Lucy snap her eyes open feeling sweat dripping down her forehead "W-what is that?!" she mutters looking at the eclipse covering the sun making it turn red that shines over the broken town "W-wait is t-this Kuoh!?" she looks around to see a ruined area filled with dead bodies and blood that covers the whole area "AHHH!" she looks down to find herself laying in a pool of blood "KYAA!" a head surface from the pool making the blond jump back.

"Tap... Tap... Tap" Lucy hear a load footsteps making its way towards her as each step becomes louder "The world will fall into darkness this is just the example of the chaos that I will bring!" a deep voice boom around the area making the blood look around in fright. "All of your friends are dead little girl Ahahahahaha you devil and your stupid mind thinking you can overcome me" the unknown individual laugh.

Suddenly the scene changes and the Makasha find herself sitting in a dark space looking at the black void "Uh!" she gasps seeing a dark figure walking toward her making her crawl back "Only a matter of time before the king will be awaken ahahaha! The age of darkness will arise!" the figure laugh. 'You betrayed us!' 'He's not the person we once knew!' 'No he'd never used us!' 'Say that one's more and I will kill every one of you, I could careless that you all are my friends, but if you insult him again your all dead!' 'NAWINNN!' 'ISSSEIII!' 'RISE UP KING!'.

Lucy hold her ears trying to stop all the voices racing through her brain 'S-stop it I can't take this!' she whispers hurt. "HUH?!" Lucy snap her eyes open showing it glowing golden as she is suddenly get assault with a blurry images showing her in some kind of hollowed dark place filled with skulls and dead bodies and in front of her show a giant hand made of human corpse and stood on top is a figure wearing full black looking down at her with its venomous red slit eyes "Lucy...".

"KYAAAA!" Lucy snap her eyes open finding herself back in class with all of the students looking at her worry same goes with the teacher "Lucy you ok?" one of the girl student ask touching her shoulder. Lucy gasp feeling tears rolling down her eyes "Excuse me!" she stands up and run out of the class then jumps out of the window at the end of the hall to land on a tree branch.

"Stupid, crying in front of people like that" the Makasha mutter using her sleeve to wipe the tears away 'What are those vision?!' she questions holding her head as chills slither down her spine 'That last image... it was so dark that I could feel it'. "You ok?" a voice asks making the blond turn to see Koneko taking a sit next to her looking at the courtyard stoically "Y-yeah just some bad dreams that's all" she reply not wanting to worry the small girl.

"Koneko I always wanted to ask you this... why do you always hide your emotions?" Lucy ask changing the subject "... Sometimes it's best to hide your feelings" Koneko reply "But it can't be healthy doing it every time" "I don't... not anymore... I'm talking to you now aren't I?" she states making the blond nod "Well I guess you have become more social though your tone is still as stoic as it can get just like my brother".

"Speaking of my brother, you and him have grown quite close almost brother and sister like" Lucy comment smiling "Nawin-senpai is a good person that's why I get along with him also well, he's... different from other people I've met" Koneko reply making the blond nod "Yeah I know what you mean by that... I'm glad he's helping you getting out of your shell Koneko you should open up more for other people instead of just him and Rias" she advises making the white haired slowly nod.

Time Skip: Lunch

"Tell me... why am I sitting with you guys when I can just eat lunch myself peacefully without all these stares" Nawin mutter darkly looking at the occult members sitting next to him and in front "Come now Nawin-kun you don't need to eat by yourself" Rias reply smiling "You sure like to be alone don't you?" Issei comment dryly "Yes so I don't have to see your stupid face" "What was that!".

"Now you two let's not draw too much attention" Yuuto said trying to calm the two down "Yuuto there's already too much attention when all four of us are sited in the same table" Nawin reply which the blond nod knowing he's right "The two most popular girls in the school sited at the same table with the two most popular boys in the school yeah too much attention" Xenovia comment blankly seeing two girl's student stopping behind the Makasha.

"N-Nawin-kun can we uh!" they stop when Nawin pick his lunch bag up and walk out of the lunch room "... Pardon him girls he's just having a bad day" Yuuto excuse his friend and smile at the two making them blush and nod walking back to their table.

"He must be tired... he doesn't usually just walk out like this" Akeno comment looking at the door "Um Akeno-san may I ask you something" Issei ask making her turn to him "Yes?" "This morning when I lost control what did you do to make me well calm down?" he asks catching the others attention.

"I kick start your magic pathways to get you to regain your conscious back using my thunder magic" she explains "So that's how you did it... that require a lot of concentration Akeno or you'll risk sending your lighting to his brain or heart" Rias comment surprise.

"Wait my brain and heart?!" Issei ask surprise and fear "Well it was a risky move, but it's better than having him and Nawin-kun brawling at school ground... if those two fight it would cost millions of lives and a city" Akeno reply surprising Rias who quickly notice how mature her friends has gotten "You do have a point...".

Lucy who is sited at Sona's table which is place beside the Gremory heard that making her clench the can of coke "Woah Lucy calm down!" Saji shouts seeing the coke dripping to the table. Lucy blinks and place the can down "Sorry..." "Something upsetting you?" Sona ask turning to her friend "It's nothing just have a lot on my mind...".

Courtyard

"Thanks for looking after Misako..." Akame who is sited up a tree eating her lunch peacefully is startled a bit hearing that and look down to see Nawin leaning on the tree. "I-it's no problem Nawin-kun... you did tell me to look after her while you're away" she replies "I know, but still I thank you".

Akame smile a bit "I enjoy her company Misako... she's a delight to be around with, I don't think I ever met a kinder and free spirit soul as her" Nawin nod "Yeah she's very innocent and selfless though can be sensitive at times... it makes me mad wondering why someone like her have to suffer with a deathly sickness" he mutters clenching his arms.

Nawin shake his head and still notice he needs to eat his lunch "Well Akame enjoy your lunch I have other place to be" he said leaning away from the tree "Um should I do anything?" Akame blinks "No just be yourself and continue with school while also doing contracts to get some experience and power, but if you ever have any question just come ask me ok" he said looking at her "Of course and thanks for the help Nawin-kun" "I'm your king it only make sense that I will help you if not then I shouldn't be king in the first place" he comments then leaves.

Occult Club

"Koneko why have you stopped eating?" Asia ask sited on her wheelchair noticing her friend beside her not eating "It's nothing just a bit bored with these" she said placing her bowl of candy on the table "You're bored of candies!?" Asia gasp shock making the white haired sweat drop at her over exaggerate friend.

"Well then have some buns Koneko" the two girls squeak when Nawin appear in front of them in black flash "Sorry to scare you two" he smiles and pass a bag filled with sweet and honey buns to Koneko who accepts it "Thank you Senpai" "No problem just fills your stomach up".

Nawin take a seat on a couch at the opposite of the two and begin eating his own lunch which consist of salmon don "Onii-chan I'm glad you're here, but weren't you suppose to eat with Buchou and Akeno-chan?" Asia ask turning to her brother "Too crowded for me preferred eating with you two in a much quieter place" he respond making her nod.

"Did Hana return to the familiar forest Asia?" Nawin ask glancing at the hydra insignia that is place at the bottom of his wrist "Oh yes she said she needs some rest and left to the familiar forest" "I see". Koneko glance at the hydra insignia with curious "Senpai what does that insignia do?" Nawin turn to her and smile.

"Well first it shows everyone that me and Hana made a blood pack which is a contract that's tighter than even normal familiar one's and our bond is much stronger as well-meaning we work together perfectly, also the other thing this insignia allows me to do... well let's keep that a secret for now". Asia perk up feeling another energy signature appear in the room while Koneko just sighs and continue eating her buns.

Nawin disappear in black flash as Issei appear on top of the couch "Damn it!" he curses, landing on the couch and looks up to see Nawin sitting on the ledge eating his lunch while looking down at him blankly "What are you up to pervert?" "I'm gonna tag you!" Issei announce standing up.

Koneko look at the brown haired blankly "I like to see if you can" she comments blankly while Asia smile at him sadly "Um Issei-kun I think the chance of you catching Onii-chan is really low" "Don't worry Asia I will catch him if it's the last thing I do" Issei promise smiling at the blond before turning to the older Makasha and smirk.

'Why do I have a feeling this is Rias doing' Nawin note finishing his lunch and throws the lunch box down on the Hyoudou head "Ouch hey!" "Sorry my hand slip" Nawin comment and lands in front of the door and see Issei immediately launch at him 'Too easy' he steps aside as the door opens showing the others "AHHHHH" Issei scream and crash at them making all fall to the ground.

"What the hell pervert!" Xenovia gets up and grab the pale brown haired by the collar of his shirt before pulling him up "S-sorry I didn't d-do that on purpose" he stutters looking at the blue haired piercing glare "Xenovia you mind letting him go" Nawin request making her sigh "Fine" she releases Issei making him fall to the ground.

"So, this your idea Rias?" Nawin ask turning to the crimson haired who nod "Well if that's so then why don't we make things more interesting" he said catching everyone's attention "How about instead of Issei all of you try to tag me" 'What in the world are you doing kid?' Tairex comment unpleased with the black haired behavior 'Actually this will allow Nawin-kun to train with the speeding shadow god and his speed so I see no harm in this game' Sairex reply 'Huh foolish if you ask me'.

"Nawin-kun don't you think that's too much?" Rias said "No because I can beat all of you with a hand tied behind my back... you know what not even that" Nawin said aggravating all of them making him smirk "So let's begin we have 10 minutes before lunch ends" "What do we get if one of us catches you Nawin-kun?" Akeno ask intrigue seeing her boyfriend playful side showing "The person who is able to catch me will get a special training lesson from me where I will teach them one of my move set" he said catching their attention "And if you fail to catch me you will get a kiss from Issei".

"HEY!! What's wrong with that!" Issei yell "Oh sorry about that, it just slips" Nawin smirk making the other chuckle while the brown haired groan "But if you fail well it proves you guys aren't strong enough and need more training!" he comments turning serious surprising all of them "I like to see if you guys can catch me and prove yourself that you are actually strong... strength is not just about power I'm positive you know what I'm talking about right Rias?" Nawin said turning to the crimson haired who nods "Good now then let's begin!".

Everyone immediately launch toward the Makasha who sighs and disappear in black flash making all of them fall to the ground "Oh lord at this rate they won't even have the chance to glaze me" Nawin mutter appearing next to Koneko and Asia who are sited up the roof "You aren't going to partake in this Koneko?" he asks "No I'm ok... still need to eat" Nawin chuckle ruffling the young girl hair "I see".

Yuuto appear behind the Makasha sending a spinning kick to aiming for his head, but Nawin crouch down and grab the blond by the collar "Well I guess instead of tag you all need to land a single blow at me then!" he smirks before throwing Yuuto to the incoming Xenovia making the two crash down to the ground.

"Crack!" Nawin look up to see lighting cracking from the sky and suddenly Akeno appear right in front of the Makasha who eyes widen slightly at her speed and quickly disappear in black flash just in a nick of time to reappear at the clear grass field behind the occult building to see Issei in the air coming down at him with the boosted gear activated "Take this!" "Mhm using your sacred gear then I will use this little spell of mine".

Nawin point his index finger at the Hyoudou who is a meter away from him "Push" he mutters "W-what ahhhh!" Issei is send back barreling on the ground before slamming to a tree. Nawin side step dodging an incoming fist from behind and grab the person wrist "Good try Rias" he comments glancing from behind seeing the smiling Gremory "Oh you like being this close to your Onee-chan?" she comments making him sweat drop.

"You will never stop will you?" Nawin throw Rias over his shoulder making her smash at the incoming Issei making them crash to the ground daze. Nawin jump to the side dodging a drop kick from Xenovia and lean backwards missing the spinning kick from Yuuto "You two are great at working together, but it still needs more work" Nawin comment.

The two knights begin delivering dozens of punches and kick, but the Makasha is able to dodge all of them and then grab the two's wrist and spins throwing them away. Nawin jumps up dodging a tackling Akeno from behind to only be met with Issei coming down toward him. Nawin was about to move when Rias appear in front of him with her fist stretch out "Wrong move Rias" he comment before disappearing in black flash "crap!" Issei quickly dispel his boosted gear and grab a hold of his girlfriend.

"I don't feel good saying this, but Onii-chan is making everyone look weak" Asia said worry "Don't worry Asia all of them can take care of themselves... beside Buchou and the others aren't even using half of their power since it's a game also they don't want to risk the humans seeing" Koneko said reassuring her friend while analyzing the others "Hmm I guess your right after all this is for fun".

"Issei don't use the boosted gear knowing you, you will probably accidently fire a dragon blast" Nawin comment before looking at his watch "Also 5 more minutes you guys better hurry" he said then suddenly Akeno appear behind him and send a spinning kick making Nawin duck down and grab her leg "Nice try babe" he smirks before throwing her at Rias who appear in front of him planning to deliver a punch.

The two girls crash to the ground while Nawin notice a shadow figure appear behind the dust smoke making him jump back as Issei appear from the smoke and deliver a drop kick missing it "Nice try" Nawin mutter as the brown haired remove his feet and send a right hook which the other catch "You are really annoying to hit!" the Hyoudou mutter before sending another hand to the Makasha who lift his left hand up catching it.

"Don't blame me that your fighting style is easy to read... Kokoro may have trained you well since I can see some improvements, but still not good enough" Nawin knee to Hyoudou in the stomach knocking the air out of him "At the rate you are currently going... our dual may be one sided" Nawin mutter sending a back hand at the brown haired face sending him crashing to the ground.

Nawin sighs seeing there's still no injury on him or even a scratch 'Is this what they really got?... something has to change' 'Hahahaha oh kid I have to say if this is their skills they won't be lasting long hehe probably be a corpse in a year or less' Tairex laugh darkly.

Nawin ignore the evil dragon and turn his attention to the other seeing all of them getting up 'They are relying on their powers too much and not their physical or mental abilities, they aren't working as a team like I wanted to... huh they have a long way to go and Rias needs to take charge',

'Did your girlfriend waste her time with training? because she looks weak' Tairex question not seeing the Himejima doing anything that surprising 'Huh I know her well... she's hiding her power, I already caught a glimpse of it this morning and that already give me enough information that she has gotten stronger, probably at Rias equal or more' Nawin reply.

"Akeno you and I should go" Rias whisper to her friend who nod "Glad to see you finally taking charge" "Mhm sorry didn't really take it seriously at first, though I can see now that Nawin-kun is also testing us not just having fun" "Glad you picked up... well you lead?" Akeno ask "Yes just follow my lead" "Hmph".

Rias lift her right hand up making the other back away while she and Akeno make way toward the Makasha who raise an eyebrow with interest. The two girls rush toward the black haired making him take his stance and block an incoming fist from Akeno with his hand while using the other to block Rias kick.

Rias send a speeding right hook toward the Makasha face making his eyes widen slightly as his pupil shine red, he moves his head to the side narrowly dodging the fist and swipe his feet to Akeno's making her fall to the ground freeing his arm and use it to send a palm to the Gremory stomach making her fly back.

Nawin back flips keeping a distance before a small smile form on his face seeing the two girls pushing him back 'Those two sure works well together, I guess it's because of their strong bond and years of knowing each other' he notes. Rias glance at Akeno who nod and begin speeding toward the Makasha and deliver a spinning kick making him lift his right hand blocking the attack through it had more force then he expected causing him to be send back a bit where Rias appear from behind.

"Haaa!" The Gremory swipe Nawin's feet making him lose his balance and fall while Akeno jump and bring her fist down at the Makasha who eyes widen 'Shit!' "HYAAA!" The group close their eyes when Akeno fists impact creating shockwave while cloud of dust explodes. Yuuto summon one of his swords and spin it creating a torrent of wind blasting away the smoke.

Everyone gasp in shock seeing Akeno holding the Makasha down with her arms pined on his hands while Rias have her feet rested on his chest. "Whao" Xenovia mutter while Yuuto whistle in impress, Asia face hold shock surprise that her brother was able to be caught same goes with Koneko.

Nawin for once had shock clear in his face looking at the two girl who smirk down at him "So seems like we finally caught the famous black flash ah Akeno?" Rias said making the raven haired nod "Indeed he may not be as fast as we thought". Nawin suddenly smirk catching the two attention "I'll give it to you girls... you did well but there's one problem" suddenly the Makasha body falls to the shadow.

'Shadow?!' Rias eyes widen and looks up to see they are underneath a tree "Damn so that's how" she looks up to see Nawin sitting on the branch looking down at them while giving a slow clap "Not bad, you two worked perfectly with each other and would create quite a dangerous team" The two girls were about to reply when Issei appear behind the Makasha with the boosted gear firing at his back.

Nawin sighs and lift his right arm up blocking the attack "Not enough Teme" Issei whisper "BOOST, BOOST, BOOST, BOOST!" Nawin eyes widen feeling his hand struggling before it flies to the side and the boosted gear smash right to his face sending him flying out of the branch and into the ground hard causing a gust of dust explode covering the field.

Akeno quickly make way toward her fallen lover "Yuuto clear the smoke" she orders glancing at the blond who nod sending another wind blast. Akeno look around and is surprise to see Nawin laying on the ground unconscious with blood leaking from his mouth "Nawin-kun!" She shouts kneeling down and pulls him on her lap.

"Koneko-chan can you help me!" Asia said making the white haired nod and pick up the blond then quickly make way to the Makasha. Asia quickly sit down beside her brother and summons the twilight ring to immediately begin healing him "Uh! his magic is really low that's why he couldn't blocked that attack and protect himself" Asia explain with worriedness clear in her tone.

Issie take a step forward while holding a shock expression with regret, but after one more step he is stop when he felt a dark aura striking him "Uh!" he turns to see Akeno glaring at him darkly with her golden electric eyes "You" she mutters in a dark, blank tone sending shiver down everyone's spine.

Rias take a step forward blocking Issei and look at her friend "Akeno please calm down you know he didn't mean on purpose" The raven haired grits her teeth "I'm positive we weren't supposed to use our magic in this... he could have killed Nawin-kun with that idiotic stunt!".

Tension quickly risen when Akeno glare harden clearly telling the Gremory to move "Enough!" Asia shouts surprising everyone "This heavy atmosphere is not helping my brother, now if you two want to fight then do it somewhere else, so I can heal him!" she orders shocking everyone even more seeing a completely side from the usual shy and sweet blond.

Koneko make a motion for everyone to move which they all did though Akeno was a bit reluctant looking at the black haired pale face before standing up and walk to the class seeing it's almost time for school. When Akeno past Issei, she stops and sends a dark glare causing him to take a few step back with fear shown on his face, before she continues on her way with the others.

Rias stop beside the Hyoudou giving his shoulder a soft squeeze "... Come on it's almost time for class I'll need to tell the teacher that Nawin isn't feeling well" "Rias... I" "I know you didn't do on purpose, but even I have to agree with Akeno that what you did was rash though we also didn't know Nawin was that weak at this current time... for now keep your distance from Akeno just until Nawin gain conscious... ok?" Issei glance back seeing Asia sitting next to the black haired healing him with Koneko sitting beside her "... Sure".

Time Skip

Rias sighs looking down at a quiz note she just finished, she glances at Akeno seeing her also done and looks at the bracelet that the Makasha have given her 'It's amaze me how much she has changed in just a few months... even with this much change we can still work with each other perfectly so I guess there's still some of the old Akeno inside there...'.

Rias let out another sigh though this time with relief 'I'm glad Hana wasn't with us when that event happened... I'm afraid to think what would have happened to Issei if she saw that... her loyalty for Nawin is unquestionable and probably would kill herself before even thinking of harming him'.

Rias suddenly feel a stinging pain on her palm making her open it to see the Gremory sign appear 'A massage?' the sign slowly change into words 'Rias I need you at underworld after you're done with school, bring Nawin along with you this situation require the both of you... only the two of you come'.

Rias read the massage that came from her brother and find it strange wondering why he only requests herself and the Makasha 'He must have a good reason' she shake her head before turning attention back to class.

Time Skip: Occult Building

"Uhh" Nawin slowly open his eyes to be greeted by a dark ceiling before slowly getting up and rub his cold face "Onii-chan!" Asia move her wheelchair in front of him and smile "Asia?" Nawin mutter rubbing his eyes to clear the blurry vision "Where am I?" "You're back at occult building, I asked Koneko-chan to carry you here" Koneko who is sited on a couch nod "I see thanks Koneko and also you Asia my face sure feels much better".

Asia place her hand on the right side of the Makasha face just double checking "Yep I fix all the damaged bones... does anything hurt?" Nawin smile removing the blond hand softly "No don't worry I'm fine" 'The mark will heal the wounds anyway...'. Nawin look around to find that it's only the three of them present "Where's the others?" Asia move her wheelchair to the table and pick up a cup of chocolate milk "They are still in class... it's almost over so they'll be back in a few" She reply taking a few sip.

"You've been out for a few hours senpai... you must really be tired" Koneko comment making the black haired nod "Yes didn't really have any time to rest today though that slept sure helped already feeling my magic restoring and it especially help that we are in the dark now" he replies.

Nawin lean on his arms and look down as images of Issei delivering that punch causing him to lose conscious appears making his eyes flash in red before turning back to normal. "Are you sure you're ok Onii-chan?" Asia ask a little worry making him move up and look at her close eyes "Don't worry I'm fine so wipe that look and show me a smile" he said making the blond smile which he return.

The door open showing the others entering "Ah Nawin-kun you awake!" Yuuto walk toward his friend and place a hand on his shoulder "Don't sound so surprise I took worst punch" he smiles making the blond chuckle "I wouldn't be surprise". Xenovia take a seat next to Koneko and smile at the Makasha "Hard to keep you down for even a day hey senpai?" "I can say the same to you Xenovia your just like me a training freak" the blue haired blush a bit "H-how did you know?" "A little birdy told me".

Xenovia glare at her fellow knight who chuckle sheepishly rubbing the back of his head "I'm flattered you are following like me in training though don't push yourself too hard ok Xenovia?" Nawin advise making her nod "Ok". Akeno walk in making everyone go silent and look at her as she makes way toward the Makasha sitting beside him.

Nawin turn and feel her hand grabbing his face examining it closely "... Good to see your face haven't change would be a shame if something changed" she said smiling making the other chuckle along with Nawin "Don't worry my face will be fine nothing can harm it" he replies making her smile widen releasing his face.

"Indeed the dark price of Kuoh would need to keep his face nice unharmed or the girls will be disappointed" Rias smile walking in and ruffle the Makasha hair before leaning on her desk "I'm glad you're up and ready Nawin-kun we have some business to attend" she announces catching everyone's attention "But before I get into that... you have anything to say Issei?".

Everyone turn to the door way seeing the Hyoudou standing there looking at them with a blank expression. The group look at Issei curious on what he has to say while Akeno hold a blank face not really bother looking at his direction 'Partner instead of standing there like a log apologize for being reckless' Ddraig comment trying to give his partner some advice.

Nawin sighs and look at the Hyoudou stoically "Don't apologize Issei" he starts catching everyone by surprise "After all the whole plan was to see if one of you were able to land a blow on me and you succeeded ... yes it did get a bit overboard, but you did win and it was probably my fault for suggesting that kind of game at the time when I was quite weak".

Issei was about to say something, but Nawin cuts him off "Though really you should consider yourself lucky... if Akame or Hana saw that you would either be eaten alive or beheaded by one of them before you could say sorry" He said making the other chuckle while the Hyoudou pale picturing both of those possibility "Well Nawin-kun I'm glad to say that your dear Akeno was planning on killing him though she was somehow able to kept her cool" Rias comment catching the Makasha attention.

Nawin turn to Akeno smirking a bit making her blush "Oh you worry for me that's so sweet I feel more comfortable now" he said teasingly bringing the blushing raven haired closer "O-of course I was worried s-someone need to look after you since you have the tendency of being reckless and get yourself hurt" she stutters not being used of getting tease since it's usually the other way around.

Nawin smile before turning to the Hyoudou "Don't worry Issei mistakes happened and I can see clear in your eyes that there's regret and that's all I need to see" he said making the brown haired smile "Thanks Nawin and again sorry won't happen again" "Mhm you will need that strength if we ever come to terms" The Makasha said catching the Hyoudou attention before he smirks "Oh I will bring that strength".

The other are curious wondering what the two were talking about, but Rias clap her hands gaining everyone's attention. "Now back to business earlier today I got a massage from my brother Sirzech requesting me and Nawin-kun to visit him in underworld" "Only the two of you?" Koneko ask "Yes" "This is new usually it's all of us?" Yuuto comment surprise "I'm also surprise, but it's his order so we have to follow... Akeno I want you to take care of everything while I'm gone ok?" Rias said turning to the raven haired who nod "Sure..." she replies though reluctant

Nawin sighs "Geez am I allow to get any rest at all" he mutter getting up while Rias smile at him apologetic "I know Nawin-kun if it was me I wouldn't want you to come, but if Onii-sama request only the two of us then it means something important" she reply making him nod "Yeah... well then let's go and get this over with, oh and Koneko take Asia back home ok she's been here long enough and with Akeno back there along with dad and mom she will be safe" he said making the white haired nod.

Rias flick her finger summoning the portal as Nawin turn to Akeno "You need more rest then me... after training with Azazel I'm sure your body must be very overload so take a long rest to calm it down, so you won't accidently fire a lighting strike at someone" he said making her giggle "You jest" she replies as the two disappear in crimson light.

Underworld: Lucifer Castle

"So what is this about Sirzech?" Nawin ask slamming the door open walking in with Rias beside him who sighs at the Makasha rude attitude "I was expecting a nice hi or good to see you, but it was too much hope huh" Sirzech reply hanging his head down before looking at the two turning serious.

"There's a contract I want you and Rias to handle" he reveals the news catching the two attention "Needing me and Rias the strongest individual in the group... meaning this is no simple contract am I right?" Nawin ask making the Satan nod "Yes, to put it simple there's a city at down south of the underworld called Shigemi asking for help".

Nawin tilt his head "Shigemi... if my Japanese is right doesn't that mean beauty?" Rias smile "Well almost correct Nawin-kun Shigemi means luxuriant beauty" "I see well sounds like a beautiful place filled with snotty nobles" he replies. "Well Nawin-Sama you're half right" Grayfia walk in the room holding a try of tea and place it down on the table before turning to him.

"Shigemi is a magical place surrounds with beauty that is untouched from war... it is said that it's beauty rivals that of heaven's" Grayfia explain as the two young devil listen closely with interest "Shigemi is the only place in the underworld that us Satan don't have control over... it is run by a queen who is said to be the most beautiful woman of the underworld and have a golden heart that match her looks though she distrusts outside devils and never allowing us to visit excluding me" Sirzech inform.

Nawin cross his arms "Why are you excluded?" "Well because I'm the Lucifer, King of all Satan's so she has to invite me in and sign the treaties which goes well since she only wants peace on one condition... that devils from the capital and especially the councils do not step foot on their land" "You accept the terms Onii-sama?" Rias ask never hearing this before "Yes because at those time I see it as a right thing and really it's a city filled with peace and only want peace like us also I'm sure you two are curious on why peoples or mercenary never head there to see for themselves is because there's only a handful of people even know that Shigemi exist and even fewer know how to enter there because it's protected by a special barrier that hides the city in a whole other dimension and you can't get past it unless you have this".

Sirzech bring out a box from his desk and opens it showing a beautiful golden necklace made of pure gold with a white tiger insignia "Beautiful... can I touch it?" "Of course just be careful" Sirzech smile passing it to his sister who examine the necklace closely. "So are people in Shigemi devils?" Nawin ask trying to get all the information "Yes they are devils though different from us... Hmm how to put it in a term that make sense well they talk differently from us, dress differently, and act differently. It's easier if you two see for yourselves" Sirzech reply.

"Fine, but why do they want themselves to be hidden so badly?" Nawin question "Well Nawin-kun think of it we don't exactly have the best reputation thanks to our ancestors the previous Satan's... the Queen is worry that we might cause trouble in her city and she immensely distrust the council which is the prime reason why she wants her city to be kept secret".

"Because the stupid farts might do something horrible like stealing all their golds or raid the place right" Nawin comment surprising the three by how he addresses the higher councils. Sirzech fake a cough trying to hide his grin "I guess that's a-another way to say it, but also she worries that the council will think of her people as peasant since they don't battle and will take all their gold and resources like you said to use it for their own purpose" he informs.

"If the Queen want Shigemi to be kept that secretive then this contract must be really dangerous since it forces her hands to ask the capital for aid" Rias conclude placing the necklace down gently "Not entirely the treaties we signed allow them to ask us for help when they in need though this is the first time actually that we got this so yes it must be important and dangerous that's why I'm relying this to you two" Sirzech reply.

Nawin looks around the room and notice a couple of seal is place at the ceiling and walls 'Mhm he's keeping it really tight lips... Sairex you know of this place?' 'Sadly no this is the first time I've heard of such a place'. "Now then let's go through the detail, Grayfia if you don't mind" "Of course" the maid brings out a scroll and open it.

"Lord Lucifer, It has been a while since we have met and I'm positive you must be surprise by this letter after so many decades of not asking for anything, but now is the time... a dangerous creature roams through my peaceful lands and have been killing many innocents in such gruesome ways that I cannot explained, many of my men's has fallen to this creature so we have need to ask for your help... we have supplied you with resources when you asked and I hope you return the favor by slaying this creature before any more of my people become it's next prey" Grayfia finish closing the scroll.

"A dangerous creature?" Nawin mutter with interest "Not mean to disrespect the Queen, but there must be some soldiers or mercenary there that can get the job done?" Rias question making Sirzech turn to her "Believe me if they had a chance in killing the beast she wouldn't have send this letter so it must mean it's a very dangerous creature and probably a hard one to track since there's little information about it in the scroll".

Nawin ask for the scroll which Grayfia compiles "Many of my men's has fallen by this creature... I can see why they need our help" he reads out while Sirzech nod "Yes that's why I've asked for you Nawin I know of your exception tracking skill from Azazel along with being a great strategist and Rias you have the brain to read into people minds and think of the best solution and situation to take in the midst of battle and conversations that's why I ask for you two".

"Also the Queen doesn't want too much people coming to her lands so the two of you should suffice" Grayfia inform "I would bring Hana along since she would be useful for this sort of contract" Nawin said "Well you can always summon her when you two arrive there so that won't be a problem" Sirzech reply.

"Now with all of this will you two accept the contract?" Sirzech ask leaning on his hands looking at the two. Nawin sighs "I honestly rather go home and sleep for a whole day, but this Shigemi place has piqued my interest so I'll take it" "Same goes with me this Shigemi sounds too good to be true and I want to see it with my very own eyes" Rias said making the Lucifer smile happy with the two's answer.

"Ok now then let's get everything straight Nawin and Rias you two will be heading to Shigemi to find this mysterious beast and slay it bringing its head to the Queen and receive your reward also in doing this it will straightened the tied between Shigemi and us" Sirzech inform making the two nod "Also with this contract being from a person like the Queen of Shigemi you two will gain a lot more power and experience compare to the usual contracts you'd get from humans same goes with the reward" Grayfia adds in.

"I know there's not much information about the mysterious creature, but that's why you two have to head there and find out about it and slay understand?" Sirzech ask "Of course, we're not rookies Sirzech" Nawin reply "Good just wanted to make sure now then take these, you two will need them to enter Shigemi" The Lucifer past the two a golden necklace similar to his one "Wear that and the both of you will be able to enter past the barrier and also here's a map that will take you to Shigemi".

The two put on the necklace "How far is the place?" Rias ask picking up the map "It will be a few days away from here by horse" "What?!" Nawin ask slamming his hand on the desk making it creak "I'm was hoping this contract would take us two days' top not a few days to even get there!". Sirzech gasp at his poor desk before turning to the Makasha curious "Is there a problem? I told you it's at the far end south from here" Nawin sighs rubbing his temple "I just came back home and now I have to be away from it for days again" he mutters under his breath.

Sirzech stands up and place a hand on the black haired shoulder "I know your annoyed and if there's other options I would take it, but I need you for this contract ok? You're one of the few people I trust that can finish this contract" Sirzech said in a brotherly tone catching the Makasha by surprise rarely seeing this kind of personality shown from the Lucifer "Huh... fine, but after this I better have a holiday, feels like I already need another one".

Sirzech chuckle and said thanks before turning to Rias and wink at her who grins "I'm sure something will be planned when you return, but now let's focus on the current situation... do you two understand your mission?" he asks which they nod "Good, Grayfia please escort them to the horses and Nawin, Rias good luck and be careful understand?" "Don't worry Onii-sama we got this".

Nawin pause and turn to the Satan "Wait, Sirzech I know you preferred having smaller group going on this mission, but I say bring two more people to even things out and get the job done quicker" Nawin suggest catching the crimson haired attention "This is gonna be pushing the queens request Nawin-kun... huh 4 person I guess that's fine though no more! Now who do you want to bring along?" Sirzech ask.

"Well first is Akeno since she's currently white hot just out of training she got from Azazel, first I though having her rest would be a good idea, but she needs to let out some steam also it would be good to put all her training to the test and there's Issei who out of everyone needs more experience and with this contract it'll help him" Nawin comment making the Lucifer sighs.

"I guess that won't hurt, but I want you two to know that when in Shigemi I want all of you to act respectful and don't cause any trouble understand?" he said with forceful tone meaning he's completely serious "Don't worry Onii-sama I will make sure all of us including myself won't do anything reckless and such" Rias promise making him nod.

"Ok I will go fetch the two and meet you guys at the stable and Grandma am I supposed to keep this scroll?" Nawin ask to the silver haired who nod "Yes it's best you give that back to the queen then she knows why you all are there... don't lose that and keep it safe" she advise making Makasha nod before he disappear in black flash.

Time Skip

"Wow this Shigemi place sounds too good to be true!" Issei exclaim looking at his girlfriend who just inform him and Akeno about the mission "Don't lift your expectation too high or you'll be met with disappointment" Nawin advise sitting on his horse. "I'm quite excited considering I've never got this kind of contract especially from a Queen" Akeno said intrigued already sited on her horse.

"Wait a moment Grayfia-Sama only myself and Nawin-kun wear this necklaces, so how will Akeno and Issei get in Shigemi?" Rias ask getting on her horse "You will have to ask one of the captains for that, so my advice is first you and Nawin-Sama enter Shigemi and find the captains then ask them to bring the rest of you in" Grayfia inform making the four nod.

"A few days on the road huh... why don't we just fly there?" Issei ask making the silver haired shake her head "As my husband said this mission is to be kept secret and only the four Satan's and a handful of others have knowledge about this, so we need you four to not look suspicious or catch unwanted attention so it's best you all go on a horse and keep an open eye got it?" "We understand grandma and being honest flying that far will probably burn out you guys wings so it's best we go by horse and set camp a few times on the way" Nawin comment.

Grayfia points at the bags place behind the horses "All of those equipment in there are for that along with lots of food that'll keep you all feed for the trip there" "Clack!" Nawin snap the straps making his horse jump up warming up the animal "Well we should start moving then if it's gonna take a few days to get there... is there anything else you need to say grandma?" he ask looking at the woman.

Grayfia sighs and look at the four with slight worry in her usual steel cold silver eyes "I know you four are capable, but do be careful ok?... I along with Sirzech have a feeling that this contract is going to be hard not only that but also tricky so keep an open mind and take care of each other" The four nod and say goodbye to her before riding off.

"This is quite awesome us four riding out on our horses to a magical land by the request from a Queen... it's almost something out of a fairy tale or some fantasy book" Issei grins making Rias giggle "I have to agree with you on that Issei-kun, it's quite exciting oh I just can't wait to see this Shigemi it sounds like one of those places we always read about when we were a child hey Akeno?" the Gremory turn to her best friend who smile and nod "Yes I myself find this Shigemi place rather intrigued".

Nawin who is in front of the group glance back smiling before looking forward turning serious 'Shigemi a land that hasn't been touch by war and now all of a sudden request for help at a time when all of these other event have transpired such as Sayomi, the Akumi, Schnyzel, and Ophis... huh it seems like the day no the minute I've become a devil things have become an utter hell makes me wonder what would have happened if I've stayed dead...'.

Nawin perk up hearing another horse walking beside his making him look to see a smiling Akeno "Why are you here all alone?" he smiles back "Just thinking of a plan for when we get there" Akeno sigh and tap his shoulder "Come on Nawin-kun enough with thinking so much and enjoy the peaceful ride". The Makasha chuckle "I can see you're clearly excited about this journey" Akeno smile holding her face "Is it obvious?" "With your eyes sparkling like that yeah it's obvious".

Akeno giggle "Well aren't you a bit excited of seeing this Shigemi? "Of course I am, but more curious then excitement since we'll have to see if it's really what it said to be, a beautiful place that match even the heaven's" Nawin reply and looks up the sky "Mhm seems like we have a few more hours before sun set" "Yes we should go full gallop and cover as much ground as possible before setting up camp" Rias said "My thoughts exactly, now let's move".