AnimeRocker 469: Glad you enjoy it.
SargentFalco: Glad you enjoyed it and hope you like how I introduce Miya in this chapter.
ShadowUzumaki55: Thanks, Rias will have a bit of trouble from what she has done.
Guest: Thanks
Ahsankhanahsankhan2014: Rias and Kazuhiko's relationship will get better but it will take a fair bit of time before things start getting better between them.
Universal Crunch: Glad you enjoyed the chapter and thank you. Yeah I try and keep Kazuhiko acting with his morals as he won't change them easily for other people. As for him not being afraid of Sirzechs, Kazuhiko knows he's the only one who can release Riser so Sirzechs has limits on what he might be able to do. The pseudo peerage idea hadn't come to me and I was working more along the lines of Kazuhiko ending up with a team of people like Vali does. Hope you enjoy this chapter anyway.
Bl4ze777: Thanks, hope you enjoy this chapter.
Raidentensho: I can see Kazuhiko saying something like that to the church duo when they arrive and thanks for the song suggestions, I'll have a look into it.
Maverickdm: ^^; erm… Rias will have some form of punishment although probably not as harsh as you think it might be.
Aiphira: Well here's more.
dixion345: I'll have a look into them.
A quick note before the start but you've obviously noticed the change in name of the story well… I figured it sounded cooler and thanks to OshiroNai's suggestions for inspiring it.
…
"" – Speech
'' – Thought
[] – Sacred Gear
[] – Albion
{} – Metatron
() – Phone call
…
Rias appeared from the crimson magic circle in her private chambers which was a secret room in the old school building. She'd just returned from the Underworld after having the longest lecture of her life from her mother about what she had done to recruit Kazuhiko.
Her punishment was that she couldn't use her [Evil Pieces] without one of her family with her when she discussed with the potential servant she wanted to recruit and that she had to go through extra lessons about how to treat her servants. She knew it was going to be strict lessons for her due to her mother and Grayfia teaching her, a shudder running down her spine at the thought.
'At least now I don't have to deal with that douche Riser' Rias thought with a bright smile, beginning to strip out of the tight fitting red dress she had worn for the party as she approached her bed, crimson sheets covering it as her gaze shifted over to the bed side table that held a single framed photo.
The photo was of two young people, Rias smiling with a blush as she regarded her younger self dressed in an Asuna cosplay, her hair dyed temporarily for the time, at the convention she had been to last year. She was hugging onto a serious looking young man dressed in a Kirito cosplay while they posed for the crowds, here lips inches from touching as she blushed.
'I hope I can find him this year at Akumacon' Rias thought with a blush covering her face as she remembered wanting to kiss the young man holding her even with all of the other people taking photos of the pair after he had stopped some guy from trying to force her into doing some 'private photo shoot' despite her turning it down.
"It's her own choice so get lost before you start something that'll get you in trouble, come on Asuna-san." Her hero's voice flittered through her mind as she remembered what had happened, his hand resting on her shoulder as he stepped between herself and the guy who had been bugging her, her cheeks darkening at she found herself wistfully sighing at the memory. She'd filled out since then and so the outfit didn't fit her any longer, and asking one of the maids back home to alter it to fit her was out of the question due to being on her parents' bad side due to Kazuhiko, meaning she would have to have to attend the convention without a cosplay this year which annoyed her.
Setting down the photograph, Rias finally let herself sink into her bed trying to find a comfortable position before grabbing the hugging pillow she had and letting herself drift to sleep.
…
Kazuhiko took a moment to regain his breathe, his training with Metatron tonight had turned into something of a practice spar between him and some mannequins who was holding identical trench-knifes to the one Kazuhiko was holding and were all lying on the ground with various stab and slash wounds, only one still standing as they circled each other. The trench-knife, [Matarael] was a pitch black in colour, the edge a sickly green in colour which also covered the grip, its cross-guard was shaped like a spider web and was pitch black as the blade.
He ducked under the remaining mannequin's thrust with its knife, using the chance to get inside its guard as he slashed across the wrist to make it lose grip on its own weapon before swinging it in a diagonal arc across its chest from hip to shoulder. A second swing across its throat making the mannequin drop to the ground moments later before Kazuhiko relaxed and turned to see Metatron and Albion looking on with approving looks.
[Looks like you remember the basics even after not practicing for a while] Albion spoke with a smirk as Metatron stepped forwards as she pointed out
{You seem to have forgotten that [Matarael] is capable to releasing paralysing poison when you apply your Holy energy into it…}
Kazuhiko frowned slightly as he poured a small amount of Holy energy into the trench knife, the sickly green edge glowing brightly as he took a few test swings of it as he spoke "Guess I'll have to watch out with that then… Don't want to accidentally hurt myself"
{Now let's move onto [Gaghiel], Kazu-kun} Metatron spoke with a soft smile, [Matarael] disappearing in a flash of light as Kazuhiko spoke with a nod
"Right… [Gaghiel]" Forming in Kazuhiko's hands was a naginata with a royal blue pole and a large silver blade that had wave like curves on the dull edge. Taking a moment, Kazuhiko twirled the naginata in his hands before catching Metatron smiling as she spoke
{Most of the training with [Sandalphon] will start to cross over with [Gaghiel] due to there similarities. The main difference is that while [Sandalphon] can create Holy Fire, [Gaghiel] can create Holy Water.}
"So it's even more dangerous to Devils…" Kazuhiko muttered, taking a moment to look over the naginata as Metatron nodded before taking a few steps away from him as she spoke
{That's true… Now let's test how well all of my lessons are going in Kazu-kun}
"Alright then…" Kazuhiko spoke, taking a ready stance with [Gaghiel] as there surroundings started to change into a large traditional looking dojo, Metatron holding out her hands as she spoke
{[Sahaquiel]} Kazuhiko took a steady breathe as Metatron drew four Kunai out from the arm guards, waiting for her to throw them at him before starting to run forwards. Kazuhiko managed to side step the first two Kunai only to be surprised as the other two came at where he had moved to, surging Holy energy into his naginata before swinging it up and making a wave of Holy water erupt from the blade to block and make the Kunai explode harmlessly.
{[Israfel]} Kazuhiko barely heard as the water wave fell to the ground, Metatron closing the distance quickly with the twin Scimitars before starting a elegant dance of blades which Kazuhiko was forced to block and deflect with his naginata before a wide slash forced the Serpah to hop backwards as Kazuhiko spoke
"[Sachiel]" The quick switch from naginata to dual tonfa was a surprise to him as he was forced back onto the defensive, managing to knock Metatron back with the pink lance of energy from one of his Tonfa and attempting to land his other hit, having reversed his grip on his left Tonfa, against her wrist. Metatron dropped the Scimitar so she could avoid the attack, bringing her other blade down only for it to shift as she spoke
{[Shamshel]} Kazuhiko managed to block the newly appearing length of chain with his tonfa, unable to stop it from wrapping around his arm several times before flinging him skywards with the same chain.
"[Sahaquiel]" Kazuhiko called, the tonfa disappearing so he could free himself from the chain before drawing a pair of kunai and throwing them at Metatron as he fell, both exploding harmlessly against the long length of chain being swung around rapidly to act as a shield as she spoke with a small nod
{Good…}
Kazuhiko landed on one knee, drawing an extra pair of kunai before he threw them while jumping back and avoiding the chain that had swiped across where he had been, his kunai being destroyed by the other chain as Metatron's smile grew slightly at seeing Kazuhiko's quick reactions.
"[Ramiel]" Kazuhiko called, pulling back on the drawstring once the crystal bow was formed and making a large bolt of Holy Lightning form. Kazuhiko only took a moment to aim before firing the attack at Metatron who rose her arms as if holding a staff as she spoke
{[Gaghiel]} The naginata formed in her hands before she slammed the flat end of the of weapon into the ground, making a wall of Holy Water rise in front of her to block the Holy Lightning before several curved blasts of water shot out from it. Each was destroyed by a quick bolt of lightning hitting each, Kazuhiko panting slightly as Metatron let the wall of water crash down as she spoke
{That's great Kazu-kun… You've got use to switching weapons quickly which will help you in a battle even if it's a little more draining}
[Good job, Kazu…] Albion added as he watched Kazuhiko and Metatron dismiss there weapons before the former sighed deeply as he spoke
"I'm just glad that the short break hasn't affected my skill with the weapons"
…
Kazuhiko yawned as he woke up, blinking as he realised he was pinned to the bed much more than usual. Seraphina was hugging his left arm tightly, Kalawarner was hugging his right arm while his left leg was being hugged by Blaire who was resting her head dangerously close to his groin.
'I wished Blaire had chosen a better place to sleep' Kazuhiko thought nervously as he hoped any morning issues wouldn't be noticeable to Blaire lest she try and do something about it. The blanket rustled as Kazuhiko arched his eyebrow as a beautiful young woman with unbound black hair poked her head out from under it to reveal that she was lying atop of him as she giggled quietly
"Ufufu. Good Morning Kazu-kun"
"What are you doing here Akeno-sempai?" Kazuhiko asked with a frown, doing his best to avoid staring at the thin yukata that Akeno was wearing as she snuggled against him as she answered sweetly
"I wanted to spend time with my cute kouhai… After seeing your manly side when fighting in the Rating Game and especially against Riser, I just couldn't stop myself" Tightly embracing the confused Kazuhiko, Akeno moved her face towards his neck and kissed it as he retort in disbelief
"…Seriously? You break into my house and sneak into my bed just because I beat Phenex in a fight?"
"Uh-huh" Akeno spoke with a nod, nuzzling his neck playfully as Kazuhiko retort with a frown
"You really need a better hobby, Akeno-sempai" Akeno looked at Kazuhiko mischievously at hearing that about to reply before Seraphina spoke in an icy tone
"What are you doing to my Kazu?" Akeno smiled innocently, even as she felt slightly nervous at the amount of power the bluenette was giving off as she replied
"I was just repaying my kouhai about his part in the Rating Game…"
"There are other ways to repay him for that then sneaking into our bed" Seraphina spoke annoyed, Kazuhiko noticing Kalawarner's half-open eyes as she lay watching the pair amused as Akeno replied with a smile
"True… but this way will help me get closer to my kouhai…" Seraphina scowled as she sat up, Akeno doing the same as she gave a challenging smile before the former spoke
"Well I won't allow it…"
"Really? Shouldn't that be Kazu-kun's decision?" Akeno asked, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he spoke sarcastically
"Yeah because you Devils really care about a person's choice don't you?" Akeno turned saddened at hearing that, knowing he was referring to Rias' actions as she replied in a truthful tone
"What Rias did was wrong… Forcing you into our world but you're a part of it now, Kazu-kun"
"You can say that now but did you think about warning her what she was doing could cause?" Seraphina asked annoyed, Akeno looked away as she realised that the bluenette was right as Kalawarner faked a yawn as she rolled over to give Kazuhiko a morning kiss that draw both of the girls' attention.
"Mou~ Kala-san I haven't got my morning kiss either" Seraphina whined cutely as she moved to kiss the brunet once Kalawarner had ended hers, Akeno looking jealous at both young women and was about to speak only for Blaire to grab her and start to manoeuvre the raven haired young woman away before using a magic circle to take them both away.
…
"So we're all meeting in front of the school right?" Kazuhiko asked as the trio of young men sat in their classroom, Takeshi and Kensuke nodding as the latter explained
"It'll be easier for us to meet up there and head to the convention together"
"Yep, so know who Hikari-san is going as? She's been keeping it a secret from me" Takeshi asked curiously, Kazuhiko shrugging as he answered
"No idea… Sera-san, Asia-san and Mitt-san have been surprisingly tight lipped about who they and Hikari-san are going as… It's only this weekend dude so just wait and find out" The trio continued to eat their lunches, Kensuke nodding in agreement as he asked
"You got your outfit sorted Takeshi?"
"Yep, I managed to pick up the last few things over the weekend. Even a camera so I can grab photos of some of the babes there" Takeshi replied with a grin, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he retort
"Hikari-san would kill you if she heard that… Plus Ken is taking his camcorder right?" Kensuke nodded with a smirk as they finished up before the bell would ring to end lunch.
…
Kazuhiko was glad for the chance to relax after everything involving Riser and the engagement, even if it was just him lounging in the clubroom while the others Devils went back to doing contracts and Rias wasn't around meant he could fully relax with his head laying on Kalawarner's lap, who was stroking his hair with one hand while reading a book in the other. Seraphina and Asia had gone with Hikari to gather some of the last pieces for their cosplay outfits.
"You know there's been quite the uproar from Grigori about you, Kazu-kun" Kalawarner spoke, glancing down to see Kazuhiko looking up at her with half open eyes as she continued amused
"I wouldn't be surprised if you had fans amongst them, especially after hearing about how you told off the Crimson Satan for his choice of prize"
"Well it was a stupid prize anyway…" Kazuhiko spoke with a sigh, arching an eyebrow as his phone started to ring as he sat up and pulled it from his pocket.
"Hello?"
(Hello Kazuhiko-san…Is it possible for you to come to Kyoto?) Yasaka spoke, Kazuhiko knowing it was serious if she was calling him as he got to his feet, looking around to see who else was there as he replied
"Yeah, I can. What's wrong?"
(It would be easier to explain to you in person) Yasaka spoke seriously, Kazuhiko nodding before smirking as he heard Kunou calling in the background
(Hello Kazu-san!)
"I'll be there right away" Kazuhiko spoke with a smile at hearing Kunou in the background, glancing to Kalawarner as he put his phone away and spoke to her
"I better get going"
"I'll let Gremory know you're on a mission for Matsu" Kalawarner spoke with a smirk, Kazuhiko smiling as he nodded and giving his thanks as he pulled out the piece of paper with the teleportation circle and disappeared in an orange magic circle.
…
Kazuhiko emerged from the magic circle in front of Yasaka's house, taking a moment to change into his regular battle clothes before moving to knock on the door only for it to open and a blonde blur slam into his chest, knocking him on his backside as he looked down to see Kunou hugging him as she spoke "Hey Kazu-san"
"Hello Kunou-chan. I take it that you Kaa-san is inside" Kazuhiko asked, Kunou nodding as she frowned at him and spoke in scolding tone
"You worried Kaa-san and me in that fight with the chicken devil… but you were so cool!"
Kazuhiko couldn't help but chuckle as Kunou shouted the last part excitedly, picking himself and the young Kyuubi up as he caught sight of Yasaka coming towards the door as he started to enter as he spoke
"Come on, can't keep your Kaa-san waiting can we?"
Kunou blushed embarrassed as she looked back to see Yasaka and realising that Kazuhiko was holding her, hopping down out of his arms as the blonde woman smiled "I'm glad you could come so quickly, Kazu-san… I had thought you might be recovering from your Rating Game against Phenex"
"It's no problem, you said it was important… and I didn't suffer anything major so all I really needed was a good night sleep" Kazuhiko replied with a shrug and a smile, Yasaka's smile growing at seeing he was fine as she lead him into the kitchen.
Watching Kazuhiko and Kunou sit at the low table, the latter drawing with some crayons on the paper before her as Yasaka smiled as she took a seat opposite him as she spoke "I'm glad to hear you weren't too injured during that fight."
"So what is the problem, Yasaka-san?" Kazuhiko asked curiously, Yasaka frowning slightly as she spoke
"A Stray Magician has been running experiments in the forest outside of the town with their Necromancy…Sasuke-san and a group of his Tengu went to try and stop them but… They had issues" Yasaka glanced down to Kunou who was happily drawing away as Kazuhiko nodded seriously
"Right… Is Sasuke-san going to be alright?"
"He will but at the moment he's recovering and organizing everyone in case a big attack comes… One of the members of his group that found the Necromancer will be guiding and helping you when they arrive" Yasaka spoke with a nod, Kazuhiko nodded in understanding as he removed his sealing bangles and put them in his pockets as Metatron spoke seriously
{Looks like we'll have a serious fight on our hands, if Sasuke-san and his group of guards had trouble with this Necromancer}
"Right… Oh yeah, I been meaning to ask how come you saw the Rating Game?" Kazuhiko asked curiously, realising that the mother and daughter Kyuubi knew about his fight with Riser without him telling her.
"Matsu-san set up a link for us to watch it" Yasaka replied, her cheeks turning pink as she remembered watching it as Kunou spoke up eagerly
"It was so cool to see you freeze that bird guy in the ice"
"I must say I was surprised by your [Snow Flame] myself as well, I never would have expected there to be a sealing flame." Yasaka spoke curiously, Kazuhiko chuckling nervously as he replied
"I made up the flame myself but the actual move is from the same place I got the other Flames."
A knock on the door drew the trio's attention, Yasaka smiling as she got up to answer it while Kunou spoke "Can you teach me to use the ice? A few boys at my school keep annoying me."
Kazuhiko couldn't help but chuckle as he patted her head as he shook his head "Kunou-chan, I'm not going to teach you that just so you can freeze a few annoying boys…It's a powerful technique and there are consequences to using it"
"Aww~ but…" Kunou tried to cutely protest only for Yasaka to call out
"Kazu-san, please come here"
"Looks like I have to start on this job, Kunou-chan, I'll see you soon alright"
"Bye Kazu-san!" Kunou called as Kazuhiko headed towards the door, Yasaka offering him a smile as he stepped outside to see a brown eyes shapely woman with waist length purple hair which was in a hime-style at the front with shorter bangs while a white ribbon partially held her hair in place. She was dressed in the traditional miko attire: a purple hakama, a white haori with a sash like belt and wooden sandals. Resting against her right hip was a sheathed katana that he felt a holy aura coming from.
"Yuuki Kazuhiko, I'd like to introduce you to Asama Miya-san" Yasaka spoke from behind him, Kazuhiko bowing as he greeted Miya
"Nice to meet you, Asama-san"
"Nice to meet you as well, Yuuki-san. Especially after what Yasaka-sama has said about you, an Angel/ Devil/ Dragon hybrid" Miya replied with her own bow, Yasaka and Kazuhiko blushing as the latter nervously replied
"Just refer to me as Draphalem… It's probably easier that way" The name had come when Matsu had just found it easier to call him a Dragon/ Nephalem hybrid until Kazuhiko had shortened it further
"Dra-phalem…? Hmm~ that works rather well" Miya spoke with a smile, Yasaka nodding in agreement as she added
"It does explain all of your nature in one word…"
"Let's get going then… It's probably best we get to where this Magician is before it gets dark" Kazuhiko spoke as he turned to Miya, aware he had night vision being part Devil but Miya probably wouldn't be.
"That is a good idea… We'll report back once we have finished the mission, Yasaka-sama" Miya spoke with a nod of agreement, giving their goodbyes to Yasaka as they started to walk through the streets on the hidden side of Kyoto.
"Sasuke-sama told me about your last visit here to face the plant monsters that Stray Devil let loose" Miya started, glancing to Kazuhiko as he replied
"It was no trouble helping out… Honestly, it would be a waste if I didn't use my powers to help others" Miya's smile grew at hearing that, noticing Kazuhiko's eyes drift down to her sword as Metatron spoke
{She definitely has a Holy sword….}
"It's Yawarakai-Te, one of Masamune's swords… It was a gift from my father" Miya answered the unasked question, Kazuhiko looking surprised as he spoke
"Wow… I realised that most of the legends and myths were true but I didn't realise that it included Masamune and Muramasa's rivalry over sword making"
"I guess it still must surprise you sometimes that the supernatural world can exist so close to the human world and yet so far" Miya replied with a slight smile, Kazuhiko nodding as he replied while running a hand through his hair
"Yeah…It's been a rather rough month or so adapting to everything, not really helped by the fights… So what made this Necromancer so hard to deal with?"
Miya's face turned serious as they reached the edge of the forest, keeping her gaze focused on the trees as if expecting something while her hand drifted to grip her sword as she spoke "This one is capable of raising an army of undead to defend himself and can quickly turn anyone who died to part of his army… Also one of the ley lines of Kyoto runs underneath here and I believe he has managed to tap into a small portion of its power to protect himself"
"Right…So first we have to deal with an army of zombies and then somehow get past his shield and finish him off" Kazuhiko spoke seriously, letting his hands clench and unclench in preparation for summoning one of his holy weapons, even as he felt the seals on him lift, as Miya nodded and added
"Yasaka-sama has managed to divert most of the power from the ley lines away from here so his shield should be weakened enough to break…"
"Let's get this guy before he realises what going on" Kazuhiko spoke, starting to jog into the forest with Miya easily keeping up with him.
…
It had taken Kazuhiko and Miya about ten minutes to find the edge of the clearing that the Necromancer was using for whatever plan he was going through. The Necromancer was a young man with dirty grey hair and ruby red eyes, dressed in green lined black robes with a staff that looked like a large bone with a black star shaped jewel set on the top.
"Hahaha! Georg-sama's magic circles is protecting me so I can complete my ultimate undead titan for him~" The Necromancer spoke in a sing-songy insane voice, skipping around a large empty pit that looked to be the size of a swimming pool.
'Who the hell is Georg?' Kazuhiko thought, looking around to see twelve stone pillars around both the Necromancer and the pit with an identical magic circle carved on each one.
"That is him…" Miya spoke hushed, readying to draw her sword as Kazuhiko held a hand up as he whispered
"Let me try and hit him from here, if the barrier is weakened then I might be able to smash through it as well. [Ramiel]" The crystal bow appearing in his hands, Kazuhiko glanced to see Miya nod before taking aim and allowing the white lightning arrow to surge and compact into a gleaming white bolt of holy lightning energy.
{That is about as much power you can put into it without alerting him to your presence} Metatron spoke up, Kazuhiko taking a calming breathe before letting the bolt fly. The lightning attack slammed into a pale orange shield that had suddenly appeared, making a large spider web of cracks to spread out from the point on impact.
"What the…?" The Necromancer shouted turning towards the pair as Miya drew Yawarakai-Te, the silver blade glowing with holy light as she and Kazuhiko swapped [Ramiel] to [Israfel] as they walked out.
"Your time is up, Necromancer… Stop abusing the ley lines of Kyoto" Miya spoke seriously, the Necromancer tapping his chin with one finger before he replied
"Hm… How about no? Get them my minions!" the ground rumbled around the pair, Miya and Kazuhiko looking around to see skeletons start to pull themselves out of the ground as the latter spoke
"I'll deal with the skeletons… You go break the barrier before it can repair himself"
"Right, Kazu-san" Miya spoke as she rushed towards the barrier, slashing at the odd skeleton while Kazuhiko started to cut down others that moved to attack him. His dual scimitar cutting through the bones with ease in between blocking the bones some of the skeletons had started to wield from there fallen comrades.
Glancing to Miya, Kazuhiko saw her thrusting out one hand towards one skeleton and encasing it in ice instantly while using her katana to cut through another skeleton before blocking two others.
'She can use ice magic as well?' Kazuhiko thought to himself surprised releasing a wave of holy energy from each sword to clear out the nearby skeletons before muttering
"[Gaghiel]" Spinning the newly formed naginata, Kazuhiko spin on the spot to release a large wave of Holy water from where he stood before drawing one of his pistols with his free hand and firing [Storm Flame] bullets at several of the skeletons closing in as he moved towards the barrier and Miya.
[The barrier is nearly repaired, Kazu] Albion reminded the brunet, who managed to block three bone axes with his naginata before kicking through them with a [Lightning Flame] covered foot.
"Miya-san!" Kazuhiko called, holstering his pistol while putting the end of the shaft down before her as she nodded and ran towards him. The moment Miya's foot landed on the end of the pole Kazuhiko used all of the strength he could muster to launch her into the air and towards the barrier before spinning the naginata and swinging it to cut through several skeletons with the blade.
Kazuhiko's eyes widened as he saw several bird like skeletons shoot into the air after Miya, gritting his teeth as he prepared to summon [Divine Dividing] only for Metatron to speak up {Another weapon unlocked itself… Kazu-kun…}
"[Leliel]" Kazuhiko spoke, thrusting his hand towards Miya as eight pitch black chakram formed around him, the edges of the blades a pure white in colour as they spun and charged after the flying skeletons, shredding them into pieces.
[What about defending yourself?] Albion reminded Kazuhiko, the brunet quickly summoning [White-Fang] and using it to defend himself against several bone clubs as Metatron spoke up
{Don't worry I'll keep [Leliel] in control to protect Miya-san}
'Thanks' Kazuhiko thought back as he thrust a ball of [Storm Flames] into the rib cage of another skeleton as he spoke
"Storm Cannon!" The ball of red flames shot off destroying several skeletons behind the first one as Kazuhiko sliced through another skeleton with his sword, catching sight of Miya swing her sword down on the barrier and making a large rend which only grew as the Chakrams spun faster and slammed themselves into either side of the cut, widening it.
"No stay back, woman! Georg-sama's barrier should be impregnable even for one of you Half-gods!" The Necromancer shouted as Miya stepped through the barrier, a quick slash of her sword causing several of the monoliths to split horizontally just from the air pressure of her swing, the barrier fully dissipating while the Chakrams rushed back to circle around Kazuhiko as he approached the pair, the odd one flying off to cut through a charging skeleton.
Miya pointed her holy blade at the Necromancer, Kazuhiko moving two of his Chakram to float behind him and cut off his escape as he asked seriously "What are you doing there?"
"Hah! I could ask you the same question abomination!" the Necromancer sneered while looking at Kazuhiko, the brunet gritting his teeth as the two chakram moved closer to the Necromancer's neck and making him 'eep' in surprise as Miya spoke with a smile that didn't fit with the ominous aura that was forming behind her
"It's not wise to talk back to someone who could behead you with a single thought. Your business in Kyoto, what is it?"
"Erhm…" the Necromancer started, making a few unintelligent noises before stammering out scared
"I'm here for…Georg-sam-ARRGGGHHHH!" He continued to scream as a black magic circle formed on the Necromancer's chest, Kazuhiko grabbing Miya and jumping back before a giant explosion ripped through the field.
Kazuhiko coughed when the smoke started to dissipate, glancing around surprised to see his eight chakram holding a perimeter around him with [Lightning Flames] sparking off them all as a green barrier extended around them.
'Thanks Metatron, Albion' He thought back, guess the two spirits had took control to protect himself and Miya from the blast as he heard Miya speak from under him
"Kazuhiko-san…"
Kazuhiko practically jumped from where he had somehow been laying atop of her, a shudder running down his spine at feeling the ominous aura spike as he spoke "Sorry Miya-san…"
"Thank you for saving me" She spoke with a kind smile, Kazuhiko silently sighing in relief as he watched her get up and retrieve Yawarakai-Te from where it had fallen a few feet away while Kazuhiko dismissed his [Lightning Flames] and his holy weapon with a thought before looking around at the scorched ground around them.
"Looks like someone didn't want anything left over when he was caught" Kazuhiko spoke with a frown, Miya sheathing her sword as she looked around and added
"At least we got the name of his boss, Georg…"
"Yeah but it's not like we know what he was trying to do aside from building an army of Zombies…" Kazuhiko replied with a sigh, Miya nodding as she offered him with a smile as she spoke
"Thank you for protecting me"
"Oh, it's no problem really… Quick question though… What did he meant when he called you a Half-god?" Kazuhiko asked curiously, Miya's smile not changing as she replied
"Well what he meant was that I'm Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto's daughter… I had been with the first group to try and stop him and one of the Tengu let it slip."
"Oh wow… I didn't think that I'd meet someone linked to the Shinto Gods given, you know…" Kazuhiko spoke in awe, waving a hand down at himself as Miya covering her mouth as she giggled before the pair headed back to report to Yasaka.
…
Kazuhiko sighed as he checked over his newly dyed black hair, the dye temporary so it would be easier for him to get away with the short change as he went about starting to style his hair into Kirito's style while using the bathroom mirror.
Yasaka had been happy to see they had come back successful from dealing with the Necromancer and after bidding her, Kunou and Miya he'd headed back to Kuoh to deal with whatever clients he had as part of his Devil duties. Luckily there hadn't been too many clients wanting him so he got away with finishing his contracts quickly before heading home.
Seraphina, Mittelt and Asia were getting ready next door with Kalawarner's help before she had to leave to report back to Grigori over what had been happening in the area, meaning Kazuhiko was no closer to guessing what there cosplays would be.
Nodding to himself once he was happy with his hair, he started to get dressed, a black v necked jumper joining the black jeans and belt he was already wearing and then the black trench coat with silver accents. After that it was the holster for the twin black sheathes that held a replica of Elucidator and Dark Repulser and the silver plate on the left side of his chest that was attached to it, fingerless gloves being pulled on at the end.
Offering a small smirk towards his reflection, Kazuhiko took a moment to check over his appearance as he spoke "Well looks like I'm ready then…"
{You've been looking forwards to today, haven't you?} Metatron spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko nodding as he replied
"Well of course… A day away from all this supernatural stuff and Gremory, what's not to look forwards to?"
Leaving the bathroom after a quick tidy, Kazuhiko rolled his shoulders to adjust to the twin fake swords on his back checking that he could grab each of them with the respective hand before grabbing and pulling on his boots at the door and slinging a satchel bag over his right shoulder as he called back
"I'll see you later, Tou-san!"
"See you Kazu!" His father called back, Kazuhiko heading outside and looking surprised at seeing Seraphina standing on the doorstep about to knock wearing a black, backless, sleeveless undershirt, an orange over-shirt with two white straps on each shoulder, a large beige sash around her waist and black stretch pants with a pair of lightweight brown shoes. Her hair was dyed a deep purple and held up in a ponytail.
"Wow…" Kazuhiko spoke in awe as he found himself looking over the tight fitting outfit of Yoruichi as Seraphina blushing with a smile as she stole a kiss from him before speaking
"Glad you like it… Asia and Mittelt are nearly finished so I came to get you"
"I was just coming over to get you" Kazuhiko replied with a smile as they walked over to next door, Seraphina looking him over for a second time before speaking
"You really look cool as Kirito, Kazu-kun"
"Thanks, you look amazing as Yoruichi, Sera-san" Kazuhiko replied with a smile, Seraphina's smile growing as she opened the door and waited for Kazuhiko to enter as she called out
"Asia-san, Mittelt-san, Kazu-kun is here" Kazuhiko could hear the hurried footsteps from upstairs before a blue haired Asia hurried down the stairs, wearing a simple, thin strapped dress with thick wavy blue and yellow alternate stripes running horizontally with a pale blue bow at the middle of her chest while the top and bottom of the dress as white small pointed edges. Around her arms and legs were wing like attachments and blue flat shoes on her feet.
Mittelt soon rushed down behind the ex-nun, wearing a wide brim witch's hat with her hair free from its usual twin tails and a black gothic dress with a short shoulder cape, knee high black socks and black flat shoes.
"Wow you two look good as Wendy and Evangeline, Asia-san, Mittelt-san" Kazuhiko spoke amused, Asia and Mittelt smiling with an embarrassed look as they replied
"You look g-good at Kirito as well, Kazu-san"
"Yeah, that really suits you, Kazu-san…"
"Thanks… Kala-san still here or has she went back to Grigori already" Kazuhiko asked curiously, blinking as Kalawarner stepped out from the kitchen dressed in her original outfit as she spoke, giving him an appraising look as she smirked
"I was just about to leave… You look good, Kazu-kun"
"Erhm… Thanks" Kazuhiko replied embarrassed before adding to the others
"Well we better go meet with the others right?"
…
Having met up with Takeshi, Kensuke and Hikari, who was cosplaying as Belldandy from Oh My Goddess!, at the bus stop that would take them to the next town over, the group had settled into enjoying their day even as some of the younger children had been eager to see them.
At the moment they just managed to get there tickets and inside, Kazuhiko unable to not smile at the amount of people around in their own outfits and armed with cameras while numerous stalls was set up in the large hall.
"This is amazing as last year, eh Kazu?" Kensuke spoke, camcorder glued to his face as he eagerly looked around.
"Chill Ken, otherwise you'll hurt yourself" Takeshi spoke with a smirk, a foam baseball bat on his shoulder as Asia looked around in awe as she spoke
"Wow… there's so many people all dressed up"
"Kazu-san look! There's a Leafa cosplayer there" Mittelt pointed out as she called, Kazuhiko turning to see the blonde young woman wave over to them from where she stood and started to approach them with a smile.
"Kirito-kun, please have a photo with us!" Kazuhiko sweatdropped as he found the Leafa cosplayer look at him eagerly, soon being joined by an Sachi cosplayer as well as she asked
"Wow you were here last year. Kirito-kun"
"Yeah I was and I don't mind having a photo taken…" Kazuhiko replied with a friendly smile as the Sachi cosplayer handed the camera to Hikari while Kazuhiko handed his bag to Seraphina before the trio stood together for the photo, each of them posing with their hands on their swords as if getting ready to draw them.
"And…Done!" Hikari spoke after taking a few photos, handing the camera back as Kensuke spoke amused
"I got to say it looks like you have only got better at posing since last year" Kazuhiko sheepishly laughed as he shared a glance to Seraphina who smiled as he replied
"Well it's not like anyone at school is going to find out, plus I'm not really embarrassed by it this year."
"Kazu-san can we have a look over there?" Mittelt asked eagerly, pulling on his arm as he spoke
"Woah… Hold on a moment, Mittelt-san, we've got plenty of time to look around"
"Let's make a move before we get swamped by more of Kirito's fangirls" Takeshi spoke with a smirk only to get hit on the arm as Hikari retort
"You know we'll all get asked for photos this year, Takeshi-kun…and you and Kensuke backed out last year in cosplaying with him"
"Let's get moving then, Kazu-kun" Seraphina spoke with a smile, one of her hands holding onto Asia's more to make sure she didn't get lost in the crowds then for her comfort.
"Yeah, let's have a look around" Kazuhiko spoke with a smile, the group starting to head off towards one of the stalls to have a look at what was around.
"Come on Vince let's have a look around" Shino cosplayer called as she tugged along an annoyed looking Haseo cosplayer who replied
"Troublesome. You'll tire yourself out if you keep rushing through, Rena." Rena continued pulling Vince along, bumping into Seraphina before speaking embarrassed
"Sorry about that"
"No it's alright" Seraphina spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko watching the pair head off with Vince telling off Rena as he asked
"You alright?"
"I'm fine" Seraphina replied with a smile as they caught up to their friends, Kazuhiko sparing a glance back at the pair of '.Hack' cosplayers.
…
Kazuhiko smiled as he watched Asia posed with a group of Fairy Tail cosplayers for a group photo, an embarrassed but bright smile on her face as she stood between Natsu and a bare chested Gray.
"Looks like Asia-san is enjoying herself" Seraphina spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko nodding as he gave her a curious look as he asked
"How was it having photos taken with Kensuke?"
"It was a bit nerve racking… It's nice that everyone is so friendly today" Seraphina replied, Kensuke a short distance away filming some Sailor Moon cosplayers who were chatting to a pair of Sakura from CardCaptors.
"Yeah these sort of thing are usually filled with friendly people, only the odd weirdo tries something but with everyone else they usually get stopped before anything bad happens. Had to do it myself last year with the Asuna cosplayer I was posing with then"
"Kirito-kun?" A familiar female voice spoke, Kazuhiko looking back with a smile only for it to drop as he saw Rias Gremory wearing a short sleeved white blouse and a red skirt.
"Gremory? What are you doing here" Kazuhiko asked annoyed, Rias' eyes widening in shock as she spoke
"Kazu-san? Y-You were Kirito last year"
"No way… You were the Asuna cosplayer?" Kazuhiko spoke shocked, taking a step back as Seraphina looked confused between them as Rias' face reddening as she nodded and answered
"Yes that was me…" Kazuhiko was surprised further as Rias pulled him into a tight hug as she spoke
"Thank you… You saved me twice from obnoxious guys, Kazu-kun"
"Stop hugging my boyfriend, Gremory, you don't deserve him in the first place" Seraphina spoke sternly, pulling Rias away from Kazuhiko and standing before him Rias frowning as she regarded the currently purple haired young woman as she retort
"Oh really?"
"Yes really! Looks how much trouble you caused Kazu-kun" Seraphina replied seriously, Rias about to reply only to be interrupted as Asia asked innocently
"Buchou, what are you doing here?" Mittelt looking between Rias and a frowning Seraphina and Kazuhiko as she added
"Where did the others go?"
"Hikari-san dragged Takeshi off to another stall for something and Kensuke, I think, got distracted and wandered off looking for cosplayers to film" Kazuhiko replied as he looked around for his friends.
"I just came here to have a look around, Asia. Wow you look good as Wendy" Rias replied with a friendly smile, Asia smiling brightly in response.
…
Author's Note
Here is Miya's introduction and yes she is as dangerous as she is in Sekirei possibly more so and that she's in character.
Also due to the lack of training with Metatron in the previous couple of chapters there's a nice big chunk to show off some of the Holy weapons as well as a spar between Kazuhiko and Metatron. [Gaghiel] is semi based on Model L's polearm in Megaman ZX ability wise but it's a Naginata while [Matarael] is based on a trench knife and [Leliel] is based on Oriha's ability in Sekirei.
Lastly, I hope that I managed to surprise people with how I'm having Rias have a crush on Kazuhiko given what has happened before.
Anyway hope you enjoyed this chapter.