19 Chapter 19

Lucifer`s Estate.

Alexander was simply lying in the bed, Kuroka and Shirone both on his sides, sleeping while using his shoulder as their pillows. All there were naked and only new blanket that Alex put over them was covering their nudity and not exposing their private parts. Not that they were fazed by the fact that they were naked in their bed, on the contrary, they were filling blissful tiredness. The last night, Alex took both Kuroka and Shirone as his wives through the Nekomata`s sacred marriage, effectively making both of them his life partners. This was a deal he couldn`t get out now, and honestly, Alex couldn`t be any happier. Both Nekoshou girls were in love with him and Alex loved them both with all his heart and he`ll be damn sure to keep them happy and safe, or what kind of a husband he would be.

They`ve celebrated their union by given themselves to passion and love, releasing all their desires for one another throughout the entire night. Kuroka and Shirone were taking turns with their lover and husband, giving little time to rest and recuperate, but they were also boosting him with Senjutsu, knowing that Necromancy took a lot of his physical endurance and this night both girls were not only giving themselves to Alex, but also replenishing his wasted energy, through usage of Nekomata`s more intimate techniques. Shirone, after being taken by her lover, was a shy at first, but soon she became passionate and very eager for more, as she was taking charge in their love sessions, trying out more and more until dropping down without strength. Kuroka, who waited this night for many years, was anxious, but she knew not to be rushing, but slow, patient and sensitive, letting Alex experience all of her in slow and joyful motion, while also feeling the bliss from their sessions, but she also was exhausted from their night and was now sleeping just like her sister.

Alex looked at both Nekoshou and then at the time. It was 10.37 am, meaning that he and Shirone overslept the school, for the first time in his life and would have to explain himself later to Sona and Rias. Ah well, they could afford a little school break for once and consequences be damned. He made love with two most beautiful goddesses, so getting an earring from Sona was meaningless in compere. As for his girls, he did ask Grayfia to take care of them if he wasn`t available and she was the most reliable person he knew. Plus, she did like both Illya and Sakura dearly. While he and Shirone had a scheduled meeting in ORC building, there was still 4 hours until that time, so they could spend it here, just resting and being together.

Alex sighed lightly as he recognized his situation and he pretty much didn`t pay much thought to that. However, he suddenly felt how on his left shoulder Shirone was moving and then she finally opened her eyes, snapping them wide, apparently remembering that she was going to be late. She looked with a worried expression on her lover.

"Morning, sleepyhead." Alex greeted her, Shirone beginning to move, but Alex didn`t let her as he caringly hugged her. "Hey, hold it. We are both already too late for school."

"B-but…" Shirone was about to reply, but Alex merely placed his hand on a special spot behind Shirone`s ear and began to rub it slowly and caringly.

Shirone`s tense and worry were immediately replaced with purr and softness, as she returned to Alex`s embrace and hugged him lovingly, pressing her developed body against his. Alex kissed her lightly in her lips to calm her down.

"Are we calm now?" Alex received a purr as an answer to that one. "That`s good. I can`t have my wife all worked up like that just because she and I oversleep."

"Rias is going to be mad." Shirone stated.

"For us being late or for the fact that you were my first?" Alex asked her.

"For being your first." Shirone picked. "But I don`t care if she is going to be mad. I`m where I feel alive." Shirone stated.

"I`m glad to hear that." Alex smiled. "And, just for the future, if Rias tries to do something to you, don`t hesitate and tell me about it. I know you can hold your own, Shirone, but I won`t let anyone, not even your own Master hurt you."

Shirone was about to reply, but instead she simply decided to move a bit closer and close her eyes with a blissful smile, feeling safe and happy in embrace of the one she chose as her mate and husband.

"Now, as far as I can guess, you don`t have any other clothes that can fit your new size, aside from that kimono, right?" Shirone nodded to that, sighing. "That`s okay. I think a little shopping trip wouldn`t be out of the order. After all, I do have enough money to afford a new wardrobe for my beloved."

At that very moment, Kuroka yawned and opened up lazily her eyes and looked at her husband and sister.

"Nya~, good morning, nya~." Kuroka moved to Alex and kissed him. "Are you two plotting behind my back, nya~? Shirone, not a day married and already wants to steal him all to yourself, nya?" Kuroka teased her little sister, getting her to blush.

"No need to embarrass her, Kuroka." Alex scolded his Bishop lightly and with no ill. "Besides, you both are my wives and naturally you both want extra attention, but I can`t bring myself to love one of you more than the other."

"Nya, so we both get equal rights on you, nya?" Shirone asked him. "And… We can do what we did whenever we want to?" Shirone asked embarrassed, while Kuroka was smirking.

"Of course." Alex assured them. "But only when you are feeling up for it. As much as you intoxicated me, I won`t take an advantage of our bond nor will I exploit you just for that. I`m not some kind of beast and just having you with me is already the greatest joy I can have."

"Nya, I personally wouldn`t mind you being a little wild in bed, love, nya~." Kuroka remarked, sighing contently. "But in all honesty, I`ve never felt so safe and alive in my whole life. I never even imagined that being married would feel like it."

"Nya, I feel the same way." Shirone agreed.

"Then get used to the feeling, `cause I`m not letting either of you to stray away." Alex placed caring kiss on both their lips. "Heh, come to think about it, I`ve got to tell about my new status to my old man. I`m getting a feeling that he`ll be blown away with this fact."

"Nya, haven`t you told us that your father is dead, nya?" Shirone asked curious. "Or did you lie about your past, nya?"

"Sorry about it, Shirone." Alex petted her head affectionately. "My connections with Fallen Angels and Grigori in particular run quite a bit deeper then I originally informed you all about, but it was done for a very good and important reason, because if my real background was revealed, I could kiss any slightest shadow of decent and normal life I was clinging to goodbye."

"Nya, darling, don`t be like that." Kuroka rubbed against him. "I promise, we may not be the ones that you would consider the most normal once, but we`ll do our best to keep you happy. Because if our Master is happy, so are his kitties, nya~."

"Alex, who is your father?" Shirone asked straight forwardly and Alex simply sighed.

"Ah, what the heck…" Alex decided to comply. "My dad is Azazel, the big boss behind the Grigori. There, now, if there is any questions as to…"

"None." Shirone simply said and snuggled up closer.

Alex seriously didn`t expect this kind of reaction. Usually, he would be bombarded with at least a dozen of questions, but now… Kuroka already knew about his full lineage and was fine with it, but even with Shirone`s usual stoic nature, this was…

"You know, you are the first person to respond so… unenthusiastically to what I just said." Alex noted.

"Azazel is your dad, it`s cool." Shirone said. "But Alex is Alex, that`s all I need to know and that`s my husband. Lineage doesn`t make a person."

"Nya, we both love you for who you really are. Honestly, Nekoshous rarely give a damn about their partner`s parents once they imprinted with someone." Kuroka confessed. "So don`t let this bother you, love."

Alex was surprised for a moment there again at how easily they simply dissed it off. In full honestly, the question of his lineage was always the one to cause some serious issues with him and his life. In Grigori and with hero descendants, he was always calm and normal as he was treated normally and like a person, instead of a an heir of Governor General. Outside, there were always complications and difficulties along the line, not to mention that Azazel had quite a few powerful enemies who would love to get at him. This was the major reason as to why Alex never revealed his secret identity, to prevent himself from being used as a bait or means to get to his father. So, having both Kuroka and Shirone react like that… felt very good. He didn`t wanted to be appreciated or loved just because of his lineage. No, he wanted the feelings to be honest and earnest, based and founded upon his persona. And these two lovely ladies loved him just because he was himself.

And by God (and, surprisingly, no response from the system) did it felt great. Alex hugged them both tighter and said.

"I`m one lucky Nephilim to have you both." Alex looked at both of their loving gazes. "Now, what do you say we get some breakfast and after that go a little shopping? I feel like spending some of my earned money just for you and myself."

And what girl could resist such offer? Plus, Alex though that having a little change in style wouldn`t do any bad for him too.

Occult Research Club. 5 hours later.

Rias` finger was hitting the table, signaling her annoyance and anger over the situation that was currently at her hands. She wasn`t in any trouble or whatsoever, as she was careful and knew her limits, most of the times. What was setting her off right now was the fact that at a scheduled meeting of her Occult Research Club weren`t present several members, namely Alexander and Koneko, her Rook and former Pawn, now future husband. While he may`ve now been an independent player, he was still a member of her club, her fiancée and Rias had more rights on him than anyone else, so he had to comply to her own commands over everyone else`s, including Sona, the Student Council President and Alex`s former trainer, who was also here, sitting and sipping Akeno`s tea as if she was expecting someone, probably Alex like everyone else here. Koneko was also late, for whatever damned reason she might be. Rias didn`t like the fact that her Rook was on such good terms with Alex and was now fully embracing her Nekomata side, along with reconnecting with Kuroka, especially considering just how much effort Rias put into earning her trust and love.

Overall, things weren`t overall as Rias wanted. Her once impregnable Peerage and unwavering loyalty of her Servants was now in question. First of all, Akeno has been a lot colder with Rias and showing her discontent with how Rias was doing things lately, especially with Alex and how she ignored a powerful threat in the city. The rift between the two was also furthered by the clear sign of Alexander being very close to Akeno, as she was most certainly deeply in love with him and wasn`t going to hand him over to Rias without a fight. Issei`s sudden transformation into a Dragon and his new found powers have also thrown Heiress out of the loop, as she wasn`t ready for such turn of events. Her Pawn`s attitude and character has drastically changed, as Issei became more mature and hardened, completely devoid of lewd thoughts which were his main drive before, along with getting a whole new aggressiveness and fearlessness. Issei surely was now a Dragon and he was going to get stronger, but it also was clear that he wanted to be strong not for Rias, but for himself and to protect those that were close to him. Gremory has lost in Issei`s perversion a very good tool to inspire him and manipulate as well, as he was now moved by newfound drive of a Dragon. Plus, there was also the fact that Rias has noticed that Issei has gotten more affectionate with Asia, who most certainly enjoyed being in the center of attention instead of Rias, who has grown used to it and it was frustrating. As for Koneko, or Shirone, as she now preferred, she made things very clear between them, saying that she and Kuroka are now family and that she wasn't going to let Rias get Alex, no matter what. It surprised Rias that her little Rook was now so aggressive and passionate about the boys, but the fact that she also completely changed her looks was also an alarming signal. Koneko has gone from being a little kitten to a full grown beauty, rivaling her and Akeno without even an effort, and she knew about it.

Rias` relations with Sona and her sister have also deteriorated quite significantly and Sona has expressed a positive opinion about Rias` removal as a Governor and the decision was still to be made about the new Governor of this area. The favorites for this position were, of course, Sona and Alexander. Sona was a favorite because of her well organized policy and her effectiveness in Academy, as she was very well capable of organizing almost everything and managing the things. Alexander was also favored among Devils now because of how well he organized the defense and counter attack against Gilgamesh, showing the qualities of a good leader and possible Governor, capable of dealing with crisis at hands in an instant. He has also showcased to others that he prioritizes the safety of the city first, seeing as the protection of this town aligns with Devil`s interests directly, as it is their territory. Just yesterday he stated that because of the poor defensive and warning conditions of this town they were forced to deal first with rouge Fallen Angels and now Gilgamesh with Zouken Himejima. Serafall, surprisingly, agreed with him completely, despite her childhood persona, while Sirzechs grudgingly had to admit it as well. So, needless to say Rias` position wasn`t as steady and powerful as before.

Rias` finger was continuing hitting the table and Raynare, honorary member of ORC and Alexander`s Pawn, decided to address that.

"Will you stop doing that?!" Ray snapped. "Seriously, it`s annoying as hell."

"I`m sorry, but I don`t recall asking of your opinion." Rias returned the snap. "Not that you are in a position to tell me what to do, anyway. Although, you could be of some minor use and tell me where the hell is your Master? We`ve been waiting for him for quite a while and that`s not to mention that he didn`t even come to school today. Care to elaborate on why he didn`t?"

"Yes, that would be appreciated." Kiba backed up Rias. "Alexander has proven so far to be more of a causer of trouble then solver."

Raynare sighed, looking at both of them, but more she was fixated on Kiba, whose animosity towards Alex has grown quite a bit ever since their little spar. It was obvious that Kiba was obsessed with Holy Swords, hence why he attacked Arturia and dragged everyone else into a fray. And then Alex showed up and beat the living hell out of Kiba, which, normally would calm the boys down, but Kiba only showed nothing more but hatred now towards Alexander and Arturia, all because they were affiliated with Holy Weapons. Overall, in Ray`s book, Kiba was already an asshole.

She scoffed at Kiba`s comment and glared at him.

"Watch your tongue, boy." Ray warned him. "You are either blind or stupid, because you don`t seem to realize the fact that Alex has been putting himself in the line of fire more than anyone here, be it in Rating Game, or with Gilgamesh. And not only that, he is been nothing but a constant help to most of us here. Want some proof? Alex sacrificed half of his entire life span to REVIVE Akeno and Sona here! And that`s not to mention that he saved the whole town here! And what did your bitch Master do? She said that it was all done in the name of her and her family! So stop giving Alex shit and cut him some slack for God`s sake!"

"How passionate of a Fallen Angel slave…" Ravel noted on the side lines, then getting slapped in the back of her head. "Hey! What was that for?!" Ravel glared at Issei, who was glaring back.

"That`s what you get for insulting one of my friends, Yakitori." Issei scoffed and turned to Rias. "But seriously, Rias, why are you so worked up because of that? Alex has been through hell ever since he practically got here and just 2 days ago he gave up a very good portion of his life. I don`t know what it does to people, but I think it would leave him, at least, drained like hell. Seriously, just yesterday he looked like he was about to collapse after turning Ray and others into Nephilims. Ray, you saw it yourself, didn`t you?"

Ray nodded to that one, as she completely agreed with Issei. Right after the ceremony, Alexander almost fell onto the ground, but he was quickly picked up by Raynare and Kuroka. The side effects of Necromancy did a number on him and his body still haven`t recovered fully, as his stamina was reduced and he was panting after that. Good think that Kuroka used her Senjutsu on him and it did a whole lot on him, restoring his health considerably. Still, even with Kuroka`s healing him, he could still use some rest and rejuvenation, or otherwise it could play a very bad joke with him next time they encounter an enemy, which, considering their overall luck, will happen soon enough.

At that moment, Sona, who was sipping tea all this time, decided to intervene.

"As a Student Council President, I personally prefer to have all students attending." Sona remarked, putting tea cup on the table. "However, Alexander`s health did sustain a considerable damage and he has been working over limit for all this time. Under these circumstances, I believe he can be pardoned for his absence, especially considering the fact that he also has 2 daughters to take care."

"Since when did you become so lenient towards bending the rules of the school to the favor of your crushes, Sona?" Rias critically looked at her. "Are you trying to get in favor of Alex? Because that won`t work, whilst I`m his…"

"Will you shut the hell up, Gremory?" A white circle appeared and a familiar pair of Shirone and Alexander came out of there. "Because this is already annoying as hell and I`ve got absolutely no desire to marry the likes of you."

Rias was about to retort, but then she took a closer look at both of them and was surprised to see what she was seeing before her. Her Rook was wearing a nice looking everyday white dress, which did well complimenting her new figurine and forms. Koneko`s hair was also longer and more softly looking instead of her previous once. Plus, there was some sort of 'air of confidence and freedom' around her, as if she… lost her V-card? As for Alex, instead of black, he was now wearing a nice looking white coat, with gold and black engravings, underneath which was black shirt. And his hair was also different, as all his hair was pulled back, leaving a single strand of white hair in front, plus it was clear that he cut the length as well. If anything, this look was different and it made him look quite a bit more handsome and attractive.

Alex moved to the coach and sit there. Koneko, much to everyone`s shock and amazement, sit very closely of him, wrapping his hand around herself and closing the eyes, purring lightly in the process. Alex smile to happy Nekomata and turned to Rias.

"Besides that, you really need to train. Shirone and I`ve been here for 10 minutes now and you haven`t even noticed us." Alex informed her. "Sona, Raynare and Issei all have known were here from the get go."

"What?! How did you even…"

"I`ve been taking lessons on energy sensing for some time now, so my sense have strengthened quite a bit." Sona chuckled, turning to Alex. "Your Illusions are actually quite good. I only noticed you here from the tiny flow of Holy energy behind me."

"Well, Alex has taught a few things about energy sensing too." Ray stated. "Alex`s energy is fairly unique and I can`t mistake with anyone else.

"I`ve simply smelled them from the start." Issei stated. "And don`t get me wrong, Alex, but how come your scent is now a bit of mixed with Kuroka`s and Koneko`s?"

"Mixed?" Rias questioned turning to the pair, suddenly standing up and coming towards them. "Care to explain you two what in the world does that mean?"

Alex was about to retort, but then Shirone opened her eyes, revealing all her Nekomata features openly and looked threateningly at her Master. Rias was surprised at how enemy like Shirone looked at her now. It was like Rias has stepped into her own territory or did something that she shouldn`t have. After some intense several seconds of silence and starring, Shirone spoke in her firm and strong voice.

"Alex and I have married." Shirone said strongly. "I`m Alex`s wife, just as Kuroka. And my name is Shirone, not Koneko."

Now, that brought out a whole lot of reactions, mostly those of the shock. Sona and Akeno were agape at what just they heard, Raynare, who was shamelessly listening to the whole marriage ceremony, was simply amused and enjoying the reactions of the others. Ravel was looking like she saw something utterly disgusting. Asia had her hands at her mouth, looking shocked. Kiba simply raised one brow up, while Issei simply glanced at his kouhai. He was the first to speak up.

"Shirone." Issei spoke, drawing the attention of tensed cat. "My congratulations to you and your sister. You look actually pretty good with him." Shirone looked surprised, but nodded to that one, turning back to see glaring, furious and energy spreading Rias.

"Koneko…" She growled through her teeth, energy flaring outside her body. "Just what in the hell did you and your sister do?!"

"I`ve became Alex`s wife through my people`s traditions." Shirone was now standing her ground, placing herself between Rias and Alex. "I became imprinted with Alex after he reunited me with Kuroka. Yesterday, she and I came to him and revealed our true feelings to him. I told him how I feel and asked him to take me as his lover and wife."

Rias` anger was boiling even more, as her fury was growing and soon was about to exceed the parameters of safety, as her Power of Destruction began to radiate even more from her, grimace of fury and anger now upon her. Alexander was sensing this as well and prepared himself as well, feeling that this could get ugly any minute now. Rias spoke once more, barely containing the last bits of restrains.

"Koneko, are you telling me that you and your sister… have slept with my Alex?!" Rias was demanding an answer. "You are saying that you`ve lie beneath him and spread your legs, alluring him into you?!"

"Alex is not yours." Shirone said with a grip, challenging Rias of sorts. "You have never shown any signs of interest in him, nor have ever been honest and caring towards him. All you ever was to him a Master, the one that holds a leash, which you`ve placed on him through deceit and manipulations. Because of you, he was forced to become your fiancée, not because he wished to, but because you can`t let go of things you have. But," Shirone`s tail was swinging around vigorously. "You don`t hold his heart and I have decided to express what was in mine. I`ve expressed all my love and affection to him, how being loved was killing me and how just being around him breathe new life into me. And yesterday, when sun set and moon was out, I and Kuroka came to him and proclaimed our desire to be his wives. When I came there, when I gave him my first kiss, I was afraid, I feared like never in my life. I knew how close my sister was and how others were close to him, so I was afraid of being thrown away, being rejected and being forced to never experience love, as imprinted Nekoshou love only one and rejection leaves them empty of life and desire to live. However, despite all of my fears, he accepted me and answered to my feelings with love and passion. My heart has never felt so alive. And when we bedded, I felt the full extent of his love and passion. Yes, we had sex and I was his first, President, and I regret nothing of what happened yesterday. Because now I have a family and a man whom I love and who loves me back. And you will never take that away from me."

Rias listened to it all silently, just as everyone did, grasping and understanding just what Shirone went through and how she felt. She was always the one to hold back her feelings and never reveal what she was thinking or feeling, but it was never clear on what real feelings were here and what her real opinion on the things was. And now, she simply went all out, telling Rias just what was on her soul and mind all this time, holding nothing back and finally expressing her real feelings and emotions, as she wasn`t feeling the need to hold back. In fact, she did what Akeno, Sona and Raynare wished to do all this time and were secretly admiring Shirone for such courage and bravery. They may`ve felt a little upset that Alex`s V-card went to her instead of one of them, but for Shirone to go there and do the deed and not be afraid to tell about… She truly has changed and this change was most certainly for the better. Rias, however, finally lost it…

"Koneko…" She opened up her right palm. "It would seem that I was wrong about you. I thought that you were only a small frightened kitten, when I first saw you and took you in my Peerage. And I saw you as such from the start and up until now. But now… I see that I made a mistake when I brought you in my house, you DAMNED FELINE WHORE!"

And with that, the absolutely chaotic and uncontrollable surge of energy went through Rias` right palm, which was now directed to Shirone`s surprised and shocked face. Rias was about to do something that was going to be a huge mistake and nobody was ready for this. Nobody… Accept for a Lucifer. Alexander shot upwards, moved Shirone out of the way and caught her right palm in his, blocking the uncontrollable surge by his hand, accepting the entire power in his own palm. Alex`s face was one of anger and fury, scaring Rias. She relinquished her spell and was now staring in her future husband`s raging eyes. Alex spoke with cold fury, directed at Rias.

"Never. Ever. Do that again to anyone." Alex threatened her. "I`ve endured through all of your damned manipulation and control, trying my best not to snap and do something irrational. But, now I`ve had it. I`ve had it with your entire damned attitude, with all your spoiled antics and your father and brother allowance to do as you saw fit. From now on, I will do as I see fit and I don`t care if it upsets your big bad brother or father, because I`ve lived far too long without free will and inability to build my own fate. But not any longer, from here on now I will live my own life, free from your whole damned family and their leash. And mark my words, Gremory: if you or anyone of your family will even try to confide me, if someone of your house tries to hurt my family or my friends, I won`t stand idle and I`ll pay you back a thousand fold."

"Do you even think what you are saying?" Rias wasn`t backing down. "I`m the sole reason you are still alive. I`ve saved your life from certain death, you owe everything to me. And whatever I wish, what I desire I always get, and you are just what I want and I will never allow some low…"

And that was the last straw that broke the back of the camel. Instead of listening to Rias` hissy fit and all the insults about those that were close to his heart. No, he shall never allow it to happen. And this crimson witch wasn`t allowed to do so either. In one swift and powerful motion, Alexander Lucifer… slapped Rias Gremory, heiress to the House of Gremory and little sister to Sirzechs Lucifer. The strength of the hit was enough to send Rias down onto the floor, falling before everyone in soundly notion. She was absolutely and utterly shocked, as she… has never even thought that someone would ever lay a finger on her. She put her palm to her cheek and rubbed it, feeling intense pain and how her lower lip was now in blood.

Alex looked down at her and spoke once more.

"This damned arrangement you and your damned brother have set, I will break it." Alex swore. "You`ve broken your through a Rating Game, so shall I. I will find those that will follow me out of their own free will and when the day comes when my comrades are ready and our weapons are sharpened…"

"…Then I shall annihilate you from existence, Rias Gremory."