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A Dragon's Family(Rewriting) by Pandora's Reader

Anime X-overs & High School DxD/ハイスクールD×D Xover Rated: M, English, Family & Adventure, OC, Rias G., T. Koneko, S. Irina, Words: 187k+, Favs: 175, Follows: 180, Published: Oct 25, 2021 Updated: Nov 17, 2021

22Chapter 18: Queen of the sky

{Tara's POV}

I started waking up, and i was confused why i felt someones bust pressing against mine, then i remembered what happened last night, and opened my eyes to see Kuroka. It was a bit of a weird feeling, especially since i remembered still having at-least some clothes on and not being just as naked as she and Rias were, but i just decided to bet she did it. I didn't really mind waking up naked, Rias made me try it out a few times and i was fine with either way, but it was still a surprise. I started to stir, and that started to wake Kuroka up. She looked at me, and i looked at her, and she must've seen the question on my face. "What? It's nice to sleep and wake up free. Besides, it's a nice view, Nya." "Uhuh... Anyway, can you get up? The girls are going to wake up soon and it's time for us to start the day." Kuroka hummed, and slowly got up. With that, i started my routine, i pried the girls, and Natsu, off of me, and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

Kuroka followed after me, and joined me. I closed the door after she came in, and she hugged me as soon as i turned back. She was a whole foot shorter then me, so her face ended up buried in my bust, but she wasn't being sexual about it. I was a little caught off guard, and i blinked for a second, but i hugged her back. "Thank you... I don't think you know how much this really means to me... Thank you for giving me a chance to be with Shirone." I just had to smile at that. "I understand not being able to be there for family. I'm a little amazed at your self control though. I know i would've bulldozed my way to anyone i care about if i heard they were in danger. You're a bit stronger then me for waiting as long as you have Kuroka." She laughed a little at the end. "Nyahaha, i'm stronger then a dragon!" I chuckled with her, and we broke the hug. "Come on, let's get ready and then go wake the girls. She nodded at me, and smiled.

We finished that, and went to go wake the girls. They all went to do that, and i ordered us breakfast. While we waited for the girls to get ready, i decided to get to know Kuroka better. "So Kuroka, aside from the whole terrorist thing, what do you like? And you can't just say Koneko." I added that last part in as she was about to answer, and watched as she closed her mouth. I smirked at that, and she huffed. "Rude Nya. What could i possibly like more then Shirone Nya?" "Hmm? Nothing can beat out Koneko. Buuut, i've seen your eyes flick over to the freezer in the corner like, twice now." She was surprised, and just coughed into her hand. "It's good that you know Shirone is the best Nya... And yes i like fish... So what?" I smiled at her. "Well, this hotel has a buffet with fish dishes. We could go eat there later if you want." That got her attention. I watched as her ears and tails stiffened, and as she started to drool a little.

She realized what she was doing, and wiped it away with the sleeve of her kimono. "You drive a hard bargain Nya, but i'll accept." I chuckled at that, and we saw the girls finish up. We all talked, and eventually our breakfast came up, and we talked more as we ate. "So Kuroka-san, what're you going to do now?" It was a good question. We could probably protect her, unless Sirzechs or Serafall themselves came over and REALLY demanded we give her up. But that wouldn't happen, so we could probably keep her safe. Kuroka started to think because of Irina's question, and she just leaned on Koneko after a bit. "I'm staying wherever Shirone is. I'm not leaving her again. Never again." We all smiled at that, and Koneko moved her arm to give her sister a side hug, which Kuroka reciprocated. They hugged, then Kuroka smiled a Cheshire grin. "Besides, i'll have to make sure she has a good influence Nya, right O-kaa-san?"

She probably expected for that to fluster me, but this was something i was thinking about since i woke up. "Kuroka. What do you want our relationship to be like." She was caught off guard at that, and i could tell everyone else was too. "What do you mean Nya?" I looked at her, and i thought about how to word it. "You're a grown woman. I know that. You know that. We all know that. But when you were growing up, you had to raise Koneko yourself. And then the whole incident happened, and you had no one. You never had the chance of a full life with a mother in it. You might be older then me, but i don't care. If you want me to be your mother, all you have to do is ask. If you want us to be something else, just tell me." I saw them all staring at me, but i didn't care. I loved Koneko, she was family to me. Kuroka loved Koneko enough to turn the underworld against her to protect her. I resonated with that, and i knew i had to offer this chance to her.

She looked at me, and i could almost feel how surprised she was. Her tails had gone still, and i just watched as she stared at me. I held her gaze, and no one spoke. Then i saw Koneko tug at her kimono, and we all turned to her. She was just focusing on Kuroka, and didn't mind any of us. "Okaasan is great Onee-sama. We feel SAFE with her. We know she loves us. That she'll be there for us. Family stays together. You said that. We know Okaasan will stay with us even if it kills her. So stay with us. Please." We all listened to her talk, and i saw the way Kuroka reacted to the safe bit. We all watched her, and i met her gaze. She seemed uncertain, even after Koneko's words, but she seemed like she'd consider it too. "I... I need time. That not something i can just say 'Sure Nya!' I... I need to think. Is that ok?" I just smiled. "It's fine. Do you want to come with us while we go through our day? Or do you want to spend some time with Koneko?"

She looked relieved i didn't make her choose on the spot, which wasn't something i'd ever do, and thought about it. She looked at Koneko, and Koneko just nodded. "I'd like to spend time with Shirone... I-i need this." The rest of us nodded, and we were almost ready to start our day. "Alright. But first, we need to get you into something other then that Kimono. And into some panties at-least. You can go without a bra for however long you want." And that started the 'find Kuroka something she'll wear and not try to slide out of' competition. We settled for one of Rias' halter tops and a pair of short shorts. Kuroka kept her sandals, and that was the outfit we settled on. I was already feeling some grief over it, but i just let it go. Kuroka put an illusion over her ears and tails, since she didn't want to hide them, and she took Koneko out to spend some time together.

Rias, Irina and I went to Boss' though i made a stop to buy Kuroka a phone we talked about, and made it there an hour later then we usually did. "Now presenting the Royal delegation!" Rias had some high class music playing, and they both had their arms linked with mine. Rias walked in first, i followed, and Irina came in after. Boss had his usual amusement at my actions all over his face, and Akira just raised a brow. "Aren't you missing one?" We sat at the counter chairs, and ordered our usual's. "Yeah. She's spending time with her sister." They both seemed interested at that. "Hoh? You haven't brought her around. Are you holding out on me kid?" I laughed at that. Boss was earning more off of me then any other customer. "We'll probably drag her in here eventually don't worry about it Bossman." He nodded at that, and went to making our orders. Irina and Rias knew what today was, and had planned to go hangout while the thieves and i went to help Futaba.

"So, when's the meeting?" Akira checked his phone, and looked over to me. "10 minutes. Though Makoto and Yusuke might be a bit late." "Hmm? What's with that?" He just took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. "Yusuke saw an ad on his new TV, and Makoto's been spending the last 15 minutes trying to talk him out of buying an expensive fridge that has a built in ice machine. He literally has no need for the ice, but he and i quote 'Need the dimensions of this fridge and the ice within to work on my next piece!' I don't even know what the hell that's going to do for his art!" Akira huffed that last part out, and we all turned to Rias. "Rias... This is your fault." She rolled her eyes at me. "He'll figure it out. He's a big boy." I just chose not to say anything to that comment, and just turned to Akira. "I'm sorry on behalf of my sister." Akira nodded, and we went from there. A while later, Ann and Ryuji came in, hand in hand, and sat at the booths.

They seemed to be doing well, it was cute. Makoto and Yusuke came a good few minutes later, and Rias and Irina took that as their que to go. After they left, we talked for a bit, and made our way to Futaba's room. She wasn't surprised, but she was still a little nervous. She was fine with me, and even let me in, but she had to go a bit further for the thieves. "Are you sure this is a good idea Tara? Like, really really sure?" I hugged her like i did before, and she calmed down. A bit of talking, and promising i would be by her side later, she did it. She opened the door, and kept it open. The thieves came in, handed her the calling card, and then we went into the metaverse. We appeared in front of the pyramid, and the thieves got ready. Meanwhile, i stayed by Futaba's side as she looked around the location of her palace.

"A desert? Really? I hate the heat, i've never even been to the beach! Why does sand have to be everywhere!?" She even kicked some of the sand on the ground, and i laughed. She was surprisingly ok being out of her room, though that might be because there's no other people around, and i'm right next to her, shielding her under my wing. The thieves looked at me, and i nodded. They knew i was bringing her in, and they were fine with it. Nothing in here could kill me, so they'd be fine. "Okay honey. It's time to remember." That got her attention, and she came with me as i held her hand. The thieves made their way up the steps, and we went passed where her locked door used to be. The thieves made their way up to, but i stopped. Futaba's shadow had arrived, and i brought her under my wing. Futaba just stared at her shadow, and her shadow stared back.

I kept them close, and then the moment came. Futaba's shadow spoke, and the first mural came down. We listened as her shadow spoke, and i heard the beating of wings above us. I told the thieves they'd have to fight that thing, and they prepared for it. They'd still need Futaba, but i didn't tell them that. I left it as a surprise. Then the second mural came down, and i saw Futaba fall to the ground. She seemed to be panicking, and i knelt down by her side, and covered her with my wing. "It's ok honey. I'm right here. Nothing can hurt you. NO ONE can hurt you. I'll blow 'em to hell if they even try. You're safe Futaba. You are safe." She looked up to me, and i looked into her eyes as she did. "You need to remember honey. This wasn't your fault. None of this was your fault... And your mother knew it." I saw her eyes widen as i said that, and i broke her gaze to look up at her shadow. "Last one honey. She needs it. She's almost there."

Futaba's shadow nodded at me, and i saw how grateful she was. The final mural came down, and i saw Futaba stiffen. We heard her mother's voice, and Futaba froze. She probably couldn't believe it. She took in the memory of her mother's calm and soothing voice, and that was when we heard a shriek from her 'mother.' Futaba froze again, but this time, i saw a fire in her eyes. She ran from underneath my wing, and she went up towards where the thieves were fighting. It was time.

{Futaba's POV}

How? How'd i forget? Why did i even think she hated me in the first place? WHY? I knew my mom. i knew she loved me... So why did i think she would ever hate me as much as they said? Why would i believe people i never met before over the memories i spent with mom? Why would i believe them?! It was wrong! It was all wrong! I didn't even care that i was running more then i have in years, i had to see it. I had to see the... The THING that had my mom's voice! I had to see it. And i did. When i ran up those steps and saw everyone in their gear, i didn't even focus on them. The thing they were fighting, the thing flying in the sky with my mom's face and voice, that was the only thing i saw... And i KNEW. It was WRONG! That wasn't my mom. That wasn't anything like my mom! I looked at it, and i could FEEL something pulse.

"Ngh!" It felt like someone took a jackhammer to my skull! I hit the ground, and i could hear the thieves call out to me, but that wasn't all i heard. I saw everyone from the funeral... Uncle... The people that gave me the note... And i even saw another fake mom... I heard them screaming at me... Hating me... Putting all the blame on ME! And then i felt something cover me... And all the voices and people disappeared. All but one. I saw my shadow stand in front of me, and i heard her. "They ruined us. They wanted us broken. They lied and put their failure on us! But we're done! I'm done hiding! I'm done letting corrupted adult trample on our heart! Now tell me Futaba Sakura! Tell me you're with me!" "I AM! I'M DONE RUNNING!" And then i felt another pulse. Then her voice changed. And i felt something shift. "An illusion denies you the closure you seek. A curse put upon you by the heartless... You knew from the very beginning... And yet, you cowered in fear..." "... That's right... I knew... Of course i knew... But i wasn't ready yet... But now... I am!" [It's all you're fault! This time, you'll be the one to die!] I heard that fake's voice, but i didn't focus on it. I focused on the voice of my shadow.

"Resolve accepted. Question, an illusion barres our path. The road of our soul is nearly repaired. What shall we do?" "It's obvious. We go right through! I refuse to be lied too ever again! I'll trust my own eyes, i'll believe in my heart and never doubt it ever again!" "Answer accepted. Beginning contract." [It's your fault! It's all your fault!] "You're not my mom! They forced that image of her onto me! I know, and i remember my real mom! They perverted the memories of my mom... For that... I'll never forgive them!" "Contract ready." Then i felt it again. I saw my shadow float above me, and i saw her change. I saw something come down and grab me, and when i was finally inside, i heard her speak again. "Contract... I am thou, thou art i... The forbidden wisdom has been revealed. No mysteries... No illusions shall deceive you any longer. All the worlds knowledge will be within your grasp." Then i knew her name. Necronomicon. I heard the others call out to me, and i responded. Then i heard another voice. The voice of a woman that made me feel safer then i have in years.

"Futaba! Let me know when, and i'll tear that that bitch from the sky!" Tara Sakura, the woman that looked and sounded like Erza Scarlet, came into my life, hugged me the moment she saw me, and made me feel safety and a kind of love i've only felt from Sojiro and mom. She came in out of nowhere, and made me life better just by being there. I smiled inside Necronomicon, and i responded. "You got it Titania!" I saw her smirk, and fall back as she folded her arms under her bust. Now, it was time to clean up a mess. "This is my world! Hacking into it's nothing at all." I made a ballista, and supported the thieves with buffs. I watched them blast the fake with ice, a weird blue ball of something that Necronomicon labeled as 'Nuclear,' and fire. Joker and Mona were either buffing themselves up or healing the others. They sent skull over to work the ballista, and saw as it brought the fake out of the sky.

It crashed onto the pyramid, and they wailed on it, bringing her to around 60%. It flew away, and i saw it send storm winds at the thieves, but i made a shield to protect them. When it saw that didn't work, it screamed, and i saw Panther and Yusuke get a status affect. I called it out, and Mona fixed them right up. They blasted the thing again, and Skull knocked it out of the sky again. They repeated the beat-down, and she was left at 22%. I knew it was time. "You're up Titania!" I saw her grin and she started to run. "It's time to show you all why dragons rule the sky!" She ran, unfurled her wings, and jumped off of the pyramid. We all blinked, and then i saw her. They told me about her dragon form, but seeing it... Seeing it was so much more... AWESOME!

Her golden scales shone in the sun, and the way her lightning coursed around her, it was beautiful. We all watched as she flew into the sky, and roared. The sound was enough to send chills down my spine, and it was everything i imagined. The thing just stared at Tara, and then they collided. Tara clamped her jaws around the things neck, and she used her arms to tear off its wings. She opened her mouth, and grabbed the screeching thing with her arms, and spun. Then... She threw it up into the sky. Then Necronomicon went crazy. The readings i was getting went up to levels i couldn't define yet... And then we saw it. We saw the golden arcs of her lightning crackle around her, and we saw the golden glow coming from her throat. And i knew what was coming next. And i squealed. The golden glow from Tara's mouth grew, and then we heard her shout. 'LIGHTNING DRAGON'S ROAR!' And the world exploded in a golden flash and the boom of thunder.

We saw any clouds in the area part, and saw as the thing took a dragon roar to the body. The roar rocked and blasted right through it. It let out one last screech, and it disintegrated before it hit the ground. Tara flew back to the pyramid, and changed back to land with a flip. "The skies are mine!" I unsummoned Necronomicon, and ran over to hug her. "THAT! WAS! AWESOME!" And i couldn't record it! Dammit! "You're damn right it was honey. Anyway. Enough about me being amazing. There's someone here for you." Huh? What'd that mea-... I looked to where she was, and i saw it... I saw HER! "Mom..." She looked at me, and i saw that smile. That smile that only my mom would wear... Then i felt Tara gently push me forward. "She can't stay for long. Go Futaba. Say what you need to say."

I was frozen, but when i saw my mom smile at Tara, i knew what i had to say. "Mom... I miss you... I miss you so much... But, but i love you! I love you and i always will!" She smiled at me again, and she talked. "And i love you too Futaba. My adorable little genius. I love you. Never forget that." "I won't! Never again!" And she smiled again. I saw her slowly start to fade, and she looked over the rest of the thieves, and then she looked at Tara. "Thank you for all you've done. And please. Take care of her." I saw Tara nod out of the corner of my eye, and i heard her. "I will. She's family now. And no one fucks with a dragon's family." Mom chuckled at that, and she faded away. The rest of the thieves gathered around, and just gushed about what Tara just did. I don't remember if she ever said she used her magic in dragon form, so that must've been a surprise.

They talked for a bit more, and then Mona noticed there wasn't any treasure. Then Tara laughed. "That, my good cat, is because Futaba was the treasure. The place'll collapse after she leaves." Huh. Ok. Then Tara clapped. "So, let's head out. Futaba's probably going to knock out soon, and she'll need all the rest she can get so she can deal with the Medjed wannabes." The rest of the thieves looked confused, but she just grinned at them. "You'll find out after Futaba's done with them. Anyway, let's go back." And we did. And then i knocked out. But before i did, i felt warm. I felt safe.

{Tara's POV}

I saw Futaba falling, and i instinctively caught her. I brought her close, and held her in a princess carry as the others looked at her. "Is Futaba-chan going to be ok?" "Yeah, she'll be fine. She's just tired from her awakening. That and she hasn't done anything more then walk to the bathroom for years. Running up those steps and then awakening on top of that? It's not surprising she dropped right away. I'll go put her in her room, nice work guys." The rest of the thieves congratulated each other, and me for being awesome, and then they broke off. I walked into Boss' house, and went to Futaba's room. She had the figure of Erza close to her set up, and i smiled at that. I laid her down in bed, tucked her under the covers, and gently closed her door. I left the house, and wondered what to do. I ended up deciding to hangout with Akira for a bit. Maybe rank up.

With that decided, i went back to Leblanc, and checked in with him. He was helping Boss, and i decided to sit at a booth and text the Kuoh group as i talked with him. "So Akira, whatcha gonna do now?" He hummed from behind the counter, and thought about it. "There's a few things i have to do at the station, though those could wait." He had some mementos targets. Boss was here, so we couldn't outright say what we really wanted. "Cool. So, how's the training going? Anything worth mentioning happen." He smiled at that. "I made a breakthrough. Even got into contact with a guy i haven't heard from in a while. It's been great." I raised a brow to that. If i read between the right lines, that means he's talking to Arsene. Nice. "Nice. How'd the other thing go? Turn up empty or they get back to you?" Another smile.

"Yeah. The other guy got back to me, i'm getting some tips about what i can do better in my training, and some other advice. Thanks for giving me a heads up." Well that was fast. I expected a few days at-least, but the same day? Dude moves fast. We talked some more, didn't rank up, but oh well, and i decided to go see what Kuroka and Koneko were doing. I asked Koneko where they were, and she told me the aquarium... Why did i get a bad feeling from that? Carefully making my way there, i walked in and looked for them, and i knew why i had a bad feeling now. I found Koneko drooling over an octopus Kuroka was holding, and i looked towards where i saw it when we were here... Yup... It was the same one. I groaned, and both girls noticed me. Kuroka looked like a deer in headlights, and Koneko just looked away.

"Girls... I'm going to turn around. If after 10 seconds, i turn back and i see that octopus back in its tank, i'll forget about this. Deal?" Kuroka nodded, and i turned around. I heard the sound of feet running against the ground, and counted in my head. When i turned back around, Kuroka was whistling a little tune, and Koneko was trying, and failing to do the same. "Good. Now then. Hey girls, how's the aquarium been?" Koneko stopped trying to whistle, and came over to me. "Great. Onee-sama put an illusion on us and i pet the sea lions." I looked over to Kuroka, who was nodding along to that, and raised a brow. "Since i'm not having to haul you out of here, i'll assume you weren't caught." She scoffed at that. "Of course not Nya. I'm the best at what i do Nya." "Nice. And here." I reached into my pocket, and gave her the phone i bought her. "Now i can talk to you on your own too."

She looked at the phone, and gently took it out of my hand. Then she looked at me, and i saw something in her eyes. Disbelief? Why? "You ok there Kuroka?" She looked back to the phone, then to me, and just blinked. "I thought you were joking Nya... I didn't actually ask for one Nya... What if i break it?" I shrugged. "I was being serious, obviously. And just keep it not broken for long enough, and we'll have Martha put un-breaking enchantments and self repair enchantments on it. It's what all of our have." She blinked at that, and just looked at the phone again. She put it in her pocket, and just came over and hugged me. I hugged her back, and Koneko ended up in it too. After that was done, we left the aquarium, and went to meet up with Rias and Irina. There was no training with the thieves today since they ran the palace, so i wasn't sure what we should do.

Then Martha decided to come out of nowhere and hit me with something crazy. {Ddraig is able to project himself from the boosted gear now for a limited time. He's currently cackling like a madman... And it's making regret making him able to do that...} "{The fuck?}" The girls all just looked at me, and i whipped out my phone. {The fuck did you do that for?} {Because i could and saw no reason not too.} {Ughhh!} I went to my call history, and called the gremlin. They saw me suddenly call Issei, and they all just looked at me confused. We were on the way to Kichijoji, and i suddenly stopped, took out my phone, and called Issei. I'd be confused too. It was a ring after i hit call that the gremlin answered. And we heard the old man cackle. "[BWAHAHAHA! SUCK IT ALBION! I'M OUT BREATHING THE FRESH AIR AND YOU'RE NOT! WHOSE THE LOSER NOW ASSHOLE!? BWAHAHAHA!] Sorry Tara-chan... He's been like that for the last 10 minutes..." "it's fine gremlin... It's fine... Anyway, put me on speaker real quick."

"Uhhh, ok? Done." "Thanks Gremlin." I took a deep breath in, and i shouted at the phone as hard as i could. "YOU'RE FUCKING FIGHTING ME WHEN I GET BACK OLD MAN!" Ddraig stopped cackling, and the girls just looked at me like i was insane. "[HA! LIKE I SAID EARLIER, YOU'RE CENTURIES TOO EARLY TO FIGHT ME HATCHLING!]" "JUST WATCH! I'LL SHOVE YOUR TAIL UP YOUR ASS FOR ALL THESE TIMES YOU CALLED ME HATCHLING! YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED OLD MAN!" "[THEN COME AS CLOSE AS YOU'D LIKE HATCHLING!]" "DON'T QUOTE JOJO'S TO ME YOU OVERGROWN HANDBAG!" "[BWAHAHAHA]" His laugh ended up fading, and then Issei just hung up. {Everyone heard that by the way. Azazel is setting up a betting pool on how long you'll last, and Sirzechs is joining him.} {Tch. They'll get their days eventually.} {Keep telling yourself that Tara.}

I sent a mental scoff at her, and put my phone away. I looked at my girls, and they were all just staring at me. "What?" Rias and Irina just kept staring. Koneko just turned away. And Kuroka? "Are you just a female Vali? Or is there a reason you challenged a centuries old dragon Nya?" Oh. "It's weird dragon instinct bullshit. Younger dragons naturally submit or defer to their elders. But the old man noticed i'm too proud for that shit, so we have this weird uncle niece thing where i'm just a little battle crazy and antagonistic towards him. It's all in good fun." They listened to that, but i'm pretty sure they didn't buy it. "Okaasan still meant every word." "Of course i did. The old asshole knows i get annoyed being called a hatchling. I can blow up a small country if i put all my magic into a move. Can a hatchling do that? Nooo! But the old man doesn't care! 'oh? Just a small country? When i was a hatchling i could raze continents.' The fucking asshole." I walked while i ranted, and the girls just followed.

They didn't say anything, they just followed. Koneko decided to jump onto my back and made her way between my shoulders at some point, and we just kept walking. I turned to the girls after a minute of hearing nothing, and saw Rias just walking with her head in her hands, Irina looking dazed, and Kuroka just blinking. I looked up tot see Koneko's expression, and saw she was just looking forwards, not giving me the time of day. "... This is a strange family, Nya." "Ah shut it, you're pretty much included in the dynamic already." She blinked at that again, and i saw her tilt her head." "Hmm... Is that a good thing Nya? Starting to sound like it's more trouble then it's worth Nya." I rolled my eyes at that. "Sure it is. I'm just totaling misreading that smile on your face and that amusement in your eyes." Which were actually there. Kuroka just smiled again, and we kept going. "Speaking of dynamic, what exactly are all of ours Tara-onee?" That was an easy question.

"You're the weird sister. Irina is the cheery optimistic one, Koneko is the one we want to protect and abuses that, and Kuroka's the teasing older sister. Then i'm the dependable, responsible and logical older sister and mother." I saw Rias, Irina, Kuroka and i heard Koneko choke at that. Rias was the first one to escape death via air, and pointed at me. "You? Logical? Tara-onee, what did you take and where can i get some? We all know it's Martha-oneesan that's the logical one." I clicked my tongue at that, but i didn't deny it. We eventually made it to Kichijoji, and Irina and Rias broke off into their eternal rivalry again. Koneko and Kuroka looked around for something to do, and i looked on as they did so. I thought about what we'd do while we waited for Futaba to wake up, and i realized i hadn't taken time to dance in a while. I was going to follow that train of thought, then i felt a surge of annoyance from Martha's side of the link.

I blinked when i felt it, and chose to leave it be. An annoyed Martha is not a Martha i'd want to deal with. I joined my daughter(s?) at the dart machines, and played with Koneko. Kuroka had gone over to mess with the girls playing pool, and we joined her after we finished with the darts game. Watching Kuroka fluster both Rias and Irina with innuendos and outright sex appeal was both hilarious and stressful. She sat on a side of the table at one point, and i must've projected my glare throughout the whole place, as they didn't pay Kuroka more then a glance before they turned away as if death was looking at them. The girls tried their best, but after Kuroka made a balls joke and how they had to be gentle with them, both girls shutdown, and we enjoyed their blushes.

Our trip was fun, and we took our time as we went back to the suite. We talked about things, and then Martha's annoyance blasted though the link. {Boosts are bullshit! Dragons are all bullshit! Ddraig is bullshit!} {The fuck?} {Ddraig challenged me to a fight. I accepted... A few hours and hundreds to thousands of broken scales and a destroyed artificial landmass later, and i see why your so antagonistic towards him. I was so confidant that i'd be able to neutralize his boosts, but dragon cores are bullshit! His dragon core internalizes and defends his boosts from being neutralized by outside forces, so there i am. Being slammed into the earth by a dragon with 100x boosts, and almost every single barrier and enchantment i placed on my dragon form is destroyed! The fucker hit me with the force of a small moon and had the gall to boast about it! He's bullshit! He didn't even use any other form of magic, so i couldn't eat it to replenish and heal myself. When my dragon core has finished forming, i'm dropping a fucking belt of Deus-sama's on him. See how the fucker likes that!}

I just blinked at that, and let Martha rant. The girls saw me just sitting there and not saying anything, and Irina asked me why. "Ddraig beat the shit out of Martha, and now she's ranting and plotting to drop meteors on him... I'm not sure who i should worry about..." The girls just blinked at that, and Kuroka turned to Rias. "Wasn't the sister meant to be the 'logical' one Nya? Enlighten me to that Nya." Rias just put her head in her hands, Irina and Koneko just looked to the ceiling, and i just sighed. "Let's just blame it all on the old man... That'll make us feel better." Kuroka just blinked at me, Rias, Irina and Koneko nodded to that though. We went from there, and i ended up bringing up my dancing. "A dancing dragon? There's a joke in there somewhere Nya." I could see it. Irina ended up asking me to teach her how to dance, and then Rias didn't want to lose out, so there i was. Teaching Rias and Irina how to dance.

It didn't surprise me that Rias was making good progress... Well, progress in sensual dances, Devils were lustful creatures after all... And that thought made me think. "Rias. Is there anyone you're interested in?" She was currently learning Bachata, and she ended up almost falling when i said that. Catching and then the girls gathering around the bed later, we were looking at an embarrassed Rias. "Tara-onee, why?!" I shrugged. "It was a thought that came up. And i did get interested in the idea so i asked." Rias still looked embarrassed, but she got that. "Nee, Rias-chan, is there?" Rias shook her head at Irina's question. "Really? What about that dragon boy Nya." Rias, Irina and I just turned to her. "No way. Irina's got him, and i don't exactly like Issei. He's a part of my peerage, sure, but i want someone special. Besides, even if i DID go for Issei, that'd end up changing my relationship with Irina. I just can't see myself sharing someone with Irina and ending up fucking her if we're in a harem."

I nodded at that, Irina looked embarrassed, Koneko looked a little red, and Kuroka understood. "Ah, i get it Nya. But isn't the dragon boy strong? I thought Devils all had a strength kink Nya?" Rias just looked at Kuroka, and then to me, then back to Kuroka. "You do realize i've grown up with a dragon, and now my other sister is a dragon too right? Just like my brother, i've gotten used to being around strong beings that i didn't want to have sex with. It'll take a lot more then what Issei has to even entertain the idea of being attracted to him." Kuroka got it, and we talked from there. We already knew about me and Irina. Koneko wasn't ready for a relationship, so we set our sights on Kuroka. "So, what about you Kuroka? Anyone special for you?" She took that question in, and laid against the bed. "Hmm... No one. Besides, i can't love for love Nya." "Huh? Why not?"

Kuroka winced at that, and Koneko just held her hand. "I... I have to make up for it. It's us... And that's it! It's just me and Shirone out of our entire race... And it's my fault that it's like that... I have to make up for it... I need kittens with someone strong enough to protect them. Vali was my best option... But he wouldn't even entertain the idea. I couldn't get Arthur to do it... I hated Hercules and he wasn't strong enough, and Cao Cao was racist to everything... I don't have many choices... And i don't even know of anyone else that could work. The dragon boy might work, but he's not strong enough yet... I don't have anyone to choose." She was starting to turn into a mess, so i went over to her and brought her into a hug. I let my wings come out, and the other girls came over and turned it into a pig pile. We stayed like that for a while,

I don't think any of us expected that kind of answer, but i could see why she'd think like that. I motioned for the other girls to break off the hug, and it left just me and Kuroka in it. "Kuroka. Look at me for a second." She was still hiding in my bust, but a few tries later, she looked up. "You don't have to do that now Kuroka. Even if you choose not to treat me as your mother, Koneko is family. Your her sister. That automatically puts you under my protection. Family, even by association, is enough for me. If anyone tries to fuck with you i'll send em to hell. Your one of mine now Kuroka, no one fucks with me and mines and comes out on top. You can look for someone that deserves you now." She stared at me, and i held it. I didn't like the idea of having kids out of a sense of duty or anything liked that, they were either accidents or planned for by a couple, that was that. We looked at each other for a bit more, then she just hugged me tighter. She buried her head into my bust, and i hugged her closer.

The rest of the night went by, and Kuroka seemed to be doing better. I had the idea to dance with her and get her mind off of it, and it helped. She liked dancing with me, so we decided we'd make that a thing we did every once in a while. The rest of the day went on, and we relaxed in our suite. The cuddle pile ended up just like last nights, Kuroka pressing her naked self against me, and even stripping me for some reason, and Natsu being annoyed at having his spot taken. We all went to sleep, and it was nice. Waking up feeling Kuroka's bust against mine was going to take some getting used too, but i'd manage. We spent the days getting to know each other, and just enjoying our vacation. Things went on as we waited for Futaba to wake up, and nothing really happened on my side as we waited. But then, a few days later, Martha dropped this strange fucking bomb on me, and the girls just seemed so lost when i eventually told them what i heard.

{I've bribed infinity with cookies and brownies. I'm a fucking genius.} Huh? I was just about to start my day and get out of bed when she sent that. My brain was trying to understand, and i didn't pay much attention to where my foot went. I fell. I took a step, missed, and fell onto the ground. The sound woke up the rest of the girls, Kuroka always woke up when i started to move, and they all came over to me. I heard them, but i was focused on Martha. {What?} {Context. A little girl shows up at our front door, asks, essentially demands i 'take out Baka Red' and i said no. She stared at me, and just stood at the door as i was planning on how to safely drop Deus-sama's on Ddraig, and she asked again. I said no again, then she repeated it. I was getting annoyed at her insistence, so i grabbed some brownies and cookies i made earlier, and just handed them to her. A foil of brownies, milk and cookies later, i have the strongest dragon in this world eating out of my hand. I even secured some of her scales. My experiments are going to be that much better now!}

Then she started cackling, and i zoned out. The girls were all looking at me, and i was too stunned to repeat what i heard. That was the entity behind Kuroka's terrorist group? A loli that could be bribed with snacks and milk? My brain shut down. I'd need a good half hour to get my mind wrapped around it. When i did, and told the girls what Martha told me, they were just as lost as i was. Kuroka just looked like she lost brain cells thinking about it. "That was it? All we had to do was give Ophis snacks... And we would've been fine..? What the fuck!?" We were all with her on that. That day was strange. We were all a little shell shocked, and just went through the motions of our day. We were still confused when we called it a day and went to sleep. But then Martha wasn't done yet apparently. {She lives with us now.} {What?} {I made her a room with silencing wards. She's claimed it as her territory and now lives in it.} {...What?} {I'm a genius.} I zoned out again, and decided to say fuck it and not get up. The girls agreed with me, and we spent hours just laying in bed, not thinking about the shit Martha was spewing.

That day ended up just being the day we skipped Leblanc, and just went to a club in the red light district to get our minds off of it. It was hard for me to get drunk, Rias and Kuroka had a small immunity to it, Koneko was too young so we got her juice, and Irina got plastered after trying scotch. We just stayed in the club for a while, and then went back to the suite. We all showered to get the smell of booze off of us, and then went to sleep early. Processing that we'd go home, and live in the same house as the infinity loli was hard to do. We slept to get it off of our minds, and i made sure to blast Martha before she said a single word when i woke up the next morning. {Martha, for the love of gods not a single word!} She sent a mental scoff at me, but didn't do anything else. The day was starting off better then the last two. And it got even better later. Futaba had finally woken up.

{Akira's POV}

Akira wouldn't admit it to her face, but there was something satisfying in seeing Tara and her family struggle to comprehend something. He recognized the looks they had, and thanked whatever god that dictated karma that she had gotten hers. Arsene had laughed when Tara walked into Leblanc a week ago and looked as if her entire world had been turned on its head. He knew that feeling, it was one that Tara placed onto them multiple times in the span of a couple days. He, and the rest of the thieves, all relished in their confused states. They made sure to hide it, and everyone had unanimously agreed to not ask what happened. The less they knew of whatever shocked a dragon, a Devil, a former exorcist and two cat-women, the better. They still went on with their routines, and by the end of the 5th day waiting for Futaba, all the thieves could hear their persona's.

Akira was the closest to being able to summon his Phantom Thief attire in the real world, and Ann followed. She was the most magically gifted, and Makoto was right behind her. Then it went Mona, Ryuji and then Yusuke, but they were getting there. Tara's 6th rank ability made it even easier for them to train. 'One a day, a specific subject can be specified for improvement. Any actions taken with the specified subject will be vastly easier to see improvements on.' The fact it worked for all the thieves sent them over the moon. Makoto made a schedule to rotate between academics, [Aikido,] and the magic training they did for their persona's. She made them all agree to put academics on a schedule, and they were all starting to see some improvements. Ryuji split his between physical activities like running, working out, and physical conditioning, academics and then his persona training.

Ann split hers between academics, exercising, and persona training. Mona decided to do exercising in both his forms, and persona training, since he had no need of academics. Yusuke unsurprisingly focused on his art. It took Makoto a while, but she managed to convince Yusuke to have an actual schedule. Yusuke would focus on his art, then sword forms with a bokken he purchased, and then persona training. And Akira himself? Exercise, academics, persona training, reading people, he had Arsene's experience and 3rd eye but he could do better, and crafting things to help his team. He was now able to add a small part of Megido to any of his elemental bombs. Tara's abilities truly were helping them improve themselves. Her 7th rank was able to help make mementos easier for them, and even worked with the hidden chests. He even felt like they were close to reaching their 8th rank, but he wanted to ensure the rest of his confidants weren't being left behind. With the exception of Chihaya, Kawakami, Maruki and Yoshizawa, everyone was at 7-8. He'd even gotten Tae maxed out, which led to her telling him she'd figured it out.

That was a interesting conversation. Akira hadn't gotten any warning bells from either his senses or 'Leader's Intuition' so he wasn't worried. Tae even seemed interested about the whole thing. He didn't tell her about the supernatural, that would be too much too soon, but by the end of their talk, he left with some of her lipstick on his lips and a spring in his steps. Now if only he could get the thought Tae had put into his head of them and Kawakami in her maid outfit, out of his mind. Hearing her say she knew he ordered a maid and had no reservations against it, made his mind wander. It didn't help that Arsene would laugh and get into a tale of him and a maid. Akira put those thought out of his mind as fast as he could, but it helped when he talked with his predecessor.

The two talked, and hit it off. Yu had told Akira stories of his adventures, and the two talked of their groups. They both found it amusing they had a Yosuke and Yusuke in their group. They compared their groups, what the start of their journey was like, and both saw a coincidence in how they both had to move before their journey began. Even their meeting of their best-friends were similar. They were both interested in the other, and talked from there. Yu seemed surprised at the possibility of calling his persona to the real world, but wasn't sure if it was something he should do. He'd decided to wait on it, and give it some thought with the rest of his group. They even spoke of the other wildcard. They had narrowed down their predecessor to a boy that went to Gekkoukan, and had died on graduation day. They both grew somber at that.

After they had learned of that, both wildcards decided to change the topics. The week went by great. It was almost like a globally known hacker group wasn't threatening all of japan. Which made him ask a question to Tara, who answered despite her confused state. 'What would happen if Medjed really did it?' Tara just looked at Rias, and shrugged when she did. 'Unless they threaten the other races, nothing. Peace is still new to the big factions, and the Yokai probably don't give a shit.' That was an interesting answer. The normal public would be left on their own. Knowing that made Akira even more certain of being a Phantom Thief. If the other races wouldn't step in, then they would. It was a simple thought, but one he stood behind. They still had time to deal with Medjed, so Akira didn't panic when a full week had gone by and Futaba stayed asleep. He just started his morning and woke up, heard Tara announce her presence as she came in, and started his day from there. And a few minutes later, he smiled as they all looked towards the door. Futaba had walked in, sat next to Tara, the rest of the girls had taken a booth, and took a sip of Tara's coffee. Today would be an interesting morning.

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