Nawin sigh heavily as he takes a sit on the king size bed, which was also supposed to be a bed for a certain raven-haired girl, but he couldn't stay in a same room with her with the current situation. 'Nawin-kun... I know your reason for being angry, but don't you think it's unfair to put the blame onto, Akeno?' 'I know that most of the blame is place on Rias, but Akeno didn't protest and go along with it like a puppy... she out of everyone know my feelings toward vampires, and it once never crossed her mind to tell me this detail. I could have killed that vampire if the four didn't stop me, so she is still to be blame on some level'.

'Get some revenge on her by flirting with that Misako or Akame! That will teach her' Tairex suggest with a menacing grin, showing his sharp teeth 'I am not doing such thing, even if I wanted to... that will put Akame and Misako in immense danger, Akeno is dangerous when she snaps and with her current power, even I will have a hard time holding her back' Nawin retorts back.

'You're boring, kid... don't you just want to see her reaction! It will be highly amusing' Tairex adds in, pushing the Makasha to the idea 'No, Tairex, I am not doing it, so drop it' Nawin reply with stern making the dragon grunt and cuss at him before going back to slumber. Nawin slowly gets up, and was about to take a step forward, when a knock on the door stop him "Who is it?" "It's me... Teme".

The Makasha sigh and turn his back facing the door to look out at the amazing view from the open window, showing an endless blue sea, soft wave wash to the shore where kids running around and adults relaxing in the sun, eating, or just chatting with each other. "Come in" Issei enters the room and shut the door behind him, he turns to the black-haired boy with an annoy expression plaster in his face "What is your deal, dude?! Your shitty attitude is making Rias sad! Akeno looks like she's about to cry, while Yuuto and Koneko looks down".

"You aren't upset about this new information that Rias has been hiding behind your back?" Nawin questions, still facing away from the Hyoudou. "I mean... I am shock, but at least I'm not acting like a child about it!" "I almost killed an innocent person because of Rias's gutless!" Nawin shouts back, causing Issei to shut his mouth in shock.

"I may have... mix feeling toward this Gasper, but I could have shoved my demonic lightning through his chest if it wasn't for the four stopping me" "So they stopped you, why are you still mad?" Issei question in a more calmer tone "This whole situation could have been avoided if Rias just been cleared with us from the start... she still hasn't proved herself to be a strong leader and clearly lacking in experience" "Then what do you want her to do? She is still new to this, Nawin! You can't expect her to be a charismatic and prodigal leader like you!" Issei retorts.

"Let her own up to it! She knows she made a mistake, now get the guts to come and face me to apologize and admit her mistakes" Nawin said "Fine! I'l-" "You're not helping her, she isn't going to grow up with you are carrying her around like a princess" "So you want me to just sit around and watch Rias struggle? She is deeply sorry! I can see it in her face" "Then why hasn't she come here and apologize to me?" "..." "Huh, I can see even you have some trust lost in her... it's right in your eyes" Nawin state.

"Rias has three days to own it to us, stop sucking up to her, Issei, you know she's in the wrong, now leave... I have to change my attire for the beach and you should too" Nawin said, and hear Issei hasn't move from the spot, probably deep in thought.

"Akame" Nawin call out and immediately the knight speed to the room and push the Hyoudou out before shutting the door. "I hope you didn't call me just to throw him out, Nawin-kun" Akame said, turning to face her king, who chuckle a bit and turn to her "There is another thing I want to talk to you about" "Yes?" "I see the way you are hostile to the others, not counting Asia, Misako, and Wendy... I understand your reasons, but please don't act like that since I want you to enjoy the beach with all of them" "... I understand, what about Rias?" "Ignore her if you wish, I'm won't command you to do either way, but the rest are innocent, they were just following an order from a gutless leader" "Understood".

Time Skip

Xenovia whistle and smirk "Looking good, blondie" she comments, looking at Yuuto walking down the wooden stairs after existing the large, luxurious beach style house. The ex-exorcist looks at the blonde lean muscular body shown freely as he only wears a knee-high dark blue trunk. Yuuto blushes a bit and examine his fellow knight to see her wearing a thin orange bikini "You picked a nice one, Xenovia-chan... you look great" Yuuto comment with a smile, making the blue haired girl blush a bit and playfully jab his shoulder "Thanks!" she shouts and turn around.

"Y-you don't really have to this, Koneko-chan!" "You can't bring your wheelchair on the sand", the knights look at the front door to see Koneko carrying Asia in a piggyback style. The rook wears an adorable white off the shoulder bikini top and for under there's a black color bikini bottoms that has a cute white kitten face in front. Asia wears a similar style bikini but it's all green and instead of a standard bikini bottom, hers is a short swimming skirt.

Koneko make her way down the stairs and stop in front of the knights "Ready" she comments ever dully, while Asia move her head and greet the two with a bright smile "I hope you two are ready! Xenovia-chan, Yuuto-kun!". The knights smile and nod "Indeed we are, do be careful out there, Asia" the blue haired teen said, "I'll look out for her" Koneko adds.

"I can finally get some tan on my body" Kokoro comment, walking out of the front door and look up at the shining sun "Don't just lie in the sun, Kokoro! The sea looks very inviting!" Elise said energetically. "I agree! Don't waste all the time laying down, Kokoro!" Issei joins his knight with a bright grin "It's scaring at times how similar you two acts" the Matashi comment with unnerving tone.

"Where's Gasper?" Yuuto ask, turning to Koneko who shrugs "Buchou took him to change" "He's going to wear trunks like us, right?" Issei ask looking down at his green trunks before turning to Yuuto who chuckles "I'm not completely sure, Issei-kun".

"Wahh! I don't want to go outside, Buchou!" "You are half-blood! You can walk outside without getting burnt!" "It still doesn't change the fact I don't like it!" Rias and Gasper argument boom from inside, before the door slam open to show the Gremory holding the shorter boys hand. Gasper wears low cut magenta top that shows off his feminine and petite figure, for the bottom he wears a knee-high black bikini skirt.

Rias wears a white bikini top with golden rings being used to tie up the strap to the bra, for under she wears a thing bikini bottom with the same golden rings use as a strap instead of a usual clothe ones to hold it in place. "Wow... he really does look like a girl" Issei utters to Yuuto who nod "You get used to it" "I see, I wonder if he's into boys or girls?" "That I don't know".

Rias walk down the stairs, still holding onto the reluctant Gasper arms like a mother taking a child to the dentist. "You look lovely in those, Rias!" Issei compliment with a big grin "Thank you, Issei" she replies with a delightful smile though some of them can tell it's a bit force. The doorbell rings again causing everyone to turn to see Akeno slowly walking out, wearing a violet color bikini top that have red straps which is tie down to the middle where a single golden ring close the bra in the middle front with the rest clipping at the back, underneath she wears a multicolor bikini bottom that have violet color on the right side while the left holds red, all of this is hold on with a thin stab and a golden ring at each side wear the straps are tie to hold it tightly in place.

Akeno looks up and smile at the group though clearly, worse than Rias's, her one is completely force "Everyone looks lovely in their swimwear" she comments, stepping down the stairs and stop beside Rias. Misako and Wendy exit the house, already dress in their bikini, and join the group "H-hey everyone" the Ichiru smile nervously while Wendy hides behind her.

Rias smile at the shy girls "Please don't be so shy, Misako, Wendy" she said with reassure tone "A friend of Nawin-kun is a friend of ours, so please let us all enjoy the fun of a beach together". Misako was a bit surprise by the crimson haired kindness and nod back with more confident and smile "Thank you for allowing us to this trip" "Y-yeah, thank you" Wendy poke her head out and smile nervously "It's no problem at all" Rias reply.

The group turn around when the door opens once more, they see Akame walk out, dress in her swimwear and beside her is Nawin who's wearing a black trunks and loose white shirt that is kept unbutton that shows off his body that makes the girls blush for the first time ever seeing the Makasha's built physique. The king and knight walk down the stairs and stop in front of everyone "Well... what's the plan?" Nawin questions, tilting his head to the side and stare at Rias.

The Gremory smile "Everything has been set for us already, I found a wonderful spot for us all, so follow me" she said with excitement and lead the group forward. Everyone follows, though in two groups, Nawin create more of a distance from Rias's group by being on the right and more behind. Misako, Wendy, and Akame is with the Makasha "It's so hot!" the pink haired girl comments out, which quickly worry Nawin "You're going to be ok? I don't want you passing out" he asks.

Akame push energy bottle, containing her special medicine juice from out of nowhere, "Here" she offers and the Ichiru, who thanks and immediately drink it, like a baby with a bottle milk. "Ahh!" Misako moan and pull the bottle out "This taste so good! Did you add something new in it, Akame-chan?" "Strawberries" "Ohhh! I love them and now I'm back in a hundred percent!" Misako shouts in a burst of energy.

"What do you put in those?" Wendy ask in great curious, never seeing her best friend this energetic before "That's a secret" Akame said with a slight smile "A delicious secret!" Misako smile and place the half empty bottle to a handbag that's she carries along.

Akeno glance back and see the four engaging in conversation, smiling, it hurts her heart that she isn't right beside the Makasha, but she knows if she forces herself in, it will only cause more distance. "I will fix it, Akeno... I promise" the Gremory who's walking alongside her promise "By the end of the day, I'll have a one on one chat with him, it's my fault... I was just too afraid and worry about how he would have reacted... I didn't trust him enough to tell him about Gasper" she said regret "You better fix it, Rias" Akeno reply with dark tone before focusing her attention forward.

Rias sigh and can't really scold the raven-haired girl speaking to her like that 'It's my fault, she has all the right to be mad at me... yesterday she was having a lovely time with the Makasha family, and all in one day the person she cares most is now ignoring her and lose trust in her.

"Huh, have been working out, pervert?" Xenovia comment with interest, looking at the Hyoudou's tone and built body, it's not up to the Makasha's six-pack, but it's definitely a big improvement compare to the first time she saw him. "Yep!" Issei grin broadly "Kokoro has whipped me up to shape with all kind of exercises while Rias has change my diet to something healthier... took a while but I was able to adjust" "First time I had him do pushups... he barely made it to fifty reps before almost passing out" Kokoro informs.

Xenovia laughs "Ahahaha, oh you can't even make fifty pushups!" she said with full amusement while Issei glares at her "Oh shush! I bet you can't do that much!" he said and quickly gets a chuckle from Yuuto while Xenovai stop laughing and give him a blank state "Dude, really? I do a hundred and fifty pushups every morning before shower and the same amount at night before relaxing myself in a hot tub" "... No way... I know you're strong, b-" "I'm afraid it's true, Issei-kun" Yuuto adds in "Xenovia-chan trains her body every day, let's not forget she was able to swing a legendary holy swords like the Excalibur Destruction and Durandal with ease... she may be the strongest individual in our group judge by strength... maybe even equal to Koneko-chan".

Kokoro elbow her king, gaining his attention "Ow! what's that for?" "You are forgetting something... again" she whispers to him and point at the quiet Elise who's silently listening to their conversation. "Oh right! Guys, since we kind of had a rough start earlier! I forgot to properly introduce you all to my new knight! Elise Bloodmoon" Issei grins and runs beside the princess, wrapping his arms around her shoulder and push her forward to the group.

"About time... was wondering when you were going to introduce her" Koneko comment with unimpressed tone at the Hyoudou forgetful mind "Why you gotta be so rude!" "That's a song, you know?" Yuuto comment with a smile "I know it's a song, blondie! And it was not my intention!" Issei shouts back in annoyance before turning back to the petite girl who shrugs and move her shoulder up to carry the blonde on her back more safely.

"Koneko-chan wasn't intentionally meant to say it in a negative way, Issei-kun, she has trouble expressing her true e-" Asia squeak in fright when Koneko suddenly squad down and stand back up "Quiet you" the rook scold softly "Hehe... sorry".

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Elise-san" Yuuto smile and bring his right hand up "My name is Yuuto Kiba, Rias Gremory knight" Elise smile and shake his head though she tilts her head in curious "Why do you add this "San" in my name? is it some sort of formality?".

"Elise is from Shigemi, so she's very foreign with our culture" Issei inform the group "I see, well, yes it's a formality!" Yuuto answers "Understood, then please drop it... I hate formality... dealt with it for a large part of my life" Elise request. Issei seeing some curious look "She's a princess, her mother is the Queen of Shigemi" "Wow... you were able to get a princess in your peerage, got to give you props, Issei" Xenovia comment before stopping in front of Elise, offering her a smile and the two shake hands "It's good to meet a fellow knight, my name is Xenovia Quarta" "It's a delight to meet you, Xenovia" Elise smile.

Asia points her head to the side and smile "My name is Asia Makasha Argento! It's a great pleasure to meet you, Elise" she said happily. Elise turn to the blonde and her eyes soften seeing the blonde's blind eyes "It's wonderful to meet you, Asia... judging by your last name, you are Nawin's sister?" she questions softly almost a sisterly tone which surprise Issei a bit, before he smiles 'Those two will get along well'.

"Yep! He's my dearest big brother!" Asia beam with a bright smile, which surprise the princess of Shigemi a bit 'Hmm.... Nawin seems to be a really great brother to her' Elise thinks and glance back at the Makasha as the event from earlier play in her mind 'He's such a mystery...'. "Names Koneko Toujou, Rook of Rias Gremory... be careful of your king... he's an unpredictable pervert" Koneko comments which cause Elise to giggle while Issei cries in depression.

Rias glance back and smile, seeing her group getting along so well before she faces forward and see their location in the distance. Numbers of relaxing beach chair are already set on the sand, couple of large towels lied on the sand with couple of mini fridge, bags of snacks and food are placed in the center, alongside all the sunscreen lotions and beach toys.

As the group gain closer distance, they are stop by a voice "About time you got here!" the voice exclaims from one of the chairs, the group close and see its Riser, grinning at them while holding a glass of lemonade. "Riser!" Rias shouts out in surprise, seeing her childhood friend in full health "Glad to see you're back, Rias" the Phenex comments, getting up and he's already dress for the beach with an orange trunks and a sleeveless black hoody that is unzipped, to show his toned body.

"Glad to see you recovered, Phenex" Xenovia comment with a smirk "Huh, takes a lot to kill us Phenex" Riser reply with his trademark cocky smirk "I hate to admit it, but this guy just refuses to go down" Issei comment begrudgingly "Haha, took you and the Makasha to take me completely down, I take that as a nice achievement!".

"No way, both Nawin and Issei to take him down" Elise mutter in astonish "Don't get so cocky, Riser" Nawin comment out, catching everyone's attention "Back then, me and Issei were still novice, now... it's a different story" "I have been training nonstop as well, Makasha" Riser state, still holding the smirk "Wo, wo, wo, wo! Wait a minute!" Issei stop between the two, then glares at the Phenex "If anyone is going to fight you again, it's going to be me! I'm still not done kicking your ass!" "Psh, I would roast you, again" Riser comment and emphasis the word 'again'.

The Hyoudou and Phenex glare at each other and were about to clash when Rias appears in between and push the two, sending them flying back and lands on the sand "No fighting, this is supposed to be vacation, so get along, you two" she orders with blazing crimson eyes, glaring at the two boys, who quickly nod "And you idiots should be reminded that there's humans here" Akeno adds in harshly.

Nawin sees some of the group members start setting out the snacks and drinks while others take a seat on the chairs, he sighs in annoyance when feeling the high tension. "Misako, Akame, Wendy, you three go get yourselves comfortable, I'm going to take a walk around the beach" Nawin said and receive nod from the girls. "Nawin-kun... you mind picking up some ice creams? I couldn't let the servants buy it since it would melt and the mini fridge are full already" Rias ask with hopeful tone.

Nawin didn't spare the Gremory a glance and just simply nod before turning to Asia, to see Koneko setting her down on a chair "You want any chocolate mousse, Asia?" "Yes please!" She replies with a smile making the black-haired teen chuckle, before he turns to Koneko "You want anything specific, Koneko?" he asks softly "Ice cream sandwich, Senpai" the girl asks with a faint smile "Alright".

Akeno stand up and was about to speak "I'll go for a walk then get the desserts... alone" Nawin adds the last part directly to the raven-haired girl, who hung her head down and sits back at the towel while others gave her a sympathy look, but didn't say anything. Nawin sighs and start making way to the bustling food fair in the distance, that's happening in front of the beach.

"Akeno" Asia softly utters, placing a comforting hand on the older girl's shoulder "Please don't be so down, everything will be ok... I don't like saying this, but your current mood is putting everyone down and I know for certain that Onii-chan wouldn't want that, he wants us all to enjoy this beach trip and that includes you too... he's just a bit upset". Akeno slowly smile "You really are an amazing girl, Asia... thank you, I'll try" she said and give the blonde a sisterly hug "Always glad to help" Asia smile and returns the hug.

"That girl is quite special..." Elise comments as she sets her chair next to Kokoro, who smile and nod as she glances at the scene "Asia is a very unique girl, you can't help but want to protect her and be her friend... she is the bright light in the group, everyone adores her, especially her brother".

"Where's your sister?" Issei questions the Phenex who's comfortable laying down on the towel, next to his chair "Getting ready, she takes forever to pick the right clothes to wear and that goes the same with swimsuit" "Glad Ravel-chan will be joining, she's a sweet girl" Rias smile and throws a bottle of lotion to the boys who thanks in return "Yeah, she's just very shy... the only person that's really consider friends with her would be your Rook, over there" Riser points.

Rias turn to the right, to see Koneko chatting with Asia as they are sited next to each other, in front of their newly positioned chair "Huh... interesting, I guess they must have bonded a bit during that around the world competition we did at the observation day" "Yep, those two may look like they hate each other... but you know what they say" Riser takes a sip of his lemonade and smirk "Sometimes opposite attracts" "Surprising hearing those wise words coming from you" Issei comments amusingly "Indeed" Rias smile, making the blonde turn his head to the side and click his tongue "Oh shut it! I can be wise when I want to!".

"Mind getting the lotion on my back?" Xenovia ask, handing the sunscreen to Yuuto who nod while taking it. The blonde knight squeeze some of the liquid substance on his right hand and slowly rub it around his friend's back. Yuuto blush a bit when feeling Xenovia's soft, smooth back, which he found quite surprising since he seen just how powerful her strength is and with all those training, he expects her skin to be tough and rough instead of smooth and creamy feeling.

"I ship them" Koneko comment lightly, as she stares at her longtime friend rubbing the sunscreen on Xenovia's back. Asia giggles and nod "I can picture them being a cute couple, also dangerous! They work wonderfully together" Koneko nod in agreement "Here" she turn to the blonde and pass her a cup of cold water "Thank you, Koneko-chan, I was getting a bit thirsty!" Asia smile and gobble down the water, while the white-haired girl looks at her with a gentle smile forming on her lips.

"Wahh! This feels nice" Misako moan and lie down on the chair that she has it decline all the way down like a bed "I agree... going to lay here for a few minutes before jumping to the water" Wendy yawns a bit as she lay down on the chair while Akame set her chair away from the umbrella to get the full sun and gets her book out to continue her reading, not before opening a bag of potato chips and lay it beside her.

Food Fair

Nawin walk through the crowd, while ignoring the many teenage girl trying to call for him 'Sometimes I wonder if I should just go back looking average...' he utters mentally and looks around for a dessert stand. "Ehh!" Nawin pause when he bumps into someone and look down to see average height girl, wearing a blue swim suit, her black hair is tied into a bun with a blue cloth "I'm sorry!" she bows her head politely, unable the Makasha to see her face, before she dashes away in a hurry.

Nawin glance back and see the girl disappear into the crowd 'Must be looking for someone...' he thinks, then turn back forward and sigh at the bustling and loud crowd, lines among lines of people are built to wait at some of the popular food stands. Nawin sniff and suddenly feel his mouth watering "Are those buffalo wings" he mutters turning to the right to see a chicken wing stand, slowly a smirk form on his lips "It's been a while and I am in no hurry getting back".

After ordering the wings he wants, Nawin take a seat down on the last available table "Luck is on my side today" he utters with a smile and proceeds to relax by laying both his elbow on the table and rest his chin on his knuckle while staring out at the wonderful scene that the beach has to offer.

The sun glisters the ocean, in the distance there are boats and people gliding up the sky, while near the shore are countless of people swimming around. "Such a lovely, scene... isn't it" a familiar voice comment that cause Nawin's body to freeze and glance forward to see Raynare taking a seat on the other side.

The vampire smiles innocently, she is dress in a black blouse that is unbutton halfway, showing her black bikini inside, for the bottom she wears a half-cut blue denim jeans. Nawin slowly relax, knowing she won't do anything at such a populated place, neither will he, "Raynare..." "Hello... Nawin-kun" she replies back, still smiling.

"Here's your buffalo wing, you two!" the waitress smile and place a box of fresh and steamy buffalo wings at the center of the table, along with one glass of coke "Do you want any drinks, ma'am?" she asks the vampire, who shakes her head "I'm good, thank you" Raynare reply, still not taking her eyes away from the Makasha's.

The young waitress smile "Very well, you two enjoy the wings!" she said and leaves to serve another table. "What are you doing here?" Nawin ask calmly, placing a plate down in front of him and grab a fork to pick up a wing and place it down on the plate to allow it to cool down.

Raynare takes another spare plate and grab a fork, before she could reach for the wings, "Did I give you my permission to have them?" Nawin ask calmly "Oh come now, Nawin-kun" Raynare pouts "Don't need to be so stingy, after I come all this way to catch up with you" "There's nothing to catch up with you..." "You may think that, but not me" Raynare reply and takes one of the wings.

Nawin didn't bother saying anything and dig in his wings by cutting it with a knife, even though it's not how he would usually eat wings, he didn't feel like getting his hands all dirty and then try to find the bathroom afterwards. "You act awfully different now compare to when you are with your mistress... I find that... highly amusing" Nawin comment, and place a fork full of wings meat in his mouth and slowly chews it.

Raynare smirk "I am her attendant, I need to act like one and help her in whatever she needs" "Is that what you wanted all along? To become someone's servant... like you did with your older sister" Nawin reply and quickly Raynare eyes sharpen, her slit pupils narrow "Don't go there, Nawin-kun... be happy I tricked you to kill her, I helped you get your revenge on her" "I should be thankful? You are still the person who stabbed a light spear through my abdomen" "And I regret doing so" Raynare reply, which greatly surprise the Makasha when he hears how truthful her tone was.

Nawin sighs and take another wing from the box "What are you doing, Raynare? Why are you with someone like Sayomi?" "Like I said before, my personal reason. Why do you even care? You had no hesitation killing me back then, even though it was my dull-witted sister" "What you did to Asia was unforgivable" "Oh poor little Asia" Raynare said pitifully and sadly, clearly an act "Tell me, if you succeeded on your plan and took me with you, what would you do?" Nawin question with curious while ignoring the previous act.

"I would have stolen you from the Gremory and we would live a peaceful life" Raynare answers nonchalantly, which greatly amuses the Makasha, expecting that kind of answer. "Wouldn't that be great for you... you could have succeeded with that plan if only you kept me alive and just captured me, instead you followed your big sister's order like a spineless girl" "I don't take insults well, Nawin-kun... you are stepping on thin ice right now" Raynare warns with her eyes shining bright red just for a moment.

Nawin decide to stop the insults, not wanting the vampire to loss her cool and cause a scene "... why are you here?" Nawin ask, placing the knife and fork down after finishing his second wings, then proceeds to take a sip of the can coke. Raynare regains her smile "Like I said, just catching up... I was around the area and I see no harm on making a stop when I sensed your mana" "You're spying on us" "Believe or not, no I wasn't, just handling one of the task that my mistress has assigned to me".

"You think this may be civil, but when we meet in battle, I will kill you" Nawin promise making Raynare smile widen ever slightly. Nawin is shock when the vampire brings a knife to her throat, pointing the tip right at her vocal cord area, "Do it... just thrust your right hand forward and pierce this knife through my throat, you will have one less vampire to deal with" Raynare said, looking at the Makasha in the eyes.

Nawin's hands start to shake as he looks at the knife "Do it" Raynare utters again and see hesitation in the Makasha "Even though you want it to not be true, you still hold a soft stop for me, don't you?" Raynare said with a smirk as she lowers the knife to the table. The vampire stands up "Why do you still have that necklace?" Nawin questions, not facing the black-haired girl, instead looks down at his hands.

Raynare smile and hold the golden locket on her right hand "Because it was the first gift I have ever gotten... from the first person I ever really cared for" she said softly. Nawin looks up and see she already left, he grips his hands tightly and cuss at himself for not having the will to kill the former fallen angel.

The Makasha look at the remaining wings and didn't have the appetite for it anymore. Nawin gets up and once again enter to the sea of crowd to begin searching for a dessert shop. Making it to the center of the food fair, Nawin hears a lot of commotion going on "What is she doing!" "Having a death wish, maybe" "Maybe her boyfriend broke up with her and she lost it" "Why are you taking this so casually!?".

With the enhance hearing of devil's, Nawin listen to all the comment and look up to see a girl walking on one of the overhead wires 'Does that girl have a death wish? Falling down in that height guarantees death...' Nawin thinks and continue to watch the surprisingly well balance girl as she gets halfway to the wire.

The Makasha was about to continue on his way after spotting a dessert store in the distance until a number of scream erupts from the crowd, causing him to wince at the noise and look up to see the girl falling down when the sudden wind current blast from the north. Nawin curse and barge through the crowd "I just can't catch a bloody break!" he utters in annoyance and look up to see the girl falling close to the ground.

Nawin jumps from the ground and catch the girl "Are you a moron or what?" he utters out, looking down at the girl in his arms. The girl has long navy blue hair that flows freely down, large amber color eyes, fair skin complexion and hold a voluptuous figure "I didn't need saving you know!" the girl retorts in surprisingly annoy tone.

Nawin sighs and drop the girl to the ground "Ouch! Hey!" "Didn't need my saving... you were falling from a height that would either broke your legs or worse, killed you" "I wou-" the girl stop herself from saying anymore which cause Nawin to look at her with slight interest "You were saying?" "N-nothing! T-thanks" the girl stands up and bow slightly.

"Finally, some manners... well, whatever, go back doing your own thing and don't expect me to help you again" Nawin said and makes way to the dessert store "W-wait! I request another assistance!" the girl said, running toward the Makasha and grab his shirt.

Nawin sighs at the way the girl asks for his help, it's clear that she's a noble of some sort or came from a rich family. "What do you want?" "I am currently lost, the reason why I did that risky stunt is to survey the area to find my sister" the girl explains. "Doesn't explain why I should waste my time... non-the less my rare relax day to waste helping you" Nawin questions, sure he wouldn't second thought to help people, but the current problem isn't life threaten and needs his immediate attention.

"Because I ask! And you can't leave a girl missing, can you?" she asks and makes a puppy face to get sympathy from the Makasha. Nawin raise an eyebrow, completely unfazed from the blue haired girl's cute face since he has dealt with the four cutest person he knows in Asia, Koneko, Misako, and Lucy. Those four-girl's cute face would beat this girl's one by a landslide, "Nice try" he comments and turns around to resume the destination to the dessert stand.

Nawin reach the store and quickly orders six large buckets of ice cream in variety of flavors, ten ice cream sandwiches, and ten chocolate mousse 'Sona's group will soon be joining, so this should be enough for all'. "Big group you must be traveling", Nawin snap his head to the right to see the girl standing beside him, smiling innocently "Following me won't help you find your sister, little girl" "I am not little! I am the same age as you... probably even older!" "Good for you... now scram" "Nope, gonna follow you, getting tired of wandering around in a crowd of stranger and you seem like a good enough guy".

The Makasha release a long sigh and turn forward to see the man placing at the counter, two large plastic bag that holds three bucket of ice cream in each and other desserts are placed on a smaller bag. "Thanks" Nawin said, placing the money down on the counter, before picking up the three plastic bags and turn around to face the girl.

"Can I have one of those!" the girl asks, looking down at the ice cream sandwich with sparkles in her amber color eyes "They look super yummy! What are they?" she asks which catch the Makasha's attention. Nawin's pupils narrow looking at the rather spontaneous girl 'She acts like any ordinary girl and quite open about her weirdly low knowledge of stuff... she keeps darting her eyes to different stands in great curious... just where have she been living?'.

"You never seen an ice cream sandwich?" Nawin gently place the other bags to the counter to pick up one of the ice sandwich wrapped in plastic "I tried regular ice cream! But never this kind" the girl said with a big smile and looks up "Can I have one?". Seeing the girl is very curious, the Makasha see no harm and pass the dessert to her, and immediately she rips the wrapper and chump down the vanilla and chocolate mix sandwich.

"Ohhhhhhhh!" the blue haired girl moan heavenly "This is amazing! This place does not disappoint!" she comments with a bright smile. "Mind I ask where you live?" Nawin start with a simple question, wanting to get a bit of background on the hyper girl. "Kuoh! Me and my family just moved there recently" the girl answers without hesitation as she takes another bite of the sandwich "Where were you previously resided?" "Lived at Kyoto before, my family started to get tired of living in the city life and decided to move to Kuoh, I haven't been there yet since me and my sister decided to stop here for a few days before meeting the folks at Kuoh, when hopefully our house is done, I'm told that unpacking and buying furnitures can take some time".

Nawin tilt his head ever slightly and can't detect any lies 'Her life seems to be normal... unless there's more to it, but I shouldn't push anymore or she'll get uncomfortable', "Since you're going to follow me around, mind giving me your name?" Nawin questions, grabbing the other bags, then begin making way back to the others.

"My name is Senna! Yours?" "Names Nawin Makasha, so tell me, Senna, how long are you intending to follow me?" "Don't know" she answers and takes another bite from the sandwich "Like I said, you seem like a nice guy and you saved me a moment ago, so sticking with you will be safest for me and you are going to help me find my sister!" "No, I will not" "Hey everyone! This man right here is kidna- mouff!" Nawin shuts the girl mouth by wrapping his right arm around her mouth "You little devil! Be quite!" "Moufuo! Myough!".

Nawin gently release his hold to allow the girl to speak "So will you help me?" She asks, wearing mischievous smirk "..." Nawin's eyebrow twitch in annoyance "Fine, just let me deliver these desserts to my group, then I'll help you" "I thank you, kind sir" she said with winning smile and slide down from the Makasha's grasp and resume her position by standing beside him.

Nawin sighs and resume walking until he stops a short ledge that they have to jump and land on the beach's sand, "We're close?" Senna ask while looking down and use her feet to play with the sand a little before catching up with the black-haired boy, "Not far, might as well introduce you to them, and with luck, your sister might stumble upon there and find you" "Hehe, you never know with these things!".

Gremory Beach Spot

"Riser, Issei! You two got the net set yet?" Rias shouts, looking at the two boys testing the large poles stabbed on the ground "Yeah! It's all set" the Phenex shouts back and knock the pole gently with his knuckles. "Good job, boys! Now it's time to get the game started" Kokoro smirk, spinning a volleyball at the tip of her index finger and beside her is Elise who's holding another ball closely at her stomach "What is this volleyball? Some kind of sportsmanship?" "Oh boy, here let me explain it to yo,u before you accidently cause your own team a loss" Kokoro sighs and start laying out all the rules to the princess.

"Are we allowed to use our powers?" Xenovia question, stopping in front of the Gremory and Himejima "In a certain extent, just don't go firing the Moon Fang" Akeno reply, making the blue haired girl chuckle "Oh I won't, so our strength and speed can be use?" "Go ahead, we can get a bit wild" Rias smile.

"So, you just smash the ball up to the other side of the net?" "Yes, and it has to hit down inside the box and you win your team a score" Kokoro answers, then grins "Just don't go crazy with fancy move like this" she throws the ball up and when it falls right in range, Kokoro smack her hand back, without looking and perfectly the ball.

The Queen was about to dash back to get the ball, but is stop when she hears a sound of flash being smahs, follow by a painful squeak. "Oh crap!" Kokoro turn around and see a young girl laying on the ground "Goodness, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that stupid stunt" the orange haired girl is immediately by the girl's side and apologize. "And you call me reckless!" Issei chuckles and quickly eats another volleyball to the face, sending him flying backwards and crash on his front.

Elise blinks and look down to see her ball gone, she gasps and quickly rush to her king side while Kokoro kneel back down and help the girl sit up. "Are you ok?" Rias ask with concern and kneels at the other side, while Xenovia and Akeno stood behind her. The girl rubs her noise and groan lightly "I'm fine, luckily my nose isn't broken" "Again, apologize" Kokoro said "It's ok, accidents happen and I wasn't really paying attention to my surrounding".

Kokoro help the girl up and Rias stand back up, she examines the girl's appearance, she is an average height girl, almost the same height as herself, petite slender figure, black hair that is style into a bun by a blue cloth while sharp bangs fall down from the sides of her face, for attire she wears a blue bikini with white stars designs. "Are you looking for someone?" Rias ask, seeing the girl taking lots of breath and stress clearly shows from her body language.

"Yes, my little sister has run off somewhere and I've been looking all around the beach for her... she's really a handful" the girl utters and groan in annoyance, but also concern. "We can help you find her?" Kokoro offers "No, it's fine, I don't want to interrupt you... I can clearly see you all are about to play volleyball" "Nonsense, it's the least I could do after smacking a ball to your face" the Matashi said, making the girl giggle and nod "Thank you".

"Well, since one of our friend is currently... Elise is he knocked out?" Rias glance at back and see Elise poking the Hyoudou's cheek with a stick "Yep... he's unconscious" "There, we can help you look for your little sister in the meantime, by the way, what is your name?" "Momo Hinamori" "Nice to meet you, Momo, my name is Rias Gremory" the crimson haired girl said and bring her right hand up to shake hands.

"And mine is Kokoro Matashi, now let's go find your sister!", "You won't have to look far" a familiar voice state, causing everyone to turn around and see Nawin and Senna standing a few paces away from them. "Senna!" Momo shouts and immediately dash toward the slightly shorter girl, who squeak and hides behind the Makasha.

Momo stop in front of Nawin and lean to the right, to only have Senna pop her head out from the other side "Stop playing around, young lady! You gave me a heart attack!" Momo shouts and turn to the left to only see nothing when Senna pop her head to the right "I was just exploring, sis! Being kept on your watchful eyes can get a bit tiring at times" Senna reply with honest.

Momo pause and looks apologetic before releasing a sigh "... Sorry for being too strict, it's just I worry for you at times" "I understand, big sis, but I can take care of myself" "Says the girl who almost fall to her death not long ago" Nawin reveal. Momo immediately turn to the Senna who laugh nervously and scratch her head "What! Why were you putting yourself at that kind of risk!" "I was just walking on the cables to find you, it gave me a whole view of the beach, but the sudden wind just pushed me off and well... this guy right here helped me!".

Momo turn to the Makasha and bow "Thanks for saving her, she can really be a handful at times" she apologizes and smile up "I can certainly believe that, but it's fine... not like I can ignore her" he replies with cool tone and turn around to face Rias.

"Here's the desserts" Nawin comment in complete blank tone making her flinch a bit "Xenovia, you mind taking this to the shade, even a dry ice won't last in this heat long" "No problem, leave it to me". Xenovia easily takes the three bag and head to the umbrellas. "Where's Gasper?" Nawin ask, noticing the shy vampire is nowhere to be seen "He's in his box, next to Koneko" Rias answers "No, he's not".

Koneko lift the box up and turn it over and nothing fall out, Rias eyes widen in fright along with Akeno, Yuuto, and Koneko, while Nawin just grunts in annoyance "I'll go find him, before he wonders off too far" he said and turns around "W-wait, Nawin-kun I'll come along" Rias quickly said, "You don't trust me enough to go find him?".

The Gremory pause in shock, she bits her bottom lip "No, no, I trust you, please find him before he gets in trouble, he's very shy and vulnerable" she begs. Nawin glance back and slowly nod "I'll find him, now why don't you introduce our new friends to the rest of the group" he said, which surprise her 'He's thinking of recruiting them?'.

Momo and Senna watch the Makasha walk away "You don't really have to worry about that, we don't want to interrupt your game" Momo said kindly "No, it's fine" Rias reply with her won smile "It's the beach after all! We should all enjoy ourselves and our game could use more people" she said.

The Gremory is determined to have the two girls stay if it mean helping the Makasha, and hopefully slowly regains his trust. Senna grins "Why not! It's not like we have much plan to do for the rest of the day and you guys seem friendly enough" she exclaims, Momo sighs but smile "Alright, if it's no problem, then we would happily join you guys for a volleyball game".

Time Skip: Elsewhere at the Beach

"G-get back here, k-kitty!" Gasper shouts, chasing after a brown cat "That bracelet is really important! P-please give it back" the Dhampir shouts in his high pitch voice. The cat suddenly jumps when a wave of water suddenly splash on its feet, and Gasper quickly catch the feline and snatch the bracelet from the cat's open mouth.

"T-that was not nice, kitty" Gasper softly scold the fluffy young cat and it start licking his soft cheek which cause him to let out a soft giggle "A-alright, you are forgiven!" he said with a bright smile, showing his sharp fang. "What are you doing with my cat!" a voice shriek and before Gasper could turn, he feels a hand slap to his right cheek, sending him crashing to the sand.

"O-ouch" Gasper whimpers as small tears drip down his eyes, he looks up to see three girls who looks like sisters, glaring at him while the youngest one holds the cat. The feline tries to struggle out, but it's owner iron grip kept it in place, then it sends almost apologetic look to the whimpering Dhampir.

"What the heck?" the oldest sister said out with slight disgust when clearly examined Gasper "Are you a boy or girl? Oh, you must be one of those weirdos who cross dress!" she starts laughing "That's disturbing! Who the hell would want to be near a weirdo like you!" the other one state with taunting tone while the other two laugh to add insult.

More tears start to build around Gasper's eyes as the girls keep throwing insults and harsh words in his way. "Get rid of that top! And stop acting like a girl!" the older one sneer and walk toward the Dhampir, "S-stay away!" he shouts and crawl back, but he is stop by hard obstacle.

Gasper looks up to see Nawin looking down at him with those blank eyes, but when he looks closely, Gasper is surprise to see hidden concern and warmth in them, before anger start seeping into them. The girl pauses and blush at the handsome stranger "Oh my, aren't you just the hottest one I've seen in this beach" her personality completely switches to flirtation.

Nawin hid the disgust in his eyes and looks up at the blonde girl "Coming from a vile woman... I take that as a full insult" he said with a venomous tone that shock the girls and most certainly Gasper, who is taken aback that the Makasha would defend him. "W-wha? Y-you would defend that thing!" the girl point at Gasper who still kneels on the ground "Look at his ears even! What a freak! Some kind of a mutation cross-dress freak!" she said with a nasty grin.

Gasper flinch and unconsciously move behind the Makasha and hold his right leg, Nawin eyes narrow dangerous 'Such a freak you are! Look at her evil face!' 'Hey! Back away from her, you bully!' young voices play in his minds. Nawin release a shaky sigh and relax his muscle before he does something that he will regret "Freak you say? All I see from him is a shy and kind-hearted boy while you... you are a heartless freak in heart with a bimbo look" he said, completely verbal smacking the girl who has an expression utter shock, like a dear caught in a headlight.

Nawin turn around and give a faint smile at Gasper "Let's go, the others are worry about you" he said softly and lower his right hand, the Dhampir looks at the hand before nodding lightly and takes it. Nawin pull the smaller boy up to his feet, then the two start walking back, but in completely rage, the oldest of the sister grab a large rock and throws it to Gasper.

The Dhampir gasp when hearing the solid object speed through the wind making him turn and see it, but before it could hit him, Nawin shoots his free hand out and catch the rock. "Leave!" the Makasha shouts and crush the rock, causing the girls to squeak and cower away "... T-thank you" Gasper whispers, looking up to Nawin, who lift his head up, allowing his eyes to be shown and looks down at the Dhampir, he smile ever so gently and faintly "It's alright... lets go back" Gasper smile back and slowly nod, holding onto the Makasha's hand a bit tighter, showing trust slowly being built between the two.

As the two walks on, Nawin glance down at Gasper and look at his eyes, it's full of wonders, curious, soft heart, but also shy and insecure. An image of a young boy with blonde hair, flash in the Makasha's mind, replacing Gasper's place for just a second before vanishing. Nawin's eyes soften, his heart beat in pain just for a few second before returning to normal, he looks back up and gently tighten his grip on the Dhampir's hand.

Time Skip: Gremory Beach Spot

"Haaa yaaa!" Senna shoot up from the ground and spin kick the volleyball to the other side "Waoh!" Issei shouts and dodge the speeding ball that slam right to the ground, creating a dust of sand. "Stop!" Rias shouts, sitting on a tall chair, acting as referee "No kicking, Senna! That's against the rules" she informs, causing the blue haired girl to pout before grinning sheepishly "Right! Sorry about that, was getting too excited! This game is highly entertaining!" she exclaims.

"You really never played this?" Xenovia ask in slight disbelief, when heading to a beach, people would very occasionally whip out a volleyball and start playing with their friends or family, even if it's only once. "My earlier life has been very... how do I put this... very productive and busy, so I never really had much time to go outside and enjoy this!" Senna said with a wide grin, clearly showing her excitement and happiness at being here.

"Are you some kind of a noble child?" Yuuto ask, standing beside Issei who holds the ball "You can say that" Momo answers and stop beside her sister in a protective manner, which catch the other's attention. "I see you all have made yourselves comfortable" a familiar voice interjects, making everyone turn to see Sona and the rest of her peerage arrive, already dressed in their swimsuits.

"Sona, glad to see you arrive" Rias smile and jumps down from the chair to greet her friend in a handshake "Just finishing some work... and some people take forever to pick their swimsuit" the Sitri heir said and glance back sternly at Tomoe and Ruruko, the two grin sheepishly.

"Well, well, well, been a while... Sona" Riser stop beside Rias, holding a bottle of water in his right hand "Riser..." the Sitri reply in her dull tone, not knowing how to feel about having the Phenex here. "It's quite amusing for me that us three are all here, together... almost like the good old days" Riser said with a surprising ge genuine smile which catch the Sitri off-guard completely, while Rias smile fondly "Indeed... it felt like ages since us three hangouts like this" she comment.

Not believing the Gremory's words on the change that the Phenex has gone to, finally seeing it with her own eyes, Sona slowly smile and nod "Yes... it feels refreshing and... nice that us three can now gather together without tension". "How close were those three?" Issei ask Yuuto, as he stare at the scene and strangely he finds it fitting, seeing the three talking and smiling, it kind of look right and the way it supposed to be, clearly there's a close bond between them.

"I never really asked Buchou about her past relationship with Riser, I suggest you asked Akeno" Yuuto reply. "If you must know, Issei" over hearing the conversation, Akeno stop beside the two boys and look at the scene "Rias, Riser, and Sona are close childhood friends, they got to know each other because their parents were very close friends. The three were inseparable when they were young, they play, learn, hangout, and take care of each other".

"Wow, they were that close!" Issei said in astonish "Then, how did that relationship change?" "When Riser started becoming greedy and arrogant, his vile thoughts on woman and lust for them quickly shown and it cause Rias and Sona to greatly distance themselves from him after a few unpleasant encounters. When the arrange marriage was made, Rias, of course protest and was also expecting Riser to do so since they have known each other as close friend, almost brother and sister, but to her shock, he agree and encouraged the decision and ever since then their relationship plunged down" Akeno finish explaining.

"Wow, must be tough for Buchou and Sona to see Riser get devoured by his lust and greed" Yuuto utters, before turning to Issei "But everything turned out well, you and Nawin-kun knocked some sense back into Riser and hopefully the three can get along once again" he said, making the Hyoudou nod in agreement "Yeah, even though I can't stand Riser at times, it would be good for Rias-chan to have her old friend back".

"I see you have arrive... Sona Sitri" a familiar blank voice state out, making everyone turns to see Nawin walking towards them with Gasper, holding his hand. The Dhampir smile and runs off to Koneko who stand up and as the boy was in range, she smacks his head "Oww! W-what was t-that for Kone-chan!" he stutter with tears forming on his eyes "That's for getting lost, you wondering off made me and everyone worry... you dummy" Koneko said with the last one in softer tone and gently rub the Dhampir head to ease the pain "S-sorry".

Nawin look over and smile in amusement when seeing Misako and Wendy building a large sand castle while Akame is lied comfortably on her chair, reading a book while popping some cut dried squid to her mouth. "Greeting, Nawin-san" Sona said, making the Makasha turn to her and stop beside Rias "Greeting to you too, Sona... your peerage seems quite tense" he comments with amusing tone.

"Woaw" Riser chuckle "What the hell did you do to them, Makasha? They look spook!" "Some past counter, though all should really look past that... I see your king has" Nawin comment, looking at the girls and see they slowly relax their body though still have their guards up "Please, do relax you all, Nawin-kun isn't in harm and trust me, if he wanted to end you all, it would have been done already" Rias said with hidden disapproval at the distrust they have towards the Makasha, she can see their reasons, but with all her friend has done since then, it should have given them a clear picture of where he stands.

"Where's Lucy? and I see your pawn is missing as well" Nawin questions, noticing his sister is missing among the group "Do not worry, Lucy and Genshirou are out to deal with a bounty" Sona informs. Rias raise an eyebrow "Did something happen between the two? I know you have the tendency to send peoples out on those kinds of mission to reconcile" she asks and gets a chuckle out of the Sitri "You are correct, those two had a little fight, that's all. They will surely join us shortly".

Underworld: Abandoned Warehouse

A large explosion erupts from the wide dirty windows of the warehouse, a dark brown cloak individual jumps out from the smoke, "Get back here!" Lucy erupts from the smoke and lands down on the dirt ground and give chase toward the cloak figure.

Genshirou explode from the warehouse and crash through an old carriage before sliding to the ground, "Gah! that hurts" he utters and slowly gets up "A low-class devil like you don't stand a chance against the Great Zenka!" a tall, lanky green haired smile comment with a nasty grin that shows his razor-sharp teeth.

"I may be low class" Genshirou said and wipe blood away from his mouth and grin "But at least I look better than you, clown face" he said and summons his sacred gear, the Absorption line that form on his right hand, it appearance is a small black chameleon lizard with violet flowing eyes and a deform face that's latch on top of his hand.

Zenka roars in anger at the insult and charge toward the blonde, who also charge forward. Zenka swing his right hand forward, his fist blow in bright red, but Genshirou slide underneath "Release!" he shouts and the chameleon sacred gear opens its mouth, firing a blue line that wraps around Zenka's right ankle.

"Haaaaa!" Genshirou scream and with all his strength, he lifts the criminal up to midair, the cloak figure came hurdling by and slam right at Zenka's back, causing them to crash to the ground in a painful landing. "Took you long enough to catch that one" Genshirou comment as Lucy stop beside him "Shut it, he or she was quick" "Hmm, so are we finishing this?" "I want to get this over with, now" Lucy state, looking at the two criminal getting back up "They did some nasty crime... woman trafficking, homicide... I rather not get into others".

Lucy's right eyes glows bright golden "People like these won't change... they aren't worth delivering back alive just for the money" she said with hatred lingers in her tone, which send slight shivers down Genshirou spine, but he slowly nods in agreement "Y-yeah, anyway they are going to be killed even if we deliver them to the client".

The two criminal shivers when blue aura explodes around the Makasha, her cold eyes bore into theirs "Genshi" "Got them", before the two could move, a blue line shoot from the ground, right between them, and the line split in half to wrap around their arms and stomach.

"Crap! We need to get ou-" Zenka couldn't finish his sentence when a flaming hand thrust through the middle of his face, killing him affectively and his body burst into blue flames. The cloak figure gasp in shock and look back to see Lucy standing there, with her eyes glancing back "It's people like you that make this world bleed in pain" with those words said, Lucy lift her right hand up and blast the individual with blue flames, incinerating them into nothingness.

Genshirou dispel the sacred gear, causing it to shatter into purple sparkles "You ok, Lucy?" he asks in concern, walking toward the blonde. The young Makasha right eye flash back to sky blue, matching color with her left eye "Yeah, I'm good" Lucy face twitches a bit before she sighs and turn around to face the other blonde.

"By the way" Genshirou smile apologetically "I-I'm not good with apologize... sorry about before... I was totally crossing the line when insulting your brother like that... I know how much you care for him, i-it's just that you've been so focus on your training and stuff that you barely hung out with us now... I don't know... it just felt like you aren't part our group anymore" he admits looking a bit fluster.

Lucy release a sigh and dust her denim pants "I can understand how you feel... trust me I know that feeling very well, and sorry for being so distant lately. I've just been so focus on training and helping my little sister, since my brother and Akeno was away on a contract, also my parents left town for an important business" "O-oh... I guess it kind of make me a selfless prick for complaining about you not hanging out with us, when you are clearly had your hands full" Genshirou said and mentally cuss at himself.

Lucy chuckle and shake her head "It's fine, I didn't really inform you guys of anything so it's still partly my fault... anyway let's head out" she said and give a friendly tap on Genshirou's shoulder. "Yeah, let's" the Saji smile and flick his finger to summon the Sitri family teleportation that takes the two away, leaving blue sparkle swirl around at where they once stood.

Underworld: Dead Eyes Forest

"R-run, quickly men, before she finds us!" a group of bandits on horses ride through the murky, dark forest "W-where are we?!" one of the men said in fear, looking around at the grey trees, dirty lakes that has outline of slithering creature swimming underneath, unnerving silence produce from the forest that send shivers down the dozen of men's spine.

"I don't know! But we can lose her here! Keep moving men and hold the treasure well, Bandamere!" the boss yell, looking at the fat man who nod while holding a medium size wooden chest in his right arm. The bandits slowly ride through the dark pathway, "W-what was that!?" one of the men yell when hearing a twig snap and rustle in the bushes "Probably squirrels, keep calm!" the boss scold and continue onwards.

"AHHHHHHHH!" everyone is startle by one of the men's horrifying scream, making all of them turn to see one of their member is headless, blood gush from his neck as his body slowly falls down from the horse and to the ground. "What the hell!? What happened?" the boss questions the men that screamed "I-I-I don't know! I turn to him and s-saw his head is gone" he replies with fright.

"RAGGGRWWW!" "DEVIIILLLLS!" a deep moaning voice shouts and one by one, grey hands shoot from the ground and grab the horse's legs, causing the animal to jump in fright and start hurdling around, forcing all the men to fall down from the saddle.

"No! come back here, you stupid animal!" the boss shouts when seeing the horses running away, leaving all of them behind in the middle of a dark forest. "B-boss what are we going to do!" all the men scream in fear and holster their weapons out, but the men pause when they didn't get any answer, they turn to their boss and immediately their blood goes cold as they see what he is currently looking in terror.

Countless of undead stood in front of the pathway, with more crawling from the ground, their glowing, pupiless red eyes shines in the dark and strike fear in all the men's heart. "W-we're DEAD!!" one of the men scream and turn around to run, but he stops "No... y-you!" he shouts in horror making everyone turn around.

The bandits see Irina standing there, wearing a white cloak that glows dimly in golden, she holds a golden bow made of pure holy mana with a large arrow pull by her right hand, ready to fire and release its devastating power. "It seems you all picked the wrong place to loss me" Irina state with obvious tone "I'll ask you once more... hand over that treasure you unholy stolen from a family that needs it more than you, and if you don't, then this arrow will decimate you all... last chance" she said with seriousness now shown on her face and heard in her tone.

The bandit's boss cuss and look back to see the undead is suddenly gone "The moment my cloak glow in golden, I released my holy aura around the area, the undead has crawled back to the ground since they hate anything that is holy" Irina informs, but quickly adds in "If you think you can escape now, then try... but I'll tell you now that this arrow move as fast as the speed of sound, if you want to test it, then be my guest".

"Bandamere... give the angel the chest" the boss orders with great difficulty "Understood" the big man replies and walk towards Irina, after a few paces away from her, he drops the chest down. "I appreciate it" Irina said, dispelling the bow, and immediately the tall man takes out his club from behind and bring it down to the angel's head.

Irina sigh and send her right hand up, smashing right through the wooden club and hit the man in the face with so much force that it sends him flying back to the group of bandits, crashing in front of them. Irina picks up the chest and turn around, she glances back at the bandits "I suggest you make haste out of this forest, the undead will raise again when I no longer am here" she said before disappearing in golden light.

Outside of the Forest

Irina appears beside her white stallion that is waiting patiently by a tree, a few meters away at north is the huge dark entrance to the dead eyes forest that just scream danger "And they blindly went in there" Irina shake her head and place the chest on a bag that is strapped on the saddle. "Thanks for waiting for me, girl" Irina smile and rub her horse golden hair, making it purrs and lean into her touch. "Hmm?" the angel pauses and bring her hand away from the fluffy hair of the horse to look at the black ring that the Makasha has given her.

Irina looks at the white diamond and see it flash in red "Hmm" she hesitantly taps the diamond "Irina" Nawin's voice ring through her mind, surprising her "I know you must be slightly confuse by this, but it's one of the ways I communicate with people who wears the ring, this isn't live, it's only prerecorded. Anyway, I send you this because I wanted to invite you to a beach party that Rias is holding, Xenovia wanted to invite you, but she didn't know how to get into contact with you, so luckily, I know how to. Everyone will be there, so I hope you can make it, it's been a while since we last seen each other, and Xenovia along with Asia and Issei misses you" with that said the message ends.

Irina smile softly "Looks like I got the rest of my day plan out" she said and gets on the horse "Lets head back to the village and return to treasure, girl" the angel pets the horse "I can't wait to see Xenovia-chan, Asia-chan, Issei, and Nawin-kun" she grins, grabbing the rein and ushers the horse to go full gallop down the hill.

Next Chapter: Fierce Competition! Heartfelt Reconcile