"Let's go Gasper-kun. Go outside and we will help you control your power," Naruto offered his hand, and Gasper slowly but surely took it. The older blond pulled the younger platinum blond to his feet. Naruto knew that Gasper was still really nervous and afraid of everyone, but he had gained minute confidence in himself.
Naruto began walking out toe door with Ravel following close behind. At the frame he turned around to Rias, "Sometimes you don't have to force yourself Rias-chan," he said, "All you need to do is look at their problem and find the best way to comfort them. Trying to force the situation would be detrimental in the long run you know." He stepped into the hallway and leaned his back against the wall waiting for everyone.
Rias thought deeply about what Naruto had just told her and lowered her heard down. Gasper Vladi, the servant she had so much trouble with controlling because of his personality, his lack of confidence and control of his own power, had connected with Naruto after their first initial conversation with each other. Once again Naruto have proven to her that she was still immature, and needed his help in everything. Even with her servant problem, a problem that she should have handled herself.
"Well . . . I don't know, but isn't this a bit too extreme?" Ravel asked with a sweatdrop while watching the weird scene in front of her. Xenovia, holding Durandal in her hand, chased Gasper slashing wildly with the intent of bodily harm. Koneko had joined in on the fun too by holding garlic in her hand and scaring Gasper with it. Naruto chuckled. He had never seen the usually quiet girl having so much fun before despite the outward stoic face she had.
"I just hope Xenovia won't accidentally cut him with her sword," Naruto laughed, "She is skillful, but she tends to destroy things with brute power rather than finesse like Kiba."
"I can see that Naruto-sama," Ravel nodded her head. The young Phenex turned her head to Rias, who was sitting on the nearby bench looking at the training with a sad expression on her face. Ravel knew why she was sad, and she didn't want anyone, especially Rias Gremory, to be sad. It reminded Ravel so much about the engagement party a few months ago when the girl thought that her fiancé, Ravel's, would never return to save her, Rias.
Making up her mind, Ravel turned her head to Naruto and said strongly, "Naruto-sama can I go for a bit?"
"Hm? Oh sure, of course you can Ravel-chan," Naruto nodded with a smile.
Ravel walked to Rias in a slow pace. She stopped beside the crimson heiress and cleared her throat to gain the girl's attention, "Rias-sama."
"Oh, Ravel, can I help you?" Rias kindly asked.
"Can I sit with you for a moment?" Ravel asked to which Rias nodded her head. The blond Phenex sat down next to her. They sat there in silence for a few moments before Ravel decided to break the ice.
"Rias-sama, do you remember the conversation between us at your and my brother's engagement party?" Rias eyes gained a wide eyed look.
"It's the past now Ravel" Rias shook her head. It wasn't something she wanted to remember "I…"
"No, it isn't Rias-sama," Ravel said as calm as possible and just as quiet to prevent Naruto from over hearing them, but she wasn't quite sure if he could sense her emotions directly or not, "The Rias-sama I saw that day is sitting right beside me." Ravel turned her head to Rias, "Don't you realize it? Naruto-sama said that because he really cares for you. He would do anything to help you. It's not because he thinks you're immature or anything. It is just in his nature. It's the way he is and will always be," Ravel turned her head to look at Naruto, who was trying to avoid Gasper as the boy ran behind him to hide from Xenovia and Durandal. Rias watched on with a small smile gracing her face, "I really respect you Rias-sama, but please stop thinking you're not good enough for Naruto-sama because of all the things he has done for you."
"Ravel…" Rias called the younger devil, "thank you, your words really helped me."
"A-Ah…it's nothing Rias-sama," Ravel smiled nervously trying her best not to panic. Being praised by Naruto was one thing. He was her fiancé and she was also her manager, but being praised by a pure blooded devil with notoriety like Rias was truly something for her, "I just spoke what was on my mind that is all."
"Ufufu, you're so cute Ravel," Rias giggled, her hand covering her mouth. Her early depression disappeared and she felt reinvigorated.
"Rias-sama, don't tease me like that," Ravel blushed.
"You know, I'm considering about sharing Naruto-kun with you when I marry him," Rias said with her own blush at the idea while Ravel's cheeks only reddened even more in embarrassment, "It's pretty common that devils, of high status, have harems, especially, in Naruto's case. We both know that he has attracted a lot of attention from other females, so a harem would be the best option for the both of us. Considering that we are both his legal wives after you come of age."
"Rias-sama… don't say things like that," Ravel stood up and ran away with her cheeks completely matching Rias' hair. The crimson heiress stood up and walked to where Naruto was standing. After all Naruto had helped her drag Gasper out his his room, so she should reward him accordingly. Speaking of such, it had been a long time since she cooked ramen for him, because Grayfia proscribed the salty, unhealthy food, and made sure no one snuck ramen for Naruto. Saying it was the worst moment of Naruto's life was an understatement.
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