High School DxD: Ninja Revelation

A High School DxD Fanfiction

Chapter 3

"Hurry up! I don't have all day, now!" came the bellowing voice again.

"Who is that?" questioned an alarmed Rias. "Why aren't the alarms going off — a huge explosion just went off outside."

"Dunno," said Yukito. "They probably did somethin' to tha' space in the area or somethin' like that."

"Space? Answer me — who are they and why do they also want Issei? Are they ninjas as well?" Rias asked the two hostages.

"Dunno, but I'm nine hundred ninety-nine percent sure the guys outside ain't ninjas 'cuz that ain't how ninjas operate — and now would ya mind cuttin' these bindings and mebbe I'll be in a good mood to help ya — ." grumbled Yukito, having a frustrated but not yet agitated look on his face.

"Forget it," Rias interjected. "Kiba, Xenovia, Akeno, Koneko — let's go greet our guests outside. Asia, Gasper, and Issei, please stay in here and guard these two from escaping."

"Yes! Buchou!" the four simultaneously said.

"But Buchou — "

"Issei, these people are after you right now and the last thing I want to do is expose you." said Rias seriously as she turned slightly to look at Issei. She lightened up a little and said," I promise I'll be back safely. Just wait here, Issei."

The two locked eyes and understood what was going through Rias's head immediately. She will go outside, kick some enemy ass, and come right back as if nothing had happened. The resolve in her eyes were as strong as steel; she will come back to Issei.

"Alright Buchou… But please, come back safely!" said Issei. Rias smiled and turned heel to walk out the door. Gasper simply ran back into his chambers and hid in his box.

"Idiots… " muttered Yukito. Akame remained silent this whole time. "Hey, Issei. Ya really gon' let your precious prez' go die for ya like that, eh?"

"Shut up. You don't know Buchou like we do." Issei shot back.

"You are somewhat closer to this girl than the rest of the devil family is, am I right?" Akame finally had spoken. "You can never be too sure who would happen. Risks should never be taken — cut us free and we will help you, before it's too late."

"You're just trying to trick me to let you two free, so be quiet already."

"U-um — " It was Asia. "What do you two need with Issei-san?"

"Asia! Don't talk to these guys — they're crazy." Issei said.

"We're crazy? How are we even the same age? Ya think like a four-year-old." scoffed Yukito. "First your girlfriend's gon' die, then you gon' die, then everyone gon' die, and it all your fault for not cooperating."

"Shut up already! First off, Buchou isn't my girlfriend, and second, our Buchou made her decision and wanted you bound and you sure as hell are going to stay that way!" Issei heatedly replied. A short silence followed afterward, and suddenly a loud boom could be heard outside. Issei and Asia had a worried looked transfixed on their faces but they did not comment on the interruption.

"U-um, why are they going to die?" asked Asia timidly.

"Asia, don't talk to them — they're trying to trick you — " Issei tried to interject.

"Issei-san, if this involves your life, I want to know about it." Asia said as she looked Issei straight in the eyes. "Your life matters to me more than anything, and let's at least hear them out… please." Another explosion could be heard outside; Issei turned toward the entrance looking as if he was going to run through it.

"Ah, blond beauty, you are a life-saver! This kid was digging my ears out with all his shit — "

"I-I'm not doing this because I think you're right — I'm doing it for Issei-san's sake!" Asia quickly said.

"Tch, whatever. I really don't want to explain to ya if ya aren't going to cut me loose, so no deal." said Yukito as he turned his head away.

Multiple explosions, yelling, and clinking of armor could be heard now. Issei forced his head away from the door and looked at Asia, who was sitting down on one of the Victorian-styled couch. "See, Asia, he's just a good-for-nothing — "

"Yukito — " interjected Akame.

"Oh, good job, Akame. This is why you're the best," said Yukito.

"It was nothing." but Akame looked pleased with herself.

"What are you two — " said Issei as he spun around to look at them… but they weren't there. The bindings were already slowly dissolving and the two ninjas were nowhere to be seen.

"Well, Issei, Blondie — we'll be taking our leave now, so see ya." said Yukito as he and Akame materialized at the front door. Issei spun around again to find the retreating backs of Yukito and Akame, who were running toward the entrance.

"Wait! But how?" said Asia as she looked at the bindings and then at the backs of the ninjas.

"Never mind that! Let's follow them — Asia, stay behind me," said Issei. The two chased after the ninjas in hot pursuit.

TWENTY MINUTES BEFORE, OUTSIDE…

The Gremory group stepped outside of the front steps of the clubhouse. A huge crater was seen about fifty meters away meters away… but even stranger than the crater was the wall of red armor slowly approaching the clubhouse. A silk-laced and lacquered breastplate was worn by all the invaders, along with metal-clad skirts over baggy pants and iron armored shoes. The bright, shiny helmet had chain armor over the neck area along with a shiny head piece to top it all off. All the invaders had their swords drawn, with another shorter sword hanging at their belts.

A huge man stood in front of them all. With his shining armor and tall helmet, it really did make him look extravagantly big and important. His armor was also more decorated, with fancy etchings and his sword sheath was incredibly detailed with paintings. The black cape on his back flowed in the wind. His face was clean shaven and had a wide, sturdy build, and his nose was bent strangely as if it was dislocated. Another thinner and shorter man stood near him; he was the only one with his sword sheathed and he, too, had a cape, but it was smaller and attached to the left shoulder. He had long, silver hair that reached his shoulders, peaking from under his helmet. He seemed much more aged and experienced than his partner.

"Who are you people? You are not any of the three I called for." said the man with the bellowing voice.

"Patience, Aochi. We should always try negotiation over violence. Fighting should be a last resort." said the rather thin man standing next to Aochi.

"Bah! Like they would willingly hand this Issei over. You know how these type of people are!" Aochi pulled on a face and said in a falsetto," Oh no, not my dear Issei! I'll defend him with my life — and so on — "

"Aochi, we are intruding these people. Let's at least show some respect to our next victoms. Pleased to me you, ladies and gentleman."

"Good evening gentlemen, I am Rias Gremory. What might bring you and your team of men down here during this pleasant day."

"Well, you see — " started Aochi, but the thinner man cut him off.

"Please, Aochi. Let me explain to them," said the thin man. "Good evening, misses and gentleman, I am Araki Motokiyo of the Southpaw Alliance Samurai. We are here on a diplomatic mission to retrieve Hyoudou Issei. If you would be so kind to hand him over — "

Southpaws? Who are they? Rias wondered to herself. Anyway, we can discuss this later, the reply is simple…

"Denied," said Rias immediately. "No trading or bartering will be made to obtain Issei. He is not an object but part of my family. If you want him, you're only option is force — but be warned, you will lose. My best suggestion is for you and your men to leave now."

The tension rapidly built between the two sides. Kiba and Xenovia had drawn their respective swords and Koneko was checking her boxer gloves. The thinner man seemed to be a lot less patient as he stood up straighter and wiped the fake smile off his face.

"Oh? How are you so sure, Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess?" asked Araki shrewdly.

Rias narrowed her eyes and said with mounting dislike, "And how might you know that name?"

"Of course we would do our research before invading enemy territories. Let's see… Rias Gremory, a third-year of Kuoh academy who is secretly the sister of a Satan. Most precious to her… Hyoudou Issei. How touching. Unfortunately, we will have to be taking him now, and you have my deepest apologies. I would prefer to do this without bloodshed of course."

"You underestimate my family. I would advise you to turn around immediately and I'll allow this event to slip from my memory." Rias replied.

"Ah, this really is unfortunate. It seems like not only will I take Issei, but the lives of your precious family as well… "

"You really are a lost cause. You appeared to be a man with quite a bit more sense than your friend over there, but I guess I misinterpreted you. You should leave now, before trouble arises." said Rias.

"I really don't think so, Miss Gremory. Our orders are absolute — retrieve Hyoudou Issei. We are not leaving without him." replied Araki.

"Let's just smash 'em to pulp!" said the enormous Aochi.

"Smash us to pulp? You really are just a mass of muscle and no brain, aren't you?" said Rias.

Aochi growled at the insult.

"How rude, and it doesn't look like they are willing to cooperate," said Araki." Looks like we must… but I really would prefer you say 'let us begin the fight' but yes — let's."

"You really won't leave will you? Then a fight it is!" Rias summoned her magic circle as her two knights charged forward in front of Rias with Durandal and the Holy Demonic Sword in their respective masters' hands. Koneko stood in place with her fists now raised. "Akeno, set a barrier to prevent outside damage please."

"Yes, Buchou." Akeno spread her wings, flew up, and place both hand in the air palms facing upward. A transparent blue forcefield came flashing down around the battlefield.

The samurai made the first move. Aochi yelled a battle cry and directly charged forward, the other samurai following his lead. Araki simply stood at his same position and didn't move. Their numbers were not too overwhelming, obviously underestimating the level of the Germory household. The only person putting on a good fight was Aochi — the other samurai were steadily being knocked unconscious by Koneko.

"Scum! Die scum — stop running!" Aochi was swiping his katana at Kiba and Xenovia, who were both weaving gracefully around his strokes. However, when either of the two knights went in for a blow, Aochi would block, showing he was a formidable opponent to be able to stop two fast-paced knights at the same time. Akeno was still concentrated on the barrier as Rias was letting out a hailstorm of demonic magic on Araki. However there was a problem…

"Is that all you have, Miss Gremory?" Araki disappeared again, materializing a few feet away. A mini-crater had been blown into the ground where Araki had been standing a second before. "I expected more."

"That's saying a lot, seeing as most of your men had already been taken down." replied Rias. That's strange, thought Rias. His movement technique seems a lot like Yukito's back at the clubhouse. But Yukito is a ninja and this man's a samurai…

Araki dodged again as Rias fired yet another light of demonic magic. Strangely enough, Araki had not counter-attacked yet. Rias's magical power was slowly being depleted — she probably would be drained in the next ten minutes…

And then sweet scent filled the air … what was it? Perfume? Could perfume have such an intoxicating and addictive smell? Following the scent was a strong aura — the atmosphere quickly felt less hostile. The remaining soldiers and Aochi suddenly dropped their katanas and stood there in some sort of daze. Rias dispersed her magic circle as Akeno landed, dispelling the barrier. Kiba had dropped his sword and was acting like the other men. Only Koneko, Xenovia, Rias, and Akeno appeared to be fine… and Araki as well.

"Dratted goddess. I should have known that she would interfere if Yukito was here." snarled Araki. "Aochi, we're leaving — pick up your sword — "

"But Araki — it smells so good… " hazily replied Aochi, his men murmuring in agreement.

"Fools. Hurry we must, before it's too late — "

"Too late for what, my dear Araki?" said a silky smooth voice. She was beautiful, with chestnut colored hair that flowed like silk over her shoulders down to her waist. Intricate braids were worked in on both sides of her head that intertwined in the back. Circlets around her biceps shone, which seemed to resonate with her beautiful, white toga. She had large shiny eyes, and she had a height of about five feet eight, and there was a small smirk on her face as she looked toward Araki.

"Curse you, goddess. I don't have time to chit chat with you — "

"How rude — is that how you treat a lady?" said the beautiful woman.

"Aren't you gods not supposed to interfere? Begone!" said Araki with an angered expression.

"Oh, but you know dear Yukito is a special case… "

"Tch… this isn't going to plan, but I suppose I could make quick work of you and then move on — "

The door opened loudly and out ran Yukito and Akame followed closely by Issei and Asia. Gasper timidly peeked out from the entrance door.

"Did we make it? Ya kiddos ain't dead are ya — " Yukito stopped short when he saw the woman, a small frown appearing on his face. There was a moment's pause…

"Yukitoooo!" the women had flung herself at Yukito. "I miss you darling!"

"W-what the hell?!" asked Issei. "Buchou what's going on here?" The woman was trying to rub her cheeks against Yukito while flaunting her rather large breasts. Akame had become stony faced and tried to put as much distance as possible between them.

"I have no idea, Issei — but let's deal with these trouble makers first." replied Rias, who looked equally as shocked at the woman's reaction to Yukito.

"Looks like I have no choice then. It's a nine percent chance for my victory with you people, so the best thing to do is retreat now. Until next time Miss Gremory… and Hyoudou Issei… "

"Escaping now really is hopeless— " Rias started but then everything turned white and a ringing sound filled her ears. Moments later, color returned again — everyone had dropped to their knees with their hands over their ears. Another crater appeared next to the previous one and all the samurai were gone."

"What was that… " Rias said as she stood up. Everyone brushed themselves off as well.

"It seems they got away," said Akeno.

"Hey, Buchou — can you tell me what happened?" asked Issei.

"Of course Issei, but let's not be rude and introduce ourselves to our new guest first. Who might you be, young lady?" asked Rias as she, along with the others, faced the beautiful women, who was trying to get a kiss from Yukito.

"Ya really don't wanna kno— " started Yukito, but the woman cut him off.

"Now, Yukito. Don't say that, it will make me sad." she said as she pouted at Yukito. Akame's left hand twitched.

"Now, for introductions. Pleased to meet you." The woman stood up straight and elegantly. "My name is Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love."