Kuoh Academy
Hajime POV
Right now, I was walking with the one man I just found out is my father.

Ramiel, the Fallen Angel of Thunder.

Apparently he's brothers with Akeno's dad, Baraqiel. Which means Akeno and I are cousins.

We're walking side by side together around the halls of my school. And I can most definitely say that as of right now....him and I have not talked at all. Maybe not even once so ever.

Hajime: So...how are things?

Ramiel:....Fine....how are things with you?

Hajime:...Good. Good.

Ramiel: Good.

Man this is so awkward. This is the first time I've ever met my dad and I have literally nothing!

I could make a scene but that's just not my style. Besides, what good would that do for me?

Oh! We're close to my class. Maybe I could introduce him to that! I made a stop and showed him around my class.

Hajime: Well dad. This is my class.

Ramiel: I see.

Yeah I've got nothing.

???: Hajime?

Hajime: Hm?

I looked around and saw Kiba there.

Hajime: Kiba!

I made my way to Kiba and soon turned to introduce my dad to him,

Hajime: This is Kiba, a good friend and a great classmate of mine. Kiba, that's my....dad.

Ramiel: Ryoma. Ryoma Akamizu.

Kiba: Ah! How splendid it is to meet you sir!

???: Kiba. Akamizu. What're you two doing here?

Kiba and I turned and we saw Kallmeyer-Sensei.

Hajime: Hey Kallmeyer-Sensei.

Nagisa: Shouldn't you be...huh?

Ramiel: I'm Hajime's father.

Nagisa: Ah! Mr. Akamizu. Welcome! May I have a word with you for a moment?

Ramiel: Of course.

Soon, I saw my old man walk away with Kallmeyer-Sensei. Thank Satan. I was gonna lose my mind to awkwardness at this pace. I sighed and turned to Kiba, rubbing my head.

Kiba: I see that Ramiel is here.

Hajime: Yeah I know. Wasn't really expecting it to happen to be honest.

Kiba: Knowing the fact that you've never met him all your life?

Hajime: Yeah pretty much? So what's new with you?

Kiba: Ah well, I'll be having a meeting with Rias and Sirzechs. Especially after I peaked and acquired a Balance Breaker.

Hajime: Huh? A balance breaker?

Kiba: Yes. A balance breaker.

Hajime: What's that?

Kiba: Huh? Hajime, do you not know what a balance breaker is?

Hajime: No? Not really?

Kiba: Alright let me explain. In short terms, a balance breaker is when a Sacred Gear wielder peaks and has an upgrade to his or her tool, or weapon.

Hajime: Oh! So you're a Sacred Gear wielder too?

Kiba: You're spot on man. It's called Sword Birth.

Hajime: So what do you do? Do you give birth to swords? Sounds painful.

Kiba: What? No. Where'd you get that?

Hajime: Majority of the peerage members I'm with are girls. I hear similar topics as I do work in the Student Council.

Kiba: Should I even ask about it?

Hajime: No.

There was an awkward moment of silence between me and Kiba now.

Kiba: Well...aside from that. I don't give birth to swords. But I do summon or create them. From either the ground or in my own hand.

Hajime: Ah...cool.

Kiba: Hey thanks man!

Hajime: Yeah no problem.

Glad to see I still have the talent to make this beautiful man smile. What? I can compliment a man and say he's attractive and not be attracted to men. It's normal, right?

Anyways, I soon felt a little blue magic circle come up to my ear. I could hear someone talking. It was Reya.

Reya: Hajime, I was given a report of a strange woman out at the front of the campus. Could you check out the commotion?

Hajime: Huh? Yeah. Got it Reya.

Reya: Thank you Hajime.

Reya hung up on me. And I turned to Kiba.

Hajime: Wanna come with me? I gotta check something out. Something about a strange woman at the campus.

Kiba: I mean...I do have my club work today.

I don't know why...but I felt a feeling. Like this certain feeling was...desperation.

Hajime: Please come Kiba! I have nothing to say to my dad!

Meanwhile
3rd Person POV
Outside Class 2C, Ramiel and Nagisa Kallmeyer could be seen talking with one another.

Nagisa: Well look who shows up here at Kuoh Academy. Mr. Akamizu, or should I say, Ramiel?

Ramiel: Kallmeyer? Should I also say...Kara?

Nagisa moved her head back a bit, lifting her head up as if she was looking down at Ramiel. She crossed her arms and smirked, returning to a somewhat regular posture.

Nagisa: Haven't heard anyone call me that in a long time.

Ramiel: Tell me why I should believe that? Coming from someone who serves Brynhildr?

Nagisa: Never said you have to believe that. I'm just making such friendly talk, with a very old friend of mine.

There was silence between the fallen angel and the valkyrie until Nagisa spoke again.

Nagisa: So...I guess your wife has influenced you to try and become a father instead of making your son into a super weapon.

Ramiel: Unfortunately, my wife has gone missing. I'm searching for her. As far as I know, she was last seen here.

Nagisa: She cared so much for your boy.

Ramiel:...She wanted him to have a better life. Even if it meant having to let him go.

Nagisa: Well I can tell you this. Tomio is dead. But Hajime is doing just fine.

Ramiel narrowed his eyes at Nagisa.

Ramiel: I see.

Meanwhile, Hajime walked out with Kiba.

Hajime: I gotta run. A report from the student council.

Ramiel: Alright then.

Hajime walked with Kiba to his destination. Ramiel just turned back to Nagisa.

Ramiel: Kara, could you come with me to see this?

Nagisa: I wish I could, but I have responsibilities here as a teacher, and to fulfill the promise I made to your wife, to watch after your son.

Ramiel put a hand on her shoulder, showing an emotion that seemed like desperation.

Ramiel: Please come Kara! I have nothing to say to my son!

Small Timeskip
Hajime and Kiba made their way to the entrance of the school.

Kiba: Is that her?

Hajime looked to see where Kiba was pointing. Which was revealed to be a woman with white hair. She was just standing there in the middle of the traffic.

Hajime: Maybe. It looks like she's acting kinda strange. Don't you think?

Kiba: Yeah.

Hajime: I'll go check it out.

Hajime began to walk forward towards the mysterious woman. Once he made it to her, he put his hand in her shoulder.

Hajime: Excuse me miss...

Suddenly, the woman turned around to reveal her familiar red eyes and red marks...revealing her to be none other...than Mercedes Rushifell.

Mercedes: Tomio.

Hajime's eyes widened. He felt chills run down his spine, his blood running cold now. His fingers began to visibly shake, feeling the sense of fear catch him out of no where. The cold could even be felt in his sock covered toes.

Hajime:...Mercedes....

Mercedes: How lovely it is to see you here at school today, Tomio.

Hajime: My name is not Tomio.

Mercedes: Oh Tomio...you just don't understand yet.

Mercedes put her hands on Hajime's left shoulder and his right cheek. She gave a slight smile and tilted her head to the right. Her red eyes glowed as she stared, making direct eye contact with Hajime's own red eyes.

Mercedes: You've grown to have such beautiful crimson eyes, Tomio.

Hajime: What the hell are you talking about?

Mercedes tilted her head to the left now.

Mercedes: You know what I'm talking about.

Hajime: No. I don't.

Mercedes: Hm?

Mercedes looked past Hajime to see Kiba, along with Ramiel and Kara walking towards them.

Mercedes: Oh darn. If only there was more time.

Mercedes let go of Hajime and pulled him close to whisper into his ear.

Mercedes: This won't be the last time we see each other again. Tomio.

Mercedes turned away and walked out of Kuoh Academy, swaying her hips left and right as she left in her own fashion.

Meanwhile, Kiba made it to Hajime, with a sense of concern worn onto his face.

Kiba: Hey. Is everything alright?

Hajime turned to Kiba.

Hajime: Call Rias. Let her know that Mercedes Rushifell was in the school.

Kiba: What?! Shit! Okay. Got it. Let's go.

Hajime and Kiba turned back, seeing Ramiel and Nagisa walking with them.

Suddenly, Hajime accidentally bumped into someone else.

Hajime: Oh sorry-

Hajime turned around and his eyes widened again. He saw a blonde boy with also red eyes. He smirked at him as he made eye contact.

Hajime's Mind: (This aura...)

Hajime: You're...Haruto Nakamura. Right?

Haruto: That's right Akamizu...

The aura was still different. Alastor soon took over for a brief moment while no one was watching.

Alastor: Merihem.....

Merihem: Long time no see, Alastor.

Alastor and Merihem stared each other down, narrowing their eyes. But suddenly, Kiba shook Hajime's body, bringing him back. Haruto also returned.

Kiba: Hajime!

Hajime: Huh?

Haruto: Well I should go. Take care now!

Haruto left and Hajime turned back to Kiba. With Alastor speaking to him.

Alastor: (Watch your back Hajime. That was the Red Death.)

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Merihem
The Red Death

Merihem is a former Destroyer Angel turned Demon who is nicknamed the Red Death.

Merihem was the most ruthless and violent warrior of all the Destroyer Angels. His thrill for spilling blood of his enemies displeased God greatly to the point he was immediately banished by Michael to Hell.

Merihem also has taken the likings to Alastor and Malebranche.

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Timeskip
Evening
Student Council Office
Tsubaki: This is very serious Hajime.

Tsubaki stood with Hajime, Saji, Tomoe, and Reya. Her arms are crossed.

Saji: Huh? Where's Sona?

Tsubaki: If I had to guess, she ran off to get away from her sister.

Reya: Let's not lose track. Hajime just ran into Mercedes Rushifell and Merihem.

Tomoe: Reya's not wrong. Not only that, it seems that this Merihem figure has taken over a fellow student. Haruto Nakamura.

Tsubaki: Wait a minute. Isn't he the same boy Hajime punished for watching anime in class?

Saji: You're right. It is.

Reya: So...if this Merihem character is taking over him, how do we save him?

"Hajime": You don't.

Everyone took a sudden look at Hajime as he stood up and his black hair turning white, confirming that Alastor was in control.

Alastor: Merihem isn't just quite a character, he's a demon who feels the euphoria and ecstasy from bathing in the blood of his own enemies. He's also quite creepy.

Alastor turned to everyone in the room still.

Alastor: As for the boy, if he has let Merihem take over his body, then it's too late for him. There is no other choice. The boy needs to die.

Tsubaki and Reya widened their eyes, as well as Tomoe, who stood up and faces Alastor.

Tomoe: Wait! Hold on! We can't just kill a fellow student!

Alastor: He's been corrupted by Merihem. You have to kill him.

Reya: But...he's still another student here at the academy! We can't just kill him for having this contact!

Alastor: Oh? Is that so? Then look at me! If Hajime wasn't in control of me, would you have killed him too?

Reya: Huh?

Alastor: What if Hajime went on a rampage? Would you be a wise wench and kill him? Or would you stab him in the back and murder him?

Tomoe: Hey....shut it.

Alastor: Trust me doll. If you don't like what I'm saying, then you can try to kill me. After all, if Hajime lost control of me, you wouldn't have that choice anymore-

Tomoe: I don't care!

Alastor: Hm?

Tomoe glared at Alastor.

Tomoe: If Hajime lost control over you, I wouldn't ever kill him! He's been one of the best friends and people that I've met in my lifetime! Where I had to spend my birth cursed! If he lost that control over you, I WOULD SAVE HIM!

Tomoe began to be breathe deep and exhale loudly from her screaming. Tsubaki and Reya stared with her as Alastor just stared back. After that, he just chuckled.

Alastor: How beautiful. He's been there for all of you so far, and yet he still is. And you would save him instead of leaving him. Just so you know, there will be a time, when the man needs the woman by his side the most. Do not ever disappoint me.

Alastor left, and Hajime returned. With his white hair fading back to his black.

Hajime: Ugh...what happened?

Hajime rubbed his head and saw everyone staring at him.

Hajime: What? Do I stink?

Reya: Um no Hajime. I actually think you smell fine.

Hajime: Well aren't you polite Reya.

Tsubaki soon got a call from Sona. She answered it. After a little while, they hung up and Tsubaki turned to Hajime.

Tsubaki: I have to go. Sona needs me. But before I leave, Hajime.

Hajime: Hm? What's up?

Tsubaki: There is a Leader's Summit happening here at the school. Sona wants you to come with her and myself.

Saji: WHAAA?!

Hajime: Huh? I agree with Saji here. What?

Tsubaki: It's not just her. But Lady Leviathan also requested for you to come, knowing you're Alastor's host, I'm sure the other Leaders would be interested. That's coming from Lady Leviathan.

Hajime: Okay, alright. I'll go.

Tsubaki: Good. It's starting tomorrow, so don't be late.

Hajime: Yeah. Got it.

Tsubaki: I'll be leaving now.

Tomoe: Yeah. Same here. My mom and dad are waiting.

Reya: I can't let my parents wait any longer either.

The girls left in magic circles, leaving Saji and Hajime.

Saji: So what now?

Hajime: I dunno. Hm?

Hajime and Saji both got their phones vibrating. They both pulled their phones out to see texts from Issei.

Saji: Guess Hyoudou wants us again.

Hajime: Might as well see what's up. Something about Rias letting her dangerous bishop out for the first time in a while.

Saji: Oh shit! I gotta check this out too!

Hajime and Saji soon left to see what their Red Dragon Emperor friend wanted. Again.

Timeskip
Hajime and Saji made it to Issei, who watching Xenovia and Koneko train.

Saji: Hey! You guys having fun?

Issei: Saji! Hajime! What's up?

Hajime: The sky and a couple clouds?

Saji: We just got the message from you that Rias met out her dangerous bishop. Thought we'd stop by after your text. Ah!

Saji and Hajime saw the small blonde "girl" running in fear from Koneko.

Saji: Another pretty blonde?!

Hajime: So sexy...submissive looking...brat taming material...and so breedable...

Issei: Oh yeah. Pretty but still a dude man.

Saji fell to his hands and knees, as if he was defeated and very depressed.

Saji: A dude?! Why? Why have I been forsaken so?

Issei: Yeah right? I know exactly how you feel Saji.

Hajime: Meh. I'd still smash.

Issei and Saji looked at Hajime with sudden shock and alert.

Issei: WHAT?!

Saji: YO?!

Koneko: See what I mean? Gasper has all the traits of a bombshell blonde, but he's just a boy.

Hajime: Yeah. Toujou gets it.

Hajime and Koneko share a hi five.

Issei: BUT HE IS A DUDE!

Hajime: And?

Issei: No!

Hajime sighed and rolled his eyes.

Hajime: Fine.

Hajime soon grabbed Gasper, which caught him by surprise.

Hajime: Make one move, and I'll breed the absolute shit out of you. Got that?

???: H-Huh?! Breed?! But how would that work?! I'm a boy!

Hajime: Oh blondie...you just don't get it.

Saji: WAIT! AKAMIZU! DON'T!

It was too late. Again. Hajime gave out one of his signature smiles...on the poor boy.

Hajime: If there is a hole, there is a goal!

???: HUH?! WHAT?! NOOOOO!!!!

Hajime began to chase the vampire boy. Causing the ground to shake. And everyone was losing their balance.

Asia: Woah!

Issei: Hajime stop!

???: Well!

Issei and Asia turned to see a mature man with blonde hair in a hakama walking towards them. It even caught Hajime's attention.

Hajime: Fallen Angel.

???: Don't tell me the houses of the Devil Kings have come out to play together, cause that would be too sweet.

Asia: Do you know who he is Issei?

???: Ah! Issei! Oh I'm sorry. Should I say, Red Dragon Emperor?

Issei: Hi Azazel.

Issei revealed his Boosted Gear at the man he called Azazel. Xenovia kept her Durandal in stance, preparing to attack if needed.

Hajime: Azazel?

Saji: Hold on wait a minute. That's Azazel?!

Hajime: Got any info Saji?

Azazel: He's the Governor of the Fallen Angel Faction, and the leader of Grigori!

Hajime: Oh! So he's the leader of leaders of that faction.

Azazel: Hm? Aha!

Azazel turned to Hajime.

Azazel: Can't believe my eyes and ears if I didn't know I was in the presence of Ramiel's son! I could feel the rumbling!

Hajime gave a glaring grin at Azazel.

Hajime: Get rumbled. Stay humbled.

Azazel: Oh right, should I also call you Alastor's Vessel?

Saji and Koneko prepared their stance, with Saji releasing his Sacred Gear. Hajime's hair turned white, revealing Alastor, who was cracking his knuckles.

Alastor: What's up Zaze?

Azazel began to chuckle as everyone circled him.

Azazel: You can come at me all you want. But it'd still end in failure. Unless you're Alastor or his vessel, you wouldn't stand a chance.

Alastor: I see you still don't fail on you acknowledgment of me. I'm deeply flattered.

Issei: What do you want?!

Azazel: I just thought I'd stop by and pay a visit! Is that sword guy here?

Hajime took over his body again from Alastor.

Hajime: Oh! You mean Coolguy McSwagger!

Issei: No he's not here! And you better leave him the hell alone!

Azazel: So no Holy Sword Devil Guy? Boring! Hey you! Adorable vampire!

The vampire blonde poked his head out from behind a tree.

Azazel: Forbidden Balor View! You know this type of Sacred Gear can be extremely dangerous if the user's compacity is too low.

Azazel turned to Saji.

Azazel: And let me guess, you got the Black Dragon Pulse: Absorption Line. Right?

Saji: Huh?

Azazel: During practice, you should get that on the neck or head of the vampire to absorb and take away all that extra power no one can control.

Saji: Oh!

Azazel: You're welcome!

Saji: Take away power? You mean I can do that?

Azazel: Tell me you didn't know. Your Sacred Gear has the power of the Evil Black Dragon King. Otherwise known as the Prison Dragon. And of course, attaching it to something else for a short period of time would also work!

Saji: This thing is more badass than I thought.

Azazel: Though there is another way you could do it? The vampire can drink the Red Dragon Emperor's blood!

The vampire boy gasped and Issei said something stupid about getting bitten.

Azazel: Don't blame me. He's the vampire. But the blood thing is better but I'm sure you'll figure it out!

Azazel began to leave.

Issei: Hold on a second! I wanna know why you hid your real identity from me when we first came in contact!

Azazel stopped.

Azazel: Oh right...that's just kinda my thing.

Azazel left for good this time, leaving with a smile on his face.

Xenovia: So he's the Governor General of the Fallen Angels. I do not understand him.

Alastor took over Hajime's body again.

Alastor: Trust me Durandal Girl. You have no idea.

Timeskip
Nightfall
Issei, Saji, Hajime, Xenovia, Asia Koneko and the vampire boy now known as Gasper Vladi, were all  in the Kuoh Gymnasium. All agreed to help find a way to train Gasper.

Issei: Okay! Here we go!

Issei had a volleyball in his hand, waiting to throw it at Gasper, who was in a girls P.E. outfit with knee high socks.

Gasper: Kay! I'm ready!

Hajime: Are those knee high socks? Someone might wanna keep me away from the boy.

Issei threw the ball and Gasper screamed again. The room flashed as his eyes glowed and Gasper disappeared.

Issei: Huh?! What the?

Hajime: Wasn't he just supposed to like, toss the ball back like it's an actual volley ball? Or even maybe catch it?

Koneko: Looks like he tried to run away again.

Gasper: I'm sorry! Okay! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!

Koneko was seen dragging Gasper back, who was crying. Xenovia and Asia spoke on how difficult this training would be for Gasper.

Issei: Saji. Can you take away more of his power?

Saji: Yeah no problem!

Saji did as he was asked and took more of Gasper's power, causing him to let out a noise.

Gasper: Aaaahhhh!!!!!

Hajime: Someone keep me away from him.

Issei: Thanks for helping us out Saji.

Saji: Yeah of course! Besides, I gotta learn how to use this new power too right?

Issei: Yeah...but why did Azazel help us? And the whole blood thing just freaks me out. I mean seriously.

Gasper: Me too! I hate blood so much!

Hajime: Huh? How the hell does that work? Aren't you vampire?

Gasper: I know and I hate blood so much it makes me want to puke!

Koneko: You're like the worst vampire ever.

Gasper cried again.

Gasper: Why are you so mean to me Koneko?!

Issei: Jeez Koneko. It's like you don't like anybody.

Koneko: I like Hajime.

Hajime: Booyah!

Issei: Aaawww....

Saji: Man...

Koneko: As a friend.

Hajime: I still see that as a win!

Hajime soon put his right fingers to his chin, going into a certain thought.

Hajime: Hmm...something tells me there's something wrong about Gasper's past.

Timeskip
Asia, Xenovia, Koneko and Hajime walked together to Issei's house.

Asia: Thanks again for walking us here Hajime.

Hajime: Yeah no problem. Just being a friend. That's all.

Xenovia: Yuck. I stink from that training.

Koneko: Same here.

Hajime: You don't have to say that again.

Soon, the group made it to Issei's house, where Asia also lives.

Asia: Hey Hajime. Do you want to wash up here?

Hajime: Nah I shouldn't.

Asia: But Hajime...what about-

Hajime: Don't worry. I can shower at my place. Besides, I'll be at the Leader's Summit tomorrow with Sona and Tsubaki. Serafall wanted me there.

Xenovia: Hm? Why's that?

Hajime: What can I say? I'm the son of Ramiel and the Vessel to Alastor. Besides, I'm also Hajime Akamizu, Pawn to Sona Sitri. Anyways, take care. I'll see you tomorrow. Tell Gasper to be safe.

Xenovia: Then this is goodbye for now.

Koneko: Later dude!

Asia: Bye Hajime!

Hajime: Yeah...later.

Hajime turned around and waved away with his bag around his shoulder, with Asia, Koneko and Xenovia waving away.

As he walked, he began to mentally prepare himself for the Leader's Summit.

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Okay everyone! That ends the chapter!

Up next, the Leader's Summit!

Thanks for reading and I hope you all continue to enjoy!

Now stay safe out there!