Highschool DxD Fanfiction: Dragonbreak Chronicles
"..."-Conversation
"..."-Thoughts
[...]- Ddraig/Sacred Gear
(...)-Author's note
[...]-Sirzechs's true form/Aži Dahāka
"..."-Issei's Dragonbreak
{...}-Trihexa
"..."-Akatosh
{...}-Hermaeus
A/N: Now that this fanfiction is getting more attention and heading further into unmarked territory, the amount of updates will extremely decrease. The reason why is simple: Quality is better than quantity. Every time I come up with a new chapter, I know what to write, but don't know how to write it. It takes me a week to come up with something to start off and in this chapter's case, it took me two weeks. Also, believe or not, there are times when I just don't feel like writing anything. I said it before, I'm lazy XD.
I was planning to finish Arc I in this chapter, but I think an epilogue is needed to conclude this Arc.
The semi-sequel that I was planning to bridge Arc I and Arc II is cancelled for another time. After this chapter, Arc II will begin. To make up for the cancellation of the semi-sequel, this chapter is going be longer than usual.
This chapter is more focused on the changes from the original LN than anything else. Most changes are mainly Issei, but there are also changes on how things will go on the battlefield and the outcome.
Actually, some parts of this chapter is inspired by The Last: Naruto The Movie.
Just a head's up, there is a section in this chapter that will introduce the two new main characters very briefly.
Some things in the chapter might be confusing or dissatisfying, so if you want, read the Afterward part at the end to help you guys understand a bit more. I used to do this back when I was still writing my first ever fic. Oh the memories...
Let's get the show on the road! Please don't forget to leave a review!
Will to Fight, Arc I
-Flashback-
(A/N: This is before the conversation with Irina at Prologue II, Arc I, Part 2.)
"Hello Issei-kun." Touji, the father of Irina, was standing near the Occult Research Club room.
"Irina's Otou-chan? Why is he here? He actually rushed over all the way from England!?" Issei was surprised of his sudden visit. He never knew that he'll skip his job, just to come to his daughter's future career consultation.
"Isn't this to be expected? This is my cute daughter's future career consultation isn't it? As a father, of course I have to skip work and rush over." he said with pride.
"A-Are you sure this is okay for you to just suddenly skip work?"
"Don't worry! Michael-sama won't even notice!" Touji laughed heartily. Issei stare at him in suspicion, which made Touji sweatdrop.
"I give up, of course it was a joke. Something just came up in Japan so I rushed over." he confessed.
"Why do I have a strange feeling that you just used that as an excuse to visit Irina?" Issei thought.
"Anyways, why the long face? Something happened?" Touji asked in concerned for him.
"Ah, nothing really happen."
"You can tell me Issei-kun. I am your father in law after all." Touji teased.
"Father in law?" he questioned.
"You do love Irina, correct?" Touji asked.
"Yes…?" Issei answered.
"Then I am your father in law. If you can not accept that, then-" Touji eyes suddenly turned dark as he released his Holy Sword and pointed at Issei.
"Hey, hey! Don't point that thing at me!" Issei fell onto the ground as his reaction to Touji's teasing.
"Ahahaha! It's just a joke! You don't have to get all worked up!" he laughed. Issei sweatdropped as he stood back up.
"You have a funny way of bonding with your 'son in law'." Issei criticized.
"Now, now. Don't get all fed up. With just seeing your reaction, something must be going on." Touji guessed right.
With Ravel's sudden disappearance after the Rating Game with the Champion, Issei had been restless. But, there was something more than that. Before her disappearance, Issei had a weird vision of an Orange dragon. Ever since then, he had been hearing whispers, telling him to 'break it'.
"Yes, there is something going on, but it's too complicated. Thinking about it makes my head hurt." Issei admitted. Touji rubbed his own chin as he tried to understand what Issei is going through.
"It is so complicated that you won't tell others?" Touji asked. Issei opened his mouth to speak, then he quickly closed it.
"Irina did tried to comfort me...I promised her that I'll tell in time. But...am I willing to break that promise? If I do...what will happen?" he thought.
"You're facial expression is telling me you tried to. That's okay for now, but you're gonna have to tell somebody about your problems someday. You cannot keep this within yourself if it makes you suffer." Touji explained. Issei nod his head in agreement.
"The question is...who are you going to open up to?"
"I...don't know. I never gave much thought about it."
"Always know this Issei-kun, ever since we left to England, Irina has been constantly praying for you. When she realized you turned into a devil, her heart was broken. She told me that the teachings of the Church made her believe that she could never be with you. Regardless of that, she continued to pray and pray, believing that God will still give her and you a chance to be together."
"R-Really?" Issei doubted.
"I am not kidding. Actually, one day she snapped, cursing at God on how things turned out. Of course, as her dad, I can understand that. The teachings of the Church can sometimes be brutal, especially during these times."
"I didn't know she felt that way…"
"She loves you more than anything else, perhaps even more than God. That's why if something goes wrong in your life, you should open up to her first. I know about your relationship with Rias-san, but...I think Irina is more suitable for you because she knows you better than anyone else. Of course, this is all just my opinion, but you are going to have to think about the situation you're in sooner or later."
"..."
-Flashback Ends-
-Line Break-
"Do you really mean it Ise-kun?" Irina had her doubts on how honest he really was on his response. Her soft, gentle hands slowly touched his face and then she gently caressed his rough skin, which made him lean forward toward the hopeful angel and placed his forehead to overlap hers.
"Of course, why would I lie?" he giggled.
"Then you won't mind if I change my last name now?" she asked shly. Issei eyes widen when he imagined the sound of her first name with his last name.
"Hyoudou Irina…" he whispered it out loud, then she smiled a beautiful, caring smile to her new fiancé after hearing it. They finale snapped back into reality and got up after letting their minds wander long enough.
Irina staggered when she tried to get on her feet. She had to adjusting her movements after being numb for a long time.
"Are you okay?" he asked in concern for her.
"I'm okay thanks to you." she replied.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I'll be fine, just need to stretch my legs to get my blood flowing again."
Issei nodded and gave her some time to prepare herself. As she stretched, Issei couldn't help himself but stare at her.
"It's a damn shame that she had spare clothes…what the hell am I thinking at a time like this?"
"Now that we are ready to go, do you know where the [DxD] and reinforcements went?" Issei asked.
"...In the outskirts of Japan." she said and Issei facial expression turn distorted.
"Out of all places...why the fuck…!" he thought.
"Why would they go there…?"
"I-I don't know...maybe Azazel-sensei is planning something...Oh! I remember Rossweisse-sensei saying something about sealing 666 using her formulas! Maybe they went to Japan because it gave them more room to actually use the seal!...maybe."
"That's very vague. This doesn't add up..."
"Ever since this entire situation started, nothing has been adding up. The death of your parents, 666 acting beyond our calculations, and now...you gonna have to sacrifice your life…"
"Irina…"
"What happens if you don't return within a year Issei-kun?"
"That's a good question…" Issei thought hard as he tried to think of a answer. It made worried for a split second, realizing that Irina is emotionally weak, even if she does not know it yet; she could end up in a very bad situation if he doesn't return like he promised. Then his confidence returned, knowing that Akatosh isn't the type to betray.
"I don't hear the whispers anymore, thanks to him. He saw something in me that he did not see in my predecessors of [Dragonbreak]. For that I-"
"You just gonna have trust in Akatosh and me to make sure that doesn't happen. Here, I want you to have this." Issei pulled out something out of his [Boosted Gear] and handed it over to Irina. She inspects the object Issei had given to her.
"...A bracelet?"
"I gave this to my first girlfriend, Raynare. For some odd reason...I kept it with me the entire time. Perhaps I kept it because, believe or not, I was somewhat thankful to her for bring me into the supernatural world. But now, I'm giving to you. This bracelet has the hatred and the smell of a shitty Fallen Angel. I want you to have this bracelet, to purify it and give it a new meaning. I want the bracelet to now have the love and the smell of a beautiful Angel."
"Issei-kun…"
"Irina, you are the redemption I sought for. I'm sorry for not paying any attention to you, I should've made you my girlfriend instead of Rias. But from this day forward, you are my precious wife."
"Oh Issei-kun...I never knew you thought of me in that way...!"
"D-Did I say something wrong!? I thought it sounded way cooler in my head…"
"It's okay...you said everything right...I love you Issei!"
"Yeah...I love you too. That smile of yours...now I can die a happy man. I can go all out without shedding a single tear."
"Issei, you have to stop them!" Akatosh's voice interrupted their moment.
"Huh?"
"Azazel, Micheal, Sirzechs and mostly all other faction leaders are planning to seal themselves with Trihexa! You must stop the process! All that life force you been saving up, it is time to use it! Destroy Trihexa, once and for all!"
"Irina, we have to go, now!" Issei grabbed her hand and started to run, pulling her with him.
"W-Wait! I-Issei-kun!"
"Come on, let's go!"
"Issei-kun! How are we going to get there, baka!? If you remembered, we are still in the underworld!" Irina shouted
"Don't worry just keep going!" Issei yelled, picking up Irina from her legs and held her body against his chest to gain more speed. Irina, not knowing what was going on, held on tightly to his chest armor as he ran in godspeed. Along their path was a teleportation magic circle with the crest of a hourglass.
They jumped, teleporting them to their comrades location.
-Line Break-
(Somewhere, in the Forgotten Valley of the Dimensional Gap…)
"It has been a long time, Hermaeus…"
{This is unexpected. If it isn't my long lost brother, Akatosh, the mighty Dragon God of Time and Endurance. So tell me brother, why dwell here? Do you have a death wish?}
"I could say the same thing to you, Hermaeus. As the Dragon God of Fate and Knowledge, you are certainty desperate."
{Of course I am.}
"You are really a bothersome Dragon God."
{I've been watching this human named Hyoudou Issei, which you claim to be your new champion. I see your blood flowing through his veins. You sure he won't end up like the last ones?}
"He is stronger, if not, more cautious than any of his predecessors."
{You sure do have a lot of faith in him, considering that he is going against Trihexa.}
"Trihexa will die, once in for all. That thing has been-"
{Tell me Akatosh, why would you want Trihexa dead? What is it that you have against it?}
"It killed my best friend."
{Really? Revenge?}
"Yes, because 'he' was my friend, 'he' was the closest thing to a 'brother' for me and Trihexa took him away. You might think that me and Ophis are close, but that was a long time ago. She has forgotten me, and you're to busy snatching knowledge from other mortals and gods. 'He' was there when I needed comfort-"
{You've grown soft, Akatosh. Dragon Gods do not need comfort. Nor do we need friends. Hell, we don't even need each other.}
"And that's why you have grown blind."
{Unfortunately for you, that human won't survive.}
"I know."
{What? If you knew already, then why you still have a lot of confidence for that human?}
"Stop calling him human. He is the [Red Diabolus Dragon of Time], if you don't like his title, then call him by his name."
{As you wish...so tell me, why you have so much confidence in Issei?}
"We made a deal you see…"
{And what was that deal?}
"Issei was never intended to do any of this. If time ran its original course, then he would use Ophis's power instead of mine. But because I saw the injustices in the realms of Earth, I decided to step in. Also it gave me the opportunity to revenge 'him'."
{That clearly doesn't explain-...oh...I see. You are planning to resurrect Issei and continue to use him as your champion. Smart.}
"For the Dragon God of Knowledge, you sure are stupid."
{What did you call me, faggot? You know, if it wasn't for the entire universe blowing up, I would've fight you. But for the sake of sportsmanship, I decided on something you may like. Why not not let our two champions fight in our place? To see which one of us is the strongest and wisest.}
"You don't mean…!"
{My champion will always be the first mortal to be gifted the dragon godblood. It is bound to happen Akatosh, even if I don't approve it...}
-Line Break-
[…Orya, don't you think that was a wonderful fight? …Don't worry, I'm an Evil Dragon. An extremely persistent dragon…]
Aži Dahāka's head began to crumble bit by bit.
[I will be resurrected again after some time…just wait about two, or three thousand years…I will definitely revive and find you for a fight…]
"…Yeah, I sincerely look forward to it. My worthy opponent, Aži Dahāka-" As Vali says his goodbyes to Aži Dahāka, Issei and Irina successfully teleport to the outskirts of Japan. Issei immediately finishes off Aži Dahāka with a single blow without any hesitation.
[Gah!...Unfortunately...it looks like I won't be...able to come back after all…] Bones start to fall towards the sea as Issei absorbs the Evil Dragon's soul.
There was a moment of silence while Issei consumes the soul.
"...Where's everyone else?" Issei asked Vali, finally breaking the silence.
"...not far from here. We're gonna finish this together, Issei."
Issei takes a look at Vali's new power up. A brand new Hakuryuukou with twelve jet-black wings. The armour was composed of silvery-white and jet-black tones, and part of it was also like the flesh of the Dragon of Supremacy. Its smooth and beautiful exterior was enough to cause one to fall into a daze simply by looking at it. With dense silver and black aura of the Hakuryuukou and Lucifer were radiated out from his entire body.
In the other hand, Vali took the chance to once again look at Issei's Dragonbreak, but this time in more detail. A brand new Sekiryuutei with twelve orange wings. When compared to Irina's and his own height, Issei appeared to be twice as tall. The armor was composed of red and orange tones, and part of it was also like the flesh of the Dragon of Domination. The jewels on the armor each had a different color and the entire armor was covered by the dense red and orange aura of the Sekiryuutei and Akatosh.
"Akatosh, now that I'm here, how should we deal with Trihexa?"
"Idiot. Trihexa's core has several wings, correct? It is part dragon. You know the rest…"
"W-Wait...I'm gonna have to eat that thing!?"
"I have decided to change the plan a bit. Your powers are growing thinner as we speak, and once it wears off, you will instantly die."
"Yes, are you stating the obvious. But what will happen if I eat that thing's soul?"
"You'll only eat the dragon part of it, since Trihexa has the ability to split body parts. Once after that...I'll do the rest."
"Do the rest?"
"Just hurry up and go!"
"Alright, alright!"
[Hey partner, why do I feel disregarded…?]
"I suppose our nakamas are waiting for our return."
"The more we delay, the more likely Trihexa will be able to move again. Let's go."
Part 2
Upon considering the current situation, Sirzechs had already solidified his decision about sealing himself with his peerage and the faction leaders.
[...As I thought, that plan is necessary.]
"Even with our powers fully unleashed, we can do nothing to damage the core. We have to resolve to that plan." said Falbium.
Azazel and Michael along with their comadres nodded in agreement.
[Then it is time-]
{Rok lost daal!} (T/N: He has returned!)
"Agah! Something made Trihexa excited! Rias, Rossweisse, and Sona! Prepare the sealing technique-"
{Bormah! Zu'u fen du hin kaal diist, ruz zu'u fen bo fah hi!} (T/N: Akatosh! I will devour your champion first, then I will come for you!)
[It's moving again! Everyone prepare yourselves!]
{EEEEEEEEEEEE!} Trihexa roared so loudly it made the earth shake and made tsunamis. Everyone braces for impact.
"Kyah!"
[Damn it...we almost had it too...what made it so angry?!]
"Sorry for arriving so late."
[Ise! Vali! Good, you both are here! Distract Trihexa as we prepare an 'counterattack'!]
"He is choosing his words carefully..."
[Ise! Stop zoning out! Go!]
As Issei moves forward to attack Trihexa, Irina pulls his arm and leans forward towards his lips.
A final kiss before departing.
"Keep your promise my dear husband…"
"I will."
"I love you, Issei. So go forth my darling! Use that…that unrivalled and impossibly powerful attack so that everyone can see!"
"I kept you waiting...hi mal draaf!" (T/N: You little shit.)
The humanoid being of light in front of him readied it's stance. Issei inhales the air and also readied his stance.
"Issei, what are you planning?"
"Sorry Vali...this is my fight."
In an instant, the two being silently vanished from their positions. A mid-air battle then begins! Trihexa's core gives birth to six wings from its back. They are the wings of a bird, dragon, bat, and various other beasts.
"Bingo!...now I just have to find a way to eat that part of him...I wonder how…" he thought.
Issei charges directly at Trihexa while flying in mid-air, and sent the it flying backwards. The core fluttered in the air like a bird to correct its stance, and then flies towards him at high speed once again. Issei wanted to kick it as a counteroffensive, but the core's figure disappears from his vision in an instant, and it slides right behind him.
Issei ducks to avoid his attack, then counterattack by elbowing its stomach.
"Now!"
He then grabs the dragon wing of Trihexa and attempts in ripping it from it's body. Unfortunately, Trihexa quickly recovers and punches Issei with an insane amount of momentum, making him fly downwards towards the sea. It then launches several orbs at Issei, making sure he'll stay down.
"Fuck…!" Issei recovers quickly and manages to escape the explosion.
"S-Since when you are able to use hand to hand combat!? No matter...I guess I could use 'that'..." Issei readies his position again.
" [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] "
Issei's jewels begins to generate a massive, dense and dangerous energy. The energy then turns into arua, as it surrounds him like some sort of cloak.
" [Dragonification!] "
"S-Seriously, I have to thank Akatosh for instantly teaching me these abilities, because without them, I think I won't have enough confidence to complete my objective. Anyways, I will continue to use hand to hand to test out his regeneration. This cloak of heavy arua should suffice."
Issei once again launches himself at Trihexa.
In defense, Trihexa also launches itself, bringing it's fist forward to gain maximum momentum and power.
Upon impact, Trihexa lands a blow to Issei's abdomen, which causes his armor to be release due to the insane amount of pain. Issei retreats and re equip his armor; Blood is spurting out from his mouth. But in exchange of that blow, Trihexa's arm was caught by the cloak known as [Dragonification], setting it on fire.
The fire however, is not a regular fire.
[Kukuku…so not only were you able to use Blazing Inferno of Scorching Flames, the forbidden technique of the Sekiryuutei, but also manipulated the flames in your so called [Dragonification] technique. You baited Trihexa. Damn that Akatosh, he seems to know everything…]
"Are you jealous?"
[Not really. I'm just glad, that's all.]
Trihexa is being burnt by the flames as it spreads throughout it's body. The flames, which are burning through the core, did not show any signs of weakening. Although Trihexa is able to regenerate after being burnt to ashes, the flames showed no signs of disappearing.
"This isn't enough….I need more."even though the core in front of him is being burnt by Ddraig's flames, its fighting spirit did not cease.
[Only a monster with incredibly strong endurance and regenerative abilities would be able to stand up like that. Since it didn't instantaneously disintegrate the moment that it was touched by my flames, it could be described as a troublesome existence that is beyond even god-class beings.]
[Ise-kun, that is enough! Stay right there!] Sirzechs flies to his side.
"Sirzechs-sama…"
[Regardless of whether we defeat it or seal it, either method is extremely time-consuming. And Trihexa will continue its destruction in the meantime. If that continues, the world will be completely destroyed. Our combat strength is also limited. Once, or twice, we may be able to hold it back, but there will come a day — when our strength is exhausted. Just like before, you saw what kind of a monster the opponent is, Ise-kun. It is a true monster that will completely regenerate no matter how you try to defeat it.]
"That doesn't matter I still have my trump card."
[Serafall, Falbium and I, as well as my peerage will depart from here to the 'Isolation Barrier Field' that was created by Azazel and the others specifically for use against Trihexa. We will also seal the original body and the core within that field. And be confined together with it. The higher ups of the other factions have also agreed to this plan. Azazel, Michael-dono, Odin-sama, Zeus-sama, and other gods will also implement this plan in their respective territories at the same time.]
"Sirzechs-nii, you are not going anywhere. No one is going anywhere."
[That is not for you to decide-]
"It is. I have already given up my life to do this duty. There is no turning back for me."
[Ise-kun, think of what you are deciding! What will happen to Rias-]
"I'm sorry. But this is my fight. Stay back."
[Ise-kun, don't make me have to use violence.]
"This is…necessary. This might be the last time, Onii-sama."
Issei looks forward towards the burning Trihexa.
{Isssseeeeeiiiii!}
"This is taking long enough! Issei, listen up! Trihexa will continue to regenerate until you have taken it's dragon part. Dragons are known to live for almost forever due to being able to come back after their physical body is been destroyed. The only person right now that can absorb a dragon's soul is you. Find a way to separate that Dragon part from Trihexa's core."
As Akatosh gives him the advice he needed, someone pats his back. When he turns around-
{Issei}
{Ise.}
It is the ghost of his father and mother .
"Huh? Okaa-san, Otou-san? What-"
{It's okay Issei. Let it all go. That anger you have been saving for so long...let it go.}
{It's okay honey...we are in a better place.}
{{Go forth and become the [Red Diablous Dragon of Time]!}}
The ghost disappears, leaving Issei emotional.
" [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] [ DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD! DxD DxD! ] "
An large amount of energy suddenly burst out of Issei body. His life force is fading fast.
"Oorrryaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
" [Dawnbreaker] !" He grips [Dawnbreaker] and charges in towards Trihexa.
" [Time Blaser] !" His twelve wings fires a dense mixture of Orange and Red aura, aiming at the dragon wing of Trihexa.
[Issei that's suicide-]
Then a huge explosion occurs when Issei's attack reached Trihexa
Afterward:
Sorry for that cliffhanger...
Okay, to those who like to skip chapters and find yourself reading this one, I'll sum up the changes that happen here that differs from the original LN:
-Akatosh became the source of Issei's [DxD] form instead of Ophis. Instead of calling it [DxD], I call it [Dragonbreak]
-Issei went alone to Agreas instead of going with the [DxD] team, which resulted him killing a bunch of evil dragons and absorbed them
-Issei's parents died
-Issei fell in love with Irina, making her the main girl instead of Rias
-Rizevim died by Vali's hand after Issei overpowered him
-Trihexa and Issei dies instead of faction leaders sealing themselves
There were some other changes as well, but the ones I stated above were the main ones.
Here are some things that some people might find dissatisfying or confusing:
Aži Dahāka- Some of you might accuse me for pulling that lazy move on Aži Dahāka. Yes, it was a lazy move I admit, but I think Vali should be the one to defeat Aži Dahāka after thinking about it for some time. To save time and move on from the original timeline, I decided to put that fight behind the scenes.
Harem- When I started the original fic, I had no idea if I wanted this story to be a harem or just focus on one girl; I was still asking myself that question until recently. I have now decided…. Although there will be some type of romance with other girls, this story will remain a love triangle between Issei, Irina and Ravel. Rias will no longer be the main girl, Irina stole the spot. What will happen to Rias's and the other girls relationship with Issei will be one of the main factors of Arc II.
Lemons- Although this Arc had romance, it wasn't near the extent that I wanted. That was to be expected because Issei and his love ones couldn't find themselves the time to develop their relationships due to the world being in danger. Expect at least two "moments" with the two heroines in Arc II.
