Devil of the Streets
Chapter 4
I stepped out of the shower and yawned. That was so incredible! I haven't had a shower in forever! I reached over to the small sink counter and grabbed a towel. It was so soft and smooth against my scarred skin. The soft fur crossed over my wounded chest and arms, leaving them softer and smoother than they've been in a long time. This must be what luxury feels like.
I dried off and threw my underwear back on. I didn't exactly have sleeping clothes so I decided underwear would be enough. I exited the bathroom and looked around the dark, empty room. There were wooden panels and a hard wood floor that chilled my bare feet as I walked across it. I looked to my left and saw a small door that ended up leading into a huge master bedroom.
"Is this Rias's room? Well she did tell me to sleep with her…" I whispered as I stepped in. I looked at the large bed, covered in silk sheets with tons of pillows thrown every which way. And laying in the middle of the bed, completely naked, was Rias.
When I saw her I jumped back and threw my hands over my mouth to keep from screaming. All that came out was a muffled screech. She looked phenomenal! I covered my nose and felt blood streaming down from it. Sleeping here would not be a good idea. I took a step back and exited the beautiful girl's room.
"It's not that I'm scared of a naked girl or anything; I've just never seen one so…glorious." I tried to reassure myself of my manliness as I took a seat on the couch I'd woken up on moments earlier. I laid back down and got into a comfy position before attempting to nod off.
"I'm a servant again. Seriously though, how did my plan work?" I asked myself as I looked up at the dimly lit ceiling above me. I took out my Queen piece and gave it to Rias and then…I was supposed to die. I honestly didn't expect to come back. I stood back up, walked into the bathroom, grabbed my jacket, and pulled the cards out.
"I wonder…" I muttered as I riffled through the deck. She couldn't have reused the piece, she had to of added something to it. I continued going through the cards and everything was in order, except…
"Where are my aces?" I asked myself as I looked for the power cards. None of them were in the deck. They had just…vanished.
"Maybe she…would that work?" I kept trying to find a solution as I walked back into the center room, carrying my cards in my hand and the jacket over my shoulder. I threw the jacket onto the coffee table and laid back down on the couch. I started to do little tricks with the cards; that always helps me think.
"Perhaps she combined the piece with all four of the aces and that brought the piece back to life? Does that mean my aces are gone for good? And how can she have me under her control if she already has a Queen?" I ran the thoughts over and over in my head and I couldn't seem to come up with an answer. I sighed and smiled at the moonlit ceiling.
"Guess I'll just ask her tomorrow. It's not like it really matters anyway. I mean, it's nothing but uphill from here right." I told myself and happily closed my eyes. I nodded off shortly after, my cards spread across my bare, scared chest.
I woke up slowly the next morning. I groggily opened my eyes and yawned, throwing my arms up and stretching. However, when I attempted to bring my hands down on my chest, I became aware of the form pressing down on my stomach.
"What the…?" I muttered as I tried to sit up and fully open my eyes. When I noticed what, or who, I was touching I jolted back a bit and tried to crawl backwards to the edge of the couch.
"Wh…who…who are you!? Why were you sleeping on me?" I asked and the girl that was sleeping on top of me started to pick up her head and rub her eyes. She yawned cutely and smiled at me. Her long black hair fell all around her and splashed out along my chest. And her cute face just seemed to smile kindly at me. Her deep magenta eyes seemed to stare right through me and I don't really remember how long I was lost in her gaze. This girl was flawless, just like Rias.
"Good morning." She said and sat up, yawning. "I'm Akeno; you must be the boy Rias was talking to last night. I'm sorry about falling asleep on you, but I got back so late and you looked so comfortable so I just kind of…nodded off on top of you." She explained and giggled at me. This girl is so cute was the only thought going through my mind, and then I looked down…
"That's all well and good but….why are you in your underwear?" I asked and she laughed at me again. I looked over her body as she sat up and stretched. Her arms reached over her head and she leaned forward a tad…must be my lucky day. She had on a lacy purple bra and the same color panties.
"I apologize sir. I was attempting to heal that boy you saved last night, and that works best when I'm naked. So, after he was fixed up, I put on these and came back. I never expected to hear a boy complain about seeing me like this. " She teased as she propped herself against the arm rest on the other side of the couch from me.
I finally stopped staring at her and looked around at the room. Some early morning light was seeping through the windows and it gave the room a nice brightness. I smiled at the trees outside as the blew in the soft, morning breeze. I haven't seen much nature lately, this is pretty nice.
Then I looked down at myself and jumped off the couch. I forgot about my scars! I can't let a girl see those. I quickly walked over to the coffee table and threw my jacket over me. I buttoned up the front and took a seat on the couch across from the dark haired girl.
"Where did you get those scars?" She asked and I looked away from her gaze.
"If it's alright with you…I'd rather not say." I told her and my mouth turned to a frown. I got them when I killed off all the angel servants with my Master. Plus years of being on the street have added other marks to my body. I'm not exactly proud of them…they're hideous.
"Oh, well if you don't want to talk about it; I won't push you." She said. I looked back and saw her smiling gently at me. I should probably get her off this subject, probably won't give her a good first impression. I know…small talk!
"So Akeno, you're Rias's Queen right?" I asked, trying to turn the conversation from her lingerie. Akeno just continued to smile at me, like she did this kind of treatment, first thing in the morning, every day.
"I am indeed; did Rias make you a servant as well?" She asked and I nodded.
"She actually ended up making me a Queen as well." I told her and this caught her off guard. She kept starring at me with those deep purple eyes, her gaze was inquisitive.
"Wh…what? How is that even possible?" She asked and I only shrugged in response.
"I'm not exactly sure. But, I use to be the Queen of another devil before she died. Which lead me to being a stray for a few years. I was eventually forced to travel to Japan and that's when I meet you and Rias." I explained and Akeno just sat there, nodding quietly.
"I explained my situation to Rias and she decided I deserved another chance. So we attempted to have me brought back as her servant. I pulled out my Queen piece and…blacked out." I admitted and Akeno just sat there, looking at me, listening. Are all the girls in Japan this understanding, quite, and nice…best country ever!
"I woke up a few hours later and Rias told me I was her second Queen and then I feel asleep. And now we're here, tada." I said and outstretched my arms at the last part. Akeno giggled and stood up.
"Well it is a pleasure to have such a cute and strong looking man in the group with us. What's your name?" She asked as she started to walk towards the master bathroom.
"My names James, James Thanatos. I'm seventeen; I think…it's been awhile since my age has really mattered to me." I said and Akeno turned to look at me, confused.
"Why do you say that?" She asked and just stood there, completely still.
"Cause I've just been doing whatever I want for the past four years. Drinking, gambling, distributing, and going to strip cl…" I stopped myself. Do not tell pretty girls you want to hook up with that you've been to strip clubs. I jerked away from her gaze and made myself stare at the window.
"My my, you are quite the man aren't you. So you've already seen naked girls? What a shame, I wanted to see your reaction." She said and started to pout a bit.
"What reaction…GAH!" I turned back towards her and when I looked…Akeno was naked. "Don't strip out here!" I yelled and covered my eyes. Seeing a sleeping naked girl is one thing…but this is more than I can handle.
"Do you not like it?" Akeno asked and she seemed to be genuinely saddened by my reaction. "Am I uglier than the girls you've already seen in America?" She asked and started walking towards me.
"No, it's not that, you are really…REALLY…attractive Akeno. It's just…I don't feel like I should see a girl as beautiful and kind as you naked unless it's for more intimate reasons, that's all." I explained and keep covering my eyes trying not to look.
"So if I asked you to take me right now…?" Akeno started and I stat up straight and made myself turn away from her. I have to keep my cool…even though that sounds really nice...NO, bad James! No sexing up the other servants!
"I'd have to say no. I think my first time should be with someone I love. And…well…I'd like to fall in love with someone as pretty as you." I admitted and I heard the girl laugh behind me.
"Well you just passed my test. I'll be seeing you around James, welcome to the peerage." She called and I heard the bathroom door open and close. I let out a long sigh and peered over my shoulder to make sure she was gone.
"That was a close one…where are my clothes?" I looked around the room and saw my newly washed and pressed clothes lying on the big oak desk. Thank you my new Master! I got dressed and grabbed a small mirror from the corner of the desk. I ran my hand through my newly washed hair and smiled at it.
"Man I'm sexy now." I complimented myself and smiled. Then I started to look through all my other features. My blood red eyes were as dark and terrifying as ever. My clear, pale, white skin was clean and shiny from my shower. And my torso looked soft and clean, unlike its normal dirty and grimy look.
"Well well, guess I'm lucky she's got money. What am I saying, I'm lucky she is so kind and pretty and understanding." I told myself and walked back over to the couch. I sat down and leaned against the backrest and smiled at the huge windows across from me.
"You're very welcome James." Rias said from behind me. I started to turn around but then I felt her hands run down my shoulders and down my chest. I tilted my head back and looked up at her bright blue eyes. She had a serious case of bed head and it made me giggle.
"Good morning Master, how are you?" I said through the giggling. She looked at me with curious eyes.
"And what is so funny?" She asked before walking towards her desk. She took a seat behind it as I laid back down on the couch, facing her.
"Just that lovely hair you have this morning Master. It's a wonderful look for you." I sneered and she grabbed the mirror of her desk. She gasped at her reflection and dropped the mirror.
"James! Why would you dare make fun of your master?" She asked and began to run her hands through her horrendous hair do.
"Oh come on Rias, you still look amazing. I'm just messing with you that's all." I told her reassuringly. She lightly smiled at me before continuing to run her hands through her hair. I must have actually gotten to her. Well, once a teenage girl, always a teenage girl.
"Well don't do it again." She commanded and I chuckled at her. I couldn't tell if she was serious or not.
"Your wish is my command Master." I said and stood up before bowing for her. She smiled at me before turning her attention to the sound of running water.
"Who's in the shower James?" She asked before standing up and walking towards the bathroom door.
"You're Queen Akeno, who I had the pleasure of meeting this morning." I told her as she walked past me on her way to the bathroom.
"Oh really? Did she wake you?" Rias asked and I couldn't help but giggle again.
"I guess you could say that." I responded and Rias turned to me, puzzled. I tilted my head back and looked at an upside down version of her before explaining.
"Well I woke up and was immediately greeted by her half naked body sleeping on me. So far my life in your service has been pretty fantastic Lady Rias." I told her and she started laughing too.
"Yeah that's just how she is. I take it you don't mind?" She asked.
"What guy would?" I answered and she chuckled again.
"So I take it you slept out here. Why didn't you come lay with me like I asked you to?" She asked, more puzzled than angry.
"Well the truth is…I went in and you were kinda…naked. So I didn't exactly trust myself and thought it best to sleep out here." I admitted and the red head chuckled once again.
"Oh you silly boy." She teased before strutting towards me and cupping my cheek. "You better get used to it; that's how I normally sleep love." She explained and tapped my nose before walking past me, leaving me standing there; dumbstruck.
"Re…real...real…really?" I stuttered to myself and spun around to gaze at her once more. So not only is she dignified, beautiful, and prestigious, she is also dirty, down to earth, and fun. Praise the Lord! As the thought went through my head a sharp pain quickly followed.
"OW! I meant demon lord! Jesus! OW! Stop it!" I yelled at the sky. Being a demon who can't take the name of God in vain isn't very fun.
"Thinking about God?" Rias asked knowingly and I just nodded. She must know the feeling too.
"So are there anymore peerage members that I'm going to have to meet?" I asked and Rias nodded as she propped her butt against the grand desk.
"Akeno, who you already meet, that boy you meet last night, Issei, and two more. My Rook, Koneko, and my Knight Kiba." She explained and I nodded.
"The more the merrier right?" I joked and started to waddled in place awkwardly. Honestly, the idea of having to work with others scared me. It had always been me on my own or with Elizabeth. I do trust this Rias girl enough to work with her, but others…I'm not too sure.
"How many members were in your old peerage, if you don't mind me asking?" Rias questioned and brought me back to reality.
"Well it was actually just myself and my Master, Elizabeth. She was a pretty low class devil, you've probably never heard of her." I explained and Rias nodded sadly.
"Sad to say that would be true. I've only ever known other higher up devils to be honest. That's why I enjoy my servants so much. It's nice to meet other people my age that have a bit of life experience in the real world." She explained. That's pretty nifty isn't it? This girl has truly peeked my curiosity.
"That's an interesting way to look at things." I commented with a smile and she nodded with the same warm smile. Our small talk came to a halt right there and we spent a few awkward moments just looking at each other.
I saw her eyes drift down to my scarred chest and I couldn't help but pull my jacket over my bare chest. I looked away embarrassed and Rias just gave me that same curious gaze.
"Do you not like people looking at your scars James?" She asked and I nodded slowly. I hate it.
"I just don't think they're something to be proud of. I understand they are reminders of the past but…they are just as ugly as that past. It's an ugly part of my life that I'd like to forget." I told her, causing her to pause for a few moments. She's actually listening to me and paying attention to everything I say? Why did I quite school if I knew kind people my age like this existed!
"Well if it isn't something you want to talk about, I won't press you on it." Rias finally said with a kind smile.
"Thank you Master." I responded and bowed my head slightly.
"Now I believe we should discuss your schooling and living arrangements." She began and my face fell. School…no I was being metaphorical! I don't actually want to go back!
"Oh right…school…" I responded and lightly chuckled; like she'd told a bad joke.
"Right. Now since you told me you quite school around middle school, I think you should enroll as a first year." She said with a completely straight face.
"A what!?" I yelled back. "A first year?! Like a freshmen!? Rias, my lovely Master, I'm seventeen. I'm around your age school-wise, so can you cut me some slack?" I pleaded.
"James, trust me, you'd just fall behind and be spending more time doing school work than serving me. This school thing is just to keep up appearances anyway. I doesn't really matter. Please just bare it for me?" She asked and gave me a pleading look. Her eyes looked really sad and she made her face look all pouty.
"Fine." I said and took a seat on the couch like a child who had lost an argument. I was so caught up in the discussion with Rias that I didn't hear the bathroom door open…
"Oh my, oh my! That means you get to be my junior James. How exciting." Akeno called as she walked up to me and sat on my lap, which I would have been fine with…if not for her attire.
"A...a…a…AKENO!" I screamed as the girl jumped onto my lap and snuggled close to me. Her long black hair was soaking wet and it slapped right across my face and obscured my view. It eventually fell from my eyes and I got a good view of the goddess that sat on top of me.
All she had on was a towel wrapped around her stomach. It barely covered her breasts and it allowed the wet mounds of flesh to press against my, now bare, chest.
"I always wanted a junior as adorable as you. I guess we're lucky you're a dummy when it comes to academics." She teased. That was kinda mean…but I'm not gonna complain, being in the position I was in and all.
"Th…thanks Akeno. Uh…would you mind putting some real clothes on. You can totally come back to this seat if you want but…I can't really handle this to be honest." I explained and ended up stuttering through each word I said. I couldn't focus with the huge amount of cleavage and pretty girl that was starring me right in the face.
"I'm just letting my adorable junior get a taste of what's to come, that's all." She said, trying to justify her sexual gesture.
"Akeno, please get off my new servant. We both know your just teasing him for your own arousal." Rias chimed in. Akeno didn't even look away from me before sighing and getting off me.
"I suppose I'm found out then. I'll go get changed for school then. I'll see you later then James." She waved to me as she turned around and walked back into the bathroom to get changed.
"So…she was just teasing me?" I asked and Rias started laughing uncontrollably.
"Did you really think she was into you already? Silly, silly boy." Rias teased and walked away, back into her room.
"Seriously? Awh man come on! How dare you tease me fate!" I called at the air above me and shook my fist angrily. I was completely unaware of the magenta eyes still gazing at me from afar.
A while later, after Rias and I had both gotten showers, we were sitting alone in the room I'd woken up in. We were still discussing all the arrangements that had to be made so I could start living my new life as her second Queen.
"We'll have to enroll you in school tomorrow. That sound alright?" She asked and I sighed.
"Yeah sure whatever." I responded from the couch.
"Next order of business would be living arrangements. Did you bring any other clothes or any other personal items?" She questioned.
"Nope. All I have are the clothes on my back and the packs in my pockets." I told her with a smirk. I feel cool not owning much. It makes me feel pretty down to earth and chill.
"Well I think you should continue to sleep on that couch for now. Unless…you want to move into my room." She hinted teasingly and I smiled.
"I don't think I'm ready for that yet my Lady." I responded and we both chuckled a bit.
"Alright then, I'll take you shopping for some clothes later this week." She told me and I shot up from the couch.
"Really!? You've given me a shower, a place to sleep, food and now you're going to buy me clothes?" I asked out of pure disbelief.
"Well yes? Why wouldn't I? I have to take care of my new adorable young servant don't I?" She responded and I fell to my knees before her. I threw my hands up as if in prayer.
"Thank you so much Rias. You truly are the most amazing Master any man could hope to have. I hope one day I may repay this kindness in any way possible." I yelled and Rias sat at her desk, laughing.
"Stop groveling James. I'll let you do anything you want and get you anything you desire." She told me and I looked up at her, misty eyed.
"You truly are a kind and beautiful goddess. God bless you. OW! Satan bless you! Satan! There I fixed it!" I continued my loud yelling and Rias couldn't keep from laughing.
"Alright then, now that all that is settled," she started before standing up and brushing off her school uniform. "I should be off to school. How do I look?"
"AMAZING!" I yelled in reply and the red head smiled at me.
"You have my permission to do as you please until I return. Here's some yen if you want to get something to eat. We will be introducing another servant tonight, the boy you saved the other day, so please don't make too much of a mess." She told me as she walked towards the door.
"Wait Rias! About last night, how did you…" I stopped when I noticed she couldn't hear me anymore. She was already out the door and walking towards the school. I probably made her late…stupid! I'll just ask her later.
"What an amazing girl, and that Queen…whoa." I told myself and whistled when I remembered the black haired girl's stellar body.
"Well what should I do for the next few hours?" I rubbed my chin and started looking around the room. That's when my eyes spotted a pink cell phone on the desk, maybe it's Rias's.
"I wonder…" I smirked evilly and grabbed the cell phone. I looked through the contacts until I found the number for what looked like a Japanese or Chinese restaurant.
"Please have takeout." I pleaded as I dialed the number. It rang for a few moments before someone answered. It sounded like a woman and I did my best to place an order.
"Yes do you have takeout? You do, fabulous. In that case I'd like a big box of chicken dumplings and chicken lo mein. Please deliver it to Kuoh academy. Thank you. I'll meet you out front." I finished the order and hung up.
It's been so long since I've had anything real to eat! I threw the hood over my head, ran out the club room door, out of the old school house, and onto the school grounds. I looked around with my mouth agape. Not only was the place beautiful but there were girls…as far as the eye could see.
Rias truly has brought me to a magical place. She is the greatest blessing of my entire life! I smiled and started walking towards the school entrance as best I could. I was pretty unfamiliar with the place so I enjoyed taking in the sights as I went.
I eventually saw reached the gates that marked the entrance to the school building. I turned around to get a good view of the school and it startled me. I was use to New York schools…they weren't nearly as impressive as this. It had huge arcs at every entry way, the entire building was made of brick, and the vegetation around the grounds were so beautiful. This truly was a magical place in every way and it was enormous on top of everything else.
"Hey are you the guy that ordered takeout?" Someone called behind me and I turned to see a man standing beside a car with a small white box.
"Yes I am. Thank you so much! Here's the money sir." I told him as we exchanged goods. I watched him drive away before I opened the small box. Tears immediately streamed down my face as I gazed at the box's contents.
"Today I dine like a king!" I yelled as I sprinted back to the clubhouse to begin the greatest meal I'd had in years.