Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay, things have been a bit busy as of late. Now… this isn't the best chapter so far… and it might not be the last worst chapter in the story XD. But if there is anyway I can do to keep the story going and make it more interesting, leave a review or PM me your ideas!

Before we began our search for the escaped fallen angel, myself and Azazel have been discussing where we should search. Our best bet for finding Raynare would be to search around the main town area and the outskirts, failing that then we would have to split and find her ourselves. We have agreed that we would not find her at the academy, the churches and the alleyways since they are territories of other factions.

I made my way to the kitchen, packed my bag with some food and water, hoping to last us throughout the night.

"Right, we better get going then. Time is of the essence here. The more we stand here, the less chance we have of finding Raynare alive and in one piece."

Azazel said, his tone now serious and concerned compared to his casual tone from earlier.

We made our way to the front door and left the house before embarking on our search. Azazel flew upwards while I began retracing the steps I took earlier in the day. The first place I wanted to check out was the sex shop at the outskirts, the only reason be it is that she might've asked Burhardt for help and advice.

With my earpiece, I contacted Azazel, informing him of my first place of interest.

"I am going to check the sex shop out, it's where me and Raynare first went. Maybe my friend Burhardt could help us out."

Azazel chuckled to himself, finding the idea amusing, before giving his response to the idea.

"You sure Raynare would have time to go there now? Yeah, she has the body, but she isn't one to go easy when it comes to it."

I sighed to myself and continued walking, ignoring Azazel's humour in the process. My main focus is just finding Raynare, getting her home alive, and hoping to make amends with her.

"As much as I like to laugh, now is not the time Azazel. I'm just worried that Raynare might be found by someone dangerous, or even worse by my friend Issei and the others."

Azazel softly sighed to himself as well, clearly understanding the weight of the situation, he even offered his words of ease to calm me down.

"I know this is a hard time for both of us, but we can't spend time thinking about the worse that could happen to Raynare. Otherwise, we will be wasting too much time, we'll have less chance of finding her. We'll cross that bridge when we get to that situation."

After a few seconds, I sighed to myself once more. I must admit, Azazel has got the right idea, we need to focus on the task in hand. Heck I even cracked a small smile, began to pick up the pace of my walking and even gave Azazel some encouragement too.

"You're right Azazel! As long as we are aware, Raynare is still out there alive! Come on!"

Azazel above smiled warmly, glad to see the strength inside me being displayed with a smile and the tone of my voice.

10 minutes later, we've arrive outside of the sex shop. Azazel lowered himself to the ground and discussed with me who should go in and who should say, Azazel agreed that should I go in and he'll keep an eye out for her outside.

I slowly walked in with a small smile, actually happy to see Burhardt here for once. Even Burhardt cracked a smile as well, despite of course seeing me twice in one day in his shop.

"Hey Burhardt, how are we today?"

Burhardt nodded casually and walked up to me, patting my shoulder with a small chuckle.

"Well well well, what brings you here tonight? Getting ready for punishment by the Dominating Queen Raynare?"

It was directly in relation to the outfit I bought Raynare earlier in the day, but I shook my head with a look of regret.

"Not tonight, Raynare has gone missing."

Burhardt widened his eyes, the look of shock and upset was immediate. He looked around and no-one else was there, with that he dashed to the door and locked the shop up. In all honesty, he is not one for trouble and never asked for trouble. But, when it comes to it, he would drop his tough yet friendly demeanour and panic.

"I've got nothing to do with this! She's here trying the outfit and you bought it, right!?"

I laughed a little and patted his shoulder, even shook it a bit in the attempt to calm him down. But that failed as he began retraced the steps we took when me and Raynare entered, looked around the shop and then left his shop.

"You and Raynare came in, you were surprised to see me, she came for her 2nd outfit, I got the outfit and th…"

I had to snap him out of his panic-stricken state, it's not something I usually do, but it was for my sanity as well. If he kept going on, I could've lost it myself and possibly be in the same position as my friend.

"BURHARDT! Look… we are not getting the police involved… and you've got nothing to worry about… she could've got lost in another part of town…"

And it seemed to do the trick, he stood like a statue and took a few minutes to compose himself. Burhardt shook his head, a solemn look on his face says it all for me.

"I'm sorry but… I haven't seen since you 2 left the store…"

For his comfort and piece of mind, I donned a small smile on my face, nodded to his response.

"It's no worries, I'm sure she's around the town somewhere. I gotta go now, I'll see you around."

Burhardt smiled and walked back to the front door and opened the shop, letting me out and the needy in for their sexual fixes and desires. I was clearly worried from Burhardt's response, but I was also somewhat relieved that she may still be in town.

"Azazel! Any sign of Raynare around here!?"

Azazel flew from the roof and dropped to the ground with a depressing look, clearly no sign of her in our eyes.

"No luck I'm afraid, we should head to the town centre. But… be careful… strays and evil-doers are around… if you get in to any trouble… let me know."

I listened and heeded his warning, he wasn't joking at all, I can tell from the stern, yet concerned tone of his voice. He was clearly worried about my safety, but I had to ask him something, something that might be the reason why he's warning me.

"Is it because… of my powers?"

He nodded slowly, but then he looked rather intrigued, but for what reason though? The next couple of questions may have given him some ideas though.

"Partly… Tell me… do you feel any different? Did you have any pains or injuries as of late?"

I took a moment to think, and come to think of it… I did have that strange headache earlier… it wasn't like a normal one, but a sharp, instantaneous one. And for anything different, I don't feel anything different yet… nothing abnormal…

"I… I guess I had that weird headache earlier when I was with Raynare, it was just… like that… and then it stopped after a while…"

Azazel hummed for a moment, walking and pacing for a bit, trying to think about the position I am in. He nodded and looked at me with a casual look on his face.

"It seems that your powers are dormant for now… but that headache could be a sign that your powers and body are slowly tuning together... You should be safe for now, since most will be looking for stronger and obvious signs of power"

That gave me some relief, at least knowing that I won't be an ideal target. However, I am still a potential target. But at least Azazel is willing to bail me out, if I am in any difficult situation.

"If you are in any danger at all, let me know."

I nodded, and with that we began our way to the town in usual fashion, Azazel soaring in the sky, me strolling on foot. It took a bit longer to get to town, only because we had our eyes widen open, still hoping to spot Raynare on the way.

However halfway on my way, my legs just gave way, muscles beginning to tense completely, leaving me in complete agony. I couldn't speak, I couldn't even shout for help, I can only yell and hope that Azazel finds me before anyone else.

But unfortunately, someone else found me, and it was nothing more than a young girl. She seems worried and concerned. She gasped and ran towards me, asking me questions, her soft gentle voice calming my mind despite the pain I am going through

"Are you okay mister? Are you hurt?"

I shook my head, not wanting to worry or scare the little girl. I didn't want an innocent young girl involved with anything supernatural, but she was insistent.

"You are! You are! Let me help you mister!"

Despite the agonising pain, I managed to speak though barely, hoping that the girl would move back to her parents.

"N… No… I am… gah! Fine…"

The girl sighed softly, clearly looking upset that she wouldn't be able to help me. But, it wasn't all as it seems. She started to smile, starting to laugh softly with childish laughter, but slowly becoming demonic and roaring.

"Okay mister! Let's play hide and seek! You hide! And I will SEEK!"

With that, her petite body became monstrous and grotesque, her slender slim body bulked up with another pair of legs and arms. Her fangs and nails grew and mirrored with each other, just enough to shred any living being in one move.

I struggled to move as she began to make her first move, I've only managed to roll from one side and another as she attacks me. But I couldn't keep up with her, I've got to do something before I become her Pedigree chum. I decided to slowly move my legs, slowly getting, knowing that I will be in more pain.

But it was worth it, being in more pain I roared with all my might, hoping Azazel would hear me through his earpiece and sensed that I was in grave danger.

"Oh?! What's wrong mister!? GIVING UP ALREADY!?"

She was clearly enjoying the sight of me being in pain, laughing in her twisted evil tone, not knowing that she was about to lose her own game. The pain was now too much for me to bear, I had to kneel and wait for his arrival.

"I guess… I WIN!"

I watched in my stance and saw her left hand moving in such speed towards me, ready to grab me and become her snack of the night. But that moment was ruined for her, as she then let out an almighty shriek, as a spear pierced through her and electrocuted her.

"AZAZEL!?"

I thought to myself, looking up to him. Azazel looked at me and nodded with a small smile and landed next to me, clearly glad that I am surviving and helped me up, despite the obvious grunts and gasps that I was releasing.

"You alright there, kid?"

I nodded quickly and looked at the stray on the ground, clearly antagonised completely by Azazel's involvement.

"NO FAIR! AARRGGHH!"

Azazel sighs and flew up, summoning 2 spears of light in front of her, even speaking to her in a fatherly tone.

"Playtimes over, little stray. Time to go bye-byes!"

And with that, he threw his spears at her, the first one caused her to scream furiously and the second exploding in impact with the other, vaporising her into nothingness.

I panted softly, slowly cracking a smile as the pain slowly subsiding. Even to the point where I can stand on my own legs without struggle, but somehow, I am starting to feel different around my legs.

"Thanks Azazel, I owe you big time."

Azazel chuckles and patted my back, glad that the situation has been defused in our favour. We slowly began to move forward, this time Azazel beside me.

"I'm coming along with you, don't want to see you in any more trouble for now. How are your legs by the way?"

I sighed softly, finding it difficult to explain to him the condition of my legs. Fortunately, it's not in pain, unfortunately it's different than usual… like something is flowing inside of my legs.

"I don't know… It's not in pain… but I am feeling something different… something is flowing inside my legs"

Azazel hummed for a bit and noticed my bag on the floor, he picked up and opened it, noticing it has bottles of water and food.

"How about we take a break, at least then we have some time to recover. Plus, I might be able to shed some light over the condition of your legs."

I nodded, agreeing that we need to recover from that fight, and to at least be in a position where we can continue our search for Raynare. We decided to move to the nearby park and sat under a tree near a river, hoping the view would calm us.

"So… what's happening to me now Azazel?"

Azazel looked at me as he drank his water and cleared his throat.

"Seems like the process is taking place, but at an unpredictable pace. The flowing sensation must be the power you possess getting used to your body, at this moment, the legs. But don't get too comfortable though, soon other parts of your body will be going through that process."

I nodded slowly and began eating a sandwich slowly, looking at the calm and peaceful view in front of me. The moon was sure shining down so brightly, the lake reflecting the beautiful starry night, only the sounds of nature can be heard.

"Azazel, do you think you can help me throughout this situation? Maybe even teach me? Become my mentor?"

Azazel looked at me, thinking that I was joking at first, but he knew that I was serious, and it had to be something to think about.

"I can't promise anything at the moment… Being a mentor to you means putting you through trials and danger… and with things between you and Issei with Raynare… I'd rather wait for that to be resolved before I say anything…"

In all honesty, I don't blame him at all. Seeing Issei's and Asia's death along with their powers they now possess, I'd rather wait till this is over as well.

"Y… yeah… I understand Azazel."

We nodded and continued to savour the moments of peace and quiet, recovering our mental and physical strength.

But all that was interrupted with the rustling from the bushes, even a small gasp was heard from them. I stood up and alerted Azazel quietly, which he nodded and stood with me. We slowly and cautiously walked forward and gotten closer to the bushes.

"On 3 Azazel?"

Azazel nodded and summoned a spear of light, charged and ready to attack. We both grabbed a bit of the bush, nodded at Azazel to start the countdown, ready to reveal who was hiding behind the bushes.

"3… 2… 1… NOW!"

We nodded and separated the bush, only to see the sight of the naked fallen angel… but not just a fallen angel… the one that escaped from my room, the one I needed to say sorry to, the one that now fears Azazel.

"Raynare!?"

Raynare gasped and softly growls at us, clearly ticked off that we found her. She didn't want to be found, she just wanted to hide away and live on her terms. Azazel began stepped forward, looking quite stern and disappointed at her.

"Raynare, you are coming home with us. Don't make me do something I will regret…"

Raynare however, wouldn't budge, her fear even began to turn into anger, even summoned her weapon in front of us. But I have a self-appointed duty, to make sure she lives a life she can at least enjoy and not fear. I looked down and walked in front of Azazel, hoping to reach through to Raynare.

"Raynare… I understand what you're feeling right now… In fact, Azazel told me everything…"

Raynare gasps and widened her eyes, clearly surprised, but also showing her mental self becoming completely unbalanced.

"No… NO YOU DON'T! Don't even go there! You don't even know what it's like to be in my shoes! Now move away or I will kill YOU!"

Azazel began to summon his weapon, only for me to push him back. This was my problem, I revived her, I made her leave the house, and I will be the one to bring her back.

"Azazel… move back… don't even try and stop me…"

Azazel stood for a moment, unsure where I was going with this. But he nodded and reluctantly took a few steps back, his weapon still in hand in case of the worse outcome. Raynare however, was still in her offensive stance.

"Raynare… I am sorry… I should've remained calm… It's just… Issei is my friend… and so is Asia… what you did wasn't right… but I understand your motive for it… Raynare…"

I began to move forward, but Raynare was looking scared, she even began to raise her arm and ready to throw her spear. She was now going through her traumatic life again, looking back at what happened when she was an angel, to when she was banished, to the point where she was killed by the crimson-haired devil.

"No… NO! MOVE BACK! DON'T YOU EVEN…"

What I did surprised her, silenced her, even froze her. I embraced Raynare's naked body with my arms, hoping to comfort her and bring her back to the present time.

She began to sniffle, feeling weak, her spear was disappearing, her tears slowly running down her cheek. I moved back and see her looking down at herself and kneeling, completely broken down. I wasn't going to let her be alone like this, I knelt and placed her head to my shoulder, rubbing her back and hair as she cries softly.

"It's okay… I'm going to help you… Azazel is going to help you too…"

Azazel nodded slowly with a smile, a smile that promises a lot for me and Raynare. He turned around away from myself and Raynare, giving us some time and space.

"I am going to walk around okay? I believe you 2 have got some talking to do."

We nodded and let Azazel be on his way around the park, leaving us in peace as we began talking.