Hello, and welcome to the next chapter!

DocSlendy; Irina would too, so you'd be great together hehe~

Harem Master123; Thanks! It is going to be something this chapter! She is yeah, she can see it now, and they are going to become stronger together. Well, lots of people think they are the same person in this fic, so you're not the only one. And cool suggestions~

hellspam; Cool, I'm glad! Hope it is going well, I can understand about moving house, it can be a pain. Thanks very much! She has yeah, let's go forward with that!

Nivek Beldo; Thanks, it was quite a action chapter huh. Yeah, I think most people would be pushed to alcohol with Serafall on one side, Kokabiel on the other, and both want her dead, she's scared. Ooh yeah, Sona hides it quite well. Rias was, Sona was making some valid points about it. It was pretty action there huh, everyone showed their stuff. Yeah, we're gonna get some kind of conclusion this chapter.

Tohka123; Thanks very much! They do yeah, and feel sorrowful about it, some more than others and will be shown more later on. Indeed, that was a major Makoto x Sona moment. Rias just wants to get out of there, even if she gets wasted on alcohol. It was tough, but they are gonna pull together, and fight together. Maybe he does, he does seem to have something about that. Thanks, I'll try my best!

ShadowUzumaki55; Thanks very much! Yeah, they do, and feel sorry about it, and sad too. Ooh no, his determination isn't going to waver. Sona can see it, and she won't put up with things that her peerage would do, especially towards her elder sisters peerage members. She wants to drown her sorrows alright~ She's being pushed quite far, isn't she? Xenovia will be singing a different tune when she hears about God, and such. But she was able to see that what Yumi didn't see. Yeah, she will do yeah.

Justin D; Very determined indeed. Irina thinks it is normal, she wants a fire breathing dog with three heads. That's normal...for Irina. Yumi surely is going through something, and his eye isn't really going to be restored to what it was before. It is going to be something different. That sounds cool but again, there isn't really a place to put him in, due to what I have planned going out. And thanks!

Guest 1; Yeah, that sounds cool, it could be an interesting concept, somewhat like a male Aigis. Sounds good to me, I like Naoto, then again I like all of the girls from Persona 3-4 and even 5 too. They'll all fun. And that does seem pretty cool.

Yoga Pratama; Well, no one does really, Koneko was joking about Ravel doing drugs. Thanks very much! It was a fun chapter to do! She does yeah, she wants a pet Cerberus for...reasons. Ravel version two, aka Elmen, is she new and improved maybe? Ooh he'll get his Balance Breaker sooner or later. Well, he might be able to do that later on.

Anime PJ; It really did, a whole bunch of different things going on there. Ravel's popular with the bad guys, that's good, right? Eeh, I dunno either, who knows~ Thanks very much, glad that you liked both of them~ It is that time of year, and I thought, why not, right? Hehe, she hit the bottle pretty hard~ And yeah, it is going to be something~

tyson113; Thanks! Yeah, they wont be pleased, they might want blood or something.

Skull Flame; Exactly, she's frightened to die, and is numbing the pain. He does, Serafall isn't going to be pleased when she gets a hand on him. It could be both honestly, she might be drunk right now. Yeah, Makoto does, he does know whats what, and what needs to be sadi at the right time. She wants a Cerberus for and Makoto to raise it together. Ravel's the resident weed grower in the Underworld, at least Koneko thinks so. She is, she can see what she did was wrong, and she'll be making up for it. Yeah, it is lucky, most people would have attacked her, even Makoto said that when they had their little battle a few chapters back. It seems that she was attached to him at least a little bit. She was, and she'll appear before she does in canon. And thanks very much!

UsagiAngelRabbit; Thanks very much! Yeah, there were moments like that around the chapter. Princess, she could be there right now, she'd make the battle more even, maybe. Tosca is a girl, she's a survivor of the Holy Sword Project, and yeah, let's hope they do~

Primevere; Hey! Thanks very much! Thanks very much, a good mixture of fighting and comedy. Irina wants a pet Cerberus, heck she might have one, one day if she so desires. Aah yeah, we'll be getting there rather soon. Tosca, she'll be shown soon enough, it is going to be something Makoto needs to do. Here's the next chapter!

Anonymus; Hey! She has yeah, she can see the error of her ways, and can see that it wasn't Makoto's fault. Ooh yeah she will be, she'll do things now, and she'll stay beside Makoto, always, and will be beside him always. She might very well be quite intimate with him as well, it is going to be interesting going forward. Karma is a bitch isn't it? Yeah, in ways, they really don't care much about her, at least in the ways of her name. A little bit, their rivalry did grow, they have quite the fun interactions. Yeah, that's what I think too, she'd be a great Knight.

Guest 2; Hehe, that would be funny, maybe I'll do that quite soon yeah, sounds great~

Cf96; Thanks very much!

Neonlight01; She seems to have hit the bottle hard, can't blame her with all of the suffering she might go through. And no, I don't think it would. Yeah, I thought it would be a good time to put it in there. Irina wants to adopt a Cerberus, she's such a weird girl huh. But, she and Millicas have quite the rivalry with one another. Yeah, they displayed teamwork, and will display more in the future, and Rias, she's in a place where she doesn't think she's got much to lose right now. She was so wrapped up in her own thoughts and feelings, and didn't realize how she was affecting others, but she has now. Yup, she's achieved it, and it seems a little girl wants Makoto to find Tosca, we'll be getting back to that in the future. I will when I can.

Guest 3; I've never watched it enough to do a story on it, I only know some of what it is so right now, I couldn't do a story on it.

Guest 4; That sounds pretty cool, I've been watching a few eps so far (I'm behind I know) but yeah, I could do that in the future.

Draco-kun; That will be answered in this chapter~

Makoto; Yeah, maybe he could do~ Well, I have come to a decision on that and what is going to happen with her, suffice to say, it is going to be an interesting ride. And thanks, I'll try my best!

Guest 5; Hehe, she wont reach that level of crazy, and yeah, Ravel has a lot of evil fans, dunno if that's good or bad for her.

Well, with those lovely reviews out of the way, it is time to start the chapter!


Battle at Kuoh part three

"Shit...shit, shit...shit...shit...ooh shit..."

A mysterious figure paced up and down, again and again trying to do think of what they were going to say.

The room was dark, and mysterious, with a single light in the middle of it.

It held a device that was meant for holograms, and now, they didn't know what they were going to do.

To tell, or to run and hide?

Either way, they knew that something bad was going to happen, and if they came out of this unscathed, was a very real and scary story all together, and even the mysterious person didn't know what was going to happen.

Twiddling with their thumbs, a figure finally appeared, the Hakuryuukou.

[Why have you called me?]

The mysterious person flinched at the voice, they already knew this was going back, but the Hakuryuukou was more mad than anything else.

This, was going to break the mysterious person now.

They didn't know how they were going to recover from it.

"Y-Yeah, you see...you like me, don't you?"

The Hakuryuukou just stared on at the person.

Not even blinking, a blank expression on her face.

That didn't help either.

"Ooh come off, you don't even like me!? I thought we were friends!"

The person argued, but the Hakuryuukou's eyes just sharpened, making the mysterious person feel even sicker than before.

[What is it that you're calling for? I'm currently in the middle of a mission, I don't have time for this.]

The person paled, feeling ill, more so than they ever thought possible.

But, they couldn't hold back now, they weren't allowed to hold back.

"I'm sorry, I thought that you'd want information on Makoto-chan..."

The Hakuryuukou's eyes changed swiftly.

[What's happened to him?]

"Why do you assume something bad?"

The Hakuryuukou wasn't exactly in the best mood right now, seeing that something could have happened to Makoto.

[Just tell me.]

The harshness of the tone.

A very scary and hard tone came from the Hakuryuukou, making the person feel frightened, more than they should.

"Okay, okay. Yeah, I've got it...erm, you see, Makoto-chan, came against...a man..."

[Kokabiel?]

Wincing even more, the person in darkness continued.

"No...well, I mean, right now, yes, but not then...the person, did something to Makoto-chan...and before I tell you, please keep in mind that I've protected him for over a year and a half now, besides the time that he became a Devil, but that's not my fault as Elmen should share some of the responsibility as well, and I love him, so please remember that before you go all pissed off at me and I'm scared...and please don't murder me, I don't want to die..."

[If something has happened to him, then just tell me already!]

They felt fear right now, they really felt it deep within their core.

"Well, you see...you've never cared for his black eye, have you…? I mean, between his black and golden eye, you've always loved his golden eye, right? The very fact that it is golden and beautiful, you love that eye above the black eye, right?"

[Whats happened to his eye? Has someone injured him?]

This was like torture, and as soon as they revealed it, they knew that they were going to die.

"Well...the eye itself, just doesn't exist anymore..."

From the expression on the Hakuryuukou's face, the mysterious person began shedding tears.

[Doesn't exist…?]

"Shit...you see, this water guy, with weird black shit water, melted his eye...it wasn't my fault! It was that bitch Irina! She was the one who was supposed to be hit, but he's got a good heart, and he saved her...it's not my fault okay! It isn't, I fucking swear! It's that woman, damn what's her name, the red head...shit...erm, is it Rio or something...Riri maybe...whatever, the owner of the Sekiryuutei as well! She's a main culprit in this! She was supposed to look after him too, it isn't my fault damn it, please don't become mad at me! I'm scared!"

The Hakuryuukou just look on, the mysterious person felt afraid.

They slowly moved backwards, even though they weren't physically there, it didn't seem to matter.

Fear was what was overcoming him right now, that's all there could be too it.

[I see…]

"Ooh shit, am I going to die…?"

They just knew by the tone, that fear was going to overcome them, and then death was going to be certain.

[I am going to punish you, for what you've done. I sent you there, to protect him, and then I heard his eye has disappeared?]

"I-I did my best, I protected him for over a year, didn't I!? I did my best, it isn't my fault that this happened!"

[But it has, and now...you really do push my patience.]

Tears came from the darkness strangers eyes.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, please forgive me, I never meant for this to happen. Please, I'm sorry...Makoto-chan would be sad if I disappeared, we have a unique and sexy bond...b-but, you're better than me so...yeah...I'm shutting up now."

A heavy sigh came from the Hakuryuukou, very unhappy with the person before her.

[Whatever, I'm going to have to come back now, and make sure that he is safe. You don't even understand what this means, and as for you and that Vampire...I'll deal with you when the time comes. I'm on my way.]

Seemingly abandoning her mission, she cut off the contact, and disappeared.

The stranger fell down to the ground, and started crying, they knew the reality that was before them.


Yumi couldn't believe it, the feeling that she held inside of herself right now, the feeling of, peace.

She shouldn't be feeling that though. She couldn't help but use the feelings she had in her to fight, and that's what she was going to do, she wasn't going to stop either, she needed to fight for what she thought was right.

She looked down towards Makoto, and saw that his smile was always up towards her. No matter what else ever happened, even if she pushed him away, even if she told him to leave, he didn't, leave her.

He didn't even think about it, he stayed right beside her, and wouldn't leave her side, he was going to stay beside her. And that thought alone, made her feel special, the very thought of him being right beside her, always comforted her, and now that she had seen her friends again, it made everything special in her eyes.

He, put in more effort than anyone, and because of this, he had his eye obliterated, something that was a very big sacrifice for anyone to make, and for her to see it, she couldn't deny that she loved him even more.

Even with the others on the battlefield right now, it didn't matter. Even with Kokabiel's appearance, it didn't matter, because all that mattered right now was the one eyed boy right beside her.

Rias on the other hand, just looked on with bafflement.

"Did anyone else just see ghosts?"

"Yes, we all saw the ghosts."

Akeno's dry reply caused Rias to go into her shirt, and produce a bottle of vodka from between her breasts.

Akeno gave her a weird look as she drunk it.

"You're having a drink, now? And you keep them between your breasts?"

"Look Akeno, I'm going to be dead in the next twelve point three minutes, and they are great holders."

"I'll say..."

Ise spoke while perversely looking at Rias' breasts.

"That's very precise."

Akeno noted, but Rias just drunk her vodka.

"I know my Queen, but I need it, it helps me focus, gives me courage and strength, and makes me feel buzzed."

"How many have you had?"

Akeno asked with amazement.

"I don't know, maybe five or six."

"You only had one and a half outside...so, you drunk like four before coming here?"

Rias shrugged, and continued to drink.

Yumi ignored them, and decided to look at Makoto.

"Makoto-kun I..."

She didn't know how to begin.

She had treated him like her emotional punching bag.

Like, she could say anything, and it wouldn't matter.

But, it did matter.

It all mattered, and it didn't matter at all at the same time.

"Don't worry Yumi-senpai, I understand, it is all okay now. Your friends wished for you to live, you have to live for them now, okay? All of their wishes, you have to do them. All of the things they wanted to see, you have to allow yourself to see them, and move forward for them."

Even now, Makoto was being kind.

That's what she liked...no, that's what she loved about him.

She loved that even when he should be angry at her, which she wouldn't blame him, he still is there for her. She felt like she didn't deserve his kindness like this. But, it didn't matter in the end, because he was there for her, and wouldn't let her go, ever.

"But it's not like everything is solved Yumi-senpai."

Makoto spoke again, bringing Yumi back into reality.

She nodded her head swiftly, convincingly showing her strong streak.

"Yes, you're right. It hasn't ended. If we don't take down the evil thing right in front of us, there will be a repetition of the incident that happened to us." Makoto nodded, as Yumi took a stride forward, confidently. "Valper Galilei. As long as I don't kill you, there will be those who would suffer the same fate as us."

"Hmph. It's been said for a long time that research always comes with sacrifices. Haven't you realised that yet?"

"You certainly are evil!"

Makoto growled out, moving closer. Valper felt fear running through him, the eyes that he had looked into Valper's soul. No, Makoto had an icy stare that even Kokabiel felt unnerved about, his eyes glazed over with said fear, but he wouldn't allow Makoto or anyone to see it.

"H-Help! Freed, please help me!"

Yumi was surprised by the amount of fear that Valper radiated from Makoto's presence. His eyes stained with fear when looking at the smaller boy, but Freed answered the call, going right towards Valper, and stood in front of him protectively.

"Aye aye old man! Don't worry, I wont let the Shota near you anyway! I'll take care of it all! Don't worry about anything about that now! I'll kill the Shota, then I'll kill the others as well! We'll have a lovely blood bath together, wont we Makoto-kyun?!"

Valper smirked at Makoto and Yumi.

"Heh! Now, what are you going to do? You should have died when the specimens died, blonde girl, and you, little boy, I can't wait for you to die. I am interesting in your powers though, you caught Kokabiel's attention. I wonder what you really are?"

Makoto didn't show a hint of fear, and neither did Yumi either.

Makoto looked at Yumi, and smiled.

"Yumi-senpai, Excalibur is right in front of us."

Yumi understood what he was talking about, nodding her head.

"I know-"

"That's why you have to do it Yumi-senpai."

Yumi thought about it, and wondered about what it meant, and what she was going to do right now.

"Kibaaaaaaaa! Cut down both Freed and Excalibur!" Ise yelled from the side."You are the "Knight" of the Gremory group and my comrade! My friend! Fight Kibaaaaaaa! Don't waste their feelings and spirit!"

"Ise-kun..."

Makoto heard her whisper, but his lone eye held on her form.

"Yumi! Do it! You have to finish this yourself! Surpass Excalibur! You are the servant of I, Rias Gremory! My "Knight" will not lose to a mere Excalibur! And also, if we need Princess, I am sure she'll come as well! She's Kokabiel mental level, of power! So, she can break Excalibur as well! Love you Yumi!"

Yumi didn't understand the last part, but to hear the praise of her master, made her feel blessed more than anything else. And then she saw Rias put down the empty bottle of vodka.

"Yumi-chan! I believe in you!"

"Rias-buchou, and Akeno-san..."

Yumi's small voice carried over, her eyes welling up. The belief others had for her, made it stronger, the feeling, the desire that she held deep within her, the strong powers that converged within her, made it all the more better.

"I want vengeance."

Koneko's harsh command, made Yumi jump in surprise.

"A-Ah, that's very terrifying to say the least."

Koneko nodded at Yumi.

"I want it, Yumi-senpai, take vengeance on the enemy. I wont settle for anything less."

"O-Okay Koneko-chan. I'll get you your vengeance."

Yumi expressed gently, making Koneko nod her head strongly. She now wanted this, and she wanted Yumi to deliver the blow to the enemy, that's all she wanted in the end, and that's how Makoto also saw it as well, he just didn't want to admit that he wanted Yumi to take vengeance as well.

"Please do your best Kiba-san!"

"Y-Yeah, as Asia-san said, don't mess this up, do it for the comrades if you would?"

"Asia-san...Elmen-san too..."

Rallying around her, were her comrades, her friends. All of them came together just for her, and wanted her to succeed. The light danced inside, and made her feel stronger, and stronger by the second, everyone's voices egging her on, making her feel stronger by the second and wanted her to succeed.

"Yes, they are right Yumi-senpai, you can win too! You're my Onee-sama's Knight, and I am sure that you can win!"

"Well, everyone else is doing it, I might as well too. Go Kiba-sama, I am sure you'll be able to win if you truly try your best!"

"L-Like they said, please do your best Kiba-san! I am sure you'll be able to do it!"

Makoto looked at the trio that said it, Millicas, Ravel, and Irina as well. He was surprised by the last one that said it, but he was happy he heard that regardless.

"Millicas-sama...even Ravel-san and Shidou-san too..."

Yumi moved forward at the voices, convinced now what she was supposed to do.

"Fuck some shit up!"

"Like the Loli said, you have to beat it Kiba, and also, for the record, Master's penis belongs to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

Yumi was disturbed by Kalawarner's words. But she couldn't be more shocked that Fallen Angels were the ones cheering for her as well, it didn't make sense that they would. But, it didn't matter right now, as it made everything better in her eyes, that they cheered for her. Even though they were former enemies, they were now on their side.

Yumi placed a hand on her face, and felt all of the emotions that were bottled up, and she couldn't hold back anymore, tears rolling down her face. She finally felt accepted, and loved, and wanted, and desired.

She then looked towards Makoto's body, and his face once more. She loved his never ending faith in her, and his love for her, made everything feel fantastic. Even with the time limit counting down, it didn't matter at all.

"Makoto-kun, I don't know what to say but..."

"I'm not going anywhere Senpai, I'm still here, and I'm not leaving either. You can go forward now, and beat this opponent, alright?"

Yumi nodded, wiping a hand over her face.

Freed though thought that this would be the perfect time to intervene.

"Hahaha! Why are you crying? You were singing with joy with the ghost-chan. It's really a nuisance. It's totally the worst. You know I hate that song. Just listening to it makes the hair on my skin crawl! I don't want to hear it any more. I'm totally at my limit! I'm going to cut you into pieces and calm myself! With this ultimate Excalibur that has merged two of them!"

"It's not really that impressive, two really..."

Kalawarner noted, Elmen agreeing.

"That's right, it isn't, stop being a bastard."

Freed's eyes fell upon the girls.

"I'm not a bastard!"

He roared with a twisted expression on his face.

"Don't lie, you are a bastard, I hate you."

Elmen told him straight away, she truly didn't like this person, and wished that he would disappear.

"I hate you too Ravel the second!"

Elmen felt herself getting triggered once more, she didn't like this, and she wanted to go and bite him, ripping out his throat would be fine as well.

Yumi looked at Freed, and hated him.

She hated everything he stood for, and now, what he had become as well. And she hated that her friends spirits were used to empower him, and that, was an awful experience to say the least, Makoto wanted this guy to die as well as Yumi.

"…I will become a sword. My comrades. My comrades who have merged with my spirit. Let us overcome it together. The feelings we couldn't say back then! The wishes we couldn't fulfil back then! Right now, right here!" Yumi raised her sword, and Makoto could see that a change was happening with the sword. "I shall become the sword of Makoto-kun and my comrades! Please respond to my feelings now! Sword Birth!"

With her shout, the demonic power, and the light power mixed together. Holy, and demonic was a beautiful blend. Makoto saw the sides of the sword being carved in with the symbols of holy and demonic, and mixed together in a beautiful blinding light.

Yumi thrusted the sword forward, the newly formed sword, Makoto thought that it was beautiful.

"Balance Breaker Sword of the Betrayer. You shall receive the power of this sword that has both the power of light and demonic powers with your own body."

Yumi was fast.

Faster than Freed could keep up with.

Makoto was glad now, that she was using her speed now, and moving faster than it was beforehand.

Even so, Freed blocked her strike. Seriously. You are quite a skilled, exiled-exorcist. But the aura that was covering his Excalibur was being erased by her sword. Makoto was so impressed, that he hung back, allowing Yumi to do it, but he would interfere if she was in danger. But for this fight, he was sure that she wouldn't be.

"That sword surpasses the originator of holy-swords!? Are you fucking kidding me?! Fuck off, right now!"

"If that was the true Excalibur, then I could not have won against it. But that Excalibur cannot cut the feelings of me and my comrades! It is only two out of seven fragments, you've severally overestimated your own powers! Don't even mistake that for a second!"

"Chi! You're beginning to piss me off you little whore!"

Freed clicked his tongue, and stepped back after he pushed Yumi back.

"I won't lose to you! I never will lose to something like you! So, just fucking die already for what you've done! I hate you, your small fucking boyfriend too! Hey, maybe I should poke out his other eye too!? Too bad he wasn't fucked over too!"

Yumi's eyes changed at that, and felt killing intent overcoming her.

"Don't you ever threaten him."

It was so cold that Makoto thought that she channelled his Sacred Gear into her words.

She lunched forward with daring speeds, moving even faster than Freed could see. Cuts appeared all over Freed's body, he only managed to parry a few of them. It was like Yumi was toying with him now, and made cuts into his body and he felt the full extent of the powers that were on her body.

"Why!? Why isn't it hitting!? You are supposed to be the unrivalled Holy Sword-sama, aren't you!? Weren't you supposed to have lots of legends of being the ultimate sword!?" How can you even cut me you stupid whore!?

Freed, made no attempt to even hide his discontent for the young blonde, swinging faster and faster, tapping into Rapidly the Excalibur sword, moving faster with his body and sword vibrating at the same time.

Yumi though was able to keep up with the blade slashing and clashing against the blades, sparks going off between them. Makoto and the others looked very excited right now, the excitement being amazing.

"Then! Then I have to add this as well!"

The tip of the Holy Sword disappeared.

Even though it changed, Yumi could feel the killing intent. Freed could hide his sword, but he couldn't hide the evil intent that his heart resides, and she knew exactly where it was coming from, she could feel it with her body.

GIIN! GIN! GIN! GIIIN!

The transparent sword and Yumi's sword made sparks. She was parrying all of his attacks. She was amazing, no one could deny it.

"It's amazing how she's doing that."

Irina admitted, as Makoto smiled.

"She's fighting for her friends, and she's not going to lose. She's not allowed to lose anymore."

Makoto smiled out, knowing that she was going to be kicking butt. He found it, very appealing that she could do something like this now, something that she would be able to fight like she was, and no matter how or who it was, it was amazing.

"You fucking bitch…! I hate you, how dare you do this to me!? I'm not supposed to lose to you! I'm never gonna lose to you! You're just a failure, you're nothing but a bitch that can't exist! Scummy Devils, can't deal with me! I'll deal with you whore Devils!"

"You've got a violent voice, and disgusting words. But, your hands are truly shaking, would you want to stop that now?"

True to her words, Freed's hands did shake.

He couldn't stop it.

He hadn't come up against an opponent like this before, and never thought that he would do.

Yumi was so good, so able to parry him, best him. Even with Excalibur in his hands, it didn't matter. He might as well had been holding onto a stick as it wouldn't make a difference to Yumi, she was doing this for her friend, for her love, and for her life. Nothing, and nobody was going to hold her back now.

"Screw you bitch! I'll kill you!"

Freed hissed, shaking off the feelings of fear from his being.

Xenovia on the other hand, didn't stop, and moved forward.

"Yes. Keep him there like that. Allow me, Xenovia, to deal the finishing blow." Xenovia suddenly intruded. She held the Holy Sword in her left-hand, and put her right-hand in the air. "Saint Peter. Saint Basil the Great. Saint Denis. Holy-mother Mary. Please hear my voice." Xenovia put her hand in the middle of the distorted space. She put her hand in, and pulled something right out of the dimensional gap. What appeared was a single sword that was blue and golden that gave out a holy aura. "In the names of the saints whom reside within this blade, I will release it. Durandal!"

Irina's face turned upwards when she saw that.

"It is about time that she used it."

Makoto turned his eyes towards her.

"That time in the club, she alluded to having a secret weapon. Irina-chan, is this her secret weapon?"

Irina held a smile on her lips, indicating that was the case.

"Yes, that's right Ma-chan, this is Xenovia's weapon. She is the one that was chosen to wield this blade, she was trained to use this blade. Though she's not the best with it, and it runs around wildly, it doesn't mean that she hasn't done the right thing now. That sword could help us tip the scales in our favour, above that person before us."

Makoto had to admit, that it was a cool looking weapon.

Of course, he didn't like Xenovia because of what she had said to Asia, and himself, but the weapon itself, was a cool one to look at.

"Damn, she owns Durandal huh. Bitch, she really has to have the cool weapon."

Kalawarner made a dirty comment, Elmen agreeing.

"She always has the coolest weapon around, even though she's a total bitch who I hate more than anything. Even then, I suppose it doesn't matter, she's gonna have to show us why she's suited to that weapon."

"As long as she can use it to our advantage, then I'm all set on this being a good idea."

Millicas solely said with Irina in her sights. She had thoughts of what to do with Irina, and if she could hit her with the closeness that she held with Makoto. But then, she stopped, and remembered what they were doing and shrugged it off.

While the heroes were all stunned by the revelation, Valper growled out at the sight, and felt even more fear as well.

"Absurd!" Roaring, Valper tightened his hand, but it shook. "According to my research, we haven't reached the stage where someone can wield Durandal!?"

"Of course. Even in the Vatican, they haven't made someone who can wield Durandal artificially."

"Then why!?"

"Unlike those common artificial Holy Sword wielders like Irina and Kiba, I'm a natural born wielder. Unfortunately, I share the same trait with that Shotacon over there."

"I'm a Shota, not Shotacon."

Makoto whistled out, but Xenovia placed a hand on her head.

"Why feel the need to do this to me?"

"What? Correct you?"

"Yes!" Even Irina didn't see why Xenovia was upset. "You correct me, when you're a Devil! A Devil shouldn't be correcting me!"

"Then, I will Xenovia." Irina began. "It is Shota, not Shotacon. Ma-chan is a cute Shota boy who is oh so adorable~"

"I hate you too Irina."

Irina was baffled why Xenovia was taking this personally, when she didn't have to at all since it didn't make sense to her.

"O-Okay, then please hate on the enemy as well."

Xenovia raised her head, a superior look on her face. She then turned towards Kokabiel, and Valper, along with Freed as well.

"Durandal is a sword that ravages beyond what people can imagine. It cuts anything it touches. It doesn't even listen to me most of the time. That's why I have to keep it in another dimension, otherwise it would be dangerous. Even I, the holder, has a hard time with it. Now, Freed. Thanks to you, we can have the decisive battle between Excalibur and Durandal. Right now, I'm shaking with enjoyment. Don't die in a single strike okay? At least use the Excalibur to its fullest!"

"Leave me alone! That's not even allowed! I hate you and your sword! Get out of my sight right now!"

Freed screamed out, and didn't like what was happening at all.

The blade of Durandal started to give out more holy-aura than the Excalibur Freed held. Yumi was surprised even looking down at her sword for some kind of confirmation, and she did when she looked at her own sword. The Durandal was releasing an aura stronger than Yumi's Balance Breaker.

"Is that even allowed!? It became a situation like this! You shitty bitch! I don't need any of that for this setting!"

Freed shouted and moved his killing intent to Xenovia. Though most couldn't see it with their eyes, besides a select few, but he swung his sword at Xenovia, she didn't even flinch at the sight that was before her, she didn't even feel the slightest bit of fear.

GAKIIIN!

With a single side slash, the Excalibur shattered. Because of the pressure given by the swing of Durandal, there was a big hole in the school field.

"Shit...this is shit, why didn't she bring this out before? Suspense? I don't get it. Bitch should've brought out the large broadsword beforehand if she had it. There was no reason to keep it hidden...b-but, it is very scary, can't deny it."

Mittelt hid behind Ise, and Ise felt scared too.

"I know, this is a scary sight to behold."

Akeno gulped at the power of the sword, and then looked towards Makoto. She looked at his bandaged missing eye, and felt sorrow for the young boy once again. Though they were in a fight, she couldn't get that out of her head.

Makoto somehow felt Akeno's eyes on him, and turned that way.

But as he did, she averted her gaze so she didn't have to face him right now.

"But wow, just think of that blade in someone more competent hands."

Xenovia snapped her eyes towards Elmen and glared.

"Watch it, I'm not amused with you either."

Elmen stuck out her tongue childishly, and showed that she didn't care what the blue haired female thought.

Xenovia then turned back to Freed.

"So it's just a broken Holy Sword, huh. It can't even compete with my Durandal."

Xenovia made a sigh while looking bored. Though Makoto wished that she didn't be so overconfident, they still had someone that they needed to fight, and that man was Kokabiel, it wasn't going to work if she was so cocky about her own abilities.

"Are you serious!? Are you really serious!? The legendary Excalibur-chan is shattered into pieces!? Horrible! This is really horrible! Kaaaa! Was it wrong to use something that was broken from the start? The shallowness of humans. The foolishness of the Church. I want to grow up while taking a glimpse of it!"

His killing intent became weak, and Yumi went right at him.

"Sorry, but that's how it goes Freed! You've done evil, and now, you're gonna do it again, and I have to stop that too! You can't be allowed to walk away from this, so why don't you go and die already you evil bastard!?"

Freed could feel the impending fear that was growing within him.

"Fuck yooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooou! I'm not going to lose to yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooou! Fuck off and die you piece of horse shit! I wont die to you!"

Freed attempted to fight, holding up the remnant of the sword that he had, wanting to block the strike.

BAAAKIIIN!

A shallow shattering sound echoed. The sound of the Excalibur crumbling. Makoto smiled at Yumi's resolve, and how she managed to take out the Excalibur that had plagued her for so long, the Excalibur that had broken her down.

She finally overcame the sword that had haunted her for so long, she finally could begin again, anew.

"Did you see it? Our powers have surpassed Excalibur."

Yumi cut down Freed as soon as she shattered the Excalibur.

Freed fell down while blood came out of the wound she made from his shoulder to the side of his stomach.

But, she had an internal conflict now.

The reason she lived, was to take out Excalibur. It didn't matter which one really, just an Excalibur.

But now, she had destroyed it, something that had plagued her for so long.

She didn't know what she was supposed to do now…

But, then she looked towards Makoto who smiled, his relentless belief in her made her feel so much better. His attitude of being with her, and how he helped her, how he was holding her through all of it, and how he made her feel as well.

She felt, better when in Makoto's company, she felt like she mattered in his company as well, like everything was, coming up Yumi, and she appreciated it as well, she loved it, she enjoyed it, and loved the very fact that he was there, with her, and wouldn't leave.

That's what she wanted in her life, and she wasn't afraid to admit that she loved him.


Valper on the other hand, looked like life had just left him, seeing what he was seeing, the sword that Yumi had.

"Ho…Holy Demonic sword…? Impossible… The polar opposite of two things cannot merge…what are you! I don't understand what you're supposed to be either! This doesn't make sense! This is beyond any expectations that I had, I simply can't allow this thing occur in front of me, go and die you hateful little bitch!"

Valper couldn't and wouldn't wrap his head around the sight before him, it was too much for him right now.

"Valper Galilei!" Yumi shot out with a detested expression on his face, not liking this at all. "Prepare yourself."

Yumi wasn't going to hold back anymore.

She was going to take care of him, she wasn't going to hold anything back now.

Valper on the other hand, had a realization overcoming him.

"…I see! I understand now! Holy and demonic. It will be an explanation, if the beings that represent the two become unbalanced! Then not only the Maou but the God has also…"

As Valper was speaking, a spear of light pierced through Valper's chest. Not only Yumi, but the others around were completely shocked that something like this happened, Valper was killed off by someone...

Valper went down after throwing a solid amount of blood. Yumi went up to him to confirm his state. And he had already passed away. Makoto looked on, as Kalawarner snickered.

"Honestly, if Kokabiel hadn't, then I would have shanked the shit myself."

"No kidding, he was getting on my nerves. But, what was he saying towards the end then? Something about Maou-sama. And maybe, God too? I don't know, it seems suspicious what Kokabiel did then, he seemed to be covering something that could be damaging to us...I wonder what that is?"

Millicas wanted to know at least a little bit, as it seemed interesting to say the least.

But, now they wouldn't know what he was going to say.

Kokabiel however couldn't stop laughing at Valper's demise, Makoto scornfully looking on.

"Valper, you were remarkable. The reason you went up to that conclusion proves that. But, I don't mind whether you are with me or not. I could have done it by myself from the beginning."

"Erm, if you could have done it by yourself, why didn't you?"

Elmen was the one to ask.

"Ravel number two." Elmen hated that name. "Because, I like being amused, and Valper amused me. Did you see his obsessive behaviour? It was fun to watch, but he was getting stale at the end there, and so, I had to take him out, I took him away and killed him. Though, you don't have to worry about stuff like that, I've got this now."

"I, think I understand. Just seems like you get your rocks off on weird things."

"Don't say I get my rocks off! It sounds dirty coming from your mouth, Ravel number two, or as I call you, Ravel the inferior model."

Elmen bit her bottom lip, and turned to Makoto with a pout.

Makoto couldn't look at her right now, and as for the real Ravel, she felt out of place, wishing to go and hit something.

Kokabiel's eyes glanced over the entire squad of the Devils, then they landed on Ise. Makoto could see that they weren't on Ise per-say, they were on his Sacred Gear, the Sacred Gear that had been building since the beginning.

"Increase the power of Sekiryuutei and transfer it to someone else I want to see the power of you Sekiryuutei."

"What are you saying!?"

"I said, I wish to see some power, boy! Give your power to someone worthy!"

Ise backed down as Rias tightened her eyes on Kokabiel, not liking what he was saying.

"Are you trying to give us a chance!? Don't mess around! I'm pissed off already! Don't make me more pissed off." Kokabiel stared at her, and Rias thought that she heard crickets in the background. "Piss off...you better not be ignoring me with your wit, and your horrible gaze..."

"I'm not ignoring you." Kokabiel argued, Rias nodding finally someone acknowledging her. "I'm just wondering, why you're talking? I spoke to the Sekiryuutei, not yourself, so I would suggest stopping doing that. I want to see who can fight me, and I want to see the power that's before me, and that doesn't include you..." He took out a paper with her name on it, making her shed a few tears. "...Rias Gremory. There are a few powerful people here, some more powerful than others. And a chance to see the Sekiryuutei, powering up a comrade to fight us, that is the ultimate gift that I could receive."

Rias hated this right now, she hated Kokabiel, and wanted him to die.

"Don't you dare-"

"He's right Rias-sama." Ravel brought up, looking right at her. "You can't waste a chance in battle. We might have Millicas-sama, Makoto-sama, and even Hyoudou-sama, and Durandal, along with the newly realized Holy Demonic sword."

"Ravel...don't, just don't..."

Rias wasn't sure where Ravel was going with this.

"Rias-sama, that pride you have, will get us into trouble. We've got a chance here, we need to take it. Even if it is the smallest opportunity, to deal damage to the enemy, we have to take that chance, and unleash a powerful blast at the enemy, that's what we have to do Rias-sama, we can't hold back now, we can't even stop, ever. So, please don't allow your pride to compromise your better judgement. This is a chance, we should take it."

Rias knew Ravel was right, and she was being prideful. She felt it in herself, and this was how she was. So, to go against herself seemed hard. But, she had to, she didn't have a choice but to do this, and even though she was worried, she understood the situation, and turned to Ise, her eyes resolutely on his own.

"…Ise. Activate your Sacred Gear."

"Yes, Buchou."

[Boost!]

A red light shone out of the Sacred Gear, and Ise's power ramped up, and up for a few minutes.

Makoto wondered who the power was going to go to. He knew who he would transfer to, and it wasn't him, or Rias. He would give the power to Millicas, but Rias, he could see that she was willing to do this.

They all waited anxiously, Kalawarner, and Mittelt with spears of light. Elmen's hands danced with darkness, and Koneko's did with Senjutsu, Makoto holding onto his sword Sacred Gear, Yumi doing the same thing with her own weapon. Millicas' hands danced with POD, and even the Exorcist duo held their Excalibur, and their Durandal, depending on who it is. Ravel stood back near Asia, and was plotting a gameplan for the fight, wondering what they needed to do.

"…It's here!"

It seems like Ise was finally ready, and now the real question was on who the power was going to go too.

"Now. Who will you transfer it to? Will it be Millicas? Will it be Makoto? Will it be one of the Fallen Angels in your group? Ooh, will it be the Vampire impersonating Ravel Phenex? Or Ravel perhaps?"

Kokabiel asked with an interested voice.

The one who put their hand up to Kokabiel's question was Rias.

"Oh..."

"What?"

Rias demanded, so Kokabiel placed a hand on his head.

"Nothing, I just didn't expect you to be the one who uses the boost."

"What's wrong with me exactly?"

Kokabiel rolled his eyes.

"Nothing, I suppose, if you want to go down that route."

Rias shook her head disappointed with Kokabiel.

"Ise! Give me the power right now, I'm not being defeated by him!"

"Yes!"

"Wait!" Makoto shouted. "Buchou, wouldn't it be better if he passed his power onto...erm, Millicas-san instead? No offence to you but she's the strongest one here. It would make more sense that she has the power boost than yourself. No offence intended."

"Well, you are right, and wrong here."

"Tell me how I'm wrong."

Makoto didn't mean it in a bad way, he just didn't see what was wrong about it.

"Millicas doesn't have as much battle experience as myself."

"Even then, she's more powerful than you."

"Yes, I know that, and I accept that. But, what if he turns the power around and hurts her?"

Makoto understood she was worried for Millicas, but Makoto thought that this would be for the best, so they could fight stronger, and stronger, using Millicas thought to be the right move here, that's how Makoto thought about it anyway.

"We'll protect her, we'll deal. Please think about this rationally, and give Millicas-san the chance to fire off a blast at him with Onii-chan's powers added to her own. She's already a very High Class, maybe even a low Ultimate Class level. Just imagine what kind of powers she'd gain if Onii-chan passed his powers onto her, it would be astronomical, maybe she'd even reach the power of a Maou-sama."

Rias stared at him, and he stared back.

Ravel sided with Makoto, standing beside him.

"He's right Rias-sama, we have to do what's best for the group. And this town." Seeing that Rias wasn't going to back down, her eyes went to Ise. "Hyoudou-sama, how many more times can you transfer your power?"

"W-Well, perhaps two more times at full power."

Ravel nodded to herself, and looked at Makoto, and Millicas, the trio nodding. It seemed like they were mentally linked with one another.

"Then, Onee-sama, please go forward and try your best."

"Oh...okay Millicas. What are you planning exactly?"

Millicas didn't say anything with Kokabiel nearby. But Makoto, and Ravel all knew what was going on. Together, they were very bright, and could think of different plans to fight off the Fallen Angel, and that's what they were doing right now.

Kokabiel impatiently tapped his foot in the air with a spear of light.

"Hey, have you finished deciding? I'm getting bored, and you wouldn't like me bored."

Rias grimaced at the sight, nodding her head.

"Yes, okay? We're ready now. Ise, please do what you need to do."

"Y-Yes Buchou!"

Both of them held onto each other's hand. From their clasped hands, all could feel the aura of trust and the unspoken love they had towards each other.

[Transfer!]

The light on the jewel passed onto Rias, and the red-aura that covered her body increased drastically.

"Fuck Buchou!"

Ise gasped at the increase of power she had.

"Damn, she's gotten stronger than before."

Mittelt had to admit, Irina nodding in agreement.

"S-She's amazing."

"But, I don't get it, who is that woman? Have we met her before?"

Xenovia commented with suspicion, cocking her head strangely.

It made Rias feel anger inside of her, wanting to bury the woman under her power.

Everyone could feel the power that she had, growing more and more, though some thought it would have been better that Millicas gained the power, but they weren't going to deny the power that Rias was releasing right now, which even gathered in her hand.

Though, her opponent was someone that couldn't be beaten so easily.

"Fuhahaha! Good! That flow of demonic power! The demonic power I can feel right now is that of an Ultimate Class Devil. A little bit more then you would reach that of a Maou..." He looked at the paper, Rias glaring. "Rias Gremory! Looks like you have a talent equal to that of your Onii-sama's! Maybe I did underestimate you a little bit, though again, I wished you had given Millicas Gremory the power, that could have been interesting as well!"

This is what Kokabiel lived for, this is what he breathed for.

This is what he wanted.

A War, and this is what he was going to get.

"Is that so? Then try this you bastard! Blow awaaaaaaaaay!"

Rias wasn't going to hold back now, and the aura in her hand, was shot out, rupturing the ground with her power.

GOOOOOOOOON!

It made a shock wave that felt like it shook the ground, and the powerful shot was heading towards Kokabiel.

"She might actually do it..."

Asia spoke with a smile on her lips, but Makoto shook his head.

"No, she wont."

"Don't you believe, in Buchou-san Makoto-san?"

"It isn't belief, it's just downright fact that he's more powerful. I'm sorry Asia-chan, but that's the reality that we're facing."

"That's right, Asia-sama." Ravel confirmed. "It isn't a bash at Rias-sama, it's just a simple fact. Even if the power was transferred to Makoto-sama, it might not be enough either. Kokabiel is just a very strong opponent, and we might not have the power to deal with this kind of opponent. And Rias-sama has the tendency to allow her emotions to get the better of her. It's easy for that to happen though, everyone here has that problem, even myself, I have that problem. So, it isn't just a Rias-sama problem, it is all of our problems, but we aren't hardened veterans like Kokabiel. Can't you see his face Asia-sama? So joyful, like he is in pleasure land."

"...He's going to block this shot."

Koneko walked closer as she said that, Ravel nodding in agreement.

"I can't see this fight, this part going Rias-sama's way. I just hope that maybe, it will cause damage, and then we'll be able to fight this opponent off. Even if it is just a little, damaging him right now is better than any of us can do alone. But, Makoto-sama, Millicas-sama and myself have come up with some plans that could tip the balance in our favour."

Kokabiel easily placed his hand in front of him, and the power of the Fallen Angels, the light of the Fallen Angels, gathered in his palm, readying himself for the shot that Rias had released, pleased with the sight before him.

"Interesting! Interesting indeed, Maou's sister!"

DOOOOOOOOOOOON!

Kokabiel took Rias shot head on. His expression surpassed that of a normal one and looked dreadful.

"Nuuuuuuuuuun!"

Rias' shot started to get pushed back, and started to lose its shape.

But Kokabiel also wasn't uninjured. His black robe was tattered in places, and his hands were bloody. But his ability to block demonic power certainly decreased.

Possibly because of the attack she just performed, Rias' breathing was ragged. It would be impossible to shoot out the same attack. Also, because of the amount of demonic power she just used, shooting another one would be difficult, if not impossible.

"Did she just shout for a nun?"

Ravel was speechless at Makoto's words, then turned to Asia.

"Asia-sama, I think that Rias-sama might need a nun."

"Oh, I was a nun! I can help out!"

Asia gained a smile as she said it gently, yet with full of passion.

Rias' attack soon disappeared, Kokabiel's light breaking it down.

Rias fell backwards, panting even more as she sailed through the air. The face she had, sweat glistened the face, and it made her pant hard.

"Buchou!"

Ise was right by her side, naturally due to the love that he held for her.

"Lightning! Resound and obliterate!"

Akeno sent her fingers into the sky, and the sky sparkled with yellow. Makoto watched the lightning fall from the sky, and wrap around her fingers. With a flick of her wrist, she sent a blast of lightning towards the enemy Kokabiel.

But her lightning dissipated with a single movement of Kokabiel's wing.

"Will you stand in my way!? The one who inherited her power from Barakiel!?"

Makoto gained a suspicious look, his keen eye going towards Akeno.

The expression on Akeno's face couldn't be read, she looked more ashamed than anything else.

"…Do not put me in the same group as him! I'm nothing like that creature!"

Akeno wasn't pleased, sending more and more waves of lightning at Kokabiel. But his wings defected all of the attacks that she was having, and was thrown at the enemy, Ravel moving closer to Ise, and quickly whispered into his ear, the boy nodding, and then went to Millicas, the girl doing the same thing, and then Ravel and Makoto shared a look, nodding, knowing what they both wanted and are needed for.

Once Akeno breathed a little heavier than normal, Kokabiel laughed.

"For you to become a Devil! Hahaha! You have pleasant servants, Rias Gremory! Sekiryuutei! The left-over of the Holy Sword project who reached Balance Breaker! And the daughter of Barakiel!"

"Holy shit, that's Barakiel-sama's kid!?"

"Since when...then again, she does look like his wife so...damn, should've made the connection beforehand."

Mittelt and Kalawarner's eyes landed on Akeno who felt more ashamed by the second.

"Wait, so Akeno-senpai's Otou-san is...so that means Akeno-senpai is also..."

Makoto figured it out, and Akeno, couldn't look at him right now.

She was ashamed, embarrassed, and felt terrible about everything that was going on, this was a nightmare for her, this was like a dream that shouldn't come to pass, like a nightmare that was going on.

Makoto's lone eye lingered on the young busty woman, but she wouldn't look at him, like she was guilty of something.

"Akeno-senpai..."

Kokabiel's eyes went towards Makoto.

"Don't even get me started on you! The Destroyer! If you really were or are him, I'd be terrified. But it seems like you're an innocent pup compared to that, which is good. But, taking in the Fallen Angels as well, the half breed sluts, and now the daughter of Barakiel, another half breed slut-"

"Don't you dare call them sluts!" Makoto growled, shooting off an icy dagger with his Sacred Gear, making Kokabiel bring out a sword, and cut it down. "You don't even know them, you're basing this off because, they are half breeds? Why does it even matter!? Are you stupid or something?!"

"Did you really just ask me if I'm stupid?"

Kokabiel was interested, and angry at the same time.

"Yes! Because you are! This isn't something that you have to do! You say that you want Fallen Angels to be the best, yet you're shunning your own kind! Does it matter that they are half breeds, no! It doesn't matter at all! It doesn't matter to me, Akeno-senpai, Kalawarner-san, and Mittelt-san are people that I care about! Even if Mittelt-san thinks that I want to hurt her or something like that! It doesn't matter, don't you dare speak to him like that! And I wont let you speak down to them like that! If you do, I'll seriously mess you up!"

Akeno gasped at the words Makoto used, and her blushing face turned towards him, seeing his strong face.

"Mako-kun that's..."

Akeno didn't know how to respond, Kalawarner on the other hand placed a hand on her breast, smirking.

"Master truly does love me." She eyed up Elmen, a smirk on her face. "More than a certain Vampire in the house."

Elmen shook her head, not going to raise to the challenge.

"Alright then, lets see what you can do! I want to see everyone here fighting, this is going to be a joyous occasion, this is amazing! This is good, I want to see this going forward, yeah! Lets do this you little freaks!"

Makoto looked at everyone else, Ravel having already relaid the information to everyone in the group, making Makoto smile, and nod his head, his hand on his ice blade, and then he saw the Excalibur embedded into the sword, and he smirked, knowing what this would mean, he wasn't going to hold back now.

"Fine, lets do this! Everyone has their assignments, lets beat this bastard!"

[Yeah!]


[Boost!]

Makoto heard Ise boost as Yumi, and Xenovia went forward first. Mittelt, and Rias went towards Ise, and stood before him, protecting him, Millicas standing nearby on the ready. Ravel and Elmen stood in front of Asia, in a protective position, and Makoto himself readied himself along with Irina and the others.

Akeno and Kalawarner went to the side, charging their powers, as Rias, and Mittelt defended Ise, who was boosting his power. Kokabiel's eyes mostly were on Makoto, wondering what he was going to be doing.

He had an inkling that there could be, something about the young man, that he didn't know about yet. But he was impressed with the ordering of the people that were around, and wanted to see the full power of the boy, and his friends.

"We will attack at the same time."

After hearing that, Yumi also moved ahead. She put strength into my sword, and went on slashing at Kokabiel with Xenovia. The one who slashed at him was Xenovia. Kokabiel created a sword of light with his hand, and blocked her using one hand with it.

"Hmph! Durandal huh! Unlike the Excalibur that was already broken once, that light is the real thing! Buuuuut!"

The air shook, and there was a buzzing in Yumi's ears. Kokabiel emitted an air wave from his other hand and made Xenovia's body float. Just as she was going to be punched, Makoto came from the side, swinging his sword downwards.

"Ice Cleaver!"

An incredibly sharp wave of ice came from Makoto's blade, cutting down into the ground.

"I'll try it too, haaaah!"

Irina waved her Excalibur outwards, latching onto Xenovia and pulled her backwards out of the air pocket that Kokabiel had her in. Kokabiel smirked at the sight before him, holding the sword tightly in his hand.

"This is cute, this really is cute. But you're nothing and this ice wave, I can't even sense anything from it, such weak power, and resolve." Kokabiel slashed his sword at the ice wave...but, it went right through, like it wasn't there. "What? How could this be?" Kokabiel turned his eyes to Makoto, launching the sword that way, but it went through his body. "How is this possi-" He paused, sensing something behind him. "Shit!"

Kokabiel jumped away just as Makoto appeared behind him, slashing downwards.

"I wont let you get away!"

"That's right, fuck you!"

He moved forwards, but Yumi stabbed the ground, swords erupting from the ground, and Elmen placed her hands on the ground, shadowy hands capturing Kokabiel from moving his legs, gasping when he saw that happening.

"D-Don't even kid yourself, boy!"

Makoto's ice blade, and Kokabiel's light sword made contact, sparks being created. Kokabiel smirked, but then noticed something with his light sword. Something, was happening. Rather than feel it being powerful, he felt like, it was weakening by the second.

"I'm never kidding myself when it comes to you, you know? I'm gonna have to take you out this time, I don't have the luxury of stopping, I have to beat you. So, don't even try and get past me, I'll defeat you!"

Makoto said strongly, continuing to use his powers, something that Kokabiel still didn't understand.

Makoto's power was to freeze, yet his sword wasn't freezing.

The light was losing its density somehow, and he didn't know how that was.

He looked suspiciously towards Makoto, and then realized Koneko was on his back.

"What is this skill!? You even made a powerful illusion! There's something wrong with you, there seriously is! Fucking hell, you're a little better than I gave you credit for, I really do like your determination, it is spectacular!"

Makoto's face was battle ready, he wasn't going to surrender either this time.

"It's called using Senjutsu to take the power from the enemy and make it weaker. And while it is, I can use my powers to do this." Makoto's Sacred Gear activated even more, and the ice from the blade, began encasing the sword of light. "I can freeze it is true, but if the power is way stronger than me, then I can't. But, Koneko-chan and I have gotten around that by using her power to weaken the weapon, then using my power to freeze it, so cut this!"

The sword became a solid ice statue, shocking Kokabiel. Makoto's sharp blade continued going forward, slicing through the blade of Kokabiel's. Kokabiel panicked, then brought his ten wings out, they turned like swords, sharp blades.

"Don't underestimate me you little-"

"Haaah! I wont let you hurt Makoto-sama, or anyone of my comrades!"

From the side, Ravel released a blast of flames towards Kokabiel, distracting him just long enough to pull Makoto and Koneko away. Kokabiel batted the flames away with his sword, a dirty expression on his face.

"Ravel Phenex, I am disappointed in you! Learn your place!"

Ravel pushed backwards, as Kokabiel unleashed a blast of light at them. Before it could touch Asia and Ravel, Ravel and together with Elmen who was there, they raised a barrier, blocking the blast of light. But that also meant Elmen had to release Kokabiel from the darkness, so he managed to avoid the wave of ice from Makoto sent out, a real one than last time.

"You learn yours!"

Xenovia dragged her sword across the ground, cutting into it and then clashed with Kokabiel. She swung left and right, Kokabiel having made a sword quickly. Yumi came from the other side, and swung her own sword, which Kokabiel blocked with his other hand.

"Is this it?" Kokabiel smirked, as Xenovia pulled away, an aura around the blade. "Interesting. Though you aren't the same as the person who could wield Durandal perfectly, it seems like you've grown to be able to do this, huh?"

"That's right, try this!"

Xenovia used her Durandal power, and swung the sword downwards. From her blade, a holy aura erupted, cleaving the ground and made it towards Kokabiel. Kokabiel smirked at the sight of the blast of holy energy from Durandal.

"Interesting, you're quite interesting!"

Yumi pulled away as Kokabiel blasted the holy aura of Durandal. Yumi then placed her sword on the ground, with the lights clashing against Xenovia's holy wave. The attack was good from Xenovia, but Kokabiel was clearly winning.

"Haaaah!"

Rias from behind him, guarding Ise as he powered up even more, sent of a POD blast, despite panting from the attack beforehand. Kokabiel spread his wings out, blocking the blast with his wings. Kokabiel was surprised by the power she used, but it barely phased him at all, though did leave marks on his wings.

"Try this!"

Yumi sent a sea of swords towards Kokabiel. Kokabiel ground his teeth, then his hand erupted with light. The intense light smashed against the power of holy from Xenovia's sword, smashing it and breaking it down more and more, until it was completely destroyed.

"Is that it!? Aren't you going to do more than this!?"

Kokabiel turned Yumi's blades to nothing, swinging through them with his light sword like there was no tomorrow. Yumi, despite how many she made, her Holy Demonic swords weren't cutting it, so she and Xenovia teamed up again, going for him from different directions.

"We wont bow down to you!"

"Definitely, we have to beat you!"

Xenovia, and Yumi clashed from the left and right. Clashing right with Kokabiel, their blades smashed against, but Kokabiel managed to hold back easily. They weren't in his league of fighting, but they weren't bad either. If anything, Kokabiel was slightly impressed with everything going off.

"Hmmmm, while I commend you for doing this, it feels, thin to me. I don't like it. But, it doesn't seem bad, I am quite impressed with the both of you, enjoy this time for now, and I am going to enjoy this as well."

Kokabiel was having the time of his life, he truly was having the time of his life.

Seeing the two swordswomen before him, made him smile even more.

"Don't forget us!"

"Yup! That's right Ma-chan, lets get him!"

From behind him, Irina and Makoto came for him, Koneko on his back.

"Get away from me!"

Kokabiel pushed both Xenovia and Yumi away, kicking them away, turning to Irina and Makoto.

"Try this!"

Makoto raised his blade, swinging for Kokabiel. Kokabiel swung back towards the blade, but it went through.

"An illusion!"

Kokabiel noticed, as he swung for Irina as well, he clashed with her, and they created a sparking mess with one another. But Kokabiel looked around, looking for Makoto, but he saw that there were several Makoto's all the way around.

[Kokabiel, come on, don't mess up now!]

Kokabiel pushed Irina away, as the Makoto's danced around him. He saw at least five different Makoto's, and Koneko's as well, seeing the same thing. He didn't know what it was, he didn't even know how Makoto was doing this.

"So, you really do have Nightmare with you, don't you?" Kokabiel threw a spear at a Makoto he thought was the real, but it wasn't, going through the Makoto body like it wasn't there. "And you're skilled with it. Well, you are Makoto the Destroyer, so that's to be expected. Perhaps, you aren't dead. I thought you were, but no, the skill you show, the powers you've shown, while you're not his level, I can't deny that it is like fighting that person all over again. Even then, it is so fun, I want to hear this! I want to see where this goes, you're great!"

Kokabiel came at different Makoto's swinging for all of them. But each one he went for, didn't hit their mark, Makoto somehow was keeping his enemy guessing, forever guessing, and it didn't help more, and more clones or illusions, Kokabiel didn't know at this point, were being made, and he didn't like it at all.

"Haaaah!"

When he saw it, Makoto made his strike, slicing down the blade of Kokabiel. Kokabiel barely managed to move his body away before the full blade sliced him. But, he received a wound to his back, making him growl.

"You little bastard!" He gripped Makoto by the neck, embedding a fist of light into his stomach, Makoto coughing up blood. "Seriously, you do this to me!? You managed to cut me!? Hah, that's the best your achieve is ever going to be!"

He thrusted his palm into Makoto's stomach once more, making him cough up blood. Koneko came off his back, going for Kokabiel's face. So, Kokabiel dropped Makoto, kicking him in the stomach and sent him flying.

"Mako-kun!"

Koneko forgot everything else, and rushed towards him, flying right at him. She caught him in her arms, and held him tightly, seeing the pain on his face. Makoto saw a tear or two in Koneko's eyes.

"I'm alright Koneko-chan, no need for worries or tears now. I'm okay."

Makoto lifted Koneko's worries out of her, gently stroking her face with his hand.

Koneko felt comforted by that was Yumi moved closer to Koneko.

"Makoto-san!"

Asia came over with Ravel and Elmen. Koneko went back to the field as Asia treated his wound quickly, with the protection of the others.

Yumi held her sword out in front of her, and made a stance.

"Kokabiel! I will eliminate you with my Holy Demonic sword! I'm not allowed to lose anyone any more!"

She rushed Kokabiel together with Xenovia and Irina. All three of them dashed at the opponent from different sides, and they all clashed with their blades, sparks going off. Irina was taking on a few of his wings that were blade-like.

"Ho! Attacks at the same time from two Holy Swords and a Holy Demonic sword! Interesting! Good indeed! Come! You can't defeat me unless you do that much!"

Kokabiel was above them in terms of swordplay, they all knew it. But it didn't matter at all, and now they were going to do it together, clashing again and again. Their swords swung at him, but he deflected all of them.

"There!"

Koneko, with her Senjutsu, gathered her ki, shooting off a raw blast.

"Naïve!"

He thrusted his opponents away with his blades, then brought up his sword and cut through the ki of Koneko. Koneko was surprised, seeing that, but she didn't stop, shooting off multiple ki spheres towards the enemy.

"And this, Kokabiel!"

Mittelt, in a meagre attempt to fight, a spear of light was thrown. Kokabiel didn't even have to turn to use his blade to deflect her own spear. But, it also made Koneko a chance to leave, Makoto looking on at Ise who nodded, knowing what it meant, so he smiled, soon it was going to happen. He even looked at Kalawarner and Akeno, seeing what they were doing, and was glad for it.

"Kokabiel! It's not over yet!"

Yumi put strength into her Holy Demonic sword and stood strong against the opponent. She rushed forward while sharing a look with Makoto, who nodded at her, and she knew what she would need to do now.

"Hahaha! You still come at me? All right! Come!"

"Holy Demonic sword!"

ZAN!

Yumi surrounded the Fallen Angel by making swords covered with holy and demonic aura. Kokabiel was stuck with this, as Koneko went closer to Yumi, running her Senjutsu through the blades, making them dangerous.

Kokabiel was getting pissed off with Koneko, and her powers. But he wondered why, the fact that Millicas, Kalawarner, and Akeno hadn't attacked yet, he found it slightly suspicious. But, it was in the back of his mind.

"You think you've captured me with this?"

The wings of Kokabiel, who was smirking, started to become like swords and began breaking the swords around with difficulty, he was having difficulty due to the Senjutsu as well attached to the blades.

Yumi went forward slashing at him from the front. But the Fallen Angel didn't flinch at all, and he stopped her Holy Demonic sword with just two fingers.

"Is this it? You're quite, interesting, continuing on like this, you're quite funny to me actually, I do enjoy this."

Kokabiel sighed, he really seemed quite bored to do something like this.

Yumi's Holy Demonic sword that had been stopped couldn't be moved at all! She created another Holy Demonic sword but that was also stopped with his other two fingers…

"It's not over yet!"

She opened her mouth wide, and imagined to create a Holy Demonic sword around her mouth, a third one now. She held the grip with her teeth, and moved her neck to the side roughly. It seemed like he didn't think of the third strike. He let go of her swords and stepped back.

On his cheek, there was a cut, a singular cut that made it seem, very dangerous.

"You bitch, you dare cut me!?"

Kokabiel made a sword in his hand, but then suddenly, he felt colder than normal. He felt his feet cold.

He looked down, and saw that his feet, had been frozen to the ground, and that it was Makoto's fault, running from his sword, stabbed into the ground, and all the way to the enemy, freezing him, and growing up his body.

"What have you done!?"

He roared, as Akeno, and Kalawarner, who had been charging up their powers, put their hands together. Light, and lightning from Kalawarner, and Akeno respectively, all gathered together in the same place, thrusting their hands forward.

"Try and defeat this bitch!"

"Fufu, we're gonna have to defeat you know~"

Kalawarner was angry, and Akeno also smirked out, as the light and lightning blasted forward. Together, the powers meshed together, speeding at Kokabiel. Kokabiel grit his teeth, gathering lights in his hands.

"This isn't going to beat me!"

Kokabiel wouldn't allow it, so he sent the light power towards the incoming blasts. The light and the lightning along with light clashed together with a glorious powerful wave of energy, clashing together, and destroyed the ground before them all, the power blending together in a glorious wave.

But then, Kalawarner's power activated, and detonated, exploding Kokabiel's light powers, breaking it down, and then the lightning headed for Kokabiel. Kokabiel gained wounds on his hands from the explosion, it running down to his light which connected to his hand, and broke it down, making his hands bleed.

Rather than try and fight it, due to not having time, Kokabiel wrapped his wings around his body, the lightning shocking him. It wrapped around him, giving him a frightful shock. Makoto saw that some of the wings he had were scarred, burned because of the power that Akeno used.

"Enough!"

Akeno's lightning was dissipated with a large flap of his wings, breaking the lightning down, and made Akeno fall backwards. Makoto rushed towards the panting Akeno, and held her in his arms, Akeno falling against him.

"Mako-kun I tried my best but..."

"It's okay, you've done more than enough Akeno-senpai, leave the rest to Millicas-san now."

Akeno watched on as finally, Ise was ready.

He placed his hands on Millicas' shoulders, and the {Transfer} ability kicked in.

The light from Ise's Sacred Gear transferred to Millicas, and her power shot up exponentially. Makoto hadn't sensed such a power before, she had literally gone leaps, and bounds up from Rias' power, and the aura around her was dense, so dense that Kokabiel took notice.

"What…? The power she's radiating, what kind of potential does this girl have…?"

Kokabiel, for once in his life, looked frightened.

Even the others around, saw the change within Millicas.

Even Rias couldn't deny that Millicas right now, was more powerful than she was, even when she was boosted. She radiated power, and if this was the power Millicas had inside, then the others looked so relieved that it was amazing to say the least.

While the others were tired, Millicas was ready.

She placed her hands out in front of her, and the POD was formed. The power shined with her own aura, stepping forward. Kokabiel ground his teeth together, gathering light within his palms, but he miscalculated.

He couldn't predict this.

She had more power than he imagined she would. While he knew she was going to be powerful, he just didn't know it was going to be on a level like this, a level that he never expected, and honestly, not sure he could handle.

"Kokabiel, you've hurt my friends, and now, with this power, I'll defeat you. I'll definitely defeat you for what you've done, and I'll make you summit to me, with the power that I hold deep within me, I'll definitely kill you."

Kokabiel bit his bottom lip.

He felt afraid now.

He truly felt afraid.

But he didn't show it, and stepped forward. His light and magical powers gathered in his hands. He concentrated the powers that he had, into a singular point. Makoto noticed that Kokabiel wasn't holding back anymore, and the powers he had, he was going to use.

He wished he could help, but he felt tired, and if he did, then he might become a hindrance. But it didn't matter, as he was going to leave this to Millicas now, he was going to leave her to the fight, and that's what he saw.

The powers gathered together, and then Millicas shot off a pure wave of power.

"Ooh God, that's more powerful than whatever that girls name is over there!"

Xenovia exclaimed, feeling fear from Millicas' attack.

Rias felt slightly jarred by that, but even she couldn't stop seeing the power before her.

The very space bent around her power, and it obliterated the ground completely. With each inch, a hole was made in the ground and it went deep, caving in on itself. Kokabiel also sent out an attack of his own power, the light power speeding forward.

When they clashed in the middle, a huge gust of wind erupted, sweeping through the area. Makoto grabbed Asia, and Ravel, along with Irina and Elmen, and held them down together with Akeno so they didn't blow away.

Koneko, Yumi, and Xenovia gathered around Ise, Rias, and the others, keeping them safe. But, the winds were heavy, strong, and the powers clashing, blew away any signs of the nearby area, the ground wasn't even a ground anymore. It took up half of the field, and obliterated the ground entirely.

"S-Shit! You're fucking strong, aren't you!? You're amazing to say the least!"

Kokabiel was astonished, and impressed at the same time. Though he felt fear, he was enjoying it more than he thought so. Though the prospect of it happening of him winning, he wasn't all that sure honestly.

"I wont lose to you! I never will lose to you!"

Millicas put more power into her attack, shooting it off faster and harder. The power she had, became even more so. Kokabiel was stunned, feeling his power was breaking down. His light, was breaking down the POD as well, but the power that Kokabiel's had, was suffering even more than before.

"I wont lose to you!"

Kokabiel did his best, and tried to kill the enemy before him, and felt pissed, but then it happened.

While sacrificing some of the power that the attack had, Millicas broke through, and sent the blast at the enemy.

Kokabiel gritted his teeth, trying to move, but remembered his feet were frozen to the ground.

"Crap, crap, crap, craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap!"

He knew he wasn't going to get out of this unscathed, he knew it.

So, he did his best, sending his remaining power so he dodged right, the power washing over his left arm, and some of his wings.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Kokabiel, somehow managed to divert it enough so the power only took off his arm, and some of his wings, leaving 7 wings left, blood bursting out of his arm profusely. He breathed out heavily, while the others looked on with vacant smiles, trying their best to be pleased.

But, then they looked at Millicas, and saw that she was looking exhausted, which made sense since she had been fighting quite a bit, and now her stamina was drained. She fell down to the ground, exhausted and tired, wanting to not experience this again.

Kokabiel looked at the wound that he had, and used what magic he knew to freeze the wound, with magic. While he wasn't the best, he knew some, and now had the ability to freeze it, which happened, and he panted hard, and heavy.

"YOU FUCKING BITCH! I'LL KILL YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!"

Kokabiel wouldn't and couldn't hold back, flying with what he had left. The others couldn't react, as they saw Millicas being punched in the stomach, light surround his fist. She spat out "Gwaaaah!" blood coming from her mouth.

"Leave her alone!"

Makoto sent off a blast of demonic power at the enemy, but Kokabiel patted it away and chucked Millicas at Makoto. Makoto caught the young girl in his arms, and held his sword out in front of him to protect her.

She panted in his arms, as Kokabiel laughed like a maniac.


"It's so funny! You fight like this, but you've all lost your masters, haven't you!?"

"…What do you mean?"

Rias asked with doubt in her voice.

"Kokabiel! What do you mean "you've all lost your masters"? I don't understand, tell me right now!"

Xenovia shouted out, as Irina did the same thing.

"Kokabiel! What are you saying right now!?"

Kokabiel started laughing aloud as if he found it truly amusing.

"Fuhaha, fuhahahahahahahahahaha! That's right! I totally forgot! The truth wasn't revealed to you lower guys! Then I will tell you."

"Well, spit it out then!"

Akeno demanded as the others backed away from Kokabiel. He looked so angry, so full of excitement at the same time. Even the blood on his outfit didn't seem to deter him from saying what he was going to say.

"Fine, if you all want to know so badly. Well, I am trying to start a war, so saying it doesn't seem so bad. In the war between the three sides, not only the Maou but also God died."

That left an impression on everyone around the area.

"Shit...so, God really is gone..."

Elmen spoke out. While she didn't really mind, the fact that she had friends that did, made her feel sorry for them.

"By Maou-sama, the thought that God is gone, and doesn't exist anymore, how can that be…? How can it be that God is gone…? Is it really so simple as something like that? Can God be the one who has disappeared...wow, that's horrifying..."

Ravel breathed out, seeing that Irina was cracking and so was Asia, the pair shaking heavily.

"H-How can that be..."

Irina felt her heart close around her, gripping her chest tightly. Asia looked like she had the shock of her life.

"So, God's really gone..." Xenovia contemplated what she was saying, then turned to Kokabiel. "You've got to be lying! You're pretending that he's dead! We would know about it if he was dead, wouldn't we!?"

"She's right!" Kalawarner added. "How is it that we don't know? Never mind the Church girls, what about us Fallen Angels? Why don't we know about this...God really is dead, how could that be...how did he even die?"

"It's normal for you guys to not know about it. Who can say that God has died? Humans are an incomplete bunch. Without God, they cannot control their hearts and obey the laws, you know? Even us, the Fallen Angels, and Devils couldn't tell this to those below us. You won't know where the information about God will be leaked from. Even among the three-powers, only the people at the top and certain people know about it. Though it seems Valper noticed it earlier."

"…God didn't exist any more? No…that couldn't be… It was impossible… Then what did we believe in while living in that institute…?"

Makoto heard Yumi say that to herself, as he moved back to Irina and Asia. He looked towards Asia first, and she was shaking so much, like life had left her. His eye then went to Irina, and saw that she was doing the same, while kept saying "God never answered my prayers...that's why Ma-chan was..." again and again, she didn't stop saying that.

"Kokabiel! That's the reason you killed Valper, wasn't it? You killed Valper because he understood this! He figured it out!"

Millicas roared at the Fallen Angel.

Kokabiel raised his head and then chuckled evilly.

"Naturally, I did." Kokabiel revealed like it was nothing. "Valper might have been a good mind, but he's also a miserable human. It doesn't matter in the end that he died. Kuku, seeing your expressions, especially you Shidou Irina, your expression is beautiful. The despair in your eyes, is simply delicious-"

"Shut up Kokabiel! Leave her alone!"

"Awwww, you're protecting her? God wasn't going to, so someone had to, didn't they?"

Irina put her hands to her head, and went down to her knees. She began shedding tears while rejecting everything. Everything was rejected, her life was a lie. All the times she said it was for God, he didn't exist, and the way she had treated Asia, and how she saw Xenovia treating Makoto, and others, it was devastating.

The only thing that kept her from fainting was knowing that Makoto was right beside her, and held onto her shoulders. She looked towards him, and started crying, so he brought her closer, and closer to his body.

While the loss of God, was devastating to Makoto. He remembered all the times that he wanted to be an Angel, that he wanted to meet God, but for more than him, Asia, and Irina were the most affected.

"After the War, what was left were the Angels who had lost their God, the devils that lost their Maou and the majority of High Class Devils and the Fallen Angels who lost most of the Fallen Angels apart from the leaders. So it wasn't a mere exhausted state. All of the factions fell so low, that they had to rely on humans to continue their generations. Especially the Angels and Fallen Angels that could only continue their generation by mating with humans, like we have here with Kalawarner, Mittelt, and Akeno Himejima, all three of them are byproducts of this. Fallen Angels can increase if the Angels fall which I really want. But pure Angels can't increase their numbers after losing God. Even pure Devils are rare, right?"

"…Lies…it's a lie…"

Xenovia seemed like she started losing strength. She had a panicked expression that was too unbearable to look at. The active believer. God's servant. A person who lived by serving God as her mission. If the existence of God was rejected and she lost the means to live, it would be natural to become like that.

"Hmph, grow up you bitch. He's been dead for years, before you were a twinkle in your parents eyes, you've got nothing to even worry about. God, didn't care about your existence, because he didn't know about it."

"How can you say that!?" Ise yelled from the side. "She was a bitch yeah, but she doesn't even have to go on like this! You can't just expect her to accept the truth instantly!"

Kokabiel just laughed loudly, as Makoto held onto Asia as well.

"It makes sense though..."

Koneko looked towards Makoto, nodding her head.

"...Exactly, with the things we've seen, it does make sense."

"With the fusion of holy and demonic powers, and the things we've seen. But, how does..."

Makoto didn't get to finish, Kokabiel continuing his rant and rave.

"The truth is that another big war wouldn't happen unless you do it on purpose. It means that all three-sides went through hell in the past war. Everyone decided that it was meaningless to continue having a war if the start of it all, God and the Maou, were dead. Even that bastard Azazel declared that "there is no second war" after losing the majority of his men in the war! It's hard to bear! It truly is hard to bear! To lower your gun once you already shot it!? Don't fuck around. Don't fuck around! If we continued on from there, we could have won! Even so, he...! Is there any value in Fallen Angels who can only live by inviting humans who possess Sacred Gears!?"

Kokabiel declared his argument strongly. His face was expressing anger. The real truth made an impact on us more than they thought.

"Shut up Kokabiel! Azazel-sama didn't want any of this! He didn't want a war! Why can't you accept that!?"

"Because Azazel is a fucking fool Kalawarner! He doesn't understand the feelings of us battle hardened people! He doesn't even fight when we need to! We shouldn't of given up! We could have won the war! We would have won if it wasn't for him and his cowardice!"

"A-Azazel-sama isn't a coward!" Mittelt roared. "He knows what he's doing! We were able to live because of Azazel-sama, we love for him, and live our lives peacefully, as much as we can! Moving forward is the path to peace! The love we gained from him and what we could have, isn't something that we can just let go! You're just a freak that doesn't even understand at all! You don't get the love that we have!"

"Trust me bitch, I don't want the love that you have, it is disgusting to say the least!"

Mittelt didn't accept an answer like that,

Asia covered her mouth with her hands, opened her eyes wide, and her whole body shook. Even if she turned into a Devil, her belief didn't disappear.

"…God doesn't exist? God…is dead? Then the love we were given by him is…"

Kokabiel answered Asia's doubt with a laugh.

"That's right. It's normal that there is no love from God and no divine protection from him. God is gone already. Michael is certainly doing well. He's taking the place of God and is taking care of the angels and humans. Well, if the "system" used by God is operating, then the prayer to God, the blessing of God, and exorcism would function. But if you compare it to the time God was present, the number of believers decreased. That Holy-demonic sword brat over there was able to create the Holy Demonic sword because the balance between God and the Maou broke. In reality, Holy and Demonic powers cannot merge. If the ones who rule the power of Holy and Demonic powers, God and the Maou, disappear, then lots of unique phenomenons occur."

Asia couldn't hold it together anymore, and she collapsed onto Makoto.

"Asia-chan! Asia-chan!"

He knew that he wasn't going to get through to her.

"That's a reaction I'd expect..." Xenovia breathed out, her lungs failing her. "I, also feel the need to do that, I am surprised, that...I can stand like this...I am so surprised..."

Ignoring Xenovia, Kokabiel placed his fist, his only remaining fist, into the air.

"From here on out, I will start a war! I will take your heads as a gift! Even if it's only me, I will continue from where we left off! I'm going to show Sirzechs and Michael that we, the Fallen Angels, are the ultimate beings!"

They all just stared on.

They didn't know what to do.

Makoto, and the others, all stared on. Most were panting, they couldn't continue on. They had thrown everything they had done at the enemy, and yet he was still standing. Sure, they managed to take off his arm, and a few wings, but he still seemed ready to fight.

The rest of them, all lost their resolve.

But, the one person who stood up, was Makoto.

He had barely no strength left.

He had one eye.

He had stamina lost, but it didn't matter in the end.

He had to fight, he had to.

"My, it seems you're going to fight me? Well, I did want to offer you one more chance to stand beside me." Kokabiel offered, so Makoto glared. "My, that one eye you have, is a very scary thing indeed. Though you and your little gang managed to take my arm, I'll get another and make sure that you pay for this forever if you don't comply, and come with me. You'll know what's going to happen to you."

Makoto bit his bottom lip, looking at all of the faces around.

His eye lingered on the out Asia who was being held by Koneko, and then looked towards Irina.

She could barely stay awake, he knew she would be devastated. But her eyes had lost light, she was barely there. And seeing that Kokabiel had caused this to Irina, Asia, and even the others as well, he couldn't stand it.

"Why would I ever join you!? Sorry, if I didn't join the mad bastard who took my eye, why would I even consider joining something like you?! You're nothing to me, you're evil, and you're going to die for this! For everything you've done, you're going to lose your life!"

"Strong words, I like that about you. But, are you sure? I could use you, to stand beside me. I know what you are, your potential is amazing, and I want to express that potential, you don't have to worry about anything else now, that's how this is. We're gonna fight together, can't you see the potential between us? It will be amazing."

"We've only got a few minutes left, and even if the world has stopped, even if God is gone, then I'll just have to fight!" Irina looked on at Makoto as he moved forward, making Durandal come to his hand with what seemed to be telekinesis or something equivalent. "You might be stronger than me." Makoto made Durandal be swallowed up by his Sacred Gear, as he moved forward, the ice sword looking sturdy. "You might believe that you're God here, but you're not. Even with my last breath, I'll definitely kill you and stop all of this. You've hurt all of the people I care about, you attacked us, and I wont stand for it anymore! So, taste my blade, and I'll show you my resolve!"

Makoto rushed forward, and though he was weak, he didn't care.

He brought up the blade, tapping into the power of Durandal, and sent a wave of ice downwards. Kokabiel looked on as several ice waved came as well, but he sensed that Makoto might have used Nightmare to help him out with illusions.

Rather than take it, Kokabiel broke the ice off his feet, rushing to the side, and avoided all of the waves, save for one.

"Aaaah!"

From Kokabiel's leg, a deep cut seemed to emerge, making him drop down to the ground.

Makoto saw this chance, and jumped into the air, bringing the sword downwards like a clever, fulling intending to cut him down.

Kokabiel had the sense to make a light sword, blocking the sword of Makoto's. Makoto tapped into the power of Durandal, and added to the sharpness of the ice sword, the sword cut through the light sword, and went for Kokabiel's body.

But before he could reach him, Kokabiel turned his remaining wings into blades, sending them right at the enemy Makoto. Makoto gasped, jumping back, but some blades stabbed into him, but he used his sword to cut off the feathers that had stabbed him.

Kokabiel stood up, shooting off his feathers like swords at the young boy.

Makoto crossed the sword over his body, blocking the swords from touching him, cutting them down again and again.

The others looked on, knowing that it was a futile attempt for Makoto to attack Kokabiel again and again, but Kokabiel had more stamina than he did right now. Yumi looked on with her sword in her hand, and couldn't let Makoto fight alone.

"Makoto-kun!"

Rias gasped in surprise, as the young girl jumped forward. Getting to Makoto's side, she swung her sword at Kokabiel, but he delivered a kick to her torso, sending her backwards.

"Yumi-"

Makoto got punched in the gut, and then punched in the place his eye was burned out, making him scream.

"Makoto-sama!"

Ravel channelled all the power she had, waving out a blast of fire towards Kokabiel.

"Don't leave me out!"

Elmen did the same thing, blasting out with darkness.

Kokabiel ground his teeth together, blasting light at the powers sent at him, breaking them down.

"You think these cheap little tricks will work!?"

Kokabiel growled out, as Koneko sent her own Senjutsu sphere at the opponent Fallen Angel, but she panted as well.

Kokabiel didn't even bother dodging, using a sword to cut it down, then moved away as Makoto slashed at him, cutting the space between them, but the sword didn't reach Kokabiel, he moved with swiftness.

"Even with this, we wont give up!"

Kalawarner threw a spear of light towards Kokabiel with her Sacred Gears power activated. Kokabiel jumped, avoiding the spear, and it landed on a ground patch nearby, breaking it off with an explosion.

"She's right you bastard!"

Rias sent her POD towards Kokabiel, not giving up now.

"Take this!"

Ise made some demonic power out, and shot it off strongly, shooting it for Kokabiel.

Kokabiel didn't even dodge it, blocking it with his hand, snickering at the sight.

But then Makoto came from the side, swinging down his ice blade with Durandal's power mixed. Kokabiel released a cry as the blade cut off one of his wings, he couldn't move in time and had to sacrifice one of his wings.

"You little fucker!"

He grabbed Makoto by the throat, he couldn't escape. He basically was strangling Makoto, adding his light power into the mix, made it ten times worse, Makoto couldn't break free from such an attack either.

"G-Get off me!"

Makoto tried bringing up the sword, but Kokabiel slammed his foot into Makoto's stomach, making him cough out blood.

"Don't do that to him!"

Akeno shouted from the side, shooting off lightning at Kokabiel. Kokabiel dropped Makoto, kicking him in the face, bringing pain to the place he lost his eye. He landed on the ground while crying from the pain, Kokabiel's face becoming more and more pissed off, as he jumped away, the lightning missing him.

Makoto stood up, or tried.

He fell onto his butt, panting heavily.

Even then, he looked defiantly towards Kokabiel, his resolve never wavering.

"We'll never stop Kokabiel, we'll never quit, you'll be the one who dies here. We're all not going to quit, even if we have to work until we're dust. You're not going to take that away from us, we're going to kill you, Kokabiel! Do you hear me?! You're going to die!"

Kokabiel was surprised by the resolve he used.

And saw that he was rallying the others, something he didn't like.

He didn't want them to have hope.

He wanted to crush their souls.

And the only way to do that, was with one boy.

The boy that was inspiring them, he wasn't going to be doing that for much longer now.

"Why don't you just die then!? This is what you want, isn't it!? You don't join me, and continue to piss me off, just fucking die! Hahaha, I'm sure Serafall will become pissed off! I'm excited, I want to see your death little boy!"

Makoto tried to move, but he had no energy left.

Kokabiel had a sword going right for him, and he tried to move, but he couldn't. Even moving his arms hurt, and he knew, his legs weren't going to comply. He cried for them to move, he begged them to move. But they didn't move.

Makoto couldn't move, and looked on at the sword coming his way, and accepted it.

If he had to die like this, then he died in battle.

He didn't want to die, of course he didn't want to die.

But this is what was going to happen…

So, the next thing that happened, completely stunned him.

"N-No..."

Makoto breath hitched, and he felt sick to his stomach.

Standing in front of him, was Irina, with a sword in her gut.

Makoto's body shook, as others gasped at the sight, but Irina grabbed the blade of light in her stomach, yanking it out. As she did, the blood erupted everywhere, scattering on what remained of the ground.

"IRINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Makoto's screams pierced the heavens, as Irina fell backwards. Asia was stirred awake by the screams, and looked to see Irina's body as well, moving so she could heal as soon as she could, hoping that she was going to make it in time. Makoto grabbed Irina as she fell backwards, landing in Makoto's arms.

"Irina..."

Xenovia was speechless, she couldn't even see.

Seeing Irina, sacrificing herself for a Devil, she thought Irina was out of her mind, and felt so scared at the same time.

She looked up at him, and despite the pain she felt, she still offered a smile.

"Ma-chan..."

"Irina-chan, why did you do this…?" Asia made it and Makoto looked at her desperately. "Asia-chan please..."

"Y-Yes, I will do my best, Makoto-san...I'll try my best..."

She consented, and began healing Irina, but the expression on Irina's face, and Asia's face, told Makoto a truth that he didn't want to happen, something that he couldn't have happen to her, the girl that he cared for.

Irina began crying, as he cupped her head, holding it to his battered body.

"Ma-chan...God, died...God wasn't...here anymore...but, Ma-chan...Ma-chan still...fought, even though God died...Ma-chan, saved my life...when he shouldn't have...he didn't, he shouldn't...but, Ma-chan is a...Ma-chan is a..."

"Shhhh, don't talk..."

Makoto sobbed, tears escaping his eye, and fell onto her face.

The others looked on, crying their eyes out, Rias, and Ise looked on, not even sure how Makoto was going to take this, even Ravel could understand this, knowing this wasn't going to be a goods idea at all.

Irina cupped his face with her hand, brushing under his lone eye, as his hand enclosed around hers, wishing Asia would do her best.

"No...Ma-chan...God, didn't exist...but the love...Ma-chan gave me...made me happy...in the end, and I, couldn't have...Ma-chan dying...I couldn't have him, going...so, I wanted to...save Ma-chan, like he saved me..."

"You didn't have too..."

Broken was the only expression he could offer right now.

Coughing up blood, Irina smiled upwards towards him.

"Ma-chan...I never...forgot Ma-chan either...he always, hung around my neck...and I love...Ma-chan...thank you..."

Irina's hand dropped from Makoto's face, falling to the ground.

"Iri-chan...no..." Makoto shook her, but she didn't respond. "Iri-chan, please...don't close your eyes, don't...Asia-chan's healing you...you can't give up...you didn't even hear my answer..."

"N-No..."

Xenovia trembled, seeing Irina's lifeless body.

"Oh no...Makoto-kun..."

Yumi turned her eyes downwards, and then closed them, trying to deny what was happening.

Koneko and Elmen looked on, shutting their eyes, while Ravel placed a hand to her mouth, never believing for a second that this would happen. She wished that she had some Tears with her, maybe...no, Irina was a normal human, even if she did, the blood-loss was so quick, so even Asia couldn't heal it.

Asia turned her apologetic eyes towards Makoto, unsure of what to say.

"Makoto-san I..."

It felt like a dagger had pierced her own heart, seeing Makoto's vacant face.

It was like he was frozen, his eye looked frozen. Everything about it, was disgusting, the death she suffered, Makoto blamed himself for what happened to Irina, he thought it was all his own fault, if he had tried harder...he didn't even know where to begin, what he should do, how to feel.

All he could do was hold Irina's body, as he cried silent tears that rained off his face, falling and hitting her own face, but she didn't respond, Irina couldn't respond, the cruel reality before them all, was…

"I already told you this." Kokabiel began chuckling. "Remember, when we were back at your house? I said, I would start with her. I was gunning for you, but for her to take the blow. How sweet? God rejected the world, and then she lost everything. Perhaps, this is self sacrifice because she was so weak she couldn't even face a world without God. Yeah, I'm sure that's what it is."

Makoto looked up at Kokabiel, and saw him laughing.

All sound seemed to vanish, and all he could think about was Irina and what had happened.

He didn't really hear, nor care what Kokabiel had said.

She was gone.

A senseless, pointless death. He, didn't like it, he didn't think that it should have happened…

No, he didn't think Irina would do this.

Sacrificing herself for him…

And he didn't even get to respond to her confession, which broke him down even more.

She died, and didn't even know how he felt.

She made a beautiful confession, and he couldn't even respond to it.

She showed the ultimate act of love, and sacrifice, and now that she was gone…


Suddenly, Makoto felt his heart increase, and a circle appeared in his lone eye. Several actually appeared, all different and seemed complex. Elmen was the first to notice something, about the aura of Makoto's.

"Makoto-kun…?"

Elmen called, but he didn't answer, the circles shattering in his eye one by one, and his face turned from desolate, to confusion. The circles continued to break, as his power rose, higher and higher, the aura around him broke down the ground around him, and seemed to freeze the air around himself and the others.

Patches of ice scattered on the ground, around and inside of different places. The entirety of the grass nearby, froze instantly, and the flowers there too, making beautiful ice sculptures, and Makoto's body as well encased some parts in ice.

The Sacred Gear Makoto had changed from its usual sword form, and flew into the sky. Ise and the others looked up, seeing it stretching its large wings of ice, the wingspan was so large that it covered the entire school area, hitting the sides of the barrier, and froze it as well, the outside people being shocked at that.

"Ooh shit, what's that..."

Rias didn't understand and neither did Ise either.

"Buchou, that creature is huge..."

"I'm feeling so much power from Mako-kun…."

Koneko murmured, seeing Millicas looking worried for Makoto, and what could happen to him.

The area, was encased in ice, and even the barrier was encased in ice.

As soon as the last circle was broken in Makoto's eye, an eruption of aura was released.

"Makoto-sama!"

Ravel cried as she saw Asia getting swallowed up by the area as well as Irina and Makoto himself.

"Ooh my fucking Azazel-sama, what's happened to them..."

"They're still there." Elmen said, looking towards Kalawarner. "I can see them, and sense them too...they're still inside there."

Kalawarner didn't understand, not really. She wasn't sure what had happened at all.

Kokabiel on the other hand held a wry expression.

He didn't know whether to be frightened or joyful, he didn't know.

He was slightly terrified.

When the aura died down, everyone saw Makoto stood there, or what appeared to be him.

He looked around the area, with a sense of lost, he seemed like he didn't know what was going on.

He clapped his hands against their own palms, like he was new to the world, yet very old to the world as well.

It seemed, a mixture of the two was going on, and Makoto, was adjusting.

He looked around at the others, and unlike familiarity, it was suspicion going on.

He radiated an aura of calm, collectedness, and wisdom beyond his own years.

"Interesting..." Makoto glanced at Ise, then at the others, then towards Kokabiel, who flinched. "Very interesting. Kokabiel, you're not looking well. You're even missing an arm." Makoto placed a hand to his face, the bandage over his eye. "Oh, I'm missing an eye as well. This is different, what is this place..."

"I-It's you..."

Kokabiel held a hand to his heart, feeling sicker by the second.

Makoto looked down at the girl in his arms, Irina, and then glanced at Asia.

"You seem familiar, seems like we know one another. Could we, know one another pure soul?"

"Makoto-san…?"

Asia was in doubt, but Makoto cocked his head.

"Sorry, the one you knew has left the building it seems. Seems like, this era is different, very...interesting. I feel, different, than before..." Makoto's lone eye went towards Ise who flinched. "Hmmm, that is...interesting, why are you looking at me like you're worried…?"

At that moment, Kokabiel allowed his fear to overwhelm him, launching a spear of light at Makoto.

However, before it touched him, the Sacred Gear released a cry, and a wave of ice fell down, freezing the spear in place, Makoto turning to it, and placed a finger on it, the ice shattering as an aura came from Makoto's finger, not demonic power, not angelic power, not even magic, it seemed to be something else entirely.

"Even here, I am attacked, Chelia really picked a lovely place to store me." He chuckled hollowly. Makoto's eye then went to Kokabiel. "Kokabiel, you've been a bad man, I remember the last time we met, you barely escaped. This time, you wont. You'll die."

At that moment, Kokabiel felt truly afraid, and didn't know what he was supposed to do, he could feel sweat pooling off him, and felt his eyes watering...he was scared.


Elsewhere, a young man with a cloak on, examined the wounds he had been inflicted, and were getting them checked over. The person had done more damage than they thought. But, he wasn't in a seriously infliction.

He brought out a vial that looked to be Phoenix Tears pouring them on the wound that he had, and they healed up slowly. He was glad for that, he was overjoyed, and his smile grew more and more, the healing being completely…

But then, he stopped.

He felt, something off.

He felt, something strong, powerful.

He felt a power like no other.

It was hard to explain, but he felt it deep within him.

"Could it be..."

Almost hope seemed to resonate from his voice.

He stood up, excitement on his face.

He couldn't contain the smile on his face, he was super excited.

"Yes, this is it, I can feel it...this is it, the power has returned...he's come back...he's back with us...yes, he's really here, sire, you've returned to us...you've come back, and want to...yes, I understand now sire, I shall come for you..."

The young man stood up from the ground, and folded his arms, holding a sneer on his face.

Now, was his time to shine.


End chapter!

Wow, so many feels huh! It seems a mysterious person (I'm pretty sure most can guess who it was) contacted Vali, and suffice to say, she isn't happy. They tried their hardest against Kokabiel, but while managing to damage him quite a bit, couldn't pull off a victory, that was until something happened...Irina sacrificed herself for Makoto, and said she loved him, before...it happened.

But, now it seems something's happened to Makoto, he's gone through a change. But, what that is, we'll find out together, next time! Thanks for reading everyone!

Issei; Rias, Yura, Aika, Bennia, Jeanne, Walburga, Xenovia, Mittelt, Reya, Mira, Katase, Murayama. (WIP)

Makoto; Serafall, Yumi, Millicas (fem), Irina, Gabriel, Asia, Koneko, Kuroka, Rossweisse, Kalawarner, Ravel, Kunou, Tiamat, Akeno, Vali (fem), Sona, Le Fay, Elmenhilde, Ophis. (WIP)