" - Talking
' - Thinking
{ - Zirnitra
[ - Ddraig

It's the Friday after i received my badge from the police. I've already dealt with a bunch of delinquents in the surrounding area. When two officers had arrived to pick them up i was cautioned for being to violent towards them.
I didn't bother to talk back to them, even though my rank was higher i was still only an honorary sergeant. The delinquents were kids from the school in the next town, they were here in balaclavas attacking a little kitten with a BB gun and small stones.

I took the little kitten in, so now i have two new family members. When i say two, i mean Sona and Shey. Sona had now moved after making me her boyfriend, for two reasons, one was to keep an eye on Rias and the other was to be near me.
Sona's entrance to my house annoyed both Rias and Koneko but Gofannon welcomed her happily. Shey, on the other hand, is what i named the kitten. I've had him for two days now and when i get home he is there waiting for me. He only leaves my side when i shower, he also sleeps on my stomach when i go to bed.
There now seems to be two rivalries over me now. One was mutual and the other was one sided. My masters were fighting over me and Sona won there kicking Rias out of my room so now it's just me, Sona and Shey sleeping in my bed now.

Koneko was in a war with Shey. In her eyes she was losing, but in mine there was no competition. Koneko was refusing to sleep in my room whilst Shey was there, she had also stopped speaking to me as much. I was only allowed one cat in my life, she was being extremely jealous.
Her whole one-sided war with Shey was confusing me. Shey is a male cat, i had no idea why she was so bothered.

After arriving home late with Sona from doing student council work, we arrived to a wonderful smell. When we entered Gofannon was sitting at the table waiting for food.

"Hey pops, who is cooking?"

"Rias is."

"Why has she only started now? She's been here a week or so now."

"New challenger." Gofannon points towards Sona who has taking her coat off and hanging it up.

"Ahhh ... so they are still at it."

"Hahaha ... Kid, i never expected for this to happen to you."

"Me neither. It's like this at school too."

I join Gofannon at the dinner table to wait for food, Sona comes and sits next to me.
10 minutes later, Rias and Koneko come through the kitchen doors with food and place it on the table.

"Itadakimasu."

As i raise the food to my mouth, i notice Rias and Koneko staring at me intently. I slowly put the food in my mouth and chew.
It wasn't exactly what i liked but it was alright.

"It's good." I try to smile convincingly.

Koneko and Rias look at each other and give each other huge smiles.

"Sora, tomorrow is it ok if we have club activities here?"

"No! Do it at Issei's house. We still have some paper work to do so i'll be a little later tomorrow anyway."

"Sona, is this true?"

Both me and Rias turn to look at Sona. I plead to her with my eyes, and it seems it worked.

"Yeah, he also has a contract to do."

"I've only done one contract for you, haven't i?"

"That's true, so sorry Rias. I'll send him to Issei's as soon as possible."

I lean over to Rias and whisper in her ear.

"Think about it this way, you can spend sometime with me without Sona interfering."

I back off to finish the rest of my food. Rias lights up and runs off to phone Issei after eating her food.

Once Rias ran off i turned towards Sona.

"Thank you. Is it ok if i bring Shey? He hasn't been out since i took him in."

"Sure."

Sona has become a lot nicer to me recently. I seem to be able to do a lot more than i used to, if it was a month ago i probably would of got scolded and called stupid.

That night it was only me and Shey in my bed tonight. This time he lay on my pillow giving me the ability to roll around. It was a peaceful night sleep.

I awoke the next morning to a dark orange colour in front of my eyes. During the night, it seemed Shey had moved to lie on my face. I held him with my hands and placed him on my lap once i sat up. His fur was soft and ginger. He also had what looked like white socks on his legs with a small ball of ginger at the tip of each of his paws.

In the few days i have had him. We have built a really strong relationship, he follow me around the house and is always next to me. He talks to me frequently, after finding out i could talk to him he started to ask me about my day and what it was like outside.
It seemed that the day he was bullied by those kids was his first day out, he would thank me and lick my face every night. I got into my uniform, picked up Shey and put him on my shoulder and left for school. I walked there without Sona because she had to go in early, i had three hours before activities would start.
I made it to school slowly to make sure Shey stayed on my shoulder. Girls were staring at me as i walked to school, i could hear them talking about my and Shey. They were calling me and him cute, the first time i heard a girl talking Shey had jumped onto my head and sat up. He was like a look-out on a ship making sure we didn't run into anything.

When i entered the student council room i was met with the girls saying "Awwww" at the site of me with a small cute kitten on my head.

"Hey everyone. This is Shey, he is a bit nervous towards new people to be extra nice to him."

I took Shey off my head and turned him to face me.

"Go and meet everyone. They are all nice."

I placed Shey on the floor and he walked towards Sona slowly and jumped onto her lap.

"What have i got to do?"

"All you have is your contract to do, which will be in a couple of minutes."

"Alright then, i'll be back soon. See you soon Shey."

I smiled and formed a magic circle to take me to my contractor. Light enveloped me and i teleported to a new house.
It was different than last time. It was an apartment. I had appeared in a girl's bedroom. There were posters of popular boy bands and the desk was littered with perfume.

I walked out of her room and heard a shower running. I walked up to the door and knocked.

"Hey. I'm the devil you summoned."

The water turned off and i could hear fidgeting in the bathroom. The door opened slightly and a girl poked her head out. Once she saw me she was shocked.

"Okami-senpai."

"That's me. Do i know you?"

"I don't think so. I'm a first year at Kuoh Academy."

"What's your name?"

"I'm Shiraki Rei."

"Ok then Rei. What wish can i grant you then?"

"I had two but one of them you can't do."

"What can't i do?"

"Pretend to be my boyfriend."

"...Ahh. I would be in trouble if i did. So what's the other one?"

"My grades have been lacking recently so would you be able to help me with my lessons."

"Yes, i can do that. I have some time to help you now but i can help you other times as well."

"When would be best?"

"Lunch time at school or you could come to my house after school and i can teach you there. It would be a bit weirder for me to come to yours."

"That sounds good. Can we start next Monday then?"

"That sounds good to me."

As i had ... completed the contract, i set the request into a device that i had been given by Sona.

"Alright then. I'll see you Monday, meet me in my classroom at lunchtime."

I smiled and waved to her as i took a magic circle back to the student council room. When i arrived i checked the clock and i still had an hour to spare.

"You are back then."

"Sure am. Where did everyone go?"

"Shinra is putting up posters around the school and everyone else is doing their own contracts."

"How is Shey?"

As i said his name, he jumped off Sona's lap and ran to me and i bent down to pick him up.

"He was nervous. He warmed to Shinra after ten minutes but still nervous around everyone else. He even hissed at Saji."

"Ahh good boy."

I smiled and patted him for a few second before placing him on my head.

"I'll have to get going now. I'll see you later on at home."

"Ok, don't let Rias touch you too much. I won't be happy if she does."

Her voice went scary and her aura darkened a little. Shey started to shake a little on top of my head.

"Ok, Ok. It's ok Shey, you have no need to worry. It was directed at me."

"Sorry Shey."

Sona shouted across the room as i made my way out of the door. As i walked out of the building a saw a familiar red head.

"Rias, why are you here?"

"I came to pick you up. Huh? Why is Shey here?"

She tilts her head as she speaks the last part.

"I'm letting him be outside. Don't want him to go out by himself so he is tagging along with me."

"Will he be coming to Issei's with us?"

"Yup and i know he doesn't have any animals so it's ok."

We then start to walk to Issei's house. As we leave the school gates, Rias links her arm with mine. I instinctively pull my arm back away from her grasp.

"I can't do that. What if people see and the gossip makes it's way to Sona?"

"If that happens then we'll deal with it."

"...That doesn't comfort me. *Sigh* i guess i'll let you do it then."

We make our way to Issei's house and fortunately no-one from school saw us. Asia greeted us at the door, no one else was here yet. While we were waiting for everyone, Issei's mum brought out some old photo albums and gave them to the girls. I took the time to speak with his mother, i thanked her for allowing me to bring Shey inside and i asked her about Issei being a pervert.
Apparently she knew but couldn't do anything to stop him. She got rid of a lot of his porn but they seemed to just come back stronger. As we were waiting for everyone else to arrive, Rias came and sat next to me and rest her head on my shoulder. Issei's mother was kind enough to offer us tea, we both agreed and received our tea by the time the first member arrived.

It was Akeno and when she noticed Asia looking through photo albums, she quickly joined her and they both started mumbling 'Issei as a kid' over and over.

"...*Sigh* I wonder who my parents were."

As i said this quietly, i felt a lone tear fall down my cheek before more started to accompany it. This was the first time i had cried since moving to Japan. I used to cry quite a bit back in Wales, especially when i got helping Gofannon out with materials.
As i came out of my thoughts, everyone was staring at me and Rias was hugging me, quite strongly in fact. During my time reminiscing, Koneko and Kiba had arrived and started looking through the photo albums.

"What's wrong, Sora?"

"Just thinking about my parents."

"Parents? I thought you only had a father."

"No Asia. He is only my adoptive father but i see him as a father."

More tears trickle down my cheek. Talking and thinking about my parents, whoever they are, seemed like a taboo for me. Koneko had came over to me in this time and had sat on my lap facing me. She stared intently into my eyes.

I smiled to her to try and relieve any worry. All i got was a hug off of her and an increased hold of Rias. At this moment, Kiba's face changed as he saw something strange while he was talking to Issei.

"This. What do you know about it?"

"Umm ... Nothing. I was really small back then so i don't remember."

"To find it in a place like this ..."

Kiba laughed to himself. His eyes were full of hatred and they room went quiet.

"This is a holy sword."

The rest of our activities at Issei's house were rather on edge from the atmosphere Kiba caused. This seemed to be Kiba's taboo. We all went home an hour after the change in atmosphere.

Rias thanked Issei's mother for allowing us to do it there and we left. Koneko and Rias were hugging onto my arms as we walked our way home. When we got home, i left their arms and put Shey on the floor before going upstairs and going for a shower.
When i came out of the shower and entered my room. It was empty, i just lay on my bed and put on my headphones and listened to music before falling asleep shortly afterwards.

It was the next day and i was with the Occult research club practicing baseball for the upcoming ball tournament. I was to be on both of my peerages teams but on the student council's side if they were to have a game between each other.
This was a slight problem for me. My wolf senses kicked in ... or should i say dog senses kicked in. I followed the ball constantly, i also tried to catch it with my mouth a few times. The one time i did, i carried it back to Rias and dropped it in front of her.
Everyone laughed at me as i was quite embarrassed at what i had done. To make it worse, Rias patted me on the head. I stated that i couldn't play some of the games without that happening.
Rias complied and the only sports i had to do were dodge ball and football. During the whole training, Kiba was being distant. He was hit on the head once by the ball and had received a scolding off Rias. The holy sword must be playing in his head.
As we took a break, Akeno walked up to me and spoke to me.

"Hey there, Sora-kun."

"What do you want?" i replied coldly.

"Rias has started reading a book on love." She takes no notice in my cold reply and keeps her cheery tone.

"Seriously? Her rivalry with Sona is getting out of hand."

"It must be fun for you, i would join in too but you don't seem too fond of me."

"You got that right. You can stick to Issei or maybe even Kiba." As i responded i walked away from her and spoke to Koneko.

"Hey Koneko. How's it going?"

Koneko blushes as me starting a conversation with her.

"...Good, how about you?"

"It's going well now I've seen you cute little face."

I smiled and lightly pulled on her cheek as she pouts. I chuckle a little before poking her nose.

"You've got to go on the offensive more if you want to get anywhere with me."

"Okay, we are continuing!"

Rias' voice breaks us from our conversation and we begin training once more.

The next day, i was in the middle of Sona and Rias arguing in the Occult research club room. As Issei and Asia entered, they calmed down and turned their attention to them.

"Seito-kaichou..."

"Hello, Hyoudou-kun."

"Hey there, Asia ... Hyoudou."

Saji speaks happily to Asia but lowers his tone when he says Issei's name. Saji had come with Sona to officially meet the other devils, Asia and Issei. They already knew each other from the wedding but didn't have a greeting because i crashed the party to quickly.
Saji said his introductions and Issei and Asia did theirs too afterwards. Issei got pissed when Saji was getting friendly with Asia. Issei stole Saji's hand and forced him into a handshake to get him away from Asia and they were now fighting over them. Each in turn trying to crush each other's hand.

I walked over to them and smacked them both on the head as Rias and Sona sighed.

"Stop your bickering. Saji, he's a fellow dragon and Pawn so get along with him."

"Why should i? He's one of the pervert trio."

"I know that, i have to put up with him more than you do. Anyway he took more pawns than you did so don't anger him too much."

""How many did he take?"" Both Saji and Issei asked me at the same time.

"Issei took 8 and Saji took 4."

Issei made a triumphant pose as Saji looked rather dejected.

"This is enough for introducing our rookies. Then we will pardon ourselves. Sora, i'll see you at home."

Saji's bottom jaw dropped at Sona's statement and he stared at me with jealousy.

"Yeah sure. I can wait for you if you want."

"I would like that."

Sona smiled to me then they both left and we got started with our activities. I had another contract and it was Rei from before, today i had to help her with maths. She was better than she though, she picked up on things easily. It seemed like she just had a bit of a problem in keeping her mind on the subject.
When i arrived back, everyone was sitting down drinking tea. Rias and Akeno were talking more about the ball tournament in a few days.

Bang! Bang!

The bell echoed in the sky to signify the start of the ball tournament. It was supposed to rain today but the sky was clear.

(Tsukimoto-kun of the 'Manga research club', Hashioka-sensei is calling you. Please come to the teacher's room immediately.)

The PA system which was placed throughout the school ground was making countless announcements. Everyone got changed into their PE uniforms and made their way to the track. The day started off with class matches followed by matches amongst genders. I dominated all the track races i was in, i didn't even need to use my devil powers to win.
Issei was my opponent in each of them. I easily beat him each time. Kiba and Saji were the only other boys in my class and they opted out. Saji didn't think he could beat me and Kiba was still off in his own world.
There was lunch in between in between class and club matches. Lunch was rather eventful, i had to deal with Sona and Rias trying to feed me as i got death stares from the entire male population of the school.

Everyone gathered round the tennis court for the most anticipated match. The top four girls going head to head in tennis. Rias and Akeno versus Sona and Shinra. I, Of course, found it hard to cheer on either team. I chose to cheer for Sona and Rias but just them, i left out the Queens.
I was also in a trance watching the ball go back and forth. Other students saw this and it furthered my reputation as the 'Wolf Prince'. Koneko has to smack my head several times to snap me out of it.

They were taking it very seriously. Before they started, they made a deal between each other. I didn't hear what they said but the truth came out halfway through the match.

"I will win this match to show you i'm more deserving of Sora than you are."

Rias was the one who said this, making all heads turn to me. I was only half aware of this due to my trance, i couldn't even feel their killing intent towards me.
They were going all out, they even resorted to using magic in front of everyone. It was being called 'Magic balls' by the other students. The match lasted a long time, by the end of it the rackets had broke and they both won first place, resulting in nothing changing between Sona and Rias.

It was the last game of the day. Dodge ball. I was with the occult research club as we prepared for our match against the baseball club.

" Yawwwwwwwn ... I'm getting bored now. Can we finish this quickly?"

"Cheer up Sora. I'll give you a reward if you work hard."

"I'm not sure for how long it would be a reward."

If Sona saw me get a reward of Rias, their little fights could turn into a war.

Issei took something out of his pockets as he spoke up.

"Everyone! Let's put these on as a team!"

Issei had handed out to us a headband, which had 'Occult Research Club' imprinted on it. It seemed like he made it himself.

"Ara, you are well prepared."

Akeno was the first to comment on his headbands.

"...It's unexpectedly good."

Koneko's words stung Issei a little but at the same time made him happy.

"Ara Ara. The other clubs are wearing an item to symbolize the team."

"That's right, Akeno. That's why i made these!"

We all tied them on our foreheads, except Kiba. He still hadn't taken one yet and was still pre-occupied. Issei walked over to him and gave him one.

"Here Kiba."

"...Yeah ... Thanks."

"Let's concentrate on winning."

"Win, huh ... Yeah, winning is important.

(Members of the occult research club and the baseball club. Please gather at the ground.)

As we started, all the balls were aimed at Issei.

"Aim for him! Aim for Hyoudou!"

Despite their onslaught, Issei was dodging their throws quite well. These guys couldn't hit anyone bar Issei from how they saw it.
They couldn't hit Rias or Akeno because they were the 'Two Great Onee-sama'. They were school idols so they were out.
They wouldn't hit Asia either. She was seen as the angel of the 11th grade. Wouldn't target Koneko either, The loli girl who was the school master. You'd feel bad if you hit her plus there was also a rumor that i would act in revenge if she was hit. I felt that as a true rumor.
Kiba was seen as the enemy of all males in the school, but the girls would hate you if you hit him.
They wouldn't hit me either. They seemed to be scared of how badly i would retaliate if they aimed at me so in turn i was the least likely to be hit.
Issei, on the other hand, was a prime and easy target to hit. He was the odd one out in our club. We all had a reputation in the school and were seen as the most attractive too.

Issei was neither of them, everyday i would hear people questioning why Issei was with us. It was like this in all the matches, it's why we won. Issei was their only target. The baseball club unloaded insult after insult at Issei. Insults about him and him being close to the girls. They were all telling him to die, and were throwing the balls as hard as they could.

One of the baseballers though had a change of heart and targeted Kiba.

"Shit" I don't care if i'm hated! You damn Handsome!"

This guy had a lot of hatred towards handsome guys for aiming at Kiba instead of Issei.

"Kiba, snap out of it!"

No response. I ran towards Kiba and stood in front of him as the dodge ball hit the one i had in my hand and it ricocheted off into one of our players.
It hit Issei square in the crotch. I winced after seeing where it hit. I felt both happiness and sympathy at what i just saw.
Issei dropped to the floor and a time-out was issued.

"I guess i would say sorry but i couldn't help where it went."

I said to Issei as i walked up to him and patted him on the back.

"Asia, you are gonna need to heal him quick if he is gonna have babies again."

"Koneko, take him outside."

Rias told her and she nodded, dragging him by the collar. We were not three men down and i got fired up. They had all their players left.

"Rias, leave this to me. I'll do this by myself."

"No, we will do it together to take revenge for Issei."

"Nah, i don't want to do that. If i win by myself, then i will do anything you want for a whole day. How about it?"

"Sure but why is it if you win not lose?"

"Because there is no chance in me losing."

I stepped forward and picked up two balls. Rias, Akeno and Kiba backed off and stood on the side to cheer me on.

"Come on then, kids. Bring everything you've got!"

"Continue!"

The announcer said and we commenced again. I took the first move and startled the crowd. I threw the second ball into the air and punched the other one as hard as i could and knocked out one of the baseball players.

One down, five to go. As the other ball drops down, i catch it and use it to deflect the incoming flurry of balls. As their hands were free, i launched the ball i had into one of my opponents chest causing him to lose his breath. As i moved to collect another ball, there were three balls lying next to each other on the ground and i devised a plan.

I spent time dodging the balls they way to get the remaining players to stand next to each other. Once they stood next to each other i put the length of my arm under the three balls and lifted them up and sent them towards the three players hitting them all.
I won by myself.

"Hell Yeah!"

(The winner is Okami ... i mean, the occult research club.)

As i turned to celebrate with the rest of the team, Koneko, Asia and Issei had just come back.

When we left the gym it was raining, Koneko and Akeno went ahead to the club room as i was with Asia and Issei as i saw Rias and Kiba confronting each other. As Rias raised her hand, i jolted towards her and caught her hand before she slapped Kiba. They were both surprised by my actions, i was normally one to stay out of affairs like this but i felt it a little wrong.
With Rias' free hand, she slapped me instead.

"Why the hell did you stop me?! You don't normally rebel against me!"

"This time i am!" I replied coldly and steeled myself.

"Kiba, get changed and wait for me. I'll walk you back home to make sure you don't get into any trouble."

Kiba nodded and walked off.

"Sora! What are you doing siding with him instead of me?!"

"I'm siding with him because your priorities are wrong! You won't help other unless it was for your own gain. You helped Issei twice, what came out of that. Two new pieces for you! Everything has been for your own gain even the whole incident with Raiser, we helped you unconditionally. Asked for nothing in return but for you to be happy. I also went far enough to crashing your engagement party and fight Raiser causing bad blood between the families, all for you! Yet when it comes to helping out one of your servants who you supposedly adore, nothing, you go to slap him for being worried!"

I release my grip that had been tightening throughout my speech. I let go of her hand and step to to see a red mark left on her hand.

"If you really cared then you would help your servant out! If you aren't going to help him then his is probably going to go stray. If that happens, i'm either going stray too or i'm going to just be part of the Student council and you can get the hell out of my house!"

I turn away from her and walk angrily past her, Issei and Asia back to the club room.
As soon as i spot Kiba with Koneko and Akeno i call to him.

"Kiba! Let's go! I want to hear what's wrong so my actions just now are justified."

Kiba hears the anger in my voice and runs over to me and we walk home. On our way out of the club room, we walk past Rias who was crying.
As we get closer she hears us and looks up. She stares at both me and Kiba. Kiba was looking a little shocked at what he was saying.

"Kiba! Come on!"

I grab his collar and pulled him along and i let go of him once we left the school gates.

"...What happened between you and Buchou?"

"I got angry and shouted at her. I also hinted at becoming stray if it wasn't sorted."

"You did this for me?"

"Partially. I am worried about you myself, but her actions also annoyed me. I will follow her unconditionally but she was being too selfish."

"Have you heard of the Holy-sword project?"

"I haven't, what was it?"

"It was something i was a part of. A Project to make kids able to wield holy swords, sometimes forcing the kids and sacrificing them if they couldn't. I am the lone survivor of that project."

"Well, shit. So is that the reason you are fighting?"

"Yes, i'm living to seek revenge. Destroying the holy-sword Excalibur is the reason why i am living."

"If you ever need help, Call me. I'll do as much as i can to help you."

"Thank you Sora."

After that we parted ways. Once i got home i told Sona what happened. She was shocked, she was on both of our sides. All she did was hold me in her arms as i thought about what i had done. Later that night once Rias got back, she said nothing to me. I did say to her that she can stay in the house and i would still be turning up to the club room. I also apologized for getting so angry. Nothing in reply.

The day after that came with a strange but helpful twist. Me, Sona and the rest of the Gremory group, including Kiba, were gathered in the club room. On the Sofa was Rias and Sona and on the other sofa was our two guests.
The rest of us were scattered around the room listening to the conversation. Once they arrived in the club room, the atmosphere was strange. It was something i felt before but only briefly. Our instincts as devils were telling us that they were dangerous. Rias and Sona were talking to them calmly but with serious faces. Kiba was wearing the most dangerous face, they must have holy-swords to make him feel this bad. I wonder how he will react when i bring out mine. He looked like he was going to lash out at them.

I walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Kiba, calm down. Let's fight them just as they are about to leave. You can relieve some stress then."

Kiba stares at me for a moment before calming down and agrees with me. I step back from him and continue to listen to the conversation in front of me. They were believers of God, people Kiba hated the most. He must be brimming with hatred right now.
Even in this atmosphere, the first to talk was a Shidou Irina. A supposed childhood friend of Issei's.

"Recently the holy-swords Excaliburs that were kept by the Catholic Church, Headquarter Vatican, Protestant Church and Eastern Orthodox Church were stolen."

Multiple factions of the Christian religion were stolen from? I thought Excalibur was one sword not multiple ones.

"Excalibur itself doesn't exist."

Rias answered my doubt.

"I'm sorry but a few of my servants have recently become devils. So can we continue this conversation while explaining about Excalibur?"

The two girls from the church nodded.

"Excalibur was broken in the war a long time ago."

"Now it looks like this."

The girl with blue hair got her weapon, which was covered in cloth and revealed it to us. What appeared was a long sword.

"This is Excalibur."

I took a few steps closer and looked at it. I slowly put my hand towards the blade, my hand was about 10cms away before it started to burn.

"Hmmm ... Could be better."

I shrug my shoulders and walk back to be beside Kiba as the two church girls stared at me in anger whilst the devil looked at me like i was stupid. I could see Issei and Asia in fear, they were both shivering. I guess my animal blood give me a bit better of a resistance to this holy power.

"Excalibur was broken into pieces during the war. The fragments were collected and turned into a new form by alchemy. It was made into 7 swords. This is one of them."

'Zirnitra, how strong could that sword be then if it was created using alchemy?'

{Even though it's a seventh of the original sword, it's more than a seventh of the original power.}

"This Excalibur is 'Excalibur Destruction'. It's one of the 7 holy-swords that were created. The Catholic church is in control of it."

'I see what you mean by more than a seventh of the original if it's called destruction.'

{Yup, each sword should have a single ability.}

The blue haired girl put her sword away and wrapped it in cloth. I could see small spell symbols in the cloth, it must be used to seal it's aura and power. The other girl, Irina, took out a long rope.
The rope started to move around before changing shape. It changed into a katana.

"Mine is 'Excalibur Mimic'. I can change its shape into anything i want so it's really useful for carrying around. Just like this, each 'Excalibur' has its unique ability. This one is in possession of the Protestant Church."

I do the same with this sword, but i laugh out loud accidentally. She sneered at me in response. These two definitely did have a strange aura but there was another one coming from the blue haired girl, she also smelled of something fierce.
I talk to her as i point at her.

"You, where is your other sword, it's stronger than these two gimmicks."

Everyone is shocked by my statement. The blue haired girl smiles.

"If you anger me enough then i might show you."

"Oh ... Are you asking for a fight there, little girl?" I spoke back sarcastically.

"Sora, stop playing with them." Rias complained.

"Tch ... I see now why Zirnitra has so much fun messing around with me."

Despite this serious situation, i was messing about. I was trying to keep it smooth, not to let it go out of hand. I failed to do this and a heavy presence appeared beside me. It was Kiba.
He was glaring at the Excaliburs with a face i hadn't seen before. Kiba's grudge has nearly taken him over. I had never dreamed of seeing such a legendary sword in this way. I would have to tell Gofannon later.

"So what does the stolen Excaliburs have to do with this country located in the east of the world?"

Rias continued the conversation despite me and Kiba acting out of the norm. She didn't show any sign of fear towards the Excalibur, just how she should be. The blue haired girl answered.

"The Catholic Church was in possession of two Excaliburs including mine. The Protestant Church also had two. Also in the Eastern Orthodox Church, there were two as well. The last one wen't missing in the previous war between God, devils and the fallen-angels. One Excalibur was stolen from each Church. The ones that stole them fled to Japan, and brought them to this town."

Why would they come here? Would it have something to do with Rias and Sona being family to two of the Maous?
Rias puts a hand on her forehead and sighs.

"So ... who stole them then?"

"The ones who stole them were the Grigori."

Them again. They just keep causing us trouble. Rias' eyes widened in surprise.

"The holy-swords were taken by the fallen-angel organization? It's not a matter of mistake but certainly it would be them to steal a holy-sword. To the devils, stealing a holy-sword would be pointless."

"We know the main culprit. One of the leaders, Kokabiel."

"Kokabiel ... One of the leaders of the fallen-angels that survived the previous wars since ancient times... I never expected to hear the name of the one that appears in the bible."

Hmmm ... a leader of the fallen angels and on top of that someone from the bible. Why are they here then?

"We sent priests and exorcists here secretly but they kept getting killed."

I wonder why we didn't hear of this. Then are they asking for cooperation? They aren't being very clear.

"Our request ... No. Our order is to not have any devils intrude in the battle between us and the fallen-angels for the Excaliburs. In other words, we came here to tell you not to interfere."

"Such a manner of speech. Is it restraint? Are you thinking we might collaborate with those fallen-angels? Perhaps that we might team up with them and do something with Excalibur?"

Even though we knew she was lying, Kiba tensed up. He was nearing the end of his rope.

"The headquarters think that it might not be impossible."

Uh oh! Rias is pissed. An enemy comes all the way to her territory and then tells her to not be involved and to not butt in. Rias' pride would not allow her to keep quiet about this. Sona was still just sitting there calmly, taking in everything that's happened. She stays perfectly composed through pretty much everything.

"The higher-ups don't trust devils or fallen-angels. We were ordered as if the holy-swords are taken away from God's side then the devils would also be happy right? The fallen-angels would also profit from it. For those reasons it won't be weird for them to form an alliance. That's why we are giving you a warning. If you form an alliance with the fallen-angel Kokabiel then we will eliminate you all. Even if you are the little sisters of the Maous."

I snicker at her remark to eliminate us all, but she has quite the balls to say it so casually while not caring about Rias' glare.

"If you know that we are sisters of two of the Maous, then it means that you have lots of connections with the higher-ups in the church. Then i will say it. We will not form an alliance with the fallen-angels. Never. In the name of the Gremory house. I will not do something that would tarnish the name of our Maou!"

Oooh, Rias was getting fired up. The blue haired girl just laughed at this. I was now starting to snap like Kiba, i was getting pissed at her actions.

"Hearing that is good enough. I had to warn you just in case that Kokabiel is hiding himself in this town with the three Excaliburs. If something were to happen i would be the one to be hated by the bunch in the church headquarters. Well, we won't ask for cooperation. If you were to form an alliance with god's side temporally, then it would affect the balance of the three factions."

This conversation was progressing quickly. It just started to snowball once we got into the thick of it.

"Where's the person from the Orthodox Church?"

"They have put that person on hold. They are planning to protect the last Excalibur if Irina and i fail."

This causes me to laugh again out loud. They are being sacrificed in a way. The odds are too great against them. The girl with blue hair starts to get irritated.

"So it's just the two of you? That's pretty reckless, you are going to die."

I join in the conversation voicing my opinion.

"Yes, it's reckless but we have a chance to succeed."

"You came to Japan prepared to die? The belief in your teaching is extreme as always."

"Don't talk ill of our beliefs, Rias Gremory. Right Xenovia?"

I was now at the edge of my wit, one more and i would snap. Xenovia is the blue haired girl, huh.

"Right, also the church has decided that it would be better to eliminate all of the Excaliburs rather than letting them get used by the fallen-angels. Our minimum objective is to get the Excaliburs away from the fallen-angels. If we can do that then die, then it will be ok."

They have quite the determination, even against such low odds. Only good thing they have going for them.

"You seem confident. Do you have a secret weapon?"

"Maybe. I will leave it up to your imagination."

"..."

{It's Durandal.}

'Woah Zirnitra, could of warned me you were gonna say something.'

{Maybe next time ... haha.}

I guess i'll see if it's true.

"Xenovia, may i guess what your trump card is?"

"Go ahead."

"Du-ran-dal."

The two girls from the church look shocked. Xenovia is the one to ask me something.

"H-How did you know that?"

"A pretty annoying voice in my head, why?"

I smile as i joke around with them.

"Zirnitra is speaking again then?"

"Yes Sona. The bloody dragon seems to be planning something again."

Seeing as the conversation had now hit its end, Xenovia and Irina decided to leave. I took the chance to turn to Kiba.

"Kiba, you ready?"

"Sure am."

"Oi church brats. Meet your senpai."

As i said this i pointed to Kiba who introduced himself.

"Hey there. I'm your senpai, though apparently i'm a failure."

That second a countless number of demonic-swords appeared in the club room.

"So then, brats. Let's fight."

We were now standing in the place where we practiced for the ball tournament. Kiba was standing next to me. Xenovia and Irina were standing a little distance away from us.

A barrier made from red aura surrounded the four of us as the others watched us from outside the barrier.

"Kiba, two things. Allow your strength to consume your anger and only anger, the second it starts to fill something else you have lost so be careful. Lastly, i'll take Xenovia. Unfortunately right now, none of your swords can destroy an Excalibur let alone a Durandal. I'm taking her on because my defense is stronger, plus i have a secret weapon."

Kiba nods and we take our places opposite our opponents.

"So Xenovia, you ready?"

"Whenever you are."

"Brutal Fang, Appear!"

My sword appears in my hand after a small flash of black light. We start a moment later. Our swords clashing, parts of my body start to get irritated. Kiba was laughing during his fight with Irina. Fighting the holy-swords must be amusing to him.

Our battle lasted a further ten minutes before Irina's and Kiba's ended. He lost after starting to get cocky and his arm was singed. He left the barrier to get healed by Asia.

"Well then, we have more area to play. Why don't we bring out our big guns?"

"Only if you can handle it?"

"Try me. One less devil to deal with."

"Sounds good to me."

She raised her right hand into the air.

"Saint Peter. Saint Basil the Great. Saint Denis. Holy-Mother Mary. Please hear my voice."

She started to chant and the space around her distorted. Then she put her hand in the middle of it and pulled out a sword covered in holy aura.

"In the names of the saints whom reside within this blade, i will release it. Durandal!"

A small crater forms under Xenovia from the sheer pressure of the sword.

"Rias, Sona and Akeno. Add to the barrier it's about to get extremely dangerous. Overlimit."

I activated my Overlimit and partial wolf form for the added mobility and strength.

"Kiba, I'm sorry i never told you about this. But this is one Holy sword i can never let you destroy."

I put my hand forwards and a white pool appears under my hand.

"No?! How can you have this, i thought it was lost!"

"Oh, you know what it is and you haven't seen it yet?"

"I can tell from the insane pressure, you could kill yourself with it. Actually kill everyone here, creating a portal to the dimension gap could be tragic."

I smirked at her scared response and i start chanting.

"Holy light of Protection! Shine down and destroy the darkness! Claiomh Solais!"

A large sword appears out of the white light, it was a silver sword covered in an intense amount of holy aura. It completely overwhelmed Durandal's.
The sword was just one part, it was all metal with a bit of cloth of the grip. I took the sword in one hand and point it towards Xenovia, my right arm starting to burn from the insane aura.

"You ready?!"

"Yes, i must defeat you before you kill yourself."

We clashed swords. A huge crater the size of the barrier formed, it was 2 meters deep. We clashed again, the burn started to become more visible on my arm.
It freaking hurts. I jump back then charge again but with a feint and catch her off guard. I slice her leg leaving her with a deep cut. The battle was over. We were both tired.

It was my first time holding that sword, it's power was completely different from when Gofannon first gave it to me. Both Durandal and Claiomh Solais disappeared.
Irina helped Xenovia up and healed her leg as best as she could. I collapsed to the ground in pain and fatigue.

Everyone else rushes over to check on me.

"Sora, where the hell did you get that?"

Kiba shouts at me in anger from keeping it from him.

"If it wasn't anything special i would let you break it but it's the first sword i found when i went mining with Gofannon so it's special to me. It never emitted this

aura before."

"Asia! Please heal his arm before the burns affect his skin too much."

Asia nodded to Rias' request and kneeled by my side and healed me.

"Thanks Asia."

As we were dealing with my arm, Kiba had started to walk off.

"Yuuto ... Why?"

"Rias, leave him."

"No, he shouldn't disobey me."

"Be quiet and let him go. I was serious the other day. Sona, please make a magic circle for us to go home. I don't want to be here for much longer."

"Sora ..."

"Sona, please can you just do it."

"Ok. I'll speak with you later Rias."

"Koneko, i'll see you later. You have to care for us equally, he needs to resolve this now."

I smile at Koneko and then glare at Rias upon saying the last thing. White light covers us and we teleport home.

"Sona, i'll be with the student council for the next few days. When she gets back tell her she has lost her two knights for now. I would appreciate it if we share the bed tonight."

I walk off not wanting to know anything else. Upon entering my room i see Shey and give him a hug. I spend 20 or so minutes telling him about the past few days.

A further ten minutes later, Sona comes into my room in a white gown.

"I've told her, but you should talk to her tomorrow."

"If you say so."

We lie on my bed holding each other in our arms. I feel myself drifting off, i finally succumb to tiredness after being kissed by Sona on my forehead.

Here is the start to the Excalibur arc, and also the start of Kiba and Sora's past.
Sora's harem has changed slightly, Kuroka is out and Sona is joining Koneko as the main love interest.
He is going to have a main girl per peerage.

I'm also starting another story, i'm planning on releasing the 1st chapter on Monday and it being updated weekly while this one is uploaded whenever i finish a chapter. The new story will be another HSDxD one but this time without Issei and myself being the main character. I'm planning it to be a lot more humorous and laid back. The first chapter will describe myself as the character and how i will fight.