Chapter Seven: Birth of the Gremory Peerage

Everyone waited for the girls' response to Rias's question. Akeno and Aiko had two different thoughts about the question. Aiko only knew that joining a peerage meant be a servant. If it were Haoyu she would agree instantly. She still remembers what it was like to meet him for the first time. At the time she was being picked on ,because she accidentally brought a girly magazine. Aiko spent a lot of time with her grandfather who was a perv. So of course she herself is a little perverted. As a matter of fact she found herself more attracted to girls. This didn't mean she was not interested in boy. While the boys called her creepy ,and when she was about to cry Haoyu stepped in.

At first she thought he would join the other boys. After all someone as good looking as him would definitely like down on such things. He even had a beautiful girlfriend standing next to him. Instead of the ridicule she expected. He reached his hand and helped pick Aiko up. When he did that her heartbeat sped up. Until now she has seen go looking guys. But Haoyu was on a completely different level especially his eyes. After he helped her out he chased the boys away. Haoyu then smiled and said

Haoyu: You have some pretty good taste ,but I think a cute girl like you shouldn't bring this to out.

That was how they first met and her love for him started. As she spent time with him and Akeno. She felt more and more that her love will be unrequited. Until one day she was at her Grandpa's house to hanging out. While they played with models he noticed his granddaughter's sad expression. Aiko had a look that he was fairly familiar with.

Grandpa Hyoudou: Little Ai did you know that when grandpa was young he wanted a harem. A harem could be said to be every man's dream.

He didn't talk anymore after that for the rest of her visit. Later back home she remembered her grandfather's words. So she asked her parents what a harem was. When she found out she became obsessed. If she can't beat Akeno then why not join her. Thus began her Qin harem plan. Her plan was the only thing making her hesitate to join Rias's Peerage. She is worried that if she did Rias will dismantle her plan.

Rias: Just so you know I have no intention of controlling your actions. If you have a goal I am even willing to help you achieve it.

Rias's smile erased all of Aiko's fear as she nodded. Getting Aiko's agreement Rias turned to Akeno. Akeno's problem was that she will have to sperated from her mother. She thought that becoming a devil would make her Baraqiel's enemy. As she was fretting Haoyu set his hand on her shoulder.

Haoyu: If you are worried about being sperated from Shuri then don't be. Shuri is one of my mom's kin. While Madame Gremory is her friend. The two of you can meet whenever you want. As for Baraqiel this could be used as a means of accelerating peace talks.

Akeno visibly relax when she heard his words. Her concerns settled she follows Aiko. Rias was smiling beautifully at getting to new friends. Quickly she got her evil pieces and preformed the ritual. Just like cannon Akeno is her queen. While Aiko took all eight pawns. Everyone celebrated the start of Rias's peerage.

With their business done Rias led off her peerage to get to know them. The women also headed off to talk. Leaving Haoyu alone with the silver haired maid. Haoyu just sat in a room caressing his sword. Grayfia stood at his side just quietly watch him. A time later she finally opened her mouth.

Grayfia: If you are interested I can find a training partner for you. I imagine would like to test that sword.

Grayfia spoke as she bowed her head. Haoyu thought about what she said and nodded. Receiving his agreement Grayfia led him a Colosseum like arena. As he waited for his opponent he began warming up. Sometime later the opponent arrived. The man facing him was Souji Okita. Souji Okita was wearing his iconic shinsengumi haori. At his waist are two swords. In simple terms he is the picture of the word samurai. As he entered the colosseum he sized Haoyu up and down. And he must admit that he was impressed.

The young man Infront of him seemed to be a skilled warrior. But unlike most he appeared to be more proficient in the art of killing. His body is wrapped in a powerful killing intent. Before coming Grayfia briefed Souji about him. The boy's name is Qin Haoyu. He also the son of the legendary Devil Arhat and Kaleidblood primogenitor. Souji heard a rumour that they moved to the human world. All because they were ashamed of weak their son is. Not one for gossip Souji just ignored the rumours ,but now that he met him the rumours do not do him justice. From what Souji could sense this kid is monstrously strong. From his eye Souji could tell that not only has he killed ,but he can do so smoothly. While he was lost in thought Haoyu gave him a martial salute.

Haoyu: It is an honor to meet a member of the legendary shinsengumi. I hope you don't mind help to further my sword skills.

Souji was both surprised and impressed that Haoyu understood that being skilled in killing was not enough. Killing is more often than not easier then defeating an opponent. Not many could see the difference.

Souji: I must say that I am impressed. Normally people are more focus on having flashy moves. But you would rather have greater control. So of course I would love to spar against a warrior like you.

Done talking Souji drew his sword and took a combat stance. Haoyu quickly followed his example doing the same. When the two of them got into stance and stared each other down Grayfia signaled the start. Once Grayfia's hand fell the two of them blurred. Grayfia was stunned because even she was having difficulties keeping up with them. Sparks flew through the air each time they clashed. As the battle waged on Souji became more impressed. At first it was clear that Haoyu must relied his sharp blade and high physical abilities. That method is fine when killing a foe. But in a spar like this such an approach is foolish. When sparing you must incorporate faints and if possible distractions even if only a little. Qin Haoyu during their dual slowly began incorporating faints.

"Talented yet hard working" those words can be used to describe Haoyu to a T. If we were to take every power/ability from his father alone then he would be a monster. Adding on his potential are the powers given to him from his mother. All of that together became powerful assists which in the hands of someone else would make them lazy. He on the other hand has always been looking for new ways to improve. This fight was another way to get better.