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Chapter 2
Sitting within his office, a man who goes by Azazel hums as he receives news on something that surprised him.
"So, the Devils took Vali with them, did they?"
As he said it, one of his loyal followers, Raynare, stood beside him, quietly listening to everything that was going on.
"Yes sir. From our resources, we've determined a young boy named Sakai Sitri procured her, after fighting off an Exorcist known as Ewald Cristaldi."
Azazel rubbed his chin in thought, while Raynare furrows her brows. "I see, that's an interesting development. Sakai Sitri…ooh yes, he's one of my favourite characters on Magical Levia-tan~ He got added two seasons ago~"
Raynare was surprised Azazel watched Devil shows. "Azazel-sama, does it mean with the Devils having Vali, would mean she's going to be executed? The Devils wouldn't take kindly to a Lucifer, would they?"
Azazel looked back at Raynare. "True, however I've heard some good things about Sakai-kun, he seems like a nice young man. I would love to study the supposed Longinus the girl has, I wonder if young Sakai-kun would be up for meeting with me?"
Raynare adopts a happy smile. "I'm sure if its you Azazel-sama, he'd want to come right away~"
Azazel admired her optimism. "Though he might not, we Fallen Angels don't have the best relationship with I know the higher ups would have something's to say about it, I think its best we try and make contact."
Raynare slowly nods. "If its just this boy, then it shouldn't be much of a problem. He's only a child."
"A child, that's related to a Maou." Azazel reminds the understanding Raynare. "In any case, lets contact them, and see what's going on."
Raynare nods, and begins to leave.
As she does, Azazel leans back in his chair, and thinks about Vali, and what a meeting between them would entail.
But first, he had to make sure they'd even be able to interact with one another.
One week later, in the Underworld, the sky looked to be a mixture of purples and blues, it was a sight to behold.
At the Sitri Castle, Vali was sat at her window, admiring the garden early in the morning.
Compared to her life before, this was a step up, and she liked the company, even if Serafall did kind of worry her whenever she asked for hugs, and cuddles, but she wasn't opposed to Sakai's hugs if she was honest with herself.
Though she'd not admit to that openly, she was intrigued by the boy.
He was strong, and kind, yet looked as if he enjoyed the thrill of a fight, someone she could get on board with.
"Haaaaah!" Vali heard a noise after it had gone seven.
So, sat at the window, she cast her eyes out, and saw Sakai being attacked by a group of Devils.
Her eyebrows narrow as they fling demonic power onto him, as he waves his hands out, creating large walls of ice, each tanking the attacks of the demonic power, each swirling dangerously towards the young boy.
He then brought his hands together, and summoned shards of ice all around him, pelting the enemies with dangerous amounts of ice, sending them flying away, smashing through trees, and into the ground.
But, Vali then saw more Devils circulating him, and closing the distance.
Tightening her hand as they continued rushing him, Vali shot out of the window, and bolts down to the ground at hyper speed, traversing the area within moments, managing to come face to face with the Devils.
"Back off." Vali unleashed a combo of punches and kicks, slamming each of the Devils away from Sakai.
"Aah, Vali-chan…" Sakai called out.
But Vali merely said "I've got this." and slammed her elbow into one of the Devils heads, their eyes bending at the immense strike, and sent them flying down into the ground, his body shaking from the impact.
"Its okay Vali-chan, really-"
"You protected me, now its my turn."
Sakai felt a warmth in his chest at her kind words, and grimaced as she slams her fist into one of the Devils faces.
Seeing her taking down the Devils, Sakai flies in, and creates ice between them, confusing the young girl.
"What's wrong?" Vali asks.
Sakai chuckled awkwardly, looking at the groaning guys scattered across the ground, seeing Vali having dispatched them swiftly, so his hand turned towards her, and allowed icy mist to flow from his fingertips.
"These guys…"
"Attacked you. I stopped them." She finished off, showing a certain strong look.
"You certainly did stop them." Sakai agreed, looking between the people. "Though, these are guards of Sitri…I asked them to train with me."
Vali looked at the downed individuals, and tilts her neck to the right hand side.
"Right, I see."
"Sorry for the confusion there Vali-chan, it probably looked like a genuine fight huh."
Vali agreed, folding her arms. "I guess. Is this the part where I'm supposed to apologize?"
Sakai chuckled awkwardly, waving his hand. "Its fine, I'll deal with it…But, you came to my defence huh? Thank you~"
Vali turned her face to the side, as if hiding her expression from him, he found it even cuter that she did such things, showing her Vali like mannerisms.
"Its fine, you've been doing things for me, I want to repay you."
Sakai chortled, and pulls in close, placing a hand on her shoulder, drawing her attention.
"No worries about repaying me, as long as you're happy, that's enough for me." Vali's face tinged slight pink as she saw his beaming smile aimed right at her. "Ooh right, breakfast should be done soon, your favourites being prepared~"
Vali's lips curl up ever so slightly.
Sakai had found out one of her favourite foods when she mentioned it off hand, and he had asked the chef's to specifically make it for her, which she found to be a nice gesture, and she definitely wasn't opposed to having something she enjoyed.
"That's good, after though I want a word with you, regarding my Sacred Gear."
Sakai nods. "Sure. I've just gotta go and sort out something's, then I'm all yours~ Until then, do whatever you like, I've asked a maid inside to take care of all your needs, so if you do need anything, ask her, she'll introduce herself soon~"
"Right…its odd." Vali mused.
Sakai raises a brow. "What is?"
"I'm not used to people taking care of me. Had to do it for a long time on my own. My Mom, she tried, but my father wasn't…I hate him for what he did to me and my mother."
Vali usually wouldn't share such things.
But Sakai's openness with her, made her feel relaxed.
As if she could show anything and he'd simply be there and be kind to her.
"I'm sorry about that Vali-chan. You don't have to tell me if it makes you feel sad, but do you know what happened to your Mom?" Sakai asked further, wishing to bring any comfort that he could do.
Vali shakes her head with a sigh, feeling comfortable enough to speak with him. "No, I don't know what happened to her. Last I saw her, was when I was…at my house, and we got separated. If its my father, then I can only draw conclusions on what he did. For my mother, who was good to me, I hope she didn't suffer."
Sakai felt for her, and his mind began to work, as his hand placed itself comfortingly on her shoulder.
He knew she wasn't the type to overly share her feelings, she wouldn't break down so easily.
Though he could see the pain etched into her eyes, so his comforting presence, to Vali, meant a good deal, so Sakai offered his silent kindness, being there right beside him.
"Also Vali-chan, we received word this morning from the Fallen Angels, about you."
Vali tilts her head. "Fallen Angels?"
"Yeah, they were keen on setting up a meeting. I was curious, do you know anyone in the Fallen Angels group?"
Vali shakes her head. "Never came across one in my life."
Sakai hummed. "How odd, they seem to know about you. I'm not sure how, so Sera-nee-chan and I are looking into it. The Fallen Angels said it was urgent to know your status. Though if it is Azazel-san, I have heard rumours he's a Sacred Gear expert."
Vali furrowed her brows. "Is that so?"
"Yup, some say he's even a fanatic about them. Though his knowledge would be good for you Vali-chan. If we can open a dialogue between our groups, how'd you feel about it? Would you be open to seeing the Fallen Angels?"
Vali hid a small smile that tried to come to her face.
It was clear Sakai wanted the best for Vali, and wanted her to feel as comfortable with any situation as possible, recalling when she first arrived in the Underworld, and how some Devils tried to say stuff to her, then recalled Sakai freezing them solid for making such comments.
"You think its beneficial?" Vali asks, trusting in his judgements.
Sakai shrugged. "Couldn't hurt at least."
Vali inclines. "Then let me know how it goes."
Sakai winked. "See you soon~"
Sakai waved, and left to go and do his duties.
Meeting up with Serafall, Sakai sat in on a meeting between her, and hologram Azazel.
Azazel looked to Sakai, and waved. "You must be Sakai Sitri-kun. Its a pleasure to meet you."
Serafall went into protective big sister mode, and held her little brother around his body, aiming a finger at Azazel.
"No Azazel-chan, don't be as bad as Gabriel."
Azazel nearly face faults. "A-Ah, no, of course…so, I'm sure it was a surprise we contacted you."
"To be honest, since our factions aren't friendly with each other, it was bold of you to do this." Serafall expressed earnestly.
"It was, and usually I'd not interfere. Though in this case, with Vali Lucifer, she's a unique girl, isn't she? I'm quite interested in Sacred Gears, and young Vali's been rumoured to have a Longinus. I'd love to meet her, and see what her potential is as a Lucifer wielding a Longinus."
Sakai inhaled. "I asked Vali-chan about it, and she said she'd be interested getting to know more about her Longinus. I've got some knowledge on them, but I'm sure you're more knowledgeable on them than I am. If she was hypothetically able to come and see you, I think really it would have to be on neutral territories."
Serafall looked at her little brother with pride. "Seems like you've been listening when I do my meetings Saka-chan, I was about to suggest the same thing~"
Azazel claps his hands. "Well, aren't you quite the intriguing Devil?"
Sakai chuckles lightly. "I am Onee-chan's sibling, and I wanna be a strong successful Devil, it also does involve bargaining and making deals from time to time."
Azazel folds his arms. "I'm glad to see the youth of the Devils are evolving in ways where even we could meet up with one another. Fallen Angels and Devils don't tend to be friendly with one another."
"I also get along with an Angel." Serafall's face dipped noticeably as Sakai gushes. "She's really pretty, kind, and we always have fun together~"
"That Angel, she's taking my Saka-chan..." Serafall added under her breath, Sakai looking at her, who giggled awkwardly.
Azazel was curious. "This Angel, are you speaking of Gabriel?"
"Yup, she's a fan of the show, and we get to talk a good deal~" Sakai happily replies.
Serafall grumbled "Gabriel..." with a sad sigh.
Sakai curiously looks at her for a moment, then turns back to Azazel. "So, we'll be in contact when we can meet up, with Vali-chan."
"Very well, we'll leave the ball in your court. Thank you for meeting with us, and I'll see you hopefully soon~"
With that, and after a little more conversation, the talks ended.
Serafall looked to her little brother and adopts a big grin. "Looks like he's been handled for the time being~ I was surprised that Fallen Angels would wanna meet Vali-chan, but it makes sense from Azazel-chan I suppose. Though he tries anything untoward with you Saka-chan, then I'm gonna freeze him solid~"
Sakai looks endearingly towards the young woman, and stretches his arms. "I'm glad for Vali-chan, being able to use her Sacred Gear to its fullest potential is going to be rather interesting, don't you think?"
"Yup, it'll give Vali-chan a good time. Though, I'm sure you'll do that too for her, wont you Saka-chan~? She'll love being adorned by you~" Serafall gushes, and hugs him tightly into her chest. "My adorable Saka-chan, I love you...but seriously don't go to Gabriel, she is a menace to Devil kind, especially to cute boys like you."
Sakai sweat dropped at his sisters words, though assumed they came from a place of love…at least he hoped.
Later on, Vali was training in the garden, practicing as hard as she could, when she felt a presence.
She looked, and saw Ravel approaching.
"Who are you?" Vali demands.
Ravel grimaces, and pulls back slightly. "P-Phenex, Ravel Phenex."
"And you want?" Vali carried on, she wasn't the most thrilled about being with Devils in general.
Ravel grimaced. "Well…S-Sakai-sama, is he here? I thought if he's not busy then maybe…I, I was gonna discuss with him something's, that's all…"
"He will be here eventually. So, what do you want with him?" Vali asked, her hand twitching.
Ravel waved her hands. "Sakai-sama, and I are friends! We're good friends, please don't worry about that!"
Vali carefully studied Ravel's face. "I understand. Do you fight?"
Ravel grimaced. "F-Fight?"
"Yes, you're a Phenex. You should be capable of fighting, correct? I'm waiting for Sakai to return, in the meantime you'll do as an opponent. Put up your hands, and summon the flames of the Phenex, and I'll show you my own powers too."
Ravel's heart dropped to her stomach, seeing Vali's demonic power shining.
"Hold on, fighting is…" Ravel giggled awkwardly. "I mean, I've trained my powers before, but a real fight…I mean, if I had to fight, of course I would…"
Vali raises an eyebrow. "I've seen Sakai fight, and if you're his friend, you should learn how to fight as well. He is someone that likes the thrill of a challenge. I have only known him for a week now, but I know he values strength, compassion, and a drive within someone. If you're his friend, you should have drive to grow strong."
Ravel took Vali's words to heart.
Being strong, gaining strength…
"Now, lets practice."
Ravel blinks "Huh?" as Vali arms herself with demonic power, and charges at the Phenex girl.
A little while later, Sakai arrived back home, and when getting to his garden, he saw a very strange sight.
"V-Vali-sama! Am I doing it right!?"
"Yes, I'll show you how to fight, first learn to dodge."
He witnessed Vali chasing Ravel around, firing demonic shots at her.
From what he could gather, it didn't seem like they were fighting, it seemed like they were training.
And from what he could hear, it sounded like Vali was encouraging Ravel to fight, and gain strength.
"Eeh, is everything, okay here?" Sakai asks.
Ravel looks to Sakai, and bolts behind him.
Vali follows, her hand igniting in demonic power, and aimed it forward.
Ravel breathed in hard. "S-She is rather strong…and it seems she loves the thrill of a fight…b-but, I did learn something's from her..."
Sakai nods, gazing at Vali. "That's Vali-chan~ I think its a cute quality, it shows she's got a fiery heart underneath her cool exterior, and shows that she's willing to fight, and kick some major ass~"
Vali adopts a small smirk, while Ravel pants. "I'm, I'm glad that you've found a good friend. Though, I've been hearing about those involved with Lucifer…"
Vali raised a brow. "What about it?"
Sakai waved his hand. "No worries, its just some Devils being idiotic. Sera-nee-chan and I have dealt with it." Vali accepted that, as Sakai winked. "Spoke with Azazel-san, we had an interesting conversation, and he said he'd love to study your Longinus. But the balls in your court, and you're free to do so if you wish~"
Vali slowly nods her head, and thanked him.
So she tightened her hand, aiming it at Sakai.
"I wish to test out my strength now that I've recuperated fully, I'm still studying my Longinus so I'll forgo that now. So how about we have a little fight?"
Sakai shrugs his shoulders. "Sure, I don't mind doing that. Anytime you're ready, Vali-chan."
Ravel giggled lightly, knowing that Sakai liked to have good matches, and challenges at the same time as being able to fight strong opponents, and she did like seeing him fight, so she pulled back, and got to a safe distance, readying herself for the match ahead.
Sakai got into a fighting stance, as did Vali.
"Unlike when we first met, I'm at one hundred percent, and now I'd like to see how you fight for myself."
Sakai chuckled happily. "I'm happy to if you're ready. Though, be prepared~"
Vali adopts a smirk. "Then, lets begin."
Vali and Sakai didn't waste time, and rushed one another, firing off their attacks instantly.
Vali spread her multiple sets of wings, and fired off at Sakai, so he formed a thick sheet of ice as a wall to defend himself from her.
Though, he witnessed her slam her fist forward, and smash it deep into the ice, at the same time Sakai saw her wings flutter as she fired some demonic power against it, but saw that the ice wall prevailed.
"Fascinating, so your walls even sturdy enough to hold back my demonic power. I'll have to pick it up a notch."
Vali summoned from the wellspring of her power, and unleashed a volley of demonic energy, bombarding his ice wall, and he had to admire her strength, but he wouldn't go down so easily either.
Vali closed the distance, and thought she had the chance to grab his body to unleash a point blank shot of her energy.
However, Sakai thrust his hand to the side, summoning a replica of his fist, only in ice form and five times the size of his regular fist, and then swung it out, smashing into Vali like a train, who coughed up bile from the impact, along with feeling cold spreading throughout her body.
Being propelled to the ground, Vali shivered as she wiped her mouth, seeing Sakai stick his other hand out, forming another ice fist, and got into a fighting stance, in turn the ice fists mimicked his movements.
"Hmm, I see. So you can control your ice to that extent. You even froze that man's holy energy, so I'm going to assume you can freeze my demonic power. I wonder what else you're able to freeze Sakai?"
"You could call me Saka, if you want~" Sakai winked, and then thrusts his hands down.
The ice fists followed, and smash into the earth, sending a large wave of debris from the ground at Vali, who in turn cups her hands together, and fires off orbs of demonic power, blasting right through the debris of the earth.
Sakai used his speed to shoot off, stacking ice shards behind him to increase his speed, and got towards Vali's right hand side, where his ice fist came down, a dark shadow eclipsing her body from the sheer size, which she guessed was twice her size.
Allowing demonic energy to flow through her hand, she punched up to meet the ice.
A shockwave rapidly flowed between them, the earth cracking underneath the pressure.
However, at the same time, she saw Sakai's ice was freezing her hand over. Even her demonic energy wasn't safe from the power Sakai was using, and was causing Vali's hand to tremble as she held the large fist of ice back.
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" She raised her power as much as possible, and released her own energy, shooting it right through the attack.
Though the shards of ice crumbled to the floor, and she thought victory was certain for that portion of the attack, Sakai's other hand suddenly wrapped its large icy fingers all around her body, and suspended her in the air.
"C-Crap…" Vali felt the ice immediately cause frost to grow over her body from the point of contact. It was so cold, Vali felt cold on her insides, as the frost grew across her form, threatening to seal her away completely in ice.
Ravel watched Sakai boxing with a Lucifer, and thought it was pretty impressive to see, Ravel saw even Vali was struggling to break herself free.
"I have no doubt once your Longinus is more capable of being used by you, you'll be a difficult opponent. Though, I remember the words of my Onee-chan, and how she taught me to fight."
Before Vali could break his icy hand, Sakai threw open the fist, letting Vali go, who was in turn surrounded in a sheen of white frost, chilling her down to the bone, and then pulled his fist back, sending it at Vali.
"Damn…" Vali reached out, and managed to stall the giant hand of ice, summoning her demonic power into a shield.
However, Vali managed to protect herself somewhat with a barrier, weakened the attack, something Sakai thought was smart of her to do, but it broke through, and he watched as she skids across the ground.
Managing to land safely, Vali felt joy despite the situation.
It was a feeling she rarely felt in her youth, but now she could feel it running through her veins.
She could feel her excitement reaching new heights as Sakai being her opponent, pushed her.
He was smart, tactical, and strong, a fighter she more than enjoyed fighting, someone that forced her to use both her mind and body to fight, to strive forward, and achieve a worthwhile victory, but even if she didn't win, she was having the best time.
"Spears!" Sakai announced, and his ice fist shattered into spears, launching them at the young girl in a flurry of strong attacks.
Vali grinned, and aimed her fingers out in pistol like formations, firing off many demonic shots that managed to begin breaking down the ice, matching one another blow for blow, Ravel watching on and was increasingly amazed by such a sight.
"Yes, this is what I desire, Saka!" Vali called out, Sakai realizing she called him 'Saka' rather than 'Sakai' even subconsciously, he was rather thrilled about it, and charged at the girl, coating his fists in ice, as she did in her demonic power.
"Come at me, Vali-chan!" Sakai sweeps his arms out, surrounding his area with thick sheets of ice, the ground freezing below him, as Vali unleashes a barrage of destructive attacks, so he unleashed his own.
The battle waged on for over half an hour, Vali had the time of her life.
Fighting, weaving through attacks, avoid being frozen to the core, she determined Sakai was an individual that she was going to have a lot of fun fighting against as they grew stronger, someone that would give her a truly epic fight that she couldn't fathom having with anyone else.
At the end of the fight, Sakai and Vali felt their chests rise and fall as they sat opposite one another, the battlefield having large holes, and ice coating the area, looking like a truly devastated battleground, or as Sakai would call it, the Sitri back garden.
Vali's body was surrounded in ice, while Sakai saw numerous demonic shots having created holes in the earth around him.
"Ooh dear, I'll have to fix this later on~" Sakai chuckled. "But, I really did enjoy the fight Vali-chan. Once you meet up with Azazel-san and he shares his knowledge of your Longinus, I'm sure you'll be a tougher fighter, living up to that miracle status~"
Vali lets out a quick breath, and rotates her shoulder left. "So, what was that little Phenex girl talking about before? She mentioned about my Lucifer status."
Sakai glanced at Ravel, who in turn waved, so he did the same thing, then turned back to Vali.
"Unfortunately, there does exist some pretty moronic Devils out there that would see you as a threat, or someone that would be a big asset. However, Onee-chan and I talked with them, and came to a solution about it. You don't have to do anything you don't wanna do. Don't worry, my Onee-chan is a Master at negotiations."
Vali lifts a brow. "The woman that fainted when you were hugged by an Angel…and said that the Angel was going to steal your purity? She's the one you say is a Master of negotiations?"
Sakai chuckled lightly, and could understand where she was coming from with her skepticism. "Sera-nee-chan can be eccentric, I'm not gonna lie. But she's good at what she does, she's the Maou in charge of foreign affairs, so she's used to dealing with top dog types. Though it seems Zekram Bael-san was interested in you, to be honest the guy gives me the creeps. He's always got this strange air about him, like you never know what's up his sleeve."
Vali slowly nods her head, and gets into thought.
"If I've put you in an awkward position-"
"You've not." Sakai said softly. "Besides, you're part Devil too, the Underworld is just as much your home as it is every other Devils. Some might be saying stupid crap about it, but if they've got complaints, then they'll have to talk to me first."
Vali internally couldn't help but feel good at his words.
She didn't show much herself on her face, but it was clear to Sakai that she felt a good deal deep inside of herself.
"You have your parents, don't you, Saka?"
"I do, they've got busy schedules, but we all do have times together, especially after what happened a few years ago…" Sakai began, curiously looking at the girl. "Do you think about yours?"
"Not my father, I never will think of him, beyond wanting him gone." Sakai nods in understanding. "My mother…I think about her, at times, she was good to me. Though that man, what he tried to do to my mother, I'll never forgive him. In fact, he, and my grandfather, one day shall perish."
Sakai reached over, and found her hand within his.
His touch, soothed her heart.
His presence calmed her mind.
His fingers stroking her hand flooded her with good feelings.
"I'm sorry about that, Vali-chan. Though, while you're with me, I know you're tough and strong, but I'll also be here to defend you too~"
Vali's lips rose ever so slightly. "I see, you're an interesting Devil, different to the others I've met before. But I find myself liking my time here. And I get to become stronger here. So its a good place to be."
Sakai kindly, "I'm glad Vali-chan~" as it only made Sakai more determined on what he had planned…
Later that night, Sakai was in his bedroom, casually going over a few things for Vali.
He was joined by Ravel, who was intrigued by what he was doing, and after he told her, she decided to lend a hand.
"I was thinking Sakai-sama, you know about what you said the other day."
Sakai raised a brow. "What's that?"
"About, you and me, you know, being together." Ravel urged.
Sakai understood. "Aah yeah, that's right. Have any thoughts about it?"
"I was just thinking, you want to become the Champion of the Rating Games, right?" Ravel inquired.
"Yeah, its always been a dream to be in the Rating Games. The thrill of a challenge, and the excitement of the crowd going wild as the fight picks up the pace, how we come at one another, and strike each other…the opponents I could have, it makes me feel excited too."
Ravel's lips break out into a big grin. "Its an interesting goal to have, Sakai-sama. In fact, that and your other goal you told me about, giving others a home…I think you've already started that, with Vali-sama. Even though she scares the living daylights out of me at times~"
Sakai snickers. "Underneath that cool exterior, beats the heart of a proud, and warm warrior. She might seem cold, but I've seen some instances where her warmth shines through, she's definitely someone who's got layers, its why I wanna do this good thing for her."
Ravel nods in understanding, and cracks her neck left. "Ooh, while I have you Sakai-sama. In the interest of potential peerages for you, I've been working on a little chart of sorts, and have been putting priorities on it, on what kind of talent would work with your powers, the kind of powers you'd be able to help grow, and even some potential people, if that's something you'd want."
Sakai was intrigued, more than intrigued.
He trusted Ravel's judgement, and knew she was a girl that had a good head on her shoulders.
"Sure, I'd love to see it~" Sakai said strongly.
Ravel's face tinges pink. "T-Then, allow me to compile all the data, and I'll send it to you!"
"Thanks, Ravel-chan. It means a lot to know you're supporting me. As I said before, fire and ice, we could make things happen~"
Ravel's eyes flicker, as her cheeks resemble rose flowers, cute and pink, fiddling with her fingers.
"Y-Yes…you're right, Sakai-sama~"
Sakai grins, lighting up Ravel's world.
Sakai's endearing nature always brought Ravel to happy places, even when she had a bad day, or when she felt in the need of being cheered up, it was good for her.
Later that night, Sakai saw the time was getting past ten in the evening, and he was soon joined by his elder sister Sona, who came in close, and looked over his shoulder.
"Vali-chan's…"
"Hey, Nee-chan~" Sakai greets, cutting her off. "I was just looking into something for Vali-chan."
"I see, have you found anything of what you're looking for?"
Sakai nods. "I don't wanna get Vali-chan's hopes up, I wanna see if I could help Vali-chan have some happiness. I've been speaking with her, and, her life has been pretty sad, so I wanna do what I can to help her too. She's gonna be meeting Azazel-san sometime soon, so it'll be quite interesting to see what happens."
Sona couldn't help the smile forming on her lips, and sat down beside him. "Pass me some papers then, let me give you a hand. I am your Onee-sama after all, and it seems this Vali-san is going to become important to you, so I'll do what I can."
Sakai beams, his arms throwing around Sona's neck energetically. "Aah, Sona-nee-chan, you're the best~"
Sona blushed with some embarrassment, as she hugged her little brother back.
Compared to Serafall, Sakai was more subdued whenever he hugged her, so she could tolerate it more.
"Its all good, Saka. I'm glad to be of help. Though, I couldn't help but notice that Ravel-san seemed to be eager before, is something going on? Has the Devils decided to put you in a wedding ceremony with her?"
Sakai blinks at that last one. "Not that I know of, though Ravel-chan as my bride huh…that'd be rather interesting. I'm sure we'd compliment one another."
Sona nods. "I see, then I'll have to prepare the tests."
Sakai raises a brow. "Tests, as in, what?"
"To make sure Ravel-san, or whoever, is good enough to be with you Saka."
Sakai teasingly poked her cheek. "Nee-chan, you're so cute when you're being protective~"
Sona blushes lightly, turning her neck. "Only the best for you, Saka. I wont accept anything else."
Sakai could hear the protectiveness in her voice, and found it sweet.
He knew though if he did find someone he loved, Sona wouldn't ever stop it, she probably would be the first to encourage it, as she was always supportive of everything he did.
"Though romance isn't something I've thought much about, but I do think marrying Gabriel-sama would be-"
"Saka-chaaaaaaaaaaaan!" Serafall burst into the room, and made a beeline for Sakai. "You can't marry Gabriel, she's got wickedness in her heart! Tell him So-tan! "
Sakai looked to Sona, who pulled back, holding her hands up, and looked off to the side awkwardly.
Sakai playfully rolled his eyes at Serafall's dramatic ways. "Honestly Nee-chan, you're being so wild."
"Ooh, its because I adore you~ Only the best for my Saka-chan~" Serafall fully embraced her little brother.
Two days later, Sakai had found a location within the Human World where they could meet the Fallen Angels.
Since it was neutral territory, Sakai thought it would be best.
Going with him, Vali, and Serafall sat at one side of the table in a cafe, and Azazel came to sit down at the other.
As soon as he saw Sakai, Azazel adopts a wide smile. "Aah, Sakai-kun, Serafall, Vali. Its finally great to meet you in person."
Sakai agreed, he thought it was a cool deal he'd see them like this. "Yeah, never thought I'd meet a Fallen Angel like this. Especially the leader."
Azazel nods, looking to Vali. "We were searching for you, originally. Someone from the Lucifer servants made contact, and asked to find you. But it seems you've found a good place on your own already."
Vali subtly looked to Sakai, who in turn gave her an endearing smile.
"Yes, that's right. Though, Saka mentioned that you have knowledge on Longinus's. He told me I wield one called Divine Dividing, and told me the basic powers of them. If you have more knowledge then I'd like to hear it."
As she asked that, Sakai knits his brows together. "By the way, that person from Lucifer, you talked about…"
"We haven't heard from them since." Azazel clarified. "I'm sure you can draw conclusions." Sakai nods, and looks to Vali, who in turn lowers her brows. "But, at least you're here, and thriving with Sakai-kun here. If you'd like, I can help you better understand your Longinus."
"Yes, I would like that. Though, I assume you wish for something in exchange."
Azazel hums. "Just a chance to study your Longinus up close would be good for me. That's what I'd want if I had the chance."
Sakai believed him immediately, Azazel seemed to have an honest expression.
"Very well, that's acceptable." Vali adds.
"Then let me compile some data for you, and I'll have it sent over. I've got some already, but there's been a bit of business going on within my group, some people being less than they can be, and choosing dark paths. But it wont stop me in my research!"
Sakai chuckles. "That's great Vali-chan, even if he's a bit eccentric, you'll learn a good deal from him~"
Azazel face faults, while Serafall giggles. "He's got you Azazel-chan~ Though, at least you're not trying to kidnap my Saka-chan, unlike that fiendish Gabriel. You know, she tried it not long ago, hugging him into her, trying to steal his purity…she really is a bad Angel."
Vali grimaces at how straight faced Serafall said that, whispering to Sakai "She really has it out for that Angel, doesn't she?" and Sakai chuckles unevenly "They've got a one sided rivalry, Gabriel-sama considers Nee-chan her best friend." only driving Vali's curiousness up even more.
"Aah well, at least this gave me a chance to meet you both. I've been an avid watcher of the show, and its interesting to see you both in real life~" Azazel said joyfully.
Serafall gasps happily. "I didn't know I'd have a Fallen Angel fan too~"
Azazel nods. "Yup, its a good show, and when you introduced Sakai-kun as your male lead, I thought it was an interesting contrast to you, and how well you bounce off one another~"
Vali and Sakai sat back, and listened to the pair discussing Serafall's show.
It seemed Sakai and Vali didn't have much to worry about, since Azazel seemed like a relaxed chill kind of guy.
Though towards the end of the meeting, Sakai heard his phone go off.
So he looked, and his eyes widen slightly.
"Sorry, I've gotta go."
Vali's brow raised inquisitively. "Something wrong?"
"Nothing, just got something I need to check up on, that's all. I'll see you later~"
Vali tilts her head, wondering what was going on.
A day later, Vali was sat within the Sitri gardens, casually looking out over the flowers that had been laid out.
Suddenly, she saw Sakai walking over towards her, and his lips curled into a kind smile.
"Hey, Vali-chan. Admiring the garden?"
Vali nods, and explains. "Usually it isn't something I'd bother doing, but some of these flowers remind me of the ones my mother would plant."
"I see...well, if you want, you can pick any you like, we've got plenty." Sakai offered.
Vali was touched by his gesture, and looked to the flowers.
As she did, an image of her mother popped into her mind.
Then an image of Sakai also entered her mind, as she turned her eyes back to him.
"By the time you got back from whatever you were doing yesterday, it was late. I was curious what you were up to."
"Honestly, I was trying to find something for you, after we talked about your Mom." Vali raises her head. "It took a little time, but I did find this."
Sakai snapped his fingers.
In a flash, a photo lands on his fingers, and passed it onto the young girl.
Vali looked over it, it was an image of her mother.
It was an image Vali thought she'd never see again.
Looking at her mothers black hair, and her kind smile, the smile she rarely got to see due to her father.
"I wished I could've found your Mom for you, but I searched, and even spoke privately with Azazel-san, and he said he didn't know either. However, I did find something's that belonged to your Mom, I've left them in your room to do as you like with them."
Vali wore surprise on her face.
But she felt happy at the same time, hearing how he was trying to help her out like this.
Gratitude worked its way onto her face, pulling closer on her chair.
"Thank you, Saka. Even with my mother...I'm glad I can see her picture like this, it means a lot to me."
Sakai showed an endearing smile. "No need to thank me, I'm glad I could give you something. So, I've heard you've been conversing with Azazel-san, how's it going so far?"
Vali looked at the picture of his mother, and then to Sakai himself.
She hadn't experienced someone being kind to her like this before.
"Not so bad, he's a bit eccentric, but he's got some knowledge. He asked me if I wanted to go and stay at the Grigori for a bit to train."
Sakai slowly nods. "What did you say?"
"It was a good offer. But, I've already decided to stay here with you, if you'll have me."
Sakai flashed his endearing smile, Vali in turn felt her heart skipping in her chest.
"Of course, you're always welcome here. Think of this as your home too."
Home…
It was a place Vali always thought was dipped in sadness.
But, this place felt good, was this a home Vali could come to enjoy?
She couldn't come to enjoy it, because she already was enjoying it, everyday she felt like was a new adventure.
Curling her lips, Vali stands up, and peers into his eyes.
"I'm feeling in the mood for a practice match. How about it?"
It was Vali's way of showing how she felt, and Sakai took it as a term of endearment.
So he stood, and summons shards of ice which began flying around his body.
"You're on, Vali-chan. Lets get stronger together."
Vali lifts her head up to meet his own. "I see, you're determined. Good, because today, I'm going to win."
Sakai wore a determined face, and nudged her arm. "Is that so huh? I've not shown you all of my techniques yet, I have also practiced with my Nee-chan who's the strongest female Devil, so there's some surprises I've got for you."
Vali adopts a battle ready expression. "Sounds good to me, now todays shall start with one me, you zero."
Sakai grins, and gets into a fighting position. "You're on Vali-chan. Now show me that Lucifer and Dragon power~! And I'll show you the power of my ice~!"
Vali breathed a sigh of happiness.
Though her life hadn't been the easiest.
Right here, right now, she could say that she felt content being with Sakai.
He was different to many people she had met.
But, she wouldn't change him for anything for the world, because for the first time she could remember, she could simply relax, and be content in the place she lived, thanks to her meeting Sakai Sitri.
End chapter!
So, this chapter had Azazel's introduction, who met up with Sakai, Vali and the others, while Ravel and Vali met, having an interesting first meeting, and Sakai was trying to find out some info for Vali, and got a picture for Vali of her mother, allowing Vali to feel as if she's found a good home with Sakai.
Now onto the peerage.
So I was surprised by Sona being mentioned going into his group, at first I thought if she would, but I could see a scenario where she'd want to do that after seeing her little brothers achievements, and among other things like them both furthering their goals together, she would want to be close to her little brother. Which would mean Tsubaki would also be in his group which would be cool.
Next is Akeno, and while she is one of my favourite female characters in DxD, and I'd love to have a peerage with her in it, realistically though I'm not sure who would be a good replacement for her in Rias's group, the best I could think of who'd be really good additions to Rias's group were Ingvild or Lavinia, and some suggested possibly Walburga, but if people have suggestions, please let me know. But either way, she'll be in the harem~
As for Sacred Gears.
I've seen Vritra's being mentioned, and Dimension Lost, honestly Sakai possessing either of them would be really awesome.
If Sona was to join Sakai's group, it probably would be Vritra's Sacred Gears, since without them, Sona's group would take a good loss, or female Saji be in Sakai's group with Sona, someone suggested that and that could be fun to explore.
Dimension Lost would be cool in either scenario of Sona being in or not in his peerage, I could see Sakai mixing his icy techniques together with that Longinus, and while usually defensive in nature, I could see Sakai making that into an offensive type too with his icy powers mixed in.
Finally, people have asked if Sona/Serafall are going to be in the harem, so if you're interested, please vote!
Thanks to everyone that voted, still taking suggestions for either peerage/harem, and until next time, thanks for reading!