Huh, so this is Kuoh Academy. Naru thought, while looking at the Academy in amazement.
When her father told her that she'd be attending an Academy, she didn't think it'd be anywhere near this big. From what she looked up; it was divided into three divisions:
Primary School
High School
College
At the moment, Naru had arrived early before anyone else, both to get familiar with the campus and classrooms, before she starts her classes, as well as to meet Rias Gremory and Sona Sitri.
Ugh, I still can't believe dad is making me go here. Naru thought, still annoyed that she's forced to go to school.
The only consolation was all the girls that she'll get to see.
After touring the rest of the campus, Naru made her way to the ORC clubhouse, from what her father told her was the cover for the Gremory heiress's Peerage.
It didn't take long before she arrived at the clubhouse and knocked on the door. Naru only had to wait a moment before the door opened, revealing Akeno, whom Naru had to resist checking out, since she's here on official business at the moment.
Though she does take notice of the anger and displeasure on Akeno's face, before she quickly covering it up with a fake smile.
"Hello, you must be Naru Branwen, please come in." Akeno said through gritted teeth.
Huh, so this is Baraqiel's daughter. Naru thought, remembering when her father's friend returned to the Grigori sad and depressed, after learning his wife was murdered and his daughter blamed him for it.
Which explained why Akeno seemed to hate her, she was affiliated with the Fallen Angels and probably believes Naru is one, herself.
Entering the clubhouse, Naru immediately took notice of both Rias and Sona, the former of whom was sitting behind her desk with her hands clasped and fingers crossed, and the latter standing beside her.
They're even more beautiful in person. Naru thought, now knowing that anything she's heard about the two heiresses' beauty certainly didn't do them justice.
She was loving this assignment more with each passing moment.
Akeno moved to stand on Rias's other side, opposite of Sona. With both her friends beside her, Rias lowered her arms and stood up.
"Greetings, I would like to welcome you to Kuoh. It's a pleasure to meet the Governor General of the Grigori's daughter; I am Rias Gremory, heiress of the Gremory Family. These are Sona Sitri, heiress of the Sitri Family and my fellow King, as well as the Co-Owner of Kuoh, and Akeno Himejima, my Queen and best friend. A pleasure to meet you." Rias said and held out her hand, which Naru took with a short bow and kissed it, much to Rias's surprise.
"The pleasure is all mine Rias-chan, I am Naru Branwen. I had heard rumors of your beauty, but they do not do you justice, nor yours Sona-chan." Said Naru, kissing Sona's hand as well.
"Yes, well thank you, Naru. We have already been informed by members of my brother's and Sona's sister's respective Peerages of why you are here. To deal with the Fallen Angels stationed here and help build peace between the Underworld and Grigori." Rias said, crossing her arms under her bust, while Naru nodded.
"That's right. Both my father and I agreed that something wasn't right, as the Fallen that he sent here were only ordered to observe Haru Hyoudou and if necessary, bring her to the Grigori to learn how to master her Sacred Gear. He never said anything about killing her, so I was sent to find out why they went against his orders." Naru explained.
"And why do you believe something is going on? Perhaps they simply decided to take matters into their own hands and eliminate a potential threat to the Grigori. No offense, but the Fallen Angels were never the most… united Faction." Sona said, not wanting to offend Azazel's daughter or cause an incident.
Thankfully, Naru just waved it off, knowing it's true. As unlike when Lucifer and his followers were cast out of Heaven and were turned into Devils, with their very nature being changed from an Angel to a Devil. Fallen Angel's, while they may have fallen from Heaven, they were still Angels, given they could still use Light/Holy Weapons, but were simply darker in their nature. It was because of this that it's believed that the Fallen Angels don't have the same control over their sins, that the Devils do. Which is why the Grigori is the most unstable and prone to rogue elements, when compared to the rest of the Three Factions.
"No offense taken. And we believe something is going on because the leader of the group, Raynare, is completely loyal to the Grigori, especially to my father and Shemhazai. She'd never go against his orders or make rash decisions on an assignment this important, without first getting the okay from my father. So, it's likely that one of her teammates lied about receiving new orders to kill Haru, or one of the Grigori's higher-ups, likely one who's gone rogue, is manipulating them to try and create conflict between the Factions." Explained Naru, with Rias and Sona looking at her surprised at how thought out that was.
Though they had heard rumors of Azazel being one of the smartest men alive, and clearly his daughter inherited that same intelligence.
"It's for that reason father wants the Fallen Angels to be brought in alive so he can question them, just in case any of you or your Peerage members encounter them." Said Naru, with Rias and Sona nodding in acceptance.
"Of course, we'll inform our Peerage members to incapacitate and detain the Fallen, if they run into them." Rias replied, giving Akeno a side glance, causing the Hybrid to nod in reluctance and annoyance that she wouldn't get to fry any crows.
"Great, that should cover the important things. The only things left are me attending Kuoh Academy and my housing." Said Naru, with the heiresses nodding in agreement.
"Of course, as Student Body President, it will be an honor to have such a high-ranking Fallen Angel attending our school with us." Said Sona with a short bow, since it never hurt to compliment potential allies.
Akeno was unable to stop herself from scoffing at Sona's words, with Rias shooting her Queen a pointed look, not wanting her to antagonize Naru.
"Oh, I'm actually human." Naru revealed.
Immediately, the three Devils shot her a shocked and flabbergasted expression.
"Yo-you're… human?" Rias asked, with Naru nodding in confirmation.
"Yeah, I am Azazel's ADOPTED daughter." Said Naru, putting emphasis on "adopted".
That made them gain an embarrassed blush, since she was right. Azazel had even originally announced that she was his adopted daughter, which should have been a big hint. But most just assumed that he adopted one of the younger Fallen Angels, not a human.
"Yes, well, uh, it's still an honor to have the Governor General's daughter attending our Academy. If you'd please follow me, I can take you to fill out the proper paperwork to get you enrolled for classes, today." Sona said.
"I'd follow you, anywhere." Naru whispered, her eyes drifting down to Sona's backside.
"What was that?" Questioned Sona, turning to look at her.
"Nothing!" Said Naru, her eyes shooting up.
Sona narrowed her eyes, getting a feeling what Naru was looking at, but didn't say anything as she led her to the Academy.
Once they left, Rias looked at Akeno, who seemed much less tense with Naru gone.
"Will you be able to better behave yourself Akeno, now that we know Naru is human and not a Fallen Angel?" Rias asked, hoping her friend will be able to interact more politely with Naru, now that they know she's a human, rather than a Fallen.
"I suppose I'll be able to be nicer to her. But don't expect me to be best friends with her." Akeno said.
While Naru being human will help ease the tension, she's still affiliated with the Grigori and the Governor General's daughter.
Rias sighed in acceptance, and nodded, knowing she'll take what she can get at the moment.
"You're dismissed to get ready for classes. I have my appointment before they start, anyway." Rias said, with Akeno nodding before looking at her in concern.
"How are they coming along?" Akeno asked, knowing the appointment was Rias's therapy session, which she's been going to since the incident.
"They're getting better. My therapist suggested that I should try calling any men I'm close to, like family or friends, to get used to talking with them again, and build up to being around them again." Rias answered shakily, since she wasn't sure if she'd even be able to hear a man's voice and not immediately hear Riser's, instead.
Though one thing she was thankful for was that her therapist was human, and female thankfully, so she didn't know anything about the supernatural.
"That's good, I'm sure Kiba and Gasper will be glad to talk to you, even if it's only over a voice chat. And I'm sure Millicas will be excited to hear his aunt's voice again." Akeno said in relief, while Rias smiled at the mention of her nephew.
Out of her entire family, the only one that Rias didn't blame was Millicas, given he's only a child and innocent in regards to her engagement.
Rias just hopes she'll actually be able to say something, whenever she works up the courage to make the call.