Another Talk With Ancient.

{Inside the Fortress frozen in space.}

Mei, Tsuyu, and Toga were stunned and terrified by the being who melted into existence.

[Hello, again Ryuu,] Ancient spoke in a brisk manner as his voice smoothed. [And hello you lovely ladies, don't you all look amazing.]

The being spoke as Ryuu seemed to freeze in place making the girls panic, wondering if they were going to die or worse.

"Ryuu! Ryuu! What's going on? Who is that person?" Mei yelled with slight fear and worry in her voice as she called out to the frozen Ryuu. As Mei tried to make sense of the situation.

Tsuyu and Toga did the same as they called out in worry as they also tried to make sense of the situation.

But the only thing that returned their call was the being before them as he continued to look at them with intrigue and wonder.

[You know, whenever I appear in front of people they tend to be more freaked out by my own presence. Yet you three really are unique individuals aren't you.] The being spoke with interest in his voice as he complimented Mei, Tsuyu, and Toga on their reaction to the situation.

Yet when Ancient finished the only thing he got in return was a fierce glare from the three of them as they rushed in front of Ryuu. He was even more impressed that they decided to protect Ryuu instead of panicking and trying to run like most of the others did when he appeared in front of them.

"Who are you and what did you do to Ryuu!?" Mei shouted out loud as she stood in front of Ryuu.

"What did you do to him you bastard, ribbit." Tsuyu called out as she stood to Mei's side with anger in her eyes.

"I'll kill you, you fucker." Toga spoke with a deep voice as she pulled out a knife.

[Feisty one's, aren't you. But would you still be that loyal and continue to love the man knowing that he was never supposed to be born into your world or ever be a part of your lives] Ancient spoke in a mocking tone as he slowly placed his arms behind his back while laughing making the entire space tremble.

[Or how about that he was an Emperor from a low-ranking plane.]

Ancient then continued to laugh as he mocked Ryuu in front of his lovers. After he finished though what he didn't expect to happen never came as the only thing that continued was his own laughter.

No interruption or heart rendering pain on their faces just the rage and fury on their faces as they continued to stare at Ancient.

"We've always known who Ryuu was from the beginning, asshole. If you really thought that would change the way we feel about him then you have another thing coming." Mei spoke with venom as she continued to glare at the being who stood before them.

"And you've never answered our question. Who, the ancient, are you?"

Ancient eyes seemed to smile as his laughter continued as a heavy pressure descended on the three of them. Almost making them fall to their knees with pained expressions.

[You must be his Empress, Mei right? Then allow me to introduce myself even though you just used my name] Ancient spread his hands as the space around them started to shatter in certain places.

[I'm a being of so long ago that so many have seemed to take a… form of my name and my history seems to be even entirely erased, but still, I exist. You may call me Ancient.]

The girls started to pale slightly when, Ancient told them who he was. Thinking that they had just insulted a being of mass power and strength and were going to be killed. They almost spoke up in a panic before, Ancient raised his hand.

[No need to panic, if anything I've very much enjoyed all of your reactions. It just proves just how much you care for Ryuu. He is quite lucky to have the three of you. But for now I hope you can endure what comes next.]

Ancient, spoke with a smile in his eye as he pointed his finger at Mei, Tsuyu, and Toga. Making them drop to their knees while grabbing their heads in pain as information about Ryuus past came rushing into their brain.

From his broken and loveless childhood. From his first kill as a kid. To him becoming a soldier and slaughtering an uncountable amount of people. All the way to him rising to become the greatest Emperor of his plane and all the way to his death and rebirth into their world. Everything.

[I'm giving you all his past life experience. Only to help you understand why he does what he does. Use what you can from his life, or don't I don't care.] Ancient spoke with no emotion as he continued to watch the girls.

The girls continued to grab their heads for a while longer until the images and information stopped. Taking in deep and long breaths as they looked at each other then back to Ancient as they stood with stunned expressions.

[Now let's bring Ryuu back into the picture as I have something to discuss with all of you as it's an important matter.]

Ancient, waved his hand as everything started to go back to the way it was before as they heard Ryuu speak with fury in his voice, making the girls' hearts smile.

{POV Ryuu.}

"What do you want Ancient, was that your doing. Tempting me with that voice?!" I looked at, Ancient who stood there with fury in my voice.

"Mei, Tsuyu, Toga. This is Ancient. He's what you'd call a God or a concept." I spoke out loud but when I turned to face the girls I was surprised that they seemed to be frozen as they looked pale until color returned.

Mei was the first to react as she looked at me with a surprised expression then back to Ancient, then back to me as her smile widened.

Tsuyu came right after as she did the same as Mei, but when she looked at me again she had a look of wonder and amazement on her face.

Toga was a little different as she didn't have a surprised or stunned expression on her face after. Her eyes gave her away as they held deep love and affection as I never felt before.

I was confused and worried as I turned to face Ancient.

"What did you do to them Ancient? Tell me!"

[Oh, nothing really, we just had a little talk, the four of us that's all. If anything you should be thanking me,] Ancient laughed as the space started rumbling. [They really do love you Ryuu. They didn't even flinch when I told them who you really were.]

I was surprised before a feeling I hoped would never show itself started to spread as I felt my heart twist in pain. But what I heard next it erased the pain like it never existed at all.

"Ryuu," Mei spoke in the most loving voice as I felt her hands wrap around me. "I'll always be here for you. I am yours as you are mine, now and forever, my love for you will never end till the day I breathe my last."

Tsuyu and Toga did the same as they both repeated exactly what Mei said as I watched them shed tears of love. I couldn't say anything as I embraced the three of them, gently kissing their foreheads as we continued our embrace.

Ancient even seemed nice enough to not interrupt us as he waited until we were finished.

"Whatever you did Ancient, thank you," I genuinely thanked Ancient. "But you still haven't answered my earlier question. Was it you that tempted me with that voice or is that a part of my ability War Manipulation?"

Ancient just laughed as the space continued to fracture and shake. [Now why would I waste my time and mess with you by doing that. Obviously it's your ability. But I am surprised that you reached that level so quickly.]

I was surprised by Ancients' answers as a multitude of questions started to form but before I was able to ask a single one, Ancient raised his hand.

[I know you have a lot of questions. But that's something you're going to have to figure out on your own or with the help of your lovers. But I will give you one answer.] Ancient spoke in a mysterious tone as he scratched his chin.

[You technically weren't supposed to obtain the Demon Mantra until you accomplished your task and moved onto the next world.]

Mei, Tsuyu, Toga, and I were all stunned by, Ancients' words. Not by what he called the mantra but what he said at the end.

""""Next world?""""

[Well yes obviously. But I'll leave that for a surprise as it'll be quite the trip. Plus this also won't be the last you'll see of me as after you finish the task I've given you I'll be gifting each of your members a gift as well as your own reward for completing the task. But until then it'll be a surprise. Bye, Bye.]

Ancient waved his hand as everything returned normal as we all fell into our bed still shocked and trying to absorb everything that just happened.

It was quiet as we all laid in the bed. So much so that we didn't even breathe loudly. It was just silent.

"I'll answer everything in the morning as I'm starting to lose…"

Mei gently placed her finger on my lips with a soft smile as she made herself comfortable on my arm.

Tsuyu and Toga did the same as they made themselves comfortable.

Allowing exhaustion and sleep to take over as silence once again took over the room.