Yo to those who are reading thanks and heres another chap but from what I've seen others do lets give a few reviews some answers

Bluejack22: Thanks and yes people often forget that Index isn't useless but extremely useful and dangerous its a shame that people don't show that part of her often

LaGeTEd: Thank you and I doubt I'll have a set upload schedule as that would restrict me but I do currently have a chapter backlog

Whwsms: Nice to see someone i've seen around other fanfics liking my own yes the irony behind Index and Othinus telling Touma why he is being held back was purposeful, I suspect there's a mixture of reasons why index eats so much but that's a fairly funny theory, however only works if she only ate so much around Touma a theory my dad, yes he had his own theory which is the most common one, is that the Grimores in her head just need that much energy to be sustained, Yep the antagonist are acting based on a misunderstanding and/or lack of or misguided info. I wanted to show the Delta Force being badass and took the view that I often noticed is overlooked by a lot of people but definitely present in the series where AC's version of Dumb isn't actually dumb by outside standards. And yes Touma's misfortune would specifically be a Yandere Loli named Fukouda if she had physical form and would say that can we just admit that? Well your about to find out what the cry of the banshee does

Majin Othinus: Its a idea that's been Brewing and not enough people do Index herself Justice. And yes the term Understander basically guarantees the 'more than friends' bit but wether or not I'll do pairings is yet to be decided

And now people let the story commence once more

Chapter 4 Cries of the Banshee

Black, pitch black a endless hungry void Index felt scared, she didn't want to die but she had ran off without her allies and met a Banshee. 'Is this how it will end? No, Touma, help please save Hyouka' even as she fell deeper into that abyss, her heart being crushed she thought of others instead of herself. Her thoughts gradually began to grow muddled as her body began to fail her 'Tou-ma, I'm...sorry.'

A familiar shattering sound echoed out and she felt her heart kick into overdrive and her breath return. That sound was comforting to her, It meant the one who saved her and will always return to her was by her side. She would not want to give that up for anything. As she slowly regained consciousness, a little too quickly she thought. She heard muffled voices shouting.

"Yo- -hy?!" she slowly shook her head and opened her eyes to see Tatemiya, Itsuwa and Kamijou standing in front of her facing the Banshee. A few Amakusas were next to her performing a healing spell which explained why she gained consciousness so fast. Now that she was fully conscious though she could hear what they were saying.

"If you think that you can harm those I care about and love just because of some stupid fear. Then You got another thing coming!" Shouted Touma his face marred with rage as he stared down the Banshee. Seeing him so mad on her behalf caused Index's heart to skip a beat. That look on his face whenever he was standing up for what he believed in, she loved that look. She didn't like it when he was mad, but when he was mad for her and others. She couldn't help but feel warm inside. But she then was afraid, not for herself but those around her protecting her.

"Careful! She's a Banshee who's using the purposeful misinterpretation of the Banshee wail to cause anyone who hears her to die!" But she then noticed something, The Banshee was gritting her teeth, as if things were not going her way. Index then looked to Tatemiya while slowly trying to stand and he gave her a small smile.

"We know Index, which is why we put a spell up so that we can't hear her cries." It was then that Index noticed it, the mana in the air was altered using a spell that blocked certain sounds. Hear no Evil, See no Evil, Speak no Evil. It was a spell using the first part of that phrase. By viewing the Banshee's wails as Evil they would be unable to hear it from what she could tell with her mind as groggy and oxygen deprived as it was moments before. If one's voice held a particular hostile intent. The sound which came from it would not be heard, as it was Evil. That however Only worked per person. Meaning that Touma was not protected. While her, and the Amakusas were protected by the spell of 'Hear no Evil' Touma was not. The Banshee stood back in the intersection and spoke once more.

"You say that Imagine Breaker, but I'm afraid that I do not trust you. I've heard much of your exploits and none of what I heard lessened our fear of you. Of course you'd try and tell us that you mean no harm. It's all merely an act to get us to lower our guard. I will not fall for it." Tatemiya and Itsuwa went to take a step forward but stopped as Touma held out his hand.

"Do you honestly believe that I want to hurt you? If I had any intention of causing you harm I already would have your a Banshee and from what i've been told that means it only takes one strike from Imagine Breaker to kill you." Touma then placed his trusted right hand behind his back and looked towards his shoulder where Othinus sat and nodded. In response Othinus took a ribbon from his pocket, climbed down and tied his right hand to his back. The Banshee raised her eyebrow and then narrowed her eyes curious. "There, now there is no way for me to harm you with Imagine Breaker unless I fully intend to" Kamijou then looked forward. "This also means that if you cry now, I will die. But I will not use only words to prove myself, I won't let you kill me and I fully intend to win. But I will not cause you any lasting Harm" Touma then turned to Tatemiya and Itsuwa. "Do not support me, even if I'm on the ground bleeding, I will not deceive her. Protect Index and keep her from Interfering as well please" Tatemiya nodded and stepped back closer to Index. Itsuwa on the other hand seemed to want to protest, but Touma's gaze caused her to back down, be it hesitantly.

"If you will not have support put aside the former God as well" the Banshee said while putting up her guard keeping her back free and clear.

"He and I are understanders, You cannot fight one of us without the other." Othinus declared while gazing Directly at the Banshee. "And before you accuse us of cheating I will have no other protection other than this human. And I am incapable of magic in this state."

The Banshee glared suspiciously, but then her gaze softened. "You two are as one then? More than even most couples." Touma nodded and Othinus grinned the Banshee" sighed and smiled. "Maybe I was wrong, but actions do indeed speak louder than words." She then took a deep breath and just as Index was about to shout a warning Touma had already covered his Left ear with one hand as Othinus used her elbow to cover his right and her hands to cover her own ears at the same time by leaning against Touma's head. The Banshee then cried out while Index could not hear her. She could see her mouth open and yell as she charged at Touma who stepped to the side.

The Banshee swiped her arm at Touma while he and Othinus plugged their ears. Touma however used his legs which were perfectly free to kick her in the stomach causing her to falter and stop screaming then before she could take another deep breath to release another wail Touma used his left hand to hit her. Index was confused however, how was Touma hitting her? Banshee's were spirits and generally intangible. She then turned to Tatemiya who said "He had us take some screws and other things made of iron from the chairs and tables in the room, and when he learned that you were dealing with a Banshee he put a few in his shoes while we put up a protection spell after saving you. He also held onto a few that were in his pockets. I suspect that's why they act as a sort of muddled version of ''Cold Iron' allowing him to hit her." Index then saw what he meant. Whenever Touma threw a punch with his left fist or feet. The Banshee actually phased through until a certain point where she'd be knocked back with a few injuries.

"I apologize that I am hurting you. I wouldn't be able to hit you without Imagine Breaker however if I didn't take these precautions." Touma looked like he was in pain. And rightfully so, the screws were likely cutting his flesh.

The Banshee shook her head and looked at him oddly. "Im shocked. Cold Iron should be lethal but why isn't it hurting like it should?" she asked as if confused "How did you manage to find a way to hit me without it being lethal?"

Touma then smiled "well because Technically it doesn't fulfill the criteria to be cold iron. Screws are not made to be weapons. And they definitely aren't made at room temperature. It's just I'm using them like a rock in a boxing glove so I guess it only barely counts as 'Cold iron' and very impure 'Cold Iron' at that. And so as long as I don't stay in contact for long you won't be hurt too badly."

The Banshee upon hearing his explanation and seeing his soft smile looked unsure of herself. "Were we lied to?" she muttered but shook her head gazing at Touma. "As I'm sure you know You can't simply knock out a spirit like me so how will you win?" she said, smirking.

Touma smiled and replied "It's not about winning or Losing, It's about saving those we can and living to fight another day." he winced as he walked before gesturing with his hand.

At that point Tatemiya nodded and said "Grab all those still alive and get them out of here, then fall back!" the Amakusas then sprung into action and began moving each of the civilians who were lying unconscious on the ground. And moved them out of sight.

The Banshee attempted to target one of the Amakusas, but Touma used his shoe to trip her causing her to stumble.

"Index it's time to get out of here" Tatemiya informed Index as he took her hand. Before she could protest he picked her up and moved. Before she lost sight of Touma however, she saw Itsuwa call something out to him, and he smiled In relief as he turned and ran from the Banshee Itsuwa at his side. Index sighed in relief, the last thing she saw before Tatemiya rounded the counter was the Banshee gritting her teeth in regret and shame. As for why Index did not know, all that Mattered was Touma was heading to safety now.