Confessions are messy

Sona P.O.V

Walking out of the room where we had just had that apes session, I feel a little empty. Everytime I see Makoto-kun, I don't know what to say. Should I say anything at all? Should I just leave it? Ever since it happened, I've been trying to avoid the subject and carry on as normal. I know what happened isn't permanent but still...it is a little heartbreaking seeing him in this condition.

"So...Makoto-kun..."

"...Yes Sona-san?"

He asked with a small pause. Hmmm, things must be on his mind. I don't blame him though. One thing after the other happens, I wonder how he keeps going? Pretty much ever since becoming a Devil, things have happened to him. Finding out he was part Youkai, then finding out he's a Queen, then nearly dying at the hands of Raynare-san again. Then there's the whole mysterious past of his, and I still haven't found out fully what happened as Chelia-san wont reveal at all. I know she is keeping things back. Maybe it is for a good reason but I would like to know the reason.

"O-Oh. I was just thinking about ice cream. You still want to go right? Or would you rather spend time with your sister?"

He stops speaking for a few seconds before answering me with an honest and proud voice directed at me.

"Aneki is busy. I haven't gotten anything to do. Sona-san, last night, I watched your Rating Game which Azazel-sensei recorded for me. I felt like you would've won, if it wasn't for that disgusting move of Aniki's. I mean, talking to oppai? That's just wrong in so many ways. But what I am trying to say is, congratulations on the Rating Game. Even though the ape had insane amount of power on her side, you were able to fight on equal footing as her."

"Thank you for congratulating me. Even if that ape won, it doesn't mean a thing."

"...Yes, you are right, Sona-san."

He says as we walk outside. Well, I walk outside and he is being pushed by me. I try and not be feeling all guilty about it because I haven't gotten anything to feel guilty about. I just...somehow feel like I am useless right now.

"Isn't it a lovely day, Sona-san?"

"O-Oh, yes. It is very lovely. Makoto-kun..."

"...Hmmmm, yes?"

"You seem tired."

He nods while yawning. Even though he only woke up a few hours ago, he's yawning quite a lot. Is it because of the damage to his life-force? Since that bastard took some of it, I wouldn't be surprised that he is tired for awhile.

"...I am a little tired. Ever since...waking up again from...whatever happened, I have been feeling tired. I am sorry Sona-san but is it alright if I sleep while going to get ice cream? I wouldn't ask if I wasn't completely exhausted."

He wants to sleep? I guess that man Akihiko took more out of him than I thought. I knew he had his life-force taken but he's rarely able to stay away during the day now, and sleeps a lot during the night in Onee-sama's arms. Hmph, I really am jealous of the relationship they share.

"If you want to sleep, then I have no objections."

"...Hmmm, I am sorry Sona-san...I really am making our time together crap."

"No, it is alright..."

"No! It isn't alright. If Akihiko didn't...then I could carry on as normal...being confined to this wheelchair feels like being locked in a cage. A feeling I know all too well."

Being locked in a cage. I wonder what that's like? Not that I want to experience it, but to at least have the general idea, then maybe I could finally understand what he's been through. But I haven't ever been locked up in a cage so I wouldn't know.

"..."

I couldn't say anything. I had opened my mouth but I couldn't say anything in the end.

"Sona-san, I can't wait for your school to open. By the time it does, I will at least be a middle class Devil. I know you have to be at least middle class to obtain a licence to teach, right?"

"That's right. How did you know?"

"I read up about it during that month of training. I wasn't just training you know? I was also reading up about various Underworld practices as I am the Queen of Serafall Leviathan-sama. Don't I need to become more skilled in diplomacy and socially skilled as well as battle ready?"

"You have a point. Well, it is nice to hear that you are taking the Queen of a Maou's duty seriously."

"Y-Yes, I have to take it seriously. But, once I'm better again, I am going to train and attain Balance Breaker. I don't want to be left behind anymore. I don't want to feel so weak and powerless. I want to be someone who others depend on."

"But, you beat Kuroka who is a very strong user of both Senjutsu and Youjutsu. She's a very capable opponent yet you were able to basically play around with her like she was nothing, according to the ape."

Yes, that's what I was told. For him to play around with Kuroka like that who is very skilled...Onee-sama did get a fantastic Queen. Maybe she would be willing to trade Tsubaki for Makoto-kun? Yeah, I don't see that happening. Although, I can dream, can't I?

"Yes, I suppose I did. But I used her hatred of me to my advantage. Because I provoked her by basically making a mockery of her, she became sloppy and didn't know what to do when I showed off my Queen powers!"

I had to release a small giggle. Queen powers. Only Makoto-kun can make me laugh like this. The ape just makes me laugh at how messed up she really is.

"So, what Queen powers do you possess?"

"Lots of different powers. My charm, my irresistible pout."

"...So your sex appeal?"

"Pretty much yes. But of course my other powers like developing the weakest trait I had."

The weakest trait huh.

"You mean the Rook trait?"

"Yes. I strengthened that trait. My hand-to-hand before summer was...miserable. I'm not going to lie. I was even below that of Aniki in hand-to-hand. And now...well, I bet his hand-to-hand combat has risen thanks to Tannin-sama. But I would like to say that I have at least become proficient in hand-to-hand."

"That's good at least. Just think, you will become middle class Devil soon enough..."

"...That's if I get out of this thing soon. I mean, I have written my report, and Ravel-san has booked in the test for a few days with the help of Serafall-sama. I mean, like Aneki told me. I don't have to walk for either of those things. Then I will show everyone that I'm not a pushover anymore. Once I'm better, losing wont be an option anymore. I'm never being a puppet again. This time, I will be the Master...hehehe, that sounded sadistic, didn't it?"

I had to mentally agree with that. However, how should I reply?

"...A little. But I do know what you mean at least."

"I'm glad someone understands me because even I don't understand me sometimes."

"Hehe, is that the case. But, at least once you are better, you'll be able to compete in the fighting portion of the promotion test."

"...About that, I can't take the test until I do something."

He can't take the test? What does he have to do?

"And that is?"

"Beat Aniki in a fight."

I became shocked at the words. He is seriously thinking of challenging the Sekiryuutei Hyoudou-kun to a fight right now?

"May I ask why?"

"...All my life, I've been in his shadow. Always been behind. Whether that's at sports, or at confidence or even fighting ability. I could never live up to anyone's expectations."

Living up to expectations? Who's expectations? As I ponder this, he continues.

"Sure, I did well academically, but I just can't help but feel like I can't accept being promoted until I surpass Aniki. Maybe it is stupid pride getting in the way, but I refuse to be promoted until I beat Aniki in a fight. That's why, once I am well again, I am going to challenge him to a fight. If he doesn't accept it, I will continue to ask until he finally agrees. No matter how long it takes. I want his Balance Breaker and all of his other powers. I want the best, or it might as well not even be a fight."

A fight to be the best. He wont accept promotion unless he beats Hyoudou-kun in a fight.

"Is it really that important?"

"It is yes. It is important to me Sona-san. I can't lose to him. I need to use my power to surpass him. I don't want to ever lose again."

So he doesn't want to lose again. Alright then. As a good woman, I will support my man...well, hopefully someday at least. If the ape can be happy with one Hyoudou, then I can be happy with the other one. Just imagine if we fell for the same one, shudder.

"I will support you. If you want to challenge Hyoudou-kun to a fight, then I will support you fully."

"Thank you, Sona-san. With your support, I might be able to pull off a victory."

"Maybe so. So, are you going to sleep now?"

"...No, I feel strangely awake now. Maybe I'm excited. Ever since becoming a Devil and finding out that Aniki is this big important Sekiryuutei, I've been feeling jealous. Yes, even I will admit to feeling jealous. It might sound stupid, but I was jealous. However, since Sera-tan became my girlfriend, I feel more confident. Like I can take on the world, which I have a few times. I've certainly had to take on Longinus' before."

"I heard about that. Doesn't that prove you are already stronger than Hyoudou-kun?"

However, he shakes his head in my direction as we reach the ice cream parlor. It wasn't that far from the hospital.

"No. It doesn't."

"I see. Anyway, what kind of ice cream do you want? My treat."

"Ehehe, well if it is my senpai's treat then I think I will go with double chocolate!"

"D-Double chocolate huh. Well, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with your sweet tooth."

He bonks himself on the head in a cute manner while sticking out his tongue. Damn it all. How can he be so adorable? I blame the fox part.

"B-But I've been through something traumatic..."

"Don't you dare use that to your advantage."

Then suddenly, fox ears pop out and his fox tails. He bends his body to look at me...no! You can't do that Makoto-kun! It isn't fair at all!

"...Sona-san is very smart..."

Damn it. I don't know what he's won but he's won something!

"D-Double chocolate ice cream coming up."

"Hehe!"

I feel like I've just lost something. But what that something is...I can't discern. He flashes me the peace sign while winking. But I get the ice cream and we go to a nearby bench. I sit down on it while putting him next to the bench.

"Makoto-kun..."

"Yes?"

Erm. I had this whole thing planned out. I feel like if I don't do it today, I wont be able to do it at all. I wish I had the apes confidence right now. That's the only thing I would want from the ape. Her confidence.

"Lately. I felt like we've been getting closer..."

"Yes, I would like to think so too."

"Exactly. You and I get along very well indeed. And the thing is..."

"Hmmm? The thing? What thing?"

Ugh, I don't know what to say now. It will sound silly coming from me. Coming from Onee-sama, it might sound great, but coming from me...it will sound like I am being a weirdo as the ape might say.

"Do you...want to call the ape names!?"

Ugh! I didn't mean to say that!? Ooh damn it all. Who says something like that? Onee-sama is more...forward that I am with such things.

"Call Buchou names? Don't we call her an ape everyday anyway?"

"I-I didn't mean that. Erm...maybe it would be better to ask a question..."

Oooh! I didn't mean to say that last part out loud! Ugh!

"What do you want to ask?"

He gives me a question mark face. Hehe, this isn't going as the way I wanted it to go.

"...You love Onee-sama don't you?"

"Extremely. I would die for Sera-tan."

He would die for her? Honestly? He would actually die for Onee-sama?

"Honestly?"

"Yes. She saved me, in more ways than one. She's brought me out of my shell. Before meeting her, I was closed off. Hardly any friends and I had trouble talking to people. Before meeting her, I wouldn't be able to talk to you like this."

"To me specifically, or to others also?"

I hope he doesn't just mean me. I don't want to come off as a cold person.

"To anyone, everyone. I found it hard to be near people who weren't Aniki. I was nobody before meeting her. Then, she came and made me somebody to which I am really grateful for. Sera-tan is...I love her so very much. I couldn't be without her."

...So much love for Onee-sama. Hmph, I really am jealous of Onee-sama right now. To feel this much for her. Onee-sama, she's got a great boyfriend.

"I see. You and Onee-sama are great together after all."

"But...Sona-san..."

"Hmmmm?"

"The thing is. Like you said, we've been getting closer lately. And you did kiss me once before."

Hehe, yeah I did do that. That was Onee-sama's fault! She pushed me into doing it. Ooh...I hope he doesn't hate me for it or something.

"About that..."

"I enjoyed it."

He spoke over me, then spoke again.

"I really enjoyed the kiss we shared. I've never been that good talking to girls. And I am basically naive in the ways of being romantic. I wouldn't even know where to start if I am honest. Girls are always the ones who are forward with me. I'm never that forward with them. Again take Sera-tan as a for instance. She's the one who pushes our relationship forward, which I am grateful for as I don't know what to do in situations where love is involved."

Where is he going with this?

"I'm a little idiot when it is love. I remember a life where love wasn't even anything I thought about. It was a thing that I didn't care about. But I remember another life. It is a little confusing, but both happened. A life without love, and a life with familiar love."

"Makoto-kun..."

"Sona-san. I don't believe I'm worthy of it, but people seem to love me. I find it really strange. Despite his breast fetish, I thought Aniki would be the one to find love before I ever would, if ever."

"Makoto-kun, that is..."

"But, people actually love me. Me, of all people. So, I can't betray the feelings they have developed for me. Even I know when someone is in love. That's why I need to say it clearly. Sona-san, I love you."

...W-What? Did he actually just say that? Ehehe, I didn't need to say anything at all.

BANG!

"Owwwwwwwwwwwwww!"

Something hit me on the back of the head! Shit that hurt! When I had a look, it was that ape! She threw a rock at my head! Stupid idiotic ape! I am seriously going to kill her! She middle fingers me! Why did she hit me!? I haven't done anything to her...unless she is still sore about the whole session. Even then, she shouldn't throw rocks at me.

"A-Are you ok?"

"Oww...that ape. I'm fine...for the most part Makoto-kun. Don't worry about me, because I'm going to kill her later."

I glare at that menace. She's a total monster. She even ruins confessions! W-Wait, he actually confessed to me...

"K-Kill her huh."

"Yes. I am going to destroy her painfully for hitting me with a...rock."

"She's insane. Why did she throw a rock at you?"

"...Maybe because she's secretly in love with me? They do say, hurt the one you love. And she certainly loves hurting me. So, my only conclusion is that she is actually a lesbian that's in love with me."

He chuckles slightly. I'm serious. She calls me all these degrading names and also attacks me on a regular basis. So, I believe that she is actually a lesbian and she's after me for sex. I hear a roar behind me...the ape is screaming. I guess she heard me calling her a lesbian. She ruins everything in my life. Even when I get confessed too, she ruins it. That's her life purpose isn't it? To ruin my life at every turn.

"Ignoring the ape. Makoto-kun, when you said that then..."

"I-I meant it. I wasn't going to say it like that. I wanted to try and be more...romantic about it but I guess this is only as much as I can...do. Sona-san, you don't have to say anything and maybe I shouldn't of said anything but..."

My face heated up slightly before I shake my head.

"No, I'm glad you said it because the truth is...I've been trying to say it for awhile now. Like you, and unlike Onee-sama, I find it hard to express feelings."

"Except for when you are performing your duties as a prostitute!"

I'm going to fucking kill her! I swear to...Great Red that I'm going to murder her! She can go and have sex with Great Red as she has a Dragon fetish!

"Fuck off ape! Seriously! When you and Hyoudou-kun are confessing to one another, I'm going to ruin it like you ruin my life!"

"Fuck off! You ruin that and I will destroy you with a client of yours!"

She's seriously going to get it. I'm not having her ruin this anymore! I stand up and start pushing Makoto-kun away from her and her delusions that she is better than I am when she clearly isn't.

After getting away from the ape, which takes twenty minutes as she stalked us, I sit down on a nearby bench with him next to me.

"Hehe, it seems Rias-Buchou ruined our moment together."

"Y-Yes. It seems she likes doing that a lot. She just doesn't want me happy. Anyway you was saying..."

"It was actually you who was speaking before the ape had interrupted it."

"R-Right. Like I was saying, I find it hard to express certain feelings. You know, screw it."

He makes a dumbfounded face as I move his head closer to mine. I capture my lips with his own. This is easier than saying words. This way, he will know what I am feeling and I don't have to say it because I find it hard saying the words.

His eyes open wide at my sudden action. Maybe I shouldn't of been so forward. I'm not Onee-sama. I can't do these things so easily. As I pulled away, he then kisses me! W-Wow, so forward all of a sudden. I didn't know he could be like this so suddenly.

Our lips stay together for about a minute or so before we both mutually end the kiss. We both just look to one another with mild blushes on our faces. It was...perfect. Despite the ape coming in before, that was...perfect.

""...""

We both couldn't say anything, despite opening our mouths.

""Sona-san/Makoto-kun.""

"W-What was you going to say?"

"N-No, you go first Makoto-kun."

"W-Well...I just wanted to say that enjoyed it a lot. Sona-san...hehe, I am happy I was able to say it to you. I've been trying to for awhile now. But I couldn't ever muster up the words. That's one thing I can cross off my list now."

His list? Things he wants to do? That's the conclusion I am coming up with.

"This list is..."

"Of things I would like to do. Like challenge Aniki is at the top. Then its become middle class Devil. Then help you with your school while I aim for high class so I can start my own group. Then it is challenge you and Rias-Buchou to a Rating Game."

I'm taken back. He wants to challenge me to a Rating Game?

"A-A Rating Game you say?"

"Yes. Preferably a Dice Figure rule one."

"The Dice Figure rule? Why that one?"

"Because it looks the most fun to me. That's the one I could like to do. A blitz type of battle. It makes it more fun as you can use various strategies. Of course, I would also like to do the normal one and the Scramble Flag one also. That one sounds interesting."

"W-Wow, I'm surprised you know so much about Rating Games. Let me guess, you read about it?"

He confirms what I say with a nod.

"Correct. Even if I don't become high class for awhile, I would at least like to know what type of games there are. And I really want to do a Dice Figure one."

"Hmmmm, tell you what. Once you gain a peerage, I will do a Rating Game against you of your choice. I don't know how exactly I will make that happen, but I will certainly make it happen somehow. And I will make it so the ape does one against you also. Hey, I'm willing to bet that she would want to do one against you anyway."

"I would like that. Going against a brain like yours. It would provide the greatest challenge. And to fight Rias-Buchou's group...such a great dream. If only I could do that now..."

Doing a Rating Game now. Maybe if he had help from Onee-sama and some of the others...it wouldn't be impossible. Hard, but maybe not impossible.

"Hmmmmmm, that might be...not impossible."

"W-What are you saying? I don't have a peerage. There's no way I could do one right now."

"True. You don't have a peerage, but you are apart of a peerage."

He then bursts out laughing at me. Did I say something funny all of a sudden?

"As if Sera-tan would face Buchou's group. It would be a one sided battle. Sera-tan would destroy Buchou's peerage easily."

"True enough. Onee-sama's peerage would ruin the apes peerage easily. Well for now, I guess you'll have to settle for taunting the ape and her cohorts. Ara, it seems we got off track a little."

"We did yes. Sona-san..."

"Makoto-kun..."

""Lets date ok?""

We said at the same time. Date. We actually said the same thing at the same time. Great minds think alike after all.

""Ok!""

Again, in synch with one another. That was a little weird, and the way we just asked one another out was weird also...but, does this mean we are dating now? I blame the ape for this weirdness. If she didn't act like a total bitch then I could've done it first then we could've done it the proper way.

...A week later, he's finally up and about. Thanks to the combined efforts of Chelia-san, Koneko-san and Asia-san, Makoto-kun is walking and running again. Chelia-san continued her efforts throughout the days. She's really dedicated to her Otouto. But now, Makoto-kun is stood in front of the flabbergasted Hyoudou-kun.

"W-What did you say!?"

"I will say it clearly again. Aniki, I challenge you to a fight."

Again, his eyes become that of shock. The room is filled with different expressions. Most are shocked, but not all are shocked. Onee-sama for example is nodding her head in agreement.

"W-Why? You only just got better and now you want to fight me all of a sudden?"

"Yes. I want to fight you Aniki. Don't turn this down. It means a lot to me to fight the Sekiryuutei. It is my pride as a Queen that allows me to do this. So, please accept my challenge and face me in a battle."

"...I can't fight you."

Makoto-kun adopts a mad expression and points a finger at him.

"Why the hell not!? I am challenging you to a fight! Hmph, and I thought you wanted to become Buchou's Ultimate Pawn?"

"That's true, I do want to be the Ultimate Pawn for Buchou. But I can't fight you! You, I've know for practically my whole life. How can I attack you?"

"Because I am asking you to fight me. If you don't, then I will continue to hound you until you agree. I'm not doing it for the sake of fighting the Sekiryuutei. I am doing it for the sake of my own personal growth. If I don't fight you at least once then I can't progress forward as a person. If you care about me at all, then you'll accept my challenge and fight me with everything you have. Because, I don't want to be in your shadow anymore. I want to prove that I am capable now. I, will beat you and step closer to my dream! So, do you care about me? Or, are you going to brush away my dreams of fighting my beloved Aniki?"

Hyoudou-kun goes quiet, mulling it over perhaps. Makoto-kun has a serious face with matching eyes and body language.

"Ise, do it."

Rias. The rooms eyes fell to Rias who crossed her arms under her breasts and has a serious look.

"Buchou..."

"Ise. I want you to accept the challenge. It is like the time that I faced that bitch Sona. I've wanted to fight that slut for such a long time. It felt good when I was able to challenge my friend. It was...relieving and elevating for me. So, I am urging you to accept the challenge. Either that, or you can forget about touching my oppai ever again and I will become a lesbian with Akeno."

I knew she was a lesbian. She shot a glare my way as she stroked Akeno's arm with her fingers. Is she a lesbian now? Hyoudou-kun puts on an upset face.

"Buchou! Even saying that, how can I raise a hand against him!?"

"Because he wants you too! For the love of Maou! Listen to me! That child, wants to fight against you with everything he has! So, shouldn't you face him with the same determination?"

Hyoudou-kun goes quiet.

"Ara ara Ise-kun. Fight Mako-kun. If you love Mako-kun at all, then you'll fight him~"

"Ise. Fight Makoto before the squirrels get me."

Akeno's and Xenovia-sans words of encouragement. Although what was that about the squirrels getting her? She wants the squirrels to get her? No, she doesn't...why am I even thinking about this!?

"Hyoudou-kun should fight against his brother if he wants to progress as a person."

Even Tsubasa said something huh. Well, she does have a massive crush on him so...

"DO IT ISE OR I WILL PUNCH YOU BELOW THE BELTTTTTTTTTTTT!"

Ehehe, the ape is going crazy as always. Hyoudou-kun jumps back slightly and just nods at the ape who gains a satisfied smirk. Dirty ape. She's really violent, even to people she loves. Hyoudou-kun puts on a small smile and faces Makoto-kun.

"Alright. If Buchou and the others say it then I will fight you."

"Good. Prepare to lose Aniki. I'm ready to face you."

They look on at one another with determined eyes.

"Hehehe! I'm so glad Ise-chan accepted Ma-tans challenge! For Ma-tans pride, Ise-chan has taken up the challenge. It will happen in a few days! Don't worry! It has already been taken care of!"

"I-It has Serafall-sama?"

Hyoudou-kun asks surprised. Onee-sama nods in his direction.

"Ma-tan asked me to set it up and I have done. It is ready to use, but to give you preparation time, it has been set for a few days. Ise-chan, I'm happy you are taking Ma-tan seriously this time. So prepare to face my Queen!"

Onee-sama sticks a tongue out at Hyoudou-kun who sweatdrops. But Makoto-kun is getting what he wants, a fight with Hyoudou-kun. A fight between brothers, I wonder who is going to win?

End chapter there! Next chapter is the fight between Issei and Makoto! Also Sona and Makoto sort of confessed to one another! Thank you for reading!

Issei; Rias, Akeno, Xenovia, Tsubasa, Aika, Yasaka, Bennia, Kiyome, Le Fay, Seekvaira, Isabela, Katarea, Elmenhilde, Mira, Karlamine, Xuelan, Slash Dog (fem), Jeanne, Griselda, Dulio (fem), Murayama.

Makoto; Serafall, Koneko, Sona, Asia, Ravel, Gabriel, Kunou, Ophis, Irina, Rossweisse, Raynare, Yumi (fem Kiba) Gasper (fem) Vali (fem) Cao Cao (fem), Chelia, Valerie, Kuroka, Tsubaki, Katase, Walburga.