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Akira blinked the sleep out of his eyes as he felt stiff and something on his chest.

Groaning, he attempted to move but the weight was planted firmly and didn't want to move. Closing his eyes with a slightly irritated sigh. That was when it all began to rush back to him.

No, he did not drink any sort of alcohol during the celebration. None of them were even at the legal drinking age anyways. But that still didn't help the fact that he felt a bit of a combination between groggy and dizzy. He wondered how in the world he had those effects on him right now considering all he knew was that he had a lack of sleep.

Resting his head on the arm of the couch he was resting on, he craned his skull around to try and get a better look of his surroundings. Somehow, many people had moved from the dining room to the lounging slash lobby area. The place was littered with the prone forms of everyone sitting on chairs, on the floor with blankets and pillows covering and supporting them, some just sprawled out on the table as well.

Hearing another groan, he couldn't help but wince as Sona used his stomach to support her hand that was pushing her upwards as she began to wake up. Rubbing her eyes that were behind her glasses, she saw that she had been using Akira as a pillow as she frowned. "Uggh…" She groaned. She then looked over at Akira and around her with a frown before sighing. "So all of that wasn't a dream. Such a ridiculous thing did happen."

The black-haired boy opened his mouth, but then heard movement. Watching the floor, one body managed to come to life as Issei was the one getting up shakily. "What happened?" Issei moaned while rubbing his head to rid himself of a headache.

"The big bang, dinosaurs, bipeds, and an amounting sense of futility." Akira deadpanned.

"Well… More recently," Sona winced as he looked around. "We all moved over to the lounging area since we finished eating. Ryuji-san was complementing you, Issei-san, but then smacked you back a little too hard on the back. That sent you stumbling to Futaba-san. You used your hands to try and stop, but then ended up grabbing Futaba-san's breasts. Koneko-san then punched Issei-san hard which caused Ann-san, Yusuke-san, Ryuji-san, Kiba-san, Asia-san, and several other of my Peerage members to be knocked down unconscious along with me. You then ended up groping Akeno-san and Rias' breasts and…"

Issei fainted soon with a bit of blood coming out of his nose.

"… That happened." Sona finished.

TakeABreak

No sun could be seen behind the grey veil of clouds that polluted the afternoon sky with their dreadful grey forms. They hung like a bad omen over the normally sunny and upbeat town. However, it seemed that those sunny days were merely a distant memory as the grey masses just seemed to stretch for hours. With the clouds so grey, it was only a matter of time before it would begin to rain.

On the ground, Haru looked up at the grey sky with a bag in hand as she was leaving the grounds of Kuoh Academy. The forecast yesterday said that today was supposed to be sunny but it seemed to be a case of… error.

Mentally commenting about how it was sunny just a few hours ago, she nearly ended up bumping into a familiar face. His silver-hair was definitely something that was unforgettable after all. Even his clothing made the male stand out a bit. "Ah, Vali-kun, it's nice to see you again." She nodded her head in a greeting.

"Haru Okumura, if I'm not mistaken." Vali stated, looking up and down the girl to see that she was still in her uniform. "I've been looking for you Phantom Thieves. Since you're the first one, I guess you can pass on this message to your leader." The boy folded his arms while resting against a wall. "Azazel is wondering what your leader's answer is to his contract."

"Oh, Akira-chan hasn't sent it yet?" Haru asked, silently getting an answer from one look on Vali's face. "Well, I suppose that there isn't any address to return the papers to privately either." She then returned a polite smile. "Why don't you follow me back to our place, that way you can pick it up and deliver it yourself?"

"…" Vali stared at Haru. This girl was far too trusting in his opinion. Unless it was just him since he's only been around her for almost an equivalent of an hour total and that was with and without close interactions. "Very well, that would perhaps be for the best."

"Okay, then follow me." Haru gestured with her free arm as she began to lead the male around the streets. "So is there anything you are doing at the moment, Vali-kun? Attending college? Maybe university? Do you have a job?"

"I train." Vali stated curtly.

"Ah, okay." Haru nodded her head, as if unaware of his tone. "You that means that you can fight. Do you have any hobbies?"

"No."

"I see." Haru answered. "What does Azazel have you do?"

"Nothing."

"…Alright then…" Now Haru's expression fell a bit, knowing that Vali wasn't exactly keeping his answers open. Although she supposed she couldn't blame him. Perhaps Vali just didn't want to talk much about his private life. She then looked up to see a familiar building. "Ah, we're here."

Walking on the stone path, Haru fumbled around until she managed to fish the key out of her pocket. Unlocking the door, she stepped in first. "Come on in, remember to wipe your feet before taking your shoes off and just take a seat on one of those couches. I have to give Akira-chan a call about the contract."

Vali did as he was told as he watched Haru walk off with bags in tow. Looking around, he noticed that the Phantom Thieves had kept this place rather well tidy. Since it was tidy, it made him notice that there weren't really any pictures of them or relatives around. It could just be a teenager thing or something similar, but it was a detail that for some reason stood out to Vali.

"And here we are." Haru came walking in with a platter of two coffee mugs filled with the steaming brown liquid and papers folded under her arm. "I also made us some coffee if you wanted some. It would be nice to drink something while looking over any details about the contract you may think will be an issue so that Azazel-san won't have to deal with them."

Vali just gave her a straight look as he took the contract from her and began rummaging through the pages. Patiently, he knew that he would have to go through this carefully. Even though he wouldn't be the one providing benefits, he still wouldn't want to leave too early or else Azazel would perhaps tease him about not having enough time to stare at this Haru girl.

Although if he spent a long time in this household, he could be teased about staring at the girl for too long.

In basic terms, he was stuck in a crossroad of bullshit.

Unconsciously taking a sip of coffee, he read the papers. Line by line, word by word, letter by letter, he processed it all. Some of it he skimmed, but then his eyes would be careful when important parts came up. Coming up on one part though, he looked back up to Haru. "You all agree to refuse the condition of housing those three Fallen Angels and I."

"Well, it wasn't a very good idea in the first place." Haru looked up in thought before saying her words carefully. If this person was highly trusted by Azazel, and liked to train apparently, it was probably a good idea to not get on Vali's bad side. "We are all fine on our own. Apart from the issue of cleaning, everything else is fine enough for us to not need any servant of sorts. Not only that, but it just seemed unfair for you to be forced away from your home just like that. There was no way we all would agree to do that."

Vali only settled for staring at Haru. Considering how powerful they were, he was almost sure that they would agree to at least take the maid part of the deal since they may be busy with other things already. Plus… her explanation was pretty logical at the same time. "…I see." Was all he could say. "I suppose you have my thanks for denying such a request."

Haru giggled in response. "You're welcome." She nodded her head with a small smile. The heiress then gestured to Vali. "Would you like some more coffee?"

Looking down, Vali realized that he was holding an empty mug.

TakeABreak

It was supposed to be a regular day, but then it suddenly turned sour.

All of the Occult Research club members were line up inside the room. Asia may not have been a member, but she stuck close to Issei like glue just like she did with Ann due to her concern and being close to the brunette.

Issei was standing behind one of the couches, standing right next to Asia. Forming a small line with them were both Koneko and Kiba. Their faces were straight, but the brunette could see the bitterness in their features. Rias was sitting at her desk with an extremely displeased look on her face. Akeno was standing by the desk, her usual smile gracing her face but it was quite obvious that was wasn't happy as well.

On the opposite couch opposite of the club and their guest was a young man in his early twenties. Their hair was short and blonde while their eyes were dark blue. He wore a burgundy blazer with gold embroidery on the right. Pants matched his outfit while black dress shoes covered his feet. Underneath his top though was a white dress shirt that was not fully buttoned, giving a view of his muscular chest.

Not only that, but there were so many girls behind that blonde male as well. An assortment was perhaps a better term to describe it. There were all kinds of girls ranging from those in maid costumes, cat girls, twins, a miko, the list just went on.

Issei did not like him. Mainly because of the fact that the man was pretty much flaunting about the fact that he ha a harem and Issei didn't. While the brunette did wish to have his own harem as well, it was the fact that the man was so open about it.

It seemed that he wasn't the only one in that boat though, considering how everyone else seemed not too pleased at the sudden appearance and how the man just welcomed himself.

"State why you are here, Riser Phenex." Rias spoke, her tone proving not to be pleasant at all. The name was spoken with disdain and some disgust as well to fill the room and the building around them. "You have entered my territory without the proper escort. Grayfia was supposed to take you here but you arrived without her."

"What? No hello? Not even anything to offer?" The man asked with a small smirk, cracking one eye open to look at Rias. "Is this how you greet your guests, Rias?" His question was clearly filled with mockery.

Everyone, including Riser's group, turned to look at Rias. The red-haired female's eyes were closed and her arms were folded. She had been like that since Issei had walked through the door. He didn't know if something happened beforehand or if there was something behind this. What he did know though was that Rias did not like this blonde-haired person.

"Oh come now, no need to act like that." Riser walked over to the desk Rias was using as a shield to keep them apart. Clearly it was a weak barrier. "I just came early to inform you that the date had been decided. Now, while I know it's a little sudden, I though we could go visit the location the ceremony is taking place in."

"I've already told you, Riser, I have no intention of marrying you!"

Everyone practically heard the sound of Issei's jaw hitting the ground. Kiba and Koneko looked away. Akeno frowned. Asia was confused by the entire manner, but managed to bring Issei back to reality by pushing the boy's jaw back up. "M-m-married! What the hell is going on?! Buchou, who the hell is this guy?!"

All eyes turned to Issei. "Who are you?" Riser asked, looking at Issei as if he were foreign.

"I'm Issei Hyoudou," The brunette introduced himself. "Pawn I'm Buchou's!" He immediately paused as he thought about what he ha said for a couple of seconds. "I mean, I'm Buchou's Pawn!"

"…Way to go, I-cchi." Koneko deadpanned from the side.

"…That explains so much." Riser added with the same kind of delivery and bland tone. He then turned to Rias. "I'm surprised you didn't tell your servant about me. Though I shouldn't be surprised. I can sense a bit of humanity left on him, so that must make him a reincarnated Devil."

"I didn't say anything because there was no need to tell them about you." Rias' words jabbed the man, but had no effect.

Riser only smiled. "You're as harsh as usual, I see. Perhaps I should humor your Pawn." He then turned over towards Issei. "I am the pureblood, high class Devil, and third son of the legendary Phenex family. I should also mention that I'm Rias' fiancé."

"Fiance?!" Both Issei and Asia exclaimed with surprise and shock.

"Enough, Riser!" Rias slammed her hands onto the desk as she glared at the blonde man standing before her. If looks could kill, Riser would have been dead before he even had a chance to utter his last name. "I've already told you, I'm not going to marry you!"

"You say that like you have a choice." Riser sounded amused, but there was a hint of steel in his voice. Even his features fell a little in a serious presentation. "We both know there isn't much we can do. Both our families have already decided on this and the contract's been written up. Don't forget that your family has been just as hasty to unite our two houses."

"Don't speak so presumptuously." Rias narrowed her eyes. "As the heir to the Gremory family, I am the one who will decide who gets to be my partner. Regardless of that, I was already promised that I would be allowed to do as I pleased until I graduate from a university in the human world."

"I fear you don't quite understand the situation, Rias, my dear." Riser replied back with snide yet kept his face in the same position. "Your parents fear your household may go extinct. In the previous Great War, many factions lost their lives and numbers which includes numbers of households. It's only natural that our parents would struggle to protect our pure-blood and household by joining together. The offspring of two high ranking, pure-blooded Devils is invaluable. It is needed if the survival of the originals is to continue on to the future."

"I do understand the situation at hand." Rias answered. "But your intentions are not what you speak of." She folded her arms over her chest. "I plan on siring an heir when I'm ready." Her eyes sharpened like blades as she glared at Riser. "But I won't marry you. I'll marry someone of my own choosing. Even the heirs of old households have that much of a right."

The blonde sighed, his fingers twitching in agitation. "You know, Rias, like you, I am a pure-blooded Devil of an old household. I bear the powerful name of Phenex. I can't let that name be tarnished. I came all the way out here to the human world to talk to you, and I don't like such a place very much." His eyes narrowed. "I've been patient with you, but I can see that words and the future of Devils is something you take too lightly."

"Enough!" Rias glared now. "This conversation is over until Grayfia arrives. Remember that you're in Gremory territory. You entered unscheduled and without permission." While giving her reasoning, Riser frowned. "I can send you away just as easily as I can invite you in."

Riser, with his narrowed eyes, lookied over to the girls that were right behind him. His Peerage kept their silence, but their expressions and postures were almost at the ready for anything he would order them to do. But then he sighed with a smirk as if Rias' words were a joke. "Very well, we'll wait for the maid." He laid his head back on the couch.

As if it were a play, on cue, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Come in." Rias answered, trying to hold back a sigh.

The door opened to reveal Haru who was carrying a couple of bags. One was for her school work. But the other was made of plastic, seeming to be holding a couple of vegetables such as a carrot and lettuce for example. It was odd since the girl would usually be around the greenhouse on the school grounds or be going back home to get ready for the rest of her day.

"Haru-san." Rias blinked, almost forgetting about Riser. "Why are you here?"

The female blinked. Looking around, she noticed the tense atmosphere. Nobody looking like they wanted to talk about it, but she kept a slightly concerned look on her face as she avoided the conversation. "I'm just here to drop off some veggies for Kiba-chan since he asked if he could have some." Haru answered. "Not only that, but I also came to see if Asia-chan wanted to go home early. Although… I don't think that may be the best time now."

The first-year college student was already handing the plastic bag over to Kiba as she became the center of attention in the room. Riser however was the first to break the silence. "Hmm… Not bad… not bad at all." He commented as he stared at Haru. Standing up, he walked over to where Haru was standing.

As she watched eyes travel, Haru turned her head and ended up seeing Riser suddenly in front of her. "Umm… Hello." Haru greeted slowly. "Who are you?" She asked, unsure if that was even a correct question. "Are… you a Devil like Rias-chan and her Peerage?"

"My name is Riser Phenex of the Phenex clan, it is a pleasure to meet you." Riser took Haru's hand and held it up. "And you are indeed correct. I am a Devil. Since you ask that question, could I assume that you are human?" Fortunately for Haru, the blonde only made a kiss noise when his lips were an inch away from the back of her hand. The female still did not appreciate the gesture though. "If you are willing, I would like to invite you to my manor to be able to give you some… private lessons on my kind. It would be a great pleasure of mine."

Haru's eyes narrowed slightly, having a good idea what this man was implying. She heard Asia gasping with shock as Issei was pretty much choking in outrage. Even other members of the Occult Research club seemed to disapprove greatly of Riser's words.

Despite them only spending about one night together, it was a night that none of the Phantom Thieves, Sona's Peerage, and even Rias' Peerage would never be able to forget. Within the span of one meal ad less that a day had they created a friendship and almost understood what each person was like.

"I… I'm afraid I do not understand." Haru decided to feign ignorance, hoping to give the man a chance to understand what he was doing.

"Well," Riser chuckled. "You will when we share a bed-"

He was cut off by an enraged Issei and angry Asia who punched the blonde right on the cheek while the latter threw a cabbage square at Riser's face. Everyone gawked at Issei's action, but then to see Asia even do something like that was absolutely shocking.

"Don't talk to Haru like that!" Asia exclaimed.

"You bastard! How dare you-!" Issei was about to continue but then Haru managed to stop him.

"I-chan!" She shouted a bit loudly, placing her hands on both shoulders of the brunette. That managed to stop the brunette in his tracks. "While I do appreciate you protecting me, you shouldn't just approach the situation with violence." She scolded the boy. "What if this were an important meeting? If one were to attack the other out of anger, who knows what consequences would occur?"

"But-!" Issei was about to protest, but then cut himself off as he looked up at Haru's eyes. Keeping his mouth open, it suddenly became dry as he tried to find the words to say. At that moment, he looked down. "…Sorry." He mumbled.

Haru gently patted his head. "It's okay, as long as you learned your lesson. The same goes for you too, Asia-chan." Her last sentence was directed the female blonde who acknowledged it with a nod.

At that moment, a red magic circle and a faint red light appeared near the clubroom door. A few seconds later, a newcomer was left standing where the circle had been. The newcomer was a beautiful young woman that had a freezing aura around her. The woman was the second tallest in the room. She had silver hair with two braids and silver eyes that always looked like they were in focus. She wore maid outfit that was the color blue, even complete with the white headdress.

The newcomer bowed. "Pardon my lateness and lack of presence, Ojou-sama." The lady said. "I was unaware of Riser-sama's early presence so I was forced to wait until I had my suspicions."

Rias smiled. "That's fine, Grayfia." She replied with politeness. Besides, we wouldn't even consider starting this meeting without you." While talking, she shot a glare at Riser who was still standing and staring daggers at Issei and Asia. The blonde male silently however went back to his seat.

"Once again, my apologies." Grayfia said before glancing at Haru. "Pardon me, Ojou-sama, but who is this girl?" She tilted her head in the heiress' direction.

"Ah, hello." Haru bowed, feeling like she should be polite. Then again, that was her personality in general. "My name is Haru Okumura, it's nice to meet you."

Grayfia turned to get a full look at Haru before bowing herself. "It is also a pleasure to meet you myself." She said before straightening up again. "Am I to assume that you will be present during this meeting?" She finished.

Haru blinked. "What exactly is this meeting?" She asked curiously.

"The marriage between Ojou-sana and Riser-sama or course." Grayfia elaborated.

"…Could you perhaps start from the beginning?" Haru asked.

Grayfia, with Rias' permission, soon began to explain what had happened. But Haru pretty much understood it all and was able to put it into simple terms. The Phenex family had set up an arranged marriage between him and Rias, with her family's approval, in an attempt to unite the two to preserve the bloodline of pure-blooded Devils.

"But that's not right." Haru soon said after a period of silence, taking the time to process the information. "Rias-chan should marry whom she loves, not be forced into something like this. Do her parents not care about what she wants? What she thinks? What about her feelings?"

"…" Grayfia was silent, but her face twitched. It was as if she was coming up with an answer or couldn't give one at all.

Everyone stared at Haru as Rias blinked. "I… I didn't expect you react like that. As if it were… personal…" She said slowly. The red-head soon thought up of something else. "Did something happen that was similar to this?"

"…In a way. It's a shame if you would have to marry someone that you don't love or even want to marry." Haru said quietly, remember her own former fiancé. She remembered how she was used just for what her own parent wanted. Sure, there may be a difference between her arrange marriage and Rias'. But she couldn't help but compare the two situations. It was not right. Especially with this kind of a man Rias was to marry. Haru already got a good impression of what Riser was like with him just advancing on her within seconds. Even with what seemed to be his entire Peerage behind him as well at the same time.

Rias nodded and kept her ground. "I couldn't agree more." She stated before folding her arms. "So… there won't be a wedding." She stated firmly before pointing at Riser. "I'm not marrying you, Riser."

At first, Riser was patient, trying to convince Rias to marry him. Then came irritation since trying to stay calm was clearly not working. But now, after being hit by a cabbage of all things and almost ignored for a long time, he couldn't help but show his annoyance. "Don't be so selfish, Rias." Riser stated with a dismissive wave and irritated sigh. "You know this is for the betterment of Devils everywhere."

"Betterment of Devils?" Haru asked, slightly frowning at Riser's current attitude and tone. "You don't seem to even believe in those words yourself."

"It is for the betterment, human." Riser glared at the heiress. "The less of reincarnated, low-class scum we have running around the better." He snapped harshly with his gaze looking over at Issei. "We both come from famous Pillars, Rias and I. Pillars that have standards to uphold."

"But…" Haru took a deep breath. "Those can't be the last pure-blooded Devil clans." She pointed out. "And… I also don't think that she would even want to be in the same room with you, much less bear a child of yours." She was surprised with her own small insult, but she couldn't help but release a bit of frustration.

Everyone else in the room remained silent as the Devil heir and human bantered back and forth. Riser's eyebrow twitched, losing his patience much quicker than anticipated. "Then it's considered political." Riser shrugged, the stiff movement and tone proved that he was becoming very annoyed. "There's nothing wrong with that right? If the clans come together, it would be considered the strongest in the Underworld."

"And that would prove?" Haru inquired, looking down to have her bangs shadow her eyes.

Riser was officially pissed at Haru's comment as his fist slammed down on the table. His face was twisted with rage. "Stop being such a bitch!" He snarled, words dripping with venom. "I'm at my wit's end here with you, a human no less! What the hell are you even here for?! This is between Devils! Not a weak race such as yourself!"

"...So vulgar."

Riser, unable to contain it after hearing those words, lashed out angrily by flinging a concentrated ball of fire at Haru before anyone could react. It all happened as if it were slow motion. The heat was intense as it traveled over to the heiress. It was almost as if it took its time to travel. Moment by moment passed until it finally arrived close enough to Haru.

But it never reached her.

A large, black fur fan with a pink and yellow base blocked the massive amount of flames with what seemed to be little effort. Some kind of energy was being projected around the fan as well. It was like it was some kind of… blue, psychic energy that was keeping the ball of fire in place.

What was holding the hand though was a large construct wearing a black and pink Victorian style dress, with red and pink vertical striped puffs on the dress that extended to its elbows while wearing pink gloves. Underneath the dress was a white pinstripe blouse that revealed a bit of cleavage with a light blue neck choker around her neck. The bottom of the dress was in a pink color with golden trim around the dress, which had a golden lip on the center of the dress that made it resemble a smiling face. There were black and red curtains around the dress underneath. With a pink heart-shaped frill around its waist, the accessory was accompanied by a red bow tied on the drapes and a knife next to on the center of the heart-shaped frill.

What was extremely bizarre of the sudden summon, apart from its large size taking up a fair amount of room, was that it had no head. Instead, the face was replaced with a pink mask inserted with yellow eyes that was being held up by a stick in its free hand.

Looking up, Haru revealed that she was glaring. Her usual sweet look was replaced with poisonous eyes.

Riser stood up quickly as he looked like he was ready to fight it. But as he did, he saw the fireball he had thrown be sent back right towards him. Raising his arms, he defended himself from the damage and glared. "What is that?!" He asked angrily, already having enough of today.

Haru couldn't answer as she felt a surge of agony pass through her brain and fell to the floor. She couldn't help but release grunts of pain. Hissing through her teeth, one hand clutched her head while the other attempted to support her.

"It Seems You Are in Quite the Predicament Again… My Dear, Fated Princess."

"It can talk?!" Issei recoiled back with surprise as the voice of the Persona could be heard among all members of the room.

"The Freedom You Have Worked for Has Grown from the Stem of Betrayal."

"So… this is what a Persona sounds like…" Rias commented from the side, getting a look from Grayfia. "But… it kind of sounds like Haru-san… Does that mean Personas can talk but they sound like the actual person?"

"The State You Had Yearned For... You Have Finally Achieved Such."

Everybody wanted to react. Rias' Peerage wanted to move to protect Haru. Riser's Peerage wanted to attack since this was an anomaly. But then they couldn't. They all were absolutely paralyzed with amazement and fear.

"But What Now? What Will You Do Next?"

Panting over and over again, she swallowed. "My decision has been set in stone… Tempered in fire… You should already know." Haru stated as her head snapped up, revealing her pupils to be an eerie yellow.

"Yes, That Gaze...! I Can Finally Display My True Strength Once More."

She was slow, but Haru got back up. Stumbling, her body regained its strength it once had before. But now, there was more power running through her. Her brows were furrowed. Her pupils narrowed in a defying glare. Her lips lowered into a frown. With such a look, it was almost suffocating to nearly everyone watching her as she took her time to stand up straight.

"I Am Thou, Thou Art I..."

"Let Us Adorn Your Freedom as a Dedicated Defender."

With a flourish of her hands and the construct, rose petal began to surround both her and her Persona. The tornado of red completely blocked of vision anyone had on her. But within just a second, the crimson color was gone as fast as it had appeared.

Immediately as soon as they had sight though, Haru had somehow been changed into her Phantom Thief clothing. She wore a dark purple cavalier hat with a feather plume trucked into a tyrian purple hatband. On her body was a long-sleeved pale pink blouse with a cravat and a black corset vest with gold detailing that had a hole to show the size of her average chest. Bloomers matched her hatband along with black pantyhose, a holster belt carrying ammunition, and lace-up pumps with a pair of violet gloves.

The Persona's dress meanwhile opened up and revealed a red, metal plate that had the same smile outline as the dress. But then it opened again and revealed an array of ranged weaponry, including two gatling guns, a rocket launcher, and a missile already ready for deployment as they all popped out with the sound of the items being loaded.

"Oh!" Issei exclaimed as he covered his crotch in shock.

"I do not expect you to come to any of my reasoning at all." Haru started, pinching the brim of her hat while closing her eyes and looking down. Not only that, but she wasn't even looking in Riser's direction. "But I can't just allow my friend, Rias-chan, to marry such a selfish person such as yourself!"

Riser only watched as Haru began to point at him sharply, still keeping one hand on her hat. "You won't have much say once I incinerate you!"

"You can try to." Haru nodded. "But just try and see how much of a difficult time you will have with me." Sliding her finger and thumb along the brim of her hat, her hands were suddenly on a firearm as a giant axe had appeared out of thin air just like what she was equipped with.

She held in her hands Yagrush, a grenade launcher made from the great Baal. It was the perfect size for her as if sat perfectly in her hands and was not too heavy either. The magazine was like a revolver chamber but a lot more massive and bulky for such projectiles. Such an object was fitted perfectly against a barrel as it had iron sights that was provided. Her hands were on the wooden handles that were behind the ammunition drum and bottom of the barrel. There was even a wooden stock to provide support. But what made the weapon really stand out was the almost hellfire aesthetic it provided despite its deadly power.

On her back was Fleurs du Mal, the ominous tool created from the Persona of Beelzebub. Its black color was as if it had been made out of darkness. The battle-axe held twisted designs. The look wasn't exactly helping it as it seemed to shine like obsidian. The large, sharpened ends were ominous, just waiting for its next victim. It almost screamed out for an opponent to fight, something to clash against to test its strength. It looked so heavy, but Haru managed to carry it with a bit of effort.

"To my aid, Milady!"

And like that, we have another chapter! Yes, there were ideas taken from Wrathie Winsre's story 'A Flower Amongst Devils'. FUCK ME! Actually… please don't.

About Riser though… Despite almost all the DxD crossovers showing that he's a dick… yes, I can agree with you. But the way I portrayed Riser… if I did any kind of portrayal, I've always seen him like that. Sure, he can be arrogant and a playboy, but he is also concerned for the future of Devils. Just marrying Rias is overshadowing that fact. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter.

No flames please. This is a fanfic. BUY THE FUCKING MERCHANDISE!