It's been a few days since Issei awoke, and thanks to Rias lying her ass off everyone in the Occult Research Club got a few extra days off. I spent those days keeping contact with the others, specifically, AJ and the rest of the Relic teams. From what I've learned since the meeting is that Asriel has encountered the Relic of Knowledge and they're working alongside the Chaos Brigade. A few of the relics have been encountered but not many as of now, we still have the majority on our side, but those that are not, might be amongst the strongest relics. I've also been doing dives into the 5 relics of Time, Space, Life, Death, and Order. Each Relic has their own unique abilities and each is worrisome. But, if we're lucky they won't be needed. I returned Order to Asagi and continued holding onto the Relic of life. Black Jackal hosts the Relic of Death, and Joel's Sacred Gear the Demonic Relic is powered by the Relic of Space

My thoughts are interrupted by the door to the study room opening and closing along with the sounds of crying.

"I assume the person who entered is Rossweisse?" I speak, barely looking up from a journal.

Rossweisse speaks through her quiet sobs. "How could you tell?"

"The sobbing. Honestly, I don't get why you cry over Odin leaving. It's because he left you met Patel, isn't it?" I ponder.

Rossweisse nods. "Well, yeah, but-."

"No buts. If Odin was a good boss he'd have remembered. Even then, Patel seems to enjoy your company." I stand to leave the room to let her be and sigh as we'll be returning to classes in the morning. "Do try to get some sleep."

The following day went by well, I enjoyed practicing swimming again, even got to have a chat with Chisaki regarding his plans for his ability.

"Well, when I feel the times are right I'll contact Lord Micheal myself and request the change."

I nod at him and the pair of us are sitting outside the ORC when Issei walks up... but he was in there with Rias...

"Issei? When did you-?"

"Hold that thought Chisaki. Somethings not right. You sense it too, right?" I look to Issei, he only nods, worried.

I jump up entering the club finding Gasper and Koneko on the floor as Chisaki and I nod to each other each of us summoning weapons we open the door to find another Issei with Rias. Issei dashes forward and as Rias makes a magic circle I immediately cut through the circle and jump back with Issei as Koneko and Gasper hold him back.

I ready my blade to continue. "Alright, imposter. Get away from her."

The fake Issei raises his arm and it begins to glow. I extend both my arms forward my wrists slammed together as a magic circle begins to form I need to summon this quickly!

"Magic Form Arts! Elite Barrier!" The barrier forms quickly around us as I ensure Issei and Chisaki protect Koneko as I draw My Throwaways using them to Maintain the barrier before extending my hand and drawing An extra blade. And as Issei grabs Koneko, Chisaki grabs Gasper and retreats escaping as I do so as well covering for them and standing a fair bit away. Once were outside I stay staring at the building as Azazel, Achilles, and Rossweisse approach the group as everyone had gathered after the blast.

"Azazel?" I ask.

Azazel glares. "Valhalla sent an emergency message to Rossweisse. Loki was responsible."

"That dumb bitch. We have a fake Issei in the mix too now. Do we know where he is?"

"Yes, however we know he placed a curse on you as well. Meaning there could be a clone of you as well."

"Even if there is... I'll kill it myself if I have to. Where is he?"

"Well first you need to figure out your deepest fears to deal with the curse."

"I already know what they are. However those fears are why I want this done quickly."

Azazel sneers. "Oh? And they are?"

"Loosing everyone... again. And if it's a curse, then his goal is to take that from me and lead to the death of a god of some kind. Only one dies. And that's Loki."

A few hours later as they're speaking I step out of the shadows my hair far more disheveled than usual. "Koneko, get me in contact with Kuroka as quickly as possible. I have a use for her abilities right now. She might get her turn earlier by what I fear."

Tsubasa turns to me. "Hold on? What do you mean "her turn"?"

"She's taking me to Vali Team. Without Asriel or Chisaki we can't do this. And Chisaki's not skilled enough yet."

Issei nods. "So we're in agreement, then."

"You can have your girlfriend back. Loki dared try to hurt my family and for that he'll die."

Sir Zechs sighs as Rossweisse tries to talk us out of it. When Patel steps up.

Patel grins. "I can help with that. Alucard taught me many things. And locating supernatural beings is my specialty."

Zechs and Ajuka try to stop us however I shut them up quickly.

"You dumbasses. I'm not a devil. I quite simply choose who I partner with at any given time. And I'm choosing to save your family Zechs." He stares me down. "To me, this isn't about the Chaos Brigade, Civil Unrest, or a future war that 'you' will have to deal with. This is about making sure this never happens again. This is personal, not business. I'm working with Vali to destroy Loki once and for all. I'm not working with The Black Jackal. If I need to, I'll get Asagi. After all, he just finished dealing with Dr. Mankoi recently. Besides, I already have a countermeasure to any civil unrest."

Sir Zechs stares at me confused. "CounterMeasure?"

"Simple, if this is discovered, you can claim they went rouge to save Rias, and if worst comes, Azazel or Myself can take them as either Fallen Angels or as apart of my peerage set, which is made up of many different individuals. However if Rias is brought back, safe and sound that won't be necessary. Even then, this came in the mail today, thanks Azzy." I place down a briefcase and pop it open inside are two chess pieces similar to mine.

"These are two more peerage sets made by my request of Sir Zechs, Micheal & Azazel. The King Piece of One is to be placed in Lucy. As she will now be able to make her own peerage separate from mine, however she is considered still my queen piece. As for the second king... I've been thinking... Patel. You know far more than I do. I humbly ask that you accept this piece."

Achilles grins. "Is it purely because of my knowledge?"

"No. It's because I trust you to know what to do on times of crisis. And I may not always be around to help. Let me be honest, I've died twice technically. Once in a previous timeline, and again when we fought Loki. You and Lucy are the only two I can think of who can take a leadership role in the instances where I'm not here."

Achilles Patel sighs, grabbing the king piece. "Fine."

After all of this Sir Zechs gives the go ahead on the mission I smirk as Issei, Koneko, and I all head to an abandoned area of the city, where Koneko calls for Kuroka.

Issei glances around. "You really think she's gonna show up?"

"If I call for her, she'll come. There's no doubt about it." Koneko says.

I smirk as a magic circle forms and I step forward.

"First you tell me to piss off, then you call for me. Is somebody a little indecisive?" Kuroka grins.

"Actually, she called you for me. I've... got a favor to ask you."

Kuroka gasps, clearly excited. "Whats a boy like you want?"

I roll my eyes. "Oh, don't get too excited. It... well, depends on you and your team..."

Cut to the team sitting together. No Point of View

Asia stares down. "I don't like the thought of the three of them going alone."

Chisaki stares out the window. "I'm keeping a close eye."

Lucy crosses her arm. "Even then, a large group might scare her off."

Akeno nods. "And if the need shall arise we can teleport there instantly."

Faith leans back. "Good."

"I'm sorry, were you, being serious." Kuroka asks confused.

"Yes. We need to meet with Vali... now."

Kuroka grins. "Oh, getting forceful are we."

"I'm willing to bargain. Though the most I can give is a higher spot in the line."

"I'll agree on one condition."

Issei leans forward. "What?"

Daniel extends an arm, holding Issei back. "Wait, Issei."

"Heh, Shirone has to come back with me."

"You still want her? I could offer you amnesty from the relics decision to put you to death. And if the order on your head goes, you don't have to deal with the Mankoi's, Asagi, or any other Relic user, even Asriel can't touch you then. Besides, I know you're not alone. However, I'd rather keep everything cordial."

"Enticing. What do you say, Vali?" Vali appears from a summoning circle and I place a hand up signaling to Chisaki to stay put.

"You guys listened in the whole time?!" Issei shouts.

"Its unsafe for a lady, I use that term loosely, to be unescorted at night." Bikuo states.

Kuroka glares at her teammate. "What're you trying to say, Wiseguy?"

"That you're quite the steumpet."

"Alright, you know I wouldn't ask if this wasn't important to us. You all, are our only way to the dimensional gap."

Vali raises a brow. "And if I refuse?"

"Then we'll use force." Daniel warns.

"The ones involved with the red and white dragons never have a good life. Don't you believe this is destiny as well?"

Daniel chuckles. "Destiny? What a joke. Issei, stand down."

Vali huffs. "Arthur." Arthur seps up and summons his blade Collbrande which causes me to smile.

"Then, let us be on our way."

Daniel raises two fingers and does a salute, half of the team is to stay and guard the other half is to go after Rias. The team going in is, Issei, Koneko, Kiba, Akeno, Asia, Chisaki, Lucy, Xenovia, Crystia, and Myself. Everyone else, is staying out. He plants his sword in and we enter the gap as Daniel glances to Kuroka.

"Yo, Kuro, consider yourself bumped up to four in the line."

Crystia turns to him. "Wait, who's one through three?.

Daniel turns to Crystia. "Tsubasa." They enter the dimensional gap and are led in by Arthur who after giving a warning leaves. "We'll work in teams. Asia, stick to Chisaki and Nova. Lucy with Crystia. Akeno will work with Koneko and Gasper. Kiba, we'll travel with Issei."

Before we split apart a black gate opens.

"Nevermind. Issei, your in front. We will have to fight her."

As the fight begins everyone attempts small team attacks however, Gasper folds rather quickly. Daniel exhales as she begins amassing a rather large portion of Destruction magic. 'I never thought I'd have to use this here. Not against you...'

"Fade to black. Black Mass!" Daniel summons the blade and aims directly at Rias. "Everyone! I'll use this to hold off her magic, do what you can while I'm preoccupying her!" He barks the order.

He aims the blade forward and tries to absorb as much of the energy as he can, as they soon begin reminding her of her memories, and slowly she begins to lower her energy, however the amount of energy Daniel's absorbed through this blade... it's been several minutes... he finally has to stop and gets blasted away when a crystal comes from her chest and she transforms into Issei's armor. She blast forward taking out Kiba, Xenovia & Lucy.

"Leave them alone!" Daniel surges forward, Caliburn appearing as he deflects her attacks and strikes her several times with the dull end of the blade when Issei bursts past him entering battle with her.

Daniel soon after hears Loki and dashes at Rias and just before impaling her a bright light shines and he opens his eyes in front of him, Loki.

"So, you've made it, Star."

Daniel glares at Loki. "I've about had it with you."

"Do you know the name your clan had with us Norse Gods."

Daniel steps forward. "Frankly, I don't care."

"The legend goes, that the last son of the Stars would eventually be known as the End-Father. The one who will lead to the destruction of all reality. As it stands now, this, is only our second incarnation."

"Yeah. The first one still exits though. Only difference is, Asagi & I no longer reside in that reality. And as of today, you will reside neither reality."

"You fool, killing me will only cement your prophecy."

"Maybe I didn't make myself clear when I first spoke to you, Loki." Daniel dawns his Black armor. "I don't believe in prophecy's. I don't believe in the end of days. And I don't believe in you." He stabs Black Mass into Loki's chest and creates magic circles around him that impales sword after sword into his body. The world turns to light as Daniel achieves this. He looks around only to notice he's falling out of the sky.

"Somebody stupid get in my way!" He shouts. When he hits the ground he notices himself on top of a pair of bodies looking down he finds Rias and Issei below him, Daniel grins. "Hey, the universe does listen." Glancing around he realizes the three of them landed in the bombed out ruins of the ORC. Sighs content, smiling while standing as Rias stands followed by Issei. "Hey, you actually did it, numb-nuts. Color me impressed."

"Thanks? I think?"

Rias turns to the red eyed boy. "Daniel?"

"Hey, Cherry-picker. Let's go say hey to the others. I'm sure they're all waiting."

The trio exit as everyone smiles and hugs people receiving "happy" endings here.

Daniel smirks as Chisaki walks up and places a fist to his chest.  Daniel smiles. "Fist you too bud, what's up?"

"Next time a crazy god comes around. Try to kill it quickly."

Daniel smiles bemused. "That is the plan my friend. So, you think about Micheals offer?"

"Yeah. I'll be taking him up on it soon. Crystia's been ordered to be my guide when I do go."

Daniel hums. "Fair enough. Just try to make sure she behaves." He looks to the side seeing Alan & Asagi standing to the side of the group staring at him. Daniel's mood immediately becomes serious as he brushes past those in front of him causing the group to become silent watching Daniel.

Alan deadpans. "So, you worked with Vali?"

"Yeah. Had to, however... I've also dealt with Loki. And apparently earned a new title."

Azazel speaks appearing behind Daniel. "And what would that be?"

"From what a dead man thought, after killing him, I'd become known as the 'End-Father.' The person responsible for the reset of realities" Daniel chuckles, when he speaks several of them hear two distinct voices speaking at once. "How quaint." They both say in unison.

Chapter End.