With that the training chapter is over. So what is the dragon's offer? What is Issei planning for the match? Will it be enough? Or not? We'll see in the next chapter. Don't forget to read, review and follow the story, tell your friends about it.

Here it is the entire full Raiser battle. The end to another arc. I slowed down in writing this as I wanted it to be a big end to the arc. I do not own Kamen Rider nor Highschool DxD.

Chapter 10: The Decisive Battle Begins!

24 Hours before the Rating Game

Issei was was walking around the neighborhood. Soon it'll be the battle against Raiser and he was feeling some doubts. Sure he made strategies and plans for the match but plans can go wrong or not even work. Part of would like to be making a violin, playing one or doing something. But Buchou ordered to not drain their stamina, everyone needed to be well rested for the fight.

He also got the suit made for the fight. It was the same as his school uniform. He smiled faintly when he asked Rias why this look.

Flashback

"If my group has a uniform, then it has to be the uniform of Kuou academy. We are the members of the Occult Research Club after all."

She looked very proud uttering those words.

The streets were quiet today. Nothing out of the ordinary and Devil job either. It was as if the town knew something was coming and was waiting for the storm to pass. That's what he was feeling the calm before the storm.

As Issei walked he saw a convenience store and decided to buy a drink. As he passed by a man he noticed the guy dropped his wallet.

"E-excuse me," Issei said. "You dropped your wallet."

The man stopped and turned. Issei realized he was around Shouichi's age. He had black hair, and wore a gray tunic and pants. In his hand he held a bowl that seemed to contain tofu.

"Thank you," The man said in a deep voice. "Not many people would return that."

"Well I'm not not most people." Issei stated a bit awkwardly.

"No you are not," The man agreed. "You seem the kind of person carrying something heavy inside."

Issei flinched at his words, how did he know? Was he that easy to read? "S-sorry, but who are you?"

The man raised a finger to the sky. "Obaa-chan said this. Walking the path of Heaven, the man who'll rule everything. Tendou Souji, that is my name."

Issei just bowed. "I'm Issei Kurenai."

"What troubles you Kurenai?"

So Issei told him. Well what he could tell him, didn't want the guy to call the cops on him. Tendou listened without commenting as he walked with his bowl of tofu. Once Issei finished only then did he speak.

"Obaa-chan said this," Tendou intoned. "As long as I am wanted, destiny will always be at my side. She also said: If I wish for it, fate will always be my ally."

"You are saying by making fate my own, I'll see what destiny is?"

Tendou just nodded.

"Even if things don't go right in the fight at all?"

"Obaa-chan said this: If you wish it to be so, luck will always be on your side."

"Your Obaa-chan must be a special person Tendou-san." Issei mused.

Tendou smiled at his words. "Obaa-chan also said this: Force the world to revolve around you. It's more fun to think that way. My evolution is faster than the speed of the light. There is nothing in the whole universe that can keep up with my evolution."

Issei thought of his words. He will take his stand and show how far he had grown. He felt that weight lessened.

Tendou nodded in approval. "I like that look in your eyes. It seems you are ready to face your future. That is good."

"Why help me Tendou-san? Why the advice?"

Tendou began walking, as he did he spoke again, "To walk the same path is merely a test of perseverance. But the ones reaching different paths together are friends."

Issei smiled at the quote. "Your Obaa-chan gave you a good quote Tendou-san!"

"You are incorrect, those are my words."

Issei grinned before bowing to the man before going on his way. What he didn't know was that Tendou has stopped to watch him again.

"Soon you'll face many trials young Kiva. With this Ratings Game being the first. You must be ready for when the Rider War arrives." With those words thrown to the wind Tendou Souji went on his way.

The day of the battle- Time 10:00 pm.

It was the day of the fight. In just two hours at midnight the match would start. Everyone went straight home after school. No Devil job or any activity as before.

Issei was currently in his room preparing. In the ten days of training he had gathered several items to use for the fight. He also was sure his new technique was done. He just had to follow all of the cryptic zen quotes Tendou suggested.

"Soon the fight will begin Issei, are you nervous?" Kivat asked.

"A little but talking to Tendou-san helped," He replied.

"So when do you meet?"

"The plan is to meet in 30 minutes before the match." He then took out his battle uniform and laid on the his bed so he could change.

KNOCK KNOCK

"Issei-san may I come in?"

"Sure."

Asia entered carrying Rasse, she was already wearing her battle uniform. At her request it was her old nun outfit. When asked why she only said: I'm not a Christian anymore, but I haven't forgotten my beliefs. This what I feel most comfortable in."

"U-Umm, Issei-san?"

He looked at her curiously.

"Can I sit beside you?"

At his nod she did so shyly. She then hugged his arm tightly.

"I-is something wrong?"

"…I can't stop shaking when I think that there is a scary battle waiting for us. But if Ise-san is with me, I will be okay."

"Asia…"

"Ehehe. If it's with you I feel calm. Can I stay like this until we leave?"

"Hai."

"Can I stay with you forever from now on Ise-san?"

He noticed the change in his name.

"Yeah, we will always be together."

The day of the battle- Time 11:40 pm

Everyone had gathered in the old school building. Everyone was wearing their battle uniforms and seemed calm.

Kiba was equipped with a gauntlet on his hands and has some armour on his lower leg. His swords were against the wall.

Koneko was sitting on the chair and reading a book. On her hands, she wore fingerless gloves.

Akeno and Buchou were drinking tea.

Issei and Asia sat together as the waited for the allotted time.

KNOCK KNOCK

"Come in," Rias said.

The door opened to reveal two unexpected people. The President of the student council Sona Shitoru and the Vice President Tsubaki Shinra.

"W-what brings them here?" Issei wondered.

"Like Rias-buchou, she is heiress to one of the demon clans. Hers is Sitri. She is here like Buchou to learn of the ways of the human world." Kiba stated.

"Forgive us for barging like this," Sona replied. "But as I volunteered for the game to broadcast the two families, I took this chance to see you Rias. It's your first game after all.

"I will show you a fight that won't insult our rivalry." Rias stated.

Just then Grayfia appeared.

"Is everyone ready? It's ten minutes before the match."

"I will be going to the student council room to manage the broadcast." Sona informed. With that they took their leave.

Everyone meanwhile stood up and nodded at Grayfia who explained about the battle.

"When it becomes the time to start the battle, you will be teleported to the battlefield through this magic-circle. The location of the place is in a different dimension used for battles. You may fight with all your power. It's a disposable space so feel free to fight to your satisfaction."

As everyone acknowledge this, a question popped in Issei's mind.

"Buchou, will the other Bishop show up?" He asked.

A tension came to the other members minus Issei and Asia.

"Unfortunately, the other Bishop can't participate. Though there will be a time when I will talk about that in the near future." Buchou said without looking at him.

This made Issei curious as to what was wrong with the Bishop. But before he could think about it further Grayfia went on.

"This "Rating Game" battle will also be viewed by members of both households from a different location through broadcast."

Seems the top members of the family wanted to see the result.

"Maou Lucifer-sama will also be viewing this battle. Please do not forget about it."

"Onii-sama is? …I see, so Onii-sama is also going to view this battle." Rias said.

"Big players are showing up." Issei thought. He had to persevere and carry out his Master's will. It was then he realized something.

"B-Buchou your brother is Maou-sama?"

"Yes."

Well that was a bomb dropped if he ever saw one. Kiba had explained that in the Great War, the original Maous had perished in battle. So four people were chosen to carry on their name. They were the Ultimate-Devil class. While the Devil Faction are in a tight spot like the Fangires, but different reasons, they are safe courtesy of the strength of the 4 Maou.

"It's about time. Everyone, please head to the magic-circle." Grayfia stated.

Everyone went in the magic-circle that began to glow once everyone was in it.

"Also, once you get transported, you cannot use the magic-circle until the game ends."

Then things turned bright and seemed to swallow them all.

Issei found himself in his classroom? Sure enough it was that place, even down to the graffitied desks around him. Did the magic-circle failed?

[Hello everyone. I am Grayfia, a maid from the House of Gremory and today I will be the arbiter of the Rating match between the House of Gremory and the House of Phoenix.]

Her voice echoed everywhere.

[In the name of my Master, Sirzechs Lucifer, I will be keeping my eye on this match. By using both Rias-sama and Raiser-sama's opinion, we created this battlefield which is an almost similar replica of the school, Kuou academy, which Rias-sama attends to in the human world.]

"That explains why I am here," Issei said outloud.

[The location where both teams were transported will be their "base". Rias-sama's "base" would be the Occult Research Cub's clubroom located in the old school building. Raiser-sama's "base" would be the Student Council's room located in the new building. For the [Pawns] to use "promotion", please head to the enemy's base to do it.]

Issei frowned at this. It would be a difficult journey to that location. It was on the other side of the school.

[Also at the request of Raiser-sama. The outside is set in a maze like environment. You must clear "three" stages of battle in order for the path to the bases be opened.]

That meant a fight will be inevitable. He quickly activated the transceiver in his ear.

"Does everyone read me?" Rias asked.

"Issei here over."

"Kiba here over."

"...Hai…."

"Ara, ara, I'm here Buchou."

"H-hai Buchou."

"Good, Asia is here with me at the moment. Where are you all?"

"In my classroom."

"Main Hall, second floor."

"...Same…."

"In front of the old school building."

"That's good! Issei, Yuuto and Koneko meet up and head to the closest stage. Akeno will be on standby along with Asia until I say otherwise understood?"

"Hai" Everyone agrees.

"Issei. Do not use your Kiva form unless you face any opponent Knight or above. Or when you reach the enemy base, is that understood."

"H-hai Buchou."

[Now it's the time for the commencement of the battle. Also, this match will continue till dawn in the humans' time. So, Game starts now.]

RING RING

The school bell had rung. The game had started.

Issei quickly raced through the halls to meet up with the others. Who knew this game could be so complicated.

Just so you know. My offer still stands, whenever you decide.

The teen grimaced slightly. For now he needed to face forward and keep all options as backups. He then spotted his teammates.

"Kiba-sab, Koneko-chan!" He called. "Have you seen the enemy?"

"No we are alone," Kiba informed. The he put his fingertips to his ears. "Buchou we are together now."

"Good, you can head outside whenever you are ready. Inform me of any problem you find."

"Understood. Well you two are you set?"

Koneko just made a fist and nodded. Issei for his part checked his things before giving the OK.

"Then let's go."

With the trio headed out.

"Ok people listen here," Rias spoke. "I got word that at least two pathways of the maze lead to the gym."

"That is between the old and new school buildings, " Kiba stated. "If we capture it here then we will have a route to the new school building. As a passage to both buildings, we could also restrain the enemy's movements."

"Yes, I also have the same opinion. First we will capture the gym. In terms of location, the opponent may have his Rook positioned there. Since it's inside a building, it would be better to use the Rook with destructive power over Knight with mobility."

Issei then began to recall the locations around that area and remembered something. "What of the courtyard near the gym? It's an area which can get access to the forest and the west wing of the school building. Plus it's an open space so it has the mobility a Knight could gain advantage on."

"That's a good catch there Issei," Buchou praised. "It means we will have to split you up for now. Yuuto head into that direction, set traps there."

"Hai Buchou!"

They reached a fork in the road. Koneko and Issei would go left while Kiba would go right.

"Kiba hold on a second." Issei said.

"Yes?"

"Here," Issei put something in the swordsman's palm. "Use this for the traps, they won't see it coming."

Kiba looked what was in his hand, his eyes widened before he smiled and nodded. With that he set off. Koneko and Issei did the same.

At the Gym

They go into the back platform from the back door. With the curtain up, it left the inside visible.

"…Presence. Enemy." Koneko spoke suddenly.

Before Issei could say anything, a loud voice echoed within the gym.

"We know you are there, servants of Gremory! We watched you coming inside."

Isse frowned at such statement. How did they know? Regardless the element of surprise was ruined and so the two revealed themselves to their opponents. There were four of them standing in the court.

The twin girls, one wearing a chinese dress and a loli girl. Issei recalled how they were debriefed on each enemy. They were facing three Pawns and a Rook.

Though too the plan he could summon his Kiva armor against them. He will have to save it for stronger opponents or in a dire situation. That meant he would have to rely on his new skills.

"Boosted Gear, standby."

[Boost!]

"…I will leave the Pawns to you, Ise-senpai. I will take care of the Rook."

Both stood in front of their opponents. The girl in the dress went in a kung fu stand, whereas the twins brought out chainsaws?

DRILL! DRRRRRRRRRILL!

The roar of the chainsaws echoed. Issei grimaced slightly at the horror film moment. But still things were set in motion to give their side a victory. He just needed time.

"Disassembling time!" They crooned happily.

On the other side Koneko and the martial arts girl were going at it. Both side threw heavy punches and kicks courtesy of their Rook strength. Koneko's small build seemed to give her an advantage allowing her to move freely.

Meanwhile the final girl wielded and spinned her staff getting for the fight.

Issei for now had to be in the defense until his plan began.

The twins then began their assault. The crossed them together and sparks flew. They certainly were leaving an impression.

Issei just took a deep breath, opened his palm and went into a stance. Through some self-training and with Koneko as a sparring partner he learned some martial arts move. Not enough to truly call himself a martial artist practitioner but enough for fights such as this. He was thankful for Buchou's Spartan basic training.

He began to dodge the killer twins as they tried to decapitate him. He pulled one of them in a grappling move before using a judo move (courtesy of Koneko's teaching) and threw her away from him. He needed to keep doing simple moves, that way the Boosted Gear won't reset. He can't go on the offensive just yet.

He felt something behind him and spin around just in time to dodge the girl with the staff. Mira was her name if he recalled.

He was glad for the training, his body moved as easy as if he was in his Kiva form. He needed confidence and turn things to his favor. He narrowly dodges a chainsaw, it grazed his cheek. A little more and half his face would be off!

[Boost!]

The second power up!

His opponents certainly weren't hesitant in attacking him. He kept dodging attacks smoothly. His time in battles had given him good reflexes.

"Ah, geez! This is so frustrating!"

"Why isn't it hitting him!?"

Seem the twins were losing their patience.

"…I can't break through his guard."

And then there was three. This was good for him, the more they lose their temper the sloppier their move would turn.

[Boost!]

Finally! The third power up. It was time.

"Let's do this Sacred Gear," He said.

[Explosion!]

"First off." He grabbed the nearest twin, disarmed her before punching her stomach.

"You! How dare you hit my Onee-chan!" The other one.

She attacks but Issei dodges her and gives a chop to the back of her neck. She falls stunned. He then stared at the final Pawn. She wastes no time in thrusting her staff. Issei dodged as he grabbed her weapon and pulled her towards him. She wasn't expecting this and couldn't block his palm strike to her chin. Once they were all down he looked towards Koneko's fight.

Her opponent was kneeling and Koneko still in her fighting stance. She seemed to be doing ok but this is a team fight and so he would lend his help.

"Ignite Resonating Melody," He said. He clicked his fingers.

A sharp sound suddenly was heard. For Koneko it was a muffled noise, to her opponent it seemed faraway, but to the Pawns facing Issei, they heard a high-pitched sound so sharp that it brought them to their knees.

"What happened?" The Rook asked. "What did you do?"

"My new technique," Issei answered. "It allows me to control sound. I was just waiting for the right moment to use it. Of course I have to mark them so they will feel the effects."

The girl charged him, ignoring Koneko completely.

Issei stares at her calmly. "Did I mention it has a level 2? Ignition, Airwave." Another click of his fingers and a rush of wind hit all four of the girls.

The impact hit them straight to their joints leaving them stunned and unable to move. Unfortunately it also left them naked.

Issei saw this and blushed bright. "S-sorry, I used too much power!" He bowed at them.

"You are the worst! You are the enemy of every woman!"

"Beast! You sex fiend!"

"...I misjudged you." Koneko said.

Her words impaled his heart. "G-gomen, I'll try to control the volume." He was weeping at all the hurtful words.

"Issei, Koneko. Can you hear me? It's me."

"Hai! Both Koneko-chan and I are safe! We have taken the first stage."

"That's excellent. Akeno's preparations are almost done. Koneko I want you to back her up. Issei meet up with Yuuto."

"Hai!"

"...Understood."

The pair nodded at each other before racing off.

"Are you running away!? This location is supposed to be a crucial place!"

Issei turned and bowed. "Our apologies but this Rating Game is still not done and also you won't be able to move for the next few days. Farewell." With that the two left.

[Raiser Phoenix-sama's three Pawns and one Rook retires!]

As they left lightning struck the gym. It was courtesy of Akeno who was known as "The Priestess of Lightning" a fearsome name, but it suited Rias' second in command.

"We did it Koneko-chan." Issei said as they ran. " Although my spells need more work…."

"...No kidding," Koneko snorted.

"I didn't mean it on purpose," Issei sobbed. "The air currents were just too sharp."

"...I understand…..Just fix it….."

"Hai!"

Then Issei went to the right and Koneko went forward into the maze.

[Raiser Phoenix-sama's three [Pawns] retires.]

Issei was relieved. It looked like things were turning out great. As he reached the courtyard an arm grabbed him. He was about to attack when he noticed it was Kiba. Already he had seen his taste of battle as his armor carried scuff marks.

"Seems like you've been busy." Issei said.

"Yup."

"You know Kiba-san. As the only boys in the peerage I feel like our combination should be something to truly protect the rest of our teammates in battle."

"I didn't you know you thought like that." He seemed amused.

"Sorry it's just something my Kaa-san once told me. It was something my father said. It was: "Between fellow men, fiery friendship could be born", so hope we can get along better in the future." He made fist.

Kiba seemed surprised by his statement but smiled and fist bumped him. "Likewise Issei-san."

"What enemies have you faced?"

"I defeated the enemy Pawns just now. The clubroom located at the sports court is an important location. So it's natural that there are lots of enemies. I somehow managed to lure the Pawns that were keeping their eyes over there and took them down. But the person in charge of this location is quite calm and hasn't responded to my provocation. Well, it seems like she used the Pawns to watch my attacks. Seems like Raiser Phoenix likes to battle by sacrificing his servants. It's something only he is able to pull off because of his immortality and the number of servants he has." He was still smiling but his eyes weren't.

Issei was not amused either. This Raiser just kept getting worse. He wanted to slammed his fist in that cocky face of his.

"Did what I give you helped?"

"Hai, it was what gave me the opening to take them down. Do you have anymore?"

"I do, but it is my last one, making them was difficult. So either it'll be towards the Bishops or Queen since they are the strongest at magic, that I will use them."

"A good plan, now let's make sure it can happen."

With that the duo marched onto the courtyard.

The enemies around were one Knight, one Rook and One Bishop.

"…That's a severe defence." Issei pointed out.

"Well, that's how much they are keeping up their guard for this place. Against our intrusion here, that is. Since we eliminated the gym, they will put more strength here." Kiba stated.

"No signs of the others?"

"Nothing so far, either they are in other areas or good at hiding."

Issei pondered on what to do in this situation. Before he could think on it more a loud voice distracted him.

"I'm the Knight of Raiser Phoenix-sama, Carlamaine! I've become bored of trying to sniff through each other's strategy! Rias Gremory's Knight! I challenge you to a duel!"

A woman clad in armor stood at the baseball court, out in the open, standing in the center daringly.

Kiba laughs, "Since she introduced herself, I can't hide myself both as a [Knight] and as a swordsman."

"Kiba," called Issei. The Knight turned to look at him. "Fight with no worries, I will support you in case of any surprises."

Kiba smirked and nodded and went to face the female Knight. Issei followed him.

"I'm the Knight of Rias Gremory, Kiba Yuuto."

"I'm the Pawn of Rias Gremory, Kurenai Issei." He bowed.

She nodded in turn. "I am Raiser's Knight, Carlamaine. I'm happy that there are warriors like you two in Rias Gremory's group. Coming out here directly from the front. That's something people with normal sanity won't do."

Issei smiled sheepishly at the question to his sanity. Then again his life was not for the faint hearted.

"But I love idiots like you two. Now then, let's begin." She smiled as she unsheathed her blade.

Kiba also drew his sword. Issei watched the fight as he looked around for anyone else.

"The match between Knights. I have been waiting for this. Personally I would like to fight in an intense sword fight." Kiba said as he grinned fiercely.

Carlamaine returned the grin with equal fervor. "Well said! Rias Gremory's Knight!"

With that hyper-speed battle between Knights began. Sparks flew as their blades clashed. One minute they were visible, the next they were just blurs. Issei could barely follow them with his sight. Instead he heard something behind him. Someone had come.

"Can I help you?" Issei asked.

"You seem bored." A voice stated.

He turned to see the enemy Rook there. She was wearing half a mask on her face.

"Geez, this only seems like a mud fight since both of them only thinks about swords, swords and swords. Carlamaine was making a bitter face when the Pawns were being sacrificed, so does she hate the battle strategy planned by her Master who happens to be her King? Furthermore, when I thought I found a cute boy, he also happens to be a sword freak so I can't stand this. But I see another cute boy, oh it's the Pawn."

A beautiful girl wearing a dress appeared floating in the air. She looked like an european princess, what with the hair set in drills on each side. She was Raiser's Bishop.

"Good evening," Issei said. "I hope the night is eventful as it has been to us. Boosted Gear standby."

[Boost!]

"Oh so you are the new Devil everyone keeps talking about. I must admit you are a cutie."

Issei blushed slightly. "I'm surprised you know of me."

"Not much though, but from what I hear you are someone to watch out for. Or maybe its because of your Sacred Gear?"

"Who knows really. Care to take a gander and see for yourself?"

"I'm not going to be your opponent. Isabella, why don't you be his opponent?"

The Rook in question nodded and stepped forward.

"I was planning to in the first place. Now then, let's fight since we are both bored."

"I never said I was bored," Issei said. "Also isn't that [Bishop] going to fight?"

Ah, don't worry about her. That girl is special. She will be mostly observing for this fight as well."

"How….peculiar. Very well then."

Issei went into a fighting stance.

Isabella looked surprised. "Oh, first person to not wonder about her."

"Should I be?"

"Why yes, after all that person is Ravel Phoenix. Raiser-sama's little sister. She became Raiser-sama's servant by using a special method, but she is Raiser-sama's actual sister."

"What? Why is she in her brother's harem?"

"According to Raiser-sama, "Having your sister in your harem has a significant meaning. You know the significant view of having your close relatives? You know how there are people who look up to and also get jealous about it? Well, I'm not into little sisters, so I have her in my group as fashion."."

Issei was gaping. It couldn't be helped after hearing of Raiser's desires.

"Now, here I come! Rias Gremory's Pawn!"

Issei narrowly blocks a punch courtesy from Isabella. It still manage to move him from where he was. The next one he dodged before kicking her in the ribs.

"I see. So you can dodge a punch like this. And you managed to counter attack even though it was a weak kick. Sorry. I was looking down on you a bit. I'll put one gear, no, I will increase by two gears then!"

She goes in a stance before throwing attacks at different angles. The way she moved her arms during the attack and her footwork. It reminded him of…

"Are you a boxer?" He asked.

In response just throws a couple of jabs.

[Boost!]

It was his fifth boost but while it could take a Pawn easily, it was not enough to bring down a Rook. So instead of brawn vs. brawn, it would have to be brains vs. brawn.

As she threw another punch, Issei instead threw Kivat. The distraction was enough for the bat to blind her, which gave Issei time to throw low kicks at her legs. He also managed to hit her in the shoulder, only because she moved before he could hit his real target. She backed away panting as Kivat returned to Issei.

"I was taking you lightly. To tell you the truth, I thought I got you when my fist hit you. Looks like Rias Gremory has been training you well. Especially your stamina is magnificent."

Issei smiled. "You honor my Master and me well. But it is not my first time facing off against someone. My life was different than other people before Buchou picked me up."

"I see. In a serious battle, the most important thing is the stamina. Even idiots can fight. But you need stamina to continue for a few minutes. Battles consume lots of stamina and concentration. Just dodging the attack requires quite an amount of effort. So being able to do it till now means that you have been training your body a lot."

"I agree, my stamina is what it is now thanks to Buchou. Now let me show you what else I learned."

"…Looks like I said something unnecessary. I felt your pressure increase."

He went into a stance.

BUZZ!

He heard something different in the sound of the wind. Turning he saw something surprising. Kiba's darkness sword dispersing. He looked at the culprit.

"Unfortunately, your Sacred Gear won't work on me." Carlamaine's sword was covered in flames.

Kiba's smirk was still defiant.

"Then I will also tell you this. Unfortunately, this isn't everything of my Sacred Gear."

"What? Nonsense. [Knight] of Gremory, it's unsightly for a swordsman to…"

"Freeze."

Chills started to hit Issei. It was like temperature dropped. Looking at Isabella she too, was feeling the cold. Kiba's sword handle began to gather ice and it began to grow! Soo enough a blade of ice was had replaced the Holy Eraser blade of darkness.

"In front of this sword, "Flame Delete", all types of fire will disappear." Kiba stated.

"A-Absurd! Are you telling me that you have two Sacred Gears!?" Carlamaine growled as she swung her blade to mee Kiba's.

The moment it touch the Flame Delete, the flame sword froze up and it shattered.

But she did not stop. Instead she threw her broken and pulled out a short blade from her hip.

"We are the members of the all mighty House of Phoenix that rule over fire and wind! Taste it! The whirlwind of fire!" She roared.

"That Carlamaine. Has she forgotten that her allies are here as well!?" Isabella commented as she covered her face.

Kiba's blade began to melt as the whirlwind of fire got near. But the man himself seem undisturbed. He only said, "Stop."

The wind was sucked into Kiba's blade! A mysterious whirlwind was in the middle of the blade.

"Replenish Calm". It's been a while since I last showed more than two demonic swords for one battle."

Carlamaine looked freaked out. "…Multiple Sacred Gears. Are you a Sacred Gear possessor who takes the weapons of other Sacred Gear users and makes it their own?"

Kiba shakes his head in negative. "I don't have multiple Sacred Gears. I also don't take the Sacred Gears of others and make them my own. I created it."

"Created…it?"

"Yes. "Sword Birth". I can make any type of demonic swords. That is the name of my Sacred Gear and its true ability."

Multiple sword rose from the ground the moment he put his hand to the ground. All different blades of a variety in shapes and size.

[Boost!]

It was time! Now to finish off his opponent.

"Boosted Gear! Explode!"

[Explosion!]

Energy gathered in his hands. It was time for one of his new moves.

"Dragon Shot!" He launches it at Isabella. The recoil pushed him back. It was perfect for the strong types like the Rooks.

"Isabella! Don't take it! Dodge!" Carlamaine shouts.

But it was too late. The Rook had attempted to raise her guard had found that it was too weak.

[Raiser's Phoenix Rook retires.]

Issei was panting. It took much to use that and he needed to preserve his strength for the main targets. Still another enemy deleted.

Carlamaine goes from shocked to smirking. "Apparently both Isabella and I have been taking that Pawn and the Boosted Gear lightly. Just like I thought, I shouldn't take him as an ordinary Pawn."

Issei sighed at her words, he was getting tired of people saying that. Well he would prove them wrong.

"Impressive move Issei." Kiba said. The brunette just gave him a thumbs up.

"Still," Carlamaine sets her focus on Kiba. "A demonic sword wielder…what fortune. I may have a destiny of meeting swordsmen who wield special swords."

Kiba seemed curious at her words. "Hmm, so there is someone besides me who uses demonic swords?"

"No, it wasn't a demonic sword. It was a holy sword."

Issei could feel the killing intent coming from Kiba. The female Knight had said something she shouldn't have.

"Tell me about that holy sword wielder." Kiba asked in a cold voice.

"Hmm, seems like that swordsman has some connection to you. But since we are swordsmen, talking would be rude. I will answer you with my sword!" With that Carlamaine charged.

"…Is that right. …If your mouth can move, then it won't be a problem even if you turn into a state where you are on the verge of death."

Issei felt chill at those words. Kiba was about to be past the point of no return. The two came at each other with the intent to kill. This attack would decide it.

"So it's here."

"Huh? Where's Isabella-neesan?"

"Don't tell me she was defeated?"

The rest of Raiser's servants had arrived. Issei wondered how to deal with this odds. He inspected them all. There are two Pawns, one Bishop and the final Knight. Of the Queen, there was no sight from here but by the lightning in the background she was already facing Akeno and Koneko.

"Hey, the Pawn-kun over there."

One of the servants called him.

"Yes?"

"Raiser-sama said he's going to fight your princess one-on-one. See there." She pointed at the rooftop of the new school building were a fire and familiar dark energy were clashing.

Issei's heart sunk to his stomach. How was this happening? Both Raiser and his Queen had moved without being noticed or felt by him or Kiba.

"Ise-san! Can you hear me, Ise-san!?"

"Asia what's wrong?"

"Yes. Right now I'm with Buchou-san on the school rooftop. The opponent, Raiser-san, challenged Buchou to a duel and Buchou-san accepted it! Thanks to that we were able to get into the school building without any problem ."

So that explained it. Like with Kiba, they set personal challenges. Queen vs. Queen and King vs. King. They were playing on their emotions.

Raiser's sister floated closer. "Seems like Onii-sama made a challenge since Rias-sama was doing well in the battle unexpectedly. It would have been our win if we fought normally, so he gave her pity. At this rate, she will be defeated before you fight him." She began to laugh in this haughty manner as she put a hand to her mouth.

But she stopped laughing once she heard Issei's laughter. Everyone (minus the two knights fighting) looked at the Pawn as he laughed a cold laugh that made everyone looking at him feel a chill in their spine.

"Well," Issei said calmly. "Seems you played us well. Allow me to return the favor. Kivat!"

"Here, let's show them Issei!" The bat quickly bit him in the hand.

"Henshin!"

Chains covered him from head to toe before melting into quicksilver to then break away and reveal Kiva! As the enemy stared in awe at what he did, Issei then pulled out three fuestles from his belt.

"GARULU SABER!"

"BASHAA MAGNUM"

"DOGGA HAMMER!"

Three points of light of different colors each headed straight for Kiva. In a flash his left arm turned blue, the right turned green. The plate on his chest was purple. In his hands he held a giant purple hammer and curved blade of cobalt blue. This was Kiva's DoGaBaKi Form!

"Now," Issei spoke to the shocked ladies. "Let's begin."

"The "Crimson-hair Ruin-princess", "Priestess of Lightning", "Sword Birth", and "Boosted Gear" and even "Kiva". Just hearing the names gives me chills. But your opponent is the "immortal bird". No matter what kind of power you have, it means nothing against the immortal bird."

"But the "Phoenix" also has weak points!"

Raiser's sister just laughs. "You are cute but dumb. Are you going to beat him until he loses the will to fight? Or are you going to defeat him with a strike that rivals God? Are you trying to win this match? That's a laugh."

"Why is it!?"

"That's because there was no chance for Rias-sama to win from the beginning. That's how much despair the thing "immortal" is to you."

With a click of her fingers the servants surround him.

"Well, then I'll just make a weakness!" He put the Dogga Hammer's handle on Kivat's mouth.

"Dogga thunder slap!"

He lifted the hammer high before hitting the ground! A wave of debris, dirt and dust surged towards the servants who began to take cover.

Meanwhile Kiva took the pummel of the saber to Kivat.

"Garulu Howling Slash!"

Kiva charged at them with full power taking down the two beast girls and the Bishop. As he went to face the Knight he got blasted by something big and hot from his back. Turning he saw the Phoenix girl to be the culprit.

"You are mad and dangerous," she said. "I can't let you go near Onii-sama."

In response Kiva said, "Ignition The Bloody Rose's Rhapsody."

He raised his hands before he clapped. Once. It echoed at the Phoenix girl who suddenly felt her brain rattled and she fell to the ground.

"W-what did you do to m-me?"

"Focused my demonic energy and sent it to you. Once it did the assault would leave you incapacitated with illusions and headaches. But it was too weak hence why you are not eliminated. But you won't be causing in mischief anytime soon."

He then got attacked by the female Knight in his back and leg. The armor protected him mostly from the danger, but before he could. Kiba appeared and stabbed her.

[Raiser Phoenix-sama's two Pawns, two Knights, and one Bishop, retires.]

"Thanks for the save," Issei said.

"No problem."

Then they heard the announcement that shook them both.

[Rias Gremory-sama's Queen and Rook retires.]

Issei and Kiba looked wide eyed.

"Yuuto we must go to Buchou!"

"Right you are Kiva!"

Suddenly an explosion hits where Yuuto just was. Kiva was thrown away by the impact. As he got up he heard another sound that filled him with dread.

[Rias Gremory-sama's Knight retires.]

He was in a daze as he saw the culprit. Raiser's Queen.

"Well, well seems you are the only one left." She said.

Kiva growled as he went to face her. Instead she just flew away.

"Are you still going to continue to fight?" Raiser's sister asked. She seemed to be recovering fast from his attack.

"I'm not going to fight any more. Because no matter how you think about it, it's your group's loss."

"Shut up. Neither me or Buchou have fallen yet."

"True but you have been in three different fights since this game started. Plus you've unleashed several high-level attacks in all of them. You must be drained of stamina right about, same as Rias-sama. Plus with my attack and Sieris attacks on your back and leg you are badly injured. You cannot win."

"Why because of your immortality?"

"That's part of it but also…" She pulls out a bottle. "Phoenix's Tear. Have you heard of it? This is it. Our tears can heal all types of injuries."

"So it heals wounds, my sound attack doesn't work like that."

"I know that otherwise I'd have used it. In the rule book that "Only two Devils participating in the Rating Game can use it". It was restricted because it was too powerful. Well, that would be natural. In our case our Queen and myself was in possession of it. That's why our [Queen] was able to defeat the "Priestess of Lightning"."

"Well I still have some tricks up my sleeve."

"Really now."

"Really, Kivat you know what to do."

"Yossh, Issei."

He managed to reach the new school building, even with his bad leg.

"Promotion! [Queen]!"

He could feel power emanating but it seemed dull given the wounds and drained stamina he had.

"Dragon-san," he called wearily. "About that offer."

I'm listening partner.

He reached the rooftop. Already a battle was underway. Buchou and Raiser confronted each other. Asia is looking at them nervously from a distance. They were still safe. He would protect them. For the others.

"Buchou! I'm here!" He yells.

"Ise!"

"Ise-san!"

They shout in joy.

"The Kiva Dragon-brat, huh. That Ravel, she let him pass huh."

"Your sister is gonna indisposed for the remainder of the day."

He glared at Issei as his Queen appeared.

"Raiser-sama. Should I take care of the Pawn boy and the Bishop girl? Also, the power of the Pawn boy could be troublesome. Its sound based—"

"It would be troublesome if he gets to use it. Since it managed to take down Ravel. I'll leave him to you, I'll take care of the other two."

"Don't mess around Raiser!" Rias threw another blast of the energy Issei now knew as the Power of Destruction.

It hit him full blast in the face. His face was blown away but it healed just as fast. Immortal indeed. But Issei had something for him. Like Ravel he too had read the rule book. Raiser's Queen then stood in front of him.

"Move," he said.

"Please boy. You are injured, tired and out of tricks. The victor is already decided. Raiser-sama and Rias-sama will marry."

"Cut the crap!" He yelled. That surprised the other ladies, Issei was always polite. "Leave her to that burnt up chicken to treat her as a price? Never! She belongs to no one but herself. And I will take her from this arrangement with my own hands! No matter who stands in my way!"

Rias flushed at his words.

"Bold words but can you back them up?"

"You bet I can. Kivat!"

"Yossh, Issei! I called him here, Shoodoran!" From behind Kiva a dragon mixed with a windmill appeared. It roared as Kiva jumped on top of the windmill's peak.

"What is that?" The Queen asked.

"The son to my Familiar Castle Doran, this is Shoodoran. Both are father and son survivors of their race. And your exterminator." Since he didn't have a fuestle for him, Issei sent Kivat to bring him.

"Doran Bomb Shoot!" The familiar shot the Queen from the roof even when she tried to protect herself.

Then he pulled out a fuestle and put it in Kivat's mouth.

"Darkness Moon Break!"

The sealed armor in his leg broke away to reveal the pair of wings inside. He then flew up into the air before flying (or falling) straight at Raiser.

The man himself answered the attack with his own fist covered in fire. An explosion occurred as a result of the attacks. Issei was thrown to a part of the roof and then felt Raiser gripping his neck.

"You little worm," he growled. "Who do you think you are challenging me?"

"S-someone who fights for people's freedom. For her freedom."

"You think you're some kind of hero eh?!"

Issei let out a wheezy chuckle. "No a hero would fight fair. Me, I brought this." He revealed in his hand a vial with clear liquid.

Raiser looked confused until Kiva smashed it in his face. Then he felt the pain. He let go of Issei to cradle his face.

"Aaarggh, you bastard! That was holy water!"

Issei laughed. "Didn't you know, our Bishop was a former nun. She had several things from her formal life. I borrowed some."

"You think this enough to stop me?!"

"No this is!" He thrusted his gauntlet high. "Shiiiiiine! Over Boost!"

[Welsh Dragon Over Booster!]

A red aura surrounded him. The Kiva armor was dispelled and in its place an armor of deeper red appeared. The whole armour has a sharp shape. The motif was clearly a dragon's. The gauntlet of his right arm had a double in its left. Instead of boots, it had claws. The jewel on the normal gauntlet was on the arms, shoulders, knees and the middle of the torso. The eyes were green. On its back there was a rocket propulsion that looked like folded wings and also a tail.

"An armour!? You made the power of Sekiryuutei shape into a physical form!?"

"Sekiryuutei, has a nice ring." Issei said. "And why not? I always use an armor in battle. It seemed right to use this power like this."

He looked at his opponent who took a step back.

"This is the power of the Emperor of Dragons! The Balance Breaker, [Boosted Gear Scale-mail]! If you want to stop me, go and ask Maou-sama! After all, it seems like this is the "The Hated Forbidden Technique"!"

Isse only had 10 seconds. That's how much his body could take given all it had gone through. Enough time to defeat Raiser.

He launched himself at the Phoenix as their fists collided with each other. The power they unleashed was fearsome. He then launched a blast of energy from the other hand. An explosion occurred as Raiser was flung away. Issei followed not letting a moment wasted as he pummeled and kicked Raiser in fury. Raiser is thrown to the ground.

8 seconds until the [Scale-mail] is released.

Raiser screamed in anger as he summoned his wings of fire. "Shitty Sekiryuutei brat! Sorry but I won't hold back! I don't want to admit it, but right now you are a monster! In front of your master, Rias, peeeeeerish!"

Both Devils collided as they fought on. Raiser was choking Issei and using his fire to burn him.

"Are you scared!? Are you afraid of me!? Of course! You are merely a trash if you didn't have a Boosted Gear! If you didn't have that armour, then you would have perished before my fist reached you! That's right! If you take that gauntlet off, then you have no value!"

In response Issei showed him what he had in his hand. It was a cross. Before Raiser could say anything, Issei jammed it in his mouth. Then he gave his opponent an uppercut that spit out. Issei grabbed it (thankful he had the armor to not feel the spit) punching Raiser repeatedly.

"How?!" Raiser groaned. "Crosses bring intense suffering to Devils! Even if you wear a Dragon's armour, touching it is absolutely foolish—."

That's when it dawn at him as Issei went towards him.

"Y-you gave u-up y-your right arm to the Dragon?!"

"For Buchou, no for Rias Gremory I would offer my life so that I could beat you!"

A man sat in a luxurious room as he watched the battle going on. He looked to be in his twenties, with crimson hair blue-grey eyes. He wore clothes befitting a prince. He smiled nostalgic as he watched the screen.

"Like father, like son," he mused.

Issei then focused all his strength in his leg before he jumped. Raiser tried to move from where he was but before he could he faced Issei's final kick. It was over. He had won.

The armor was dispelled as he fell to the ground. But someone caught him. Turning his hazy eyes he spotted Rias staring at him.

"Buchou… we won…,"

"Yes we did. You silly boy pushing yourself like this."

Then she leaned in and to his surprise and joy. She kissed him as everything went dark.

Done and done. I took a long time writing this, not only with how I wanted it to end. But also what to ended with. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I really focused to give it my twist in it. And I'll see you all in the next chapter.