("…Gotta get back…back to the past…Samurai Jack.") There's nothing but a black screen.
("I've finally returned to the past and defeated Aku.") The scene then goes down to reveal Jack. His silhouette all white with a white shadow behind him, standing in the dark with his back turned towards the viewer.
("But, I still feared for the future.") Jack is then shown looking out at the horizon from the balcony of his castle, pink Sakura leaves falling all around him and his empire. The scene then changes to show an opening in a snowbound forest with towering trees.
("Though he's gone, his shadow still remains.") The camera turned slowly to the right and stopped when it shows Jack meditating on the snow-covered ground, with his right side facing the viewer. There's then a close up of the sheathed Sword, as the blade is pulled from the scabbard.
("Though I will not be around, I will not let the nightmare return.") The scene focuses only on the Sword's blade, as reflection of Jack's eyes was shown in the metal for a moment, before Aku's eyes replaced them.
("With a simple goal, the Sword was passed down to eldest child of the eldest child.") Jack's silhouette, with the sword in hand, stands on top of a hill looking at his home from a distance. But then the scene changes to where there was a woman standing in Jack's place, looking at another city of the in the 19th century.
("To be passed down throughout the times.") The scene fades into another one, this time to a man looking at a city set ablaze in the night, as American bombers fly overhead during World War 2.
("So that if Aku does comes back, there's hope.") Again, the scene changes. But this time shows Kenny's silhouette looking at Kuoh. The city lit by its neon lights in the night atmosphere.
("I've placed my faith in him, and those around him.") Kenny was now sitting on the ground and leaning against a tree while looking up at the silhouette figure a familiar young woman. The screen suddenly goes black.
("His name is Kenny Kurosawa, the Red Dragon Samurai.") Then the title burns itself into the scene, glowing red as it shines in the dark.
The Red Dragon Samurai
Episode XXV
"Si vis pacem, para bellum"
"God and the Devil King are gone," Michael said to everyone in the room, wanting to advocate for peace. Hearing him say that, even though she knew about it, still brought Asia great depression. "The Great War has eliminated most of our great generals, and turned many more to side with the greatest evil the has ever known. If we continue this violent relationship like before, then it will become damaging to the world right now. And if the forces of Aku arise, we need to form this alliance to counter this threat."
Kenny knew that Asia was depressed to hear about God's death again, so he looked to Irina. The look of complete sadness and dismay was plastered all over her face. They may've had their differences in the past, but she was still his friend, and it saddened him to see her like that.
Xenovia also noticed it, and looked to the chestnut-haired girl with a remorseful expression. Irina friend's faith in the Lord was stronger that her. Xenovia remembered how weak she felt just from when Kokabiel explained it to them. Now, the blue-haired girl could just image how her former friend most be feeling right now, after having the truth told to her.
"Michael's right. We are the same. Even if the Devil King isn't here, in order to continue the species, Devils too have moved forward as well. Even we wouldn't want war. If we start another war, the Devils will be destroyed," Sirzechs said, also sharing the same opinions.
"So that's it? No war. We all unite against Aku and the First Legion of Darkness," Azazel said to them with his usual smile. "I'm all for it, but we have a complication Once again, it's not our three powers. Not even having to deal with Aku. But these forces are equally, if not more, destructive. They are the Red, and White Dragon Emperors."
Everyone's gaze concentrated towards Kenny, while Kenny turned his head towards Vali. The black-haired teenager scowled, as the silver-haired only smirked.
Karen started to get suspicious about Azazel. "You're not really suggesting that they fight?"
"No, no. I'd just simply like to hear their thoughts," Azazel said.
Vali closed his eyes in an egotistical way. "What I want is to fight someone who's as strong as me," he told the Governor-General.
"Heh. Yes, but you can still find a lot of powerful opponents without having a war," Azazel told him. His expression didn't even changing in the slightest.
"I suppose."
"And you, Red Dragon Samurai? Thoughts?"
Kenny answered by saying, "What do you think I want? I want peace. Not only because I need all of your help in fighting against Aku and the Legion, but I also want for all of us—even you, Azazel—to be friends and allies, rather than kill each other. I'm only going to use my powers to help Rias and my friends."
Rias smiled lovingly at him. That's her Kenny for her.
Michael then said to Kenny, "Red Dragon Samurai. Did you still have a question you wanted to ask me?"
Kenny blinked. "You remembered?"
"I made a promise."
Kenny stared for a moment, before standing up out of his chair. With his back straight and his eyes scowling at the Arc Angel, Kenny said, "What you did to Asia was unforgivable."
In his statement to Michael, everyone had the astonished expression as they quickly turned their heads to Kenny. All thinking why he'd even say that to the Chief of the Angels. The remaining leader just stared with interested looks.
"Even now as a Devil, and even after she's learned the truth, Asia loves God more than anyone I know. So, I want to know exactly why you'd even consider kicking her out!"
There was a present silence in the room for a brief moment. Then Michael started his explanation. "After God was destroyed. Only the System remained."
"What Systems?"
"The only thing we had to keep the faith was our power to administer divine protection, mercy, and miracles. This System is, if I explain it simply, the System to perform the miracles God did. God made the System and used it to bring about miracles above ground. To bring about the effect of holy things like exorcism, crosses and much more. These too are the System's powers."
Kenny's eyes narrowed a little. Starting to see what he was getting at. "And with the death of God at Aku's hands, such a system would be in great danger, wouldn't it?"
Michael nodded. "To be honest, it takes a big toll on anyone who uses it with the exception of God. Even with me as the center, the church is barely functioning right now. Compared to the time God existed, the divine protection and mercy to those who believe in God is not complete. It's an unfortunate thing, but those who can be granted salvation are limited."
Now that he mentioned it, Kenny remembered back during the first. Kokabiel said something about since God isn't here, there's a limit to how many people can be saved.
"Consequently, there was a need to avoid anything that could negatively affect our system," Michael said.
"Simply putting it, to you and Heaven, Asia was a loose thread," Kenny implied, trying not to let his emotions to the best of him, but wasn't going to be too kind about it. "After all, her Twilight Healing allows her to heal Devils and Fallen Angels on top of humans. And because of her good heart, she'd be willing to do it."
"Indeed. The faith of believers is the reason those of us in Heaven exist. A threat to the system is a threat to our survival. Therefore, anything that could negatively affect it had to be removed."
"Of course, that's why I suffered Asia's fate, too," Xenovia interrupted Michael walked forward as she continued. "Along with others who found out the truth about the truth."
"Exactly," Michael said, as Irina stared at Xenovia with wide, shocked eyes. "To lose you was a serious wound even for us, but if, apart from us Seraph and a part of the higher rank Angels, a fair amount of people who know about the non-existence of God approach a place with a direct connection, then there's a huge effect on the System. But now we've come to see that our methods weren't fool proof, as Aku's followers were not only able to enter the Church, but also influence the minds of those we've become dependent on." Michael stood up from his chair. And bowed his head. "Kurosawa's right. What we did was unforgivable. You were hardly heretics. We should've discovered another way. I know that it may be too late, but I beg you for forgiveness."
Irina looked in shock and wonder. Wonder because she was seeing the great Seraph Michael bowing his head for forgiveness. Shock because of Xenovia's innocence. Was it true? She didn't really betray them?
Xenovia shook her head and smiled. "Apology accepted, Chief Michael," she said to him. "It's interesting. I grew up in the Church, so I must admit, I do have a few regrets." The blue-haired vixen placed a hand over her heart. "But to be perfectly honest, I'm more than satisfied with my life as a Devil."
The Devils of her group smiled at her. Glad that she's happy. Karen grinned a toothy grin and gave the girl a thumbs up. Even Father Leonardo, with his arms crossed, smiled a pleased and relieved expression for Xenovia.
Xenovia then glanced at Irina. "I am sad, though," she said. Irina's heart started to swell with guilt for how she's previous thought of her former-friend. "For the other believers."
"As am I," said Asia with her hands together., who walked over to join Xenovia at her side. "And I'm so much happier as a Devil, too. I've met people I cherish who also care about me."
On Asia's and Xenovia's words, Michael showed an expression of relief. "Both of you have forgiving spirits. And I am grateful for that."
Kenny was looking over at them with a smile. More than happy to see them happy. "Oh, right. I've heard of her." The moment was then ruined by Azazel. As Kenny turned to him with a scowl, Azazel looked at Asia. "Wasn't one of my underlings responsible for killing you?"
Just the mention of Raynare's action made the blonde's body tremble. Karen also had a reaction and gritted her teeth.
"That's right, and she killed me, and was able to take the Sword before I got it back!" Kenny snapped at him. Just like his sister, the things that Fallen Angel did to him and Asia were still enough to rile up his anger. "That Fallen Angel bitch admired you so much that she was willing to kill Asia for your sake!"
Rias walked over and placed a hand on his shoulder. Kenny snapped his head to her, seeing her with a face that begged him to calm down.
"Naturally, I take full responsibility," Azazel told them. "So, to atone, I will satisfy you in a way that only I can."
"And How's that?" Kenny demanded.
Azazel smirked. "By helping you become stronger with your Boosted Gear."
Suddenly Vali sensed something. And it was felt by Kenny, Kiba, and Xenovia. Their body functions stopped for a moment.
That's when they felt the same sensation when they received Gasper's time stopping.
However, that feeling went away. Kenny and Rias then noticed that he had his Boost Gear summoned and the green jewel was glowing. But, he wasn't even using the Sword. But not only that, the shinai bag was in his other hand too.
Kenny looked up and gasped. The interior of the staff meeting room had changed, and was now being covered by a purple aura. He looked back at Sona and Tsukai, hoping that they knew what was going on. However, it turned out that they were frozen in time. Along with X-9, Akeno, Asia, and Koneko.
Surprisingly, Kiba and Xenovia weren't. Not only that, but they had their Holy Devil Sword and Durandal out. Both with the blade glowing.
Then there were the leaders and all of them remained unaffected by the stoppage of time. So were Irina and Father Leonardo, who also had their swords out and the blade's glowing. Even Vali was unaffected by the effects. Karen however, was frozen, along with Exdor. Even the Phoenix Maids were frozen.
"There's frozen," Kiba said, stating the obvious.
"As time really stopped," Kenny asked.
"It appears so," said Sirzechs, as the leaders stood from their seats. "Fortunately, those of us with superior powers weren't affected."
Vali continued to lean against the wall with a look of confidence. Not appearing to have been bothered by what was going on. "Thank are dragons. They protected us," he said to Kenny, before looking at Xenvoia and Kiba. "The Heavenly bunch over there were shielded by their Holy Swords."
"What? I don't understand," said Irina.
"Yeah, what about Karen and the others?" Kenny demand, pointing to his sister.
Rias placed her hand on his gauntlet. "It's because she and the others weren't strong enough," she said softly to him. "If it wasn't for you, I too would've been frozen. You did it again."
So that meant if she hadn't touched him, she'd be paralyzed too. Then, if that was the case with Vali, then simply touching his sister would've protected her. But because he didn't, she's trapped in time. Just like all the others.
KA-BOOM!
Suddenly there was a loud explosion from outside. Everyone who could move ran to the window to see what was going on.
To their shock, there were human-like silhouettes that had arrived in the school yard from the air. Exiting from a giant orange magic circle, the mage-like people dressed in black robes with three eyes on their hoods. They were floating on what looked like smaller circles that they stood on.
From the biggest eyes on their hoods, the invaders started firing attacks that were similar to magic bullets at the school. Luckily, thanks some magic circles that appeared to act as shields, these attacks didn't do any damage to the new school building.
"What the hell is going on? Who are they," Kenny asked, staring out the window.
Serafall walked over to stand next to him. "They're magicians," she said, looking upset at them. "They use a kind of magic that was originally interpreted from the magic system of Devils by the legendary magician Merlin Ambrosius and reconstructed as sorcery." The cute young woman then pouted. "And they're so rude! I'm a real life MagiGirl, and they're flat out ignoring me!"
"Not sure if they're here for an autograph," Kenny said, and patted her on the shoulder.
"B-But, what is this power," asked Michael.
"It's the half-vampire boy. He must have been coerced into creating Balance Breaker conditions for them," said Azazel. This surprised Rias's peerage and the redhead herself.
Kenny exclaimed. "But he's with my Familiar! My wolf should have protected him!"
"True, but I think it's safe to say that the Familiar was defeated," Sirzechs said, scowling as he stared out the window. "And that time stopping his Gasper. Which means Gasper's fallen into enemy hands."
Kenny quickly conjured a Familiar summoning square. The green magic square appeared on the ground and Aoimoku was brought out. To his horror, the proud white wolf was badly injured. As he lay on his left side, blood was all over his furry from multiple magic shots along his back.
"Aoimoku!" Kenny yelled with worry, kneeling down and placing his hand on his Familiar's neck. Aoimoku opened his left eye up look at his master, before whimpering.
It's best that you allowed him to rest for now," Rias said, glaring out the window with fury in her eyes. As Kenny did as he was told and allowed Aoimoku to disappear, red aura gushed out from her entire body. "Terrorist magicians dared to kidnap a member of my household? They will pay for this disrespect!"
As the magic bullets flew outside, they were going through the arms on both sides. Each time a frozen soldier was hit, they disappeared in a cloud of sparkles.
"They're thinning our positions," the Grand Exorcist stated, observing the battlefield like a general of an army. "They're using teleportation magic. That means that someone is connected to the Gate within this barrier."
Grayfia said to them, "And, unfortunately, our magical transport troops are completely sealed off from us."
"So, we've been cornered," said Azazel.
"Yes. And their timing along with their use of Lady Gremory's Bishop could not have been more perfect," commented Michael.
"We've been betrayed," said Irina in disbelief. She then noticed Xenovia staring at her. Remembering how she believed the girl was a traitor, Irina looked away in guilt.
"Could they be with the First Legion," Kenny asked, glaring at the mages.
"We'll have to figure that out soon," said Sirzechs. "I recommend we take action soon. If they've somehow found a way to make Gasper even stronger, none of us will survive."
Kenny looked surprised and confused. "Now one is strong enough to beat him? How's Gasper able to have that much power?
"Because he's a Mutation Piece," Kiba told him, getting Kenny's attention.
"What's that?"
Rias started to explain. "It's something that causes many strange phenomena. The Bishop I used to turn Gasper into a Devil should have required several of my chess pieces. Much like you. "However, only one ended up being used. It was a Mutation Piece."
Kenny's eyes widened. "Whoa. I'm guessing that means he's amazing?"
"Amazing in that his potential is utterly incalculable. That's the reason he was sealed away."
As the magicians continued to shoot at the shields, one of them was destroyed. With one down, they started hitting the building from the open area. "If we don't do something about this half-vampire kid now, it'll be far too dangerous to fight back," Azazel said with a fearless smile.
Rias turned to Sirzechs and walked up to him. "Sirzechs. I have an unused Rook in storage where my household usually holds meeting."
"A Rook," Sirzechs asked. "Castling could work."
That confused Kenny. "What's Castling?"
Kiba told his friend, "It's a special rule in chess where you can switch the places of the King and the Rook in one move."
"But I'd rather not send you in alone," Sirzechs said, being a good brother.
"Gasper is a member of my household. It's my responsibility to take him back," Rias proposed sending out a strong will in her eyes.
Grayfia walked up from behind her husband. "I'd recommend using some of Sirzechs power, then another person will be able to escape with you," she said.
"Then I'll go with her," Kenny said with a look of determination. Putting on the shinai bag on his back. "As her boyfriend, I promise to protect her!"
Sirzechs nodded, allowing him to go. Knowing that he's going to protect his little sister. He then quickly moved in Azazel's direction. "Azazel, according to a rumor, you've been researching how to freely handle Sacred Gears for a fixed time, right?"
"Yeah, that's true, but what about it," asked Azazel.
"Is it possible to control the Red Dragon Emperor?"
"..." Azazel fell silent in response to Sirzechs question. However, the Governor of the Fallen Angels reached into his breast pocket and pulled something out. "Oi, Red Dragon Samurai!" Azazel called out to him.
"I have a name, you ass," Kenny retorted.
"Oh, right. You do. Take this." Azazel threw something at Kenny. The young man caught it and looked at it. They seemed to be two wide rings to put around the arm with multiple layers of strange characters were carved into them.
Accessories? As Kenny thought doubtfully, Azazel spoke to him. "A little something Exdor helped develop. Those are bracelets with the power to control a Sacred Gear to some degree. If you find the aforementioned half-vampire, put one on him. It'll help him control his power somewhat."
"But, there are two of them...?" Kenny showing Azazel.
"The other one is for you. You haven't mastered the power of the Welsh Dragon, right? If so, put it on. If it's for a short time, it'll be possible to go into the Balance Breaker state without paying any price. This will be used in place of the price."
Kenny looked surprised. Was he for real? Just putting on the bracelet and he'll be able to go into Balance Breaker?
"As a side effect, you'll also temporarily undo the seal that's been applied on you. Your Pawn power has been blocked, right?"
Okay, where did he get that information? Kenny was a Pawn that had consumed eight pieces, but since he didn't yet possess the strength to cope with that power, his power was being suppressed by Rias.
"This is only my personal opinion, but in terms of piece distribution, Ddraig is seven and you're one, right? No, it may be 7.9 and 0.1. Promotion also builds the necessary foundation for the sake of manifesting Ddraig's true power. Either way, it's a fact that releasing Ddraig's power will release the seal as well, right, Rias Gremory?"
Rias just narrowed her eyes in response to Azazel's question and gave no particular answer.
"Use that ring as a last resort. Since it can't regulate its consumption of stamina, you'll just exhaust yourself wastefully if you activate it suddenly. It will consume an intense amount of stamina and magical power while in armor mode." And that was Azazel's supplementary explanation.
Kenny understood, though. He'll have to rely on his family sword and whatever power he could freely access right now.
Azazel spoke again to reinforce his point. "Remember this well. You are a Devil that was originally born as a human. Even if one possesses a powerful Sacred Gear and your family's sword, there's no meaning if the host is useless. If the opponent against the current you is inexperienced, you can just sprinkle Ddraig's power and swing around the Sword to win, but it's a tractable thing regarding those with greater power and those who understand your ability. At any rate, you yourself are your Sacred Gear's weak point. The cluster of your weakness is assuredly your inability to master it. You'll eventually die if you can't tame your power."
"I-I understand," Kenny said. Yes, he understood that all too painfully well. It was painful to admit, but he recognized it. He's only able to do these amazing things because of Ddraig and the Sword.
"Wouldn't it be easier to just take out the half-vampire with the terrorist," Vali asked naturally with a smile, like it was so easy for him to say. "If you like, I can do it for you."
Kenny glared angrily at him.
"Vali, try to be more considerate, okay?" Azazel told him with his usual smirk. "After all, we're all trying to make peace here."
Sorry, it's just hard for me to do nothing like this."
"Fair enough, then why don't you welcome those magicians? Upset their ranks some. Seeing the White Dragon Emperor should help."
"Understood." Vali agreed to Azazel's suggestion while letting out a breath. He then walked to a window and opened it.
Sprouting his wings, he ascended into the sky.
Zipping past some of the magicians, blasting and knocking them out of the sky with the winds created by his speed. The rest all turned towards him.
When he was right in the center of the action, Vali stopped.
"Here we go—Balance Break!"
[Vanishing Dragon BALANCE BREAKER!]
After that sound, a snow-white aura covered Vali's form. When the light stopped, his body was wrapped in a whole-body armor that emitted a white radiance.
As he annihilated the magicians in the sky, Rias received the special technique formula from her forehead by Grayfia. She's already done Kenny before the redhead. "After you, we'll prepare a magic circle to depart," she said to her sister in law.
However, after she finished, Grayfia gasped and looked to the right. At an empty shape in the room. Kenny and Rias looked in the same direction. To everyone's shock, a magic circle emerged on the floor of the meeting room. It was a Devil circle, and wasn't one Kenny's ever seen before.
When they saw it, all the leaders of the Three Great Powers were shocked. Even Rias was shocked. "What's she doing here?!"
"Who is it?" Kenny asked, staring at the circle with everyone else. Whoever it was, they were bad news. He reached behind and pulled out the Sword.
The person appeared from the circle, and gave a defiant smile. Looking at the person, Kenny saw they were a tall, bespectacled woman with a voluptuous figure, tan skin with long brown hair tied into a bun with a headset and blue-grey eyes. She wore an extremely low-cut dress and it had a high slit which exposed a large portion of her breasts.
Seriously, what is it with these people's clothing?
"Well, if it isn't the unworthy Devil King Sirzechs and Little Miss Serafall," the woman said to them.
Kenny stared at the woman. Who was she? How does even know Sirzechs and Serafall.
"So where is this Red Dragon Samurai I've been hearing so much about," said the woman, looking around the room. Then her eyes landed on Kenny and the Sword, making her smirk in a mix of sinister and seductive intent. "There you are. My, aren't you a hunk."
Kenny glaring eyes narrowed. Not the first time he's been called handsome. The woman then reached her hand up to her right above her cleavage. Kenny's eyes widened.
"It's too bad I have to kill you," the woman said, touching the wooden head of an Aku neckless.
The sight of the neckless shocked Kenny, Rias, Kiba, Xenovia, and Father Leonardo.
"Explain yourself; what are you doing here?" Serafall yelled at the woman. Knowing full well what that neckless meant, and became angry.
"Grayfia, transferred Rias and Kenny quickly!" Sirzechs quickly instructed wife.
"Yes!" Grayfia urgently conjured a small magic circle on the floor beneath the feet of the two. Exactly sized to fit only about two people in it.
"Not so fast!" The woman exclaimed a raised a wooden scepter she had with her to the ceiling. From the tip of the weapon, a small ball of intense Devil magic appeared.
Rias yelled. "W-Wait, Grayfia!? Sirzechs!" Kenny and Rias were enveloped by the light of transfer...
KA-BOOM!
Kenny and Rias were started by the sound of the explosion, it was coming from far away. Before they realized it, we were in the club room. It had made a lot of noise, but the transfer had succeeded. However, as they looked around, they saw that there was no one there.
Out of the corner of Kenny's eye there was a bright orange light. He looked towards the source and saw it was coming from the window.
He and Rias ran to it and were shocked to see there was an explosion right where the new school was.
"Oh no…" The redhead whispered with worry.
Kenny placed a hand on her shoulder to comfort her. "I'm sure everyone made it safe. Your brother and the leaders would've worked together, right?"
Rias was silent for a moment, before nodding. Looking at him, she carried a serious expression. "You're right, there are other things to take care of first. I want you to promote yourself to Queen."
"Got it!"
Turned out, Kenny was right. Back at the destruction of the school, as the smoke cleared up, it was revealed that Sirzechs, Azazel, and Michael had indeed worked together to survive. With all the frozen people together, the leaders combined their powers and created a protective barrier to shield themselves and the others from the blast.
However, the woman found it all to be amusing. "Adorable; the Three Great Powers put up a defensive barrier together," she said, laughing mocking at them. "Adorable and pathetic!"
Sirzechs glared at her. "What are you thinking, siding with the First Legion, Katerea?" He demanded.
Katerea smirked egotistically. "What I'm thinking is the complete opposite of everyone at this disgusting meeting. If God and the Devil King aren't around anymore, then there should be a revolution in this world! I'm here for the glory of the great and powerful Aku!"
"Katerea, stop this right now!" Serafall yelled at the woman. Katerea showed a hateful expression at the young Devil King. "Why would you do such a thing!?"
"Serafall, how dare you act so shamelessly as the one who stole the position of Leviathan from me! I'm descended from the original Leviathan! I was the one suited to be Devil King!"
"Katerea...I-I!"
Katerea chuckled mockingly. "Oh, don't worry, darling. Once I kill you today, I'll simply take back the name of the Devil King Leviathan for myself," she told the girl.
"Of course, I see now," said Azazel with his fearless smile. "So, it's not too much to think that this isn't just a simple Devil's coup d'état."
Michael also agreed. "It would seem that if she's allied herself with the First Legion, then it's likely she's a follower of Aku and seeks to rule the whole world."
"Oh, Michael nailed it," Katerea said. "No one wants a world where God and the Devil King's death are covered up. Once our great lord, Aku has returned, he'll promise us everything that we could have wanted. By following him, we will take this decaying realm and reform it for ourselves instead."
Azazel started laughing.
"Azazel, what do you find so amusing?"
After a good laugh, Azazel showed a wicked smile. "Really? He really promised you all of that?" he inquired from the vixen villain. "Has it ever accorded to you that Aku promised you lot all that because he was using you? And the guy's die. Can't you do something else with your lives?"
Katerea however, wasn't going to let that slide and became enraged. "I'll teach you to mock me," she hissed. Her body becoming cloaked in an intense and powerful Devil aura that would send lesser beings running for the hill.
But Azazel was anything but a lesser being. He released a gloomy aura from his body, similar to doing a battle enhancement. "Oh, you will, will you? Sounds like fun," he said.
Sirzechs gave Katerea one final warning. "Katerea, you have no intention of backing down?"
"Not at all, Sirzechs," Katerea responded confidently, adjusting her outfit to cover her breasts better. Which made them jiggle. "Don't get me wrong, you were a good Devil King, but you won't have that or any other title much longer, unfortunately."
"Doubtful. Shall we, then?" The Lucifer asked the others, before another dome barrier was deployed to protect them.
Azazel unfolded twelve black wings, before he and Katerea ascended to the sky. Once at a high enough altitude, the two of them face each other from meters away.
"A descendant of the former Devil King Leviathan. A monster nearing her end that was desperate enough to turn to Aku. Not a bad opponent. I think I'll treat myself to some Armageddon."
"Surprise. You don't scare me."
And with that, the two powerful beings began fighting.
"So, Rias, who was that woman," Kenny asked as they walked down the hall, trying to find Gasper as quickly as they could. From inside the building, they could hear intense fighting going on outside. "You seemed like you knew who she was."
"Katerea Leviathan," Rias answered as they walked beside each other. "You know how the first Devil Kings were killed during the war, they were replaced by Devils who earned instead of inherited those titles, right?"
"That's right. Your brother and Serafall became the new Kings," Kenny said. But then he realized what that meant. "So, I take it Katerea is the one that was next in line, right?"
"You're correct. Throughout the long years of fighting, the Devils were almost completely decimated. If the new Devil Kings hadn't ended the war when they did, then we probably wouldn't be here right now. But the direct descendants of the Devil Kings still retaliated. They declared themselves to be the rightful successors, so they were chased to the farther depths of Hell. Katerea was a part of the resistance. She is a descendant of the Leviathan family."
Kenny scowled. "And that's when she met Aku and his forces. If I had to guess, then I'd say that she and the rest of the descendants were promised their titles back if they sided with him."
After walking down, the stairs, they stopped in front of a large down.
"They're here," she whispered, before turning to Kenny. "Are you ready."
Kenny took in a deep breath of air, and then let it out. "Let's do this."
BANG!
With a kick to the doors, Kenny broke them down the doors. "Gasper!" Kenny called out to the vampire. Directly in front of him and Rias were female magicians wearing those weird robes. The cross-dressing boy Gasper was there, tied to a chair with rope.
"—! Impossible, they've transferred here!"
"Damn Devils!"
SLASH! SLICE!
Kenny was quick to sliced and killed the two women that spoke.
"How did they get here?" Another one questioned. Rias however paid no attention to the women and just confirmed Gasper's safety. Relieved to see him safe.
"Don't worry, we're here," she said to him.
"We are outnumbered," Michael told the people in the shield. "But a war of attrition must still be avoided." One magic bolt hit the shield, and caused a bit of an opening.
"Grayfia's currently analyzing the gate," Sirzechs said. Grayfia did this by scanning at a small magic circle in her hands.
"Which means we need to buy her some extra time." Serafall interpreted.
"Leave that to us." That came from the Grand Exorcist himself. Sirzechs, Serafall, and Michael all looked towards him, and saw Father Leonardo standing with his Excalibur Blessing in his right hand and his left arm having his bronze shield. With him were Kiba with his Holy Devil Sword, Xenovia with her Durandal, and Irina with her Excalibur Mimic. Already for battle.
"Can you work together," asked Sirzechs.
"Yes," Irina said with a confident nod. "Xenovia and I became friends when we were Chief Michael's guards, and the four of us have teamed up before."
"In the meantime, let's hope Azazel has the power to defeat her," said Michael.
Xenovia gave him a small smile. "There's no need to worry, Chief Michael. Remember, he's not alone out there."
"Right. He's got Rias and Kenny," said Kiba.
And so, the leaders nodded in agreement. With the enemy magicians were closing in on their hovering magic circles, a small opening in the shield dome was opened. Father Leonardo, Kiba, Xenovia, and Irina let out a battle cry and jumped out. Ready to cut down the First Legion magicians.
Slice! Slash! Slice!
Kiba used his speed and zipped from magician to magician. He stopped to cut one down, making them disappear, then speeds over to the next and did the same.
Father Leonardo held up his shield as he charged at a group of enemies. No matter how many magic bolts hit the bronze shield, it didn't stop the Grand Exorcist. Gritting his teeth, the men then roared when he was close enough to them and sword his Holy Sword at them.
Slice! Slice! Slice! Slice!
Taking out four of the magicians in one swing.
Xenovia yelled and swung Durandal around. Taking out many of the magicians. Some of the terrorists turned to her and started firing teleportation magic at her. Forcing her to use her large sword to shield herself from the bullets.
It worked, however, she was distracted and didn't see the female magician speak up behind her.
Whish!
Suddenly, before the magician could blast Xenovia, Excalibur Mimic wrapped around her torso. Irina landed a few feet away, and yanked on the rope. Sending the magician off her circle and defenseless in the air.
"Xenovia!"
"Irina!"
SLASH!
Xenovia cut the bonded magician in half, making her disappear.
Afterwards, the blue-haired girl landed next to Irina. The two of them then got ready for battle, their backs touching. "Thank you," Xenovia said. Magicians were now surrounding them.
"Why?" Irina surprised her with that question. "Why didn't you tell me the truth, Xenovia? That you weren't a traitor, but had just been exiled."
"In order to tell you that, I would've also had to tell you that God didn't exist and was murdered by Aku," Xenovia explained. "I couldn't do that to you. And I didn't have the strength to tell you."
Irina gasped, having now fully grasped why she lied to her.
"Irina?"
Steeling her resolve, she smiled. "Well, come on. We can't let these talks be thwarted, right? Because if peace gets established, then Devils won't be my enemy anymore."
Xenovia smiled, happy that she could still save her friendship with Irina "And neither will believers in God," she said. "Then, let's do this! We can fight for our friendship's sake."
"All right!"
The reunited friends charged.
Back in the clubhouse, Kenny stood over the last of the magicians that kidnapped Gasper. Having killed them quickly and easily, he flicked the blood off the blade before walking over to Gasper.
Shiss!
A quick swing cuts to the rope holding Gasper in the chair.
Rias then gently adjusted the armband on Gasper's right arm. "There you are. This should keep you more in control," she told the young boy. However, Gasper wasn't responding and just looked down at the floor. "Gasper?"
Gasper just broke into tears then. "Why didn't you just kill me?"
That got surprised looks from Rias and Kenny. "Why would you even say something like that," asked the Pawn.
"Because it would've been better for everyone if I was dead! I'm a useless coward, and not only that—look what happened. My stupid power caused it, so I don't deserve to live anymore!" Gasper raggedly shed tears.
Rias gently cupped Gasper's face and had him look at her. "Don't be so dramatic. Remember what I told you when I made you one of us? That now that you've been reborn, you will live for me, and at the same time, you will find a way of being that will make you happy. You are my servant and a part of my household. I made a solemn vow. I will not abandon you."
She really was amazing. Rias Gremory. Kenny really was lucky to have her as a girlfriend. "She's right," Kenny came over and kneeled down beside Rias, looking at Gasper with comforting eyes. "You know Karen's out there frozen in time. I think she'll appreciate it if you saved her. So, don't be afraid, and enough with the crying. You've got us on your side. Along with my sister, Akeno, Asia, Kiba, Koneko, Xenovia. Along with everyone else. We're all your friends, and we believe in you."
Gasper looked at him in amazement. He then quickly wiped away his treats and put on a brave smile.
"All right, let's go save the day!"
"Are you as excited about your final moments as I am," Katerea asked Azazel mockingly as the two faced off. She then held up a hand and a small magic circle appeared over her palm. From it, snakes made from black energy with orange glowing outlines started shooting out from it.
Katerea started laughing as the snakes wrapped around her body. Her power was increased tenfold. Causing her skin to turn purple with energy for a moment, before going back to normal.
Azazel was confused by this. "A snake?"
Katerea summoned two magic circles, and shot from them a large column of the Demonic snake power.
She grinned with satisfaction, seeing that Azazel was no one.
"We should clear something up before moving forward."
The woman gasped when she heard Azazel right behind her. Enraged, she charged her left hand with the same new power, before trying around to swing at him.
BASH!
Despite the sound of the impact, Azazel was just fine. Having used his left hand to easily block the attack.
"You've got a lot of aura. Seems to be more than a Devil King's descendant should possess," Azazel stated with his daring smile. "Where'd you get this power?"
"I would love to answer that question, but why waste so much breath when you are just going to die?!"
The fighting continued. And it wasn't just limited to Azazel and Katerea. On the ground, the sword users were doing everything they could do to hold off the magicians. However, they were outnumbered and weren't given a moment to breathe.
Magic bullets hit Father Leonardo as he defended himself. He gritted his teeth as he tried to not be knocked over. But then he noticed some of the enemy coming behind him.
"Red Dragon Slash!"
SSSHHHIIINNNKKK!
A Red Dragon Slash cut through the air and quickly took out all of the magicians, and more as the attack continued onwards.
The Grand Exorcist was surprised to see it, before turning his head towards the direction it came from. He smiled. "They're here!"
Kenny stood, holding the stance after sending out the attack. Behind him stood Rias, impressed with Kenny, and Gasper who tried to look brave.
The black-haired teenager nodded with a smirk, before looking up to Katerea. Time to take her down.
However, Rias saw this and placed a hand on her lover's shoulder. Stopping him before he could go. "I know that you want to fight her, but you're still not strong enough to fight her," she said soothingly. "Besides, we've still got a job to do."
Kenny was hesitant, but nodded. The three of them then ran to the dome shield.
Some magicians tried to get in their way.
SLICE! SLICE! SLICE!
After jumping into the air, Kenny flew past the magicians while cutting through them. Making them disappear.
Sirzechs and Michael opened an opening for them. Kenny stopped and turned towards the enemy, as Rias ushered Gasper quickly into the shield. "This is too dangerous," she said, looking to Sirzechs. "Which is why I need you to please take care of Gasper for me."
"All right," Sirzechs said, before closing the shield. However, as he stood in the protection of the dome, Gasper looked hesitant. He turned his head and watched as the redhead walked to stand with her boyfriend.
"We're supposed to protect this area until the gate closes, so let's focus on that first!" Rias said to him, looking at the arm of magicians with determination.
[Boost!]
"Right!" Kenny shared her determination and charged into the fray. Join Kiba, Xenovia, Irina, and Father Leonardo in fighting back the enemies. Rias stood a few feet away and summoned a large crimson magic shield to protect herself and the shield dome behind her. The magician turned their attention to her and start firing at her. Rias struggled, but stood her ground.
As Gasper watched the fighting, Sirzechs said, "The only one who can use strong protection magic is Rias."
BREAK!
"AAH!" Rias screamed as she was thrown to the ground, after the shield broke under the impacts of the stress and damage of the magic attacks.
Gasper trembled. "This whole thing's all my fault."
"Rias!"
SLICE!
Kenny came to Rias's aimed, and cut a magician that was about to attack her in half. Making the enemy disappear.
Gasper's eyes welled up with tear, before shutting them. "I should help them. I wanna help," he opened his eyes again. This time with a look of determination. "RIAS! KENNY!"
The two turned towards him with wide eyes.
"Please listen. I can fight, too. I want to be a hero just like Kenny is. I want to make you all proud of me, and I want to be worthy of you."
Kenny was dodging attacks. "Wrap it up, dude!" He then cut down another magician. Seriously, what is this? An anime?
"I will fight. I just have." Gasper rolled up his sleeve and grabbed the armband. "I'm gonna do whatever it takes to protect my friends!" He broke it off.
Rias was alerted by this and became scared. "You can't, Gasper!" She then looked to her brother, who just stood there and watched. "Please, Zechs, you have to stop him!" the redhead begged as Gasper stood up. "Do something!"
"I can do this! Watch me!" Opening his eyes, they could see they had changed, and were glowing with slit pupils. "I can be a hero, too!" He unleashed his power, and was engulfed in a bright and blinding pink light.
"GASPER!"
Then everything went white.
And then it was over.
High up in the sky, Azazel and Katerea paused their fight for a moment and watched as the effects of the enemy using him were reversed and undone. While Katerea looked shocked, Azazel was pleased.
The magical gate used by the enemy was dissolving before it disappeared.
Kenny looked up at it in amazement. "He did it." Somehow Gasper made time go back to normal. And with the gate down, all that there was left was to take out the rest of the First Legion.
"What was that?" Kenny then heard the familiar voice of Akeno and turned towards it. Everyone that was affected by the time freezing were back to normal.
Sona turned to Tsubaki. "Any idea what just happened?"
"I don't have a clue," Tsubaki said, shaking her head.
Serafall then caught her sister by surprise by running over and throwing her arms around Sona. "Welcome back, Sona~!" She chirped happily, while Sona blushed in embarrassment. Especially when she saw Kenny looking at her.
"Will you get off of me!?"
X-9 and Exdor looked around together, before the scientist saw the enemies all around them and yelped, which was heard by the Phoenix maids. Crowding behind his creation as X-9 pulled out his pistols, and the maids got ready to defend they've.
Gasper wobbled a little on his legs, before beginning to fall over, only for Karen to run over and catch him. She then looked up at the magicians and exclaimed, "Seriously, what the fuck is going on!?"
"We'll tell you the details later," Rias told her peerage and friends. She then deployed her wings to flew up into the air. "For now. I need everyone's help."
Akeno got the memo and used her magic to change into her priestess outfit. "You got it Rias!"
Yubelluna took to the sky with Akeno, summoning her scepter. Just like against the beetle droids, the purple-haired woman spread across the sky and enemy positions magic bomb circle. Rias then summoned one of her circles and expanded it. Akeno shot her lightning at the circle, and through it, the bolts were charged and spread to some of the bomb circles. However, it was enough to set off a chain reaction that bow up many of the magicians.
Xuelan turned to her fellow maids with a grin. "Let's kick ass!" She exclaimed. Karlamine and Isabela nodded with a smile and charged forward. Sona and Tsubaki followed, with Karen and X-9 running after them.
"For our ancestors' ancestors! Attack!" Karen yelled, as they caught up with Kenny and the other sword users.
Together, they advanced forward as they took out every magician in their way. Kenny took out three of them individually, before Sona ran up in front of him and used her magic shield to protect him from magic shots fired at him. Tsubaki and Kiba moved forward together. Kiba sliced one in half down the middle, while the Vice President used her naginata to stab one in front of the blonde, and then the two took turns taking out enemies. X-9 fired multiple rounds into the magicians, as Father Leonardo teamed up with him, by using his shield to protect the robot. Xuelan jumped into the air and fire-kicked one magician in the stomach, as Isabela grabbed another and punched them in the face, and Karlamine zipped ahead a few feet and took out three of the terrorists. Irina and Xenovia followed her example and jumped forward, before cutting down more of them. Karen and Kenny moved up together and took out more.
"Well then, why don't we start getting serious here," Azazel asked Katerea reaching into his jacket. He then pulled out what looked like a lance-like golden dagger with a purple jewel at the end of the handle. "I'm so bored right now, are you?"
Katerea looked at the dagger with suspicion. "What're you holding?" She demanded.
"Something much more interesting than war. Call it my hobby."
Down on the ground, Kenny and Karen put there back together. Scowls on their faces, as they get ready for any more attacks. But as she faced forward, Karen noticed Azazel holding his new toy and gasped. "No way," she said, getting Kenny's attention and he looked his shoulder.
"This is the Downfall Dragon Spear," Azazel said, holding up the dagger as the purple jewel started glowing. "It's an artificial Sacred Gear developed by yours truly. Balance Break."
The dagger transformed into a large ball of light that shined brightly. Kenny watched it happen with his sister, before noticing that his Sacred Gear's green jewel was shining too. Looking back at Azazel, he was shocked to see that Govern-General of the Fallen Angels reappear after the light dissolve. He was now covered in golden dragon armor with purple gems. It's similar to Vali's dragon armor, more than his own dragon-samurai armor.
"Armor of the Fallen Dragon," Azazel announced with a pitchfork shaped Spear of Light in his right hand, and his Fallen Angel wings dissolve and disappeared. "Downfall Dragon Another Armor."
"He can do that?"
Karen sighed. "He calls his work a hobby, but I think he's just obsessed."
Azazel then gave Katerea a 'come here' gesture. "Now, come here."
This enraged Katerea as snakes formed around her back. Growling, she then launched herself. "I'll kill you!"
SLASH!
"AAAAAAAHHH!" Katerea screamed in total agony as Azazel pasted her. Using his Spear of Light to cut out dead across into her left side. As blood shot out of the gaping wound like a geyser, her hair came undone, and her scepter and parts of her clothing was destroyed
Azazel was satisfied with the result.
Trying to keep, Katerea turned to him and pulled one last stunt. Using her powers, she stretched her arms far out. Elongating and enlarging them and her fingers. "I'm not necessarily needed for the return of my master!" She yelled wrapping her tentacle arms and fingers around Azazel's left arm. "If I can take out one of the Three Great Powers, then I welcome death!"
Her face became more monstrous, as parts of her skin turned purple. She was now going to use her new powers to self-destruct.
"I'LL DESTROY MYSELF FOR GLORY!"
"Destroy yourself? Ha! I don't want to mock your hopes and dreams, but it doesn't seem worth it."
Azazel used his Spear of Light to then cut off his left.
This shocked Katerea and made her back away. However, Azazel wasn't letting her get away, and threw the spear at her. "You'll still die!"
STAB!
The spear went right truth the left side of Katerea's head.
The woman screamed a high-pitched wail of agony, as she body dissolved and disappeared. Katerea Leviathan was dead.
Azazel remained in the sky as his arm stump bled out. "But I'm only willing to give up an arm for you," he said. Reverting back to normal, he used his magic to close off the wound and stop the bleeding. The dagger was gone, and only the purple jewel of it remained. As it floated down, Azazel let it fall into his hand. "And yet there's still room for improvement, but I guess I could use you for a while longer." The Fallen Angel then gave the jewel a kiss.
Kenny blink with a surprised expression. "Talk about badass," he whispered.
"It's not over yet," said Rias as she flew by him. "We've still got these guys to take out."
"Right," Kenny said, before holding the Sword in his left hand and stretch out to his left side. The Sacred Gear and Sword were cloaked in a furiously flaming silver aura. And the blade of the ancient weapon turned bright white and green jewel lit up. "Everyone! Get down!"
Everyone fighting turned to Kenny and saw him about to release his attack. So, they quickly got out of the way.
With them out of the way, Kenny slashed the Sword to the right.
SHHHHHHHIIIIINNNNNKKKK!
Making it larger than before, Kenny watched as the massive arch flew across the field taking out every magician in its way.
The arch continued on until every last magician was gone. The attack then slowly disintegrated and disappeared.
Kenny sighed in relief, with steam coming off the Sword. It was finally over.
CLASH!
Something behind him suddenly crashed into the ground behind him, knocking him forward and off his feet. Landing with a grunt, Kenny quickly got up and turned around to see a large crater with a dust cloud coming out of it. "What the hell?"
Out of the crater crawled out Azazel. Though he didn't look all the fazed by the attack. "You got me. Must be losing edge," he said to himself, before looking up at the sky. "Bad, Vali."
Kenny whipped around to see that the White Dragon Emperor was floating in the air in front of them. After being gone for most of the fight, he was final showing himself again. "Sorry, Azazel. Things looked more interesting on this side," he said.
Karen glared at him with suspicion. "Vali, what are you doing?"
Kenny's eyes widened for a moment, before glaring at Vali. "It was you. You're the traitor!" he said accusingly.
Azazel stood up and dusted himself off. "While that may seem like that, I'm not convinced that he's working for Aku," he said, surprising Kenny and Karen. He then sprouted his wings and flew into the air. "Which does lead me to only one question."
He stopped when he was hovering in front of Vali a few feet away.
"You know Shemhaza, My Vice Governor-General. Well, he's recently informed me of a faction that the First Legion's been shifting its focus not only in finding Kenny and the Sword, but also into gather new members from the dangerous elements and members of the Three Great Powers. To build an army from other factions that have started to pop up. The Army of Darkness."
That surprised many on the ground. "Army of Darkness?" Kenny looked up at the conversation with wide eyes.
"So, the First Legion of Darkness is changing, in their war against us," Sirzechs interrupted. "It makes sense, with them reforming and coming back. And just by the title, they've become more powerful than before."
"Whoever's in charge must be strong," Serafall said. "But why would anyone gather such dangerous people together?"
"So. I bet I can guess who's leading you," Azazel said with confidence. "Has to be Orphis, the Ouroboros Dragon, right?"
Rias was shocked by that, and even looked afraid. "Orphis?! It can't be!" She exclaimed.
Kenny looked at him with confusion. "Is that another dragon," he asked warily. If Rias was scared of this Orphis, then they couldn't be good news.
"The Infinite Dragon God, a dragon so strong, even God was afraid of him."
Kenny gulped. "So…Vali's with the Army of Darkness."
"Yes, it is true that I've sided with Orphis and we've helped formed the Army of Darkness with the First Legion," said Vali. "But believe me, neither one of us has the slightest interest in Aku or world domination. We're just in it to use our power. And that's all."
"And the First Legion made a deal with the both of you to do just that. Of course, if you helped the, which makes more sense," Azazel said. "Conspiring with Katerea seemed a little beneath you, but even so. Both of you had Devil Titles stolen, do I wasn't sure."
Serafall asked in shock, "He's a Devil King descendant, too?"
"What are you saying," demanded Rias.
Vali hit his hand against his chest and spoke to all that listened.
"My name is Vali—Vali Lucifer."
That revelation sent a shockwave that rock the minds and hearts of all, expect.
Behind his helmet and mask, Vali smiled wickedly. "I am a direct descendant of one of the dead Devil Kings. My mother was a human, so I'm a half-blood. My father was the grandson of the former Great Devil King Lucifer."
Rias looked in shock, unable to believe what she was hearing. "No…It can't be true."
"How is this possible," asked Karen, also in shock.
Sirzechs frowned. "Of course. Half-human. There's no way we could have known."
"While you have the blood of the real Devil King, since you are also a human, you just happened to be able to be possessed by the Vanishing Dragon," Azazel said before shrugging. "So basically, your very existence is a joke."
"I would go with 'miracle' personally, but to each their own." Vali then further proved it by having several Devil wings appearing from his back. Just like Michael and Azazel.
"Look at his wings!" Asia exclaimed with fright.
Michael grimly lowered his head. "Dear God."
Even Azazel looked a bit troubled, as Vali's wings disappeared. "I have a feeling this one will be the best White Dragon Emperor the world has ever known," he said. "Past, present, and future."
"The best dragon ever," whispered Kenny.
"Kenny Kurosawa." Vali turned to Kenny and brought him out of his thoughts. "Fate can be cruel, wouldn't you agree?"
Kenny scowled at him, but didn't answer.
"I'm the strongest dragon, and I carry with me the blood of the Devil King," he said with his wings glowing brightly. Behind him, Kenny could see Albion appearing. "But you are just a lowly human who was turned into a Devil. And now you have the fate of the whole world on your shoulders. That is to stay, take the Boosted Gear and that sword away, you are nothing."
Kenny just glared at Vali.
"It's disappointing. It's so disappointing it's funny. Even though we are rival Sacred Gears—you and I are as the sky to the earth. No more than that."
Kenny felt himself twitch slightly. "You got a point, Vali?"
"I do; I think you should try harder. You're to be the protector of the world, but you're still too weak. If you ever hope to beat me or Aku, it will require your full potential. Perhaps, you should try being an avenger? I could kill your sister if that would help."
Kenny's eyes widened.
Karen gasped in fright, taking a step back.
"If I take something as precious as that last remaining member of your family away from you, surely you would be able to act on that tragic fate. Karen would most likely be grateful for her murder. So, she can be reunited with the rest of your family in death," Vali said, further antagonizing Kenny. And it seemed to be working, as Kenny's body was shaking. The wind blow through his hair, as his eyes were shadowed over, and he was gritting his teeth in rage. "Yes, let's do that."
"Vali, you monster!" Karen yelled at him, shaking as she started to tear up.
"How can he be so cruel?" Asia exclaimed, also having tears.
Worried for her boyfriend, Rias turned to face him. "Oh, Kenny."
"…You're dead, Vali…" Kenny growled in fury, surprising Rias. "You're not taking her from me. Not Karen, or ANYTHING FROM ME!" As h yelled out to the heavens, his armband's jewel started to glow. Then the jewel of his Sacred Gear glowed extremely bright.
[Welsh Dragon Over Booster!]
In a burst of power, Kenny was in his samurai-dragon armor. "I don't care who they are!" He shouted. "No one hurts my family!"
Rias's eyes widened. "It's his Balance Breaker!"
"Look, Ablion. The boy's power has gone up exponentially," Vali said to his dragon. Watching Kenny as his body was covered in a glowing fiery red aura.
[The Sacred Gear uses strong feelings to sustain its power. You're facing pure rage from him right now. Well done. That is one of the most appropriate ways of drawing out the dragon.]
Vali then further mocked Kenny. "So, what you're saying is, I'm even better at drawing out his dragon than he is at being one." Kenny's thrusters burst to life, and he rocketed into the sky towards Vali at breakneck speed.
CLASH!
Vali blocked the attack with one arm, however, the Sword was able to cut into the armor.
Kenny acted quickly, and summoned his other sword. If Vali wanted his full potential, then he was going to get it. "Ascalon!"
[Blade!]
The Ascalon sword slid out of the left gauntlet and Kenny swung at Vali's head. But Vali ducked down, then kicked Kenny away from him. Kenny was able to level himself in middle air and faced Vali. Both swords ready.
[The Dragon Slayer too? I won't be able to deflect cuts from that either.]
Vali heard his dragon. "Alright, then I wouldn't let him cut me again." He powered up.
The two charged at one another.
CLASH!
"Kenny!" Rias shouted to her boyfriend and was about to run to him. However, she was stopped by a hand grabbing her arm. The redhead looked to see it was her brother. "Let me go; he needs me!"
"At this point, both of their auras have passed their limits," he explained to her. "If you get too close to either of them, you'll burn and die."
"But I—"
CLASH! CHASH! CHASH!
More clashing in the sky had Rias turning her head back to the fighting. Her eyes widening at the sight of red and white powers clashing against each other. "I can't just sit here and watch this!"
Kenny charged at Vali and swung Ascalon at him, but Vali moved back a few feet away. Kenny then quickly charged at him and cuts across his rival's stomach.
[Boost!]
He boosted and started to swing both swords at Vali.
[Divide!]
In an instant, Kenny's movement slowed as his power was divided.
BASH!
"GAH!" Kenny coughed up blood when Vali zoomed and kicked him in the stomach. Sending the young man flying down to the ground and clashing. Struggling to crawl back up to his feet, Kenny cursed to himself. How could he have forgotten? Forgotten that Vali's able to divide his powers, even if he boosted.
"Are you all right?" Rias yelled with worry to him.
Kenny stood up. "I'm fine."
"Kenny, don't lose!" Gasper exclaimed.
"You can do it!" Karen cheered for her brother.
Kenny nodded to them, before turning to Vali. His Sacred Gear jewel started to glow. With everyone cheering him on, he couldn't lose in front of and then lose them.
"Adorable," Vali said, as his wings started to glow bright blue with tiny little particles coming off of them.
"What's he doing," Kenny asked Ddraig.
[He sent the extra energy he got from you out through his wings. By doing that, he can maintain his power at the upper limits of his capacity.]
Kenny narrowed his eyes. So, no matter how powerful his abilities are, there's still a limit to what he can handle? This gave him an idea.
Tired of waiting, Vali extended out his hands, before charging white spheres of energy in them. "During the fight with Kokabiel, you were fighting for the sake of your friends, weren't you? Does this mean I should kill you friends, before I kill your sister!?"
He threw them at the group of Devil. More pacifically, at Asia. The young girl prepared her for the worst.
SLICE! SLASH!
Kenny was quick to jump in front of her and cut the two spheres in half, destroying them in an explosion.
"What about her?" Vali exclaimed, and went straight of Rias.
"NO!"
BASH!
Using his thrusters, Kenny charged and tackled into Vali. Pushing him up into the blood red sky. "You touch her or Asia, I'll kill you, motherfucker!" Kenny roared in fury.
"That's it! Hate me more! Get angrier! Get stronger and stronger for me." Vali yelled as if obsessed with the adrenaline of the fight. "Let's have a real fight!"
Grabbing Kenny's head, Vali blasted him away and back with several painful magical circles.
Kenny yelled in agony as he was thrown back, but quickly stopped with the use of his thrusters. This was far from over. "Ddraig, transfer power to Ascalon!"
[Transfer!]
The power being transferred to the sword inside of the left gauntlet. Kenny then had the Sword being held in the same left hand. It too being cloaked in the power of Ascalon.
SLICE!
Kenny cuts across Vali's face, shattering parts of his mask and helmet on the left side. That's it. That was what Kenny was looking for. So, he stabbed the Sword into Vali's shoulder. Breaking throw the white armor and drawing blood, as Vali grunted in pain. "Do it again!"
[Transfer!]
"He's transferring power to Vali?" Rias exclaimed in shock.
Kenny pushed the Sword deeper into Vali. Vali tried to grab him, but the Red Dragon Samurai swatted his arm away with his free right arm, before punching him in the face. "Not happening!" He exclaimed. "You can only handle so much power, so I'm going to overload your system, bastard!"
Vali's wings started to take on a greenish glow. Seeing that, Kenny pulled out the Sword and slightly cut the chest of the White Dragon's armor. He then kicked him away.
"And if you can't divide against Ascalon, then you can't protect yourself against this! ARMOR BREAKER!"
The cut he left on Vali glowed, surprising the silver-haired boy.
SLICE!
Just like in the Rating Game, that cut grew larger and dug in deeper. His Scale-Mail armor was destroyed in an instant, and Vali yelled in pain as a large sword appeared on his chest. Cutting across his chest, but unlike the time Kenny first used the technique, it didn't wound him too badly.
Even so, it did cause Vali to fall to the ground with a bleeding gash in his chest. Clenching his wound in pain, he looked up as Kenny slowly landed a few feet in front of him. Flicking the blood of the Sword. "That's what I'm talking about," he grunted, coughing up some blood. "You completely blew away my Sacred Gear. See, I knew you could hold your own if you just tried. It's what I expected from my rival."
Kenny watched as Vali stood to his feet. He gasped in shock when Vali's body glowed, and his armor returned. "Damn!"
[It wouldn't be over until the other person is unable to fight any longer. This is how dragons battle.]
After Ddraig spoke, Kenny noticed out of the corner of his eye that the jewel of his left gauntlet was glowing and flashing. "What's wrong?"
[The armband is reaching the limit of its effectiveness.]
Kenny silently cursed to himself. This was happening because he was still too weak again. If he lost the armor, then he's going to die.
[Run away, or you'll die.]
"That's not an opinion, Ddraig," Kenny said to his dragon. Then he noticed something on the ground at his feet. Looking down, he saw that it was one of Vali's jewels. One that he cut during the fighting. It must have fallen off when he used the Armor Breaker move.
And just like that, Kenny came up with a bold and extremely reckless plan.
"Ddraig, the Sacred Gear evolves in response to what I'm feeling, right," he asked. Reaching down, Kenny grabbed the jewel with his left hand.
[Yes, but before you do anything rash, are you really ready to die?]
Kenny smirked. "Well, there's a saying in my family; Nothing worth having is easily attained. Sometimes you must fight for what is yours—and what you believe in!" He exclaimed and held up the jewel to the sky. His left hand's crystal started to glow, and the Sword in his right hand started to shine.
[Hahahaha! You really are your ancestor's descendant with that resolve I've always liked about you! Now, let me show you my determination! I am the mass of power known as the Red Dragon Emperor. We will survive this together as true partners! Kenny Kurosawa?!]
"Yeah!"
"What can you do so late in the game," Vali asked with a bored tone.
"It's not over until I say it's over, dickhead! And I'm going to beat you by taking your power!"
SHATTER!
All were extremely shocked when Kenny smashed the Welsh Dragon jewel that was on the back of his right hand into pieces, and drove into it the Vanishing Dragon jewel.
"Kenny, no!" Rias shouted to him. And she right to worry, as the Occult Research watched Kenny drop the Sword and grab his right hand.
Screaming out in agony, with blue and green light surrounding and sparking all around him. It hurt more than any pain he's ever felt. Spears of Light, Riser's attacks, and even silver bullets were nothing compared to what he was going through now.
"Are you trying to take my power," Vali asked, sounding amused.
Kenny gritted his teeth and growled, trying to fight the pain. "Kiba managed to fuse Holy and Devil powers together. I can, too. I'm going to take your vanishing power, combine with my Sacred Gear and Sword's righteousness, and then kick your ass!" He yelled, bending down and picking up the Sword, making it shine again. As he stood up straight, Kenny heard Albion.
[Rather reckless. We are conflicting existences. To do that would be suicide.]
[So you know, Albion, possessing this particular master has taught me something important. Even a fool can make the impossible possible, as long as he never gives up!]
Kenny grinned at Ddraig's response, even though in a great amount of pain. "And I'm that fool! I'm the fool that'll overcome this pain and take you down!" The Red Dragon Samurai yelled at the top of his lungs and let go of his right arm when it was starting to glow a bright blue fire.
[Vanishing Dragon, Power is Taken!]
Kenny pointed the Sword out at Vali, giving Vali a good view when the fires went away. Revealing his right gauntlet was now white as Vali's armor, with black claws and the green jewel was replaced with the blue one. After showing off the result of taking his opponent's power, Kenny grabbed the Sword with both hands and got ready to fight.
And with Albion's response, Kenny could get that Vali's also shocked at the sight.
[Impossible. This is impossible.]
[You've definitely taken years off your life. Most devils live almost forever, but you will not be one of them.]
"Don't worry. I didn't even want to, anyways," Kenny said with a grin. "I'm still going to stop Aku from returning before I do! And that means taking you out, Vali!"
Vali only found it funny and laughed. "This is fun. My turn to play seriously," he said, before flying up into the air. Kenny watched as Vali spread his wings outs. Making them larger and start to glow.
[Half Dimension!]
Blue and white ripples of energy came out from the wings. Kenny watched anxiously as Vali pointed his hand at the school building. The White Dragon then started to slowly close his hand, and everyone watched as the building shrank under his powers. "What's he doing?" He exclaimed.
"Vali is warping the dimensions," Michael said. "It's a very dangerous action."
"Wait, how is that fair?" Rias exclaimed.
"It isn't fair at all." Azazel said, flying down and landing right in front of the redhead. "Oh, what are we going to do with our two fighting dragon lovebirds? He'll have to want more to win."
Kenny heard him and knew he was right. Vali wasn't going to go down just because he now had another power to go with his other two. He needed to do more.
"Hey, Red Dragon Samurai. Kenny!" Azazel called out to him.
Kenny turned his head and looked over his shoulder at him. "What do you want?"
"Let me make sure this is simple, so you'll understand. That power he has divides things around it in half," Azazel started exampling with a mischievous smirk. "That means Rias Gremory will be divided too."
Kenny gasped.
"Your girlfriend, your sister, everyone you care about here will be divided. And what do you think will happen when they are? Simple. They'll all cease to exist. And disappear forever."
Kenny just stood there, listening to every word with horror.
Rias? Disappearing forever?
It couldn't be true.
The thought of living a life without the redhead was unbearable. He loved her.
His mind flashed back to that night he held her in his arms, believing that she was dead.
"Come now, Azazel," Vali said with a humored. "Surely you can't expect that to do anything for—"
SLICE!
"SHUT UP!" Kenny shouted as he slashed across Vali's chest. Cutting deep into it and causing blood to come out.
Vali coughed up as he was sent crashing to the ground a few meters away.
[Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost! Boost!]
Kenny shout out to the red sky above as his both his Sacred Gear, his right gauntlet, and the Sword started to glow. An intense amount of power exploded from his body in the form of glowing green and blue flames that were sent everywhere. The leaders of the factions quickly put up shields to protect everyone from the power, as if they were to come into contact with them, they'd be burnt alive.
Azazel laughed out loud at it all, also shielding himself. All around them, trees and building were destroyed by the powers of the Boosted and Divide Gears. "This fight it awesome! His power increases this much just to continue having Rias around."
[Boost!]
With that one last boost, Kenny rocketed towards Vali.
Just as he was getting up, Vali saw Kenny right for him and launched into the air.
STAB!
Only for Kenny to change directions and stab him right in the chest!
BASH!
Kenny then punched him and pulled out the Sword, causing more pain for Vali as tried to fly away. "Where did that speed come from?" He asked with blood in his mouth.
"TRY TOUCHING ANYONE I LOVE AND CARE ABOUT! I DARE YOU!" Kenny roared in blinding rage, rocketing towards Vali at speeds the White Dragon couldn't out run. "MY SISTER, KAREN!"
BANG!
Kenny kicked Vali right in the face.
"SONA AND HER PEERAGE!"
SHATTER!
Kenny brought the Sword down on Vali's head, while Vali tried to lean his head back. The Sword cuts the mask and helmet, breaking it. Showing Vali glaring at Kenny with a bloody mouth and scar down his face.
"THE PHOENIX MAIDS!"
SLICE!
Kenny cut across his torso again.
He then grabbed Vali by the head.
[Divide! Divide!]
"MY FRIENDS AND MY GIRLS!"
After draining Vali of his powers, Kenny threw Vali into the ground. Making his body get stuck in the dirt.
Kenny then held the Sword in both hands and held it over his head, charging a massive Red Dragon Slash. When it turned bright white, Kenny shouted, "AND I'LL NEVRE LET YOU HARM RIAS! RED DRAGON SLASH!"
SSSHHHHHIIIIINNNNKKKKK!
The white arch raced towards Vali.
KA-BOOM!
The explosion caused from the impact was massive, as the Slash cut a deep crevasse into the ground.
All looked on in amazement at the moment of destruction caused by Kenny, as he slowly landed on the ground. Staring at the crevasse and the billowing smoke coming out of it.
"Did he get him," asked Asia.
Kenny stood there for a moment. Waiting to see if anything was going to happen, or if Vali was still alive.
But there was only silence.
With a sigh, Kenny had his armor disappear. It was over, and he felt weak and tired.
"That's it!"
Kenny gasped and his eyes widened in shock and horror. As the smoke cleared, Vali came floating out of the crevasse. Badly injured, even more than Kenny was, with his armor off and his shirt and jacket destroyed. Leaving him shirtless, and showing his bloodied and carved up torso.
"That's what I wanted from you," Vali said with a wild grin, as he landed on the ground. Now craving the battle more than ever. "This is so interesting!"
Even the members of the Occult Research Club were horrified that he could still be alive after that fight. "How can he still stand up?" Xenovia exclaimed.
"Kenny, get out of there!" Rias yelled worriedly.
"Alright. Think you can handle something stronger, even without your Scale-Mail?" Vali asked. "It's the Juggernaut." But Albion was quick to respond.
[Forget it, Vali. That is not the best choice for this situation.]
Kenny got ready to fight, as Vali started to chant. "I, one who awakens, to the supremacy…"
[Boost!]
Kenny wasn't going to back down yet. He glared as Vali's body and wings started to glow blue.
[Vali! Are you asking me to adapt to this power?]
"…and join with me?"
SHATTER!
Suddenly, the top of the barrier that protected the school crated, before completely falling apart when someone crashed through it.
The person crashed to the ground right in front of Vali. Kenny looked surprised at the person, who turned out to be a young man with short black hair dressed in ancient Chinese armor that was used during the Three Kingdoms period. He was also equipped with a staff.
Vali seemed annoyed at the presence of the young man. "Bikou, what are you doing here?"
"We're finally going to fight with the Northern Earth Gods, so I was sent to find you and bring you back," said Bikou with his staff over his shoulder.
"I see. It's about time."
"Who are you?" Kenny demanded, getting both their attentions.
"That's Bikou," said Azazel as he walked towards Kenny's side. "A descendant of the Victorious Fighting Buddha."
Kenny's eyes widened and he looked at Bikou. "He's related to Son Wukong?"
"I have to say, Bikou, I never expected you to become a member of the Army of Darkness. Hell must have frozen over. On the other hand, the White Dragon and Son Goku do look good together."
Bikou laughed heartily. "Well, charm and beauty do run in my family, so I look good with just about anybody."
Kenny narrowed his scowling eyes. "So, I take it you're leaving now."
"That's right. Sorry Red Dragon Samurai, but as much as I want to stick around and play, I'm afraid that I'll have to say goodbye."
Kenny was silent for a moment, while looking to Vali. There was an intense and deadly silence as Kenny glared at the silver-haired boy, and Vali just smirk right back at him.
After a moment, Kenny said in a low, threatening voice. "Vali... tell Orphis... Tell them all... Whoever comes, whoever it is... I'll kill them. I'll kill them all."
Vali's smirk grew. "Sure, you will."
Bikou then spun his staff, before slamming one end into the ground. A black portal appeared underneath them, and the two started to sink into it.
"When our battle continues, we should make this fight more intense. Make sure you get stronger, Kenny."
And with that, Vali and Bikou disappeared.
After a moment of silence, Kenny dropped down to his knees and dropped the Sword. Panting heavily after the exhausting fighting and battle with Vali. Not to mention the fact that he was just going out of his Scale Mail armor that used up a lot of his strength.
Azazel stared at him with an impressed expression. "Even if it was only for a short moment, he released an explosive amount of power. He's out of steam," he said.
Rias then came running past the Fallen Angel and rushed towards Kenny with a panicked expression. "Kenny!"
Kenny turned his head to her with a slight smile. "It's alright, Rias," he said weakly. Rias got down on her knees and hugged his head close to her breasts. He weakly placed a hand on her right hand. "It's okay…You're safe. You're still here with me."
"Oh, Kenny," Rias said lovingly and gave him a kiss on the head.
About the battle, the armies of the three big powers came in and carried out the processing of cleaning up the school. Sirzechs, Serafall, and Michael could be seen giving orders to subordinates of all three factions. With some restoring the school to it normal size, and even repairing the gym that was destroyed. The corpse of the magicians Kenny killed were carried out of the old school building, and the mess was cleaned up inside.
"Finally, a joint effort between all of us," Rias said as she, Akeno, and Sona stood beside each other.
"It looks like we really have achieved peace this time, doesn't it," Akeno asked.
Sirzechs, Grayfia, and Michael walked over to the Governor-General. "Apologies, Azazel; Katerea was one of our internal issues," said the Devil King.
"Vali from our side cause problems, as well," Azazel said to him. "And, it was my mistake not to nip that in the bud a long time ago."
Michael turned his head to Sirzechs. "Everything truly is starting anew."
Kenny limped his way over to them, and stood before Michael. While he was still upset about Asia being banished, and all the painful events that happened because of it, he was willing to give the Angel a chance to redeem himself. "Excuse me, Michael? I wanted to ask you something."
Michael turned and smiled. "Yes, how may I help you, young Kurosawa."
Kenny then said, "I know that Asia and Xenovia forgave you, but I just want to know; do you want to make it up to them? For letting them get banished?"
His face turned sad. "As long as it's within my power, I'd do anything to right our wrong," he admitted, as Asia and Xenovia were standing by and listening.
After hearing that, Kenny smiled. "Then you should know that it would mean the world to them if they could pray again, even if they are Devils."
Asia and Xenovia, who stood beside each other behind Kenny, gasped.
Hearing his wish, Michael showed a surprised expression. However, the Chief of the Angels gave a thankful and happy smile to Kenny, realizing that he truly was Jack's descendent. A strong man with a heart of gold. Michael turned his head to Xenovia and Asia. "Well ladies, is that the truth?"
"Yes." Both girls said simultaneously.
"I want nothing more than to give you that chance again, but let me ask you this. Would you still pray, even though you know God isn't here anymore?"
"Yes," Asia said with honesty. "Even if there is no God, I would love to be able to pray; it brings me comfort."
"Same for me," Xenovia said with a hand over her heart. "I'd appreciate the chance to give thanks to God as well as to you, Chief Michael."
"We'll ask the same on their behalf," said a familiar hard voice. Kenny, Xenovia, and Asia turned around to see Father Leonardo and Irina walking up to them. "Please let them pray."
Xenovia could understand the Grand Exorcist asking for them to pray again, but Irina too? "Irina."
Irina turned to her blue-haired friend with a look of guilt. "I didn't know the entire story, and I was so devastated when I thought you had betrayed us. I'm so sorry."
"Well, don't be like that; there's nothing to apologize for," Xenovia told her friend with a smile.
Irina then turned to Asia. "Asia, what I said to you was mean-spirited and just plain cruel."
"Oh, not at all, I'm used to it anyway," Asia said with a small smile.
The chestnut-haired girl then turned to Kenny. Her look of guilt grew, and she looked like she was going to start tearing up. "Kenny, you were my childhood friend and yet I've said so many horrible things about you and your family. I even was willing to kill you…"
"Oh, shut up," Kenny said with a roll of his eyes and surprised Irina greatly by pulling her into a hug. Irina blushed brightly, before Kenny pulled away from her and smiled nice and big at her. "You're my friend who I haven't seen in years and you don't even give me a hug. And I know you said those things because you were tricked. You're still the same good person I've met all those years ago."
Irina gasped in surprise at his words. Her eyes started to tear up again as her lips formed a big smile.
"How cute," said Serafall with a smile as she stared at Kenny. "A friendship between the believers in the Devil and God, and childhood friends united again."
Sirzechs turned to Michael and asked, "Michael, can you do it? Perhaps granting them their wish would be a symbol of our peace."
Michael nodded to him and smile. "Yes. Besides, I seriously doubt two Devils that don't receive damage when they pray will be the end of the world."
All three girls put their hands together and bowed their heads to pray. However, just as they were beginning their prayers, Xenovia and Asia yelped in pain when they were zapped with the pain in their heads.
Michael chuckled a little. "Give it time ladies. I have to return to headquarters and change the system first. Something I should have done a long time ago."
Kenny's attention was then turned to Azazel with the man said with a smirk, "I think I'll stay here for a while. I can't believe how much I like this place." He then noised that Kenny was looking at him with a raised eyebrow, with Karen walking over to stand beside her brother and expressing the same look. "Don't be too shocked. I told you I would do something for you that only I could do."
"Well, for what it's worth…thank you," Kenny said. "But what will you do?"
But instead of the answer he wanted, the black-haired teenager just got a wave from the Fallen Angel. "I'm tired. I'm going home," he said before turning to Exdor. "Come on."
Exdor nodded and walked with the Fallen Angel, before the two vanished in a magic circle. In the sky, the other Fallen Angels followed suit and disappeared.
"Your boss is weird," Gasper said to Karen.
"Tell me about it," she said.
Kenny walked over to Michael. "Thank you, Michael," he said to the Angel with a bow. "I hope to repay you."
"But you already have," Michael said, surprising Kenny. "You were right to call us out on our failures, and have done a distinguish service. It is me who should be hoping to repay your actions today."
Kenny shook his head with a smile. "You don't have to. I only hope that we'll become good allies."
A few feet away, Xenovia was talking with Irina and Father Leonardo. Then she overheard Kenny talking to Michael and listened. She was amazed by Kenny's repose. She finally understood. It's not because he had the power of a Dragon, or is the protector of the future. It's because Kenny Kurosawa's a good man, the kind that attracts people like Rias and Asia.
Michael spread his wings and prepared to ascend with the other Angels. "And so, I must return to Heaven to report on the peace agreement," he and the Angels turned into blinding lights as they rise up into the sky. "Next, we will work on measures against the Army of Darkness. Farewell."
And then the lights disappeared, with the Angels all gone.
"Kenny." The young man turned around to see Asia running towards him. Her face having a blush and tears in her eyes. "Oh, Kenny. I love you!" She exclaimed out of pure love and kissed him right on the lips. Time seemed to have frozen for them, as Kenny looked at her in shock.
"What did you just say?! Hey, Asia!" Rias demanded with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh, my goodness," Akeno said with a hand on her cheek and giggled. "Asia, I like how bold you're getting to be." The other members of the Occult Research Club, the Phoenix Maids, and X-9 watched with smiles, while Karen looked with a mischievous grin and pose.
Sirzechs and Grayfia watched from afar. "Well. I guess it was an important factor after all, wasn't it?" Said the red-haired man.
"What do you mean," asked Grayfia.
"Kenny Kurosawa. The true source of his power."
After Asia was done kissing him, she hugged him. Kenny could only smile at her and pat her on the head. He then noticed Xenovia and saw that she seemed lost in her little world. "Xenovia! Why aren't you happier? You can start praying again!"
Xenovia stumbled with her words at first. "Oh. Yeah. But um—" she stopped for a moment. Was Kenny always this handsome? She gasped at her thoughts with a blush and averted her eyes. "No. I—I mean thank you."
Kenny smile and nodded.
Rias and Akeno smiled at the boy too. No matter what, he always shows how good natured he was. "Now," the redhead started. "Club activities start tomorrow!"
"You got it, Rias!"
The next came, and after school was let, the Occult Research Club arrived at the old schoolhouse with Sona and Tsubaka to discuss the next order of business. However, what got was a surprise.
"And so, starting from this day forward, I have become the advisor for the Occult Research Club," said Azazel as he sat in Rias's desk with a smirk. Everyone in the room was staring at him, at first wondering what the hell he was doing. But now they got their answer.
Rias frown with her crossed under breasts. "Wait, you can't be serious."
"Oh, but I am; I asked Sirzechs and everything. He told me I should talk to Serafall's little sister about it."
Kenny and everyone looked at Sona. "Please tell me he's joking." Kenny pointed to Azazel.
Sona closed her eyes and looked away with a light flush. "Look, I didn't have much of a choice; if I didn't agree with it my sister threatened the worst."
"Like what?"
Sona smiled nervously. "She…uh said she'd come instead."
"…I see."
Rias glared mockingly at her friend. "So basically, what you mean is you sold us out."
Sona adjusted her glasses. "Any, I'll leave you to it," she said in a hurry and left the room with Tsubaki.
"Hey, Sona!"
But it was too late, and the door closed. Kenny sighed. Great, now he was going to have to deal with Karen's Fallen Angel boss now? He turned back to Azazel and noticed that he had his left arm back. But didn't he just get it cut off during the fight? "So, how is it that you have that arm again."
"Oh?" Azazel rolled up his sleeve, and to everyone's surprised he showed it was mechanical when it started to shift and transform. "This was something Exdor whipped up during our research together. It's an omnipotent arm. Something I've always wanted to equip."
He then had it turn into a rocket and had it fly around the room. Everyone ducked down to avoid it.
"Now, understand Sirzechs had one condition for me," he stated before the rocket arm returned to his body. After that, Azazel stood up. "I cannot stay here unless I provide a gift to you.
Gasper popped out of his box on the sofa. "Yeah? What kind of gift?"
"As long as I am here, I'll help you develop your immature Sacred Gears." The Devils all gasped, which made Azazel chuckle with that smirk of his. He pointed to Kenny. "The mysterious Boosted Gear with unexpected evolution," then to Kiba, "the Holy Devil Sword," and finally to Gasper, "and Forbidden Balor view. I can use the research that I've done to evolve them on an individual level. So, from now on you can call me Mister Azazel, okay?"
Kenny deadpanned. "Yeah, that's not happening.
"I'm looking forward to working with you all."
Azazel walked away from the desk to the windows as Rias started to protest. "Hold it; I never agreed to this; how can we even trust you?!"
"Oh yeah." Azazel turned back to the others. "Sirzechs gave me another message for you, as well," he said directly to Rias.
She was taken aback by the news with a raised eyebrow. "Another message?"
"It seems when he stayed at Kenny's house previously, he learned the importance of a man's love for a woman." That was directed to Kenny. This couldn't be good. "Your passion for your girlfriend and friends is what powers the Red Dragon Emperor, and that's what'll charges your powers."
"Okay. So, what are you saying," Kenny asked.
"All right, then. This is an official order in the name of the great Devil King Lucifer. All of the current female members of the Occult Research Club are hereby directed to move in with Kenny immediately. They you go."
Kenny may have actually broken, because he fell back and passed out.
Far away from civilization was a barren wasteland. It's ground cracking and devoid of all life, turning a red tint as the sun shined down on it. There was nothing, but two figures trekking across the land.
"I see," Ophis said, walking beside a hooded, cloaked man. "So that's why you created the Army of Darkness."
"And now it's yours to command," the man said.
"Why did you hand it over to me? Not that I don't appreciate it.
"You are the Infinite Dragon God. With you commanding, there will be more that'll be persuaded and rally to our side."
"Even if I had no intention of joining Aku? And what about Vali and those that join him."
The man stopped and turned to her. His face was unable to be seen. "Simple, I wanted those that'll require our little samurai to use his full potential. And then, when our Lord returns, even with his full powers, Kurosawa will fall."
Ophis looked at him with her expression unchanged. "So, what you want us to do," she asked.
"Keep the Alliance and the samurai's attention and eyes on you," the man said, before looking forward. "And away from this place." The man walked forward a few steps, as Ophis remained where she was. He then stopped, and reached into his cloak.
Pulling out a gold cup with a tightly sealed lid on it.
"As you know, this is where it helped," the man said, before beginning to take off the lid. "Where it all started. Where it all ended."
Once he pulled the lid off, the man dropped it. He then held the cup out in front of him.
"And now, it will begin again."
He turned the cup over, pouring out a black, slug-like liquid.
The liquid hit the ground, before seeping into the cracks of the ground. Ophis just watched it all from a few feet away. Watching as the last of the liquid escaped from the cup, and it all went deep into the ground.
The man dropped the cup, and stepped back to stand next to Ophis.
The two then waited.
CRASH!
Suddenly, bursting out of the earth was a jagged black tree. It grew until it was as tall as a man.
It then stopped, and remained still.
The man and Ophis stared at the tree, with the sun right behind its jagged crown-like top.
"Aku shall return. Now, all we need to do…is wait."
To Be Continued…
AN:
You know what, there is nothing else to say. Other than I've decided to never this season like this, and will put the story on hiatus until I get back to work on it.
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