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"Today's the day for picnic! Picnic day!" Asia sings in the living room, jumping front and back on the couch. In the kitchen, Akeno and Yao giggle at the cheery blonde "Amazing that she is that hype at this time of morning" Akeno comment, letting out another yawn, while finishing packing another sandwich in a plastic wrapper and place it in the large basket.
Yao smile "It's her first picnic, so you can't really blame her. Is Nawin awake yet?" "No, I decided to leave him in bed for a little while longer, he immediately passed out in bed last night" Akeno reply, grabbing a fresh sausage and throw it in the hot oil pan. "Moorning" Lucy stumble to the kitchen, clearly still half-asleep "Morning sleepy head" Yao said, smiling lovely to her daughter who send a half smile back and turn to Akeno who waves, since her attention is focus on cooking "Morning, Lucy".
"Morning, Onee-chan!" Lucy flinch a bit at the sudden loud voice, she turns around to see the young blonde bouncing around the coach. Lucy sight follow her little sister movement, up and down, up and down.
Suddenly, out from the shadows in the hallway, a dark figure slowly approach her from behind, silence, its footstep move and when within reach. "Hah!" the figure let out a growl and snatch the blonde up, "KYAAAA!" Lucy is immediately awake and scream on top of her lungs, but quickly pause when hearing a familiar chuckle.
Lucy turns her head and see Nawin smiling down at her, while holding her close to his chest "Big Brother!" she whines and gently punch his chest. "Goodness, don't scare us like that again, Lucy" Yao scold, as her and Akeno's head stick out from the kitchen before returning to cooking.
"Is it a problem to show a bit of brotherly affection?" Nawin question with amusement, and immediately Lucy lighten up and hugs him "No! I like it, it's just I was half asleep! So, it's no fair" she pouts, then suddenly a grin spread around her face which only serve to amuse the older Makasha more, knowing what's coming.
"I am going to get you back, soon!" Lucy proclaims, pointing straight towards Nawin's nose "I like to see you try, baby sister" he reply and give a light peck on the blonde's cheek, making her blush from the sudden gesture, since it's rare for him to show this kind of affection to her and even Asia.
Speaking of the young blonde "Onee-chan! Are you alright?!" Asia runs out of the living room, but suddenly trips and fall to the fortunate soft carpet "Ouf!". "Asia" Nawin sets Lucy down and makes his way to the other blonde who is groaning on the ground "Even when you weren't blind… you were always clumsy" he states with a smile and pick the girl up to her feet.
"Morning, Onii-chan!" Asia greets with a bright smile, luckily the carpet stop any bruise or injury to inflict the blind girl. Nawin smile and rub the blonde's hair affectionally "Good morning, Asia" he utters. Nawin pause when feeling a hand grab his hair "How is your hair so soft and silky?! At morning!" Lucy question with astonish while moving her hand up and down on her brother's hair.
"Really?" Asia move her hand forward, to only grab the Makasha's cheek "Here" Nawin smile and guide the blonde's hand to his hair "Woah! You are right, Onee-chan!" Asia smile and runs her hand down the silky black hair. Akeno enters the living room, drying her hands with a towel and turns to be met with a highly amusing sight, which cause an erupt giggle to release from her.
Akeno quickly take this opportunity to bring her phone out and take a picture in secret before making herself known after placing the phone back into her back-jean pocket "The secret is that Nawin-kun wash his hair every day and never blow-dry it". Lucy and Asia turn to the raven haired girl with surprise before turning back to their brother "Really?" they ask and receive a confirm nod "Yes, the secret is to not blow-dry it after washing your hair".
"I got to do that!" Lucy exclaims and dash upstairs to shower "You showered, Asia?" Nawin ask, picking the girl up "Not yet, I just woke up with excitement and kind of forgot" she answers, bashfully and stick her tongue out cutely.
Before Nawin could response, Lucy dash back down, wrapped in towel and grab Asia before speeding back up to the bathroom. Nawin and Akeno blinks a couple of time before they let out a chuckle of amusement. "Clearly today is going to be full of entertainment and luckily… peacefulness" Nawin comment with a smile.
Akeno nod in agreement, then turn to face him, holding a curious though also amusement expression on her face "You are awfully affectionate today? Not that I'm complaining" she smiles and walks forward, closing the distance between the them by wrapping her arms around his neck.
Nawin smile widen and captures Akeno's kiss for a minute before pulling back to see her faint blush face "You and the girls are excited for this picnic… I should let myself lose a bit, so we can all enjoy it" he states. Akeno smile and lay her head on the Makasha's chest, but quickly she is pull back "Now, now" Nawin sniffs "Before you grab anymore of me, go take a shower" he states, making the raven-haired girl pouts, but suddenly grins deviously and hug tighter, to only feel her arms slam against each other.
"There's no hold I can't escape" Akeno turn around and see Nawin leaning on the wall, holding an amusing smirk "Now go take a shower, after all the sweat and food you've helped mom cooked… you stink" he comments, making the Himejima pouts, before heading upstairs.
"Glad to see you more expressive, it's been a while" Yao walks in the hallway, wiping her wet hands with a cloth. The younger Makasha smile "Yeah… well it's a family day out… I shouldn't be so blank and ruin the mood" he said, making the mother smile and place her right hand on his cheek "Not every day is dangerous, Nawin… you can't live thinking like that" Yao suddenly grins "Or you'll end up getting old faster, with all the stress and worry. I don't need my baby boy looking like that".
Nawin chuckle and pull his mother hands away before squeezing it gently "Being a devil now… we're going to be living for a very long time compare to humans" he comments "True, so we really wouldn't need to worry about that, though please keep that in mind" Yao takes her hand back and smile "Since me and Akeno woke up early to prepare lunch, we haven't showered, so I'm off to do that".
"Where's dad?" Nawin questions, not seeing the older man around "He is out getting beverages, he should be back soon. For the meantime, why don't you just relax or play games while all of us get ready" Yao suggest and heads upstairs.
Time Skip
"Are we ready?!" Asia jumps up and down beside the red wine colored Bentley "Calm down, Asia" Nawin smile and place the bags of beverage in the trunk "Don't want you falling down with that clumsy habit of yours".
"Never knew you would be hiding a car like this in the garage!" Akeno said, staring at the luxurious Bentley and take a look inside, to see the comfortable and royal like interior "Only drive this for family trips or long distance traveling, also the reason why I hide this is because, well… it's an expensive car and showing it off outside will just create unwanted attention" Jonathan speaks out from the driving seat.
"Smart that you have one car for family and another one for normal uses… wait I take that back… Ferrari F430 is not a normal use car" Lucy state, looking at the red car parked inside the garage, as the door of it closes to protect and hide the expensive car. "He always goes overboard with cars" Yao sighs and place the bags of food inside the trunk, before her son slam it shut.
"How far is this place?" Akeno question, lifting Asia up and place her in the center of the backseat before getting in herself. "It's outside of Kuoh, in a nearby small town called Yoshima" Jonathan informs and turn his head to the left, to see his wife getting in and shuts the door.
Lucy gets in the car from the right side and sits next Asia while Nawin gets in the left and sits beside Akeno "Let get this trip moving" he comments, closing the door.
The Bentley drives back and turn to the drive way "Indeed, let's g-" "GO!" Asia shouts in excitement making everyone chuckle. It didn't take long for the Bentley to finally leave Kuoh and set north to Yoshima.
Time Skip: Yoshima
"Are we there yet?" Asia ask in boredom "Almost, just a few more minute" Jonathan answers with a smile "Don't be so impatient, Asia!" Lucy grins and poke the younger girl's sides, causing her to scoot up. "Hey! I'm ticklish!" Asia reply, then sense another assault coming, so she brings her right hand to catch it.
"Wow! Your senses are getting better" Lucy comment with amaze "Mama has taught me well" "How exactly does this thing work?" "Simple really" Yao speaks up, deciding to explain. "Asia would release an invisible field create by her mana, it would surround her from each sides, this field would get wider the more mana she uses. When something comes into contact inside the dome or make sudden movement, Asia would get knowledge of it and know which direction it's coming from… to put it simple, the mana would send a small touch of vibration to her nerve in the direction the opponent will strike, so Asia will be able to feel where they are coming and counter it".
"It's usually used in a situation when visibility are low, like if you're hunting strays or monsters at night, but it proofs useful for Asia's current state" Jonathan informs, and turns the car right, to enter a large, populated park "Insoma Park" Akeno reads out the entrance sign.
"You can park there, honey, don't want to be near all those shop stand" Yao points at the free parking space. "Quite busy here" Lucy state, looking at all the parked car. "Onii-chan! Wake up!" Asia reach over Akeno and tap the sleeping black haired boy, who has been asleep the whole trip with earphone on.
Nawin snap his eyes open and looks out the window to see the car just park, "Wake up sleepy head" Jonathan call out, unfasten his seatbelt and gets out of the car, along with Yao. Lucy grabs Asia's hand and escort her out of the car safely "Come now, Nawin-kun" Akeno giggle at the still daze Makasha who looks like he's ready to pass out again.
Yao slam the window and shouts "Get up, young man!" immediately, Nawin shoots up and reappear beside his mother in black flash. "Yao! That's a two-hundred-thousand-dollar car you just hit!" Jonathan shouts in horror, but quickly he is silence when Yao redirect her glare at him "Said something?!" "N-no… nothing, honey".
"That's what I thought" Yao turns to her son who already walking to the park with Asia and Lucy "That boy… he's a handful". Akeno giggle after getting out of the car "A handful he may be, but he always has his handful when looking out for us" she replies, which catch the older woman by surprise, before she smiles and nod in agreement "Yeah…".
"Calm down you two" Nawin smile, looking at the two blonde running ahead, holding hands as they seek to find a perfect, free spot. The Makasha body tense, when he spots a soccer ball speeding toward Asia. The black-haired boy, immediately dash forward and swing his right foot to smash the ball away.
The strength behind the kick was more than Nawin intended to add, so the ball went flying away the park and disappear in the large forest from the distance. "Wow! Sweet, dude!" three teenage boys run toward him, but quickly stop their pace, when Nawin slowly turn to him and send a dark glare "Get… lost" he utters in venom tone that promise pain.
The boys immediately scatter away in fear "And Nawin Makasha wins the best brother award of the year!" Lucy laughs while Asia tilt her head in confusion "Why did Onii-chan scared away those three?". Yao and Akeno giggle when they saw what just transpired, before stopping beside the three "Oh you won't have to worry about that, Asia. Anyway, this seems like a nice spot, just under the tree" Yao comments and turn around to her husband, who's carrying the blanket "Lay it down here, honey" "Alright".
Jonathan skillfully throws the blanket and place it neatly on the short-cut, clean grass ground. Akeno and Yao sets down the bags containing food and beverage "There we go, now everyone can take a seat" the mother said and others comply, taking a sit in a form of a circle with the foods and drinks place in the center.
Nawin sited on the front, in his right has Akeno and left is Lucy. Asia takes the other end, in front of her brother and in each of her sides sits Yao and Jonathan. Yao, Akeno, and Lucy lays plastic plates, forks, spoons, knifes, cups, then foods while Nawin and Jonathan place the cokes, sprites, and water bottles down, beside the foods.
"Urgh, my muscle is aching from morning exercises" Nawin groans in annoyance at his arms and legs screaming in pain at every little movements he makes "Pushed yourself too far, Nawin-kun" Akeno state, placing a plate down in front of him with a swiss steak sandwich on it.
"What is your workout routine, big bro?" Lucy question, taking a big chomp down her tuna sandwich "Each day I work on different body parts, Monday will be my arms and shoulder, Tuesday legs and back, Wednesday abs and chest, etcetera… though, before working out and pumping iron, I would spend thirty minute on the cardio machine" "Explains how he got these glorious abs" Akeno licks her lips seductively, and throws the Makasha's shirt up to show his six-pack, making Lucy blush faintly while Yao whistle in impress and grin proudly at her boy.
Nawin send an annoy glance at the Himejima and pulls his shirt back down "Calm your pants, Akeno" he utters making the other giggle and send him a wink. Lucy coughs "My workout is a bit more focus on agility and cardio… lots of running and ropes" she said with a groan, "Serafall seems to be building you to be a very agile and long stamina fighter… it would suit your body structure" Jonathan comments, before taking a few potato chips to his mouth.
"Speaking of working out" Nawin throws a stern glance at Akeno "You got to start going to the gym Akeno, your stamina is still pathetic… it's clear that Azazel only focus his time to help you control your Nephilim powers and not built your body up" "I'm not even fat, how can my stamina be that low?" Akeno reply, feeling a bit offended.
"I'm not calling you fat… sure you have a body that most girl would kill for and there's no fat in your stomach, but you don't have muscles… tell me the truth, have you ever seriously workout?" Nawin questions and quickly gets silence which is all the answer he need "Thought so, after the tournament, I'm gonna take you to a gym I go and whip you into shape".
Akeno's uncertain expression turn into realization "Does that mean I get to spend more time with you?" she utters to herself, but Nawin hears it and chuckle amusingly "Yes… I'll be training you how to use all the equipment's and teach you other exercises that will train your core, stamina, and other areas" he replies, "Sounds like fun!" Akeno smile, not minding going through tough work if it means spending time with her beloved.
"I bought some stuff that we can play after eating… soccer, dodgeball, badminton" Jonathan announce and points at the sport bag next to him "Wow, you two really plan this in advance" Lucy smile "I wouldn't mind… just give us some time to rest or we'll just throw up this food" Nawin comments.
"I'm happy that we all get to spend time together, also it's like a welcome picnic to official announce that we have two new members of the family" Yao smile, staring at Akeno and Asia. The two girls smile at the older lady "Thank you, Mama! I would never want to think what my life would be life if I have never met Onii-chan" Asia said and send a wide smile of gratitude and happiness to Nawin, who returns the smile with his own's "Same goes with me, Asia… I never would want to think what would happened if I haven't met you. You made our family and the group day's brighter".
Akeno smile, her eyes shine in loving and appreciation "Thanks you for welcoming me with open arms, Yao and Jonathan, you two are so kind… I can see where, Nawin-kun get his golden heart from" "Ahaha, you're too kind Akeno, also how can't I welcome you with open arms? You are going to be my daughter-in-law soon!" Yao exclaims with a teasing grin.
A noticeable blush form on the Himejima's cheek, she glances at her lover to see him quietly finishing his sandwich and didn't looked troubled or shock at his mother's word which surprise her and also somehow reliefs her 'Is he fine with the idea? Is that why he isn't acting shock?'.
"Speaking of relationships, anything going on with you, Lucy?" Nawin questions his sister "Psh, No! I don't have time for that kind of thing, big bro, plus there's no one that had caught my interest yet" Lucy reply honestly, with faint blush form on her face.
Akeno giggle and send a teasing smirk towards the blonde "A lot of boys in school wouldn't give a second thought going out with you… maybe you should give one of them a shot" "I rather not… all of them only care for my looks, I'd rather have someone like Big bro, he loves you because of who you are, not because of your body. The boys in school are so simple minded and consumed with lust" Lucy reply.
Akeno smile and kiss Nawin's cheek "You won't be finding another person who's like Nawin-kun… he's one of a kind" she states lovingly, which the black-haired boy response with an amusing smile "Same goes with you, Akeno" he said, which cause the raven-haired girl's smile to widen.
"A family picnic I see! I'm a little hurt that you guys didn't invite me" a familiar voice shouts from the sky. Everyone looks up at the tree branches to see Azazel sitting on top. Yao crush the plastic wrap after finishing her sandwich, and turn to her surrogate father "I sent you a mail about this last week" "Did you? Mah, must have been lost with all the other letters and paperwork in my office".
Azazel falls down from the branch, and lands behind Nawin and Akeno "How are my two-favorite student doing?!" he grins, slinging his arms around the two, pulling them back to a hug. Nawin and Akeno glance at each other and nod. "Bah!" Azazel shouts in surprise, when the couple send their fists back to his face. They were caught off-guard, when the Azazel they punched burst into black feathers. "Nice welcome" the real Azazel comment with sarcasm, as he takes a sit next to Asia and Yao.
"You eaten?" Jonathan ask and throws a bag of sandwich to the fallen angel "Not yet, thanks" Azazel catch the bag and quickly devours the food. "Well" Nawin gets up and throws his custom-made jacket down, leaving only a plain grey shirt "I'm going to explore the park a bit before we start playing games" he announces, "I want to come too!" Asia shoots up to her feet, "I'll also go" Lucy joins.
Nawin with Asia holding his hand and Lucy standing at the other side, the three set forward down the park. Akeno stare at the three in the distance, wanting to go with them, but she had a few questions that need answers.
"Azazel" Akeno call out, making the man pause halfway through his sandwich, and turn to her "Yes, Akeno?" "I know you said that Makeno is now one with me, after I conquered her… but I'm still getting this… feeling that she's inside… trying to crawl out and escape". The whole air thickens and mood darkens when the three adults hear this, their carefree expression change to serious.
Akeno place the right hand on her chest and glares down at the blanket "I am trying hard not to be that person anymore… the person who killed with joy, who enjoyed and marveled from others suffering, and who puts her friends in danger. Nawin made me want to stop being that person… and I will do whatever it takes to keep it that way" she said, before looking up to Azazel.
"If she's still there… then it means you still want to be that person, Akeno" Azazel state, greatly shocking the Himejima "I-I-, No!" she shouts back with anger "I don't want that! I hate that side of me!". "Be honest with yourself, Akeno, did you start showing signs of that personality when in Shigemi?" Yao questions softly.
Akeno thinks back for a minute, and slowly, her eyes widen 'You know… it's been a while since I've taken my time to… hurt my opponent' she hears her own voice state, in such sickening tone, then she sees her own sadistic grin shown when battling the beast that hurt Nawin.
Releasing her hand from her chest, Akeno moves it on her right eye, and suddenly another image flash, showing her face, but now her sclera is black and the pupils glow in electric yellow, her lips hold a horrifying, sadistic grin. "Akeno" Jonathan speaks up, gaining the raven-haired girl's attention "Maybe the reason you still have that persona in you is because it's a part of you… it's not something you can just get rid of, the only thing you can do is control it. Azazel has taught you how to do that and it's up to you to deal with it… you can't get rid of your fallen angel side, you were born as one".
This time, Yao speaks out, to aid the girl's troubling mind "You can't just decide that the person you used to be wasn't you… that persona was you, Akeno, you can't make up excuses and blame that to Makeno. Makeno is that persona, manifested by the Nephilim power that had been hidden inside you, ever since you were born. You tried to block away that side of you and it manifested into its own being, so don't make the same mistake… accept who you are".
Akeno stare down at her hands and sees it covers in countless of strays and monsters blood, the lives she'd taken with no mercy. Suddenly a memory start to erupt her vision, the memory of when she first set sight to the man she's grown to love with all her heart.
Flashback
"Ouuhhh!" Rias release a long yawn, which earn a giggle from her best friend who's walking along side "Didn't sleep well, Buchou?" Akeno questions with amusing smile "Yeah, that contract really kept me out late".
The two girls walk through the hallways, on the second floor of Kuoh Academy. "Well, it's lunch time, so you can eat your lunch and build your strength back for the rest of the day" Akeno state simply, making Rias turn to her with a blank stare "You must have had a lovely sleep… no contract?" "Yes, peaceful night for me".
The girls reach the stairway and was about to descend to the first floor, when a loud commotion erupts from the entrance gate. Rias and Akeno turn to the window that shows the view of the courtyard and they see two figures entering the Academy ground.
Akeno calm expression slowly change into surprise, when her sight set on Nawin Makasha passing through the crowd of student with his sister. Akeno's for the first time in her life, felt her heart stop, then it suddenly start beating in a violent pace. She clenches her shirt, this feeling only usually happen when she tortures the enemy and loving it every second, but this was much more better and different.
A blush form on her cheeks, her breath shortens, her eyes falls to half-lid and shows variety of emotions running wild in the violet eyes, lust, intrigue, obsess, and even love. Rias shivers a bit, when seeing the Himejima's eyes 'I hope she won't do anything to harm, him' she notes and turn to face the Makasha sibling with her own intrigue 'Hmm, they might prove useful…'.
Present
Akeno snap back to reality and look back at her hand to see the blood has disappear "… I know I'm not perfect… I should stop trying to be someone I'm not. Nawin-kun fall in love with me even with all my flaws, he loves me for who I am and it's something I should never change" she said, and everyone smile at her answer "After accepting that, you are going to become even stronger" Azazel state, and pats the girl's shoulder in proudness.
A questionable glance is thrown to the fallen angel way from the raven-haired girl, which he catches "With those kind of thought constantly going through your mind, it created a mental barrier, stopping you from reaching to higher heights. Now you aren't afraid of taking a step forward" Azazel state on wisely.
Yao moves to the Himejima side and sling her hand around the girls shoulder to pull her into a hug "I'm glad my son has such a caring girlfriend, I have no doubt you will do good right by him" she said, placing her full trust on the Himejima to looking out for her son. Akeno smile and nod "I became stronger so I can stand at his side and help him, I won't ever let you feel regret from trusting me to look after Nawin-kun and loving him".
Elsewhere in the Park
Nawin let out a relaxing sigh while leaning on a tree, he stares forward to see Lucy and Asia playing on the large playground with the other kids. The kids seem to notice Asia's current condition and fortunately still welcomes her with open arms to play, but is also careful.
"Swing harder, Onee-chan!" Asia shouts, riding the swing "Alright!" Lucy use more strength and push the blonde's back, sending her higher up in the air, when swing forward. "Ok Asia! Jump, I'll catch you" a brown-haired boy, around the blonde's age said with a big smile. Lucy expression quickly replace with a worry "Are you sure you'll catch her?" she asks in unconvincing tone.
Asia lets go of the rope, just as the boy turn to the older sister, to reply. "Idiot! CATCH HER!" Lucy shouts, seeing her little sister about to impact the ground. The boy looks up and jumps, but completely misses, causing Asia slams face-first to the sand.
Immediately, Nawin rush to his sister aid, he quickly picks her up from the sand and dust away the sand from her clothes and face. "You ok?" he asks with worry, gently cupping her face and wipe the small tears away from her scratched face "Y-yeah, my leg hurt" she reply. Nawin looks done to see blood tripping down from her heavily bruise right knee 'Some sharp rocks must have cut her…' "Let's get you back, we can heal that up" he said softly and gently picks her up.
Lucy walks toward the boy and send him a hard-right swing to the face, knocking him to the ground, he starts weeping in tears "Be glad I don't give you a full ass whooping, you moron!" she snarls, causing the other kid to back off in hear. Lucy sends one last glare to the weeping boy, before turning around and follow her brother.
Picnic Site
"What happen?!" Yao gets up, when seeing her son carrying Asia on his arms, blood can be seen dripping down her left knee. "Stupid kid didn't catch her" Nawin gives a short reply and gently lay Asia down "I'll heal this up" he said and place his right hand above Asia's knee, golden aura surrounds the knee and slowly the wounds start to close, pushing away the remaining sand and pebble to the ground.
'Her body is frailer now… with her eyes being blind, she isn't going out more often to exercise her body and keep it in working shape. Even having a body of a devil, this wound still cause her some pain…' Nawin notes and brings his hand back "There, all better" he smile and give a kiss to the blonde's forehead.
Asia smile "Thank you, Onee-chan" "That jerk should have caught you, he did ask you to jump" Lucy utters, sitting next to the blonde and give her a comforting pat on the shoulder "It's not his fault, I must have announce it too early for h-" "Don't be so nice, Asia… the boy ask you to jump, so it's his responsibility to catch you and he failed" Akeno interject, kneeling down beside Nawin and give the girl a gentle pat on the head "Anyway, I'm glad you are alright" she said with a smile.
Azazel looks at his adopted goddaughter, holding a worry expression, "You've found nothing… have you?" Yao questions "About her blindness" "No… I think it's a curse, Asia used to be able to open her eyes, but now it's permanently close, isn't it?" "Yes, she can't open them anymore… a sickening curse, Sayomi placed on her" Yao state, clenching her hands in anger.
"Would angel's holy magic be able to heal her?" Jonathan question, catching the two's attention "Curses are weakened to Angel's magic… it's clear that this is a very powerful curse that is placed on her" "You are banished from heaven, Jonathan" Azazel inserts, which cause the blonde to wince ever so lightly.
"The only sure way to release this curse is for the caster to reverse it" Yao said slowly "Easier said than done… Sayomi will have no intention of reversing it" Azazel reply "You don't think I know that?". "All we can do know is to get Asia body back to shape" Jonathan advise "It's best you, Yao take her for a regular jog in the morning and help her workout in the afternoon, so her body should be able to build up more durable… it's unwise to have her become any more fragile" "I know, leave it to me. I'll take care of her".
"Come on" Nawin speaks up, gaining everyone's attention "Let's start playing some games, let's decide what we're going to play". Lucy gets to her feet and pulls Asia up with her "What you wanna play, Asia?" she asks softly, and everyone's eyes shift to the youngest blonde.
Asia thinks for a minute and slowly a smile form on her face "How about dodgeball? I've never played that before and it looked fun when I first saw a group of people playing it!".
Yao smile "You'll love it, though you do know this will require you to be quite agile and quick to reach to dodge the ball… you sure you want to play iy?" "Don't worry, I'll be more careful and use my senses to the max… please don't worry too much about me, I want everyone to enjoy this family time" she begs, and gets a nod out of everyone "Alright, just be careful, Asia" Akeno said, and receive a firm nod.
Jonathan grabs the dodgeball from the bag and throws it up the air a few times, "Before we start, we are uneven number" Nawin points out, counting a total of seven people current "You want to get Hana here?" Lucy ask "Yeah, after all the work she helped us in Shigemi, she deserve some fun time" Nawin reply, and take a few paces back from others.
Nawin glance at the hydra insignia and whispers out her name. A smoke cloud explode next to the Makasha, "Master" Hana utters, walking out from the cloud and stop in front of the black flash. Nawin send a smile to his familiar "Don't be so uptight, Hana, we're about to play dodgeball and we have one person short" he informs.
Hana tilt her head in confusion and turns around to look at everyone before turning back to her master "Dodgeball?" "I'll explain it to her, you go set up the field" Yao sling her hand around the hydra's shoulder. Hana tense a bit since she doesn't like anyone making contact to her unless she knows them well, but quickly calm down since this woman was her master's mother "Come on, Miss Hydra" Yao send a smile to the girl when she felt how tense she is and take her to the picnic blanket "I will also need your help with something else".
Time Skip
"Alright, everyone!" Yao shouts, walking toward the group, all of them stood in the freshy drawn dodgeball rectangle. Hana stop beside the mother, holding a basket "I want all of you to reach inside this basket and grab a piece of paper, each paper has two colors that will decide who are going to which group" Yao said.
One by one, everyone grab a small piece of paper from the basket with the lasts being Hana and Yao themselves. "Alright! Open them" Yao shouts and everyone did as tell "Read out your color". "Blue" "Red" "Red" "Blue" "Red" "Blue" "Blue" "Red" "… Red team consist of Nawin, Asia, Hana, and myself" Yao said "Azazel, Jonathan, Akeno, and Lucy, you guys are blue… there we go".
Yao smirk and throws the paper away "Since I'm the self-position judge, our team starts first!" she said, making the other team sweat drop, but goes along with it. "Remember to not use your powers, we're at the public eyes" Yao reminds, holding a dodgeball in her right hand, with Nawin standing beside her, while Hana and Asia are positioned on the other end.
Akeno, Azazel, Jonathan, and Lucy all stood inside the rectangle, keeping a dozen paces distance from each other. "This is different from the traditional dodgeball" Azazel comments, seeing his team are standing inside the rectangle, while Yao's team have two people standing on each of the ends "I prefer playing this way, plus it makes things more challenging" Yao reply "Since our team start with all the balls, you guys will have to catch it and throw it back to us to win, get us all before we get you, also just a reminder, don't leave the rectangle or you'll be eliminated immediately" Nawin state
Nawin glance at his mother, who send him a wink, "Mhm" he smirks and throws the ball up in the air. When the ball falls within the right height, Nawin slam his right hand at it, shooting the ball forward to Akeno in great speed.
Akeno jumps up, narrowly dodging the ball, but she is caught by surprise when another ball thrown by Yao speed toward her. "Got ya!" Azazel shouts, grabbing the Himejima's ankle and pulls her down. Akeno catch the ball and throws it to Yao, though Nawin speed to his mother and catch the ball, the immediately fires it to Azazel, in great speed.
Jonathan runs toward the fallen angel and extend his right hand to catch the ball, before he starts spinning and fire the ball to Asia. The young girl, sensing the ball entering her field range, bring her ball forward and lower it slightly. The speeding ball bounce from Asia's one and flies up. Hana jumps up and slam the ball down, smashing right to Jonathan's chest.
"Out!" Yao announce with a smirk, while her husband pouts "Good job, Hana… I'm getting rusty" he utters the last one in slight anger and depress, before leaving the drawn rectangle. Lucy grabs the ball that eliminated her father and turn to Hana's side "Want some of me?" the Hydra ask with a teasing smirk "Oh you bet!" Lucy dash toward the green haired woman.
Seeing the blonde speeding toward her, Hana glance at her teammate "Asia…" she whispers "Yes… I know what to do" "Good… now!" Hana throws the ball to Lucy, and Azazel runs in front of her to catch it, but he is caught by surprise when Asia suddenly throws her ball to him, hitting him in the leg.
Akeno grabs the two ball, "Wide open" Nawin state and throws the ball to his lover, but she senses it and lower her body to the ground, having the ball fly over her. "Wait… he planned this, Lucy!" Akeno shouts, looking up to see the ball speeding toward the blonde's back, but it was too late when the ball smash to her back, eliminating her.
"Whaaat?!" Lucy shouts out in surprise and turn around to glare at Akeno and Azazel "You guys were supposed to have my cover!" "He planned this well" Azazel speaks, glancing to Nawin, who smirk. "Well done Hana, and good job Asia… you followed your instinct and made the right choice" he praises, making the girls smile.
"You were using telepathic to speak to Hana, didn't you!" Lucy shouts, pointing to her brother who nod in response "Of course, not really cheatin-" Nawin is interrupt when a ball is slam to his face. Everyone eyes snap to Akeno who smirks in victories "And the brain's of the team red is out, remember to always keep your guard up, Nawin-kun" she tease and sends a loving wink.
Nawin blank face breaks into a chuckle and smiles "Good job, Akeno… well, I'll leave it to you guys" he said to his teammate, before heading to the picnic site with Azazel and Lucy. "Didn't expect yourself to be eliminated first, aye, big bro" Lucy tease and lightly jab the black-haired boy's side "It's all about having fun, Lucy" Nawin smile and wrap his arm around the blonde's shoulder and pull her close.
Yao grabs the ball and turn to Akeno, to see she has the rest "Let's see what you got, Akeno" she said with a challenging smirk which the other returns "Bring it". Yao slide her left foot forward and extend her right hand back "Hah!" she fires the ball forward in sounding speed.
Akeno eyes flash yellow and side step to dodge the ball, but she is catch by surprise when Hana, instead of catching it, slaps the ball back to her direction. 'I see' Akeno drops to a ground like a werewolf to let the ball go over her. She looks up to see Yao kicking the ball back to her, 'Now!' Akeno grabs one of the balls and push herself into the air and spins her body to Hana's directions "Haah!" she throws the ball, and not seeing it coming since her focus is on the incoming ball from Yao.
Hana is hit on the chest, before catching the other one "Ahh!" she lets out a shout in frustration and glare at the smirking raven haired girl "You're out, Hana". The Hydra click her tongue and stump her way back to the rest. "Now it's getting more even" Akeno comments out in confidents "Don't get cocky now" Yao warns and turn to Asia "Asia, baby, you mind throwing one of the balls to me?" "Okie!".
Akeno blinks, before her eyes narrows, wondering what the black-haired woman have plan 'Better keep on guard'. Asia throws the ball up, but Akeno interjects by jumping to the air and catch it 'Now what will she do' she notes, landing on the ground and looks up to only be hit in the face by the speeding ball "Gah!" she shouts, tumbling down to the ground.
"You are out" Yao announce with a smirk "The first ball was a distraction… Asia must have rolled the other one to you, right under my radar" "You figured it out". Akeno sigh at the lost, but smile at the fun game. "Well done, Mom, Asia" Nawin comment, as the three walk back and take a seat down on the blanket.
"Good game" Akeno smile and bring her hand up to the mother who smile back and accepts the handshake gesture "You did good, Akeno" "Thank you". "The leader of fallen angel got eliminated… that's just sad" Lucy tease her godfather "It's my day off… that's all" Azazel reply quite convincingly "Indeed it is" Yao smirk and lightly elbow her father.
As the others continue chatting, while Yao, Akeno, and Lucy start laying out lunch. Nawin notice Hana being silent the whole time and sees her other fidgeting, showing her discomfort, "I'll go fetch some desserts in those foods stand we saw when arriving" he announces, getting up "Sounds good, we actually forgotten to buy those" Yao informs, looking through the mini fridge.
"Mind accompanying me, Hana?" Nawin ask "N-no, I don't mind" Hana agrees quickly and gets up. Akeno glance at the two walking away, before returning to laying out plates for everyone.
Outside the Park
Just out from the Insoma park, there's dozens of lined up shopping stand selling a verity of stuff, from toys to food. Nawin and Hana walk through the crowd and luckily was able to spot a small stand that sells all sort of dessert. "I'd like to get three chocolate mousse cup, one medium bucket of strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream, please" Nawin request from a middle-aged man "That's a lot of order! Alright, wait a moment young man while I go fetch them".
When the man goes inside the store, Nawin turns to the Hydra "What's wrong, Hana?" he ask "I-I'm sorry, it's just I felt really out of place, back there" she apologizes, rubbing her right arm in embarrassment, her sight sets on the ground. "Hana" Nawin whispers in sadness, which made the Hydra snap her eyes to him, her heart clench when she felt the sorrow in his tone.
"You still have doubts on your mind… don't you? About being used as a tool" "I-I…" Hana tries to speak 'She's my familiar and I need her alive to solve this nightwalker case' those words from the Makasha runs through her mind. "Is it because of what I said in the swamp? During our encounter with the witch?" "…. Yes… you spoke to her like I'm some kind of… useful tool" Hana admits, lowering her head.
Doing something that surprise, the Hydra, Nawin pulls her into a comforting hug "Idiot" he lets out a gentle chuckle and stroke her smooth green hair "I didn't know you would this sensitive about the subject… I will never be able to imagine just now much cruelty you must have gone through with your previous Masters. Hana, I only said that because I didn't want the witch to know just how precious you were to me… it could have given her an advantage if she was hostile. Do you know what I said in my mind, when she asks me if I would have to kill you?" Nawin ask and feel the Hydra shake her head in his embrace.
Nawin chuckle and speak "I told her to go fuck herself", Hana couldn't help but let out a giggle and slowly, she return the embrace. "Please trust me more, Hana… I never will see you as a tool, sure, first I did, but you've slowly grown on me and you have become one of my closest friend and most trusted allies. I would trust you with my life" Nawin said, making tears drips from the Hydra's eyes, when she hears how honest his words are, every word came from his heart.
"I know I have a long and dangerous journey ahead of me, but I am glad to know that I will have someone like you with me, helping me through it and watching my back. Let me ask you once more… do you trust me, Hana?" "Yes" she answers, holding onto the Makasha tightly "Yes, I trust you, with all my heart I trust you, Master! You are the first person I could call my friend and my most important person in the world" she utters, burying her face into his shoulder.
Nawin smile and softly rubs the girl's back "I'm relive to hear" he whispers, pulling back and wipe the remaining tears away from Hana's face. "Here's the ice creams and mousses for you two love birds!" the man place two bags down the counter and laugh. Hana gets fluster a bit from the comment while Nawin just chuckle and lay out the money on the counter "Thank you, sir" he said, picking up the bags and turn to Hana "Let's go" "R-right!" she shakes away the blush and smile.
Insoma Park
"Wahh! I never knew a simple sticky rice and grill chicken would be so good!" Asia moans, taking another bite from the chicken leg that is skewered in a stick for easy hold. "That's a classic street Thai food, for ya" Lucy grins "Simple but bursting with flavor" "You are probably better at cooking then fighting" Azazel comment with chicken and rice full in his mouth, he yips when Yao bonk him in the head "I'm good with both, Old man! don't make me show you" she warns, causing shivers to rain down Azazel's spine "S-sorry, my sweet girl" he said lovingly, making the other sighs, but giggle at her father's silly antics.
"One of the reason that make her such a lovely woman" Jonathan give a kiss on his wife's cheek, making her blush a bit "Thank, honey… now, it's my time to eat!" Yao exclaims and start digging in her own plate. "Hey, dad" Lucy speaks up "Yes?" "Since, Azazel is our godfather… do we have a godmother?" she questions, which quickly gain the rest attention.
Jonathan scratch his head and take a glance at Yao who shake her head "Sorry, Lucy, but I can't tell you yet… you'll have to wait until she shows up" he answers, giving an apologetic smile to the pouting blonde "But I can tell you that she's a lovely woman! She looked after your brother a couple of times when he was just a baby and was there to see you born".
Azazel let out a silent chuckle, while the young girls interest peak at this person. "She sounds cool! I hope we get to meet her soon" Asia smile with excitement, making Jonathan chuckle and ruffles her hair "I'm positive you will in the future".
"So, Akeno" Yao turns to the Himejima who just finish her food "Yes?" "What is this going to the beach thing that Rias is planning? Doesn't she know that Nawin, Lucy, and Issei has the tournament coming?" Akeno giggles "That's exactly what, Nawin-kun said, but this beach visit isn't only for fun, it's also to give Nawin-kun and Issei a chance to heal up and get their strength back after Shigemi".
Azazel place his plate down and nod "I say that is a perfect opportunity for Nawin to take, I'm sure you sensed it as well… he's mana is currently really low, right now he will just collapse in exhaustion if I start training him. This trip to the beach for a couple of days will bring him back up to shape and also give me time to prepare for his training" "I guess you're right, well it's nice that Rias is doing this… go enjoy yourselves alright Asia, Lucy" Yao said to her daughters.
"I'm allowed to go?" Lucy question with confusion "I thought it was more like a club thing only" "No, you are invited. I'm positive Sona will also show up, and others I am planning on inviting" Nawin answers, stopping next to the blonde and place the bags down.
"Where's, Hana?" Akeno ask, noticing the green haired woman isn't beside him "She was still exhausted from the time in Shigemi, Hydra's require lots of sleep to fully recover their stamina back. I summoned her while she was still asleep, so she's back in familiar forest to rest" Nawin answers, unwrapping the bag and pull out a plastic cup of mousse, "Here, Asia" he smiles, passing it to the younger girl who breaks out in a squeal and thank her brother with a kiss in the cheek, before taking the cup "Thank you, Onii-chan! You're the best" "Don't forget your spoon" he chuckles and pass the plastic spoon to the blonde.
A smile form on Azazel's lip when he sees a strong bond that's been built between his godson and Asia 'She's becoming a strong pillar to this family… I promise myself that I will protect this family with my life, and I will do the same for her' he promises himself and glance to the side to see Yao smiling as she watches the two interaction.
"Azazel" Nawin calls out, snapping the man out of his thought and turn "Yes?" "You have clear schedule to train me for the next three weeks?" "Of course, the moment you are back from this trip from beach, we'll set off" "Sounds good". Nawin turns Akeno "You mind getting some plastic plates? We don't really have anything else to place these ice cream" "One moment".
The Himejima moves next to her lover and place the plates down, then helps him scoop up all the three-flavor ice cream to each plate. "You two look so sweet together" Yao comment with a wide grin while accepting a plate from Akeno, who blush lightly at the comment and smile "Thanks" she replies, leaning back and give a kiss to Nawin's cheek, as he hands over a plate to his father, who thanks him. "A kiss from you is always welcome" Nawin comment and sends a smile to the raven-haired girl.
After everyone gets their plate of ice cream, excluding Asia since she's currently munching down her second mousse. "Isn't your birthday coming up soon, Akeno?" Azazel ask "Oh! Is that so, when is it?" Lucy turns to the raven-haired girl with intrigue "July twenty-one" "Roughly a month away, well" Yao claps her hand and smile "We will sure make it's a good one, after all, it will be your first birthday celebrate with us".
Akeno smile in delight and nod "Thank you, but please, you don't need to go overboard for me. I've already got all the stuff I ever dreamed… here" she said, looking at everyone and finally stops at Nawin, who smile back at her "We're still going to get you something, it wouldn't be a full birthday if you don't have any presents" he states. "Going to turn eighteen! Amazing" Azazel said and turn to Nawin "She's going to be older than you! Might have to listen to her until you hit eighteen as well" he teases.
Nawin snort "She may be older, but clearly the more immature one" "Aww, that's mean" Akeno pouts playfully, though don't deny it. "Gonna have to wait until September twenty-seven, bro" Lucy state with a grin "When is your birthday, Onee-chan?" Asia ask "October seventeen… quite a far way off" Lucy reply, with slight depressive tone.
"Hey, Azazel" Jonathan calls out his longtime friend "Yeah?" "Have you chosen the fighters representing the fallen angels' faction in the tournament yet?" "Oh yeah! You are the leader, so who are they?" Lucy questions, wanting to know if they are strong.
Azazel takes spoonful of the chocolate ice cream and shrugs "I left that decision to my second in command, all I did was accept the invitation and the rest is up to him" he answers, causing everyone, but Nawin, Yao, and Jonathan to sweat drop. Azazel seeing the looks he was getting "Hey! The reason why I did that is because of him" he points the spoon to Nawin "I would have personally go through all my young fighters and see which is best, but I take my days off to train him to get ready… be grateful since I'm training him to beat my own fighters" he retorts.
Lucy, Akeno, and Asia flinch a bit when hearing the truth and recede their looks "Now, now, don't need to be harsh on them. And thanks for looking out for my son, old man" Yao said with gratitude, Azazel grunts "Sure, I just hope he does a good job and recruit a worthy fighter.
"Michael will definitely recruit his strongest and brightest young fighters, the tournament will be a perfect showcase to show his young warrior strength" Azazel comment "Huh, I don't like that guy" Nawin state out, making everyone turn to him with interest.
Especially Jonathan is intrigue by this new fact "Why is that, son?" Nawin shrugs "I don't know… just hate the vibe he gives, sure he seems like an extremely nice guy, but there's something I just don't like about him" "Not surprising, your interaction with him at the summit speaks for itself… though he shouldn't give you trouble, but you have definitely caught his attention" Azazel reply, unsure if that is good or bad thing.
The peaceful moment come to a pause when dozens of black cloaks individual surrounds the family. The whole park scenery change into a purple, liquid like materiel that start merging around the area and shape into a large dome, it slowly behinds solid to show a barrier being form. "Azazel…" Yao sighs and glance at the smiling fallen angel "I'll deal with it" he replies nonchalantly, getting up.
"Is this one of your friends?" Akeno question knowingly, already dealt with these kinds of sudden situation when they were out on training trip. "Sort off… I disguised myself to join their silly cult, so they can take me to their secret hideout where I stole a special possession from them" Azazel informs and stop in front, to face the leader of the group.
Azazel cough and raise his left hand up, his thumb close "Greetings brother… how you do?" he said in a jest tone, which amuses the group though the cult members roar in anger at the fallen angel disrespecting their greeting gesture. "How dare you, traitor!" "We will kill you for deceiving us!" "Return the stone of chaos!" each of the cult member howl in rage. "Well, sorry to tell you this" Azazel raise both his hands up, sheepishly "I already fused your stone of chaos with an invention of mine, though! Before you attack in anger, it was a success and here it is!".
In a speed that the cult member couldn't register, Azazel pulls out a golden machine pistol with purple swirls engravings. A red mana start building up in the barrel, Azazel pulls the trigger and fires off a lightning fast red beam, which ram right through the cult leader's chest, like bullet shoots through water.
The leader cough up blood and staggers back, before exploding into black feathers, signaling is death, leaving the other members in utter speechless. "Hey, it works… that chaos stone energy is no joke" Azazel smile, before it turns into a smirk as he faces the rest "You still want to continue this?".
In an act of fright, one of the cult members summons a light lance and points behind Asia's back, which prove to be a big mistake when Azazel expression darkens, his eyes sharpen in menace, losing all the jest and carefree. "I was going to give you the chance to give up this foolish attempt and leave, but you dare point your weapons at my family?" a familiar red mana form around the barrel.
"I-I'll kill her!" the member scream and launch the spear, "Ugh?!" when the spear was inches away from Asia's back, another hand shoot out and grab the lance, making the man turn to see Jonathan looking at him with blank gaze "Don't… even" he utters and crush the lance.
Azazel pull the trigger and proceeds to hold it, raining down beams to all the cult members, each of them explodes in black feathers as individual beams strike through their hearts and heads. When the last one explodes away, Azazel release the trigger, smoke pouring out from the barrel. "Annoying Cult" he utters slowly, placing the gun back in his trench coat's pocket, and sits down.
"That's what happens" Yao start nonchalantly, like the event that just transpired didn't happen "Steal something from them and they will chase after you like werewolves". "Thank you for protecting me, godfather" Asia smile "I was sweating a bit when I felt the lance inches away from me, oh and thanks to you too, papa".
Azazel lips twitch upwards and shake his head "Don't mention it, Asia" "I'll always protect my little girl" Jonathan grins and ruffles the blonde's lock. Yao watch her father with a soft smile form on her lips 'Seems like Asia is growing on him… I can see why; the girl's heart is so pure that it makes you want to protect her'.
A grin form on Azazel's face as he faces his godson "So what do you think about it, Nawin? Cool, right?" he asks expectantly "Meh" Nawin yawns and lie his head down on Akeno's lap, feeling sleepy from all the food and dessert he's ate. "Meh! I was going to actually give this to you! Show some gratitude! You brat!" Azazel scold, pulling the gun out and hand it to the black-haired boy.
Nawin opens his right eye and accepts the gun "Thanks, but I don't need it" he states and toss the gun to Lucy, who catches it and looks at him with surprise expression "T-this is meant for you, big bro!" "I already got myself a unique gun in Shigemi" Nawin reply and turn to Azazel "I'm really thankful for the gift, but I don't need it. It's alright for Lucy to have it?"
Azazel nod and turn to the blonde with a smile "Alright, it's now yours, Lucy… take good care of it" he said and immediately is hug by the grinning blonde "Thanks, godfather! It looks amazing". Azazel smile widen and slowly, he returns the hug "Glad you like it".
Yao and Jonathan glance at each other, before a smile form on their lips as they stare at two. Lucy pulls back and examines the premium looking pistol "Hehe" she snickers darkly, making everyone feel a little pity for the unfortunate souls that will face her in the future.
Nawin pulls a strand of Akeno's hair and twirl it around his finger, he breaths in to smell the lovely scent of wisteria, her favorite flower, and a fitting scent for her if he thinks about it. He enjoys the veracity of scent that each people have, it gives them their own uniqueness and also allow him to detect who they are, Lucy's scent is like a wild jasmine since she loves drinking jasmine tea every morning, Asia ironic enough, give a scent of chocolate cosmos that we have growing in a small garden in the back of our yard, his father scent varies, but usually it's a rose since he loves the flower and their bright red color, his mother gives a wonderful scent of orchid, her favorite flower, he grown to love ever since he was a young, being carried around by her, he grown use to that scent and will never forget it.
Rias's scent has become frequent to him, considering the way she interacts with him, it's easy to smell the scent of Akeno's special tea and mint on her. Issei's scent is quite easy to figure out, he wears a fairly good aftershave that has a rich but also unforgettable scent which if he is honest, kind of suit the hyperactive and perverted friend of his.
Akeno smile down lovingly at her boyfriend and gently strokes his soft hair. The peaceful moment was sadly ruin when a loud footstep, slam down in front of their picnic. "So you are the one who hurt my little brother?!" a seething rage voice said, making everyone look at the tall and rough looking teenage girl.
The girl has piercing grey eyes, black painted nails, and a wild styled haircut, the bright and clearly dyed blue hair is style back to the right while at the left's front and a little on side is fully shaved, giving her a real punk look. Her attire also justified her rebel look, it consist of a loose white tank top while a black bra hide her breast from showing, tight blue jeans that has some chain wrap on the right which dangles at every movement she makes.
Lucy notice the girl is clearly indicating to her, judging by the raging glare being sent to her way. "You can go handle it, Lucy" Nawin speaks "I rather not hit girls unless it's something serious" "Alright, you are looking comfortable right now, so it's a shame to have you get up" Lucy comment with a smirk, as she gets up. The adults just decide to watch and not say a word since by looking at the punk girl, its clear reasoning with her would be a waste of time.
The blonde step stop right in front of the punk girl, standing her ground and stare up at the taller girl "I punched your brother because he didn't catch my younger sister, he suggested her to jump off of the swing and have her plummet to the ground, heavily bruising her bleeding knee" Lucy retorts in a sharpening tone.
"I could care less about your sister, it's her own damn fault for not even landing a proper jump in the first place. You have no right to give my brother a bleeding nose!" the punk girl shouts back. Asia wanted to speak up, but a hand gently place on her knee stops her "Don't Asia, it's not worth it… not everyone can be reason with" Nawin utters softly, making her nod slowly and listen on.
Lucy sighs and bring her hands out "I see where this is going, well go ahead… take a shot" she said nonchalantly. The punk girl is slightly taken aback by the blonde's guts and forwardness, but quickly it turns into a smirk, and she sends a quick right jab. Lucy leans to the left and use her hand to push the blue haired girl's back, causing her to stumble forward to the other direction, while the blonde stop right behind her. "That all?" Lucy questions, having her back face to the other girl's back. The punk girl turn around and send a high kick, which is dodge when Lucy kneel down and send her own kick to the girl's leg, causing her to fall face first to the ground.
"Just to hurt your pride… you're getting push around by a fifteen year old" Lucy comment "What?!" the punk girl shoots up and looks at the blonde in shock "I may look a bit older and more develop for my age, but yeah… you suck so bad that a fifteen yeah old can beat you" she insult with a familiar cocky smirk, which catch Jonathan, Yao, and Nawin-kun attention, and they don't know if they like it or not.
"That's it, you arrogant brat!" the punk girl stump her way toward the blonde and swing her right which is dodge when Lucy side step, then send her right leg up, her sport shoe slams right to the girl's jaw. "Kah!" the girl cough in pain and is send up to the air before crashing to the ground, knock out.
Seeing the matter has been resolve, Yao gets up and announce "We should start packing up" "Now? Just as I was about to sleep… comfortably no less" Nawin groans, wanting some shut eye. Akeno giggle and leans down to give him a kiss "You can take a nap back home" she states "Fine" he replies, slowly getting up.
Nawin picks up the equally tired Asia and give her a comfortable piggyback ride. Everyone else start getting up and move away from the blanket, so Yao can wrap it up and place it in the basket, Akeno throws all the used plates and other plastic utensils in a bag.
"I'll throw the bag in a trashcan, Akeno" Jonathan said, "Thank you" she smiles and toss wrap bag to the older man. "Well" Azazel stretch his back and turn to his daughter "I'll be heading out" he announces, Yao nod "Alright, take care" she smiles, which the other returns "Right, I'll visit back soon".
Azazel turn to Nawin "I will pick you up the moment you return back to Kuoh from the beach, so be ready" he advises "Got it, see you later" "Bye, Azazel and thanks for the gift!" "Bye, bye, godfather!" Asia and Lucy bid farewell to the fallen angel "Take care, you two" Azazel smile and returns the waves, but before leaving, he turns to Akeno, who gives him a small smile and nod.
Azazel chuckle, knowing it will still take time for the raven-haired girl to truly forgive him 'Well… there is one person that is stopping her from fully forgiving me, and let that grudge end' he notes, but shake his head to get rid of that thought for now. "Take care all of you, this was fun" Azazel admits, as black feathers form from existence and swarm around him before it disburses, leaving nothing behind.
"Always showing off" Yao shake her head and sighs "No kidding, anyway we can leave now" Jonathan state, returning to his wife's side. "Urhhh, that kick was a pain to perform… those countless miles of running from Serafall-sensei is a pain" Lucy groans, and before she could take the first step forward, she is swipe from the ground by Akeno.
Lucy squeal when she is sited on top of the raven-haired girl's shoulder "That better?" Akeno ask, smiling at the blushing blonde, who didn't expect this kind of action from the Himejima. "I-I'm fine you know, I can walk myself" Lucy reassures "I applaud you for acting like a mature girl, Lucy… but don't forget, like you said, you are still fifteen, so enjoy being young… you don't need to act mature every time and be hard on yourself" Akeno reply caringly.
"U-um… ok, thanks" Lucy smile slowly and relax her body "No problem" Akeno said and looks at Nawin who send her a grateful smile, which she returns. Yao chuckle at this "Well, let's head back home everyone, tonight we can order pizza, I'm too exhausted to cook". Asia eyes snap open "Pizza!" she exclaims, causing everyone to chuckle "It has been a while, so I second that!" Lucy agrees with her sister.
Yao sighs, but chuckle at the happy girls "Good, it make things easy, let's go home".
Next Chapter: Preparation for Beach! Sealed Vampire?!