~ 8 ~

Arriving through the transportation circle, we're now standing the Forest of Familiars. Man is it dark! Thank Maou for Devil's heightened vision, I would hate stumbling around the place. The trees are so densely packed I doubt there's any light coming through. Rias said someone lived here? Props to you.

"Yo!" a loud voice rang near us. Asia jumped with a yelp, I look around to find the source. No one around, so up? A young man stood on a branch of a tree above us. Judging by his clothes, he's been having it rough.

"My name is Satooji of Madara Town! A Devil in training, aiming to become the Familiar Master!" feels like I'm staring at memories from my childhood, yet I can't put my finger on what it is.

"Satooji-san, these are the two I've spoken about. Takeo, Asia. He's a professional of his field, so any questions you have, can be answered by him" Rias greets, introducing us to the man.

"Hmm, quite the servants you got under your wing. Okay! Leave it to me! Any preferences you two have? Starting with the little lady."

"U-Um...a cute familiar would be nice." Asia answers. After nodding to her, he turns towards me.

"So mister, what can I get for you?"

"Nothing specific, maybe walking around the forest might give me some ideas."

"If that's the case then help yourself, though mind if I give you some recommendations?" it can't hurt to listen. I shrug, and he pulls out a book, flipping through a couple of pages. Stopping at a rather frightful image of a serpent with multiple heads, sharp fangs, and a poisonous mark of a skull near it. "What do you think?"

"...A Hydra?" he nods. "Maybe when I said I'm not looking for anything specific I should have litmus tested first. Nothing with poison, nor is liable to kill its own master." he mulls this over while skimming through the book. He now stops at a light blue Dragon. Wait...Ddraig isn't that...

[Ddraig]: "Maou help you, if you have any shred of mercy for me, you will not have her for your familiar!" The Boosted Gear appeared on my arm.

"Ddraig, you're scaring everyone around you, inside voices please..."

[Ddraig]: "We're not even inside!"

"Well you don't have to act all panicky and agitated. What's wrong with Tiamat anyway? She seems cool considering she's the strongest Dragon King."

[Ddraig]: "Right, I haven't told you about that story." everyone stares at me confused. "It was a long time ago, so my memory is a little fuzzy. Basically, the woman hates me and I'm not even sure why..." everyone sweat dropped at that.

Ddraig...the Sekiryuutei...is scared of a lady Dragon...Albion must have had a laugh from that. I am, though I'm not showing it. Everyone else is trying to keep face, some are losing. Swore I saw Koneko's shoulder move up and down in a giggling motion.

"Well we don't have to make a choice now. We can cross that bridge if nothing comes up. For now, I'd like to walk around." saying that, I walk off on a path and biting a grin down. While I'm walking, something caught my attention from the corner of my peripheral and disappeared. I shake it off and continued. After everyone recovered they followed behind. Satooji catching up to lead now.

We're now standing in front of a lake. Satooji says this is a good place for Undine to be found. Water seirei maidens with a pure heart and beautiful body. They also specialize in healing. Sounds nice. The water begins to glow, signaling the arrival of the spirit.

What appeared...would've shattered mortal men souls. Those pictures of Undine on the internet? All lies. Sure a maiden with a pure heart and beautiful body. Though beauty is dependent on the perspective as she's all muscles larger than a tree trunk possibly.

[Ddraig]: "Well that's not how I remember them. They have definitely changed when I was gone."

[Noctis]: "I can hear the dreams of so many men shatter like glass. The sound brings tears of joy to my eyes."

'You sadistic bastard...wait, I'm calling myself a sadistic bastard...eh.'

"Ooh! That's a rather strong Undine we caught sight of. What do you think, I'd recommend it." Satooji nudges an elbow in my arm.

"...Pass." I walk off, paying no mind to Satooji yelling about another equally impressive Undine now fighting it out with each other for the lake. I've walked long enough to end at a fork in the road now, rather than stray too far I take a seat on a log. I close my eyes for a moment. "So Ddraig, you have one of the strongest Dragon Kings have a grudge against you, and you can't remember why?"

[Ddraig]: "It's been so long, can you blame a Dragon for forgetting."

"What about if you two meet? She'll be even more angry at you. For all we know, it could be over something simple to solve. I mean what can two Dragons argue over that result in a grudge like this?"

[Ddraig]: "That's just it. What if it isn't simple? You'd be amazed at what we can fight over and for how long. Albion and I can attest to that." True enough, look how it turned out. The irony of Ddraig forgetting about a grudge is how he even forgot why he kept fighting with Albion at a certain point in his life before meeting me. I let out a sigh.

Sound of grass being lightly trampled on. I tense up, ready to move if necessary. There isn't killing intent in the presence, must be friendly. I get up slowly to turn around. No one stood there? I look around to find nothing still. Wouldn't make sense for up, so down...

A black wolf with silver irises stare at me as it sits on the log I was on. I tilt my head to the side curiously, it mirrors the action. I take a step closer, it doesn't budge nor bare it fangs. Another. Again, no agitation. I get close enough to kneel in front and raise a hand to pet its head. The wolf lowers its head accepting the gesture of greeting, it must like the petting as it wags it tail back and forth.

"So...what's your name?" I ask it while taking my hand off its head. It steps off and changed shape. An instant what stood a wolf, was a woman roughly shorter than me by an inch or so. Black hair like its fur cut short to frame the angles of her face that's wearing a warm smile under a cute nose. Silver chilled eyes mirroring her stoic stature, soften with a light that can melt ice. Looking down she...she's naked. I snap my hands up to block my eyes. Flustered enough to keep my trap shut. Of course she's naked. Why would a wolf familiar need clothes for in a forest filled with familiars that stay in their original form most of the time?

"Nevarra. My name is Nevarra." she answers while not phased at the fact she just flashed me. "You are here looking for a familiar?" I nod my head, while handing her my coat, eyes still shut. "...My thanks."

"Don't mention it. Yeah, I'm around the area for a familiar." she clears her throat so I can open my eyes. Thank Maou for the coat being long enough to cover her up.

"I was wondering if you would take me as your familiar."

"Well, I suppose why not. Any particular reason or you just want to see the world?"

"You could say that. I also find myself drawn to you." she chuckles. Oh a beautiful sound that.

"That's a good a reason as any. Name's Takeo Mugetsu." I raise my hand up. She takes it in a firm grip.

Boom! An explosion goes off in the direction from one of the crossroads in the fork. We look at each other for a moment. My better nature getting the worst of me, I break into a sprint towards the smoke. Nevarra changed into her wolf form to keep pace. Hope she didn't get rid of the coat. I like that coat. The source of the fire wasn't far. We reach to a clearing where a Dragon was the cause. Light Blue...Oh...

[Ddraig]: "Partner...run...as fast...as you can." the tone in his voice terrified.

I was only standing quite a distance from the mass of power and I can feel it from here. I gulped vocally. Instinctively I summon out Force Edge; a broadsword that sits up to my waist in length with a skull pommel, and handed it to Nevarra while still staring at Tiamat. She changed back into her human form. I took a glance to see if she kept the coat, which thankfully she did.

"You might want this, just in case." she agreed and took the blade. "I'll be right back." I begin to walk to the raging Dragon, she understood what she was up against and stayed her ground, blade at the ready. I activate Boosted Gear. 'Here goes nothing.'

"H-Hey Tia-" before I could get her name out, she fires a massive ball of flames at me! I summon Yamato in an Iaido stance and struck back. The ball split vertically and went in parallel directions to avoid hitting me and Nevarra. An explosion went off behind. "Nice to meet you too, grouchy!" I bite back, I would've said something else, but withheld.

"Humph! No one's ever tried slicing through my attack like that before! ...Wait, this energy? ...Ddraig!?" the Dragon roars saying the name. Now her head lowers at ground level to stare at me. Imposing is an understatement to say the least. So this is the Chaos Karma Dragon. "You're the new Sekiryuutei of this time huh? Interesting to say the least." why...thank you? Huh...not what I expected.

"Same goes for you, that fireball was a little more than what I usually go up against. Something to be expected from the strongest of the Dragon Kings. Who's the poor schmuck that stood in the path of your ire?"

"The idiot that tried to make me his familiar? He didn't learn his lesson the first time so he sneaked back into the forest to try again. So I had to reeducate him." could have just bit his head off.

"Well he won't be doing that again." I look at the remains of the person. The guy's toasty. "So Tiamat, mind if I ask you something?" she nods her head up. "My buddy Ddraig here says you have a grudge against him, though he can't remember why. If it's alright with you, can you explain your part of the story?"

[Ddraig]: "Takeo! Are you trying to get us killed?!"

[Noctis]: "Zip it, Dragon. Whatever it was, it's your fault for the cause and forgetting it." Noctis appears as a floating helmet of his Spectral Shadow around my arm.

"Who's the flying head? Another Sacred Gear?"

"Not quite, though he does manage the weapons I have in a separate dimension. You could say he's my twin." she considers this and gives an equivalent of a shrug.

"Tell you what, kid. If you can beat me in a match, then I'll tell you."

"Sounds Reasonable. I'll accept" I agree with the request.

[Ddraig]: "No it isn't!" he complains.

"You don't get to complain!" Myself, Tiamat, and Noctis biting back at him. Ddraig grumbles to himself at being treated like a child. I take a few steps back, and she does the same. I put away Yamato, in exchange for Invictus and the Boosted Gear.

"Ready..." Tiamat spoke. She raises her head up high.

"Steady..." I added. Fists clenched and spread in a battle stance. It begins in flames.

~ Narrator POV ~

When they heard the first explosion come from Takeo's direction they didn't worry too much as he can take care of himself. Another came in his direction, now their beginning to worry. They were so busy looking for Asia's familiar they forgot about Takeo for a moment. So they decided to go to find him, hopefully not involved with the source of the noise. When they reach the fork in the road, more explosions kept coming. Now their indefinitely worried. They reach to an opening in the forest and came out to see a girl; perhaps in her late teens to early adulthood, with black hair to her chin, wearing a familiar coat.

"U-Um, miss?" Rias spoke up. The girl turned around to be greeted by a group of people, she stood her ground with a sword lowered. She took in their scent, and noticed they had the same smell as him. Friends, she thought to herself. "Is that Takeo's coat?" Rias asks curiously, staring at the girl's silver eyes.

"Yes, Takeo-sama was kind enough to lend me his coat as I was lacking clothes to wear." she answered.

"I'm guessing he took you in as his familiar since you said his name with the honorific." the girl nods her head. "Do you know where Takeo is at the moment?" she points behind her. The group looks in that direction, and was stunned at what was going on. Takeo is taking a Dragon head first. Satooji did a double take when he recognized who the Dragon is. "Isn't that...Tiamat?!" Rias shouts.

Takeo was good, though good enough to take on the strongest of the Dragon Kings? She wasn't sure. She wanted to help him, but the girl they met raised her sword to her side to impend their movement.

"He said he'll be back. I trust him." her face stoic, voice confidently stating her soon to be master will return. Everyone was surprised at the action, Rias was about to object, but thought better of it.

'You only just met, and already she trusts you.' she held in a chuckle. 'I wonder if I can count on you when the time comes.' Rias thought to herself as the battle rages on.

Takeo jumps up to avoid a claw swipe, and punches Tiamat in the head. She wasn't phased by this and shook her head to get him off, yet he doesn't release nor relents on the barrage of fists he sends. Even then, she doesn't stop trying to send him flying off her head.

"Dammit! Boost!" {Boost! X5} one punch was what it took for Tiamat to feel the effects of an average person that was hit with a speeding train head on. She bobs a bit to the side, and recovers quickly, even more angry and excited. 'Well shit...' Takeo jumps off her head skyward to deliver a downward ax kick.

She looks up to fire a ball of blue flames. Thinking fast, he activates the blades on his feet to cut through the fires. When he came through, Tiamat swiped her claws to swat him downward. He takes the brunt of the force, slightly injured and dazed. He gives back a smirk that Tiamat was giving an equivalent to him as well, and charges back in jets blazing.

He stops short of where her head stood above him. {Boost! X5} The boosters in his legs and arm propel him upward for an upper cut that she'll be feeling for a while. He hovers above her head for a moment and delivers another ax kick a second time. Both of which in rapid succession left her stunned. He lands on the ground away from the Dragon after using her head as a diving board from the attack.

"I'm beginning to like you, kid! Shame it might have to end soon." she fires off another ball.

"What? Tired already? You still have some life kicking in you." he dodges it out of the way and sprints towards her. A second fireball comes hurling at him, he throws a group of energy swords at it in a net fashion to fend off the attack. {Boost!X5} When the two come into contact, lightning from the conflicting forces spark out. {Boost!X5} He snaps his fingers, and the blades ignite and explode. Canceling out the fireball in a burst of colors. A tail suddenly appears and swings at him when he was briefly blinded from the lights. He wasn't fast enough to dodge so he braced for the worst as it came barreling at him. He goes flying in another direction in the field away from the others and skidding against the ground.

"Man that hurts like hell! I heard she was good, but this eats the cake!" He recovers shortly after from the impact.

[Ddraig]: "Haven't had this much fun in the longest. At this rate, we might end up annihilating each other."

"How long do you think we can keep going?"

[Noctis]: "Like Ddraig said, this keeps up it'll end in with one or both of us dying in minutes"

'Really don't want to die tonight. We need to wrap this up. Maybe use Albion?'

[Noctis]: "And risk everyone finding out? Unless we're saving the princess, and we need a change of wardrobe to accommodate the scene. I would advise against it!"

'Who said anything about changing Gears?' the two consider this for a moment, well aware of the consequences of what would happen afterwards.

[Ddraig]: "Takeo, that's quite the risk there. Though maybe if it's you in your current power then maybe it won't be a huge risk. It'll only leave you drained for a moment after expending your energy in that final attack."

[Noctis]: "Just...make it count, brother. I Would hate for all this to end with us pushing daisies."

Takeo's right eye glows brightly. Diving deep into Void's Reprieve to meet the white dragon. Now he's standing in front of Albion, his expression worn with concern.

[Albion]: "Most cases I would argue against this. If you go past your limits combining my powers with Ddraig's, it'll do irreparable damage to your body."

'Tell me something I don't know. Dealing with conflicting powers has been my life. I'm not asking for everything, only enough to catch her off guard.'

[Albion]: "..." Albion considers this for a moment while rubbing his chin. "I can give you ten seconds to test the waters. At the least, your life energy won't take a hit. Try not to make a habit of this Takeo." He vanishes.

Takeo returns back from his conversation with Albion. A new wave of power comes crashing into his systems causing his knees to buckle over from the surge. His right hand trembling, breaths becoming more forced, now his right eye goes hazy before coming back to clarity and a timer is seen on it.

"Ten seconds is more than enough..." he gets back up. Tiamat notices the sudden change in power. She wonders where's it coming from; it feels familiar to Ddraig's but distinct enough to be someone else. That's when the realization hit her that she isn't fighting with just the Sekiryuutei. Eyes widen, but stays silent so she can find the reason why he would hide this till now. Why not go at her with everything he has?

"I try not to make a habit out of using this power. It really cuts the fun in fighting someone strong. And I was especially having the most fun fighting you." answering her question.

She stood there shocked. Not many have been able to put up a fight with her in the longest. Not since fighting Ddraig for the first time, nor the other times they did. ...she shakes her head from the event. That chance is lost...right? Another thought came...would he even accept her?

"...HAHAHA! Excellent, Sekiryuutei! You really know how to make a woman feel special!" she roars. "I never got around to asking your name. Once things blow over, I want to remember the man that was able to keep pace with me."

"I aim to please. The name's Takeo Mugetsu. Ready for the finale?" he smirk while coming to yards away from Tiamat. She gets ready for another attack.

"Let's dance!" he dashes to avoid the hailstorm of fireballs coming his way. Finding his opening, he jumps and starts the timer. {X}

Tiamat isn't going to let him get any closer as she keeps the assault of fire on him. Despite the amount and mass of them, Takeo's able to dodge effortlessly around them. He lands a punch on her head and backs off from a snapping jaw. {IX} his eye glow brighter, indicating the Divide skill has activated. Her body feels the decrease in power, but picks back up the attacks even if there decreased. {VIII}

He dodges again and speeds back to her leg and knocks it off balances, toppling her to the ground. {VII} Tiamat fires a flame at her side to ward him off, and he jumps upwards high enough to put distance and prep for a final blow. {VI}

Takeo punches his left fist into his open right. The power taken from Tiamat now transferred to his Boosted Gear. {V} The jewel lights ablaze with energy and the gauntlet glows red. He rockets down to Tiamat, arm ready and locked to target. Tiamat warms up a final fireball with everything she had. {IV} She fires up towards Takeo. He punches into the fires, the shirt and tank top burned off immediately, the pants slightly burnt. Takeo barreled through the explosion. {Boost!X10}

"RRAAAAAAGH!" fist impacts with her head, sending it down from the force. As soon as the jaw touched ground, shock wave and dust erupts throughout the field and expands further than the edge. Everyone felt the force and attempted to stay rooted to the ground. The dust settles. Too quiet. They regain vision, scanning the field for the after math. A crater marked the ground.

{III} Takeo gets up and off her head falling down and hitting the dirt back first. A few seconds he gasps for air. Struggling to get up, he uses the unconscious Tiamat as a crutch. Takeo walks off for a bit and turns back to Tiamat. {II} He looks around, notices the large crater their in. The sound of dirt moving reaches his ear. He turns back, aghast at what he was seeing. Tiamat recovered from that?!

{I} Takeo felt his legs give, energy fading away. Nevarra picks up on this and changes to her wolf form. She takes the sword up in her jaw and rushed to his side, leaving the others to follow.

"Aw Gorram..." he falls to the side, eyes feeling heavy until darkness took over. {ZERO}The last thing he sees is light blue flames and black fur.

Nevarra stood in front, ready to defend him. The flames recede, and in its wake was a woman. Light blue hair down to her hips, the ends curled slightly. Pale yellow eyes on a face of someone in their mid-twenties. Her body also reflected this in the curves of a lady in her prime. Fortunately for Takeo who is unconscious she transformed nude.

"Worry not little wolf. I don't intend to kill him." she walks to the two, still reeling from the punch but coping well. "That punch he threw knocked quite a bit out of me." rubbing her cheek as she chuckles. Nevarra returns to human. Sword now in hand still ready for any movements. "He took you in as his familiar?" Nevarra nodded. "Think he minds if he takes one more?"

Nevarra was taken back by the request given recent transgressions. One moment the Chaos Karma Dragon was fighting with her soon to be master in a heated battle that ended explosively. Now she's asking if Takeo would accept her as his familiar. Nevarra would admit to seeing the group that came by made her uneasy not in hostility, but jealousy at the amount of women that knew Takeo. She wouldn't complain as she counts as well, and the girls most likely know him in a longer amount of time than she did. Now the number might increase with Tiamat. In spite of that, she didn't mind a new addition.

"You would have to ask him yourself. If what I see in him is true, then he wouldn't mind." she lowers the sword down to the ground after giving the Dragon a smile. Tiamat's expression lit up with hope. "My name is Nevarra. Pleasure to meet you Tiamat."

"Pleasure is all mine, Nevarra. Now if only Takeo can wake up soon." she greets back before looking at Takeo. Cheeks flush at his upper body. "That tank top did him little justice when we fought." Nevarra agreed as well when she felt heat creep on her face. The two help him up and out the crater when the group reach the edge. Everyone held their breath at the sight of Takeo unconscious. "Don't worry, he's alive. Only tired." they let out a breath.

Now they turn to the naked form next to him. Kiba, like any good knight covered his eyes. Satooji followed suit, not wanting to stare unless lose an eye. Koneko was indifferent. Asia and Raynare were acting jealous in their own way. Akeno and Rias were giggling at the situation Takeo will find himself in when he wakes up. Nevarra and Tiamat look at each other confused at the girls reactions, and shrug it off. They move back into the forests to find a spot to rest.

~ Takeo's POV ~

I feel like someone knocked the stuffing out of me with a punt kick. That's what happens when I consider mixing the two powers for ten seconds, even if it didn't shave years off my life. If I try it pulling out all the stops there's no telling what will happen. I'm sitting in a seiza position in front of Ddraig and Albion who are also in a seiza, Noctis in a helmet form floating next to me.

[Ddraig & Albion]: "So what have we learned?"

"Never get into a fight with the strongest Dragon King...or is it Queen in this case?"

[Noctis]: "Semantics at this point."

[Albion]: "We'll have a laugh about that someday. For now, we've learned that it's possible to merge our two powers given your own abilities."

[Ddraig]: "You were always able to use both at the same time, but this is a first in terms of fighting style. Using the two Balance Breaker together is something we can figure out and work on with training. If you were to do it now, who knows what will happen."

"So only up from here?" they both nod "Better get to training, though I need to train both Sacred Gears to get the most out of it."

[Noctis]: "Good luck trying to get that done without anyone noticing..."

"Looking at Tiamat she must have picked up on the trick. That and the flashing blue eye left little to the imagination. Good thing we were far enough from the others."

[Albion]: "A bridge to burn when you wake up soon. Speaking of Tiamat and the others, good luck handling yourself when you do wake." he disappears in a white flame.

"Oh no, Ddraig is it going to be like last time with Rias?" I look at him, begging that it isn't so.

[Ddraig]: "You should have expected this when you inherited at least one of the Heavenly Dragons. You were either lucky or unlucky enough to acquire two." now he goes off in a burst of red flames.

[Noctis]: "Takeo..." the floating helmet spoke. "We're going...to die..."

"I know brother, I know. Just tell me...how bad is it? Scale from one to ten; ten being the worst."

[Noctis]: "Maou help you, that's all I can say." he floats back into my chest. Consciousness takes hold.

Soft. Something soft yet firm was pressing on my back. If my prior experience is anything to go by, then I am in deep waters. I remember my tank top burning off so that explains one part of why this situation is wrong. Another thing wrong is that the softness weren't covered...at all. I may be recovering now, but I can tell something is poking at my back. What really nags me is who's breasts are pressed against my back. I doubt it would be anyone from the club, even I noticed them spectating to the side. Nevarra may have quite the bust, but my interaction with her didn't peg her doing something like this. So...

"Takeo~ wake up little dragon..." a seductively low voice breaths beside my ears. Wait...who...? Something warm and moist nips at my ear.

I suck in a breath, eyes lazily wake up to see everyone from the ORC is looking at me, all of them at a loss for words as red painted their face. Nevarra is standing there holding in a blush while covering her lower face.

So it isn't anyone from the ORC, it isn't Nevarra, the only other female that comes to mind is...Ti...Tia...TIAMAT?! I jerk violently, though the person kept hold and pressed further. I look behind fearfully to see light blue hair like her scales. Terror struck in my veins at knowing who it was and where I was sitting.

"Took you long enough. Slept well?" her face leaning close to look at mine which was trying to save face.

"U-Uh...um..." I didn't trust myself to talk, better that than dig a bigger grave. "...Kiba! Coat! Now!" I look at Kiba, who was shocked at the outburst.

"You don't like the show of affection, master?" Tiamat asks playfully.

"I-I just woke up...s-so I didn't have time t-to adjust to my surroundings..." why in god's given name can I be a flirt, but be an outright prude?! Wait... "...Master?!" she nods while smiling cheerfully. The entire group let out a surprised outburst.

Tiamat. Chaos Karma Dragon. ...My familiar?!

"That's right. After the match I decided to accept you as my master...if it's alright with you..." she looks away shyly. How can the strongest Dragon King pull off such an expression and not be considered illegal!?

"I...Well...I don't mind, it's just I wasn't expecting something like this to happen is all." I reply, scratching my cheek. She lights up unexpectedly, nuzzles my other cheek while pressing even further! "Since were going to be together, it's alright calling me just Takeo. All of my friends do." something lightly touches my cheek. Looking out the corner...she's kissing me?! She turns away, even more bashful. That needs be illegal! "The same goes for you, Nevarra. That is if you don't mind the company." I turn to Nevarra, telling her the same.

"It's fine. It just means I get to have someone else to be friends with." She answers while walking up and planting another kiss on the opposite cheek. At this point, I'm swimming in red. "Let's get along together Takeo, Tiamat~."

"Of course~!" Tiamat joyfully replies. Like that, I acquired not one, but two familiars. I get up, feeling even more awkward now there's two girl in close proximity because one having barely any clothes, the other not even wearing anything.

I toy around with a summoning circle, and received my black/gray hoodie, along with a black long coat I used before. I hand the later to Tiamat, as she's taller than myself the length will work out for her. Finally covered up, I let a sigh of relief. She tugs at the clothing for a moment, and wraps her arms around herself. Feels like I'm getting hugged again. I blushed and shivered for a moment at the thoughts rolling in my head.

"S- Satooji-san. Can you go through the process with me..." trying to think of something else.

"In the name of Takeo Mugetsu! I order you! Respond to the contract and become my familiars!" Both Nevarra and Tiamat are standing at the center of the circle where the ceremony takes place. Since I'm a sword freak most of the time, I rarely bother with other types of magic. I have the aptitude apparently as I can summon swords with the likeness to Force Edge, carrying various attributes much like Akeno can wield multitude of elements. It's surprisingly going well so far, no hiccups.

The light dies off, signaling the contract is complete.

That was over...Guoagh!

I land flat on my back...looking at the cause...Nevarra and Tiamat dog piled me! They close in for a kiss on the cheek again. Heat flushed my face again, and the mixed feeling of happiness and prudishness at the scene along with it.

"Kyaa!" Asia lets out a scream! Nevarra readies Force Edge, Tiamat conjures fire in her hands, and I summon Invictus. "T-This is!" Rias shouted as well. All the girls are covered in some gel? It's falling from the sky. What's going on here? Threat? Poisonous? Living?

"Slime." Kiba answers while unsure to draw his sword. I was hesitant as well, chances of injuring the girls were high if the slime keeps on them. While I was thinking alternatives one of the girls let out another scream. "My c-clothes are melting?!" this thing burns clothes?! Satooji, Kiba, and I shut our eyes, even more unsure what to do now! I hear another slime splat next to me, or rather on Nevarra and Tiamat.

"That's it! Those are my women your touching!" eyes filled with hatred, and fist burning with rage! "Tempest Blaze!" I slam the attack down to cover the area in a sea of flames. The slimes evaporate from the heat, till nothing was left. I wouldn't chance looking around if the slime burned off any important articles of clothing. I felt that damning presence again! I rev another surge of power to rid it for good...

...Chirping?

Crackle, Crackle, Crackle!

I block off the attack with an armored swipe, while Kiba dodged out of the way, taking a small singe. Satooji wasn't blessed with either power or speed. So he looked like an animation where he was struck with lightning and his skeleton showed. Poor guy. At the same time, the slime I wanted to kill is gone. Kill stealing, friendly firing bastard took my vengeance! The girls recovered from the ambush. Now we're all wondering where the lighting came from cause it wasn't Akeno. I look up to spot a baby sized dragon with blue scales floating about.

"Ooh! A Sprite Dragon! You don't see those often!" Satooji exclaims while covered in black. You recovered quick. "A male? Explains why it thought the slimes and us guys were hostile towards the girls. They also take a liking to females of other species as well."

So that's why it attacked us!? At least it helped with the slime, but that is no reason to attack the guys! I'm complaining at the declaration of war, while Kiba looked like he wanted payback. Hell! I'll help you Kiba! We'll wreck this weakling! While quietly seething, the little sprite flew towards Asia. It nuzzles its head on Asia's face, she lets out a giggle. It's not...oh fuck...the hell...no! She pulls it into a hug.

"Sprite Dragons only open up to those with pure hearts. It seems to take a liking towards Asia-san." Satooji explains while wiping off soot. Not only is it a menace to men, it goes after girls with pure hearts? Now I know how the other guys felt when I first came into school. I flicker an ember in my palm. Dear Maou...I want to hurt...I need to hurt. I took my first step towards the wretched cur when Tiamat pulls me to a hug from behind again.

"So what did you mean by 'my women'?" wait...I said...? Oh crap...think Takeo! Before I could answer, she whisper in my ear. "I actually don't mind being your woman. Though tell me in advance if you get more newcomers, okay~?" she doesn't mind the sudden comment? What's that about getting more newcomers?

"U-um, can I make him my familiar?" Asia spoke. My eye twitched. I really don't want him around Asia. Reminds me too much of the guys in school, and a bit of myself. Then the girls look at me. Why are you looking at me for? "Takeo-san? I know he tried to attack you...but..." I said I was her guardian, I didn't think I would have actual guardian duties like this. I shrug, not wanting to say the words but not denying Asia.

"…..In the name of A-Asia Argento, I order you! Y-You shall become my familiar and respond to my contract!"

A few minutes later, the ceremony is underway. Apparently under normal circumstances the Sprite Dragon doesn't typically pledge itself to a Devil, though Asia is an exception with her pure heart. The contract is finished and the little dragon flew to Asia and started playing with her.

"Ufu. It tickles, Raikeo-kun." she walks up to me. Raikeo? I look at her confusingly. "Well, he's a dragon that uses Raigeki, and I wanted to use your name as well since I want him to grow up like you." Well that's sweet...I'm still harboring a grudge against him though. "...Is it alright if I name him that?"

"No, it's fine. I may be your 'guardian' in another sense, as ordained by everyone else all of a sudden. That doesn't stop you from doing what you want most. Let's get along, Raikeo." I raise my hand to pat it on the head, but notice his body buzzing with lightning ready to strike. I pinch its mouth shut before it could fire of a spark. "Let me make this perfectly clear." Hannya taking its place on my shoulder to mean business. "Pull another stunt like that again, I'll show you the meaning of fear." I release my grip.

...

"Takeo-san, you shouldn't be so mean. You've scared the poor dear." she was understating the situation. Raikeo took cover behind Asia trembling after I let go. She wasn't phased by Hannya as it was aimed at him only.

"Asia, it's important to discipline your child when he tries something like that. Otherwise, he'll never learn not to do it again." I stifle a yawn, man I'm ready to hit the bed. "Rias, can we-?" I turn around to see Nevarra and Tiamat with intrigued faces. Akeno is staring lustfully? I've seen that face before, but where...?

"Takeo, can we learn that?" Nevarra asking with stars in her eyes. Learn what? "That thing you did to scare Raikeo." oh, that...they saw that?

"It looks interesting to use. Not like thrashing around in a battle." Tiamat is taking interest. That's odd to say the least.

"Another time, I promise. Right now I want some shut eye." I make for the entrance with everyone following behind. Asia and I got our familiars. In my case, I got more than expected.