Being a shared pawn is one thing, but to be neglected due to having no Sacred Gear, talent for magic, or physical prowess is another, especially when the attention is instead put to the two other pawns.
Then, it all comes to neglect and betrayal.
...
One day, F/n was seen peacefully enjoying himself in one of the empty classrooms, using his free time to keep his mind and spirit cool by reading.
All was quiet until he heard the door open...
???: Hey, F/n.
F/n looked up and saw another friend of his, this time it was his first female friend.
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F/n: Hey, Murayama.
Murayama: I've been looking for you. You're always alone.
F/n: Yeah, I know. I just like it that way.
Murayama: Yeah, so what's wrong?
F/n: If I have to be honest....it's got a lot to do with Gremory and Sitri.
Murayama: Those two? What do you mean?
F/n couldn't help but feel like there was jealousy in her tone.
F/n: I just...feel like I'm being used for nothing but labor. I mean, they just expect and put a lot on me, some even seeming unfair.
Murayama: Oh. Well...you know I'm always available if you need someone to talk to.
F/n: Eh, I appreciate that. Thanks.
F/n didn't notice the small blush that came onto her face. She then left him to himself.
Some time later, F/n saw Kiba barge in the room, almost making him jump.
Kiba:F/n, you may want to come outside!
Alerted by the tone of his voice, F/n didn't hesitate to follow him to the outside of the academy. There, he was met with the rest of his "Peerage" members (from both parties).
Saji: Look who decided to show up! Done playing as the "Shadow of Kuoh"?
Ignoring his taunts, F/n looked up and saw a man with a weird appearance (in his opinion) wearing an evil smirk that spoke trouble.
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F/n didn't hear everything he said, but he knew for a fact that he chose Kuoh as his target for another "Great War".
Then, Rias and Sona started leading both parties into battle. As for F/n...
Well, let's say he has to fend himself as he was told to "try" and help.
And he did his best. Using a demonic sword lent to him by Kiba, he was attacked by some Fallen and incapacitated them (despite suffering some injuries in the process).
However, things would quickly hit the fan for him.
Two grotesque creatures entered the scene, sporting burnt/scarred red skin, horns, claws, fangs, and an unsettling aura.
Despite his fear, F/n tried to fight them, but failed miserably as the two easily overpowered him.
???:Too bad for these two! They're losing their little errand boy!
F/n was then dragged off. He tried to scream for help, but his attempts fell upon deaf ears...
And he saw someone (or two) smirk at him.
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(Somewhere in ???)
After another what felt like couple hours of physical torture, F/n was seen helplessly wallowing in pain, his body chained around the waist and feet as his arms were held up and chained together to a stalactite above him. Nasty wounds decorated nearly every part of his body as he was unable to move, let alone retaliate.
Nearby him...
??? #2: So, this Pawn....he's owned by both the Gremory and the Sitri?
??? #1: Correct, however that doesn't seem to be working for either party or for him as a whole.
??? #2: Hehe, that's sad. Those Devils are...desperate to reach a level of power that us Demons possess. What about this one?
??? #1: He possesses no special power nor does he hold any valuable potential. It's not wonder why those two little deviants wished for his removal.
??? #2: Well, what's the plan for him?
??? #1: *chuckles darkly* Well, there are two options: A) corrupt him into another grunt for demon kind or B) simply allow the king to keep him as a personal slave.
The other grotesque creature (now known as a "Demon") laughed darkly at the sadistic thoughts that crept within its mind. And soon enough, they went right back to the torture.
Physical torment, verbal taunts, & mental attacks were the main ingredients.
And to think they made it worse by ripping out his Pawn piece and pouring their blood into the open wound, which seemed to make things even worse.
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(Author's POV)
And that was merely putting things lightly for F/n because what they did to him....one could very much believe that this would leave a permanent mark on him for the rest of his life.
So, does that mean he can be saved or will he be lost forever to the hands of the Devil himself?
The screen faded to black on the bloodied body of poor F/n.
