Disclaimer: Campione! was written by Taketsuki Jou, I get nothing out of writing this fanfic save personal satisfaction (and possibly reviews).

Author's Notes: As promised, a short Pandora insert chapter!

This was last Updated/Corrected Dec 25, 2012.

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Pet na Campione-sama!

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Insert Four-Five: Pandora: "Call me mama!"

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There have been many outstanding individuals lately. Although to humanity it might seem like a really small number, six god slaying kings is actually too many. But I could help myself from smiling as I watched my seventh child to be kill his first god.

I hadn't expect him to win. Or rather, I did not believe that Verethragna could be defeated. In his myth, he is the undefeatable hero war god. And since descending to the mortal realm he has proved his myth true. His staple was other Heretic Gods. And on occasion he fought against some of my older adoptive children... and he defeated them all.

So even after Godou had received the incarnation of the Warrior as a handicap, and had gotten help from Athena, I had still expected Verethragna to defeat him.

But Godou won...

The god of victory, the one who always claimed victory, was finally defeated.

Whether this victory was due to Godou's skill or luck, did not matter, I have recognized that Godou had indeed killed the god of victory.

And so Kusanagi Godou completed the ritual. The ritual of dark rebirth. With the sacrifice of Verethragna, he triggered the ancient curse I had cast on to the gods. He soon will be reborn as a god-slayer. Although I think the people of this day also call them devil kings or Campione, but I only see them as my adopted little boys and girls. Although none of them seem to acknowledge that I'm their adoptive mother... I'll love all of them anyway.

That reminds me! I should bring him over here for a little chat before he revives.

I sat down on my legs, I think his language calls it seiza, and imagine my new son appearing before me. I placed him down with his head on my lap and waited for him to awaken.

"..." When Godou opened his eyes immediately met mine so a welcomed him with a bright smile. "You are?"

He looked confused as he asked who I am.

"I'm the all-giving woman, Pandora. But please call me mama!" It's been my introduction to almost everyone one of my children. It feels like a joke that only I can relate to, knowing that none of them would actually call me that.

He blinked and had kept silent for a moment before muttering, "Mama."

"Of course you won't ca- wait!- what did you say?"

"Mama."

Oh my! This is completely unexpected! I can't believe that my newly adopted child had called me his mother. I'm so happy, I'm crying.

"Mama?" he called me again.

And although his face isn't expressive even in this world, I could tell he was puzzled and a little worried.

So I wiped off my tears and smiled as I said, "It's nothing, mama is just so happy!"

"Ahem." I quickly gathered and straightened myself a little. "You're probably wondering what's going on right?"

He nodded.

"Well the long version is... well, we don't have enough time for the long version. In short, after defeating Verethragna you are to be reborn as a god-slayer! You will have powers only few others can match. But they're your brothers and sisters so try not to fight with them ok? Although, it's a little pointless to tell you all this, as you will almost surely forget all that has happened here upon returning to body."

He blinked curiously at that, then sat up and inspected himself (especially his left arm).

"Aren't I dead?" he asked monotonously.

"You are! But your body should revive very shortly and pull your spirit back in."

"I see."

"Oh? Do you understand?"

"No."

"But you're accepting it?"

"Talking about it is pointless."

"Huh?" I realized that he meant that he would soon forget. "Oh... right. But aren't you curious."

"Just a little."

"Then ask! Mama will answer anything."

"..." His lips moved, but I heard no sound.

"Oh! Too bad, it seems your soul needs to go now. I really wanted more time with you."

I pat him on the head.

"Watch out for Athena! Okay? She was on your side this time, but she's up to something. Treat girls preciously! Brush your teeth carefully! With the amount you can eat, I'm sure you're over working your teeth." Oh! I actually feel like a mother as I said that to him, although he probably could hear me anymore.

I was still talking as his spiritual body faded out and left the astral world. "Oh he's gone... I wished we had more time."

"Ho! So there's a new one?" said a old gruff voice.

I turned to face an old slightly unpleasant acquaintance. "Your nose is quite sharp isn't it, Susanoo."

"Bwahahahaha!" The old retired god laughed as if it was the funniest thing he had heard.

He then sniffed the air, or at least pretended to. "Hmmm... this one seems to come from the same land I hail from."

"That's right, so please behave yourself and stay in this world. If you don't want to be killed."

"Ho?! Is that a threat?"

"Perish the thought! But my youngest child killed Verethragna."

"Oh! That guy with too many forms?" His old face showed surprise.

"That's right!"

"Hahaha! How interesting! Looks like my old territory will be a lot more fun! I should make preparations for his welcome party! Bwahahaha!"

With that, Susanoo returned to his little spot in the netherworld. Probably to contact his hime-miko. Well, it's none of my concern. While Susanoo might be a god as difficult as Verethragna, I had a feeling that Godou would be just fine.

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Insert Chapter Four-Five: End

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Chapter End Notes: Surprisingly Pandora feels more like a modern girl than a goddess or divine ancestor. I've read her appearances and watched how she's portrayed in the anime and I've decided to keep her like that. Yes, this chapter is amazingly short. But this is more of a scene breaker than a chapter... see it says 'Insert Chapter'.