Stratos263: I do find it really bad what they did to Gasper just cause Rias couldn't control his power. I also thought that with Sirzechs and Mcgregor around Rias would have some help with getting Gasper to learn to control it as well.
FallenSymphony963: Glad you enjoyed it and Heavenly Judgement's Balance Breaker. The Treaty meeting will start in the next chapter and well I hope the whole thing goes as interesting as I believe it will be.
Raidentensho: I hadn't thought of including girls from those series but other heroes will show up, thank you for the idea though.
FateBurn: Thanks, hope you enjoy this then.
Wacko12: Will admit I haven't fully decided on Akeno being out or not and the scene between them here is partly to blame for that.
DdraigTrueEmperor9: Thanks. I will admit the Vongola Flames did influence a few of the Angel weapons he gets purely cause I was planning to have him use both together when he fights at full power. When I started writing this I was intending to expand the world in some areas and provide a new spin on some others situations like Gasper's sealing as well as how Kazu's Dad views the devils from such an early point in comparison to when Ise's parents find out.
As for the Devils' reactions to Azazel, I figure it has to be some sort of knee jerk reaction practically all but the strongest members have given that even Ise does go defensive after having multiple contracts with him before and being fine. Yeah, that is Gabriel and Michael's view and it will be interesting to see their reactions to Kazu when they discover it especially with their first meeting with Kazu in this chapter.
With Rias, I intend that she and Kazu will be friends in the future but will take a while but beyond that won't happen due to what has happened between them both. A future combination of both Albion and Metatron's Balance Breakers is currently planned for the Diodora Arc which might seem a bit overkill for that point.
ZenithTempest: Sorry you thought that, I have no intention of abandoning this due to how I enjoy working on it; even if some of the parts get annoying to write.
ShadowUzumaki55: Thanks, the Divine Dividing Scale Mail with show up during the Treaty battle. Yeah, I would think that Lord Gremory sees things differently cause he's probably hundreds of years old and a bit eccentric in some manner. I will probably have him do something when the whole group go to the Underworld but not sure what yet. As for him wanting Rias to move in with him, Lord Gremory wants to help her and sees Kazu as being a powerful ally which Rias needs to repair her relationship with.
Code Zero: Yeah I can see what you mean now, thanks for the help on explaining it. I will admit writing the scene about Akeno's backstory and how things went it own way as I worked on it have left me unsure about Akeno being in or not of the harem especially with the ending for it.
Thank you for the story idea, I'll have a look to see if I can make anything of it.
Kratos: Thanks for the idea although the reaction is a bit extreme for Kazuhiko in my opinion. As for your questions I'm not at the moment but I can see Venelana explain why she's suggesting ettiquete lesson to Kazu as being something to help with the Clans or other Kings when he meets them because she seems like the sort who is perceptive that Kazu and Rias won't end up together. As for Lord Gremory, I would assumed Venelana would step in before he could cause more trouble with trying to get Kazu to refer to him as father.
kotaro mishima: Serafall is included more due to Gabriel being in there and I guess I can see her trying to act more mature in regards to gaining Kazu's attention. Yeah, I can see Sairaorg being disappointed in Rias when he learns about what happened. As for Indra, I'm not sure at the moment really.
Orpheus: I have watched some of smallville but don't think I've seen that episode so I'll go have a look when I have a chance. I like to think it would be in this chapter but as I said earlier I'm still undecided with if she would be out or not.
Dr Lecter: Thanks, Azazel always struck me as the first out of the three leaders to learn about Kazu due to his knowledge of Sacred Gears, what Vali reported from the Kokabiel fight and being able to get information on Kazu's background and family considering Vali seems to easily know that Ise's family is just ordinary before him.
I am currently thinking of having one of the Shinto Faction, probably Miya, Yasaka or one of the Dieties, arrive to observe/ mediate the whole treaty (which seems something that should have happened given they are on Shinto territory to begin with.) but not sure if it would make sense to happen at the moment.
Also I had thought that something similar would happen in this to Hollow Dragon Devil but more that Gabriel would move in to help Kazu learn more about his Angel magic and maybe Serafall although most of her time would be away with her TV show in the Underworld.
Khan-Zod: I can see it being possible but most of the Shinto Faction only know what's going on through Yu and the only reason that he hasn't bothered to say anything is that he knows Kazu would react to them meddling in his life and doesn't expect the Sirzechs or Lord Gremory to believe him about warning them about it. Sirzechs and Lord Gremory have been shown to be very doting on Rias during her childhood and given that her current wish is to get Kazu for herself, I can see them both trying to help in however way they feel best.
ARSLOTHES: Thanks.
Orphee: Thanks. Well my plan for Milicas is that Kazuhiko would able to see him as not having any ulterior motives and may even help him get over his dislike of redheads because of that. Maybe him becoming a little brother some point in the future. I can't see Rias doing that given what she knows about how Kazu would react should he find out and how Milicas could react as well. Thanks for the suggestion as well.
JJL2KK: Thanks, hope you enjoy this chapter.
No need to weak: Yes, Kazuhiko's full power is stronger then the others but he hides it with the sealing bangles that Matsu gave him so they don't sense his Angel powers. As for Rias and Akeno having crushes on him, Kazu comes across as a hero figure for what he did to stop Riser and Kokabiel and both in some way see his dislike and rejection as being him still thinking as monogamy being right and him dating Seraphina but see some hope in how Kalawarner joins the relationship.
Thanks for all of the reviews, hope you enjoy the chapter.
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"" - Speech
'' - Thought
[] - Sacred Gear
[] - Dragons
{} - Metatron
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Kazuhiko smiled as he approached Yasaka's home, figuring he hadn't been seen her in a while as he nodded to the Tengu guards before Kunou's voice called out happily "Kazu-san!"
"Hey Kunou-chan." Kazuhiko replied as the blonde tackle-hugged him, scooping her up onto his shoulders as she continued
"Did you really fight a zombie dragon like Miya-san said? And turning full angel with loads of wings."
"Ah, yes I did..." Kazuhiko answered, Kunou looking amazed at him only for Yasaka's voice to call
"Kunou, be careful. Kazuhiko-kun hasn't fully recovered from that fight yet." Kunou looked down at Kazuhiko with teary eyes as she asked
"Kazu-san... Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine, Kunou-chan... just a little tired from it still" Kazuhiko replied with a soothing tone, Kunou hugging his head tighter in relief as Kazuhiko continued towards Yasaka who smiled warmly at watching the pair before she spoke
"Nice to see you again, Kazuhiko-kun."
"You too, Yasaka-san. How are you both?" Kazuhiko replied with a nod, Kunou smiling brightly as she started to rattle off what was happening to her at her school before Yasaka had got her to go do what homework she had.
"I am fine, Kazuhiko-kun. Thank you for helping us, the Shinto and Yokai factions, again. It would have been a heavy blow if we lost that facility." Yasaka spoke with a smile, Kazuhiko looking slightly embarrassed as she continued
"Even the risk you took unleashing that power, I even felt the pulse from here."
"I think it was worth it personally." Kazuhiko replied, Yasaka's eyes widening as he continued
"Whatever the Khaos Brigade is, they are a danger to both Shinto and Yokai Factions because they were aiming for data on Sacred Gear users and I get this feeling that they would force them into working with them... And given that used Necromancy on a dragon just to provide a distraction they must be up to no good."
Yasaka nodded in agreement before taking a sip of her tea, Kazuhiko taking a sip of his own as she replied "They could use the information of your Angel powers against you if they ever worked out about Metatron."
"I know but I think Azazel has already worked it out given what he said yesterday about my blood not being suited for helping a Dhampir whose having control issues with his Gear. Luckily, I don't think he would use it against me given his interest in them and what sort of damage it could cause for the peace talks."
"I agree. It would undermine the Devils if he pointed out something that even their leaders hadn't noticed." Yasaka responded with a reassuring nod, Kazuhiko jumping in surprise as his phone started to ring. He gave a quick apology to a smiling Yasaka before he answered it at the table.
"Hello?"
(Kazuhiko-sama, where are you? You only say your going to visit a friend whom no one else knows of and leave no address of where you're going...) Ravel demanded, Kazuhiko frowning as Yasaka stiffled a smile and laugh with the sleeve of her kimono as Kazuhiko replied
"I'm still with my friend, what happened, Ravel-san?"
(Gasper-san has locked himself back in his room.) Ravel answered, Kazuhiko frowning as he asked
"Any idea why?"
(No Kazuhiko-sama.) Ravel answered, Kazuhiko sighing as he spoke
"I'll be back soon then." Ending the call, Kazuhiko turned his focus back to Yasaka as he explained
"Looks like I have to get back to help the Dhampir and find out what's happened."
"That's no problem, Kazuhiko-kun." Yasaka replied with a smile as she lead Kazuhiko outside, her smile turning mischievous as she brushed her lips against his cheek.
...
"Gasper, please come out. It's my fault for pushing you into going with Yuuto" Rias called through the door, Kazuhiko approaching with a slight frown as he asked
"What happened?"
"...I had Yuuto take Gasper out with him on contract" Rias answered while averting her eyes, Gasper crying loudly inside
"Fueeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
"Damn it Gremory, you gotta remember Gasper-san needs time. He's been sealed away for however long and that isn't the easiest trauma to undo especially with his hikikomori tendencies." Kazuhiko spoke with an exasperated sigh, Rias noticing his eye twitching as she sheepishly nodded in response before she decided to explain Gasper's past.
"Gasper's father is from a noble family of vampires but since his mother was a human mistress, meaning he wasn't pure blooded. I heard that they hate those who are non pure blood more then devils, the vampires who scorn, even if it's their sibling, their treatment is discriminating.
Gasper was bullied by his siblings since childhood, even when he went to the human world, he was treated as a monster and so he had no place he could call home.
However, he possesses the unique abilities of vampires, and the ability as a human - a special Sacred Gear, since he was born with both of them, even if he didn't want to, as he grew older, I hear his powers also became greater. The problem is that even if he wanted to become friends, by some chance his Sacred Gear gets activated, and stops the other person." Rias paused for a moment before looking to Kazuhiko as she asked
"Hey Kazu. How would you feel if you could stop time?"
"Don't you mean if I couldn't control that power? After all, as long as you control the power its not a danger to anyone" Kazuhiko responded, Rias nodding after a moment's thought before the brunet answered
"It's only natural to be afraid of not having control over that sort of power... You should understand that given what would happen if you weren't able to control the [Power of Destruction], Gremory. Both are extremely dangerous to use." Rias nodded in understanding even as Gasper sobbed
"I-I... don't need such a Sacred Gear! B-Because I stop everyone! I scare them! I make them dislike me! Even I dislike it! I don't want to stop my f-friends and c-comrades... Any more of having to look at teh face of my cherished ones' stopped... I-I don't want that..."
"What a quandary...? For making this kid to once again shut himself in... I am a failure as a [King]." Rias spoke depressed, Kazuhiko biting his lip to stop the retort that may have slipped out before asking
"Gremory, isn't your meeting with Lucifer-sama and the others in a short while from now?"
"Yes, but I will extend the time a bit more. I have to make sure that Gasper is alright first" Rias started only for Kazuhiko to shake his head as he interrupted her as he spoke
"Go. I'll help Gasper-san out." Rias looked like she was going to protest only for the brunet to add
"It's alright. Gotta look out for my Kouhai, right?"
"Kazu... Alright, I got it. I trust you'll look after him." Rias asked, Kazuhiko nodding and getting a nod and a smile from the redhead before she turned to leave. Once she was gone, Kazuhiko moved to sit down, leaning against the wall, opposite the door to Gasper's room as he spoke
"Till you feel like coming out, I'll wait here Gasper-san." Time seemed to trickle by as Kazuhiko waited for Gasper to show any sign of coming out or even talking, letting out a silent sigh before he spoke
"You know... I also possess a Sacred Gear in which is one of the strongest Dragons resides in. Although, I only had a normal high-schooler life before I found it out. To be honest, I was worried when I first started to use Albion's powers."
'And Metatron's' Kazuhiko silently added to himself as he continued
"I feel that some part of my body is changing into something else and I think it was only Albion that helped me adjust but even without his help I feel that I would continue to proceed further."
"Why? M-Maybe, you may lose something important, you know? Why do you Sempai, want to live such a straight forward life so much...?" Gasper asked, Kazuhiko smiling at finally getting a response as he answered
"Ever since I awoke this power, I've had a good group of friends supporting me... I don't think you know this but Gremory left me without knowing anything for a week after I was revived and cause of that I met Matsu, Sera-chan and Kala-san. They helped me learn to fight so I can protect my precious people with this power."
"Ever since I became aware of the supernatural I've had to fight stronger and stronger opponents. Raynare, Riser, Kokabiel..." Kazuhiko was cut off as the door opened a little as Gasper looked through the gap and replied
"...I wasn't present during that time, but I saw the Rating Game. I couldn't believe you were that strong in such a short time."
"I had a lot of help from one of Sera-chan's aunt's students. She literally beat me into the ground several times each day of training so I would get stronger from the spars."
Kazuhiko noticed Gasper's tears as he added "Don't worry, I understand about why you weren't able to participate. But now, you'll have a chance to make a difference, right?"
"...I-I will just cause trouble... I am a hikkomori, I am intensely shy... I can't properly use my Sacred Gear..." Gasper stammered back, Kazuhiko moving to sit near to the door so he could pat Gasper on the head before speaking as he focused on his eyes
"Confidence can be gained, Powers can be mastered... As your Sempai in real life I will make sure you learn these things as long as you're willing to learn"
Gasper blinked in surprise even as the brunet continued with a smile
"And I will send anything scary to you away with my own power" Gasper looked troubled, only to squeak in protest at Kazuhiko ruffling his hair.
"You've ruined my hair, Sempai" Gasper moaned, his hands moving to try and fix it while Kazuhiko smiled in amusement as they continued talking about random topics, ranging from magic to anime to movies and games and before either really knew the pair was sitting in Gasper's room.
"Well looks like you've got Gasper-san to open up a bit" Yu spoke as he stood at the doorway with Kiba, a large plastic bag in the former's hands as he added
"Brought some take out for us three although I think I have enough to stretch to the four of us" Kiba gave his thanks as they turned to Gasper
"T-Thank you..." The pair of swordsmen entered, taking their seats on the floor with Kazuhiko and Gasper as Yu speaking as he took out several syrofoam boxes
"Wasn't sure what you would like Gasper-san so I got a few things."
"What is it?" Kiba asked curiously, Kazuhiko smirking as he sniffed the air as he answered
"Ramen... From Minato-jiisan right?" At Yu's nod, the brunet's grin grew as he spoke to the other two devils
"You'll like this then... Minato-jiisan is the best at making ramen" With that the quartet settled in to eat before Kiba spoke up
"We should make this a proper male bonding time..."
"I guess we should, you can ask first Kiba seeing as it was your idea" Kazuhiko replied, noticing that Gasper's hands were shaking as Yu nodded in agreement.
"Sorry but is it alright if I am inside the cardboard box?... I won't close the lid. Just, when I talk to people I can calm down inside the cardboard box." Gasper spoke apologetically, Kazuhiko and the others smiling and nodding.
"Ah, this is calming~. This is it~. The cardboard box is my heart's oasis..." Gasper spoke sitting in the box, his bowl of ramen within reach.
"Well..." Kiba started, trying to think of a question even as Yu smirked and moved to grab a paper bag that was in the room as Kazuhiko
"What are you doing, Yu?"
"Oh, well if Gasper-san has trouble meeting eye to eye with people that much then he needs a mask..." Yu answered, handing the bag over to Kiba while Kazuhiko rolled his eyes as he retort
"We may as well just ask Matsu-san for a mask tomorrow, Yu" Kiba chuckled as he cut two holes into the bag with a knife before handing the bag to Gasper, who put it on before asking
"H-How is it~? Does it suit me~?"
{He looks like a creepy stalker...} Metatron spoke quietly, Albion snorting in amusement as he added
[I think that's Yu's idea]
"Gasper-san, well, it really makes you look scarier" Kazuhiko replied, Gaper perking up as Yu and Kiba gave their own agreements to the brunet's words as the dhampir spoke
"R-Really...? If I wear this then my value as a vampire may increase..."
"Ah! I have a question now. What's the best part that you like about a girl?" Kiba spoke up, drawing surprised looks from Yu and Kazuhiko at the surprisingly lecherous topic.
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Kazuhiko and Yu walked towards Matsu's shop, the day after their boys' night, having recieved a text from Matsu that their equipment would be finished today so the pair had decided to stop by before their other duties came around.
"Which version of Mugen did you ask for?" Kazuhiko asked, Yu smirking as he answered
"The crystal version. Which gloves?"
"The original version. Didn't want anything too obvious." Kazuhiko answered as they finally reached the empty shop, opening the door once sure it was unlocked the pair entered and headed down to the laboratory.
A loud crash brought both of them on edge, Kazuhiko quickly drawing his pistols while Yu readied himself to activate his Sacred Gear as they hurried down the stairs to the lab. Bursting through the door, Kazuhiko called out "Matsu-san..."
The pair stopped at seeing a writhing white, beach-ball sized, blob with bronze steaks wildly flailing tentacles around the room, its light blue eyes focusing on Kazuhiko before two tentacles shot towards him, Matsu tackling them out of the way only for the brunet's guns to go flying as the demigod spoke "Stay down!"
"What the hell is that?" Yu asked, the trio hidden behind a overturned table as Kazuhiko watched the blob grab the guns out of the air as Matsu answered sheepishly
"That... well, that would be [White-Fang]..." Kazuhiko eyes widened as he glanced to Matsu after seeing the blob eat his guns as he spoke
"That is not my sword! I mean last I checked it couldn't eat my guns."
"I... may have used a fragment of Gogmagog and some scales from the Zombie-dragon in an experiment near it and well, it came alive and ate the upgraded sword."
[A Gogmagog? What are you doing with that?] Albion spoke, aloud, shocked at the demigod as Metatron added
{They were sealed in the Dimensional Gap for a reason, Matsu-san!}
"I know, I know but I was working on a possible weapon for myself, just in case I needed one, of course..." Matsu answered, the two friends shared a look, both deciding to ask what a Gogmagog was later, before Matsu added
"Don't worry, the gloves and katana are safe. [White-Fang] was the last thing I was working on given that incorporating the Celestial Bronze into it was a hard job. Luckily the only others things its eaten are the Vongola Flames, Snow Flame and Holy Light samples you gave me before, Kazu-tan."
"Right... What are we going to do with it then?" Kazuhiko spoke with a frown, Matsu looking at him with an innocent smile only for Kazuhiko shaking his head as he responded
"I should have known." Quickly lifting his head to look around the room, Kazuhiko noticed that the blob's eyes locked onto him before firing off several tentacles at him.
"Lightning Barrier!" Kazuhiko called out, throwing one hand forwards as the green barrier flared into light to stop the tentacles, which only recoiled before changing to gain blade like tips before lunging again. The brunet was surprised as each blade glowed as they hit the barrier, recognising them each using [Divider], as they started to cut into the barrier.
Dispelling the barrier before it broke, Kazuhiko dove to the left to dodge the blade-like tentacles and shot off a small ball of [Storm Flames] at the main body which earned him a screech of pain as a flicker of recognition passed its eyes. Kazuhiko covered both his hands in [Sky Flames] as the tentacles withdrew into the main blob, whose eyes were narrowed in thought.
"Hopefully the magic signature spell I put on it is working, it should at least recognise Kazu-tan as its owner." Matsu spoke quietly, Yu sparing a glance to her before focusing back on Kazuhiko dodging the lunging blob only for the tentacles to turn into two clawed hands and grabbed each arm.
Its whole body lengthened to the point that it was only as resembled an eastern dragon which was coiled loosely around Kazuhiko's body, taking on dragon-like features with its claws, teeth and the small tufts of hair around its head turning pure bronze, its scales turning a pure white while its eyes remained light blue. The dragon's head nuzzled against a surprised Kazuhiko's cheek as its body started to shrink till it as only a foot long and had coiled itself over his one arm.
"Good job, Kazu-tan." Matsu spoke up as she stood up, looking impressed even as Yu came out of from behind the table as well as Kazuhiko confusingly replied
"I didn't really do anything..." The dragon purred softly as it rubbed its head against his cheek, Yu chuckling as he commented
"So guess you'll have to see if [White-Fang] will be able to change back into your sword now" The dragon looked between Yu and Kazuhiko before nodding to itself and moving to the latter's hand before changing into the familiar sword with apparent ease, the brunet noticing soon after the bronze triangle that was set at the base of both sizes of the blade. With a moment of concentration, Kazuhiko watched as the western double edged blade of the sword changed into a single edged katana blade, realising that he could change his weapon at will if he wished.
"Right... I guess we can't call her [White-Fang] anymore seeing as she recognised that name as this form." Matsu spoke amused, Yu nodding as he asked
"Yeah, so what shall we call her?"
"Her...?" Kazuhiko asked, only to get amused looks back as Yu nodded and answered
"Well I doubt a male dragon, even artificially made, would be that affectionate with you."
"Fine... Any ideas?" Kazuhiko asked with a sigh, the sword changing back to its dragon form that settled on his shoulders as Matsu clicked her fingers as she replied
"How about Leona?" Kazuhiko shook his head, naming it as just a feminized version of 'Leon' would make what she could do very obvious.
"Tsubaki?" Yu suggested moments later, Kazuhiko rolling his eyes as he countered
"Soul Eater, really?"
"Partly, more cause of the interesting things I heard off Toji and Kensuke about who you liked before Sera-san came along" Yu spoke with a smirk, Kazuhiko shaking his head as he retort
"That was out of the idols of the school... and considering Kiyome-sempai is tennis mad, what Gremory and Akeno-san did and Kaichou's known stern-ness it made sense"
"Any ideas, Albion, Metatron?" Kazuhiko asked, two flares of [Mist Flames] signalling their appearances either side of him as Albion answered
[How about Hikaryu?]
{What about Shirohime or Shi for short?} Metatron suggested, Kazuhiko surprised to see the dragon nodding eagerly at hearing it before he chuckled
"Alright Shirohime it is then..." Shirohime preened as she tightened her grip around his neck before Matsu spoke
"Looks like I'll have to start from the drawing board with my weapon then... Good think I've still got some bits of Gogmagog left around here"
"What exactly is a Gogmagog anyway?" Yu asked, Matsu pushing her glasses up as she answered
"It's an old war machine and a millennia ago there was hundreds of them till the various Factions agreed to deactivate and put them all in the Dimensional Gap so no one could get access to them. They were capable of altering their body into various weapons and were tough to destroy." Kazuhiko and Yu looked shocked as Matsu headed off to collect their new weapons as Metatron added
{The reason they were sealed was due to their ability to regenerate, repair themselves and their ability to adapt and improve themselves. It makes fighting them near impossible alone and only slightly easier in groups. There isn't a defined creator for them but from the information that Heaven has we believed that it was one of the Old Gods but no idea which one.}
"Damn..." Kazuhiko and Yu spoke quietly, the former looking to Shirohime who was getting petted by Metatron as he asked
"Do you think she...?"
{Inherited anything related to that... It is possible.} Metatron answered in a thoughtful tone, Albion crossing his arms as he looked at the serpent dragon and added
[Probably wouldn't show up any time soon anyway]
"Yeah your probably right." Kazuhiko replied, Metatron and Albion disappearing as Matsu returned holding Yu's new sword and Kazuhiko's gloves.
"How did this all start anyway?" Kazuhiko asked, Matsu adopting a thoughtful look as she set the katana and gloves on unturned table before she answered
"I think that there must have been some leftover Necromantic energy in the Zombie-dragon's scales. I'd assume it triggered something in the Gogmagog piece which, by the way, I stole from some group from the Khaos Brigade. After that, we were lucky that it took [White-Fang] first as the magic signature spell must have altered what programming it had to make it target things with your magic signature to repair itself enough to work and made it loyal to you."
"That's lucky for us then" Yu spoke with a relieved smile as Kazuhiko nodded in agreement while he scratched Shirohime under the chin.
"Yu, here you go." Matsu spoke, handing the katana over to Yu. White it resembled Kanda's crystal version of Mugen but the colours were different then was expect with the blade was a pale blue and darker blues over the hilt and round tsuba mixed in with white dragon scales. The dark haired swordsman practiced swinging the katana a few times before Matsu began explaining
"To fuse it with your Sacred Gear just focus [Staring Blue's] energy and synchronise with Mugen. Once its done Mugen will be stored in your Gear and power it up, making your light attacks stronger."
"Right... Mugen, Unsheathe" Yu replied with a nod before looking over his old sword that appear in his other hand. Taking a calming breathe, he closed his eyes as he moved both katanas in front of him till they touched as he felt for the energy from his Sacred Gear and the crystal Mugen. Kazuhiko could feel the pulsing of energy from both blades, the different slowly fading till they were identical, when a bright flash of light nearly blinded them before fading to reveal the crystal Mugen with a blade that was glowing with light energy.
Yu smirked as he looked at his sword, taking a moment to test swing it again before deactivating his Sacred Gear and watching the sword disperse into light particles. Matsu nodding before signalling to the gloves as she spoke "And these are for you, Kazu-tan."
Kazuhiko nodded, picking up the gloves and pulled them on. They were different due to the white scales replacing what would have originally been black fabric but aside from that and a small clasp for the underside of the wrists, to keep them secure on his hands, they were identical to the Vongola gloves he had seen. Lifting his hand out before him, Kazuhiko channelling some magic only to be surprised by the large fireball of [Sky Flames] that engulfed his hand before he cut it off.
"Those gloves amplify your magic put into them by about two maybe two and a half times." Matsu spoke up, Kazuhiko nodding as he realised he would have to work on controlling the amount of magic he used to be able to use the gloves to their best.
"These are great, Matsu-san" Kazuhiko spoke with a smile, Matsu looking pleased at the praise as she replied
"Good. You've got that meeting at the shrine later, right? Well, I want to borrow the gift you get from them to study a little"
"Okay... Wait you mean Ascalon, right?" Kazuhiko answered as Matsu nodded, remembering what Matsu had said about it being the possible gift from the Angels before they had to go fight the zombie-dragon.
"Yep. Managed to sneak a look at that Shrine you've got to visit and saw it there" Matsu explained, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as he decided to start practicing with the gloves while Shirohime sat on his shoulder watching.
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"Oi, Shi. Stay hidden" Kazuhiko quietly admonished the serpent dragon, Shirohime looking at him with puppy dog eyes before ducking her head back down into his school shirt as he started to walk towards the shrine. He was only a few minutes into his walk when Metatron spoke up in confusion
{I wonder what Gabriel is doing here?} Kazuhiko turned to see Gabriel looking around curiously at everything around her, the brunet noticing how similar to Metatron she looked as he thought
'Maybe she's lost?' Approaching the Seraph, Kazuhiko glanced around to see if she had any sort of guide before he asked
"Excuse me, is everything alright?" Gabriel turned to face him with a kind smile as she spoke
"Oh hello. I'm fine though I seem to have lost my guide. Could you help me by showing the way to the local shrine?"
"Yeah, I was going that way myself." Kazuhiko replied, finding it hard to believe the woman before him was Gabriel from the Bible as he signalled to follow him.
"So... What happened to your guide?" Kazuhiko asked after a short silence, Gabriel smiling innocently as she answered
"I lost her in the crowds of people earlier. May I ask you name?" Kazuhiko sweatdropped at the innocent answer before he replied
"I'm Yuuki Kazuhiko... And you are?"
"Oh I'm Gabriel. It's nice to meet you Yuuki-san. Hmm~ Your name seems familiar for some reason" Gabriel spoke, tapping her chin thoughtfully as they walked. Kazuhiko having to grab her free hand to stop her from walking into the street and the oncoming traffc as he spoke
"Careful Gabriel-sama. It wouldn't due for you to be hurt."
"Ah thank you, Yuuki-san. I was lost in thought there." Gabriel replied, not bothering to free her hand from his before she started to pull him across the road with ease.
"Ah~ that is where I remember you from..." Gabriel spoke turning to face Kazuhiko as she continued
"You're the Hakuryuukou who defeated Kokabiel, aren't you Yuuki-san?"
"Yes I am, Gabriel-sama" Kazuhiko replied with a nod, Gabriel smiling brightly as she spoke
"Then I should thank you for helping stop his plans for war. So thank you, Yuuki-san. There would have been many casualties if it had succeeded"
"Kazu is just fine, Gabriel-sama... When someone calls me 'Yuuki-san' I get the feeling my Tou-san is around." Kazuhiko replied embarrassed, Gabriel letting out a giggle as she nodded and spoke
"Alright Kazu-san. You don't have to be so formal with me either."
"I couldn't, you are a member of the Seraph in Heaven and a Archangel so you deserve that respect." Kazuhiko countered while shaking his head, Gabriel's smile becoming brighter as she replied
"Thank you Kazu-san."
The pair soon arrived at the shrine to see Akeno, in her Shrine Maiden outfit, and Serafall, in her magical girl uniform, waiting for them on the steps.
"Welcome Kazu-kun, Gabriel-sama." Akeno spoke, her eyes flashing with jealousy even as she smiled. Serafall did nothing to hide her jealousy as she spoke to Gabriel
"What are you doing holding Yuuki-kun's hand?"
"Hello Serafall-san. Kazu-san just helped guide me here and avoided me getting run over when I was distracted." Gabriel replied innocently, releasing her hold on Kazuhiko's hand as he greeted calmly
"Hello Akeno-san, Leviathan-sama. So what's this meeting about and shouldn't you both be at the final meeting about the conference?"
"Grayfia-sama will follow up over there, not to mention if it advances by a certain degree, then even without me it will be alright. More than that, we have to meet the person whose upstairs waiting." Akeno answered, Gabriel smiling as she added
"Ah yes, Onii-sama is here already then?" At Akeno's nod the quartet started to walk up the stairs, Serafall walking on Kazuhiko's other side as Akeno lead them.
"Do you enjoy being alone with me, Yuuki-kun?" Serafall asked as she wrapped her arms around Kazuhiko, the brunet raising an eyebrow as he retort amused
"Ara, wanting to feel young again Leviathan-sama?"
Serafall pouted as she comically whacked Kazuhiko's head with her staff as she countered "Its lucky your cute, Yuuki-kun."
Kazuhiko just arched an eyebrow at that before he asked "Are you here to make sure this meeting goes well or just to see me?"
"Yep~" Serafall answered with a bright smile, Gabriel looking over curiously as she commented
"You didn't answer which reason, Serafall-san" Serafall just shot an annoyed look at the Archangel, tightening her hold on Kazuhiko's arm and making him sigh.
"Is he the Hakuryuukou?" A male voice asked as they came to a stop at the shrine, Kazuhiko turning to see a young man with golden coloured wings and a halo atop of his head as Gabriel spoke
"Yes he is Onii-sama."
"Nice to meet you, Hakuryuukou, Yuuki Kazuhiko-kun." Michael greeted as he introduced himself
"I am Michael. I am the leader of the Angels. I see, this aura's quality, it's surely Albion. Ah, this brings back memories."
...
The group entered into the main shrine, Kazuhiko looking around curiously at sensing a unknown surge of power as Michael spoke "Truth is, I thought of awarding you this."
Michael signalled to a floating sword that was oozing holy aura, four gold claw like protrusions making up its cross guard as Gabriel spoke "This is Saint George's sword. The Dragon slayer's holy sword, Ascalon, that he possessed."
[Looks like Matsu was right then] Albion spoke up, Kazuhiko looking over the sword with interest as he moved towards it as Michael spoke
"As a special courtesy, since I am giving this, even you a devil who has the power of the dragon can handle it."
"Thank you... but why would you give this to me?" Kazuhiko spoke as he fearlessly gripped the hilt of the dragon-slayer sword as Michael answered
"This time's meeting, I think there's a huge opportunity to cooperate between the three great powers. Between the losses of the three sides this is a chance to get rid of the useless battles. If small scale battles continue like this intermittently, then anyhow, the three great powers will be destroyed. Even if that isn't the case, from the side other powers may invade. That sword is a present from the Angels to the Maou side. Of course, I also sent presents to the Fallen Angel side and recieved the rumoured holy-demonic swords from the devil side as well. Our side is very grateful as well" Michael flicked his wrist and created a scabbard for the sword, handing it to Kazuhiko who sheathed the sword as he added
"I must also thank you for stopping Kokabiel's plan, as such would cause a conflict I fear may have lead to the end of the three great powers."
'So they haven't let out that God is dead to the others.' Kazuhiko thought to himself before Gabriel spoke up
"I wish to give you my thanks as well."
"It was no problem. I couldn't let him destroy my home town." Kazuhiko replied with a shrug as Albion muttered
[Looks like he's worried of other mythologies from taking advantage of potential wars between the Biblical Factions. Despite their being an implicit anti-war agreement present.]
{Its not like the other Deities leave their territories much any longer but the potential danger that God's death could cause is warrant for such wariness} Metatron added as Michael continued
"We heard that the one who opposed us, the Vanishing Dragon had become a devil. As a greeting, and alongside as a present, we're giving you that sword. From now on you'll probably be targeted by Dragon class opponents and the Welsh Dragon like the scare that happened with the Shinto Faction a short while ago."
"Only once have the three great powers held hands together. That's during the time they defeated the red and white dragon. Since the two dragons who trespassed into our battlefield and threw the battlefield into disarray." Gabriel added, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as he recalled Metatron telling him about it.
[...Who knows.] Albion muttered, Kazuhiko mentally rolling his eyes as Metatron giggled at he childish response.
"Wishing that we hold hands together like that time, I am placing my hopes in you... in the Hakuryuukou. Its typcial Japanese right?" Michael finished, Kazuhiko nodding as he turned his gaze back to the sword as Metatron spoke
{It seems they have placed a lot of magic to let a Devil with dragon based power use this sword without pain.}
"There were final adjustments done to that sword in this shine. I and the other Maou, Azazel-san and Michael-san's camps' ceremonies have been performed so even if a devil houses the power of the dragon, he can touch it without injury." Serafall explained, Kazuhiko noticing Akeno nod in agreement before he put the sword away in his pocket dimension as he spoke
"I'll take good care of it, Michael-sama, Gabriel-sama."
"Thank you. It appears that its time for us to go." Michael spoke, Gabriel nodding in agreement before speaking
"I will see you at the meeting, Kazu-san." With that the pair was wrapped in light before disappearing from the shrine.
...
"So this is your home?" Kazuhiko asked as he accepted a cup of tea from Akeno, who nodded in response. Serafall had left soon after because of some other duties she had.
"Rias secured this shrine after the priest of the last generation passed away."
"Thank you for the tea" Kazuhiko spoke, turning the cup three times before drinking from it as Akeno watched him with her own cup in hand.
"I take it that you worked with Michael-sama on the sword?" Kazuhiko asked after a few minutes of uncomfortable silence, Akeno nodding as she answered
"Yes, in this shrine the specific modification ceremony was held for Ascalon." Kazuhiko nodded in understanding before he decided to change topic as he asked
"Can I ask something personal?"
"I suppose" Akeno answered with a sexy leer, Kazuhiko resisting the urge to roll his eyes as he asked
"Are you the daughter of one of the leaders of the fallen...?" Akeno's expression instantly changed to a cloudy one as she answered
"...That's right. Originally I was born between the leader of the Fallen Angels, Baraqiel, and a human."
"I remember Kokabiel bringing up that name" Kazuhiko muttered to himself before Akeno continued talking
"My mother was a daughter of a certain shrine of this country. I heard that on a certain day, my mother saved Baraqiel who had collapsed from injuries and from the fate of that day I was born." Kazuhiko watched as Akeno released her wings from her back, one wing Fallen Angel and the other Devil.
"They're dirty wings... The wings of a devil and the wing of a fallen angel, I possess both of them." Akeno spoke as she grabbed the black feathers with her hands in despise even as she continued
"While hating these feathers, I met Rias and became a devil... but what was born was the feathers of a fallen angel and devil, a more disgusting creature who possessed both. Fufufu, this may suit me who has dirtied blood flowing in her veins." Kazuhiko scowled at hearing that, wondering what Akeno would think if or when his Draphalem status came out.
"How do you feel, Kazu-kun, after hearing that? You hate fallen angels, right? They killed you and tried to kill Asia-chan once, and tried to destroy this city once, there's no way you can hold good thoughts about them even with Kalawarner-san showing you a good side." Akeno asked in self derision, Kazuhiko shaking his head as he replied
"I lost my hatred to fallen angels when I met Kala-san. She was someone who Raynare threw away because she didn't agree with her plan. After that I realised that it was wrong of me to judge someone by what they are instead of who they are." Akeno looked shocked at hearing that, Kazuhiko taking a sip of his tea before he continued
"People like Raynare, who killed me, and Kokabiel, who tried to destroy the town, they deserve it as they show the worst of fallen angels just like Phenex showed the some of the worst of the devils." Akeno nodded hesitantly in response, Kazuhiko soon adding
"I won't ask for any more details about your birth, I only wanted to confirm it anyway. Just remember that your 'dirtied blood' is just as much because of your Kaa-san then your Tou-san, she did choose to fall in love with him and if she hasn't you wouldn't have been born. Your power is much a gift from her as a 'curse' from him. And from all I've seen of you, Akeno-san, is a kind sempai who made some mistakes in regards to me and not cursed because of inheriting your Tou-san's power." Akeno's glare had melted into a thoughtful look as Kazuhiko had spoken before shifting into a small smile.
"Thank you...I didn't think of it like that..." Akeno spoke softly, drawing her wings back in before she asked
"Does that mean you've forgiven Rias about what happened?" Kazuhiko arched an eyebrow at Akeno not calling Rias by her title before shaking his head slowly as he explained
"Not really... While I understand her reasoning because of what happened with Phenex, I can't accept her methods and more importantly her choice in how she recruited me. Also I already know that if Rias had approached me properly like she should have I would have refused but have been more likely to help her find a proper way to escape it." Kazuhiko paused as he tried to put together what he wanted to say, Akeno waiting curiously as he sighed frustrated as he continued
"And yet, I can't help but be a bit thankful that things played out this way because I probably wouldn't have met Seraphina, Kalawarner or any of the others I've met since my reincarnation."
"I wish I could have changed how things happened back then." Akeno replied softly, drawing Kazuhiko's attention as she continued
"I did tell Rias about how this would be wrong but she believed that if you saw her as the one who saved you she could get around your dislike of redheads and then she was called away suddenly for something involving Riser and... well her plan failed and she decided it was best to let your body adjust. Do either of us have a chance?" Akeno's eyes had an asking look as Kazuhiko arched an eyebrow as he retort
"Did Gremory want to know or...?"
"I figured it would be best to find out now before..." Akeno started with a sad smile, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding before he answered
"Gremory. Maybe friendship, some point in the future, but she's done too much for me to trust more then that. You, well, I'm not sure. You're a nice girl, Akeno-san, but..."
"That's alright, just remember Kazu-kun that if you keep pushing others away it will be hard to have a trusting relationship between us all." Akeno interrupted in a gentle tone, Kazuhiko smiling embarrassed as he looked down and replied
"Yeah, I guess you're right. Looks like we both have a fair bit to learn about trusting others."
With that the pair finished their tea in peaceful silence before both standing up, Akeno drawing Kazuhiko in a hug as she spoke "I won't say that I'm going to stop trying because I find myself wanting Kazu-san even more now but I will at least try and win over Sera-san first so I can join that way."
Akeno leaned in to whisper seductively into his ear as she added "Then I will be the one who is the most intimate with you, Kazu-kun."
Kazuhiko flushed at hearing that, Akeno slowly withdrawing soon after while letting her fingers trail over his sides as he spoke "I best get going, Sera-san wanted me to take her out on a date today."
"Ara, have fun then, Kazu-kun" Akeno replied with a hint of jealousy as Kazuhiko turned and left the Shrine.
Starting down the steps Kazuhiko was surprised to see Rias walking up towards him, the pair coming to a stop in the middle as she asked "Did you get the sword?"
"Yeah and Michael-sama, Gabriel-sama and Leviathan-sama have all left." Kazuhiko answered, Rias nodding as she added
"Well... I'll see you later Kazu-kun."
"Right Gremory." Kazuhiko replied, Rias heading up to talk to Akeno while Kazuhiko made his way to where he was to meet with Seraphina.
...
"Azazel, do I have to attend tomorrow's conference as well?" Vali Lucifer asked with a frown, leaning against the door frame to the living room of Azazel's house. The Governor of the Fallen Angels looking up from the last minute paperwork that he and Astrid was doing for the meeting as he replied
"Of course, Vali. Since you're the Sekiryuutei." The pair lapsed into silence, aside the rustle of paper, for a moment before Vali asked
"... Hey Azazel. Are wars not going to occur anymore?"
"You just seek battle. You sure got attached to an ideal dragon. You're the type that won't live long." Azazel answered with a sigh, Vali crossing his arms as he retort
"That's fine. I don't have any interest in living long. Just, I feel regret being born in this age. A world without God... I wanted to try defeating God."
"That's really like the Sekiryuutei. And after defeating all the strong guys, what will you do?" Azazel asked curiously, Vali frowning as he answered
"...I'll die. I don't have any interest in such a boring world." With that Vali left the room, Azazel shaking his head softly as he retort to himself
"I don't think you'll find it so boring with the Hakuryuukou around, Vali."
"What do you mean about that, Azazel-sama?" Astrid asked curiously, Azazel smirking slightly at the interest Kazuhko had sparked in the blonde as he answered
"It's nothing to worry about now, Astrid-chan. Let's just get these finished for tomorrow."
...
"So this is what Matsu-san upgraded [White Fang] into..." Ravel spoke as she confused at Shirohime who was coiled atop of Asia's head like a halo as Kazuhiko nodded and answered
"Matsu-san's accident with one of her own experiments seemed to put it even beyond what I expected from her." From there Kazuhiko explained what Matsu had done and how he had to subdue Shirohime after it had eaten his guns. He made sure to avoid mentioning that the serpent dragon had eaten his sample of holy energy with Ravel not knowing about his true nature.
The group was sitting in Kazuhiko's living room, Seraphina and Kalawarner sitting either side of him, Yu and Xenovia were sitting on seperate armchairs and Mittelt sitting next to Ravel and Asia as the former two looked intrigued by the new appearance of his weapon.
"I didn't expect that Matsu-san would perform her own experiment so near your sword." Seraphina spoke as Shirohime looked towards where Blaire was sitting in her human form against Kazuhiko's legs, a contented look on her face as he absently scratched at her wolf ears.
"I suppose she can take the form of guns as well now, what with having eaten those you used before?" Kalawarner asked, Kazuhiko blinking as he realised he hadn't checked that as he spoke
"I didn't think of that... Shi, how about a handgun" Shirohime nodded in understanding before flying over to his hand and changing into a pair of guns, much to the surprise of Yu who spoke up first
"Those are Xanxus' guns!" Kazuhiko blinked as he took in the pair of black guns with a large red cross over them, realising she had plucked the idea from his head before he spoke in shock as he realised something else.
"Wow, I didn't realise she could split either."
"This would expand your arsenal of weapons if you ever learned to tap into that other power you have inside of you" Ravel spoke up interested before Kalawarner added
"Also if she can mimic the weapons of anime characters you have potentially hundreds of weapons in that small package." Kazuhiko let Shirohime revert back to her animal form before it moved to rub her cheek against Kalawarner's approvingly, who chuckled in response.
"I'll have to work on that at some point." Kazuhiko replied with chuckle, Shirohime moving to coil around his neck before purring as Seraphina stroked it.
...
Kazuhiko let out a small yawn as he and Gasper did 'time stop' training in the early morning. He had left the girls asleep as he didn't like to disturb them, especially cause it they did looked rather hot to see them cuddling each other. They were using the forest surrounding the old school building to hide what they was doing while a small group of [Mist Flame] created Kuribohs were floating around Gasper as targets for him.
"Guu... Kazu-sempai... I-I am tireeed." Gasper spoke tiredly while rubbing his eyes, Kazuhiko nodding in understanding as he spoke
"Let's take a little break now, you'd made some great progress." Gasper had improved since the last time they had did this training and Kazuhiko had a feeling that Gasper was nearing the point where he would work out the trigger for his Sacred Gear.
Kazuhiko let his thoughts drift to Shirohime, who was hiding in the trees watching them, and how he would have to experiment on the largest size she would be able to take. as well as working fighting with her would work with [Heavenly Judgement] if he needed to use both together. Also he had taken the time last night when everyone had gone to bed to fuse Ascalon into the angelic Sacred Gear at Metatron's suggestion.
'Wonder where Yu had to go so close to the meeting this evening?' Kazuhiko thought before noticing his arm was unable to move, loking to where Gasper was leaning on the ground, curled up as he cried
"E,Eek, S-Sorryyy!"
"Relax Gasper-san. This is why we're doing training so you can learn how to use it. Accidents now will only help stop them when its in a more dangerous situation and its shown already hasn't it?" Kazuhiko replied with a smile, Gasper looking at him with a complicated expression before crying
"...S-Since I am incomplete both as a human who has a sacred gear and as a vampire as well, I only cause trouble for everyone... I-I have to control my powers more... W-What a halfway incomplete existence I am *Sob*"
"You should know everyone has trouble learning their power at the start, Gasper-san... Even me. So don't start brooding and come show me your resolve to continue." Kazuhiko countered, Gasper wiping his tears away and standing up before speaking
"Kazu-sempai, I-I'll do my best...!"
"That's all I ask..." Kazuhiko replied, a Kuriboh dropping down to again Gasper's attention as he spoke
"Understood! Th-Then, I'll wear this mask Yu-sempai got me and do a power up..."
"Yu got you a proper mask?" Kazuhiko asked in surprise, slightly embarrassed at forgetting about it himself as Gasper nodding and pulling out a copy of Ichigo's Hollow Mask and put it on. The mask made his red eyes gleam menacingly as he focused on continuing his training while Kazuhiko shook his head in surprise as the training for the cross dressing [Bishop] continued.
...
Author's Notes
Hmm... Not sure where to start for this. Well, I sort of expected Rias would be more understanding of Gasper's feelings in regards to his power given how dangerous her [Power of Destruction] can be if uncontrolled afterall both could hurt ally or foe alike easily.
Shirohime came about because I realised that Kazu doesn't really use his guns very often and even when he does use a long ranged weapon it tends to be his bow, [Ramiel], or explosive kunai, [Sahaquiel]. Also Shirohime will be able to take over for times when Kazu can't use Metatron's power but still be able to usehis training in the various weapons he has learned to use. I left the gloves seperate due to them being magic enhancing and not being something that Kazu would want to remove in a fight even if changing what weapon he uses. Haven't decided on her limits but she definitely won't be able to turn into something like the size of a tank.
Kazu's respect for Gabriel and Michael is because they are the both leaders of Heaven and while Asia had been excommunied from the church, he would figure that neither had a hand in it as the church's higher ups were the ones who did it.
The conversation between Akeno and Kazuhiko brings up a few interesting topics being: what would happen if Rias had done the right things, how Kazu views inherited abilities and how Kazu still has trouble trusting the original members of Rias' peerage, minus Gasper. Also the point where Akeno decides to win Seraphina over to letting her join is probably her only way to join seeing as in some regards Xenovia joins the harem is more because of being taken under the wing of Kalawarner then her desire to have strong kids with Kazu and forcing her way into things.