After the meal, they all returned to Grigori and when they got their Tobio and Kurayami both went to Azazel. When Azazel saw Tobio he was a little confused. “I thought you were going to give it to Akeno?” Kurayami nodded. “I was, but my instincts told me it be better for Tobio to get it.” Tobio was confused. “Give me what?”

Azazel brought the Boosted Gear and when Tobio saw it he knew it was special. “What is that?” Azazel placed his hand on the glass and explained. “Boosted Gear. Inside it has the soul of Draig the Red Dragon Emperor sealed inside. One of the 14 Longinus.” Tobio’s mouth dropped. “Where did you find it?”

Kurayami was blunt as always. “I took it from some kid..” Tobio knew you died when you lost a sacred gear and gulped. “Did you have Azrael help?” Kurayami shook his head. “Nope. I just took it. Not the first time we do that.” Azazel nodded. “Tobio. In this world violence just happens. Entire races can be exterminated in wars, so get rid of your pity.”

Tobio backed away as he just heard that Kurayami who is just 13 killed a child in cold blood. He heard it was not the first time, so what kind of things have they done. Kurayami looked at Tobio right in the eyes. “What is your choice? Will you leave the rescue of Sea to me, or will you do it yourself. If you agree your normal life will be over. We can still seal your memories.” Tobio looked at his right hand and thought of Sae.

“I will do it. However, I have a condition.” Azazel’s eyebrows raised. “What is it?” Tobio took a deep breath and gave his reason. “If I join you need to stop killing.” Kurayami frowned. “You are an idiot. In this society, most fights are to the death, and holding back leaves you more likely to die. Why would we risk our lives for our enemies.?”

Tobio looked at his cousin like he was weird. “Murder is wrong. How can you kill that easily.?” Kurayami smiled. “Listen Tobio. Everyone in the supernatural will kill at one point. I killed my first man at just 6 years old. That’s just how it is and every fallen here has killed before. No exceptions.” *Bark* Shin was very different with Kurayami than with Tobio. He was more cyclical and only cared for Kurayami and his group.

In a fight, he would have no hesitation to kill and that made it deadlier. Last night, Kurayami learned the chant for the original balance breaker which he found he could still use his ‘Crucifixion Of The Fiend.’ along with Canis Lycoan’s balance breaker ‘ Mad Black Dog of the Glowing Night Sky’. He had to fuse them into one to truly master his new power.

Shin looked up at him and they crossed eyes. “Well that is good and all, but Kurayami is right. Now we just need to make sure there will be no rejection.” Azazel placed a few instruments on the Boosted Gear along which went to Tobio. “I will just send a bit of the aura of the Boosted Gear into you and if there is any rejection I will know.”

Soon a red aura came out of the Boosted Gear and entered Tobio’s body, but Tobio felt a bit overwhelmed, but no pain. His shadows were growing and Azazel grinned. “Seems we are good to go. Your shadow abilities are a leftover effect from Shin. Try and see if you have any other powers.” Kurayami brought out a scythe.

“Try it.” Tobio focused on the shadows and they began to join together into a crappy scythe shape. It looked like it would break apart any moment, but that could be improved. “Tobio as you are a Himejima, try and see if you can use flames,” Kurayami instructed him on how and soon he had a tiny fire the size of a match, but it was black.

“Seems that even though you lost Canis Lycaon you still retained some of the leftover abilities. Seems Boosted Gear will be a nice match for you.” Azazel pulled the gauntlet out and placed it on a special device. It was on the left hand and he looked over. “Tobio. You ready.” Tobio nodded and got strapped in. When the process began the red gauntlet began to fuse with his left hand.

It was not painful, but it felt like a lot of pressure on his hand along with his head. Feeling heavy. He passed out and appeared in a fire realm in front of a large red dragon that looked like he just woke up. The dragon yawned and looked him over. “My old partner was killed and your aura is far better. What is your name?”

Tobio looked up and introduced himself. “Tobio Ikuse.” Draig nodded. “I am Draig the Welsh Dragon. I feel a foreign aura trying to fuse with the Boosted Gear. Interesting, explain.” Tobio explained how he was the former wielder of Canis Lycaon before his cousin scammed him out of it. He was turned into a half-fallen angel and how he got here.

“Your cousin sounds like he would have been a great host. I accept your partnership Tobio.” Tobio felt his left hand in great pain and he woke up. A red gauntlet with a green gem appeared on his left hand and small black lines formed. Draig didn’t see a big change except it would give Tobio’s shadow abilities more power.

“Tobio. Can you hear me?” Tobio looked up and he saw Azazel holding a flashlight at his eyes. “Hey. You alive?” Tobio moved the flashlight and brought up his left hand. Kurayami called out. “Hey, Draig. You awake?” The gem lit up and a powerful voice came from it. “I am awake thanks to you. I feel I might never have woken up with my past host, so I must thank you.”

Azazel nodded. “Tobio. For now, it is time to train your new powers. Here is your student card as you will be joining Nephilim. As for what it is, it is a school for people with sacred gears like you. For now, go with Kurayami down to the training room. Take a few days to get to know Ares and know when he is mad.” Tobio and Kurayami left to the training room where Ares was drilling his students like a commander.

Clarrise hand was fighting with Annabeth in a violent spar with Annabeth moving at extreme speeds and her every step cracked the ground. Annabeth was faster and fought with two daggers. Her celestial bronze dagger and a silver dagger. Clarise had a new spear that coursed with lightning.

Ares looked over at Tobio and Kurayami and licked his lips when he saw Tobio. Tobio’s ass clenched and he looked over and Ares looking him over like a snack. “Hey cousin. He is not going to try anything will he?” Kurayami shook his head. “Ignore him. He is a creepy Greek god.” Ares began to laugh and slammed his foot down making both girls trip.

Clarie fell face first and held her face. “OW. Why dad?” Annabeth rubbed her ass and looked up. When she saw Kurayami she smiled. “Hey. Been a while?” He walked over with Tobio and Clarrise stood up while dusting herself off. “Who is he? He looked scrawny.” Tobio wanted to say she was just big, but when he remembered when she called Ares dad it made sense.

However, his brain just got confused. “Wait. You called him dad right?” Clarisse nodded. “Yup. Most people in this class are demigods. Dad is here a punishment.” Ares glared at her and coughed. “What she said. I guess you are the next one to train. Clarisse, you’re up with the new boy. No holds barred.”

She grinned and spun her spear. Tobio was going to ask what he meant, but he got a kick from Kurayami and pushed him into the fight. The gauntlet appeared on his left hand and Draig spoke up. “You up against a demigod with great training. You not careful you will end up with many broken bones, or worse.”

Ares looked over and sighed. “Draig. I see you are worse for wear.” Draig spoke up. “Seems you are still a snot-nosed brat who came running to me to train him.” Ares got bright red and the demigods stopped and some dropped their weapons. “Yeah fine. I gave him some treasure to train me. Is that so embarrassing?”

Kurayami shook his head. “Nope. Draig is one of the most powerful beings and I don’t see why you wouldn’t. However, I am surprised he didn’t kill you.” Draig laughed. “I am a dragon and I give my word. He paid me and I delivered. Now focus.” Clarrise charged and trust her spear at Tobio’s face it shocked him and he felt blood leaking.

“Boost* He felt power run through his body and a scythe extended from his shadow. Clarise charged at him and her spear was covered in flames. Tobio was nervous as this girl was the daughter of a war god. He charged at her and looked her in the eyes, but he felt his rage, fear, and hate rising. It was unnerving.

‘Calm down. Ares controls emotions of war and battle. His kids will do the same and that is what is affecting you now. Also, you are quite a unique host. You can already enter balance breaker, but I do not recommend it.’ Tobio swung his scythe and sent the power of his gauntlet into it. The small flickering black flames on his scythe were doubled.

Clarise tried to make his scythe rubber, but it did not work. In their first clash, she avoided his telegraphed swing and thrust her spear burning and electrocuting Tobio on the right side of his gut. “GAHH.” He yelled in pain as he was a normal high school student before all this. Clarise kicked him in the guy making him nearly puke his gut out and pass out.

Shin whined and cowered his eyes with his paw as it was just terrible. Kurayami’s eye twitched and he looked at Tobio who passed out. Clarrise nudged him with her foot. “He is out.” Kurayami sighed and walked up to Tobio. “You know. Maybe we expected too much of him.” Ares walked up to Tobio and looked him over. “Mind me having a go with his ass while he is out.”

“Sure.” Ares licked his lips and the demigods all flichted. The male’s asses clenched and the girls looked away and prayed for Tobio. Tobio woke up immediately and ran away. “NO. NOT MY ASS.” Ares was joking but he ran after him. “Come on boy. First time for everything.” Tobio’s face was red and he looked like he was running for his life.

“KURAYAMI. COUSIN. SAVE ME!” Kurayami looked at Clarise and ignored Tobio. “So are you learning fire magic?” Clarise nodded. “Hurts my head like a bitch, but we all have to take 1 hour of mandatory magic training.” Ares chased after Tobio and caught him. “Let’s just have a slow round of ass tearing.” Tobio looked miserable, but Ares let him go.

“I was joking. Anyway, we see you can run with a wound like that when your ass is on the line, so let’s have a little challenge shall we.” Tobio crawled away and looked at the god. “What challenge?” Ares smiled. “Annabeth.” She looked over. “Yes sir?” Ares smiled. “In one month you will fight the boy, lets see how well he does in a month.”

She nodded. “Great. My skills after coming here are better than ever and seem Tobio is pretty talented.” The door to the training room opened and Kuroka, Lavinia, Esdeath, Akeno, Raynare, Natsume, and Vali entered. They saw Tobio injured and his terrified look. They looked at Ares and sighed. Akeno walked up to him and patted his head.

“It’s going to be ok. Ares will not really follow on his ass threats.” Ares grinned. “That what you think.” They all looked at Ares and he looked serious. “Hey. Can I take a break. I hear there is a nice bar out in Tokyo and I have been wanting some relaxation.” Kurayami looked at him. “You mean sex.” Ares grinned. “Fast on the uptake.” Tobio and Natsume blushed like crazy, but Tobio could barely feel his wound from fear and adrenal.

Kurayami shrugged. “You get someone pregnant let us know. Demigods are good recruits.” Ares suddenly stopped smiling. “Wait. Do you see me as a breeding stud?” Kurayami smiled. “What a good idea. Go get some Fallen Angels pregnant and let’s see what comes out.” Tobio and Natusme nearly passed out. “IMMORAL. What do you see women as?”

Kurayami looked at Natsume and smiled. “Trust me. You look and you will find a few fallen women who will sleep with Ares in a heartbeat. Power matters and in the supernatural world having strong offspring is desired.” Thye spoke longer before Ares left to see if he can score some Japanese women. Knowing him there is no doubt he would score.