"BOOST"

This guy is stupidly strong. Rias said something about his sword being infused with fragments of all realms.

"BOOST"

Heaven, Hell, Norse, even Earth. I don't get the logic behind it, but he has tossed everyone aside effortlessly without the blade.

"BOOST"

He out sped Kiba and Xenovia, he withstood the extreme force of Koneko, he laughed at Akeno's spells, and he even released this aura to negate Asia's healing.

"BOOST"

Rias has been able to stop his magical attacks, but I don't know if she can hold on much longer.

"BOOST"

I think this guy called himself Zedd, but I really couldn't care what this douche-nozzles name is. All I know is he wants to destroy every pure blood devil; that means Rias.

"BOOST"

He seems pretty serious about killing Rias, and that pisses me off.

"BOOST"

The plan was for everyone to attack Zedd, while I stayed back so I could power up.

"BOOST"

Asia is beside me, Rias told her to hide here once Zedd released that anti-healing aura.

"BOOST"

Looking around, I see Xenovia sitting near Kiba, who is face down on the ground.

"BOOST"

Koneko is kneeling closer to me, she looks exhausted. Akeno and Rias are floating near each other, attacking and defending respectively. No one appears to be injured, they all just look drained.

"BOOST"
All right, I should be ready to transfer my power to Rias and Akeno. Stepping out, Asia grabs my arm.

"Please be careful."

Asia looks worried as she speaks. I smile at her, saying.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Nodding, she smiles warm-heartedly before letting me go. I step from behind the rock I was hiding behind.

"Red dragon emperor!"

A loud, echoing voice calls.

"I have been awaiting for your power to rise, so we may properly do battle. With no distractions."

As he finishes, Zedd snaps his fingers. This releases a strong explosion of extreme force. Both Rias and Akeno are sent flying, and the others are firmly pressed against the ground. Strangely, this wave ignores me. Zedd floats down in front of me.

"Come on Red dragon, hit me with all your power."

This dick dares hurt my friends, my family. He will pay.

Pointing my left hand at him, I concentrate all my thoughts on destroying the one who dreamed of killing the head of the Gremory house.

"EXPLOSION"

Everything fades to the bright red beam shooting from my hand. What an idiot. He lets me power up, then he just stands still for me to kill him.

The light fades away as my power runs out. The instant the light disappears, I fall to the ground. That really did a number on me, but at least Zedd is dead.
"Pathetic. I expected more from the Welsh dragon."

A strong hand grips my collar and lifts me off the ground.

Slowly, I open my eyes to see a decaying face, smiling at me.

"So tired after one attack? I'll make short work of you, I already have slain the white dragon."

Wait, he killed Vilkes? No way…

"Now red dragon, be destroyed. Omniblade!"

Zedd pulls a large sword out of thin air. It looks godly, as it emits a colorful rainbow of light. As quickly as he summoned the sword, It is planted in my stomach.

Fuck.

"Issei!"

"No!"

"Issei?"

I hear voices as the blade sears my insides. This must have holy elements in it. This pain, it's insane. Withdrawing the blade, I collapse to the ground at Zedd's feet.

Of course I'm to weak again. When we're caught out, I can't protect anyone. I'm worthless, just lying on the ground, bleeding all over the place.

"Now then, Rias Grimory."

How am I supposed to fight this guy? I hit him with all of my power, and he knocked me down in on attack. If only I was stronger, then I'd be able to protect everyone.

"Now with the dragon out of the way, killing you should be easy. You can't even move from the barrier I created around you all, it's hopeless for you."

I am unworthy to call myself all eight of Riases pawns. A real pawn protects every other piece on the board.

Zedd laughs.

"You don't know how long I have waited for this. I hate you devil scum. Twelve long centuries I bathed in the center of the earth. I swore then to kill every pure-blood devil. Let's start with you."

I have to do something.

"Issei."

A voice calls from my arm.

"There is not much time, but listen to me. For every dragon their exists a move unique to them called a game-breaker. This move is immense in strength, but literally can only be cast once per century. The power of my game-breaker is called infaboost. It is the equivalent to ten-thousand boosts."

…

10000 boosts?

"I can read your thoughts, and I know you will do anything to protect these people. I must warn you, using this ability will destroy your physical form, but it is strong enough to beat the one called Zedd. To use it, go into balance breaker and say "game-breaker"."

Can I even stand like this? I was just stabbed with a long sword.

"How about I kill your friends first? The dragon is down, now what about the cat?"

Koneko?

I can't give up now, even if it kills me, I will protect these people I care about.

"Boos...ted...gear."

I manage to cough up the words, along with some blood.

"Bal….ance...br...e….eak….er"

My entire body ignites in pain as I sputter the words out of my mouth.

I feel the familiar sensation of armor growing from my left hand. In no time at all, the dragon is covering my face, and the entirety of my body.

"Well well, look who is still trying to fight a god. Come on then dragon emperor, show me your balance breaker!"

Zedd laughs as he taunts me. I can't move, try as I might.

"Maybe you need a little motivation."

I turn my head slightly to see Zedd pointing his blade to Koneko's neck. I have to try it. To save my friend.

"Game…"

I feel the holiness of Zedd's blade eat at me, trying to stop me. It won't.

"Breaker."

I feel an insane amount of power surge through me as I speak. It's like my blood is boiling. With newfound strength, I stand up.

"See? Now that she is in peril, you can truly push yourself, red dragon. I'm still gonna kill her, the precious Gremory's rook time has come."

Zedd moves the blade forward toward Koneko's neck.

Good thing I am fast.

In an instant, my fist greets Zedd's face, creating an impact that sends him flying.

Seeing Koneko is unharmed, I sprint forward, catching Zedd before he touches the ground again. This time, it is me who is holding him by the collar, looking him in the eyes. I still feel the immense pain in my stomach, but this power is letting me ignore it's limitations.

"You dare threaten Koneko,"

I slam Zedd onto the ground with extreme force.

"You were gonna hurt Kiba,"

I punch him with my right hand.

"And Xenovia,"

Now the left hand.

"Even Akeno."

Reaching back, he swings his sword. I grab it with my left hand and effortlessly snap the blade.

I hit him as hard as I can with both hands.

"You were gonna lay a finger on my Asia."

Now, I grasp Zedd and lift him by the face.

"You suggested bringing harm to my master, this alone is punishable by death."

I am in so much pain, so much anger, I need him gone. I focus all my emotions on Zedd's death.

"OBLITERATION"

Where am I?

Sitting up, I look around and see a bedroom. My bedroom. What?

So, maybe all that was a dream? No, I felt that pain, saw Zedd's blade pierce through, and felt those boobs the night am I here now, if I really did all those things?

Spinning, I swing my legs over the side of the bed and stand up. There is a bright light shining through my window. Looking out the window suggests it is currently late afternoon. I see a leaf fall from a tree outside, in the backyard. I watch as it gently floats side to side, making it's way to the hard ground below. I need some air.

Turning to my door, I pass through it and head to the main floor. I don't see anyone here, I hope they're alright. Really, it wouldn't be surprising if I was to weak to save them. Worthless, that's what he called me. Zedd wasn't wrong, even though I have a dragon living in me, I was only ever a pawn, surrounded by people who outdid me at every turn. Did I even save them?

Closing the front door behind me, I walk through the warm air and continue to think.

I promised I would live to protect her, now I don't even know if Rias is alive. They all might have fallen because of my inability to protect anyone. Kiba, Xenovia, Asia, Akeno, and Koneko. If they are dead, then I am to blame.

"Dude,"

I look around to an empty street. Come to think of it I have just been walking with no general direction. Remembering who the voice belongs to, I look to my wrist, and speak into it.

"What do you want?"

My wrist emits a green light as the red dragon speaks.

"You should be dead, bro. Put simply, the game-breaker should have killed you."

I scoff, saying.

"Sorry to disappoint you."

The red dragon continues.

"Issei, the one called Zedd spoke the truth. The white dragon is slain. If a dragon somehow meets their end from a force which is not a dragon, the dragon binds to the weapon that killed the host. When you broke that weapon, you defeated the white dragon. My purpose is fulfilled in this era."

I tense up.

"...So, are you leaving me?"

The red dragon laughs.

"I wish. No, it is destined for us to clash for eternity, but if a dragon defeats the other, there is a protocol. In short, I am to abide to your desires, use my powers for your gain."

I simply blink. The possibilities are endless, and full of boobs!

"However…"

Of course there's more.

"I will not take your requests. I will not be brought to a level where I must be commanded by you. By accessing your mind, I can see what you truly want. For instance, you wished to live, so I kept you stable after your game-breaker."

I speak up.

"Hey, what happened to that ass-hat anyways?"

Sighing, the red dragon responds.

"My ultimate move is one that erases any foe from existence. Obliteration wipes any form or shape of any person, thing, or even god. Anyways the point is I know what you want, and argue all you like, but you no longer manifest your lust by obsessing with breasts. Things have changed… To an extent."

I smile, ear to ear.

"You mean a harem?"

Pausing, the dragon continues.

"More or less. Allow me to spell it out for you. You wish to have a group of girls fighting over you."

Sounds like my everyday life.

"But a time has come where you wish to pick a girl, and, uh… Romanticize with."

I'd argue with him, but he can see into my head, so he probably knows what he is talking about.

"I won't deny it, but who is it?"

Laughing again, the dragon replies.

"Even you don't know. That is just something for you to figure out. I have done a few things to assist you, and will continue to help you do so."

"Whoa whoa whoa. What kind of things?"

I quickly interject, but the red dragon immediately cuts me off.

"The less you know Issei. You got this, just let things happen naturally. I'm out, peace!"

With that, the light on my hand fades away.

Is that what I really want?

Whenever I think about a serious relationship with one of these girls., I see her face and it hurts. Even through all the flirting, touching, even kissing, I can't stand to think about a legitimate relationship. I wake up laying beside naked girl's every morning, of course I have had those thoughts. She won't let me explore these possibilities of being intimate with someone. I look down, only to see a tear fall off my face.

Yuuma….