Pillar of Hatred

Chapter 24

(Y/N Pov)

Me: Is everyone ready?

Turning around I find the Pleiades, Shalltear, and Albedo all standing behind me with their armor or fighting outfits on. I also have mine on but it's nothing much except some small armor plating as my fighting style requires me to have mobility.

(Credit to Lawlliets on DeviantArt)
I decided to wait for a while until after dinner to start the attack because I'm wanting to reduce casualties to innocents if possible. Even if I'm still pissed about what they've done to the people of my territory that doesn't mean more innocents have to die. But I promise that the guilty ones will wish they were sent to purgatory. I turn toward everyone to give the last saying before we head out.

Me: Remember everyone, take as many of them hostage as we can. There's a high possibility that they've tortured or killed people from my town and I believe they'll want revenge. Also, make sure to learn as much as you can from them in case they have some kept somewhere. I want to be able to save as many of them as I can. But if it comes down to it, put your own lives above theirs and I give permission to kill any of them that decide to fight back.

Just as I'm about to finish up and we'll leave Rias and Akeno both run into the room. Shit... I was hoping to get this done and over with without them knowing.

Akeno: Y/N what are you doing?!

Me: Akeno this is something that must be done, the things they did to the people-

Rias: I'm not talking about that. I'm coming with you.

Me: Rias no you're not and neither are you Akeno.

Rias: Why not?

Me: Because of two main reasons. One I don't want to subject the ones I love to something like war. And two, because I have a promise to keep with someone-

Rias: I don't care what my brother, father, or mother say. I'm coming with you, I'm not gonna let you fight without me by your side.

Me: Rias, please. It's not just about them... I don't want you to go either. The things I've seen them do to people is something I don't even want to have the smallest chance of happening to either of you. I don't want it to happen to any of the people close to me.

Akeno: And what if they do it to you?!

Me: They won't. We currently have over 50 people about to launch an attack on them. My father and brother are coming to fight along with their peerage. My mother and sister's peerages are also joining the fight. The likelihood that the clan is still standing tomorrow is close to none. Especially since we already have one of my father's peerage members scouting the area and all of them are fast asleep. Also, I know about both of your powers so I know if somehow they attack here you'll be able to stand your ground. There are people here who can't fight for themselves as you two can. So please stay back and make sure that the ones here aren't hurt. I promise that when I come home I'll give you both all the cuddles, kisses, or anything you want within reason.

Both of them look at me unsure until Grayfia comes up behind them and places a hand on their shoulders.

Grayfia: He'll be fine you two. After all... he's our fiance/boyfriend. Just by that, it lets you know how strong he is to be able to handle all of us. Let's stay here and make sure he has a nice warm place to come home to.

Rias looks down slightly still thinking while Akeno walks over to me and pulls me into a hug.

Akeno: You promise to come back.

Me: I promise.

She smiles before smashing her lips against mine while she puts her hands on the back of my head to deepen the kiss. I hold her waist to deepen the kiss myself before she pulls away. She pecks my right cheek before walking back over to where Grayfia is standing. Next up is Rias who once again kisses me but this time unlike Akeno's it is more of an "I'll be waiting for you" kind of kiss. While Akeno's was a "You better come home otherwise I'll kill you myself" kind of kiss. She pulls away and Grayfia comes up next. She plants a quick but loving kiss on my lips and looks at me while smiling.