nasty burn on his chest. "Well guess this just proves that I need to train some more to get back at your cheating ass." Well mostly cordial, yet I still couldn't help but smirk.

"Ha! I look forward to it! You're honestly the strongest human opponent I've ever had. If anyone can break through… I know tha you can. And when you do I'll look forward to another fight!"

With a roll of his eyes he smacked my back. "Yeah sure… whatever you say kid." Despite how I now had a stinging back I still grinned causing Sanemi to scowl. "Whatever! Besides didn't you say that you had something to do earlier?" I froze up at that.

"Oh yeah, I do…" He gave me an odd look.

"You're hesitating now? You were in a pretty big hurry before, what's changed?"

Turning away from him with my hands in my pockets I sighed. "Ugh... I was mentally prepared before, our fight has distracted me and now I have to mentally prepare myself again." Looking up at the ceiling I thought out loud. "Well maybe there's a chance she's calmed down now?" Sanemi was not impressed with me.

"Girl trouble? What did you upset one of those girls of yours?" I shook my head. "Upset at something else then?" A nod. "Ahhh my advice, wait a bit longer. If she cares about ya she'll approach you. Though that doesn't mean you shouldn't try and talk to her, just give her time to think." At the incredulous look I gave him the wind pillar scoffed. "Don't give me that look asshole! I can give advice just like anyone else my age!" At my snort his forehead vein bulged. "Alright that's it!" I couldn't help but yelp as he tackled me.

Overall that day ended rather well~. Even if me and Sanemi were later scolded by Shinobi for beating the crap out of one another.

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Argentum: That is sooo much better than the last five versions!

Slayer: Ehhh….

Argentum: It was end of story!

Sanemi: I wasn't even in the last five versions so I'll agree.

Shinobu: Of course you would.

Sanemi: What does that mea-

Eris: I am so sorry for slapping you! Even if it was just acting.

Argentum: All good my goddess~!

Judan: Simp.~

Argentum: Hey pot my names kettle have we met?

Judan: What?! I'm not a simp!

Slayer: Says the guy who always get every version of Jeane from fate grand order…

Judan:…. Shut up.

Argentum: Wait he does that?

Slayer: Yep, don't even know what that means. Honestly the only experience I have with the fate series is from project mouthwash.

Argentum: Heh… Satan made me tea.

Judan: Yeah whatever, we should end this now.

Argentum: Alright I'll do so myself. Ahem… This has been a Dark Guard production now signing off!

Everyone: Goodbye!