Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!
hellspam; Hehe, that's Asia, she saw blonde, and jumped to conclusions~ I'm glad you liked it! Yeah, just thinking about it would be funny, they might even push that Isane becomes the leader of the harem or something~ Cool, thanks for the vote! That would be cool in a story~
Gaim no Kaze; Thank you very much! I am glad that you like it! Yeah he could do, anything is possible. Yeah, that could be a cool thing he could do, he'll be able to do that with his shadows, forming blades, and what not. The staff is also going to go through some changes due to Takato's own personality and what not. And thanks very much! Those would be rather interesting~
gundam 09; Thanks! Right now, nothing has been decided beyond Ravel being in his harem.
LoamyCoffee; Hehe, that's Raynare here, she's rather weird~ That could be cool.
kmubarak2001; Thanks for the suggestion! Yeah, Kuroka would be cool huh~?
Gabrielbrooks; It would be rather funny~
Toxiclogical; Yeah, I thought it would be cool too~
Harem Master123; Thanks very much! Indeed, he's going through quite a lot in his life, isn't he? That's Asia, she's so adorable with her innocent way of thinking. She likes that he is helping her at least with her issues. Cool, thanks for the vote! And yeah, cool suggestions!
Nivek Beldo; There's something going on in Takato's past, and when we get there, a few things that he's said until now will begin to make sense. It was his biological grandmother. Hehe, Raynare needs her therapy, seems like it is helping her on some level. Yeah, poor Takato, he's going through it in very different ways, huh~?Yup, Asia came, and hehe, I don't think I could do that with Asia, I like her too much. Hehe, we'll find out eventually~ You'll have to PM me on what you think he is~ If he's anything other than human that is~
OechsnerC; Yeah, I'll think about it, Yasaka is cool. And thanks very much!
kmubarak2001; I haven't truly no, I might make a story one day with the Milf's of DXD as the harem, like Grayfia, Venelana, and so on and so forth.
HolyKnightX; Thanks very much! He surely did, that was intention, maybe he knows something~ Or, he just has a very activate imagination. And thank you!
ShadowUzumaki55; He surely is, and in this chapter, we'll see why he is desperate. They are for the time being. And they have some closeness going on there. They might do, but I can say there's gonna be some major differences, some twists that people might not see coming. Yeah, poor Takato just keeps getting it doesn't he? If not from Fallen Angels, or Witches, from milf's that scare the living daylights out of him. Yup, we got the meeting between Asia, and Takato, and they have a cute relationship with one another. Hehe, maybe she sees him like that for fun~ Well, it might be in the future~
Crenin; That's a fun way to put it~ He surely can't, and he's not gonna be let up here either. Obaa-san/chan/sama basically means grandmother, so when he says Obaa-chan, he's talking about his grandmother. But yeah, he's on a ride alright, and it's going to be a long and hard ride as we go through it. Hehe, lol, he'll have lemons throughout the story, dunno who with first yet, or when, but they'll happen naturally over the story. And thanks for the vote! That would be fun~
WakeWalker; Thank you!
Silver crow; He wasn't no, there's gonna be a story for how he retrieved the second one, I wont spoil which one was the second. Hehe, he could do something like that in the future for some comedic relief or something. Exactly, it is going to affect him on some level at least. He's gonna be around and romantically involved with at least two Dragon girls, so we'll see when we get there~ Yeah, it seems cool, I like it. Ooh, he'd be very pure when I get there, he'd be very innocent in his actions. And yeah, I'd do that where they can have sex if they are 100 percent in love, and not need to do the ritual thing that's in canon. Yeah, that seems for the best~ It does seem fun huh~? I'm glad! Yeah, for now, she's a houseguest in Takato's place, more shall come~ You never know, they might do. He very well could have been talking about her, and it seems that there's a few things going on in his past. That was fun to write, not gonna lie. Well, you never know, he could end up having a good time one day with a milf. Eeh, I dunno, it could have been possible that she was at one point. The Sekirei idea seems cool, I do like Sekirei. And My Hero Academia, I am growing to like that series as well. That idea seems pretty awesome as well, I like the idea of the ice one, or just even water would be cool as well or the water where he can freeze it, or evaporate it to become steam or something, that would be interesting, kinda like Waterbenders from Avatar. Those two ideas seem great to me, thanks for the suggestions! He could do, it has that ability in canon so Takato can do that as well. And that would be a cool double powered attack. Yeah, I like those ideas as well! It would be cool to see huh~? Those would be cool as well, I like the idea of a Vampire like quirk, hell even a Werwolf one would be interesting, maybe where he's trying to control the beast inside or something like that. Though I haven't figured out the Quirk, if I did a My Hero Academia story, I know what kind of premise I'd use for the most part~ Something that would be quite interesting to explore I'd think.
SomeDudeThatReads; That's cool. That would be interesting~ Ooh, maybe it was~ Who knows, could he be an Angel? Or is he something else? Is he just a human? So many questions and answers that need to be told huh~ Hehe, as you said, I wont answer~ Yeah, she's gonna be rather fun to write when we get there.
Curse of Whimsy; Well, I am glad you were sold with that chapter~ Hehe, I'm glad!
Guest; That would be pretty awesome, thanks for the suggestion! And thanks very much!
tyson113; Hehe, ask and you shall receive~ Thank you very much!
Dragon Lord 97; Haven't decided yet honestly.
Neonlight01; He surely is yeah, he's doing a few things with it. I know, this poor guy just can't catch a break...well, eventually he will~ Indeed, after that experience, it is easy to understand why he wouldn't want too. Yup, he's her therapist~ Cool, thanks for the vote!
KobayashiSenpai; It surely will be, we'll be seeing a few tricks with it in the future. Asia and Takato, will be going through quite a bit together in this arc, and will have quite the nice relationship between them all. We surely did yeah, Diodora got what's coming to him, and we saw two familiar people~ And thanks!
Lightwave; Nope, and it wont be getting easier either here. I know, poor Takato, and his troubles continue here, he's been deeply scarred. He surely is yeah~ Raynare needs her therapy, and needs some help as well. He has people watching over him yeah, and we'll see another one here~ Night Reflection, we'll be getting back to why it did that later on. And yeah, those two are going to have quite the cute relationship with one another~ Takato's gonna have an affinity with Dragon's, and might even tame some hehe~ Cool suggestions~!
Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it is time to start the chapter!
The new way to learn!
That morning, after parting ways with Asia, Takato walked into his living room while saying "Hi Obaa-chan, I'm home." to the little shrine that was set up in his home, and he suddenly got a very surprising treat when he met with a certain someone.
"A-Ah, Takato-kun! There you are!"
Yumi was stood there, and she was dressed in her bra, and panties, and that was it. She had even forgone the nightdress, and he could see all of her curves, and everything. She looked, good. She looked really good. Even her blonde hair seemed to be perfect despite having just got out of bed.
"Yumi-chan, you are erm...d-dressed like that is…."
Yumi couldn't help but notice that he had a slightly shy looking face on, and to her, that was something she very much enjoyed.
Yumi smiled, brushing her blonde hair.
"I've fixed some breakfast already for us Takato-kun. But, I didn't know where you went, you didn't have to disappear."
"I was running~" He waved his hand nonchalantly. "Also, Yumi-chan, can I ask you something?"
Yumi nodded, and he was sure that her hand went over her chest just to tease him.
"What is it Takato-kun?"
Takato didn't know how to word it, but he would have to do something.
"I've been thinking about the status of Devils, and Fallen Angels and what not. What are the status' between Devils, and nun's as well?"
"Nun's? Why?"
"Ehehehe, hypothetically, if a Devil and nun became friends, would that be okay?"
Yumi placed her butt onto the counter of the kitchen and gave her honest thoughts.
"It would be impossible." Takato thought that was the case, but to hear it, caused him sadness. "Because of our waring sides, it would be rather hard to do so. But, Takato-kun, what's going on in your head? Did you..."
"O-Of course not~" He feigned innocence, waving his hand. "Don't worry about it, I was just thinking about it, is all. I mean, there's good people on the Churches side, right?"
Suddenly, Yumi's face turned darker, and her hair shadowed her eyes.
"Personally, I've never come across anyone from the Church who could be considered good, Takato-kun."
Such words felt like it was going through his system. The powerful feelings that she felt, were being transmitted.
"Yumi-chan..."
Takato felt the coldness of her words, and broadened her views on what she was saying.
"S-Sorry, I just don't personally believe it. Maybe there could be, maybe you'll meet one Takato-kun." Takato looked as Yumi as she got off the counter, and moved closer. Her hand knitted with his own and held it gently. "Takato-kun, do you want to tell me anything? I wouldn't say anything to Buchou. But knowing Buchou, she'll find out eventually anyway."
"...Even if I did meet someone, it wouldn't be her business, my life is my life. Doesn't change because I am a Devil."
Yumi's hand stroked Takato's face, brushing the hair out of his eyes, leaving her hand on said face. It felt cold, yet warm at the same time, her hand was a good feeling and she couldn't deny it either.
"You're not wrong Takato-kun, but it is dangerous. No one would want to lose you."
Takato engaged Yumi with a kind smile, petting the top of her head.
"Thank you, Yumi-chan. It has been a while since I heard that."
Yumi's arms went around Takato's neck, and pulled the boy close. He fell on her shoulder, snuggling the young woman's shoulder, as she held onto him.
"Don't worry Takato-kun, you're not alone anymore, I'm definitely going to be beside you."
Takato's hand raised to the back of Yumi's head, stroking her hair softly.
"Yes, thank you Yumi-chan."
"Now, let us eat something."
"Yeah!"
In his small way, Takato did feel better. Though he knew Rias was going to roast him for it, he'd just have to put that fire out with his words, and justify what he did and why he did it, he didn't see it as wrong, and he wouldn't be intimidated either.
In the morning, before school, Takato usually went to see Akeno and this time was no different. Even though he was rather terrified of her sadistic ways, he couldn't deny that she was becoming quite the good teacher for him, even if he was made to do weird things.
Upon arriving back outside of the building, and out of view of everyone else that might come, Takato saw Akeno stood there, in a tennis girls outfit. The skirt was very short, so short in fact that he suspected that she would be doing this on purpose.
Also, on the side, at the old school building, the eyes of red were watching him once more. He was sure that he would die if they came for his body. But he wasn't going to look. He was going to go crazy if he looked on at the old school building.
"A-Akeno-san, what's with that outfit?"
He blushed upon seeing her in movement. With her large chest, and her shaky hips as well, it was quite the turn on. But, he couldn't admit something like that, he wouldn't be able to admit it.
"Fufu, it is because of the hotness of the day, I needed something easy to move around in. And, it seems like you aren't wearing your agreed clothing. Fufu, that's not good Takato-kun, I am not happy~"
Takato gave an awkward chuckle.
"I-I'm sorry Senpai, I really am. But, there's things that I needed to do this morning and didn't have time to get changed. I was already out of the house when I remembered that I should be wearing my gym clothes. Please forgive me."
Akeno circled around the young boy, checking him from head to toe. Akeno's fingers brushed the side of his face, causing his body to twitch around. She smirked at the sight, and leaned ever closer to the young boy.
"Well, I suppose I could forgive you Takato-kun. If you be a good boy from now on."
"A-Ah of course..." Her hand slid down his back, and her arms went around his neck, her hot breath brushing his skin. "A-Akeno-san, w-what are you doing…?"
"Fufu, I'm sorry, I'm just giving you an extra special tease. I've decided that you're worth the teasing, and I do love me a good teasing session, and that means with you as well, Takato-kun." Her hot tongue glided up his ear, making him groan out in pleasure. "My, you have such cute moans. I do want to tease you even more, Takato-kun. I'd hoped Buchou would reincarnate a cute boy one day and I got my wish. And since you're my student, we should definitely become better acquainted, shouldn't we?"
Takato panted out as Akeno's body felt so hot, and heavy. He could feel everything she had on her chest on his back, and her hot breath enticed him even more. But, she was a tease, and that was a scary thought.
"A-Akeno-san, a-about my Sacred Gear, w-what does it do? H-Has Buchou found out yet…?"
Akeno pulled away slightly, and showed a simple smile.
"Nope, Buchou hasn't. However, I am sure you'll eventually figure it out Takato-kun. And if not, Buchou shall. It all takes time. Even we haven't discovered what Ise-chan's Sacred Gear does you know?"
"I see...well, I do hope that the staff actually does something cool. I hope it can be used to like, I don't know, send electric up someone's body or something. That would be cool, an electric master, or maybe it can control the elements! Or maybe it would be able to drain an enemies powers or something! So many possibilities, and I don't know what would be for the best! I hope that it would be awesome! My Sacred Gear, it would be amazing."
Akeno giggled at his spirit, and thoughts.
"You're so cute, Takato-kun. Maybe it is like that after all. Lets hope you have a cool power, I am sure that you do~"
Takato smiled at the young woman.
"Thank you Akeno-san! I am going to do it!" Takato summoned his staff to his side, and waved it around. "Look at that Akeno-san, it can be used as a good hitting weapon, couldn't it?" Takato looked at Akeno and smiled. "Also, while we're at it, Akeno-san, do you think I could use this staff to fire off demonic power?"
Akeno looked at the staff, and then looked back to Takato.
"Maybe you could do that Takato-kun. I don't know what, if any advantages that would give you. Depends on what the staff actually does, huh."
Takato chuckled out happily.
"Don't worry about that now. I'll find a way to do something."
Akeno couldn't deny that Takato truly was the type to find a way to do something important.
She always could see that within his eyes as well.
She did believe that he would be able to do something with the powers he had, she just didn't know what that would be.
"Damn it!"
Raynare cried as she dropped a manga on the ground.
Dohnaseek gave her a curious look.
"What are you doing?"
"Reading, and you disturbed that."
Dohnaseek gave off a small laugh.
"Why are you reading? Since when can you read?"
Raynare's eyes squared off against Dohnaseek's.
"My therapist told me that reading can be relaxing for the soul. So, I have decided to read this, manga. It is called...well, that's not your business, and I am enjoying it."
"Tch, you enjoy watching cats fight, you're that simple minded."
Raynare's eyes shot off a darkened glare towards him.
"Screw you, this is good, and I wont let you interrupt this...though, this is a good thing to talk about with my therapist, someone who actually listens to me. I'll talk about your shit, and how you put me down all of the time. Because, of those endless days that seem to never disappear, and then followed by the endless nights that would bleed into the days-"
"Ugh, shut up, I've heard more than enough of your crap." Raynare, glared harder than before at the enemy before her. "By the way, Asia has arrived, so I'm sure that we can get on with the plan in the near future."
"Well...my therapist told me that doing bad deeds would lead to a bad feeling inside, it explains why I dislike some parts of myself, and when looking at my wings, I see the reason God didn't want me-"
"If your damn therapist told you to jump off a cliff, would you!?"
"No! But, my therapist wouldn't do that! Now, get out, I'm going to ring him!"
Dohnaseek sighed, and then walked out of her private room.
Once he was gone, Raynare picked up the phone and dialled the number.
"Come on...come on, I need this..."
She hoped and hoped more times...
Then he answered.
[Hello Raynare.]
"Thank whoever you worship that you answered. Today, we've got to talk about Dohnaseek and how he puts me down while building himself up..."
And for the next half an hour, Raynare unleashed her baggage onto Takato who gave her some comforting words.
"Going to the Church, really!? What were you trying to do!?"
"Sorry, I didn't know I had to tell you everything I did."
"Even then, you went to the Church, to do, what exactly? Have a party?"
"I was doing a kind thing and leading a girl there that needed help, isn't that what is human? Isn't it to be human, to help people that need it? I was doing a good thing by helping out a girl who needed it."
Takato, and Rias had a stalemate with one another.
The other members watch on with keen eyes, to see what was going to be said during the argument that was going on between them.
Between them, it seemed like tensions were high, but neither were going to back down either.
Rias was too stubborn, and Takato wasn't going to back down for something that he thought was right. If he didn't think it was right, then he wouldn't have done it. But since he did do it, he would stick by his own values, and fight for what was the right thing to do.
Now, that's how they found themselves in this predicament, a battle between former human and the King Devil.
Takato didn't know how she found out, but it didn't seem to matter all that much right now. All that did was Takato wasn't going to back down, he was going to do his best for all of the rights he thought that they had.
"Yes, but you aren't human anymore. You have to understand, going near a Church is a death sentence. What if God, or the Fallen Angels came after you for that? You are lucky that they didn't turn on you and kill you."
Rias warned, though it sounded eerily like a threat which he didn't appreciate in the slightest.
"I'm lucky? Since when has anything that's happened to me since I've become a Devil been considered 'lucky' exactly? I've been a Devil for little over a week, and most of that time, I've been attacked by Fallen Angels, and whatever those idiot are with the guns and sharp blades, and even a Witch that knows me. Now, you're telling me that they could have attacked me? Tell me something I don't know Buchou! Because, if you haven't noticed, the Fallen Angels seem to have it out for me, and want me to die. So even if I did go near the Church or not, it wouldn't change their views on me. No matter what, I am going to die if they had it their way. So, tell me what have I done wrong? Should I have left the girl on her own? Should I just have given her the middle finger and said "Get lost you Church dweller." and left on my own accord? I'm sorry if that doesn't fit into your perfect ideology of being a Devil, but I was raised as a human with human values taught to me by my Obaa-chan. And as she always said, if you can help out, then try your best. So that's what I did. Even if that girl was the enemy, she's probably the sweetest girl I've ever had the pleasure of coming across. She was a gentle soul. Do we Devils not help gentle souls now?"
Rias put on a complicated expression while the others looked on.
No one knew what to say.
Surprisingly, they agreed more with Takato's opinions, but they could see why Rias was worried about what happened. So they didn't know what to say, or even how to say it either. All that mattered was that they needed to keep quiet.
"Still, I hope that you grasp the danger. Don't put yourself into unnecessary danger like that. Even if they are against you, you shouldn't go to their homebase, the Angels that is, and parade around. It's like painting a target on your back. And when you die, you can't come back again, and it wont be something that you can even think of, because dying as a Devil, you'll return to nothing."
Takato already knew that fact. He didn't even care though. He had really accepted what would happen to him in the future.
"Maybe so, but I wont go back on my own belief system. If I see someone that needs help, and if they are a good person, even if they are on the team that's opposite me. I wont hold back because of that. I'll save them, help them, protect them if need be. And you can't stop me either. You'd have to lock me away before I didn't help a good person."
Rias gave him a hard stare, and he did it back. While they did, Akeno leaned her body towards a communications area, and took something down. Rias hadn't noticed, and neither had Takato, as their ideology's where being shown to the other, and neither seemed like they were going to be backing down either.
Isane, who had been listening, hummed to herself.
"Say, Takato..."
"Y-Yes Ise-san?"
He answered the brown haired woman.
Her eyes lit up happily.
"Was she hot?"
Takato gained a question mark above his head.
"...Erm, I didn't really think about it, but I guess she was pretty attractive, why?"
Ise waved her hand around.
"No reason, just something to take note of, is all."
"For...what?"
Ise shook her head, and made a mental note for some reason that he didn't even know about.
Akeno then walked back towards them, shaking her raven hair.
"Akeno, has something happened?"
Akeno nodded her head.
"Yes, we have received orders from the Arch Duke. We've been called in the elimination of a Stray Devil."
Ise and Takato looked at one another with confusion.
"Stray, Devil?"
Rias turned back to them, her smile widening.
"It is about time to see how Devils fight, Ise, Takato."
They both drew a blank face, but Rias continued to smile.
"Stray Devils. There are beings that are called as such." Yumi began, as the ORC walked through a field towards the abandoned warehouse at the edge of town. "The Devil who was turned into a Servant Devil of a Devil with a peerage but who betrayed or killed its master. Cases like that rarely occur."
"So, these people are people that have strayed from their Master then?"
Koneko who walked beside Takato, nodded.
"...They have left their Master, and now are on the Devils most wanted list."
"Okay...but, what if they were treated badly?"
Rias raised an eyebrow.
"What do you mean?"
"Say, if the Master of this Devil was a terrible person. Like, I don't know, they kept this guy or girl locked in a cage everyday, and wouldn't let them out? What if they beat this person, and then this person snapped, and killed the Devil because they didn't want to be a slave like that anymore. What rights would the Stray Devil have?"
"Well, it depends on the situation of course. But Devils generally don't treat their servants as badly as that. I haven't heard of a case like that happening in a while."
"But it has happened before?"
Ise added as she stepped near Takato.
"In, rare cases, yes."
"And what happened to the people that killed their Master for good reasons?"
Rias furrowed her eyebrows.
"They stood trial for what they did. Even if they killed their Master for good reasons, they still killed their Master, and have to answer for that."
"That seems like it is a little unfair. What happens if a Master kills their own servants? How would that Devil be treated?"
"Why are you asking me these difficult questions?"
Takato shrugged his shoulders.
"Because I'd just like to know where I stand is all."
"Where you stand?"
"As in what things would happen is all, and what other Strays have to deal with, I just like knowing these things."
Takato continued walking with the others, and Ise looked around as well at the place they were in, noticing that the darkness of the night had come. It was easily past midnight by now. There's lot of tall grasses surrounding them, and in the distance, there can be seen the unused building, a warehouse. Because of their Devils traits, they can see far off distances like that.
"…Smell of blood, it is disgusting."
Koneko covers her nose with her uniform after she says that.
Takato smells the air, but he couldn't detect anything.
"Are you sure Koneko-chan?"
"...My nose never lies Senpai."
Takato didn't get why that was, but he decided to go along with it for now.
It becomes quiet.
From the feeling Takato was feeling, he knew that nearby, there was a Devil. He, now as a Devil, had senses as well. And from the side of him, he could see that Ise was shaking as if she was scared. To comfort the young girl, he placed his hand on top of her own, surprising her.
"Takato..."
"Don't worry Ise-san, I'll definitely protect you."
Ise's cheeks turned slightly red, and looked to the side with slight embarrassment.
"Y-Yeah, I'm sure you would."
Takato smiled at her, as Rias raised her head.
"Also, now is a good time for you to find out how we fight. Of course you two wont be fighting, you've not got the experience."
"Well, that's good, I don't want to fight again right now."
Ise murmured as Takato smiled softly.
"But you can watch what a Devils' battle is like even if you aren't fighting. Today, just concentrate and look at how we fight. Oh, yes. I will also explain the traits the servants have."
"Explain? The traits servants have?"
Even Takato put on a confused look as Ise asked that, but Rias continues.
"Devils, who are the master, give traits to those who will become their servants. …Yes, it's probably about time I explain about it, about the Evil Piece."
This was drawing blanks for the two people that were there.
"Evil Piece?"
Takato asked for the pair of them. Ise pulled closer to Takato as they listened.
"Devils with Peerage decide to use the traits of the human's game "Chess" to their Servant Devils. It was also sarcasm, because most of the servants are Devils that were reincarnated from humans. Since then, Chess became a popular game in the world of the Devils. We'll leave that aside. Devils who are masters are a King. In our case, that is me. From there, they created 5 special traits that consist of Queen, Knight, Rook, Bishop and Pawn. Since they couldn't make an army, they decided to have a small number of Devils and give them enormous powers. This system was made in the past few hundred years, and this unexpectedly became popular amongst Devils with peerage."
"So, from what you're saying, it became popular, so they...well, this is a spit ball, but if history has taught me anything-"
"When you say history, do you mean anime?"
Rias said with sparkly eyes, the young blonde nodding.
"Yes, that's what I meant." Rias smiled. "So, was there like a game or something held? It just seems like it would be like that. As, you are a High Class Devil. To gather a group, something you've called a peerage in the past, and by gathering servants, you make them face one another in a game, right?"
"Yes, that's right Takato-kun." Yumi informed. "The game is called Rating Game. It is highly popular in the Underworld. The Devils with the strongest servants, also reflect on the King. That's why Devils often seek out strong servants to have, as it is their social standing as well."
"That sounds a bit barbaric to me."
Takato informed them of his thoughts, Rias twitching her eyebrow.
"How so?"
"Devils could abuse that system though, to gain strong peerage members, they could kill people with strong powers, and force them into slavery, and then force them to fight. What if, someone like me, but didn't have a kind Master, reincarnated that person, and they didn't want to fight. They'd be forced to fight anyway, or become a Stray. It seems like whatever happens after becoming a Devil seems less likely to be in the control of the poor person who was killed as a result of becoming Devils." Rias went to raise an objection, but Takato beat her too it. "And yes, before you say it Buchou, Koneko-chan already told me that she chose to become a Devil, and that's her choice, and if she knew what she was getting herself into, then I respect her choice, and anyone's who chose to become a Devil. I'm just saying, that Devils that don't have choices like Ise-san and myself, don't get a real choice after all without the leaders permission. It just seems barbaric to someone like me. At least, they should know what they're getting themselves into. You know?"
Rias showed a small smile on her face, actually pleased that she was being challenged on this level.
"Yes. It seems like you bring up valid points, and I can understand your thoughts on the matter, to an outsider turned Devil, it would seem barbaric, and I can agree with bad Devils abusing such systems for their own games. There's only one person I might know who would do that...but, even then, that person is just a...it doesn't matter. However, don't worry about it, I will personally make sure all my servants have wonderful choices for their future. I can't change other Devils, but I can do my best to set an example." To Takato, that sounded like the best he could get right now, so he was happy with that. "I'm not a mature Devil yet, so I can't fight in the official tournament. None of my servants have played either. Unless you count the time that I was attacked by that camel, that should have been made national news. That thing came out of nowhere, it haunts my nightmares..."
Akeno placed a hand on Rias' back, seeing that she was showing a sad face.
"Don't worry Buchou, everything is fine now."
Rias nodded her head strongly.
"I'm fine Akeno, I'm cool." Akeno nodded, and pulled backwards. "Anyway, the reason we're here is because-"
"Sexy boooooooooooooooooooooooooooy!"
"-Se-Sexy boy…?"
Rias stammered, as a woman's head appeared out of the darkness.
The woman's eyes went towards Takato who smiled weakly.
"Look at that blonde hair, and innocent face! I want to touch his sexy tight body! You smell delicious young boy, can I lick you?! Can I eat your delicious body for myself!?"
"Fuck you! I'll be eating Takato's penis in the future!"
Ise yelled out in defence, Takato face palming as did the others.
The woman's head, her body shrouded in darkness, growled at Ise.
"You cheeky whore! Keeping someone that sweet smelling to yourself! I should kill you right now!"
Ise pushed on, against the others will, and made the 'come get me' sign with her fingers.
"Bring it you super douche! I'll fight you for the rights of Takato's penis! It belongs to me! And anyone who tries to take it away, shall face the ultimate punishment!"
"Please don't bring my manhood into this! You don't have to face it for my manhood!"
Takato yelled from behind her, but Ise didn't listen and made a strong face.
"Sacred Gear!"
Ise summoned her Sacred Gear, Rias looking on with bafflement.
"W-What is this woman doing?"
Akeno placed a hand to her mouth, seeing the bewilderment of Rias.
"Fufu, she's fighting for Takato-kun's manhood, how sweet that is."
"How is this sweet?" Koneko snidely said. "This is disturbing."
Ise didn't care, and thrusted her hand into the sky.
"I'll seriously kick the shit out of you! Come out, and lets rumble you whore! For even trying to devour Takato, that's my job! I saw his manhood up close, and I shall suck on it! It is my dream! I wont allow you to take that advantage over me!"
"That shouldn't be your dream Ise-san!"
"But it is Takato! My dream is for us to have the ultimate hareeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem!" Takato's cheeks turned red with embarrassment, while the others looked on flabbergasted. "With me beside you Takato, we'll gather the best kind of harem, and I'll rule as your Queeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen!"
"...She's been watching too much porn."
Takato stifled a laugh, as Koneko looked on with narrowed eyes, Ise sweat dropping.
"Koneko-chan! Don't say cruel words! For that, you wont be able to join..." Koneko looked on angrily, making Ise cringe. "...you could join the harem if you want...I suppose every harem needs a loli character..."
"...You're weird, and probably insane."
Koneko finished off, just as the shadows moved where the woman was.
A heavy footstep came out. And then they were met with the real beast.
The top half was that of a woman who had large breasts. She didn't even bother wearing a bra, so he could see everything. Ise also saw them, and became jealous at the size, hoping that Takato wasn't into girls like that.
The next thing that appears is the body of a gigantic beast. It's a grotesque being with an unnatural form having a woman's upper body and the lower body of a monster. It's holding something that looks like a spear in both of its monster hands. Spears. They held spears in their claw like hands, and her human like hands were touching her nipples. The lower body of the monster has four fat legs with sharp claws, and a snakes tail as well, which moved on its own. From the size of it, it's definitely more than 5 meters tall.
Ise looked up at the woman, and her eyes flickered with slightly fear.
"Ooh shit..."
"That's right! Now, it is time for you to die you little slut!"
The Stray Devil gropes her own breast, and a magical circle appears at the erect nipple. From that, she squeezes her breast, and from the tip, a strange liquid comes out. A small portion hits the floor, and melts it away.
"D-Damn! Acid! Yumi-"
"Ise-san!"
DASH!
Rias felt a gust of wind go past her body as she was giving an order to Yumi, and the next second, she saw Takato right beside Ise, reminding her of the time that he appeared out of nowhere on the stairs back before he became a Devil.
"Such speed..."
Rias hadn't even realized, and Yumi looked baffled that Takato could even move that fast. Whatever it was, shadows had propelled him by his feet, though no one was aware of that, even Takato didn't even seem aware of either.
"Takato!?"
"I got you Ise-san!"
Seeing as there wasn't any other way, Takato pushes Isane out of the way just in time.
However…
MELT!
"Aaaaaaaaaaaah!"
"Takato!"
Rias cried out, thinking he was in pain…
But, that wasn't the case.
The clothes that he wore, were melted off. Starting with his shirt, it disappeared into nothingness, and then it went down his body, to his pants, and followed by his underwear as well, though his skin was left unaffected.
He developed tears, as he looked behind him, covering his manhood with one hand and his butt with the other the best he could anyway.
"...Ooh Takato..."
Rias offered her sympathetic face, and her voice conveyed such as well.
"...I-I'm cold...w-why does this happen to me...?"
Takato didn't know what else to say, and the Stray Devil licked her lips deliciously.
"My oh my, what a great ass he has. So nice, small, yet offers good cushioning as well. The curves are definitely perfect! And look at that manhood! Yes, I'm ready! Come here boy, I'll give you passionate sex all night long!"
The Devil showed a lewd look on her face while smacking her lips together, and it frightened Takato on what she was intending to do.
"Y-You don't look at me Hentai Monster! And I wont do anything with you!"
Takato yelled back with teary eyes, the Devil on the other hand groped her breasts once more, a large blush on her cheeks.
"Hahahahaha! This is delicious! I'm going to kill all of you, and take you back to my dungeon and will have endless sex with you! You certainly will have blue balls by the time I'm done with you! You're exactly my type!"
"No you will not! Leave me alone perverted monster!"
Takato yelled, while shedding a tear.
Akeno, who's S side took over, smacked her lips together.
"Ara ara, he looks so helpless right now. And I agree with Viser, he does have a nice butt."
"A-Akenoooooooooooooooo-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! Please don't tease me now!"
Takato yelled at her, as she giggled.
Ise on the other hand had recovered from the push, and could see something that she very much liked.
"T-Takato's member!" She exclaimed, blood spurting out of her nose. "W-What a delicious technique! To strip down the boy to nothing! I can see everything! His cute ass is as always amazing! And the size of his penis as well! The shape! The girth! Everything! Takato! You saved my life! The least I can do is help you feel better!"
Ise rushed Takato and her head went towards his crotch.
"I-Ise-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan! No perverted activities nooooooooooooooooooooooow!"
Takato pushed the young girls head away, but she was a determined young woman, and she held a perverted look.
"Please Takato! Let me help you!"
"No!"
Rias and the others watched on, and felt disturbed.
"...She's a freaking-"
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
Koneko rushed forward with a battle cry, having had enough of Isane.
"What is that!?"
Ise exclaimed, while Akeno giggles.
"Koneko-chan has become spirited, she's going to protect her Senpai, how sweet~"
Akeno giggled with her S side showing.
"I've never seen Koneko so passionate before...I guess she wanted to defend her Senpai from the perverted one."
Rias became surprised to say the least.
Koneko got close to Ise who looked frightened.
SLAM!
"Gwaaaaah!"
Ise's eyes floated in her head, falling down to the ground, semi conscious.
"Naughty Senpai, he protects you and you try and molest him." Koneko held disappointment for Ise, sympathy for Takato. "Come with me Senpai, I'll help you."
Koneko blushed when seeing his naked body up close. She took his hand and lead him away from the semi conscious Isane. Rias sighed and said "Yumi, if you please." and Yumi disappeared in a flash, picked up Isane, and brought her body back to the others.
"You little bitches! Taking away my delicious blondie! That's it, I'm going to fucking murder all you sluts! Starting with you red head!"
Rias waves her hair around as if she doesn't care that much.
"If that is the case, then that's pretty nice, also don't call me or mine a slut again because we aren't sluts, you know? However, I wont allow anyone on my peerage to be molested." Her eyes darted to Ise who flinched. "Hear that Ise?" Ise nodded with a cry from her heart. "Good, now, Yumi, take care of this persons weapons."
"Yes! For stripping Takato-kun, it means punishment is in order!"
Yumi, who was near them, suddenly shot off in a blinding speed. Takato couldn't follow it with his eyes, and neither could Ise. Takato for the moment, decided to hide behind Rias since he was fully naked.
"Ara, Takato, are you okay?"
"I'm freaking naked! How can I be okay!? Make me some clothes with magic powers please!"
Rias tittered, and clicked her fingers, summoning some clothes.
Takato snatched them up, and began putting them on swiftly.
"Never mind. I'll explain what I was talking about before." Takato sighed as she continued. "Yumi's position is Knight. Its trait is speed. Those who become a Knight have their speed increased." The monster is using its spear to attack, but it didn't seem like it will hit. "And Yumi's ultimate weapon is swords."
Yumi stops and suddenly she is holding onto a European sword. Takato guessed this was her Sacred Gear as well, remembering that she could make any kind of demonic sword. Since the last one was a sword of darkness, this one seemed more for cutting than that one did. But from the light reflecting on it, Takato felt slightly blinded.
"Don't worry Takato-kun, I'll avenge your clothing!"
That next moment, Takato only registered the sword of hers, cleaving through the arms of the monster, the human looking arms remained as they were before, still groping the woman's chest. They fell down to the floor in bloody stumps, and the spears made an audible sound, of course the monster screamed wildly as well, which was deafening to hear, even Takato thought that it was rather scary to hear such things.
"This is Yumi's power. Speed that you can't follow with your eyes, and sword skills of a professional. By combining these two, she becomes the fastest Knight."
"Well, I am sure the Sacred Gear helps her as well, she's quite diverse."
Takato commented from behind Rias, who nodded.
"Exactly...wait, you know about her Sacred Gear?"
"We do talk sometimes, you know?"
Before Rias could answer, Koneko took a step forward.
"Koneko-chan...well, that's..."
Rias waved her hand.
"Do not be concerned. Koneko is my Rook, she wont be defeated so easily."
"Even then-"
"Damn inseeeeeeeeect!"
STOMP!
The enormous monster stomps on Koneko mercilessly.
"Have that you bitch! Fucking die! Seriously!"
The monster screeches out shamelessly.
"O-Oi! She's just stomped down on Koneko-chan..." He saw Rias was completely calm, Ise was in a daze. "...and you don't look at all that bothered either."
"Of course not." Rias commented casually. "She's my Rook, she wont be easily beaten like that. Koneko, show them."
"...Sure."
Takato was surprised that in the next instant, the body of the monster rose off the ground. The small girl actually managed to lift up the monster with just her own strength. She didn't even seem like she was struggling either.
"D-Damn, she's strong..."
Ise said while looking fearful.
Koneko shot her eyes towards Ise who flinched.
"You know it."
Ise flinched at the sight of the young girl, as Rias goes into explanatory mode as Takato feels like dubbing it.
"The trait of a Rook is simple. Absolute strength. And also very high defence. It's impossible for a Devil with that calibre to stamp on Koneko. It can't crush her. And if it tries, then lets see what happens here."
Rias smiled out, watching on with a grin.
"…Fly"
Koneko jumps high and punches into the monster's stomach very sharply. From the single punch, the monster was blown away, but not before blood erupted out of the wound that her fist created, and landed on the ground with the ground shaking around dangerously.
A shadow moved from the side of Takato, and the next instant, he felt her hand sliding up his back, cupping the young boys chin and inched closer. Her expression to tease was even more weird than ever before, but it was arousing at the same time.
"Fufu, you watch my young student, as I might have to give you a soft core version of this. And showing me such sights, are you a secret exhibitionist?"
"Erm, I think that's Buchou above me. She did strip without knowing me."
"I am NOT an exhibitionist!"
Rias yelled out angrily, only for Akeno to giggle.
"Don't worry Takato-kun, no one thinks less of you for becoming nude, it was to save the perverted Ise-chan. However, you did give us all a treat with your body. Fufufufufu, maybe that is more of a happy experience than it is for someone like me! But now, I am going to bring the pain~"
Takato shuddered as her hand left his face, but she offered him a cheery wink. That alone made him feel weird inside of his body.
Her fingers then trickled with lightning, and she licked her fingers with a red face.
"Akeno is a Queen. She's the one who is the strongest after me. She is the unbeatable Fuku-buchou of our club who has all the traits of the Evil Piece."
"Guuuuuu…!"
The monster stares at Akeno. Akeno makes a fearless laugh after seeing the monster's gaze.
"Ara ara, seems like you still have some energy left in you. Then how about this? I'll give you a good punishment for stripping our cute Takato-kun like that. It was a bad move, and now we have to finish you off~"
Akeno puts her hands towards the sky and within seconds, the sky sparkles, and a lightning bolt strikes down the monster.
"Gagagagagagagagagagagagaaa!"
The monster gets electrified violently. Its entire body gets burnt and smoke are coming out from it. Akeno however looked like she was enjoying herself. Takato could see how her body was even twitching along with Viser's own.
"Ara ara, looks like you still have some energy in you. Looks like you can take more. Yes, take more, please take more Takato-kun you bad boy...eeeh, monster-chan~"
"D-Did she just say my name?"
Rias looks on with a disturbed face, seeing the monster be hit by another bolt of lightning that flashed across the sky.
"It's best not to read into it too much. But, I do feel sorry for your body now."
"W-Why?"
Takato didn't know if he would want the answer after what she said.
Another lightning bolt hit the monster.
"Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
The monster gets electrified again. It already sounds like its dying.
Even so, Akeno strikes down with another lightning strike.
Akeno's face while striking down the lightning bolt looks scary and cold even though she is smiling. She truly did look like she was getting off on this now.
"Akeno excels at attacks using demonic-powers. She could use natural elements like lightning, ice, and fire. And most of all, she is the ultimate sadist."
Ise paled, and tried to hide behind Takato, but Koneko pushed her away from the boy.
"Buchou!" Takato snaps. "You can't just confess it like if it's nothing. She's a sadist, I thought so...but, this just confirms it!"
Rias showed a coy smile.
"Don't say that. Usually, she's very kind, but once the battle starts, she won't stop until she calms down. And if she's taken a liking to you, that can't be helped, can it?" Takato glared at her. "Fufu, don't worry Takato, Akeno isn't going to destroy you."
"M-Maybe not, but she's got those eyes, that want to...eeeeeh, your group is really odd, you know that?"
"So I've been told. And don't worry, Akeno adores her student, she'll adore you in her own ways as well."
Rias snickers, as Akeno brings the pain once more.
"Ufufufufufufufu. How much of my lightning can you take? Right, monster-san? You still can't die yet, okay? The one who finishes you off will be my master. Ohohohohohohoho! But to think that you could do such things?! You bad girl! You naughty girl! I'll punish you more, and more, and even more~!"
Akeno gave lightning strikes over and over again. However, Takato thought that they weren't doing much damage, not like the ones before. If anything, it seemed like Akeno was prolonging the pain so the monster suffered even more.
"Akeno, calm down now girl."
Akeno adopts a pout, and shakes her head but does as she is told.
"No fun. I was beginning to enjoy myself, now I can't." Akeno walks over to Takato and then hugged around his neck as Rias moves forward. "Where you watching Takato-kun? Did you see that naughty monster be punished? I did it for you because she was bad and stripped you~ Don't look so worried Takato-kun, I'll take care of you and give you much happiness. Besides, since you were stripped, shall I strip for you?"
"Pft! A-Akeno-san!"
Akeno giggled sweetly, and held him tightly.
"Don't worry, I'll show you my body Takato-kun since we all saw yours by force."
"N-No, that's not necessary..."
Takato sniffles while Rias stands before the Devil. It had already given up, it didn't want to fight. Even then, Rias' hand danced with her demonic energy, and that was pointed straightly for the Devil that was before her.
"Any last words before I end you?"
The Stray Devil looks up at Rias.
"...Let me see..."
"See? See what?"
The Devils eyes go over to Takato who flinches.
"...His body once more..."
"G-Go away and die!"
Takato yelled, and made a shooing movement with his fingers.
Rias chuckles.
"Sorry, I can't grant your last request. So, I'll just have you disappear from my life right now!"
A gigantic black mass of demonic power is shot out from Rias' palm. It's so big that it can cover all of the monster's body. The mass of demonic power devours the monster's body.
When the demonic power disappears, so did the monster's body.
Just like Rias said, it disappeared.
Confirming that, Rias makes a sigh.
"It's over. Good work everyone."
"Great, then I'm going home. I've been humiliated enough for today..."
Takato went to leave, but Rias stopped him.
"One second, I haven't told you and Ise something yet."
"What?"
"Your piece, the role you'll play in my peerage."
"And, what role is that?"
Ise asked with a curious face. Takato didn't know either. He felt stronger sure, was he a Rook? Was he a Bishop because of his demonic power? Or, was he a Knight for his speed, though it didn't increase significantly, and neither did his strength either.
He was sure that he probably was a Bishop based on what was said before by Akeno regarding demonic power.
However, his expectations were suddenly thrown out the window.
"You are a Pawn. Ise, you are a Pawn as well, my only Pawn's at that."
"I'm the lowest…."
Ise sighed out, depression taking over her body.
Takato waved his hand towards her.
"Ise-san, a Pawn, if I'm remembering right, has the ability to use other traits. It is basically the Queen without having all the abilities all of the time."
Ise's hopes raised.
"Y-Ya sure that's right?"
"Y-Yes, I believe so Ise-san. It is called promotion in chess, maybe it is something like that to the Devils Evil Piece thingy's."
"I wanna see your thingy."
Ise smirked out, showing her naughty smiles.
Takato blushes bright red, and shakes his head.
"P-Please don't look there, it is shameful."
"N-No! You're wrong Takato! Your member is delightful! I love it! Please don't be shy about it! You are cuter than cute! And so is your-"
"Leave Senpai alone pervert."
BANG!
With a dull sound, Koneko knocked Ise out. The brown haired girl laid on the floor, and couldn't move. The others watched on and felt frightened of the loli girl who did that seemingly on a whim.
"K-Koneko!"
Rias snapped, but Koneko wore a cool expression.
"...She deserves it, she perv's on Senpai too much. She needed to be stopped."
Koneko said it with a resolve like no other.
Rias didn't exactly think that would be the best way to go about it, even then she found it rather fun and unique that Koneko became quite the person.
"Of course, but still..."
Koneko didn't say anything else, and looked on with pride, she had been wanting to do that for a while now, and was glad that she managed to do so.
"Nope, not gonna happen."
Takato denied, as he sat down in the clubroom.
Since the previous night, Takato had been training his demonic power.
But, now Rias was sat in a room with Takato, and was trying to convince him, as the others watched on.
"Takato, you have to do contracts."
"The last contract I went on, I almost got molested! The next one I go on, what's gonna happen? Is someone going to kill me or something?"
"That's silly, I didn't mean to do that, and the next one is a man as well."
"He might be gay and into me. I wouldn't be surprised, after you sent me to monster milf after Bishounen's like me."
"That's just your imagination, he isn't that weird."
"What's his thing then?"
Takato asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well, he dresses up as a magical girl, and wishes to be a magical girl."
Takato shook his head, as Rias showed a picture. His eyes went wide, seeing a hulking man dressed in a magical girls outfit, which frightened him. If the guy looked more feminine then perhaps, but this guy, was the pinnacle of a man's body, so many muscles, and even had stubble as well.
"Great, and I'm sure that he'll try and make me dress up as a magical girl as well. Sorry, but no, I'm not doing it. I mean, I was only stripped yesterday by a monster that seemed to want to rape me, and before that, the milf monster came after me, and wanted to do the same thing. Now, you're going to send some magical girl in a man's body, after me. Why do you hate me so much Buchou? What have I ever done to you?"
"I don't hate you, it's the opposite actually, I care deeply about you."
Rias denied hating him, but Takato wasn't so sure.
"Then stop sending me to weirdos! How about a nice contract with a game of...I don't know, cards!? Play a little Yu-Gi-Oh or something? Maybe play Pokemon together?"
Rias chuckled awkwardly.
"I don't have any like that. The closest I have is a man that's a secluded person who sits on a railroad shooting cans."
Takato gave Rias a weird look.
"...Why don't you have normal people? And how is that close?"
"Shooting cans can be a game."
Rias countered, as Takato rolled his eyes.
"I'm not going on another contract until my heart is recovered from the last one."
Rias sighed, and sat next to him.
"How about I pay you?"
"I'm not a prostitute. Pay me anything, and I still wont go."
Rias ran a hand through her hair, and looked on curiously.
"Well...if you do it, I'll sleep next to you, naked. I'll even allow you to fondle my breast~"
Rias teased. Takato blushed slightly, but he wouldn't be swayed.
"Who do you think I am to be tempted like that? Even if you're very attractive-" Ise frowned, that Takato thought Rias was attractive. "-I don't suddenly lose all of my intelligence when you're around, and become a mindless drone, especially when it comes to doing things that I am frightened of doing. Don't you understand what that woman did to me? I'm traumatized because of her."
Rias sighed out, trying to think of something.
However, Akeno walked closer, and held onto Takato as his cheeks turned a little red.
"Fufu, it is okay Buchou, I'll keep Takato-kun with me~"
"Akeno..."
"There's other ways he can become a good Devil without doing contracts. Besides, it isn't unreasonable, you did send him to, as Takato-kun said, the milf monster, I wouldn't want to go on another contract for a while if I was in that situation. Leave Takato-kun to me for the moment, he'll be fine, isn't that right Takato-kun?"
"A-Ah, Akeno-san..."
Akeno's fingers brushed against Takato's face, and leaned down. He breathed hard as she smiled towards him, Ise becoming increasingly annoyed.
"Fufu, don't you worry Takato-kun, you're a good boy. I'll make sure you're okay~"
Rias looked on, and felt slightly bothered that he wouldn't be doing a contract. Then again, she knew Takato was traumatized enough, so she let it go for now.
"Fine, but you'll have to do contracts eventually, Takato."
"Fine, let me recover from the last one, and let me pick the next one."
"Alright, if that's how you want it, I'll agree with that."
Takato nodded in thanks, and allowed his head to fall backwards in relief.
The next night, Takato walked back home, and since Rias and the others were busy, he was on his own. He had things with him in case he would need something for protection. He had the gun and the sword. Ise was on a contract, he even knew where, as she texted him about it. Since he wasn't going to be doing contracts for a little while, he decided to just head home.
However, as he walked home, he got the sense that he was being followed.
He didn't get what it was at first.
He suspected that it was a Fallen Angel, or an Exorcist.
But he was wrong.
This felt different to that.
He didn't even know what he was going to do.
But, he placed his fingers on the gun and ran down the metal.
Slowly walking, he attempted to go into a place where people would be. His logic was that if he was in a place where everyone could see him, humans and other things, then they wouldn't attack his form, no matter what.
But he was wrong.
When he walked towards the city lights, a magic circle appeared before him once more.
His hand went forward, and he summoned his Sacred Gear.
The one who appeared before him was that woman again. The one who was dressed in the gothic lolita. The one who caused him to become a killer, and now, he was going to, be facing her if he had too.
"Well, hello again Takato-sama. It seems that you're doing well."
Takato's eyes sharpened upon the woman.
"It is you again. What are you going to do this time? Going to attack me? Going to control a member of the public perhaps? Because you did that last time, didn't you?"
The woman showed a sinister smile.
"I did yes, and don't worry, I haven't come to fight you...well, maybe. Today, I just wanted to ask a few things from you. And before you try it, any heavy handed methods with me, and I will shoot you down with my magic. Alright?"
Takato's eyes sharpened.
"Threatening me. Just who are you, really? And what do you have to do with me huh? Are you some kind of edge lord?"
The young woman twirled around her parasol, and seemed to be amused.
"Don't worry about such things now, all I wanted to do was confirm your status, and edge lord huh, I know an edge lord. You've been off the radar for years now, and it seems like you've turned into a Devil. Is there, any particular reason for that to happen? Did you really become a Devil or something?"
Takato moved backwards slightly, but the young woman twirled her finger.
"I became a Devil, not of my own choice. But that's not your concern."
"Of course it is. I have thought about killing you a few times. But to be the grandson of that woman, it is surprising. Well, she did die, didn't she?" Takato's hands shook angrily, as the woman smirked. "Oh, I'm sorry, I've hit a nerve, haven't I?"
"You shouldn't speak lightly about my Obaa-chan. If you do, I wont forgive you."
The woman let out a small titter.
"That's cute, I like your resolve. But, did you think you could take me in a fight or something? Because, you can't. Perhaps if this was….well, you aren't going to be able to fight me. I'm a master magician and all, so you can't defeat me. You're a new Devil who doesn't even know what your Sacred Gear's do."
"Gear's...plural?"
The woman placed a hand to her mouth.
"Hohohoh, that's right. Well, you don't know, so I wont help you. Then again, who would want to help you? Alone, you're destined to be alone, you know that, don't you? Always, forever, alone. That's what you'll end up as. A certain person was right about you, it is all your fault that your family is dead. Your Obaa-chan, is dead because of you."
That was a low blow on Takato.
He felt it stinging, and he hated the woman was that before him.
Takato didn't like the sound of that, and his eyes sharpened considerably.
"Whatever you say. If you want to have a fight, then lets do it. Because, even if you can fight me, then you wont be moving for much longer. I'm sorry, but I am going to have to stop you if you try and come for me."
The Witch looked on and grinned.
Her hands danced with magical equations.
Somehow, it seemed...familiar.
He didn't fully understand, but he saw that there was something about the way that she was moving, the way that she was using her magic, that seemed familiar, but he couldn't put his finger on what it was.
"Then, have this!"
Takato summoned his demonic power. It came from the tip of his staff, and it unleashed a sizable ball of demonic power. The woman smiled, and unleashed her spell, shooting down the demonic power with lightning.
"Nice, you have good demonic power. But you wont be able to make it out alive if you do nothing but sit there!"
The young woman unleashed a bolt of lightning for Takato who dodged to the side. The powerful lightning strike managed to blow away apart of the path he walked on. It was unreal, how she could summon such power. As he dodged, shadows began to dance around his feet, like they were going to be used.
"Screw you!"
Takato ran around the young woman, and made several blasts of demonic power. Since he was a newbie, he didn't know if it would reach her body, but he didn't care. He had things that he needed to do, and this was one of them.
The woman watched the attempts at the attack, and scoffed.
"Even if you attack me like that, it wont save you or anything." The woman raised several barriers, but then she felt something off. "Huh..."
"Break!"
From below her, Takato had sent demonic power into the ground, and the ground sank lower. Because she wasn't expecting it, the girl stumbled a little bit, where Takato jumped into the air, and aimed his staff downwards.
From above, he made demonic power when she was distracted, and shot it downwards into a burst.
The young woman, looked up, and placed her hand there.
"Watch this."
Takato's power was crushed under the giant fireball that she shot out. Takato crossed his arms across his body and took the blow. The flames burned his body and blasted him down into the ground.
"Bitch!"
Takato growled, landing on the ground with burns across his body.
"Yes, that's me. I am a bitch huh. Well, that's alright, I don't mind being a bitch." The Witch pointed her hand towards Takato and unleashed lightning. "Have that! And that!"
The lightning came at Takato who couldn't move in time.
His hands went upwards, and shadows responded.
"No!"
She watched as the lightning was swallowed by the shadows. Takato looked on with surprise, and looked to his staff.
"Is this you...?"
He didn't get it, but he wasn't going to unwelcome it either.
The shadows shot out lightning from behind the Witch. The young woman's eyes widened, and turned her head, seeing the lightning and raised her barriers to block it just at that time. Seeing that he had control over shadows, Takato slowly was working out what it was doing.
"The shadows, absorbed the attack...and fired it off from another shadow...is it this staff that did it? Have I had this ability and didn't know...no, something is different...the staff didn't do anything, maybe that's what it was...but, I have a shadow type Sacred Gear...that's so freaking cool! So, I'm like Shikamaru-kun then...maybe Tokoyami-kun, or maybe I'm like Blackbeard, just not evil...either way, cool!"
He fanboyed out, and tossed his staff into the air, the Witch watching with amusement.
"This wont work."
The boy smirked, Takato using that chance to concentrate all of his demonic power into his hands, and shot it off in a volley of energy.
The power rippled through the air for the girl. The young woman chuckled happily, and placed her hand outwards, blocking the attack all together with a barrier. Takato ground his teeth as the woman looked right into the boys face.
"Clever trick. Using your Sacred Gear as a distraction and attacking with demonic power, quite the ingenious movement. But you're too weak to challenge me. You simply couldn't-"
Before she could finish, from Takato's Sacred Gear staff, a bolt of demonic power was shot forward, and slammed against the young woman. She was surprised, her eyes were stunned, and Takato took that chance to run forward in her stunned state, as shadows danced around his form.
"My Sacred Gear is apart of me! If it is, then it is an extension of me, and because of that, I can channel my demonic power through the staff, and have it fire off attacks! Obviously, it was a risky move, but here we are now! And I can control shadows, so don't fuck with me!"
Takato got closer, and balled his fist. Even though he didn't like hitting girls, he made an exception for this one, and ended up delivering a hard punch to the young woman's face. Before he could, she activated a barrier to block the impact, but Takato's fist was a distraction, and ended up being embedded into the stomach of the young woman.
"Gwaaaaah."
She was surprised, and ended up spitting out blood. Even as a Pawn, he could muster enough strength to deliver a hard attack on the young woman's body. Takato spun around and charged up his foot for an attack on her body, shadows gathering by his feet at his will, increasing his attacking strength at the same time, honestly he was surprised that it was working at all like this.
"Have this!"
"Screw you!"
The woman didn't allow it to happen, and coated herself with a barrier. Takato's foot was blocked by her barrier while the shadows exploded on the barrier, cracking it, but Takato didn't stop, and slammed his hand onto the ground, sending demonic power from below her barriers.
"I wont lose to you!"
Even if he was inexperienced, he had learned enough to unleash basic demonic powers. He knew it wouldn't be enough to actually win the fight. But it didn't matter in the end. It seemed like it would be okay if he could do at least this much.
When seeing it, the woman stopped the barrier, and used her own magic to cancel out the ground filled with demonic power, the pulse of her magic was enough to knock him down onto the ground, where she laughed a little.
"Your little tricks might work on a Low Class Fallen Angel, but this isn't going to work on me. My power is beyond your power to understand. And when we will finally did meet, I truly did hope you'd be a good opponent...but you weren't even a resemblance of what I thought the grandchild of that woman would be. And to even become a Devil, I should just burn you out of existence."
The woman created a flame within her hand. Takato got horrible feelings from looking upon it, and he knew that he wouldn't be able to take this person normally. But he would have to do his best, and get away, that's the best he could do now.
"You can try. You can fight me if you want, but I want to know why. Why do you know my name?"
"In the circles I hang out with, there isn't a person alive who doesn't know the name Takato Miyamoto-sama. You are rather something. Well, your lineage would be more accurate, and if you are...then it means your future is going to be the most interesting, if I don't squash it out of you right now. To be honest, I kind of hate you, and I shall have to burn you away."
Takato got onto his feet, and moved backwards.
The young woman inched closer and closer.
"Sorry, I can't let you leave now Takato-sama. So, stay still while I burn you away, okay?"
"Screw you!"
Takato went to take something out, but the Witch already had fired off her attack. Takato gasped, and raised his hands, making a wall of shadows. The Witch growled, and sent off more attacks. He grimaced, not really knowing how to make them devour the attack like before, was bombarded by the flames. Each flame attack that hit, blew more of the shadows away, so Takato willed them to be fixed.
But, her flames were strong, and managed to get the upper hand, and blew Takato backwards, onto the ground, near his staff.
"Tch, I should not be having this much trouble with you, he's surely going to be angry."
"He? Who's he?"
The Witch laughed.
"He, is someone who wants you, Takato-sama, rather what should belong to him." The Witch made flames appear in her hand, but were different than the ones before. She pointed her hand at Takato...but, something weird happened. "W-What are you doing? Obey my command!"
The flames...had turned away from Takato.
Something about him...they weren't going for.
The Witch tried forcing the flames towards Takato, but the flames kept bending away as if they had a mind of their own.
No matter what she did, they didn't attack. Even when she fired it off, the flames bent away from Takato and crashed near him, but never on him, confusing the young man.
"Why are they not attacking me...those flames...they feel...so good...why do they feel like this...? Those flames...have I seen them before...no, I couldn't have...but, those flames are so bright and beautiful, they remind of..."
While thinking to himself, the Witch growled and dispelled the flames.
"Why is this not...tch, it really is because he's the true...never mind, I'll just use magic." Her hand danced with magic equations, and pointed towards the down Takato. "Sorry Takato-sama, I'll just use my magic instead. That should be enough for you."
The young woman fired off her flames.
He tried to use his shadows, but she made barriers above them to stop their growth.
He grimaced, and grabbed the staff.
"Do something! Anything! Please! You've got to have some kind of power, I know that you do! Please, help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
He cried out, this was his only chance now...
And when he cried out, the staff began to glow.
When the flames hit the staff...something happened.
"Ugh...w-what the hell..."
Takato felt energy fleeting him immediately, but in return for that, something happened to the flames.
Curse like patterns came over the flames, with a odd sensation running through said flames. Because of those curse marks, the flames disappeared as if they weren't there, and Takato felt a hit to his mind and stamina as well, physically, and mentally, he felt as if he had been drained a bit, and he panted at the feeling.
The Witch watched on, in disbelief.
"Curse marks...that's his Trick Vanish...I thought that only worked on people...does it work on magic that's already been fired as well...? Or, is this a subspecies in normal form like that idiot Siegfried has...? Then again, Sacred Gear's grow with their owner...did this happen because Takato-sama wished for it...? Did his Sacred Gear respond, and seal off attacks as well as peoples abilities...no, my fire was an ability, it is magic, and he sealed it off, and because of that sealing process, it disappeared instantly...though, by the sweat on his face and his panting, he did take a hit to his mental and physical energies, so he can't use it repeatedly and he only sealed the attack, my abilities haven't been sealed off...even then, to seal off my fired attacks, it seems that Takato-sama or someone had adjusted that already...shit, this fucker is becoming a problem..."
While she was thinking about it, Takato had once chance, even if he was mentally, and physically exhausted.
Takato took this chance to go into his bag, and took out the holy water, and threw it at her. She went to burn it with magic, but Takato shot it with the bullet of light he had with the gun he possessed, and it exploded.
"Ooh crap!"
The woman wasn't expecting it, she didn't expect Takato to make a lethal weapon out of holy water.
But when it began to clear, she saw that he already had taken off. He had used the explosion of water as a distraction. She didn't know how he got it to explode, but she didn't care, and gave chase, using magic as a means to fly.
Takato knew that he would be being chased, so he decided to give her the slip.
He ran into an area that he knew would be the best to hide in.
When the woman went overhead, and looked on…
She couldn't see him.
He wasn't there, why wasn't he there?
She didn't get it, and she couldn't understand it either.
"Eh, he's around here, I can sense his power so how..."
What she didn't know was that Takato had escaped into a manhole that was nearby.
He knew she'd spot him running away, and if she could sense, then she'd definitely know.
But if she couldn't physically see him, and even if she could sense him, hopefully he would be able to get away. Though he wasn't exactly thrilled about being put into a place like this, since it was essentially a sewer.
"Ugh, the things I have to do to avoid crazy bitches..."
Takato had to go through the sludge, even if he didn't like it.
He moved slowly, hopefully not giving his place of hiding away.
However, as he walked through the sludge, he heard a large booming sound behind him and the area above his head began to crack as well.
Almost afraid to look, he took off running.
"A wise precaution!"
The woman sent off a large fireball towards Takato from behind, and he turned.
He knew he wouldn't be able to do anything, and he cursed it. He couldn't even fight this woman, and he couldn't do anything. No trick, no anything could get him out of this. Even his demonic power wouldn't save him either, and he didn't even know what happened before with the attack being sealed, and his darkness powers as well, he felt tired to even try it.
But then as it gained traction, Takato's eyes became vacant once more, and slowly, his consciousness left, and a smirk appeared on his face.
His eyes shot for the Witch, vacant.
Suddenly, from below, the shadows erupted forth, and devoured the flames.
The Witch gasped, and turned behind her, but from there, a spear of shadows erupted forth. She ground her teeth, thrusting her hand forth, and caused the barrier to erupt forth, but a wicked smile appeared on Takato's face.
Her eyes turned towards Takato who cracked his head to the side...then she felt something hot.
From up above, she saw the light of her fire, shocking her. She didn't have time to raise a barrier, and in result of that, the flames washed over her skin.
"Iyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
She screamed from the flames burning her skin. Takato watched on with a wicked look on his face...but then his eyes turned back to normal, and he looked around.
"What in the..." His eyes went to the Witch who was suffering from burns. "How in the hell..."
"Tch, he never said anything about that...seems like you're full of surprises." Her hand lit up with flames, and went to send them out to Takato, but they stopped, and didn't attack him. "Why!? Why aren't you working!? You always obey me and now..."
"What are those flames?"
Takato demanded, only for the Witch to grin.
"You want to know? Haven't you ever heard of being a good boy and waiting for answers?"
Takato took a step backwards, but he felt his energy leaving him, and he fell backwards.
Landing on his butt, he saw the Witch walk closer with rage on her face.
"You know, you're far below me. You, this Devil in this town, Rias Gremory, she's weaker than me, and you...you couldn't do this to me. But, you did this...now, you'll play for this, for burning me. I was supposed to take you back alive...but, I'm going to have my fun with you for a while! Even that stupid Hakuryuukou can't do anything!"
"Hakuryuukou..."
It seemed...familiar to him, but he couldn't place why that was.
"That's right, your guardian Angel...well, Devil I should say. I had to give her, and her damn minions the run around, they're really are hellbent on protecting you...wonder why that is? Well, it wont matter in the end."
The woman allowed her magical circles to appear, and sent a various wave of spells towards Takato.
The young man raised his darkness shield as much as he could...but, even then the spells took it down. He also looked to his staff, but it disappeared, he was low on energy.
He closed his eyes, waiting for the attack to touch him…
But it never did.
He became confused as to why he wasn't hurt by the attack, so he slowly opened his eyes…
And before him, was a dazzling white light.
He couldn't see it that well due to the darkness.
Not even his Devil eyes could help him.
By now, his Sacred Gear had been desummoned.
"Tch, you're getting in my way, again!? Why are you here!?"
"I told you before, I wont let you touch this boy, he's an innocent."
"This shit isn't innocent! He's going to burn!"
The Witch growled, and magic surrounded her. But the warrior in white didn't even flinch, and a radiant power was unleashed. From the hand of the white thing, an aura was spread out as the attacks came out of the Witches magic circles.
[Half Dimension!]
Takato heard a voice come from the white thing that echoed.
The next second, he saw the attacks of the young woman's being shrunk down, and the white thing broke through them with their fists. However, as their powers were colliding with one another, the area they were in began to shake dangerously, and pieces of the roof began to collapse in.
Takato looked around, and dodged a piece of debris coming from the roof as best as he could, but as the two of them were fighting one another, a large piece of debris came from the roof, Takato went to move, but the wounds he received from the Witch before prevented him from moving fast.
"Aaaaah!"
Takato let out a cry, and protected himself with his hands.
"Taka!"
Before it could fall on him, the white thing appeared above the boy, and used their own body to defend him. The rubble didn't even seem to hurt the white thing at all. Takato looked up, and could see, a strange armour.
Before he couldn't see it, but now it was super close, he could see armour of white, or silver. He couldn't tell. It looked to be a combo of both from his perspective. Yet, it looked really beautiful as well, he couldn't deny that, and it seems, very familiar to his eyes.
"Awwwww, are you protecting your beau~? Maybe I should just roast you into a crisp~"
The young woman toyed, but the white armour turned their hand towards her, and unleashed a violent wave of power. The Witch became shocked, raising barriers to defend herself, but powers were strong, stronger than she predicted, and she was blast backwards.
"Come, we're going."
Takato couldn't recognize the voice…
But it sounded so familiar at the same time.
How that was possible, he didn't know.
He didn't even understand how that could be.
All he knew was that there was something going on.
The next moment, Takato was picked up in the white armour's arms, and flew away.
Dazzlingly in a blinding speed, Takato was taken to the sky. He felt the wind rushing by his face, blowing his hair around. From how high they were, he could see everything. All of Kuoh. It truly was a lovely experience, after what just happened.
His eyes went towards the white armour, and stared into the yellow eyes.
"...You are...you saved me...from that woman..."
"Shh now, it's okay, she can't hurt you."
The voice soothed, he was in a daze.
He didn't understand what happened.
He was being attacked, then this armour saved him…
Why?
Why did this person save him?
What did they want from him?
These and more questions were on his mind, and he didn't know what he was going to do now.
The young boy's eyes fluttered.
"But, she's coming for me...she was saying strange things...who are you…? Have I...seen you before...? Why did you call me Taka…? Only one person calls me that..."
"I'm an ally, you can trust me. I'm sorry for being late, but you survived, you're very resilient, and intelligent, my cute Taka. Don't worry, everything is fine now, you wont be harmed, I'll chase that Witch away, she wont bother you again for a while..." The big yellow eyes ran over his form, and they blinked. "...What happened to you? Who did this to you…? One of the Devils...they turned you..."
If Takato didn't know any better, then he'd say that she knew something.
She knew something...about him.
But what that was, he didn't know.
"Did...turned me...? I don't...understand..."
Takato didn't understand what was happening.
He couldn't.
This was all new to him, and overwhelming as well.
"It's okay now."
"Being...like this...sucks...people keep...attacking me...and I don't understand why... What have...I ever done...to anyone...? What did I do to deserve this...? I just wanted to live with her, that girl who stayed beside me even when Obaa-chan died, and be happy...explore the world...go to every country and do things I never could when I was a child..." The armour's eyes flickered at that as tears came from his eyes. "Now...I'm on everyone's hit list, a servant to a Devil I barely know...and I don't know why..."
"It's because you're special, Taka."
"There's nothing special about me..."
The armour's fingers brushed his face, gaining his attention.
"Yes there is, you don't know yet, but there is something very special about you."
His eyes flickered, listening to what the armour said, and how kind they sounded, and something was adding up in his head.
"Who are you..."
"Sleep."
Suddenly, as the armour's hand ran over his face with some unknown magic, his eyes became heavy, and he fell unconscious within the armour's arms not only because of the spell, but because he was mentally, and physically exhausted.
The armour flew all the way to Takato's apartment, and walked in without a care.
The armour walked towards Takato's bedroom, placing the sleeping boy down onto the bed. Pulling the covers over the young boy, the helmet of the armour came off to reveal a pretty face of a young woman.
She bent down towards Takato's sleeping form, brushing his sleeping face tenderly, lovingly.
"While I was chasing someone else off who was trying to hurt you...something else got you and now that Witch came for you, good thing I was on my way back to see you huh...my poor Taka. Turned into...whoever did this to you, is going to pay. First that damn Witch, and then whoever did this to you my cute Taka..." Her lips touched his cheek, and he smiled in his sleep, making her smile. "Even now, your smile makes me the most happy. Don't worry Taka, I'll be back soon. I'll chase off the Witch and kill her if I can, then I'll be back. I promise, wait for me."
The girl kissed his cheek once more, and then stood up.
She clicked her fingers, and left a box beside the bed, on the dressing table, and quickly wrote a card as well.
"I never thought you'd need it, but maybe this might help protect you, my Taka. At least, you'll know what you've got. For now, sleep. You'll be protected until the morning, I'll make sure of it."
The woman's armoured hand stroked the boys face, and then left to go and deal with a Witch who'd dare hurt her Taka.
End chapter!
So, we got some Takato x Yumi moments this chapter, with the beginning and Takato suspecting a few things is going on. Then Takato learned more about his demonic power, and showed that he can release at least a little bit of it. Then the fight against Viser, who stripped Takato with acid, maybe this might be the beginning of Isane trying to learn her special technique by seeing this. Koneko, not having her perverseness, knocks Ise about a little bit, and we learned that Takato is a Pawn, Mutation Pawn at that with a value higher than a single one. And finally Takato had another encounter with the woman with magic, and while she is a lot more powerful than the current him, he caught her by surprise by using his Night Reflection, and even Trick Vanish to various degrees of success, and bought enough time for a timely save by a certain someone, who even left something to help Takato understand a few things.
Also, it seems that there's...something with Takato, something different that's protecting him. I wont spoil what it is, but it is also to do with the reason why he has two Sacred Gears, and his past as well as why the Witch, and whoever she's working for, wants Takato.
Also, thanks to everyone who voted about Takato's familiar! It has given me some cool ideas!
Well, with nothing else to say, thanks for reading and until next time!
Takato; Ise (fem), Vali (fem), Rias, Akeno, Asia, Koneko, Yumi (fem), Gasper (fem), Xenovia, Irina, Rossweisse, Ravel, Kuroka, Kunou, Le Fay, Ophis.
