Beginning

Rias Gremory the next head of the Gremory Household was bored, school was over for the day and the rest of the members of the club were out and about doing various jobs, expect for Akeno her loyal Queen who was always by her side. Sighing the red-head wandered over the window and leaned out and stared at the outside world looking for something, anything to snap her from her boredom.

"There he is! Get him!" A random voice shouted.

Shaking her head Rias arched a little to see what was causing the disturbance, and right outside the clubhouse building was the strangest sight Rias has seen, a bunch of students, male and female with pink hair chasing after a single individual. From his clothing Rias knew he was a student of the school but she couldn't quite place him. From his complexion and the way, he was taunting the people chasing him, Rias could tell he was from Europe, looking past that Rias saw he had a bit messed up silver hair, and a charming grin on his face. Rias couldn't help but smile, whoever this guy was, he cute and very handsome in a very charming way.

"Oh, I see he is at it yet again." A voice broke through her thoughts.

"Hm? Oh, Akeno do you know that is?" Rias asked turning around to see the familiar face of her Queen and best friend. "And what do you mean 'at it again'?"

Putting a hand on her chin the black-haired girl nodded. "I do, that is Zach Auserwalt,

a second-year student. He is known to be quite the prankster, this is the third one today."

"A prankster?" Smiling slightly Rias turned around to look out the window and saw the crowd was out and about looking around but could find no sight of the silver-haired teen. Looking closer however Rias spotted the teen hiding up a very tall tree with no lower branches to grab onto while mischievously smiling. "How did he get up there?"

"That's right he has a knack for pulling off the most ridiculous things. Did you know that he was responsible for all those airhorns underneath the teacher's chairs? Or that he filled the swimming pool with dry ice?" Akeno giggled and shook her head with a smile. "Now it looks like he changed all shampoo bottles of the athletic clubs and replaced it with pink hair dye."

"And he is still alive?" Rias couldn't help but smirk as Zach stuck his head out from some of the trees and looked around before ducking back into the safety of the trees. "I'm pretty sure the teachers, and other students, even Sona would have gotten to him by now."

"That's the weird thing about him, no one can prove he did anything." Akeno shook her head with a smile. "Everyone KNOWS he did it but there's no real proof he's behind any of them. Plus, from what I heard he is impossible to catch."

"Really now?" Rias's smiled watching as the crowd of students gave up searching for the teen and went back to their afterschool activities, leaving Zach time to slip out of his hiding spot and then walked away with a smile on his face.

"Why the sudden interest Rias?" Akeno asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Just curious was all." Shaking her head, the red-head turned around but not without noticing that the silver-haired boy was looking up at her with a curious stare.

"Man…What a great day!" Stretching out I popped my back as I walked off campus and headed toward my house. "First I got an 'A' on my math test and I pulled off yet another good prank. I think this should set me up as the Prank King of Kuoh Academy." Grinning I placed my hands behind my head thinking over what a good life I had since I moved to Japan a few months ago. See I got invited to go to the prestigious Kuoh academy a school that was once only for girls opened for male students to attend and I was lucky enough to get this chance to be a part of the school. It's funny how I got the chance they were looking for guys to join the school, not to mention they wanted transfer students so it worked in my favor. I always wanted to go to Japan so this was good for me. My parents were thrilled when they found out I was accepted but sadly they didn't want to move to Japan… So instead of destroying one of my life dreams they allowed me to move to the nation of the rising sun by myself and even rented out an entire house for me to stay in with enough room for them and my siblings when they came to visit, they even gave me a monthly stiped to spend on food, clothing or whatever else I wanted or needed, which was great.

And the best part about all this was? Well besides living one of my dreams, and being on my own away from my sisters? (Yes, they are that bad and no I won't tell you about them) I didn't have to pay any bills! Which made things really great for me, I could save up the money my parents sent me so I could have a nice little nest egg tucked away. So, good grades, pranks, life on my own without my sisters, decent amount of money saved?(Minus what I spent on pranks) What could possibly make my life any better?

"Umm… Excuse me?"

Turning around I found myself face to face with a very beautiful girl, she had long black hair which went down past her shoulders but didn't quite reach the middle of her back. She had pale, creamy skin, purple eyes (wow purple? Either those are contacts or she had Alexandria's Genesis.) Shaking my head, I looked away from her eyes and noticed she was wearing a brown school jacket with a gold 'P' on it and a green skirt. Looking at this girl I had to admit she was beautiful, and not in a drop dead gorgeous way but more in a down to earth way… Oh crap I haven't said anything since I turned around to face her, she must think I'm a creep.

"Yeah? Sorry for staring." I said rather sheepishly. "I just got distracted by your eyes, are they contacts or- "

"They're natural." She said blushing brightly before turning slightly away from me. "Thank you…"

"Your welcome." Smiling I looked around before turning my head. "So… Nice meeting you but I need to go home."

"Wait… I was wondering… Would you… Would…. Would you go out with me!?" The girl said bowing her head toward me.

Okay that is not what I was expecting but then again… I don't think anyone has ever done this to me before. So, this is a new experience. Now how do I deal with this? I can say no and be an ass…Or I could say yes and possibly end up getting into something that could get me harmed…I don't know why but I had about not going out with random strangers, hence why I didn't go on blind dates.

"Listen… Umm…."

"Yuuma, Yuuma Amano." The girl supplied helpfully.

"Right, I'm Zach, Zach Auserwalt. Listen Yuuma I'm flattered that you would want to ask me out but… I don't know you and I don't want to be rude but I- "I started to say but stopped the moment I saw she was starting to tear up…. Oh great…."-What I mean to say is I would love to out with you." I said rubbing the back of my head with a sigh. This won't end well I am so sure of it. Oh well I'm committed to this…

Smiling Yuuma whipped her eyes and immediately brightened up. "Then can we go out say… Tomorrow? After school, we can meet near the train station?"

"Sure." I smiled slightly still thinking this was a bad idea. "Does four work for you?"

Nodding Yuuma and I traded numbers, smiling she turned around and started to walk away but stopped for a moment and turned around to wave at me before leaving me wondering why I'm a sucker for crying women. "This is going to be a thing, now isn't it?" Sighing I shook my head and placed my hands into my pockets. "I swear this going to end up badly I just know it." Snorting I started to walk home hopping that I was wrong about Yuuma and my date.

"Okay…I think this should do it." I said standing before the mirror. I was now in my 'date' outfit, which was my everyday outfit. Which consisted of a red t-shirt a gray sleeves hoodie, black cargo pants and gray/red sneakers. Quickly zipping up my hoodie I grabbed my phone, wallet and keys and headed out the door, locking up the house I headed to the place where I first met Yuuma. I still didn't feel any better about this whole date thing but then again, I did promise her to be here, and a promise is a promise. As I walked I passed a woman in a short red and black dress who was handing out some fliers.

Taking one just to be polite I placed it within my pocket without another look and headed for the meeting spot. Getting to area Yuuma and I both agreed to meet, as I waited I decided to check out the filer that I was given by that weird cosplay chick and looked it over. "A pentagram… Did I just get approached by an occultist? Meh." Shoving the paper back into my pocket I shook my head. "I'll deal with that later."

"Zach! You came!"

Turning toward the voice I felt my face flush as Yuuma came walking up to me with a smile on her face, and wow she looks good outside her school uniform. Yuuma was wearing a short black dress with a pink covering over it, she also wore some opened toe heels which added a little to her height, granted she only came to just under my chin.

"Of course, I came. I made a promise." I smiled slightly. "So, did you get here alright?" I asked motioning for the both of us to start walking.

"Mhm I did." Nodding the purple eyed girl smiled and suddenly she latched onto my arm. "So where are we going?"

Staring down at her I let out a small chuckle. "I figured we could go to the arcade to start." I said trying to shrug. "Then after that we could grab dinner and see a movie and to end it all a walk in the park."

"That sounds lovely." Yuuma leaned against me and together we headed for the arcade.

As Yuuma and I both went about our date I found out she went to a school not that far from Kuoh and apparently, she has seen me around town and took a liking to me. Hence why she approached me afterschool. I will admit I was touched, a little creeped out but touched nonetheless. Anyway, after spending an hour at the arcade and winning her a small silver bracelet we both went to dinner at this small restaurant that served some decent burgers, I discovered this place quite by accident to be honest. I ducked in here to avoid being caught by a couple guys I had pranked, those pervs were spying on the girl's changing room at school. Hey, I may cause havoc at school but I had some principles and perving on girls was out of the question.

As we both ate me and Yuuma and I traded some stories about our life, I told her about some the wild pranks I had pulled while she told me about her own school, and from what I could tell Yuuma was having a good time, I guess she doesn't get out much I mean going to the arcade? Dinner and movie? Man, I felt bad for whatever sheltered date life she may have had. Anyway, after finishing our food and going to the movies our date took us to the park, now as we walked beside one another I couldn't help but feel like whatever bad feeling I had about this date was now gone. I guess I was wrong.

Getting to the center of the park which contained a very beautiful fountain I smiled as Yuuma ran forward. "Wow, what a beautiful sunset." I said looking up at the sun setting over the treetops.

"It really is." Yuuma smiled turning around to face me. "Hey Zach can, I ask you a question?"

"Well as long as it's not about my bust size sure." I grinned which caused the girl to giggle.

Turning her head Yuuma slowly brushed a strand of hair away from her face. "Will you die for me?"

Okay…. Taking a deep breath, I stuck a finger in my ear and twisted it. "I'm sorry did you say die for you?"

"Of course, silly, would you die for me." Yuuma said as her entire expression changed from sweet and innocent to downright sadistic and creepy. The world around us became dark and took on an eerie purple glow but that wasn't the weirdest part. Yuuma's clothes ripped off her body like she was freaking sailor moon and her outfit was replaced by something a crazy S&M mistress would wear. She had on long black boots with stockings of some kind, a thin leather looking bikini, with shoulder pads, one of which had some spikes on it and long gloves but the weirdest thing of all was the fact she had grown a pair of massive black wings.

Now I've seen weird things in my life, hell some downright disturbing things like when the **** Army launched an attacked against the people of my hometown London… Yeah that was a weird week. This however took the cake and the icing… Hell it took the candles as well. "Well uh… I wasn't expecting that."

Smirking Yuuma placed one hand on her hip and turned her head. "Well I love surprises, now I have to admit I did have some fun today Thanks a lot for the gift by the way." She said holding up the bracelet I got her.

"Well good I hate to disappoint." I said shrugging my shoulders, doing my best trying to myself together. "Now what's this about wanting me to die?"

"If you want anyone to blame, you should blame God he's the one that cursed you with a sacred gear." Yuuma said looking at her fingers.

Sacred Gear? God? Okay what the hell is going on…Come on Zach old boy pump her for information. "Okay what's a sacred gear?" I asked.

"I'm afraid you won't be getting anything else out of me, now come on my dear sweet boy, it's time to die." Placing her palms together a violent violet light formed between her hands and a large crystal-like spear appeared in her hand, raising the spear the winged bitch tossed the weapon at me. So, doing the only natural thing I could I jumped out the way. As the spear of light imbedded itself into the ground I rushed forward and sent a nasty right hook knocking the winged girl off her feet and into the fountain. Now I hate hitting women but bitches? Yeah, she tried to kill me so that makes her a bitch. After hitting the black winged chicken bitch, I ran as fast as my legs could carry me.

"Get back here Zach!" Yuuma shouted.

Rolling my eyes, I shook my head, why did this sound familiar. At least her hair wasn't pink.

Another spear landed close beside me, and the force of its landing knocked me off my feet and straight onto the ground. "Oh, come on!" I grumbled landing on my ass.

Yuuma flew down in front of me with a very pissed off look on her face. "You got a lucky shot in hitting me, now I was going to make your end quick but now I'm going to make it slow, and painful- "The winged bitch never finished her sentence as I quickly knocked the black-haired girl off her feet by sweeping my leg. Jumping to my feet I took off toward the trees, yeah, I wasn't going to make the same mistake of being out in the open again.

As I ran I could feel my lungs burn, now I was in pretty good shape but there was something about running for your life from a monster that makes even the athletic of people panic and forget to breathe probably. Stopping for a moment to catch my breath I bit my lip and leaned against a tree. "I really could use some help… If there is a God out there… I could use someone to save m-"I started to say but stopped as a bright red glow formed in my pocket. The slip of paper that I had stuffed in there floated out and vanished leaving only a giant glowing red pentagram. Slowly stepping out of the symbol was perhaps the most beautiful woman I have ever met in my life.

She had long gorgeous red-hair that went way past her wait, blue eyes that were bluer than any sapphire I have ever seen, and creamy white skin that looked so smooth that it couldn't have been real. She was wearing the standard Kuoh academy girl's uniform, which consisted of a white blouse, a black neck-tie thing, a black jacket, red skirt lined with white, and of course brown/black shoes and white socks.

This was Rias Gremory the most beautiful girl at my school and…Yep this must be a dream or something…

"So, you're the one that summoned me? Well what can I do for you?" Rias smiled brightly as she stared at me.

"I…Uh…" I stuttered.

Frowning Rias started to look around her eyes narrowed. "A fallen is nearby, but why would they be after you?" Turning to look at me Rias grabbed my hand. "Stick close, and I will get you out of here." The beautiful red-head girl dragged me away.

"Wait what do you mean a fallen- "

"We can talk after I get you out of here." Rias's voice became sharp which made me shut up, hey I can be smart sometimes. Following Rias through the trees I couldn't help but blush, I mean yeah my life was in danger but dear god the most popular and beautiful girl at my school was holding my hand. Stupid teenage hormones.

"Come out Zach where ever you are!" Yuuma called out from somewhere above us.

Frowning Rias looked around before sighing. "She created a barrier, I'm not sure I can break it without attracting her attention…." Turning around to face me the red-head sighed. "I need you to trust me alright? I can beat her but I will need you to be bait."

Staring into her eyes I frowned but nodded. "Okay… But when we get out of this I want answers."

"You'll get them and more but go."

Nodding I made my way out of the wooded area of the park and… Yeah, I'm standing right in front of the fountain… Right where Yuuma tried to kill me the first time. Great… Just great. "Okay Yuuma… You win! I give up just- "I started to say but was cut off as a very sharp pain went straight through my gut. Looking down my eyes went wide as the spear was sticking out my stomach. I guess the black winged bitch was tired of trying to kill me and instead of bragging she just went ahead and speared me like a freaking fish.

Touching my stomach, I lifted up hand to see blood. "I… I've been stabbed…." Falling backwards I closed my eyes as my mouth filled with blood.

"Zach!"

Blinking I opened my eyes and found that the purple and black sky was now gone and instead it was replaced by the inky blue and black sky I was so familiar with and a blue eyed red-head cradling my head in her lap. I tried to say something… Anything but all that came out was blood.

"Zach… I'm sorry she got to you before I…." Taking a deep breath Rias's features hardened. "I can save you, but if I do you must know that it will mean your life as a human will be over. Are you alright with that?"

My life as a human? What was she taking about? Screw it. Nodding I did my best to smile but I ended up choking on my own blood.

"Very well, from now on you live your life for my sake."