Kokabiel's assault!
"Rias-senpai. We have covered the school with a large barrier. With this, unless something disastrous happens, there will be no damage outside."
Genshirou-senpai said to Buchou. We, the Occult research club and the student council, had gathered at the park located right in front of Kuou academy. Iri-chan was transported to Kaichou's place in order to rest. Asia-chan, she healed Iri-chan and thanks to that, Iri-chan will be fine as she avoided the worst case scenario thanks to Asia-chan. Raynare-san is in her very revealing battle outfit...yeah.
"This is to keep it to the minimum. To tell you the truth, if Kokabiel were to fight seriously, not only this academy, but the whole region would be annihilated. Adding to that, he has already gotten ready for that. My servant has seen him releasing his power at the school grounds."
So, that's how it is. Someone like Kokabiel wont be an easy fight. Good thing I called a certain someone.
"My servants and I will continue to place the barrier to reduce the damages. I want to minimise the damages as much as possible…Its hard to prevent having our school getting damaged. But it looks like we have to since its the leader of the Fallen Angels who is moving."
Kaichou makes sharp eyes at the school. Of course, she cares about the school very much.
"Thank you, Sona. We will do the rest from here."
"Rias. Our enemy is a monster with strength above ours. It's still not too late. We should get your Oni-sama…"
Buchou shook her head.
"You also didn't call your Onee-sama."
"My Onee-sama is…Your Oni-sama loves you. Sirzechs-sama will definitely move. So…"
"Yeah, way to dodge a question Sona."
Kaichou made sharp eyes at Buchou.
"I dodged the question? What about you!? You did the same thing ape!"
"Don't call me an ape now! I'm about to fight Kokabiel here! I can't be stressed by your fucking problems!"
"Why don't you just sleep with Kokabiel again? I'm sure that will solve all the problems. You don't mind servicing him, do you? If its for everyone, you will do your duty, right?"
Buchou makes a swing for Kaichou who dodges easily!
"I will kill you one day! Saying I sleep with Kokabiel!? I would rather die!"
"Well that might not be a problem since if we don't have a Maou's help, Kokabiel might kill us all anyway!"
""I have already informed Sirzechs-sama/Serafall-sama.""
Akeno-senpai and I say over them, they turn to us in shock.
"Akeno!"
"Makoto-kun!"
Akeno-senpai gains an angry expression at Buchou's criticism.
"Rias. I know that you don't want to cause problems for Sirzechs-sama. It happened in your territory. In your base. And it happened after the family problem. But its a different story if the leader of the enemy appears. It is a problem that surpasses the level that you can solve. Let's borrow the strength of a Maou."
"She's right Rias-sama, Sona-sama. Even if you don't want to admit it, Kokabiel is someone who surpasses us all in strength. The most we can hope for is if he plays with us until backup arrives. And, Serafall-sama is my King, as her Queen, I can't keep information like this from her."
Akeno-senpai and I nod to one another. Buchou and Kaichou sigh to one another and nod.
"Thank you for understanding the situation, Buchou. Sona-sama. Sirzechs-sama's reinforcement will be here in one hour."
"Serafall-sama said the same."
"One hour…I understand. In that time, we, the student council, will vow to continue to place the barriers in the name of Sitri."
Kaichou said with a determined look on her face.
"…So one hour. Now my servants. We will be on the offensive. We will go inside the barrier and draw Kokabiel's attention. Unlike the battle against Phenex, this is a battle of life and death! Even so, I will not forgive you if you die! We will survive and continue to attend that school!"
[Yes!]
They all reply strongly to Buchou.
"Raynare-san, lets give him hell, alright?"
"Yeah, lets take him out. He has disgraced Azazel-sama, I wont let him continue this act any longer."
We smile to one another. Yeah, Raynare-san and I will also fight with Aniki and the others. This time, we will fight along with them. I couldn't do anything during the Phenex incident, and Raynare-san didn't care but this time, I can do something and Raynare-san does care as she doesn't want another war to start.
"Makoto-kun, come with me for a second."
Kaichou suddenly spoke to me, so I follow her a little away from the others.
"What is it Kaichou?"
"W-Well...I just wanted to say...you better not die. Because Onee-sama would be upset...and so would I. So, stay alive in there, alright?"
I nod strongly as she takes my hand...in hers...
"Do it. For the pride of your King."
"Y-Yes! I felt bad about the time I couldn't do anything for Buchou, but this time...I will fight. Actually, this will be my first big battle. But, I already have some moves I've been waiting to show off. Even my Fallen Angel slave has been training hard. She is stronger than the time during the church battle."
"I-Is that so? Makoto-kun...can she even be trusted? A leader of the Fallen Angels is here. What if she, changes sides."
I shake my head.
"No. If it was Azazel-san or Shemhazai-san then I would be thinking the same. But since its Kokabiel, she wont change sides like that. I believe that she really dislikes him. So, I can trust Raynare-san. Even if others don't believe that she is changing. I can see it clearly."
"You really do see the good in others, don't you?"
"That's because I believe in god...sorry I meant believed in god. A Devil can't believe anymore. Its cruel. I just wish to pray again. I've done it my whole life. I don't fully understand the reason but, god is someone I put my full trust in. I believe so strongly...I believed in him for all my life. I can't ever forget it. Its silly for me, Serafall-sama's Queen to speak about god like he is my saviour, when it was Sera-tan who saved me that day."
She places her hands on my shoulder.
"If you want to believe...that's your choice. Everyone can believe in what they want to believe in. So what if you have become a Devil. Onee-sama isn't going to tell you that you can't keep your faith. She will actually support it as its something that you care about very much."
"Yeah?"
"Yes. Now, go and do your best for the ape..."
Just then, I hear metal being bent...Buchou, she punched a lamp post and bent it! Ooh shit! She actually bent it like that!?
"I fucking heard that you bitch!"
Kaichou chuckles. The ape narrows her eyes. I shake my head at the scene.
"Buchou..."
"Yes Ise, oppai later."
"R-Really!? I-I was going to say that shouldn't we go but oppai! Yes!"
Ugh, those two sure are weird. Akeno-senpai is smiling but her eyes are narrowed at Buchou who looks a little smug. Uu, is it really the time for this now? Kokabiel is in there.
"Shouldn't we just go Master?"
Raynare-san asks me annoyed. I nod with the same annoyed face she has on.
"Personally yes, lets get going. Actually, I need to talk with you briefly."
I lead her away from the others.
"Raynare-san. If you want to leave, go now. I don't want you to be branded as a traitor by Azazel-san. Just say I forced you into servitude and you got away when I was fighting Kokabiel."
"Master..."
"I never wanted you to be branded as a traitor. I wanted you to become good, and I believe that you are on the right path. So if you want to leave, I set you free. Please go if that's what you want. Go back to Azazel-san and show him how you have become better for him. That way, he will love you, right?"
Raynare-san...shakes her head at me? Doesn't she want to go back too Azazel-san?
"I can't leave now Master. Kokabiel is doing something awful. If I can help stop it, Azazel-sama will love me more. So, I'm staying and you can't stop me short stuff."
I wish she didn't just call me short stuff, but she made a cute...eh? I thought she made a cute face just then? Eh? What's wrong with me?
"I guess that means you intend to stay by my side in this?"
"You got that right Master. Now, lets show Kokabiel the fruits of our training!"
"Right, lets do this, together."
So, Raynare-san and I start making our way to the school, only to be joined by the others. Koneko-chan, Akeno-senpai, Aniki, Asia-chan, Buchou, Raynare-san and I will be fighting Kokabiel. If Yuuto-senpai and Xenovia-san show up then it will make our chances go even higher.
We went in from the main gate. Immediately, I see that bastard Balba doing something with the Excalibur's. Hmmmm, just what is that crafty bastard doing? Wait, magic circle, Balba in the middle of it with the swords floating above him. So...this bastard intends to...combine them, doesn't he?
"I'm going to make the four Excalibur's into one."
Yes, that's pretty much what I was thinking. Combining those blades into one.
"Balba. How much longer will it take for the Excalibur's to merge?"
A voice from the sky...Kokabiel! He is sat on a floating chair with the full moon in the background. Hm, how I wish I could attack right now, but I need to be smart about it. Like Kaichou told me that time, use my intelligence, don't charge in without a plan.
"It won't even take 5 minutes, Kokabiel."
"Is that so. I will leave it to you."
Kokabiel then shifted his attention to Buchou and the rest of us.
"Ape."
"Don't call me an ape! Coke head!"
Shit! She just called Kokabiel a coke head! Ape! She's going to get us killed one day! No, maybe she is going to get us killed today!
"Ape, is Sirzechs coming? Or is it Serafall?"
"Stop calling me an ape! In the places of Oni-sama and Leviathan-sama, we..."
What happened next shocked me a little. A huge spear of light was thrown at the gym, obliterating it from existence! Ehehe, I knew this would be a challenge. But, we just have to stall for an hour, an hour and they will come to help us. Sera-tan, today is the day I will prove that you made the right choice when you made me your Queen.
"Boring. Well that's okay. It will be entertaining."
Damn, he is bored is he? Well, I will show him a good fight then, wont I?
"Now. I will have you all fight my pets that I brought from hell."
Pets? What does he mean pets? As in, more than one? Coke head...Kokabiel clicked his fingers...I heard a rumbling from the ground...from the depths of the darkness...a 10 meters tall...no make that two 10 meters tall dogs...Cerberus.
"...The guard dog from hell, Cerberus."
Raynare-san basically said what I was thinking. But, two of them from the get go?
"...Buchou, what's those things?"
"They, are both Cerberus' Ise. The guard dogs from hell. And two of them on top of that...one we could handle but two are once..."
"Buchou! Raynare-san, and I will take the one to the left, you guys handle the one on the right!"
I declare strongly! Raynare-san also looks determined.
"Makoto! I can't let you and Raynare fight one of those things on your own!"
"Well, we will distract it until you have done with your one, then back us up. Its the best way. Just concentrate on your one. Raynare-san and I have doggy number 1!"
Buchou makes a sigh of defeat. Even if she doesn't like it, she knows its for the best.
"Don't die."
"Believe in Raynare-san and I. We will back you up by taking doggy 1 there away from you guys. Aniki, do your best, keep Asia-chan safe until I come back!"
"Count on me!"
I nod and look at Raynare-san.
"Lets kick this dog back to hell."
"Yes Master, lets go!"
We get out our wings. My bat wings and her crow wings. We take to the sky and head towards the Cerberus!
"Hey doggy! This way!"
I attack with some foxfire to get its attention. At the same time, Raynare-san threw a light spear which pierced the side of its head.
GAAAAAARUUUUUUUUUUUU!
It charges at us so Raynare-san and I fly in the opposite direction of the others, while dodging fire attacks from that thing.
"Master, you have a plan right?"
"I do. I've saved up some power in my Sacred Gear. I am going to release that and shoot a Golden Breaker at it. Its one of my strongest attacks right now. To do it, I need it to stop moving around."
"Leave that to me! I will pin it to the ground with my light spears!"
I smirk and nod. Raynare-san and I have become an effective team! One of the heads on the dog fires some fire in our direction.
"Too naive!"
I freeze the fire with demonic power instantly! Raynare-san springs from behind me and launches a flurry of light spears at the doggy!
"Take this!"
Another head of the Cerberus launches more fire at Raynare-sans spears! Shit! They are clashing, quite evenly actually!
"I'm sorry Master! It seems my attack isn't enough to break through!"
"Its fine. At worst, I will seal the attack into my Sacred Gear. But, that's at worst, if possible, I would like it if we don't use my Sacred Gears sealing power yet, it takes more stamina than I would like."
Just then, another head launches a fire ball! At this rate, she wont last. I will also attack!
"Like I'd let you!"
I summon some foxfire and aim it at the fire ball the Cerberus head launched! They meet and clash against each other violently! As they are clashing against each other, it seems the clash Raynare-san and the other Cerberus head as doing has cancelled one another out.
"Raynare-san! Do our plan, I will occupy its heads, pin it to the ground, then you occupy its head."
"Yes, Master!"
So, Raynare-san flies downwards to execute our plan! The attack I'm doing has been overpowered because the other heads attack also!
"Shit! Protect me!"
I thrust my hands forward to create a defensive demonic circle! Yes, even I learned how to make them. Its something I need also. My Sacred Gear can seal attacks but costs stamina. So until a huge attack comes my way, I will use my defensive circle to protect myself!
CLASH!
The fiery attacks clash against my defensive barrier! It just has to hold for a few seconds! Once Raynare-san has pinned it to the ground, I can break away. It would be distracted by the pain of getting stabbed in the feet!
STAB!
"Argh! Take that!"
STAB!
She has created two giant light spears and pinned it to the ground! It let out a howled cry! Yes! She has its front paws pinned to the ground! Yea! I break away from the attack which goes into the night sky! It turns its attention to Raynare-san who is busy creating another two giant spears of light! She needs to pin it, so I will distract it more!
"Hey dog breath, over here!"
I get its attention by throwing some foxfire in its direction! She still needs to pin its hind legs! That way, it will be immobilized! My flames hit it in the face! It lets out another howl and attacks me with a fire ball. I again use demonic power to freeze its flames in its tracks! I'm good with ice demonic power as my King, Sera-tan, she taught me all about it and since she is the King of ice as I call her, I've been taught how to use it quite effectively.
I'm not on a level that could be considered a Master of ice but, I guess I am a little talented in it, as Sera-tan says that I have quite a good control over ice.
"Come on doggy! I'm waiting here!"
It uses more fire at me but by focusing on the Knight trait of my Queen piece, I am able to outmaneuver them!
STAB! STAB!
GAAAAAAAAOOOOO!
Yeah! She's done it! Well done Raynare-san!
"Master, your plan!"
I nod and activate my Sacred Gear!
"Sacred Gear, release your stored power! Flow into me, your magical stored power!"
One of my bracers shine a brilliant light, and it washes all over me. I can feel the power being added to my own power.
"This way Cerberus!"
STAB!
GAAAAAAAAOOOOO!
She pierced on of the dogs heads eyes with a light spear as it makes a howl! Damn, she is becoming stronger, isn't she? She really wants to prove to Azazel-san.
"Hey Azazel-san! You better take a look at Raynare-san! She is doing this for you! If I ever meet you, I will tell you as much. She deserves your praise and even your love if she is willing to do grueling training nearly everyday for you!"
"Master...now! Use your attack!"
I smirk and place my hands infront of my body, demonic power starts gathering, golden demonic power I might add.
"Ara ara. This power seems good. Alright doggy, its time to send you back home, go and howl in hell!"
It reaches its limit and fires from my hands!
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
My attack hits the Cerberus, it makes a pained cry and before I know it, the attack dissipates...the Cerberus is gone! Yay! Now that's team work! Raynare-san flies over to me and high fives me!
"We did it Master. While those Gremory group are fighting theirs, we have taken care of ours. Through the power of team work, wow I never thought I would say that."
"That's right, I feel the same but we are a team now. Raynare-san. Shall we go for Kokabiel now? While he is distracted with the Cerberus fight those guys are doing?"
"A sneak attack? It might be the only way we will get a drop on him. Don't forget that this guy fought in the great war. He is going to be a tough opponent, even if he is playing with us."
I agree with her. She is right. She would know as she is a Fallen Angel.
"Yeah. If we attack now, we might catch him off guard. Power up your strongest light spear. I will charge my magical power, and enhance it with what power I have left inside my Sacred Gear. We might only get one chance to get the drop on him, lets use this chance."
"Yes Master."
So while she is building her light power, I charge my magical energies with what enhanced power I got from the Excalibur before. I have other stored power, but I'm saving that just incase someone needs their stamina restored. My left bracer is for adding power to myself or others, my right is for restoring others stamina. So I split it up accordingly.
While gathering power, I see another Cerberus appear and go for Asia-chan and Aniki! As I was about to spring into action, someone cuts off its head...Xenovia-san! And where Xenovia-san is, Yuuto-senpai shouldn't be far behind.
"I've come to back you up."
After saying that, she slashes the Cerberus' torso and turns it into dust after she stabbed it also. Well it is Excalibur, so its going to pack a power behind it. Well that's two taken care of, with Xenovia-san here, they can defeat that last one, Raynare-san and I have our target. Even if we can only damage him a little, that's better than nothing.
"Buchou! Akeno-san! I have got enough power to take down Cerberus!"
Aniki suddenly said. So, did his Sacred Gear tell him that? Or did he just know?
"Ise! You increased the strength of the cross and holy water in the battle against Riser, right?"
"Eh? Ah, I certainly did."
"So it's possible to increase both of us at the same time then! Please Transfer the power to Akeno and I!
So, she is going for a double power assault then? I guess that's a good tactic. Aniki then speaks up again!
"I think that would be enough."
"Yes. We can do it."
""PLEASE!""
Akeno-senpai and Buchou shout in unison! Aniki then goes over to them, and places his hands on their shoulders.
"Let's do it, Boosted Gear!"
[Transfer!]
The power flows into them. Yes, they have gotten stronger.
"…We can do this."
Akeno-senpai nodded to Buchou's daring smile.
"Akeno!"
"Yes! Thunder! Resound!"
Akeno-san pointed her fingers to the sky and started to control the thunder. Her fingers were aimed towards the Cerberus.
The Cerberus tried to run away...
STAB!
"I wont let you escape."
Yuuto-senpai's Sacred Gear is holding it in place with countless demonic swords. Hey, maybe Raynare-san could do something like that with her light one day. If she trained, I bet she could create light spears like instantly and trap a target inside them.
Akeno-senpai unleashed her thunder attack at the Cerberus and it turned into nothingness. At the same time, Buchou pointed her hands at Kokabiel.
"Take this! Kokabiel!"
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!
There was a gigantic mass of demonic power that shot out from Buchou's hand! So Aniki can Boost her that high huh. I wonder if Aniki Boosted me, then I added that sealed power to my own, then unleashed an attack, what kind of effect would we create together? That, would be worth trying out soon.
Kokabiel smiles fearlessly, and puts out one hand. Bastard! He stopped it with one hand! I look at Raynare-san, it seems preparations are complete.
"Ready, Raynare-san?"
"Yeah. Lets do it."
I nod and thrust out my hands!
"Golden Breaker!"
"Light trident!"
A light trident!? Is this, a new light type spear she has invented!? I-It looks like a three pronged trident! She has improved, hasn't she!? Our attacks are fired simultaneously!
""Hyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!""
Raynare-san and I scream out at the same time! Everyone turns to us as our attacks hear towards Kokabiel! He has discarded Buchou's attack and is focused on us...b-but something is happening...I'm glowing a whitish aura...that's going to our attacks! W-Whats going on? The attacks...are combining! Its combining! Am I, doing that?
"W-What is that!?"
Kokabiel screams out desperately! Hey, I don't know either! They have combined into a...
"Holy demonic trident!"
Raynare-san exclaims! Is that what that is? Its a holy demonic trident? Is that possible!? Combining...huh...this feeling...combing holy...demonic power...is that what...aahhhhhhhhh! Those images hurt my head! I can't think that now! I need to concentrate!
"Bastards!"
Kokabiel throws a huge light spear at our mixed light demonic trident, but his spear is broken instantly! It continues to sail through the air and just as it was about it hit him, he dodges! But, he got cut also! He lets out a pained cry...I'm suddenly feeling my stamina deplete by a quarter...Raynare-san balances me.
"Thanks Raynare-san."
"N-Not a problem Master."
I smile at her as she does to me. Everyone is giving me a weird look. Because, I did the impossible, I made it possible somehow! But, the most shocked face is Koneko-chan! W-Whats wrong with her? Does she know what that was? I might have to ask her later.
"You, who are you!?"
He asks me strongly!
"I'm Makoto Hyoudou!"
I reply with a smile. Everyone face faults! What? He asked who I was, so I told him. They didn't need to face fault. It upset me! Uwah! Asia-chan and Koneko-chan are going to have to hug me later! That has really upset me. They face fault because I said who I was!
"I hate you all! Especially you, coke head!"
Buchou snickers when I said that. Kokabiel narrows his eyes at me, but then Raynare-san gets infront of me in a defensive position.
"…It's complete."
Balba. He said its complete. The Excalibur's are complete!?
"The four Excalibur's are going to become one."
It started giving out divine light that spread throughout the school field. Because of its brightness, we covered our faces with our hands. When I stared at the centre of the school field, I saw that the four Excalibur's were put on top of each other.
When the bright lights were gone, there was one holy sword at the centre of the field giving out a bluish white aura.
"Because of the light created by the Excalibur when it turned into one, the spell on the ground is also complete. This town will collapse within 20 minutes. The only way to dispel it is by beating Kokabiel."
...No, 20 minutes!? T-That isn't...20 minutes...to stop him...Kaa-chan...Tou-chan...the town is going to be...we...the Maou's wont have time to come...we have to do something to stop him...
"Freed!"
Freed? He is here? I didn't know until just now. I see him coming out of the darkness.
"Whats up, Boss?"
Freed said with a twisted smile. Raynare-san and I join the others down on the ground.
"Use the Excalibur in the circle. It shall be the last entertainment. Fight while using the Excalibur that has turned into one from the four Excalibur's."
"Yeah yeah. Geez. My Boss sure uses people recklessly. But but! It's like I'm so honoured to use the Excalibur-chan that has become super wonderful! Something like that? Uhehehe! I will just chop some Devils now!"
Xenovia-san then spoke to Yuuto-senpai.
"Rias Gremory's Knight. If the cooperation is still valid, let us destroy that Excalibur together."
"Is it okay?"
Xenovia-san laughed at his words.
"At worst, it won't be a problem if I collect the fragment of the Excalibur that is acting as the core of it. Since Freed is wielding it, that is a holy sword but it isn't a holy sword. Even if its a holy sword, it's the same as any other weapon. It changes depending on the person using it. That is a sword of heresy."
"Kukuku…"
Balba laughed at those two...he then looks at me...before Yuuto-senpai could speak.
"I had my suspicions, but seeing what you did, you are that Project, aren't you? That my old Master devised around you and another. Heh, I thought you was dead, but you live? Fuhahahaha! Masters pride and joy! He lives! He lives! He became a Devil and lives among Devils! This is rich! This is really rich! Fuhahaha!"
...Project? I'm a...Project...Project...no...not that...
"I'M NOT YOUR FUCKING PUPPET! I AM MAKOTO HYOUDOU! NOT A PROJECT!"
"Hm? Well, maybe Master will come and get you again. I'm sure he is aware of you or will be soon enough..."
"...I'll kill him. I'll kill him...I'm not a slave...ANYMORE!"
He laughs at me again. I control myself. I don't even know what's going on anymore with me!
"Balba Galilei. I am a survivor of the Holy sword Project. No. I am the one who was killed by you to be more precise. I have continued living by being reincarnated into a Devil."
"Hou. The survivor of that project. This is such a misfortune. To meet you in a far east country like this. I feel fate. Fufufu."
Disgusting words...
"You see. I like holy swords. I like them so much that they come out in my dreams. Possibly because my heart was fascinated by the legend of Excalibur since I was a child. That's why when I found out that I can't use Excalibur I went into despair."
Who gives a shit about your life...
"I held admiration for those who can wield it because I couldn't. That feeling became so powerful that I started an experiment to create those who can use them. Then it was complete. It's thanks to you and the others."
"What? Complete? You disposed of us after finding us to be a failure."
I know what Yuuto-senpai is about to know, it will hurt him so very much. I know it in my heart. It hurts me also. I haven't got a clue why, but it hurts me also.
"I realised that there was an essential factor needed to wield holy swords. So I used the numerical value of the factors to investigate its capability. Most of the test subjects had the elements but they didn't have the numerical value needed to wield the Excalibur. Then I reached a conclusion. Is there a way to take out the elements and gather them?"
"I see. I understand now. The thing that is put inside the holy-sword wielders when they received a blessing is…"
Xenovia-san has realized the truth. Balba continues to talk.
"That's right holy sword wielder girl. We take out the holy elements from those who have them and crystallise them. Just like this."
That's...he took out a shining orb...that's the element...
"With this, the research on holy sword wielders improved. Even so, those fools from the Church banished me for heresy and took away my reports on the research. By looking at you, I see that the project was succeeded by someone. That Michael. He made me look like a criminal and this is the result? Well its that Angel we are talking about. Even if he takes the elements out from the test subjects, he wouldn't go as far as to kill them. That part only would make him more human than me. Kukukuku."
"…You killed my comrades and took out the elements needed to wield the holy swords?"
I knew it. I knew it.
"That's right. This orb is from back then. I have used three of them on Freed though. This is the last one."
"Hyahahahaha! Other guys besides me died because their bodies couldn't synchronise with the elements! Hmmmmm. If I think like that, that makes me special."
Special. He gets the benefits of people being murdered. It isn't special. It is wrong and disgusting.
"…Balba Galilei. How many lives have you sacrificed for your greed and experiments…"
Yuuto-senpai's whole body shook with anger.
"Hm. If you say that, then I will give this orb to you. My research has reached the stage where it is possible to mass produce them in the right environment. First of all, I will destroy this town with Kokabiel. Next I will gather the legendary holy swords stored around the world. Then I will mass produce holy sword wielders and start a war against Michael and the Vatican with the combined Excalibur's. I'm going to show the result of my research to those foolish Angels and their followers who have convicted me."
So they want a war? No, they can't start a war! Balba threw the orb to the ground and it rolled to Yuuto-senpai who picked it up and held it lovingly, sadly and dearly. Its really sad to see.
"…Everyone…"
A tear rolls down his cheek, the orb starts giving off lights. The lights started to spread and it eventually covered the whole school field. From the ground there were lights coming out and it started to form a shape. Then it formed into a proper shape. It took the shape of people. There were boys and girls who were giving out bluish white lights and they were surrounding Yuuto-senpai.
"The various powers that are present on this battlefield made the spirits within the orbs appear."
Akeno-senpai said this to us. So because things like Devils, Fallen Angels and holy swords are here huh...
"Everyone! I…I!"
Yes, those children must of been apart of that project. Those children...didn't even have a chance...
"…I have always…always thought about it. Was it all right that I was the only one that survived…There were those who had more dreams than me. There were those who wanted to live more than me. Is it all right that I am the only one to have a peaceful life…"
...Live...more...people wanting to live...people like...is Raynare-san crying? Ooh Maou, I never thought I would see that.
"…Don't worry about us any more. You are alive at least. That's what they are saying."
Like Akeno-senpai said. That's what they are saying, they then start moving their lips...they are singing...
"I never thought I would hear this again."
"Isn't it beautiful Makoto-san?"
I take Asia-chan's hand and nod strongly.
""The sacred song.""
We mumble out together. Yuuto-senpai started singing along with them, its really a happy and sad sight to see. Their body's started to glow with Yuuto-senpai in the middle...
[We were no good alone.]
[We didn't have enough elements to wield the holy swords. But.]
[It will be okay if we are together.]
Its so sad, tears are flowing freely from my eyes. Asia-chan is also crying very hard, but she is smiling also. We hug one another as this is a beautiful sight to be seen.
[You have to accept the holy sword.]
[It's not scary.]
[Even if god is watching.]
God watching...is god watching now...
[Our hearts are always…]
[ONE.]
They went upwards, but then came back down to Yuuto-senpai...wait something is happening...
[Fox...]
I hear a voice...the Ziz! The Ziz is speaking to me...
[That boy...has reached it...Balance Breaker...]
So, the Ziz tells me that the glow, is actually Yuuto-senpai reaching the Balance Breaker of Sword Birth...well done Yuuto-senpai...well done...
Yuuto P.O.V
I have the best comrades now. Makoto-kun, Ise-kun and Koneko-chan. They helped me, who was driven by vengeance. I thought about it while searching for the holy sword wielder. There are comrades who would help me.
"Balba Galilei. As long as I don't kill you, there will be those who would suffer the same fate as us."
"Hmph. It's been said for a long time that research always comes with sacrifices. Haven't you realised that yet?"
He really is evil!
"Kibaaaaaaaa! Cut down both Freed and Excalibur!"
That was Ise-kun.
"You are the Knight of the Gremory group and my comrade! My friend! Fight Kibaaaaaaa! Don't waste their feelings and spirit!"
Ise-kun...
"Yuuto! Do it! You have to finish this yourself! Surpass Excalibur! You are the servant of I, Rias Gremory! My Knight will not lose to a mere Excalibur!"
"Yuuto-kun! I believe in you!"
Buchou...Akeno-san...
"…Yuuto-senpai!"
"Please do your best!"
"Surpass that Excalibur Kiba!"
Koneko-chan, Asia-san and Raynare-san...
"Yuuto-senpai! I know you can do it! I believe in you very much! Please beat the sword Excalibur! And I might give you a kiss on the cheek!"
Everyone does a spit take at his words! I-Is he joking!? Yeah, he has that damn adorable smile of his on. But, he wants me to beat Excalibur...he is smiling and waving at me...
"Hahaha! Why are you crying? You were singing with joy with the ghost-chan. It's really a nuisance. It's totally the worst. You know I hate that song. Just listening to it makes the hair on my skin crawl! I don't want to hear it any more. I'm totally at my limit! I'm going to cut you into pieces and calm myself! With this ultimate Excalibur that has merged 4 of them!"
Freed Zelzan. My comrades' spirits reside within you. I can't allow you to do evil deeds with them any longer! These tears I have are tears of determination.
"…I will become a sword. I shall become the sword of Buchou and my comrades! Please respond to my feelings now! Sword Birth!"
My Sacred Gear and the spirits of my comrades mixed. It started to align and formed a shape. The demonic power and the holy power were combining.
"Balance Breaker Sword of Betrayer. You shall receive the power of this sword that has both the power of light and demonic powers with your own body."
I ran towards Freed. My trait as a Knight is speed! Freed tried to grasp my movement with his eyes, but I got out of his sight by doing a few feints.
Even so, Freed blocked my strike. Seriously. You are quite a skilled, exiled exorcist. But the aura that was covering his Excalibur was being erased by my sword.
"That sword surpasses the originator of holy swords!?"
"If that was the true Excalibur, then I could not have won against it. But that Excalibur cannot cut the feelings of me and my comrades!"
"Chi!"
Freed clicked his tongue, and stepped back after he pushed me back.
"Stretccccccch!"
His Excalibur started to twist as if it were alive! It moved randomly and came towards me with intense speed! The ability of Excalibur Mimic! I see. It has four of the abilities. Then his sword split into two at the tip of the blade, and started to come at me with god speed. This is the ability of Excalibur Rapidly. If I remember, its trait was its velocity. It accurately tried to pierce me from every direction, but I blocked each strike. Your killing intent is easy to read. If I know which direction the killing intent is coming from, parrying it is very easy.
"Why!? Why isn't it hitting!? You are supposed to be the unrivalled holy sword-sama, aren't you!? Weren't you supposed to have lots of legends of being the ultimate sword!?"
Freed shouted. I could see that his expression was filled with both enjoyment and impatience.
"Then! Then I have to add this as well!"
The tip of the holy sword disappeared. This is the power of Excalibur Transparency. The ability to make the blade transparent. But if he doesn't change the direction of his killing intent, even if I can't see the blade…
The transparent sword and my sword made sparks. I was parrying all of his attacks.
"Yes. Keep him there like that."
Xenovia suddenly intruded. She held the holy sword in her left hand, and put her right hand in the air.
"Saint Peter. Saint Basil the Great. Saint Denis. Holy mother Mary. Please hear my voice."
She started to chant...I notice Makoto-kun is looking at her with wide eyes...does he know what it is?
"...Durandal..."
I hear him whisper Durandal...how does he know that she is...is she...
"In the names of the saints whom reside within this blade, I will release it. Durandal!"
Makoto-kun was right! Its Durandal! But, how does he know that? He, seems to know a lot about holy swords, but whenever I had asked him, he said he doesn't know why he knows, he just knows.
"Durandal!?"
"You were not the wielder of the Excalibur!?"
Not just Balba, even Kokabiel couldn't hide his astonishment.
"Wrong. I was originally the wielder of Durandal. I was also chosen as the holder of the Excalibur. That's all."
Xenovia made a stance with Durandal. Two sword style along with the Excalibur.
"Absurd! According to my research, we haven't reached the stage where someone can wield Durandal!?"
"Of course. Even in the Vatican, they haven't made someone who can wield Durandal artificially."
Xenovia said it clearly to the shocked Balba.
"Then why!?"
"Unlike those common artificial holy sword wielders like Irina, I'm a natural born wielder."
Unlike us, she is a naturally blessed wielder?
"Durandal is a sword that ravages beyond what people can imagine. It cuts anything it touches. It doesn't even listen to me most of the time. That's why I have to keep it in another dimension, otherwise it would be dangerous. Even I, the holder, has a hard time with it. Now, Freed Zelzan. Thanks to you, we can have the decisive battle between Excalibur and Durandal. Right now, I'm shaking with enjoyment. Don't die in a single strike okay? At least use the Excalibur to its fullest!"
The blade of Durandal started to give out more holy aura than the Excalibur Freed held. That aura! It had more power than my holy demonic sword!
"Is that even allowed!? It became a situation like this! You shitty bitch! I don't need any of that for this setting!"
Freed shouted and moved his killing intent to Xenovia. I couldn't see with my eyes, but he probably slashed his transparent sword towards her.
With a single side slash, the Excalibur shattered. Because of the pressure given by the swing of Durandal, there was a big hole in the school field.
"So it's just a broken holy sword, huh. It can't even compete with my Durandal."
Xenovia made a sigh while looking bored. What an incredible power. It can't even be compared with her Excalibur Destruction.
"Are you serious!? Are you really serious!? The legendary Excalibur-chan is shattered into pieces!? Horrible! This is really horrible! Kaaaa! Was it wrong to use something that was broken from the start? The shallowness of humans. The foolishness of the Church. I want to grow up while taking a glimpse of it!"
His killing intent became weak, and I went right at him! He also couldn't respond to it! Checkmate! He tried to block my holy demonic sword with the remnants of his Excalibur but... A shallow shattering sound echoed. The sound of the Excalibur crumbling.
"Did you see it? Our powers have surpassed Excalibur."
I cut down Freed as soon as I shattered the Excalibur.
Freed fell down while blood came out of the wound I made from his shoulder to the side of his stomach.
"Ho…Holy demonic sword…? Impossible…The polar opposite of two things cannot merge…without that Project..."
Balba Galilei made a strong expression. But, he said project? What project? Has he done more that the holy sword project...?
"Balba Galilei. Prepare yourself."
I pointed my holy demonic sword at him and tried to slash at him. Now my comrades. Let's finish it with this! Let's finish everything!
"…I see! I understand now! Holy and demonic. It will be an explanation, if the beings that represent the two become unbalanced! So, that boy could do it because...Then not only the Maou but the god has also…"
STAB!
A spear of light pierced through Balba's chest, who seemed like he realised something.
Balba went down after throwing a solid amount of blood. I went up to him to confirm his state. And he had already passed away.
"Balba. You were remarkable. The reason you went up to that conclusion proves that. But, I don't mind whether you are with me or not. I could have done it by myself from the beginning."
Kokabiel who was up in the air was sneering. The one who killed Balba was Kokabiel.
"Hahahaha! Kahahahahahahahaha!"
Kokabiel laughed loudly and landed on the ground. An overwhelming pressure. The leader of the Fallen Angels finally stood in front of us while sending out an intense aura and confidence. While smiling fearlessly he said,
"Increase the power of Sekiryuutei and transfer it to someone else. No, that boy. Transfer your power to him."
He pointed at someone...Makoto-kun! He wants...to fight Makoto-kun? Buchou got enraged!
"Are you trying to give us a chance!? Don't mess around!"
"Don't mess around? Hahaha. You guys are the ones who are messing around. Do you guys think you can defeat me?"
Just being stared at with those eyes felt like my body would get pierced. My whole body was controlled by fear…This is the pressure of the Fallen Angel that has been recorded in the bible since ancient times. There was sweat coming from my hand that was holding onto the holy demonic sword and the cold feeling continued up to my finger tips. This shivering couldn't be compared to the one I had in the battle against the house of Phenex.
Battle to the death. You couldn't stand in this place unless you were prepared to die and you had to accept the fact that it wouldn't be weird to lose your life. I have to change my motivation. Even if my grudge disappeared, the battle hasn't. My comrades wished for my survival. I need to live on. I will go through this battle. I will live on as a devil, and as a part of the Gremory group! Please lend me your strength. The holy demonic sword created by me and my comrades feelings!
"…Ise. Activate your Sacred Gear."
[Boost!]
Ise-kun's Sacred Gear responded to him.
A few minutes from then. We couldn't move a single step. We were waiting for Ise-kun's boost while not moving an inch. We could have gone towards the Fallen Angel if he let his guard down. But the Fallen Angel didn't show a single chance while he just stood still. I could only imagine getting countered by him if I went against him. So we couldn't make a fatal move. Most likely, everyone here was in the same situation. I could only wait for the power of Sekiryuutei to increase while swallowing my saliva and trembling.
"…It's here!"
Ise-kun's gauntlet emitted a brighter light. The boost had probably reached the limit.
"Now Ise you will Transfer too me..."
"Transfer your power to me!"
Buchou started off but Makoto-kun finished for her.
"Makoto...no! Don't give Kokabiel what he wants!"
"Don't argue. He wants me, he can have my full power."
This is the first time I've seen a face like that on Makoto-kun. No facial expressions at all. He usually has a smiley face, or a sad face when upset but...this face is something I didn't know he could make.
"Fine..."
"Fuhahahaha! Come on boy! Show us the power!"
Makoto-kun went besides Ise-kun and griped his hand tightly.
"Give me the power Aniki."
"Makoto, kick his ass."
The brotherly bond. Its unspoken and they don't show it often but this is the unspoken bond they share. The light from Ise-kun's jewel passed onto Makoto-kun, the red aura surrounded him...
Suddenly, waves of power erupted from Makoto-kun! He has a fearless smile and its aimed at Kokabiel! Speaking of Kokabiel...he is actually looking a little frightened. Makoto-kun, has the power, to frighten Kokabiel, who fought against god and the Maou's in the war...just who is Makoto-kun? Who did Serafall-sama make her Queen? Did she know about this all along? Is this what hides within his small body? This, amazing power!
"W-What the hell!? H-How did you become like that!? I-Is this the legend...is this boy really the Project...I-I...this boy! You are...you can't be! That one is dead! They both died! You can't possibly be him! The Demon! The life ender!"
"Kokabiel. You wanted power. You wanted me to release power. Chew on this!"
Power started to gather infront of Makoto-kun...a violent block of golden demonic power is gathering around the front of Makoto-kun! Its violent and swirling around! Its strong! Its even distorting the space around it! Shit! Its very strong! This power was sleeping within his small body! It isn't something I would've thought of!
"This attack is stronger than anything I can do on my own. I might as well call it, Golden Annihilator. With this, you die!"
The golden demonic power was shot at Kokabiel in a velocity that could be compared to Excalibur Rapidly! Kokabiel, puts his hands forward to block the attack! It make shock waves that are tearing the ground apart! The schools windows have all broken and its not even near the school! On Kokabiel's hands, the light power gathered!
DOOOOOOOOON!
Kokabiel took that attack head on! The attack is making his hands...no make that his arms being torn! Lots of cuts appear on Kokabiel's arms and hands, his cloak is all in tatters. Blood is coming from the wounds! But, the attack is losing its shape, its still hurting him though and he is having a hard time to get rid of it! Makoto-kun's breathing has become ragged.
"Lightning!"
"Take this!"
Akeno-san and Buchou shoot out some lighting and power of destruction at Kokabiel who was concentrating on Makoto-kun's attack. But the attacks dissipated with a single movement of his wings!
"Will you stand in my way!? The one who inherited her power from Barakiel!?"
"…Do not put me in the same group as him!"
Akeno-san widened her eyes and got enraged. She continued to use lightning and Buchou continued her power of destruction but they were all deflected by Kokabiel's wings.
Barakiel is the leader of the Fallen Angels. A thunder user who has the alias Holy Lightning. In terms of basic fighting ability, he is said to be on par with, Azazel. And Barakiel is Akeno-san's...
"That's Barakiel-sama's daughter...I'm shocked. I had no idea..."
I hear Raynare-san comment from the side. Makoto-kun's attack was eventually nullified by Kokabiel. But his arms are a mess. They are damaged, but it looks like he will still be able to move them. Kokabiel was hurt by Makoto-kun then!
"For you to become a Devil! Hahaha! You have pleasant servants, Rias Gremory! Sekiryuutei! The left over of the Holy sword Project who reached Balance Breaker! And the daughter of Barakiel! You have weird tastes, just like your brother!"
"I won't forgive you for insulting my brother…our Maou! More than that, the insults you made to my servants will require your life!"
Kokabiel laughed with his nose at Buchou's anger. He then said provokingly,
"Then try to destroy me! Maou's sister! The owner of Welsh Dragon! Crimson hair Ruin Princess! The one whom you are up against is someone who has been an arch enemy of the Devils since a long time ago! If you don't see this as a chance, then your reputation will be looked down on!"
Kokabiel. I don't know how much my holy demonic sword can go against him, but I have to do it!
It seemed like Xenovia, who was behind me, moved. When she went past me, she muttered.
"We will attack at the same time."
After hearing that, I also moved ahead. I put strength into my sword, and went on slashing at Kokabiel with Xenovia! The one who slashed at him was Xenovia. Kokabiel created a sword of light with his hand, and blocked her using one hand with it.
"Hmph! Durandal huh! Unlike the Excalibur that was already broken once, that light is the real thing! Buuuuut!"
The air shook, and there was a buzzing in my ears. Kokabiel emitted an air wave from his other hand and made Xenovia's body float. Then Kokabiel kicked Xenovia's stomach.
"Gaa!"
Xenovia flew back with an anguished cry.
"It depends on the wielder. Girl! You still can't control Durandal! The previous wielder was someone who had unrivalled strength!"
Xenovia adjusted her stance in the air and landed on the ground. She then went on slashing towards him once again. I also continued slashing towards him at the same time!
"Kokabiel! I will eliminate you with my holy demonic sword! I'm not allowed to lose anyone any more!"
"Ho! Attacks at the same time from a holy sword and a holy demonic sword! Interesting! Good indeed! Come! You can't defeat me unless you do that much!"
Kokabiel created another sword of light with his other hand, and clashed with our swords! My holy demonic sword. Xenovia's Durandal. He was taking on our attacks as if it was nothing. Ku! Even in terms of swords, Kokabiel was above us!
"There!"
"Got you now!"
Koneko-chan and Raynare-san thrust their punch and light spear from behind me...
"Naive!"
His black wings turned into sharp blades and cut up Koneko-chan's and Raynare-sans bodies.
"Koneko-chan! Raynare-san!"
"Hey, looking away while fighting will easily get you killed!"
I let my guard down because of the damage Koneko-chan and Raynare-san took, and Kokabiel's sword of light came at me.
"Wha…!"
A crack appeared on my holy demonic sword! Ku! The strength of the solidness depended on my thinking. If I lost my concentration for a moment, then for that period of time, the hardness of my sword will go down as well. He grasped into that slight instant.
DON!
Xenovia and I were helpless against the shockwave created by Kokabiel's body, which sent us flying. I somehow fixed my stance…But Xenovia and I were breathing hard.
…We can't win. That's what went through my mind. The power difference between us is absolute. Even though I reached Balance Breaker, there is still this much difference. The leader of the Fallen Angels. He's this strong!? No! I have to put that thought aside! We have to win! We can't survive unless we win! I will win and live on! Asia-san and Ise-kun went to Koneko-chan's and Raynare-sans side. Asia-san's Sacred Gear activated and started to heal Koneko-chan's and Raynare-sans wounds. That's a relief. With this, Koneko-chan's and Raynare-sans life will be safe.
"Kokabiel! It's not over yet!"
I put strength into my holy demonic sword and stood up again! The crack on my sword disappeared and I went forward slashing towards him with no flaws!
"Hahaha! You still come at me? All right! Come!"
"Holy demonic sword!"
I surrounded the Fallen Angel by making swords covered with holy and demonic aura. With this I made my opponent stuck in that position. The only thing left was to attack then!
"You think you've captured me with this?"
The 10 wings of Kokabiel, who was smirking, started to become like swords and began breaking the swords around with ease. Ku! It didn't work! I went forward slashing at him from the front. But the Fallen Angel didn't flinch at all, and he stopped my holy demonic sword with just two fingers!
"Is this it?"
Kokabiel sighed. My holy demonic sword that had been stopped couldn't be moved at all! I created another holy demonic sword but that was also stopped with his other two fingers…Its not over yet! I opened my mouth wide, and imagined to create a holy demonic sword around my mouth. The third one!
I held the grip with my teeth, and moved my neck to the side roughly! It seemed like he didn't think of the third strike. He let go of my swords and stepped back. Did he receive damage from that attack just then? When I checked Kokabiel, there was a single scratch on his cheek. There was a bit of blood coming out of it.
Even with that attack, I could only give him that much damage. So this was the power of one of the top echelons of Fallen Angels…Everyone here was making expressions of despair and breathed violently. Only Kokabiel who was at an advantage was smirking.
"But. Seeing that even after losing the masters you serve, you Devils and followers of god can still fight, huh!"
Suddenly Kokabiel spoke. What was he trying to say?
"…What do you mean?"
Buchou asked with doubt. Kokabiel started laughing aloud as if he found it truly amusing.
"Fuhaha, fuhahahahahahahahahaha! That's right! I totally forgot! The truth wasn't revealed to you lower guys! Then I will tell you. In the war between the three sides, not only the Maou but also god died."
What did he just say…? Everyone here was shocked and couldn't believe what he just said.
"It's normal for you guys to not know about it. Who can say that god has died? Humans are an incomplete bunch. Without god, they cannot control their hearts and obey the laws, you know? Even us, the Fallen Angels, and Devils couldn't tell this to those below us. You won't know where the information about god will be leaked from. Even among the three powers, only the people at the top and certain people know about it. Though it seems Balba noticed it earlier."
God didn't exist anymore? No…that couldn't be…It was impossible…Then what did we believe in while living in that institute…?
"After the War, what was left were the Angels who had lost their god, the Devils that lost their Maou and the majority of high class Devils and the Fallen Angels who lost most of the Fallen Angels apart from the leaders. So it wasn't a mere exhausted state. All of the factions fell so low, that they had to rely on humans to continue their generations. Especially the Angels and Fallen Angels that could only continue their generation by mating with humans. Fallen Angels can increase if the Angels fall. But pure Angels can't increase their numbers after losing god. Even pure Devils are rare, right?"
"…Lies…its a lie…"
Slightly further away from me, Xenovia seemed like she started losing strength.
"...God...doesn't...his love...wasn't..."
A small voice reaches my ears...Makoto-kun's small body shook...yes, he is a big believer and to hear that...must be devastating...
"The truth is that another big war wouldn't happen unless you do it on purpose. It means that all three sides went through hell in the past war. Everyone decided that it was meaningless to continue having a war if the start of it all, god and the Maou, were dead. Even that bastard Azazel declared that there is no second war after losing the majority of his men in the war! To lower your gun once you already shot it!? If we continued on from there, we could have won! Even so, he...! Is there any value in Fallen Angels who can only live by inviting humans who possess Sacred Gears!?"
"That's what Azazel-sama wants! He doesn't want war anymore! And if you truly was a Fallen Angel then you would've known that Azazel-sama is wise! War isn't something that should happen because you think it should! War...is something you shouldn't do...my Master taught me...that."
Raynare-san said strongly to Kokabiel who gave a small laugh in return. Asia-chan shook her head in defiance.
"…God doesn't exist? God…is dead? Then the love we were given by him is…"
"That's right. It's normal that there is no love from god and no divine protection from him. god is gone already. Michael is certainly doing well. He's taking the place of god and is taking care of the Angels and humans. Well, if the system used by god is operating, then the prayer to god, the blessing to god, and exorcism would function. But if you compare it to the time god was present, the number of believers decreased."
From that, Makoto-kun produced heavy tears...
"That holy demonic sword brat over there was able to create the holy demonic sword because the balance between god and the Maou broke. In reality, holy and demonic powers cannot merge without a special person like that cursed being. If the ones who rule the power of holy and demonic powers, god and the Maou, disappear, then lots of unique phenomenon's occur."
Then the reason why my holy demonic sword was created was no coincidence. It turned out like that because god didn't exist any more. What sarcasm. But, who is this cursed being? Hearing Kokabiel's words, Asia-san dropped onto the floor.
"Asia! Are you ok!? Asia! Please pull yourself together!"
Raynare-san held her and called her name, she didn't respond.
"From here on out, I will start a war! I will take your heads as a gift! Even if it's only me, I will continue from where we left off! I'm going to show Sirzechs and Michael that we, the Fallen Angels, are the ultimate beings!"
"Not with you around Kokabiel! You are the worst Fallen Angel in existence! I hope you seriously die because of your crimes! At best, get locked up for life!"
W-Wow, I didn't know she took it that far. Raynare-san really hates Kokabiel...
"Y-You're joking right?"
...Makoto-kun's voice...
"Huuuuuuuuuuuh?"
"Y-You can't be serious right? God, is still alive. H-He has to be...he isn't dead. God, isn't dead. He can't be dead. I was to be by his side. I was to become an Angel in his service. I was to walk by his side. We would save all the children who needed saving."
...I think Kokabiel has broken Makoto-kun's spirit. His eyes don't have any shine to them. He is mumbling to himself.
"God, wouldn't care about you even if he was alive."
...Makoto-kun...he clutches his head and produces so many tears...
"N-N-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ANEKIIIIIIIIIIII! HE'S LYIIIIIIIIIIIING! TELL HIM TO STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP!"
Aneki? Does he mean, Aniki? No, wouldn't he say, Aniki if he meant that. But, he said Aneki, Makoto-kun...does he have an older sister?
"Fuhahaha! I didn't think you would take it so hard. Huh, I guess that means, you want to join god? Well, let me help you along with that!"
Kokabiel gathered light in his hands...it formed into a spear...no! He throws it at Makoto-kun who just looks at it, with welcoming eyes! He's given up! No! He isn't dying! I move my body to try to intercept it but I'm not going to make it in time!
STAB!
...Someone was stabbed. But, it wasn't Makoto-kun who, by his eyes welcomed death, it was someone I never expected to do it. Raynare-san! She intercepted the attack! She, moved her body and was stabbed with the light spear!
"W...Why did you do that..."
"M-Master...y-you spared my life once...you saved me...from myself...I-I...wanted to...return...the favour...y-you...gave me...a-a...second...chance...I-I...gave you...a chance to...live..."
Makoto-kun shook violently as something is happening to him! His eyes are swirling around and his body is shaking so violently...has he...snapped? A minute later, he stops shaking, and becomes quite...calm? He looks around as if astonished.
"Ara? This is surprising. To come out like this huh. Kokabiel-chan, its been awhile."
...What? Everyone has a stunned expression. Makoto-kun is talking...normally? Wait no, is that...Makoto-kun? From crying heavy tears to looking normally...is something going on? Makoto-kun looks at Raynare-san who has closed her eyes...is she...dead? He takes the light spear out like its a normal thing! Shouldn't his hand be burnt from the light?
"I see. So, you protected me huh. Well, I guess you can't die yet Fallen Angel."
Makoto-kun's hands glowed a whitish colour...he places his whitish hands over the wound of Raynare-sans...its healing! I didn't know Makoto-kun could...Koneko-chan? Her eyes have become so wide...she looks frightened...for Makoto-kun. The wound is healed, she is going to be fine, that's a relief. Even though I don't like Fallen Angels, Raynare-san has become a friend now, since she is in Makoto-kun's servitude.
"There you go. Fine and dandy like sugar candy. Is that how it goes?"
He takes a look at each one of us...
"Hehe, I see the situation. Kokabiel-chan! You naughty Fallen Angel. Picking on these Devils and humans like this. I'm going to punish you~"
Makoto-kun...scolded Kokabiel like a naughty child. He looks conflicted.
"You...just who are you!?"
"Everyday and night, god is always by your side. So never be afraid, god will always keep you safe. So hold my hand in the darkness, for if you do, god will shine his lights, to light our path. Even if we are far away and alone, god will always be there, this I know. I will forever stand by your side, I will eternally stand there with pride. Because god, we love you."
When Makoto-kun sung that out, Kokabiel looks shaken to the core...what is going on? Who is that? Makoto-kun, what's happening to him? Why is Kokabiel scared? He was cocky before but now, Kokabiel is frightened.
"T-The melody of death!"
What did he say!? Melody of death!?
"Ara ara Kokabiel-chan. So you remember me huh. I can't say much about you though. Honestly, trying to start a war. And revealing that about god to the other me. I'm not happy."
When Makoto-kun said that, Kokabiel shook violently...wait, he said other him? So this...isn't Makoto-kun that we know?
"D-Don't come near me! Project HDF!"
Project HDF? Whats that? Makoto-kun, is a project? Like me? But what does HDF stand for? Makoto-kun put his hands forward, his Sacred Gear glowed, then so did Kokabiel...his movements have stopped...he isn't making a noise either. He is like a statue.
"I kind of want to hear me talking right now Kokabiel-chan. So, be quiet. Actually, dance for me~"
Makoto-kun clicked his fingers with a whitish aura then went to Kokabiel. Kokabiel...starts dancing like...a chicken!? He is dancing like a chicken! I notice Buchou getting her phone out...she is recording it! So is Akeno-san! As well as Koneko-chan, and Asia-san! Even Ise-kun is doing it! S-So I can't lose this chance, I get my own phone out and record Kokabiel dancing! I don't know what's happening but, this is a good chance to see him do that!
...Makoto-kun comes over to me...and places his forehead against mine...I flush at the closeness...
"Kiba Yuuto-kun. Its ok. The project was horrible, I know. I can't believe that bastard Balba did it. My condolences. You got to see your friends again, I never will. Oh yeah, the other one knows about your sexual feelings towards him."
I do a spit take at his words! H-He knows!? Ooh no!
"Aah don't worry. Become a girl. That's fine. Because, the other one is kind of hoping you turn female because, he likes you very much, but is straight and would only be with you as a girl. I've never personally had those feelings for anyone, except for my love."
His love? Who, is his love? He takes his head away from mine and walks towards...Asia-san...but then looks at Ise-kun.
"Pervert."
With one word, Ise-kun has face faulted.
"Uwah! Who are you!"
"Makoto. Makoto, last name will be revealed another time. You really are the embodiment of sexual desire. I thank you for looking after the other one for all these years. Just, be true to who you are. And get over your conflicted feelings because of a certain something, to make girls around you happy...like the ape."
Even this Makoto-kun calls Buchou an ape...however she doesn't say anything but looks like she wants to refute what he said...I think she might be frightened because he has just stopped Kokabiel with his Sacred Gear...he sealed his movements and maybe even sealed his voice! And now is making him dance like a chicken with that whitish aura! He then points at Xenovia.
"You better apologize to Asia Argento, and the other me. Then forgiveness will come to you. Someone will look after you, if you live for her."
He then walks to Asia-san...who looks a little nervous.
"Aah Asia Argento. You can live without god, you know? Will you help the other me out of the darkness, as god meant a lot to him. Can I count on you?"
"Y-Yes...Makoto-san."
He pets her head, then goes over to Koneko-chan...
"About what you saw, its true. I do use that certain skill, that I know you have too. Mines different to normal users and I'm a Master of the arts and even the healing arts of that technique, but the other me isn't yet, well he hasn't even started yet. I know you think about it being evil, but it isn't if you can control it. You and other me could help one another. You know what I am, ask the other me to show it you, alright? Oh I will let you in on a secret."
He then whispers something to Koneko-chan, she blushes bright red! W-What did he say to her!?
"...I-Is that really true?"
Is what really true!?
"Yes!"
Her blush goes darker as he walks back to Kokabiel. But then points to Akeno-san.
"Don't be afraid, the perv and the other me like Akeno Himejima as she is and it doesn't matter about your other half. As we all have other sides to us."
Her face turns a little red and nods at him, he then points at Buchou.
"I will warn you now. Team Oblivion is coming. Tell Sirzechs. He will know what it means, I would think."
Team Oblivion? Who, or what is that? Buchou simply nodded, Makoto-kun went over to Kokabiel and...ripped off a wing! Blood is coming out of him.
"Y-You ripped off my wing!"
"No shit Sherlock. Now, sleep."
Makoto-kun punched Kokabiel in the face, knocking him out instantly...as a white thing comes shooting towards Makoto-kun! He makes a sigh and puts his hand upwards...a magic circle has appeared! One with magic equations! Not demonic power! But magic! Makoto-kun, this one knows magic...it blocks the white thing with ease...
"Divine Dividing huh. The Vanishing Dragon, Albion. The Hakuryuukou."
Makoto-kun said it with a sigh!
That's the Longinus, Divine Dividing, in Balance Breaker form!
"So Vanishing Dragon. Here for Kokabiel-chan? Or was you attracted by Ddraig?"
"Hmph, I'm here for Kokabiel. Looks like I wasn't needed as he has been taken care of. You did this, boy?"
Albion said to Makoto-kun who nodded normally.
"That's right. I couldn't let him be bad anymore. Take him away. I'm done with him. Take that thing also."
He is referring to Freed. Albion picked up Freed and Kokabiel.
"You seem strong. Sometime, lets fight."
"Hehe, is that what you want? A fight with me? Well, when the other me becomes stronger then, I guess you could fight him. But the me right now could beat the you right now with a wave of my hand."
Is Makoto-kun being cocky? Or confident? He does have the power to back it up though...I would think...
"Is that a challenge?"
"No, merely the truth. Now, fly away."
The Vanishing Dragon narrows his eyes at Makoto-kun who rolls his eyes right back...ehehe...
"Say, you are...I see now. Yes, that makes sense. You are a descendant of that person huh. Hehe, I bet you would make a pretty girl, hehe."
We all do a spit take! H-How would he? W-We can't even see his face, so how does this Makoto-kun know that? Unless, he can see something we can't!
"Heh, is that so?"
Eh? What's going on?
"It is yes. Because of that attraction ability of my rare species, males and females tend to fall for my kind, but I and the other one only likes girls."
Attraction ability? What does he mean by...species? Isn't he, a human? Or is he something else?
"So, what are you then?"
The Hakuryuukou asks Makoto-kun who winks.
"I can't say that now~ Maybe I will tell you next time~ Don't fall for me or you will have to turn into a girl~"
Is he serious? B-But it seems that the Makoto-kun there is actually a little serious about this...species thing.
The Hakuryuukou looks at Makoto-kun for a few seconds, but then picks up Freed and Kokabiel and starts to fly away...
[Are you ignoring me, huh, white one.]
A voice I heard for the first time. The voice came from Ise-kun. His gauntlet was glowing.
[So you were awake, red one.]
Albion's armour jewel was also glowing white. Were the ones residing in the jewels communicating?
[We finally met, but in a situation like this.]
[That's all right. It's our destiny to fight one day. Things like this happen.]
[But white one. I can't feel the hostility from you like before.]
[Red one. Your hostility is incredibly low as well.]
[Looks like both of us have things that interest us more than fighting.]
[That's how it is. We should be having fun by ourselves for a while. It's not bad like this sometimes, right? Let's meet again, Ddraig.]
[That would also be fun, huh. See you then, Albion.]
The conversation was between Sekiryuutei and Hakuryuukou.
"You need strength to understand everything. Get stronger, my rival-kun, I will fight you one day."
He turned into a white light and flew up. Everyone became speechless at the outcome no one had predicted.
"Makoto! What's Project HDF!?"
Buchou desperately calls out to the other Makoto-kun.
"Project HDF, is me. Me and my sister. We are the...HDF. Something you can't imagine, Rias Gremory. I'm the monster, monsters have nightmares about. That's what I am. Kokabiel is an insect next to me. But, I'm not evil, have no fear."
After he said that, he looked into the sky.
"Whats this attraction ability!?"
I ask, desperately...he smiles at me.
"That my Kiba Yuuto-kun is a rare pheromone my kind has. Its so we can repopulate ourselves, although it works a little too well as it works on both genders and we have no control over it. If you want to know what I am, ask the other me, he knows the basics at least. Although he doesn't know about the attraction ability."
His smile then turns to the sky again.
"My love..."
Makoto-kun muttered before his eyes swirled around again...they stop and he looks around...but then slumps to the floor...
"...Yuuto-senpai..."
He whispered my name, I go over and kneel infront of him...he looks at me and smiles.
"You're back now, right? I love your holy demonic sword. It looks beautiful."
"Y-Yes I'm back...b-but you remember what happened, right?"
"What do you mean? Ooh where's Kokabiel gone!? Raynare-san! Ooh, she's fine. Asia-chan right?"
He doesn't remember what happened? Maybe that's for the best.
"…Kiba-san. We can do club activities together again, yes?"
Asia-san asked me with a worried face. She was worried about me, even though she should be having a hard time after the existence of god was rejected.
"Yuuto."
Buchou called my name. Buchou welcomed me with a smile.
"Yuuto. I'm glad you returned. Also to reach Balance Breaker. I am proud."
"…Buchou. I…To everyone in the club…Most of all, I betrayed you who saved my life once…I can't find the words to express my apology…"
Buchou's hand patted my cheek. Buchou always comforts me like this.
"But you have returned. That is enough. You can't waste the feelings of your comrades."
"Buchou…I will promise you once again. I, Kiba Yuuto, will protect you and my comrades for the rest of my life as the Knight of Rias Gremory's group."
"Ufufufu. Thank you. But you can't say that in front of Ise, okay?"
When I looked, Ise-kun was glaring at me with eyes filled with jealousy.
"I also want to protect Buchou by becoming a Knight! But there isn't anyone who can become Buchou's Knight other than you! So take responsibility, and finish that task!"
"Yeah. I know, Ise-kun."
"Yuuto. It's a punishment for acting by yourself. 1000 spanks."
Eh? She has her hand covered with a red aura...
"Yuuto-senpai would rather have me spank him, right?"
I do another spit take at Makoto-kun's words!
"Is that true Yuuto? If that's the case then...Makoto if you would."
"Ara, I can't do that. Yuuto-senpai has to become a girl before I spank him, or her. Yeah, become a girl for me Yuuto-senpai."
The other Makoto-kun said something about that also...so if that's the case then...maybe I could...I would have to find away but maybe even I could...he smiles at me and hugs me...
"I'm glad you're back."
I hear his soft voice whisper to me, but then Buchou started spanking me!
The reinforcements from the Maou's arrived thirty minutes after everything ended. During that time, I was spanked while Ise-kun laughed on the ground. It was really painful, but it felt like I really came back. Serafall-sama came in and...
"Ma-taaaaaaaaaaaan!"
She comes shooting over and hugs Makoto-kun tightly who still looks depressed. I guess it will take time for him to feel better about god.
"I helped this time Sera-tan. But...god is..."
His eyes produced tears again...she whispers comforting words to him.
"Its ok. I'm here now. I'll stay with you Ma-tan, ok? I'm here for you, forever."
"Thank you..."
It was a touching scene to see. It makes me feel good that I can be with everyone again.
AN; That's the end of Kokabiel and the strange twist with Makoto. His powers shined this chapter, with taking out a Cerberus with Raynare. Those two are an effective team. Makoto's strange powers and that strange being will be revealed, in time. Also, I have been thinking about Raynare receiving an Artificial Sacred Gear from Azazel, but I cant think what would be best. So, please make suggests, thank you! Also, just to be clear, there wont be any Yaoi in this. Yuuto has sexual feelings for Makoto but Makoto doesn't reciprocate them as he is male. But, Makoto does have affection for Yuuto, but nothing between them will happen until Yuuto has become female.
Issei; Rias, Akeno, Xenovia, Tsubasa, Kuroka, Aika, Yasaka, Bennia, Kiyome, Le Fay, Seekvaira.
Makoto; Serafall, Koneko, Sona, Asia, Ravel, Gabriel, Kunou, Ophis, Irina, Rossweisse, Raynare, Yumi (fem Kiba) Gasper (fem) Vali (fem).