"Are you alright Uzumaki-san!?"
"I-I'm fine. See? Girls can be tough too!"
I put on a brave face, but honestly… that was like back then. I thought I was going to be helpless and die like my parents did. I watched my parents helplessly die like that and I couldn't do anything… I was scared… but that voice saved me. Thank you mysterious voice! You are like my new best friend!
I put my hands down and deactivate my Sacred Gear… the barrier thingy goes. Cool. So I can at least defend Menma-kun and Kiba-kun if they get into trouble. That ape can defend herself. I will defend Koneko-chan and maybe Akeno-san if she is nicer to me and actually acknowledges my presence.
"I'm relieved!"
Kiba-kun then embraced me tightly! A girl could get used to this. My head right now is resting on his smooth chest… oh yeah. I could get lost in this embrace. His lovely heartbeat toppled with the loving embrace… It's like he is my boyfriend or something...
"Kiba! Get off her idiot!"
Menma-kun did something stupid and ripped me away from Kiba-kun and hugged me tightly! Geez, everyone is getting a little huggy today. I just saved myself, somehow with that voice's help. I wonder… My Sacred Gear is a barrier type Sacred Gear huh. Ok, that's a power I would want. It isn't an attack power, but a power to defend. If I was to have a Sacred Gear, then I'm glad it's that.
"A barrier type Sacred Gear huh. How useful."
Rias-senpai commented on my Sacred Gear. She doesn't even seem like she cared what happened to me then. But at least Kiba-kun and Menma-kun did. I wish I could put a barrier around her and seal her inside since she's a bad girl! Or maybe just put it around her head so she shuts up and starts treating Menma-kun with respect! And me also!
She then looked at the Stray Devil who looked pissed that its spear wasn't able to kill me. By the way, the stray Devil looks like a grotesque monster with a woman's upper body.
"Stray Devil Viser. We are here to eliminate you."
"Ketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketaketa…"
The abnormal laughter echoes around us.
"Leaving your Masters side and rampaging as you please definitely deserves death. In the name of Duke Gremory, I will gladly eliminate you!"
"You are cunning for a little girrrrrrl! I will rip your body, and colour it in red just like your haaaaaaair!"
Weird huh. What a horrid way of talking.
"Grunts sure do speak in a stylish manner. Yuuto!"
"Yes!"
Kiba-kun shot off from my side. I hope he's going to be ok! If not… maybe I could defend Kiba-kun with that barrier thingy!
"Menma, I will continue from the lecture before."
She said while glaring at Menma-kun and me. He's still embracing me tightly. I guess I worried him. And I guess she doesn't like the fact that he's hugging me. Don't worry Menma-kun, I can defend myself. And now I have some kind of barrier protection thing to defend me! I am so totes awesome!
"Yuuto's position is Knight. Its trait is speed. Those who become a Knight have their speed increased."
So Kiba-kun is a Knight huh. W-Well, he can be my Knight if he wants. My Knight in shining armour or whatever. Hehe, Kiba-kun was worried about my safety after all so… he is kind of like my… why is Menma-kun glaring at me? Don't tell me he knows what I'm thinking.
I looked to the monster who is trying to hit Kiba-kun with its other spear but he just dodges it like it's nothing at all. As expected of Kiba-kun!
"And Yuuto's ultimate weapon is swords."
Kiba-kun stops and suddenly he is holding onto a European sword. He took it out of the scabbard, and the drawn sword is reflecting the light of the moon.
Kiba-kun suddenly disappears again. Next moment, the scream of the monster echoes.
"Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
When I looked, both of its arms were cut from its torso along with the spear. Blood gushes out of its wound.
"This is Yuuto's power. Speed that you can't follow with your eyes, and sword skills of a professional. By combining these two, he becomes the fastest Knight."
Coolness. Kiba-kun is strong. Then I noticed a small shadow go near the monster… Koneko-chan! Don't hurt her! She's too adorable to get hurt! She's the only girl I actually like in that club right now as she actually does speak to me sometimes unlike the other two. It's kind of weird since we are opposites… no, I'm not even like that anymore. I gave that up...
"Next is Koneko. She is a [Rook]. The trait of a Rook is its..."
"Damn inseeeeeeeeect!"
STOMP!
The enormous monster tries to stomp on Koneko-chan! But the monster's foot didn't hit the ground. It wasn't able to stomp completely. You go Koneko-chan! You little loli!
"The trait of a Rook is simple. Absolute strength. And also very high defence. It's impossible for a Devil with that caliber to stamp on Koneko. It can't crush her."
Koneko-chan completely lifts up the monster.
"…Fly"
Koneko-chan jumps high and punches into the monster's stomach very sharply.
BANG!
The enormous body of the monster gets thrown backwards.
"Lastly, Akeno."
"Yes, Buchou. Ara ara, what should I do?"
Akeno-san is laughing while walking towards the monster that is on the ground after being hit by Koneko-chan.
"Akeno is a Queen. She's the one who is the strongest after me. She is the unbeatable Vice-president of our club who has all the traits of Knight, Bishop, and Rook.
She's the Queen? Makes sense I suppose. She's the strongest after her. I don't think you are the strongest Rias-senpai. It isn't a dig at you, just an observation based on the information I have.
"Guuuuuu…!"
The monster stares at Akeno-san. Akeno-san makes a fearless laugh after seeing the monster's gaze.
"Ara ara, seems like you still have some energy left in you. Then how about this?"
Akeno-san puts her hands towards the sky.
FLASH!
Next instant, the sky sparkles, and a lightning bolt strikes down the monster.
"Gagagagagagagagagagagagaaa!"
The monster gets electrified violently.
Its entire body gets burnt and smoke is coming out from it.
"Ara ara, looks like you still have some energy in you. Looks like you can take more."
FLASH!
Another lightning bolt hit the monster.
"Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
The monster gets electrified again. It already sounds like it's dying.
Even so, Akeno-san strikes down the third lightning.
Akeno-san's face while striking down the lightning bolt looks scary and cold even though she is smiling.
"Akeno excels at attacks using demonic powers. She could use natural elements like lightning, ice, and fire. And most of all, she is the ultimate sadist."
She confesses it like if it's nothing. The ultimate sadist huh. Well, that's something… nice?
"Usually, she's very kind, but once the battle starts, she won't stop until she calms down."
"…Uuu, I'm scared of Akeno-san."
"You don't have to be afraid, Menma. Akeno is very kind to comrades, so it's not a problem. She even said that you were cute. Next time, get spoiled by her. She will definitely hug you kindly."
"Ufufufufufufufu. How much of my lightning can you take? Right, monster-san? You still can't die yet, ok? The one who finishes you off will be my master. Ohohohohohohoho!"
She sounds very happy right now.
For a few minutes, Akeno-san's lightning attacks continue.
After Akeno-san calms down, Rias-senpai confirms it and nods her head.
Rias-senpai approaches the monster that has already lost its will to fight.
Rias-senpai put her hand towards the monster.
"Any last words?"
She asks.
"Kill me."
That's the only thing the monster says.
"Then disappear."
A gigantic black mass of demonic power is shot out from her palm.
It's so big that it can cover all of the monster's body.
The mass of demonic power devours the monster's body. When the demonic power disappears, so does the monster's body.
"It's over. Good work everyone."
She says it to the club members. Everyone returns back to their usual self. She then looks at Menma-kun and I.
"Are you ever going to let go of her!?"
"Are you jealous, ape?"
"Don't call me an ape, Uzumaki!"
I giggled and shook my head. That seemed to upset her a little and she turned and sobbed. Weirdo. Godzilla brought down with a giggle and a head shake. I think it's time to tell the world! Menma-kun lets go of me and looks at that ape Gremory.
"Buchou, there is still a thing that you didn't tell me."
"What is it?"
"My Piece…more like, what is my role as a servant."
"You are a Pawn. Menma, you are a Pawn."
He looks down by that. As I was about to speak, someone tapped me on the shoulder. I looked and saw that handsome Knight.
"Is something the matter Kiba-kun?"
"N-No. But, I thought I should walk you home since you had a near death experience."
"It was a little scary when that spear thing came at me. If you are offering then... Please walk me home Kiba-kun! Goodbye Menma-kun!"
"Y-Yeah, bye."
"Let's talk tomorrow!"
I then left with Kiba-kun after Menma-kun said goodbye to me. While we walked, Kiba-kun didn't say anything. I was too nervous to say anything. Funny, before Menma-kun became a Devil, I was never able to get this close to Kiba-kun. But since Menma-kun became a Devil, I've been able to get closer and closer to Kiba-kun. I even feel like I will be able to say his first name soon without any reservation.
***
Once I got to my apartment, I opened the door and faced him.
"I guess this is goodnight Kiba-kun. Unless you want to stay again?"
"Haha, if you wanted me to then I would."
So, all I have to say is "Please stay Kiba-kun!" and he will? Ok then.
"P-Please stay. I don't like admitting it as I consider myself to be a pretty independent girl but… when that spear was coming at me… I thought I was going to die. I know it's my fault because I insisted on coming but..."
Hug!
I'm cut off by a hug! Whenever I'm in his arms, I somehow know everything is going to be alright.
"Don't worry. Even if you didn't create that barrier, I would've gotten you out of the way. I promised to keep you safe after all."
"Y-You did. T-Thank you..."
I locked eyes with him. I am looking up and he's looking down. I am a small girl after all. At only 5 feet, I'm barely able to classify as a Bishoujo. If I was an inch or so shorter, I would be a loli with big breasts.
"Uzumaki-san… you are really… beautiful… I'm sorry but I need to do this..."
He takes his hand and brushes my face delicately. He called me beautiful! I-I'm beautiful? He suddenly starts leaning his head down to me! I-Is he going to kiss me!? Kiba-kun is actually going to kiss me! Ok ok Naruko! Calm down! It's just a kiss! I lean up and stand on my tiptoes to reach his lips. I can't believe it! We are actually about to share a kiss! This is a big deal for a girl!
I wonder why he is doing it? Has he wanted to kiss me for a while now? Is it a spur of the moment thing? Is it to comfort me? All these questions are going around in my mind right now but I really don't care. If he is going to kiss me then I...
"Fuck sake!"
""Aaaaaaaah!""
BANG!
"Ow!"
Someone appeared so Kiba-kun head butted me due to shock! Ahh shit! That really hurt! Ow! What happened to those barriers I had before!? That could've protected me! He looks apologetic at me and rubs the forming bump on my head.
"Fuck sake. I come here to ask questions and I see that my Knight and little miss Devil hater are about to get it on."
That voice. It's that ape Gremory. She ruined it! Why is this universe against me!? I hate you ape!
"B-Buchou! It isn't like that at all!"
"Yeah right. I don't care if you have fallen for that girl, but I would like to ask questions about the barriers if you don't mind?"
I looked to Kiba-kun who smiled and nodded. W-Well, if he's here then...
"Fine. I don't know much but I will answer your questions. Can Kiba-kun stay? If not then I'm not answering your questions."
"Whatever. Can I come in?"
I nodded and we went inside. Damn it all! Just one little thing I wanted and I can't even get it! I want my kiss dammit! He called me beautiful. He didn't look at anyone else other than me. He only looked at me.