Crossovers. Lots of it -look 'em up if they confuse you- and a very angry commander.

I slowed down to a trot as I neared the gate to our barracks. My big buddy, Jamal the Dobermon, came running at me once he saw the state I was in.

"What the hell happened to you?" wow.. Judging from his tone, I must have looked like I wrestled four crocodiles. Where's the nearest mirror?

All joking aside, I got off my mount while I can no longer hold my tears in in the midst of my digimon's concerned onslaught of questions.

"I thought you were at the Gremories helping out with their cleaning. Did something happen on the way? Are you alright? Why are you crying?" not that his concern wasn't appreciated but I'm not in the mood to explain anything, much less say 'fuck off'.

I cut him off by shoving Vex's reins in his mouth and gave him a look that said 'later. Too tired for bullshit'.

He understood.

He gave a nod then escorted my steed to her stall.

I walked like a 2000 year old mummy to the main entrance of the building. Bloodied. Beaten. Tired as hell and emotionally exhausted. I could hear the sounds of my friends inside which completely contrasted with my condition. The nearer I got, the more dread I felt at the thought of everyone's reactions seeing me like this.

The first person I've sighted once I had opened the doors was my dear Captain Levi. He was wearing his two bandanas while he was busy cleaning a table surface.

Cleaning, huh? I was doing the very same thing a while ago until I got rudely interrupted by She Who Must Not Be Named.

If anyone can provide me with support in the meantime, it's him. You might think he's a weird choice in that department but I'm telling you; his golden heart can sedate an enraged animal in it's mating season.

He didn't stop what he was doing as I strolled over to him. Then, with the way of someone who's ready to bawl their eyes out, I squeezed him in a sideways hug. Nuzzling his bandana. Most likely leaving blood on it. But does anybody care about such details at times like these? If so then name them for me.

I felt him stop moving in my arms. I expected to hear 'what're you doing, shitty brat' but apparently that changed as soon as he heard the sob that escaped me. So Instead, I felt a kind and gentle hand stroking my hair and, shortly after, once he turned around in my arms to properly face me, he hugged back.

Something was not right and he knew it.

I felt him rubbing soothing circles on my tense as shit back. But with the captain's magic touch, my shaking and sobbing were subsided.

"What's wrong, kiddo?" my only answer was just hugging him tighter. I really didn't feel like talking. I just wanna keep crying like a little bitch. But he gently pried my arms off of him and I heard his small gasp of surprise when he finally beheld me in all my shitty glory.

He quickly took off his bandana and put it at my nose.

"Blow." He ordered. I took a deep breath through my mouth and then PFFFFFFFFFFF.

Rest In Peace, Bandana.

Once he finally removed it, he looked like he wanted to contain the snot and blood covered piece of cloth in a biohazard containment box and nuke it.

"hehe.." the sight emitted a weak yet sad chuckle out of me. He sure has his ways of cheering people up, intentionally or not.

He flipped the bandana so that it's clean side was facing outwards then wiped my face of tears, sweat, dirt and blood remains.

Once done, he REALLY looked like he wanted to take the bandana and cremate it in a smithy's oven.

I felt two warm hands tenderly cupping both my cheeks in a way that could only be described as fatherly. If only he knew how these cheeks were treated a while ago, his rage will be unstoppable. The superiors are basically like our parents and having someone fuck with us would be like drawing their own death sentence.

My, will the Gremories be in deep as hell shit.

"Talk to me, kid. What happened while you were gone?" I shook my head squeezing my eyes shut spilling tears everywhere. I was so hurt and miserable; I didn't think I could trust my own voice.

"I need… t-to take a shower first…" might as well clean myself up while the captain finishes his chores. He patted my shoulders then gave me another hug around my neck standing on his tippy toes. I didn't waste another second before hugging back. He pecked me on the cheek then let me go with a final pat on my back.

"Tell me what happened". After we both were done with what needed to be done. I was seated next to him on the leather couch in his office with Jamal lying down by us. So far, nobody besides these two has seen me in my condition. I sneaked off to the general bathroom instead of the private ones in the dorms cuz I didn't wanna face anyone there. I even showered in a seated position as I could barely stand. Even my left knee slightly ached. Now that all traces of conflict are gone and that I didn't look like I have been cleaning and fighting against supernatural beings, I was sat there next to my squad captain nuzzling the side of his chest while he put his arm around my shoulder stroking my hair lovingly.

Well.. Time to talk.

"Something happened between me and Rias." I paused to swallow. "She accused me of something awful."

"What did that disgustingly spoiled princess whore say to you?" I heard the apprehension in his voice. He hadn't even learned anything and he's already prepared to kill a bitch. Literally. I leaned with my elbows on my knees to get ready to spit out the good part.

"She thought I stole a pair of earrings from her". At first there was silence, then came his reply.

"What the fuck crawled into that slut's brain to make her think of such a thing?"

"It's because I was the only one around when they were gone and she took that as evidence against me." I leaned back against the couch as I further explained.

"That's not enough!" growled Jamar as he stood up straighter. "You're a wonderful person, Kiri. If an asshole comes and accuses you of shit like that, then it's obvious they don't know you all that well or just plain stupid!"

"Well, tell her that." I said completely disappointed at Rias's said assholery.

"I think it's both." chimed in the captain. "So what did you do about it? you did defend yourself, did you?" oh crud! Now I'll have to tell him about the pandemonium that happened next.

"heh. You have no idea.."

"THAT WORTHLESS PIECE OF SPOILED ROYAL DONKEY SHIT!" I wasn't surprised at the commander's reaction. When I told the captain and Jamal everything, he suddenly stood up taking me from the arm with my digimon following right behind us and headed directly to the commander. He didn't even interrupt me as all the details poured out of my mouth. And with the way he handled it silently and went straight for the higher ranking official without any word, it became clear that this is more serious than I thought.

"It's bad enough how filthily she thought of Kiri, but she actually had the audacity to lay a hand her." Agreed the captain looking disgusted like when he sees someone picking their nose.

"You said she slapped you?" inquired the commander looking murderous as all hell. I nodded.

"Akino did, too. Then I lost it and punched her in the nose causing a battle to start between us. When Akiba stopped us, Rias shot me before I made another move". The commander looked ready to flip a table.

"THAT DIRTY TRAITORUS WHORE! FUCKING CUNT CROSSED THE LINE!". She banged hard on the table causing a small quake, I could've sworn the walls cracked. Jean was rubbing her back while Ed batted her shoulder. By now, the entire corps have learned the news.

"But you're okay, sweetie, aren't you?" Major Nanaba inquired worriedly even if looking just as, if not more, angry as the other two officials.

"I'm okay. No injuries. My nose bled a little and my body aches. But I cleaned up and took a rest." I honestly informed her.

"We'll never let anyone treat you like this." she embraced me protectively. "Any motherfucking scumbag who dares outstep their Goddamn boundaries with any of you won't get away with it intact." I felt myself melting into her embrace taking in her strawberry scent. You heard me.

"She said the scouting legion is bankrupt which was also another reason why she thought I'd resort to stealing. Is it true?" it had better not be. Lack of funds means no gear. no food. no Wi-Fi!

"She said that?" asked the commander with an eerily low tone, which's just the calm… "FUCKING SEMEN ODOR DIPSHIT HAS SO MUCH BALLS!" …before the storm. She took a few deep breaths and once she had regained her composure, she started with the explanation.

"We're alright, Kiri. It was just a rumor that must have started at the post office when you slipped them that envelope. A fucktwat MP probably saw you there and you know how they stick their swine noses where they shouldn't belong and once they open their stinking as shit mouths, misunderstandings start to spread. To them, asking for more funds must mean we're running low and they wouldn't shut up about that. But we're far from it; we have enough to buy two jet planes and a ship. The reason why I asked for the extra budget so that we could buy materials for the allies."

"This isn't the first time the assholes from the military police get someone hurt in the process because of stunts like these." What Major said next was plain crazy. "One time they spotted a Trost official holding hands with one of his subordinates. They jumped to the conclusion that these two were involved in an illegal affair and that got them into a shitload of trouble. Turned out the kid just hurt his leg and the guy was just supporting him."

"The reason why I haven't barged in on those pigs in their pigsty and slaughter them the way they deserve it is because we don't want to dub the scouts as murderers." Snarled the captain gritting his teeth. Wow.. Guess I should be careful around them from now on. Who knows what type of small unintentional details they might use against us?

"And thanks to them, it made Rias think she has the right to spout some shit out of her dick-fucked mouth. Oh so naïve, that little pimp." The commander is right. None of this would've happened had Rias been any smarter.

"So all this ruckus because bitch thought you stole her stupid earrings?" facepalmed Marcus looking disbelieved. Heck, I don't believe it myself.

"Since when do they think shit like that of us? Don't they fucking trust us?" this is Edward's turn to state his irritation, still putting his hand on the fuming commander's shoulder.

"We have to do something about them, commander. This is considered a high offense." Stated Air Groove swishing her horse tail aggressively. "I never even liked them anyway. They looked like a bunch of stuck-up rich dickholes who will throw a tantrum over every lost expensive possession they own and I was right."

"I guess now is a good time to mention that I never managed to get along with anyone of them anyway." You too, Jean? "In fact, that Issei guy is the one I wanna a pick a bone with! He tried to flirt with my Mikasa!"

"He kept calling me Strawberry Lips. Sugar Cheeks. Sex Doll. He even once said I have killer thighs. I never cared for anything he said as long as he kept his hands to himself." She stated. It was for Issei's personal safety to at least have the decency to not make a move. Who knows what kind of damage Mikasa would've afflicted on his body had he tried such a thing. Suicide, I tell ya. Ackermans are no laughing matter.

"Immoral sonuvabitch thinks he can just stick his dick wherever he pleases." Eren, too? Then again, it's not surprising considering the guy's temperament. "He can go really far, it's downright provoking. I actually punched him once to get him to shut up."

"He once stroked my leg with that perverted look on his face and I marked it with my horseshoe where I kicked him." Complained Air Groove. heh, I remember that one! It was on the day we've first met with the Gremories when we helped them take down that B-level pesky monster somewhere at the outskirts. We were just returning from that expedition at the east until we passed a group of guys with wings trying to subdue the motherfucker and we offered a helping hand. With some good teamwork, vigilant maneuvers, sword slices here and there and the thing was down in no time. Heck, it only took a few of us and not the whole group. It was commander Hanji that made the final blow with a fatal gash to the neck. It's at times like during the battlefield when her strength and ferocity reach maximum levels.

Once the thing was down and done with, the devils approached us and we saw potential allies in them. It was only natural they thank us and it was only natural we agree to keep in touch. As they were talking, Issei snuck up behind Aero and made his first impression on her which.. didn't exactly end well for his facials. Luckily, there weren't many witnesses..

Protecting her virtue wasn't the only reason why she reacted so violently. Air Groove is a feisty horse girl in general and prefers her personal space. She's a bit of a misanthrope owing to her uncompromising hatred towards people in general because of an accident she's once had during one of her early races and only a select few can gain her trust, like us the scouts or allies from other affiliations. So when someone like ol' Issei does the taboo act of touching her and especially in such an ill-mannered fashion, the results can be bloody.

We don't call her the Empress of the scouting legion for nothing. she's had that title back when she was a part of the racing derby seeing as she was the fastest horse girl they've ever had. No one could rival her speed, strength, intelligence or excellent grades. And when she quit them to join the military where her unmatched brilliance still prevailed – her exceptional 3DMG skills giving her the impression of a Valkyrie - she was one of the top 10 graduates, along with Marcus and Edward. Those three were the last to join the scouts and they've been wonderful editions since then.

But I digress. In the meantime, we're still discussing the matter of the Gremories and how to plan their demise.

"I never really cared for them. They never bothered me but they gave me no reason to like them, either." Annie commented uncaringly shrugging from her place at the table with her monotone voice. "But if that's how they normally act with others and especially with their own allies, then I say fuck 'em. We know better people anyway."

"Damn straight, hun. Damn fucking straight." the words came out of the commander's hissing mouth like venom. I almost wanted to feel bad for them. Commander Hanji is a woman of power and authority. If she wanted to get someone in trouble, the hole she's gonna dig for them will be soooo deep, they'll have to claw their way out.

"I still can't believe they acted that way." said a disheartened looking Yaze. He's actually the friendliest guy in the corps and he's the one that got along with Gremoshits the most, so I understand where he came from. "They used to be such good friends to us and then they had to go and ruin what's between us over a dumb piece of jewelry. Just what the hell were they thinking?"

"I'm kinda upset about this as much as you are. But if these are their true colors, then they don't deserve our friendship." Kojou spoke the truth and Major Nanaba was there to confirm it.

"You got that right, K. no way someone shits around with us like that and still call themselves allies."

"It's official. Our alignment is over." Was the commander's final comment on the ordeal.

I was sitting on the edge of the bed later that night, still contemplating all what had transpired so far. The shock over losing those so-called 'friends' had long since gone ever since I've come to terms that they no longer deserve our trust or respect. Fuck you, assholes… I bought you your damn condoms and you show gratitude by blasting me with your demonic lazers?

Now what occupied my head was another matter; what exactly was the commander going to do? Like mentioned earlier, she's a really influential woman. The position of the highest ranking official in the survey corps is not to be taken lightly. She can even be dangerous if need be and if someone hurts us, she can counterattack with twice as much. And considering the heated fight between me and those guys, she'll show squat mercy.

Can't imagine her unleashing her Megadramon, Kaiju, on them to lay waste on their entire house. That'd be too extreme a measure, not to mention unfair - even if they kind of deserve it. The commander is bigger than that. She's fair at handing out the proper punishments according to how severe the offense is.

For instance, a corrupted MP had committed sexual assault on a poor civilian during one of his patrols. The commander had the pig castrated using one of those weird torture devices they own in the attic while the other two superiors beat the shit and whatever ejaculate left out of him. The rest of us provided medical care for the broken victim then accompanied them back home.

One time, a Trostian got greedy so he sneaked into the branch's storage facility and stole the cash which was supposed to go for emergency medical supplies for the sick and injured. Of course everyone was shocked at the sudden lack of funds required to get the treatment so, ultimately, the patients didn't make it. Eventually the MPs caught the bastard and were planning for an agonizing execution but commander Hanji wasn't having any of that – we've just gotten back from an expedition then and witnessed the commotion on the way - She demonstrated her wrath by pulling out her blade and sliced both the guy's arms in one go, then proceeded to torture him with quick slices all over his body in the midst of his screams. The MPs took him in after that and were never heard from again. Most likely dead.

And this time, she had one of her own get attacked so it's safe to say that she won't go easy on the perpetrators. But what she is gonna do in retaliation is beyond me.

All I know that the Gremories are in serious trouble for what they've done. That is for certain.

I heard a knock on the door and there stood Captain, Li. He looked 10 years younger wearing those pajamas. A pair of shorts and a baggy t-shirt can make a guy in his 30's look misleading to guess his age. Just wait till you see him in his bedhair where his bangs cover his forehead instead of parted. The sight would be indescribable.

I couldn't help but smile at his presence. Underneath that rough exterior lies a kind paternal nature that's hard to not like. Those who are close to him know that very well and we love him for that.

He sat by my side and brushed my hair with his fingers moving it behind my shoulder and ear. I love it when he does that. This sort of affection is very welcomed between superiors and their subordinates. Like a parent playing with their child. Even when I tie up my hair in a bun to be able to safely use the gear, he still plays with whatever loose bangs he'd find. He does the same with any longhaired individuals like Ed, Marcus or Mikasa. But shorthaired ones like Jean or Yaze, he'd go for ruffling their heads. I swear I see his permanently angry expression soften up with these acts.

"I know you're upset with what happened today." He started while putting my head on his lap. "I don't blame you for crying over losing what were potentially good friends, but they've lost that privilege if they treat you like a criminal, so they don't deserve your tears anymore."

"I stopped feeling sorry over what happened. But.. can you just imagine the shock I felt when someone like Rias admires you and showers you with praise and affection, then out of the blue, they use this weird tone you'd never have imagined them using against you? 'Kiriha Kisaki, we need to talk!'" I mocked her making me sound like a grumpy old elementary school teacher. "Even going so far as to slap me when I tried to defend myself. Bitch apparently has too much ego for her own good that she can't handle someone raising their voice on her a single decibel."

"She can bitch and whine over her lost dumbass jewels for all i give a shit." Growled the captain. Apparently, he must be thinking of where to slice her from. "I'm more concerned about the fact that she actually had the balls to hit you. As if accusing you of theft isn't enough."

"She's not the only one. That hyena piece of shit, Akino, participated by nailing my other cheek."

"And you broke her fucking nose in return! Good girl!"

"Serves her right!"

"Hey~!" Yaze's playful voice emerged from the entrance as he cheerfully bounced on the bed behind the captain and hugged his back, letting their cheeks touch. "Can't believe that red-haired bimbo went all gangsta on you!"

"And I fired back. Trust me, I didn't get out of this encounter without causing some satisfying damage."

"Did someone else bother you?" asked the captain still twirling my hair.

"No. no. Akiba, Issei, and… that cat girl – "

"Koniko." Yaze reminded.

"Those three had nothing to do with it. And dare I say, I guess they were shaken about this as much as we are." The sad and shocked faces of those three came to memory. Perhaps they felt remorse over what our relationship has gotten to, or maybe they've come to terms with it like I did and thought 'fuck the scouts'.

"You can still talk to them and somehow, if things went well between you, maintain your friendship with them. Just because their mistress was a total dipshit, doesn't mean her servants are the same." All hail Captain Levi and his open-mindedness. Not many people think that way. Whenever someone causes trouble for them, they automatically blame the rest of their family.

Touka Kirishima, Titan Squad, lost her friendship with this girl just because Ayato, The Avengers and Touka's younger brother, got into a fight with that other girl's squad mates. The girl typically cut off her ties with Touka under the excuse that her brother was a 'troublemaker'. She literally got blamed over something another person did just because they were related. Needless to say, she was enraged by such an idiotic mindset. But she never blamed her brother - For Ayato had a legitimate reason for causing friction between them and that other team. And that was taking loots they didn't have the right to – she directed her anger against the bitch with a proper punch to the teeth. And this, in my opinion, is how people should be treated especially if they're gonna point their fingers at you because of another person's act or, in my case, a pair of earrings.

"What if they thought I was in the wrong? What if Rias brainwashed them into believing that I stuff other people's belongings in my pockets?" I stated my worries. Considering what happened, things may never be the same again. I remembered Akiba's stink-eye when I was done with wiping the floor with Akino.

"Yeah. They may not want to speak with any of us again after what happened. It's not like they'll open their arms to us that easily, not that we'd need them to anyway." agreed Yaze.

"Then they may as well fuck themselves if that's the case. Because if they actually trusted us, the thought of one of us stealing something from them would never have crossed their soup for brains. But no matter, what they think about us doesn't mean shit no more and ending our alliance won't be such a big loss anyway. If anything, I think it's for the best if that's how they really are." Gotta agree again with the captain's philosophy.

"So you were being accused of theft, Kiri? Tsk tsk. What douchebaggery." Here came Kojou who had crossed the room and knelt in front of my head that's still on the captain's knee. "I'm sorry this happened to you. If there's anything we've learned from this experience, is that idiots are idiots." He removed my bangs off my forehead to peck me there.

"Kiss her on the lips, brat." Captain's orders.

Kojou gave an amused chuckle then obliged. The feeling of his lips on mine combined with resting my head on the captain's lap felt so sedating. A volcanic eruption could happen at anytime and I wouldn't give a damn. Once Kojou pulled away, I saw the captain's hand satisfyingly ruffling Kojou's head at which he giggled like a chicken.

"When do we make our strike?" I asked.

"First thing tomorrow. No delays." Replied the captain firmly.

"Rias and Akino are out of the question. But I can't help but wonder what the other three are thinking of us right now." wondered Yaze.

"Only one way to find out." I stated.

Each time, I'd think this would be the chapter where the scouts take revenge on the Gremories.

Each time, I'm proven wrong.