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"I had a weird dream last night." Momo blinks and glance at her sister "What's the dream?" "Zombie apocalypse!" Senna exclaims out, causing the older sister to chuckle out "No surprises considering that game you played yesterday with Wendy. Though, when a person has a dream about zombies it would classify as a nightmare" "Meh, instead of seeing deaths and stuff, it was just me killing zombies with katanas and guns" "Oh, so you were a zombie slayer?" "Exactly!" Senna grins "If anything that was an awesome dream!"

"Anyway," Senna turns her attention to the Kuoh Academy's uniform she is wearing "Why are the skirt so... Low?" she asks in slight confusion, gripping the edge of the magenta skirt and pulls it down. "I agree," Momo nods "It's shorter than even our previous school uniform... Hopefully we won't have to deal with any perverts peaking up" "Meh, I doubt we'll have that problem!" Senna beams.

Momo shakes her head at the comment and start remembering all those time she had to keep a look out of perverts behind their back considering Senna was utterly oblivious by them. "Oh! Look there's other students wearing the same uniform!" Senna points out and Momo looks up to see many students a head of them, walking either in groups or alone, all heading to the large black gate in the distance "That must be the entrance to the Academy" Momo state "Awesome!" Senna reply, getting excited.

The sibling continues to walk toward the gates, then they spot a familiar blonde due nearing the front entrance. "Is that..." Senna smile and bolt forward, leaving Momo in the dust. "Heyy! Riser, Ravel!" Senna shouts out to the Phenex's, causing both to pause and turn around to see the girl stopping right in front of them.

Ravel's eyes widen in knowing while Riser's eyes narrow in weary. "Oh my god" "Why is she talking to them?" "Look at Riser's face! She's in trouble" "He's so hot!" comments after comments comes from the students, who pause when seeing and hearing Senna stopping in front of the Phenex sibing. "May I help you?" Riser question coldly in hostile "Brother..." Ravel jabs him in the side then points at Senna, who's just grinning "She's Senna... Remember? From the beach" she points out in exasperation tone.

Riser looks closely to Senna's face then an image of her pop up in his mind when he and his team was battling volleyball with Nawin's team in the beach. "Ah... I see, you were in Nawin's team when we had that volleyball competition" Riser points out and Senna's smile widen, nodding "Yes! That's me, I'm glad you finally remembered" she states and giggle. Riser roll his eyes while Ravel smile politely at the bright girl "I see you finally decided to join Kuoh Academy. It's good to see the both of you again" she said, watching Momo stopping beside the blue-haired girl "Yeah! It's great to see familiar faces again" Senna reply.

Riser glance around to see many students are shock by the scene which he can't entirely blame considering when some fans or a group of boys that wanted to talk to Ravel gets near them he would give all of them a dark glare that sends them running away. "We need to head in," Riser turns around and start walking into the front yard of the school "It's getting crowded and class is going to start in a few minutes" he states, alerting both Senna and Momo.

"Ah! We can't be late" Senna dash forward with Momo following close behind. Riser stop and watch the girls dash past him. "Wait," he calls out, stopping the two on their tracks and turn to him "Do you even know where your class are?" he questions, and sigh when seeing the two shake their heads, grinning sheepishly. Ravel stop beside her brother "What year are both of you at?" she questions "Second Senior Year" Momo answers. Riser keeps a firm grip on his school bag that is slung over his right shoulder "So you two are in the same class as me" he states "Awesome!" Senna reply with a grin, making the Phenex raise an eyebrow, wondering why the girl is so excited but he decides not to question it.

"Anyway," Riser start walking toward the building with Ravel following "Before I head to my class I still need to take Ravel to hers, so you two follows" he grunts out and the sibling does as tell, walking behind the Phenex's. "Are you in first year, Ravel?" Senna asks and gets a nod "Yes, a class of twenty-five students" "Not bad, our last school was way too packed. Our classroom has like almost forty students" Momo answers "Oh my, that's simply a bit ridiculous" Ravel gasp, already finding twenty-five crowded "It really was, but we managed" Senna reply, chuckling.

The four heads up the stairs to the first floor and walk through the wide hallway, passing many doors that leads to different rooms that either is for activity classes such as Art, Music, Science, or classrooms. The four stops in front of the door that has a sign on it that reads 'SY1' "Here we are... Have fun, Ravel" Riser comment, petting his sister's in the head "See you later, Ravel" Senna insert, waving at the young girl.

Ravel gives a small smile at the three before sliding the door open and enters, shutting the door behind. Riser sigh and turns around, returning to the stairs "Come on, let's head to our class" he utters, and the girls follow from the sides. "Is there anyone we are familiar with in our class?" Momo ask "A lot are there actually" Riser answers and Senna's eyes brighten "Really! Who?" "Hyoudou is there, Kiba, Xenovia, Kokoro, Elise, Akame, and Misako" "Wow, that's a lot... Wait, isn't Wendy there?" Senna ask and gets a perplex look from the Phenex "Wendy?" "The dark blue haired girl" Momo answers.

Riser eye's gleam in understanding "Oh, the girl that always hangs out with Misako. She's in First-Year along with my sister" "Ah, I see" Senna nod and stop when Riser halt in front of the door that has a sign that reads 'SY2' "Here we are..." he utters, grabbing the metal handle and slide the door to the left.

"Yo, Teach... The new students have arrived" Riser speaks up, entering the room and heads to the furthest back of the room, by the window where his table is at. "Show some respect, Mr. Phenex!" a gray-haired middle-aged man shouts, glaring sternly at Riser, who just shrugs and ignores him. "Who's the new students?" Issei ask, watching the Phenex take a sit. Both are sited next to each other on the backrow. Riser drops the bag on the wooden table and leans back on the chair "Just look for yourself, Hyoudou" he grunts out and cross his arms behind his neck.

Xenovia raise an eyebrow when seeing in front of her, Misako is fidgeting around her sit, looking excited. "Ahem," the teacher coughs to gain attention of everyone "Now, please come in" he instructs, turning to Senna and Momo who are still standing in the hallway, waiting to be allowed to enter. Senna is the first to enter follow by Momo. Misako grins when seeing the two while others beside Riser are shocked when seeing the sibling, but the shock was quickly replaced by a smile on their faces.

Senna stop at the front of the class and offers a bright grin that give lots of boys in the class a noticeable blush on their face and stare in daze by the beautiful smile. "Please introduce yourselves" the Teacher request with a kind smile. Senna nods and gives a quick bow "Hello everyone, it's nice to meet you all! My name is Senna Hinamori! I hope we all can get along" she exclaims "It's a pleasure to meet you all. My name is Momo Hinamori" Momo answers and bows before standing straight, giving a small but sweet and cute smile.

The teacher nod in satisfaction and looks forward to seeing two empty seats on Misako's right. "Please go take a sit next to Miss Ichiru... Miss Ichiru raise your hand" he requests, and Misako does has told even though she didn't really have two since the three knew each other. Senna smile and stride toward the pink-haired girl "Hey Misako" "Hello, Senna, Momo!" the Ichiru grin "Good to see you two again" "The feeling is mutual" Momo reply and takes a seat by the window while Senna sits at the middle.

"Now," the teacher speaks "I want you all to copy what I'm about to write in the whiteboard... This will be important for tomorrow quiz" he said and immediately many groans in dismay. Senna and Momo sweatdrops 'Wow, what a way to welcome us...'

Time Skip: Break

"That will be all," the teacher drops the black marker and turns around to the students who are all still copying what's in the board. The once clean whiteboard is now filled with black letters everywhere that contains information for their next quiz. The bell suddenly rings to signal the first break of the day and many sighs in relief. The teacher grabs his bag and head to the door "You all can leave after finishing copying everything... And do finish it because when I return it will all be erased" he warns and leaves the classroom.

Slowly, one by one, students started leaving after finishing copying everything from the whiteboard in their textbook until there's only a dozen or so left. "Oooh, my hand hurts" Issei drops the pen and close his textbook, groaning in annoyance. "This is such tedious shit" Riser finish the last sentence and slam the pen down on the table, startling some students nearby and they quickly rush out of the classroom, afraid being near the Phenex if he starts throwing a tantrum.

"Your temper sure has made you infamous here, Riser" Xenovia comments, leaning back on her chair and glance back at the Phenex, who grunts in response, crossing his arms and looks up at her "It's a lesson for them to not pissed me off... You better take that note too, Xenovia" "Dully noted" the Knight reply blankly, rolling her eyes at the subtle threat.

Kokoro stop by Senna's desk, offering a handshake and a smile "Good to see you again, Senna, Momo" she said politely, and the other girl respond with a grin and shakes the hand "It's great to see you too, Kokoro!" "Thanks for the warm welcome" Momo inserts and shakes Kokoro's hand too. "We've been wondering when you two would show up" Elise state stopping beside her friend "You can say we got sidetrack" Momo reply with a chuckle.

"Did you have any trouble finding this classroom?" Yuuto ask, resting his arms on the desk and looks forward to the girls "Not at all!" Senna turns around to face him then moves her sight to the Phenex "Riser was kind enough to guide us here. If it wasn't for him, we would certainly be lost and late" she informs, and many were surprise to learn this. "Wow," Issei turn to Riser, smirking "Even you can be nice at times" "I'm nice when I want to be, Hyoudou" "So the rest of the time you spend being a jerk, right?" Kokoro insert and gets a glare from the Phenex which makes her smirk.

Senna looks to the right to see Akame silently placing her things in the school bag and stand up. "Akame! How are you?" she calls out the Knight "Hmm," Akame opens her eyes and glance at sibling "I'm doing good..." she answers briefly that it makes Senna sweatdrop a bit and nod along. "She ok?" Momo whisper to Misako, who giggles and nod "Yeah, Akame-chan is just shy and quiet around people she doesn't know well" "Ah, I see."

"Really?" Senna joins in "I hope she has enough close friends that she can open up to... Being alone isn't fun or healthy" "Ahaha, she has a few like I, Wendy, and the person she's most open to is Nawin-kun" Misako answers. "Oh!" Senna shoots up from her chair "Nawin-kun! What classroom is he in?" she quickly asks in anticipation "Nawin is in Senior Year Three with Rias, Akeno, and Sona" Issei answers, standing up and slings the school bag over his right shoulder. "If you want to meet him then that isn't possible right now" Xenovia inserts "Why?" Momo ask, raising an eyebrow "He and Akeno are currently both away on some personal... business" "Oh... Nothing serious?" Senna question, can't hide the disappointment in her tone and eyes "No, don't worry" Issei offers a smile "It's nothing serious at all... They should be back either late today or tomorrow" "I see..."

Misako sees Senna pouting, her eyes downcast to show clear disappointment of not getting to see the Makasha. Seeing her friend like this, Misako's eyes shine in determination and slowly stands up, grabbing the school bag "Come on," she grabs Senna's hand and smile "Let's go to the catering and fetch some nice snacks! We can chat more there and meet the others" she said. Senna regain the smile and nod "Sounds great!" she replies, grabbing her bag and allow the Ichiru to guide her out of the classroom.

Momo smile when seeing this, thankful for the Ichiru to bring her sister's mood back up. "I need to hit the catering too" Issei stop in front of the classroom, waiting for the rest to get their things "I hadn't had breakfast this morning" "Same here" Yuuto joins by the Hyoudou side "I forgot about it" "How in the world did you forget to have breakfast?" Riser question, stopping near the doorway "I was doing my routine exercise in the morning" Yuuto answers "You do morning exercises?" Kokoro points out in skeptical "Xenovia-chan... Decided I needed it" "Don't want to end up looking scrawny... Do we?" Xenovia insert with a smirk and lightly tap the blonde in the stomach before exiting the room with the rest of the girls.

"Seriously... When are you two gonna shack already?" Issei question, heading to the door "W-what?!" Yuuto stutters out as a full-blown blush form on his face "I agree... Do yourself a favor and lock both you and her in a room and just start getting it on" Riser state, smirking and exits the classroom with Issei. Yuuto shakes his head and quickly exit the classroom "That's highly inappropriate you two!"

Third Floor

"Huh, gonna have a test next week... Going to have some late nights again" Rias utters and sighs, walking out of the classroom with Sona "You'll do well... You are always in the top five" "Yeah, because of hard work and sleepless nights." Rias sigh one more time and turn to her friend, seeing an ancient looking book in the hands of the Sitri "What are you reading?" "Norse Mythology... Reading about the Jörmungandr" "The World Serpent?" "Yes," "What's brought this sudden fascination to Norse? You know us Devil are forbidden to enter Midgard, right?" "You don't think I know that? I just want to study more about the mythology of Norse... Nothing more. It holds lots of interesting fact like how the Giants from Midgard is different from the Underworld's" Sona informs "How so?" Rias ask "The Giants in our realm will grow up to twenty or thirty meters tall and in some rare cases even reaching fifty. But, in Midgard some Giants grow almost double that, reaching over hundred meters tall" "Wow, fascinating".

Sona glance at her friend "If I remember correctly... Didn't you always wanted to go to Olympus?" "I did when I was young... Reading a book about it and the book displayed incredible and beautiful pictures, but then I read about the Typhon and that utterly scared me away from Olympus... Zeus and the other Olympian gods can stay there for all I care" "Every realm has their own apocalyptic adversaries, Rias. Norse with Ragnarök, Greek with Typhon, and even us with Trihexa and Alucard" "You are certainly right..."

Sona pause halfway through the hallway, standing in front of the council club room "I'll have my snack here with the others" she states, closing the book and look up to see Rias nodding, waving away "Alright, see you later, Sona" "Bye."

The Gremory slowly descend the stairs and some students stop when seeing her, marveling over her beauty and elegance in her posture and steps. Rias offers all of them smiles, leaving the girls at awe while boys blush brightly. 'It's actually feels nice returning to this kind of scenario... Living normally among humans. I can finally lower my guard completely and just enjoy life, not needing to worry about my safety or the others' Rias thinks and makes way to the cafeteria, sensing most of her friends are there.

Rias stop by the locker-room to place her bag in the locker, then leaves and continue onwards to the cafeteria. The Gremory enter the large and spacious room that can easily fit over a hundred students. Large tables are set smartly so it won't cause havoc with tight spaces, the canteen is set in front of the room, in front the large kitchen. Rias scan around and notice the group are sited at their usual table which is near the end of the room, giving them some silence and unwanted attention, even though they still get it a lot no matter what.

Rias head to the canteen, grabbing a clean plate and looks at all the selections. Cereal, pancakes, variety of fruits, biscuits, energy bars, waffles, small sandwiches, and many more are cooked for the students that either want a nice quick snack or some that didn't have time for breakfast. Rias smile and decides to get some sandwiches, biscuits, apple, and an orange juice to finish it off.

Issei perks up when noticing a familiar crimson color entering his view. He grins when seeing Rias making way to the table and waves to her. The Princess of Gremory is surprise to see Senna and Momo sitting between Misako and Wendy. Both sees Issei waving and turns around to her, they smile and waves. "Hello, Rias!" Senna exclaims brightly "What a surprise," Rias takes a sit next to Issei and looks up at the sibling "It's good to finally have you two here, Senna, Momo" she replies with an elegant smile.

"Yes, thank you for the warm welcome, Rias" Momo said politely, bowing her head slightly. She doesn't know why but she felt that out of everyone sited at the table right now, the Gremory is the leader here with her strong posture, her sharp gaze, and her elegant but strong smile. Rias shakes her head "We are all friends here, of course I would offer you two a warm welcome" she said "You are so kind! Thank you" Senna reply with a bright grin, glad all the people on the table has been so welcoming and kind to her and her sister.

Xenovia chumps down a sandwich and turns to the sibling "By the way, you two are already gaining some popularity" she points to the other tables. Senna and Momo blinks, glancing to the direction and see many students are staring at them, smiling before they quickly back away when seeing their gaze. "Yeah, I heard the name Bright Sibling being thrown around" Kokoro state with a smirk of amusement, chewing on a banana "W-we just got here?!" Momo stutter out in surprise "This school works fast" Issei comments, chuckling.

"Well... The Bright Sibling isn't so bad of a nickname" Senna insert with a bright smile "Ah... So that's where they got it from" Koneko points out at the smile "Works quite good... You two are a positive and beaming individuals, I say the nickname fits perfectly" Yuuto comments with a smile. "Better than what the Hyoudou has... One part of the Perverted Trio" Riser assert with a smirk and immediately gets a glare from Issei while Senna and Momo are shocked to hear one of the nicest person in the group is a pervert.

"Y-you're a pervert!?" Senna stutters out while Momo's expression harden. Seeing this, Issei quickly brings his arms in front and shakes it "No, no, no! Not anymore anyway! I swear!" he said, clapping his hands together and smile nervously "It's true," Asia insert, coming to the Hyoudou's defense "Issei-kun isn't much of a pervert anymore compare to his old days. It's thanks to Rias-chan!" "Rias?" Momo ask, a bit confuse "Rias and Issei are currently in a relationship" Elise answers "Ah, I see."

"Well," Senna smile "You always seem like a nice person and if the others vouch for you then I see no problem... People changed after all" she said and Issei sighs in relief, grinning in gratitude "Thanks! I didn't want to make you two uncomfortable" "As long as you don't show any signs of a perverted nature, then I see no problem" Momo asserts, bringing a chocolate cupcake to her mouth and bites it.

Senna takes a sip of her cup filled with apple juice before placing it down and looks up "So, who is the most popular in the school?" she asks in curious "Some must be in this table because we are getting a lot of looks" Momo assert. "You're not wrong" Akame quietly inserts "Rias and Akeno are the most popular girls in the school. Called The Two Great Ladies" Xenovia informs "Then there's The Two Prince! Light Prince being Yuuto-kun and Dark Prince being my Onii-chan!" Asia continues.

Senna taps her cheeks and smile "Nawin-kun being the Dark Princes... That oddly suits him well" she beams, and lots chuckle, nodding in agreement "A lot of us told him that to the point it annoys him now" Misako adds, giggling. Rias notice the two aren't asking about Nawin and Akeno being absent and guessed one of the group member must have made an excuse 'That's good... We can't exactly tell them that the two are currently away on a high-end contract...'

"A bit unfortunate that you two just arrived and now face a quiz tomorrow" Issei comments, looking at the sibling "It's fine," Senna waves it off, chuckling "A little studying can fix that" "How I wish Issei have the same attitude as you when it comes to studying" Rias insert "Studying is boring" Issei utters from the side "Perhaps, but if you are already struggling in Second-Year then the Third-Year is going to be hell for you, darling" Rias state "We got a big test next Monday, so a short quiz sounds nicer to me."

"How about you guys," Riser turn to his sister "Do the First-Year have anything?" "Nope, we are clear" Ravel reply simply, and manneredly takes a bite of a sandwich. "Asia-chan, you are in the First-Year, yes?" Senna ask the blonde "Yep!" "How does it work exactly? Being with your condition..." "Oh, Koneko-chan helps me in certain ways. Reading for me and when needing to copy some words from the whiteboard, the teacher speaks it out, so I can listen and write it down on my notebook without much trouble. When it comes to homework, I would either do it with Onii-chan, Lucy-Onee-chan or Koneko-chan along with Gasper-kun" she answers, "I see, I'm glad you have family members and friends to help you out."

"U-um, Rias" Wendy speaks up, catching the older girl's attention "Yes?" "Didn't y-you have something i-important to announce?" she ask, and the Gremory's eyes widen in realization "Ah yes! I almost forgot!" Rias send a smile to the shy girl "Thanks for reminding me, Wendy" "N-no problem". "Announcement? Does this have something to do with the 'Big Plan' as you called it a few days ago?" Xenovia ask and receive a nod "Yep! That's the one" Rias confirm and gains everyone's attention "What's the Big Plan?" Riser ask, crossing his arms.

"Well..." Rias finish the last sandwich and wipes her mouth with a napkin "It will be Akeno's Birthday next week" she informs, surprising many "I thought that was the Big Plan" Xenovia said, nodding "When exactly is the date?" Misako ask "Twenty-One, so on a Saturday" "On the weekend, that makes it easier for all of us" Yuuto insert and the rest nod in agreement.

Issei finish the cup of milk and turn to the Gremory "So we are celebrating it with a party?" "Yes, and I like it to be the best one we can make" Rias reply, wanting the very best for the person she considers a sister, and remembering that last year the Himejima didn't wanted to celebrate her seventieth birthday due to personal reasons. "Can we help?" Senna ask in hopeful tone and receive a smile from the Gremory "Of course, you two are invited after all! We need all the help we can get" she replies, making the sibling smile "We'll gladly lend our hands" Momo assert.

"All of us have to go fetch presents then" Kokoro points out, taking a bite of an energy bar "We can do that this weekend" Rias insert "Girls shopping?" Yuuto ask "Of course! You three boys coming?" Rias said carefully, not wanting to say out Gasper's name and put him in the center of the attention that would risk shying the boy who is quietly nibbling on a stick of pocky on her left. "I don't mind" Yuuto answers with a shrug "Sure!" Issei grins "Sorry, I got this thing" Riser answers, leaning back on the chair and takes a sip of orange juice before turning to Yuuto and Issei "A thing clearly those two don't have" "What thing?" Xenovia ask, raising an eyebrow "A manhood" Riser answers and many burst out into giggles and chuckles while some didn't find amusement in the joke, especially the two boys.

"Jokes aside" Rias giggles a bit more before turning to her childhood friend "You coming?" "No, I'll get her a present my own way" Riser state, secretly indicating that he will find something in the underworld for the Himejima instead in the human world. "So, when is this shopping?" Elise ask, "We can do it this Saturday" Rias answer "What about Akeno?" Ravel speaks up "We need to keep her out of the loop" "Don't need to worry about that, Ravel-chan" Rias reassure "I got it covered."

Asia tilt her head, a thinking expression plastered on her face "I'm positive Onii-chan won't be joining us... I'm sure he will want to gift Akeno-chan something special that won't be found in a simple shopping" she states "She has a good point" Kokoro points "That sounds like Nawin-kun" Misako agrees. Rias nod "I have no doubt that being the case, so I'll leave it to him to deal with the gift he wants to give for Akeno" "No doubt that the gift she is looking most forward on receiving will be from Nawin" Riser adds.

"By the way," Issei grins and looks at everyone "After school do you guys want to come to my place and hang for a while?" "I got the Fight Club to Managed, sorry" Kokoro inserts "I've joined Kokoro's club, so I can't today. Sorry Issei, but another time" Elise reply with an apologetic smile "No it's fine! Really, you two have fun" Issei quickly inserts with a reassured smile. "I've got Kendo Club today" Akame answers simply "I and Wendy actually have some plans with my parents so next time, Issei-san" Misako reply while Wendy nod.

Issei start looking deflected with all the people that can't make it. Rias turns at the others "So the rest can make it?" she asks "Yeah, I don't have much to do" Xenovia shrugs "We do have some study for that quiz tomorrow" Yuuto reminds "Yeah, but that's easy, I can do that before bed... I rather hangout by Issei's place then return home and start studying immediately." Riser shrugs "Our home is on the way to Hyoudou's place, so we can stop by for a bit" he answers while Ravel nod, not minding. Asia smile brightly "We are practically neighbors, so I can!" "Fine..." Koneko answers plainly while Gasper silently nod along.

Issie grins then turns to Senna and Momo "You two want to come?" he asks, and both smile "Sure! I would be delighted to" Senna reply brightly "As long as it doesn't go past dinner" Momo adds "It won't be that long, just a couple hours since we all have to study" Issei reply in understanding.

The group start finishing their snacks and placed their plates in a bin where it will be collected and washed by the end of the day. All of them bid goodbyes to each other and return to their classrooms before the bell rings.

Time Skip

The door to the council club slowly slides open and a head peaks in to reveal Lucy, who scan the entire room and to her relief only spot Reya there, sitting at the table and handling some paperwork. The door slides open fully to alert the brown-haired girl of the Makasha's presence. "Hello, Lucy-chan" Reya greets the blonde with a kind smile "Hey, Reya" Lucy reply with a grin and quickly walk to Sona's desk.

Reya watch quietly to see the Makasha placing her school bag on the desk, opening it and pulls out a few dozens of paperwork and place it on the desk before zipping close the bag, slinging it back to her right shoulder. "You're going to ditch the club again, aren't you?" Reya ask in amusement "I did all my work already... It's right here" Lucy taps the stack before start making way to the door "You still have more to do, Lucy" "I can do that tomorrow."

Lucy slides the door open to meet face to face with Sona. Immediately, the Makasha stop cold and her expression turns stun while the Sitri's eyes narrows dangerously. Sona walk past the frozen Makasha and snatch her by the back of the collar, dragging the blonde back into the room "You aren't escaping from the club this time, Lucy" Sona state "Come on! I have other things to do!" "Like going to Issei-san's place and hangout?" Sona ask and immediately the blonde goes silence, giving the answer.

Sona release the collar and stop Lucy next to Reya "With you absent because of the tournament, you missed a lot of days, along with spending weeks training with my sister. So, you have work to catch up, Lucy" she states and see the Makasha just pouts before taking a sit. Sona notice something about her friend after returning to Kuoh. 'She's changed... She's more expressive, outgoing, and become more of rebel. She no longer acts like a perfect student and put on that fake smiles at times. Even though it can be annoying, I'm glad she's finally revealing her true self' the Sitri thinks with a small smile before turning around and head to her desk.

The door opens to reveal Ruruko and Genshirou entering. The Pawn grin when seeing Lucy in the room "So, you finally decided to work for once, aye?" he teases. Lucy's head slowly turn to Genshirou and she growls viciously that blue flames comes from her breath. Genshirou squeak and hides behind Ruruko to take cover from the short-tempered Makasha. Reya giggles at this while Lucy smirk, then returns to the task at hand, grabbing a pencil to begin writing through the paperwork stack on her side.

Sona stop by her desk and turn around to look out the mirror, seeing Rias and Issei guiding the group out of the school and to their home. Sona glance back to see the rest of her peerage entering and greets each other with smiles. An idea pop in the Sitri minds and a small smile makes way to her lip. Sona turns around to face everyone "After work does everyone want to go have dinner? It'll be my treat" she asserts, and lots are surprise by this sudden announcement.

Genshirou grins and pump his right arm up "Hell yeah!" "Sounds lovely, Kaichou" Ruruko reply with a smile "I liked that" Reya reply while the rest nod with a smile on their faces. Tsubaki raise an eyebrow at this, finding it unusual by this sudden announcement from her King. She notices Sona turning to Lucy, and sees a smile on the blonde's face, then a smile form on Sona's own face. Finally, it clicked in the Queen's mind 'Of course, she did not do this only for the rest but also Lucy... Always the soft spot for her, Kaichou.'

Hyoudou's Household

When entering the house, Riser immediately walk pass Issei and Rias to jump on one of the living room's couches and makes himself comfortable on it. "Really?" Issei questions, giving a blank stare at the Phenex "I'm here to chill, that's all" Riser replies, closing his eyes. "Let's sit at the living room, there's plenty space at the center between the couch and television" Rias suggest and leads the group to middle of the room. The floor wears a large black and clean carpet making it ideal to sit on.

The group takes a seat in a shape of a circle. "Not a bad place you have here, Issei-kun" Yuuto comments looking around at the simple but spacious house "My parents earn a good living in their jobs" "They're not here?" Momo ask "Not right now... They travel a lot" "Ah, I see." "So," Xenovia cross her arms, staring at Issei with blank eyes "What are we gonna do?" she asks, and everyone turn to the Hyoudou, looking for the answer.

Everyone sees Issei starting to sweat a bit, nervousness sets in his eyes. It was clear to everyone that he didn't plan this whole thing through and just abruptly invited them to his place. "How about we play a short Never-Have-I-Ever?" Rias suggest, coming to her lover's rescue "Really... You're still into that game?" Riser grunts out, opening his eyes to glance at the Gremory "It's a fun game and you get the chance to learn more about the people you are playing with" Rias counters.

Senna grins "Sure! I only play that game a handful of time" "I don't mind" Xenovia shrugs and brings her right arm up, opening her hand "Could be... Interesting" Yuuto state "Sounds fun!" Asia exclaims brightly and opens her right hand. The rest start doing the same, bringing either their left or right arm up and opening their hands. "I'll start" Riser said which amuses Ravel "This should be interesting" she comments.

"Never Have I Ever accidently destroyed a garden" Riser said with a smirk and immediately, Rias's pinky fingers goes down and she glares hard at the Phenex, knowing his plans to get rid of her immediately and he has the best chance considering their past. "H-how did you destroy a garden?" Senna ask in shock "It's a... Long story, let's just say it involved some destructive stuff" the Gremory replies. "I'll go next" she quickly continues, wanting to change the subject and everyone goes along, sensing tension between the two High-class Devil. "Never Have I Ever accidently wet the bed at aged Eleven" Rias announce with a smirk, and both Riser and Issei have their pinky down.

"Ahahah!" Xenovia, Senna, Momo, Yuuto, Gasper and Ravel start laughing loudly at this while both Issei and Riser are flustered. Koneko whispered to Asia what happened, and she giggles. Riser glares hard at the smirking Gremory and grunts. "Let's go in order now," Issei interject, grumpily and turn to Xenovia, who is sited on Rias's right "Xenovia, you can go first" "Alright."

The Knight thinks for a minute "Never Have I Ever was caught sneaking into a classroom because of being late" she asserts. Issei grunts and have his ring finger down while Senna drops her pinky, grinning sheepishly. "What did you do?" Rias ask in curious "She once descend down to the classroom by using a rope while the teacher was out getting some stuff, but unfortunately for her when she was near the seat, the teacher returned and caught the act" Momo answers and chuckle at the memory while the rest joins in, picturing the hilarious sight.

"By the way, to make this game not dragged out to long... The person who gets all their fingers down will be declared a loser" Rias remind and the rest nod in agreement. "I'm next then," Yuuto utters and start thinking of a good one "Hmm... Never Have I Ever stole an item from a friend or for a friend?" he announces. Rias, Xenovia, and Momo has their fingers down. "Rias?" Issei speaks in surprise "Hehehe, I kind of stole a manga from Nawin-kun's room once" she admits and Asia gasp "So that's why Onii-chan was moody that one time and answers with just the word 'Manga'" "Why did you stole it?" Momo ask "Because it was taunting me! Nawin-kun had the latest volume and it was right there!" Rias shouts in her defense while everyone sweatdrops "At least I returned it" she quickly finishes it with an innocent smile.

"Xenovia," Issei turns to the Knight "I just stole the last cookie from Yuuto's fridge" she shamelessly admits with a shrug while the blonde next to her chuckles "I was full, so I couldn't complain" he states. Everyone turns to Momo now, while beside her, Senna was grinning in amusement "So, what about you, Momo?" Rias ask "I once stole some candy from a store because Senna wanted it" Momo admits with a blush and everyone either chuckle or smile at that. "Awww, aren't you a great sister" Rias teases "That's very sweet" Ravel jest, giggling "Nice," Koneko insert with a smirk. "It was a onetime thing," Momo continues "Our parents saw that and quickly scold me before paying the candies I've stolen" "At least you learned your lesson," Issei said, sagely.

Momo is up next and she starts to think of the next one. "... Never Have I Ever fell asleep in class" she announces, and many brings their fingers down. Issei, Riser, Senna, Xenovia, Koneko, and surprisingly Asia. "Asia?!" Issei gasp while the blonde blush in embarrassment "Wow, you were always a perfect student, Asia... I'm surprise" Rias admits "It was just this one time! When I stayed up late from the previous day and was just sleepy for the next day" she quickly replies.

"Well, that's understandable." Senna nods "I was just bored during history class and decided to catch a snooze" she admits nonchalantly, shrugging "Same," Xenovia insert with a smirk. Senna smirk as well and brings her hand up for the two to high-five. Riser, still laying on the couch, cross his arms and stare up at the ceiling "You can count me on that bandwagon" "Same here" Issei insert "Watching Asia sleeping made me sleepy" Koneko admits and gets a giggle from the girls.

"My turn!" Senna announces with excitement "Never Have I Ever got peed on by a pet!" immediately, Asia has her ring finger down, giggling sweetly "Sairis has once by accident" she states, "How exactly?" Ravel ask "Well, it happened near the backdoor in the kitchen. Sairis was making a whimpering noise like she was in pain, so I quickly got worried and scoot her up, planning to take her too Onii-chan but stop when feeling... Sairis urine on my shirt" she slowly finishes by the end. Many laughs at the story

"Ahahaha, picking up the poor puppy must have set its bladder off" Yuuto insert, chuckling "What did you do next?" Xenovia ask, smiling "Well... I let Sairis be done with her... business then set her down before heading to the bathroom to shower. Also," Asia giggles a bit "I think Sairis felt really bad afterwards because for the next few days she would just stay near me and rub her face with mine" "Aww, what a sweet pup" Rias gushes along with Senna and Momo.

"Where is she?" Issei ask, smiling at the story "Probably at home right now sleeping. She's been in the house for a week now" Asia reply with a smile, clearly glad that their puppy decided to stay at home for a while. "Alright," Riser starts, turning to Gasper "You're next" he states, making the boy squeak when meeting with the Phenex's sharp dark blue eyes.

Koneko pets her friend on the shoulder to calm him down "Think of a good one, Ga-kun" she whispers and waited along with the rest for the young boy to bring out his announce. "Never Have I-I Ever..." he slowly speaks, trying to come up with a normal one since Senna and Momo are present "Break a friends or family's b-belongings?"

Ravel grunt and brings her picky down, looking up to see Riser smirking at her "Stop smirking!" "Why should I?" he replies in a teasing manner which fluster the girl. Rias smile in amusement when seeing the young girl flustered "So, what's the story, Ravel-chan?" she asks "I just broke a vase! That's all!" Ravel reply loudly and crosses her arms "Yeah... A vase that cost thirty-two million yen" Riser adds in and the whole room goes silent.

Almost all eyes in the room were widen all the way and set at the even more flustered girl. "W-were you ok?" Senna is the first to break the silence "What do you mean?" Ravel ask, turning to the girl "Did they like punished you?" "Oh... Not really, I just got scold for a bit and constantly got teased by my brothers." The nonchalant answers left many deadpans except for Riser and Rias, who silently chuckle. "Wow, you got off pretty easy" Issei points out "I say" Xenovia nod "Your family must be very kind and rich if that is all you got for breaking that kind of vase... And acquiring that vase" Momo assert "We are Ro—" "Rich, yes... Our family are quite rich" Riser quicker cuts in and Ravel looks at him, blinking then realize what she was about to say and offers an apologetic smile to her brother, who waves it off.

"No one else?" Issei ask, looking around to see no one else dropping their fingers. Koneko turns to Asia, giving a skeptical look "Asia-chan, you are quite clumsy... You sure you haven't broken anything?" she asks. The blonde giggles and nod "I am clumsy, but I never really knocked anything down! I just fall on the carpet or floor, but most of the time either Onii-chan, Lucy-Onee-chan, or Akeno-nee-chan would catch me if I were to trip or fall at home" she answers "Alright."

The game continues for the next half an hour as some of the question didn't receive any fingers down from the group. In the end Issei along with Riser and Xenovia were the losers, the three place their thumps down on the announce from Gasper, which earned the boy dark glares from the three, causing him to squeak in fright and hides in the box.

"Well, see you guys tomorrow!" Issei shouts, waving at the last people to leave which are Senna, Momo, Koneko, and Gasper. Senna turns around, grinning and waves back "Thanks for the fun time, Issei!" "Hope we can do it again" Momo said from beside "Of course, we will plan it better next time" Rias promise, stopping beside Issei and waving goodbye to all. Koneko and Gasper silently wave before heading to the left while Momo and Senna goes right.

Hyoudou's Household

"That was fun" Issei yawns out, shutting the door and return to the living room, then starts stretching his arms up and lean the upper body back. "It was, but next time plan it better and not just suddenly announce to hangout here with no plan, Issei" Rias advice, reaching into her purse that's set on a table and brings out her phone. "Hmm," Issei perks when seeing Rias reading something on the phone "A message?" "Yeah... From Akeno" "Oh!" Issei stop beside the Gremory "Where are they? Are they done with the contract?" he asks with eager.

"I don't know..." Rias utters then turns to Issei "Here," she shows the text "We will return tomorrow" he reads it out, confusion falls on his face "Well... That's to the point" "I think this is telling that they are having some difficulty with the contract" Rias gives her insight on the text, closing the phone and cross her arms. Issei tilt his head "What exactly are their contract?" "I don't know... They left at Saturday at night." "A contract that requires two of th—" "It's highly unlikely they both got the same contract, Issei" Rias inserts "I say one of them got the contract and the other decided to tag along... My guess is that Nawin-kun got the calling and Akeno decided to join him and if it's taking this long for them to complete it, then I'm glad she joined him as support" "Yeah..."

Rias sigh and place her phone back into the purse, then turns to her lover with a smile on her face "Let's not go worrying," she states, seeing the look on Issei's eyes "Don't forgot what those two are capable off. I bet it's just one of those annoying hunting contract that requires extensive amount of time to complete" "Yeah, you're right."

In the far distance, at the top of the roof on the tallest building in the district. Noel sits on the ledge; his right leg hangs down while the leg rests on the ledge. His sharp gold eyes stare at the Hyoudou's household. "Seems like Nawin Makasha isn't currently at Kuoh..." he notes, sighing then looks up at the orange evening sky. Thinking back to the reason why he is in Kuoh.

Flashback

A knock on the door awaken Noel from his nap. He slowly sits up from the plain white bed, dropping his feet to the ground and looks at the door "Come in," he calls out. The door opens and walk in is Raynare. Her tranquil but powerful red slit eyes darts straight to Noel when she steps foot into the room. "Lady Raynare," he utters with respectful tone to his superior "Noel," Raynare reply simply and looks at him straight in the eyes "You have been given an assignment" she states, leaning her back to the wall, crossing her arms below her breast.

Noel simply nod "Understood... Is it serious?" "It's given by Mistress Sayomi" Raynare answers, surprising the young man slightly since this is the very first task he ever gets assigned by their leader. His expression turns serious, pupils narrow ever slightly "Please continue" "You are to head to the town of Kuoh in the human world." "Human world?" Noel repeats with confusion "Why there? It's hard to think there's anything we need there" "It isn't the sort of mission you've been previously tasked with. This is an undercover assignment" Raynare states.

The Vampire opens her mouth to continue "You are to stay in Kuoh for a while... Until Mistress deem you returning" she informs, furthering confusing the latest recruit "So... I just stay there?" "That's her orders. You'll be given more orders when the time comes. There is one more thing..." Raynare adds before Noel could response "Keep an eye on Nawin Makasha" she said, causing the boy to raise an eyebrow when hearing that name.

"The Black Flash?" "You know of him..." "Hard to not, the guy is the talk of the underworld. But, I don't see what he has got to do with this" Noel ask and receive a faint smile from Raynare "That boy has a lot to do with this" she said, greatly building curiosity into the blonde. "So, I am to spy on him?" "Keep an eye on him... That's all it is, don't need to thoroughly spy. Even though you have exceptional stealth skills. Nawin-kun also has exception tracking skills and keen senses... He isn't somebody you can sneak behind, so if you start acting like a spy around him that would risk bringing suspicion to you and would jeopardize the mission... And you know what happens if that were the case" "Yes... I know."

Noel takes a minute to digest everything before looking up at the vampire, looking at her in the eyes "So my mission is to be relocated to Kuoh and keep an eye on the Black Flash until I receive my next orders?" "Yes, simple isn't it?" "Sure, if not a bit confusing..." "It's a good thing I brought you this assignment... You would have annoyed Mistress with that comment and be ridden by now" "I know that well it's the reason I openly speak of my opinion, because it is you who delivered the mission. I'm not naïve, Lady Raynare" Noel state, his eyes remain calm and collective.

A small smirk form on the Vampire's lip, before she leans off the wall to stand up and turn around. Raynare opens the door but before stepping out, she opens her mouth to speak "Pack your things and depart first thing tomorrow..." she states then exits the room, shutting the door behind.

Present

Noel's eyes narrow when looking through the window, seeing Issei having a conversation with Rias and both laughs at something he said. "Issei Hyoudou... The Welsh Dragon. From what I've searched... He and Nawin are quite close, perhaps sharing a bond like brothers." Noel slowly stands up "If I'm going to be staying here for while" a smirk form on the blonde's face as he has one foot off the ledge "I might as well find ways to occupy myself" he utters before dropping from the side of the building.

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