COMMENTS!
myfunvideos: Apparently the Valkyrie are based off Velber 02/Altera, so it's a reference to that. If that's what their actually based on here, you'll have to wait and see.
Nobody expected Tachie's mom to be a Valkyrie, maybe they suspected something up with Odin having Hildr watch her, but never something like that.
As for the accepting herself thing, I'm not sure I did it super well as I'm not experienced writing stuff like this. As for your worry of Tachie using old English, she may use it in a joke every now and again but only in its simplest form as I cannot read proper old English ether.
keybladelight: Not sure I understood this comment entirely so I'll answer to the best of my abilities.
Yes Tachie is related to the Valkyrie, but her mother is an original character of my own creation. As for the 2 types of Valkyrie thing, I'm happy people are enjoying it as I was unsure when I made it.
Oh Tachie's interaction with the hero faction will be… FUN. Although I don't think Tachie will be referencing the Nasuverse characters like EMIYA considering he may not exist here.
chiquihol: Hopefully it will become even more interesting.
SolSparda369: Prep talks from yourself are both good character development but also very worrying mental health.
WingedHeroOfDeath: I don't really care for fan service stuff, but considering this is DxD.
Azure-Star-Dragon: I think it'd probably be more their all descended from gods, rather than being half-gods. Also in DxD Rossweise wanted to teach devils how to be Valkyrie, which would imply they are not a species but more a job.
Brynhildr's divinity is weird, I'll admit to not knowing her lore super well so yea may have gotten stuff wrong. Also I fully believe the story of Brynhildr and Sigurd is just a play on 'Love at first sight', and I find that okay.
As for Brynhildr having a grudge against Odin. Well she's certainly not going to be happy to see him considering what happened, but he is also technical her father so yea, things complicated.
Regarding Tachie gaining some Valkyrie powers, you'll have to wait and see. Odin is a pretty powerful and wise god despite how DxD makes him act, which half the people I've talked to seem to think is an act.
I can absolutely promise the Excalibur Arc… will be absolutely and utterly flipped on its head. Same with what happens to Excalibur.
JtBlack-Hawk3198: *Blinks, opens mouth to deny, thinking face, and nods*. That was completely accidental, but I love Bleach so who cares.
When Tachie meets all her Valkyrie Aunt's, it's going to be great. As for her getting Valkyrie Armor… a possibility… and yea no she is, not getting the Church's weird outfits. Galahad's outfits start off slightly revealing, but slowly become more covering.
Your opinion on the Church outfits is completely correct, but at least Galahad fixes it slowly.
xbox432: Yea no I am, not going 'Full porn hub' as you put it. I'm just nervous around writing full on sexual content.
Tachie is currently around 13-14. So if any stuff does happen it won't happen till she's a bit older.
Olivier is not THAT depressed, I mean it's not like he lost a father/brother figure in Lance and is constantly stressing about raising Tachie. Huh, maybe he is depressed.
Honestly I've thought of a lot of ships for Tachie, and unsure on a harem. Sure it's DxD but that doesn't mean I HAVE to write a harem. If it feels right I will have a relationship, if not I won't. Although Gareth and Tachie will do wonderful influence on the other even if they are just friends.
ArguableReader: Uhm, okay.
Idiot444: Don't worry this is, not going to become just a bunch of lemons, I don't even feel confident nor want to write a full on sex scene. I'm mainly thinking some more flirting, revealing outfits, and maybe a perverted moment or 2. Maybe some limes but not fully sure.
I am a writer and I care a lot more about writing interesting characters and good stories than some quick sex scene that'd probably not even turn out good. I honestly don't really care for stuff like that, but this is DxD so it'd make sense to include it.
NOBODY EXPECTED THE VALKYRIE FAMILY!
Waking up was, very uncomfortable, my body ached and I had a painful headache. Forcing my eyes open and my body up, I looked around the room and saw a sight I hadn't hoped to see again, a hospital room. Although considering how some of the stuff here is clearly supernatural, I guess it's a magical hospital?
I got out of bed with no issues, I was wearing a simple hospital gown and checked around the room for my clothes, finding nothing. So I simply shouted how I was awake and some staff came running in, I won't bore you with the medical talk and stuff and get to when I was let out.
Olivier was apparently in another meeting, so I was on my own for a bit. But one of the doctors here had suggested if I want to get the 'Cobwebs out' as he put it, to visit the Church training area. Not sure a doctor should be telling me that, but considering this was an anime world…
I quickly got dressed in an outfit I was given, apparently some clothes Olivier had left, knowing I'd want as quick as possible out of the hospital gown.
I was now wearing a black t-shirt and some blue jeans, along with some sturdy brown boots. Good clothes for combat.
The Church training area was like everything in the Vatican, out in the open and visible to everyone. I could see Exorcists training and fighting.
Now I know I don't have much to stand on with my Servant form's outfit, but these guys look like their actually trying to seduce the enemy! Their clothing was way to skin tight for my comfort. I am incredibly glad Olivier did not make me wear any stuff like that.
But my attention was quickly grabbed by something else, something that ignited rage within me.
She was a girl around my age, with violet eyes and chestnut coloured hair in short twin tails. But it was her sword, THAT sword that inspired rage in me. It resembled a katana, but something inside me told me exactly what it was.
The girl was currently sparing with some black haired guy, but knocked him out quick. Good, that makes this easier. So I quickly rushed over and shouted, trying as best as possible to hide my rage.
"HEY! You still looking for someone to spar with?". I asked, the girl turning to look at me and frown. Huh, thought she'd be excited to spar with someone else.
"Uhm, I'm sorry but I'm not allowed to spar with guests. You don't have any weapons ether and –". She started explaining, however I cut her off by summoning Aestus Estus and entering a combat stance.
"My name is Tachie Kyrielight! Apprentice of Olivier Sharpe, I assure you I can fight". I informed her, her frown melting away and turning into an excited smile.
"Really!? You're the Apprentice of THE Olivier Sharpe? I'm sure my teachers won't mind me sparing with you then! I'm Irina Shidou!". She said with a happy smile, Yes I was talking to a character of canon but I couldn't ignore her after seeing her sword.
"Let's begin". I replied, and with that we began our battle. Many other in-training exorcists were watching, some even pulling out cameras to record us, but I could care less for any trouble I'd get in fighting her.
Nobody's pov.
Irina had the first move, speeding towards Tachie and swinging Excalibur Mimic which clashed with Tachie's Aestus Estus. The in-training exorcist attempted to overpower Tachie but quickly found this was a mistake when the black haired girl overpowered her completely.
Lighting Aestus Estus on fire, in an unexpected move to anyone who didn't know her fighting style, Tachie threw the spinning blade towards Irina. Caught off guard twin tailed girl barley avoided it, but had to block a punch from Tachie that sent her back a few feet.
"H-hey! You're not meant to do that with a sword!". Irina exclaimed, her teachers had always taught her to respect a holy sword, so seeing someone with a (what she assumed) to be a holy sword throwing it around like a Beyblade shocked the girl.
"Do I look like I care?". Tachie replied, her red eyes glaring at Irina or more specifically, Excalibur Mimic. The crowd around the battling duo had started muttering, many of them disapproving of Tachie's fighting style, while a few actually approved of the creative style. During this time Tachie had grabbed Aestus Estus which had stabbed into the ground.
Taking her opponent a bit more seriously, Irina rushed again at Tachie. Avoiding a stab from the meteoric blade of Aestus Estus, Irina thrust Excalibur Mimic towards Tachie's chest who leaned back to avoid it. The twin tailed girl had to leap back to avoid a swipe from Tachie's blade.
At this point many in the crowd were realizing something was wrong, Tachie was fighting with enough force to seriously hurt Irina. While Irina was an Excalibur wielder, that didn't give the black haired girl an excuse to seriously hurt.
"Please calm down! I don't think you-". Irina was cut off by another slash of Aestus, blocking the attack with her own blade. "J-just calm down!". Irina's words however wouldn't reach Tachie who just kept attacking her more brutally, each attack getting closer and closer to a deadly blow.
A few watchers were seriously considering intervening, while they had access to many types of healing it was still worrying how brutally Tachie was attacking. Many were enjoying the sights of one of the prodigies of the church losing.
Irina herself was panicking, she was generally positive but even she couldn't keep a positive attitude when dealing with an opponent as brutal as Tachie. Every blow was aimed towards as much damage as possible, it was as if her opponent had dropped all skill and technique just to deliver more damage!
CRAAAAAACCCCKKK!
The noise rang out, people turning about and trying to find the source of the noise, it sounded as if something metal was about to crack. What happened next was confusing for many watching.
Tachie stopped attacking and made Aestus Estus disappear in a burst of flames, and just walked away. Many shouted questions ranging from why she was so brutal to stopping the fight out of nowhere.
Irina would've been a part of those asking questions, if she wasn't distracted by something far larger. Starting from the tip to the middle of Excalibur Mimic, was a massive crack.
Those who noticed what Irina saw would say things about this day, and Tachie herself would gain a title that would haunt her for years.
The Black Exorcist.
Tachie's pov.
GOD DAMMIT! I COMPLETLEY LOST IT! The moment I saw Excalibur Mimic I, I just lost it! All I could focus on was beating it, I didn't give two shits about Irina I just wanted to break her sword. I didn't have this bad a reaction to Excalibur Nightmare, so why did I have such a horrible reaction to Mimic?
And some fucking fanboys are trying to follow me, thankfully Olivier had taught me some extremely basic stealth skills. If these were fully trained exorcist they'd be able to find me easily, but these in-training idiots? Not a chance.
I needed to talk to Olivier, about… well not everything, but almost everything. Draco, the weird reactions I've had to the Excalibur Fragments, and my parents. I'm starting to wish I had gotten a different power set, The Entity was probably enjoying all this from his fucking fireplace.
I just, needed to stay focused and return to the RV or find Olivier. I have no idea where Olivier is, so the RV was the best for now.
I started walking towards the RV, unaware I was being followed… or the amazing meeting I'd soon have.
Olivier's pov.
I fucking hate this place, I should be watching over Tachie who got FUCKING POISONED! But instead I have to deal with idiots, idiots who are constantly arguing and blaming different factions for the attack.
They'd obviously blamed the devils, but they've even blamed the Celts, Norse, Egypt, Hindu and even the poor Sumerian's, who's faction is almost completely destroyed at this point. They'd blamed smaller factions like the vampires, the magicians, they'd blamed essentially everyone possible!
Gripping the table, I quickly let go when I realized I was starting to crack the wood. I met eyes with George across the table, and he nodded.
"ENOUGH! We are a united front here, and you are all blaming everyone possible! What we need to do is investigate, we need to learn what monsters caused this attack. We're still getting reports of how many died, and what was stolen". George's words got everyone's attention, we'd lost many lives and artifacts.
There was one I was worried about however. Clarent, sword of Mordred the knight of rebellion and son of King Arthur. I'm not sure why but the idea of that sword being out there was bone chilling, even if it wasn't a powerful sword itself, it still had potential for being used in powerful rituals.
"We need to make a show of strength and send out investigators. Richard you'll go to the Hindu pantheon, Charlie you'll go to the devils, I'll get in contact with the Grigori. Olivier you and your apprentice Tachie shall handle talking to the Norse". George's words shook me and I turned to give him a questioning glare, he KNOWS what will happen if the Norse discover Tachie's existence! I have no idea how the blood inside her will react to being in the presence of Norse magic.
…No, honestly I know this would happen eventually, at some point Tachie would do something that'd attract enough attention for the Norse to notice her. I just pray to God, even if he's no longer here, that she'll forgive me for keeping secrets.
While I was distracted by my thoughts, it seemed George had went on explaining.
"You'll have 2 hours to prepare, but I want you all heading out soon. Dismissed". George's words caused everyone to start heading out, many planning to gather some exorcists to help with their mission. I walked out myself, Tachie was ether still exploring or at the RV, so I'll check the RV first.
Walking to the RV, currently parked in a nearby carpark to the church. As I got closer I could sense Tachie was inside, and her magical energy felt… anxious, did something happen. Opening the door I was hoping to be greeted to the sight of a happy if nervous Tachie, but instead I saw a nervous and very uncomfortable looking Tachie.
"Uncle Olivier… we need to talk". Her word's confused me, but her next sentence just made it worst. "I've… been keeping some secrets, i-I want to be honest with you after what happened yesterday". Secrets? I know she was trying to hide stuff, she's not as good at it as she thinks she is, so why I'm a getting the feeling it's somehow worst?
"Tachie you can talk to me about whatever you want, I'm here for you". Best to try and reassure her, but form her expression it did the exact opposite. "Okay, how about this. I have some stuff I need to tell you that I've… not exactly been the most honest about, so how about we both tell one secret at a time?".
"I'd… I'd like that". Seeing Tachie gain a small smile reassured me a bit, but I know this conversation would be hard, on both of us.
Nobody's pov.
Neither wanted to be the one to start the conversation, so both tried at once.
"I know my mom's not human".
"Your mom's not human".
Both blinked and spoke again in unison.
"Wait you were going to tell me!?".
"How the hell did you figure that out?!".
Instead of letting this farce continued, Olivier held up a figure for Tachie to be quiet and asked.
"Okay how did, you know that… did your memories return?". That was the only thing Olivier could think of that'd explain Tachie knowing her mom wasn't human.
"Not… really? I had a weird dream, I was walking thought burned house and found a picture on the fire place…". Tachie's words caused a memory to surface in Olivier's mind, quickly pulling out a key and unlocking a locked cupboard. He pulled out a photo frame with a certain photo in it.
"This photo by any chance?". In Olivier's hands was the exact same photo from Tachie's memories, who nodded with a shocked expression. With a sigh Olivier began to explain "It was from your 6th birthday, your parents were so happy. It was miracle enough you were born, you parents had been trying for years before they had you. I still remember Lance running around crying with tears running down his eyes about how he was going to be a father, your mother was hardly any better and had a big party to celebrate. Neither drank anything wanting to set a good example as parents to be, didn't stop your father from making the biggest scene anyway".
The memories were bittersweet for Olivier, he remembered when he was younger and was discovered to be a natural holy sword wielder, and the church essentially kidnapped him from the orphanage he had been staying in. No trainer seemed to be able to tame the wild child that was Olivier, at least till he met Lance. The older man had been understanding and instead of trying to teach Olivier how to be a swordsman, he had taught Olivier how to live.
It was Lance that inspired Olivier to become an exorcist, not for belief in the church or hatred against devils, but to repay the man he owed so much to. Even after Olivier had finished his training, Lance still treated him so well, the man was family in all the ways that mattered to Olivier.
When it was discovered Lance was not only in a relationship with someone from another faction, but one of the Original Valkyrie's created by Odin himself? It had caused outrage and some even demanding Lance's execution, but Olivier had stayed by his side even when things had gotten rough. Lance was banished from the Church, never to be allowed on holy ground again. Olivier's punishment was less severe, but he had still lost any position of power he had in the church.
But through this? Lance still choose to love the woman he had fallen for, Avifa. Olivier had been the best man at the wedding and still remembered the party after it, having to drag a drunk lance to make sure he didn't miss his honey moon.
He had bonded with the Valkyrie as well, she had decided to mentor him in magic as none of his former magic trainers wanted anything to do with him anymore. He wasn't the best at runes, but he was far more knowledgeable of them than any other church official.
"Your mother was a Valkyrie, an Original Valkyrie. There are 2 types of Valkyrie, the originals who were created by the Norse Leader Odin, and the second type, humanoid species trained in the art of the Valkyrie. The Original Valkyrie weren't meant to be fertile, they had been created as more machines then living creatures. But somehow they did it, Lance and Avifa produced you, it didn't matter to ether that they lost their standing in both factions they were a part of, they had each other and you that was all that mattered to them". Olivier's eyes misted up and he had to wipe away some tears. Those memories, the best and worst years of his life, but now it was time for Tachie's reaction.
"Thank you…". Her words were quiet, but with the tears coming down Tachie's face she meant it. She still wasn't exactly sure what she was, was she Tachie daughter of Lance and Avifa? Or was she just a thief in this body? No, did it matter? She was her, that's all that mattered right now. "I'm... Not sure how to explain my secret, but I guess I can start with I know what entity is in my Sacred Gear, kind of".
"Kind of? How can you kind of know what entities in your Sacred Gear?". Olivier's question was from honest confusion, so Tachie began to explain.
How the entity inside her Sacred Gear claimed to be The Whore of Babylon, how her gear was meant to serve as a prison and not be given to anyone, and how there was more entities inside the gear. She had also explained her Servant form, although she had simply explained it as some weird power she had.
Olivier had listened and was admittedly shocked, he had though the Whore of Babylon was just a myth, but apparently that's just what God wanted everyone to think.
"Somehow, my secret feels less important now". Olivier's joking response brought a small smile to Tachie's lips, but it reverted to a frown soon after. "Hey, chin up kiddo! So your Sacred Gear wasn't meant to be given out, who cares? More power to you. If the Church decides to declare you some abomination or something? Who the fuck cares, if they want to cut ties with us, that's up to them".
"Cut ties with us…?". Tachie's eyes had started to tear up again, Olivier's words truly stuck somewhere deep.
"Course, your family, and family doesn't leave family behind". Olivier's reply was so simple, so basic, but it was just what Tachie needed to hear. With a rushed movement the young girl was hugging Olivier tightly.
"Owch! Sheesh kid a bit too much strength there!". Olivier laughed, patting Tachie on the head. "Now, I've got one last thing to say before we head out".
"Head out? I thought we'd be staying here longer". Tachie's question caused Olivier to smirk and go to the steering wheel.
"Nah we've got a mission, we're going to visit your ancestral grounds. The Norse Pantheon!". Olivier's words caused Tachie's eyes to light up with excitement. With that Olivier put his foot down and began driving, to their next adventure.
Yes! Things are starting to get interesting, I can finally get to the stuff I've really wanted to do. I'm sure your also all happy to see your first canon character, even if Tachie and Irina's meeting wasn't the best.
What's going on with Tachie's reactions to the Excalibur Fragments? What will Olivier do now he knows Tachie is the host to the Whore of Babylon? What will the Norse faction's reaction be to Tachie? And what is a certain stalking Valkyrie's role in this?
You WON'T find out next time, it's going to be a while for Tachie and Olivier to arrive at the Norse Pantheon's base (Cough Olivier took the longest path so Tachie had time to relax Cough). So next chapter will be some relaxing and perhaps some more content from the rest of the supernatural world.