Ch 23 - Stage Two

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Time to fire off?

Maybe.

Enjoy.

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As Asia got to the table to discuss checking out another pact idea, you were thinking on what was next. Time to prepare on your end. "Hun, ladies, I'll be back. I want to head to the gym for a few minutes. I want to try something. I'll be back soon enough."

Serafall didn't want you to go but she was positive. "Okay Levy. Don't overdue it."

"I won't. I'll hopefully be soon." You wave to everyone and head for the downstairs. Meanwhile you have your lover and Master confused.

"He's acting off." Pondered Rias.

"Yeah. It's not our relationship right?" Saddened Serafall.

"Oh no. Never. It's insecurities. That's what's bothering him. But we all have it to a point. From our size, to uncomfortable situations, to things that just feel off. If he don't say it by tomorrow the three of us will sit in my office and talk it out. But don't think it is your connection. That is the opposite of what it is."

You get down to the combat area and no one is around. This is the best setting. Your own level on concentration and not have to worry about who is watching. With that in mind you walk to the middle. "Alright. So if I'm correct, I can put my teachings and emotions and use it with my magic to make a force if I need to. I shouldn't have to rely on my wife and my Master to protect me every single time."

You close your eyes and you are annoyed. Not helpless or afraid but annoyed. A chip is in both shoulders because you felt that you weren't pulling your own weight. The feeling of that overpaid athlete that can't even perform at an okay level. You are going deep in your emotions and bringing part of your feelings into into your hand. Opening your eyes and remaining at the same emotional level. A fireball burning in your palm. Perfect. Then trying the left hand. Taking a deep breath and trying with the opposite side. It works. 

Only one more test. You find your center and attempt to fly. Your black wings spread as you hover up slowly. Reaching back and throwing a blast from one of your fireballs. It goes into a three way fireball spread. Then you go into a landing and get rid of the other fireball. Making the magic go away. 

"Alright. I'm ready. If this bastard acts up he's mine. And she isn't going to lay a finger on him unless I fail." You proceed to walk out of the arena area and up the stairs again. 

Meanwhile there was someone listening in and watching you act out and try to work on your skills. She was in a white towel and rather impressed. Knowing that you have seen little action so far. "Hmmm. Seems quite frustrated."

"What's going on?" Koneko asked as she was in a towel and just getting out of the springs.

"Serafall's lover training. Very interesting. Seems angry. As if, there is something really bothering him. Seems that he feels weak. An unsettling feeling."

"It's uncomfortable." Added Koneko.

"Indeed. And we cannot help him. The boy is on his own." Xenovia shook her head.

"Should we tell Rias?" Pondered Koneko.

"I do believe she knows. Always being one step ahead. Plus you think he came down without Serafall knowing where he is?"

"Good point."

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It was time to go and do the favor that Rias scheduled you for. Team being Rias herself, Asia, and then you and your lover Serafall. The four of you teleport (Serafall separately) and find yourselves in a valley like atmosphere. There is a field of crops. This was unsettling. 

"Seriously? First the worst house on the block and now a friggin' cornfield?" You complained.

"I don't know if that's corn." Said Rias.

"That's not the point. This is another feeling that feels like it takes place in another bad horror film. Am I the only one thinking this?"

"Well..." Asia seemed shook. "How, big is this place?"

"Acres. It's always acres." You sighed. 

"Rias have you been here before?" You asked.

"No. I haven't."

You facepalm. "Dammit."

"So what do you think?" Asked Rias.

"Do we flood him out or burn it down? I don't know who's hiding in there. Neither do you. I'm not taking any chances with it. Especially with Asia here."

"You know, of all the places I have been through, only now am I thinking of something wrong. I mean his Master is still alive which is a good sign, however the place gave me heeby-geebies when you mentioned it."

"Levy." Your lover decided to jump on your back. You were carrying her like a backpack. Serafall clinged to you. "What's been in your head today?"

"The woman-"

"My name is not woman." Whined Serafall.

"Not you Love. I meant his Master."

Serafall giggled. "Ohhh..."

"Just for that one, get off my back woman." You chuckled. "Kidding."

"Levy!"

"Come on Serafall, I couldn't do that to you. What do I look like?"

"My husband?" She brought a finger to her cheek in thought.

"Well not yet. But I digress."

"So, we have to come up with a plan in order to do this. You got me thinking. We all came into this blind. This isn't a meeting spot. And no we aren't splitting up." Rias was serious.

Burn it down and restore later with magic?

Drown the place?

Walk in together on guard?

Eye from the sky?

Make your choice in comments.

-Rel


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