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Misako, Wendy, and Asia giggle at each other before Koneko hush them to be quiet, though she herself holds a faint smile. The four continue grabbing more sand while Akame, who's sitting on the other side, glance at them with slight amusement shown in her red eyes, as she stare at her king, who is soundly taking a nap not knowing the four girls are burying him in sand.

"Isn't that a bit too much sand?" Xenovia whispers, stopping beside Akame, "You should put a bit of water on top to make it denser!" Senna grins walking toward them and start dripping some water on the sand with a water bottle. "H-how is he not up yet?" Gasper poke his head out of the box that is set next to Koneko, he stares at the peaceful expression on the Makasha's face with disbelief.

"Onii-chan is quite a heavy sleeper" Asia answers with a smile and quietly claps her hand together to clean the sand off. "He is going to be so piss when he wakes up" Kokoro comment, smirking at the funny sight while Elise giggle "Just hope he won't kill us all in a, flash!" she said, and immediately Kokoro cups her friend's mouth and push her away.

Senna and Momo look at the two weirdly "What was that?" the younger sister asks, turning to the others who just shake their head "Don't know, probably something she said" Xenovia answers, quite convincingly. "Issei! You didn't inform her yet about keeping tight lips of supernatural world to humans!" Kokoro hiss in annoyance, stopping in front of Issei, Yuuto, and Riser, as the three are currently chatting.

"Oh... hehehe, sorry I kind of forgot about that" Issei answers sheepishly, rubbing his head to only get smack on it by Kokoro's iron hard fist "Ghaa! That hurts!" he screams, holding his head in agony. "Goodness, I just have to handle everything for you" Kokoro sigh and turn to the princess "Elise, you should never bring up the supernatural world or our true identity to humans, it's the most important rule to all of the faction, that we keep the supernatural world knowledge away from humans" "Oh... I see, why are we hiding it from them, exactly?".

"I'll answer that and good words there, Kokoro. I can clearly see you've study hard on the books I have you borrowed" Rias stop in front of them, holding a smile "I took my time to read through all the rules and knowledge of the supernatural world and Vesarima, it's important I know all of it since I am a devil now" Kokoro reply simply. "Ha, you seem to have a well-equipped Queen, Hyoudou... she will definitely keep you in line and drill some useful knowledge in that empty brain of yours" Riser comment with a smirk, Yuuto quietly chuckle in the background, though Issei is fuming "Shut it, Phenex!".

Rias sigh and ignore the two boys bickering, turning to Elise "It would be a disaster if humans found out about the supernatural world, the whole earth would plunged into shock and it's inevitable that there will be bloodshed" "And our side would win, not trying to sound as arrogant as I usually do, but it's a fact... human are weak, fragile" "Not the nicest way to put it, but, Riser is right and it will be a situation where the other faction will get involve, so with three factions banding together... to put it clear, it's the end of the human race" Rias said with unsettling tone, clearly wishing that to never be a thing in the future.

"Though this contract stuff we are doing is fine, since the selected humans are sworn in oath to us, to keep the secret, right?" Elise question and gets a nod from the Gremory "Yes, if they break that oath then it's their death, simple and clear... trust me some of them have broken their oath for running their mouth". "Words spread fast and if picture of devils or any other faction appear in the news, then it's a huge problem" Riser said, "None of the faction want to go to war with the humans since they are harmless, and do have benefit to us all, like contract to devils, prayers and believers to angels, etcetera".

"Wow..." Elise utter out in shock, picturing the war that could happen if the secret is spread around the world, "I understand, I'll keep it tight lips" she promises. "Thanks, Elise" Issei stop in front of her and grins "Just act normal when we are in a place like this, train in secluded area or head to the underworld... Hmm I guess if you want to train in peace, you can use a quiet area where, Kokoro trains me" he said, making the princess smile "I would appreciate it, I need to get stronger if I want to be able to beat Kaizen and complete my mission" "You can join our training session" Kokoro throws in, cocking her heat toward Issei "He does need a sparring partner, since I can't observe perfectly while in battle with him" "I will gladly help, sparing with Issei will also benefit me".

"Don't expect having those two train you will get you ready for the tournament, Issei" a voice warm. Everyone turn to the side and see Lucy walking past them, wearing a thin white bikini with blue strips design going diagonal. Riser whistle, eyeing the blonde's perfectly curvy behind. "Hey! What do you mean?" Issei question "Figure it out yourself... you are missing something" Lucy reply, without looking back.

Rias notice her friend eyeing the Makasha "For the love of Satan, Riser, don't let Nawin catch you doing that!" she scolds, smacking the Phenex's head from behind "Hey! She got a nice ass!" Riser reply in his defense "That ass your staring will be the death of you if her brother caught you looking at it" Kokoro comment with dull tone, before shaking her head "You and Issei are so alike in the perverted column" "HEY! DON'T COMPARE ME TO HIM!" the two boys yell, pointing at each other.

Issei groan, before turning to Riser with a realization look "Hey! Doesn't it make you a pedophile staring at Lucy's butt? She's fifteen" he said, causing the other girl to turn to Riser with amusement, while the Phenex himself grit his teeth and glare at the welsh dragon user "I'm seventeen like you, dumbass! It's not pedophilia! If I was twenty then yes!" "Ohhh" Issei reply in realization. "Thought you were older" "No, out of three of us" Riser points to Rias then Sona "Sona is the oldest, she is two months older than Rias" "So you're the youngest, when is your birthday?" Kokoro ask "November, still quite far".

"Wait, Rias-chan, you were born in April the ninth, right?" Issei ask, turning to his girlfriend, who nod "Why didn't we celebrated your eighteenth birthday?" "Because we were too busy training to face Riser at the rating games, getting out of that marriage was more important than a birthday, Issei" Rias answers simply.

"I guess that make sense, so you're the oldest of our group?" Issei ask "Yes, with Akeno being second, I was born a year before her and her birthday is next month" "Calls for a party" Kokoro said "Yes, it would be nice to have a celebration for her" Elise agrees. "Don't worry, I am planning on giving Akeno a birthday party since last year... she decided not to have it" Rias said with hesitant tone "Why is that?" Issei ask "I rather not bring it up now, Issei" "O-oh, alright".

Rias look forward, to see Lucy making way towards Nawin, she turns around to see Genshirou joining Sona's group, who recedes a spot bit further from them in the right. "Is everyone here?" Rias questions, turning to the others "Nawin-senpai said that he invited one more guest" Xenovia answers out while lying peacefully in the sun with Yuuto beside her, "Alright, we can't really start until everyone is here".

Lucy giggle a bit when seeing the current state of her brother, who is now completely buried above four feet of sand "How is he still asleep?" she asks, kneeling next to Asia who greets her with a smile "Glad you're here, Onee-chan and I have no idea... Onii-chan is a heavy sleeper" "We should wake him up, this is getting a bit boring" Senna comment, sitting on top of the sand and look down at the Makasha's sleeping face.

"Who are you? And why are you sitting on my brother" Lucy ask with narrow eyes, getting a bit protective "Whao! Calm down!" Senna jumps down and land next to the blonde. Momo immediately step in front of her little sister defense, "Waah! This is escalading too quickly! Onee-chan these two girls are Onii-chan new friends" Asia said, stopping between the girls.

Lucy blinks as her eyes slowly lose its sharpness "I was just asking a question... why are you getting so tense?" she question, looking at Momo who slowly ease herself when she see a calm and warmness return in the blonde's bright blue eyes, but she could have sworn she saw something unsettling in them just a moment ago.

"Glad you made it, little sister" a voice said making everyone turn to see Nawin looking up at the sky, not faze by his current situation. "Can you even get out of there?" Momo ask in slight worry when finally taking a look at the four feet sand burying the Makasha's body 'How is he not even feeling any pain or show signs of uncomfortable?'.

"Everyone stand back" Nawin warns and the girls did so, taking a dozen paces away while the other glance at the scene. Nawin takes a deep breath and push his head into the hand, "What! Is he trying to suffocate himself?!" Senna shouts in shock "Shouldn't we dig him out before he accidently hurt himself?" Momo ask, turning to the others, and surprise to see them smiling.

Slowly, the sand begins to crumble down, before exploding to the air and rains down. Nawin stand in the middle and ruffles his hair to get rid of the remaining sand while his body is already clean. "Whooo! How you do that?" Senna ask with great curious, wanting to know the trick "It's a secret, Senna" Nawin reply, making the girl pout.

Nawin walk toward Lucy and pet her head, affectionately "You ok?" he asks with caring tone, making the blonde look up in surprise before smiling and nod "Yeah". Momo smile at the scene "You two are sibling?" she questions "Yes" Nawin pick up Lucy and place her on his right shoulder while rest his left hand on Asia's soft golden lock "Lucy here if my little sister while Asia is my recently adopted sister, though it feels like she has been with us since forever" he said, making the younger blonde smile brightly.

Momo nod 'Just judging by their smiles and the way they look at him, the two sisters really adores their brother' she thinks, as her view toward the blank Makasha has change quite a bit. "Can we start the games already! I'm getting tired of laying around now" Riser shouts to catch everyone's attention "We have one more guest that will arrive s-", "I'm here!" a familiar voice cuts in, making everyone turn to the waters.

The group sees Irina surfing towards them with a huge wave speeding behind her. The Angel grins cheerfully and waves at the group, before the wave splash down, but somehow, she was able to maintain her balance and gain more speed. Irina luckily had enough speed to slide on the sand and stop right in front of Nawin, who smile "Quite the entrance" he compliments as Irina gets off the board and slam her feet down on the end to make it fly up, which she catches it and hold on the side.

Irina was about to reply, when she is lift from the ground and into a bear hug, "Good to see you again!" Xenovia smile and give her dear friend a crushing hug. Irina gasp and returns the hug 'If I was human, I would had creaked in half' she thinks, glad to be an Angel at this moment. Irina smile "It's good to see you again, Xenovia!".

The blue haired devil smile and gently place the slightly shorter girl down "It's been ages, how you've been?" she ask "Oh I-", 'Stop, there's human here, so choose your words carefully' Nawin's voice advises in her mind, as the ring glow dimly. "It's been fine, just been working on my lessons and took some... test" Irina answers, making Xenovia nod, knowing the true meaning behind her words.

"Pleasure to meet you, Irina! That was an awesome entrance, my name is Senna" the spontaneous girl introduce herself with eager while Momo stop beside and smile "My name is Momo, Senna's sister". Irina smile at the girls and takes Senna's offering hand "Nice to meet you, Senna and Momo, how did you round up with this group?" she asks with curious.

"This guy help introduced us to all these lovely people" Senna answers, pointing at the oldest Makasha, who nod to confirm it "We are here to enjoy ourselves, as they say the more the merrier" he replies simply.

"Ok, with this introduction out of the way, can we finally start!" Riser said with impatience, "Where's Akeno-san?" Yuuto ask, which gains everyone's attention "... she has been gone for a while now" Rias said with narrowing eyes, not liking this. Nawin release a long sigh "Go get your girlfriend, Makasha! We will be preparing the volleyball while Rias! You go get your special box or whatever to create a team" Riser barking orders.

Nawin narrow his eyes, not taking lightly at being ordered around, but decide to not say anything and walk away to look for the raven-haired girl. "Yuuto... mind tagging along?" the Makasha pause is step and ask without looking back. The blonde knight was surprise, but Xenovia tap him in the back "Go" she ushers, making him nod "Sure, Nawin-kun" he smile and follows the Makasha.

"Don't call my TF Box stupid!" Rias shouts and bonk the Phenex in the head "Ouch! Alright! What the hell is TF even?!" "Team Forming!" "You are really bad at naming things, Rias-chan" Issei said, and get his own smack in the head "Ouch! Alright it's a good name!". Rias smirk in victories as the others stare at the scene with amusement, looking at the two kneeling boys holding their head in pain.

Outside the Beach Area

Akeno sits on the edge of a cliff, looking at the sparkling blue ocean at the distance, waves after waves clash down the cliff while the steady wind blow past the Himejima. Closing her eyes, Akeno release a long sigh and bring her right arm back to untie ribbon, allowing her hair to flow back with the wind, while the sun glister in her soft white skin.

Akeno opens her eyes and stare down at the red ribbon, she holds it tightly and held it on her chest. "She loves you dearly, Nawin-kun... to the point that it's unhealthy" Yuuto speaks, standing on top of one highest tree with the Makasha at the right, standing on the other. "I'm surprise you aren't angry at me..." Yuuto admits "I am, though I know it wasn't your fault, same goes with, Koneko, so you don't need to fret, I have no ill feelings toward you... you were just following orders".

"Why are you so angry at, Akeno-san then? She was in the same position as us" Yuuto questions "She didn't inform me of Gasper, knowing full well of my hatred for vampires, for bloody sake, Yuuto... I almost killed a him and would had, if you and the rest didn't stop me. I put a lot of my trust in Akeno and this was what I was granted with... I know she was following orders, but you should know when to break it and see the reason to it is more important than blindly following it, not thinking what kind of consequences could happen if she stick to that path".

Yuuto goes silent when hearing the Makasha response, as always, the black flash has ways with words and good reason behind it. "I guess you are right, but, Nawin-kun... you're hurting her, I advise you to deal with this matter to Buchou personally... Akeno doesn't need this, she's been through enough and the last thing she wants is the person she most care for hating her... I know you feel the same way, it must hurt you to see her like this".

"Yeah, I get it... I don't want to see her in this state for a whole day in the beach, you can head back Yuuto, I'll talk to her" Nawin said, making the blonde nod "So we are cool?" Yuuto ask, which makes the Makasha chuckle and lift his right hand up "Yeah, we're cool" he said, making the knight smile and fist bump his friend before jumping down.

Nawin turns to Akeno, he pauses and stare in slight awe at the breathtaking beauty that radiates from the Himejima. The wind lifts her smooth, gorgeous hair back, the sun glisters her creamy white skin that radiates beauty and her violet eyes glow bright in elegance, but sadness is shown in there instead of happiness that the Makasha always wants for her.

Nawin looks at the ground a few paces behind her and in a matter of seconds, he appears on it and now stare at the back of the Himejima. "What am I going to do with you" Nawin speaks, letting himself be known, and immediately Akeno joint up and turn around in shock "N-naw-", she is stop when the Makasha pull her into a warm embrace.

"... You idiot, looking so miserable, you know how much it hurts me seeing you like that" Nawin utters softly, and gently stroke the Himejima's raven color hair. Akeno wraps her arms around the Makasha tightly and bury her face on his shoulder "I'm sorry" she whispers whole heartedly "I should have told you... I was scared that you would begin to h-hate us or distrust us after hearing about, Gasper".

"Akeno... you got to have more trust in me" Nawin utters back "NO!" Akeno pulls back and stare at him with denial "I trust you! I trust you with all my heart! I-it's just... I was afraid you would not take the news lightly" she replies in honest. "I can understand that, but it would be better off if you told me instead of letting me discover it myself. You think my actions would have been the same if you told me? You think I would gone into a fit of rage and almost stroke, Gasper with the demonic lightning?" Nawin questions, and receive a negative gesture from Akeno.

The Himejima hung her head down "No... that event wouldn't happened" "Exactly, being honest... if you and the other hadn't stop me and I killed him... I would never forgive you and left the peerage" Nawin said truthfully. Akeno eyes widen as her body freeze in horror, the idea of her lover going rouge fears her greatly.

"I've got the chance to spend a bit of time with Gasper... I saw an innocent and insecure boy, who's afraid of the world... I thought back... what if... what if I did kill him, stabbed right through the heart. That image horrid me and I would regret it for the rest of my life" Nawin said and take a few paces away from the Himejima.

"I don't enjoy killing... hell, I hate it, but I do it, because it will protect my family from danger. Do you see the position I'm in currently, Akeno?" Nawin questions the raven-haired girl, who slowly nods. "Look outside the box for once, don't blindly follow orders like a puppy. I get it that Rias is your king, but even she makes mistakes. I am not encouraging you to disobeyed her orders, but take matters to your own hands at times, especially if you are really against the idea or see that it wasn't the best course of action" Nawin lectures in his ever smooth, stoic tone.

Nawin sighs and place his right hand on Akeno's head "Alright" he slowly smiles "I gave you enough lecture, the bottom line is that I forgive you, Akeno... I can see in your eyes that you've learned your lesson and I don't need to see your miserable state anymore. A handful you are" he sighs tirelessly, before, suddenly being spear to the ground.

"Aww, I wanted to hear more of those harsh words" Akeno brings her head up and smile lustfully, making Nawin look at her with stoic expression before he chuckles, happy to see the raven-haired girl is back to her usual mood. "Come on, my masochist princess" Nawin said, getting up, then helps the girl to her feet "Yes, we should start to enjoy the beach and... again, Nawin-kun I'm sorry, I'll take your words to heart" Akeno promise while holding his hands firmly.

Nawin smile "I know you will... you are new to these things, your life is more complicated now compare to before you met me" "And I wouldn't change a thing, if my life gets more complex and dangerous, it will all be worth it, knowing I can be with you" Akeno interject. Nawin couldn't help but smile wider at hearing the Himejima words "I believe you... let's go".

Holding hands, the couple begin making way back to the beach, "I wonder, how is Faye doing?" Akeno question abruptly, making Nawin think back of the young girl he saved in Shigemi from the destroyed village that the beast caused "I say she's doing good. We took her to that nice orphanage and the owner was amazingly kind, I look at the other kids and saw all of them have been taken cared well... trust me if I saw signs of a bad orphanage, I wouldn't have put her there".

"It was nice of you, giving her money... you are always kind toward kids, aren't you?" Akeno said, noticing the Makasha being soft towards young kids or anything that will makes his heart bleed with cuteness, she can't help but let out a giggle thinking it was adorable and how amusing it is 'He can talk trash to a Satan King without a care and go toe to toe with a double S class criminal without a flinch, but he falls to his knees when something cute gets into his view' she thinks and let out another giggle.

Nawin turn his head to the right with amusement, seeing the Himejima giggling nonstop and he has an idea what's going on in that head of hers. "Giving her money seem like the right thing, even though the orphanage will take care of food for her, but she should go buy something nice, like a new toy or anything to make her happy" "Ten thousand gold, quite generous of you... a peasant would cut their limps for that kind of amount" "That's pennies in my bank account, Akeno, and the Queen of Shigemi will be giving me a heavy sum soon as extra for helping them, so I'm all fine, plus she needs the money more than me" "Yeah".

Time Skip: Gremory Beach Spot

"Where is that damn idiot!" Riser shouts in annoyance, before getting punch in the face, sending him barreling through the sand. Momo gasp while Senna whistle in impress and turn to see Lucy standing straight, glaring at the groaning Phenex "Watch your tongue, birdbrain" "You damn brat!" Riser shoots up to his feet and glare back at the younger Makasha.

"We're back" Nawin said out, causing everyone to turn and see the couple arrive. Rias and the group smile when seeing the two holding hands, and the light is now shining clear in Akeno's violet color eyes. "So, have you guys prepared everything?" Nawin question "Yep, Rias-chan got the box ready so everyone lines up and pick a piece of paper!" Issei exclaims with a wide grin.

"Are your team joining as well, Sona?" Akeno ask the Sitri, who response with nod "Yes, we shall," "Then we need to find a way to make it work, we roughly have twenty-three people here, that's too much for only two group... split this into four group" Nawin suggest, gaining everyone's attention.

The oldest Makasha walk and stop in front of Akame, Misako, and Wendy "My team will consist of these three with Senna and Momo, you two are fine with that?" He asks, and get an enthusiastic nod from the blue haired girl, before she jog her way beside him, with Momo nodding and follow her sister.

"Riser, your team is coming soon, right?" Nawin said "Yes, they'll be here any moment" the Phenex said, getting the message and leaves to a safe spot to summon his peerage. "Sona, you have your team already and Rias you got yours" Nawin state out firmly. "It's eight members in mine and Sona's team... Riser can make changes, you are still missing a member, Nawin-kun" Rias points out.

Nawin smirk and turn to Irina who grins happily and pounce her way to the Makasha's side "There... problem solve" he said, while Xenovia silently pouts, wishing her best friend would be in their team. "Wait, we have nine members... Reya you mind being the referee, so Lucy can join?" Sona request, "Of course, Lucy-chan is more equipped for this" the bishop said, not holding any hard feelings. Lucy kip up and tags in "Good luck" Reya smile, which the blonde return with her own and nod "Thanks".

"Ok, we are set" Riser speaks out, making everyone turn to see his selective team arrive.

Riser's Queen, Yubelluna joins in, already dress in a skinny purple bikini to show off her voluptuous body. The two knights, Karlamine and Siris stood at the left, wearing matching brown standard bikini. Two rooks, Isebela and Xuelan stood at the far right, just beside Yubelluna who stood next to Riser. Isabela wears a flaming orange bikini that hugs tightly on her assets and butt while Xuelan wears a blue swimsuit, the last one is Shuriya who is dress in a black metallic bikini that bears some resemblance to Princess Leia's in the Star Wars file.

"Move out of the way!" a squeaky voice shouts, Ravel barge through the knights. The Phenex Princess is dress in a pink bikini top with a matching color short bikini skirt that has white outlines. "All of his friends are... girls" Senna mutter out, sweat dropping while looking at all the girls around the Phenex "Just ignore that, it will be better that way" Nawin advise, making the girl slowly nod.

"Wait!" Kokoro glare at the Black Flash "What about us!" she asks, pointing at herself then Elise, who just tilt her head. Nawin shrugs "I didn't left you out intentionally, this is the only solution I can see, it's an even four team with even eight members, unless you want to kick some people out" he suggest.

The Makasha seeing hesitation from the girls, sighs, before slowing turning to Rias's team. "Asia, you mind sitting this volleyball out" Nawin request, turning to his little sister who looks surprise, before nodding "Ok, Onii-chan" "W-wait, Nawin-k" Rias is silence by a harsh glare directing from the Makasha, clearing telling her to back off. 'Moron, won't she know if Senna and Momo sees Asia can play with such ease in her current condition would raise suspicious, plus they would think a blind girl shouldn't be playing in this kind of game... especially filled with devils that have far more strength, with Riser here things could get out of hand' Nawin thinks and turn to Gasper, to see the box slowly moving back to the blanket where Asia is now comfortably sited.

"Gasper" Nawin calls out, causing the box to stop and slowly, the Dhampir poke his head out "You want to sit this one out? You can join us in other less physical game later with Asia" he said in a gentle tone, which catch the Gremory group with surprise. Gasper smile faintly in relief and nod "Y-yes, please... I rather hang out with Asia-chan, to k-keep her company" he said, which cause Nawin to smile and nod "Alright, take a sit next to her and relax".

Nawin turn to Kokoro and Elise "There, problem solve" he said simply and turn to his team. "I was a bit worry for, Asia, she's such a sweet girl, but volleyball can be dangerous for her in her current condition" Momo said with relief but still sadness, clearly acting in her sister instinct while looking at the blonde that is now chatting happily with Gasper.

Nawin glance back and smile in relief, seeing Gasper keeping Asia company "Yeah, it's best that way and she understand, anyway, I'm guessing you all know the rules for volleyball?" he asks the girls and luckily, they all nod. "Hit the ball to the other team side, just inside the square and no kicking! Am I right?" Senna said with a bright smile "Yes... that's correct" Nawin answer slowly and wonders where the kicking part came from.

"You must be, Nawin-kun's new friend!" Irina smile "My name is Irina Shidou! It's a pleasure to meet you" she said to Akame, Misako, and Wendy, who greets back and introduce themselves. Nawin throws his shirt down which got reaction from lots of girl from Sona's and Riser's group. Momo blush and Senna whistle in impress "Good to know our captain is very... prepared" she said teasingly, getting a smirk from the Makasha.

"Alright then, who's going first?" Nawin asks, "How is this organized exactly?" Sona adds in. "The first two team will go face to face and the winner will head to the final round, where they will face another winning team in the second round, quite simple" Riser answers, Sona nod "I like it" she comment and turn to Rias "Who's going first?".

"Rock, paper, scissors!" Issei announce with a grin "I'll do it for our team!" he quickly inserts and dash to the center. Everyone sweat drop, but goes with it "Only you would come up with that kind of stupid idea, Hyoudou" Riser comment, stopping in front of the welsh dragon user, who retorts back "Shut it, I don't see you coming with any other ideas!". Sona and Nawin quietly joins the two and the four throws their hand back "Rock, Paper, Scissors... shoot!".

Sona draws a scissors, Issei draws a paper, Riser draws paper, and Nawin draws scissors. "You two think alike" Sona comment with Nawin nodding in agreement. Riser grunts and bring his hand back to cross it "Huh, whatever I'll beat you guys" he said with a smirk. "Way the go, Issei!" Xenovia call out with sarcastic tone "Should have gone with rock" Koneko comment softly, "Whatever the case... we are first" Rias said, while watching Issei stumbling back, looking depress from the loss.

"Eight on each team seems a bit much" Misako comment, sitting down with the rest of her team to look at the match "Usually it's only five, but we don't need to follow that rule, plus our square is much bigger compare to the standard one's" Nawin reply "Also, we want everyone to miss out on this game" Sona adds, sitting next to the Makasha.

"Are there any prizes for the winning team?!" Riser questions from the other side of the net "The winning team will get any prize they want... not something vastly absurd of course" Sona answers. "A date with that Handsome Makasha isn't much to ask, I presume?" Yubelluna ask, sending a wink to Nawin.

'Oh no' Rias along with her group utters in their mind, and slowly glance at the Himejima. "Ara ara" Akeno utters those word with sinister tone that sends chills down everyone's spine. "Been a while since we heard those words" Yuuto whispers to Koneko who nod "That purple haired just asked for it".

Akeno grabs the volleyball from the ground and clench it in her right hand, slowly a smirk form on her lips "Why don't we begin... so I can smash this ball to your face" she said. "T-there will be no intentional attack on the opponent, Himejima-san" Reya stutter and quickly squeak, when Akeno's eyes set to her before turning back to Yubelluna, who just smirk smugly.

"Now, now, let's have a fair game here" Riser steps in, getting tired of the delays "If you don't want her to go on a date with your precious Makasha, then beat us" he states simply. "Yeah" Nawin call out to gain the raven-haired girl's attention "If you don't win, then I will force to go out with Yubelluna, so do try your best, my dear Akeno" he said with heartwarming smile.

Akeno blush a bit at that smile, though find more determination 'Then we will win' she thinks and set her eyes on the opponent team. "We're ready, Akeno" Rias inform, making the Himejima nod and pass the ball to Koneko, who's positioned in back.

The Rook lift the ball down with her left hand before throwing it up, she jumps and smash the ball with her right hand, sending it speeding over the net. Riser jumps up and slam the ball back to only be catch by surprise from Rias, jumping near the net and slam the ball back, the spinning ball goes past the Phenex's shoulder and crash to the sand.

"One point to the Gremory team!" Reya announce from the chair, waving a red flag up and blows a whistle. "How many points to win this?" Riser ask, picking up the ball and turn to Sona and Nawin "Five, don't want it to be too long" the Sitri answers, "That's what she said!" Issei cough out, causing some to chuckle out in amusement while others just shake their head.

"Isabela, you serve" Riser said, throwing the ball back without looking, the brown-haired rook catches it, nodding "Yes, sir" she said loyally. Isabela throws the ball up and slaps it forward. "Got this!" Xenovia jumps up and swing her right hand, smashing the ball with such force that some worry it would combust.

The ball speed to the other side with such speed that it creates an audible piercing sound in the air. "I shall take this!" Karlamine informs and jumps up, but she is interrupt by Xuelan jumping in front of her and smash the ball back, "Too much force in that, your hand wasn't position right" the Rook critic in her gentle voice.

"I find it insulting you say that! I'm a knight and hitting a ball is no challenge for me!" Karlamine said with annoy, but Xeulan just ignore her. Suddenly the volleyball speed back to the knight, but Riser runs toward her and bring both his hand to the sky to send the ball up where Yubelluna slam it to the other side.

"No fighting, girls, we got a game to win" Riser said calmly and gets a nod from Xuelan while Karlamin blush in embracement "Y-yes, Riser-sama, my apologize" she said with a bow"It's fine". Riser sees the ball flying back, courtesy of the Hyoudou, "One point for us!" he shouts, jumping up and slam the ball down in perfect precise that it narrowly misses the net and smash right down to the sand, between Rias's leg.

"One point to the Phenex team!" Reya announce and blows the whistle. "Haha!" Riser flick his noise and grins "Now it's getting exciting!" he exclaims, as Rias picks up the ball and match his grins "Indeed, why don't we start getting a bit serious, old friend" "Be my guest, dear friend" Riser offers in a gentlemanly tone.

Rias smirk and throws the ball back to Yuuto, who immediately starts the game by shooting the ball with accurate position to score quick, "Oh, no you don't!" Ravel runs forward and bring both her hand up to send the ball to the air where her brother is ready to fire it back, "Good work, Ravel! That's my sister" Riser praise which make the younger sister smile faintly with a small blush form on her cheeks.

Elise sees the incoming ball and send it up with her right hand "Go, Kokoro!" she shouts and position her back strong where the orange haired teen jump on it to send her higher up and slam the ball down with great speed that it earns them another point. "Woo! Nice teamwork, you two!" Issei praise with a goofy grin "Thanks" Elise grins back with a faint blush while Kokoro nod and turn to the Phenex team, seeing them getting ready for the next round.

Isabela fires the ball forward in unexpected speed, but Yuuto react in time and slam it back, though Siris is ready from the other side and counter the ball back with equal speed. The ball begins flying between teams like a fast ping pong table game, with the knights on both side defending their team, adrenaline running wild.

"Yuuto!" Xenovia bring her right hand to the side "Right" the blonde sees what she is planning and runs toward her. "Haah!" Xenovia holds Yuuto's hand and throws him forward, the blonde is able to regain balance in midair and smash the incoming ball down. Yuuto is surprise to see, Ravel waiting for it and gently tap the ball up, over the net and lands on the sand, earning them point.

"Are they a professional volleyball player?! Their sequence and coordination are amazing!" Senna said with her eyes glued to the game "Let's say all of them work incredibly well together" Nawin replies simply.

"Two for two" Rias comment, holding the ball, "Let's speed this up, shall we?" Riser said, and earns a nod from the Gremory "Sure, just don't go overboard... we do have guest" she reminds with the last part being a whisper "Gezz, I got it" Riser said nonchalantly and gets back to his position.

"I'll start this time" Akeno said making the Gremory nod and pass the ball to her. Akeno stops at the end and throws the ball up, when in range, she shoot her hand forward and fire the ball straight. Shuriya jumps up and use both her hands to gently slam it forward, sending it to her King. "Nice, Shuriya!" Riser jumps back and send a backhand to the ball before backflipping to the ground, he looks up to see Ravel running toward him, holding knowing smirk.

With the help of Kokoro's shoulder, Issei is high in air and smash the ball back, but he is surprise to see Ravel already waiting midair, near the net and slap the ball to the ground at the wide opening ground, scoring them a third point.

"Take that! No one can beat the Phenex Sibling!" Ravel said with a familiar cocky tone while standing next to her brother who chuckle amusingly and pat the younger Phenex. Rias can't help but let out a smile when seeing how better the relationship those two fosters in the past months 'Glad that Ravel gotten her brother back, after so long being by his side, no matter how cruel and harsh he was, it finally paid off for you, Ravel'.

The games continue for a few rounds and not surprise by the others, the two team rack up the same point by the end with four to four at each side. The Gremory was able to fire through two points ahead until the Phenex team stop their momentum ny earning another point for themselves. "Last round, who are you rooting for, Sona?" Nawin question with slight intrigue "Hmm... it's a hard one. I am honestly impress at how well Riser's team been cooperating, but I'll place my bet on Rias" "I see... I'll go with Riser then".

"WHAT!" Issei shouts and glare at the Makasha "What the hell, TEME! You rooting against us!? Your friends!" "Now, now, Issei-kun" Yuuto place a hand on the pawn's shoulder and smile at the Makasha "I'm sure, Naiwn-kun is just jesting". "Nope... you guys will lose" Nawin said, surprising the blonde along with the rest of the team "A bit cold there, big bro" Lucy pop her head on Nawin's shoulder and grin "Maybe, but it's true" he said.

'We'll show him' all the Gremory groups said in their mind and turn to other team with burning determination. Riser smirk and bring both his hands up, gesturing them to bring it. "Don't get cocky!" Rias shouts and smash the ball up "I have the right to be!" Riser retort, jumping up and fire the ball back "Not anymore!" Akeno shot up near the net and slam the ball down.

The Gremory group are surprise to see Yubelluna already covering the ground and quickly send the ball up, where Riser is still in air, he slams it down and the ball hit the sand just as Akeno lands on the ground.

"Winner, the Phenex team!" Reya announce, blowing the whistle loudly. "NOOOOOO" Issei scream to the sky and overdramatically drop to his knees like he lost the most important battle in his life.

Lucy wince a bit when looking at the Hyoudou, her right eye flash in golden for an instance. A picture of Issei, kneeling on a gigantically wide crater, screaming to the skies with his eyes blaze in emerald that is fill with sorrow and anger. "You ok?" a voice asks with worry, Lucy feel a hand on her cheek, snapping her back and see it's her brother "Y-yeah, sorry just my mind wondering off somewhere" she reply with a smile.

"Ahahaha! Payback for the rating games! Now we're tied" Riser laugh, stopping in front of Rias, who shake her head, but smile "Well played, Riser" she said "Oh? Not going to throw a tantrum? You hate losing" Riser question amusingly "I'm not ten anymore, Riser" Rias cross her arms and send a deadpan look "Yeah, guess you're right".

"How have they taken to your change of attitude?" Rias ask, looking over the Phenex's shoulder. Riser turn around to see his peerage celebrating their victory with each other, lots of them holding smile with a few exceptions only wearing it faintly. "They look more like a family... the air around them isn't as tense compare to before" Rias said "Yeah... my changed has changed them as well, sure they still are nervous around me, but it will soon pasts, I get to know a lot of them properly instead of just treating them like pieces and your right... it makes us a stronger team" Riser admits.

Rias smile and pats the Phenex's shoulder "They are incredibly loyal to you, Riser, I can easily see that, just know the stronger bond you built around them, the stronger you all become as a team... it's something my brother and a certain someone told me" she said. The last part catches Riser's attention "If I have to take a wild guess, that certain someone is the Makasha" "Correct" "Huh... you picked a fine piece with him, Rias. Hell, I'll go as far as saying you've taken a heist of a decade with him and Issei... those two have scary potential to become stronger" Riser comment with surprise knowledgably tone "Don't sell your peerage short, Riser" "I know, I have started training with all of them... feels weird since I never trained and just gifted this power, but the Makasha and Hyoudou shows just how far you can go with training".

"Looks like I get a date from you, handsome" Yubelluna kneel in front of Nawin and cup his cheek. Everyone shivers when they feel a full-blown killer intent blast around the area, they turn to see Akeno smiling nastily, her eyes twinkle in evil "I'm woman enough to admit defeat, but dare do anything too far with MY Nawin-kun" the Himejima gesture a throat being slice "Ara ara, you wouldn't want to know" she promise.

Nawin remove the Queen's hand from his face "My team have a match next, we can do this date tomorrow" he said with dull tone, not showing his displeasure or intrigue as he gets up and walk to the drawn square. "So, winning the first round means we get to pick anything we want?" Karlamine question, taking a seat with the rest of girls.

"You are already granted what you want" Sona answers, setting her position in front "What?!" the girls shout in shock "Yubelluna just took that wish... to go out with me" Nawin reply simply. Every girl's in Riser's team, except Ravel, turn to their Queen with a glare. Yubelluna just smile "Sorry girls, if I had known that was the case... we would have certainly discussed it" she apologizes though clearly not fully sincere.

"Win the final round girls, you will get some big prize. Am I right?" Riser questions, directing it to Sona, who nod "Yes, the real winner will be rewarded handsomely". "Was that pun intended, Sona-Kaichou?" Lucy questions with a smirk, making the Sitri look back with confusion "You were looking at my big bro while saying... handsomely" Lucy said, emphasizing the last word.

Sona's cold expression breaks and release a flabbergasted look, as a faint blush form on her cheeks "L-lower your teasing, Lucy, focus on the game" Sona orders, throwing the ball to the smirking blonde "Whatever you say!".

Nawin rest his right hand on his hips, standing in the front position with Senna and Irina on the sides. Akame stood on the back with the rest of the girls. "Is both group ready?" Reya ask and gets a nod from the kings, "Begin!" she shouts, swinging the flag down.

When Lucy was about to serve, "WAIT!" Issei shouts, causing everyone to turn to him "What?!" Lucy shouts with annoy "We missed count! Nawin is missing a member, there's only seven" he points out, making everyone turn and look closely to indeed see the Makasha's team is missing a member. "Don't care" Nawin quickly discard it, much to everyone's surprise "I have faith my team can win, leave it at that" he said in honest tone, which boast up the girl's motivation, hearing their captain/king having faith in them.

'Why not summon the Hydra?' Tairex question in an ever bore tone "I just woken her from slumber yesterday, she needs rest' Nawin reply and focus back on the match. "If that's what you want. Start, Lucy!" Sona orders and immediately, the volleyball fire over the net. Nawin shoot up the air and swing his right arm, smashing the ball back. "I got i- ehhh!" Tomoe is send flying down to the ground along with the ball "Ouuuch!" she groans, rubbing her bruise right arm.

"What the hell?!" Genshirou shouts and was about to walk toward the Makasha, until Lucy grab him by the shoulder and pull back "Don't, it's not even his fault" Lucy said, "What do you mean?". Sona sighs and help Tomoe up "We are dealing with another devil and not human, Tomoe use your strength, just no magic" the Sitri utters to her knight "Oh, alright" "Good" Sona smile and head back to her position.

"Isn't that a bit much, Nawin-san?" Momo ask "No, they are just not prepared for it, the next round is where things begin... get ready everyone, we score a point so let's keep the momentum" Nawin encourage the team, and they nod, getting back to their positions. Lucy serve the ball again, smashing it with great force that sends it all the way to the back where Akame is ready and push the ball up. Misako, seeing the ball coming down from above, jumps up and smash it forward.

The speeding ball very narrowly went over the net, Sona is prepared and slam the ball back, but she is surprise when seeing Nawin face appearing in front, smirking and quickly slam the ball back. The ball fly past down the Sitri's head and to the sand, earning the Makasha team another point. "Wooo!" Senna cheers along with Misako, Irina, and Wendy. "Getting your ass kick, Sona! Use that brain of yours!" Riser shouts, which gets ignore from the Sitri as she picks up the ball and toss I back to Lucy.

Lucy eye's sharpen and throws the ball up, jumps up and slams it forward. Senna seeing the ball speeding to her side, jumps up and smash it back where Genshirou returns it. Momo move near the right end and push the ball forward to Wendy, who thanks and send the ball over the net. Sona seeing the ball rushing downwards, push it up, back over the net where Nawin slam it, but not perfectly since the ball went out the square.

"One score to the Sitri's team!" Reya announce loudly. "What? So, if we hit the ball out of the square they got a point?" Senna question, not having that explained to her "Yes, need to have the ball land in the square to get a score, land out of the square the opponents gets a score, it's the rule" Akame state "I see, this game is very interesting" "The way you say it, it sounds like you're not from this world, Senna-san" Misako said, giggling.

"Senna was a very sheltered girl when young, so a lot of this is new to her" Momo explains, clapping her hand on her younger sister's shoulder "I see, I can relate to that, most of my earlier life is spend in bed because of my sickness" Misako reveal, quickly catching Senna attention "So you understand, huh" she said with a faint smile "Yeah, but I'm glad we are here now! Playing this, enjoying each other companies and hanging out with friends!" Misako said with a big smile which Senna returns with her own's.

When hearing the conversation, Nawin smile and turn to them "Let's focus, girls, Akame, you serve" he said, throwing the ball to his knight while the rest nod. Akame holds the ball tightly and jumps up in impressive height, in midair she lightly throws the ball before firing it forward. Tomoe jumps, tightening her hand, she slams it forward, hitting the ball perfectly causing it to speed back

"Irina" Nawin quietly calls out and gets a nod from the angel. Irina jumps up and looks like she was about to smash it back, causing the other group to switch positions. They are surprise when the angel pushes it to the side where Nawin is ready, and slam the ball down to the opening area, earning them a third point.

"Yes!" Irina jumps happily and unexpectedly hugs the Makasha who returns it, smiling "Good work, we make a good team" he said, as Irina pull out, give a toothy grin and nod "Yeah! Let's finish this, Nawin-kun" she said, earning a smirk from the boy "Took the words right out of my mouth".

Rias glance at right, and is surprise to see Akeno completely unfazed by Irina's interaction with the Makasha 'What is she up to?' she thinks with worry and curious. "If you guys haven't notice! We are losing, badly I might add" Lucy informs "We know, but we are playing with restriction, Lucy" Sona reply, the group are currently in a huddle "Makasha-san has four humans in his team, if we used our full power... it would put them in danger" Tsubaki adds in "Damn... you are right, Tsubaki-senpai. I don't want to accidently dislocate their shoulders or leave a heavy bruise on them" Genshirou said.

"If I know my brother, he planned all of this and know we will be dealing with this problem" Lucy inform, showing no shock in her brother's strategy. "That's... not right, it's like he's using those girls to win," Ruruko said with heavily distasteful tone "When you look at it like that, it sounds wrong, but he knows that the girls will be safe, clearly he's watching out for their best interest and he invited them here to have fun. What you want him to do? Don't let them play?" Lucy retorts calmly and gets no response, which she expected.

Sona release a sigh, getting tired with some of her peerage still having grudge against the oldest Makasha and she knows that if they don't let go, they will never work well as a team, since Lucy will always defend her brother, 'I personally know how she feel' Sona utters in her mind, as an image of Serafall appear.

"Enough is enough, all of you" Sona said, showing frustration and annoyance in her usually cool and calm voice. Hearing their frustrated king, the group snap their head to her. "If you continue to hold grudge toward Nawin Makasha, then this team will never cooperate, this grudge is building distrust and I'm putting a stop to it." Sona said "B-but, Kaichou what he did to y-" "I forgive him already and he had some right toward his actions, he was just protecting his little sister" Sona cuts Ruruko, who goes silent.

"It was my error for not clearing this, I get your distrust towards him, but tell me... if you were in his position, would you have done anything different?" Sona ask and see all of them, exclude Lucy, Tsubaki, and Genshirou look at the ground, unable to meet her sharp gaze. Lucy sighs and decide to voice her thoughts "Sure, I'll admit that my brother isn't the easiest person to get along, but he is one of the kindest and humble person you will ever meet, if you get to know him. He saved us and Kuoh from Kokabiel."

Lucy points at the Gremory team "Go talk to all of Rias's peerage members, go ask their opinions about my brother and you'll see just how much he means to them and how much he has done for all of them. My brother is a special piece that holds that group together, and making them stronger... I've talked to each of them individually and I'm proud to say that he's my brother after hearing what he has done... and if you guys still can't accept him, then I can't accept you" Lucy speaks her mind and leave the huddle.

"I already forgiven, Nawin-senpai when Kaichou did as well... being honest I don't see what you guys have against him, now anyway. He seems like a chill and cool dude and I can look past his action since he does have some right to do it" Genshirou said casually, and walk out of the huddle. "Since everyone is now giving their opinions about the matter" Tsubaki state, flicking her glasses up "I may have... distaste for Makasha-san early impression, but after hearing all he accomplished, the good deeds he has done that earned him massive fame all over underworld. I see what kind of person he is, so a little past quarrel can be looked over" the Queen said and leaves.

Sona nod at the progress and continue to mentally berate herself at not doing this sooner, "Now" she turns to the rest of the girls "Ruruko, Tsubasa, Tomoe, Momo, you four have any counter argument?". Sona is greeted with silence which she expected "Nawin Makasha is our allies, get that clear and spend this beach time to get to know him. Drop the grudge, do it for Lucy's sake" Sona said her final words and walk back to her position.

Nawin smile, looking at Senna playing tag with Wendy, he pauses when hearing a footstep stop from behind "Done setting your peerage straight?" he asks, turning around to face Sona. "You now the saying that first impression is everything, yes?" "Of course, and my first impression for them is... dangerous" "Indeed, I may have looked past that, but they don't" "I find that highly annoying, get over it, life goes on" Nawin voice his irritation and impatient clear about the matter.

Sona sighs and massage her temple "You left a scar on them, Nawin-san... they have never felt a kind of fear that you instilled in them. I agree with you to a certain extent, but these girls are still amateur to the supernatural... all of their contracts have been basic compare to mine's and Tsubaki's, feeling that kind of fear will leave a longing impression... they aren't like you, myself, Rias, and others" she explains.

"... Can you do me a favor, Nawin-san?" Sona questions with slight hesitation "Go on" "I've convinced them to give you a chance, to see you in the new light... can you show them just how different you are compare to that... person they first met". Nawin takes a minute to think before releasing a long sigh "I honestly don't care what they think of me, Sona, I came here to enjoy time with my friends and family" he states, crossing his arms "Not here to reconcile with people I barely know, I won't force myself to do something I don't want to... if they continue to not trust me, then so be it. It's not affecting me or Lucy".

Nawin turn around and walk back his position "Your Queen and that Pawn at least have some guts and sense to move one, if the rest can't, then it's your problem" he said his final words. "Are you guys continuing?" Riser call out, annoy, "... No, we forfeit" Sona said, to everyone's shock "W-what? Why, Sona?" Rias ask with confusion. "We won't win this; this team is disorganized... I won't waste my time knowing full well the outcome will be our loss," Sona said. "For fuck sake" Nawin utters quietly.

Everyone is startled when Akame quickly knock Senna and Momo out with a gentle tap, as Nawin make his way toward Sona's peerage "Is this the fear you felt!" he shouts, blasting his aura around the field, that send the four girls to their knees. "Well, Momo Hanakai, Tsunasa Yura, Ruruko Nimura, and Tomoe Meguri! Are you afraid of me?!" Nawin question with death screaming from his dark tone.

The girls' bodies shake uncontrollably, they find it hard to breath or even think from the pressure being push down on them, the only thing they can do is look up at the person who could kill them in a blink of an eye. "Maka-", Sona lift her hand to stop Genshirou "Don't... let's see where this is going" she said, looking at the scene with cold eyes though anxious hides in them.

"Trust me, there's opponent out there you will be facing in the future that will be more dangerous than me, that will leave you scarred for life... if you can't look past me, then you better off dead by now" Nawin said, his eyes glowing in red "If you had went through even half the shit that our group did," Nawin points at Rias's peerage "You would have been long death, we faced beings that are as strong as gods and more fearful than Hades! And here you stand! Afraid of me, PATHATIC!".

Everyone just stare on at shock as the Makasha continue to verbally assault the four girls with truth. "Get up" Nawin orders, surprising the girls "Get up... and fight me! Overcome this fear I have placed on you... if you don't". "Tsubaki, Genshirou, I command you to not interfere" Sona orders, before she is grab by the neck.

"Kaichou!" the girls, while the spectators shoot up to their feet "Nawin!" Rias shouts "Stay out of it, Gremory!" the Makasha shouts back, before lifting his right hand, pointing at Sona's face. "Get up! Or I will kill your King... don't think I'm bluffing" Nawin said, as his palm start glowing in red, while looking at the terrified girls.

"Stop! Please!" Ruruko begs, which prove the wrong move when a red ball form on the Makasha's palm "Begging won't do you good, if you can't even get up to your feet with this amount of aura... you won't last long in the future along with even being useful to your king! Last chance, GET UP" Nawin roars out.

The girls tries to get up to their feet, but half way they are frozen again, just barely keeping themselves from falling back down, "Disappointing... it ends here for you, Sona Sitri" Nawin turns back to Sona and ready to fire his spell. "NAWIN!" Rias and Riser rush toward him, but they stop, when Ruruko appears beside the Makasha and kicks him at the side with a golden armored leg plate that formed around her whole legs.

While in midair, Nawin causally looks up to see Tsubasa coming down on him, with her right hand pulled back, ready to deliver a strong punch. The Makasha throws his own punch and the twos connect, causing the sand from beneath to explode like a wave. Momo appears from beneath and fire a magical blue lighting strike that produce on her right hand. Nawin sees Tsubasa spinning to the right to avoid being strike.

The Makasha body twitch before a black lightning explode around him, easily overcoming Momo's lightning attack. Nawin stop himself from falling and slowly move his body forward, so he hovers in the air. "Hmm" Nawin's eyes narrow when seeing Tomoe is missing, he suddenly shots his right arm to the side and summon a blue barrier shield that blocks an incoming sword strike.

Nawin bring his left hand out of his pocket and summons another shield to block Ruruko's incoming kick, that surprising cause some damage to the shield. "Those fire in your eyes" Nawin utters, looking at the determination and guts blazing in the two girl's eyes, no signs of fear in them. Nawin smirk "Let's have a little dance then" he said and shatters the shield to grab a hold of Ruruko's ankle and Tomoe wrist.

The Makasha start spinning around and throws the two away, stopping, Nawin look down "Thunder Roar Howl" he utters, as his right-hand creak in yellow lightning before bursting into a powerful blast. Tsubasa run in front of Momo, and bring both her hand up to summon a massive shield of light that blocks the lightning strike with ease.

Nawin smirk and charge up another Thunder Roar Howl, though this time with more power "Let's see how much your shield can take!" he shouts and thrust his right hand toward to fire it. Tsubasa dig her feet into the sand and block the incoming attack, though this time it was an ongoing stream which constantly hits the shield.

"Hold on, Tsubasa!" Ruruko and Tomoe shouts, landing down and rush to the blue haired rook's side. "We'll give you our powers, the shield is creaking" Ruruko state. Tsubasa utters thanks and feel a rush of mana washing around her body "Haaa!" she shouts and rebuild the shield, before expanded it's already massive size.

Nawin adds more power into the blast, causing the lightning to grow larger. Tsubasa grits her teeth tightly when feeling herself being push back. "Need help?" a voice asks, making them turn to see Lucy stopping from the right, looking at them with blank expression.

"Lucy... yes, please" Tsubasa answers while the three girls nod "Huh, took you guys long enough to understand just what kind of person my brother is... he is helping you four getting stronger right now" Lucy state, before placing her hand on the shield. The light shield is suddenly envelope by blue flames, which cause Nawin to go full alert then he hears the shield charging up.

The blue flames burn brighter and fires a gigantic square blast. Nawin dispel his attack and was about to summon a barrier, when Akeno appear in front and swipe the attack to oblivion. Tsubasa falls to her knees causing the flaming shield to disburse out of existence, everyone looks up to see Akeno looking down at the girls with blazing yellow eyes which returns back to violet.

"Didn't have to, but thanks" Nawin smile and wrap his arms around the Himejima's shoulder, as the two descended to the ground. Akeno's retract her wings and smile "I don't want you to get too tired, being in this bright sun must heavily drain your powers" "You aren't wrong".

Hearing footstep coming towards them, the couple turn to see the slight bruise four girls stopping in front and abruptly bows. "Thank you, Makasha-san for helping us and we deeply apologize for viewing you in such unfair way" Momo said "Your ways may be different, but you helped us get stronger and overcome our fear, we feel much stronger now and it's thanks to you, Makasha-san" Tsubasa said with grateful tone.

Tomoe and Ruruka expression their thanks and apologize as well, "I'm glad to hear that, now, we are good?" Nawin questions, making the girls look up and stare at the black haired, they are surprise to see the kindness and warmth that runs in his brown eyes, his smile even though it's faint has brightness in them. The girls blush a bit before smiling back "Yes, we are naive to ever think otherwise" Tsubasa admits "Lucy-chan is lucky to have such a caring brother like you... I can see why she defended you no matter what" Tomoe said "I'm glad to be able to call you our ally and hopefully... friend" Momo said "Is it possible for us to be friends?" Ruruko ask with hopefulness.

Nawin blinks a bit at the ponytailed girl questions, "Sure, if that's what you guys want, we are going to spend time and have fun in the beach for a couple of days" he said simply. The girls smile and nod, "Your way was quite drastic, Nawin-san, but you did it and helped them... I thank you deeply" Sona stop in front of her peerage, holding a rare smile.

"It's a help from a king to another king, just so you know, you owe me a favor" Nawin said, bringing his right hand up, Sona chuckle a bit and takes the Makasha hand and shakes it "Of course... you really are an interesting individual, Nawin-san, a shame Rias caught you first".

"You make me sound like a rare Pokémon" Nawin retract his hand and said, which earn chuckles and giggles from everyone. "Now that everything is clear, what's next? You going to continue the game?" Riser questions, "No, it's better we stay forfeited, it will make things less confusing for Senna-san and Momo-san, when they wake up. Plus, I call it forfeit and I'm staying that way, the rules after all" Sona answers "Strict as ever, gotta loosen up a bit" Riser suggest, to Sona's peerage member silently agreeing.

Nawin look to the east and sees the sun starting to slowly set, "Let's continue the final round tomorrow, time sure has move fast" "You have been running around all over the place, Nawin, so no surprise" Issei comment "You didn't eat lunch with us, Nawin-kun, are you hungry?" Akeno questions with concern tone "Don't worry, I had some while looking for the ice creams".

"Wahh! What happened!" Senna shoots up to her feet and shout while looking around "Not so loud, Senna" Momo sluggishly reply, and gets up. "Did someone hit us with a hard ball? Felt it on the back of my neck before I passed out" Senna question Misako, who squeak a bit and suddenly start sweating since she is horrible at lying.

"Yeah, some jerks were playing soccer on the beach, mindlessly shot it and hit you. You alright?" Akame comes to her friend rescue "Yeah... I'm good, though how did Momo-chan also round up passing out?" Senna question "The team were playing some kind of their own made up game and it required two balls" Akame answers with such convincing tone that it surprises Nawin, and something he takes notes at.

"I see, well" Senna retains her bright smile "Since those team forfeit! Are we going to start the finals now for some real challenge?!" "Sorry to burst your excitement, Senna, but we will have to continue that tomorrow. The sun is already setting and some of us are tired" Nawin state. "Oh, alright" Senna release a long relief sigh "Kind of glad actually, I've been running around all morning, relaxing in the sun, eat a bunch, and played volleyball... I'm tired myself" she admits.

Momo looks at her watch "We'll have to video call Mom and Dad in an hour, so we should go back to the hotel and shower" she said, then looks up to Nawin "It won't be a problem for us to come back here tomorrow?" "Of course not, you guys are more than welcome" Nawin reply with a smile, which the two girls return and bid the others goodbye, before running off.

"I just notice we got two Momo's now" Genshirou said with a grin and tap his white-haired teammate who blush at the contact "Y-yeah, Momo is certainty an uncommon name" she comments shyly, to the amusement to the other while Ruruko quietly glare at her, in jealousy. "Hehehe, seems like your team has some of their own competition, for a boy's heart" Irina giggle, staring at Genshirou, who is completely oblivious by the two girls' affection for him.

"Well, if that is all then my team and I will retire to our house" Riser informs and let out a tired yawn, before muttering "Didn't get much sleep last night" "Alright, your folks house is at the other side of the beach, right?" Rias ask "Yeah, I would love to have dinner with you, but it's the first day here, we can leave the big feast for the last day" "I agree, makes it more special" Sona adds in.

"I'll be waiting for a date with you tomorrow, handsome" Yubelluna flirts, winking at the Makasha before their whole group erupts in fire. "We'll be heading back too, those four are clearly exhausted" Sona state, looking at Momo, Tomoe, Tsubasa and Ruruko tired face, "Understandable, they went all out against me" Nawin comment.

"Though we didn't even give you a tiny scratch!" Tomoe exclaims before pouting "How powerful are you really, Makasha-san?" Tsubasa ask, which got everyone attention turn to Nawin who chuckle and send a smile, making the blue haired rook blush a bit "Powerful enough to take you four in your best and counting my powers was severely cut by the bright sun" he said, much to the shock of Sona's peerage.

"T-that's insane! I thought the rumors of your powers were heavily exaggerated" Genshirou admits in surprise "Understandable, Nawin-kun has accomplished things that seems far to believable, especially for a new devil" Akeno said with pride "It's the reason we call him the person who can make the impossible, possible" Koneko adds in, much to the amusement of others.

"So, we were fighting a losing battle from the beginning, and here I thought we could win if we worked together" Ruruko laughs "Use that battle today to improve, you four. Train hard and challenge me again in the future, because I won't be holding back at all next time" "I'll be joining you guys too" Reya jumps down "Me too, we should all boost up our training and one day, beat him!" Genshiou exclaims and points at the Makasha.

Sona can't help but smile when seeing how enthusiastic her peerage is now, 'Thank you, Nawin-san'. "Hey, Reya! You fine with Nawin-san?" Genshirou ask, making the brown-haired bishop jump down and nod "I don't hold any ill feelings toward Nawin-kun, since Lucy-chan always talk such positive things about him" "Oh right... you two are like besties".

"Oh" Nawin speaks up with intrigue "You're Lucy's close friend she talks about, pleasure to meet you, Reya" he said, bringing his right hand up. Reya smile kindly and shakes the Makasha's hand "The pleasure is mine, glad we could properly exchange greetings" she said the polite girl. "Isn't she just a sweetheart!" Lucy sling her arms around her friend's shoulder and grin "Yes, she is a perfect person to keep you in line" he replies, causing the blonde to sweat dropp "We know just how handful you can be, Lucy" Nawin adds.

Akeno and Asia silently agree, along with all of Sona's peerage member. "I have no problem with doing that, Lucy-chan is a delight to be around with" Reya smile widen "It's never dull around her", "I agree" Nawin chuckle softly and ruffle the pouting blonde hair "It's one of her charms".

Time Skip: Gremory Beach House

"Hey! Watch where you are shooting, you almost got me killed!" "Sorry, but I was only trying to cover your right" "Cover my ass! You almost shoot my head off; the friendly fire is on!". "Would you two keep it down! I can't listen to the movie!" Xenovia shouts, looking back at the two boys sitting on the couch, in front of a large television.

Xenovia is join with Koneko, Gasper, Kokoro, and Elise the five are seated on a comfy bean bag, watching an action flick at the other side of the gigantic living room that has another larger television sticking on the wall. "Nawin-kun is upstairs?" Rias question, stirring a pan filled with chicken curry in the kitchen "Yes, he along with the girls are having dinner in his room... he won't eat in the same table with you, Rias" Akeno inform, much to the sadness of the Gremory.

"Plus," Akeno opens a cabinet to grab the salt and peppers to season her frying vegetable "The others don't want to eat dinner with a tension so high that it gets uncomfortable, you better move, Rias, leaving it off is just going to get worst" Akeno advise, stirring the amazing smelling vegetables.

"I will, alright... I'm surprise that he is comfortable around Gasper, what I saw earlier in the beach, he seems to develop a soft spot for our little Dhampir" Rias said, with disbelief still running in her tone. "I won't be a hypocrite and said that I saw that coming, because, like you, I didn't... something must have happened when, Nawin-kun was out looking for Gasper. The two no longer held tension when around each other" Akeno state.

Upstairs: Nawin's Room

"Wahhh!" Misako moan, when finishing chucking down a small bottle of coke "Pizza and coke goes so well together! You are right, Asia-chan" "It's a magical taste!" the blonde reply, munching down another piece of pepperoni pizza. Misako cough a bit when feeling the soda going down the wrong pipe "Easy there, Misako" Wendy pat her friend's back and hand her a bottle of water "I know you're starving from all the activity we done today, but the pizza isn't going anywhere, Nawin-san ordered a lot of them".

Misako sighs after drinking some water, then turn to the right to face Akame, who is sited on the bed and neatly eating her own made tuna salad along with a large box of pizza laid of the side "Speaking of Nawin-kun, where is he?" "At the balcony with Irina... the two are catching up, I presume" "Oh".

Outside: Balcony

"You found another Pureblooded Vampire!" Irina exclaims in shock, with mouth full of fried rice which she quickly shallow and pardon herself "It's fine... yes, Kaizen is his name and as expected from a Pureblood Vampire, he was very strong" Nawin reply, drinking a can of coke and place it down on a table of glass.

The two friends are seated on a comfortable wooden chair, staring out at the clear sky that shows a breathtaking view of the thousands of stars shining down from the skies. "Then you and Issei fused into one being, Nasei was his name?" "Yes, Nasei was able to take down Kaizen... before he could have finished the job, Sayomi appeared" "I've read about her records that Satan Sirzech sent to Lord Michaels, she's an enigma and a very dangerous individual".

Nawin release a long sigh before nodding, gently "Yeah, she took down Nasei without a problem, even though he was low in mana... she still was able to wipe him away with ease. It's terrifying just how powerful she is" he said in a shaky tone. Irina is surprise to hear fear from a person she thought could never have any. The angel turns to face the Makasha and hesitantly place her hand above his, giving it a gentle squeeze "I'm sure you can beat her, one day" she said with confident, making Nawin turn to her with slight surprise.

Nawin smile and squeeze back gently "Thanks... so how have your search been for Dulio?" he questions, bringing his hand back to continue eating the chicken fried rice. Irina feel cold again when losing the Makasha's warm touch, though quickly trouble shows on her face "Bad news I'm afraid, Lord Michaels has declared that Dulio is officially missing" she answers with sad and troubling tone.

The Makasha pause and place the spoon down on the plate, turning to his angel companion "Missing? You mean he's either been captured or went rouge?" "The first one is more likely, I've met Master Dulio and he was a kind and gentle man, it's hard to believe he would go rouge... but it is also harder to believe that any normal person could stand against him, let alone capturing him" Irina explains.

Nawin eyes narrow at this piece of information, somehow hearing this is troubling him more than it should "I've heard that Sirzech has loan Michaels help on searching for Dulio, and my godfather, Azazel also decided to help, using his large spy network... and you're saying they still haven't found him?" "Afraid so, unless the other two party decided not to inform us, but I highly doubt it... it's like Master Dulio just disappeared from existence..."

Sensing Irina's worry, Nawin place a comforting hand on her shoulder, giving it a firm squeeze "He's the heaven's trump card, I highly doubt that he could be so easily captured, he might have gone into hiding for his own reasons or if he really is captured, I doubt it would be for long... you don't get the title of The Strongest Exorcist for nothing" he said in a soothing tone, calming the angel down a bit "Yeah, you are right... I just hope he is alright".

"Now" Nawin smile "Tell me, what rules do you angel's need to follow so you won't fall from grace... I heard it's a really pain in the arse" he said and Irina burst in giggles, before nodding "It kind of is, you really need to be committed and truly have a pure heart with not an ounce of darkness and greed in it. It's kind of crazy since Angel's can't even bed without performing a special ritual to their mate" she explains, which quickly got a laugh out of the Makasha.

"I shouldn't be surprise, my godfather was fallen from grace because he had sex with a human woman" Nawin inform, to the amusement for Irina "It still turn out well for Lord Azazel, he created the Fallen Angel's faction and set all of them in line, even though a handful of them has gone rouge, but without the Grigori, Fallen angel would be a big menace to the human and supernatural world since no one would kept them in line" she said.

"Very true words, quite a smart girl you are, Irina... different from what I thought you would be" Nawin admits and quickly catch the girl's attention, she grins and ask "Oh, what was your first impression of me?" "A cheerful, carefree, enthusiastic, gullible, and a bit naïve girl who doesn't know what she's getting herself into and oblivious to the situation she was in" he answers in honest.

Instead of finding it insulting, Irina just laughs "Sounds like me, though Lord Micheals and my teacher has bash some sense into me" "I can clearly see it, I'm glad as well, this world is too dangerous for a naïve and gullible person to be running around... you have to be the mature and smart one to really survive... it's unfair, but that's the world of supernatural" Nawin said with Irina nodding along in agreement.

"Hopefully one day we can just be ourselves and live happily in peace" Irina usher softly, looking up at the beautiful skies "Is that your dream?" Nawin questions, also taking in the amazing view "Yes... live peacefully, hanging out with my friends, and maybe even start a family, when I find the right person, of course" she adds in the last part with quirky, making the Makasha chuckle softy.

"I know what you mean... wanting to live in peace, but the reality is that we will have to fight for it" "I know, it will be a long, grueling battle" Irina adds in. Nawin sensing the cold air blowing around him "Let's head back inside, it's getting too cold out here" "Alright".

The two get up and walk back to the large sliding window doors, Nawin slide it open and is greeted with a highly amusing sight, Irina giggle from behind as she leans above the Makasha's shoulder to see Misako, Asia, and Wendy passed out on the floor.

"Goodness, look at the mess" Nawin mutters, entering the room and look at all the boxes of pizza and cups of chocolate mousse laid around the sleeping girls. "They eat so much that all of them passed out, quite amusing to watch" Akame inform, the only one still awakes and sitting comfortably on the bed, reading a book "I bet it was, mind taking Misako and Wendy to their room, Akame?" "Sure".

The knight shuts the book and pick up Misako, she was about to get Wendy when Irina gently pick the young girl up "I'll help" she said "Thanks" Akame reply with a faint smile, then they leave the room. Nawin smile at the sleeping Asia, looking adorable at the sight of her laying back and holding an empty cup of mousse in her right hand while her left hand is stretch out, along with her legs.

The Makasha kneels down and gently pick the blonde girl up, who immediately gets comfortable in his arms, leaning her head near his chest. Nawin opens the door and walk out. Nawin turn his head to the right to look down at the living room and see the others already finish their dinner. Issei and Yuuto are laying on the couch watching some comedy flick while the girls are nowhere to be seen.

Nawin resume walking through the upper floors and stop at the second end of the room, he gently opens the doors and see Koneko getting the bed ready, Gasper is also there, setting up a comfortable, Japanese style futon. "Hey, you two" Nawin calls out softly, stopping beside the bed "Hello, Senpai" Koneko greets back and pull the blanket out so he can lay the blonde down.

Nawin gently take a seat on the edge of the bed and turn to Koneko "No surprise to see you are Asia's roommate" he said and gets a nod from the other "I never told you this, Koneko, but thank you for being such a good friend to Asia... she really needs it" Nawin said gently, pushing Asia's golden strand behind her ears and gently rub her cheek, causing a peaceful smile to form on the young Makasha's face.

Koneko's lip slowly form into a smile "She is an amazing person... when I'm with her, I don't... have to hide myself and she always tries to make me smile" "You two have grown very close, ever since Asia's blindness, I can see you looking after her when I, Akeno or Lucy is occupied, I thank you much. Asia really see you as her best friend, even as a sister" Nawin reveal in truth. Koneko smile widen as she looks down at her friend with fondness "Sister... I... like the sound of that" she utters very quietly.

"You know, I find it weird," Nawin utters after a moment of silence, Koneko turn to him "After these number of month being with all of you, I've learn quite lots about the others, but you are still quite a mystery, Koneko" he state. Koneko looks down and clench her on her white cat pajama's pant "I'm sorry" she whispers "It's not that I don't trust you, Senpai... my past is very... painful" "I thought so, it would explains of your hesitant, don-" "No" Koneko cuts in "I trust you, Senpai... instead of telling you... I'll show you... you more than deserve to know, I feel like if I just keep it a secret anymore it will just acts as a barrier for us".

"Koneko" Gasper whisper in worry for his friend as he quietly looks on. Nawin's calm eyes slowly widen in shock when he sees two white cat ears slowly protruding out from Koneko's head, a white tail shoots out from her tailbone and gently move up and done. "K-koneko... your" "A Nekomata... an unfortunately rare species of Youkai" "Youkai..." "Yes, Youkai are groups of various supernatural beings, such as the Kitsune, Werewolves, Lightning beast, Dragons, and many more" "... Is not far for me to presume that you are the little sister of the double S class criminal, Kuroka?" Nawin said and he sees Koneko flinching when mentioning the name, which gives him the clear answer.

"Sharp as always, Senpai" Koneko comment and gently smile in fondness "I saw your reaction the first time I mentioned her" Nawin said, making the girl nod in realization "I see. Kuroka is my older sister, who abandoned me when I was twelve. When we were younger, we were taken by a rich devil, he gave us shelter and food, though in return, Kuroka became his bishop and does his dirty work" Koneko sighs shakily, but she feels Nawin hand gently holding hers, giving a soft comforting squeeze, which calms her down.

"Our life was fine compare to before, when Kuroka would had to steal food to keep us from starving to death, I prefer our lives with the devil compare to always having to move around constantly so the people we stole from wouldn't catch us. A year living under that man's house, I rarely got to see Kuroka since she was always assign on missions. Then one day, she started learning Senjutsu... everything was fine at first, I knew she had surpass her own master in power, but kept it a secret, until one day due to lack of experience, Kuroka losses control of her Senjutsu and went berserk".

"That's when she killed her master? I read about her in the bingo books" "Yes, people would think that was the right call, that she killed an evil man, but he gave us shelter and food, never did wrong to me, just sent Koruka out on task that she is more than strong enough to complete... she killed him along with everyone in the mansion, except for me... the last image I've got of her is her blooded hand and feet, her twisted golden eyes looking at me with wild raging emotions, then she left... leaving me there with countless of blooded bodies... left me alone" Koneko finish with a single tear dripping down her eyes.

Nawin pull the small girl into a comforting embrace, gently rubbing her smooth hair with his right hand "She left me to die! I was almost executed by a guillotine until, Sirzech-sama rescued me" Koneko cries out and letting her tear flow freely, remember the day that left a terrifying scarred in her. "It must have been horrible for you to have gone through all of that in such tender age, but, Koneko would you change it?" Nawin pulls back and gently wipe the tears away from the Neko's face.

"Through all that horrible event, it took you to Rias who gave you a home, kindness, friendship... family and it took you to meet the annoying Issei" Koneko let out a stiff giggle "Took you to meet me and Asia, along with Akeno, Yuuto, and Xenovia, would you change anything in the past? Knowing the result will be where you are today?" Nawin ask, which really cause Koneko to think deeply.

After a minute of silence, a gentle smile form on Koneko's lips and slowly, she shakes her head "No... all the suffering I went through in the past led me to meet amazing peoples and have this family. I would not change it for the world" she said in realization. Koneko smile brightly for the first time in a long time, her eyes shine with happiness and her cat ears point up in delight "Thank you... Nawin-niichan" Koneko said softly and hugs the Makasha tightly.

"I'm glad you opened up, Koneko... I know it will take time, but don't close your emotions so much, it's what makes us feel alive" Nawin said softly, before gently pulling back and tap the Nekomata with his index and middle finger "Kuroka will answer for her actions, one day you will find the truth on why she did those things to you" "Not before a give her a few punches, then I'll listen" Koneko adds making the Makasha laugh "Of course and I will be there to help you" "I would greatly appreciate that" Koneko said with a bright smile.

Gasper smile happily when seeing his friend, for the first time ever this happy and expressive, he turns to Nawin and look at him with a new light in his eyes. Rias leans on the wall just right outside the room, her face holds a bitter smile "How wrong I was..." she utters miserably "He is doing more for this group than I ever could, and here I stand, misjudging him...".

Sitri Beach House

"You should really let your hair flow down, Lucy, it makes you look prettier" Reya comment, combing the Makasha's hair. Lucy opens her eyes and look at the mirror "I guess... it's just my brother told me a few years back that the two pony tail suits me well. He bought me these ribbons as a birthday present, it's a shame if I don't use them" Lucy comment, holding two blue ribbons on her right palm.

Reya smile softly "I see, well you still look beautiful with two pony tails... I'm a little jealous just how stunning you are, Lucy" she giggles a bit "Your golden hair match well with your bright blue eyes and beautifully tan skin. Your other half will be on lucky man" she said and gets a deadpan look from the Makasha "Appreciate the compliment, but that other half is gonna have to wait... I'm not planning on having any relationship any time soon and from all the boys I've met, none of them have caught my interest".

A look of doubt shows of Reya's face "Really? Not one? I thought that silver haired boy that's been following you could be a hit" she said "Vali" Lucy sneers "Don't bring up that traitor, like I'll ever date an arrogant person like him" "I know, but the curious thing is that every time he is brought up, your mood sours immediately... is there a reason?" Reya ask, finishing combing and place the plastic object down on the table.

Lucy pause and look down at the ribbons, moving it around her palms "... I don't have an answer for that" "I see, well needn't worry. The next time you meet him, it will be on bad terms" Reya reply. Lucy gets up and head to the king-size bed, she slumps down on the right side while Reya takes the left "Let's get some early sleep, tomorrow is going to be an exciting day and we'll need all the energy" "Yeah, good night, Reya" "Goodnight, Lucy-chan".

Time Skip

Late at night already, most are already slumbered in their beds except for one. Nawin stood on the balcony, listening to the soothing air blowing past him, he stares forward on at the gentle wave hitting the shores, the bright full moon shows itself in the skies and it's reflection on the ocean. "Been waiting for you" Nawin utters softly, hearing a foot gently landing on his side of the balcony.

Rias stood there, wearing a plain white oversize shirt that covers all the areas that needed to be covered. Nawin was about to turn around, when Rias slam him from behind, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. Nawin was thrown off by this action and feels the Gremory's shaking hands, "I'm sorry" she whispers "Forever doubting y-you... you have done so much for us, more than you should have ever and this is how I repay you... I'm so disgusted with myself, you mean so much to us all, Nawin-kun, you are our light that help us".

The Makasha look on in silence, hearing the Gremory soft, heartbreaking sob that leaves a stinging pain in his heart. "You really remind me of my younger self... making mistakes, being in inexperience... afraid of which actions to take, which results it will yield" Nawin speaks out softly "You have the rights to say all of that to me... I deserve it" Rias utters back, burying her face on his back.

"You certainly do... do you regret your decision?" "Yes, very dearly" "Learn from your mistakes?" Nawin questions "Yes, I'm naive to ever doubt you" "Do you trust me?" the Gremory tighten her grip and strongly nod "I trust you, Nawin-kun, with my life I trust you". "... Rias, I'm this harsh on your because I care for you... I care for the rest of the team" Nawin said, turning around and wrap his arms around the Gremory.

"I know you think I've done much for this team... much more than you, but that isn't true. We both help them equally, don't forget because of you, they have a second chance in life and to be part of this family" Nawin rest his chin on the girl's head "Don't have that kind of mindset, you gave me a second chance in life and for that I am eternally grateful, also you kept your promise... you showed me just how kind hearted you are and that you treated us all well".

Rias smile faintly "Thank you... for helping us all, Nawin-kun... I honestly can't think what we would do if you weren't with us" she said, burying her face in the Makasha's chest. Nawin eyes flash in sadness before it turns soft in calm "I was just so... worried you would began to hate us and worst-case scenario, you would turn rouge" Rias let out a deep chuckle "I know, I have a habit of overthinking stuff and start worrying about it... but I do this because I really care for you... little brother".

Nawin tighten the embrace ever slightly "... Rias... continue to get stronger and don't worry about that. I'll always be by you and the other's side... no matter what happens in the future". Rias gently nod and look up, holding her signature toothy smile "So, I'm forgiven?" she questions, getting Nawin to chuckle "Yes, you are forgiven, Rias. Now let's head to bed, we have a busy day tomorrow" he said, releasing the embrace.

Rias nod and turns around, but before leaving she turns around and give a kiss on the Makasha's cheek. The Gremory pulls back and flash her smile, before jumping over to the other balcony and enters her room. After taking one last look at the beautiful skies, Nawin enter his room and see the beautiful Himejima sleeping soundly on the bed though slightly in an uncomfortable manner judging by her expression.

Nawin chuckle softly 'It's like she's missing her favorite toy' he utters mentally, before sliding into the sheets and gently pull Akeno to his side, she immediately has her arm on wrap around the Makasha's neck and lays her head on his bare chest. Nawin kiss the raven-haired girl's forehead, causing a faint smile to form on her lips and snuggles in closer "Sweet dreams, Akeno" he whispers before closing his own eyes and quickly fall into slumber. 

Next Chapter: Tense Final Game! Secret Affection Reveal?