Chapter 5
Hello everybody! Here I am with a the newest chapter of "A Change in Heart.". In the last chapter some important things happen but the most important was the thing of Issei meeting his former friends again. How will they react? What Issei wants to give them? What is the power of the ancient weapon? Will there be another cliffhanger in this chapter? All this and more in this chapter. But first some reviews.
Reviews:
[Hydro159]: Glad you are enjoying it so far.
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[darth56]: Glad you are enjoying the story. I hope the interaction between Issei and the ORC will be good. It's good to write when people enjoys your writing.
[Parker]: Once again I read your review and again, you have a point. It would be normal to hate or dislike people that help your enemy. But I said in previous chapters that Issei don't hate them or blame them, and even kind of miss them. This because by looking the Vali team members he sees similitude's between them and Rias peerage. And yes, he might fight them in certain point of the story, but it will because they are in opposites sides now. With that said I hope you like the story and the chapter. Also, thanks for your opinion.
If any of you forgot the harem members, they are the following.
Kuroka
Le Fay
Irina
If you want any other, let me know on the reviews or via PM. And now, let's go to the story!
"Talking"
'Thinking'
["Ddraig/Albion talking']
['Ddraig/Albion Thinking']
"Flashback"
Chapter 5: Fusi Sunt
The ORC was surprised. Was this Issei? That was the tough of the members of the club. The only things that let them now that it was Issei was his face, voice and that he had the Boosted Gear on his hand. But outside of that he was another person.
He didn't have his usual smile, or any expression for the matter. You could feel a great amount of magic power coming out of him. And he also looked more muscular. And his voice sounded a little bit cold. What happened this 7 months with Issei?
Enzo, who still didn't catch the setting and thinking he was here for him screamed again "Answer me! What do you want!?". Issei turned to him and releasing a killing aura said "First, I want you to shut up!" After hearing that, Fridi backed away shaking. You could see the forming stain in the middle of his pants.
"And for the rest of you." Issei said turning to see his former peerage, which tensed a little bit. 'What is wrong with us? He is Issei. There is no way he is going to attack us. Right?' Those were the toughs of Rias while watching her peerage and herself. "I came here to apologize."
That was unexpected "W-What do you mean?" Asked Asia. They were really starting to think that Issei was going to attack them. "When I left 7 months ago, you deserved an explanation. I left after learning the truth of Rias. That's up to her to tell you about. But I think that the rest knew few to nothing about the matter, so I don't blame any of you for what happen." After hearing that many felt relieved. There still was a chance for him to come back.
"Issei-kun, you don't have to worry." Akeno said making Issei raise a brow "If you're being blackmailed by them you-" "I'm not." Issei interrupted her "But Ise-kun we-" Kiba tried to say something but again Issei interrupted "I'm not being blackmailed by anybody, I join Khaos Brigade on my own free will, to make sure people like her stop existing." The last part he looked at Rias and she lowered her head. That hurt her. "I actually came here to take the weapon, but you are here too so I used the opportunity to say all this." Issei said while standing up "And if any of you is going to interfere with my mission, I will kill him." Issei finished looking at the shocked peerage.
Because of this, everyone but Issei failed to see the two shadows that sneak inside the vault. 'The plan is working.' Thought Issei.
*Outside with Kuroka*
As Issei told her, Kuroka was outside the mansion making sure no one of the Hero Faction step inside to interrupt Issei. As much as she hated seeing Issei like this, she knew that this was the best for him. Sooner than later, Issei would have to confront his fears, and that included facing his old friends. She, Vali and the rest had been talking about the matter for a while now.
Issei had been having nightmares about this. Sometimes he in middle in the night mumbled about something that no one understood except for some things like 'why?', 'Rias.' and 'Raynare.'. ' Raynare,huh. Maybe after this will need to solve that'.
Kuroka had already a lot to worry about. First, the thing that Issei is also 'married' to Le Fay thanks to Bikou. The mission of getting back the weapon. Issei meeting his old group during that mission. And because of this, she feared that maybe he would go back to them. She don't want that. She didn't know what to do if that somehow happened. But she calmed down a thought a little bit. 'That's impossible. He loves me, I love him. He would never leave me.'.
After those thoughts she calmed down and puts her priorities in order. First, finish the mission, second, solve Issei's trauma with Raynare and third, try to divorce Issei and Le Fay without Arthur interruption. With all in order, Kuroka proceed to take out more members from the Hero Faction.
But in all the confusion, Kuroka didn't saw the shadow that slipped inside the mansion and into the vault.
*With Arthur and Le Fay*
The Pedragon brothers where in the escape place with the portal ready, if anything happened. The escape plan they made was to transport them to another of their bases to avoid any trace to their real base.
Le Fay was worried about all of them. They were already attacked by some members of the Hero Faction, even thought they weren't a match to Fenhir, you should never underestimate a sacred gear user.
But she was mostly worried about Issei. She and her brother felt the presence of Rias peerage earlier. She didn't know how will he react. Will he attack them? Will he leave them? Or worse, will he join them. She didn't want to think that. She was so happy with him, that the idea of losing him, crushes her. She just hoped the best.
Arthur was looking at his little sister hugging her knees, until he felt a presence. It was a strong, and it was human also. It was a familiar one too. He only narrowed his eyes looking at the direction it was coming from. It was inside the mansion.
Le Fay noticing the presence too, looked at her brother and asked him "Oni-sama, what was that?" Arthur only narrowed more his eyes and answered.
"Cao Cao."
*Inside the vault*
Vali and Bikou just entered the vault, where the weapon should be. It was a dark place, to few to cero light, and it was full of treasures and things they didn't recognize. Probably because the darkness. Even for Vali, a demon, was to dark.
When they got in what they thought was the middle of the vault Vali told his partner. "Very well, let's start looking. Remember, it looks like a black, two sided spear with containers in each side. Got it?"
Bikou sighed and said "Look for a black spear, in the dark, in mountains of trash. It sounds easy." Finished with a combination of mock and annoyed. Vali looked at him and said "Shut up and start looking. We don't have so much time left."
Bikou was to argue back when they heard someone talking to them above. "Looking for something?". When they looked up, they saw someone they dislike a lot.
It was a handsome man, with short black hair. He was wearing a combination of the typical japanese school uniform and a typical chinese outfit. He had a mocking smile on his face. And most important, he had the weapon resting on his shoulder.
"Cao Cao."
Was all what Vali said while looking at the leader of the Hero Faction. Bikou already took out his staff and putting himself in battle position. "Now that I have the weapon I would appreciate you give me the key." Cao Cao said. "That's funny. I was about to say the same thing. Guess we will have to take it right?" Vali answered with a smirk. His battle maniac side coming out. "Violent as always, are we Vali?" Cao Cao asked in mocking manner, only annoying them more "But before, do you at least now what is this weapon for?" At the question they remained in silence, making the human smile. "I see. I tell you then."
"The name of this weapon is Fusi Sunt. It was created by a group of fallen angels scientists during the Biblical Wars. They build it on the theory of, to defeat the original Lucifer and God, they needed a stronger being. So they created this, a weapon capable of stealing magical power, physical power, and even if the user poses one, sacred gears." At the capacity of the power of that spear. "The original plan was to steal the powers of God and Lucifer and give it to the strongest of the fallen angels to fight, but because an information leak, the devils discover the plan and ambushed them before they could give the weapon to the leader of the fallen angels. After the battle both, the key and the weapon got lost and the story got forgotten. Until now." The last part raising the Fusi Sunt. "With the key all the pieces will be in place to perform my master plan!" Cao Cao exclaimed.
"Which is?" Vali asked. "Actually it is really similar to the one those fallen angels had. But both, God and the original Lucifer are dead now, I needed to change the plan a little bit. So I choose two of the strongest warriors today. Want a clue? I'm talking with one right now."
And it snapped in both of their minds. "The Hakuryuukou and the Sekiryuutei?" Asked Bikou in disbelief. "For a monkey you're smart." Said Cao Cao mockingly "Yes. You see, to extract the persons power, you need to stab him for a minute, a painful minute for what I have heard, and then the spear would turn it in some sort of liquid that would be stored in the containers. That way, it could be injected into someone. If the person doesn't have enough power to hold everything, that person would die and the liquid would die with him. It is one chance shot." Cao Cao told them.
"And what happens to the people you take the powers from?" Bikou asked. "They die." Vali answered still looking at the human. "That's right." Cao Cao answered. "Actually you made me the job easier. Because the Sekiryuutei join you, I got the chance to take away both of your powers. I wonder with who of you I should start." Cao Cao said while rubbing his chin.
At that Bikou had enough and attacked the leader of the Hero Faction with his staff. Cao Cao blocked it easily. Then Vali tried to kick him, but the human dodge and said while getting some distance. "As much I want to kill you both right now, I still need one vital piece. Next time we are going to finish this. Until then." Then he disappeared in a black mist.
Both stayed looking at the last place he was before Vali said to Bikou "We're leaving now." Bikou nodded slowly and then Vali communicated to the rest of the team "Everybody, we're leaving now! Go to the meeting point where Arthur and Le Fay should be. So you two better have the portal ready." Then he got covered with his armor and extended his wings and Bikou got on his cloud.
*With Issei*
Issei was still looking down at his old friends, which seemed to accept that the only way out of this was fighting. "Ise-kun, if this is the only way to take you back to us, I will fight you." Kiba said with decision. "It seems that you still don't get it. I'm not going back.". But before the fight started a magic circle formed in Issei's ear.
When the circle disappeared Issei said "I'm sorry, but the mission is already over, so I'm leaving." Then he turned around ready to leave. "Issei wait!" Rias screamed but Ddraig talked.
["Partner, I feel something coming from the vault, so prepare to jump."]
"Jump?" Issei asked his hand. And in that moment Vali burst from the floor with his armor and then what was left of the roof. Following him was Bikou. "Ahhh. Jump!" after that Issei jumped on Bikou's cloud and they flew away.
Rias, her peerage and Enzo managed to dodge the outburst and then Rias screamed "Issei wait!" And took off flying behind them.
*At the meeting point*
When Issei and Bikou arrived Issei asked him "So did you guys got the weapon?" "We didn't have the chance." Bikou said with a frown. "What do you mean that you didn't have the chance?!" Issei asked again "Look it's a long story. Vali and I will tell you guys when we're out of here." The monkey king answered. "Fine."
When they arrived, there was Vali, Kuroka , Le Fay and Arthur. "Okay we're all. Let's leave." Vali ordered and then Arthur and Le Fay activated the magic circle. When everyone was inside they heard "Issei wait!" When they looked it was Rias flying towards them. "Issei please come-" she didn't finish because the senjutsu ball that hit her, courtesy of Kuroka. "I'm sorry, but you need to move on. Issei will not be your toy again so don't try again. goodbye~Nya~".
She then stepped inside the circle again and Issei said "Kuroka…" She turned to see him "Thank you." She smiled at him and then all disappear to their base.
*Mountain of Flower and Fruit*
When they arrived at some sort of palace, Issei asked again "Now explain. What do you mean you don't have the weapon?" "You didn't got the weapon?~Nya~" Kuroka asked. Then Vali let out a sight and said "It's a long story." Arthur raised an eyebrow and said "We got time.".
Then Vali proceed to tell them what happened in the vault, the story of the weapon, how it worked and Cao Cao's plan with it. After that everyone but Vali and Bikou, where shocked. "S-Something like that really exist?" Le Fay asked.
["I'm afraid it is true Miss Pedragon. If I'm not wrong, when they tried to stop my fight with Ddraig, they first tried to use the Fusi Sunt with us."] Albion informed.
["Indeed Albion. But they change their mind for two reasons. One, they could take too much looking for the weapon and the key. And second, they were afraid that they will use the weapon against each other."] Ddraig finished.
After some seconds of silence Arthur asked "So what is our new plan Vali-san?". Everyone looked at Vali waiting for the answer. Then he answered "We destroy it.".
Everyone was a little confused by the answer. "What do you mean?~Nya~" Kuroka asked. "Yeah, we can use it for us." Issei added. "No." Was Vali answer "A weapon like that is double-edge knife, (No pun intended) if someone steals it and get the powers of two powerful beings and put it on someone who can handle it, we're doomed." Everyone nodded in understanding "So when we get back to the underworld base, we will destroy the key. Without that the Fusi Sunt is just a spear.". Vali finished.
["It isn't so easy Vali."] Albion said
"Huh?" Vali answered.
["The name the material the key is made of is Jozu. It was created even before me and Ddraig. It is known for being indestructible. Not even us could break it."]
"Now what?" Bikou asked a little annoyed. "If we can't destroy the key, we destroy the weapon." Vali answered. "We just need to keep the key safe, and look for patterns in the Hero Faction members. For smarter Cao Cao is, he will slip sooner than later. And when that happens, we attack." Vali finished with a confident smile making everyone nod in agreement.
"Now everybody go to rest. We're staying here for a week before returning to our main base in the underworld." Vali stated. And when everybody was leaving ,Issei asked "Hey, where are we exactly?". At the question Bikou smiled. "Glad you asked my perverted red dragon emperor friend. We are in the palace of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit! My kingdom in other words." He said while opening the curtains for a extra effect.
"Ohhh. So you actually have a kingdom." Issei said surprised which only annoyed Bikou. "What do you mean by that?" "Is that I always thought that the title of monkey king was just an empty title. That's why you joined Khaos Brigade." Issei explained. "Of course I have kingdom!" Bikou exclaimed "The title of Monkey King had passed in my family for generations. And everything you see!". "Then why you joined Khaos Brigade?" Issei asked "Because I felt like it! Now go to your room!" Bikou told him. "I don't know where my room is." "Go to Kuroka's. she is going to sleep with you any way. No go before I kick you out, Oppai Dragon.". "I'll guide you Ise-kun.~Nya~". After that Kuroka and Issei left with a sobbing Ddraig.
Bikou then turned to see Vali and Arthur smiling. "Oh, shut up. Four eyes, Butt-Dragon.". Arthur narrowed his eyes and Vali frowned. Also Albion start crying and asking why.
*With Issei and Kuroka*
Issei and Kuroka were walking in the halls of the palace when Issei said "Kuroka." The named turned around and said "What is the matter?~Nya~". "Thanks for what you did back there. It was hard enough to see them. So to see her coming to ask me again to go with her. It was bad for me. And then you stepped in. You proved me something that I already know." Issei said. "Which is?~Nya~" Kuroka asked. "That I love you."
Kuroka smiled warmly and said. "You're welcome."
*Fridi Manor*
Back where was the remaining of the Fridi Manor, Asia was healing Rias, when the owner of the mansion came. "My house! My treasures! I'm broke! And you are going to pay for this!" Said while pointing at Rias. He was going to say something else but got lifted and thrown away by Koneko. "Shut up." She said with her monotone voice. Rias was going to say something to her but a magic circle that she recognize formed on the ground.
"Oni-sama!" She exclaimed when Sirzechs Lucifer appeared. "It seems that it went really bad here." Sirzechs said. "They took the weapon." Grayfia said as she appeared. "Excuse me Maou-sama, but what does the weapon do?" Kiba asked. "I think I can explain that." Said a voice from above.
It was a man with a goatee, black hair with golden bangs. "Azazel?" Sirzechs asked. "Yes. I made a little investigation of my own and I found a thing or two about the weapon." The leader of the fallen angels said with a smirk "And what did you find?" Akeno asked "The name is Fusi Sunt, and it does nothing good." Answered Azazel losing his smirk.
Then Azazel told them everything important of the weapon. Everyone was gasping, by the exception of Sirzechs and Grayfia. After some silence Xenovia asked "What do you think is their plan with the spear?" "Probably to take out the power of Issei and Vali. Including their sacred gears." Azazel concluded, while rubbing his chin. "W-What happens when it is taken out?" Asked Asia afraid of the answer. "They die. Right?" Sirzechs answered and Azazel nodded.
At this Rias fell on her knees crying. She listening this was to much. After Issei left she broke. Everything that transpired by that time was to much. The pressure from her peerage, Irina leaving the house and the ORC and the constant fights with Akeno. And when she finally sees him again, she failed to get him back. 'All because of that cat bitch!' Thought Rias.
Sirzechs seeing how her sister react decided to step in. "Don't cry Ria-tan, look, when you find Issei, it will be best for him. That way we can keep him safe. Don't you agree?" He said with a kind smile.
Rias seemed a little better because of those words and smiled "You're right!" She exclaimed happily. Seeing her sister better, the Maou ordered "Good. Now all of you go to rest. It seems that you all need it." After that, everyone left. Except Enzo, which was still crying because everything he lost.
*At the Hero Faction headquarters*
In a room, there was Cao Cao looking at the Fusi Sunt. "Only one more piece to put my plan in action." Cao Cao said to no one while looking at an image of the gem. "But how to get it?".
After some thought he smirked. He started changing images while saying "Maybe I need two more pieces…" He stopped at the image of Rias.
"Rias Gremory."
And that's the chapter! First I want to clear some things.
Fusi Sunt, means 'Fusion' in Latin.
The mineral the key is made of, 'Jozu', doesn't exist. The name comes from 'Diamond Jozu' of One Piece.
Bikou is the monkey king. So he should have some sort of palace somewhere in the Mountain of Flower and Fruit.
And that's it. I want to inform you that next week I start school again. I know, it sucks. I will still try to upload it on the weekend, but don't think that I drop the story if I don't upload chapter six before Sunday. That's pretty much all. Remember to Follow, add to Favorites and review. But before you leave, a Omake.
Omake
"Choosing Rooms"
"You're going to love my room Ise-kun.~Nya~" Kuroka told Issei while guiding him to her room. She was so exited to having Issei sleeping with her, in her room, that she couldn't wait. 'This is the best chance to have kitties with him.' Kuroka thought.
"E-Excuse me, Issei-sama." They turned around to see Le Fay blushing. "If you want you can sleep with me in my room." She ask, blushing and looking down. Issei was about to speak, but Kuroka said something first. "I'm sorry Le Fay-chan. But Ise-kun is already sleeping with me.~Nya~". "Yes, but I have a bigger bed." Le Fay said.
At the answer Kuroka's eyebrow twitched a little. "Maybe, but I got more light.~Nya~"
"I got an air conditioner." Le Fay said back.
"I got a TV." Kuroka countered.
"I got snacks." Le Fay said.
"I got a kitchen." Kuroka said back.
"And ero-magazines.~Nya~" Kuroka finished with a smirk.
"Well, I got a computer and it is better for looking that types of things." Le Fay said embarrassed for what she just said.
"Maybe, but I got two special extra soft pillows that I know he would love." Kuroka said while pushing her breast together making them look bigger.
"I-I-I…" Le Fay said embarrassed.
They went like that for a while and Issei who was still watching had a sweat drop on the back of his head. Until Vali came in.
"Hyoudu. If you want, I can show you a room. With no one using it." Vali offered, which Issei accepted. "You guide." Issei said and they left them for with their fight.
After a while, Kuroka and Le Fay said at the same time.
"Well Ise-kun…"
"Issei-sama…"
"With who you want to sleep with!?" They asked and realize that Issei wasn't there. "Huh. Where did he go?" Kuroka asked in confusion. Then Arthur, which was there with Bikou for a while now, said "He left with Vali-san." "And where did they go Oni-sama?".
"To-" Arthur got interrupted by Bikou that said "Vali took him to his room!". At the answer both girls eyes widen and screamed "What!?". They didn't got time to answer because the girls already start looking for Issei and Vali.
"Issei-sama!" le Fay screamed in worry.
"VALI!" Kuroka screamed in rage.
When they were out of sight, Arthur said to a laughing Bikou "You know that when they discover that you trick them, Kuroka-chan is going to beat you up?"
"Yeah. But it will be worth it." Bikou answered.
"And maybe also Vali-san, for saying that he would take a man to his room." Arthur said.
"Yeah, maybe. But still-"
"And also Issei-san, for saying he would accept the offer of that man." Arthur interrupted Bikou.
At that Bikou started to get nervous. "Maybe. But-" Bikou couldn't finish because another interruption of Arthur.
"And your castle might fall."
Bikou widened his eyes at that. "I need to get out of here." The monkey king said and rushed to the door.
'This is going to be fun to watch' Arthur thought with a smile.
"BIKOU!" Could be heard the scream of Kuroka, which make Arthur chuckle and Bikou to shiver.
Omake Ends
I hope you enjoyed it! Till next time!