Natsu Dragneel In Dxd - Volume 1 Chapter 10 Everyone Hates Freed

 

It was in the darkness of the night. The town clock struck its twelfth time singling midnight as we journey to an abandoned church in the middle of a forest of a small town. In this time of night, there were in fact, people still in there as they looked to be discussing something while dressing in black robes. They settled under the giant cross in the church near the altar still talking about a certain subject.

“So you want to dress us up as priests?” A brown haired boy asked buttoning his black robe up.

“That is the plan. I don’t want you Devils to look suspicious when surveilling the area.” A blue haired woman wearing a white robe addressed to the brown haired boy. If you couldn’t guess these are our protagonist Issei, Xenovia, Kiba, Koneko, Saji and Natsu meeting up in the designated place to discuss their plans for taking back what was stolen from Xenovia and Irina.

A day has passed since their last meeting and this is where we will start this story.

“I really don’t want to do this but I’ll do anything to get my revenge.” Kiba sighed, finishing putting on his robe.

“Uh, guys I need help.” Natsu wiggled in the confinements he locked himself in as his robe was tangled all over him.

“I will help you Natsu-senpai.” Koneko walked over to the troubled boy and started to help with the removal of the black clothing.

“Anyway, I suggest we split into groups. We won’t accomplish anything if we stay in such a large group.” Irina spoke up getting the attention of everyone in the room.

“We also need to contact each other when we find Freed and theHoly Swords, got it.” Xenovia said handing out what seemed to be little communication crystals.

“I guess to start off, our group will search the east side of the city and you guys can take the west.” Saji said still a little uncomfortably.

“Yosh! Let’s get things goin’!” Natsu cheered walking over to Irina.

“Uh, Natsu I thought you were coming with us?” Issei asked confused.

“Well, I thought to even out the teams I would join their side unless anyone of you want to switch places?” Everyone shook their heads “no” as Natsu just shrugged not getting why they don’t want to move to different groups. With the reconnaissance meeting over the two groups walked out of the church eager to fulfill their duties. “Good luck Neko-chan!” Natsu yelled waving goodbye. Koneko sighed trying to hide her blush in the robe.

‘Please stop calling me that Natsu-senpai.’

Location at the old abandoned Factory:

“So why are we here again?” Issei asked walking up to the door.

“We’re here because it’s the suggestion I made for finding the stray exorcist,” Kiba explained again walking up to Issei, “And I think I made the right call.”

“What’s this chill I’m feeling?” Saji questioned getting a bit nervous.

“Yup, definitely the right place.” Kiba prepared his magic, already summoning a sword in hand.

“Up there.” Koneko warned as everyone saw the silhouette on the roof top. Hysterical laughing came from where the shadowed figure was as it jumped down to their level showing who it was.

“How’s it hanging about-to-be-dead Devils?” The man that jumped down started laughing at his own joke while swinging his sword around. “I guess it’s time to kill y’all now ain’t it!”

“Freed!?” Issei yelled surprised while Kiba took charge. “Hey Kiba, be careful! He has a sword that feels the same as Irina’s!” Issei yelled again making sure Kiba heard him.

“I know that! Freed has aHoly Sword!” Kiba shouted back slashing at Freed again who just ducked out of the way. “Besides I don’t need your help during this fight! I’ve got this!”

“That idiot!” Saji threw his robe off like the others getting ready for any surprises that may come. “We’ll back you up then!”

Kiba didn’t answer this time as he was too busy crossing blades with Freed who could actually keep up with him, speed wise.

“What the? How’s Freed keeping up with Kiba’s speed as a knight?” Issei asked himself, watching the blurs of light pass his face wondering why Freed was so fast. The two stopped dashing and swinging their swords to take a break, but Freed’s the one that spoke up from the roof of the building.

“Surprised, huh? This myExcalibur Rapid, which can enhance anyone’s speed by tenfold, but for me, I call it the Chop-Chop sword!” Freed’s distorted voice shocked everyone as they learned about such a dangerousHoly Swordwas in the hands of a maniac.

“I gotta help Kiba!” Issei brought out hisSacred Gearand started building energy with the artifact. “If only I can send Kiba a boost, but they moving too fast for me to aim!”

“I got this! If all you need to is to get them to stop then!” Saji’s left hand started glowing and forming a small lizard gauntlet around his wrist. “This is my own DragonSacred Gear!Line!” From the lizard’s mouth shot a small but thick glowing line towards the fight as it wrapped around Freed’s leg, immobilizing him(what a stupid ass weak useless weapon. It’s a lizard with a long tongue, what a shocker).

“What the hell!? What is this crap!?” Freed tripped over himself with the rope tied around his leg and when he tried to cut it with the sword it just bounced right back off. Koneko walked over to Issei picking him up and throwing him over to Kiba as he screamed in terror but ultimately getting the power boost over to Kiba.

“Thanks guys, I’ll make sure to use this power well.” Kiba smiled as he readied his sword, “Sword Birth!” From the ground sprouted tons of swords of all shapes, sizes and a variety of colors all aiming for Freed while he cursed aloud. Swing his sword around him wildly Freed just managed to fend off some of the swords coming at him but taking a misstep he was about to be impaled when all the swords stopped for some reason.

An old man wearing a white bishop robe walked out of the metal doors stopping Kiba when he heard a certain name from Freed.

“Oh, old man! I can’t believe you’re here, Valper!”

“Valper!?” Kiba said the name with poison in his voice when he recognized the man from the experiments.

“Ah, Freed. It still looks like you don’t know how to use the swords properly.” Valper faced Freed from the roof as Freed frowned.

“It’s not my fault! This stupid blue rope is tying me up!” He demonstrated with another stab at the line that encompassed his leg while the sword bounced off again.

“Why don’t you put your following magic into the sword, make it become one with you.” The fake priest said smiling at Freed.

“Wait, isn’t that the leader of theHoly Swordexperiments then?” Saji asked still holding on tightly to Freed.

“Harness my power into the sword, uh?” Freed started to concentrate while the others got alarmed by this. The sword in Freed’s hands started glowing a yellow-orange color after a while as he was just grinning like a maniac. “Hohohoho! It’s working! Now let’s cut you guys up!”

Swinging his newly powered up sword at the rope straddling his leg, Freed managed to cut through this time sending Saji flying back from his own applied force. Relishing his now free leg, Freed launched high up in the air ready to slice open Kiba. Realizing this, Kiba readied his own sword to counter his opponents but was surprised to see Xenovia blocking the blow for him when Freed was about to strike.

“What the heck! When did she get here!” Saji screamed very surprised by this.

Answering his question, Koneko spoke turning to look at him, “We were supposed to call them anyway.” She held up the communication device while the others caught up.

“What’s up guys!” Natsu yelled running to the fight with Irina.

“Natsu! Gosh, I’m glad you’re here!” Issei smiled at his friend/bane-in-life as he came walking up to him.

“Hey Issei, is that the “Viper” guy? And does that maniac have a Holy Sword?” Natsu asked pointing at the people named.

“Don’t worry, you’ll get caught up eventually.” Issei patted Natsu on the shoulder while he just looked at the situation in confusion.

“Freed Zelzan Valper Galilei, you will hereby be punished for turning to heretics and joining over to the Fallen Angels!” Xenovia and Freed got into a sword lock until Kiba came in slashing his own sword towards Freed who dodged, jumping back to Valpar’s side.

“Freed” Valper started, getting Freed’s attention. “You mustn’t fight them now.” The person next to him stared wide eyes at him but he continued on. “Two of them haveHoly Swordsand another has a powerfulSacred Gear; we are clearly outmatched.”

Sighing, Freed complied, “Fine you win,” He said to Valper, “But I’m getting you f.u.c.ks back next time, got it!” Then once again in a puff of smoke, they were gone.

“Damn it. We were so close,” Xenovia got down from the roof of the factory standing next to her partner. “Come on Irina, we have some searching to do.” Looking back at the rest she smiled a little, “Thank you for the help you gave us. You’ve helped greatly in this investigation.”

“Eh, it was no biggy.” Natsu smiled back at them waving.

“Wait Natsu. Can’t you smell them out?” Issei asked hurriedly, not wanting to give up.

“Smell the out? What?” Irina confusedly asked not expecting to get an answer.

“I tried that when he left but his trail ends and starts here, like when I got here.” Natsu sighed scratching his head.

“As I said, I thank you for your help, but now we must go.” Xenovia and Irina dashed off leaving them rest of them to sulk.

“Wait where’s Yuuto-senpai?” Koneko pointed out having the rest realizing that Kiba was gone.

“Damn it! He’s gone too! This whole thing turned out to be a failure.” Issei stomped his foot on the ground trying to let out his anger about this situation.

“Hey don’t say that! Kiba said he was going to help us and he still will! I don’t think he’s the kind of guy to turn his back on family!” Natsu screamed getting Issei back to his senses.

“Yeah yeah, you’re right. I shouldn’t look at things like that.” Issei still had a gloomy face on but was automatically gone when Rias and Sona appeared out of the blue. “President?” That’s when it dawned on him, “The heck are you doing here!?”

“Hello to you too Issei. And I found you by having Akeno keep an on you guys.” Rias stepped out of theMagic Circle.

“F.u.c.k.” Issei felt like he was caught doing drugs by his parents.

“Now will you explain what’s going on?” Sona spoke sternly this time putting her hands on her h.i.p.s. It took a while for the explanation to happen, mostly because of Natsu’s constant budding in, giving unnecessary information.

“And that’s what happened. We’re very sorry, we just wanted to get Kiba back.” Issei and Saji ended up on their knees at some point, begging for mercy.

“And why are you in this again Saji?” Sona turned her head to the boy while started sweating from her glare.

“I-I heard what they were going through and wanted to help!” Saji was terrified. He did warn them about the severity of the punishments she dished out.

“I see. You just didn’t want to lose Kiba, correct?” Rias looked at Koneko and Issei on their knees with Natsu sitting on his butt.

“Really President! Man, am I glad I got you; so caring and understanding; you’re the best!” Issei bowed his head smiling thinking he got out of trouble.

“Thank you for the compliments Issei, but you’re still getting a punishment.” Rias smiled at his surprise face, “Look at that, Sona already got started on hers.” It was true as she was already spanking him with magic, probably going to go up to one thousand.

“With magic! You’ve got to be kidding me!” Issei yelled scared for his behind.

“Well, what kind of master will I be without punishing their servants for misbehavior.” Rias got up from the place she was sitting at and looked towards Natsu. “Oh and Issei you are only going to get 500 while Kaneko gets 1.”

“But that’s unfair!” Issei whined.

“I’m pretty sure you’re the one that lured her into this.” Issei shut his trap knowing that it was partly true, “Natsu, you’re getting 1000 spankings.”

“The hell!? That doesn’t make sense!” Natsu screamed throwing his arms about, while Rias shook her head.

“You could have stopped them from doing this but instead you aided them. That’s why you’re getting the most.” Rias explained.

“No, that’s just being biased! You doing that just to get back at all the times I pranked you at your house!” Natsu yelled making his face comically angry while pointing at Rias who just smirked at him.

“That might be true.” She still smirked summoning the magic into her hand. “Now show me that butt of yours Natsu.”

Location at school the next day(filler):

“Damn spoiled Princess.” Natsu was walking out of his changing room for gym class rubbing his behind. The regulated gym outfit that he was supposed to wear was modified by him of course. With his white t-shirt, Natsu ripped both short sleeves off showing his “tattoo”(that’s what people in the school called it) and the regular sweatpants were cut off at the knees and he opted to wear black sandals. The gym instructor, of course, went against it but seeing as she’s in her 20’s we all see why she didn’t.

“My ass is all sore because of her. How am I supposed to do any exercise like this?” Natsu continued rubbing his sore behind as the other classmates walked out to the gym. Since this was originally an only girls school there were only ten boys including Natsu in that class while rest of the 30 students were girls.

“Okay, class!” The gym teacher yelled getting everyone’s attention. “Today we will stay inside to do some dodgeball! This time let’s not have all the boys on the same team!”

‘They all got destroyed.’The teacher thought sighing. Eventually, everyone got into two teams with Natsu going on Rias’s side. Akeno was surprisingly against Rias on the other as the two of them had an intense staring contest.

“I won’t lose Natsu to you got it.” Akeno said all too sweetly walking up to meet Rias in the middle of the court.

“What does that even mean?” Rias asked blushing.

“You know what I mean President, so don’tp.u.s.s.y out, ne?” Akeno smiled knowing she got on Rias’s nerves.

“Oh, we’ll see who p.u.s.s.y’s outAky-chan. And I won’t letmyNatsu get into your sadistic hands.” Rias butted heads with Akeno as the both of them smiled creepily at each other shaking hands. Watching this Natsu almost pissed his pants.

‘I’m getting a bad nostalgia from this.’Natsu was getting flashbacks from when he was a kid with Erza and Mira in them. ‘I’m screwed if I’m somehow involved in this in any way.’

He was screwed anyway.

“Let’s do this!” The teacher blew her whistle signaling the start of the game. Everyone started running up to the balls placed in the middle of the court grabbing as much they can like animals.

“What a second what the hell is dodgeball?” Yep, he was screwed any way.

Everyone started throwing balls at each other while Natsu walked over to the coach asking, “What in the world is dodgeball?”

“I won’t lose to you Akeno!” Rias threw a ball at her as she managed to dodge it while it hit another person.

Akeno caught a ball from the air and threw at Rias as hard as she could without her magic. “Neither will I!” Rias also dodged the ball doing a flip while picking up another one from the ground. Thus the cycle began.

Back with Natsu, he just got informed in the worst way possible about what dodgeball is. Did I mention that the gym teacher is slightly and unnaturally more into gore and violence than a regular person? Well if I didn’t, she is and just told another violent person what how violent this game was.

Oh, how the Dragon comes.

“I’m all FIRED UP!” Natsu’s voice echoed through the gym as everyone stopped to look at him.

‘I love it when he does that.’ The Gym instructor thought dreamily. Picking up the closest ball, everyone watched his movements like it was something to behold as Natsu examined the ball in his.

‘So this game is basically like everyone brawl I’ve been in with Fairy Tail. This should be fun.’Natsu grinned mischievously as he looked at his first victim who happened to be a boy. Winding up for a throw, Natsu threw his arm back and launched it forward as the ball flew fast at the boy knocking him in the noggin.

“Holy shit! He’s-!” Another boy screamed as he was suddenly knocked down to by a red blur.

“We’re doomed!” Another screamed as he tried to ran away but was blown back from another one of Natsu’s balls.

“This guy’s freaking OP!” A boy with an odd haircut screamed terrified.

“No, we can do this if we just work together!” A girl said this, picking up a ball from the ground as others followed. “Come on, all at once!” Then from her lead, eight balls were thrown at Natsu as he just grinned. Quickly taking a ball from the floor, he blocked the first two, dodge three and caught one between his legs and the other in his left hand and the last one between the two balls in his hands.

Dropping them all Natsu grinned throwing one at the girl who started the whole barrage instantly knocking her down.

“He has no mercy! Even for women!” Some random person said while the coach drooled over his performance.

“Come on who’s next!?” Natsu screamed excitedly liking this game but no one answered.

“Natsu, I think you should take it down a hundred notches.” Rias said looking embarrassed.

“I should have expected this from Natsu-kun.” Akeno smiling putting a hand on her chin dreamily looking at Natsu.

“This isn’t over yet!” Rias screamed throwing a ball towards Akeno who just barely dodged it. And just like that, the whole game started again but with no one obviously throwing at Natsu. After a couple minutes, it was only down to Akeno, Rias and Natsu with the “siblings” on the other side.

“You don’t deserve him!” Akeno screamed throwing another ball at Rias.

“You can’t have him!” Rias dodged it and picked up a ball to the side of her rolling to the side to dodge another incoming ball. Throwing that ball, Rias aimed directly for Akeno’s stomach while she turned to the side quickly avoiding the red object. Picking up another ball Rias started to let her magic seep out. No one was there because of head injuries and stomach aches(because of Natsu) and the others just got out because it got too dangerous. The only there was the coach.

Akeno also let her magic rise putting it into the balls in her hand.

“Uh, Princess, I don’t think it would be good to-” Natsu was cut off as Rias looked at him with a stare that reminded him of Erza’s.

“Don’t get into this. I have to do this for myself Natsu.” She threw her magically infused ball towards Akeno who jumped high into the air to dodge it as the ball broke into the wooden floor.

“See, you’re not fit to have him! He just wants to help and you push him away!” Akeno threw the ball in her hand aiming for Rias while she dodged like Akeno. About to land Rias, did not see the other ball in Akeno’s hand but Natsu did. “This is it!”

She threw the ball towards Rias while she realized she couldn’t dodge it as she was still in the air about to land. Rias closed her eyes waiting for the ball to hit until she noticed that it never did. Hearing a gasp from Akeno, Rias opened her eyes to see Natsu standing in front of her with his arms wrapped protectively around her as there was a red mark on his back shirt.

“Natsu you didn’t.” Rias watched as he fell to the ground as she caught him just in time.

“Natsu!” Akeno rushed to him as she held him just as Rias did. They both looked at him in worry not sure if he was conscious. Turning him to face front they found that he was indeed unconscious and breathing normally. Sighing in relief the two girls looked at each other and smiled.

“Still friends?” Rias asked looking at Akeno.

“Always.” She smiled at Rias agreeing.

“Erza Mira scary…” Natsu trailed off in his sleep as the two looked at him wondering who the names he mentioned were.

“Let’s get him to the Nurse’s office.” The gym instructor said walking up to them, “I say that I do it.” The two didn’t answer as they were already gone. “I have to find my moment with Natsu-kun somehow.”

Location in the club room at the end of the day:

Everyone was present at the time of the meeting as they were talking about the only person missing.

“So there was no word from Kiba, mhm?” Rias contemplated, worried from her knight.

“Yeah, he hasn’t contacted us at all from when he left the factory.” Issei answered.

“Well, hopefully we’ll find him. Akeno and I have sent out Familiars to search the area so hopefully, we’ll find something.” Rias informed crossing her legs on the couch she was sitting on next to Natsu.

“Ah, Rias. One of our Familiars has found something.” Akeno said turning to face her from her seat.

Location in the edges of town within the forest:

“What the!? Irina!” Rias and her Peerage, excluding Natsu, popped out of aMagic Circlethat lead to the area where one of the Familiars found something interesting, which happened to be Irina’s beaten up body. Her clothes are in shreds showing parts of her body that it use to cover as she was laid out on the ground in pain. Issei, Asia and Natsu ran to her side as Natsu held her in his arms for comfort.

“Irina what happened to you!?” Issei yelled in anguish seeing his new friend in this state.

“I was attacked you must leave while there’s still time.” Irina’s voice was low and soft as each breath was hollower than the other. Asia already took the intuitive by healing her beaten body as best she could.

“Where’s Xenovia and Kiba!?” Issei asked again.

“They- we were separated.” Irina answered, her voice much stronger than before thanks to Asia.

“Separated? By who?” Issei wondered.

“He’s incredibly strong. You have to watch out, he hasHoly Swordstoo, including mine.” Irina felt as though she wanted to pass out but held on long enough for one more question.

“Who is this person?” Natsu asked this time changing her position to make it more comfortable.

“It was Freed” She finally succ.u.mbed to her sleep while Natsu was fuming. No, I mean he was literally breathing out small puffs of steam from his mouth.

“Not that bastard again! I’m really starting to hate that guy!” Issei proclaimed at the top of his lungs. At that moment another portal opened showing Sona and her two subordinates.

“Sona, you came!” Rias went to greet her friend as Sona checked on Irina.

“So she’s this badly hurt?” She asked Asia.

“Yes, although I have started to heal her wounds my magic can’t help recover lost magic.” Asia answered sadly bringing her head down.

“Don’t worry, we have an emergency room in my home.” Sona comforted Asia, “Tsubaki, I bet you already know what to do.”

“Yes, I’ll do it right away.” Tsubaki picked up Irina as she instantly disappeared in aMagic Circle.

“Man, Issei, I don’t understand a thing that’s going on here.” Saji spoke scratching his head while shaking hands with Issei.

“Don’t worry, I know what you mean.” Issei smiled at his friend feeling ignorant too.

“When did you two get all buddy-buddy?” Sona asked as Soji went stiff.

“Ever since we bonded from our spankings.” Issei answered.

“That’s a good point-” Sona couldn’t answer back as there was a very dangerous and ominous feeling in the air that made her chest hurt a bit. Turning to look she found that the others were experiencing the same except Natsu.

“My oh my, the little Devils have taken the bait and fell into the spider’s web. Ironic isn’t it.” A voice was heard through the trees in front of them as they all got tense and ready for battle.

“Wait I know that smell.” Natsu growled as he lit his hand on fire.

“Woah woah, woah! No need for violence Devil shits! I just came to talk.” Freed walked out of the bundles of trees with his ever present crooked smile on. Rias and Sona immediately jumped to the front lines ready for action.

“What do you mean ‘talk’?” Rias questioned, seriously considering coming here.

“Yeah,my bosswants to talk to you Rias Gremory.” Free spat out as the air suddenly had a sickly darkness shrouding it.

“But isn’t your boss Valper!?” Issei asked feeling a giant magical presence coming closer.

“Nope,” A deep snarky voice echoed in the area sending chills through everyone, “I am.” Out of nowhere, a very pale person appeared in the sky with neck length black hair. He was wearing a black robe that covered his whole body but had gold chains with gems accessorized around the neck part of the clothing.

“That Fallen Angel he has ten wings.” Koneko said in disbelief.

“He must be a leader. One of the leaders of Grigori.” Akeno added.

“Yes, I am Kokabiel, one of the leaders of Grigori and I only came to talk to the sister of the Satans.” Kokabiel smiled seeing the shocked faces of Sona and Rias.

“It’s nice to finally meet you Kokabiel,” Rias put on a strong front even though she was scared shit less, “My name is Rias Gremory as you already know. What brings you to our territory?”

Not answering the question, Kokabiel went off on his own, “My what beautiful crimson hair you have. Almost as bright as your brother’s.” Kokabiel looked at the crowd seeing their tense faces until he landed on one that wasn’t even scared but had a grin on it. “You boy, who are you? And why do you have crimson hair, that is only the sign of being a Gremory.” He pointed towards Natsu as he realized it.

‘Shit! I forgot I still have my red hair!’Natsu thought, trying to come up with an excuse, “I’m uh you see it’s a bit complicat-”

“He’s my brother!” Rias screamed standing in front of Natsu, “He’s my older brother that came here to see what the human world looks like!”

“What! You’re saying that the Gremory’s have kept one of their children hidden for all these years! But for what reason” Kokabiel said the last part to himself but decided not to ponder on it too long as he was going to die anyway, “Anyway, to answer your last question, I came to have some fun in your little hideout: Kuou Academy. If I do Sirzechs will come won’t he?”

“That’s only going to cause another three-way war between Devils, Fallen Angels and Angels.” Sona said fixing her glasses.

“I expected the angels Michael or Gabriel to come but they only sent two women withHoly Swordsand a weak ass priest.” Kokabiel snarled.

“So your intent was clear from the start. You just want to create another war behind the other Fallen Angels back. In fact, I’m sure Azazel and Shemhazai went against it.” Rias deduced as Kokabiel gained a tick mark.

“Those two can go screw themselves! All I want is war! A Glorious war that shows which race is superior to the other! And I will make sure that the Fallen Angels will come out on top!” Kokabiel threw his arms up in the air wanting to destroy them right now but decided against it. “You all will not get in my way.”

“The three factions on teetering on the edge, so if you do this everything will be thrown into chaos!” Akeno screamed at Kokabiel as he just grinned.

“You have no idea howboredI was when the war ended. I need excitement back in my life! I need another war to give me back some adrenaline running through my veins!” Kokabiel laughed joyfully liking how that all sounded. “Your brother there knows what I’m talking about.” He said evilly looking at Natsu.

“What?” Natsu asked confused.

“Don’t play dumb boy! I can see it in your eyes, you live to fight; you thrive in it!” Kokabiel yelled.

“What are you talking about! I may like fighting but I don’t kill just for fun like you! I have principles unlike you and I don’t enjoy watching people die in a war, so I’ll do everything in my power to stop you!” Natsu screamed back at him as Kokabiel just chuckled.

“Natsu” Issei trailed off looking at him.

“This guy’s insane!” Saji yelled.

“Don’t you love it though! He even gave me these presents!” Freed yelled enthusiastically opening his robe, showing two moreHoly Swordson the sides. “Look! There’s even that little girl’s sword! She was so weak, it was like taking a weapon of destruction from a baby, Hahahahahaha!” Freed laughed hysterically closing his jacket again, “But of course. I can use them all as I’m invincible!”

“You’ve got to be kiddin’ me.” Issei stared at the three swords wide eyes with his mouth gaping.

“Now let us begin the war, Gremory’s!” Kokabiel sent multiple spears of light at them as Natsu did aFire Dragon’s Roarprotecting them but also blowing up the light spears making a smoke screen. Rias sent a blast of magic blowing away the smoke only to see both Freed and Kokabiel gone.

“I really hate that guy.” Natsu said under his breath.

“Damn it! Where’d they go!?” Issei frantically looked around getting up from the ground.

“They went that way, towards the school.” Koneko pointed out from the top of a tree.

“We have to hurry then!” Sona disappeared in aMagic Circlewith Soji as Rias and her peerage prepared to go to the academy.

“You know a Fallen Angel of that caliber could easily destroy this whole town.” Akeno said facing Rias.

“Then I won’t let that happen!” Natsu and Issei proclaimed in unison.

“But Rias,” Natsu started, ” I have to get something from Zechs so I’ll be gone for a while. You’ll be fine by yourself right?” He asked worriedly.

“Of course she’ll be fine, I’m with her!” Issei hit his chest in pride as he stood in front of Rias. Laughing a bit Rias stepped in front of Issei and gave Natsu a hug.

“Yes, I’ll be fine ‘nii-san’, we’ll all be.” Rias smiled hugging Natsu tighter, “But why are you leaving anyway?”

“I have to get something back at the castle that will surely help us win!” Natsu grinned pumping his fist in the air as Rias let him go. “But don’t worry, I’ll be back Princess.” Natsu reached into his pocket and pulled out a tattered piece of paper. Then he was gone in a flash of light while Rias recomposed herself.

“Okay, my servants, get ready for battle!” Rias yelled determinedly.

“Yes, President!”