"...talking…"
'...Thinking…'
"..Host talking to Sacred gear only.."
[ Sacred gear spirit talking ]
[Sacred gear spirit talking to host only ]
I OWN NOTHING
Chapter 1: First Day
Kuoh Academy
Issei stood at the gates of his school, mentally preparing himself to make a good first impression on his teacher and classmates. He had been throwing himself into his training, both physical and what Murayama and Katase referred to as his "perv reversion" training. The physical training had actually been enjoyable for him, it had become a way for Issei to clear his mind after the beatings and berating he got from the two girls when he messed up.
Katase and Murayama had at first been pretty distant with Issei when they first started guiding him from his perverted ways. But after a month, they started to feel like real friends. They don't refer to him by his last name anymore, instead using "Ise" his nickname from middle school. Issei himself didn't feel they'd like to be called by their first names, so he stuck to the last name, and they hadn't brought it up.
As the new semester grew closer, the true natures of his two new friends came out to reveal themselves. Katase was usually a composed and polite girl, unless dealing with someone hostile or otherwise inappropriate, like a guy trying to peep into their locker room, then she was assertive and aggressive. Murayama's was the real surprise though, Once she felt comfortable around Issei, she teased him whenever she thought he was glancing at her body, and would then smack him on the head with her shinai. Outside of her tendency to tease him, Murayama was a very easy going girl.
Issei looked around the school grounds taking notice of the students. The girls mostly wore the standard uniform which consisted of a white button down shirt with black vertical stripes, a black shoulder cape with white accents. A magenta skirt with white accents, a black corset and brown dress shoes. Issei enjoyed the look of the girls in their uniform, as well as how short the skirt was, with a gust of wind the skirt would shift just enough to catch a glimpse underneath.
The male uniform was rather plain compared to the girls. They wore black dress pants, a white button down shirt with the same black stripes, a black jacket with white accents and brown dress shoes.
Issei wasn't a big fan of the standard way to wear the uniform. He instead chose to leave the jacket and button down shirt open, with a red t-shirt underneath.
Issei walked through the halls towards his classroom, class 1-C, on the first floor of the main building. He hadn't spotted anyone he knew yet, not even Katase and Murayama. He had noticed that some of the male students had already been beaten by some of the girls, apparently the girls were very adamant about not letting any pervert slip through their fingers, Issei was very thankful for his "reversion training" as he saw the bruises his fellow male students had.
Kuoh Academy Class 1-C
Issei was told by his teacher to stand outside the class until he was called. Being singled out like that made him really nervous, he had only sent a few seconds in the classroom before his teacher asked him to wait in the hall, but he noticed that he was the only male in his class. That fact would have made him giddy beyond belief before his training, and witnessing the girls brutality. But now, it only added to his anxiety, he'd be the center of attention for the girls to try and deduce his true nature.
Issei could hear the teacher speaking to her students.
"Okay girls, I'm sure you're aware of the new initiative Kuoh Academy has put in place,we now have a test group of male students to start to transition to a co-ed school. We are lucky enough to have one with us in our class. Come on in and introduce yourself." At the last part, Issei realised he was being called into to the room, and followed the directions of his teacher.
Issei walked into the room and stood at the front, next to the teacher. Looking out to his classmates, Issei had one immediate thought 'This...is going to be harder than I thought…' Issei scanned over the girls in his class, and most of them were beauties in their own right. Issei was going to be put to the test, and if he failed, he'd be shunned as a pervert once again.
Issei wrote his name on the chalkboard, he took a long deep breath to calm himself before turning around.
'Alright, remember...Good first impression, maintain eye contact, no roaming eyes.' Issei thought. Taking lessons hard learned from his mother, Katase and Murayama.
Issei looked back to his classmates then introduced himself with a nervous smile. He was hoping that they hadn't caught on to how nervous he was feeling at being the center of attention for so many good looking girls, even his teacher.
"H-hello, My n-name is Issei Hyoudou." Issei mentally cursed himself for stuttering, that really didn't start out the way he wanted it to. So he cleared his throat to continue, a few of the girls giggled under their breath, but Issei still heard it. 'Good goin Issei, they're already laughing at you...Idiot.'
"I'm looking forward to get know each of you." Issei said his last part and bowed slightly to the class.
His teacher had apparently picked up on his nervous demeanor as did the class, and addressed the girls before assigning Issei to a seat.
"Okay girls, i'm sure Mr. Hyoudou here is a bit nervous at being so outnumbered, so be sure to be on your best behavior." The teacher said, much to Issei's dismay at being outed in front of the class. She then scanned the room to find a seat for her only male student. She spoke to Issei once he found one.
"Why don't you sit in between Ms. Hanakai and Ms. Kusaka. Momo, Reya, raise your hands please."
Two girls raised their hands, each having a smile on their face. Once Issei saw the two hands rise, his face turned bright red, which made the girls openly giggle this time.
The two girls the teacher referred to were both otherworldly beauties. The first had brown hair tied into two braids that reached her waist, light brown eyes that held a gentle look in them. Her figure, from what Issei could see was top notch. 'Is it a requirement to have supermodel looks to enroll here or something?' Issei thought. The other girl was just as much of a looker. She had snow white hair that reached mid-back, straight bangs at eyebrow level. Her eyes were a glacial blue that were absolutely captivating, it was honestly hard for Issei to look away. 'How the hell, am I supposed to focus on class with those two next to me?'
Issei bowed to the teacher and walked to his seat, which was two rows from the back, in between Momo who had the window seat on his left, and reya on his right. Once he sat down, both girls smiled and leaned over to whisper to Issei before class started. Momo was the first to speak.
"Hey there, just call me Momo, it's nice to meet you Issei. Let us know if you need anything."
Issei was still nervous from sitting next to these two girls, but wanted to make a good impression, so he opted for the friendly greeting.
"Thanks, my friends all call me Ise, it's to meet the both of you."
The other girl next to Issei giggled, apparently he was easy to read, and they could tell how nervous he was. And she spoke in a manner that Issei had been acquainted with from Murayama.
"Nice to meet you Ise, call me Reya. You seem a little overwhelmed, do we make you nervous?" Reya said in a slight teasing whisper. At which Issei nervously rubbed the back of his head, he was surprised she called him by his nickname so quickly, but he actually preferred it.
"I didn't expect there to be sitting between two beauti-" Issei realised what he was about to blurt out and quickly clamped his mouth shut. 'That was close…' Hoping to correct himself before the girls caught on to what he was going to say he spoke again.
"I didn't expect to be the only guy in the class, I thought there'd be at least one other."
Issei's hopes were quickly shot down as both girls openly laughed, not trying to hide it this time. Issei's face was once again as red as his shirt, so he decided to just take out the materials for his class and pay attention to the lecture.
As Issei was gathering his materials, he missed the shared look between Momo and Reya as they nodded to each other. They were each sharing similar thoughts, 'Kaichou needs to meet him'
Kuoh Academy Lunch Break
Student Council Room
A few minutes before the lunch bell rang, Momo and Reya had left, claiming they had student council work to attend to, and they were now in said room with 4 other people. The first year duo were standing in front of a desk, where Sona Shitori the vice president of the student council sat. Just next to Sona was her right hand and 2nd in command, Tsubaki Shinra. On the sofa to the left of the room were the other two members, Tomoe Meguri, and Yura Tsubasa. Momo and Reya had just informed their King about the boy in their class, and the Aura the boy emitted, which was that of a Sacred gear holder.
"And both of you are certain of this?" Sona questioned the two standing in front of her.
They both nodded in response, Reya continued her explanation to the Heiress about their peculiar classmate.
"Positive Kaichou, I could feel it the moment he stepped into the room, but when he sat next to us...It was almost...dominating. He doesn't seem to be aware of it either."
Reya looked over to Momo to see if she agreed with her own assessment, to which Momo nodded and brought up questions for how to proceed next.
"Kaichou, should we ask him to come here after class?"
Sona had her elbows on the desk, arms propped up and fingers interlaced, resting her chin on them. She thought through the possibilities of approaching the boy so quickly, she wanted to be absolutely certain before bringing him into her headquarters, no mistakes could be made here. She decided on a different approach instead.
"No, we don't want to draw attention to him or ourselves so soon into the semester. Do you know where he is now?"
At the question both Momo and Reya tilted their heads in thought, before one of other members in the room spoke up. A girl with blue shoulder length hair, deep ocean blue eyes, and a tall slender frame that held an aura of calm confidence.
"I saw him walk out with two of the new girls from the kendo club towards the tree by the back of the gym."
All occupants looked over towards the blue haired girl, wondering just how she knew where the boy had gone since his actual classmates hadn't seen it themselves. Sona was going through the information provided by her servants, as well as the folder containing information of the boy in question, then her queen and 2nd in command spoke up for the first time since the arrival of their teammates.
"Kaichou, is there any possibility of Lady Gremory already having claimed him for her own peerage?"
Normally that would be a concern, but Sona was certain that her Rival wouldn't have any stake in her prospect...yet. But there was a pact between them that forbade either from stealing potential members from each other, while only a verbal agreement, they respected each other enough to never break it. So if Rias had taken notice of him, Sona would have heard about it. And since Rias wasn't at school today, nor had she been informed of her scouting Issei Hyoudou, he was fair game.
This would be the only situation where Sona would possibly thank Lord and Lady Gremory for that ridiculous arranged marriage agreement. And should the testimony of her bishops be true, then she had a deal to present to Rias, one that would greatly benefit all involved. But it all hinged on how the Interaction with Issei Hyoudou went.
"No Tsubaki, there isn't. Let's go meet this boy shall we?"
Kuoh Academy grounds
"So Ise, how's your first day going so far? I don't need to beat on you like the other pervs do I?"
Issei was sitting outside eating his boxed lunch with Katase and Murayama. Murayama was already done and questioning Issei. Issei had a mouth full of food, so he just shook his head, once he swallowed his food he verbally responded.
"No, no need for that thankfully. Things are good so far..It's a little overwhelming though." Issei responded, the two girls had noticed that Issei was an open book with how he felt pretty much all of the time. That was something that caused a good portion of the issues he's faced, it's okay not to say everything that's on your mind, that and lying are not the same thing.
Both girls laughed at Issei saying he was overwhelmed, they both knew what he meant. Murayama calmed down and retorted in the teasing manner he had gotten accustomed to.
"You overwhelmed by all the beautiful girls around you?"
Instead of getting embarrassed, Issei just nodded and voiced his thoughts in his usual manner.
"Yea, I'm starting to seriously think that only beautiful girls were allowed into this school."
Issei said without thinking, both Katase and Murayama had a slight tinge of pink of their cheeks at the implication. They both knew that Issei thought they were good looking, they had been able to work that out of him within the first week of them helping the boy. Issei brought them both out of their own thoughts, not realising his words had any effect on them.
"So, how's your patrol of the male student body going so far?"
Katase held a mischievous smirk that Issei knew meant trouble as she spoke.
"We personally caught 8 this morning before school started. It's just like we thought, all these boys enrolled to try and screw around with the girls here. You should count yourself lucky Ise, and hopefully you won't be the one meeting the end of a shinai."
Issei wasn't given the chance to respond to Katase. Two new people made themselves known when the shorter of the two spoke.
"So the rumors of girls banding together are true."
The trio sitting underneath the tree turned their heads to see who it was that spoke out of the blue. Katase and Murayama's faces lost almost all color as they saw who it was that made their way into the conversation. Two of the most well known girls at Kuoh academy. Issei turned to follow the line of sight of his two female friends. When he saw the two girls standing a few yards from where he Katase and Murayama were, Issei was stunned silent. Issei unknowingly muttered his first thoughts.
"Beautiful.." Issei's quiet words had escaped Katase and Murayama, so the threat of being beaten by their wooden swords was eliminated, however it didn't escape the supernatural hearing of the two new arrivals. Sona and Tsubaki both heard Issei, but kept their stoic expressions.
Sona was a strict looking girl, she had black hair in a chin length bob cut. Her eyes were violet that hid behind thinly rimmed glasses of the same color. Her skin looked an unblemished, smooth. Her bust was modest, but not by any means underwhelming. Her face was perfectly symmetrical, and set into an even expression, not giving any emotions away.
The taller girl by her side had the same expression on her face. Her hair was black and silky, reached down to the back of her knees, and had split bangs. Her eyes were heterochromic, one being a light brown and the other a deeper violet then Sona's.
Murayama and Katase had broken from the shock, greeted and slightly bowed their heads to the two that made themselves known.
"Hello, Vice-president Shitori, pleasure to meet you."
"Hello, Vice-president, what can we do for you?"
Sona briefly glanced to the girls, before setting her gaze back onto Issei, Tsubaki's had never left him. The moment the were within 15 feet of Issei, they could feel for themselves what Momo and Reya had been talking about. It was as if your whole body was being conquered, being told that you were nothing more than dust in the wind compared to the might of whatever Issei possessed. Sona knew more than ever, that she needed this boy.
"Hello, pleasure to meet you as well. I've made it a point to meet with each of our new male students. My name is Sona Shitori, vice-president of the student council. This is Tsubaki Shinra, a fellow member of the student council. You are Issei Hyoudou correct?"
"?!" Issei was surprised and a little concerned that anyone on the student council knew his name. Issei glances over to Katase and Murayama to see if they had any idea why these two girls would know his name, but they were as surprised as he was. But Their expressions quickly turned to suspicion. Thinking that Issei had done something wrong while they were apart. Instead of pleading his innocence, Issei made to greet the two student council members. Issei went to bow to them as his female companions had done, but was met with an outstretched hand from Sona. Issei took hold of it and shook as he introduced himself.
"I am Issei Hyoudou, it's a pleasure to meet you Vice-President Shitori, and Ms. Shinra. I haven't caused any problems to have you seek me out directly, have I?"
Even though they said that they were meeting with all of the male students, the fact that they met with Issei only halfway through the first school day was a little concerning.
Once their hands made contact with each other, the previously unblemished and pristine skin of Sona's face started to turn an ash grey color, along with a cold sweat quickly sprouting. Sona's legs immediately felt weak, unable to hold up the weight of her body from what it was that she sensed within the boy in front of her.
"Ms. Shitori/Sona-Kaichou!" Issei and Tsubaki both called out from the sudden weakness in her legs and started to fall forward.
Losing her balance, Sona fell forward and tried to brace herself for impact onto the ground. Where she was expecting to find herself on the ground, she was instead met with the firm and gentle grip of Issei Hyoudou. She was surprised when she looked up to Issei's face, and saw his expression.
When Sona had gone through the info on Issei's past, there were many accounts of how his perverted tendencies had gotten him into trouble with two other students that he was friends with. But she saw at the moment was nothing like that. All she saw was a boy that was genuinely and honestly concerned for her well being. That was not the person she expected to meet today. Momo and Reya had said that Issei had been a nervous wreck during his introduction that morning. Seemingly trying to hide his overly honest and perverted nature from the rest of the girls in school. 'He saw a problem, and looked to find a way to resolve it, I want this boy even more now.' Those were the last thoughts before Sona was bombarded with the same energy she felt before while shaking Issei's hand, only this time it was 10X stronger from the added level of skin contact. And with that contact came an image that had Sona both awesticken and terrified. A RED DRAGON, with eyes an emerald color so vibrant and powerful that half of the lower class devil population would probably pass out just from a glance. With the close proximity to this aura, Sona passed out in Issei's arms.
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Kuoh Academy - Infirmary -
Sona woke up in the infirmary of her school. Her violet eye fluttered open, and took note of her surroundings. Seeing the medical type of environment and the sun still shining through the window, she knew exactly where she was and that it hadn't been too long since her conversation with Issei Hyoudou...Issei Hyoudou, such an intriguing person. Sona was absolutely certain of what she saw, a dragon of legend, one that helped cause devastation so great, that the devils alone wouldn't have been able to bring it down by themselves.
"Sona-Kaichou? How are you feeling?" Tsubaki's concerned yet relieved voice could be heard from next to Sona's bed in the school infirmary. Sona turned to look at her Queen, meeting her companions mixed eyes with her own violet ones, a look that had only come across her face once made its way onto Sona. A Smile that was both Smug, and exuded an amount of happiness that her child-like older sister would be hard pressed to match it. The look on her masters face did not go unnoticed by Tsubaki. And Sona finally responded to her servant, the smug/happy expression never leaving her face.
"Tsubaki, once school hours are over, be sure that EVERYONE gathers in the Student council room. We need to set a sure-fire strategy of how to get Issei Hyoudou to join us."
When Tsubaki saw the worry on the 1st year boy's face, she too thought that the protective instincts that seemed to resonate from the boy would be a great benefit for their group, but she did not grasp the full scale of what Issei's capabilities were.
"Yes kaichou, I will inform all members to gather as soon as they're let out from their classes." Tsubaki said to Sona. She made to get up to inform the Sitri peerage about the meeting after school today, before being stopped by Sona herself.
"And Tsubaki, thank you for bringing me here, I appreciate it."
Tsubaki held a smile, and then shook her head at her master, Sona was passed out so of course she would assume that Tsubaki had brought her to the infirmary.
"Kaichou, I didn't bring you here. Issei Hyoudou had you in his arms from the moment you collapsed. He was very adamant that he bring you here himself, he was not willing to leave you in my care alone."
Sona was pleasantly surprised that the boy she was scouting for her peerage, had already proven that he could be relied on in at least one situation. Now she just needed to find out how to bring him to her side.
Kuoh Class 1-C
Issei's current class had been placed as a free period due to the teacher having an emergency, so he was conversing with his two neighbors, Momo and Reya. Who had seen Issei carrying their master towards the infirmary with clear worry showing on his face.
"That was very sweet of you Ise." Reya said with a sweet smile. She was very pleased with how he had acted towards her King without even knowing her for more than a few minutes, and she desperately hoped that they would be able to have him in their ranks soon.
"Say Ise," Momo said from her spot sitting on the corner of Issei's desk. She gave Issei a sly smile as she spoke.
"If I pass out like that in your arms, would you carry me too?"
Issei felt his face heat up at his classmates words, And his mouth was once again working faster than his brain. By the time he came to realise what he said, he just hoped that none of the girls in the vicinity, or Katase and Murayama would punish him for the lack of foresight with his words.
"Of course, if either of you fainted, I wouldn't leave your side until you got the care you needed."
So once Issei caught on to what he had said, he was preparing for the verbal reprimanding with closed eyes. But it never came. Instead Issei was almost knocked out of his seat by the girl with snow white hair that had positioned herself almost on top of his desk. Issei was tightly hugged around his neck, the girl seemed to have supernatural strength, as Issei was losing vital oxygen to his brain from the grip she had on him.
"Ise you're such a sweetheart!" Momo practically yelled out to the whole class. Reya was just watching the moment with her usual sweet smile, until she saw Issei start to turn blue from Hypoxia(lack of oxygen).
"Momo, I don't think he can breathe." She said to Momo who was reluctant to let go, but once she finally did Issei gasped for air while holding a smile, he had clearly enjoyed the feeling of having her pressed tightly against him. Which wasn't missed by the two girls as they smirked.
'Fufu, he's trying so hard not to look or comment on our bodies. He's adorable.' Reya thought as she watched Issei tried to seem like he wasn't thoroughly enjoying Momo's breasts pressed against him.
The door to the 1-C classroom slid open to Reveal Tsubaki standing there with her usual stoic expression. She glanced around the room before addressing the people she was sent to speak with. Once her eyes met with Momo and Reya, she also caught the sight of Momo embracing Issei Hyoudou, and rose an eyebrow with a slight smile on her face. 'It seems they are taking a liking to him.' She thought before speaking to the pair of bishops.
"Momo Hanakai, Reya Kusaka, please report to the Student Council Room immediately after school hours." Before either of the girls could respond, Tsubaki departed back to wherever she came from.
The free period was the last class of the day, and Issei felt he had gotten to know Reya and Momo pretty well, he would even consider them friends at this point. So when the last bell for the day rang, Issei gave his farewells to both of them and made his way to where Murayama and Katase had agreed to meet for his continued physical and "perv reversion" training.
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The next morning Issei woke up quicker than he usually would on a school day during his middle school days. 'I guess being surrounded by girls on par with top tier supermodels will do that to any guy.' Issei thought before getting up to go for his morning run before he had to go to school.
On his run to the school and back, Issei noticed red glow coming from the old school building. Issei just figured it was a strange light bulb, or experiment going haywire, so he didn't pay attention to it. And so he continued his run, and made his way back home to get ready for school.
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Kuoh Academy ORC Room
The red light that Issei noticed on his daily run wasn't from a light bulb, nor an experiment gone wrong. It was emitting from the irate body of the president of the Occult Research Club, Rias Gremory. She had received a message from her long time friend and rival Sona Sitri. Sona had requested to meet with both of their peerages in the morning before school in her clubroom for an important relay of information.
Just recalling the talk between the two of them made her blood boil in both jealousy and anger. Jealousy from the fact that Sona had claimed that she had found THE Red Dragon Emperor, and that he was to be a part of the Sitri Peerage. And Anger from the knowledge that if she had just refused or delayed the meeting between herself, her family, and her revolting Fiance, then she could have had a chance to lay claim to the boy herself.
Flashback to the ORC & STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
"Good morning Sona. What was so urgent that it couldn't wait until after school?"
Rias asked her Rival who sat across from her on the sofa on the other side of the Coffee table in the center of the ORC room. It was rare for Sona to meet with Rias on the school campus at all, given how busy she typically was with being a part of the student council.
"I wanted to inform you of a new prospect for my peerage. His name is Issei Hyoudou, a first year in class 1-C."
Sona's face stayed expressionless as usual. But she still hadn't exactly answered the question Rias asked, why the sudden meeting? For any normal prospect, a message delivered by any means would have sufficed, but sona was adamant about meeting in person this morning.
"Alright, but that still doesn't tell me why you wanted to meet in person this morning. As I understand it, the Student Council has you rather busy, so a meeting in the flesh is something that would mean this Issei Hyoudou boy must be something special."
Rias then saw something she hadn't seen in years from her stoic rival, A GRIN. Not a smile, or a smirk of confidence. A full grin that carried an almost childish message of "I have something you can't have."
"Indeed, he is special, and more ways than one from what I've seen." Sona stated smugly with a grin that was starting to annoy Rias. Sona pushed her glasses back into place and continued.
"I came into contact with Issei Hyoudou yesterday, after my Bishops informed me that they were ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that he possessed a sacred gear. So I went to meet the boy during the lunch break. I found him with two members of the group that has been "educating" our more perverse male students. He seemed like any normal and kind boy, that is….Until I shook his hand."
"Okay, so what kind of sacred gear do you suspect the boy to have? I'm still not seeing the point of the meeting Sona." Rias was getting more and more annoyed with the tone that Sona was using to describe her interaction with this Issei Hyoudou, but had yet to say what exactly was special about him.
"Issei Hyoudou, is the host of the Red Dragon Emperor." Sona spoke matter of factly.
Rias almost lost all composure at that exact moment. Her eyes were as wide as her sockets would allow, and her jaw dropped. But when the words of the Sitri Heiress sank in. 'Sona has claim to the Red Dragon Emperor...And meanwhile, I was away wasting my time trying to fight my engagement, while the solution was here all along!' Rias thought.
A crimson glow started to roll off of the President of the Occult Research Club. It held an ancient power that now only resided with one bloodline, and that was the bloodline Rias came from. The power radiating off of her started to affect her surroundings, papers disintegrating, her desk forming cracks in the solid wood, and the air grew thick.
The members of the Student Council all stood in a combat stance, they didn't really expect Rias to attack them, but the power coming off of her was unpredictable, and they made sure to be ready for all situations.
While the members of the ORC all stood away from their King, equally surprised by the burst of power from Rias. But they understood where this anger was coming from, especially after the meeting with Riser Phenex.
"Rias, that's not the only reason i'm here. I'd like to present a deal to you." The Sitri Heiress stated while pressing her glasses up to her face once again, but this time they gained a slightly devious glint to them.
Rias quickly calmed herself down to prepare for whatever her friend had to offer. She had known Sona for most of her life, and would trust that she had Rias' best interests at heart, and vice versa. Sona knew how much she despised Riser, and had tried to find a way out of the engagement. But the only way either of them had found in the contract that would lead to Rias' freedom, would be a Rating Game.
"*Sigh* alright, what sort of deal?"
" I will personally train Issei Hyoudou, and when the time comes, I will lend him to you for a Rating Game against Riser should it come down to that. And in exchange I ask for a favor."
Rias narrowed her eyes at Sona. A favor that would grant her the support of the Red Dragon Emperor would no doubt be costly, but she was willing to pay almost any price, and there were very few thing she wouldn't do to be rid of Riser. He was a scourge to the underworld
"And what would that favor entail exactly?"
This was the big reveal for Sona. She knew that at first her idea would sound insane, but given the chance to explain the details, Rias would see the value, and hopefully agree. Sone readied herself by taking a silent breath in, letting it out and opening her mouth to speak to her long time friend.
"In return for the support of the Red Dragon Emperor, you will marry him." Sona knew that she needed to pause here to let the information she was relaying to sink in. And it didn't take long, maybe a full three seconds before Rias' crimson hair flowed in the non-existent wind that was produced from the power of her frustration. Sona however, expected this, and waited for the right moment to deliver to rest of her plan.
"WHAT?! HOW DOES THAT CHANGE MY SITUATION AT ALL?! I KNOW FOR A FACT YOU'RE SMARTER THAN THIS SONA! WHY WOULD YOU OF ALL PEOPLE BE WILLING TO FREE ME FROM ONE MARRIAGE, ONLY TO PLACE ME IN ANOTHER?!"
Rias was livid, and rightfully so. Her longest friend had just offered to free her from one marriage, only to place her into another, with some unknown person. A hand was placed on her shoulder to calm her down, it was from her Queen and another long time friend Akeno Himejima. Rias was quick to calm herself down so that she didn't damage any more of her club room. Akeno then addressed the Sitri King, voicing her own opinion on the matter, as well as her questions as to how the situation would benefit Akeno's King
"Kaichou may I ask a question about your plan?" Akeno asked with a serious yet inquisitive tone. And Sona nodded, already expecting a few question about the part of her plan that was revealed.
"I understand that the support of the Red Dragon Emperor will increase our odds greatly. But what Benefit is there from a marriage between the Red Dragon and the Gremory family?"
'Exactly as I thought, they're only seeing the short term.' Sona thought to herself. She had expected this, and would be quick to explain so that all could questions could be satisfied and they could go about their everyday lives without further delay.
"A marriage between Rias and Issei Hyoudou, the host of the Red Dragon Emperor, would help to solidify the dragons ties to the devils. This would benefit not only the Gremory family, but devils as a whole, should another war break out. But that's not all I have planned Rias."
The explanation Sona had delivered thus far had all in the room captivated, waiting to see what the Tactician in the room had come up with. Rias knew better than anyone else that Sona never did anything without thinking of any and all possible outcomes, it was why She trusted Sona with her and her peerages lives if it were to come down to it. Rias couldn't think of anyone else that thought as far ahead as Sona, so the least she could do was hear her out.
"Okay Sona, what other parts are there to your plan?"
Sona smirked, this particular part of her plan was the part she was most proud of. It would not only double the ties of the Red Dragon Emperor to the devils, but also the families of the Sitri and Gremory Houses...and therefore bringing each house into further prominence.
"Rias will be married to the Red Dragon Emperor. And should Issei Hyoudou be able to beat me in a game of chess either now or in the future, as my agreement with my family states, I will marry him as well. This will not only further hold the ties of Mr. Hyoudou, but it will also be a great benefit for each of our families."
All in the room were silent. Sona Sitri, a young woman who had defiantly and successfully avoided any and all marriage contracts thus far, was willingly putting herself into this deal with Rias. Rias and Akeno seemed to be the only ones to grasp the situation fully, and shared a glance before Rias asked one final question to the Sitri heiress.
"If you're placing yourself in this deal, this boy must be special indeed. I'll agree, only if I have your word that he is nothing like Riser. And I want a clause on paper stating that should either party deem the other not to the others liking, said party holds the right to cancel the engagement at anytime before the wedding is to take place."
Sona was once again prepared for the words of her rival. When she met the host of the Red Dragon, she saw more than just his sacred gear. Her Families mastery over water magic allowed each member of the Sitri family to gauge a person's worth, their values, with just a touch. And she had seen the perverse nature that Issei Hyoudou was trying his hardest to suppress in order to lead a better life, but not only that, the genuine worry he showed when she collapsed in his arms had only confirmed what the magical signs were telling her.
"Of course Rias. I had the chance to meet Issei yesterday, and to gauge what kind of person he was. All of the files I have on his past had prepared me to be faced with an unrepentant pervert who would openly gawk and remark on Tsubaki's physical appearance."
At the mention that the one who was possibly going to be married to Rias had a perverted nature, one of Rias' servants perked up. She was a short girl with white hair just passed her shoulder, with hazel eyes and cat clips in her hair. She was Koneko Tojou, Rias' rook.
"How perverted?"
"Apparently him and two of his friends had openly proclaimed that they would each start a harem." With further explanation of how the boy acted in the past, Sona saw the uncomfortable body language from the short girl, and made to place it to rest as she spoke her next words.
"The boy I met yesterday was nothing like his files had portrayed him as. Once I shook his hand, and I was met with the aura of the Red Dragon. I found my body unable to hold itself upright, and had braced myself to fall to the ground. But Issei Hyoudou had caught me in his arms before I fell. And when I looked up to his face, I didn't see a boy who was trying to take advantage of a helpless girl. No, I saw a young man who would put the safety of those he cared about before his own well being. He even went so far as to personally carry me to the infirmary when I had eventually passed out, even with Tsubaki saying that she could take care of me, he was unwilling to let anyone else see to my care."
Rias had been taking in all of the information about her potential future husband from Sona, and to honest, it sounded like the type of man that she would hear about in stories when she was little. A man that would do everything in his power to ensure the safety of his loved ones. Rias would have to verify for herself that Issei was that type of man, but if he was, then she would happily marry him and give him all of herself in return.
"Hmmmm...From your words, he seems to be a special young man indeed. I would like to meet this Issei Hyoudou for myself though."
Sona adjusted her glasses, and glanced to the clock on the door. It was time for this meeting to conclude, she had a stack of paperwork to attend to before the start of the school day.
"Of course Rias. That is all I had planned for this meeting, so myself and my peerage must be going now." Sona stated as she turned around and proceeded out of the old school building with the rest of the student council following quickly.
Rias had a thoughtful expression on her face, going over all of this new information. The idea of another marriage arranged from the destruction of her current one wasn't a good thought by itself, but as Sona had further explained the potential groom, Rias found herself curious and willing to give it a chance. The idea of the Sitri and Gremory houses being joined for mutual benefit alone was enticing.
"Buchou, do you really think this is a good idea?" A male voice came from the corner of the room by the window with the morning light shining through. This young man had medium length straight blonde hair, grey eyes and a mole under his left eye. He was already being promoted as the only potential member of the male student body at Kuoh Academy that wasn't trying to pursue some off landish fantasy of starting a harem and claiming as many girls as he could get his hands on.
Rias looked over to her young knight with a kind and soft smile as she spoke to him.
"I appreciate the concern Yuuto, Sona and I have been friends for a long time. I would place my life in her hands. The fact that she added herself to this deal only speaks to this young mans potential as well as values."
Rias placed her hands on her hips and addressed all of the group but one once more before they would need to separate for the school day.
"Let's go meet this Issei Hyoudou, shall we?"
END
This is the pilot.
So PLEASE give me some feedback and comparison to DxD NEW! If you've read it, the main part that will differ is in the next chapter, which will be the talk between the Sitri peerage and Issei, he will not just accept all that he is told.
I welcome any and all criticism. I want to write better material for you guys.