Dragon of the Elements

by Draconis678

After observing him fighting against the Demon King of his world, Lucifer Sirzechs brings a demon by the name of Kenshin to Kuoh where he soon passes out from his injuries, he is reincarnated as a Devil by Rias who reincarnated the soul he just took in. How will this new twist affect the world around him, and did his family have history in this world? He would soon find out.

132. Preparation for the End

Draconis: I'm sorry for being slow.

Kenshin: Well it is the holiday season.

Draconis: Well still.

Yukari: Dude stop being so hard on yourself.

Draconis; Alright, anyway.

Dragon of the Elements

Chapter 132

Preparation for the End

(start)

Kenshin was outside the Bael Castle knocking people left and right before both his arms got grabbed. "Grh! You think you got the bones to restrain me? !"

"They don't." A voice said as a couple of vines knocked the two devils away. Kenshin turned to see Kanon appear behind him with a smile. "Ah, my favorite flower girl." Kenshin grinned making Kanon blush. "By the way I'm doing it on purpose, making you blush I mean."

"Well, let me thank you for the compliment then." Kanon said with a smile before bringing her lips close to Kenshin's before they both were blasted by a shot of devil mana.. Kanon scowled at the offending devils. "How DARE you interrupt my kiss with my precious love interest? !" She said sending a volley of vines at them, ripping them to shreds.

"Kanon." Kenshin said.

"Hm? Yes Kenshin-kun?" Kanon asked.

Kenshin grabbed the plant ancestress by the face and slipped his tongue into her mouth. Kanon let out a delighted moan as she slipped her tongue past Kenshin's, her green body grinding against his. "He's so fucking warm! !" Kanon thought with tears of joy rolling down her face.

"You two...! You dare make out on the battlefield? !" A female devil yelled sending a battalion after them.

"Krrrhh!" Kanon growled angrily, prepared to go into her 'true form' when Kenshin grabbed her shoulder as he held Shiroi Tengoku. "Let's do this together." He said with a smile.

"Ok, but can you avoid my vines, leaves and such? I can still feel it." Kanon asked.

Kenshin smiled making Kanon blush again. "Of course, I could wouldn't hurt Kanon-Chan outside of a friendly fight!"

"Th...Thank you..." Kanon said cupping her face with a smile. "Damn it Hiruko, I think you were right to tease me about him...he's so charming!"

"Will you two stop flirting with each other and take me seriously? !"

Kenshin and Kanon turned to scowl at her. "Alright...you asked for it..."

"Katentou!" Kenshin shouted as he stabbed Shiroi Tengoku forward.

A mass of vines welled up behind Kanon who took a seat on a large pink flower that grew behind her and smirked. "Get her, Limbs of Gaia!"

Kanon's Limbs of Gaia and Kenshin's Katentou obliterated the opposing forces. Kenshin turned as Kanon leaped toward him from her seat. He extended his hand against hers as they high fived.

"We did it!" Kanon said with a wide grin.

"Hell yeah we did Kanon-Chan!" Kenshin said, matching her grin. "Also, do you really want to be one of my lovers?"

"Tamamo told me about your plans to restore the health of nature with your elemental power. Honestly Ragnarok tried to do the same thing, but he died before he could perfect it. If you do it..." Kanon smiled widely with her eyes closed. "Consider me yours for life!"

"Well I was doing it for Undine's sake, but I can add you. Tamamo laughed at me when I admitted this, but...I thought you were a beautiful flower that I wanted to preserve for all time." Kenshin said with a blushing smile.

"Aah?" Kanon said with a blush of her own before she walked up to him and hugged him tightly.

"K-Kanon!" Kenshin said with a muffled tone as Kanon had hugged Kenshin between her breasts.

"Aah? !" Kanon pulled his head out of her bust with an abashed smile. "S-Sorry."

"Ah, don't worry about it. I actually liked it." Kenshin said with a nervous grin.

"Oh?" Kanon smiled, lifting her green breasts up. "Want a taste of my nectar?"

"Well if you-"

"Haaaaaa!"

Kenshin and Kanon both saw people rushing them. Kanon felt genuinely angry as masses of vines started to slice up the interlopers. "LEAVE US ALONE! WE WERE HAVING A MOMENT! ! HOW DA-" Kanon felt her face get grabbed and her lips get pressed against Kenshin's.

"It's OK Kanon, there's plenty more to come...and hey, maybe we can work Tamamo-Chan into some of them."

Kanon paused before giggling. "Maybe we could. I've always wondered what our vines and tails could do to each other."

"Oh shit, that sounds so goddamn hot." Kenshin grinned.

"Well then be ready Ken-Shin-kun." Kanon said before kissing Kenshin on the cheek. She pulled away and donned a thoughtful look. "But wait, didn't you want to get to know me before accepting me as a lover?"

"Eh, you seem like you're serious about it about liking me, so we have plenty of time to get to know each other." Kenshin said with a smile. "I was busy, but I was always flattered that another one of the Six Ancestral Youkai was attracted to me. Besides, I could use some help healing the Deadlands." Kenshin said with a grin.

Kanon giggled. "You flatterer!" She said playfully whipping him with one of her vines.

"What? ! It's true you Green Dream!" Kenshin chuckled.

"Hehehehehehehe~! Thanks for that Kenshin-kun." Kanon smiled.

"Alright, I guess we should get moving." Kenshin said.

"Yeah, but still..." Kanon said smiling at him.

Kenshin smiled back, knowing exactly what she wanted and pulled her into a quick kiss. "That would have lasted longer, but we need to hurry."

"Right, but when you wanna heal the Deadlands, let me know, and I'm there!" Kanon said as they dashed off in opposite directions. Kanon touched her lips before giggling to herself. "Tamamo, I get why you're willing to share him now!" However she had one question to ask as she opened communications with Kenshin. "K-Kenshin?"

"What's up Kanon?"

"I-I used to be known as the cruelest of the Six...even Ragnarok seemed to be disgusted with how I dealt with my enemies." Kanon said. "Would you-"

"Absolutely." Kenshin said cutting her off.

Kanon almost fell to the ground. "H-Huh? ! You'd seri-"

"Kanon, I'm no saint." Kenshin said with a smile. "And I'm not Ragnarok either. So you killed people in the Divine War, I'm sure Tamamo did too and I love her."

"It's just how I..." Kanon said.

"You devoured them? Eh. From some conversations I've had with Ilias she had some angels that devoured people so don't beat yourself up over it." Kenshin said. "For six years I worked for an organization called Rikudou as it's assassin. Hell sometimes I didn't even leave a body to bury."

"Aah..." Kanon gasped before smiling. "Thanks...I just...I just wanted to be accepted for what I am and I can't erase that part of my past."

"Much like I can't erase mine." Kenshin said with a smile. "Kanon, just relax, besides from what Tamamo told me, aren't you supposed to be egotistical?" He asked.

"W-Well, that all goes out the window when you have strong feelings for someone..." Kanon said. "You mean to preserve nature, believe it or not that scores big points with me and maybe even Kanade."

Kenshin closed his eyes with a smile. "That didn't take long. But Kanon when this Trihexa shit is all done and over with..."

"Yes?" Kanon said.

"Come and get me." Kenshin said cutting the connection.

Kanon was blushing, but smiled widely as she turned tail and headed toward Kenshin. "When I get a chance, you better believe I'm coming after you Kenshin!" She thought.

As Kenshin was flying, he noticed Kanon approaching him with a smile. He smiled back at her, to which she wiggled her finger as a few of her vines waggled behind her, a crack in the earth appeared behind Kanon. "Kanon!" Kenshin shouted.

"Oh don't worry I have this." Kanon said as her vines stabbed into the ground, revealing a humanoid snake figure wearing an orange jumpsuit and matching pants. Kenshin's eyes widened. "Wait, he brought you back?"

"He did, and now I get to claim my vengeance!"

"Pffffftttt! HAHAHAHAHA!" Kenshin laughed. "Claim your vengeance, really?"

"Kenshin, aren't you taking him lightly?" Kanon asked.

"Nah, I ran his shit when I was ten years old and I ran it again and killed his sorry ass when I was fifteen. This about to be some easy work for me. Though I'm curious. Rasai said he destroyed you, yet you're here."

"I had a hole burrowed and dove into it before his attack struck." Sanderson said.

Kenshin laughed again. "Anyway. I can't believe Yama thought it was worth it to bring your 'ain't shit' ass to life, I know Yukari said that Yama was looking to grind my will to dust, but bringing you back? Please. Shirota's alive again, but I'd just LOVE to kill your bitch ass again!"

"Grh...!" Sanderson's form began to pulsate. "You cocky mother fucker!"

Kenshin looked upward with a smirk as a hydra like being appeared in front of him.

"You seem awfully confident for someone about to be eaten!" Sanderson roared.

"Kanon-Chan, do you have enough vines and such to restrain him?" Kenshin asked.

"Of course Kenshin-kun." Kanon smiled as a mass of vines surrounded Sanderson.

"Sanderson...Daiken's back, Shirota's back. Iris is the new leader of the Tracker Division and Theodora is the new Empress. Where do you think you're going to go after you kill me? I'm not even counting the Devils, Angels and Fallen Angels I've become allied with."

"NONSENSE! I'll destroy them all with this monstrous form!"

Kanon, you hungry?" Kenshin said as Sanderson thrashed against his bindings.

"Actually I am...and I'm in the mood...FOR SOME HYDRA!" Kanon said as her vines twisted around her as she transformed.

"Wh-What the hell is that? !" Sanderson shouted.

"This, is the transformed state of the beautiful flower known as Kanon Fateburn!" Kenshin said. "She hates going into this form, so feel honored that she pulled this out against your sorry ass!"

"Like I'll let you! !" Sanderson yelled, ignoring the various insects and plants that pursued him.

"We don't care!" Kanon shouted as her vines and insects enclosed around Sanderson and his hydra body.

"D-Damn you...DAMN YOU KENSHIN! !" Sanderson said as he was devoured.

"Rest in shit you snake." Kenshin said before Kanon's transformed state began to shrink down, but Kanon looked at Kenshin shyly. "What's up?"

"W-Well, you've seen my true form...again...how ugly it is...you must...!" Kanon paused as Kenshin patted her on the head.

"Kanon, so what if your transformed state is a bit out there. It helped us win the day."

"But still..." Kanon said before Kenshin kissed her on the lips. "? !" She gasped

Kenshin pulled away and smiled. "Tell me, which Kanon am I looking at now? The monstrous youkai that just devoured one of my enemies, or a beautiful green skinned, nature loving ancestress?"

Kanon looked up at him with a smile. "I see what you're trying to say."

"Yeah, don't be ashamed of your transformed state. It's only a momentary phase, before you go back to being your real self." Kenshin said.

"Kenshin..." Kanon said with a smile, her cheeks burning green.

"Anyway..." Kenshin grinned, making Kanon blush more. "I have to go, have fun out here." He said as he took off."

"Haa..." Kanon sighed with a smile, holding her hands at her chest. "Tamamo, I see why you fell so hard for him. Hehe~! You and I might have some cute little nieces and nephews to dote on soon~!" She said with a wide smile.

Kenshin was running toward the Bael Castle when the hammer of a maul swung past his head. He ducked under it as it smacked a devil across the face, he looked up, only to see a familiar figure stabbing her hand through a rebel's neck. "Wait, Atsuki?"

The girl had short, neck length sandy blonde hair as she took. She wore a black gi with matching pants. "Iris and I went to your new house. Nice place by the way, only to find out you weren't there." Atsuki said

"Oh really? What's Iris-Chan up to?" Kenshin asked.

"Oh she's around." Atsuki said.

"I see..." Kenshin said before chuckling fondly. "All this said...Atsuki...I'm so glad you are alright." Kenshin said. "Yukari told me what happened after I left...I'm...so sorry."

"..." Atsuki smiled. "It's OK, you did what you had to do. You could never refuse a person in distress, right, it's for that reason that you saved me, right?" Atsuki said. "Besides... aside from the 3-A girls, Negi and your sisters...you're my one and only friend." She said letting her dog ears flap while staring at Kenshin affectionately.

"!" Kenshin noticed a rouge devil about to attack Atsuki only to be driven back by a pair of claws, white in color. Kenshin rushed forward. "Ninefold Rakshasa!" He shouted slicing the rouge to ribbons

"Haa! That was awesome Kenshin!" A figure dove next to him wearing a jacket with the Hellas symbol on it's back. She had short blue hair and red eyes wearing a skirt as well.

"Iris! Man I haven't seen you in a hot minute!" Kenshin said.

"Yeah. And I know about why you left." Iris said. "No hard feelings, but we need to get you to Yuki after this for that surgery."

Kenshin, Iris and Atsuki began running toward the Bael Castle, taking out rouges along the way. "I'll explain later, but I don't need it anymore. Ya boy is one hundred percent healthy."

"Oh really?" Iris said.

"Pao Chuan!"

A crowd of rouge devils were blasted away by a blonde haired girl launching a Ki Blast at them. "Hey, why'd you guys leave-aru? !"

"We just wanted to say hi to Kenshin." Iris said with a grin.

"We're sorry Ku Fei-Chan, but we haven't seen him in awhile either." Atsuki said.

"Sorry Ku Fei, these two are are just friends of mine." Kenshin said.

"Oh I know-aruyo! They just left me with a large crowd!" Ku Fei said.

"Atsuki, Iris..." Kenshin said with a threatening gleam in his eyes.

"We didn't do it on purpose!" Iris said.

"W-We just sensed two powerful signatures well up next to you and acted!" Atsuki shouted.

"Aaah it's fine-aruka!" Ku Fei said with a carefree grin. "I was just wonderin' why you two left."

"Thanks, by the way one of those power signatures is a friendly. Her name's Kanon. She dealt with the other one." Kenshin said.

"Oh, OK." Iris said.

"Also..." Atsuki said. "We kinda had a stowaway come with us."

"Huh?" Kenshin said

(bang bang bang!)

Gunshots were heard and Kenshin looked over seeing a brunette haired figure running around shooting rouge devils who then began losing their ability to mold mana. "Hahaha! Have fun with that, the effects last for three minutes!" She said before landing in front of Kenshin, pointing her gun at him as Kenshin pointed his gun at her. Their eyes widened before they both smiled. "Kenshin-Sensei!" She said.

"Yuuna! Man I thought the only shooting you did was with basketballs." Kenshin said with a grin.

"Nah! I'm not as good as Mana, but I'm good in my own right." Yuuna said before leaping forward and hugging Kenshin.

"Huh?" Kenshin said.

"Sorry..." Yuuna said rubbing her cheek against his chest, "It's just...I've really missed you, y'know?"

"Missed me? Yuuna, we didn't spend that much time together." Kenshin said.

"Maybe we didn't, but it meant a lot to me all the same...I was so depressed when Yukari-Chan told us you were missing." Yuuna said. "You were always there when I was depressed... I mean, you always gave me advice on how to deal with Dad overworking himself or when I had a bad game." Yuuna smiled widely. "I'll always be grateful!"

Kenshin closed his eyes with a smile. "OK, but I'm not your Sensei anymore. Please just call me Kenshin."

"OK, Kenshin-kun!" Yuuna said with a cheerful smile.

"Also before you go, what are your abilities? So I can relay them to Miyuki." Kenshin said.

"Oh Miyuki-Chan already knows, but my pactio gives me a semi automatic pistol and a pistol that I used during the Mahora Festival." Yuuna said. "The bullets that go into them have special abilities. The Semi auto, cancels spirit transformations, and this pistol suppresses magic for three minutes."

"Wow." Kenshin said as the four of them ran forward. '

"I actually think I'll stay with you." Yuuna said with a smile, popping the nearest rouge devil that approached them.

A communication circle opened up next to Kenshin's ear. "Trust her abilities Kenshin. She's surprisingly good with her guns."

"Alright Mana." Kenshin said with a smile before turning his head to Yuuna with a grin. "Alright Yuuna-Chan! Let's do this! You too Atsuki-Chan, Iris-Chan! Ku Fei-Chan!" He said as he rushed forward.

"Yes!" Atsuki, Iris and Yuuna said rushing in behind him.

"Hey Yuuna-Chan!" Kenshin said.

"Yeah?" Yuuna asked.

"Wanna go out sometime? Back in Mahora I always noticed you, but I was always too busy to front you off on it."

"!" Yuuna blushed at this but smiled. "Of course, Kenshin-kun!"

"Heheh!" Kenshin grinned as they moved forward.

(break)

"Damn you!" Bedeze shouted as Asuna cut through his 'Holes'

"Haa!" Kaede flung her giant shuriken at him.

:"Aaah! S-Sorry Kaede-Chan!" Asuna said attacking Bedeze as some of Kaede's shurikens sailed past her.

"Don't worry about it! I was throwing them to give you a distraction to work into!" Kaede said

"Haaa!" Asuna slashed down at Bedeze.

Sairaorg, who was still recovering saw a blast of fire shoot out from Asuna's sword. "Wait, was that Kenshin's Katensho?" He thought.

"You...! Are you a student of the Dragon of the Elements? !" Bedeze yelled.

"In a way you could say yes!" Asuna smirked. "But he didn't teach me this attack, I copied it off him! It's actually a useful attack!"

"Guuuaaaahhh!" Bedeze shouted as he was driven back before he could make a hole

"Did that get him?" Asuna said.

"...No..." Kaede said feeling Bedeze's aura.

"You all are wrong, honestly I'm surprised at this level of optimism." Bedeze said. "I'm often described as someone with Satan class strength. If I had the intention, I could make a massive Hole and release my mana into it, it would easily level this entire castle, deciding the victor too early." Bedeze said. "Still...something must be done about you two disrespectful girls." Bedeze said appearing in front of Asuna.

"Heh, wanna come at me? Let's go!" Asuna said before Bedeze was slugged backward by Sairaorg. "Thanks for that, but I had that." She said with a smirk.

"Oh I know, but a little help doesn't hurt right?" Sairaorg said with a smirk of his own.

"Oh? Using my own line against me?" Asuna said with a grin.

"So what was your plan?" Sairaorg asked.

"Well you've been taking damage to protect that Saji guy and what I can only assume is your brother right?" Asuna asked.

"Yes? Our father may not care about him, but I do." Sairaorg said.

Asuna frowned at this, but didn't comment. "Well leave their defense to me." Asuna said. "I might be magic immune, but I don't think I can beat that guy."

"I see." Sairaorg said with a nod. "You have my thanks Asuna-San."

"What about me?" Kaede asked.

"Try and trap him." Asuna said before she jumped back. A hole appeared in front of Magdaran and Saji only for Asuna to slash it apart.

"Asuna-San, don't you think you'd be better suited to fighting against him?" Saji asked.

"I might, but he could still beat me if he got physical, but here, as long as he doesn't get by that Beefcake and Kaede-Chan, I'm the ultimate defense for you two." Asuna said.

"Huh...and Kenshin called you a Baka Ranger..." Saji said.

"That only pertains to school." Asuna huffed. "And even then that wasn't always true."

Magdaran watched Sairaorg stand before Bedeze. "Ani...I mean...I had already decided not to call you that." Magdaran thought. "I never forgot about the time when the position of the next head of the house was taken from you...but still...it was only for a few years, I always followed behind you, the time when we'd play together everyday. We'd always play together everyday in the secret base that we'd created in the Bael castle." Magdaran thought. "One day, I ventured into a mountain looking for a rare flower...and was attacked by beasts. It would have killed me, but Sairaorg appeared and bravely stood in front of it. I still remember what he said."

"Get away from my precious Otouto! I'll fight you!"

"Honestly It was cooler than anything. Seeing you do that...and then you called me your precious otouto...saying you'd always protect me and defeat any opponent in front of me." Magdaran thought.

"Eh?" Asuna glanced back at Magdaran. "Why are you crying?"

Rasai, or Magdaran rather held a hand over his mouth. "I was wrong...! I've done something unforgivable to him. I genuinely felt contempt at the him who could not inherit the power of destruction. I truly hated the you who took away the position of next head from me...I genuinely hated you...I hated you so much that I wanted to kill you."

"Wait, you wanted to kill your brother?" Asuna asked with narrowed eyes. "I feel like it's more complicated than that."

"I'm so despicable." Magdaran said. "I secretly scorned him and tried to sabotage him several times, surely he noticed, but he never did anything to me, he never even said any words of hatred." Magdaran said. "When he took away the position of clan heir from me. He said He was doing it to prove his own strength to the people who had forsaken him, so he said it was for his own selfishness. He decided that he would take all of the dissatisfaction toward him in stride. Whether it's from father, my own mother or me...no matter how deep it was he'd accept it."

"Wow...Beefcake sounds like the best brother." Asuna said, her eyes turning into black dots.

"Even though I'm not..." Sairaorg glanced back at Magdaran. "I caused you a lot of pain Magdaran...for that I'm sorry."

"I always liked flowers and plants. Compared to when I was the heir, I wanted to be a botanist even more, but I had the power that could only destroy. I had no choice but to become the next head, allowing the purple flowers to regrow, nurturing rare apples, not a single Bael praised me besides Ani and Zekram-Sama, the latter saying that we needed to be known for more than just destruction." He thought.

Sairaorg went into thought as he and Kaede fought against Bedeze. "Magdaran, your achievements should have spread across the Underworld. They helped the Sitri clan discover several cures to diseases in humans, angels, fallen angels and even youkai. Regardless...the Bael house has ruined both of our lives." He thought as a hole rushed by him, only to be slashed apart by Asuna. "I knew you hated me...after I took the title of heir from you, and you tried to sabotage me at every turn, but honestly...I never hated you for it. I merely saw it as a way to test my strength, but honestly I wish we had stood against the Baels as brothers." Sairaorg thought

"Aniue! Please win! You are my ani! The next head of the House of Bael! Let me see it! The 'destruction' of the House of Bael!" Magdaran shouted.

"Heh... yeah...I understand." Sairaorg said, facing Bedeze down with Kaede at his side. "My otouto Magdaran, his mind is better than mine, and he always does things carefully, he's always aware of the subtleties of other people, so he's more suitable than I am for politics. I can see why Kenshin made him his adviser, While I'll become a Satan, He will one day succeed the House of Bael. Words can't express how proud I am of him. He'll definitely be able to illuminate the Great King...after all...he's like me, he's stubborn as hell!"

Sairaorg's fist shot out in front of him. "Bedeze Abaddon! Come and experience the blow I've spent my life on!" He said as his touki raised.

Kaede started welling up Kanka. "Just try and test us-de gozaru." She turned to Sairaorg. "I'll go first. You look like you need time to prepare."

"Alright." Sairaorg said.

Kaede nodded back and rushed forward, creating several clones."Kage Nui!"

Bedeze smirked as several strands of shadows rushed toward him. "You really thought that would work? !" He said as he redirected the holes to send her shadow strands back at Kaede and her clones.

"Actually...I didn't..."

"!" Bedeze heard Kaede's voice behind him only to get slugged to the ground by Kaede's fist. "Alright Sairaorg-Dono, now!"

At the same time as Kaede was fighting Bedeze, Sairaorg called out. Let's go! As my Avatar, the Lion Regulus!"

"Right! If your body wills it, destroy them with this divine body!" Regulus shouted.

"Whoa!" Asuna said as the eyes of Sairaorg's Balance Breaker glew brightly and filled the entire area.

"Huh?" Kenshin said staring forward with wide eyes.

"What is it Kenshin?" Atsuki asked.

"A massive power just erupted from where Sairaorg, Magdaran, Saji and Asuna are."

"Does it feel friendly?" Iris asked.

"It does, it's Sairaorg himself." Kenshin said before smirking. "Just how much power were you hiding you bastard?"

"Probably a lot if you're this excited." Kenshin looked back to see Iris and Atsuki smiling cheerfully while Ku Fei just giggled.

"Really Kenshin, you're pretty excitable when it comes to fights." Ku Fei said.

"Heh, I guess you got a point there." Kenshin said with a grin.

(break)

At the same time.

While Kenshin was conversing with his group, the eyes of Regulus Rey Leather Rex lit up as Sairaorg began chanting. "This body, this soul, even if it falls into an endless ravine!"

Regulus continued. "My Lord and I, we will exhaust this body and this soul to rise up the endless royal road!"

"Raze, triumph, play and shine!" Sairaorg shouted.

"This is the body of a demonic beast!" Regulus shouted.

"Lodged on top of my fist, is the glorious imperial authority." Sairaorg said as his touki wrapped him in an intense cyclone.

"Whoa!" Kenshin said as he, Iris, Atsuki, Ku Fei and Yuuna all stopped as an intense burst of purple flower petals, followed by an immense burst shot by them, growing flowers proudly.

"Kenshin-San." Chachamaru said through a communication circle. "Should we be concerned about the numerous flowers that have begun to grow around the castle?"

"...I'm gonna wing it and say no." Kenshin said.

"They're so pretty." Atsuki said with a smile.

"I don't feel any danger from them." Iris shrugged.

"Me neither-aruyo." Ku Fei said.

"Eh, if they were dangerous I'd already be shooting." Yuuna shrugged.

The flowers followed the wind and danced around Sairaorg, by this time Kenshin and his group arrived, and Kenshin was shocked. "Sylph, are you loaning Sairaorg your power right now?"

"No, people can still use the elements without my consent, it's just they'll never get to your level." Sylph said. "That said, I don't think that's what's going on here. It just feels like...pure power."

"I see." Kenshin thought.

"Dance!" Sairaorg commanded as his touki whipped up in an intense cyclone as a countless number of purple flower petals from all around the castle followed the wind and danced around Sairaorg.

"...Dance!" Sairaorg repeated.

"Dance!" Regulus shouted

"Bloom!" Regulus and Sairaorg both shouted.

"Wait...I remember...I was attacked by a beast and ani came to rescue me, we ran with desperation in our hearts through that mountain, but the last place we ended up at, was a sea of flowers in full bloom, but then a powerful gust of wind shot past and the colorful petals blew into the air. It...was really beautiful." Magdaran thought with a saddened expression. "Kenshin, I never wanted to kill you...I in my heart just wanted my parents to accept me."

A communication circle opened up next to Kenshin's ear. "Kenshin, what's going on here? !" Kanon asked.

"One of our allies is powering up." Kenshin said.

"With flower petals? I'd like to meet this person." Kanon said with a smile.

"It's likely inspired from a memory he has." Kenshin said to Kanon as he held his hand outward, telling Atsuki, Iris, Yuuna and Ku Fei to hold back.

"I see." Kanon said.

Sairaorg's body inflated even further. "Breakdown The Beast! CLIMB OVER!" Sairaorg roared.

"!" Everyone's eyes went wide with shock.

When Sairaorg's aura died down. Where he stood was what could only be called a majestic being. The armor of a highly aggressive lion. A new armor with a dual colored gold and purple appearance. The gold armor being accompanied by a purple touki that enveloped Sairaorg. Everyone felt a cold chill, Bedeze was shocked, but before he could voice it a voice called out.

"Hey Sairaorg!"

Sairaorg turned to Kenshin who was smirking widely. "After all this is settled and you got a better handle on that new form, let's duke it out! Seriously, that form's on par with my Demigod State!"

"Heh, anytime." Sairaorg said before turning back to Bedeze.

"...How can this be? ! Could this be the so called awakening of supremacy? !" Bedeze said.

Yuuna turned to Kenshin. "Kenshin-kun, you sounded excited to fight that guy."

Kenshin turned to Yuuna with a grin. "One thing you gotta know about me Yuuna-Chan, is that I'm ALWAYS ready to run the hands."

Ku Fei giggled. "When you got to Mahora that's one of the things I liked about you, you were always ready to at least spar with someone. You didn't back down for nothin'!"

"Heheheh!" Kenshin chuckled and patted Ku Fei on the head.

"Hehe~!" Ku Fei giggled.

"Kenshin, you don't get it, he temporarily released the power that was sealed within Regulus. This is a form that only a Longinus can attain, but it's accompanied by a great risk. It's on the level of the Two Heavenly Dragons and your own Juggernaut Drive. The user's life would be consumed after using it." Magdaran's eyes widened further as Sairaorg spat out blood .

"Hey! Beefcake are you OK? !" Asuna shouted.

"Regulus Rey Leather Rex Imperial Purpure! Beast of Supremacy. This is the incarnation of my destruction which has been pushed to the limits. With my life force as a source, though I can't use the power of destruction, I will gift you with the power of the Bael's destruction!" Sairaorg shouted before he disappeared from sight, Saji was unable to perceive it, but Bedeze and Kenshin were able to and created a defensive magical barrier in front of himself, it was thin and a powerful barrier which had been compressed layer upon layer. Without the slightest sound, Sairaorg appeared in front of Bedeze using Shundou and smashed through the barrier with ease with a golden and purple aura. Sairaorg's fist smashed through it with ease. Bedeze didn't seem to care and made a Hole to absorb it.

So imagine his shock when Sairaorg's fist smashed through it, breaking it completely and his fist slammed into Bedeze's abdomen causing the Rating Game Bronze medal participant to puke up blood, destroyed the walls behind him while the shockwave from that blow continued much further. Going to a place that couldn't be seen. The ground in front of him had been gouged out.

Kaede had her Shuriken stabbed into the ground to stabilize herself. Asuna fell onto her backside, Saji and Magdaran used each other as supports. Atsuki, Iris, Yuuna, and Ku Fei all grabbed onto Kenshin who rooted himself to the ground with Gekietsu Kumori no Mai charms. "Damn Sairaorg...definitely Demigod State level." Kenshin said.

Bedeze held his stomach with a dismayed expression. "That magic canceling brat aside...my Hole was smashed apart just from a punch? !"

Sairaorg pointed at him with a closed fist. "My fist is only for destruction. Regardless of anything, it will only destroy! Use your body to have a good taste of this single hit that I've attained through training!"

"Man, Diehauser was right...you really are sorry."

Sairaorg and Bedeze looked over to see Kenshin flying up to them. "Kenshin?" Sairaorg said.

"Don't mind me, I just wanted a front row seat to this asswhoopin' you're about to dish out. Watching it on TV is boring now." Kenshin said. To this point, Kenshin pulled out a bottle of vodka out of his seals. "What are you waiting for Mufasa? Get to work."

"Heh!" Sairaorg rushed Bedeze at blistering speed. Bedeze was able to keep up with it, so he was able to evade the attacks. The fists which exceeded his physical reaction speeds, kicks which dug straight into his body, his barriers and Hole ability were all destroyed.

"Whoa!" Asuna, Saji, Magdaran, Kaede, Ku Fei, Yuuna, Atsuki and Iris all said as the Bael Castle was shaken again. Parts of the castle crumbled and fell only to be slashed apart by Asuna, Kaede or broken apart by Ku Fei and Atsuki while Iris uncased a pair of white dragon wings as a white aura exuded from her making everyone feel energized. (1 )

Nonetheless regardless of whether or not Bedeze was hit with the punches or kicks that Sairaorg sent at him, they still affected the outside city. "Hmm?" Kenshin saw a group of communication circles appear next to him.

"Kenshin-kun, what's going on? ! These buildings are crumbling and the ground keeps shaking!" Kanon said.

"Kenshin, what's the situation? !" Sona said.

"This is crazy! What's up? !" Miyuki said.

"Is everything alright in there Kenshin? !" Both Negi and Rias asked.

"Everything's fine, Sairaorg powered up and is currently handing Bedeze Abbadon his own ass. The quakes are being caused by him not really being able to control or compress his power." Kenshin said.

"Oh. Well I have no problem destroying the rubble, I just wanted to know the cause." Kanon said.

"I see, he must have unlocked the 'Breakdown the Beast' form." Sona said.

"Isn't that like the Juggernaut Drive?" Miyuki asked, a worried tone in her voice. "I know this is his home, but Sairaorg's life could be in balance here."

"That's why I'm watching him Miyuki." Kenshin said. "I have confidence in his touki to take the cost, but I can't help but feel concerned."

"Well, that's all I wanted to know." Negi said. "Stay safe."

"So even without the 'Power of Destruction' Sairaorg is capable this much destruction." Rias said before scoffing. "If this doesn't make his Dad appreciate him I don't know what will."

"Yeah." Kenshin said before glancing over at the fight, only to see both of them on the ground, Bedeze on one knee.

"What is this...? !" Bedeze shouted. "It's just a normal punch, or an ordinary kick, isn't it? ! So why is my Hole being destroyed? !"

Kenshin looked over at Sairaorg, blood was seeping our of the gaps of his armor, his body quivering in pain. "You used money to buy an insufficient talent. I used practice and the glory of my life to make up for my lack of talent. That's all."

"That really is all." Kenshin said. "Sairaorg, deactivate that form. It's obvious you're both cooked."

Sairaorg nodded and deactivated Imperial Purpure. Kenshin walked up next to him. "There's something you Devils need to learn." Kenshin said. "That your innate abilities will only get you so far. I've proven this time and time again." Kenshin said. "And Sairaorg here." He slapped his hand on the Bael's shoulder. "Is one of the strongest devils I've ever faced in a serious fight."

"Y-You...!" Bedeze growled.

"Face it." Kenshin snorted. "Compared to Diehauser Belial, someone I had to go into my Demigod State to stand on even ground with...you're a mole hill."

"Grh!" Bedeze growled pulling out a vial.

"!" Sairaorg moved to stop him, recognizing it as Phoenix Tears when Kenshin held his hand out.

"Let him."

Bedeze got back to his feet. "You're awfully arrogant, Dragon of the Elements."

"Kaede, Ku, Atsuki, Iris, you got the particulars of my plan?" Kenshin asked.

"Yeah!" They all said.

"This should be fun." Kenshin said. "I, who shall awaken, am the Dragon of the Elements that will master the principals of Creation and Destruction. I have strode down the path to peace with the power of my infinite will and my unbreakable dream. I am the Abyssal Dragon of the Elements, and I have navigated the light and the dark to bring you to your peaceful end!"

"Abyssal Elemental Overdrive!"

"Wow!" Asuna said. "Kenshin you look awesome!"

"Heh!" Kenshin turned his head back to her with a grin. "Thanks Asuna-Chan!"

"Grrrh! You disrespectful bastard!" Bedeze said.

Kenshin glanced over at him, before turning fully toward him. "I'm only going to say this once Bedeze. You wanna come at me? You better come correct..." A purple glow erupted from his eyes. "But if you wanna get burned, come and catch this heat."

"Nice line!" Salamander said with a grin.

"Just try it!" Bedeze said as he formed a hole as Kenshin pursued him, but he didn't feel a second presence behind him.

(clap!)

A clap was heard before Kenshin disappeared and was replaced with Iris, who proceeded to hop over the hole and chop her hand on his left shoulder, at the same time a fist laid into his left flank. "Ghh? !" He looked back seeing Kenshin smirking at him. "Damn you!" Bedeze turned to punch him again when Kenshin clapped again, this time he was replaced by Ku Fei, who held her artifact, Shintetsu Jizaikon, a replica of Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang.

"Extend!" Ku Fei shouted with a grin as she drove him into the air.

"Haaaaa!" He looked over seeing Atsuki diving in, her maul boiling with lava.

"Haaa!" He looked over again seeing Kenshin rushing in, his hand surrounded in flames. He created a hole in front of Atsuki and a barrier in front of Kenshin. However another clap was heard.

"Surtur Slam!" Atsuki said swinging her maul into Bedeze's chest after shattering his barrier, caving in his chest while Kenshin leaped over Bedeze's hole using a mana platform and slammed his fist into Bedeze's face. "Crushing Flame Profusion!"

Bedeze was sent flying to the ground into a wall.

"Hey Kenshin!" Asuna said.

"What's up Asuna-Chan?" Kenshin asked, only for Asuna to rush by him.

"I wanna show you something, get a load of this!" Asuna said slashing her Hama no Tsurugi at Bedeze.

"? !" Kenshin's eyes widened as a Katensho shot toward Bedeze which impacted him, making him fall to the ground.

Kaede threw her giant shuriken at him, it landed just past him and chains wrapped around Bedeze, locking him up. "Wait...Asuna, how do you know how to perform the Katensho? !" Kenshin balked.

"Well, it runs on the same principal as Kanka, so I just tried it out when we got sent into the future during the Mahora Festival." Asuna said with a wide grin.

"Are you joking right now? !" Kenshin said. "That move took me MONTHS to learn, even after you...after..." Kenshin slumped. "Of course I only mastered it after you taught me how to use Kanka." Kenshin sighed.

"Hehe~!" Asuna laughed, embracing him with one arm.

Kenshin embraced her back with a smile. "Thanks Asuna-Chan."

"Anytime!" Asuna grinned.

"Kenshin, how were you doing that? Are you all that good with that Shundou technique?" Sairaorg asked.

"Nah, it was a little plan I put together." Kenshin said. "Kaede here, has a technique that lets her switch places with someone who is weaker than her, or someone whom lowered their power to that level and she can apply it to others. We all know how to hold back and let our power out in bursts, but this technique takes a lot of concentration. The only other person that can pull it off is Miyuki, the switching ability I mean. Kaede was just using it to swap us. We were clapping our hands as a signal that we were ready"(2 )

"That seems...like a useful skill, teach it to me sometime." Sairaorg said.

"There's really nothing to it, it's like your resistance seals, just quicker.. but you probably won't be able to pull off the switching technique." Kenshin looked down at Bedeze who glared back at him. Kenshin grinned and took out a bottle of vodka and proceeded to drink from it. "Man, you were ass, but this vodka is tasty."

"You used an unfair advantage!" Bedeze shouted.

"Well, I knew I couldn't break your holes like Sairaorg did." Kenshin said. "Trust me buddy, at my best I would roll you like one of my smokes. Like Diehauser said, you are down bad, and when I say you're down bad, I mean you're down horrendous!"

"Hey Kenshin why didn't I have a part in your plan?" Yuuna asked.

"The same reason that Mana dipped out. Hole and Ranged moves don't mix." Kenshin said.

"Ohhh..." Yuuna nodded.

The rear door burst open and Kenshin immediately pointed his Colt at her. She had two horns on her head, long wavy cherry colored hair, she wore a dress with high slits. Sairaorg, Saji, who had powered down, and Rasai seemed to recognize her, but Kenshin, Asuna, Ku Fei, Kaede, Yuuna, Iris, and Atsuki did not.

"Who are you?" Kenshin said. "My peerage, Sona's peerage, Sairaorg's peerage and Rias' peerage have suppressed the invasion here. If you're here to cause trouble..."

"No no!" The woman laughed. "I heard that Bedeze was attacking the Bael castle, so I came to stop him, but it looks like you all did that for me." She said.

Kenshin grunted lowering his gun. "My apologies, I'm just high strung."

"You're OK sweetie." She said with a smile. "Oh where are my manners? I'm Roygun Belphegor."

"..." Kenshin waved everyone that didn't know her off. "The number two of the Rating Game. Diehauser exposed you too, I figured you'd be angry."

"Don't you also have a King Piece?" Roygun asked.

"According to Ajuka himself, it was the only one that could contain my potential." Kenshin said.

"Aah." Roygun nodded. "Anyway, like him I also used the King piece and am also a case of that so called misconduct. However, Lion King-kun, Dragon-kun, I don't have any regrets about that power of status. I also won't be like Bedeze and spread lies throughout the Underworld to pin the blame on someone. I merely...just wanted the strength to compete on that stage, that's all I wanted. Aside from forced matches from the higher ups, I seriously enjoyed it."

"I see...you just felt inadequate and saw a quick way to get stronger." Rasai said.

"Sorry, but you need training!" Ku Fei laughed.

"No kidding!" Asuna laughed.

"It's not like I honed my powers in a day." Iris said

"Roygun-Dono, I get your need to feel competitive in these Rating Games, I really do, but taking such a shortcut is disgraceful. The only way to better one's strength is though training." Kaede said.

"Just work on yourself and reclaim your spot." Yuuna grinned.

"You might find it's quite fun!" Atsuki said with a smile.

"Honestly Roygun-Sama, when I was a kid I had to train like hell for the power I have." Sairaorg said. "It was actually pretty fun, like Atsuki-San said."

Roygun closed her eyes with a smile. "Thank you all, but now's not the time for this. It's an urgent time, the military and police have been mobilized. I will assist you in fighting those rebels."

"Thanks..." Kenshin said before grabbing at his head. "I'm sorry, I need to return to the hospital after this." He dropped out of the Abyssal Elemental Overdrive, Asuna came over and held him up with Ku Fei.

"Haa...thanks..." Kenshin said.

"Shame, I wanted to ask him something, but I want to ask this to you as well Lion King-kun, do you like the Rating Games?" Roygun asked. Sairaorg was unsure as to respond to the question. "I like the Rating Games, Diehauser is also the same, that man loves the Games more than anything, but really from the first rank through the third rank, we have all been stupid. Roygun lifted Bedeze's body, but Kenshin could feel a feeling of loneliness coming from her.

"Sairaorg-Sama! Magdaran-Sama!"

Everyone watched as a group of guards rushed in after Roygun left. Their faces were pale and shivering

"Calm down, what is it." Sairaorg said.

"It's Trihexa. It's appeared in the human world! And off the coast of Japan!"

"? !" Everyone's eyes widened at this. Kenshin turned to Asuna, Ku Fei, Kaede, Ku Fei, Yuuna, Atsuki and Iris. "Get ready, we need to go now!"

"Let me carry him!" Iris said as a pair of white wings shot out of her back as her arms wrapped around Kenshin's chest as a white aura wrapped around them both.

"Wh-Wha?" Kenshin said as he not only felt whatever injuries he had left healing, but his mana, youki and energy was returning. "Iris...are you OK with using this?" Kenshin asked, looking back at her only to get kissed on the lips by Iris."

"Don't worry Kenshin, I've got control over this power now! I still need training with it, but I'll be OK!"

Kenshin smiled back at her, "I'm thankful for that...and for what it's worth...I'm sorry about Shin Tatsu."

"I know..." Iris said with a sad smile. "Aniki wouldn't be happy that I was moping over his death."

Kenshin turned his head to Iris and kissed her on the lips. After he pulled away he grinned. "Come on."

The group flew but Iris looked over at Kenshin with a smile. "Kenshin...thank you." She thought. "You gave Aniki peace and he's with his wife...and I mean I'm with you! God I know I told you to learn how to accept love from people, but god damn, I didn't expect you to take it to this extreme!"

"So you know about the Aggressive Forgetfulness Seal?" Kenshin asked

"Yeah, Yukari broke it for me, while Aniki was there...though now he's gone." Iris said with a sad smile.

Kenshin hugged Iris with one arm. Atsuki looked over at this a little jealous before Kenshin opened communications with her,"It's about her brother." He whispered.

A look of realization crossed Atsuki's face before she nodded with a smile. "I completely understand, sorry for the jealousy, it's just I wanna be hugged by you too!"

"Heheheh!" Kenshin chuckled. "Well come over here then!"

Atsuki blushed and came over, slinging his other arm over her shoulders. She glared playfully at Iris. "I won't let you get ahead of me Iris Rose." She thought.

Iris looked back with a glare of her own. "I won't let you get ahead of me either, Natsushi Atsuki!"

Kenshin looked between them and sighed with a smile. "Of course these two developed a romantic rivalry after I disappeared." He thought before wrapping his arms around them both.

"Eh?" Iris and Atsuki said as they both held him up at his sides.

Kenshin smiled. "I don't know if you noticed this or not, but I've kinda got a harem now...I don't care if you two have a rivalry going on, but just know that I accept and love you both."

"OK!" Iris and Atsuki both said with matching smiles.

(break)

Later

With Issei.

Issei was currently changing into the Kuoh Academy uniform, after all it was basically my outfit, just like Kenshin's and Hikari's red gi outfits were their outfits. He felt someone warp in and turned to find Kenshin behind him. "What's up Kenshin?" Issei asked.

"Nothing, Sairaorg and Magdaran are alright." Kenshin said. "Are you alright?"

"Y-Yeah. It still hurts to say or think about...that...like a lot." Issei said.

"I see...are you sure you wanna do this? It wouldn't be a bad idea to sit this one out." Kenshin said.

"No, I've sat out long enough, you even went to fight the invasion force that attacked Sairaorg and Rasai." Issei said. "Besides, Ddraig said all my powers outside from Dragon Deification, the Diabolos Dragon, still if I used that again, I'd probably die again. I can use the Longinus Smasher so that should be enough, anyway I can use everything but that god power. Everyone, even if you tell me I should rest and recuperate, but still the entire world, even Chief and Asia have gone to fight, how can I spend my time in the back sleeping. You made it out there...I need to be out there too."

Kenshin thought about asking Iris to heal Issei too, but remembered that while Iris healed him, she said later that she had been worn out by it, meaning it was an ace in the hole if nothing else. "Well one of the allies Mundus Magicus sent had a healing ability that juiced me back up, so I got the Demigod State to lean on if nothing else, so don't sweat not being able to use the Diabalos Dragon form."

"I see..." Issei said. "So, I was meaning to ask...but who's that orange haired girl, the one with the twin tails?"

"Asuna?" Kenshin said. "She's the Twilight Imperial Princess, but don't treat her like one, she hates that. It was her artifact blade, the Hama no Tsurugi that allowed me to kill Ialda Baoth."

"What's so special about it?" Issei asked.

"The sword itself? Nothing. It's connected to her innate ability, the White of Mars." Kenshin said.

"White of Mars?" Issei asked, tilting his head.

"More commonly referred to as Magic Cancel." Kenshin said.

"Wait, Magic Cancel, you don't serio-"

"Oh I do." Kenshin said. "Anyone who predominately fights using magic will find themselves getting absolutely smacked by Asuna-Chan if they aren't strong." He remarked with a smile. "Honestly we used to work each other's nerves, but...I always found her personality and attitude to be charming."

The two turned to the TV. "Are those kids being interviewed?" Issei asked.

"Hey, you guys. What if monsters come to the Underworld, what will happen to us?"

The children all smiled without fear. "No need to worry, the Oppai Dragon and Lust Dragon will come to defeat them!"

"Lion-San too! They'll definitely beat those bad black dragons in a cool way!"

"Darkness Knight Fang probably called a truce with Oppai Dragon and they'll definitely defeat all of those monsters!"

"Don't forget, the, well I guess not so Tsundere Dragoness loves the Lust Dragon to death! She'll always be there to help him.

"So is the Shiri Sennin!"

"Angel-oniisan is also very strong. Because he's Oppai Dragon's friend, he must be strong"

"Butt Dragon is one of the strongest as well! He was said to be the Oppai Dragon and Lust Dragon's rival! Just watch, the Red Oppai Dragon and the white Butt Dragon will show up, we're not afraid!"

"Mama Tigress, Dragon Knight, Slime Queen, Hellcat-Chan, Lightning Priestess, Succubus Queen, Lady Valkyrie and everyone else, do your best!"

"Hmn..." Kenshin closed his eyes with a smile. "Well, after hearing all that, we can't fail, can we?"

"No, we can't." Issei said as they bumped fists. The door opened and Yukari and Miyuki entered.

"Anyway, from what I've been told one of the divided bodies of Trihexa was coming toward Japan, honestly Rias and Asia want you to rest, Gorou and Miki are in this hospital and Alice has gone back to Makai." Kenshin said. "Ophis is resting at the basement of the Gremory Castle with Lilith. Kiba's friend Tosca is there too." Kenshin said. "Issei, we can handle this if you're still not feeling up to it."

"I'm sorry Kenshin, but I can't do that." Issei said. "Matsuda, Motohama, Kiryuu, Murayama, Katase, my classmates, Kunou-Chan and Yasaka-Sama. I can't ignore all of them. I was born here! Even if my body is part Devil or Dragon, this heart that beats in me is Japanese! This is my homeland and I will protect it! I need to go out there! There's so much for me to do in Japan! I will definitely graduate from Kuoh Academy, Together with everyone! I want to go together with you all. I have to go!"

"..." Kenshin smirked widely. "Then come on, Sekiryuutei, let's get this shit done." Kenshin said. He and Issei exited the hospital room only to glance to their side, seeing Vali.

"Meh, I just wanted to take a look at your faces before I left, seems like you're about to leave, well I'll wait for you over here, you're also going right?"

"Oh of course." Issei said before he gazed past Issei.

Kenshin and Issei turned and saw Miki and Gorou, the former holding a fruit basket. Katerea Leviathan was also with them. Miki and Gorou's expressions were mixed with anger and sorrow. "I'm sorry Mom, Dad...I got a little work to do, so I need to go."

Gorou and Miki both embraced him. "Oh we know!" Gorou said.

"We just don't want to lose you again!" Miki said crying against Issei's shoulder.

"And you won't." Kenshin said making the Hyoudou's turn toward him. "Issei's strong, he'll be fine..and if not...my girls got him covered."

"Girls?" Gorou said.

"Tamamo, Evangeline, Chachamaru, Yukari, Miyuki, Mom, Alma, Granberia, Erubetie, Kazumi." He said.

"All of us are strong youkai. We'll make sure Issei comes back to you." Kenshin said.

"OK...but how did you preserve his life?" Gorou asked.

"I have an ability to touch and extract the soul. I found Issei when I was about to die myself, Issei's body was breaking apart, so I figured I'd give him a body to bury, then Rias found and revived us. He was with me the entire time." Kenshin explained.

"I see, thank you Kenshin." Gorou smiled.

"You better come back before dinner, OK!" Miki cried out.

Kenshin and Issei both smiled. "Wouldn't miss it!"

"Before you go..." Miki reached into her blouse and handed Issei an old charm. "This is a protective charm, I refuse to part with it, so hold on to it well." Miki said with a smile. "No matter what happens, Kaa-san will protect you."

"Ah, yes, thank you." Issei said.

Gorou looked over at Vali who was leaning against the wall, a melancholy expression on his face. "You're...Issei and Kenshin's friend right, we've seen you at our house before. You've come to play at our house before."

"!" Vali looked back in surprise. "I thought I hid my presence." He thought. "I've only come over a few times, simply by seeing my face, you remember me?" Vali asked.

"Hahaha!" Gorou laughed. "That's natural, since you're one of Issei's and Kenshin's friends. I'd never forget. Thanks for taking care of them."

"Yes, I also remember your silver hair quite well." Miki said with a wide smile.

Kenshin looked back seeing Vali glancing away with an embarrassed look. "I won't embarrass him about it, but, seeing him like this is weird."

"Well, how should I say this, being his rival might be a better way of putting it." Vali said.

"Rival! Certainly you are his friend, someone to better himself against!" Gorou grinned.

"Well Well! Such a handsome boy is actually my Issei's friend, you know unexpectedly my Issei makes such unexpectedly handsome male friends like Kiba-kun," Miki said.

"I said I wanted to kill you." Vali said. "I challenged him to a fight and to make him stronger, I angered him. I'm not the person you all think I am."

"!" Kenshin and Issei's eyes widened. "Hey Vali!" Kenshin said

"Could you not say this right now!" Issei said.

"I'll kill your parents, is what I said to him, can you treat someone who said that as your son's friend?" Vali asked.

The Hyoudou parents stood there stunned and speechless at what Vali said. Though Kenshin and Issei weren't sure if Miki or Gorou understood him, suddenly Gorou and Miki both laughed

Kenshin walked away unseen. "Vali, you aren't as bad as you think you are if those two are accepting of you. Even after you told them you tried to kill us."

He bumped into Konoka and Setsuna. "Hey Ken-kun!" Konoka cheerfully said.

"Aah, hello." Setsuna said nodding toward him with a smile.

"Heya." Kenshin said. "How are you two feeling?"

"Aah...kinda nervous if I'm being honest." Konoka said with a smile.

"I'm kind of the same. Yuuna, Asuna, Ku Fei and Kaede are too. I haven't talked with Iris or Atsuki." Setsuna said. "Mana's kind of an enigma and I used to work with her in exorcism at Mahora."

"She's kinda like me. When it's go time, she knows to stay frosty." Kenshin said with a grin.

"So you're nervous about this too Ken-kun?" Konoka asked.

"Yeah." Kenshin said. "I'm just great about not letting it show."

"Haa..." Konoka let out a sigh. "I wish I was as brave as you. I'm always hiding behind everyone."

"Kono-Chan..." Kenshin and Setsuna both said. "Respectfully, Ojou-Sama." Konoka frowned at this but Setsuna raised her hand. "I only called you that to bring my point across, but even the bravest people are scared in the face of a serious situation like this. You're not alone." Setsuna said with a smile.

"Secchan..." Konoka said before laughing. "I guess I've kinda been an idiot huh?"

"Yeah." Kenshin said making her turn toward him. "But aren't we all in the end?" He said with a smile.

"I guess so...but um...Kenshin?" Konoka said using his full name

Kenshin blinked at this "Uhm...yeah Konoka?"

"If...this really is the end..." Konoka said with a shy look. "Could you...please kiss me?"

"Konoka..." Setsuna said with wide eyes.

Kenshin looked into her eyes. "She's putting on a brave front, but she's absolutely scared right now. We all are, but like Asia and other's like her, she's not a fighter. If we all fall, she has no way to defend herself." Kenshin thought before grabbing her shoulders.

"K-Ken-kun?" Konoka said with a deep blush, tears in her eyes.

"Konoka." Kenshin said with a smile. "If you need hope...cling to me. I'll keep fighting for you, for my family, for everyone."

"!" Konoka let out a small gasp before wiping her eyes and smiling. "Thanks Kenshin...I feel a lot better now."

"You're welcome...now about your request." Kenshin said bringing her into his arms.

"K-Ken-kun!" Konoka said with a blushing smile.

"I love you Kono-Chan." Kenshin said kissing her on the lips.

"Mmmh!" Konoka wrapped her arms around Kenshin's neck, deepening the kiss. She pulled away and smiled, looking down at Kenshin's chest. "I've waited so long to say this again, but...I love you too Ken-kun!" She said embracing him tightly."

"Mmmm" Kenshin hugged her back. "I'm happy to hear that." He said with a smile. He turned to Setsuna, still holding Konoka. "What about you Secchan?"

"E-Eh?" Setsuna said with a blush.

Konoka broke away from Kenshin and moved behind Setsuna. "Come on Secchan! You know you love him too!"

"A-Aaah! O-Ojou-Sama? !" Setsuna said before she was pushed against Kenshin.

"I knew about you both, but hearing you say it, it's an indescribable feeling." Kenshin said. "Do you want anything from me before I go Secchan?"

"F-Forgive a servant for stepping out of place but...could you kiss me too?" Setsuna said before she was flicked on the forehead and bopped on the back of the head with a mallet.

"You're our precious friend, not Kono-Chan's/my servant!" Kenshin and Konoka said the former pulling his hand back while the latter pulling her mallet back.

"I-I'm sorry!" Setsuna whined. "I was just falling into old habits after seeing you and Kono-Chan kiss!"

"Alright, if that's all it was." Konoka huffed. "Now, Ken-kun."

"Eh?" Setsuna said before Kenshin tipped her head up by her chin and kissed her on the lips.

"Mmm!" Setsuna moaned in surprise, her white wings even sprung out of her back. Tearing through her shirt. "Mmmmhhh..." Setsuna wrapped her arms around Kenshin, deepening the kiss. "Haa..." She finally pulled away and sighed. "That was incredible...thank you Kenshin."

"Aaaaaaahhhh..." Konoka said. "They look so pretty Secchan! They always do!" Konoka said.

"Eh?" Setsuna glanced to her left and saw her wings out. "W-Wha? Why are they, please go away. I know I showed them in battle, but to show them to my two lovers...!"

"Setsuna, stop this." Kenshin said with a serious look.

"!" Setsuna stepped back

"I'm going to say this one time...Fuck. What. The. Crow. Demon. Tribe said about you." Kenshin said.

"Wha?" Setsuna said before Kenshin and Konoka embraced her. Kenshin from the front, and Konoka from the back.

"Secchan, we both love you." Konoka said.

"So don't beat yourself up over your wings, no one here is going to give you guff over it, and if someone does, we'll get to beating them up." Kenshin said. "Besides I think the angels on our side would feel a bit miffed that you feel ashamed of the white wings they're so proud of.

"Besides Secchan, didn't Yasaka-hime and Alice-Sama tell you they had, or were going to get rid of the misconceptions about white winged crow demons?" Konoka said.

"Kenshin...Kono-Chan." Setsuna said before hugging them both. "Thank you! I love you both!"

Konoka and Kenshin both smiled. "We love you too Secchan!" They both said

"Alright. We need to head to where everyone else is." Kenshin said. The two nodded and stepped aside. Kenshin wrapped his arms around them. Konoka and Setsuna giggled and hugged him back. "Do you two remember, when we used to sleep together? You know as kids?" Kenshin asked.

"Oh I remember! I always loved making you a hug pillow!" Konoka said hugging him tightly.

"I...enjoyed it too. It felt so inviting, so comforting." Setsuna said.

Kenshin smiled at them. "As embarrassing as it is to admit...I loved it too...I mean, I was so lonely back then."

"And with us around." Setsuna said hugging him from his left.

"You'll never be alone again Ken-kun! I don't care how many girls you have around you. You're always going to have me and Secchan, right?"Konoka said hugging Kenshin from the right.

"Absolutely!" Setsuna said with a smile as they both hugged Kenshin tightly.

"Hmn...and you'll always have me, everyone of you will."

"Hmh!" Konoka and Setsuna hugged Kenshin tightly.

"Now come on." Kenshin said hugging Konoka and Setsuna against him. As they did Kenshin glanced at Konoka. "Also Konoka, what's this I hear about you helping Rossweisse with a barrier to block an attack from Vasco Strada...I mean I talked some hot shit, but even I was wary about facing him. You even needed Negi to activate your pactio contract."

"Y-Yeah?" Konoka said.

"That sounds brave as fuck! Don't discount yourself Kono-Chan! You're brave as hell!" Kenshin said with a wide grin.

"!" Konoka's eyes widened for a moment before she smiled widely. "Thank you Ken-kun!"

"Heh! Any time!" Kenshin said.

"Exactly, bravery doesn't always involve fighting." Setsuna said with a smile before they entered Issei's room Kenshin let go of Konoka and Setsuna as they entered.

"Issei! Are you going to fight, are you really alright? !" Xenovia asked.

"Hold on, are you serious, darling? !" Irina asked.

"Obviously he is Irina or I would have beat his ass back to bed." Kenshin said.

"Make no mistake, I will also fight! Trihexa is also headed toward Japan, so I can't possibly continue sleeping!" Issei said.

Rias paused for a bit and glanced over at Kenshin. "I know that there's there's nothing that will stop you two." She said with a sigh.

"Hey Kenshin, why is this chick talking like she's your boss?" Yuuna asked.

"She's my fiancee." Kenshin said.

"Eeeh? !" Yuuna said.

Akeno giggled softly. "That's right, if we're going, then we'll all go together. No mater what we'll over come it together." She said before everyone pointed at Kenshin or Issei. "You can't be reckless!"

Asia added from the side. "Yes, it's impossible for Issei-San not to stop the crisis in Japan...I'm also very worried, but I'll be there to assist Issei-San!"

"Yeah, count on us too Kenshin." Asuna said with a wide grin, giving him a thumbs up while Kaede, Ku Fei, Iris, Atsuki, Mana, Negi, Konoka and Setsuna all smiled.

"You know it Asuna-Chan!" Kenshin said giving a thumbs up.

Azazel sighed and smiled. "I shoulda figured you wouldn't stay in bed Issei, but you definitely can't be recklesss, alright?" Azazel said before turning to Kenshin, his siblings and Hikari as well as the Mahora students behind them. "That goes for you all too. I don't care if you all are from a different dimension."

"Hahaha!" Kaede laughed.

"Eh?" Azazel said.

"Sorry Azazel-San." Konoka said clapping her hands together with a winking smile.

"If we're being honest." Setsuna said with a nervous smile.

"Really, all we know..." Ku Fei and Yuuna said.

"All they've ever known..." Mana and Atsuki said.

"Is being reckless!" Iris and Asuna both shout out cheerfully.

"Ahh?" Azazel said before Kenshin and Hikari both grabbed his shoulders.

"Relax Azazel, those girls will be fine." Hikari said with a smile.

"I observed them myself. Despite being gone, I know they got this." Kenshin grinned. "Alright y'all let's head out!"

"Right!" Everyone said. They were stopped by Ravel who held out two small bottles to Kenshin and Issei.

"Kenshin-Sama's and Issei-Sama's Phoenix Tear." Ravel shyly said. "This is the product of my work, you know."

Yuuna ran up and got in Ravel's face. "Hey, Kenshin why is this girl giving you a gift, does she like you?"

"A-Ah!" Ravel shoved Yuuna away, making the latter glare. "What the hell? ! I was only asking a question!"

"You were being rude! Not even Kazumi-San is this rude!" Ravel pouted.

"Oh, I-I'm sorry." Yuuna said before smiling. "Come on, let's hug it out!"

"Well OK, since you're so friendly." Ravel said as the two shared a brief embrace,

Rossweisse approached Kenshin and Issei, holding a couple of Japanese inspired amulets. "I turned a couple of Nordic Talismans into Japanese charms. It won't have any affects on the Dragon God of the Elements form or Dragon Deification, it's able to protect against other disasters or misfortune.

"Thanks Rose." Kenshin said. "It looks beautiful." Kenshin said.

Rossweisse's face turned as red as an apple.

Mana approached Kenshin. "Here." She said with a smile handing him a box.

"Oh!" Kenshin smiled. "I was running low on Dragon Slayer bullets. Thanks."

"Hmn." Mana's smile widened. "Just looking out for you."

Kenshin took one of her hands and kissed it. "Thank you." Kenshin said.

Mana turned away, but she was blushing with a smile. "After this...maybe I should..." Her thoughts trailed off.

Koneko poked Kenshin's side, her expression one of dissatisfaction. "I'll become large during this battle, so that you don't get hurt. Don't look at me too much."

Kenshin smiled and patted Koneko's head, making her blush and smile. "There's a time and a place Shirone." Kenshin smiled. "

"Nyaaa~" Koneko said with a smile.

"Ken-kun, pet my head too!" Konoka said.

"Oh, OK." Kenshin said putting his hand on Konoka's head. Asuna watched this with a giggle.

"Those two childhood friends." Asuna thought.

"Mmhmhm~! Konoka giggled.

"If you don't recover quickly, you won't be able to see me when I grow up into my Shirone form." Koneko said only to purr happily as Kenshin's fingers rubbed her cat ears.

"Don't worry Koneko-Chan...I'm not going anywhere." Kenshin said with a smile.

"Koneko-Chan?" Koneko said with a smile.

"Well yeah, you'll always be my cute little kitten." Kenshin said with a smile,

"..." Koneko looked down at the floor with a smile before closing her eyes and diving toward Kenshin.

"K-Koneko!" Kenshin and Rias both said.

"If that's true, then call me Shirone-Chan when we're alone!" She said

"..." Kenshin patted her on the head. "Alright." He said with a smile.

Kiba approached Issei. "Issei-kun, this milk has a few drops of Phoenix Tears mixed in it. It will be quite effective if you drink it"

After hearing this, Issei gulped it down, literally chugging it down. He felt his body becoming lighter. Was it because of the Phoenix Tears or the milk? Issei did think a glass of milk was rather delicious after a bath. Issei looked over and saw Valerie. "Eh, Valerie? !" Why are you here? !"

Valerie giggled. "Ufufu. The Fallen Angel-oji-sama called me over. Right Gasper."

"Yes. Issei-Senpai, it's like that. Not long ago, Valerie obtained the freedom to go out." Gasper said.

"Wait, called over, allowed to go out? I mean it's true that she was able to move freely in my house." Issei thought, but outside of that..."

In fact, this time, during the battle against Trihexa and the Evil Dragon army. Valerie's assistance will be essential. With the help of various factions, but she was there on a time limit. So we decided that she would be there at the critical point in the battle."

Vali cleared his throat. "Did you find out about techniques to control the Holy Grail.

Kenshin scowled at this. "Vali, don't you think that's a little inappropriate?"

"It's more for her own good, I was only asking if they came across some hidden information about it to prevent the Vampires in Romania from recovering with the Holy Grail."

"Wait seriously? ! Marius actually had a card left, yet Sensei discovered it." Issei thought.

"The one who discovered this was someone who cooperated with us on the other side." Azazel said.

Kenshin and Issei looked over, only to see Elmenhilde taking down her hood. "Oh, hey Elmen." Kenshin greeted impassively.

"Kind of disrespectful don't you think?" Elmenhilde asked.

"Sorry, I'm just in a bad mood." Kenshin said.

"Are you OK Kenshin-kun?" Yuuna asked.

Kenshin reached over and petted Yuuna's head with a smile. "I'm OK Yuuna-Chan. I'm just salty that Trihexa even got released.

"Hey, it's another Eva-Chan!" Ku Fei said.

"Please Ku Fei, she's nowhere near my level." Evangeline said.

"What was that?" Elmenhilde said with a glare.

"We can test you out if you want." Evangeline said with a smirk, venting her power out.

"!" Elmenhilde's eyes widened, stepping back.

Valerie paused the proceedings, but taking a purple cross out of her bosom. "Wait a second...is that?" Kenshin said with wide eyes.

"That's the slightly modified cross of the Longinus Incinerate Anthem that was recently recovered. It was originally a holy relic of the cross, so I let it synchronize with Valerie's Holy Grail." Azazel said.

Hikari clapped her hands together with a smile after everyone in the know shouted 'What? !'

"So now Valerie's the holder of Incinerate Anthem and Sephiroth Graal?" Kenshin asked.

"You can't possibly know what will happen if you allow these two to synchronize, but it sounds like the hidden information is a breakthrough for this problem, right?" Vali asked.

"Valerie's ani, Marius' research...it once entered an extremely dangerous state while they were researching the Holy Grail. They used a fragment of the Holy Nail. Which they had hidden as a secret treasure and managed to get through that crisis." Elmenhilde said.

"So you're using a fragment of one of the Nails of Helena to surpress the Incinerate Anthem and the Holy Grail?" Kenshin asked.

"Sound's complicated..." Yuuna said. "Then again I'm new here."

"So are we, we don't get it." Iris said with Atsuki nodding.

Azazel laughed. "Well basically by allowing the holy relics to synchronise, the Holy Grail will stop functioning without Valerie's explicit consent. So the Sephiroth Graal that the Evil Dragons have won't work. The Holy Cross that Valerie is holding has already been adjusted. In this state, if Valerie and the Holy Cross can synchronize well, then the Holy Grail that Apophis has will stop functioning and the mass produced Evil Dragons will also stop multiplying and it will also have an effect on the fake Sekiryuutei army and Trihexa. However, for this Valerie will have to get close to Trihexa. We also don't know which of the heads of Trihexa has the last Holy Grail, but is probable that if we find either Azi Dahaka or Apophis is on."

Gasper put on a brave face. "I've got the task of taking Valerie to Trihexa. I will definitely retrieve Valerie's Holy Grail and put an end to everything!"

"So Valerie has to take on a huge risk to pull this off." Miyuki said. "It's a great idea, don't get me wrong, it's a great idea, but it sounds like if Valerie gets taken, and Onii-Chan gets taken out. All we have to rely on is the critically weakened Alipheese and Ilias. I know that sounds heartless, but I'm looking at it from an analytical standpoint."

"Also if anyone other than Valerie who touches that Cross, whether they be Devils, Vampires and youkai shouldn't touch it because they will die." Hikari said. "I wouldn't even guarantee Asuna-Chan's safety in this case."

"...Azazel how far as Trihexa gotten." Kenshin said with a serious expression.

"As of now, Trihexa has appeared in the mythological territories of the Greeks, Hindus, Celtics and Egyptians, the mountainous areas of Europe and off the coast of Japan in the human world; a total of six locations. It seems to have split off according to the number of it's heads In the case of the Hindus, Indra is able to deal with it, that is to say Mount Meru will be able to take it on, might be a good wake up call for Indra." Azazel said.

"Hrmn...that said, I don't know which ones, but several gods have been eliminated, they're not dead, but a considerable amount of human faith to heal them. Also Trihexa, even while split, it's power remains above the level of a god's."

Azazel proceeded to play a video file of the Trihexa destroying a entire island off the coastline of Japan with a massive fireball, the one in Europe blowing mountains, lakes and forests with it's flaming breath. Mass destruction that would change the world map, the fighter jets and warships of various human countries confronting Trihexa, only to be ruthlessly crushed by the fake Sekiryuuteis and the Evil Dragons.

(slam!)

Everyone looked over seeing Kenshin's left fist laid into the nearby wall, his eyes overshadowed by his bangs. "G-Grrrhhhhh...!" He let out a growl as his body quivered in restrained rage and guilt. "Vali...I know...I did right by you by letting you kill Rizevim, but I should have been the one to tear his fucking throat out."

"Kenshin, you don't know that." Hikari said.

Yukari reached over and grabbed his right hand. "Kenshin, you always do this to yourself...it wasn't just you that messed up."

"I know, it's just me falling into my old bad habits." Kenshin said, letting out a heaving sigh.

This is terrible...!" Asia said with a crying expression.

Xenovia and Irina clasped Asia's hands. "Yeah, we have to do something!" Xenovia said.

"We definitely have to do something."

Asuna looked over at Negi with a confident smile. "Well, Negi we're used to facing crap like this, we'll beat this too!"

"Yes! Ialda Baoth just had a an unfair advantage on us!" Negi said pumping her fist up with a smile.

"Yeah, we totally got this-aru!" Ku Fei said.

"...Still after the human world becomes aware of the fake Sekiryuutei, Issei-kun won't be able to transform easily from now on. This battle will create unnecessary misunderstandings." Rossweisse said.

"That's workable." Miyuki said. "We send Issei out in Balance Breaker to wreck the fake Sekiryuutei army's shit. The humans will think one of them went rouge and Issei then just needs to act as himself and call himself the true Sekiryuutei and he won't allow these fakes to besmirch his name."

Kenshin turned away. "Anyway, you all plan out the rest of the attack. I need to check in on some things before we move. Miyuki, fill me in later."

"Alright." Miyuki said. Kenshin nodded and left.

"Will you quit complaining about me beating you? It was fair and square." Alipheese said as the two held a couple of Switches having played a racing game.

"Can't stop me from being annoyed about it." Ilias huffed.

Micaela turned her head, having been standing next to Ilias. Kanon smiled standing behind Alipheese. "Oh, hello Kenshin." Micaela said.

"Hey Kenshin-kun." Kanon said with a wave.

"Hey, where's your sisters?"Kenshin asked. A briefly disappointed look washed over Kanon's face, but Kenshin waved her off. "We're getting ready to move out to fight this beast, I just wanted an update. It's good to see you too Kanon." Kenshin said with a smile.

Kanon's expression brightened. "It's good to see you too Kenshin-kun!" Kenshin chuckled fondly and Kanon went on. "Saja, Minagi, Hiruko and Kanade are around, mentally preparing themselves I expect Tamamo being around you alot. Saja maybe Mom's right hand woman, but we take turns guarding her. It's just Mom made Saja the most like her to represent the lamia race. Mom doesn't trust or love us any more or less." Kanon said with a smile.

"Alipheese, if there's one thing I can compliment. It's the camaraderie your daughters have." Ilias said. "Micaela and Lucifina loved each other as sisters sure and Eden did as well, but I felt like Eden was also jealous of them both, I did feel it stopped when...Lucifina died..." Ilias wore a saddened look.

Alipheese reached over and grabbed Ilias' shoulder, making her look up at Alipheese. "Listen...we have our differences Ilias, but when I heard that Lucifina had died...my heart ached for you. Every youkai is like a child of mine, but if I lost one of my first creations, one of the Six Ancestors...I might have lost it my self. I loved them all equally."

"Mother." Kanon said with a smile.

"Alipheese...I have something to admit." Ilias said with a sad look as she looked up. "My threat...to annihilate Makai and the Divine Realms by continuing to fight with you, was an idle threat. I just wanted to back you into a corner. I never expected you to actually do it. If you had fought me, I would have given up. Lucifina always wanted us to stop fighting, I feel like it's what she would have wanted, Taimu too..." Ilias sighed sadly. "Honestly...I just want this conflict between us to end."

Alipheese approached Ilias, pulling her dark mana back and wrapped her arms around the Light Goddess. "Ilias, that's all I've ever wanted. I wanted to know and understand what was essentially my sister."

Ilias wrapped her arms around Alipheese as she began to sob. "I'm so sorry!" She said

Alipheese sobbed as well. "I'm sorry too!"

Ilias looked into Alipheese's eyes. "I'll do what I can to reunite you with Ragnarok."

"I'd say I'd help you find someone." Alipheese smiled glancing at Kenshin. "It seems I don't have to."

"W-Wait, you can tell?" Ilias asked with wide eyes.

"Don't worry, I won't tell him, but I had Ragnarok, soooo." She said with a sly grin. "I know you at least like him, upset that he took light of you at times sure, but you like him and you know it."

Ilias blushed. She also noticed Kanon talking with Kenshin.

Kenshin looked over at them. "Uhh...do you two need a moment?" He said with a sweatdrop. "Sorry, I was taking gardening tips from Kanon, so I can plant the stuff that goes into these." Kenshin said holding up one of his smokes.

"I usually ate the leaves myself." Kanon said with a smile. "I see the appeal of lighting it up and inhaling the smoke, but I was concerned about burning myself."

"You don't smoke it all the way down to the tip if you don't want to, and we've even made glasswear to smoke this and tobacco out of. When I get it to the tip I just put it in one of those and finish it off, no muss no fuss." Kenshin said.

"Is it really all that good?" Micaela asked.

"Hey it's a great way to relax, in any situation." Kenshin said.

"Yeah, god I can't tell you how many times I was chowing down on ol' Mary Jane after a battle in the war and I wasn't able to get any. I might have been a sadist, but I would have left them alive." Kanon said.

"..." Ilias frowned.

"What?" Kanon said. "A lot of the men I devoured were cruel bastards, abusing youkai who couldn't defend themselves, men weaker than them, abused nature which I love and even raped human women now that I look back on it. I'm not sorry."

Ilias closed her eyes with a sigh. "I kinda figured, but the youkai weren't perfect back then either and they still aren't."

"And I'm not saying they are and I'm sure Mom will say the same, but we love our children all the same." Kanon said.

"Ilias you know there are some youkai who still sing your praises to this day right?" Kenshin asked.

"Oh I know." Ilias said with a smile. "And I love them for it. I'll just have to expand my love...so that all of the Divine Realms and Makai love us both." Ilias said, smiling at Alipheese.

"..." Kenshin smiled at this. Micaela noticed this and smiled herself.

"What are you smiling about Kenshin?" Micaela asked.

"I'm...just happy for them I guess. Ilias seems to have finally let go of her jealousy of Alipheese and now that they can interact with each other they seem to be getting along."

"Oh but don't get it twisted Kenshin-kun, their rivalry is alive and well." Kanon said with a giggle. "It's just gotten...a lot more playful rather and less serious."

"I expected nothing less." Kenshin said with a grin. "Anyway...Ilias, Alipheese. I have a question for you two."

"Yes?" The two goddesses said

"While I can't restore your powers...would you two at least like your real bodies back?" Kenshin asked.

"!" Alipheese and Ilias gasped. "I mean, absolutely but how?" They both said.

Kenshin held out two red candies. "These are age up candies. They make your body grow into a more mature form, but we all know you're older than you look, no offense, anyway, these candies should restore you to your real bodies, you just won't have your power. They're safe I promise."

The two grabbed the candies and ate them. "Open a window." Kenshin said to Micaela said as smoke erupted from them.

Micaela did so and Kenshin directed the smoke outside. Kanon, Micaela and Kenshin looked back over at the two goddesses, to find them restored to their adult forms. Kanon smiled brightly. "Mother, you've been restored to your beautiful self!"

Micaela smiled as well. "You're back to yourself as well Ilias."

Ilias looked down at herself. "I see that." She said with a smile.

"Thank you Kenshin." Alipheese said.

"No problem, but understand that this is temporary. You'll have to keep eating the candies to remain in your real forms. Thankfully they're cheap for me, and I can get them easily." Kenshin said. "So nothing to worry about there. You two are still sidelined however."

"We understand." Alipheese said. "Kanon come."

"Yes Mother. Don't be a stranger Kenshin-kun~!" Kanon said kissing her left index and middle fingers before flicking them outward with a winking smile.

Micaela also left, saying she needed to grab her sword. Kenshin and Ilias were left alone. Ilias looked down at the floor with an honest smile. "Thank you Kenshin." She said.

"It's no problem Divine Light." Kenshin said with a smile.

"Huh?" Ilias looking up at him, her blue eyes shining with curiosity.

"That's my actual nickname for you. Chibilias was just me teasing you." Kenshin said with a smile.

Ilias smiled at him. "...Why are you being so sweet on me?"

"Because maybe I want to?" Kenshin said. "Like I said, I have no quarrel with you personally and actually...as someone who was alone for a mere fraction of the time you were. Now that you're at peace with Alipheese...I want to be your friend." Kenshin said extending his arms. "Maybe it will turn into something more...the question is, will you let me in?"

"I...I..." Ilias allowed a couple of tears to roll down her cheeks, before she closed her eyes, wiping them away and ran into Kenshin's arms, she moaned in content as she felt Kenshin wrapped his arms around her.

"Ilias...you and Alipheese have been alone for so long...Alipheese has Ragnarok and I'll give him back to her, but at the very least...I want to be your friend. A kindred spirit you can talk to and confide in." Kenshin said holding Ilias tightly.

"Kenshin." Ilias said with a smile, closing her eyes, inhaling his scent. "Thank you...thank you...so much..." She said squeezing him.

Kenshin stroked her back soothingly, another hand stroking one of her angel wings. "So, will you let me be your friend at least."

"That and so much more...but...let's get to know each other a little bit more..." Ilias smiled with her eyes closed. "Thank you though Kenshin, for everything you've done for Alipheese and I."

Kenshin pulled away and smiled down at her. "I'd do it again every time." Kenshin said.

"I know you would." Ilias said laying her head on his shoulder.

"Ilias I have to go." Kenshin said.

"Please...can...I just have a few more minutes?" Ilias asked.

"...Hm, OK." Kenshin said stroking her long blonde hair. "Hey Ilias."

"Yes?" Ilias said.

"When this is over. I want to take you out on a date. Do you accept?" Kenshin asked.

"A date?" Ilias asked.

"It's something that friends that really like each other do to get to know each other on a deeper level." Kenshin said.

"Oh, then sure." Ilias smiled and kissed Kenshin on the cheek, "You're really sweet, I wish you luck against the beast."

"Oh trust me, Trihexa has no idea what's coming toward it." Kenshin said with a grin.

"Hmhm~! That's one thing I always liked about you, even as I watched you from the Divine Realms. That confidence of yours." Ilias giggled. "Anyway...I'll let you go now."

"OK." Kenshin said as the two parted. Ilias tilted her head with a smile.

"See you soon." She said sticking her tongue out with a smile.

"Heheh.." Kenshin chuckled.

"Unbelievable." Kenshin turned to find Tamamo smiling at him.

"Tamamo?" Kenshin said.

Tamamo came over and embraced Kenshin. "You actually did it...you ended the Divine War." Tamamo said pressing herself against him.

"Hmn." Kenshin held her tightly. "Does it insult you that Ilias wants to be with me?" Kenshin asked.

"Actually no..." Tamamo said as the two kissed. "Just don't expect us to act any sort of affectionate way toward her any time soon."

"I don't blame you, or even her." Kenshin said. "Tamamo, I love you, but she has been alone for so long and made peace with Alipheese. Plus, I think she had her eye on me even before I came to Kuoh." Kenshin said.

"Probably." Tamamo giggled. "But I get it. You see someone who needs help and you're giving it to them. That's part of the reason all of us love you so much Kenshin. Plus you and even Mother want to understand her as a person. Anyway, we're ready to go." Tamamo said.

"So what's the plan?" Kenshin asked.

Tamamo pulled away and nodded. "It's come out. It's possible that either Azi Dahaka or Apophis possess the Holy Grail." Tamamo said. Yasaka, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi and Susanoo are currently fighting the ones in Japan's coast, though Tsukiyomi is bitching at us that we weren't able to handle this.

"Tell him to come and catch these hands. We've done what we could." Kenshin said. "What about the one in Europe?" Kenshin asked.

"Negi asked to be a part of the force sent there. She said. "I was told our dimensions merged so I have to go defend my people!" Tamamo said.

"I understand, She has family there." Kenshin nodded. "Tell her to take Kaede, Ku Fei, Asuna, Yuuna and Mana with her."

"She was already going to, saying no offense, but whomever you send with us can act on their own." Tamamo said. "She also said she'd stay in Wales for a bit to check on things."

"Oh I expect nothing less...Hm?" Kenshin noticed Negi running up to him.

"Kenshin, I-!" Kenshin slapped his hands on her shoulders.

"Tamamo already told me, go." Kenshin said with a smile. "Take our students with you, but if you could...leave me with Secchan and Kono-Chan." Kenshin said. "I'll make it up to them later."

"Yes! Thank you!" Negi said turning to leave when Kenshin grabbed her wrist. "Kenshin?"

Kenshin pulled her into an embrace while Tamamo giggled and walked away. "Stay safe out there." He pulled away to smile. "I don't want to sound selfish, but I've got you back...I don't want to lose you again."

"Well then I have an update to give you." Negi said with a winking smile, sticking her tongue out. "Ialda's mana poisoning is pretty much cleared up. Me trying to fight Yama pretty much did it."

Kenshin stepped away and held his fist out. "If that's the case, let's revisit our old spars sometime eh?"

Negi smirked confidently. "Yes! I won't get left behind!"

"Heheheheh." Kenshin chuckled fondly.

"What're you...?" Negi narrowed her eyes.

"Nothing, it's just...a lot of my lovers in this harem of mine want to keep up with me in strength. It's just...It's charming to me." Kenshin said.

"Because we want to help you when you need it." Negi said with a smile as she kissed him on the cheek. "I should go."

"Same here...Annwyl Negi." Kenshin said.

"I love you Annwyl Kenshin." Negi said.

"!" Kenshin looked down at her. "Cherished Kenshin huh?"

"Yeah." Negi smiled radiantly. "I'll always cherish you."

Kenshin smiled and kissed her on the lips. "Right back at you Negi." He said butting his forehead against hers. "I love you Annwyl Negi...now go protect your homeland."

"Right." Negi said, nuzzling her nose against Kenshin's before backing away.

"Good luck." Kenshin said.

"To you too." Negi said as the two parted.

Kenshin and Negi ran away from each other both of them thinking. "Good luck Negi, Kenshin."

(Chapter end)

Draconis: Well that's done

Kenshin: Why do you sound so bittersweet?

Draconis: I lost my job.

Asia: Oh my god Draconis-San, I'm so sorry.

Draconis: Oh it's OK Asia.. I'll be OK. Anyway. Yuuna is here on a reader's request. Ditto with Kenshin being sweet on Ilias, that and it kinda makes sense, y'know to help turn Ilias and Alipheese's rivalry from physical to playful. Anyway. Footnotes!

(1 ) Iris' ability is to release a energizing aura that speeds up one's recovery. She'll be a healer/tracker while Atsuki will be more of a berserker, just clockin' fools with her maul.

(2) This is a Jujutsu Kaisen reference. Boogie Woogie!

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