6 Chapter 5

Gremory Castle

A lone Rias was staring out of her window into the Underworld night city; a certain boy hadn't left her mind ever since she returned from the underworld. She asked her friend Sona if she had the same problem, which she did. She had really wanted to get to know that boy and perhaps have him in her peerage, which would make the crimson haired girl happy.

"What are you thinking about my beautiful imouto-chan?" asked a man who has fairly similar looks to his sister. Sirzech Lucifer is a very odd man in some people eyes; you would often see him following his sister who is trying to do life on her own or just staring at her. He is normally stopped by his wife Grayfia, who only sighs at the embarrassment. Many people have even gone as to believe that there is a 'special' relationship between the Mauo and his sister.

"A boy." she answers causing him to panic

"W-why would you be thinking of a boy!?"

"I don't know…he's cute though."

"Who is this boy?" he demands with killer intent.

"He said his name was…Karan Lancer." she answers in an almost dreamy like tone.

Starting to feel worried about his sister's well-being, he decides to quickly think of an option to have his sister occupied in hopes of not remembering this 'Karan Lancer'.

"C'mon Rias! Let's visit cousin Sairaorg!"

Shrine

Karan feeling bored out of his mind, he's been debating if he should just go exhaust himself again and then wake up again feeling refreshed.

"Akeno," Karan said alarming the young priestess.

"Y-yes Karan?"

"Let's go out,"

"L-like on a date!?"

Karan had a confused look but noticed the light in her eyes; "Sure." he said causing her to yell in joy. She quickly runs away to see her mother who would give her a proper outfit.

Karan sighs and begins focusing on the city, he is sure to notice more people following him, and each time more come. He wonders if they had discovered Dohnaseek's body, if they did then it was wise to send more reinforcements. Karan suddenly has a bad feeling, it was only a flash but it was something bad. He'll be sure to stay with Akeno and not let her out of his sights.

As he folds his hands in hopes of his prana returning he feels Baraqiels presence come upon him, he quickly separates his hands and faces Baraqiel. "Interesting, I was trying to sneak up on you, you seem to have no trouble sensing me now." he said in a deep tone. Karan would've sensed him before, but that other time he wasn't focused, nor did he have his senses on high alert.

"Yea..." Karan said trying to cover up the fact that he didn't have to get used to Baraqiels presence in order to sense him.

"I see your taking Akeno out…again." he said the last part in an angry tone, he doesn't like it when she leaves, especially with a boy.

"Yea, I like spending time with her."

"Karan-kun,"

"Yes Baraqiel-san?"

"I wish to have a serious talk with you later, it's about Akeno." he says in a serious tone. Karan really didn't need to have such a talk, as he already can already figure out he's going to say something like 'protect her at all cost' and Karan feels happy to know that he is trusted with something like that.

"I assure you Baraqiel-san, that not even the death of Akeno is the end of her life."Karan says leaving a very mysterious chill to run through Baraqiel's mind.

'I guess that's good?' he thought wondering if that is either a good thing or bad. Baraqiel thought perhaps Karan is trying to say that no matter what danger comes, she will continue to live happily. He smiled at Karan and ruffled his hair, "Arigato, Karan-Kun." he says smiling at him. It was actually the first time he ever smiled at Karan, usually he has an angry expression, or narrowed eyes.

After a few minutes of silence Baraqiel got up and left, saying that it his time to leave. After that Akeno came running at Karan wearing a black skirt with a red top, it was odd how a lot of things in this world reminded him of his old.

"Do I not look good…" she noticing how long he's been staring.

"You're very cute Akeno." he said holding out two of his fingers.

*POKE*

She fell back falling on the ground, "Ow! Why? You said you'd stop." she said almost on the verge of tears again. Karan helped her up and smiled.

"I'm sorry Akeno, you're just so cute." Akeno blushed and looked away.

"Oh…ok…" she said no longer sad.

Karan held out his hand which she grabbed without hesitation, the two walked down the Shrine and onto the road to the city, it may have been a Tuesday night, but it was a very special one for Akeno.

As the two went walking there's was nothing but silence, which wasn't a bad thing. They both enjoyed the presence of one another, sometimes Akeno would stop walked and hug Karan. While she felt nervous doing it sometimes she would spike up the courage to do it, Karan didn't mind a child wanting a hug.

The two went into shops and began exploring things, Karan would sometimes see a glimpse of his past by seeing certain foods which were somehow in this world, and he guesses that all great minds think alike.

Finally Akeno points to a ramen a stand which is conveniently named Uzumaki Ramen. The two walk in but Akeno stops and has a very depressed look on her face, "What's wrong Akeno?" Karan asks wondering why Akeno had suddenly become saddened.

"Karan I have to use the girl's room…"

"…Ok…" she didn't do anything after.

"What's wrong then?"

"I have to let go of your hand" she says almost about to cry, Karan can deal with her constant sadness of having to leave him. He can deal with mostly because he is usually the only one who can change her sadness, into happiness.

"It's ok Akeno, I promise I will hold your hand when you come back." he says smiling at her. Akeno's eyes lit up and nodded, she quickly walked to the restroom with a smile. Karan sighed but went to go sit down. He finds a spot at the bar and silently waited for Akeno.

Karan looks to his left and sees a very small girl chugging down ramen faster than Saber could, he was amazed to see such a thing. The girl had long black hair and was wearing some sort of Gothic Lolita attire. She takes a break from her constant downing and looks at Karan.

Now this was her most dynamic feature, she had very hollow like grey eyes. Karan knew, 'She's probably not blind.' he thinks as she is still looking at Karan with a cold unreadable gaze.

"Hello," Karan says at the young girl who now had a very small smirk on her face,

"You…interest me…" the young girl says as she holds out her right hand. She was going to touch Karan but he dodged noticing that there is something off with her.

"Uh…"

"You help me." she says holding out her hand, Karan feeling that something strange is about quickly brings out his Lance, which doesn't go unnoticed by the emotionless young girl.

A snake suddenly emerged out of the girls palm causing Karan to flinch and dodge. Before he could proceed with anything else, "Karan!" a voice calls out to him he turns around and sees Akeno approaching.

'Shit!'

Karan turns back around to face the girl who is known as Ophis, but as he turns around he notices she suddenly disappeared.

"What are you doing Karan?" Akeno asks noticing the surprised expression on his face,

"Nothing." he quickly responds. Akeno was a bit suspicious but Karan quickly grabbed her hand lead her to a seat.

Hours later

*Yaaaaaaaaaawn*

A very sleep Akeno yawns loudly as she rests her head next to Karan. The two are silently staring at the moon together enjoying the beauty of it. Karan starts to feel uneasy again as he notices more and more unfamiliar presences start to surround him.

'Damn it…'

"Akeno,"

"Akeno!"

"….zzzzz…."

Giving up, Karan reaches out and picks up her bridal style, he quickly goes and walks in the direction of the Shrine hoping Baraqiel will notice the two.

'When did I become so weak?' he thought disappointed himself in running away from the problem rather than confronting it, Karana would be disappointed. Karan lightly sets Akeno down to rest under the tree away from sight, he then turns around and begins running in the direction of the enemies.