Fate DxD AU

"I suppose you could call me that. I'm more the kind to gather heroes though if need be I can step up when need be." Ritsuka admitted and his eyes seemed much more tired. It was something he allowed those that were in the other room watching them to see for only a moment.

"And you are trusting me because…? Don't get me wrong, I'm not against helping you stop something so dangerous but you've been very forthcoming about all these things." Rias questioned confused about everything.

"Your eyes." Ritsuka answered almost immediately.

"My eyes?" Rias was confused.

"I can tell you are a good person by your eyes. I know I can trust you to do the right thing when the time comes down to it." Ritsuka stated without any sign of being embarrassed or shy with his words.

"He is far too good…" Sirzechs pouted as he was held down by his wife. He disliked this so much because that sort of demeanor was the thing that all young ladies loved. And it was unwittingly being used on his little sister.

"Well maybe we can use this." Grayfia whispered into his ear while Akeno and Koneko were calmed down by Kiba. Neither had handled the sheer honestly of his answer very well becoming flustered.

"How do?" Sirzechs stopped struggling given his full attention to Grayfia.

"Well… " Grayfia trailed off

"Too much…?" Ritsuka stopped speaking as he noticed Rias completely red from the suddenness of his answer.

"N-no. NO! Not at all! Not at all… I'm fine." Rias stammered out trying to find her footing once more.

"So I can count on you to help me out?" Ritsuka cautiously asked getting a bit closer which Rias reacted to by standing up suddenly. She crossed her arms and exuded as much confidence as she could.

"Of course! I will do whatever it takes to keep Kuoh safe. Since we are working together perhaps you would like to actually make a contract so we make things more official." Rias smiled as she finally was comfortable enough to let her wings free. "As a devil princess of Kuoh we should always make sure to keep things clear between allies."

Ritsuka stared at her wings.

'Did… did I just make a deal with a devil? Don't panic, don't panic… quickly say you have to stay human to use your magic." Ritsuka quickly finished his thought as Rias stepped over to him.

"So… there is a problem with my magic before we make this deal. My brand of magic only works so long as I'm human… so I hope this won't be a problem." Ritsuka quickly stated clearly a bit worried now.

"Oh? Well that won't be a problem. A magician's contract will allow us to work together. Is this your first time dealing with a devil?" Rias giggled as she finally managed to fluster the unflappable Ritsuka.

"I've dealt with one before… he liked betrayal and explosions too much." Ritsuka cringed slightly. Mephistopheles was a homunculus but his demeanor was very convincing. He hadn't actually betrayed him but there were times he liked using explosions far too much. Also Avenger Nobunaga has been far too convincing as well.

"I hope that hasn't soured your idea of making a deal with me." Rias coyly pouted though Ritsuka could see through that.

"Nope. Everyone deserves a chance. You just can't trust dandy old men." Ritsuka admitted immediately.

"Dandy old men?" Rias questioned immediately because it was so random.

"Experience. One used me as a target, another tried to enslave me, another led me to slaughter on a mountain of corpses of the innocent and the last tried to feed me to a monster." Ritsuka recounted as if it was just another day which made Rias' eyes bug out in shock.

"W-What kind of life did you lead!?" Rias actually touched his face and looked over his face. She could finally feel his magic at this point.

"Don't worry too much about that. I'm still alive right?" Ritsuka mentioned offhandedly… almost like he had said the same thing over and over again.

Then they sealed a deal with a handshake… Ritsuka wondered if there was something more elaborate.

"And a deal is struck. Welcome to my side Ritsuka Fujimaru. I'm glad to have you as an ally." Rias proudly boasted. She bounced around far too much even though he was used to Passionlip and Raikou level bounciness. It didn't really affect him much anymore.

"Huh… thought there was a more complicated method." Ritsuka muttered under his breath.

"Ritsuka, we are a civilized family. While most would be under the table to make people join them I prefer to be up front for the most part." Rias explained though the last part did make her trail off in shame.

"I'm not against it mind you. I was just used to ritual like spells. That's all." Ritsuka clarified. There were a few warning bells still going off in his head but he now had a better understanding.

Ritsuka wasn't a fool. Ever since he had been traveling through singularities and lostbelts there had been something different about him since then. He decided to ruminate on it later.

"So from now on you are my contracted magician. Um… you'll be listening to me from now on? Is that acceptable?" Rias asked as she peered into Ritsuka's eyes.

He was used to taking orders. Whether it was something important from… Dr. Roman, or Gordolf to the mundanity that was Gilgamesh's entertainment he could handle most anything. As long as he stayed human and didn't do anything to harm humanity it would be fine in his heart.

"So long as I still fight for humanity then it should be fine." Ritsuka bluntly stated. The statement hung in the air for a bit until he decided that it was time. "If you'll excuse me, I'll be heading to bed. Got a lot to process right now."

"Of course. Good night Ritsuka." Rias waved him off as he walked out of the parlor. The creaking of certain steps signaling his disappearance.

'Phew… That was exhausting." Rias sat down on the armchair she had occupied as Sirzechs, Grayfia and her Peerage rejoined her.

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