Chapter 1 – The Switch
I don't own DxD; I just use its characters and techniques. All credit goes to its creator. Same applies for anything that I used from other animes.
Welcome to Chapter 1 of this spin-off of Sona DxD. If you glazed through the description you know that Rias offered to trade Issei to her because of their now revealed relationship. Sona declined but what would happen if Sona said yes.
AN: If you haven't read Sona DxD up to Chapter 17.3 some events in this chapter won't make sense.
"So what now? Do you want to trade pieces so Issei can join your peerage?" Rias asked calmly. She figured that was the least she could do as a friend. After all, Sona trained Issei just to ensure that when she came for him, he would be powerful enough to ensure that he could stop Riser.
Sona was stunned because this was her chance. "I don't know. Let's discuss it with Issei when I go see him." Sona replied. She really wanted to say yes. She really wanted to bring Issei to her side once and for all. However, she wanted to let Issei decide. He had gone along with everything until now and she loved that. Issei deserved to choose his fate. Of course Sona also wanted to find out what he wanted to discuss with her.
"Okay" Rias replied as the pair went to get changed. Sona didn't say as much but the truth was obvious. She was about to lose Issei Hyoudou for good both as a pawn and a potential lover. The fact that he was the Red Dragon Emperor made it even worse and the fallout was going to be insane
(Scene Skip)
The girls sat in wait in the living room knowing that Issei was on his way soon. Both girls knew that this was the moment where everything changed. Finally somebody knocked on the door and the question wasn't who it was, but which of the girls would greet him. "Why don't you greet him Rias." Sona suggested.
"Sure" Rias replied knowing that her time with Issei was over. At least she had one last chance to speak to him.
(Rias P.O.V)
As I went to the door I was extremely nervous because I didn't know how Issei would react to seeing me. Our relationship was awkward from the beginning and up until now I had no idea why. As I opened the door I saw Issei and he was completely calm. Almost as though he saw this coming.
"Hello Rias. I take it Sona told you the truth." Issei said in an almost nonchalant voice.
"That's right. She's waiting in the living room." I replied. He wasn't angry in fact he was almost calm. This can't be good.
(Scene Skip)
It turns out Issei's favor was for one of us to add Xenovia to our peerage. It didn't' make sense to me since Xenovia was returning to the church and I couldn't see a scenario where she even becomes a devil. I had to ask why he thought that would happen and who should take her.
"Putting aside why you think she'd want to become a devil, which one of us should reincarnate her? You clearly know her strengths better than we do and any insight you have would help." Sona asked beating me to the punch. In my head I was sure he would pick Sona. After all she's his girlfriend and we both know my peerage is stronger. Then again that balance was about to change anyway.
Issei thought about it for a moment and said something that caught me off "Sona needs her more but she needs Rias more."
That made no sense. I get why Sona would need her more but why would she need me more. "What do you mean by that?" Sona questioned again beating me to the punch.
"Xenovia is pretty strong even without Excalibur, and Sona needs the firepower for her peerage." Issei admitted.
'Not for long' I thought to myself knowing what we are about to ask. "So wait if that's true why not just say Sona." I wondered.
"Because Xenovia is going to be in a new place where she knows nobody else besides me and you guys. Rias is better equipped to handle that because of her experience with Koneko Akeno and Kiba. Plus a brand new student joining the student council would be a red flag." Issei admitted.
"Alright" Sona replied calmly.
With that out of the way it was time for the question of the night. "Hey Issei what if Sona had a little more firepower in her peerage." I asked nervously. I had no clue how he'd react to this and his answer scared me.
Issei looked at me and almost frowned, "Let me guess, you asked Sona if she wanted to trade pawns so I could be by her side."
"That's right and she told me that she wanted to see what you thought before a decision was made." I admitted. Here we go, I was about to lose my pawn.
(Normal P.O.V)
As Rias admitted her desire to trade pawns with her best friend Issei Hyoudou paused to think about something. "Hey Rias why would you suggest that?" Issei questioned. He wasn't angry or happy. Issei was merely curious. Something that unnerved both girls.
"Ever since you became my pawn I've had the feeling that something was off. You knew too much about the supernatural and I never felt like you were loyal to me despite how you acted. When Sona told me the truth I realized why I felt that way." Rias admitted.
"In other words, you now feel as though Sona was merely lending me to you in order to stop Riser and that I should've been her pawn all along." Issei replied.
"Exactly." Rias replied.
"Rias it was never-" Sona started to say but Rias interrupted.
"Don't say anything Sona because it really doesn't matter. I don't have Issei's loyalty and if you want him as your pawn I'll be okay with it. Issei has done more than enough for me." Rias said coldly. She knew if he didn't push her away, Issei would stay with her and things would continue to be awkward.
"Alright" Sona replied before turning to Issei and nodding her approval."
"It seems the decision has been made for me. I'll go to Sona and Saji and Ruruko will go to Rias in addition to her extra pawns. As for Xenovia I still think she should go to Rias."
"Really" Rias replied still shocked that he wouldn't want Sona to get the young woman.
"I said it already, you guys have an atmosphere that's better suited for Xenovia. I'll be around her enough that she has me. You can even move her in with Asia in that apartment she's been staying at since the Excalibur incident began." Issei explained.
Rias began to tear up since she couldn't believe Issei was still thinking of her, "Thank you Issei." Rias said in disbelief.
"Your welcome" Issei said with smile.
"Well if that's all I think that we should get going. I have to explain everything to my peerage and that's not gonna be fun" Sona said calmly.
"I bet" Issei replied cheekily as he turned to leave. Just before he was out of sight Rias called out one more time.
"Issei wait" Rias pleaded. Just as she wanted to Issei stopped and turned towards the young woman.
"What is it Rias."
"Before you leave I have just one favor." Rias wondered.
"Of course" Issei replied before Serafall Leviathan revealed herself. Clearly there was much more to do.
(Scene Skip)
What was already an emotional day for Rias Gremory had become even more so as the Leviathan revealed herself. Learning the truth about the events that led to her rook becoming a part of her peerage Rias was even more shaken than before. Once the nekomata siblings were gone, Sona revealed to her sister that she and Rias would be trading pawns and instead of freaking out Serafall smiled and said she would explain things to Sirzechs. "So about that favor Rias." Issei said calmly reminding her of what she wanted.
"Nevermind" Rias said bashfully. Her desire to have Issei take her just once was would've been too difficult.
"So let's meet up tomorrow at the ORC and explain everything. Fortunately for us we have a week off and we can arrange everything pretty easily." Sona said calmly.
"Alright, I'm gonna head home. Today's been crazy" Rias said calmly before teleporting home.
"So now what?" Issei wondered.
"How about we have a true meet the family dinner, I'm kinda tired of all the secrets." Sona suggested.
"Sure but I hope you're ready." Issei smirked.
(Scene Skip)
"I always wondered where your quirky side came from and now I know" Sona smirked as she cuddled in bed with Issei after a nice bout of hot sex. The pair had just finished the dinner with the family and among the surprises for Sona was the fact that Issei's family knew about the supernatural and about their budding relationship.
"This from the girl whose older sister wears a magical girl outfit as a uniform." Issei teased.
"Oh shut up" Sona smirked as she kissed Issei on the cheek. There was something that was bothering her but she didn't want to bring it up and hoped that a bout of sex would force it away. Unfortunately, that plan failed and Sona was curious again. "Hey Issei, why do you think that Xenovia will want to become a devil?" Sona wondered.
"It's because-" Issei started to say before he heard a knock on the door. Unfortunately for Sona, so did she.
"Let me guess" Sona groaned.
"Yep. Xenovia and surprisingly enough Irina is her too." Issei groaned equally as the latter got up to get dressed. This was gonna be a long night.
(Scene Skip)
Opening his eyes Issei Hyoudou was extremely annoyed at how things had played out. Not only was Xenovia back, but Irina had come with her and both girls knew the truth. Since it was so late, Irina and Xenovia went back to their guest room to sleep and he and Sona went to his room for a nightcap which was badly needed. He was hoping to sneak away for some morning training but when he tried to sneak away, he spun right into Irina's bare breasts. His childhood friend must've snuck in, after he and Sona went to sleep. Oh and she was naked also.
"Ahh" Irina moaned slowly as her eyes opened to see Issei's breasts on her face.
"What the hell are you doing here Irina" Issei groaned.
"I couldn't sleep because Xenovia's sleeping patterns suck. Plus after the night I had you at least owed me a cuddle mister." Irina lectured.
"I'd love to chat but I have morning training to get to." Issei said coldly.
"So you're leaving two naked girls to go work out. What kinda pervert are you?" Irina teased.
"The type that happens to hold a Longinus and knows that if he doesn't get stronger he'll lose the people he loves." Issei retorted before wriggling off the bed and getting dressed. Once he was gone Irina turned towards the other person on the bed and smiled.
"Thank you Sona. I'm glad that Issei found somebody like you." Irina smiled hoping the Sitri heiress would stay asleep.
"We're not dating Irina. Issei and I are just sexfriends. You can still be a part of your childhood friend's life if you'd like." Sona retorted having woken up a moment ago.
"We'll see" Irina chuckled before going back to sleep. The supernatural world was about to change and Irina and Sona both knew that the man behind the change was out getting some early morning training.
(Issei P.O.V)
You ever heard of the saying when it rains it pours. Well today it's pouring for me. After I returned from my training my mother and father were sitting in the family room with Sona along with Irina and Xenovia who happened to be in fresh clothes. Apparently they got a call from Irina's dad the day before that suggested they'd arrive. In other words, they knew about Irina and Xenovia before Sona came over for dinner and didn't say anything. Eventually we worked out an arrangement where Irina stayed with us and Xenovia and Asia would move into an apartment together and Sona of course was free to do as she pleased. Of course Sona picked that moment to remind me that today was the day that I would become her pawn and that things were going to become even more insane. Oh goodie.
As a result. Irina and Xenovia were back in the Occult Research Club but this time with the student council with them. I was fortunate that Vali wasn't here because he'd have a field day with this but again it was time for business. "Hey Sona what's going on. I thought they were going back to the church" Momo wondered.
"Things have gotten a bit complicated." Sona said nervously.
"How complicated are we talking" Tsubaki wondered.
Sona was nervous and it was clear she didn't want to bring it up. So naturally Issei had to do it.
"Let me explain it Sona." Issei said calmly. "While Rias and gang were still in the barrier Kokabiel spilled a very dangerous secret."
"What secret" Saji wondered.
"The biblical god is dead." Issei said bluntly. Sugar coating this one was stupid.
"No way" Tsubaki gasped as she fell to the ground slightly. She was still part of a family of exorcists so the death of God was a major blow to her.
"Tell me about it" Irina deadpanned having done enough crying. "As a result of what happened Xenovia was expelled but for some insane reason I wasn't. Since I felt that wasn't fair I asked my father to make me heaven's liaison and send me back here. They're going to work something out" Irina continued.
"That's not all is it?" Akeno spoke out. Akeno was no fool and they wouldn't have all gathered just for that.
"There's more!" Tsubasa exclaimed clearly not wanting more drama. The death of God was bad enough but if there was more it would drive her up a wall.
"Yes there is and it involves our peerages" Sona spoke up in a very serious tone silencing everybody.
"It can't be. You don't mean that" Tsubaki said in shock. Considering everything that happened there was only one thing that could explain the meeting and Tsubaki had clearly figured it out.
"That's right Tsubaki. That is happening." Sona replied.
"What's going on here Sona" Momo wondered in confusion. Sona was hesitant to answer but Rias decided to speak up for her.
"It's been decided that Sona and I will be trading pawn pieces. So Issei will go to Sona and Saji and Ruruko along with Sona's 3 remaining pawns will go to me." Rias revealed. Most of the group was stunned by the news but a few reactions in particular surprised the group.
"No way!" Saji screamed in despair.
"You gotta be kidding me" Momo cried angrily.
"Ufufufu oh my!" Akeno replied in amusement. There were other looks of disbelief, but one person stayed calm.
"If I may be so blunt, why the sudden change? Surely your relationship with Issei isn't the reason." Tsubaki spoke up shocking everybody.
"Wait a minute, when were Sona and Issei in a relationship?" Tsubasa wondered.
"Yeah that's right." Reya added.
"We aren't" Issei replied bluntly.
"HUH!" all three girls exclaimed.
Issei was going to get a kick out of this one and he knew it. "The best way to describe us is friends with benefits. Sona first approached me because she wanted to make sure that when Rias approached me the next year I would be ready for Riser. In exchange for her training me, I had sex with her and our relationship grew from there." Issei admitted causing Sona and most of the student council girls to blush.
"You bastard!" Saji yelled as he charged Issei before being quickly nailed in the stomach by a jab from Issei. He wasn't knocked out but it definitely left a mark.
"Oh relax Saji. In many ways you should be grateful that Sona was determined to give me to Rias because otherwise I would be her pawn now anyway." Issei said coldly.
"That's not fair Issei and you know it" Sona protested trying to save face. She did want Issei as a pawn but Rias needed him far more than she did so she kept the plan going.
"Regardless of the reason it's happening." Rias stepped in. "If it makes you guys feel better Saji and Ruruko will still be part of the council during class but he'll have to join us at the ORC afterwards for training." Rias said calmly.
"Alright" Ruruko said nervously since she was a helpless part of the trade. Issei being eight pawns meant she couldn't stay either but at least she was going with her secret crush.
"Ruruko it's not your fault. Unlike Saji I took all of Rias's pawns and the rest of her positions are filled. Plus Rias is a good master." Issei said calmly not worrying about the shot it took at Saji. There would've been more talk but two magic circles appeared in the room.
"So they're here" Issei said calmly as Sirzechs and Serafall appeared at last.
"I hope everyone's finished discussing the matter at hand." Sirzechs said diplomatically.
"Yes we have Lord Sirzechs" Sona said firmly.
"Alrighty then so it's time for the switch." Sirzechs said calmly.
"Wait a minute" Rias cried out.
"What is it now Rias" Sirzechs said with a hint of annoyance.
"I'd like to ask Issei one more question before he becomes Sona's pawn." Rias pleaded. When Sirzechs nodded Rias walked over to Issei and looked at him with a pained expression. "Did you serve me because you cared about me, or did you serve me because you knew that's what Sona wanted?" Rias wondered. She cared about Issei a lot and it hurt her that Sona was taking her place. She would feel better if Issei at least said that she was a good leader.
Issei could've answered many ways but he knew that Rias needed the truth, "It was because Sona wanted me to. You are a beautiful young woman and as I've said you do have a fantastic pair of breasts. However you have a long way to go before you can truly call yourself a King."
Rias was shocked by Issei's words but managed to keep her composure "Thank you and I will always be grateful for everything you did for me?" Rias replied as she walked over to her former pawn and kissed him on the lips. It was her way of saying goodbye and everyone in the room knew how painful it was for Rias, hence why nobody said anything. A minute later the kiss ended and Rias moved away
"I take it that's enough" Sirzechs replied.
"Yes it is." Rias said solemnly. Her time as Issei's master had come to an end and now it was time to move on.
(Scene Skip)
After Rias and Sona traded pawns, Rias was sad but the news that Xenovia would join her helped soften the blow. Discussions about housing were also taking place since Irina and Xenovia couldn't stay at Issei's house, though Irina was okay with the idea. Sona suggested Irina stay with Issei for the next few days which struck the group as odd but was accepted nonetheless. "So how does it feel to officially be my servant?" Sona smirked as she and Issei sat in his room. After the long day Sona wanted to get her Issei time and she wouldn't be denied. Even Irina understood as much and gave the group a break.
"Same as usual but that doesn't mean you'll be able to dominate me in bed." Issei smirked.
"Oh shut up and fuck me. The next few days are going to be very tedious." Sona replied as she wrapped her arms around issei's and the pair fell onto the bed. They weren't a couple but for Sona, being with Issei felt right.
That's it for Chapter 1 and if you'll notice I skipped a lot of stuff because it relates to the special chapters and re-hashing it has changed. This bears repeating that this will be a sister story to Sona DxD so slowly the stories will separate themselves but many events will be the same. Get ready guys because next chapter's gonna be very fun.