Clubroom
It was 11:40 P.M. and all the club's members except for the fallen-angels were gathered in the old school building. Asia and I were the only ones not using the school uniform. I saw Koneko sitting on a chair reading a book, wearing fingerless gloves that martial artists use. Kiba had a gauntlet on his hand and had armor on his legs. Rias and Akeno were drinking green tea, they also wore fingerless gloves. Akeno decided to ask about my clothes.
"Ara ara, what are those clothes, Sensei?", asked Akeno.
"I wore these as the Tricky Rebel. It helps me feel more like a fighter.", I said as I took out my VT7 and particle rail gun rifle.
"Akeno, Kiba. I want you two to use these. Kiba, since you like swords, how about you give the VT7 a try. Akeno, I know that magic has its limits, so use the rifle I'm lending you. I already have the safety off and the knob on the left side changes its element. It's currently in lightning mode. It reloads one shot every 10 seconds and maxes out at 6 shots. Use it when you're recharging your magic.", I said as I gave Kiba and Akeno my weapons.
"Thank you, Roxas-sensei. But are you sure?", asked Kiba.
"I'm sure. I installed a mini-computer on the weapons. So you'll be getting data as you fight.", I said.
"Thank you, Sensei. But I already have a Sacred Gear that makes swords.", said Kiba.
"Then try combining the VT7 with your swords. My sword does have a lot of power."
"I understand."
I then noticed the magic circle in the room glow a few minutes before the match. Grayfia appeared from the circle and spoke up.
"Is everyone ready? It's ten minutes before the match.", said Grayfia as we stood up.
"When it'll be the time to start the battle, you will be transported to the battlefield with this magic circle. The location of the place is in a different dimension used for battles. You may fight with all you power. It's a disposable space, so feel free to fight to your satisfaction."
At least I don't have to worry about destroying the place. I could get in trouble for that. But I realize that were short one person.
"Rias-buchou, aren't we short one player?", I asked. Everyone else other Asia gave off a weird feeling until Rias spoke up.
"Unfortunately, the other Bishop can't participate. I will talk about that in the near future.", said Rias without looking at me. Did I ask a weird question? We then focused back to Grayfia.
"This Rating Game battle will be viewed by members of both households from a different location by broadcast. Also by the Headmaster of the academy's request, the fallen-angels at Roxas' apartment, himself and the Student Council will be watching as well as the Maou Lucifer-sama. Please do not forget about it."
"Onii-sama is...Is that so... So Onii-sama is also going to view this battle.", said Rias.
"Uh...Am I missing something here?", I asked.
"Are you confused? Buchou's brother is the Maou-sama watching the game.", said Kiba.
"Oh now I understand, he changed his name, right?"
"Yes, when he became Lucifer-sama, he changed his last name from Gremory.", said Kiba as he continued.
"In the previous war Great War, Maou-sama was in a critical condition and has passed away a long time ago. But there would be no devils if there isn't any Maou-sama. That's why... To tell you the truth, out of the three factions of God, fallen-angels, and devils, the devils have the least power. We are actually in a tight spot but we are still safe because the current Maou-samas are as strong as the previous Maou-samas."
"Well that makes sense.", I said. Well now I understand how Grayfia and Sirzechs make the connection, the guy's at the top of the ladder.
"Sirzechs Lucifer is also known as Crimson Satan. He is Buchou's Onii-sama and the most powerful Maou-sama... That's why Buchou has to inherit the house.", said Kiba as Grayfia spoke up.
"It's about time. Everyone to the magic circle.", she said as we gathered to the circle.
"Also once you get transported, you cannot use the magic circle until the game ends."
'Makes sense, can't have deserters during battle', I thought as the light glowed, transporting us to the battlefield.
Battlefield: Kuou Academy
When we got to the battlefield, we were in the clubroom, but it felt different for some reason.
[Hello everyone. I am Grayfia, a maid from the Gremory household. Today I will be the arbiter og the Rating match between the Gremory household and the Phoenix household.]
[In the name of my master, Sirzechs Lucifer, I will be keeping my eye on this match. By using both Rias-sama and Riaser-sama's opinion, we created this battlefield. The battlefield for this match is a replica of the school Rias-sama attends to, the Kuou Academy.], said Grayfia over the broadcast. Uh oh, I hope I don't get fired for this. Even if it's a replica, it's still a school.
[The location where both teams were transported will be their base. Rias-sama's base would be the Occult Research clubroom located in the old school building. Raiser-sama's base would be the Headmaster's Office room located in the new building. For the Pawns to use Promotion, please go to the enemy base.]
I can picture the Headmaster getting pissed that the brat is using a replicated office of his for the base.
"Everyone please put this transceiver in your ears", said Akeno as she gave them out before coming to me. I then put on my armor, changing my com channel to the transceiver after scanning it.
"I already got my comlink to your channel.", I said.
"Ara ara, that is convenient. For your armor to do that.", said Akeno.
"Now it's the time for the commencement of the battle. Now this match will continue untill dawn in the humans' time. Then, Game start.", said Grayfia as the bell rang.
Battle Start
"First, we have to take down Riaser's Pawns. It will be troublesome if they all promote into Queen.", said Rias as she sat on the sofa, planning our strategy. Akeno started making tea and I opened my face mask.
"Roxas, the Rating Game is originally a game that doesn't finish in a short time. There are time when it become a blitz, but mostly it's a game that takes very long. Just like the actual game of chess. The Rating Game has meaning only if you use the battlefield to the fullest. Usually the base would be a fortress, castle or a tower. There are forests and rivers between the two bases and we battle using those areas. This time the battlefield is the school. Yuuto."
"Yes.", said Kiba as he spread out a map of the school. I scanned the map and made a copy of it on my HUD. The entire field is setup just like the chessboard. Rias then circled the old school building and the new building with a red pen, marking out the bases.
"There's a forest near our base. It's safe to think that this is also our territory. In other words, the new school building would be Raiser's territory. It's likely that there will be an ambush when you enter their territory. The school field is visible from the new building. So it's dangerous to pass there.", said Rias. She makes a good point, even I would do that.
"The sports ground is a good spot to go through. They'll expect it, but it has a good vantage point. Akeno can give cover fire if she's there.", I said as Rias agreed.
"Yes, it's likely they will expect it and have his servants there. Maybe a Knight or a Rook would be at the clubrooms around there. No, if it's a sports ground, they'll need to be more mobile so maybe a Knight and 3 Pawns. He'll have ground control there. As for Akeno, she can use the rifle you gave her, giving her the range advantage to cover us if her magic is depleted.", said Rias as Kiba put in his own thoughts.
"The gym near the old school building. Shouldn't we occupy this location first? If we capture it here then we will have a route to the new school building. The gym is a passage to both of the buildings so we could also restrain the enemy."
"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 the more mobile Knight.", said Rias agreeing to Kiba's tactic.
"How about we blow it up after using it. We can cut them off there and have traps set up to lead them away.", I said.
"Good plan, Roxas...Yuuto and Koneko. You two set up traps in the forest. Take another map with you and mark the places where you set the trap in. After Roxas scans the map, I will make copies afterwards."
"Yes."
"...Roger."
Koneko and Kiba took the map and left with a toolbox full of traps in them.
"Everyone else will be on standby until they finish setting up the traps. Oh, Akeno.
"Yes."
"After Yuuto and Koneko return, can you cast illusions and mists around the forest and the sky? Of course, a trap that only reacts to Raiser's group. The start of the match will be like that. We will have to move around during the mid-game, so I'll leave the mists and illusions to you, Akeno."
"I understand, Buchou.", said Akeno confirming Rias' order.
As I was setting up my ACR, Rias called out to me.
"Roxas, come sit here.", she said as I put my rifle down and sat next to her.
"Lay down here.", she said.
"Uh...Is that necessary?", I asked as I was blushing while she smiled.
"I have to unlock some of the seals that were placed on you.", she said as I lied down on her thighs. As soon as she touched my forehead, I felt a rush of power. I shivered a bit until Rias whispered in my ear.
"Do you remember that talk about your Pawns that were used to reincarnate you?"
"Yes."
"At that time your strength as a devil was too low to handle it, so I put a limiter on your power as a Pawn. You, who reincarnated from human, didn't have a body that could endure the power of 8 Pawn pieces, let alone 8 Mutated Pawns. To put it simply, you would be tied or stronger than Akeno as the Mutation Pieces are more potent than normal Pieces. You needed to attain more power or else your body would break. So I just unsealed a bit of the seal.", she said as she started to pat my head. I'm starting to feel a bit awkward now.
"Roxas, you have to beat your opponent, okay? You can't hold back. They won't hold back against you."
"Roger that.", I said, imitating Heero again.
"To voice act in this situation, you are relaxed. But that's good. Use the promotion to change to Queen. The battle will change if you promote into the ultimate Queen, and you'll get to use the Queen Pack of your armor.", said Rias.
Rias got info on my Wear Packs during training thanks to Rommy, so she knows what promotions would benefit the situation.
"I'll do my best to make you win, Rias-buchou.", I said as I got back up and grabbed my rifle.
"Yes, I'll be relying on you. My handsome Roxas.", said Rias with a smile.
Operation Start
Koneko and I were outside in front of the old school building. We teamed up for the plan on the gym. Rias was at the entrance to send us off as she spoke, "Alright Roxas, Koneko. You won't be able to avoid the battle once you get to the gym. Move accoringly like we discussed. That location will be an important place."
We nodded as Koneko said "Yes, I will."
Our first battle ground is the gym, and we have to win.
"Then I will be going as well.", said Kiba as he put the swords into their sheathes.
"Yuuto, move accordingly like we discussed."
"Affirmative."
"Asia will be on standby with me. But we will be going after we get a signal from Roxas and the others. You cannot be taken down, definitely. It will be over if we lose our healer."
"Y...yes!", said Asia as she was energetic, yet nervous. Our plan allows us to be reckless thanks to Asia's power. We need to protect Rias and Asia to win.
"Akeno, I trust you to move when you think it's the right time."
"Yes, Buchou.", nodded Akeno. Rias said that the outcome depends on Akeno's move.
"Now my adorable servants. Are you ready? We can't turn back now. Our enemy is Raiser, who is said to be a genius from the house of the immortal Phoenix with a promised career. Now! Let's blow them to pieces!"
"Yes!", we all replied.
"Koneko, climb on.", I said.
"...Okay.", said Koneko as I got her to my right shoulder.
"Roxas-sensei! Everyone! Please do your best!", cheered Asia as we waved to her.
"Right. Quanta Armor, Toujou Koneko and Roxas Hyuuga, launching.", I said as we flew towards the gym. As we got close, Kiba went ahead.
"I'll be waiting for you ahead."
"Roger that."
Gymnasium
Koneko and I got inside the gym from the back door. My radar picked up three units. We were at the back platform with the curtains up so that the court was visible.
"Koneko, four targets.", I said as I readied my ACR setting my shots to ice element. I only brought with me three mags and two grenades for the G-Launcher.
"...Yes, I sense them.", said Koneko.
"We know you are there, servants of Gremory! We saw you coming inside.", said a female voice. I guess we were spotted.
As we came out, my radar picked out our enemies and designated their Pieces. The Pawns were Mira from before and two green haired twins. The woman in the china dress was a Rook.
"Let's go Ddraig.", I said replacing my left armor gauntlet with Boosted Gear.
{Boost!}
"...Roxas-sensei, I will leave the Pawns to you. I will take care of the Rook.", said Koneko moving towards the opposing Rook.
"Got it.", I replied going for the Pawn trio. I saw the twins pull out chainsaws. If they had those in school, they would be instantly confiscated.
"Disassembling time.", said the twins as I got my rifle ready.
I heard loud noises coming from the Rook battle. Koneko is good, but that Rook is able to keep up.
Mira staff cut some wind as she readied herself before I turned back to my fight.
"Split, split, split, split, split!", said the twins as they charged me, grinding their chainsaws on the floor with sparks flying.
I fired half of my magazine at the twins, but they sliced the shots. I then fired my first grenade from my G-Launcher Ice mode at the twins, freezing them in place.
"No way.", said Mira, shocked as her teammates were frozen.
"One left...let's go."
{Explosion!}
As Mira charged at me while I fired what was left in my magazine with a few shots getting Mira on her shoulder. As I emptied my clip, I knocked the staff out of the way and hit Mira with my rifle, knocking her out.
"Ku!", I turned to see the china dress woman get taken down by Koneko. I then opened up the comlink to Rias after saying "Good work, Koneko."
"HQ, Task 1 Phase 1 complete. Koneko and I are safe."
[That's good to hear. Akeno is in position. I want you two to move accordingly to the plan!], said Rias as I left a timer set for 20 seconds, smiling behind my facemask.
"Have a nice day.", I said as we left the gym.
"What is that timer for?! Isn't this an important place!", said the china dress woman. As we left, a big flash of lightning fell down and destroyed the gym. The blast was as if a Tomahawk missle came down.
"Take this.", said Akeno with her wings spread out, crackling electricity on her hands.
[Raiser Phoenix-sama's 3 Pawns and 1 Rook retired!], said Grayfia as I looked up to see Akeno.
"The Lightning Priestess. That's Akeno-sempai's nickname. Since Buchou isn't in an age where she can play in the official matches, not many people know about her. But she is famous in a certain group of people.", said Koneko. No kidding, with that kind of power, she leveled the gym. Good thing she won't do it to the real thing or the Headmaster would get pissed.
"We did it, Koneko.", I said.
"...Yes, Roxas-sensei.", said Koneko calmly as she barely made a smile.
[Everyone, can you hear me? Akeno did a perfect attack and finished it. WIth this, the first phase is completed.], said Rias happily from my comlink.
[That lightning takes time to recharge after she uses it. So repeated use is impossible. The enemy has greater numbers than us. We will also head out as soon as Akeno's magical power recovers. So I want each of you to move to the next phase!]
"Right!", I nodded as I knew that Rias and Asia would move soon. As Koneko and I were going to regroup with Kiba, my radar picked up a new signal, a Queen. When that happened, a loud explosion roared near me. When I looked around, I saw Koneko was down.
"Ko...Koneko! HQ, this is Roxas! Koneko is down! I repeat, Koneko is down!", I said as I opened my comlink. I went to where Koneko was lying, she got blasted hard.
"Take this.", said Raiser's Queen. I looked up to see Raiser's Queen flying, holding a staff with her hood up. She was dressed as a mage, though suited to Raiser's tastes.
"Fufufu. When you hunt a prey, it's best when the prey accomplished something because that's the time when the prey is most vulnerable. It's enough for us to 'sacrifice' our pieces in order to take down one of your pieces. Your group has a small number of members to begin with. Even this would be enough to put you in a tight spot. Even if you defeated us, you cannot defeat Raiser-sama. It's useless to resist."
Sacrifice pieces, don't screw with me.
"...Roxas-sensei...Akeno-sempai...", spoke Koneko as if she was about to disappear. Iturned my attention back to Koneko.
"...I'm sorry...I wanted to be more of use to Buchou and everyone..."
"It's okay. You were doing your best. Just wait for backup. I'll get back at them...just wait for backup.", I said as hoping to keep her awake long enough for Asia to come, but she was covered in light and vanished.
[Rias Gremory-sama's Rook retired.], said Grayfia.
A shot of lightning then rang out. It was Akeno using my rifle.
"Akeno, I'm leaving her to you.", I said as I ran while Akeno used a combination of lightning magic and rifle shots against Raiser's Queen.
Sports Ground
As I was heading for the sports ground, Grayfia spoke up again.
[Raiser Phoenix-sama's 3 Pawns retire.], I smiled as Kiba did his job. I picked up a friendly signal on my radar, it was Kiba. I went over to his position, while reloading my ACR.
"Looks like you did it.", I said.
"Yeah.", said Kiba.
"Listen, about Koneko..."
"I heard the announcement. It's a shame. She was looking forward to this match so much. She worked so hard when she was setting traps in the forest."
"...Let's win Kiba."
"Right, Roxas-sensei.", said Kiba as we brofisted.
"So how's my sword?", I asked.
"It's impressive. It can compete with the swords I make from my Sacred Gear.", he answered.
"So you managed to lure the other Pawns..."
"Yeah, but the person in charge of this location is quite calm and hasn't been taken by 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 only something he is able to pull off because of his immortality and the number of servants he has.", said Kiba as he continued.
"The enemies who're in charge here are a Knight, a Rook, and a Bishop. Total of 3 Pieces."
"I guess they want to fight with strength in numbers.", I said as I checked out my radar. I noticed one unit closing in, a Knight.
"That's how much they are keeping up guard for this place, of our intrusion here. Since the gym was eliminated, they will focus their strength over here."
"Yeah, that would be the only choice for them. I picked up a signal on my radar, a Knight, and she's close.", I said as we got called out.
"I'm the Knight of Raiser Phoenix-sama, Carlamine! I've become bored of trying to sniff through each other's strategy! Rias Gremory's Knight! I challenge you to a duel!", she said as she stood in the middle of the baseball court, wearing knight-like armor.
"Well, she called you out. Better get going.", I said as we came outside.
"I'm the Knight of Rias Gremory, Kiba Yuuto."
"I'm a Pawn, Roxas Hyuuga.", I said with my mask open.
"I'm happy that there are warriors like you two in Rias Gremory's group. Coming directly from the front. That's something people with normal sanity won't do. But I do love idiots like you two. Then, shall we start.", she said as she drew her sword.
"I'll let you handle her, Kiba. A duel between two Knights must be honored.", I said as Kiba understood. As Kiba was clashing with Carlamine, I saw sparks fly from their swords. That's when my radar picked up more enemies.
"You let him go after her. You seem nice. Even though you shot Raiser-sama in face.", I turned to see the other Rook who wore a mask over half of her face.
"I missed on purpose thought.", I said when I heard another voice.
"Geez. She only thinks about swords, swords, and swords. Their match looks like a mud fight. Carlamine was making a bitter face when the Pawns were being sacrificed. Does she hate the battle strategy of her master, the King? But when I thought I found a cute boy, he was also a sword freak. Geez, what bad luck.", said the princess-like Bishop.
"I can understand what she felt. She cherishes her friends like myself, only wanting a straight up fight. I use swords as well, but I don't get carried away with them. That red sword he has is actually mine though.", I said.
"Well, you did use a gun. So you are the man who is Rias Gremory's Pawn? Does she have a bad taste in looking at gentleman?", she said.
"Just so you know, I'm not your opponent, Isabella is. Why don't you fight her?", said the Bishop.
"I was planning to in the first place. Let's fight since we're bored, and no guns.", said Isabella.
"Alright, I've been wanting a fist fight for a while. Trans-Am!", I said as my armor glowed red and I put my rifle away.
"Is the princess not gonna fight?"
"Ah, don't worry about her. That girl is special. She will just watch the entire fight."
"Why is that?", I asked.
"She is... No, 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. Well 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 the sister-moe type, so I have her in my group as fashion.]
That's what he said.", said Isabella as I facepalmed.
"Words don't express how stupid that reasoning is, they just don't.", I said as I closed my mask.
"Now here I come! Rias Gremory's Pawn!", she said as our fist fight started. She threw a sharp punch, but I dodged and went for a kick which she blocked.
"So in that state, you can dodge as well as counter. Sorry for looking down on you. I'll put one gear...no, I'll increase by two gears then!"
"Bring it!", I said as we continued our fight. I did a flurry of punches, but she blocked them all. She's fast for a Rook. Guess I'll have to use that. I started to charge up my Mega-Flare.
"Isabella, look out! That spell he has is dangerous!", said Ravel.
"Mega-Flare!", I said as I got close to kick her and blasted Isabella. The use of that spell made me lose Trans-Am state.
I then turn to see Kiba's fight. Kiba was using two swords, my VT7 and his sword. His sword of darkness was broken, leaving the hilt but he still had my VT7.
"Unfortunately, your Scared Gear won't work on me, as well as that red sword.", said an amused Carlamine. I smirked as I knew what Kiba would do next.
"Then I will also tell you this. Unfortunately, this isn't everything of my Sacred Gear. And this red sword belongs to that Pawn of ours."
"What? Nonsense. Knight of Gremory. It's unsightly for a Knight to..."
"...Freeze.", said Kiba as his blade less sword turned into an ice sword.
"In front of this sword, Flame Delete, all types of fire will disappear. Catch, Roxas-sensei. Thanks for the sword, I can take care if now.", said Kiba as he threw my blade back to me. As I caught my blade back, more enemies showed up.
"A...absurd! Are you telling me that you have two Sacred Gears?!", said a surprised Carlamine as she swung her flame sword to the side, looking impatient. As soon as her sword came into contact with the ice sword, the flames froze. She then drew a short sword from her waist after throwing away the broken one.
"We are the members of the all mighty house of Phoenix, who rule over fire and wind! Taste it! The whirlwind of fire!"
As wind and fire built up around the baseball court around the two Knights, Ravel commented.
"That Carlamine! Has she forgotten that her allies are here as well?!", she said protecting her face from the burning twister. The ice sword Kiba had melted.
"I see...You are trying to burn us with the whirlwind of fire...But."
As he put the blade-less sword out, he spoke out strongly.
"...Stop."
The wind stopped completely as his sword absorbed it.
"...Replenish Calm. It's been a while since I last showed more than two demonic swords for one battle. Good thing Sensei gave me his sword for practicing the two-sword style.", said Kiba.
"...Multiple Sacred Gears. Are you a Sacred Gear possessor who takes the weapons of other Sacred Gear users and make it their own?", asked Carlamine.
"I don't have multiple Sacred Gears. I also don't take Sacred Gears from others and make them my own. I created it.", said Kiba.
"Created...it?"
"Yes. Sword Birth. I can make any demonic swords. That is the name of my Sacred Gear and its true ability.", said Kiba as he put his hand down on the ground, creating multiple swords of different shapes and sizes. With more power, he can make a graveyard of swords, like in Kingdom Hearts. Wait, that's it.
"I underestimated you, Gremory Pawn", said a badly burned Isabella.
"Let's boost up. Twice this time."
{Boost!}
I hope what I have in mind works.
{Boost!}
"Let's go.", I said as I also brought out Creation Gear.
{Explosion!}
"I must end this quick, let's go, Boosted Gear.", I said as Boosted Gear glowed.
{Dragon Booster!}
[Dragon Creator!]
"More! Just like then! I want to help them! It's was for Asia then, now for Rias! I need your help, Ddraig, Andromeda!"
{Dragon Booster second Liberation!}
[Dragon Creator second Shift]
The gauntlets started to glow. They changed shape again. Boosted Gear now extend to my whole arm with a jewel on the elbow. Creation Gear had extended as well. It even grew a jewel that looked like the night sky full of stars.
[Roxas, I can help Kiba with what you have in mind. One sword field coming right up.], said Rommy as I got to Kiba.
"Kiba, I got an idea. Release your Sacred Gear. Were making a graveyard.", I said as Kiba was a bit confused.
Kiba put his hand on the ground and made more swords. I put the Boosted Gear to the ground with Creation Gear.
"Let's go! Boosted Gear second power! Creation Gear, make a sword field with Kiba's power!"
{A gift from the Sekiryuutei. Boosted Gear Gift.}, said Ddraig.
[And I'll make the blades.], said Rommy.
{Transfer!}
The two of us together made a large field of swords that reached the sky.
"...Impossible."
"Are you telling me this is also the power of the two dragons?", Raiser's servants were all skewered by the numerous swords. Their bodies started to glow and then they disappeared.
[Raiser Phoenix-sama's 2 Pawns, 2 Knights, 1 Bishop, and 1 Rook retires.]
I crouched down after that. I used a lot of power on that. Kiba then turned to me, looking impressed.
"Sensei, I'm impressed. This power and the swords from your Creation Gear..."
"All your idea. I wanted to help you out when you made those swords on the ground.", I said when I looked around. I think we made more swords than needed.
I looked over to the school roof. I noticed that Rias was fighting Raiser up there with Asia. Then came some bad news.
[Rias Gremory-sama's Queen retires]
"What?! But how, she had my rifle to keep her safe.", I said as another explosion happened. It was where Kiba was standing at. My armor was also badly scratched and the mask was damaged showing my face, but not enough for it to shut down. I went over to Kiba only to see him disappear in light as well.
[Rias Gremory-sama's Knight retires]
I looked around to see the swords fall apart and saw Raiser's Queen, unscathed.
"That girl was troublesome with that rifle. But still no match for me.", said Raiser's Queen as she laughed.
New School Building
I flew off to the base with the damaged armor. I promoted to Queen and got my GN Shield and GN Sword V out.
[Roxas, if you're wondering how she's not even scarred, it's because they had Phoenix tears. They restored her while Akeno was depleted even with the rifle. Don't worry, I already got the rifle back and Akeno and the others should be getting treated. The armor is in bad condition, and that last stunt really drained you. As for Trans-Am, don't expect it to work with the armor damaged. I'm already getting the data from the two weapons now, I'll improve them and repair the armor after the match.]
"She took them out. Akeno, Kiba, Koneko. I don't want that to happen again.", I said in a strong tone.
{Partner, something about you is changing. I'm not sure what it is, but I'm tracing it back to the armor's power plant.}, said Ddraig.
I went up to the rooftop rejoining with Rias. She was exhausted even with Asia there.
"Roxas!"
"Roxas-sensei!"
"The dragon teacher, huh. Ravel must have let him pass.", said Raiser as his Queen flew in.
"Raiser-sama, Should I take care of the Pawn and Bishop?", asked Raiser's Queen.
"No need, I alone can handle a teacher with a damaged armor, as well as Rias and her Bishop."
"Don't mess around Raiser!", said Rias as she fired magic at Raiser, blowing his arm off only for it to regenerate.
"Rias, resign. You will make your Otou-sama and Sirzechs-sama who are watching look bad. You have no more choices left. It's checkmate, Rias.", said Raiser.
"Wrong, she still has me. And neither her or I will stand down.", I said standing next to Rias.
"Asia, stay back after you heal us.", I said.
"Okay, but Roxas-sensei. Your eyes are looking strange now.", said Asia.
"What? How so?", I asked.
"They look like there's a rainbow in there.", said Asia.
When that happened I felt the Queen make her move. I set my Sword Bits up to make a beam shield. The explosion was strong enough to knock out Asia.
"Damn you, Trans-Am!", I said activating Trans-Am, but the suit then shut down.
"What happened?", asked Rias.
[That last shot was strong enough to make a shockwave to damage the GN Drive. The armor is useless now.], said Rommy as my armor vanished.
"Great, now of all times.", I said.
"Now you don't have your armor. What will you do now Rias, he's now defenseless?", said Raiser.
"I still have Boosted Gear.", I said.
{Boost!}
I charge into Raiser for a punch, but he blocks me. With the armor shut down and the only thing I have is the GN Sword V, I slash him but he breaks the blade. He then punched me in the gut.
"Surrender Rias, I will kill him if you don't.", said Raiser.
"Must...Not...Lose...I...Must...Not...Lose.", I said as I got my broken sword and slashed his arm.
I was reeling, that punch hurt a lot. Then I got blasted by Raiser's magic. I was still standing, bloodied though.
"You survived that, huh.", said Raiser.
"I...Can't...Afford...To...Lose", I said.
"I'm losing my patience!", said Raiser as he punched me again.
He then got a fire spear out.
"Last chance, Rias. Surrender or he dies.", said Raiser as he saw my eyes flicker.
As Raiser was about to finish me off, Rias shouted.
"Noooo!", she said as Raiser let go of my battered body.
She then went over to me, crying over my battered and bloodied body.
"...Roxas...you did very well. It's alright now. Good job.", she whispered to my ear as my consciousness was fading. I tried to move my arms, trying to make a fist.
"...You...Even though your in this state...", said Rias as she cried, cupping my cheek.
"...You dummy. Good Job, Roxas.", she said. I faded from that point.
"Thank you Akeno, Yuuto, Koneko, Asia and...Roxas. Thank you for fighting for someone worthless like myself.", said Rias as she patted my forehead.
"It's my loss. I resign."
Apartment 3rd person
Roxas' body was now lying on the bed. Asia was taking care of him with the help of Shizuka and Kanna. The fallen-angels were also there to help take turns looking after him.
"Asia, you said his eyes lit up like a rainbow in there. What does that mean?", asked Shizuka.
"I don't know, but at that time...Roxas-sensei was...different yet the same.", said Asia.
"Maybe something inside him awakened.", said Raynare.
"I hope so. I hope that Master gets back up and beats the shit out of that bastard!", said Kanna.
Dream World
[Well that didn't go so well.], said Rommy.
{Partner, are you okay?}, said Ddraig.
"...I failed them.", I said.
[Your not going to let him get away with it are you?]
"..."
{Partner, what if I told you there's a way?}
"...!"
{That's the spirit. But listen, you'll have to trade something if you want to beat Raiser.}
"What do I have to trade?"
A/N: Rainbows in his eyes, what could that mean? Don't know if this chapter is a bit awkward with the whole sword field part or the last part of the fight on the match, but I was trying to stay a bit canon to the story. Next time, the Wedding Crasher.