Slayer: Well here we are chapter fourteen and so soon after the void emperor.
Shadow: Umm… at least we're working on this chapter right after that. But we can't give an exact time of when we'll send this out.
Christopher: So true… yet I think this one will be a doozy on the old brain cells.
Judan: Wait is that how you spell doozy? Because it's actually not showing up in the word dictionary.
Shadow: Does it matter?
Fuyo: Yeahs! Doth ith matter?
Suki: Yeah does it matter?
Slayer: Aww… aren't they adorable?! And by adorable I mean highly manipulative.
Shirone: What do you mean by that? Sorry but I won't have you insulting my daughter! And whoever this new girl is.
Suki: Yeah that's mean!
Slayer: Huh….. It's too late for them... Anyways I think we should do some-
Modaga: Not so fast you un-youthful Author!
Christopher: Ah great now what?
Modaga: I have an announcement of mine own before we do reviews! You see my youthful people we've been thinking of the arena omakes. And we decided to do a side thing called… Dark Guard Death Battle!
Shadow: Oh yeah! I remember this, anyways me and Modaga will host this one. Even though it's against my will… Further details will be given in the introductory chapter. After which you can decide for yourself who you want to see kill who.
Shirone: I'm not liking the sound of this…
Suki: Why not it sounds like fun!
Judan: Yeah why not? I mean it's the perfect chance to see who's actually the strongest amongst us.
Slayer: I thought the answer to that question was obvious by now.
Neos: Wait is it me?
Rodrick: No it is most definitely me!
Christopher: Okay first off it's me, secondly how did you all get in here?
Shadow: It's most positively me, as for what you just asked they live here.
Slayer: By the outsider! The strongest is either Maxos the Broodknight, Malchite ruler of the Ather, Modaga God of Chaos, the Outsider ruler of the Void, Patriarch the Elder dragon, or our main enemy for the regular series which hasn't been shown yet!
Modaga: Ha! My Youthfulness knows no bounds!
Shadow: Wow… you actually didn't say yourself.
Slayer: Yeah but I'm in the top thirty at the very least.
Judan: Okay then let's just get to the reviews.
Modaga: Yes that would be youthful!
Neos: Whatever that means… Now then from RedBurningDragon as stated in the void Emperor story we'll see about using some of them. But more than likely most will be left out to hang.
Suki: That's a mean way of putting it…
Fuyo: Yeah mean!
Rodrick: And as you said Fuyo is most definitely Christopher's and Shirone's weakness. Though I myself have mixed feelings, for obvious reasons.
Slayer: So do I but at least he's better than you mister harem man! Plus they'll be getting another one soon enough!
Rodrick: We've been over this! Plus you've already kicked me in the teeth!
Shirone: Well I personally don't care for harems. But what do you mean by soon enough?
Suki: Oh that has something to do with me, but that had to hurt Rodrick!
Judan: Yeah Ouch! Blow from this version of your kitten. Anyways… I think we should end this now this section has gone on long enough!
Shadow: Yeah… anyways let's let the youngest do it this time. After all she is just adorable!~
Fuyo: (Blushes) Thanths… Nows then! Wes herth ath the Darth Guards Pro…produth… product muu…
Christopher: Production sweetheart.
Fuyo: Production! Owns nothings buth realiths concepths and OC's. Everythings elsth belongs toh their perspectivth oweners. Now withouth further ado…
Everyone: Here's the story!
Judan: Okay was it just me or did this go on for far too long?
Suki: Well I didn't get to really introduce myself but yeah…
Slayer: Yep it really did last a while… in fact it's still going you idiot!
Shadow: Yes! Please just get to the story!
Judan: Okay! Sheesh!
Suki: Stop being mean to each other or I'll have papa deal with you two!
Everyone/minus Slayer: Wait what?!
Hello= Regular talk
[Hello]= Fernus
{Hello}= Ddraig
(Hello)= other sacred gears
'Hello'= Suki talking through thoughts
Hello= Thoughts/talking to inner spirits
(J/N)= Judan Notes
(S/N)= Slayer notes
Chapter Fourteen: Uh… oops?
The White Cat
Ahh… what is this? It feels as if I'm sleeping on a fluffy cloud… Well those were my thoughts until I started hearing my name.
"Shirone… Shirone… Shirone get up you lazy cat!" I then heard the sound of a spray bottle and felt something wet get on me.
"Nyah!" Scrambling to my feet I looked up to see Juda sensei looking at me in amusement. He was also wearing a nice green suit, and holding onto a spray bottle with his left hand. Still looking around I saw that I was still in the training room. However the floor looked marked up and slightly burnt. However that was just the training mats, the actual floor was most likely just fine. Still as I looked down at myself I frowned, mostly because I was on the floor. But also because my modesty was protected by my ripped clothing.
Luckily it was just my tracksuit but still… I can't let Chri Kun see this. But did Juda sensei really have to spray me with water!
Hearing some clapping I turned back to Juda as he spoke. "Okay you're back up, still good job you've managed to survive. However I was worried that I lost you when you fell unconscious. Luckily, my heal plus spell was just what you needed. Anyhow… how are you feeling exactly?"
Frowning I tried to stand up but collapsed. "I feel as if I'm made of lead at the moment. But maybe because your weights are still activated." Humming he clapped his hands I felt the extra weight vanish. I then stood up again and this time held myself up on shaky legs. "Well I can stand at the moment. But I don't think we'll be able to tell results until I'm fully rested." He nodded his head before reaching over and ruffling my hair. This caused me to pout while he laughed.
After a moment he stopped to speak again. "Well that's it for today then." I was about to protest when he held his hand up. "Sorry but you need your energy back, plus you did tell Mr. Black that you'd spend some time with Fuyo while he was gone. Also let's not forget he'll probably be back to check on you two in about… three hours I think? I do believe he's still helping with Kiba and the Excalibur fragments."
He then gave me a amused look. "Also you should say Nyah more often. That was just adorable!~" Blushing heavily I quickly gave a polite bow before leaving.
I am never going to live that down! Eventually I calmed down enough to start thinking straight. So for the first time I noticed just how exhausted my body felt. But I still pressed on knowing that I still had a few things to do.
After all I do have an adorable daughter to deal with. Giving a slight giggle at that I followed my nose, and using my enhanced senses I tracked Fuyo down to the game room. In there she was playing a game of chess with her new friend. I think her name was Ayame… Upon hearing the door open and close Fuyo looked and practically teleported over to me. She then gave me the strongest hug she could muster. Given that she was a nekomata that was actually quite a bit of strength, and I wasn't fully recovered yet.
Still I couldn't help but smile as she spoke to me. "Mommy guesses whath! Ayame Chan likths chess toh!" I couldn't help but chuckle and hug her back. However looking at Ayame told me she was a bit frustrated. Mostly because it looked like my darling Fuyo was winning.
I guess Chri Kun has already rubbed off on her. Not that I'm surprised in terms of intellect she's like him. In personality she's more like me. Still after a moment of letting her talk I then taught her the right way to say those words. Or should I say again? Truthfully Fuyo was doing her best to learn how to speak properly. In fact she was far better than how she was before. But alas… she was still only three. Still who knew parenting was such hard work?
"Um… miss Hyoudou can we get back to our game now please?" Looking over to Ayame I blinked in surprise at what she called me. And for a moment I was about to correct her, until I had a thought.
Shirone Hyoudou… I think I could get used to that. So without correcting her I let go of my squirming daughter. Fuyo then ran back to her game and started playing again. I myself just sat on the side talking to them every once in a while. Eventually Ayame had lost five times in a row. After that she quit and asked to play another game. Thinking of a way to be included with them I got out monopoly.
However for a brief moment, I saw a gleam of mischief in both the younger girls' eyes. And I will say that worried me as I set up and spoke to the new girl.
"So… Ayame Chan where's your mother honey?" At my words Ayame frowned before speaking.
"Mommy said she had a date at this time so got ready in a pretty dress. She also said I should ask you if I needed anything." I couldn't help but look at her blankly for a bit until I realized something.
Wasn't Juda sensei wearing a suit? Don't tell me he… Feeling someone poke me I looked to see Ayame and Fuyo poking both my sides. Seeing their faces I laughed nervously while setting down the game box. I then spoke to both of them.
"Well Ayame Chan I think your mother decided to go out with Juda sensei. Though for what reason I have no idea… still I'm here and will keep both you girls company." Both cheered and we started playing, I was the dog much to my own amusement. Fuyo was the car, and Ayame chose the horse rider. Still about five moves later it quickly became clear that I was set up.
Both girls had ganged up on me and were now "stealing" all of my money. By the twentieth roll I had completely lost everything. It kind of stung in a way… knowing that I was outsmarted by two preschoolers. Still with a shake of my head I changed games to Sorry… in which I lost very quickly as well. Again my pride hurt, and it kept being injured as we changed from game to game.
Really it was starting to become quite vexing. Still eventually I just gave up and begged for mercy, in which they gave it… but only after I gave them both ice-cream. So shaking my head I led them both to the library for quiet time. In there I saw Ophis reading a book with Glacial.
Upon seeing us they both smiled but Glacial greeted us first. "Hello girls!~ Here to join us for some girl time?" Smiling I just nodded my head while going over to find a book to read to the young girls.
While searching I spoke. "Yeah we are, apparently I'm with both Fuyo and Ayame today. Suzuki San and Juda sensei are apparently on a date." As soon as those words left my mouth I heard two thuds. Looking over at Glacial and Ophis, I saw that they both had dropped their books. Both had looks of absolute shock as they stared at me.
Eventually Ophis recovered first. "Baka Juda is going out with Ayame Chan's MOTHER!" Glacial spoke right after before I could speak.
"That's not possible! The idiot scares away any woman that get's near him! He's basically the opposite of Ulysses when it comes to women! Really he tries to act like Chris towards them but fails miserably each time! I know! I was there during some of his failed flirting attempts!"
I couldn't help but bite my lip at their words. Okay that's a bit harsh… but then again he can't be that bad! I mean all stupidity aside he is a really good guy deep down. So shaking my head I left them to their panic, and got out a book to read to the two new friends. I wonder what Chri Kun is doing? Hopefully he had some luck in the investigation, and hopefully he's found Kiba Sempai. Little did I know just what my mate was doing at the moment.
The Black dragon the White cat
The Black Dragon
What the hell is wrong with these people! Seriously it's like they want to be killed! Staring in front of me I watched as Irina and Xenovia, bickered about whether or not to accept our help. Apparently Irina was all for it, especially if she could hang out with Issei. Xenovia though wanted nothing to do with us. Mostly because she hated my guts, something which I didn't really mind… but mostly because I hated her to.
Not to mention she was still sore about losing her calibit to me. Although said calibit was acting really strangely… as if it wanted me to wield it. Or is it a she? It certainly feels angry if I call it a he or an it. Sighing I turned my attention back to the conversation at hand.
"But Xenovia! You already lost single handedly to Christopher San! You can't beat him no matter how hard you try. In which case I doubt you can hurt Kokabiel! If we are to succeed we need their help." Gritting her teeth Xenovia looked at our group from her side of the table. At this moment in time it was me, Issei, Ravel, Saji who was bullied into this by Issei, and Milly who really wanted to help. Raynare and Asia wanted to help as well. But unlike my mate they actually needed to recover.
Oh yeah… you didn't think that I'd fall for her lies did you?! I mean seriously her left cat ear twitches each time she tells one. I know because she's been having them out almost everywhere, and it twitches when she teases me as well. Was I mad at her? No not really, well slightly at the most… I mean I understand why she's doing it. But that didn't really mean I had to like it! She's my Neko Chan and I want her to stay safe!
[Wow… getting a bit protective art thou? Also be quiet sword!] I could only shake my head as Fernus yelled at the Excalibur for making another ruckus. I then turned to Xenovia and began speaking cordially.
"Look I can understand that you don't like me." She gave me an un-amused glare before I corrected myself. "Okay fine… so you hate me and that's all well and good. But I have an injured mate, and two others that I consider sisters injured because of this. Issei was lucky and wasn't hurt to bad with his opponent's senjutsu. And Ravel Chan here is a Phenex so she has a regeneration factor. Now my point is that your enemy… well he's teamed up with my enemy. So for that we need to work together to finish this quickly."
After looking at me for a second she finally sighed before nodding her head. Seeing this Irina let out a cheer of victory as Issei grinned. You see the idea was to regroup by convincing Kiba to join us through a… negotiation of sorts. You see part of the deal is to let Kiba "try", to destroy one of the calibit fragments. Since that seemed to be his main goal and all.
Well besides spreading his so called gospel of youth that is… Shaking my head I looked over to Milly who seemed to be lost in thought. So with a frown I asked her what was wrong.
Looking at me she sighed before speaking. "It's just… why do people have to fight so much? I mean wouldn't it be easier to all get along. After all Angels, Devils, and Fallen all came from the same place originally." Sighing as I had a flashback of Cassandra, I wrapped my arms around her before answering her question.
"Sorry Mil Chan but even as a dragon god I can't really answer completely. But all you need to know is this… part of the reason people can't get along is mostly thanks to their upbringing and circumstances. For you… getting along with others just makes perfect sense. But mostly because me, mom, and dad have taught you to think like this. However for people like Kokabiel, Sera, and even Sui. Well they can't either move on pass their prejudices, or just hate everything because of what they've gone through. Although it can also be because they want something the other has. Or they want something all to themselves. Again whether or not they act is based on their upbringing."
Or like Cassandra they just went off the rails bonkers. Of course I kept those thoughts to myself as Milly just nodded her head sadly. Although when I looked around I saw that everyone was staring at me. However Ravel seemed to have stars in her eyes.
And there was admiration in her tone as she spoke. "You truly are wise Onii sa… Chan, truly you are a dragon god." At her words Milly quickly lost her thoughtful look and glared at the older girl. In return Ravel also glared at her.
And just like that what I said to Milly was proven. Sheesh I hope these two don't kill each other over my affection eventually! Fernus and Calibit both agreed with me as I gently bopped both on the head.
"Okay that's enough you two; there is plenty of me to go around." Both blushed before glaring at one another for one more second. Then they turned away from each other with a huff while crossing their arms. Still at my actions Issei looked a bit jealous but also slightly amused. Jealous because Ravel was paying more attention to me at the moment, and also amused because I have two younger "siblings" vying for my attention.
I'll get him back for that smug look later. So letting out another sigh I turned my attention back towards the exorcists. Irina looked close to giggling, and Xenovia was just smirking at me. Frowning I spoke in a bored tone.
"Well it's nice to see that everyone finds my situation amusing… Still we need to actually get going here, because really who knows what they're doing at this moment." I then turned to Issei now completely serious. "So if you would, I think you should call Kiba now to tell him what's going on. Also tell him what has happened." Nodding his head Issei became serious as he called Kiba.
Seeing him now talking to Kiba I turned to the exorcists. "So… a few questions since I'm still new to this whole supernatural thing." At their confused looks I sighed before answering the unasked question. "You can thank my brother Ulysses for that. He thought it would be best if I stayed out of this world." At my words they nodded in understanding as I continued. "So… about the Excalibur's… do they try to communicate with you at all?" They expressions turned to surprise as they shook their heads.
Then Irina spoke up confused. "Sorry but they've never done that with anyone before. Why do you ask? Is the one you sto… I mean um…" She pondered for a bit trying to think up a way for her to say I stole it without sounding rude. Eventually I had no choice but to speak.
"It's alright, really I did kind of steal cal, I mean Excalibur destruction." At my words I felt a bit of annoyance coming from said sword. As if it, sorry she! Didn't like being called an Excalibur. Pipe down! I'm just not trying to sound rude here. I felt what seemed to be a high amount of frustration from her before going silent. Sighing I turned back to Irina and Xenovia who were looking at me strangely. "What?"
Xenovia spoke up first. "You were spacing off there as Irina apologized. What's going on here exactly?" Sighing again I told them what was going on, and to say that they were shocked was an understatement. "Your sword is actually communicating with you?! Why?! And why you after you stole it?!" At her shouting everyone turned to her as I place my hands in front of me protectively.
"Listen I don't know, but maybe it's because she was broken. Maybe because of that she lost most of her power and just fell into a coma of some sort." At my words my Calibit seemed become quite pleased with my theory, thus suggesting that I was right. "Okay she just gave off feelings that say I'm right. In which case I can only guess that my power awakened her." I then got another feeling from her that made me hesitate for a second. "Um… Irina can you bring out your sword, apparently she wants to try something."
Hesitating for a second, she looked around the café to make sure no one was watching before bringing it out. I then brought out mine and while following her "directions". Basically I was just following the feelings she was giving me. Placing them next to each other we waited for a minute, before realizing nothing was happening. Apparently my temperamental sword also noticed and seemed to get angry.
But that lasted for only a second before she seemed to come up with an idea. Again I got certain "feelings", and placed my left hand on her while my right was on the other.
"What are you- WHAT?!" Xenovia shouted in surprise as both weapons glowed black before turning into shadows. Then both shadows combined before turning into one sword. Now it was the same length as destruction but now much smaller in width. About one point eight inches actually. But the sword was still as black as when I first "corrupted" her. Still we could only stare at it before I heard Fernus panic in my head.
[How didst thou get in here?!]
'Ah! Finally I'm free to talk again! Also be please be quiet you mean overgrown lizard! You're yelling is hurting my head.'
[What?! Why callest myself an overgrown lizard thou Shorty!]
'Shorty! I'm six years old at the moment you jerk!' As they continued fighting my head started pounding. So gripping my head I shouted at them.
Will the both of you shut up! That got the both of them to stop, but the one who sounded like a little girl started sniffling.
'But papa! He's the one who started calling me mean names!' I couldn't help but freeze at those words for a moment.
Papa… That's when the sword in front of me glowed again, and then something appeared in its place. It was a young girl about six years old with her eyes closed. She had long pure white hair that reached her waist. She was also wearing a white long skirted dress with a blue short sleeved top. The top had three buttons on it close to her neck. She also had on a straw hat and was not wearing any shoes.
However she also had a white cat tail coming from a small hole in the skirt, and two white cat ears. Eventually she opened her eyes and I saw that they were as red as mine. They were also slightly glowing.
Actually… if I'm honest they're even redder! For a second she looked around before settling her eyes on me. Then with a huge smile she jumped me.
"Papa!" Everyone could only stare in shock as I tried to reboot myself. It didn't help as she kept talking. "Thank You thank you thank you! You've not only woke me up but also fixed me! Thank you Papa!"
[What… in the name of the true Dragon God is going on here?] I couldn't answer Fernus, seeing how I was busy trying to calm down girl who was literally crying with pure joy. However I eventually resigned myself to her hug of death, mostly because she really was just happy. After a bit she finally calmed down and I gently scooted her off me a bit.
That's when I began my questions. "Well… I think some explanations are in order um… What's your name dear?" She blinked for a bit before scowling and answering me.
"I don't really have one, at least not one given to me by my last father." She then seemed to get really mad as she elaborated, well sort of… "No all he did was give me to some random crazy lady in a lake, and then she handed me off to some guy! He then had the gall to never speak to me, and just decided to name me Excalibur! I mean Excalibur? Really? That name isn't cute at all! I also told them that strange women lying in ponds', giving out swords isn't a sound way for a king to be chosen. But did they listen? No! No one ever listened to me!"
That's when it finally clicked and I realized who she was. "Wait… you mean you're Excalibur?" She pouted at me angrily before I realized my mistake. "Sorry… I know that's not what you want to be called. But since that was what you were called it just slipped out. So what do you want to be called dear?" For a few moments she gave me a beaming smile before opening her mouth and closing it. This happened a few more times before she frowned sadly. I also couldn't help but hurt a bit at that face.
So seeing what the issue was I spoke up cheerfully. "Okay I get it, you don't know what you'd like to be called. So I know Excalibur and calibit are out of the question… so how about Reyna?" She thought for a bit before shaking her head. "Hana?" Again another shake. "Yuki?" Another shake but she seemed more thoughtful this time. "Okay then how about Suki?" For a few moments she thought about it, before nodding her head enthusiastically and hugging me again.
"Yeah Papa gave me a name I actually liked! Unlike that jerk Arthur!" It was at this moment that Xenovia finally regained her senses and spoke.
"How is this possible?! How come we've never known about this until now?!" Looking back at her the now named Suki frowned before speaking.
However she sounded very disappointed. "You don't know because you all never tried to figure out anything about me! When I broke it wasn't because the person was stronger than me. It was because I had enough! I literally decided to just break myself. Not even my old father tried to really get to know me. No he just made me and sent me down here, to be used as a symbol for war and divine kingship. Even my brother Caliburn was treated better than me! Although the fighting we both did was fun…"
She then shook her head before continuing. "Basically I was so depressed that I couldn't even channel my full power until now." She then turned to me and smiled brightly. "But then Papa here brought me back! Sure he used dark energy but I knew he would listen to me, and I knew he could fix me. Which is why he is now my Papa, and that jerk who calls himself a god is no longer my father. Really I already knew that Papa can make me even better than what I was before, and that he will also never ignore me!"
She then frowned again as she turned to Xenovia. "Really all my previous wielders were disappointing. I thought that if I communicated with more people, that there would be one who would listen. But no one ever did and that just depressed me more. But what really got to me was how I was used as a tool for murder! I mean I love a good fight. But let me tell you, people have used me to kill just about anything they consider "evil". Like you Xenovia!"
Xenovia flinched as Suki kept talking. "You were going to use me to cut down Asia without any remorse! Really I was pretty much at my limit at that point. I can't even tell what my brother Durandal sees in you!"
Xenovia looked completely shocked but Suki kept at it. "Really if it wasn't for Papa here I'd probably just kill myself! But now I know I'm in good hands, and from now on only Papa and those like him can use me! And that's final! After all now with this new body I can literally take back all of my abilities. After all there isn't a single person out there that is worthy enough to use me. Sure they'll stay as "holy" weapons. But they're now basically enchanted husks of metal. In which I say HA Suckers!"
At her words we all just stared at her. I wasn't even able to protest as she just sat down on my lap happily. Truly there was only one thought I could think at this whole situation.
How exactly am I going to explain this to Shirone and Fuyo?
The Black dragon the White cat
At this point I didn't know what to do. Really I was still trying to get my mind around having the living embodiment of Excalibur sitting on my lap. Sure she was cute and adorable, but having her call me Papa and also her new true wielder was just… different. Now don't get me wrong, I felt genuinely bad for her. Apparently all those stories of Arthur using her were just embellished stories. Although she did say he really was a nice guy, he just didn't really give her the time of day.
It also seemed the reason for her current age, was because of her basically getting reborn as she put it. Which is why she called me Papa. You see the power of the god of the bible that was once inside her was replaced with my own. So in a way I could say that she was my daughter. She even based her appearance off of both me and Shirone. I just hoped Shirone will accept this. Though I don't think Fuyo will have much trouble, after all she does seem to miss having a sister.
I also don't think Shirone will mind too much, seeing how adorable Suki is. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to get "it". But she was a softy underneath and would very quickly accept Suki. I just had to get used to the idea of having another daughter. Because really… with the way she explained things I didn't have it in me to turn her down. Although I was worried about what would happen if she met Kiba. After all he wanted to destroy the Excalibur's.
"SO all of you want to help me destroy those un-youthful swords right?" Turning to my left I saw Kiba standing there, his face had a fake smile on it. Still at his words everyone turned to Suki who was now snoring lightly.
So with a sigh I decided to go for broke and stop him if he tries anything. "Kiba… there are a few things you probably should know." I then proceeded to tell him what had just happened. For a moment he just stood there his face blank. But then he smiled brightly with a true smile.
"Well! It seems as if Suki was more youthful than I thought!"
I could only say one word at that. "Huh?" Yep that was it, but all he did was give his new annoying laugh before speaking again.
"Well based on what you told me Suki is actually a youthful girl, who didn't like the way she was being used. Plus the way she handled things had just recently save my life!" He then explained how he was attacked by Freed Sellzen. The stray Exorcist that managed to avoid the massacre created by Sera. He also told us that he had a fragment, but halfway through the fight the sword stopped working. It was rapidy and was causing Kiba as he said… an "un-youthful" time.
But as soon as it stopped working Freed got out Nightmare, and even invisible. However none of them worked. In the end Freed threw down some sort of white fire flash bomb before escaping. When he finished his story I couldn't help but look at Suki with a smile.
I would seem that she really did take back her abilities. I wonder what the church will do now without their precious "weapons." But I'm as sure as hell not giving Suki back!
[YES! Because even if she called me and Overgrown lizard. She's still or daughter now!] I couldn't help but chuckle at Fernus' words. But as Kiba kept talking I turned back to him.
"Yes and now that I know that Suki is youthful… all I have to do is go after the one responsible for my plight!"
Issei looked at him before asking a question. "What do you mean by that Kiba?" Frowning Kiba looked at all of us before sighing and speaking once again like a normal person.
"Are you sure you want to know? It isn't exactly the most youthful of things." Well okay mostly normal, but we still nodded our heads. He then sighed before telling us how he, and a bunch of children were experimented on. Apparently they were trying to make artificial holy sword users. In the end the project was shut down for… moral reasons, but not before all the children saved Kiba were all killed. You see the other children actually helped him escape. When he ended his story we all were quiet until Irina spoke up.
"I can see how you'd be upset with the swords now. But still despite everything that project did help us make holy sword users. It is the reason I can use one… or at least it was until…" She turned her head towards Suki letting her sentence hang.
But Kiba only snorted angrily before speaking again. "Irina I can tell that you're a good person. But still your reason does not hold up to the lives the dozens of children, which died because of the un-youthful project!" Irina flinched back as if struck, and then surprisingly Xenovia spoke up.
"The project was also labeled as the most inhumane, and barbaric thing the church has done since the Great War. Really we only used what was from that experiment because we needed to. Still the one who ran the program Valper Galilei, was excommunicated from the church and was going to be executed. However with help from an unknown source he escaped."
With a thoughtful expression Kiba spoke quietly. "Valper huh… then I guess it is he who must kill." I frowned at that, knowing that revenge would only make him feel empty. So with a sigh I nudged Suki awake.
"Wha… where?" She then looked at me and started crying tears of joy again before hugging me. "Papa! Oh I'm so happy! For a second I thought I was only dreaming of you saving me!" At her words I couldn't help but smile and hug her back.
"Well I'm here for you now. Still I hope you understand if it takes me a while to get used to you calling me Papa. After all it took me a bit to get used to Fuyo." At my words she clapped excitedly.
"That's right! I have a little sister now, and also a mama!" I couldn't help but smile at her enthusiasm, although Fernus had a different thought.
[Hopefully Mama won't kill Papa.] I winced at that, because while Suki was completely safe from harm… I on the other hand wasn't.
"I'm just so glad after all Papa is even stronger energy than my old one." That once again got us to stop and stare at her. "Um… did I say something wrong?" Being the most faithful out of everyone there Xenovia asked the question we were all curious about.
"What do you mean when you say he is stronger than your old father?" Suki looked at her as if she was dumb. It was then that I was reminded that despite being stuck in the body of a seven year old. Suki was in fact a couple hundred at the least. Plus she apparently had gotten some of my sarcastic personality from my power.
Still her answered surprised us… again. "What I mean is that Papa is has stronger energy than the god of the bible. I could feel it as I was connected to him in my sword form. Really it is because of him that I can do what I'm doing now. Trust me I can feel the jealously coming off of Durandal. Also just suck it up Durandal! Papa is mine not yours! You can stay a hunk of metal for all I care jerk! Don't call me a midget!"
Okay… so I'm stronger than the god of the bible, in way at least… interesting. But Durandal? Xenovia actually holds another holy sword? So with that line of thought I looked at Xenovia quizzically before asking.
"So you not only held destruction, but are a natural user for Durandal. I guess that's why you seemed so confident against Kokabiel. However are you any good at using him?" At my question Xenovia deflated before nodding her head nervously. "You aren't really are you?" She hung her head as I sighed. Really what was the church thinking sending these rookies here?! After that I took a few calming breaths before standing up.
"Alright I think we wasted enough time here. Tomorrow we begin our search in earnest, in which case I hope to catch out enemies off guard." I then turned to Kiba, Issei, and Saji. "You three will have to be bait, because there's no way I'll let them near Suki. So tomorrow you will start wearing fake priest cloaks during our searches. As you do that me, Irina, Ravel, Milly, and Xenovia will cover you all from above, got it?" Everyone nodded for a moment before Saji spoke up a bit annoyed.
"Wait a minute… why do you and the girls get the easy job?" I couldn't help but smile politely as I told them my reasoning.
"Because with the exception of Xenovia and Irina. I care for them more obviously. Also as for me I'm the leader." They all gained ticked off looks at that while I continued my explanation. "As for Xenovia and Irina… well they don't have their swords anymore. Well Xenovia still has Durandal but by the looks of things she can't use it to well." Xenovia now looked annoyed as well as I turned to Irina. "Still I might be able to get you another weapon by tomorrow. Just be careful until then."
Irina nodded her head happily before looking at Suki. "Um… Suki I would like to say sorry for the way that I used you before." At this Suki looked surprised before smiling brightly.
"Oh no! You don't need to apologize! In fact you were one of my better wielders. I just don't want to be used by anyone other than Papa for a while. Although I would have to find those with Black elements now…" At her words Xenovia looked ready to kill someone. Not that I blamed her too much, because now devils could actually use Excalibur.
Hmm… pretty sure Shirone could use Suki.
'Oh my new mama can if she really wants!'
[Again! How didst thou get in here?!]
'Magic?' I couldn't help but sigh when they started arguing. Because already I knew this was going to take a while to get used to.
The Black dragon the White cat
The Purple Enchanter
With a sigh I looked down at my feet. Well this is rather boring. At this current point in time, I have been wandering around town for at least three hours. Originally I was going to have my brother Juda with me. But he apparently had gotten a date. A date… "WHAT IS THE UNIVERSE COMING TO?!"
Okay just calm down Keno, you've freaked out over it about ten times now. So with that I gave out a few calming breaths before thinking it over logically. Okay so they're on a date, big deal. More than likely she'll find out what he's really like and slap him by the end of it. Unfortunately those lines of thoughts distracted me enough to not notice I was being followed.
"Keno Shao Long I'm afraid we're going to have to ask you to come with us." Surprised I was barely able to dodge what looked like a red spear as it flew at my head. Still it grazed my left cheek a bit before burying itself in the building to my right. After that I looked around to see who my attackers were. There were two of them; one was covered in a dark blue hooded trench coat. The figure was also probably a guy based on his build and was holding two pure red spears. Exactly like the one which was embedded in the wall next to me.
The other was a lot plainer and easier to describe. He was a short and elderly man with gray hair and a mustache. He was also wearing glassed and wearing a priest outfit of some kind. Upon seeing them I couldn't help but berate myself for getting careless. Especially with what happened to Koneko and the others. So with a quick wave of my arms I created two plain looking katana's. Although both held strong durability enhancements, which if I was honest was my favorite kind of enchantment.
Upon seeing my weapons the elderly man grinned before speaking. "Just like lady Cassandra said… you really do have one of the lost gears." I couldn't help but frown for a couple of reasons. One he was working with that bitch Cassandra. The one I wanted to rip apart more than anyone else for what she did to my best friend. Then secondly I had no idea what he meant by lost gears.
So with those things in mind I spoke to him. "I can only assume you're talking about Cassandra White Rayners?" He nodded his head enthusiastically as I continued speaking. "Then I guess we are most definitely enemies. Though I guess the spear was a big enough clue. Still who are you and what do you mean by lost sacred gears?" The man hummed in thought as the one next to him stepped forward. However before he could start attacking me the elderly man stopped him with his arm.
"No I think we should at least courteous enough to answer her questions. After all we'll be taking her with us soon enough." I couldn't help but grit my teeth at his words.
Soon enough huh? Sorry pal but I'm not going to be that easy.
Despite my thoughts I listened carefully as he spoke. "Well first up are introductions I guess. I am Valper Galilei and I serve my goddess Cassandra." I almost let out a groan at that. Because if things were bad enough, all we needed was for the white dragon goddess to create a cult. And unlike my brother… actually have it be successful.
"As for what I meant for lost sacred gears… well it sounds better than the secret sacred gears of lost hood that they were originally called, that's for sure."
I couldn't but frown heavily at that while he continued. "You see there are more and more things unraveling in this world. After all the god of the bible is dead, but I guess you already knew that based on what Sera told the black dragon. Or maybe your brother told you, it doesn't really matter. But you see he wasn't just a god, but a primordial being of creation." Now that surprised me, and it showed on my face if his short chuckle meant anything.
"Yes that's the same reaction I got. Really it's quite fascinating; he manipulated even the other gods. But most impressive yet he was the first to give out physical blessings. In these present times we call them sacred gears, instead of god's miracles as they were called. Still he had made some that even succeeded the Longinus'. These were the rare few he would give to his most loyal human followers."
He then pointed at me with a bony finger. "You see with god now dead the system is slowly unraveling. And even the sacred gears he put in stasis are coming out to play. Such as your edged enchanter and the spear make gear my friend has. But behold these are more powerful than you can imagine, because after all the stronger you are the more powerful your weapons. In the end these gears can be used to create weapons designed to kill gods. Even more impressive they laid the paths to making powerfully holy weapons like Excalibur, Ascalon, and even the true Longinus!"
I couldn't help but take a few steps back. But only because he had gained a rather strange look in his eyes, after mentioning holy weapons. I was still surprised by the history of my sacred gear, but I wasn't all the concerned about it. Really it only made me giddy, knowing I could create something specifically for Cassandra.
I guess my sacred gear really can create any sword imaginable. I just need to become strong enough to make them. Still even if I now knew that I could feasibly kill Cassandra, it still left the problem in front of me. Valper and the one with this Spear make sacred gear. And really based on the name alone it was pretty obvious about what it did. It made any kind of spear that the man could think of. Still as long as they're here I might as well do some probing…
"So… If you're here I can only guess that you're with Kokabiel and the others am I right?" Valper nodded his head as I continued. "In that case, why do you need the holy swords? After all I'm pretty sure Cassandra could make new ones with your knowledge."
For once he frowned at me disappointedly before speaking. "I was sure you'd understand by now that the swords are a next step for me. After all I couldn't use Excalibur even if I modified myself and experimented on her. She was just too depressed, especially after she was used by Freed. Plus she just wasn't as strong as I wanted."
I couldn't help but interrupt at that point. "Wait you keep calling Excalibur a she. Excalibur is actually alive?!"
Valper gained a wide grin as he nodded. "Why yes! My Lady Cassandra, through one of her servants discovered that the sword was truly sentient. But if she ended up using it, the sword would have killed itself out of misplaced shame. But then she thought up of another plan… let her younger brother take a shard from one of the two exorcists!"
Okay now that confused me. "Why would you want to do that? He was likely to break it- her the moment she was pointed at him." He made a tsk sound while wagging his finger at me.
"Oh you don't get it do you? My lady knows her brother well. After all while she has had severe changes since their last meeting. Her younger brother hasn't changed too much. She realized that after he had his little scuffle with Sera. And we knew she was right the moment the other shards stopped working. Although Freed was quite mad about that… As for me I just want the unique opportunity to create a brand new holy sword. And to do that I need your sacred gear and a complete Excalibur. Now then if you don't have any other questions I suggest we get this over with."
He then snapped his fingers and the man next to him started attacking. Gritting my teeth I quickly battered away one of the spears he threw at me. As soon as I did I noticed that the spear disappeared in a mild flash of light. However I couldn't think more on it as he swung his remaining spear at me while two handing it. Raising my right sword I blocked it before slashing at him with my left. However another spear appeared in the ground blocking my attack with its shaft.
Well that's just great. With a growl I jumped back before eyeing him warily. Okay so he doesn't need to summon his weapons into his hands. That's good to know. It was then that I came up with an idea. With that idea in mind I concentrated on the air around my opponent.
Then with a burst of energy I made a few two edged swords appear around him. I also made them shoot off at him at high speeds. Unfortunately I couldn't tell if he was surprised or not because of his hood, but he did falter momentarily. However he was still able to summon a few spears which block my swords. Scowling I charged him at max speed and brought my left katana down onto his head. As expected he blocked my attack with another spear.
Though I didn't take my eyes off my target I could hear Valper clapping. "Very good it would seem as if your sacred gear is responding to you quite nicely. I can only imagine what might happen when someone more suited has it." I couldn't help but grit my teeth as I kicked out with my left leg. However my opponent noticed my attack when I reared back my leg. So he managed to dodge me as my foot went right where "goods" used to be.
After that he finally spoke. "Now that was a move I should've expected. After all Lady Cassandra did say you were quite an unfair fighter." I couldn't help but give out a huff at that.
"Well seeing how she was the one who originally told me to go for the balls of any male opponent… I think you can blame her for that." Valper frowned at that before commenting.
"You know… my lady did say she was the reason that you're kind of a tomboy… Though she did leave out that part of things…" Getting annoyed with him I tossed another nameless two edged sword at him. Barely seeing it coming, he scrambled out of the way as the sword cut through the bottom of his priest coat. At that point I turned back to my opponent who seemed to be getting impatient.
"So are we going to continue this? Because really I don't have all day to deal with you two losers." For a moment he stiffened in anger until he raised his hands above his head. However he had stopped speaking once again. But I knew he was trying to do something so I decided to interrupt it.
Thinking quickly I decided to try something new, I added a speed boost to my swords and ran at him even faster than before. Within a second I was directly behind him swinging at the base of his neck. However a second before I made contact a bunch of large spears fell all around him. Making some kind of metal cocoon, this caused me to scowl as I backed up and observed the new weapons.
They were four feet in length with huge broaden spear heads. The shafts were also pure black in color while the heads were white. At the bottom ends were white spikes. After I was done looking at them in detail, they started floating while circling him. Then they all pointed their business ends at me, and came and started flying after me.
Yelping in surprise I barely used my new speed to dodge all of them. I then looked back at my opponent to see him jump up and land on top of the spears. He then created even more spears and put them together to make some kind of wyrm. A giant metal wyrm made up of a bunch of spears. I couldn't help but become rather nervous as he made the thing circle around me.
This was not how I saw my day going… Right as that thought ended the construct struck at me. Jumping out of the way, I saw how it easily destroyed the concrete where I used to be. Gritting my teeth I got out more swords and just sent them at him. However he just countered me easily with some of his spears. The spear construct then struck at me again, however while this thing looked impressive. It was quite slow so I managed to get out the way in time again.
This went on for a couple of minutes before we both stopped moving to just watch one another. I was breathing heavily now and I hadn't even managed to scratch him. I on the other hand had some tears in my clothes, along with scratches along my arms.
While I was thinking about what to do next he suddenly attacked me again. Still I caught the slight twitch of his spears when they began moving and back flipped out of the way. However that was when he made a comment that froze me to my core.
"Is this really what you're capable of? HA! You really are just a plain regular human girl aren't you? It's no wonder the Black dragon chose the Nekoshou over you." I couldn't help but stop completely when he said that. Because despite actually liking Koneko and thinking that she was a great person for Christopher… I was actually jealous that he chose her over me. And actually hearing someone say that I wasn't good enough for him out loud… well it made me lose my focus.
Unfortunately that cost me as he split the construct apart to attack me. Seeing this I could only bring my swords up to barely defend me from a few of them. After the attack I dropped to my knees as blood seeped out of multiple cuts on my body.
He then started speaking again. "Ha! It seems we were correct; you're just too weak for the black dragon. Really what a pathetic little girl you are." At his words I couldn't help but grit my teeth while tears formed in my eyes. "You know… even if he decided to have multiple lovers I doubt he'd choose you to be one of them. Really out of everyone he probably views you as just a friend. He'll never truly see you for the woman you want him to see you as."
As he spoke he walked right up in front of me, eventually we were close enough so I could see his face. He had tanned skin and bright red hair. His eyes were also black in color and there was a psychotic glint in them.
However before I could attack him he kicked me in the face sending me down onto my back. He then summoned a bunch of pure silver spears and sent them at me. I couldn't help but yell out in pain as they impaled my limbs to the ground. The man then smiled creepily and walked up to me, I then gasped in pain as he stomped onto my stomach causing me to cough out some blood.
"Well it seems as if you really were worthless. Really that battle was too easy, it would seem as if Lady Cassandra was right. You really do have quite a few insecurities." At those words I actually snarled at him when I realized what happened.
Damn that bitch! I can't believe she's actually using what I told her against me! Truly it was unfortunate, but at the time I thought I could tell Cassandra about my feelings. Because really even back then I liked Chris quite a bit. Really I told her how I felt about him and how scared I was about saying anything to him. It would seem as if those talks were now coming back to bite me.
Still with a bored look he summoned another spear. This time it had a brown wooden shaft. However the spear head was constantly changing color. He then held it in a one armed reversed grip and pointed it at my heart.
"Well I guess we should just start the extraction then. You see I made this one specifically to take out sacred gears." My eyes widened at what he said and started strain against the spears pinning me to the ground. It hurt but I knew losing my edged enchanted would literally kill me. However my struggles just made the man laugh. "Sorry but you're not going to escape, so let me tell you the name of the one who's responsible for your death. Samuel White at your-"
Luckily he was interrupted as what seemed to be a white blur slamming into him. Then when it came into focus I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Apparently neither did Valper or Samuel, because they were both gapping at the object like fish. Eventually Samuel got up and walked towards Valper but he was still looking at my savior in shock.
Valper recovered first and spoke. "Sera what are you doing?!" Yep standing in front of me was Sera the dark angel. Her claws and wings were out, and even though I couldn't see her face I could tell that she was smiling creepily. As for how I knew who she was despite never meeting her… well I only knew of one angel with a her wings. Still what she said next was quite surprising.
"Oh you know I was traveling about trying to find you guys. You see… the thing is that I knew you two were assigned to capture the edged enchanter. I also knew that Shao Long San here is a good friend of my new god. So I thought… why not get into his good graces by saving her? Because even though he won't accept me as a lover I would still love to serve him. I could be his little angel messenger and give him my prayers. After all I'm completely in love with him and am willing to do anything for him!~"
Okay… I was definitely not expecting this… Apparently neither was Valper and Samuel as they now looked extremely worried. They even backed up a few feet when Sera took a few steps towards them. Okay so apparently they're scared of her.
"Oh don't be like that you two!~ After all we were friends right? So why don't you two just run along now for cute little me?" With each word she took a step forward and they took a step back.
Eventually Samuel spoke up. "Oh we'll leave, after all there's no way we can take you on in a fight. But remember this… last time when you protested to our mistress about giving Riser a pyramid you were punished harshly. And that was a minor offense, but this… You will face her full wrath and you will die for your insolence!" He then took a pure white orb from his cloak and smashed it on the ground. Both were then consumed by a white flame before disappearing.
I may have also felt Cassandra's power coming from the flame. But I couldn't be too sure seeing how it only lasted for a moment. Still that's when Sera seemed to relax and her posture slumped a bit. She then turned to face me and I couldn't help but wince. On her neck was a scar that ran down into her blouse. And based on what Chris told me she didn't have that scar before. There was also another one that looked like a very light burn scar, which covered the left corner of her face. The center of which was her eye that seemed dull.
"So what to do about your current situation? Already you seem to have stopped feeling any pain." I blinked and then looked at the spears sticking out of my limbs. Somehow I had completely forgotten that I was impaled. Still I didn't really appreciate her just walking up to me and yanking them out. Yelling out in pain as the last one was pulled out I almost fainted.
Thankfully Sera was inclined to use some kind of healing spell to get rid of the worst damage. Still I was left panting for a bit while she waited patiently for me to recover. Eventually when I did I couldn't help but blurt out a question.
"Why are you doing this exactly? Aren't you afraid of what Cassandra might do to you?" Sera looked at me sadly while tracing the scar on her face. She then took a breath before speaking.
"Truth be told… I was always terrified of her. Well not originally of course. You see when the white dragon found me I was originally all alone. I was cast out by my parents who were appalled at what they created. Yet they also didn't want to just kill me. So when I was took in by her I was happy, I was also glad to be with people who were like me. It was a clever ploy as well. Originally I was so happy I did everything she told me. But after a while I dawned on me that we were just pawns."
She sighed before continuing. "However I had seen her power, I had seen what she does to other traitors. In the end I started serving her out of fear, I even created my insane persona just to try and stay alive. For if she caught even a hint of disobedience then she'd kill you. Luckily I survived long enough to become a key piece to her. Otherwise she would've killed me when I said we shouldn't "help" Riser." As she stopped talking I couldn't help but notice that she didn't answer my question.
"Yeah I understand that now, but you still haven't told me why you're just now doing this. And I doubt it is that you love Chris, although that could be a factor."
She smiled softly before answering me. "You are correct. But still he is my whole reason for just now leaving. You see when I met him I didn't think too much of him. It wasn't until he wounded me that I realized what he could be for me. A protector against the white dragon's wrath. However I wasn't entirely sure until he beat not only Riser, but forced Sui into a retreat. It was then that I decided to join him, because even if I am a dark angel. I am still an angel which means serving under a god is pretty much my duty. And I decided to serve him."
When she finished I couldn't help but chuckle a bit. Because while it was selfish, her desire was completely understandable. When I finished I turned to her to say something but she was right in my face. I then yelped in surprise as she picked me up, and slung me over her shoulder before taking to the skies.
"What are you doing?! I can walk just fine!"`
She laughed gleefully before speaking. "Sorry but this way is just quicker, plus you are still quite injured!~"
Eventually I gave up and just resigned myself to being carried. However my thoughts quickly went back to what Samuel had said. And for once I couldn't help but be truly jealous of Koneko. Not that I wasn't before, but I had resigned myself to being Chris' best friend. After all he looked truly happy, and he even now had Fuyo. But Samuel had struck home; I truly just wanted him to look at me… the same way he looked at Koneko.
I'm sorry Koneko… but I need to see if what he said was true. I need to see if I can take Christopher from you. And with those terrible thoughts I closed my eyes.
Element Affinity: person… Dual elements are gained through special means. Such as a sacred gears or reincarnation it can also be gained by linage.
Order of the elements does mater.
Note: Having more than one element doesn't mean you're stronger than those with one. Having more than one only gives you more choices to use.
White: Milly
Black: Christopher
Green: Juda
Blue: Keno
Red: Issei
Red: Ulysses
Green, Black: Koneko
White: Raynare
Black: Kiba
Green, Blue: Fuyo
Blue: Glacial
White: Xenovia
White: Irina
Yellow: Ayame
Yellow: Suzuki
White: Valper
White, Black: Sera
?: Samuel
List will be cleared for characters only shown in current chapter's next chapter.
Dragon ranking system: Ophis?, White?, Black third, Red third, Green fourth, Blue fifth
Slayer: Wow… I'm disappointed in myself right now.
Shadow: That's new you're never upset with yourself.
Sera: I must agree friend.
Christopher: Yeah most of the time he's making fun of Judan.
Slayer: Oh no I feel this way all the time, but this was a bad chapter for me. Really I re-did this entire chapter like ten times. Yet I still couldn't make it go the way I wanted it to! At one point I killed off Keno, and another I had Juda save her! I even for some reason made the Excalibur from Soul eater appear for a moment!
Suki: I really hate that guy.
Valper: Tell me about it… he's a disgrace to all holy swords!
Judan: I'm pretty sure you're not alone there. But still I think the chapter was good for your current condition.
Slayer: Who cares about that! I wanted this chapter to be better! I was after all introducing new characters, and even a new gear.
Shadow: Listen I think the pain meds are getting to you. After all having your wisdom teeth taken out would make anyone feel off for a bit.
Judan: Oh yeah… I remember when mine were taken out I was-
Slayer: I don't care! I made fun of you for having a chapter like this! I even went back and changed an entire chapter in one of my other stories for turning out like this!
Suki: Didn't you still end up blowing up a moon in that one though?
Sera: Blowing up the moon! That's sound like fun!
Slayer: And there's the reminder of what I actually did!
Samuel: Again you're scaring me…
Christopher: Man do you have issues! Still I thank you for the new adorable daughter… who most likely end of torturing me and Shirone with Fuyo.
Suki: (Smiles cutely) I don't know what you're talking about Papa.
Christopher: And there it is! AH! I don't think I'll be able to resist both Fuyo and Suki!
Judan: No one will… But alas it's time to end this. So Suki seeing how you're new why don't you do it?
Suki: Sure! Now then this has been a Dark Guard production now signing off!
Everyone: Goodbye!
Shadow: Hey a question why does Suki have cat appendages?
Sera: I was also curious about that.
Slayer: Because she based herself off of both Christopher and Shirone.
Suki: Yeah we already said that you evil Darkwraith! And besides this just makes me cuter!~
Shadow: While that is true... I'm not evil!
Everyone: Sure you aren't…
Shadow: ARGH!
Samuel: It's alright friend being evil isn't so bad.
Shadow: I'm not evil!