Chapter 29. End of the Beginning
It just been two days after the meeting, two days precisely after Khaos Brigade assault at the meeting of the Three Factions
I found myself face to face with Zelretch, right now we were in our estate, in one of private room. The old vampire in front of me clad in his gentleman suit while drinking some of blood in his cup, his annoying smirk still there as he stare at me
"Tell me, Zelretch..." I began, my steel gray eyes roamed to his figure "How the heck that happen?"
Despite my voice is filled with seriousness that will make Ddraig taken back and stop joking, the old Vampire in front of me only show nonchalant look while sipping his drink as if he watching cheery day with warm tea and snack
"What happen?" He asked jovially
I don't know how the heck Rin Tohsaka, who is said to have very big temper able to deal with him, I really am. Because right now I very tempted to blow him with Caladbolg, secrecy be damned!
"You know well old man!" I snapped "You said when I release Gilgamesh power I only will be like that for thirty minutes, but I'm in that form for one hour!"
Despite influenced by Gilgamesh personality, I actually aware and conscious of what he did. Of what he commit. Of what he said. Of what he feel.
It was like watching memories, one that I experience when I'm in dream and see EMIYA life. And to said I horrified is understanding. It not like I regret what I did, I mean they was army of Khaos Brigade, none of them innocent and they intent to create chaos, so killing or at least incapacitated them shouldn't be much problem
But what make me horrified... Is He feel proud when did that... It not proud of saving, helping or someone. No, it was proud because people grovelling at His feet. Proud for what he did, for taking thousand lives in less than three minutes.
That... That what make me horrified
And what make me feel more unease... There small part of me that approve that massacre. Part of me approve what He did and even agree with Him.
It was necessary... Slaughter the enemy without any pity and show them your might to make them fear you, to install terror in their heart from your power.
But I don't like it... And I will never, ever like it nor I will use such crude method
"You unleash that power when your body in crisis, do you think there won't be side-effect?" Zelretch answered my question with another question, his eyebrow quirked "You think you can just unleash power from dying body and hope it work perfectly? Of course no." He scoffed "Sometime you really can be stupid, to not notice such simple thing." He chided me
My ey ebrow twitched in irritation. Okay, I really trap myself in that one. When he said it like that, I can't deny that it quite obvious
And now I knew it, I can't help but become more worry
It shouldn't be surprise. The last time things similar like this happen, HIM began to influence me. The Blank-class Card inside me responding, because I force my body to use EMIYA power, it fastened the process of my fusion with the Heroic Spirit, creating HIM inside me and he almost succeed take over my body
It was thanks to Mittelt I not become HIM
And now... There Gilgamesh problem...
I don't think I will ready facing him, even with EMIYA strength and Boosted Gear. He able to use EMIYA ability as well and not hesitate to use it is proof of that, he not arrogance like Gilgamesh. If it will be same case like... HYOUDOU, then I really going to be in deep problem
Static and buzzing sounds flashed in my mind and I instantly shudder and close my eyes tightly.
I remember... I remember... I remember EMIYA memory when he young and facing Enuma Elish... A Sword that... No... It is not something that can truly be called a sword, even it shape is nothing like blade.
It capable to tore apart the World itself, not planet or meteorite, but the World. It creates a rip in space that extends from not only the earth but also the sky and atmosphere. It is a crack that distorts space to pierce the very nature of the World itself.
A sword that even will able to kill Gods just with one of it swing, destroying anything on it path. It is The Sword That Cut the World Apart, even a mere twist from it cylindrical part able to destroy fabric of reality around it
It was the only thing that EMIYA eyes can't see, the only weapon he can't read. The moment he lay his eyes upon it, the thing he get is massive headache and pain in his eyes. It is the only "sword" that does not exist in the World
Just imagining facing such... Weapon already make me shudder. No... There no way I can be ready facing him, he not like Gilgamesh who very arrogant, he is something more. A part of myself perhaps like HYOUDOU, and that what make me fear him more
Just like I fear HYOUDOU...
"What with that face?" Zelretch question broke me from my stupor, his red eyes filled with mischief as usual "If you wondering this will be like when you facing your alternate self, then don't. Gilgamesh-card work in it own way, it secondary power after all no matter how powerful it is. Your primary power is Boosted Gear, and followed by EMIYA Magecraft." He explained
"Boosted Gear?" I asked while blinking
"You really stupid aren't you? Of course it Boosted Gear your primary power. No matter what, Class-card not born with you, it planted inside you, even if it now part of your soul but Boosted Gear still the one who has biggest influence. Why you think you get effected by Dragon Slayer attack despite your Human body? It because your soul is mixed with it."
Well... That does explain why every time I hold Dragon Slayer weapon I always feel to reject it, to not use it. Even when I touch it and not giving my body any harm, I always feel uncomfortable using it. Even just trying to project it I already make me feel paranoid
"Well, I guess you no longer have any question?" Zelretch asked to me with grin, revealing his sharp fang and twinkle in his red eyes
"No, I still have-"
"Oh, my look at time! I guess I already talk too much. I need to leave, my peer waiting for me somewhere!"
Before I able to halt him or try to speak, the old vampire instantly gone. There no power, energy or light, he simply gone as if he never there in first place. Seeing this my eyebrow twitched, lip curled down to frown
"That old troll! Why the hell he ask me do I have another question if he instantly gone the moment I want to ask!" I yelled aloud to the empty room. Then I notice some paper in table, I grab it and read what written inside it
To trolling you of course!
"[ ()1/6;_-+-':41#!"
I shred apart the letter to piece, using small Magecraft I burn it into crisp as well. That old bastard! I swear I will get him one day! And when I did, I will stomp his crotch hard enough while laughing straight for six hours!
[Wow... What a foul mouth you have.] Ddraig said dully in my mind but I can feel his amusement [And to think you kiss your Mom with such mouth.]
Shut up you overgrown Lizard!
Ddraig response only roar of laugh that did nothing but infuriate me further
[But still... I kinda like that guy.] Ddraig commented after calm his laugh [The way he ridicule Albion and his host is priceless! Gahahaha! Even I can feel Albion rage albeit it blocked! You can learn one or two things from him!]
Well... At least there something positive come out...
I don't know why, but for some reason I also dislike Vali. There something about him that make me feel... Uncomfortable. It not like it because he holder of Albion, no. It something more... Perhaps it because he kinda look like guy who doesn't care about other or things like that
Then again, perhaps it did because he host of Albion and I got influenced by Boosted Gear. I can't say which one is the right since I don't know how much Boosted Gear influence me. At first I think it was small seeing I did not show any similarity sign to other wielder, however after what Zelretch said... I no longer sure...
"Issei-san."
I glanced at the door when hear my name called, and immediately I found Asia standing there
"Asia, hey." I greeted warmly
The Rider smiled at me warmly, she carry a teapot with three cup and rise it a bit to me "I make you some tea." She said
"Ah, you didn't need to do that Asia." I replied
"Nonsense, I sure you will need it. You look quite... Grim when you about to meet Zelretch-san." Asia tilted her head and look to sofa in front of me "Where is he by the way? I make one for him as well, and it his favorite."
"You not need to give that Troll anything Asia." I deadpanned instantly, seriously this girl...
"Issei-san, that was not proper. Zelretch-san is good vampire, he often helping us so at least we can repay him by being polite."
"He helping us because it only amuse him."
"Exactly." Asia give me a look as she place the teas in table, hand on her hips "He's good man, he help because it make him happy." She stated with smile of approval
I facepalmed. I think you misinterpret what I mean Asia, granted I may phrase that wrong but... I shake my head and sighed, I don't want to talk about him, just thinking about him already ruin my mood a bit. Add the fact somehow I heard he laugh in back of my mind, it did nothing but annoy me further
"Whatever you say Asia, whatever you say." I said in defeated tone
Asia only giggle as she pour down some tea for us. As I watching her, I can't help but stare. Gone the petite girl that only as tall as my chest. After she unleash Class-card full power, she gain height, now she around my neck and I'm almost 6'0 feet, which mean something, she 5'6 feet if I guess.
Her blonde hair also change a bit, part of it tip become slight wavy and her face also look more... Mature... Albeit she still look cute, obviously she is a person who have what people call "baby face"
And... Her chest... Well, unlike her height, it just increase a bit. Hmmm... If previously she have 32B-cup I would say now turn to 34 or 36B... Not like I have any complaint though, but she kinda sulking when see her breast not increase much
Girls... I don't understand the way they thinking, I mean, she already good with that posture, I can't imagine she have boobs around Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima size... Ugh! Just thinking about it... I mean, hello! The body size doesn't fit!
Okay, enough about breast. It wasn't important so...
"So, how Apollo-san condition?" I asked, trying to start conversation. I don't have problem with the silent, but I curious how her meeting with the Angel
"He fine, he come to me this morning, he still have some injuries left but I already take care of that." Asia answered
"Your healing ability is superb as always." I chuckled
"It not that good." Asia said, her face fluster a bit much to my amusement
"You still have that adorable side of yours, thank God for that." I teased and her face turned full red
"Issei-san!" She whined and I laughed aloud. She give me glare but it not working since it too cute in my eyes. I really quite grateful she still have this side of her, when she unleash her Class-card I afraid she will change too much but thankfully she did not, if she did at least this side of her still exist
After the battle, the Three Leader sign treaty peace and they all returned to their own place. Just remembering it still make me feel bitter. So many death that day... Thousands from Khaos Brigade and us.
From five hundred only 186 Fallen Angel survive, the casualty is 314. While Angel is worse, only 168, apparently Apollo battle against Severus is not small, the Devil-Dragon literally spew out flames like no end and striking Angels army even his own
And Devils...
Only one person survive... Riddle Phenex, Ravel father. Among five hundred Devil that able to destroy thousands of Human army and wipe out the entire continent in a day, only one survive, even now he should be in hospital or death perhaps had Asia not heal him
[Knucker was weak Dragon.] Ddraig remarked sternly [Make no mistake, Albion and I in past can destroy him with nothing but a single breath.]
If you call that weak, then I don't want to know what you call strong. I mean, he annihilate hundreds High-class veteran Devil and dozen Ultimate-class Devil with nothing but one breath, one massive roar and he drown them all like they was nothing
[... I admit, he become stronger in these years.] Ddraig said with small pause [In past, he only considered as mere High-class Dragon, in term of raw power you can judge him as Satan-class. But that's it, only in term of power but he is stupid and has no technique, a mere beast, worm.] He stated, small sneer in his voice [Few days ago, I will consider him as Ultimate-class. If his breath able to drown Phenex Devil that able to transform into full Phoenix, then he will be that level at least, which quite impressive actually. Knucker was not that good, he maybe born with such level of power but like I said, he has no technique.]
In other word, he was a moron?
[Yes... You must know, our perception is different Boy. In food, in living being, in behavior, and in time as well. For your kin thousand years is ancient, but to us? It only decade perhaps.] Ddraig explained [Though I really feel very long in this damn cage.] He growl a bit in displeasure [The point is, he get help to grow stronger.]
Duh! Obviously, he work for Khaos Brigade after all!
[Correction, he work with Khaos Brigade.] Ddraig corrected me [Knucker was considered as Evil Dragon. They are what we call, Broken Dragon.] Ddraig paused and let out hum [I don't like to make things complicated, to put it simply they are Dragon that succumb purely to their animal instinct and has no mind. They only care about their goal and going to try reach for it even if the only things that they have is a head.]
... Wow... That sounds really bad...
[You think such beast work for Khaos Brigade? No, in his mind he work with them, not for them...] Ddraig commented [Though... There chance that...]
Huh? What was that? Chance of what?
[Nothing, just thinking about absurd thing. Anyway, your friend calling you.]
"Issei-san?"
I glanced at Asia who give me look, quickly I give her apologetic smile "Sorry, I talk with Ddraig a bit."
"Its okay, I know it just. You have strange expression in your face." Asia pointed make me blinked in confusion "You look quite sad."
I let out dry laugh at that. Count Asia to able see through me less than minutes "Yeah, you can said I'm kinda sad. I mean..." I paused and rub my temple "In last battle... So many death and..." I not even there... I can save them... But I...
"You know it not your fault.." Asia said softly "If you didn't interfere there chance things will get worse. Apollo-san also said if Knucker run rampage, there chance the only one who survive would be the Leaders."
... What she said is true actually... The assault two days ago is perfect. The one who strike Devils side mostly Fallen Angel and Magician that specialize in using Light spell and they also have many anti-demonic artifacts with them. The one who strike Angels is army that specialize in handling Holy and Light power, their Magician use various spells to negate the Holy and Light power Angels have. The one who strike Fallen Angel is army of Devils that fight in frontline during Great War, seeing Fallen Angel only have 'Light' with them their attack not perfectly blocked. Many of them also Sacred Gear user as well
And if Knucker run wild after kill Riddle... Worse scenario one or two Leaders from Biblical Faction will dead
And worse, if I imagine myself facing Knucker I don't think I will able to beat him easily like HE did. If what Ddraig said true then Knucker doesn't have chance to unleash his full power since HE kill him first effectively. And I don't think I will able to do that
"Don't blame yourself... Perhaps it true you did some mistake but the full blame never on you." Asia continued as she now sit on my side and give squeeze to my shoulder in comforting manner "It bad event, yes, but see what we have. At least the survivor is more bigger than people expect and it mean something."
For moment I stae at the girl-no. At the woman in front of me. Muted, speechless, and my eyes widen in small margin as I just meer her for the first time. Then, I let out small but warm chuckle
Then I embrace her in hug
"W-Wha?!" Asia stammered, voice sounded squeaky a bit "I-Issei-san!-"
"Thank you Asia." I replied, tone gentle and soft "It really make me better."
Asia close her mouth at that, slowly I feel pair of arm embrace me back, her head leaned to my shoulder and I can smell shampoo she use in her hair
"Your welcome, we are friend Issei-san. And I will do anything to help you." She pull back, hand still in my shoulder "Remember, you not alone Issei-san, you never are. If you tripped, I will be there for you, caught you to ensure you not fall." She spoke softly
"Yeah..." I agreed as I give small nod to her. She right... I shouldn't blame myself fully for what happen. True it partly also my fault but I should not dwell in it too much
As I stare at the smiling girl in front of me, I can't help but to marvel her face. Asia Argento is beautiful. No matter how you try to deny it but it not going to change that. She maybe not beautiful in inhumane manner, not like Rider who is Medusa, not like Caster who is Medea, and not beautiful like Hagoromo who is Kyuubi.
But she is still beautiful nonetheless. And among all of them, she is beautiful in more humane way...
"Issei-san?" Asia called, blinking her green eyes "Is there something on my face?"
It was at that moment I notice that I had been staring at her face for whole minute. And when she ask me that, my face flushed instantly and I quickly turn away
"N-No! There nothing!" I stammered
Asia merely blinked her eyes again, head tilted to side a bit and it take everything I have to not gushed like fanboy when she did that! God! She's so adorable! That is sin! I told you that is sin!
"If you say so, but your face is red. Are you sure you okay?"
"Yes!" I coughed a bit, regaining my composure "It just that..." I paused when notice she staring at me intently, even if she look serious but she still too damn cute!
"E-Eh?! C-Cute? M-Me?" Asia stuttered suddenly, face set into flame as she stare at me with shocked eyes
Eh?! D-Did I just speak the last one aloud?
Judging by Asia expression I did, and my face back to red once again and I turn away from her so she not see my face! Gugh! It so embarrassing!
The Nun-Knight also fidgeting in her seat, it seems despite she had become one of the best swordwoman I know her heart still maiden like when we first meet
"S-Sorry for saying that boldly." I speak, decide to break the awkward silent
"N-No! I-It fine. I just... I didn't expect it and..."
Asia give me reassuring smile but for some reason it strained, albeit I can see there glow in there somehow. I about to reply but the door opened, cutting me from speaking
"Yo! Issei! Asia! We-" Mittelt cut herself when she staring at us. Her eyes lingering on my blushing face and Asia, shifting between us few times before small smirk on her face "Ara? Did I interrupt something? Did you two just about to Make Out?"
""NO/MITTELT-CHAN!""
Asia and I squeaked to the Fallen Angel indignantly, but it appear our protest did nothing but amuse her as her eyebrow waggling in suggestive manner and her smirk widened
"Don't be shy. Though I kinda surprise you this bold Asia. It seems the one that unleashed not just your Class-card but your inner desire as well."
"M-My i-inner desire?" Asia yelped in high pitched voice, her face back to full red like moment ago
"Fu, fu, fu. Like people said, it always the shy one. Who knew in such maiden heart, lie a beast that ready to ravage anything."
This time I can see steam practically come out from Asia face as she stutter and stammer like there no tomorrow. Hearing that I can't help but remember the memory when HYOUDOU said about Asia is the wildest in the best and mental image he send to me. Needless to say, I also began to blush
Damn you HYOUDOU! Even now you still bothering me!
"Mittelt, that's enough." I said with sigh, trying my best to suppress the blush from my face "Asia going to pass out if you keep doing this." I joked a bit to change the atmosphere
And it working as Asia blush gone and she send me small cute glare while Mittelt give me pout, though I can't she hint of mischievouness in there "Ruin my fun would you?" She huffed
"What you want to said before?" I ignored the question and decide to go to the point
"Well. I just want to say that I already pack our stuff. We can go anytime we want, even this night if you wish."
"No, we go tomorrow."
I really want to go as fast as I could. Right now, I sure Azazel, Sirzechs and Michael have many question about my ability when I struck down Khaos Brigade army. I don't want to talk about it to them, not when I'm not sure they is my allies or not.
So the simplest way is run before they can ask question, avoid the confrontation is the best way to do that. Add the fact they also going to pry for more information. Allowing Asia meet with Apollo is already risky enough, thanks to whatever Deity that the Angel seems only want to talk personally with Asia than prying for information
And yes, it will be more better if I leave tonight in fact. The faster the better since I no longer have any business in here now. No one have any right to meet with me, and I also already don't own them anything, as matter of fact it was they who own me a favor. Loath to admit it, but Gilgamesh Personality few days ago did good job
But I won't leave tonight... No... I have something to take care of tonight.
If someone ask what Kazuya Hyoudou wish in his life, he will said he already have it what he wish
During his teen life, he can be called delinquent, even if you said it to him openly he will admit it. Albeit he will be quite embarrassed while did so, but he won't deny it at all. Because that was the truth, he indeed quite wild while in past
Where you think his dream to be Harem King come from in first place? Of course it come from joke he did with his friends. He maybe not top big delinquent like Yakuza, but he still one in past.
But like all dreams... Soon or later he should wake up... He should awake and back to reality
And he did. He abandon that dream, even it was possible seeing in that time Polygamist still not frowned when he live. But he abandon it, because such dream is foolish. While true the ecstasy and pleasure surrounded by beautiful woman is overwhelming, but to Kazuya that dream become bleak when he meet Kasumi
His wife who can be very commanding at one time but also very soft and tender. His wife who always greet him when he come home from working with smile. His wife that he love so much and the person he wish to spend time in eternity with
There nothing much special when they begin their relationship. It just simple meeting in some restaurant, Kasumi working in there during her youth and that place is where he and his gang usually spending time.
He attracted to her, and she find him to be attractive as well. So they began their relationship. Really, it just that simple and nothing dramatic
But to Kazuya, that time is truly precious and he won't trade it for anything. It is one of the best memories he have in his whole life, and he will always cherish them till the day he dead
Who need Harem? When you have one woman that love you so much like her? Who need Harem when he have son that always spend time together with them and make them proud everyday?
No... Kazuya doesn't need Harem. He pretty much content with what he have now. Loving wife and son who care to him and have good grade in school. He love what he have so much now, moreover he love to make his family happy
So that's why right now he held back sob that threatening out from his throat
He see his wife, hugging her son dearly as if the boy going to death and taken away from her to place she can't go to
Ironically, that what actually happen now
Magic...
Kazuya and Kasumi not blind to their son odd behavior in last few months. Issei maybe often spend time outside, wondering in city and working to help Misaki Akamatsu -bless that woman soul- taking care her surrogate daughter. But lately, his behavior is more strange than usual, and seeing his son always odd, it mean this time the oddity is on another level
While true he spend days with them not that much, but he always give time to them when they asked and wish to go on family outing together. And he still did, he still spend days and time together, never he miss it. But when he there, when he stand and laughing with them, there nagging feeling gnawing inside Kazuya and Kasumi that told them their Son actually not there at same time
It as if his mind is somewhere else while his body with them. And sometime Issei will look at them with eyes that reflecting joy, hope, happiness. Yet, sometime it show also deep sadness and fear
Kazuya had seen those eyes before in his father eyes. During his youth, the World pretty much still brutal. The World just recover itself after go through War, Japan himself is one of Nations that got defeated in that War. Nuclear attack from America that destroy Hiroshima and Nagasaki truly bring his country to knee, add the fact at that time country that they colonize such as Indonesian also began to rebel
And to see that eyes in his son... In his dear son who always smiling and helping people...
It haunt him and truly make his heart gripped by fear
What happen to him? What he see actually to make him having such eyes?
Magic...
Kazuya himself is not someone who firmly believe such thing not exist at all. He may not believe it existence but if there proof then he will accept it, he not that stubborn, sometime things happen without able to be explained
And that's why he so shocked when one night his son come to them, calling Kasumi and him and said that there something he must said, something he must speak to them and he show them Magic.
And from there, he learn that actually how small their World is... How small the World he knew and what lies beneath the World he and his wife knew
Monster... Devils... Angels... Fallen Angel... Werewolf... Zombie... Vampire. And everything they only seen in movie and read in history, even existence of Gods themselves is pretty much real
And they still lurking around them, in fact right now they live in area that belonging to Devils
And if that not shocking enough, then his son declare he wil leave, no. It more right to said he MUST leave, he MUST gone from this city. Because Monsters and existence that make their World look so small is after him, and he can't risk them to be in danger
It was safe to said the moment he said that Kasumi slap him, hard enough to make him fall from his sofa. And Kazuya not even bother to stop his wife, in fact, when Issei stand he, himself punch the boy in nose
Though it was his hand the one that hurt and his son look like just brushed by paper rather than adult man fist
'It only another proof that right now we can't do anything.' He thought sadly
After he explaining to them exactly what happen. What he always doing lately and why he behave oddly to them, Issei pretty much teleport them! Teleporting them to somewhere away, and then show what he capable of by creating bow out of nothing then make sword and launch it then said BLOW UP THE ENTIRE FOREST!
He really feel he should get some drink that time... He really did. He blame his wife a bit though, Issei clearly get his bluntness from her. Not he going to said it aloud, he still want to have good dinner rather than simple rice and soy sauce!
But even then, they still won't accept it. Kasumi still persistent for Issei to stay, and he also wish the same things. No matter what, Issei should stay with them and they insist to
Because what kind of parent who willing to send their son away to journey that filled with monsters?
And as a head family, as a father, as a husband. He must let Issei go... It not just for their safety, but it also for the boy himself. As someone who had experience in wild life, there some part where when there gang brawl, a hostage situation can happen
Thankfully, Kazuya never be the one have his family member to be taken as hostage, no, that bad fate fall to his friend. But it enough to make Kazuya realize that while they young and reckless but sometime things can get out of their hands
Add the fact if a monster that capable to destroy whole city attacking them, Issei will throw himself to protect this place and endangering himself when fighting the monster afterward due weakened
It was logical decision to send Issei away, not just for them but for the boy as well
But it doesn't mean Kazuya like it... Ohh, no, he despise it, he loath it, he hate it. He really, really and absolutely loath what happen to them now
But once again, the decision not in his hand...
Issei himself had told his whole family that there no way his life will be normal... The moment he born with that thing called 'Sacred Gear', there no way his life will be normal. Worse case he dead and their memory about Issei got erased
In face of such choice... Of such things... Kazuya Hyoudou can't do anything but pray to Gods that exist out there that this all only a dreams... Only a nightmare...
But he knew better it not... This is reality... And he just enter it now. The real World, not the one he knew...
"Y-You promise to contact us okay?" Kasumi sobbed, her eyes filled with tears as she stare at her Son "Always contact us and be safe."
"I promise Mom." Issei rasped out, his voice also sound dry, his eyes puffy and red. Even he also crying when seeing his mother broken like this "I-I will contact you. I will come back once every two week or at least inform you if I can't so stop crying okay?"
"How can I stop crying, when I knew you will..." Kasumi cut herself from speaking further as she throw herself to her son, engulfing in hug and begin sobbing once more
"Mom..." Issei groaned seeing this, but it clear there no annoyance in his voice, only sadness "Mom I will be fine, I only go to another school. So stop crying okay?"
Move to another school... Thatw as what cover story they make together. It not like it necessary, but Issei don't want Shizune to knew that he will go to another school, one that outside from their current city
She already lost her surrogate Mother week ago, there no need to tell her she possibly can loss brother as well
Shizune Akamatsu, or Shizune Akamatsu Hyoudou now. They already adopt the girl legally, true their family sans Issei not that close to Misaki but at least they was friend, and Kasumi really respect the woman seeing she willing to adopt girl that live in street and treat the abandoned girl like her own daughter
Beside, Kasumi always wish to have daughter. But apparently Kasume is infertile. They found out about it when they having hard time to have child, even if they already have sex for many times! Then they go check to doctor and the result?
Kasumi is infertile... The chance of they can have child is low... Very low, in fact if they have the chance that the child will have some disability. He still remember how sad and broken her wife that time, to being told she can't have child is nightmare for her
And then Issei born...
It was miracle... Even the doctor who check it said that, he even call his friends as well and check the son condition. It was healthy and had no disability! A perfect and healthy son! The doctor who declare they can't have son truly speechless before said "This is miracle, truly this is. God seems favor your family Hyoudou-san."
God favor him...
Hearing that Kazuya can't help but chuckle dryly. Perhaps it not him who favored, but it is his son. Seeing God gifted him with this so called 'Sacred Gear'... Perhaps there reason why Issei born in first place. This also one of the factor why Kazuya let him go actually
So that's why, he welcome Shizune who Issei treat like little sister to family openly. They had spend times with the girl before and they found her pretty energetic, a innocent and cheerful girl and Kasumi also instantly took liking to her
Said the girl now also sobbing, hugging on Issei side and staring at him with big and teary eyes "Onii-chan.. Do you *sniff* do you really have to leave?" She asked weakly
"Ssshh, Shizune-chan, don't cry please." Issei begged, seeing her like this make his saddened further "Onii-chan will visit once per two week. And everytime he come back, Onii-chan will bring some gift."
"I don't want gift! I want Onii-chan!" Shizune wailed as she pounding the man with her tiny fist "I don't want to be left alone! I want Onii-chan and Onii-chan only! Don't leave me! Onii-chan don't leave me! You promise me! You-" She broke into another mess as she crying to the man
Kazuya can see his son appear to be really troubled. He didn't offer any words further as he shoot the girl who wailing in his chest sad look.
"Shizune-chan. Look at me." Issei said softly but the girl ignore him, closing his eyes, Issei let out sigh before reopen it and Kazuya can see there hint of steel in there "SHIZUNE!" He barked
Taking surprise by sudden yell, Shizune looked up to Issei, there sign of fear in her face and it hurt his son when he notice it, but his son face keep stern
Then slowly his feature softened, he fell to one knee and look to the girl fondly "I will come back... True we can only meet once in two week but that fine right? We still can meet, I even going to call you if I have time."
"B-But..."
"Shizune, I promise I won't leave you." Issei cut her firmly, he grab both her shoulders and his gray eyes meet with her brown's "I already promise you, and I never break my promise until now right? So trust me, we will meet again." He said
Shizune sniffed, tears still leaked down her eyes freshly but slowly, she give shaky nod "I-If Onii-chan truly promise then... Fine." She sniffed "B-But! As a sign of promise! You have to kiss me!" She declared loudly "In the mouth!" She added
Despite the sad atmosphere around him, Kazuya can't hold the snicker that escape his mouth while his wife seems choked on her own spit. Oh yeah, live around with Shizune will be very lively in future, he can see it already
Issei also appear to be shocked as well as his face instant scrunched to 'WTF' expression, his jaw open and he look to the girl with disbelief
"K-Kiss in mouth?" Issei croaked out "S-Shizune! I can't kiss you in the mouth!"
"Why not?!"
"Because... Uhhh, you like little sister to me and it wrong!"
"Isn't it because I'm your little sister you supposed to kiss me? Aika-oneechan said kiss in lip is special!"
He instantly can hear groan come from his wife when the name of that girl mentioned. Ahh, Aika Kiryuu. That was familiar name for Kazuya and Kasumi. The girl is actually strange one, it not everyday you see girl boldly said that his son have above average genital size in front of Kasumi.
Save to say, Aika Kiryuu clearly not make best impression to his wife
Issei also appear to be annoyed as his eyebrow twitched before he mumbling few curse under his breath and take few deep breath
"How about I give you three kiss? It not going to be in mouth of course but it fine right?"
Shizune pouted a bit, her face turned to thoughtful for moment as she contemplating the deal and appear to be agree as she give nod "Three kiss!"
Issei only shook his head in mixture of annoyance and amusement at that. Then he lean his face forward and give kiss to both Shizune cheeks before plant the last one on forehead "There, happy now?"
"Yeah." Shizune grinned to him like Christmas come early
His son only shook his head again before he stand, then he turned to him and smiled bitterly "Dad... I'm going."
Kazuya truthfully didn't know what to say when Issei said that. His mind screaming, yelling at him to tell the boy to stay, to be with them and don't leave, telling him that everything will be fine, just like how his wife yelling at him in first place
But as a father... And as a man... He knew better that it won't change Issei mind... Not even slightly
So he can only give smile to him. Unlike Issei, his smile is warm, gentle, caring and loving. The smile he worn when he spending time with his son once when he still nothing but a child who viewing him as Hero
"Take care son. And when yo come home, make sure you not late, can't have your Mom killing you now aren't we?" He said to him
"Dear!" His wife indignantly protest
"Yeah, and you take care as well old man. Mom if he try to spend time with more pervert, you handle him." Issei replied with snort
"Not need to worry Honey." Kasumi give her son warm smile before turning to him and-OH GOD! That warm and angelic smile now somehow turned to murderous and lunatic! It take all his experience with his wife that Kazuya not squeaked and ran back to home now "Your Father will behave, right Dear?"
"Y-Yeah! S-Sure Darling!"
It wasn't question, it was demand. And if he said no, ohh, Kazuya sure he will sleep in couch tonight!
Issei let chuckle out from his mouth, his eyes filled with mirth as he look to them all "Then, I will go now. See you all in next two week."
"Be careful dear, and remember don't force yourself." Kasumi said softly
"Don't forget my souvenir Onii-chan!" Shizune added
Issei give one more warm smile to them that slowly turn to grin "I will. Then, bye everyone. I see you all in next two weeks."
Issei give last wave to them before he walk away, carrying small luggage with him. Kazuya and his wife watched their son go with sadness despite they wore smile in their faces
"I'm going to miss him... Even it only two weeks." Kasumu muttered
"So do I dear. So do I..." Kazuya whispered sadly
She knew he will leaving today...
For one year and more she had observe him, keeping an eye in his life. How he doing his routine, how he handle his problem, how he helping people, how he always smiling and being polite. In that one year, she had watching him and trying her best to know him
So when last months he just become super warrior, needless to say it blow his mind a bit. She had keep an eye on him for year, but never once he show any sign of aware the existence of supernatural being! True he strong, stronger than average Human but that's it, there no sign of him being special at all
So where the hell he got that much strength in short time?!
She tempted to ask Issei, she really did, but he won't tell her. She sure of that so there no need to doing things that not possible
But despite his strength increased, his personality and appearance also changed, but he still the same person. Change a bit, but the way he talking and behavior not completely change at all.
That's why she knew he will leave today, without saying words or good bye to her and his friends in school. He never good in saying good bye after all in first place
She sense him coming, and he must also sense her presence as well. She have so many questions she wish to ask, so many things she want to said. But she doesn't have time for that, and neither him
She can tell he walk first, leaving his companion behind for moment, telling them to wait probably. She doesn't have problem with that, she, herself come alone and wish this to be private after all
It wasn't long before he come. He appear through one of alley, walking pass through her who leaning in wall, then he turn to her and allow small that damn arrogant and cocky smirk adorn his face
"I admit I'm quite surprised." He said, voice filled with mirth "I never thought I will see you before leaving. And here I already left letter for you through my parent."
"You underestimate me Issei." She replied, hand raised and shifting left side of her glasses "I had watching you for one year, even if you change but at least I still can read you, though it only small."
"Heh, you speak like creepy stalker you know that?"
Eyebrow twitching one, she held back the feeling of irritation inside her. Even now he still able to annoy her!
"I more prefer you said keeping an eye on potential Peerage member."
"Uh-huh, yeah. Stalking also have same mean like that you know?"
Geh! This man! She really tempted to call her magic and blast that smirk from his face! She really did! But sadly she doesn't have time for that, and it appear he also notice it as well as his joking expression changed to slight stern
"How bad?"
"Well... I don't get much seeing I'm not higher, even the information also bind in tight security. I did able to get few from my sister." She paused and give her stern look "There chaos in Underworld. Mainly because this Alliance between Angels, Fallen Angels and Devils. Let be honest, even I shocked it work, and it not just me, all Heir and Heiress around my age-no. All Devils, the entire Underworld is shocked by this
"It should be obvious why it happen. We've been fighting each other for how long? More than two thousand years. And yet, suddenly peace come out of nowhere. That pretty much shocking, few Devils even try to rebel after hearing this but they caught instantly
"And while that is the main factor, but there matter of this Khaos Brigade organization have many members of Devils suddenly and few Elder Devils who support Old Satan faction also appear to be bolder now. Some who lay back due to lose in war appear to accept this alliance pretty hard.
"And also, Sirzechs-sama truly mad when he found out the building he order to made was hijacked like that. I heard he destroy the one who responsible to build it."
There not need to explain further. Destroy is pretty much what the Lucifer did to the one who got caught. He not destroy just by killing the culprit, no, quick death would be too kind in his eyes. She doesn't want to know what happen to the culprit, but if she meet the person directly, she will give pat on it back as sign of pity
Before blasting him/her with giant of water magic and send him/her to Lucifer
Issei seems get what he said as he grimace a bit and he also appear to be uncomfortable. She inwardly narrowed her eyes, so he at least knew what he did in meeting few days ago?
When her sister told her this, she don't believe it. Not at all. The thought of Issei Hyoudou slaughtering thousands of Fallen Angels, Devils and Human while laughing is so preposterous in her mind. If there one thing she knew and very sure, Issei Hyoudou value life more than anyone she ever meet
But seeing obvious sign like this... It kind of make her sad...
"Hey... It not your fault, if what I heard from my sister true then. It some kind of otheer personality of yours right?"
"You can say so..." Issei sighed as he close his eyes and bring hand to his temple
"How?" She asked, voice filled with concern for once
He give her bitter smile in here, the gray eyes that always look strong for moment seems fragile, and it make her saddened seeing he like this "All power always have price. I can't tell you much, but do you think I get this power without any cost?"
"... ... Same things can be considered to Xenovia Quarta and Asia Argento?"
"... ... Yes ..."
She frowned, then she push herself to stand and give slight jab to his chest with her index finger "You really idiot for someone that smart aren't you?"
"This come from you?" He asked back with quirking eyebrow
"And what you mean by that? As far I recall, I always did things carefully!"
"Closet incident?"
"Geh! You! H-How dare you! I-I told you to never mention about it anymore!" She shouted indignantly, face set into flame when she recall just how close they were that time
"Really? I never recall you told me that." He said, face turned to mock surprise
Technically, he did true, she never said that to him. But surely he should know that right?!
"You are helpless.." She grumbled under her breath as she turned away, refusing to meet his amused eyes
There comfortable silence between them. And she admit, she enjoy her company despite he often mocking her, Issei pretty much the only man that decent enough to hold conversation with her. At least man in her age of course
"Where you intent to go?" She asked, breaking the silent
"I don't know. My dream is not something that make me stay at one place. For now, I will go to Kyoto seeing I'm in Japan currently."
"Shinto Faction huh?" She narrowed her eyes "Well, I guess that was start but be careful, I don't think they will be friendly to you. Shinto Faction have some bitter feeling toward us."
"I think almost all faction is seeing Bible Faction have the largest worshipper." Issei pointed back
"True, true, but doesn't change the fact the Gods there will be quite bitter."
"Relax, I will be careful. You should know me, you pretty much stalk me for a year." He said flippantly
"Because I know you I become worry." She shot back, ignoring his remark about stalking "You are reckless, despite you have sharp mind and able to think calmly in heat, but it doesn't change the fact You. Still. Reckless." She give jab to chest again, emphasizing the last three words a bit and strengthen her jab in that part
"What are you? My mother?" He asked mockingly
"Your School Student President."
"No, I pretty much already out from Kuoh now."
"Technically, I still not read your letter nor I approve it, so it not counted, yet."
"Humph!" He sniffed his nose in petulant manner, arms crossed "Anyway, it already this late and I have train to-"
"Don't shamelessly change the subject when you losing in conversation!" She yelled in angry comical manner. Truly this man! Does he have any shame?!
Issei let out snort, she can see mirth dancing in his eyes as he looking at her. Then, she softened her face and sighed. What should she do with him?
"Hey... I really have to go now... I have train to catch." He said in unease tone
"Please, you can just teleport to there, I sure you can be faster than train speed if you want to." She replied while rolling her eyes before she smirked "You truly not good in saying goodbye huh?"
"Why you think I left you letter?" He chuckled, accepting the accusation
"Then, there not need for good bye. You going to be back right?"
"I promise my parent I will visit at least once per two weeks. If there nothing important, I will go back to here." He grunted
Two weeks... That... Bring some relief to her as well... Two weeks... It not that long actually, and here she afraid she won't see him anymore for long time
"Visit me and Rias in that time as well okay?"
"If I have time, sure." He shrugged "Hey! I pretty much going to miss my family! So sorry if I can't spend time with you seeing I have limited time."
"I'm your friend right?" She hissed "Can't you at least make some time for a friend?" She probably going to regret it in future saying that, she pretty much abandon her Pride in here for moment after all
Issei appear to be surprised at her, his face clearly show he taken back by her declaration. Then, it as if a thought crossed to his mind, his face softened and small smile appear in his face
She did not blush. Nope, she DID not! Obviously she DID NOT!
"I guess you right... I will visit you and Rias as well then." He said softly
Now he make her feeling quite bad! Ugh! Why he can't be like jerk every time?! Why he have to be so... Gentle like this?! Gagh!
"I-If you truly busy then I guess it can't be helped." She forced herself to speak, cursed a bit at her stutter in first part "I knew you care to your family and-"
"I will visit you and Rias. Don't change my mind." He repeated in more firm tone and he smirked "Expect my presence at your house in next two weeks okay?"
She stared at him... She pretty much doesn't know how to response that so... "Very well.." She smirked back to him, hand shifting her glasses "But inform me when you arrive okay? We don't want some accident happen right?"
"Accident?"
"Well.. I could mistake you as pervert and send Cerberus to hound you. I mean, I did have few stalkers and have to handle them."
"... ... You have Cerberus?"
"Yes."
"Cerberus... The one that with three heads and spewing flame from their mouths?"
"I'm High-class Devils and Sister of Maou. Do you think I don't have Dog of Hell as my Pet?"
"But isn't it supposed to belong to Greek Faction?"
"Oh please, Greek Faction infamous for many monster, but Cerberus actually come from us. From Devils."
"Ah... ... Well, you learn something new everyday." He murmured with understanding nod and she allow herself to chuckle a bit "Hmm, I guess... There nothing else to say huh?"
"Yeah.. I guess there nothing else..."
No... There something she wish to say... There something she wish to tell him. She have one more things to said but...
"Then I will leave now... By the way, I have letter for Sirzechs-san as well, can you give it to him later?"
"Letter for Maou?" She quirked her eyebrow "You truly doesn't know any attitude aren't you? Giving Maou a letter like that."
"I'm sure if I give it to your sister she will jump around in happiness rather than scowling and think it as sign of disrespect." He dully shot back
He does have a point. She can imagine already how she will react if she got letter from Issei.
"Well, I will leave, take care of yourself then?" He said, waving his hand and turned away
!? That! That too soon! Hey! Hey! What kind of good bye was that?! Suddenly waving hand and walk away like that! It not work that way!
She have to tell him! She have to! Gugh! This is really embarrassing and confusing at same time! B-But she have to! Just to make sure for her own good and-
"W-Wait!"
When he turned to her again, the only thing that crossed to her mind is 'Ah crap'
"Huh? What's wrong? Something else you want to say?"
Oh boy... This is bad... Veeeeeery bad! Now she get his attention, she somehow can't speak! Her words seems frozen in her throat! Gugh!
"Hey? You okay? You seems quite... Shaking."
... ... Words can't come out, then, it leave only with act!
Without any words, she take steps toward him. He still oblivious about what she going to do and only looking at her confusedly
She stand in front of him, hands taking off her glasses, putting it in her shirt before she held them up and grasp his neck with her forearm, and her heel raised to support her height so she can reach him
"H-Huh? Hey Sona, what are you-"
She plant her lip to his
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The moment she did that, she can tell he instantly freeze like throne of ice just encasing him. It clear he very shocked at what she did, even, she, herself also surprised she can be this... Forward
But she doesn't care...
She close her eyes, lip pushed further to him and it seems broke him from his stupor as his lip moved, he probably try to say something but she doesn't give a chance as she pushed her lip again, feeling the tender and soft muscle in his lip
All of them lasted only for twenty seconds before she retract back her lip, lowering her body and stare at him with small and cute blush in her face
And he stare back at her
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"That's..." She touch her lip with her finger, as if trying to memorize what she just did "That's... Surprisingly feel good." She murmured with small shyness in her voice, face adorned with small pink hue
"W-Wha?!" Issei yelped at her, jaw open wide and eyes seems almost pop out "What was that?! Sona! I-"
She cut him from speaking by letting out laugh. Tender, soft, delicate, beautiful and melodic laugh. Ignoring him, she get closer and rest her head to his chest
"I don't know... Don't ask..." She muttered softly "Perhaps it love or perhaps it just a crush... I don't know about it myself Issei, that's why I kiss you." She admitted as she rise her face, his steel iron eyes meet her violet's "And after I did that... I knew, I hold some affection to you. At what level I don't know and..." She bit her lower lip, face lowered and she bury it to his chest "Don't leave..." She rasped out "Stay here... The Devils will protect your family, there Alliance as well... You can tie yourself to Bible Faction only! That already good right? You can save live, many lives. You can become Hero."
The thought of him go away is hurt for some reason... While what she said before is true, she don't know either it simple crush or love, but she knew she doesn't want him to leave. She cherish the times they spend while laughing together. She cherish the times they spend while bantering. She cherish the times they spend when they only accompanying each other with nothing but comfortable silence.
She cherish the days she spend with him together...
Truly enjoy them so much and she will save this memories for the future... And when she look back to them, she will smile and said she really glad to have those memories...
"You know I can't do that..." His voice is gentle, soft, tender and filled with kindness. The tone he use when he cheer people around him and helping them
But why it did nothing but hurt her?
"Sona... I... I admit, I do find you attractive. But my feeling... I don't know, you pretty much my friends. And true the thought of becoming someone intimate to you crossed to my minds few times but..." He close his eyes, and Sona feel her heart clenched further at the words that give nothing but loveless expression "I... I can't stay in here... You knew well why... You heard it right? You were there when I kill Kokabiel."
"He already dead.." She croaked out
"He give me his legacy." Issei firmly said "He trusted me Sona, and I can't let him down. He was... Good friend despite I only knew him for few days... But it not just because of him, true he also one of the reasons and the factor, but the main reason is me. I want this... Sona, it in my blood and my body the moment I get this power."
She only can look at him with silent. She feel her heart breaking hearing that. She even abandon her Pride, throw it away to said that. To confess herself like this so he think to stay. Perhaps there part of her Greed as well that wishing for him to stay... And seeing all of them did nothing...
She feel angry... She did... She truly did... She very tempted to pour all her Wrath and focus it in spell then attack him instantly. Breaking him in process while doing that
But she can't do anything...
The current her can't do anything...
She attack him? Issei will destroy her. That much obvious... And it going to destroy the bridge of her relationship with him
"He also said Heroes always going to meet tragic end..." She whispered, voice so weak and it was her last attempt to persuade him. And she hope it work, she truly did..
"And none of them regret it right? None of them regret what they doing, in fact, it make them proud." Issei said back to her in same soft tone. He leaned his face, his forehead rested to her and their eyes only one or two inches away from connected "You are my friend Sona... The only Devils that I will trust with my back... And I found you to be beautiful, I truly did. But as my friend and person who had watching me from afar for year, you surely know I won't pull back my act."
She knew of course... She knew in first place he will leaving. Deep part of her mind knew he won't listen to her... But a girl can hope right?
Even if it only for moment...
"Heh... You pretty much idiot huh?" She whispered back, eyes gaze at him with obvious affection "But because you idiot I attracted to you.." She murmured, her hand caressing his cheek and-
A finger touch her lip, making her blinked before slowly it push her face a bit
"Ah, ah, ah. Just one kiss Sona." He chuckled "If you kiss me again, I don't think my brain can handle it."
She quirked her eyebrow, smirk crossed to her face "Why?" She asked "Can't handle kiss from beautiful girl?"
"I can't handle you so out of character like this." Issei deadpanned
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"You really ruin the moment, you know that?" She deadpanned back
"I got it from Kokabiel. Blame him if you wish to." He snickered as he lean back his face, separated they once more "The Sona I knew is Ice Queen, so cold and strict. She even make teacher afraid to her, a teacher." He shoot her amused look "Where you find teacher that escape from student? Isn't it supposed to be the other way?"
"I'm not that strict. I only make sure the rule in school is applying! There reason why it made in first place!" She hissed
"See what I mean?"
"Guh! You truly insufferable, brutish and crude man! That not how you talk to Lady, Mr. Hero!"
"And a Lady not supposed to talk like that to Mr. Hero."
"If the Mr. Hero is someone like you then yes!"
"Well, if the Lady is like you then the Hero have right to be an asshole."
"Language!"
"You not my mother!"
Sparks emitted from their eyes, clashing together in space as she glared at him who glare back at her. For moment it appear they about to break into brawl, but Issei spoke before that happen
"I going to miss you." He said softly
She blinked, clearly taken back by sudden gentle words. Normally, she going to yell at him for saying such thing out of blue but now?
She only smile back to him
"Me too Issei... I going to miss you." She replied in same soft tone
"Yeah... Can you take care of my parent for me while I'm gone?" He asked
"Leave it to me." She nodded, putting back her glasses and give her look of determination "They will be safe, you just make sure you going back in next two weeks okay?"
"I will." He grunted and his smile turned to small grin "ll the other that I said "See you later" ok?"
"Will do now... You better leave, I don't want Xenovia come and swinging Excalibur to me because she think I seduce you." She said with small sigh
"Technically, you did seduce me." Issei pointed make her glared at him
"Shut up! Go away now!" She hissed threateningly make Issei laughed
"Hahaha! Yeah, yeah. See you in next two weeks Kaichou!" He yelled as he walk away
"And make sure you have your body remain full Hyoudou, I will throw Akeno to your group if you don't!"
Sona watched the man she held with affection walk away while laughing. Her hand grasped to her chest as she see his figure slowly getting smaller and smaller. She grip her cloth in chest part tightly as lone tear fell from her eyes
"Don't die idiot." She whispered
I leave my family... I leave my friends... I leave my peaceful life to start this journey
One might say I'm idiot for leaving... What Sona said actually true, I pretty much can be Hero if I stay there and tie myself to Bible Faction, I mean, after what I did, I sure many going to see me as one and compliment me, albeit few will show disdain but majority surely will approve of my existence
But I throw them away... All of them...
Why? Why I did this?
I'm not lying when I told Sona I want this and it in my blood and body
Perhaps it because EMIYA influence... One that I can agree with... I'm not a person who waiting... I'm not one who sitting on desk, happily chat to my friends while I aware there so many Humans and Creatures out there that suffer injustice
I want to help them... And I knew I can't do that if I tie myself to Alliance. They will not approve what I going to do, in one case I may going to save one of their oldest enemy in future and that would be pretty bad
My enemy possibly is the World itself... I'm not stupid enough to believe that all Gods and Leaders believe in equality and wanting peace. They will oppose me, they will try to kill me, they will try to stop me. They will bring down their mightiest soldier and champion to match me, the best among the bests and one that perhaps going to surpass legend that recorded in history
But I don't care...
And neither I afraid...
Because I will fight... I will fight... I will fight and fight... For the sake of dream I hold and ideal I have... To create World to be better place and to show Mankind that we still strong, we not slave to you and we not afraid to you. And for the sake of peace... Peace... A World where Mankind aware of Supernatural existence and live together in harmony...
A foolish dream? Yes...
But a dream that not foolish is not a dream...
Beside, I'm not alone... I have Mittelt, Asia, Xenovia and Ddraig at my side, and there would be others that going to join us as well when I invite them...
This is the End... Yes...
This is the End of the Beginning...
And this is the Start of My Adventure
End of Arc 4 : End of the Beginning
HEEEELLOOOOOOOO EVVVEEERRYYYONEEEE!
Hahahahaha! It really, really been a while isn't it?! A month and two weeks perhaps! Sorry all of you must wait that long! X.X
I kind of have many ideas in my mind about other stories! And I feel I can't just try to brush them away! That's why I start to writing few stories despite RoH also one of my most favorites story!
I also want to say, all of you who have thought about this story abandoned, I want THAT thought erased NOW! There no way in hell I going to throw away RoH! No way! The journey is still long! And I have so much idea in my mind about how this story went! Even now I already has decide who the antagonist in Shinto Faction Arc and who Issei will fight in there
All I lack now is few scenes that necessary to show character growth and how they going to interact with each other. The battle and enemy pretty much already formed in my head!
Ehem, ehem. Okay, since I already said what I thinking, let move to this chapter
This chapter mean for Issei to leaving the city and what happen to him after fight he got off from Gilgamesh-mode. One thing you must know, this story is focused to Issei. There reactions of Devils, Angels, Fallen Angels and other, yes. But the protagonist is Issei, so it focused to him
I will give few interlude in here or there about how few important people viewing this aftermath but it will be later, like I said, the protagonist is Issei and his companion so I focused to him
I hope you all love this chapter and how I displaying Issei and other interaction. Kazuya and Kasumi pretty much not accepting Issei choice and not support him, yes, what kind of normal parent who agree to send their son to journey to fight against monsters?! Though they did let him go, but they not agree with it
Sona feeling, you all who love SonaxIssei must be love this chapter. As you can see, Sona is proud Devil, yes you all see it in here but she pretty much also beginner in this aspect. You can say she doesn't have any crush or such things before and this is the first time she got it, so pardon me if I display her quite bad, but even the most prideful being can become shy when they meet with someone who is their... Crush or loved one
Well... Other than that, there nothing else in this chapter. Next one will be small interlude and a peek at how Kyoto condition and how they will response to Bible Faction sudden alliance
Hahahaha! This is it for now, I hope you love this chapter! Please give Favorite, Follow, and Review
Ja Ne! XD
FUN FACT : I actually dreaming about it when I wrote the part where Shizune demand to be kissed, and when I write it I can't help but remeber about it! Needless to say, I actually flabbergasted that I write it! Hahaha
Data Sheet!
Name : Asia Argento
Master : Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg & Great Red *The latter unofficial*
Alignment : Lawful Good
Class : Rider
Race : Human
Strength : D
Endurance : C-
Agility : D-
Mana : C
Luck : C-
Sacred Gear / Weapon / Ability
Twilight Healing (C+) [Support]
Sacred Gear that bestowed from God upon Humanity, Twilight Healing while not entering to Longinus rank but it counted as one of Sacred Gear that contain some Bug due to death of God, giving it ability to heal Humans, Devils, Angels and Fallen Angels alike being, it even could heal other monster such as Youkai, Dragon, Vampire, and else.
The healing ability of this Sacred Gear was depend on the wielder just like all people who possess Sacred Gear. In Asia case, she already master it basic form to the extend in melee range due to years of experience and she able to heal almost all injuries
However she still not master it to extend she could regenerate limbs or thing like that, she also can't heal sickness but at least she could reduce the effect of it and make it more ease to be healed. But if she keep training and try to learn it just matter of time perhaps for her to heal such wounds.
Her healing capabilities also are more effect with someone who she has treated before as familiarity with the patient makes it easier for her to heal them.
Touching a person won't be needed, Asia herself capable to heal from long range by throwing the healing energy. Albeit it not as effective as when she touch it, but the healing energy able to close wound that opened and intermediate level injury such as deep stab wound in body or limb that almost separated. This healing energy only heal what Asia want to heal so she not need to worry the healing ability will supporting enemy
Her Balance Breaker, Touch of Gaia, is advanced version of her healing. In this state, healing amputated limb or missing organt won't be hard, even if the patient itself originally born cripple or have genetic and mentality disorder, Asia power enough to heal them like they normal person. It power that not just to heal, but to create a things that function to heal through raw Mana that exist in the World. When using this Asia able to expand her healing ability further, creating area that heal everyone she wish to, though it not as effective as when she touch them directly but it still pretty useful
Ascalon : The Blessed Sword By Which Force is Slain (B) *raise to A against Draconic entity* [Anti-Unit, Anti Army]
Sword of Saint George, an invincible weapon that delivers it holder from those who would intent to harm. Its invincibility comes not from capacity to defeat foes, but capacity to defend from all harm. However, by reversing its protective power, it can becomes a sword that pierces through any kind of armor. Despite it originally only Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm but in the World of D×D where Mana is everywhere, Asia able to launch a blast of holy light much like Caliburn and extinguish army with B rank power
Interfectum Dracones: Dragon Slayer (C) *raise to A when face Draconian origin* [Anti-Unit]
A gestalt Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm generated through the interaction of the Servant's nature as a slayer of dragons and the capabilities of Ascalon, dealing massive damage to beings of draconian origin. The blade form deployed in melee combat can be used as a medium to release lance-like projectiles of light, piercing targets at long range.
Bayard : The Phantom War Horse (C) [Support]
Bayard is the steed of Saint George. It is a magical, white horse granted to George by a witch who fell in love with him, despite her initial intentions to bewitch and tempt him as detailed in the chronicles of the "Seven Champions of Christendom." The rider of Bayard is said to be impervious to harm, and for a single time, the horse is capable of completely nullifying a lethal attack
Skills :
Magic Resistance (B-)
Saint George was a Man who life era of origin when Magecraft still retained its ancient strength, countless wielders of the arcane arts attempted to bring him low with their spells, but he managed to emerge unscathed. Asia inherit such power, however no matter what she not Saint George thus the power she gain degraded, but even if her Magic Resistance not as strong as original, it still potent enough. Blocking Ultimate-class Spell won't be hard for someone like her, to call Asia "Magus Killer" won't be exaggeration despite DxD verse spell can be considered close to ancient
Riding (C)
Though Saint George classed as a Rider, and noted in his heroic legend to defeated a dragon on horseback, the Servant is not exceptionally skilled in mounted maneuverability. He receives a class bonus in this ability as a Servant, but in life, his apparent expertise in riding would be rightfully attributed to the skill of his trusted steed, Bayard. Same thing occur to Asia, she able to ride all current modern vehicle without any problem and even some magical creatures such as normal Pegasus, Unicorn, and Cerberus
Battle Continuation (C)
Saint George is beloved by the World, the unyielding force of life within him permits the continuation of combat even in the event of fatal injury. He is further driven by a conscientiousness of the faith and expectations of those he desires to protect. A divine protection from the Earth rooted in the veneration of Georgius as a Patron of Harvest. However Asia did not receive such level of resistance, to able ignoring pain and keep fighting is something that gained through experience and hardcore training, Asia did not possess enough experience nor pain resistant, yet. Currently she only able to ignore hole in her stomach or limbs and keep going but when her vital organ destroyed, she will fell
Guardian Knight (B)
Saint George known as a protector of numerous nations and expansive regions in life, his kind and gentle nature also add bonus to it. In here, Asia receive large amount of this power due to the same personality she share with Saint George. When fighting to protect individual, Asia strength will rise one level and her Battle Continuation turn to B-
Soul of a Martyr (B+)
Among all traits, this one is Asia and Saint George share together the most. While the latter died in in order to save people and becoming Martyr, burdening sin of others to his shoulder, the first one burdening sins of other that accuse her as Witch and Heretic due to her power. Both of them tortured at hands of those who would see they denounce their faith, but they never did that and instead their faith increased further. This ability nullifying all mental interference through firmness of faith.
Instinct (D)
As a warrior that travel around the World to spread about Bible, Saint George has train himself and hone his sense to become sharp than any mundane men. However it only effective for the sake of defense, Saint George employs this ability for the sake of immediately judging whether the opponen is an "enemy that must be fought" or not. Asia herself in first place is not warrior or fighter so she can't use this ability much in fight, however in judging person Asia can use it effectively. As someone who wish to understand other, Asia can see what people often doesn't see in person
Name : Xenovia Quarta
Master : Issei Hyoudou *She swear loyalty to him remember?*, Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg & Great Red *The latter unofficial*
Alignment : Neutral Good
Class : Berserker
Race : Human
[Parameter under Mad Enhancement]
Strength : D+ [C+]
Endurance : D+ [C+]
Agility : D [C]
Mana : D-
Luck : C
Sacred Gear / Weapon / Ability
Arondight : The Unfading Light of the Lake (A) *raise to A+ when facing Draconian being* [Anti-Unit, Anti-Army]
A Holy Sword wielded by Lancelot and sister of Excalibur. Despite the real sword already turned to Demonic Sword due to Lancelot Madness, it still enter category Holy Sword when Xenovia hold it due to she never fell to madness. However when she active Mad Enhancement, the energy will corrupt it and turned it back to Demonic Sword and if that happen, there chance the Sword will remain forever as Demonic Sword, that's why she not use it when she under Mad Enhancement. Despite it originally only Anti-Unit Noble Phantasm but in the World of D×D where Mana is everywhere, Xenovia able to launch a blast of black holy light much like Caliburn and extinguish army with A rank power
Knight of Honor : A Knight Does Not Die with Empty Hands (A) [Anti Unit]
Xenovia inherit this skill from Lancelot himself when he forced to fight Phelot unarmed and proved his fighting prowess by claiming victory with an elm branch. Rather than an overt weapon, it manifest as a unique ability retained by her body. Any objects that can be categorized as "weapon" for the owner will be turned to Noble Phantasm the moment Xenovia hold them. Even a long broken tree branch can turned to deadly Spear or Pole that able to pierce through and crush high quality steel like it nothing, those objects or piece of crap turned to Noble Phantasm rank D the moment she hold it. She also can steal someone weapon and make it hers much like how Lancelot did in Nasuverse
For Someone's Glory : Not For One's Own Glory (B) [Anti-Unit, Support]
A black fog that engulfs Xenovia to prevent others from discerning her identity by obscuring her figure. This ability she gained from Lancelot as well. The moment it active, it create mist-like illusion that cover her body, causes her image to double or triple randomly like a hallucination. Only higher level being that able to penetrate through that mist, mostly middle to high tier Ultimate-class Devils/Angels, however one who have experience fighting enemy similar like her perhaps may able to see through the mist
This ability is primarily for deceiving eyes and ears of others by allowing Xenovia to take form of other people. However unlike shapeshift, to take shape of one man Xenovia must know who she wish to transform to. It also limited only to Human-like people, albeit it also able to take form of creature that have part of animal body such like woman with cat tail or ears
Skills
Mad Enhancement (C)
Like the one in Nasuverse, it rank up for all parameters except Mana and Luck one level, but Xenovia loses the ability to think and speak properly. Much like Issei Gilgamesh form, the moment it active, Xenovia already set timer for when it will be off. However all of it actually depend on Xenovia mentality, if her mind under pressure when using this the Mad Enhancement will stay longer than she wish. And the more she active it, the more her mental in danger as well as she actually is the one who shouldering the madness.
Eternal Arms Mastery (B-)
Lancelot mastership of combat arts has reached the point of being said to be unrivaled in one's era. By complete merging of mind, body and technique, it is possible to make use of full fighting skills even when under the influence of any sort of mental hindrance. However unlike the Heroic Spirit reside her, Xenovia mastership of combat arts has yet to reach such level. But despite of that, it still considered as decent enough to able fight even under madness influence when wielding close range weapon, though it only limited to swords, spears, halberd and axes
Instinct (C)
Unlike Issei and Asia who in past never have proper combat training, Xenovia is a woman who raised to be warrior. Her instinct already formed and when Class-card unleashed, her distinct sixth sense increased to the point she can be called veteran warrior in matter of instinct, allowing it to react to a change in the flow before it is too late.
Protection of the Fairies (A)
As a children of the Lake, Lancelot blessed by the elementals. Xenovia inherit this ability completely since Lancelot part of soul inside her. During in battle, when there dangerous situation Xenovia Luck increase two level.
Magic Resistance (D-)
Lancelot Magic Resistance comes from a magical ring, simple as that, that's why it low. However Xenovia does not possess the ring and she, herself not proficient in Magecraft art. Her resistance enough to block most of spell that launched by High-class Devils but if they concentrate enough, they will able to pierce through her defense
