Chapter 24

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"Koneko, I want you to stay with Gasper for the meeting in his room. Wendy, Asia and Akeno, I want you behind the Devils that will be there. Xenovia, Issei and Kiba, I want you three to stand at the entrance to ensure anyone who shouldn't be there, are unable to get access. Natsu… just don't make too much trouble," Rias instructed her peerage and close friends, sighing when she addressed Natsu since she knew he would do whatever he wanted despite what she said or asked.

"Don't worry Rias I will make sure he behaves himself," Grayfia said in her normal stoic manner before glancing at Natsu with a small smile.

"Hey I can behave myself," Natsu pouted.

"Not really, the chance that someone here might say something you don't particularly like is quite high and you can't tell me you will not do anything then since I simply won't believe you," Grayfia said with a deadpan expression.

"I guess you got me there," Natsu admitted his defeat lowering his head.

"That is why I'll keep you in line," Grayfia said and went up to him and gave him a comforting hug.

Natsu happily returned the hug and his spirit was lifted to its previous level instantly.

"Now that all that is done let's get to the meeting," Rias said.

The group said their good byes to Koneko and Gasper and made their way to the room where the meeting would take place. Natsu suddenly stopped just before the group entered the meeting room sniffing the air.

"I will come by in a little while, there is something I have to do right now, enjoy the meeting," Natsu said to the group and before any of them could ask him where he was going he disappeared in a cloud of black smoke.

"Why does he always do that, it's so annoying," Issei whined as Natsu disappeared.

"You know we can't control his actions, at least this way he won't cause any trouble during the meeting," Rias said.

"I wouldn't count on him staying out of trouble," Grayfia murmured getting a giggle from Akeno who was close enough to hear.

"Let's just get this over with," Rias said as she entered the room followed by Grayfia, Wendy, Asia and Akeno while Issei, Kiba and Xenovia stood by the door.

Inside the meeting room everyone was there and they were just waiting for Rias and her party. For the Devils the representatives were Sirzechs and Serafall, for the Angels is was Michael and for the Fallen Angels it was Azazel who was accompanied by Vali.

"Is Natsu not joining us?" Sirzechs asked Grayfia as she took her spot behind him.

"He said he had something to do and that he would join us at a later time," Grayfia replied.

"You must be sad not hav…" Sirzechs started to tease Grayfia only to receive a firm smack to the back of his head from the female devil.

"Don't start with that now or you will face the consequences from both me and Natsu," Grayfia whispered to him.

Grayfia knew he wouldn't be silence if she threatened him on her own but once she mentioned Natsu Sirzechs visibly flinched and decided to not tease the Strongest Queen right now.

"Before we begin I would like to ask Vali and Wendy what their thoughts are on the peace treaty. It is always helpful to get the opinion of the youth every once in a while," Azazel said looking at the other leaders for their go ahead.

Michael nodded and Sirzechs and Serafall complemented Azazel on the idea. Azazel turned to Vali as to give him the floor.

"I don't care about the peace treaty either way as long as there are powerful foes to fight," Vali said in a dismissive tone not agreeing with the treaty nor disagreeing.

"We all have our own personal priorities and there is nothing wrong with wanting to face powerful foes," Azazel commented before turning to Wendy encouraging her to speak her mind with a kind smile.

"I think that the peace treaty is the best option, the Great War only caused sadness and suffering. Families were torn apart with the death of members. My own family, my birth family, was wiped out completely. I was lucky enough to be taken in by the Lord and Lady Gremory. Others were not so lucky," Wendy replied.

"A sad tale you have and all that you said is correct," Azazel replied with a kind smile.

"The younger generation here doesn't seem to have any negative thoughts about the peace treaty so I believe it would be safe to say that to continue the peace would be the correct decision here," Michael said after hearing Vali and Wendy.

"Excuse me Sir Michael?" Wendy asked the Leader of the Angels.

"Yes young one?" Michael turned to Wendy.

"May I ask why Asia was exiled from the Church?" Wendy asked. She had wondered about this for a long time now and Asia didn't have an answer when she asked her.

Michael looked over to Asia since this concerned her as if to ask if she was okay with him talking about it.

"To be honest I am curious as well, it was never explained to me," Asia replied to his unspoken question.

"There is a rule in Heaven that was harshly enforced ever since the Great War. 'Any follower of the Church who aids the enemy of the Church for no benefit of the Church shall forever be cast from the path of the Church'. I admit that I am not proud nor am I for this rule and that I have been trying to change this. I was hoping that after this meeting I could dissolve this rule. Anyway I digress, the reason Asia was banished was because she healed a devil while in service to the Church and unfortunately due to this rule she was kicked out," Michael replied with a sadden expression.

"Thank you for clarifying that, to be honest it has been bothering me for some time but I dint wat anyone to worry about my problems that is why I never went looking for answers," Asia said in a tone of voice that indicated that a huge load was lifted from her shoulders.

"I hope you will be able to dissolve that stupid rule soon," Wendy said to Michael.

"So do I young one, I am just happy to see that young Asia as well as Xenovia are living a happy life," Michael replied with a smile.

"I feel responsible for the actions of my subordinate who took your life Asia and for that I am eternally sorry," Azazel said while bowing his head to the young girl.

"It's okay you were not the one who ordered that event, so you aren't responsible for it," Asia tried to comfort the Fallen Angel

"But due to my not being able to stop them from doing something like that you have been forced off of your own path and forced to walk another," Azazel rebutted.

"To be honest I am glad that I am on this path that I am now on. I have so many friends now and they all appreciate my healing powers and I can use it as I see fit, I am not restricted by the beliefs of others. And I have learned so much in the arts of healing alongside Wendy," Asia said giving Wendy a bright smile.

"Now let us continue on to more pleasant subjects," Sirzechs made himself known ready to continue the meeting.

Suddenly time stops, the only reason why the participants of the meeting didn't freeze was due to the barriers that had been set up prior to the meeting.

"What is happening here?" Michael asked.

"I don't know but something isn't right," Serafall said.

There was a moment of confusion in the room. The doors suddenly opened with the rest of Rias' peerage entering.

"There are multiple magicians attacking the school," Kiba said as soon as they entered.

"Gasper," Rias suddenly said with her eyes widening.

"What was that?" Sirzechs asked his sister.

"This is Gaspers power, something is wrong," Rias said with urgency in her voice.

"Where is he now?" Sirzechs inquired.

"In the classroom at the back of the Occult Research Building with Koneko," Rias informed her brother.

"We have to go see if he is all right," Issei said.

"I will go and rescue him," Rias said turning to the door.

"I'll come with you," Issei said and followed her.

The two left the meeting room leaving Sirzechs to take charge of the remaining members of Rias' peerage that were still there.

"I'm going to go out there to fight," Vali announced and after getting a nod from Azazel he left to battle the Magicians annihilating them with ease.

As soon as Vali left the room everyone felt a powerful aura behind them. Everyone but Grayfia, Akeno and Wendy spun around and fell into their battle stances.

"Come out and surrender or this will get ugly," Sirzechs called out.

"This will not end well," Grayfia muttered shaking her head.

"I think it will be quite funny," Akeno said with a giggle.

"Uhm guys…" Wendy started but Akeno quickly silenced her with a hand over her mouth and grinned down at her.

"This is your last warning, come out or we will obliterate you," Sirzechs said once again and started to accumulate magic in his hand.

Everyone but the three girls followed the Satan's lead.

"I will have to advise you not to attack me, young Satan," a demonic voice sounded around the room.

Sirzechs had a flashback to the last time he heard that nickname and Serafall had a flashback to her terrifying experience. Both the Satans quickly powered down.

"Stand down," Sirzechs said.

The devils all stood down recognising the voice but Azazel and Michael did not follow the order.

"You devils afraid of a demon?" Azazel taunted with a smirk.

"Not scared just smart," Akeno gave a witty remark which gained chuckles from the rest of the devils.

"I would listen to the suggestion that the young Satan made," the demonic voice sounded from behind the group of devils.

Grayfia felt two strong arms snaking around her and she leaned back into the person to who the arms belonged.

Azazel and Michael quickly turned around to where the voice came from and when they saw a demon holding Grayfia they started panicking.

"Release her demon," Michael roared out but couldn't fire of an attack because he might hit Grayfia.

"How about we talk this out?" Azazel asked attempting to stall for time so that they could come up with some way to defeat the demon without collateral damage.

"Grayfia do you think we should talk this out?" the demon asked Grayfia with a smirk.

"I don't think I am the best hostage in this situation. It would be more beneficial to go for a weaker hostage so that they have less chance to retaliate," Grayfia replied to the demon.

"Hmm you do make a valid point,' the demon said. It pecked Grayfia on the check before moving so fast that all that anyone could see was a blur and the demon appeared in front of Akeno.

"You will now be my hostage," the demon declared with a huge grin.

"Oh no, anyone but poor little old me," Akeno shrieked in mock fear.

"Hmm if that is what the lady wants I have the perfect hostage," the demon smirked.

It suddenly vanished from sight. Azazel and Michael were thoroughly confused at what had just played out with Grayfia and Akeno having their conversation with this demon.

"What sort of power does this demon hold?" Azazel asked.

"I don't know. I have never come across something like this before." Michael replied.

Before anyone could answer the two Wendy let out a shriek of surprise. Everyone looked at her and saw she was in the arms of the demon.

"Natsu will you please stop this already there are magicians attacking us," Wendy yelled out.

"Aw but I was having so much fun. Thanks for playing along Grayfia, Akeno," Natsu replied as he changed into his human form.

"No problem it was funny," Akeno giggled in reply.

"I should have guessed," Michael shook his head in disappointment.

"Oh Natsu I never knew you could be so fun. I demand you let me join you on your next prank," Serafall said as she jumped at him and enveloped him in a hug.

"Wait who are you exactly?" Azazel asked since he still hadn't met Natsu.

"You'll see in a short while," Natsu said before turning to walk out of the room.

"What, are you not going to join in on the fighting?" Natsu asked with a smirk.

Everyone but Azazel just shook their heads.

"Akeno, Xenovia, Kiba, Asia and Wendy can you go after Natsu and make sure the school still has its foundations. If you come across any magicians take them out. Grayfia I sense there is a barrier around us can you analyse it. Azazel, Michael and Serafall I suggest we wait here for their end game. I believe this assault is only the beginning," Sirzechs quickly gave out some orders.

No objections were made and everyone split up into teams with Wendy and Akeno teaming up and Xenovia, Kiba and Asia forming another team.

"We will go after Natsu while you go look for Rias and Issei," Akeno said to the peerage members before heading in the direction of the biggest explosions with Wendy following behind.

"My, my look what they left for me to play with," a female voice was heard behind the leaders of the Three Factions.

Azazel, Michael and Sirzechs spun around while Serafall moved next to Grayfia if she needed any help while she analysed the barrier.

A tall bespectacled woman with a voluptuous figure, tan brown skin, blue-grey eyes and long brown hair tied into a bun with a headset stood behind them. She wore an extremely low cut dress that had a high slit which exposed a large portion of her breasts.

"Katerea Leviathan, what is an old fossil like you doing in these parts," Azazel asked insultingly pushing his confusion about Natsu to the back of his mind and taking on a more composed persona.

"You know it's very rude to talk about a lady's age Azazel," Katerea replied not wanting to get irked on but him.

"Oh but I haven't commented on a lady's age in years. You only make that mistake once," Azazel shuddered at a memory he would rather forget.

"Well that streak of yours has just been broken," Katerea replied getting a bit irritated by the insults.

"Oh Heaven, where is this lady so that I can apologise right this instant. The only ladies I see are Serafall and Grayfia and I am sure I didn't mention their age," Azazel played the fool looking around frantically.

"You moron don't you see me?" Katerea's patience had run out.

And with that burn I will end this chapter to go and apply cold water. Sorry for the late update but I had an entire day lost to me because I had to stand in a queue to renew my driver's licence and the government services in my country might as well never work or only take one person per hour for what should only take five minutes. Ok rant over, I fell behind on my classes so I had to spend a lot of time catching up there. I might post another chapter this weekend but no promises. Anyway enough rambling so leave a review if you want and see ya next time.