[IC] Hightschool DxDxD

[KoL]

---Outside the House---

”I’m sorry for that Moe-nee, but…” Yuriha apologized to Moena, but didn’t dare to mention the true reason why she ate so much, since she already knew that. However, Yuriha entered their house with a smile on her lips after Moena sighed and took the bags out of her hands.

---Inside the Main Hall---

”Tadaima!” Yuriha still kept the rather Japanese habit of announcing that she’d returned whenever she entered their house, though it was less out of politeness and more because she liked when someone greeted her back.

However, today, the one waiting them at wasn’t no one of their family, or better, it was someone more or less like family, but still…

Yuriha hadn’t even had the time to process Orin’s flamboyant entry speech and he was already draped around her and touching her ears like she were a lost puppy, or something like this. Not that Yuriha was really bothered by this, actually, she did like the care but it’s just that it’s embarrassing to be touched like this in front of everyone.

”Mmm… it’s been a while, Ori-kyun.” Yuriha said greeting him back, while letting out a was moan that was more cat than fox-like. Moena was about to grab Orin by the collar before Yuriha was further harassed by the lovable pervert, but then, a shower of cold water washed away his heat.

A moment later Runa came down the stairs apologizing for her mistake and, before the chaos could get bigger, Moena gave some quick commands to everyone before going up the stairs. Yuriha and Hecate were told to lead the Orin and Marcus to the living room, while Runa went to brew some tea for them all.

---At the Living Room---

Yuriha and Hecate showed the boys the way to the couches, more for Marcus’s sake then Orin’s as the latter passed so much time at their house that, sometimes Yuriha heard Moena calling him a freeloader, though she didn’t knew what that meant.

However, before they stepped in the living room, Hecate stopped both Yuriha and Orin and told them to go get a shower and some dry clothes, because they were making a mess out of the hallway. To avoid any further complications Marcus was left alone in the living room while Hecate went upstairs to help Yuriha avoid Orin's advances.

---At the Girl’s Bathroom---

”Could you stop moving, please, the shampoo will get your eyes.” Hecate said while she was trying, and failing, to help Yuriha bathe since she never did it unless someone went in with her.

“Mmm… not there, please, He-chan… mmm” Said Yuriha as Hecate was trying to wash her tails.

”I said to stop moving, godammit, look at the mess you’ve done!”Having mentioned the name of the Big G, Hecate was reward with a sharp stab in her head, which made her trip on a soap bar and fall over Yuriha. The ”KYAHH!” that Orin heard while eavesdropping form the men’s bathroom was proof that Hecate had touched something else than Yuriha’s beastly appendage during the fall.

”F*ck! Don’t you know when someone is blaspheming, you bastard!” Hecate shouted towards the heavens.

After that, both girls went in the bathtub together before and stayed there for some time, before going back to the living room. Their bonding slightly bigger thanks to the shared shower.

---Back at the Living Room---

When the three of them, Yuriha, Orin and Hecate, arrived back at the living room, fresh out of their baths, everyone except Moena and Zeke were there. While they waited Runa served them some fresh brewed tea, the perfect thing to have after a nice bath, she even remembered to make some of Yuriha’s favorite, barley tea.

“Thanks, Runa-san… mmm…” Yuriha said after drinking a cup of tea and then, snuggling with her favorite cushion, again acting more like a lazy cat than a fox.

It didn’t took long, however, for Moena to come in, followed shortly by Zeke teleporting into the room while carrying a boy that smelled of many unpleasant things, including blood that wasn’t his own.

”Grr…”Yuriha growled as her senses where suddenly startled by boy waking up and looking around with eyes that betrayed his killing intent. She had seen eyes like those for a long time, so there was no way she couldn’t know when someone wished evil upon her, or any other person, so openly.

However, instead of readying herself to attack him, Yuriha ran and hid behind Moena, while still scowling at the boy. It wasn’t normal of her to do that, but this boy had an aura that remembered Yuriha of one of the few people that she feared, a devil that couldn’t be killed by her even after he’d driven her to berserk and instead reveled in terrifying a young and lost girl and would have killed her if not for Zeke’s interference under the authority of the very own Lucifer.

The name of that devil is Riser Phenex, a person Yuriha will always hate as long as she lives.

[demonspade64]

---Inside the Main Hall---

Marcus was amazed that Moena was about had changed her appearance like that, However it doesn't change the fact that he was still remain a little bit weary of her; unlike Zeke who he trusts cause he saved him. Meanwhile he keep his ears toward the teen with black hair as he watched him toy with the ears of Kitsune causing her to make cute sound in which he found somewhat cute, only for another lady to apparently spill water on him. Marcus couldn't help but burst out laughing him for two minute straight. he could tell if the girl meant it or not but that was pretty damn funny. To him this Orin seem to be full of himself, he can't say he like the sort of character however he own it the Zeke to try to get along with him.

---inside the living room(Before wakes up Sonitus)---

Marcus though it was best to stay the living room, With his clothes kind of blood from his near death experiment. He didn't have a change of clothes on him nor did he want to bother anyone. Presides With all this supernatural stuffing going on he rather not even breath on anything until he find out what is which. When his peer came back he kindly share a cup of tea with them. All of a sudden he saw a red flash of light causing him to jump. "Shit" before getting up and crouch behind the crouch. After all, Last time he saw a flash of light he ended up fatally wounded by a glowing spear. "Shit what the fuck is happening!" he asked out loud seeming Panic. HE then looks around for something to use as a weapon. When he saw Yuriha glowing he can almost confirm something was happening "Are we being attacked?".

---While Sonitus wakes up---

Marcus had calm down a bit such then beforehand. He watched what was going on from his original seat .

"I hope you don't mind waiting for your questions, we first have to straighten out the current situation with our newest member"

Marcus couldn't help but sigh. He was impatience he want to find out why he was kill in that forest. "Very well." Marcus simply told him trying to repression his annoyed tone, as he pant around the room. HE could help but notice how tense everyone in the room was, including Ms.Sunshine who had her hand on her sword. He begin to wonder if if he should pick the fire iron he had moved close to his seat.

[Mtntopview]

["now I know that Moena her form must have been a shock but do try to calm down or we all will never get anywhere"]

Shocked? He was beyond shocked. This whole series of events was incredibly mind blowing to him. He had half a mind to try and force his way out of the room, or bolt out the window now. It was then he realized that they were all had a weapon of some kind. He was terribly outmatched, and if he managed to escape, he wouldn't get far. It took a second longer for him to realize something much more important. They were all being unnerved by his own intensity, as he had been acting like a cornered animal. They were likely concerned that he would lash out, and harm one of their own in some way. With this mistake now illuminated, he corrected it immediately. His face changed from a cold glare to just cold and empty. He liked to consider himself an expert in hiding himself, and right at that moment he had been unveiled.

"What do you want?" Taking a second glance at his situation, it was very clear that he wasn't going to be interrogated or tortured. Waking up on a rather nice couch and being directly addressed by the leader would indicate they were trying to recruit him. For what? He did not know. However, he would hopefully soon find out. This talk of powers and abilities was intriguing, as it gave him clues as to who he was dealing with. Currently, his speculation was that he had somehow come upon a cult, and they were trying to induct him as their newest member. Perhaps they were linked to those thugs, and were trying to trick him into thinking he was dead so he would feel indebted to them. All speculation, but it was a start.

@Drake Baku@demonspade64@KoL@Kitsune (mention everyone why not)

[Kitsune]

*SPLASH*

Orin was awakened from his daze caused by petting Yuriha, the feeling of cold water slamming into him from above was a sure fire way to cool him down, even if it was a accident. when Runa came running up to them Orin tried to remain collected as his body shivered a little form the cold "I-I-I-I'm fine. Don't worry about it!" He said trying to be brave but he was very thankful when he was taken away to get some new cloths and wash up. Sadly it seemed like he ended up taking one alone despite his protests that it would be so much faster, and his attempts to open the door being foiled as well.

Relaxing into the bath he gave off a relaxed sigh, it was nice at least after that cold shower to have such a nice warm bath to relax in and forget your troubles. However it seemed like the girls next door were dedicated to pushing his buttons. His glasses slowly fogged up from what he heared until ”KYAHH!” At which point he stood up from the bath in frustration and grabbed his head "I wanna see! I wanna see! I wanna see! Rah!"

By the time they had gone back downstairs to the living room Orin had gone back to looking refined and calm even while everything else was going on around him. He seemed content to simply watch for the time being, after all it was not his place to interfere, not yet anyway.

[Drake Baku]

Zeke smiled as the new kid tried to relax, he knew the kid was more hiding his own actions as he could still feel his tension, but that much is to be expected and at least the kid put it aside for the moment.
His smiled caused the girls to relax again, though Hecate kept her hand at her sword wanting to be sure.
Moena also decided to stay in her devil shape for multiple reasons, one is to comfort Yuriha, an other is cause she can act if the situation were to turn again and then there is the little matter that she just loved to be like this.

"what I want is nothing more then for you to listen, I am sure you have quite some questions about what has happened, such as why you are not dead, for that question I will give a simple answer, you did die but I revived you as a devil of our little family"

Zeke waited a little to let it sink on as he felt the kid was not going to believe him, disbelieve oozed from his aura.
"You have seen Moena her form, that should be enough to show you this is not a fairy tail, if you still dont believe me try praying to god, off course I think you may also wonder why you can see in a situation as this"
Zeke nodded to Moena who pressed the light button, everyone in the room would still be able to see as well as during the day.

"In the course of the following days you will likely notice other small changes" Zeke said before taking an other sip of his thee.
"Well to return to your question, There is nothing much I want or need from you, you are pretty much free to live your live as you wish, after this little talk you can go home, if you wish you can get a room here just as easy, But as I have reincarnated you There will be things you need to know, to start with in order to revive you I had to basically add you to my family, while your live will still be yours I do hope you wish to join us as well, otherwise you shall become a stray which is bad for you, devils outside us, fallen angels and holy angels and exorcists all hunt stray's, if you wish to go out on your own you need to be aware of this, regardless there may come times where I will ask you to lend us your strength, if you go your own way you will be free to refuse but I hope you will aid us"

Zeke knew he was putting a bit too much emphasis on he is free to go his own way, but seeing the kid's mental state it would be good to let him know he is not required to do anything, Zeke hoped he would relax.

[KoL]

Yuriha was still quite wary of the new boy, but having Moena nearby calmed even if just a little bit. "He has the blood of many other people over him and it's fresh. Why are you doing this, Zeke-sama?

"Want me to deal with him for you, kid?" The Void Dragon King made an offer, but Yuriha refused it, "No, Zeke-sama must have his reason and I trust him, but still if he threatens my family again I'll need your help.""As you wish, kid. I really don't understand it why did I have to end in the body of someone so kind that she tries to fill me with sweets instead of souls. Hahaha... just my luck!"

After having her private talk with the Void Dragon King, Yuriha was much more relaxed, she knew that she could protect her loved ones if she needed to, so for now she would trust on Zeke's decision. She took a step forward and shot a deadly glare to the boy making it clear that if he harmed anyone of those around her, he would regret it a thousand times over.

[Mtntopview]

@Drake Baku@KoL

As Zeke spoke, Sonitus kept glancing back at the girl who's hand still rested on her sword. He likely would keep an eye on her until she no longer remained a threat. Speaking of threats, the new information changed the situation drastically. He did die, and according to the leader of this little group, was now a 'devil'. He was less concerned about being devil than being considered a part of a family. Families were weakness, they held you responsible as a member, and he was very reluctant to consider these total strangers 'family'.

He had to repress the urge to make a move as the one called Moena moved to turn off the lights. While he was expecting some kind of surprise attack using the dark, but that didn't happen. Instead, it was as if the lights hadn't been turned off at all. The credibility of Zeke's story instantly grew.

As the devil leader continued explaining, he found himself amused at their naivety. Zeke was giving him way to much maneuvering room, and he would be sure to exploit that to it's fullest later on. However, thoughts of never returning left his head after hearing there were other entities that would hunt him. While he didn't have any concrete evidence for this, it was a possibility he didn't wish to bet on.

"What aid do you need?" Why would one as strong as Zeke made himself out to be, need assistance from him. Earlier the leader of this group had indicated that he was more than strong enough to take him. If that was so, then why was he needed? He simply didn't get the point of working in a team, it made much more sense to go it alone. There you didn't have to worry about teammates, or group strategy. The only time teamwork was involved with him was to be a meat shield, or a distraction.

[Drake Baku]

Zeke narrowed his eyes as he became serious.
"Rating games" was all he said.

Moena took this chance to turn the lights back on.

After she returned to her original position besides her master Zeke continued.
"In the devil world there are battles between the groups, these are called rating games and the winners of these games can gain massive power, even a groups King's peerage, meaning all of you, save for Orin as he is visiting us currently, you can grow in rank and power and eventually even gain a chance for your own peerage so regardless of your wishes you too will benefit from it and that is where I wish your aid, I have an Important aim to complete and to do so I need to rise beyond the basics high class ranks, I need to be high enough that the counsel CANNOT!" Anger filled his voice "Disregard me" his voice this time was softer and he forced himself to calm down.

Silence filled the room at that point, Zeke just sat in his chair with his eyes closed so Moena decided to continue from there on.

"After tomorrow we are all going to the mountains in Japan for a training session as our first game is coming up, perhaps you wish to join that as well, at least you would be save from the other fractions and get the chance to get stronger as well"

[demonspade64]

Marcus could help but stay silence for a minute as his hand begin to shake. "Let me get this straight, I had died back in the forest but your resurrect me but in doing so I was bought into a feud between three different species." he asked sounding quite calm,almost like he didn't exactly mind. "Don't get me wrong but i'm glad to be alive, and i wish to personal think you for saving for saving me." He told Zeke with a fake smile. "However, i wish to know one thing." he told him before calmly moving to his seat and sitting down. "Who kill me." He asked with a cold blooded stare; his hand held the arm rest of the seat tightly. It was oblivious at that point that he was some what pissed at his murder.

[Drake Baku]

"Mar..." Moena was trying to call out to him but was interrupted when Zeke raised his hand, yet even though she was silenced she smiled happily as it meant Zeke had calmed down again.
Zeke took a deep breath as he looked to Marcus.
"My apologies I said matters without regard to your own situation, but you dont have to worry, it is true the 3 factions have been tense since the last great war but rules have been set up, in normal matters all 3 sides are not to get involved with each other, which means that officially they are not allowed to just attack a member of any devil group but that only applies to those who are a member of a group, however one that is a stray is free for all sides, even devils should they become a danger to the 3 fractions or humans for that matter this is because they dont have a king protecting them"
Zeke then bended forward "though there are those who break the rules for various reasons, often these are fallen angels, but if you ever get into such a problem I will immediately be warned due to the crest" As Zeke said that the crest of his family started to glow on Marcus his right hand "as long as you wish to stay a part of this group, or as I prefer it, our family, you will be protected if you ever run into a problem"
Zeke then sat up straight again "as for your final question, you are party right, I revived you before you died as it was impossible to get you to a place to heal you in time and you said yourself you wished to live, but someone did tried to kill you yes, I do not know the guy's name though but he was a fallen angel that wanted to break the tension and cause a new war, I do not know to what faction of the fallen he belonged too but he is dead now himself, it seemed even in the fallen ranks he was a heretic as the one that struck him down was Azazel himself, the leader of the Grigori of fallen angels"

Zeke then turned quit to let all the info sink in, he hoped that this would convince the new kid to just join them for his own safety, but he was mostly thinking about this fallen angel, now that he mentioned it, why would a single low ranked guy like him wanted to start a war all by himself, something was off here...
He just hoped that whatever it was would not come to haunt them.

[demonspade64]

OOC: for everyone sake i'm making this short.

Marcus was somewhat relieve to hear that he would be somewhat safe as long as he stays in the group,Which is good cause he was planing on it anyway. While looking at his hand he can see new families crest on it. HE then took a minute of silence to choose his words. "Again, thank you for saving me. it would have sucked to have just died in that forest like that." He told him truly while looking down at his feet. "Also if you see...Az-Z-el character give him my thanks for avenging me." he told him. "I think i'm going to stick with the group, Let me call my folks and tell them i'm staying over a friend how tonight." He said before leaving to make a call.

[Mtntopview]

@KoL@demonspade64@Drake Baku@kitsune

Sonitus was silent while the group continued. Apparently he wasn't the only person who had died and was reincarnated. This other boy had been through the same thing. Zeke also gave away an important piece of information about himself. He had some kind of grudge against this 'council', and it sounded really personal. He inwardly smirked (careful not to let his emotions show to the others), he could use that.

"I will join" The chance to get stronger was worth it, and if things went south he could always vanish into the wilderness where they would be training. It would also give him a chance to observe the strengths and weaknesses of this group, which individuals were a distinct threat to him, and how well they worked together. After all, it wasn't every day that one died and had a strange group of supernatural creatures open up a wide assortment of doors for you.

((short, rushed, but hopefully enough to move things along. Again, sorry))

[Drake Baku]

As soon as the new kid said he would join the entire mood shifted in a good way.
Zeke nodded and as Marcus returned he spoke up "Alright then, while I know you and Marcus will have more questions, I think its late enough to call it a day, Your free to stay as well, what is your name?"
Zeke waited till the kid replied with the truth (as he noticed it by the kid's aura if he was lying or not and would follow him up on it) before continuing"Just a small warning, As your only reincarnated today your bodies wont be used to the sunlight, it will feel unpleasant and draining, but that will only be for a few days as you get used to it, also as Marcus has noticed, its best not to pray or talk to God, it will create a feedback as punishment from the heavens as a sharp pain in your head, it wont leave damage on long range or hurt for a long period of time but it is still rather annoying"

Zeke then stood up and walked towards the hall "Marcus you are a curious one, you curse to the heavens and get damage, well your not the only one, But the other one curses blames directly, but I do not get that feel from you"
From there on Zeke walked out the room and went upstairs to his own room.

==Moena==
Moena looked at Marcus and Sonitus "Marcus if you will follow me I can show you to one of the empty rooms where you can sleep, Sonutis, the same applies to you if you wish to stay here tonight"

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(The day of the trip)

In a deep forest at the foot of the mountain, well one of the 3 that stand in a close area, a bright light appeared and scared away the animals as the entire group, plus Orin for some reason.

Moena "alright everyone, from here out were going to climb the mountain"
Ophilia "Why?, we could have teleported to the camp right?"
Moena "Its part of the training, as that there are defenses set up, any teleportations would set of alarms at Lucifer's house, even though they know we are going in there, it would still be annoying as they have to check up too see if everything is fine"

From there on the group started to climb up the mountain, each had to carry their own gear but the members that never joined the camp was given additional stuff (balanced out between them) to test their stamina and strength.
Moena took the front and moved quickly so she could prepare some stuff before hand together with Runa.
Yumi and Hecate stayed with the 'beginners'*

Zeke and Orin were walking by them self, though close enough to the 'beginners' so Zeke could sense them with his Aura sense.
"So, Orin why did you join the training, I never seen you for someone to just follow us to this extend without a reason" Zeke asked his friend.

(OOC:
Yes we first have a slight interaction matter while walking up the mountain

* with beginners I mean the few that have never joined a training session of the group before; Yuriha, Marcus, Sonitus (and once Orin has been added to the group officially, he as well), this is because Yuriha has officially been in the group before Yumi so just saying the newest members wont work)

[Kitsune]

"Ah yes, well goodnight everyone"

Orin said causally as he went over to try and pick up Yuriha from the floor and into his arms like a princess. "Please don't disturb us" With that he started to head out and up stairs... For about a second or so until finally he was tossed into a very sacure room, chains and padlocks all over the poor guy. "Umf!" Struggle as he might his plans were once again foiled as the door slowly closed, leaving him in the dark more than a little disappointed and cursing Zeke's name.

------The day of the trip-----

"So, Orin why did you join the training, I never seen you for someone to just follow us to this extend without a reason"

Orin gave off a small chuckle as he raised his hands to his glasses and pushed them up slightly, the light reflecting off of them covering his eyes perfectly as he seemingly looked towards Yuriha. "Well of course I only came to look out for my betrov-," Orin paused as Zeke continued to stare at him, his way of lying was easy to pick up as he said been looking at Zeke the entire time not Yuriha for once.

"What? I cannot be worried for a friend because I am a devil?"

He gave off a sigh as he removed his vest, the sun getting to him today. "What you plan on doing is very silly you know so as your friend I came along to make sure you don't screw anything up after I am a expert on such games." He said that but really he had only been in a few, his former mistress being unwilling to allow her toy to become too hurt. "So I will see if you can live through this or not, maybe even help you out. Who knows."

[KoL]

OOC: Now on to my post, 'cause I can't wait.

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At the day of the trip

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Yuriha ran up the mountain side excitedly jumping between the tree branches like a ninja despite all the extra gear she was forced to carry as a part of her beginner's trial. She however, had the care of not spliting up too much from her other two peers, because even if she did knew that Zeke was observing everything from afar with his aura sense, Yuriha didn't want to leave Marcus alone with Sonitus, who she didn't trusted at all. So, if the shady guy tried to do anything with the newest member of her family, Yuriha would be there to defend him on spot.

"I wonder, how would it feel... playing the knight who saves the damsel in distress just for once." Yuriha said to herself in as low a voice as she could, because she know they would have all their senses enhanced by the devil transformation by now, so if she were careless they could hear her delusional dreams.

Yuriha stopped her branch hopping not too long after she began it however. The reason was not because she had become tired, because different from her peers who had only the little strenght enhancement granted by the devil transformation, Yuriha had both her physical powers from her kitsune heritage and the ones she borrowed from the Void Dragon King.

Truth be told, the only thing limiting Yuriha's capacities is the fact that she's so young, therefore, both her body and her magic aren't developed enough. It was probably that fact, she having no clear strengths or weaknesses, that made Zeke choose the position of pawn for her so to not force her growth in any particular direction while crippling the others, despite the fact that this much raw power ment she would cost a bunch of his remaining pawns.

---

In a matter of moments her two companions found out what made Yuriha stop briefly a few moments ago when she came back running towrds then while holding a whole beehive in one hand and licking her licking her honey covered lips lips a thieving bear. It wasn't much long before they found themselves being chased by a bunch of japanese bees hellbent on avenging the loss of their house.

[demonspade64]

"This fucking sun suck, god damn it-Owwwwww! Fucking seriously. Ow okay i'll stop...jeezus! Ouch!! oh come on!" Marcus Didn't know what was more troublesome; the sun that was making him curse or the direct feedback from religious curses that would slip out of him mouth as he complain. Zeke observation was somewhat correct, that was because Marcus had a habit of using such curses that it was hard to quit by now.

As for that sun, well like Zeke mention was quite draining to him. However, despite the fact that he was possibly within the same height as Yuriha, Marcus had a body of a high school athlete before he reincarnated by Zeke, Plus he had a strong and stubborn personality. the sun was just another challenge that take getting used to. He was pushing himself to keep up with the girls, else his pride as a man would be damage. In fact went he was complain about the sun he had already forgotten the fact the the sunlight was draining him physically as well as emotionally. So to him there was no excuse to asked them for a brake, to him he just has to stay strong and hope that cursing excessive would help him push through.

*If none of the girls stop to take a brake, then Marcus would take on the appearance of a zombie who was struggles to keep up with them, and will ignore all outside stimulation exception for one occurrence: if the female that the further ahead of him stop in which case Marcus' body would then try to walk at least one step ahead of where she stops before it collapsed to the ground.

---Soon afterward(If Marcus would regain consciousness by then)---

Marcus notices that one of his peer are missing. "Where is Yuriha?" He asked himself realizing that the smallest their group(probably other then him) was missing. To him Yuriha was like the mascot of there group, so he felt that it was part of his responsibility to go back to check on her. He then go back to see her running in fear. "Hey Yuriha what wrong" he called out as he wonder what was up, as she got closer to him he could help but notice that there was yellow and black blurs following her, they almost looks like-oh god no! He though to himself before running right beside her. AS Marcus get closer and closer to the group ahead they can heard him cursing excessive.

[Mtntopview]

While less ... obnoxious about his current discomfort, Sonitus could relate to Marcus in that respect. When he had been told the sun would bother him, he brushed it off as the usual things people exaggerate. He quickly learned that this was not the case. This was easily the most cruel sun he had experienced in his life, and he could easily feel the sun slowly cooking his skin from the outside in. The main difference between him and Marcus was that he had no interest in any kind of competition. While his counterpart was exhausting himself in some bid to impress the group, Sonitus took a leisurely, yet efficient, pace. It wasn't like he didn't know where they were going. They had already been given instructions, and all it took to complete them was to follow the slope of the hill in an upward direction.

Having fallen a significant distance behind the main group (he stayed within eyesight though), he witnessed the annoying little girl jump around the forest. He had been cautiously watching her, making sure she didn't try and attack him or do anything else foolish. He could tell that she too was observing him, an action he respected. Blindly trusting someone you just met was stupidity of a unique level. Of course, all respect was gone when she went after the beehive.

Increasing his pace, he quickly passed Markus. The boy would be able to see a very slight smirk as he passed. As he continued ahead, quickly approaching the main group, he noted how a large amount of swears came from behind him. He was very appreciative that he was no longer the last in the group.

[KoL]

Yuriha observed as the other boy left Marcus behind and ran to save his own life while using one of his own family members as a human, or better, as a devil sacrifice, normally Marcus should be able to outrun him, after all, Zeke had given him the last of his knight pieces but he did burn himself up while trying to compete with the older girls.

Plus with would be definitely not good if those stinging things reached the other girls. Yuriha was already anticipating an earful from whoever noticed the whole ordeal, but, how was she supposed to know that bees could be this mean when she had never seen then in her whole life?

"Don't worry, Marcus-san, I'll save you." Yuriha said while falling behind and valiantly standing on the path of the enemy's army. Suddenly, the tip of her tails burst on blue tinged fire and and a fireball of the same color appeared on her right hand. Yuriha threw the fox fire at the bees coming after them, burning the bees with her magic flame.

After that, she got back to Marcus' side and grabbed his ghoul-like hand with her own small hand, "I'll help you, come, Marcus-san." she said while dragging him along towards the hilltop merrily, like a little sister who drag her older brother around while on a trip to an amusement park. On the way up, Yuriha didn't missed the opportunity to shoot a glare, or two, at the new boy.

Anyone could see that she clearly didn't liked him at all, as this was the first time that she revealed the mean side which is part of her kitsune nature towards anyone.

[Drake Baku]

==Zeke==

Zeke stared at Orin as he was lying, not cause the guy was so bad at it, though he pretty much was, but cause Zeke already had sensed that Orin was lying with his aura sense, there was always a small waver in a aura when people were being dishonest.

He smirked as Orin began ranting about not being able to be worried because he is a devil, they both knew devils can just as easy worry for those close to them.
"And what do you think I am trying to do my friend, I do not recall ever having told you my goal, but if you really worry then maybe we should see if your lady would flip when you return as my Rook" He said, officially Joking "I still do not understand how you have a woman in your live who is both not your king or lover yet rules your live like both can do"

Zeke around this time noticed the little battle with the bee's and sighed "Seems our beginners have angered some animals"
It did not take long before Yuriha took the bee's out so Zeke did not had to step in allowing the two to continue their talk.

==H&Y==

Hecate did not act when the bee's were coming thinking, you reap what you sow.
Yumi was currently distracted by something bigger off the path, making sure it would stay where it was "Seems he have entered the barrier already, there is a Wood troll to the west, if we hurry we can get past it without it noticing us.

(OOC: for this rp, Wood trolls are smaller, more human sized but still dangerous)

[demonspade64]

IC Note: Marcus was running next to her cause i wanted to paint that "running right next to each other" anime trope. Also...

IC: Marcus had stayed as close to Yuriha as he possibly could so he could figure out a way to safe her. He had yet to notice how fast he was really going. When he saw Sonitus moving slower than him, he simply thought that Sonitus was just really out of shape.

"Don't worry, Marcus-san, I'll save you."

"Save me?" he asked out loud sounding confused. He was trying to think of a way to safe her when its turns out that this fox girl can control can simply emit blue fire and throw it back at the bees. As soon as she threw the projectile back at them he grabbed her hand to make she doesn't fall behind. "Damn it why didn't I think of this sooner." He asked himself feeling like an idiot. The two then used their enchanted speed to get away as quickly as they could, Yuriha would be faster than him since Marcus has not yet reach the peak of his new devil body.

-------afterwards--------

Marcus had swatted Yuriha on the behind. "You do not pissed of local wildlife, especially bees. Do you understand me! Do you realize we could have been killed back there!" He scolded her sounding really angry at her for putting the group in danger. It was after he scolded her that he noticed that he was carrying an Elven long sword with a green transparent blade in his hand. He looked surprise as he moved his the upper part of body away from the blade while still holding it. "Whoa what the hell is this thing?" He asked out loud. Marcus didn't realize it then, but sometime during the chase he had ended up awakening his Secret Gear.

OOC: Note i decide to scrap the whole sword coming out of his chest thing and have it appear in his hand instead. I also decide that it default form would be an elven longsword instead of a katana. I'll update this in the Character bio.