Highschool DxD: Sparda 's Second Coming
I do not own Devil May Cry , Highschool DxD, or any of the characters and elements from other sources present.
Chapter 1
[... POV]
"Face it. If you don't have those powers you are nothing. "
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Again that damned nightmare. Is that it doesn't intend leave me alone!? Even if I don't want to think about, it is too truthful for I can ignore it.
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Argh! It's useless. I do not think I can go back to sleep again. The best thing is that I get up and prepare to go to classes. The whole process I have to do myself, because there is no one but me in the small rented apartment where I live.
No. To say that my current residence is an apartment is almost a euphemism. In the same room where my bed is, there is also the mini-fridge that stores my food and the microwave that cooks them. There is no single shelf or stand for nothing, but a table where I have accumulated almost all my belongings. It is almost a work of heaven that the place has a bathroom, although it is frightful that the area of the shower is the same as that of the toilet. This place makes my old home feel like a mansion and I have to point out that this was a house made of brick and clay.
But I can't complaint. That's the only thing you can get when you spend most of your money on things like a passage to a country on the other side of the ocean, forging identity documents, false study reports and enrollment in a somewhat ostentatious academy.
I should have entered a cheaper place, but the Kuoh academy asked few questions even though I signed up two weeks after the start date. My record of grades and a decent performance on the admission exam was enough to convince them to let me in. Maybe I could have done the same in any other city, in any other part of the world, but the idea was to find a place outside the radar of certain people. For certain reasons I cannot go to America or Europe being unarmed, so I followed Trish's suggestion to come to Japan.
The place itself is not bad, but the peace that is scented in the air can be a bit dismaying if you think about it a lot. Although of course, right now I could not smell any danger even if it got in front of my face.
My transfer to Japan is supposed to be just to avoid getting involved in any risk, but right now that's what I miss the most. However I have to recognize that any foolish action can mean my death and therefore I must adapt to my current life. I have been with her for two months and I must not disturb myself just because I had the same nightmare again.
So I fix my breakfast and lunch trying to get my thoughts away from any discomfort. Both dishes are pre-made bentos that were almost over the expiration date and therefore I was able to buy them on offer. I would honestly prefer to get some burgers, but these are more expensive than in America and I am currently saving to move to a better place.
It's amazing how difficult it is to get money when you do not have violence to solve things. Before I could win a couple of thousand dollars with every mission I did, but now I only earn the minimum salary that a high school student can aspire to in a part-time job... It's almost to asking the Yakuza if they accept new recruits.
I study because I see myself in the need to get a job that does not require the skills I lost, but following the normal course of humans will kill me eventually for how heavy it is.
Whatever. If I have time to ramble with stupid thoughts, I'd better start doing something productive like jogging before going to class. The exercise is never over, although the one I do is not enough to reach the level I want.
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Apart from the nightmare, the day was normal in every way. The weather was sunny and with minimal clouds in the sky. Adults were going to their jobs and young people to their campuses. Mine is called Kuoh Academy and I am currently going to my second year of high school. By far it is better than the school that was in my home, but there was a great detail that made me uncomfortable with it.
- Please, Lucious-san! Date with me! "Were the nervous words of a student who greeted me at the entrance of the academy, before extending a card decorated with a heart.
I sighed with a deep annoyance and anger. This issue was no longer fun. This was the third confession that I received so far this week and it was only Tuesday.
-No- it was my dry and tacit response before continuing my way to the classroom building, leaving in place the girl who now had an expression of disappointment and sadness .
-He did it again!
-Another maid for the heartbreak account.
-Why you do not die bastard!?
- There are the Japanese women not enough for you!?
After my rejection, those comments and other insults were heard more than the men who were in the vicinity. If not because I know I must be restrained and avoid incidents that catches the watch, would break his mouth to speak more than one for me so blatantly.
The defiant expression that I maintain should be enough to keep them away, but I can only bother them more, because the girls present, who are more abundant, blush and are self-conscious before me. In short, she is charmed by my despotic attitude and the males get upset about it.
It's really annoying, but that's what you get when the proportion of girls and boys in the academy is 3 to 1. The opinion of girls always affects in those of the rest and currently that implies that it is the center of attention. This due to multiple reasons that I will list.
Number one, I come from abroad. Here in Japan , which is where Kuoh is , I stand out too much from the crowd. Not only because of my ancestry Caucasian, but by the Mediterranean traits inherited from my mother, green eyes and a tanned complexion.
Two, I am very skilled with sports. I have no complexion or Olympic attitudes; however I can defend myself in almost any sport that I present. Much better if it involves things like rackets, clubs or hockey sticks. This skill has made me a candidate for several school clubs and therefore gives me a positive image that rarely contrasts with the next point.
Three, the others take me for a criminal. In Japan the term does not necessarily have such a severe implication and can be alluded to anyone with the appearance of a bad boy. As my hair is white for them I automatically entered into the description of that stereotype, even though its color is completely natural and is not that I bleach it.
Given that Kuoh was a female only academy until recently, the girls are interested in all the guys that get out of the middle and I write down the three strikes with the details mentioned above.
Do not get me wrong. It pleases me completely to be the object of attention of the women , but right now it's not something I 'm looking for . Not after what happened with the ***** of my ex.
Maybe I should not have said that I did not have a partner in my presentation to the class, but it's too late to say the opposite and avoid fussing like this. I have explained repeatedly that I'm not looking for a relationship, but no girl has done me the minimum case.
So far the only one who showed a different behavior is a girl named Aika Kiryu, who instead of trying to date with me, she bother me because of the rejections I made.
-Jujuju. Then Eiko from the swim team is not enough for you, Lucious-san-Kiryu said suspiciously from his seat, which was untimely behind mine. -With another girl on your list of rejections I have to think that, or you have very specific tastes or have other kind of inclinations.
-Do not you have something better to do than to annoy the others?
-I'm sorry if you're my new object of entertainment. Since they expelled the perverted trio, things have been a bit boring in the class room.
-And that is my fault as to be the object of this siege?
-No, but it's definitely fun to bother you- she said, adjusting her glasses with a somewhat sadistic look.
Urgh. That girl will worry me if was not that many women that I know are nosy like her, but anyway. Little is what I can do now that I am in the process of integrating myself into a completely normal life.
My days begin going to classes in the first part of the day. If I have the opportunity, I attend training at baseball and basketball clubs, although I give special priority to the kendo club, because it is literally the most useful thing in the school. Believe me, in the long run even physics loses its validity. After school I go immediately to the convenience store where I work until 11. Then I arrive at my apartment and I sleep until the cycle starts again. On weekends, things change a bit and I have the opportunity to watch some television, but I also attend work in order to maximize my profits.
The cultural differences between Japan and my home make the routine is not as monotonous as it seems, and one or the other attempt to steal heat the things, but that doesn't prevent me from having to accept that I only do all this to forget how pissed I am with everything.
I had a very well defined plan in my life and had to appear a bastard to snatch it from me! My grandmother says that I have to overcome it and move on, but it is difficult to do it when a very important part of me has been taken away from me and this loss led to the disruption of other things of my life!
There is no way in which I stand still until I get to resolve this issue and recover what is rightfully mine! My current state is a great impediment and it is a suicide try to do anything to recover my life, for what it gives very clear what I need to get out of my predicament. I need power. It does not matter what kind or the cost I have, but I need power as soon as possible. Otherwise, I run the risk that the part I lost will become unattainable.
[General POV]
-What do you think about Murayama? She and Katase are the best of the kendo club.
-I do not think you should assume they are expert swordswomen just because they're in that club.
-But I have someone who can train them.
-True, but you have to take into consideration that it would by an investment that only would give you long term results.
-You're right.
Those who were discussing at that time were two young men with immaculate skin, one with long scarlet hair and the other with a black hair in a bob cut style. One was Rias Gremory, while the second was Sona Sitri, or Souna Shitori, who was as she was known at the Kuoh academy.
Both were in the premises of the student council Kuoh where they appraise the files of the students attending to the academy. Much of the folders had been discarded and only left a small group to review.
-What do you tell me about this? Issei Hyoudou-the redhead asked, looking at a folder with a photo of a chestnut boy.
-Sorry. This is an error on my part-said Sona, removing the file from the pile. -He and his companions, Motohama and Matsuda had to be removed from the academy for their continuous demonstrations of lewd behavior.
-That explains why I notice that the other girls are in a better mood- said Rias thoughtfully. -A pity. In fact, there are very few male students we have.
-One shame for Motohama who had an acceptable academic record, but he and the others made too much of an impression on the female student body.
-Either way. They are a possibility that cannot be checked-said the redhead going to the next file. -Lucious Dumary. This is the foreigner who joined this semester, right?
-Yes. He is American and comes from Los Angeles, California.
- Should I take that as a bad sign?
-If we take into account the crime rate of that city, I do not think we should worry because it is related to the Church or an organization that is hostile to us.
-The question would be if He does have the "combat skills" that is said it to have the inhabitants of that city. I don't want use stereotypes, but he really looks like a guy who may have belonged to a gang.
-His files don't indicate any kind of criminal history. His file details him like a student who only slightly exceeds the standard. His grades are a little over the average, he has not had any lack or sanction in his school career, but he has not had any merit mention. In his extracurricular activities his association with a soccer team and a baseball team is detailed, but the participation in any tournament or competition is not mentioned.
-I see. Any special skills you want to highlight?
-Not as such, but if I can comment that He shows a lot of interest in kendo.
- It is a pity that a masculine division of that club has not been constituted. It would be good to see how it goes with the swords.
-Well, the girls have asked for your opening to be rushed. Dumary and Kiba are his first requests.
-It sounds like a pretty tempting idea.
-Even so I suggest you think of other candidates who can offer more. The Nobility you have has a higher than average level and any hasty recruitment could cause an imbalance in your power.
-I know , but I also have the feeling that I should already prepare for the moment my freedom comes into play. I will not have it if I just have to depend on myself or I'll be able to ask for help, so I must go for sure and enlist my Nobility.
-You're no more than you cover all your possibilities, but anyway I recommend you not to act in a careless way.
- In that case what you suggest? I have to assume that you already have some subjects in your sights.
-Maybe, but it would be a trap to talk to you about them.
-Je. I will accept your evasive only because we are rivals at the end of everything.
-Still, that does not mean I'm going to deny you my help. My suggestion is that you investigate if any of the students is related to the supernatural. If it exists or at least there is interest in it, your recruitment will start on the right foot. You should not fall into the mistake of recruiting someone because he is "cute" and then have him accustomed to his life as a demon.
- Yes. You're absolutely right-Rias said with a drop of sweat running down her temple, for she had to admit that she was one of those who sinned because of that habit.
Yuuto and Koneko his servants first time showed no potential to make them worthy of your attention s but anyway she had saved them because he felt it was a waste to let them die. Gasper was a half-case and only Akeno was the one who had secured his position since the beginning of their friendship.
-Consider using your family's contacts to help you with the subject. I did it and I had good results.
-They are the ones who got me into this mess, so I hope to resolve the matter without your help.
- As you like. Just keep in mind that you will not get anything out of a fit of pride.
-That's how things work with the Demons, Sona. If we do not show our egos, it is as if we were not living.
-Certainly. Anyway, I suggest you think about it carefully-said Sona, getting up from her seat. - Now if you excuse me, I have duties to attend to. Any concerns you have you can let me know.
-In agreement. Thanks for everything, "said the redhead, seeing her friend leave the room where they were. Shortly after, she did the same. She had to return to her personal space to meditate on the last conversation.
Rias then moved to what was known as the old academy building. The Kuoh Academy had been renewed creating a new space to contain all the students who wanted to give them space and that had given rise to the original structure was free. While logic dictated that the old building could be used for an infinity of things like containing more students, housing the laboratories or the multiple clubs of the academy, the school management had taken the "curious" decision of leave it solely in the hands of the mysterious Occult Research Club, whose president was none other than the redhead Gremory.
Arriving at the lounge of his club, a room elegantly decorated in a Gothic style, Rias was greeted by his right hand, Akeno Himejima, a beautiful black haired Yamato Nadeshiko who served her to his mistress as soon as she arrived.
-How was your meeting, Rias?-asked the Himejima.
-So cryptic as always. Sona gave me some advice, but it felt as if at the same time she suggested I do the opposite.
-If that is the case, it seems to me that she wants you to be the one with the final decision.
-It's the safest. I know he does it for good, but it's a real headache.
- Are you worried about the commitment?
-Totally. I know I have a chance to get rid of him until college, but I get a bad feeling and I want to complete my training before I have the opportunity to do so.
- Do you think you'll find someone suitable in the academy?
-The statistics say yes, but it's not working out very well. The most promising candidates are already in the hands or in the crosshairs of Sona and others refuse to make a contract of that kind with demons because they do not see profitable. An example of this last case is how you know, Kiyome Abe.
-Japan is very closed is what concerns young people with attitudes to the supernatural environment. If someone has the potential for magic or martial arts, he will of course be recruited by the magical associations and the great families that are behind the scenes. A different case is Europe or the rest of Asia, where the huge number of people ignores a huge number of promises.
-Yes. I think I read something about it. When recruiting new subjects, the elite of the Underworld has a huge preference for magical associations throughout Europe.
- Do not you think you should give it a try?
- The problem is that I still do not have permission to participate in the Rating Games and I am only known as the heir Gremory. I have no merit of my own that can make someone of relevance to the associations agree to be my servant.
-That's pretty pessimistic on your part, but I guess you're right.
-It is unrealistic that I think I can use my debut in the Rating Games to gather all the servant that I required. I need to find some by other means.
-What are you thinking to do?
-I will continue with my idea of recruiting students from the academy. I know it will be an arduous job to train them to have a level like yours, but that work in the long run will show that I can do more as Rias Gremory than as Rias, the wife of any imbecile.
-You know you have our support for any. I'm glad you say that, because I really need your help and that of everyone else.
-I'm all ears.
-Sona suggested that I investigate contacts with the supernatural of the people that interest me, but that would be too much work for us to do. That is why I suggest that we have a more direct approach and distribute leaflets invoking the candidates.
-But perhaps we should not give those to only those who can correctly compensate the services?
-We will have to lower the price of our services a little on this occasion. After all we're just dealing with high school students. The intention is to detect that people have enough interest in the supernatural world to stop being human.
-Based on what we will look for?
-The kind of desires they ask for. If it is common as those made by our regular customers, we will ignore them and erase the memory of the meeting, since it will be evident that they do not have the necessary ambition. If they ask for things that imply greater depth, I will attend the case myself to study the possibility of recruitment.
- Do you have many expectations?
-In order not to be completely risky, I will only use the free pawns that I own. I doubt I'll get someone to qualify for my other Evil Pieces, so I'll just drive with those.
-In agreement. I will tell the others the details.
-Suggestions are accepted, Akeno. After all, they will be your companions.
-Fufufu . I have no one in mind, but I will make sure to be attentive to any promising kouhai-the brunette said before leaving.
I don't have much to say. I usually post my fics in my mother language, but a want give a chance to the English side. I use GT to translate this and later a made a check by myself, so feel free of complains about the grammatical and orthographic that are present. If they are not so terrible, I maybe translate another fics. If yoy think that there is one that deserves be translate first, let me know.
