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Clarent excalibur; It would be pretty cool huh~? Yeah, he's got a sadistic side, and comes out when in battle, and maybe some more intimate times. Ooh they'll be appearing every now and again. Thanks for the suggestions! I could see Xenovia being into that, or at least giving it a try. It would be something like that with Asia. Hehe, yeah he'd be quite protective over Akeno. Haha, that would be funny~

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Noah Riendeau; Thanks! She would, but Akeno's not with Rias right now, that's why Serafall didn't mention anything about it.

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Unzueta; Thanks very much! Usually, but not always, there are men that do use 'ara ara'. That would be a cool way for him to use lightning. Thanks for the vote! Aika could be yeah. Thanks for the suggestions!

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Komish; I'll take that into consideration.

ShadowUzumakit55; Yup, it's going to be quite the wild ride for Haruki. He'll have to keep Serafall's more wild side in check. Yeah, he'll be using his Holy Lightning in some fun ways. Thanks for the vote, and suggestions!

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Nameless; Yeah, Akeno's not been found yet. Thanks for the suggestions! I could see him doing that, at least for Akeno's sake. It would be funny to see them interact when Akeno comes up in conversation, or he tries anything with her. Haha, the harpies will appear from time to time within the story. I could see his contracts being those into BDSM.

Silver crow; Thanks very much! Yeah, he can be a sadist sometimes, but caring to those he cares for. He is yeah. Yeah, they're quite strong. Thanks for the vote! Thanks for the suggestions! Grayfia you never know. He was merely playing around, flipping the expectations upon them and giving them a fright. His feelings about Baraqiel are quite complex, and deep, that's all I can say about that. Yup, that's how his life has been. He surely will be like that~ The Harpies will do. Serafall wasn't happy with them huh. If someone's gonna try and kill him, he wont hold back and feel guilt about their deaths. Yeah, more of the reason why will be explained this chapter. Haruki could've had a chance to kill him yeah. He's definitely got guts to say that to Serafall, but also knows that Serafall's in a tough position. He is yeah, he's got an attraction to strong women, and a few other attractions we'll soon see. That's just who Haruki is, he'll help genuinely good people, even if they aren't good to him, but if they attack him, he'd stop them. He'll have some interactions with them yeah. Haruki tried his best to save Akeno, feeling guilt over the death of their Mother, and wishing he could change it. Haruki will help Akeno in a few ways and vice versa. They'll be reuniting soon. He'll keep it basically the same, maybe a bit longer by the time of Kuoh. Yeah, he'd be taller than Akeno. He could have an outfit like that. Yeah, maybe he could turn an area into an icy wasteland or something. Yeah, I thought it could have something like that back then. Yeah, his Balance Breaker would be different to that one. Thanks for the suggestions! Suzaku and he will have a good relationship. He is a Himejima after all, he could've also been blessed by the Shinto Gods. He'll be in her peerage, and will eventually get a peerage all his own. Maybe once reaching Kuoh we'll have things like that.

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GuestIII; Yeah, Holy Fire from Incinerate Anthem would be wasted with someone with Holy Lightning since they do similar stuff in terms of damage since Haruki already has an holy element, only difference would be that they burn while Haruki's shocks. Freezing someone with Absolute Demise would be different than Holy Lightning, plus it can act independently from Haruki. Thanks for the vote, and suggestions!

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Skull Flame; He surely is yeah~ He really can hold his ground if given the chance to fight~ Thanks for the suggestions!

Nivek Beldo; It could be a fun concept to explore. Thanks for the vote! Thanks for the suggestions!

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Jose19; Yes, I'm quite aware of her power, and Haruki's not that into battle, he's a sadist like Akeno so he likes fighting to that degree.

KnightOfGlory26; Thanks! Usually it is, but not always, there have been a few guys that have used it, strong tough guys that have some sadistic tendencies. Plus, there's another reason why he uses it. Thanks!

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Guests; Maybe in the beginning he wouldn't accept Issei with Akeno, he's quite protective over his sister. Thanks for the vote!

asterotus; Thanks for the suggestions! I did consider them Longinus, I did consider Teslo Karma a bit, but ultimately since we don't know the full capabilities, I'll wait to see what it can fully do before writing a story about it.

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MDM11; Thanks for the vote! He does know a bit of magic already. Some of them could be in his future peerage. I'd have to think of cool Sacred Gears for them if I was going to add them. He could learn to wield a sword. Thanks for the suggestions!

Guest 7; Yeah, he could do something like that, it would be funny if they mistook his sword for one of them~

Guest 8; I did consider that Sacred Gear, but wasn't sure if it would suit Haruki the best. Thanks for the votes!

Guest 9; No, he doesn't have a problem with using Holy Lightning, and yeah, he doesn't really have any hangups on Fallen Angels, it's more to do with Baraqiel himself. That would be pretty fun, thanks for the suggestions!

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Legend3881; Thanks for the votes! Yeah, that would be rather cool~

Morregen; Thanks for the votes! Those are pretty cool choices, thanks for the suggestions!

narutofan978; I did think of making a Longinus, but I couldn't think of one that would suit Haruki. The closest I got was having Variant Detonation perhaps. Mixing that and Holy Lightning together would be quite devastating destruction wise.

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Tremex; Those would be pretty cool. He's got Holy Lightning so he wouldn't need light things. Yeah, it would be able to grow in different ways. Yeah, they have things Juggernaut Drive, and beyond, Sairaorg's is Breakdown the Beast. Yeah, the Holy Fire would be redundant due to him having Holy Lightning, they would do similar things. Ice on the other hand could be used in some fun ways with the Holy Lightning. Yeah, that's how Georg usually does things with his Longinus, I think there could be a number of unique ways it would be used. Thanks for letting me know! Thanks for the votes! I can understand that about her.

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Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it's time to start the chapter!


The Devils world!

A loss...

That's how Suou Himejima saw it.

Now that Haruki was with the Devils, he didn't think there would be a way for him to get his hands on him, and extinguish him from existence.

But he wasn't sure how he was going to proceed.

Even as he sat at his home, drinking his favourite blend of tea, he wasn't sure what to do.

He truly was someone that was against killing children.

But in this case, he believed he didn't have any other kind of choice but to carry out this monstrous act for the benefit of Himejima.

"Suou-sama, the situation right now..."

When one of his men tried to speak, Suou silenced him with a wave of his hand.

"There's more than one way to get what we want. That meddling Serafall might try and keep that boy safe, but he'll come back to us, sooner or later. Continue the search for Akeno, we'll find her sooner or later. Also, make sure that we're ready as well. Contact some of our allies, this boy is dangerous...his knowledge...make sure that Akeno's found, do it as disgreetly as possible."

"Understood."

The man did what Suou wanted while he stroked his elderly chin, preparing for the events that were about to unfold...


After the crazy events of their meeting, Haruki had been persuaded to come back to the Underworld by Serafall.

The sky was an odd purple like colour, the air felt...different than in the human world, he couldn't quite place his finger on it.

Before him, was a large castle that Haruki couldn't quite see the end of from his position.

The large castle doors opened, revealing maids and butlers all pouring out. A large red carpet was laid down before them, extending from the castle door, towards them and stopped just short of their feet.

"These are my cute servants Haru-chan! Well, not my Evil Pieces, but they're apart of the Sitri Clan! If you need anything, and see one, you can ask them anything! They'll get you food, or anything you could imagine!"

Haruki looked over them, seeing the maids and butlers bowing their bodies.

Serafall skipped past her maids and butlers.

"Ooh! You'll also meet Sona-chan! If she's here of course! I hope she is! She's so cute that you'll lose it!"

Haruki gave her a questioning look, but shrugged and followed her inside.

Once inside, Haruki drunk in his surroundings.

Seeing the large staircase before them, the corridor that was beside it on the right hand side that seemed to go on endlessly. He could smell good food coming from the large corridor. He saw a sitting room to the left hand side, and saw a young girl sat down in their. With glasses on her face, her piercing gaze fell upon Serafall.

"Onee-sama, what are you..." The girl paused when she met the gaze of Haruki. Remembering him briefly, her eyes turned astonished. "...You found him Onee-sama."

"So-tan!" Serafall exclaimed, jumping the girl who looked uncomfortable, as Haruki moved closer. "This is him Sona-chan! His names Haruki, I call him Haru-chan because we're totally BFF's now!"

The newly named Sona gave an astonished look, while Haruki developed a light smirk on his face, seeing the chance to have some fun and took it.

"We're BFF's?" Haruki teased, Serafall pursed her lips. "I don't recall us ever being that~"

Sona, reading it the wrong way, believing that Haruki was annoyed, when he was actually amused by Serafall, bowed her head in apology.

"I'm sorry about Onee-sama, she can say wild things sometimes, please forgive her."

"No, it's alright. Don't worry~" Haruki said with a kind smile, looking towards Sona. "So, you're the famous So-tan? Your Onee-sama is right, you are cute. I think the glasses make you look rather adorable~"

He lightly teased.

Sona's cheeks turned slightly red with embarrassment when he said that, something Haruki thought was rather cute to see.

"D-Don't listen to Onee-sama, she says weird things all of the time. But, I'm surprised...she actually found you. I also wished to extend my gratitude that day, if it wasn't for you...there could have been many casualties."

Haruki felt awkward.

He wasn't usually thanked for many things.

"Eh...well...that's...no worries."

Sona cocked an eyebrow up.

"Hmmmm? Something wrong?"

"I'm in the land of the Devils, I'm a Fallen Angel human hybrid, not exactly the most comfortable place for me to be in, you know?"

"I see...well, regardless of what you are, I don't really care."

Haruki was quite surprised to hear Sona say something like that.

"Is that so? Aren't Fallen Angels your enemies?"

"Fallen Angels aren't my enemies, they're only my enemies if they attack me. Are you going to attack me?"

She spoke in jest.

Haruki's lips curled upwards.

"I wouldn't attack you, don't worry about that~"

He spoke with a happy tone, surprising Sona who began lightly raising her lips, it wasn't a full smile, but it wasn't a stoic expression either, it seemed to be a hybrid between the two of them.

"Well...that's good."

Serafall grinned when seeing Sona beginning to smile, and rubbed her cheek against her little sisters.

"Sona-chan! Are you smiling right now!? This boy made my Sona-chan smile!" Serafall then jabbed a finger towards Haruki. "But, if you try and take Sona-chan, I'll have to fight for her! She can only go to someone that I decide!"

"Ara ara, making your Imouto feel embarrassment, you're quite bad Serafall-san~"

Sona nodded strongly.

"I'd agree Onee-sama."

"Mouuu!"

Haruki held back a laugh.

He enjoyed being with the sisters, it was rather relaxing compared to how his life had been for the past year.

But, he knew he couldn't stay there for a long time, he had to go and find his big sister.

"So, this has been great, but I've got to go and find my Onee-sama now. So, could you transport me back to the human world?"

Serafall paused, her eyes going over his form.

"But you just got here Haru-chan."

"I've got my Onee-sama out there to search for, before that bastard Suou gets his filthy hands on her. Thank you for everything you've done Serafall-san, you've been very kind."

Sona furrowed her brows.

"What do you plan to do? Search aimlessly around?"

"Find any clues I can about her. There's scarce information about her, I admit to that. But, if there's a way to find her, then it wont be me sitting within the Underworld. There's not a chance she'd be here, unless a Devils picked her up."

"I didn't hear about any Devils coming across a girl with Holy Lightning." Serafall confessed. "But Haru-chan, I can't let you go! I'm holding you captive!"

Sona slapped her forehead, believing that to be a poor choice of words considering what she knew about Haruki, and going off estimations based on what she could see as well, it probably wasn't the best way to try and keep him in the Underworld.

However, Haruki lightly smirked.

"Ara, so I'm your prisoner then?"

Serafall matched the smirk, Sona glanced between them, feeling some kind of...energy between them that she didn't even know if she wanted to be apart of or not.

"That's right~ And as my cute prisoner, you'll just have to let me help you find your Onee-chan~ Two heads are better than one, right? And Sona-chan's right, wandering around aimlessly isn't going to get you anywhere. We Devils have a vast connection, allow me the chance to help you."

Haruki wasn't used to strangers offering help.

It was so surprising for him that he didn't answer right away.

Instead, he just nodded in agreement without saying a word.

"Great! Then I'll show you to your bedroom! Relax, have a bath and we'll eat some nice food! I'm sure you're starving after today's events!"

"Y...Yeah, quite hungry."

He admitted as Sona recalled something, taking a letter off the nearby chair, and presented it to Serafall.

"Also Onee-sama, Gabriel-sama sent another letter."

Suddenly...the atmosphere turned darker.

Haruki looked to Serafall who showed an unpleasant look.

"...I'll read it later."

She spoke dismissively, tossing the letter back to the chair.

Haruki became more curious, and quizzed Serafall.

"What's that about?"

Serafall shook her head.

"Just Gabriel being Gabriel, she's always trying to talk to me...weirdo."

Haruki blinked, seeing a slightly childish look to her face, finding it rather cute.

Serafall then giggled and dragged Haruki away, leaving Sona quite perplexed.


Getting to the bedroom, Haruki walked inside, and saw the size of it. It was huge, the bed was bigger than three of him put together, and just as large as three of him standing side by side at arms length. There was a bathroom adjacent from the bedroom, and there was even a TV within the bedroom also.

"Here you go, this is your room!"

Haruki looked astonished, and could only turn to Serafall.

"Wow...I went from sleeping on the streets yesterday to sleeping in a room like this."

"Well, you don't have to sleep on the streets again, because I'll be taking care of you."

It still sounded odd that someone wanted to do that for him.

"You don't have to do that, just scaring off Suou was enough for me."

Serafall shook her head.

"I couldn't let you go, seeing everything that's happened, I'd feel really bad. Besides, I wouldn't mind having someone so cute around, Sona-chan would even have a playmate~ Sona-chan really likes it when people play with her!"

Haruki truly had to admit that Serafall was unlike anyone he had ever met before.

"At least, let me repay you somehow. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't at least do something to repay the kindness you've shown me."

Haruki's words caused Serafall to lightly smile.

"Hehe, you don't have to repay me for anything, I promise that it's alright~"

"Still...there's got to be something...hmmmmm..."

While he thought about it, Serafall waved her hand.

"Nope, it's completely fine! If you wanna do anything for me, then I'm sure I could have a cute boy like you do a few things for me~"

Haruki laughed lightly.

"Well, let me know."

"Okay!" Serafall beamed out, before she bent down towards him, her breasts pushing against his face, causing his cheeks to turn slightly red. "By the way, Haru-chan. There's a few things I wouldn't mind knowing, about you, and what you've been doing until now."

"Not much to know really."

"Well, I'd like to know regardless!"

Haruki wasn't sure why she wanted to know.

But, he didn't mind explaining it to her, considering she saved his life.

"Sure, I don't mind telling you. But, can I have a bath first?"

"Sure! Have a bath! See you later!"

Serafall spread her arms outwards, and then ran away as if she was flying on a plane.

Haruki gave a bemused look, before looking around the room at all of the different things that he had within the room, unable to comprehend all of it.

As he looked around the room, he sat down on the bed, and collapsed onto the bed.

His head hit the pillow, and soon he fell asleep.

He didn't intend to fall asleep.

But this was the first time in...he didn't even remember the last time he could relax like this.


The next day, Haruki casually walked through the large castle, looking between the pictures on the walls, the servants that were going past him, he even saw one of the maids giving him a light smile, so he gave one back, and waved towards her.

However, as he went by the door, he heard a knocking sound, along with a doorbell, so he walked to it, and opened it, revealing the image of a young girl with long red hair.

Her eyes blinked as she looked at Haruki.

"Hey..."

Haruki began, trailing off since he didn't know this girl, the girl smiled softly.

"You must be the boy that Sona was telling me about."

"I guess...you are?"

The girl giggled awkwardly.

"Right, sorry. My name is Rias Gremory, I came to see Sona...is she in?"

"I'm afraid she's not, she's had to go somewhere with her Kaa-sama this morning."

Rias' face took a dip.

"Oh...I see..."

"Come inside if you like. You can wait for her. My names Haruki Himejima, call me what you like."

"Thank you Haruki-san."

Rias entered, and followed Haruki towards a living room.

Rias came into the room, sat down beside him, and her eyes went towards Haruki's own.

She stared at him, and he stared back.

"...Something on your mind?"

Realizing what she was doing, she waved her hand side to side.

"Oh...no, nothing really...you're from, Japan, right?"

"That's right."

"Then...you know all about the Japanese culture?"

"I suppose so, do you want to know about it?"

Rias' eyes lit up like stars.

"Well I mean if you want to talk about it, I wouldn't mind doing that!"

She became excited, and pushed forward, her face coming inches within his eyes.

So he leaned closer, and smiled up close and personal.

"What do you want to know Gremory-sama~?"

"Ooh, just call me Rias, I don't usually like formalities anyway. Only when they need to be there."

Haruki slowly bobbed his head up and down.

"You know, I'm a Fallen Angel human hybrid, right?"

He warned, not wanting her to suddenly be surprised.

Rias shrugged.

"Yes, Sona made me aware."

"I see...well, just to let you know, I know some Devils would be skittish around me being here."

Rias gave a light smile.

"I don't really mind, you're a Fallen Angel, you aren't aggressive so I'm not worried. So, what's it like being a Fallen Angel?"

"What's it like being a Devil?"

He countered with a slight smile on his face, catching Rias off guard, before chuckling.

"Good point, I wouldn't know what to say."

"Same, it's just what I am. So, want to know a bit about Japanese culture huh?"

Rias slowly nods her head, as Haruki began explaining.

As he did, she was quite enamoured with his words, to the point she hung off every one of them.

She even forgot during their conversation that he was half Fallen Angel, it didn't even enter her mind.

"...So, on the topic of anime..." Rias began with a sheepish smile. "...Tell me, ever watched any interesting ones?"

"I've watched some interesting ones. My Onee-sama introduced me to some fun ones about fighting, and such. She liked the one with some fun scenes about enemies toying with one another, and causing pain, she truly is a bad Onee-sama sometimes~"

"Onee-sama?" Rias echoed, looking around. "Sona never said, you have an Onee-sama? Is she here?"

"...She's not here right now unfortunately."

He responded sadly, Rias' eyes lowered.

"Sorry...I didn't mean to bring up..."

Haruki waved his hand in front of his face.

"No, don't be sorry. There's nothing to be sorry about Rias-chan~"

Rias chortled lightly at the playful tone he gave.

"So...she's out there?"

"Somewhere, I intend to find her. Whatever it takes, even if it takes me a long time...I'll find her."

Rias places her hands together, moving closer.

"I see...I think that's rather beautiful. Searching for her...I'm sure you'll find her. Let me know if I can help."

Haruki was surprised she said that.

But he smiled all the same.

"Thanks, I will Rias-san~"

Rias giggled, and they continued their conversation until Sona finally came by.

Though they were from different worlds, Rias and Haruki managed to get on rather well.


A few days later, Haruki had begun settling into the Underworld, to the point that he did feel relaxed.

Though he didn't get too relaxed, since he was still searching for Akeno, even now he was doing his best to find Akeno, looking at any and all information he could receive from the human world.

True to Serafall's word, she had asked Devils to try and hunt down Akeno, to help her, and protect her if they did find her.

He was honestly surprised.

He didn't think any Devil would ever help him.

But he was surprised to see that there were some kind Devils out there.

And when he finally got some kind of clue, he was running towards the door, when Serafall came across him.

"Ara, where's the fire?"

"I might've found a sign about Akeno-nee-sama! I've got to go!"

"Hey wait for me Haru-chan!"

Serafall tossed all her duties aside, and chased after him.

After teleporting to the place Haruki thought that she could be, they ended up in a town full of Karasu Tengu, some Youkai with bird like wings, and crow heads, having heard that there might be some girl that was there, looking and snooping around.

Haruki admitted that it was a pretty weak lead, but it was better than nothing.

"Excuse me, can I ask about a girl..."

Serafall, watching Haruki continue his questions to others, noted that he was quite determined, it was a quality that she rather enjoyed to see.

After someone finally explained about what it was that they came to see, and showed a picture of Akeno...it didn't go anywhere, leaving Haruki disheartened, but he still held a smile on his face, something Serafall had to admire.

"Seems like she's not here...well, it wasn't a great lead, so I'm not too disappointed."

"Still, it must be disheartening, right?"

Serafall asked, knowing the answer anyway, but she wanted to know more about Haruki.

She was quite interested in the way he looked at life.

It was rather beautiful from what she had seen.

Fighting for others, not needing any reason other than they don't deserve to suffer.

It was a quality she really liked.

"It can be. But, I do have hope that I'll find her, but if I get too lost in that hope, then the disappointment is too much for me, so I try to control my feelings as much as I can. Still...I'm sure that my Onee-sama is still out there."

Serafall gently smiled, and walked closer.

Placing his face into her chest, her eyes met with his own, and she smiled.

"You're so cute, and kind~"

As she said it though, Haruki heard the sound of flapping wings.

His eyes shot up...and saw some harpies.

The same ones that he had 'fun' with just before meeting Serafall.

"Ara, hello girls. It seems we keep meeting one another."

They giggled sweetly, landing before him, then got onto their knees, and showed cute yet shy smiles.

"Haruki-sama..."

"W-Will you..."

"P-Please...with your lightning..."

The girls said in suggestive tones, Haruki raised an eyebrow.

"So, I take it that the rumour was you, to lure me here?" They nodded with strong blushes, so Haruki produced a whip of lightning. "You truly are bad girls, getting my hopes up like that. I'm gonna have to punish you~"

They giggled "PLEASE HARUKI-SAMA!" then Haruki proceeded to 'punish' them, giving them a good deal of pleasure through their bodies with his electricity running througn their bodies.

"Aaaah!"

"Haruki-sama!"

"This is the best~!"

"Ara, you girls are bad~ I'll have to take it up a notch~"

Serafall bit her lower lip, watching and hearing the girls moan in pleasure, feeling her own cheeks turning slightly red, and saw Haruki's face also turning slightly red, seemingly quite enjoying the pleasure the girls had.


The next day, Haruki was training outside, summoning lightning from the sky, and then shot it for the ground, trying to increase the output of his power each time.

His thoughts ran back to Akeno, and how she hadn't been found yet.

He thought the best way to approach it, and wondered if there was away for him to get some kind of message out there, that only she would understand, and how she would

Sona happened to come out as she heard the sound of thunder, and saw Haruki's attacks leaving large holes within the earth.

Sona then walked closer, watching Haruki firing multiple bolts of lightning all at once, gained a slight smile.

"It's surprising, that you're training this early in the morning."

"Got to keep my skills sharp."

He replied, stopping his activities for the moment.

"Onee-sama told me to tell you she was going to be busy today. Is there anything that I can help you with? I've got to get to a meeting shortly."

"Don't you go to school today?"

"Holiday today. I've got a meeting with some clan connected to Sitri. Onee-sama is...she's someone that would probably cause havoc, so I can only do the meeting right now while she's away."

Haruki held in a laugh, he thought Serafall would be quite like that.

"So, what kind of school do you go to exactly? Do they teach you politics of the Devils or something?"

Sona gained a light smile.

"Something like that. We learn a variety of subjects at school, since I'm a High Class Devil, we learn quite a bit about Rating Games, and life as a High Class Devil, among the normal subjects I'm sure a school within the human world would have."

"I see, so it's only for you High Class Devils?"

"Yes, that's right."

At that, Haruki found it rather sad that only High Class Devil children got the privilege.

He guessed that others would get some kind of education, but it probably wouldn't be as vast as those like Sona would get.

"What about the rest of them? The Middle, and Low Class Devils?"

"Unfortunately, they wouldn't be able to attend our school. Even though I also find it rather deplorable, there's Old Devils that would be firmly against it. Thinking the classes wouldn't be able to mix together, and get beneficial things from each other. There's people that believe that High Class Devils are the future, and those below have no future."

Haruki exhaled slowly.

"I see, that's kind of depressing."

"How so?"

Sona asked, beginning to genuinely wonder more about how he thought about Devils, their society.

Since he was an outsider looking into the society, he clearly had a perceptive that she wouldn't have due to her living her entire life within the Devils group.

"Wouldn't there be potential within them too? It just seems a bit unfair that they wont have the same education just because of their status. If no one takes a chance on you, then it would be even harder to succeed. And what you said, why don't they have a future? It doesn't matter where you're born, it's what you make of yourself is what really counts. Fuee, maybe I should go pay those old bastards a visit and give some punishment, and sort their old ways out."

Sona held a light smile on her face, suppressing a laugh.

"Your words do make sense. But what can we do about that? Going around and knocking sense into them would most likely cause some jail time."

"Perhaps, I was only kidding about knocking them about, but they do need something to get it into their minds that their ways are of the past. You know, if there's something you feel strongly about, you should try and make it a reality, no matter how hard it would be. If it's for the good of the world, for the good of even a single person, then it has to be at least attempted, right? Even if everyone pushes back against your words, and your ideas. A single person can make a difference to others lives, even a single persons life."

Sona was blown away by his words.

They made sense to her, and felt so inspirational in a way.

She hadn't really thought about it before, but maybe there was something that could be done.

"Hmmmm...you've given me a lot to think about. Anyway, I'll be going then. What are you going to be doing?"

"I'm going to the city near here, there's a few things I need to get that could help me train so I'll be more prepared for that bastard Suou next time that I see him."

Sona pursed her lips, looking towards the young boy curiously.

"They might know of your existence. Onee-sama explained about you to the other Maou's, and the Old Devils we talked about, since you're a unique existence, she had to at least explain a little bit about you."

"I am aware, even if they know what I am, makes no difference to me."

He replied truthfully, something Sona had to admire.

"They might stare at you, or they might say hurtful things. I wish it wouldn't be that way, but like humans, Devils come in all sorts. Some are nice, some aren't so nice."

"Don't worry about me, I can take a few people staring at me, or saying crap about me. I've taken a lot worse than that."

"I see...then I'll be going, enjoy your day."

"Yes...you too."

Haruki watched as Sona turned, and walked away.

He cocked his head at the departing Sona, before lightly smiling and then turned back to his training, acknowledging Sona was someone that had that twinkle in her eyes, that didn't accept society as it was.


Making it into the town, Haruki began walking through the streets, taking in the sights of everything around him. Seeing the different people walking around, he saw that they were giving him cold or unwarranted disgusting looks.

He really didn't care, so he continued walking through the city.

While walking a boy that was around his age, accompanied by a few of his friends purposely bumped into him, and then gave a sneer "Fallen Angel scum." while Haruki rolled his eyes, not really caring what he said.

But the boy wasn't satisfied, and announced louder.

"Deaf, Fallen Angel? That's what you are, right? Serafall-sama's pet Fallen Angel."

Haruki glanced at him, showing an uncaring attitude.

"What do you want?"

The boys eyes narrowed.

"Speak to me with respect. Call me Zephyrdor-sama, scum."

Haruki, not wanting to cause trouble for Serafall, simply ignored him and turned away.

Zephyrdor wasn't happy about that, and tried to slam his fist into Haruki's head...

But the moment he got close, Haruki released a strong aura from him, a glowing golden one that sent Zephyrdor flying into the ground.

"Aaah! You little shit! You attacked me!"

"I defended myself, you moron. Don't attack me again."

Haruki casually walked away, with Zephyrdor's eyes scrunching together angrily.

"Zephyrdor, you okay?"

"Yeah, forget that bastard."

His friends comforted, as Zephyrdor got to his feet.

"Hmph, doesn't matter, stupid Fallen Angel."

Zephyrdor took off in a huff while Haruki continued on.


He walked deeper into the city, and walked into a shop full of different things that he thought he'd be able to use to train with. Even though he didn't have any current leads on Akeno, he wasn't going to sit around and if he couldn't find her, then he'd at least train so he'd have the ability to protect her when he found her.

When getting the stuff he needed, the shop assistant looked at the boy, who gave him a curious look back.

He didn't say anything, but Haruki knew why he was just staring at him.

Though he didn't really care why he was.

Getting the stuff he needed, having it brought back to the Sitri Castle, Haruki exited the shop, and continued on through the city.

As he did, he came across two cat looking girls. One was older with black hair, and the other was a younger cat girl with white hair. The black haired girl seemed confident while the other seemed to be a bit more reserved.

Haruki glanced in their direction, murmuring "How cute, cat girls~" then continued on his way.

The black haired girl turned back, scrunching her eyebrows together.

The white haired girl pulled on her hand.

"Kuroka-nee-sama...is something wrong?"

"Huh...oh, nothing Shirone~ I'm just shocked, that a Fallen Angel...hmmm, not just Fallen Angel...a human Fallen Angel hybrids here...in the land of Devils..."

Shirone looked back towards Haruki, surprised also.

"...He's a Fallen Angel human hybrid?"

"Yeah...aah well, lets go Shirone, I'm sure Naberius is waiting for us."

With that, they began walking down the street.


Haruki continued his adventures into the city, when he came across a shop that he quite liked the sight of.

However, as he went to go inside, he heard the sound of "Aah!" coming from his left hand side.

Down the street, there was a blonde haired girl, maybe a year or so younger than him, who had been knocked down by the two boys from before, seemingly it was an accident. She was accompanied by a maid that kept trying to get close to her, but was being brushed aside by the boys following him, Haruki recognized him as Zephyrdor.

"Tch, watch what you're doing Ravel."

Zephyrdor spat out.

The girl named Ravel huffed, and began to stand up.

"You came running at me, you should at least apologize Zephyrdor-san."

Zephyrdor and his friends narrowed their brows, while Haruki looked on.

"I'll do what I want, Ravel. Don't act all high and mighty."

"I'm not, I'm merely pointing out what you did."

Zephyrdor didn't look happy, and showed an annoyed face.

"First a Fallen Angel, now a Phenex. Not even an important Phenex either."

Ravel scrunched her eyebrows together.

"If you're just going to insult me, then I wont waste my time with you. Excuse me."

Ravel attempted to bypass Zephyrdor, but he placed his arm in her way, blocking her path.

"I'm not finished Ravel."

"I don't care, I want to leave. Please move."

Ravel tried to bypass him once more, when he roughly grabbed her arm, and pulled her forward, Haruki's eyebrows narrowing.

"Don't you dare disrespect me."

He roughly growled, Ravel tried to pull her arm away, but his grip was tight.

"H-Hey! Let go of me immediately Zephyrdor!"

"Unhand Ravel-sama immediately!"

The maid tried to get to Ravel, but was pushed away by Zephyrdor's apparent friends.

Haruki shot towards them upon seeing Ravel being grabbed like that.

Getting closer and closer, he crossed the distance within moments, grabbed Zephyrdor's wrist, and twisted it so hard, he yelped in pain as he was forced to let Ravel go, bringing an excited look to Haruki's face, while Ravel looked on in surprise.

"What the hell are you doing here?!"

One of Zephyrdor's friends yelled, trying to grab Haruki.

But Haruki slammed his foot into the boys face, sending him flying backwards, all the while forcing Zephyrdor's body backwards when he attempted to swing his fist towards Haruki's face. He skidded back, then landed on his back with a groan.

Ravel blinked at Haruki, looking at how he handled them rather easily.

He didn't even look intimidated despite the amount of people there.

"The lady told you to let go, being a gentleman, you should let go immediately. In fact, don't grab her at all."

Zephyrdor's eyes shot for Haruki's while Ravel looked towards him.

"Tch, that Fallen Angel pet again!" Haruki's face didn't change as Zephyrdor laughed. "Haha, I get it now. You can't do anything to me, because you're nothing and no one. If you touch me, a High Class Devil, I'll have you executed."

Haruki didn't feel threatened by it.

"Right, so you can threaten someone like that, can you?"

"That's right! I can do what I want!"

"Not while I'm around you can't."

Zephyrdor gained an annoyed face.

"Little bastard! Speaking to me like that! Don't you know who I am?!"

"I don't care who you are. As soon as you threaten a girl, you become nothing other than a bully. A cowardly one at that, ganging up on someone who has no intention of fighting back."

"You can't do anything to me!"

"If you attack me, I will defend myself. If you try and lay a hand on this girl, I will defend her from you."

Haruki warned.

He didn't want to cause Serafall problems.

But, he would be acting in self defence if they threw the first punch.

Zephyrdor smirked, summoning demonic power to his finger, and pointed it at Haruki's forehead.

"Then why don't you buzz off? You're beneath me anyway, I'll tell everyone that the disgusting Fallen Angel tried to attack us all, so I had to stop you."

Zephyrdor shot off the power…

Only for Haruki to quickly bend his neck backwards, the demonic power flew over his face, as he brought up his foot, slamming it deeply into his chin, lifting him off the ground, all the while Haruki summoned some lightning, not Holy Lightning since he didn't believe he needed it here, and shocked the other guy that was with Zephyrdor, dropping him to the ground with a single attack.

Zephyrdor flipped in the air, landing on the ground with a thud.

"D-Don't just stand there! Kick his ass!"

Zephyrdor yelled to his two remaining friends, who charged with demonic energy filling their hands.

"Fufu, that's not fair. Two on one~ Whatever am I going to do~?"

Haruki smiled out, his sadistic side slightly showing itself.

Haruki rushed forward with a smile on his face, and then flipped over them, delivering a kick to the back of their heads as he was in the air, and slammed them down into the ground as they let out cries while he flipped forward, landing on the ground while twitching his neck.

"Amazing..."

Ravel looked astonished by how he moved and delivered such attacks and took them out of the battle.

Zephyrdor stood up, seeing his friends having been taken down.

"Y-You shit! Don't mess with me!"

Tightening his hand, Zephyrdor rushed Haruki.

Sending out a fist for his face, Haruki dodged out of the way, twirling into him, then embedded his open palm into Zephyrdor's face, all the while adding lightning towards the attack, sending bolts through his body, shocking him enough that he was forced to jump backwards.

"Grrr! You little bastard! Stop dodging!"

Zephyrdor didn't stop attacking, sending a number of fists towards Haruki, who was able to block each attack with his arms, sending them flying away from his body, then brought up his knee, embedding it into the right hand side of Zephyrdor, who was forced down onto the ground, his knees slamming against the pavement, his eyes displaying his anger.

"Have you been in a fight before? Because from the way you throw a punch, tells me you've never actually done one."

"What would you know?!"

"I've fought nearly everyday for about a year now, so I know a thing or two about a fight."

Zephyrdor snarled, and came at him once more.

Ravel watched on, seeing how Haruki managed to dodge an attack from Zephyrdor and even put him down with his physical abilities. Zephyrdor was said to be one of the stronger Devils within her year group, yet Haruki forced him back several different times, and caused Zephyrdor's anger to grow larger and larger while Ravel was amazed by everything happening before her.

Zephyrdor then placed his hands out, and summoned a good deal of demonic power.

Haruki looked at it, the power was something he actually liked to see.

"You do have some power. Alright, I'll show you mine." Haruki snapped his fingers, and summoned Holy Lightning around his form, concentrating it into the palm of his hands. "Ufufu, so we're going to do a classic battle of Fallen Angel and Devil, is that right? Shall we unleash our attacks at the same time?"

"You bastard!"

Zephyrdor snarled, and shot off his power.

Haruki also unleashed his own power, and pierced through the power of Zephyrdor, electrifying it to the point that it dispersed all around him, and continued to Zephyrdor who's eyes widened, his fear evident on his face.

"S-Stop your attack!"

Zephyrdor's demanded, but Haruki didn't stop.

Zephyrdor's face turned more fearful as the lightning came closer and closer.

He then let out a cry as the Holy Lightning merely dispersed in the air.

Zephyrdor looked worried as Haruki moved closer with his fingers.

Holy Lightning gathered as Haruki wore a sadistic smile.

"Here I come, Zephyrdor~ Now apologize...or I'll shock you ufufu~"

Zephyrdor paled.

The thought of being shot at with holy power frightened him immensely.

He didn't want to suffer a lightning strike like that.

Seeing Haruki's sadistic smile, he began shaking.

Some tears formed in his eyes.

"Y-You can't do this to me! I'll report you!"

Zephyrdor yelled as a last ditch effort, knowing now that he wouldn't be able to take his attack if Haruki was going to unleash his power.

His voice was shaking, as was his body.

Haruki slowly nods.

"Then, I'll report you for pushing over this girls maid, for making aggressive moves against this girl, and me, laying your hand on her, and threatened her. You tried to shoot me in the head while endangering others around here, there's several witnesses around that can corroborate my story."

"He's right Zephyrdor, your actions are deplorable. You attempted to attack someone, showed threatening behavior. Be wise, and take the right path."

Ravel added, Haruki glanced at her, and smiled, catching Ravel off guard, who was left scratching her cheek.

Zephyrdor hated to admit it.

But he was right.

There was too many people that could say more against him, than Haruki.

He looked towards Ravel who folded her arms.

"Well Zephyrdor? Shall I shock you? Or will you apologize immediately?"

Zephyrdor shook his head immediately.

"No, you don't have to shock me! I'm sorry Ravel!"

Haruki slowly nods, as Ravel gives a harsh stare.

"Good, now leave me alone Zephyrdor, stop bullying others also."

Ravel said with a sharp gaze.

Zephyrdor stood up, brushed his outfit, then glared at Haruki, who glared back, flaring his aura and Holy Lightning, along with showing a gleeful grin.

Zephyrdor sweated, and ultimately walked off, not wanting to engage with Holy Lightning, his friends running off with him soon after.


Once he had gone, Haruki rolled his eyes, then turned his eyes to Ravel, smiling kindly towards her.

"Are you alright?"

Ravel peered into his eyes, and saw a kind expression within them.

"A-Ah...yes, I'm perfectly fine, thank you."

"That's good. He's got a major ego, huh?"

"You're not kidding, because he did well against a bunch of students, he thinks he can do what he likes. Clearly, that's the wrong thing to think."

"You're not wrong~ Well, if he bothers you again, tell me and I'll put him in his place. Throwing his power around like that and threatening innocents, it disgusts me."

Ravel was bewildered.

He was rather scary when confronting Zephyrdor, but now he was super friendly, and his tone of voice was really kind and sweet, a very huge contrast, if she wasn't there, and saw it for herself, she could've sworn she was speaking to someone completely different.

"I...I see...thank you. I'll keep you in mind."

"Then be safe...Ravel-chan~ That's your name, right?"

Ravel blinked several times, then she felt her cheeks turning slightly red as she nodded.

He then bowed, and began walking away.

"H-Hey, where are you going?"

"I'm going home."

"Where is that?"

"It's the Sitri house. They were kind enough to take me in~ Goodbye~"

With that, he disappeared down the streets.

Ravel looked on with curiosity, she wasn't sure what to make him.

Having heard he was a Fallen Angel, she naturally thought he might be dangerous.

But, it didn't seem like that when it came to her.

Rather, it seemed like he was someone that held morals in high esteem and got annoyed when people tried to do things against the wishes of others, and his actions, she definitely could see that he was strong, leading her to develop an intrigue about him...

But then she paled.

"I didn't even get his name!"

She let out in annoyance at herself, sighing deeply.

But, she wasn't deterred, she'd find out his name and more about him.

Even if he was a Fallen Angel...he helped her out when he didn't have to, she felt gratitude for that.


Later on in that evening, sitting by the window within the living area of the large castle, wearing nothing but a loosely fitting outfit, Serafall overlooked a request that she had gotten…

No, it was more like an order.

She didn't like it at all.

She hated it in fact.

She wanted to scrunch it up, and throw it away.

Ignore its very existence.

But, she also knew she'd have to take it very seriously.

As she pondered what to do, Haruki came into the room, and strolled closer.

"I'm going to go to bed now, Serafall-san."

Serafall looked up to him, and smiled.

But Haruki noted it was different to her usual smiles.

"Goodnight Haru-chan~"

Even her tone wasn't quite right.

It still had the usual excitement that he had begun to know about.

But there was something else.

Something off that wasn't the usual Serafall.

"Something wrong?"

Serafall showed a cute smile on her face.

"Nope."

"You're lying." Serafall looked surprised that he guessed that. "What's wrong Serafall-san?"

Serafall chortled awkwardly.

"I received a letter today, about you."

"About me...let me guess, Suou Himejima?"

Serafall nodded slowly.

"Yes. He said that I had stolen a Himejima, and wouldn't rest until he got his hands on you again. Saying that I've done some meddling in Himejima affairs by taking you away. It's all nonsense, he just wants you back to keep his transgressions a secret."

Haruki agreed with her.

It had nothing to do with Serafall.

It was what Haruki knew about Himejima, Suou in particular that could be dangerous.

"I see, so even now he's trying to get to me, huh?"

"That's what it looks like. But I don't get why. He knows that if we tried to make aggressive moves against him, then the Devils could be in hot water...and if he tried anything with us, then they'd be in trouble with others. It's a loss for them if they did anything...so, I don't understand what their angle truly is..."

"I know why he's adamant about getting me." Haruki revealed to the surprise of Serafall. "During the year I was searching for Akeno-nee-sama, I also gathered information about Himejima. All of their actions, in front of others, and behind the scenes. As much as I could. The information I have, I could give it to another faction, and they'd have the ability to wipe out Himejima, and possibly the other Five Families also. Not just physically, I mean their standings in society also."

"I see..."

"To protect Akeno-nee-sama, I knew my power currently wasn't enough against Suou, even if I wish it was, so I had to make sure that if Akeno-nee-sama was captured, and she was used against me to lure me out, that I'd have to have leverage over them as well."

Serafall nodded slowly, understanding what he was saying.

"In order to keep safe, you gathered destructive evidence about them."

"Yes, to secure Onee-sama's future, I gathered information. That's why he wants me. I don't know everything of course, but what I do know, would be very damaging, and the fact that he's gone through the length to contact you, a Maou, tells me that it is information that he doesn't want to get out."

Serafall was amazed.

Haruki wasn't just someone that thought with his heart.

He also thought with his head.

He could see someone like Sona, if she was in a similar situation, doing the same thing.

Making sure that their sibling was safe in ways that didn't necessarily mean brute force.

"Wow Haru-chan, it seems that you've been a busy boy~"

"Yes...but, I'm dragging you into something that you shouldn't have to deal with, causing trouble for you when you've been nothing but kind to me. I don't want to cause any kind of wars, so I'll leave-"

Serafall stopped him by embracing him immediately.

"Don't say that Haru-chan, you're not causing me trouble at all."

"But Suou wont stop until I'm dead. He'll try anything to get his hands on me."

Haruki warned.

He didn't want to worry Serafall, but he wanted to prepare her for what could happen if Suou became truly serious about trying to obtain him.

Serafall though dispelled any worries that Haruki had with a big smile on her face.

"Then he'll have to get through me, and I don't want to toot my own horn, but I am stronger than him. He can try and fight me, but he wont get by me. Because I'll protect you, Haru-chan. Forever and ever~"

Haruki felt warmth spreading through his chest.

It was a sensation he hadn't felt in such a long time…

Rather, it was only a feeling he felt when it came from people such as Akeno or his Mother.

"You know...I never thought I'd ever meet anyone that would be kind to me. We...my family, lived in isolation due to the clan not wanting my Kaa-chan after she married my Otou-san...but we were happy. Before that day when Suou showed up, I rarely left the area we lived in, and my Onee-sama was the only person I played with. When I went out on my own, being separated from my Kaa-chan and Onee-sama...I saw the reason why my Kaa-chan and Otou-san kept us close. More and more, I saw people not wanting me, or wanting me dead from all sides. So, when I met you...I didn't really understand kindness from strangers...I've always tried to be kind to others, I didn't think I'd find anyone who'd be kind to me, once knowing what I truly am."

Serafall gained an understanding smile.

She collapsed back onto the chair, bringing Haruki with her, and allowing his head to fall against her large breast. Her hand gently ran through his black hair, and smiled kindly down towards the young boy.

"I understand, but you don't have to worry~ Because I really like Haru-chan, so I'll always be kind to you~ I'll even cuddle Haru-chan everyday~ Plus, I know Sona-chan likes you, so you've got both Sitri girls on your side~ Even Rias-chan said she likes Haru-chan also~"

Haruki chortled, and knew Sona's like was different to the like Serafall probably imagined.

But it was good all the same.

"Never thought I'd be making friends with Devils...I guess anything weird can happen, huh."

She giggled, waving her hand side to side cutely.

"Yup! Just remember, whatever happens, I'll be with you now. I'll always be on your side, Haru-chan. I promise."

Haruki blushed when she said that.

It was beautiful to his ears.

He didn't think he'd ever meet someone that would stand beside him once knowing who he was birthed from.

But Serafall...was unlike anyone he had ever met, and he was very happy that he did meet her.

"Thank you, Serafall-san."

He hugged her even tighter, as Serafall did the same thing.

Finally being able to stay in one place was nice.

What made it even better was, despite Serafall being a Devil, and he a Fallen Angel human hybrid, there wasn't anything that stopped them from getting along, from being close, and kind to one another.

That, was what Haruki wanted in his life, and for others as well.

Something that truly did stir within him, wondering if maybe...he could make a difference to others lives.


Within the human world, a young girl, that looked quite simliar to Haruki wandered through Japan, doing what she could to survive.

Searching for her little brother she hadn't seen for over a year.

Wondering if he was alive, or dead.

She truly didn't know.

This girl, Akeno Himejima, clutched the pendant around her neck.

It held a picture of her, and Haruki inside.

The two, embracing one another.

She missed those times, where she could be with her little brother, and her family.

However...new hope came to her.

"This is..."

Akeno happened upon some information when she was purifying some evil creature within a house.

It was rumours, of a young boy, with black hair, violet eyes, and wielding the power of white lightning, otherwords, Holy Lightning.

Though the details were sketchy at best, she finally had a lead.

She finally had a lead.

"Haruki...I thought for so long...but you're really...alive...aren't you? It has to be...you...right?"

Akeno didn't know if it was.

But the details of it seemed too similar for it to be mere coincidence.

Even though it was a small chance...

She had to take it.

So she took the chance, and began making her way towards the location she thought that Haruki was in, unsure of what dangers truly laid for her on her journey...


End chapter!

So, this chapter was Haruki adjusting a bit to the Underworld, being a Fallen Angel, it would be quite a transition. Suou seems quite angry about the fact that Serafall took Haruki away, and is a little worried about the knowledge Haruki has. Haruki also came across the likes of Sona, Ravel, Rias, and Zephyrdor who tried to harass Ravel only for Haruki to step in and take him down a peg or two, even Kuroka and Shirone/Koneko made a cameo. He also revealed about gathering evidence about Himejima all in order to protect his sister. Then at the end, Akeno came into the story, searching for Haruki, and has seemingly found a lead...we'll see where that leads~

Thanks to everyone who voted for the Sacred Gear. Quite the divide, but after counting them up, it seems that the one that won out in the end was...Absolute Demise! Thanks to everyone who voted! I did get some other votes for Longinus' like Annhilhation Maker, and Zenith Tempest, I do have plans for them to be with different kind of Oc's in future stories, and didn't think they'd fit with Haruki for a few reasons.

Absolute Demise is going to be fun to play around with, how that and his Holy Lightning will interact, the Balance Breaker for it, and like how Ise and Vali get some power ups from outside sources like Ophis and in Ise's case, Great Red as well, perhaps Haruki will also got a powerup from an outside source too~

Now onto the topic of Akeno...it seems to be quite the split between the reviews. People for, and people against being with Haruki. So to see the thoughts of everyone, I've decided to put it up to a vote to see the majority, and who she'd be paired with.

Because the arc between Akeno and Haruki I've got planned, could be done with either being romantic love, or being platonic love, between them. Either way, Haruki would always be there for Akeno and love her and would do anything to protect her.

Some suggestions about Akeno and Ise being a thing, Haruki who would naturally be protective over his sister due to what they've been through, and would want someone that would truly be good for her, would be against their relationship at first since he would know how Ise acts and what he can be like with spying on girls and the other stuff Ise did at the beginning of the canon story. Seeing that, Haruki would serlously yet comically, threaten Ise with electric shocks if he hurt Akeno, or did something to upset her, and Ise would show how much he cares for Akeno through the story, and in turn Haruki would see that Ise isn't such a bad guy, though would still shock him if he did make Akeno upset or something else like that, I thought it would make for an interesting dynamic, and some good character development between them.

So yeah, either Haruki x Akeno or Ise x Akeno!

Please vote if you would like, I'm still taking harem suggestions, and until next time, thanks for reading!

Haruki; Serafall, Sona, Ravel, Koneko, Kuroka,