So, I did another one of these, about similar in length to the previous chapter. I had spare time. Rewrote a chapter of Shrouds(unposted until I rewrite all of them), then did this. Tales of Royalty is next on my list (I've left that alone for too long.)

Anyway, you get a nice lime right after the first line break. I debated on removing it but I did think it would be a good insight into what can(will) happen. It also expands on Hiroki's and Kasane's relationship. There are reasons for this and most of which I cannot explain without spoiling.

However, writing a lemon...up in the air. Ironically enough, I have to be in a mood for it. Dunno if that's just me. I don't know how people can crank out lemon fics.

So, I'm surprised that about fifteen of you hit follow. I honestly didn't expect anyone to follow. OC fics tend to get less attention for reasons I understand. Sometimes, there are really good ones out there.

So, if I get information wrong or names or anything else that is glaringly obvious, please point it out nicely. I apologize if something isn't correct and or someone is OOC. Not the best with DxD as this whole fandom is like a mystery box...

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Enjoy this random spawn of my mind.

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The very next day, Sona could be seen at her desk with a troubled expression. The information her sister could give her was not conclusive but it confirmed something that she had doubts about.

Hiroki Kuno and Kasane Randall do have ties with the Youkai Faction but they do not involve themselves with it.

She recalled the conversation, "Information about what, So-tan?"

Ignoring the nickname, "Seraonee-sama, information about two transfer students that came today. They were on guard with us as if they knew about us."

"Their names?" The magical girl's voice inquired.

The Student Council President immediately called them out, "Kasane Randall, and Hiroki Kuno."

Upon hearing those words, the girl's voice, Sera, turned serious, "I'll have to stop you there. As Maou of Foreign Affairs, I cannot disclose anything about them. However, I can say that they are close with the Youkai Faction but actively choose not to participate. The only thing I can say that doesn't break anything is that Yasaka-chan took them off the streets, they were orphans. As for why that is, you'll have to find out for yourself, So-tan. Now," her voice turned playful, "please take care of Kas-chan and Hiro-kun, and thank you for calling me, even if it was for business. I miss you my precious imoto!"

Sona sighed with a small blush and a tiny voice, "I will, and I…miss you too, Sera-nee."

With that, the magic circle faded from existence before she could hear the squeal that Sera unleashed.

While she wanted to know more, if her sister couldn't disclose that, she knew that she would eventually have to ask them herself.

At that moment, the door opened and entered the rest of her peerage, alongside a male that looked utterly confused. "Welcome, Genshirou-san."

"Kaichou? What's going on?" The boy is known as Saji Genshirou asked.

"Tell me: Do you believe in the supernatural?"


Kasane woke up first, groggily blinking her eyes. She tried to stretch but found she couldn't. The reason being was the man holding her protectively in his arms. His one arm was wrapped in her hair, pulling her basically into his chest, the other was resting firmly on her butt. She noted that he wasn't squeezing. What she did note was the very hard thing resting against her stomach.

The blood-red eyes widened as she felt just how large the appendage was. It was resting just centimeters above her hips, halfway up her chest. If we ever…he's going to split me in half! Yet somehow, the thought wasn't horrifying. Oh no…

Hiroki shifted idly in his rest, his sense of smell caught the scent of fresh arousal. He furrowed his brow and sniffed, only smelling the sweet smell of lavender. He then pulled back and adjusted himself, pulling the wide-awake girl with him. His appendage stood at attention before it slid between the girl's thigh gap, causing him to growl in pleasure.

"Hiroki!" Kasane shouted, now fully awake and fully aroused. Her fidgeting didn't help matters as Hiroki was too lost in his dream. A dream that he finally dared to confess what Kasane really means to him.

To him, she was shouting his name in pleasure, demanding more. To him, her flushed face and sweaty body unleashed pheromones that made Hiroki's blood run hot. The sight of her with loose strands of hair sticking to her face, the rise and fall of her chest, and the way she clutched his hands with her own, her eyes pleading for him to continue. "Mmmhm, Kasane…"

Hearing that, the girl froze. "He's…dreaming about me?" Obviously, the act of kissing to her was something that people who consider themselves 'more than friends' do—irony aside—but this was something more. "Wake up," she said and just as she was about to say more, he started moving his hips.

In case we've forgotten, he was in a prime spot.

Kasane couldn't help the moan that escaped her lips, unintentionally egging him on as she felt him get faster because of her. At that moment, Yasaka came into the room, wanting to wake them up for school.

What she saw was an embarrassed Kasane—which Yasaka noted she was aroused to an unbelievable degree—and a sleepy Hiroki who didn't seem to realize the effect he had on the girl. She saw the thrusts due to the shifting of the blanket. The elder Kyuubi saw this and decided to have some fun. She was already mostly dressed for the occasion, an almost see-through nightgown that did nothing to hide her incredible figure.

"Fufufu, aren't you two getting a little active in the morning?" Yasaka asked with a glint in her eyes.

"He won't wake up!" Kasane cried, her breathing high because she was on the edge, much to her eternal embarrassment.

"Ara, why don't you let him complete it?" Yasaka asked, confused as she used Senjutsu to pause Hiroki's dream. His movement stopped and his grip slacked enough for Kasane to separate herself from him.

"What?"

Yasaka sighed, "You know what he is, right?"

A moment of silence, "Yes…"

"…so you understand that if you keep denying it, he will do it by force and we both know he will cut it off before he does anything to you," Yasaka informed. "I would rather not lose a potential mate~"

"He's mine!" Kasane said before she could stop herself. A hand slapped over her mouth as she said it louder.

Yasaka boisterously laughed, her tails flowing around her body, "Ufufufu, finally! You admit that you want him as more than a friend."

Kasane was beet red, even as her arousal was going away, that didn't help when Yasaka walked around the bed, grabbing the young girl by the hips, and placing her head on her shoulder. "Wouldn't that be nice? Imagine him in front of us, you crying out as I hold you in place, watching as he takes what belongs to him?" Kasane fidgeted as the thought came up, refreshing her arousal to the point where she was feeling it leak down her thighs. "You could watch him take me too~, and I could show you a few ways to dominate a man and make him squirm and beg for release, fufufu," Yasaka teased the girl by blowing lightly on her ear.

"Mmhh~" Kasane covered her mouth. The images were getting to be too much. The thoughts and sounds of her own breathing were becoming the loudest in the room. Her fidgeting on the bed only allowed Yasaka's hands slide over her body.

"Oh, and why not help him when he's like this? As you know, he sleeps heavy, just like the rest of his species, so you could get away with something scandalous, like servicing his bi-"

"Please stop!" Kasane pleaded with the vixen. The fantasies were in her head now…and she's ashamed to say how they would be fun…but Hiroki's been her friend since they met despite her harsh first meeting. The elder woman's hands still resting on her hips, softly rubbing. "I…he's my friend…I can't."

"Well, he is taking you out on a date this Saturday, right?"

"Yes, he-wait, how do you know that?!" Kasane exclaimed, unaware of Hiroki beginning to stir. "You spied on us!"

"Indeed I did," Yasaka admitted freely. "Seriously, Kasane-chan, next time he makes an advance, take it. He's adamant about being with you. Rejecting him only hurts him more, especially without a valid reason why. This date, it means a lot to him, even my Senjutsu skills felt that he's much more elated than what he showed. It meant that you accepted his advance and he wants to make sure you're happy. His first mate is his most important."

"M-Mate?" The girl shyly asked, turning around to look eye to eye with Yasaka.

"Yes, Dragons—even half-dragons—acquire mate and guess what, he's chosen you as his first," Yasaka stroked Kasane's cheeks. "You have to understand that you won't win against your innate desires, my dear. Please don't hurt yourself by denying it. Now, get up and get dressed, you have school in an hour."

Before Yasaka left, she had to tease at least both of them before she left. Her hand went to Kasane's lower half and collected the fallout and licked her hand, much to Kasane's mortification. "Ara ara~, you're definitely ready."

"Yasaka-san!" She cried with a mixture of a moan.

Then, the vixen turned her eyes to the prone form of Hiroki. She crawled on the bed and leaned over him, her tails softly touching his body, her voice soft yet teasing, and only loud enough for him to hear, "I know you've been awake and are just waiting to ravage her, I commend you for withholding but you two best fuck your brains out or I will ensure you do. Before I leave, I want a sample."

The buzzed-awake Hiroki could only grasp the sheets as he felt a tongue run up the underside of his appendage.

"Thank you both, now get ready," Yasaka said, licking her lips and humming in delight. If I'm not careful, Kunou will have a sibling by year's end…fufufu.

Groggily, Hiroki opened his eyes before he felt a blade pressed against the base of his neck, "How much of that did you hear?"

"Wha?"

"How much?"

Blinking, rubbing his eyes, not even facing the blade, "Enough."

Kasane felt his tone was…colder…than before. The blade went away, "I see."

"Now, if you excuse me, I have to go…relieve myself and I'm not asking you…" Kasane then identified the tone in his voice. Unbridled need. The girl then realized that she was still stark naked, just like he was.

If he turned around now, they weren't making it to school on time. She jumped under the covers and squeaked, "Go already!"

Hiroki sighed, breathing through his mouth. He stood, naked as the day he was born, and entered the bathroom. As soon as the door closed, Hiroki used his power to suppress the sound waves before screaming in blue-balled pleasure. The images got to him too and a part of him cursed himself for thinking that way but the other side of him hummed with adrenaline at the salivating thoughts.

Kasane, meanwhile, was filled with fantasies that she could no longer control. A blush would be residing on her face for the rest of the morning, much to Kunou-chan's confusion and Yasaka's sadistic joy.

When the two students finished getting ready, they both teleported back to their apartment and exited the house like normal, except the glances they shared were much more shy than previous.

"Listen, Kasane-chan, I-"

"No, Hiroki-kun, we…we don't speak of this morning…that was the most embarrassing thing ever…"

Hiroki nodded to his…girlfriend, mate, or lover with unease as he fought down his instinct to finish what Yasaka started for him. His eyes became slits, reptilian, his navy eyes contracting even as he breathed deeply. He was going to struggle this week. Thankfully, today is Friday and the date was tomorrow. So, he had something to look forward to in this Devil hellhole.

Kasane glanced at Hiroki out of the corner of her eye, seeing his tense posture and slit eyes meant there would be no stray comments from her. She might not even talk today because she knows that something taken in the wrong context could mean a lot.

Or her being pushed against a bathroom stall while Hiroki completely and utterly ravages her mouth and fucks her silly. Consequences be damned.

You know, totally normal things to think about with her 'friend with benefits' and all that.

"Keep thinking like that and I'm not going to hold back," Hiroki said, plugging his nose, knowing his friend was still aroused. "Yasaka-san must have put some real lewd thoughts in your mind. Let me guess, one of them was with her behind you watching me rail you, hm?"

"Baka!" Kasane shouted. "No it wasn't!"

"The small quiver in your thighs says the opposite," Hiroki said plainly. He was not embarrassed by this. "Did you bring a spare set of-"

"Not another word, Hiroki-kun," Kasane covered his mouth with her hand. To which he then licked.

She pulled away, or tried to. He grabbed her wrist and sucked on her index finger. Shit, this was a mistake. He immediately let go, averted his gaze, and closed his eyes so he wouldn't imagine some things he'd very much like Kasane to do, especially to him. "Let's just get on with the day, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Ironically enough, they crossed a bridge at that very moment. Alongside other students of Kuoh, none of them truly paid attention, since Hiroki had claimed Kasane as his. The girls still fawned over Hiroki and the guys wanted him dead.

Nothing changed there. Even though that attention changed as another student walked by the couple. One whose energy set off red flags for the pair. They knew they were in Devil's territory but they didn't know who was a part of their respective peerages—their being Gremory or Sitri.

Kasane had to take a mental step back, even her own heritage was a problem. On one hand, she wanted nothing more than to succumb to her desires. On one half, she wanted to indulge in those fantasies of hers and even his. On the other, she had to ignore those and remember her true purpose.

"Come on, Kasane-chan, we'll be late," Hiroki said with a soft smile as he carried his bag at his side. They both were denying it but they knew if they crossed the line, there would be no going back. For the pair, they secretly wanted to but understood if the other wasn't ready or uncomfortable.

However, such lapses in logic are not to be blamed on anyone. They are indeed a rare pair. Time to see if they can survive the place known as Kuoh Academy, also known as Devil hotspot.


The pair quickly composed themselves, even though Hiroki was shifting his leg mid-stride and Kasane was nibbling on her bottom lip. Her fingers squeezed her school bag with unease. "So, do you think Kunou-chan is going to be alright growing up without her father?"

"Kasane-chan, Kunou-chan…actually, I can't give you a proper answer. Anytime I've brought it up she avoids the question and at that point, I've stopped asking. I probably won't get an answer ever…I will say that they are missing out."

"On what?"

"Raising a girl like Kunou," Hiroki said to Kasane, shrugging off the feeling of entering the barrier around the school. "She would totally be a daddy's girl."

Kasane did feel a little bad. "At least she has a parent."

"Ouch, too soon," Hiroki winced. "Well, do you think they will approach us today?" he asked, wanting to shift the topic away from this. His navy eyes looked off into the sky, knowing exactly where his thoughts were going. He felt his heart seize up metaphorically as the ceiling of the New School Building entered his vision. He then felt a grip on his hand, looking down to see Kasane pulling him inside. "...thanks."

"That wasn't meant for you."

"I know, Kas-chan…"

"Hiroki-kun, don't use that name!" Kasane pouted, yet her expression didn't shift. Her body language did that for her.

He laughed, "I know but seriously, I never have thanked you for all you've done for me."

The white-haired girl huffed, "You're welcome. Now, let's get to class so we don't have to deal with Shitori-san getting on our case."

The navy-haired boy sighed, "Sure thing, lead the way, my dear."

"Seriously, that posh accent needs to go," Kasane giggled lightly, rolling her eyes, making many girls and boys swoon at hearing such an angelic sound. Yet Hiroki knows that it was all for him.

Call him possessive if one wishes to but his instinct was telling him that something was about to get complicated real quick. As if having one of his kouhai stalking them both wasn't enough.

"I got a girlfriend!"

""Hoh?""

That was Issei Hyoudou, proclaiming to his friends of the so-called Perverted Trio—Matsuda and Motohama—that he scored a date with a girl named Amano Yumma and the kinetic users rolled their eyes.

"So that explains the foreign energy…but in their territory? Shouldn't something have been done already?" Kasane muttered, unaware that a certain blond [Knight] heard that. His eyes had glanced over at the pair in curiosity before looking away. Buchou would be pleased.

"Hm, she's going to kill him…" Hiroki muttered. The two looked at each other for a split second, "Wanna make our date stalking him?"

"One, that creepy. Two, that was my idea. Three…we're going through with it, right?"

A gruff chuckle from the boy, "Definitely. We'll have all weekend." He was not letting her slip through his fingers any more than she already had.

"Don't disappoint me," Kasane said, not like her standards of a first date were high anyway. No one has asked her on a date before. So, this would be her first time. Despite her looks, Kasane was one awkward girl.

"Oh, and the date will be only a prelude," he said as they entered their classroom.

Kasane half-turned, confused, "You weren't talking about the date?"

Hiroki paused, "You were?"

Safe to say, Class 2-B got some entertainment in the form of a blushing couple who had horribly misunderstood the other. Class started soon after and the fact that the dominating presence within the room grew compared to yesterday, meant that watching over the date became first priority. Hiroki felt like he was familiar with this presence but only vaguely.

Even still, the pair were not paying much attention in class because they were daydreaming. Kasane found herself wondering what Hiroki was going to wear, as aside from the Kuoh uniform and sleepwear, he wears casual outfits. Maybe he'll wear jeans and a form-fitting shirt. Kasane was luckily covering her mouth to hide the drool she was going to leak.

On the flip side, Hiroki wanted to know if Kasane was going to wear a dress of some kind like a sundress with a nice pair of flats; accompanied by a pair of leggings that she's so fond of. The female Kuoh uniform did show off a lot of skin and had potential panty shot material if one was named Iss-uhm, a pervert. Still, he had to admit that Kasane was quite the looker in it. The thigh-high socks cinched the look as well. Okay…maybe he has a preference for the lower halves of the female anatomy but that does not mean he neglects the upper half as well.

Personality first. Compatibility second. Looks are a bonus.

Aaaand now he's horny…fuck. The sudden tightness of his pants was a bit of a problem considering how these dress pants are just a size smaller than he liked.

Only a bespectacled twin-tailed girl noticed his problem and licked her lips. She is a really lucky girl. Maybe I could convince him to mold something. She sauntered up to his desk, "Enjoying your daydream?" she asked as class was over.

Hiroki blinked as he realized it was over, Kasane was still out of it. "Depends."

"On?"

"Whatever your next sentence is," Hiroki said. "I'm aware you're basically the 'female Hyoudou' of Kuoh, Kiryuu Aika-san. So…" he grinned with a hint of smugness, "...what will it be?"

"You planning on destroying Randall-san over the weekend? Making sure she's sore?" Aika asked the navy-haired boy.

He already picked up what she was saying, so he decided to play ignorant, "Yeah, training to make sure she can stretch into all the right positions." He internally laughed as he could predict how she was going to interpret his words. He was proven right as a perverse grin, with a blush, came onto Aika's face.

She snickered, "Anything else?" As she adjusted her glasses. "Nothing else?"

Hiroki chuckled, "Oh, I can't forget to make sure she's all clean." He stood up from his chair to lean over to the girl's ear. "Just so I can make her dirty all over again."

He grabbed his briefcase and walked over to the white-haired girl's desk before tapping his knuckles on it, "Kasane-chan, you in there?"

The girl blinked before looking up into his eyes, noting the slight concern that crept into his posture. She had to admit it was valid as she doesn't just zone out like that. Meanwhile, behind them, Aika was blushing furiously at what he just hinted at and she had the desire to go to the Manga club and commission them to make a story about them and their 'training' session. In fact, she was already out the door, confusing the Perverted Trio as they have never seen Aika be so flustered before.

"""Teach us, Sensei!"""

Hiroki wrapped an arm around Kasane's waist, opening the door to the classroom, "Nope. If you can't figure it out, then don't bother."

A piece of advice that they will have to consider…for maybe about five seconds before they decided to go peep on the Kendo girls after practice. Kasane finally snapped to and looked around in a blitz, "Wait, when did we get out here?"

"Are you okay?" Hiroki asked. "You were seriously out of it. You usually pay more attention than I do."

She sighed, "I…"

Hiroki patiently waited for an answer, not wanting to interrupt her. This was the one time that she actually wanted him to interrupt her.

"Are you regretting saying yes?"

"NO!" Kasane exclaimed. She quickly looked around to see if any other student was around. Thankfully, there weren't many. "I…I was just spacing out…thinking about the date…" Kasane was twirling a stray lock of hair as she said this.

Hiroki was swearing his heart was going to beat out of his chest. How on any living planet is she so cute and so hot at the same time?! This is fucking unfair! Claim her! Hiroki smiled at her, "Don't worry. I promise to make a half-decent impression when it comes to the date. I do want to make it special."

The problem was…she kinda…maybe sorta…wanted to skip the date and get to the good part. Those fantasies were strong. Stronger because she does love Hiroki more than she lets on. The hugs, kisses, and affection over the years were leading to a fever pitch.

Kasane continued to blush all the way to the one class that she did enjoy. Gym class. Phys Ed for a proper term. Playing sports in class was actually a lot of fun, she had to admit. Compared to training, this was taking it easy. The white-haired girl easily found that she is proficient at volleyball. On the flip side, Hiroki is awesome at football (soccer) and easily has the footwork to back it up. However, Kasane believes he's using his power to sense where others are.

He denies it. Truth being, he's only using it to make sure she's watching.

So, the two separated and went to their assigned changing rooms. Of course, the girls greeted Kasane with adoration. Two girls, a brunette and pinkette, approached the white-haired girl. Murayama Yui waved to Kasane, "Hello, Randall-san."

Kasane grimaced slightly but for a different reason entirely, "Hello, Murayama-san, Katase-san."

Katase Kaori nodded back, "Ready for class?"

Kasane shrugged, "Compared to the training Hiroki-kun and I do within Kyoto's dojo, this is more relaxing." That wasn't her being arrogant, just stating a simple fact about herself. "That being said, if I excel over my classmates, those that wish to surpass me can reach greater heights…"

Katase and Murayama were looking at Kasane in awe. Kasane thought her own statement was arrogant. She excepted to be called out on it. The girls—all of them—were all in the midst of changing, so bras and panties were seen. Kasane made sure to keep her eyes above the girls' chests. Sure, she's a girl too but she does have a boundary.

Speaking of…

"Kiryuu-san, I would appreciate it if you would not attempt to sneak up on me. I could have severely harmed you if I was to react."

The glasses-wearing female only giggled perversely. The other girls sighed, knowing how this was going to go. It was the same song and dance last year too. "Well, with those puppies that you're packing, Kuno-san will be pleased."

If only you knew what happened thi- wait no! Don't blush, don't blush, don't blush…

"Are you alright?" Katase asked, seeing the slight hue in her cheeks.

"Y-Yeah, perfectly fine," Kasane said as she slipped on the Kuoh gym uniform. A long white shirt and a pair of shorts that covered her bum. How would Hirochi look at me?

Aika didn't believe her, "Mmhmm, you were thinking something naughty? Something naughty with your boyfriend? Wait…that means…"

Murayama was the one to whisper, "Kuno-san is a virgin…"

"Well, he's a hot virgin!" a random girl shouted.

Kasane chuckled, despite her efforts to the contrary. "Yes, and I will say…he's mine, so do try and keep him out of your mind."

The subtle amount of intent leaked out was enough to get the girls moving.


For the boy's side, every single one of them was sending him a glare that he brushed off. The amount of killing intent was almost enough to bring out his draconic side. He shoved that feeling down as his sense of smell picked up a Devil.

Joy, he thought. Then came Yuuto Kiba and Hiroki can't say he was surprised. The smell of a Devil was on him. Reincarnated perhaps? "Kuno-san, how are you adjusting to Kuoh?"

Hiroki couldn't be rude, not that he would, but he is being nice. "Kasane-chan and I are adjusting alright. It's normal for the guys to be glaring, right?"

Kiba chuckled awkwardly with a sweat drop, "Unfortunately. I can't understand why."

'That's because you're a pretty boy who gets all the girls and leaves none for the rest of us!' Was the collective thought of the other boys.

Hiroki honestly didn't get it. He's already dating a girl, why the hell would he go after another one? They should be happy that he's not after one of the Two Great Onee-Samas. He would come to eat these words very soon. The two mentioned girls weren't even his type. Pretty? Yes. Cute? Also true. Supernatural? Definitely. Had his preferred item? Nope. That item? A secret.

Hiroki is also faithful to his m-girlfriend. So, even if he ever got permission to pursue other women, he wouldn't unless they just clicked with him. From what Yasaka had explained to him about his Dragon heritage, mates tend to be one of two categories. Chosen and Assigned.

Chosen mates are obvious. They are ones a Dragon will take and mark—read: fuck—eventually. These connections are better because it gives him time to build up the relationship. Hell, he's still trying to get Kasane, which will happen this weekend. He was done waiting.

Assigned are those fantasy trope-like soulmate connections. Hiroki hopes he doesn't have any because it will feel forced. Predestined mates? Not what he wants. Bah, what's he thinking? One mate for a half Dragon like him was enough. But a horde sounds good.

"Are you alright, Kuno-san, you spaced out," Kiba said, his normal smile shifting into a frown.

Not wanting to find out if his eyes changed because of his instincts, he gave the blond prince a closed-eye smile, "Not to worry, Yuuto-san, got caught up in my own thoughts."

To the side, "Tch, look at those two."

"I know, those two bishounens talking like they've known each other for years," Motohama said.

Issei, however, didn't say anything. "We should probably head out before Sensei comes in and wonders what the hell is taking so long. Hell, the girls might be done before us." The brown-haired boy felt a kneejerk reaction to listen, for reasons beyond his own understanding.

So, gym class began and the first thing to catch his eye was, of course, Kasane. She put her hair up, exposing her neck, and since the t-shirt was a plain white one, it accentuated her natural curves. Fuck, don't pop a boner, don't pop a boner. Don't think about her undressing with-and fuck… Hiroki could feel himself getting aroused.

Taking a deep breath, he sighed, "Are you alright?"

This time, the voice belonged to Issei, who was curious to the mood changes that Hiroki was going through. "I am alright, thank you for the concern, Hyoudou-san."

"Kuno, Hyoudou! Quit yapping and get over here!" Their sensei yelled and the two made their way over to stand with the rest of the class. Kasane sought out Hiroki and grabbed his hand, making him relax.

"Today, since this week was very short, we'll be splitting up and playing a few games. The room is big enough for two large games. Take your pick between football or American wall-to-wall football," Sensei said.

The navy and white-haired children gleamed at the opportunity. Their classmates subtly took one step away from them. Kiba rose an eyebrow at them, then recalled that their classmates heard them say that training was a part of their lives and this was their way to unwind. He softly hummed to himself, telling himself to inform Buchou later. They, along with Hyoudou, were great prospects for Buchou's peerage. She still had another [Bishop], [Knight], [Rook], and all eight [Pawn] pieces.

According to the talk Buchou and Kaichou had, the female would work as a [Knight] and the male a [Rook] based on their preferences. Sensei then divided the teams based on who wanted to play what. It was no surprise that Hiroki and Kasane were put on opposite teams.

However, to Kiba's eyes, they were just messing with each other and not caring at all, except for the competition between them. That, and the excessive amount of PDA. Not like full-on making out but touches and other flirtatious gestures but the game continued. The funniest part to the blond [Knight] was how the game ended in a tie. Even better, the two weren't tired but Hiroki was looking at Kasane with adoration and a grin.

She noticed but smirked back at him.

No one understood how they were a couple but Kiba found himself not wanting to ask a question he did not want an answer to.

Once they were changed back into their Kuoh uniforms, Hiroki and Kasane were holding hands and had content smiles on their faces. Their flushed cheeks from the small exertion gave everyone the wrong idea. However, the bag of gym clothes spelled out what actually happened.

"Now that we got that out of our system, what say you if we start this date now?" Hiroki asked Kasane.

"Skipping to the main event already?" Kasane asked.

"No no, one night out on the town, on me, Kasane-chan," the navy-haired boy asked his gi-mate with an easy-going smile. "Pick whatever you want to do, and I'll go with you. Because after that," he leaned down to her ear, moving a few loose strands out of the way, "You're mine."

The force of his voice sent a shiver of anticipation down her spine and she turned to see his eyes slowly forming into slits. She rested her free hand on his chest, "You know…I'm tempted for the date to not be in the town," she mirrored his action of whispering into his ear, "but to be in the bedroom instead. I'm done waiting. I'm done ignoring it. After the tease this morning and the images Yasaka-san left in my mind. I want those to be a reality."

Hiroki gulped while trying not to rip off Kasane's uniform and take her right there in the hallway. "You absolute tease. You are so going to get it."

She kissed his cheek, "I look forward to you trying."

"Ahem."

The couple turned to see Tsubaki-fukakaichou looking at them with slight disapproval in her eyes. "Kaichou would like to see you both in the Student Council Office."

"May I ask what for?" Hiroki asked, blinking a few times, rubbing his eyes in fake exasperation.

"She will explain when you arrive. I will not reprimand you for the PDA. Please do try to keep it at even level."

Kasane wanted to retort but Hiroki put a hand on her cheek. "Don't say anything. Fuka-Kaichou is correct. We were being over-affectionate. I will be honest, Fuka-Kaichou, I believe that rule is silly."

"Noted," Tsubaki said, "Please follow me."


Sona Sitri sat at her desk. She told Rias that she was going to attempt to recruit them into her peerage. If that failed, then Rias was free to try to do the same. Sona has a [Knight], [Rook], and three [Pawn] pieces. She was going to attempt to recruit them. I already said that, Sona thought to herself, keeping her face stoic. The rest of her peerage, the Student Council, contained her [Queen], both [Bishops], one [Knight], one [Rook], and six of her [Pawn] pieces split between three people.

She confirmed that both Kasane Randall and Hiroki Kuno have Sacred Gears. However, the energy they give off is minimal at best. Sona thought of why that could be the case. They definitely have the power to defeat High-Class devils, around the mid to low high level. So, the couple have the potential. The fact is what these Sacred Gears are. Are they a new series? What are their powers? Have they achieved [Balance Breaker]?

She sent her [Queen], Tsubaki to fetch them because she needed discretion and she had to know. Of course, Sona will not coerce people into her peerage. If they don't accept, then she will use her demonic power to wipe their memories of the conversation and continue as normal. That was going to be put to the test. "Remember, no remarks."

"Hai, Kaichou," said the peerage.

*Knock knock*

"I've brought both Randall-san and Kuno-san."

"Enter," said Sona.

The door opened and the two mentioned people entered, followed by Tsubaki, who closed the door. Tsubaki stood behind Sona's desk, as expected of her [Queen]. The two did not look surprised to be here but almost…expectant, even smug. For everyone else, especially the newcomer Saji, wondered why the two new transfer students were here. Unless…

The white-haired [Bishop], Momo Hanakai, noted how the navy-haired boy flicked his gaze to her for a fleeting second. Curious, she looked to the other white-haired girl attached to his arm. They walked hand-in-hand inside the room. She heard of the two transfer students being an item. However, his aura around him felt a little chaotic but had a lure to him. She will have to investigate this further. And down the rabbit hole.

Kusaka Reya, Sona's other [Bishop] kept her eyes forward, her brown pigtails and eyes only moving along with her breathing. She understood why her [King] wanted them. They already had high magic potential, almost as if the source of it was internal and something that can easily replenish. The energy within them was curious.

The reddish-brown-haired [Knight], Meguri Tomoe, was excited at the prospect of new members. The excitable girl wanted to scoop them both up in a hug but figured that would cross a few too many lines.

The tomboy of the group, Tsubasa Yura, felt like she was almost looking into a mirror. Hiroki noticed and gave her a once-over. He seemed to have noticed the similarities. "If this was any other situation, I would be acting like you're my estranged sister for the joke."

Yura cracked a small smirk at that. At least he has a decent sense of humor.

"So, Kaichou? Why did you request us here? I think walking across campus after Phys Ed is a little tiring," Kasane asked. Her blood-red eyes showed how miffed she was. She was enjoying teasing Hiroki like that. She was indulging in a side of her that she hadn't brought out in quite a few years. She missed it.

"Straight to the point, I see neither of us are much for small talk," Sona adjusted her glasses, "Tell me, do you believe in the supernatural?"

They shared a glance and then looked back to Sona with smiles on their faces, "I noticed who you were as soon as I walked into the school boundaries. So please explain what you want with us, Heiress of the Sitri Pillar."

While the peerage reacted with shock, Sona merely raised an eyebrow. "May I ask on how you knew?" Hiroki simply tapped his nose. Was he a Youkai?

Kasane answered, the smile dimmed down, now serious, "We knew this territory was under Devil's jurisdiction but we did not come here to be spies."

This time, Sona did widen her eyes, "How did you-"

"Our personal files said 'Kyoto' and when you felt us, you immediately thought we were a part of the Youkai's faction. While our Guardian lives in Kyoto, she supplies us with tuition. We don't officially affiliate ourselves with her," Hiroki said.

"What exactly are you?" This time, it was the [Pawn], Saji asked. You, Kuno-san, feel-"

"Like a predator," Kasane said, to which everyone nodded. "I felt like that the first time he let out his aura. He's been subtly leaking it out to see which one would notice."

Hiroki stepped forward towards Saji, but glanced at Sona to see if she would allow it, she nodded with hesitance. "This will look weird but trust me, I'm not into you." Saji was confused until Hiroki started smelling him. "Hmm, a Draconic Sacred Gear, not like the other one. This one…hmmm, one of the…yeah, that's likely. Ranks far higher than I do…"

"What?" Saji was just plain confused.

Hiroki stepped back, "You've picked a good one, Kaichou."

Sona wanted to question that but instead drove her point back to the heart of the matter, "With that out of the way, I assume you are aware of the history of the Three Factions?"

"We are. Our Guardian was ensuring we knew what we were stepping into," Kasane answered curtly.

Sona nodded at that. Nothing wrong with being safe, "I want to offer you two a position in my peerage. You both have potential and from what I can gather, Sacred Gears. Both of which seem to be of the same series or species."

And so, they fall back onto their seven deadly. Greed.

Both transfer students had an answer, "Unfortunately, I have no desire to be a Devil. I imagine that you treat your peerage well but I like having a human side."

Kasane followed up, "I will also decline for similar reasons. You can also tell Gremory-senpai that we will decline her offer as well. There is no coincidence that two of the Maou's siblings are here. You may run this territory, but we do not wish to be involved with your politics."

Sona sighed. She predicted this answer but-

"Why wouldn't you want to become a Devil?" The voice of her sole male [Pawn] rose up. "Kaichou is offering you something amazing, and you're turning it down?"

Hiroki's voice hardened, "I don't want to be a servant, young drake."

That statement hurt Saji's pride. The upset look on the blond's face told Hiroki he was about to throw hands. Hiroki then used his power to put a roadblock in his way. So, when Saji stepped forward, he hit a wall. "Bad idea, young drake. As of now, you cannot possibly take me on. Not only that, you're disrespecting your [King] and the entire peerage with your actions. Respect my and Kasane-chan's decision, and I shall respect yours in turn, understood?"

This time, Hiroki did not hide his slit eyes from the peerage. Kasane grabbed his hand and rubbed small circles on his wrists. "Just think of what you'll do to me this weekend." Hiroki dropped his power and aura and instantly put his nose into the crook of her neck, absorbing her scent. His instincts were reaching the end of the rope. "My apologies. We were planning a date this weekend, Kaichou. This is delaying that plan."

"Not to worry. Kuno-san-"

"You can just call me Hiroki-san, if you wish," the boy gave her permission.

"Hiroki-san," Sona started, "What species are you?"

He clicked his tongue, "You are intelligent please don't insult yourself. You can make an educated guess," he answered while retracting from Kasane but he was now resting his head on her shoulder from behind her, hands resting on her stomach. Kasane was blushing but said nothing, enjoying the moment.

"Dragon?" Tsubaki asked.

"Half but yes," Hiroki said whilst he unfurled his wings. The wings almost matched his hair. He had three pairs of wings normally but only brought out one set, which then wrapped around himself and Kasane. Her hands touched one, and he shivered. His mate giving him attention is always a plus.

"What about you, Kasane-san?" Sona asked slowly.

"I'd prefer to keep that under wraps," she said. "I am half-human, however."

Sona, still wondering if she could at the very least, have these two as allies. "Well, that is all I wanted to ask. The offer remains open if you change your mind. If you need anything, seek out one of my peerage, and we can talk."

Kasane bowed her head slightly, which was tough, with Hiroki clinging to her, "Thank you, Kaichou."

"You're free to go while I discipline my [Pawn] for his actions," Sona said while Saji paled. He learned quickly what happens if you disobey Kaichou.

The two turned and began to leave, "Oh, and Kaichou? Say hello to Levi-tan, from Hiro-kun."

"From Kas-chan as well," Kasane added. "Now, Hirochi, time for our date."

They left just as Sona and co. processed the information. That nickname...They know Onee-sama on a personal level?!