AN: Another has arrived~! And it's finally time to start the Riser arc!
withdranwnmadness000: Yep~! It is a huge difference~! And yeah, he mostly has girls on his peerage except for Arthur~! Nope, Vali won't be the one to join the Khaos Brigade, another dragon emperor is taking that role. Bikou as a Rook? Maybe~!
Robynhood: On it~!
GhostRipperD31H: Thanks! And yeah, they are different from other parents but that's what makes them funny~! And Issei is too weak right now but that will change once Wake's done with him. As for Azazel wanting Mittelt to join Wake's peerage specifically is because, he was told of Wake's addiction to cute girls~! And about the Knights, I almost forgot about that so thanks for reminding me!
Mahesvara: Thanks!
Morrison512: Thanks and yeah, I'd go with a bet against Riser for them or something like that~!
Now for the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own High School DxD, someone else does!
Chapter 8: Two New Pawns
*Issei's P.O.V*
I'm Issei Hyoudo, but people call me Ise. I'm a second year high school student at Kuoh Academy. But unfortunately, I'm not a normal high school student.
That's because I'm a Devil. I'm not lying, I'm serious about this. But I'm only a reincarnated Devil. But that's not important right now, just consider me a High School Devil.
That's really what I am. But right now, I don't know what to say about the situation I'm at right now. For some reason, I'm in a chapel. Some familiar faces are here with me.
"Damn it! For Issei to get married!"
"This has got to be some mistake! There's just no way that he could get married!"
My two friends, the bald headed Matsuda and the glasses wearing Motohama. My two evil pals are shouting out some curses at me while giving me an envious looks.
"Otou-san! Our good for nothing son has finally gotten married!"
"I know, Okaa-san! Ise, I want my first grandchild to be a girl!"
Both of my parents are crying while hugging each other. Oi! Stop saying those things!
But now that I noticed it, why am I wearing a white tuxedo!? It's like I'm going to get married! Wait, this is a wedding scene! Even the wedding song's being played here! Is this my wedding!?
But wait, if I'm getting married, then who's my bride!?
"Issei-kun, don't look around so restlessly." A voice I don't recognize said from behind me. When I looked to my side, there's a beauty, someone I don't recognize with long light brown hair, but I can't make out the face except for her lips.
Who is this girl? Why does she look so familiar to me? But aside from that, she looks gorgeous in her wedding dress. Man am I lucky!
"Congratulations on your union, Hyouda-san! Hope you have a happy married life!"
"Sob~! I can't believe that Hyoudo-san got married earlier than us, Wake-kun~!"
Archus and Jeanne said respectively. But, Jeanne has liked Archus? Meh, all of us already knew that, maybe he was just dense.
But I can't believe that I got in this relationship with a hot girl without even knowing about it until now! I did this without realizing what happened, and it already progressed this far!
"Through sickness and in health…" The old priest is reciting the marriage vows but right now, my head's filled with other things.
Marriage=Husband and Wife. Husband and Wife=Family. Family=Children. Children=Making babies. Making Babies=Sexual Relation. Sexual Relation=Husband and Wife's Love Affair… I'm going to have sex after marriage! Oh yeah!
(Issei's Imagination)
Our first night f marriage. I'm getting nervous!
"Come here, Issei-kun~!" My wife's laying naked on the bed inside my imagination. Does this mean I can? I can, right? We are husband and wife, right? So of course we need to start a family!
A child is a must to start a family. But before that can happen, we need to have sex to start.
… I can have SEX!
Once that thought entered, my mind was filled with excitement! I can't stop imagining all the positions we could use!
C-Can I make it safely until the end!? But I have knowledge about this, so I should be fine!
(End Imagination)
"You may now kiss the bride." Oh right! I need to kiss her in the chapel first! I looked to my side as my new wife, whose name I still can't remember, has her eyes closed and her face approaching me!
I can do this, right!? I can, right!? I get to kiss a hot girl!
Her cute pink lips look so soft. I can't believe that I can kiss such a girl! These lips will soon belong to me!
As I stick my head forward to kiss her,
[It seems you're having fun, you shitty brat.] A mysterious voice resounds from within my head!
The voice sounded low and had a great impact in it. I've never heard this voice before, but it's like I know whose voice this belongs to. Like it's been close to me for as long as I can remember…
[That's right, and I'm right beside you.] Huh? Who is this? I looked around the chapel and no one was there. The woman beside me, my parents and my friends all vanished from the chapel, as if they were never there.
But other than that, where am I? It's like I lost all my senses and losing consciousness…
It's dark, very dark. I can't see anything at all. I also can't hear anything to. What does this mean?
Where is everyone!? And more importantly, whose voice is that!?
[It's mine, brat.]
Waaahh! That sound didn't come from my mouth. Of course, anyone would be shocked if they saw a gigantic monster in front of them!
It has big eyes, the color of its eyes are red, like blood. A jaw that comes up to its ears, where a lot of sharp fangs are growing out of it. A thick horn is lining up its forehead, and the scales covering it are red, almost like magma. It has thick arms and legs, as thick a huge tree trunk. The claws it has makes it even more terrifying. But aside from that, it has a pair of huge wings spread out to the sides, making it look bigger!
In front of me is a gigantic monster, and of all things, it resembles a huge, red,
Dragon.
It seems like this thing can read what I'm thinking about without me needing to say anything at all and it seems like the monster, dragon, which is in front of me, lifts its mouth up a bit.
[Yes, that is right. That's the right assumption. I have been trying to talk to you. But because you were really weak, none of my words reached you. But now, I can finally able to appear in front of you.] Who is this dragon? And appear before me? He's been wanting to talk to me for a long time? Wait, will he eat me!?
[Eat you? Don't make me laugh, you'll taste horrible. I just wanted to meet and introduce myself to my partner who I will be fighting with from now on.] Partner? What is it talking about!? Oi, dragon! What are you-!?
[You've realized it to, right? You've probably thought about it. Yes, that's right. I am exactly what you think I am. Let's talk again soon, aye, Partner.] When I looked at my left arm, it was covered in red scales and looks abnormal because it has sharp claws growing out of it…
(Dream End)
I opened my eyes and I wake up in a familiar room. Ah, so that was a dream? Looks like I had the best dream which was also my worst. It was good from the start since it was with my wedding but then after that…..
*Ba-dump, Ba-dump*
My heart's beating fast… Anyone's would if they had a dream like that.
I rub the sweat off my forehead with my hand. Man that was a freaky dream…
But then I realized that I used my left arm to wipe it. That last part… the Red Dragon… Where did I hear about it before…?
My left arm doesn't look like it had in the dream but, I feel like that this arm of mine is possessed by something…
I then looked at the clock and it read… 4:30!? Oh shit! I have training with Buchou during this time!
(Time Skip-Kuoh Academy) *Wake's P.O.V*
Man that was a tiring and eventless day at school… Nothing happened except for the usual; being followed around by fan girls while boys were glaring at me for the attention I get, nothing out of the ordinary there. Too bad I have to walk home alone today since my peerage have contracts to do today.
"Wake-kun" A voice said from behind me. When I looked, I saw my two friends, Murayama-san and Katase-san, running towards me.
"Yo, what's up?" I asked as they got close to me.
"W-Well, we were wondering if you wouldlike to walk home together." Murayama-san asked shyly while Katase-san nodded also looking shy. I just smile. I was about to reply to them but my phone suddenly rang. I sigh as I opened my phone to see the message.
Wake,
You have a job to do. A stray devil was spotted near your location in an abandoned factory at the border of Kuoh Town. Information about the stray isn't available. You can take anyone you want with you but most importantly, make sure you're careful on this job.
-Dad
"*Sigh* Sorry girls, but it seems like I have something to do. Maybe we can walk together some other time" I said apologetically as I waved goodbye while turning and running to my destination, not noticing that the two girls were following me.
(Abandoned Factory)
Once I reached the factory, I smelled the scent of blood in the area. Just what kind of stray is this? Well, better suit up.
"Time to get to work! Let's go, Dragold!" I shouted getting a laugh from my Partner.
[Hahaha, finally! Some action! Ah, let's do this, Partner.] Dragold responded as my Sacred Gear, [Striking Gear], appeared along with my battle outfit with my eyes turning gold again.
"Hmph, let's hope that this stray can at least give me a challenge…" I said as I began to enter the factory, still not noticing the two kendo club members that were following me…
*Murayama's P.O.V*
Oh. My. God! W-What did we just witness!? One of Kuoh Academy's Princes just transformed right in front of us! And did he say striking gear? Is that what those gauntlets are? What is going on here!?
"M-Murayama-chan, w-what happened?" Katase-chan asked, shocked at what we just saw as well.
"I-I don't know… But let's follow him to find out." I said as we began to follow Wake-kun inside the building…
*Wake's P.O.V*
So this is the stray I need to fight? Man is it huge…
It has huge claws with pointed ears. The fangs on its mouth reached until its chin. The body itself was big enough to the point that he was as big as a car. Its glowing red eyes have a piercing gaze as it took in my presence. I couldn't help but smirk as a single thought crossed my mind,
-This is going to be fun!
"Yo, stray devil-san~! I am Wake Lucifer of the house of Lucifer. And I was sent here to kill you, so mind telling me the name of my opponent?" I said as the stray looked shocked for a moment before regaining its composure.
"Hoho, so you say you're a son of Lucifer?" I nod at the question as he just laughs… Typical. "Don't make me laugh! Only Sirzechs Lucifer is the one with that name! You must be joking!"
I just sigh as I revealed my eight Devil wings, shocking the hell out of the stray. "If you don't believe me, then I'll just have to show you!" I shouted as I charged at the stray after retracing my wings. "I, Wake Lucifer, shall be your opponent!"
"Don't mess with me!" It said as it prepared to punch me. "Just because you have that many wings mean that you're any match for me, the great Katai!" Heh, too slow!
*CRASH!*
"Ha, see!? You can't beat me-!?" It started, but was cut off by my fist crashing to his face.
"You should really talk less, and concentrate on fighting!" I shouted as he fell down while I jumped back to my former position.
"You bastard!" He shouted as he stood up and charged me. Heh, typical brute. I just jumped out of the way and began kicking it in the face.
"You need to be faster if you want to beat me." I said as I just landed back on the ground calmly looking at the stray regaining its composure. "This'll be easy if this is all you got-!" But before I can even finish that sentence, a voice called my name.
"Wake-kun!?" I turned to look and I saw Murayama-san and Katase-san! What're they doing here!? Did they follow me here!?
"W-What are you two doing here-!?" I said before being kicked through the wall by the stray after it saw me distracted! Tch!
"GAAAAHHH!" I spat out some blood as I landed on the floor of the room next door.
[Partner! You all right!?] What do you think!? [Partner, listen to me! You'll have to use it for now if you want to beat that guy and keep those girls safe!] Yeah, I guess you're right. If I don't use it and fight him without, he might harm the girls or use them as hostages. Hehe, I really have to go all out here!
"[Balance Break]."
[Inshō-tekina Dragon Balance Breaker!]
*Third Person's P.O.V*
"Hahaha! Now that he's taken care of, I wonder what I'll do to the two of you." The stray, Katai, said as it looked at the two girls cowering in fear. "Maybe I'll have my way with you then kill you."
Murayama and Katase were shaking while holding each other as they look at the stray devil. They were scared of what it would to them. Then sadness entered them as they remembered that because of them, Wake might have died.
"Hehe, better yet, I'll just kill you right here!" The stray shouted as it charged the two cowering girls.
"H-Help!" Murayama shouted out, pleading to somebody, anybody to save her and her friend. Luckily someone answered her plea.
*BANG!*
An armored being punched the stray devil making it fall down. The armored being was a golden color. Its armor looked like a drago as the mask looked like a dragon's head. Its eyes a brilliant red color. Two gems were at each arm, one at each leg and a big one in the middle all of which were the same color as its eyes. A pair of golden dragon wings at its back, along with a long tail that swayed with its every movement.
This the [Balance Break] of the [Striking Gear], [Judgement's Armor].
"Yare yare, like I'll ever let you harm my friends." Wake's voice resounded from inside the armored being.
*Wake's P.O.V*
I looked towards my two friends as they were still shaking. "Hey, are you two okay?" I asked as they recognized my voice and they visibly relaxed.
"W-Wake-kun," Murayama-san started as I looked at her. "W-What's going on…?" Katase-san nodded at the question while I sigh. I knew they were going to ask that…
"Look I'll explain later, okay? I just have to take care of that guy, okay?" I pointed at the stray while getting a nod from each of them as I faced my opponent again.
"Sorry, it looks like I can't waste any more time with you right now…" I said once the big oaf stood up and charged me… Bad move!
*BANG!*
*BANG*
*BANG!*
*CRASH!*
I kept on punching and kicking him while dodging his attacks over and over again. Once I saw that he was tired enough, I punched hard in the stomach and one in the head. He was on the brink of death and that's when I knew that I can use it. But first…
"Hey girls," I said as they looked at me with awe. "Mind closing your eyes for a while? I don't want any of you to see a rotting flesh." I saw them nod and do as I say. Perfect.
"Now then, Katai-san," I started as I prepared my finisher. "It was fun fighting you but right now, I need to end you." I said as the stray looked scared for its life, trying to escape even with its injuries. Heh, this guy just has no pride since he's trying to avoid an inevitable fate.
"[Judgement Path: Death]!" I shouted as the signature magic circle with a scythe appeared under it, slowly rotting its flesh as the stray screamed in agony.
*SWISH!*
Once I saw that it was done, I canceled my [Balance Break] and told the girls to open their eyes now.
"I know you girls are going to ask so I'll give it to you straight, I'm not human." They looked shock, which was natural. "Well, not fully human, anyway. I'm a Devil of the house of Lucifer, and yes, my father is the original Lucifer."
"W-What do you mean the original Lucifer?" Katase-san asked as Murayama-san nodded at the question.
"*Sigh* Well you see, my father was one of the four Maou-samas 300 years ago. But now a new generation of Maous rule the underworld while my father settled down with my mother after those 300 years." I explained as they nodded in acceptance.
"Wait, does that mean that there are other being out there?" Murayama-san asks me as I nodded.
"Yes, that's correct. The supernatural has been around even before humanity. In fact, all the most popular students in our school are Devils as well." I said with a slight chuckle seeing their shocked faces. But then I grew serious. "But you were not supposed to know this. So I want you to either promise me never to tell anyone or join my peerage." I said as they looked confused at what I said.
"Let me explain. A peerage was created by Ajuka Beezlebub-san as a way for us Devils to replenish our race. You see, 300 years ago, a war between the Three Faction: Devils, Angels and Fallen Angels, fought against each other. I'll explain that some other time because I need to explain what a peerage is first." They nodded as I continued. "A peerage has a King, a Queen, two Rooks, two Knights, two Bishops and eight Pawns. Exactly like the game chess since it was modeled from that. Now I need to know your decision because I can only offer you this now." I said seriously as they both talked about what they would choose.
Finally, after 30 minutes I guess, they both turn to me and nodded. "So what is your choice?" I asked. I don't really care about which choice they both make, because I will protect them now that they know about the supernatural.
""Please let us join your peerage!"" I was honestly shocked at their choice. I mean, they do know that they'll turn into Devils, right?
"Are you both sure?" I asked, trying to find out if they were sure about this,and they both nodded without hesitation. I smiled gently as I pulled out two Pawn pieces. "Well then, welcome to my family."
(Time Skip-Archus Residence)
When I brought them to my house to introduce them to my other members, they were shocked by my house. Hehe, I guess it's because it's a mansion.
"Hey everyone! I'm back!" I shouted once we were inside my home. I heard heavy footsteps, telling me that my peerage were coming down to greet me.
"Wake-kun! Muuu~! What took you so long!?" Jeanne said as she ran to me using her Knight speed and tackled me to a hug while pouting at me.
"Hehe, sorry~! I had a job to do and I also got two new peerage members~!" I said as they all looked at the two girls behind me, both of which were gaping like a fish.
"Now come on girls, time for introduction~!" I shouted as they started.
"Hello~! My name's Mittelt, a first year at Kuoh Academy and Wake-kun's Pawn~!"
"My name's Vali. I'm Wake's Queen."
"I'm Elmenhilde Galstein, but just call me Elmen. I'm a first year to and I'm also this idiot's Rook."
"Hi there~! You already know me as Jeanne since we are classmates~! I'm Wake-kun's Knight~!"
My peerage introduced themselves as I pout at Elmen-san's intro while she smirked at me~! Meanie~! Now time for the new girls' turn~! I gesture to them as they start to introduce themselves.
"H-Hello, my name's Murayama! I'm the captain of the Kendo Club and Wake-kun's n-new Pawn! Please take care of from now on!"
"I-I'm Katase! I'm also from the Kendo Club and Wake-kun's new P-Pawn as well! N-Nice to meet you all!"
"Hehe, no need to be nervous around us, you know? You are both now a part of my family so we are all friends here, okay?" I said with my usual smile which seemed to calm them down, albeit they're still a bit nervous.
"Now then, let's have a party~!" I said as we all celebrated~! Hehe, I should introduce all of my members tomorrow properly~! After all, they might get along with each other~!
AN: And that's a wrap~! That was fun to write~! And now I need to ask all of you this question: Do any of you have any suggestion for Issei's Harem Members? Oh and my offer still stands from last chapter~!
Harem Lists:
Wake: Jeanne, Akeno, Kuroka, Rias, Sona, Tsubaki, Koneko, Le fay, Ravel, Seekvaira, Yasaka, Kunou, Serafall, Vali (Fem), Ophis, Murayama and Katase, Ni and Li, Tiamat, Mittelt, Enju Aihara, Rossweisse
Issei: Asia, Irina, Xuelan, Isabela, Tsubasa, Kiyome, Raynare, Kalawarner
Wake's Peerage:
Queen: Vali (Fem)
Rooks: Elmenhilde, ?
Knights: Jeanne, Arthur
Bishops: Kuroka, Le fay
Pawns: Kunou (2 mutation pieces), Murayama (1 Pawn), Katase (1 Pawn), Enju Aihara (1 Pawn)
That's all I have for today~! See you all again~!
