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" A Hero Show?"
" Hai. We are required to visit the Underworld this weekend in order to roleplay some popular fighting scenes." Rias replied as she sat on the couch.
"Hm. That's interesting." Sebastian remarked. " Send us some copies of the videos of the show, minna-san."
"I'm sure the show will not be an ordinary one. It will have a lot of audience." Xenovia said in excitement
"That's right. Onii-sama sent over the script for all of us to memorize." Rias handed out the papers. "We have 2 days to practice our lines. Well, only 1 full day if we exclude our practice this night."
" So we'll be absent tomorrow, Buchou?" Issei asked curiously
" I already informed the school about that."
Erin was carefully reading the scenes in the script. Her guess was right when it involved the part where she unlocks her Traiana move.
"Of course they're going to focus on that." she sighed
" Twin Dragons Combo?" Tsubaki uttered. " So It's going to be Master and the Perv?"
" Hai." Rias smiled. " There are 2 main events for the show. One is the Twin Dragons and the other is the Toppuresu Dragon Adventures. And oh, there's also a special arc where it involves the 2 popular wolves and Erin."
Tsubaki and Azusa blinked in surprise at this
" Sugoi. Erin-senpai and Issei-senpai are really popular." Gasper remarked and Fenrir barked in agreement
"Well, haha. I guess we have to start practicing, Erin." Issei sheepishly said. "I'm kind of nervous to perform in a huge crowd."
" You should. After all, the Dragon Emperors are the most awaited characters of the show. Especially you, Erin."
" Hai, Buchou!" Issei saluted while the Goddess only groaned
--- Day of the Hero Show -----
" Minna-san! The Oppai and Toppuresu Dragon is in a pinch! Let us help them! Send your strength to the Dragons!"
The children cheered as they chanted Oppai and Toppuresu in loud voices. The show was hosted on a large venue where special effects and high-tech wire work action was given.
" I can't believe this." Erin said in disbelief who was in her armor.
" We can't just fall!" Issei declared who was hyped up. "We've gotten stronger with everyone's power so we'll defeat you, Darkness Knight Fang!"
Kiba laughed maniacally who was assuming the role of the villain
" The result will be the same no matter how many times we fight. I will defeat you, you lowly Dragons!"
" Go Oppai!"
" Toppuresu will beat you, evil!"
" Oppai and Toppuresu Combo!"
"It's time to power-up." Issei and Erin said as they stood side by side. They raised their arms forward as if to combine their strengths
" Twin Dragons Combo!"
*(Kaboom!)*
A puff of smoke erupted in the stage and Kiba was sent flying by the wires. The children cheered at the scene and Erissei acted mighty.
" The forces of evil will not win against the Twin Dragons. Oppai and Toppuresu, along the way!"
*(CHING!)*
" Save me, my beloved, Toppuresu Dragon." Rias said who was hanging on the ceiling. She was wearing a pink princess costume as she stared down at Erin.
After the Twin Dragons Arc, it was time for the Toppuresu Dragon show.
" Master, we'll send support. Go save Princess Rias!" Tsubaki voiced his lines as he and Azusa pretended to beat up some actors
*(Boom!)*
" This really pumps me up." Xenovia said in amazement as she and the others watched from the sidelines
"Such an impressive performance!" Gasper awed
"Special effect explosions and wire work actions."
" Looks like they thoroughly researched shows in the human world." Rossweisse agreed with Akeno
" It's over now, Toppuresu Dragon." A staff acted
" Shit! If only the princess was by my side at a time like this." Erin said as she dramatically kneeled on the floor, as if all hopes were lost
*(Ching!)*
A blue light shone on Erin and a voice was heard
" Toppuresu Dragon, now is the time to shout for it!"
"I see! I got it!" Erin stood up and brought her arms to her side.
" Summon! My power!
*(Flash!)*
Rias emerged from below and the light focused on her
" Whoa, Princess!" Erin feigned surprise
" Princess Rias is the Switch Princess!" An announcer dramatically shouted. "Let's help the Toppuresu activate her power by puckering your lips! Kiss, Kiss, POWWEER!"
" Kiss, Kiss, Poweeer!" Shouted the crowd and the Goddess thought that they were absolute idiots
" Wow, they are worse than the kids." Erin scanned the audience who were mostly teens and middle-aged adults. There were a portion of kids as well.
*(Chu!)*
A kiss sound effect appeared on the screen and Erin glowed in power. She kicked the enemy by force which sent him at the end of the stage
" She did it! Toppuresu Dragon won by borrowing everyone's strength!"
" Yeah! Kiss, Kiss, POWERR!" shouted the audience once more.
Rias and Erin waved happily and they halted as they gazed at a mysterious figure
" Wait, who is that?"
" There, over there, Who could it be?" Erin acted in shock as she pointed to the girl
Koneko was standing on a column as she wore a black cloak. She then removed it and revealed her attire which was all black matched with her eye mask
" It's Little Hellcat!"
" Nya." Koneko greeted which sent the Hellcat fans on overdrive
" HELLCAT! WE LOVE YOU!"
A short break was given afterwards and each member were refreshing themselves
" Everyone was really cheering for you and Erin." Kiba said as he changed out his shirt.
" Nah. Only the little kids like me. All the young mothers had their eyes on you, Kiba." replied Issei with a chuckle. "While the rest of the audience were fawning over Erin."
"Sup, are you guys cool?" Erin said as she leaned on the door.
" Yow, Erin!" Issei greeted with a grin while Kiba waved
"You and Buchou did great at the 2nd show, Erin." Kiba said as the Goddess entered the room.
" I never really expected for the audience to get hyped up. Even the adults were as excited as the kids." replied Erin
" As expected of Sirzechs-sama. He really made an effort to promote the show."
"I can't believe this has gotten so popular." Issei said in mix amazement and disbelief
*(Door Knocks)*
" Oh, Irina-san, what is it?" Kiba asked curiously once the girl peaked behind the door
"Thank Goodness. Erin-san is here. I was looking for her."
" Me?" Erin said in surprise. " Do you need something?"
"Don't ask questions, just come with me!" Irina cheerfully replied and the Goddess just nodded
" I'll see you later then." Erin bid goodbye to the boys
She and Irina arrived at the other room where the girl asked for help in zipping up her dress
" Why are you dressing up?" Erin asked as she tried to zip up the dress from behind. She had difficulties in the task and struggled to close the zipper further
" The narrating lady twisted her ankle. They asked me to take her place."
" I see.." Erin focused on her task. " But isn't this dress too tight or something?"
"Hai. The costume, it just won't zip up around my chest."
" Shouldn't we ask for other costumes?" Erin replied. "Wait, hold on. Maybe if I do this-
She gathered her strength and zipped up the dress in one move. However, the costume tore off and the action caused Irina to lose balance. She and the Goddess fell on the floor
" Ouch- Wait, why aren't you wearing a bra?" Erin asked in confusion
"I thought I could fit in the outfit better without it." Irina sheepishly replied. "Hmm. This situation.. It's like the school trip."
" No it isn't. Please get up, Irina-san." Erin said who had difficulty talking with Irina on top of her.
" Things like this always happen with you, Erin-san." Irina sat upright but didn't leave the Goddess' lap
" So that's how it is. This must be the will of God."
" Um, No? It isn't like that, Irina-san."
" Oh, Lord. Please forgive me. My wish to have the children of the Blue Dragon Empress join the heavenly army is the proof of my continuing faith."
Irina fell backwards and when she landed on top of the Goddess, she turned around which resulted to her chests coming in contact with the Goddess' face
" Wait wait wait, Stop this at instant!"
" Ah~ I'm going to fall!" Irina squirmed which only made it harder for Erin to talk.
*(Door Opens)*
" In a place like this? No fair, Irina!" Xenovia uttered who has holding the doorknob
"Y-You can't do that with Erin at a time like this!" Asia added
" Jumping the gun is not acceptable." Akeno shook her head
"I will not let that happen even if you are a senior student!" Koneko declared
" No way! I got her first!" Irina protested as she hugged the Goddess closer.
The girls moved forward and lifted their upper clothes to reveal their bare chest. Asia only watched from the sidelines who had a slight blush on her cheeks
" Erin-senpai belongs to everyone."
" Yes. She must be shared equally." Akeno agreed
" So I should go first!" Xenovia declared
"Don't I have a say in this?!" Erin shouted in disbelief
*(CRASH!)*
The girls leaped towards her as they desperately tried to take a hold.
" She's mine!"
" Urusai!"
"Stop hogging her!"
" I saw her first so she's mine!"
"E-Eto.. I think I should leave." Asia slowly took steps backwards as she watched the commotion
" All of you." Rias suddenly made her appearance. She crossed her arms over her chest and had an annoyed look
" Buchou!"
"Hurry up and prepare yourselves for the part of the show!"
" Kyahh!"
The rest of the girls rushed to leave the room and Rias sighed in frustration.
" Goodness. They are really troublesome."
" What just.. happened?" Erin said with spiral eyes. Her hair was disheveled and her upper clothes were crumpled
She sat upright and massaged her head
" Thanks, I guess. I'll just get some fresh air."
Rias nodded and the Goddess left the room
" No! Wahhh! No! No! No!"
" Hm?" The Goddess stopped in her tracks as she heard noises from the outside. She opened the back door and saw a boy carrying a Toppuresu dragon figure.
" I want to see Toppuresu Dragon!" He cried while holding his mother's hand
"I'm sorry." One of the producers of the show faced the boy's mother. " The handshake and autograph event tickets have already sold out."
" I see. They've already passed them all out." She turned to the boy and consoled him.
"It's too bad, but we'll have to go home."
" No! Toppuresu! I want to see Toppuresu Dragon!"
*(Flash!)*
" What's wrong?" Erin said as she approached the 3. She transformed into her armor and the boy immediately stopped crying once he saw her.
" It's Toppuresu Dragon! The real thing!" The boy cheerfully said as he hugged the Goddess
"Ms. Vermillion -
"What's your name?" Erin asked the boy as she ignored the producer
" Lirenkus!" grinned the boy
"That's a great name." Erin smiled and patted the boy's head. " Lirenkus, thank you for coming to see me."
" You shouldn't cry so easily. You need to be strong enough to protect yourself and achieve your dreams." The Goddess signed the boy's hat. She then crouched down and placed it on the boy's head.
" Here. You shouldn't lose hope. Don't forget to smile."
" Sugoi! Thank you so much, Toppuresu Dragon." He was now jumping with joy. After a few minutes, the Goddess waved goodbye to Lirenkus and his mother
" Bye-bye! Toppuresu Dragon!"
" Ms. Vermillion, please don't do things like that in the future." The producer said in a worried tone as the two left. "It is impossible to treat everyone in the same way so such acts will come off as favoritism."
" Ah- I understand." Erin sheepishly replied. " But I guess we can just let this one slide."
The Goddess transformed out of her armor and went back to the changing rooms.
" I wonder where Tsubaki and Azusa are." Erin thought as she sipped some water
" As expected of my Erin."
The Goddess turned around and saw Rias entering the room
"Rias? Were you watching?"
" You were very cool." Rias said as she stepped closer.
" Maybe.. But I also acted thoughtlessly." Erin sighed but the red head just shook her head
"No, you protected his dreams." replied Rias as she caressed the Goddess' face.
" Erin-neesama!"
The two faced the voice and saw Millicas together with Venelana
" Your event was so much fun!" Millicas remarked once they were at close range.
" Mother, and Millicas too." greeted Rias in slight surprise
" It was a wonderful show."
" Thank you very much." replied Erin to Venelana. She stood up and made a small bow
" The hero show using Erin as a model will be an important business that will continue to finance the Gremory family. It has become a priceless treasure to the people of the Underworld."
Venelana clasped Erin's hands
" I hope you continue to work hard for the Underworld, our family, and our daughter."
" Of course, Mother. If it is for the sake of the Underworld and for our master, I will work myself to the bone." replied Erin
" Wonderful." Venelana smiled then gazed thoughtfully. " However, I hope that you truly refer to me as your mother."
Erin blinked in confusion and Venelana raised her chin up
"I hope you truly see me as your mother-in-law and not just because I told you to call me as one."
"Ah- But that's -
" It would be a lot more reassuring when it comes to social gatherings. I can proudly introduce you as my daughter-in-law without inhibitions." replied Venelana with a glint in her eye.
" To begin with, you shouldn't still be referring to Rias as just your treasured master." The red head blushed at this.
" Do you love Rias?"
" I do. I respect her and treasure her very much. I would protect her with my life." answered Erin with grace.
" I see. That confirms your beautiful master-servant relationship." Venelana smiled knowingly.
" How about beyond that?"
Rias blushed harder while the Goddess was caught off guard
"Please think of what kind of person Rias is to you, personally." Venelana stared directly at the Goddess. " And Rias, please be sure to tell Erin properly."
" H-Hai." Rias lowly replied with her head down.
" We'll be leaving now."
" Bye Big sister Rias! And Erin-neesama!" waved Millicas before they left.
Silence loomed over Rias and Erin. The red head broke it off by heading out first
"Well, let's go home and prepare ourselves for the school festival." Rias stopped at the door and casted her gaze on the floor. " There are other things that worries me as well.."
Erin watched her retreating figure and sunk back on the couch.
"She's right." Erin sighed. "Perhaps I should worry about whatever things we need to settle, for a later time."
- End of Chapter -