Welcome back or hello there if your new to this story. Don't got much to say this time around but to be fair I've been distracted. There will likely be a bit of a lull before the next chapter gets released as I've been mulling over how to continue the story. As I've mentioned there's a bit of a backlog so where I'm currently at. the chapters have reached the story Climax point and moved to the second half? So to speak and now I need to figure out how to start those off. Anyways review time!
Whwsms:{Touma truly is the lady's man isn't he? I may need to edit that scene more in order to give index more reason to figure it out. Yandex anyone? That's just plain terrifying}
Fencer30:{Could have sworn that number is increasing wasn't it 29 last time?
The Kami-yan disease is unstoppable all who come into contact will contract it. Foolish to think that the males won't begin falling victim to it. After all we all know Thor and Accel are absolutely gay for Touma XD. Misaka Tabigake would try to be subtle about it.. he's actually about finding the missing piece after all.
Not to mention that Othinus makes it pretty clear she's so damn heads over heels for Touma that if it wasn't for the fact Touma's happiness came from the world he lives in. She may have ended up deciding she'd destroy it so it couldn't take him from her…. Oh yeah and she's a fairy.}
5had0wHand:{huh you posted three reviews for the same chap… well time to answer them.
Indeed Index no longer likes Othinus does she, Indeed in the myths Loki is Odin's blood brother. How could Index trust someone who betrayed such a person?
Can nothing stop the Kami-yan disease!? Now even the mere mention of Touma causes hearts to throb!}
Remember constructive criticism is both encouraged and desired. Now then let this tale of an infinity commence once again!
Chapter 26
Darkness in the library
Index, did not at all enjoy the rest of their time at the Maid Cafe, she continued to eye Othinus in cold hatred. Before they left the receptionist asked them to wait a moment, Index noticed a large group of the 'maids' standing a little ways inside the room they were just in.
They appeared to be talking to Muireann who nervously shifted foot to foot before handing her something. The young Selkie then rushed over to where Index, Touma and the pocket god of betrayal stood.
"Uh- K-k-Kamijou-sama? Can I come with you?" Her nervous question left Index even more upset as she knew Touma wouldn't be willing to turn her away.
"Um I'm not sure I am heading back to my dorm, you know, the boys' dorm" Touma told her, which made her shift uncomfortably. Index noticed that for some reason the 'maids' who were listening in got excited when Touma said he was heading to his dorm.
Muireann's face blushed, her dark skin once more growing darker from the rush of blood. "I-i don't mind K-kamijou-sama, and besides weren't you in need of eggs?" she looked at Touma uncertainly but Index didn't care, it's the mention of eggs she was interested in. Touma appeared a little shocked and muttered "Damn you nyah nyah bastard" before responding to the Selkie's question "yeah, lost mine due to being dragged half way through the city by two girls with deer hoofs." Hearing that Murieann stumbled and her eyes went wide a moment, but with a considerable effort, and, was that pain? Index noticed she composed herself once more before holding out the thing she was given. "Here then it's a gift from the girls in the cafe, they wanted to thank you for brightening their day just by being here."
Touma reluctantly took it and uncovered the object, revealing it to be 4 dozen eggs. The highschool boy fell to his knees, tears coming from his eyes. Words seemed to fail him as he made odd gurgling and sniffing noises.
The 15cm God of deception spoke in his stead "what he's trying to say is that you are his savior and that he doesn't know what he did to earn this or how he'll repay you or them for that matter" she shook her head with a smile before continuing. "Oh, and he says you can stay at his place for as long as you want."
How, and why she knew precisely what Touma was saying Index didn't know, and she didn't care nore want to know. But it appeared to be correct as Touma nodded at the war god's words. Index's anger grew even more at the pagan god, how dare she have her filthy fingers wrapped so tight around Touma. Something needed to be done, before she betrayed them all once more.
Shortly thereafter they left the maid cafe, they made their way back to Touma's dorm, but Index stayed silent. It hurt, It hurt knowing what Othinus did to Touma, and she glared in hatred at the Pagen God as she chatted with Touma and Muireann. He'd laugh and tease her and she'd smile and poke him, it was all a deception though, there's no other thing It could have been.
Odin betrayed everyone and everything, Odin loved no one and Othinus was Odin. No way could she have changed there was nothing that could do that, not even her best friend Loki did.
She was deep in thought, not listening to what they were talking about, it didn't matter after all. Othinus, the name of the little pagen fairy god on Touma's shoulder, just fueled her hatred. Thou shall not worship a god other than the father, Index didn't trust Othinus she couldn't be trusted.
'I can't wait for Touma to discover her lies on his own, if the myths are even half true then when Othinus reveals her true colors. It'll be too late and Touma will die' Index's teeth began to grit in impatience 'If only I had let that Kamisato guy kill her when I had the chance! I wouldn't have to deal with her myself, I can't risk her harming Touma anymore!' Index then began to plot how best to get rid of Othinus without Touma's knowledge so he wouldn't suspect her.
"-dex a- -ou -ight?" A faded voice entered her ears but she wasn't paying attention.
"Index are you alright!" Touma grasped her shoulders snapping her out of her daze, him and Muireann looking at her with worry and Othinus glancing at her nervously from behind Touma's head.
Index blinked and tilted her head, hoping the action would be seen as cute and thus relax Touma "I-i'm fine Touma, why?"
Touma narrowed his eyes suspiciously "don't you go lying to me Index, your face just now, it-" he paused gritting his teeth a look of dread on it. "It scared me, it looked exactly the same as it did back when." he cut off, unable to finish the sentence, no Index realized, not wanting to finish it.
Index didn't need him to complete that sentence to know exactly what he was going to say. If he was telling the truth, and she believed he was, then she had the same cold mechanical look that she did when IT was in control of her. Not her but, that thing, John's Pen, a failsafe program used to ensure her loyalty to the church. But it should be gone now, no remnant of it should remain in her, not after the incident in Winsdor castle.
Muireann nervously spoke up "um can we continue what we were just talking about?" she asked.
Touma put his hand up "in a minute Muireann" he said, Muireann nodded and Touma turned back to Index. "I know that you hate Othinus for what she did to me and I don't blame you, how could I?" he began. "But please Index, even if you can't forgive her please let her try to change. She regrets what she's done and doesn't want to cause me any more harm. Even if you don't trust her, trust that I know her, that I understand her."
Touma looked into Index's eyes as he spoke to her and for a moment she felt calmer, but she had to remain vigilant for Touma's sake. If she didn't find some way to get rid of Othinus, then Touma would suffer again, that horrid god would betray him again. Betray him like everyone she ever knew, no way would Index allow that. But she couldn't allow Touma to know what she planned, so she needed to lie. For his sake, she would lie, she would lie and pretend to forgive the god of death, she would lie and pretend to get along with her if need be.
"Fine then Touma, but I'm keeping an eye on her okay?" Index responded, she hoped he'd accept that answer. It wasn't exactly true, but she was going to keep her eye on Othinus, be it to find the right time to get rid of her to save Touma.
Touma looked into her eyes and those blue orbs seemed to pierce Index's soul and she was beginning to feel nervous when he pulled back and smiled. "Okay then Index im glad you trust this Kamijou-san's judgement" he then looked over to Muireann "so anyways as I was saying, this bastard thought it would be a good idea to leave his highly unstable harem in my hands and pulled a heroic sacrifice."
Index ignored the rest of their conversation as they approached Touma's dorm. They were about to enter the door when they heard some laughter coming from inside. This caused the four of them to pause a moment before stepping inside.
Lying on her back face flushed red and kicking her hoofed legs in the air near Touma's TV was Galistic. Next to her was a giggling Baobhan Sith who was sitting with her legs to the side hooved feet showing. Across from them sitting on Touma's bed was Stiyl Magnus head turned away and snickering. And sitting at the table with her hands clenched on her knees, her head hung in shame blushing madly in embarrassment, Nodachi lying next to her, was Kanzaki.
"Aaahhhh thas too much -hic!, So you're saying -hic! you a-actully put on the darn thin -hic! walked innu his hospital room -hic! a-and expected him not to freak -hic! out?" Galistic asked after catching her breath before grabbing a bottle of some kind off the table and taking a drink from it.
"Sister I think you've had too much of that, you're getting drunk" Said Baobhan Sith. still giggling.
"I will admit I was not expecting something so, amusing from you Kanzaki" Stiyl Magnus remarked.
"What in the world did I just walk in on!?" Touma shouted confused
The four intruders turned to Touma and Index noticed Stiyl's expression sour at him. Galistic on the other hand got up stumbling slightly as she walked over. "Your friend Kanzaki her was -hic! Just tellin us bout the time she-hic! Dressed up in a-"
"WAAAAwawwawa waaahhh!" interrupted Kanzaki even more red in the face and coming dangerously close to grabbing the large Nodachi next to her.
"Phhss fine -hic!" Galistic said before grabbing Touma's hand "Come ooonn~ Hic! We were just having fun hic!"
Index did not like where this was going but apparently neither did Touma "No-nonono I am not allowing myself to be dragged around by a clearly drunk teenager. This Kamijou-san does not want to be subjected to anything that even remotely resembles things Lessar would do"
Index noticed that Othinus had gone from Touma's shoulder and had somehow made her way to the table without anyone noticing. She tipped the bottle over and started drinking from it, somehow, to Index's pure shock emptying the whole thing.
"Hm, not bad it's a good brew, however I've had better, but for Mead you'd get around here it's fairly good." complimented the norse god as she used a napkin on the table to wipe her face.
Touma just gawked at her "Othinus are you sure you'll be alright after drinking the rest of that whole bottle?" he asked while trying to push off a drunk Galistic who seemed very interested in his exposed neck.
Othinus smirked at Touma's comment "I'm a norse god Human, I could drink an entire bar out of business and not even be tipsy. Of course it took a horn with an entire ocean of mead for my son to be unable to finish but even after he conceded hours upon hours in he wasn't even flushed in the face he even partially emptied it" the pagan god bragged to her victim.
Stiyl then spoke "Kamjou Touma I had received word you were needing reinforcements, so fill us in." his voice was cold and stern. Index didn't know why he seemed to dislike Touma but she'd figure that out after she dealt with Othinus.
Touma nodded "okay, well as you probably were informed, we ended up underestimating Celt the Leanan Sidhe" Touma began as he got Galistic to finally sit down, her sister restraining her as Touma spoke.
For the next few minutes Touma explained the situation to Stiyl and Kanzaki who had finally gotten over whatever embarrassment she was put through earlier. Every so often Index chimed in to give a little input, the three fey would also give their sides of the story and fill in parts that were missing. By the time they were done Stiyl and Kanzaki's faces were in deep thought.
"This, Ainmire guy is not someone we want to be caught unprepared by then." Kanzaki said slowly "if he was able to manipulate you fey, fey who shouldn't even be in this phase mind you. And lead you to attack Kamijou, he's serious business it's a wise choice we were called then" she nodded to herself
Styil clicked his tongue "not to mention the Leanan Sidhe Celt Eislyn, to think she could use AIM in substitute for Creative energy and then utilize the esper powers through that? We'll need a plan to deal with her, I hope you have something Kamijou" He looked up to the highschool boy.
Touma grimaced "I mean I've been told I should talk to Shutarua apparently she's like the conduit or something that allows Celt access to the AIM. I just don't know why, I'll still need to get through Celt first though as she's likely not gonna allow us anywhere near Shuratua otherwise."
Stiyl raised his eyebrow and looked around at the others in the room, Index knew what he was wondering. It wasn't long before he snorted in amusement, smiling "alright sounds like the most important part was dealt with, '' he said in a knowing tone.
That caused Touma to look at him confused "is there something i'm missing that everyone else gets?" but he had to push away the face of a groggy Galistic who once again made a pass at his neck with her drooling mouth.
Othinus rolled her eyes at her understander "I'm still astonished at the amount of excuses you come up with for yourself that somehow allow you to deny the obvious" this didn't seem to make Touma any less confused and in fact made him look even more confused than he already did.
Muireann sighed from her position at the table "I'm not gonna lie, I really don't want to fight Celt but Im not about to let her harm Kamijou-sama" she was still in her maid outfit but apparently wasn't as embarrassed being seen in it anymore. That or it was only when Touma first saw her in it that she got nervous. Index suspected it was the latter
"Does that mean you will be joining in the fight against her Muireann dear?" said Baohban Sith as she continued to restrain a drunk Galistic.
The young Selkie nodded and turned to Touma "I hope you can get through to her Mas- I mean Kamijou-sama!" her little slip up did not go unnoticed by those in the room. Index however was more curious to why Muireann seemed to be less embarrassed about it then she was back at the cafe.
Soon Kanzaki and Stiyl left to prepare in case of an attack by either Celt or Ainmire and Touma began to prepare the eggs to be decorated. The sun was setting so he also began to prepare dinner, when it was revealed that Galistic and Baohban had snuck back to seventh mist to retrieve his groceries he nearly broke down crying in joy, again. But this time quickly became somber.
Index was pretty sure she had a good guess as to why. Touma was never this lucky, meaning something bad was gonna happen in the future. And she suspected Othinus would be the cause of it.
After the eggs were boiled, Touma called Index over, they then worked together to mix colored dyes and dip the eggs into them before putting little decorations on them and setting them out to dry.
For once, since finding out about what Touma had been through with Othinus, Index was happy. She and Touma were having a Easter celebration and she loved it
"Ah, Index before I forget!" Touma said as he reached behind the fridge. "Happy easter!" he said as he handed her a basket full of chocolates and sweets of all kinds. "When I asked Fukiyousie Himegami and a few others if they had any tips for Easter treats they helped me pay for them, I hope you enjoy it." he smiled and Index felt her heart flutter once more.
"Mh hm" she muttered slight tears in her eyes.
"Now don't go eating them all at once, at least not before we have dinner" Touma warned like a mother would to their daughter.
"Oiiii Toumaa~ -hic is dinnr redy ya sexy beast!-hic" said the still Drunk Galistic as she flopped onto her stomach on the rug.
Boahban nodded "Indeed I would like to know if it's ready," she said in a calm manner.
"Im- so bad at being a maid, im supposed to cook for him, yet he's cooking for me? I need to be more assertive, wait what am I talking about!?" Muireann rapidly spoke causing those around her to look at her with raised eyebrows.
Othinus stayed silent as she sat on the table. Index for a moment Imagined what would happen if she, say for example, accidentally fell into her meal. Index could eat the entire thing and not notice the god of deception in it, Touma couldn't put the blame on her, and Othinus would not be able to harm Touma. She smiled cruelly at the thought, not even caring to think that such a thought is not the kind a Nun should be having.
Her dark thoughts were interrupted however by Touma "yes yes It's ready and Galistic, stop drooling on my floors!" he said as he brought over the main dish a Chicken, ham and vegetable stew with a dash of salt and pepper. He placed a bowl down for each of the three fey, a small cap down for Othinus and a small pot down where Index was eating. He then sat down with his own bowl and they had their meal, after they finished the sky had gone completely dark so Baohban Sith thanked Touma for his hospitality and proceeded to drag her drunk sister out.
Galistic however made one final lunge at Touma landing on top of him,and it took Baohban, Index and Muireann working together to pull her off before she could suck any noticable amount of Blood from Touma's neck.
"Thanks Imagine Breaker~-hic Im totally gonna nip yah again-hic some time you're just too adorable!-hic" the drunk Galistic said as she waved goodbye. Her sister then pushed her out the door and shut it behind them apologizing profusely.
Now Only Muireann Othinus, Touma and Index were left.
Muireann shifted her feet before speaking. "So um I'll sleep on the floor, if there's no room on the bed." she said.
"Nah don't worry" Touma said as he opened the bathroom door and went inside. "This Kamijou-san hasn't slept in his own bed for half a year."
Muireann looked at Touma in shock as Index crawled onto the bed. She looked around for a moment but couldn't see Othinus. Not good, she couldn't allow her to harm Touma and the only way to do that was to... doesn't matter, she can't do that if she doesn't know where she is.
As Index thought to herself, Muireann tried to go over to Touma only to find the bathroom door locked. "Wait! Are you saying you sleep in There!? Kamijou-samaaaa!" she shouted in desperation.
"Yep!" was the instant response "o..Othinus you don't need to nestle into my shirt like that, oh I guess i don't mind then"
Hearing that last part Index felt annoyed 'No no no NO! If she's in there with Touma I can't protect him from her. Damn it she knew she knew what I was planning and decided to use Touma's kind heart against me.' Index thought angrily.
"Othinus is sleeping in there with you!? Aahhhhh!" cried out Muireann, her face close to tears, she then pouted and wandered over to the bed. "I hope you don't mind me sleeping next to you...I-Index" she said slightly nervously.
"I don't mind" said Index, while Muireann got into the bed next to Index, Index continued to think to herself. 'Tonight was a bust, but tomorrow, I'll find some way to get rid of that treacherous god of war! I can't allow her to harm Touma, I won't!'
And with those dangerous thoughts Index fell asleep, what she dreamed of that night would give the little norse god nightmares.
