Ch 7 Holys Swords and Dragons

Forest

Morning came and three devils made their way into the forest after breakfast. The forest was dense with trees that seemed to spread out into the unknown; however there was one dirt path that goes in and out of the forest.

"The path we're on seems to go on forever." Akeno points out.

"Isamu said that people who enter the forest never return. Plus the demons and the White Knight came from the forest, so they must be connected somehow." Rias replied.

"I don't see the city in view anymore." Vergil points out.

Rias and Akeno look back to get a better idea of their surroundings.

"It certainly appears we have gone far away from the city." Rias noted.

They hear some rustle in the trees and bushes. Vergil looks around and doesn't see anything noticeable.

"President. Akeno-san. We should keep pressing forward." Vergil suggested.

Vergil decides to check the surroundings and sure enough there are a number of demons in the area. The current area they are in would be a pain to deal with; it's dirt path a little over a meter in width and they can still be attacked from all sides. Rias, Akeno and Vergil continue pressing forward. Vergil kept a watchful eye on the demons and their movements were becoming more deliberate that even Rias and Akeno were catching onto their subtle movements.

"Look, there is an open area up ahead." Akeno points out.

"We can take a rest up there." Rias replied.

They reached a large open area and it continued down another path and there was a large black rectangular with a terminal next to it. Rias and Akeno took a rest on some rocks while Vergil went on watch.

"What do you make of that object over there?" Rias started the conversation.

"I'm not too sure." Akeno looked at the large object and tried to figure it out.

"It does seem strange for something like this to be in the middle of the forest. I don't think this object belongs in this area." Vergil looking at the object.

"Do you think someone could have initially placed it here?" Akeno asked.

"Given that it's far away from the city and in the middle of a forest, the possibility seems very high." Vergil replied.

"What purpose could they bring this here?" Rias wondered while looking at the large object.

"There are more questions than answers here." Akeno points out.

The trees began to rustle and a pack of demons with scythe (Hell Lust) came out of the tree line.

"Looks like these guys finally decided to show up." Rias looking at them.

Vergil simply stared at them as they were slowly heading towards them.

"I'll deal with them." Vergil heading towards them.

Rias and Akeno notice Vergil was carrying Yamato into the fight instead of using his Sacred Gear.

"Look Akeno, we can finally see some more of his swordsmanship." Rias getting excited.

"I'd say we are in for a treat." Akeno smiles while watching Vergil.

Along the way more demons appeared behind him. A few more demons appeared and dashed towards Rias and Akeno. Rias emitted a red demonic aura and blasted the demons that were in her view from watching Vergil.

Vergil vs Demonic horde *Taste the Blood-DMC3 cue*

Vergil stood still while the demons were closing in on him. Once most of the demons close, they make their move and attack him at the same time. One demon leaps in the air towards him and another two swing their scythe at him. Rias and Akeno notice that Vergil still has not moved yet. *Slow motions SFX* Vergil lifts his head up and swat the two demons scythe away from him and begins to draw his sword. *Gii-shin SFX* Vergil slices the demon above him in half. The same time, four demons remained and one demon swung its scythe at him. Vergil parries the incoming attack and follows up by cutting the demons on both sides of him in half. The demons' torso slid off with blood shooting out and their bodies fell to the floor. More demons appeared around the Son of Sparda. Vergil slashes the blood off his sword and sheaths his sword.

*Crazy*

Rias's eyes widened at how quick he took out the first group of demons. Even for a High Class Devil, she could hardly see Vergil's movements. The next group of demons go on the offense. One demon brings its scythe down, looking to cut Vergil in half from head to toe. Vergil simple back steps out the way and swats it away. Vergil turns around and parries another incoming demon attack followed by tripping the demon off its feet. Vergil unsheathe his sword and cuts the demon in half. Another demon moves in to attack. Vergil cut the scythe in half and followed up by cutting the demon in half from the torso section. Another demon moves in to attack Vergil. Vergil taps the ground with his sword with enough force that the demon bounces off the ground and its body begins to rotate counterclockwise. Vergil cuts that demon in half and turns to the next one and instantly cuts that one in half. A Hell Lust swings its scythe at Vergil but he redirects the attack with enough force that the demon was knocked off his feet. Vergil sheaths his sword and cuts that demon and another demon behind it in half. Blood splashing everywhere and Vergil hair is now down, more demons appeared. Akeno was also surprised with Vergil's movements and sword skills.

"Akeno." Rias called for Akeno.

"Yes?"

"The way Raiden is fighting."

"It's quite elegant isn't it?"

"That too. I feel like I might have seen it somewhere before."

"Looking closer, I'm getting that same feeling as well." Akeno smiled.

Vergil begins to run towards the demons and slashes at them while passing through them. After the last slash, he paused for a moment and slashed the blood off his katana. He places the scabbard behind him and sheaths his sword. *Gii-shin* After sheathing his sword, Vergil pushes his hair back and begins to walk back towards Rias and Akeno.

"Hmph."

Rias's eyes focused heavily on Vergil after watching him push his blue hair back, like she has seen it done before. The same time still processing how quickly he took out all the demons.

*Apocalyptic*

"No way. How could he take them out quick?" Rias was surprised.

"I don't think even Yuuto-san is that fast and he is a Knight." Akeno was just as surprised.

"No, I don't think Yuuto could match Raiden in power and speed."

"This level of power, could he have surpassed the High Devil level."

"Hmm, perhaps he's at a Devil King level."

"What if he is above that?"

"Does this mean he has been holding back all this time?"

Rias and Akeno were still trying to process what they just witnessed from Vergil. Vergil reaches Rias and Akeno who are still amazed and forgot he was there. Once Rias realized he was back by their side quickly fixed her appearance.

"*Ahem* Good work out there. I will admit, I was not expecting such a feature from you Raiden." Rias praised Vergil.

"It was no big deal. Those demons were just trash." Vergil replied

"Tell me something Raiden-kun, have you been holding back all this time?" Akeno asked with a serious expression.

Vergil pondered for a bit while looking up.

"It is as you have deduced. More or less."

"The unofficial game with Riser?" Rias asked.

"Until Akeno-san and Yuuto-san retired from the game." Vergil answered.

"What about the wedding reception?" Akeno asked.

"Until my armor was destroyed."

Rias and Akeno were processing Vergil's answers and concluded that he is aware of how powerful he is and only goes all out when the situation calls for it.

"I'm happy about this discovery and also slightly troubled about what could come from this discovery."

"Rest assured, I will continue performing as I have been in the past." Vergil assured them.

Rias and Akeno smiled at Vergil after being reassured.

"Unless the situation calls for it or I give you permission, do not go all out."

"Naturally." Vergil replied

A sudden commotion began to take place from the large object. A green light flashed and several demons came out from it. The demons that came out of the object had a lizard-like appearance. (Assault Demons) A few more demons came out of the black object behind them.

"I think it's safe to say how the demons got here." Vergil points out.

"So this device must be linked to a small gate to the underworld, allowing demons to come and go as they please." Rias deducts.

"The only question that remains is who and why." Akeno points out.

"We can ponder about that after the demons have been dealt with." Vergil informed them.

Vergil, Rias, and Akeno vs The Assault horde

The Assault demons let out a roar and began to burrow into the ground. They made their way towards Rias, Akeno and Vergil. Three demons pop out the ground and leap towards. Vergil, with a quick motion counter with Upper Slash that launched them into the air and followed up with a Downward Slash that slammed them to the ground. Vergil spins and sheaths his sword. More demons appeared out of the ground from where their fallen comrade fell. Akeno instantly blasted them with Thunder. Rias also had a couple demons heading her way. She fires off small demonic energy spheres at the demons. The demons dodge the attack while still charging at her while unaware of the trap she set for them. Once the demons were close enough, Rias launched a large destructive sphere at the Assault demons, obliterating them in the process. More demons appeared after Rias blasted one group. Vergil dashes forward and cuts them down (Rapid Slash)

"Scum."

Akeno blasted some more demons with her thunder. A few more demons looked to catch her off guard. Vergil's sword began to glow dark blue while crackling with power. Vergil assumes his quick draw stance and launches his Judgment Cuts.

"You're finished."

*JC SFX x3*

Akeno witnesses the demons hit by multiple slashes.

"Did Raiden-kun hit them from that distance?" Akeno thought to herself.

The last of demons were cut down and the area was silent. Rias caught a glimpse of Vergil technique but she couldn't quite follow it. All she saw was Vergil assuming a quick draw stance and his katana glowing. Rias briefly recalls Vergil slaying the Fallen Angel Raynare with that technique but it looked a little different. Rias and Akeno approach Vergil after the demons were slain.

"Raiden-kun, what was that technique you used earlier on the demons?" Akeno asked.

Rias was also curious about Vergil technique. Vergil looked at them for a moment and decided there was no harm in showing them. He turned around and assumed his stance. Yamato began to glow once again.

"Pick a target." Vergil tells them.

"That tree over there." Akeno points out.

*JC SFX*

The tree Akeno pointed to, was hit with multiple slashes and fell down into pieces.

"How bout that large rock over there?" Rias points out.

Vergil took his stance and launched one at the target Rias picked out.

*JC SFX*

The large rock cut to pieces. Rias and Akeno continue to pick a few more targets and Vergil hits every single one from where they were.

"So this technique can hit its target from any distance. This will prove to be quite useful." Rias analyzed.

"I'm glad you approved." Vergil replied.

"I would like to run a few more tests but we need to continue on with our main objective here." Rias explained.

"Agreed."

"Shall we continue on?"

Rias, Akeno and Vergil would continue deep into the forest while fighting off demons that came after them. They continue to walk down the dirt road. Vergil noticed that it was unusually quiet for some reason. He looks around and sees nothing but trees on both sides. Deep in the forest, a large dragon-like demon that can fly, appears and attacks them. Its power exceeds Rias and Akeno.

Echidna-Conquer of the Devil Tree

Rias and Akeno could feel its demonic power and knew they were at a disadvantage inside the current area. She decided it would be best not to engage a dangerous demon in current area. No one made any sudden movements.

"What's a demon like this doing out here?" Akeno asked.

"I think it's best if we don't engage it here." Rias suggested.

"I agree, however I'm certain this demon is not going to let us go and it will attack the moment we expose our backs to it." Akeno replied.

Vergil assesses their current situation they were in. He could take on the demon by himself however Rias and Akeno are outclassed here along with the terrain being in favor of the demonic creature. He looked behind them and found a chance for survival.

"President. Akeno-san." Vergil calls them.

They slowly back up to Vergil and listen in to what he had to say while keeping an eye on the demon in front of them.

"Up ahead is a chance for our survival. If we make a run for it, we'll see this through." Vergil explained.

"If we run, this demon will chase and pick us off." Rias replied with concern.

"I find your lack of faith in your servant disturbing, President." Vergil smirks at Rias.

"Heh, cheeky Devil-Boy. I'll have you know, I have the utmost faith in your abilities however this situation has us in a little overhead." Rias partial smiled

"Devil-Boy?" Akeno asked.

"President, do you think I'll lose to this demon?" Vergil continued to smirk at Rias.

Rias feeling a bit more at ease.

"Alright, you cocky little devil. Protect us as we make our way to the area you have chosen for us."

"As you wish."

"Ara. Ara. It seems your relationship has increased once again." Akeno smiles.

"On the count of three, we will make a run out of the remaining forest. Once we're out, keep going straight. I'll keep the demon off us as we run. President, the floor is yours." Vergil explained.

"3. 2. 1. Go!" Rias counted down.

The three took off running and the demon chased after them. Rias and Akeno were in the front while Vergil was in the rear. The demon closed in on them but Vergil leaps forward and kicks it's head to the ground and catches back up with Rias and Akeno. Rias and Akeno summon their wings and begin to fly down the path while Vergil continues running behind them. They made it out of the forest and into another area. A bridge that leads to another area.

"Look there is a bridge up ahead!" Akeno out.

They continue to make their way towards the bridge. Just as they were about to reach the bridge, the demonic dragon popped out from the cliff below with its mouth wide open and attempted to swallow Akeno who didn't have enough time to react. Vergil quickly speeds up and grabs Akeno's wrist and pulls her towards him. The same time,Vergil jumps up to assist Akeno in dodging by rolling to the side to avoid the demon's attack.(Something like Table Hopper)The demonic dragon hits the ground leaving a crater in the ground. It turns its head around and sees its prey halfway across the bridge. The demon lets out a roar and continues to chase them while destroying the bridge. Vergil looks back and sees the demon destroying the bridge while chasing after them. Rias, Akeno and Vergil made it off the bridge and headed straight towards a narrow route that was the size of a person. The demonic dragon summons large scales from its body and shoots them. The scales were closing in with incredible speed. Vergil, noticing the incoming attack incoming attacks and deflects the same time, the demonic dragon dashes past him and pursues Rias and Akeno. Vergil shoots several Summoning Swords at the demonic dragon. A couple of them land in the dragon and Vergil warps to the ones that landed. Up front Rias and Akeno continue to fly towards the safe area ahead. Rias looks back and doesn't see Vergil behind them but the demonic dragon is closing in on them.

"Where's Raiden?" Rias asked.

"I don't see him!" Akeno replied.

Rias and Akeno were beginning to slow down from flying so fast. Vergil lands on the rear side of the dragon. He begins to run towards the head. Along the way the demonic dragon shoots more of its scales and they lock on to Vergil. Vergil continues to press forward while dodging the attack. He sees the demonic dragon is picking up speed and closing in on Rias and Akeno. Vergil draws his sword and begins to slash at the demonic dragon's body while continuing to head towards the front. Rias and Akeno were not able to keep their fast pace. The demonic snack was closing in until it felt Vergil attack. It turned its head while still chasing Rias and Akeno. The dragon rotates its whole body a few times while trying to shake Vergil off. Vergil simply jumped and held onto the dragon body while still pressing forward. The demonic dragon noticed the large wall with the small open and knew it wouldn't be able to pursue its prey any further. Rias and Akeno make it through the small space and collapse onto their knees once they knew they were out of danger. The demonic dragon disengaged and flew off. The same time Vergil jumps off and lands inside the safe area where Rias and Akeno were catching their breath. Once Rias and Akeno finished catching their breath, they walked down the walkway. Once they reached the end and came out the other side, they were a bit surprised at what they saw. The area contained a couple of old looking buildings that were once used for something.

Unknown Area

"Look, up ahead!" Akeno points to the middle of the area.

"It's another gate." Rias points out.

Rias, Akeno and Vergil proceed to the center where the gate was located. Along the way they notice the demonic dragon they encountered.

"Looks like we will need to drive it away." Vergil points out.

"I think if we can lure it into the gate and close it, we should be safe from there." Rias suggested.

"Given our current strength, that may be a bit difficult." Akeno analyzed.

"We don't necessarily need to fight it. Just send it through the gate and close. Given what we know about this demon, wouldn't it be better if one of us lures it in?" Vergil asked Rias."

"Yes. As much as I would like to see more of your capabilities, I would feel more at ease if we could all work together on this one." Rias replied.

"As you wish."

"Does Raiden-kun not want to work together?" Akeno putting on a sad face.

"No, it's nothing like. Do as you please." Vergil turns around and crosses his arms.

"Certainly." Akeno smiles.

"Now, we just need to get its attention." Rias looking towards the demonic dragon.

"Hold on, President."

"Eh? What is it Raiden?" Rias asked.

"We don't want the demon to figure out our plan. President, how about hiding behind the gate and at the right moment we'll let you know when to close the gate." Vergil suggested it to Rias.

"A fair point indeed. I'll stay out of sight while Akeno and you lure the demon. Please be careful out there." Rias looking at Akeno and Vergil.

They both gave a head nod. Rias went to hide behind the gate while Akeno and Vergil went out into the open area. Once they reach a reasonable distance from the gate they look up to see where the demon dragon was located. They found it still hovering around the outer area.

"Are you ready, Akeno-san?"

"Not really."

"What's wrong?"

"To be honest, I'm a little nervous especially with the close encounter from earlier. If it wasn't for you I would have been fatally injured or worse. I do apologize for such a shameful display as a senpai." Akeno explained.

Vergil thinking back on something Tio once told him.

"Become Rias strength, when hers is not enough." Vergil recalled Tio's words.

"Who's to say Akeno may need it as well someday." Vergil thought to himself while looking at Akeno.

"Akeno-san, you are strong. Don't let that previous encounter with that trash demon stop you from being the Akeno-san I know."

Akeno looks at Vergil.

*Giggles* "My, my Raiden-kun, if you say it like that, I'll just have to live up to your expectations." Akeno feeling a bit more encouraged.

"You don't have to meet my expectations. Just do what you always do. Should you come across some trouble, we'll just deal with it." Vergil crossing arms.

"Heh? Is that some kind of confession?" Akeno teased.

"Surely you jest Akeno-san."

"I'm kidding Raiden-kun. Thank you. Now I'm feeling a little motivated."

"That's good. Now, show me your motivation."

*Giggles* "I'll be relying on you Raiden-kun."

"Of course."

Akeno charging up her attack. She Vergil a head nod. Vergil positioned himself in front of Akeno since it had some range capabilities. Akeno raised her hands and launched her attacks. Thunder hits the demonic dragon and it looks around to see what hit it. It sees Akeno and Vergil and flies towards them with incredible speed. Akeno fires off another Thunder attack. The demon was able to dodge and launch its own counter attack with its hardened scales. Vergil positioned himself in front of Akeno to fight off the incoming attack. Akeno was preparing to launch another attack. Vergil launches a Judgment Cut to stop it from moving around for a moment.

"Don't Move."

*JC SFX*

A dark sphere with a whirl of slashes hit the demonic dragon. Akeno followed up her thunder attack.

*Thunder SFX*

The attack connects and hits the demon. It damages the demonic dragon but not enough to seriously wound it. The demonic dragon glares at Akeno and Vergil came dashing in while shooting more hard scales. Vergil continues to deflect the incoming projectiles while Akeno charges up another attack.

"Should we hit it one more time?" Akeno asked.

"I'm certain it will change its approach after our last attack."

Once the demon was close enough, it stopped just a few meters in front of Vergil. The demonic dragon, using its massive body and tail as an attack, swings it at Akeno and Vergil. Vergil knew he would have no trouble dodging it however he looks back at Akeno and notices she wouldn't be quick enough to dodge the incoming attack while canceling her charged up attack.

*Trick SFX*

Vergil, not wasting a second to think about his next move, Tricks down to Akeno's position and grabs her by the waist followed by evading the attack. (Table Hopper) Vergil and Akeno land on the ground. Akeno was a bit confused, as she could have sworn she was still attempting to evade the attack. After the demonic dragon's attack missed, it planted part of its body into the ground.

"Hold on." Vergil calmly tells Akeno as he picks her up.

"Eh?" Akeno was not sure what Vergil meant at the moment as he picked her up, she was a bit surprised.

Large tentacles came out of the ground and attacked them. Vergil dodges the attacks while princess carrying Akeno. Akeno held on to Vergil while evading the attacks. After noticing the opening, she took a moment to charge up her attack. Vergil began to make his way towards the gate. Once Akeno had completed her chant, she unleashed a barrage of thunder on the demonic dragon. The attack left some scratches this time and the demon was furious. It up rooted itself and chased after them. Vergil and Akeno head towards the gate.

"I have just enough power to launch two more powerful attacks." Akeno tells Vergil while a bit exhausted.

"How troublesome but it was expected. I had something else in mind."

Vergil explains his plan to Akeno while the demonic dragon is approaching. He begins to shoot Mirage Blades at the demonic dragon. The dragon used its body to block the incoming attacks. Vergil continues fire shoots while aiming at different points on the dragon. The dragon now has Mirage Blades all over its body. Several blades form around Vergil and Akeno and the tips pointed at the dragon. Akeno enchanted the blades and Vergil fired the blades with incredible speed. They hit the dragon and electricity was crackling all over the dragon's body causing it to momentarily become paralyzed. Due to the speed the dragon was traveling, it kept moving forward. Once the dragon was close enough, Vergil jumps out of the way with Akeno and yells for Rias to close the gate. Rias, wasting no time, comes from behind the gate and uses the terminal to close the gate. After activating the terminal, the portal to the Underworld closed and prevented anything from coming in. Vergil lands a few feet behind Rias on the ground while still carrying Akeno.

"Looks like the plan worked out pretty well without too many issues. Good work Akeno. Raiden." Rias turn around and praise them both.

After Rias turned around, she noticed Akeno just smiling and Vergil just had a stern expression with his arms crossed.

"Akeno, are you okay?" Rias asked them.

"I'm fine. We should continue on." Akeno replied with a cheerful smile.

Rias, not pondering too much about it, turns and faces towards the ruins. Akeno looks at Vergil while still smiling. Vergil wasn't sure why Akeno was in such a happy mood all of a sudden. They both started walking to catch up to Rias. The ground shook for a moment and collapsed underneath them. Rias and Akeno summoned their wings while Vergil fell to the bottom.

"Raiden!" Rias shouts and reaches out to him.

There was a silence for a moment and Rias called out to Vergil again.

"Down here." Vergil replied.

Rias and Akeno began the descent into the underground area.

Underground Area

Rias and Akeno reach the bottom and looked around for Vergil. While looking for him, they observe the new surroundings they were located in. The only light was the one that came from the broken ceiling. Rias and Akeno heard footsteps approaching them. Vergil was walking towards them.

"This path continues on somewhere." Vergil informed them.

Rias, Akeno and Vergil continue to walk down the tunnel. Along the way they encountered more demons. Rias was curious as to why demons were down here as well as the forest. They continued down the unknown route until they came into a large room.

"Look at this." Rias looking around the room.

"All these cages contained something but what." Akeno examines the cages.

Vergil also examines the cages and room as well.

Rias squats down and notices the cables from the cages were linked to the large container in the center of the room.

"The cages and containers are linked together but for what?" Rias wonders.

"It could be a number of things." Akeno replied.

Vergil was trying to think what could have been used here. He recalls the night they defeated the White Knight and remembers all the spheres of light that came out of the armor.

"Do you recall the sphere of light after we defeated the White Knight?" Vergil asked Rias and Akeno.

"Yes, there were all those spheres of light that escaped from the armor once it was destroyed." Rias recalled.

"If that's true, then what were those spheres of light?" Akeno asked.

"Nothing really comes to mind." Vergil replied.

"More questions on top of more questions." Rias shaking her head.

"I don't think anything else here will be helpful to us." Akeno points out.

"I agree. Let's continue on to see if there is anything else we can find."

Akeno and Vergil nodded their heads and the three left the room. They continued to head deeper into the unknown area until they came to another large room with a glass window looking down into the room. They looked up and saw a strange sword floating on the upper level. A large muscular man wearing a lab coat with a clipboard appeared out of the shadows.

"Hmm you guys don't look like my usual catch." Man sounded disappointed.

"Who are you and are you the one who put the gates in the forest?" Rias asked.

"Ah, you mean the Hellgate. Yes, that was my doing. As for who I am, I am Agnus." Agnus gave a little bow after his introduction.

Rias, Akeno and Vergil looked at each other to see if they recognized the name but no one had heard of him.

"Now, here's a question, who might you all be?"

"We are just tourists from out of town." Vergil stepped forward and answered.

"What are you doing?" Rias whispers to Vergil.

"I think it would be unwise to reveal who we are to this man." Vergil replied.

"A bit far from the city for tourists. If you're just t-t-t-tourist then I may have some use for you.

A loud noise was heard around the room the devils were in. A swarm of flying sword demons, Gladius, came out of the walls. The mysterious sword started to glow and a red circle appeared underneath the devils. They backed up away from the circle to see what would come forth.

"A summoning? Here?" Akeno surprise.

"Tsk. Great." Vergil irritated.

A black figure emerges from the circle. Agnus adjusted his glasses to get a better observation of the demon summoned.

"An interesting demon has been summoned. He will make a h-h-h-harvest." Agnus interested.

"Harvest? What are you harvesting?" Rias asked.

"I don't have to answer that question because you all are as good as d-d-d-dead." Agnus turns his back and continues with his diagnosis on the sword.

Rias fires a small demonic blast at the window but it was canceled by the barrier. The demon took out the lights inside the room and a few flying demons began to shift into attack position.

"I want to question him more but unfortunately we'll need to deal with these guys first. Raiden, can I leave that demon to you while we deal with the other demons?"

"Leave it to me."

Vergil steps forward to confront the mysterious black demon. A few of the flying Gladius demons flew towards him but cut them. After slaying the demon the mysterious black demon red eye lit up and it drew a sword. Vergil extended thumb drawing out Yamato as well.

Vergil vs Doppelganger

The two demons dash forward and begin to attack each while Rias and Akeno were dealing with the swarm of demonic blades. The Doppelganger dash towards Vergil and attacks him aggressively.

*Clang*Clash*Clang*Clash*Clang*Clash*

The Doppelganger mimics Vergil's attacks. Vergil notices the demon mimic copying him but it lacks the strength to match him. Vergil lands a few hits on Doppelganger but something seems to be causing his attacks to be not so effective. After a few exchanges, a Gladius demon attempted to cut down Vergil but he dodged the attack and cut it down. The Doppelganger taunts Vergil to come at him. After he cuts it down he kicks the corpse of Gladius and it flies into the wall and a couple of lights flickered back on. The Doppelganger moves out of the way and continues to engage Vergil. Meanwhile Rias and Akeno are shooting down the other demons.

"There seems to be no end to them." Akeno points out.

"Yeah and it's not like we have an infinite amount of energy left to deal with them." Rias replied.

A strange noise was coming from the ground. Akeno noticed the floor sparking and some are starting to spread.

"The floor!" Akeno shouts

"There be a safe spot somewhere around here?"

"Look, the center of the section is not affected, let's head there."

Rias and Akeno head to the center while shooting down the demons. Vergil is keeping the Doppelganger busy down to the last second. Vergil Tricks over to Rias and Akeno positions. The floor began to light up, the Doppelganger summoned some demonic energy and blasted some of the Bladed demons. Some of the demons were impaled into the wall and some hit the window where Agnus was demons were electric once the made contact with the window. Rias took note of the observation window. Agnus briefly turned around and smirked at the futile attempt.

The Doppelganger grabs two of the flying blade demons stuck in the wall. The ground released a bright flash and electrical current went throughout the floor except the center section. The Doppelganger became agitated from the light but held on to dear life. Akeno notices the demon's behavior towards light. Rias quickly tells Akeno and Vergil about her plan of attack.

"I think we can get past the window by destroying it with physical attacks, since magical attacks won't work." Rias explained

"That window looks pretty sturdy though." Akeno points out.

"What if we bombard it and cause and overload."

"That should work."

"Let's not forget about the other demon." Vergil points out.

"About that, it seems to be really agitated when exposed to light." Akeno points out.

"That so… Akeno-san.."

"Yes.." Akeno feeling motivated and surprises Vergil.

"Can you emit enough Thunder to brighten up this place?"

"If I put enough energy into could but I'll be left vulnerable." Akeno explained.

"I can cover for Akeno while she powers up." Rias takes on the role.

"Keep in mind I have enough energy for one attack. So make it count." Akeno stresses them.

"I'll keep it busy, you just concentrate on your thunder." Vergil tells Akeno.

The floor is no longer electrified and another swarms of flying blades demons come from the walls. Vergil engages the Doppelganger while Rias covers Akeno. The Doppelganger having a harder time landing an attack on Doppelganger grabs two of flying blade demons and uses them as a weapon. Vergil taunts the Doppelganger.

"What's wrong?" Vergil dusting himself off.

The Doppelganger come at Vergil. Vergil dodges and parries its attack. The demon notices Rias and Akeno occupied. The Doppelganger leaps back and shoots a demonic ball of energy at them. Rias noticed the incoming attack and blasted the incoming attack. The Doppelganger leaps forward to follow up and attack Rias but Vergil appears and kicks away(Rising Sun) while putting some distance between them.

"Tsk. Scum." Vergil irritated by the demon unhanded play.

"Nice save Raiden." Rias cheering for Vergil.

"I'm almost done." Akeno informed them.

The Doppelganger just laughs and shoots another demonic ball of energy at them. Vergil kicks it back with a Lunar Kick. The demon returns the volley back towards Vergil. Vergil once again kicks it back (Flint Wheel) towards the demon. Rias also shoots another demonic ball at the Doppelganger. The Doppelganger smacked his attack away but was hit by Rias attacks. Akeno finished charging up her attack.

"Here it comes!"

*Thunder SFX*

A flash covered the room and the Doppelganger became agitated by the light. It attempts to resist by dashing forward to take out Akeno but Vergil intercept with a parry followed by a Trick Up that places him in the air with sword ready. Vergil Tricks Down and strikes the demon (Aerial Cleave). It falls into its shadow screaming.

"That's that." Vergil sheaths his sword.

Vergil was suddenly glowing as he had now acquired a new ability. The same time a lot of Gladius demons were stunned and fell towards the ground. Rias uses her demonic power to push as many demons to the window and overload the barrier. The attack works and the window explodes knocking Agnus off his feet. The devils jump through the window and confront Agnus. Akeno stays near the window to recover.

"Tha-Tha-Tha-That's demonic power."

"Very observant of you. Now, picking up from where we left off before we were interrupted. What are you harvesting here?"

"If you want answers, then I'll give them to you."

"Let's hear it."

"I started this research a few years ago. This place is my research facility for the research I'm conducting. Demons possess a lot of energy and abilities. So imagine what you could do with that kind of energy."

"There certainly are some possibilities."

"You could take over the world. Or start a war or build a powerful army."

"That sounds nice but I don't see a war happening anytime soon and your research here has been for not."

"Ah but that is where you're wrong." Agnus smirks at Rias.

Three White Knights come out of nowhere ready to strike Rias. The same time Vergil sees flashbacks of him being Nelo Angelo. Rias extends her arms and gets three shots out but they are not very powerful. The loud impact snaps Vergil back to his senses and notices an additional one coming in to impale Rias but Vergil appears in front of her and catches the spear by the tip. Rias noticed something wasn't quite right with Vergil at the moment.

"The White Knight? And there are more of them?" Rias surprise.

"Are you hurt?" Vergil asked Rias.

"I'm fine." Rias replied

"Good. Now he shall die." Vergil turns towards Agnus.

"Wait, we need to learn what we can from him." Rias whispers towards Vergil.

"Hmph."

"Is he a devil too? He hasn't displayed much of anything." Agnus thought to himself while fixing his glasses.

"Heh. Just look at a fraction of the results of my research. These beautiful white armor, you have no idea the hardship of making just one of these white armor come to life." Angus explained as the three Bianco Angelo floated back to him.

Akeno notices some small activity going on with the large strange sword behind Vergil and Rias.

"I had to capture and harvest countless demon souls just to bring one armor to life. Summoning them was an insurmountable task."

"What are you planning to do with these White Knights?"

"Now, I don't want to spoil anything but I think you all should rest." Agnus points at the devils.

More Bianco Angelo shows up and prepares to attack Rias, Akeno and Vergil all at once. Vergil grabs Rias by the waist and Tricks by back to Akeno. Vergil takes his quick draw stance while unleashing a burst of demonic power and Yamato begins to glow dark blue and crackle with power.

"You shall die." Vergil spoke in a cold demonic tone to the Bianco Angelo.

*JCE DMC3 version*

Vergil disappears and a blue blur is bouncing around the room with multiple dark spheres that hit all the Bianco Angelo. Rias and Akeno briefly had a blurry flashback of seeing that stance somewhere before. Vergil reappears in front of Rias and Akeno, slashes his sword and sheaths it while holding it at shoulder level. Shortly after there was an explosion and Agnus is sent flying out the window while carrying the sword but he transforms into a demon and regains his footing.

"This is preposterous! You threw off my calculations!"

More explosions were set off and the lab was slowly falling apart.

"This isn't over, we'll meet again!" Agnus furiously fleeing.

Angus bursts through the ceiling wall and flies off. After Agnus left gas started leaking along with explosions. The devils take off and head towards the surface. Rias, Akeno and Vergil made it out and shortly after there was a larger explosion and the place collapsed.

A few days later, back in the city

After cleaning up the remaining demons and destroying the Hellgate, they went to the theater to check out the play about Sparta and how he saved the world.

"Two millennia ago, there was a war between the Humans and the Underworld. Then someone from the Underworld woke up to Justice and stood up to face this legion alone. His name was Sparda. Later he quietly reigns over the human world and preserves harmony until his death. He became a legend. The Legendary Dark Knight Sparta.

After the show Rias, Akeno and Vergil came out of the theater with everyone else. They stopped by the Sparta statue and had a group photo taken to remember their trip. After taking the photo the three started walking down an unlit strip heading back to the hotel.

"I found the show to be quite enjoyable." Rias praised.

"I didn't think they knew that much about what was going on. What do you think Raiden-kun?" Akeno asked.

"Well, I can't exactly call them misguided." Vergil replied.

"You're right about that, come on. Let's head back to the hotel." Rias and Akeno walking ahead of Vergil.

"Soon they will all come to know this devil's power. A power greater than they ever imagined. The power of a Son of Sparta." Vergil declares.

While walking towards Rias and Akeno, the moonlight reveals Vergil's demonic shadow.

Vergil Home

Rias, Akeno and Vergil make it back to his home. The three head inside to tell Tio about their findings.

"So how was your trip? I want the juicy details. Any souvenirs?" Tio asked.

"Well, we had a chance to explore the city and other areas. Also, we went shopping, with Raiden's help. We also saw a play on Sparta-sama." Rias reports.

"Very nice Rias-chan. I'd like to hear more about that play and shopping later. Akeno-chan?"

"I had a wonderful time in the forest." Akeno report.

"Oh, very nice Akeno-chan. Raiden?"

"We learned a good deal about what's going out there." Vergil reports.

"That's it? No souvenirs for me? " Tio expected a little more.

"No."

"How bout Rias-chan and Akeno-chan?"

The room was quiet for a bit.

"Rias-chan. Akeno-chan. Could you step outside for a moment." Tio asked.

"Sure."

"No problem."

Rias and Akeno step outside. After they were outside there was a sudden earthquake. *POW SFX*

"What was that?" Rias asked.

"Is it coming from inside?" Akeno also asked.

They lean against the door and hear Tio shouting at Vergil.

"You truly are a devil through and through!" Tio shouts at Vergil.

"What does that have to do with anything?" Vergil asked.

*POW SFX*

"I could understand you not bringing me back something, but Rias-chan and Akeno-chan? As a man I'm disappointed in you! Your ancestors (Vergil's parents) would turn over in their graves for this dishonor and shame you brought up on them!"

"I doubt that.."

*POW SFX*

"Silence! No talking back to your Big Sister! Big Sister word is absolute! You take your ass back there and do your job properly as man!" Tio continues to shout.

There were a few more massive blows that shook the area before things settled.

"Rias-chan. Akeno-chan. You can come in now." Tio informed them.

Rias and Akeno come in and see a lifeless Vergil laid out on the floor.

"Raiden!" Rias shouts.

"Raiden-kun!" Akeno shouts.

"Don't worry, this child is just knocked out. It's not enough to kill him. If he did die, I just bring back and knock more sense into his thick skull again." Tio explained.

Rias and Akeno were shocked as they had never seen Tio this upset before.

"Akeno-chan, you can stay the night. Rias-chan, food is in the kitchen for you both." Tio brief them.

Tio picks up Yamato and cuts into the air making a cross.

*Vroom. Vroom.*

A portal opens up and Tio grabs the lifeless Vergil and heads into the portal.

"I hope you two enjoyed your time with him?" Tio had a concern looked.

"We had a wonderful time." Rias answer.

"I hope we get another opportunity." Akeno answered.

Tio gave a cheerful smile.

"You most certainly will have another opportunity. Same for him. Thank you, Rias-chan and Akeno-chan."

"Oh, Tio-neesan, I have something I wish to talk to you about in private when you get back. It is in regards to Raiden and something we found out there."

"What's that?"

"It's about a White Knight in armor."

Tio looks down at Vergil and then at Rias.

"We will discuss this once I return."

"Okay."

Tio walks through the portal while dragging the lifeless Vergil through it.

Traveling in between

Tio almost reached the destination while dragging Vergil. She stopped dragging him and palm strikes him the chest

*Coughing*

Vergil grunts as he tries to regain his senses.

"Tio?"

"I send you on a trip to improve your relationship with them and this is what we get? I swear, I'll have to really re-educate you on a maiden heart!" Tio shouts

"All that matters is keeping them safe and destroying Mundas."

"Keeping them safe, by keeping them two arms length from yourself?"

"I must become more powerful. Powerful enough to destroy my enemies."

"And what happens if you fail in your pursuit of power? The boy they have waited to return will be gone forever or worse. They will be heartbroken for the rest of their existence."

"That won't happen. I won't fail this time."

"I won't let you cast aside the things that are important to you. Your mother wouldn't want that or your father."

Vergil pondered on Tio words for a moment.

"Tell me you did something to improve your relationship with them. If so then I'll let off the hook this time."

"What if I didn't do anything to improve our relationship?" Vergil asked.

"I'll have you sleep for a bit and give you intense training on a maiden heart." Tio shows a flaming fist.

Vergil knew she was not kidding around and had to recall something from the trip.

"Well, President rested on me after dispersing the dragon power."

"Hoh, how was she resting on you, hmm?" Tio suspicious of Vergil's claim.

"Well.. she was close." Vergil did not want to get too in depth about it.

"Hmm.. I'll give that a pass if you tell me another way you improve your relationship with her."

"We.. slept in the same bed."(Rias pulled him in bed and used him as a body pillow)

"I won't dig too much into that one, so I'll give that a go."

Vergil signed a relief.

"But what about Akeno-chan?" Tio points at Vergil.

Vergil thinks back on his interactions with Akeno.

"I gave Akeno-san a princess carry."(during a fight with a large demon.)

"Hoh. Bold move, even for you. What was her reaction?" Tio was surprised by Vergil's words.

"I think she was happy."(She was very happy about it.)

"Hmm. I'll give you a Go this time, however I expect you to steadily improve your relationship with them along with the others."

"Fine. I'll make an effort."

"Good. Now come along. We got to get them something to remember your trip.

Tio took a few steps and stopped for a moment.

"I'm a little curious about something."

"What?"

"Your pursuit of power. Have you gained any new abilities?"

"Heh."

Vergil extended his arm to the side and materialized his demon form using demon energy. (Doppelganger ability)

"Hoh. Impressive."

"I defeated a demon and acquired this afterwards." Vergil explained.

"This could become useful in many ways."

"I figured as much."

"Heh, there may be hope for you yet. Come."

Tio was about to step off but then remembered something.

"Rias-chan mentioned something about you and a White Knight in armor. What's that about?"

Vergil pulls out the helmet for the White Knight and shows her. Tio's eyes got serious once she saw the helmet. Vergil hands it to her and Tio examines it.

"Explain."

"Once I saw the White Knight, I was reminded of that time when I was enslaved by Mundas. A demon named Agnus made these by capturing and harvesting demon souls." Vergil explains.

"This is not the real thing that much is certain. This is an artificial copy. You are the only one that was the original. Either he stumbled across the original pieces and tried to replicate it or someone gave it to him."

"It's still connected to Mundus."

"It may be connected to Mundus but he has no use for cheap imitation."

"Perhaps someone else."

"Maybe. I'll explain what I can to Rias without mentioning you."

Tio and Vergil continue on to the town.

Kuou High School

A few days after they got back their vacation, they were back in school. A ball tournament was announced between the clubs and the prize would be announced at the end of the tournament. The Occult Club would practice each day to be ready for whatever event they would be participating in. Yuuta's behavior has been strange since Rias, Akeno and Vergil got back from their trip.

Home room

Vergil was in home room reading and waiting for it to be over. Meanwhile, students were gossiping about rumors they had heard.

"Hey, have you heard about Akeno-Senpai? She has been in a cheerful mood lately. Did she get a boyfriend over the break?" Matsuda asked.

"Is that so? Have you heard about Rias-senpai, she was seen reading a love manual. Who is the bastard that she has her eyes on?" Motohama also asked.

"Eh? I've not heard about that one. All that's left now is Asia-chan and our cute Koneko-chan."

"We just need to find the guys responsible and beat the crap outta him."

Asia was watching Vergil as he was reading a book quietly.

"Staring at him pretty hard there Asia." Kiryu standing behind her.

"Eh?"

"Nothing will happen if you sit and stare at him. You must your powers and seduce him." Kiryu adjusting her glasses.

"Eh, Asia-chan got her eyes on the mysterious Gekido-kun?" Motohama appears next to Asia.

"Come to think of it, we haven't heard much about him or what kind girls he likes? He is like a mystery waiting to be discovered." Kiryu is plotting something.

Asia and Motohama looked at Kiryu very suspiciously. The same time Asia looked at the clock as it was time to meet Rias. She gets up and walks towards Vergil.

"Raiden-san, it's about time we meet up with President Rias." Asia informed him.

Vergil looked up at Asia and then at the clock and closed his book.

"Looks like it's about that time. Shall we depart?"

"Umu."

Vergil and Asia leave the class.

"Well, she doesn't seem to be shy about talking to him. Hmm." Kiryu is suspicious of them.

Hall Way

Vergil and Asia were walking down the hall heading to the Occult Club.

"Raiden-san, do you know anything about the rumors with Rias-san and Akeno-san?" Asia asked while walking.

"Hm? Don't waste your time worrying about gossip." Vergil replied.

"You went with Rias-san and Akeno-san to investigate some activities in the north. Did something happen out here?" Asia looking innocent.

Vergil looked at Asia briefly while walking then faced forward.

"Who knows." Vergil replied.

Asia puts on a pouting face.

"Come on, I wanna know what happened out there."

"We have arrived."

Occult Room

Vergil and Asia walk in the and see the other club members gathered and two unfamiliar faces. They both were wearing the school uniform while they both had rolled up long sleeves, the girl had short black hair while wearing glasses.

"Raiden, Asia, this is Shitori Sona, she is the Student Council of the school." Rias introduces.

Shitori Sona- the calm and collected one, a devil that strives for a better future.

"Pleasure to meet you Gekido-kun and Asia-san."

"It's nice to meet you." Asia greets Souna.

"Pleasure to meet you. What brings you here?" Vergil greets and asked Souna.

"Heh, looks like Rias-senpai hasn't told them about us." Saji points out.

"Saji, it can't be helped since we don't interfere with other devil affairs."

"As far as we may know, Gekido-kun may have been outside the devil society or just unaware of the devil society." Sona replied.

"She is actually the next heir to high devil class Sitri. Shitori Souna real name is Sona Sitri." Akeno explained.

"Just like the Gremory and Phenix, the Sitri family is one of the 72 demon families that survived the war long ago. My family was also one of the ones that resisted against the dark emperor during those trying dark times. Until he came."

"He?" Asia asked.

"The Legendary Dark Knight, Sparda-sama. Though many devils hate him, I hold him in high respect for what he did for us. For that I'm grateful to him." Sona explained.

"The Gremory are the one who hold the real power and influence. Here in the school the Sitri house has been given the role to handle things at school. This is why you all can enjoy the peaceful life here at the school." Senji explained.

"And you are?" Vergil asked.

Senji got a little irritated.

"I'm the Student Council Secretary Senji Genshirou. I'm the Sitri family Pawn."

"So the members of the Sitri family are on the student council?"

"That's correct. We work hard to take care of the affairs here at the school and ask that you don't disrupt the peace here." Senji glares at Vergil.

"We'll keep up the good work."

"I don't know why but that attitude of yours just pisses me off. I may not look like much but I consume four Pawns."

"Hoh."

"That's enough Senji. We came here today to get to know the newcomers." Sona stops Senji.

"But President…

"Senji, as you are right now, you can't win against Gekido-kun. So try not to bring shame to our house. Also, he is the one who defeated the 3rs Son of the Phoenix House. The fact that he consumes 8 pieces, means he is not for show."

"What? Eight pieces? He is the one? I was certain that it would be Kiba or Himejima-Senpai who would defeat him." Senji in shock and disbelief.

"Sorry, Gekido-kun and Asia-san. Some of my servants don't have much to show for other than their rudeness. If possible, I ask the new members to get along. Saji!"

Saji flench for second.

"Yes. Nice to meet you." Giving a bow.

"It's nice to meet you too." Asia smiles.

"I'll be very happy to get along with you Asia-san." Sanji smiled while holding both of Asia's hands.

Sanji turns towards Vergil while crossing his arms.

"Nice to meet you, Saji-kun." Vergil greets Saji.

"No, the pleasure is mine Gekidou-kun."Saji's arms still crossed.

Rias and Sona sign over Vergil and Saji not getting along.

"Now that instructions have been made, we will take our leave." Sona preparing to leave.

"Sona-sama, we will be under your care." Vergil and Asia giving a bow as she leaves.

Sona gave a small smile.

"Rias, I look forward to the ball tournament."

"Same here."

Sona and Saji leave the room.

Tennis Court

Today's ball tournament will be tennis. The Occult Club will take on the Student Council. Rias and Sona will be the ones competing today. There was quite the crowd ready to watch the pair go at it. They were very excited to see two beauties in tennis uniforms about to compete.

"Ara, Ara. How nice to see High class devils here. This should be a interesting game." Akeno looking around.

"I pray for President 's victory." Asia watching Rias.

Koneko was eating a snack while also looking around. Saji was waving a Student Council flag to show his support. Sona looked over at Saji and adjusted her glasses. Rias looked around at the crowd but didn't see Vergil around. After looking around a few more times she sees Vergil walking up to where the other club members are waiting over with them while crossing his arms. Rias puts on a smile after seeing him there.

"I hope you haven't forgotten our promise that the loser buys the winner udon with all toppings at Konshinya." Sona reminds Rias.

"Of course not, cause you're the one who will be buying." Rias replied.

"Hmph. Funny, I was gonna tell you the same thing."

The two devils had an intense tennis match that ended in a draw.

Gym

The Occult Club would take on the Baseball team in dodgeball. They were to secure the victory however, Yuuto's mind seemed to elsewhere as he was focused on something else.

Outside the gym

After the match Rias spoke with Yuuto outside and gave him a good slap to bring him back to his senses. It begins to rain. He says he was fine and requested to take a break from club activities and walk off. Vergil and Asia were standing by in the area and watched the whole thing.

"Yuuto are you ok? You haven't been yourself these last few days." Asia concern.

"It's nothing you need to concern yourself with." Yuuto replied.

"You say it's nothing, yet you continue to dwell on it."

"Is Raiden-kun going to give me a lecture too? I thought Devils simply follow their desires."

"Hmph. How you live your life is your own business. Just don't drag the President's name in the mud with your actions."

"Well, that's a bit unexpected from you Raiden-kun. You only recently came to the Gremory House you're talking like that. I guess you're still on your high horse from defeating Riser-sama."

"Hoh, is that what you think?"

"Anyway, I just remembered something essential and why I am fighting."

"Something essential?" Asia asked.

"For what reason do you fight?" Vergil asked.

"I'm fighting for revenge. Revenge against the Holy Sword Excalibur." Yuuto answered.

Vergil's expressions did not change when he heard Yuuto's reason but Asia was worried about Yuuto.

"I haven't forgotten that expression you made that night you killed the Fallen Angels, especially Raynare, the Fallen Angel."

Asia looked at Vergil's stern expression which still has not changed. Rias hears Yuuto's comments.

"You too, know loss and are fighting for something other than President's sake. Aren't you? So why do you.."

"That's none of your concern."

"Then show me that you too can return to this world for revenge. I have to accomplish this, for them."

Yuuto walks out of the area. Asia watches Yuuto leave and looks towards Vergil with concern. Rias also had some concerns after hearing Yuuto's words.

Elsewhere in town

Yuuto was walking through the rain gathering his thoughts.

"I became a devil so I can destroy the holy swords. Only then can my comrades rest in peace." Yuuto thought to himself.

A pair of footsteps come running towards Yuuto from behind. Yuuto sensing a killing intent prepares for a fight. He defends the incoming attack and recognizes his attacker.

"Fred? You're still lurking around this town and what is that weapon?" Yuuto asked.

"You remember me, that's good. I'm so happy. I recently acquired this Excalibur and wanted to test it out on some devils."

Yuuto draws his sword and prepares for the fight. He noticed someone wearing a black coat with a mask behind Fred and was carrying two other swords wrapped up.

Occult Club

Back at the club, Rias was explaining Yuuto's background to Vergil and Asia.

"Holy Sword Project?" Vergil asked.

"Many years ago, the church had a project to raise children that could wield Excalibur." Rias explains.

"I've never heard of a project during my time at church." Asia thinking back.

"Yuuto is a survivor of that project. The Holy Sword is one of the weapons that pose a great threat to all devils; however a person who can wield it appears once every few decades."

Rias would explain a Longnus and its origins. Longnus is the name of Sacred Gear the humans chose.

"Does this mean Yuuto and wield the holy sword?" Asia asked.

"Unfortunately he was not able to adapt to the holy sword. The facility that was running this training labeled the one who couldn't adapt the holy swords as defects and were disposed of." Rias continued her explanation.

"By dispose of..you mean.. such things aren't acceptable by those who serve God." Asia couldn't believe the news.

"It's hard to imagine the church would conduct such an activity." Vergil processing the information.

"The humans label us devil as an evil existence but I believe the ill will of humans are not that much different from some devils. When I found him he was in a critical state and swearing he will get his revenge. I didn't like how his talent was being misused and it was put to better use as a devil."

Vergil and Asia continue to process the information disclosed to them.

"I'll keep an eye on him with my familiar. Good work there in the ball tournament. That's all I have for today." Rias ends the talk about Yuuto.

Rias started changing clothes all of a sudden.

"President, what are you doing?" Vergil asked.

"Changing into my night clothes before we go home." Rias replied.

Asia, feeling she is being left behind, tries to stop Rias.

"No, I haven't had enough time with Raiden-san. I deserve to spend more time with him too!" Asia is trying to interfere.

"Hah? When did you get so attached to him?" Rias surprise.

"You got to go out of town with him, so it's my turn!"

The two stared each other down.

"Fine. Let's leave that decision to Raiden."

They both turned their attention to Vergil but there was no one there.

"Eh? He is not here?" Asia surprise.

Rias looks around and sees the window open and the wind blowing through the curtain to the club room.

"Disappear into the night huh?" Rias annoyed that he escaped.

Somewhere in town

Vergil was out slaying demons while practicing the other style Tio showed him back at the camp. He felt he had most of the concept down at this point and decided to head home. Vergil figured Rias would be asleep by the time he got back. Vergil slash his sword then sheaths it. He begins to make his way home.

Vergil's home

Vergil made it home and had dinner and a shower. He gets back to his room and finds Rias there waiting on his bed in her nightgown.

"Welcome home, Raiden." Rias smiled.

"President, I was certain you would be asleep by now." Vergil surprise.

"Well, I'd tried to fall asleep but it was no use."

"I see, well that is unfortunate."

"Anyway, you took off before Asia and I reached a conclusion." Rias gets up and walks towards Vergil.

"Oh, I figured since we have concluded for the day, I'd go do some training."

"Training huh?" Rias finds that claim suspicious.

"One must be ready for anything." Vergil replied while walking slowly past her.

"Hey Raiden?"

"Hmm?"

"About what Kiba said today."

Vergil stopped for a moment.

"I know his reason for revenge and he definitely deserves to get it for what they did to him, however I don't want him to be consumed by it." Rias expressed her concerns.

Vergil understood Yuuto's desire for revenge against the holy sword Excalibur; however he'll need to become stronger in order to do that. It was simple for Yuuto. Vergil on the other hand, goes deeper than that.

"What about you Raiden?" Rias turned towards Vergil and slowly walked towards him.

Vergil looks up for a bit.

"President."

Rias stops a few steps behind him.

"I was instructed not to take action for now. When the time comes, I shall tell you everything." Vergil turns towards Rias.

Rias places her hands on the side of Vergil's face.

"You better. You're part of my family and my servant. I won't allow anyone to hurt my servants." Rias looks Vergil in his eyes.

"Heh. That's a good look in your eyes President."

"Heh. He who desires but act not breeds pestilence." Rias quotes while looking at Vergil.

"Hoh. Who could that be referring to I wonder."

"I'll leave that up to you." Rias smiles at Vergil.

Vergil heads to the bed until he was stopped by Rias who was hugging him from behind.

"Promise me, you won't run off on your own and you'll stay by my side when you make your move."

Vergil turns his head to look at Rias but she tightens her grip on him.

"They all will probably get caught up in things anyway. Especially since Mundas is involved. It's not just her, Akeno and everyone else will most certainly get involved. There is only one thing to do." Vergil thought to himself.

"Alright."

"No, promise me."

"Good grief. I promise to stay by your side when that time comes calling."

Vergil attempts to turn around but Rias smiles and pushes Vergil into the bed while still holding on to him.

"If you break your promise, I'll be very angry with you. You won't like me when I'm angry." Rias smiles and giggles as she mounts Vergil while on the bed.

"Hoh, I'll take that dance."

"Look at you, being all cocky."

"Have you ever danced with a devil on a pale moon?"

"Heh, you better bring your dancing shoes if that happens."

"Hoh, I trust you'll show me a good time."

Inner World

Vergil found himself in the inner but it looks slightly different this time. It reflected the city and forest he recently visited.

"Looks like you had a lot of fun out there, Son of Sparta." Kurayami making an appearance.

"Kurayami." Vergil called out.

"It's good to enjoy the company of ladies. That's the power of a dragon for yeah." Kurayami looking up.

"The power of a dragon?" Vergil asked.

"Dragons usually attract strong people to them. Whether it's a good or bad thing, is up to the wielder."

"It has been a while since we last talked."

"I was on the lookout."

"What have you been on the lookout for?"

Kurayami looks at Vergil and tells him about the Welsh and Vanishing dragons. They fought each other then tried to fight God and got cut to pieces and sealed in the humans.

"No need to worry though. They usually go after each other."

"What are the chances of them coming after you?" Vergil asked.

"Highly unlikely."

"Good to know."

Kurayami looks out into the open sky.

Hallway

Vergil and Asia walk towards the clubroom. All day he h felt a disturbing presence.

Occult Room

Vergil and Asia walk in the room and see Yuuto and Koneko standing by the door while Rias and Akeno are sitting down facing two ladies in a white. One had brunette hair in pigtails while the other had blue hair with a strain of green source of the disturbing feeling was coming from them however there was no killing intent coming from them so why are people from the Church here and what do they want with the devils.

"Just what are their true intentions?" Vergil watching them.

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"The church sent covert priests to this town and they all have been killed." Irina explained.

"We asked.. no we demand that you stay out of our way and don't get involved with the Fallen Angels." Xenovia declares.

The two church girls pass by Asia.

"Your Asia, the Fallen Saint?" Xenovia notice.

"Eh?"

"To think you have become a devil. Shall behead you here and now." Xenovia draws her Excalibur.

Asia freaks out.

Xenovia stops suddenly.

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