Shade was enveloped in a vast, immeasurable darkness that barely held itself together; enormous pieces of it were breaking off. In the distance, he observed a colossal sea serpent several kilometers long fighting against a black swarm. At the same time, an ethereal figure moved to reduce or contain another part of the encounter.
Shade looked beside him, seeing someone whose face was blurry and whose voice he could barely hear.
"You have to do it... you need to... do it..."
"Do it? Do what?"
Shade wanted to speak, but his mouth didn't move.
Hearing the sound of enormous wings beating, Shade woke with a start.
His breathing was erratic, his body drenched in sweat.
"That nightmare again," he said to himself.
Every night since he had arrived, he had the same nightmare about something he didn't understand, only to wake up. He even felt that something should be with him — something important — but he couldn't remember anything.
"If only I could remember," he whispered.
Standing up, Shade headed to his bathroom. After removing his clothes, he opened the door and froze when he saw Asia naked.
The girl froze, looking at Shade. Her face began to turn a deep red. Her eyes looked down before glancing away.
"It seems I'll come back later," he said, moving to leave, but Asia grabbed his hand.
"I-I'm sorry, i-it was my first time seeing a — a boy's."
Shade sighed.
"It wasn't my fault. I forgot you're here."
"No, I understand. You used to live alone, so it's a bit strange," Asia said. "Before coming to Japan, I heard there was a lot of physical contact... in baths, you touch each other and get to know each other better."
Shade opened his mouth and then closed it. His eyes analyzed Asia's figure from head to toe, overlooking nothing.
"They do it to deepen the relationship, and I truly want to have stronger bonds. If it's with Shade, I truly want to deepen my relationship with Shade, so... would you take a bath with me?"
Shade sighed as his mind drifted into space at Asia's provocation.
Shade approached.
"Asia, you need to understand some important things —" Shade didn't finish. On his second step, he slipped on the wet floor.
"Shade!" Asia tried to catch Shade, but she was only pulled down, making them both fall to the floor.
Shade fell to the ground with Asia on top of him. His right hand ended up grabbing one of her breasts, while his other hand was holding Asia's rear.
Shade looked at Asia. Their faces were very close to each other. The soft skin, the warmth, and the breathing were stimulating sensations.
Shade felt his cock rise proudly, pressing against Asia's belly, who moaned softly.
"Shade," Asia said. Her voice was sweet, like an irresistible temptation.
Shade looked at Asia before grabbing her, setting her on her feet, and then leaving the bathroom.
"You finish first, Asia," he said from the other side, calming his body.
Without waiting for an answer, Shade reached his room, where he closed the door, unable to think of anything other than what had happened moments ago. He pulled out a notebook hidden under the mattress of his bed.
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A few minutes later, Shade was calmer than before. After Asia came out, Shade showered and changed quickly, preparing breakfast for both of them.
"Listen, Asia... men are like wolves. If you get too close, you'll be devoured."
"Men are like wolves? Then I can't go out during a full moon," she said with some fear.
"No, I don't mean werewolves." Shade sighed.
"Listen. Boys my age are interested in girls, and I'm not exaggerating if I say they think about girls all day, every day. Always thinking about doing perverted things."
Asia looked at Shade.
"So, do you also have perverted feelings?" Asia asked.
"Yes, after all, I'm a boy full of vitality. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I knew it," she said happily, leaving Shade disoriented.
"Does this kind of person scare you? An innocent girl like you would only be used to fulfill boys' dark desires, to do bad things to you."
"What kind of bad things?"
"Like touching your body, touching your body — in other words, they'll do improper and dangerous things to you. Are you scared?"
"Yes," Asia said. "But if I'm scared or in danger, Shade will come to save me."
My God, this girl is pure.
"Asia," Shade said, looking at the blonde girl. "Even if you trust me, you need to learn to detect danger on your own."
"Are you worried about me?"
"Yes," Shade admitted.
"I understand. Don't worry! Teach me how to take care of myself!"
"Ah, okay. I'll guide you down the right path, but get used to it little by little, one step at a time."
"Yes..." Asia paused, her face turning red. "About what happened this morning. If you hadn't left... what would have happened?"
Shade put on a distant expression and a goofy smile before composing himself.
"Ahem... don't think about that, Asia," Shade said.
Asia puffed out her cheeks in a pout.
"Okay. Let's go. That bird is waiting for us."
"Yes."
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After leaving home, Shade guided Asia through the city for nearly an hour until they reached Azazel's location.
Once they entered the same building he had visited the previous night, the leader of the fallen was waiting for them.
He was sitting on his sofa, drinking coffee.
"Good, you've arrived. You must be Asia Argento," Azazel said.
"Yes." Asia hid behind Shade.
"Don't worry, I don't bite," Azazel said, amused.
Shade looked at Azazel as if he were a weirdo — which he already was.
"Alright, let's do this." Azazel took out a kind of black card with golden touches.
"What is that?" Asia asked.
"This is the Fallen Card. An object to turn a normal person into a fallen angel, though it's still in the testing phase."
"Does it have any side effects?"
"No. None. Well, just a slight change in personality, but that's all," Azazel said.
"Are you sure you want to go through with this, Asia?" Shade asked.
"Yes," the girl replied.
"Good, girl. Lie down on the floor on your back."
Following the instructions, Asia lay on her back. Azazel placed the card on Asia's chest.
The card sank in, integrating into Asia's body and soul.
After a slight flash of light, Asia was revealed. She stood up, a little confused.
Shade blinked, looking at Asia. She had changed. She had gone from measuring 155 centimeters tall to measuring 166 centimeters — a significant change. Her body had developed further, especially the chest area, which had grown larger. Her waist became more defined, as did her rear.
Her hair became smoother, and her eyes acquired a slightly supernatural shine. Her blonde hair grew, reaching down to her lower back, flowing like the sun.
Her nun's habit was too small for her now, so she would need to get new clothes.
In general, Asia's appearance was even more dazzling and beautiful than before. To complete her new look, a pair of wings as black as night emerged from her back.
Azazel and Shade looked at this in surprise.
"Hey, Azazel? What did you do?"
"Hey, I swear I didn't know this would happen," Azazel said, looking at the blonde beauty.
"Huh? What's happening?" Asia asked nervously.
Azazel pulled out a large mirror from a magic circle, revealing her new appearance to Asia, who opened her eyes in surprise at her great change and her now mature body.
"T-this is me?" she asked, surprised.
"Yes. How do you feel?" Shade asked.
"I feel full of energy and more confident in myself."
"That's normal," Azazel said. "It's because you're now a fallen angel. Try using your Sacred Gear."
Asia summoned her rings, joining her hands. A green light filled the entire room, strengthening both Shade and Azazel.
"Interesting, the area of effect has increased," Azazel said, beginning to theorize.
"You'll need training to adapt to your new body and abilities," he commented, looking at Shade. "Good luck with that."
"Yes, I'll handle it. But why did her appearance change?"
"Hmm... tell me, Asia. Were you well-fed at the church where you lived?" Azazel asked.
Asia blinked several times.
"Somewhat. There were many of us, and the church orphanage didn't have much money, so there wasn't always food for everyone."
Azazel nodded.
"And your age?"
"Seventeen."
"That explains it. The card apparently gave you the appearance you should have originally had at your age with proper nutrition, regular training, and a healthy lifestyle."
"Are you saying the reason she was smaller was due to malnutrition and vitamin deficiency?"
"Yes. I can't find another reason for this change," Azazel said.
"Well, if you feel anything strange, tell me immediately. This could provide good information for the future."
"Alright," Asia said. Then she looked at Shade.
"Do I look good?"
"You look great, Asia. Though we need to buy you clothes, so we'll go shopping for the rest of the day."
"Well, kid, I have to go now to do some things," Azazel said, preparing a magic circle and leaving.
Shade nodded, left alone with Asia.
"Well, let's go shopping now."
"Shade, how do I hide my wings?" Asia asked.
"Just imagine they're not there."
Asia nodded. After one or two seconds, her wings completely disappeared.
With that solved, the duo headed to the shopping mall, where Asia would begin buying her new clothes.