Chapter 2: Love and Exile
Days later after retrieving books from Mephisto, I was in the Hyuudo house hold in basement with a pool going over the books with Rosswiese. I used magic to hold up many books as we went through them trying to learn them and adjust the spells to try to make them stronger. Everyone else is either training or playing in the pool.
"This was a lot harder than I thought," i comment. "Learning the spells is one thing but then trying to adjust them creates a whole new level of headache. I don't know how you do it."
"I studies for years," she tells me. "Focusing on magic over boys made me this way."
"Though at least you found a good man now," I comment. "I am sorry i have taken you away from him. Now would have been a good time to be near him since my appearance has caused the tournament to be postponed until further notice."
"It is fine," she says. "Helping you learn all this to help the leaders get out sooner is worth it." I smile. "Its shame the only magic we are missing is holy since devils can't use it."
"Don't worry about it I have taken care of that problem," I say to her. She looks at me confused and then goes back to working.
After awhile the people training returned home and are now hanging out in the pool. Dulio, Griselda, Sairorg, and Sona with her peerage had also shown up. I was taking a break, so I decided to stare up at the ceiling. Sairorg walks over to me.
"I didn't take you for a magic user," he says to me.
"I learned magic so i could understand how to beat it," I tell him. "I have mostly focused on more utility magic than offense magic. I do know some offensive magic spells. There is a spell I created that I want to teach Akeno. Anyway I prefer to fight in close combat either with a sword or a fist. Fist fights are for fun and swords are for real fights, in my eyes."
"Seems like you will be a wonderful and dangerous opponent in the rating game" he says with a chuckle. "Or in a real battle during a war." I can hear footsteps and voices coming down the stairs. "It seems like Venerana is here with some people." I then hear a voice that I recognize instantly.
"It can't be?" I say with doubt. "She is has come here but why?" as the reach the room and step into the room for everyone to see. I can only stare in shock and amazement that she is here.
"Mother and Grayfia, why are you here?" Rias runs up and asks mother.
"We brought this lovely lady and her daughter to see someone important to them," mother answers her with a smile.
A daughter, huh? Did she move on? As I was thinking to myself a little girl steps out from behind the woman I am shocked to see. I instantly notice the girl's crimson hair. This girl is my daughter. I stood up and the spell holding up the books fell.
"Hanalil?" I ask and she looks over. She begins crying. I want to move to her but my body wont move. She runs to me and hugs me tightly.
"My love," she says crying into my chest. I hold her close. "I missed you so much. I felt broken when father took me away and I heard about your exile. These 3 years have been torture but when you cause the scene at the arena. I was happy that you returned and i needed to be near you again. I am never leaving your side again."
"What about your father?" I ask her. "He never liked me."
"Don't worry about him now," she says while looking up at me. "Though he still doesn't like you, he is fine with us because he now knows you are a Gremary."
"For once my family name gives something back to me," I comment with a chuckle. "The owner of my heart has return to me and is in my arms. I am very happy." The little crimson haired girl runs up and tugs on Hanalil's dress.
"Mama is this?" she asks in a cute manner.
"Yes little one, this is your daddy," she tells our daughter. I let go and kneel down to face the little girl. "It seems were lucky my love." I hold out my hand to my daughter. She takes my hand and I pull her into a hug.
"I will protect you both for the rest of my life," I state to both my wife and daughter. Mother, Sister, and Grayfia walk up to us.
"You no longer have anything to fear my son," I heard my mother say. "They came to us and demanded we take them to you. So here we are." Rias kneels down to my daughter.
"What's your name?" she asks my daughter.
"Riranafia Gremary," she answers. I look up at my wife.
"You actually went through with it?" I ask her. She kneels down and touches my face with her hand. She smiles.
"Yes, it's what you wanted," she tells me.
"I am confused what is going on now," I hear Issei comment. I stand up picking up my daughter.
"She is named after the three most powerful women in my family, Mother, Grayfia, and my sister," I announced to everyone. "If I was ever to have a daughter, I wanted to gain strength from the role models she was named after."
"That's so cute," I hear Asia comment.
All the girls were playing with my daughter as I went back to work with Rosswiese. Milicus had shown up and has joined us in learning about the sealing magic. He is sitting next me. Mother and Grayfia had gone back up stairs to talk to Issei's parents. For some reason the rest of team DxD decided to show up. Dulio also happened to join the girls in playing with my daughter; he is creating bubbles for her to play with. I was rubbing my head when I heard a familiar voice.
"It seems you forgot to tell us your location," a male voice says as he appears through a teleportation circle. "We had to learn it from Ajuka." More people appear in the room, which have attracted the attention of everyone else. A group of people appear and have the appearance hidden in cloaks.
"Sorry Yin, I kind of got distracted with Hanalil's return to my side," I say apologizing. "Also this barrier magic is a pain to deal with."
"It's understandable the first wife has return," he comments. "Along with a surprise that you have a daughter adds a lot more craziness into your life. Hey Hanalil it's been awhile." She runs up to us. She hugged Yin.
"Yes it has," she says smiling. "I hope you have been keeping my husband out of trouble." She giggles. I just roll my eyes.
"More or less," he tells her. "I can only do so much though. He is stubborn." He laughs. "I have brought everyone."
I stand up and wave for everyone to come over here. "So this is my peerage," I announce to everyone. "Everyone introduce yourselves to the people here and we will officially be part of Team DxD. Right Dulio?" he nods. Yin steps out and bows to everyone.
"Hello, I am Yin, I am Cartil's loyal knight and best friend," He tells everyone. "I have been trained in the ways of the Samurai and to be second in command during war time."
"I am Nivana," she says as she removes the cloak. She is a tall slender woman with blonde hair and green eyes. I see Issei and it looks like he is having perverted thoughts. I signal Koneko and she punches him. "I am Cartil's Queen and second wife." After that Hanalil runs up and grabs my arm.
Another walks up and removes the cloak. She has ginger hair and blue eyes. She is wearing slim armor and on her back is a large sword. "I am Catherine," she says. "I am master Cartil's second knight. I have been trained fight like the knights of old. Also I happen to be the master's fourth wife." I feel Hanalil's grip tightening.
Another one steps up and removes the cloak. It's a short girl with orange and blonde hair with green eyes. "I am Lilian," she says. "I am Cartil's first Bishop and fifth wife." She then reveals her cat eyes. "I am also a cat yokai."
Hilda has already taken off her cloak and stepped forward. Her hair is now pink and her eyes are orange. "I am Hilda," she says. "I am Cartil's only rook. Also I am forcing the order to change. Normally the second bishop would be next but since I am the sixth wife, I decided to go next."
The last three of my peerage had already taken their cloaks off. I notice Issei having perverted again and then quickly punched by Koneko. Rias is also pulling on his cheek this time. A black haired girl with blue eyes steps forward. "I am Raina," she says while curtseying. "I am the second master's second bishop. Though i am not married to my master, I do love him and i am engaged to him."
"I am Trisa," a green haired girl with pink eyes says. "I am a pawn of Cartil's. I am also worth 4 pieces and i am half Fairy." She jumps onto my back. "I am also a fiancé to my master."
The last girl steps forward and waves to everyone. She has brown hair and her eyes are red "I am Sasha," She says with a timid smile. "I am a pawn of Cartil's. I am worth 3 pawn pieces. Before master took me and changed me to a devil, I was half vampire and half werewolf."
"Okay that is everyone," I say with a sigh. "Go talk with each other and get close to your future allies." I look down at Hanalil, she is glaring. "Yes I have a harem but you are the one who has my heart. You are my first and most important love." She frowns, so I lean down and kiss her. "We have the rest of out lives together now. No need to pout."
"I have a question," Ravel comes and asks me. "Who is the third wife? It went from second to fourth." Everyone looks at me and put my face in my hands. A flash of light appear and a figure appears in it.
"That would be me," a woman says while the light disappears. She steps forward and hugs me from behind. "Don't be like that. You know you missed me."
"Viv, why are you here?" I ask her.
"Why would you ask that question?" she fires back with her own question. "I am your wife after all. Don't be like that." I hear Dulio sigh.
"Everyone this is Viviane," I announce. "She is a reincarnated angel. She is a joker like Dulio and is the third wife." She is then surrounded by Asia, Irina, and Xenovia. She lets go off me.
"How many wings do you have?" Irina asks. Viv smiles and activates her halo, 8 wings also appear on her back. I go hide in a corner. I went from having a wonderful day to a nightmare. I hear someone walk up to me. I look at who it is. It happens to be Griselda.
"So you are the husband she won't shut up about," she tells me. "I never expected a devil but seeing as you are a Gremary it makes sense in a way. It also seems you have been married to her since before the alliance was formed. How did you hide it so well?"
"I learned what i had to," I explain. "I was exiled from my home three years ago, so i spent that time learning new things. One of those things was leaning out to hide important details. I created an information network but it's still tiny. Ajuka still beats me on that front." Asia has walked up to us.
"Can you tell us about how you meet Hanalil and your exile?" she asks me.
"I guess I did say I would tell everyone if she were to show up," I say scratching my cheek. "Alright everyone who wants to hear this story gather around me please. Let's start when I was six."
Part 2
I pulled on my collar because it was itchy. "Parties are so boring," I complain. "Why am I even here? People just look down on me and focus on Rias. Stupid itchy clothes" I pout.
"Don't complain," Venerana demands. "You need to deal with this type of life if since you Rias's bodyguard when you are older." I just cross my arms and look away.
"Fine," I say defeated. "May I be excused to use the bathroom?"
"Yes," she says to me. I smile and run off to the bathroom. I make it to the bathroom and go inside. While inside I hear voices outside and a girl crying. I finish my business and quickly wash my hands. I run outside to see three boys picking on a girl. I run up and punch one in the face, he falls down. I then move in between them and her.
"What is wrong with you all?" I question them in an angry tone. "What did see ever do to you?" The one i punched gets back up and charges at me. I move to the right to dodge him. I quickly grab his arm and throw him to the ground. I turn to face the others as one punches my face. I respond by hitting him in the stomach. The third one comes at me and move out of the way. He runs into his friend.
I step back and wipe the blood off my face that is coming from my nose. I noticed that the boy on the ground had grabbed my leg. I attempted to kick him off my leg but I am tackled to the ground. The one that tackled me begins to pound on me. I can only block him while i try to think of a way to fight back. My arms are grabbed and held down by the other two. I can't think of a way out of this at this point because I can't use that.
After they get bored of beating me, they go back to picking on the girl. I can only lay there and watch as they make her cry by hurting her. I must help her. "Move body, move" I tell myself. I then hear someone yelling at them. They run off and the girl comes over to me.
"Are you okay?" she asks me.
"I am sorry I failed to protect you," I apologize. I then hear the voice of Grayfia and then I pass out.
I wake up in a hospital bed. I still can't move my body. I sigh and look to the side. I see Rias sleeping in a chair. I look around to see if anyone else is here. I see Grayfia and Venerana outside the room talking to a doctor. I go back to looking up. "I am so weak and pathetic." I comment.
"You did well despite being out numbered," I hear male voice say. I look over and see Sirzechs walking into the room.
"I failed to protect her," I say with a defeated tone.
"You tried your best," he tries to reassure me.
"She got hurt so I failed," I say. "I am useless. They only ran when Grayfia showed up."
"Think of it this way," he starts to say. "Grayfia was looking for you. If you were not there she would have probably gotten worse. She would probably be in the hospital in this shape and not you. Besides you came to help her, she will never forget that. You are her hero."
"Thank you," I say with my normal tone. "That helps a little. Can you send Souji over sometime soon? I have something i want to ask him." He is shocked at my question but nods.
Days later I am walking around but I am still in the hospital. Souji walks into the room. "I heard you called for me," he says. I walk up to him and kneel down.
"Please train me," I ask. "I beg of you, please train me."
"This is a surprise," he comments. "I see the determination in your eyes. So yes I will train you."
6 years later and another party, I am standing by a tree watching the area as Rias over with Sona. My sword is on my hip with my hand resting on the handle. Grayfia walks up to me. "I see you have returned from training with Tannin this time," she comments. "Next time though, dress the right way for a party."
"Sorry Grayfia," I apologize to her. "I was in a hurry. Souji and tannin tend to always train me to the last minute. I will try better next time." I smile and she nods. She walks off. "Dragons are amazing creatures."
"They are also very dangerous," Sona says as she walks up to me. "Why are you even training with a dragon anyway when you have Souji?"
"Different teachers give different results," I answer her. "I train my sword skills and speed with Souji then I go to tannin for endurance and stamina. Then I do the cycle all over again. There is a method to my madness." I chuckle.
"I see how that would make sense," she says. "Well I must go I hear my sister is coming." I point towards a safe direction and she nods. She runs off.
"I feel sorry for you Sona," I comment to myself. I notice the girl from six years ago. She is very pretty. I then notice the three boys again. I watch them closely and i notice they are looking at the girl. I sigh. The girl hasn't noticed them and has started to walk away. They begin to follow her. I start to follow them.
As I close the gab I hear the girl scream. So I pick up the pace and see them drag her into the woods. I follow them until I know we are far enough away. They throw her onto the ground. She scrambles and moves back until she her back is against a tree. They have surrounded her. I charge in and kick one of them back. He goes flying back. I quickly spin and grab another one. I throw him away in a random direction. The last one goes to punch me but a catch his fist. With that i grab the handle of my sword and slam the butt of the handle into the guy's stomach. He falls to his knees. I grab the girl and jump into a tree. I set her down.
"So it is him again," I hear one of them comment. "Once again he gets in the way."
"We will just have to beat him again," another one says.
"Same idiots but different results," I say in a snarky tone. "Things have changed but I see you all haven't. Pathetic." I turn to the girl. "Please stay here." I jump off and appear next to the guy I kicked. He is back on his feet and goes to punch me. I move to the side grab his arm and slam down with my other arms elbow breaking his arm. I then hit him in the stomach. He falls to his knees. I leave him and move to the guy I threw.
He swings at me but I keep dodging his attacks. "Be a man and let me hit you," he complains. I head butt him and he staggers back.
"A man?" I question. "You are one to talk picking on a girl. Real men do not hurt girls, they protect them." I kick his knee and as he goes down i knee him in the face. I step back. "One more to go now." I grab my sword on throw it. It catches the last guy's shirt and pins him to a tree. He was running to the girl to try to use her as a hostage. I walk up to him and sigh. "You are an idiot. I hit the back off his neck knocking him out. I go and grab the other two guys. I use the daggers i carry with me and pin them to other trees.
I walk over to the girl and help her down the tree. "That was amazing." I smile.
"I am sorry I couldn't protect you back then," I tell her. "I hope this time makes up for it." She then kisses me. I am shocked and don't know how to respond.
"It doesn't matter, you were my hero back then and still my hero now," she tells me. "By the way my name is Hanalil."
"I am Cartil," I say and bow. "It is an honor to meet you Lady Hanalil." She turns red and looks away. As we were standing there, Grayfia, Rias, Sona, and a few others come up. "Well I am in trouble now." They look around.
"Explain what happened now," Grayfia orders. So Hanalil and i explain to her what happened. She sighs. The boys are taken away and return to their families.
As we arrived back at the party, Hanalil turns to me and says, "It was nice to officially meet you this time. Thank you again for saving me." I smile.
"Yes it was," I say to her. "I know we just met but maybe we should go out sometime." She turns red and looks away. She looks back and nods. She then returns to her family.
"Smooth," I hear Sirzechs comment.
"SHUT UP!" I yell at him.
4 years, many dates with Hanalil and the requirement of Yin as my knight later, I am pacing back and forth in my room with Yin shaking his head.
"I am so nervous," I state. "What if I mess this up?"
"You will do fine," he tries to reassure me. "You have dating for how long now? You will do fine and she will say yes."
"That is not just it," I explain to him. "I am also going to tell her and show her. I can't hide the truth from her."
"I see," he says understanding. "I can see why are worried now." Yin is the only one besides my family except Rias and Milicus who know the real me. "I do wish you luck though."
"You are not much help," I complain. He shrugs. "It's odd not having Rias and Sona around to talk to anymore. I hope they are enjoying that human school." I look at the clock. "Well its time for me to go." I grab a basket and run out.
An hour or two later I had taken Hanalil on a picnic date on a hill. After we finished eating, i stood up. I grabbed a box from my pocket. "My love," I start to say. "You are the owner of my heart and well." I turn to her and she stands up. I take her hands and place the box in her hands. She looks at the box and I open it. "Before you give me an answer I need to tell you something."
"What is it?" she asks. I back up and sigh. My brown hair turns crimson and my eyes change from green to blue. She has a shocked look on her face.
"The truth is," I start to explain. "My real name is Cartil Gremary. It was decided when i was wrong that i was to hide my true self from everyone to protect Rias and my family. I can't lie to you so i have decided to tell you the truth." She walks up to me and kisses me.
"I am surprised but not upset," she tells me. "It kind of makes sense in a way. Also I will marry you." I hold her close and kiss her.
A month later we were married in secret but it my family learned about that. They also learned they told her. When I returned home from helping Serafall with a mission I could feel something was wrong and that i was in trouble. When i reached the dining hall there was no table or chairs. Sirzechs, Grayfia, Zeoticus, and Venerana were still there though. They seem to be very upset. I gulped.
"So, I am guessing I am in trouble," I say.
"Hanalil's father has taken her home," Venerana starts. "You got married at this age and not only that you told her that. The marriage thing we could fix but since you told her that. We had to make sure she could never tell anyone. What is wrong with you?"
"What is wrong with me?" I say mockingly with an angry tone. "What is wrong with you? You force me to hide who I am, for what? To me it seems you care more about Rias and the image of this family. And another thing." My anger reaches the breaking point forcing my hair back to its crimson and my eyes turn blue. My aura engulfs my body. "Hanalil was the one person who made dealing with crap bearable. She has now been taken away from me. So what are you going to do? In this state you have 2 options now. Kill your own son or exile me." Everyone sighed but Sirzechs walked up to me. He placed his hand on my shoulder and my aura calmed down.
"Brother," he begins to say and I froze. "Hiding you wasn't to protect us, it was to protect you. One day you will awaken a power that rests inside you and you will know why." He places his other hand on my other shoulder. "I can't kill my own brother. You know Grayfia can't do it. Despite what it looks like our mother and father cant do it either. We don't want you to die. So I the great devil king Lucifer exile you. Yin will always go with you but the rest of your chest pieces must remain."
"I will accept," I say looking down. "But I will not return what is mine." I jump back and teleportation circle appears below me and I disappear.
Part 3
"Well that is the whole love story from beginning to end," I tell everyone. I look around and some of the girls are crying. I love over at Kiba. "Yes Kiba we have the same master. So I am technically your senior." I noticed Grayfia and mother had come back down.
"You awakened that power, is that why it gives you the confidence to save the leaders?" Mother asks me. "That power can kill you." I smile.
"It could but I have planned something to make sure it doesn't," I tell her with a smirk. "That power is a lot more than power. It came with knowledge of a certain weapon type."
Everyone scattered, some went back to trainer and other started swimming. I went back to reading and learning sealing magic. I was sitting on the floor with Ri sitting on my lap. Knowing I have a daughter now, I feel like i have access to more power. Rosswiese is taking what we learned, and changing up the equation then showing me.
After a few minutes a communication circle appear next to me ear. "What?" I say with shock. "Yin, she has been found. Dulio, summon team DxD. i am temporary taken command." I hang up and contact Ajuka. "I need your help." I then explain everything to him.
Chapter 2 Author's notes
Hanalil is Ha na lil
Nivana is Ne va na
Riranafia is Re ra na fia