Welcome! We're on a roll with this fic aren't we? Before we begin, I must say congrats to all those who guessed the identity of the woman sealed inside Tachie's sacred gear, the Whore of Babylon!
However… whoever said… she was alone...
Also for those who got it, Yes Draco was used because she has a corrupted Grail.
I'm probably going to be making a few more chapters for this fic before I focus on my other stories for a bit, but for those who read FateGamer, I am currently planning the next few arcs for it, which is why it hasn't been updated in a while.
COMMENTS
ringtaillemur0: Indeed…
Asharzal: Ooooh interesting selection, I've never seen any dijinn in DxD fics. The rest are interesting ideas as well!
myfunvideos: Indeed, one of the souls inside the Sacred Gear is the Whore of Babylon/Queen Draco.
In the words of Olivier himself "Magic", or just filling the blessed bullet with holy water, ether works.
Kolt999: I always find the fact I can never read the weird texts annoying, so I had a translation under it for those who also get annoyed by it.
…*walks away slowly*, indeed it did, it most defiantly did.
Bear Lord: I'm trying to improve, it's taking while but I am slowly getting better. It's a bit hard to break a habit with the spelling.
Okay yea I really should've, specified that Olivier was using magic to coat things in holy water. That was a bit of a stupid moment there.
keybladelight: Tachie will eventually get Galahad's noble phantasms, however I've not given it to her straight away because its literally capable of blocking a attack that could incinerate the earth itself. Even the True Longinus pales before that kind of defence. I have indeed confirmed it is Draco! And some others revealed later…
IAmJustAndIdiot: Yes, very 'sacred'. DxD Jeanne huh, her and the entire hero faction I've not decided how they'll interact with Tachie. I've never actually been able to find anything about Galahad being a Saint, but I assume he would be considering he found the bloody Holy Grail.
Yeaaa it's a bit weird, Tachie is likely swinging for both genders just to make things easier, but I still haven't decided yet.
Ugh, Issei's harem should've been kept to just Asia, Rias, and Ravel if you ask me. Harems can be good, but only with a small harem, at largest 7 but even then that's a bit too big in my opinion.
SolSparda369: Ooh both interesting options. I've not really seen many fics with other Holy Sword Project survivors, I'm not sure about the Split Mouth Woman, but I'm probably using the second idea.
I had been training for 2 weeks now at Foyki, Olivier had been teaching me different tricks and how to wield a sword, and we hadn't tried using the guns again, or risk my Sacred Gear after the disaster when we awakened it.
However today, today Olivier would finally begin my training in magic, and I was beyond excited! Who hasn't dreamed of using magic at least once? However once we started I very quickly became worried.
"Magic works by calculations, it was created based off the Demonic Power of devils, which works on imagination. It was apparently created by Merlin, court wizard of Camelot, because of his half incubus and being based off devils power, many in the Church heavily dislike magic. However that is only the 'common' magic system, there are other magic systems with their own methods and techniques, it's even possible for someone to create their own personal magic system, but you'd have to take years to create something". Olivier explained, creating a magic circle in front of his hands, and firing a blast of light towards a patch of roots, glowing it to pieces.
Wasn't magic in DxD all calculations? I've never heard of creating a personal magic system, but I guess it is unreasonable to expect everyone to use a system created by Merlin, after all he's not that old.
"Does that mean I could make a magic system?". I asked, if I could, this gave me ideas.
"It's best for you to learn the basics of at least the common magic before trying to develop your own system. Let's start with learning how to channel your magical energy, it's done like this…". With that, I spent till dinner learning how to channel magical energy. However when it was night and Olivier went to sleep, I snuck out to practice.
The idea of developing my own magic system, it wouldn't leave my head, I know I'll probably never have the level of power required to clash with a god, but if I can counter that with having unique techniques, I could possibly win.
I could channel my magical energy into things, so I decided to borrow from Naruto for this training idea. Grabbing a leaf from a tree, I placed it on my forehead and tried keeping it there with magic, the first test resulted in the leaf falling to the ground instantly… and turning to dust, oops.
I kept trying the exercise, while it was probably stupid using a training system from a completely different franchise, at least I was improving my magic control even if this wouldn't work. The leaf sometimes fell, sometimes turned to dust, but a few times it did stick to my forehead for a bit, this could work!
I spent a bit longer practicing, and decided I'd tell Olivier my training plans tomorrow, I've seen a lot of stories were people just keep everything secret, sure I wouldn't be telling Olivier the truth of my existence, but I'm not going to keep simple things like my training a secret.
With that, I went to sleep for the night. However my dreams would not be kind tonight…
Somewhere else…
I was in… a city? It was a city, but it was ruined, everything was broken, with a black sludge covering many things. This was a land ruined by sin, my mind screamed at me, it was a beacon of civilization, corrupted by a monster.
"True, but I'm rather fond of it". The voice was seductive, beautiful, and I just wanted to listen more… GAH! What the hell just, happened?! I was listening to the voice and the Spirit of Galahad seemed to, shock me? Turning around I stared at where the voice came from, and felt true fear.
She appeared as a child, with blond hair and red eyes. Her body had many draconic features, including a tail and her legs were completely scaly. She held a golden jewelled cup that constantly leaked a black sludge, her clothing could barely be called that, it was more a few stripes of fabric. I knew who she was… and it terrified me.
"The Whore of Babylon…". Why was she here, why was one of the Beasts here?! I'm sure if this was reality, I'd be having a panic attack regardless of Galahad's calming spirit. While as fiction they were extremely interesting antagonists, but as reality? They were terrifying, each capable of utterly destroying the world and changing it.
"As much as I enjoy those emotions you're producing, we have more important things to discuss". The voice of… I'm just going to call her Draco, I'm not going to call her whore even if that's literally her title, grabbed my attention again, however this time I was able to not fall into it. I had to stay strong here, the second she senses weakness, I'm sure Draco will pounce on it.
"What do you mean?". I tried keeping my voice calm, but I'm sure some fear snuck through with Draco's smirk.
"Have you not realized it yet? We are inside your Sacred Gear, or at least a part of it. And I'm sure you can guess what that means". Draco replied. This was… my sacred gear, and the Whore of Babylon is sealed inside it, this was…
"You're the entity sealed inside my gear". A statement, there was no question about it. That bloody ROB sealed Draco in my gear… wait she said this was only a part of my gear? "Only a part?". I asked, where there other things here.
"Seems you have a little bit of a brain inside that head, yes I am indeed inside this… Sacred Gear, a creation of THAT man… The God of the Bible. However I am not the only entity here, simply the only one awakened, you can blame that curious little vase for it". Draco explained, God of the Bible? So The Entity made it so the God of the Bible created this gear, or at least people think he created it.
The creepy vase from before, so it was Draco in her adult form on it, or at least it resembled her enough to awaken this bit of my gear. But what are the other entities in the gear?
"Other entities? I thought Sacred Gears could only contain one entity". I've never heard of a Sacred Gear containing multiple entities, and from the way it's been said, it's more than one.
"Indeed, but this gear is… unique. If you wish to know their identities, you must find a trigger to awaken them, as you did me". A trigger? And I have no idea who is sealed, so I can't search for specific triggers. But my attention was on something else, she was being weirdly helpful.
"Why are you being so helpful, I very much doubt someone who achieved Beast status would be". I asked, and her face formed into a smirk.
"It's simple, I desire negative emotions to feed upon in order to return to my full glory. As much as it pains me to admit so, I cannot do this myself, while I can feed on your own negative emotions, it would take far too long using just yours. So I will propose a deal, I will grant you the abilities this Gear will allow me to give you, and in return you'll be capable of harvesting negative emotions for me. A simple deal no?". Draco explained, I could use abilities from her? But was it worth it, she was an Evil of Humanity, and letting her power return to what it was, would I unleash her upon this world? I know DxD was strong, but Draco was a Beast…
"I'll agree on 3 conditions. 1, if we make a deal, you obey it to the letter. 2, you won't try influencing me with your powers. And finally 3, if you any of the other entities in my gear awaken, you'll tell me". It was a simple deal, and I'm sure Draco could find ways around each thing, but it'd least let me have a small safety net. If I proposed anything to unreasonable, I'm sure she'd deny it.
"A simple agreement, very well I shall agree. But as a sign of good faith, I will warn you overuse of my abilities will change you". Draco agreed, and with that, a deal was struck. Whether I'd regret this or not, I had no idea.
"Alright, what abilities of yours do I have access to?". I asked, I'm really hoping for something that would equal the Red and White Dragon Emperors. I doubt even if she had something equal to the Boost and Divide, Draco would give it to me however.
"You're body isn't strong enough to use many of the abilities I have, however you can use my ability to absorb negative emotions, using it to heal yourself or boost an attack. Of course this ability is only equal to how much negative emotions are nearby, against a saint it's utterly useless". Draco explained, okay that is, much worst then I thought it'd be. Even as a Demi-Servant, my body just couldn't handle that level of power huh? Would my Servant form be better? I still need to test it honestly.
"Hey do you, at least know what the name of my Sacred Gear is?". I'd at least like to know that, having a name to the gear would be great. But from her silence, it seems even Draco didn't know.
"I am unaware of the true name of this Sacred Gear, however I am aware of what my set of powers is called. Aurea Poculum: Golden Grail, a fake Holy Grail that grants the selfish desires of humanity, fitting is it not?". Draco said with a smirk, and with that final sentience, my vision started darkening. "You're waking up now… I'll see you soon, my little saint…".
With those last swords, my vision darkens fully and I enter the waking world.
In the world of the waking.
Ugh, my body aches. What was that dream… I've got the fucking Whore of Babylon sealed inside my soul, this was… I can't tell Olivier, he'd do everything to make sure I never used her power, maybe even tell the Church. Draco is the enemy of the biblical faith, a queen who governs over desires, some Church zealots would try killing me no matter what.
I know this was kind of hypocritical of me considering earlier I said I'd be honest with Olivier, but how the hell am I meant to tell him I have Draco in my soul? Maybe once we've bonded enough I can, tell him, he's been kind to me but I've known him for only around a month now, maybe after a few more months I can trust him with this.
Getting out of bed, I grabbed a simple breakfast of some cereal and an apple, around half way through my meal Olivier woke up and joined me with a sandwich. I informed him of my idea to try a making a magic system.
"So you, a new magic user, wants to make her own magic system? Don't you feel your trying to overachieve here kid?". He asked, and I took a few seconds to think.
"I'm not that strong, and as a human, I'm not going to be capable of super high level powers. So I'll need to use tricks and strategy to beat them, isn't that what you do?". I replied, trying to use his own thought process to get him to agree with me.
"Tachie. I know as humans we're usually seen as the weakest race, but that's just not true. Legends like King Arthur, Lancelot, and Galahad. They were all human, we are in no way the weakest race, we just need to train and use what we've got. You've also got multiple things going for you, the blood of Galahad and Lancelot flows through your veins, and even if it's a bit… dangerous, I'm sure one day you can learn to use your Sacred Gear without hurting yourself. So don't ever think humans are the weakest race". Olivier explained, it was… inspiring, so what if I was human? I could reach the level of a god if I worked hard enough!
"Thanks Uncle Olivier". The affectionate title left my lips without meaning to, but considering the smile on Olivier's face, I don't think he minded. Although I couldn't stop the embarrassed look on my face.
"Heh, no problem kid. How about today we work on your magic ideas, I'll help where I can but I'm not that good with magic". He offered, and I agreed with a nod. Many of my ideas for my magic system took from different anime's I'd seen admittedly, I wonder if I could re-create Hamon…
A few hours later, in the Hoyki shops.
Olivier had decided to check out the shops for anything of use, I hadn't noticed anything of interest to me however. We were currently in a shop selling swords, a few of them magical but most of them normal.
"Nothing interesting you girl?". The store owner asked, a look of confusion in his eyes. "Most people would at least be interested in the magical swords, but you've barley shown any interest".
"Ah, it's just… when I heard this shop sold magic stores, I expected something more". I replied, and the store owner smirked.
"Perhaps our greatest sword will interest you? Follow me". Feeling intrigued, I followed the store owner to a corner with a glass case and looked at the sword inside. My eyes widened in shock at the sight of it. "Ah, there's the look of interest I was waiting for, this beauty is the prize of my store, it's not the strongest sword but it's defiantly a rare one".
Sitting inside the class case, was a crimson blade with a unique design. But most of all I recognised it, and I wondered if it was fate finding it here.
"Aestus Estus… the sword of Nero Claudius". The name left my lips with a gasp.
Yes I'm including multiple magic systems, because the DxD one is just… you expect me to believe every single magic user is that good at calculating? Also Merlin creating a system that basically everyone including the Fae, Olympus, Norse, and essentially everyone adopted and replaced whatever they had before with? No that's just, way too unreasonable for me, so I will include different magic systems in this fic alongside the calculation magic (What I'll call DxD Magic).
I'm not sure I got Draco right, it was hard because I've not seen her in any stories and not been able to play the arcade where I live.
Who do you guys think is sealed inside the Sacred Gear as well, I will say there MAY be another Beast Class Servant, however I haven't decided if this will be the case. But I will confirm it is currently planned for just Fate stuff in the Gear, but there may be DxD things.
For those worried the Sacred Gear Tachie has will make her pull an Issei and use bullshit, the human body can only take so much of a Beast's power, and Draco is in a weakened state. I will admit now that each Entity will have their own Balance Break, some easy to achieve others incredibly hard. But it will take a LOT of effort on Tachie's half to get any no matter what.
What other abilities do you think Aurea Poculum has? What do you think its Balance Breaker will be?