The Fallen Dragon of Domination and the Inheritor of the Void

by SavageLotus102696

Azrael Malkovich, a warrior who escaped the clutches of the man that killed his parents. Issei Hyoudou, a human turned demigod by an entity of limitless power. One seeks vengeance and will walk the path of domination, the other destined to unite the Infinite and the Dream. Featuring a motherly Ophis, an adorable Lilith and OOC characters. Dark, Antihero OC. Smart, Powerful Issei

1. Chapter 1 A Humble Beginning

Hello Everyone, SavageLotus102696 here and welcome to my very first story, now before you start reading the story let me just apologize in advance for the following: first, English is not my first language so expect some grammatical errors every now and then, second, like I said this my first story ever, I have never written anything like this and I have a mixed style of writing so if you're going to criticize me please do it professionally, any unjustified rants or flames will be ignored. Third, I can't promise an exact update schedule because I'm currently studying a medical course in college and most of my time is spent on my studies to the point that I barely socialize with anyone including my family. Lastly, I don't have any lead sources about the plot of Highschool DxD besides the anime and manga ( including wikipedia), I've tried searching for the light novels but it seems they are not available in my country. And also I'm new to anime and I've only started watching about 2 years ago with only a few known anime such as Highschool DxD so bear with me with my limited anime knowledge.

As you read on you will notice a lot of deviations from canon, Issei will not become a devil and he doesn't have the Boosted Gear. For obvious reasons this will be a harem pairing, it will be divided between my OC and Issei (Rias is not the main pairing nor is she part of Issei's harem. Honestly every story I read she's almost always the main girl no matter what or who the protagonist is, seriously people mix it up a bit. Anyways I'll pair her with my OC but not as a main pairing so sorry not sorry Rias fans. The Harem list for both my OC and Issei have already been made so don't pressure me with adding or removing a member. Female Vali is a big no for me, Ophis will be female from the very beginning and is way OOC but is not in anyone's harem.

Before you start reading I just want to get something off my shoulder. It's about the two latest episodes of Highschool DxD the one with the Gremory peerage vs Bael peerage. My main topic is about Issei, I'm just going to say it now that I hate his guts. Throughout the episode I've noticed that he lacked any form of sportsmanship against Sairaorg's peerage members(apart from that stripping devil that I won't bother remembering). He was straight out saying he was going to kill them for hurting his friends. "Hey you hurt my friends so in turn I plan to kill some of yours alright"(Yes, more of the typical revenge for hurting my nakama crap) though he did warn Sairaorg's queen it was still a dick move in a friendly competition. What the hell did he expect, it's a freaking rating game, people get hurt no matter what, you're not supposed to expect that all of your team mates will leave the tournament unscathed, and there's no shame in defeat because it helps a person learn and grow from it. Not only that, he was openly planning to commit murder... in front of an audience... filled with children, perverted devil children but children nonetheless, yeah some role model you are. One other thing, spoilers for those who haven't watched the episode yet, this is how Issei gained Cardinal Crimson Promotion "Boobs. I was saved by them. And I'll keep chasing after them". Okay, Ichika's denseness I can handle, Arata's perversion is tolerable, Eren's tantrums and Mikasa's brocon attitude are somewhat normal considering their lifestyle, Aqua's life with Kazuma(enough said ), Darkness's masochism is nothing new, Megumin's explosions are awesome, Natsu's nakama powers, Erza's asspulls, Gray's tendency to strip, even Juvia's obsession I can slide through that, but this right here is the epitome of stupidity that makes me want to question why I even bother with the show. But just because I disapprove with the anime doesn't mean I'm going to call it quits with this story. Issei in my story is going to train his ass off to gain his powers.

Sorry for my ranting I just need to blow off some steam.

I'm still working on chapter 3, this update is just a revise of chapter 1.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Highschool DxD, or any other franchise I may add or mention to this story. All I own are my plot twists and original characters.

'Talking'

"Thinking"

'Communication'

'Ddraig, Lilith, Albion etc.. Talking, Sacred Gear Announcements '

"Ddraig, Lilith, etc ... Thinking"

[Ddraig Communicating with his host]

(Lilith Communicating with her host )

{Telepathic Communication}

*Expression*

Flashback

Chapter 1- A Humble Beginning

-Nighttime. Outskirts of Moscow, Russia-

A young boy, five years old, was lying in bed in his room. He had spiky black hair and violet eyes. He wore black pajamas with a blue collar. He was currently reflecting on his trip with his parents to an art gallery, filled with the national treasures of Russian fine art.

"I wonder if I can be as good as those guys?" The boy mused to himself as he thought about the many beautiful paintings, sculptures and other great pieces of art.

'Nah, who am I kidding, I'm just a middle class shut-in nobody. I don't even have any friends and I haven't talk to anyone else besides my parents.' The boy berated himself. Though being young, he is smarter than most kids his age to the point where he was recommended by his teachers to be enrolled in a school for gifted children, to which he declined, calmly stating that he was fine with studying in a regular school.

He was about to go to sleep when suddenly he heard voices downstairs. Curiosity getting the best of him he silently slid out of his room to check it out. Upon reaching the staircase he heard an unfamiliar voice, a man to be precise having a conversation with his parents. Not wanting to be the cause of disturbance the boy decided to hide behind the rails and eavesdrop on the exchange.

'Marius don't you see, you're holding back young Azrael from his full potential.' Said the man.

"They're talking about me. Is this another one those guys from the school for the gifted? No, it can't be, it's already too late at night for one to meet with my parents" Azrael thought to himself.

'My answer is still no, I won't let my son join the Grigori.' Said Marius.

'I have to agree with my husband here, I won't let my little Azzy become a lackey working for your fallen angel boss obsessed with researching Sacred Gears, no offense dear.' Azrael's mother sternly said to the man before quickly apologizing to her husband.

'Non taken.' Marius casually replied to his wife.

"Why did you have to call me Azzy in front of a stranger." thought an embarrassed Azrael as he clutched his head and cried comical tears. It was then he realized something odd with the conversation.

"Wait a minute what's a Sacred Gear and more importantly what did she mean by fallen angel boss?" thought Azrael as he now had questions regarding the topic at hand but otherwise continued to listen on.

'I think you misunderstand me, I never said for him to join the Grigori to help with Azazel's pointless studies, I meant for him to become my apprentice and join our cause against the angels and devils.' The man corrected the two.

'What do you mean my lord? We've been in a ceasefire with those factions ever since we sealed the Heavenly Dragons, what's changed?' Asked Marius now curious and at the same time worried for his family's safety.

'Ah the great war hero who slaughtered angels and devils alike by the hundreds is concerned for his family's safety. Have you not settled down with this "weak human" you would have become a general of the Grigori.' Said the man as he relished on the memories of his enemies dying by the hands of a young Marius before gesturing to the woman with distaste.

'I'd appreciate it if you would so kindly apologize to my wife... Lord Kokabiel.' growled Marius as he clenched his fists and tried his best not to kill the man right then and there.

The woman paid no attention to the insult and focused more on calming down her husband, she grabbed his hand with her own and squeezed it.

'Dear it's okay I'm not offended at all.' She said but her husband continued to stare at the man with malice.

'Marius.' She said sternly and finally got his attention as he looked at her with a slightly relaxed expression.

'Mirai h-' Marius tried to say something but what cut-off when Mirai placed her index finger on his lips to silence him.

'Ep, not another word mister.' Said Mirai

'But-' Marius tried to retort but Mirai clamped his mouth shut with her thumb and index finger.

'Water under the bridge.' Mirai calmly said before glaring at the man.

'Never refer to my race as weaklings again crow; ah sorry dear.' Said Mirai with her eyes closed and a strained smile before once again quickly apologizing to her husband.

Marius with his mouth still shut by his wife could only shrug his shoulders and mumble incoherent words.

Seeing as Marius had finally calmed down Mirai released her grip on his mouth and hoped no more tension will arise between the three.

'I apologize for my rather rude manners, I had no intention to offend you or your wife.' Said Kokabiel with his own strained smile, before the two could respond he quickly raised his hand to stop them.

'Now as I was saying the angels and devils have allied together with the full intention of wiping us out' Said Kokabiel with false worry, he knew that Marius and Mirai would never give their son to him unless it was quite urgent and so he made a lie in the hopes of convincing the boy's parents.

'Impossible, the devils would never ally themselves with the angels.' Said a surprised Marius.

'They're getting desperate Marius, they know that we have the upper hand, and so an alliance is their only hope to drive us back. As we speak they are already amassing an army large enough to overwhelm us, it may take some time for them to mobilize their troops though as based from my spies' information most of them are still young and in training but it will only delay our inevitable doom.' Said Kokabiel with fake concern.

'That's troubling news indeed.' Said a now worried Marius.

'But what's that have to do with our son? He doesn't even know he's a fallen angel-human hybrid.' Said an equally worried Mirai.

'Lord Azazel has sent me to recruit as many younglings as possible to counter the coming storm, your son is the first on my list of potential recruits and if my senses are correct he has a very powerful Sacred Gear that can turn the tide to our favor... You can come out now young one.' Explained Kokabiel before calling out to the presence hiding behind the rails of the staircase.

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"Am I hearing this right; the existence of the supernatural, my dad's a war hero, an angel-devil alliance coming to kill us all, I'm a fallen angel hybrid with a Sacred Gear which I still have no clue what it is or what it does, I don't understand any of this." Azrael thought to himself in utter confusion. He was then brought back to his senses as the man called Kokabiel called out to him.

-Line Break-

'You can come out now young one.' Said Kokabiel as he stared at the rails of the staircase awaiting for the boy to reveal himself with the other two adults doing the same.

Slowly, Azrael poked his head out over the banister and observed his surroundings, he quickly took notice of the guest's appearance. A young man sitting on the left couch in their living room wearing a black robe, he had pale skin, pointy ears, long black hair and blood red eyes.

"This is Kokabiel? The guy sure is ugly." Azrael mused to himself.

On the opposite couch sat Azrael's parents. Marius Malkovich. He had light brown shoulder length hair and violet eyes, to his left sat Mirai Malkovich formerly known as Mirai Kirishima before marrying Marius. A buxom woman who appears to be in her mid twenties, with long black hair reaching all the way to her thighs and beautiful cerulean eyes, both were in their sleeping attire with Marius wearing a white tank top and black boxers and Mirai wearing a violet nightgown. There was a good 2 minutes of silence from both groups before Marius decided to speak.

'Son how long have you been listening to us?' Question Marius.

'Long enough... So mom and dad care to explain to me what the heck is going on and who exactly is this guy and why exactly is my involvement in this situation so important?' Replied Azrael before asking questions of his own.

'Well before I answer your questions let me ask you, do believe in the supernatural?' Marius answered with a question.

'I don't know, am I supposed to?' Replied Azrael.

'*Sigh* I guess you'll find out sooner or later anyways.' Said Marius as he rubbed his temples.

'Dear are you sure you want to tell him?' Mirai asked with concern as she placed her right hand over his left shoulder.

'He has the right to know and let's face it our son is too smart for his own good, he'll would've figured it out on his own.' Said Marius as he grasp her hand with his own and squeezed it to calm her down.

'Alright I trust your judgment. But go easy with the details dear, I still remember the day you revealed everything to me, it took me about a week to finally accept who you really are and if I know our son he might do the same.' Whispered Mirai to her husband so that only the two of them could hear.

'Of course, when have I ever let you dow- ow Miwai that huwts.' Marius tried to reply but his cheeks were suddenly pinched by his wife.

'I mean it, no traumatizing our child' Said Mirai with authority. Marius could only nod as he cried comical tears.

'Good.' Said Mirai before letting go of her husband and facing their son with her usual kind smile.

'Azzy come down from there it's not polite to hide when people are talking to you' Said Mirai.

'Mom please not in front our guest.' Replied Azrael as he went downstairs with his hands hiding his face in embarrassment.

'What's wrong with calling you Azzy?' Mirai asked innocently, tilting her head to the left in confusion.

"And you're the one telling me that I shouldn't traumatize our child" Thought Marius monotonously.

Azrael still hiding his face just stood in the middle of the group for a good minute until he was called out by the man named kokabiel.

'Come sit with me young one.' Said Kokabiel, Azrael lifted his face from his hands and looked at the man and scrutinized him.

'I promise I won't bite.' Said Kokabiel as he raised his hands in defense. Still wary of the man, Azrael hesitantly sat beside him but kept a good distance between them. He kept staring at the man and felt uneasy just being near him, Kokabiel in turn only smiled back at the boy in a failed attempt to appear friendly, before anything else could happen both of their attention were called by Marius.

'*Cough* I think I owe you an explanation Azrael, now son I won't go into full detail and only tell you what you need to know and everything that you're about to hear is absolutely true and I want you keep a clear head and listen carefully, you can ask questions later and I'll answer to the best of my abilities ok?' Said Marius. Azrael nodded.

'Alright now let's begin...' As Marius began to explain the world of the supernatural, the faction of each species, the Great War, the sealing of the Heavenly Dragons along with the ceasefire, the devil civil war, the sacred gears and their purpose, his, Kokabiel, and Azrael's true identity, Kokabiel then added his own made up story regarding the current dilemma of their faction. As both of them finished explaining Marius noticed that his son had a blank expression as the boy processed what he just heard. Finally after several minutes he spoke.

'So let me get this straight you guys are both fallen angels and he's one of the faction leaders and you used to be a soldier fighting alongside him during this so called Great War.' Said Azrael as he gestured to both Kokabiel and his father.

'That's right.' Replied Marius.

'and we're currently in a cease fire with the other factions?'

Marius nodded.

'And I'm half human and half fallen angel?'

'Correct'

'Dad, I don't mean to be rude but do you really expect me to believe everything you jus... What the heck are those !?' Asked Azrael with disbelief before it turned into shock as he gazed upon his father whom by now had 3 pairs of black feathered wings on his back.

'Believe me now?' Asked Marius, his son's reply never came as the boy in question fainted where he sat.

'Well, I guess I should've expected that.' Said Marius with a shrug.

'*Sigh* Let's just wait until he wakes up.' Said a very stressed out Mirai as she massaged her temples.

-Line Break-

'Ugh..I just had the strangest dream' Said Azrael as he regained consciousness. He sat up and rubbed his eyes to clear his field of vision, as he looked around he quickly noticed something that told him that it was all too real. His father still had wings on his back prior to his fainting, only this time he was not alone as Kokabiel manifested his own black wings but had 5 pairs in contrast to Marius' 3.

'Unfortunately it wasn't a dream young one.' Said Kokabiel, he looked at the boy's parents 'I need to speak with the boy in private.'

Marius and Mirai were about to protest but Kokabiel assured them that it will only take a few moments, hesitantly, they complied as Marius retracted his wings and both made their way towards the kitchen.

When Kokabiel made sure they were alone he once again sat beside the boy and raised his hand to halt any interruptions and unlike Marius he kept his wings projected.

'I know you have more unanswered questions but right now we need to get back to the topic at hand.'

'You mean about me joining the Grigori?'Asked Azrael.

'Yes, as I stated before we need you to join our cause as you are the only fallen angel currently wielding a Sacred Gear and with most of our already small population too busy with research, there are very few left with the capability to fight, the odds are truly not in our favor ' Kokabiel grimly stated.

'But won't you need more to turn the tide? Even if you train me with your best warriors how can one person stand a chance against two armies?' Asked Azrael.

'Oh you will not be alone my child, there are 99 other candidates who will be joining you, and with you in our ranks we will have the best fighting force the world has ever seen'

'How can you be certain I can be a game changer? I don't even know what Sacred Gear I possess.'

'We will cross that bridge eventually. Now, if you join me you will have to leave your parent's house and live in one of my strongholds. What do you say?' Said Kokabiel as he stood up and offered his hand. Azrael in turn stared at the hand as he considered the offer.

'If I say yes will I get to visit my parents?'

'No you may not, your training will require most of your time and wasting it with petty reunions will only hinder your progress' Said Kokabiel with slight irritation.

'Then thanks but no thanks, I'd rather stay a shut-in than be separated from my family'

'Is that your final decision?'

'Yes, now if you'll excuse me I need to get some shut eye.' Said Azrael as he stood and went towards his room ,or at least tried to. Before he could even reach the stairs a hand grasped the hem of his collar, looking over his shoulder he no longer saw a man but rather a enraged predator denied of its prey.

'If you won't join me willingly then I'll just force you to!' Said Kokabiel with a predatory grin. Azrael squirmed from his place as he desperately tried to free himself from the madman's grip but to no avail, seeing he had no options left he called out his parents to save him.

'MOM! DAD! HELP! this guy is trying to kidnap me!' Hearing his son's plea, Marius literally blasted his way to the living room, light based swords in each hand and wings protruding from his back, seconds later Mirai also arrived at the scene, handgun at the ready.

'Get your filthy hands off my son!' Threatened Marius as more light swords manifested around his body.

'I maybe human but I'll be damned if I let you hurt my little boy.' Said Mirai, her handgun aimed directly between the fallen angel's eyes.

'Is that suppose to frighten me mortal? Then go ahead, take the shot, I'll just use him as my personal meat shield.' Mocked Kokabiel as he placed the boy in front of Mirai's line of fire.

'You damn coward!' Shouted Mirai.

'Mirai don't, I'll handle him while you save Azrael.' Marius quietly told his wife.

'Oh by the way, you didn't expect me to come here unprepared now did you?' Queried Kokabiel. With a snap of his fingers a dozen magic circles suddenly appeared across the room, as the circles disappeared out came more fallen angels, but unlike their leader these fallen were wearing masks and equipped with trident-like weaponry.

'Too afraid to fight me alone now are you? ' Mocked Marius.

'On the contrary, they're just here to make sure no one interrupts us.' Said Kokabiel before turning around and handing over his captive to one of his flunkies 'Make sure he doesn't escape.' And once again turned to face his opponents.

'Now then, who should I kill first, ah I know' Said Kokabiel as he materialized half a dozen light spears and threw it to his designated target. Before anyone else could react, Mirai was suddenly pinned to the wall as light spears pierced her chest and stomach, not even a scream escaped her mouth as she stared lifelessly onto the ground.

'Mom No!' Shouted Azrael as he tried to reach for her but was held back by his captors, feeling a mixture of grief over the loss of a loved one and pure rage towards the murderer he unknowingly aroused a being from its slumber.

'You Bastard!' Roared Marius in anguish as both combatants charged against each other.

Marius raised his sword over his head and swung down hard with an intention to bisect Kokabiel, Kokabiel in turn merely side stepped to his right and delivered a left uppercut to Marius' diaphragm, he then grabbed Marius by the wrist and twisted it forcefully causing Marius to drop his sword. Marius quickly recovered from the attack and delivered a right cross to Kokabiel then grabbed his head and launched his knee to the man's face, he then spun and launched a devastating spinning hook kick, sending Kokabiel right into the wall and creating a hole from it.

'*Cough**Cough* Hahahahaha! It seems that the quiet life has not dulled your fighting skills Marius' Laugh Kokabiel as he emerged from the rubble. His face slightly bruised from Mairus' assault as blood trickled down his lips and his nose was slightly bent, his pain ignored by the overwhelming sensation of a good fight, he grinned menacingly and charged at Marius, the two once again clashing in a show of force.

-Line Break-

'Mom's dead, dad's fighting for both of us and I'm just here watching helplessly, mom died because of my weakness, I'm a disgrace to my family.' Sobbed Azrael as he clenched his hands until his nails pierced his skin and drew blood.

[What are you willing to sacrifice to avenge your mother and aid your father in this fight?] Said a deep and powerful voice.

"Huh? Great now I'm hearing things, I must me losing my mind already." Thought Azazel.

[Boy! this is not the time to berate yourself, now, answer the question!] Shouted the same voice.

"Are you my conscience or something?"

[For the love of... Boy! Just answer the damn question!]

'Why? Does answering your dumb question solve my current dilemma? Will it give me special powers? Will I become an oh so powerful being?'

[Of all my hosts, this brat really gets on my nerves.]

"Well excuse me for being too emotional right now, I haven't exactly had a good night as you can see for yourself mister stupid voice in my head."

[... Are you done?]

"Yeah, I guess."

[Good, because if I had a physical form right now I'd be strangling you...*Sigh* to answer your question. Yes, whatever body part you sacrifice will give you power but that power will depend on what you are willing to offer.]

"How does giving one part of my body grant me power?"

[Well for one, it will replace your human part with a dragon's]

"Wait a minute, you said dragon, does that mean that you're one of the heavenly dragons or maybe the Dragon King Vitra?"

[So you know of our existence. Might as well tell you now, I'm the Heavenly Dragon Ddraig, also known as the Red Dragon Emperor, my soul resides in the Boosted Gear and you are my host little brat. Now, enough with formalities, choose or your father will soon join your mother.]

"Fine then take my heart"

[That's not exactly a small price to pay.]

"I know, but right now my father needs me so are you going to help or not you stupid grumpy dragon!?"

[Very well, then repeat after me... and I'm not stupid or grumpy you shitty little brat.] Replied Ddraig before muttering at the end.

-Line Break-

Minutes have past and Marius was lying prone on the ground groaning as pain washed over his entire body , his clouded mind and attempts of ending the fight quick had backfired, unable to think clearly he miscalculated the trajectory of Kokabiel's right hook and in turn left him wide open, the end result was an epic beat down he has ever received.

'I have to say I'm quite impressed you were able to fight me as an equal, well, for a short duration that is.' Said Kokabiel as he stood before the downed Marius. 'But sadly I have to end this.' and manifested three light spears around him. 'Good-bye old fri-.' He stopped midsentence as he felt a surge of power rising from the young fallen.

'I, Azrael Malkovich, half fallen angel, host of the Red Dragon Emperor and wielder of the Boosted Gear, hereby pledge my heart to the Heavenly Dragon, I shall walk the path of domination and annihilate those who oppose me! Shine forth Over- Boost!' Chanted Azrael.

'What the fuck are you mumbling about brat?!' Asked the irritated fallen angel restraining the boy.

'Welsh Dragon Over-Booster' Shouted Ddraig as the gauntlet that is the Boosted Gear manifested itself on Azrael's left arm before it dispersed over his entire body, his red armour had the resemblance of a dragon. jewels also covered his armor: two for each arm, one over the hand, the other on the forearm just below the elbow, one jewel on each knee and finally a large jewel overlapping the center of the breastplate. Golden spikes protruded from the helmet, shoulder, elbow and areas. The helmet resembled a humanoid dragon with green visors, lastly a tail extending from the upper back with rocket thrusters in between it.

'What the hell?!' Shouted one fallen angel.

'Boost' Echoed from the gauntlet. Azrael felt his power rising and punched the other fallen on the gut, his armoured hand tearing through the flesh and killing the captor. 'Dragon Shot!' Said Azrael as a ball of red energy manifested from the gauntlet and formed a cylindrical pattern as it blasted another fallen angel squire in the chest. The ten remaining guards were either too stunned or scared to move from what they have just witnessed.

'You fools fight back!' Barked Kokabiel as he momentarily took his eyes off Marius and turned to his minions. He predicted the child's parents to fight back and so he brought in back-up just in case things went south what he didn't expect was Azrael activating his Sacred Gear during his abduction. Too distracted by the turn of events Kokabiel didn't notice Marius slowly standing up, Marius created a light sword and thrust it at the Cadre, but since he was too injured and his vision was turning blurry, he missed the chest and instead stabbed the Cadre's left shoulder.

'Aaaahhhhh! You tenacious fool just die already!' Screamed Kokabiel in pain before returning his attention to Marius. Kokabiel kicked Marius on the stomach, giving them a slight distance from each other then launched his feathers towards Mairus. Marius too injured to move created a light shield to protect himself, before the feathers could even hit him though, Azrael dashed towards his father and stood right in front of him, his armor taking the full brunt of the force. As the barrage of feathers subsided Azrael fell on his knees, the assault left small dents all over the armor.

"What the heck, how can his feathers even harm me?" Thought Azrael, his suit may have protected him but it still felt as if he was shot with a barrage of bullets.

'*Cough*Son are you alright?' Asked Marius with worry, ignoring his injuries for his son's sake.

'Yeah I'm fine dad. Dad can you still fight?' Azrael reassured his father.

'*Cough* I've been in tougher situations before, this is nothing compared to what I've endured during the Great War.' Answer Marius as helped his son stand up.

'Well things have gotten interesting, father and son fighting for survival. How amusing.' Said Kokabiel with a grin as he removed the light sword on his shoulder, his minions by now recovered from their shock and stood behind the fallen angel leader.

'My orders have not changed, leave this fight to me.' Ordered Kokabiel.

'It's two against one I don't think you have a chance.' Taunted Azrael.

'Don't get arrogant brat, your father can barely stand and you don't even have any formal combat training, you killed those two fools by sheer luck' Retorted Kokabiel.

'Son let's charge him together, we have a better chance if we formed a coordinated attack.' Said Marius.

'What do you have in mind?' Whispered Azrael.

'I'll draw his attention while you attack from behind, don't worry he's easily distracted and his lackeys are too slow to react. We strike on my mark'

'Alright.'

[Oi brat, finish this quick your running out of fumes.] Said Ddraig.

"What? And you're telling me this just now?!" Thought Azrael Angrily.

'Son move now.' Whispered Marius.

Snapping back to his senses, Azrael charged another dragon shot, Marius took a frontal assault towards Kokabiel, creating another light sword a slashed vertically. Kokabiel parried with his own light sword, his attention fully on the father, he did not notice the son sneaking in from behind.

'Dragon Sho-'

'Reset' Echoed from the gauntlet.

'Huh? What happened?' Asked a dumbfounded Azrael, before his armor disappeared along with the gauntlet. He collapsed on the floor as fatigue suddenly overwhelmed his body.

[I'm sorry partner, but since this is your first time using my power you were only able to maintain it for a short duration.] Said Ddraig somberly.

'So... we...lost?' Muttered Azrael as he slowly lost consciousness.

'Azrael! Ahhhhhh!' Exclaimed Marius before shouting in pain as he was stabbed by Kokabiel's feathers. He too joined his son on the ground.

'It's over, take the child to my personal training facility.' Said Kokabiel as he stared at the host of Ddraig.

'What about the father and the mother?' Asked one of the subordinates.

'Is he still alive?'

One of them approached Marius and checked for his pulse, after a few moments he felt one albeit a weak one.

'Yes my lord'

'Then bring him to one of my hideouts, I have an associate who'd be more than willing to experiment on him, as for the mother, dispose of her and clear any evidence of us being here.' Said Kokabiel while he licked his lips in anticipation with thoughts of breaking his beaten opponent.

'As you wish lord Kokabiel.' Said the fallen before dragging Marius' body and teleporting away via a magic circle.

As the others proceeded to rid the evidence, Kokabiel knelt down to catch the gaze of the barely conscious Azrael.

'Azrael my child you will now serve under me understand?' Said Kokabiel calmly.

'Go... to... hell.' Snarled Azrael before completely passing out.

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-Kuoh, Japan-

"Come on Irina where the heck are you?" thought an five year old boy. He was in the park playing Hide n' Seek with his best and only friend Irina. He had brown eyes and messy brown hair . He wore simple clothing consisting of a purple shirt, a pair brown shorts and slippers. As he kept looking around, he didn't pay attention to what was in front of him and accidentally bumped into someone.

'Ahh! Sorry I didn't see you there.' Said the boy as he recovered and quickly bowed in apology.

'It's fine I'm not hurt.' Said the stranger

'Huh?' The boy raised his head to look at the person. He quickly took notice that it was a girl, a few years older than him. She had long black hair that reached below her hips, she had grey eyes and pointed ears. Her attire consisted of a purple head band and a white and purple gothic lolita dress with the top open and tape in the shape of an x covering her nipples.

'Ummm... Hi I'm Issei Hyoudou, what's your name?' Said Issei as he over his right hand.

'What are you doing?' Asked the girl, tilting her head to the side and starring at Issei's outstretched arm.

'Well my mom said this is how you introduce yourself to someone you just met' Said Issei while flashing her a grin.

'I see.' Said the girl and grabbed Issei's hand with her own.

'Ophis.'

'Excuse me?'

'My name is Ophis.'

'Nice to meet you Ophis.' Said Issei while he shook her hand.

'Strange.' Said Ophis when they both let go. She looked at her hand finding the gesture odd.

'Say Ophis do you want to help me find my friend Irina.' Asked Issei, causing Ophis to return her gaze to the boy.

'Friend? What is a friend?' Asked Ophis, once again tilting her head to the side in curiosity.

'You don't know what a friend is?' Exclaimed Issei, Ophis only nodded.

'Okay, well a friend is someone you hang out and play with, someone you care about, someone you have a bond with and someone who's there by your side when you need them most.' Explained Issei. Again Ophis only nodded. She walked past Issei and stood behind one of the trees, before Issei could even ask she quickly pulled a child hiding from it.

'Mou, what gives?' Said the child also five years old while struggling to get free. The child had violet eyes and spiky chestnut hair and had a scruffy ponytail. The child wore a black tank top with yellow bands around the neck and shoulders, a pair of brown shorts, mid-calf length socks and white sneakers.

'I found her.' Said Ophis, as Issei approached both of them.

'Her? Irina's a boy.' Said Issei as he tilted his head in confusion. Irina on the other hand stopped struggling and glared at Issei.

'What do you mean I'm a boy?!' Exclaimed Irina. Finally escaping Ophis' grasp, Irina stomped her way towards Issie and stared right into his eyes

'Well aren't you?' Asked Issei as he started sweating profusely

'No! What makes you think that I'm a boy?!'

'Um, with the way you act and dress I thought you were a boy.' Said Issei as he scratched his cheek.

'*Sniff* Meanie.' Said Irina as she started tearing up. Issei not wanting to hurt his friend's feelings anymore because of his stupidity quickly pulled Irina into an embrace.

'I'm sorry, I didn't know. I was just surprised that all this time my best friend is actually a girl.' Whispered Issei, not letting go of his friend.

'*Sniff* Now that you know I'm a girl, are you going to stop playing with me?' Asked a sobbing Irina, she embraced back and hid her face on his shoulder.

'Why would you even ask that? Girl or boy you're still my best friend no matter what.' Said Issei as he tightened his embrace.

'*Sniff* Really?' Asked a hopeful Irina , after she calmed down .

'Of course.' Answered Issei with a smile. Irina pulled back and stared into Issei's eyes before returning his smile.

'Hehe it also explains why you cry a lot whenever I make fun of you.' Chuckled Issei.

'Mou you meanie!' Shouted Irina while she repeatedly punched Issei's chest, though not that strong enough to bruise, it still hurt.

'Ow, ow, ow I was just joking.' Said Issei as he tried his best to protect himself.

'Meanie, meanie, meanie!' Repeated Irina, still punching Issei.

'Ow, ow,ow ok, ok I'm sorry.'

'Do you mean it?!'

'Yes, now please stop!'

'Okay then I forgive you.' Chirped Irina, stopping her assault.

"That was easy." Thought Issei as he sweatdropped.

Ophis merely observed the exchange in idle curiosity. Her original intention to come to Japan was to search for the familiar power she once had, she did not expect to find it so easily, or rather for it to bump into to her during her search.

'Issei.' Called out Ophis monotonously. Both Issei and Irina looked to her direction and before Issei could even reply Irina intervened.

'Issie who's that?' Asked Irina, pointing to the older girl.

'Um she's Ophis. I met her just before she found you- hey what are you doing?' Answered Issei as he gestured to the other girl present before said girl grabbed his right arm.

'Hey let him go!' Shouted Irina as she tried to pull Issei away from Ophis.

'Curious.' Said Ophis while staring at Issei's right hand.

'What is?' Said the other two in unison, both tilting their heads in confusion.

'I sense my and that idiot Red's aura within you.'

'Huh?'

'You have my power.'

'What are you talking about?'

'This.' Ophis gestured to a black gauntlet that appeared out of nowhere. The gauntlet had the resemblance of a dragon's limb with: five red claws, a purple jewel over the hand and a black snake with purple eyes seemingly devouring its own tail circulating around the jewel, and another jewel just below the upper arm with the same motif as the first one.

'Wow.' Said the two kids in astonishment as they gazed upon Issei's gauntlet clad arm.

'What is it?' Asked Issei.

'The Infinite Specter. The Fourteenth Longinus.' Answered Ophis monotonously.

'Um what?'

'I'll show you.' Said Ophis as she used her telepathy to transfer information into Issei's mind.

The creation of two powerful entities, one born from nothingness, chaos and infinity and is referred to as Ophis, the other a red western dragon at least hundreds of meters tall called Great Red born from illusions and dreams. The two fighting over a place called the Dimensional Gap since before the creation of mortals, with Great Red successfully driving Ophis away into the world created by God of the Bible, but not without taking some of Great Red's power for herself as payback. From there Ophis witnessed a conflict among the Biblical factions, the angels, fallen angels, and devils fighting a war for reasons unknown to her. Centuries have passed and Ophis merely observed the fighting from the shadows and devised a plan to retake her home, it was then she felt an incredible power, a power known only for its malice, chaos, and annihilation. And there she saw it, a beast unlike any she had seen before, a foul creature of darkness with the sole purpose of bringing destruction upon worlds. The Beast fought against God of the Bible and was imprisoned for all eternity at the cost of severely weakening Heaven's leader and later before the end of the war brought His demise along with the leaders of the devils. Shortly after, the war was over once all three faction banded together and fought and eventually sealed the two Heavenly Dragons and turned them into Sacred Gears, artifacts created by God to aid humans in defending against the supernatural. While the Beast was imprisoned, it did not convinced Ophis that it will be stay that way as she sensed the seals slowly weakening as the years went on. And so, she devised a new plan, while not completely deviating from the original plan of retaking her home. She would create a spawn, this spawn will contain most of her powers including all of the powers she stole from the red dragon and turn it into a Sacred Gear, the fourteenth Longinus. The would-be host will become her champion, said champion will have two purpose: one, is to help her reclaim her silence, two, should the Beast escape its prison it is the responsibility of the champion to ensure that it will never enter her domain.

Too overwhelmed with the new found knowledge he just obtained, Issei doubled over with pain and clutched his head 'Ow my head.' Then all of a sudden Issei fell unconscious.

'Issei! What did you do to him?!' Shouted Irina with worry as she tried to wake Issei before glaring at Ophis.

'I answered his question.' Ophis replied nonchalantly. 'Take him to his parents.'

'Why?'

'He will no longer walk the path of a mortal.'

'What?'

'More will be explained later, now go. '

'But I can't carry him.'

'I'll help you.' Said Ophis as the two of them carried the unconscious boy to where his and Irina's parents were waiting.

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-Issei's Mind-

'*Groan* What happened?' Said Issei while he rubbed his eyes to clear his vision. He looked around to assess his surroundings only to find total darkness in every direction. 'Where am I?'

'We're inside your mind.' Answered a feminine voice.

'Who's there?' Asked Issei as he tried to find the source of the voice.

'I'm your partner.' Replied the voice.

'Where are you?'

'Hidden.'

'May I see you.'

'Very well.' Said the voice before a girl with the same appearance and clothing as Ophis minus the exposed chest emerged from the shadows. Their only difference being Ophis wore a purple head band and had grey eyes while this girl had her hair in a ponytail and had dark brown eyes. 'Greetings my host, I am Lilith.'

'Hi, I guess. So you must be the spawn Ophis created.'

'That is correct. I assume you have questions for me?' Replied Lilith monotonously.

'Just a few, Ophis already gave me what I need to know about these things called Sacred Gears, the supernatural, and the Great War between the Biblical factions.'

'I see. You are rather calm despite being new to this, why is that?'

'Me panicking will get us nowhere, besides, my mom always said that it's best to have open mind. Anyhow, is being a champion your only purpose?'

'Correction. It is both our purpose and from what I know since I've just been awakened, it is our only duty as the champion of the infinite dragon. Anymore questions?'

'How powerful are you exactly and what are the Infinite Specter's abilities?'

'I possess most of Ophis' power along with some of Great Red's, though I am not stronger than the original, I also possess her abilities in shape shifting, telepathy, teleportation, blessing inducement, and passing through dimensions, for Great Red's it will be up to Ophis, my mother, to teach you as I have been instructed by my her not to reveal his abilities just yet. As for your Sacred Gear, it is a superior version of both the Boosted Gear and Divine Dividing ; It can quadruple the host's power every ten seconds in base form. Halves an opponent's power every 5 seconds in base form, giving it to the host and doubling his own power. The host will also gain my and Ophis' abilities with enough training. But like other Sacred Gears it does have its drawbacks; The prerequisites for increasing and absorbing power for prolonged periods of time requires tremendous amounts of stamina and aura from the host which you currently don't have, the usage of the Dragon of Dreams and the Infinite Dragon's more powerful abilities requires even more so. Results of forced usage without proper training will ultimately lead to the host's death. And access to these abilities can only be taught by Ophis, myself, or a dragon as strong as us.'

'So, how can I do that if I'm a human? And why do you keep saying the host? aren't there any others before me? And most of all why choose me?'

'There is a way, but you will have to discuss this matter with Ophis herself. No, you are my first and only host hence why I only refer to you. And though you are young and you may not know it yet, you possess the will and tenacity that far surpasses most beings, that is why I chose you as my host. Plus, you're the only one compatible with me.'

'Um, what or who is this Beast I saw in the vision, and can we really beat it?'

'I have no further knowledge of this Beast other than what you've already seen, and as for beating it, that can only be answered when the time comes for us to face it. By the way while we were having our little discussion you and my mother have already arrived at your home a few moments ago, and it seems that she has already revealed to your parents what she has revealed to you my host. Farewell for now.' Answered Lilith before informing her host that they have to cut their conversation short as Issei will have to face his parents and Irina on what would undeniably be a massive change in their lives.

'Wait, I don't think that's such a good-.' Said Issei while he tried to reach for Lilith before a flash of light blinded him.

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-Hyoudou Residence-

'Well that's a very nice story young lady, but that still doesn't explain why our son is unconscious.' Said Issei's mother. Akari Hyoudou, a woman in her early 30's expected her little Ise to return home all dirty and tired after playing with his best and only friend, what she didn't expect was her opening the door to see Irina and another girl whom she has not seen before carrying her knocked out son to their sofa. And to make things more complicated, the girl started blabbering about the supernatural and Issei becoming a being of unparalleled power to help her reclaim her "Silence" as she termed it. Akari was about to comment on how ridiculous the little girl sounded when something unpredicted happened.

'Idea!' Shouted Issei as he shot up with his arm outstretched. He surveyed his surroundings and noticed six things: one, he was resting on someone's lap, two, Ophis was seated beside the unknown person he was resting on, three, he had his Sacred Gear manifested on his right arm, four, said gear was pointed at Ophis' face, five, his parents and Irina were sitting on the opposite side of the couch staring at him with their mouths agape, and finally, Ophis merely staring at the gauntlet with an unreadable expression.

'I see that you're finally awake Issei.' Said Ophis monotonously.

'What's going on?' Asked Issei.

'I believe Lilith has already informed you of the situation.' Answered Ophis.

'Well yeah but. Wait, there's supposed to be just five of us, who am I resting on?' Issei turned around and was surprised to see a familiar face he had just conversed with not too long ago.

'Hello.' Lilith said monotonously.

'Wha! Lilith what are you doing here. Scratch that, how are you here?!' exclaimed Issei, springing to his feet and pointing his gauntlet clad finger at the additional presence.

'What does Lilith's host mean?' Lilith asked innocently, tilting her head to the side in confusion.

'No really how are you here?'

'Lilith doesn't understand.'

'Why are you talking like that?'

'I think I should answer that for her.' Said Ophis, she motioned Issei to take a seat beside his parents and Irina to which he quickly complied.

'Issei, As you may have noticed, Lilith's speech pattern and behavior changes whenever she's in her physical form. As for her being here, yes I sealed her inside the Infinite Specter but not to the extent that she is fully imprisoned like the souls of Ddraig and Albion, she is able to physically manifest on her own volition without requiring anything from her host.'

'Okay, but this is still a lot to take in.' Said Issei as he rubbed his temples. He looked over to his parents who still haven't moved after what they have just seen and heard. After several moments his father finally spoke.

'Wait hold up, so everything you just said, about the supernatural, about our son, it's all true?' Asked Issei's father. Hisashi Hyoudou, a man in his mid thirties, was beyond dumbfounded. He had come home early from work to find his wife and Irina having an odd conversation with a little girl wearing a gothic lolita dress with Issei lying just beside her. Just like his wife he was about to comment about the girls stories when suddenly a flash of purple light surrounded his son's right arm momentarily blinding everyone's vision, as the light dissipated, he was shocked to see a black gauntlet on his son's right arm, even more so when another girl appeared out of nowhere and rested Issei's head on her lap. But something else didn't sit quite right with Issei's parents.

'Yes it is. Would there be any reason for me to lie?'

Hearing this, Akari quickly enveloped Issei, to his dismay, in her arms holding him tightly like her life depended on it. 'Well then, Ophis I think it's time for you to leave.' Said Akari with an unusual smile plastered on her face.

'What makes you think I'll allow my son to become your servant, to use him as a tool for your own goals, an expendable asset ready for disposal when he's no longer useful to you! My wife is right, I think you've overstayed long enough. Get out right now or else!' Threatened Hisashi with clenched teeth and fists balling tightly it turned white as he tried to restrain his growing rage. Irina on the other hand stayed silent and lowered head so as to not let anyone see the tears that were starting to form, the mixed emotions of denial, anger, and sadness were too overwhelming for her to voice out her concerns about the revelation she wished she hadn't heard.

Ophis responded with flaring a bit of her aura and directed it to Hisashi and Akari causing the older Hyoudous to recoil and remain silent in fear. 'I don't think I understand your distress parents of Issei. I did not ask to be driven away from the Dimensional Gap, nor will I stop trying to return to it, I will use anything within my capabilities to take back what's rightfully mine and that includes the inheritor of my powers.' She gestured to the young male still in the grasp of his mother. She looked over at Issei. 'Issei Hyoudou will become my champion, he will defeat that idiot Red, and I will return to my home, that is all I wish from him. The rest of the path he chooses is entire up to him. Also, I have no intention to take him away from you as it may lead him to rebel against me and finding another compatible host may take centuries if not millennia when I resort to killing him if he chooses to fight me.' Ophis monotonously declared.

'With what you just said, I'm even more obliged not to trust you.'

'Mom what she's saying is true. If you don't trust her then at least trust me. I've seen a lot of bad people in the visions she showed me and I need Ophis' help to get stronger so I can protect everyone from them.' Said Issei when he finally escaped his mother's grasp.

'Young man I will not allow you to go off playing hero for som-' Akari tried put on her "strict mother mode" but was interrupted by Issei.

'And there's something else. I saw a kid in the visions, a boy maybe a little bit older than me, but something was wrong with him. He was standing on a barren field with God of the Bible doing the same just a few distance apart, he was eyeing Him like a predator. And then it happened. The boy turned into the most terrifying creature I've ever seen, it was big, maybe bigger than the red dragon Ophis keeps talking about, it had seven heads, four arms, two legs, and seven large tails. It fought against God, and God had to use forbidden seals to seal it away from the rest of the world but it left Him weakened and later killed in the Great War. So mom, dad, please let me do this, let Ophis train me so I can protect the world from this danger.' Said Issei trying his best to keep his cool when he had to recall the battle of God of the Bible and the Emperor Beast of Apocalypse.

'Then that's all the more reason for me to say no Issei, I don't want to lose my little boy not after what happened before you were born.' Replied Akari as she reasoned with her son all the while trying her hardest not to cry, she and her husband already had two miscarriages in the past and momentarily gave up with the idea of having a child. Eventually they tried again and the result was Issei. She was overjoyed with the feeling of finally becoming a mother after so many years, she had a son, one she will love and cherish with all her heart and protect him for as long as she lived. So why is this happening now? Why is her son willing to risk his life for others? Can't someone else do it? And why isn't Hisashi backing her up damn it!?

'That's a lie!' Any further argument was halted when Irina suddenly shouted from the top of her lungs and lifted her head violently revealing her tear stained face.

'Eh What?' Asked Issei

'You're lying! God isn't dead, you're a liar and a meanie!' Shouted Irina as she stood up and ran out of the house. Her actions shocked the older Hyoudous, Irina was always a bubbly child, never in a million years would they see her raise her voice against her only friend.

'Irina wait! Let's talk about this.' Issei got up, dematerialized his gear and made to follow his friend. As Issei and Irina disappeared from view the remaining occupants specifically Issei's parents were left to ponder on a lot of things with the main topic being their son. Akari was in deep thought when she felt a hand placed on her shoulder, snapping back to her senses she looked to its owner.

'It would be best if I shared some of my knowledge and memories to both of you.' Said Ophis.

'I agree, honestly this whole supernatural business is giving me quite the headache. What do you say dear?' Replied Hisashi before turning to his wife.

"Why do I feel like this won't end up the way I want to?" Thought Akari as she answered with a nod and a smile.

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-Streets of Kuoh-

'Irina stop!' Shouted Issei as he tried to catch up with Irina who was running much faster than him.

'Stay away from me Ise!' Irina shouted back while covering her eyes with one of her forearms. Due to this she wasn't able to see a large gap along the walkway and tripped over it.

'Wah!' Exclaimed Irina as she fell and landed on her elbows and knees lightly bruising herself. She sat up and sobbed while trying to nurse her wounds.

'Irina are you okay?' Asked a worried Issei when he finally caught, albeit slightly winded. He knelt down and attempted to help Irina up but she swatted his hand away and glared at him.

'Don't touch me!'

'Irina listen I-'

'Why should I listen to a liar?!'

'Irina I'm not lying. What Ophis showed me is true please believe me.' Said Issei as he tried to hug his friend to calm her down when he suddenly felt a sting on his left cheek and his field of vision turning to the right. He touched his cheek and looked back to see Irina wide eyed with her right hand swung to her left side and there he realized he had just been slapped by his best friend. He should be angry at her but he wasn't and why? Because he knew all too well about Irina's strong faith in God and her hearing it from Ophis and himself that He's dead must of broken her and left her in a state of denial. What she did to him was uncalled for but understandable and he would do anything to ease her worries and drown away her doubts.

'Ise I'm so sorry I didn't mean it.'

'It's okay I'm not mad.'

'W-what?'

'I said I'm not mad.'

'Why? I just slapped you and I'm a bad friend for hurting you.'

'Irina don't say things like that. You're a wonderful friend and I know you didn't mean it that's why I'm not upset.'

'Ise I'm really sorry.'

'Well if you're going to keep saying sorry then there's only one way I'll accept it.' Said Issei, spreading his arms wide. Irina got the message and quickly launched herself into Issei's embrace and resting her head on his shoulder. The two silently embraced each other for a few minutes, then Irina finally spoke up.

'Ise what am I going to do? I just learned that God is dead, I feel so lost and it's like a part of my life has been torn away.' Whispered Irina.

'Irina look at me.' Issei whispered back. Irina pulled her head away from his shoulder and stared into his eyes.

'As long as one person still believes in God and follows his teachings He will never be truly gone, He will always be watching over us and protect us from all evil. Never forget that.' Said Issei with full sincerity causing Irina to tear up and hug Issei tightly that she unknowingly blocked his airway.

'Thanks Ise, you always know how to cheer me up.'

'Irina...*wheeze*..can't..*wheeze*..breathe.'

'Hm? Ah! Ise I'm sorry.' Irina was confused for a moment and looked at Issei, his face turning a shade of purple from lack of oxygen. She quickly let go and bowed her head in apology. Issei gasped for air and eyed Irina.

'Wow for a girl you have a strong grip.'

'Mou what is that supposed to mean?' Irina looked away puffing her cheeks while she pouted and crossed her arms.

'Well it's true.'

'Take it back.'

'Make me.' Said Issei, sticking out his tongue at her direction.

'You asked for it.' Irina grabbed Issei by his cheeks and pinched him so hard he cried comical tears.

' Ow Iwina that huwts.'

'Take it back.'

'Awight awight I take it back now pwease stop.'

'Okay.' Chirped Irina when she finally let go of Issei.

"And there she goes again, one minute she's mad at me then the next she's back to her old self, I really need to talk to mom to know more about girls." Thought Issei while rubbing his sore cheeks.

Issei stood up and offered his hand to Irina, which she gladly took. As he helped Irina up Issei glanced at the direction of his house.

'I think we should go back now. I don't like leaving mom and dad with Ophis and Lilith for too long.'

'Why?'

'Because if mom starts liking Ophis and Lilith she might show them my baby pictures.'

'What's wrong with your baby pictures?'

'Nothing let's just go.'

'May I see them please?' Asked Irina, Issei didn't respond, he just turned around and started walking.

'Mou you didn't answer my question.'

'Lalalala not listening lalalala.' Issei covered his ears and walked back home with Irina trailing behind him.

'I still think you're a meanie.' Irina muttered under her breath.

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'We're Back!' Shouted Issei when he opened the front door with Irina just beside him.

'Welcome back! Ise, Irina can you please come to the living we need to tell you something.' Hisashi Shouted back.

'Oh boy okay breathe, breathe you can do this Ise, you can convince your parents, you will have the power to protect people and you will defeat that scary little boy because you are a man!' Shouted Issei, lifting his fist up in the air in triumph. As he said that a cat happened to pass by their window and did a little pose.

'Ise who are you talking to?' Asked Irina, tilting her head in confusion.

'No one, I'm pumping up for the big talk.'

'Oookaay? I guess I'll go ahead then.'

'Alright see you there.'

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'Well this is awkward.' Issei muttered under his breath. They all sat in the living room with Issei, Akari, Hisashi, and Irina on one side and across from them were Ophis and Lilith whom were too occupied with eating sweets offered by Akari. They've been at this for a good ten minutes and Issei was getting really impatient so he reluctantly spoke up.

'Mom, dad I really want-'

'We accept.' Akari quickly replied.

'to become... wait what?'

'Your father and I have already talked about it with Ophis. And as much as I hate it we'll allow Ophis to turn you into a dragon so you can use your Sacred Gear.'

'Dragon?' Asked Issei and Irina in unison.

'Issei, I believe Lilith already explained to you what is needed to access your gear and my powers.' Ophis intervened after munching down a few chocolate bars.

'So this is what Lilith meant when she said I needed to talk you about gaining your powers.' Said Issei while rubbing his chin in thought.

'Precisely, so are you ready to sacrifice your human body?' Asked Ophis, causing Issei and Irina's eyes to widen.

'You're going to kill me! /You're going to kill Ise!' Shouted Issei and Irina in unison.

"Mortals" Thought Ophis, having the sudden urge to pinch the bridge of her nose. 'No Issei I'm not going to kill you. You will simply sacrifice your human body to Lilith and in turn she will replace it with a dragon's.'

'Oh, but why my entire body, won't an arm or a leg be enough? Lilith said that I only need a lot of stamina to use your powers.'

'It seems Lilith didn't explain to you in detail.' Ophis glanced at her daughter, who was busy downing a candy bar, then turned back at the boy.

'Sacrificing your arm or leg will indeed make you strong, but not as strong as I need you to be. Let's say you choose your arm, it becomes draconic but the rest of your body will still be mostly human. Now, a human, even with an arm of a dragon's is still relatively weak, there's only so much punishment that the human body can take before it collapses. This in turn will hamper your progress to reach your full potential. Furthermore, considering that you acquired your power from a dragon god, it may take decades, centuries or even millennia for that dragon arm to make its way to the rest of your body and turn you into a full-fledged dragon, if we wait that long I'm afraid there wouldn't be anything left for you to save. With your entire body we can speed up that process and you won't have any problems apart from learning to control your dragon form. Of course, don't go expecting that just because you've been blessed with the powers of a dragon god that you'll automatically be as powerful as me. I've been alive since before the dawn of time itself, not even centuries' worth of training can put you to a fraction of my level.'

Issei processed the given information for a few moments and came to a conclusion.

'I accept, if me turning into a dragon will give me the power to protect the people I care about the most then so be it and besides my parents already said yes so there's no turning back now.' Said Issei while gazing at Irina and flashing her his signature grin, causing her to blush hotly.

'Lilith it's time.' Ophis placed Issei on supine in the middle of the group and stood just beside him, Lilith having just finished her candy bar nodded and with a flash of purple light she disappeared, the gauntlet materializing itself once more on Issei's arm.

(Host please repeat after me.) Lilith said through the gauntlet.

'I, Issei Hyoudou, host of the child of the Infinite Dragon god and wielder of the Infinite Specter, hereby pledge my mortal body to the being of limitless power, I shall become the gate keeper of the void, and crush those who dare disturb the silence.' Chanted Issei before the gems of the gauntlet shined and out came black snakes that covered his entire body for a few seconds before disappearing back into the gems and revealing a slightly disoriented Issei. Issei's parents and Irina observed the transmutation and were confused when Issei reemerged looking the same way he's always been.

'Didn't it work?' Hisashi looked at Ophis.

'It did.' She deadpanned.

'Then why does he still look like well... him?' Hisashi gestured to his son with Akari nodding in agreement.

'I'll explain later for now Issei how do you feel?'

'A little dizzy but okay and I feel a little stronger somehow.' Said Issei, he sat up and noticed a stream of white tendril-like energy flowing out of his chest, his eyes followed its trail which lead his friend's own chest, specifically where the heart was located. He opened his mental link with Lilith.

"Hey Lilith what's this white stuff coming out my and Irina's chest?"

(That would be your bonding connection between you and your potential mate)

"C-come again?" Stuttered Issei, he was smarter than most kids his age and was frequently tutored by his mother in advance so he knew the meaning behind the words 'potential mate'.

(Did you not hear me? I said it is a bonding connection between you and your potential mate.)

"But from what I saw in Ophis' memories a bond between a dragon and a potential mate only happens when their at least close to puberty." Stuttered Issei.

(There are cases where a dragon can create a bond at a younger age. Tell me how long have you known Irina? And what do you feel about her?)

"We've been together since we were in diapers. We grew up together, she knows my likes and dislikes and I knows hers, we did almost anything and everything together, I liked her as a friend even though I thought she was a boy back then. But now after finding out she's a girl the entire time and me turning into a dragon just now, I feel a sudden urge to keep her safe from all harm and to protect her with my life. And there's one more thing, a feeling I can't really describe but it's not bad or anything it's just a strange feeling that makes me want to be closer to her even more."

( Ah, so that's how it happened, your case of an early bonding is due to the deep connection you have for each other even in the most tender of age. So what do you plan to do after this revelation?)

"I will train to get stronger, I will fulfill my duties to Ophis, and I will strengthen the bond I have with Irina."

(Well said. You might want to turn your attention back to your parents though, they've been calling you out since the start of our conversation.)

"Alright, see you later Lilith." Replied Issei before cutting off their mental link.

'Hello, earth to Issei.' Called out Hisashi , lightly shaking his son who's been unresponsive so far.

'Dad stop you're making me sick.' Said Issei, doubling over and covering his mouth.

'Well I at least I know you're okay. Why were you spacing out?'

'I was just having a talk with Lilith.' Issei sheepishly said while scratching the back of his head.

'Alright if you say so. Ophis I believe you have something to say to Issei.' Replied Hisashi before getting the attention of the Dragon god.

'Issei before anything else, have you noticed that you still appear as a normal human?'

'Now that you mentioned it yes, I thought giving my body will change it into a dragon's? While do I still look the same?' Asked a confused Issei.

'It is because you will still need to go through a dragonification phase.' Replied Ophis monotonously.

'A dragonwhatnow?' Stuttered Issei

'A dragonification phase, to put it bluntly in about a week you will undergo a metamorphosis that will turn you into a dragon. First, your senses will heighten to the point of surpassing most supernatural beings. Second, you will start having basic traits of a dragon like sharper teeth, clawed hands and feet, temperature resistance, and the ability to breathe elements. And third, your body will literally tear itself apart and rebuild to accommodate the changes and turn you into a dragon, then after the process is finished you will revert back to your human form.' Ophis explained without remorse. Issei felt a chill run down his spine and shuddered after hearing the third part, his parents and Irina giving him sympathetic looks.

'Is the third part process going to hurt?' Issei asked with an unnerved expression.

'Yes, it will be excruciatingly painful and will leave you defenseless until the process is complete, so you better prepare yourself.' Came Ophis' blunt reply.

'And who's going to protect Ise while he's undergoing the third phase?' Asked Akari nervously.

'Lilith will protect.' Lilith declared after reappearing in her physical form, she then promptly made her way to the kitchen to get more sweets.

'Can we change the topic please, I need to get my mind off of next week.' Said Issei solemnly.

'Very well. I shall now explain to you the extent of your abilities. Due to you sacrificing your body you've now merge with the Infinite Specter an-' Ophis began to say but was cut off mid-sentence.

'Merge? ' Queried Issei.

'Yes, you now have some of my DNA through Lilith and to some extent Great Red's as well, making you a dragon demigod and in turn you've become one with your Sacred Gear and have full access to all its abilities without restriction, though you still have to learn how to fully utilize it. Settle down and let me finish. Any questions you may have will be answered after my explanation.' Ophis answered before reprimanding Issei for interrupting her.

'Let me start over from the beginning. Your dragonification, as I stated before, you will revert back to being human once it is complete, you might be wondering why that happened. Simple, that's because you will still lack the aura required to access your dragon form. Now, because dragons are naturally resilient to magic we are unable to manipulate it, to compensate we use something called Aura. While it is not entirely different from the aura that represents the collective energy of a being's existence. A person's strength, willpower, life force, soul, emotion, whatever you want to call it. Aura in a dragon's case is also our own form of magical energy, solely accessible to only our species. Not even the strongest gods and goddesses are capable of wielding it, if they try to do so it would take a tremendous toll on their body. Aura is a dangerous power that can be used to preserve life or to destroy on a massive scale. And dragons have ungodly amounts of it, that even a single low-level one is capable of destroying entire cities all on its own, some older dragons even use it to destroy worlds with ease. But you, being born as a natural human lack this aura, which is essential for using aura-based techniques such as shape shifting, hence why you won't be able to transform into a dragon for some time. That's why training to increase your aura and stamina is a mandatory. Anyway, enough about that.'

'Lilith has already informed you about some of my capabilities and the basics of your sacred gear, I will now brief you about a dragon's natural abilities. You now have the ability to heal from wounds but try your best to avoid extremely lethal ones, you are immensely durable due to you developing dragon scales which can also be used for storage via dragon aura called a scale array, dragon scales are also extremely valuable especially to those who practice mage craft and the price for just one depending on the quality can be enough to buy a small house or a vast amount of land. As I said before, you have a high resistance to most magic abilities be it offensive or defensive. Your body has the capability to adapt and evolve to any environment and or conditions that you may come across to give you an edge against your enemies, and because dragons are admired, feared, and respected for their immense power you will generally attract beings that will either be potential mates, allies, or enemies that wish to challenge you. While the first one is reserved only to certain dragons the rest are applicable to all dragons regardless of their heritage or alignment. There are other abilities that you may learn for yourself throughout your life so try to hone them as best you can.'

'Though, a fair warning there is a minor downside too. With scales replacing your skin, like all reptiles, you will become incapable of producing sweat due to losing your original body's sweat glands, you also won't be able to grow hair on any part of your body save for what's on your head once you reach human puberty, facial hair is out of the question. But the day I most truly dread is when you reach your dragon puberty, a topic that I will only discuss once you reach the proper age in life.' For some reason Ophis looked extremely uncomfortable with the last statement and Issei could have sworn he saw her shiver when she muttered something about hormonal teenage dragons but quickly dismissed the thought, there was something else in his mind.

'Um, you said I now have your DNA mixed with mine so does that make you my...' Asked Issei, unable to finish his sentence.

'Your other genetic mother? Yes, and Lilith is now your genetic sister so to speak.' Ophis answered. Everyone else except Irina gawked after hearing her statement especially Hisashi and Akari.

'Brother.' Lilith said in her usual monotone, appearing out nowhere and hugged the still gawking Issei from behind.

Eventually they all recovered from the shock with both Akari and Hisashi rubbing their temples and Issei trying to pry off a clingy Lilith.

"Oh this day just keeps getting better and better." Akari thought sarcastically.

'Excuse me but I didn't get anything you just said.' Said Irina from her side of the couch while raising her hand.

Ophis turned to the girl in question. 'Ah Irina Shidou there's also something I wish to ask from you.'

'What it is?' Asked Irina, completely forgetting about her lack of understanding from Ophis' explanation.

'Do not tell anyone else about the death of God, same goes for all of you.' Said Ophis, gesturing to all present.

'Why?' Asked Irina,

'Think of the consequences if the humans ever find out that God is dead.' Ophis answered, leaving the rest to their imagination.

'Irina she's right, think about it, what do you think would happen if word got out that God is dead? What will happen to the church? How would its followers react?' Stated Hisashi.

'I agree, if people ever find that out, there would mass chaos among the members of the church not to mention it will severely cripple Heaven and leave it open for an attack' Added Akari.

'But, but lying is a sin.' Retorted Irina.

'You won't be lying if you don't tell anyone you know.' Issei pointed out.

'Mou you're not making this easy for me.'

'Irina please, for me.' Begged Issei , his hands clasped together and stared at her with the eyes of a kicked puppy.

'Mou ...Huff... fine but only because you said please' Replied a pouting Irina, before she walked away and engaged a conversation with Lilith and Issei's parents. And with that Issei internally did a dance of victory. Though it was short lived, a sudden realization has quirked his curiosity, he grabbed Ophis' hand and pulled her away from the group.

'Ophis I thought you said that you only care about returning to the Dimensional Gap, why are you suddenly trying to protect Heaven?' Asked Issei, once they were out of earshot .

'Simple, I was merely protecting the well-being of my champion's future mate.' Answered Ophis, thankfully no one else heard her, but this caused Issie's face to turn into a deep shade of red but quickly recomposed himself to avoid any unwanted attention.

'By the way do you mind turning into someone well...more mature?' Issei, gestured to Ophis' small stature.

'Does my appearance bother you my champion?' Asked Ophis with a slight tilt of her head.

'No, no it's just that it feels weird if the person that's going to train me and is technically my other mother is a small child.'

'If you wish for me to have a body that meets the standards of a mature woman then I shall oblige to your request my champion.' Declared Ophis before her entire form changed from a little girl to a buxom woman with a hourglass figure, though her attire also grew to accommodate the change in size it did not help to cover her bosom which were sticking out due to the upper part of the dress being opened up, thankfully the x-shaped tape still covered her nipples. The transformation caught the attention of the older Hyoudous and other children who had different reactions minus Lilith.

'Puh?' Was the only thing that came out of Hisashi's mouth when he saw the new Ophis before fainting with a massive nosebleed, Akari became a little self-conscious with her body and made a vow to give her husband a piece of her mind when he wakes up, Irina gobsmacked at the sight and Issei covered his eyes to prevent himself from ogling her form.

'Ophis have some dignity there are children here.' Akari exclaimed while she walked up to Irina and covered her eyes.

'I'm only doing what our child requested.'

'Then at least cover yourself with decent clothes'

'That I cannot allow, while I am willing to change my physical form, my choice of clothing is out of the question.'

'...There's no convincing you is there?'

'No there's not so best get used to it for I will frequently visit our child for his training.' Declared Ophis.

Raising both arms in an exaggerated manner. 'Alright I give up, welcome to the family I guess.' Akari sighed in defeat, she let go of Irina then made her way to the couch and sank face first onto its soft surface.

'Issei there's one more thing I wish to give you before we start your training.' This piqued Issei's curiosity and he hesitantly removed his hands from his eyes. Ophis outstretched her arm to the side and with a swipe of her hand a tear through the dimensions appeared, she grabbed a large oval shaped object from within the tear before it disappeared. When Issei looked at the object on Ophis' hands he became somewhat confused.

'An egg?' Issei arched an eyebrow.

'Not just any egg, this egg contains a basilisk not found anywhere in this world.'

'Cool! Mom can I keep it?' Asked Issei childishly.

'Just make sure you take good care of it.' Replied Akari in a muffled voice.

'Thanks mom, love you.'

'I love you too.'

'When is it going to hatch?' Asked Issei

'Lilith if you please.' Lilith approached the egg and placed her hands just above the top, her hands glowed a purple radiance for a moment before disappearing. A cracking sound resonated throughout the room. Irina walked up behind Issei, her head poking out from behind his left shoulder, both children waited anxiously as the egg cracked on multiple sides. Finally the head of the hatchling made its presence known before the rest of its followed suit. The young basilisk slithered out of Ophis' grasp and wrapped itself around Issei's right forearm, its slit eyes gazed upon Issei's own.

'Um, what is it doing?'

'He is imprinting you my child.'

'He? Imprinting?'

'Yes, this basilisk is a male and he is recognizing you as his companion.' Issei felt a little uneasy with the hatchling's daunting gaze which effectively caused Irina to back away out of fear. After what seemed like hours the basilisk finally tore its gaze away and made its way to rest on top of Issei's head with the rest of its body loosely wrapped around his neck.

'This feels weird, It's like I'm wear-' Issei was cut off when Ophis suddenly picked him up and slung him over her shoulder, she tore through dimensions and made her way towards it with Lilith trailing behind.

'Now off to training my hatchling.'

'Hey put me down I can walk on my own.'

'Bye, Issei get back before dinner okay.' Said Akari with a tired smile after she got up from the couch and saw her son and Ophis preparing for departure. She felt a tug on her shirt and glanced down to see a smiling Irina.

'Mrs. Hyoudou may I see Ise's baby pictures please.' Irina asked with a cute smile before looking at Issei with a sly smirk.

'Mom don't.' But unfortunately for Issei his words fell on deaf ears.

'Of course dear. 'Akari perked up and made to grab the many albums of Issei's embarrassing photos.

'Noooo!' Was the only thing Issei could say before the tear closed up.

'Ugh what happened?' Hisashi asked after regaining consciousness, he sat up and clutched his aching head.

'I see that you're finally awake dear.' Hisashi froze on the spot when he heard the menacing voice of his wife, his body turned 90 degrees in a stiff, robot-like manner.

'Well you fainted after ogling Ophis' body, so "dear" what does she have that I don't?' Akari approached him with a rolling pin on hand.

'Wait, wait let's talk about this dear.'

'Oh yes we will talk right after your punishment.'

And with that the Hyoudou household echoed the screams of a man trapped in the clutches of an enraged tiger.

AN: if you're wondering what the basilisk looks like go to and search for wretchedspawn2012.

Issei and my OC are going to be OP but not immediately, they will reach that level as they grow older but that doesn't mean they aren't going to experience any hardships along the way.

The reason Marius believed in Kokabiel's claims is because right after the Great War he gave up on fighting and isolated himself from the Grigori but still kept in touch Kokabiel, after years of travelling alone he met Mirai and eventually settled down with her.

If I have made any mistakes with my grammar please point it out.

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