In the living room everyone began discussing how their training and how it all went. Haru's eyes unconsciously went to the raven haired beauty sitting next to Rias. He remembered his promise to her and Azazel and felt like he could do it after what he underwent through his training. He blushed though when her violet eyes locked onto his gold.
Kiba said that he went back to his previous master for more training. Xenovia said that she went through some intense training with another teacher that was a great swordsman. Asia said that she learned some more healing techniques and some offensive spells which surprised Haru as he wouldn't expect a pacifist like Asia to learn anything that could harm others. Haru's regaling of his training and what he learned really shocked the group. But Azazel was the one who had the biggest shocked face when he learned what kind of magic he now used.
"W-Wow! To be able to actually make some burns on an Ultimate-class devil. Incredible." Kiba complemented with wide eyes. Everyone else nodded. "A-Amazing Haru-senpai." Gasper said in wonder.
"Haru." Azazel's voice brought the teen's attention to him. The redhead could already see the wheels in the mad scientist's mind turning to comprehend why he learned the slayer magic. "Did you say you learned Dragon-Slayer magic?" He wanted to confirm.
Haru nodded in confirmation. Azazel let out a sight. "I never expected to see that again. Tell me Ddraig explained how to control the power he is teaching you." The man said, already guessing the red dragon must have given him the knowledge of the Slayer magic. Azazel knew it was a dangerous power and wanted to make sure Haru knew what he was getting into.
"Yes. He told me not to always depend on the power and use more of my other draconic powers I learned to use." Haru said recounting what Ddraig told him.
"… Good." Azazel said with relief. He mentally thanked the old dragon for not telling the boy what could happen if he used it too much. Most of the supernatural world had seen what it did and it was not a pleasant sight.
"Um… Azazel." Rias spoke to the scientist. "What exactly is Dragon-Slayer magic? I've never heard of it." The girl said in afterthought.
"Oh yes, I forgot most of the new generation doesn't know of the lost art." Azazel said to himself before looking back at the group. "It's a long lost magic that dragons taught to humans due to certain circumstances. This was something most dragons thought could maybe bridge themselves to humans, as they saw them as worthy because of the humans praising dragons as Gods." This made everyone, except Haru, widen their eyes in surprise.
"Ha…you really are insane kid." Azazel said with a little smirk at Haru. The boy returned it. "You have no idea."
"Well, now that all of you are back we can rest for tomorrow. Dismissed." Azazel said, taking his leave along with his students.
Haru was currently trying to hold in his new dragon libido as he was currently sandwiched between Asia and Xenovia. While Asia slept soundly Xenovia seemed restless. Haru picked up on this and softly talked. "Can't sleep huh?"
"…Yes. I'm not really used to sleeping in the same bed as a man. Even though it's not sexual… I'm tense." The blue haired girl confessed with a blush. Haru found this side of the normally serious girl very cute.
"Hey, don't worry about it. I won't do anything you don't want." Haru said with a small smile. This surprised the girl a little.
"Really? I thought you would jump at the chance to make love to me or anyone really." Xenovia confessed her opinion of the pervert.
The slightly less perverted Haru chuckled in understanding. "Yeah. I am too, to be honest. I've just went through some changes during my time on the mountain." His smile made the woman blush. "If it makes you feel any better, I was so tense the first time Buchou and Asia sleeping next to me. Now it's a natural thing."
"Huh. Asia is amazing. She seems so peaceful sleeping next to you." Xenovia said as she noted the blonde was sleeping like a log using Haru like a pillow.
"Heh. She's just someone who's very comfortable with me." Haru said as he glanced over to the sleeping girl.
Xenovia suddenly giggled, catching Haru's attention. "Seems you've been spoiling Asia for a while." She somewhat teased the Dragon slayer.
Said slayer blushed a little while scratching his cheek. "… Haru-san, please don't leave me. Munya." Asia muttered in her sleep. The two looked over at her before sharing a little laugh.
"Good night, Haru." Xenovia said as she now clung to Haru, her breath easing down very quickly. Haru blushed a little but calmed his racing heart at the fact her chest was so close to him before smiling at the girl. "Night, Xenovia." With that he soon found himself in slumber land.
Golden eyes shot open in the middle of the night. Haru had picked up on something devious outside his room. Glancing to the two on his arms he swiftly moved his body away from the girls before rushing out the room's window.
The barefoot, shirtless teen landed on the soft grass in a crouch. His sharpened eyes scanned the area for the dark feeling that was just around. "Where are you?" He asked himself before taking a small sniff of the air. Hairs on the back of his neck stood straight as he felt the dark energy just above him. Spinning out of harm's way he dodged the crashing figure that was standing where he stood.
Standing tall Haru took note that the figure was hidden beneath a cloak. "Who the hell are you?!" The dragon powered boy demanded of the mysterious figure.
The figure let out a sinister chuckle. "Wouldn't you like to know… Red Dragon Emperor?" Haru was now on full alert because of this figure knowing who he is and what he holds in his left arm.
"Okay buddy, you're gonna' tell me who you are before I get angry!" Haru yelled at the figure who continued to chuckle at him. Mocking him with a laugh laced in arrogance that reminded him of many of the other opponents he's faced.
"I'm shaking in my boots, dragon." He mocked as a sick grin was seen just beneath the hood. "I find it funny that you try so hard only to fail time and time again. You're just a commoner that was lucky enough to be picked up by Gremory and have that dragon sealed within you." He continued to mock Haru.
The mocking worked as he remembered his many failures before the last few weeks. His self-doubt continued to pile on until he heard the voice of his partner. [Don't let this ignorant fool get in your head.] Ddraig's strong voice caused his self-doubt to end. Heheh…you're right. Haru chuckled to himself. [Correct. Show this pest why you never mess with a dragon.] Ddraig commanded of his host. Will do! Haru replied with a strong voice and steeled nerves.
The figure had been continuing his rant, not knowing the fact Haru was talking to his dragon spirit. "I think it's time to kill you and end your suffer—"
"Fire Dragon Emperor's Iron Fist!" Haru interrupted the man with a fire enchased first to his face, sending him tumbling through the field of the mansion.
"Shut the hell up!" Haru yelled at him, standing straight up. The teen was glaring at the figure with anger. "I might have gotten lucky but I worked for where I am today! If I suffer than I suffer! As long as I protect my friends from assholes like you!" Haru roared, showing off a more dominate personality he had developed over the past few weeks.
S-Sh-Shit! Diodora-sama didn't tell me about this! The man roared in pain inwardly. "Y-You little shit!" The man hissed out angrily as he got up on shaky legs. "How dare you hit someone of stature like me!?" The male roared in anger.
"Easily! Fire Dragon Emperor's Roar!" Haru huffed his chest out before he unleashed the built up fire magic in his mouth. The attack came flying at the man who knew he wouldn't survive a head on collision from the breath.
Quickly, the man jumped out of the way but not totally unscathed as his robe was burned. Trying to pat himself down he was shocked to see that he couldn't. Seeing no option, he threw the coat off his person and watched it burn into nothing. Haru was now able to see the mysterious figure that was attacking him. It was a male, about middle twenties, with no hair, his bald head reflecting the moon-light, and black eyes. He wore decorative clothing that fit the high-class Devils he encountered before and had a scar on the right side of his face.
"Who the hell are you!?" Haru demanded, never before seeing this man. Who is this guy? Haru asked himself as he tried to remember ever seeing him in the meeting with the high-class devils just fifteen days ago. I never saw him there. So who is he and why stalk and try to kill me? The answer eluded the boy so he focused on the man before him.
The bald man only snarled at the boy. "None of your business boy! All you should know is that I've been sent to rid the underworld of the dragon plight!" Thrusting his hand out, a magic circle appeared and shot bullets at the boy.
Thanks to his sharpened senses, the attack seemed to be in slow motion. "Heh! Tannin-sensei's attacks are way faster!" He laughed in his head before weaving around the attacks that blasted apart the area where he stood moments before. Haru kept his advance while swerving between blasts, over, and under the magic.
The assassin was becoming a little more frightened as the boy kept dodging his attacks while gaining ground. How did this kid get so good in such a short time?! He was so weak before! The man was told by his master that he was weak and an easy target to kill. "Die Boy! Gale Slicer!" The magic turned to wind, sending large arches of sharp wind at the boy.
While this was going on, the blasts that were fired caused the Gremory peerage to wake up. They all ran out to where the commotion was and saw their favorite redhead boy currently fighting an unknown enemy. "Haru!" Rias shouted in worry of her love who was in danger. She was about to run out when her knight, surprisingly, stopped her. "Yuuto?" She turned to Kiba who was keeping his eyes on the fight.
Kiba's eyes never left the small battle as he continued to watch his friend move through the attacks with ease. "… There is no need to worry, Buchou. Haru-kun's got this." He said with a smile. Before the master or others could question her second loyal member the man shot out a powerful wind attack.
Everyone, except Kiba, was worried for Haru as they watched the attack continue to get closer to the teen who was still moving closer. "Haru—!" The call of Haru was interrupted when his leg was coated in a red dragon aura. "You first!" The red dragon user replied before jumping above the attack and bringing the kick down, destroying the wind.
The assassin watched on in shock as one of his better spells was just brushed off like it was nothing. Its separated halves crashing along on either side of Haru. "Fire Dragon Emperor's Roaring Fist!" Haru thrusted his even hotter blazing fist at the unprepared Devil. The burning fist hit him square in the chest, sending him flying back a few meters before rolling around in fire and shouting out in pain.
"St-Stop This! Stop the pain!" The man pleaded for his life. Continuing to roll around, hoping to put it out, only for the flames to burn hotter.
Haru, being the good guy he was, decided to end it. With a single breath the flames were sucked back to him while the unknown devil was left on the ground, thanking whatever had just saved him.
"Now," He instantly cursed when he found the object of his attacks standing over him. "Tell me who sent you here." Looking into Haru's eyes the man could tell this boy would kill him but decided to press his luck since he stopped his fire.
"I'd rather die. Go fuck yourself you little shit!" The man wheezed out, spitting a glob of blood at the dragon trained boy. That was obviously a mistake.
Sharpened teeth bared and eyes narrowed into slits at the direct insult made by this guy. Trying to be freaking nice to this guy! He grumbled in his head. Dragon side coming out, his warm golden eyes changed emerald green, like Ddraig's, showing he was done trying to act peaceful. Thank you again Ddraig. Though…it still feels a little strange to feel this kind of power and emotions. Haru communicated to the dragon spirit.
[Don't worry too much. It's like a switch you can turn on and off whenever you want. Besides… don't lie, you kind of like it.] Ddraig said as he could feel the slight sensation of appreciation Haru had. Haru kept silent but the smirk that soon graced his lips told the dragon all he needed to know.
The peerage watching were shocked at how strong their dragon wielding teammate had become. They knew he was stronger but not by this much. "Ara, Ara." Akeno said looking at Haru towering over the injured devil with a smirk on his face. "Haru-kun seems so much stronger, fufu. It's very hot." Akeno giggled with a blush. The sadistic woman was indeed turned on by the absolute dominance Haru was showing over the downed attacker.
Rias was silently agreeing with her best-friend. She too thought this side of Haru was hot and welcomed sight to see. While she loved his kind side, to see this confident side of him and how he took charge aroused her. The red blush on her pale skin giving her hot state away.
"You really have a death wish don't you?" Haru asked, his voice lowering a few octaves. Not wanting another answer really, Haru raised his foot up before smashing it down on the man's chest. His smirk only grew when he heard the man shout in pain and cough up blood. "Huh. Seems all that confidence from before gone. What's wrong?" Haru did another stomp which grew another strangled shout.
"I thought you were here to eliminate the plight this dragon possessed." This comment made the peerage angry. Who would want Haru to be killed? The collective thought ran through the teams head. "Guess since you won't talk… I'll just kill you." He ended with narrowed eyes.
Everyone's eyes widened at that. "Y-Yo-You wouldn't dare! Y-Yo-You don't ha-have the guts!" His shouts were stuttered as he feared for what this boy would do.
His team was shocked too. "W-What?" Rias was left to question for the whole. No one ever expected Haru to say he was going to actually kill. Sure he had fought and beaten people but never actually killed anyone. He usually left that for the others in the peerage.
Haru, unexpectedly, turned his head towards the group. "You know it's true as well. Because he won't talk, he will only come back if I let him go." Haru turned his emerald eyes back to the white as a sheet man. "It's wrong… but it needs to be done." With a somber tone, he raised his left arm up. [Boost!] The boosted gear appeared on his arm and began to store up power.
The man tried to threaten them before the boy finished him off. "E-Even if you kill me… my master will find you and end you're pathetic life!" The man smirked a little.
"I'll be waiting." Haru said with a serious tone. "Ddraig." [Explosion!] The gear called out and Haru felt his power increase a good amount. Igniting his fist he swiftly brought it down straight through the man's chest, killing him instantly.
The outside was dominated in utter silence as the team watched their friend take his first life. It was a hard thing to do, but all, except Asia, had done it before so they just waited until they were needed. Do you think I was right… Ddraig? Haru asked his dragon partner with a soft tone.
Ddraig could sympathize for the boy. He was in general a nice guy who wouldn't kill anyone so he really must be feeling pain over his recent action and emotional turmoil debating if he did the correct thing. [… It is as you said. If you did not kill him he would have come back and tried once more. You did the only thing anyone could have done in the situation.]
Haru only let out a tired sigh before turning to his friends with a small smile. "Sorry I woke you guys up. Thought I could take him out before if got out of hand." He let out a sheepish chuckle. They looked uneasy for a little bit until he stood right in front of him. The girls blushed now that they were finally seeing Haru's muscular frame up close.
"H-Haru! Wh-What happened?!" Rias asked in shock as she looked at the scar that ran from his right shoulder to his left hip. The scar only added to accent his body making the crimson and raven haired women discreetly rub their thighs together.
Haru looked to where they were staring at and noticed his scar. Letting out a sheepish chuckle he rubbed his head. "Heheh… Eh, training kind of got rough one day and…this is the result." He said vaguely.
"H-Haru-san. Who was that and why was he attacking you?" Asia was the one to ask with worried eyes
"I don't know Asia." Haru answered honestly. "All he said was that he was sent here to kill me. Nothing else." After saying that some began to worry. Seeing the concern among his friends he decided to try and end it. "Eh, let's not worry about it now. We got a party tomorrow." Haru said with a happy grin.
"Haru-kun's right." Akeno said with her normal happy smile. "Let's get some sleep." She then put on seductive eyes as she looked back to the boy who stole her heart. "Maybe I should come with you and heal you Haru-kuuun." Akeno purred, making Haru blush red at the seductive raven haired woman's seductive attempt.
"No!" Both Asia and Rias said in anger. Akeno could only giggle in response.
"Alright, alright." Haru placed his hands up in a calming manner. "Let's all go to bed." The team went back to the mansion for a good night's sleep before the party the next day.