Chapter 2
Issei
Been a week. Nothing much has really happened besides our cute little nun getting comfortable.
Girl abandoned at birth. Raised in church orphanage. Enters clergy as Nun. Discovered to possess Sacred Gear Derived healing powers. Kept at a distance and use as a political tool as a 'holy maiden' faith healer. So kind and compassionate that she healed a Devil who had been wounded near the church. Word gets out. She gets hated, branded a witch, then forcefully excommunicated.
I had to jab a knife into my leg to prevent myself from going to europe and desecrating the accursed church that would put the Fallen Angels to shame.
As it is I'm currently administering a test with our latest recruit, Tsugumi Shiro. Short black-blue hair, red eyes. Tomboy who admittedly makes an attractive man just as much she is an attractive woman. Orphan raised in the criminal underworld. Became a hunter. Simply found herself coming across a monster and killed it. Since then transitioned from taking hits on criminals to collecting monster bounties.
Since Tsugumi is a firearms specialist and I'm not I've had to be creative.
Long story short she is down. I also need to get a new kite shield.
"You pass." I tell her, "Report to Victor's house for your new equipment."
"equipment?" she says, panting.
"Myrmidons get their power from equipment. While not all of us have sacred gears we have artificial ones."
"Wait. Did you say artificial?"
"Azazel, Leader of the fallen angels had been studying and working with sacred gears for centuries. Naturally we stole some of his notes and designs. The other advantage we have however is something only we have."
I showed her my palm before letting the air around it glow in a hollow ball.
"Humans make it by because we make tools. Other people use alchemy, magic, or divine power to create things. The first Myrmidons had discovered the art of creating things from thin air."
The glowing ball of air manifested into a single ring.
"Or more precisely ours' and the world's aura. That's why we call it the Smelting Aura Technique. You can create weapons, weave stronger muscles, and most importantly forge our signature Myrmidon Armor."
"Then its-"
"no. Its not all powerful. significant training is required and only the greatest Smelting Auras can match Sacred Gears in terms of raw power. Thats why we rely on skill more than other supernatural factions."
I toss the ring to Tsugumi, "Put it on. It will awake your Smelting Aura. We're done for today."
She leaves, I don't. I flex my left arm. My tenant is getting restless.
[So you finally decided to awaken me?]
Boosted Gear, Sacred Gear known to house the powerful Crimson Dragon Ddraig.
"So how do I stack up?"
[pah. You got stuff kid. Though by now you should be chasing after woman.]
"Priorities Oppai Dragon."
[Oy! What's wrong with Oppai!?]
"I can see why every user became a pervert."
[Well they got lucky. You on the other hand…]
"What will it take for you to shut up?"
[Three-way with a fallen angel and a devil]
I groan. I thought male shinobi were the only perverted powerful beings in the universe.
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Akeno
*Sneeze*
Ara Ara...I think my Kawai Brown Haired knight is thinking about me…
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Issei
By Sigmar I think I overdid the Exam. I don't know what I pulled but it hurts. With Tsugumi off somewhere and this being a weekend I'm limping around the city. For all the supernatural activity it seems strange that this place was as normal as any other place.
Nothing much to say until I came across the sight of Koneko Toujou planting her face in the glass window, staring into the candy store with predatory eyes.
Might as well say hi.
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Kiba
Training. Thats what I'm trying to do. Hearing about Myrmidons I try do some digging on my own time.
It made me realise I need to do more training. A lot more training. how?
By learning from the best.
In my hand are directions to an apartment complex housing one of the most powerful Myrmidon Swordmasters in existence. Even as I approached the building I could feel my instincts screaming at me to run. Rather than feeling divine or magic power I just felt...frightened. Every step was harder to take than the last.
'run.'
'flee.'
'go.'
The moment I knock the door I almost stumble from the primal force pushing down on me.
Who are you?
"K-Kiba Yuuto…" I stammer, for the first time in a long time scared out of my wits.
What do you need from me Young Devil?
"T-training. I heard from-"
You a swordsman? Children have no place in this war. No matter how limited it is.
"Please." I bow in front of the door, "Make me your pupil."
A short pause before the pressure lessened. shortly. temporarily.
Fine. But don't stray. I can tell you you are wavering on your path.
"W-wavering? What do you mean?"
Another time. Be here tomorrow at the same time.
"U-understood Mifune-sense!"
After my last croak I leave. What did I just sign up for?
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Issei
"Hey Toujou san how are you doing?"
Koneko looks at me with the same flat expression she always has.
"Fine." she says.
"Are you going to get some candy?"
She doesn't answer.
Through The window I see an old time candy shop with glass and ceramic candy dispenses and mahogany furniture. If placed next to the ORC Room I'd say this store was a close second. What did catch my eye though was the chocolate. Perfect, Geometric Dark brown with a soft shine that makes your mouth water.
I can see why Koneko has a sweet tooth.
Thats it I'm gonna buy a bar.
I make my toward the door but look to see that my devil Kouhai is still staring.
"You're not coming?" I ask.
"I forgot my money." she shrugged.
Ah. Now I get it.
"My Treat."
That got her attention.
"You would do that?" She asks, wide eyed but still stoic.
"Sure why not?"
I open the door first, "Ladies first."
Hope to Sigmar that I don't regret this.
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Victor
As Myrmidon Guardian and Representative of the city I have multiple duties. One of them being paperwork.
I also am part of a support group for leaders who suffer emotional breakdowns due to paperwork. As such the majority of our group are leaders of Ninja Villages.
Why they have so much paperwork?
No one knows.
As I am expecting our newest member to meet me tomorrow. I decide to try and get all the work done today. It is painful.
After finally getting to the last documents of the last stack of the last shipment. I realise to my dismay that I have just run out of staples.
...
Rage.
…
I am getting too old for this.
After I calm down I decide to drive to the office store.
Except Ryuki is out grocery shopping.
…
Rage.
…
With no other choice I hoof it.
The store itself is nothing worth mentioning. Its a store with office supplies and thats it. After buying a sizable box of staples I notice that also there is a blue haired, red eyed tomboy.
"Tsugumi Shiro?"
She turns and looks at me.
"Wait." she says, "You're Victor right?"
"I am." I nod, "The one in charge of the Myrmidons in the city."
"You look...younger than I expected."
"We have ways. I'm 52. My wife is 50 and teenagers keep trying to hit on her."
"hah." she chuckles, "you're lucky. Romance never worked out for me."
"You're still a teenager."
"I've grown up fast; and as a boy. I've had perverts, lesbians, and WAY older men after me. But I've never even had a first kiss yet."
"Surely there was someone."
"Maybe. A yakuza's son that my charge was arranged with. You can guess who got who."
"Ever tell him?"
"He was popular. I was just one of many. By the time I admitted to myself the deal was done."
Paternal instincts kick in.
"Don't lose hope, you're going to Kuoh Academy right? Bound to be some nice guy over there."
Flag raised. Wonder what guy she'll meet?
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Issei
I regret this. To my shock and horror, Koneko Toujou has emptied my wallet. If I didn't know it better she was taking advantage of my hospitality. With enough cash left I decide to take the bus back since I walked so far and I do not want to carry this bag all the way home.
Alongside me is Koneko who sits on the same bench. Waiting for another bus that comes to the same stop.
I didn't get much from her. She didn't talk much.
Her bus comes.
"Arigato."
Something soft wraps around my torso. To my surprise Koneko hugs me.
She quickly releases her iron grip before scurrying to the bus, her pale face still wearing that flat expression.
I think.
[Justice.]
'shut up.'
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Asia
Issei-san. I don't know what to think of him. He worships sigmar. His faith is very...christian-ish. I've never heard of Myrmidons either.
They're powerful. Nice? I...I don't know. Issei and his family, Victor and Ryuki are nice. I feel happy. I'm in Issei's home, taking the Hyoudou's guest room. They seem to care about me.
I assume so. I've never had people care about me so...closely.
Its getting dark and I am in my room. I wonder where Issei is? Even if I've only known him for a week I feel sad when he's not around. His smile. His strength. His pride and courage. His...
"Hey Asia" says his voice.
"Y-yes Issei-san!?". I reply opening the door to my room to see him.
"Here."
I grab the bag in his hand and pull out...
Borgia chocolates? M-my favorite!? But these are…
"I know." he says, "Expensive. But since they were your favorite...well...you get the idea."
He did this all for me? I...I...
"Thank you. " I smile.
He nods, "you're welcome."
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Issei
As Asia sleeps peacefully I find myself on top of the roof of my house. My father and mother are resting peacefully, albeit with an Ak 47 and Spas 12 stuffed under their pillows. Its a sort of habit for a Myrmidon to be prepared.
Me I'm a night person.
...
Sigmar I'm tired.
So tired that I didn't notice the girl standing behind me till just now. The same girl that backed away after I told her I was a myrmidon.
I turn to her, her originally cute human form is replaced with a very feminine and mature form. More sexy than cute in terms of beauty.
She has a light spear pointed at me holding it at a distance with both hands. Her hands shaking.
"G-give us the girl!" she stammers.
So she has a fear of Myrmidon's huh?
I take advantage of that. Grabbing the light spear with one hand and taking it away from her shaky and sweaty grip. The polearm I toss aside as it dissipates.
In terms of power I can say that she is capable but her phobia is deeply weakening her.
Standing up I create a sword in my hand.
[You don't want to use my power?]
'I won't need it. her fear is already crippling her.'
[What a waste. Killing a girl so easy on the eyes…]
'I'm going to knock her out. Get Victor to have a word with her.'
[You think she'll talk?]
'If you saw my whole life till now you would know that Drop Dead Victor isn't as nice as you think'
[...Is he…going to go that…far?]
'hopefully not.'
I casually walk toward her with best glare I could rehearse. A small amount of killer intent helps as well.
She can't think straight. Because of that her first two light spears miss. The third being so weak due to lack of concentration when created, I swat aside with my sword.
I'm already looking to her eye to eye before I raise my free hand to her face, casting a basic stun spell.
The fallen angel collapses and I catch her before laying her down.
[Your new friends would surprised how dark you really are]
I don't need to answer that.
I know.
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A/N: just want to say thanks for the reception of my first chapter. Honestly I never expected this particular fanfic to go so well, especially at the very start. Thank You.
P.S. As it is I'm currently wondering if any of you my dear reads would like to add extra Myrmidon OCs. Review or PM and I'll pick what I think are best.
Here are some basic rules:
HUMAN- Myrmidons are either human or half human.
Brain over Brawn- They aren't as powerful as one of the Archangels or Maou but they are clever. Do not give them OP powers like Time Control. If they are powerful then they are powerful because they actually train, use tactics, and possesses good equipment.
Smelting Aura Technique- Their primary method of combat like Light Spears for Angels and Fallen Angels. Each Myrmidon has their own type and classification. Issei relies on mostly Medieval Weapons and has a knight themed aura, Tsugumi will have a Gun themed Aura and in the future summon different kinds of firearms. The name itself comes from the Manhua Feng Shen Ji and its abilities are similar to Fairy Tail's Exquip magic
Magic- they can use magic but not to the extent of other races and factions so don't expect a HS DXD incarnation of Dumbledore
Sacred Gears- again not OP.
OC Template
Name:
Gender:
Appearance:
Smelting Aura:
Magic/Sacred Gears/Other supernatural abilities and items:
(Short) Bio: