Going Back Home

"Kalwarna, don't just stand there!" Dohnaseek yelled, desperation creeping into his voice as he struggled to keep up with Ryu's agility.

But Kalwarna hesitated, her thoughts still swirling. 

She couldn't bring herself to attack Ryu, despite the urge from her comrades. Instead, she watched the fight unfold, torn between loyalty and her own feelings.

Ryu seized the moment, darting forward and delivering a powerful knee strike to Dohnaseek's gut, forcing the fallen angel to double over. 

He followed up with an elbow strike to the back of his head, sending him crashing to the ground.

"Now, Mittelt!" Dohnaseek gasped, struggling to rise.

"Leave him!" Mittelt shouted, her eyes narrowing in determination. 

She charged again, her spear crackling with energy as she focused all her might into a single, devastating thrust aimed directly at Ryu's heart.

Ryu sensed the danger, his instincts kicking in. 

He dove to the side, narrowly evading the deadly attack. As he rolled back to his feet, he took a deep breath, feeling the pressure of the situation.

"Is this really the best you can do?" Ryu called out, a smirk creeping onto his face, masking the intensity of the battle.

"You won't win!" Mittelt laughed, cutely.

As she lunged again, Ryu focused, channeling his energy into a powerful kick that connected with her spear, forcing it off course. The force of the blow reverberated through his leg, but he held his ground.

He fell to the side, taking a massive blow. 

At that moment, Kalwarna took a step forward, her heart racing. "Ryu!" she called, her voice finally breaking through her confusion.

Kalwarna then took a deep breath, finally ready to choose a side.

The moment of indecision passed, and she charged forward, not to attack Ryu, but to confront Mittelt.

"Stop! We don't have to do this!" Kalwarna shouted, standing between Mittelt and Ryu.

Mittelt hesitated, her spear aimed at Kalwarna instead. "What are you doing? Get out of the way!"

"No! I won't let you hurt him!" Kalwarna declared, her voice steady, her determination shining through.

Kalwarna stepped forward, facing Mittelt. "I don't know what's happening with Raynare, and I don't want to do this!"

The tension in the air thickened as Mittelt's expression shifted, uncertainty creeping in. "Kalwarna, you can't be serious!"

But the moment passed, and with a fierce resolve, Mittelt lunged forward, her light spear aimed straight for Kalwarna. "If you won't fight, then I will!"

"Mittelt, wait!" Kalwarna called out, but it was too late. Mittelt thrust her spear, and Kalwarna narrowly dodged, her instincts kicking in as she summoned her own powers. The clash echoed through the church, sparks flying as weapons collided.

Ryu seized the opportunity, stepping in to confront Dohnaseek, who was still reeling from the earlier exchanges.

"You think you can take me down that easily?" Dohnaseek snarled, his weapon raised.

Ryu smirked, his eyes blazing with determination. "Let's find out!"

The two charged at each other, Ryu delivering a swift kick that Dohnaseek barely blocked.

The impact sent shockwaves through the air, and Ryu followed up with a flurry of punches, each strike met with Dohnaseek's desperate parries.

Meanwhile, Mittelt and Kalwarna were locked in their own struggle.

Kalwarna dodged and weaved, trying to evade Mittelt's relentless attacks, but the blonde fallen angel was fueled by desperation and anger.

"Why are you holding back?" Mittelt shouted, frustration evident in her voice. "This is not the time for hesitation!"

Kalwarna felt her resolve slipping. "Because I don't want to hurt you!" she cried, barely managing to evade a swift jab aimed at her midsection.

Dohnaseek pressed the attack, swinging his weapon at Ryu with all his might. "You'll regret underestimating me, boy!"

Ryu countered, summoning a burst of energy that enveloped him, enhancing his speed and power. "Regret is the last thing on my mind!" he shouted back, launching himself forward with a powerful punch that connected with Dohnaseek's jaw, sending him staggering backward.

In that moment, Kalwarna found her footing, determination blazing in her chest. "I won't hold back any longer!" she declared, channeling her energy as she charged toward Mittelt.

With a fierce shout, she unleashed a wave of energy, catching Mittelt off guard. The force sent her tumbling to the ground, stunned.

"Now, Ryu!" Kalwarna yelled, her eyes locked on the downed Mittelt.

Ryu, recognizing the opening, pivoted swiftly and charged at Dohnaseek, who was struggling to regain his composure.

"This ends now!" Ryu declared, unleashing a powerful kick that landed squarely on Dohnaseek's chest.

The impact echoed through the church, and Dohnaseek fell to the ground, defeated.

Kalwarna and Mittelt squared off once more, both breathing heavily.

"You're strong, Kalwarna," Mittelt admitted, her voice strained but filled with grudging respect.

"Then let's end this together," Kalwarna replied, extending a hand in a gesture of truce.

But before they could come to an agreement, Dohnaseek, injured but furious, pulled himself back to his feet.

"You think you've won? You're sorely mistaken!" He roared, lunging at Ryu again.

With one final clash, Ryu unleashed everything he had, channeling his energy into one devastating blow. 

The air crackled around him as he struck Dohnaseek with a force that sent the fallen angel crashing to the floor, defeated at last.

On the other side, Kalwarna and Mittelt were still fighting. 

However, they soon finished with Ryu's help, knocking her out.

With Kalwarna's help the fight didn't take too long.

They soon reached where Miu, Viser, and Mosquito Girl were located alongside some defeated fallen angels around them.

It appears they had their own battle as well.

In the center, Raynare was chained to a cross, her form slumped and vulnerable. 

Without hesitation, Ryu drew his sword and severed the chains with a single, fluid motion.

Just then Rias's Peerage came along.

"Is she okay?" Rias asked.

"Yeah, it seems like she was just put to sleep"

 "But still, I can't believe it wasn't her who attacked you last time," Rias said.

Ryu chuckled, scratching his cheek. 

He didn't tell the whole truth, but he did tell Rias it wasn't Raynare who attacked him just before the attack. 

It was late night as they finished up the attack. 

The group all went back home as Ryu brought everyone back home for a party, including a special guest.

He also invited Asia to meet everyone.