Chapter Seven: Kouh Academy II

After Rias had Issei and Kisara have a seat as Akeno was preparing the tea and snackcakes she continued explaining the hidden side of the Academy.

"Issei isn't aware of this himself yet but the Kouh School District is owned by my father and he is the acting School Administrator and Superintendent."

"So the school itself is Devil territory?" Kisara Asked

"Indeed, in fact as the Devil in charge of Kouh town you can say it is our base of operations."

"So there are other Devil Peerages in the town? Why didn't they help with the Fallen Angels?" Issei Asked

"It's for the same reason we didn't until we knew they were independent strays. Fallen Angels are not known to attack humans like they did you and Asia and if it came to war they would be the most difficult to fight. For that reason it is difficult for us to more on them without cause."

Rias then picked up her Tea cup Akeno sit on her desk. "Now to get back on topic."

"Many of Kouh academy's students and staff are from the supernatural, but not one is allowed to reveal that because a great many are also like you and Issei prior to a few weeks ago, normal humans."

"So they are not just devils?" Kisara Noted

"Correct Kisara-Chan, there are many Youkai, Demi-humans, Mages, and Scared Gear users like yourself here."

"And no one knows that there are others like themselves around?" Issei Asked

"Well, that is true but not at the same time. You see as a Gremory name holder those in the supernatural world know Me and my family are Dukes in the Underworld so for Supernatural beings, they come here because they know they will be accepted where they aren't among normal humans, but the humans who don't know about my name would join as if it was just another school."

Rias sits her teas down to pause.

"However those the staff know are supernatural are asked to direct the students not reveal themselves since there are humans here, and those who discover or awaken their Sacred Gear's after starting here are asked to not use it by the staff after being found out much like you two."

"Wow, So will we be meeting the others at some point?" Issei Asked

"You have already met some Issei" Rias Smiled

"Huh?" Noted Issei confused

"Take your Friend Motohama for example he has a common gear called [Veracity Stare] allowing him to see things others can't, but he don't even notice it is supernatural and dubs it as his 3 size scouter." 'Ehmhmhmhmhm'

As Rias giggled at the poor guys expense both Kisara and Issei were taken aback by this. They knew Motohama was an idiot but for him to be this bad. As they was still baffled Rias continued.

"Someone else with the same gear is your friend Asia, Aika Kiriyuu."

"Akia-San?"Aisa Questioned

"Wait that Pervert is the same as Motohama!" Issei Yelled

"You don't have room to talk Aniki" Kisara interrupted him

"Do you know what she was telling Asia today?" Issei argued back.

Kisara ignored him and turned to Rias

"Please Continue, Rias-Senpai"

Rias nodded and continued

"As I was saying Kiriyuu-san is a Gear holder and in addition a talented mage. In fact in regards to that you may want to meet with her Kisara-Chan."

Kisara Gave Rias a Confused look not understanding how magic and special eyes would help her. So Rias then Clarified.

"From the little we know of your Sacred Gear you're able to create an energy with unique properties from your hands. This is very similar to how most magic's work as well as Devil arts"

She then holds her palm up and creates a magic circle that in turn creates a black ball with a red flickering glow to it. Then she continues.

"You see I also have a unique energy from my mother's family called the [Power of Destruction] from the Bael clan, normally it is used similarly to ki or how you've used your gear till now, just by releasing it in waves or bursts."

"However" She continued "My Fathers family, the Gremory has a power called [Power of Precision] it gives its members high control over there techniques, powers, and energy's they harness such as magic, demon arts, rituals and even unique powers like this one."

"So that's how your abilities work President?" Issei Asked

"Not quite" She answered before continuing "You see the reason I suggested Kisara-chan to seek guidance in magic is I myself didn't inherent my father's power. So to control the power of destruction I practiced the devil arts or black magic as some call it to learn this with strict studying." She then closed her hand and extinguished the black ball of destruction before concluding. "As your brother learned in his first training this morning I am a strong advocate of effort and hard work, and I don't exclude myself from that requirement either."

Earning new respect for her brothers master Kisara bowed and said "Thank-You Rias-Senpai myself and Asia will try to speak to her about magic when we have some free time."

Asia hearing this chimed in "Me too?"

"I think that is a good Idea too." Rias Added "like my [Power of Destruction] and Kisara-Chans gear your [Twilight Healing] is also a power of energy creation, if you can train it with magic you may be able to increase its range beyond just direct contact."

Issei then raised his hand with a question "Pres. Back to what I asked earlier You said there was more devils here as well. Are they former humans performing contracts like us?"

Rias Smiled and nodded "Yes they are in fact they should be stopping by tonight so we can introduce our newest members."

Almost as if on cue there was a Knock on the Door, catching Rias' attention.

"Oh they're here, Akeno if you please."

"Yes, President"

After Akeno opened the Door and the Guest came in Issei and Kisara were bother surprised with whom they encountered.

Rias Stood up and Introduced the other group of devils as the School

"Issei, Asia, and Kisara let me properly introduce you to Souna Shitori of the Student Council, I think you may have met?"

"Nice to see you again, Hyoudou-Kun, Hyoudou-Chan, and Asia-San."

Asia replied first quite nervously.

"S-Same here, Thank-you for all the help during enrollment."

Issei was next

"Ahhh, Same here? Uhhh why is the student council here?"

Kisara Face palmed at her brother's question, before replying.

"Because she is the Other Devil obviously." "Please excuse my brother, President"

"Rise you head Hyoudou-chan, he is likely surprised since our normal meetings are quite different."

Souna struck Issei with a glare reminding him of their past relationship.

"I see, I forgot you oversee the disciplinary committee as well." "In that case sorry for the trouble he has caused you."

Souna rised her hand to indicate Kisara didn't need to bow again.

"Don't let it bother you, since he joined Rias' Peerage she has been taking care of him so he isn't out of line. I'm sure she has also already taken care of him from his peeping this morning."

"Huuh! You knew about that?"

Rias cut in to answer Issei and get back to topic.

"Issei everyone here except Asia and Kisara was able to sense you. Did you think your devil senses were yours alone?"

As Issei turned pale at all the looks that could kill from the other members of the council Souna introduced her peerage to the group.

"To start with my real name is Sona Sitri of the Sitri clan my family holds the rank of prince in the underworld."

Sona then Directed her hand to each of her members as she spoke

"My Queen is Shinra Tsubaki, of the Shinra of the 5 Principle clans, we met as children and have been friends ever since."

Tsubaki Bowed to the group and stay silent

"My first Bishop is Momo Hanakai, she is also childhood friend of mine from my father's work in building development"

Momo took Asia hand and greeted her "Nice to meet you, I'm sure we will be good friends as fellow bishops." Then turned her nose up at Issei and rejoined her group.

"My Second Bishop is Reya Kusaka she is from a lineage of witches I met in middle school."

Reya Bowed to them and said "Nice to meet you both I hope to get along."

"My Rook is Tsubasa Yura, She is a spiritually aware human. I found her fighting with a ghost last year and asked her to join me."

Tsubasa took both Issei and Asia's hands and shook them energetically "Hehehehe we are going to have so much fun!"

"My Knight is Tomoe Meguri, She is a Shinto exorcist I met last year when I was summoned for a contract"

Tomoe Bowed to Asia and Issei, but made eye contact with Kisara before returning to the group

"And finally my 2 newest members are my Pawns. The first is Genshiro Saji whom just joined last week and Ruruko Nimura whom joined at the same time."

When they went to greet Issei and Asia, Issei commented.

"Ohh to think there was another Pawn in the 2nd year group"

Saji though commented back "I'd rather not be put in the same boat as filth like a member of the perverted trio though."

"Huh, what was that tough guy"

"Eh You want to challenge me? Punk I'll have you know I used four pieces to be reincarnated!"

"So what, I used eight!"

"Bullshit that's all of them, did you think I'd fall for that, you're just talking out your ass"

Sona cut in before it could escalate

"Saji Stop it we only came to greet the newcomers"

"B-But President"

"Enough, I'll have you know he is not lying about using eight pieces so mind your manners"

Saji looked at Issei in bewilderment before he turned to greet them properly

"Eh, Nice to Meet you"

As Issei Shrugged him off Asia smiled and replied

"Yes, same, nice to meet you too"

Saji then looked up and grabbed Asia's hand with both of his and said with starry eyes

"I will be really happy to get along with you Asia-tan."

Issei jumped in and pushed them apart and grabbed Sajis Hand in a Handshake and squeezed it with all he had.

"Nice to meet you Saji-Kun" "Touch her again and I'll kill you" (Whispered)

Saji Returned is own death grip to Issei as he responded

"Yeah, Nice to meet you to Hyoudou-Kun" "Possessive little perverted bastard aren't you?" (Whispered)

Sona and Rias Watch with arms crossed and shaking heads

"Must be tough for you huh?"

"Guess it's the same for you too?"

Sona sighed and clapped her hands then spoke up over them.

"OK it's the Student Councils job to run the school and we don't need any problems here, I'm sure your both well aware what it means to not heed this warning."

Both boys went pale and backed off from there little scrabble.

Sona then turned to Rias and Said

"Now about our normal wager, how do you want to play it this time?"

"Wager" Issei Asked

"Yes, every month we and the student council compete in sports events to decide who will get a chance to get there familiars on the full moon" Rias explained before returning to Sona

"Every time is one on one so let's involve our peerages"

"We can't have a rating game you know."

"Obviously, but it'd be more interesting than our normal chess match, or contest of power."

"True be we can't include them all due to numbers"

"Indeed so how about we do small 3 games and it will be best 2 of 3?"

"I can agree to that so how do we decide the games?"

"Same as always" "Kisara-Chan do you mind drawing for us as a Neutral Party?"

Rias then pulls out a box of papers and Kisara proceeds to Draw 3 cards from it and read them off to everyone.

"First is… Tennis"

"Oh so we will be playing with Kiyome-Chan?"

"Who will be playing from your Group Rias?"

"Lets start things off with us Kings, What do you say?"

"Sounds Fair, Hyoudou-Chan please draw the next one"

"OK, Next up is… Eh, Mud Wrestling?!"

""Huuhh?!""

Instantly both Issei and Saji perked up with images of girls in bikinis fighting in a mud pit running through their minds. Unfortunately there masters noticed this.

"Sona it looks like was have volunteers for that game"

"Indeed, maybe they can burn off that excess energy they possess"

"Wait? Pres? What are you saying?"

"That Hyoudou it's all his fault, when I get my hands on him…" (Whispered)

Rias then turned back to Kisara

"What's the last one Kisara-Chan?"

"Oh, Last one is… Dodgeball"

"So lets play 4 on 4 So we don't repeat members, Sound good to you Sona?"

"Yes I was thinking the same thing."

"Ok then that settles it, then we will see you next week Sona?"

"I'll meet you there, Rias."

Before they left Rias called out.

"Sona, there is a favor I wish to ask."

"What is it?"

"Kisara has asked that Kiba and Issei Assist the Kendo club, would that be an okay acceptation with the current contracts agreement?"

Sona Paused for a Moment and after looking at Kisara turned away.

"That would be fine, but they can't use their devil abilities"

She then looked at her Knight

"Tomoe you was a member of the Kendo club before we met correct?"

"Yes, President"

"Do you mind joining them to ensure they stay in line?"

"No, President"

"Ok. Rias, Tomoe will be joining them is that okay with you?"

"I don't mind, how about it Kisara-Chan"

Kisara looked at Tomoe and replied "That is fine thank you for your help" As she bowed

"That Settles it I will see you later"

After that the Student Council left and everyone sat back down. Rias then spoke to Kisara about the contract.

"With this it appears that your request will be fulfilled, is there any specific points that you would like to address before we close?"

"No, I have observed Kiba-kuns skills already and can tell his basics are actually vary close to Japanese Kenjutsu so it won't need to worry about him." She glares at her brother for a moment "As for Issei as you said he will be a good sparring opponent for them and a test dummy"

After Kisara goes silent, Rias then asks. "Then what about Tomoe-Chan?"

"That's the thing, as you know she was a member of the club last year but…"

After a pause Kisara Continued "What you may not know is she was the former Captain prior to me."

Issei cut in "Indeed I recall she was a sickly girl but one that so quick with a blade I wasn't to escape her."

"Yes" Kisara continued "But last year she suddenly got better and quit the Kendo club to join the Student Council, because of that many of the girls in the club like Mura and Kat hold a grudge against her."

Rias Paused for a Minute and Said "It will be difficult to explain her situation to the club, but you will need to find a way to fix this situation. Perhaps like in the case of Issei you can find a way to exercise their frustrations on Tomoe"

Kisara Thought about it but was lost for an answer so she decided to wait and see how it went and Said to Rias. "I'm not quite sure what we will do yet, but I will need to think some more."

After that Kisara stood up and grabbed her bag and said "It's getting late so I'm going head home, I will see everyone later."

Kisara rushed out the door. She tried not to show it but she too was conflicted about Tomoe's reappearance in front of her in this situation.

Up to this point in her life there were 2 girls whom were able to best her in swordsmanship both of whom she saw as close friends and one was even the one who taught her swordsmanship and was like a sister to her.

She likely wouldn't be able to see the other girl since she moved away years ago, but Tomoe was there like Mura and Kat since Jr. High and her suddenly disappearing had a strong effect on her so she wasn't sure what to do.

It was when Kisara was about to leave campus when she saw someone waiting for her. Kisara stopped just short in front of the girl waiting to see what she would say.

After leaving the ORC, Meguri Tomoe got permission from her master and waited at the Gate for Kisara, but when she arrived she was at a loss for words. So she bit her lip and bowed to the girl yelling at the same time. "I'M SORRY!"

Unfortunately just like Tomoe, Kisara was at a bit of a loss for words "Tomoe?, Um, I…"

However they were interrupted before someone could break the Ice.

"There you are."

""Huh?""

"YYYY-Yuuto Senpai?"

"Kiba-Kun? What are you doing here?"

"President Rias and everyone was worried so I came to check up on you."

Kisara was Baffle and for some reason overtaken by embarrassment that Kiba had showed up but managed to squeeze out some words "Umm, Thank You"

"It appears you guys are in a conflict of sorts, is there something wrong?"

The girls look at each other

"No, of Cours…"

"It's all my Fault."

"Huh?"

Kisara started to deny it but Tomoe cuts in confusing Kisara further

Tomoe then closed her eyes and started to explain

"The Megumi family are a family who mainly exorcised demons as their way of life, using holy swords and their unique sword style to do so. However, a certain demon with a grudge cursed my family, as a result I was born with a course carved into my soul."

Tomoe takes a deep breath to calm her nerves before continuing

"I still learned my family's swordsmanship and purification spells but due to my weak constitution I was unable to take part. They tried everything to lift the curse and last year they decided to make a deal with a Devil and summoned President Sona." She was able to lift my curse by making me her Knight but in turn my family was exiled from the demon slayer business and there fellow demon hunters started to attack us and Slay me as a Devil."

Tomoe covered her mouth to hold her emotions and went on.

"BBB-Because of me... My Parents... they lost their way of life… Not once but twice... & President Sona… After she saved my life she stepped in and saved us again… She and her Peerage drove off the demons layers... and Now my parents work for one the companies the Sitri run here in the human world thanks to her... Sniff* and also I'm her Knight and no longer cursed… She has done so much for us I wasn't sure what I could do."

Tomoe wiped her eyes and took a deep breath to calm down in order to finish.

"It was right before I left the club that she was elected the Student Council Vice-President. Even though she said I didn't have to I left the Kendo club and joined the council as their secretary to assist her to becoming the President this year."

Tomoe paused in her story and Kiba Spoke up.

"I understand where you're coming from."

"Yuuto Senpai?"

"You see President Rias also saved me when I was at my lowest point, I'm surprised I wasn't dead by then but it's because of her I'm here and like you I want to serve my master for life."

Tomoe Nodded and Kisara understood why she left the club now so Tomoe turned to face Kisara once more.

"Please forgive me? I know I hurt you and the girls by cutting you off, and it was entirely my decision not Sona's. So don't blame her I'm the one at fault."

Kisara was confused and decided to grab Tomoe's hand and said "I understand and I never have blamed Sona-SenpaI, if anything we were worried about you and upset when you didn't give us a reason."

"However now that I know about devils and the supernatural I know why you couldn't. So let me ask you directly. Will you help out with the Kendo team again?"

Tomoe nodded but then asked a Question "Kisara, Can you have duel with me?"

Huh?

"We are both still on edge and if I'm going to help you with the girls I will need to know where you're at right now. The best way to fix both of those it to have a Duel."

Kisara gave it a moment and Nodded but then said "I want you though to give me your best though, use you devils power if need be. I've seen the world you guys live in and I want to experience it myself."

Tomoe was surprised at first but nodded as they all 3 left for the kendo club building.

To be Continued

Hey Guys I tried to create an emotional Scene here between Kisara and Tomoe, Unfortunately I can't Say I'm 100% happy with it So if you have any advice for future chapters like this please share.

For those of you who asked, Yes Raynare will return and yes Kiba and Kisara is a planned ship.