ForgottonFuture
Sleepy Queen of Destruction
- Location
- The Future.
- Pronouns
- She/her
Stop reading my notes.
Irises x Dragons (FI) (High School DxD)
- Thread starter dingbat779
- Start date
Soldraconis
(Verified Sun Dragon(s) on Fire)
- Location
- Suns 1 through 84. Sometimes Sun 85 or higher
I am not reading anything. I am simply making assumptions based on either A: my sense of humor, B: my desire to see suffering to distract myself from my own pains, C: my love of 'low-level' violence or D: my personal sense of 'This trope goes here'
Awakenings
- Location
- PA
Notes: More insanity from me and @ForgottonFuture you have been warned.
Awakenings
Plutia was laid out on a sinfully comfortable sofa with her head a pillow. The rabbit plushie was laid beside her within reach. Asia sat at the other end of the sofa with knees drawn up to her chest. She kept glancing around the room nervously only to relax whenever her gaze landed on Issei. The brunette sat in a chair nearby with a complicated expression. He looked upset but also confused. His hands clasped and unclasped pensively.
"What a mess…" Rias groaned as she massaged her temples. She sat at a wide desk in front of a viewing window. The faint glow of sunlight said that it was near dusk.
"There wasn't anything we could do," Akeno patted her friend on the shoulder.
"Perhaps not but that doesn't mean someone won't try to blame this on us," Rias shook her head.
"Is Plutia in trouble?" Asia asked softly.
And with that and a small yawn, Plutia found herself dragged back to consciousness. 'So that wasn't a dream.. Knew it.' She looked around. 'Sorry if I scared anyone.."
"Plutia…!" Asia slid down the sofa and hugged the other girl in relief. Issei's pensive expression cleared with a smile. Even Rias and Akeno looked relieved. Plutia simply hugged Asia back.
"She isn't in any trouble. It was a matter of self defense. The Fallen did have an agreement for Asia to join their Faction, but I found out she didn't even agree," Rias was explaining for Plutia's benefit. Judging by Asia and Issei's expressions they already knew.
"Since it wasn't her idea we had some leeway," Akeno said.
"Stupid black winged chicken bastards...." Issei grumbled while making wringing motions with his hands. His King sweated a bit at his vehemence.
Plutia sighed. "Soo. Can someone explain the gist of the whole situation with the supernatural stuff? This is all new to me."
That brought everyone up short. Issei nodded in agreement as he was clearly new to this as well. Rias gave Plutia a disbelieving look before blushing at her rudeness. She coughed lightly in her fist.
"You are a Goddess yet somehow are unaware of the situation? I suppose you must be newly ascended. That doesn't happen nearly as often as it did in the past and even then it was rare," Rias glanced off to one side as if gathering her thoughts. She nodded once.
"The current controlling Factions are referred to as the 'Biblical Factions' comprised of the Angel Faction, Fallen Angel Faction, and the Devil Faction. As you have already guessed we are of the Devil Faction. I will try to remain impartial when explaining the Factions," Rias promised.
Plutia nodded, and got as comfy as she could on the sofa. "Hmmm. What's the difference between Fallen Angels and Devils?" 'She's probably going to be a bit biased… I'll talk to Asia later. See the differences in what they have to say… more info never hurt anyone. Unless your in a lovecraft novel. Then you're screwed. Also. Those 3 factions better not be pulling a shin megami tensei...'
"Fallen Angels are those Angels who fell due to sin that took them away from the teachings of God. They're a diverse group who have multiple leaders but rarely agree on anything. For the most part they're not difficult to get along with but some aren't happy with the current state of the world. There are those who long for when the Factions were still at constant war," Rias glanced at Akeno before turning back to Plutia.
"Devils always existed in the Underworld from the very beginning. Heaven naturally opposed us as the original Devils were barbaric and warlike with no care for cruelty and vice. Many years ago a civil war erupted between the old Devil Faction and the new for control of the Underworld. The new Faction wanted to bring about a kinder, more prosperous, Underworld. They were victorious and chose four new Satans to rule over us. Sirzechs Lucifer is the strongest of the four and my older brother. Next is Ajuka Beelzebub the scientist. Serafall Leviathan is my friend Sona's elder sister and diplomat. Lastly is Falbium Asmodeus the tactician," Rias explained.
"What about reincarnating people into Devils?" Issei asked. He blushed a bit in embarrassment but it was a question he didn't know.
"Devils have extremely low birth rates so they have to reincarnate other races to keep their numbers up." Surprisingly it was Asia who spoke up.
"That's right. Was there anything else?" Rias asked.
Plutia hummed. 'Reincarnation? That sounds… not sure what the term is..' "How does reincarnation work? And what was with the chess stuff Issei called you and.." Plutia gestured to Akeno. "What's your name? I didn't hear it."
"My apologies. My name is Akeno Himejima and I am Rias' Queen," Akeno bowed her head in greeting.
"Reincarnation is performed through the use of the Evil Pieces. I didn't name them," Rias deadpanned. She held up a Knight Chess Piece.
"What this can do is turn someone of another race into a Devil. The Chess motif is important as it also has to do with the powers a Devil gains. Pawn is able to promote to another Class with the permission of their King or if they are in enemy territory. Knight is a Class based around speed and quick reaction times. The Rook is a powerhouse with high strength and great durability. Bishop is the mage with heightened magical power. The Queen Piece combines the aspects of all the Pieces. As King I have only my heritage," Rias laid a hand on her chest modestly.
"Okay… I feel like you're not mentioning something however… Do the others need to obey you or something?" '..I'm probably being paranoid.. But a chess motif kinda implies a level of control over the others in the hands of the player-and-slash-or-the king…' Plutia yawns as she adjusted how she was sitting.
"The only 'control' is what is usually expected between a King and Vassal. If the King is too weak, however, the reincarnated Devil has the potential to go berserk. The system we use strongly discourages such things. My first Bishop is too powerful for me and had to be sealed away. Considering he is normally a shut in this hasn't been as much of a hardship for him," Rias laughed a bit nervously. Akeno looked similarly embarrassed.
Hmmm. "Anything else I should know?" 'Anyways… I'm gonna need to find a place to live… and a stable source of shares…. Plutia yawned. '..Course I kept my chronic sleepiness. Part of the reason I like Plutia is because I could see a bit of myself in her.''
Rias and Akeno exchanged another long look before the redhead slumped. Her friend and Queen looked inordinately amused.
"The important thing is that I am welcoming you into my territory. That should take care of the old busybodies who might complain about your presence. Issei has graciously offered to let you stay at his home. I have already had the work completed to make his home larger so there is more room," Rias smiled.
"Telling my parents they won a contest was the best you could do?" Issei asked.
"It was either that or hypnotize them and Asia was pouting at me," Rias answered without missing a beat.
"Hypnotizing people is wrong," Asia said. Plutia nodded in agreement.
"So you see? Much better idea," Rias chirped. Akeno coughed.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" The dark haired Queen smirked. Rias' smile grew fixed.
"Right. Kalawarner was the only survivor of the Fallen. She chose a unique method of avoiding execution," Rias had a plastic smile on her face. Issei gave an old man giggle while Asia merely nodded.
"Kalawarner chose to become your personal vassal, Plutia," Rias said.
From the next room the busty Fallen emerged dressed in a scandalously cut maid uniform. Low cut peasant blouse with a short skirt to mid thigh complete with a frilly apron. She had a bow at the back of her head.
"Greetings Mistress," Kalawarner bowed low. Issei's perverted giggling only increased.
Plutia sighed, closing her eyes and taking deep breaths to conceal her blush. And to slow down her heartbeat. "Go find something more modest. Please."
Issei looked scandalized at thought of covering her up, but Kalawarner nodded.
"As you wish, Mistress," Kalawarner replied even if she did look a little disappointed.
Akeno lead her from the room to find the woman something else to wear. Asia breathed a sigh of relief not because she was afraid of her, but because the busty Fallen was, well, bustier.
Plutia sighed and rubbed her forehead. "That's a wrinkle I was not expecting to deal with in any way, shape, or form… Anything else I need to know about?" 'For the love of me don't mention anything about school.'
"If you want to go to school you may register, but I can't force you to go. You do look young enough to be in class so truancy officers might be a hassle. That is if you choose to go out during the day," Rias shrugged.
"School isn't that bad. Except when the Kendo Club tries to punish you for peeping...Ahem. Never mind," Issei shut up quickly.
"Why would you do that?" Asia asked in mystification.
"Eh heh heh heh…" Issei had a trapped look on his face. Like he knew exactly what was about to happen. However in clear defiance of his expectations no one hit him. All that happened was that Asia pouted which made him look more miserable. Rias nodded slowly as if cataloguing Asia's technique. Plutia also made a mental note to mimic the pout.
"The same offer is available to you, Asia. You can go to school with Issei as well," Rias smiled. The former nun turned to Rias with sparkling eyes.
"That would be wonderful! Thank the Lord!" Asia clasped her hands. Issei and Rias both flinched. Asia blushed in embarrassment.
"That's...another thing...Light and Holy can severely harm Fallen Angels and Devils. Our souls can be destroyed if we are killed with Holy," Rias said with a pained grimace.
'..That.. doesn't seem fair. I can kinda get it with the Fallen, and even then it depends on what their "sin" was. God in the old testament was a fucking monster in some ways… but why does it do the same to Devils?' Plutia sighed as her thoughts went to the other part of Rias's offer. 'Hmm. School or no school… Go back to that pseudo-hell but get some new friends… ir stay out and have some leeway in how I operate… I need a source of shares after all… Wait. Need to check something.' "Does humanity as a whole know the supernatural exists?"
"The upper echelons in the Church do. They have their own organization comprised of Exorcists who hunt the supernatural. There are a surprising number of people who know about the supernatural world all told," Rias said.
"Supernatural beings rely on humanity to turn their eyes away from the truth," Asia recited from memory.
"Correct. It's not a matter of 'if' humanity discovers us but 'when' and we would rather be on good terms than bad," Rias said.
Plutia nodded. "Seems reasonable…" 'Fucking hell.. Can't decide if I want to take Rias up on her offer… I need to know more about how shit around here works…and my paranoia makes me think there's a catch somewhere..' "How will you handle the whole me and Asia not knowing Japanese thing?"
Asia slumped at being reminded of her lack of Japanese skills.
"In Asia's case I can offer her a position in my Peerage. Devils gain the ability to speak and understand any language. For you....Issei? What are your Japanese and English scores like?" Rias asked her Pawn.
"Pretty good actually...I catch a lot less flak at home if I keep my grades in the upper ninety-percentile," Issei said. Rias seemed shocked at the admission. What was going through her head?
"Issei can help you learn Japanese," Rias decided.
"Sure. Huh I could even use that for extra credit…" Issei tapped his chin.
"Is it okay if I think about it, R-Rias? I'm not sure I want to be a Devil," Asia looked down at her hands. Plutia put her hand on Asia's shoulder in support.
"That's fine, Asia. Take whatever time you need. No matter what you decide you will always have friends here," Rias promised earnestly.
"I can help you with your Japanese too," Issei thumped his chest seriously.
I nod. "I'll be up for learning Japanese.. And going to school. If only so I can get a better understanding of what's going on." 'I am so going to regret that… Now… How am I going to get a source of shares up and going? I'll need one if I want to use HDD... ' Plutia's face became one of deep thought.
The door opened to admit Akeno and Kalawarner again. The maid uniform was more tasteful but still form fitting. She bowed low to Plutia again before straightening.
"Perhaps we should end here. I hope you don't mind but for the time being we will say you are a member of the Occult Research Club. The same club I run," Rias smiled. Asia nodded excitedly.
"I want to join," Asia eagerly jumped at the chance. She turned a hopeful look on her new friend Plutia.
She shrugged. "Sure… any club rules or such?" Plutia looked to Kalawarner. "So. Where is she living?"
"As for club rules all we ask if that you show up. If there is anything you would like to study we will help. The only requirement is if it is a threat to Kuoh that you help us. Since you have already shown an altruistic nature I think we can skip the usual discussion. As for Kalawarner she is your servant. I already explained to the Hyoudou family that she is a maid in service to you," Rias smiles.
"Use me as you like, Mistress," Kalawarner said. Issei keeled over in response. Even Asia swallowed heavily.
Plutia's face simply turned redder then a tomato. "Oh me why.. Ok. Kalawarner? Stop with the sexy maid stuff. I don't want Issei to die of blood loss." She pointed to the devil, whose face was next to a slowly growing pool of blood. "Is he going to be okay?" Plutia asked.
The women in the room all looked to Issei.
"I think he was far from okay even before I got here," Kalawarner said.
Plutia glared at her minion, before making wringing motions with her hands, obviously wanting to start choking her minion. Kalawarner started clutching at her throat and making vague noises for her to stop.
Rias and Asia slumped while Akeno laughed in the background. If only for the insanity levels it was almost like the Hyperdimension. Who knew what the future held for Plutia? Hopefully it wouldn't quite as crazy as this.
Maybe.
Awakenings
Plutia was laid out on a sinfully comfortable sofa with her head a pillow. The rabbit plushie was laid beside her within reach. Asia sat at the other end of the sofa with knees drawn up to her chest. She kept glancing around the room nervously only to relax whenever her gaze landed on Issei. The brunette sat in a chair nearby with a complicated expression. He looked upset but also confused. His hands clasped and unclasped pensively.
"What a mess…" Rias groaned as she massaged her temples. She sat at a wide desk in front of a viewing window. The faint glow of sunlight said that it was near dusk.
"There wasn't anything we could do," Akeno patted her friend on the shoulder.
"Perhaps not but that doesn't mean someone won't try to blame this on us," Rias shook her head.
"Is Plutia in trouble?" Asia asked softly.
And with that and a small yawn, Plutia found herself dragged back to consciousness. 'So that wasn't a dream.. Knew it.' She looked around. 'Sorry if I scared anyone.."
"Plutia…!" Asia slid down the sofa and hugged the other girl in relief. Issei's pensive expression cleared with a smile. Even Rias and Akeno looked relieved. Plutia simply hugged Asia back.
"She isn't in any trouble. It was a matter of self defense. The Fallen did have an agreement for Asia to join their Faction, but I found out she didn't even agree," Rias was explaining for Plutia's benefit. Judging by Asia and Issei's expressions they already knew.
"Since it wasn't her idea we had some leeway," Akeno said.
"Stupid black winged chicken bastards...." Issei grumbled while making wringing motions with his hands. His King sweated a bit at his vehemence.
Plutia sighed. "Soo. Can someone explain the gist of the whole situation with the supernatural stuff? This is all new to me."
That brought everyone up short. Issei nodded in agreement as he was clearly new to this as well. Rias gave Plutia a disbelieving look before blushing at her rudeness. She coughed lightly in her fist.
"You are a Goddess yet somehow are unaware of the situation? I suppose you must be newly ascended. That doesn't happen nearly as often as it did in the past and even then it was rare," Rias glanced off to one side as if gathering her thoughts. She nodded once.
"The current controlling Factions are referred to as the 'Biblical Factions' comprised of the Angel Faction, Fallen Angel Faction, and the Devil Faction. As you have already guessed we are of the Devil Faction. I will try to remain impartial when explaining the Factions," Rias promised.
Plutia nodded, and got as comfy as she could on the sofa. "Hmmm. What's the difference between Fallen Angels and Devils?" 'She's probably going to be a bit biased… I'll talk to Asia later. See the differences in what they have to say… more info never hurt anyone. Unless your in a lovecraft novel. Then you're screwed. Also. Those 3 factions better not be pulling a shin megami tensei...'
"Fallen Angels are those Angels who fell due to sin that took them away from the teachings of God. They're a diverse group who have multiple leaders but rarely agree on anything. For the most part they're not difficult to get along with but some aren't happy with the current state of the world. There are those who long for when the Factions were still at constant war," Rias glanced at Akeno before turning back to Plutia.
"Devils always existed in the Underworld from the very beginning. Heaven naturally opposed us as the original Devils were barbaric and warlike with no care for cruelty and vice. Many years ago a civil war erupted between the old Devil Faction and the new for control of the Underworld. The new Faction wanted to bring about a kinder, more prosperous, Underworld. They were victorious and chose four new Satans to rule over us. Sirzechs Lucifer is the strongest of the four and my older brother. Next is Ajuka Beelzebub the scientist. Serafall Leviathan is my friend Sona's elder sister and diplomat. Lastly is Falbium Asmodeus the tactician," Rias explained.
"What about reincarnating people into Devils?" Issei asked. He blushed a bit in embarrassment but it was a question he didn't know.
"Devils have extremely low birth rates so they have to reincarnate other races to keep their numbers up." Surprisingly it was Asia who spoke up.
"That's right. Was there anything else?" Rias asked.
Plutia hummed. 'Reincarnation? That sounds… not sure what the term is..' "How does reincarnation work? And what was with the chess stuff Issei called you and.." Plutia gestured to Akeno. "What's your name? I didn't hear it."
"My apologies. My name is Akeno Himejima and I am Rias' Queen," Akeno bowed her head in greeting.
"Reincarnation is performed through the use of the Evil Pieces. I didn't name them," Rias deadpanned. She held up a Knight Chess Piece.
"What this can do is turn someone of another race into a Devil. The Chess motif is important as it also has to do with the powers a Devil gains. Pawn is able to promote to another Class with the permission of their King or if they are in enemy territory. Knight is a Class based around speed and quick reaction times. The Rook is a powerhouse with high strength and great durability. Bishop is the mage with heightened magical power. The Queen Piece combines the aspects of all the Pieces. As King I have only my heritage," Rias laid a hand on her chest modestly.
"Okay… I feel like you're not mentioning something however… Do the others need to obey you or something?" '..I'm probably being paranoid.. But a chess motif kinda implies a level of control over the others in the hands of the player-and-slash-or-the king…' Plutia yawns as she adjusted how she was sitting.
"The only 'control' is what is usually expected between a King and Vassal. If the King is too weak, however, the reincarnated Devil has the potential to go berserk. The system we use strongly discourages such things. My first Bishop is too powerful for me and had to be sealed away. Considering he is normally a shut in this hasn't been as much of a hardship for him," Rias laughed a bit nervously. Akeno looked similarly embarrassed.
Hmmm. "Anything else I should know?" 'Anyways… I'm gonna need to find a place to live… and a stable source of shares…. Plutia yawned. '..Course I kept my chronic sleepiness. Part of the reason I like Plutia is because I could see a bit of myself in her.''
Rias and Akeno exchanged another long look before the redhead slumped. Her friend and Queen looked inordinately amused.
"The important thing is that I am welcoming you into my territory. That should take care of the old busybodies who might complain about your presence. Issei has graciously offered to let you stay at his home. I have already had the work completed to make his home larger so there is more room," Rias smiled.
"Telling my parents they won a contest was the best you could do?" Issei asked.
"It was either that or hypnotize them and Asia was pouting at me," Rias answered without missing a beat.
"Hypnotizing people is wrong," Asia said. Plutia nodded in agreement.
"So you see? Much better idea," Rias chirped. Akeno coughed.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" The dark haired Queen smirked. Rias' smile grew fixed.
"Right. Kalawarner was the only survivor of the Fallen. She chose a unique method of avoiding execution," Rias had a plastic smile on her face. Issei gave an old man giggle while Asia merely nodded.
"Kalawarner chose to become your personal vassal, Plutia," Rias said.
From the next room the busty Fallen emerged dressed in a scandalously cut maid uniform. Low cut peasant blouse with a short skirt to mid thigh complete with a frilly apron. She had a bow at the back of her head.
"Greetings Mistress," Kalawarner bowed low. Issei's perverted giggling only increased.
Plutia sighed, closing her eyes and taking deep breaths to conceal her blush. And to slow down her heartbeat. "Go find something more modest. Please."
Issei looked scandalized at thought of covering her up, but Kalawarner nodded.
"As you wish, Mistress," Kalawarner replied even if she did look a little disappointed.
Akeno lead her from the room to find the woman something else to wear. Asia breathed a sigh of relief not because she was afraid of her, but because the busty Fallen was, well, bustier.
Plutia sighed and rubbed her forehead. "That's a wrinkle I was not expecting to deal with in any way, shape, or form… Anything else I need to know about?" 'For the love of me don't mention anything about school.'
"If you want to go to school you may register, but I can't force you to go. You do look young enough to be in class so truancy officers might be a hassle. That is if you choose to go out during the day," Rias shrugged.
"School isn't that bad. Except when the Kendo Club tries to punish you for peeping...Ahem. Never mind," Issei shut up quickly.
"Why would you do that?" Asia asked in mystification.
"Eh heh heh heh…" Issei had a trapped look on his face. Like he knew exactly what was about to happen. However in clear defiance of his expectations no one hit him. All that happened was that Asia pouted which made him look more miserable. Rias nodded slowly as if cataloguing Asia's technique. Plutia also made a mental note to mimic the pout.
"The same offer is available to you, Asia. You can go to school with Issei as well," Rias smiled. The former nun turned to Rias with sparkling eyes.
"That would be wonderful! Thank the Lord!" Asia clasped her hands. Issei and Rias both flinched. Asia blushed in embarrassment.
"That's...another thing...Light and Holy can severely harm Fallen Angels and Devils. Our souls can be destroyed if we are killed with Holy," Rias said with a pained grimace.
'..That.. doesn't seem fair. I can kinda get it with the Fallen, and even then it depends on what their "sin" was. God in the old testament was a fucking monster in some ways… but why does it do the same to Devils?' Plutia sighed as her thoughts went to the other part of Rias's offer. 'Hmm. School or no school… Go back to that pseudo-hell but get some new friends… ir stay out and have some leeway in how I operate… I need a source of shares after all… Wait. Need to check something.' "Does humanity as a whole know the supernatural exists?"
"The upper echelons in the Church do. They have their own organization comprised of Exorcists who hunt the supernatural. There are a surprising number of people who know about the supernatural world all told," Rias said.
"Supernatural beings rely on humanity to turn their eyes away from the truth," Asia recited from memory.
"Correct. It's not a matter of 'if' humanity discovers us but 'when' and we would rather be on good terms than bad," Rias said.
Plutia nodded. "Seems reasonable…" 'Fucking hell.. Can't decide if I want to take Rias up on her offer… I need to know more about how shit around here works…and my paranoia makes me think there's a catch somewhere..' "How will you handle the whole me and Asia not knowing Japanese thing?"
Asia slumped at being reminded of her lack of Japanese skills.
"In Asia's case I can offer her a position in my Peerage. Devils gain the ability to speak and understand any language. For you....Issei? What are your Japanese and English scores like?" Rias asked her Pawn.
"Pretty good actually...I catch a lot less flak at home if I keep my grades in the upper ninety-percentile," Issei said. Rias seemed shocked at the admission. What was going through her head?
"Issei can help you learn Japanese," Rias decided.
"Sure. Huh I could even use that for extra credit…" Issei tapped his chin.
"Is it okay if I think about it, R-Rias? I'm not sure I want to be a Devil," Asia looked down at her hands. Plutia put her hand on Asia's shoulder in support.
"That's fine, Asia. Take whatever time you need. No matter what you decide you will always have friends here," Rias promised earnestly.
"I can help you with your Japanese too," Issei thumped his chest seriously.
I nod. "I'll be up for learning Japanese.. And going to school. If only so I can get a better understanding of what's going on." 'I am so going to regret that… Now… How am I going to get a source of shares up and going? I'll need one if I want to use HDD... ' Plutia's face became one of deep thought.
The door opened to admit Akeno and Kalawarner again. The maid uniform was more tasteful but still form fitting. She bowed low to Plutia again before straightening.
"Perhaps we should end here. I hope you don't mind but for the time being we will say you are a member of the Occult Research Club. The same club I run," Rias smiled. Asia nodded excitedly.
"I want to join," Asia eagerly jumped at the chance. She turned a hopeful look on her new friend Plutia.
She shrugged. "Sure… any club rules or such?" Plutia looked to Kalawarner. "So. Where is she living?"
"As for club rules all we ask if that you show up. If there is anything you would like to study we will help. The only requirement is if it is a threat to Kuoh that you help us. Since you have already shown an altruistic nature I think we can skip the usual discussion. As for Kalawarner she is your servant. I already explained to the Hyoudou family that she is a maid in service to you," Rias smiles.
"Use me as you like, Mistress," Kalawarner said. Issei keeled over in response. Even Asia swallowed heavily.
Plutia's face simply turned redder then a tomato. "Oh me why.. Ok. Kalawarner? Stop with the sexy maid stuff. I don't want Issei to die of blood loss." She pointed to the devil, whose face was next to a slowly growing pool of blood. "Is he going to be okay?" Plutia asked.
The women in the room all looked to Issei.
"I think he was far from okay even before I got here," Kalawarner said.
Plutia glared at her minion, before making wringing motions with her hands, obviously wanting to start choking her minion. Kalawarner started clutching at her throat and making vague noises for her to stop.
Rias and Asia slumped while Akeno laughed in the background. If only for the insanity levels it was almost like the Hyperdimension. Who knew what the future held for Plutia? Hopefully it wouldn't quite as crazy as this.
Maybe.
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Nihilo
Authorial parasite
- Location
- Catalonia
Issei, you still have much to learn, it seems.
It is not the amount of skin covered, but how it is covered.
BlackoutSampler
So Easily Forgotten
Right, so everyone seems rather... accommodating to someone who's probably probably going to be horning in on their territory given time. I mean, all this faction stuff and political shenanigans mean there's probably something going on in the background, and tossing in an extra 'goddess' into the mix can't be good for stability.
Still, I have no clue how you're going to get Shares, unless you start walking the streets and preaching the good news of Iris Heart... Although, your competition on that front might be a little stiff. several thousand year headstart and all that.
Also, meido geto. Perhaps you can find a way to temper her... excitability.
Still, I have no clue how you're going to get Shares, unless you start walking the streets and preaching the good news of Iris Heart... Although, your competition on that front might be a little stiff. several thousand year headstart and all that.
Also, meido geto. Perhaps you can find a way to temper her... excitability.
ForgottonFuture
Sleepy Queen of Destruction
- Location
- The Future.
- Pronouns
- She/her
I'm not narcoleptic, as I can keep myself awake. But I am always tired.
Nihilo
Authorial parasite
- Location
- Catalonia
Toss her in a locked room with Issei, tell the two to have fun and walk away with the key.
Either you end up having to burn the sheets, never again touch the provided computer, or both.
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Soldraconis
(Verified Sun Dragon(s) on Fire)
- Location
- Suns 1 through 84. Sometimes Sun 85 or higher
Hm... A servant to torment and break~ I wonder, how will dear Sadie train her?
burningclaw2
The Power of the Tomato!
I just say turn her into a secretary and have her do all your paperwork for you.
That way if she's being particularly annoying you can simply cause more paperwork for her.
ForgottonFuture
Sleepy Queen of Destruction
- Location
- The Future.
- Pronouns
- She/her
I was totally planning on doing that.
burningclaw2
The Power of the Tomato!
By the way, does Arkos have a invisible bag of Key Items/Holding.
Also will Arkos have plushies of the cast she's friends with/boss of? Cause I can just imagine some hilarity due to her Voodoo.
Also will Arkos have plushies of the cast she's friends with/boss of? Cause I can just imagine some hilarity due to her Voodoo.
FailLord
2050 lb bombs?
- Location
- very high up
She needs to up her intimidation stat by keeping a doll collection of her friends in plain sight, they would be adorable too.
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- Location
- Earth
After reading the thing with the holy affecting Fallen and Devils in specifics way now I'm wondering if Fallen and Angels use the same kind of holy for their attacks or if it is tainted is some way for the former and also if Arkos uses that run of the mill holy or something like Divine energy with different effect.
And now that I think about it, is there any way for them to sense her as a goddess outside of her HDD form or she just registers as human for them? Issei didn't notice anything but I don't think he is the best sample out there.
huh, how much of a HERESY!!! it would be to have the cinnamon roll of a catholic nun to spread the word of a different god? I just have this image of her giving pamphlet and preaching in the street the glory of Iris Heart.
And now that I think about it, is there any way for them to sense her as a goddess outside of her HDD form or she just registers as human for them? Issei didn't notice anything but I don't think he is the best sample out there.
huh, how much of a HERESY!!! it would be to have the cinnamon roll of a catholic nun to spread the word of a different god? I just have this image of her giving pamphlet and preaching in the street the glory of Iris Heart.
Soldraconis
(Verified Sun Dragon(s) on Fire)
- Location
- Suns 1 through 84. Sometimes Sun 85 or higher
Well, that is both a nice way to get shares and it would give Arkos another minion~ She wouldn't even be that hard to break...
Now that I think about it, what kinds of games does/would Iris Heart produce?
I am thinking Dark Souls or similar~
FailLord
2050 lb bombs?
- Location
- very high up
Sega Genesis games, in all their Nintendo trashing glory.
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- Location
- usa
No more accommodating than everyone else seemingly being ok with a bunch of devil coming to the human world, claiming a slice of it without getting permission first from humanity, and then saying that everyone else has to get their permission first before any other faction can do anything on their territory. They then proceed to recruit a bunch of humans, turning them into devils, with or without the human's permission first.
From my perspect, it seems like a beach front for a future devil invasion into the human world or at the very least a base for the slow takeover of Earth through soft diplomacy and assimilation.
C4d
Has approximate knowledge of many things.
- Location
- Germany
Two Words.
Internet. Idol.
Although i have no idea how the internet situation is in the DxD verse is which could present a problem.
Nihilo
Authorial parasite
- Location
- Catalonia
Then they try to connect their internet to Earth's.
Their bodies weren't ready.
BlackoutSampler
So Easily Forgotten
arn't a majority of them transformed humans? I feel their bodies are plenty ready. Can't stare into the Abyss when your half-way in already.
Nihilo
Authorial parasite
- Location
- Catalonia
But most of the people they recruit would be the sort that spend 90% of the time in a mountain training or in a library studying magic.
- Location
- Ekaterinburg, Russia
Is it me, or ar there like, some doubles? I guess it means some of them are from HDN and others are from UDN or whatever, but I'm not too sure about it.She needs to up her intimidation stat by keeping a doll collection of her friends in plain sight, they would be adorable too.
Anyway, roll call:
Back row, left to right: Chika, Oracle of Leanbox. Vert, Goddess of Leanbox. Noire, Goddess of Lastation. EMPTY SPACE. Blanc, Goddess of Lowee. And two characters I don't recall.
Front row, left to right. Vert (again). Uni, Goddess Candidate of Lastation. Noire (again). Compa, your friendly Planeptune healer. Peashy, aka Yellow Heart. Neptune, Goddess of Planeptune. Nepgear, Goddess Candidate of Planeptune. Plutia, Goddess of OTHER Planeptune (you should recognize her from this very story). IF, agent in service of Planeptune. Blanc (again). Rom, the calmer twin Goddess Candidate of Lowee. Ram, the excitable twin Goddess Candidate of Lowee.
- Location
- UnderGround
Does Plutia have access to all the stuff you can get her in the games like the different weapons, armour, clothing, HDD armours, so on and so forth also does she have the ability to use the inventory, lily ranks, and the ability everyone in the Neptunia universes gain the ability to break the forth wall.
School Daze
- Location
- PA
Come forth @ForgottonFuture! You have been summoned!
School Daze
Issei lived in a middle income home in the nicer part of Kuoh with his mom and dad. His parents were kind to the new girls and insisted on being called 'Auntie' and 'Uncle.' There were signs that Issei's perversion might be genetic as his father discreetly gave Kalawarner a once over. At least he wasn't as blatant as his son. The mother simply gave her husband a thump on the shoulder in response. Asia, the precious little cinnamon roll, remained completely oblivious.
Plutia was put up in the guest room with Asia and Kalawarner. There was no way anyone would suggest bunking with Issei. Dinner was an interesting mix of Western and Eastern dishes as Auntie wanted to make them feel welcome. Conversation was made through halting English but just the effort made Asia smile all through the evening.
"I still can't believe how nice everyone is…" Asia smiled as she flopped back on her bedroll.
Plutia for her part yawned as she tried to burrow under her blanket as she felt tired still. "People can be complete and utter crap. People can also be completely nice…. Most fall in the middle, leaning towards crap unfortunately." She whispered as she tried not to yawn yet again. Kalawarner for her part, simply nodded and stayed quiet. 'Hmm. Wonder where I can get more shares.. I'll need those to use HDD, which I need to protect myself and Asia from supernatural assholes… Speaking of the supernatural.. Didn't Rias mention something about Kuoh being her territory. How does that work when in regards to the local government and people? I have so many questions and not enough answers….'
Kalawarner was given a sleeping yukata by Auntie. It was clearly intended for someone with a less generous bust as she was almost spilling out of the top. She tried to be considerate and wore a tank top beneath but her chest still stretched the fabric. The Fallen turned maid stopped fussing and instead laid down. After a few minutes she turned to Plutia with a curious expression.
"How did you do that before? Is that your natural form?" Kalawarner whispered. Asia turned over to face Plutia as well, curious about the answer.
Plutia yawned. "I used faith energy, which I call Shares for ease of reference, to transform… it was instinctual and I am still unsure about the exact specifics of the transformation.. Same if that's my true form or not. I woke up like this-" Plutia gestured to herself. "-but in retrospect being transformed felt like a rush, like it was just… right to be transformed." Plutia shrugged before yawning. "I wish I could tell you more… I don't know much more than you…"
"Like a typical goddess you need faith…" Kalawarner mused to herself.
"You are a goddess…? I was told heathen goddesses were all cruel or lied but you're not like that at all…" Asia looked conflicted. The Fallen snorted.
"Don't believe everything the Church tells you. They don't even follow their own teachings or you would have been congratulated for even having compassion for a Devil," Kalawarner sounded almost kind, as if she were trying to comfort Asia beyond being sarcastic.
"Plutia is a kind goddess," Asia decided. Kalawarner stifled a snort but didn't correct her. At least from her point of view Plutia might be nice, in battle she was brutal. The Fallen shook her head with amusement.
Plutia yawned, which helped cover up her desire to chuckle. She wasn't perfect, and her temper and sadism where something she has decent control of, they're tied together and Iris Heart, probably yet especially her-as-Iris Heart, could be very, very, very cruel when pissed. "Sooo I kinda know the basics of Asia's story… what about you Kalawarner?" Kalawarner shrugged with seeming indifference.
"My life wasn't terrible before this but it wasn't satisfying either. I was only following Raynare because she offered something to do. Much like yourself I enjoy the rush of having someone at my mercy. She offered me an opportunity to indulge myself. Facing you, however, showed me another path…" Kalawarner smirked faintly.
"I don't really get it…" Asia sighed. It was probably for the best that she didn't know of the Fallen's blossoming M tendencies.
Plutia for her part simply sighed and rolled her eyes. "It's okaaay. Anyways for me… eh, besides one or two big "bumps" here and there my life wasn't really that grand before I ascended… I don't even know why and or how I ascended in the first place." Plutia yawned, and burrowed deeper into her blankets, her tone making clear how tired she was getting. While she was aware of the Fallen's new tendencies, she was too tired to give a damn.
With that conversation gave way to sleep. Asia was too tired to continue. Since Kalawarner didn't want to raise her new mistress' ire she decided to sleep too. Morning would come soon enough for everyone.
The next morning there was a great commotion in the hallway. Issei was running late for school. He was calling out for his backpack. Apparently he left it in the laundry room for some reason. Where were his notebooks? At the kitchen table. Why were his shoes under the sofa? Even his mother didn't have an answer for that. Asia sat up on her bedroll with one shoulder of her sleepshirt drooping. She gazed at the door to the guest room with sleepy incomprehension.
Kalawarner didn't just sit idly by. She opened the door, grabbed him by the shoulder, and marched the scatterbrained Devil straight for the front door. Despite his protestations she tossed him out into the morning light.
"Thank you, Kalawarner. Getting him out the door is such a hassle…" Auntie said.
"It was my pleasure," she smiled with amusement.
"Mmm...Too early…" Asia yawned and rolled over.
Plutia for her part had cracked a eye open half a hour ago, decided it was waaay too early, and fell back asleep, cuddling her plushy in her sleep, gently snoring. Kalawarner had to admit, her mistress was super cute.
No one disturbed her for the rest of the morning. Asia was still recovering from jet lag after crossing time zones into Japan. The former nun was still up before Plutia and getting ready for lunch. Before the meal was served Kalawarner entered to wake up her mistress.
"Plutia? You have to wake up. It's time for lunch and you probably don't want to sleep the day away," the buxom Fallen lightly shook her.
Plutia eyes fluttered open, and as she yawned, they had locked onto Kalawarner. "Huuuuuuh? Sleeping is coooommmmfy…" Plutia's left hand started to slowly move towards the neck of her plushy, as the CPU was not waking up well. The Fallen maid gently rested a hand on Plutia's. As much as she probably would have liked the choking this was not the time. Considering she didn't know how the smaller girl would react, Kalawarner volunteered to wake her up ahead of Auntie. Humans didn't handle voodoo choking very well.
"If I wasn't a Fallen you could seriously hurt someone, Plutia," she warned softly.
That managed to wake up Plutia enough that she got up. "...Sorry… I don't handle being woken up well. I always feel grumpy as all hell when someone wakes me up…" She yawns and looks around. "What time is it anyways?"
"It's almost noon. Asia is already awake and sitting down to lunch," Kalawarner said.
Plutia nodded. "Best not to keep her waiting then. Anything planned for today?" Plutia started making her way to the dining room, slowly though as she still wasn't entirely awake yet however.
"Nothing actually. Is there anything you wanted to do? Considering your...condition?" Kalawarner was tactfully alluding to her status as a goddess. Asia looked up from her lunch and waved in greeting. Auntie was nowhere to be seen.
"Auntie had to go to the store to pick up groceries for all of us," Asia explained.
Plutia yawned and nodded. "Ah. And I'm not sure… maybe getting some new clothes? So I have something besides my current clothes…" And with that she sat down and looked to the Fallen Angel that served her. "Kalawarner? Get me some lunch please." The Fallen quickly got her mistress a simple ham sandwich, and as Plutia enjoyed her lunch she looked to Asia. "Soo do you have any plans for today Asia?" 'Small talk…. Greaaaaaat...'
"I don't really know...I found a place to pray earlier but Issei walked by and it gave him a headache. Why would God make it painful for good people to hear prayer?" Asia was apparently looking to start the day with hard questions. Kalawarner grimaced behind the former nun's back at the loaded question.
Plutia for her part shrugged. "Perhaps because his definition of a good person is a bunch of bigoted crap, perhaps he's simply a asshole. I don't know, and I honestly am just going to add it to 'more evidence god is a prick' and 'more things to question him about.' After I punch him in the face for letting the innocent suffer. A god who let's the innocent suffer when they can do something about it is not a good god." Plutia's voice took on a subtle yet deep tone of resentment.
Asia swallowed her sandwich with a loud gulp. She appeared subdued at Plutia's blunt declaration. The gentle girl didn't know what to think as she merely stared at her plate. Kalawarner nodded briefly in the goddess' direction. At least someone completely agreed with her.
"I don't know what happened to hurt you so badly...but…" Asia grimaced as she tried to put her feelings into words. She held the fabric of her habit in both hands in a white knuckled grip. The former nun turned to Plutia with sincerity in her eyes, "...but I'm your friend. I believe in you. Even if...even if you don't believe in God...there must be a plan...so I will just keep on hoping…" Tears started to fall down her cheeks as she tried to make her thoughts known.
Plutia sighed, and got up to hug her friend. "It's okay. People can believe what they want to, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. You can believe whatever it is you want to, and we'd still be friends. You were the first person to show me kindness here in Kuoh… it's just I don't think a plan that requires the innocent to suffer for no real reason to be worth following." Plutia sighed, "Anyways onto lighter topics how was this morning?"Asia leaned into the embrace with no signs of pulling away. Kalawarner clucked her tongue before moving Plutia's chair so the other girl didn't have to move.
"We should discuss what you mean by 'faith' and how to accumulate more. You were quite powerful but I notice you aren't in your strongest form now. Is this for conserving energy? Less threatening? I have no idea but we should figure out how you can get more 'shares,'" Kalawarner mentioned. She sat down at the table with her own lunch.
"Iris Heart. My other form's named Iris Heart. And transformation takes shares to do and maintain, and I burned through what few shares I woke up with when I sword-nuked the church. What were you even doing there? As for more shares… I don't know. Idoling or something that generates a lot of PR maybe?" 'There's the option of trying to start my own religion or even my own nation… but those are all long term, require a lot of work… and I still want to go home... That and I don't want to upset Asia.' Plutia tightened the hug, "You okay Asia?"
"Hmmm? Oh...Just enjoying the hug actually…" Asia blushed a bit. "You give warm hugs…" She ducked her head. Kalawarner eyed her for a moment before sighing.
"We were sent to Kuoh to act as an observation party. Observe only. Raynare turned it from observation to...well something else…" She cleared her throat delicately and glanced at Asia significantly. Judging by the tone it wasn't a nice reason. Asia wasn't blind.
"It had to do with my Sacred Gear, didn't it? I'm not sure what you wanted with Twilight Healing. All it does is heal…" Asia sighed.
"All it does is heal? Asia...It heals without a scar. There is nothing it can't heal given enough time. You are still learning and the Church wasn't exactly helping you with that either. I can do a better job of teaching you," Kalawarner said.
"Could you?" Asia perked up with interest.
"As long as Mistress says it's okay," the buxom Fallen replied.
Plutia chuckled. "Yep. You can teach her? And I give warm hugs? Nice… you sure your okay?" 'Thank me that we moved onto lighter topics…' Plutia sighed as a feeling of relief washed over her. "Also. Healing is a really useful power. There's a reason medicine is one of the most important sciences. Because it can save lives, like your healing." Kalawarner notes the questioning tone.
"The more she knows about standard magical healing the more efficient Twilight Healing will be. She should also learn at least a basic barrier if not some combat spells," the Fallen suggested.
"I'm not sure I could hurt someone…" Asia looked down.
"Barriers would help to not only protect you but others as well. Besides wouldn't you like a way to save Issei should he need it?" Kalawarner tempted. The former nun latched onto her words.
"I could save Issei?" She looked amazed. The Fallen smirked as the inexperienced young woman took the bait.
Plutia glared at Kalawarner, realizing what she was doing. "I want you to teach me as well. And have either Issei or me watch you when you teach Asia. Sorry to say, but I don't fully trust you just yet." Her glare softened. "Anyways, sorry for upsetting you Asia…." 'Oh hell I narrowly avoided breaking our friendship there didn't I…'
"I still remember how you helped me...Even when you didn't have to...That told me more about you than anything else," Asia smiled warmly at Plutia. The girl's faith was a powerful force. Kalawarner narrowed her eyes briefly in thought as she looked between them. A light nod showed that she reached a conclusion.
"If you had trusted me immediately I would have been disappointed. You seemed to be smarter than that. I'm glad I was right. I would be glad to have you sit in on our lessons since your divine power could make use of what I teach," Kalawarner folded her arms, pushing up her sizable bust. Plutia's eye twitched slightly, and despite what Kala believed it was not from envy.
"How would I learn? I don't have divine power," Asia protested.
"I have had magicians for students before. The agreements were always mutually beneficial...and quite fun…" She licked her lips in remembrance. Again the innuendo sailed right over the innocent young girl's head drawing a faintly disgruntled sigh from the Fallen. Plutia however simply gave the Fallen angel the stink eye for that.
"Anyways. How about we go do something out on the town or something to relax? Maybe shop for some books? My library's all back home…" Plutia yawned. "Any other ideas?" Asia shook her head.
"I just got here," Asia pointed out unnecessarily.
"I can show you around. There are some places that cater to supernatural beings. If you want research books on the various Factions I can show them to you," Kalawarner shrugged.
Plutia nodded. "That sounds good. More knowledge is always nice..." Plutia finally left the hug with Asia before turning to Kalawarner. "So where's the nearest place like that then?"
"It's on the outskirts of the city. The Gremory Heiress made them set up shop there and not in Kuoh proper," the Fallen said. Asia looked confused.
"Why would she keep them out of Kuoh?" She asked. Kalawarner coughed lightly into her fist.
"Because not all supernatural beings are kind to humans and abuse their general disbelief in the unknown," she stated delicately.
"What does that mean?" Asia still didn't seem to understand what she was saying. Kalawarner sighed as her attempt to be delicate failed.
"What I mean is that, for the most part, Rias protects the city from those who treat humans like toys," Kalawarner said.
"Ah...oh," the nun looked sorry that she asked.
"With that out of the way we should be going. We want to be back before it gets too late," Kalawarner respected Plutia's unspoken wish to avoid distressing Asia too much. She checked to see if her mistress had anything to add.
"Anything I need to know before we head out?" She asked, as she tried not to yawn.
"We will also get you something else to wear. Miss Gremory entrusted me with money for you and Asia. She believed I would not want to anger you by being dishonest. If worse came to worst I would have just used my own money," Kalawarner shrugged.
Their destination was an old warehouse outside of Kuoh. The bus didn't even go that far and instead dropped them off almost three blocks away. It was in a bad part of the city as well. Asia stayed between Plutia and Kalawarner with a nervous look. The Fallen strutted down the street like she owned everything in sight. Was it a trick of the light or was her maid outfit tighter today?
Plutia's own body language was cautious and on guard, and she was not looking at her servant's body. Instead she was looking around, her hand clenched on her plushy in case she needed to use her magic. "Kalawarner. You do know where we are going right?" It was only Plutia's worry about the surrounding area, desire to make sure Asia was okay, and her self control that kept her from blushing.
"They use a barrier to keep out others. Strange that they would have it set to target you too…" Kalawarner shook her head. She stepped between Asia and Plutia before laying a hand on their shoulders. A faint heat pulsed lightly through their chests chasing away the chill of the boundary. With the effect dispelled it merely looked rundown and not threatening. Asia flushed bright red as the Fallen's aura continued to pulse through her.
"Do you...have to keep doing that…" Asia squirmed.
"Until you learn to cycle your own energy I have to do it for you," Kalawarner replied. While there was a part of her that enjoyed making the nun squirm she was carefully dialing it back.
Plutia merely rolled her eyes, enjoying the warm feeling and Asia's squirming while not wanting to upset her. "They probably don't want me to swordnuke them, which I won't." 'Because I don't have enough shares… Hmmm. I wonder if Kala's caused me to regenerate any shares by working for me?' With that the young goddess tried to look within for her shares, while keeping a eye on the world outside.
There was a definite increase in her Share energy. The strongest sources were from the people walking with her. Kalwarner's link was almost a rope while Asia's was half the size. There was another length of Share 'rope' veering off towards the Academy a third as thick as Asia's. It was easy to figure out who else had faith in her, or more likely, in her dominatrix outfit as Iris Heart. Shares were shares even if Issei was a hornball.
"Here we are," Kalawarner drew her out of her thoughts. The place they came to was a dump. It wasn't a disguise or something. The warehouse was truly that dilapidated. Asia looked uncertain of their destination.
"Are we sure a good breeze won't blow it over?" Asia asked. The Fallen snorted indelicately.
"I am quite sure. It looks better inside," she promised while leading them to the door.
Inside the warehouse it was a considerably different place. It looked like a bazaar of the bizarre with all manners of wares. Hawkers called out to customers to draw their attention. There was a surprising number of people of all races in attendance. Plutia could sense the presence of Devils, a couple auras that felt closer to nature, and those comprised of raw magic.
She inched closer to Kala, as she felt uncomfortable with the sheer number of people. "Servant. I feel a couple auras that feel closer to nature, and some comprised of raw magic… what are they?" Plutia whispered as she looked around, keeping a eye on the people around her as well as Asia and her minion.
"The nature auras are yokai while the pure magic could be magicians or fae," Kalawarner said, impressed by her mistress' ability to sense auras. Asia scooted closer to Plutia in response.
"Is that bad…?" The former nun asked worriedly.
"Everyone is under the effect of a truce geas. By willingly walking through the door, of their own volition, no one can start a fight. Old grudges end at the door otherwise the geas will force a punishment," the Fallen said.
Plutia's body language had stiffened subtly at the mention of Fae. 'If these fae are anything like the ones from myth….' "Sounds like a loophole, they can be dicks as soon as they and their targets leave… Asia? Be polite to everyone here." She turned to Kala. "The fae… what are they like?"
"Capricious tricksters. Unless you deliberately offend them, or follow them into their fairy ring, they prefer to act like the modern interpretation because it amuses them," Kalawarner said. "They find Tinkerbell to be particularly amusing." She rolled her eyes. As an ancient she knew full well what the fae could be like. If Asia's little shiver was anything to go by she had an idea of their true nature as well. Plutia inched closer to Kalawarner again, making it clear she knew what the Fae could be like, in her case from the stories she read.
"Yep. Be very polite to everyone here. So anywhere in particular we're heading in here?" Plutia asked, before looking around, with Asia doing the same.
"We're going to a bookseller I know. You want information? He has what you're looking for," she promised.
A Fallen Angel, a neophyte goddess, and a former nun didn't even draw stares from the crowd. The trio were hardly the strangest looking group there after all. Kalawarner lead them to the back of the warehouse where a particularly old man sat. He had on a pair of spectacles perched on a large nose with rheumy eyes peeking out from behind coke bottle lenses. His hair was thick and white. He wore a clergyman's collar.
"Father Elric," Kalawarner greeted him. The old man turned to the shapely Fallen and merely arched an eyebrow.
"What brings one of your kind here?" He asked in a rusty voice.
"None of that, Father. We're all friends here," she cooed. Father Elric looked distinctly unamused. He turned towards Plutia and Asia with a much kinder expression.
"You girls look too nice to be lead astray by this old crow," he chuckled.
"Old crow…?" Asia tilted her head.
"It's a derogatory term for a Fallen Angel," Kalawarner answered. He nodded agreeably.
"Just like I'm an old fossil," he said.
"That you are," she nodded in turn. Asia turned to Plutia in confusion.
"Are they friends or not?" She asked.
Plutia shrugged. "Think so. And she's not leading anyone astray. I kicked her ass, same with her old boss." Plutia had a somewhat similar friendship back home. "Sooo. Servant why did you bring me and Asia here?"
At the mention of the word 'servant' he took another look at Kalawarner. He took in her current state of dress as if seeing her for the first time. His surprisingly sharp gaze looked over Asia before turning to Plutia. The old cleric leaned forward intently. After an indeterminate amount of time he smiled faintly.
"A new goddess in this day and age. How remarkable," he murmured.
"He can tell that at a look?" Asia was impressed.
"I was once a Heresy Examiner for the Church. However a particularly difficult case ended my career. Even now it pains me sometimes but I have grown to live with it. Kalawarner is actually the one who saved me," he smiled faintly. Kalawarner folded her arms under her ample bust.
"Completely by accident and due to an unrelated matter," she turned her head.
"Of course. So the Old Crow rescued me almost...hmmm...forty years ago. I give her a discount on books. I realize she's not 'on the side of the angels' but she's not terrible," he smiled at his own attempt at humor. His smile turned to bemusement as Asia manifested Twilight Healing and held her hands out to him. Kalawarner watched for a moment before laughing into her palm.
"Oooh...This is hard...but...I think...I got it!" Asia beamed happily as she dug a little deeper. For a moment her rings glowed with an iris spark giving Plutia a weird jolt. Kalawarner looked confused at what just happened.
"What the fuck…?" She started to ask. The profanity slipping out in confusion. However her question would remain unanswered as Father Elric started coughing. After several minutes of prolonged coughing a thick ball of something foul landed on the counter. The Fallen quickly burned it away with Light.
"The fuck. Asia what did you just do?" Plutia looked to Asia with concern in her eyes. 'And why did I get a jolt from Twilight Healing?' Plutia turned to Elric. "Are you okay?" Her tone was confused.
"I wanted to heal him. He had something nasty wrapped around his respiratory system and burrowing in his organs," Asia said.
"I...I haven't felt this good in years...As if the hand of death is no longer on my shoulder…" Father Elric smiled as he took a deep breath. His eyes were clearer now and bright blue. Kalawarner glanced between Asia and Plutia again. She tapped her chin thoughtfully before nodding slowly.
"Looks like you won't be dying in the next five minutes," she remarked.
"Indeed. What a miracle. What are your names? My apologies for being so rude," he said with genuine vitality.
"Asia Argento and this is Plutia," Asia introduced herself and her friend. The old cleric nodded slowly. He seemed to know exactly who she was once she mentioned her name. Out of respect for her ordeals he didn't bring up her excommunication.
"If there is anything you need then please ask. My store of books is completely open to you," he gestured to his wares. The old man leaned forward conspiratorially, "Including my special stock."
"Thank you, Father," Asia curtsied. Father Elric waved it away.
"I should be bowing to you. As properly befitting a Holy Maiden. No, don't correct me, I will never see you as anything else," Father Elric said kindly.
"Asia I think you just cured fucking cancer. Anyways Elric, I'd like a general history book on the supernatural world, a history and slash our culture book for each of the abrahamic factions, and a general book on magic." Plutia looked back to Asia. '...No limit to what she can heal with enough time and knowledge? ...If I can get home I am going to ask her to heal the people I care about.' Plutia looked to her servant. "Any books you can recommend to me Kalawarner?"
"Plenty and I know the old man has them," Kalawarner said.
"Let me get a few crates. I will also need to know where to deliver them…" Father Elric stood up to start packing. Kalawarner stepped behind the counter to help him. Asia glanced at her Sacred Gear again but it didn't spark like it did before.
Too many questions and not enough answers. Hopefully the new goddess had enough time to figure this out before the next crisis happened. The crates of books would last them a long time. Judging by how the Father and Fallen were talking it looked as if Plutia and Asia picked up another tutor.
The Wheels of Fate were turning and who knew what would come.
School Daze
Issei lived in a middle income home in the nicer part of Kuoh with his mom and dad. His parents were kind to the new girls and insisted on being called 'Auntie' and 'Uncle.' There were signs that Issei's perversion might be genetic as his father discreetly gave Kalawarner a once over. At least he wasn't as blatant as his son. The mother simply gave her husband a thump on the shoulder in response. Asia, the precious little cinnamon roll, remained completely oblivious.
Plutia was put up in the guest room with Asia and Kalawarner. There was no way anyone would suggest bunking with Issei. Dinner was an interesting mix of Western and Eastern dishes as Auntie wanted to make them feel welcome. Conversation was made through halting English but just the effort made Asia smile all through the evening.
"I still can't believe how nice everyone is…" Asia smiled as she flopped back on her bedroll.
Plutia for her part yawned as she tried to burrow under her blanket as she felt tired still. "People can be complete and utter crap. People can also be completely nice…. Most fall in the middle, leaning towards crap unfortunately." She whispered as she tried not to yawn yet again. Kalawarner for her part, simply nodded and stayed quiet. 'Hmm. Wonder where I can get more shares.. I'll need those to use HDD, which I need to protect myself and Asia from supernatural assholes… Speaking of the supernatural.. Didn't Rias mention something about Kuoh being her territory. How does that work when in regards to the local government and people? I have so many questions and not enough answers….'
Kalawarner was given a sleeping yukata by Auntie. It was clearly intended for someone with a less generous bust as she was almost spilling out of the top. She tried to be considerate and wore a tank top beneath but her chest still stretched the fabric. The Fallen turned maid stopped fussing and instead laid down. After a few minutes she turned to Plutia with a curious expression.
"How did you do that before? Is that your natural form?" Kalawarner whispered. Asia turned over to face Plutia as well, curious about the answer.
Plutia yawned. "I used faith energy, which I call Shares for ease of reference, to transform… it was instinctual and I am still unsure about the exact specifics of the transformation.. Same if that's my true form or not. I woke up like this-" Plutia gestured to herself. "-but in retrospect being transformed felt like a rush, like it was just… right to be transformed." Plutia shrugged before yawning. "I wish I could tell you more… I don't know much more than you…"
"Like a typical goddess you need faith…" Kalawarner mused to herself.
"You are a goddess…? I was told heathen goddesses were all cruel or lied but you're not like that at all…" Asia looked conflicted. The Fallen snorted.
"Don't believe everything the Church tells you. They don't even follow their own teachings or you would have been congratulated for even having compassion for a Devil," Kalawarner sounded almost kind, as if she were trying to comfort Asia beyond being sarcastic.
"Plutia is a kind goddess," Asia decided. Kalawarner stifled a snort but didn't correct her. At least from her point of view Plutia might be nice, in battle she was brutal. The Fallen shook her head with amusement.
Plutia yawned, which helped cover up her desire to chuckle. She wasn't perfect, and her temper and sadism where something she has decent control of, they're tied together and Iris Heart, probably yet especially her-as-Iris Heart, could be very, very, very cruel when pissed. "Sooo I kinda know the basics of Asia's story… what about you Kalawarner?" Kalawarner shrugged with seeming indifference.
"My life wasn't terrible before this but it wasn't satisfying either. I was only following Raynare because she offered something to do. Much like yourself I enjoy the rush of having someone at my mercy. She offered me an opportunity to indulge myself. Facing you, however, showed me another path…" Kalawarner smirked faintly.
"I don't really get it…" Asia sighed. It was probably for the best that she didn't know of the Fallen's blossoming M tendencies.
Plutia for her part simply sighed and rolled her eyes. "It's okaaay. Anyways for me… eh, besides one or two big "bumps" here and there my life wasn't really that grand before I ascended… I don't even know why and or how I ascended in the first place." Plutia yawned, and burrowed deeper into her blankets, her tone making clear how tired she was getting. While she was aware of the Fallen's new tendencies, she was too tired to give a damn.
With that conversation gave way to sleep. Asia was too tired to continue. Since Kalawarner didn't want to raise her new mistress' ire she decided to sleep too. Morning would come soon enough for everyone.
The next morning there was a great commotion in the hallway. Issei was running late for school. He was calling out for his backpack. Apparently he left it in the laundry room for some reason. Where were his notebooks? At the kitchen table. Why were his shoes under the sofa? Even his mother didn't have an answer for that. Asia sat up on her bedroll with one shoulder of her sleepshirt drooping. She gazed at the door to the guest room with sleepy incomprehension.
Kalawarner didn't just sit idly by. She opened the door, grabbed him by the shoulder, and marched the scatterbrained Devil straight for the front door. Despite his protestations she tossed him out into the morning light.
"Thank you, Kalawarner. Getting him out the door is such a hassle…" Auntie said.
"It was my pleasure," she smiled with amusement.
"Mmm...Too early…" Asia yawned and rolled over.
Plutia for her part had cracked a eye open half a hour ago, decided it was waaay too early, and fell back asleep, cuddling her plushy in her sleep, gently snoring. Kalawarner had to admit, her mistress was super cute.
No one disturbed her for the rest of the morning. Asia was still recovering from jet lag after crossing time zones into Japan. The former nun was still up before Plutia and getting ready for lunch. Before the meal was served Kalawarner entered to wake up her mistress.
"Plutia? You have to wake up. It's time for lunch and you probably don't want to sleep the day away," the buxom Fallen lightly shook her.
Plutia eyes fluttered open, and as she yawned, they had locked onto Kalawarner. "Huuuuuuh? Sleeping is coooommmmfy…" Plutia's left hand started to slowly move towards the neck of her plushy, as the CPU was not waking up well. The Fallen maid gently rested a hand on Plutia's. As much as she probably would have liked the choking this was not the time. Considering she didn't know how the smaller girl would react, Kalawarner volunteered to wake her up ahead of Auntie. Humans didn't handle voodoo choking very well.
"If I wasn't a Fallen you could seriously hurt someone, Plutia," she warned softly.
That managed to wake up Plutia enough that she got up. "...Sorry… I don't handle being woken up well. I always feel grumpy as all hell when someone wakes me up…" She yawns and looks around. "What time is it anyways?"
"It's almost noon. Asia is already awake and sitting down to lunch," Kalawarner said.
Plutia nodded. "Best not to keep her waiting then. Anything planned for today?" Plutia started making her way to the dining room, slowly though as she still wasn't entirely awake yet however.
"Nothing actually. Is there anything you wanted to do? Considering your...condition?" Kalawarner was tactfully alluding to her status as a goddess. Asia looked up from her lunch and waved in greeting. Auntie was nowhere to be seen.
"Auntie had to go to the store to pick up groceries for all of us," Asia explained.
Plutia yawned and nodded. "Ah. And I'm not sure… maybe getting some new clothes? So I have something besides my current clothes…" And with that she sat down and looked to the Fallen Angel that served her. "Kalawarner? Get me some lunch please." The Fallen quickly got her mistress a simple ham sandwich, and as Plutia enjoyed her lunch she looked to Asia. "Soo do you have any plans for today Asia?" 'Small talk…. Greaaaaaat...'
"I don't really know...I found a place to pray earlier but Issei walked by and it gave him a headache. Why would God make it painful for good people to hear prayer?" Asia was apparently looking to start the day with hard questions. Kalawarner grimaced behind the former nun's back at the loaded question.
Plutia for her part shrugged. "Perhaps because his definition of a good person is a bunch of bigoted crap, perhaps he's simply a asshole. I don't know, and I honestly am just going to add it to 'more evidence god is a prick' and 'more things to question him about.' After I punch him in the face for letting the innocent suffer. A god who let's the innocent suffer when they can do something about it is not a good god." Plutia's voice took on a subtle yet deep tone of resentment.
Asia swallowed her sandwich with a loud gulp. She appeared subdued at Plutia's blunt declaration. The gentle girl didn't know what to think as she merely stared at her plate. Kalawarner nodded briefly in the goddess' direction. At least someone completely agreed with her.
"I don't know what happened to hurt you so badly...but…" Asia grimaced as she tried to put her feelings into words. She held the fabric of her habit in both hands in a white knuckled grip. The former nun turned to Plutia with sincerity in her eyes, "...but I'm your friend. I believe in you. Even if...even if you don't believe in God...there must be a plan...so I will just keep on hoping…" Tears started to fall down her cheeks as she tried to make her thoughts known.
Plutia sighed, and got up to hug her friend. "It's okay. People can believe what they want to, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. You can believe whatever it is you want to, and we'd still be friends. You were the first person to show me kindness here in Kuoh… it's just I don't think a plan that requires the innocent to suffer for no real reason to be worth following." Plutia sighed, "Anyways onto lighter topics how was this morning?"Asia leaned into the embrace with no signs of pulling away. Kalawarner clucked her tongue before moving Plutia's chair so the other girl didn't have to move.
"We should discuss what you mean by 'faith' and how to accumulate more. You were quite powerful but I notice you aren't in your strongest form now. Is this for conserving energy? Less threatening? I have no idea but we should figure out how you can get more 'shares,'" Kalawarner mentioned. She sat down at the table with her own lunch.
"Iris Heart. My other form's named Iris Heart. And transformation takes shares to do and maintain, and I burned through what few shares I woke up with when I sword-nuked the church. What were you even doing there? As for more shares… I don't know. Idoling or something that generates a lot of PR maybe?" 'There's the option of trying to start my own religion or even my own nation… but those are all long term, require a lot of work… and I still want to go home... That and I don't want to upset Asia.' Plutia tightened the hug, "You okay Asia?"
"Hmmm? Oh...Just enjoying the hug actually…" Asia blushed a bit. "You give warm hugs…" She ducked her head. Kalawarner eyed her for a moment before sighing.
"We were sent to Kuoh to act as an observation party. Observe only. Raynare turned it from observation to...well something else…" She cleared her throat delicately and glanced at Asia significantly. Judging by the tone it wasn't a nice reason. Asia wasn't blind.
"It had to do with my Sacred Gear, didn't it? I'm not sure what you wanted with Twilight Healing. All it does is heal…" Asia sighed.
"All it does is heal? Asia...It heals without a scar. There is nothing it can't heal given enough time. You are still learning and the Church wasn't exactly helping you with that either. I can do a better job of teaching you," Kalawarner said.
"Could you?" Asia perked up with interest.
"As long as Mistress says it's okay," the buxom Fallen replied.
Plutia chuckled. "Yep. You can teach her? And I give warm hugs? Nice… you sure your okay?" 'Thank me that we moved onto lighter topics…' Plutia sighed as a feeling of relief washed over her. "Also. Healing is a really useful power. There's a reason medicine is one of the most important sciences. Because it can save lives, like your healing." Kalawarner notes the questioning tone.
"The more she knows about standard magical healing the more efficient Twilight Healing will be. She should also learn at least a basic barrier if not some combat spells," the Fallen suggested.
"I'm not sure I could hurt someone…" Asia looked down.
"Barriers would help to not only protect you but others as well. Besides wouldn't you like a way to save Issei should he need it?" Kalawarner tempted. The former nun latched onto her words.
"I could save Issei?" She looked amazed. The Fallen smirked as the inexperienced young woman took the bait.
Plutia glared at Kalawarner, realizing what she was doing. "I want you to teach me as well. And have either Issei or me watch you when you teach Asia. Sorry to say, but I don't fully trust you just yet." Her glare softened. "Anyways, sorry for upsetting you Asia…." 'Oh hell I narrowly avoided breaking our friendship there didn't I…'
"I still remember how you helped me...Even when you didn't have to...That told me more about you than anything else," Asia smiled warmly at Plutia. The girl's faith was a powerful force. Kalawarner narrowed her eyes briefly in thought as she looked between them. A light nod showed that she reached a conclusion.
"If you had trusted me immediately I would have been disappointed. You seemed to be smarter than that. I'm glad I was right. I would be glad to have you sit in on our lessons since your divine power could make use of what I teach," Kalawarner folded her arms, pushing up her sizable bust. Plutia's eye twitched slightly, and despite what Kala believed it was not from envy.
"How would I learn? I don't have divine power," Asia protested.
"I have had magicians for students before. The agreements were always mutually beneficial...and quite fun…" She licked her lips in remembrance. Again the innuendo sailed right over the innocent young girl's head drawing a faintly disgruntled sigh from the Fallen. Plutia however simply gave the Fallen angel the stink eye for that.
"Anyways. How about we go do something out on the town or something to relax? Maybe shop for some books? My library's all back home…" Plutia yawned. "Any other ideas?" Asia shook her head.
"I just got here," Asia pointed out unnecessarily.
"I can show you around. There are some places that cater to supernatural beings. If you want research books on the various Factions I can show them to you," Kalawarner shrugged.
Plutia nodded. "That sounds good. More knowledge is always nice..." Plutia finally left the hug with Asia before turning to Kalawarner. "So where's the nearest place like that then?"
"It's on the outskirts of the city. The Gremory Heiress made them set up shop there and not in Kuoh proper," the Fallen said. Asia looked confused.
"Why would she keep them out of Kuoh?" She asked. Kalawarner coughed lightly into her fist.
"Because not all supernatural beings are kind to humans and abuse their general disbelief in the unknown," she stated delicately.
"What does that mean?" Asia still didn't seem to understand what she was saying. Kalawarner sighed as her attempt to be delicate failed.
"What I mean is that, for the most part, Rias protects the city from those who treat humans like toys," Kalawarner said.
"Ah...oh," the nun looked sorry that she asked.
"With that out of the way we should be going. We want to be back before it gets too late," Kalawarner respected Plutia's unspoken wish to avoid distressing Asia too much. She checked to see if her mistress had anything to add.
"Anything I need to know before we head out?" She asked, as she tried not to yawn.
"We will also get you something else to wear. Miss Gremory entrusted me with money for you and Asia. She believed I would not want to anger you by being dishonest. If worse came to worst I would have just used my own money," Kalawarner shrugged.
Their destination was an old warehouse outside of Kuoh. The bus didn't even go that far and instead dropped them off almost three blocks away. It was in a bad part of the city as well. Asia stayed between Plutia and Kalawarner with a nervous look. The Fallen strutted down the street like she owned everything in sight. Was it a trick of the light or was her maid outfit tighter today?
Plutia's own body language was cautious and on guard, and she was not looking at her servant's body. Instead she was looking around, her hand clenched on her plushy in case she needed to use her magic. "Kalawarner. You do know where we are going right?" It was only Plutia's worry about the surrounding area, desire to make sure Asia was okay, and her self control that kept her from blushing.
"They use a barrier to keep out others. Strange that they would have it set to target you too…" Kalawarner shook her head. She stepped between Asia and Plutia before laying a hand on their shoulders. A faint heat pulsed lightly through their chests chasing away the chill of the boundary. With the effect dispelled it merely looked rundown and not threatening. Asia flushed bright red as the Fallen's aura continued to pulse through her.
"Do you...have to keep doing that…" Asia squirmed.
"Until you learn to cycle your own energy I have to do it for you," Kalawarner replied. While there was a part of her that enjoyed making the nun squirm she was carefully dialing it back.
Plutia merely rolled her eyes, enjoying the warm feeling and Asia's squirming while not wanting to upset her. "They probably don't want me to swordnuke them, which I won't." 'Because I don't have enough shares… Hmmm. I wonder if Kala's caused me to regenerate any shares by working for me?' With that the young goddess tried to look within for her shares, while keeping a eye on the world outside.
There was a definite increase in her Share energy. The strongest sources were from the people walking with her. Kalwarner's link was almost a rope while Asia's was half the size. There was another length of Share 'rope' veering off towards the Academy a third as thick as Asia's. It was easy to figure out who else had faith in her, or more likely, in her dominatrix outfit as Iris Heart. Shares were shares even if Issei was a hornball.
"Here we are," Kalawarner drew her out of her thoughts. The place they came to was a dump. It wasn't a disguise or something. The warehouse was truly that dilapidated. Asia looked uncertain of their destination.
"Are we sure a good breeze won't blow it over?" Asia asked. The Fallen snorted indelicately.
"I am quite sure. It looks better inside," she promised while leading them to the door.
Inside the warehouse it was a considerably different place. It looked like a bazaar of the bizarre with all manners of wares. Hawkers called out to customers to draw their attention. There was a surprising number of people of all races in attendance. Plutia could sense the presence of Devils, a couple auras that felt closer to nature, and those comprised of raw magic.
She inched closer to Kala, as she felt uncomfortable with the sheer number of people. "Servant. I feel a couple auras that feel closer to nature, and some comprised of raw magic… what are they?" Plutia whispered as she looked around, keeping a eye on the people around her as well as Asia and her minion.
"The nature auras are yokai while the pure magic could be magicians or fae," Kalawarner said, impressed by her mistress' ability to sense auras. Asia scooted closer to Plutia in response.
"Is that bad…?" The former nun asked worriedly.
"Everyone is under the effect of a truce geas. By willingly walking through the door, of their own volition, no one can start a fight. Old grudges end at the door otherwise the geas will force a punishment," the Fallen said.
Plutia's body language had stiffened subtly at the mention of Fae. 'If these fae are anything like the ones from myth….' "Sounds like a loophole, they can be dicks as soon as they and their targets leave… Asia? Be polite to everyone here." She turned to Kala. "The fae… what are they like?"
"Capricious tricksters. Unless you deliberately offend them, or follow them into their fairy ring, they prefer to act like the modern interpretation because it amuses them," Kalawarner said. "They find Tinkerbell to be particularly amusing." She rolled her eyes. As an ancient she knew full well what the fae could be like. If Asia's little shiver was anything to go by she had an idea of their true nature as well. Plutia inched closer to Kalawarner again, making it clear she knew what the Fae could be like, in her case from the stories she read.
"Yep. Be very polite to everyone here. So anywhere in particular we're heading in here?" Plutia asked, before looking around, with Asia doing the same.
"We're going to a bookseller I know. You want information? He has what you're looking for," she promised.
A Fallen Angel, a neophyte goddess, and a former nun didn't even draw stares from the crowd. The trio were hardly the strangest looking group there after all. Kalawarner lead them to the back of the warehouse where a particularly old man sat. He had on a pair of spectacles perched on a large nose with rheumy eyes peeking out from behind coke bottle lenses. His hair was thick and white. He wore a clergyman's collar.
"Father Elric," Kalawarner greeted him. The old man turned to the shapely Fallen and merely arched an eyebrow.
"What brings one of your kind here?" He asked in a rusty voice.
"None of that, Father. We're all friends here," she cooed. Father Elric looked distinctly unamused. He turned towards Plutia and Asia with a much kinder expression.
"You girls look too nice to be lead astray by this old crow," he chuckled.
"Old crow…?" Asia tilted her head.
"It's a derogatory term for a Fallen Angel," Kalawarner answered. He nodded agreeably.
"Just like I'm an old fossil," he said.
"That you are," she nodded in turn. Asia turned to Plutia in confusion.
"Are they friends or not?" She asked.
Plutia shrugged. "Think so. And she's not leading anyone astray. I kicked her ass, same with her old boss." Plutia had a somewhat similar friendship back home. "Sooo. Servant why did you bring me and Asia here?"
At the mention of the word 'servant' he took another look at Kalawarner. He took in her current state of dress as if seeing her for the first time. His surprisingly sharp gaze looked over Asia before turning to Plutia. The old cleric leaned forward intently. After an indeterminate amount of time he smiled faintly.
"A new goddess in this day and age. How remarkable," he murmured.
"He can tell that at a look?" Asia was impressed.
"I was once a Heresy Examiner for the Church. However a particularly difficult case ended my career. Even now it pains me sometimes but I have grown to live with it. Kalawarner is actually the one who saved me," he smiled faintly. Kalawarner folded her arms under her ample bust.
"Completely by accident and due to an unrelated matter," she turned her head.
"Of course. So the Old Crow rescued me almost...hmmm...forty years ago. I give her a discount on books. I realize she's not 'on the side of the angels' but she's not terrible," he smiled at his own attempt at humor. His smile turned to bemusement as Asia manifested Twilight Healing and held her hands out to him. Kalawarner watched for a moment before laughing into her palm.
"Oooh...This is hard...but...I think...I got it!" Asia beamed happily as she dug a little deeper. For a moment her rings glowed with an iris spark giving Plutia a weird jolt. Kalawarner looked confused at what just happened.
"What the fuck…?" She started to ask. The profanity slipping out in confusion. However her question would remain unanswered as Father Elric started coughing. After several minutes of prolonged coughing a thick ball of something foul landed on the counter. The Fallen quickly burned it away with Light.
"The fuck. Asia what did you just do?" Plutia looked to Asia with concern in her eyes. 'And why did I get a jolt from Twilight Healing?' Plutia turned to Elric. "Are you okay?" Her tone was confused.
"I wanted to heal him. He had something nasty wrapped around his respiratory system and burrowing in his organs," Asia said.
"I...I haven't felt this good in years...As if the hand of death is no longer on my shoulder…" Father Elric smiled as he took a deep breath. His eyes were clearer now and bright blue. Kalawarner glanced between Asia and Plutia again. She tapped her chin thoughtfully before nodding slowly.
"Looks like you won't be dying in the next five minutes," she remarked.
"Indeed. What a miracle. What are your names? My apologies for being so rude," he said with genuine vitality.
"Asia Argento and this is Plutia," Asia introduced herself and her friend. The old cleric nodded slowly. He seemed to know exactly who she was once she mentioned her name. Out of respect for her ordeals he didn't bring up her excommunication.
"If there is anything you need then please ask. My store of books is completely open to you," he gestured to his wares. The old man leaned forward conspiratorially, "Including my special stock."
"Thank you, Father," Asia curtsied. Father Elric waved it away.
"I should be bowing to you. As properly befitting a Holy Maiden. No, don't correct me, I will never see you as anything else," Father Elric said kindly.
"Asia I think you just cured fucking cancer. Anyways Elric, I'd like a general history book on the supernatural world, a history and slash our culture book for each of the abrahamic factions, and a general book on magic." Plutia looked back to Asia. '...No limit to what she can heal with enough time and knowledge? ...If I can get home I am going to ask her to heal the people I care about.' Plutia looked to her servant. "Any books you can recommend to me Kalawarner?"
"Plenty and I know the old man has them," Kalawarner said.
"Let me get a few crates. I will also need to know where to deliver them…" Father Elric stood up to start packing. Kalawarner stepped behind the counter to help him. Asia glanced at her Sacred Gear again but it didn't spark like it did before.
Too many questions and not enough answers. Hopefully the new goddess had enough time to figure this out before the next crisis happened. The crates of books would last them a long time. Judging by how the Father and Fallen were talking it looked as if Plutia and Asia picked up another tutor.
The Wheels of Fate were turning and who knew what would come.
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