Akeno buried her face into her uncle's neck. Her mother's death and clan's hatred had clouded her thoughts so much she forgot about Iwamatsu-sama. Forgotten about her other family and the love they would give her. Tears filled her eyes as happy thoughts filled her. She would have a home to live in and a family to love her.
"Shhh, no need to cry Akeno-chan, you're safe now," Iwamatsu soothed rubbing her back gently, silently praying to the Shinto God's that he saved his niece from death - or maybe a fate worse than that, servitude to a Devil.
Yes, he knew Devils were around. He sensed them approaching quickly and knew had he not arrived before them, they'd have taken his niece to the underworld and turned into a Devil because of her power. He didn't hate all Devils but had a strong dislike for the atrocities they committed. Such as the extinction of the Nekomata and greed for power. He knew if they learned of Akeno's abilities they would try to obtain her. Something he would never let happen, even if she had Baraqiel's Holy Lightning.
Speaking of Baraqiel. That Fallen Angel of a father should have taken her along or brought her to the Hayashi's, not leave her in the care of the Himejima's. He knew the clan hated them, him and Akeno for their Fallen Angel powers. There was no point in worrying about it now. His niece was safe, and it was now up to him and his clan to raise her right and teach her how to be a proper Shinto.
"Who's that?"
"She's pretty."
"She's hot!"
"Is she new here?"
Those were some of the words heard by the young woman who was dressed in a long sleeve and pants walked toward the building that lay ahead, her ponytail swishing this way and that as with each step she took.
'Ara. Ara. I've just arrived and already I'm the center of attention Ufufuf,' she thought smiling brightly while observing the western style building. Guess this town wanted to be more like Europe than its native homeland.
Entering the school, she made her way toward the office of Ms. Megumi, principal of the academy. Lightly tapping her wrist on the door, she waited patiently till she was allowed to enter.
"Ah, you must be the new student! Welcome to Kuoh Academy, Akeno-chan!" Megumi welcomed her cheerful.
That was right, the young woman standing before the school principal was Akeno Himejima Hayashi.
After being taken in by her uncle and his clan, Akeno's life had changed for the better. When first joining the Hayashi clan, many were at first reluctant to accept her. But in the end, they welcomed Akeno with open arms. She was tutored in the ways of combat and how to act like a proper lady. Like her mother, Akeno was quick to learn these and was gifted in the art of magic. She could purify spirits, create barriers, and use elemental spells. Lighting being the primary element of her attacks, which earned her the title Priestess of Thunder.
As years passed Akeno blossomed into a very beautiful woman, Iwamatsu saying she was the spitting image of Shuri. Long black hair, tied into a ponytail with smooth white skin and a smile that melted any man's heart. The only traits she inherited from her father were his eyes, which where violet and his Fallen Angel blood. While she hated that side of her, Akeno did have to give it credit for giving her such a mature body. She had curves in all the right places and a huge chest, possible the biggest anyone had ever seen on a girl her age.
Now at the age of seventeen, she decided to transfer to Kuoh to finish her senior year of high school.
Her uncle was reluctant but allowed her to go, saying she would stay in contact with him if anything happened. So far nothing had since arriving, expect for the many stares from the people.
"It's a pleasure to be here," replied Akeno with a formal bow. "My uncle e-mailed you the papers for my transfer here, yes?"
"He did. I received them before you arrived. He said you excelled in all your classes and wished to finish senior year at Kuoh. Excellent choice in attending here. Kuoh Academy is one of the finest schools in Japan. Thought I should warn you we have had some… issues with three of our students recently."
Akeno quirked a brow at the way the principle said that. "Oh, why's that?"
Megumi sighed before removing her glasses, an expression of annoyance and stress showing. "Three boys have been causing problems with the school. Issei Hyoudou and his two friends whose names I always forget. They have been seen many times spying on the girls in the locker rooms of our clubs, mainly the kendo club. And I keep tell those girls to report their problems to me, not beat them up. I swear those perverts along with the kendo club are gonna be expelled for their behavior…"