1 The Scarlet Beauty

3rd Person POV

A boy's view was nearly blurred as he looked to the sky. He could feel his body going numb and heart slowly stopping. His body was growing cold as the wind cooled the burning, gaping hole in his chest. He used all the power he could to raise his hand to the constantly bleeding part of his body.

'It hurts. It really hurts.' He thought weakly.

He rose his hand in front of his face and saw it covered in blood.

'Red. Just like her hair...' As he thought those words, he began to see a beautiful young woman who appeared to be in her late teens. 'Her hair was the darkest shade of red I've ever seen...Just like the color running down my hand...Long, beautiful crimson hair...It's a damn shame...I wish we could've talked...at least once...she seemed...nice.' His life finally began to leave his body.

"Damn. I'm really gonna die aren't I?" He uttered his last words and closed his eyes, failing to use his strength to keep them open, and waited to pass away.

Suddenly, a bright red light erupted from the ground, illuminating the area in its blood-red color.

"Not yet." A voice said.

Suddenly, a figure appeared from the red light.

The boy slowly and weakly opened his eyes and saw a girl.

'A girl?' He thought before he finally passed.

"Not today. (Y/N) (L/N)...I will not let you die like this."

Flashback

Darkness; the colossal, the cold, silent void. A deep and empty hole, growing and swelling, nothingness expanding surrounded (Y/N)'s view.

'Why does this feel so warm? It's always like this though.' He thought as simply lay in place, resting his body, but not his mind. 'Why? Why is it that I find so comforting...Why?' (Y/N) clutched his hand shut, tightening his grip.

"Maybe because you just like it. As they say, the world was born in darkness, before becoming illuminated by the stars in the void." A deep and gruff voice erupted.

"Starvlador, didn't expect the Azure Dragon Emperor to be so knowledgeable about stuff like Christianity or whatever." (Y/N) gave a sarcastic tone toward the disembodied voice.

"You do realize that I've been alive for like...ever, right?"

"Yeah, I do. I also would've thought that you would've picked up or kept proper grammar. Being all-knowing and powerful usually means you'd have to be smart."

"Well, maybe it's because of what you did." Starvlador suddenly dropped.

(Y/N) quickly went silent. "What?" He simply asked.

"You heard me, you monster." A new voice said in a hostile tone.

Suddenly, it felt hard to breathe. The shadows around (Y/N) began to suffocate him.

He struggled to free himself, but his body was too weak. "W-What the hell?!" (Y/N) yelled as he began ripping and tearing away at the darkness that suffocated him. In a mere instant, a pair of hands came from the dark and began to strangle him.

"The fuck?!" (Y/N) cried as he began to pry the hands off his throat.

"You..." the voice said, almost sounding sad.

"Huh?" He simply said, sounding completely confused.

"YOU TOO WILL SUFFER!!!" The screeching voice turned into a multitude of voices fused into one, shouting at the young man, only growing louder as they pulled him closer and closer.

(Y/N) jolted at this sight and raised his fist and launched it towards the frightening face. "Get the hell off me!" As soon as he swung his fist, everything disappeared and (Y/N) began to fall. A loud thud came from below him. He slowly opened his eyes and saw the roof of his room. (Y/N) simply stared at it with a drowsy yet dumbfounded expression on his face. He remained quiet as he tried to realize that he was on the floor. At the same time, his alarm clock was going off. And with a brief annoyed sigh, his day began. "Today's gonna suck."

He rose from the floor and reached to turn his alarm clock off. He then began his routine. He washed in the shower, cleaning his slimly toned body and his (H/L) (H/C) hair. After he finished he began to style it to its usual appearance.

He put on his school uniform, altered slightly with a (F/C) t-shirt shown underneath. After he dressed, he went downstairs and began to make some breakfast for himself.

'Something simple should work today.' (Y/N) gathered some eggs and bread and began to cook.

After some time had passed, he had successfully made an omelet and toast and quickly ate.

As soon as he finished, he cleaned his dishes and suddenly heard his doorbell ring.

"Right on time." He chuckled, drying his hands as he walked to the door.

Once he opened it, he saw an oh so familiar face he had grown accustomed to after many years.

"Hey there (Y/N)! Mornin'!" He greeted him.

"Hey Issei, morning to ya." (Y/N) replied with a small smile.

"Ready to go?"

"Yep."

(Y/N) stepped out of his house and closed his door, locked it and proceeded to walk with his friend.

"Man this sucks balls." Issei whined.

"What?" (Y/N) asked, looking completely confused.

"Why can't I walk with a hot girl! Dude, this life sucks!" Issei cried.

(Y/N) grew irritated as he grew a tick mark on his head. He then smacked his friend hard on the back, causing him to stumble.

"Sorry if I'm not the total slut you dream about ya big perv." (Y/N) gave a cold look to his friend.

"What?! No no no! Don't get me wrong! You're the best friend a guy could ask for! I was just thinking out loud is all." Issei defended himself as he waved his hand frantically.

"Oh...Okay then." (Y/N) bluntly stated.

"I guess I have a lot on my mind is all." Issei looked to the ground with a sullen expression on his face.

'Seems like something is bothering him. I should ask him about it, see if he wants to talk about it, get it off his chest.' (Y/N) thought to himself, worried for his friend. "Issei, you okay? You can talk to me about anything remember?" He said as he placed a hand on his shoulder giving him a reassuring smile. "After all, we're best friends. Right?"

"Of course we are. It's just...Complicated." He said before once again falling silent.

'Must be something serious. But I don't want to push him to say it if he doesn't want to. I'm sure he'll tell me when he's ready.'

"Okay, if you don't want to talk about that's fine." (Y/N) said as he walked past Issei.

"Sorry." Was all he could say.

"Don't worry about it, I'm sure you'll tell me when you're ready. I know you will." He said giving a warm and kind smile.

"Thanks man."

"Sure thing. But in any case, we should get to school instead of just standing here like a couple of morons."

"Uh r-right." Issei said as he ran to catch up with (Y/N).

Kuoh Academy

(Y/N) and Issei managed to make it to school on time. After running an entire mile's length. By the time they made it to the Classroom, they panting hard.

"That-" He panted heavily. "That was a close one." Issei claimed as he tried to catch his breath.

"Tell me about it." (Y/N) said in agreement with his friend.

"Hey guys, you made it." A male voice called.

The two turned and saw two other students standing above them.

"Motohama and Matsuda, morning you two." Issei greeted.

"Hey, we were gonna go somewhere during lunch, you guys game?" Motohama asked while shifting his glasses.

"I'm down, how 'bout you (Y/N)?" Issei asked.

"No, I'm good. Besides knowing you guys it's probably the girl's locker room or something." (Y/N) gave a dull and bored expression and tone towards the three.

"Man, that stings!" Matsuda whined.

"There's nothing wrong with being perverse! We're just exploring the limits of our youths!" Motohama complained as he explained his reasoning.

"And yet you wonder why you guys don't have girlfriends." (Y/N) gave a dull expression.

"Yeah well, who are one to talk huh?! You don't have a girlfriend!" Matsuda declared as he pointed at the bored-looking young man across from him.

"I'll do it!" A girl called out suddenly, catching the boys attention.

"No, I will!" Another one declared.

"He's the only one worthwhile out of that group of perverts! He needs a sweet girl!" Another girl yelled.

"Oh really? Like who? You?" One mocked.

"(Y/N)! Over here! I'll be your girlfriend!" Another girl said jumping with a hand in the air, attempting to catch his attention.

"See what I mean! Girls practically throw themselves at you!" Matsuda said annoyingly.

"And I'm sure they're nice girls, but I'm just not interested in something like that at the moment." (Y/N) said sullenly as he looked out the window he sat next to.

The bell suddenly rang and class began.

Time skip

"Ah! It's finally over!" Issei said as he stretched his arms out.

"Yeah, the first half anyway. It's only lunchtime. Not done yet." (Y/N) said as he gave a weak smile.

"I know but still. Those classes were boring!" He whined.

"How were they boring? You barely pay attention as it is." (Y/N) stated.

"That's not true!" Issei denied with a serious tone.

"Yeah, I guess you're right." (Y/N) began to lean back on his seat. "I guess you can really focus when big boobs and butts are involved."

"Hell yeah ma- HEY!!!"

(Y/N) chuckled at his friend's sudden actions.

"Anyways..." (Y/N) rose out of his seat and looked down at his friend. "I'm gonna get some fresh air before class starts again. I'll see you later, 'kay?"

"Yeah, sure thing. See ya." Issei said as he waved to his leaving friend.

As (Y/N) continued to walk down the halls of the 2nd floor.

'I hope Issei doesn't do anything stupid with the other guys.' He thought with regret in both his heart and mind. He eventually made it to the student store downstairs and bought a sandwich and water.

"Hey (Y/N)." A sweet voice called out.

He turned around to see three girls looking at him with eager eyes.

"You wanna come eat with us?" One asked as she leaned closer with a smile on her face.

"We can share our food with you if you're still hungry." Another girl offered.

"I appreciate the offer girls, but I think I'm just gonna eat alone today. Got some things to think about." (Y/N) said with an apologetic smile.

"Aww, okay maybe next time then."

"Hope everything works out for you, (Y/N)."

"Thanks girls. Enjoy your lunch." He said as he walked away.

As he continued walking towards a comfortable spot to eat his food, he saw something he might regret. He saw three people around a wall. Two were shaking their butts. And a familiar figure was struggling to move one out of the way. 'Please don't be who I think that is.' He thought. As he walked closer to the group of people, two suddenly dispersed and left the other one alone.

"Hey! What the hell why'd you guys leave me?!" He yelled slightly angered.

He was suddenly surrounded by girls in Kendo uniforms.

"P-Please don't hurt me." He begged.

"GET HIM!!!" The girls cried.

"What's going on here?" (Y/N) asked, causing everyone to look towards him.

"It's (Y/N)." One girl stated.

"Sorry bro!" Issei yelled as he ran away, trying to catch up with the other two who left him.

"Damn it! He ran away." A girl yelled in anger.

"I don't really know what happened but I think I have a pretty good idea, and for that, I apologize on my friend's behalf." (Y/N) said as he bowed to the girls in front of him.

"O-Oh, it's okay (Y/N)."

"Yeah, we don't blame you."

"It's those stupid jerk offs fault."

"Why are you even friends with him?"

"Well...he's a really nice guy if you look past his perverted side." (Y/N) said with a kind smile.

"We'll believe it when we see it." One declared, earning a nod from the rest.

"Well, can't argue with that logic." He lightly chuckled. "Anyways...just give it some thought please." (Y/N) said as he continued walking away. But not before turning around and giving them a warm smile. "Oh, and good luck in training today."

"T-Thanks (Y/N)!" They all cried.

He continued to walk until he met up with the others who ran away.

"Hey, you see some nip?" Motohama asked Issei while he tried to catch his breath.

"NO, I DIDN'T GET TO SEE ANY NIP!!!" Issei yelled furiously.

"And here I was hoping that you'd be past all this peeping stuff. But I guess that's all just a pipe dream huh?" (Y/N) said, causing all of the boys to turn around in surprise.

"Woah yo! Where'd you come from!?" Matsuda yelled as he pointed dramatically at (Y/N).

"I just got here a second ago. I usually come here to eat or think." He said as he walked over to a tall tree. "It's a nice tree, it has the perfect amount of shading and a great view of the sky." (Y/N) sat down near the trunk of the tree and began to eat his food as he just listened to the three perverts talk, trying to pay them no mind.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze passed by the four. However, he sensed a presence above him, causing (Y/N) to look up.

And what he saw, was beauty incarnate. She was looking out a window of a tall building next to the tree. She was a beautiful young woman with silky smooth white skin, blue-green eyes and a very buxom figure. Her most distinctive feature, however, was her long, beautiful crimson hair.

He couldn't stop staring in awe of her beauty. So much that he held his breath. She soon took notice of his staring and returned his sight with her own gaze. This caused him to blush a light shade of red upon his cheeks. He could feel his heartbeat so hard he could feel it on his chest.

What she did next positively killed him. She smiled so sweetly at him. That look could kill anyone. She soon left the window view.

"Woah, who was that?" (Y/N) asked quietly.

Motohama looked at (Y/N) with surprise. "What? Got a thing for redheads with huge knockers?" He asked as he shifted his glasses.

"No idiot! I've just never seen her before. If you don't know anything then don't bother saying anything at all." (Y/N) scorned the glasses-wearing pervert.

"Chillax my dude. We know who she is. In fact, everyone knows who she is. I'm actually surprised you don't." Matsuda said.

"I don't get out much, especially for school events or anything." (Y/N) rubbed the back of his head. "So do you guys know her or not?" He asked once more.

Motohama gave a cocky smile as he shifted his glasses once more. "Her name is Rias Gremory." He began to open his mouth and continued but was stopped suddenly.

"Don't start giving out her measurements, I don't care about that stuff so don't bother."

"Oh okay then. She's a third-year and president of the Occult Research Club. She's apparently from Northern Europe." Once Motohama finished his analysis, he noticed (Y/N) was looking at the window the red-haired beauty once stood.

"Rias Gremory...huh."

Suddenly, a loud bell echoed throughout the whole vicinity.

"Well, lunch is over guys, let's get to class and finish the day, yeah?" (Y/N) asked as he stood up from his spot under the tree and began walking away. The others began to follow him.

Meanwhile, as the group of boys walked away from the old building, Rias was sitting on a couch and looked at the chessboard in front of her, planning her next move rather intensely.

"Akeno...who was that boy?" She asked, still keeping her focus on the game in front of her.

The girl she spoke to was a young woman with violet-colored eyes and a buxom figure around the same age as Rias; very long black hair tied into a ponytail held by an orange ribbon.

"Who?" She asked looking confused.

"The boy with Issei. The (H/C) one."

"Well...his name is (Y/N) (L/N). Same year and class as Issei, but far more intelligent than him. The girls absolutely adore him and the boys seem to not like him very much. Everyone says he's good at cooking and playing music, he's quite the fighter as well as athlete. But despite all of that, he's not involved in any school clubs or activities related to any of those."

"Interesting..." Was all Rias said as she moved a white pawn piece to a new position. "Checkmate."

Akeno looked down at the board and whined. "Aw...I'm sorry. I tried to make it harder for you." She turned around and saw Rias undressing.

"It's okay, and thank you." Suddenly, Rias's head shot up almost immediately.

"Wait, doesn't this feel familiar?" She asked the black-haired beauty. Akeno simply stared towards the ceiling and thought for a moment.

"THERE YOU ARE YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!" A new voice yelled outside.

"What was that?" Rias asked with complete confusion.

The two girls rushed to the window and saw something rather interesting.

The four boys had stopped in their tracks and saw a gruff looking man wearing a typical biker thug outfit with boxing gloves.

"I've finally found you (Y/N)! Now this time, this time there's no escape from my wrath!"

(Y/N) simply stared at this man with a bored expression on his face.

Soon enough, people started gathering around the two.

"Look at this. We have an audience. And look at that, in the form of a ring no less. So then..." he slammed his fists into one another and raised them to his face, getting ready to fight.

(Y/N) simply sighed in annoyance at this display of bravado. His removed his blazer, unbuttoned his white shirt, and removed his (F/C) T-shirt, leaving him with nothing but his slacks, shoes and tight (F/C) tank top.

"Seriously, can't I go one day without dealing with any of this bullshit?" He cursed as he rubbed the back of his head. "Whatever." He soon readying himself as he shifted into his own fighting position. "I'm putting an end to this, once and for all." (Y/N) stated as he sent a strong, deadly glare towards his opposition.

"Tch, think that'll scare me?! Bring it on!" He yelled as he charged at the (H/C) boy.

"Gladly."

The man charged at (Y/N) at great speed, and threw a hard punch towards his face. He quickly ducked down and stretched his fist back, then launched it into the man's stomach.

The man let out a groan of pain as he held his stomach. But tried to shake it off as he tried to kick (Y/N) in the head with a roundhouse kick. But was easily blocked by one hand close to his face. He pulled his leg back and shoved his fist into the man's face, slamming him into the ground, rendering him unconscious.

As the man's body lay on the floor, (Y/N) repositioned himself to his normal posture. He walked over to the man he had just fought and bent his knees so he could be closer. He then lifted the man's head up from his hair and noticed he was still conscious. But barely. "A deal's a deal. Now leave me and my school alone. Got it? Breathe if you understand me."

And slowly but surely, the man exhaled using his remaining energy to remain conscious.

"Good, now just take a little nap." (Y/N) said as he let his head fall back to the hard ground with a loud thud. He then collected his discarded clothing from earlier and dusted them off before putting them back on. Everyone around him was cheering for the awesome display of fighting prowess they had just witnessed.

"That was so sick bro!" Matsuda cried as he pumped his fists into the air.

"You were all like BAM and he was all like ARG-" Motohama started to rant.

"Uh huh. Yeah. Cool. Glad you were entertained." (Y/N) then pulled out his phone and began tapping his screen.

"What are you doing?" Issei asked.

"Calling an ambulance, don't what this guy to die or anything." (Y/N) then began to walk off with the rest of the students following him.

Time Skip

Street Overpass

The sky was bright orange and the road was full of vehicles carrying people who were going home from there oh so busy day. (Y/N) and Issei were walking on a bridge above all the traffic.

"I gotta get going man, I'll talk to you later bro." Issei said waving goodbye as he ran to the other side of the bridge's staircase.

"'Kay, see ya." (Y/N) said with a smile, but it quickly disappeared as he looked towards the sunsetting sky. He leaned against the railing on the bridges and simply stared to the sky remembering the fight he had earlier today.

"Man...Am I ever gonna catch a fuckin' break from all this BS?" He said with an annoyed sigh.

"U-Um...Excuse me." A sweet voice called out a broke the silence, catching the (H/C) boy by surprise and caused him to turn in the direction to where the voice came from.

And what he saw a girl with long black hair down to her hips. She had a slender body, with a large bust. She wore a school uniform, which consisted of a dark red jacket with the letter "P" embroidered in gold, a white undershirt, a red bow, and a green skirt with a thin white stripe around the lower end of it.

"Yes? Can I help you with something?" (Y/N) asked the girl with a kind smile. 'I don't recognize that uniform, what school does she go to?' He thought.

"W-Well...My name's Yuma Amano and...I was just wondering if I could ask you something." She spoke as if she was embarrassed about something. Her face was bright red and her body was fidgeting.

"Um, sure. What is it?"

"I-I want you to be my boyfriend!" She yelled with all her might.

Awkward silence befell the two after her declaration. She stared at (Y/N) waiting for an answer, she looked like she was hoping for a yes, but all he could say was a single word.

"...Huh?"