Chapter 44: Unstable Alliance

Wesker managed to bring Calvin back to school, but both the conduit and shades bearing devil were quiet through the trip and the school day, and the others noticed. Once the bell rang for lunch, Katrina pulled Calvin to the side,

"Calvin, what's the matter? You've been awfully quiet all day." Calvin gave her a sad look, and out of nowhere pulled her into a tight embrace. Katrina hesitantly returned it, but when Calvin spoke she finally understood,

"Kessler told me about your fight with Shao...and I'm sorry I wasn't there. I could have saved you...both of you..." Katrina stiffened, and slowly wrapped her arms around Calvins neck.

"I'm sorry," she said regretfully, "I was scared telling you would have devastated you."

"I understand. But I hope you understand this; once the Holy Swords and that Koka-nut whatever his name is are dealt with, I'm going to kill Kessler. Got it?" Katrina nodded,

"I already made a similar promise before," she said, and she pressed a gentle kiss to his lips as they continued to embrace in the hallway. They were then interrupted when Calvins' phone vibrated, and he saw it was Wesker.

Meet me at the Broken Challis, it read. Calvin turned to Katrina,

"I got to go. Wesker wants to meet up at the Broken Challis."

"Why?" Calvin gave his girlfriend a serious look,

"We're going to help those church girls destroy the Holy Swords, in hopes of bringing Kiba home." Katrina stared at Calvin, and frowned,

"You know Rias wouldn't approve."

"Maybe, but if anyone thought Kiba was a stray, he will die." Katrina nodded. "So I will need you to cover for us," said Calvin. Katrina folded her arms,

"You want me to lie to Rias?"

"No, just don't tell her about us meeting with the Xenovia and Irina. If she finds out then all of our asses will get beat, possibly worse than what Damon got at training camp." Katrina nodded,

"Then go. I'll do the best I can."

A few minutes later, Calvin was in town, quickly finding Wesker at the end of the alleyway leading to the Broken Challis, and the two began to walk to the still ragged bar,

"All good?" He asked.

"Yes," answered Wesker, "The Holy Girls are there, as are Damon and Issei." Calvin stopped Wesker, and turned him to face him,

"Issei is here? The Harem Heathen? Damon I could understand, but Issei??"

"I thought it would be beneficial to have at least one dragon helping us, and considering Adrian would tell Rias what we are up to, Issei was the only other option." They both entered the Broken Challis, and sure enough there was the two church girls and Issei, but Damon was nowhere to be seen. Instead, there was Koneko and Sagi from House Sitri!

"And what are they doing here?!" Asked Calvin, growing concerned for how many people were already present.

"To be honest, this is a surprise to me as much as you," said Wesker, being honest. Issei saw them and waved them over.

"Hey guys! I hope you don't mind, but I invited Sagi along, and Koneko followed us. She really wants to get Kiba back."

"Issei, the reason why I asked you alone to help us try and get Kiba back and destroy the swords was so we could keep this quiet from Rias. Instead you not only brought more members from our house, but the house of my significant other as well," said Wesker, doing his best to mask his anger.

"I thought the more bodies we got, the better our chances are," said Issei. Wesker nodded, knowing to an extent he was right.

"Okay fine," said Calvin, "but did you really have to invite Vagi of all people?" Sagi leaned back in his chair,

"Seriously?" They all heard a laugh coming from behind Calvin and Wesker, and Damon walked in through the door, carrying bags upon bags of chinese food.

"I called him the same thing when I first saw him today!" He laughed. Soon he had the food on the table, and it seemed like the only ones eating were the church girls, stuffing their faces like they had the previous night.

"Starving much?" Asked Damon, slightly disturbed. Soon all the food had been cleared, and the two church girls looked down at the empty containers in shock,

"...What just happened?" Asked Xenovia, her eyes shadowed by her hood. "Even if this will build our faith, the devils saving us must mean the end of days!" Wesker stiffled a laugh, and tapped the table in front of Xenovia.

"Miss Xenovia, are you not familiar with the parable of the Good Samaritan?" Xenovia looked into his eyes, "Just think of yourselves as the beaten traveller, and we are the Samaritans." Xenovia looked at Wesker, surprised,

"You've read bible verses?"

"I wasn't always a devil, truth be told. I used to be a fallen angel, specifically under Kokabiels' wing, and that was a hell all on its own until I managed to convince Azazel, the Governor General, to transfer me to Raynares group." The devils present gave Wesker a look of sympathy, while the church girls gave Wesker a look of uncertainty. The door opened to the Broken Challis, and in strode Kiba, looking quite grouchy like he had been as of late. Everyone stood up from the table and faced him. "Kiba! It's good to see you again," said Wesker. Kiba said nothing, and simply glared at the two church girls,

"I'm dissappointed that someone who could wield excalibur would actually approve of their destruction," he said bluntly.

"Speaking of dissapointing, didn't you recently abandon your place in the House of Gremory?" Asked Xenovia. The two began glaring daggers at each other, "Since you're a stray now, we could execute you if you's like." The blue haired girl began to draw her sword,

"You're welcome to try if you'd like," said Kiba, readying a red rune in his hand. Damon whirled towards Wesker,

"Sorry Wes, but I'm going to have to borrow these!" He then jammed his hands in Weskers coat, snatching his Desert Eagles, and dashed between Xenovia and Kiba, keeping a gun aimed at each of their heads, "Now lets be cool! Be cool! Both of you!" Both the girl and devil looked at him in disbelief, "Blue haired babe, please put the sword away," begged Damon, "We bought you lunch."

"You mean you put it on my tab," said Wesker, folding his arms disapprovingly.

"Not helping Wesker," said Damon bluntly, before returning his attention to Xenovia, "Please put the sword away," he pleaded. Xenovia glared, and did as Damon wanted, placing her sword back withing her robe. Damon lowered the gun from Xenovia, but kept one aimed at Kiba. "Now you, blonde haired bitch, quick being a prick!" Kiba gave an offended scoff, "Seriously, the whole bad boy schtick may work with some dudes in picking up girls, but it doesn't suit you, and it's pissing me off!" Damon now had both guns aimed at Kiba, "I don't care what happened to you in the past with the Holy Swords, your attitude isn't gonna get you vengeance any faster!" Damon kept the guns raised, while Kiba kept his rune up, until finally, Kiba lowered his hand, making the rune dissappear, and Damon lowered his guns, while Wesker snatched them away.

"Next time use your own weapons, not mine," Wesker hissed to Damon, who simply rolled his eyes.

"Your resentment of what the Holy Sword project did to you is understandable," Xenovia said to Kiba, who looked off to the side, refusing to make eye contact.

"The church didn't like what happened either," added Irina, who waas mostly focusing on Issei.

"And because of that, the person responsible was punished," continued Xenovia. "He was excommunicated."

"His name was Valper Galilei," said Irina, "Also known as the Archbishop of Annihilation."

"I know Valper," said Kiba, not hiding his hatred towards the name. "He was responsible."

"I told you one of his tools was a stray priest, didn't I?" Asked Xenovia.

"Sellzen..." Calvin figured out loud.

"No surprise," said Wesker, "Those who are banned from the church tend to unite together. And if Sellzen is Vulpers tool, then there is a strong possibility that he is responsible for what is happening now." Wesker turned his gaze to Kiba, the blonde haired knight hanging his head in defeat.

"After hearing that, I have no reason not to cooperate." Irina cheered, and both church girls began to walk away,

"We will return the favor for the food one day, Son of Wesker." The girls then walked out of sight, and most of the devils sighed in relief, except for Koneko, whose expression remained like stone as always, and Sagi, who was slightly shaking.

"Well, at least we got a bit of good news for once," said Calvin, but he was soon grabbed by the shoulders by a screaming Sagi,

"THIS IS NOT GOOD NEWS! THIS IS NOT GOOD NEWS AT ALL! NOT ONLY COULD WE HAVE BEEN KILLED BUT WE COULD HAVE STARTED ANOTHER WAR WITH THE CHURCH!!"

"WOULD YOU STOP BITCHING!" Shouted Damon, "Ever since you first walked into my hideout, all you did was bitch and whine and whine and bitch!"

"Do you not understand-!"

"Stop it!"

"Quit trying to-!"

"Shut your face!"

"But-!"

"Quiet!"

"Uh-!"

"Gah!" Damon threw his hands up, his patience wearing thin.

"Would you just-!"

"JUST SHUT IT!" The remaining devils simply brought their palms to their faces.

"This new alliance should be interesting," said Wesker.