I took Akami back to our hideout and rested for a bit.
Shaina: You were devilish out there, it scared even me one of the strongest devils.
Maika: I was just scared the i couldn't protect someone within my reach.
Shaina: Although her name sounds familiar to me.
Maika: What do you-
Akami regain her consciousness.
Maika: Are you okay, Akami?
Akami: Where am i? Big sister?
Maika: Yes it's me, everything fine?
Akami: Yes, i'm fine.
Maika: Don't worry just rest there. Your big sister Maika will protect you.
Akami: Did big sister save me from the bad guys?
Maika: Yes. I saved you from them.
Akami: So, big sister isn't a bad person?
Maika: I told you, i won't hurt you.
Akami: Thank you big sister Maika, I trust you now, i'll go to sleep.
As she continues to sleep on my lap i patted her head and she seemed relaxed.
Maika: You know Shaina, i always wanted a little sister.
Shaina: Oh, why though? They're a pain. I have one though a little brother that is. I don't remember the last time we met since i was on hell. He was a bothersome. He kept on bothering me every time.
Maika: Wow, i didn't know devils have family.
Shaina: Well, we have but they're all just the same, we came from the same devil which is lord Satan.
Maika: So hell is a one big family.
Shaina: One hell of a family that is.
Maika: I see. Well as for me, My brother left us long time ago. I used to play with him a lot.
Shaina: Oh, i guess you might meet him someday, that is if you survived this mission.
Maika: Yeah, i'm sure we'll meet again.
The next day,i was asleep while sitting. i woke up and saw Akami awake and sitting on a tree.
Maika: Akami! Good morning!
Akami: Oh big sister! Good morning!
She ran towards me and gave me a cuddle. The little girl who said i was evil and all now likes me as a big sister.
Maika: What's this?
Akami: This is a flower necklace, i made with plants and flowers.
She puts it on my my neck.
Akami: It fits! Hehe...
Maika: Thanks Akami, i'll treasure this forever.
I patted her head and smiled. She was having fun.
Maika: I thought you hated me though?
Akami: No, no big sister is a good person. She save me from those big scary guys.
Maika: I see, i see. Don't worry as long as you're on my watch, no one can hurt you.
Akami: Thanks big sister!
She smiled at me. She really is cute.
Maika: Shall we get you home?
Akami: Yes...
I heard a stomach growled.
Maika: Let's eat first, i bet you're hungry too.
Akami nods a lot and felt embarrassed.
We went to the nearest stored and bought bread.
I didn't notice we were already sightseeing the town as Akami dragged me in a lot of places she went. We were having fun that we didn't mind the time.
Maika: Oh no! The time! Akami, which way is your home?
Akami: It's that way. Because all the places we went through are my guide.
Maika: Akami is a smart girl.
I patted her head again.
Maika: I'll escort you to your house.
Akami: Dad might exorcise you.
Maika: Oh wasn't that your plan all along?
Akami: Big sister isn't a bad person so i won't hurt her.
She smiled at me as i pat her head, she held my hand tighter.
As i we get closer to her house. It was like a quiet road. And her home is up that hill.
This forest seems dangerous and why would she live in a place like this?
Shaina: This place, it feels familiar. I know! The gatekeeper is here!
Maika: What?
Shaina: This forest is huge it was far away from our hideout nor from the place where the chosen one lived.
Maika: So in this place, the gate keeper is here?
Shaina: I'm sure of it.
As Akami held my hand. The place seemed a bit hot and i feel like burning.
Akami: Big sister? Are you okay? You looked red.
Maika: Yes, just a bit exhausted but don't mind me we'll get you home.
"Akami..."
Akami: Dad!
She ran to him and hugged his father.
Maika: What's going on?
Daisuke: My name is Kuruma Daisuke, you shall not pass devil!
Shaina: This guys are exorcists, they trapped us inside. They set up a anti devil wards to make us feel weak.
Daisuke: Now Akami go back to our house and stay close to your mom. Now!
Akami: Don't hurt her Dad! She saved my life!
Daisuke: She's a devil you know that right? How could a devil save you?
"That's right little lady. She's a devil and needs to be exorcised."
Shaina: That guy! It's him! Switch with me now!
Maika: I can't not in front of Akami! You might burn his dad!
Shaina: Do you want to get exorcised? You'll die if i die you know! If you care for your life then switch now!
Maika: Swit-
" Exorcise technique, bind!"
I couldn't move and felt weak that time.
Maika: What should i do?
Akami ran away as she cries.
Maika: Akami!
Daisuke: Shut up devil! Get him Ginrai!
Shaina: So he's name is Ginrai! Damn! I remembered now that's why it's sounds familiar and feels familiar. This place, it's full of exorcists. Kuruma temple. This place is where most of the exorcist learn and this family is the strongest exorcists of all.
Maika: What should we do?
Shaina: The gatekeeper was good at hiding his presence even at the strongest exorcists, he has some good skills. He even learned Exorcising techniques. That's the most impressive one.
Maika: Then what should we do?
Shaina: At this point we might just have to kill them with the gate keeper.
Maika: Let me have your sword.
Shaina: Okay.
Maika: Howling blade, burning presence.
Shaina: I see you broke the bind and ran.
Maika: We must rethink our approach.
Shaina: No, you switch with me after you get out of this stairs.
Maika: Fine! But don't hurt Akami's family.
Shaina: I'll try not to.
My next battle begun...
~To be continued~