Rias and Erin were teleported back to the Underworld. Asia quickly rushed to the Goddess and gave her a hug.
" Erin-san! Thank Goodness." she spoke with tears of joy.
" A-Asia?"
" Welcome home." Akeno said with a smile as she approached Rias.
" Akeno.." The red head returned the smile.
" Um. I remember up to the point of defeating that impostor, but- "
" You defeated her?! Sugoi. As expected of Erin and Buchou!" Issei proudly said with a raised fist
" Ah- I don't really remember it." Erin sheepishly said and the red head agreed with her.
" Erin's right. My memory is a bit fuzzy as well."
" Buchou.." Gasper said with teary eyes as he and Koneko stepped closer to Rias.
"Koneko. Gasper." Rias uttered as she hugged the 2
" I couldn't help thinking that maybe you wouldn't come back!"
Kiba approached the red head and gave a small smile as well.
" Welcome home, Buchou."
" MASTER!"
" Huh?"
Tsubaki came running to the Goddess who flinched at the sudden hug.
" I'm so happy! I thought something bad happened to you!"
"Welcome back, Lady Erin." Azusa smiled who followed after the fire wolf.
" Awooo!"
"Eep! -
The Goddess got tackled down by Fenrir who immediately licked all over her face.
" Fenrir, stop it!" Erin said between chuckles. The wolf separated from the girl and wagged his tail as his master stood up.
" Lady Erin, I shall bring you a change of clothes."
" Yes, please." Erin sighed as she noticed her worn-out state.
" Master! I can't believe the enemy did this to you. They damaged your perfect face!" Tsubaki gritted with clenched fists
" Now now. There's no need to get worked up. Asia can just heal me and I'll just get a nice long rest." Erin sheepishly said to calm the wolf.
"I can't believe they made it back from the Dimensional Gap." Azazel said as he and Vali observed the group
" I was able to see something interesting."
" An encounter between the Great Red and Blue Dragon Empress?" Azazel said with a smirk " Was that your goal?"
Vali merely shrugged his shoulders as he prepared a magic circle
" Who knows?"
*(Flash!)*
" Heh. Ever the mysterious type." Azazel mumbled as he left the place as well
" Sirzechs would be delighted hearing the news."
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" Azazel just contacted me. It seems Rias has returned safely."
" Is that so?"
" Erin.. I already owe her a great favor. She always helps us and we never return the equal help to her."
" No, she would never think of it that way." Grayfia commented as she stood beside Sirzechs. " She is always selfless, willing to help, honest with her intentions, and uses great motivation to push forward."
"Hm. You are right about that." Sirzechs replied with a small smile.
*(Lightning Cackles!)*
*(Thunder Sounds)*
" Voltaire?" Erin said in shock as she stood in front of the enormous dragon
"I believe it is the first time meeting you in this form, My child." came the booming voice of Voltaire. The Dragon was a deep shade of blue that it is almost identical to a raven color. It had red streaks across its body and lightning sparks flashed all around him.
" Then this means I'm dreaming right now, am I right?" Erin asked as she glanced around her.
" I have some news for you."
" News?"
" Aside from the Dragon transformation, it seems another possibility of growth has emerged."
" I remember about that. Maybe that's what Ajuka told us about." Erin mused
" Yes. It looks like things will continue to get interesting, my child."
Erin hummed in approval and Voltaire's next words piqued her interest.
" Let's tread our paths towards creating prophecy, and change reality however we may deem fit." the dragon said with a glint in his eye
" Yeah-Wait. What?" Erin looked dumbfounded and she tried to approach the dragon.
" What do you mean by that?"
Voltaire only flew to higher altitudes and a strong lightning wave blew the Goddess away from the place
*(Flash!)*
" Gah-urk!" Erin's eyes widened as she came face to face with a pair of boobs.
" A-Akeno?!" The raven head was situated slightly above her. The girl's right arm was casually placed on her chest.
The Goddess looked to her side and was surprised to see Koneko cuddling her. On her lower left was Xenovia who also appeared naked, just like Akeno.
" W-What's going on here?"
" Because of what happened, everyone wants to stay close."
Erin looked at the other side and Rias was staring at her.
" Good morning, Erin." Rias softly said as her eyes glistened.
" Ah- Good morning, Rias." replied Erin absentmindedly as she was still dumbfounded at the number of people sleeping on her bed
" It seems I've caused a lot of trouble for everyone." Rias rose and sat on the side of the bed
" That wasn't your fault, Rias."
"I remember a little."
" About what?"
The red head stared at the Goddess with a twinkle in her eyes.
" Shall we have an early walk and sight seeing?"
After changing into her night gown, the red head directed the Goddess to the veranda. They both stared at the sky and felt the cold breeze sway their hair.
"I don't remember the details but I remember the warmth. That feeling is still lingering deep inside my chest." Rias faced the Goddess who was silently gazing at the stars.
" What about you?"
" I don't remember at all." Erin closed her eyes and faced the red head afterwards. " I'm sorry, Rias."
" It's fine. I'm happy with you staying the way you are, Erin.." spoke Rias as she tenderly looked at the Goddess.
The Goddess stared at her in silence and she took a step forward.
" Rias.."
"Erin- huh?"
The red head was caught off guard when Erin kneeled on one leg and hung her head low. She placed a fist on her chest and spoke in a graceful manner.
" I promise on this day onwards, that I'll make sure to serve you and stay by your side always. If ever there comes a moment that I break my spoken vow, just know that it could be done to look after your best interests."
She took a hold of Rias' hand making the girl gasp.
" You have become one of my purpose.. Rias Gremory, I shall be your greatest Knight, your servant, and your aide."
Rias touched the Goddess' face making the girl look up at her. The Goddess stood up and the red head hugged her with intensity.
" Erin... thank you.." Rias said as happy tears brimmed her eyes.
" Any time, Rias." Erin replied as she reciprocated the action.
--- Time Skip -----
" Welcome home, Mom, Sebastian." Erin greeted as she and the ORC welcomed her family.
The 2 just got back from their trip around the world. Sirzechs decided on the idea as compensation for all the help Erin extended. Of course, Sebastian and Archaea had a gist on why they were given the sudden trip and the two just accepted it with no qualms.
" I didn't know that the Gremory clan also owns a travel agency." Sebastian said in amusement.
" Welcome home, Archaea-sama." Kiba politely said as he helped Erin's mom with the luggages.
"My, Kiba-kun. You look well. It's nice to see you again." Archaea said with a smile
" Kiba is really close to your mom." Rossweisse commented and the Goddess chuckled at this.
" Well yeah. You can say that he is mom's favorite among the household."
" Wah- That can't be possible!" Issei spoke in determination as he also rushed to Archaea
" Archaea! Let me help you with your luggage as well!"
"Of course, Issei." chuckled the woman as the boy eagerly helped her.
"Asia, how have you been?" Sebastian said and the blonde cheerfully replied.
" I've been doing good, Sebastian-sama."
" Oy, aren't you going to greet your sister first?" Erin said with a roll of her eyes and Sebastian smirked at her.
"Nah. I wish Asia was my sister."
" Yeah yeah. Knowing you, you formed a habit of saying 'How is Asia doing?' and blah blah blah." Erin said with a wave of her hand.
" Sebastian-sama.. I've been doing well.." Asia said with teary eyes. " This is all thanks to Erin-san and the others too."
Sebastian and the Goddess were caught off guard.
"Ah-Haha. It's nothing to cry about, Asia." Erin awkwardly said and Sebastian nodded.
" You shouldn't take those 2 seriously, Asia-chan." Archaea shook her head and Erin sheepishly smiled.
" I'm sorry!"
" It's like Asia is a real daughter of the Vermillion Household." Issei said in amazement as he observed the Goddess and her parents talking to the girl
" I-I don't know my real parents so I'm happy to just to hear those words that you consider me as part of your family." Asia timidly said.
"You can think of us as your real family." Archaea warmly said which was agreed by Sebastian.
Asia's eyes brightened and she looked at the 2 with hopeful eyes.
" Oka-sama.. onii-sama.."
" That's right." Erin interjected which made Asia look at her.
" Everyone here is your comrades, friends, and family."
" That's right, Asia." Rias affirmed as she wrapped an arm around the Goddess' waist and snuggled to her side
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The ORC were currently in the club room. Rias was discussing matters with Rossweisse and apparently, the red head was convincing the woman to stay.
" Eh?"
" And so, here are some benefits if you come to the Underworld."
Rossweisse scanned the documents handed to her. Her eyes widened as she read through the terms
" No way.. the insurance premium is so cheap!" She browsed through the other paper. " And this one isn't a term life insurance plan."
" These terms are all better than Valhalla!"
" Right?" Rias smiled and the woman eagerly nodded
" Buchou looks just like a skilled insurance lady." Issei said in amazement.
"She's buying a Valkyrie." Kiba added
" So is this what they call, the whispers of a devil?" Erin said with a smirk causing Irina and Akeno to chuckle.
" I can learn a lot from Rias-san." Xenovia said with determination.
" And so, why not become part of my household?" Rias laid out her final offer as she showed a rook piece. "And work for the Underworld?"
" You're going to make Rossweisse a demon of your household?" Irina uttered in surprise
" Is that okay, Akeno-senpai?" Issei wondered
"Ara. Right now, only Buchou and I are wizard-types who use demonic power as well as Erin who is partly considered a wizard due to her ability to control lightning."
" It would be reassuring to have Rossweisse-san." Koneko remarked
" I believe your power will be useful as long-range attacks." Rias said and Rossweisse accepted the rook piece
" Perhaps it was already decided that things would turn out like this, from the moment I met all of you in the Underworld." the woman mused as she stared at the chess piece
*(Flash!)*
Black wings sprouted behind Rossweisse's back as she succesfully became part of the peerage
"Due to the financial strength of the Gremory family, as well as the excellent Underworld health insurance and pension plans, I feel like my future is secure and so, I decided to become a devil."
She stood in front and made a bow.
" Please take care of me from now on."
" And so, Rossweisse has become the rook of Rias Gremory." The red head announced as she stood beside the woman
*(Ding!)*
" I feel like the decision was made really light-heartedly." Irina sheepishly said.
" I think that's fine. It was similar in my case as well." Xenovia said.
An evil expression crossed Rossweisse's face making Rias slightly worried.
" Hehe. Lord Odin, I definitely won't forgive you the next time we meet."
"Well, sometimes, Buchou acquires her pieces on a whim. Erin didn't even have a choice when- Where's Erin?" Issei uttered and the group looked in front of them to see the Goddess talking with Azazel.
" Azazel!"
" When did you get here?" Irina mumbled in confusion.
" Just a while ago. Me and Erin-chi already chatted for a bit." winked the Fallen who was sitting casually on the chair, his legs propped on the table.
" Amazing. I didn't even notice his aura." Rossweisse mused.
" You're sitting on my chair without permission again." Rias deadpanned
Azazel smirked and leaned his face on his hand
" It looks like you already completed your pieces. The Gremory Household will face real challenges head-on now."
" Yes. You're right." Rias replied with a determined smile.
" You have a good glint in your eyes now. Azazel commented.
" A lot of things happened, but it looks like it wasn't for naught."
" Oh that's right. Erin-chi." The Goddess looked at the Fallen who summoned his magic.
"The date of your appearance on Underworld TV has already been decided."
" TV? Oh.. come to think of it." Erin placed a finger on her chin. "I faintly remember that engagement. What shall I do though?"
" Thinking of all you've done, will it be a hero interview?" Xenovia said with interest.
Azazel smirked and motioned to Issei.
"They made a song for the Red Emperor too. The same goes for the Blue Empress."
*(Flash!)*
A screen appeared and the video showed Issei on his armor. He was accompanied by kids who eagerly waited for a song to start.
"Oppai Dragon, is staaaarrtiiing!"
Issei raised his arms to the side and the kids followed his lead
" OPPAI!"
*(Music enters)* 🎶
Issei bent his knees and stood upright. He repeated the action and the kids copied his movements.
" What is this?" Xenovia uttered in confusion.
" The Oppai Dragon Song!" echoed the lyrics which answered the girl's question.
" What the heck?! Is this supposed to be a good influence for kids? Why did you guys approve of this one?" Erin said accusingly at Azazel.
" Well, it's popular with the kids. Serafall and Sirzechs chose Issei's song because it is more child-friendly compared to yours."
" What do you mean?" The Goddess narrowed her eyes.
Azazel switched the video and it now showed the Blue Empress' song. A woman portrayed Erin's part who was clad in her blue armor.
" Okay, minna. Let's take our shirt oooooff!'
*(Flash!)*
The woman transformed out of her armor and back up dancers emerged from the shadows.
*(Music Starts)*
" Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF!" 2x 🎶
The dancers ripped their shirts leaving the women in their bras while the men were left topless. The crowd cheered wilder at the scene.
"Twist it in the air like a motherfuckin' helicopter (Hey)!" 🎶
" Wha-That's- HAAH?!" Erin gaped at the video and Azazel laughed at her reaction.
" That is called the Toppuresu Dragon song. And oh, I made the lyrics of both songs. Sirzechs was the one who came up with the music while Serafall prepared the choreography.
Issei grew flustered on his seat while Erin slumped down, her sanity temporarily leaving her.
" Hang in there, Master!" Tsubaki said in panic as he rushed to the Goddess' side
" Um.. How should I say this.." Rias had mixed reactions and didn't know how to deliver the news
" I accompanied Issei on filming his song while Erin refused to film her part. That's why a substitute filled her role. I was too embarrassed to tell you all about the songs so I kept it a secret." Rias sighed
" Erin-chi and Issei is really popular with the kids. Issei had a larger audience for the kids part while Erin's is focused on the teens and older people."
" Sugoi! Erin-san and Issei-san, you two have become idols for children!" Asia remarked in glee
" Rather than idols, I think we've become corruptors, Asia 😶 We are spreading a bad influence with all the Boobs and Shirtless stuff." Erin whined and directed her glare to the Fallen.
" Take those down, Azazel!"
" I'm sorry, Erin-chi." Azazel winked.
" But Business is business."
" I didn't agreee to be part of this business?!" Erin replied in disbelief
" Heh. Rather than worrying about that, don't you guys have to focus on your sports festival?"
" Soka." Issei turned to the blonde.
" Asia, let's try our best with the three-legged race!"
" Hai!"
" I won't allow a loss." Azazel said in a carefree tone. " That's why, you should better rip those shirts off and do your best in the swimming competition, Erin-chi!"
" Shut up Azazel!"
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Rossweisse started a career as one of the teachers in Kuoh academy. The students were pretty much hyped to see a beautiful and young teacher joining the class
" I am your new teacher for Civics class, Rossweisse."
" Woah!"
" A platinum haired babe appeared!"
" It looks like the age of older women has appeared!"
"The new teacher Rossweisse is our true Venus! Kyaah!"
" I am inexperienced.. But please take care of me." Rossweisse finished with a bow
" Actually, she's a Valkyrie, not a Venus." Issei thought with a silly expression as he listened to their classmates
" Master, if it were in Olympus, Miss Aphrodite won't like hearing those things, right?"
" You're right about that." Erin replied with a sigh. "I suppose they might get punished or something."
"Lady Aphrodite is the Goddess of Beauty, after all." Azusa remarked sheepishly.
When afternoon came, the awaited Sports Festival took place. Rossweisse acted as the initiator who sets the Go signal for students. The students went wild cheering for their Kuoh Idols especially for the members of the Occult Research Club.
" Yes! Bouncing Oppais!
" This day is paradise!" Motohoma commented as he adjusted his glasses
" Look there! Rias-senpai and President Sona is up against the running race!
" NANI?! Let me see those oppai then!"
" On your marks.. get set.. GO!"
*(POOF!)*
" Go Issei! Go Asia!" Kiba cheered for the two as the three-legged race commenced. The girls were having uneasy looks on seeing their Prince cheering for the pervert
" Issei-san! Asia-san! You can do it!" Xenovia cheered with Irina.
"Hm. Those kids are doing good." Azazel said as he sat on the sidelines together with the other teachers.
" Well then.. time for the awaited event."
*(SPLASH!)*
" KYAHH! Go Tsubaki and Azusa!"
" Erin-senpai please Marry Me!"
"Royal Trio so hot!"
The Goddess prepared her googles as she stepped on the board to make a dive. The other contestants made their stance too as they awaited for the 'Go' signal.
" Ready swimmers.. GO!"
The cheers went wilder and the ORC joined the hype as they observed the trio. Erin's group was obviously taking the lead and the Goddess was quick to tag the twins who are next in line to make a dive
" Azusa, date me please!"
" Tsubaki you're my type!"
" KYAHH! They're so hot! ♡"
The contest came to an end and Rossweisse went to the middle. She announced Erin's group as the winner and the Goddess cheered with their group mates
" Erin-san!"
The Goddess looked behind her and was mildly surprised to see the familiar face.
" Kenji-san!"
The boy rushed to the Goddess and gave her a hug.
" We won! I wasn't able to participate in the practice but I'm happy that we won in the contest!"
" Haha. I was too focused on the contest that I didn't even recognize you were one of our team mates." Erin chuckled and the two hugged again.
"Wah- Who's that with Erin?!" Issei said with a gape as they noticed the 2 hugging nearly in the nude because of their less clothing
" Excuse me for a minute." Rias calmly said though her dark aura is leaking. She was followed by Akeno who sported the same killing intent.
" Ow! What did I do?!"
" You won the contest. Now, it's time for a celebration."
"But I still have to- Ow!"
The red head held the Goddess by her ear and the twins silently followed their trail
----Lemme Time Skip Again -----
The ORC won awards on the individual contests they joined. Issei and Asia won 1st place in the three-legged race same as Xenovia and Irina on their treasure hunt race. The group had a celebration in the club room and when night time came, Azazel and the Goddess decided to have a little chat.
" Night breeze feels really refreshing, isn't it?" Azazel commented as they observed the city view on top of a building.
" You bet. That's why I enjoy flying at night." Erin closed her eyes as the breeze caressed her hair. " Fresh air and a good night view. What a powerful combo."
Their conversation steered towards past events particularly about the Khaos Brigade
" Overflowing power created the Khaos Brigade but you used your power to protect the people you love." Azazel smiled as they looked at the view in front of them. " I'm sure that's how you will always be."
" But if all the fighting ends.."
" If it ends?" Erin looked at the Fallen
"Yes. What do you plan to do, Erin?"
Erin pondered on the question and a smile eventually appeared on her face.
" Well.. I'm not Vali who constantly seeks for power and strong opponents. If a time like that really comes, I'll just focus on my purpose and connecting dreams."
" Purpose and Dreams?" Azazel uttered curiously
"Asia.. Issei.. Rias.. and the others." The Goddess held a fist in determination. "I'll be a guide to hopefully connect them to their dreams."
" And your purpose?"
Erin smiled meaningfully with a glint in her eye.
" Isn't it obvious? To help in finding other purpose too. I wish for the people to discover their own purpose and hopefully, I shall be a representation for them to find what Purpose is."
" That's right.. as much as possible, I want to preserve their smiles so they can find their purpose with glory."
" Hmm. I see.." Azazel replied in deep thought.
"Dragon of Prophecy.. Is this one of the riddles your hosts usually walk through?"
" And if their dream is for you to stay by their side?" The Fallen asked curiously
" Simple." Erin remembered her spoken vow to the red head. " I'll try my best to stay by their side, always."
- End of Chapter -