Madness: DxD

Embarkation

Vacations are a joke. The idea of taking a break from the world will somehow recharge you is even more surreal than a Gargantuan Leviathan. Every time I'm on vacation something happens and suddenly there's fifty people shooting at me from all directions.

I don't know what normal people do to unwind but I get twitchy without an objective. Sitting still feels wrong. If I don't have a target then that means I am one. The best vacation for me is ten minutes in a dark room, cleaning gear. Luckily for me I'm not going to California for a vacation.

Rias: (softly) You really have to go?

Y/N: Who else will take care of the Chaos Brigade?

You know, people should really start calling you Death Wish.

Rias: You could let someone else handle it, you know...

She stepped a little closer. I stepped back by reflex.

Rias: ...Or at least take me with you next time. I'm very good company.

Y/N: You say that like I don't already have to babysit a bus full of hormonal teenagers and a girl inside my head who expects me to start massacring entire communities.

Hey, I'm not just any girl. I'm your girl. And you know I love a good massacre.

Akeno: Are you sure you'll be able to resist the temptation of California, Y/N? So many beautiful women... though none quite like us.

Y/N: I hate California girls.

Sure you do. Because none of them can handle you like I do.

Koneko: ...Don't get yourself killed. Idiot.

Y/N: I'll make sure to ask the Chaos Brigade to go easy on me.

If anything they should be asking you.

Rias: (smiling) You'll come back, right? In one piece?

Y/N: Two at most. Don't worry so much. I'll bring souvenirs.

Knowing you it'll probably be the heads of Chaos Brigade members.

Akeno: (grinning) Bring me one too. Something that's hard, and big... something that explodes when I touch it lots.

Y/N: You mean C4? I have some at home.

Akeno: (giggling) Not quite.

Y/N: Right. Just keep my mansion safe. And don't you dare burn it down. Amber should take care of it. Just don't trouble her. Lately she's been sleeping so much I'm worried she's diseased.

Akeno: (smirking) I never knew the Legend of the Night worries about people.

Koneko: (flatly) If it burns, it's your fault for leaving it with us.

Issa: Hey! I found these red, round glasses. Are they yours?

Y/N: Yeah. They're also older than you.

And probably seen more things than you ever will.

Issa: Cool! Can I borrow them?

Y/N: Just don't break them.

Issa: Okay! We're waiting for you outside. Bye, Rias, Akeno and Koneko! Keep an eye on Gasper while I'm gone!