The Devil's Knight

Chapter One – The Reborn Ruin Queen

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Where am I?

That was the question running through the mind of Rias Gremory as she was floating in a vast empty void of black and purple swirling mist, reminding her of pictures she had seen of galaxies in space.

As the question would suggest she had no idea where she was, the last thing she remembered was she was sitting in her chair at the Occult Research Club and finishing off some of the paperwork that came with being a President of an Extra Curriculum club at Kuoh Academy. It was a very impressive feat for a beginning 2nd-year student to be the President of a club but Rias was always one to break the mould.

Now she was butt naked in a place she didn't know. Any man would do anything to see the image of Rias Gremory naked with her majestic bosom and blemish free skin. Her long silky hair danced behind her, making her crimson locks look like the ribbons of a professional rhythmic gymnast and her deep blue eyes tried to pierce through the void.

'I've gotta get outta here.' She thought and tried to summon up her magic but failed. She tried again and again with no look. Looking down at her hands her mind was going a mile a minute, 'What's going on? This has never happened before. My magic's there but it just won't do what I want it to.'

Rias had the ability to use magic as she was a Devil from the Gremory household of the 72 Pillars of the Underworld. But she wasn't just any High-class Devil, she was also the younger sister to the Devil who holds the title of Lucifer; Sirzechs Lucifer, one of the most powerful Devils in the Underworld.

The thought of her brother gave her a warm sense of hope at the moment, her brother maybe a good leader and very political when it comes to his job but he adored Rias. If anyone so much as harmed a hair on her head there would be no place in the Underworld, Earth or even Heaven that they could hide. This sort of behaviour usually annoyed Rias but at a time like this, she would welcome it.

"So, the time has finally come." A disembodied female voice echoed out from everywhere.

Rias' guard doubled as she looked around in a panic, "Who's there!?"

The voice let out a gentle laugh, "I'm sorry, it's been so long since I used my physical form. I suppose I should use the form I last had."

Suddenly orbs of white light manifested from nothing before collecting together to form the silhouette that Rias quickly identified as female. It wasn't long before the silhouette faded and for once Rias felt an inkling of jealousy from the beauty of the young woman.

She stared back at Rias with kind deep blue eyes that reflected the young Devil as her white blonde hair danced around like Rias' but not as erratic because of the metal band around it. It was like looking in a mirror except for the hair colour and her dress sense.

She was wearing a crimson corset under a white dress that showed the corset down the front and the skirt ends around mid-thigh, it also had an extension over the skirt that goes down to her shins with embroidery on and royal purple inside. She had on black tights along with knee-high boots with 3-inch heels and black soles. She also had on white gloves that went up the mid bicep and being kept up by gold armbands.

"Hello Rias Gremory, I've been waiting a long time to see you." The young woman said with a smile.

Rias was still on guard so sharply replied, "How do you know my name? and where am I?"

"I'm sorry for this Rias. This is going to be a lot to take in so please bear with me ok."

Rias didn't know why but the sound of her voice calmed her and nodded, "Ok explain."

"First off, my name is Mureas but in this form, I went by the name Cisna. I was the ruler of the Athwani during the Dogma War."

"Wait, wait, wait. What are you talking about being in a form? I've never heard of these Athwani or a Dogma War." Rias interrupted.

"That's to be expected, you see this world wasn't the first but in fact just the most recent incarnation of this world. I am from the previous world and that is where the Athwani existed. They were my people who fought against another empire by the name of the Yshrenia. We fought a war that would later be known as the Dogma War. Does that clear things up?"

Rias nodded so Mureas continued.

"Now for where we are. We are in your mind." Mureas stopped to let Rias comprehend it.

"What? We are in my mind? How is that possible?" Rias asked.

"Yes, we are in your mind. As for how it is very similar to me and Cisna. You are the latest reincarnation of my soul."

Mureas once again stopped as she knew this would hit her reincarnation.

Rias just floated in the same spot with a blank look on her face, she was the reincarnation of the woman standing across from her. While the Buddhist religion believed in the reincarnation of the spirit on death, if she was perfectly honest with herself she never truly believed it. For Rias, it was that you had one life and you should live that life to its fullest. But now she wasn't so sure, "How can I be certain you are telling the truth?"

Mureas nodded, "The Power of Destruction is the magical ability that is only present in members of the Bael household and no other correct." It may have sounded like a question but was more of a statement that Rias just nodded to, "And you are certain I am not a member of that house hold." Rias once again nodded, "Then this should prove I am who I say I am."

Without another word, Mureas raised her hand and immediately black and red energy came burst from her palm and began to fork around her like lightning looking for ground but not once touching her, showing a profound sense of control of the energy. Rias knew that energy straight away as it was, in fact, the Power of Destruction that made some of her family so famous and she also recognised the degree of control similar if not a tad better than her own but the thing that clinched the deal was the energy signature. It was hers.

"Ok, you can stop. I believe you." Mureas cut the magic and the energy died down instantly. "I'm sorry, this is just a lot to take in."

"It's understandable."

"Now why are you here?"

"That I cannot explain all of it."

"Then tell me what you can."

"All I can say is that you will meet someone soon who will explain everything and there is a prophecy that will begin to unfold."

Suddenly a different disembodied voice echoed out, "When eternal ages have passed and ancient scars emerge at last. The earth will cry out for blade long unseen, to honour the reborn soul of the Queen."

"What does that mean?" Rias asked.

Mureas shock her head, "I'm sorry. That is something I cannot say. Now Rias please come closer."

Rias tried to move but couldn't, while she was used to flying with her wings. She wasn't used to floating in space and had nothing to push herself off, "I can't move."

Mureas let out another small laugh, "I'll come to you."

She exploded back into the same white orbs as when she appeared. They moved closer to her before Mureas reformed herself in front of Rias.

"Now Rias, I am going to unlock the power that lay dormant in the depths of your soul. I'm sorry to say but this power is similar to what you know as holy magic so it will hurt when I do but your body will get used to it. Are you ready?"

"Do I have to do this?" Rias asked she wasn't a fan of having a set future but one she could make.

Mureas gave her a sad smile, "I'm sorry Rias but yes you do. This is an important undertaking and you'll need everything you have to combat it. However, this may also yield good things for you. I don't have much time left so are you ready?"

Rias readied herself and nodded, "Yes, let's do this."

Mureas smiled, "You are just like I was in my youth. Now good luck Rias and trust the man who'll be coming into your life soon, he'll protect with his life."

Rias was confused but decided to trust the young woman so nodded, "I will."

"Good now, let begin," Mureas said and placed her hand between Rias' breasts directly over her heart.

It was like the dam of a reservoir was opened for Rias as she felt a surge of power coming from a place she didn't even know existed. While she knew it was nowhere near as powerful as her brother, mother or father it was certainly a significant improvement for her. But as soon as she felt the power she also felt the pain, the pain of a thousand knives being stabbed into her skin at the same time and like she was stood in the centre of a flame that she couldn't escape.

She so desperately wanted to cry out in pain but nothing came from her lips and her eyes were tight shut she didn't see the tears roll down Mureas' face at seeing the pain she caused to someone. She knew it was now time to relieve her as her power was fully released.

Mureas burst into her orbs before encasing every inch of Rias' astral body before sinking into her skin, giving Rias a bright glow as her features eased as pain from the holy magic was soothed by Mureas' presences.

Once the pain had finally disappeared, Rias opened her eyes and looked around for Mureas but found no one. After giving up she looked down to her still aura covered hands and was amazed, "Such power, it's so warm and soothing. Is this what it's like to be in the light of Heaven?" Rias asked herself before trying to test her new powers.

Suddenly the pain returned momentarily just as she was about to use her powers, "Why can't I use them? What's the point in them if I can't use them?"

Before she could try and find answers she felt a strong pull and in the next moment she was jerked awake on the same chair she remembered being on. Looking around, she saw the various bookcases filled with a multitude of books about the occult, the two couches that the members of the club and guest sat on with a coffee table in the middle and all the various symbols written around the room.

Her eyes then drifted to the open window near her and saw the full moon hanging in the sky. Rias could tell by its position that it was at least midnight.

"It must have been a dream," Rias said, looking to the same hand she tried to access her powers from. But now there was no pain, no warmth and no boost in power, "Wanting to get rid of Riser must be hitting me harder than I thought." She said before laughing, "As if I'd have a secret power or these Athwani, Yshrenia or Dogma War even exist. It sounds like something out of my manga, I may have to lay off them a bit."

Rias looked at the paperwork left and didn't feel like finishing it tonight. She stood from her desk and stretched her aching muscles before walking to the door and leaving the room, locking it and leaving the strange dream behind…

Or so she thought.

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End of Chapter One

TBC in Chapter Two

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Authors Notes – Thanks for reading the first chapter/prologue of The Devil's Knight. As you can tell from my username, I am a huge fan of the White Knight Chronicles games. I have been wanting to do a story on them for a while and I also love Highschool DxD so I thought up a story and let my ideas flow.

I read one as a Guest a while back but annoyed it wasn't continued so I started one of my own.

This story will be similar to canon except Leonard is the main character and there will be a twist on Issei along with some twist and turns in the story so you readers won't basically be reading canon.

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