Disclaimer: I do not own Highschool dxd nor do I claim to I just do these things for fun. Here we go again for the third time I just hope this idea sticks. Seriously strong, non perverted Issei non Scared gear Issei also. AU (Rias and Issei unless I think it should change)
Highschool DxD: The Many Faces Of Issei
Chapter 1: The Fateful Meeting.
It was late at night as Issei made his way form the store with some items for his mother and father. He enrolled at Kuoh Academy a year ago now and his family has settled in Kuoh well. He loved the little town and the people here had accepted them as one of their own which made Issei happy for his family could finally relax.
Under the guise if merchants in exotic gems and stones they lived in wealth and luxury. Which was good showing they had come up far in the world. They used to be homeless and living in fear during the purges his clan were almost wiped out in their entirety. However some escaped those dark days but sadly their numbers never returned. Being the only surviving heir of the clan. It was left to Issei to keep his line going, but he had to keep a low profile after all.
Turning the street corner Issei sees the gap in the road that leads into the park. Deciding to travel through the park tonight Issei turnsand strolls in. The park was always peaceful at night well it usually is as Issei spots a young woman sitting on one of the park benches and looking distressed. Three misfit looking men stood harassing a young woman, trying to coax her to accompany them. She refused to go and said she was waiting on someone.
Walks directly under a street light to let them know he was. He also kicks the nearest trash can to get there attention. The three look up at him as does the girl, she had long crimson hair and wore the uniform of Kuoh Academy. Issei knew her from school but never spoke to her nor did she really give him much attention.
"Leave the lady alone, can't you see she wishes to be left alone?"
The three turn as Issei sets down his shopping and rolls his shoulders as if warming up.
"We are not what we appear to be little nor is the girl here normal, leave and we shall spare my your life."
Issei raises an eyebrow in response and then laughs out loudly.
"She is Rias Gremory, the heir to the devil house of Gremory and you three are apart of the little band of stray devils that got together in Kuoh recently, from what I see you want to kill her. No doubt she could take you out by herself but I will do that for her."
Being found out the three stray devils bodies lose their human appearance and take their monstrous forms once again. Issei was now staring down one massive humanoid shaped wolf with and extra wolf head where his stomach should be. A woman with an upper body of a beautiful woman but the lower form a massive black widow spider. The last one was a creature that appeared to be made of nothing bus black smoke, though all Issei could see was black scaled hands.
"Are you worried now human that you have seen our true forms."
"No I am really not besides I am not human either."
Rias interest is peaked at that and turns towards Issei in observation. Issei smiles and bows while his form and mass begins to swell and change. His skin becomes blackened and rock like, a large ribbed tail appears and his limbs become long and lithe ending in taloned hands and clawed feet. Two immense horns appear on his head and fuse to form a large protective crest. Two more appear from his cheeks and curve towaed his chin. His eyes become burning embers. Steam and cinders emerge from his mouth as he looks down on the strays whom now appear smaller than him.
"Now pathetic little creatures which of you is first."
The three stare at each other in fear and begin stepping backwards in fear. With a bellowing laugh Issei takes one step forward and lashes out with an immense taloned hand cutting he half woman half spider stray to ribbons.
"I will revel in your fear and devour it."
The two strays turn to run and Issei grabs them both in his immense hands and lifts them both revelling in their terror, he roars spewing cinder and flame setting one alight and with a casual squeeze of his hand the third stray is crushed and burned away. Rias looks up at the immense form as it begins to shrink. It isn't long until Rias is standing next to Issei in his human form.
"Just what are you? That form you took was one of an ancient devil long since dead he was never sealed away. How did you become him and even embody his personality into your form. He was renowned for revelling in the fear of his enemies."
"Well first of all a thanks would be nice, I know you were probably hunting them three. I also know you have your servants hiding near by I can sense them. To answer your first question however. I am Issei Hyoudou and well I am something that the three factions thought died out long ago during their purges."
Rias eyes widens at the last remark remembering a talk she had with her brother several months ago while studying a book on ancient races. In the book she had read about a race of beings who could take on any form.
"You are a changling aren't you."
Issei nods and makes an elaborate bow.
"I am. I am the crown prince of the changlings who have remained hidden through the world. To be frank I am tired of hiding who I am. Let your underworld know that we will not hide any more, so should the three factions try to wipe us out again we will fight back. Though I rather people be protectors than conquerors. I will see you soon Rias."
With that said Issei turns and leaves, Rias watches him go and she is finally joined by
her servants. She turns to them and Akeno out the two present is the first to speak.
"He admitted to be a changeling we have to report that at least."
"Yes I suppose we must, an supposed race comes back. Threatens all three of the factions with battle with what did we do to his people ebfore. I will get the answers from my brother. Let us go Akeno, Kiba."
Both of them bow and fall into step behind her and they leave. She had to let her brother and underworld know the Changelings had returned but how to convince her brother and the underworld that they should be friends and not enemies. After all changelings where considered the fourth great faction in times long past and they caused the greatest fear in the other three.
Well that is it for chapter 1 I hope you guys liked it wanted to something different this is what I came up with please read and review.