FairyFiction - Noted, I''ll make her the same as Kunou then LOL.
15"I see you've grown a bit since the last time we spoke. Did you grow out your hair?"
A booming voice shook Masamune up and out of bed, but just as he opened his eyes, he realized he wasn't in his room. In fact, he wasn't even awake properly. He was in the dream world governed by Great Red. Ferocious flames surrounded him as a trembling roar echoed through the air. He looked up to see the monolith of a dragon staring down at him with a joyous smile.
"Long time no see huh?" Masamune said.
"Indeed. Have you recovered the artifacts?" Great Red asked.
"All but seven," Masamune replied. "We also discovered how the Trihexa will awake. It's only a matter of time now."
"You have no idea of the truth of your words, god slayer," Great Red said. "The day of reckoning has fallen. Be prepared, and be afraid. Be very, afraid."
Those last words seemed to echo as the dragon seemed to fade away. Slowly, he was being pulled back into the real world as he opened his eyes.
Masamune was staring up at his ceiling in darkness. The city was quiet, not a single car or person seemed to be outside. He looked to his right side to see Sera using his arm as a pillow, and Gabriel did the same to his left side. He didn't even realize Sera had come home, she must have snuck in after he fell asleep.
Gently, he stroke Sera's hair. "I hope everything's okay with you and Sona, Sera."
"Everything will be fine," A smile came on her face as she opened her eyes and looked at him. The darkness was cut by the moons light beaming into their room due to the open curtains. Sera wore a skimpy pair of shorts and a sports bra. "Can't sleep either huh?"
"Just…a weird dream," He smiled.
"You're worried, aren't you?" Sera asked. "Rossweisse told me what happened at the bakery when I got home. The seven deadly sins…"
"It'll be a problem," Masamune said. "Seeing as they'll sound the trumpets that signal it's arrival."
"You two worry too much," Gabriel squirmed on his left said and pressed her chest against his side. "We'll be fine, like we always do. Whatever happens, we'll be…" Her words seemed to be lost as she fell back asleep.
"Stupid angel," Sera sighed.
"Forget it," Masamune sighed. "She's had a long day, everyone has. It's nice that we can just sleep and forget…about….it…"
"Munecchi?" Sera asked. "What's wrong? Is everything okay?"
Masamune released himself from Gabriel and Sera's side and sat up, looking at his hands. "Sera…why am I seeing red?'
"Red?" Sera's eyes shot open like saucers as she jumped out of bed and looked outside. "What in the hell?"
Masamune stepped off and joined her, looking out at the moon. What had once been a shining white and brilliant orb in the sky, was now a cracked and blood red ruby. It's crimson light replaced the white light that enveloped the world…or was it just Kuoh?
"Munecchi…" Sera said.
"They've made their move," Masamune said, turning around. "Gabriel, time to get to work."
The archangel sat up slowly and groggy. She rubbed her eyes and yawned. "Do you two know what time it is? Bloody…hell…" She saw the moon. "Oh my."
The doors to him room bust opened as Rossweisse and Astrea came barging in. Rossweisse was already donned in her battle armor while Astrea had her hair tied back into a ponytail and wearing a white bath robe.
"Powerful magic," Astrea said. "We've been trapped inside the city."
"There's a small army gathered in the woods of Kuoh," Rossweisse informed. "We can't do anything with this barrier in here. It seems as though they've casted a powerful spell that put all the humans in the city to sleep."
"That means Rias and the others should be unaffected," Masamune said. "Rossweisse, contact the Gremory group and have them meet us at Kuoh Academy asap. Astrea, prepare the Galleon for war, don't mind the repairs."
"She's all ready to go," Astrea smirked and licked her lips. "I'm gonna send those bastards back in body bags."
Masamune grinned. "Gabriel, see if you can inform Heaven, or at least Griselda or Dulio."
"Yeahhh," Gabriel said, yawning.
"Sera…" Masamune turned to his most trusted companion. "Go see if your sister's okay. Meet us at Kuoh Academy once you're ready."
"Munecchi…" She grinned. "I'll see you soon."
She was about to open a magic circle for teleport, when another one opened up underneath Masamune's feet. It was large, encompassing his whole body and easily 3 feet in every direction of him. "Get back!" He shouted.
Chains shot out from the circle and bounded his wrists, feet, waist, and even his neck. A sudden charge of electricity ran through the chains and electrocuted him. Masamune shouted in pain.
"Munecchi!"
"Masamune-Kun!"
Rossweisse slashed at the chains, but they wouldn't break. In fact, the attack seemed to repel and push her back. "Damn!"
"Those chains are…" Astrea said. "They're the same as Enkidu, but much older. They're sapping away at his magic."
"What do we do?" Sera asked. "We can't just-"
"Get out of here!" Masamune shouted through the pain. "You know what to do!"
The magic circle underneath him was red, however six more opened up ontop of each other until it covered every inch of his body. Each circle a different color and each seemed more powerful then the last.
"The spell…" Gabriel said. "The spells been activated! Sera, go get your sister and tell the Underworld. Rossweisse, go get Rias and the others, inform Sirzechs Lucifer if you can. Astrea, the Galleon!"
"B-But…" Sera said, conflicted.
"Go!" Masamune shouted one last time.
He watched Gabriel as she raised one hand in the air. Nothing happened at first, except the excruciating pain all over his body. These chains were bypassing Aegis somehow, and was dealing his body direct damage.
He felt an explosion shake the hotel, but then everybody jumped into action. Sera and Astrea each jumped through magic circles and Rossweisse took off through the window towards Rias. Gabriel seemed to stay and tried to deal with the chains.
"I can't break them!" She gritted her teeth.
"T-The spell…" Masamune said.
He winced in pain as he watched Gabriel throw every spell she knew at the magic circles, but it wasn't even budging. There was a protective force field blocking all of it…his Aegis?
"G-Gabriel…Someone…took over…Aegis," Masamune grit his teeth. "O…Outside."
Suddenly, an explosion blew the window open and smoke filled the room. Gabriel jumped forward and prepared for battle, wielding two light spears. Even through the chains and magic circles, Masamune could feel immense magic pressure outside.
"Reveal yourself!" Gabriel shouted.
With a gust of wind, the smoke blew away. Masamune looked to see three people standing outside on the terrace. One of them was Vali Lucifer, the White Dragon Overlord. With him was a boy with short blonde hair and glasses, wielding a powerful sword. The other was a girl with long blonde hair, wearing ancient armor and carrying a massive spear…no, flagpole?
"Jeanne," Vali said.
The blonde girl lunged forward and clashed with Gabriel. They were at a standstill, but somehow…she was overpowering Gabriel. What was this magic pressure…he was sensing something holy, an angel?
"Apologies, Lady Gabriel," Jeanne said. "May God forgive me for my sins." She grabbed Gabriel's wrist and dragged her outside the apartment.
"Masamune!" Gabriel shouted as she was flown away.
Masamune grit his teeth as Vali and the blonde boy walked forward. Vali held a finger up to his ear and spoke. "Lavinia, we're ready. Finish the spell."
Enormous amounts of magic poured through the magic circles, splitting them into seven circles circling him. He felt his power, his magic, his life-force draining from him and dealing into those seven circles.
"Let's see you grit those teeth, Asa Masamune," Vali said. "Something like this, shouldn't be able to kill you."
"V-Vali…you-"
"Vali," The blonde boy said.
"I know," Vali smirked. "Go."
The blonde boy disappeared and Masamune was left alone with Vali.
…
Sera teleported to Sona's apartment, making it just in time as dozens of soldiers were barging into the complex. They were wearing armor that was magic resistant, with spears and swords endowed with magic. They were prepared to fight magic users…Sona was in danger.
"Out of my way!" Sera whipped her hand as shards of ice flew at the men and knocked them down. She drew massive amounts of demonic energy in order to blast her way through.
She looked up to see an explosion at the top level, near Sona's room. Two people flew out, Sona and her Queen. Sera drew her wings and flew up to join her sister.
"Sona!" Sera cried. "Are you okay? Are you two hurt?'
"Sister…" Sona said. She was emotionally conflicted, but tossed it aside. "What's going on here?"
"The Chaos Brigade," Sera explained. "They're performing a spell to resurrect the most powerful beast in all of creation that God sealed away eons ago. We have to stop them."
"What do we do, Lady Leviathan," Her Queen, Tsubaki Shinra, asked.
"We have to go back to the apartment, Munecchi's trapped," Sera said. "Rias should meet us there with Rossweisse."
"But these men…" Tsubaki said.
"We can't just leave them here," Sona said.
"There's been a spell to put the citizens to sleep," Sera explained. "I don't think that the people are their objective."
"Sister!" Sona shouted as something flew towards them.
Sera looked back and caught Gabriel, injured. "Gabriel! Are you okay?" She was bruised, but quickly healing. Who could have injured an Archangel like this? Sera sensed holy magic…it was like an exact copy of Gabriel's magic pressure.
"S-Sera…" Gabriel pointed behind her.
Sera looked to see a girl with long blonde hair, wearing strange armor that seemed familiar to Sera. Her waist guards were floating around her as she raised a long flag pole over her head.
"Raise your weapons, and face me," The girl said. "I am Jeanne D'Arc, the Saint of Orleans."
"A saint?" Sera asked. "Why is a saint trying to end the world?"
"This world is far too cruel," Jeanne declared. "Cruelty and hatred run rapid among humans, once this world is erased, we will create a new one…a fair and kind world where all are loved."
"That's insane…" Sona said.
Gabriel got on her feet and looked up at Jeanne. "You…I remember you."
"It brings me much joy that you remember me, Lady Gabriel," Jeanne bowed her head.
"Gabriel? Who is this? It can't actually be Jeanne D'Arc, can it?" Sera asked.
"It is," Gabriel stood her ground. "She was a powerful mage during her life, and fought bravely for her people. I blessed with her with my protection and granted her some of my power, seeing as she was a Saint. I'd never imagined you'd stoop this low."
"View me as you might, Lady Gabriel," Jeanne said, pointing her spear at them. "But what I do, I do for the people, as I've always done. Let these souls find peace in paradise."
"Sera," Gabriel said, clenching her fists. "This is my fault, that she turned out like this. Let me set this right." Sera watched as her friend trembled.
"You won't have to it alone," Sera stood up and smiled. "I'm with you till the end of the line."
"Sister…" Sona said.
"Tsubaki," Sera said. "Take Sona and meet up with Rias Gremory. Regroup and follow Rossweisse's orders."
"U-Understood, Lady Leviathan," Tsubaki took Sona's hand and quickly flying away.
"Thank you, Sera," Gabriel smiled.
Sera pounded her fist into her palm. "Bring it on, Jeanne D'Arc. Devil King Serafall Leviathan and Archangel Gabriel, accepts your challenge."
"Here I come," Jeanne flew forward with astonishing speed, but Gabriel just as fast met her blade with a light spear.
Sera flew behind her and casted a magic circle above her. "Glacial Freeze!" A blue light shinned from the magic circle, freezing even the moisture in the air. Gabriel quickly jumped back to avoid the attack, however Jeanne seemed unaffected. She slashed with her spear and broke the magic circle.
"W-What?" Sera joined Gabriel's side. "She broke it so easily. You idiot, just how much power did you give her!"
"This isn't my strength," Gabriel said. "Something…Something's tainted her heart, granting her even more magic then before."
"Dammit," Sera clicked her tongue.
Jeanne raised her spear over her head. A large golden magic circles opened up above her and moved behind her. The Saint got in a low stance, preparing herself.
"This sucks," Sera said. "Even with our magic, we can't even do anything."
"We have to end this quickly," Gabriel readied herself. "Masamune needs us."
"You got that right," Sera readied her fists, opening small magic circles on the backs of her hands.
Jeanne dashed towards them, and crossed blades with Gabriel, twisting her body midair and kicking Sera in the chest.
"Not yet!" Sera grabbed a hold of Jeanne's foot and gripped tight, as the magic circles went into effect. Her foot began to freeze over, making it's way up to her knee.
"What?"
"You're mine!" Gabriel appeared above her and jammed two light spears into her back, before kicking her away with tremendous strength.
Sera and Gabriel regrouped, watching as Jeanne got back on her feet. The light spears disappeared, blood spilling over.
"Something isn't right," Sera said.
She watched as the golden magic circle turned into a clock, a grand clock that looked like it belonged in Heaven. It displayed the time, midnight, however the long hand suddenly went back a minute, and Jeanne healed herself as if nothing happened. The spilled blood returned to her body and her foot broke free of the ice.
"That's impossible," Sera said. "Her foot should have been frozen solid, there's no way it could have-"
"Zafkiel," Gabriel said. "The angel with the ability to rewind time. Each one of those numbers on the clock holds a different ability. So that's what they implanted in her."
Sera knew of Zafkiel. She was a powerful angel who fell in battle during the Great War…Sera was the one who defeated her.
"How did the Chaos Brigade get their hands on Zafkiel's spirit?" Sera asked. "Aren't dead angels trapped in Purgatory?"
"They must have a found a way, to break through the gate," Gabriel said. "But there's more…her body…it isn't the original Jeanne. Her spirit seems to be possessing a human."
"What?" Sera looked at Jeanne, who readied herself once again. "So they used a girl's body as a host for the Saint of Orleans, and then implanted a dead angel into it as well. That poor girl…"
"We have to do this," Gabriel stood up, sprouting her twelve wings. "We must!"
"I'm right behind ya," Sera punched her fists together and created magic circles on her fists once again.
"Zafkiel," Jeanne said, getting low. "Aleph." The clock struck 1 o'clock, and Jeanne seemed to jump forward at them with speed that wasn't even defined as fast…it was like she just appeared before them.
She swung her spear at the two, however Sera and Gabriel countered, creating a brilliant explosion.
…
Rossweisse stood in the Occult Research Club room, waiting for everyone to gather. So far, only Rias Gremory, Himejima Akeno, and Toujou Koneko were here. The knight, Kiba Yuuto, was sent to fetch Hyoudou Issei and Asia Argento on Rias's orders. Truth be told, Rossweisse didn't know if sending someone out at a time like this was a wise decision, but Rias assured her that Kiba could take care of himself.
She walked by the window and looked out. In the distance, she could see explosions and sense powerful magic coming in the direction of their apartment.
"Master…" Rossweisse said.
"You don't have to worry about big brother," Rias spoke, breaking her from her trance.
"I shouldn't?" She turned to face Rias Gremory.
"Knowing him, he'll be fine," She smiled.
She didn't know if she could believe that at a time like this. "The spell has already been activated…if we don't stop it soon-"
The doors to the club room flew open as Kiba Yuuto returned. With him were Hyoudou Issei and Asia Argento, but also Sera's sister, Sona, and another girl.
"Sona!" Rias ran over to her, grabbing her as she fell to the ground. "What happened? Are you okay?"
"I'm okay," Sona replied.
"What happened?" Rossweisse asked.
"Sister and Lady Gabriel are fighting someone…Lady Gabriel called her Jeanne D'Arc, the Saint of Orleans," Sona said.
The Saint of Orleans? Joan of Arc? Why was she here…how is she still alive?
"Rossweisse-San," Rias stood up. "What should we do?"
Rossweisse looked around at what she had to work with. The Red Dragon Emperor, the Crimson Ruined Princess, Twilight Healing, Sword Birth, and the Priestess of Lightning, not to mention Sera's sister and her Queen. She thanked Masamune quietly for letting her study the Devils, the information she received from Sirzechs Lucifer proved useful.
"Send word to your brother," Rossweisse said. "Hopefully he can get here in time to help us with this situation. Afterwards, we're going to find the mages who are casting this spell?"
"B-But," Sona said. "Shouldn't we stay and help? I can't just…"
"I know you're frustrated, but there's nothing we can do here," Rossweisse said. "Our best plan of attack, seeing as we have numbers, is to seek out the ones who are casting the spell to put an end to it. Mast…Masamune-Kun will be able to clean up the rest once it's over."
Rias stepped forward and opened a magic. It quickly closed as she turned to them. "I've sent a distress alert to my household, they should be in the city soon."
"Alright," Rossweisse took a deep breath. "Seeing as the terrain around the city is mostly trees, we have to assume they're around here somewhere. They wouldn't risk sending forces in like this if they didn't have back up nearby. We have to find out where the mages are and stop them at once."
"Understood," Rias said.
"Issei-Kun, Akeno-San, Kiba-Kun, Koneko-Chan" Rossweisse said. "You three will be with me in the front lines. Rias, lead the rest as a support squad. We'll go in a block formation. Use scouting magic or send any familiars out if you can."
"Got it," Issei balled his fist. "Let's stop these assholes."
Rossweisse led everyone outside the club room and into the school courtyard, only to be met by a staff being shot at them. "Scatter!" Everyone dispersed back, as a man landed before them.
"Identify yourself!" Rossweisse shouted, drawing her sword.
The man was tall and well built, with short spiky brown hair and a playful smirk on his face. He wore…Chinese armor?
"Bikkou," The man held his staff over his shoulder. "I'm your entertainment tonight, Rossweisse the Valkyrie."
Rossweisse stood her ground and gripped her sword. "As planned, provide support magic and healing if possible."
"Right!" Everyone dispersed and got into formation, with Rossweisse leading the group.
"Out of our way," Rossweisse narrowed her eyes.
"Can't let you do anything reckless now," His staff stretched forward, but Rossweisse blocked it with her sword, pushing her back.
Akeno flew into the air and produced lightning, making Bikkou jump to evade. However Kiba met him at close range and crossed blades with him.
"Not bad," Bikkou smirked. "Don't disappoint me, kid."
"Sorry, I'm just a distraction," Kiba smirked back.
"BOOST!"
Rossweisse looked to Issei as his Boosted Gear was activated. An orb of red light gathered in the palm of his hand as he pointed at Bikkou. "Dragon Shot!" Kiba jumped out of the way as Bikkou took the whole force of the attack.
He jumped back and landed on his back, his body and armor were singed. He wiped his mouth and looked up at them, smiling with joy.
"Not bad, not bad at all," He laughed. "I was a bit upset Vali gave me such a boring job, but you lot might change my mind yet. Keep it coming!" He unleashed a massive amount of magic that pushed everyone back. "Make this fun for me!"
…
Kuroka stood her ground at her position on the magic circle, holding her hands up as the spell began. All of this felt wrong…extremely wrong, but she couldn't reveal herself. She was the one who decided to do this, to infiltrate the Chaos Brigade as a member of the Vali team. She was dedicated to finding out about the Trihexa, and about the Chaos Brigade's objective. She didn't expect them to make a move this soon after master and the others returned.
She looked to Le Fay to see her legs begin to tremble.
"Le Fay," Kuroka said. "Just a little while longer okay? You can do it."
"My legs…feel like jelly," Le Fay pouted.
"Find your strength, Le Fay Pendragon," Lavinia Reni smiled. "Remember what it is you're fighting for. Keep it in your heart, so that you won't falter."
Those words seemed to give Le Fay an extra boost of confidence, keeping her upright and pouring more magic out. Kuroka couldn't believe her…this woman has such immense and unimaginable magic pressure. She was on par with Sera or Gabriel…maybe even Astrea. Yet she had never heard of her.
"Lavinia," Kuroka said. "Just who are you?"
"Just a singer," Lavinia winked.
Just then, Kuroka felt a disturbance in the magic circle. What was this…it felt familiar.
"We have Aegis under our control," Lavinia said. "Kuroka, cast Aegis around Masamune's body so that no one can get to him."
"B-But…"
"Don't worry," Lavinia suddenly smiled mischieviously. "This way, no one can hurt him."
W-What? What was this…what's her aim? Why was she suddenly helping him? No can hurt him? Was she a double agent as well? If so, why was she so close to Vali? If she was, how long as she been undercover?
Kuroka clicked her tongue, with no other option but to trust Lavinia. Kuroka directed her magic into the circle, casting Aegis around Masamune's body. Through the circle, she could sense that the fighting had begun. That Jeanne girl, she was fighting Sera and Gabriel. Arthur…he was off hunting Astrea. She must be in her workshop, getting the Galleon ready, but with his swords he was sure to find a way to cut through that space. Rossweisee…was with Rias and the Devils? She just came into contact with Bikkou. Vali was still in the apartment with Masamune.
"Kuroka," Lavinia said. "As soon as the spell finishes, close the circle and teleport to Masamune."
"W-What?"
"Take Le Fay with you," Lavinia said, smirking. "You'd better hurry back to your master as soon as possible."
"Y-You knew?" Kuroka asked.
"Of course I knew," Lavinia giggled. "I know all about your adventures gathering the relics, don't worry you can trust me. I'm not here to hurt you."
"Then why would you go along with the spell?" She asked.
"Because in order to defeat the beast of the Apocalypse, we need to wake it first," Lavinia grinned. "Now concentrate, I imagine this will be quite painful for him, but I hope he forgives us."
Kuroka tossed aside her questions and focused on the spell. Be safe, master.
Author's Note - Sorry for the late upload. I've been thinking about making another story based off of Arrow, where Issei's brother returns after five years and incorporating flashbacks and everything. Sounds like a pain but it sounds interesting. Let me know if it's something you guys wanna read or interested in. Anyways, I hope you guys liked this chapter, I tried to make Jeanne sort of redeemable but I hope I didn't butcher her character. Hope you guys liked it and I'll see you soon :)