The Dragonic-Wolf Prince Chapter 8, a high school dxd/ハイスクールd×d fanfic

" - Talking
' - Thinking
{ - Zirnitra

It was Saturday and we had all collected in the ORC club room. We were sitting and waiting for Rias to get back. When she had got back, she was with another person. It was Xenovia.

"Why are you here?"

I asked as Issei nodded along. We were both confused at her being here so easily, but i had a bit more of an inkling than Issei.
Black wings then grew out of her back. That confirmed my thought but it seemed to surprise Issei.

"So you are now a devil because there is no God?"

"That is correct, Black Titan. I received a Rook piece from Rias Gremory, i would of proffered the knight piece but they were taken. I also now go to this school, i will be in your class, Issei."

"Tch ... Will she be worth it Rias?"

"Having a Durandal wielder feels reliable. This is the birth of two-swordsmen along with Yuuto."

"I suppose two holy swords will be ok, plus Rook is more suitable than a Knight for her."

"Care to explain, Black Titan?"

"It's Black wolf. You rely on damage more than skill. A Knight has improved speed so it makes normal swords more useful, Rook amplifies your strength and defense. Your strength with Durandal will be huge. You need defense due to being easily countered."

"I see. You make sense."

"Black wolf?"

"Yes Rias. Black dragon and a wolf ... Where is Irina?"

"Irina returned to headquarters along with the corpse of Balba and the 5 Excaliburs including mine. The 'fragments' that act as the cores were retrieved in that state."

So they successfully destroyed it, at least the fragments are safe. I feel eyes staring at me and i turn my head to see Rias staring at me.

"Was it alright to give them your Excalibur? Is Durandal your only sword now?"

"Yes to both. I had to give it them back. Unlike the Durandal, there are others who can wield it. When i told them of the absence of God, they cut me off."

"I can get Sora to make you a sword. His Brutal Fang and the dragon sword Issei has were both made by him."

"I would be most grateful. I'm surprised to hear that a novice's sword could withstand hits from Excalibur Destruction."

"Tch ..."

"Sora!"

"Fine. It'll be done by tomorrow, i'll bring it here."

"Thank you Sora. You going to do a similar design? If so, ask her."

"Somewhat similar. I'll go and get started now. It's Karaoke tomorrow right?"

"Yeah, we'll see you there."

I nod and leave for home. A sword for someone who believes in Christianity, so the cross. I suppose i can get that to work.
Luckily, i make it home and Gofannon is not making anything so it's free for me to use. Gofannon is bringing in supplies.

"Hey Pops. Parent's day at school is in a few days, you are coming."

"I know. I'll see you there, you better not sleep when we are there."

"You guessing or know?"

"Teacher has called me on several occasions saying it."

"Yet you don't tell me."

I get started on making the sword, i use the last of our silver for the blade. I form it into a katana style like the other two. The hilt and grip is one piece in the shape of a cross, i use wood to make it so there is no drawback.
I paint silver then cover the grip with a sticky silver strap for good grip traction. It looks a little weird when finished but that's due to the style.
I look at the clock to see 6 hours have gone by since i started. As the fire in the furnace starts to die down, i can smell food being cooked. I make my way to the kitchen to see Rias and Sona cooking.

"Hey, when did you two get back?"

"About an hour ago, we said hi but you didn't notice us."

"What were you making anyway? It looked a little weird."

"A sword for Xenovia. The handle is shaped like the cross, best i could do."

"It's finished. I'll take it later seen as you got karaoke tomorrow."

"I suppose. The whole of the perverted trio will be there, it's going to be a pain."

I leave the room and sit at the table to wait. I chat with Gofannon and Koneko until food is ready.
They night is quiet. We all sleep by ourselves, except me but that's because i have Shey.

Karaoke

We had rented one of the karaoke rooms for 8 people. It was surprisingly roomy.
I wasn't allowed to choose my songs, everyone would choose them for me. Supposedly, my voice was only suited for one genre so they were going to pick others to try and humiliate me. It didn't work, especially the songs the PT chose. When they eventually allowed me to pick my own song, i went for TNT by AC/DC. None of them knew it, saddened me a little. But i was brought back as me and Issei received a text. Mine was from Rias, Rias and Akeno were going swimsuit shopping and had decided to send us photos.

"Issei, you got it too?"

"You mean ... SS?"

SS? .. Why did he look to those two? Swimsuits? I guess.

"Yeah ... Issei come outside for a bit."

He nods and follows me out the room as Asia's friend, Kiryuu, starts choosing a song.
We made our way to bathroom so Issei could wipe his nose, i let him off this time it wasn't his fault. As he finished Kiba entered the bathroom.

"Did something happen?"

"Yes, something did."

Me and Kiba sit down on the nearby chairs as Issei leans against the wall.

"Ise-kun, Sora. I want to give you my gratitude. Thank you."

"...It's alright. Your comrades forgave you. Buchou and the others also forgave you as well. That's why it doesn't matter."

"I agree. You found peace from your nightmare as well as gain new power, i just wish i didn't have to ruin the final mood."

"It's alright Sora. You were enraged, it would of happened to me."

"If you had a dragon, maybe."

"Sora, Let's sing a song together. I would ask Issei too but it seems like he only knows one song."

"I agree, Kiba. We should."

"Yosh. A duet between the Knights of the Occult Research Club."

We return to the karaoke room after talking some more. We took the microphones straight away as Kiryuu was still looking at songs.
I found out later that day, that Kiryuu had taken a picture of me and Kiba singing together. It seems rumours about me and Kiba have started, it seems like i'm going to have to relax more or i'll end up going crazy.

Contracts and the Governor

It's been a week since i helped Rei with her studies so she called upon me again to help her out.
She asked me about the hold up and told her what happened and that it was the reason why i was ill. Supposedly that became big news around the school.
The wolf had got ill, i must of seemed like a wolf to them and not human. Well, i guess i'm not human really. We also plan for the next study session and i leave teleporting back to the student council room.
Only Saji and Sona are there.

"Saji, Sona."

""Yes.""

"I got a proposition for Parents day."

"That is?"

"We already got our 3 songs that we are practicing but i have another idea. It can be seen as dangerous but won't be."

"I was thinking of a petting session. I could turn into a White tiger cub or something and go out on stage."

"That's fine. We will set up some rules because even though it's you, they won't know that."

"Alright. Saji, you will take over then. It's the one time you can tell me to do things."

"Do things? Like tricks?"

"Yeah, i'll bring a ball with me."

"Ok with me. About the first song, i can't do it."

"Alright then, you can do the rapping portion. I gotta go see the Gremory group now."

I left the student council room and walked to the ORC. The windows are open and noise is bellowing out.
Rias sounds quite mad, i leave walking in and transform into a eagle and fly in landing or Rias' shoulder.
As i look around, Issei is lying down on Akeno's lap. Who knows what for?

"What's up?"

"Azazel. Even though it was decided to have a meeting between the leaders of the three factions. The Governor of the Fallen-angels has intruded on my territory and interfered with our business."

"So he looked after Issei then."

"Yes, Issei has completed multiple contracts with him and only just found out."

{Azazel is a nice guy.}

"In other words, he is a humanoid version of Zirnitra. He will only play jokes."

I fly off Rias' shoulder then transform into a wolf and sit on the sofa next to Koneko.

"Sora. No dogs on the chairs."

"Seriously? I don't malt though."

"Just do it."

"Tch.."

I transform back into a human and start eating with Koneko.

"Azazel is extremely interested in Sacred gears. He will definitely be after Issei's Boosted Gear and your Triumphant Wall after you went into Titan's wrath."

"I don't see the point worrying. The summit is to bring together the three sides or there wouldn't be one so he wouldn't of harmed Issei in any way, plus i don't think it would of been that bad if he did."

"Sora! You can stop rebelling against me now!"

Grrr. Why am i feeling like this? I normally obey and not rebel.

"Why should i? A servant should not be weaker than it's master. If it wasn't for Koneko being here i probably would still be in the student council room with Sona."

"You fought her and beat her. It should be equal if anything."

"I was trying out moves, i didn't fight her either."

"As long as you are a devil you will listen to me! ... Now transform into a kitten."

"...Which?"

"Any."

I sigh and transform into a small Siamese kitten and rest on Koneko's lap.

"A kitten is just humiliating."

"For the next week, you are going to like that when we are together. Even at the meeting."

"...Fine. Koneko, can i stay on your head when we go home? I'll have to stay like this at home too."

"Of course. I will sleep in your room so it'll be three cats."

"Ughh ... Shey is going to laugh at me."

{...You know, kid ... This is getting too much for me. I'm going to sleep ... for a while.}

"Piss off."

"It's okay, Sora."

Koneko had picked me up and whispered to me.
For ten more minutes, Rias complained about Azazel. Xenovia was confused about all of this but she was now sitting next to me and Koneko and thanked me for the sword. She actually really liked the design, i got a pat out of it. I couldn't tell whether she was being nice or taking the piss.

"Azazel has always been like that, Rias."

As everyone turned their heads to greet the new voice, we recognized who it was. Koneko had placed me on the coffee table as she knelt down along with Akeno and Kiba. Issei and Asia knelt down as well. Only me and Xenovia didn't move, she didn't know who he was though.

"Hey there Sirzechs."

"Oh, a kitten now. I thought you were a puppy."

"I'm a wolf, you jackass."

"Sora! Stop it!"

"Tch ..."

I turn my head then lie down.

"What's his problem?"

"He has been rebelling of late."

"Does he need neutering?"

"You come near my balls and i'll bite you." I growled Sirzechs stifles his laughter as it's not very convincing being a kitten.

I transform back into a wolf, i'd had enough of being a cat.

"I'll just lie in the corner."

I gave up with even bothering.

"Azazel won't do anything like Kokabiel. He will be coming earlier than the planned date."

As he said this, Grayfia stepped out from behind him.
Sirzechs now notices everyone kneeling.

"Please relax, i'm here for private business today."

Everyone obeyed him and stood up while i yawned in the corner. It was hard trying to keep myself awake, i had been up late practicing for parent's day.

"Onii-sama, Why are you here?"

He handed her a unfilled printed form.

"What are you saying. Classroom visits. I'm going to participate. I wanted to see my little sister working, i also heard that the wolf is going to be singing."

"I'm doing a petting session as a white tiger cub. You'll have fun, you can tell me to sit and do whatever."

I snort a little as i end my sentence.

"Grrrrrrr."

I start growling as i hear a small fight going on outside. I move to the open window and jump out.
I see two cats fighting over a baby bird. The bird was still alive but in fear on the floor.

"Back off you two!"

I bark at the two cats scaring them off. As they run off, i transform into a human and pick up the baby bird.

"It's ok now. I'll put you back in your nest."

I smile softly to the bird and place him in the nest with the other birds. I then transform into an eagle and fly back into the room.

"How many animals are you going to turn into today?"

"Don't know."

I land on the floor before turning back into a wolf.

"What did you do anyway?"

"Saved a baby bird from two cats."

"Back to what we were saying. This is my work as well. We are going to conduct the conference in this school, so i'll be inspecting it."

"Here? Really?"

"Fate seems to be tied here. My little Sister, Sekiryuutei, Holy Devil Sword user, Durandal's wielder, Maou Serafall Leviathan's little sister is attached to this place, Kokabiel and Hakuryuukou attacked this place. This is a phenomenon you can't label as coincidence. Strong powers keep mixing in, it's like wave motion."

"Missed me out, Sirzechs."

"I did because you are the most substantial one here. You have an unknown Sacred gear which allows you to transform into any animal or mythical creature, you also have the Black Titan and the strongest Holy Sword 'Claiomh Solais'. You are an anomaly which can't be avoided. When you used Titan's Wrath, shock waves tremors were felt in the Underworld and supposedly Heaven felt your power and got a little worried."

"So what are you saying?"

"You have a power that shouldn't exist. All your battles so far, you have not fought seriously. You broke out in anger and wrecked havoc. If you fight with all your power, you could easily take on me."

"So i could beat you in a fight then?"

"Yes, you are more likely to win out of the two of us. With this power and especially the dragon, you are dragging all these unknowns and weird things."
"Sounds good."

That ended the conversation on that. Other questions were asked but i fell asleep straight after. For some reason, talking to Sirzechs made me feel tired. When i woke up, the conversation had finished and supposedly Grayfia and Sirzechs were going to stay at my house.
When we arrive, Sirzechs and Gofannon go straight to a table and start talking.

"I'm relieved that my sister wasn't causing you any trouble."

"She is too nice a girl to cause trouble. Sora is the one who is troublesome, he is too lucky to have her and Sona."

"Grayfia, sit down. You are a guest so you have no need to be a maid."

"Actually she's my wife."

I have no words to speak back to him.

"Rias-sama, can we talk while they get to know each other?"

"Yes, i think we need to."

I turn around and walk to me room, she follows behind me and closes the door.

"The way i have been acting ... It's not me."

"You are damn right its not."

I hang my head and i start to tear up.

"I know. I don't know what's going on."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't feel like myself. I feel weird when you tell me to do something and rebel. I think Zirnitra fused with me when i used Titan's wrath. He had to turn my arms into dragon arms to get me out of it."

"Then how come they haven't been that way?"

"When i was recovering, Rhian took the power away."

"How did she do that?"

"Sucked the power out of my fingers. I think that it's a build-up of my powers so maybe i need it to be sucked out again."

"I will do it to see. I can't have to rebelling constantly."

I nod and she starts to suck on my finger. I close my eyes for the whole time, the sucking sound was too stimulating for me to look as well.
As the power of the dragon goes, i start to feel more relaxed.

"Thank you Rias. I actually feel better now."

"Good, does this mean you'll listen to me now?"

"I think so. We'll have to wait and see."

Knock! Knock!

"Yes?"

"Oh, Polite now?"

"Yes, sorry for earlier."

"I'm going to be staying for a day or so to check out the area. Please take good care of her, Sora-kun."

"If you are going to the lengths of saying my name then i will even though it's my job too."

"Goodnight, Ria-tan, Sora-kun."

The door closes behind him. Ria-tan? Rias doesn't seem to like that name.

"I guess it's the same for me. Goodnight Rias."

Classroom Visits

It's the day of the school visit. It's been nearly a week since the arrival of Sirzechs and Grayfia. I was at school early to set things up with the rest of the student council. Rias and Koneko had come early with us. Gofannon had told Koneko that he would come and see her class. Rias had said that she wasn't really interested in today. Rias and Koneko are helping us out setting sites up around the school and taking materials to classes. I'm with Saji setting up in the cafeteria. We don't have to go to the first few lessons because at break we will be playing.
We set everything up quickly and just sit down. Saji starts to practice, i take the chance the try singing some notes.

(At the end of this lesson, could you move to the cafeteria? We have a performance to welcome the parents.)

"So Saji, you ready for this?"

"Yeah, i'm just glad you are going to sing with me."

"I agree though it may be a little difficult to change from rap to rock in a second."

"I'm sure you can do it."

I pat him on the back and get up on the stage. The bell rings and Saji takes his place.
A minute or so later, and student and parents fill into the cafeteria. As i looks like everyone is here i speak up.

"Good morning everyone. I hope today has been a good insight for you on how your kids act in school."

"Me and Sora are here to give a little entertainment. We are going to sing for you then we will do something special afterwards."

We nod towards each other and start the first song. Walk this way by Run DMC ft. Aerosmith. (Sora/Saji rap and Sora sings Aerosmith parts.)

[Saji and Sora]
Now there's a backseat/lover
That's always under/cover
And I talk til my daddy say
Said you ain't seen/nuthin
Til you're down on her/muffin
And there's sure to be a change in ways
Now there's a cheer/leader
That's a real young/bleeder
As far as I can remi/nisce
But the best thing/love it
Was her sister and her/cousin
And it started with a little kiss, like this

She starts/swingin
With the boys in/the school
And her feet flyin up in the air
Singin hey diddle diddle with a kitty in the middle
And they swingin like it just don't care
So I took a big/chance
At the high school/dance
With a misses who was ready to play
It wasn't me she was/foolin
Cause she knew what was she was/doin
when she told me how to walk this way

[Saji raps. Sora sings.]
She told me to Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Walk this way!
Talk this way!
She told me to Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Well just gimme a kiss!
Oooh, a-like this!

[Saji and Sora]
School girl/sleazy
With a/classy kind of sassy
Little skirt hangin way up her knee
It was three young ladies
In the school gym/locker
And they find they were lookin D
I was high school/loser
Never made it with a/lady
Til a boy told me somethin I missed
That my next door/neighbor had a daughter/had a favor
And I gave the girl just a little kiss, like this

[Sora]
She starts swingin
With the boys in the school
With her feet flyin up in the air
Singing hey diddle diddle with a kitty in the middle
I was swingin like I didn't care
So I took a big chance at the high school dance
With a miss who was ready to play
Wasn't me she was foolin
Cause she knew what she was doin
When she told me how to walk this way

[Sora sings. Saji raps.]
She told me to Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Walk this way!
Talk this way!
She told me to Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Walk this way!
Talk this way!
Well just gimme a kiss!
Oooh, a-like this!

As we finished i took a deep breath. The audience was clapping and cheering, i turned to Saji to see him in mixed emotions.
I carefully walk over to him and whisper.

"Calm down. You are doing well, just concentrate on your playing for this song."

I give him a quick smile before returning to my place. Saji speaks up into the mic.

"Now we have a song from Sora. The students should know who it's about."

"...Thanks for that Saji." I shake my head and sigh. I recompose myself and tap my guitar three times to signal the start. (Alive by Adelitas Way.)

What if I told you that I think you're perfect?
Beautiful sky in your eyes, it's so worth it.
I know you make me feel alive.

What if I told you that I'm in forever?
Nothing to hide, yeah, I'll go wherever you go.
You make me feel alive.

And I'll be hanging on every word you say to me.
Hanging on a feeling that I get,
Cause you make me

Laugh a little louder
Love a little harder.

And I feel alive when I'm with you Every time it's something new.
Never knew what love could feel like Until I walked away the first time.
And I feel alive when I'm with you.
Deep inside it's something true.
You're the only reason I fight,
You're the best thing in my life.

What if I told you that I'd never hurt you?
Always be there for you to hold on to.
I know you make me feel alive

And every single second's a lifetime memory,
I'll be holding on to each moment 'Cause you make me

Laugh a little louder Love a little harder.

And I feel alive when I'm with you.
When I'm with you.

I sing with flushed cheeks. I know who they think it's for but they are wrong, most of the student body turns their heads to Sona as i finish but i take this time to find Koneko and smile to her. She started to blush after figuring out why i was looking at her and not Sona. I, then, cast a quick glance towards Sona who blushes a little more as we make eye contact.

"This is our last song before we bring someone out."

"This is a favourite of Sora's so it's gonna be good."

"We need you to join in for this. Watch Saji as i start singing, he'll show you what to do."

I move to the side of the stage and switch to my acoustic Guitar. It feels better than the electric one, i tap it a few times before feeling ready.
I look over to Saji who is wearing a huge grin and gives me a thumbs up. (Imagine Dragons - On top of the world.)

If you love somebody
Better tell them while they're here 'cause
They may just run away from you

You'll never know what went well
Then again it just depends on
How long of time is left for you

I've had the highest mountains
I've had the deepest rivers
You can have it all but not til you prove it

Now take it in but don't look down

'Cause I'm on top of the world, 'ay
I'm on top of the world, 'ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I've been waiting to smile, 'ay
Been holding it in for a while, 'ay
Take it with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child
I'm on top of the world.

I've tried to cut these corners
Try to take the easy way out
I kept on falling short of something

I coulda gave up then but
Then again I couldn't have 'cause
I've traveled all this way for something

Now take it in but don't look down

And I know it's hard when you're falling down
And it's a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now.

A wave of cheering and applause assaults us as we finish playing. We place down our instruments into their stands and bow.
After waving to them i make my way back stage and transform. I then hear Saji addressing the crowd.

"Alright, it's time for the surprise. Don't worry, you'll be fine."

The members of the student council start to stand at the front of the stage as a safety precaution.

"This makes it look bad but Sora, himself, trained this little one so there is no danger. Richy, come out."

Richy is what i had named the tiger. I had read the Life of Pi recently so i thought it worked.
I slowly walked out onto the stage. I was greeted with gasps and 'Awws'.

"This is Richy, he is a white tiger cub. Sora works with these tigers in a Zoo and was given special permission."

Saji picks me up and gives the people in the back a better view.

"I know what you are thinking. If Sora trained him then why isn't he here. Sora had to go to the Zoo quickly because the tigress was giving birth. I only just found out but he is qualified to help out, the vet seems to be at another job so he had to leave quickly."
He places me back down and i walk to the edge of the stage and stand there. All eyes are on me apart from the student council, they know about it being me.

"Is there anyone who wants to come up here and play with Richy? He acts like a dog a lot of the time, Sora brought a ball and a tug rope to play with."

A small selection of hands go up, it seems to be the girls of the senior year.

"Richy, can you go and fetch your toys?"

I look up to him then toddle off backstage and rummage in my bag.
As i get back there are two people on stage. When i pay closer attention it's Rias and Sona. I ... Did they plan this? Make it easier on the audience or something? I make my way back onto the stage. I've got the rope in my mouth and the ball rolling along in front of my paws.
I catch the ball with my front paws and lie down.

"Before you start, i need to tell everyone that there is a limited time for Richy to be here. As soon as Sora gets back, he'll have to take him to the Zoo again"

After Saji addresses the audience, Rias and Sona bend down to me. They start to order me like a dog.

"Stand."

I stand.

"Sit."

I sit.

"Lie down."

I lie down.

"Roll over then get up and jump."

"I roll over then stand up and jump.

A sea of 'Woahs' come from the audience. It's understandable seeing that some people can barely train a dog and here is a tiger listening to someone it's never met before. We continue for a further 20 minutes. The students up on the stage change every few minutes, most of the people just told me what to do. I guessed as much. I found the males the most fun to play with, they decided to actually play with the toys. The male who was known as the strongest in the school played with the tug rope. Everyone was surprised that i was able to beat him in holding it. The bell rung causing everyone to go back to classes. The only people who stayed behind was the student council, ORC and Sirzechs, Grayfia and two new people who looked somewhat similar to some of the others.
I transform back and stay lying down.

"...That was a little humiliating."

"Your fault for saying to do it."

"Shut it, Saji." I growled at him.

The two new people stepped towards me and introduced themselves. It was a man and a woman. The man was quite tall compared to the girl who was short.

"I'm Lord Gremory, Rias' Father."

"I'm Serafall Leviathan~. I'm a Maou and So-tan's sister."

I force myself to sit up and bow my head.

"It's nice to meet you. Okami Sora."

They smile to me as i introduce myself. Serafall's face slowly changes straight after.

"So Sora-kun, i heard that you are So-tan's boyfriend."

"Mmmhmm...From how you sound, it's like i did something bad."

"You did! So-tan is mine!"

"Tell that to her, she more or less asked me."

All eyes turn to Sona, apart from Rias who looks a little jealous.

"...Is this true, So-tan?"

As she speaks, i could feel anger brimming inside of her. Her aura starts to leak out a little but is quickly dismissed.

"Yes."

Wow. That was a brief answer, but it worked. She looks jealous now.
As they continue to chat about me i notice Gofannon enter.

"Hey pops. Where have you been?"

"I got caught in the crowd when they left."

"How? You are a giant compared to the others."

This became more true when he came down and stood next to us. Lord Gremory was taller than me but he looked small compared to Gofannon.

"You didn't sound as good today as normal."

"You noticed, huh?"

""Eeeeehhh?!""

Everyone in the room was surprised by our talk. I ignore them and continue talking to Gofannon.

"How could you tell?"

"There was too points. The first was when you went from rapping to singing, it felt like your breath catched a little and the note wasn't right. The second was nerves, you don't really like being the centre of attention."

"I'm surprised you heard it but you are right. I'm happy with the performance."

"So was i. I was confused to hear that you worked in a Zoo, when did you start?"

Me and Gofannon both share a light chuckle as i answer.

"You know that i was the tiger cub."

"You should use your powers to turn into a more ferocious animal like a Honey Badger."

"I should. The most underestimated predator. Maybe a grizzly bear."

"No, never a bear."

"Stealing your thunder?"

"Yeah. I'm a bear and you are a wolf, that's how it is."

"I'm afraid i'll be half dragon half wolf soon enough."

"I see, that sounds pretty damn good."

"You know, Sora. You could be like this with us."

Rias interrupts us looking a little unhappy.

"Why? I've been with pops longer than i have with you plus he is like a father. Also there is Issei here, so he'll complain if the treatment is too different."

"That reminds me. As Sora's father, i would like to speak with Sirzech, Serafall and Lord Gremory a bit more. Also if you need a place to stay, then we have the rooms thanks to you."

"...Pops? You sure?"

"Yes, of course. Go out and get me some Sake as well."

"I guess i can do that. I'm still surprised they let me buy it."

"You look a little older than you are. The wolf in you is speeding up your beard growth."

"It'll never be like yours."

"Just go and get the Sake and i'll see you at home."

He waves to me and walks off.

"Well ... umm ... I'll see everyone at home."

"Wait .. I'll come with you."

I don't turn around to see who it is as i go to pick up my bag. As i pick it up, i see it was Serafall who followed me.

"Ahh ... Serafall, why do you want to come with me?"

"I like performers and i wanted to check you out for myself."

"To see if i'm worth Sona?"

"Yes ... and no."

{Worth yourself?}

"Yes .. Wait, Zirnitra?"

"Yeah, you know him."

"Hi Zirnitra-chan, i met him before."

{Hey Levi-tan.}

"Ok ... let's go."

We leave the school grounds and walk into town.

"So you like me too?"

"Yeah~ Rather forward, aren't ya?"

"I guess, just surprised."

"Really? How come?"

"A Maou having her eyes set on me."

"Aww .. nothing about my good looks."

She winks at me while saying this.

"I guess. That type of thing never really bothered me, both you and Sona are pretty. It's just not what i pay attention to."

"So you are one of those one in a billion guys, huh?"

"...I guess."

We enter the store and buy a few bottles of Sake and make our way out. As we walk back, i notice an injured puppy.

"Sorry, can you hold these for a minute?"

I push the bags into her hands and run to the puppy and pick it up.
It was a small dachshund and he was limping for his leg.

"Hey there, you ok?"

"I hurt my leg, i think."

I fuss him around his neck but dont see a collar.

"Do you not have an owner?"

"Not anymore ..."

"Ok then. Wanna be my dog? You can decide after i've treated your leg so you'll live with me for a few days."

The dog gives a small happy bark and i pick him up, being careful not to irritate his front leg.
As i turn around, Serafall is behind me.

"Hey, sorry for pushing the bags onto you. Could you carry them the rest of the way? I've got this little guy."

"Sure. You not going to take him to the vet?"

We start walking and i take a few seconds to answer.

"No. It's easier to do it myself."

"You know how to deal with it?"

"More or less. From how he limped, it's not broken but maybe bruised or chipped the bone a little. I'll need to bandage his leg and make sure he doesn't move much."

"You can talk to animals too then?"

"Yeah. How come you can?"

"Just born with it. You?"

"Evolutio, my sacred gear."

We quickly arrive at my house to see smoke billowing out of the chimney. We stop at the front door.

"We have a cat so be nice to him. He is called Shey and i'll call you Coope."

We enter the house and drop the bags on the table as we go to my room. On entrance, Shey hisses at Coope.

"Shey, be quiet. He is going to live here for a while, it's up to him whether he stays so be nice."

I take Coope to my bed and lie him down so i can get out my bandages and tape. I bandage his leg as well as i could and stand him on the bed.

"Ok Coope. You rest as much as you can, don't move around too much. Shey, be nice and if he moves too much then tell him off."

The cat and the dog nod to me. I turn to see Serafall standing in the doorway.

"Are you staying or going back to see Sona?"

"I've already seen her in class so i was wondering if i could stay here then."

"Of course, Gofannon has already said you can. Go and choose your room, if you want me i'll downstairs."

I wave to her as i go downstairs and into the back. I see Gofannon using one of the furnaces so i take the other.

"Pops. Where are the ores and ingots we got from Sona?"

"They are outside. I haven't used them yet."

"Thanks."

I went outside and collected enough to make a couple swords.

"How come you haven't tried them yet?"

"Didn't know whether they were different or not."

"Not really, just make stronger swords. It's also set up so you can sell them through the Sitri clan so i'll be helping you with that."

"Sounds like fun."

"It does but i expect them to want enchanted ones so i'll have to do that part."

"Do you know what it's like there?"

"For devils buying swords?"

"Yeah."

"I'm not sure but i do know that each sword sells for quite a bit."

"Ones made by you might be quite popular."

"How so?"

"Well, the underworld saw the rating game and the wedding you crashed. Plus if they find out about your user specific swords then that might boost your sales."

"I guess the dragon fits in there too."

"Yeah. You are going to busy, Fighting and making swords."

"Actually, i wanted to make some armour. Do you know how to do it?"

"What are you thinking of making?"

"Armour for my wolf form. I was going to make a similar design to my gauntlets and then somehow fuse the dragon with it to use it's power."

"I get it. I'll do it for you because it's for use. Then you can try afterwards. We will need your measurements then."

I nod and transform into a wolf. Gofannon goes ahead and takes my measurements and writes them on a pad of paper.

"Alright, you can transform back."

I do so and get back to making swords.

"I'll get started tomorrow. Colours?"

"Black and can you make it similar in design to this?"

I form my gauntlets and greaves as Gofannon gives them a quick look over.

"Sure. I'll make space for a jewel to go on both of you hind legs."

'Zirnitra, would it be possible for you to create new gems to put there?'

{Of course. Just take a jewel out of the gauntlet or your greaves and place it there, i'll grow the jewel back.}

"Thanks Pops. If you finish it while i'm at school bring it to the ORC club room."

"Sure thing."

I finish making the two swords. Both in Katana style, i'm not too keen on any other styles.
I place the two new katanas with the others i have made. I have two more Brutal Fangs as back-up.

"Pops, How was Koneko is class?"

"Good and quiet."

"How was your entrance taken?"

"Surprised, extremely surprised. The height difference was mentioned a few times."

"How did it go saying you were my father?"

"They already knew so they took it well but the girls still looked a little jealous."

"Yeah. I go to that class quite a bit to tutor a girl there."

Just as we were finishing up with the furnaces. A flurry of voices come throught the front door.
Everyone comes through to the back room and talks to us. Lord Gremory takes out his camera.

"Can i set this up?"

"Sure."

Everyone left except for me and Rias.

"You not going through?"

"Nope, you wouldn't want me to would you?"

"I wouldn't. At least our parents get along well."

"I agree, my father and yours seem similar anyway so it works really well."

The room falls silent. The silence was odd, it felt weird.

"Hey, Sora."

"Yeah."

"Are you happy to have met me?"

The question came out of nowhere, but she continued.

"I'm happy to of met you. You have times when you rebel but i can't imagine life without you. You hold a lot of space in my heart."

...Confession?

"Yeah, i am."

"Really?"

"Yes. It's my first time with people other than my father and i've been treated really well. Even though it's your nature to be kind, i feel a lot better with after meeting you."

"You have become warmer to most people."

"That's thanks to you. I just wonder how you will be once you are married."

"That's true. I've decided to model the son-in-law myself. I'll rear him according to my ideals."

"It seems that i fit that bill quite nicely."

As i finished, my mouth was sealed shut. Rias had kissed me while draping her arms around my neck.
It was soft and sensual, i had felt this twice before. She was a lot more forward than Sona. While i was thinking about how forward she was, her tongue starts to taste my lips. Then she forcefully thrusts her tongue into my mouth, i was taken back by it. I just froze halfway through but she kept going. A little while later we were broke out of it.
It was Sona who broke us up.

"...Huh...What's going on?"

Coming back to reality i ask what happened?

"You were kissing Rias."

"..Yeah. We were talking then she started kissing me then i felt her tongue against my lips then i blank out, i froze up. It wasn't expected. For you to both feel that way, i am blessed but do not know what to do."

{Have them both kid, You are a dragon.}

"You always choose times like this to talk. How can i? They are both the next heirs to their clans."

{Who cares. Dragons don't give a shit.}

"But they do!"

{You could always mark them.}

"Mark them?"

{Yeah, same thing as what vampires do.}

"I bite their necks?"

{Doesn't have to be their necks. It also sets up magic on their clothes.}

"What do you mean?"

{Only you for the person you marked can take off their clothes.}

"So basically they can't cheat or be raped?"

{Yeah but it causes a problem if they want to leave you.}

"I see. I would do that but they are my masters, it wouldn't be right."

{What if they agree to it?}

"Then i guess so."

I turn to them both and they simply nod.

{There you go kid, just go and bite them. I'll do the rest.}

"W-Where should i bite you then?"

"Neck/Shoulder."

They both speak at the same time.

"I think Sona's opinion is better, it's not on show."

Both girls open their top button and expose their left shoulder. I bite down onto their shoulders, as i do i feel my canines change and pierce the skin.
As i back off i see two perfects circle slightly apart from each other.

"This still means that Sona is ahead."

"Be quiet Sora!"

"...Sorry."

"Don't tell him to shut up because of that! He is mine and you just go ahead and kiss him, What's wrong with you?!"

Rias and Sona start arguing about everything. I guess that their confrontations peak at me, i wonder what it would be like if they weren't rivals.
Actually, i should try and get away from them before i get caught up in it. I decide to transform into a robin and fly to my room and enter.
I transform back seeing Shey and Coope lying down together. I pick them both up and lie down on the bed putting them next to me.
My day wasn't too busy but i was still feeling tired so i decided to just fall asleep there and wake up afterwards.

It's been gone for a little while and it more than likely will be again.

My concentration severely wavered while writing this so i'm going to change upload days again ... a little.
Fading Emperor will now be every Monday and Friday but i will still try and write chapters for this in between.
When they are done they will be uploaded, so it could be any day.

One last thing, never fuck with a honey badger. Ciao.